"NEWS FROM MONTGOMERY"
by Lois Lumbra
lois@surfglobal.net
July 3, 2008  

          What a week it has been for the road crews getting the roads back into good condition after all the rain that fell here in town on 6/17.  There is still lots of work to be done.  There were many basements that were flooded but mostly across the Fuller Bridge were the worse hit areas.

     There were 15 ladies of the Green Mountain Ruby Reds that gathered at the Belfry on June 25 for fellowship and good food. The ladies plan to prepare a float for the 4th of July parade.

     There will be a Community Yard Sale on July 26 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. to be held at the Montgomery Center Rec Center. The money is needed to purchase new playground items for the new Village playground.

     Donations can be brought to the rec.center from 5-8p.m. on July 25, Or to rent a table call Heather Haddick at 326-2160. thanks!!

     T J's Counrty Store open for business, was Sylvester Quick Stop, there will be a grand opening in 2-3 weeks.  New owners are Tracey Barbeau and Jeff Donna. (Congratulations and Good Luck)

     Reminder of these two events:
        The 4th of July Parade and Bar-B-Q at Montgomery Center starting at noon.
        On July 5, the Concert at Pratt Hall starting at 8 p.m. Jazz Music by Jenni Johnson and Friends.

     Happy Birthday to Bryan Rodger 7/6, Therese Begnoche & Stephanie Brunton 7/8, Robert Gendron, Gloria Sheltra 7/9, Barbara St.Cyr, and Stacy Ryea 7/11.

     Anniversary wishes: Marvin and Betty Moquin, Bob and Deb Winders, and Gaston and Therese Begnoche 7/6, Dave and Traci Brown 7/7, James and Doris Buttendorf 7/9, Ryan and Jolene O'Connell, and Brian and Rebecca Sylvester.

Don't let aging get you down, its to hard to get back up****