Starting to Discover River Sturgeons I write to you as I am now living just west of Gan . . . and there is no awareness of the sturgeon fishery or that sturgeon stock are now quite plentiful in our area of the River." Ken Treusdell & Susan W. Smith
"Mer Sea" – A 1999 French Canal Boat With the Olympics in Paris this year, it seems appropriate that now we have a French canal boat on the St. Lawrence River. Welcome “Mer Sea,” Rick Casali
Ships – The Big Boats That Capture Our Imaginations I was recently informed that the bulk carriers moving up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway are loaded with DOUGHNUTS. Larry Asam
Bill Munro and Judy Were Here . . . Remembering Bill and Judy Munro brings back happy memories and beautiful wildlife photographs. Susan W. Smith
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! 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 . . . 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 . . . 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. John Reid
The Blockhouse The Blockhouse was built after the raid on Gananoque and was contracted by Charles McDonald . . . a very interesting history. 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! 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 . . . 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 . . . 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 . . . Susan W. Smith