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IRISH CASTLE RUINS - From left, front row at bottom are Liam Harrison, Meghan Sponable, Mikalya Glode, Shannon Ovitt, Chelsea Gazaille, Colleen Fuller, Nick Porter, Ashley Loomis, Chet Prouty. In middle row, teachers Pete Gilbertson and Steve Tomb, Dylan Moore, Ethan Cooper, Kala Williford, Sierra Galusha. Top group: Jessi Yates, Jon Ordway, Lydia Knickerbocker, Matt Hayden. Photo by Mary Blackhurst
Johnsburg students travel to Ireland, Paris By Shiloh Wood newsenterprise@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK — Students and chaperones alike report that the Johnsburg Central School trip to Ireland and Paris during April vacation was a wonderful trip. On April 4, English and Irish Literature teacher Steve Tomb and French teachers Mary Blackhurst and Pete Gilberston took 17 of their students
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andy@denpubs.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal Surface Transportation Board Monday, May 14 announced that it has ruled on the Saratoga-North Creek Railway’s case to operate the Tahawus Line from North Creek to the former mine in the town of Newcomb.
Although the railway’s Dec. 2, 2011 appeal was denied — upholding the director ’s Nov. 23 decision rejecting the railway’s class exemption to operate as a common carrier on the 29.71-mile line — this week’s ruling also said the Board’s previous concerns had been answered in full. Therefore, the railway has a green light to proceed. “Subsequent filings have provided enough information to resolve the concerns that led to the direc-
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Obtaining an automatic class exemption to operate as a common carrier removes the application process, thereby expediting the railway’s operation of the Tahawus line. About 15 to 20 people would be employed during reconstruction of the track, and the completed rail line would pump at least $160,000 into the local economy each year, according to Iowa Pacific Holdings. Read the full story at newsenterprise.org.
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tor ’s decision,” stated the ruling. “Thus the railroad may now file a new notice of exemption for the operating authority it seeks.” Being a common carrier means the railway would provide service to any shipper upon request, not just NL Industries, the owner of the Tahawus mine. Railway operators want to ship rock from the mine, which had been in full operation from the 1940s to the 1980s mainly processing ilmenite.
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course, it was exciting to see them using their French language skills.” Mikayla Glode, 11th grader, concurs. “I thought it was fantastic. Probably the best experience to have overseas.” Tomb’s favorite part was traveling with two “incredible” colleagues and witnessing students experience new and different cultures. “Another favorite part was seeing students apply things they learned in the classroom, such as language skills
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overseas, for the first time combining a school trip to the two countries. Blackhurst has organized numerous trips to France while at JCS, and Tomb led his first Ireland trip for JCS students a few years ago. The combined trip was a year in the planning and everyone has positive reports about the 10-day tour. “It was an excellent adventure,” said Blackhurst. “My favorite part was watching our students as they experienced something for the first time as well as watching them grow as travelers and adapt to new situations. Of
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga & North Creek Railway announced May 16 that it will return to the rails with an expanded daily schedule for summer and fall 2012, starting on Saturday, May 26. The expanded daily schedule will double the railway’s capacity from summer 2011, with an anticipated 24,000 passengers traveling between North Creek and Saratoga Springs. The railway carried approximately 12,000 travelers during its inaugural and abbreviated in 2011. The Saratoga & North Creek Railway’s summer excursion follows the inaugural run of the Gore Mountain Snow Train and precedes the return of the enormously popular Polar Express during the holiday season. Officials from the city of Saratoga Springs and the hamlet of North Creek joined representatives from the Saratoga & North Creek Railway May 16 at the train’s depot in Saratoga Springs to launch the expanded summer 2012 season. The Saratoga & North Creek Railway also unveiled plans for a full roster of special events and promotions onboard throughout the season, beginning with an opening weekend Memorial Day celebration in honor of the nation’s service members and veterans. From May 26 to May 28, all active duty military and vets will receive free round-trip and one-way rides.
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