Just got in from an overnight stay away with The Cochecton Youth Group at Aquatopia indoor water park. Had to be 85 degrees, was nice to wear shorts and a sleeveless shirt. I did not go into the pool, but I enjoyed watching the kids in the pool and on the slides. Looks like everyone had a great time. Thank you Sue for putting this event together for all of us. There will be a vacancy on the Cochecton Youth Commission Board during the 2016 year. Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest for the position, in writing, to: Cochecton Youth Commission P.O. Box 164 Lake Huntington, NY 12752. Letters must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2016. The CYC meets the first Tuesday of every month in the New Cochecton Town Hall located on Smales Road, from 7-8 p.m. Members are expected to be available to attend monthly meetings and initiate, coordinate, or assist CYC events throughout the year. A full description of the expectations for active membership is available within the CYC Bylaws (available online at Town of Cochecton). Those interested are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming meetings scheduled for: January 5, 2016, February 2, 2016. Any questions can be directed to the CYC email: Cochectonyouth@gmail.com.

Cochecton resident Lisa Bercze is your local Sullivan County travel consultant. You might ask “Why do you need a travel consultant?" Lisa will step up to the plate for you. If you miss your flight connection or your resort tells you they have lost your reservation, Lisa is the person who goes to bat for you and uses her connections to make sure your trip goes smoothly. Best of all her services are always free. With 15 years of Disney knowledge, an Atlantis Paradise Island Specialist Certification, a Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Specialist Certification and ongoing training, Lisa offers assistance in planning cruises, Caribbean vacations, group getaways, all-inclusive resorts and many, many more destinations. Lisa can be found on Facebook at Lisa B-Travel Consultant at Amy’s Total Travel and can be contacted by email at lisab_amystotaltravel@yahoo.com and by phone at 845/796-6190.

The Santa Express schedule for 2015 is as follows: Saturday, December 12 Bethel 5 p.m., Liberty 7 p.m.; Sunday, December 13 Broadway in Monticello 5:30 p.m., South Fallsburg 6:30 p.m.

The Lake Huntington Fire Department chicken BBQ New Year's Day tickets are $10 each, 3 p.m. until sold out. Pre-paid tickets can be obtained from a fireman or you can contact Betty at 845/932-8378 or RuthAnne at 845/932-8514.

Please keep Dee Dumas, town bookkeeper, and her family in your prayers on the passing of her mother-in-law.

Have a great week and you can email me at leeniebeans@citlink.net or call 845/252-3568 if you have any news.