Prattsville Scoop

By Abby and Gabby

PRATTSVILLE – Thank you to our active military and our veterans. You gave us an opportunity to rejoice and celebrate our freedoms. Heard the 4th of July Parades in Windham and Tannersville were something to be viewed. Windham’s parade was on July 4th and Tannersville’s was on July 6 so you could have attended both.

There will be no Prattsville Scoop column for July 19.

Steve and Liza Birnbaum stopped by with a super supply of snack candies for our hospitalized veterans. Thank you on behalf of our veterans. Lisa’s father was career military so she has an understanding and appreciation of our veterans. Steve continues to move the earth around their home and his improvements are something to be proud of. Their Sundays, after church, is filled with some side trips that make memories for their distant golden ages. Thanks again Lisa and Steve.

Last week we asked you to send some get well cards to Albie Van Etten and we are sorry to let you know that Albie lost his battle with health issues. But rest assured that your cards and notes to Albie will now bring comfort to his family. Our Nancy Olsen is Albie’s sister and we send her our condolences.

The Faro family yard sale on Route 23, Grand Gorge was a treasure hunter’s dream. It was a time for Stan Thorington to pick up an oil lamp similar to the one that sat on his family’s kitchen table when he was young and he also said they had the hand pump to bring water into the kitchen. Stan, by his own admission, said he is in his early 80’s and these are good memories for him. Carl Rappleyea, Bev (our favorite mixologist), and other were looking for that treasure. By mid-morning people were loading up their vans with stacks and boxes and more of their found treasures. You could furnish a whole house with items for sale. Did find out that one of six Faro sisters, Linda?, was at one time a curator of a material or quilt museum in Kentucky. How is that for talent? Have knowledge of Hancock Fabrics of Paducah Kentucky and know they have a top notch selection of fabrics for quilting.

The Trivia Night, Wednesdays, at the Prattsville Tavern has participants with a lot of knowledge and talent taking part in the fun games. This is done under the auspices of Matt and Melinda Peters. Matt is the forager for the facts for the categories and Melissa is the MC. There are some dark horse participants who are wowing the crowd with their knowledge in all categories. Sounds like a good way to spend a Wednesday evening. Plus there are prizes of value.

Bobby Goff stopped by for a visit and to say he is happy with his hay crop. He said although the cutting was a little delayed and the tops of the hay seemed to be somewhat dry, the grass below that was green and lush and continued to grow supplying lots of top notch eating for some thoroughbreds on Long Island. Bobby is a good businessman and he coordinates his cutting with the arrival of trucks from the ultimate buyer so it is cut and ted, bail and load in one organized procedure. He also continues to build “spec” houses for the multitude of people moving into our area and looking to own their own home. Good to talk to you Bobby.

Michala Briggs is again the front person at RSK Farm Stand. She said she is glad to be at work, and that is good to hear, local girl helping local business. Stop by for a chance to get those superb vegetables. It is amazing what a few days of rain will do for the growth of vegetable plants and a goodly\\ supply of the vegetables.

Adam Brainard, son of Elliott and Shelly, was in the area on Sunday. He stops on a regular basis to take of the major lawn mowing for his parents, as in his father. His wife Kelly was home dong some major clean up because they just got a new supply of chickens. Chickens now number 12 and ducts are at 20, plus two dogs and a hairless cat, to name a few. Well, to each his own. Adam and Kelly have a mini farm and the category and number of animals vary from month to month.

Lots of people taking advantage of the water at the Barrier Dam over the 4th of July weekend. Some were even clever enough to bring a pop up canopy to stay out of sun. It was shoulder to shoulder people on Saturday. Enjoy! We can share the heat and water. Stay safe.

If you are interested in sending Shirley Thompson Van Valkenburgh, formerly of West Kill, a card or note, her address is: Sugarmill Manor, Assisted Living & Memory Care, 8985 S. Sun Coast Blvd., Homosass, FL 34446.

Because there will not be a column for The Scoop for July 19, those birthdays and anniversaries are included in this week’s column. Get those cards and best wishes to those celebrating.

Happy Birthday to Lester Chase on July 15. On July 16 it is Happy Birthday to Ann Oliver. On July 17 we wish Chrissy Thorington, Brianna Cross. Sophia Baker and Karen Aurigema a Happy Birthday. Arnold Jaeger and Javin Traver are wished Happy Birthday on Jly 20. On July 21 it is Happy Birthday to John Baker, Kaitlyn Cross, and cousins Lukas Pruyn and Arabella Gurley. Alexis Marsh and Dave Rikard are wished Happy Birhday on July 22. On July 24 it is Happy Birthday to Deb Case Brainerd and Jane Bemis,sister of Laurel Irwin Van Aken. Tony Marsh and Kipp O’Hara are wished Happy Birthday on July 26. Happy Anniversary to Eric and Jennifer Lane on July 16. On July 20 it is Happy Anniversary to Eddie and Lisa Zimmerman. Deb and Gene Brainerd are wished a Happy Anniversary on July 23. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all.

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