Another week has gone by here in the month of August. It won’t be long before school begins once more. Still, there are lots of great events coming up with our 250th anniversary celebrations. Be sure to look at your town’s correspondent’s news in the Mountain Eagle as we keep you all up to date on all of that.
It was a very enjoyable luncheon at the Middleburgh Diner last Friday. Twenty NYPA B/G Retirees were in attendance. We all sat at a very long table together. It was just like a family gathering. Oh my gosh, the laughter, conversations and so much more were the best. I could not help but watch with enthusiasm as the voices echoed in that room throughout the luncheon. The waitresses were great and the food could not have been any better. Special thanks to Shelly and Al Vamosy for doing the invocation and benediction. For those who could not make it, thanks for the messages you sent. We missed all of you. When I retired in 97’ a year later in 98’ I decided we retirees needed to get together. The luncheons have been ongoing once a year for twenty-eight years.
Saturday afternoon several of us were at the Sunken City Cidery to celebrate the life of Carol Stryker. Carol passed away on Feb. 25. Many memories of Carol were shared. Once again, condolences to the family.
The Gilboa Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social was a huge success on Saturday. From what I have been told, the band was great, the Ice cream delicious and the shared conversations were just as great as well. On Sept. 12 1:00pm Connie Houde, Museum curator, will talk on wedding dresses.
The people that attended the Flat Creek Baptist Church’s picnic at MineKill Park on Saturday enjoyed their day too. Pastor did the grilling while everyone bought their special dish to pass.
Sunday after worship service, I drove to Conine Park in Prattsville where I met up with Matt Avitable editor of the Mtn Eagle along with several correspondents and reporters for a pizza picnic. Matt headed up the get together and brought all the food. We had some great pizzas, chicken parm, sausage & peppers etc. as we all chatted away. It was a pleasure to get to meet those who write for the Mtn. Eagle.
People have been signing up for the Gilboa Yard Sales every day, mostly here on Flat Creek Road. There is still time before the maps & numbers are completed to join in. Just call 518-827-6390. If there is no answer leave your name, a message & phone number.
Sue Rucano from Conesville tells me they had a great time at the Gilboa Museum on Saturday afternoon during the free Ice Cream Social. The Rubber Band entertained everyone with some great music. They also visited the museum and viewed the new art gallery. It was a very impressive collection of artwork from local artists. The big winners of the Conesville Trivia night event on Saturday were team Mother and son-in-law Lori Gustin and Keith Moree. This event was sponsored by the Conesville Historical Society. The Dutch Apple Cruise had to be cancelled because of severe thunderstorms and rain. It has been rescheduled for July 21, 2027. If you have any questions about your payment for this cancellation event you can reach out to the Conesville Historical Society. On August 22, 6:30pm, the Son Dogs will be entertaining everyone with their great music during the Ice Cream Social. This will all take place at the church, which is a free event.
The Fire Tower presentation on Monday evening held to thirty+ people at the Conesville Historical Society’s meeting in the church. Laurel Rankin Director of the NY Chapter FFLA (Forest Fire Lookout Association) did the presentation. Of interest was the fact that the Leonard Hill Gilboa eighty Ft. Fire Tower was the tower that was moved from Gilbert Lake to Leonard Hill in 1947. At one time there were over one hundred towers in New York State. By 1990 the towers were abandoned. Laurel started to work on getting the Gilboa Tower refurbished during 2018-2023 with the State with no report. In 2024 An she was