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By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — Ending a contentious two-year negotiation process, the Warrensburg Central School District and the local teachers union agreed to a new work contract. Warrensburg Central’s teachers voted in favor of the contract late last week, and the local Board of Education approved it Monday, Jan. 14. The contract calls for a small increase in union members’ contributions toward health insurance premiums and curtails a former privilege of retiring teachers to reduce or eliminate their continuing health insurance expenses by applying accrued sick time towards their portion, as guaranteed in the former contract. The contract also calls for a slim annual increase in wages on top of the teachers’ annual “step” increase. Contribution rates for health insurance will increase to 12 percent for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school
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During Warrensburg High School’s Marathon Dance held Jan. 12, Deejay Andy Pratt of Bolton reads the number off a winning ticket for a gift basket, as students react to the results. Kelly Angell (second from left )was the winner in this drawing — one of dozens. The annual event has raised $23,000 for charity over its three years of existence. Photo by Thom Randall
WCS Dance Marathon a success The students in the gym had earned the right to be participating in the annual Warrensburg Marathon Dance by raising $50 or so each for charity. Seventh grader John Kelly offered his thoughts about the 12-hour dance, due to conclude at midnight. “It’s fun and it’s loud,” he said, after watching friends cavort on the dance floor, accomplish a stunt with a hula hoop or participate in games led by
By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — With towering speakers pumping out a steady beat, dozens of Warrensburg Central School students gyrated to the rythym reflected in multi-colored lights flashing through the darkness of the school gymnasium Saturday Jan. 12.
deejay Andy Pratt of Bolton. “It’s wild,” classmate Garry Ross agreed. “It’s fun to hang out with a bunch of your friends, and it’s cool to be raising money for charity.” John Kelly echoed the point. “It’s fun to help people in need — it feels good,” he added. The several dozen students, with the help of many generous individuals and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Conover moves up at Warren County PAGE 4 IN SPORTS
Basketball action hot at mid-season PAGE 4
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Lake George village considers easing sign rules
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thom@denpubs.com LAKE GEORGE — In an effort to assist the efforts of businesses attempting to stay open through the winter, the Lake George Village Board is considering relaxing re-
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ness friendly is another way we can help folks struggling to stay open during winter,” Blais said. He suggested that the board amend the sign law to allow businesses to apply for one blanket permit for the winter season, without having to apply for individual permits, event after event, which cost
$100 each. In beginning the board meeting, Blais launched a new feature. He introduced several of the many former village notables, depicted on a mural on the back wall of the public meeting room of the village hall. The mural was painted by scenic artists Laurie Wilson of South Glens Falls CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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