The July issue of Thousand Islands Life
Summer 2025 has arrived – how do I know? Each day brings more little buzzing personal watercraft zooming by our island. Several yachts and sailboats are anchored in secluded bays, and best of all, the ice cream stands on both sides of the border are open!
In my From the Editor article, I encourage everyone to start gathering their favourite photos for our December Photo Contest. Please don’t wait.
Your July 2025 issue of ThousandIslandslife.com is now online.
Bruce Murray, Tremont Island, Admiralty Islands, has a new mode of transport!
From the Editor, July 2025 – by Susan Smith
A July 5th party, hail not snow! Tribute to Tremont's Dr. Bill Dixon, River happenings and reminders . . .
Fair Winds and Following Seas to Mark Ellis – by Rick Casali
Mark Ellis' legacy lives on in the many vessels that he designed and continue to bring pleasure to boaters on the River and beyond . . .
What Was That? – by Larry Asam
Some people called it spring 2025. Yes, it was cool and rainy with more than the normal number of cloudy days and yet in spite of the weather . . .
Tribute to Wayne Strauss – by Mia Ramseier
The announcement of a $2 million gift to River Hospital following Wayne Strauss passing in the fall of 2024, ensured . . .
Kris Pinkney has a special view of the Thousand Islands Bridge.
Connecting the Dots from Desks to Dirt – by Bridgett McCann
It started with a Skittle. Not the most traditional way to explain erosion, but . . .
All About the Cape Vincent Historical Museum - by Hope Hammond
Another important long-term sustainability project is the digitization of our local and family history collections.
Memories of the North Country & the River – by Michael Brick
My first job was working during the summer of 1955 at age 15, at Reinman's Newsstand on the main drag in Clayton, NY . . .
Art and Delicacies in Clayton – by Melanie Hertoz
There’s a new addition to the thriving Arts scene in Clayton, NY. In May 2024, 1000 Islands Artisans and Delicacies opened its doors to the community.
Art Pundt captured the thrill of the jump!
The Sloop “Black Duck” – by Richard Palmer
A “hair’s breadth escape” aboard the sloop "Black Duck", is vividly recorded in an 1872 faded issue . . .
Lost Villages, Part 1 – written by Brian Johnson in 2009
At first, it sounded like a low rumble, like the beginning of a thunderstorm . . . but unlike an approaching storm, it didn’t let up . . .
Louisa Rutherford says, "Now that’s my version of ducklings on their way to the Paddle for Betterment! Alexandria Bay, NY. 12 July 2025."
Food and Meals on the Upper St. Lawrence – Part 2: 1925-2000 – by Sandra Moore Rennie
The new stoves made more delicate recipes, like baking a reliably successful cake, easier.
Summer Poetry – by Steven Ris
The River and its natural environs are themes I keep being drawn to in my poetry . . .
Of Poets, Photographers, and Summer in the Islands – by Sherry L.B. Johnson
When Gretchen Huntley first told me of her poem inspired by a Sam Battams’ photo I knew it was article material . . .
Call for Recipes: Summer Tians – by Elspeth Naismith
A tian is a casserole of sliced vegetables from the south of France. Although a classic tian can use an assortment of summer produce . . .
Sudoku Puzzles for July, #253-#256 – by Dan LeKander
The Sudoku puzzles this month range from not very difficult to extremely difficult. Please enjoy!
OK, enough right? Years ago I said the July issue should be light as we are too busy swimming, sailing and fishing to be reading - hope I was wrong.
Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com