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 31st July 2008, 10:39 PM
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Star For Elvis Campaign Ends: Goal Reached!
 The “Viva Las Vegas!” Elvis Presley Fan Club is happy to announce that the fund raising goal has been met for its “A Star for Elvis” Campaign – to install a star honoring Elvis Presley on the “Las Vegas Walk of Stars”. How appropriate an announcement for the 39th anniversary of the day Elvis returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Since February 28, in only 5 months, donations have been collected totaling over $15,000. The $15,000 total has been verified by Mr Robert Alexander, the President of the LVWOS. Any overage will be donated to the club’s designated charity, St Jude’s Ranch for Abused Children, in Boulder City NV. (This is no relation to the hospital in Memphis.) The star will be unveiled during a ceremony on Friday, Sept 26. The invitee list is limited to donors and VIPs. The star itself will be installed a few days later, in front of the Riviera, next to Liberace’s star. The Riviera is the closest casino on Las Vegas Blvd to the Hilton, concert home to Elvis Presley. We thank all the friends, fans, and tribute artists who have donated their funds, energy, and time to this endeavor. These fans should certainly feel proud of themselves! We also would like to specifically acknowledge the following Elvis friends for their donations and support: Sonny West, Kathy Westmoreland, Sandi Miller, Jon Patino, and Darlene Tompkins. We appreciate every dollar that has been given. The campaign would not have been as wonderful and successful without the following: We give special thanks to Sandi Pichon for spreading the word to her many friends and contacts in the Elvis world, to Sue McCasland for providing the Star pins for donors, and to Artie Dadyan for providing Elvis-style sunglasses as a donor incentive. Immense gratitude goes out to local Elvis Tribute Artist Peter Vallee and his staff, and his manager Lucille Star, for promoting and representing the Elvis Star Campaign. All the funds donated were by fans and friends of Elvis Presley. There was no assistance by any corporation. Once again, Elvis fans have demonstrated their love and support for “The King of Rock and Roll.” Personally, I have many to thank. Once again I want to state my appreciation for the inspiration of the Bobby Darin Star Fund Project and his fans. I thank my star advisors, the club board of directors, and the members of the Viva Las Vegas Club for their incredible and unwavering support. And, I dedicate my effort to the memory of Janelle McComb and her work to build the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel in Tupelo. Her spirit was a great influence and encouragement to me during this campaign. Elvis is our 'Flaming Star' ! Source: A Star For Elvis / Updated: Jul 31, 2008 It's fantastic news that Elvis has finally got a Star on the “Las Vegas Walk of Stars”, but he should have had one years ago and it certainly shouldn't have come down to donations as Elvis was Las Vegas He sold out engagements in Vegas so many times that he deserved a star a long time ago 
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31st July 2008, 10:42 PM
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Haven't got a clue about this new technology but it sure sounds impressive
 Elvis On SHM-CD The Japanese Elvis site mentions five Elvis titles which should be due for release on the Super High Material CD (SHM-CD) format from SONY/BMG Japan. The titles are: * Elvis Presley (BVCM-34401) * Elvis' Golden Records (BVCM-34402) * Blue Hawaii (BVCM-34403) * That's The Way It Is (BVCM-34404) * Aloha From Hawaii (BVCM-34405) The high quality Super High Material CD format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC and Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing, SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc, allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. Source: Elvis World Japan / Updated: Jul 31, 2008 |
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5th August 2008, 11:04 PM
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Elvis Now
 Every 18 months the EPE licensing department creates artwork for promoting Elvis and producing merchandise. The slogan that will be used in 2009-10 is ‘Elvis Now’. It’s similar to previous slogans ‘Elvis Is’ and ‘Elvis Lives’, in that it makes a definitive statement about the strong presence of Elvis in the world’s culture, not in the past, but now. Because many of those who develop products have to begin very far in advance of when the merchandise will actually be in the marketplace, the colors and design are selected based on trends forecasted for 2009-10. The research indicated that you will be seeing colors that are bold, energetic, bright and daring. The same words can easily be used to describe Elvis himself. There will also be unconventional combinations with an eye toward Mother Earth. More than ever, the global community has a better sense of awareness for the environment and individualism. Greens, sea blues and earthen hues will continue to have great impact in 2009. Keep an eye out for ‘Elvis Now’ merchandise, available beginning in January 2009. Published: August 5th 2008 01:30 PM. Source: EPE / Published by: ElvisMatters - David Hamal |
