In Memory of John Steitz, founder of Fishing Derby at Summit Lake and Summit Community Center

So sorry to hear about the passing of John Steitz August 9th. I will always remember him for starting and continuing the Fishing Derby at Summit Lake and of course his vision to start and lead Summit Community Center Inc. to build a community center. John was born June 12, 1935 in Yonkers, NY. Photo of John at the June 13, 2026 Fishing Derby.

SUMMIT - Took two grandchildren to the Sunshine Fair last week; it was fun but a few hours were enough for me. They had pretty good weather for Fair week this year.

Summit Lake is still quite comfortable to swim in.

Last week was the last 8pm sunset until next May, ugh.

Delicious breakfast at the Charlotteville Schoolhouse last Sunday. Photo of Gary Bower, of Charlotteville, ringing the bell to get attention and make announcements of the upcoming events.

Bears Hollow Church August services. Hymn sing at 10:30am followed by service. Preachers, Aug 23rd - Friar Peter Chepaitis and Aug 30th - Pastor Carl Shepard.

August 21- Music on the Mountain Western Night with Pat Fowler 6-8pm at the Charlotteville Schoolhouse. Sponsored by the Summit Community Center.

August 22 – Chicken BBQ at Summit FD 1-3pm. Dinners $15 and halves $10.

August 23- Summit Summer Events, sponsored by Town of Summit 12:30-1:30pm at 2861 Rte 10, Summit, Patty and the Mygrain folk music.

August 29 – Music on the Mountain 11am-7pm 2971 Rte 10 across from Summit Lake with Patty & the Mygrain, North Slope, Pat Fowler and Greg Zeh Classic Country and High on the Hog BBQ food truck will be there. $10 fee.

August 29 – 14th Annual Family Farm Day. To see lists of participating farms go to https://cceschoharie-otsego.org/agriculture/family-farm-day.

August 30- Summit Summer Events, sponsored by Town of Summit 12:30-1:30pm at 2861 Rte 10, Summit, Wildlife Alive.

August 30 - Tin Roof Blues will perform Dixieland-style music from the Town Green bandstand 3pm. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Maple Museum, Jefferson.

September 5 - 13th Annual Fire Tower Lighting from 8:30pm to 9pm. Mt. Utsayantha in Stamford will be one of the lit towers.

September 12 & 19 – Mums for sale at Middleburgh Library, 323 Main St, Middleburgh from 10am until sold. Mums are $10 each in 8”pots. Fundraiser for the Dr. Best House and Museum.

September 12- Contra Dance with live string music and caller at Breakabeen Grange 7-10pm, at 130 Clauverwie Rd.

September 19 – Mums for sale at Middleburgh Library, 323 Main St, Middleburgh from 10am until sold. Mums are $10 each in 8”pots. Fundraiser for the Dr. Best House and Museum.

September 19 – Chicken-n-Biscuit Dinner at Charlotteville FD 5-7pm to benefit the Charlotteville Cemetery Association.

September 19 & 20 – Sharon Springs Harvest Festival 10am-5pm (this is my favorite in the County)

September 20 - Charlotteville Schoolhouse Breakfast 8am-11am - Table service, family-style dining featuring: Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs made to order, Sausage patties, Sausage gravy, Home-style potatoes, Coffee, Tea, OJ - Serving local maple syrup from Terrell’s Sugarhouse and local farm fresh eggs $12 adults, $5 children ages 6-12 children age 5 and under eat for free. Season-long 50/50 Raffle and bake sale.

September 26 – Wildlife Festival at Blenheim-Gilboa Power Authority 10am-4pm.

History

July 31, 1957 Stamford Mirror-Recorder - WOMEN AND GIRLS WANTED for inspection of eggs. Will train. Steady work, full time or part time. Charlotte Valley Poultry Farm, Charlotteville, N. Y. Phone Worcester 4717.