Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 05 September 2024

LEXINGTON - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company wants to thank everyone who came to the Farmers Market and made the fundraiser bake sale such a success.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Linda Van Etten, JoEllen Schermerhorn and family had a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon at a reunion gathering.  JoEllen’s brother, Les Van Etten came up from South Carolina to spend time with family.

Round Top is hosting the Greene County Volunteer Firemen’s Association and Ladies Auxiliary Convention this year.  The Dress Parade will be held in Cairo on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Schools have started.  Please be careful and watch for the children and school buses.

Tuesday, Sept. 10 is the Coffee Klatch at the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with light refreshments, coffee and tea.

Come over to the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Soup and Fellowship Kitchen.  Enjoy fellowship and a free bowl of soup and a sandwich.  All are welcomed.

Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room for the monthly meeting.

Happy birthday to Emily Plishner on Friday, Sept. 6.

Saturday, Sept. 7 is Janeen Shoemaker’s birthday.

Happy 68th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 9 to Ginny and Bob Gurley.

Wednesday, Sept. 11 is Bill Dippold’s birthday.

Shari and Bill Pushman celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Sept. 9 – Sept. 13 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, California vegetable, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Baked ziti with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, Jell-O; Wednesday—Crab cake with lemon aioli, rice, Brussels Sprouts, apple crisp; Thursday—Beef stew, broccoli, rice pudding with raisins; Friday—Senior Citizen Day—main office and all senior nutrition sites closed.  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 center.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

Lexington/West Kill Administrative Council Meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in the Lexington church hall.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 is the last Greene County Public Health Rabies Clinic for 2024 at the Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Please call 518-719-3600 to pre-register.  The clinics are outdoor drive-up only 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.  Donations please.  All proceeds go to Public Health.

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.

They went on four planes that morning of Sept. 11, 2001.  Some going to work, making plans, hoping the kids were OK in school.  Some were going on a vacation or visiting family or going to give a business presentation.  They didn’t know they were going to die that day.  They didn’t know they were going to be heroes.  

They were on duty that morning—patrolling the streets, checking fire and rescue equipment.  Always ready to protect, serve and save.  They heard, they saw, they didn’t hesitate—on duty, off duty and volunteers.  They didn’t know they were going to die that day.  They didn’t know they were going to be heroes.

We can never forget.  We will never forget.