Our weather of late proves the truth of the axiom, “Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it.” This past summer was hot and dry in our neck of the woods. Summertime conditions were so sizzling that an expectoration would evaporate before it could reach the ground. Thanks to ...
Back in May, one of the Independent’s more loyal readers sent me an email request for this column. “A group of senior center (Adult Community Center) members visited the Atlantic Place for a tour and taste event. It would be of interest to others, I think, to learn more about the new ...
As the school year gets underway, there is a great deal of excitement and positive momentum across Marshall Public Schools. From welcoming our youngest learners to celebrating student success in academics, activities, and athletics, our staff and students have been hard at work building a strong foundation for the year ahead. Park Side Elementary First-grade students had the opportunity to visit their classrooms, meet their teachers, and become familiar with the school before the year began. Kindergarten and early childhood teachers spent the first week meeting with students and ...
Summer is a busy season for our community, and this year was no exception. From the opening of the new aquatic center to construction projects and community events, there has been a lot happening in the city. One of the biggest highlights this summer was the opening of our new aquatic center, The Splash. After years of planning, construction, decision-making and anticipation, it was exciting to finally see the facility filled with families and swimmers. In the first 20 days of operation, The Splash! had nearly 12,000 patrons. A project of this size takes a tremendous amount of work, ...
Our old neighbor Al Warnes had a knack for malapropisms that were unintentionally amusing. For instance, “transplant” always came out as “replant” as in, “She got a kidney replant.” And “rummage sale” was unfailingly pronounced as “rubbish sale.” That last turn of phrase ...
I am a big fan of newspapers in general and local journalism in particular. My reading world took a blow when two friends announced their retirement in the same week. Fritz Busch is stepping down to a part-time role as staff writer at The Journal in New Ulm. Deb Moldaschel is leaving the Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch where she has been helping out after a stint as editor. Fritz and Deb are my age and I’ve known them as far back as I can see. The age we are is made interesting by seeing how all of us boomers wrangle with this thing called “retirement.” Many of my friends are ...
