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The Galena High School football team in 1944 consisted of juniors from the class of 1946. The team was coached by George Bausman and finished with a record of 4-3-1. Back row, from left: Bob Korte, “Huck” Muehleip, Bud Steinle, Ben Rosenthal, unknown, “Bang Bang” Cauthorne; fourth row: Gene Peterson, unknown, “Brownie” Steinle, unknown, unknown and Paul Muehleip; third row: Tim Benson, Frank Adams, Bill Stower, Jack Adams, Jim Knoebber, unknown; second row: Coach George Bausman, Ernie Wieters, “Lefty” Allen, “Nubs” Cole, George Birkett, “Speedy” Cauthorne, Elmo Welp and coach Cletus Piquette; front row: William Rosenthal, Dick Bartsch, Tom McPhillips, Hiko Simmons and Terry O”Neil.
‘They were the good old days’
It has been 75 years since the class of 1946 left the hallowed halls of Galena High School and moved to the next chapters in their lives. Some went away and found homes in new places, but others … more
Natural wonders of the Driftless region
Natural wonders are ready to pour themselves through us in the Driftless region, where glaciers stopped and native people gathered. How good to share the magic of such treasures with gentle … more
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This map from the Centers for Disease Control shows vaccination rates throughout the country. The darker the blue, the higher the percentage. Jo Daviess County is one of the few counties in the country and the only one in Illinois with a vaccination rate over 50 percent. This interactive map can be found at bit.ly/2Q3tlh0. In the “map data” box, you can select “vaccinations” from the drop down menu. You can also drill into the data by selecting the state and county of interest.
Three cheers for Jo Daviess County
This past week, Jo Daviess County became a leader in our nation’s vaccination effort to protect the population from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 53.5 percent … more
Good sports! Enjoying a rest break during the Ride the Ups & Downs bike ride this past Saturday are Chicago area residents Stephie Keough, Jennuh Borg, Kaylah Baggs and Claire Finn. They epitomized this year’s annual bike ride sponsored by the G.O.A.T.S. Cycling Club.
Making lemonade: Brutal conditions made for happy bike riders this past Saturday
The event, Ride the Ups & Downs, is sponsored by the G.O.A.T.S., the Galena cycling club. The annual bike ride was held this past Saturday. And, seriously, there could have been a … more
Oran Pape
A football controversy in Galena: Over 90 years ago, Galena was the center of a Big Ten controversy
GALENA–The Big Ten Conference is one of the most storied institutions in collegiate athletics, especially in the Midwest where few organizations are more noticeable. In the fall of 1929, Galena … more
Chef Steve reflects on a remarkable life
Chef Steve Dowe reminisced about his childhood in Weymouth as I asked him additional questions following last week’s column on his AcroAma Blends. “We were quite poor. Dad would work two … more
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Looking back on Gitmo after 19 years
On President Barack Obama’s second day in office, Jan. 22, 2009, he signed an executive order that the prison at Guantanamo Cuba would be closed within the first year of his administration. … more
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Members of the 1945-46 Galena High School team coached by Cletus Piquette as coach, back row, from left, Piquette, Tim Benson, Harry Mattoon, Elmo Welp, K. Paul Muehleip, Harold Muchow; front row: Terry O’Neil, Bob Allen, Dexter Rasmussen, Donald Beadle and manager Eldon Glick.
More about the class of ‘46
There has been a lot of conversation about a column I wrote a few weeks ago about the class of 1946 and the inspiration that these individuals have on our lives today. Thinking about those who … more
AcroAma Blends: Time to pay attention
During the isolation of COVID, I discovered new herbs and seasonings to please my palate. I had seen AcroAma Blends listed in the choices of Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF) and couldn’t … more
Spring beauty
There they were, the wild flowers: wood anemone, cutleaf tooth wart, spring beauty and Dutchman’s breeches. You could see them all on the Galena River trail this past Saturday. Near the … more
CDC stats are better: You need to be careful when looking at vaccination statistics
We’ve touched om this subject before and want to take another stab at it, because the vaccination statistics put forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are not accurate, … more
San Francisco City Hall after the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Citizens of Galena organized committees to send funds to those devastated by the disaster.
Always helping those in need
P eople in this county have always been generous when it comes to helping those suffering from devastation or from challenging circumstances. Whether it is a cancer fundraiser or raising funds … more
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