June 22, 2016

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Finally a nice weekend with lots of sun and warm breeze.  Folks got to go camping for the weekend, have picnics at their house and just sit out and enjoy the cool evenings.  Let’s hope this stays around for a while.   Maybe the creek will even get warm enough to entice those who like that.

Happy Belated birthday to Nina Weslowski who celebrated on the 14th.  Her mother, Paula Weslowski, Allentown, was up for a couple days to help her celebrate.

B’s gang says “Congratulations to Miguel Rodriquez (Mick) who graduated from Sullivan County High School on Friday evening.   Good luck in your future.”

Saturday, the 25th, St. Vladimir’s Church is having a community picnic/yard sale on the Church grounds.  This will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be free food and games.  Donations accepted.

Check out the Sullivan County 4-H Rocketry Club on Face Book.  Bob McGuire wants all former, current and future club members to sign in to keep up-dated on the 2017, 50th year, alumni launch.  Also, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Tony and Patti Sneidar, Philadelphia, and son, Anthony and Beth Sneidar, Portland, OR, spent the weekend at their home here.   Was a short visit but very nice.

S.C. 4-H Rocketry meeting will be on Monday, the 27th, 2 p.m. at the Extension Office, Dushore.  New members welcome.  Questions??  Call Bob at 570-928-9238.

Joe and Diane Fanning, Landenberg, spent a few days at their home on Church Street.  Did quite a bit of yard work while they were here.  They also went to a horseshoe tournament in Dallas, where Joe participated.

Happy Birthday wishes to Cindy Stavisky, 23rd; Jean Woodford, 24th; and Andy Matychak and Garrett Burke, 27th.  Hope you all have a great day.

B’s gang send Happy Birthday wishes to Matt Karchner, who will celebrate on the 28th.  Have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Jessie and Lisa (Beaver) Sperry as their special day is on the 24th.  Congratulations and have a nice day.

St. Vladimir’s has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

HINT:  “Vinegar kills weeds and helps flowers grow.  Vinegar is a magic wonder when it comes to gardening.  It not only kills weeks but helps flowers grow as well.  Douse vinegar all around your garden to prevent weeds from popping up and to help your flowers to grow healthy and strong.”  (Now is the season, so have to try this.)

Here’s a good hint to try now since it’s charcoal/gas grilling time.  “Mix a cup of baking soda with a half cup of water to make a paste.  Dip your brush into the paste and scrub the grill.  The caked pieces and black residue will come off much quicker and using baking soda is safer and cheaper than using cleaning chemicals.”

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; it’s to be spectacular.  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

June 15, 2016

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Weather hasn’t been too bad, but it could stop being so windy.  Saturday was hot and humid and Sunday was windy and pretty cool.  It could be worse, so guess we’ll take what we get.  Last I heard, the week is to be really hot again.  I’ll take it.  Even with it being so windy on Sunday, you could hear the motorcycles on the road; was a good day for a ride.

Alyssa Pequignot, daughter of Kevin Pequignot, granddaughter of Irene Pequignot and great granddaughter of Mrs. Irene Huray, graduated last Thursday night.  She will be going to Lock Haven college in the fall to be a teacher.  Congratulations and good luck to her.

Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 21st, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

There will be a 4-H Model Rocketry meeting on Monday, June 20th, 2 p.m., at the Extension office in Dushore.  New members welcome.  Any questions, call Bob at 570-928-9238.

Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, is enjoying a few days vacation with Bob and JoAnn McGuire and Uncle “B”.  Bob, Jr. visited on Sunday and dropped Tyler off.  Hoping the weather will be nice while he’s here so we can spend time outside playing ball, frisbee and going to the creek.

If you’d like to see another awesome fireworks display at this year’s Saturday night Old Home Day and would like to help defray the cost of the fireworks, please send a donation to Brian McGuire, 197 Main Street, Lopez, PA  18628.  Will be much appreciated.

Sunday is Father’s Day so hope you all have a super day.

Graduation is Friday, the 17th.  Congratulations to all the Seniors and good luck in your future.

Happy Birthday wishes to Dana Dempsey, 20th; and Jack Caccia, 22nd.  Hope you have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Ken and Elaine Kline as they celebrate on the 19th.  Congratulations and have a good day.

B’s gang sends Anniversary wishes to Bob and Lisa Burke as they celebrate on the 19th.  Have a great day.

HINT:  “When it’s more difficult to see with your glasses on than it is with them off, it’s a clear indication that they’re in need of a good cleaning.  Applying a few drops of white vinegar to your lenses and wiping them with a soft cloth will easily remove dirt, sweat, and fingerprints and leave them spotless.  don’t use vinegar on plastic lenses.”

According to the calendar, summer begins on the 20th.  Let’s hope so and that we’ll have some good weather for the duration.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  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.

June 8, 2016

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Guess there must have been some rain over the weekend. We weren’t home, but Sunday night coming back, we saw lots of puddles and wet spots. When Bob checked the rain gauge, it read .86 inches for the day. We missed all the rain this time. Guess the grass will be growing again.

Got the following e-mail to share, from Janet Weidner: Lyle and I were in Lopez for Memorial Day weekend and brought our son Leif and his bride Amanda and their son Ethan who is 11 now. Also for the first time we had their new baby Mia who is 7 months old now. She was born 10 weeks early. She’s our little miracle. Ethan had a blast playing with Luke next door and the O’Conner clan. We hardly saw him! Our daughter, Tish, is up for the weekend. The Weidner’s have a home on Lilac Lane.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale. To order, please call 570-928-1099

Congratulations to Kassidy Brown who will be graduating with the class of 2016. He will be attending Point Park College in Pittsburgh and will major in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising. Good luck, Kassidy.

Bob and JoAnn McGuire spent Friday to Sunday in Canandaigua, NY, at the Wayne County Gem and Mineral Show. UVBOB did the mineral programs over the weekend. Was a very good show, with lots of educational things, geode cutting, a sluice for the kids and many dealers selling their wares. The weather was really nice Friday and Saturday and Sunday it poured for a while; turned nice so had a good attendance at the show for Sunday as well as for Saturday. Looking forward to next year.

Next Civic meeting will be Tuesday, June 21st, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

Don’t forget that the Flea Market will be coming up on Saturday, August 20th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pavilion. I know it’s early, but you can start looking in your basement, attic and garage for things you may want to sell and make someone happy and you’ll be glad to get the things out of your way.

Don’t forget that June 14th is Flag Day, so be sure your flag is out. It’s nice to fly your flag every day, but the 14th is a special day.

Happy Birthday wishes to Sandy Kriel, 14th; and Nathan Kinsey, 17th. Hope you both have a great day.

B’s gang says Happy Birthday to Marty Slocum as he celebrates on the 16th. Have a good one.

HINT: “To remove stubborn crayon marks from the walls, spray with WD-40 and wipe with a cloth.”

Ted Lowden, Maple Terrace, is enjoying his motorcycle trip to Alaska. He and two friends are making the trip and keeping us informed through Face Book. Enjoy and be safe, I still think he should have taken Willy as his mascot.

Guess that’s the news for now. Enjoy the weather. I heard it’s to be pretty nice, so get outside. I know many are working in their gardens and flower beds and probably the lawn will need mowing. Grass never seems to stop growing, along with all the weeds. 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. You will notice that the e-mail address is a new one.

Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

June 1, 2016

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What a beautiful weekend, despite a little rain.  We did have a short down pour on Saturday.  For the most part, the weather held out for the parties and the parades.

Lopez Memorial Day parade was the best ever.  Thank you, thank you, to the Mildred Fir Co. for traffic control.  It was so nice to be able to hear what was going on without vehicles and motorcycles whooshing through town making a lot of noise.  Thank you to Rep. Tina Pickett, our speaker, who did another fine job with her speech.  Thanks to everyone who took part in the parade and to the many, many spectators that made this a special event.  See you next year.

Congratulations to Jaron Williams for making the Dean’s list at Penn College of Technology in Williamsport; Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

Congratulations to Jacob Williams who was inducted into National Honor Society last week at SC High School.

Thanks so much to Barbara Andrewlavage for again making and donating the wreath that was placed at the Monument during our Memorial Day service and for donating the beautiful flowers and flags that were placed at the Monument and the Lopez sign.  They look so nice and it is appreciated by all.

Tony and Patti Sneidar, along with Forest, Philadelphia, enjoyed some time over the Holiday at their home on Church Street.

Marty and Dee Whatley, Philadelphia, spent the Holiday at their home on Route 487, Lesterville.

TJ and Alison Lowden, along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent a few days over Memorial Day at their home on Church Street.  Their friend, Kevin Dougherty, Marlton, NJ, was also here with them.

Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, had an enjoyable Holiday weekend with their daughter, Nina Weslowski, and Brian McGuire, Main Street.

