Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 22 July 2024

LEXINGTON - We extend deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Jeannette Becker who passed away last week.

On July 9, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company delivered over 20 Christmas in July fruit boxes that included cookies, fruit and other treats.  As always, the recipients were very pleased with the visits and being remembered.

Steve Van Etten celebrates his birthday on Saturday, July 20.

Happy birthday on Sunday, July 21 to Gretchen Milton.

Also celebrating a birthday on July 21 is Debbie Simmons.

Wednesday, July 24 is Deladis Barcone’s birthday.

Best wishes to everyone

The Lexington Farmers Market will be Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. under the Lexington pavilion, 3542 Route 42.  Local vendors with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, mushrooms, eggs, baked goods and so much more.

The Tannersville Fire Department’s 54th annual Chicken BBQ is Saturday, July 20, rain or shine.  Takeouts are 4 to 6 p.m. and sit down from 5 to 8 p.m.  Tickets $15 donation.

Summer worship services will be held at 9 a.m. in the Methodist Church in West Kill, 65 Spruceton Road, July 21 and July 28.  There are no Sunday services in the Methodist Church in Lexington during those weeks.

Monday, July 22 stop by the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of Rock n’ Reptiles with a live presentation from Hudson Valley Reptile Rescue at 1 p.m., games, exhibits, crafts and more.

Every second and fourth (July 23) Tuesdays of the month, you are invited to the Soup and Fellowship Kitchen in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville for a free bowl of soup and sandwich.  All are welcomed.

The 70th Greene County Youth Fair is Thursday, July 25, Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  There will be fireworks on Saturday night.  The Fair is held in Cairo on Joseph D. Spencer Lane.  Free admission.

You are invited to the Potluck Dinner Church, Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m. in the Ashland Community UMC, 12216 State Hwy 23, Ashland.  Invite a friend.

Are you ready for Thunder in the Mountains?  The annual Thunder in the Mountains Car Show hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association is Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  Breakfast sandwiches will be available and so will hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and beverages for purchase.  There will be trophies, 1995 or newer will have their own class, lots of beautiful gift baskets for raffle and a 50/50 raffle.  Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will be there with the antique fire truck and a very special guest, Sparky the Fire Dog.  Bring the whole family and the kiddos will have fun on the new swing set.  All proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.  Call Mary at 518-989-6813.

On Sunday, July 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Bette Knapp will be remembered at a Celebration of Life with family and friends under the Lexington pavilion.  Please bring a covered dish to share.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of July 22 – July 26 is as follows:  Monday—Beef chili, mixed vegetables, white rice, tropical fruit; Tuesday—Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, green beans, rice pudding with raisins; Wednesday—Sweet and sour chicken, oriental mixed vegetables, white rice, lemon cake; Thursday—BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, baked beans, carrots, berry shortcake; Friday—Chef’s salad with ham and Swiss, three-bean salad, macaroni salad, watermelon.  All persons age 60 and older and spouses are invited to join for lunch.  Suggested donation is $4 per meal.  Congregate dining reservations are required at least a day in advance by noon by calling the appropriate centers.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

Here are a few upcoming events in the beginning of August:

The Greene Room Players Songbirds concert Friday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m. at the Mountain Top Library in Tannersville, free performance.

Saturday, Aug. 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Greene Room Players Songbirds will have a free musical performance at the Community Center, 5494 State Route 23, Windham with favorites from the 60s and the old standards.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Brooks Chicken BBQ at the Jewett Firehouse, Route 17, Jewett, $15, takeouts, includes chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, corn on the cob, roll and brownie.

Hunter Fire Company Annual Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Dj Frankieokie 3 to 7 p.m.; live music with The Lost Cowboys, 7 to 10 p.m.; fun for the whole family, bouncy house, climbing wall, slide, foam machine and more at the Hunter Firehouse, 17 Bridge Street, Hunter.

The Western Catskills will have a table at the Lexington Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 3 with information on the Town of Lexington Housing Rehabilitation Grants.  The Town of Lexington is considering applying for a Community Development Block Grant to fund the rehabilitation of homes for its residents.  If you are a full-time resident in the Town of Lexington, if you have a stick-built home, do you need health and safety repairs on your home – come and talk to us.  We need your help in building a wait list.  If you can’t come to the Lexington Farmers Market on Aug. 3, you may call or email to get on the wait list – 607-652-2823 ext. 102 or info@westerncatskills.org; www.westerncatskills.org/programs/.

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.

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.