“God meets daily needs daily. Not weekly or annually. He will give you what you need when it is needed.”
Max Lucado
Ten Years Old
Well, here it is – another November 9th. Today is the day I celebrate the “birthday” of the Huletts Current. It’s now been exactly ten years since my first post in 2008. This year, I have not been able to devote as much time as would like to updating the site but I will announce that over the next couple of months, an overall update in the design of the site will occur. It’s time for a fresher / cleaner look. The content will still be easy to read and all of the historic posts will still be there, but it’s time for a change.
The one comment I consistently get, is why isn’t there more news? Well I don’t make the stuff up, I have to rely on all of you to pass things along. So if you have some news, please let me know.
So as is my custom, here are the most read posts from the past year.
1.) Pictures from the 2017 Huletts Christmas Party
2.) Pictures from the 2017 Dresden Christmas Party
3.) An Aerial View on ‘Black Friday’
4.) New LGLC Leeming Jelliffe Preserve Opens in Huletts Landing
5.) President Trump Visits Fort Drum
6.) Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga is Unbelievable
7.) Pictures from the Master’s Golf Championship
8.) Postal Service Renews Huletts Post Office Lease
9.) Dresden Final Election Results
10.) 2018 Columbus Weekend ‘Halloween’ Parade
So thanks again for reading and now onto year eleven!!
New Matt O’Malley Mystery Thriller, Ghost Guns, Released
Another Matt O’Malley mystery/thriller has been released. Entitled; Ghost Guns, by author Thomas G. Kane, Ghost Guns is a thrilling mystery set in both Orlando and the Adirondack’s own Lake George.
The plot involves Kaitlyn Clancy and Matt O’Malley both becoming targets for a ruthless international arms dealer. Neither knows the other, nor do they know why they have been targeted; and yet, their fates, and the fates of countless others, are inextricably intertwined. If Matt cannot save Kaitlyn, he probably cannot save himself; and, a weapon of unimaginable power will be set loose on the Earth. The way wars are fought, and the balance of power among the world’s nations will be forever altered. No one will ever feel safe again!
All of the books in the series are set in the area in and around Lake George, Glens Falls, and the Adirondack Park. Each of the books is designed first and foremost to tell an exciting story and explore a bit of the rich history of the area. Beyond that, each book explores a serious theme. In Desperate Hours, the vulnerability to terrorist attack of “soft targets” in a free and open society were explored. In Desperate Days, the theme dealt with the pervasive evil of human trafficking in the modern age. In Kateri’s Treasure, O’Malley is confronted with the evils of illicit diamond trading while the characters must also deal with the issue of what in nature holds true value. Finally, in this just released thriller, Ghost Guns, the increasingly troublesome issue of untraceable guns is explored along with our failure to protect one of most precious resources—water.
The local color, history and the many plot twists are quite enjoyable and the story-line keeps the reader guessing until the end. The protagonists in this book are middle aged guys who have been friends since college. They are not super heroes or James Bond style heroes. They are ordinary people who, when put in extraordinary circumstances, rise to the challenge and do the right thing. In Ghost Guns, a quirky new character is introduced, the landscaper Bill Bell, or more appropriately, since everyone crams his name together, Billbell. He is a retired lobbyist so disillusioned with the world that he keeps it at bay by working alone as a landscaper and limits attempts at conversation by responding only with Shakespearean quotes.
Saturday Quote
“The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and to also love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.”
– G. K. Chesterton
Day to Remember Results
Participants head out of the starting gate at the 2018 Kerry McNelis Memorial Race, held in early August.
I’m in bit late in posting the results from the 2018 Day to Remember, held in early August, but here they are, better late than never. Congratulations to all the participants and many thanks to those who worked so diligently to make the day a success.
