Today, I post part one of my interview with Huletts Assemblyman, Tony Jordan. Thank you Assemblyman Jordan for agreeing to be interviewed by the Huletts Current. You are the Assemblyman for Huletts Landing and the Town of Dresden. While you are a relatively new Assemblyman, you have strong roots in the Adirondacks. Could you tell [...]
Entries from March 2010
Interview with Assemblyman Tony Jordan, Part 1
March 19th, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: The Landing · Washington County
An Interview with Assemblyman Tony Jordan
March 19th, 2010 · Comments Off
I had the distinct privilege and honor this week to conduct a wide-ranging interview with our NY State Assemblyman, Tony Jordan. We discussed many interesting topics, ranging from Assemblyman Jordan’s deep roots in Washington County, his work on ethics reform, the growing problems at the Adirondack Park Agency, to even the dysfunction of New York [...]
Tags: The Landing · Washington County
Your Address is Needed
March 16th, 2010 · Comments Off
Approximately 3 years ago the Outreach Committee of both Huletts churches compiled an address and phone directory of all Huletts residents with winter and summer addresses. They sold these during the summer months as a fund raiser. Well this year they are at it again. Louise Davidson and Trudie McMaster are in charge of compiling [...]
Tags: The Landing
Bits of Everything
March 14th, 2010 · Comments Off
Couple to Invest Big in Whitehall The Post Star reports on a couple who are planning some new ventures in Whitehall. Road Salt is the Problem The Adirondack Daily Enterprise presents a great article on a new study which says road salt use in the Adirondack Park should be curbed and studied further. UVM Wins [...]
Tags: Adirondacks · Our Neighbors · Whitehall
Now for Some History: 1873
March 13th, 2010 · Comments Off
Coming Rain on Lake George Sanford Robinson Gifford 1873
Tags: History · The Environment
Saturday Quote
March 13th, 2010 · Comments Off
“An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous.” Henry Ford
Tags: Our Neighbors
2009 Test Results Show Lake George is Clearer Than 113 Other New York Lakes
March 11th, 2010 · Comments Off
Lake George received the best reading on a measurement for clarity among 113 New York lakes in 2009, the Lake George Association announced today. Peter Leyh, an LGA member, was one of several LGA volunteers to participate in the 2009 Citizen Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP), coordinated on Lake George by the Lake George Association. [...]
Tags: Lake George
Ghost Hunters at Fort Ti – Weds Night
March 9th, 2010 · Comments Off
I already put this on the calendar, but here’s a friendly reminder that the Ghost Hunters episode filmed at Fort Ticonderoga will air Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. on the Sci-Fi channel. http://www.fort-ticonderoga.org/news/ghost-hunters.htm Fort Ticonderoga will also be offering Ghost Tours during the months of July and August on most Friday and Saturday nights. This might [...]
Tags: Adirondacks · History · Ticonderoga
Jean Cooper, R.I.P.
March 9th, 2010 · Comments Off
I am sorry to report that Jean Cooper, the long-serving former Postmaster of the Huletts Landing Post Office, passed away on Sunday. Jean was a friendly presence for many years in the Post Office, welcoming residents and visitors alike. She always went above and beyond the call of her official duties and did much to [...]
Tags: Our Neighbors · The Landing
Nuisance Waterfowl Workshop Offered
March 7th, 2010 · Comments Off
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 [...]
Tags: Lake George · Local Wildlife
Jet Ski + Jet Pack = JetLev
March 7th, 2010 · Comments Off
It looks dangerous and is, reportedly, incredibly expensive, but there is no denying the near-maximal awesome factor of the Jetlev Flyer. Power comes from a four-stroke engine in a small “boat” which drags in the water behind/below the flying harness, and to which it is tethered by a big yellow hose that supplies high-pressure water [...]
Tags: Casino Fun
Bits of Everything
March 6th, 2010 · Comments Off
Boy Scouts Get New Stamp The Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, so to commemorate this event, the Postal Service has issued a new stamp. Please remember to purchase the new boy scout stamp and all your other stamps at the Huletts Landing Post Office. States Pension Funds Not Enough The [...]
Tags: History · National News · NY State · Our Neighbors
Saturday Quote
March 6th, 2010 · Comments Off
“I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there’s purpose and worth to each and every life.” Ronald Reagan
Tags: Our Neighbors
Now for Some History: 1890
March 5th, 2010 · Comments Off
New York – A Lake George Landing – Saluting the Passengers
Tags: History


