It was a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend. I hope that all mothers had a special day of pampering and appreciation. Mine was spent with a delicious brunch, soccer, and a picnic dinner. Thank you to ALLL mothers and to those who serve as mentors and mothers.

Congratulations to the Montgomery Varsity Baseball team for its recent victory securing them a play-off position. Also, a special congratulations to Varsity Track athlete, Lexy Forrestal for earning a new school record in high jump this past Saturday.

Be sure to check out the Revitalize Montgomery Facebook Page. There are tons of great photos and updates. Feel free to add comments.

Nick’s Barber Shop, formerly located on Water Street in Muncy has not closed but has moved to a new location. The business is now located in Washington Square in Muncy beside the Dollar General.

Contact me at cmcnear@montasd.org with any information you would like posted in this column.

Montgomery Events

Sat. May 16 is The Black Hole Creek Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon at the little bridge area in front of Riverside Campground. Lots of fun. Come and enjoy one of our local water features!

A local antique “Road Show” will be held this Sunday, May 17, from 2:00pm to 4:00 p.m. at the Adam Room beneath the Montgomery Public library. Bring in a vintage item and have it appraised for a small fee by Michael G. Collahan, a certified member of the Appraisers Guild of America.

A Spring Fling will be held on Sat. May 16 from 10 to 3 with a chicken BBQ at 11 a.m. Also a garden tractor pull and games dat the Oak Grove Community Center in Elimsport.

The Montgomery Alumni Association will be holding a fundraiser at Wendy’s in Muncy on Tuesday, May 19 from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Come out and support your Alma Mater.

On Sat. May 23, the Montgomery Historical Society and the federal prison will be opening the Stone Church and cemetery again for visitors. Paul Metzger from Muncy will be present from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to help anyone with questions on Deer Valley families and gravesites. If attending, please enter at the gate by the golf course.

Are you aware of legal clearances necessary for everyone working with children? The Montgomery Public Library is hosting a free workshop on compliance with recent changes to the Pennsylvania law governing those who work with children. These changes are so broad that virtually anyone in any volunteer capacity is now subject to clearances. The workshop will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m.