Well, how do you like the crazy weather??  All week was some snow, cold, frost, wind and Thanksgiving wasn’t all that good.  As I’m typing my news Sunday evening, the weather is nasty, as it was all day with sleet, wind and flurries.  Sure would like it to warm up, but don’t think that will be the case any time soon.

Congratulations to Paige and Kyler Burke for making the Honor Roll.  Keep up the good work.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies and halupki for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-8909 and leave a message with your order.  Pick up will be Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving.  Enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski were her parents, Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown; her brother Paul Weslowski and his partner, Chris Weand, Allentown; Bob McGuire, Jr. and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek; Marty Slocum, New Albany and us.  Meal was delicious, especially desserts.  All enjoyed playing Win, Lose or Draw. 

No Civic meeting for the coming months.  Watch the Sully for date, time and place of the next one.  It’s not too late; you can still pay your 2020 dues.  See Heather McDonald.

Started out nice on Sunday, but the weather suddenly changed.  Despite the freezing rain and wind, the Monument area and Pavilion were decorated for Christmas.  Had a really good group of workers that included Molly and Clair Johnson; Heather, Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald; Vito Arcaro; Kyler Burke; Brian McGuire; Nina Weslowski; and us.  Didn’t take that long and hope you all like it when the lights are on and you’re coming into town.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent a few days over the Holiday at their home here.  Went home early to avoid the storm.

Happy Birthday wishes to Aaron Risser, 9th; Andrea (Matychak) Anderson and Irena Pochatko, 12th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Good luck deer hunters.  With the ground cover of snow, you will be able to track that big buck with no trouble.

There are still things that go on around the County.  Keep your eye on the Sully to find out details.  You may be interested in something. 

Guess that’s it.  Enjoy your week, but be careful out there and stay safe.  I heard we may get up to ten inches of snow.  Hope it’s wrong, but never know at this time of year what Mother Nature has in store for us.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Weather wasn’t all that bad during the week.  Higher temperatures until Friday and Saturday when it went from 38 degrees down to 16 degrees.  On Sunday we had our second snow fall.  Was surprised when I woke up and saw it snowing.  Only a couple of inches, but enough to shovel and plow.  Enough on the hill across the street for Mike and the girls to enjoy sledding.  I heard this week is to be pretty nice and good weather for Thanksgiving travelers.  Hope that is the case.

On Sunday, December 1st, we are going to Christmas decorate up at the monument.  If you’re available, come on up, at 10 a.m. to give a hand.  The more to help, the soon it will get done.  Just hope the weather cooperates for that day.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies and halupki for sale.  To order, call 570-928-8909 and leave a message on the phone.  Pierogie pick up will be on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home on Church Street.

Time is going by pretty fast.  Before we know it, it will be December.  The decorations around town are looking pretty nice.  Hope you all enjoy them when driving through.

I guess bear hunting is in now, with deer hunting on the horizon.  Good luck hunters and bag that big one.

Happy Birthday wishes to Elexus Dunkleberger on December 6th; Tony Sneidar, Jr. and Robyne McCobin on the 8th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Keep an eye on the Sully for events coming your way, that you may be interested in.  Seems there’s always something going on in Sullivan County.

I think that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week.  Hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Take a moment to pray and thank those who cannot be with us as they are fighting for our freedom.  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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Had some pretty cold temperatures and frost during the week.  Lowest was four degrees on Wednesday.  The sun feels nice, but the wicked wind is always with us.  Last I heard, it’s to warm up, with rain.  I’ll take the warm, but not the rain.  We’d probably get sleet.

I see there are some Christmas decorations going up.  Looks nice but we have to get through Thanksgiving first, and it’s only a couple of weeks away.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-8909 and leave a message with your order.  Pierogie pick up will be on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Guess there is some kind of hunting going on.  I see hunters going up in the woods.  Don’t know if they’ve gotten anything, but good luck to all.  If you want to check hunting dates, look at Linda Raub’s Forksville news.  She’s really up on all that since she and her family do hunt.

Some birthday wishes to send out.  Happy Birthday to Serenity Laird and Reese Baton who both celebrate on the 23rd.  Cassidy Brown ‘s special day is on the 30th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

I haven’t seen much ice on the ponds so far.  Going past Lake Jean the other day, there were just dribs and drabs along the shore line.  May be a little early yet. 

There will still be things going on around the County.  Keep an eye on the Sully for these events.  Might be something you’d like to do.

If you missed the New Albany Volunteer Fire Co. play, you still have time.  The play, A Fractured Hee Haw will be presented again on Friday and Saturday, the 22nd and 23rd, 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall in New Albany.  There will be a bag auction, basket raffles, food and beverages for sale each evening.  Take time to go and support the Fire Company.

Bob and I enjoyed lunch, with some of his classmates, at Angelo’s Restaurant in Wyoming on Saturday.  They are making plans for their 60th high school class reunion next July.  Thirteen were in attendance and all had a nice time and got some things taken care of.

I will say Happy Thanksgiving now as some may not get the paper in time for the following week.  Enjoy your time with family and friends.  Give thanks to those who cannot be with us due to serving out of Country to keep us free.

Guess that’s the news.  Enjoy your week, whether it’s warm, cold, sunny or rainy.  Gotta put up with this kinds of weather.  It’s winter, ya know.

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

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Guess we have to expect this cold weather we’re getting.  It’s that time of year, even though it’s a little early.  We had some really cold mornings and some nice days when it warmed up.  Saturday we had only 7 degrees early, but did get nice during the day.  We did have some snow that covered the grass and the road, but the sun took care of that pretty quickly.  Heard we are to get an arctic blast during the week and then warm up again.  Mother Nature still wants to play tricks on us.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order call 570-928-8909 and leave a message with your order on the phone.  There will be pierogie pick up on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 19th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

I missed some birthdays again last week.  So, Happy Belated Birthday to Grayson Burke who turned 4 on the 8th; and to “B” who celebrated on the 11th.  Hope you had a good day.

Happy Birthday to Aiden Sperry, 13th; Monica Black, 16th; Alek Laird and Mike McDonald, 19th; and Jaeden Patson, 20th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to TJ and Alison Lowden as the celebrate on the 17th.  Have a super day.

Bob and I had visitors on Saturday when his sister, Lola Mattie, Forty Fort, and his niece, Georgia Martin, Swoyersville, stopped by to visit.  They also visited next door with their cousin, Irene Pequignot, Linden, who had come to spend the weekend at her home here.  Nice time for all.

Don’t know if there is hunting now or not.  If so, good luck to all.  I don’t hunt so don’t keep tract of the schedule.

We still have a couple of Lopez mugs in stock for sale.  We have 2013 (EUB Church) and 2015 (Jackson Hotel).   $20 each.  If shipped, postage is extra.  They make nice Christmas gifts.  If interested, contact me at the information below.

Still don’t get out much, but improving every day.  Thanks for the get well cards.  They are appreciated.

I failed to mention Veterans Day last week, so hope you thanked those who have served and are serving to keep us safe and free.   They are an elite bunch of men and women doing a great job for our country.

Guess that’s about it.  Keep and eye on the Sully for things going on.  I’m sure there will be some.  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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Well, hope you all remembered to turn your clocks back on Sunday morning.  I failed to mention it in my news last week.

We had some really frosty, cold, windy days and had some really nice days too. Guess it’s that time of year to expect the weather we’re getting.

The Civic Association Halloween party was a big success, despite the rain, wind and even a tornado warning.  The kids had a great time and Brian had the trailer decorated and covered to keep the rain out.  Thanks to all who donated to make this a fun event.   Thanks to Nina and Brian for chairing and the judges.    Hope next year is as much fun.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order call 570-928-8909 and leave a message on the phone.  There will be pierogie pick up on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 19th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

I failed to mention birthdays and anniversaries so here are some for the end of October.

Happy Belated birthday wishes to Maddie Pochatko, 24 October; Marty Watley, 25th; Makayla Day, 27th, Lydia Spinosa, 28th; and Leo McDonald and Misty Pequignot, 31st.  Hope you had a nice day.

Happy Belated anniversary to Bruce and Helen Amon, 24 October; Tom and Kristin Iwancio, 25th and Marty and Dee Whatley, 27th.  Hope it was great.

