Had a nice few days and many days of rain, wind, cold and some snow flurries. Lots of early morning frosts.   It did get up to fifty degrees a couple of days.  Weather is changing and I think winter will be here to stay.  Looks like cold weather most of the week with some snow on the way.  Guess we just have to take it and hope it doesn’t get too bad.  There are reports of a cold winter; lots of snow; not much snow.  We just have to wait and see.  The birds are sure enjoying the bird feed and suet feeder.

Are you bothered with SAD?  What is SAD, you ask.  Well, I’ll tell you.  It’s Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Mayo Clinic describes it as a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, beginning in the fall and continues into the winter, sapping energy and making a person feel moody.  Make daylight hours count and hope you all get through the winter with no problems.

The last Civic meeting will be held on Tuesday, the 20th, 6 p.m. at the Township Building.  Membership dues are now due for 2019.  To pay yours, or become a member, see Heather McDonald.

Don’t forget.  This is the last weekend for the New Albany Fire Department play.   A Fractured Sequel will run on Friday and Saturday, the 16th and 17th, at 7 p.m., New Albany Social Hall.

Joe and Diane Fanning, along with Molly, Landenberg, spent the weekend at their home here.

St. Vladimir’s Church has pierogies for sale.  To order call 570-928-1099.  They also have the Ethnic Foods Dinner coming up on Sunday, the 25th at the Hall.  Eat in or take out.

If there is anyone who was around for the 1976 Lopez Centennial celebrations and has any movies of the activities, please contact Bob at the Information below.

We have our new bridge in town.  It’s all finished and is quite nice.  Check out the progress on lopezpa.com.  Should last for many years.

Bob and JoAnn McGuire enjoyed Saturday visiting Bob, Jr. and Tyler in Hunlock Creek.

Happy Birthday wishes to Alek Laird and Mike McDonald, 19th; and Jaeden Patson, 20th.  Hope you have a nice day.

Happy Anniversary to TJ and Alison Lowden as they celebrate  on the 17th.  Congratulations and have a good day.

Guess that’s the news for now.  Enjoy your week; might have to bundle up to keep out the cold.  Have news call me at 570-928-9238; mail me; see me; or e-mail me at news@lopezpa.com.  I’ll get it in for you.  I’ll be here next time and thanks for reading.