A little over 100 friends, neighbors and family gathered at Lopez Campground on Sunday for B’s Annual Turkey Smoke, hosted by Brian McGuire.  There was an abundance and variety of good food, along with trash can turkeys, hamburgs and hot dogs to please the palate;  and enough refreshments to whet your whistle.  There were volley ball games, the “mud pit”, swimming in the creek, and lots of visiting.  The evening ended with “BOOM BOOMS BY B” that was an AWESOME display of color and sound , with a few rain sprinkles that didn’t dampen anyone’s fun.  The weather was perfect all day.  Everyone looks forward to another great time next year.

Bob McGuire, Jr. and son, Tyler, Hunlock Creek, were up Sunday to visit Bob and JoAnn McGuire and had a nice time at Brian McGuire’s picnic.

There were some of the Borick “offspring” down at Tent City over the Holiday weekend.  Had a great time while they were here.

Safe travels to Ted Lowden and three friends who are on a six week motorcycle trip to Alaska.  He’s keeps in touch through Face Book, so it’s nice to see where they’ve been and where they are.  Enjoy!!

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Happy Birthday wishes to Shelly Craig, June 1st; Lydia Stasiak, 5th; Fay Puzo, 6th; Stan Stasiak, 7th; Lynn Malkemes, 8th; Gus Tamburro and Matt Dayton, 10th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Stanley and Kathleen Stasiak as they celebrate 41 years on the 6th.  Congrats.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  May 30, 1982 – cloudy, warm and 56 degrees.   I think we had that beat by quite a lot; it was hot, breezy and probably way above 56 degrees.  I’ll take it.

HINT:  “To ease sunburn, gently rub with a cotton ball or soft cloth soaked with white or cider vinegar.  Try to apply this before the sunburn begins to sting.  You can also use this to help treat insect bites or rashes from poison ivy or oak.”   (This is the season, so will have to try this.)

Next Civic meeting will be Tuesday, June 21st, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Should be warm enough soon to have the meetings at the Pavilion.

Guess that’s it for now.  Enjoy this beautiful weather; the week is to be really nice.

Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or email me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  Notice this is a new e-mail address.  Thanks for all the hints and tips; they seem to be enjoyed by all and a lot have been tried.

May 25, 2016

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Rain, rain, rain.  What can I say.  Is this because we had barely any snow this winter?  It’s almost the end of May and I think I could count warm days on one hand.  Such a rainy weekend, I didn’t see many around.  Probably will be many more over the Memorial Day holiday, so I’ll have something to report.

Hope you all get out to our Memorial Day parade on Monday, 10 a.m. in the Park.  Rep. Tina Pickett will be our guest speaker and Mrs. Rhonda Stasiak will place the wreath at the monument.  Enjoy all the parades in Sullivan County over the Holiday to honor those who have served and are now serving to keep us free.  Let’s hope for warm, sunny weather.

Miss Sophia, a friend of the Orthodox Monastery, Ellwood City, will be spending the summer at St. Nicholas House on Church St.  She is from a small town in Texas, so should fit right in.  If you see her out and about, welcome her to our community.  She and Mother Galina came from the Monastery on Monday and Mother Christophora joined them on Wednesday.  Mother G. and Mother C. will leave on Thursday to attend some events in NY and NJ.

Adel Bradshaw, West Chester, spent a few days at her home on Church Street.  The weather wasn’t the best, but she still enjoyed her time here.

HINT:  “Walnut: Buff Dings out of Wood Furniture. Get rid of unsightly scratches and dings on wood furniture by rubbing a walnut on the areas. The blemishes will vanish quickly and your furniture and pocket book will be saved.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-9238.

Hope you all have a great Memorial Day Holiday.  Be safe and enjoy.  Won’t be much longer and school will be out.  I’m sure the kids are looking forward to that.

If you have time to spare over the weekend, take a ride up to the Bullis home on Dutch Mountain.  They are having a yard sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Might find something of interest.  I’m sure there will be signs posted to get you there.

Guess that’s about it for now.  Enjoy the rainy, but warm, week.  Still kind of wet and cold to do much planting.  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.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

 

May 18, 2016

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WOW!!!   What a weekend.  Saturday was pouring down rain.  Sunday was bitter cold, brutal wind and we had snow showers on and off all day.  Sunday night into Monday morning was to be very cold with frost predicted….again, so anyone who had flowers and plants out had to cover them or take them inside.  Thought we might have to get out the shovel again.  Will summer ever get here and stay???   This weather makes it rough to try and plant a garden or get flowers in.  Been trying to get some landscaping done at Cold Spring, but Mother Nature just isn’t cooperating.  In time, everyone will get their work done.

There will be a dumpster at the Township Building on Saturday, the 21st, from 8 a.m. to Noon.  See ad in this week’s paper to get details.

Bob McGuire is looking for a Turnpike School 1960 Year Book for a class picture.  If you might have one he could borrow to copy the picture, please contact him at the info below.

HINT:  “Did you know meat tenderizer can be used for bee stings?  Make a paste with water and  rub it into the sting hole and get relief.  This is because the tenderizer contains papain, an enzyme from the papaya plant that breaks down proteins in insect poisons.  By inactivating some of the venom, it dissolves some of the pain.”

Memorial Day parade in Lopez, 10 a.m., Monday, the 30th.  Kids….remember to meet at the Post Office at 9:30 a.m. if you’d like to march in the parade.  Speaker this year will be Rep. Tina Pickett.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

Don’t know if there were any local turkey hunters.  Haven’t heard of any so far.

Don’t have a whole lot of news this week.  Guess most are just staying home until the weather warms up and they can enjoy coming.

Happy Birthday wishes to Tanya Stasiak, 25th; Michele Craig, 26th; Nick DeSanto, 29th, and Bruno Day, 31st.  Hope you all have a good day.

B’s gang sends Happy Birthday wishes to Sandy Pardoe as she celebrates on the 31st.  Have a good one.

Happy Anniversary  to Tony and Patti Sneidar, 26th; Joe and Diane (Charnik) Fanning, 28th; and Jack and Joyce Walsh, 29th.  Have a super day.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  Might have to put the heavy jacket back on, but get out anyway.  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.

 

May 11, 2016

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A rainy, cool weekend.  Hope you all had a nice Mother’s Day.   Wish it would warm up and stay.  It rained quite a lot, but the ground is still pretty dry.  The bear is still around; was on Main Street, still taking garbage from cans and strewing it around the yard.

Reminder to Lopez kids to remember to meet at the Post Office around 9:30 a.m. on Memorial Day to march in the parade.  Any Lopez kids that weren’t contacted, feel free to join in.   Memorial Day parade will be on Monday, the 30th. 10 a.m. in the Park.

Congratulations to Kassidy Brown for achieving Honor Roll and to Kyler and Paige Burke, Layton Shea, and Aaron Kinsey for Distinguished Honor Roll.   Keep up the good work.

Joe Fanning, Landenberg, and a couple of friends, spent the weekend at his home on Church Street.  They went to a horseshoe tournament in Benton on Saturday.

Rev Mother Christophora and Mother Paula, Orthodox Monastery, Ellwood City, enjoyed a few days relaxation at St. Nicholas House on Church Street.

Next Civic meeting will be Tuesday, the 17th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

If anyone is interested, we’re still taking donations for up-keep and maintenance of Cold Spring.  Send to Lopez Civic Assoc., P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA 18628 and mark the enveloped “Cold Spring”.

Bob, Jr. and Tyler McGuire, spent Mother’s Day with Bob, JoAnn and Brian McGuire and had a fun time while they were here.

I know it’s early, but mark your calendar for the annual Lopez flea market.  This year it will be held on Saturday, August 20th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Check your calendar, attic, or garage to see if there are things you may no longer want or need.  For more information, call me at the number below.

Happy Birthday wishes to Cory McDonald, 15th; Marian Hubiak, 19th; and Susan Aharonian, 24th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Tim and Bobbi Jo Brown as they celebrate on the 21st.  Have a good day.

HINT:  “Have a blemish you need to get rid of overnight?    Put a dab of honey on the blemish and cover it up with a Band-Aid.  The honey’s natural antibacterial properties will clean out the bacteria by morning.”

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Adel Bradshaw, West Chester, is spending a few days at her home on Church Street.

The humming birds are back.  They usually come around Mother’s Day and did again this year.  Nice to see the busy little birds again.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week, even though I heard it’s to be pretty rainy again.  It is to be warmer for most of the week, so get out and about when you can.

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.

May 4, 2016

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Gee, another dull, windy, rainy, cold weekend.  When will the sun shine and stay warm.  We’re ready for warm, not more cold.