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7th August 2008, 11:19 PM
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Elvis Super Lobby On Wal-Mart Mobile
 PlayPhone, a leading global media company present in over 20 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, is partnering with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and Wal-Mart to provide cutting entertainment content to mobile consumers in the form of ringtones and wallpaper to celebrate the launch of Elvis: Viva Las Vegas. This new digital product allows you to download ringtones like “Thank You Very Much,” from Elvis, directly to your cell phone. Source: EPE - Elvis Presley Enterprises / Updated: Aug 7, 2008 Yaaaaaaaaay 'Thankyouverymuch'
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9th August 2008, 02:23 PM
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Elvis' Boyhood Church To Reopen In Mississippi
The simple wood chapel 110 miles southeast of Memphis, Tenn., is no Crystal Cathedral. But the East Tupelo (Miss.) First Assembly of God building had a greater impact on 20th-century music than any of America's gilded megachurches. Inside its walls, Elvis Aron Presley discovered God and gospel music, learning to strum a guitar and sing. Closed to the public for more than a half-century, the building was restored this year by the Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation. On Saturday, after a brief ceremony and prayer, the historic Pentecostal church will again open its doors to the world. Foundation director Dick Guyton isn't allowing photographers to get a sneak preview. "It's not yet ready for pictures," he said. There's still wiring to fix, landscaping to spruce up, and last-minute details to deal with, but "it's pretty much finished" and will open in time for Elvis Week 2008, which marks the 31st anniversary of Presley's death. The chapel seats roughly 48 people and has no frills, Guyton said. "It's very plain and simple," Guyton said. "Country churches back in the 1920s and 1930s were not real fancy." No steeple crowns its rooftop. No stained-glass windows line its walls. In many ways, it was a typical Assembly of God church from that era, said Darrin Rodgers, director of the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center in Springfield, Mo. "Early Pentecostals were concerned with spreading the gospel and sending missionaries out and telling people about Jesus. ... They were practical rather than concerned about leaving an architectural legacy," Rodgers said. The lack of ornamentation reflected not only their priorities, but their worldview. "Early believers were committed to the idea that Christ could come back at any moment. It seemed logical to them that the best investment that would not be eaten up by moths or rust would be in souls, not fancy buildings." When the church opens again, it will look a lot like it did on Jan. 8, 1935, the day Elvis Presley entered the world. The church, which Presley attended for 13 years, was within walking distance of his home, said gospel music historian Jim Goff. Elvis' parents, Vernon and Gladys, were faithful members. "I don't think they were Christmas and Easter attenders. They would've attended fairly regularly and they knew the preacher fairly well," said Goff, a professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Indeed, Pastor Frank Smith, who died last year at the age of 80, is credited with teaching Presley to play a few basic chords on a guitar. The Presleys certainly didn't go to the plain-looking chapel to impress the neighbors, who often viewed "Holy Rollers" with suspicion and contempt. "They went because they got something out of it -- out of the music, out of the preaching, out of the friendship," Goff said. Records indicate that Vernon Presley briefly served as the church secretary, according to Pastor David Lann of East Heights Assembly of God in Tupelo -- the church that replaced First Assembly. Lann said there aren't many traces of Presley in the congregation's files. "Unfortunately, we don't have a photo of him" attending the church, he said. The memories have also faded. "The people that used to be around, most of them have passed on," Lann said. The congregation had a lifelong impact on young Elvis. "In many ways," Goff said, "I think his musical tastes and his understanding of religion and worship, those things had already been formed at the Assembly of God Church in Tupelo." Source: Reporter News / Updated: Aug 8, 2008 This is great news! Be wonderful to have it back home  |
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10th August 2008, 06:47 PM
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Christmas at Graceland
