August is mid-way through – and we are still enjoying every minute of it! In fact, some of us wished for a tiny bit of sleet and snow . . . Well, maybe not, but this has been an amazing summer!
I hope you have taken advantage of all the summer events and have had the opportunity to meet old and new friends. Maybe fishing is top on your list, or watching the fishermen from your deck – whichever it is, stop now and enjoy TI Life. Lots of interesting articles this month!
Thousand Islands Life Magazine is now online for August 2024.
Louisa Rutherford captured an ABay sunset.
From the Editor – by Susan W. Smith
Doggie News for crossing the border; tributes to Jane Hanson and Dick Munroe, and more . . .
Exploring the Islands’ Interior – by Chris Murray
In recent years my attention has gradually shifted toward the woodlands, meadows, and wetlands that comprise the islands and mainland interior.
Loons, Terns, and Eagles! – by Larry Asam
Every spring the St Lawrence River explodes with life. This year, for some unknown reason, my attention and camera focused on loons, terns, and eagles.
The Grindstone Island Cheese Factory (Circa 1940-1954) – by Manley L. Rusho
The Cheese Factory was open late April until about the end of October each year. Every morning when the factory was open, on the road there was a parade of horses and wagons, mostly a wagon with a single horse.
Feather in Flight Captures History in TIP – by Susan W. Smith
Andrew Kane, Thousand Islands photographer, sent one of his amazing Feather in Flight photographs and soon after I was completely engrossed into TIP and its summer plans.
Salvaging and Repurposing, Part I – by Kim (Bo) Stone Kalil
Can you imagine my elation when my husband and I purchased a defunct 1920s horse stable on the St. Lawrence River back in 2019, and I found several plastic bins of old light fixtures hidden in a corner
Lief Erickson Returns to North America – by Dane Zabriskie
According to Fisher, “it measures maybe 4 ft long and maybe like a 3 ft width, with lots of freeboard,” and according to his parents, it weighs a ton.
Border Collies showcase their remarkable herding skills with their intense "eye", expertly moving livestock. [Photo by Bridgett McCann.]
For Sheep’s Sake – It’s About Time that the Zenda Sheep are Baaccck! – by Bridgett McCann
Like a breath of fresh air, everything changed in June of 2023 when Mary Ann Duffy arrived with her flock and furry companions. Her mission was simple yet profound: bring baa-ck life to Zenda.
The Final Episode of Roscoe Fish Stories; with Epilogue - by Sarah Bodine
“We could have had fish and chips if we had kept one,” one boy grumbled. “What are we going to do?” Christopher sighed.
Book Review: Afternoon Tea, with Agnes Maule Machar by Karen Wand – by Susan W. Smith
Karen Wand, from Gananoque, has given us a small book for an island bookshelf that is very special – it provides research and a fascinating review of another Gananoque woman’s life.
Illustration by Marie-Anne Erki, ©2024 Kingston, ON.
Call for Recipes: Old English Crab Meat Hors d’oeuvres – by Cary Brick
One package of 6 English Muffins (with nooks and crannies!); One can LUMP crabmeat; Don’t spare the few extra pennies – select the finest on the shelf! Or equivalent amount of fresh crabmeat (about 4 oz or 120 g) . . .
Sudoku Puzzles #209-#21, August ‘24 - by Dan LeKander
We start with a Sudoku puzzle in progress, where it appears that there are no more obvious or not-so-obvious clues. Can you find the hidden clue in Puzzle #209 . . .
Enjoy!
Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com