Hope you all enjoyed the week.  Not too bad, except for Saturday morning when we had MINUS 22 degrees early.  Hail’s Family Farm, just outside of town, had MINUS 35.  It was cold and windy.  As I’m typing my news on Sunday evening, we’re having a snowfall with light, fluffy flakes, but it’s piling up.  Made for bad driving getting home with some folks out.  Also, was a two hour delay on Monday morning for the school kids.  I did hear we are to get another clipper storm later in the week.  Oh, joy!   Can’t do anything about it.  It is winter and Mother Nature wants us to know that.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent some time at their home on Church Street.  Did some shoveling while they were here and enjoyed their time.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-8909 to order.

Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski spent the weekend with her parents, Gerry and Paula, in Allentown for a late Christmas celebration.

 I got the following from Rev Bob Logan and thought it was an interesting read:

January 22nd was the 111th anniversary of the accidental coal mining injury and death of Theodore Shymansky.  He was injured when the “ceiling” (roof of a mining tunnel) collapsed on him while at work.  He was mining one more car of coal for a few extra dollars to support his family.He suffered multiple body fractures and a fractured skull.  He lived about 22 hours at Robert Packer Hospital.  Mr.  Shymansky was a devout man and established several Orthodox Churches in Yonkers, NY; Mayfield, PA; and Lopez, PA.   He was the maternal “Dedushka” (grandfather in Russian) of Reverend Logan.  He is buried in the old Orthodox Cemetery in Lopez.  The grave marker was refurbished by family donations a few years ago out of respect for him.  He was born in 1878 and died in 1909.

Happy Birthday wishes to round out January include Mike Stavisky, down in sunny FL, 24th; Scott Aharonian, 27th; Jennifer Pequignot, 28th; Lisa and Jason Burke, both on the 30th.  Have a good day.

February birthdays for the first week include Kyra Vinetelli and Brian Dendler, 1st; and Tyler McGuire, 2nd, which is Ground Hog Day.  Think the ole bugger will see his shadow and give us six more weeks of winter?  Count on it.

Keep and eye on the Sully for up-coming events you might be interested in.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you have planned.   Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; snail mail me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Best to call before 6 p.m. so I can get it typed and sent over later in the evening.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading. 

Well, it’s Sunday about 4 p.m. and hasn’t starting snowing yet.  I’m hoping it’s going to track a different way and leave us alone.   I did hear it’s supposed to warm up and be nicer on Tuesday and the rest of the week.  We had Minus 11 degrees Sunday morning.   Guess we have to put up with this for a while yet and then it’ll be Spring.  Yippee!

I think St. Vladimir’s Church still has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  To order, call 570-928-8909.

Irene Pequignot, Linden, spent Saturday at her home here and stopped by to visit us.  Was nice to see her since all this Covid stuff is going on.  Some people still stay pretty close to home, even if they are vaccinated.  I guess we still do have to follow protocol for a time yet  Don’t know if it’ll ever be over.  I know that it will never be the same.

Guess there still might be a few activities going on in the County, so keep an eye on the Sully to find out events you might be interested.  There is also a lot of things posted on Face Book too.

Happy Birthday to Adel Bradshaw, 20th; Jim Rouse, 21st; Irene Pequignot, 22nd;    Hope you all have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Alex and Ginny Stavisky; 22nd; and Al and Jeannie Kapler, 23rd.  Congrats and many more.

Don’t have much to report.  Haven’t been out too much so haven’t seen any folks out and about either.  The big thing right now is if we’re going to get that snow storm; how much will we get; and when will it be over with.   I guess time will tell.  Pretty good snow falling at 6 p.m. Sunday evening.  Who knows how much we’ll get.

Can’t think of anything else to report.  Enjoy your week.  May need to get out the shovel or broom….or even the snow blower.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Please call early Sunday evening to be sure I get it in time.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be next time.

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Hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  Sunday wasn’t such a good day with icy conditions, so travel was not recommended for the day.  It did get warmer in the afternoon so the icy conditions were not so bad.   If we get more snow, sleet and rain, take your time.  Leave a little earlier to get to where you are going safely.

I hope all of you who have been bothered with colds or the flu are feeling much better and out and about.   I guess we still have to wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash our hands often.  

I got a phone call from Florida the other day from Joyce (Johnson) Ford, Pensacola (Paradise), Florida.  She said it’s 35 degrees here; the ocean hasn’t frozen over, so come see us. 

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  To order, call 570-928-8909.

