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January 30, 2010
Expansion
Haiti worries
GOP leader
The LaChute River Walkway in Ticonderoga will be extended this spring. See Page 3
A Schroon Lake native is worried about friends in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. See Page 30
A Crown Point woman has been elected to lead the county’s GOP Women. See Page 32
Community rallies to save prison Moriah Shock on closure list By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com
Panthers topple Indian/Long Lake
MINEVILLE — It’s not a done deal. That’s the assessment of Moriah
Supervisor Tom Scozzafava a week after learning the the Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility has been targeted for closure in April 2011. The prison facility, which has 102 employees, is to be closed as part of Gov. David Paterson’s plan to trim the state budget deficit. “I’ve been on the phone everyday talking to anyone who will listen,” Scozzafava said. “I have to say they
(state officials) have been receptive. They’re listening. It’s not a done deal.” The facility in Mineville houses non-violent offenders in a military boot camp-type program that involves exercise, physical labor, academics and substance abuse treatment. It is one of four shock incarceration facilities in the state.
See MORIAH, page 22
Feb. 6
Winterfest coming to Ti park
Crown Point beat previously undefeated Indian/ Long Lake, 46-34, in Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference boys basketball action Jan. 21. See sports.
Dinner-dance set in Chilson
By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com
The Chilson Volunteer Fire Company’s annual dinner-dance will take place Saturday March 6, at the Ticonderoga EMA. The menu will consist of a sit down dinner of stuffed pork loin, mashed potato, green beans, applesauce, roll and butter as well as an appetizer and dessert table. Music will be provided and the theme this year is “The Wild West.” The doors will open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. and music, dancing and door prizes will follow. Admission is $13 a person and people must be 21 years old to attend. For tickets call Larry at 585-9133 or Casie at 5856823.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-21 Opinions ......................6-7 Moriah ..........................22-23 Schroon Lake ................30 Crown Point ..................32 Sports ..........................34 Calendar ......................36 Obituaries ....................37 Classifieds....................37-40 Auto Zone ....................40-44
Scozzafava has no problem with budget cuts, but why Moriah Shock? “That’s the question,” Scozzafava said. “So far, no one has been able to answer it.” The supervisor said he has requested a face-to-face meeting with Paterson to plead his case. A community rally to show support for the prison was held Thurs-
Alyssa Rodriguez and Taylor Coffin enjoy a day of sliding at the Hague Fish and Game Club. They’ll have another opportunity for outdoor fun during Ticonderoga WinterFest Feb. 6. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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