Hope you all had an enjoyable and safe 4th of July Holiday.  We did have a couple of thunderstorms early in the week.  Was also hot, humid, sunny and smokey weather from the fires in Canada again.  A few days the air quality was in the red zone.  Hopefully, the air will clear and all will be good.

Had a nice phone chat with Carole Kilgus.  She is doing well and getting settled in with Kevin and Teri.  Enjoying the weather.  She gets to spend time with great granddaughter and says that’s a lot of fun.  She said to tell all her friends here that she says Hello.  She does miss Sullivan County and all her friends here, but does like where they are now.  They are in Amish country so enjoys watching a horse and buggy go by every now and then.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  To order, call 570-928-8909; 732-221-2803; or 440-645-9719.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.

Tyler McGuire, Liverpool, NY, spent a few days over the Holiday with his Dad, Bob Jr.  He also spent time with Uncle B, Nina Weslowski and his grand parents, Bob and JoAnn McGuire.  Fun time while he was here.

Thank you to the Blatt’s for their generous donation to Cold Spring.  They say they sure appreciate having the water there and have used it for quite some time.   We’ve had so many good comments on the face lift that was given to the trough and everyone says thanks for the water supply there.

Welcome to Duane and Patty Johnson who have become permanent residents at their home on Turrell Town Road.  Their son, Jason, Melissa and James recently spent ten days with them.

Civic meeting, July 19th, 6 pm. at the Pavilion.  Old Home Day plans coming along.  Still need volunteers so if you’d like to help, let us know.

Pat Arcaro would like anyone who wants to donate a basket for our raffle, to please call her at 570-928-8930.

Don’t forget to start cleaning your attic, garage and basement.  The Civic Association is having a flea market on Saturday, August 19th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Nessie, at the pond.  Anyone is welcome to set up.  If interested call Bob ant 570-928-9238 and let him know.   In case of rain, it will be held at the Pavilion.   You know the saying, “your trash might be someone else’s treasure’.

Happy Birthday wishes to Patty Johnson, 9th; Samantha Burke 10th; Dan Stasiak, 11th; and Woody Woodford and Averie Bahr, 13th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Mike and Heather McDonald who celebrate their anniversary on the 7th.  Also to daughter, Kristin and Jeffrey Mensch, who celebrate the same day.  Hope you all have a great day.

Guess that’s it for now.  Enjoy your week.  Hopefully get some much needed rain to help tame down all the smoke and will be good for the gardens and flowers.  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.

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