First ice is a fun, yet apprehensive time. The excitement of getting out on a fast early bite for walleyes, perch or any other species under that initial layer of ice is often balanced against the nervousness of eyeing up that new three or four inches covering the water and its quality and its ...
Memories are one of the many binders that hold family’s together. As we plunge into the Christmas holiday season, it’s easy to miss what’s happening. Yes, we get caught up in gift buying, decorating, making travel plans, prepping all those traditional meals, so it’s easy to miss ...
It’s been said that many overnight successes take 10 years. But if you are a slow study like me, it can take much, much longer. In 1990, Dad and I decided that our dairy farm needed a shop. We chose a likely spot on the farmstead and said, “This looks good. Let’s build it here.” ...
To the editor: I’ve noticed that Mr. Phil Drietz is pretty good at picking and choosing information to fit his chosen narrative. His latest letter (Dec. 1) is no exception, and in doing so he fails to communicate the full impacts the excessive use of fossil fuels has on us, our environment ...
To the editor: In the Independent on Dec. 1, Mr. Phil Drietz of Delhi submitted a letter. In martial arts, students learn to use their opponents strength against them. Mr. Drietz attacks science by using data provided by science. And, like a stage magician, he misdirects our attention away ...
The Christmas card is often sent as part of the traditional celebration of the holiday season in order to convey between people a range of sentiments related to the holiday season. Over a billion Christmas cards are sent annually in the United States. A leader in the greeting card business, ...