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WEEK IN REVIEW Vote on new Sycamore ward map delayed

By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A vote on a new ward map for the city of Sycamore was tabled Jan. 3, after the Sycamore City Council decided to delay a vote that could reconfigure which residents are represented by which aldermen.

During the Jan. 3 City Council meeting, board members decided to push the vote on the new ward map until the next regular meeting on Jan. 18. The new map shows amended ward boundaries following the population shift recorded by the 2020 census.

Aldermen did not provide comment as to why the vote was tabled.

The last time Sycamore’s ward boundaries were changed was June 20, 2011, after the 2010 census, according to city documents.

Newly appointed city of Sycamore Manager Michael Hall, whose first day on the job would have been Jan. 3, was not available for comment because he hadcontracted COVID-19, Sycamore officials said during the City Council meeting.

Assistant City Manager Maggie Peck, who’s served in an acting manager capacity for nearly a year, took over for Hall during the meeting.

Political boundaries at various levels – including city councils, county boards, state legislatures and Congress – generally change every 10 years following the

census. Wards are supposed to have equal population counts within their geographical areas.

City wards must be amended after a census reveals a certain population change, under the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, according to the Illinois Municipal League.

“The redistricted map is not supposed to show how Sycamore might grow, but how Sycamore has grown,” according to city agenda documents.

Option two under consideration by Sycamore officials would allow ward lines to be drawn so residents on both sides of a street are in the same ward.

Keicher, Syverson to open office in Hampshire THE MIDWEEK SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 14 to open their new legislative office at 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire.

According to a news release, local residents are invited to the 4:30 p.m. ceremony, which will be followed by an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call 815-987-7555.

“Illinoisans like to see their legislators working together, and opening a joint office with Rep. Keicher meets that goal and will also help save taxpayers’ money,” Syverson said in the release. “With the growth in this part of Kane County, we wanted to make sure we had a local office

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to better serve and be more convenient for our citizens. In addition, this space will allow us to host regional meetings with leaders as we work on key projects that impact the entire area.”

Syverson and Keicher both recently announced their bid for reelection. Keicher’s 70th District will be in a newly redrawn 70th District that now includes portions of DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

The new district will not include DeKalb or much of northern DeKalb County. Instead, it will include some of northern Kane County, including Pingree Grove and Hampshire, and some of McHenry County, including eastern Huntley and Lake in the Hills.

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November 2022 election. The new 70th District covers significantly less of DeKalb County. Under the current maps, which remain in effect until the next election, the county was covered primarily by the 70th District. With the new lines drawn, the county will be represented by four different legislators.

The Hampshire office will have weekly hours, and monthly town hall meetings are being planned to discuss issues important to the region’s residents.

“In addition to our duties in Springfield, Sen. Syverson and I will continue to meet with area residents, community officials, organizations and businesses to help assess local priorities and concerns,” Keicher said in the news release. “Our office in Hampshire is a place for people to come with their questions and get help with issues they may be dealing with in Springfield.”

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ON THE COVER Les Carey of Sycamore exercises using equipment in the Pathway Fitness section of the Sycamore Park District Community Center during an open house Thursday, Jan. 6, at the facility on Airport Road.

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By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Residents will have another chance to get a free COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 19 at a mass vaccination clinic hosted by the DeKalb County Health Department.

The clinic is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

All COVID-19 vaccines – including Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson – will be available at this clinic, according to county health officials. Immunizations offered include the initial series of the vaccine for all eligible ages, boosters and pediatric for patients ages 5 to 11.

The Pfizer vaccine is the only one available to people as young as 5. Moderna and Pfizer are a two-dose vaccine, and Johnson & Johnson is a single dose.

Patients receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines are eligible for a booster shot six months after their second dose. For the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, it is two months after the first dose.

Health officials recommend wearing a short-sleeved shirt to make the vaccine more easily administered.

