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Crown Point to mark its founding
Saturday, May 18, 2013
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This Week TICONDEROGA
Memorial Day festivities May 26 and 27
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By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com
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Index 2-10
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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CALENDAR
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MORIAH
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SCHROON LAKE
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CROWN POINT
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OUTDOOR
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IN BRIEF
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CLASSIFIED
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Treyce Elethorp, age 2, checked out all the fire trucks before deciding that the Chilson Fire Department’s classic 1979 Dodge Powerwagon pumper Number 134 was just right for a future firefighter. Elethrop was one of those attending the Chilson Fire Department’s RecruitNY open house, which included a pancake breakfast and lunch. People interested in the Chilson FD can call 585-2510 or Email stephenephelpsjr@gmail.com.
By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com HAGUE Ñ Hague will mark Memorial Day, honoring World War II and Civil War veterans. Sponsored by the Hague Senior Citizens Club, the festivities will be held Saturday, May 25, and will include activities in the town park, a parade and a memorial service. The dayÕ s activities will also note the
Warren County bicentennial, which is being celebrated in 2013. Ò FunFestÓ will get things started. Held in the town park, Ò FunFestÓ will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature K9 search and rescue, ABC Critters, Upyonda Farms, Penelope the Clown, WOKO radio personality Steve Pelkey, vendors, games, face painting and food concessions by local organizations. At 12:30 p.m. the Cambridge Band will perform in the park.
The traditional Memorial Day parade will be held at 2 p.m., proceeding down Graphite Mountain Road (Route 8) to the park. The parade will feature bands, floats, classic cars and more. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. World War II veterans Art Tricka, Frank Koenig, Bruce Craig, Richard Feibush and Betty McGuire will serve as parade grand CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Area schools wrap up 2013-14 spending plans In Ticonderoga By Fred Herbst
In Putnam By Fred Herbst
In Moriah By Fred Herbst
In Crown Point By Fred Herbst
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In Schroon Lake
TICONDEROGA Ñ Facing a $540,000 budget gap, the Ticonderoga Central School board of education was forced to make tough decisions when
PUTNAM Ñ Thanks to a reprieve from New York State, the proposed 2013-14 Putnam Central School budget meets the state-mandated tax cap.
PORT HENRY Ñ After several years of struggling to meet the state-mandated tax cap, Moriah Central School caught a break as it prepared
CROWN POINT — Difficult choices the past five years are now paying dividends for the Crown Point Central School District.
SCHROON LAKE Ñ Schroon Lake Central SchoolÕ s proposed 2013-14 budget meets the state-mandated tax cap while restoring teaching positions cut a year ago. The proposed spending plan totals $7,400,244. ThatÕ s
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CROWN POINT Ñ Crown Point has observed Memorial Day for 145 years, but the 2013 festivities will mark an even bigger anniversary. Crown Point is celebrating the 225th year of its founding. Ò We are hoping to make this yearÕ s event deserving of 225 years of heritage,Ó said Jodi Gibbs, chairwoman of the Crown Point Memorial Day committee. Ò To do this, we are inviting all individuals, businesses, church and school groups to enter a float in our parade. We invite everyone to come out and help us commemorate this momentous occasion. It isnÕ t every day that you get to recognize 225 years.Ó The traditional parade will highlight the two-day Memorial Day observance. The parade will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 27. Anyone wishing to be in the parade should contact Gibbs by calling 597-3492. An ecumenical church service at the bandstand in Veterans Park will kick off the Memorial Day activities at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26.
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