 Thomas Kinkade, one of America’s most popular painters, has just finished his “study sketch” of his newly commissioned canvas painting “Christmas at Graceland”. The Thomas Kinkade Memphis Gallery has already begun taking orders. Last year’s Graceland-painting sold out in no time. This time, he’ll produce 3 different sizes, with prices varying from 750 to 1680 $US. Click the link below for more details. http://www.thomaskinkadememphis.com/elvis_fans.html Published: August 10th 2008 10:53 AM. Source: Thomas Kinkade / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen . Another beautiful picture by Thomas Kinkade
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10th August 2008, 06:48 PM
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Chaffee Crossing Museum District to Open August 15
The new Chaffee Crossing museum district, consisting of three places of exhibitions, will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 15 in Fort Smith. The morning ceremony will take place at Building 803, the locale where Pvt. Elvis Presley got his first military haircut. Located on the former Ft. Chaffee Army base property, the Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum contains a replica barbershop restored with items authentic to the period, from bathroom fixtures to the barber pole. The barbershop takes up the front portion of the building and includes a life-size cutout of Presley in his uniform in the barber chair. The back portion of the building contains some Elvis memorabilia, such as the script from the “King Creole” movie he finished filming the day before he was inducted, and original photos. “This will not be an Elvis museum like you see at Graceland,” explained Ivy Owen, executive director of the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority. The museum will also reflect the history of Ft. Chaffee through exhibits from the ‘40s and ‘50s, as well as items specific to the time Presley was there. For more information, phone 479-769-0402. The museum district will be open on Mondays and Fridays and by appointment. The two other museums opening in the district are the Vietnam Veterans Museum and the Enchanted Doll Museum. The Vietnam Veterans Museum contains Vietnam War memorabilia such as helmets, uniforms, guns, documents, love letters and other Vietnam-related items collected over many years. It is also home to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 467. For more information on this museum, phone 479-478-0110. The Vietnam traveling exhibit “The Wall that Heals” will be at Chaffee Crossing on Oct. 17-19, Owen added. It is a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. A 1,500-square-foot museum of about 5,000 dolls, the Enchanted Doll Museum contains a life-size Ken and Barbie as well as antique dolls, including Madam Alexander, Effanbee, Kewpie, Betsy Wetsy, Cabbage Patch Kids, Annie and Gerber brands. “Gone With the Wind and Shirley Temple are my favorites,” said Owner Mary Merechka of Van Buren. “I have doll furniture. I have everything. I would rather share it with everyone.” In fact, Merechka has too much to fit in the museum all at once, so she will rotate the dolls on exhibit throughout the year. “I guess I’m a kid at heart,” she added. “Everything reminds me of something or a happy time in my life.” “I’ve already had calls for [group] tours,” Merechka said. For more information on this museum, phone 479-478-0225 or visit www.theenchantedweddingchapel.com Adjacent to the doll museum, Merechka also owns The Enchanted Wedding Chapel. She plans to open a bridal studio/lounge soon. Also at Chaffee Crossing, she has as the Enchanted Park for outdoor weddings and the Fantasies at the Fort Reception Hall. Celebrations of Fort Smith is a party rental and sales venue. The museum district is located at Chaffee Crossing, a 7,000-acre resource being created as a recreational, residential, commercial and industrial development in Fort Smith and Barling, AR. Owen said he sees the planned development as similar to The Woodlands in Houston. “It’s a community to work, live and play in,” said Owen. “It will be its own community, but it will be part of Fort Smith.” Under construction are 286 homes. “We also have two new churches that are locating out here.” Groundbreakings have also taken place for PRADCO, which makes fishing lures, and Umarex, which manufactures high-end air rifles. “It’s just the place to be,” Owen said. Chaffee Crossing currently contains recreational opportunities such as the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, which sits on 170 acres overlooking Wells Lake. The area is accessible for fishing, hiking and other outdoor recreation. There are miles of biking and jogging trails and the nine-hole Deer Trails Fort Chaffee Golf Course. Several natural and historical sites provide prime locations for family activities such as picnics and get-togethers. “Who would have thought that people would come to Ft. Chaffee as a tourist?” Owen asked. For more information about Chaffee Crossing, phone 479-452-4554 and visit www.chaffeecrossing.com Source: Google / Updated: Aug 10, 2008 |
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11th August 2008, 10:44 PM
