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June 26, 2010
Encampment
Shock saved
Fort Ticonderoga will host its annual Grand Encampment this weekend. See Page 2
The Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility has been spared in the state budget. See Page 13
Fiddlin’ round A Crown Point fiddle player has joined a North Carolina bluegrass group. See Page 18
Independence to be celebrated MVAC names scholar athletes
Schroon Lake festivities slated July 3
Ti to host traditional ‘Best Fourth’
By Fred Herbst
By Fred Herbst Crown Point and Schroon Lake students have been recognized by the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference as scholar athletes. The league has also named its softball all stars. See sports.
Port Henry library to host children The Sherman Free Library in Port Henry invites children 510 years of age to “Make a Splash @ the Library” during July. There will be a series of four programs on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. beginning July 1. People can register for these programs at the library or by calling, 546-7461 before July 1.
RSVP volunteer sought in Ti A visitor is needed for a wheel chair bound lady in Ticonderoga that needs occasional help with light shopping. This is a temporary opportunity. Interested people can contact RSVP at 546-3565 or Email RSVP@Logical.net.
THIS WEEK Ticonderoga...................2-9 Opinions ......................6-7 Moriah ..........................13 Schroon Lake ................14 Crown Point ..................18 Calendar ......................21 Sports ..........................22-23 Obituaries ....................24 Classifieds....................25-28 Auto Zone ....................29-32
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fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — A tradition will continue as Ticonderoga celebrates the “Best Fourth in the North.” This year ’s festivities will begin Thursday, July 1, and conclude Sunday, July 4. The organizing committee for the annual Ticonderoga July 4th celebration has declared “Bridging the Gap Together, Past and Future” as the theme for this year ’s event. Highlighting the Independence Day events will be the
SCHROON LAKE — Independence Day will be celebrated early in Schroon Lake this year. Because July 4th falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed July 3 in Schroon Lake. “We didn’t want to have conflicts with church services,” explained Kate Hutson, Schroon July 4th chairwoman. The Independence Day celebration will begin July 3 with The Schroon Lake Community Church’s annual chicken barbecue, rain or shine, in its community room starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 a person.
see TI, page 9
See SCHROON, page 14
Russell Gallo Jr. enjoys a summer day in Ticonderoga. School is out and children, like Russell, are looking forward to Ticonderoga’s “Best Fourth in the North” celebration. Photo by Nancy Frasier
Bridge construction expected to create jobs Workers, subcontractors can apply at Vermont office By Fred Herbst fred@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — Help Wanted: Labors to assist in the construction of the Lake Champlain Bridge. The $69.6 million project to reconnect New York and Vermont is expected to create at least 200 jobs for local workers, according to officials. Flatiron Constructors of Colorado, the firm building the span, expects to hire about 50 local workers along with another 150-200 subcontractors. Mark Mallett, Flatiron project manager, said a construction headquarters is being established on the Vermont side of the lake. Interested workers can apply there. The federal government will pay 80 percent of the bridge construction cost, using stimulus money. New York and Vermont will each pay 10 percent of the cost. The groundbreaking June 11 attracted two U.S. congressmen, both of whom touted the jobs to be created by the project. “This will help create jobs in communities that desperately need them,” U.S. Rep. Bill Owens said. “I hope to see many peo-
ple from my side of the lake, from my district, hired to work here. “I am pleased to see progress being made on the new bridge across Lake Champlain,” he added. “This is the next step in the process towards helping our local communities recover from the economic impact of the bridge closure. I’m hoping this will create employment opportunities for those looking for jobs in the area.” U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy agreed the bridge is vital to the local economy. “I am honored to be here as we begin to rebuild this critical part of our local economy,” Murphy said. “The loss of the bridge suddenly and severely reduced economic activity throughout the region. I look forward to continuing to work with Governors (David) Paterson and (Jim) Douglas to connect our two states and rebuild this entryway to the North Country.” The economic impact of the construction will reach
See BRIDGE, page 18
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