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St. Mary’s students get back to class
Saturday, September 20, 2014
This Week
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By Maggie Morgan maggie@denpubs.com
TICONDEROGA Ñ Ticonderoga’s First United Methodist Church and Saint Mary’s Church took on the challenging task of creating an entire school system in just one week. The Sept. 5 fire at St. Mary’s School left the community in shock as they wondered how to rise from the ashes. Faculty remained hopeful, and in a week’s time the impossible suddenly happened. The First United Methodist was fitted to accommodate grades pre-k to 4, while St. Mary’s open setting had just enough space for grades 5-8. Monday, Sept. 15, marked the first day back to school for students and the transition seemed to be seamless so far. St. Mary’s Principal, Sister Sharon Dalton, and French teacher Pam Arzberger both sounded overjoyed as they spoke about how successful the move has been. Ò The day has gone pretty smooth,Ó Dalton said. Ò There has been tons of support from local businesses, things you wouldn’t even think of like feeding the staff as we prepared for the first day by bringing cases of water and platters of subs.Ó Not only has the community done tremendous amounts of service for the school, alumni have pitched in as well. Dalton said that the alumni contributed books, hot apple cider, hugs and encouragement as they rallied around to support a place so close to their hearts. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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Alyssa Bevins shows off her first day of school threads at Ticonderoga Elementary School Sept. 4. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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Adirondack Distance Festival earns national award
Racers coming to Schroon Lake next weekend By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com
SCHROON Ñ T he accolades for the Adirondack Distance Festival keep coming. Soon, runners from all over the planet will be doing the same. The 18th edition of the festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, in the towns of Schroon Lake and Chestertown.
So far, event organizer Joel Friedman said there are competitors coming into the region from 36 states, including Hawaii, as well as international competitors from Sweden, Germany, Mexico, Brazil and throughout Canada. “Our field is overall sort of comparable to last year’s group, but slightly different geographically,Ó said Friedman. ÒA t this point, we will see anywhere between 10 and 15 people registering for the races daily.Ó Those registrations may get a bump thanks to flipkey.com, a website under the umbrella of Trip Advisor, who recently rated the Adirondack Marathon as the most desirable to travel for in New York.
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They based their findings on industry research and traveler feedback from the 50 most popular reviewed and positively reviewed races in each state. ÒT he runners say it seems like the whole town turns out for the race,Ó Friedman said. ÒT hat is what makes this race so unique for runners is the community support. We already have over 700 volunteers this year.Ó Friedman said the race has always been complimented for what it offers participants following the 26.2 mile run through the Adirondacks, which includes a finish area with a large medical tent, massage tent with 12-15 therapists on hand and a food tent. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15