The Kale family had some visitors last week.  A mother bear and three cubs stopped by to check out the bird feeders on the front porch and to look in the window.  Then, they went to the back porch and Ruth happened to look out and saw a cub looking in at her.  She called the guys to come look and her voice never bothered the bear.   They were checking things out and went on their way after a while.  The Kale’s said they took the bird feeders in as the birds are good on their own now.

Bob and JoAnn McGuire spent Friday into Saturday with Bob, Jr. and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek.  They took Tyler with them to help set up at the 13th Annual NE PA Mineralogical show held in Pittston.  Tyler also went back on Saturday to help at the show where UVBOB did the fluorescent mineral presentations on Saturday and Sunday.  Tyler had a good time and was a big help.  On Saturday evening Bob and JoAnn stayed with his sister, Lola and Mike Mattie in Forty Fort and went to the show from there.  Was a good show and a good weekend.   Was very cold, rainy and windy so there was a good attendance since folks couldn’t work outside.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

St. Vladimir’s Church will have a halupki dinner on Sunday, May 15th, Noon to 4 p.m. at the Church Hall.  Eat in or take out.   For more information, call 570-928-1099.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, May 17th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

HINT:  “Steam clean your microwave.  Fill a bowl with one cup water and 1/4 cup vinegar.  Set the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for five minutes.  Once the bowl cools down, use the solution to wipe off the walls of the microwave.”

Since I was away for the weekend, I don’t know who was here or what happened while I was gone.  I know  spring gobbler started on Saturday, so hope you all were lucky hunters, those of you who hunt.

Happy Birthday wishes to Diane Fanning, 9th; Elizabeth Spinosa, 10th; Xander Kapler and Kessler Gilbert, 12th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday.  Hope all of you mothers have a super day.  It’s a nice time to celebrate whatever type of mother you have in your life; it’s a special day.

Guess that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week; it has to get better.  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.

April 27, 2016

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Kind of a cool weekend again.  Sun felt good, but the wind was not so good.  Had some frost during the week and Sunday morning was 23 degrees but did warm up.  Will be a cool week, I guess, with rain showers and maybe a thunder storm.  Sure wish it would warm up and stay warm.  Had enough of cold, frost and windy weather.  We do need the rain, especially those areas that are troubled with brush fires.   Please don’t burn; it’s just too windy.  Why someone wanted to start those fires and burn homes and so many acres is beyond me.   Sure are some troubled people out there.

Happy Easter to those of the Orthodox faith.  Their Easter is Sunday and hope it’s a Blessed time for all of you to enjoy.

Hope you all got out to vote.

The bear are still around.  We moved our bird feeder just in time.  He/she must have smelled a couple of seeds and tried to climb to get them, but the seeds were gone.  I think we have ours high enough now that it won’t be bothered.

Don’t know how the trout fishermen are doing, but hopefully they will catch enough for a nice meal.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.  They make a nice meal for Orthodox Easter.

HINT:  “Here’s a recipe for weed be-gone:  Mix 1 GAL vinegar, 2 cups Epsom salts and 1/4 cup original Dawn Dish Detergent.  Put in a spray bottle and spray weeds in the morning, after the dew has evaporated.  Go back after dinner and weeds are gone.”  (With planting season coming, this will be a good one to try.)

Happy Birthday to Paige and Kyler Burke, May 1st; JoAnn Day, 2nd; Ryan Dempsey and Ted Lowden, both on the 7th.  Hope you all have a very nice day.

Keep an eye on the Sully for events coming up that you may be interested in.

Next Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Mark your calendar now.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; should be half decent with better weather on the way.   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.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

April 20, 2016

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What a perfect weekend!   You can tell when it’s a nice day when you hear all the motorcycles and quads around.  You also hear the garden tillers working.  Was a great time to be out and about.  With more of the nice weather, there will be more folks coming to open up their summer homes and spend time here in Lopez and Sullivan County.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Hope all the trout fishermen had luck on Saturday, the first day of the season.  Saw quite a few pictures on TV, but don’t know if any locals had luck or not.

Don’t have a lot of news for this week.  I know there will be activities going on in the County, so keep a watch on the Sully to see what, where and when, if you’d like to attend these things.

Happy Birthday wishes to Tom Beck and Roseanne Lukachik, both on the 18th; Holly Ann Sperry, 20th; Jon-Paul Matychak, 23rd; Katherine Kapler, 25th; Mickey (Fedorchak) Mowery, 26th; David Spinosa, 28th; and Ken Kline and Abby Matychak, both on the 30th.  Hope you all have an enjoyable day.

Alice Fedorchak and daughter, Mickey Mowery, Montoursville, visit  Carole (Fedorchak) Underwood, Dushore, on Monday.  They all enjoyed lunch at Pam’s and had a nice visit.

HINT:  “Poison ivy spreads through the spread of the oil within the blisters.  Washing the affected area with Dawn dish liquid, especially on children who keep scratching the blisters open, helps dry up the fluid and keep it from spreading.”   (Will be the season soon for that, so give it a try.)

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, are spending some time at their home on Church Street.  Doing some clean-up things from the winter season.  The weather should be really good for them to get chores done.

Guess that’s about all the news for now.  Enjoy your week; should be fabulous.   Have news, give me a call 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.

April 13, 2016

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Another crazy weekend with the snow that passed through on Saturday and the weather wasn’t all that warm either.    Didn’t get a whole lot here, but enough for sledding on the hill across the street from us.  We were spared; from what I heard many other places got, we were lucky.  Didn’t last long; by Sunday, it was almost gone.  But, it is Lopez and you never know what Mother Nature is going to throw our way.  Every time someone says “it’s the last storm”, we seem to get another one.  The robins sure didn’t like the snow; had a hard time trying to find a good morsel to eat.

Mrs. Irene Huray spent a few days visiting her daughter, Irene Pequignot, in Linden.

St. Vladimir’s church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.  These make a very good meal when you don’t have time or don’t know what to have for dinner.

Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, the 19th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.

Don’t forget, Tuesday, the 26th, is Primary Election Day, so get out and vote.

Wasn’t out much at all during the week, so don’t know what’s going on or who’s out and about.  I’ll check it out this week and see if there’s something to add to next week’s news.

Happy Birthday wishes to Jaron Williams, 11th; John Risser, 12th; Joyce Walsh, 13th, Kristin (Anderson) Iwancio, 15th; Pat Burd and Carole (Fedorchak) Underwood, both on the 17th.  Hope you all have a great day.

Happy Anniversary to Sheldon and Penny Speary as they celebrate on the 13th; and Michael and Georgia (Mattie) Martin celebrate on the 15th.  Have a nice day and many more anniversaries.

HINT:  “To repel mosquitoes during the season, tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors.”   (Have to try that this year and see if it really works.  Would be good if it does as mosquitoes can be a pain.)

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; it has to warm up soon.  I know folks wants to start working in the garden and flower beds.  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.

March 30, 2016

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Well, did the Easter bunny hop on down to your house on Sunday?  Hope you all had an enjoyable day with family and friends and didn’t eat too many jelly beans.  The weather wasn’t too bad; sun peeked out off and on and it was a tad breezy, but at least no snow or rain.  The week is to be good, so I think the kids will enjoy their Spring break this week.

TJ Lowden, Marlton, NJ, spent the Easter weekend at his home on Church Street.  Ted and Mary Lowden are back at their home on Maple Terrace.

Sullivan County Library, Dushore, received many nice comments on the mineral exhibit in the window, done by Bob McGuire.   Glad it was appreciated by those who got to see the display.

Civic meeting will be on Tuesday, April 19th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Mark your calendar now and hope to see you there.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, please call 570-928-1099.

HINT:  “Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan.  Put a sheet of Bounce in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight; then sponge clean.  The anti-static agent weakens the bond between the food and the pan.”   (This is a new one on me and wonder if it does work and if the pan will smell like Bounce when cleaned.)

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  March 27, 1974 – Clear and 16 degrees.   Same day, 2016 – Breezy, on and off sun and didn’t check the temperature, but was more than 16 degrees.

Spending Easter Sunday with Mrs. Irene Huray included Irene Pequignot; Shawn Pequignot family; Kevin Pequignot family;  and Jennifer Pequignot family.  Nice for all of them to get together and enjoy the day.

Guess that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week; I hear it’s to be pretty warm.  Folks are starting to work in the flower beds and gardens and that’s nice to see.  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.   If you have any hints you’d like to share, send them along and I’ll use them from time to time.   Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

March 23, 2016

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Getting some really nice weather.  I guess the storm they had predicted has stayed out along the coast and the week’s weather is to be warm and sunny.  The geese are still flying North and I’ve seen many robins now, so hope that’s a good sign.  Kids will be excited with only four days of school this week and then it’s Easter vacation.  Just hope the weather is in their favor and not cold, windy and snowy.   Never know if we’re done with snow or not; a storm can pop up any time.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent a few days at their home on Church Street and got some Spring yard work done.

