I spent the weekend down in the Bronx with Tommy. It is great that they let me stay in a "hoptel": a hotel room in a hospital; and it's free. So when Tommy gets too tired and wants to sleep, I can go to my room and relax and read. Tommy loved giving boxes of chocolate out to all the nurses and aids (male and female), he is so liked there. Thank God his spirits are good.

I called to speak to Fr. Bill who is back in Holy Name Friary, 2 Morris Rd., Ringwood, NJ 07456, but he could not talk on the phone. He is having a very hard time speaking and he really needs your prayers.

The Grover Hermann Hospital Auxiliary is so happy they raised enough money to purchase a portable ultrasound machine during the Valentines Day Heart-a-Thon. If you missed out and would still like to make a donation, you can call president Dottie Schlegel at 845/932-8487. I am sure she would love to take your money.

Join the Cochecton Youth Commission this Sunday, February 22 for skiing, snow tubing and snow boarding at the Villa Roma. Sign ups are at 11-11:15am. For any questions, please contact event coordinator Sue Rodriguez 845/866-0853.

So, have you driven around Lake Huntington to see the elephant out on the ice? When do you think the ice will break and the elephant goes for a swim? If you are interested in playing, give Ed Grund a call at 845/252-7363. I think it will be in July with all this ice and snow.

Do not forget to get your St. Patty’s Day tickets for a complete Irish dinner. The Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Church, Route 97, Callicoon, NY. Adults $15, youth 7-15 $10, children 1-6 free. If you would like to purchase tickets in advanced send a check to James Henke at PO BOX 215, Callicoon, NY 12723. Please indicate the number of adults and youth in your party. Call Grand Knight Teddy Laffin for more information at 845/252-3630

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