Did you know if you wrap your celery, broccoli of heads of lettuce in aluminum foil, they will last up to 6-7 weeks longer?  Have to try that.  Did not know.

Get well wishes to Matt Dayton who is recuperating at home after being in the hospital for some time due to a bad infection from a work injury.  I talked to Matt on Saturday and he’s doing better, but has a long road of recovery ahead of him. 

Sorry to hear that the Eagles Mere Toboggan slide has been cancelled for this year.  Hopefully next year will be a good one for both ice and no viruses.

Jerry and Barbara are mourning the loss of their dog, Penny, who recently passed away.  They now have a new puppy, named Dixie, to give them comfort.  I met Dixie on Saturday and she is a peach.  I’m sure she’ll bring a lot of pleasure to both of them.

B’s Gang sends Happy Birthday wishes to Tyler (Slick) Higley, 13th.   Have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Ted and Linda Beaver as they celebrate on the 12th; and Ted and Mary Lowden, 17th.  Congratulations to all and many more.  Have a great day.

Keep an eye on the Sully to see if there might be something going on you’d be interested in.

I saw some activity at Tent City over the weekend.  Hope they all had an enjoyable time.

Guess that’s the news.  Enjoy your week.  I think winter is finally upon us as it’s getting colder and snowier.  We are getting down to the single digits early in the morning and doesn’t seem to warm up much during the day.  Take care if you’re going out.  Dress warm.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!   Let’s hope 2022 will be much better than 2021 was.  Weather has been in our favor for some time now.  No snow to speak of and temperatures in the high 40’s and low 50’s, which was unusual for December..   We did have some rain.  Hope you all had a nice Christmas and that Santa was good to each of you.

Hope those of you who got bitten by that flu bug are feeling much better.  Seems like it just wants to hang on.  Not a lot of freezing temperatures to get rid of the germs floating around. 

Congratulations to Mike and Becky Stavisky, Tequesta, FL, on the birth of their baby boy, Austin Michael, on the 19th of December.  Grandparents are Alex and Ginny Stavisky, Palm Beach, FL.  They spend a lot of summer time here in Lopez.  All are doing well.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Pick up from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Church Hall.  To order, call 570-928-8909.

I guess most folks are staying close to home and not coming to their homes and cabins.  Sure hope the summer weather will be good for them to finally get out.   And, with all the Covic and other variants going on, it’s best to stay to yourself, I guess, until this crap is over with.

Happy Birthday wishes to Jeannie Kapler and Alex Stavisky, 4th; Matt Weisbrod, 6th; Linda Santarelli, 7th; and John McDonald, Jr., 9th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Keep an eye on the Sully to see if there might be something of interest to you.  There are things going on in and around the County for you to enjoy.  Haven’t heard yet if the Eagles Mere toboggan slide will be in operation or not.  Need some really cold temperatures to cut that ice to make the slide. 

I think that’s it for now.  Enjoy your week; looks like it might be fairly nice.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com., by 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.  I will get it in for you.  Take care; stay warm; stay safe.

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As I sit here Saturday morning typing my last news column, it’s a rainy, dreary day.  Sure hope we get some nicer weather yet.  It’s asking a lot of Mother Nature, but still would be nice.  I did hear maybe some snow on Christmas.   We did have a few nice days during the week when the temperature hit 60 degrees.  Sure felt good and was so nice to put laundry on the line to dry.  Smells so much better.

Don’t have a lot of news.  I know there will probably be family get togethers over the Holidays, so I should have that to report when the next issue comes out, which will be January 5th.

Just want to wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year and hope 2022 is so much better for everyone.  It’s been tough for sure.   Tale a moment to think of those who can’t be with us this year, rather they have passed on or are in the military and away from home.   Think of those who are in nursing homes and can’t have loved ones visit due to the pandemic. 

Keep an eye on the Sully for events coming up that you may be interested in.  There’s always something going on in Sullivan County for your enjoyment……unless Mother Nature has other ideas.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Call 570-928-8909 to order.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.

Birthday wishes to round out the year include Alyssa Pequignot, 20th; Everlyn Brumwell 21st; Kaeleigh McDonald and Lillie Bahr, 23rd; and Ginny Stavisky, 31st.   Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Anthony and Beth Sneidar as they celebrate on the 28th.  Have a fantastic day.

Get well wishes to all who aren’t feeling just up to par right now and hope you feel better soon.

Merry Christmas to  John and Chris Shoemaker and the Sully staff for allowing me to write my news every week.  It’s been fun and look forward to next year.

