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Don’t forget…..turn your clocks AHEAD on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. It’s that time again.
Had quite a bit of warm up on Friday and Saturday when the temperature hit 45 and 54 degrees. Thawed a lot and melted a lot of snow. Lots of mud. Sunday was another story. Was very cold, little bit of sun and very windy. Didn’t make it past 23 degrees all day. Let’s hope the week brings us some nicer weather with no storms on the horizon. Keep thinking SPRING. It will be here one day soon. (I hope.)
Congratulations to the students for 2nd period honor roll. Distinguished Honors include Reese Baton, Grayson Schiele, Miles Baton, Kyleigh McDonald, Izabella Capriotti, Ruby Malkemes, and Kaeleigh McDonald. Honor Roll included Xander Kapler. Keep up the good work!
Happy Birthday wishes go to Linda Pfeiffer, 1st; Linda Baton, 8th; Janelle Day, 9th; Ruby Malkemes and Tally (McGee) Tierney, both on the 10th. Hope you all have a really nice day.
The 56th annual Che-Hanna Gem and Mineral Show will be coming up on the 28th and 29th of March. This is held at the Wysox Fire Hall. Educational displays, cabochon making, cutting a geode, mine mine for the kids. Dealers with all kinds of minerals, gems and fossils. Some new items this year. Food will be sold on the premises. Mark your calendar now. Saturday form 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hope to see you there.
Did you know the big plastic jars are excellent to keep lettuce in, if you punch a few holes in the bottom. They fit a head of lettuce and with the few holes punched, any excess moisture will leak out and prevent that “goop” forming. (I’m sure you know what the “goop” is.) The plastic container is sanitary, you can cut it to the size you want and it will keep your lettuce from bruising while cooling in your fridge. (I’ll have to try that as everything else I tried just doesn’t work.)
Keep an eye on the Sully for any up-coming events that may be taking place. You may be interested in something you see.
I guess that’s it for now. If you 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. If you have a hint, tip, favorite recipe you’d like to share. Let me know. I can put it in and let others know too.
Enjoy your week. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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We had some warm weather three days during the week when the temperatures hit the 40+ degree mark.
The Eagles Mere toboggan slide did not run for the weekend. The weather did not cooperate and it was not cold enough. Maybe this weekend, if it gets cold enough. Saturday and Sunday was snow off an on. It melted, then it snowed and melted again. Don’t know what the total will be by Monday. There is a warning until 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. Will have to wait and see. Never know what Mother Nature is going to give us next. Hopefully warmer weather is on the way and to stay. (Just getting ready to send my news on Sunday evening, late, and look out and see it snowing pretty good. May get an accumulation by morning.)
The Che-Hanna Gem and Mineral show is coming up the 28th and 29th of March. Watch for an article in the Sully as to what, where, when and all the good stuff to see and take part in. Always a good show and hope to see you there.
Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski spent Valentine’s Day weekend touring the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Got some really nice pictures and had a great time while they were there.
When you buy food seasonings, condiments, grated cheese, etc. in jars that have the perforated plastic tops, save the empty bottles. Wash and let dry thoroughly. Fill with flour and use this to sprinkle meats or make gravy. They are also good for the bathroom when filled with bath salts or cleaning powders for the tub and basin. They can be spray painted or decorated to your taste. Can be used for kids in the sand box also. Lots of different uses.
Keep an eye on the Sully for events that will be coming up. There may be something “to catch your eye” that you might be interested in.
If you have something to put in my news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you.
Enjoy your week, whatever your plans. I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.
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I guess everyone survived the WINDY, COLD weather during the last week. We had temperatures in the single digits. Saturday and Sunday did turn out nice with temperatures in the 40’s, sunshine and not much wind. I hear the up-coming week will be a lot better with 40 degree temperatures and maybe some rain. Hopefully no big storms on the horizon. Better weather is coming. We have to be patient and just wait for it.
Happy Birthday to Khloie Bahr. 19th; Clair Johnson II, 20th; Armond Spinosa, 22nd; Jacob Williams, 23rd; and Bob McGuire, Jr., 26th. Have a nice day.
I guess it was a good weekend for the Eagles Mere Toboggan slide with many going and enjoying the ride, even though there was a longer wait time. Dushore was very busy on Saturday with the Chocolate and Wine Walk for all to enjoy. The Endless Mountains Sleigh rally was finally held on Sunday. There will probably be pictures of these events in the up-coming Sully. Good time for all.
There are going to be posters placed in different businesses, etc. announcing the 56th annual Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral show. Will give all the details of this event, held the 28th and 29th of March. Check it out and come see what the show is all about. Lots of educational displays, lots to do and purchase. Hope to see you there at the Wysox Volunteer Fire Hall. Fun for kids as well as adults.
Here’s a cutie: Keep a white sock in your bathroom and put all small pieces of soap into it. Tie a knot at the open end of the sock and use this at bath time for kiddies. Very handy, and they love it—–something different. (Don’t know if soap is even used any more. There is all that body wash stuff and gels, but if you use soap, give this a try.)
I think it’s about time for bed on this Sunday evening. Enjoy your week, whatever your plans are. Keep an eye on the Sully for more events that will be coming up. You may find something you’d really be interested in doing. Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will do my best to add it to my column. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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Happy Winter!! COLD, COLD, COLD!! WINDY, WINDY, WINDY!! What a week with the weather. I know you snow bunnies love this weather, but I’m ready for some warmer weather. The Eagles Mere Toboggan slide will be running on weekends until it gets to warm. I don’t think it will get warm for some time yet. If you haven’t gone, you should go. I’ve seen a lot of pictures where those that have gone really said it was “Awesome”. Even Channel 16 Jeremy and friend (I forgot his name) tried it out. It’s a fund raiser for the Fire Co., so support them.
Sympathy from the community on the passing of Joe Branosky, Carney’s Point, NJ., on January 15th. Long time Lopez resident and the family home is still on Jackson Hill, going out of town. Many family members still come to enjoy the home and Sullivan County. Just a friendly, nice person to have known.
Happy Birthday to Lisa Kellogg Williams, 13th; Tom Van Dyke, 14th; Haley Latch, 15th and Allison Lowden, 17th. Hope you all have a great day!
To keep cooked pudding and pie fillings creamy and prevent “skin” from forming on top, press plastic wrap directly on top of hot filling. Cool, then refrigerate, removing wrap when ready to use.
To keep fruit pies from boiling over in the oven, place a few pieces of macaroni or paper straws in vent slits on top of the crust. Remove when pie is done.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to all. Have an enjoyable day, whatever it is you plan to do. May be a little warmer by then. Last I heard, there is to be a warm-up later in the week, so let’s hope so. As someone just told me today, “We’ll get through this weather.” We made it last year, I guess we’ll make it this year. It could be a LOT worse, so be thankful for what you have.
