What is Laurel House?  They are the only safe haven for battered women and their children in Montgomery County.  Last year, Laurel House provided 7,203 days of emergency shelter to families who had experienced domestic violence. If anyone is interested in contributing to this very worthy organization, a collection box will be placed in the bar area of the Lodge and will be kept there indefinitely.  Laurel House is accepting old cell phones for use by the women at the shelter. They refurbish the phones for the women to use for Emergency 911 calls. A lot of us have old cell phones lying around that we no longer use but just don't have the heart to throw them out. This would be a great way of not only getting rid of them but having them put to a very worthwhile use. The women at Laurel House would be very appreciative to receive these phones for their emergency us. If anyone is interested in donating their old phones please drop them off at the lodge and we will make sure that they are delivered to Laurel House.  Thank You, Carol Horton PER