Out Lexington Way: Congratulations to fellow columnist Lula Anderson

The Greene County Legislature proclaims May as Greene County Older American Month, a time to express appreciation for the commitment and valuable service of outstanding senior citizens throughout Greene County.

The Advisory Council to the Greene County Department for the Aging (Human Services) conducts a search for local senior citizens to be recognized for their dedicated and hard work to make our communities a better place to live.

In recognition of these significant contributions to the Greene County community, the Legislature honors nominees for the annual senior awards. From the nominees, two dedicated individuals are chosen to receive special recognition from Greene County Legislature in the categories of Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen. These two county winners are then submitted to New York state for further recognition.

This year William VonAtzingen, of Greenville, has been honored as the 2020 Senior Citizen of the Year, and Lula Anderson, of Ashland, will receive the Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen award.

Nominees who will receive certificates of merit from Greene County are Robert F. Gurley of Prattsville, Duncan MacPherson of Freehold, Jan Schane of Hunter, and Susan VonAtzingen of Greenville.

On May 15, the Department of Human Services will recognize all of this year’s nominees at the annual Senior Citizen Day. Festivities will run from noon-3 p.m. On May 19, Bill and Lula will be recognized by New York state at a special ceremony as part of the 2020 Older New Yorkers Day celebration in Albany. All nominees will be honored at the May 20, Greene County Legislature meeting. Congratulations!

Happy birthday to Lori Dippold on March 3. Andrew Yachnes and twin sister Candy celebrate their birthday on March 4. Best wishes to all.

Lexington-West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting will be held at 4:15 p.m. March 2 in the Lexington church hall. The Lexingtohn Town Board will meet at 6 p.m. March 3.

Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of March 2 – March 6 is as follows: Monday—Chicken Divan, rice, garlic carrots, peaches; Tuesday—Pork chops with gravy, noodles, braised cabbage, peanut butter cookie; Wednesday—Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, winter squash, blueberry pie; Thursday—Sausage and peppers, pasta, broccoli, chocolate mousse; Friday—Swiss vegetable frittata, Italian green beans, roasted red potatoes, V8 Juice, fresh fruit. All persons over 60 and spouses are invited to attend. Meals served at noon for a suggested donation of $4 per meal. Please call at least a day in advance to reserve your meal. Mountain Top Senior Service Center is located in the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, 518-263-4392.

March 8 Daylight Saving Time starts. Turn your clocks AHEAD before going to bed Saturday.

A chicken barbecue by the Ashland Fire Department will be held at noon March 21, take-out only. Chicken halves for $7, first come, first served, no reservations. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the family of Deputy Kevin Haverly.

Prayers for the Simpfenderfer family, the family of Rick Grinnell, the family of John Grinnell, Pastor Bob and Kate Barnum, Ellouise Cole, Marilyn and Nancy Dippold, Donna Falke, Betty Hapeman, Martha Hartman, Sally Hildebrand, Dale Klein, Janice Maben, 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, Ann Shoemaker, 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.

The Greene County Public Health Department will hold a rabies clinic for Greene County dogs, cats and ferrets 6-8 p.m. March 25 at the Medway-Grapeville Firehouse, Route 51, New Baltimore. Call ahead for ferrets. Donation of $5 per animal would be appreciated. Call Greene County Public Health Department at 518-719-3600 if you have questions.

The next Lexington Non-Partisan meeting will be held 6-7 p.m. March 28 in the Lexington/West Kill UMC Church, Route 13A, Lexington. JoEllen Schermerhorn will discuss the town government. Get an update on the status of the comprehensive plan. Find out about the progress of the reshaping of the website. Get an update on the rehab center application and discuss town current events. All are welcome.

The calendar says the first day of spring will be March 20. I had redwing blackbirds and grackles in my yard on Feb. 20.

Until next week take care, be thankful and please be kind to one and all.