Don’t forget, the 56th annual Che-Hanna Gem and Mineral Show is coming up the 4th weekend in March. Something for adults as well as kids to see and some things you can take part in. Watch here for more info as it draws closer.
If you have anything you’d like me to put in the column, please let me know by calling me at 570-928-9238 or e-mailing at news@lopezpa.com, I will get it in for you.
I guess that’s it for now. Guess I’ll go have a cup of hot chocolate and warm up. Stay warm and have a good week. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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Brrrr!! That’s all I can say for this cold, snowy, windy weather we’ve been having. We had days with below zero temperatures and some days with below freezing temperatures. We can be lucky we haven’t gotten the snow and ice the South has been getting. They’ve had more than they’ve ever had and the ice is making it very difficult to work and get power restored to those places who haven’t had any for two weeks or more. They’ve called out the National Guard in North Carolina. Mother Nature isn’t treating us very well right now. Let’s hope for a warm up in the next few days. Did Phil see his shadow, you ask. I’m sure he very well did. If not, we’ll still get six more weeks of winter.
God Bless the many Fire Companies and volunteers who worked to get the Eagles Mere water slide in operation. From building the slide to taking care of the sleds and be sure you are safe on the sled, they are doing a fantastic job in this frigid weather. Be sure to thank them for the good time you had. Even give a donation. This is their major fund raiser for the year and every little bit helps. I’ve seen quite a few posts on Face Book about those who had a great time and hope it continues for a few weekends to come.
Don’t forget to mark you calendar for the Che-Hanna Gem and Mineral Show coming up the fourth weekend in March. More on this to come.
Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, braved the snow and cold to spend a few days at their home here and to get some winter projects done, mainly snow blowing and shoveling. It was brutally cold, but they got it done.
Happy Birthday to Cecelia Stasiak, 8th and Alex Aharonian, 11th. Have a nice day.
I did not know this: Rolling pins and pastry boards should not be soaked and washed. Just scrape clean with a knife or scraper. (I’ve been doing it wrong for years.)
Keep an eye on the Sully as there are still things planned for up-coming weekends. You may be interested in something always going on in Sullivan County.
If you have anything you’d like in my news column, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you. If you have a good hint you’d like in, let me know. Always looking for a good hint or a favorite recipe. Enjoy your week and I’ll be here next time. Thanks for reading.
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As I sit here typing my news on Sunday afternoon, we have been getting a major snow storm all morning and still coming down. Don’t know total inches yet, but it is pretty deep. I’d say at least 10 inches so far and the temperature is a whopping 7 degrees. Lots of cancellations for Monday and maybe even Tuesday. The drivers with their plows are doing their best to keep the snow off the roadways. Hopefully, it will be over with soon and they can get their job done. I would imagine there are the skiers, snowmobilers, etc. who love this kind of weather.
I did hear it is to be frigid and snowy during the week. Can’t wait for better weather. One piece of good news is that the Eagles Mere toboggan slide is getting ready to be opened soon. That is good for them. Hopefully, they have a great turn out again this year.
Happy birthday wishes to Jennifer Pequignot Cowles, 28th; Jason Burke, 30th and Hunter Lewis, 31st to round out January.
A couple birthdays in February include Tyler McGuire, 2nd; and Dee Whatley, 4th. Happy Birthday to all.
Do you realize it’s almost time for Phil, on February 2nd, to give his prediction for another 6 weeks of winter……or not. At this point, I think it’ll be more winter. We can only hope.
Keep an eye on the Sully for up-coming events that you may be interested in. There’s still time to enjoy the winter weather here in Sullivan County.
Here’s a cute idea. Kids would probably like these: Take a carton of canned biscuits and cut them in fourths with a pair of scissors. Drop the little pieces in hot fat to which cinnamon has been added and fry. Drain on a paper towel. Top with sugar. Quick and easy for breakfast. (I think I would even like them.)
Guess that’s all I have for now. Enjoy your week. Probably a lot of snow removal in your daily routine. Have news, give me a call 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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Had some rain and had some snow during the week. Sunday snowed, but didn’t last long and cleared up pretty fast.
Ready for some frigid weather that Mother Nature is going to give us this week. We are to get some single digit temperatures during the week. It is winter. We can handle it, right!! Hopefully the Eagles Mere lake will have enough ice to build the toboggan slide and they will have a successful year. This is a major fund raiser for them. Check their website for details. Just think, Spring is just around the corner. Hopefully. I’m ready.
Happy Birthday to Scott Aharonian, Anna Williams and David Oliver, all on the 27th. Hope you have a good day.
Keep an eye on the Sully for events coming up that you may be interested in. The Sleigh Rally will be held in February. There’s usually something always going on in Sullivan County.
Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent the weekend with their daughter, Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire. Hopefully they got home ok on Sunday as I saw on TV that Allentown was getting some heavy snow.
I did see on FB the little guy in Turreltown trying out a snowmobile and having fun in the snow. Maybe was good for that but not good to build a snowman. It was too fine and not “packy”.
Don’t have much to report. 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 will get it in for you. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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Had a nice warm up for a few days last week. Sun felt nice and it was good to see 40 degree temperatures. Saturday and Sunday were another story. It was chilly, cloudy and windy. Sunday around 7:15 p.m. we had quite a snow squall; they don’t last long but they can really put down the white stuff. Last I heard there is a storm coming on Thursday and one on Sunday. We will wait and see what happens at that time.
Congratulations to Kyler Burke. Her Winter Residency at Wilkes College has been completed. She is now the proud owner of a Master’s degree in Creative Writing and her first complete manuscript. Kyler writes for the Sully. If you haven’t read her articles, do so. They are so good.
Happy birthday to Irene (Huray) Pequignot, 22nd.
Happy Anniversary to Alex and Ginny Stavisky as they celebrate (in sunny FL) on the 22nd.
Happy Anniversary to Albert and Jeannie Kapler as their celebration is the 23rd.
Congratulations to both couples and many years of wedded bliss.
There will be up-coming events going on as the months progress. Keep and eye on the Sully for things happening that you may be interested in. One coming up in March is the 56th annual Che-Hanna Rock and Mineral Club show. I’ll up-date more as the time gets closer. Mark your calendar now for the 28th and 29th of March.
I hear there are still some viruses going around. Hope to hear you all feel much better. I’ve been seeing reports of folks being sick for 10 days and said it’s not fun at all. Gotta get rid of those germs and be virus free.
