After some really nice weather, looks like we’re going to have a rainy week.  As I sit here very early Monday morning typing my news, it’s raining pretty good and looks like it’ll be a dreary day.  We do need the rain, but I think we got spoiled with all the nice weather.  Leaves are still falling and color is fading.  Gardens and flower beds are about done for this year.

Another Saturday coming up and it will be soup-er at Hails Family Farm in Lopez.  Fresh hot soup and chili to go, along with a dinner roll and cornbread, beginning at 11 a.m. at their Lopez stand.  Any questions, call Joyce at 570-721-1145.

NOTE:  Next Civic meeting will be held on THURSDAY, the 19th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  This is a DATE CHANGE, so mark your calendar accordingly.   Membership dues still being taken by Molly Johnson.

The Halloween party will be held at the Pavilion on Tuesday, the 31st, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Refreshments and prizes, so get your costumes ready.

Bob and I  spent Friday morning at Wyalusing Elementary School where he presented four mineral programs to the 4th graders.  Kids enjoyed the day and asked many questions.  Were especially amazed at the fluorescent minerals.

The Sullivan County Fall Festival is coming up this weekend, held at the Fair Grounds in Forksville.  It will include crafts, demonstrations and sales.  There will also be lumberjack activities.  Free entertainment and lost of good food for you to enjoy.  Something of interest for all to stop by and see.  This is sponsored by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.

Happy Birthday wishes to Josh Anderson and Ken Smith, 17th; Marie Cikovic, 19th; Ted Hubiak, 20th; and Aine Lee McDonald, 21st.  Hope you all have a good day.

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

I understand it is now archery season for the next couple of weeks, so be careful if you’re out and about near the woods.  Good luck hunters and be safe.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.  Their halupki dinner is also coming up on Sunday, the 29th; Noon to 4 p.m.; at St. Vladimir’s Hall; eat in or take out.

HINT:  Ammonia cleans the oven.  For almost effortless oven cleaning, fill a bowl with ammonia and set it in an unheated oven over night; remove the bowl the next day.  The ammonia’s fumes will have loosened the gunk so you can wipe it off with a wet sponge or paper towel.”  (I guess this is if you don’t have a self-cleaning oven.)

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy this rainy week; I’m sure there is something you’ll find to do.  Good week to read a book, put a puzzle together, or do some baking.  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.

Color this fall has not been very good. Some trees never even got a leaf.