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“We have so many talented people,” said Reynolds, executive director of PRIDE. “All we need are opportunities for them to display their talents to the world. This is a great step forward.” Reynolds was among dozens of people attending the grand opening of the new Downtown Gallery July 19. Locat-
ed at 119 Montcalm St., the gallery is open Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is part of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance’s cultural arts initiative, explained Justin Woods, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Britney McCarthy, left, a painter, and Andrea McDonald, a photographer, exhibit their work at the new Downtown Gallery in Ticonderoga.
PORT HENRY — “Champ” will again share top billing at the 31st annual Champ Day in Port Henry this year. The celebration of the alleged Lake Champlain monster will in-
clude a tribute to native son Johnny Podres Saturday, Aug. 4. It’s the second year the community will honor Podres during Champ Day festivities. Podres, who died Jan. 13, 2008, was the Most Valuable Player of the 1955 World Series, pitching the Brooklyn Dodgers to their only championship. “The addition of the Johnny Po-
dres event has been a real boast to Champ Day,” said Jack Woods, president of the Moriah Chamber of Commerce. “Johnny Podres is a hometown hero — and, of course, everyone loves Champ.” Champ Day will also feature sidewalk sales, street vendors, entertainment, children’s games and a “Champ Hunt” starting at 9 a.m. The “Champ Hunt” will feature “Champ Dollars” in local businesses. “Champ Dollars” can be redeemed
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TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga’s fourth annual Streetfest promises to be bigger and better than ever. Streetfest, to be held Saturday, July 28, is a community celebration of arts and crafts, shopping, food, fun, entertainment and family activities designed to bring people to Ticonderoga’s Montcalm Street business district. It will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Join us as we again convert Montcalm Street into a pedestrian mall filled with kiosks, food vendors, arts and crafts, antique and new automobiles and boats, artisans and other exhibits,” said Rolly Allen, Streetfest chairman. “Food offerings will be extensive and we’ll have free live entertainment staged on the street. There will be much to see, experience and enjoy.” With nearly 60 participants, this year's event is bigger than ever.
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