I see some local folks attended the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg over the weekend. Hope you all had an enjoyable time. Hope Eloise came home with some winning ribbons.
When making pastry for pie crust, add a pinch or two of baking powder to the dry ingredients before adding the water and mixing. Makes the pastry flaky.
Pour a little vinegar into your empty mayonnaise and mustard jars. Shake vigorously until the jars are clean. Put mixture aside until making potato salad or cole slaw. One way to utilize what is left in the jars.
I think that’s it for this time. Enjoy your week. Always something to keep you busy. Have news, give me a call 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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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Hope you all enjoyed the Christmas and New Year’s holidays with family and friends. Hope you also took some time to pray for our service men and women who couldn’t be home with their families as they are protecting our country.
We had some icky weather during the week. Had some single digit temperatures. Had a good snow storm on Tuesday that put down 4+ inches of snow and had some wicked wind. Can you believe it’s to hit a high in the 40’s Thursday, Friday and Saturday? May be a little rain too. I’ll believe it when it gets here, but sure would be nice.
The Civic Association would like to thank George Wenner for his generous donation in memory of Joseph and Helen Wenner and Molly Johnson. Very thoughtful of him and it will be put to good use.
Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski spent New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day in Boston, MA. The family had a celebration for the 103rd birthday for Nan, Nina’s grandmother. She hasn’t changed much from last year; still looks so good. Still going strong. All enjoyed a good time. God Bless Nan and Hope 2026 is a good year for her.
With the ice we’ve been having, here is something for you to try. Mix one teaspoon of Dawn liquid, 1 Tablespoon of rubbing alcohol, and one half gallon of hot water. Pour that over your walkway and it won’t re-freeze.
Wishing Happy Birthday to Jeannie Kapler and Alex Stavisky (down in sunny FL), 4th; Matt Weisbrod, 6th; Linda Santarelli, 7th; John McDonald, Jr., 9th; and Crystal Pequignot, 12th. Hope you all have a nice day.
Happy Anniversary to Ted and Linda Beaver as they celebrate their special day on the 12th. Many more years to you both.
Sending get well wishes to anyone who may not be “up to par” right now and hoping you’ll feel better soon. Hope the “bugs”, flu, and viruses leave us all alone for the whole year.
There will be a lot of exciting things happening in 2026, so keep an eye on the Sully for something that you may be interested in. I know right now it’s the Eagles Mere toboggan slide. She what happens in the next couple of weeks. They are checking to see if the ice will be at least 14 inches to build the slide. Keep your fingers crossed. This is a major fund raiser for them. The warmer temperatures coming this week will be an issue.
I guess that’s it for the first issue of the year. Enjoy your week, whatever it is you may do. Warmer weather is on the way…….I hope. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will do my best to get it in. Please have your news to me by 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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We had a little bit of a warm-up on Wednesday and Thursday, which was nice. Is this “the calm before the storm”? I hope not. I did hear we may get a snow storm on Christmas Day. We had some bitter cold temperatures during the week also.
Happy Birthday, to round out 2025 to Kaeleigh McDonald, 23rd; Lillie Ann Bahr, 23rd; and Ginny Stavisky, 31st. Have a nice day.
Also some birthday wishes to bring in 2026: Jeannie Kapler, January 4th; Alex Stavisky, in warm Florida, 4th; Matt Weisbrod, 6th; Linda Santarelli, 7th; and John McDonald, Jr., 9th. Hope you all have a nice birthday a good year ahead.
Happy Anniversary to Ted and Linda Beaver on their big day on the 12th. Many more good years ahead.
A great time was had at the annual Lopez Christmas party, sponsored by the Civic Associaton. A special appearance by the Grinch, Rudolph, and of course Santa, thrilled the children. A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped make it a fun party. If you would like to be a member of the Civic Association, call Kathy at 610-413-6439.
Hope you all have your shopping done. Traffic is getting heavy in a lot of areas, probably doing last minute gift shopping. Hardly seems possible the year has gone by so fast.
This is my last column for 2025. Thanks to all for giving me news and for comments I’ve received along the way.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from my house to your house.
Thanks to the Sully staff for allowing me to put my thoughts on paper each week. Hope they have some well deserved time off to celebrate with family and not have to worry about “deadlines”. See you in January. Enjoy! Enjoy! Santa is watching!!
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Brrrrr!! It’s cold, but someone said it is winter. We had some frigid temperatures, along with snow, some sun, and the ever present wind. We also had some below zero temperatures a couple of days during the week. It’s only 11 degrees at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday as I’m typing my news. Winter here?? Ya got that right!!
Thanks, Connie for the ice cream recipes. Will put them in my folder and give them a try. Ice cream is good in any kind of weather, right??
Happy belated birthday to Eloise Caseman on the 15th. Hope it was grand. I do enjoy her weekly joke.
Did you know to keep lettuce fresh for a long time, wrap it in a damp cloth and put it in a plastic bag in the fridge. (I tried doing it with the aluminum foil. Just did not work for me.)
Happy birthday to V Rev Mother Christophora -19th; Christian Santarelli, 19th; Alyssa Pequignot, 20th; and Everlyn Brumwell, 21st. Have a great day.
Hope the boys and girls are being good. Santa is checking his list. He even called me to get my opinion. I told him they are all doing well. Won’t be long, he’ll be on his way.
Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski spent an enjoyable weekend in A-Town with her parents, Jerry and Paula Weslowski.
Bob and I participated in Wreaths Across America, hosted by Mildred American Legion 452, on Saturday. Thanks to them for all they did to make this event happen. Even though the weather was windy and cold, it was an honor to do this for those veterans who sacrificed their lives to keep our country free. Thanks also to Clair Johnson for placing the wreaths at Ellis Cemetery.
Think I’ll go have a cup of hot chocolate and warm up. Enjoy your week. I hear there is to be a warm up. Lol. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. Will do my best to put it in. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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Winter is making an appearance. The cold, windy, snowy weather is upon us. We do have some sun but when it’s so cold, the sun doesn’t help a whole lot. The hunters like the snow we had so they can drag their deer out of the woods much easier. Good luck hunters. I see there is more snow in the forecast, but it’s to be expected. Hope you all are doing well with no flu, colds, or viruses that may be going around.
Sympathy from the community to the family, relatives and friends of Elaine Delovich who passed away on the 23rd of November.
To correct lumpy gravy, blend a little salt in the flour before adding the water. (HOT DAMN. I tried it and it WORKED.)
Happy Birthday wises to Noah Brown, 14th; and to Carter Vermiere and Austin Stavisky, both on the 17th. Hope you all have a nice day.
