The two best holidays of the year are over. It is hard to fathom that the New Year is here already. Even though the first part of this winter has been a little wild, there is no other place that I would want to be than right here in Gilboa! It always seems like the months of January and February slow down as far as the news goes. Just remember if you have news from Gilboa or Conesville you can e-mail me at pickee@midtel.net. I will add you to my Weekly News Requests. Even with things slowing down, that is not the case with the Sunken Cidery here in Gilboa on Stryker Road. Look for upcoming events at the end of the column for information on their weekend events.
Town Clerk Linda wanted everyone to know that Milo, age 7, won the coloring contest at the Town Hall. His mom picked up the winnings just before Christmas. With thanks to all the children who participated they certainly did a fantastic job. Perhaps there will be another coloring contest once again soon.
Go BILLS! They beat the Jets even with a substitute quarter back in command. Quarterback Josh played to get the first touchdown. Next thing, in came the substitute who did a great job of taking care of the Jets. After that game I did watch the Ravens and Steelers play with the steelers winning in a very exciting fourth quarter. I don’t think anyone including the announcers have ever seen such a fourth quarter either. They should show that one on TV once again. Now comes the playoffs with three days of games I believe begin on Friday. You know who fellow correspond Ginny Gurley and I will be rooting for.
On Friday Linda and I took the decorations off the tree at Lansing Manor. Then arriving back at the town hall, I took down the tree inside and lights on the outside. Linda helped me load the car. Judge Lynn Hait happened to be at the town hall. I got to thank him for filling in for the town of Gilboa. He and I worked together at NYPA for many years. Lynn holds court in the town of Jefferson. Newly elected: Judge Michael Faulkner will now be at his position for court matters along with the clerk of the works Cindy Buel, another fellow retired co-worker from NYPA. Both Mike and Cindy are wished the very best in this New Year.
Saturday morning, I met up with Barbara DeWitt, her daughter Jackie Roland, Renata Witt and her daughter Bonnie at Tracy’s café in Grand Gorge for breakfast. After breakfast they all came to my house to view my decorations. Renata could not get over all my Possible Dreams Santas I had displayed. All eighty Santa placed among the whole downstairs and then with the outside being lit up they were in awe. We enjoyed great conversations and desserts. Then on Monday evening Linda Wyckoff along with son Kody and daughter Charlotte stopped by. Charlotte went from room to room trying to decide which Santa she liked best. When she spotted the manger, she just stood there admiring it. Linda said to her it is just like ours. Then she pushed the button for the glass nativity and the song Away in a Manger began. A huge smile was on her face. She had a good time pushing buttons on some decorations where Christmas songs started. All the time she and her mom were enjoying the decorations with thanks to Kody, he shoveled my driveway as it had a little snow on it. I did not get the chance to use the snow blower as my Maggie Jean had a veterinary appointment at 1:30pm. It was a good thing we left early for Arkville. As I drove past Roxbury Town Hall the snow began to fall, the road was covered, which meant driving slower, which I always do when snow is on the roads. Maggie was the best with the vet. She had to have blood work as she is on Thyroid medication. Her weight was good as was her heart rate. Dr. S. and the techs could not believe how great she was. She let them do whatever they needed to do and just looked at them while lying flat out on the examination table. Dr. S. got to do the bloodwork and then he groomed her as well. Her test results are sent to me via e-mail.
I was very happy to hear at church on Sunday morning that Edith Butler’s two-month-old granddaughter was home from the hospital after going through her illness of covid and high protein. I am sure our prayers helped. Everyone enjoyed coffee hour following the service.
Did anyone notice the picture of Polly (Hallock) Webster in the Mtn. Eagle this past week? Editor Matthew Avitabile had the title “Blast from the Past!” She was a DAR good citizen winner way back when from Gilboa School as were others from Schoharie and Middleburgh Schools. Polly, that will be added to my scrapbook along with the columns I write.
Although the Deer can find enough to eat beneath what little snow there is on the ground, they seem to like mogging into my shrubs out back. I took out a bar of Irish Spring soap. from the cupboard, got my grater out and ground the soap into fine particles. Heading outside I sprinkled it all around the huge shrubs. So far, so good. They are staying away. They must have decided that’s a no no or as I was told they do not like the smell of the soap.
Flat Creek Church will hold their quarterly business meeting following worship service this coming Sunday. Anything that comes before the members will be discussed. Pastor Paul will lead the meeting.
Pastor Dawn, who is pastor for several churches in the area, tells me on January 12 10:00am is a Charge Ad Council meeting and from 5-7pm there will be a Mid High Youth Group at Bloomville church. Then on Jan 14, 2:00pm there will be a United Women in Faith meeting at the Stamford Senior Living. For more information you can call 405-808-4407. All are welcome to attend. .
Birthdays: January 14 Gary Koerner, January 17 Heidi Pickett, January 22 Nancy O‘Hara. All of you, enjoy your special day Blessed in the Lord.
Prayer Concerns: Bernice Strand, Sharon Snyder, Merrill and Tedi Cline, Ed and pat Chatfield, Willie Palmer, Dave Hartwell and others who may be ill at this writing.
Gilboa/Conesville Central School: January 12, Early release day 11:30am. January 15, 7:00pm Board of Education meeting. January 19 no school Martin Luther King Day.
Gilboa Town Board meeting 6:30pm.
Upcoming Events: Sunken City Cidery Friday, Jan. 9 Think & Sip growing good times with playing Trivia 7-9pm Hosted by Matt & Melisa. Saturday, Jan. 10 Yoga 11am-12 noon, live music 3-6pm F.A.R. Trio. Sunday, Jan. 11, F.A. R. Trio 1-4pm The Reservoir Eats on site during the events.
Sunday Worship Services:
Gilboa Methodist: 9:00am located on 990V Gilboa
Flat Creek Baptist: Flat Creek Road, 9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am worship service with coffee and fellowship following the service. Ladies Bible study every Monday 10:00am.
Conesville United Methodist Chapel: First and Third Sunday of the month 4:00pm Route 990V.
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