News & Opinion About Huletts Landing, N.Y.
August 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the launch of the Smokey Bear Wildlife Prevention campaign by the U.S. Forest Service. The iconic character was created by the U.S. Forest Service as it’s mascot and modeled after a small cub rescued from a wildfire in New Mexico. It has become a symbol for forest fire prevention. Smokey’s catchphrase, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” is readily understandable to all.
Love to fish? Lake George is ready for the fifth annual King George Fishing Derby on September 13th -15th. Are you ready? Prizes awarded for the heaviest fish in the following four categories: Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass
Join hundreds of other anglers and get your entries in during September 13th -15th.
You can find the entry form – electronic or in PDF form – on the event’s website at http://www.KingGeorgeFishingDerby.com
Adults and children are invited to compete, as there are separate divisions for each. Cash prizes for the adult division are $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second, $500 for third, and $250 for fourth.
Adults can register for $50 and juniors can register for $30. FREE event T-shirt with early registration by August 31, 2019
For more information, please visit the event’s website at KingGeorgeFishingDerby.com or email info@kinggeorgefishingderby.com
“Like the grass of morning, moist with glistening dew, all the old virtues are waiting to spring up afresh.”
A.G. Sertillanges
Participants at the starting line at the 2019 Kerry McNelis Memorial Race, held in early August.
I’m a bit late in posting the results from the 2019 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.
2019 Kerry McNelis Memorial Race
Results
Men:
15 & under
1. James Mintel
2. Jack Schultz
3. Luke Webber
16-39
1. Jon Lara
2. John McNelis
3. Patrick Keenan
40-55
1. John McNelis
2. John Shultz
3. Mike Machiski
55+ (Champions)
1. Pat Keenan
2. Kevin Keough
3. Kevin McNelis
Women:
18 & under
1. Lauren Keough
2. Madilyn Machiski
3. Shayle Webber
18-30
1. Amanda McNelis
2. Taylor Keough
3. Regina Rodgers
31-55
1. Allie Curley
2. Christine McNelis
3. Kim Machiski
55+ (Champions)
1. Nancy Hurley
2. Joann Keenan
3. Donna McNelis
Youngest Boy: Jack Webber (5 years old)
Youngest Girl: Sophie Machiski (6 years old)
Most Experienced: Pat Smith
Golf – Winners
Casey Smith
Riley Smith
Pat McNelis
Patrick McNelis
The minutes for the July 2019 meeting of the Dresden Town Board were recently approved and have been posted on the town’s website.
The minutes for the June 2019 meeting of the Dresden Town Board were recently approved and have been posted on the town’s website.
On July 30 at 9:21 p.m., Warren County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch from two young women who were part of a group from Camp Chingachgook who had lost the trail when they went to retrieve water from the lake on their way to a campsite near Tongue Mountain Range. Using the coordinates obtained through 911, Dispatch was able to place their location just north of Montcalm Point on Lake George. Forest Rangers Charles Kabrehl and Arthur Perryman responded to Green Island, where they took a boat out to Montcalm Point. At the request of Forest Ranger Kabrehl, Dispatch contacted the initial caller and instructed them to head back downhill towards the western shoreline. At 10:49 p.m. the Forest Rangers found the 16-year-old from Davidson, N.C., and the 17-year-old from Troy along the shoreline where the Rangers picked them up and took them back to their camp.
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (at podium) with Walt Lender,
Executive Director of the Lake George Association, NY State Senator, Betty Little, and Lake George Village Mayor, Robert Blais. (Click image to see larger view.)
Last week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced $500,000 in grant funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission to build a new wastewater treatment facility, which is under a consent order by New York State DEC to be replaced by Fall 2021. The current facility has been in operation since 1939.
“I’m thrilled to announce $500,000 in funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission to build a much needed and modernized wastewater treatment facility,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I have been a consistent advocate for the NBRC since day one in Congress, and I’m proud to have been able to deliver this important result for the community, and will continue my efforts to revitalize our region.”
“We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Stefanik’s support in this vital project, to insure “The Queen of American Lakes” will be protected and enjoyed for many generations,” said Lake George Village Mayor Blais.
Many thanks to Congresswoman Stefanik and all those who made this funding possible.
On Saturday, July 27th the Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company opened its doors to the community with an afternoon of activities, demonstrations, give-aways and ice cream!
“STOP THE BLEED”, a New York State Campaign that educates and informs the public to learn the importance of early intervention of injury was the theme of the open house this past Saturday. The event began with a poster contest for children, ages 8-18. Three judges chose three winners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, who were awarded gifts for the creativity of their posters. All participants in the poster contest were given notebooks for school.
Children received fire hats, stickers, tattoos, and pencil kits to take home. Every 15 minutes there was a drawing for adults and the winner was given a “STOP THE BLEED” kit (a $60.00 value) which included training and instruction on its use.
Throughout the Open House fire fighters and first responders demonstrated use of fire extinguishers and fire hoses. All three fire engines were out for children to climb aboard and explore. Children were delighted to try on real ‘turnout gear’ used by real fire fighters. Brochures and educational materials were provided on home fire safety.
Children and adults alike enjoyed 140 ice cream sandwiches…….an event favorite!
The Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for its support and interest in this event and throughout the year.
Bobby Gorman, son of Millie and Bob Gorman, of Sunset Bay, married AnnMarie Spiezia on Saturday June 22nd on a perfect day on Long Island.
Many friends from Huletts Landing made the four hour plus trip to attend. A great time was had by all. The honeymoon was spent in Hawaii.
The groom’s parents would like to thank all of their Huletts friends for their support, kindness and good-wishes.
This was posted on the Governor’s Instagram account:
It’s always interesting to see our fisherman friends hold up their “catch of the day.” Lake George has some of the best fishing around so it’s nice to see the folks who can reel them in. Many thanks to Gavin Rodgers and Vinny Benvenuto for sharing these great pictures.
