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That’s a Wrap: Independent Movie Finishes Filming in Huletts


The producers and film crew making an independent short movie finished shooting in Huletts Landing this past week.

Over the past two weeks producers, films crews and actors have shot an independent short movie in Huletts and Whitehall.

Filming concluded in Huletts this past week. Producer Jeremy Leach of Lost City Creative hopes to have the movie released next year at movie festivals throughout the world.

The family oriented movie, focuses on a man who returns to his boyhood home. Scenes were shot at many areas that people will recognize. Thanks go out to the many individuals who worked tirelessly throughout the week to make the movie a reality.

Look for a screening in the Casino in 2015!

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The Significance of April 24th

While I am sure there are official records of when the ice has historically left the lake, I did an informal poll of longtime Hulett residents and the latest anyone remembers the ice leaving the lake is April 24th.

Right now we’re in store for some warm weather, but there’s still a lot of ice out there. My grandparents used a simple formula: the ice leaves the lake the first week in April during a moderate winter, mid to late April for a harsh winter.

Right now it looks like the April 24th date might be in reach this year. I hope I’m wrong!!

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LGA’s Floating Classroom sealed as part of the LGPC Frozen Boats Program


LGPC Executive Director Dave Wick joined LGA staff to seal the Floating Classroom boat to its trailer as part of the Commission’s Frozen Boats Program. Boats sealed now will not need to be inspected this spring prior to launching.

The Lake George Park Commission (LGPC) has established a “Frozen Boats” Program that allows local residents to have their boats certified as invasive-free with a Vessel Inspection Control Seal (VICS) in advance of the 2014 boating season.

Each VICS is numbered, and when a boat is sealed the seal number and the boat registration number are both recorded. The LGA’s Floating Classroom was sealed with Vessel Inspection Control Seal #1885 in honor of the Association being founded in 1885 and for recognition of the critical role the Association has played in the development of a mandatory boat inspection program.

“We are glad to be able to lead by example and help get the word out about the frozen boats program at the same time, said Walt Lender, the LGA’s Executive Director. “The LGPC’s efforts to create a comprehensive mandatory inspection program to protect the Lake is no small task – and seemingly minor details, such as tagging frozen boats, can help decrease congestion at the inspection stations early on in the season, which will be important to the success of the program this first year,’ said Lender. “When folks arrive at the Lake this summer we want them to understand that lake protection and recreation can go hand in hand. It’s like a first impression – you want to get it right.”


LGA Educator Jill Trunko shows off the Floating Classroom’s Vessel Inspection Control Seal

Having a boat with an intact inspection seal acquired through the Frozen Boats Program removes the need for that boat to visit one of the six regional inspection stations for a ‘clean, drained, and dry’ inspection prior to its first launch of the year into Lake George. This local program will provide inspection seals for trailered boats that have been demonstrated to be exposed to the winter elements sufficiently long to kill aquatic invasive species.

“In general, three days of continuous freezing is long enough to kill any AIS present on a boat or trailer,” said Emily DeBolt, the LGA’s Outreach Coordinator. “And we have certainly had more than three days in a row of below freezing temperatures this winter.” The earliest ice out on the area’s local water bodies will signify the end of the 2014 Frozen Boats Program, and Vessel Inspection Control Seals will not be applied through this program after that date. “Ice out is typically early to mid-April, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it isn’t a bit late this year, said DeBolt. “Although, you just never know what the weather is going to do, so if you have a boat that you want sealed as part of this program, I would be sure to get it taken care of sooner rather than later.” The new mandatory inspection program will go into effect May 15, 2014. “If you plan to launch your boat before May 15th you won’t be required to be inspected and sealed. But if you aren’t sure – you can go ahead and get your boat sealed now to be safe,” added DeBolt.

“If your boat is stored at a local storage facility, the LGPC has drafted agreements with local marinas and haulers which include provisions for the Frozen Boats Program,” said Dave Wick, Executive Director of the Lake George Park Commission. “If your boat is presently in the care, custody, and control of a local winter storage facility, please contact your facility for details. It is likely that there is nothing further you have to do.” The LGPC is also coordinating its program with local haulers as well as storage facilities. “If your boat is stored on blocks and seasonally transported with a hydraulic trailer by a local hauler, please contact your hauler for details. Many regional haulers will also have agreements in place for the program.”

The LGPC has teamed up with its local partners to administer the Frozen Boats Program. If you have a trailered boat that qualifies for the program and you would like to receive this service, you can contact the Commission office or your local Frozen Boats representative listed below.


