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48 November 2011 MEMBERS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES By JOHN TOURTELOT During my years as a resident of The Galena Territory, I have run into many fellow veterans of the various armed services who served during the Vietnam era. While spending a day shopping in Elizabeth, I ran into some fellow veterans who advised me that there is a local Vietnam Veterans organization known as the VVA chapter #928. Although I did serve in Vietnam from 1968 through 1969, I learned that the chapter is open to all U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975, Territory Times or any other duty location between Aug. 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975. I ended up joining the organization and found that its members are from all walks John Tourtelot of life and reside in or around the Galena area. One can be as active as you wish and I have found that they participate in a great many community events and, on occasion, raise money to maintain, among other things, the Memorial located in downtown Elizabeth. I strongly encourage any Territory resident who might be interested in taking a short ride to view the memorial and the beautiful benches commemorating those who have served their country in a time of need. The chapter presently has 22 active members, 17 individual members and five life members. I have a great many friends who, although they did not serve in Vietnam, do qualify to become members and are welcomed with open arms. As I sit at the meetings I am very much in awe sitting with individuals who gave back to their country and made so many sacrifices simply because their country needed them. To me they are living heroes and whether they are sharing their personal stories or simply sharing in a conversation over a beer, it is a pleasure and an honor to be in their presence. www.thegalenaterritory.com VVA chapter #928 pose infront of their memorial in Elizabeth. Left to right: Art Carlson, Rick Gesiorski, Kim Griffith, Bob Heuerman, Al Panico, Howard Wilkinson, Wolf Rohm, Dale McCall, Bruce Hansen and Roger Hudon. Contributed photo. Vietnam Era Veterans Wanted 477139-01A(5GTA11 It’s always the right time to learn piano! Susan Lipnick Piano Studio Piano lessons for all ages and stages 2 Valley Rd • Galena, IL 815-776-0223 lipnick.piano@gmail.com 460283-01(11GTA11 4602 460283-01 There are still many more of you who are living in The Territory and I encourage you to contact the president of the chapter, Rick Gesiorski at 815-858-9015 or 815-953-9015 (cell) for more information. The chapter meets the first Saturday of every month either at the Hanover VFW or on alternating months at the Welcome Inn on Main Street in Elizabeth (across the street from the memorial). The owner, Al, will greet you with a big smile and a hearty meal. Also, you may see some of our members on the street selling brats or hot dogs to support the chapter’s mission. Please stop and say hello. They cooked pork tenderloins at the Craft Fair in October and on the Columbus Day weekend. Look for them at the Elizabeth Community Center off of Route 20 in Elizabeth. Hoping to meet many of you in the near future. May They Never Be Forgotten John Tourtelot is a former drummer with a rock group from the Chicagoland area and was the host of the television program “The Law Corner.” He is a parttimer and greatly enjoys meeting the people of The Territory.
www.thegalenaterritory.com By JULIE BRUSER Around Halloween, many people take time to learn about one of the holiday’s well-known icons and one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures: bats. A lot of people do not understand the useful role bats play in helping control insect populations. Most of the myths about bats have created such fear that the topic of bat conservation is rarely discussed. Most bats are harmless. They are not blind or dirty; they do not get caught in people’s hair or infest homes with bedbugs. And, much like other mammals, less than one-half of one percent of all bats contract rabies. Bats are highly beneficial for insect control, as they are the only major predators of nightflying insects. They pollinate fruit flowers, disperse seeds in tropical rainforests (aiding in reforestation) and are an important source of fertilizer (bat guano is actually mined from caves where bats live). Bats are also valuable in medical research, contributing to the development of navigational aids for the blind. In recent years, significant populations of several hibernating bat species have declined. The cause of death is believed to be Geomyces destructans, a cold temperature-loving white fungus, commonly known as White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Little Brown Bats appear to be the species hardest hit. WNS has been reported in 18 states in the U.S. and four Canadian provinces. It is believed that infected bats are depleting their fat reserves more quickly during hibernation, awaking more often and/or for longer periods of time. What can be done to help? The Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC) suggests building or buying a bat box to provide roosting sites. They also suggest planting moth-attracting wildflowers to give bats an additional food source. Also, leave dead or dying trees up to provide bats with natural shelters. Even to the casual observer, watching and learning about bats can be both fascinating and educational. By providing a bat house, you may be able to bring these beneficial mammals to your yard. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers about bats: WHAT KIND OF BATS DO WE HAVE AROUND HERE? The Little Brown Bat is the most common bat in this area, and this species will use a manmade bat box. DO BATS LIVE IN A HOUSE ALL YEAR ROUND OR DO THEY MIGRATE IN THE WINTER? In the northern two-thirds of the U.S., most bats migrate south in the winter, but some hibernate. Very few species can survive sub-freezing temperatures. Bats that inhabit bat houses generally move to an isolated cave or abandoned mine, while tree roosting bats travel south just like birds. HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN GET BATS IN MY BAT HOUSE? Bats like a source of water (stream, marsh or lake) and an area plentiful with insects. They will travel up to a mile or more to the water source. So, if you are within a mile of water and have lots of insects, you could COMMUNITYFOCUS Territory Times Nature in The Galena Territory More Than a Halloween Symbol, Bats Are Important for the Ecosystem very well attract bats to a bat house. Watch for them soaring in your yard at night. WHEN AND WHERE SHOULD I HANG A BAT HOUSE? Bat houses can be hung any time, but fall, winter or early spring are preferred. It may take up to a year to attract them, but some people attract them immediately. Bat houses need to have six to eight hours of direct sunlight, so hanging them with a southerly exposure is usually best. Locate them near a water source and hang them 15 feet above the ground where they are sheltered from the wind. Bat houses hung from buildings are preferred by bats, but they could be hung in a tree as well. Julie Bruser, who has lived in The Territory since 1997, is a birding enthusiast who has long been involved in conservation activities and owns Galena’s Wild Birds Unlimited. 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