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August 15, 2009
Coupon Queen
Encampment
Outdoors
Jill Cataldo addresses the question: Is my store losing money because of my couponing? See Page 7
Hundreds turn out at the Crown Point Historic Site for British, French and Indian war encampment. See Page 13
Was APA Chairman Curt Stiles in the wrong when he opened a locked gate? You be the judge. See Page 20
Supervisors ponder personnel expenses By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com
Tourney Champs The 2009 Ticonderoga Little League 10U team, made up of 9 and 10-year-olds, recently won the “Mark Michalek Tournament,” named for a longtime local coach who succumbed to cancer. See sports.
SLA plans picnic SCHROON — The Schroon Lake Association will be holding a picnic at Scaroon Manor on Aug. 22 from 4 - 7 p.m. A pig and turkey roast dinner with two side dishes and a beverage will be served. There will be an exciting horse race (Schroon Lake-style) and a paper airplane contest. One can also join in the fun by participating in bocce, croquet, horseshoe pitching, badminton, volleyball or swimming. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at one of the following locations: 1) Morningstar Bristo, Main St, SL; 532- 0707 or 2) Tumble Inn Bed and Breakfast, 875 US Route 9, SL; 5327605. Participants must be a member of the SLA to participate; all are welcome. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 16. Scaroon Manor, a State Day Use Area, charges $8 per car for admission or $16 per boat.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-11 Opinions ......................6-7 Moriah ..........................12 Crown Point ..................13 Obituaries ....................14 Sports ..........................17 Schroon Lake ................18 Calendar ......................19 Classifieds....................22-25 Auto Zone ....................25-28
ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County supervisors are leaving the door open for two tentative salaried positions in the midst of strict limitations on county hiring. A policy instituted by Essex County Manager Daniel Palmer requires county department heads to seek resolutions from the Board of Supervisors
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Quad events continue By Gretchen Porier gretchen@denpubs.com
CROWN POINT — The Champlain quad centennial celebration will continue with the Day Peckinpaugh canal boat docking at the pier in Crown Point Wednesday Aug. 19. The event will mark the debut of the original orchestral score “The Crown Point Suite,” composed by local resident Laurel Rule. The facilities and camp grounds are located on the shore of Lake Champlain. The pier was built in 1929 to serve the passengers accessing Crown Point from steamboats cruising up and down Lake Champlain. The lighthouse, originally constructed in 1858, was reconstructed as a monument to Samuel de Champlain in recognition of 300th anniversary of his exploration. The Crown Point Pier and Champlain Memorial Lighthouse were renovated this year. The pier restorations included reinforcement of the metal trusses and decking, repair to the roof, and thorough cleaning of all exterior and interior surfaces and new signs. The 72-foot granite lighthouse was repaired and cleaned. The
See QUAD, page 13
before including a request for new paid positions in their 2010 budget proposals. The policy is designed to limit spending on personnel, one of the largest portions of the county’s budget Transportation coordinator Nancy Dougal brought a request to the Essex County Human Services committee Aug. 10 for the creation of a new account clerk position in the county’s transportation department.
By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com HAGUE — For over a century, people of all walks of life have enjoyed the traditional summer recreational pleasures offered by the Silver Bay Association, whether it’s water sports, relaxing on the porch of the organization’s grand historic lodge, or just enjoying the scenery of its setting on the northern shores of Lake George. Saturday Aug. 8, dozens of area families from the region experienced these traditional activities at Silver Bay, as the organization held its annual Community Day. In conjunction with the event, a celebration was held observing the 100th anniversary of Silver Bay’s auditorium, a looming timber-frame structure that since 1909 has hosted plays, lectures, worship services and other gatherings at Silver Bay, an YMCA retreat steeped in history. Under clear skies, families enjoyed a day full of tennis, swimming, hiking, archery, crafts and boating at Silver Bay, usually available only to those who book a vacation or conference at the resort. Residents of area communities from Warren and Essex counties enjoyed taking one of Silver Bay’s canoes or kayaks out for a paddle, playing a game of shuffleboard, climbing up an indoor rock wall, or merely passing time in a rocking chair and socializing with others on the porch of Silver Bay’s historic, expansive hotel. These area residents mingled with other guests, some who’ve held vacations at Silver Bay annually for generations, others who were attending a family reunion or conference. Saturday’s visitors to Silver Bay included families who had recently lost a loved one to cancer, and children who were
Pictured above: The Ticonderoga Community Band, led by pat Cornell, provided music during Saturday’s Community Day celebration at the Silver Bay Association. Pictured at right: Silver Bay Association’s new CEO, David Kisselback, talks about the future of the organization and its historic resort on Lake George during the group’s annual meeting held Saturday. Photos by Thom Randall
undergoing cancer treatment. This latter group was sponsored by the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital. All were invited to a barbecue held on Silver Bay’s front lawn, and the fest included a lengthy performance of traditional and modern melodies by the Ticonderoga Community Band, directed by Pat Cornell. Kristen Trombley, who grew up in
See SILVER BAY, page 10
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The position is necessary, she said, because the transportation department plans to start billing New York State directly for rides provided to Medicare patients for medical purposes. Currently the billing is done through the Department of Social Services where Dougal said the paperwork ends up changing hands several times. Committee members were generally unenthusiastic about the proposal, questioning why it was
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