There was plenty of Christmas spirit in the high school auditorium last Thursday when the Elementary Fifth and Sixth Grade Chorus and Sixth Grade Band gave their Christmas concert. The children performed a variety of Christmas songs, from classic carols to “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” and a charming number called, “Mr. Santa” that was sung to the tune of The Chordette’s “Mr. Sandman.” To add to the festive cheer, the children wore Santa caps. They did a great job with both their singing and their musical instruments.

If you’ve never been to one of the Elementary Christmas concerts, be sure to attend next year. These talented and adorable kids will be sure to put a smile on your face.

Members of the 6th Grade Chorus are: Emma Bartlett, Lexi Boyer, Madison Burleigh, Leah Foresman, Zoe Furman, Emily Geiger, Lily Gilbert, Sarah Haskins, Laila Hessler, Dylan Hill, Kaiden King, Tyler Kuhn, Paul Laidacker, Vanessa Linn, Matthew Moser, Addison Muhl, Jillian Pautz, Mason Pick, Delilah Preitz, Kaylee Sargent, and Bella Staggert.

Members of the 5th Grade Chorus are: Raiden Ashe, Emily Bucio, Lily Burchell, Nadia Byrd, Gabi Calderon, Olivia Carey, Idalia Castro-Garcia, Makayla Cerami, Abram Childs, Kaidyn Confer, Camden Dalrymple, Emily Dieffenderfer, Avery Edison, Alyssa Edkin, Justin Figard, Autumn Fry, Porter Hallum, Ava Hartman, Katana Herlt, Alyssa Herverly, Cassidy Jacobs, Emma Keister, Seth McClintock, Madisyn Miller, Jocelyn Moser, Lillian Muhl, Caleb Parkyn, Kaidence Ramer, Anna Robards, Alexis Smith, Vanessa Vessey, Andrew Trautner, Katie Webster, Camaron Wilver.

Members of the Sixth Grade Band are: Jailyn Baker and Hailey Will (flute), Leah Foresman and Jillian Pautz (clarinet), Zoe Furman, Emily Geiger, and Gavin Waring (saxophone), Jacob Deitrich and Dylan Hill (trumpet), Alexis Boyer, Matthew Simon, and Jackson Springman (percussion).

THOT “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.'” The Gospel of Luke 2:8-14

Happy birthday wishes go to Katie Cox, whose special day is December 19th.

Happy birthday to Carter Rider, who will be celebrating on December 22nd.

Birthday wishes go to Phil Heasley, who will be commemorating another trip around the sun on December 23rd. Have a great day, Dad!

Happy birthday to Christina Slattery will be marking her birthday on December 23rd.

Happy anniversary to Dennis and Nancy Gruver, who will be celebrating on December 30th.

The Christmas Committee is still collecting monetary donations for the Christmas Dinner boxes. Donations can be made at the Montgomery Borough Office.

The Montgomery Lions Club will be selling sauerkraut in the Muncy Bank and Trust parking lot on December 26-27th from 9:30-5:00, and at the Loyal Plaza and Sam’s Club on December 26-28th from 9-5 pm.

Montgomery Events

Fri. Dec. 21 There will be Teen Snow Globe Making at the library at 4:30.

Tues. Dec 25 Merry Christmas!

Weds. Dec. 26 The Clinton Township Supervisors will meet at 6:30 pm in the Municipal Building.

Fri. Dec. 28 The library will have Family Story Time from 3-4 p.m.

Tues. Jan 1 Happy New Year! I hope 2019 will be your best year yet!