Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 01 May 2025

LEXINGTON - What a fabulous presentation by Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer at the annual Lexington Patriots Day at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall in West Kill on April 26.  He had us all enthralled with the history of Lafayette’s childhood, his involvement in the American Revolution, his French accomplishments and history.  As one individual stated to me after Jonathan’s presentation, “I wish he had been my history teacher.”  Thank you Jonathan and all who came, provided the refreshments and VanDusen’s in Lexington for the door prize. 

On April 25 the HTC SADD Mock Car Crash at HTC was coordinated by Nicole Lynn Benjamin. Participating agencies were Pete’s Hunter Auto Repair and Towing, Haines Falls Auto Center, Haines Falls Fire Company, Hunter Fire Company No 1, Inc., Hunter Ambulance, Tannersville Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Lexington Fire/Rescue Company, Greene County Paramedics, Greene County Sheriff’s Office NY, Greene County Coroner, BCI, Sheriff Pete Kusminsky and five others, and thanks to HTC for allowing this event.

On May 1 and May 2, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be spring cleaning on “Bonnie’s Trails.”  Meet at trail head directly across from 771 Beech Ridge Road South, West Kill. Volunteers are needed to pick up fallen wood, trim overhanging tree limbs, place rocks at one or two points in periodically wet areas and chainsawing fallen trees that cross the trails (must be NYS certified).  Tools are available but you are welcome to bring your own toppers and handsaws. If there is time, there will be a hike on the newest trail which is currently being blazed.  It will be the longest trail of “Bonnie’s Trails” covering a variety of different kinds of forests.  Please RSVP if you want to help. Email bennettwine@gmail.com. 

Happy birthday to Barbara Richrath on Thursday, May 1.

Sunday, May 4 is Lori Anander’s birthday.

Happy 15th wedding anniversary to Charina and Michael Falke on Wednesday, May 7.

Best wishes to all.

Friday, May 2, be sure to come over to the Lexington/West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington for Brooks Chicken BBQ.  Take outs only from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., first come, first served.  Adult dinners are $15, children 5-9 are $9 and chicken half is $9.  Dinners include half a chicken, macaroni salad, coleslaw, and brownie.  

The Hensonville Hose Company, 432 State Route 296, Hensonville is providing a Fish Fry fundraiser dinner for the Hunter/Windham School Kid Trap Team on Friday, May 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The dinners are $20 and include fish or clam strips or chicken tenders, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, brownie.  Fundraiser will be used for the kids’ continuing education and needed supplies.  Also on May 2 at the fundraiser dinner, there is a raffle to support the Trap Team. Drawing will be 7 p.m. at the Hensonville Hose Company firehouse.  Call 518-734-3040 or 518-857-7203.

Saturday, May 3, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Prattsville Hose Company, 47 Firehouse Drive will be hosting a Roast Pork Dinner.  Adults, $18, children 6-12, $9 and 5 and under are free. Menu is roast pork, homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, applesauce, coleslaw, dinner rolls and a beverage.  Desserts are a large variety of homemade items.  Dine in or takeouts are available starting at 4 p.m.  Advance reservations are not required.  

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting is Wednesday, May 7, 4:30 p.m. in the church hall.

Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, is presenting a Pet First Aid Training on Wednesday, May 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. instructed by Paul S. MacNamara DVM, Chief of Surgery, Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group.  Topics:  Pet CPR, heat stroke, hypothermia, gastrointestinal issues, allergies, poisonings, burns, eye issues, wound care and more.  $20 donation requested to participate.  No certification is received at the end of this class.  It is strictly informational.  To reserve a spot, please call 518-828-6044 or info@cghs.org. 

Soup and Fellowship Kitchen is Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, Tannersville.  Come for free soup, sandwich and more.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will meet Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. in the firemen’s room.

Greene County 2025 Rabies Vaccine Clinic for Greene County residents will be Wednesday, May 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park, Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo.  Drive-up only and preregistration is required.  Call Greene County Public Health at 518-719-3600 option 1. Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles (if necessary) for your animal to keep them and others safe.  Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination – certificate, not tag – to receive three-year certificate.  If no record is presented, your pet will be given a one-year certificate.  Donations will be accepted, suggested donation $5 per animal.

The annual meeting of the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 4 p.m. in the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  Coffee hour starts at 3 p.m.

Congratulations to Susan Friedman of Hunter for being selected as 2025 Senior Citizen of the Year and Richard Mirando of Coxsackie as Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen.  They will be recognized and receive their awards on May 21 at the Greene County Legislature meeting for their achievements.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of May 5 – May 9 is as follows:  Monday—Macaroni and cheese, three-bean salad, stewed tomatoes, peaches; Tuesday—Baked chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, Sonoma vegetables, fruited Jell-O; Wednesday—Pork chop with gravy and applesauce, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, chocolate chip cookies; Thursday—Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, garden salad, broccoli, strawberry cream cake; Friday—Chef’s Choice.  All persons 60 and older and spouses are invited to attend.  Congregate meals served at noon Monday through Friday.  Suggested donation $4 per meal.  Congregate dining reservations are required by noon at least a day in advance. If you reserve a meal and are unable to attend, please call as soon as you can to cancel.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

A reminder that the NYS burn ban is in effect through May 14.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, volunteers, healthcare providers, veterans, actively serving military, farmers, truck drivers and so many more.

Prayers for all who are dealing with loss, illnesses, healing, difficulties, our country, our military and their families, the world.  

Until next week take care, be thankful, be respectful, be safe and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.