The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 29 February 2024

PRATTSVILLE - Thank you to all our medical professionals in private and volunteer facilities and essential workers. We need you.

One who was the recipient of our medical professionals is Tony Marsh. He is now regaining his strength after getting his medical “gadgets” inserted and is looking forward to a full recovery and a return to his very active life. Tony has always been an avid deer hunter and loves riding his motorcycle. Here’s to a good and healthy life Tony.

Plans are being formed for the Annual Easter Egg Hunter at Young’s Ace Hardware in Prattsville. Every year the Young Family opens their establishment to our area’s youngsters for a boisterous Easter Egg Hunt. The American Legion Auxiliary Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327 will host this party and all are welcome. It is suggested that the younger children be accompanied by their parents, of course, to make sure they get their share of colored eggs. The Easter Bunny has been invited to put in an appearance and am sure she will be there. Adults are invited to put on their Bunny Ears or masks and give the children something to smile at. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the Saturday before Easter, March 30, starting at 11 AM. Just in case, stay tuned to our local media outlets for any adjustments to the previous information.

Update on David Rikard’s son Jamison. Dave said, “He reports spending a lot of time in the field, as in the mud. But sometimes, they can sleep in the back of the truck! Hey, I told him it is not the Cub Scouts.” No, it is not but we are so thankful to Jamison that he has the character to serve in our military. Know Greene County Veterans Agency has asked that we send St. Patrick’s Day cards to our local veterans in area nursing homes and you should include Jamison on that list. His address is: Jamison Rikard, CMR 411 Box 5159, APO, AE 09112.

Family and friends gathered to say their final loving farewell to Mary O’Hara on Saturday. After the funeral home, they met at St. Theresa’s RC Church in Windham for the funeral Mass, and then on to Fairlawn Cemetery for graveside services. After those celebrating Mary’s life met at the O’Hara home to remember Mary with stories of her life.

The American Legion Virgil E. Deyo Post 1327 and American Legion Auxiliary Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327, Prattsville, will start off their Spring/Summer meetings in March. The Unit will be first with their meeting on March 12, Tuesday, 7 PM, at the Prattsville Town Hall and the Post will be meet on March 14, Thursday, 7 PM at the Prattsville Town Hall. Members for both the Post and Unit are encouraged to attend. Spring is a busy season for our veterans and participation is always appreciated.

Happy Birthday to Brianna Grant on March 2. Happy Birthday to Pat Chatfield on March 3. Also on March 3 we wish Zoe Jean Hill a Happy Birthday. Zoe is the granddaughter of Sandy and Larry Hill. Hope I got the information right. If not, it is her grandparents’ fault. Now for a special Happy Birthday shout out to Toby Oliviere on March 4. Toby lives in East Jewett but we couldn’t let her special day go by without a public greeting. Happy Birthday to Jennifer Hill, Larry and Sandy’s daughter-in-law, on March 7. Happy Birthday to Larry Hill on March 8. They can celebrate together.

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