Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 20 March 2024

LEXINGTON - Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Eileen Rosseter who passed away recently.

What a fantastic production of the Spring Musical Edition of Disney “Newsies, Jr.”from the Hunter-Tannersville CSD Theater Department on March 15 and March 16.   The hard work and dedication by all the Production Staff, the Cast and Crew made this musical theater production so enjoyable and such a success. 

Congratulations to the Hunter Public Library in receiving National Grant for Small and Rural Libraries.  The competitive award comes with a $10,000 grant that will help the library become more accessible to people with disabilities and the elderly.  “We are honored to be awarded this grant from the ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities:  Accessible Small and Rural Communities Initiative.  This grant will allow our library to serve our elderly residents and residents with disabilities better and will ensure that everyone in our community feels welcome and comfortable in our library.”  

As part of the grant, the Hunter Public Library personnel will take online courses in order to host discussions with residents about accessibility to the library.  It is important to make the library a place were all residents have easy access to the services, events and materials the library provides.  If you are interested in being part of the discussion, please contact Regina Johnson at directorhunterlibrary@gmail.com or visit hunterlib.org for more information.  The Hunter Public Library provides free access to materials and services that promote independent learning, literacy and the cultural enrichment of each and every member of the Mountaintop Community.

Happy birthday to Joyce Steiner on Friday, March 22.

March 22 is also Michael Falke’s birthday.

Lynn Byrne celebrates her birthday on Saturday, March 23

Susan Turk ‘s birthday is March 23.

Happy birthday to Peggy Rappleyea on Wednesday, March 27.

March 27 is Eugene Constable’s birthday.

Also celebrating a birthday on March 27 is Bob Hermance.

Best wishes to all.

On Tuesday, March 26 at 10 a.m., there will be a presentation, “Herbs 101” by Judi, at the Hunter Public Library.  There will be monthly discussions on many health issues.  The second one will be on Lyme disease and will coincide with the Coffee Klatch on Tuesday, April 9 at 10:30 at the library.

There is also Yoga with Jess every Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hunter Public Library.

Palm Sunday is March 24 with worship services at Mountain Top UMC Parish churches held at regular times in the individual churches.  Holy Thursday, March 28, joint worship service in Windham-Hensonville UMC, Windham at 5 p.m. and Soup and Bread Supper; Good Friday March 29, joint worship service in Ashland UMC at 6:30 p.m.;  Easter Sunday, March 31, Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m. in the Lexington Community Cemetery, followed by breakfast at the Lexington UMC; Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m. at Twilight Park; worship services in individual churches at regular times.

Come on over to the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville on Tuesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free bowl of soup, sandwich and fellowship at the Soup and Fellowship Kitchen.   

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at Young’s Ace Hardware in Prattsville for children and adults.  Easter Bunny will be there, stuffed eggs galore, refreshments, no charge, rain or shine.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of March 25 – March 29 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken and biscuits, California vegetable mix, lemon pudding; Tuesday—Turkey burger with peppers and onions, carrots, scalloped potatoes, prunes; Wednesday—Kielbasa and shrimp jambalaya, Brussels sprouts, white rice, carrot cake; Thursday—Chicken Parmesan, tossed salad, Italian mixed vegetables, rotini, fresh fruit; Friday—Salmon with dill sauce, spinach, rice pilaf, fresh fruit.  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 are required to call 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.

There will be an All You Can Eat Breakfast to benefit “Greene County EMS Week” on Saturday, April 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 12094 State Route 23, Ashland.  All you can eat for $12, $6 for children ages 5 – 12, free under 5.  There will be a 50/50 raffle and delivery available within a 10 mile radius.  Call 518-734-3636 to place your order.  Menu includes eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, toast, juice, coffee, breakfast sandwiches.  Eat in or take out.  You can also take a tour of the new Mountain Top Ambulances, stretcher demo, equipment demo, check out the Greene County EMS Fly Car and free blood pressure screening.  Call Diane Cross if you questions at 518-734-3636.

Sundays during the month of April, there will be “Informal Breakfast Church” in the dining hall at the Lexington-West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington.  We will meet at 9 a.m. and enjoy a light breakfast and share in a worship service with scripture, music and fellowship.  All are invited.

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.