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April 19, 2014

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LG grad Rachael Ray returns

This Week CHESTERTOWN

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

LAKE GEORGE Ñ Talking about her crush on Mr. Tromblee and the quality of education she received, celebrity chef and television host Rachael Ray thrilled crowds for the 12th Annual Lake George Central fundraiser April 11. Ò The money raised goes toward funding graduate scholarships along with special projects at the school,Ó Lake George 7-12 Principal Francis Cocozza said. Ò We have been able to provide tech equipment, furniture, lighting for the cupola and our front sign for the school, the list is endless.Ó Gloria Gilman of the Lake George Alumni Association introduced Ray to the audience and talked about the early years of the fundraiser. Ò In 2002, we sold 100 tickets for the show,Ó Gilman said. Ò The second year we doubled that and the third year people were standing at the door at 4:30 a.m. to try and get tickets. We have been sold out ever since.Ó In that time, the event has raised $153,940 to go towards scholarships and projects at the school. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Index EDITORIAL

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ROAD COLLAPSE

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TOWN TALK

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CALENDAR ATHOL-THURMAN CLASIFIEDS

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Rum Runners’ earns APA award PAGE 2 IN INDIAN LAKE

W-burg youth grapplers win PAGE 3 SPORTS

Celebrity chef, television host and Lake George alum Rachael Ray was the guest of honor at her 12th annual fundraiser for the school district April 11. See more from this event on page 6. Photo by Keith Lobdell

Spring season previews INSIDE

Chester citizens helping family of stricken toddler By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

CHESTERTOWN Ñ Dozens of local people are reaching out this week to help the family of a toddler whoÕ s hospitalized and clinging to life. Cameron Kuba, about 21 months old, is afflicted with spinal meningitis and receiving care at Albany

Medical Center. His parents, Gabrielle and Randy Kuba of Chestertown, have been staying with Cameron during his treatment and providing emotional support, according to family friend Jessica Phillips, also of Chestertown. Meanwhile, many people in northern Warren County are helping the family out with medical and living expenses while the Kubas tend to their young child

who is in critical condition. Saturday April 12, Cameron underwent surgery Ñ having a portion of his skull removed to relieve pressure on his brain, Phillips reported. As of the evening of April 14, the youngster was in stable condition after an adjustment in treatment that reduced brain swelling, Phillips reported. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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