This past weekend has been a busy one in Montgomery!

The varsity football game was the last one of the season, and it was Senior Night. All of the twelfth grade fall athletes, marching band members, and cheerleaders were honored before the game. Each student was announced by name and escorted by their parents or family members. It was poignant to see the twelfth graders step onto their home field for the last time, whether they were there to play football, play instruments, or cheer.

The Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company had their annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Roll on Saturday. The winners of the Pumpkin Roll were as follows: 1st place, $200 to Kevin Bryson; 2nd place, $100 to Loretta Fredin; 3rd place, $75 to Carter Finck; 4th place, $50 to Smoke Moser; 5th place, $25 to Amelia Sanguedolce; 6th place, $10 to Sam Harer; 7th place, $10 to Jay Brown; 8th place, $10 to Kelly Oister; 9th place, $10 to Bob Douglass; and 10th place, $10 to Jeff Waltman.

The library also had their annual Fall Book fundraiser. I picked up a few books myself. It was nice to be able to stock up on some good books before the snow starts to fly and curtail outdoor activities!

THOT “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates

The Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company has volunteer opportunities available. If you are interested in helping please call the station’s non-emergency number at 547-1380 to get information on how to help.

The Montgomery Lions Club is seeking new members. For more information please contact Roger McRae at 570-971-2825.

Montgomery Events

Thurs. Oct. 18 The Montgomery Area Historical Society’s Third Thursday program will feature Larry Stout speaking about author Conrad Richter. Richter’s writings were heavily influenced by the years he lived in Alvira as a youth and he later lived and worked in Montgomery as a young man. The presentation begins at 6:30 in the Adam Room and an Open House will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

Sat. Oct. 20 The Clinton Baptist Church will hold a free Community Lunch from 12-2 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Mon. Oct. 22 Baby Story Time will be held at the library at 10:30 p.m. The group is for children ages birth to eighteen months and their caregivers.

Mon. Oct 22 The Junior Varsity Football Team will play a 6 pm home game against Cowenesque Valley.

Mon. Oct. 22 The Clinton Township Supervisors will meet at the Municipal Building at 6:30 p.m.

Tues. Oct. 23 The library will have Teen Trivia Night at 6 p.m.

Weds. Oct. 24 Toddler Tales will be held at the Montgomery library from 11a.m. to noon. The theme will be Jack O’ Lanterns.

Fri. Oct. 26 The library will have a Teen Coloring Program at 4:30 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 27 The First United Methodist Church of Montgomery will be having a soup fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The soup choices are beef vegetable, chicken and corn soup, and white chicken chili.