Lopez, PA

What a miserable Memorial Day weekend.  Rain, rain and more rain.  Cold and windy and not fun.   There were still a lot of folks in for the weekend, despite the rain.   Last I heard, Tuesday is to be the nice day, with more rain the rest of the week.   Sure hope that’s wrong and Mother Nature gives us a break.  Forty-one degrees is a bit low for this time of year.

I hope many of you were able to attend and/or take part in the Memorial Day activities around the County to honor our fallen heroes who died to keep us free.

Adel Bradshaw, West Chester, spent a few days at her home here over the Holiday.   Weather sure wasn’t in her favor this time.

I saw a lot of campers at Tent City for the weekend.  Lots of activity down there while they were here and had an enjoyable time no matter the weather.

Mark and Lisa Fenster, Mark, Jr., Tatania and Sophia Fenster, spent a few days at their home on Church Street.

TJ, Allison, and Jase Lowden, along with Wesson, Marlton, NJ, spent the weekend at their home here and visited his parents, Ted and Mary, Maple Terrace.

Charles and Valerie York came in to spend a few days at St. Nicholas House and to celebrate their anniversary.  They were here during the winter and liked it so much, decided to come back.  Was more like winter weather again for them.

Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent the weekend with Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.

4-H Model Rocketry will be starting on Wednesday, June 9th, 3 p.m. at the Extension Office in Dushore.  New members welcome.  For more information, contact leader, Bob McGuire.

Next Civic meeting will be on Wednesday, June 16th, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion if the weather cooperates.

Mama bear and one or two cubs are running around different areas of town.  I’ve seen video on Face Book from different ones who have seen them in their yards.

This crazy weather makes it hard to get any gardens ready for planting and what hanging baskets are out need to be brought in nightly.   Need some warm sunshine to help things along.  The ground is soft and mushy from all the wetness. 

Happy Birthday to Lydia Stasiak, June 5th; Lynn Malkemes, 8th; and Matt Dayton, 10th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

I think that’s it from my rainy, cold back yard.  Enjoy your week.  It has to get better, I hope.  Have news, let me know by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening by calling me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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We had some really frosty days last week.  Was rainy and cold too.  Hopefully this week we are in for some nice, sunny weather.   Maybe Mother Nature is finally getting the hint.

Memorial Day is coming up on Monday, the 31st.  The parade will be at 10 a.m. in town.  If there are any kids that would like to march in the parade, please meet Sam and Dorothy at the Post Office at 9:45 a.m. to get lined up.  Mr. Ferdie Marek started this tradition years ago and each year we have kids that like to take part.  Questions, just give me a call.

Sympathy from the community to the family, relatives and many friends of Esther Bohensky who passed away on the 13th.  She was a person with a nice personality and friend to everyone.   Always had a smile and a kind word for all who knew her.  She will be missed.

Hope everyone got out to vote on Tuesday.

Ted and Mary Lowden spent the weekend in New Jersey with their son, TJ, Alison and Jase.  They helped Jase celebrate his third birthday.  Had quite a nice time while they were there.  Weather cooperated for them.

Did you mark your calendar for Saturday, June 5th, for the flea market at the Pavilion.  Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Check your attic, basement, garage and see what things you may not want.  Bring them to the flea market and make a couple bucks and you’ve cleaned up.  Questions, call me.

Happy Birthday to Janet Weidner, 22nd; Susan Aharonian, 24th and Tanya Stasiak, 25th.  Have a good day.

Happy Anniversary to Tim and Bobbi Jo Brown, 21st; and Tony and Patty Sneidar, 26th.  Congratulations and many more.

With the nicer weather, little by little, I see folks getting their gardens tilled and ready for planting.  I see some who have their flowers out, but take them in at night to prevent frost from killing them.   We are to get some days this next week that will hit the high 70’s, with rain. 

I think that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; hopefully full of sunshine and nice weather.  Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com, by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  I’ll get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

 What a week, weather-wise, it was.  Had a little bit of everything.  Couldn’t believe how cold and windy it was and then the ground cover of snow on Friday.  We did get up to 74 degrees on Tuesday early in the evening.  The wind just does not want to stay away for any period of time.   Let’s hope for nicer weather soon.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Ron Garey, Lesterville, who passed away on April 26th, with his loving family by his side.  Such a pleasant man.  He will be missed.