Here are some birthdays for the first part of November.  Tim Bullis, 5th; Devon DeSanto and Tai Iwancio, 6th; and Terry Bullis, 7th.  Have a nice day.

Guess that’s about it.  I haven’t been out and about too much yet, so keep and eye on the Sully for things that may be going on that you’d like to attend.  I hear we may get a few flurries and some rain during the week, then get  nice again.  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.  Enjoy your week.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Again, as in the past, the civic association had their Halloween Social. Attendees were paraded around, Winners were picked, they were given a goodies bag, fed cookies candy and punch and then Brian got them loaded on his COVERD hay trailer to cruse around town to stop at the homes that had their porch light on. The costumed group covered Lopez and added more goodies to their stach. A great night was had by all.

Sorry, I didn’t get any new in last week.  I was sick and wasn’t by the computer at all.  I’m getting better, slowly; not there yet, but hopefully every day is better.

Since I wasn’t out all week, I don’t know of things going on.  The weather was pretty nice.  Sunday we had some heavy rain in the morning, but turned out nice in the afternoon.

Civic Halloween party will by Thursday, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Please have your porch light on if you want the kids to stop by after the party.

Keep an eye on the Sully for activities going on that you might be interested in.

Don’t know what the weather will be for the week, but hope it’s nice.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To place your order, please call 570-928-1099 and leave a message.  There will be pierogie pick up on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Civic dues now due.  See Heather McDonald to pay yours.

My mind is in a haze and can’t think of anything more.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans are.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading.

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Had another week of up and down weather.  Had pouring rain all day Monday.  Had some frosty mornings and then a warm up during the day.  Saturday and Sunday we were hit with frosts, but got nice after a while.  Last I heard, we may get some showers and cooler weather during the week, but the weekend is to be really warm again.  I’ll take it.  Just not ready for what will soon be coming.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly and a couple of friends, came up from Landenberg to spend the weekend at their home here.  They all enjoyed the Fall Festival in Forksville, even with the rain that dampened them for a while.  It did get warm and sun shiny later in the day.

Irene Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home on Church Street.

Don’t forget that Halloween will be coming up on the 31st.  The party will be held at the Pavilion at 6 p.m.  Prizes, treats and fun, so get your costume ready and come on over.   Please remember to leave your porch light on if you want all these “spooks” to stop by.

Civic dues are now due.  See Heather McDonald to pay your 2020 dues or any that you have been lax on. 

Bob McGuire, Jr., Hunlock Creek, Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski enjoyed an old fashioned “weenie” roast on Friday evening with us.  Weather was a little chilly, but a nice bonfire was going to roast the dogs and keep warm.   Missed you Alex.

Haven’t heard if there have been any lucky archery deer hunters in this area.  Don’t know how long the season is, but good luck anyway.

Happy Birthday to Marie Cikovic, 19th; Ted Hubiak, 20th; Aine Lee McDonald, 21st.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Kevin and Terri Bullis as they celebrate on the 20th.  Have a good day.

Keep an eye on the Sully for things that may be coming up that you might be interested in.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  Please call 570-928-8909 and leave your order on the phone.  There will be pierogie pick up on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Thank you for your order.

The Halloween and Fall decorations are looking quite nice at the homes around town.  I see there are a lot of pumpkins to make pie, pumpkin roll and cookies when Halloween is over and they can be used.

Guess that’s about it for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you plan to do, even if we get some sprinkles.  Have your boots and umbrella handy.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

An old building in town was just torn down. It was once the Hallabuk home. One photo was saved from it was a photo of Helen Hallabuk taken some time ago.

We are getting some frosty weather.  I guess it’s that time of year.  We did have some nice days after cool mornings.  Saturday we had a good frost.  We had rain, wind and cold too.  I still haven’t seen any geese going South.  Guess I’m just not out when they are flying over. 

It is with sadness that I report another loss in our community.  Sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Bob Neufer who passed away on Saturday.  He was a big part of the community, being very involved with St. Vladimir’s Church, the Civic Association and mowing lawns.  He will truly be missed.

Got the following e-mail from William Fox in Lesterville, after reading about the black panther.  He said they were at Foxes Den up there and the guys saw a Fisher Cat in the back yard for a second time.  He thinks rather than a black panther it was the Fisher Cat.  He said it’s a pretty good size and runs like a cat.  So, maybe no black panther, just a Fisher Cat.

While Alex and Ginny Stavisky were here recently they were out quadding up past Cold Spring and they saw a porcupine.  Nothing unusual; he just thought with the mention of the other animals, he would mention what they saw.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 15th, at the TOWNSHIP BUILDING.  I think it will be too cold at the Pavilion.  Civic dues are still being taken by Heather McDonald.  See her to pay your 2020 dues or any years you may be behind on.

Halloween is fast approaching.  The annual party will be on Halloween, the 31st, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Goodies and prizes.  If you’d like the ghosts and goblins to stop by your house, please leave your porch light on.

B’s gang sends Congratulations and Best Wishes to Billy and Tori (Robinson) Stasiak as they were married on Saturday at Connell’s Dam.  Beautiful day for an outdoor wedding. 

Sympathy from the community to the family and relatives of Victor Stavisky who recently passed away.

Happy Birthday wishes to Sally Houseknecht, 12th; Tom Iwancio and Mickey Bednar, 13th; Brad Hubiak and Bob Burke, 14th; Josh Anderson and Ken Smith, 17th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Ted and Fay Puzo as they celebrate on the 14th.  Have a good day.

Don’t forget, Saturday and Sunday, the 12th and 13th,  is the 39th Sullivan County Fall Festival, held at the Forksville Fair Grounds, rain or shine.  Lots of food, kids activities, demonstrations, lumberjack/chainsaw carving competition.  Take a ride down and enjoy the time there.

TJ, Allison and Jase Lowden,  along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent a few days at their home on Church Street and visited his parents, Ted and Mary on Maple Terrace.  They did some archery deer hunting while they were here.

I didn’t realize archery for deer is in now.  Good luck hunters.  Haven’t heard if there were any lucky hunters so far.

I think that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  Will really need the umbrellas and boots.  Heard we are to get some substantial rain most of the week.  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.

A very lovely bridal photo of some one we think was a local person , but we just don’t know who.

Had a week with some pretty warm temperatures, after cool mornings.  Maybe we’ll get a few more.  Did have rain all day Thursday and some on Saturday.  The colors are changing and the leaves are falling.  Had a report of four big flocks of geese going South on Sunday morning.  The chipmunks are busily packing their mouths with seeds to store for the winter.  Lots of Fall decorations out around town.  They all look so festive. 

OK.  Here we go.  Got a call about another “cat” outside Lopez on Route 487, near Lesterville. This was on Friday between 5:30 and 6 pm.   But this time, it was a black panther.  I’m only reporting what I was told.  First, they thought it was a bear, but it glided across the road.  A car coming along stopped and watched it for a while too.  It was definitely a black panther, according to the phone caller.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Alex and Ginny Stavisky, Palm Bay, FL, spent some time at their home on Main Street.  Enjoyed the nice Fall weather and watching the leaves changing.

Don’t forget the Fall Festival coming up on Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13 at the Forksville Fairgrounds.  Keep an eye on the Sully for details.

Halloween is on the horizon.  Get your costume ready.  The Lopez Civic Association will hold their annual Halloween party on the 31st, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Treats and goodies and prizes.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 15th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion, weather permitting.  If too cold or stormy, will be at the Township Building.  Have you paid your 2020 dues?  They are now due.  If you haven’t paid 2019, they are also due.  See Membership Chairperson, Heather McDonald to take care of this.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent Sunday and Monday at their home on Church Street and did some, hopefully, last time mowing there.  Weather was really nice while they were here.

Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Kapler, October 1st;  Joe Fanning and Kyleigh McDonald (10), 2nd;  Gwen Hontz and Dylon Pequignot, 7th; Leah Elizabeth Risser (10) and Ryan Weisbrod, 8th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Tony and Donna (Lansberry) Cikovic as their special day is the 2nd.  Have a good day. Guess that’s it.  Enjoy your week, even if we get a little rain. Hopefully we’ll have some nice, Fall weather to enjoy.   Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time. 

