COURTESY OF THE ONTARIO HYDRO COLLECTION

Queen Elizabeth II of England opens the St. Lawrence Seaway in Massena on June 27, 1959, while Prince Philip looks on. Vice President Richard Nixon also was in attendance. Visit http://seaway50.-awardspace.com for more information about the Seaway and a schedule of 50th anniversary events.

A SHRINE WITH A STORY TO TELL

This shrine along Route 12E a few miles out of Cape Vincent was built by the owners of Island Shadows Mobile Home Park which is across the road from the shrine. 'It's a thank-you for gifts received,' said Island Shadows co-owner Gary M. Beaton.

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AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY TREASURE FAITH, FAMILIES ARE RIGHT AT HOME IN MILLENS BAY

NASCAR fans Franklin and Ruth Rudd of Boylston watch a ship from their vantage point near the village of Cape Vincent off Route 12E. They spent a few days in the area to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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CIRCUS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR FAIR ENTERTAINERS

Vania Monteiro balances colorful plastic hoops thrown to her by Jose Aguiar during a Star Family Circus & Thrill Show performance at the Jefferson County Fair last week. Today is the final day of the fair.

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POSSIBILITIES AROUND THE BEND

Stephen E. Spitz, Buffalo, who suffered a spinal cord injury, gets into a 'sit-on-top' kayak Saturday at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton while participating in North Country Access 2008, an all-day water sports and information event for people with disabilities. Mr. Spitz and a friend are involved with a fledgling organization in Buffalo called Western NY Adaptive Water Sports.

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MUD FLIES AS BUMPERS COLLIDE

Jeff Snyder, Copenhagen, left, smashes into the car of Josh Monney, Lyons Falls, at the demolition derby Saturday at the Lewis County Fair.

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COLTON PLAYS GAMES SEE STORY, B2.

Carl E. Clift, 9, throws a sponge at Jon E. Smith, Canton, during Saturday's 25th annual Colton Country Day event. Carl is the son of Carol J. Parks and Carl E. Clift, Brooklyn.

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COLTON EVENT A HOPPING GOOD TIME

Jonathan K. Morgan, 6, encourages his frog, Dinner, to jump during the Colton Country Day frog-jumping contest Saturday. Jonathan is the son of Daniel P. and Lee-Ann M. Morgan, Canton.

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SWIMMER KETTRICK BACK FOR MORE AT ESG

Aubrey Kettrick has been working on her backstroke technique at the Pinecrest Swimming Camp in Pinecrest, Fla.

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KLOOS DOMINATES IN SHOWDOWN III

Jeff Kloos, right, of Watertown Boxing Club, dodges a punch from Gary Leger of Canada during their fight on Satuday night in Showdown in Watertown III at the Jefferson County Fair.

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ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY ENDS DROUGHT

Glove Cities' Braedon Fisher, right, interferes with St. Lawrence Valley's Danny Staton Jr. in the end zone while breaking up a pass during Saturday's game at Sandstoner Park in Potsdam.

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