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WEEK IN REVIEW The Forge of Sycamore to close its doors

By KELSEY RETTKE

krettke@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A downtown Sycamore spot offering freshly brewed beer and pizza announced it will close its doors after three and a half years in business.

According to a social media post published Jan. 16, The Forge of Sycamore,

which opened May 1, 2018, will close its doors Jan. 30.

Staff wrote the experience has been a blast, and said the decision is a bittersweet one.

“It’s been fun! We have enjoyed getting to know each of you. Thank you for your support and loyalty!” the post reads. “So, it is with mixed emotions that we

announce the last day of business at The Forge of Sycamore will be Jan. 30.”

The post doesn’t specify whether the close will also impact its DeKalb location, Forge Brewhouse, 216 N. Sixth St. The owners were not available for comment. When reached, a staff person at the Sycamore business confirmed the news.

Survey: Schools face worsening educator shortage

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois

School officials across Illinois say a shortage of teachers and substitutes is forcing them to cancel course offerings, move them online or fill open positions with people who are not fully qualified.

Those are the findings of the latest survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, the fifth such survey the organization has conducted in as many years.

“Our schools need help, now more than ever,” said Mark Klaisner, IARSS president. “For five years of our study, we have shown how schools are struggling to find qualified teachers and are under tremendous stress to provide the best education possible while understaffed and overwhelmed. COVID-19 has only made those challenges worse.”

The survey included responses from 663 of the state’s 852 school districts, representing 78% of public schools in Illinois.

It was conducted in fall 2021 by Goshen Education Consulting in Edwardsville.

Overall, 88% of the districts responding said they had a shortage of full-time teachers, while 96% said they had a shortage of

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substitute teachers. Districts responding reported a total of 412 classes were canceled and 385 were converted to online instruction because of teacher shortage issues.

More than 2,000 positions are not filled or filled by someone not qualified to teach there, more than double the number reported from last year. That includes the increased use of paraprofessionals – people who are not fully licensed as teachers but who have the credentials to work under the direction of a licensed teacher.

The shortage is most acute in the east-central and west-central regions where more than 90% of the districts responding said they had a teacher shortage problem. But even in the northeast region where the shortage appeared to be least significant, 79% of districts reported a teacher shortage, while overall 77% of districts said the shortage is getting worse.

In an interview, Klaisner said the biggest shortage areas were among special education and English as a second language teachers, while science and math teachers also were in short supply.

He also said regions that largely depend on career technical education have had a difficult time with staffing. He also found “interesting” challenges in hiring physi-

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cal education instructors.

Districts also reported having a harder time hiring administrators. Although the problem was less severe, 35% of the districts responding said they had a minor to serious problem hiring administrators, while 95% said they are receiving fewer applications for open administrator positions.

The survey results paint a different picture than the most recent state report card from the Illinois State Board of Education, which indicated the teacher workforce has been growing, in large part because of the additional funding districts have received from both state and federal sources.

“We are encouraged by a lot of what we can see at the state level in terms of growth overall in the number of full-time teachers,” Jen Kirmes, ISBE’s executive director of teaching and learning, said in an interview. “We’re also encouraged by what we see in terms of educator preparation, programs, enrollment and completion. And so there certainly are reasons to be optimistic.”

Klaisner said IARSS does not dispute the data from ISBE, but he said 2020-21 findings were skewed by the pandemic and the fact that most districts were operating entirely remotely.

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ON THE COVER Makie Maratos, co-owner of The Village restaurant, serves a bowl of avgolemono, a Greek chicken and rice soup, Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the eatery at 418 W. State St. in Sycamore. The Village is one of the restaurants participating in Sycamore’s Eat Week. See story, page 6.

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THE MIDWEEK Everybody has a secret, and members of the Kishwaukee Valley Art League are no different.

At the next KVAL monthly meeting, members will unveil their artwork based on a secret subject drawn earlier. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore.

