Just don’t forget ... be a part of the village’s history.

Village Museum

2 pm

Yard Salers come to the village and enjoy walking the streets picking up yard sale items from baby clothes to computer equipment, from books to furniture, antiques to trinkets. There is something for everyone. While strolling the village for yard sale treasures check out the local shops where you can purchase homemade chocolates, baked goods, antiques, jewelry, paintings, flowers, and many specialty items.

Make a day of it! Enjoy breakfast or lunch at one of our many restaurants-there is a variety to pick from. If you want to take a break from bargain hunting and shopping you can stop by the Village Museum and learn about the history of the village, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The O.C. Firefighters Museum is also open from 1-4 pm and you’ll be surprised at some of the unique things you’ll find there.

Enjoy the day in Montgomery!

So grab a friend and head out to Montgomery Fire House on Friday, June 11^th at 7:00pm for the Basket Party.  Refreshments will be served and there will be numerous door prizes and raffles.

If you can’t make the party and want to order a basket call Alisa Nolan at 845-457-6391 between 9:00am and 9:00pm.

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About Haywyre

Marty Ascolese and Dave Atkinson first crossed paths early in the new millennium and would cross paths several more times over the next few years. They played many of the same events with their separate bands during those years. Marty with the band “Oblivious” and Dave with “Freight Train” never seeming to get the timing right to play together in a band situation. The tragic loss of “Oblivious” bass player Larry Mitchell and  the decision not to continue with out him left Marty with extra time to work on his solo album  “My Turn to Drive” which he had written the music for many years before.  Marty invited Dave to play the lead guitar tracks on a couple of the songs on the album and the result was interesting.  Marty’s music was transformed from acoustic guitar based country style to a modern style Blues/Rock & Roll. At that point the first talk of a new band began. By this time Marty was playing with an Orange County band called “Contagious” and Dave was playing with “Diamond in the Rough”.

Marty and Dave decided if a new band were to be formed, that Marty  would come out from behind the drums and become the  front man playing acoustic guitar and singing lead vocals. Art Roescher  from the band “Contagious” recorded some of the bass tracks on Marty’s album and joined the group in 2006 when our original bass player went on to record his own solo album. Art is a well known bassist in Orange County. His experience with every type of music makes working with him a pleasure. He is a walking song book as well as a fine acoustic guitar player. Dave Rysdyke  is our newest  (member on the drums) . He brings a lot of experience, a fresh attitude and motivation to our music . As you can tell we are surrounded by a lot of good musical people.  We are moving forward and following our dreams and goals. To date this is the story of Haywyre.         

The band is currently booking local shows playing a carefully selected song list including many of the songs from Marty’s “My Turn To Drive” cd, the bands up coming cd and many great classics. With Marty’s soulful vocals and shimmering acoustic guitar, Dave’s high energy leads and punchy rhythm, Dave Rysdyke’s steady beat and creative fills, Art’s thundering bass makes “Haywyre’” a Rock and Roll experience one wouldn’t want to miss. As far as our name goes, we rehearse in an old Hay barn that we converted into a studio and as you may or may not know it’s the Haywyre that holds it all together.

Check out Haywyre's website at www.gohaywyre.com

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You may choose to use the play ground, play basketball, play tennis or join in the old fashioned games; sack-races, two-legged races and water balloon toss.

The family may choose to take a walk through the pleasure grounds or just sit by the river for awhile.  There will also be old fashioned craft activities such as candle dipping, quill pen writing, a fishing game and feather darts.

The Sheriff's Department will be doing child fingerprinting.

All day long there will be music on the bandstand by “Breakneck Annie”.

“Breakneck Annie” is a band performing Americana, Folk/traditional Music.  Good time music-not quite bluegrass, not quite old time, not quite folk.  The band is rarely serious and always fun.

Five musicians playing banjo Gene Mueller, mandolin Graham Vest, -guitar Terry Seeley, accordion Anne Loeb, washboard Bill Buskey and an expanding array of instruments and other implements of destruction. Perfect for a Picnic!

Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!!!

Family Day Photos

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Join us on September 3, 2010 for a Reggae Concert with "Romanic" from 6-10pm at Municipal Parking Lot.