B’s gang sends sympathy to the Stasiak family on the passing of Roda’s Dad, Ron Garey, Lesterville.

Clean your attics, basements and garages.  The Civic Association will have a flea market on Saturday, June 5th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pavilion.  For table space, contact me at the information below. 

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent a few days at their home here and got lots of yard work done.  They were surprised to see the snow.  They’ve been watching the birds at the feeder and also a turkey with many little ones.  No bear just yet.

I guess the humming birds are back.  Bob McGuire, Jr. put his feeder out on Sunday and had hummers in no time.  So, we put ours out and had a hummer right away.  Told Heather and she put hers out, but didn’t hear if she had any yet.   I read on Face Book that the male comes back first to check things out and then the female comes later.  They are interesting little things to watch.

I see there was activity down at Tent City over the weekend, so they are slowly coming back and enjoying their time here.  Always lots of mowing to do.

Just remember, the virus is still with us.  Wear your mask, practice the six foot rule and wash your hands.   If you don’t feel well, stay home.   Hopefully, most of you are well and not bothered with the crazy flu or Covid.  It can go away any time and not come back.   I did hear May is a bad month for ticks, so check yourself if you’re out in the grass.  Check your pets too.

Remember to support the local establishments as they cope with these trying times.

Congratulations to Sally Houseknect and Dave Bender who were just married.  Good luck and lots of happy days ahead!

Happy Birthday to Paige and Kyler Burke, May 1st; JoAnn Day, 2nd; Ken Pochatko, 6th; Ted Lowden, 7th; Elizabeth Spinosa, 10th; and Xander Kapler and Kessler Gilbert, 12th.  Hope you all have a super nice day.

It’s lawn mowing time so I see lots of folks out doing mowing and all kinds of yard work.  Getting the flower beds and hanging baskets ready.  Hopefully, the frost doesn’t kill everything.    Time to till the garden soon and get that ready for planting.

I think that’s it.  Enjoy your week.  It has to get nice soon, I hope.  Might get a little rain, but no snow on the horizon.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in.  Remember, by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  Thanks for reading and I’ll catch ya next time.

We lost many really great people and are having trouble getting people to work and continue holding OLD HOME DAY.

Wow!!  I think we are back to winter, rather than nice, sunny April weather.  We had some snow, cold, wind and a couple sunny days.  Seems more like January.  Last I heard, we are to get some rain this week.  The flowers are popping up and the bushes starting to bud.  They may survive or they may get frozen and not do anything this summer.   Let’s hope for some nice warm, sunny days.

Orthodox Easter will be coming up on Sunday, May 2nd.  Wishing all those who celebrate, a Blessed time with family and friends.

I guess this pandemic just doesn’t want to leave.  There are more virus cases every day.  Remember to wear your mask, wash your hands and practice social distancing. Just when we think it seems to get better, there are more cases.   I guess there are many who have been vaccinated.

Remember to support your local businesses during this time.  They need your help as they struggle through this situation.   I know there are some establishments who put their menu on Face Book, or will say what the specials are for the week and weekend.  Check them out.

I’ve heard there will be Memorial Day services this year.  Don’t know all the details, so watch the Sully for further information as it becomes available.

If we ever get some summer weather, hopefully start to see more folks coming to their summer homes and cabins.   Don’t see too many around right now. 

Happy Birthday to Holly Ann Sperry, 20th; Jon-Paul Matychak, 23rd; and Katherine Kapler, 25th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Enjoy your week, whatever you do.  Get out and take a walk and just take in some fresh air, even if it’s a little brisk.  Gardens and flower beds will start to take shape.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in.  By 6 p.m. on Sunday evening is when I need it by.  I will be here next time and have a great week.

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What a perfect day Sunday to celebrate Easter with family and friends.  The day was sunny, warm, and not much wind.  I hope you all had a nice day and the Easter bunny was good to all the kids.    The last I heard, we may be in for some rain the latter part of the week.   I hear the crocuses and daffodils are making their appearance and even the buds on the lilac bushes.  Just hope a good frost doesn’t ruin everything.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, enjoyed Thursday to Monday at their home here.  Was nice just to relax and not have to shovel snow.  Probably did some little odd jobs.  They did have the bear on Friday night.  Tried to get a higher feeder and took a piece of the siding off the back side of the house.  She was trying to tell him the feeders are empty, but he had to see for himself.   So, be watchful and keep an eye on your feeders. 

