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‘SPEAKING IT INTO EXISTENCE’ DeKalb principal pens motivational children’s book series ‘Dizz Wizz’ / 6

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WEEK IN REVIEW Gregory named county administrator

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A longtime familiar face in local government within DeKalb County was appointed to the county administrator role after the full-time position opened up last year with the former official’s retirement.

Sycamore City Manager Brian Gregory is set to become the next DeKalb County administrator starting March 1, according to county documents. Shortly after the vote, DeKalb County Board Chairman John Frieders officially welcomed Gregory on behalf of the board and thanked Gregory for accepting the offer for the position.

“We look forward to working with him for years to come,” Frieders said.

The DeKalb County Board voted, 23-0,

during its Jan. 20 meeting via Zoom to approve Gregory as the recommendation for the county administrator position. County Board member Steve Faivre was absent from the meeting.

The vote came after Gregory was named the recommended appointment for the job during the county’s Jan. 13 executive committee meeting.

Gregory said during the virtual meeting that he was looking forward to getting to know everyone in the county and moving forward together.

“I’m excited for this opportunity and looking forward to being on the team and contributing in a positive and meaningful way,” Gregory said.

Sycamore City Council members and city staff have not yet publicly addressed the next steps in filling the city manager position on an interim or permanent basis

before March 1 during any open meetings thus far.

Gary Hanson, who retired as the county’s administrator and currently is serving as interim administrator, retired Dec. 31 after 37 years of service with the county, which included working as the county’s finance director and later the county’s administrator, according to county documents. In November, the County Board unanimously approved keeping Hanson on board on an interim basis between his retirement date and the starting date of his successor with a pay rate of $92.20 an hour.

Hanson had said Gregory is a “very talented individual, a seasoned administrator and passionate about government.” He said the county was looking for someone with a strong financial background and someone who could continue to build relationships on behalf of the county.

DeKalb city worker files as write-in for clerk job

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A write-in candidate that is employed with the city of DeKalb has thrown her hat in the ring for the DeKalb city clerk’s office position, which will be voted on in the April 6 election.

Stephanie Turner, administrative assistant for the city’s legal department and a DeKalb resident for more than three years, said she thought her previous professional background was perfect for the position. Although the filing deadline in December came and went for her to be listed on the ballot, she decided after discussing it with a few friends that she still wanted to go for it as a write-in candidate

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in the city where she purchased her first home.

“So I take pride in that, and I figured if I can give back in any way and learn more and more and more about DeKalb, that would be great and positive,” Turner said.

“And this would help me achieve that.”

Turner said she has about 15 years of experience doing office work and taking meeting minutes and that she has gained experience in fulfilling state Freedom of Information Act requests with the city.

She said that experience includes more than 14 years working in the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s office within the traffic and criminal division as a deputy clerk, assistant supervisor and supervisor. She said that part of her responsibilities as

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supervisor included creating meeting agendas and taking minutes for up to four meetings a month.

Should she be elected, Turner said taking on the extra work that the part-time city clerk position would entail won’t be an issue for her.

“I have always been busy, busy, busy at work and I like keeping myself busy,” Turner said.

Turner’s comments come after Sasha Cohen of DeKalb filed her candidacy for the office in December and current DeKalb City Clerk Lynn Fazekas confirmed she did not file this time around. However, Fazekas said she wasn’t ruling out the possibility of filing as a write-in candidate under certain circumstances.

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ON THE COVER Rheon Gibson, principal of Littlejohn Elementary School in DeKalb, is the author of the children’s book series “Dizz Wizz.”

See story, page 6.

Photo by Katrina J.E. Milton kmilton@shawmedia.com

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ON THE RECORD ... with Denise O’Donnell Adams

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DeKALB – Denise O’Donnell Adams started writing a book about 15 years ago, but she was having trouble with the fairytale version of her life.

After moving back to DeKalb, she started writing again, this time “with honesty, courage and recovery.”

In December, O’Donnell Adams, who grew up in DeKalb and is a 1976 graduate of DeKalb High School, published her first book, “I’ll Raise You Ten.” Her story takes place at her childhood home on Sixth Street in DeKalb and the apartment above the tavern her parents, Richard and Connie O’Donnell, owned.

O’Donnell Adams describes her book as “a coming-of-age survival memoir of young Denise and her nine siblings in the midst of chaos and neglect in northern Illinois during the 1950s and beyond … a story of survival, hope, determination and love.”

A book launch and signing party will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4, at Carter’s Cottage, 255 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The event will include champagne, free bookmarks and a Q&A with O’Donnell Adams.

Books will be available for purchase at the event, or attendees can bring their own copies for signature.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon as a paperback or as a Kindle e-book. More than 500 copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into German. In the past month on Amazon, the book has been in the top 15 in three categories of bestsellers and No. 1 in survival biographies for new releases.

