I had such a great visit with Fr. Bill on Sunday. I spent the afternoon with him. He is holding his own, after having had a major stroke during his bladder operation. He lost the use of the left side of his body. After much physical therapy he can move his foot a little and his thumb and pointer finger. He has not lost his sense of humor; we were laughing and having a good time sitting out in the garden. I brought him the picture boards that we made up for Tommy’s wake. He enjoyed looking at them. It was very consoling for me to hear him talk of Tommy with such love; they did get along well. He sends his love to everyone and enjoys getting cards and pictures. You can write to him at Fr. William Scully, Holy Name Friary, 2 Morris Rd. Ringwood, NJ 07456.

The 2015 Spring Litter Pluck will be from April 25 to May 3. Free bags are available at all municipal town halls, transfer stations and the Sullivan County DPW office. This annual project is funded by the Sullivan County Legislature. For more information contact Kristin Porter, director of parks, recreation and beautification at 845/807-0261. Supervisor Gary Maas would like to let the town residents know that cleanup days are May 16 and 17 for Cochecton residents only. For more information, see the notice at www.townofcochectonny.org.

On Saturday May 16, right after the 4:30 Mass, the Knights of Columbus will hold a German dinner at Holy Cross Church, St. Joseph Hall in Callicoon. Dinner includes loin of pork, red potatoes, dressing, apple sauce, red cabbage, sauerkraut and desserts. The cost is $12 for adults, $7 for kids, free for children under seven. Pay at the door, or make reservations by sending check made out to K of C Council 4478 to James Henke, PO Box 215, Callicoon, NY 12723. Indicate the number of adults and youth in your party. Reservation deadline is May 10.

On Saturday, May 16, the Grover Hermann Hospital Auxiliary and Catskill Regional Medical Center are hosting their annual Health & Children’s Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Grover Hermann in Callicoon, rain or shine. Pre-order Boomer’s famous BBQ chicken dinner by May 9; $10 per person. There’ll be music; fun for kids with contests, health facts and prizes; free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and hearing. This is also Armed Forces Day, and there will be a ceremony at 11 a.m.

Save the date: Saturday, July 11 will be Lake Huntington’s Fireman’s Field Day. for information, call 845/932-8444

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