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Call volume grows: Galena Area EMS shares information about its operation
by P. Carter Newton, publisher cnewton@galgazette.com This is the second of two articles regarding the nonbinding referendum pertaining to the Jo Daviess County Board seeking a legislative … more
On October 13, Galena American Legion Auxiliary Unit 193 installed new officers including, from left, Bev Mellskog, sergeant at arms; Helen Carroll, secretary/treasurer; Kimberly Howard, president; Norma Montgomery, historian; and Rita Wolers, chaplain. The Auxiliary next meets Nov. 10 at noon, on the second floor of the VFW Club. For information, email kkhoward52@yahoo.com.
American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers
Hospital Tree of Love fundraiser starts
GALENA–Since its inception, the Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary Foundation has organized fundraising activities to donate to the hospital and Galena Stauss Senior Care Center to purchase items … more
Along with law enforcement and the Galena Fire Department, the Galena Area Emergency Medical Service responded to a two-vehicle accident on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the intersection of U.S. 20 and West Glen Hollow Road.
Glen Hollow accident
Jerry Howard, left, American Legion Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193 commander, presents Cindy Foley, Galena Area Chamber of Commerce president, a certificate of appreciation for the Chamber’s assistance in promoting Post activities and for supporting the community this year.
American Legion honors Galena Chamber
Galena City Council holds short meeting
GALENA–It was a short Galena City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 24, with only two items up for a vote besides the consent agenda and the warrants. The city approved payments for Invoice #4 … more
Participants include, from left, Thomas Harms, Peggy Trone, Sawyer Fry, Arthur Horn, Logan Keleher, Isaac Rife , George Winter, Joe Winter, Sam Rife, Avery Engle, Sarah Winter, Amber Davis and Brook Bradbury.
River Ridge FFA takes aim in trap shoot October 8 at Schapville
Twelve members of the River Ridge FFA Chapter competed in the Schapville FFA trap shoot competition on Oct. 8. There were a variety of experience levels in this year’s team. Some were in their … more
ISP shares September activity
PECATONICA–Illinois State Police District 16 commander Capt. Joseph Blanchette has announced District 16 enforcement figures and activity for September. District troopers issued 464 citations … more
Galena Culver’s had a Share Night on Oct. 25 with PEO OH Chapter. Participating in the check passing are, from left, Sharon Strahlman, Mary Jo Losey, Jane Yoder, Kathy Leonard, Polly Brill, Mary Stayner and Taidum Farster.
Culver's Share Night benefits PEO OH Chapter
The Kiwanis Club of Galena recently installed officers starting Oct. 1. They are, from left, Austin Gerlich, president; and right, Ty Cocagne, treasurer. Performing the installation was Yvonne Mallory, center, lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis district. Libby Miller, secretary, and Stacy Bouldoukian, vice president, will be installed at a later date. The Kiwanis are involved in the Run for the Parks in April, the Fourth of July music, food and fireworks, and a booth at the Country Fair. They are currently working on helping upgrade the parks in Galena, as the emphasis of Kiwanis is helping the women and children of the world. The Kiwanis Club of Galena meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Emmy Lou’s and new members are welcome. For more information, contact membership chairman Dan Morizzo at funeralman1942@gmail.com or Gerlich at agerlich@communitybankgalena.com.
Kiwanis installs officers
Mark Moran, Galena city administrator, center, receives a $500 donation from Arlee Stodden, Four Seasons Insurance Agency, left, and Brian McIntyre, IMT territory manager. The donation will benefit the new Galena dog park. Stodden was able to nominate the dog park project for IMT Insurance Community Contest. There were 125 entries.
Four Seasons donates to dog park
It was a chilly Adopt-A-Highway day for the four Galena Lions Club members–from left, Lisa Schoenrock, Paul Junge, Bob Singleton, and Lenny Hosey–who cleaned up garbage from the designated stretch of Stagecoach Trail on October 19. Two large bags of debris were collected. The Galena Lions Club not only assists with sight and hearing needs and provides donations to community organizations but also takes measures towards protecting our natural environment. All entities in this program greatly appreciate the public’s cooperation in slowing down when workers are seen, as well as keeping garbage off the roadways. To learn more, visit galenalions.org or jodaviess.org/highway.
Lions Adopt-A-Highway
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