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November 13, 2010
Ti secret
Park opens
Recognition
Lord Howe Estates is Ticonderoga’s best-kept secret, according to residents. See Page 2
Ticonderoga’s new dog park is opened for business with a ceremony. See Page 4
Moriah senior citizens assisted with the first of a series of luncheons planned by RSVP. See Page 13
EMS on life support Moriah tops Ti for championship Moriah and Ticonderoga played to a virtual deadlock in the Section VII-X Class D football championship game at Linney Field Nov. 5. The difference? A catastrophic penalty. The Vikings beat Ti, 14-7, in overtime to secure a berth in the state tournament. See sports.
Autumn Feast to be served in Ti Eagles Aeries 4410 will hold an Autumn Feast Dinner Sunday, Nov. 14. noon to 5 p.m. at the Burleigh House Restaurant. The menu will consist of roast pork, mashed potatoes, dressing, squash, green beans, applesauce, cranberry and homemade pies. Refreshments include coffee, tea and milk. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 5-10. Children age 4 and younger are free. Tickets are available from all members or contact Betty at 5973662.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-10 Opinions ......................6 Schroon Lake ................12 Moriah ..........................13 Crown Point ..................15 Obituaries ....................17 Sports ..........................18-19 Calendar ......................20 Classifieds....................22-24 Auto Zone ....................25-28
By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — Changes are coming to emergency medical service in Crown Point. Faced with a critical shortage of emergency medical technicians, Dave Hobbs the Crown Point Fire District held a public meeting recently to discuss its options. The ambulance service, which is operated by the Crown Point Fire Department, now has two EMTs — one whose certification expires in February and another who has announced his plans to retire in 2012. State regulations require all ambulances be staffed with an EMT. “We are more than critical in our need for EMTs,” Crown Point Supervisor Bethany Kosmider said. “We are facing closure of our ambulance service in Crown Point very soon.” Dave Hobbs, one of the department’s EMTs, said more EMTs are needed — immediately. “There are just two us and we can’t be available all day, everyday day,” Hobbs said. “The other EMT works and I’m 73 years old.”
Jacob Mascarenas of Moriah plays in the leaves as he enjoys a fall day. Autumn is quickly becoming winter in the North Country as Thanksgiving nears. Photo by Nancy Frasier
See CROWN POINT, page 15
Ti chamber recognizes volunteers TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual volunteer appreciation dinner Oct. 28 at the Knights of Columbus. “The volunteer appreciation dinner gave the TACC and community members a chance to honor and thank all those who give of themselves for the betterment of the community and the area,” Matthew
Courtright, TACC executive director, said. Almost 100 people were in attendance. “It was wonderful to see so many faces representing our many businesses, organizations, the community and the North Country,” Courtright said. All menu items were donated by area businesses and organizations.
“On behalf of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to not only our amazing area volunteers but to the many businesses and organizations who donated the menu items,” Courtright said. “The event was a great success and I was honored to be a part of it. The chamber is here to serve its members and promote and work together with the
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