Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 06 June 2025

Congratulations to Summer Young from HTC School District on winning the Greene County American Legion Essay Contest, “What Memorial Day Means to Me.”  Thanks to all the students who participated.

Lexington Farmers Market will be held under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42. Lexington, Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

Spring Rummage Sale at the East Jewett UMC, 2252 Route 23C on Friday, June 6 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Something for everyone including housewares, clothing, books, toys, sheets, comforters, pillows.  There will be soup, hot dogs, salads and pies available.

There will be a combined Mountain Top Parish Churches worship service on Sunday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at the Lexington Municipal Building pavilion, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  A covered dish lunch will follow the service.  All are welcomed.

Fellowship Lunch (the second and fourth Tuesdays each month) at the Kaaterskill UMC, is Tuesday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blue Room.  Come and enjoy the fellowship and a delicious free meal.  Open to all.

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

You are invited to a Bible Study at the Lexington-West Kill UMC. 54 County Route 13A, Lexington, on Wednesdays 11 a.m. starting June 11 for a three week study: Introduction to Galatians.   Books will be provided.  

Chicken BBQ time!  Come over to the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill on Saturday, June 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual barbecue.  A dinner includes half a chicken, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans, brownie for $18.  A chicken half only is $12.  Orders will be packed for takeout, but you are welcomed to use the dining hall to sit and eat with friends.  Proceeds benefit the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association.

The Kaaterskill UMC is holding a church supper – Roast Beef and Strawberry Shortcake – on Tuesday, June 17 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Tannersville Rescue Squad Building.  Free will offering and takeouts only.

Happy birthday to Cathy Decker on Thursday, June 5.

Friday, June 6 is Jessica Franz’s birthday.

RoseAnn Cross celebrates her birthday on Saturday, June 7.

Tuesday, June 10 is Emily Valerio’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

The Kaaterskill UMC Thrift Shop, 7889 Main Street, Hunter is open on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m.  Donations are welcome when the shop is open.

The following is from Regina Johnson, Director, Hunter Public Library:

Hunter Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities:  Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.  The competitive award comes with a ($10,000) grant that will help the library replace the old front doors with doors that will make the library more accessible.

“This is a very exciting opportunity,” said Library Director, Regina Johnson.  “This grant will allow our library to get to know our residents with disabilities better.  It will help us improve our services to ensure this population feels welcome and comfortable in our space.”

As part of the grant, the Hunter Public Library Director will take an online course in how to lead conversations, a skill vital to library work today.  We will then host a conversation with residents about library accessibility and use the grant funds to replace the old front doors.  These conversations will insure that all community members have easy access to the library.  

If you are interested in getting involved or taking part in the conversation, please contact Regina Johnson at 518-263-4655 or visit hunterlib.org for more information.

Since 2014, ALA’s libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities.  Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff.

“Libraries Transforming Communities:  Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).”

The Hunter Public Library provides free access to materials and services that promote independent learning, literacy and the cultural enrichment of each and every member of the Mountaintop Community.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of June 9 – June 13 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken Divan, Sonoma vegetables, white rice, cookies: Tuesday—Baked salmon with dill sauce, broccoli, scalloped potatoes, mandarin oranges with pineapple; Wednesday—Lasagna with meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, lemon pudding; Thursday—Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, Monaco vegetable mix, strawberry shortcake; Friday—Chef salad with ham and Swiss, marinated carrots, potato salad, yogurt parfait with fresh berries.  All persons 60 and older and spouses are invited to attend.  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, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

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