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We regret that we cannot be responsible for keeping track of regular monthly events. Each must be submitted separately and are listed as space permits.

AUGUST 16

LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY: Join the Montrose Bible Conference as we discuss the knowns, unknowns and some planning alternatives that can help ensure one's ability to maintain financial independence and leave a lasting legacy. Seminar presenter is MBC ministry partner, Bernie Bostwick of Ambassador Advisors. The seminar will be held in the Dreyer Lodge Chapel at 1:45 pm. Visit our website Montrosebible.org for more information or call us at (570) 278-1001

HAM/CHICKEN BISCUIT DINNER: The Clifford United Methodist Church, located on Main St, Clifford, will be having a chicken/biscuit and ham dinner. Take out or dine in, on Wednesday August 16, from 4PM to 6PM. Includes dinner, drink and dessert.

AUGUST 19

BAKE SALE: There will be a Bake Sale, from 8AM to 5PM, to benefit the Lyme Disease Coalition, Inc. held at Tractor Supply in Montrose Pa on August 19th. Lyme Disease coalition, Inc. Representatives will also have a table to hand out FREE literature, and host a “Tick-Off” tick aid kit, with information and supplies to help prevent Lyme and tick-borne diseases. Come out and support the folks who are trying to help prevent further cases in our community!

AUGUST 20

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN: The historic Clifford Baptist Church at Church Street, Clifford, the Museum of Local History, just down the road on Cemetery Street, in the Community Center and the one room Hoover School, just two miles north on state route 2014 will all be open to the public, free of charge and handicapped accessible from 1PM to 4PM on Sunday, August 20th. Enjoy the 15 minute Native American canoe audio presentation, laugh at the stories of the antics of the Hoover School students and learn the local history from historical society members at each location. All ages enjoy the tours so bring the whole family! For more information call, 570-679-2723 or peltz@nep.net

AUGUST 26

CHICKEN/BISCUIT DINNER: The Lake Como and Shehawken United Methodist Churches will hold their annual Chicken and Biscuit Dinner at the Shehawken United Methodist Church, Starrucca, PA on Saturday, August 26th from 4PM to 6:30PM. Cost is a free will offering and take-out is available, all are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Parsonage Committee.

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saturday, August 26, the Thompson United Methodist Church, located at 586 Main St, Thompson, will be having a Roast Beef Dinner. Take-out begins at 4:30PM, and you may dine-in at 5PM. All are welcome!

SEPTEMBER 9

ROAST BEEF/TURKEY DINNER: The South Creek Lion's Club will be holding a Roast Beef and Turkey dinner on Saturday, September 9th, 4:30PM at the Lion's Hall on Route 14 in Gillett. The meal includes real mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, homemade bread and baked pies for dessert. Beverages include coffee, tea and lemonade. Take-Out is available.

SEPTEMBER 10

NICHOLSON BRIDGE DAY: The Nicholson Bridge 102nd Anniversary Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 10th from 9AM to 4PM. Located on Main St, Nicholson, RT 11 and RT 92. There will be many vendors, food and live entertainment. For more info call 570-942-4191.

Monday: Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad, Onion Soup, Crackers and Strawberry Banana Gelatin.

Tuesday: Chicken Philly Sandwich, Corn Chowder, Tossed Salad, Whole Wheat Roll and Orange.

Wednesday: Tomato Basil Fish, Potatoes Au Gratin, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Whole Wheat Noodles and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Thursday: Pork Marsala, Snap Peas, Orange-Glazed Carrots, Whole Wheat Noodles and Brownie.

The Susquehanna Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) will hold a special fund raising rifle shoot in memory of an exceptional branch director, Rusty Ely. The First Annual Rusty Ely (RELY) Memorial Lever Gun Challenge shoot will be hosted at Rock Mt. Sporting Clays (RMSC) located west of Springville (Susquehanna County).

The August 19th fund raising shoot will be for lever action and other rifles. Shooters will shoot free hand at 10 steel targets ranging from 50 to 135 yards. Shooters can enter more than once.   The highest scoring lever action rifle shooter will win a blue stone trophy, the “RELY Memorial Trophy“.  The winner will be determined by the most shots hitting the targets in the fastest amount of time. Shooters shooting other than lever action rifles will be welcome to the fund raising shoot but will not be able to win the trophy. (Mr. Ely was especially fond of lever action guns.)The shoot will start at 9am and continue to 1pm. A lunch of beef brisket or pulled pork will be available for purchase.

ALL of the money raised from the shoot and lunch will go to a scholarship fund that the Ely family is in the process of establishing. The scholarship will be for a Montrose Area High School student who will be furthering their education.  If you cannot make it to the shoot but would like to contribute to the effort, call Mike or Susan Koneski at RMSC 570-965-7625.

Mike Koneski Susquehanna Branch President stated,“We,  the Branch officers and directors (past and present), have great memories of  Rusty. He had a zest for life and exhibited a genuine interest in people. He really got into educating people about aging deer by using the jawbone of the deer. He was particularly fond of his lever action rifle, which he used to hunt bear and deer in Pennsylvania, New York and Maine.”   For directions to RMSC go to www.rockmountainclays.com.

Article written and submitted by Mike Koneski and Bob Wagner