Places

Excursions: 2018

There comes a time when a contingent of the group says, “Let’s leave this little oasis for a few hours to explore

Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2018
Susan W. Smith

Hiking the Thousand Islands

Anyone who knows the Mondores also knows that my husband and I love to hike! And we especially love to hike the Thousand Islands.

Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2018
Patty Mondore

Renewing Life in a Condo…

In 2016, we needed a lifestyle change. I woke up one morning and the plan popped into my head. We would sell the Katy Leigh and buy a condo in the new Tall Ships Landing

Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2018
Bob Duthie

VB Stewart et al… More Uticans Settle Westminster Park

This month we see Reverend Dr. Fowler inspiring another family of his congregation, the family of Victor Bell Stewart of Utica, to invest in the Park as well.

Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2018
Linda Twichell

Wish They All Could Be Summer Girls

In the 1960s, the Beach Boys were crooning about California Girls. But in the late 19th century, a young man’s thoughts of summer romance was focused on the Summer Girl.

Volume 13, Issue 8, August 2018
Lynn E. McElfresh

The Glorious Fourth of Yesteryear

Independence Day, or the Glorious Fourth, was a hugely celebrated affair back in the Gilded Age. Congress didn’t d...

Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2018
Lynn E. McElfresh

Accessibility Ramp at Joel Stone Park

On June 16, 2018, tover 200 guests were celebrated the project, known as “Redefining Limitations, the Lions Accessibility Ramp” was officially opened.

Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2018
Susan W. Smith

Early Families in Westminster Park

The founders of Westminster Park were savvy entrepreneurs. They carefully laid a framework for the community, establishi...

Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2018
Linda Twichell

Songs, like Friends, are Gifts

I began writing and performing original songs while attending Gananoque Secondary School, located in the historic Heart of the Thousand Islands.

Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2018
Susan W. Smith

The Bridge: 80 Years Young

Have you ever walked across the Thousand Islands Bridge? I’ve been crossing that bridge for the past 60 years ...

Volume 13, Issue 7, July 2018
Wayne C. Strauss

The Seaway’s 60th, Part 3: Working at Heights

Perspective, in history, is everything. Aerial photography captures a River being transformed by the Seaway...

Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2018
Craig I. Stevenson

Two Young Men, One Big Adventure

The summer of ’78 was in full swing. The weather was superb, mid 80’s during the day, with low humidity, upp...

Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2018
Dan Mack

Glass Goat North Country Masters: Will Salisbury

Last fall I was at a friend’s studio and he asked if I would like to go have a beer at Foxy’s, I was in a hurry...

Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2018
Scott Ouderkirk

We Thank You Ken Deedy

If you don’t know Ken Deedy, you have heard of him. And if you haven’t heard of him, you have still been tou...

Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2018
Susie Smith and Susie Wood

1878: Sale of Lots in Westminster Park

In November of 1875, articles appeared in newspapers across Northern New York State, announcing the intent of the Presby...

Volume 13, Issue 6, June 2018
Linda Twichell