What a great weekend. I went to my sister-in-law’s 60th birthday and then to a reunion at my favorite bar, Kerrigan’s in Queens. There is nothing like hanging out with the old crowd. Loving this weather. On my way down, I stopped to see Fr. Bill. He sends his love to all and is holding his own.

The Sullivan County Litter Pluck is going to be held on April 23 to May 1. If you are interested in helping to keep Cochecton clean, give Jerry Yavarkovsky a call at 845/932-8210. He has a list of which people are doing which roads. Jerry works very hard to keep Cochecton clean. He will have the Keep Cochecton Clean signs available for anyone who knows of an ideal placement. Town clean-up days are Saturday, May 21 and May 22. There will be more information to follow.

The Cochecton Democratic Club has officially adopted a section of Route 17B from the entrance of the town to the Fosterdale four corners. Our commitment is to do trash pick-up twice a year from May 1, 2016 thru May 1, 2019.

The Cochecton Youth Commission will be holding a penny social on Sunday, May 15 at the Lakeview Pizzeria (formerly known as Angelina’s). Doors open at 2 p.m., calling begins at 3 p.m. We are currently looking for donations/prizes for our penny social. Please drop off your donations at the new town hall on May 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. or Friday, May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m., or call Eileen (me) to make other arrangements.

The Sullivan West High School Student Council is having its spring clothing drive. There is a dumpster for donations located in the high school’s visitors’ circle. They are collecting clothing and shoes; accessories; and household items such as blankets, sheets, pillows, quilts, etc. Special needs this year are bicycles, baby accessories, soft toys and hard toys. The student council is also collecting items for the local SPCA throughout the month of April. Items for cats and dogs are cat littler, food and toys, beds, brushes, break-away collars, dishes/bowls, blankets and towels. Please bring your items to the front desk at the high school.

A complete listing of events happening at Sullivan West High School can be found at swcsd.org. The collection ends on May 20.

A special “happy birthday” to Penny Heinle and Maria Forlenza. I remember their birthdays because they were born on Tax Day, the same day my husband and I bought our home 19 years ago.

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