If you’re at a newsstand, be sure to buy the October 2013 edition of Adirondack Life. (It has a Fall Foliage montage on the cover.)
Why? Under the “Our Towns” feature, Huletts Landing is profiled.
Huletts Fire Company Elects Officers
On Tuesday night, members of the Huletts Volunteer Fire Department met and elected the following officers:
Luke Smith
President
Carl Sobeck
Vice-President
Jay VanderPlaat
Chief
Terry Storms
Assistant-Chief
Arnie Galbraith
Secretary
Gail Smith
Treasurer
Congratulations to all elected and thanks for your dedication to the community.
Huletts Fire Company 2013 Open House
Huletts Fire Company
2013 Open House
Saturday, August 17th
2-4 pm
Free Ice Cream Sandwiches
Free Hot Dogs
Fire Safety Information
Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations
Free handouts
Everyone Welcome!!!!
Dresden Democratic Caucus Results
The Dresden Democratic Committee met earlier this week and nominated the following people to run for town-wide office.
Town Supervisor
George Gang
Town Councilmen (2 Positions)
Carl Sobeck
Town Justice
Helen Marie Sunkenberg
I’ll have more after Labor Day and I will will submit candidate questionnaires to all those running.
Monday’s Children’s Program Well Attended
The Friends of Historic Huletts Landing (FHHL) hosted June Leary on Monday who presented a program to children on the Hyde’s summer exhibition: Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George.
The next children’s program will be on Friday, August 9th at 10:00 AM at the Huletts Gallery where there will be an exhibit on Fort Ticonderoga.
2013 Day to Remember: Race Results
Participants in the 2013 Day to Remember Kerry McNelis Run/Walk.
18th Huletts Landing
Day to Remember
Race Results
Special award
Abigail La Valle – youngest finisher 4 1/2 years old
19 and Under Women
1. Finn Ann Cotton (Smith)
2. Irene McNelis
3. Amanda McNelis
19 and Under Men
1. JP Humphreys (2nd overall)
2. John Keenan
3. Anthony Humphreys
20-35 Women
1. Shannon Kennelly (1st overall for women)
2. Kristen Keenan
20-35 Men
1. Sean Kennelly (1st overall)
2. Travis Lancaster
3. Bryan Sonnick
36-49 Women
1. Christine McNelis
2. Michelle Segal
3. Pam McNelis
36-49 Men
1. John Shultz
2. Peter Segal
3. Chris Cotton
50+ Women
1. Nancy Hurley
2. Donna McNelis
3. Nancy Gorman
50+ Men
1. Pat Keenan
2. Kevin McNelis
3. John Humphreys
To all the winners and race participants: Congratulations!
Arthur Borin, R.I.P.
Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company President Arthur Borin (center) seen here in 2011 with NY State Senator Betty Little accepting a $5,000 contribution from Robert Holliday, VP/GM of AT&T Upstate NY. (PRNewsFoto/AT&T Inc., Eric Jenks)
I am sorry to report that Arthur Borin, Town Councilman for the town of Dresden and President of the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Department, died last night.
“Art” as he was known to his friends, was instrumental in having the new firehouse built in Huletts and bringing in the AT&T cell phone tower. He served on the Dresden Town Board for many years and worked in countless ways to make the community a better place.
Funeral arrangements are not available at this time.
“May God support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last.”
Hole-In-One Club
Congratulations to Mr. John Humphreys who hit a hole-in-one on the 3rd hole of the Huletts Golf Course on Saturday.
Mr. Humphreys was playing in the Day to Remember tournament and had a number of witnesses to his feat. He used a six-iron on the shot.
Congratulations to Mr. Humphreys on his accomplishment. The Hole-In-One Club just added a new member.
Dresden Republican Caucus Results
The Dresden Republican Committee met on Saturday, August 3rd, and nominated the following Republican candidates for the town-wide election to be held Tuesday, November 5th.
Town Supervisor
Robert Banks
Town Councilmen (2 Positions)
Patrick Greenough
Eddie Raymond
Town Justice
Jared Eggleston
I will also announce the Democratic candidates here, once the Democrats hold their caucus later this week. I intend to submit questionnaires to all candidates in September and will present their positions here.
FHHL Children’s Events This Week
The Pember Museum’s “Bernie” Hoffman stopped by the Huletts Landing Library & Gallery (the old firehouse) with a guest on July 26th for a children’s talk.
The Friends of Historic Huletts Landing (FHHL) will sponsor two children’s events this week.
