Montgomery Fest returns Aug. 13-15 Montgomery Fest returns Aug. 13-15 with live entertainment, a carnival, food, beer tent, fishing derby, parade, car show, fireworks, and more. Courtesy of Village of Montgomery
Updated 7/16/2021 10:05 PM
In a year still riddled with pandemic cancellations and ever-changing guidelines, one community is returning to normal. The village of Montgomery recently announced that the 36th annual Montgomery Fest is back Aug. 13-15. The fest will take place in downtown Montgomery along the Fox River.
The fest is back and better than ever with a jam-packed three-day schedule featuring live entertainment, a carnival, food, beer tent, fishing derby, parade, car show, fireworks, and more.
Election dreaming
Updated 4/16/2021 10:10 AM
Once again Jim Slusher is right on. How can democracy (small d) survive without voting? Of course a non-vote is really a vote, a vote to keep on motoring on, no matter where. Anyway, since I am one of those weird citizens that always voted, let me tell you why 85% of people may have taken a pass. I vote in Blackberry Township, a township as sweet as its name. At my precinct at 9 a.m., as we all know voting starts at 6 a.m., I was the proud voter No. 9 voter. So happy I was not in double digits. Yet all the precinct workers totaled at least 10. It is a true showing of American democracy that the election judges outnumber the voters. In any event, I do believe that 56 people voted that day. Except for Waubonsee College which was a vote for 4 of 6 not a one was contested. In fact, one library trustee position had no votes cast that is no, like zero. I mean, really, you cannot get your brother-in-law to vote for you?
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Sledding:
It s one of the joys of childhood, but please remind the young ones to sled down the middle of the hill and walk up the sides to avoid the dreaded bowling alley scenario and potential injury. Here are the go-to hills:
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Lincoln Park – Located at Russell Avenue and Lakewood Place in Aurora, this is a gentle hill suitable for young children and beginners.
McCullough Park – Launch from the Prisco Community Center parking lot at 150 W. Illinois Avenue and enjoy Fox River views on the way down.
Waubonsie Lake Park – Located just west of the playground, this semi-steep hill is an annual favorite for thrill seekers.