Volume 19, Issue 12, December 2024

Happy Holidays Everyone [Photo © Ian Coristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.com and decorated by Marie Anne Erki, Kingston, ON]

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!

Photo Contest 2024 Winners!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for "TI Life’s 13th Annual Photo Contest". It is always a pleasure revisiting the River through your beautiful imagery . . .

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 . . .

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.

The Blockhouse

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

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!

Mixing the New & Old for Christmas Table Décor

So, open those china cupboard doors and rummage in your silver drawer and start to decorate your table . . .

Kim (Bo) Stone Kalil

Call For Recipes – Quick and Easy Hors D’Oeuvres for Holiday Entertaining

Here are three of my favourite hors d’oeuvres that are quick, easy, can be made ahead easily, and which will keep for several days. Enjoy!

Elspeth Naismith

Sudokus for December '24

All ready for a year-end challenge? Sudoku's #225-#228