Around the Neighborhood - Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett - 26 February 2026

Lots of snow fell in Flat Creek Sunday evening. It continued to fall all day on Monday. Probably 5-7” and snowed steadily. It reminds me of many years ago when every winter was just like it is happening now.  So far, the wind is not blowing very hard. From what the weather forecasters are saying that could change by nightfall. The snow is very light which when the wind kicks in I am sure there will be lots of drifts.  With the evergreens along my lake and the snow on the frozen lake it makes for a beautiful picture. I am hoping the sun will come out so I can capture the beauty of it all on camera. Now we need to get ready for more snow to come this Tuesday evening. Just think Spring is around the corner. With that in mind, coming up in May at the Gilboa Museum’s opening season will feature an “Off the Wall” art show. More on this event as we get closer to the date.

Sincere condolences go out to neighbors Eileen and Pat Buel with the passing of Eileen’s mom this past week. The funeral was held in Windham on Monday.

Sincere condolences to the family of Elwood “Sparky Clark” who passed away on February 13. Calling hours are Saturday, February 28, 12-3pm MacArthur Funeral Home in Stamford. 

If you like Corned Beef mark your calendar for the annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner March 1, with take outs beginning at 11:30am and dinner at 12:00noon at the Conesville Fire House. This will benefit the Conesville UM Chapel Church. Adults 12+ $16, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free.  

What an exciting USA/Canada Hockey game it was on Sunday. Can you believe Jack Hughes gets a few teeth knocked out by a hockey stick and then goes back into the game to score a goal in a few seconds of overtime. When the coach put him back in, he turned to the man standing next to him and said, “he is going to score”. Congratulations to all those who medaled, including the girls’ hockey team which was another exciting event.  For those who did not get medals, I am sure they will be working harder for the next winter game to come

One day last week while having coffee at Tracy’s Café in Grand Gorge, I had the chance to visit with Kelly Smith from Conesville. Knowing Kelly for a good many years. One can just imagine how that conversation went. We talked and laughed throughout that visit. I noticed he placed some Avon books on the counter. Apparently, his wife Susan sells Avon which I was very happy to learn. If you bought Avon in the past, I am sure Susan can help you with a favorite item of your choice or maybe even something new. Susan can be reached on 607-588-6177 for more information. 

How many of you remember when you lived and worked on a farm you had a pet animal? Well, that is what Lee Hudson from the Gilboa Museum would like to know. She is working on an exhibit “Labor of Love” that will feature Gilboa’s animals, a look at the many important rolls animals played in Gilboa families, especially the farm families. Beginning with the first agricultural statistics in 1850, the exhibit will illustrate these animals *in action*. The exhibit will also show the affectional bonds between these animals and *their people*. What she is looking for are images showing animals at work and playing with their families. Livestock for sure and other domesticated animals. The exhibit will probably be limited to animals even though she knows Gilboans have domesticated birds, etc. So... if you are interested, this is a great opportunity for you to bring back your younger years on the farm with a beloved animal. For more information call Lee at 607-652-5075 or e-mail hudsonlee2@aol.com

If you have ever yearned to take part in a play, now would be a good time to join in the Theater project Group for a Potluck party to kick off their 2026 season. When? Saturday, March 7, 5-9pm, Where? Cobleskill elks Club 152 legion Drive. All you need to do is bring a dish to share.

Back in Time: Another one of Clyda’s stories from Honey in the Horn: March 17: I finally made the necessary phone call, and the self-cleaning oven is cleaning again. It’s been on the fritz all winter simply because I put off making that call. We bestirred ourselves and took a sample of water from the deep well to the lab.  The report came back, all is fine. Euphoria! The water is safe to drink. Most of the windows are finally clean, inside and out again. That involved climbing over bales of hay, balancing on a pile of bricks left from the fireplace repair last fall, holding for dear life to a hinge with one hand, while washing glass with the other. It wasn’t easy.

Prayer Concerns: All who may be hurting at this writing. 

Birthdays: Feb. 27, Pastor Dottie Morris, Connie Bates and Shane Ackerley.  February 28,  Grace and Marie Gerig (they are leap year twins) March 3 Patricia Chatfield and Carla Maggiolo. Happy Birthday to each and everyone. Enjoy that special day, Blessed in the Lord. 

Gilboa/Conesville Central School: March 13 Co0nference Day, March 19 Early Release.  

Upcoming Events: March 9, 6:30 pm, the Conesville Historical will hold a committee meeting.  Lots of events to discuss.

Sunken City Code February 27 open from 3-6pm, Saturday February 28 Yoga 11am-12noon the live music with Andrew Jordan 3-6pm along with The Reservoir Sunken City Eats 

Sunday, March 1, the Cidery will hold a rescheduled Paint & Sip event. 2-3pm with the Food truck The Reservoir Sunken City Eats. 

Sunday Worship Services:

Gilboa Methodist:  9:00am located on 990V Gilboa with Pastor Dawn Richards. March 2, Bible Study 10am at Stamford and 6pm at Harpersfield. March 3, 3pm Worship service at the Senior Living in Stamford.  

Flat Creek Baptist: Flat Creek Road, with Pastor Paul Overbaugh, 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am worship service with coffee and fellowship following the service.  Women’s Bible Study every Thursday morning 10:00am at Robinson Terrace Assisted Living on Buntline Drive. 

Conesville United Methodist Chapel: First and Third Sunday of the month 4:00pm Route 990V. with Pastor Dottie Morris. 

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