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As I sit here early Monday morning typing my news, it is quite foggy out there.

GUESS WHAT!!!!!   We had NO rain all week.  It was such a beautiful week with warm temperatures and lots of sunshine.  Don’t think it’s the same for this week.  Looks like rain a couple of days.  The leaves are falling; the humming birds have gone; the chipmunks are still here filling their cheeks with bird seed. 

Irene Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home on Church Street.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Next Civic meeting will be Tuesday, the 15th of October, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion if the weather is nice.  If not, it will be held at the Township Building.

Civic dues are now due for 2020.  See Heather McDonald to pay yours and for 2019, if they haven’t been paid. 

Halloween is just around the corner.  Have you thought of how you might dress for that spooky day.

Bob and I spent Saturday visiting our son, Bob Jr., Hunlock Creek, and helped him work on a couple projects.  Weather was perfect for outdoor work and was a nice time.

Who has seen the mountain lion again in Lopez?  Guess he/she likes it here and wants to hang around.  Hope someone is able to get a picture when seen.

Get well wishes to Rev Mother Christophora, Ellwood City, as she had knee surgery.  Hope she continues to heal well.  Thoughts and prayers going her way.

Keep an eye on the Sully for events that are coming up in October. 

Happy Birthday wishes to Bob Day, 23rd; Annaliese Froese and Jon-Paul Matychak, 25th; Ted Beaver and Dinky Burke, 27th; and Kurt Schroeder, 29th.  Have a nice day.

B’s gang send birthday wishes to Tom Finan as he celebrates on the 25th.  Have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Chris and Michele Craig, 27th; and Dustin and Sam Burke, 28th.  Congrats and many more.

Guess that wraps it up for this time.  Enjoy your week.  A little rain never hurts.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

I got a note from a Jeff Shay along with a photo of a framed advertising picture containing a thermometer. He said it was in the first house he bought some years ago and kept it. Jeff told me he knew nothing about Lopez until he found www.lopezpa.com on the internet. Then he sent the photo to me. Here it is coompliments of Jeff Shay.

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and those that attended the Bow Hunters Festival had a good time.  Weather is still pretty nice so far.  We did have one day with pouring rain and Saturday it rained lightly all day.  The leaves are falling, so that says something.  Don’t want that quite yet.  Haven’t seen any geese so far, so that’s a good sign.  The humming birds are still around, as well as the chipmunks.  We are to get some really warm weather during the week.  I’ll take it.

There was a mountain lion spotted in Lopez last Friday morning.  Got a call from Dawn Guglielmi that she saw it about 6 a.m.  She said it was a magical and beautiful animal.  Someone told her it was probably a bob cat and she said not; had a large head and long tail.  It was crawling up to Hail’s farm to get their chickens.  She called them, got them out of bed, but said she wanted them to know the lion was coming their way.  They got up and did see it.  Paul shot twice and the noise from the gun scared it so bad it jumped the fence and took off for the woods.  Dawn said she’s seen bear, deer and small animals, but never a mountain lion.  Paul thought they come from the woods up Dutch Mountain way.  So, three people did see the lion, so there’s proof they are around.   I know the late Mr. Harvey told me he’d seen them up Dutch Mountain where he lived.

St. Vladimir’s Church has peirogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Thank you to whoever put the beautiful hanging flower on Sonnie Decker’s porch.  It’s a pale orangish color and so pretty.  Kaeleigh, Kyleigh and I have been watering it to keep it alive.  It’s doing so well and I think Sonnie would be happy and it’s a nice reminder of what he did with flowers there.

Happy Birthday to Mya Evans, 20th; Roland Dayton, 21st; and Bob Day, 23rd.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Coming up in October is the Fall Festival at the Forksville Fair Grounds.  Watch the Sully for information on this event.

Hard to believe that Halloween is just around the corner.

Bob and I visited last Thursday with his sister, Lola and Mike Mattie in Forty Fort.  She had just come home from having surgery.  Get well and feel better soon.

Alex Stavisky, Palm Bay, FL, just couldn’t stay away.  He’s spending some time at his place here and doing some odd jobs.  Wants to see the fall foliage and the leaves changing.   Should be soon. 

I think that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; should be half decent.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day Holiday.  Did get some rain, but not a lot.  Rest of the week was pretty nice, after some cool mornings.  I guess cool weather is on the way.  Haven’t seen any geese flying South yet, but probably won’t be long.  The humming birds are still active at the feeders, along with the other birds.  The chipmunks are bouncing around looking for seeds to store for the cold weather.  Heat and humidity coming back the middle of the week, but that’s fine with me.   I did see a bunch of turkeys in the cemetery.  Usually only two show up, but this time there were ten, poking around trying to find grub for the day.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, call 570-928-1099.

The next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 17th, 7 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Hope it’s still warm then.  Membership dues are due for 2020 and your 2019 dues, if you haven’t paid them.  See Heather McDonald to renew or become a new member of the Civic Association.

Bow Hunters Festival is coming up on the weekend.  Always a fun place for kids and adults to try their skill with shooting at targets, moving and still.  Other things to see and do that weekend.  Watch the Sully for information on this event, held at the Forksville Fair grounds.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent a few days at their home here.

I’m probably forgetting something, but I guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; won’t be a whole lot more of them.  We can only hope for a mild winter.  Gardens are winding down and flower beds are starting to show signs of cool weather.  Have news, mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Have a good week and I’ll be here next time.

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Hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day Holiday.  Weather was really great for most of the week.  Looks like we’re in for some rain, but we can handle that.  It’s nothing compared to what folks in the South are experiencing from Hurricane Dorian. 

Sullivan County Fair is over for this year.  Next up is the Bow Hunter’s Festival, coming up next week.  Watch the Sully for details on this event.

Bob and I were at World’s End State Park where he (UVBOB) did a fluorescent mineral program for the campers and some public there.  There was a nice crowd of adults, and kids, that came.  Thanks to Jane Swift for having us again this year.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Happy Birthday wishes to Alexia Vermiere, 13th; JoAnn McDonald and Carmela Walosin, 19th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Jim and Barbara Craig as they celebrate 59 years on the 10th.  They are now residents of FL and hope they are missing Hurricane  Dorian.

Anniversary wishes also to Scott and Susan Aharonian as they celebrate on the 14th.  Have a nice day.

Alex Stavisky, Palm Bay, FL, spent quite some time in Lopez recently, doing some odd jobs at his place on Main Street.  We enjoyed having him for a good, old fashioned “weinee” roast over an open fire and did lots of visiting, telling happenings, catching up and laughing.  Was a great time!  Bob said “best time ever”, thanks Al.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 17th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Membership dues for 2020 are now due.  If you haven’t paid 2019, now is the time to do that too.  See Heather McDonald to pay your dues or become a member of the Civic Association.

Guess that’s it for now.  We may have a few rainy days for the week, but enjoy whatever your plans are.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

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Well, we finally had a pretty good week with only one day of rain.  The weekend was perfect for camping, reunions and other activities.  Supposed to be pretty good this week, too, with maybe some rain on Wednesday.  Sounds good to me.  We may finally be having some summer-like weather, even if it’s a little late.

Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home on Church Street.  She attended her 50th class reunion, class of 1969, which was held at the Dushore American Legion.  Kevin Pequignot from the Kast Hotel in Williamsport, and one of his cooks, Holly, did the catering for the event.  There were thirty-three classmates who came and a total of fifty-one people.  All had a great time and decided to try to get together once a year for a picnic, for whoever can make it. 

The Civic Association is looking for a good, used, working, refrigerator.  If you are up-grading and getting rid of your working refrigerator and would like to donate it to the Civic Association, contact Bob at the information below.  Would be appreciated.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Civic Association dues will be coming due in September for 2020.  If you have not yet paid your 2019 dues, now would be the time to do so, so you don’t lose your membership status.  See Heather McDonald to pay your dues.

The next Civic Association meeting will be on Tuesday, September 17th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.

Happy Birthday to Kristin (McDonald) Mensch, September 5th;and  Miles Baton, 8th.  Have a nice day.

B’s gang says Happy Birthday to Roda Stasiak as she celebrates on the 6th.  Have a great day!