Patients should wear a face covering when attending the clinic, bring a photo ID, bring their vaccination card if they already received at least their first dose and their complete consent forms from the health department.

To sign up for an appointment online, visit app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21571681&appointmentType=29499907.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way for people to protect themselves from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Additional measures

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The DeKalb County Health Department will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb. people can take include avoiding crowded and poorly ventilated spaces, wearing a mask in public indoor settings, delaying travel until you’re fully vaccinated and staying home if you are sick or show symptoms of COVID19, or waiting on test results.

To ask DeKalb County health officials additional vaccine-related questions, email covid19@dekalbcounty.org.

For information about COVID-19 in DeKalb County, visit health.dekalbcounty.org/.

BRIEFS Sycamore Library postpones in-person programming Sycamore Library has postponed in-person programming and meeting room appointments until Feb. 1 in support of COVID-19 prevention efforts amid the current viral surge, according to a news release.

Library staff said the situation will be reevaluated at a later date to determine when programming can resume. Those looking to stay up to date on the situation can visit sycamorelibrary.com/coronavirus.

All library patrons registered for the affected programs will be notified whether the program has been postponed, canceled or switched to a virtual setting.

To check the status of a program or event, visit the Eventbrite page or website calendar at sycamorelibrary/com/events.

The library will remain open during regular operating hours for book browsing and borrowing. Curbside pickup is also available.

Winter Reading Challenge is available to complete online, so be sure to track your reading and participate through Feb. 25.

People also can check out virtual program offerings on the library’s YouTube page or 24/7 Digital Library.

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Harlem Globetrotters to perform in DeKalb THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their newly re-imagined Spread Game tour to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center this week.

The game will be held at 7 p.m.

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The Second City returning to the Egyptian Theatre THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre will welcome back The Second City to its stage next month.

The Second City will perform its newest show, “The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.

The Second City opened its doors in Chicago in December 1959. The small cabaret theater has grown to become an influential and prolific comedy empire, fostering generations of super-

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DeKALB – On Friday, Northern Illinois University announced that due to the surge of the omicron variant of COVID-19, the first week of classes for the spring semester will be online.

In the announcement, NIU stated that the first week of in-person classes, from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21, will be online for all undergraduate and graduate classes, as well as NIU Law School classes and classes taught outside of the DeKalb campus.

The announcement referred to moving classes online as the university taking “appropriate actions to help protect the health of our community during the surge of the omicron variant.”

All residence halls, campus services, research spaces and university offices will continue to be open and operational. Students who are scheduled to participate in student teaching, practicum or clinical experiences should plan for those to be in person unless communicated otherwise by their program coordinator.

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The week’s results will be posted to the online NIU COVID-19 Dashboard by 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23. The results will be used to determine the on-campus surveillance positivity rate.

If the on-campus surveillance positivity rate is 8% or higher, NIU faculty will determine and communicate if

their individual classes will meet in person or online for the week of Jan. 24, as well as any subsequent week where the on-campus surveillance positivity rate is 8% or higher. If the number falls below 8%, the university will proceed with in-person classes.

The university also recommends getting a booster as soon as possible, monitoring symptoms closely and continuing masking and social distancing.

Students and faculty are asked to not attend in-person activities if they are not feeling well.

In the announcement, NIU’s Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram said measures that are being taken now “are intended to help protect our community and reduce disruptions to our learning, living and working environments at this time.”

“As Huskies have done throughout the nearly two years that COVID has impacted our lives, we must continue to respect and care for one another and take seriously our responsibilities to support the health and well-being of our community,” she wrote. “We deeply appreciate your continued patience and flexibility and look forward to being able to resume the traditional activities and experiences we all look forward to each spring.”

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‘A GREAT TIME TO START’

Fitness centers prepare for a new year and new members in 2022

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

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es Carey is an avid walker, but with winter’s colder temperatures, he decided to join a gym: Sycamore Park District’s Pathway Fitness.

Carey alternates daily between walking and upper body exercises.

