The Magic of Christmas filled the entire Belden Noble Memorial Library with bundled up kids. The town’s annual holiday celebration, bright with races, many treats, crafts and events, included one special surprise Saturday for local author and illustrator Steven Kellogg. It … [Read more...] about Essex Library Dedicated New Reading and Play Area as the Steven Kellogg Children’s Room (THE SUN)
Essex People: Profiles of Essex, New York People
The following posts and profiles feature past and present Essex people including Essex, NY historic figures across two centuries. We hope that you enjoy reading about the individuals who shape the unique heritage of our community, and we welcome your recommendations for future profiles. If you would like to suggest (or submit) a profile to be featured on the Essex on Lake Champlain community blog please contact our People Editor, Olive Alexander. Thank you.
Peter Paine: Conservative Conservation Broker
Over the last couple of years, I’ve spent long hours with Paine, skiing, paddling the Boquet River, talking about the park’s history and its future over ham sandwiches and bowls of soup. Never was it more obvious than at that moment that Paine is, in many ways, a figure from a … [Read more...] about Peter Paine: Conservative Conservation Broker
In Memoriam: Raymond Charles Faville
Since 2012, Raymond Charles Faville, operated Chez Lin & Rays, a popular family restaurant in Essex, New York, with his wife, Linda Faville. Previously Ray and Linda owned and operated Lock 12 Marina and the Finch & Chubb Restaurant in Whitehall for 26 years. Ray's … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Raymond Charles Faville
Community Raising Funds to Aid Family of Essex Restaurant Owner (THE SUN)
Donations are pouring in for the family of a local restaurant owner who died last week. As of Tuesday, the crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe has generated $7,585 for the family of Raymond Faville, who drowned in Lake Champlain on Monday. Faville operated Chez Lin & Rays … [Read more...] about Community Raising Funds to Aid Family of Essex Restaurant Owner (THE SUN)
Memorial Fund for Owners’ Family of Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant
Raymond C Faville, age 60, was the owner of Lock 12 Marina and the Finch and Chubb Restaurant with his wife and business partner, Linda Faville for 26 memorable years. This Whitehall, NY community embraced and supported them during these years for which they were always … [Read more...] about Memorial Fund for Owners’ Family of Chez Lin & Rays Restaurant