Happy Anniversary to Joe and Rose (McDonald) Sbardella as the celebrate their special day on the 5th.  Many more.

Sr. Ella Mae McDonald, Trenton, NJ,  spent some time recently with JoAnn McDonald, Sayre, and with her brother, Leo, in Dushore.  Nice family visit. 

Sullivan County Fair will be coming up this week  with lots going on.  Check the Sully for all those activities and programs.  Lots of family fun there.  Not long after that, the Bow Hunter’s Festival will be held at the Forksville Fair Grounds.  That’s always a good place to go and have fun.

Guess that’s the news.  Enjoy your week and the Labor Day weekend.  It’s the last “hurrah” of the summer.  Weather is to be half decent, from what I heard last.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

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Another week of up and down weather.  Monday and Wednesday nice.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday we were blessed with rain.  Saturday was another nice day.  Sunday was something else.  Bad thunder storm with high winds, rain and lightning.  We were on our way home from Litchfield and it got so windy and the rain came so fast.  It poured gang busters and the wind was wicked.  In a very short time the wind had blown limbs off trees and knocked some trees down, landing in the road or along the road. Getting closer to Towanda, it wasn’t so bad, but still rained all the way home.  I did hear that the storm was as bad here too.  I know folks were complaining at the picnic about their gardens not doing so well because of all the rain and not enough sun.  Half the week is to be stormy and the last half nice again, if you can believe that.

TJ, Allison, Jase, along with Wesson, enjoyed a few days at their home on Church Street and visited his parents, Ted and Mary on Maple Terrace.  They all celebrated TJ’s birthday.  Nice time for all.

Joe and Diane Fanning, Molly, Landenberg, and grand daughter, Haley Latch, St. Georges, DE, spent some time at their home here and got a lot of projects done, with Haley being a big help.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Bob, Jr. and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, stopped by on Monday on their way to RIT, Rochester, NY, where Tyler will begin his Freshman year there.  He’s going to be studying in the Computer field.  We wish him good luck.   

Happy Birthday wishes to Mary (Maximiek) Santiago, 21st; Macrina Pochatko, 23rd, Karly Amon, 26th; and Gaige Burke, 29th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Jason and Heather Burke as they celebrate on the 26th.  Have a good day.

School will be starting on Thursday, the 22nd, so please be aware of kids waiting for the buses.  Use common sense and slow down when you see the bus and the kids too.

Don and Renie (Kravitz) Risser spent a week in town along with their son, Aaron, and granddaughter, Leah, and the family dogs.  They went to the Eagles Mere Craft Show and stopped at the Eagles Mere Air and Auto Museums. Time was spent paddle boarding, hiking, and fishing.  Leah caught the most fish–16!!!  Don spotted a bear and her three cubs one morning. Sienna Miller, a cousin, spent a day at the house. On Sunday, Mary Kravetz and Annabelle Kravetz came for brunch. Everyone enjoyed the nice weather–except for the first night with no power or telephone!

Sullivan County Fair is coming up soon, along with other things going on around the County.  Keep an eye on the Sully to find out and it might be something you’d be interested in.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  Just keep the umbrella and rain boots handy and you’ll be fine.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you. I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

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Hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  The weather during the week was nice for a couple days.  Wednesday we had rain late in the day and the brightest lightning and loudest thunder I’ve ever heard.  Thursday started out nice and then a storm rolled through and I think all of Sullivan County was without power and those on Frontier were without their phone.  Power came back on after four hours, but most phones were not working until Saturday morning.

Ruth Kale and Pat Arcaro would like to thank all those who participated in the Lopez Old Home Day basket raffle.  The Civic Association really appreciates your support!!  THANK YOU!!

Donors and winners were:

Hurley’s – Food Basket – Kristi Fourney

Sullivan Review – 1 year subscription – Susan Aharonian

NAPA – Car care basket – “Kevin”

Linda Patson – Doggie basket – “Kevin”

Pam’s Restaurant – $20.00 Gift Certificate – Nina Weslowski

Pat Arcaro – Flamingo Basket – Chris Pajak

Ruth Kale – Back to school basket – Linda Santarelli

West Side Deli – $25.00 gift certificate – Linda Patson

Jolly Trolley – Picnic Lunch bag – “Cheech”

Happy Jacks – Display sign – Evalyn Lansberry

50/50 Raffle winners:  First – Les Isett; 2nd – Marcella Acosta; 3rd – Linda Beaver.

Thanks to all who purchased tickets.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Next civic meeting will be Tuesday, the 20th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.

I guess that’s it for now.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Have a great week and I’ll be here next time.

SCENES FROM OLD HOME DAY 2019

What can I say!!  We had a couple of really miserable days with heavy rain.  Was hard to get things done for the weekend, but Saturday turned out so nice for Old Home Day.  Finally, no rain.  Sunday was as nice with sun, warmth and a nice breeze.

The Civic Association would like to THANK EVERYONE who made our Old Home Day another success.  To all who donated in any way, volunteered their time and all of you who came to support us, it was so much appreciated.  Special thanks goes to Brian McGuire for chairing the event.  A lot of hard work; a job well done. 

The annual Homza reunion was held on Saturday at Connell’s Dam.  Weekend visitors at the Huray home included:  Irene Pequignot; George Homza; Sophie Bednar; Marge Whipple; Michey and Karen Bednar; Paul and Marge Bednar; Paul, Susan, Andrew and Morgan Bednar; Shawn Pequignot and friend, Jess; Dylon and Misty Pequignot and friend, Hunter; Kevin and Alyssa Pequignot; Jennifer Pequignot and friend, Andy; Elexus Dunklegerger; serenity and Alek Laird.   They took a ride up to Martin’s swimming hole and there was a bear laying in the road in front of Betty Popso’s home.  They also saw two buck and a doe in the cemetery.  They also visited Sulfur swimming hole and did some berry picking.  Good time for all.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Bob, Jr. and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, spent Saturday with Bob and JoAnn McGuire, Brian McGuire, Nina Weslowski, and helped at Old Home Day.

Don’t forget.  The 4-H Sullivan County Rocketry Club will hold their launch on Saturday, the 10th, at Harvey Vough’s farm at 10 a.m.   Rain date will be Sunday, the 11th.

Happy Birthday wishes to Stephen Mikolajczyk and Sherill Dayton, August 4th; Kyle Froese and Kathy Lebo, 9th; Randy Lebo, Jackie Craig, and Mary Lowden, 10th; and Kari Spinosa, 11th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

“Camper City” (can’t call it “tent city” anymore; no tents) was filled with many campers for some time last week and the weekend.  The Borick relatives were here and many of their friends came to spend time and enjoy Old Home Day.  Many kids were there this year, along with some family dogs.  They had a super time while they were here.

Job Corps CRC will have their annual picnic on Thursday, the 15th, 5:30 p.m. at the Pavilion.  This is for anyone in the community who would like to attend, have a good meal, and find out the latest happenings at Job Corps.  They are doing some pretty amazing things there.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 20th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Hope you can make it.    September will be the start of new memberships and renewals for 2020.  If you haven’t paid your 2019 membership, now is the time to do that.  See Heather McDonald.

Guess that takes care of the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  I heard it’s finally to be pretty nice.  Hope so.  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

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Hope you all had a nice weekend.  Weather was pretty good most of the week, with a couple of showers along the way.  Hope other Nature will be in our favor Saturday for Old Home Day.  I saw on TV there may be a couple showers early in the week, but the weekend looked good.

Old Home is coming up on Saturday and you still have time to donate to the fireworks fund.  If interested, contact Brian McGuire at 570-928-9838.  Any amount will be appreciated.   Hope to see you there.

Got the following e-mail to share:

Don and Irene (Kravitz) Risser spent several days in town last week. Also visiting were their sons, John and Aaron, granddaughter, Leah Elizabeth, and the family dogs, Cammi, Quinn, and Cassie. Along with cousin, Sienna Miller, they went to the Lycoming County Fair in Hughesville.  On Sunday, they served brunch to aunts, Mary Kravetz and Annabelle Kravetz.  They had a bear sighting while on an afternoon walk.  Other activities were kayaking, doing crafts, hiking, and playing board games. Everyone enjoyed a good vacation on the mountain. 

