November 2011 - The Galena Territory
November 2011 - The Galena Territory
November 2011 - The Galena Territory
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56 <strong>November</strong> <strong>2011</strong> COMMUNITYFOCUS<br />
B&B Tree Service<br />
PFOHL’S<br />
John & Liz Kirpes,<br />
Sales<br />
Mini Blinds<br />
Window Shades<br />
Vertical Blinds<br />
Draperies<br />
(563)582-6247<br />
• Removal • Trimming<br />
• Free Estimate • Insured<br />
SNOW REMOVAL<br />
815-541-4684<br />
815-281-0111<br />
335 West First Dubuque www.pfohls.com<br />
477487-01(11GTA<br />
467972-01A(11GTA<br />
442676-01(12GTA11<br />
<strong>Territory</strong> Times<br />
By JOAN WOLFE<br />
<strong>The</strong> Vander Veer Botanical<br />
Park and Conservatory in<br />
Davenport, Iowa, is a wonderful<br />
place to stroll around in<br />
any season, especially in the<br />
fall during the Chrysanthemum<br />
Festival. Hundreds of colorful<br />
mums adorn the park<br />
and brighten somewhat dreary<br />
<strong>November</strong> days.<br />
Established in 1885, the<br />
Vander Veer Botanical Park and<br />
Conservatory was believed to be<br />
the first botanical garden west of<br />
the Mississippi River. <strong>The</strong> park<br />
was modeled after Central Park<br />
in New York and called Central<br />
Park until 1921, when it was<br />
renamed Vander Veer Botanical<br />
Park and Conservatory after the<br />
first secretary of the Davenport<br />
Park Commissioners.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 33-acre botanical park<br />
includes working greenhouses<br />
540 PLEASANT STREET<br />
ELIZABETH, IL 61028<br />
815.858.2275<br />
GALENA SQUARE<br />
VETERINARY CLINIC<br />
• Wellness and preventative care<br />
• Laboratory diagnostics<br />
• Dentistry<br />
• Radiology<br />
• Geriatrics/Arthritis Management<br />
where you can view the cultivation<br />
side of the park, a gift shop,<br />
and an extensive collection of<br />
gardens and trees planted in the<br />
1890s. <strong>The</strong>re is also a conservatory,<br />
which has provided seasonal<br />
gardens under glass for<br />
the last 100 years. This beautiful<br />
botanical park is maintained<br />
by the city of Davenport Park<br />
& Recreation Department. <strong>The</strong><br />
proceeds from the Park Store,<br />
featuring unique gifts and gardening<br />
tools, go toward continuous<br />
restoration efforts and<br />
programs directed by the Friends<br />
of Vander Veer.<br />
<strong>The</strong> best place to start your<br />
tour is the Park Store where<br />
maps are available. Depending<br />
on the weather, visit old world<br />
gardens, rose gardens, hosta<br />
gardens, a plant zoo containing<br />
topiaries and plants with animal<br />
names. <strong>The</strong>re is even a lagoon<br />
Quality care for nursing<br />
home and assisted living<br />
Dr. Barbara Bernard • Dr. Molly Burns<br />
• Dermatology<br />
• Internal medicine<br />
• Cardiac monitoring and<br />
advanced pain control<br />
for surgical patients<br />
Call (815) 777-2592 For An Appointment<br />
984 James St., <strong>Galena</strong>, IL (Behind Piggly Wiggly)<br />
459426-01(12GTA<br />
elizabethnursinghomeinc.com<br />
442778-01(12GTA11<br />
www.thegalenaterritory.com<br />
Out & About<br />
Chrysanthemum Festival at<br />
Vander Veer Botanical Park<br />
and Conservatory<br />
815.238.0616<br />
We specialize in<br />
everything from:<br />
• Remodeling<br />
• Hardwood Flooring<br />
• Three Seasons Rooms<br />
• Siding<br />
• Decks<br />
• Stamped Concrete<br />
• Exterior Stain<br />
• Complete Design and Construction<br />
442780-01(12GTA<br />
stocked with fish if you want<br />
to do some catch and release<br />
fishing. Vending machines with<br />
corn for feeding the ducks are<br />
available.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Vander Veer Botanical<br />
Park is relaxing and fun for a<br />
day trip from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Territory</strong>. It’s a<br />
great place to go to walk off that<br />
delicious Thanksgiving dinner.<br />
VANDER VEER BOTANICAL PARK<br />
Open daily from sunrise to one<br />
half hour after sunset. Admission<br />
to the park is free.<br />
CONSERVATORY AND PARK<br />
STORE<br />
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10<br />
a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $1<br />
for adults.<br />
VANDER VEER BOTANICAL PARK<br />
215 W. Central Park Ave.<br />
Davenport, Iowa<br />
Directions from <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Territory</strong>: Take US -20 west to<br />
US -61 south which takes you to<br />
Central Park Ave. <strong>The</strong> Vander<br />
Veer Botanical Park is located<br />
between Brady and Harrison<br />
Streets, just south of W. Central<br />
Park Ave. It’s an 85-mile drive<br />
which takes about 90 minutes.<br />
Joan Wolfe is a retired teacher<br />
who has enjoyed <strong>The</strong> <strong>Territory</strong><br />
for the last twenty years as a<br />
part-timer. She enjoys golf, nature<br />
walks, and travel excursions<br />
from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Territory</strong>.<br />
THE<br />
HANDY<br />
MAN<br />
BRUCE HASSIS<br />
Fully Insured • <strong>Territory</strong> Resident<br />
815-777-8464<br />
• Indoor & Outdoor<br />
Repairs<br />
• Maintenance<br />
• Remodels<br />
• House Checks<br />
E-mail:mbhassis@gmail.com<br />
456425-01(1GTA12
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