July 29, 2013  Couple crowned for volunteerism, dedication
CHAZY — After decades of community service, a local couple got
recognition worthy of royalty.  George and Janet Brendler were
crowned king and queen as part of the traditional Chazy Old Home
Day celebration.  The Brendlers settled in the Town of Chazy 48
years ago. On Sunday, a clear sky and bright sun shone over the
Chazy Recreation Park as they sat on white chairs before
familiar faces. They wore big smiles as the ceremonial red and
gold crowns were set on their heads.   The Chazy Lions Club,
which hosts Old Home Day, chose the Brendlers as this year’s
royalty based on their community-service efforts.  “I believe
many people who came before me were a lot more deserving of
this, so I am honored,” Janet said.  Their daughter, Liz
Tedford, was ecstatic, as well.  “It’s nice to see them get
recognized for their service and dedication to their community,”
she said.  George, a longtime physical education teacher at
Chazy Central Rural School before his r