About Robanic - "The Original Jamaican Dancehall Reggae Band"

The only authentic reggae band in upstate New York, ROBANIC plays a wide and colorful range of Caribbean music including old-school reggae, traditional rock-steady, ska, calypso, contemporary lovers rock, as well as the hottest new dance-hall sound from Jamaica. The five-member ensemble is made up of talented musicians with decades of experience.

For more information about Robanic, visit their website: www.robanicreggaeband.com

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Long regarded by peers, fans and critics alike as three of the New York area’s finest instrumentalists, mandolinist Wayne Fugate, guitarist Kevin Ege and bassist Barry Wiesenfeld combine their talents in an adventurous new exploration of Jazz, Latin, Bluegrass, Americana and Celtic music, knocking down the walls between these genres to create a new world musical potpourri that defines its own territory.

Historic Montgomery Slideshow

You can also reminisce with family and friends as you take a trip down memory lane while viewing historical pictures of the village.

There are pictures of many different landmarks, events, and people that make up Montgomery.  You will view sites of the different businesses, the various churches, the people participating in Montgomery Traditions, and see how this quaint historical village remains community oriented.  Many families from the past still live in Montgomery and many newcomers have made this home.

Everyone who has viewed this slide show has found something exciting to talk about-we hope it will be a highlight for you as well.

The Old Fashioned Holiday Weekend is sponsored by the Montgomery Business Association as a day to promote shopping in Montgomery.  Many of the businesses will offer special one day discounts on merchandise throughout their stores in appreciation for the community shopping locally. 

We will also have various events throughout the day such as Horse & Buggy Lighted House Tours, Christmas Carolers, free refreshments and Santa Clause Coming to Town. 

For more information about the Montgomery Business Association visit their website: www.montgomerybusinessassociation.com

So make sure to come out for some go old fashioned holiday fun.

The Bicentennial Series, will be on display and offered for sale at the Di Bello Gallery, 3 Wallkill Ave. A meet-the-artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2PM – 3 PM. Additional information is available at 845-457-2773. The Di Bello Gallery is located at 3 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery Historic Montgomery.   

Score’s reputation as an artist grew from his accurate and attractive portrayals of Orange County agriculture, specifically his representations of life on the farm, its chores, glories, tragedies and inspirations. These are found today in many of this county’s finest homes and galleries of note. The new series, The Bicentennial Series, will be on display and offered for sale at the Di Bello Gallery, 3 Wallkill Ave. A meet-the-artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2PM – 3 PM. Additional information is available at 845-457-2773. The Di Bello Gallery is located at 3 Wallkill Ave., Montgomery and is adjacent to the Orange County Firefighters’ Museum, The Village of Montgomery Museum and Historic Ward’s Bridge Inn.

Reprinted wth permission from Hudson Valley Business Journal

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Slideshow of Post Card Images:

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Postcards currently available at:

Ed's Deli
Village Sampler
Village Luncheonette
James Douglas Gallery
Borland House Bed & Breakfast
Iron Cafe

Ltd. Ed. Giclée Prints are available at:

Village Sampler
James Douglas Gallery

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For over 50 years, Montgomery’s American legion Post 521 veterans have led our Memorial Day Parade.

This year “Memorial Day in Montgomery” promises to be a very, very special because you, your family, your friends and neighbors are all invited to join in all the events and ceremonies surrounding this special day.

Memorial Day Ceremonies

For you early birds the morning ceremonies start at 6:00am.  Join the Color Guard of American Legion Post 521 at any point as they conduct traditional early morning Memorial Day Ceremonies.  Ceremonies at each site will include brief readings, prayers, 21 gun salute and Taps.

• 6:00-6:10am Legion Post 521 Flag Pole (2130 Route 208)
• 6:20-6:30am Coldenham Reformed Church Cemetery (Coldenham Road)
• 6:40-6:50am Valley Central HS Flag Pole/Vietnam Monument (Route 17K)
• 7:00-7:10am Montgomery Elementary School Flag Pole/WWI Monument
• 7:20-7:30am St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery (Railroad Avenue-Montgomery))
• 7:40-7:50am Riverside Cemetery (West End of Charles Street-Montgomery)
• 8:00-8:10am Brick Church Cemetery (Route 17k)
• 8:18-8:25am The “Old” Brick Church Cemetery(Next to the Brick Church)
• 8:30-8:45am Winding Hills Golf Course Flag Pole

Ecumenical Service

At 9:00am there will be an Ecumenical Service in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial Day Parade

The Parade will start at 11:00am at the Orange County Firefighters Museum, proceed down Wallkill Avenue to Boyd Street, onto Union Street, to Clinton Street, and Bridge Street to the Veterans Memorial Park. After the Parade there will be a Ceremony at the Bandstand in the park.