The next children’s programs will be on Monday, August 5th at 10:00 AM, with a person from the Hyde Museum, with an art emphasis in keeping with the Georgia O’Keefe exhibit now at the Hyde. On Friday, August 9th at 10:00 AM, there will be an exhibit for children on Fort Ticonderoga.
Be sure to stop by.
The LGLC Celebrates John Apperson’s Legacy
John S. Apperson, Jr. Photo credit: Adirondack Research Library
This year marks fifty years since the passing of John S. Apperson, Jr., a celebrated Lake George conservationist. To honor his memory and accomplishments, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) held a gathering on July 21 hosted by LGLC Director Debbie Hoffman and her husband Bill, at their Bolton Landing home in the heart of “Apperson Territory”.
Over 60 people joined together for the casual event. Guests were able to walk around the property, which neighbored Bill and Kathleen Horne’s home known as the Annex, and enjoy the lakefront views.
“To live on and cherish the land,” explained Ms. Hoffman, “where such an important Father of Lake George strolled around contemplating and working out his next “battle” to passionately save the place he loved has a feeling like none other.”
Apperson was a remarkable force in the world of land conservation and public awareness of environmental issues of Lake George and the greater Adirondacks. In 1939 Apperson bought the iconic Dome Island to prevent potential development; to this day the island is off-limits to the public and serves as an important site for ecological studies.
The gathering was a dual celebration of Apperson and LGLC’s 25th Anniversary. Founded in 1988, LGLC’s efforts to protect the land surrounding Lake George carry on the work initiated by early conservationists like Apperson. LGLC even created its own “Apperson Society” to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their support for land conservation.
The gathering included a brief overview of LGLC history and ending with current day challenges, presented by LGLC Executive Director Nancy Williams.
“We have never seen so many large parcels that have such a huge impact on conservation on the market at the same time”, Williams explained. “We are creating neighborhood ad hoc committees to discuss and research the potential future of these large areas.”
Apperson’s great-niece and Virginia historian Ellen Apperson Brown also spoke to the group about her great uncle’s life. Guests were able to see pictures of Apperson as well as a remarkable collection of privately owned memorabilia shared by neighbors of the Apperson Territory, in particular Bill and Kathleen Horne.
Ms. Brown’s displays can viewed by the public at the Lake George Historical Society’s Museum.
“It was an honor to host this event,” added Ms. Hoffman, “and enhance awareness to the challenges and the accomplishments of Apperson’s life and the Lake George Land Conservancy.”
Adirondack Gospel Trio Concert
The concert on Friday the 9th at Mt. Grove Church has been canceled.
The Adirondack Gospel Trio
Wayne Williams and Friends
Featuring gospel and bluegrass music
Friday, August 9th – 7:00 PM
Mountain Grove Memorial Church
$10 at the door or
call Marian 499-2955
The concert on Friday the 9th at Mt. Grove Church has been canceled.
Surprise Birthday Party Held for Mrs. Aiken
Mrs. Catherine Aiken (center) at a surprise birthday party held for her, with her children (from left to right); Carl, Marybeth, Cathy and Stephanie.
Longtime Huletts resident, Catherine Aiken, was “totally surprised” by a birthday celebration held in her honor at the Fair Haven Inn on Sunday.
Planned by her children, and attended by many of her friends from Huletts, Mrs. Aiken did not suspect what was waiting for her as she arrived. “I’m going to get you,” is what she said to her children once she found out the festivities were for her.
Mrs. Aiken spoke to those gathered about her love for them and the community that many call home. “You are all so special to me,” said Mrs. Aiken. “This means more than you can all know.”
Congratulations and happy birthday to Mrs. Aiken!
Kerry A. McNelis Memorial Draws Large Crowd of Family and Friends
Family and friends came out to celebrate the life of Kerry A. McNelis on Saturday, July 27th. Kerry lost her courageous battle with cancer during the past year but her family and friends wanted to remember her with a day that celebrated her remarkable spirit.
The day, appropriately entitled: Live, Laugh & Love, Leave No Doubt! began with a Memorial Lands End Walk and concluded in the Huletts Casino with pictures and testimonials of Kerry and a life well-lived. Her large extended family and her neighbors throughout Huletts Landing paid tribute to a remarkable woman who made an unforgettable impact on those who knew her.
The large crowd who attended left no doubt that Kerry McNelis lived, laughed and loved well, while touching the hearts of many.