Gilboa/Conesville News by Dorothy Pickett - 29 March 2026

A photo from the clothes closet event that Cindy Buel and Linda Wyckoff did on Saturday

The end of March is approaching ever so fast. Like the Prattsville Scoop says the “Daffy’s” are popping up through the ground. Correspondent Ginny tells me hers are about ready to bloom, while mine here in Flat Creek are just beginning to pop out of the ground. The Crocus are the first to bloom here, however, I have no indication that they too have started showing their green color above the ground. It amazes me how close we all are to other towns and yet the weather can change rather quickly as one travel back and forth locally. A short way down Flat Creek Road from me is what we call the letter “S” turn. Honestly when driving there, you can quickly see around the bend the weather has already changed. It could be raining on one bend, and the sun would be shining on the other bend. 

Following worship service at Flat Creek Church everyone enjoyed the luncheon in the church hall. Lots of time for great visits and wonderful fellowship. Next Sunday Palm Sunday service will be the usual time of 10:30am, Easter Sunday service Pastor Paul will be doing one at 8:30am followed by breakfast in the hall at 9:15am and then following that, a 10:30am worship service will be held.  

The Clothing Closet at the Gilboa Town Hall was held with several people stopping by to find their free treasures. Everyone got to visit while having coffee and donuts with thanks from Stewarts in Stamford. All the leftover items were boxed up to be given to the DSS to distribute wherever necessary. All in all, it was a successful free event. Many thanks to Linda Wyckoff, and Cindy Buel for their exceptionally hard work with setting up and hosting the event.

Back in Time: Lou and Rosemary DiRubba from Weeki Wachee FL tell me they remember going to Clark’s Restaurant back in the 80’s which was before they moved to Schoharie County.  They would drive up to their camp from Mahopac. They seldom missed stopping at Kenny’s for a meal. Later, living in Conesville, they could count on some great meals and outstanding Prime Rib. All of us can relate so many times we all had great food at Kenny’s place. With his recent passing I know he will not be forgotten as we visit among friends. 

Birthdays: March 28 Kristen Wyckoff, March 30 Bernie Carpinelli, Jane Mattice, Steve S8icilia, April 3 Laureen Lawrence.  Everyone, enjoy your special day, Blessed in the Lord. 

Prayer  concerns: Manfred Deimold, Gail Miner and all who may be hurting at this time.

Gilboa/Conesville Central School: March 27, 7:00pm & March 28 4:00pm Drama Production. Shrek the Musical Jr.  If you would like to apply, GCCS CROP (Creating Rural Opportunities Partnership has openings for anyone interested. Monday-Friday 3-5pm Grades K-8. For more information contact pcammer@gccs.us

Upcoming Events: Friday, March 27 Sunken City Cidery open 3-6pm, Saturday, March 28 Sunken City Cidery Yoga 11am-12 noon, F.A.R. Trio with live music 3-6pm food truck on site. Sunday, March 29 Sunken City Cidery 2-5pm with live music from Andrew Jorday, food truck available as well. April 2 Early dismissal 2:40pm.

Sunday, March 29, Grand Gorge Fire Department hosts a fundraiser for David Lebel.  

Sunday Worship Services:

Gilboa Methodist:  9:00am located on 990V Gilboa with Pastor Dawn Richards. March 19 & 22, Pastor Dawn and Pastor Peg switch pulpits for worship services. 

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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