February Issue of TI Life is now online
Mid-February and we have a over a dozen articles for you to enjoy. One made me very sad – learning that the River has lost Manley L. Rusho – but all the others made me smile, such as meeting a 12-year-old winning photographer.
So, take your time, get comfortable, and start reading as the February issue of TI Life is now online. (Ready to share with family and friends.)
Volume 20, Issue 2, February 2025
From the Editor – by Susan W. Smith
Get a head start on the summer calendar. Want this winter to end? Maybe not when you see these photographs, and once again, we thank Ian Coristine for his belief in TI Life!
TI Life Gets a Fresh New Look! – by Mike Cox
TI Life was suffering from a few glitches. Most notable was that paging didn't work, making it impossible to access some of the older articles. . .
Manley and Mary Lou Rusho at their 50th Wedding Anniversary Party in 2005 with daughters Susan, Cathy, Sheri and Cindy
Tribute to Manley – by Cindy Hagemann
Manley Leon Rusho (93), passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Lake Mary, FL. He was born on a farm on Grindstone Island, NY . . .
Historic Shipwrecks of the Thousand Islands – by Dennis McCarthy
From 1754 to 1760, the British and French built over 18 major warships on Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands . . .
Meet Roger Green – Boat and Cottage Builder – by Rick Casali
I recently learned about Roger Green who lived on Wellesley Island at Otter Point for about 50 years. Roger built the cottage where he and his wife Joan spent summers . . .
The Brown Boat Line – by Tom King
The date was March of 1917 and George Brown had just received the big news that he had been anxiously waiting for. The Clayton-based boat builder had been awarded the U.S. Government contract for carrying the mail between Clayton and Alexandria Bay . . .
Album of Working Boats! – by Winifred McGowan
People who don't know the River personally may not realize the different way islanders have to get major deliveries for work to be done.
Thoughts About The Untitled Photographs! – by Richard Margolis
These “Untitled” images, and much of my work, are intended to be exhibited framed and hung on a wall, because I appreciate that fine art tradition.
Mallard duck; Little Rabbit Island, Summer 2024. [Photo by Olivia Stoughtenger ©2024]
Meet Olivia Stoughtenger - Young TI Photographer – by Olivia Stoughtenger
I want to start by telling you a little bit about my family and our connection to the River. My great-grandparents, Mrs. Beatrice and Mr. William (Bill) Schermerhorn, owned Schermerhorn’s Marina in Upper Chippewa Bay, NY . . .
Starting to Discover River Sturgeons – by Ken Truesdell and Susan W. Smith
I write to you as I am now living just west of Gan . . . and there is no awareness of the sturgeon fishery or that sturgeon stock are now quite plentiful in our area of the River."
A Year in the Fight to Save Blind Bay – by Jake Tibbles
The fight to save Blind Bay has been a turbulent journey. Throughout 2024, the Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT), Save The River (STR), and the Blind Bay Coalition, backed by an unwavering River community, have worked to preserve . . .
Photo by Kim (Bo) Kalil to accompany her winter poetry
Winter Photography – by Kim Kalil & Gretchen Huntley
Matching photography with poetry or finding photography that matches poetry is often inspiring . . .
The Sunset Anniversaries – by Sherry L.B Johnson
Warren pulled the ties of his wife’s apron undoing the bow. She removed it and hung it up on its hook. “A walk to enjoy the sunset, my dear husband?” Elizabeth asked.
Sudoku Puzzles # 233-#236 – by Dan LeKander
Another month and another opportunity to excel at Sudoku. Just the other day a reader asked me if I solve all puzzles in my article before publishing them . . .
Stay well, warm and safe,
Susan W. Smith, info@thousandislandslife.com
P.S. Be sure to leave comments – you will need to send them to me, as we are still working on setting up comments. So do not hesitate - please send them to Info@thousandislandslife.com and I will publish them.
Sarah Ellen Smith, Clayton, NY., captures a striking winter view! [©2025]