Letters to the Editor
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Living outside of the Galena city limits, I don’t have a say in the city council’s decision making. It seems that this is true for the residents of Galena. Last night after two hours of … more
Full disclosure: I was an elected member of the Galena Public Library Board of Trustees from 1999-2003, the last two years as president of the board. I was appointed to fill a vacant seat in July … more
I was dismayed to learn that our incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Robert Hahn chose to not attend the March 6 candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters. The forum gave voters a chance to learn … more
April 4 we will have the opportunity to vote for three candidates for the Galena City Council and have a voice for the future of our beloved Galena. Those of us who live on the East side in Ward IV … more
I don’t support building a new multi-million dollar library. We don’t need it. I resent being “over-taxed” year-after-year by the Library Board for cash they want but … more
The so-called existential threat–that all current war is but mere symptom–is an unrealizable promise, a bogus presumption now bolstered by the Web, that a Western, consumer-based … more
As I was emptying the American Flag disposal receptacle last week, I came upon a more than usually worn flag with the following note attached “Please give this symbol the respect it deserves. … more
I would like to make a few comments regarding Judy Bauer’s letter in last week’s “Gazette.” Although many of us oppose the Parker resort, we are in favor of restoring the … more
Bravo to Judy Bauer for her recent letter to the editor in support of The Parker. And Bravo to Mr. Howland for raising the question. I was with some Galena businessmen this week and we all were … more
Statistics confirm an uptick in deer-related crashes in November. The Illinois Insurance Association and its member companies encourage motorists to be alert in the weeks ahead. Deer are most … more
Kindergarten students at Galena Primary School have been hard at work learning about our community and the amazing people that help make our town an amazing place to live. We would like to thank … more
Is it time to put out the torch, box up the statue, and send Lady Liberty back to France with a tearful farewell? A growing number of our people are wanting to replace her with a Statue of Uncle Sam, … more
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