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Oscar with an orange blaze scarf to protect him during hunting season.
Oscar. . .oh how I miss you
“Oscar, I have to go without you. Be a good boy. Do not jump on the sofa.” That was enough for Oscar to give me his most tragic expression, which was laced with the sorrowful yet … more
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Bittersweet!: Seeing my neighbor’s name on ballot and honoring her
It was bittersweet filling out my vote-by-mail ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election and seeing my neighbor’s name, Janet Checker, on the ballot. Janet was such a good soul and … more
These days are long gone: United Airlines “men only” executive flights.
A glamorous job for some, but not for author
W hen I was 16, they had a “What Kind of Job Do You Want?” night at Freeport High School. I looked at all the jobs offered, and the one that appealed to me was forest ranger. There were … more
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Publisher emeritus encourages voters to invest in community infrastructure
One of my summer rituals involved riding a bike across Iowa as a participant of RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. The route–different each year–takes … more
Sister celebrating the restored title of Top Donkey by trying to eat her victory wreath.
Being Top Donkey is important
Sister, here. Every so often, a donkey has to pitch in and help her human out. Lynn is busy getting her garden ready and asked me last week if I would please write the next column. She concluded her … more
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Opening the lid on forgotten stories
What does a small bird have in common with Christina H., from Galena, who was declared “insane” and ordered to be committed to an asylum in February 1909? This morning just before I … more
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Sharing a fond farewell to Gazette readers
I’ll be leaving The Galena Gazette at the end of this year. It’s time for goodbye and, especially, a heartfelt thank you. Thank you, Gazette readers and advertisers. Your belief in … more
Wild columbine.
Earth Works: Native plants benefit us
Why are native plants gaining importance with gardeners? First, native plants are designed by nature through thousands of years to thrive in your region. Second, native plants help address the … more
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Abe lighting the candles, Carmella and Ezekial Werner.
Wishing that all can feel promise of coming light
On the first night of Hanukkah, my son in Israel called. “Mums, I thought you might like to join me for the lighting of the oil for the first night of Hanukkah.” Michael is an … more
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Thomas Burns serenades Lynn Werner’s donkeys, Stella and Sister, with the blues.
Understanding complexities of the blues
We walked up the long hill on our country road. Thomas Burns had a guitar tossed over his shoulder. The polished metal on its shining surface reflected the sunlight filtering between the … more
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Owen Seffrood after being awarded his medal.
Owen Seffrood: Wisconsin state wrestling champion…and so much more
In the past, I regularly used this space to write about the student-athletes in our area and how fortunate we are to be represented by these young men and women. I am now teaching just north of the … more
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A cancer journey: Quenten Lee ‘Wally’ Van Raalte shares his cancer story to be of help to others
Sarah and Quenten Lee ‘Wally’ Van Raalte are of like mind when it comes to an event at Apple River Stage Coach Event Center on New Year’s Eve this week. They want people to come, … more
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