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Tupelo Church open to public
 The Church where Elvis learned to sing, is now officially open to the public. But did you know that Lawrence and Martha Stanford have literally lived in that historical building for the past 42 years? The place they've called home since 1966 also was the place Elvis Presley called his church home as a young boy in Tupelo. Here's their story. Assembly of God Church of East Tupelo was used until 1959 when it was converted to a home on Berry Street. The Stanfords sold that home to the Elvis Presley Memorial Foundation, and it was uprooted and transported the short distance to the Elvis Presley museum a few months ago. On Saturday, the church was resurrected in honor of Tupelo’s 31st annual Fan Appreciation Day, marking the Aug. 16, 1977, death of Elvis. As the Stanfords watched a steady stream of visitors walk through what used to be the living room of their two-bedroom house, they said they were overwhelmed with joy. "We lived in that house for 42 years and raised two boys there, so it's odd to see it turned back into the church," said Lawrence. "I'm happy that people will get to enjoy it now. We have had a good life in that house." Lawrence said when he first bought the house, he had no idea of its history, but as strangers started to knock on his door, it didn't take him long to find out. "We probably were living there 10 years before I knew this was Elvis' church,” said Lawrence. "But somehow other people found out and began to come by and knock on our door to see the house. We got used to it though." Elvis Presley Foundation President Henry Dodge said Elvis and his birthplace are great attractions for Tupelo. "Elvis put Tupelo on the map," said Dodge, "and we are proud of the recognition he's given to Tupelo throughout the world. We are proud Tupelo is Elvis' home." Dodge said the new church exhibit wouldn't have been possible if it had not been for Tupelo’s Guy Harris. Harris, a longtime friend of the King and attendee of the Assembly of God Church, said seeing the church resurrected was a vision he had. In an emotional speech, Harris told how he contacted Dodge and took him to the then-Stanford home to show him the church. Dodge said that event got the ball rolling on recreating the church. Harris told how the gospel music that Elvis was exposed to in that church shaped his musical career. "Elvis loved the music that was sang in that church and Brother Frank Smith gave him his first guitar lesson in that church," said an emotional Harris. "This was a big part of his life and I’m glad to see it up." Even though the church is no longer home to the Stanfords, who still live on Berry Street, what it means to the world is more important to them. "This is everyone's church now," said Lawrence. "It belongs to the world. Now it can be enjoyed for years to come and that makes me feel good." Published: August 11th 2008 07:10 AM. Source: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen Lovely news
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11th August 2008, 10:58 PM
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Guitar Picks
 Guistar Picks, manufacturers of custom-made guitar picks, will introduce Wednesday a gold-colored Elvis pick stamped with “The King’s” thumb print as duplicated from his military records. “Yes, we replicated his actual thumb print provided by Elvis Presley Enterprises utilizing our patented enhancement process,” said Guistar spokesman Rich Mackey. The etched image on the other side of the limited-edition, ready-to-be-strummed pick celebrates the 40th anniversary of Presley’s televised ’68 comeback special. Suggested retail is $19.99, which includes the pick, an interchangeable necklace or key chain pick holder, and a certificate of authenticity. The product debuts in Memphis as part of Elvis Week celebrations that draw thousands of fans to the singer’s former hometown. Once word gets out about the Presley estate’s endorsement, “we’re confident the rest of the celebrity music world will want to join the bandwagon,” Mackey said. “Elvis has already paid off by helping us secure new deals with Conway Twitty’s estate, Carl Perkins’ estate and Sun Records, Elvis’ first Memphis recording label.” Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Aug 11, 2008 |
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12th August 2008, 02:12 PM
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Oooooooooooooh, that would be good to have, strumming along on the guitar with Elvis at your fingertips
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12th August 2008, 10:20 PM
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The official opening of the First Assembly of God Church next to the birth house in Tupelo, has been captured on video too. Tupelo You can hear the opening speeches, the gospel moment, and the overwhelming interest of the many fans who attended the Ceremony.
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14th August 2008, 10:52 PM
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Elvis' Song Catalogue For Sale?
