Those of you who know me know I spend a lot of time on Facebook, for work and for pleasure. I am able to talk to all my family my friends and cousins all over the world. I get to see your new kids and grandchildren. I am a part of your family parties and I enjoy finding old classmates and childhood friends. The other night after coming back from Bethel Woods, I turned the iPhone on and saw the alert that Lorenzo Molinaro was found in his car in the woods. My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to his family, his son Lorenzo, who I know, and his brothers. Lorenzo, may you rest in peace. I will always remember the fun times we had together in Weight Watchers and the tax office. The last time I saw you was a few weeks before Christmas in Rite Aid. We chatted, had a few laughs and hugged. Goodbye. I was blessed to have you as a friend.

Sign-ups for the Cochecton Youth Center’s next four upcoming events will take place on Sept 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. All events are free to Cochecton Youth. More information will be available at the sign-up. On Saturday Sept. 16: Buck Brook Alpacas. Call Eileen with any questions at 845/252-3586. Saturday Sept. 30: West Point Football Game. Call Sue with any questions at 845/866-0853. Saturday, October 14: Roba Family Farms. Call Kristin with any questions at 570/470-1741. Saturday, October 28: the CYC Harvest Festival. Call Michelle with any questions at 570/419-8801.

The Cochecton Preservation Society meets Tuesday, September 5, 7 p.m. at the Erie Depot. All are welcome to listen and share local history, with a collection of writings from Wilburta Dexter, Ray Ehrle and more. Free with refreshments! The Depot is at 8537 Rte. 97, Cochecton. For more info call 932-8104 or email cps12726@gmail.com. You can also check out the website at cochectonpreservationsociety.com

On Saturday, September 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, The Cochecton Center Community Center, Inc. will host its Community Yard-Vendor Sale on Heinle's Baseball Field. There will be a bake sale and refreshments. Call Linda Pomes at 845/252-3411 to reserve your 10'x10' space for $15.00 by Friday, September 1.

SAVE THE DATE: on September 24, the Lake Huntington Fire Company is hosting a fundraiser pancake breakfast for James “Burly” Burlingame from 7am to 12noon. More information to follow.

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. You can always check me out at riverreporter.com in Community Living.