Cory McDonald, Wakefield, RI, is spending the Easter holiday with family and friends.   Get well to Kaeleigh McDonald who was feeling “under the weather”.   Hope she’s feeling much better.

The Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral show, held over the weekend was another success with lots of interesting and educational things taking place, including UVBOB and his fluorescent mineral presentations.   Get well to him; he caught a really bad cold so came home after closing on Sunday, went straight to bed; hopefully the cold and aches won’t last too long.  If you were able to attend the show, I hope you had an enjoyable time.

HINT:  “Instead of using a spray and a streaky cloth, use only newspaper to clean off your mirrors and windows for a streak-free finish.”  (I just heard that someone does this and works really well.)

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, please call 570-928-1099.

Now, with the better weather on the way, there will be many more things going on around the County.  Watch the Sully for anything you might see that would interest you.

Happy Birthday wishes to V Rev Andrew Matychak, April 5th; and Shawn Pequignot, 6th.  Have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Julio and Mary (Maximiak) Santiago as they celebrate their anniversary on the 5th.  Have a nice day.

B’s gang says Happy Birthday to Tim Higley on the 1st.  Have a great day.

B’s gang also says Happy Anniversary to Bill and Rhonda Stasiak as the celebrate on the 6th.   Way to go, guys, and have a super day.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  March 21, 1974 – cool, rain and 32 degrees.   As I’m sitting here, typing my news very early on the same day, 2016, it’s frosty, cool and 23 degrees.  I’m sure the temperature will go up during the day.

Good Friday is coming up this week and then Easter on Sunday.  Hope the Easter bunny gets to visit you and will leave some nice treats.  Have a Blessed Easter with family and friends.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; I heard it’s to be very warm and nice.  Soon it will be time to start digging the garden and flower beds.   Have news give me a call 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.

March 16, 2016

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Another nice weekend.   On Thursday we saw BIG flocks of geese going over.  The weather was warm, sunny, breezy and temperatures in the 60’s, which felt really good.  Did have rain showers on Thursday.   I just hope we’re done with the snow and cold.  Did you all remember to turn your clocks ahead on Sunday?  I guess I had a blonde moment….not a senior moment…..I turned mine back and realized later I moved the hands the wrong way.   I finally did see three robins early in the week, so I guess they are around and maybe that’s another good sign of Spring.
I must apologize to Layton Shea.  I missed him for both marking periods and he made Distinguished Honors both times.  Sorry, Layton, and I’ll try to remember next time.  Gotta remember, you’re a Lopezian now.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

Irene Pequignot, Linden, spent a nice Saturday visiting her mother, Mrs. Irene Huray, Church Street.

Bob and Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, visited Bob, JoAnn and Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski on Friday.  Had a nice time and got to fly Tyler’s balsa airplane.  Just enough breeze to have it go really good.  They all helped Bob, Sr., celebrate his birthday.

HEADS UP!!!  There WILL be a Civic meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Mark your calendar now and hope to see you there.   Lots of up-coming things to discuss.

Easter is almost here.  This weekend will be Palm Sunday and next weekend is Easter already.   Hope the Easter bunny makes it to your house.

Congratulations to Gaige Burke for winning the Easter coloring contest at Ally Bell’s on Sunday.

The 47th Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral show is coming up this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 19th and 20th.  This is held at the Athens Township Fire Hall, Sayre.  From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.  There will be educational exhibits by club members; Indian artifacts;  a  special exhibit and silent auction by Marc Wilson from Carnegie Museum; an exhibit by Paleontological Research Institute and fossil ID by Bill Klose from the Institute; cabochon making; geode cutting; mini-mine for the kids; and UVBOB will have fluorescent mineral programs.  Food will also be available.  Hope you can come see what it’s all about.

Ted and Mary Lowden, Marlton, NJ, spent a few days at their home on Maple Terrace.  They also brought along Willie, their new addition to the family.

HINT:  “Adding coconut oil to your dog’s food will help to get rid of ticks and fleas.”  (Don’t know how, but I was told it does work.)

Happy Birthday wishes to Aaron Kinsey, 21st; Irene Risser, 28th; Heather McDonald and Trevor Kinsey, both on the 30th.  Hope you all have a good day.

B’s gang sends Happy Birthday greetings to Lori Higley as she celebrates on the 19th.  Have a good one.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  March 13, 1974 – Very cold, clear, and 10 degrees.   Wow!!   I liked ours a lot better.  We had clouds and breeze and in the 50’s.   I remember one March 13th when we had a blizzard, but was glad not this time.

I know there must be things going on around the County, so check the Sully to find out more.   Guess that’s it for now.  Enjoy your week; heard a few showers, but that won’t matter if you want to get out and about.  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.

March 9, 2016

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Another nice weekend and more coming for the week.  Saturday was 7 degrees early, then warmed up; Sunday was 11 degrees early and only warmed up to 40 during the day and the wind had a little “bite” to it; not as warm as last weekend, but getting there.  Can you believe it’s supposed to hit 60+ by Wednesday.  I’ll take it.  We’ve seen flocks of geese flying North, so that’s a good sign, right?  Mike McDonald family has seen robins twice so that’s another good sign, right?  Let’s hope so.

FLASH:  Don’t forget that Sunday is SPRING ahead for your clocks.  Make sure you remember to do that so you won’t be late wherever you might have to go.

Tony and Patti Sneidar, Philly, spent a few days at their home on Church Street and enjoyed the nice weather.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

The  47th annual Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club show is coming up.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th.  The show is held at the Athens Volunteer Fire Company in Sayre.   Times are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be educational exhibits, dealers with a variety of things they sell, Carnegie Museum will have a spectacular display, PRI will have fossil identification, UVBOB will have fluorescent mineral programs, there will be a mini-mine for the kids, and there will be food available.    A good, educational and fun show to attend.  Hope to see you there.   If you need more information, call Bob at 570-928-9238.

Happy Birthday wishes to Bob McGuire, 13th; Elizabeth Weisbrod, 15th; Gianna Mae DiRocco, 16th; Don Risser and Sherilyn Dendler, both on the 17th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

B’s gang sends Happy, Happy Birthday wishes to Steph Putnam as she celebrates on the 17th.  And, her sister, Kristin, celebrates on the 18th.  Have a great day, both of you.

Happy Anniversary to Joe and Tina Tabor as they celebrate on the 15th.  Congratulations and have a nice day.

Gee, before long we will be celebrating the Easter holiday.  Time seems to keep rolling along; hardly seems like the month of March will be over so soon.

HINT:  “Vinegar is a great way to keep frost from forming on your car windows.  Spray the outside of your windows with a mixture of three parts white vinegar to 1 part water.”  (We still have some frosty days, so will have to try this and see if it does work.)

I know there are probably some other things going on around the County, so check the Sully to see what you might be interested in.  Was too bad that the winter didn’t allow for the Eagles Mere toboggan slide this year.  That is a major fund raiser for them, but Mother Nature didn’t cooperate.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  March 6, 1974 – cool and 20 degrees.  Not bad; ours was a little better.

Guess that’s the news.  Enjoy your week; seems like it’s going to be a real hot doozy.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get your item in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

March 2, 2016

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Another nice weekend.  Saturday and Sunday were both in the 50+ degree range.  Is winter finally over??  I hope so.  On Wednesday, of course we had to have another storm.  It was worse than the week before.  I never heard such thunder and the pounding rain, along with the high winds and lightning.  There was a tornado that went through part of Wyalusing and I thought sure it came through here.   We’ve been pretty lucky so far this year.  Maybe that groundhog is right this time and we’ll get an early Spring.   Never know what Mother Nature has in store for us, but we can hope.  One weatherman on TV said “winter is not over yet”, but I hope he’s wrong.

Bob McGuire, Jr. and son, Tyler, Hunlock Creek, visited Bob and JoAnn McGuire, Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski on Friday evening.  Had a nice birthday celebration for Jr. with Chef “B” doing the grilling, providing snacks and even ice cream.  Another year down the tubes and hope he has many more good years ahead.

Sympathy from the community to the relatives and friends of Rose Decker who passed away on the 23rd.  A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, the 29th, at St. Basil’s Church, Dushore, with Rev. Richard Rojas officiating.  Burial was in SS Peter and Paul Byzantine Cemetery, Lopez.

Gee, we have to remember that Daylight Savings Time is fast approaching.  I just mention it now, but will mention it when it’s close and time to move our clocks ahead one hour.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.

