Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 19 September 2025

LEXINGTON - Excellent turnout for the Town of Lexington Town Picnic on Sept. 13 under the pavilion at the Municipal Building. Of course, there was a delicious covered dish lunch that everyone enjoyed.   Senator Michelle Hinchey was there to meet everyone and spoke about concerns in rural areas and efforts to address these issues.   

Thank you Susan and Eugene Constable for my ride up Spruceton in your fabulous VW convertible on my birthday!  Was a beautiful sunny day and absolutely lovely.

I had a wonderful birthday celebration with my family on Sept. 13.  

There is a Potluck Dinner Church, on Friday, Sept. 19, 6 p.m., at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington.  Discussion will be the volunteer program at The Pines in Catskill and sharing a spiritual approach to working with people with dementia.  Everyone is welcomed.

Saturday, Sept. 20 is POW/MIA Recognition Day Luncheon, Athens American Legion Post TGM 187.  Veterans are free, other guests $5.  Program:  Meet and Greet at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.;  Welcome Ceremony and Moment of Remembrance 12 – 12:30 p.m. and Lunch at 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Please RSVP to Gordon at 518-567-5529.

Come over to the Ashland Town Park on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 for Garden Tractor Pulls Saturday starting at 10 a.m., followed by Truck Pull in the afternoon. Sunday is the Farm Tractor/Antique Pull out in the field, 2,500 to 10,500 lbs.  Sponsored by Dan’s Septic Service LLC  and there will be homemade ice cream by Wes Benson.  Breakfast starts at 8 a.m., followed by lunch and dinner prepared by the Ashland Fire Department – breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, french fries, drinks. Admission-Boot Donation, 50/50 raffle, T-shirts and sweatshirts and hook charge per pull is $15.  Call Diane at 518-734-3636.   This event is in support of the Ashland Fire Department hosting the 138th Greene County Volunteer Firemen’s Convention to be held in Ashland Sept. 9 – Sept. 12, 2026.  Ashland Fire Department is also celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2026.

The Annual Mountain Top Fall Car Show is Sunday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Tannersville.  Live music all day from Whiskey Cross, Sonny Rock and Just James.  For more info or to register, call 518-589-5850 option 2 or email tannersvillecarshow@gmail.com.  Sponsored by Village of Tannersville, Pancho Villa’s, Thorpe’s GMC.

Happy wedding anniversary to Irene and Larry Barnum on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Happy wedding anniversary Sept. 22 to Elizabeth and Danny Dymond.

Sept. 22 is Bill Pushman’s birthday. 

Best wishes to all.

Be sure to stop by the Kaaterskill UMC in Tannersville on Tuesday, Sept. 23 for the next Fellowship Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Come in for a free delicious meal and fellowship.

Bring your dancin’ shoes and a covered dish to the Barn Dance and Pot Luck Dinner sponsored by the Friends of Lexington on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Covered dish dinner starts at 4 p.m., BYOB.  There will be a caller and live performance by Homespun Occasions.  Suggested donation $10 per person.  Tickets at the door or RSVP by Venmo.  Email friendsoflexington@gmail.com or DM@friends_of_lex or Instagram.  Many thanks to sponsors West Kill Brewing, Spruceton Inn and Rivermist Farms.

Saturday, Sept. 27 is the Haines Falls Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary Chicken BBQ from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., takeouts only. Full dinner of half chicken, baked potato and baked beans is $15, half chicken, $10.  See a member for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Haines Falls Fire Company and Auxiliary.

Greene County Public Health 2025 Flu Clinic will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett. Please call 518-719-3600.  GCPH participates in most insurances—Medicare, Medicaid, Senior Blue, United Health Care, NYS Empire Plan, BSNENY, Empire BC/BS, Fidelis and CDPHP.

Also at the Senior Service Center in Jewett on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 11:45 a.m., a representative will be available for questions and with info concerning Medicare coverage.  If you would like to stay for lunch served at noon, please call at least a day in advance to reserve your meal – 518-263-4392.

The Lexington Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 11 will be geared towards children.  Steven Weinberg, author and artist, will be offering a children’s workshop, Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will have rescue vehicles for the children to check out and Sparky the Fire Dog will be there, Hunter Public Library will bring children’s books to give away and gently used children’s clothing will be collected and donated. Other activities are also being worked on.  The market is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Sept. 22 – Sept. 26 is as follows:  Monday—Sloppy Joes (bun contains gluten), old fashioned mixed vegetables, brown rice, pears; Tuesday—Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, brownie; Wednesday—Salisbury meatballs, peas, carrots, egg noodles, carrot cake; Thursday—Chef salad with turkey, cheese, boiled egg, cucumbers and tomatoes, macaroni salad, fresh fruit; Friday—Shepherd’s pie, broccoli, fresh fruit.  All persons 60 and older are invited to attend.  Meals served at noon, suggested $4 donation for each meal.  Congregate 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, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

Yes, Ginny (fellow columnist), we are sworn to secrecy, but oh, the stories we could tell.

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.