Enjoy your week; Christmas will be here soon.  Hope you’ve been good so Santa will stop.   If you have news, get in touch with me by Friday, the 31st, by calling 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.

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Have been having some really fierce winds and some rain.  Sunday was the best day.  Saturday rained out the activities in Dushore.

Happy Birthday to Dylan Amon, 13th; Noah Brown, 14th; Carter Vermiere, 17th; and Rev Mother Christophora and Christian Santarelli, 19th.  Hope you all have a good day.

You folks getting all your Christmas shopping done.  Christmas will be here before we know it.  Seems like time is flying by.  I’ve seen more decorations out and some of the homes are really pretty with LOTS of lights and decorations.  Make you want to get into the Christmas spirit.

The last Sully will be on December 22nd.  For that issue I need to have your news by Noon on Ssturday, the 18th.  So, if you have news, please let me know.  Next issue of the Sully after that will be January 5th.

Not much to report.  I did hear a few hunters got a deer or two.  Some even got a bear.  Good luck to all who are still hunting and hope you get what you go after.

Let’s hope that 2022 will be a much better year for everyone.  Hopefully, the pandemic will be winding down, but last I heard, seems like there is always a new strain that seems to be worse than the previous one.  Guess we still gotta wear the mask, practice the six foot rule and wash our hands often.

Hope all are feeling ok.   I think that’s it.  Enjoy your week.  Seems like its supposed to be pretty nice.  No snow on the horizon, from what I’ve seen.  That’s ok with me.  The less, the better.

If you have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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As I’m typing my news late Sunday evening, I’m listening to the wind howling outside.  It’s been pretty fierce at times.  For the week’s weather, check out Sam Burke’s weather report elsewhere in the paper.  Last I heard, we are to get one to three inches of snow on Wednesday.  Hope it’s wrong, but we’ve been very lucky so far.  I think we’re still in for some nice days yet.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Pick them up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-8909 to order yours.

Stop at the Dushore American Legion on Saturday, the 11th, 9 a.m.  There is a craft sale, bake sale, soup and chili sale until they are all gone.  Oh, don’t forget, gnomes too.  Check it out.

Saturday, the 11th is also going to be a fun day in Dushore for kids as well as adults.  There will be many things going on throughout the day, so stop over and see what you might like to do and see.   It’s all Christmas.

Birthdays this week include Elexus Dunkleberger, 6th; Tony Sneidar, Jr. and Robyn McCobin, 8th; Aaron Risser, 9th; and Alexis Musani, 12th.   Hope you all have a nice day.

Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent an enjoyable weekend with their daughter, Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.

Hope you all aren’t bothered with the flu or Covid.  I heard there is a stomach virus also going around.  Stay well.

Well, getting to be about time to “hit the hay”, being it’s 10:30 p.m.   That’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week, whatever you might get involved in.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Kindling bundle made at the Lopez Kindling Factory, on display at the Sullivan County Museum in Laporte.

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Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends.  It’s getting to look more like winter with the cold and the first real snowfall we had.  On Saturday there was a couple inches of snow.  Enough to shovel and plow.   Don’t look for much nice weather now.  Supposed to be cloudy most of the week.

The Fenster families enjoyed some time at their home on Church Street over the Thanksgiving holiday.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Call 570-928-8909 to order yours.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.

I guess it’s hunting season.  Good luck hunters and hope you get what you go out for.  Stay safe in the woods.

Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski spent the weekend in Allentown visiting her parents, Gerry and Paula and her brother Paul and friend Chris.

Gee, don’t have too much to report.  Guess folks aren’t getting out like they used to with all this flu and virus stuff going around.

Birthday wishes this week to Kevin Partington on the 4th.  Have a good day.

There are still activities going on around the County, so keep an eye on the Sully to see if there is something you may be interested in.

That’s it for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you do.  Still not too bad to get out and take a nice walk.  If you have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com, before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Gee!  I can’t believe the month of November is almost gone.  Where did the time go?  We did have some cold weather during the week.  We had some light snow and on Thursday we had a warm up when the temperature went up to 59 degrees by 9:30 a.m.  What a good feeling that was.  We also had some frost and lower temperatures.  Last I heard this next week is to be pretty good with only a few rain and snow showers.  Will be good for those who are traveling for the Holiday.   I was just out, came in,  and as I’m typing my news, there is a cold rain shower.  Sure hope it doesn’t freeze.

Birthdays to round out the month include Serenity Laird and Reese Baton, 23rd; and Cassidy Brown, 30th.  Have a great day.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of each month.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-8909 to order.

