The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 27 June 2025

PRATTSVILLE - Happy July 4th. Celebrate the USA and our Independence and all our freedoms.

Another week of rain gone by but at least it was not a wash out. We did have a few hours of sunshine on some days and with that we get humidity. Hope most of you got to see the very wide rainbow on Thursday night, The main part disappeared in the clouds but what was visible was gorgeous, very intense colors and it lasted for a long time. Thanks Mother Nature.

Mentioning Mother Nature, RSK Farms, Sandy and Bob Kiley, will be opening for the 2025 season on July 3, Thursday, 10 A.M. to 5 PM. This will be their hours every day for the season, except Wednesdays, when they will be closed. No need to travel for fresh and the best vegetables. Sandy is making progress in her recovery from the fall she took on March 24. She is in therapy after many surgeries for the repair of broken bones, etc. She gives hubby Bob very high marks for his aide and assistance during her recovery. She is now able to resume some of her day-to-day activities but they are limited. We wish Sandy continued recovery and wish RSK Farms a success season. Thanks neighbors for some fresh broccolini and the instructions on how to cook it and what to eat it with. Bob is always willing to share his cooking hints, and mighty good ones they are. Shop local.

Had an unexpected visit from Barbara Drum Dodge of Ashland and she did come bearing gifts, well a gift, totally unexpected. She had been shopping at Jim’s Great American and after that she bought some BBQ Spareribs offered by the Huntersfield Christian Training Center and decided to stop by her cousin’s for a chit chat. We are second cousins thanks to our Deyo grandmothers, sisters Martha Howard and Emma Drum. Much mutual interests were discussed, as well as catching up on family happenings, and before leaving she shared some of the spareribs. Delicious. Thanks again. She set the tone for the day – nephew Benny Benjamin of Leeds called for a 90 minute chat. Think that is classified as a conversation, too long for just a chat. Thanks Barbara and Benny. Families are the best.

Mindy Sokoll – well Mindy is Mindy and she had a slight fender bender with her vintage Thunderbird. She is sure her dad Lyle Sokoll is scowling down on her escapade from “up yonder”. Mindy does get her love of her Thunderbird from Lyle. Nothing can keep her down too long and she was out and about with Shea, her mini dog of mixed breeds. She has most business owners and/or staff trained. They keep Shea’s favorite treats on hand in preparation for his visits. He is cute.

There will not be a Prattville Scoop for July 4. Enjoying some family time, as in Gurley Family Reunion. Please take some uninterrupted time with your family and put aside all outside interests. They are worth every minute of your time.

The Gilboa Conesville CS Class of 1975 had their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 22, at the Cidery. And a good time was had by all. Their status in life varied from soloist in a local band in Minnesota, to farmer/rancher in Virginia, early retirees, some enjoying a second career (now that they have the time) that before was just a hobby, and on and on. The main take away from the reunion was they enjoyed each others company with plans for another class reunion. Some were not waiting and made plans for a Christmas toast and others were offering help if others were in physical or medical need. Class of 1975, you get an A+.

On June 28 it is Happy Birthday to Scarlett Baker and Ginny Gurley. Anita Creazzo is wished a Happy birthday on July 2. And along with her birthday wishes, we wish her good health. On July 3 we wish John Lane a Happy Birthday. July 5, it is Happy Birthday to Jim Huggins. Happy Birthday to Don Lane on July 6. Hapy Birthday Nick Cross on July 9. On July 10 it is Happy Birthday to Josie Hull and Blayke Monroe Lindley. Becky Sutton Hoyt is wished Happy Birthday on July 11 Chrissie and Jim Thorington are wished a very Happy Anniversary on July 9.

See you for The Scoop on July 11, no Scoop for the 4th of July – celebrating.