“The best part of exercise is that you compete against yourself,” Carey said. “You can see and track your improvement. I use my watch and an app on my phone. It tracks the intensity of my exercise, my steps, calories, hydration and more.”

An open house was held Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Sycamore Park District Community Center. Facilities Supervisor Lisa Metcalf described the event as “a way for the community to see what different services and fitness programming we offer.” Pathway Fitness offers 24-hour access to the fitness center, indoor track and gymnasium.

Metcalf said there has been an influx of members during the pandemic.

“It’s been difficult to really see a pattern,” she said. “We have partitions up and extra COVID safety measures in place, including wipes and sanitation stations throughout.”

Superintendent of Recreation Theresa Tevsh said what kept the community center open during the pandemic was its new facility.

“We have a new large facility with lots of spacing and capacity,” she said.

“Since we’re a part of a small community, we were able to offer fitness and socialization options safely with plenty of social distancing.”

According to the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association, roughly 9,000 health clubs – 22% of the total nationwide – have closed since the beginning of the virus outbreak and 1.5 million workers lost their jobs.

In March and May 2020, the International Research Group on COVID and exercise conducted an online survey, asking 16,137 individuals from 99 countries about their exercise frequency and patterns before and during the pandemic. The survey results showed that 44.2% of the participants reported no change in their exercise frequency, 23.7% reported a decrease, and 31.9% reported an increase, with 0.2% of missing values.

Carl Balentyne, owner of Sycamore

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ABOVE: Josh and Tracy Minnihan of Sycamore walk on the track in the Pathway Fitness section of the Sycamore Park District Community Center during an open house Thursday, Jan. 6.

LEFT: Caden Carl, 17, of Sycamore, exercises at Pathway Fitness on Jan. 6.

CrossFit, 1330 E. State St. in Sycamore, said that offering outdoor group and one-on-one classes has helped during the pandemic.

“There was a point from March to May or June 2020 that we were completely closed,” he said. “It’s been great to get a little bit back to normal

and offer all of our classes and programs again.”

Balentyne defined CrossFit as “a fun way to work out that incorporates Olympic weight lifting, gymnastics training and cardio.” Personal training is pay as you go, with packages of five, 10 or 20 at a discount rate. Group

classes are offered on a monthly basis, as well as nutrition coaching.

“We have something for everyone, whether you’re just getting off couch for a walk to a competitive athlete, everyone can find value at our gym,” he said.

Balentyne said the first step is to walk into a gym’s doors and to not over-complicate fitness.

“Turn fitness into something simple: make it a goal to get up and go for a walk, eat a vegetable at every meal, buy some home fitness equipment like a couple of dumbbells,” he said. “Anytime is a great time to get started, not just at the beginning of the year with New Year’s resolutions.”

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Heather Dunker, marketing and communications director, said the promotion is offered in January “because oftentimes, this is the time of year that health and fitness are on the minds of many, and this is a great way for us to support them in their goal.”

Dunker said the YMCA is not just for single adults, but for “the whole family to dive into healthy habits with the programs and services we offer.”

Kayla Heimerman, healthy living coordinator, said fitness goals “don’t have to start on Jan. 1 for you to make a difference in your life.”

“Whatever day you choose to resolve to be a better version of yourself is the perfect place to start,” she said. “Healthy active lifestyle means that you’re going to live a longer, better quality life. … That foundation of a life-long love of exercise can start when you’re a kid with sports and swim lessons. As an adult, it’s never too late. Now’s a great time to start.”

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ter in DeKalb, described his facility as “a high-end health and wellness center.” The center offers medical fitness programs, personalized exercise plans, group classes, lap and therapy pools and a spa services area. When purchasing a 12-month membership in the form of a yearly contract, the 13th month is free.

“Especially after the pandemic, people love going to classes, having expectations from an instructor that you like and having other participants in the class,” Schlieben said. “The social interaction, laughing and joking while you’re working hard and having fun, as well as the level of accountability, really helps you succeed at your fitness goals.”

