Volume 19, Issue 3, March 2024

March madness in the Islands means the ships are returning! Enjoy a dozen article this month. [Photo from the Ian Coristine Collection, © Photo Ian Coristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.com]

From the Editor, March '24

All about the Total Eclipse on April 8, Salute to Glennis Newton on Int. Women's Day. Amazing old video of iceboating in Gananoque and more . . .

Fog!

Nothing makes me jump out of bed faster than a long blast from a ship’s horn. I look out the window and see nothing but – FOG . . .

Oh Snap!

When I first spotted the giant turtle at the side of the road, I have to admit that my first thought was that it had a face only a mother (turtle) could love . . .

Ice Boats of the Thousand Islands

The frozen St. Lawrence River has been a means for safely transiting from island to island in winter . . .The ice also gave birth to iceboats as a means to safely cross the frozen body of water.

The Cow Path

Worn smooth into the meadow was the cow path leading to the barn. Our farm had about 20 milk cows and the path was the route our cattle followed to the barn from the meadow and back again.

Manley L. Rusho

Book Review: "Containing History: How Cold War History Explains US-Russia Relations"

Stephen Friot’s detailed, authoritative, and fascinating study of the history of relations between Russia and the USA broadens and deepens our grasp of the story of the last hundred years, and current realities.

Raymond S. Pfeiffer

Our Seaway Has Many Heroes

Two other major supporters have been forgotten – President Calvin Coolidge and then - Senator John F. Kennedy also played important roles in seeking Congressional approval for US Seaway construction, nearly three decades apart.

Episode 3 – The Journey Downriver

After bouncing around in the lock, Roscoe and Rose were exhausted. They found a hiding place in a rocky outcropping along the lakeshore and slept all day. When they awoke, dusk was beginning to fall, and they were ravenous . . .

Episode 4 – The Perilous Escape

“There, there,” said Rocky’s uncle, trying to calm Roscoe, but he understood the urgency. Quickly he drew a map on the sandy bottom, marking with an ‘x’ . . .

Before the Summer Collectible Art Show & Sale

This year, the organizers of the Before Summer Show travelled far and wide to find exciting artists who are new to the show, and they have also included some fine craftspeople to add to the variety.

Call for Recipes: the Mixologist’s Favorite Cold Beer Accompaniment

The “guru” suggests that this treat is enjoyed to the fullest with a cadre of highly excitable friends, while watching highly competitive baseball, football, hockey, or basketball on the establishment’s 72-inch screen . . .

Call for Recipes: Sue's Fish Fry

Catch a batch of perch, nice size rock bass, and sunfish. Filet them.(Luckily, I had a friend who was very skilled at these two parts!) . . .

Sudokus for March '24

Step up to the table. There are 4 great Sudoku puzzles being served this month.