Got your shopping all done; got your tree decorated; you still have a little time. Santa will be watching all the little boys and girls, and some adults, to see if you’ve been naughty or nice. Hope he gets a good report. Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye. Hardly seems possible that 2025 is almost over.
Nina Weslowski spent the weekend in Allentown with her parents, Gerry and Paula Weslowski and some friends. Enjoyed some shopping while she was there.
Bob and I attended the Che-Hanna Christmas party on Friday, the 5th, held at Oliver’s Pub and Grill in Wysox. It was a fun time, excellent food and staff, and lots of remembering the good times from the year we are leaving.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Sully for things that will be coming up in the future. There may be something of interest to you. I see there are many shops and stores that have some pretty nice, unique gifts for anyone on your list.
Guess that’s it for now. Enjoy your week. Might have to bundle up some days. Just think, “Spring is just around the corner”.
Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you.
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Hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends. Was a pretty nice Holiday.
We’ve been having some pretty cold weather, but must remember it is December and winter time is upon us.
I’ve heard predictions for 5-8 inches of snow on Tuesday, but we will see it it materializes. I’d rather not have any.
The hunters are out and about, so be aware of where they are. Good luck to all and hope you bag your deer.
There was a little bit of snow on the ground early Sunday morning, but I don’t think enough to drag the deer out of the woods, at least here in Lopez.
I hear that Covid is on the rise again and making the rounds. Hope you all are feeling good and not bothered by these viruses.
Happy Birthday to John Chapman, December 2nd; Kevin Partington, 4th; Elexus Dunkleberger, 6th; Robyn McCobin and Gabriel Williams, 8th; Aaron Risser, 9th; and Alexis Musani, 10th. Hope you all have a great day.
When cooking rice, add a spoonful of vinegar or lemon juice. It will be light, fluffy and separated. (I will have to try this. Mine is always one big “glob”.)
Congratulations to the following who made the Honor Roll:
Distinguished Honor: Reese Baton; Grayson Schiele; Miles Baton; Kyleigh McDonald; Izabella Capriotti; and Ruby Malkemes.
Honor Roll: Zander Kapler.
Keep up the good work.
Congratulations to Kaeleigh McDonald who was October Student of the Month. Well deserved. Great accomplishment.
I see Christmas decorations looking really pretty where I’ve been around. I’m sure there will be more as Christmas gets closer.
Thanks to those in the Civic Association who decorated by the monument. Looks really good and had some comments on how nice it looks when coming down the curve into town.
I think that’s it for now. Enjoy your week. Bundle up if you’re going out. That wind is miserable. Have news, give me a call at 982-9238; mail me (USPS); 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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Weather gave us a few days of frost, flurries, sun, clouds and wind. What more could you ask for. Oh yeah, some rain and some snow. Nice days may still be on the way, but it’s getting to be “iffy” any more. Today (Saturday) the sun has finally come out and seems pretty nice.
Congratulations to Eric and Katherine Kapler on the birth of their daughter, Elianna Rose Marie Kapler, on 11 November. She joins sisters, Erica, KayLynn and brother, William.
Happy birthday to John Chapman who celebrates on the 2nd of December. Have a nice day.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!. Enjoy your time with loved ones. Take a few minutes to think of those who cannot be with us the Thanksgiving holiday. Pray for those who are deployed, doing their best to keep our Country safe.
There is a stomach virus going around. Yes, I had to catch it some how. Put me down for a few days, but feeling much better. Hope you all stay well. These viruses are a bugger and some just seem to hang on.
When cooking or baking something that takes a number of ingredients, line up the ingredients in a row on the table. Remove the lids or open the container of each item. Each time an ingredient is used, close the container or replace the lid. This way you know you did not leave anything out.
Tyler McGuire, Liverpool, NY, is spending Thanksgiving week with his Dad, Bob, Jr., us and his Uncle “B” and Nina Weslowski. The weather seems to be in everyone’s favor for travel during the Holiday.
Remember to keep an eye on the Sully for up-coming events here in the County. There may be something you’d be interested in. Good luck hunters. I know deer hunting is coming up. Bag whatever you can. Will be good meat for the winter.
I see Halloween decorations going down, and some Christmas things going up. I’m sure there will be a lot more when it gets closer to Christmas time. Always nice to see the bright lights and things that folks put out for everyone to see.
I think that’s it for now. Enjoy! Enjoy! Have news, give me a call 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 around for next time.
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Good morning!! As I sit here Monday morning doing my news, there is a red sky out there and it’s pretty chilly. Does that mean something? We did have all kinds of weather during the week; some rain, some flurries, some sun. We take what we get. There are places that are having bad weather. Reports are of a warm up during the week. We shall see.
Congratulations to Jarrett and Katie (Shoemaker) Higley on the birth of their baby daughter on the 30th of October. Charlie is now a big sister. Lots of fun in the future for all.
Bob and I, along with Clair Johnson were invited to attend the 100th birthday party for Mr. Ferdie Marek, held at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. Many family, relatives and friends were there to help him celebrate this milestone. For 100 years young, Mr. Marek looks pretty darn good. He was so glad to visit and see everyone that really made his day.
Happy Birthday to Serenity Laird and Reese Baton on the 23rd; Parker Schiele, 24th; and Cassidy Brown, 30th. Hope you all have a good day.
Brian McGuire and Nina Weslowski spent a few days in Boston, MA, to attend the wedding of Nina’s cousin. A great time was had by all.
Keep an eye on the Sully for activities going on around the County. Always something of interest for you to enjoy. I see some Thanksgiving decorations going up around town. With the wind we’ve been having, it’s kinda hard to keep things from blowing to Peoria.
Before we know it, November will be over and into the month of December. Where does the time go. Just gotta hang in there. As our friend, Gordon Papke always said, “Spring is just around the corner”. We just have to find the corner.
Stay well, everyone, and stay warm with this colder weather. After all, it is Lopez.
Guess that’s it for this time. Enjoy your week. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; “snail” 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. Think I’ll go have a cup of hot cocoa to warm up.
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How you all doing? Hope all is well and you’re enjoying each day as it comes. Our power, and I guess all of Sullivan County, was half off Wednesday evening about 8:45 p.m. and came back on sometime on Thursday (I don’t remember when). We had a brown out situation where the lights kept flickering and then went to half power. Some things worked and some didn’t. Was an eerie feeling. When the power did go to full, there were a lot of things that had to be re-set. Had some rain Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Always a lot of wind and frosty days too. I see reports of snow coming during the week. Not a lot, but a little is even too much yet. Can’t do anything about it, just gotta suck it up and deal with it!
