The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 19 December 2024

PRATTSVILLE - This will be the last Scoop before Christmas – so have a very Merry Christmas and will be in touch after the holiday. May your every wish come true and may you have a very Healthy and Happy New Year.

It was the ladies day to do Christmas shopping on Saturday in Kingston. Stephanie Brainard Braswell, Kelly (Mrs. Adam) Brainard, Stephanie Goff Marino, Cathy Brainerd Martino, Marianne Krauss and Ginny Gurley were doing their holiday shopping for their loved ones, from toddlers to the very elderly. Only the dedicated took advantage of the sales, the temperature was not conducive to going from store to store. Kelly said they had so much to do, they were ordering their lunch to go and they would eat on the run. Been there done that but not for shopping just appointments. All in all, the day came under the heading of “enjoyable” and some parts of the mission were accomplished.

In the picture of Santa’s helpers at the Stratton VAMC for the Christmas Celebration are Lana Breigle, Marianne and Johannes Krauss, Diana and Arnold Jaeger, Rebecca, Ginny and Bob Gurley, Dana Hommel and Cathy Martino, Michelle Ferrauilo and Christine VA Staff, and Nancy Orr.

Steve and Lisa Birnbaum continue to support our veterans with bags and bags of assorted snack candies. The wants of those in need are fulfilled, and the candy can be the finishing touch to wishes granted.

It is amazing the number of trees and/or branches that are still actually resting on the power lines. I suppose they are just waiting for the next snowstorm to snap those lines. Take care of them now and avoid outages. We did get some rain that was very much needed.

The WAJPL Golden Agers had their holiday luncheon on Thursday at Prominence in Windham. The facility was nicely decorated and the food was very well prepared and served, everyone’s special request was granted or answered with satisfaction. It took quite a while to draw for the raffles, including $$$ and gift baskets. Congratulations to the winners. Thanks to all for the enjoyable day.

Merrill and Teddie Cline made a holiday trip to visit her brother Charlie Rion at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson on Monday. Teddie said she wishes Charlie was doing better so we wish him the best and a very Merry Christmas.

Keep Anita Creazzo in your prayers. She continues to try to get her health on the straight and narrow road to good health. We send Anita our prayers for good health. Al, her husband, is her guardian angel and she gives him high praise and thanks him for all his health. Anita’s neighbors and best friends, Pat and Tony Bifolco, have their own health issues, mostly flu like ailments. We wish you all a return to good health and in time to enjoy your families at this very special season.

On December 22 we wish Steve Haskin a very Happy Birthday. On December 23 we wish Marcia Dougherty a Happy Birthday. On December 25 we wish Chris Tompkins a Happy Birthday and a Merry Christmas. On December 28 we wish three fine ladies Happy Birthday – Jane Lane, JoAnn Haskin and Janice Cross.s Happy Birthday to Jerry Raeder on December 29. On December 30 we score a homer with Happy Birthday wishes to Kory O’Hara, Debbie Baker, Diana Jaeger and Sandy Kiley. On January 1 we wish Janet Chatfield and CarliAnn O’Hara a Happy Birthday. On January 2 it is Happy Birthday to Lana Breigle and Jim Hull. Happy Birthday to Ursula G. Lindley on January 3. Belated Happy Anniversary wishes to Judy and Steve Haskin on December 16. We wish Claudia and Ray Bracaliello a great and Happy Anniversary on December 31.

Enjoy the Holidays with family and friends.