Out Lexington Way: Enjoying the fall foliage on the Mountain Top

Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Candice Boyle, family and friends ,on the passing of Jim Boyle on Oct. 9.

The Town of Lexington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary had a very enjoyable dinner meeting at the Chicken Run in Windham on Oct. 8. Attending were: JoEllen Schermerhorn, Betty Hapeman, Chris Dwon, Helen Kerr, Carol Constable, Bette Knapp, Rose Williams, Jannel Mellott, Louise Van Etten, Kathy Jordan and Linda Van Etten.

The roast pork dinner that was held Oct. 12 at the Jewett church hall was very successful in raising funds for the benefit of the mission trip to Hope House in Thailand in 2020.

The Night of Worship with Jimi Myers that was held in the evening Oct. 12 at the Lexington UMC was well attended, very moving and inspirational. This was also a fundraiser for the mission trip to Thailand. Thanks to all for your support for both of these events.

Happy birthday to Charina Falke on Oct. 18. Oct. 19 is Kathleen Hilbert’s birthday. Birthday greetings to Dixie Baldrey on Oct. 23. Celebrating his 9th birthday on Oct. 23 is Dustin Falke. Best wishes to all.

You don’t want to miss the Lexington Historical Society’s Annual Archival Day, 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Historical Building, Church Street, Lexington. This year’s guest speaker will be Uldis Roze, porcupine expert. There will also be an autumn bake sale and annual raffle drawing. Prizes this year are $100 in cash, a Breakfast Basket, Historical Society photo and the 2020 Historical Society calendar.

The 2020 Lexington Historical Society calendars are made of pictures developed from dry glass negatives. Since this type of negative was discontinued around 1920 the pictures are at least 100 years old. The glass plate negatives belonged to Jane Hoffman, former West Kill resident, now living down south. Jane Hoffman came for a visit to West Kill awhile ago and gave the glass negatives to Shirley Van Valkenburgh. Shirley generously donated them to the Lexington Historical Society. Harvey Truesdell asked Chris Protopapas of Lexington to develop the dry glass negatives and the photos were then donated by Harvey to the Historical Society. Due to an increase in printing costs, the 2020 calendars are once again being sold for $15 each or two for $25. By purchasing one of these calendars you not only get to have a fine calendar, but you are helping to support the Historical Society. Calendars may be purchased at the Lexington Municipal Building from the Town Clerk or the Town Historian or by calling Lorraine at 518-989-6646.

The last 2019 Greene County Public Health rabies clinic for Greene County dogs, cats and ferrets will be held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Hensonville Firehouse, 432 Route 296. Donations are highly encouraged. Please bring record of pet’s previous vaccination to receive a three-year certificate. If no record is shown, pet will be given a one-year vaccination. New Baltimore Animal Hospital provides the veterinary service. Call ahead for ferrets. If you have questions, call 518-719-3600.

Prayers for the family of Jim Boyle, the family of Donald Falke, the family of Bonnie Blader, Pastor Bob and Kate Barnum, Mary Cline, Ellouise Cole, George Dart, Marilyn and Nancy Dippold, Donna Falke, John Grinnell, Betty Hapeman, Martha Hartman, Sally Hildebrand, Dale Klein, Barbara and Bill Mead, Jannel Mellott, Pastor Bob and Diane Nash, Ellis and Betty Potter, Stephanie Pushman, Joan Rappleyea, Ann Robinson, Art and Joyce Rood, Anna Simpfenderfer, Clarence and Jeanne Soule, Tom Soule, Don and Diane Strausser, Dr. Dan Sullivan, Gladys Van Valkenburgh, Annette Waller, Debbie Wandursky, Mary and Ron Westman, Mickie Winters, our country, our government, our military and their families and all others in need of prayer.

Keep in mind that Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3. We turn the clocks back one hour.

Nov. 5, Election Day Turkey Dinner and Oyster Stew from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Lexington/West Kill United Methodist Church hall. Takeouts and dining room available.

Mountain Top Ecumenical meeting for November will be held Nov. 6. Meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of the month but since that is Election Day, the November meeting will be held on the 6th at the Windham-Hensonville UMC in Windham. Meetings start at 11 a.m. With a speaker followed by a covered dish luncheon.

There will be a Veterans Day breakfast sponsored by the VFW Post 1545 and Windham Hose Company 1 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the VFW Post 1545 in Windham. Good will offering.

Also on Nov. 10 starting at 4 p.m. “Serve The Vet – In Appreciation of Your Service” — the Lexington Mission invites all Mountain Top Veterans to a free dinner at the VFW Post 1545 in Windham. Please call or text 518-947-0601 if you need additional information for the dinner.

All You Can Eat Breakfast at the Ashland Town Hall, 12094, Route 23 7:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 sponsored by the Ashland Historical Association. Adults are $9, children 5-10 are $5 and under 5 years are free.

What a beautiful Columbus Day weekend we had. If you judge by the amount of traffic, a lot of people came to our lovely Mountain Top to enjoy all the activities and see the autumn foliage.

Until next week take care, be thankful, gentle, humble and please speak kindly.