Fitness Supervisor Davon Granderson said the biggest benefit for joining a gym and going in-person is “the personalization of face-to-face contact with a group exercise instructor.”

“Instructors can take a look at how you’re moving, correct any mis-movements or bad techniques, and you can share in the energy and comradery of those around you. If you are doing exercise at home, that’s awesome, but you won’t have individuals around you to help push and motivate you.

Exercising together is an entirely different experience. It’s nice to have a little friendly competition and cheers from one another as you work toward your fitness goals.”

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ABOVE: Christian Ransom was born to mom Tekolia Bates at 7:58 a.m. Jan. 3 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, weighing 8 pounds and 3.9 ounces and measuring 20.87 inches long.

BELOW: In Sandwich, Ellie Jeanne Winninger was welcomed by parents Nicole Farbo and Patrick Winninger of Yorkville at 9:36 a.m. Jan. 3 at Valley West Hospital, weighing 8 pounds and measuring 20.5 inches long.

Meet first babies born in 2022 at Kishwaukee, Valley West hospitals THE MIDWEEK It’s a new year, and two local families are celebrating the birth of new life, as Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee and Valley West hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2022.

Christian Ransom was born to mom Tekolia Bates at 7:58 a.m. Jan. 3 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb,

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Otto Felinger, of Sycamore, will verify the old saying, “It don’t take much sometimes.” While at his duties on Tuesday at the B. A. Wyman restaurant, the county seat man engaged in “pulling fingers” across the counter with a customer. The fellow’s fingers “pulled” and Otto slipped back, dislocating a knee cap and straining a tendon in the knee which will keep him at home a few days. It is said the accident will not prove serious.

Believing that snow and water getting under the plank at the Fourth Street crossing of the North Western are responsible for the almost constant repairs there during the winter, an asphalt filler is being put in. Howard Bratton states if it is possible to keep the snow and water from under the planks, the crossing will show much less wear and tear. The idea is to have the car wheels grind the snow or water out over the edge of the plank rather than allow it to seep beneath the crossing.

The First National Bank of Malta had a number of the new Peace dollars the first of the week, but after the first one had been given out the supply was soon exhausted. It was said that several more could have been distributed if they had been at hand.

Following the regular meeting of the Rotary Club held today at noon, the board of directors held a meeting, and one matter of importance was acted upon. The action of the board was favorable for the lighting of the pond at the state teacher’s college, thus giving people plenty of amusement on the ice at night, as long as skating weather lasts.

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Twelve of Miss Bearhope’s typewriting students have completed a set of lessons in speed work for which they will be awarded a prize by a typewriter company. The Royal Company is sponsoring the contest to aid in the better development of high school typists. They offer prizes, the first is given to those making 40 words a minute without mistake and is a certificate of a proficiency. The second award given to those completing 60 words a minute is an advanced certificate of proficiency. A third prize of a gold medal is given to those doing 75 words a minute. The grand prize, a Royal typewriter, is given to those who can type 85 words a minute.

The foods, fashions, music and dancing of the vast Arab world were sampled by 450 Northern Illinois residents Saturday evening in the University Center Grand Ballroom. The occasion was the eighth annual NIU Arab Club Banquet, sponsored not only to raise funds for Arab philanthropies, but also to enhance friendship between the United States and the Arab Middle East. Guests from other cultural heritages also were present.

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This steam power engine used for the Corn Boil at the DeKalb Elks Club, was driven in the 1956 DeKalb Centennial Parade.

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An auto owned by Leonard Anderson of DeKalb was completely destroyed by a fire yesterday it was reported to the sheriff’s office. Mr. Anderson was traveling north on Route 23, about two miles south of Genoa, when the blaze started.

While driving, the wiring shorted and Anderson stopped the auto and attempted to pull the wire off, to no avail. Before anything further could be done, the vehicle was a complete blaze.

