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Pam Granger & Penny Schiek to retire

Swan songs for powerhouse choral teachers of Glens Falls & Queensbury

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Chorus teachers Penny Schiek and Pam Granger both retire at the end of this year.

Between them, they have taught for more than 65 years, Ms. Schiek most recently for 18 years at Queensbury High School and Mrs. Granger for 23 years at Glens Falls High.

Besides regular classes in general music, chorus …

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Our May 19 issue

Whiteman Chevrolet’s 60th Anniversary Hispanic workers key in local dairy and slate industries. Another $2-miilion Lake George sale. Glens Falls PetFest Saturday. Thunder lose $1-million, season ticket up. City would sell Sandy’s back to Richie Mozal if back taxes paid. All 19 school budgets pass. Tori Riley – new CEO of ARCC. Ulrich, Booth to quit APA board. Choral teachers, Pam Granger and Penny Schiek to retire. Looking for the

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Carlene Poster marks GF Dance Center’s 50th with concert

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes:

Carlene Poster says she’s “proud” to be at the helm of the Glens Falls Ballet and Dance Center as it marks its 50th anniversary year this weekend with a series of three concerts at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls.

The concerts are Saturday, May 14 — at 12:30 p.m. for Junior Company members with guest performances by key Senior Company dancers ($13), and …

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Our May 12 issue

Prime-Time Seniors issue Walked on hot coals to ‘unleash power’ within. Prom pics. Swim Club not opening pool this year. School votes Tuesday. Dr. Anna Poulos to practice medicine again. Great Escape opens Saturday. Justin Moore concert review. Christo show at Hyde opens Saturday. Looking for the arts, concerts, etc.? The Chronicle has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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GF Tennis & Swim Club’s pool won’t open this summer

The swimming pool at the Glens Falls Tennis & Swim Club won’t open this summer, The Chronicle has learned.

Board members had not returned calls seeking comment Tuesday, but a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that the pool at the 51-yearold club on Sanford Street won’t open.

The club is struggling in its finances.

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