Irene Pequignot, Linden, spent the Easter weekend at her home here.  Visiting on Sunday were her kids, Shawn Pequignot; Kevin Pequignot; Jennifer, Elexus, Serenity and Alek Pequignot. 

Mark and Lisa Fenton, Mark, Tatania and Sophia Fenton spent a few days at their home here and enjoyed the nice weather.  They are from the Philly area.

TJ, Allison and Jase Lowden, along with Wesson, were here for a few days at their home.  They came in from New Jersey and had a great time.  Visited his parents, Ted and Mary too.  I’m sure the Easter bunny make a stop there.

We enjoyed an Easter lunch with our son, Bob, Jr. at his home and enjoyed visiting.

Don’t forget, Civic meeting on Wednesday, April 21st, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Hope you can make it.  We need to make some decisions on up-coming events.

Crazy virus cases are on the rise again.  Just when we think we are getting somewhere, it goes crazy.  Hopefully it will be a thing of the past very soon.  In the meantime, wear your mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands often.  Heard on TV there is some other strain of virus in a lot of states now.  Remember to support the local businesses. 

Happy birthday this week to John Risser, 12th; and Joyce Walsh, 13th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Sheldon and Penn Sperry as they celebrate on the 13th.   Enjoy your day.

I know there were probably other families that gathered at Easter, but they haven’t contacted me, so hope you all had a wonderful time.

That’s it for now.  Enjoy your week.  It’ll be garden and flower time before you know it.  Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com, before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

We are starting to get some nicer weather, after some cold, frosty mornings.  Saturday I had 12 degrees with frost and Sunday frost but I didn’t get the low in time. We did have 60 degrees late Sunday afternoon.  Felt so good.  Was a perfect day for a walk and fresh air.   Check out Sam’s weather report.   I did hear we are to get some nice, sunny, warm days during the week, with maybe some rain late on Thursday.   With the snow and ice melting away, its starting to look so much better. 

Don’t have much to report.  Soon, we might start seeing folks coming to their summer homes and cabins to check things out.   They will probably start the process of cleaning up from the winter weather.

Gee, haven’t even seen any deer, birds or turkeys lately.  We do have woodpeckers at the suet feeder and our buddy, “Chippy” from last year.  He’s back and ready for the corn and bird seed.

Birthday wishes to Irene Risser, 28th; Heather McDonald and Trevor Kinsey, 30th.  Have a nice day.

Our Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club was cancelled for the end of March due to Covid.  It has been rescheduled for October 9th and 10th at the Wysox Fire Hall.  Mark your calendar now and take a trip to enjoy our show.  There will be a mini-mine for the kids to try their hand at; geode cutting where you can get a geode cut and find out what’s inside; and dealers with all kinds of things for you to buy.  It’s a great little show.

Don’t forget to support the small local businesses as they try to stay afloat until this craziness is over.  Remember to wear your mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands often.  If you don’t feel well, stay home.

That about sums it up for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you might get involved in.  Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopez.com.  I will put it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Was a cold weekend with some snow showers and gusty wind.  It was only 8 degrees on Sunday morning. Mother Nature just doesn’t want to be done with us yet with the wintry weather.   Check out the full Lopez weather from Sam in another part of the paper.   I saw about a dozen doves and fifteen red wing black birds early Sunday morning in a little grassy spot across the street scratching in the dirt.  They didn’t stay long.  Guess they figured it wasn’t food after all.

Last Wednesday, the 3rd, Church Street, Lilac Lane and Maple Terrace lost power from 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to a blown transformer or fuse.  Was glad to finally have it back on.   I feel really bad for those in Texas that were without power for days.  Never know how good we have it until it’s taken from us.

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

Well, it’s coming.  On March 14th we SPRING AHEAD with our clocks early Sunday morning by turning them ahead one hour.  And, Spring isn’t far behind as that will be here on March 21st.  Let’s hope we start to get some half decent weather.  Will be good to get out and be able to do things.  Some folks have already ordered their seeds for planting this year.

