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August 29, 2009
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A Ticonderoga college student spent part of his summer working with Habitat for Humanity. See Page 3
The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society recently held its annual tea. See Page 13
Renovation and repair of the Crown Point lighthouse and pier is now complete. See Page 15
Ti considers water meters Public hearing Sept. 10 on $4.17 million project By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com
Ti man wins world track title Walter Thorne has again beaten time, literally. The Ticonderoga High School track coach recently claimed a gold medal at the World Fire and Police Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, winning the 400meter run in a meet-record time of 64.6 seconds. That time is less than Thorne’s age, making him one of the few runners in the world to accomplish the feat. See sports.
‘Benefit Bash’ set in Crown Point There will be a “Benefit Bash” at 1869 Creek Road in Crown Point, Saturday, Aug. 29, starting at 10 a.m. The event is to help support the brain injury support group project. There will be a day of events and vendors for the whole family, to include a 50/50 raffle, live music performed by Loose Connection and the one man band RJ Walker. The keynote speakers will be Bethany Kosmider and Kristy Sprague. For more information call Gerard Thacher at 5973104.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-11 Opinions ......................6-7 Obituaries ....................12 Schroon Lake ................13 Moriah ..........................14 Crown Point ..................15 Sports ..........................24 Calendar ......................25 Classifieds....................26-29 Auto Zone ....................29-32
TICONDEROGA — The town of Ticonderoga has been awarded a $4.17 million grant to install water meters throughout the community. Will trustees accept the gift?
A public hearing on the issue will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, immediately before the regular town board meeting in the Community Building. “I’m anxious to hear what the public has to say,” Supervisor Bob Dedrick said. “Anytime there is a change people are apprehensive. Nobody wants to pay more for water, that’s understandable. “But the bottom line, to me, is fairness,” he continued. “The fairest way to charge for any utility
is to charge a person for what they use.” Dedrick said he was notified by the state that Ti has been awarded the grant money through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The stimulus money, if accepted, will pay for the installation of water meters at all residential and commercial locations in the community. The grant expires Dec. 31, which means the Ti town board must decided to accept the money and
See TI, page 10
Labor Day bash
Moriah to end summer By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Moriah will host its 119th Labor Day celebration in Port Henry, marking the unofficial end of summer. Sponsored by the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, will be held Sept. 5 and 6. The parade will be at 1 p.m. Sunday. This year ’s Port Henry Labor Day will celebrate the Lake Champlain quadricentennial. Characters portraying Samuel de Champlain, who discovered Lake Champlain 400 years ago, and the mythical lake monster Champ will take part in the two -day affair to mark the unofficial end of summer. Activities will begin Saturday, Sept. 5, with a concert by the Main Street Band 6-9 p.m. at Port Henry beach. During the performance there will be children’s games. At 9 p.m. there will be a fireworks display. Sunday, Sept. 6, line-up for the traditional Labor Day parade will begin at noon at the Witherbee mansion. The parade will step off at 1 p.m. and proceed down Broad Street to main Street, finishing at Park Place. Rita Collins, owner of the Collins Lounge and Motel in Port Henry and a charter member of the Mori-
See MORIAH, page 14
Presenting Edward Roberts, center, with the Moriah Fire Department Firefighter of the Year award are Chief Ralph Jaquish, left, and Second Assistant Chief David Decker. Roberts received the award for his meritorious service to the department.
Open house to kick off Ti school year TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Middle School open house is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Ticonderoga PTO will support a dinner in the cafeteria from 5-6 p.m. The open house will follow
from 6-7:30 p.m. PTO members will be present throughout the evening if parents have any questions about the Parent-Teacher Organization. Parents, students and visitors will have the opportunity to visit class-
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