Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 21 March 2025

LEXINGTON - Happy first day of Spring!

Please note that the Burn Ban is in effect until May 14.  

Hensonville Hose Company’s annual Fish Fry Dinners will be held every Friday through Good Friday, April 18 -- March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18.  Dinners are available at the firehouse, 432 State Route 296, Hensonville from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., eat in or take out.  For $20 you will receive your choice of fried fish, chicken or clam strips, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, brownie.  You can add extra fish, chicken or clams to any dinner.  Mozzarella sticks are also available for sale.  Pre-order to avoid the rush, 518-734-3040.

The Soup and Fellowship Kitchen is held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.  Come over to the Blue Room in the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville on Tuesday, March 25, 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fellowship, a free bowl of soup and sandwich.  All welcome.

Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. is the Haines Falls Volunteer Fire Company and Auxiliary Maple Weekend Breakfast at the Tannersville Rescue Squad Building, 21 Park Lane, Tannersville.  Menu includes real maple syrup, french toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, coffee tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, apple juice, water – all for a free will offering.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is annually observed on March 29.  It commemorates the hardships suffered and sacrifices made by nine million Americans during the Vietnam War. However, the holiday does not only honor the former soldiers, but also their families who supported them before and after the war.  Join TGM American Legion Post 187, 94 Second Street, Athens, for a special Vietnam Veterans Luncheon on Saturday, March 29 at 12 p.m.  Free to all Veterans.

Sunday, March 30 is the combined worship service of the Mountain Top Parish Churches at 10 a.m. in the Ashland UMC, 12216 Route 23, Ashland.  Service will be followed with a covered dish meal.  

The next Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting will be Wednesday, April 2, 4:30 p.m. in the church hall.

Are you prepared for an emergency?  You are invited to attend an informational session sponsored by Greene County Department of Human Services and Greene County Public Health on Thursday, April 3 at the Jewett Nutrition Site at the Jewett Municipal Building.  Session begins at 10 a.m.  Come and learn how to prepare a disaster supply kit and learn what to do to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.  If interested, please call the center at 518-263-4392 at least a day in advance to register.  After the session, stay and have lunch at the site.

There will be an Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Hunter Elementary School.  The free Easter Egg Hunt starts at 9:30 a.m. for toddlers through second grade and 10:30 a.m. for third grade and older.  Meet in the Hunter gym prior to start time.  Please come and support the Class of 2027.  Breakfast tickets are $10 each – unlimited pancakes, bacon/sausage and beverage.  For breakfast tickets see any Sophomore or email acameron@htcschools.org.  

A reminder to the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary that monthly meetings will resume on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s room.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual Maple Brunch, Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  Come and sit down with your neighbors and enjoy a wonderful meal and fellowship.  Tickets sold at the door – cash, check or credit card.  Proceeds benefit the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association.

Happy birthday to Michael Falke on Saturday, March 22

Sunday, March 23 is Lynn Byrne’s birthday.

Also celebrating a birthday on March 23 is Susan Falke-Turk.

Happy birthday to Peggy Rappleyea on Thursday, March 27.

Eugene Constable’s birthday is also on March 27.

March 27 is Bob Hermance’s birthday.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu of the week of March 24 – March 28 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken and biscuits, California vegetable mix, mashed potatoes, lemon pudding; Tuesday—Mushroom Swiss burger, carrots, scalloped potatoes, peaches; Wednesday—Chicken Parmesan, Italian mixed vegetables, rotini, Oreo brownie; Thursday—Roast pork loin with gravy, applesauce, sweet potato, broccoli, fresh fruit; Friday—Salmon with dill sauce, spinach, rice pilaf, juice, fresh fruit.

All persons 60 and older and spouses, are invited to attend.  Congregate meals served at noon Monday through Friday.  Suggested donations $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.  This helps reduce food waste.  If you have food allergy, please notify us.  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.

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

I saw my first cheeky little chipmunk a few days ago.  And was very happy to see some green growth poking out of the dirt by my kitchen door.  I’m sure the rabbits, skunks or whatever other critters, will enjoy nibbling on the leaves.  

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.