On Sunday, Bob and JoAnn McGuire were invited by Rebecca Nauta, Bear Den Leader of Cub Scout Pack 30, in Columbia Crossroads, to come and have Bob do a mineral presentation to the 29 Scouts and their relatives.  There were Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos in attendance.  This was a Pack meeting and the kids are given advancement awards they’ve earned.  They also do some special programs.  This was different types of skits and games.  They also had pizza and a birthday cake since February is the birthday of the Scout program.  The meeting was held at Bradley Hall in Columbia Cross Roads.  Was a fun, interesting and educational time for everyone.

HINT:  “If you have stuck on food on your pans or casserole dishes, use some baking soda and white vinegar; let the dirty pans soak for a while  and then wash; comes right off. You will see the soda fizz in the vinegar.  Can also be used to clean your stove top.”  (I met a new friend over the weekend and Gary tells me he has done this and it does work.  Thanks, Gary.)

Birthday wishes to send out to Keene Vinetelli, March 5th; Bethany Dendler, 6th; Janelle Day, 9th; Ruby Malkemes and Tally (McGee) Tierney, both on the 10th; Monte Gulich and Julien Bonner, both on the 11th.  Hope you all have a super day celebrating.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  February 28, 1974 – Sunny, Mild and 26 degrees.   We had a much warmer day, with lots of sunshine, breeze and 53 degrees in the early afternoon.

The Kiwanas Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show  on Monday, March 7th.  They have a few seats left, so if you’re interesting in going and want more information, please call 570-924-4224 or 570-567-4455.  If you’ve never been, I’ve heard it is really a wonderful thing to attend and so much to see.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; I hear it’s to be super.  Get out, go for a walk, go visit someone, or just sit on the porch and take in the fresh air.  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.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.  Keep the hints coming and they’ll be used some time or other.  I know people look forward to them.

February 24, 2016

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What a great weekend!  The weather was beautiful both Saturday and Sunday.  Was up to 56 degrees on Saturday and 50 degrees on Sunday, with lots of sunshine and warm breezes.  I could take more of this for sure.  Made it nice for folks to be out and about, taking walks, doing odd things in the yard and even doing some quad riding.  We’ll see what the week brings.  I did hear rain, sleet and snow again for Tuesday into Wednesday, with heavy rain again on Thursday.  Hope it’s wrong.

Joe and Diane (Charnik), along with Molly, Landenberg, and her cousin, Charlotte Grant, Bear, DE, spent a few days at their home on Church Street.  Had a nice time with the weather being so cooperative.

Bob and JoAnn McGuire spent last Tuesday and Wednesday with Tyler McGuire, Hunlock Creek, while his Dad, Jr., went on a work related trip to Philadelphia.  Had a nice time with him.   He was even our chef for dinner one night and did a good job.

Second marking period, Distinguished Honor Roll, includes Kyler Burke, Madison Burke, and Aaron Kinsey.   Honor Roll was Paige Burke, Jaeden Patson, Trevor Kinsey and Kassidy Brown.   Congratulations to all for a job well done.

B’s gang says congratulations to Matt Hetsko,  and Miguel “Slick” Rodriguez  for Honor Roll status also.  Uncle “B” says “good job” to Tyler McGuire for making High Honors at his school, Lake Lehman Junior-Senior High School.

Jordan Schnabel, Allentown, enjoyed a nice weekend with Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.  Weather was great for a good time outdoors.   All had fun.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

Happy Birthday wishes to Jacob Williams, 23rd; Bob McGuire, Jr., 26th; and John Borick, 29th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

HINT:  “For rural mail carriers, put a sheet of Bounce in your uniform pocket to keep yellow jackets away.  Also can be used when playing sports and working outside.  The insects just veer away from you.”

Check the Sully for up-coming events around the County and see if there is something you might like to attend or take part in.   The month of February is almost over; hopefully March will also fly by and Spring will be sprung and nice weather to stay.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  February 21, 1978 – Partly sunny, cold and FOUR degrees.  I sure liked our day much better.  Never know what Mother Nature has in store for us, from day to day or week to week.  Just have to go with what she sends us.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  Get outside and get some exercise while you can.  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.

February 17, 2016

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Good Lord!!!!   The weekend was the worst one so far.  Had terrible winds, cold, some snow, more wind, more cold.   Was only four degrees on Saturday and was MINUS 10 degrees on Sunday.  Last I heard, the first three days of the week are not to be too good.  Hope that’s wrong.  We need a warm up.  It sure was cold for the Winterfest activities over the weekend, but I imagine there were many, many brave soles who attended, no matter the temperature.  Well, the Groundhog said early Spring, so I hope he’s right.  I certainly won’t mind.  Hope you all had a really nice Valentine’s Day, despite the cold.

TJ and Allison Lowden, Marlton, NJ, along with their new puppy, Wesson, spent the Holiday weekend at their home on Church Street.  Allison’s brother, Jeff Corbin and his girlfriend, Megan Thomas, Marlton, NJ, also were here with them.  This was Wesson’s first trip to Lopez.  He’ll get used to the cold pretty fast if he comes here often.

Ted and Mary Lowden, Maple Terrace, spent a few days in NJ and came back with a new addition to the family.  They are now the proud owners of “Willy”, and he’s a cutie.

Mark your calendar.  The Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club’s 47th annual mineral and gem show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 19th and 20th.   This is held at the Athens Township Fire Hall in Sayre and has something for everyone.  There are educational displays, many different dealers, geode cutting, cabochon making, fluorescent programs by UVBOB, and food.  Hope to see you there.

HINT:  “When letting your pots and pans soak, throw in one or two Alka Seltzer tablets and the caked on residue from cooking will come off easily when you wash the pot or pan.”

HINT:  “Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into eight ounces of water to soothe your stomach and relieve diarrhea.  The taste may not be the greatest, but the antibacterial properties of the vinegar will end the unpleasantness of the bowel problems.”   (With flu bugs going around, this might be a good one to try when the “event” occurs.)

Happy Birthday wishes to Khloie Bahr who will be 4 years old on the 19th; Clair Johnson II, 20th; and Armond Spinosa, 22nd.  Hope you all have a fine day.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  February 14, 1979 – windy, cold and MINUS 14 degrees.   It’s about the same as ours was; all I know is that is was COLD!!!

Well, guess that’s it from the Ice Box of PA.  Enjoy your week; might have to spend time indoors if it isn’t too good.  Curl up with a good book and a glass of wine.  I guess we’ll just have to live with what Mother Nature sends our way.  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.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.

February 10, 2016

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Can’t complain about the nice weather we’ve been having.  Last Monday was 52 degrees, sunny and warm.  I hung the laundry out on the line and it dried.  That was awesome.  Hadn’t done that for months.   I hear we may be getting a “little” snow, but most of the storms are going to stay out along the coast.  New York, New Jersey, DC and Maryland can have it all.   We’ve been pretty lucky so far this year.

Due to the warm weather, there will be no toboggan slide in Eagles Mere this year.  That’s the sad part about the weather since this is a major fund raiser for the Eagles Mere Fire Company and they depend on the cold weather to make the slide.

Sympathy from the community to the family and friends of Steve Gulich, Sr., who passed away on January 31st.  Funeral was held on February 4th at St. Vladimir’s Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.  Rev. Dennis Hendershot presided.  Steve was a good member of the community and visited with anyone he’d see while walking to town every day to pick up his mail.  He will be missed by all who got to know him.

Visiting Mrs. Irene Huray on Saturday was her daughter, Irene Pequignot and her grandson, Kevin Pequignot.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, call 570-928-1099.

Don’t forget……..Winterfest is coming up on the weekend.  Lots of things planned for the weekend, so take a ride to Camp Brule and enjoy the fun.   Take part in the Polar Bear plunge; check out the ice carving, the live auction, the human dog sled races, and many more things that will be going on.  I’m sure you’ll have a great time.

Sunday is Valentine’s Day so enjoy the day with loved ones.   Do something special for someone, just because.

Happy Birthday wishes to Haley Latch, 15th;  and Allison Lowden and Tim Brown, 17th.
Hope you all have a nice day.

HINT:  “Use toothpaste to buff a CD/DVD.  Apply toothpaste to a cotton ball and wipe the disc.   Wash with water and you’ve got a brand new disc.”
There’s still time to get your Cold Spring donation in.  If you’d like to give to that project, mark your envelope “Cold Spring” and send to Lopez Civic Association, P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA  18628.  All monies greatly appreciated.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  February 7, 1978 – Cloudy, cold, flurries and 10 degrees.  On that date, now, we had sun, little wind and 10 degrees early, but did warm up to 40 degrees later in the day.   I think one of these days we’ll get snow and cold and it will be here a while.  But…………maybe not.  Maybe we’ll get an early Spring.  There are conflicting reports that the groundhog saw his shadow, he didn’t see his shadow, so I’ll just wait and see what happens.

