Out Lexington Way: Potluck Dinner Church a success

There was a virtual baby shower held at the Prattsville Fire house on Feb. 18 for Cassandra Constable and Corey Laframboise, who live in California.

The baby shower was given by Connie Constable, MacKenzie Constable, Becky Benson and Haley Benson. Both of Cassandra’s grandmothers were in attendance along with many aunts, cousins, some uncles and friends, about 29 guests in all. Corey’s grandparents came from Connecticut too.

There were delicious dips, vegetables, fruit, cupcakes, guests played games. Cassandra’s mother, Connie, sent some of the snacks along with the same decorations that graced the Prattsville Fire House, to Cassandra so they could decorate and enjoy the same treats.

They could all see each other on the screen and watched Cassandra opening all her beautiful gifts that had been sent to her and Corey.

Even living on opposite sides of the country everyone could be a part of this lovely baby shower and celebrate with Cassandra and Corey.

Family came to help Marie Cross celebrate her birthday on Feb. 18.

Her daughter Beth made a lovely birthday sheet cake, was going to frost it at Marie’s house, had it covered in the car and her dog sat on it. Wasn’t quite enough icing to cover the dent.

They had lots of laughs and a wonderful happy time together.

Thank you all for your support for the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center Freeze Your Butt Off Bake Sale on Feb. 19 at the Sunoco Gas Station in Tannersville.

Thanks to all the bakers who provided a bountiful array of delicious baked goods. Your support helps continue the Wildlife Center’s work saving injured, sick and orphan wildlife.

Feb. 26 is the date of the Children’s Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Fish and Game Club and the Stony Clove Rod and Gun Club from 10 a.m.-noon at the Rip Van Winkle/Tannersville Lake. The ice didn’t cooperate for the original date of Feb. 18.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. Prizes for largest fish and most fish in both junior and senior divisions.

Open to children up to 16. Children 16 must have a valid fishing license. You may fish up to three tip ups or hand lines and single hooks only. Live bait and some tip ups will be available.

Call Bob Monteleone at 518-488-0240 if you have questions.

Happy birthday to Laurie Brezniceanu on Feb. 24. Also celebrating a birthday on Feb. 24 is Ken Aurigema. Happy 57th wedding anniversary to Bette and John Knapp on Feb. 25. Happy birthday wishes on Feb. 26 to Susan Constable. Rosalie Randolph is also celebrating her birthday on Feb. 26. Feb. 28 is Sherry VanCoughnett’s birthday. Best wishes to everyone.

Greene County is seeking nominations for the annual Greene County Youth Awards (Youth of the Year, Youth Advisory Board Chairman’s Choice Award and Greene County Department of Human Services Director’s Award.)

Please consider nominating a youth who you believe has made outstanding contributions in serving his/her community through leadership, knowledge, skill and/or service.

From the nominations received, the youth will be evaluated by the Greene County Youth Advisory Board to determine this year’s winners.

Nomination forms can be obtained from Greene County Department of Human Services. If you prefer, you can find a nomination form available on their web site https://www.greenegovernment.com/departments/human-services/youth

Return nomination forms by mail to Greene County Department of Human Services, Attn: M. Murphy, 411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414; fax Attn: M. Murphy at 518-719-3798 or email to mmurphy@discovergreene.com with the subject: Annual Youth Awards. Deadline is March 31, 2023. Any questions can be directed to the Greene County Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555.

The Tannersville Food Pantry, One Park Lane, Tannersville, is open 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

If you need more information, you can call 518-589-6787 or email kaaterskillumc@gmail.com.

Here are the dates for this year’s events sponsored by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association:

April 16 Maple Brunch; April 22 Patriots Day; May 27 Annual Meeting; June 3 chicken barbecue; July 22 Car Show (at the Lexington Municipal Building); Oct. 19 Halloween Brunch; Dec. 2 Holiday Market and Dec. 9 Tree Lighting. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss any of these wonderful events at the Community Hall in West Kill.

The Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet at 6 p.m. March 1 in the church hall.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Feb. 28 – March 4 is as follows: Monday—Baked Manicotti, sausage, green beans, Italian mixed vegetables, pears; Tuesday—Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, broccoli, peaches; Wednesday—Salmon with dill sauce, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower, peanut butter cookies; Thursday—Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, 3-bean salad, fresh fruit; Friday—Seafood Scampi, linguini, spinach, tomatoes/zucchini, fresh fruit. The meal will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients. All persons over the age of 60 can receive a meal. Meals served at noon and suggested donation for each meal is $4. 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.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, volunteers, healthcare providers, our military, their families and so many more.

Prayers for all who are dealing with illnesses, healing, loss, difficulties, our country, Ukraine, the world.

The Red-Winged Blackbirds and Grackles are back — lots of them.

Until next week take care, be thankful, be courteous, be respectful and please be kind to one another. Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.