Sympathy from the community to family and friends of Mary Louise (Hoover) Stavisky who passed away on February 23rd.

It’s a good idea with this virus still going around to wear your mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands often.   I heard on TV that this pandemic won’t be over with even in March of 2022.  Sure hope that is wrong.  Don’t forget to support the local businesses as they work so hard to get through this time.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY to all.  Hope you have a great, green day.

Do any of you plan to have a sand box this summer for the kids.  I saw this on Face Book and thought I’d pass it along.  Take one cup of cinnamon and mix it with the sand.  It will deter bugs, critters and even cats.  Try it to see if it works.  I have no kids, so no sand.  (Thank you Dorothy.)

Don’t go too many places so don’t see too many people.  I do walk but don’t run into anyone.  So, don’t know who is around and about.  I think most are staying close to home to be safe.  When the warmer weather gets here, I’m sure there will be cabin people coming to check things out and spend a day or two or a weekend. 

Happy Birthday to Julian Bonner, 11th; Bob McGuire, Sr. and Theresa Pochatko, 13th; Elizabeth Weisbrod, 14th and Gianna Mae DiRocco, 16th.  Hope you all have a fantastic day.

Happy Anniversary to Joe and Tina Tabor as they celebrate on the 14th.  Have a nice day. Guess that’s it from here.  Enjoy your week.  Hopefully it will hit 50 degrees as the weather man says.  We could use some warm weather and lots of sun to melt the dirty snow and ice.  If you’d like news in the paper call me at 570-928-9238; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com, before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening.  I will put it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

Check out these students. How many do you recognize?

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Well, another storm on the horizon so here I sit Sunday evening typing my news and wondering if we’ll get the 3-5 inches they’re calling for.  Guess we’ll find out tomorrow (Monday).  We had some really cold mornings and it didn’t warm up much during the day.  We did have one day that hit 33 degrees; regular heat wave.  This weather has gotta change soon.

I put this item in a couple years ago, but with all the ice we’ve been having, I thought I’d do it again.  For sidewalk de-icer, mix 1 teaspoon of Dawn Liquid, 1 Tablespoon rubbing alcohol and one half gallon of hot water.  Pour over walkways and they won’t re-freeze.

Distinguished Honor Roll – Serena Armioia; Kyler Burke; and Paige Burke.

Honor Roll – Joey Malkemes.  Congratulations to all of you.

Sympathy from the community to the family and friends of Eleanor Grandinetti who passed away on February 13th.   She was 99 years young. She was a long time resident of Lopez and involved in many things. I remember her as crocheting many, many lap blankets for Veterans at nursing homes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. 

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month, from Noon to 1 p.m.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall.  Call 570-928-8909 to order.

Can’t believe the month of February is about over.  Where does the time go?  Hope the warmer weather gets here as fast.  Days are getting longer, so that’s nice.

Not much to report.  Everyone is staying kinda close to home.  I did hear some snowmobiles on Sunday afternoon.  Haven’t even seen many deer or turkeys now.  Just the birds at the bird feeders.

Happy Birthday to Jacob Williams, 23rd; Bob McGuire, Jr. and Christopher Sneidar, both on the 26th.  Hope you all have a nice day.

Don’t forget, wear your mask; do the six foot distancing; wash your hands; and support the local businesses when you can.  Pray for this pandemic to finally be over with.

Guess that wraps it up for this time.  Enjoy your week.  May need the shovel and may not.  See what happens.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; see me, if you can find me around; mail me; or e-mail at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  If I leave any birthdays, anniversaries or anything out, please let me know and I’ll get it in.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

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Had a couple days of plowable snow, had some wind and had some sun and nice days.  Can’t tell from one day to the next what it’s going to do.  I know I’m ready for warm weather.  How about you?  The weather has to change for the better soon, I hope.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, spent a few days at their home here on Church Street.  Couldn’t believe how much snow there was.  Took a while to get up the lane to the house but they made it and had lots of shoveling and snow blowing to do.  Kind of a tiring weekend but they got the job done.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  They are available from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Church Hall.  Call 570-928-8909 to order yours.