 Elvis Presley, Quincy Jones and the Black Eyed Peas' song catalogues will reportedly be part of a multi-million dollar sale of a New York-based music company. Bosses at Cherry Lane Music Publishing are reportedly seeking a buyer for their entire catalogue of songs, after executives at Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony expressed interest in the sale. According to the New York Post, the company is estimated to take between $100 million (GBP50 million) and $150 million (GBP75 million) for the turn of acquisitions. Cherry Lane - founded in 1960 by music producer/arranger Milt Okun - also boasts joint venture deals with Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am and hip-hop entrepreneur Damon Dash. Source: Contact Music / Updated: Aug 14, 2008 |
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14th August 2008, 10:55 PM
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Wedding Dolls Debut With Auction
 Just in time for Elvis week in Memphis, Tenn., Mattel has come out with the first-ever Elvis and Priscilla Presley Barbie dolls. The dolls are wearing replica outfits of what Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu wore on their wedding day in Las Vegas on May 1, 1967. The King's doll is dressed in a black paisley print tuxedo with boutonniere and black boots. Pricilla's doll is wearing a gown of white chiffon and satin, with tiara and veil. The doll set retails at $65. A set autographed by the former bride fetched US$ 6800 after the unveiling at Graceland in Memphis. Source: Various / Updated: Aug 13, 2008 Sullivan Pictures  It was October 26, 1956, seven weeks after Elvis Presley's first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The host didn't really want the hip-shaking rock 'n' roll star back on the family-friendly show, but big ratings beckoned. Sullivan corralled the King during rehearsal and made it clear that he couldn't do that thing with his hips. The 21-year-old's reaction to Sullivan is priceless. Photos of that chat and other behind-the-scenes shots from that memorable night recently resurfaced after a half-century and are being made available to the public. Young photographer Richard Weede was allowed on set for the rehearsal because his father, Robert Weede, who was starring in "The Most Happy Fella" on Broadway, also was appearing on the show that night. The negatives Weede snapped were relegated to a garage until his son found them in February 2007. Limited-edition sets of three and six of the images are being made available at VintageKingPictures.com. The site is expected to go live by the week of August 18. Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Aug 14, 2008 |
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16th August 2008, 10:34 PM
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Collecting King Elvis: Is Elvis still alive?
Enough people think that they have sighted Elvis to make others stop to think that The King really still might be alive. After all, Jerry Glanville, the former National Football League head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Oilers, leaves tickets for Elvis to games he coaches. In addition, couples will trek to Las Vegas' The Elvis Wedding Chapel, among others, to get married by none other than – Elvis himself! Whether you believe that Elvis is still among the living – or died that fateful day of August 16, 1977 – is a personal decision. However, the undeniable fact remains that Elvis' memories are very much alive among billions of people across the world, and very definitely alive among collectors of Elvis memorabilia. You don't need to have gone to an Elvis concert, or even have been alive for that matter when he was a performer, to realize the impact of his music. There is a reason why Elvis was selected by the Atlantic Magazine as one of the top hundred most influential Americans of the 20th century. As we know, Elvis was instrumental in bridging the generation gap, although that was not the feeling in the beginning. The "Elvis the Pelvis" nickname, usually used derogatorily, and the banning of his appearing on the small screen from the waist down, did eventually give way to the general acceptance of Elvis as a musical innovator, a respected movie actor, and a very generous and giving person. As an example of Elvis' generosity, in 1961 he gave a benefit concert in Hawaii that raised $65,000 toward the building of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Adjusted for inflation, in today's dollars the figure is about $4 million. With his help, the memorial opened a year later. In 1970, the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, or Jaycees, named him as one of the ten outstanding young men in the United States. Elvis Presley's popularity has been evident to the United States government as well. Besides Elvis' well-documented meeting with President Nixon on December 21, 1970, the U.S. Postal Service announced in 1992 that Elvis' image would be used for a commemorative postage stamp. In an unprecedented move, the Postal Service let the American public decide whether to use the image of Elvis as a young rocker or one of him starring in a special Hawaiian performance. The image of the young rocker won out, and the Elvis stamp is the most widely publicized stamp issue in history, and the top selling commemorative postage of all time. More than 500 million Elvis stamps have been printed, more than three times the print run for any other commemorative stamp. Collectors are often quick to point out that because such a huge number of Elvis stamps that were issued, that the value of an individual stamp is minimal. However, the stamp issued in 1993 does serve as a good memory of Elvis. Some Elvis collectibles are extremely valuable, and are in demand by collectors. In fact, any Elvis collectible would be a treasure in any pop culture collection. The most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia, Elvis' peacock jumpsuit performance costume, recently sold for $300,000. Previous to the selling of this jumpsuit, the record for an Elvis collectible was $295,000 for one of his classic cars. An Elvis jeweled cape was auctioned for $105,250 a few years ago. One of his leather jackets went for $37,000, and his personal script for the film "Love Me Tender" sold for $5,400. The value of his items keeps on increasing. Elvis' memorabilia, if you can even find them, trade for record prices. Keep in mind that you don't have to go for the most expensive pieces. Collectors should stay within their financial limits. Yes, it is nice to own an Elvis cape, or his personal movie script, but even owning a movie poster or record album of the King is a collectible that the average collector can afford, and be very comfortable with. Of course, if the movie poster or album is signed, its value is increased. (News, Source: Jeff Figle, hofmag.com) |
