Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023

Happy American Thanksgiving and stay safe everyone. 11 Articles this month. [Photo from the Ian Coristine Collection, © Photo Ian Coristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.com]

From the Editor, November '23

"SS Keewatin" videos by Aerosnapper, photographs, "HCMS Harry DeWolf #430" plus best wishes for American Thanksgiving, and the coming festive season.

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Susan W. Smith

2023 – TI Life 12th Annual Photo Contest

As autumn transitions to winter, this is an excellent opportunity for you to share your three best images for the rest of the River community to enjoy.

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Chris Murray

"Dishing It Up" with May Irwin – How to Have a Real Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving article by May Irwin from 101 years ago was a lucky find! Turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie!

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Emily St. Marie with Karen Killian

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 . . .

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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

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Doug Tulloch

Team Rubicon: Operation "Not Forgotten", Taylor County Florida

Another hurricane, another disaster, and many more lives ruined. I got the call to grab my ‘GO’ bag and head to the airport to join a strike team with Team Rubicon to 'save the world, one hurricane at a time.'

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Michael Laprade

Melanie Pyke Hertzog, Artist & Photographer . . . "It's the stories . . ."

When I sit a show, or complete a commission, it’s the stories that are evoked when people view my work – mine and theirs . . .

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Susan W. Smith

Simcoe Islander Ferry

Memories of life on Simcoe Island and the arrival of the new "Simcoe Islander II".

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Brian Johnson & Shauna Kingstone

Clayton's Premier "Citizen of the Year"

I knew a man who lived his entire life in Clayton. He was born, lived, and died in the same house. He said it was “his” village, and he wasn't too happy when the summer people came . . .

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Cary R. Brick

Devils at the Door has arrived . . .

“Whether you’re new to Shana Merchant or a long-time reader, thank you for choosing to spend time with her. I hope this story satisfied.” Well Tessa, it did, plain and simple.

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Susan W. Smith

Sudoku Puzzles #173-#176, November '23

Try your hand at these puzzles - from easy to difficult. Let us know how you do!

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Dan LeKander