Family Picnic

Join us for a FREE Family Picnic at 12:00 Noon in the park.  There will   be hot dogs, salads, soft drinks and more.

Make sure to put your Flags out on this special day!

Contestants must be between the ages of 3-6 years old and must be Village resident. [rokdownload menuitem="2" downloaditem="10" direct_download="false"]You can download an application here.[/rokdownload]

For more information, call David at 845-597-6006.

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Winners of the Mike Jaroszko
limited edition prints are:

Roger Brach
Walt Lindner
Denny Zeller
Sandy DuBois
and
Evelina Tirante

Photos from the Event

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Join us on July 10 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Wallkill River School for a Reception for Local Artist Mike Jaroszko

For the Village of Montgomery’s 2010 Bicentennial, resident artist Mike Jaroszko has created a series of paintings portraying the peaceful beauty of his community both past and present.  Four of the images have been published as bicentennial postcards, with two more to be released soon.  The postcards are available at several businesses throughout the Village. 

Giclee Prints Raffle

In addition, a limited edition of 100 signed giclee prints from this series are also available through the Village Sampler and James Douglas Gallery.  The original paintings from this series, and other works by Mr. Jaroszko will be on display for the reception.  Leading up to and during the reception, a raffle will be held for each of the first prints from the series, with the proceeds going to the Village of Montgomery Bicentennial Celebration.  The raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each.

About the Artist

Award-winning illustrator and fine artist Michael Jaroszko is a luminist painter in the tradition of the Hudson River School.  Mike was born in Canada, studied at the Canterbury Collage of Art in England, and now resides in Montgomery, New York.  Mike’s work has been commissioned by numerous corporations, including Reader’s Digest, von, Scholastic Books, Smithsonian and Time-Life Books.  In 2009, he was chosen to illustrate the official poster for the ship Half Moon’s Hudson Quadricentennial.  More recently Mike has been devoting much of his creative time to contemporary and historic landscapes inspired by the Hudson Valley.

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About ALTER EGOZ:

We have many musical influences, ranging from Mozart and Beethoven to Neil Diamond, funk, metal, jazz, blues, country, rock, reggae, techno, pop disco...even TV show themes. And you will hear them all at a show!

Band Interests: ALTER EGOZ is interested in entertaining YOU. If you are looking to go out, have a great time with friends, listen and dance to live music that YOU want to hear, then check our list of events! We'll play everything from funk to punk, rap to reggae, elvis to ozzy, surf to metal, from War to The House of Pain to The Killers, from The Beatles to the Doors to The Cars!

The  musicians that make up the core of ALTER EGOZ are:

Steve Angelone (Guitar, Vocals): Steve leads the group with a lifetime of experience playing in the lower Hudson Valley region. His guitar playing rivals all others in the area and his ability to adapt his style to different genres give the band the flexibility it needs to please the crowd. You will be pleasantly surprised at Steve's ability to be a rocker, a rapper, a crooner and a fiddler...all in the same night. Naturally, Steve is the driving force behind the band's extensive and eclectic set list.

Steve LaFalce (Drums): Steve is our newest addition to the band. A great drummer and even greater guy, we're excited to have him on board. Come on out and show him your support!

Ron Pavia (Keyboards, Vocals): Ron is our piano man, sound effects guru and all-around entertainer. Ron is a pure product of the 1980's when keys & synth were king. So we make him sing "Crazy Train" to get him out of his comfort zone. Seems to be working so far.

Kris Pushlar (Bass Guitar, Vocals): Kris is not Italian and is not named Steve. Those were the only qualifications the band had for a bass player...so he's in!

