Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 19 February 2026

Temps in the 30s.  Did you break out your shorts and t-shirts?  Little too much snow yet for flip flops.

Mary and Steve Palazzolo had a wonderful week in Florida.  They had the pleasure of visiting and being entertained and going to fabulous restaurants with their friends Maryann Cariello and Joe Shattuck and all enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the home of friends Millie and Rocky.  It may not have been swimming weather in Florida but the sun was shining and they enjoyed time on the beach and had a great time visiting tourist attractions.

Congratulations to Abigail Dwon, a senior at Hunter Tannersville School, on receiving the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award for demonstrating the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism and congratulations to the senior from Catskill and the senior from Coxsackie/Athens schools also receiving the awards.

Potluck Dinner Church will be Friday, Feb. 20 at the Windham-Hensonville UMC, Main Street, Windham at 6 p.m.

Carolyn Bennett celebrates her birthday on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 is Laurie Brezniceanu’s birthday.

Happy birthday to Susan Constable on Thursday, Feb. 26.  

Feb. 26 is Rosalie Randolph Dymond’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

Fellowship Lunch is Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville.  All are welcome to come and enjoy a delicious free meal and the fellowship.

Hensonville Hose Company, 432 State Route 296, has started their Annual Lent Fish Fry dinners.  Dinners will be available during Lent on every Friday – Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3 (Good Friday). On April 10 the dinner will be a fundraiser for the School Trap Team.  Meals served 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., dine in or take out.  Call ahead to pre-order at 518-734-3040.  Available are an 8 ounce haddock fillet or 4 ounce sandwich; chicken tenders or clam strips, french fries or baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll and brownie for dessert.  $20 for the fish or clam meal, $15  per sandwich or chicken meal.

Make a Greeting Card at the Hunter Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  There is a $10 fee -- $5 for the library and $5 for supplies.  Contact the library to sign up, 518-263-4655 or email directorhunterlibrary@gmail.com.

Children’s Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by The Catskill Mountain Fish and Game Club and The Stony Clove Rod and Gun Club will be Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Rip Van Winkle/Tannersville Lake.  Prizes for largest fish and most fish in both Junior and Senior Divisions.  Open to children up to 16 years old.  Children 16 must have valid fishing license.  You may fish up to three tip ups or hand lines and use single hooks only.  Live bait and some tip ups will be available for use.  For information call Bob Monteleone at 518-488-0240.

Monday, Feb. 23 – Saturday, Feb. 28 come over to the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter to make a polar bear craft to celebrate National Polar Bear Day.

A representative from the Greene County Department of Human Services will be available at the Jewett Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11:45 a.m. with information and for questions regarding Medicare topics.  Stay informed, understand your benefits and make the most of your Medicare coverage.  If you would like to stay for lunch, please call 518-263-4392 at least a day in advance.

There will be a Female Military Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Frederick A. Van Loan Hall, Athens American Legion, Second Street, Athens free for female veterans and all other guests are $5.  For more information or to RSVP, please call Gordon at 518-567-5529.

For a delicious pasta dinner, be sure to head over to the Town of Ashland Firehouse on Saturday, March 7, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Ashland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Italian Pasta Dinner.  You may dine in or takeout.  Menu includes choice of ravioli, lasagna or Penne pasta and meatballs, tossed salad, Italian bread, dessert, coffee, iced tea or water.  Adults are $13, children are $8 and under six years are free.  There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Remember to turn your clocks ahead before you go to bed on Saturday, March 7.  Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Feb. 23 – Feb. 27 is as follows:  Monday—Stuffed peppers, Italian mixed vegetables, white rice, pears; Tuesday—Sweet and sour chicken, oriental mixed vegetables, white rice, Pineapple Delight; Wednesday—French onion chicken, green beans, egg noodles, peaches; Thursday—Beef stew, broccoli, yogurt parfait with blueberries; Friday—Chef’s choice.  All persons 60 and older are invited to attend.  Meals served at noon, suggested $4 donation for each meal.  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.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 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 safe, be respectful of others, and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.