Thousand Islands Life for June is now online

Happy to provide a dozen articles for June.

Volume 21, Issue 6, June 2026 is now online

From the Editor with Paul’s Smile(s) – by Susan W. Smith
Happenings, News, and Paul Reichert’s Island Cartoons!

Of Moss and Men – by Paul Hetzler
Learn about moss and lichens in a most entertaining way!

Memories Of The River – by Mike Brick
As I became a teenager and started driving, I had more fond memories of The River, McCormick's Restaurant, Tiffy’s, and Foxy’s . . .

The Lemonade Ripple – by Paul Reichert
I wanted to write and illustrate a children's book that centered on philanthropy, based on the St. Lawrence River and the Community Betterment Paddle . . .

“The Skiff and The River” – by John Keats
My all-time favorite book of the Thousand Islands is "Of Time and An Island" by River resident John Keats . . .

Heather Chitty is Back At It! – by Susan W. Smith
Miss Machar has been a "tale of discovery" my entire life it seems! Our family grew up next door to her woodlands and as a young child . . .

Debbie McDonald shared this wonderful birdhouse in TI Park on the 1000 Islands Now and Then Facebook page.

Stained Glass Window Series: Manley A. Rusho – by Cindy Rusho Hagemann
Manley was a shrewd businessman and entrepreneur who formed a working relationship with Charles Emery, the wealthy tobacco magnate who built Calumet Castle . . .

Susan G. Mathis 2026 Book Tour – by Susan W. Smith
Susan Mathis has sent her schedule for Book Signings this summer and news that three Irish Rose Novels will be published in November!

Where Discovery Begins: A New Way to Wander with TILT – by Bridgett McCann
Inside, interactive exhibits invite visitors to explore everything from migratory birds and fish habitats to wetlands, trees, invasive species, and . . .

Louisa Rutherford captured the USS Cleveland as she made her way past Alexandria Bay on May 22, 2026.

“Between Friend/Entre Amis” 50 Years Later on the Border – by Rob Shields
Over summer '26, our team will be taking photographs at events. The photographs hope to capture a sense of the “borderscape” to compare with the 1976 book.

Growth and Momentum in Cape Vincent – by Stacie Rogers
There’s something special about Cape Vincent, where the pace slows down and the simple moments feel a little richer . . .

Sudoku’s for June ’26 – by Dan LeKander
Dan sent these and the numbers 301-304 pop out! Not the answers but the number of puzzles he has shared over the years!

Enjoy the sun, family get-togethers, and TI Life in a hammock!

Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com