Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett - 19 February 2026

Here it is February 17 already. Sometimes the sun pops out, then it gets cloudy and misty.  My weather station tells me it is 41 degrees however it is showing clouds and snowballs as well. Crazy weather expected the next few days. Usually, the third week of February was when we started to tap trees. As I drive about, I haven’t seen any syrup lines or pails in the woods. Maybe the snow is still too high. With the warmer temperature perhaps that will change soon.

I would like to thank all of you for the lovely cards, gifts, the cake and roses from the town board after our meeting, friends and neighbors near and far away I have received for my Birthday. I have been totally overwhelmed with the excitement of all these wonderful gifts of love and friendship. I am truly blessed. 

One day last week I drove to the Treasure Barn down on Rte. 30. Owner Lacy Haskin had her shop changed with so many new lovely items. I did notice that she also sells Pork and Beef along with lots of other items from Haskin Farm. She displayed some nice Valentine’s gifts and now with St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, the wearing of the green has filled the shelves. In the back room on shelves are some used items at very low prices. If you are in the area stop by and see this great shop. I am sure you won’t come away empty-handed.

Monday morning daughter Diane and I got the chance to stop by and visit my sister-in-law Joyce Pickett at the assisted living in Stamford. Being she needed some items from a store in Delhi, it did not take Diane and I anytime at all to get everything on her list. 

Neighbor Alison stopped by the other day for a visit. I was happy to hear Tony was doing fine after a surgical procedure. We had a nice long visit She said her son Mark and daughters were due to arrive for the weekend. They were planning on going to Platterkill to do some of the great events that go on there. When she left it was pitch black outside. I was glad her car was in my driveway. 

Keep in mind, Trivia night plus a Name that Tune game at the Conesville Fire Hall, Saturday, February 21, 6:30pm. Cost is $10.00 per person with the proceeds going to their America 250 celebration in September.

Did you know that the Sunken City Cidery is now offering snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The trails are now open. You only need to check in and out before leaving.  The loop is mostly level ground and ready for weekends. The best part is that it is completely FREE!

Back in Time: The other day I pulled from the bookshelf Clyda Mace’s book “Honey in the Horn” As I turned the pages I came upon a writing from February 8, 1988. It reminds me of myself during these cold winter months.  Quoting from her book: “Snow blew over the birdfeeder on the porch during the night. There’s only about an inch, but it is packed hard by the icy air. When I go out to shovel, it breaks up in big cakes, slides across the concrete. I serve bird food with a lavish hand and before 8 a.m., everything is cleaned. They sit in tiny branches and keep quiet while I dole out refills.” 

Prayer Concerns: Carol Stryker, and all who may be hurting at this writing. 

Birthdays:  February 20 Yvonne Wood and your Gilboa/Conesville Mtn Eagle correspondent celebrate this day together. Feb. 21 Anne Jones, 22 Elisabeth Morkaut VanHouten, (Owner of the Sunken City Cidery in Gilboa, Feb. 24 Charlotte Wyckoff, Feb. 27, Pastor Dottie Morris, Connie Bates and Shane Ackerley. Happy Birthday to each and everyone. Enjoy that special day, Blessed in the Lord. 

Gilboa/Conesville Central School: Feb. 27 8:45am, Wildcat Wonders. 

Upcoming Events: Sunken City Cidery Friday, Feb. 20 Monthly Trivia, think & sip 7-9pm along with the Reservoir Sunken City Eats, Saturday Yoga 11am-12 noon, then a Birthday Bash for owner of the cidery Elisabeth and a double header of music from Moonrocka & the Gun Barrels beginning at 3pm. The reservoir food truck on site as well. Sunday, Feb. 22 Paint & Sip  2-2pm, along with The Reservoir Food Truck.  

Sunday Worship Services:

Gilboa Methodist:  9:00am located on 990V Gilboa with Pastor Dawn Richards, Feb , 3:00pm Prayer, Tea and Fellowship at the Parsonage in Stamford. Feb. 28, 5-7pm combined Jr. and Senior youth at Bloomville. Need more information call 405-808-4407. 

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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