THE MONTGOMERY NEWS, JULY 21, 2024
Submitted by Lois Lumbra
7/15: Our monthly Senior Citizens luncheon which is usually held at the Town’s Conference room near the Library prepared by Parma Jewett was changed. Stacey Manosh and her mother, Sally Barrows, had invited everyone to go to Bernie’s Restaurant at lunchtime and order what they wanted from the menu. Thirty-one people attended and enjoyed a very hearty meal with dessert. It is with all our thankful hearts that each of us for your kindness and it was all greatly appreciated. In attendance was Brent Godin who was recently back from visiting Alaska. He has been there before and visiting with Sandy Bowman who was recently in Alaska with her daughter Jill.
7/16: The Vermont Food Bank order was arriving in the forenoon at the United Methodist Church, Frank and Linda Elkins always come to help bring in the food and open it up and I confirm its delivery. We went down around 8:30 am to prepare before the food order came. Once I was back home a little after 11 am, my niece Pamela Martin Harris from Florida was calling. She asked if had I talked with her mother, Roberta Martin, this morning. I said, “No, she knew I had plans with the Food truck arrival and she was going blueberry picking.” Roberta’s daily routine was not as usual, so Pam contacted her mom’s neighbors, Dave & Sally Tryhorne, to go to her house. They found things were not normal and called 911.
Thankfully. I did not feel that Roberta was in harm’s way. I had lunch and called a few senior citizens to pick up some of the produce around two o’clock. I went back to the church to assist and did some cleanup before going home, which was a little after three. Once back home, my sister-in-law Barbara was calling saying they could not locate her sister, Roberta. No one had heard from her since she talked on the phone with her daughter, Pamela, around 11:30 pm Monday, as Roberta was up watching the Republican Convention. From then on, this nightmare continues. We hope Roberta is found safe. Thanks to all our family and friends and friends of our families for their support and prayers. Our Thanks and Love to You All!!!
7/21: Today I went to Church and dreaded going as talking about Roberta is so painful not knowing her whereabouts. Layleader, John Gorton prepared and led today’s service around Roberta and all her family, and the closeness I had with Roberta. In addition, there was more sad news. Roberta’s son, Gary, once he heard about her missing had a heart attack and passed. At the end of today’s Service, we all gathered in the aisle holding hands as they all offered their strength and LOVE to me. I thanked everyone for their love and support as this ordeal is so painful to all of us. To everyone near and far as our family is spread out across the state, we sincerely appreciate so many offering their support and prayers. God bless!
I have been outside enjoying this refreshing cooler air and visiting with Veronica. This week there have been several groups of bicycle riders. One person stopped and introduced himself as Eric Young. He did not know that Sonny had passed away last year and intended to say Hi to him. Sonny had done work for him a few years ago at his home on Longley Bridge Road. We had a nice visit and he left to join about 30 bicyclists, he said they were from all over the states.
There have been smaller groups of 10 or more and the picnic table has been a welcome mat, well used this week. It is such a beautiful little park and always well taken care of. Another welcome visit was from a dear friend, Andre LaBier, whom I had emailed questions. He stopped by in person to talk with Penny and me to help ease our minds about this horrendous mystery regarding Roberta. It’s so terrible! We sincerely appreciate everyone’s concerns and prayers.
Happy Birthday to Tosca Smith, Lynn Caforia 7/28; Mark Brouillette, Al Fernald 7/29; Lois Babbitt, Sara Domina, Darren Davidson, Tess Beemer 7/31; Theresa Barnes 8/1; Dianna Sylvester 8/2.
Anniversary Wishes to Sharon & John Youland 7/29; Scott & Lisa Baker 8/2.
Nothing funny today however I’m sharing this to end on a better note as it has been a sad week.
• Child injuries: I fell out of a tree, fell off my bike, and twisted my ankle. Adult injuries: Slept wrong, sat down too long, squeezed too hard.
• Q: How do you know when the moon has had plenty to eat? A: When it’s Full.
Please keep Roberta and her family in your prayers.
Thank You. Love to All.