For more information about AlterEgoz, visit their myspace page at myspace.com/alteregozny   or become a fan on their faebook page at facebook.com/pages/ALTER-EGOZ/343370514099?v=info

If it rains this concert will be held in the teen center not the senior center (as previously advertised).

Date: September 4th
Time: 11am - 4pm
Place: Veteran’s Memorial Park
Theme: Revolutionary War

Schedule of Events:

The basic concept behind the shave to save event is fairly simple.  A person must first agree to shave their head on the day of the event.  In order to do so they will need to raise a minimum on $150 prior to September 4th.  They will be given donation sheets where they can collect money from donors that want to sponsor them to shave their heads.  At 1pm on the 4th we will have the local hair salons and barber shops present to cut the hair of the sponsored people.  Participating shavees will receive a “Will The Warrior” T-shirt.  In addition we would like to get some well known local people to commit to shaving their heads when we reach certain dollar amounts.  For example a person might decide to commit to shaving their head if we raise $5000.00.  The shavee that raises the most money by the day of the 4th will be named honorary “Big Wig” for the day.  All of the Net proceeds will be donated to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Will Pahuki’s name.

For more information about the Montgomery Business Association, visit their website at: montgomerybusinessassociation.com

To sign-up for the tour, call 845-457-9661 ext. 201.

Come out and reminisce with family and friends as you take a trip down memory lane while viewing historical pictures of the village on November 13 from 7-9pm at the Senior Center.

There are pictures of many different landmarks, events, and people that make up Montgomery. You will view sites of the different business, the various churches, the people participating in Montgomery Traditions, and see how this quaint historical village remains community oriented. Many families from the past still live in Montgomery and many newcomers have made this home.

Everyone who has viewed this slide show has found something exciting to talk about-we hope it will be a highlight for you as well.

Start decorating your house early for the holidays to help celebrate the end of Montgomery’s Bi-Centennial year. The village has always been a wonderful place to live with its quaint community oriented atmosphere. There have been many traditions over the years and one is the holiday house decorating contest. So let’s all decorate our houses this year and let the Bi-Centennial go out with a bang!

Judging will be December 12^th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM-make sure your lights are on.

NEW WINDSOR, NY - Two hundred years of service. Only two departments in Orange County can make that claim.

Read entire story on 1st Respoder Network Website

It represents 90 Fire Companies, 52 Fire Departments, 200 Professional Firefighters and over 5000 Volunteer Firefighters.

For 200 years volunteer firemen have protected the people of Orange County.  Today's firemen, both volunteer and professional, continue that service to their fellow citizens and the museum proudly preserves that Heritage.

For more information visit their website at www.ocfm.us

Move over, Miss America — it’s Little Miss and Mr. Montgomery. A dozen little boys and girls gathered at the Senior Center in the Village of Montgomery on Friday, all of them competing for the title of Little Miss and Mr. Montgomery, during the village’s historic bicentennial year.

The kids were interviewed by a panel of three judges on a variety of subjects, including their favorite toys (Legos, action figures and dolls), and their future career paths (president, astronaut and policeman).

The judges, comprised of current and former local town and village clerks, deliberated for some minutes before finally reaching a decision, stating it was very hard to pick and they felt that the kids were all winners.

Julia McKenna and Nathaniel Daley were crowned Little Miss and Mr. Montgomery,neither of whom had ever entered nor won such a contest before.

Julia was in some Neiman Marcus fashion shows through family, but this is the first official contest she has ever entered.  Her mother saw a flier for the event and decided to enter.

“She was super-excited and couldn’t wait until I got home from work,” said Julia’s mother, Amy McKenna.

McKenna said her daughter is very much into hair, makeup, and dressing up.  Julia was looking forward to having curls put in her hair.  While happy that she won, Julia seemed more excited about dressing up than the actual contest.

She’ll get the opportunity at least twice more this year as she graces a float with Little Mr. Montgomery in both the Bicentennial Parade and the Montgomery Day Parade.

Little Mr. Montgomery, aka Nathaniel Daley, on the other hand, didn’t seem as interested in dressing up, but was definitely enjoying the crown and scepter he received after he won, brandishing the scepter as he played in the grass outside the center.

His parents, Carol and Shane Daley, decided to participate in the event because Carol did some work with the Bicentennial Committee.

