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Lopez News Archives
by JoAnn McGuire

Past Lopez News articles
spanning from July to December 2004

[Archive Index]

December 22, 2004

Brrrrrrrrrr........it is COLD!!  Was MINUS 9 in Lopez on Monday morning

and the wind was whipping like crazy so I imagine with the wind chill it

was minus 20.  The sun is shining, but looks good from inside.  Think I'll

stay by the fire today and read a good book.  Can't do that either.  I

have too much to do to get things ready for the Christmas holiday.

       John Gulick, Oneida, NY, visited one day last week with relatives,

Andy and Katherine Matychak and Alice Dworsky.

       Glad to hear that Kitty Maximiak is feeling much better and

improving every day.

       There will be no paper the week between Christmas and New Year'.

Hope you all have a Blessed Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year. 

 That's it for now.  Enjoy your week, it sure is cold.  I did hear that 

Wednesday and Thursday are to be nice with rain, of all things, and

higher temperatures.  As long as we don't get ice.

         Have Christmas news, call me, mail me, see me or e-mail me at

uvbob@epix.net.  I'll get it in, in the first New Year's edition.   I'll be here

next time.

December 15, 2004

       Guess it's time.....we're getting some colder weather and a few more flurries now and then.  Still been pretty lucky with not getting too much so far.

       Congratulations to Jeffery McCusker, Jr. and April Sones on the birth of their baby girl.  Cedar Moon McCusker was born at Geisinger Hospital on 3 December, weighing 8 lb. and 20 inches long.  Grandparents are Penny Benjamin, Lopez; Roger and Cindy Sones, Sonestown.  Great grandparents are Emily Benjamin, Lopez; Jack and Loyce McCusker, Dushore; and Sylvan and Nan Harriman, Sonestown.   Lots of luck with the new little one.

       Sympathy from the community to relatives of Mrs. Mary (Bednar) Rekito who passed away on Sunday.  She and her husband, Walter, were living in Florida.

       Birthday wishes to Alice Popso on the 20th.  Also, Alyssa Pequignot will be 7 years old on the 20th.  Happy birthday to Steve Gulick and Rose Gardner who both celebrate on the 22nd.  Hope you all have a super day.

       I've still seen a few flocks of geese go over.  They must be the late ones since the weather was pretty nice.

       Roy Pirritano and grandson, Adam Aharonian, spent the weekend at their home on Dutch Mountain.

December 10, 2004

Well, we had another little bit of snow on Monday.  Was all gone Monday evening when it warmed up and turned to rain; rained most of the day on Tuesday, along with warmer temperatures.  Last report is that there is a "clipper" coming through and we may get more snow on Sunday.  Have to wait and see.  I think we need a little bit for Christmas Eve to help Santa deliver his packages and make things look more like Christmas.   Hope all you little boys and girls are being good as Santa is "checking his list".

       Vic Gulick, Liverpool, NY, is spending a few days at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alice Dworsky and visiting his sister, Katherine and Andy Matychak also.

       Sympathy from the community to family and friends of Mrs. Veronica (Bushofsky) White, Buffalo, NY, who passed away last Wednesday at the age of 96.

       Sympathy also to the family and friends of Sam Matychak, Ithaca, NY, who passed away on Monday.

       If you'd like to send a card to Jerry Decker, the full address is:  Tioga Nursing Facility, 37 N. Chemung St., Waverly, NY  14892.  His many friends send their get well wishes to him.

       Birthday wishes to Aaron Risser on the 9th; Andrea (Matychak) Anderson on the 12th; and Noah Brown will be 5 years old on the 14th.  Hope you all have a good day.

      Guess that's about it for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans.  Still time and nice enough to get out a few decorations for the Holidays.  Have news, mail me, see me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you.  I'll be here next time.

December 2, 2004

Hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends.  The weather here was good for traveling.  Some places had really bad weather and a few folks were still trying to get connections to get home on Monday.

       Spending time over Thanksgiving with Mrs. Theresa Kulsicavage was Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kulsicavage, Stevens, VA; and Joseph Kulsicavage, Franconia, PA.  All had an enjoyable stay here.

       Mrs. Kitty Maximiak had company over Thanksgiving.  Her brother, Leo McDonald, Poconos, was here on Wednesday and had dinner.  Her sister, Sr Ella Mae McDonald, Bristol, RI; her daughter, Mary, Kyra, Keensley, and Quinn Vinetelli and her friend, Julio,  from Jackson, NJ, were here over the weekend and all had Thanksgiving dinner together.  They had dessert with John and JoAnn McDonald and her mother, who was visiting from Towanda.  All had a nice time together.

       Sympathy from the community to family and friends of Mrs. Rose (Striney) Gulick who passed away last week.  She was the wife of the late Leo Gulick, from here.

