GilboaConesville News by Dorothy Pickett - 6 November 2025

GILBOA - The communities of Gilboa and Conesville were saddened to learn that Gary Ramundo had passed away. Sincere condolences to his wife Kathy and family. We will keep all of you in prayer.

I was so excited one day this past week when I looked toward my lake. There, perched on one of the limbs of a dead tree laying in the water, was a huge Bald Eagle. I got the binoculars out and walked across the road behind the garage. There I stood watching it for almost an hour.  He was keeping a close eye on the water while his head moved from side to side. Finally, he took off and flew to the upper part of the lake. One cannot imagine the vastness of these birds until you see them with your own eyes. 

Friday evening, I drove to the Trunk and Treat event at the Conesville Fire House. The wind and rain prevented the people from having the event in the parking lot. So, the firemen graciously moved all their trucks outside and everyone were able to drive their vehicles inside the building, open their trunks and set up for the arrival of the kids in their costumes looking anxiously for candy. Lots of adults were dressed in costumes as well. I was able to take many pictures. Prizes were awarded to many of the kids as they stood in a circle around the room by Halloween judge Judy Brandow.  As the wind howled outside, we soon found out the power had gone out in Flat Creek and surrounding areas with over four-hundred customers affected. I was sure my generator was running. Meanwhile it did not deter the firemen who were outside grilling hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone. The wind made the flames from the grill go higher. We knew we would be safe with the firemen at the helm.  Driving home I stopped a few times to remove branches off the road. The power had come back on as for some reason NYSEG was in the Conesville area. They quickly got the power restored on Bearkill Road and in Flat Creek.

It was another lovely family time here in Flat Creek for the Birthday celebration of Alicia Terry on Sunday afternoon. The celebration took place at Alicia and Bill’s home. In attendance were David, Heidi, Tom, Jonathan Pickett, and Polly Webster. Lots of love, laughter, and best wishes around the table as they enjoyed cake and ice cream. Happy Birthday Supervisor Terry!

Happy Belated Birthday also goes to Tom Miner who turned 80 this past week. A celebration of his birthday was held with family and close friends. 

Congratulations to Stephanie and Luke Knap on the birth of a baby boy. Everett came into this world last Wednesday. He joins his older brother Ivan.

Writers in the Mountain presents stories on stage: writing for performance with Katherine Varga Nov. 7-Dec. 19 Six sessions online from 12;30-2;30pm. View the full course description and register at writersinthemountains.org 

The annual Chicken & Biscuit dinner at the Conesville Firehouse was highly successful with lots of people in attendance after voting in this year’s election. It is ever so nice to be able to meet up with those you have not seen in a while and just have some great conversations.  I met up with friends Barbara and Ted for dinner. Barbara’s husband Manfred is at Sunnyview for rehab at this writing. The kids from Conesville Sunday school did a great job of serving the food. As we walked by the buffet. Pies were in abundance. Thanks to all the adults and children for making the evening a success.  

Flat Creek Baptist Church will be holding a Harvest Turkey Dinner on November 15, 6:00pm in the church hall. All are welcome and invited to attend. RSVP as early as possible to Karen at 518-966-6073 

Gilboa School: November 7, Veterans Day Assembly 9:00am in the Auditorium.     

Gilboa Town Board: 

November 10, 6:30pm Town Bd. Meeting Budget/Public Hearing on Gilboa Fire Protection District. 

Prayer Concerns: Continue to keep in prayer Patti Haight, Lucas (Tim Scudder’s son) Harold (Tom Miners son-in-law) Patricia Chatfield. 

Birthdays: November 8 Bill Terry, Nov. 11, Carolyn Brown, Nov. 12, Patti Williamson Nov. 13, GiGi Wetmore. All of you enjoy your special day, Blessed in the Lord.

Anniversary: November 11 John and Willie Palmer. Congratulations.  

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 8 Bake sale at Jim’s Great American sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. If you can help by baking something or buying a delicious item of your choice it will be greatly appreciated. Nov. 10, 9:00am Veterans Day program at Gilboa School. All are welcome to attend.   

Sunken City Cider Friday Nov 7, open 3-7pm, Saturday, Nov. 8 Yoga 11:00am-noon, Live music The Sun Dogs 3-6pm with a food truck on site, Sunday, Nov. 9 Lali & The Pops live music 3-6pm Food truck on site. The cidery has a nice war, cozy enclosed building for all to enjoy while listening to some great music. 

Gilboa Museum presents their Holiday Boutique & Art show, Sunday Nov. 16 Boutique 11am-4pm Art show reception 4:30-6:30

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. Ladies Bible study every Monday 10:00am. Workday Nov. 8, at 9: 00am. November 9 is Operation Christmas Child where after worship service we will be filling shoe boxes. Bring your own lunch for this event. All are welcome to join us in filling these wonderful boxes that go to needy children. 

November 15 Harvest dinner 6:00pm, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving service 6:30pm. 

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

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