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June 1, 2013
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Elvis Fest features strong lineup
LAKE GEORGE „ Long black sideburns, crooning male voices and swiveling hips will be taking over Lake George this weekend as the village hosts the 10th annual Lake George Elvis Festival. Memories of rock singer and actor Elvis Presley, a cultural icon, endure in the hearts of millions „ and his charisma annually draws thousands of people to Lake George to celebrate his legacy. The five-day event which started Wednesday May 29 and continues through Sunday June 2, is centered around a competition of more than 60 Elvis tribute artists and three headline evening concerts. The festival also features various performances around the village, as well as a classic car parade down Canada St., a themed lake cruise, after-hours parties and a sale of Elvis collectibles and merchandise. Over 4,000 Elvis fans are expected to attend. Festival founder Jason Sherry said that this yearÍ s Elvis Festival in Lake George features a strong lineup of talent. The roster of Elvis impersonators also features Ben CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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IN WARRENSBURG
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During Warrensburg Memorial Day ceremonies held May 27, local service personnel, veterans and citizens salute the flag as “Taps” is played to honor departed soldiers. Photo by Thom Randall
Warrensburg honors its veterans By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG „ One of the largest crowds recorded in the last 30 years gathered May 27 to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies and pay respects to those who sacrificed their lives on behalf of our nation. Preceding the memorial services was the annual parade „ a display of pag-
eantry and pride, with dozens of people of all ages marching up Elm and Hudson streets. Paraders included firefighters in full dress uniform with their antique fire equipment, emergency medical responders with their trucks, plus dozens of scouts and young ball players. The Warrensburg High School Marching Band, accompanied by a flag-twirling corps, offered tuneful selections. Leading the procession, as he has for
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LAKE GEORGE „ For decades, Americade has been considered the King Kong of touring motorcycle rallies internationally. Regardless of this enviable status, the rallyÍ s super-
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size proportions have expanded even further for this yearÍ s edition. When tens of thousands of motorcyclists roll into the region this week to enjoy the varied activities of Americade, they’ll find that the rally’s colossal TourExpo trade show has been expanded in scope and duration. But thatÍ s not all „ the rally will be offering
the most-ever demo rides, as well as featuring new attractions including famous motorcycle stunt shows. Tour Expo, renowned as the world’s largest marketplace for touring, sport-touring, cruiser products and services, will engulf two weekends this year instead of one. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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about a quarter century, was Army veteran William Lamy. Directly behind him was a contingent of the new local American Legion Riders group „ Scott and Michelle Bedell, Richard Ovitt and Brett Moulton astride motorcycles. Parade Grand Marshal for 2013 was veteran Thomas Lloyd of Thurman, who served in the Army Air Force from Aug. 1947 to 1951.
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