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

4-H Rocketry meetings are over, but the launch will be held on Saturday, August 10th, at the Harvey Vough farm at 10 a.m.  Get your rocket ready and have a good time.  Rain date will be Sunday, the 11th.

Now that the weather is nicer, there are activities going on around the County.  Keep an eye on the Sully for these events. 

I think that’s it for this week.  Enjoy the week; hopefully will be real nice,

even with a little shower.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Here is what the Lopez Commemorative Mug Collection looks like now.

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Hope you all had a nice week, even with the heat and humidity and the rain we had on Tuesday Wednesday and Sunday.  Monday and Tuesday were nice.  Must have rained pretty good on Sunday afternoon, from what I heard.  Don’t know about the rest of the week, but someone said not so humid and hot and maybe rain showers.  I think we’ve had enough rain.

From Thursday through Saturday, Bob and I were in Richmondville, NY, where my sister, Karen Davis and her partner, Dale Case, rented a summer home.  They decided to have a family reunion, so all six of my siblings were able to be there.  That included Donna, Troy, Michigan; Betty, Victoria, TX; James, Pine Bush, NY; Margi, Palmyra, VA; Karen, The Villages, FL; and Barb, Valrica, FL.  Also able to come to the reunion included Kimberly Roth, Jacksonville, FL; Ann Roth, CT; Michele Roth, NY.  They are the daughters of my deceased sister, Sandy.  Also included were cousins, Gary and Sue Davis; Phil and Kathy Davis; and Stanley and Mary France.  There was niece, Angie Decatur  and her partner, Ali Mitchell;  nephew, Pete, Melanie and Jackson Northrup.  We all had such a great time visiting, eating and visiting some more.  Some games were played; lots of pictures taken and some old pictures were passed around; and lots of fun around the fireplace making Smores.  Looking forward to another reunion next year.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Don’t forget, Old Home will be coming up soon.  Saturday, August 3rd, with a chicken dinner at noon, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, Post 452, Mildred; games, variety of food; dunk tank; hay rides; Bingo; refreshments; t-shirts; hoodies;  koozies; fantastic fireworks, music by The Gypsys and DJ “B”.  Hope to see you there.  See the ad in next week’s Sully.

Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, is spending the week with his grand parents, Bob and JoAnn McGuire and visiting his Uncle “B” and Nina Weslowski.  Lots of fun will be going on.

Happy Birthday to Jan Marie Manuel, 25th; Marino Santarelli, Mark Hartnett and Carole Kilgus, 28th; Madison Burke and Matt Dayton, 29th; and Casey Bonardi, 30th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

I guess that’s it.  Enjoy your week.  I heard it’s to be a little less humid, but rain in the forecast.  Can’t do anything about it.  Mother Nature doesn’t seem to listen to us.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Introducing Lopez Commemorative Mug 2019

This was the Lopez VFW Fire Hall (originally known as WELDON FIRE CO) with the truck bay on the left and dinning hall on the right. . Upstairs was the VFW Hall and in the late 60s housed a failed dress factory. This building burned in the 1982 Lopez Fire along with seven other buildings.

Hope you all had a nice Fourth of July holiday.  Weather was off the charts.  Monday was pretty nice.  Tuesday and Wednesday we had rain, hot, sunny and muggy.  Fourth of July we had pouring rain late evening for an hour.  Friday and Saturday, it was hot and humid most of the day.  Also, on Saturday, the Lopez Civic Association had their annual flea market at the Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Everyone got loaded up when it was over and just after we got home, about 3:30 p.m., it got so dark and windy and began to pour.  Had a couple of downpours.  Sunday was a beautiful day.  I heard most of next week is to be less humid and lower temperatures, with no showers.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 928-1099.

It’s been asked by a few people if there will be a chicken dinner this year at Old Home Day on Saturday, August 3rd.  The answer is YES.  It will be hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, Post 452, Mildred American Legion.   The Civic Association will have games, t-shirts, hoodies, hay rides, dunk tank, food and DJ “B” will spin the discs from 9 to midnight. There will again be awesome fireworks at 10 p.m., courtesy of Boom-Booms by “B”.  If you’d like to help with the cost of fireworks, please call or see Brian McGuire.   Bingo will be done by Saints Peter and Paul Church and St. Vladimir’s Church will have a variety of foods.  So, please come out and support these organizations and have a great day.  It will be appreciated.  The Gypsy’s will play earlier in the afternoon. 

Bob McGuire, Jr. and Tyler, Hunlock Creek, visited on Saturday with his parents, Bob and JoAnn McGuire and took care of selling the food at the Flea Market.

Next 4-H Rocketry meeting will be on Monday, the 15th, 2 p.m. at the 4-H Office in Dushore.  Any questions, call Leader, Bob McGuire at the number below.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 16th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Old Home Day plans in the works, so plan on attending and see how you can help make it another successful year.

Happy Birthday wishes to Quinn Vinetelli, 12th; Woody Woodford, 13th; David Black and Molly Johnson, 14th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to David and Lavonne Black as they celebrate on the 14th, along with Matt and Sherill Dayton, the same day.  Have a great day.

Mildred Fireman’s Festival is Friday and Saturday, the 12th and 13th at the American Legion Post 452.  Support those folks and help them raise money for their expenses.

Keep an eye on the Sully.  With the nice weather and summer, there will be lots of things going on around the County that you might be interested in.

Marc, Jr. and Tatiana Fenster, and baby, Sophia, Philly, spent the weekend at their home here. 

Get well to Ted and Mary Lowden who seem to be under the weather right now.  Hope they feel better soon.

I think that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

SATURDAY AUGUST 3^rd,  2019

LOPEZ OLD HOME DAY

Noon till Midnight

Chicken BBQ  at noon, hosted by

Ladies Aux. Legion Post 452, Mildred

“The Gypsys” play 2 pm to 6 pm

Foods *  Beverages * Games * Bingo * 50/50 Raffle

Basket Raffle * Dunk Tank * Hay Rides * Old Friends

LOPEZ T-Shirts  *  Hoodies  *  Koozies

GREAT FIREWORKS AT DARK by “B4”

DJ “B” 9 PM TO MIDNIGHT

NO PETS AND NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED

The main pavilion just got a new roof coating. Looks great.

Weather again this week had its ups and downs.  It rained, was nice, was windy, was cloudy and did it all over again.  Saturday there was a rainbow after a down pour a couple of times, because it would rain, the sun would come out so nice and a rainbow would appear.  Sunday was nice, except for the wind that didn’t want to stop all day long.  The leaves were really showing their bottoms, which I was told meant rain, but didn’t get any.  The branches were sure swaying back and forth.  I guess the week is to be hot and muggy again, but I’ll take that over snow and cold.

It seems that the bear have been around quite a lot lately.  A mother and a couple cubs were seen up Fannings  and they also saw a BIG ONE up there while they were here for the weekend, getting some yard work done.   Diane was mowing grass and turned the mower around and there he/she was, with a cub.  They ambled off into the woods.  She told Joe to be on the look-out when he was by the pole barn too. We had one in our back yard early afternoon on Friday.  Scared the bejesus out of me.  Never know anymore when and what time they will be around.

Don’t forget, Flea Market, Saturday, the 6th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Stop by and see what you might be interested in.

Congratulations to Aaron Kinsey for Distinguished Honors.  Congratulations to Charles Armioia, Kyler Burke and Dakota Higley for Honor Roll.  Good job to all.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, please call 570-928-1099.

We were in Forty Fort on Saturday to visit Bob’s sister, Lola and Mike Mattie and family.  Was a fun time.  On the way home, we stopped in Hunlock Creek to visit Bob, Jr.  Tyler is on vacation at Ocean City, Maryland, having a good time at the beach.

Still need volunteers to help Old Home Day on Saturday, August 3rd.  If you are available and can spare some time, please contact Bob at 928-9238 or Brian at 928-9838.  Any help will be appreciated.

Anyone interested in helping to defray the cost of fireworks can contact Brian.  Any donations accepted to have another spectacular display this year at Old Home Day.

Next 4-H Rocketry meeting will be on Monday, July 8th, 2 p.m. at the Extension Office in Dushore.  New members welcome.  Any questions, call Leader, Bob McGuire, at 570-928-9238.