Sorry I missed mentioning last week about Veteran’s Day programs going on around the County on the 11th. Hope you got to attend at least one, or maybe more, of them. Thank a Veteran for his service in protecting our Country.
HAPPY, HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY TO MR. FERDIE MAREK AS HE CELEBRATES ON THE 12th. God Bless and stay healthy for more birthdays to come.
Happy Birthday to Aiden Sperry, 13th; Castiel Williams, 15th; Alek Laird, 19th; and Mike McDonald, also the 19th. Have a good day, all of you.
Happy Anniversary to TJ and Alison Lowden as they celebrate on the 17th. Have a fantastic day and many more.
Have you read the Halloween story in the last two Sully’s. They were written by Kyler Burke and were quite interesting and funny. Thanks, Kyler, for such a good job and sharing with all.
A rule of thumb for cooking vegetables covered or uncovered. Vegetables that grow underground should be cooked covered; those that grown above ground should be cooked uncovered. Cook with a minimum of water unless you want to save the liquid for soups and sauces. (I’ve been doing it all wrong for many years.)
I guess there is some sort of hunting going on, so good luck hunters, whatever you go out for. Haven’t seen many deer here at our house. Hopefully they are hiding.
Keep an eye on the Sully for any events that may be coming up. I’m sure there will be things to give you something to do here in the County.
I guess that’s it for this week. Enjoy, whatever it is you may do. Have news, give me a call 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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Well, we had some good frost and temperatures in the teens on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday was rain all day, some heavy at times. Didn’t warm up too much during the day and the wind was wicked most of the time. Halloween was chilly and windy, but the kids still enjoyed the party at the Pavilion and going trick or treating around town. Hope everyone had a safe and good time. I see we may get some warm weather again for the week and I’ll take that for sure. These old bones are not ready for cold and white stuff.
Did you remember to turn your clocks back? And, lose an hour of sleep. Gotta get used to it, until it’s time to turn them again. Sure is dark early evening, but nice and bright in the morning. Don’t know which I like best.
Everyone who attended “B”‘s Halloween costume party on the 25th had a really good time. Lots of good food; lots of different costumes; lots of laughs and lots of fun. Looking forward to next year.
Did you know you can use Vicks VapoRub to remove sticky sticker residue. Apply a small amount to the sticker. Wait a few minutes. The oil breaks down the adhesive. Remove and should not be sticky any more.
Thanks, Connie, for that “tid-bit” of Lopez information in your column last week.
“Aunt Barb” wishes to apologize to the Halloweeners on the flat bed trailer and the three trucks waiting behind in line because she ran out of candy. She felt so bad. Said it was the most kids she’s had since living in Lopez. Next year she said she’ll be “better prepared”.
Happy Birthday to Tim Bullis, 5th; Teri Bullis, 7th; Grayson Burke, 8th; and Brian McGuire, 11th. Hope you all have a fabulous day. Enjoy.
Keep an eye on the Sully as I’m sure there will still be things going on around the County that may interest you.
I guess that’s it for now. Enjoy your week. Nice or not, it’s just great to be alive! Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will do my best to get it in for you. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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Had some much needed rain again during the week. It did turn out nice for the weekend for Halloween parties and other activities that were going on. Looks like more rain for the coming week.
If you want trick or treaters on Halloween to stop at your house, please leave the porch light on, so they know they can stop.
NOV. 2nd – time to change the clocks again. Turn your clock BACK one hour before going to bed on Saturday evening.
NOV. 4th – Election Day. Get out and vote.
“Spaghetti and Meatballs” spent the weekend Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire. Had an enjoyable time while they were here.
Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent a few days at their home here. Along with them was Diane’s cousin.
I’ve been hearing the saws and wood splitters telling me some are getting their winter wood supply ready for the up-coming you know what.
Keep an eye on the Sully for future events that will be going on in the County. There may be something to “spark” your interest. Sullivan County has lots of “cool” things to see and do.
Did you know fresh eggs are rough and chalky in appearance. Old eggs are smooth and shiny. To determine whether an egg is hard boiled, spin it. If it spins round and round, it is hard boiled. If it wobbles and will not spin, it is raw. Pierce the end of an egg with a pin and it will not break when placed in boiling water.
Guess that’s it. Enjoy your week; wear your “galoshes” if it does rain. Be glad it’s not snow as it has fallen in some places. Hope we don’t get any for a while yet. Before we know it, November will be here and it will be Thanksgiving. Time is going by so fast it seems, but we can’t stop time.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN. Enjoy and be safe.
Have news, call me at 570-982-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you. I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading. Comments always welcome.
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Had some strange weather for the week. Hot, cold, very windy, sunny and nice. Couldn’t tell what it would do next. Sunday was quite a warm day with temperature in the high 60’s. It was very windy the whole day and many places had power outages. Hope this next week will be much better.
I see a lot of very nice Halloween decorations going up and lots of pumpkins decorating the homes. Hopefully, no damage will be done and all stays nice for Halloween, which is coming up soon.
Got the following to share from Kathy Isett, Secretary of the Lopez Civic Association: 2026 membership dues for the Lopez Civic Association are payable now. If you are a current member, thank you. If you are not a member, please consider being one. The cost if only $1.00 per year. The Civic Association is all about the children and our community. Contact Kathy Isett at 610-413-6439.
Kathy also mentioned that the Lopez Halloween party will be on Friday, the 31st, 6 p.m. at the Pavilion. Get your costumes ready. Come and have some fun.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Marty Whatley, 25th; KayLynn Kapler, 26th; Makayla Day, 27th and Misty Pequignot, 31st. Hope you all have a nice day.
Happy Anniversary to Marty and Dee Whatley as they celebrate on the 27th. Have a great day and many more happy years together.
I keep hearing there are more strains of different viruses going around. Hope everyone is not affected by them and all are feeling well.
I also heard that we are having a lot of those lantern flies around. They are to be killed instantly. With the warm weather we had on Saturday, the lady bugs and flies were abundant. Guess they liked the heat on the windows as they were really a lot there.
There are still events going on. Keep and eye on the Sully for something that may be of interest to you. Hopefully, the weather will still cooperate.
That Eloise who writes the Shunk news has a funny “joke of the day” every week. This last week was a really good one. Take time to read all of the correspondents columns. You’ll find some really neat things mentioned.
OK. It’s late. Almost my bedtime so guess I’d better get off. Enjoy your week, whatever your little heart desires to do. Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; “snail” 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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Finally had some good rain on Saturday and a little on Sunday. It was really needed and hoped it helped the water situation for everyone.