       Condolences to the family and friends of Mary Serescko who passed away last week.  Her funeral was held on Monday from St. Vladimir's Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.

       Congratulations to Craig Germany, grandson of Jim and Barbara Craig for making the Dean's list his first year of college.  Craig attends The Art Institute of Philadelphia and made the Dean's list for the summer session.    Craig spends time during the summers  in Lopez at the Craig home on Church Street.  Keep up the good work!

       Birthday wishes to Frank Peworchik who will celebrate on the 4th; and Elexus Dunkleberger will be three years old on the 6th.  Special birthday wishes to Rev Mother Christophora, Ellwood City, who celebrates her special day on the 6th.  Bernie Popso also has a birthday on the 8th.  Hope you all have a good day.

       Bob and JoAnn McGuire spent Thanksgiving with Bob, Kim and Tyler McGuire, Harvey's Lake and enjoyed a delicious dinner and good time together.   On Sunday Bob and JoAnn enjoyed another delicious dinner with Brian McGuire and Tina, along with Marty Slocum.  Thank you everyone for this special time and anniversary wishes.

       Remember, because of the Christmas holiday, there is no Civic meeting in the month of December.  Watch the Sully for date, time and place of the next meeting.  Check out the Parks in town and see the beautiful lights and displays that have been done.   Hope to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

       The Sneidar home and the Tamburro home, both on Church Street, were filled with hunters trying their luck early Monday morning for that "big" one.  Don't know if there were any luckers hunters.

       Dick Bradshaw, West Chester, spent some time at his home on Church Street and did some hunting while he was here.

       Roy Pirritano, Exton, and grandson, Adam Aharonian, Narvon, spent a few days at their home on Dutch Mountain and enjoyed hunting.  It's Adam's first time so he was hoping he'd bag his buck the first day.

       Jim and Barbara Craig, Media, spent a long Thanksgiving weekend at their home on Church Street.  They always enjoy being here for the holidays and Barbara does the Thanksgiving meal, complete with dessert.

       Irene Huray spent some time over the Holiday with her daughter, Irene Pequignot, Linden.  Shawn, Crystal, Misty and Dylon Pequignot; Kevin and Alyssa Pequignot; and Jennifer Pequignot and Elexus Dunkleberger all enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the Pequignot home.

       Gary Main is spending a few days at the Bob Main home on Church Street and hunting while he's here.   He's from the Philly area.

       That's about it.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans.  Looks like the weather won't be all that bad.  Maybe some rain late week, but no storms on the horizon.  That's fine with me.  I know the hunters don't like this warm weather and no snow to track the deer........but.......oh, well.   Have news, mail me, see me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you.  I'll be here next time. 

November 22, 2004

       HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you.  Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. Say an extra special prayer for those service men and women who can't be home with their families; those that are fighting for us so we can be free.   Let's hope the weather will be nice for all.

       Louis and Lillian Verlardi, West Patterson, NJ, visited recently with Vince and Ruth Yudzeky and with Mrs. Rose Gardner.

       Tony Sneidar, Jr., Philadelphia, spent a few days at the Sneidar home on Church Street and did some bear hunting
while he was here.

       There were a few guys that stayed over the weekend at the Gus Tamburro home on Church Street.

       Sympathy from the community to family and friends of Mr. Chester Marek who passed away on Friday.

       Looks like folks are getting their Christmas decorations and lights put up.  Have to check them all out when the lights are on after dark.

       Jerry and Sylvia Dempsey, Dover, DE, spent some time over the Thanksgiving holiday with her mother, Mrs. Sophie Bundle. Also visiting was Nan Fedrow, Dushore, and Vince and Ruth Yudzeky.   They also visited Jerry's family in Dushore while they were here.

       I know there will be a lot of hunters out after Thanksgiving to get that elusive deer.  Be safe as you're hunting and good luck.

       Paper goes to press early so I don't know all the visitors that will be in town over the holiday.  I'll try to get them in next week.  So, guess that's it.  Enjoy your holiday, whether you travel to see family and friends, or you have family and friends at your house.  Have news, mail me, call me, see me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you.  I'll be here next time. 

November 15, 2004

       Boy!!  The early morning hours are pretty darn cold, but it does warm up considerable during the day.  We've had some nice days lately.  I'll take them and more, rather than that white stuff we may eventually some slippery conditions early Tuesday morning.

       Not a lot to report this week.  Folks are staying in keeping warm.  It's good to see Andy and Katherine Matychak at home and Andy doing pretty good.  We wish him well and continued recovery.

       Roy Pirritano, Exton, and grandson, Adam Aharonian, Narvon, spent the weekend at their home on Dutch Mountain. They did some hunting and  also visited Andy and Katherine Matychak while they were here.

       Happy Birthday to Mike McDonald on the 19th and Jaeden Patson will be two years old on the 20th.  Hope you both have a great day.

