Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 25 April 2024

LEXINGTON - Wonderful turnout for Patriots’ Day at the Community Hall in West Kill on Saturday, April 20.  Elaine Warfield, author of “The Fenwick Lumber Company in the Northern Catskills Edgewood-Almost Forgotten 1906 – 1917,” gave a very informative and interesting presentation on the history of the company with photographs of the locations, mill and equipment used.  Thanks to Elaine and everyone that came to listen and learn about this historic industry here on the Mountain Top, Hunter, Lanesville and Spruceton.

Last week, the Mountain Top Parish Churches packed and distributed 102 “dinner bags” that contained a rotisserie chicken, canned goods, mashed potatoes, stuffing mix and zucchini bread.  This was made possible from donations from All Souls Church in Onteora Club, All Angels Church in Twilight Club, the Twilight Community, Story Farm, the Platte Clove Community and several other individuals and Jim from Jim’s Great American store who was generous with pricing.  The Platte Clove Community provided 120 loaves of zucchini bread.  All these “dinner bags” were delivered over a large area by 28 people.  Many thanks to all who picked up all the food, packed, delivered, contributed in any way.  The recipients were very pleased not only with the gift of food but also the visit.

Friday, April 26 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. is the T.G.I.F. Brooks’ Chicken BBQ at the Lexington United Methodist Church, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington.  The menu includes half a BBQ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, green beans, assorted cupcakes.  Takeouts only.  Adult dinners are $15; children 6  to 10 are $8, 5 years and under are free and a chicken half is $8. 

Dr. Elena Suditu celebrates her birthday on April 25.

Saturday, April 27 is Pastor Elliott Oakes’s birthday.

 Lessia Clinton’s birthday is Sunday, April 28.

Tuesday, April 30 is Paul Mead’s birthday.

Also celebrating his birthday on April 30 is John Nolty.

Wednesday, May 1, it’s happy birthday to Barbara Richrath.

Best wishes to all.

The Administrative Council for the Lexington/West Kill UMC will meet at 4 p.m. in the church hall on Wednesday, May 1.

The 2024 Greene County Public Health Rabies Clinics will be held at the Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo on the following Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.:  May15, June 19, Aug. 14 and Sept. 18.  The clinics are outdoor drive-up only and you must wear face masks and remain inside your vehicles at all times.  Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers, and muzzles (if necessary) for your animals to keep them and others safe.  Bring record of pet’s vaccination—the certificate, not the tag—for three-year certificate.  If no record is present, pet will be given a one-year certificate.  Public Health Law required all cats, dogs and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies starting 12 weeks old.  If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated. Please call to pre-register at 518-719-3600.  Donations please.  All proceeds go to Public Health.

The Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, by the Tannersville Firehouse, at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Lane, Tannersville, is open on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. weather permitting.  The third Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. is for delivery to folks who do not have transportation.  Call 518-589-5787 if you need delivery. Contingent on volunteer availability.  If you would like to help Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, you can also drop food off at Brave the Flames Restaurant, when open, and Tannersville Village Hall during the week.

Saturday, May 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Prattsville Hose Company will be hosting a Roast Pork Dinner at the firehouse, 47 Firehouse Drive, Prattsville.  Dine in or takeout.  Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, applesauce, coleslaw, dinner roll and a variety of homemade desserts.  Adults are $15, children 6 – 12 are $8 and under 5 are free.  Advance reservations are accepted until May 1.  Mail to Prattsville Hose Company, P. O. Box 416, 47 Firehouse Drive, Prattsville, NY 12468.

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.