Hope you all enjoyed your Fourth of July weekend.  We had some really heavy rain on Thursday and again early Saturday and there was a lot of thunder and lightning.  It did turn out nice late Saturday for gatherings and picnics.  Sunday was a really nice day for places that held picnics and fireworks.   Some rain expected during the week, but warm again.

Sympathy to Heather McDonald and family on the passing of her brother-in-law, Jason Brown, on June 27th, due to a tragic truck accident in Bradford County.

Sympathy also to Sam Burke and family on the passing of her grandmother on July 1st.

It saddens me to report the death of Molly Johnson on the 3rd of July.  She was such a dear friend to all who knew her.  Funeral was held on Tuesday, the 6th, from Zion Lutheran Church, with burial in Fairview Cemetery.  She will certainly be missed. 

Tom, Kristin, Tai and Luke Iwancio, Harrisburg, and Rev Mother Christophora, Ellwood City, spent the long weekend at St. Nicholas House on Church Street. 

Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent the long weekend with their daughter, Tina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.  Got some camping time in, despite the rainy weather.

Civic meeting will be held on Wednesday, the 21st, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.

Happy Birthday to Brayson Thomas Lee Siddle who was one year old on the 5th.  He is the son of Alyssa Pequignot, grandson of Kevin Pequignot and great grandson of Irene (Huray) Pequignot.  Hope he had a great day.

Happy Birthday wishes to Bryson Brumwell, 6th; Samantha Burke, 10th; and Dan Stasiak, 11th.  Have a nice day.

B’s Gang sends birthday wishes to Bill Stasiak on the 6th.  Hope it was great.

Happy Anniversary to Mike and Heather McDonald on the 7th.  Also, to Jeffrey and Kristin (McDonald) Mensch as they celebrate on the same day.  Enjoy your day.

There was some activity at Tent City over the Holiday weekend as some of the places were occupied and we enjoyed the fireworks.

Gardens are doing quite well from the rain we got.  Hopefully they will give lots of produce to enjoy.  Flowers are looking good.   I have a spot where mint is growing like crazy.  I’ve been drying it and giving it to family to use.  Seems this is the best year and just keeps going.

I think that’s it for now.  Enjoy your week.  It’s going to be a nice one.  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.  Please send it to me by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

TWO OF THESE LITTLE CRITTERS HAVE BEEN SCOOTING AND PLAYING AROUND THE AREA.

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