THE MONTGOMERY NEWS, week of OCTOBER 20, 2024
Submitted by Lois Lumbra
October 17: Today’s Senior October luncheon at the Dairy Center was a boiled dinner with a homemade roll and dessert. My niece, Melissa Tice, picked up our dinners on her way to my home. Melissa had some time to visit before walking her dog and going to her night job.
October 18: My cousin, Priscilla Hammond, who was staying a few days with her sister Pamela Harris and brother-in-law in Enosburgh, had a small family backyard gathering. It was such a beautiful evening as we watched the nearly full moon rise to give light in the darkness. We chatted around the small campfire and then an order of hot Pizza arrived much to the surprise of many of us. We were hungry and didn’t hesitate to enjoy the delicious pizza, veggie salad, and homemade no-bake cookies as we were well guarded by their dog, Bentley.
October 19: Pam Harris invited her cousin, Veronica, and myself for a visit since Veronica could not make it to the the night before. It was a wonderful sunny afternoon to be outside and visit.
The St. Onge family had a couple of maple trees cut down that had been weakened over the years from age and storms. Using the St. Onge Construction lift, Anthony Phillips carefully cut the tree, limb by limb, not bothering any of the electrical wires or any other wires running through the tree limbs. It was a skilled process resulting in some nice firewood. Lorraine would have been sad to have to part with her trees.
October 19: Joe Vallender took his young grandson, Hudson Vallender, to the Echo Leahy Center in Burlington, where the Vermont Department of Forest and Parks Recreation was celebrating Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday. The week-long presentation was enjoyed by many visitors, who also saw other critters at the center.
October 20: John Gorton prepared and led our church service, which included the sermon “Serve or Being Served.” Sandy Bowman and Vivian Elbe read the scriptures. Today is my grandson David Newton’s 29th birthday. During his younger years of attending Sunday School, David used to sing the hymn “We Are The Church,” which we used as the closing hymn.
October 20: Our Church service was prepared and led by John Gorton, his sermon was “Serve or Being Served.” Sandy Bowman and Vivian Elbe read the scriptures. Today is my grandson David Newton’s 29th birthday. During David’s younger years of attending Sunday School, he used to sing the hymn, “We Are The Church,’ which we had as the closing hymn
Upcoming Events:
•People’s Second Annual Art Show at the Montgomery Center for the Arts, upstairs at the old Baptist Church, October 11-27.
• Pumpkin Carving and Community Potluck, October 27, 4 pm, at The Montgomery Center for The Arts, 2 Mountain Road.
• Skate & Bike BBQ, Sunday, October 27, 12 pm at the Recreational Center price $10. PP
• Montgomery Elementary 8th Graders are having a Haunted Forest at the River Walk Park on October 26, from dusk till 9 pm. Everyone is invited. Small children, please be accompanied by an adult. Donations are welcome, and there will be snacks for sale
Happy Birthday to Colby Marshall 10/27; Josie Lisauis, 10/28; Clay Elkins 10/29; Ernest Snider 10/30; Sydney Carpenter, Isaiah Fletcher 10/31; Renee Davidson 11/1; and Sharon Perry 11/2.
Chuckles for the week:
• Q: Why are vampires easily fooled? A: They are suckers.
• Q: Why did the vampire read the newspaper? A: He heard it had a great circulation.
• Q: What rock group do mummies like best? A: The Grateful Dead
• Q: What did the little monster ask for when he was scared? A: His Mummy.
Looking at the calendar, it feels like time has gone by fast, there is just one more weekend this month. Also noting, there have been a few inches of snow at Jay Peak and on Mt. Mansfield this month.
Have a good week and stay well. Love to all, LL