Since November, KVAL members could chose a random envelope that contained a note card with a secret subject written on it. This year, the secret subject cards were all related to nature. Each participating artist then was challenged to create a piece of art in his or her media that expresses their secret subject.

This project is meant to stretch the imagination of the artists and it is always fun to see the creations that result from those secret subject suggestions. The public is invited to attend the meeting to see how art league members interpret their secret subject and transfer their ideas onto canvas, wood, fabric, photograph, glass or other medium.

In other league news, a new art exhibit was recently hung at Gallery On State. This exhibition will run for six to eight weeks, and the public is invited to stop by to view and purchase artwork by some of the 135 members of the league.

KVAL will host the Sycamore schools’ 4” x 5” Art Show at the Gallery on State from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 22.

Families of K-5 participants are encouraged to attend between 5 and 6 p.m. and families of grades 6-12 participants are encouraged to attend between 6 and 7 p.m.

Applications are being accepted for the 51st annual Northern Illinois Art Show to be held June

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This watercolor painting by Tamara Shriver was created in response to her secret subject card with the word “trees.”

4-5 on the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn. Applications are available at Gallery On State and on the KVAL website.

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In mid-February, Brad and Brandon Cesaroni plan to open the second location of Cesaroni’s Cafe & Deli at 219 W. State St. in Sycamore. The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Cesaroni’s Cafe & Deli coming to Sycamore

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

SYCAMORE – Sycamore’s newest spot for lunch is planning a mid-February opening.

Cesaroni’s Cafe & Deli, 219 W. State St. in Sycamore, will offer breakfast and lunch options from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. seven days a week.

Breakfast options include breakfast sandwiches, coffee and espresso.

Lunch items include deli sandwiches and paninis, soups and salads.

“Lunch is what we’re known for,” said Brad Cesaroni, who owns the restaurant with his brother Brandon.

They also have a cafe in Woodstock.

“You can stop by for a coffee in the morning or lunch break with friends in the afternoon.”

In summer 2020, the brothers purchased the building, which was previously Ristorante di Acquaviva. Since

then, they have been renovating the interior of the restaurant.

“We have completely gutted the entire thing because it really needed an update,” Brad Cesaroni said. “We did all of the demo work ourselves with our families.”

Cesaroni said the interior matches the Woodstock location.

“It will be modern yet slightly country or rustic,” he said. “Both restaurants have the same tile mosaic floor.”

He said the goal is for the restaurant to be open by mid-February and at the latest in two months.

“We are super excited to open the doors in Sycamore,” he said. “We love the history of our building and of Sycamore. We take pride in our updates to the location and can’t wait to serve Sycamore.”

For information about Cesaroni’s Cafe & Deli, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Learn about the past, present and future of the Chicago candy industry and the art and science of candy making during a lively panel discussion at the next Northern Illinois University STEM Café.

The event will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. It’s free and open to the public with food and drink available for purchase. Registration and details at go. niu.edu/stemcafes.

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Lahey will show clips and discuss the making of his documentary “Shelf Life: The Story of Lanzi Candy,” which recently aired on WTTW, Channel 11. The film explores his Italian immigrant grandfather Elmo Lanzi’s 60 years of candy making, how Chicago became the “Candy Capital of the World” and the quest of a local entrepreneur to bring back Lanzi Candy.

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Co., will draw on her B.S. degree in agricultural and biological engineering and more than 15 years of experience in food processing to TaAqua Campbell discuss the 100plus year history of Ferrara, as well as the company’s newest innovations, including gummy clusters, 3D printing, robotics and sustainMichael Lahey able packaging.

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LOCAL FLAVOR Sycamore’s Eat Week serves up specials through Jan. 31

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

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YCAMORE – Makie Maratos is looking forward sharing his family’s traditional Greek recipes with the community during this year’s Sycamore’s Eat Week.

Maratos, who owns The Village, 418 W. State St. in Sycamore, with his wife Kari and mother Jeanette, opened the restaurant Nov. 26. He said that opening a Greek restaurant has always been one of his dreams.

