Congratulations to the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company placing first for Best Appearing Firematic Unit in County 5-8 in Line at the 135th Annual Greene County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention Dress Parade Sept. 9 hosted by Coxsackie Hose Company No. 3. Thank you to all the volunteer heroes for their service.
Jane and Joe Concato continue their passion to assist those impacted by brain injury across the Mountain Top and throughout the Hudson Valley. On Sept. 9, they participated in the annual Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) March On for Brain Injury fundraising event. Their team, “Hudson Heroes,” raised more than $2,000. The walk was held at Walkway Over the Hudson which was one of three locations across New York state. The hundreds of attendees where there to share stories, support each other, obtain information from vendors and raise funds for BIANYS to continue their mission. A great time was had by all enjoying the vista and sharing hot dogs and burgers that were available. If someone you know is imacted by brain injury and would like assistance or more information, reach out to Jane and Joe Concato at 518-989-1019 or jjconc@gmail.com. Donations to Hudson Heroes and BIANYS are also gladly accepted at any time.
Carol and Alden Constable enjoyed a visit with their granddaughter, MacKenzie Constable on Sept. 10.
Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting has been changed to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Lexington church hall.
The Hensonville Hose Company is going to hold their fabulous Fish Fry during the month of September starting Sept. 16 and on Sept. 23 and Sept. 30. Your choice of fish, clams or chicken tenders from 4-8 p.m. at the Hensonville Firehouse.
The Lexington Farmers Market will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 16 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building.
The Kaaterskill UMC, East Jewett UMC and Lexington/West Kill UMC will have a joint worship service at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17 at the Lanesville United Methodist Church.
Happy birthday to Jeremy Knapp on Sept. 15. Sept. 15 is also Zachary Jordan’s birthday. Happy wedding anniversary to Marge and Gerry Loucks on Sept. 19. Best wishes to all.
The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Sept. 18 – Sept. 22 is as follows: Monday—Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, 3-bean salad, tropical fruit; Tuesday—French onion chicken bake, mashed potatoes, broccoli, pear cup; Wednesday—Hungarian goulash, carrots, red cabbage, whole wheat egg noodles, birthday cupcake; Thursday—Chicken Divan, Sonoma vegetable mix, white rice, chocolate pudding with fruit cup; Friday—Senior Citizens Day—all senior nutrition sites closed. The menu for the day will be the meal delivered to all Greene County Department of Human Services homebound meal clients. All persons, over the age of 60 are eligible to receive a congregate meal. Menu is subject to change based on product availability and circumstance. Meals served at noon and suggested donation for each meal is $4. No person will be denied service, homebound or congregate, if they are unable or unwilling to contribute. Those wishing to receive a meal are required to call the respective location by noon a day in advance. The number to call for the Senior Nutrition site at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.
Annual Greene County Senior Citizen Day returns to The Warehouse at the Historic Catskill Point, Main Street, Catskill, on Sept. 22. doors open at noon and festivities will end at 3 p.m. Senior Citizen Day is devoted to the many senior citizens of the county and their accomplishments. Representatives from the Department of Human Services will be on hand with information on services that are available through the department for those over the age 60. Local organizations and businesses will be in attendance with informational displays of services pertinent for older citizens. There will be recognition of the 2023 Senior Citizen of the Year, Patricia Elsbree of Greenville and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen winner, Robert Knighton of New Baltimore. If you need transportation to attend, contact your closest senior nutrition site to reserve a seat on the bus. If you need more information, please call the Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555.
Lots of events going on Sept. 23:
The Annual Town Picnic hosted by the Lexington Historical Society will be held Sept. 23 at the Lexington Municipal Building. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. Picnic is at noon and Uldis Roze, Wildlife Ecologist, will have a presentation on the Porcupines of Lexington at 1 p.m.
The Mountain Top Historical Society will be holding the 11th Annual Postcard Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the Historical Society’s 1913 Ulster and Delaware Train Station, 5132 Route 23A, Haines Falls. Entry fee is $3; mths.org.
There will be a Victorian Tea at the Zadock Pratt Museum, 14540 Main Street (Route 23), Prattsville on Sept. 23. Seatings are at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call Carolyn at 201-388-5103. Menu includes a variety of tea sandwiches, desserts and teas.
A Roast Beef Dinner at the Lanesville United Methodist Church, Route 214, Lanesville, will be held 4-7 p.m. on Sept. 23, $15, takeouts only.
And the fun continues on Sept. 24 at the 11th Annual Fall Car Show, Main Street, Tannersville from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be live music all day by Whiskey Cross and Friends. To register or for information call Robin at 518-589-5850 Ext. 1 or tannersvillecarshow@gmailcom. Goody bags to all. Free T-shirts to first 100.
The next Potluck Dinner Church will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Ashland United Methodist Church. Invite a friend!
The Greene County Public Health Department, in conjunction with the Greene County Department of Human Services, announces the following flu clinics: Friday, Sept. 29 at the Jewett Senior Nutrition Site, Jewett Municipal Building, 518-263-4392; Monday, Oct. 2 at Acra Senior Nutrition Site, Acra Community Center, 518-622-9898; Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, 518-731-8901; Wednesday, Oct, 4 at Rivertown Senior Center, Athens, 518-945-2700; Friday, Oct. 6 at Antonelli Senior Center, Catskill, 518-943-1343. All clinics will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Greene County Public Health accepts the following insurances: (non-managed) Medicare, Senior Blue, Blue Shield of NENY, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), CDPHP and Medicaid HMO’s: CDPHP/Fidelis. Any senior citizen wishing to stay for lunch is invited to do so. Please call the appropriate senior nutrition site location at least a day in advance. If you need more information call Greene County Health Department, 518-719-3600.
Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, healthcare providers, essential workers and so many more.
Prayers for all who are dealing with loss, illnesses, healing, difficulties, our country, our military and their families, Ukraine, the world.
Until next week take care, be thankful, be courteous, be respectful and please be kind to one another. Your act of kindness by change someone’s life.