The auto was a total loss and Anderson received slight burns on the hands.

On Monday, Fire Chief Stanley Tastad and Police Officer Harold Rowe will demonstrate the inhalator and portable iron lung to each health and physical education class at the DeKalb Township High School. The demonstration will start at 8 o’clock in the morning and will continue throughout the day, with a number of smaller groups also to witness the demonstrations.

Hollywood – Bouncing Betty Hutton, who entertained over 2,000,000 servicemen during the war, today was cited for an American Legion Medal of Honor.

The Legion’s Beverly Hills post said it would award the medal at its meeting January 15.

All members and prospective members of the Afton Boys Four-H Club are asked to attend a meeting to be held on Wednesday. The session is being held at the home of Warren Holdridge, and this

will be a reorganization meeting with the election of officers being planned. Potential members as well as all old timers are urged to attend.

While drawing up New Year’s Resolutions, everyone should resolve to read some of the books he has always wanted to read. Whether they are best sellers, spine-chilling mysteries or ageold classics, travel or biography, they can be found at the public library. A library card is “open sesame” to hours of entertainment. Those who don’t own a card are urged to go to the library and get one. All red tape has been cut.

National Bank and Trust Company of Sycamore has purchased the Pierce Building on January 2 according to the real estate transfer recorded in the circuit clerk’s office in the DeKalb County Court House. The bank now occupies the ground floor of the building which is a structure 80 by 80 feet. It is located on the southwest corner of State and Maple Streets. The building was purchased from Emily C. Halsted, trustee for Mrs. Elinor Gates.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

The DeKalb County Board of Supervisors today approved the rezoning of a tract of land proposed as an auto dealer center. The land, owned by G. Covell Terwilliger, is bounded by the East-West Tollway extension, the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and Rt. 23. Terwilliger had originally requested that the 27-acre

Simmon and Boettcher, architects, were present at last night’s Genoa-Kingston Board of Education meeting to present the final drawings for the proposed addition to the Genoa Grade School.

DeKalb will be the first city in the nation to hire a foreign student in a city management trainee position. Gavin O’Conner of Calac, Victoria, will begin working with the city under the Association of International exchange of Students in Economics and Commerce.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

The city of Sycamore’s hope of redeveloping the Harvester Square industrial complex continues to stall, now that the former owner has been charged with dumping lead-contaminated industrial sand at the site.

The Sycamore High School Marching, Concert and Jazz bands took home top honors against other bands from across the country at the National Events International Band Competition two weeks ago in Tampa, Fla. With the owners apparently at a crossroads in deciding whether to pursue development, the DeKalb Park District is moving forward with plans to purchase open-space property on the west side of town. At last night’s park board meeting, Park District Director Dave Emanuelson gave members an update on the University Village Phase IV property. The 10-acre area, located on the corner of Russell Road and Crane Drive, is now used by residents for recreation, but the owners, partners in Listy Land Accounting Department, have expressed a desire to expand their complex on the property.

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kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – For the fifth time in his law career, Joseph Pedersen of Malta swore to serve the U.S. Constitution and as part of the Illinois justice system – this time, as a circuit court judge.

Pedersen said on Jan. 3 he will continue to strive to show dignity and respect in court decisions going forward. He said he was honored to be nominated and eventually selected as the newest 23rd Judicial Circuit judge by the Illinois Supreme Court.

“I’m going to work as hard as I can to show their choice was the right choice,” Pedersen said.

Pedersen was joined by his wife Elizabeth, and his son Christopher, 24, during the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 3 at the DeKalb County Courthouse. His son Cameron, 22, attended the ceremony remotely. Other members of the Pedersen family were also there in support, including his father Ralph, brother Chip and sister Tricia Epperhart.

Pedersen said in his remarks following the ceremony that he wanted to acknowledge his family for their role in getting him to this point in his career.

of the University of Iowa Law School and Northern Illinois University.

The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Pedersen upon the recommendation of Justice Michael Burke, who serves the state supreme court’s second district.

