Can I make a confession? I love history, and I always have. I remember that my interest started when I asked my uncle Jim who the men on coins were and he patiently told me the names of each of them. My interest continued to grow and now I have the opportunity to research, investigate, and interview for historical pieces about Montgomery for the Luminary. It truly is a labor of love and I want to thank all of you who have shared kind words about my pieces to me, my editor, and the staff of The Luminary.

THOT “History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and our own common humanity, so that we can better face the future.” Robert Penn Warren

Hometown Hero banners order forms are available at Montgomery Weis, Montgomery Borough building, Clinton Township building, and Brady Township building.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company please stop by the station in person or call (570) 547-1380.

Check out a book at the Montgomery Area Public Library and receive a ticket for a monthly drawing. The prize is a $10 gift certificate for either the Station House or Thad’s.

The Summer Alive program continues to meet Mondays through Thursdays until July 28th in the park from 9-12 for local children. Breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost. Children need a permission slip to attend.

Montgomery events:

Today July 20 at 2 p.m. the Summer Reading Program at Montgomery Library will give children the opportunity to make a sports pennant. Another craft activity is scheduled for July 27, which will be the final meeting for the summer.

Thurs. July 21 PPL and Montgomery Lions Club will be sponsoring Art and Music in the Park. Crafts for children begin at 5 p.m., open jam begins 6-9:30. Equipment will be provided.

Sat. July 23 and Sun. July 24 the Oak Grove Community Center in Elimsport will be having a festival. A pet parade will be held on Saturday at 3:30. There will be food, vendors, crafts, and games, as well as a garden tractor pull on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. If you would like more information, please visit the Oak Grove Community Center Facebook page or call (570) 279-6578.

July 29 & 30, Elimsport Community fundraisers will be held.

Thurs. Aug. 4th will be the next Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company Cruise-In. Admission and registration are free. Refreshments will be sold.

Fri. Aug. 5 is the deadline for Montgomery Area Public Library reading logs. Awards will be given to the children who have read the greatest number of books, while small prizes will be given to each child who hands in a reading log.