Happy Birthday to Samantha Burke, July 10th; and Dan Stasiak, 11th.  Hope you have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Mike and Heather McDonald for 12 years on the 7th; also Jeffrey and Kristin (McDonald) Mensch, on the 7th for 4 years.  Congratulations to all and have a great day.

I know there are things that will be going on as the months progress.  The Mildred Fireman’s Carnival is in July and also the turtle races in New Albany, so kids, get your turtle and have a fun time.  Keep an eye on the Sully for those things going on and other dining and entertainment activities.  It’s that time of year and can only hope for outdoor doings that the weather will cooperate and be nice.  We’ve had enough rain for the rest of the year.

Guess that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week, whatever you plan.  Gardens and flower beds are really looking good.  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.

Guess I can only say one word for the week………RAIN.  Itrained every day until Saturday and Sunday, when it finally gotnice, sunny and hot.  I’ll take it.  The ground is still squishy and wet. We need more warm days to dry things up.

Bob and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, came up over Father’s Day to spend time with his parents and wish him a Happy Day.

Congratulations to Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald who both made the honor roll at Agora Cyber school.  Good job.

There were twenty-two guys who spent the weekend at the Ridge Runners cabin on Flat Street.  Three generations of Hermans have kept the cabin going.  They were from Allentown, Reading, Kutztown and other areas.  They came to have a bachelor party for one of the Herman boys who is getting married in September.   They were trying to talk him out of the wedding, but didn’t have any luck.  The young fella said he’s very happy to be getting married.  They all had a good time playing corn hole, horseshoes and other games.  They were neighbor friendly.

Volunteers are needed on July 2nd for Pavilion clean-up to get ready for the up-coming Flea Market on July 6th.  If you’re free and can help, meet at the Pavilion at 4 p.m.  Many hands make light work. 

The Flea Market will be on Saturday, July 6th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  There are still a few tables left.  If interested in selling your things, contact me and I’ll put your name on a table for you.  I think there will something to everyone’s liking, so stop up and browse around……..then buy your treasures.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

The Mike McDonald family enjoyed camping over the weekend and the weather was perfect.

PEOPLE  —  School is out.  Kids are playing, riding bikes, etc.  It seems that so many are not being diligent in their driving and it’s like they have to be in such a hurry to get nowhere.  Please slow down.  You know who you are, so take it easy.  It’s too late when there’s a serious accident.  Leave a little earlier and you’ll get wherever.

We need some volunteers for Old Home Day on Saturday, August 3rd.  If you can give some time — a little or a lot — please contact Bob or Brian McGuire.  It will be appreciated.  You will be helping the Civic Association and the community and will make Old Home another success.

There will be fireworks Old Home Day by “Booms, Booms by “B”.  They do get expensive and it’s a pretty fantastic show.  If you’d like to help defray the cost of the fireworks, please contact Brian at 570-928-9838.  Any donation will be greatly appreciated.

I guess the bear(s) have been making the rounds again.  Tim Brown had one in his yard that tipped over his burning barrel and left.  Guess there was nothing good in there.  There was one seen walking down Maple Terrace and went between Lowden’s house and garage.  They are coming earlier now too.  Makes you keep an eye out and always looking over your shoulder to make sure one isn’t near you.  And, the Game Commission keeps bringing more and dropping them off at the Game Lands, so they just keep coming back around town, and most of them have at least one ear tag. 

Happy Birthday wishes to Mamie Kravetz as she celebrates 94 years young on the 2nd of July.  Also, the same day are Don Springer and Stacey Olsen; Brandan McCobin, 4th.  Hope you all have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Kurt and Linda (Popso) Schroeder as they celebrate on the 3rd.  Mike and Heather McDonald celebrate 12 years on the 7th; and so does his daughter, Kristin and Jeffrey Mensch, for four years.  Congratulations to all.

B’s gang sends birthday wishes to Chris Darrow on the 2nd; and Bill Stasiak on the 6th.  Have a good day.

Guess that’s the news.  Enjoy your week; I think it will be pretty good after we get done with a couple days of rain.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Our new bridge is getting its final top coat which could not be done late last year because of low temperatures

Hope you all had a nice Father’s Day weekend.  Most of the week was windy, cloudy, some rain, some sun and some warmth.  Mother Nature still can’t make up her mind what kind of weather we should have. 

Friday was a great day for a surprise birthday encounter for Nina Weslowski when her parents, Gerry and Paula, her brother, Paul and friends, Jordan and Chris popped in from Allentown to spend the weekend.  She was surprised!!  They had told her they couldn’t come as they all had to work.  They “fibbed”.   On Saturday they had a cook out at the Lopez campground with other friends helping her celebrate.  Was a fun time and the evening ended with fabulous fire works by “B”.  Also was a nice Father’s Day for her Dad.

TJ, Allison, and Jase Lowden, along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent the weekend at their home on Church Street.  They were here to spend Father’s Day with his Dad, Ted and Mary Lowden, Maple Terrace.  TJ was put to work and got the job done really well.

Table space still available for the July 6th Flea Market at the Pavilion.  Contact me at the number below, if interested.

Next S.C. 4-H Model Rocketry meeting will be on Monday, the 24th, 2 p.m. at the 4-H office in Dushore.  Any questions, call Leader, Bob McGuire, at the number below.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, call 570-928-1099.

Bob and I visited with his sister, Lola and Mike Mattie in Forty Fort on Friday when we went down to do some shopping.

Happy Birthday to Jack Caccia, 22nd; Cindy Stavisky, 23rd; Jean Woodford, 24th; Andy Matychak and Garrett Burke, 27th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Jessie and Lisa Sperry as they celebrate on the 24th.  Have a good day.

B’s gang says Happy Birthday to Matt Karchner as his special day is the 28th.  Hope it’s great!!

Keep an eye on the Sully, now that the weather “may be nicer”, for things going on around the County that you might be interested in.

With all the rain we’ve been having, it’s hard to get gardens planted and flower beds done.  It’s mostly too wet and mushy.  Farmers, especially, are affected by this crazy weather.

I think that may be the news for this time.  Enjoy your week, even if you have to wear you rain boots.  At least it’s not a lot of snow and cold.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Recipe of the month:

Lopez Ice Box Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

1 roll (16 oz.) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough

½ cup hot fudge topping

2 containers (8 oz. each) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Line two cookie sheets with cooking parchment.

Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with 2 layers of plastic wrap, leaving a lot of over-hang.

Drop one TBSP balls of dough on cookie sheets.  Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.  Cool completely, 20-25 minutes.

Heat ½ cup hot fudge topping as directed on jar until spreadable, but not completely melted.

Spoon 2 containers (8 oz. each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, into medium bowl.  Fold hot fudge topping into whipped topping.

Spread ¼ of the whipped topping mixture in bottom of pan.   Place 8 cookies evenly on top of mixture.  Continue making 2 more layers until pan is full and using all 24 cookies and 4 layers of whipped topping.

Wrap overhang plastic wrap over top of loaf pan.  Freeze at least 6 hours or until firm.  Place serving plate upside down over top of pan; turn plate and pan over.  Remove pan; remove plastic wrap.  If desired, drizzle cake with additional fudge topping.  Cut while frozen with serrated knife.  Can be served frozen or let slices stand for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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Hope you all had a good weekend.  I think we are to get some better weather, which everyone will like.  We were gone over theweekend, but I did hear there was some bad weather on Saturday evening.  Mother Nature has some weird ideas about weather any more and is giving it to us in handfuls.

Thank you to whoever sent me the e-mail about the Memorial Day parade. I did not mention American Legion Post 452, Mildred, and all the veterans who marched that day and they are the most important part of the parade.  If not for them, we wouldn’t have our freedom.  Also, there were the Legion riders from Post 996, Dushsore.  I do apologize and I’m glad you brought it to my intention.

Sympathy from the community to the family, relatives and many friends of Kathy Neufer who passed away on the 30th of May.  Funeral was held on Monday, the 3rd of June at St. Vladimir’s Church, with burial and graveside services on Tuesday at Resurrection Cemetery in Wescosville, Pa.  She was a very active in her Church and other organizations.  She will be missed.