“I’ve always wanted to share my family’s traditional Greek recipes with the community,” he said. “Sycamore’s Eat Week is a great opportunity to offer a little taste of Greece.”

Sycamore’s Eat Week, organized by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, runs Jan. 24 through Jan. 31. There are about 12 restaurants participating in the promotion, each offering specials, discounts and meal deals with no coupons or tickets required. The event is sponsored by DeKalb Sycamore Chevrolet Buick GMC. Specials offered during the week include 10% off a guest’s entire order at Giordano’s of Sycamore, $1 off drinks at Kate’s Place and $1 cake pops at Polka Dot Bakery. Meal specials include a barbecue rib dinner at Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s, a prime rib burger at The Dirty Bird Chicken Joint and a Cubano sandwich at Slow Smoke BBQ. For a list of participating restaurants and their specials, visit www. discoversycamore.com.

The Village’s special is Taste the Village: one pork or chicken souvlaki, half a serving of moussaka or pastitsio and a side Greek salad or avgolemono soup for $9.99.

Makie Maratos said that sharing some of the restaurant’s best dishes as a special is also a tribute to his father, Pete, who passed away a few weeks ago.

“My father lived in Greece until he was about 13, and all of our recipes are ones passed down through the years in my family,” he said.

“At least 90% of everything on the menu is made from scratch, including our gyro,” Kari Maratos said.

Shelby Crackel, events and marketing assistant with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, described

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Kate Huftalin, owner of Kate’s Place, serves up a boosted tea Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the nutrition and wellness beverage shop located at 114 S. California St. in Sycamore. Kate’s Place, along with other restaurants in town, will participate in Sycamore’s Eat Week Jan. 24 through Jan. 31.

Sycamore’s Eat Week as “an opportunity to support local.”

“January is often a slow month for business, and the week is really just about promoting Sycamore’s restaurants, bars and eateries,” she said.

“It’s easy to participate: dine in, carry-out, drive-thru or delivery, there are a lot of options. You can stop at one restaurant for breakfast, another for lunch and another for dinner. You can try new places you’ve never been to before and have your whole day – or your whole week – of meals covered.”

Meals can even be replaced with drinks at Kate’s Place, 114 S. California St. in Sycamore. The shop offers teas, coffees and protein shakes.

“Eat Week is a great chamber event because it helps bring new cus-

tomers in,” said owner Katie Huftalin.

“You can have a drink as a meal replacement or as a snack. Our boosted teas are like energy drinks without the crash, and our shakes are really popular.”

Huftalin recommends her Twix shake or firecracker boosted tea.

During Sycamore’s Eat Week, all 16-, 24- and 32-ounce drinks are $1 off at Kate’s Place.

Jaimie Feathers, manager of MVP Sports Bar, 124 S. California St. in Sycamore, said that a limited menu will be available for Sycamore’s Eat Week with 10 to 15 new items for customers to try. There will be suggestions for beer and drink pairings with all items.

“We’re testing out new items and

would love feedback,” Feathers said.

“One of my favorite items on the menu is a cilantro burger with an egg on top. Eat Week is the perfect time to tweak our menu, try new things and let the chefs try out new recipes and menu options. It also brings in lots of new people, people from Sycamore and from out of town.”

Crackel said that Sycamore residents, community members and visitors can all easily participate in Sycamore’s Eat Week.

“All you have to do is go to the restaurant and say you’re there for the Eat Week special,” Crackel said.

“It’s a great way to support local restaurants and businesses, and it keeps Sycamore a unique place to live, work and dine.”

THE MIDWEEK After listening to several community conversations about racism in DeKalb County, the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum took a closer look in their collections to see if there were any stories connected to the Black and Latino experiences in DeKalb County.

Staff found unsettling information.

There were examples of restrictive housing in neighborhoods along with restrictive cemeteries, ultimately keeping races separated not only during life but also in death. Newspapers from the 1920s revealed Ku Klux Klan rallies of 15,000 people, while in the 1970s newspapers reported on migrant housing where Latino workers lived with infestations of insects and rats. There also were stories of inspirational hope and perseverance. For months the organizations struggled with how to turn the conversation into action.

