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January 2, 2010
Engineers
Patience
Honored
St. Mary’s and Ti students competed in a bridge-building contest recently. See Page 3
The Ticonderoga highway department has asked for residents’ patience and help. See Page 4
A Moriah native has been named Business Woman of the Year. See Page 12
Crown Point landmark demolished ‘Sad’ day for many residents By Fred Herbst
Moriah defeated in hoop action Plattsburgh broke open a close game in the second half to beat Moriah, 88-60, in Champlain Valley Athletic Conference boys basketball action Dec. 21. See sports.
Firefighters ask for assistance The chief of the Port Henry Fire Department has asked village residents to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” this winter and keep them clear from snow and ice in the event of an emergency.
Bluegrass group to meet in Ti The Champlain Valley Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association will meet Sunday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga. People are asked to bring a dish for the buffet. The meeting is open to the public. Call 546-7359 for information.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-5 Opinions ......................6-7 Crown Point ..................9 Schroon Lake ................10 Moriah ..........................12 Sports ..........................16-17 Calendar ......................18 Obituaries ....................19 Classifieds....................19-22 Auto Zone ....................22-24
fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — After more than 80 years of service, the Lake Champlain Bridge has been retired. The span, which was closed Oct. 16 after structural problems were discovered, was demolished Dec. 28 to make way for a new bridge. “It was a little sad,” said Nancy Frasier, Times of Ti photographer, who covered the demolition. “After all these years to see it come down like that was sad.” Construction of a new bridge is planned to start in the spring with completion targeted for summer 2011. A new ferry service is being readied near the former bridge in Crown Point to serve motorists while a new structure is being built. The Ticonderoga ferry is also running with the help of anti-ice measures. The Lake Champlain Bridge opened Aug. 26, 1929, with two governors — New York’s Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vermont’s John L. Weeks — leading the festivities. This week’s demolition was nearly as festive. Hundreds of people turned out in New York and Vermont to watch as the bridge was imploded and crashed into the lake. Public viewing areas were set up at Port Henry Beach and Bulwagga Bay in New York as well as along Route 125 in Ver-
The Lake Champlain Bridge was demolished in a snow storm Dec. 28. The span, which opened in 1928, was closed Oct. 16 after structural problems were discovered. Construction of a new bridge is planned to start in the spring with completion targeted for summer 2011. Photos by Nancy Frasier
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