“I just thought it was a good show of support for the events,” said Carol.
Carol and her husband did not expect the win.

“I was tearing up.  I wanted him to win, but didn’t expect it,” said Carol.

Julia, who loves green beans and ballet recitals, and Nate, whose favorite movie is Star Wars and wants to be a policeman, also won $50 gift cards to Toys R’ Us.  The second and third place winners won $25 and $10 gift cards to the store, respectively.

According to Rose Griffith, the deputy village clerk for the Village of Montgomery, the contest was a special event tying in with this year’s Bicentennial Celebration.  The village does not plan to hold the event again next year.

While that seems to leave Julia and Nate’s reign unchallenged, several parents stated they would enter the contest again next year if it were held again.  Younger siblings like Nate’s sister seemed eager to try their own hands.

Some members of the committee said the event might be brought back next year, but only if interested village residents took it into their own hands.  After this year, the committee that created the event will no longer exist.

rcoleman@tcnewspapers.com

This website is currently under construction, but you can download the schedule of events in the [rokdownload menuitem="2" downloaditem="2" direct_download="false"]Bicentennial Brochure[/rokdownload].  In depth information for each of the events will be available soon.

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July 10th from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm join us at the Teen Rec Center by the River for Dancing to Music by “Midnite Image”

The Midnite Image Band is a professional five-piece dance band based in Upstate Hudson Valley New York. That have a repertoire that ranges from the 50’s to today. The band has performed at many of the Catskill Resorts, with several HBO and New York City comedians in addition to magicians and novelty acts.

Band Members Include: Mike Naclerio- Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, Mimi Naclerio-Keyboards and Vocals, Michael Parrino-Bassist and Vocals, Mark Feldman-Lead Guitarist and Vocals,and Kim Dufresne-Drums/Percussionist and Vocals.

To learn more about the band go to midniteimageband.com, make sure to check out their play list with music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and today.

I’m sure you will be impressed!

The Montgomery Free Library presents “A Butterfly Flight Tent” on Saturday, August 7 at 11:15am.

Marian and Patrick Dolan from Butterfly Botanicals will give a presentation that includes a Butterfly Flight Tent.  Marian and Patrick have an extensive background with Butterflies and are members of the IBBA (International Butterfly Breeders Association.

They will talk about feeding butterflies (with Q-tips), how the environment affects butterflies and will demonstrate with plants what a “balcony backyard habitat” would look like.  Then the public can walk through the “Butterfly Flight Tent”.

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs!!!

A Butterfly Flight Tent Photos

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September 4^th from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm join us in the Municipal Parking Lot for Dancing to  Country Music by “River’s Edge.”

The River’s Edge Band is a Country Band but their not… Not what you would think!!!  Most people think of country music as the old “twangy” kind of music.  Not with this band!!

They have a different style. It’s original. A style that grabs people and draws them in. Once they have your attention, it becomes a whole new experience for you. Check them out at riversedgeband.com.

Band Members Include: Al Stream-Rhythm Guitar Player and Vocalist,

George “grussell” Perna-Piano, Tony Dance-Bass Player and Lead Vocals, Bobby Havercamp-Pedal Steel Guitar, Joe “JCO” Conklin-Lead Guitar, and Chris Dalton-Drummer.

Enjoy Rip Van Winkles adventures or ride along with Icabod Crane as he races The Headless Horseman on Friday October 29 at 7:30pm!

Other strange and ghostly tales of New York’s Hudson Valley will give a pleasant chill. Presented in 18^th Century attire, by lantern light.

Traditional structure for delivery is having the children in the audience gather around the teller in a semi-circle.

Most successful for listeners age 7 and older.

Audience may sit on chairs or on the floor.  Costumes permitted in keeping with a young audience. (nothing scary please!)

Stage Name: It’s Time for a Story
Performer: Eileen Stelljes

The Creating a Thanksgiving Harvest Basket event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The personnel of this 17-piece orchestra, and our vocalist, are all professional musicians, whose talent and expertise in performing with a big, modern swing band stems from the background of the individual players.  Some of the members are alumni of the “Big Band” era of the 40’s. 50’s, and 60’s, coming from the popular New York City scene, as well as the recording industry.  Background of the others reaches into the music education area of public schools and universities, bringing along talent from some of today’s younger players, as well as small jazz groups.  Add to this the fine vocal work of Maureen Morrissey and it makes a great mix, with everyone benefiting from this artistic diversification.