Pedersen’s appointment came weeks after Circuit Judge Ronald Matekaitis retired from the bench.

Matekaitis said that he had predicted less than two and a half years ago, in a packed courtroom pre-COVID-19 pandemic, that Pedersen “had the intelligence, work ethic and diligence to be a good associate judge.”

“Judge Peterson has proven that prediction correct by the manner which he has handled a variety of calls in a timely and diligent manner, including some very challenging cases,” Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com Matekaitis said.

Judge Joseph Pedersen is sworn in as a judge in the 23rd Judicial Circuit in DeKalb County on Circuit judges are elected to a sixJan. 3 by Chief Judge Bradley Waller as his wife Elizabeth holds the Bible in Courtroom 300 at year term. Pedersen will run for a full term on the bench in 2022. the DeKalb County Courthouse.

“Now, more importantly, the voters “I wouldn’t be here without your U.S. attorney in the Rockford office of of DeKalb County will make their prelove, support and encouragement,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the diction as to who will make a great cirPedersen said. “Thank you so much.”

Northern District of Illinois, and was cuit judge and casting their ballots in Pedersen previously served as an an assistant state’s attorney in DeKalb the 2022 election,“ Matekaitis said. “I associate judge within DeKalb County County. will be joining them in predicting by Pedersen was admitted to practice our votes that Judge Pedersen would since 2019. Before being appointed to the bench, he served as an assistant law in November 1995 and is a graduate be a great circuit judge.”

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In addition to the sweat equity homeowners put into their homes, all the memories they’ve made within their walls can make it harder to put a home on the market.

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Perhaps no variable affects senior homeowners’ decisions to downsize their homes as much as cost. No one wants to outlive their money, and downsizing to a smaller home can help seniors reduce their monthly expenses by a significant margin. Even homeowners who have long since paid off their mortgages can save substantial amounts of money by downsizing to a smaller home or even an apartment or condominium. Lower property taxes, reduced insurance premiums and the

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The real estate market is another factor to consider when deciding if the time is right to downsize. A seller’s market can help seniors get the biggest return on their real estate investment, potentially helping them make up for meager retirement savings. For example, home prices skyrocketed across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, making that a great time for sellers to put their homes on the market. Seniors selling to downsize may capitalize on such spikes since they won’t be looking to turn around and buy larger, equally expensive homes once they sell their current place. If the market is down and seniors can withstand the work and cost a little longer, it may be best to wait until things bounce back in sellers’ favor.

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The free event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road in Sycamore. Lunch will be provided. Masks are required and all COVID guidelines will be followed.

This educational series is held on the third Wednesday of each month, with a range of topics to educate, promote and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle presented by a physical therapist at Northern Rehab.

January’s Lunch & Learn topic is “Pain Management For Active Older Adults,” presented by Melissa Payne Wagner. Attendees learn various

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To request a well-being check for someone who may be suffering because of the extreme weather, call the DeKalb Police Department any time at 815-7488400.

Landlords must provide heat to residential buildings to maintain a room temperature of at least 68 degrees between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. and at least 62 degrees at other times, per city of DeKalb Municipal Code, Chapter 24 Building Code, Section 602. To report inadequate heat in a residential building, call 815-7482070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call 815-739-0745 after hours.

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Learn more or apply online at dekalbccf.org/ grantprograms.

Community Needs Grants support the charitable needs and efforts of local nonprofit and public sector organizations, according to the release. Funding for this grant program is made possible through ongoing donor generosity to Community Impact Funds at the foundation.

In 2021, the grant program provided more than $240,000 to address needs and fund projects in DeKalb County. The application deadline for the community needs grant is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Contact grants staff with questions or for assistance at grants@dekalbccf.org or 815-748-5383.

Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants support music education for nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout DeKalb County and the greater Chicagoland area.

