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By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

A long ago girls’ camp on the east side of Lake George that for 82 years has been an Albany family’s rustic retreat was purchased by an Ohio family on June 22 for $1.9-million cash.

Duane Vaughn of DeMarsh Real Estate represented Mr. Edwards. Ken Canastar of Select Sotheby’s International Realty represented the sellers.

The 22-acre parcel just north of Echo Bay at Pilot …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Testify!

I can’t think of a concert experience quite so exhilarating as what the Newsboys Christian rock group served up last Friday night at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

The crowd of about 1,800 people (says Civic Center director Jeff Mead) were hooting almost as loudly as your intrepid reporter, as the group played to the back of the room and way up heaven-ward …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Silhouette stickers showing the outline of Lake George have taken the region by storm.

“In the mornings, I would say 50% to 60% of the cars parked around Lake George High School belonging to teachers and students have them,” Mayor Bob Blais told The Chronicle. “They have become an extremely popular item. It’s a very interesting shape, and it’s become an extremely popular item. …

Our Summer Home issue! Sara Pfau – Lake George silhouette craze. Crandall Park mansion sells, to be restored. Vintage Pilot Knob retreat sells for $1.9-million. Cathy reviews Christian rock at Civic Center. Garrison owners buy East Cove restaurant. West Mountain offers wedding platform. Bernice Ende completes 8,000-mile trip. Peter Bauer resigns from LG ZBA. Hildene in Manchester, VT. The list of shows, concerts and events goes on page after page.! …

Albany trio’s ‘hop-on bar’

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

A custom-made floating Tiki bar is now patrolling the busy waters of Lake George, and making waves wherever it goes.

“Everyone loves it. Everyone smiles. It’s great,” said Frank Casimo of Albany, who with long-time friends Larry Davis and Greg Teresi bought the as-yet unnamed ‘Cruisin’ Tiki” for $25,000 after Mr. Davis saw a prototype in Florida last winter.

“It’s …