       Scott Woodford, Windsor, NY, spent a nice weekend at the family home on Main Street.  Sorry we missed him this time.

       Guess that's about it.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans.  With that sun being so warm, you can get out and about.  Have news mail me, see me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you.  I'll be here next time. 

 November 10, 2004

 It's getting colder.  It's getting windier.  It's getting that time of year when 

we're going to see the white stuff flittering around out there.  Doesn't sound 

good to me, but guess we have to take what we get.   According to reports, 

we're still to get a few nice days yet.

       Scott Woodford, Windsor, NY, just wants to let Aunt Agnes in NC know 

that he's still finding time to come to Lopez to spend a weekend now and then.  

With the weather still pretty good, it's easy to come down.  Maybe she should 

send some of her nice weather up this way for a while.

       Civic meeting on Tuesday, 16 November, 3 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Note 

change of time for the winter.  Memberships still being taken by Molly Johnson.

       Birthday wishes go out to Brian McGuire on the 11th; Mr. Ferdie Marek on

 the 12th; Monica Black and Andy Matychak both on the 16th.  Hope you all 

have a great day.

       Happy Anniversary to Leroy and Loretta Weidner who celebrate 57 years 

on the 15th.  Also, anniversary wishes to Andy and Katherine Matychak who 

celebrate 57 years on the 16th, the same day as his birthday.  Congratulations to all.

      John and JoAnn McDonald spent some time recently with their son, John, 

Gretchen and Aine Lee McDonald, Worthington, MA.  They helped Aine Lee 

celebrate her third birthday while they were there.

       There sure has been frost on the pumpkins the last few days.  The leaves 

are almost off the trees, what with that wind we've been having.  There are a 

few apples left on the swinging branches.  I still see a flock or two of geese fly over.

       Not too much to report right now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you plan to do.  

Have news, mail me, see me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it 

in for you.  I'll be here next time.

 November 3, 2004

 Hope you all had a nice Halloween weekend.  Weather wasn't all that bad considering how many years we've had to contend with the "white" stuff.  Cooler weather, I'm sure, is on the way.  I've still seen a few flocks of geese flying South during the week.  Let's see if Channel 16's weatherman, Tom Clark, will be right.  He said he saw a caterpillar with a lot of brown in the center with a little black on each end.  According to him, he said that means a mild winter.  Let's see if that holds up.  I'm all for that for sure.

       The Lopez Civic Association sponsored annual Halloween party was held Sunday at the Pavilion.  Lots of costumed "things" showed up for a good time.  Our judges had a difficult time to pick the winners.  They did pick them and here they are:Infant\6 years - Original - Alexia Vermeire; Prettiest - Jaeden Patson; Cutest - Paige Burke7/12 ages - Prettiest - Devon DeSanto; Original - Jaron Williams; Funniest - Derek Farrell 13/adult group - Prettiest - Kristin McDonald; Original - Allan Williams; Ugliest - Matt Williams.    Prizes were given out and
refreshments served.  Thanks to all who donated "goodies" and drinks for all.  Thanks to our judges Linda, Kitty and Linda for their help.  And, thanks to all who came to help celebrate Halloween again this year.   See you again next year.

       Alexia Vermeire, Altoona, spent the weekend with her grandparents, Bill and Rhonda Stasiak, Tanya and Billy.  Crystal and Andrew came to pick her up on Sunday after the party.

       Happy Birthday to Tim Bullis who celebrates on the 5th; Devon DeSanto will be 11 years old on the 6th; Terry Bullis and Jim Yarnall both celebrate on the 7th; and Wilda (Wood) Paul celebrates on the 8th.  Wish you all a great day.

       Happy Anniversary to V Rev Gary and Georgette Matychak who celebrate their 31st anniversary on the 10th.  Congratulations to them and best wishes from all their family and friends.

        Jerry and Sylvia Dempsey, Dover, DE, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Sophie Bundle.  They also visited Nan Fedrow, and Jerry's family, Dushore.  Had a nice visit while they were here.

       Next Civic meeting will be held on Tuesday, 16 November, 3 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Note change of time for the winter months.  Membership dues being taken by Molly Johnson.

       Tony Sneidar, Philadelphia, spent a few days of relaxation at his home on Church Street.

       Jim and Barbara Craig, Media, were able to spend a few days at their home on Church Street and enjoyed the nice weather to get "out and about".

       Guess that's all to report for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans.  Seems like we're having some nice weather yet to get out and do things.  Have news, mail me, call me, see me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you.  I'll be here next time. 

October 27, 2004

 Well, we're having some pretty nice weather, even though the leaves have all blown off the trees.  Looks good for the next few days.