Most of all, what makes the big, swing band unique is the musician’s love of performing as a group, with the great sounds that come from ensemble jazz and swing, as well as beautiful ballards.  The sum total of all these ingredients equals toes tapping; fingers snapping; heads swaying; and those happy smiles on the faces of our listening audiences as well as the dancers.

The Band Members are:  Jim Briggs-Alto Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute, Keith Sherman-Alto Sax/Clarinet,  Mike Antonelli-Tenor Saxophone/Clarinet/Flute,  Joe Horner-Tenor Sax/Clarinet/Flute, David Busch-Baritone Saxophone/Bass Clarinet,

Bruce Zukrow-Trumpet, Steve Austin-Trumpet, Keith Ruddick-Trumpet, Dave Baxter-Trombone, Dave Smith-Piano, Peter Burgos-Guitar, Peter Noble-Bass, Maureen Morrissey-Vocalist.

There will be parking at the newly opened Kal Pac located on Factory Street with crossing guard to help cross the street.

*Concert has been moved to the Senior Center due to bad weather forcast.

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On July 11, 2010 at 6:30am, the Village of Montgomery Bicentennial Celebration will be holding a Sunrise Service at the Parkland Pavilion.

Sunrise Service

Opening Hymn: We Gather Together

Invocation: Reverend Paul Milz

Welcome: Mayor

Hymn: Morning Has Broken

Peoples' Prayer: Psalm 111
All present ( Antiphonally)

Reading: I Corinthians 13
Reflections: Reverend Daniel O'Hare

Prayerful Petitions:
Parishioners of First Presbyterian Church
Parishioners of Holy Name of Mary

Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God

Benediction: Reverend Paul Milz

Recessional: America The Beautiful

Photos from the Event

Walking Tour

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About MacTalla Mor

Compelling and Powerful Most Highly Recommended! MacTalla Mor features The Great Highland Bagpipes, Piano, Vocals and Bodhran in a dynamic mix of Traditional Celtic Roots, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, Calypso and Fusion.

MacTalla's ancient and modern instruments along with their Gaelic and original songs, brings the past to life creating a joyous, poignant and powerful experience for audiences of all ages.

Called Celtic Music for the Masses, MtM's magical performance bridges the gap between the past and present in a fashion that is strikingly relevant to today's generation.

"I was happy to donate the design for the 200th anniversary logo to the Village. There’s some interesting history in that logo. It started with Robert Wiggins’ original black and white circular seal that he created in 1976 for the National Bicentennial celebration, a great illustration of the original Montgomery Academy building (current Village Hall)," said Hiller

In 2004, Hiller incorporated Robert Wiggins artwork into the full color Village Seal that is currently seen on our DPW trucks, and official Village signage.

Hiller added, "The addition of the 200th anniversary banner to the Village Seal pulled the whole logo together for the 2010 celebration, and it is truly an honor to have helped contribute to this historic milestone for Montgomery. The banners displayed at the Village Hall and Fire Department are a great source of pride for me. This will be a memorable year indeed for the Village."

Hiller, who owns James Douglas Gallery located at 22 Railroad Avenue in the Village, has also donated a banner design for the Montgomery Fire Department.

"While it is common knowledge that it’s the Village’s 200th Anniversary, less known is that it’s also the 200th anniversary of the Montgomery Fire Department! In recognition of that, a very supportive Ed Benson asked me to help him dress up the front window of Eddie’s Deli with a tribute to the Village and the MFD that would recognize their bicentennial, and illustrate the Fire Department’s long history. I dug through the MFD’s photo archives and pulled out some of the classic images, as well as some photos from my own collection," said Hiller.

"I scanned, retouched, and printed the images, and we’ve finally finished the display. The secondary benefit of this project was that I was able to digitally restore and preserve some of the deteriorating old photos for future generations to enjoy, and I was also able to repair and refurbish many of the old framed pieces that needed archival attention. It was great fun, with the assistance of Jim Ferguson and Charlie Wallace, to blow the dust off of some of these old images and show them off to the rest of the Village. Greg Kaufmann was also instrumental with the creation the historical display by supplying Montgomery Fire Department equipment, helmets and uniforms."

