The minutes for the regular September meeting of the Dresden Town Board were approved at the October meeting and have been posted on the town’s website.
DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Town of Fort Ann
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 1 at 6:53 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a request for assistance from two hikers who became disoriented while hiking Sleeping Beauty Mountain. The 65- and 69-year-old hikers from Long Island were on a trail, but were not sure which trail, as the trail markers were not the same color as the markers on their original trail. Neither hiker had headlamps, maps, food, water, or hiking equipment. At 9:40 p.m., Forest Rangers Donegan and Arnold located the couple on the trail near Bumps Pond, approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead. The Rangers provided the hikers with jackets, food, and water before escorting them to the trailhead. Forest Rangers and the hikers were back at the trailhead at 12:20 a.m.
Saturday Quote
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
Mark Twain
August Dresden Town Board Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular August meeting of the Dresden Town Board were approved at the September meeting and have been posted on the town’s website.
We Remember September 11, 2001
On this very solemn day, may we always remember and pay tribute to those we lost. No matter what our differences, we live in the greatest country on earth.
A Very Special Announcement from Elise and Matt
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and her husband Matt Manda released the following statement recently:
“We are over the moon to announce the arrival of our healthy baby boy Samuel (“Sam”) Albritton Manda at 8:21 AM on Friday, August 27th, 2021. Sam was born at Saratoga Hospital weighing a healthy 9 lbs 3 ozs and measuring 22 inches long. Sam impressed all the doctors, nurses, and staff with his head of dark hair, chubby cheeks, and charm!
“We are grateful to the dedicated team of doctors, midwives, nurses, and staff at Saratoga Hospital for their excellent care of both Mom and Baby Sam. Thank you to our family, friends, and the entire community for the outpouring of love and support during this special time for our growing little family.
“Our hearts are bursting with joy and our lives have never been fuller. We are truly blessed by our most precious gift, Baby Sam. ”
Elise Stefanik & Matt Manda
July Dresden Town Board Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular July meeting of the Dresden Town Board were approved at the August meeting and have been posted on the town’s website.
Whitehall Town-Wide Garage Sale: Labor Day Weekend
Labor day weekend, Saturday, September 4th, and Sunday, September 5th, the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Whitehall town-wide garage/yard sale. The event is free and many people will have garage sales that day throughout the town. Drive around, browse and maybe ever buy!
Delphine Wagner Knight: February 6, 1927-July 29, 2021
Delphine Wagner Knight, 94, resident of Huletts Landing, NY, passed away on July 29, 2021 after a brief illness.
Delphine was born at home in Forest Hills, NY, on February 6, 1927. Growing up she was an accomplished ballerina and equestrian and spent summers in Huletts Landing. She graduated from Forest Hills HS and Barnard College, with a degree in History. Delphine was a lifelong champion of women’s education and equality. After college, Delphine was invited to join the Metropolitan Ballet. Instead, she earned a Masters degree in Education from Columbia University, Teachers College. She then had a successful career as a fashion executive for Associated Dry Goods, with an office at the flagship Lord & Taylor store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, and annual months-long buying trips to London, Paris and Milan.
Delphine met her beloved husband of 66 years, Stiling (Ty) Knight, in Huletts Landing, when they were teenagers. After World War II ended and Ty returned from serving in the U.S. Army, 4th Infantry Division, Delphine and Ty married on June 4, 1955. They raised their family in Forest Hills and Huletts Landing. Delphine was a devoted, loving and supportive daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends listening, advising and encouraging them to succeed in their endeavors and overcome challenges. Delphine loved reading books, attending music and dance concerts, playing tennis and golf, swimming and boating on Lake George, holiday celebrations and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Delphine was predeceased by her parents, Dr. William and Delphine Gosselin Wagner, of Forest Hills, NY, and her brother, Dr. William P. Wagner, of Port Washington, NY. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Stiling (Ty) Ferguson Knight of Huletts Landing; her children Delphine (Sean) Brown of Darien, CT, and William Stiling Gerard (Emia) Knight of Port Washington, NY; her grandchildren Derek William Chan Knight, Ian Wagner Brown, Caitlin Chan Knight and Delphine Marie Brown; as well as her nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Friends and family will gather at St. Mary of the Assumption, 2026 Lands End Road, Huletts Landing, NY on Saturday, August 7, for calling hours from 8:30 am- 9:45 am followed by Mass at 10 am. A reception will follow the service at a location to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Department, Skenesborough Emergency Squad or ASPCA, in memory of Delphine Knight.
‘A Day to Remember’ – Saturday July 31st
A reminder that ‘A Day to Remember’ is this Saturday – July 31st.
Tickets are available from the McNelis house on Margot Way anytime and at the Caddyshack starting at 9:00 am on Saturday. $20/person (21+), $10 per child (under 21), $50 family (parents and children under 21).
9:00a: Purchase tickets/create luminaries (Caddyshack)
9:30a: Kerry McNelis run (Caddyshack)
12:00p: Golf (sign up now at the Caddyshack)
7:30p: Light hors d’oeuvres, soda, beer, wine, music (Huletts Pavilion)
9:00p: Luminaries ceremony (Huletts Pavilion)
June Dresden Town Board Meeting Minutes
The minutes for the regular June meeting of the Dresden Town Board were approved at the July meeting and have been posted on the town’s website.
The Milky Way from Huletts
This stunning picture of the Milky Way, was taken by one of our guests near the first tee of the Huletts golf course in early July. Looking out towards the south, it captures our own Milky Way galaxy.
While it has been a very rainy summer and clear nights have been few, the joy of looking up into a beautiful night sky is always impressive. (Click image to see larger image.)
National Grid Installs New Pole
On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, National Grid installed a new electric pole near the Huletts firehouse. As demand grows for electricity in Huletts, expect to see continued upgrades.(Click picture to see larger image.)
FHHL Lecture Series Start: Tuesday July 6th
Please join the Friends of Historic Huletts Landing for the start of their lecture series on Tuesday, July 6th, at 7 pm in the Mountain Grove Memorial Church.
Dr. Brett Palfreyman, Associate Professor of History at Wagner College, will speak on “Life in the Slums: The Lower East Side in the Late Nineteenth Century”