A committee was formed, and discussions began. In March of 2021, as part of a Healing Illinois grant, the online exhibit “Arts in Action”was launched.

Using an artistic perspective provided an opportunity to combinethe complex local history with a medium that invited further discussion and analysis.

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”American Gothic_Breaking Ground” by Terrance Gray is featured in the “Arts in Actions” online exhibit.

Based on the positive feedback from the online exhibit, the History Center and Ellwood House Museum secured three additional grants to expand the project.

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itself, become curators of their stories, and offer an opportunity to interact with and grow the content. This grant also includes support for an in-person exhibit and programming during the spring. Additionally, four other museums in DeKalb County – Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society, Kirkland Historical Society, Hinckley Historical Society and Sandwich Historical Society – are beginning to review their collections and work with the community to expand the local history narrative to include people of color.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation awarded the History Center and Ellwood House a grant that will be used to develop curriculum and lesson plans that could be used by classroom students and stay-at-home learners to hear and understand the untold stories of Black and Latino history in our county. ”The Community Foundation believes in highlighting and elevating the importance of people’s stories related to race and racial injustice,” Teri Spartz, community engagement director, said in a news release. ”We are proud to support this innovative and collaborative approach to better understanding the significance of race relations and local history in DeKalb

County. The project brings a needed awareness to a diverse perspective on DeKalb County history.”

The Mental Health Board through Community Investment Funding also recently approved a proposal for a project manager and an app that would connect the stories of people of color to physical places in DeKalb County.

“The DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board is excited to fund the Arts in Action project,”Deanna Cada, executive director, said in the release.“ This project does important work to bring to light to the diverse stories of DeKalb County and takes strides to build a sense of belonging for all residents of our community.”

With this project, the History Center and Ellwood House are looking forward to greater collaborations, building trust from community members of all races, and an increased sense of belonging for everyone who lives in our community.

If you have stories to share or would like more information, contact Michelle Donahoe at michelle@dekalbcountyhistory.org or Brian Reis at breis@ellwoodhouse.org. To visit the current Art in Action website, go to https://dchcexhibits.org/arts-in-action/.

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The new Joiner History Room, DeKalb County archives, website will be discussed during the Feb. 3 Brown Bag/Local Lore program.

Discover features of new county archives website THE MIDWEEK One of the main goals of the Joiner History Room, home to the DeKalb County archives, is to make the wealth of materials in the collection available and accessible to as many people as possible.

While visiting an archives in person and handling the historical materials is still the way most research happens, the Joiner History Room’s new website will provide a variety of materials for those who are out of town as well as help researchers prepare for their visit to make the most of their time.

The public is invited to a sneak preview of the website during the next Brown Bag/Local Lore program at noon Thursday, Feb. 3.

During this virtual program, Rob Glover, archival and collection specialist and Joiner History Room director, will lead a discussion and walk through the website.

The new website will include the

major elements and essential components identified by the archival profession.

The talk will provide examples of nine elements outlined in best practices for archival websites. He also will discuss how people interested in researching family genealogy, property searches, and other historical study will find resources they need. For example, genealogists want to see names, places, certain document types, and details of events, while researchers are looking for significant sources like minutes, reports and correspondence.

The program is free and open to the public. To register, visit the DeKalb County History Center’s website, dekalbcountyhistory.org and scroll down to”Upcoming Events.”

The lecture series is sponsored by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture fund.

For more information, call 815-8955762 or email info@dekalbcountyhistory.org.

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young postulant nun sent to care for the seven children of a widowed naval offiThe Northern Illinois University Annui- cer. Maria reintroduces music and tants Association is planning a trip to the warmth to their home and quickly charms both the children and their Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisfather. consin, to see “The Sound of Music” on The group will depart DeKalb at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 9.

Seats are available, but are limited to for the 1:15 p.m. matinee performance.

