November 11, 2015

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Getting some cooler weather, but is to warm up again next week.  Veterans Day will be on Wednesday, so thank those who serve and have served to keep us free.    I heard even the following week is to be “above” normal temperatures.  Maybe we’ll have a mild winter this year.

Don’t forget, Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14, 7:30 p.m. the New Albany Volunteer Fire Company presents their play, “A Fractured Christmas Carol”.  This will be at the New Albany Social Hall.   Another presentation will be on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, same time, same place.   If you get a chance to go, it’s well worth it; a fun time for all.

Tony and Patti Sneidar, Philadelphia, spent the weekend at their home on Church Street.  I imagine Tony is getting things ready for the up-coming hunting season.

Jim and Barbara Craig, Media, spent some time at their home on Church Street and enjoyed visiting friends and neighbors.

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

Got a phone call the other day wanting people to really slow down when going through town.  No need to think you’re on a super highway.  Seems a cat was hit on Main Street and killed.  If that were a child, it would be a tragedy.   Of course, pets are also like family.  So, people, please SLOW down.

If you’d like to donate to the Cold Spring project, please send to Lopez Civic Association, P.O. Box 224, Lopez, PA  18628 and mark your envelope “Cold Spring”.  The up-grade is in progress and will be done soon.

On Sunday, November 29th, St. Vladimir’s Church will have an ethnic foods dinner, Noon to 5 p.m., at the Church Hall.  This is eat in or take out and B.Y.O.B.   Sounds pretty good so have a nice meal out; you won’t have to cook; and you’re supporting the Church.

Next Civic meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17th, 6 p.m., Township Building.

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

Bob and JoAnn McGuire visited his sister, Lola and Mike Mattie, Forty Fort, on Friday.  Also visited with Georgia (Mattie) Martin and son, Mcguire.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Monica Black, 16th; Alek Laird, Mike McDonald and Philip Elchak, all on the 19th.   Hope you all have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to TJ and Alison Lowden as they celebrate on the 17th.  Hope you have a great day.   Hope you had an enjoyable time on your trip.

HINT:  “Rubbing alcohol will remove permanent marker.  Dab the surface that has the permanent marker on it with a cloth or cotton ball covered in rubbing alcohol and it will disappear quickly.”

I guess that’s the news for now.  I hope you all enjoy your Veterans Day holiday.  Get out while it’s still nice.  You know this won’t last forever, even though we wish it would.  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.  Special Thank You to Connie for the book on hints.  I love it and they will get used in my column.

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November 4, 2015

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Can’t complain about the weather too much.  It’s been pretty nice the last few days and I hear the week is to be even better.  We did have some pretty cold, frosty mornings, but then it warmed up well.   Most all the gardens are done and the flower beds pretty dead looking.

IHM Parish is having their annual Fall Bazaar on Sunday, the 8th at St. Francis Hall in Mildred.  This will be from Noon to 5 p.m. with all kinds of activities going on.  If you get a chance, check it out.  It’s really a good time and a nice way to support the Church.

We had a really good turn out this year for the Civic Association Halloween party, held on Saturday, at the Pavilion.  Thanks to Chairman, Kim (Neufer) Hall, who did a good job for her first time.  Thanks to the judges, Gloria Weisbrod and Rhonda Stasiak, who had their job cut out for them in picking out the winners.  There were some awesome costumes this year.  Prizes were awarded to the following:  0-3 age group: Pretty -Khloie Bahr; Ugly – Owen O’Conner; Funny – Henry Ritinski.   4-7 age group:  Pretty – Kaeleigh McDonald; Ugly – Gaige Burke; Funny – Weston Higley.  8 -11 age group:  Pretty – Ember Higley; Ugly – Connor Partington; Funny – Luke Hontz.  12 & Up age group:  Pretty – Erica Brigham; Ugly – Kyler Burke; Funny – Layton Shen.   Everyone enjoyed refreshments.  After the party, Brian McGuire took kids, and parents, trick or treating through town on his hay wagon, pulled by his truck.  That was fun for all and thanks to him for doing that.  Thanks to all who donated “goodies” and helped with the party.  Thank you to those who had their porch light on and treated the kids when they stopped by.  Looking forward to next year.

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

New Albany Volunteer Fire Company presents their play, “A Fractured Christmas Carol” on Saturday and Sunday, November 13 and 14 and 20 and 21.  This will be held at the Social Hall and will be at 7:30 p.m.  It’s well worth it to see and support the Fire Company.

If you’d like to donate to the Cold Spring up-grade project, please send to Lopez Civic Association, P.O. Box 100, Lopez, PA  18628 and mark the envelope “Cold Spring”.

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

Happy Birthday wishes to  Aiden Sperry, 13th; and Wilda (Wood) Paul, 14th.   Have a super day.

B’s gang sends Happy Birthday wishes to their buddy,  Brian McGuire as he celebrates on the 11th.  Have a great day.   Dad, Mom, Jr. and Tyler also say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy Anniversary to V Rev Andrew and Georgette Matychak as they celebrate on the 10th.  Congratulations and have a nice day.

HINT:  “Keep windows frost free by pouring a cup of salt into a liter of water.  Sponge the liquid on the inside of windows to prevent frost from forming during the winter months.”
(Have to try that as they do get frosty.)

Ted and Mary Lowden are back from NJ to their home on Maple Terrace.

We’ve seen a lot of turkeys around in the fields, but not too many deer.

Guess that’s the news for this time.  Enjoy your week.  Hope the weatherman is right when he said we may hit close to 70; supposed to be our “Indian” summer.  I’ll take it and more.  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.

halloween%202015hayride%202015Halloweeners and the DJ B hay ride around town collecting goodies.