S.C. 4-H Model Rocketry will start on Monday, June 10th, 2 p.m. at the 4-H Office in Dushore.   Following are the dates for the remainder of the club.  They are all on Mondays at 2 p.m. at the 4-H Office.  They will be June 24, July 8, 15, 22, and 29.  Launch date is set for Saturday, August 10th at the Harvey Vough farm.  To answer any questions about Rocketry, contact Bob McGuire, Leader, at the phone number below.

Congratulations to Aaron Kinsey as he graduates on Friday, the 8th.  Good luck in your future.

Don’t forget, July 6th is the annual Lopez flea market at the Pavilion, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Table space available.  Food will be sold by Lakeside Chef.  Come up, take a look.  You might find something of interest to you.

Bob and I spent the weekend in Canadaguia, NY, to attend the Wayne County Gem and Mineral Club annual show where UVBOB did the 5 fluorescent mineral programs for the weekend.  Weather was really nice until Sunday when it lightly rained off and on, but the cleared up and was sunny and warm.  Had an awesome crowd and good time with old and new friends.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

HINT:  “Ant trap:  1 part borax and 3 parts powdered sugar. Sugar attracts and borax poisons them.  They will carry it back home and exterminate the colony.    You can also pour a little honey into a shallow dish.  Ants are attracted to the sugar but become stuck and can’t get out.”

Dumpster will be at the Township Building on Saturday, the 8th.

Happy Birthday wishes to Shelly Craig, 1st; Lydia Stasiak, 5th; Lynn Malkemes, 8th; Matt Dayton, 10th; and Sandy Kriel, 14th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

I think that’s it.  Enjoy your week.  I see the sun now, early Monday morning, so looks like a good day.  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.

RECEIPE OF THE WEEK:

Pistachio Nest

A nest of pistachio ice-cream is shaped in a soup ladle, and scooped out with a teaspoon.  Three Jordan almonds are placed within and the nest is served on a bed of straws, represented by crossed slivers of candied orange peel.

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What a perfect Monday for the parades in Sullivan County.  Thanks to all who came out to our parade on Monday morning in Lopez.  Special thanks to the great group of kids that marched for the Civic Association, along with some parents.  Also, to Heather McDonald who made the “unique” wreath this year and was placed at the Monument by Kathy Isett.  Les Isett, first time speaker, did a fine job.  Thanks to Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald who handed out the flags for all who attended.    Thanks to DJ “B” for the sound.   Also, thanks to Mildred Fire Company for road duty to make sure no one come into town to disrupt the services.  Can’t forget Clair Johnson II who took care of the podium  If I forgot anyone, I thank you too.  Hope to see you all again next year.

Can’t say the same for the weather during the week.  Had some rain, was quite windy some days and pretty cool.  Not summer weather at all.  Saturday was really nice with some rain late evening.  Sunday, Mother Nature sure didn’t cooperate.  There was heavy rain and windy conditions.  It did clear up late afternoon.   Hope you all got your picnics in between the rain drops.  “B”‘s 22nd Annual Turkey Smoke went on even though Mother Nature didn’t help things.  Despite the muddy conditions, everyone had a good time, good food, good friends and good music.  The fireworks were awesome again this year.

Don’t forget the dumpster will be at the Township Building on Saturday, June 8th.   Call Tim Brown for particulars.

Saturday, July 6th will be the annual Lopez flea market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Table space available and also booths may be used.  Food will be

sold by Lakeside Chef.  Maybe something you’ll see that you’ve wanted for some time and you finally found it.  Hope to see you all there.

St. Vladimirs Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, June 18th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  I think it will be warm enough up there.  Clean up and plans for Old Home Day will be discussed.  Hope you can make it.

Bob McGuire, Jr. and son, Tyler, visited on Sunday with his parents and brother and enjoyed B’s Turkey Smoke.

There were quite a few of the Borick clan who were in over the Memorial Day Holiday.   Always have a great time at  B’s Turkey Smoke.

Gerry and Paula Weslowski, son, Paul, and his friend, Chris, Allentown, spent the Holiday weekend with Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.  Had a good time at B’s Turkey Smoke.

HINT:  “Homemade oven cleaner:  ¼ cup dish soap, ½ cup lemon juice, 1 cup vinegar,

and 1 ¼  cup water.  Put in a spray bottle and shake gently.  Spray your oven and let it sit

for about half an hour.  Wipe the oven out and you’ll have a nice looking place to bake.  (Don’t know if it works, but let me know if you try it and it does work.)

Guess that’s it.  Check the Sully for things that may be going on in the County, now that summer will hopefully be here.  Enjoy your week.  I heard it’s to be pretty nice, but we’ll see what Mother Nature says.  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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Weather, weather, weather.  What can I say.  It rained Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday, and was cold and windy.  Friday, Saturday and Sunday were nice until Sunday afternoon when we started getting severe storm warnings.  We didn’t get what they had said, but did have rain, wind, thunder and lightning off an on most of the evening.  Haven’t heard what the week will bring, but I hope it’ll be good weather for the Holiday weekend coming up, with Memorial Day parades and picnics.  We sure don’t need this rain. 

Sincere and deepest sympathy to the family, relatives and many, many friends of V Rev Gary Matychak as his wife, Georgette, passed away early Sunday morning.  Gary was born and raised in Lopez, became a priest and lives in Altoona.   Thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.

Congratulations to Dustin and Samantha Burke on the birth of their son.  Deacon James Burke was born on the 15th, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long.  He has two brothers, Gaige and Grayson at home. Have fun with this little bundle of joy.  

Ted and Mary Lowden, Maple Terrace, spent a few days in NJ with TJ, Alison and Jase Lowden.  They were there for Jase’s first birthday celebration.  They all had a wonderful time.  Hardly seems possible he’s one year old already.  Time passes by so fast.

I hope you all got out and voted on Tuesday.  Even if the person/persons you voted for didn’t make it, you did your duty and had the privilege to vote.

St. Vladimirs Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

If you happen to see Jake Gardner around, wish him a very Happy Birthday as he celebrates 91 years young on the 26th.

Happy Birthday to Michele Craig, 26th; Nick DeSanto, 29th and Bruno Day, 31st.  Have a nice day.

B’s gang send birthday wishes to Sandy Pardoe as her special day is the 31st.

Happy Anniversary to Tony and Patti Sneidar, 26th; Joe and Diane Fanning, 28th; and Jack and Joyce Walsh, 29th.  Have a great day.

Marc and Lisa Fenster, Philly, spent some time at their home here.  They also visited their daughter, Beth, Anthony, Dominic and Christopher Sneidar at their new home in Dushore.  Good time for all.

HINT:  “Add Sage and Rosemary to your campfire  to help keep mosquitos and bugs away:  wrap the Herbs in some aluminum foil…..wet it…..poke some holes in the foil…..it will smoke all night.”

HINT: “Take 1 gallon of vinegar 2 cups of Epsom salts and ¼ cup of dish soap, mix all  together and pour some into a spray bottle and spray your weeds in the morning and they will be dead by evening.  It also takes them longer to come back.  Just don’t spray what you don’t want to kill.  This does work.”

Keep checking this column on the Lopez web site for more tips.

www.lopezpa.com than click on JoAnn’s photo. That’s the news for now from the soggy, squishy yard in Lopez.  Enjoy your week, rain or no rain.  It could be much worse.  Be thankful for what you do have.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Holy cow!!!   Mother Nature sure isn’t cooperating with nice weather at all.  Most of the week was cold, windy and cloudy.  Saturday was a really nice day.  Sunday was miserable with rain and cold all day.  Not a good day to help Mom’s celebrate their special day.  Last I heard, rain almost all week again, with Wednesday the nicer day.  Enough already.  We’ll need goats and cows pretty soon if the grass keeps growing with all the rain.  On Sunday our power and phones were out for an hour and a half, due to someone hitting a pole.

Sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of James Eugene Spence who passed away on Sunday, the 12th.  Funeral was held on Wednesday, the 15th at St. Basil’s Church, with burial in the Parish cemetery.

DATES TO REMEMBER:  Wednesday – May 15th – street sweeping.

Tuesday – May 21st – Voting,  7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Township Building.  Get out and vote.  It’s your right.

Wednesday – May 22nd –  Civic meeting, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  NOTE CHANGE OF DAY.

