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July 4, 2009
Graduations
Mystery
Essay winners
Area high school seniors graduated in ceremonies at Ti, Crown Point, Moriah and Schroon Lake. See inside
A murder mystery highlighted the annual Ti Festival Guild president’s party. See Page 2
The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society has named its annual essay contest winners. See Page 16
Jared Best has been selected to receive the fifth annual Duane Crammond Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 award given by the LaChute Road Runners Club goes to a Ti High graduate who participated in varsity cross country and/or track & field who attends college fulltime. The winner, selected by a scholarship committee, is a person who reflects the strong academic, athletic and character traits of Crammond. See sports.
Ti art gallery benefit slated A event will be held at the Woodland Coffee and Tea Room on Hog Back Road in Crown Point on Thursday, July 23, from 3-5 p.m. to benefit the Ticonderoga Arts, Inc. gallery at 84 Montcalm St. in Ticonderoga. Margo Anello’s establishment is known in the area for its desserts and gardens. The space at the Tea Room is limited to 30 people. Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or from Ticonderoga Arts members. Directions will be provided.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-11 Opinions ......................6-7 Crown Point ..................12-13 Obituaries ....................14 Schroon Lake ................16-17 Moriah ..........................20-21 Sports ..........................22-23 Calendar ......................25 Classifieds....................26-29 Auto Zone ....................29-30
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Mark Johns fills vacancy after two years By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — Mark Johns is the new Ticonderoga Police Department chief. Johns was appointed by the Ticonderoga town board in a special meeting July 1, filling the post that has been vacant more than two years. Johns has been the officerin-charge since Chief Jeff Cook retired in April 2007. “He deserves to be the next chief of police,” Supervisor Bob Dedrick said of Mark Johns Johns. “He has the confidence of the department and the community. He’s proven his worth over and over. Everywhere I go people want Mark to be our police chief.” Johns joined the Ti PD as a patrolman in March 1998. He was promoted to sergeant in June 2006. “I am grateful for the outpouring of support the community has shown toward me moving into this position,” Johns said. “I look forward to working with the town board, who has consistently been supportive of maintaining a professional and adequate local police force.” Johns praised Cook for his contributions to the department. “Chief Cook deserves much credit toward building a professional, community-orientated police department,” he said. “I am honored to have been given the opportunity to continue moving the Ticonderoga Police Department into the future.”
See TI, page 11
Anthony Poole and teacher Shelley Young received pies in the face during end-of-the-school-year activities at Ticonderoga Elementary School. When students reached their reading goal for the academic year they earned a special prize — a chance to throw a pie in the face of their favorite teachers. Poole picked Young, who returned the favor. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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Christmas to arrive in July By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Christmas in July? It’s going to happen this summer thanks to the Port Henry Fire Department Auxiliary. The group is planning a “Christmas in July/Community Day” Saturday, July 11, at the Port Henry village beach. “This event will be a fun-filled day for all ages,” said Brenda Baker, auxiliary president. “There will be something for everyone.” Highlighting activities will be a duck race and a “chicken plop.” The duck race will feature rubber ducks that will race at 3 p.m. for cash and prizes. Ducks are being sold by auxiliary members for $5 each. The “chicken plop” will allow people to purchase numbers, with the winning numbers selected by a chicken. Throughout the day there will be a craft fair.
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The auxiliary is seeking local artisans, organizations or businesses who wish to set up tables for the day. The auxiliary will charge $5 for each location. Snowcones, cotton candy, and party jumps will be available all day adjacent to George’s II, sponsored by Greg and Laura Muniz. Penelope the Clown will be on hand to do helium balloons and paint faces for the children. “Games, races, raffles will be held all day,” Baker said. “Music and food will also be available throughout the day and, of course, the day would not be complete without an appearance by Santa.” Admission to “Christmas in July/Community Day” will be a new, unwrapped toy for a child, which will be contributed to the annual community toy drive and a non-perishable food item to benefit the town of Moriah Food Pantry. For further information or to reserve a duck or vending spot, call Baker at 546-7234; Jeannie Ball, vice president, at 546-8627; Laura Venne, secretary, at 546-7704; or Paula Huchro, treasurer, at 546-3031.
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