Tax season is moving along quite nicely. I think I just jinxed myself, but I would like to thank everyone who comes to visit me. Paul Genco is always stopping by just to chat. I guess we will not be seeing the elephant on the lake any time soon; the lake has to be frozen in order to set up the game that the Republicans usually run every year, guessing when the elephant takes a swim in the spring.

The Cochecton Youth Group (CYG) has a number of upcoming events. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing at The Villa Roma will take place on January 17 from 12 noon to close. Sign up on January 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Villa Roma Chalet. The event coordinator is Sue Rodriguez, 845/866-0853. Please check Facebook or call the coordinator prior to the event as it may be cancelled.

On February 2 from 6 to 7 p.m., the CYG will hold signups for Monster Jam, Harlem Globetrotters and birdhouse making. Monster Jam takes place at the Mohegan Sun Arena on February 20 at 2 p.m. The cost for adults is $17.50; for out-of-town children ages two to 12, the cost is $12.50, and children under two years old are admitted free. Call Michelle if you have any questions 570/419-8801. Signups will close at 7 p.m. on February 2.

The Harlem Globetrotters event will be at the Mohegan Sun Arena on March 5 at 2 p.m. The cost for adults and out-of-town youth is $21.50; children under two are admitted free. Call Dave if you have any questions at 845/252-3454. Signups will close at 7 p.m. on February 2. If you cannot make it to sign up for any reason, you must call the group coordinator to fill out all necessary paperwork/payment prior to the February 2 signups. No exceptions will be made, because CYG has to pre-order the tickets. Keep an eye out for more information on upcoming events. CYG is also looking for a child over the age of 12 to be its liaison to the youth in our community.

Joe and Dolores Manaseri are down in Florida; Joe is getting his boat ready to spend the days fishing. Dolores like spending her days shopping and playing cards with the neighbors.

A very happy and healthy birthday to Kristin Lockwood.

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