The Prattsville Scoop - 20 March 2024

PRATTSVILLE - Sunday the 24th is Palm Sunday and your Churches will be distributing Palms so plan on attending your Church service.

Do hope you had a pleasant and joyful St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Always a good day to wear the Green even if you are Irish only on March 17.

Of course, Easter is March 31, another day to attend your Church Services and feel renewed. Happy Easter.

Prattsville is hosting the Annual Easter Egg Hunt with TWO acts, same as last year, and all are invited, children to take part and adults to enjoy the antics of the children and the EASTER BUNNY. The First Act starts off at Young’s Ace Hardware, Saturday, March 30, 11 AM, for the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327, followed immediately by the Second Act on the Prattsville Town Green sponsored by the Prattsville Diner, thanks to Beth Camna. The Easter Egg Hunt on the Town Green will feature refreshments, raffles, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Arts and Crafts, Games and pictures with the Easter Bunny. We encourage all children of all ages to attend these free events. Thanks to Beth and Mike Camna of the Prattville Diner for doing so much for our area children. You are the best.

Got to see Gail Peckham again, as much as she tried to avoid me. Her health has slowed her down so she can no longer duck behind cars or grocery shelves to avoid me. As with most of us at an advanced age, as in “old”, she has her health problems that keep her at the doctor at least a few days a week. Through it all, Gail still has smiles and gibes to make you feel better. So we wish Gail the very best and hope that she soon gets on the road to recovery.

Carl Rappleyea said he got a call from long time, as in forever, friend Paul Mead down south. Carl’s and Paul’s friendship goes back to the 1940’s, starting in the then Lexington Elementary School, now the Lexington Municipal building. They are 1957 alumni of HTC. Now that’s a long time friendship and really nice to hear about.

Maurice Mudge took a wrong turn on his trip to the big towns, and ended up on Route 23A and Route 23C and put in an appearance at the Prattsville Diner. He enjoyed lunch with another family member, Ron, and was eager to relate tales from years ago. Not sure how many of those tales are truth filled but who cares if you can have a conversation with Maurice (not Morris). Good to see you Maurice.

Our best wishes for good health to Ron Cline of Mosquito Point. Seems like he gets one ailment under control or cured then something else pays him a visit. Mary is getting some respite from driving Ron to all the out of town medical appointments, thanks to the Greene County Veterans Agency Transportation Services. They are so grateful for this service and join with other veterans in our area who are able to to take part in this program. Thank you Greene County Veterans Agency.

Feel better wishes to Linda Jaeger. Still waiting for a diagnosis.

A large flock of turkeys, perhaps twenty in all, paid a visit. They were checking out the bird feeders but didn’t stay long because the pigeons keep all the bird seeds for themselves. The turkeys looked well fed – they had an easy winter.

Talking to Christl Riedman and she said she and husband Val have the same schedule as the rest of us oldies. Doctors’ appointment make up most of their social life, followed by a day of rest, and then playing catch-up the next day. Sounds familiar. Christl is a talented crafter – knitting, wool braiding, sewing, etc. etc. She is also fluent in French and Spanish. Very interesting lady.

Shelly Brainard gifted her aunt and uncle with the late Nelda Moore’s Blueberry Cake. DELICIOUS. Nelda was well known as a long time resident of Lexington and obviously a great cook. More Shelly, more!

Ann Oliver continues to give even in the midst of her loss, her late husband Hank. Ann, before some sight problems caused problems, was an avid quilter and crocheter of afghans for our veterans. She is going through the process of down loading the partially made laprobes and yarn and has offered the afghans and yarn for the use of our veterans. And yes, Ann, we will gladly accept the laprobes to be completed and the yarn to be made into more afghans. Thanks you so much and we will do this in honor of Hank. Ann’s daughter is with her to help sort out the yarn and then it will be her son who will help with more of same. You can never have too much yarn or material.

Spring flowers are starting to bloom. The mini daffodils are little bouquets all by themselves. The many blossoms all started out as just one bulbs. The standard daffodils are starting to set their buds but won’t be out for some days – according to the temperatures. Then there are the purple crocus scattered over the lawn and they also are starting to multiple, if the chipmunks don’t dine on them. Nasty rodents. The squirrel population is down by one after they were a no-show last year. The great white hunter finally got the lone gray squirrel that was dining daily on bird seeds at the feeders. Then something with more strength than the birds pulled down the feeder on the shepherd’s hook. Just as long as it is not the Fisher that has been terrorizing the small pet populations. Many house cats have gone missing and small dogs have run for cover during their nightly walk. Be careful of your small pets.

Happy Birthday Brittany Pruyn on March 23. Danyelle Ballard is wished Happy Birthday on March 24. Happy Birthday to Reed Hill on March 25, grandson of Larry and Sandy Hill. Wow on April 27 we wish Peggy Rappleyea, Bob Hermance and Eugene Constable Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday to Desmond Petrioni on March 28, On March 29 it is Happy Birthday to Sarah Armlin and Nate Tocci Pruyn.

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