The minutes for June meeting of the Dresden Town Board, were recently approved and have been posted on the town’s website.
LGLC Buys 25 Acres in Dresden
The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has protected 25 acres on County Rt 6 in the Town of Dresden. The property, which was purchased by the LGLC on July 8, 2020, includes 1,300 feet of Fairy Brook, a tributary of Lake George.
This project fits within the LGLC’s Huletts Landing Conservation Initiative, which focuses on protecting the wetlands and stream corridors in this steep region of the watershed. These efforts are crucial to managing stormwater flow and reducing the amount of sediment and contaminants entering Lake George.
Last summer the LGLC protected a total of 137 acres in the Initiative area, protecting significant lengths of tributaries that flow into Lake George, including some of Fairy Brook.
This property had been approved for the construction of a small house and leach field near the steep slopes leading to the stream. Its protection has effectively prevented a potentially significant negative impact on the property’s sensitive and erodible slopes.
The property is currently not open to the public except by special request, due to limited accessibility.
Power Issues Strike Huletts
After hearing about dimming lights and fans running slower the last few days, I spotted a National Grid truck last night and inquired about what was going on.
The National Grid person admitted that most homes in Huletts are only getting about 90 volts of electricity. The reason is two-fold: consumption is way up and the line coming over the mountain only has so much capacity. In other words, there is too much demand for the supply National Grid has available.
So please monitor and watch your power consumption.
Float Like a Butterfly
Nature sometimes provides the most interesting of all dramas.
After today’s storm, I noticed a butterfly floating and moving about. As it moved, a small bird appeared and tried to eat it. But the butterfly fluttered and floated away every time the bird snapped at it. The bird ultimately gave up and the butterfly continued on its quite jerky path.
We see new things everyday!
Happy 4th of July
Catholic Chapel in Huletts to Open July 4th
The Chapel of the Assumption in Huletts Landing will reopen for 6:00 pm Mass on Saturday July 4th. Due to the holiday weekend and limited seating, there will be online signups for this Mass at Huletts.
Please call the office at Our Lady of Hope in Whitehall if you need assistance with signing up for Mass at Huletts on July 4.
Please observe the current Diocese requirements for attending Mass: Indoors, masks are required except for the priest and deacon and those under 3 years old.
Mother and Ducklings Enjoying the Morning
Huletts is filled with an abundance of wildlife. On my morning walk yesterday, I snapped this family of ducks out for the day.
Tree on Golf Course Splits, Half Falls
The tree along the 7th fairway that split on Friday evening.
A large tree standing near the end of the 7th fairway, split suddenly on Friday night, with half falling to the ground while the other half still continued to stand. The tree is estimated to be over 100 years old. Please remain away from the tree at this time.
Looking over from the 6th fairway.
Looking up along the 7th fairway.
Click pictures to see larger images.
Lake George Island Camping Reopens
The DEC continues to announce re-openings of campgrounds in the region. Yesterday, June 19th, the DEC opened Narrow Island, Glen Island and Long Island, to process Island camping reservations.
Look here for the most updated information: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7820.html
Soda Fountain Plans to Open June 27th
A new “carry-out” window has replaced the old window in the front of the Soda Fountain. It will be painted soon.
Parents your children will be happy! The Soda Fountain is scheduled to open for “carry out” service from the front window starting on June 27th. There will be no seating inside as of this time, but you will be able to go for a walk and stop for some ice cream on your evening stroll. Plan on coming a bit earlier and staying six feet apart, but the children will leave happy.
NYS Coronavirus Update
A fact: New York state, which once had the highest number of cases in the nation, now has the nation’s lowest rate of transmission (Rt) — at just 0.77. An Rt of 1 or higher means that COVID-19 is increasing — an Rt of below 1 means it is decreasing.
Why is New York one of the rare few where case numbers continue to decline even as the state reopens? Governor Cuomo believes it’s because of New Yorkers’ discipline and caution — including the widespread wearing of face masks. We must continue to be disciplined. If we stay the course, we will avoid the “second waves” that other countries are now grappling with.
The number of COVID hospitalizations continues to decline. Yesterday total hospitalizations fell to 1,898, from 2,042 the day before. Sadly we lost 42 New Yorkers to the virus.
Elsewhere:
Finley, the 6-year-old Golden Retriever from Canandaigua, NY, who was recognized by Guinness World Records for being able to hold a record six tennis balls in his mouth with no assistance, finally received his certification. He even broke his own record and is able to hold seven tennis balls in his mouth. Congratulations again to this very good dog on his world record!
Catholic Churches to Reopen
Our Lady of Hope (OLH / Whitehall) and St. Ann’s (SA / Fort Ann) will reopen for Masses this weekend, June 13-14, at 25% capacity, and weekday Masses thereafter. The Chapel of the Assumption in Huletts Landing will open for the season soon.
New York State and the Diocese of Albany have various safety requirements, so please virtuously follow the protocols and be patient with the volunteers reopening the churches.
During the pandemic it is still not obligatory to attend Sunday Mass. Those who are sick or have had contact with COVID should stay home.
Lake George Fishing
A northern pike caught off of Huletts recently.
I really enjoy passing along pictures of large fish caught in Lake George. This picture was sent to me by some fishermen who caught this northern pike off of Huletts recently. I was told it was a “fight” to reel it in.
DEC Forest Ranger Rescues Near Lake George
Town of Fort Ann
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On June 1 at 1:50 p.m., Washington County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch reporting a 45-year-old male hiker from Glens Falls was unconscious after suffering a seizure on the Shelving Rock Bay Trail. When Forest Rangers Callee Baker and Mark St. Claire responded to the scene, the man was conscious and alert. With assistance from the Fort Ann Fire Department, the hiker was evaluated and brought back to the trailhead using a wheeled litter and a six-wheeler. The subject refused further medical treatment.
Town of Bolton
Warren County
Wilderness Rescue: On June 3 at 8:53 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a father and son from Oakland, New Jersey, who were hiking down the Tongue Mountain range when they requested assistance. The 20-year-old advised Dispatch that his 50-year-old father was about 600 yards behind him. Both men had run out of water and were feeling dizzy and nauseous. Coordinates provided by the hikers placed them about a half mile from Montcalm Point. Forest Rangers Chuck Kabrehl and Evan Donegan responded to Green Island and took a boat to Montcalm Point to assist. While awaiting Forest Ranger arrival, the pair contacted Dispatch to advise that they were beginning to shiver and that the father’s lips had turned purple. The pair had abandoned one pack up the trail, and another pack with dry clothing and sleeping bags close to their current location. The hikers were advised to go back to where the pack was until Rangers arrived. Forest Rangers Kabrehl and Donegan reached the two men at 10:50 p.m., escorted them to the boat, and gave them a ride back to shore. Onc