"NEWS FROM MONTGOMERY"
by Lois Lumbra
lois@surfglobal.net
Jan 8, 2009

PART ONE

     HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the readers of this column and may we all have a healthy, peaceful and joyous year.

     Well the Christmas day is another memory with our families and friends, my little great-granddaughter Natalie Royer put the icing on the cake for most of us, she is 2 1/2 years old and cute as a button, full of energy, she had opened her gifts and played with them for about an hour and then she took the pretty Christmas bag and stood up in the bag and jumped like a bunny back and forth through the house, laughing and having lots of fun. She was quite the little entertainer for all of us.

     The United Methodist Sunday School had a wonderful Christmas Pagent on the 21st of Dec. and many thanks to the Sunday School teachers Joanne Lanphear and Penny Lumbra and their helpers Judy Sorrell, Stacey St.Onge and Linda Carpenter and for those volunteering to help dress the children in their cute little outfits. Many thanks to all.

     The Montgomery Historical Society celebrated "Candles and Carols" Sunday evening 12/28 with Andrew Massey conducting the music. There was not a big crowd but we all made a joyful noise as we sang out and then enjoyed refreshments. The fellowship hall was so beautifully decorated for the occasion, truly a master-piece, Thanks to Noella Mcgroarty and her helpers.

     Gary and Darlene Marrier enjoyed a visit to their son Philip in Cape Coral, Florida, while there they competed in two archery tournaments. They shot in the Sunshine games at Fort Myers and took first in their class, the to Homestead, Fl. with their son to compete in the North American Field Archery Championship where we once again took first place.  It was a great time and very enjoyable. 12/08

     Reminder that there is a Food Pantry at the United Methodist Church and we are blessed with many donations so no one goes to bed hungry. If unable to come and get food we can arrange to have it delivered to you. Call me at 326-4651 leave a message if Im out. (Lois)

     Happy Birthday to Herman Kremer 1/2, Kallie Holowaty and Doris Buttendorf 1/3, Ronnie Sylvester and Ralph Snider 1/4, Lisa Cennamo 1/9.

     If you want your birthday mentioned in this column give me a call and I will put your name on my calendar. (326-4651)

PART TWO

     Guests at the Cabana home for their annual Christmas get-together on Sunday, De. 21 were the following. Arreta Boyd of Berlin, Mr and Mrs.Craig Kidger of Plymouth, N.H.; Mr and Mrs. Randy Boyd and daughter Miranda of Enfield, Ct., Ruth and Mark Quintin and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Collins of Colchester; Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Richard of Franklin, Jeremey Richard and son Keenan, Melissa Richard and friend Nick Rueter of Burlington; Mr.& Mrs. Bradley Paradee of Fairfield, Carol Greenwood, Mrs. Keimberly Barry & son Austin, daughter Randi, Mr. & Mrs.Todd Paradee and son Carter all of Bakersfield; Mr. & Mrs.Wendell Emch, Mr.& Mrs. Ralph Emch, Mr.& Mrs.Allen Myott, Mr.& Mrs. Kevin Elwood and son Fisher and daughter Annabell all of Enosburg Falls, Christie and Kyla Emch of St. Albans, Mrs. Dawn Schafer and daughters Amber and Kira; Marcy Emch of Swanton and Irene Lamarche of Richford.

We extend our Heartfelt Sympathy to the family and friends of the Abramowitz and Freddie Kennett.

Happy Birthday to Ruth Pratt, Michael Deuso, Jennie Soule and Taylor Soule 1/11, Brenda Ostrout 1/12, Sue Cherrier and Lily Robtoy 1/13, Charlotte Deuso 1/14, Caroline Daberer 1/16, Gila Domina and Justin Soule 1/17.

Blood Drive scheduled for January 25 at St.Isadore's Parish Hall starting at 10 a.m. -3 p.m. sponsored by the Montgomery Rescue.

50 week club winner's were Marguerite Robtoy and Lisa Cennamo.

Families are like fudge mostly sweet with a few nuts.