There will be no more Civic meetings until the New Year and when the weather is in our favor.  Watch the Sully for that information.  Membership dues are still being taken.  See Heather McDonald to renew or join.   Hopefully, plans in the making to have Old Home Day in 2022.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, are spending a few days over the Thanksgiving Holiday at their home on Church Street.

I got a phone call the other day from Mr. Marek.  In his robust voice he said, “Mrs. McGuire, you made a mistake in last week’s news and you have to fix it.  I’m not 95 years old.  I am 96 years old.”  So, Mr. Marek, I fixed it and Happy 96th Birthday and many more.  He seems real pleased to be that age.    God Bless these old folks.

Hope everyone is feeling well and doesn’t have the virus or flu.  I saw on TV the other night that cases are really rising again, with Luzerne County on the top of the list.  So, I guess wear your mask, wash your hands and practice the six foot distance.   I guess we have to put up with it until it finally leaves for good.

On Saturday, some of the Lopez Civic members gathered at the Monument around Noon to do the Christmas decorating.  Got done in a couple of hours and the weather wasn’t bad at all.  Thanks to Clair Johnson; Jody and Maggie Brumwell; Heather, Kaleigh and Kyleigh McDonald; and Bob and I we had an enjoyable day and hope that everyone likes the display when we turn the lights on.  May make your day a little brighter.

I guess there were some lucky bear hunters in Sullivan County.  I saw a post on Face Book that there were 60 bears taken on Saturday, the first day of the season.  Good luck hunters as you go out.

Tyler McGuire has come home to Lopez for Thanksgiving break from his studies at  RIT in Rochester, New York. 

I hope everyone has a safe and blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Take a minute to think of those who aren’t with us at the time.  Pray for the service men and women that they stay safe, wherever they are. 

I think that’s the news.  Enjoy your week.  Hopefully you’ll only need the umbrella and not the snow shovel.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Take care, stay well, stay safe and see you next time.

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Hope you all are enjoying this cold, brisk weather.  We had frost; we had sun; we had rain; and Saturday we even had rain that turned to light snow.  Wasn’t much, but it was snow.  Weather for the week call for more rain and snow showers with cooler temperatures.

TJ, Alison, and Jase Lowden, along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent a few days at their home here and visited his parents, Ted and Mary on Maple Terrace. 

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Can be picked up from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Church Hall.  Call 570-928-8909 to order.

Birthday this week is Jaeden Patson on the 20th.  Have a nice day.

The last Civic meeting for the year will be Wednesday, the 17th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Membership dues are being taken by Heather McDonald.  See her to renew or to join.   Need to make plans to do the Christmas decorating at the monument and Pavilion.

Hope everyone is well.  Tis the season for the flu bug and hope it passes you by.  I heard tick season is still here, so hunters have to be careful when out in the woods.  Good luck hunting.

Happy Belated Birthday to Mr. Ferdie Marek who celebrated 95 years young on the 12th.  Hope you had an awesome day.

The Civic Association still has some hoodies, sweatshirts and t-shirts available for purchase.  If interested, contact me at the information below.   Cold weather is upon us, so hoodies and sweatshirts are good to keep you warm.

Don’t have much to report.  Keep an eye on the Sully for events that may be coming up that you might be interested in. 

I guess that’s it.  Enjoy your week.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.

I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

WOW!!  There sure was frost on the pumpkins, and everywhere else, this past week, with temperatures in the teens.  Some days it warmed up some, some days didn’t get past 45 degrees.  Sunday afternoon it did hit 53 degrees.  Last I heard, the week is to be pretty good with temperatures in the 60’s.  That would be nice.  Sure not ready for cold and the “white” stuff just yet.

Did you remember to turn your clocks one hour behind on Sunday morning.  I’d rather it stay the way it was and not be doing this.

Was nice to see Scott Aharonian, Narvon, when he stopped for a short visit while spending the weekend at his home on Dutch Mountain.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale, the first and third Sunday of the month, from Noon to 1 p.m., at the Church Hall.  Call 570-928-8909 to order yours. 

Next Civic meeting will be on Wednesday, the 17th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Membership dues are now due.  See Heather to renew or to join.

Hope everyone is doing well and not dealing with the flu and Covid.  I guess it’s still a good idea to wear your mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands often.  No clue when this will finally be over with.

Happy Birthday wishes to Aiden Sperry, 13th; Alek Laird and Mike McDonald, 19th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to TJ and Alison Lowden as they celebrate on the 17.  Have a great day and many more.

