Best of luck to all the kids who are going back to school, and God bless the teachers.

The Cochecton Preservation Society will present its Coffee, Tea and History event, titled “Cochecton’s First People,” on Sunday, September 20, at 1 p.m. at the Cochecton Train Station. See page 11 for details.

September 9 was the ninth anniversary of Tommy’s mother’s death due to cancer. Tommy decided to shave his head to help fight childhood cancer; he raised quite a bit of money for St. Baldrick’s. If you can find it in your heart, come out and help support this special event, on Sunday, September 13 at the four corners in Eldred, where “Conga against Cancer” will take place. There will be a tricky trunk at 12 noon, head shaving at 4 p.m., music and food all day. If you have never been to this event, it is a must-see. How heartwarming it is to honor those who are fighting cancer and those who have passed away from this ugly nasty disease. You can always go to facebook.com, “Human Line of Hope” for more information or to make a donation, or call Lou at 845/557-3321.

FYI: I am not the school tax collector.

On Saturday, September 26, Heinle’s General Store is hosting Oktoberfest from 1 to 6 p.m. under the big tent in the ball field, starring Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra. For tickets, go to www.heinlesgeneralstore.com. They cost $20 online, $25 at the gate.

Save this date: October 3, for a penny social at the Lake Huntington Presbyterian Church. Details to follow in the coming weeks.

Please keep the family of Susan Pierce in your prayers; she passed away last week. Her wake will be at the Ramsey Funeral Home in White Lake, NY on Thursday, September 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

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