I’ve had people tell me they like the weather reports I give in my column.  They know how to dress and what to bring to the area if they’re coming for a weekend or a few days, so they enjoy that.

Guess that’s it for this time.  Enjoy your week, whatever you may do.  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.

February 3, 2016

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I just can’t believe the nice weather we’ve been having.  The weekend was great.  Sunday was warmer than Saturday, with 28 degrees early in the morning and warming up to 54 degrees in the afternoon, with lots of sunshine and not much wind.   At 11 p.m. it was still above 40 degrees.  I did hear there “may” be a coastal storm coming on the 10th of February.  That’s close to Valentine’s Day when some folks say there is usually a storm at that time.  We’ll have to wait and see, but maybe it will miss us again.   Really can’t complain of the winter we’ve had so far.   Many people are noticing that some of their trees and bushes are budding.  Only hope they don’t get frozen and not bloom for the summer time to enjoy.

Irene Pequignot, Linden, visited her mother, Mrs. Irene Huray, on Sunday.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 928-1099.

Had a nice visit with Chris Cokos in Dushore one day last week.  He’s alive and well and has his wits about him and still has his great sense of humor.  Was nice to see him out and about.  Said to let everyone know he’s doing well.

No snow to go sledding, skiing, or snowmobiling, so I see lots riders out and about on their quads, enjoying the nice weather.

Happy Birthday wishes to send out to Alex Aharonian, 11th; Lisa Kellogg Williams, 13th; and Tommy Van Dyke and Krystal Vermiere, both on the 14th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  January 31, 1983 – cloudy and 32 degrees.  Not too bad, but I liked our day much better.

HINT:  “Bananas are the magical fruit because they heal many common problems on the skin.  By rubbing the peel on your skin, you can heal bruises and cuts, eliminate rashes, itching and warts.  If you have a common skin problem, it can be cured by this fruit.”  (See, bananas aren’t just for breakfast anymore.)

Well, I guess that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week.  Should be really nice to get out and take advantage of the good weather.  Rain may be here for Wednesday and then a cold front might be coming through.  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.

January 20, 2016

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Weekend wasn’t too bad.  Saturday we had some sprinkles.  Sunday we had a light dusting of snow.  Just enough to cover the roads and the grass.   Last I heard, it’s to be nice during the week until Friday, when someone said a BIG storm is coming our way.  We’ll see what happens.  It’s kind of early to tell, since the weatherman can’t predict tomorrow.  The temperatures have been pretty cool to start the day, but does warm up pretty nice.  Haven’t had a lot of sun, so makes for a dreary day.  I know those that like to snowmobile, ski or do some sledding are really ready for more snow.  I guess there are some four wheelers still out and about with the better weather.

Congratulations to Jaron Williams for making the Dean’s list at Penn College in Williamsport for the Fall of 2015, Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology.   Good job, Jaron.

Jerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent the weekend with their daughter, Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire, Main Street.  An enjoyable time for everyone.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

Mrs. Irene Huray, Church Street, spent a few days with her daughter, Irene Pequignot, Linden.

Happy Birthday wishes to Mike Stavisky (down there in sunny FL), 24th; Owen Evans and Scott Aharonian, 27th; Jennifer Pequignot, 28th; and Lisa and Jason Burke, 30th.  Hope you all have a really nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Al and Jeannie Kapler as they celebrate on the 23rd.  Congratulations and have a good day.

HINT:  “To shine up your dull wood paneling, mix one pint warm water with four tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar and two tablespoons olive oil.  Put on with a cloth and let the mixture soak in for a few minutes and then polish.”

Winterfest is coming up on President’s Day weekend, February 13 and 14, held at Camp Brule.  You can brave the cold and do the Polar Bear plunge, along with many other activities planned.  Mark your calendar now and take part in Winterfest.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  January 17, 1974 – Clear, cold, drizzle and 16 degrees.  Ours was a tad better on that day in 2016.

The Civic Association still has some sweatshirts available for this colder weather.  We do have t-shirts also.  You can wear the t-shirt under the sweatshirt.  For information about these items, contact me at the info below.

There are still some 2013, 2014, and 2015 Lopez mugs available.  To get yours, for $20, contact Bob at the info below.   Working on the 2016 mugs to be ordered soon.

The 47th annual Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club show will be coming up in March.  This year it will be on Saturday, March 19th, and Sunday, March 20th.  It’s held at the Athens Township Vol. Fire Hall in Sayre.  Watch the Sully for more information and there will be posters placed in various areas around the County.  Mark your calendar for this event.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; it could be worse, so go with the flow and have a good time.  Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me atuvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

January 13, 2016

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Have been having some pretty nice weather for a few days.  The weekend wasn’t too bad.  We did have some heavy rain at times, but it was sunny, warm and 52 degrees.  From what I heard, we’re in for some stormy weather during the week, with a lot of cold coming.  Guess we have to expect that.  After all………….it is winter…………..as I was told.  I would take the nice weather from now until April and then warm up for the summer.  Don’t think that will happen, but I can dream.   The McDonald’s saw a rainbow on Sunday.  Was pretty neat from the pictures I saw, but I missed this one.  On Sunday afternoon the creek looked pretty high and was rumbling along really fast.

Hope everyone is well and not bothered with flu bugs and colds.

Congratulations to Chloe Shea for being selected Student of the Month.  Keep up the good work.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, please call 570-928-1099.

Don’t really have a lot of news to report right now.  Not a lot going on here in Lopez, but I know elsewhere there were “doings” to attend.

Thanks to Brian McGuire for taking the Christmas display back to the Pavilion for the winter.  Job well done.  Also, to Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald who helped with the cords and flowers.

Remember, NO Civic meeting for the month of January.

Happy Birthday wishes to Adel Bradshaw, 20th; Alice Fedorchak and Jim Rouse, 21st; Irene Pequignot, 22nd.   Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Ted and Mary Lowden, 17th; Alex and Ginny Stavisky; 22nd.   Many more happy years.

HINT:  “Vinegar (1/3 cup) works real well as a rinsing agent in your dishwasher.  Simply add it to the wash with your regular dishwasher detergent.  It can help with cloudy glassware.”   (Can’t try this; I still do dishes the old fashioned way.)

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:   “Cold, light snow and MINUS 2 degrees.”   Guess I’ll take our weather over that any day.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; even if it is cold, it’s good to get out and get the fresh air.  Maybe some snow on the way, but early yet to tell.  We’ll know when we go outside or look out the window and see the white stuff.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading; I’ll be here next time.

13012016YEP……………….We finally got some snow, yuck!

January 6, 2016

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Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and wish all of you a very Happy, Healthy New Year.  Let’s hope it good for everyone.   The weather was perfect for travel over the Holidays, so hope you all got to where you wanted to be.   I hear the weather for the middle of the week is to get warm again, with temperatures in the 40’s.  Sounds good to me.

There will be NO Civic meeting in the month of January.  Watch my news for the next meeting, or you may get a call about one.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, enjoyed some time over the New Year Holiday at their home on Church Street.  Joe saw a bald eagle while he was outside the one day.  Tried to get the camera, but not in time to get a picture.   We were invited up for dinner on Saturday and had a delicious meal and good time visiting and catching up.

Tony and Patti Sneidar, along with Forest, Philadelphia, spent some time over New Year’s at their home on Church Street and enjoyed visiting friends while they were here.  Tony did some hunting, but don’t know if he was successful.

Mrs. Irene Huray spent the Christmas Holiday with her daughter, Irene Pequignot, Linden; Shawn Pequignot family, Jennifer Pequignot family and Kevin Pequignot family.

Congratulations to Jeffrey and Kristin (McDonald) Mensch on the birth of their first baby.  Hailey Lou Mensch was born on December 22, 2015 and weighed 9 lb. 11 oz. and was 22 inches long.   Maternal grandparents are Mike and Heather McDonald, Rose McDonald and Rick Weist.  Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Holly Mensch.  Great grandparents are Pat and Tim O’Conner, Joe and Joan McDonald, Harvey Vough and Ron and Janet Mensch.  Aunts include Nicky Brennan, Kaeleigh and Kyleigh McDonald and Uncle Cory McDonald.   This is going to be one spoiled baby, I know.  Lots of luck and fun with the new little one.

Still taking donations for Cold Spring.  If you’d like to donate, send it to the Lopez Civic Association, P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA  18628 and mark the envelope “Cold  Spring”.   Thanks to those who have given so far.    There will be some more work done in the Spring when the ground is more favorable.

Happy Birthday wishes to go out to Jim Craig, January 1st; Georgette Matychak, 3rd; Jeannie Kapler, Edith Tamburro and Alex Stavisky, all on the 4th; Pete Tomasak and Frank Baines, both on the 5th; Matt Weisbrod, 6th; Linda Santarelli, 7th; Craig Germany and John McDonald, Jr., both on the 9th; Crystal Pequignot, 12th.   Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Ted and Linda Beaver as they celebrate on the 12th.  Have a good day.

