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In SPORTS | pg. 22-23
Rivalry week
Jaquish grabs 1,000th rebound v. Ti
Exhibits to triple at Hancock House
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In OPINION | pg. 6
Restricting public relations New law challenges fourth estate
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In TICONDEROGA | pg. 4
Pavilion restoration Grant to help Fort Ti project
Dining out for a good cause
Historical society makes history with history By Mikaela Foster
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TICONDEROGA — This year marks the first time in history the Ticonderoga Historical Society has planned to present three exhibits in one year. But that’s not all. Along with a couple additional programs, there will also be a 90th birthday celebration for the Hancock House. Diane O’Connor, a consultant with the Ticonderoga Historical Society, said setting up just one exhibit typically takes about six months from concept to final installation, but sometimes the process can take up to 18 months. Multiply that by three. Ambitious? Yes. “It’s quite ambitious for a small museum relying heavily on volunteers, but well worth it because it brings increased numbers of visitors in to see the new exhibits,” O’Connor said. The three main exhibits will include a look at significant world events involving places like Ireland and the North Pole and how the events are tied to local Adirondack history. >> Story Continued | pg. 2
Schroon man drowns By Mikaela Foster
Jonathan Rintoul and Clayton Mason of Ontario, Canada, were some of the guests at the Burgoyne Grill in Ticonderoga for the annual United Way DINE United for the Adirodack Region fundraiser Jan. 28. “We are excited about the fundraiser,” they said. “What a great idea! There should be more enthusiastic participation for a good cause.” Money raised from the night went toward the Ticonderoga BackPack Program. Photo by Jill Lobdell
Moriah CS names spelling bee champs Studying paid off for overall champ
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HORICON — A local man drowned in the icy of waters of Schroon Lake sometime overnight between Jan. 27-28. According to state police, Edward Vandercar, 66, of Olden Drive, was reported missing Wednesday evening, Jan. 27 after walking onto Schroon Lake from the Horicon Boat Launch wearing snowshoes. An immediate search was conducted, which included members of the state police, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, state forest rangers and members of the Schroon Lake Fire Department. Thursday morning, troopers were able to determine that Vendercar’s snowshoe prints led into an area of the lake containing open water. Vandercar was then located deceased by a state police aviation unit and recovered by state forest rangers. Warren County Corner Paul Bachman responded to >> Story Continued | pg. 10
By Mikaela Foster
mikaela@suncommunitynews.com
PORT HENRY — After 14-rounds and 170 words at the annual Moriah Central School Spelling Bee Jan. 22, sixth grader Dakota Wright was named overall champion after correctly spelling “zealous.” Staley Rich, the spelling bee coordinator and elementary school librarian, said the bee is a big deal for the school. “We take it very seriously >> Story Continued | pg. 24