The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 28 August 2025

PRATTSVILLE - Have a very happy, fun-filled, and safe Labor Day weekend sans labor of any sort. Enjoy your family and loved ones.

School is opening on September 4 and you know the drill “DO NOT PASS STOPPED SCHOOL BUSES”. Watch out for all students regardless of age.

Sandy Kiley was trying to enjoy some time away from her chores at RSK Farms. Her chores have been very restricted as she continues to heal from her tumble some months ago. She chose the beaches of North Carolina for her getaway time, and you saw some of the pictures of that area! She was not endangered and do wish her some happy and restful times. Bob and staff were keeping the farm stand open and well stocked even if they, as well as all of us home gardeners, could use the rain.

Say “welcome aboard” to The Mountain Eagle to Dottie Pickett and her Gilboa/Conesville News column. Matt of the Mountain Eagle was in touch with her to include her with Lula Anderson, Christine and Ginny Gurley, long standing columnists with the Mountain Eagle. Have not heard whether Dottie will be included with the Register Star’s columnists. Dottie has a lot of stories in her column from days gone by for the Gilboa/Conesville area. Stay tuned.

Now – you have heard of two for the price of one and we will try to equate that to one road trip with multi yard sales on Route 23A. If entering 23A from the west, you will hit the combination Brainard/Gurley yard sales first and then continuing on the same route until you get to Route 13A, Lexington, take that road to Hermance Drive. Bob and Deb Beckwith are having a huge yard sale for three days, August 30, 8 – 6, and August 31, 8 – 11, and September 1, Labor Day, 8 – 6. Bob’s home in located behind the Lexington UMC but he has his own driveway. With items from four households, the sky is the limit. Plus there are always others setting up without any announcements. Get out and look for that hidden treasure. Most are saying their items will be priced for quick sale with some items going for zero. Good luck.

Pat Minew and Ginny Gurley spent a few hours in Kingston but their hearts were just not in the shopping because their favorite store, Joann’s, is now forever closed. They usually shopped there for the Christmas material to make the veterans’ gift bags at the Stratton VAMC. There has been a lot of relocating of veterans and the units at the VA but Michele at the VA has let us know that the number of veterans will be about the same as in the past few years – 43 to 45. One year 50 Christmas bags were assembled for the veterans in hospital plus there was a homeless veteran who spent much of his time there and he also got his own bag of gifts. Always happy to help all and every veteran wherever they may be. To all active military and veterans, thank you for your service.

The American Legion Auxiliary Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327 will have their fall opening meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 7 PM at the Prattsville Town Hall. Inviting new members and applications for 2026 and all information and forms will be available at the meeting. Please attend. The American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327 will have their September meeting on Thursday, the 11th at 7 PM at the Prattsville Town Hall. Their fall schedule will be discussed, please attend.

Happy Birthday to Stephanie Brainerd Tuomey and Jen Traver on September 4.

Let us know what college your students will be attending. That is always good information to be shared and to be proud of.

Call 518 299 3219 or gurleyrv@gmail.com.