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A traditional part of George’s Independence Day celebration, the enormous cherry pie waits to be cut and served to the crowd.

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Historic celebration
July 9, 2024 3 a.m.

Historic celebration

George’s Patriotic Observance combines solemnity with festivity

GEORGE — The flag raised at George’s Patriotic Observance on Independence Day has only 48 stars. “The flag we’re flying is a World War I vet’s casket flag,” said Mark Owens, who is the quartermaster for Grant County’s Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter.