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Dutch Jews board train taking them to Auschwitz 1942 or 1943.
Some are so nice, others are so very bad
In 2016, a photograph of a little boy in Aleppo, Syria, swept through social media. In the photo, five-year-old Omran Daqneesh, who had been carried into a medical vehicle after a bomb attack, sits … more
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42nd Special Olympics Illinois: If you can, please attend the parade of athletes and opening ceremonies in downtown Galena on Tuesday
This next week marks a very special week here in Galena as the area hosts Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games. This is the 42nd edition, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Imagine that. I was around for the very … more
Rear Adm. Victor Blue (left center) chief of the bureau of navigation, inspects “Yeomen F, ” a female branch of the Navy, on the grounds of the Washington Monument in 1918.
Contemplating the ‘unknown’ woman of war
On August 26, 1970, a group of French women tried to lay wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the message, “There is something more unknown than the unknown soldier–his … more
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Topics of the week: Tragic accident and letter from sheriff dominate community conversations here
The general conversation this last week focused on two basic topics: the tragic deaths of two Galena residents in a traffic accident just east of town and a front-page article in the Telegraph-Herald … more
Republicans are breaking with the NRA, and it’s because of us
This column appeared in the New York Times in December and focuses on the issue of gun safety. We thought that given the events of last week involving gun control, this column might give Gazette … more
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Junior Red Cross of America school for destitute children during World War I.
A quiet conversation about war’s impact
I woke up this morning to thoughts of war. Before I went to sleep last night, I listened to a report on the destruction of civilian targets in a Ukrainian town. I was deeply saddened by an interview … more
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Disrespect?: One gentleman found the scarf and stocking cap disrespectful and another didn’t.
Two disgruntled Galena residents walked into our office this week. Luckily, we did nothing to offend either gentleman. They arrived at different days of the week and wanted to talk about the Grant … more
An idealized Red Cross nurse on movie poster from World War I.
Series on trauma of war begins
Ukraine’s agonies cause our hearts to weep. We watch with great sadness as lives are lost, people’s homes are destroyed and as men and … more
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Volunteer: Little effort, big reward
There are few things in life that can make a big difference in the lives of those around us; volunteering is one of them. Over 30 years ago, I got a call from my good friend Scott Lawlor. Back then I … more
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Counting those seven hills of Galena and other mounds
Quality Hill, Seminary Hill, Shot Tower Hill, Buck Hill, Poverty Hill, Gear Hill and Hangman’s Hill. These were the names of Galena’s seven hills in 1939 when Richard Gear Hobbs published … more
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A Christmas story: Staff member with caring heart creates organization to help those in need
On a normal Saturday morning there’s not a lot happening here. On most Saturdays and for most of the morning, it’s just me, myself and I with nose to the grindstone assembling the public … more
Snowflakes bring whimsy, questions
Peering out my frosty window, watching tumbling snowflakes dance, whimsy drifts to mind. The street lamps and occasional car lights color much of what swirls around in my thoughts. •With … more
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