Lunch is included. The fee is $149 for 25 because of COVID-19 protocols. The members of the NIU Annuitants Associareservation deadline is Feb. 16, or until tion. seats are sold out.

For more information, call Compass Based on a true story set in Austria in Travel at 815-756-1547.

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President Nixon, apparently concerned over the impact of continued Vietnam conflict on his trip to China and on his chances for re-election, has unveiled details of secret negotiations with the Communists to end the Indochina War.

Announcement is made today that Murphy’s store, Second and Lincoln Highway, will soon sponsor a two weeks’ sale at the store, 10 percent of the proceeds to be divided equally between DeKalb’s two hospitals. Mr. Murphy says that 5 percent of the proceeds will be given toward the maintenance of the City Hospital and the other 5 percent will be turned over for the upkeep of the new Sister’s Hospital on North Street. The feature is a new one for DeKalb and will undoubtedly result in a large sum for both city institutions.

Believing that two weeks’ time will be necessary before all the stock and fixtures are transferred from his old store in the Odd Fellows building to the new home, purchased some time ago, B. C. Knodle is dividing his time these days between the two places. Draymen are busy transferring the stock and the store people, including Mr. Knodle, are busy trying to find shelf room for the merchandise. About 29 years ago, B. C. Knodle opened his hardware store on Lincoln Highway and has kept faithfully at it since that time. He has enjoyed a successful business and when the opportunity came, he purchased the building he will soon occupy.

The Al Raymond home in Sycamore, corner of High Street and Park Avenue, was placed under quarantine the first of the week for scarlet fever. Kenneth is the sufferer.

The total known causalities of the wave of fires that has spread over DeKalb the past few days, up to date, is one dog, who was run over by the trucks on their way to a blaze in the northeast part of town. The remains were brought to the canine morgue where they will be held a few hours pending identification after which they will be buried.

From now on the moon will not be the only source of light for the use of the skaters at the Normal pond every evening. Prof. F. C. Phipps spent all morning with his physics classes on the pond stringing lights.

Regular seats in the assembly were assigned yesterday at the high school and this year a new system of seating will be used. Previously, the students have been seated alphabetically but this semester the school heads thought that

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Cabin owned by DeKalb blacksmith Phineas Vaughan when it stood at Locust and Third streets in DeKalb, 1869.

better response would be obtained on singing days if the girls were all in one group and the boys in another. The large attendance at the high school this term fills nearly all of the available seats.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

Mrs. Harrison McCray, resident of the Fargo Hotel in Sycamore, who attempted to run from the White Village Service Station on the east edge of Sycamore during a holdup at 11 o’clock last night, was shot at by the bandit. She was not hit, but this morning appeared in court and identified Raymond F. Chandler, 28, as the man who was robbing seven people and who fired at her last night.

Last evening about 11 o’clock, the DeKalb Fire department was called to 1701 East Lincoln Highway where a fire was in progress in a small cabin-like home to the rear of the Vera Plank residence. The blaze, which had a pretty good start, was quickly brought under control but not before the interior of the small structure had been scorched considerably. The fire was caused by an overheated stove.

Milburn Kensinger, S 1-c, a graduate of the DeKalb Township High School, is a crew member of the seaplane tender, Pine Island, with the Byrd expedition to Little America.

Through Darrell Caris, the Sycamore Public Library has purchased some valu-

able material for aviators and those learning to fly. This material is in the vertical file at the library and is available at all times. Besides the 40 good magazines, the Sycamore Library subscribes to, several have been received as gifts from friends. Others have given Fortune, Coronet and Holiday as they have finished with them. Ask at the desk for these.

In spite of the fact that the streets of DeKalb are like an ice skating rink, there have been fewer auto accidents the past couple of days than usual. When the cold wave dropped on this community Monday evening, following the wet snow storm, it left the streets a glary sheet of ice. Many youngsters were noted using the streets for skating rinks, but they were warned that they must take every precaution as driving of autos is most precarious at this time and youngsters skating on the streets is an added hazard.

