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Pi Chapter of DKG went to “Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary” for their September program. The sanctuary is a 409-acre property near Stockton. The sanctuary property was a gift from Nancy Hamill Winter to sustain Illinois native birds giving people who enjoy this preserve a better understanding about bird conservation. It is also a tribute to the Eden families that have farmed it for four generations. The familes continue the agricultural activity of grazing their black angus cattle in one of the pastures. It is one of eight public preserves owned by the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. JDCF is a non-profit land conservatory that works in and around the county to preserve this part of the Midwest. Among the many species found on the property are Henslow’s sparrow, dickcissel, sedge wren and bobolink. The visiting DKG group learned that the grassland habitat provides the right cover and food mix to allow these species to breed and successfully rear a family. The bird sanctuary has been recognized by National Audubon for providing a critical breeding habitat for grassland bird species in Greatest Need of Conservation. Ben Steffes, Hillary Holt and Mary Stayner gave the group information on the property and touched upon the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Properties that are available to the public and the importance of keeping nature preserved for generations to come. Some of the activities the sanctuary provides for the public include over six miles of trails to explore, school field trips and educational camps. Everyone in the group was given a JDCF tote bag that contained Stayner’s book, “Chasin the Bluebird”, and other items. The group then went to the home of Edith Dwinnells in Woodbine for its meeting, conversation and potluck dinner. From left, Mary Stayner, Shirley Thompson, Linda Mulholland, Ben Steffes, Gayle Doersam, Joan Rog, Darlene Howell, Anne Harmston, Kathy Berberet, Edith Dwinnells, Carol Rayhorn, Jane Yoder and Hilary Holt.
Pi Chapter visits bird sanctuary
The Four Horseman of Notre Dame in a 1924 publicity photo.
When the Four Horsemen rode again
On October 18, 1924, Grantland Rice wrote what has been called the greatest lede in sports journalism. He immortalized four student-athletes, and Notre Dame football, with these words: Outlined … more
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Joe Berning with three of his horses.
After retirement, Berning rekindles passion for working with horses: Busy B Ranch owner Joe Berning’s childhood passion has led him to train ‘kill-pen save’ horses since 2021
GALENA–Joe Berning, owner of Busy B Ranch, rekindles his childhood passion for horses by training and saving ‘kill-pen’ horses after his retirement. Since Berning was a … more
When Dixon County, Nebraska, beckoned Galenians
Most of us tend to think about historical migrations TO Galena: tribal nations; French-Canadians; Missourians from St. Genevieve and St. Louis; emigrants from England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, … more
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It’s fall in Galena and around town there are scarecrows, including this one upside down in a planter at the Galena Country Visitor Center.
Creepin' it real
Do you recognize them?
The Name of the Game
One of the first things that we acquire when we enter this world is a name and this story deals with just that - your name… This letter was written to the Gazette in February of 1872. It … more
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Left: During Skit Night, on Oct. 4, seniors Charlie Duncan and Mikayla Knautz were crowned this year’s Homecoming King and Queen. Fellow Homecoming Court members Kiera Linenfelser (far left) and Frank Ciangi (far right) cheer them on as they receive their crowns and sashes. Contributed by Susan Bookless.
Celebrating Homecoming in Galena: Galena students celebrated Homecoming by participating in a variety of events including Skit Night, the parade, tailgate, football game and dance.
Jordan Hoftender (left) and Renee Dieschbourg (right) worked at the sales table for the Riverview Center’s 26th annual Duck Derby Saturday Oct. 7. The Duck Derby, held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Galena River, had a winning prize of $1,000. Additional winners had a chance to win a Midwest Staycation, or a gift card bundle. All proceeds go to providing free and confidential services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Visitors, locals shop vendors at Country Fair: Several craft vendors, both local and farther away, came to sell their pieces at the Country Fair. Local businesses and organizations were also present to sell food and drinks.
Carla Randecker spotted this bullfrog in the Galena Territory a couple weeks ago.
Toad-ally awesome
Grace Lin
Draw along with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Grace Lin
GALENA– The Galena Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries participating in Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present to host the award-winning New York Times bestselling … more
Andrew Jones pours grapes into the crusher as Ed Strenski and Angela Jones catch the crushed grapes and juice in a bucket.
Grape Expectations
SCALES MOUND–It’s fall and that means harvest time in the vineyards of Jo Daviess County. This year, the harvest is a bit early due to the effects of summer’s weather. … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1998: Second City touring company to perform at Turner Hall
Ten Years Ago October 2, 2013 Oktoberfest has been a tradition for many western towns, but no one does it quite like Galena. The celebration kicks off at noon Saturday, Oct. 5 on … more
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