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Washington County Beach Opens for 2009


Lifeguards, Nicole Enny, Lindsay Martell and Elyse Putorti stand in front of the new donations box at the Washington County Beach.

The Washington county beach at Huletts Landing is now open for the 2009 season. The park is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m – 8 p.m. and the swimming beach is open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

There are a few improvements for the 2009 season. Sand has been added to the volleyball court and a new donation box has been added to collect contributions.

The Washington county beach is the only free beach on Lake George in Washington county.

While the county cut funding this year, there are plans to hold a golf fundraiser and there will be some really neat T-shirts for sale which I got a preview of but which are not quite ready yet. I should have a copy of the design which I will post in the next few days.

So take a break and stop by for a swim or picnic. The Washington county beach is a hugh asset to the community and the county!

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Rainbow Over Route 4

On the way back to Huletts last night, as we were driving north on Route 4, we came across a brilliant rainbow. So we stopped and I was able to shoot some video. So here it is.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiKNm3Gjtf4

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Washington County Sales Tax Down

Washington County’s sales tax revenue is down from last year. Please try to buy local when you can. When you shop in Glens Falls/Queensbury, remember you’re shopping in Warren County.

Kentucky Derby Winner Headed to Travers

The Travers Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 29. and there are some big name horses coming to run.

What’s named Champlain?

Everything you ever wanted to know that’s named Champlain is in this press release.

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National Grid Says Enough

While National Grid says they have enough electricity for the summer season, please conserve when you can.

DEC Decides High Profile Road Case

The Lake Placid News reports that the DEC has ruled in the interesting case of Lake Placid Snowmobile Club President, Jim McCulley, driving his truck on an old Town Road.

Jimmy Hoffa Would Be Proud

The Post Star reports that Washington County recycling station workers have joined the Teamsters. I will not make a joke about about the mafia and the trash hauling business!

Hopefully, They Won’t Look in the Garbage.

This is the story about trash hauling.

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Ironside Has Become Rusty

Denton Publications has a story about guardrails that were supposed to be an environmental innovation, becoming well……rusty.

Warren & Washington County Homes Sales Plunge

The Post Star has a story about plummeting homes sales in Warren and Washington Counties.

When Photoshopping Goes Too Far

Here’s an interesting story about how some media outlets have gotten into trouble when they photoshop images. This is an interesting subject as image manipulation becomes more advanced. (The code on the page linked to has an error which may force you to scroll to the right to see the article.)

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Made in the Adirondacks: Coming Soon

Denton Publications has a story about an idea to create a logo that can be applied to things made in the Adirondacks.

Rachel Ray Returns to Lake George

She remembers where she came from. Here is a story from the Post Star about Rachel Ray returning home to Lake George for a fundraiser.

Washington County Puts Parcels Up For Sale

Washington County is really making an effort to cut back and raise revenue apart from hitting up the taxpayers. Read the Post Star article here.

Hudson River Dedging to Start this Week

The spot that they’re digging up is very close to the Washington County Building. Channel 13 reports here.

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The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Take Two

Ever heard that Japanese knotweed or garlic mustard threaten the Adirondacks? Well they do. Read the Adirondack Alamanacks’ article on how the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) was one of 26 projects across New York State to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s highest honor: the Environmental Quality Award.

This is Wrong: NY State as the Godfather

The State of NY has gone off the deep end with this move. Expect more businesses to leave NY over this one.

Washington County Sales Tax Down

This is not good news for next years Washington County Budget.

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Adirondack Almanack Celebrates 4th Anniversary

We received this press release from the Adirondack Almanack Blog celebrating 4 years in the blogosphere. If you want to keep current with Adirondack issues, stop and check out the Adirondack Almanack.

Watch Out – Work on Route 149 Slows Things Down

When traveling to Huletts during the week, be aware that there is work going on on Route 149 between the Northway and Fort Ann that will slow you down. There is a flagman and one lane is closed so that traffic both ways has to share a single lane. This work is only on weekdays, so if you’re traveling on a weekend it will be quicker.

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Who Got One / Who Returned One

The Times Union had a nice graphic showing who got an absentee ballot by county and party affiliation in the vote for the congressional seat in the 20th district. Hopefully, if you were away, you returned yours.

Gaslight Village Project Gets $2.5 Million

The Post Star reports that the Gaslight Village project in Lake George Village got a big grant from the federal government.

We Love You – John Paul II

AOL has a heartwarming story about a man left for dead a few weeks ago, who attributes his recovery to miraculous intervention by Pope John Paul II. Watch the video attached to this story.