Parking meter receipts for the period through January 19 amounted to $1,280.43. Although the meters were installed before the Christmas holidays, enforcement of the parking meter ordinance was not started until January 2.

Collections are being made on Monday of each week now. The report to date showed that $61.26 was collected prior to the time enforcement was started.

Collections on January 7 were $206.83, on January 13, $494.12, and on January 20, $518.22.

Now that semester exams are over and we can all breathe a little easier, it’s time to count the days until Easter vacation. If snow days don’t interfere, a rest of 10 days will be welcomed by staff and students at Hinckley-Big Rock. It’s hard to believe a half year has already passed us by. A new study hall location and procedure began this second semester. It has been moved from room 14 to the former typing and bookkeeping rooms 9 and 10. The study hall has been divided into two groups, each in separate rooms.

Supervised by two teachers, it is hoped that a more constructive use of time will be employed. Typing and Bookkeeping classes have been moved to room 14. (A far cry from the wanted “Student Lounge.”)

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Just days after police arrested six DeKalb residents in a sweep they believed had cut off 70 percent of the crack cocaine trade in the county, officers were on the move again this week, seeking three others for allegedly dealing the drug.

A unique weekend of music is planned at Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, with Midwest touring veterans Mr. Blotto headlining an unprecedented two consecutive nights. DeKalb favorites Flashlight will open tonight’s show. Chicago-based band Uncle Heavy, with the help of Seeing Eye Horns, will get the night started on Saturday.

The Sycamore City Council heard an estimate of what it would cost to train its medical-emergency personnel as paramedics, as it considers raising the skills of its ambulance crews to the highest level in the profession. The city council was presented with the findings of one of its committees last night, although no decision was made.

The question was referred to the Finance Committee, charged with deciding if the city can afford the increased costs.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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THE MIDWEEK The Don and Faith Cook Community Fund, recently established through the DeKalb County Community Foundation, adds resources to the foundation’s board-directed grant programs, allowing them to respond to needs and opportunities throughout DeKalb County.

“We wanted to give back to the community and help with local needs,” Don and Faith Cook said in a news release.

“Through the creation of this fund, we can do just that. The board of the Community Foundation is aware of ongoing issues and needs. We trust them to be good stewards of our contribution.”

The Don and Faith Cook have lived in the DeKalb community most of their lives. They both graduated from DeKalb High School and attended classes at Kishwaukee College and Northern Illinois University. Don extended his education while working with the General Electric Company, completing a four-year journeyman toolmaker program. He followed up with a three-year management course, which consisted of training in all phases of manufacturing. This program led to various positions, includ-

years. She developed a passion for youth and education during her 27-year career with the DeKalb School District.

But, overall, she cherished her time as a homemaker and mother to their three children.

Don and Faith are members of St. Mary’s Church, the Elks Club (P.E.R.), and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. They are avid golfers and have won many trophies over the years. Their most outstanding golf achievement was entering the Farm Bureau State Golf Tournament in 1993 and winning the state championship for couples. The Cooks also love to travel, visiting all 50 states in the U.S. and at least a dozen other countries. To top it off, they are huge sports fans and enjoy rooting on the Chicago Bears, Cubs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Donations to any fund at the Community Foundation, including the Don Photo provided and Faith Cook Community Fund, can The Don and Faith Cook Community Fund was recently established through the DeKalb be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate County Community Foundation. or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., ing tool design, production control, his 42-year G.E. career.

Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions or to process planning, shop supervisor, Faith studied floral design at Kish- start your charitable fund, contact Dan quality control, manufacturing engi- waukee College and has made many Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbneering and area manager, to complete designs for family and friends over the ccf.org.

Huber 65th Anniversary 1/20/1957 Roger and Francis Huber of Sycamore, IL will be celebrating their 65th Anniversary on 1-20-22.