Veterans Day is coming up on Thursday, the 11th.  Thank a veteran for their service to keep us free.  We also think of those who are not with us as they paid the ultimate price for our freedom.  

Good luck hunters.  I guess ’tis the season.  Hope you get whatever you’re going after.

That’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week; should be NICE for a change.  Have news, get in touch with me by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, by calling at 570-928-9238; see me; or e-mail at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get your news in.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

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What a week for up and down weather.  Rain, frost, wind, you name it, we had it.  Saturday and Sunday started out miserable, but turned much better toward evening and made it nice for any Halloween parties that were held.  I don’t really like what’s coming, but guess we have no control over what Mother Nature throws our way.

Hope you all got out to vote.  It’s your right and privilege to do so.

The  Halloween party, held on Sunday at the Pavilion, was a blast.  It poured a couple of times during the day, but late afternoon quit and the party was held with no rain.  Thanks to Heather, Kaeliegh, and Kyleigh; Cathy; Clair; Jodi, Emerson and Everyln; and Bob and I who decorated the Pavilion for the event.  It was a fun evening doing that.  Thanks to the Brumwell family for the loan of the many things that were used, from blow up type to all kinds of “spooky things.”  Thanks to Brian and Nina who did an awesome job on the “goodie” bags, cookies and juice and the prize money.  Thanks to Tim, Lori and Diane who had the very difficult job of judging.  They did a fantastic job.   Special thanks to Brian for driving the hay wagon, with the hay loaned by Shawn Nitcznski, taking the many kids, and adults, around town so they would be safe.   What a good time was had by all.  Quite a good crowd this year.  This is sponsored by the Civic Association every year.  Many great comments on the hay ride and all had a super time.  First timers who came couldn’t thank Brian enough for the hay ride.  Hope next year turns out as nice.

Winners of the Halloween party were:

          0-3 —  First, Deacon Burke; 2nd, Izzy Chapman; 3rd, Easton Mensch.

          4-8 —  First, Tessa Chapman; 2nd, Henry Ritinski; 3rd, Willow Schultz

         9-12 –  First, Khloie Bahr; 2nd, Cameron Murray; 3rd, Reese Baton

   Teen & Up –  First, Patti Sneidar; 2nd, Katherine and Eric Kapler; 3rd, Heather McDonald

Thanks to all who entered the contest and had such a good time.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  Pick up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-8909 to order yours.

Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski hosted an awesome and spooky Halloween party on Saturday evening.  Good crowd of friends and so many different and fabulous costumes of all kinds.   Everyone had a super enjoyable time.   Brian does love Halloween.

Next Civic meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 17th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Membership dues are now due.  See Heather McDonald to renew or to join.

FLASH  —  Don’t forget its “Fall Behind” so turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, the 6th or 7th.   I’d rather it stay the same all year round, but who am I to say.   It will be dark at 5 p.m. and will seem like bedtime already.  Also, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms.

Happy Birthday to Tim Bullis, 5th; Devon DeSanto and Tai Iwancio, 6th; and Teri Bullis, 7th; Grayson Burke, 8th..  Have a nice day.

B’s Gang sends special birthday wishes to Brian McGuire who celebrates on the 11th.  Have an awesome day!

I know there were a few hunters around, but haven’t had any luck so far getting that deer.   I think bear season was also in there too.  Good luck if you’re still hunting.

I think that’s all for this time.  Enjoy your week.  I heard there may even be some “white” stuff floating around.   If you have news you’d like in the paper, let me know by 6 p.m. Sunday evening, by calling me at 570-928-9238; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in for you.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

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Hope you all had an an enjoyable week.  We had some rain, had some wind, even had some frost, along with some nice, warm sunshine.  Sunday was pretty cold and I don’t think the temperature went up past 55 degrees.  I saw a map on FB that says we are to have a mild winter.  We’ll see what happens but hope it’s right.

The Halloween decorations are still looking pretty nice.  I heard there were a few Halloween parties and hope they were well attended and everyone had fun.  Still more to come this weekend, so take part and enjoy.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale, the first and third Sunday of the month.  Please call 570-928-8909 to order.  Pick up is from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Church Hall.

Hope everyone is ok and the flu bug hasn’t caught up to you.  Maybe with the cold weather coming, it will kill all the flu germs and all virus bugs.

Haven’t seen many birds around so don’t know if it’s too early or they are taking their time to find the feeders.  Haven’t seen or heard any geese so far either.

