Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 17 April 2024

LEXINGTON - I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Mike Ryan for the very touching article he wrote about my husband, Lawrence Dwon, “The Marine and the Hummingbirds,” in the April 12 issue of the Windham Weekly.  Larry has been selected to receive this year’s Greene County Memorial Veteran Award May 18.  The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the Catskill Point.  Mike’s story is a tribute to Larry’s dedication to country, community and family.  Paul, Liza, Abby and Matthew, Katelyn, Emma, Olivia and myself are truly grateful for the honor and recognition of Larry’s service to his country as a United States Marine and a Vietnam Veteran.

Carol and Alden Constable had a delightful visit at their home in West Kill last week with their granddaughter Cassandra Constable, Corey Laframboise and one-year old great-grandson Wyatt.  They all enjoyed lunch together and Wyatt had a great time playing with Carol’s and Alden’s dog, Brutus.    After the visit Brutus was worn out from playing with Wyatt and took a long nap. Cassandra, Corey and Wyatt and their dog Harley live in California and drove across country to visit family and will be heading back to their home this week.

Many thanks to all who came to support the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association’s annual Maple Brunch on April 14 at the Community Hall in West Kill. It was a great success. There were so many delicious choices of brunch items and an overflowing dessert table.  Thanks also to all who prepared the food, worked and donated savory dishes and desserts.  

Friday, April 19 is the next potluck Dinner Church at 6 p.m. in the Ashland Community UMC, 1216 State Highway 23, Ashland.  Program will be discussing the Sistine Chapel ceiling images from the Bible.  All are invited.

Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. is the annual Patriots’ Day at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  Guest speaker is Elaine Warfield and she will give a presentation on her book, “The Fenwick Lumber Company in the Northern Catskills Edgewood-Almost Forgotten 1906-1917.”  Part of the history includes Spruceton Valley where there was a camp at the head of Spruceton tram road.  There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prize and light refreshments.  Books will be available for purchase.

Happy 52nd wedding anniversary to Susan and Eugene Constable on Monday, April 22.

April 22 is Jane and Joe Concato’s 46th wedding anniversary.

Marilyn Carreras celebrates her birthday on Wednesday, April 24.

Best wishes to everyone.

On April 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter, Jerrice Baptislery will hold workshops on poetry and writing.

Tuesday, April 23 is Soup and Fellowship Kitchen in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Come join in the fellowship and enjoy a free bowl of soup and sandwich.

Friday,  April 26 there is going to be a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., takeout only.  Adult dinners are $15, children 6 – 10 are $8, 5 years old and under are free, chicken half $8.  Menu includes half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, cupcake. 

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of April 22 – April 26 is as follows:  Monday—Pasta Primavera with chicken, California vegetable mix, cranberry juice, tropical fruit; Tuesday—Shepherd’s Pie, old fashioned vegetable mix, cookies; Wednesday—Pork chop with gravy, applesauce, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, Pineapple Delight; Thursday—Crab-topped cod, Au Gratin potatoes, Monaco vegetable mix, fresh fruit; Friday—Bacon cheddar burger, home fry potatoes, green beans, macaroni salad, brownies.  The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients.  If you have food allergy, please notify us.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  All persons over the age of 60, can receive a meal.  Suggested donation for each meal is $4.  Those wishing to receive a meal must notify the respective location by noon, a day in advance.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, healthcare providers, volunteers, 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.