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August 15, 2009
A Denton Publication
Looking back
Spin, spin
Outdoors
Exhibit gives a glimpse into the past of Johnsburg.
Serendipity Spinners will be on hand for a demo at museum.
Was APA Chairman Curt Stiles in the wrong when he opened a locked gate? You be the judge.
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“Waynestock” lends a helping hand to others By Lindsay Yandon lindsay@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK — In response to the success of last years “Waynstock,” Wayne Bukovinsky is seeking to give back to the community that came to his aid by sponsoring a second annual “Waynestock” on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Ski Bowl Pavilion. After recovering from a near fatal motorcycle accident last April, Bukovinsky founded a non-profit organization called the North Country Hardship Fund. His NPO seeks to raise money for families who have been monetarily burdened by an unexpected medical emergency such as his. All proceeds generated from this years “Waynestock” will go to the North Country Hardship Fund and be distributed to local families in need of assistance. Following in the path of last years event, there will be auctions, raffles, bake sales, entertainment and opportunities for donations to be made to the cause. “Our goal is to keep these families afloat,” said Tim Ellifritz, contributing member of North Country Hardship Fund and friend of Bukovinsky. Last year, the benefit was able to raise into five figures, and this year those involved hope to see the same success. The event is open to the public at no charge.
“A Jolly Good Time”: Maxam's on Garnet Lake By Candace O’Connor denpubs@denpubs.com Printed with permission from the Oct. 2008 edition of Adirondack Life. This piece is part of the Johnsburg Historical Society exhibit at TPCC "As Time Goes By" - opening on Aug. 29. "A jolly good time awaits you at Maxam's," promised a 1930s-era brochure with photos of a comfortable resort on Garnet Lake. For some 60 years, until it burned in a spectacular 1968 fire, Maxam's attracted a loyal clientele, drawn by the excellent food, beautiful setting and reasonable rates. Its owners for much of this time were Floyd and Bernice Maxam with the help of her son Jack and daughter Dorothy Maxam Mosher. Today, both Maxam children have summer homes along the lake, where there are still a few
See MAXAM’S, page 3
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Camp Che-Na-Wah brings song and dance to Tri-Lakes Nursing Home
The Camp Che-Na-Wah girls along with Ruth Wortman met individually with residents of Tri-Lakes Nursing Home following the presentation. By Lindsay Yandon lindsay@denpubs.com NORTH CREEK — Ruth Wortman, director emeritus of camps Baco and Che-Na-Wah in Minerva, accompanied 47 campers to Tri-
Lakes Nursing home in North Creek on Tuesday, Aug. 4 where they entertained residents with presentations of song and dance. Che-Na-Wah girls ranging in age from 8-16 performed selections originally prepared for their week-
ly camp shows. From classic Broadway song and dance to contemporary pop, the girls aimed to bring some joy and excitement to the residents of Tri-Lakes. Campers who visited brought with them a host of backgrounds,
some visiting from New York City and others from Europe. “We feel it’s important for the campers to experience the community as well as realize that they
See Che-Na-Wah, page 8
Local runners fare well in Race the Train By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG — While runners in North Creek’s annual Race the Train event ran to surpass their own goals, the race itself Saturday set a record with the largest number of participants ever, officials said. A total of 315 runners registered for the 2009 event, versus 268 enrolled last summer, event organizer Ann Arsenault said. “For a long time, 300 has been our goal, and this year we beat it and we’re thrilled,” she said, noting the record attendance was unexpected as the event was held on the same day as a wellknown footrace in Saratoga Springs. Sunny skies and relatively cool, dry air contributed to a picture-perfect day for running, Arsenault said. Another record was set too, with the youngest-ever racer, Anthony Parillo of Ballston Spa, finishing the race with an admirable 1:19:55 time. Most of the youth, however, participated in Race the Train’s non-competitive Family Fun Run, which had 54 participants. The race was open to children up to the age of 10, Arsenault said. “It was fun to see excitement of little ones, with expressions of joy on their faces, receiving medals,” she said.
Suzanne and Steve Tomb of North Creek and their children pose for a photograph after Saturday’s Race the Train event. Suzanne was the fastest local female racer in the competition, which had 315 entrants. Spectators, a group 117 strong, rode the train and watched the competitive runners along their route. The runners who beat the train received a medal with a
See RACE, page 11
JIll Pederson of Glen Lake, a teacher at Johnsburg Central and an organizer of the Race the Train, dashes past the finish line for the event, held Saturday from Riparius to North Creek. Photo by Nancy Quillinan