Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 27 May 2024

LEXINGTON - The American Flag flies proudly on top of the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower overlooking the land of the free and home of the brave. For those who have sacrificed all and to those who protect and serve, we salute you.

Words cannot express how grateful my family and I are for the ceremony honoring United States Marine Corps 5th Division, CPL Lawrence Dwon, as Greene County’s 2024 Veteran Memorial Award recipient on May 18.  The service was held at the Historic Catskill Point Warehouse in Catskill.  The work and attention to details to make this ceremony so impressive and respectful to recognize and honor CPL Dwon receiving this distinction, is truly something we will never forget.  To everyone who participated and attended, we want to say a heartfelt thank you. In memory of CPL Lawrence Dwon, Semper Fi.

The annual meeting of the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association was held May 18 at the Community Hall.  Was a very nice turnout and a summary was given of improvements made to the hall, events held and events planned for this year by President Mary Palazzolo, Treasurer Report by Tom Reed and Secretary Report by Devon Russ.  There was also election of Board Members.   Everyone enjoyed the coffee hour and fellowship. 

The Lexington Farmers Market begins the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  There will be local produce, cheeses, meats, eggs, baked goods, more and toe-tapping music.  The market runs every other Saturday through Oct. 28

Come over to the Lexington/West Kill UMC Fellowship Hall in Lexington on Saturday, May 25, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for an open house to celebrate Lois Banks’s 90th birthday.  Food will be provided but feel free to bring a dish to share.

Something else to check out on Memorial Day weekend is the Rummage Sale that will be held at 11361 State Route 23, Ashland (Lula Anderson)  from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25,  (maybe Sunday, May 26) and Monday, May 27 to benefit the Ashland Community UMC.

The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held in West Kill on Monday, May 27.  Meet at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill, at 9 a.m. for a short service and then march to the cemetery in the hamlet and then proceed to the West Kill Community Cemetery followed by a stop at the Commemorative Memorial Park flagpole and to the West Kill Fire Station for the traditional serving of ice cream.  Please join us in remembering those that served our country.

On Friday, May 31 there will be a graveside service for Louise Van Etten in the Lexington Community Cemetery at 11 a.m. followed by gathering for a meal at the Fellowship Hall in the Lexington/West Kill UMC in Lexington.

William Trach celebrates his birthday on Saturday, May 25.

Happy 45th wedding anniversary to Pastor Bob and Diane Nash on Sunday, May 26.

Tuesday, May 28 is the 90th birthday of Lois Banks.

Also celebrating a birthday on May 28 is Kevin VanHentenryck.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of May 27 – May 31 is as follows:  Monday—Memorial Day—All senior nutrition sites and main office closed; Tuesday—Lemon pepper fish, Au Gratin potatoes, winter mix vegetables, butterscotch pudding; Wednesday--Shepherd’s Pie, green beans, applesauce, cookies; Thursday—Hungarian goulash, red cabbage, carrot coins, egg noodles, strawberry shortcake; Friday--Meat ravioli, sausage, tossed salad, Italian mixed vegetables, fresh fruit.  The meal will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients.  All persons age 60 and older are invited to join for lunch.  Suggested donation is $4 per meal.  If you have a food allergy, please notify us.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  Those wishing to receive a meal must notify 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.

Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease presentation by Teri Osterhout-Paton, RRT, CPFT, AE-C, Pulmonary Disease Educator on Thursday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. at the Jewett Senior Nutrition site.  Blood pressure and oxygen level readings and discussion on living with Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease, asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis.  If you would like to have lunch, please call the Jewett site a day ahead, 518-263-4392.

Looking ahead to June, the annual Chicken BBQ will be held at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill on Saturday, June 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., take out only.  Dinners are $15 and chicken halves are $10.  Proceeds benefit the West Kill-Lexington Community Improvement Association.

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.

On Memorial Day please honor, remember, pay respect and never forget those who gave all.