Their family includes: Debra Huber of Iowa, Roger and Debbie Huber of Tennessee, Kevin and Pam Huber of Sycamore, Randy and Nancy Tipps of Sycamore and Marvin and Karen Herrmann of Shabbona. They have 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

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By KATIE FINLON kfinlon@shawmedia.com WATERMAN – The Waterman village president is being sued by his own village for nearly $28,000, about what the village paid for removal of the charred remains from his holiday train after it was destroyed by fire last year.

Waterman officials say they asked Village President Pete Robinson to remove the train debris from Waterman Lions Park after the April 2021 fire and later to reimburse the labor, and he didn’t comply. Robinson says he wasn’t given sufficient notice and didn’t do anything wrong.

Nearly a year after the fire, the lawsuit comes as a result.

Village officials allege in DeKalb County court documents that Robinson, 74 – who also is founder and owner of the Waterman & Western Railroad – breached the land lease he had with the village for his storage shed where he kept the train materials. The train was once a Christmas tradition for area residents, a local tourism draw where the Robinsons offered family-friendly holiday rides. The lawsuit claims the railroad was not in good standing with the State of Illinois as a corporation and

said he will concede if proven wrong, but won’t resolve the issue until it’s addressed by a judge. He said he’ll only resign as village president if a court of law tells him to.

“Right now, I’ve never had my day in court,” Robinson said. “This is all the village board telling me what I have to do. Well, they don’t tell the mayor what to do. The mayor tells them what to do.”

The village also claims it paid $25,800 to remove fire damaged materials from Waterman Lions Park and another $1,840 to the Waterman Fire Protection District, adding the fire was allegedly due to negligence on Robinson’s part, according to court documents.

As a result, the village is asking the owners of the railroad for $27,640, plus attorney’s fees, documents show. The village is demanding the railroad case to be heard by a 12-person jury.

The village also is requesting that Robinson vacate the village president’s office, should the court rule in favor of the village. He ran a write-in campaign Katie Finlon - kfinlon@shawmedia.com as the sole candidate for the president Waterman Village President Pete Robinson speaks during a meeting on Dec. 14. of the fewer than 2,000-resident village in April 2021 and received 23 votes, did not have adequate insurance at the he, his wife and Waterman and West- according to election data. ern Railroad – all named in the lawsuit His term is scheduled to expire in time of the fire on April 3.

Robinson said Jan. 5 he maintains – have not done anything wrong. He April 2025.

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Keicher and Syverson sponsoring ‘Valentines for Seniors’ card drive THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is partnering with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, to sponsor a “Valentines for Seniors” card drive to benefit local seniors living in residential care facilities.

The card drive will run through Feb. 10.

The cards will be delivered before Valentines Day on Feb. 14.

There is no particular format to follow for creating a Valentine. Interested residents are encouraged to be creative. Valentines can include letters, festive or decorated handwritten cards, encouraging and uplifting notes or drawings.

Cards can be mailed to or dropped off at any of the following locations: • Sycamore District Office, 158 W. State St, Suite C, Sycamore, IL 60178 • Elburn District Office, 135 S Main Street, Unit 1, Elburn, IL 60119 • Hampshire District Office, 115 W Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire, IL 60140 • Sycamore Public Library, 103 E State St., Sycamore, IL 60178 For questions or more information, call 815-748-3494 or email keicher@ilhousegop.org.

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Valentine’s Day cards collected by the office of state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, were delivered to area senior living facilities in 2021. The cards were made and donated by local school classrooms and families in Keicher’s district.

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The village was approved for a loan amount of $1,801,543.34, with principal forgiveness of $400,000, according to the release.

“The village will construct a new water treatment plant and improve the water distribution system to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations,” state officials said in the release.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which runs from July to September, the IEPA issued more than $29 million

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“Every community in Illinois should be equipped with clean drinking water, as well as functional wastewater infrastructure to protect homes and businesses from flooding,” Gov. JB Pritzker said in the release. “Thanks to the Rebuild Illinois capital plan, millions of dollars are being invested in communities across the state to make that goal a reality.”

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