This year, many Montgomery-Linn’s were present as usual at the 2009 Illinois Saint Andrews Society (ISAS) Annual Games, established in 1845, it is the oldest 501c3 charity in Illinois. Today the Society has grown into the largest Scottish cultural organization in North America. As well as organizing and funding initiatives to preserve Scottish traditions and promote Scottish culture, the Society offers a wide range of elder care.

“This is the largest and best Scottish festival in the Midwest,” said Gus Noble, President of the Society. “We pride ourselves on making families feel like they’ve been transported to Scotland for a weekend of fun while enjoying a unique opportunity to learn more about Scottish culture.”www.chicago-scots.org

 Dr. Maribeth Montgomery Kasik and her daughter Jamie Wasowski were once again volunteers working the main gate from 6:00 AM until about 10:30 AM on Saturday morning. Jamie’s husband  Bob Wasowski once again worked Security at the main gate during the same hours. The rest of the day they put up their large rainbow umbrella and set up a family camp near the bagpipe competitions where they were joined by Jamie and Grace’s uncle  Tom Montgomery and wife Shirley Montgomery, Cousin Grace Montgomery in from Virginia, Jamie and Grace’s Aunt Lizabeth Montgomery and Laura Broderick. Participating in the piping competition again this year was cousin Jason Montgomery from Springfield playing with the Springfield Pipes And Drums. Jason’s wife Becky also a piper is the current President of the Saint Andrew Society of Central Illinois and also the Band Unit Manager. They have had a busy year playing at various competitions, festivals and parades as well as serving as hosts for the Central Illinois Games in May. Their daughters are usually seen dancing and this year particiapted in the Haggis toss. Jason’s sister  Charlotte Vancil is also a drummer.

From I-55: Take the Sherman/Route 4 exit 105 and turn right. Follow Rt4.Veterans Parkway 5.5 miles to Washington Street and turn left. Travel 1.2 miles and turn right on Meadowbrook. Meadowbrook makes a hard right and becomes West Bluffs Road. Watch for Big Brown Cedar House 1/4 miles from the curve on the right.

From I-72: Take Veterans Parkway exit 93 and turn right. Follow Rt4.Veterans Parkway 5.5 miles to Washington Street and turn left. Travel 1.2 miles and turn right on Meadowbrook. Meadowbrook makes a hard right and becomes West Bluffs Road. Watch for Big Brown Cedar House 1/4 miles from the curve on the right.

Bring a dish to share and a lawn chair if the wather is nice, Main course, coffee, soda and water will be supplied. If it rains, we will move indoors.

From I-55: Take the Sherman/Route 4 exit 105 and turn right. Follow Rt4.Veterans Parkway 5.5 miles to Washington Street and turn left. Travel 1.2 miles and turn right on Meadowbrook. Meadowbrook makes a hard right and becomes West Bluffs Road. Watch for Big Brown Cedar House 1/4 miles from the curve on the right.

From I-72: Take Veterans Parkway exit 93 and turn right. Follow Rt4.Veterans Parkway 5.5 miles to Washington Street and turn left. Travel 1.2 miles and turn right on Meadowbrook. Meadowbrook makes a hard right and becomes West Bluffs Road. Watch for Big Brown Cedar House 1/4 miles from the curve on the right.

Bring a dish to share and a lawn chair if the wather is nice, Main course, coffee, soda and water will be supplied. If it rains, we will move indoors.

All are welcome! The meal is Potluck… Bring a dish to share and your own place settings and beverages. Coffee is provided. A free will donation is collected at the end of the day to help defer costs of renting the community center. Come for fellowship, sharing, remembrances and a brief business meeting. There are games and activities for small children.