Thank you to EVERYONE who helped in any way to make Lopez Old Home the success that it was.  Even with the pouring rain on Saturday, early evening, things still went on. If you donated anything to the day; whether it was volunteering your time, baking, cooking, whatever, THANK YOU.  There are way too many people to list, you know who you are, and we do thank you.  The kids had a ball running through the rain and splashing in the huge puddles.  The rain finally quit and the awesome fireworks were done too, purchased from B4 Pryo, LLC, right here in Lopez.  Check out his website to see what all he has to offer.   Special thanks to you, the public, who came to support the Civic Association.   Hope to see you again next year, and many more folks.

We did have little rain showers on Thursday and Friday, but not like Saturday,..  Sunday was a hot and humid day, but with no rain.  Looks like we’ll be getting more during the week.

Sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of John Reese who passed away on July 22nd.

Teri Bullis and her Mom, Carole Kilgus, New Holland, were in Sullivan County  on the 28th of July to celebrate Carole’s birthday with family and friends at breakfast at Pam’s in Dushore.  Nice time for all who were able to make it.  Many more Happy Birthdays, Carole.

St. Vladimir’s Church 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 440-645-9719 or 732-221-2803.

Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home here and enjoyed her family reunion at Connell’s Dam on Saturday and also some time at Old Home Day.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, came in on Sunday to spend a week at their home.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate and they will have a nice vacation.

Next Civic meeting will be on Wednesday, the 21st, 6 pm. at the Pavilion.

I see Tent City was really full over the weekend as so many came to town to attend Old Home Day and also spend time with all who were at their respective places.  Good time for all.  Ron did a fantastic job with fireworks on Friday evening.

Sullivan County Fair is just around the corner.  Check the Sully and Face Book for all the details.  Lots going on during that time.

School will soon be starting too.  Some kids are glad to go; some kids don’t really want to go, but will, reluctantly. 

There is still some summer time left, so watch the Sully and Face Book for things that will be happening.  There will certainly be something of interest for you to take part in or just watch.  I know there will be a lot going on in Dushore for Founder’s Day on Saturday, the 10th.  Full day planned with all kinds of activities.

The 4-H Model Rocketry Club will hold their launch on Saturday, the 10th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Vough farm fields.  Open to anyone interested to see how the kids have done with their rockets and watch them go up, up and sometimes away. 

Think that’s it for now.  Enjoy your week.  The gardens are doing really well and there are lots of apples to make delicious pies and applesauce.  Someone said with all the produce and fruit available that we may have a hard winter this year.  Will have to wait and see what Mother Nature has in store for us.   Hope she will be kind to us.

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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