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20th August 2008, 10:44 PM
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Kathy Westmoreland Ill
According to a posting by Kathy's personal assistent, June, on het official YahooGroup site Kathy is ill. "Kathy has been ill for quite some time now. Bare with me, as this is long and complicated, but it will explain why you haven't heard from her or about her in quite some time and why I haven't said anything before now. Kathy has what is classified as an epilepsy seizure disorder, usually caused by an injury (which hers was). No, it is nothing like epilepsy and she does not have epileptic seizers, it is nothing like that, but it does leave her very ill when left untreated, which has been the case lately. Just one of her symptoms is that her eyes look like they're bleeding. This is not a new problem for Kathy, as she has had it, but managed to keep it under control for over 30 years now. The problem now is, she's recently had to change insurance policies, so she is going thru what we all know as re-existing problems. Her new insurance has her not only going thru all types of tests, and seeing different specialists but also having to go without her meds off and on. This has been going on since way before Christmas and so far things aren't getting any better, so something we thought would only take a short time has turned into a long drawn out problem, with no immediate solution in site. They have her down for her next round of tests ------- as unbelievable as it sounds, October 1. In summary, I talked to Kathy last night, and she hanging in there, as the trooper she's always been, and as the type of person she's always been, she was more worried that she hasn't been able to talk to her fans, and wanted me to stress how much she loves and misses you all. Hopefully the drs will get her straightened back out soon. Kathy is without a doubt one of the most wonderful people I've ever met "and" the kookiest. If you've ever met her, you know why Elvis loved her so. She is one in a million. June" Source: Elvis Information Network / Updated: Aug 20, 2008 My thoughts are with Kathy, she has a beautiful voice 
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21st August 2008, 09:12 AM
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Awwww, my thoughts are with Kathy too.
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21st August 2008, 04:58 PM
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Whitehaven Residents Advised Of EPE Plans
City councilman Harold Collins told a packed house at Middle Baptist Church in Whitehaven on Monday night that investors plan to spend $250 million-$500 million on an overhaul of Graceland and its surrounding area. While Collins promised nearby residents that plans do not call for "roller coasters and Ferris wheels up and down Elvis Presley Boulevard," he said there will be extensive renovations in the Craft Road area. Collins said Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. understands that its plans must be reviewed by town-hall meetings. With fellow council members Janis Fullilove, Edmund Ford Jr. and Myron Lowery also on hand, Collins shared what little is known about plans by EPE and its parent company, CKX Inc., for Graceland expansion. EPE has bought $13 million worth of adjacent land already, including the soon-to-be-demolished Craft Manor apartments, and the plan calls for all Graceland-related operations to be moved to the east side of Elvis Presley Boulevard, with shops and restaurants on the west side. EPE, Collins said, has proposed installing a tree line to divide residential and commercial properties. Source: Commercial Appeal / Updated: Aug 20, 2008 |
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22nd August 2008, 10:55 AM
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There is no need for the Ferries Wheels and Roller Coasters, i don't think.
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22nd August 2008, 10:50 PM
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Looks like Sonny West’s book 'Still Taking Care Of Business' is to be made into a film
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22nd August 2008, 11:01 PM
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Memphis International Airport Keeps Name
Each year round Elvis week, rumours are popping up that Memphis International Airport will change it's name to 'Elvis Presley Airport'. With the recent passing of Isaac Hayes, his fanbase is asking to name the airport after him. Airport officials now responded to those rumours and denied everything. They think that the current 'Memphis' name represents the city in it's best way, honoring all the great names the city knows and have knew. It would be an impossible task picking out just one name out of all those people who may deserve it. Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Aug 22, 2008 It would be great for it to be renamed Elvis Presley Airport as tbh, when most people think of Memphis, they generally think of Elvis and Graceland
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