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November 7, 2009
Ti brochure
Scout trip
Bridge woes
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is finalizing its 2010-11 visitors brochure. See Page 2
Ticonderoga scouts recently made a trek to the Barton Mines to learn local history. See Page 4
The Lake Champlain Bridge is expected to remain closed until spring or summer. See Page 23
Crown Point
Kosmider upsets incumbent By Fred Herbst
DA race a dead heat, page 8
fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — Bethany Kosmider scored a political upset, making history in the process
Ti High grad wins SUNYAC title A trio of Ticonderoga High School graduates led SUNY-Geneseo to the State University of New York men’s cross country championship Oct. 31. Lee Berube won the 8kilometer race in 25 minutes, 12.7 seconds for the Blue Devils. See sports.
Christmas Fair slated at church The annual Christmas Fair at the Ticonderoga First United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured at the fair will be homemade crafts, a white elephant area, silent auction, gifts galore shoppe, baked goods and a luncheon served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Decorations for the Christmas season will also be available for sale as well as items in the Thrift Shop. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1045 Wicker St. For more information call the church office at 585-7995 or visit the website: www.tifumc.com.
Ticonderoga...................2-12 Opinions ......................6-7 Obituaries ....................12 Moriah ..........................14-15 Schroon Lake ................22 Crown Point ..................23 Sports ..........................24-26 Calendar ......................27 Classifieds....................28-32 Auto Zone ....................33-36
See CROWN POINT, page 23
Schroon
Ticonderoga
Moses wins
Malaney elected
By Gretchen Poirer fred@denpubs.com
By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com
SCHROON LAKE — Schroon voters have decided they like what they know, reelecting Republican Cathy Moses as town supervisor with 67 percent of the vote. “It’s a huge sigh of relief,” she said after hearing the results. Moses received 506 votes, while Democratic challenger Mark Whitney garnered 248 votes. Moses brings her years of experience as supervisor and her record of results. Moses has worked to secure grant money to assist with town maintenance and restoration projects. The continuation of these efforts is the first item on the agenda as Moses returns to work as supervisor. The upcoming projects will be expansion of the town hall, improved internet access and improvements to the town-owned golf course and town buildings. “I think we can be very
Kallie and Maicey Dorsett trick or treat during Halloween Fest in downtown Ticonderoga. See story, more photos inside. Photo by Nancy Frasier
See SCHROON, page 22
THIS WEEK
Nov. 3. Kosmider topped incumbent Crown Point Supervisor Dale French, 354-308.
The win makes Kosmider the first woman supervisor in town history and the first Democrat in memory. “I feel great,” Kosmider said after her election.
TICONDEROGA — Deb Malaney was elected Ticonderoga supervisor Nov. 3. Her victory makes Malaney the first woman supervisor in town history. The former village of Ticonderoga had two female mayors — Babe Smith and Hazel Flack. “I thank everyone for their support and for putting your trust in me,” Malaney said. “It’s truly an honor.” Malaney, a Republican, received 805 votes. Democrat Robert “Chooch” Pell deChame got 619 votes. Incumbent Supervisor Bob Dedrick did not seek re-election. Ticonderoga voters also elected two town board members. Retired Ti Police Chief Jeff Cook had 1,096 votes and retired Ti police officer Steve Whitford had 881 to win the seats. Both are Republicans. Whitford is an incumbent. Incumbent trustee Robert Thatcher, running as an independent, received 363 votes and will not return to office. Malaney said she looks forward to her tenure. “I’m well aware this is not the easiest job
See TI, page 9
Moriah
Scozzafava claims another term By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Tom Scozzafava is looking forward to the next two years.
“We have some serious issues ahead,” Scozzafava said. “There will some challenges the next couple of years.” Scozzafava was re-elected Moriah supervisor in voting Nov. 3.
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