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August 1, 2009
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The Tuesday Concert Series continues in Ti and the Arts Trek program for kids is Bully Busters. See Page 2
The Yonkers History Club at Moriah Central traveled to Kingston and claimed some awards. See Page 11
Times of Ti contributor and Pottersville resident turns historic letters into a literary work. See Page 13
Use of DWI fund draws scrutiny By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County may have to re-evaluate the way it uses a fund specifically
Golf outing will benefit brothers Brock and Connor Marvin, who have both been diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, will be the beneficiaries of a golf tournament scheduled for Aug. 21 at the Westport Country Club. See sports.
meant for deterring drunk drivers. The Essex County Finance Committee passed two separate resolutions at its meeting July 20 to allocate a total of $30,000 from the county’s STOP DWI fund to pay for police cruisers in both the
Lake Placid and Moriah Police Departments. While discussing the resolutions, Finance Committee chair Thomas Scozzafava, supervisor of Moriah, said he was one of a handful of county
See COUNTY, page 9
IP names new Ti mill manager Kirk Carlson replaces Chris Mallon
Schroon Lake to host duck race SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Association will host its third annual duck race on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. Hundreds of plastic ducks will be released into Mill Creek near the bridge on Main Street and will race to the finish where the creek flows into Schroon Lake. The ducks are available for temporary adoption for a $5 donation. Each adopted duck will be numbered and the first three ducks to reach the finish line will win cash prizes. First place $100, second place $75 and third place $50. The owner of the adopted duck need not be present to win. Ducks will be available for adoption at various locations around town prior to the race. For additional information or to adopt a duck call 532-0202.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-13 Opinions ......................6-7 Moriah ..........................14 Schroon Lake ................17 Crown Point ..................21 Obituaries ....................24-25 Sports ..........................26-27 Calendar ......................28 Classifieds....................29-31 Auto Zone ....................32-36
Photo from left to right is Richard (Dick) Arthur, Thomas Burieigh, Elliott Shaw, John Bartlett, and family of Donald Gijanto,Sr is Daughter's Donna Fleury,& Ann Marie Kiernan, and his son David King w/ his girl friend Susan Tubbs. and Nephew Patrick Kiernan Jr. (child in front). Receiving a Distinguished alumni award was Richard (Dick) Arthur of Ticonderoga, Thomas Burieigh of Dunwoody, Ga., and Ticonderoga, and Elliott Shaw, Jr. of Delmar. Special service awards were given to John Bartlett of Ticonderoga and to the family of Donald Gijanto, Sr. in honor of his lifelong service to Ticonderoga.
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Annual Adk Folk Music Fest on tap By Gretchen Porier gretchen@denpubs.com
Kirk Carlson, left, new International Paper Co. Ticonderoga mill manager, is welcomed by Chris Mallon, out-going manager. TICONDEROGA — Kirk Carlson has been named manager at International Paper ’s Ticonderoga mill. He will have overall responsibility for mill operations, employee engagement and financial success. He replaced Chris Mallon. “I am pleased to be here at the Ticonderoga mill and to be a part of the ongoing improvements and successes of this team,” Carlson said. “I look forward to getting to know folks over the next few weeks and working together for the mill and the community. The Ticonderoga mill is positioned for success and together with this team, I look forward to the challenges and opportunities this new role brings. “Chris Mallon has provided great leadership to this mill and I wish him great success in his new position,” he added. Carlson comes to Ticonderoga from the Georgetown mill where he served as manager of operational services since
See TI MILL, page 8
SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake Arts Council will hold its 20th annual Adirondack Folk Music Festival in the town park Sunday, Aug. 9. The concert will be noon to 5 p.m. Admission for the festival is free. The event is sponsored by Glens Falls National Bank. Concessions will be provided by the Schroon Lake Lions club. Along with the music, local artisans will be selling their wares and there will be demonstrations of Adirondack crafts. The festival will feature the talents of Roy Hurd, an Adirondack folk singer; Joan Crane, known for her finger style acoustic blues playing; and Frank Orsini, who is a prominent acoustic musician and plays the violin, viola, mandolin and celtic harp. Ed Lowman will once again grace the stage with his fiddle tunes, folk songs and fancy footwork. Sara Milonovich, also known as Sara Miles, will play her violin.
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John Kirk and Trish Miller will perform together, bringing their multi-instrumental talents to the stage. Kirk is known for his lyric voice and versatile instrumental skills. On fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and tin whistle, Kirk demonstrates a vast knowledge of musical traditions. Miller has been teaching and performing Appalachian clogging since 1980. She plays guitar, banjo and a little ukulele. The Jamcrackers will also perform. The band features the voice and soulful ballads of Peggy Lynn, the baritone and original songs of Dan Berggren and national champion hammered dulcimer player Dan Duggan. The Jamcrackers have old-fashioned sounding folk songs that celebrate the people and culture of the Adirondacks. The mission of the Schroon Lake Arts Council is to cultivate, promote, foster, sponsor and develop the understanding, taste and love of the musical and visual arts in our community. For more information check www.schroonlakearts.com or call 532-9259.
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