By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne offers a 10-day class for $1,800 in which you build your own canoe.

The Chronicle took a look last week after Ed Moore, a local businessman who most recently bought the Queensbury Hotel, alerted us both to the course — and the fact that he was in the midst of taking it.

Mr. Moore and his brothers …

HUGE 60 page Memorial Day Weekend issue Special 16-page Washington County section. Chronicle talks to Megyn Kelly. Craft breweries and distilleries on the grow. Lake George’s 2nd King George fishing derby July 8-10. Build your own canoe in Lake Luzerne. Million $+ sales continue in Lake George. Korean War vet Mike Shattuck lauds Honor Flight. Warrensburg Memorial Day parade to feature WWII vehicles. Concert season is here! Looking for the …

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 …

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 …

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 …