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December 26, 2009
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Ti Middle School art and language students recently visited a Glens Falls gallery. See Page 3
Bridal Weekend 2010 will be held Jan. 9-10, sponsored in part by the Times of Ti. See Page 4
An advisory committee has selected a design for a new bridge across Lake Champlain. See Page 10
Schroon Lake school recognized School rated among the best in the nation By Fred Herbst
Moriah defeats rival Sentinels Moriah toppled Ticonderoga, 63-49, in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference boys basketball play Dec. 15. The Vikings led from the start, but only held a 24-21 advantage at the intermission. They secured the win with a 19-6 spurt to open the second half. See sports.
Flu clinic slated in Port Henry Essex County Health Department will offer a free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only at the Knights of Columbus at 72 South Main St. in Port Henry. This clinic is for everyone 6 months of age and older who want the vaccine, including those who are not in the CDC target groups. Call 873-3500 to request an appointment for this clinic. Children through 9 years of age who need the second dose of H1N1 vaccine will also be served at this clinic. The recommended space between doses of H1N1 flu vaccine is 28 days.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-5 Opinions ......................6-7 Obituaries ....................8 Moriah ..........................9 Crown Point ..................10 Schroon Lake ................11 Sports ..........................16-17 Calendar ......................18 Classifieds....................19-21 Auto Zone ....................22-23
fred@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE — Schroon Lake Central School has been named one of the best in the nation. The school has received a bronze medal from U.S. News and World Report magazine — making it one of 1,750 schools on the list of 2010 America’s Best High Schools. “I am pleased that the recognition honors the work of Schroon Lake Central School, especially of the students and teachers in the classroom,” said Mike Bonnewell, Schroon Lake superintendent. “The recognition highlights our student performance data — noting that our overall student performance and the performance of our student subgroups, as defined by the magazine, exceed the typical performance of similar students across the state.” This is the third year U.S. News & World Report has compiled a list of leading schools. Schroon also received a bronze medal in 2008. The only other Essex County school cited was Westport. Warrensburg was selected in Warren County. Both received bronze
See SCHROON, page 11
Laura Corey, a social studies teacher at Schroon Lake Central School, helps Paul Goodrow and Joe Flores with an assignment. The school has received a bronze medal from U.S. News and World Report magazine — making it one of 1,750 schools on the list of 2010 America’s Best High Schools.
Ti art gallery moving to Hancock House TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Arts, Inc. is moving. The local gallery is closing today to prepare for its move to the Hancock House. It will re-open in its new location in the spring. The gallery, which opened two years ago, is now on Montcalm Street in downtown Ticonderoga. Ticonderoga Arts, Inc. is growing. “With a dream and a vision, a few artists assembled just over two short years ago to develop a plan to open an arts gallery in Ticonderoga,” said June Curtis of the gallery. “Their dream was realized when at last they opened their doors on Montcalm Street for the purpose of fostering creativity and artistic excellence and providing exhibition space to local artists working in the visual arts. “The exhibiting artists numbered eight that
Both Ticonderoga Arts and the Ticonderoga Historical Society are enthusiastic about this collaboration...
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first year in 2008; membership was 11,” she continued. “At the annual meeting closing out their second year in 2009, the exhibiting artists had grown to 18; membership had advanced to 31. These outstanding achievements have encouraged and inspired them to continue their efforts with the greatest of vigor.” At the Hancock House Ticonderoga Arts, Inc. will utilize the Assembly Room, which is on the
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