The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 27 May 2024

PRATTSVILLE - Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, please take a moment, or more, to remember the meaning of the day, those who gave or were willing to give their all for us, their fellow Americans as well as others in the world who believe in Democracy and Freedom. Yes, it is a day of celebration and you can give thanks for those who served or are now serving. Thank our veterans and those on active duty. Thank you. That said…..

The Prattsville Annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327, will be held Monday, May 27, 1 PM, Main Street, and will be followed by Memorial Day Services at the Prattsville Town Green. All, far and wide, are invited to attend, participate in and be thankful for our veterans, deceased and living, and their service. There will be containers set out by the American Legion at this event for American flags that are no longer in condition to be displayed. These flags will be honorably and respectfully burned in a Flag Burning Ceremony on June 13, Thursday, 7 PM, at Conine Ball Field, Prattsville, at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of Post 1327. The public is invited to attend. Members of Post 1327 and Unit 1327 will gladly accept flags to be honorably disposed of at the flag burning ceremony.

Saturday, May 18, a day to honor the late CPL Lawrence Dwon as the recipient of the 2024 Greene County Veteran Memorial Award. Larry’s widow Christine and sons Matt and Paul were the guests of honor and his daughters-in-law and his granddaughters were there in the front row beaming with love and pride, and a few tears. Think his granddaughters were mesmerized with their grandfather’s military and community service and volunteerism. Larry and family moved to our area in 1985 and it was a mutual admiration relationship. The whole Dwon family and friends and community are very proud of Larry. Thank you to the Dwon family for sharing Larry with us and we thank him for his service.

With the aforesaid in mind, please remember that our veterans are honored by Greene County twice a year – the May honoree is chosen from the ranks that are now deceased and the November Honor a Veteran is selected from the ranks of living veteran. We can remember four veterans selected for one or the other of these honors – May Honorees were Larry Dwon and Virgil Deyo and the November Honorees were John Goettsche and Bob Gurley. Thank you every day to all our veterans.

Super news: On May 7, 2024, Jeremy and Ashleigh Jaeger Carr along with their parents Connie and Roy Spankake and Tim and Darcy Jaeger Brand welcomed Charleigh Josephine Carr. She was 7 lbs. 2.3 oz. And 19-1/2” long. Charleigh is named after grandfather Arnold Jaeger’s parents and her grandmother Diana’s father. All are doing Great. We got to see Charleigh and she is a tiny one and mom Ashleigh says she is already practicing her wiles upon the family and the world can not be far behind. We wish all great happiness and good health.

May is Poppy Month and supporting this effort is a great way of saying “Thank You for your service” to our living veterans.

Kip Rikard stopped by to get his American Legion schedule all updated for the Memorial Day ceremony and the upcoming flag burning ceremony at Conine Field on June 11, 7 PM. Kip is a long time member of the American Legion and tries to stay active. He gets around very well with his walker, just a little slower. Well that is to be expected for a 94 year old Korean War veterans. He stopped by his fellow Korean War veteran, Bob Gurley, to gloat it over Bob that he reached 94 before he did. Up until a few years ago, Kip and Bob would make a trip to the VA in Albany to deliver donated items to their fellow veterans in need. Kip turned 94 on May 18 and was feted to a family dinner out on the town. Will wish you Happy 95th next year Kip.

The Gilboa Conesville School 2024-25 budget passed by a 2-1 margin. All other propositions also passed and Greg Woodcock was returned to the Board of Education. It was a chance for many to catch up on family and friends’ news. Bobby Gurley and Jen Traver made a trip to Cooperstown to celebrate grandson Crew’s first birthday. Crew is the son of Issac and Nadine Gurley Huntsman, both in the medical field, and we really need more medical personnel. Thanks to them for caring.

Rhubarb is growing and is now perfect for picking for strawberry rhubarb pie. The first pie of the season was delicious. Great with strawberry ice cream or vanilla or both, it is only once a year.

Thank you to Jan and Joe Concato for providing taxi service to Larry Dwon’s Memorial for a few older friends. This shows you how smart older people are, they pick friends among those a decade younger than they are so they can do the driving.

Glen and Gary, sons of the late Glen and Betty Hapeman, decided to let others, via a yard sale, to enjoy and/or put to use their parents belongings. Betty and Glen were so very particular that there were a lot of items in perfect condition to take home and use immediately. It was enjoyable to talk to their sons and daughter-in-law and Betty’s sister Rose Williams. If there are any items left, perhaps the sons will have a Memorial Day sale? Saying that, it is a great day on Saturday or Sunday to check out all the yard sales, locally at the Ashland UMC, that probably will just pop up so do a drive with family and friends, pack a lunch and enjoy the day. We wanted warmer weather and now we have it so you better enjoy it. Can weeding and harvesting annual vegetables be far behind? Are there any able bodied people willing to dig some annual flowers?

The Tannersville UMC will be the site of a BBQ on May 28. 11 – 2, for their bi-monthly Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. This is a free event but donations are always welcome. Plus the friendship is always in abundance. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers as well as their usual desserts and beverages. You should try it out.

Road work? Yes, it is a hassle and you have to allow a little extra time in your travels but think of the smooth ride in this beautiful weather when it is done.

Happy Birthday on May 26 to David Lane, son of Jane and John Lane. Jim Dymond is wished a Happy Birthday on May 27. On May 29 it is Happy Birthday to Steve Baker, Mason Chase and Barbara Vetter, Roxie Mudge King is wished a very Happy Birthday on May 30. Send your news to gurleyrv@gmail.com or call 518-299-3219.