We did have some warm, sunny days early in the week, with “frosty” mornings. Still some nice days to come, along with more rain. Haven’t seen any deer or turkeys lately. Even the humming birds haven’t been around. Maybe a bunny rabbit now and then.
Happy Birthday to Marie Cikovic, 19th and Aine Lee McDonald, 21st. Have a really nice day.
Happy Anniversary to Kevin and Teri Bullis as they celebrate on the 20th. Enjoy and many more.
Still enough time for any events taking place that you may be interested in. Check the Sully for their calendar of events. Carol and Connie always have a lot of events in their news columns, so check that out too. I’m sure there will be something interesting for you to do.
I see more Halloween decorations going up. All looks good. Gardens are done. Some flowers are doing well yet. Some got hit with the recent frost and turned black. The leaves are gone from most trees and the color isn’t pretty at all now.
Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent some time on Sunday at her home here. She also visited Linda Baton in Laporte and stopped to visit us while she was here.
Hope everyone is feeling well. Hopefully the up-coming cold weather will kill all the bugs and germs and we’ll all stay well. I know a friend who is suffering from shingles right now. The pain is terrible. Hope she feels better soon.
Come on people! Write your little story of what you remember about Lopez. Living here in the earlier days; living here now. Bob is waiting and wants to put them on “I Remember” section of the Lopez website. You must have some good memories. Send your thoughts to the e-mail below.
OK. Done for now. Enjoy your week. Have news, call me at 570-928-9238; USPS mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will do my best to put it in for you. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time. Comments always welcome.
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What another nice week we had. Little nippy early in the morning, but did warm up nicely by afternoon, The weekend was perfect for any kind of activities that were going on around the County. Let’s hope this week will be as nice. I do see rain in the forecast, but we need rain desperately.
Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent an enjoyable weekend with their daughter, Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.
I see lots of pumpkins around being used for decorations. There are also some nice decorations for you to check out. I’m sure more will be decorating as Halloween gets closer. After Halloween, those pumpkins will make a lot of good pies.
Happy Birthday wishes to Mike Bednar, 13th; Bob Burke, 14th; and Ken Smith, 17th. Have a nice, sunny day,
Happy Anniversary to Ted and Fay Puzo as they celebrate on the 14th. Have a super day,
I think there are still events that will be going on around the County. Keep an eye on the Sully for something you may be interested in. The leaves are about gone for color. Was kind of disappointing this year. They starting falling off the trees early this year. Hopefully, next year, we will get a better, colorful display. Will have to talk to Mother Nature about that.
Hope you all are feeling well and not bothered with an illness. I heard there is another strain of the Covid virus. Just another reason to come up with another shot. Hopefully, it will stay away.
Guess that’s about it. Enjoy your week, whatever you might choose to do. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; snail mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you if I receive it before 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. Thanks for reading and I’ll be here next time.
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Have had some pretty cool mornings lately. Three days in a row with low 40’s. Glad the sun warms things up during the day. The weekend was perfect for anything going on around the County. Nice sun, warm temperatures and just a great day. Looks like the week may be the same so far. But, it can change daily. Take what we can for now. It gets cold and that “white stuff” will be here before long.
Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Kapler, 1st; Joe Fanning and Kyleigh McDonald, 2nd; Maggie Brumwell, 5th; Gwen Hontz and Dylon Pequignot, 7th; Leah Risser and Ryan Weisbrod, 8th. Hope you all have a great day.
Happy Anniversary to Team Dad and Team Mom as they celebrate on the 1st. Enjoy your day.
Two pieces of paper towels make an excellent dust cloth. Wet hands and dry on the two sections. Apply a little furniture polish on one towel and polish. Buff with the other one. Then discard No dirty cloths lying around.
Was nice to see Tyler McGuire, Liverpool, NY, while spending the weekend with his Dad, Bob, Jr. Always a nice time while he is here.
There will still be events going on around the County, so keep an eye on the Sully for things you may be interested in. I see “lots” of pumpkins available to do so many things with. Halloween decorations are starting to appear. Hardly seems possible that October is here already. Time is marching on.
That’s about it. Have news, give me a call 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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Can’t beat this nice weather we’ve been having, but we do need rain desperately. Some reports say we may get rain during the week, but we’ll have to wait and see. We’ve had some really cool mornings and evenings, but during the day it warmed up nicely. The leaves are falling off the trees so doesn’t look like a lot of nice color this year. It can change, but doesn’t seem likely. Well, we just take what Mother Nature sends us. We can be thankful that it’s not as bad as those that are getting the bad storms and fires. Saw quite a few turkeys in the Church yard. There were 4 nice buck that walked through the yard to the cemetery on Thursday and then one doe, all alone, on Friday. They hadn’t been around for some time, so was nice to see. I’m sure the hunters will keep an eye on them for when hunting season comes up.
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Lisa recently. Great lady and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
When baking anything that has raisins in it and you don’t want them to sink to the bottom…put the raisins in the top of your flour sifter before adding the flour to the mixture. Then put the flour coated raisins in your batter and they will not sink to the bottom during baking. (I’m going to try this with chocolate chips as they always sink to the bottom when I make chocolate zucchini bread.)
I hear there is another Covid strain going around and hope no one is affected by it. Hope you’re all feeling well and those that are a “little under the weather”, I hope you get well very soon.
Happy Birthday wishes to Tom Finan, 25th; and Ted Beaver, 27th. Hope you both have a nice day.
Happy Anniversary to Dustin and Sam Burke as they celebrate on the 28th. Congratulations and enjoy your day.
There are still some events going on around the County you may be interested in. Check the Sully for those things that might “spark your interest”.
It seems there is always something going on in Sullivan County.
I guess I’ll close for now. Enjoy your week, whatever your plans might be. If you have news you’d like me to report, give me a call at 570-928-9238; USPS me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you. Thanks for reading, and the comments. I’ll be here next time.
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Good morning all!! Hope you are enjoying this nice weather. We’ve had some really warm days that started out with a tad of frost a couple of times. Did warm up really well during the day. We really, really do need rain. Everything is so dry and dying. The grass is brown and brittle, the wells are pretty low too. We need a slow, steady rain to help things along. Hummers are still around. Not too many rabbits now. I think the stray cat has gotten them We had a few baby bunnies and it was cute to see them playing We have a small ground hog that visits once in a while. No bear here, so far, so we’ve been lucky. I think they enjoy being up Tim Brown’s. He’s gotten some great pictures on his trail cam.
Happy Birthday to Roland Dayton, 21st; Bob Day and Roseleigh Nitcznski, both on the 23rd. Hope you all have a nice day.