Happy Birthday to Makayla Day, 27th; Lydia Spinosa, 28th; Leo McDonald and Misty Pequignot, right on Halloween.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Marty and Dee Whatley as they celebrate on the 27th.  Hope you have a great day.

That’s it.  See you next time.  Enjoy your week.  Have news call me at 570-028-9238; snail mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com, before 6 p.m on Sunday evening.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading.  Comments always appreciated.

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Good day to all.  Hope you enjoyed your week.  Wasn’t too bad, except for the weekend.  Saturday we had a few down pours and Sunday was cold, windy and nasty.  I guess this is the weather we have to expect for this time of year.  Hopefully we will get a few more warm days.  Maybe Mother Nature will be kind to us yet.

In my walks around town, I see the Halloween decorations going up.  The witches, pumpkins, spooks and all look really good.  Even saw a pumpkin in the form of a snowman.  Leaves are mostly gone now since we had some good wind the past few days and the color isn’t nearly as nice as it was last year. 

Halloween party at the Pavilion on Halloween night at 6 p.m.  Get your outfit and mask ready and come have a good time.  Prizes and goodies too.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month, Noon to 1 p.m.  Please call 570-928-8909 to order yours.

B’s Gang sends deepest sympathy to the Bill Stasiak family on the recent passing of Rhonda.  She was a good wife, mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed life.  R.I.P., “Roda”.   You will be missed.

Civic meeting on Wednesday, the 20th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building if it’s too cold at the Pavilion.

Check the Sully for any activities that may be coming up.  Still time to take them in, if you’re interested.   There’s always some kind of hunting season, but I don’t hunt, so don’t really know the details.   Things will slowly be winding down.   With Covid still on the rise, remember to wear your mask, practice the social distancing and wash your hands often.  Someone mentioned they hope things will be back to normal soon and another person responded that they don’t think it will ever be the way it once was.   We can only hope.  I hope everyone is healthy and not bothered with the flu or Covid.

Happy Birthday to Aine Lee McDonald, 21st; Maddie Pochatko, 24th;and Marty Whatley, 25th.  Have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Bruce and Helen (Maximiek), 24th; and Tom and Kristin Iwancio, 25th.  Have a fantastic day.

That’s it for this week.  Enjoy if you get out and about.   May need a sweater or jacket, but the fresh air will be good.

If you have news you’d like in the paper, please contact me before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  Call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail at news@lopezpa.com  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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 Weather.   Rain…….rain……rain.     Mother Nature sure loves us.  We did have a couple of nice days.  Someone keeps saying nice weather coming this week, so I hope they’re right.   Weather is changing.  The leaves have turned and most have fallen off the trees.  Wasn’t so pretty here this time.  Don’t know what’s in store for the winter.  I heard too many conflicting reports, wo will have to wait and see.

Bob and I attended the Che-Hanna mineral show over the weekend.   Saw a lot of folks we hadn’t seen for some time and met some new friends.  All went well.  Our show will be back on track for the fourth weekend in March, still at the Wysox Fire Hall.  Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Congratulations to Jerry Maloney who won the longest beard contest at the DABA activities held recently.  Jerry and his wife have purchased the Mary Kravitz home and do like Lopez so much.  Good job, Jerry.

G and Leslie spent a few days at their new home on Church Street.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  Please call 570-8909 to order yours.  Can be picked up the first and third Sunday of the month at the Church Hall, from Noon to 1 p.m.

TJ, Allison and Jase, along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent a few days at their home here and visitd his parents, Ted and Mary, Maple Terrace.

Next Civic meeting the 20th, 6 p.m. probably at the township building, due to weather at that time.  Membership dues are now due.  See Heather to renew or to join.

Halloween party at the Pavilion, the 31st, 6 p.m.   Prizes and goodies to sample.  Leave your porch light on for the goblins to get a treat.

Joe and Diane Fanning and Molly, Landenberg, spent some time at their home here, doing last minute things to prepare for the Fall weather.  Weather didn’t cooperate very well, but it’s still nice to get away.

Happy Birthday to Bob Burke and Brad Hubiak, 14th;  Josh Anderson and Ken Smith, 17th; Marie Cikovic, 19th; and Ted Hubiak, 20th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Ted and Fay Puzo, 14th; and Kevin and Teri Bullis, 20th.  Have a great day.

That’s it.  Enjoy your week, even if you need a sweather and maybe your umbrella.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238, by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  You can also see me; mail me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in for you.   I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

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Hope you’re all