B’s gang sends birthday wishes to Tyler Higley for his special day on the 13th.  Hope you have a great day.

HINT:  “A great use for a length of stocking or a knee-high.  Slip one over your pet brush and poke the bristles through.  Brush your dog or cat as normal.  When you’re done, you can pull the stocking off the brush and the hair will be caught inside.”

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  January 3, 1978 – Fair and cold with zero temperature.   Our weather for January 3, 2106 was a little better.  We had 24 degrees and a few flurries and was cloudy.

Guess that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week.  Should be pretty nice.  Get out and take a walk in the brisk air, if you like.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading and sending hints.

December 30, 2015

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No Sully this week so no news to update.

It has been a very mild December and I for one would like it to continue through February and then warm up.  Hope all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   webmaster

 

December 23, 2015

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Still having pretty nice weather most of the day.  The mornings start out really cold and sometimes very windy, but guess we can put up with that.  We had a “few” of those little “white” things come down, but nothing to speak of.  Hope they stay away.  Heard Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are to be super and I’ll go for that.  I do feel bad for the ski lodges and folks who like to get out and ski, snowboard and go snowmobiling.  But……I don’t feel “that” bad.   We’ll get ours…………..in due time.

Got the following e-mail to share.  “Hello, Jim Glasson, Sr., here, from Tall Timbers Hunting Club, located in Lopez since 1980.  This year we had nine hunters in the club make it up.  Those included Jim Glasson, Sr. (President); Jim Glasson, Jr., who harvested a beautiful six pointer on opening day, estimated weight 180 pounds; Jim’s brothers, John and Tom; and members Tim Callahan, Sr. and his son Tim, Jr.  They all hunted.  Also there was Gary Shafer and his brother-in-law, Bill Moyer, who joined the Club this year.  Jeff Ellershaw, who is a member, hunted very hard.  Unfortunately, the unseasonably warm weather didn’t cooperate.  Saw plenty of grouse and four bear, but no shots.  We had long time friend, Tony Sneidar from Church Street and his friends stop down to visit, along with the Ten Point Club, from Flat Street.  This included Oats, Bob, Tubby, Tommy and many more.   We spent lots of time playing cards and reminiscing about all the great times we’ve had hunting since 1978 and remembered visiting with Vito Arcaro when he had the Grid Iron, and talking about all the deer stories the guys made up.  Seems like the deer herd shrunk or not enough hunters to keep them moving.   Merry Christmas from Tall Timers Club and a Healthy New Year for everyone in the Ice Box of Pennsylvania.”

Ted, Mike, TJ and Kevin were all lucky hunters during the season.

Good luck to Jim and Barbara Craig who have sold their home on Church Street.  They will go back to their home in Media, but hope to visit now and then.  They will be missed by all their neighbors and friends.

Ted and Mary Lowden, Maple Terrace, took a short trip to Marlton, NJ, to visit TJ and Allison Lowden, at their home there.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order yours, call 570-928-1099.  Makes a nice Christmas dinner.

HINT:  “To freshen the air in your home, place a sheet of Bounce in drawers or hang in the closet.  You can also put a sheet of Bounce in your vacuum cleaner for a nice smell when cleaning.”

Cory McDonald, Wakefield, RI, is spending the Christmas holiday here and about with family and friends.

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  December 20, 1981 – Cold and 14 degrees.   Our weather today was a low of 22 degrees and I don’t think it went up above 34 degrees all day.  Ours is a tad better than what they had back in 1981.

Well, this is the last Sully for the year.  Next one will be January 6, 2016.  The year seemed to go by pretty fast.  I’d like to wish everyone, including the Sully staff, a very Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year.  I’ve enjoyed writing the Lopez news and thank everyone who had a hand in giving me news items and Hints for the column.  Enjoy your week with friends and loved ones.  Be careful if you’re out for New Year’s Eve.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for everything and I’ll be here next time.

MERRY

CHRISTMAS

December 16, 2015

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Can’t really complain about the nice weather we’ve been having.  Cold mornings, but warm during the day.  I know the hunters would rather snow to track the deer and then drag it out of the woods when its shot, but I’ll take this weather for sure.

Cory McDonald, Wakefield, RI, spent the Thanksgiving holiday here visiting family and friends.

NO Civic meeting in the month of December due to the Christmas holiday.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

Sympathy from the community on the passing of Jim McGinty on the 29th of November.  A mass of Christian burial will be held on December 10th at St. Francis Church, Mildred, with Rev. Rojas presiding.   A pleasant man to know and he will be missed,

The first marking period Honor Roll has come out.  Those on the Distinguished Honor Roll include Kyler and Paige Burke; Aaron and Trevor Kinsey; and Kassidy Brown.  On Honor Roll was Joey Malkemes and Jacob Williams.  Congratulations, great job and keep up the good work.

Santa Claus made a visit to Lopez on Saturday when he stopped by Russian Hall to visit with the many kids and others who gathered there.   Thanks to Barbara Andrewlavage who again chaired this event.  Big Thank You to her for donating all the craft items used and the candy given.  It is much appreciated.  The Civic Association has Santa give out the big bag of toys.  All had a great time.  Someone mentioned there must have been fifty people in attendance.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Dylan Amon, 13th; Noah Brown, 14th; Carter Vermiere, 17th; and V Rev Mother Christophora and Christian Santarelli, both on the 19th.  Hope you all have a great day.

On December 16th, Red Rock Job Corps will be having their wrapping party at the Santa Workshop there.  The kids get to pick a gift for someone at home, it is wrapped for them and everyone has a good time.  If you’re interested in helping, contact Jackie Johnson at
Johnson.JackieJ@jobcorps.org.   You’ll enjoy doing this.

HINT:  “Brighten up your fireplace brickwork by using one cup of white vinegar and one gallon of warm water.  Scrub the area and your bricks will look shiny and nice.”   (Good for those decorating for the Christmas holiday.)

Still have a few Lopez mugs available.  Also Lopez t-shirts and sweatshirts.  Makes nice Christmas gifts.  If interested, contact me at the info below.

I guess that’s about it.  Enjoy your week.  Get out and take advantage of the sunshine.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

December 9, 2015

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Can’t really complain about the nice weather we’ve been having.  Cold mornings, but warm during the day.  I know the hunters would rather snow to track the deer and then drag it out of the woods when its shot, but I’ll take this weather for sure.

Cory McDonald, Wakefield, RI, spent the Thanksgiving holiday here visiting family and friends.

NO Civic meeting in the month of December due to the Christmas holiday.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.

Sympathy from the community on the passing of Jim McGinty on the 29th of November.  A mass of Christian burial will be held on December 10th at St. Francis Church, Mildred, with Rev. Rojas presiding.   A pleasant man to know and he will be missed,

The first marking period Honor Roll has come out.  Those on the Distinguished Honor Roll include Kyler and Paige Burke; Aaron and Trevor Kinsey; and Kassidy Brown.  On Honor Roll was Joey Malkemes and Jacob Williams.  Congratulations, great job and keep up the good work.

Santa Claus made a visit to Lopez on Saturday when he stopped by Russian Hall to visit with the many kids and others who gathered there.   Thanks to Barbara Andrewlavage who again chaired this event.  Big Thank You to her for donating all the craft items used and the candy given.  It is much appreciated.  The Civic Association has Santa give out the big bag of toys.  All had a great time.  Someone mentioned there must have been fifty people in attendance.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Dylan Amon, 13th; Noah Brown, 14th; Carter Vermiere, 17th; and V Rev Mother Christophora and Christian Santarelli, both on the 19th.  Hope you all have a great day.

On December 16th, Red Rock Job Corps will be having their wrapping party at the Santa Workshop there.  The kids get to pick a gift for someone at home, it is wrapped for them and everyone has a good time.  If you’re interested in helping, contact Jackie Johnson at
Johnson.JackieJ@jobcorps.org.   You’ll enjoy doing this.

HINT:  “Brighten up your fireplace brickwork by using one cup of white vinegar and one gallon of warm water.  Scrub the area and your bricks will look shiny and nice.”   (Good for those decorating for the Christmas holiday.)

Still have a few Lopez mugs available.  Also Lopez t-shirts and sweatshirts.  Makes nice Christmas gifts.  If interested, contact me at the info below.

I guess that’s about it.  Enjoy your week.  Get out and take advantage of the sunshine.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Some scenes from Santa’s visit to Lopez children.

2015

December 2, 2015

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Are we having some good weather or what?  Can’t believe these temperatures.  I really feel bad for those in TX, KS and CO and the bad weather,  no power, and flooding they are getting again.  We can be thankful for what we have.  Weather was really good for those traveling over the Holiday.  It’s to be nice all week, from what I heard on TV.

