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August 21, 2010
Car show
Silver Bay
Review
There was a record attendance at this year’s car show in Ti with over 300 vehicles . See Page 2
Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward visits Silver Bay for a discussion on political ethics. See Page 11
Looking for a night out? Check out ‘Our Son’s Wedding at LG Dinner Theatre. See Page 25
Schools gear up for first day Building projects ongoing
Marathoner German athlete Simone Stoeppler captured the overall woman’s title in the inaugural Adirondack Marathon in 1997. She aims to do it again. See sports.
Animal Idol on tap in Schroon SCHROON LAKE — Best Pooch Smooch and Best Pet/Owner Look-A-Like are just two of the categories for entrants in Animal Idol, a fund raiser for the North Country SPCA, to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Fish and Game Club in Schroon Lake. This entertaining event is seeking contestants for the categories of Best (Critter) Voice, Best Dressed Pet, and Best Pet Trick accompanied by their humans ages 12 and under, 13 years to18 years, and 19 years and up. The contest is open to dogs and cats and participants of all ages. There will also be a variety of categories for cats where photos can be submitted for judging. Admission is $20 per person and children age 12 and under are free. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting Beti Spangel at 532-7086 or bspangel@hotmail.com.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-11 Opinions ......................6 Obituaries ....................12 Crown Point ..................17 Moriah ..........................20 Schroon Lake ................21-21 Sports ..........................24 Calendar ......................23 Classifieds....................26-29 Auto Zone ....................30-32
In Ticonderoga
In Schroon Lake
By John Gereau
By Lindsay Yandon
johng@denpubs.com
lindsay@denpubs.com
TICONDEROGA — It should be a seamless return for Ticonderoga school children this year as Ticonderoga Central School's $23.8 million building and renovation project is progressing smoothly and on target for completion this fall. Ti Superintendent John McDonald said renovations to the elementary-middle school are expected to be complete when students return Sept. 7. The only work remaining will be a handful of upgrades to the high school — like replacing windows and having the new main office open. But those renovations can be done with school in session without impacting studies, and the main office can remain in its prior location until the new office is ready for occupancy, McDonald said. The project — approved by district voters in September 2007 — is currently under budget and has had few unexpected expenses. “Knock on wood, we are under budget and haven’t hit unexpected contingency costs like asbestos we were not aware of, or pipes
SCHROON LAKE — With the first day of school looming in early September, construction crews are still in the middle of Schroon Lake Central School’s $13.4 and $1.3 million dollar building projects. The first day of classes will, however, resume on schedule, according to interim superintendent Gerry Blair. Blair is confident that the renovations on the entire front and middle portions of the school will be completed for the arrival of students. Work will continue on hallways and classrooms after school hours until the completion of the project. “The students will enter a safe environment with no inconveniences to their learning,” said Blair. “Students will not have access to any part of the building that is any less safe than the one they left in June.” Students will have access to one completed new science classroom with updated lab. Construction began at the end of the 2009 school year with anticipation of finishing before the start of the upcoming school year. After several construction delays
See Ti, page 7
See SCHROON, page 22
Heritage Day The 45th annual Heritage Day was held Sunday Aug. 15 in Ironville. Activities got under way with a church service, followed by the annual Heritage 10K road race. A craft fair and flea market was held and the traditional chicken barbecue began at 1 p.m. Above, Matt Sours of Crown Point ladles on the barbecue sauce as he readies dozens of chicken portions for hungry attendees. Photo by Nancy Frasier
Moriah planning 120th Labor Day celebration By Matt Bosley matt@denpubs.com MORIAH — The 120th annual Moriah Labor Day Weekend celebration promises to continue the tradition of a fun-filled community event. The two-day event Sept. 4 and 5, sponsored by the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, features a parade, fireworks, music, and plenty of activities for all ages. Jack Woods, president of the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, serves as one of the main organiz-
ers for the event. He said he can still remember the excitement of Moriah Labor Day celebrations he experienced as a young boy. “It’s been a tradition for over 110 years, and people have always loved to come to it,” Woods said, noting how the event was organized by the Moriah Fire Department until recent years. “We’re so lucky to have the fire department organize it for over 100 years,” he said. This year ’s celebration kicks off 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 with bands performing at the Port Henry Beach. Food vendors will be on hand at the
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