Handy in the shop, he's carved out a 'fun' life

It would be a sure bet that Jim Nolan, 72, currently of Bishop Hill, has lived in every state west of the Mississippi River. During that time, he's become a master craftsman, skilled with tools and working with wood.

 

Helen Schwartzkopf

Helen L. Schwartzkopf, 80, of Woodhull, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg. 

Galva JH kids tab student council reps

Galva Junior High School Student Council representatives have been named.
 

Meier takes 1st pigskin picking contest

Tim Meier of Galva correctly picked Mid-County in the tie-breaker game to win Week 1 of the Galva News Football Contest this past week.

 

Suzanne Massingill Weisar

Former Galva resident Suzanne Massingill Weisar, 71, of Arlington, Va., died Aug. 12 in Alexandria, Va. of complications of pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer.
 

Cougars start fast, hold on to claim win in era opener

Powered by scores from its defense and special teams, Mid-County defeated Princeville 26-12 at Bill Adams Field in Oneida on Friday night, opening the new era of Cougars football with a win.
Coach Tom Buck – who earned his 100th career victory with the win – said the win wasn’t pretty, but he’ll take it.

 

Kevin T. Moore

Kevin T. Moore, 17, of Oneida, died on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at 12:05 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
 

Should there be rewards for student attendance?

Student absenteeism and truancy can have a respectable impact on the amount of state aid a school district receives. The more students attend school, the greater the state aid. To what extent – if any – would you favor school districts offering incentives to students and/or families to encourage good attendance? The Galva News posed that question to its Panel Response team. See the panel's replies in the Sept. 3 Galva News.
 

Oneida teen dies in auto mishap

A 17-year-old from Oneida died early Tuesday morning after a one-vehicle rollover accident east of Oneida at 9:04 p.m. Monday. Two other passengers in the pickup truck were treated at a local hospital and released, while the fourth person in the truck suffered a broken right hand.
 

Q & A with . . . Roger Luft

Roger Luft is a Montana native and one of eight children born to immigrant parents. Learn that and more about the Galva man in "Q & A with . . ." in the Aug. 27 Galva News.

Pets and travelling: Some things to consider

Question: Our family has decided to take our dog with us on vacation, what can I do to help keep him safe? Michelle VanOpdorp offers some thoughts about that in the "Ask the Vet" column in the Aug. 27 Galva News.

 

BH couple comes alongside clock tower, urges others to do so

On Aug. 9, Henry County Board member Jim King accepted a very generous donation to the Henry County Courthouse Clock Tower Fund made by Wilbur and Marilyn Nelson of Bishop Hill. The couple donated the money on behalf of Nelson Farm Service and The Village Smithy, both owned and operated by the Nelsons. “I feel that the Henry County Courthouse is one of the most outstanding courthouses in Illinois,” Wilbur Nelson said.



 

Goodrich still pushing fire-service envelope - verbally and in writing

Art Goodrich understands fire service. And through his writing and speaking efforts, people globally can learn more about it, too.



 

Yard Sale Day returns Sept. 18

The fall edition of Yard Sale Day in Galva will be held Saturday, Sept. 18. Sales will be held at various residence throughout the day.

This cake is delightful - dangerously so!

Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze. That's among recipes and other nuggets of wisdom offered by Judy Anderson and Kay Down in their 'Cookin' with J&K' column in the Aug. 27 Galva News.
 

Former Galva policeman throws hat into sheriff ring

Terry Cooper of Kewanee has announced he is an independent candidate for Henry County Sheriff in the November election. He will face current Henry County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Jim Padilla, of Kewanee, who is the Republican candidate for the office, and Annawan Police Chief Tim Wise, the Democratic candidate.
 

Galva girls looking to display talents, charm in pageant

The second annual Galva Harvest Days Pageant will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Galva High School gymnasium. All girls 7 to 19 years old in the Galva School District are eligible to enter.




 

End of an era: Woodhull Plaza now gone

The foresight of two former Woodhull area businessmen led to the Woodhull Plaza business at the exit of Interstate 74 and Illinois 17 at the west edge of Woodhull. The location has been cleared the past few weeks to make way for a new business.

 

Firemen name winners in roast events

The Galva Fire Department served about 500 people at its annual hog roast on Saturday night. During the event, held at the fire station, winners of raffles were named.
 

ROWVA board to dicsuss 1% tax in special meeting

The ROWVA School Board will hold a special meeting 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 in the Library Media Center, Oneida.
 

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