Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 05 August 2024

LEXINGTON - We extend deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hitchcock family, friends and community. 

What a great Thunder in the Mountains Car Show on July 27 hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association at the Lexington Municipal Building.  There were 76 cars/trucks that were judged and many trophies awarded.  Over 60 beautiful gift baskets were raffled and also the 50/50.  The grill masters kept the breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers coming for the crowd of spectators and participants. Thank you to everyone who came and to all those that helped and volunteered to make this event so successful. 

Summer Sunday worship services will be held in the Methodist Church in West Kill, 65 Spruceton Road, West Kill at 9 a.m. Aug. 4, Aug. 11 and Aug. 18.

Happy birthday to Debbie Buscarello on Sunday, Aug. 4.

Aug. 4 is also Kenney Bloodgood’s birthday.

Happy birthday wishes on Monday, Aug. 5 to Kathy Nelson. Janice Barcone and Beth Soule Vaughn.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 is Patty and Schyler Minew’s wedding anniversary.

Nancy Dippold’s birthday is Thursday, Aug. 8.

Best wishes to everyone.

Congratulations to WRIP 97.9 on celebrating their 25th anniversary on Aug. 5 serving the Mountain Top and beyond.   Thank you to all.  Here’s to at least 25 more years of being the voices through the difficult times and the fun times, keeping us informed and entertained.  Job well done!

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Aug. 5 – Aug. 9 is as follows:  Monday—Macaroni and cheese, 3-bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Chicken Divan, Monaco vegetable mix, white rice, tropical fruit; Wednesday—Fish Florentine, Sonoma vegetables, mashed potatoes, chocolate mousse; Thursday—Roast beef with gravy, baked potato, peas and carrots, brownie; Friday—Chicken Caesar salad, Mexicali salad, potato salad, fresh fruit.  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.

The Greene Room Players Songbirds will have a free performance at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2.

Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the Lexington Farmers Market under the pavilion, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  Local produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods and much more.  Also at the market will be the Western Catskills table 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 them.  They need your help to build 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 – 607-652-2838 ext, 102 or info@westerncatskills.org; www.westerncatskills.org/programs/.

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

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

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

Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 4 pm., the Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet in the Lexington church hall.

Windham Rotary Foundation 12th annual Cancer Patient Car Show is Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ashland Town Park.  There will be food vendors, music, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and WRIP 97.9.  Registration is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; $15 minimum donation per vehicle entered.  Spectators are free. 

Open to all years, makes and models and motorcycles; trophies, $500 best in show “classic,” sponsored by Martinez Auto Body.  Funds raised support cancer patients in Greene County through Greene County Women’s League.

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.