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June 19, 2010
Construction begins on Crown Point Bridge Governors break ground June 11 By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — The construction of a new Lake Champlain Bridge is much more than an engineering project. “This is a critical link between two states,” Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas said at a ground breaking ceremony marking the start of construction June 11. “Those who live and work in the area surrounding the Lake Champlain Bridge share family, friends and business relationships on both sides of the lake. The ease and timeliness of transportation across Lake Champlain is critical to their way of life and economy.” Douglas was joined by New York Gov. David Paterson and a host of federal, state and local officials at the ceremony at the base of the former bridge in Crown Point. “Breaking ground on the new Lake Champlain Bridge is an important step in reconnecting our two states and restoring this critical link for commerce, tourism, employment, education and medical services,” Paterson said.
Dignitaries from New York and Vermont gathered June 11 to commemorate construction of a new Crown Point bridge across Lake Champlain. The new $69.6 million bridge will be built at the same location as the previous structure and is expected to be completed in September 2011. Photo by Nancy Frasier
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Parent Child Center celebrates 30 years
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THE STATE OF FARMING—The number of Addison County dairy farms has been dropping steadily for the past 50 years. In 1947, there were 11,206 dairy farms in the state. Today, there are fewer than 1,500. According to a new UVM survey, the average herd size is 115.5 cows, while the median herd size is 70 cows. This means half of Vermont’s dairy farms have 70 cows or less. More than 75 percent of dairy farmers rely on rented land. Hay is the most common crop. Photo by J. Kirk Edwards
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RUTLAND—Vermont Agency of Agriculture officials announced the beginning of a new benefit for dairy producers and their families called Farm First. The program is intended to improve mental health and productivity among farmers and family members on Vermont’s dairy farms. The first of its kind in the country, it takes the valuable Midwest farmer hotline model to a new level with the addition of statewide licensed clinical staff prepared to confidentially assist with any concern. In addition to providing
MIDDLEBURY—The Addison County Parent Child Center celebrates 30 years of supporting adolescents and young families with a party at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar as they dance to the music of “blusion” band, Deep Freyed. The Parent Child Center was founded in 1980, as one of four national pilot projects of the Federal Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs. Thirty years later, the PCC offers a variety of effective support and education programs for families with