I just had a great weekend down in Queens with my sister and her family. We are not going to be together for Thanksgiving. So we had a fake Thanksgiving on Saturday. It was great; got to meet my niece’s new boyfriend and my nephew’s new girlfriend. Then on Sunday, I had brunch with one of my cousins and my youngest brother was there. There’s nothing like family. On the way down, I stopped to visit Fr. Bill. He just got over having pneumonia, and he is doing well. Visit my Facebook page, and you will see a picture of him.

On November 2, I am going in for sinus surgery. As I understand it, they are going up my nose and cleaning out my sinuses, fixing my deviated septum and then inserting balloons that will stay up there and will dissolve over time. Sounds just lovely doesn’t it? I just want it to be over and the pain in my ear to stop.

The meeting of the Lake Huntington Lake Association Board of Directors meeting was held on Saturday, October 7 at the Nutshell. The eight members elected, in alphabetical order with vote count, are Earl Bertsch, 31; Jon Crocitto, 25; John Nober, 31; Peter Pierce, 30; Mike Popolillo 32; John Reggero 20; Paul Salzberg, 21; and Rob Senzon, 29. All votes have been counted and verified. Thank you to all of these great people for working on keeping Lake Huntington safe and beautiful.

On Saturday, October 21 the Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid of Lake Huntington will hold a penny social. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and calling is at 12:30 p.m. Hot dogs, sauerkraut, soda and water will be for sale, and cake and coffee served after the calling. Make sure all donations are at the church by Thursday, October 19 by 12 noon. Please no clothing or shoes. For more information call 570/729-8247.

On Sunday, October 22 at 7 a.m., the Lake Huntington Fire Company will hold a French toast breakfas from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. It will include French toast, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea and juice for $10 per person, $5 for kids five to 10 and free for four and under. For more information call 845/932-8514.

On Saturday, October 28 there will be a Halloween party at The Nutshell starting at 9 p.m. There will be music from Maus Music Entertainment, karaoke prizes, a costume contest and drink specials. For more information call The Nutshell 845/932-5024 or Chris at 845/423-8544.

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