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November 14, 2009
Tiny Tim
Awards
Demolition
The Tiny Tim Christmas Wish Program in Ti is now accepting applications. See Page 4
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce has presented its 2009 awards. See Page 5
The Lake Champlain Bridge will be torn down and temporarily replaced by a ferry service. See Page 15
Fee set for rec program Moriah wins section title Moriah looked like a champion, claiming the Section VII-X Class D football title Nov. 6. The Vikings routed Ticonderoga, 42-12, to earn a berth in the state tournament. See sports.
Thanksgiving service slated for Nov. 22 The church communities of the greater TiconderogaCrown Point area will celebrate a service of Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at The United Methodist Church, Ticonderoga. This year ’s Service will include the Children’s Handbell Choir from the United Methodist Church of Ticonderoga as well as combined choirs from several of the area churches. Pastors from local churches will be participating throughout the service. Following the service an opportunity for fellowship will be held.
Ticonderoga to charge for summer youth activities in 2010 By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — Parents who send their children to the Ticonderoga summer recreation program in 2010 will be charged a fee. The Ti town board has agreed the $75,000 program is too expensive for local taxpayers and should be funded by those who use it. “We will charge tuition for the program,” Ti Supervisor Bob Dedrick said. “The tuition will be based on the school’s free and reduced lunch formula.” Families who qualify for free lunches at Ticonderoga Central School will not be charged for the five-week program. Families who qualify for reduced lunches at school will be charged $12.50 per child per week to attend the summer program. Families who do not qualify for the free or reduced lunch program will be charged $25 per child per week to attend. Ticonderoga’s summer recreation program, which serves children ages 5-13, includes a free breakfast and lunch along
Photo by Nancy Frasier
See TI, page 7
Crown Point EMT recognized by state By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-9 Opinions ......................6-7 Schroon Lake ................14 Crown Point ..................15 Moriah ..........................18 Sports ..........................19 Outdoors/Obituaries ......20 Calendar ......................21 Classifieds....................22-26 Auto Zone ....................27-28
Erica Allen and Michelle Corson show their support for the Moriah Vikings during the Section VII-X Class D championship football game in Mineville Nov. 6. Moriah beat Ticonderoga and advances to the state tournament.
Dave Hobbs
CROWN POINT — Being an emergency medical technician is easy for Dave Hobbs. “It’s something I love doing immensely,” he said. “It’s a chance to help people. What could be better?” Hobbs, who is a volunteer with the A.E. Phelps Fire and Rescue Company in Crown Point, has been named 2009 Basic Life Support Provider of the Year by the state Department of Health. Hobbs was honored by the New York State Emergency Medical Ser-
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— Matt Watts vices Council during a ceremony in Rochester Oct. 17. “It was a tremendous surprise and is a great honor,” Hobbs said of the award. “I’m excited for our department and our area. I appreciate the support of the Crown Point Fire District.” He is believed to be the first North
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