R. B. ‘Ratch’ Wallace: ‘Captain Hollywood’ “By early morning, the wind was still blowing hard,” said Mate Emtage. “The captain and I listened to the weather report, and then he said he wasn’t feeling well. I noticed his colour was off . . . Brian Johnson
“Miss Scarlett” - a 1929 52-Foot Motor Yacht from the Roaring 20’s For two years, I have wanted to write an article for my column on the 52-foot motor yacht "Miss Scarlett". Thanks to owner Rob Reddick, my bucket list wish came true last fall. Rick Casali
Air Boat Trip to The Gananoque Shooting Club Date: January 1966: From Clayton, NY, to Grindstone Island on the ice was about a 15 minute drive under good conditions. Manley L. Rusho
From the Editor, January 2024! Why the ! Mark? Plus Seaway closes; Save the River Weekend; Tribute to Dennis Honeywell; and more. Susan W. Smith
The Origins of Gananoque, Part Two “Gananoque has with justice been called the Birmingham of Eastern Ontario, the Gananoque River furnishing an almost unlimited waterpower . . . thus passing from one factory to another as motive power in setting in motion the wheels of industry. Paul Coté
Patriot Chronicles: Nepotism and Mr. Noyes After the Patriot War of 1838, 150 men were captured, convicted of high treason and then sent to Australia as prisoners. This is the story of one of those who was responsible for these prisoners. John C. Carter
"Walking Through Fire" - in Kingston This show is described as a musical multimedia experience that includes Métis fiddling, an East Coast Kitchen Party, rumba and rock rhythms, and the drumming of the Pacific Northwest Susan W. Smith
"SS Delphine" – A 257-foot Steam Yacht History of the "SS Delphine" built in 1921 for Horace Dodge Sr. co-founder of the Dodge Brothers Automobile Company. Rick Casali
Sledding Adventures on Grindstone in the 40s This packed-down snow path would become a slick, solid sheet of ice when slightly melted by the sun. This path then became an Olympic Sled Run for us kids . . . Manley L. Rusho
Growing Up on an Island If I was asked to do a test to qualify as a "River Rat," I probably would pass hands down. From the age of nine, I grew up on Island No. 9 in all seasons . . . Darryl Jeanne Lindsey King
The Origins of Gananoque, Part I How Gananoque got its name is a minefield and not for the faint of heart. Several authors have taken a crack at unravelling this quagmire and have only come up with maybes. Paul Coté
New Reference Resources about the 1838 Upper Canadian Rebellion/Patriot War New research and the latest interpretations on topics abut the Rebellions/Patriot War, fought in the North Country and in Upper Canada . . . John C. Carter
Santa Claus is coming to town . . . For the 8th year, River Santa and his team of elves will be welcoming Santa Claus when he arrives by boat at the village of Alexandria Bay, NY, on Saturday December 16th Doug Tulloch
