Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 31 May 2024

LEXINGTON - Children at the Lexington Farmers Market May 25 had lots of fun on the new swing set at the Lexington Municipal building.

Deepest sympathy to the Simpfenderfer and Backhus families on the passing of Fredrick “Skip” Backus, Jr. recently.

Condolences to the family and friends of Hassan Basagic who passed away last week.

Wonderful celebration for Lois Banks on Saturday, May 25 at the Fellowship Hall of the Lexington/West Kill UMC.  Friends and family gathered to wish Lois a very happy 90th birthday.  The delicious food was followed by a beautiful birthday cake made by Peggy Rappleyea.  

Lexington Farmers Market opened for the season on Saturday, May 25 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building.  Many local vendors with fresh produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, mushrooms, jams, pickles, lotions, soaps, and more and music.  The next FM will be Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Many thanks go out to John Giordano’s Blue Mountain Excavation for preparing the site for the new swing set on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building. Children were enjoying it very much on Saturday during the Lexington Farmers Market.  There will be new additional picnic tables coming soon to be placed under the pavilion.

The annual Memorial Day service and parade was held on Monday, May 27 in the hamlet of West Kill.  There was a wonderful turnout even with the threatening weather.  The Lexington Fire/Rescue Company and Ladies Auxiliary and the Virgil E. Deyo American Legion Post 1327 and Ladies Auxiliary Unit were present.  Service was led by Jack Jordan and “Taps” was played by Rosalie Randolph at the two cemeteries and at the Commemorative Memorial Park flagpole.  Everyone went to the West Kill Fire Station for the traditional serving of ice cream. It was an honor to pay respect to those who served this great nation.

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

Happy birthday on Friday, May 31 to Joe Loverro.

Tuesday, June 4 is Linda Van Etten’s birthday.

Cathy Decker celebrates her birthday on Wednesday, June 5.

Thursday, June 6 is Jessica Franz’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

The Kaaterskill United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, 7889 Main Street, Hunter, opened for the season on May 28.  The shop will be open in June, Tuesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and some Saturdays starting June 1 and June 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 8 is the annual Chicken BBQ at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill 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.

Administrative Council meeting for the Lexington/West Kill UMC will be Wednesday, June 5 at 4 p.m. in the church hall.

The Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street,  Coffee Klatch is every second Tuesday of the month (June 11) from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with light refreshments, coffee and tea.  All welcome.

Every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, (June 11 and June 25) there is a Soup and Fellowship Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville.  Stop in for a free bowl of soup and sandwich and the fellowship. 

Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will meet on Tuesday, June 11 for the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room. 

The next Greene County Rabies Clinic will be Wednesday, June 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Angelo Canna Town Park, Cairo.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 518-719-3600 or submit the form on the Greene County website https://www.greenegovernment.com/free-rabies-clinics,  This is a drive-up only clinic.  Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles (if necessary) for your animals to keep them and others safe.  You must present proof of pet’s previous vaccination (certificate, not tag) to receive a three-year certificate.  If no record is present, pet will be given one-year certificate.

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.