Use a large green pepper as a contain for dip. Cut off the top and take out the ribs and seeds. When empty of dip, you can eat the pepper. Good idea.
Still time to get out and enjoy events going on around the County. Keep an eye on the Sully to see what’s happening that you may be interested in. Hopefully, we will get some nice color later for a good looking Fall. Seems “iffy” as a lot of the trees have already lost their leaves, but we can still hope.
Don’t forget that school has started so be extra careful when driving and you see the kids waiting for the bus. Slow down and keep everyone safe.
I guess that’s it for this time. Enjoy your week, get out and get some sunshine. Before we know it, cold weather and that “icky” stuff will be here. If you have news you’d like me to report, give me a call 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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Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. We did have some rain Friday and Saturday, with cool temperatures. Sunday was a really nice day with sun, even though the wind was brisk. Supposed to be nice for the week. We do need rain, but we only get a little at a time. Need a nice, steady rain for a couple of days to fill the creeks, wells, etc.
Saw some deer across the street in the field. Haven’t seen any for a while so it was nice to finally see them. “Hummers” are still busy at the feeders. With cooler weather on the way, they will be leaving soon. The bear have been out and about. Lots of nice pictures in the Sully of some. Berries are sporadic this year. There will be some, then a few more, but nothing to speak of. Gardens are slow but coming along.
Happy Birthday to Alexia Vermiere, 13th; JoAnn McDonald, 19th. Hope you both have a great day.
Happy Anniversary to Scott and Susan Aharonian as they celebrate on the 14th. Congratulations and have a super day.
Things are still happening around the County so check the Sully to see what, where and when. Connie, Carol and Eloise always have lots of things listed in their columns, so check it out.
Did you know fitted sheets will go on the mattress much easier if you fit diagonally, corners first. Try it and see.
When cooking rice, add a spoonful of vinegar or lemon juice. Rice will be light, fluffy and separated.
Bob is still waiting for your “I Remember” stories for the Lopez website.
That’s the news for now. Enjoy your week; I’m sure you have plenty of things planned. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me (USPS); see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will do my best to get it in for you. I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.
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Hope you all had a very nice Labor Day Holiday. Early mornings started out a little chilly, with low 30’s and frost. It did warm up nicely for the day.
Was a great weekend for all who did whatever they did. Lots of festivities going on that anyone could attend and have a good time. Looks like rain maybe Wednesday and Thursday, but very nice the other days. We’ll see if that holds up.
John and Brittany Ruby, Malboro, MA, had an awesome Labor Day holiday with Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire. They enjoyed a lot of quad riding, touring, just “chillin” and making a lot of new friends. She is Nina’s “favorite” cousin. They were especially impressed with Ellis Cemetery and seeing the Revolutionary War veterans buried there. They enjoyed lunch at F&N Thunderbird. They also attended the “Monga” party held in Lopez. Just an all around great time. First time here but definitely will be back again soon.
Happy Belated birthday 3rd to Willow Nitcznski who celebrated on August 28th with a fun party with family and friends.
Happy Anniversary to Les and Kathy Isett whose anniversary is on the 10th of September. Congratulations and have a great day.
Happy Birthday to Emelia Williams, 6th; Miles Baton 8th; and Emerson Brumwell, 10th. Have a fun day.
Did you know you can use a ricer of food mill for egg yolks when making lots of deviled eggs. (I did not know this and would be useful when I’m making three dozen eggs at a time.)
To determine when hard boiled eggs are done, lift one from the water with a spoon. If it dries quickly, they are done. Put them in cold water. Peel, starting from the large end. (Interesting.)
Tyler McGuire, Liverpool, enjoyed the Labor Day holiday with his Dad, Bob, Jr. Also visited with us and with Uncle “B” and Nina Weslowski. Good time for all and weather was great.
There are still activities coming up in the days ahead so keep an eye on the Sully and see what you may be interested in.
That’s my news for now. Have a good week; get out and enjoy the sunshine. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you. Still looking for “I Remember” stories for the Lopez website.
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Pretty foggy early Monday morning as I type my news. Sun is trying to burn the fog off, and looks like it will be a nice day. Had some rain on Thursday and again on Sunday. Helped the dry weather we’ve been having. Looks like more may be coming during the week. Hope we will have some Indian summer eventually.
Hardly seems possible that the month of August is almost over. The S. C. Fair is this week until Labor Day. Kids have already started school, so be watchful for kids and buses that will be going around.
Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent some time at their home here. Weather was really nice this time for them.
Bob and I spent a few days in Richmondville, NY, to attend my family reunion. Family members came from PA, MI, FL, and NY. Was a nice time while we were there. On Saturday, we attended a reunion with Bob’s sister, Linda, and her family, held at Lake Jean. Was a perfect day and enjoyable time. We even got to play some Bingo.
Happy Birthday to Kristin (McDonald) Mensch on September 5th. Hope you have a nice day,
Happy Anniversary to Chase and Jodi Brumwell as they celebrate on the 2nd. Have a great day and many more.
When you bake a cake and want it to stay fresh longer, cut the cake in half and cut the first slices from the center of the cake. Then, push the two halves together and the cake doesn’t get dry on the cut sides.
Keep an eye on the Sully and FB for things going on around the County. Always some nice things to do and see. The SC Fair is one of the big things right now. Lots of vendors, good food, good entertainment, etc. etc.
I think that’s it for now. Enjoy your week, whatever your plans. Have news, give me a call at 570-928-9238; snail mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com. I will get it in for you. I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading. Have a great week! (The fog burned off before I got my news done.
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Hope you all had an enjoyable week. We did have some 80+ days that were very humid. We also did have some rain on Saturday and Sunday, but didn’t amount to much. The weekend was just about perfect for those attending gatherings. We really need the rain for the gardens, lawns and to fill the wells. Everyone is trying to conserve water the best they can. More rain may be on the way during the week, but we’ll see what Mother Nature has in store for us. The hummers are liking the rain. They sit at the feeder and just let the rain fall over them. Maybe that’s their bath. Cute watching the little buggers.
Looks like school will start on the 21st. Good luck and have fun to all the kids going this year. Drivers….please watch out for the kids and the buses during that time.
Sullivan County Fair will be coming up at the end of the month. Check the Sully and FB for all the information on that. Always something for everyone and the food is always so good. Also check for any other happenings going on around the County that may be of interest to you.
Happy Birthday to Izzy Chapman, 21st; and Gerald Maloney, 30th. Have a nice day.
Happy Anniversary to Jason and Heather Burke on the 26th. Congratulations and have a great day!.
Geez. Labor Day is coming up so fast. The month of August went by quickly.
