Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2024

13 Articles for May! Header is part of the new Canada Post stamp submitted by Ian Coristine. [Photo © Ian Coristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.com]

From the Editor, May 2024

Lots of news, with tributes to Charlie Donevan - Gananoque; Zell Steever - Grindstone Island and Judy Pearson - Cape Vincent; Paul Harding retires plus Clayton Quilt Show news and more . . .

Women Who Build and Race Boats

Traditionally, the boating industry has been dominated by men . . . This article will focus on a few women who have been pioneers in boat building and racing in the Thousand Islands.

Ian Coristine's Postage Stamp

May 6, 2024, saw the launch of Ian’s Canada Post stamp. He was contacted a few months prior to his passing to submit an image of the 1000 Islands for a Canadian series From Far and Wide.

Construction of the Thousand Islands Bridge System: according to the LTI Archives

This story is from the Canadian perspective, so we start with a suspension bridge, then a steel arch span . . .

Mesmerizing!

The one word that fittingly describes the gentle, waving, dance of a rolling meadow in the midday breeze . . . But as family farms grow fewer, their hayfields, pastures, and meadows are falling victim to fragmentation, residential development, conversion to solar, and simple abandonment . . .

Bridgett McCann

Call for Recipes: Mary’s Summer River Recipes

Mary Politis' suggests her Tomato Caprese Salad; Shrimp Appetizer, French Bread, Blue Cheese Dressing, and Summer Pizzas.

“Changes in Latitudes”

From Hobart, Tasmania, Artist Nathaniel Hiller and from Upstate New York, and the late Larry Tack - will present an exhibition at the Thousand Islands Art Center this summer.

Elaine Vedette Tack

River Shoreline Erosion Problems? NY Sea Grant Can Help

Shoreline erosion is a constant issue for waterfront property owners. The action of wind, water, and ice against the shore impacts the natural environment and manmade structures . . .

Welcome Aboard “The Boaty Show!”

Wanted to go boating . . . couldn't wait! Fortunately, on February 18th, a fix for our fantasizing became available to help us make it through: a new podcast called “The Boaty Show.”

Wayne C. Strauss

Dan LeKander's Sudokus - #197-#200

Hold it! See the number 200 - that means Dan LeKander has presented over the years to our TI Life readers, 200 Sudoku Puzzles. . .

Episode 7 – The Fish Grove – Part 1

One Friday evening in the middle of July, Roscoe was sitting at the Minnow Bar, idly sipping a foam shake, when Rose darted by and hurriedly whispered, "Have you heard of the new amusement park over by Wellesley Island?

Episode 7, The Fish Grove, Part 2

Despite the possibility of meeting Quin, Roscoe was not about to give up his day at the amusement park. He had outsmarted Quin once, and he could outsmart him again.

Episode 7, The Fish Grove, Part 3

“We have to let Quin know that he’s in danger.” “That won’t be easy,” said Rose. Roscoe twirled his eyeballs, which helped The plan began to take shape as they lost no time heading back to the fireworks stall . . .