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September 3, 2011

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Enterprise E En nterrpprise

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Irene hits Johnsburg with fury

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By John Grybos jgrybos@denpubs.com JOHNSBURG — While much of the r egion weathered T ropical Storm Ir ene with only a few downed trees and branches, Johnsburg suf fered r ough handling by the storm. Other towns fared better. Newcomb Supervisor George Canon said the storm didn't damage r oads or homes. Water did rise up on the town beach, and a few trees fell on the r oad to Adirondac and T ahawus. Overall, Canon said Newcomb made out well. In Long Lake, the highway department was busy picking debris of f the r oad during the storm, but ther e were no r eported fallen trees or flooding, said Supervisor Clark Seaman. “We really lucked out and are grateful,” said Seaman. In Johnsburg, the outlook was less favorable. Johnsburg Highway Superintendent Daniel Hitchcock said the storm caused damage that will take weeks to clean up, maybe even months. The highway department, like most homes, was without power Sunday night and early Monday. To coordinate their crews, the department had to wire a 12-volt CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

IN LONG LAKE

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Hudson street in Johnsburg took heavy damage from Irene’s tumultuous visit. The road was almost ready for repaving after the damage from spring flooding, and two new culverts were washed out and sent down Glen Creek.

Champlain bridge arch placed

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EDITORIAL

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By Andy Flynn

NOTES FROM EARTH

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BAKERS MILLS NEWS

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TEDDY ROOSEVELT

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BRIDAL SPECIAL

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NFL PICKING CONTEST

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CALENDAR

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OUTDOORS

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CLASSIFIEDS

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AUTO ZONE

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Construction deadline expires Dec. 13 PORT HENRY — It was a muggy 65 degrees at 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26 in Port Henry. Stars glistened in the

dark sky and a slim cr escent moon hung over Lake Champlain as r esidents and visitors streamed into the boat launch adjacent to Velez Marine to watch Flatir on Construction workers move the Champlain Bridge arch 2 miles to its new home at the bridge site between Cr own Point, N.Y. and Addison, Vt. Two tugboats moved the 1.8 million pound, 402-foot arch, which sat

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