The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby - 26 October 2025

PRATTSVILLE - What a weekend on the Mountaintop. Bear Pen Sport Center had their annual Oktoberfest on Saturday afternoon, October 11. Those attending had a good time. Then there was the Windham Autumn Affair, very well attended as usual. If you missed it this year, make sure you reserve time for the Patchwork Guild's Quilt Show. You will be amazed at the talent and artistry of your neighbors and/or relatives. Beautiful, beautiful quilts. Some of the members are Prattsville residents, Janelle Maurer and Marcia Dougherty. Eileen Buel of Conesville is another very talented quilter. Her latest quilt won Best in Show at a quilt in Schenectady and some years ago Marcia won First Place at her first competition. By the enthusiasm and talent of these ladies, you can tell they enjoy their handiwork. Congratulations to all. Marianne Krauss, Ginny Gurley and daughter Nancy Hodge from Pittsford, NY, also took in the display. Nancy and husband Rick, son Cody and wife Samantha and their daughter Quinley (already an avid BILLS FAN, and daughter Taylor and husband Justin were at Ginny’s for a four day weekend. Lots of family activity with Bobby Jr., Shelly Brainard and Stephanie Brainard Braswell stopping by to catch up on family doings. Nancy also got to visit with cousins Sandy and Benny Benjamin.

The 100th Anniversary Celebration Mass for St. Philip Neri at the 11 AM Mass in Grand Gorge was well attended and much appreciated. Bishop Scharfenberger and Father Paul shared the Mass rites – beautiful. Many parishioners of years past were in attendance including Connie and Donnie Lane and daughter Joanne (daughter Terrie remains a faithful parishioner), Mary LeConte, and the Powells.

Janet Brainerd called and I was able to get the up to the minute news on her family. Janet had the joy of entertaining her twin daughters, Connie Jean Brainerd Constable and Rebecca Jo Brainerd Benson for their birthday on Sunday October 12, their birthday is October 13, by taking them out for a celebratory luncheon at the Greenville Cafe. There were only the three of them attending the luncheon Janet said because the three of them were the only ones there at their birth, other than medical staff. Her one granddaughter Cassandra Constable is now in North Carolina. As a registered nurse Cassandra does not have a look too hard for a job. Good luck to Cassandra. Good wishes Connie and Becky to another wonderful year. Your mom is special.

It was a successful Tag Day for the American Legion Auxiliary Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327. The funds will be used for various veterans’ activities. Thank you to all, local and out of town supporters. The Annual Veterans’ Day Bake sale sponsored by this Unit 1327, will be on November 8 at Jim’s Great American, Saturday, 9 AM – 12. The proceeds from this Bake Sale will be used solely for the benefit of local veterans. Can we ask you to either bake, buy or donate or all three for our veterans. Got some information on combating the varmints turning over sod clumps on the lawn. Emmet Hand, local gentleman, said that it was one of the four legged pests in our area turning up the grass looking for grubs, etc. He also said it was the less healthy grass the animals were turning over because it was less implanted. Healthy grass with a good system would be harder to dig up. Staffers at Young’s Ace Hardward were concerned with the ecosystem and did not want a product used that would kill the animals so went with a deterrent. Still waiting for the results and will let you know.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Randy Brainerd and Claudia Bracaliello. They are in our thoughts and prayers.

Happy Birthday to McKenzie Constable on October 18, Joanne Dunphy will be celebrating her 80th birthday on October 21 with an open house celebration at the Prattsville Fire House on October 18. Ursula Jaeger, out in Arkansas, and Richard Hodge in Pittsford will be celebrating their birthday on October 20. Joe Concato is wished a Happy Birthday on October 23.

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