TI Life's May Issue is now online
May 2025 and there is a lot of activity on the River. This year we have giant tour boats passing through and so far, the weather has been cooperating.
I hope you will enjoy this issue. It is filled with the usual history, human interest stories, and a wee bit of concern over the political situation in Canada and the USA.
The May Issue of TI Life is now online
From the Editor – by Susan W. Smith
I wrote that Thousand Islands Life should not get political, and as soon as we published, we received many emails. Some made me smile, others . . .
Spirit of the River, May '25– by Jennifer Caddick
Last month, we put out a call for examples of the long, friendly cross-border cooperation here in the Thousand Islands. We were (and continue to be) concerned . . .
John Peach, A Man For Our Seasons – by Allison Burchell- Robinson
The name John Peach will be a familiar one. John has been writing and speaking about the River for more than two decades . . .
The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Recovery – How It Came About – by Bud Andress
Back in the early spring of 1992, when I was working for Parks Canada, I was approached by Dr. Pete Ewins of Environment Canada . . .
1936 GarWood 22 "Pouff" – by Rick Casali
. . . her owners have been captains of industry, and the boat was also under the control of a future US president . . .
The Clayton Boat Line – by Tom King
The year was 1926 and the Clayton tourism business was booming. According to the local Chamber of Commerce annual business directory there were nine different businesses offering tour boat cruises
My name is Blinkbonnie – by Sherry L.B. Johnson
Charles McDonald built me as a simple frame home after arriving in Gananoque in 1810.
For the Adventurous – by Richard Brousseau
Some of you might think this activity looks too risky, especially to most seniors. However, if you suit up with adequate safety gear . . .
Rediscovering the American West—Right in the North Country - by Maggie McKenna
Named for one of America’s most iconic chroniclers of the frontier, the Museum houses a vast collection of Frederic Remington’s paintings, sculptures, and personal artifacts.
Shout Out to River Lifesavers, May 2025 – by Susan W. Smith
Imagine if you need your motor repaired or stored over the winter. What about needing a ride over to an island or drive your truck over across the River???
We Thank Two Authors – by Susan W. Smith
Two authors, both with a deep connection to the Thousand Islands, deserve our thanks! One is from the US side, and the other is from Canada.
A Compassionate Plate – by Rob Bickerton
Yes, not eating the ribs at a Ribfest or the fish at a Fish Fry matters – it matters to that pig and to that fish.
Sudoku Puzzles #245-#248 – 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.
So a lucky 13 articles this month. Enjoy.
Susan W. Smith, Editor - info@thousandislandslife.com