Opinions
Just Jerry - Me vs. Ground Hog. Round 1
So, in addition to the desperate need for a couple goats to clear my property, I also have to deal with unwanted tenants. Squatters, really.
Angelkeep Journals—Things that thump Angelkeep Abbey
Forgive the illusional relationship with the name for the English TV series estate house Downton Abbey.
An emerging theme: The more and less of it all
The more I read about the development of wind farms, the more I see an overall theme: The more people learn about them, the less they like the idea. At least around these parts.
Watching a dance recital as an uncle vs. a younger brother
Spring has finally sprung, as warm weather, afternoon thunderstorms, barbecues and baseball games are all around us.
The thing on the microphone stand? Use it, please
Somewhere, at some time, a microphone has bitten someone.
Goat wanted: Must eat everything
So, we just bought a rather large, old house with a full acre of property. The house was built in 1928 and originally had a sculptured sunken garden in the back. What we have now is a full acre of saplings, weeds,...
Angelkeep Journals—Habitat is bunny critical
When Dad (Harold Andrew) was a lad on the family farm outside of Uniondale, he liked to do a bit of hunting for rabbit.
‘Everywhere you look, Everywhere you look, ...’
We paused for a second to catch our breath as we reached the top of the hill.
Fan involvement? Maybe, but not as officials
Bill Veeck had one of the greatest baseball minds ever. His autobiography, “Veeck as in Wreck,” makes me smile every time I think of it. I used to have my own copy of the book, but I think it was trashed out in the...
Wind opinion changed
In the 27 years I have lived in Wells County no single issue has been as divisive as the proposed wind farms.
Saturday Sub—Bob’s wonderful adventure, and we were part of it
It has occurred to me this week that I may have written more words about Bob Hayden than any other single individual in the nearly 16 years I’ve been here (although two certain county officials are doing their best to...
Just Jerry - This is the ‘Year of the Dog’ — at least for me
OK, I admit it: I’m a sucker for dogs.
Happy Mother’s Day ... and assorted wonders
It’s Mother’s Day, not Mothers’ Day, by act of the U.S. Congress.
Apex financials necessary
Mike Row is correct in that Wells County should require a wind farm developer to submit its financial statements prior to negotiations on road use and decommissioning agreements.
That race was for you, Grandpa Dave
It took 12 years, but I finally got the nerve to accept the challenge looming on my horizon since 2001.
An invitation to hear a distinguished Norwell grad
We would like to invite the public to join Norwell High School juniors and seniors on Friday, May 10, at 8:30 a.m. to hear a presentation by Dr. Mark Drabenstott.
We should figure out a way to pay proper homage
There have been many people who have made Wells County what it is today — political leaders, captains of industry, businessmen, religious leaders, and the occasional man-on-the-street who proves the axiom about...
A closer look at the facts
In his May 2 letter to the editor, Mike Row asks a very important question – If Wells County signs an agreement with Apex Wind Energy, will the citizens of Wells County be protected from financial risk? Simply...
Saturday Sub—At least it’s been an education
If nothing else, the prospect of a wind turbine farm or two in the county has been an opportunity to learn new stuff.
