Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 26 July 2025

LEXINGTON - The Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary packed and delivered the annual Christmas in July Fruit boxes to twenty-five local Lexington and West Kill residents on July 15.  The boxes were wrapped in Christmas paper and contained fruit, cookies, snacks, candy canes, candy and more.  The recipients were very happy to receive the boxes and the visits from the ladies.

What a wonderful evening of Storytelling and Song on July 17 in the West Kill United Methodist Church in West Kill.  The event was very well attended. The storytellers were excellent and included Pastor Amy, Pastor Eugene, Lula Anderson, Susan Simpfenderfer, Gerry Loucks and Stephen Buckley. The Greene Room Songbirds had all of us sing along to some oldies..  We were treated to the beautiful voices of Juliana and her sister Olivia.  Richard Ketigian, guitarist from East Jewett UMC, played his guitar and sang.  Very nice time with the stories, song and fellowship.

Saturday, July 26 is the annual Thunder in the Mountains Car show hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.  There will be trophies, 50/50 raffle, food, beverages and the much anticipated raffle for the beautiful gift baskets – and there are lots of those beautiful baskets.  Proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.

The Ashland Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Penne Pasta and Meatball Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the Ashland Firehouse, 12094 NY 23, Ashland.  Dinners include penne pasta and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert, choice of coffee, water or iced tea for $12, children $10, under 6 years are free.  Sit down dinner or takeouts available and there will also be a 50/50 raffle. 

Happy birthday to Deladis Barcone on Thursday, July 24.

Saturday, July 26 is Nancy Kizyma’s birthday.

Also celebrating a birthday on July 26 is Tina Albino.

Happy birthday to Sharon Becker on Sunday, July 27.

July 27 Emmett Turk celebrates his birthday.

Wayne Thompson’s birthday is Wednesday, July 30.

Louie Kizyma’s birthday is also July 30.

Best wishes to everyone.

Pet Story Time with PAW at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville is Wednesday July 30 at 12 noon.  Friends from PAW – Partners in Animal Welfare – are visiting the library for a special Story Time.  All are welcomed.

Also on Wednesday, July 30, 3 p.m., there will be a program, Vanished Fauna, at the Mountain Top Library.  The Catskill Mountain region was once inhabited by a handful of fascinating creatures but have disappeared over the last three centuries.  Learn about these animals, their impact on local ecosystems and their role in indigenous folklore and land use.  All ages are welcomed.  This program is presented by Wild Hudson Valley in collaboration with Mountain Top Historical Society.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. there will be a Benefit Pancake Dinner hosted by the East Jewett UMC to benefit the Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany.  This is a free will offering.  Parking located across the street in a field from 1415 Route 23C, East Jewett.  Follow the ice cream cone signs.  Enjoy a short excursion to the church aboard the Kaaterskill Trolley.  Limited handicap parking at the church.  All donations will be given to the Capital City Rescue Mission.  If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please send your donation to East Jewett UMC, POB 53, East Jewett, NY 12424.

Tannersville Community Garden work day is every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. if you are interested in joining the work day, please just show up or call 518-819-1728 for more information.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 4:30 p.m. is the next Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting in the Lexington church hall.

The Town of Ashland Ladies Auxiliary is looking for vendors for their Vendor and Craft Fair, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Vendors set up at 8 a.m. at the Town of Ashland Fire Department, 12094 NY 23, Ashland.  Vendor space fee:  Inside—10×10, $50; 8x8, $40; Outside—10x10, $40.  The Ashland Ladies Auxiliary will also be selling food from their kitchen during the fair.  For info on how to reserve a spot and the contract information, email Ashlandaux@gmail.com or call 518-734-3636 and ask for Heather.  Check out the Ashland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary on Facebook.

The Hensonville Hose Company is also hosting a car show the same day as the Ashland Ladies Auxiliary Vendor and Craft Fair on Aug. 10 at the Ashland Town Park located a quarter of a mile from the Ashland Firehouse.

Greene County Veterans Service Agency hosts two events each year:  The Honor a Vet Memorial Ceremony, held in May and the Greene County Veteran of the Year Ceremony held in November.  The Veteran of the Year Ceremony honors a living Greene County Veteran and typically held the first Saturday in November.  Nominations for Veteran of the Year should be received by the Tuesday following Labor, Tuesday, Sept. 2.  Contact the Greene County Veterans Service Agency at 159 Jefferson Heights, Suite D-303, Catskill NY 12414, call 518-943-3703 or email veterans@greenecountyny.gov for questions, how to receive Honor a Vet Submission Packet, clarification of instructions or any other assistance.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of July 28 – Aug. 2 is as follows:  Monday—Lemon pepper fish, California mixed vegetables, rice pilaf, cookies with applesauce; Tuesday—Stuffed peppers, cauliflower/broccoli mix, white rice, peaches and cream; Wednesday—French onion pork chop, green beans, buttered noodles, pears, Thursday—Roast turkey dinner with gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie; Friday—Chicken salad, mixed greens with cucumbers and tomatoes, macaroni salad, berry crisp.  All persons 60 and over and spouses 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.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, volunteer, 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.