Monday – May 27th – 10 a.m. –  Memorial Day services, 10 a.m. in the Park.  Speaker will be Les Isett.  Placing the wreath will be Kathy Isett.

Saturday – June 8th – Dumpster at the Township Building.

Saturday – July 6th – Annual Lopez Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pavilion.  Tables available and also booths.  Contact me at info below for more information.

Saturday – August 3rd – Lopez Old Home Day, Noon to midnight, at the Pavilion.  Lots of fun for everyone.  Watch for the ad in the Sully for details.

Congratulations to Josh and Mindy Anderson on the birth of their daughter, Collette Josephine on the 10th.  Josh is the son of Andrea (Matychak) Anderson.  Good luck with the new bundle of joy.

Bob, Jr. and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, spent Saturday with Bob and JoAnn McGuire and helped her celebrate Mother’s Day.  Tyler enjoyed fishing at the pond, along with Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald.  Caught some fish, but threw them back.  Just fun for the kids.

Happy Birthday to Janet Weidner, 22nd; Susan Aharonian, 24th;  and Tanya Stasiak, 25th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Marc Fenster, Jr., Philly, spent a couple of days at his home on Church Street.

St. Vladimirs Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

HINT:  “Place some orange peels in a Mason jar; fill with vinegar. Let sit for two weeks.  Pour vinegar into a spray bottle and use for cleaning, bug spray and to eliminate ants.”

I think that’s the news from this chilly back yard in Lopez.  Enjoy your week.  Somehow we’ll manage.  We always seem to cope.  Might have to wear a light jacket or use the umbrella, but it’s all good.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Well, the weather is still not cooperating at all.  It’s been cold, wet, damp, windy and not so comfortable.  Saturday was about the best day.  I thought it was to take a turn for the better, but doesn’t seem that way. 

Bob and I spent the weekend in Forty Fort with his sister, Mike and Lola Mattie.  We attended the NEPA Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show, held in Pittston, where UVBOB did the fluorescent mineral presentations.  Was a fun time and great crowd.

Along with Bob and I, thanks to Clair Johnson, Heather, Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald, we all got the park clean up done and ready for mowing, if the weather gets nice enough to do it.  Pretty we right now.  Gotta have a talk with Mother Nature about it.

Third period honor roll is out.  Distinguished Honors includes Kyler Burke and Aaron Kinsey.  Honor roll includes Charles Armioria, Joey Malkemes and Matthew Hetsko.  Congratulations to all of you.

Due to Election Day being on Tuesday, the 21st, the Civic meeting will be on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Please do get out and VOTE.

The humming birds are back.  We put our feeder out one day last week and within a half hour they had found it.  The neighbors have their out and have them also.  Love to watch them.  Fascinating little birds.

Sunday is Mother’s Day.   I hope everyone has a great day. 

Happy Birthday wishes to Elizabeth Spinosa, 10th; Xander Kapler, Kessler Gilbert, 12th; Jase Lowden, 14th; Cory McDonald, 15th; Marian Hubiak, 19th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Tim and Bobbi Jo Brown as they celebrate on the 21st.  Congrats and have a fantastic day.

St. Vladimirs Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

HINT:  With the warmer weather (hopefully) coming and kids out in the sand box, mix a cup of cinnamon with the sand.  It helps to repel ants, flies, centipedes and even the neighborhood cat. 

That’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  Don’t put away those rain boots or heavier jackets just yet.  Hope for some sunshine and warm weather.  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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Got some good frost over night on Sunday into Monday morning.  Sun looks nice, but it’s only 21 degrees as I’m typing my news at 6:30 a.m. on Monday morning.   The week’s weather wasn’t all that great.  It was cold, windy, rainy and a tornado watch was in effect, which was cancelled, so that was good.  We sure don’t need more rain, but I heard rain all week.  The ground is already so saturated.  Can’t work in the garden or flower beds, just too wet.  Anything planted will freeze with these cold temperatures.  Whatever happened to Spring and what will Summer bring?  I guess that’s Lopez living.  Never know what Mother Nature has in store for us.  There was a tornado watch out Friday evening, which was cancelled, so that was good.  There is still clean-up going on from the last storm and tornado that went through.

Hope all you turkey hunters were successful on Saturday, the first day of the season.

St. Vladimirs Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Don’t forget to keep these dates marked on your calendar:

Wednesday, May 22nd — Civic meeting, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Note date change.  The 21st is Election Day so there will be voting at the Township Building that day.  I do hope you’ll get out and vote.

Saturday, June 8th — Dumpster will be at the Township Building.  Call Tim Brown for details.

Saturday, July 6th — Annual Lopez Flea Market – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Tables available and also booths can be used.  Time to clean the closets, basement and garage.  You may have something that someone else might be interested in.  For information, call me at the number below.

HINT:  The humming birds will soon be arriving.  Here is the recipe for their food.  Please do not use any red food coloring.  Mix 4 cups boiling water and 1 cup sugar.  Put in feeders and watch the cute birds come and enjoy.  They usually come by Mother’s Day, but never know with this weather if they will or wait until it’s warmer.  Lots of other birds at the feeders now, and we enjoy watching them.  Can even put bird seed in our hand and feed them that way.

Happy Birthday wishes to Paige and Kyler Burke, May 1st; JoAnn Day, 2nd;  Ken Pochatko, 6th; Ted Lowden, 7th; and Diane Fanning, 9th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Hopefully with the warmer weather coming, there will be activities going on around the County.  Keep an eye on the Sully for that information.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week, even if you need the umbrella and rain boots.  Could be worse.  I heard Chicago was to get 10 inches of snow Saturday into Sunday before it quit.  Guess we’re lucky in that respect.   Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Hope you all had a very nice Easter.  Weather wasn’t that bad on Sunday.  A little cool and then the sun would give some heat and it would be nice.  Last Monday was the bad day with the heavy rain and the tornado that went through many areas of Sullivan County.  Our power was off for nine hours, but some didn’t have power restored until much later than that.  No one was hurt and everyone worked very hard to get things cleaned up.  There is still clean up to do and will get done as time goes on and hopefully no more severe storms.  We need a lot of warm weather to dry things up and not be muddy and squishy.  We did have rain late Tuesday afternoon and all evening.  I think that’s enough for some time.  It is getting nicer so you see the kids out playing in the fields and yards, so that’s a good sign.  Haven’t really heard the weather report for the week, so will take it day by day and see what happens.

HEADS UP!!!   Here are some dates to put on your calendar:

          SUNDAY the 28th — There will be park clean up at 11 a.m.  This will be to get ready for park mowing.  Volunteers are needed so if you can help, show up at the Pavilion at that time.  The more help, the better and will get done in no time.

         TUESDAY the 30th –  Street sweeping will be done in Lopez.  So, you might not want to wash and hang clothes on that day.  It gets pretty dusty, but will be a good job done.

         SATURDAY —  June 8th – Dumpsters will be at the Township Building.  Check with Tim Brown on particulars on this as to time, what you can bring and can’t bring.  He can give you details.

         SATURDAY – July 6th — Annual Lopez Flea Market at the Pavilion, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Table space available and also booths can be used.  If interested, or for details, call me at the number below.   Put these dates on your calendar so you’ll know what’s going on.

St. Vladimirs Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

We enjoyed a cook-out on Sunday with Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski.  Also there was Marty Slocum and Bill Stasiak.  Good meal and good time.

Some birthday wishes to send.  Happy Birthday to Jon-Paul Matychak, 23rd; Katherine (Kapler) Applegate, 25th; Mickey (Fedorchak) Mowery, 26th; David Spinosa, 28th; and Abby Matychak, 30th.  Hope you all have a super day.

HINT:  “Homemade Oxi-Clean:  1 cup peroxide, 1 cup water, half cup of baking soda.  Mix well and use two tablespoons per load of laundry.”

TJ, Allison, and Jase Lowden, along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent a few days over the Easter Holiday at their home on Church Street and visited his parents, Ted and Mary Lowden, Maple Terrace.  Was nice weather most of the time for being outside and taking walks.

Guess that’s about it.  Keep an eye on the Sully for up-coming events in the County.  Enjoy your week and let’s hope we’re going to finally get some NICE weather.  Have news call me; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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