Bob and I attended our Che-Hanna Mineral Club picnic on Sunday, held at Kirby Park in Nichols, NY. Was a beautiful day; the rain held off. From New Albany to Lopez we had the rain, not a lot, but did cool off just a tad. Was a nice picnic, good food, fun activities and visiting.
Still looking for “I Remember” stories to put on the Lopez website. Anything you remember growing up in Lopez, going to school and Church, activities, etc., etc., etc. Doesn’t have to be long, or it can be, but something of interest you’d like to share. Send your story to lopezpa.com and Bob will add it to the website. Check the site for some that have been on there. Pretty interesting.
Did you know if you cook carrots and potatoes together and then mash them, they have a slight orange color and produce an entirely new flavor. (That sounds pretty good. May try that myself.)
When boiling potatoes, put a little cooking oil in the water to eliminate the sticky ring at the top of the pan. Will not affect the taste of the potatoes. ( Now, that’s a good one. I have that ring every time.) I have a Heloise’s Housekeeping Hints book from 1962. Has many good hints so will be adding a couple in my news each week. If you have a favorite hint you’d like to share, just let me know at the info here at the bottom of my news. Will gladly add it for you.
Guess that’s it for now. Enjoy your week. Have news, give me a call 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 nice weather during the last week. Was perfect for all the activities that were going on over the weekend. Lots of sunshine and warmth for all. Hope you were able to find something of interest for you. I did hear we may get some rain on Wednesday for a few days, but it’s probably needed. Gardens are doing well. Tomatoes are a little slow, but they’ll get there. The “hummers” are enjoying the feeders and really active.
Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home here. On Saturday she enjoyed her class picnic, held at Connells Dam. On Sunday visiting her was her cousin, Lola and Mike Mattie, Forty Fort. Lola and Mike also stopped here to visit her brother, Bob and I.
Gerry and Paula Weslowski, Allentown, spent the weekend with their daughter, Nina Weslowski and Brian McGuire.
Happy Birthday to Dustin Burke, 15th; Kevin Pequignot, 16th; TJ Lowden and Grayson Schiele, 17th. Hope you all have a perfect day.
Happy Anniversary to Bill and Bonnie Killian as they celebrate on the 16th. Congratulations and many more happy years.
If you have tired feet, rub some Vicks VapoRub on your heels and arches and put socks on. Should help.
Check the Sully and FB for events coming up in the area. Always something during these summer months to spark your interest to see or even take part in.
Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent some time at their home here. Perfect weather to get a lot of things done around the house.
Guess that’s it for now. Enjoy your week, whatever your plans. Get out and enjoy the fresh air before the rain comes.
Have news, give me a call 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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Hope you all enjoyed the splendid weekend we were given to have such nice weather for activities going on around the County.
Was a great day for Lopez Old Home Day. Thanks to all who made it the success it was again this year.
Sunday was just as nice and I hear we are to have a few days of “rain free” time. That suits me. I see the gardens are doing really well and folks will have product for freezing for the winter, as well as some for eating now.
Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home here. Visiting on Saturday was Jennifer Pequignot, her fiance, Justin Cowles, and her son, Alek Laird. They all enjoyed Old Home Day. On Sunday George and Vicke Homza stopped by to visit. They had attended the annual Homza reunion that was held on Saturday at Connell’s Dam. Was a nice day for all who were able to make it.
Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent some time at their home here. Looks like nice weather for them.
Tent City was really populated for the week and weekend with lots of adults and kids. They come every year and really like Old Home Day. Every year the group gets bigger. They had a nice fireworks display one evening during the week.
Happy Birthday to Kathy Lebo, 9th; Randy Lebo, 10th, Erica Kapler, 11th; Al Kapler, 12th; Chase Brumwell, 12th; and Linda Beaver, 13th. Have a nice day.
Happy Belated birthday to Tessa Chapman as she celebrated on the 27th. Hope you had a fun day.
With the nice weather coming, be sure to keep an eye on FB and the Sully to see what you may be interested that will be going on around the County.
Take a look at the Lopez website at lopezpa.com. Has some interesting things to read about there. I know we’ve gotten a lot of comments on how much they enjoy the site. At OLD HOME DAY some folks said they would write some stories for I REMEMBER LOPEZ page and some said they would find some pics for the LOPEZ VETS page. Quite a few folks learned a lot about the Lopez web site and a lot about Lopez history. It was an interesting day. If you’d like something on that site, please let Bob know and he’ll be glad to add whatever you have. Bob also sends thanks to Jodi for use of the pavilion.
That’s it. Enjoy your week; should be really good, weather wise. If you’d like to have your news in, give me a call 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.
Hope you all enjoyed the splendid weekend we were given to have such nice weather for activities going on around the County.
Was a great day for Lopez Old Home Day. Thanks to all who made it the success it was again this year.
Sunday was just as nice and I hear we are to have a few days of “rain free” time. That suits me. I see the gardens are doing really well and folks will have product for freezing for the winter, as well as some for eating now.
Irene (Huray) Pequignot, Linden, spent the weekend at her home here. Visiting on Saturday was Jennifer Pequignot, her fiance, Justin Cowles, and her son, Alek Laird. They all enjoyed Old Home Day. On Sunday George and Vicke Homza stopped by to visit. They had attended the annual Homza reunion that was held on Saturday at Connell’s Dam. Was a nice day for all who were able to make it.
Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent some time at their home here. Looks like nice weather for them.
Tent City was really populated for the week and weekend with lots of adults and kids. They come every year and really like Old Home Day. Every year the group gets bigger. They had a nice fireworks display one evening during the week.
Happy Birthday to Kathy Lebo, 9th; Randy Lebo, 10th, Erica Kapler, 11th; Al Kapler, 12th; Chase Brumwell, 12th; and Linda Beaver, 13th. Have a nice day.
Happy Belated birthday to Tessa Chapman as she celebrated on the 27th. Hope you had a fun day.
With the nice weather coming, be sure to keep an eye on FB and the Sully to see what you may be interested that will be going on around the County.
Take a look at the Lopez website at lopezpa.com. Has some interesting things to read about there. I know we’ve gotten a lot of comments on how much they enjoy the site. At OLD HOME DAY some folks said they would write some stories for I REMEMBER LOPEZ page and some said they would find some pics for the LOPEZ VETS page. Quite a few folks learned a lot about the Lopez web site and a lot about Lopez history. It was an interesting day. If you’d like something on that site, please let Bob know and he’ll be glad to add whatever you have. Bob also sends thanks to Jodi for use of the pavilion.
That’s it. Enjoy your week; should be really good, weather wise. If you’d like to have your news in, give me a call 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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