O’Donnell Adams is writing a novella sequel to the book, “Know When to Run.” She also is writing another book, “Til Diamonds Do We Part,” a mystery novel set in the 2000s in Texas, partially based on a true story.

O’Donnell Adams spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about “I’ll Raise You Ten.”

Milton: How would you describe what your book is about?

O’Donnell Adams: It’s a love story, a

tragic story of early deaths, a story of a friend and co-worker’s murder, and of course, a story of neglect, with the underlying atrocities that result from the trickle-down effect of substance abuse, intertwined with mental, physical and sexual abuse in the 1950s and 1960s in America, delivered in the open by some and delivered by many

in children of all ages at a moment’s notice to save them from the immediate harm of abuse. I was a headliner in a large production, the “Red Glove Review” musical in Tulsa, that raised funds yearly for children suffering from cerebral palsy. I’ve been a paid caregiver, as well as a family full-time caregiver for many. I’m an empath by nature with a strong focus on honesty, with a realist mindset. … I am also a crafter, furniture designer and refurbisher, and I make jewelry with my sister. I’m always doing some kind of craft.

Milton: Who are some of your favorite authors and inspirations?

O’Donnell Adams: I love the clas-

sics: du Maurier, Wilde, Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, as well as all the great mystery writers, with a bit of Grisham to cap things off. Reading has always been a passion for me. I lived at our wonderful public library as a child, never dreaming that I would one day be able to check out my own novel from my hometown institution. …

Reading was my escape from reality as a child. Writing has released me, taught me to embrace the truth, remember the past hurts and to forgive.

My prayer is to help other do the same. Pretending only prolongs the suffering of the past into the present.

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Denise O’Donnell Adams recently published her first book, “I’ll Raise You Ten.” in private. … It’s a story of hope and survival in the face of fear, hurt and ridicule from the ones that loved us, the ones that were here to protect. It’s my truthful early years as a youth in my large Irish Catholic family of 12, sprinkled in with some fun, a bit of humor and the determination to understand and eventually the ability to cross over to the other side – the side of peace, love and understanding for myself and my abusers.

Milton: When did you decide to write a book?

O’Donnell Adams: About 15 years

ago, my sisters and I were talking about our parents. There were 10 siblings in total, eight girls and two boys. While chatting, they all agreed that I should write a book about what happened. I started writing but stopped because I had trouble from keeping it a fairytale version. Then, I

moved to Illinois and COVID hit. I got my old iPad out and said, “I’m going to finish this book, and I’m going to tell it right.”

Milton: Tell me more about yourself.

O’Donnell Adams: I left DeKalb and

headed to New Mexico. My first job was at the public library. My aunt and my cousin were both head librarians at the time in the public school system. After meeting my husband and starting our family, I attended college in Oklahoma. My first priority was my honor to be a homemaker for our children and my husband. We moved a lot to the many oil-producing states.

Milton: How have you helped others through the years?

O’Donnell Adams: I was always an

advocate for abused children. [My husband and I] participated in a program called Rainbow Homes, where we took

Milton: What is your goal for publishing the book?

O’Donnell Adams: My hope for my

book is to help heal the others that share the thread of abuse with me.

My prayer is they release the tears, the fears, the hurt, the pretending and follow their path to their authentic self that has been hiding in the secrets of the dark. My mantra in life is “Where there is fear, there is no creativity.”

Milton: Do you have advice for others who have lived through abuse?

O’Donnell Adams: Don’t be a pre-

tender. It will destroy your life. The longer you pretend, the longer it takes you to crawl out of the madness and pain. I lived through it, and I want to help and protect others. I want them to know that there are programs, people and professionals out there that can help guide us survivors into recovery. … Don’t let your fear stop you. Your journey may bring light and love to others. It may be immediately, or after you are gone. Regardless of when, you must begin.

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Dance company to debut ‘Nutcracker Movie’ SHAW MEDIA Pirouetting in light of the pandemic, the Beth Fowler Dance Co. of Genoa and St. Charles has converted its 27th annual production of the “Nutcracker” into “The Nutcracker Movie,” which has screenings at DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre now through Jan. 30.

For the full-length film, they added dialogue, green screen and other special effects, an extended storyline and exciting filming locations, artistic director Beth Fowler said in a news release. The movie locations include the Ellwood House in DeKalb as the setting of young Clara’s home to which families travel for the annual Christmas Eve party by horse and carriage, provided by Royal Carriage of Genoa.

There will be 151 performers in two casts that include dancers from the Beth Fowler School of Dance for children ages 3 and older and the Beth Fowler Dance Co. for eighth grade students through adults. The company dancers will perform in both casts, with the Genoa school of dance in one cast and the St. Charles school in the other.