Birthday wishes to Haley Latch, 15th; Allison Lowden and Tim Brown, 17th.  Have a nice day.

Sunday, the 14th, is Valentine’s Day.  Hope you have a great day with your loved ones.

Not much news to report.  Have been watching the woodpeckers at the suet feeder.  Haven’t seen any deer for a while now.

I did see Mike, Heather and Kaeleigh McDonald on the hill across the street, sledding.  When they got a path, they were going down pretty good.

Hope you all have been doing well.  Still remember to wear your mask, practice the social distancing and wash your hands often.  If you don’t feel well, stay home.   I think with all the Super Bowl parties on Sunday, there’s going to be another rise in Covid cases.

That’s about it.  Enjoy your week.  Probably some snow will be predicted.  Have news, call, e-mail or see me, before 6 p.m. on Sunday.  Phone 570-928-9238; just catch me around town; e-mail – news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’m sure to be here next time.

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Hope you all enjoyed that COLD, BRISK weekend.  The sun was out but with the wind, didn’t seem to help much and was brutal both Saturday and Sunday.

Well, I don’t have much to report.  I’m tired of putting in Covid every week even though it’s still with us for some time to come.

We have a weather person now in Lopez.  Samantha Burke, better known as “Sam” will be taking the weather and sending it to the Sully.  I’m sure she’ll do a good job and she has three little helpers (her boys).

Haven’t seen or heard from anyone about any news.  Pretty much staying home unless we need to go out.

I can tell you that St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon – 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-8909 to order.  They sure make a good meal or nice addition to your meal.

Happy Birthday wishes to Kyra Vinetelli and Brian Dendler, February 1st; Tyler McGuire, 2nd; Dee Whatley, 4th and Helen Amon, 5th.  Have a nice day.

Tyler McGuire has returned to classes at RIT in Rochester, NY.   Was nice he was home.  Time seems to pass so quickly.

Well, February 2nd is Ground Hog Day.  Think Phil will see his shadow and give us six more weeks of winter?  Only time will tell.

That’s it.  Enjoy your week.  Have news, contact me, before 6 p.m., by phone at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.

To the left of the round smoke stack, you can see the Sts. Peter and Paul steeple.

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Can’t believe I saw the sun for a couple of days.  Sunday afternoon with the sun out, the temperature went up to 45 degrees and melted some more snow.  Was cold in the early mornings with some frost and the wind is our constant companion.  I hear the weather for the week is to be pretty good with no storms on the horizon.  Hope this is true, but it is January and winter yet.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale, the first and third Sunday of the month.  They can be picked up at the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-9238 to order yours.

Hope everyone is doing well with this crazy virus still around.  Now, I heard there is a second strain that has come from England.  Will it ever be over with.  Seems to go on and on.  Do your part to help keep the virus under control.  Wear your mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands often and if you don’t feel well, stay home.

I try to keep in touch with folks by phone or Face Book.  Sometimes it’s nice for them to hear that someone is checking on them, since they aren’t going out at this time.  Sullivan County virus cases are still going up.

If you can, now that some establishments are being open for longer hours, stop by to support them, whether it’s a bar, restaurant or store.  They are struggling to keep afloat and need all the help we can give them.

Happy Birthday to Adel Bradshaw, 20th;  Jim Rouse, 21st; Irene Pequignot, 22nd; and Mike Stavisky down there in FL, 24th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Mary and Ted Lowden for 40 wonderful years on the 17th; Alex and Ginny Stavisky, 22nd; and Al and Jeannie Kapler, 23rd.  Have a great day celebrating.

Not much to report.  I did see the neighbor girls sledding on the hill across the street one day.  Saw about nine turkeys running through one other day.  Don’t seem to see any deer at all. 

Guess that’s it.  Enjoy your week.  Be nice to get out and take a walk and get some fresh air before the weather turns bad again.   Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will put it in for you. Please do this by 6 p.m. so I can get it to the Sully soon after.     Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.  Comments, good or bad, always good to hear.

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Hope you all have survived the big storm on Wednesday.  I know it’s going to take some time to get rid of that much snow.  We had anywhere from 12-24 inches, depending on where you live.  Some places had a lot more than that.  Thursday was 16 degrees, Friday 21 degrees and Saturday was down to MINUS 12.  The sun did appear later, but didn’t help much to melt anything.  The icicles were huge and long on the house.  I think we will have a white Christmas for sure. 

