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The Tupper Lake Free B/ue /vr r ex P?0/03 0099 ^ Volume 109 Number 37 U.S.P.S. (844-140) JL 1 C/Oi5 antf Tupper Lake Herald i mmimmt*mmmmmm by Sue Mitchell The American Civil War was the most violent and fateful experience in American history. In four long, bloody years 623,026 soldiers would litter American soil. In 1860, that would be approximately two percent of the United Stales' total population. Civilian deaths would peak this senseless four year slaughter to roughly well over one million dead. Approximately three million men fought for their cause. Brother against brother, father against son. The monetary cost exceeded $2.5 million per day or a grand total of $200 billion in the four years of bloody carnage. More Americans died as a direct resuit of the Civil War than all American lives lost from the Revolutionary War through to the present day Iraq War, combined! Between 1861 and 1865, 10,452 battles fought at a rate of six and one-half per day. Battlefields with names such as Gettysburg, Bull Run, Anlictam. Fredericksburg, Shiloh, Cold Harbor, and The Wilderness would forever burn into the pages of American history. For on those battlefields a nation and its people would forever change. General Robert E. Lee said it best at the battle of Fredericksburg, VA, \It is good that was is so terrible lest we may never forget.\ Beginning Friday, the community will have the opportunity to witness not only the every day lives of families torn apart during this turbulent time but the torment and anguish of the soldiers as they prepare for (and actually take part in) battle. Beginning Thursday, close to 100 reenactors from across the north east and Canada will be setting up camp on the LP Quinn school grounds preparing to turn back the hands of time lo the 1860s with three full days of military and civilian demonstrations, skirmishes, ad- lib skits, a cotillion (dance), a candlelight tour and a look into the lives and hearts of both the Union and Confederate military and their families. The three day event will start on Fridav when all students T U pp.r UK., N.w Yorfc WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2004 Home Delivery 75« Price (jfl» Leonard, Maroun match-up only local contest! Over a dozen Democrats convened in the community room of the Goff Nelson Library Thursday evening to caucus for two trustee spots and one councilman's seat in the upcoming general election bm, in the end, were unable to come up with any candidates. Locally, the only contest -j$ the November election will be between Republican Frankh* County Legislator Paul Maroon and Democrat Wayne Leonard- who will face off for a one ye«; term in District 6. With the village caucus- scheduled for 7 p,m. Thursday;,\ Democrat Party Chairman. Rickey Dattola asked for nominations from the floor ~1fr fill the two vacant village trustee; slots. -\?- Although the names uff former Tupper Lake Village Mayor Earl Fletcher and fa \' Village Trustee Kashy Lefe_ were mentioned, both dectic the MMMastkin. T» a little that we don't nave caMfidttttt. 1 * likjDKatfU'i cketttg the Kpaie think *e fcave « HN people out there who make excellent candidates.\ On a brighter note, the Democratic chairman said the party is continuing to grow in strength and has been able to raise money to contribute to: various Democratic campaigns state wide. \I think our party's strong even though we have no village candidates this year'\' he told Efae group that evening. \You have fo crawl before you walk and wall: before you run. I thiak rigli now, we're walking! We can stifl wis die county race, we eaa tate the seal away from Chris QrtkiF and we can beat George Bush for the presidency.\ With the town caucus scheduled for 7:30 p.m. that evening, Mr. Dattola look the extra time to introduce Mr. Leonard who spoke -about his platform for the upcoming county campaign. If elected, Mr. Leonard said the first thing he would do would be to open a Legislative office on Park Street, using the $15,000 legislative pay, to be available to ail his constituents. 'I'm more than willing to represent Tupper Lake at all times,\ he said. \Tupper Lake is not on my priority list... it is my priority! The most important thing is for everyone lo have the chance to give their point of view on any issue that may arise. continued on page 2 OwarMO student* and tseetwssei L* QufcNt U- •mmtary School vfsftodthafutur* hem* of th* Natural History Museum of the Adirondack* Monday during a special outing to the site. According to museum Project Director Betsy Lowe, the outing, which was the idea of local contractor Tim Larkln, allowed the children to visualize the museum's completion although It is still in the early stages of construction. The 9 a.m. visit was planned to coincide with the workmen's break. Shown above, the students gathered tor a school photo in the bottom of the digging site which wilt soon become the basement of the museum's main building. At left, stu- dents are shown as they eagerly marched from the school building to the museum site that morning. The Tupper Lake Village Police and New York State Police were on hand to assist with traffic control. (Phyllis Amell photos) Reenactors to take over school grounds for Civil War Enrichment Days this week (teachers and interested parents) in LP Quinn will participate in an \educational day.\ Each class will tour the camps and have the opportunity to speak with the reenactors as they're introduced to actual camp life, live demonstrations, period music and displays all day long. A full schedule of evants is on tap for Saturday with the camps opening to the public at 9 a.m. Between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., there will be a miniature battle display (Gulp's Hill), a firearms exhibit, and art exhibit, a period music ensemble presented by Long Lake's Recreation and Tourism Department head Bob Gibson and the Bearstring Players, period demonstrations, scenarios and camp life. As you're browsing through the area that morning, be sure to keep an eye out for \Sutlers\- a general store under a tent which will offer many interesting items and souvenirs. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday infantry and artillery drills will take place before breaking for lunch at 11:3Q a.m.. The camps will remain open throughout the lunch hour for public interest and food will be available on site at the \lunch wagon.\ i Veterans to move monument Members of American Legion Post 220 and VFW Post 3120 recently voted to move the veterans' monument currently located on the front lawn of the Tupper Lake Middle/High School down to the Veterans' Park on Park Street. While the topic has been the subject of debate for some time, the vast majority of both organizations agreed that it was time to consolidate at the new park. The monument is scheduled to be moved Friday, September 17, Reenactors head for battle. From 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., period demonstrations will take place with period music ensembles, exhibits and displays. Public interaction is encouraged while the Civil War period \camp life\ is on display. At 2:30 p.m. the reenactors will form for battle on the lower fields of the school grounds. The hour long battle will gel underway at 3 p.m. Following presentations, a dress parade and a Memorial Ceremony, all are invited to remain at the camp during the dinner hour. \Yes. we actually do cook outdoors over a fire just like they did during the Civil War,\ 1st Sgt. Pete Gilbert said this week. mentioning that at least ten of the reenactors will will take part in this weekend's event are from Tupper Lake. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, those in attendance will be invited to a twilight guided tour of the camps where public ad-lib skits will be performed as well as period scenarios and a close up look at camp life during that period in time. A highlight of the weekend activities will be a cotillion (dance) in the LP Quinn school that evening with the Bear String Players again doing the honors of providing appropriate music. Public participation is encouraged and period dress is not required. The dance will continue throughout the evening until Taps at II p.m. Those attending Saturday's activities should be sure to go back Sunday when the caps open to the public at 9 a.m. comimtcd on page 2 Wayne Leonard
