A Farewell from Alaina Young Winding through the woods, I looked for a rock marker to let me know where to turn and find my cottage . . . Alaina Young
History Lesson on Permaculture, an essay Let’s take a short look back in time and work our way to the present, just to gain some perspective. 10,000 years ago we began our transition from a nomadic way . . . George Brabant
Slacking Off I’m plopping down in the backyard on this tan canvas hammock, dropping my head on the built-in pillow and doing absolutely, positively nothing. Marilyn K. Neulieb
Blue Beaches Several years ago, I noticed a blue color appearing on our Thousand Islands beaches and rocky shorelines that had not been there in the past. John Peach
Les Corbin’s Famous Photo of the Ice Punt There is an old photo taken by Les Corbin in 1946 of a small wooden boat in the icy river with six men in it - just as it is leaving the Clayton Docks . . . Manley L. Rusho
Cottage Chairs Nothing embodies the art of relaxation more than sliding back into a comfortable, wooden cottage chair, your favourite beverage resting on the wide armrest . . . Tom King
The Ship’s Cook Meet Catherine Schmuck, who has cooked aboard 19 ships since starting in the early 1980’s . . . Wayne C. Strauss
Save The River's Kingfisher Septic Tank Monitoring Program We all remember that Saturday morning when we voted, I think unanimously, that starting the Kingfisher Septic Tank Monitoring Program was not only a good thing to do, but that it was vital to the health of the River. John Peach
Memories from My Sketch Books I'm sure people wondered who this guy wandering around town, snapping shots of all kinds of things, might be. Joel F. Charles
Winter North, Winter South Leaving the River, no matter the season, is never easy for me . . . Then my pal, Brian Hudon, gave me the best of both worlds. Doug Tulloch & Brian Hudon
The Friends of Springfield House Complex Need Your Help! The Springfield House Complex of historic buildings, in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, are in danger of being declared surplus and possibly sold. Brian R. Phillips and Glennda Olivier
Border Crossing Dilemma There have been pleas from many individuals urging politicians to establish a special category for property owners, to allow them to cross the border before July 1st, subject to proof of vaccination, and their agreement to comply with local Covid requirements. Bob Anderson
Food for Thought! Part II Destiny brought us back to the River after a little over a year, and life resumed as it had been before the great adventure. . . Martha Grimes