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A 2020 Community Needs Grant provided partial support ($12,000) to the Kirkland Historical Society for the purchase of a permanent home for their displays, artifacts and photographs.

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Funeral home holds Luminaria Walk

Glad Tidings to host hymn sing Glad Tidings Church, 2325 N. First St. in DeKalb, will host a Hymn Sing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. The public is invited.

Call the church office at 815-758-4919 for more information.

THE MIDWEEK Candle-lighting ceremonies to remember loved ones who have died have been a longtime holiday tradition for Olson Funeral & Cremation Services’ Quiram Sycamore Chapel.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, the funeral home changed its traditional indoor ceremony to an outdoor Luminaria Walk. The positive feedback from this change led to the chapel hosting its second annual Luminaria Walk on Nov. 28, according to a news release.

The names and pictures of all the people cared for by Olson since the last Luminaria Walk were printed on paper bags with candles inside, which were placed along the sidewalk in front of the chapel. Two lines of paper lanterns stretched the entire length of the funeral home. Families were offered hot chocolate and an ornament of remembrance. They had the chance to share the evening around a warming fire with a community of families who have suffered the same loss this past year.

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“Our staff is honored to host this event for the families we’ve served over the past year. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to come together and share holiday memories of their loved ones,” Scott Olson,

president and the fifth generation of the Olson family to head the company, said in the release.

More pictures from both events can be seen on the Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ OlsonFH/.

The Friends of Barb City Manor are sponsoring a trip to Washington DC. The group will travel March 10-16 on a deluxe motorcoach to the nation’s capitol for two full-day guided tours of Washington DC, plus an evening guided memorial and monuments tour. They will visit Arlington National Cemetery, including the Tomb of the Unknowns, Kennedy graves, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Smithsonian Institution. A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is also planned.

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AUCTIONEERS: Chris Wegener, Sandwich IL, 815-451-2820 & Joel Prestegaard, 815-761-7426, Lee IL. See photos & information @ go2wegenerauction.com

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PUBLIC AUCTION OF FARM LAND LaSalle County: Unimproved Productive Farm Land

Friday, January 21, 2022

Starting @ 10:00 am

Auction Held @ 130 Sylvan Ave, Grand Ridge, IL 61325, Farm Ridge Township Hall

113 Acres M.O.L. Acres LaSalle County

productive tillable acres with no betterments or improvements. Farm is ready for immediate possession.

Farm Located approximately 1.5 miles east of IL Rt 23 on N2525 road 3 miles south of Ottawa IL and roughly 5 miles north of Grand Ridge IL. (Watch for signs) For Inspection of the property please contact the Auctioneers here in Listed The property will be sold by the bid price multiplied by the number of gross surveyed acres of each tract.

Must be in attendance to bid on these tracts.

Tract 1: consist of 78 ac. M.O.L located in Section 31 NW 1/4, Fall River Township T. 33 N. R 4 E. mixed soil types with Blacktop Road frontage along N 2525 & road frontage along E1859th Road & E19th Road. Roughly 66 M.O.L. productive acres.

Tract 2: consist of 35 ac. M.O.L productive acres located in Section 30 SW 1/4, T. 33 N. R 4 E. Fall River Township mixed soil types with Blacktop Road frontage along N 2525 Road.

Terms: 10% of the successful bid price down day of sale with the balance at closing which shall be on or before March 2nd 2022. Farm ready for immediate Possession. Closing shall be in the usual manner with Real Estate Tax prorated at closing. Title will be evidenced by a commitment for title Insurance, subject to usual conditions and exceptions which will be furnished by sellers in the amount of the selling price. Successful buyer will be required to execute a contract for Real Estate Purchase and submit the required down payment upon sellers' acceptance of the finial bid on the day of sale. A current survey will be furnished by seller prior to closing. For matters related to Title, Contract Agreement or other legal matters contact the attorney here in listed. The property is being sold in “as is” condition and with NO CONTINGENCY. Potential Buyers will need to have financial arrangements made prior to the sale day.

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