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Moriah wins overtime thriller Moriah edged Seton Catholic, 35-30, in overtime in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference girls basketball action Feb. 11. Hayley Waldron scored four points in the OT as Moriah posted the win. She finished with 10 points and 15 rebounds. See sports.
Winter break activities scheduled The Schroon Youth Commission has announced activities during winter break Feb. 18-27. The ski tow will be open Friday Feb. 18, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, and Monday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 22, through Thursday, Feb.24, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, will be the Cardboard Box Derby 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an ice skating party Tuesday, Feb 22, at the hockey rink 5-9 p.m. There will be a sled and ski party Sunday, Feb. 26, 4-8 p.m. at the ski tow.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2011
Marina project OKed
Ti plans mock budgets By Fred Herbst
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PORT HENRY — Lakefront development is the key to Moriah’s economic future. That’s the belief of local officials and a reason they’re thrilled with recent Adirondack Park Agency approval of a marina project. “We all know the lakefront is the key to our future,” Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said. “We’re excited about this project. That property is a key to the economic future of the community.” The APA approved a series of variances in January, clearing the way for the renovation and expansion of Velez Marina on Lake Champlain. It is located in the village of Port Henry. Moriah and Port Henry officials worked to secure the APA approval. “The town and village worked hard to make this a reality,” Scozzafava said. “That’s a key piece of property for the town of Moriah and the village of Port Henry.” Velez Marine occupies 1,255 feet of Lake Champlain shoreline in Port Henry, just north of the state Department of Environmental Conservation boat launch. The site is currently in decline
TICONDEROGA — The 2012 Ticonderoga town budget won’t be adopted for 10 months, but local leaders want to get a jump on what’s expected to be a difficult process. Supervisor Deb Malaney said the town’s operational efficiency committee is creating mock budgets, based on the 2 percent property tax cap proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Some version of a property tax cap will likely be passed,” Malaney said. “Rather than wait until fall, we’re going to start work on this now.” Holding town taxes to a 2 percent increase will be a challenge for Ticonderoga trustees. Last fall they struggled before adopting a $5 million 2011 budget that raised local taxes 3.6 percent — nearly twice the proposed tax cap. Malaney said she hopes any property tax cap legislation will be accompanied by mandate relief. Mandates handed down by the state often add to town expenses, she noted. “If there’s no mandate relief, it will be a very difficult budget,” she said.”
Math class can be hard work, but getting the right answer can bring smiles as Lexi Subra shows at Schroon Lake Central School.
See BUDGETS, page 23
See MARINA, page 17
Crown Point
Chamber forms with 34 charter members By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — The new Crown Point Chamber of Commerce has 34 charter members. The chamber held its organizational meeting recently, electing officers, adopting bylaws and discussing the community’s future. Joe Bodette of Frenchman’s Restaurant and Nancy Ockrin of Stoney Lonesome Bed and Breakfast were voted in as co-chairpeople. Jen Palmer of JP Construction was elected secretary and Jean Proietti was elected treasurer. Norm St. Pierre of Norm’s Bait and Tackle was elected to the chamber board. “The chamber ’s goals and objectives were reiterated, including short and long range plans,” The Crown Point Chamber of Commerce held its organizational meeting recently. From left are Lena Robe-
See CHAMBER, page 15
toy, Joan Hunsdon, Jean Proietti, Jen Palmer, Joe Bodette, Nancy Ockrin and Wendy Terbeek.
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