You can see the above and many more historical images at montgomerymemories.com. 

More Photos of the Display

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Knights of Columbus Fr. Richard Joyce Council 2270 will be holding a Bicentennial Breakfast July 11th in Holy Name of Mary Church Hall from 7:30 to 10:30 AM.

Cost for the breakfast is $5.00 per person and includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, rolls, coffee, orange juice, milk, coffee and tea.

The Knights will be donating the profits from the breakfast to those in need of assistance in our community.

The first tour starts at 10:00am. The second tour starts at 1p:00pm.

$10 per person. Seating limited, paid reservations requested.

Tickets available at Montgomery Museum, Village Hall or you can [rokdownload menuitem="20" downloaditem="18" direct_download="false"]download a registration form[/rokdownload] and mail it to:

Joan Buck Smith
Historic Montgomery Association
364 Goodwill Road
Montgomery, NY 12549

Please send a stamped, self-address envelope along with your check made out to the Historic Montgomery Association to above address if by mail.

General Montgomery Day Parade Winners & Photos

FIRE TRUCKS

1919 & Older 1st Place
Donated by Montgomery Fire Dept.
In Memory of Edwin Froehlich
Goshen Cataract 1856

1920 - 1949 1st Place
Donated by Montgomery Fire Dept.
In Memory of Augie Jellema
Slater Chemical 1929

1950 - 1969 1st Place
Donated by Montgomery Fire Dept.
In Memory of Bill Hoffman
Florida 1960 Maxium

Privately Owned
1st Place
Donated by Montgomery Fire Dept.
Fred Theadore -1976 Hahn

2nd Place
Donated by Montgomery Fire Dept.
Bill Babcock - 1966 Maxium

CARS & TRUCKS

1929 & Older 1st Place
Jim MCarey - 1913 Ford

1929 & Older 2nd Place
Kerry English  - 1928 Chevy Truck

1930 - 1949 1st Place
Joe Vousden 1930 Model A

1930 - 1949 2nd Place
Phil Migliore 1932 Touring Car

1950 - 1969 1st Place
Bob McCrann 1965 Buick Rivera

1950 - 1969 2nd Place
Patrick Manz 1967 Mustang

1970 - 1979 1st Place
Doreen Lynch 1972 Pontiac

1970 - 1979 2nd Place
Lee Baty 1975 Camaro

1980 – 1999 1st Place
Kerry English 1994 Jag

1980 – 1999 2nd Place
Adam Xavier 1995 Nissan 300zx

2000-2010 1st Place
David Meyer 2002 Corvette

2000-2010 2nd Place
Lucy Rosenburg 2002 T-Bird

BEST SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

1st Place
Valley Central School Group

BEST HORSE

1st Place
Roy Rhodes - General & Mrs. Montgomery

2nd Place
Fox Hill Community

BEST MARCHING UNIT

1st Place
Walker Valley Ladies Aux

2nd Place
St. Mary's & Most Precious Blood Knights of Columbus

BEST COLOR GUARD

1st Place
OC Sheriff's

2nd Place  
US Marine Corp

BEST MUSICAL UNIT

1st Place
Ancient Order of Hiberians

2nd Place
Connecticut Rebels

BEST JUNIOR MUSICAL UNIT

1st Place
Walker Valley

BEST TRACTOR

1st Place
Froehlich Farms - 1951 John Deere

2nd Place
Troy Vellenga - 2007 John Deere

FLOATS

Most Beautiful

1st Place
General Pulaski Association of Orange County

2nd Place
Hudson Valley Polonaise Society

Best Musical

1st Place
Tarantella Pizza Alley

2nd Place
Song of the Valley Chorus

Original

1st Place
Bee's Fuel

2nd Place
Cub Pack #30

Best Design

1st Place
Shoprite Salute to the Veterans

2nd Place
Keenan's Fire Brigade

RED RIBBON - Judges' Choice

Most Unique In memory of Shari Brescia
Twin Ponds

BLUE RIBBON - Judges' Choice

Best Overall In memory of Vince Brescia
Hill-Hold Museum

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Judging will take place at the Senior Center at 5:00 PM and prizes will be awarded.  Refreshments will be served.