“I hired a movie producer to light the fires in our dancers again after a

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The Rat King (left) attacks in a scene from “The Nutcracker Movie,” newly completed by the Beth Fowler Dance Co. of Genoa and St. Charles for screenings at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb. tough year, and [now] they hit the big screen,” Fowler said.

Working with film producer Dan Kapper and his team, the troupe filmed the entire traditional “Nutcracker” over the course of a week

at the Egyptian Theatre, breaking up the performance into manageable sizes to ensure they remained within public health guidelines and kept all involved in the production safe, according to the release.

Before this unusual season, the ballet had been performed live in DeKalb for nearly 30 years and at St. Charles North High School for almost 10.

Jacob Bliujus, 17, of Sycamore is the film’s Nutcracker Prince.

He said the filming process was both challenging and educational for the dancers, helping everyone learn a new way of performing on stage – from dialogue and multiple takes to lighting and camera angles.

“But the best part, for me, was being able to perform again,” Bliujus said. “Our film is a lot of fun and will definitely keep people entertained.”

The movie was set to be shown Thursday through Saturday in the theater at 135 N. Second St. in downtown DeKalb. The Genoa cast can be seen at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. The St. Charles cast screenings will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 to 30 and 2 p.m. Jan. 30.

The dance company noted that the screenings will mark the first event hosted by the Egyptian Theatre since the theater was extensively remodeled and updated.

To buy tickets, visit the theater website at EgyptianTheatre.org. For information about Beth Fowler School of Dance, visit www.BethFowlerSchoolOfDance.com.

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SYCAMORE – Sycamore’s fourth annual Eat Week will run through Jan. 30.

The event is presented by Discover Sycamore. This year, there are more than 25 restaurants, eateries, pubs, bakeries and businesses participating, each offering an Eat Week special.

Shelby Huffman, events and marketing assistant with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, said Eat Week “comes at a perfect time, right as Tier 1 mitigations allow limited indoor dining again.”

“Our restaurants and businesses are what keeps Sycamore unique and what makes Sycamore special,” she said. “Now’s the perfect time to get out and try something you’ve never experienced before. You can have coffee, baked goods, protein shakes, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Every participating restaurant has a special during the week, with no coupons necessary.”

In addition to dining inside restaurants, most also offer carryout and curbside pickup service, and some have drive-thrus.

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BRIEFS P.E.O. member receives educational loan P.E.O. Chapter DX of DeKalb announced that Riley Bauling of DeKalb is a recipient of the Educational Loan Fund.

Bauling received her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and is pursuing her master’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois in Urbana. She will then be able to sit for the CPA exam.

Bauling is a member of Chapter DX, but anyone applying for the loan does not need to be member of P.E.O. The ELF was established in 1907 and makes loans available to qualified women who desire higher education and are

in need of financial assistance. This is not a scholarship fund.

Applicants must be recommended by a local P.E.O. Sisterhood. The maximum dollar amounts are $12,000 for undergrads, $15,000 for master’s programs and $20,000 for doctorate studies. Each request is based on the program of study and availability of funds. It cannot be used for personal debt reduction. The candidate must maintain the scholastic GPA required for graduation by her school.

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DeKalb principal pens motivational children’s book series ‘Dizz Wizz’

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

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eKALB – A motivational discussion Rheon Gibson had with his son after a T-ball game led to the creation of a children’s book series.

“My son enrolled in a baseball program and had a horrible first game,” Gibson said. “On the car ride home, he told me he wanted to quit. I told him the importance of not giving up. I told him not to quit when things get hard in life, because that’s when we have to try harder.”

Gibson’s message of perseverance inspired him to write his first book, “Dizz Wizz: Speaking It Into Existence.” The book was published last July, and its sequel, “Dizz Wizz: Hungry Charlie,” was published in December. The series will have a total of eight books. The third book, “Dizz Wizz: Officer Tennessee,” will be published in May. The books can be purchased online through Amazon, Walmart and Barnes and Noble.

Gibson is the principal of Littlejohn Elementary School in DeKalb and has a background in social-emotional learning. He has earned multiple degrees from Northern Illinois University, including a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology, a master’s degree in school counseling and a master’s degree in educational leadership.

The “Dizz Wizz” book series is based on real-life situations Gibson has had with his 8-year-old son Trey, nicknamed Dizz Wizz. The books’ characters Dizz Wizz and Papa Wizz are fictionalized versions of Gibson and his son.

The books’ “About the Author” section mentions that Gibson created the series as “a means to positively influence African American students by seeing themselves reflected in literature.” The series is described as focusing “on important life lessons a young boy learns as his father guides him into maturity.”

“The series’ slogan is ‘Where we motivate, educate and elevate others to reach their maximum potential,’ ” Gibson said. “The books are all about motivating students to not just be smart academically, but also be well-rounded individuals. It teaches them it’s important to set goals, believe in yourself and to self-reflect to meet those goals. I want kids to know that you can achieve anything if you believe.”

