I would like to congratulate all the 2015 graduates; it really stinks what crappy weather you had. Best of luck to all of you in your future in going to college and starting a new beginning. Just remember to live, love and laugh. Enjoy life and have fun.

Friday night I went to my 41st reunion from grammar school—yes, I did eight years with the nuns. Yes, they were able to hit you with the wooden ruler, with the metal part; my knuckles were bloody some days. (Had to hide them from my parents.) Being hit with the ruler for talking in class did not shut me up—I had too much to say.

The Cochecton Preservation Society (CPS) has to cancel its Tuesday, July 7 meeting because of a meeting conflict. The Cochecton town planning board and zoning board have a special meeting scheduled that date. CPS President Joe Manaseri is also the chairman of the planning board, and VP Pamela DeMan serves on the zoning noard. The next meeting for the CPS will be August 4, 7:30 p.m. at the train station. Arthur Hassis will talk about Tom Quick, and Andy White may come to share more of his father Bob’s letters. Meetings are always free, with refreshments!

The Town of Cochecton has a big day coming up on Saturday, July 11: Lake Huntington’s Fireman’s Field Day. The car/tractor/antique fire-truck show is from 11 a.m. to 12 noon; check-in is at Sullivan West High School. For information, call George Peters at 845/798-3286. For tractors, call Mike Pomes at 845/594-4973 or Dennis Nearing at 845/932-8224. Awards will be given in each category, and will be announced at 4 p.m.

A parade will step out at 12 noon. There will be a chicken barbeque from 3 p.m. until sold out, so get you tickets early. Call Ed Kraack at 845/932-8514. Live music with Cathy Paty will start at 1 p.m. Come on out and join the fun; most importantly, come out and support your local fire department. If you would like to be a vendor, or for more information on the field day, call 845/932-8586.

Please keep Michael Popolillo of American Electric and his family in your thoughts and prayers on the passing of his twin brother John. Scott Meyers, son of Pat and Jim Meyers, also passed away.

Dottie Schlegel would like to thank everyone for your cards flowers and prayers. I heard Ethel Hulse needs our prayers too.

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