Out Lexington Way

We extend deepest sympathy to the Mary Cline, family and friends on the recent passing of her husband Ronald Cline, Sr. 

Thank you to all who came to the Lexington/West Kill UMC Trustees Brooks’ Chicken BBQ on Friday, April 24.  Was a great success.

Happy birthday to Barbara Richrath on Friday, May 1.

Monday, May 4 is Lori Anander’s birthday.

Happy anniversary to Charina and Michael Falke on Thursday, May 7.

Best wishes to everyone.

Join in a fun filled day at the Hunter Fire Company Spring Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 2 (rain date May 3) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hunter Firehouse, 17 Bridge Street, Hunter.  Shop local vendors and enjoy the community fellowship all while supporting the Hunter Fire Company.

Saturday, May 2 is the Columbia and Greene County Veteran Standown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Catskill Point, One Main Street, Catskill.  Free pancake breakfast and lunch, medical screenings, personal care items, clothing, haircuts, veterans benefits, employment assistance, housing assistance and much more.  Open to all veterans.  For info contact Greene County –Tyler Lynch at tlynch@greenecountyny.gov, 518-943-3703, Columbia County—Rachel Hamilton at rachel.hamilton@columbiacountyny.com, 518-828-3610; Veteran Affairs—Don Dominguez, erwin.dominguez@va.gov, 518-522-1175.

The Prattsville Hose Company is sponsoring a Roast Pork Dinner at 47 Firehouse Drive, Prattsville on Saturday, May 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.   Adult dinners are $18, children ages 6 to 12 are $9 and 5 years and under are free.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

There will be a Mother’s Day potluck supper at the Ashland Community UMC on Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m.

Save the date for a special groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of the Town of Lexington’s new highway garage at 39 County Route 13, Lexington on Friday, May 15, 10 a.m. More details to follow.

Friday, May 15, 6 p.m. is the next potluck Dinner Church at the Kaaterskill UMC, Tannersville.  All welcomed.

Michael Barcone will be presenting a program on “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World—Lexington and Concord, April 18, 1775” at the West Kill/Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill on Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. to continue the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolutionary War.

The Greene County Senior Angels Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible seniors who are Greene County residents.  Senior citizens who are residents of Greene County and are experiencing a financial hardship may benefit from the Senior Angels Fund.  The fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible Greene County Seniors.  Monies from the fund can be used to pay for both health-related expenses, like health insurance premiums, co-pays, coinsurance and deductibles and for household expenses like rent, utility payments and transportation.  Additionally the staff can help identify other resources that may be available to you.  To apply for assistance from the Senior Angels Funds, please complete a brief application in person or online at www.columbiahealthnet.org/programs/senior_angels/.  For more information, please call 518-719-3556 or visit Greene County Department of Human Services at 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414.

The Tannersville Food Pantry is open to all on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  The pantry is located by the Tannersville Firehouse.  If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal care items, donations may be brought Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Place, Tannersville.  You may also send a donation to Kaaterskill UMC, POB 225, Tannersville, NY 12485.

If you like to play Bingo, come on over to the VFW Post 1545, 5565 NY 23, Windham on the first and third Thursdays of the month.  Food and beverage is available for purchase from the Windham Community Center.  Arrive at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of May 4 – May 8 is as follows: Monday—Macaroni and cheese, roasted asparagus, coleslaw, peaches; Tuesday—Baked chicken thighs with gravy, mashed potatoes, Sonoma veggies, fruited Jell-O; Wednesday--Beef stew, broccoli, chocolate chip cookies; Thursday—Pork chop with gravy and applesauce, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, fresh fruit; 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, illness, 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.