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August 8, 2009
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Ti Historical Society will host writer Joe Bruchac at the Hancock House Aug. 18. See Page 3
Crown Point Historic Site to host British, French and Indian war encampment. See Page 9
Columnist Joe Hackett discusses the merit of classes in fishing and the outdoors. See Page 24
Essex County ups pay scale for engineers By Jon Alexander denpubs@denpubs.com
Golf tourney raises scholarship money in Ti Ticonderoga alumni held their annual golf tournament at the Ticonderoga Country Club July 26 and awarded scholarships to Ti graduates. See sports.
Dick Davis memorial slated MORIAH — The Moriah Country Club will host the 26th annual Dick Davis memorial golf tournament on Aug. 15 and 16. This is a 2 person best ball event for 36 holes with a shot gun start both days at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $60 for members and $80 for non-members and includes a practice round on Friday Aug. 14, continental breakfast both days, dinner and a live band “The In-Laws” following play on Saturday. There will be cash prizes in all flights. Flights are established after play on Saturday. Applications have been mailed to area courses or can be obtained at the country club. For further information call Moriah country club at 5469979.
ELIZABETHTOWN — Fearing a lack of qualified candidates, Essex County Supervisors unanimously endorsed a pay increase for the post of Assistant Civil Engineer this week.
See COUNTY, page 4
In Schroon Lake
Heritage Day slated
Jam sessions planned at Boathouse Theater
By Gretchen Porier gretchen@denpubs.com IRONVILLE — Take a walk through history Sunday Aug. 16 at the 44th annual Heritage Day celebration. The event takes place 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penfield Homestead Museum, Ironville. The day starts with a 9:30 a.m. church service at the Ironville Church across the street from the Penfield homestead. The craft fair and flea market open at 10 a.m. where vendors and live entertainment setup in the homestead yard. The Heritage Day 10k race, sponsored by the LaChute Road Runners also starts at 10 a.m. The race starts and finishes at the Penfield homestead and has a course of 6.2 miles on country roads, about half of
By Gretchen Porier gretchen@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE — Acoustic musicians are being sought for a weekly night of free entertainment at the Schroon Lake Boathouse Theater. Open jam sessions will be held Mondays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and all ages, level of musicality and all type of acoustic instruments are welcome. The public is also welcome to come enjoy the music. During the sessions, musicians will play from memory, sheet music or song books, bringing a wide variety of styles, from classical to folk and even some
The Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum Corps hosted its annual muster Saturday, Aug. 1. This year’s muster featured nine corps. Pictured here, Ticonderoga resident Andrew Lavallie conducts a demonstration about the loading and firing of an 18th century cannon and musket. Photo by Nancy Frasier
See HERITAGE, page 8
See JAM, page 10
Cartoppers welcome at Black Point Beach By John Gereau
THIS WEEK
Before the adoption of the new pay scale, a firstyear Assistant Civil Engineer was slated to make $39,000 – a figure well out of line with other regional counties and the private sector. Several supervisors agreed with Jackson’s analysis and an amendment was added to allow for more pay commiserate with experience or
In Crown Point
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Ticonderoga...................2-7 Opinions ......................6-7 Crown Point ..................8-9 Schroon Lake ................10 Moriah ..........................11 Sports ..........................21 Calendar ......................22 Obituaries ....................23 Classifieds....................26-28 Auto Zone ....................29-32
After significant discussion, the board approved a measure that will pay between $45,000 to $55,000 for the job, but could pay more if a highly qualified candidate is found. But even with the pay increase, Essex Supervisor Ron Jackson still has his doubts. “I just don’t know if we will be able to get what we want for $55,000,” Jackson said.
TICONDEROGA — Cartop boat enthusiasts now have a new way to access the Queen of American Lakes thanks to a new hand launch opened adjacent to Black Point Beach. The launch was the brainchild of David Pahl — a summer resident of The Portage and avid kayaker who brought the idea last summer to the Ti Parks and Recreation Department. “This type of access is really a win for everyone involved,” Pahl said last week from his home in Schenectady. “It’s low impact, carries no liability issues and
broadens the appeal of the facility,” he said. It’s low impact, Similar to carries no liability other hand launch sites, issues and broadsuch as the ens the appeal of one offered on Lake George the facility. at the Wash— David Pahl ington County Park at Hulett’s Landing, Pahl said residents can now unload their car-
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