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L AKE GEOR GE — Lo ng black sideburns, crooning male voices and swiveling hips will be taking over Lake George this weekend as the village hosts the ninth annual Lake George Elvis Festival. The four-day event, set for Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 3, is centered around a competition of more than 50 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., themed lake cruises, 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 May 29 that a strong lineup of talent and a rebound in the economy have sparked a substantial increase in advance ticket sales for this year ’s festival. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Singing a patriotic anthem during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday, May 28 in Chestertown are youngsters of Creative Opportunity Day Care, a local enterprise. Photo by Thom Randall
Chestertown citizens pay tribute to soldiers By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com CHESTERTOWN — At a lectern standing on the local American Legion driveway, post Commander Joanne Ellsworth gazed over the large crowd gathered on the lawn of the town Mu-
By Thom Randall thom@denpubs.com ATHOL — Thurman Town Board member Rebecca “Becky” Hitchcock passed away unexpectedly Friday May 25 — and in the following days, local citizens recalled Hitchcock’s
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deed to emphasize the privilege and duty of patriotism.” Legionnaire Ken Little, assisted by the local Boy Scouts, then lowered the American flag of the adjacent Legion Post to half-staff. Flanking the flagstaff were 1998 North Warren graduate Michele Dygert — an Electrician in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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unsurpassed community spirit, dedication to others, and her various volunteer activities that brightened the lives of area residents. All are welcome to attend calling hours from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday May 29 at Alexander Funeral Home on Main St. in Warrensburg. A memorial service follows at 6 p.m in the fu-
neral home, with Rev. David Newkirk officiating. Thurman Supervisor Evelyn Wood said Hitchcock had in recent years undertaken a wide variety of volunteer activities — including organizing the major events held in town, whether it was the Christmas Baskets Charity, the Jackwax Party
anti-cancer fundraiser, the town’s beloved Easter, Halloween and Christmas parties for families, as well as helping conduct the Thurman Food Pantry. “Becky was deeply involved in the community,” Wood said. “This is an enormous loss for the town of Thurman.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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