ECRWSS PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DENTON PUBLICATIONS/ NEW MARKET PRESS
P.O. BOX 338 ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932 POSTAL PATRON
A Denton Publication
FREE
August 28, 2010
New car The Ticonderoga PD has a new patrol vehicle thanks to the county Stop DWI program. See Page 2
James Lenhart, a 2007 graduate of Ticonderoga High School is completing his final year at SUNY-Cortland with a unique internship opportunity. A senior majoring in kinesiology and exercise science, he is working with the New York Jets at their preseason training camp at SUNY-Cortland. See sports.
Duck race slated in Schroon Lake The Schroon Lake Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Schroon Lake watershed area, will host its fourth annual duck race on Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. Plastic ducks will be released into Mill Creek and will race to the finish where the creek flows into Schroon Lake. The ducks are available for temporary adoption for a $5 donation. Ducks will be available for adoption at various locations around town prior to the race or at Morningstar Bistro located on Main Street. For additional information or to adopt a duck call 5320202.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-12 Opinions ......................6-7 Schroon Lake ................13 Crown Point ..................14-15 Moriah ..........................23 Calendar ......................29 Sports ..........................30-31 Obituaries ....................32 Classifieds....................33-35 Auto Zone ....................36-40
Mountain Lake Services has new leadership following a staff shake up. See Page 23
The Schroon Lake Association recently reviewed the lake management plan. See Page 13
Crown Point, Ti
Ti athlete interns with NY Jets
Shake up
Lake meeting
Schools receive awards
Ti’s new park goes to the dogs
By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — Crown Point Central School and Ticonderoga Middle School have been cited. The schools each were named Schools of Distinction by the College For Every Student program. “We are very excited for our students and school community in receiving the School of Distinction designation by CFES,” said Shari Brannock, Crown Point superintendent. “Our principal, Ms. (Elaine) Dixon, and our English teacher, Rachel Charron, and others were instrumental in Crown Point Central School meeting the requirements. “Our programs and participation in CFES were highlighted in a portfolio sent to them for review,” she added. “There are so many events, activities and programs involved that we did
See SCHOOLS, page 14
Festival Guild loses funding By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Festival Guild is facing a budget crisis. The local arts group has learned it will not receive funding from the New York State Council on the Arts in the next fiscal year. That’s a loss of $4,000 for the Ti Festival Guild, which has provided weekly summer evening concerts the past 31 years. It has offered weekly children’s arts programs the past 28 years. “We’ve received that funding for many, many years,” said Cathie Burdick, guild executive director. “We count on it. It’s a lot of money for a small organization like ours. “We’ll squeak through this fiscal year, which ends Oct. 31,” she said. “But 2011 will be very difficult, especially until we have our spring membership drive.”
Lynda Mackey and her English Setters Jiggs and Maggie look on as Ed Vosburg, right, and Jerry Reed place fence posts at the Ticonderoga Dog Park. The park is expected to open Sept. 12.
By Fred Herbst
proached the town board two years ago with the idea of a dog park. The town leaders gave her permission to use the land and she secured donations TICONDEROGA — Rover, Red Rover, please of materials and money. Mackey, Ed Vosburg and Jerry Reed have been come over! working this summer preparing the land. They Dogs and their owners will soon have an open work almost every evening 6-8:30. invitation to come play and exercise at the new “Dogs need a place to get out to run and play,” Ticonderoga Dog Park. The canine playground, located on Lord Howe Vosburg said. “I think this is a great idea.” He noted volunteers are Street just north of welcome. Lake George along the “There’s plenty to do to LaChute River, is unIt’s a perfect spot. There are a get ready,” Vosburg said. der construction. It’s “People don’t need any lot of people who are anxious to expected to open Sunspecial skills to help out.” day, Sept. 12. use this park. Mackey said the final “It’s a perfect spot,” — Lynda Mackey item, fencing, will be insaid Lynda Mackey, stalled at the two-acre site who led the effort to Sept. 11 and 12. The park create a dog park. will be open as soon as the fence is completed. “There are a lot of people who are anxious to use Once complete, a sign listing park rules will be this park. It’s a great setting.” placed near the gate. There will be off-street parkThere is a need for a dog park in Ticonderoga, ing and the park will be maintained by the town. Mackey explained. Many people have small yards It will be open year-round. that don’t provide enough space for dogs. There “We’ll ask everyone to clean up after their pet, are also visitors to the the community who need a that’s the big rule,” Mackey said as her English place to exercise their pets, she said.
fred@denpubs.com
“
”
Be Cool This Summer With
SERVING YOU FOR 25 YEARS!
ADDITIONS • DECKS • REMODELING • SIDING ROOFING • ELECTRIC • PLUMBING Fully Insured - Free Estimates PO Box 230, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 Phone/Fax: 518-585-2271 • Cell: 518-570-7319 51759
See PARK, page 8
Mackey, a dog owner and enthusiast, ap-
See GUILD, page 8
C V
HAMPLAIN ALLEY
• Sales • Service • Installation
HEATING & PLUMBING SERVICE
for both Commercial & Residential
HEATING • PLUMBING • AIR CONDITIONING
SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT 24/7 PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1985
585-3600
www.cvhp.net
51758
FREE Estimates!
BeCool Air Conditioning, LLC “We do whatever it takes.”
Locally Owned & Operated 130 Pine Springs Park, Ticonderoga, NY
Call Today! 518-222-7483
66591