By Dan Dauw
Geneseo Current
With Sadness
We received a phone call from Janet Anderson on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, that her husband, Glen, had passed. That was a phone call that Lorna and I were sorry to have received.
Glen did so many good things while his 90 plus years on this earth. He was a former board member of the Geneseo Izaak Walton League and was recognized for his work with the league. I know he was also a volunteer for the Geneseo High School football program and the Hammond-Henry hospital.
He was a strong advocate on conservation of our lands and waters. He gave many lectures to various groups on the importance of saving our native prairies and woodlands.
Glen was an expert concerning birds and built bluebird houses that were placed along the canal at the Ikes Park. I always called him, “The Birdman of Henry County.” He made sure to feed birds year round on his acreages. Our sympathies go out to Janet and family. God bless his soul.
Ironically
I was going to call Glen because we had a pair of cedar wax wings and one northern flicker at our bird feeders. I always let him know when we havean unusual bird to be seen. He had such a great amount of knowledge concerning our feathered friends.
No More Citations Given
Tony and Laura Petreikis, Illinois City, IL., both retired Conservation Police Officers, recently hopped on their snowmobile, but for joy riding, not looking for individuals who might warrant a citation.
In the photo it almost looked like two creatures from outer space. Even without all his garb, Tony is still scary looking!
Tony Petreikis caught these bluegills in a local pond. Ha-Ha! At least that's what he said.
David Wyffels, Fish Biologist
He was the guest speaker at the February 10th meeting of the Geneseo Izaak Walton League. He covers several counties including Henry County.
His office is located in Sheffield and he works for the Illinois DNR. He checks water and fish conditions. He has a boat that is rigged up with shocking devices that can give him information on fish species counts.
The shocking does not harm the fish, but it provides enough time to analyze the health of fish and if stocking is needed. He answered a lot of questions and did an excellent job.
Next month, on March 10th, Steve Kastorff, retired teacher, author and lecturer, will provide a program on the Geneseo Fish Hatchery at 7 p.m. in the Ikes Lodge.
Pam Edwards & the Geneseo H.S. Choir
They presented a really nice Valentine Love Concert for the Geneseo Kiwanis “Guest Night” on February 11th. The boys ‘n girls choirs sang some songs after which they passed out music sheets so everyone could sing along.
The song selections were: You are My Sunshine, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, and Love Me Tender. Director Pam certainly picked the right songs for the older audience.
Great job, Pam Edwards and the Geneseo High School Choir. It made for a nice evening!
Poem for Glen Anderson
It was but a few days ago,
a trip to Heaven, he did go;
Over 90 plus years he spent on this sphere,
He taught many students from far and near;
Glen volunteered to help, whatever the day,
He would always refuse, any type of pay;
He fed the birds and watched them eat,
Looking out their window, it was all very neat!
So, in ending, peace be with his kind soul above,
On his shoulder may ride a white mourning dove.
Quote of the Week
“Goodness is a special kind of truth and beauty. It is truth and beauty in human behavior.”
- Harry Allen Overstreet