2018 Kerry McNelis Memorial Race
Results
Men:
16 & under
1. James Mintel
2. John McNelis Jr
3. Patrick McNelis Jr
17-29
1. Patrick Keenan
2. John Keenan
3. Dan Allisio
30-50
1. John Schultz
2. Mathew O’Brien
3. Bryan Sonnick
51+
1. John McNelis
2. Kevin McNelis
3. Tim Rodgers
Women:
16 & under
1. Rachel Godfrey
2. Bridget Godrey
3. Kyle Shultz
17-29
1. Erin Godfrey
2. Haley Cabell
3. Irene McNelis
30-50
1. Kathleen Godfrey
2. Kristin Reade
3. Becca Jablonski
51+
1. Donna Baggetta
2. Pam McNelis
3. Cyndy Rodgers
Youngest Boy: Colin Reade
Youngest Girl: Meksusie Godfrey
Most Experienced: Howie & Rosemary Webber
Golf – Scramble format
Winners
Brett Palfreyman
John Ripp
Greg Sherger
Patrick Davidow
Email to the Editor
Thank you to the Huletts residents for making the annual Women’s Guild ‘Wine In the Park’ fundraiser on July 20th a huge success!
The ‘Evening in Paris’ theme was a fun way to gather the community together with food, fun, and fellowship.
Almost 100 people attended the event, and over $1,300.00 was raised for outreach in our local community. Throughout the year, these funds go toward the support of families in need of food, clothing, furniture, and fuel oil. What a wonderful way to give back to our beautiful community!
Thank you to all who volunteered their time to help set up, serve and clean up! The beautiful decorations were provided by Ronnie Haring, Cathy Leghorn, and Robin DeLucia. Millie Gorman and Toni Richards provided beautiful flower arrangements. This event is truly a group effort!
We hope that you can join us again next year!
Thank you to all,
Pam Hansen
Saturday August 25th: Fresh Produce for Sale
Tina Bennett will be selling fresh produce in front of the Casino between 10:00 and and noon (or while supplies last) on Saturday August 25th. Please stop by and consider buying something.
Saturday August 11th: Skip Linhart Memorial Golf Tournament
Memorial Day 2018
Remembering all those who served.
A beach no one should forget.
The Old ROMA to be Auctioned
The building that housed the Roma restaurant in Whitehall (seen here in 1975) has been a popular destination for many years. On May 1, 2018 it will be auctioned off.
Whitehall Times: The former Roma restaurant will be auctioned off on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Happy Easter!
Noli me tangere (Do not touch me) c. 1630 Jan Brueghel the Younger (Jan Brueghel the Younger [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons) (Click image to see larger view.)
This scene by Jan Brueghel the Younger, depicts Christ and Mary Magdalene on Easter Sunday. This Latin expression means “don’t touch me” or “don’t hold me back”. Lamenting over Christ’s death, Mary Magdalene sees him before her without knowing it’s him: she thinks he’s the gardener. Jesus says to her: “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him: “Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” In this episode, Jesus prevents Mary Magdalene from touching him: he must first ascend to Heaven. Then Mary Magdalene says to the disciples: “I have seen the Lord and this is what he said.”
Wishing you much much happiness and joy as the world celebrates Easter today.
Bascue Pilots 4-Man Bobsled to Top Ten Olympic Finish
Congratulations to Codie Bascue, who piloted the top American sled to a ninth-place finish in the 4-man bobsled.
From NBC’s coverage:
Bascue led the top American sled with two solid runs on the second day of competition. Top U.S. pilot Steve Holcomb, who won gold in 2010 and double bronze in 2014, passed away in 2017, and Bascue filled in valiantly. He couldn’t put together a medal run, but still piloted his sled to a top-10 finish.
To see a highlight clip – scroll down the page here.
Saturday Quote
Two Horses – Author Unknown
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.
But if you get a closer look you will notice something quite interesting…
One of the horses is blind.
His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made him a safe and comfortable barn to live in.
This alone is pretty amazing.
But if you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. It is coming from a smaller horse in the field.
Attached to the horse’s halter is a small, copper-colored bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow.
As you stand and watch these two friends you’ll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting he will not be led astray.
When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, he will stop occasionally to look back, making sure that the blind friend isn’t too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect. Or because we have problems or challenges.
He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.
Sometimes we are the blind horse, being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.
And at other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way.
Good friends are like that – you might not always see them, but you know they are there.
Please be kinder than necessary – everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
For we walk by faith and not by sight!!
Happy New Year
Welcome 2018! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable, and safe evening last night, and that 2018 brings you much happiness and prosperity.
The weather was pretty cold in Huletts last night, around -25 degrees below zero, but hopefully you were someplace warm.
So once again, Happy New Year to everyone, and please continue reading the Huletts Current. 2018, I’m sure, will be an exciting year.