Sherman Hoyt Mather, farmer and District Superintendent of Schools, died in late August of 1951 after contracting polio earlier in the summer. Despite heroic efforts, including the use of the Iron Lung, to save him he became the first Essex County victim of the … [Read more...] about Polio Epidemic Claims Life of Whallonsburgh Resident Sherman Hoyt Mather
Archives for September 2016
Vintage Artifact: 1951 Ferry Brochure
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Last Monday we shared the cropped version of the vintage ferry brochure cover seen above. We asked if anyone had seen this brochure and if they … [Read more...] about Vintage Artifact: 1951 Ferry Brochure
Celebrate Fall at Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival, October 1st!
Join Fort Ticonderoga to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall on Saturday, October 1st. Bring the whole family to the Heritage, Harvest & Horse Festival for a full day of autumn fun, set in the midst of the King’s Garden heirloom apple trees and the beautiful … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fall at Fort Ticonderoga’s Heritage, Harvest, & Horse Festival, October 1st!
ADK Harvest Festival & Hike Success
Forty-four people came out to enjoy the Sunset/Harvest Moon Hike beginning on the DaCy Meadow Farm Trail and ending at the Essex Fairgrounds on Friday evening. Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio was there. Click here for his "audio postcard" of the event. It's really good. … [Read more...] about ADK Harvest Festival & Hike Success
Six Adirondack Schools Named “Schools of Distinction”
College For Every Student (CFES), a global leader in helping underserved students become college and career ready, is honoring 33 schools in eight states and Ireland as "Schools of Distinction." Six of these schools are in the Adirondacks. The CFES "School of Distinction" … [Read more...] about Six Adirondack Schools Named “Schools of Distinction”