Declining fund balances and donations have been leading to cemeteries having to close their grounds throughout New York State. That trend has spread throughout the state and has now hit Willsboro, where the trustees at the Memorial Cemetery have announced they are no longer able to maintain the facility, turning it over to town control. “The issue is there is still room there and there are plots that are paid for and there are burials still taking place there,” supervisor Shaun Gillilland … [Read more...]
Volunteer Vacationers Work on CATS Trail Projects
Coming from as far away as California and Arizona, 13 “Volunteer Vacationers” arrived in Westport to spend a week working on Champlain Area Trails (CATS) projects. The American Hiking Society’s Volunteer Vacation program supports people who spend their vacation in diverse locations around the country, building and maintaining trails. CATS has hosted Volunteer Vacationers five times over recent years, providing accommodations and food in exchange for volunteers’ time and muscle. This session’s … [Read more...]
St. John’s Welcomes New Priest (THE SUN)
After searching for three years, the parish at St. John’s Episcopal Church here has a new priest. Father Craig Hacker conducted his first worship service on Sept. 17, and he and his wife, Linda, are settling in at the rectory next to the church, said Carole Harsh, a junior warden with the parish. Rev. Hacker arrived in September from northern, rural Maine. He grew up near Saratoga, and said coming here was like coming home. “This is a small community with a deep faith that has manifested … [Read more...]
Adirondack Educators Gather to Build Readiness Plan for their Students
Last week 60 educators from 12 Adirondack schools gathered at the CFES Center to plan their 2017-18 CFES programs that will build college and career readiness for some 3,000 students. This gathering for Adirondack educators at the CFES Center was one of 12 planning and training workshops that CFES hosted in Essex and around the United States for over 500 educators in September. These annual workshops provide educators with support to reflect on past activities and develop innovative ways to … [Read more...]
Farm-to-Fest Hike Draws over 90 Hikers
Fabulous late-summer weather greeted hikers who turned out for the Farm-to-Fest hike hosted by Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Saturday, September 16. Over 90 hikers of all ages participated in the second annual hike kicking off the Adirondack Harvest Festival held at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. Hikers walked four miles through the verdant forests and lush pastures of DaCy Meadow Farm, with its views of Toll Gate Hill, Lake Champlain, and the forested West Champlain Hills, finishing … [Read more...]
1812 Homestead Rising from Ashes (SUN COMMUNITY NEWS)
A pair of projects in the town of Willsboro are seeking to renovate and restore the history of the region. The 1812 Homestead continues to work on rebuilding the barn and home that were destroyed in a fire over a year ago on Aug. 27, 2016. The Homestead, originally settled as a family home and in around 1813, offers a living history tour of the 130-acre facility. “Right now, about 85 percent of the barn has been done,” said Jack Swan, overseer of the homestead and Camp Poko-MacCready, who … [Read more...]
Summer’s End Celebrated at Adirondack Harvest Fest (SUN COMMUNITY NEWS)
Rows of farm market tents, trucks and stands made for busy commerce, conversation and good times at Essex County fairgrounds last Saturday. The second annual Adirondack Harvest Fest drew hundreds of fairgoers to its celebration of local farmers and producers. Sections for children with corn shelling pails and playthings were settled on one side by Lakeside School, and the farm tables made three rows around fields beside Floral Hall. Organizers Heidi Sweet and Nancy Page welcomed visitors to … [Read more...]
At the Library: Everything Old is New Again
Essex Library Grand Reopening to Reveal Extensive Upgrades More than 100 years after its first opening in 1899 as the Essex Free Library at Greystone Cottage, the Belden Noble Memorial Library of Essex, New York, is holding an open house to showcase its latest renovations on Saturday, September 30, from 2 to 4 pm. After several years of planning and funding initiatives, the Library has expanded the children’s area and moved it upstairs, renovated the Donald Beggs Memorial Room, … [Read more...]
New Trail Map Published by Champlain Area Trails
To keep pace with its expanding network of hiking opportunities in the Champlain Valley, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) has published a new, updated trail map for 2017-18, including new trails that have been added to the network and updated information on existing trails. A new feature on the trail map is the inclusion of icons to identify trails especially good for cross-country skiing and biking or that feature scenic views. It also notes those trails that are wheelchair accessible. CATS … [Read more...]
Lakeside School Expands Childcare Program (THE SUN)
As families struggle to find daycare, the program for toddlers at Lakeside School is expanding. Twelve new spots for children ages 1 to 4 opened at the Essex daycare program at Black Kettle Farm. The expansion was approved early in August by the state Office of Child and Family Services. Called “Farm and Forest Sprouts,” the program is a daycare component of the pre-kindergarten through early elementary education curriculum at Lakeside, a private not-for-profit school that provides … [Read more...]
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