GilboaConesville News by Dorothy Pickett - 22 January 2026

GILBOA - My BILLS lost their game. They are out and the Broncos are in to play once again for the championship this coming Sunday. I felt bad for Quarterback Josh Allen as he broke down while talking on the news after the game. He said he let his team down. Josh certainly has nothing to feel bad about.  We all know that someone wins and someone loses.  Now because the BILLS lost, they fired the coach.  Big mistake.  I for one, will certainly not give up on my BILLS.

Snow fell on Flat Creek Saturday morning. With about 4” I got out and shoveled the sidewalk then began snow blowing the driveway. No sooner did I get back into the house when my neighbor Pat pulled up with his plow turned around and headed back to his home. Sunday unexpectedly we got snow again. Worship service was cancelled. It was just too nasty and cold to head out anyplace.  This time I only shoveled the sidewalk. Around 11:00am my neighbor Pat came on his four-wheeler with his dog and best pal Friday sitting beside him. It did not take very long to plow me out. I was ever so thankful.  Even though it was bitter cold we got to visit for a few minutes. Now the wind is starting to blow the snow all over. Here it is Tuesday and biller cold out with the wind blowing a gale once more. I guess it is a good time to just relax and work on a puzzle this afternoon. 

Sincere congratulations and welcome to Bridget and Ray here in Flat Creek, Gilboa.  They moved into their newly built home a couple of weeks ago. Neighbors and friends wish them the very best for many years to come. 

My friends Lou and Rosemary DiRubba in Weeki Wachee, Florida tell me that it is chilly there like it is in upstate New York. Their temperature at night drops to 32 degrees. The next day in the 50’s with sunshine. Rosemary let me know that the Manatees have moved into the river nearby to keep warm. When the river temperature rises to 69 degrees the Manatees pack right in.  They were both planning on driving to the river to spot them. Rosemary asked about the Parrot House. They were very excited to learn that it had re-opened. If both their names sound familiar to you then, you might remember when they too ran Parrot House many years ago.

Conesville President of the Historical Society Kim wanted everyone to know that the Silent Auction Fundraiser including sixty items up for bid was a success.  The auction brought in two thousand dollars. Thanks again to all the businesses and individuals who donated gifts and to all those who supported the event.  Special thanks go to Sue Rucano and Debbie Laurent for spearheading the event, especially taking a lot of time asking and collecting all the items. If you happen to be a winner, be sure to thank that business or individual for their donation. For the 250th America celebration the CHS is having a contest that consists of an essay, poem, or visual (artwork, photos, etc.) with awards to be presented to the following age categories. Pre-K & Kindergarten, 1-3 grades, 4-6 grades, 7-12 grades. To obtain a form and more information, you need only to Email: conesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com   to get all the information and application. On February 21, 6:30pm they will hold an American History and Culture night with a bonus “Name that Tune” Trivia Night at the Conesville Fire House.  Cost is $10.00 per person with up to five on a team. All proceeds will be used towards America’s 250 celebration on September 19.       

Birthdays: January 22 Nancy O’Hara, 27 Pastor Paul Overbaugh and David Bowdish. All of you, enjoy your special day Blessed in the Lord.

Prayer Concerns: Those who have lost loved ones and those who are ill at this writing. 

Gilboa/Conesville Central School: Regents 20-23, 30th Wildcat Wonders 8:45am in the Auditorium.  

Upcoming Events: Sunken City Cidery Friday January 23 3-6pm.., Saturday, January 24Yoga 11an-12pm,3-6pm Live Music from Bob Naumowicz and the Reservoir Sunken City Eats on site January 25 12-4pm with the Reservoir Sunken City Eats

Sunday Worship Services:

Gilboa Methodist: 9:00am located on 990V Gilboa 

Flat Creek Baptist: Flat Creek Road, 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am worship service with coffee and fellowship following the service.  

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

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