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From the Editor, December 2024!

"December 2024!" Imagine the last month of the year, a month of giving and lots of cheer. But most of all, it is a time to think about those who are not as fortunate . . . and to thank Doug Tulloch!

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
Susan W. Smith

Thanks John Peach!

Saying thanks seems so simple - but think about it, thanking John Peach is not an easy task. First he has given his all . . .

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
Susan W. Smith

The Blue Boat, Grindstone Island, NY, Circa 1930’s – 1950’s

The Blue Boat had an important job for many years – to deliver milk, ice, and vegetables to my grandfather’s customers in the nearby summer island cottages . . .

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
Manley L. Rusho

A Very Lucky Fellow

I began life in Prescott's "Albert Whitney House," a now sadly derelict, long vacant, red brick town house on Prescott's Dibble Street.

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
John Reid

The Blockhouse

The Blockhouse was built after the raid on Gananoque and was contracted by Charles McDonald . . . a very interesting history.

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
Paul Coté

Hot Frosty in Brockville!

I am sure I would have recognized Brockville's town square, but suddenly all the news outlets started talking about a popular Christmas movie, "Hot Frosty" that was shot in the Thousand Islands!

Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024
Susan W. Smith

Motor Yacht "Dolphin" – A 65-foot Fast Commuter Yacht

It is hard to imagine that a 65-foot yacht has been owned by the same family since 1929. Motor Yacht (MY) Dolphin is such a vessel . . .

Volume 19, Issue 11, November 2024
Rick Casali

Captain George Darrell Horne MM

It was just weird that the ol’ man wasn’t out and about like he always was. Customs officers had arrived at their post by the pier and it was close to loading time. Still no sign of the captain . . .

Volume 19, Issue 11, November 2024
Brian Johnson

From the Editor, October 2024

We present an Aerosnapper video of the LaSalle Causeway opening, courtesy of Mike Hill! Introduce an October submission and provide lots of new photographs of the season . . .

Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2024
Susan W. Smith

Open Water Swimming at the River

To be safe for open water swimmers, waters must be clean of dangerous pollutants/algae . . . Water temperatures cannot be much over 80°F, currents must be mild and waves must be small. . .

Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2024
Brad Charles

Windmill Point Lighthouse

Windmill Point Lighthouse is one of only three that remain standing today, a testament to its strength – weathered but enduring. It was here that “The Battle of the Windmill" took place in 1838.

Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2024
Mary Alice Snetsinger

The Steam Roller: Grindstone Island circa early 1940’s

The abandoned steam roller sat beneath the oak tree by our farm gate, a once proud machine. A metal roof covered the entire frame . . . The front roller was a massive, solid, round steel drum. Light rust now covered the roller with its bottom now slowly settling into the ground.

Volume 19, Issue 10, October 2024
Manley L. Rusho

The Story of an Author & his Book

I have had the honor and privilege of meeting several authors of Thousand Islands books. Each one brings a passion and a persona to their work . . . This story allows me to introduce another author - but in a different way.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
Susan W. Smith

The Islander Johnny O’Shea, Bard of Wolfe Island (1932 - 2023)

This post is to honor the late John “Johnny” Francis O’Shea (May 15, 1932 – September 11, 2023), of Wolfe Island, ON.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
Jannet L. Walsh

Wooden Boats of the St. Lawrence - a prime-video

Over the past two years they gathered some of the real River Rats who know all about our Thousand Islands wooden boats, and they started to interview them in front of a camera. This summer the results are available for all of us to enjoy.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
Susan W. Smith

Patriot Chronicles: Battle by the Pen-William Lyon Mackenzie’s Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County, Part 1

Instead of using the sword, William Lyon Mackenzie took up the pen and supported the Patriot cause as the editor of "Mackenzie’s Gazette".

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
John C. Carter

Patriot Chronicles: Battle by the Pen: William Lyon Mackenzie’s Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County, Part 2

Part 2 completes the presentation of a "Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County" written in "Mackenzie's Gazette", plus endnotes and references.

Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
John C. Carter

From the Editor, August 2024

Important information about new US Dog crossing regulations. Jane Hanson and Dick Munro tributes, photographs and more . . .

Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2024
Susan W. Smith