A camp counselor recently described Fal-Rooney camp as “gym class all day.” The notion struck a chord with parents and kids looking for fun activities during summer break — and during other vacation breaks throughout the school year. Fal-Rooney Camp, founded by Montgomery gym teachers Johnny Rooney and Mike Falco, celebrated its 20th year in August.

If you have an excellent memory and have been reading my articles since 2019, you may recall I shared a hot buttered pretzel recipe in the April 2019 issue. I thought it was high time to rehash my love of soft pretzels and share a classic pretzel recipe and a few bonus stories.

A tremendous treasure trove of art, with rare objects dating back to 3,500 BCE, is located right in our backyard. TIME magazine named it one of the World’s Greatest Places to visit in 2026 — yet how many locals have taken the time to make the trip? Summer is the perfect time to go. The campus — which is a work of art itself — is lush with trees, gardens, and flowing fountains. It is a brisk 15-minute walk to the museum from most parking areas.

Brother and sister co-owners Manny and Gisendry Pujols joined forces as a family to start their home improvement business — Pujols Roofing & Siding in Rocky Hill. Originally from the Dominican Republic, He and Gisendry worked for other employers before opening their new business, which was originally headquartered in Morrisville, Pa. Last November, the company took the lease on a long-vacant commercial space at 130 Washington Street.

NJ veterinarians recently received an e-mail alert regarding the New World Screwworm. This fly had been eradicated from the United States in 1966. On June 3, the USDA announced screwworm larvae were found in a calf in Texas. Since then, 41 cases have been reported, primarily in livestock but including one dog.

In celebration of the musical ministry that Dr. Laura Bell has provided to the Montgomery United Methodist Church and the community, the church will present a musical showcase on Sunday, August 30 at 3 pm, featuring Dr. Bell on piano: Alexa Farrah, voice; Cheryl Housten, flute; and Jing Yang, violin.

The Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) brought together more than 1,300 students, parents, and teachers across New Jersey at its annual award ceremony, recognizing 320 students for their achievement in mathematics and their participation in national and international competitions. Among them were 136 students from RSM Princeton, RSM's largest New Jersey location, including many students from Montgomery.