The Prattsville Scoop: Honor a Veteran Committee choses Bob Gurley as Vet of the Year

PRATTSVILLE — Robert Frank Gurley, Sgt. U.S.Army, Korean War combat veteran (MASH), has been chosen by Greene County Honor a Veteran committee to be the living Greene County Veteran of the Year. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at The Point in Catskill. This makes two veterans from Prattsville who have been designated as Greene County Veteran of the Year. Virgil E. Deyo had that honor for being MIA at the May Honor a Veteran ceremony in 2014.

Mary O’Hara, still recovering from her recent health scare, has decided to stay in Prattsville for the winter. There is the possibility that Mary will give up her apartment in Michigan in the spring and once again be a full time resident of Prattsville. We welcome a returning Prattsville hometown girl with open arms.

The Greene County Women’s Guild for cancer patients held an Afternoon Tea at the Washington Irving Inn on Sunday the 20th. It was very well attended by ladies of our mountain top. Carrie Hermance, Marianne Krauss and Ginny Gurley represented the towns of Prattsville and Lexington and Unit 1327. Representing Ashland was Samyrna Rion — she looked very chic. Carrie came home with a basket of cheer and a straw hat. Winner! Wanda Powell of Tannersville, member of The Guild, was serenaded with the Happy Birthday song, being the 20th was her birthday. Happy Birthday Wanda, you looked great in your red feather hat. Owner Stefania always goes beyond whatever is asked of her to do a special buffet for the ladies and their amazing cause. Thank you, Stefania.

The Greene County American Legion held its monthly meeting in Prattsville at the Prattsville Hotel. Thank you Doris, you definitely support our veterans. Legionnaires from out of town say they get the best food at Post 1327 meetings and this year was no different. Auxiliary members provided the home cooked buffet — mac and cheese, scalloped potatoes and ham, lasagna, chili and corn bread, meat trays, rolls & peasant bread, cupcakes, cheese cake, apple cake and chocolate cake. Those doing the cooking were Diana Jaeger, Linda Cross, Jen Traver, Carrie Hermance, Miranda Cross, Marianne Krauss, Shelly Brainard, Anita Creazzo. You know the food is good when the dining lasts longer than the meeting, along with the chit chat. One auxiliary member forgot to go home. Oh, Oh!

All three Eisel girls, Jordan, Sydney, Meaghan, were home from their respective colleges for a few days and now Jim and Geanine are suffering empty nest syndrome once again. Jim burst out laughing when asked if the girls did the cooking for the family while on break.

Marianne and Johannes Krauss were on Long Island over the weekend to see grandson Ray’s marching band bring home first prize, once again. Next weekend the band will be in Syracuse to take part in another contest. Congratulations Ray, and good luck in Syracuse.

Happy Birthday to Jessica Lane Young and Evelyn Cammer on Oct. 26. Happy Birthday to Zachery Lane, nephew of Bob and Sandi Rion, on Oct. 26. On Oct. 31 we send a very special Happy Birthday to Stanley Sutton Jr., who is in Afghanistan serving our country. Thank you Stan.

Happy Anniversary to Steve and Debbie Baker on Oct. 29. On Oct. 30 we send Happy Anniversary wishes to Brenda and Larry Briggs. Pat and Tony Bifolco are wished a great Happy Anniversary on Oct. 31.

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