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June 27, 2009
Afghan help
Retired
Mighty oak
Ti Middle School students have helped students in war-torn Afghanistan. See Page 2
Ticonderoga postmaster Linda Osborne has retired after 12 years on the job. See Page 3
An oak tree was planted in Crown Point as part of the community’s quadricentennial events. See Page 12
Independence to be celebrated Ti to host ‘Best Fourth in the North’
Schroon plans 55th annual event Nun Run marks 50th anniversary St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga celebrated its 50th anniversary recently by hosting the inaugural Nun Run. The event attracted nearly 100 walkers and runners to the school. See sports.
Adk Torch Club to meet in Ti The Adirondack Torch Club will meet for the dinner forum on Thursday, July 2, at 6 p.m. at Emerald’s at Ticonderoga Golf Club on Route 9N. The program will feature Carol Gregson presenting “The History and Future of the Pack Forest.” Call Stan Burdick 585-7015 or Iris Civalier 532-9239 by Tuesday noon for reservations. People will order from the menu. All are welcome. The newly elected officers for the Adirondack Torch Club are President Cathie Burdick, Vice President Janice Slingerlands, Secretary Karlene Gonyeau, Treasurer Anne Durkee and Assistant Treasurer Carol Gregson.
By Fred Herbst
By Gretchen Porier
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SCHROON LAKE — Schroon Lake’s Citizen of the Year, Ed Donley, will serve as grand marshall for the community’s 55th annual Fourth of July parade. Donley was recognized earlier this year by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to the town. The parade will start at 6 p.m. and run from Hoffman Road to the town’s park area. The Independence Day celebration will begin with The Schroon Lake Community Church’s annual Fourth of July chicken barbecue, rain or shine, in its community room starting at 11 a.m.
TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga will again boast the “Best Fourth in the North” celebration. This year ’s independence activities will stretch four days, July 1-4. Events start on Wednesday, July 1, with the return of the Bicentennial Park carnival 5-8 p.m. with amusement rides for families, new concessions and games to play. Attendants can buy a bracelet for $15 and ride the rides all night. A street dance will be held Thursday, July 2, at the Elks club parking lot with a D.J. from Syracuse from 7 to 10 p.m. In the park for the second night, the carnival and
See SCHROON, page 20
Ray Tolar, left, a World War II veteran who knows the price of freedom, is recognized by Richard Nadeau of the Ticonderoga Elks during Flag Day ceremonies at the veterans memorial in Bicentennial Park recently. Ticonderoga and Schroon Lake will celebrate the Fourth of July next week. Photo by Nancy Frasier
Moriah issues invitation
Crown Point children have summer option By Fred Herbst
field trips and sports for six weeks each summer. Parents interested in having their children attend the Moriah program are asked MINEVILLE — Crown Point children can attend a summer recreation program to call the Moriah supervisor ’s office at 546-8631 for an application. this summer after all. There is no cost for Crown A month after the town Point children attending the It’s a very canceled its program, Moriah program. Crown Point youngsters thoughtful and genThe Moriah program will have been invited to parbegin July 6 and end July 31. ticipate in the Moriah erous offer. Crown Point parents will recreation program. — Dale French be responsible for trans“It’s a very thoughtful portation to and from the and generous offer,” Moriah program at CV-Tec in Crown Point Supervisor Mineville. Dale French said. “I didn’t ask. Tom (Mori“Not all our kids will be able to attend ah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava) just called (the Moriah program), but some can,” and offered to take our kids.” The Crown Point recreation program was French said. The Crown Point Youth Commission still canceled this summer because construction and renovation work at Crown Point Cen- has plans for some activities and day trips tral School means the facility will not be this summer, French said. Moriah was able to make the offer beavailable. cause its enrollment is down by more than The Crown Point youth recreation program typically attracts upwards of 100 chil- 50 percent Fewer than 70 children have
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THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-11 Opinions ......................6-7 Crown Point ..................12-13 Moriah ..........................14 Schroon Lake ................20 Calendar ......................25 Sports ..........................26-27 Obituaries ....................28 Classifieds....................28-32 Auto Zone ....................33-36
See TI, page 10
Kirsten Turpin, left, and Amber Dushane share a hug at Crown Point Central School. Crown Point children have been invited to participate in the Moriah summer recreation program. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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