Montgomery News, week of October 30, 2023
by Lois Lumbra
It’s now Sunday afternoon. Today’s church service was led by Merle Van Gieson, and his wife Linda; the message was “Love, The Greatest Commandment.” Afterward, Penny and I did some weekly shopping in Enosburg. I was amazed at all the items Tractor Supply store has. I only looked at a few things, I think it would take a day or two to look around in there. Once back home we had lunch and put up new outside orange lights for Halloween. Later, I took a catnap and Penny watched her football game.
Here are two more Montgomery youth who got a deer during last weekend’s Vermont Youth Deer season, Natalie Lumbra with an 8-pointer, 167 lbs; and Miley Decker who got a 3-pointer, 116 lbs. Congratulations ladies!!
10/26: I attended the event at Pratt Hall where the Friends of the Library sponsored a writing contest for the Montgomery Elementary School students in grades 4-8. Each participant wrote their story on the theme of “Everything Was Going So Well Today Until.” Patrick Farmer and June Abramowitz welcomed everyone. Jane Presler, Clare Draper, Jesse DuRona, and Darren Drevik were the judges. First place 6th grade winner went to Nataleigh Jones, $100; first place 5th grade winner was Wren Paashaas, $100. Second place winners each receiving $50 were Alydia Lawyer grade 4, and Maggie Breault 5th grade; and Caelyn Sorenson, 7th grader, was awarded $25. I was given a copy of each story to read and they were all just wonderful, loved them. Refreshments included pizza, brownies, and apple cider. Congratulations to each of you!
10/27: The Quilting Circle met at the home of Sue Peters at noontime. Each person brought their desired lunch, to eat while chatting away. Last month Elizabeth and Cheryl had been gifted a Singer sewing machine however, it had been neglected for years and consequently had seized/frozen. It has now been repaired/restored and is working like new again, thanks to a fellow at the Country Thyme Store, in Troy, VT. The Circle now has one more machine to use, and Theresa B. used it most of the afternoon during the meeting. This month, after our lunch and short meeting, we mainly discussed our ‘What, Where, and When’ for November and December as the dates have been changed. Our next project was Show ‘n Tell. Sue H. showed her project of the YOGI bags for the Montgomery and Berkshire Elementary schools. She has done a terrific job on them. The pansy quilt was finished and the log cabin quilt was worked on. Martha had a project that she needed some help with. Everyone had a busy afternoon and a great time.
Yesterday my daughters Veronica and Penny, granddaughter Samantha Royer, and her daughter Natalie Royer came to celebrate my birthday. We had Chinese food, apple pie with ice cream, and a wonderful visit. I enjoyed phone calls throughout the day, and today my Church family all sang Happy Birthday to me. It has all been very appreciated and the many amazing cards I received were all beautiful. Thank you!
Happy Birthday wishes to Ryan Smith 11/5; Barbara Hulbert 11/6; Dan Malloy, Diane Gendron 11/7; Daren Davidson, and Abby Dixon-Boles 11/8.
Anniversary Wishes go out to Jim & Sheila Marsha on 11/6.
As I have been typing up this news there is snow falling on the higher elevations, it just might be some down here in the Valley on Monday morning or soon after. Enjoy the week and if you have news to share, I would enjoy hearing from you.
God Bless!! M.l.T.A.
