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From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1972: Subsidence hole opens up at zinc mine
10 years ago November 21, 2012 On a weekend where area hunters took to the woods, the Stockton Blackhawks were stalking a different kind of prey. The Stockton football team made short work of … more
Bernadette Spurr celebrated 50 years of involvement with religious education at the Catholic churches in Galena.
Volunteer celebrates 50 years with religious education
Bernadette Spurr has been involved with religious education in Galena for 50 years. She and her husband, Neil, returned to Galena after he got out of the Navy in spring 1972, and they started … more
A festive crowd delivers wine to downtown Galena business during the 38th annual Nouveau celebration on Friday, Nov. 18, sponsored by Galena Cellars.
The 38th annual Nouveau...
Left: Veterans gather together after Galena Middle School’s Veterans Day program. Front Row: Jim Piquette, Dale Wohlers, Edgar Keleher, Jim Schumacher, Fred Vincent, Jack Gehrts, Glenn Heller, Cory Heller, Mike Koeller, Mike Smith and Merlin Timmerman. Second Row: Jeff Hyde, Jerry Howard, Dick Wearmouth, Greg Ozick, LoAann Van Hemert, Duane Van Hemert, Ron Ehrler, Francis Ehrler, Art Ricker and Richard Anderberg. Third Row: Isabel Somers, Kirk Foecking, Denton Brown, Bill Kimball, Gary Haas, Tom Kmucha, Bill Leitzinger and Gavin Birkbeck. Fourth Row: Jon Davis, Mickey Lobianco, Matt Oldenburg, Noah Ottenhausen, Melvin Halstead, Matt Greene, David Ohms, Marty Petitgout, Valerie Slayton and Christopher Ward. Back Row: George Petitgout, Toby Petitgout and Tom Mercker.
Galenians and beyond honor veterans
Instead of just celebrating on Veterans Day, people in the Galena area honored veterans at a variety of the events held throughout the week. These events included programs at several schools … more
Veterans gather together wrapped in their Quilts of Valor. Back: Michael Davis, Don Andresen, Mike Nesbit, Brian Holland, Dennis Leonard, Marc Wolf, Brad Vincent, Larry Kooistra, John Gerald Snyder Jr., Chaz Kindred, Martin Gibson and Marie Holland. Front: Bill Ainsworth, Valerie Slayton, Eugene Calvert, William Segner, William Kolacek, Robert Connor, David Richmond, Ed Nelson and Mike Cammack.
Wrapping veterans in comfort and healing
ELIZABETH–Members of the Friendship Quilters of Elizabeth celebrated Veterans Day early by wrapping 25 veterans in Quilts of Valor on Monday, Nov. 7. The Quilts of Valor Foundation seeks to … more
Apple, walnut, cherry, quinoa salad
Apple, walnut, cherry, quinoa salad
The Mediterranean Diet has been the focus of my recipes these past two years. The MedDiet emphasizes healthy eating with abundant consumption of plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, nuts, … more
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Rylan Nicolin donned a T-Rex costume for the Halloween parade.
River Ridge celebrates Halloween
River Ridge’s preschool and elementary students celebrated Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31, by parading around the high school in their costumes. Members of the elementary staff dressed as … more
Norma McLane and her husband have been together for over 50 years.
Secretary celebrates 50 years on the job
ELIZABETH–Some people only stay at a job for a year or two, but not Norma McLane. McLane celebrated 50 years of employment as a secretary for Nack, Richardson & Nack, P.C. this … more
Linda Waltz talks about her experience on the East Dubuque Zoning Board at her new home near St. Joseph School in rural Hazel Green, Wis.
26 years of service: Linda Waltz glad to have served on the East Dubuque Zoning Board for all this time and 20 as board chair
EAST DUBUQUE–After serving a community in a public capacity for 24 years, one could well understand becoming a bit jaded or burned out. But that’s not Linda Waltz who recently resigned … more
River Ridge High School Drama Department presents The Addams Family. Nov. 11-12 at 6 p.m. at River Ridge High School. Cast members include, from left, Morticia Addams (Cora Dittmar), Gomez Addams (Lucius Mendenhall), Wednesday Addams (Ruby Dickerson), Lucas Beineke (Nate Haas), Alice Beineke (Katie Cobine) and Mal Beineke (Emma Smallwood). Director is Thomas Taylor assisted by Lisa Haas. Tickets available at the door.
River Ridge presents "The Addams Family"
The origin of Veterans Day: On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month take time to remember those who have served
What is Veterans Day all about? Why is it always on November 11th? What’s the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Why do people wear poppies in their lapels on Veterans … more
Those who served: Generals, admirals, and a hero: And. . . don’t forget about the cast of thousands from Jo Daviess County who have honorably served our country
Galena gave our country nine generals and a Medal of Honor recipient before the 20th century. Later, our little city provided two admirals. It’s right and proper that we honor these men. But … more
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