The Huletts Current

Canadian geese have been causing significant problems around the lake.
The Lake George Association will offer a Nuisance Waterfowl Workshop on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:30pm at the Hague Community Center, and again on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 at the LGA office in Lake George. A growing population of Canada geese on the lake [...]

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The Lake George Association, a not-for-profit membership organization that protects Lake George, announced today that Lynne M. Rosenthal has joined the organization as Communications Coordinator. She will be responsible for print and electronic publications, media and government relations, and the organization’s website. Previously she served as the Assistant Director for the World [...]

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The Lake George Association (LGA), in conjunction with the Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York (CWICNY), is sponsoring a septic system training course on March 25, 2010 at the Fort William Henry in Lake George.
The one-day course, titled “Small Scale Wastewater System Design II – Alternative Systems” is designed for professionals in [...]

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I was able to confirm today that Dr. Dean L. Cook of Ticonderoga was nominated by Governor Paterson to fill a vacancy on the Lake George Park Commission caused by the expiration of the term of Thomas J. Morhouse, for a term which will expire on March 31, 2017.
Dr. Cook’s resume was provided to the [...]

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While I had not seen anything about this in the news or heard about a pending nomination, the NY State Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation voted on Tuesday, February 23rd, to move the nomination of Dean Cook to the Lake George Park Commission forward. The next step is for the nomination to be acted upon [...]

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I received the official poster from the organizers of the Lake George Alumni Association for their evening with Rachael Ray.

Correction:
I mistakenly reported that the historic Lake George photos were donated to the Bolton Library. I was informed that the glass plates were actually donated to the Bolton Museum, not the Library. I apologize for my [...]

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Looking north from Bolton Landing toward the Narrows. Green Island and Tongue Mountain on the left, Black Mountain on the right.

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Vermont Neighbor Wins Olympic Gold
Hannah Kearney from nearby Norwich, Vermont won the gold medal in the women’s moguls at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics!

Historic Lake George Photos Donated to Bolton Library
The Adirondack Almanack has a story which should interest all history lovers.
Beautiful Bird Pictures
This site: http://birdbook.org/ has some stunning photography of different birds.
You will need [...]

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Famous Jefferson Lake George Quote Put in Context
The Adirondack Almanack gives us great background information on Thomas Jefferson’s visit to Lake George which produced his memorable quote.
Effort to Save Bats Begins in Whitehall
I definitely noticed that the bat population in Huletts was down last summer, so this is some potentially good news that the Post [...]

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Here are some old match books from the Sagamore, circa 1940 -1950. I don’t think they make anything like this anymore. The coloring on them is just fantastic.

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Today the Huletts Current is happy to sit down with Anne White, author of many Lake George mystery stories. Her most recent novel, Cold Winter Nights, has just been released. All of her books take place in the Lake George region. They’re all great reads for the entire family.
To begin I understand you grew up [...]

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We’ve learned that TV personality and chef, Rachael Ray, will be returning to Lake George for her 7th Annual Lake George Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Benefit Show, April 22, 2010 at 7 pm. Pet & People Food Donation optional, book sales and signing, followed by a catered meal from her recipes. Tickets go [...]

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The caption reads:
Situated south of The Narrows, this lighthouse, off of Bolton Landing, enhances the beauty of an already pleasing scene.
Publication & Date Unknown

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Cool Pictures from the Air
I found this site recently, www.PhotosFromOnHigh.com, and there was a page dedicated to local sites which everyone should recognize.
New Lake George Mystery Book
If you want to curl up on a cold winter night with a good Lake George mystery you might want to check out Perky’s Projects review of Cold Winter [...]

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