Since it began just over three years ago Story Lab Chicago has allowed over 25o individuals to share their personal stories in an encouraging intimate space. Next week, it will give that opportunity to longtime Essex resident, Mac McDevitt, who will share a story of his own in … [Read more...] about Mac McDevitt to Perform at Storytelling Event in Chicago
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.
Help Support Mary Mead Gibbs
My good friend Mary Mead Gibbs’ life has been in limbo for nearly six years. There is no cure for the stage 4 breast cancer she lives with; the cancer is "managed" with ongoing chemo treatments. As if the cancer weren’t bad enough, things are getting even rougher now for her. … [Read more...] about Help Support Mary Mead Gibbs
Message from the Essex Community Church
I am writing you to ask you to consider providing financial assistance to Lloyd and Peg Staats and their eight children, who are currently in the midst of a severe challenge. Lloyd was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He has undergone several surgeries and … [Read more...] about Message from the Essex Community Church
Reber Rock Farm Fotofeed #7: A Way to Live
We are lucky to have welcomed our second St. Lawrence University, Adirondack Semester Intern, Caitlin Kelly, to Reber Rock Farm this past December. Her impressions of life on the farm remind us why we choose to live this way. Thank you, Caitlin, for all your hard work! Click … [Read more...] about Reber Rock Farm Fotofeed #7: A Way to Live
LCY&W Featured in STRICTLY FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness (LCY&W) and owner Michelle Maron were featured in Strictly Food for Thought in an article written by Meg LeFevre. Although the article focuses on Michelle and LCY&W, it also discusses our region's enrichment due to the recent … [Read more...] about LCY&W Featured in STRICTLY FOOD FOR THOUGHT