We are getting closer to Turkey day, what are you doing?

My brother Teddy and I were going down to Queens to see my sister and 2 other brothers, and sister-in-law and her family. My sister said we had to get covid tested, you know what I told my sister.

So I am staying home and cooking for Teddy, my cousin and his wife. Yes the four of us are doing a 20lb turkey and a spiral ham. We are also having 5 different pies, brought not made. We all love left over's. Sometimes leftovers are better than the meal when it's made fresh. When I make a turkey, I make turkey soup, turkey salad, turkey potpie, turkey al a king.

I know I say this all the time, but please follow Cochecton Youth Commission on face book at New Cochecton Youth Commission. They are doing something new all the time.

Sullivan West Annual Holiday Toy Drive will be Nov. 16 to Dec 11. If you are a family in need or know a family who may need some help this holiday season, please reach out to Tara Brey directly (845) 482-4610 X 2132, leave a message.

Some of the stuff that is on the kids wish list are Lego's, sports items, makeup kits, journals, dolls, books, cars, hot wheels, star war items, hats, gloves, scarfs, art supplies, craft kits, trucks, board games, toddler toys, Barbie dolls. All monetary donations and gifts stay in our district.

Drop off sites are the entrance of the elementary school in Jeffersonville, The high school mail room in Lake Huntington during school hours. There is also a drop off box in Dollar General in Jeff. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines; all items will be quarantined before given to families.

If you have a special story or memory of Lake Huntington send it to me in an email. I would love to share it with my readers. I have so many from when I worked in Pete's Pub, they were the good old days.

Keep smiling and have a great week, you can e-mail me at leeniebeans@

citlink.net or call (845) 252-3568 if you have any news.