We heard quite a few flocks of geese during the week, after dark, so couldn’t see them, but did hear them on their way.  They got smart and left.

Got all your shopping done?  Tell the kids that Santa is checking his list to see who’s naughty and who’s nice. 

Jody Brumwell, from the Dushore Post Office, wrote an excellent article on Face Book about the Post Office situation.  They are doing the best they can during this pandemic and you just have to be patient.  If you don’t get your package by Christmas, you’ll have something to look forward to in 2021.  I know it’s important but that’s material things.  The health of these hard working postal employees is much more important.  I commend all the postal workers for the job they are doing and hope they stay safe and healthy.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the first and third Sunday of the month.  You can pick them up from the Church Hall from Noon to 1 p.m.  Call 570-928-8909 to order yours.

Happy Birthday wishes to Kaeleigh McDonald and Lily Ann Bahr who both celebrate on the 23rd; and Ginny Stavisky, 31st.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to Anthony and Bethany Sneidar as they celebrate five years on the 28th.  Many more good years ahead.

Not much to report.  With the rise in positive Covid cases, I think folks are just staying home.  You can help by wearing a mask, practice social distancing and washing your hands often.  

This is the last Sully for the year.  Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.   Sure hope 2021 will be a much better year for everyone.  Thanks to John and Chris for allowing me to write my news each week and getting it in print. 

Enjoy the rest of the year, whatever your plans.  Nice to get out and take a walk and enjoy the brisk, cool air.  Stay safe and healthy.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here for the first 2021 issue, the 6th of January.  If you have news you’d like in the paper, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.   Please get it to me by 7 p.m. on Sunday evening as I have to send it over shortly after that.

Hope everyone had a good week.  The weather was miserable almost all week long with low temperatures that didn’t warm up much.  We had frost, clouds and that ever present wind.  We did have a couple of days with snow showers that coated the ground.   Sunday was terribly cold and so windy.  Good day to stay in and read a book or do puzzles.

Did you see that picture in the Sully last week of that 19 point buck taken in Hillsgrove area.  That’s some rack!

Sympathy from the community to the family and friends of Judy Rattigan who passed away on November 5th.  She lived in Lopez at one time and was still a frequent visitor when she moved to Larksville.

Sympathy from the community to Carole Kilgus and family on the passing of her brother, Ray Barber, on the third of December.  He was such a pleasant man; helped out in any way he could, wherever he was needed.  Ray was an asset to the Civic Association, helping with flea markets and Old Home Day.  He could become friends with anyone.   He will certainly be missed by all who knew him.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  They are available the first and third Sunday of the month at the Church Hall, from Noon to 1 p.m.   They make a very good meal.

Birthdays coming up include Andrea (Matychak) Anderson, 12th; Irena Pochatko, also on the 12th; Dylan Amon, 13th; Noah Brown, 14th; and Carter Vermiere, 17th.  Have a nice day.

Hope you hunters are enjoying the woods and getting your buck or doe.  Congratulations to Kaeleigh McDonald who got her first doe when hunting on Saturday.  Good luck to all of you.

Little by little, I see more Christmas decorations going up as I walk around town.  I got a very nice comment from Paul and Joyce Hails on the manger scene at the monument.  Said it really means a lot to them  and nice to see our small community displaying the real meaning of Christmas.  Hope many more like it as well. 

Don’t forget, the Civic Association still has a few Lopez t-shirts, hoodies, koozies for sale.  Thank you to all who have purchased.

Don’t forget to support your local businesses when you can to help keep them going during this time.  It’s tough right now and any little bit helps them out.

I see Christmas in Dushore is coming up on Saturday, the 12th, from 2-6 p.m.  Fun for all.  Drop down there to take part and have an enjoyable day.

Don’t know of anything else to report.  Probably have some more winter-like weather, since it’s that time of year.  Enjoy your week, no matter what you do, even if you stay in by the fire and read.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will put it in for you.  Don’t forget, with this rise in cases in Sullivan County, to do social distancing, wear your mask, stay home if you don’t feel well, and WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN.  Stay well; stay safe, everyone.  Hopefully we will get through this sometime soon.

