The Prattsville Scoop - 8 August 2025

PRATTSVILLE - Thank you to all our veterans, EMTs, medical doctors, rescue squads and all those who are on duty for our health and safety.

Correction to last week’s column. Sandy Mattice was identified as Sandy Lane and yes her maiden name is Lane but she is now Sandy Lane (Mrs. Larry) Mattice. Error corrected and our apologies. Right, Connie?

Want something to do? There will be a Victorian Tea at the Zadock Pratt Museum on Saturday, September 13, 2025 for the benefit of the Zadock Pratt Museum. There will be three seatings, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. “You’re invited to an elegant afternoon of tea, finger sandwiches, and homemade desserts, set in the historic charm of Zadock Pratt’s homestead. $35 per person. Gift Basket Raffle and Prizes. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Text Lisa: (713) 594-8118. Dressy attire encouraged, but not required.” What a special way to support our own Museum and enjoy day of socializing.

Memorial services were held Saturday for Prattsville born David Enderlin and many turned out in David’s memory. His brother James “Jimmy” was here in honor of his brother and got to renew memories with many friends and acquaintances. David, with his mother Eleanor and father Clifford now deceased, lived on Washington Street for many years and took an active part in greeting all his neighbors with a friendly smile and “Hi”. Clifford ran the Prattsville Hardware, now the Art Center, and Eleanor had the ceramic shop behind their house conducting lessons to many in the glazing and painting of their figurines of choice. She also did miniature oil paintings. Jimmy’s sister Mary is also deceased. Not sure the exact connection but where Shelly and Elliott Brainard now live was known as the Enderlin farm. Perhaps sisters Janice Cammer and Diane Cammer Eklund can give us a clue as their mother Evelyn was an Enderlin.

Big town wide yard sale this Saturday, August 9, in Stamford, beginning at 9 AM. But does anyone really wait until the starting hour? Hope the weather plays nice but it is predicted to be very warm. Bring lots of water.

The moon Monday night had an unusual color due to the impure air caused by the fires out west. It was still worthwhile seeing. We are warned not to stay outside for a long time during this pollution because of the impure particles in the air, especially the elderly and those with compromised breathing conditions. Be careful.

Randy Brainerd continues his recovery from hand surgery. He is still very active and continues looking forward to complete use of his hand. Brother Gene Brainerd and wife Debbie try to make sure he behaves himself. Yeah, sure. Debbie and Gene were celebrating either their anniversary, July 23, or Debbie’s birthday, July 24, Saturday evening at the Prattsville Tavern. Whatever it was, they were both smiling and enjoyed talking with their acquaintances.

On the feel better list is Ronnie Cline and Claudia Bracaliello. Both will welcome your prayers.

Cousins Tony Marsh and Tammy Armlin, Steph Braswell, Bobby Gurley, Schuyler and Patty Minew, Benny and Sandy Benjamin, Shelly and Elliott Brainard, joined cousins from Rochester Tony and Joanne Lewandowski and local members of the “older” generation Kitty Ballard and Ginny Gurley for an afternoon of laughter and great food on Sunday. The aforementioned men can dispel the myth that the ladies talk more than the gentlemen. Cannot name the food that tasted the best, they were all delicious. Joanne brought bags and bags of Christmas material to be used for the Christmas gift bags for the veterans at the Stratton VAMC. Thanks Joanne. She and Tony L. are very involved members of their Rochester American Legion Post 468 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 468.

Prattsville has been a very busy town – Jim’s Great American, the Prattsville Tavern and Young’s Ace Hardware had a really busy weekend. The Great American parking lot and Main Street parking was at a premium. Of course the Barrier Dam swimming area was packed.

Happy Birthday to Michelle Petricini on August 9. On August 10 it is Happy Birthday toSkyler Blain. Happy Birthday to Eric Lane, son of Jane and John Lane, on August 11. Beth Ballard is wished a very Happy Birthday on August 14. Sending Mary Mundy very Happy Birthday wishes on August 15. Adam and Kelly Brainard are wished a great celebration for the anniversary on August 10.

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