From the Editor with Paul's Smile(s)
by: Susan W. Smith
It’s June and once again, we are concerned about high water. Saturday June 6th brought high winds, which raised the water beyond comfortable levels. Neighbours helping neighbours was a good thing, but heavy damage to docks and boats is never easy to report.
Time for a smile
Actually, we had too much trouble choosing a smile for this month, so we’re giving you two of Paul Reichert's wonderful cartoons!
Good publicity
We all receive lots of suggestions for online reading, but this one caught my eye and impressed me.
Christina Pfeiffer
And don't forget to link to Lorraine Payette's The Gananoque/TLTI Junction, for up-to-date happenings in the region all summer.
Half Moon Bay
Maybe you are a regular attendee, or maybe you’ve been thinking about going for years, but never actually gotten there. This year will be the year to attend!
Half Moon Bay is at the southeast end of Bostwick Island (Yorke Island on some charts) in the Admiralty Group off of Gananoque, ON. The services are ecumenical and are open to all who wish to attend. Every service includes hymns, prayer, and a sermon by the guest minister. Most services are about forty-five minutes long. Call 613-484-6197 with questions. Don't have a boat? No worries, there are volunteers ready with boats at the Dock at the west end of Water Street, Gananoque, (inside the Gananoque Marina) to pick up passengers from 3 – 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
[May 2009, historical article written by Carolyn Pratt. Note telephone number has been changed.]
L: Postcard, Half Moon Bay, Bostwick, Island; M: Today's boats are motorized! R: Watch for the Half Moon Bay sign at the eastern end of the island.
Growing our TI Life community
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Are you going on a special excursion this summer?
If so, please let us know. Send us your short description (500 words, 3 – 5 photographs) about what made it special for you, and remember that River has a capital R! These articles will be placed on our Excursions section. (check it out!)
Conclusion
We have a dozen articles in this issue - Enjoy!
Be aware that the water level is higher than last year, so stay safe, watch for floating debris, and check your charts for water depths.
By Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com
Plus, the TI Life Team: Elspeth Naismith is the "Real Editor," and our proofreaders are Georgia Barker, Dane Zabriskie, John Stencell, and Rick Taylor. Jennifer Caddick manages social media, Dan Mathias shares events, Beth Lavos posts books, Marie-Anne Erki illustrates, Allison Burchell-Robinson, Mark Russell and Paul Reichert are new team members, and last but not least, Mike Cox is our IT magician!
Header photo is by Louisa Rutherford. She captured the USS Cleveland as she made her way past Alexandria Bay on May 22, 2026.
Our header for Volume 21, Issue 6, June 2026 was taken of Singer Castle by Ian Coristine several years ago. It is provided courtesy of ©Ian Coristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.