REMEMBER WHEN SANTA ARRIVED BY A DOODLE BUG?????

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We had some cloudy, rainy and windy days and a few nice days.  Saw some geese go over on Wednesday afternoon.  We did have a tad of snow on the ground one day during the week, but didn’t last long.   The weather was perfect on Friday for doing the Christmas decorating at the Pavilion.  I had 68 degrees at 3 p.m.  Thanks to Les and Kathy Isett; Clair Johnson, Brian McGuire, Nina Weslowski and Bob and me we got it done.  Sure different than last year when we were decorating in the sleet and freezing rain.  This time was a pleasure. Hopefully it will look nice when we turn the lights on and it will be enjoyed by all during this pandemic.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  They are available the first and third Sunday of the month, from Noon to 1 p.m. at the Church Hall.   Will make good additions to your meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Watch the Sully for the Civic meetings in the New Year.  Civic dues still being taken by Heather McDonald.  See her to renew or join.

On Sunday we saw four pick up trucks go up the hill and about a dozen orange clad hunters emerged and walked into the woods.  Hope they had some luck.  With that many hunters, the poor deer didn’t have a chance.  Never saw them come out, so don’t know if they did get anything or maybe scouting for another time.   I hear bear season is coming up, so good luck to all.  Deer season will be in again after Thanksgiving.

Not much to report with the Covid cases on the rise all over.  Best to social distance, wash your hands frequently and wear your mask.  We all have to do our part.   Support the local businesses, when you can.  Helps to keep them going during this time.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all. Hope you have a blessed day.   Enjoy as much as you can with close family, by phone and virtually. It’s amazing what the technology of today can do. Just think of those that are not with us this year.  Think of the service men and women who are deployed to keep us safe. Please pray for their safety.   Be thankful that you are safe.   Hopefully this whole virus situation will just be a bad memory soon.

Enjoy your week.    Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time. 

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WOW!!  We couldn’t have asked for a better week.  I could take this until April and then warm up.  We did have frost a few days early in the morning, but then Mother Nature sure warmed things up.  Was this Indian Summer?  Whatever it was, everyone sure enjoyed it. 

TJ, Alison and Jase Lowden, along with Wesson, picked the perfect week to spend at their home on Church Street.  Did a lot of fun things and spent time with his parents, Ted and Mary on Maple Terrace.  Jase got quite a few rides on the quad with his Gramma. 

I forgot to mention in my news last week that Dominic and Christopher Sneidar also had a fun time at the Halloween party at TJ and Alison’s.  Sorry about that.

Last Civic meeting will be on Wednesday, the 18th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Membership dues are now due.  See Heather McDonald to renew or become a member of the Association.  We do have koozies, masks, t-shirts and hoodies for sale.  Now with the cold weather coming, a hoodie would feel good, especially for you hunters going out in the early morning hours.  Contact me at the info below if anyone is interested in purchasing.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale the fist and third Sunday of the month from Noon to 1 p.m.  They are available at the Church Hall.  Please call 570-928-8909 to order yours.

Irene (Huray) Pequignot took advantage of the nice weather and spent the weekend at her home here.

I guess the hunters are out and about.  Please be aware when out walking or going near the woods.  Wear orange, if possible.  Good luck hunters.

Wednesday, the 11th, is Veterans Day.  Have you thanked a veteran for his service to keep us free?  Do that and it will make him and you feel pretty good.

This virus is still a pain.  Still wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands often.  Support the local businesses to help them keep afloat until this crazy stuff is over with.  Sullivan County cases are going up but not like a lot of the other counties. 

Happy Birthday to Aiden Sperry, 13th; Alek Laird and Mike McDonald, 19th; and Jaeden Patson, 20th.  Have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to TJ and Alison Lowden as they celebrate on the 17th.  Enjoy your day.

There are still a few Lopez mugs for sale.  Make nice Christmas presents.  Contact Bob, info below, if interested to see what’s available.

I heard we may get some heavy rain on Wednesday, with warm temperatures.  We do need the rain, so shouldn’t be too bad.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week.  I know some folks are starting their Christmas decorating while the weather is nice.  Get out and enjoy.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I will get it in for you.  Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.