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fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — Facing declining enrollments, rising poverty rates and escalating property taxes, the Ticonderoga and Crown Point school districts will officially study a possible consolidation. The districts have been awarded a $45,000 state grant to hire a outside consultant to study the two schools. Once the study is complete, a series of votes will be required before any possible consolidation can take place. The earliest any consolidation can take place is July 2014. The school boards of both districts expressed interest in a study following a BOCES presentation on shared services in 2011. “Both Ticonderoga and Crown Point had representatives at that meeting,” John McDonald, Ti school superintendent, said. “That sparked our interest. We
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ment per se, it is just more so for those who think they need it,” Waldron explained. “Very seldom do we turn families away. “When the families come in and sign up they will get the notice about when and where to pick up the items,” Waldron said. The gift distribution will be at the Port Henry fire house Sunday, Dec. 16, 6 to 8 p.m. The Port Henry Fire Department Auxiliary toy drive serves about 20
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according to Courtney Waldron. “Believe it or not Christmas is right around the corner,” Waldron said. “This means it is time for us to start accepting applications for our annual Town of Moriah Toy Drive.” People wishing to receive gifts from the auxiliary program must apply in person either Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6 to 8 p.m. or Sunday, Nov. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. There are no specific income guidelines. “We do not really have a require-
families, most with several children, each year, Waldon said. Auxiliary members are asking the public to again support the toy drive by donating toys, money or gift certificates. “We will be accepting donations of any kind; whether monetary, new and unwrapped toys, or gift certificates,” Waldron said. “There will be CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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