Please: Never Flush Wipes

All wipes – disinfectant wipes, “flushable” wipes, baby wipes, etc. – belong in the trash, and should never be put down the toilet or drain.

Even “flushable” wipes do not readily dissolve in water like toilet paper. They can get stuck in bends in the pipes or cling to other buildups, causing clogs that lead to sewer backups and/or spills. In Huletts, I have been told that they have gotten stuck in some of the sewer pumps, causing expenses to rise as the pumps have to be removed and unclogged.

This video helps explain.

Huletts Volunteer Fire Department Community Day


Sparky the fire dog makes an appearance at the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company’s community day.

Many thanks to the members and supporters of the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company who made this year’s community day a great success. The volunteers brought out the fire company’s trucks and fire boat for a drill and demonstration of their capabilities on August 11, 2023.


Volunteers on the fire company’s fire boat.

2023 A Day To Remember Results


Participants from the ‘A Day To Remember’ Race

Congratulations to all the participants in the 2023 ‘A Day to Remember’ and many thanks to those who worked so diligently to make the day a success.

2023 Race Results

Men:

12 & under
1. Asher Yarmel
2. Logan Spink
3. Wyatt Renolds

13-30
1. John Keenhan
2. James Mintel
3. Nick Ruig

31-54
1. *Sean Kennelly
2. Mike Renolds
3. Dan Yarmel

55+ (Champions)
1. John McNelis
2. Pat Keenhan
3. John Shultz

Women:

15 & under
1. Sophie Machiski
2. Keeley Ferriter
3. Matty Gleason

16-30
1. Amanda McNelis
2. Angelica Buttigieg
3. Taylor Keough

31-54
1. * Hana Rex
2. Rachel Renolds
3. Crita Derenza

55+ (Champions)
1. Nancy Hurley
2. Christine McNelis
3. Joann Keenhan

* Denotes First place overall winner for men and women.

Specialty Awards

Youngest Boy – Morie Ferriter (7 years old)

Youngest Girl – Clara Yarmel (8 years old)

Most Experienced – Howie Webber

Golf – Winners (Score of 25)
Tom Stanton, Thomas Stanton, Nicki Stanton, Matt Engel

To those we lost – we will never forget you.
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New Sign at Huletts Firehouse

A new outstanding and “Fire-Rific” sign has been installed at the doorway to our “House of Heroes” Huletts firehouse, honoring our men and women volunteer firefighter company. What an impressive creative design and public placement.
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HLVFC Community Day: Tuesday August 8th

When & Where: Tuesday August 8th, Original Casino Site and HLPOCA Pavilion at 11:00 am

Fire trucks and fire boat
Fire apparatus on display
See firefighters in action
Fire prevention & safety Information
A possible visit from Sparky the Fire Dog
Live fire hose training
Free hotdogs and cold drinks

Public Safety Panel Discussion: August 14th

Panel of Washington County
Professionals and Public Safety
Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company
Monday, August 14, 2023
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

At the firehouse

Presenters will include information about:
Fall Prevention / CarFit
Emergency Preparedness
How to maximize your cell phone for personal safety
How to avoid being scammed
Overview from Office of Aging and Sheriff’s Department of available resources and safety measures

Lunch will be provided following the presentation.
*This is a free event sponsored by the fire department
However a head count is needed. If you plan on attending please contact Fire Department Secretary, Pam Hansen.
(Her number is in the phone book.)

Recent DEC Forest Ranger Actions

Village of Fort Ann
Washington County

Wilderness Rescue: On July 5 at 4:24 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch requested Forest Ranger assistance with a lost hiker near the summit of Buck Mountain. Ranger Poulton found the 23-year-old from Troy and helped her back to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 7:30 p.m.

Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July

The colonies had been in conflict with England for over a year in June of 1776. A Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia on June 7 of that year. Richard Henry Lee from Virginia offered up a resolution with these now famous words:

“Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”

Lee’s words spurred the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. A committee of five was appointed to draft a statement making the case for the colonies, a statement to the world of the intent and the reason behind that intent.

Members of the Committee were John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert R. Livingston of New York and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. Jefferson took on the task of actually drafting the document as we know it today.

The Continental Congress reconvened on July 1, 1776, and on the following day, the resolution for independence by Lee was adopted by 12 of the 13 colonies, with New York not voting. Minor changes were made to the Jefferson document.

Work on the document continued through July 3 and into the afternoon of July 4, when the Declaration was officially adopted by the Congress. Of the 13 colonies, nine voted in favor of the Declaration, two — Pennsylvania and South Carolina — voted No, Delaware was undecided, and New York again abstained.

As we all know, John Hancock, President of the Congress, made his signature large enough for King George to read “without his spectacles.”

2023 Democratic Caucus for Dresden

LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF DRESDEN
DEMOCRATIC PARTY CAUCUS

The Democratic Party Caucus for the Town of Dresden will be held at the Dresden Town Hall, 102 Clemons Center Rd,
Clemons, NY 12819 On Saturday, July 8, 2023 beginning at 10:00 am

The purpose of this caucus is to nominate Democratic Candidates for the following offices:

(1) Town Supervisor- 2 Year Term, (1)Town Justice-4 Year Term, 2 Town Council Seats- 4 Year Terms (1) 2 Year Unexpired Town Council Seat, (1) Town Highway Supervisor-4 Year Term and (1) Town Clerk-4 Year Term

Only enrolled Democrats are entitled to vote at the caucus, and no writein or floor nominations will be accepted at the caucus.
Those wishing to seek any of the above offices, should submit a letter of intent to the Democratic Committee Chairman, Alan Stern, 45 Hartshorn Rd. Greenwich, NY 12834. alan.wcdc@gmail.com The letter must be received by 5:00pm on Thursday July 6th, 2023

By Order of The Washington County Democratic Committee
Alan Stern, Chairman

Marci Wilbur’s Produce Stand / July Mondays

I’m happy to announce that Marci Wilbur will be setting up her produce stand on Monday mornings in July between 9:00 am and noon in front of the Huletts Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor. Please stop by on a Monday morning if you are interested in purchasing some fresh produce. (Click image for larger view.)

Tag Sale: July 8th


For questions or to reserve a table for $20.

Contacts:

Elizabeth Hildebrandt (a.k.a. Bebe Knight)
203 770-9189
Beebkins00@gmail.com

Barbara Wilford
518-313-9633
barbatlakeg@yahoo.com

If you would like to donate baked goods please contact Robin DeLucia 203-584-4544
rockinrobin1949@comcast.net

Thank you for your support of the Women’s Guild of Huletts Landing.

Proceeds from table reservations are donated to local charities.