Town Representative Contact Info

Town of Dresden: Tom Conrad 518-499-0801, hulettslandingmarina@gmail.com

Town of Lake George: Dennis Dickinson 518-796-0400
Village of Lake George: LGPC 518-668-9347
Town of Bolton: Joe Stanek 518-668-9272
Town of Hague: Steve Ramant H: 518-543-6542, 2hottubs@msn.com
Town of Ticonderoga: Walt Lender 518-668-3558
Town of Putnam: Robert Rudt W: 518-547-8717 H: 518-547-8740
Glenburnie : Tim Dorian 508-254-9404, tim@dorianfamily.com
Town of Fort Ann: Marc Migliore 518-260-0779
Town of Queensbury: Bill Mason 518-726-0693

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Harsh Winter Means Late Lake Thaw

Even though it is officially Spring, temperatures are expected to be around 0 degrees tonight. This means that Huletts will be at or near record lows for this time of March. Based on these temperatures, what are the projections for the ice cover on Lake George?

To begin, the good news. It is Spring and temperatures are trending up. Now the bad news. It looks like the middle of the Lake currently has between 18-24 inches of ice on it, with thicknesses of 3 feet in some bays.

What this means is that the lake won’t be ice free by the first week in April. Most likely we’re looking at a late-April or even early May thaw.

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Summer Job Openings with LGLC

LGLC is accepting applications for two Stewardship Assistant positions, as well as a temporary fill-in for the Communications and Outreach Manager.

Lead / Stewardship Assistant
Two 12-week positions (June – August)
$11 – $13/hr depending on experience
Application Deadline Extended: March 29

LGLC’s Stewardship Assistants conduct the daily management and maintenance of LGLC’s preserves and properties. Two Stewardship Assistants are hired each summer, one of which is the Lead Stewardship Assistant who fills the leadership role, providing extra guidance and direction to the second Assistant. The Lead Stewardship Assistant is expected to have a higher level of education and experience in the field of stewardship, land management, and/or conservation, and has demonstrated leadership experience.

Together, the Stewardship Assistants are responsible for maintaining and improving the hiking trails on LGLC preserves and properties, including erosion control, clearing brush and trail marking. Scouting and blazing new trails may also be required, as well as bridge and kiosk construction. They also monitor each of the properties for which LGLC holds conservation easements.

Communications and Outreach Manager
One position (mid-May – mid/late August)
Salary commensurate upon experience
Application Deadline: March 29

This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave. Expected duration is late May through mid to late August. Training will be provided by the existing employee prior to leave.

The Communications and Outreach Manager is responsible for developing and implementing community outreach and educational strategies to effectively communicate LGLC’s conservation messages and promote its conservation and community involvement efforts.

Responsibilities include print and electronic communications, public field excursions and mission-focused presentations and events, volunteer management, and public speaking. This position also assists with fundraising efforts through grant writing, preparation of bi-annual appeals, and organization of major fundraising events.

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Blizzard Vulcan Aftermath

Blizzard Vulcan is over with about 12 inches of snow and lots of wind and cold.

These pictures were taken on Thursday, March 13th. (Click images to see full-scale.)


Drifts of snow two to three feet high.


No bathers today.


The wood you see between tennis courts and the lake (by the tree) is the top of a picnic table.

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Blizzard Vulcan Hits Hard


The blizzard Vulcan is hitting Huletts hard. (Click image to see full-scale.)

Here is a picture taken from the HLPOCA’s beach at 2:30 this afternoon. About 8 – 9 inches of snow has fallen as of 5:00 p.m. Where-oh-where is Spring?

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Can You Say: “Bitter Cold”


A screen shot of the temperature in Huletts at 6:30 am on March 4th.

That’s right – March 4th! I grabbed this because this would be a new record low for this date. According to weather.com, the previous record low on March 4th was -5 degrees. This winter certainly has been a cold one. If you’re some place warm, consider staying there a little longer.

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LGA Celebrates Read Across America Day


The Lake George Association’s Executive Director, Walt Lender, reads to second graders at St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga.

Today, March 3, 2014, is the NEA’s Read Across America Day, which celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the joys of reading, More than 45 million readers, both young and old, are expected to pick up a book and read today.

LGA’s Executive Director Walt Lender put aside his director’s hat for a bit this morning to don the ultimate reading hat, the red and white striped stovepipe made famous by the Cat in the Hat. To help celebrate the sixteenth annual celebration of reading and Dr. Seuss’s 110th birthday Lender began the day by reading to the second graders at St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga. The class was well prepared and excited for his arrival – with their ‘Cat in the Hat’ hats all on.

Lender read a book about watersheds titled ‘Follow the Water from Brook to Ocean’ that teaches children about how water shapes the earth and why it is important to keep our water clean. After he was done reading, they had a lively discussion about Lake George and how special it is. The timing was great too, as the class will be starting to learn about the water cycle in coming weeks. “I’m just glad to have had the chance to read to the kids this morning. Their energy and excitement and interest in learning are a big part of why we do what we do at the LGA. We want to protect the Lake for them – so they can enjoy it years from now,” said Lender.