Can I come right out and admit that the heat wave this past week has been just plain cruel? Multi-day heat advisories are not my cup of tea. I don’t care for days with temperatures over one-hundred degrees and sickeningly high humidity.

Decades ago before air-conditioning in private residences was available, it wasn’t uncommon for adults to sit through hours of cartoon matinees in movie theatres on weekends to escape the heat. For ten cents a ticket, it was money well spent.

I’m ready for fall. I want some chilly days, thick sweaters, and warm soup, not to mention some apple cider and candy corn. But in all fairness, readers, when winter rolls around I will be whining for summer (and I know I won’t be the only one). Consider yourselves warned.

THOT “I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” -Stephen Grellet

Birthday wishes are sent to Lori Wallis who will be celebrating her big day on August 17th.

Happy birthday to Nicole Keen who will begin another trip around the sun on August 20th.

The bridge over Black Hole Creek that connects Old Road and Pinchtown Road will remain closed until further notice.

Montgomery Events

Thurs. Aug. 18 The McNett Band will be the featured performers at the next Montgomery Art and Music in the Park. Children will have a craft activity at 5:00 p.m. and the McNett Band plays at 6:00. At 7:15 p.m. there will be a free percussion workshop for children. Children will be given free harmonicas and a lesson.

Thurs. Sept. 1 – If you appreciate classic cars, the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company’s Cruise-Ins are not to be missed. Be sure to check out the next one from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Pre-registration isn’t necessary so feel free to bring your own classic vehicle and show it off. The event and registration are free. Refreshments and beverages will be sold.

Thurs. Sept. 1 is the final opportunity to get a Hometown Hero Banner for the year. Orders must be received by then. Forms are available at Weis, the Borough Office, and the Clinton and Washington Township buildings.

Fri. Sept. 9 the Montgomery Area Independent Football League (M.A.I.F.L.) will be holding a burger burn fundraiser at Lewisburg Walmart (time to be determined). All proceeds will benefit the football players and cheerleaders.