Top Stories for Tuesday February 16, 2010

In The Shadow Of A Lake And A Man
By Cookie Steponaitis
    We boat, fish and swim in its waters. We bask in the glorious sunshine and on its beaches all summer long. We watch it’s ever changing hues of blue and white as the winter snows and ice blanket its surface. We cross it to reach New York and we reel as the demolition of a bridge severs a link between two states that share its shores. We even name parks and statutes after its namesake, but just how often do we stop to ponder the history, power and role of not only the lake, but of the European who discovered its power and strategic location over four hundred years ago?
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He's Our Man
by Mike Cameron
Students in Instructor Rita Wells RN, MSN, CLNC Health Careers class at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center introduce one of their long time staff members.    [ more ]

The Valley Voice Salutes 2010 Future Farmers Of America In Our Area

The National FFA Association is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA is an integral, intracurricular part of education and hands-on career exploration. FFA programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem solving abilities and assume civic responsibilities. Nearly 450,000 members participate on local, state and national levels in approximately 7,275 chapters.  [ more ]