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Hurley holds tree lighting

By RICHARD JENKINS

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HURLEY - A small crowd gathered in the parking lot of Hurley City Hall Wednesday for the city's inaugural tree lighting.

Hurley Mayor Paul Mullard lit the tree next to city hall, and then the Hurley High School's Silver Express choir performed several carols for the gathered crowd.

"For the first time, I think we had a wonderful turnout," said Rita Franzoi, the Hurley Chamber of Commerce's marketing director and events coordinator. "And having Silver Express just puts the icing on the cookie."

Prior to the tree lighting, the chamber - which spo...