The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 26 September 2024

PRATTSVILLE - Welcome Fall. And it arrived in a beautiful display of a beginning of fall colors. Even the air seemed to be aglow. Perhaps this is a promise of a beautiful fall with warm days and mild nights. And spectacular colors.

Kathy and Everett Sherman are still waiting for a beginning of their new home in Middleburgh. Kathy finally said “enough is enough” got another contractor on the job. Watch out when the mild, easy going people say “no more”. When the dust settles, things start getting done. Good for you Kathy and good luck with your contractors.

The Greene County American Legion meeting at Doris’ Prattsville Hotel on Friday evening was very well attended. Commander Tompkins arranges a great meeting with special foods and homemade desserts and all the Legionnaires enjoyed the meeting and food. We thank them for their service and for safeguarding our freedoms.

A feel better wishes card can go out to Richie Brainerd at Johnson Hollow Road, Prattsville, NY 12468. He had a birthday a few weeks ago and it is never too late for a birthday card. Good Health Richie. You have the best nurse ever, your wife Valerie.

If it is your turn to do cleaning at your Church, as Arnold and Diana Jaeger were recently called upon to do some polishing up at their Reform Church of Prattsville, it is a bonus to have organist Claudia Bracaliello there to supply some superb music. Bet the dusting and vacuuming was not a chore at all. Nice people all around.

Peggy and Jim Young were out enjoying the beautiful weather on their Friday afternoon their walk. Prattsville’s Main Street on early evening Friday was packed with cars and the walkers. Good to see so much activity in our town. Carl Rappleyea said he takes his daily walks on the Windham Path. Nice way to enjoy our beautiful scenery and weather and as a side reward you keep in shape and stay healthy.

Proud grandfather Tim Brand said his granddaughter Charlie Jo is beautiful. He also related that Charlie is happy and content when she is well fed and dry. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Ashleigh Jaeger Carr. The senior members of the families are there to help out whenever and wherever they are asked to so. That is an ideal solution for child care.

Congratulations to Chris Tompkins on becoming a father-in-law on the marriage of his daughter Abby to Anthony. More to follow.

Fellow columnist Dottie Picket, Gilboa News, will be dressed as Uncle Sam in the parade for the Middleburgh Columbus Day Harvest celebration October 12. Always a huge event in Middleburgh and know she will be strutting her stuff. Plus favorite football team Buffalo Bills won Monday night’s game 47-10. Go Bills.

Can you believe we just got our first and only zucchini? Had to plant zucchini seeds three times to get three plants and one squash. Swiss Chard was also slight. Skunks seem to flourish on these meager rations.

Lana Breigle received personal thanks from Dom at Voluntary Services at Stratton VAMC for the food items and gift cards for more supplies for their food pantry. They are very thankful for all donations and it is the veterans who are helped by all. Thank you.

Work continues on the house previously owned by the Taits next to Ginny Kennedy.

Happy Birthday to Rick Brainerd on September 29. This Rick is the son of Valerie and Richie Brainerd. Happy Birthday to Eddie Voorhees on October 3.

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