Entries from June 2010
The Greens Are Waiting For You
June 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: The Landing
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
June 22nd, 2010 · Comments Off
A marble statute of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha in the the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. June 22, 1980 was the day that Kateri Tekakwitha was beatified by Pope John Paul II, and as such she is referred to as Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha within the Roman Catholic Church. Who [...]
Tags: Adirondacks · History
Whitehall Says NO to Growth, Jobs & Expanded Tax Base
June 21st, 2010 · Comments Off
When presented with an option to have a supermarket, bank and restaurant on a vacant piece of property in Whitehall, the Whitehall Town Board voted against growth, jobs and an expanded tax base. Richard LaChapelle, Farrell Prefountaine and David Hollister. These are the Whitehall Town Board members who voted against a proposal that would have [...]
Tags: Whitehall
Chuck Foster, R.I.P.
June 21st, 2010 · Comments Off
I’m sorry to report that Chuck Foster passed away on Sunday, June 20th. The potluck dinner in support of Chuck’s family is still going to take place this Saturday. Funeral details are not available at this time. Our sincere condolences to the entire Foster family.
Tags: Our Neighbors · The Landing
Adirondack Extreme / Bolton Landing
June 19th, 2010 · Comments Off
“The only park of its kind in the United States.” To learn more about Adirondack Extreme, click here.
Tags: Lake George · Our Neighbors
Please Help Chuck Foster
June 19th, 2010 · Comments Off
On Saturday, June 26th at 1 pm, there will be a potluck dinner and silent auction to benefit Chuck Foster and his family at the Dresden fire house. Chuck is a local contractor who has done much work in Huletts over the years. His wife, Jennifer Hallock, has worked in the Post Office for the [...]
Tags: The Landing
Casino News
June 18th, 2010 · Comments Off
Leann wanted me to post the following announcement regarding the Casino: Just wanted everyone to know that the Casino is now open for dinner on Thursday thru Sunday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Reservations can be made by calling 499-0361. I am still waiting for the Liquor License to be issued by NY State. I [...]
Tags: The Landing
Bits of Everything
June 17th, 2010 · Comments Off
Georgia O’Keefe’s Lake George Years The Free George does a good job detailing Georgia O’Keefe’s time in Lake George. What Would Really Happen if NY Shut Down? The Post Star opines on what might really happen if NY State shuts down. Ground Zero Mosque? Of Mosques and Men presents an original piece about the Mosque [...]
Tags: Lake George · NY State · Our Neighbors · The Environment · The Landing
Sign Time
June 17th, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: Lake George · The Landing
July 4th Weekend
June 17th, 2010 · Comments Off
So you’re sitting at work, daydreaming of summer and the July 4th weekend. You’re thinking about the community fellowship, the great food, and the baskets of cheer. So I know what you’re thinking about, so daydream no more! You’re thinking about the annual 4th of July cocktail party on the golf course! So here are [...]
Tags: The Landing
An Embrace?
June 16th, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: The Environment · The Landing
Ti Cub Scouts Make Waves & Meet Requirements
June 16th, 2010 · Comments Off
A group of Ticonderoga Cub Scouts recently completed their requirements for Wildlife Conservation loops and pins aboard the Lake George Association’s Floating Classroom. Last week, four dens from Ticonderoga Cub Scout Pack 72 enjoyed an eco-learning adventure aboard the Lake George Association’s Floating Classroom. Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelo scouts learned how to use the [...]
Tags: Lake George · The Environment · Ticonderoga
Bits of Everything
June 15th, 2010 · Comments Off
Andrew Cuomo’s Private Life Not Private After All The Washington Times does an expose on Andrew Cuomo’s private life. What is Rock Snot? WNBZ does a story about a new form of invasive species. Birding in the Adirondacks Learn all you want about boreal birds, bugs, and bears at laurakammermeier.com.
Tags: Adirondacks · Local Wildlife · NY State · The Environment
Gnome Pun Intended
June 15th, 2010 · Comments Off
Tags: Casino Fun


