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Huletts Weather Report

I get requests now and then for what weather conditions are like in Huletts. While I’ve never considered this a “weather site,” it certainly has been one long winter! So here are two pictures taken earlier today. It was a beautiful but cold day. We need some sun to melt the snow.

Click on the images to see in full view.

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Plan to Rid Lake George of Clams

The Times Union tells us that the campaign to kill the Asian clams growing in Lake George will begin next month.

Underwater Power Line Project Gains Support

The plan is to have this project go right through Whitehall. Read the Post Star.

Learn About the Adirondack Gray Squirrel

The Adirondack Almanack enlightens us about acorn eaters.

How Safe are the Nuclear Reactors in Milton

The Times Union reports on some nearby nuclear reactors.

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84-Year-Old Sniper Still Has Perfect Aim

Here’s a video that’s “right on the mark”. It’s about 86 year old, Ted Gundy, a sniper in World War II who was at the Battle of the Bulge.

He was recently honored and got a chance to try his aim with some of the Army’s most decorated snipers today.

Watch him try to hit a target at 1000 yards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQRpAxGVg4M

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Bolton’s Algonquin’s Plan for 2011

The Algonquin Restaurant in Bolton Landing is a popular destination on Lake George.

Many people from Huletts like to head down the lake by boat and stop in the Algonquin restaurant in Bolton Landing. Recently I had the chance to speak with Keith Scott, the owner of the Algonquin, about his plans for the 2011 season.

“We’re going to be opening up April 1st for five days a week and we’ll start operating seven days a week come May 1st,” said Mr. Scott. His big plans for this season will be adding a second deck overlooking the existing deck. “It will be 51 feet by 8 feet and about 1 to 2 feet above the existing deck. We have the approvals from the County and Town, so we’re in great shape.”

“The problem we’ve had is that when it gets crowded, people have to wait outside near the parking lot. Now with the new deck, they can sit and have a drink, get some light food and enjoy themselves. They can listen to music and just relax while they’re waiting.”

Mr. Scott continued, “One of things about the new deck is that we’ll also construct a storm water management system underneath it which will catch more of the runoff from our parking lot. The parking area slopes downward toward the lake and we’ll be able to catch runoff that we couldn’t catch before.”

Mr. Scott was very appreciative for the patronage he receives from boaters from all parts of Lake George. “Please tell everyone from Huletts Landing that we’ll look forward to seeing them again this summer. We’re hard at work so that everything will be ready when summer returns.”

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick was born in 385 AD somewhere along the west coast of Britain, possibly in the Welsh town of Banwen. At age 16, he was captured and sold into slavery to a sheep farmer. He escaped when he was 22 and spent the next 12 years in a monastery. In his 30s he returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary. He died at Saul in 461 AD and is buried at Downpatrick.

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Art Raffle

I received this flyer in the mail from the Lake George Land Conservancy announcing their art raffle. For more information you can Helen Barton Benedict, the Conservancy’s Development Manager, at hbartonbenedict@lglc.org or 518-644-9673.

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Washington County Camp Little Notch Update

The Adirondack Almanack has an update about Camp Little Notch in Fort Ann.

Whitehall Mayoral Candidates Offer Ideas

The Post Star reports on a candidates forum in the Village of Whitehall.

You Always Wanted to Build an Igloo

The BBC has a great video with info that might come in handy some day.