Noted for its picturesque historic districts and venerable homes, the village of Montgomery  is nestled into northern Orange County, bounded by the Wallkill River in the shadow of Comfort Hills.  Filled with rare photographs dating from the 1870’s to the present.  Village of Montgomery focuses on the history of the community-its churches, roads, businesses including the Crabtree and Pacthett Mill, Fire Department, historic buildings and districts, schools and cemeteries providing insight into how village residents lived, worked, and played in years past.  The insightful text accompanying each photograph reveals intriguing and little-known facts about the village and its people.

The book is available now and can be purchased at Village Hall.  Sales price is expected to be around $21.99. 

Don’t Forget to Buy Your Village of Montgomery Book!

Join the band Tormented Citizen at the Orange County Firefighters Museum for a Block Party concert starting at 5pm on June 18.

About Tormented Citizen:

Blending, bending, melding and melting the sounds of psychedelic classic rock, traditional Americana and old school Rhythm and Blues, Orange County NY's TORMENTED CITIZEN is bringing their homegrown groove to a stage near YOU.... Performing the music of the Grateful Dead, Phish, Bob Dylan, and Marvin Gaye to name just a few.

For more information about the band, visit their MySpace page: myspace.com/tormentedcitizen

*If there is rain, concert will be in the Village Senior Center
**Bring lawn chairs for outside concerts

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The morning will end when the Village Police meet the children on Route 17k and escort the campers across the road to the Montgomery Fire House.  They will go to the pavilion to have their lunch (brought from home).Then there will be tours of the firehouse.

The children will start making their posters, at the firehouse pavilion, for the poster contest.  The posters will be of something they saw in the morning.  The posters must be turned in at camp by 9:30am Friday, July 16^th.  Parents can pick their children at 4:30pm at the fire house pavilion.

The winners will be announced Friday evening at 8:00pm at the Block Party.  Prizes will include 10 first place prizes, 10 second place prizes and 10 third place prizes. 

The prize sponsors are: HMA, Mayor L. Stephen Brescia, MBA, Montgomery Fire Department, O.C. Firefighters Museum, and the Village of Montgomery.

The posters will be on display at the Teen Center in the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 12noon to 6:00pm Saturday, July 17^th.

A special thanks to those who have helped make this event happen, the prize sponsors, the judges, the police department and the event hosts.

Summer Playground Bicentennial Celebration Photos and Poster Winners

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Plein Air Paint Out

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

For the Plein Air Paint Out, artists are invited to choose one of the many beautiful spots in the village and to re-create the scene in a medium of your choice.  Spectators can stroll the village and watch the artists at work.  At the conclusion of the Plein Air Paint Out, artists should bring their framed artwork to the Village Senior Center at 36 Bridge Street in preparation for the Art Auction.

Artists not participating in the Plein Air Paint Out are invited to bring their artwork directly to the Village Senior Center between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. for inclusion in the auction.

Art Auction Public Viewing

1:00 – 2:30  P.M.

A public viewing of the work of all artists participating in the Art Auction will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 on August 7^th.

Reception and Art Auction

3:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Light refreshments will be available and artists’ works will be auctioned off.  Fifty percent of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Village of Montgomery.

Plein Air Paint Out Photos

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On October 2^nd you can come to the Senior Center on Bridge Street at see what an Alpaca looks like.  What does their fiber feel like?  Have you ever dyed cloth or fiber?  Would you believe you can use onion skins or marigold flowers to dye cloth?

Watch an artist spin fiber.  See how a loom is used to weave.  Did you know this is how clothing can be made?

Would you like to try making a scarf?  We will have yarn, needles and teachers to help with all ages.  Yarn and needles will be available to learn with.  We will have some fiber to use for hooking rugs if you would like to try that.

One of the HIGHLITES OF THE DAY is to see pictures of the Montgomery Mill on Factory Street in earlier years.  View pictures and information on the Mill as it was an important part of our Village History.  You can go to the Mill and still see some of the looms!  They also have some Alpaca Fiber and yarns.

This will be a great day for all ages!  Come watch or join in.

Learn How to Knit & Crochet Event Photos

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