Working from a copy submitted by Frank O'Brien, I present a short article by Charles Kuralt, one of my heroes of writing style and subject matter.

This story reflects truly on the whole industry of ice-harvesting and tradition.

(Reprinted from Philip Morris Magazine, January-February 1989; Written by Charles Kuralt and Illustrated by David Martin;  More of this type material available from the book, "On the Road with Charles Kuralt, copyright 1985, G. P. Putnam Sons, Publisher)