The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 13 March 2025

PRATTSVILLE - Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. As they say, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy.

Spring? Not yet. Did you turn your clocks ahead to stay current or did you run an hour late on Sunday? Or Monday? Just wish the wind would stop blowing. But in comparison to other areas in the USA, we can handle the wind.

Got a call from Nancy Kizyma, who is always on the lookout for Church or community sales featuring someone’s overlooked treasures or just too much “stuff”, saying that she and her sister Bonnie made a trip to Saugerties a week ago to check out the rummage sale happening at the high school. They both found things they couldn’t live without and Nancy got some real bargains on items that the owners just wanted to get rid of regardless of value. Just to give you a fair warning Nancy, the United Methodist Church of Coxsackie is having a Spring Fair at their Church, 103 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, on March 15, 9 AM – 2 PM, with lots of items. Lunch is also served from 11 AM – 1 PM. This Church also has a schedule for their additional fairs coming up in the spring/summer and fall. And heard some rumor that there will be a huge Estate/Yard sale in Prattsville over the 4-day Memorial Day holiday. Stay tuned.

Chris Dwon called to let me know she has Red Wing blackbirds visiting her. Have not heard nor seen any in our area. They usually are in attendance by Valentine’s Day. And she also has seen her first robins but we did get our robins before she did. We are both waiting to see the Goldfinches change into their summer yellow foliage.

Debbie and Steve Baker got their two daughters back on Saturday the 8th. Those Fabulous Baker Girls, Stephanie and Samantha, were enjoying warmer climes for a number of days, soaking up the sun, which we do not seem to have much of any more, and trying out some ocean sports for the first time. Also enjoying the warm and sunny weather of the Florida Keys were Isaac and Nadine Gurley Huntsman and sons Lincoln and Crew. Nadine’s mom Jodi also enjoyed the weather and family time with them. Kim, in the Deli Dept. at Jim’s Great American, also spent a break from our winter weather at her daughter’s in Florida, but she was babysitting her young granddaughter and declared it was very tiring. Warmth/tiring? You choose.

Then there is Ray Bracaliello. He is back from his latest hunting trip in the Southwest. His hunting buddies all have different culinary expertise and Ray said his is Dove liver pate. And, yes, he was bragging that his pate is delicious and the best. Had a few doubting looks from his conversationalists but we will take his word for it.

Janet Brainerd called to say that she is doing some closet cleaning and has some craft items and material that she is willing to give away to all and any interested parties. How do we accumulate so much “stuff”? And why is it so hard to get rid of? Get in touch if you would like some of her bounty.

Next up is Championship College Basketball with March Madness starting Tuesday, March 18. Last year Caitlin Clark made the women’s playoffs very exciting. It is a fast action sport so it is easy to watch without a lot of time outs.

Happy Birthday to Luke Maurer on March 16. On March 17 we wish Daryl Smith, Jacob Lindley and Sandy Martin Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday to Kayleigh Wheeler on March 18. Happy Birthday to David Irwin Jr. on April 19. On March 20 we wish Sue Truesdell a very Happy Birthday. On March 18 we wish Kathy and Everett Sherman the best day ever.

Please send your special dates and information to gurleyrv@gmail.com.