Friday was the perfect day for members of the Civic Association to put up the Christmas decorations at the Monument.  Didn’t have to work with snow or sloppy weather.  Those who came out to help included:  Bob and JoAnn; Brian and Nina; Molly and Clair; Brandan and Robyne; Robyne’s brother, Steve Hetrick, who was visiting from VA; and Macrina.  We got done in no time and had the lights turned on at 5 p.m. for all to enjoy.   After decorating, Bob and I went into the lower park and while there we saw a bald eagle flying around above us.  Stayed for a while; then went up toward the creek near Pigeon Creek Road.  Beautiful bird.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.   I hope all who were able to go to their Ethnic Foods dinner on Sunday had a good meal and enjoyable time.

Rifle deer season has started, so please be aware there will be a lot more action and hunters around.   Good luck hunters and hope you “bag” the big one.

Tony Sneidar, Philadelphia, is spending a few days at his home on Church Street and doing some hunting while he is here.

Ted and Mary Lowden, Marlton, NJ, are enjoying a lot of time at their home on Maple Terrace.  TJ Lowden, Marlton, NJ, spent the weekend at his home on Church Street and visited them also while he was here.

Tent City has some campers occupied for a few days.  There are many of the Borick family relatives here to do some hunting and visiting friends.    A lot of Ron and Kevin Franks friends are also here doing some hunting.  Good luck, guys.

Bob McGuire, Jr. and son, Tyler, Hunlock Creek, and Bob and JoAnn McGuire, spent Saturday with Brian McGuire and Nina for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.   Had a great time playing Win, Lose or Draw.   Looking forward to another game night soon.

I think everyone is glad that Cold Spring is running again.  There will be some landscaping done in the Spring when the area gets dried up some.  If you’d like to help maintain Cold Spring, you can do so by sending your donation to the Civic Association, P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA and mark your envelope “Cold Spring”.  Thanks and all donations greatly appreciated.

Jim and Barbara Craig, Media, PA, spent the Thanksgiving holiday at their home on Church Street.

Happy Birthday wishes to Elexus Dunkleberger, December 6th; Tony Sneidar, Jr., Marino Santarelli and Robyne McCobin, all on the 8th; Aaron Risser, 9th; Rose Decker, 10th; and Andrea (Matychak) Anderson, 12th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

HINT:  “Use Bounce dryer sheets in your books and photo albums that don’t get opened too often.  Takes the odor out.”  (And you thought Bounce was only for the dryer.)

I guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans.  Sure will be nice to get out and about with the weather we’ll be having.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get your news in.  Thanks  for reading and I’ll be here next time.

November 25, 2015

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Not a bad weekend.  Was a little chilly, but we didn’t get what some of the other States got and the week is to be pretty nice.  Will make it nice for those travelers going visiting over the Thanksgiving holiday.  I know there were quite a few hunters in for the three days of bear season and hoped they maybe got one.  Then, rifle deer season will be upon us right after Thanksgiving, so I’m staying as far from the woods as I can during that time.

Just want to put another “blurb” in about telling folks to SLOW DOWN  on any street in Lopez.  There was another cat that was hit and killed by a car.  I know pets are family, but if that was a child, it would be much worse.  There is no reason to “fly” on these roads, especially now that we have many more kids in town.  Think about it.  SLOW DOWN and keep everyone safe.   If you have to get somewhere so fast, leave a little earlier.

I hope you got to see “A Fractured Christmas Carol”, put on by the New Albany Volunteer Fire Company on Friday or Saturday.   We went Friday evening and it was so good.  The cast did an excellent job and I never laughed so much.   During Intermission, they auctioned off bags that you didn’t know what was inside and they also had a Chinese auction.  It’s always nice to support these folks with their fund raisers.  Good job, all, and can’t wait for next year.

The Civic Association will be putting up the Christmas decorations on Friday, the 27, 11 a.m.  Meet at the Pavilion and anyone is welcome to come and help.  Weather should be in our favor.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, please call 570-928-1099.  They will also be having an ethnic foods dinner on Sunday, the 29th, Noon to 5 p.m. at the Church Hall.  This is eat in or take out.  See their ad in the paper.  Nice place to go and have some good food to eat.

Cold Spring is coming along very nicely.  The water is running.  There will be some landscaping done in the Spring when it’s not so muddy.  If you’d like to donate anything toward maintenance of Cold Spring, please send to Lopez Civic Association, P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA and mark your envelope “Cold Spring”.  All donations greatly appreciated.

Tony and Patti Sneidar and “Forest”, Philadelphia, spent a few days at their home on Church Street.

Also spending time at their homes on Church Street was TJ and Allison Lowden, Marlton, NJ, and Joe and Diane Fanning and “Molly”, Landenberg.  Joe and Diane said a bear, about 350 lbs., crossed the road in front of them as they got almost to their house on Wednesday evening.  They also had some deer in the yard while they were here.

Ted and Mary Lowden, Marlton, NJ, are spending some time at their home on Maple Terrace.  They had a couple of beautiful, big bucks in their yard one evening.  Maybe they will stay there so they can’t be taken during hunting season.

Happy Anniversary to Don and Wilda (Wood) Paul as they celebrate on December 2nd.  Have a great day.

HINT:  “Need more refrigerator space?  Stack gelatin salads and casseroles using cake cooling racks or trays.  Plastic glasses can help adjust the height.”  (With the holidays coming and friends over, this may be useful.  Probably can be used for other salads, etc. also.)   To make a kitchen look more cheerful, add healthy plants or a small herb garden on the windowsill.

The Civic Association still has some Lopez sweatshirts and t-shirts in stock.  They make nice Christmas gifts.   For more information, colors and pricing, contact me at the info below.    There are a few Lopez mugs available.

There will be NO Civic meeting in the month of December because of the Christmas holiday.   January, February and March are “iffy”, so watch the Sully for further details.

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a nice day with family, relatives, and friends.  Think of those who are serving our Country who won’t make it home for the Holiday.  Pray that they are kept safe during these turbulent times and that  everyone will be able to live without fear.

That’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  Hope those weathermen have the forecast right for theHoliday.  Don’t eat too much, but enough.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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November 18, 2015

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Wow!!  Had a couple cold, windy days with a few flurries.  Sunday did turn out nicer with sun and not much wind.  Later in the week it’s to warm up, so that will be nice.

Congratulations to Dustin, Sam and Gaige Burke on the arrival of their baby.  Grayson Charles John Burke was born on the 8th, weighing in at 8 lb. 9 oz. and 20 inches long.   Now the fun begins and I’m sure Gaige will be a helpful big brother.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order, call 570-928-1099.   Also, on the 29th, they will be having an ethnic foods dinner, Noon to 5 p.m. at the Church Hall.  This is eat-in or take out.

New Albany Volunteer Fire Company held their first production of “A Fractured Christmas Carol” on Friday and Saturday.  If you missed it, they will have their final production on Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st.  This is at the New Albany Social Hall and will be at 7:30 p.m.  They also have things taking place during intermission.  Get out and support the Fire Company.

Cold Spring is now running.  I’m sure everyone will be glad to hear that.  There is some landscaping that needs to be done when the ground is not so muddy.   Donations to this project still being accepted and very much appreciated.  Send yours to Lopez Civic Assoc., P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA  18628 and mark envelope “Cold Spring”.   Thanks  for your support.

Jim and Barbara Craig, Media, spent some time at their home on Church Street.  Always something to keep them busy.

I guess there is still hunting going on, but haven’t heard if there have been any lucky hunters.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Jaeden Patson, 20th; Jeff Olsen, 22nd; Serenity Laird and Reese Baton, 23rd; and Cassidy Brown, 30th.   Hope you all have a sunny, good day.

HINT:  “For winter storage of apples, peaches and citrus fruits, keep them in a cool, dark place, such as unheated garage.  They will keep longer if they don’t touch one another.  Loosely cover to retard drying.  Wrap unblemished fruit loosely in newspaper or place crumpled newspapers between layers of fruit.  If the temperature drops below 32 degrees (which it will do here), you will need to protect them from freezing.  Line a box with a large plastic garbage bag that has holes punched in it for ventilation.  Layer fruit as described above.”   (From the book I received from Connie.  Has lots of great hints.)

From Mr. Neubauer’s little brown book:  November 15, 1973 – Clear, warm and 52 degrees.   I had 23 degrees early Sunday morning, but the sun was out really nice and it’s clear and maybe will hit 52 degrees later.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you may do.  Get out and take advantage of the warm, sunny days.  There won’t be many more of them; although I did hear we are to have a mild winter.  We’ll see how right they are.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at uvbob@ epix.net.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.