News & Opinion About Huletts Landing, N.Y.
Entertainer Bobby Dick with his wife Susan a/k/a “DJ Susie Q” before Friday night’s show in the Casino.
Many thanks to entertainer, Bobby Dick, and his wife Susan, a/k/a “DJ Susie Q”, who brought their unique vocal gifts to the Casino for a show on Friday July 12th.
An enthusiastic crowd listened to some fantastic music and learned from Bobby some unique facts about Rock ‘n’ Roll’s great artists whom Bobby toured with.
The fun was enjoyed by an enthusiastic group of families.
Performer Bobby Dick will perform his ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 101 at the Huletts Casino on Friday, July 12th from 9 pm until midnight.
Bobby loves to engage the audience with his stage banter, comedy, parodies and just seeing the funny side of life. Bobby is joined by his wife Susan a/k/a “DJ Susie Q”, who provides background music, harmonies and a lead or two. Bobby adds, “She’s also younger and stronger and makes a great roadie too!” So if you want to be a part of rock ‘n’ roll history, come to the head of the class with Bobby Dick “Rock ‘n’ Roll 101” on Friday night at 9 pm at the Huletts Casino.
Members of the Huletts Volunteer Fire Company drilled this past week in front of the Huletts Casino. (Click on image to see full-scale.)
This past week, the Huletts Volunteer Fire Department held a fire drill to simulate a response to a fire in Huletts Landing. Water was quickly pumped up from the lake and was used to fight a simulated fire.
The drill took place in front of the Huletts Casino. Here are some pictures from the event. Many thanks to all the volunteers who took part!! (All pictures clickable for full-view.)
Huletts volunteers at work.
Recently, I was out for a walk early in the morning in Huletts when I encountered an unleashed dog. The dog was unfriendly and quite aggressive and rushed me, barking and snapping. It ignored all commands from its owner to respond. This is a perfect example of why dogs always need to be leashed.
Part of the universal appeal of Huletts, is its safety and the “caring spirit” of the community. Young children and wildlife abound. What if the unleashed dog had encountered a child and a child had been bitten or scratched? What if the dog went after a another animal and was bitten by that animal?
The owner of the dog was clearly ignorant of, or simply disregarded, the rules of numerous Huletts Associations that require dogs to be leashed. By doing so, this person showed little concern for their neighbor’s safety or that of their dog by allowing the animal to be unleashed. The owner’s response to me was that they did not expect to encounter anyone on their morning walk.
I share this story to highlight the importance of keeping pets leashed and under control. The purpose of having a “leash rule” only works if people follow it.
A number of art enthusiasts came to Huletts Landing by boat to find the location that a famous painting was created from.
An art history cruise visited Huletts Landing Monday June 24th, arranged by the Albany Institute of History and Art under the direction of artist Anne Diggory, whose exhibition is at the museum until August 18th.
The group came on shore to view the perspective that David Johnson depicted in two paintings in 1870 and 1874. The 1870 version is in the collection of the museum.
Posing with a reproduction of the painting are Tammis Groft, Executive Director of the Albany Institute of History and Art; Anne Diggory, tour director; and Doug McCombs, the museum’s Chief Curator.
The 1870 version of the painting by David Johnson.
Jon-Carl Smith and Serena Gallagher celebrate with their wedding party in Huletts Landing on June 15, 2019.
Congratulations to Jon-Carl Smith and Serena Gallagher who were married on Saturday, June 15th. It was a slightly windy day, but the sun was out for the large crowd who witnessed the wedding ceremony on the Huletts Landing Property Owners Civic Association’s beach. Congratulations are also extended to the Smith and Gallagher families.
The day was sunny and warm as the bride and groom exchanged their vows.
The happy couple walking arm-in-arm, in front of the many family and friends who wished them well, as the wedding ceremony concluded.
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The Friends of Historic Huletts Landing (FHHL) recently announced their schedule for 2019.
The Friends of Historic Huletts Landing (FHHL) will have an exciting schedule this summer. Please remember to pay your dues at www.historichuletts.org.
June 22: Clean up day. 8am-12pm
June 29: Trustees Meeting. 9am Huletts Libary & Gallery
June 29: Nancy Smith will show her paintings. 5-7pm, Huletts Libary & Gallery
July 14: “Lighting the Cities and Hotels in New York State before Electricity” by John Ripp 7:30pm, Mountain Grove Memorial Church
July 27: Tom Keating; Jim Keating; Drawings Show, Huletts Libary & Gallery
July 31: “New York City Landmarks” by Tom Keating 7:30pm, Mountain Grove Memorial Church
August 17: “Why Build the Northern Canal and Its Impact on Canal Communities” by Brad Utter, New York State Museum 7:30pm, Mountain Grove Memorial Church
August 31: Members Meeting. 9 am, Huletts Libary & Gallery
Today, in gratitude and love, we pause to thank God for His precious gift of fathers. For all of our fathers, we give thanks for you. Keep up the good work dads, in your job that has no off days.
Giancarlo & Natalia (Ripp) Capodanno had the sun shine on their wedding in Huletts Landing on June 1, 2019.
The 2019 “summer season” may just be starting, but the first wedding to take place in Huletts happened on June 1, 2019. Congratulations to Giancarlo & Natalia (Ripp) Capodanno and the Ripp and Capodanno families.
The bride and groom were married on the shores of Lake George and a festive party followed.
The happy couple departing by boat.
The minutes for the May 2019 meeting of the Dresden Town Board were recently approved and have been posted on the town’s website.
Clifford David, Jr.
The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) announced the appointment of Clifford David, Jr. its Board of Directors.
David has been involved in land conservation for over 30 years. He has extensive experience in non-profit, government and private sectors, with a focus on blending conservation and economic development. David has been coming to the Lake George region for more than 40 years, including as a Bolton resident during the last 20.
On joining the LGLC Board, David said, “I have always believed that it is important to support and be involved in organizations that align with my values. The LGLC brings together my deep interest in protecting our ecosystem while enhancing the communities’ interests and uses of this beautiful watershed.”
“Cliff brings extensive experience in the field of land protection to the LGLC,” said LGLC Executive Director Jamie Brown, “from the operation of land trusts and organizational management, to the implementation of land protection on large landscape and watershed-scale levels, and project development for businesses that maximize conservation outcomes. I am confident that he will be vital part of our work and make a positive impact on the Lake George watershed.”
David is the President and CEO of Conservation Economics, a consulting company that provides services to corporate and individual landowners who wish to monetize the value of their property while protecting its natural and historic resources. David has a B.S. in Botany from the University of Vermont, and a M.S. in Organization and Management from Antioch College. He serves on many for-profit and non-profit boards and councils in the greater Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania.
Jean II Restout (1692-1768) (Wikimedia Commons)
ACTS 2:1-11
When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues,
as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven
staying in Jerusalem.
At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd,
but they were confused
because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
They were astounded, and in amazement they asked,
“Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans?
Then how does each of us hear them in his native language?
We are Parthians, Medes, and Elamites,
inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia,
Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene,
as well as travelers from Rome,
both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs,
yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues
of the mighty acts of God.”