       Happy Birthday to Mrs. Olga Romania who celebrates on the 28th.  Also, birthday wishes to Grace Spinosa who will be 2 years old the same day.  She is the granddaughter of Carole and David Underwood, all of Florida, and great granddaughter of Mike and Alice Fedorchak.   Also celebrating their birthday on November 1st is Dr. Tom Shoemaker and Destiny Miller who will be 11.  Hope you all have a great day.  If you see "Doc", wish him the best.

       Bob and JoAnn McGuire spent Thursday to Sunday visiting her parents, Ed and Anna Davis, Dorloo, NY.  Also visiting with them was her sister, Karen and Doug Bowers, Cobleskill, NY.  On Friday evening there was a surprise when Bob and Tyler McGuire, Harvey's Lake, showed up for the weekend.  All had a nice time together.

       Don't forget, Tuesday, 2 November, get out and exercise your right and VOTE!!!  It can make a difference if you go to the polls rather than sitting home and complaining about who gets in when it's over. 

       Not much to report this week.  I still see flocks of geese going South.  Two reports now I've heard that we are to have a mild winter and I'll go for that also.  We'll see what happens.  I told someone this and they said, "in that case, I'm going to buy an extra shovel".  Guess they know from previous experience.

       That's it for now.  Enjoy your week, whatever you plan to do.  There are Halloween events taking place all over the County.  Have news, see me, mail me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll get it in for you.  I'll be here next time. 

October 20, 2004

 Sure hope you all are enjoying this BRISK Fall weather.  Has been rather chilly for a couple of days.  The oranges and yellows are showing much better on the trees.  Don't know what's coming.  Get too many conflicting reports, so just have to wait and see.  The prediction I heard for Saturday through Wednesday does sound pretty sound and I'll go for that.

       Happy Birthday to Aine Lee McDonald who will be 3 on the 21st.  I'm sure Gramma and Grampa McDonald will have lots of presents for her.

       Don't forget the Halloween party coming up on Sunday, the 31st, 5 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Prizes and refreshments.  Hope to see you there.  If anyone in the community would like to have the trick or treaters stop by, please leave your porch light on from 6-9 p.m.

       I know there are some archery hunters out there, as well as some muzzle loader guys trying to get their deer.  Don't know if anyone has had success so far.  Tony Sneidar, Jr. and three friends, all from Philadelphia, spent a few days at the Sneidar home on Church Street.  Don't know how they did.

       Dick and Adell spent a few days at the Bradshaw home on Church Street and Adell was disappointed that the sun didn't shine as much as she would have liked.  I think all of us would like more sunshine.

       Not so much to report as folks are kind of staying in by the fire.  So, I guess that's it.  Enjoy your week, whatever your plans.  Have news, mail me, see me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you. 

October 13, 2004

 Well--how do you like this nice, brisk fall weather??  The geese are really flying now.  Was very cold and windy Sunday and Monday, with not much sunshine at all.  Maybe we'll still get a few nice days.  I can hope, can't I??

       Barbara Craig, Media, Susan Salmieri, Dunedin, FL, and Tina Danese, Upper Darby, all spent a nice weekend at the Craig home on Church Street.  Was the first time for Susan and Tina and they said they were very impressed with Lopez and surrounding areas and hope to come back again.  Barbara took them on what she called the "grand tour" and showed them many places of interest and some fine places to eat also.

       Sympathy from the community to the family and friends of Mike Bizup who passed away on Saturday.  Funeral was held on Tuesday morning, with burial in St. Vladimir's Cemetery.

       Mary Venitelli, her kids, Krya, Keene and Quinn, and her fiance, Julio, all from Jackson, NJ, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Kitty Maximiak.  They had a really good time at the Flaming Foliage Festival in Forksville and also at Sonestown Heritage Days.  Julio especially liked the World War II museum and got to meet Art and Catherine McMahon.

       Happy Birthday to Brad Hubiak and Bob Burke who both celebrate on the 14th.  Also, wishes to Josh Anderson whose special day is the 17th.   Brad's Dad, Ted, has a birthday on the 20th.  Hope you all have a super day.

       Happy 25th wedding anniversary to Kevin and Terry (Kilgus) Bullis as they celebrate on the 20th.  Congratulations and many more from all you friends and relatives.

       Civic meeting on Tuesday, the 19th, 7 p.m. at the Pavilion.  Memberships are being taken by Molly Johnson so you can re-new for 2005 or join also.

       Roy and Dorothy Pirritano, Exton; and Scott and Adam Aharonian, Narvon, spent the weekend at their home on Dutch Mountain.  Adam wasn't too anxious to go home.

       Guess that's the news for this time.  Enjoy your week, whatever you do.  Good time of year to gather apples and make some pies; get the pumpkins carved for Halloween and just get out and get some fresh air.  Have news, see me, mail me, call me, or e-mail me at uvbob@epix.net.  I'll put it in for you.  I'll be here next time.