We had some really nice weather during last week.  Lots of sun, warmth and breezes.  Saturday it poured early, but gave the gardens, flower beds and baskets a nice drink.  Sunday came came in afternoon and all got a nice drink again.  Made everything spring right up.

NOTICE:   THE JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER CIVIC MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, RATHER THAN TUESDAY, DUE TO A CONFLICT WITH SOMETHING ELSE THAT COULDN’T BE CHANGED.  STILL 6 P.M. AT THE PAVILION.  DATES ARE JULY 22, AUGUST 19, AND SEPTEMBER 16.  MARK YOUR CALENDAR SO YOU WILL REMEMBER.

The animals are still around.  Bear(s), coyotes and fox have been seen roaming.  The mother bear and two cubs are visiting many people in town and I heard there is a mother bear and three cubs up on State Game Lands outside of town.  Be on the watch for these guys.  Someone posted on Face Book that they put their dog out and heard so much commotion.  When they checked, the bear had the dog in his mouth.  They made lots of noise and the bear finally let go, went to the neighbors to harass the dogs there.   This was in Mildred.  We just have too many bear around here and they come earlier and closer all the time.

Hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.  I imagine lots of picnics, family time and pool time over that weekend. 

Saw on TV the other night that Sullivan County is now up to four confirmed cases of COVID 19.   Don’t know how the others are doing, but hope they are recovering well.  Would be nice if the whole thing would go away, but doesn’t seem like it will anytime soon.

Special 95th birthday wishes to Mary (Mamie) Kravetz as she celebrates on the 2nd of July.  Also on the 2nd is Don Springer and Stacey Olsen; Brandan McCobin, 4th.    Hope you all have a nice day.

B’s gang sends birthday wishes to Christ Darrow for July 2nd; and Bill Stasiak, 6th.  Have a great day.

Happy Anniversary to Kurt and Linda Schroeder, 3rd; Mike and Heather McDonald for 13 years on the 7th; Jeff and Kristin (McDonald) Mensch, 5 years also on the 7th.  Have a wonderful day.

Bob Jr. and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, visited for a short time with  his parents, Bob and JoAnn McGuire.  We did the face masks, social distancing, the whole thing to stay safe.

I guess that’s the news.  Enjoy your week.  I heard it’s to be warm but chance of showers every day.  Hopefully the weekend will be good for the Fourth Holiday.  So, get out, get some fresh air, work in the garden, plant some flowers, take advantage of the nice 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.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.