The first book’s message is about positivity and the idea of “speaking it into existence.”

In the book, Papa Dizz tells Dizz Wizz, “What we think becomes what we believe, and what we believe inspires what we achieve. So if you think today will be better than yesterday, then you can make it better than yesterday, but first you must believe it is possible.”

The second book’s theme is food insecurity and helping others. Gibson is on the board of directors of Barb Food Mart, the school-based food pantry that serves families in the DeKalb School District.

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Rheon Gibson, principal of Littlejohn Elementary School in DeKalb, is the author of the children’s book series “Dizz Wizz.”

The third book’s theme will be about breaking down misconceptions.

Billy Hueramo of DeKalb reads the first “Dizz Wizz” book to his children, 9-year-old Briseyda and 4-year-old Giovanni, before bedtime at least once a week. Briseyda attends Littlejohn Elementary, where Gibson is principal.

“I think the series is great for the kids to learn moral lessons from,” Hueramo said. “We’re all really proud of Mr. Gibson. It means a lot for the kids to see their principal, who is also a person of color, become a successful author. He is a fantastic role model.”

Sonia Salazar of DeKalb loves the “Dizz Wizz” book series because “it has so many good values and is so vibrant, with the colors and pictures.”

Salazar’s children attend Founders Elementary, where Gibson was the assistant principal last year.

She bought the series’ first book for her son.

“Most of the books at our house are for my daughters and feature Disney princesses,” Salazar said. “I love that this book is about a little boy and his dad. We didn’t have many books with minority characters, and the book series is something my son could see himself in and share with his dad.”

Salazar likes that the series takes place in a real-

life school setting.

“The books take place in an everyday, real-life family setting and deal with the same real-life situations my children go through,” she said. “I also love the message, that even though things get hard, you don’t give up, you keep trying. Kids that are struggling can see how Dizz Wizz handled the situation with his dad’s help.”

Although the “Dizz Wizz” series is tailored to children, Salazar said she’d recommend them to anyone, of any age.

“They have a positive message for everyone, whether you’re a kid, an adult or a senior citizen,” she said. “The books have really strong core values and a great message of positivity.”

Gibson said he has been shocked at the overwhelmingly positive reaction from readers of all ages and from around the world.

“The book sold out in France and Japan, and I was getting tweets from London,” he said. “One parent messaged me about how [the first book’s] messages of ‘speaking it into existence’ and ‘today will be better than yesterday’ have helped her child through e-learning. I’m just glad people are embracing the books, learning important life lessons and becoming motivated positively.”

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

On Christmas Day, 11-year-old Kaylyn Wackerlin of Waterman helped spread Christmas cheer to people in need by delivering 15 ornaments she painted to recipients of Voluntary Action Center’s Meals on Wheels program.

Wackerlin, owner of Art at Heart, makes acrylic pour artwork, including Christmas ornaments, paintings and coasters.

Wackerlin first learned about acrylic pours from her grandmother when she was 8 years old. Last year, she started applying the technique to Christmas ornaments, which she sold at vendor events.

“This year, due to the pandemic, I couldn’t sell the ornaments in person,” she said.

An anonymous sponsor bought 15 of Wackerlin’s ornaments to donate to seniors in retirement centers.

“It was difficult to find a retirement center that would accept the donations during the pandemic,” said Kaylyn’s mother, Brianne. “My mom delivers meals for Meals on Wheels on Christmas Day, and we knew that most recipients were homebound and wouldn’t have a lot of social interac-

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Kaylyn Wackerlin, 11, delivered 15 ornaments she painted to recipients of Voluntary Action Center’s Meals on Wheels program on Christmas Day. The ornaments were purchased and donated by an anonymous donor. tion during the holiday.”

The mother and daughter traveled in a separate car behind the Meals on Wheels volunteers that distributed the Christmas meals.

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their meal. It meant a lot to give them little gifts that were meaningful.”

Wackerlin said she received many words of thanks and that the ornament recipients were happy and excited about their surprise Christmas gift.

“The anonymous donor was very pleased and said it made their heart warm knowing they were donated and given to seniors in need,” Brianne Wackerlin said. “It definitely was the highlight of my Christmas, and it’s something I’d like to think about doing next year.”

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ecarifio@shawmedia.com In a brief presentation to the DeKalb District 428 school board on Jan. 19, interim Superintendent Griff Powell laid out the latest return to learn plan for the district, with target dates starting Feb. 1.

“We fully expect some challenges given our staffing limitations,” Powell said. “But we are convinced that in-person learning is in the best interest of our students.”

School districts across the county went back to some form of in-person school last week after the DeKalb County Health Department’s adaptive pause that was instituted in November expired.

With a positivity rate of 14% in the county, District 438 decided to stay in the pause. But that positivity rate has dipped.

Some special-needs students returned to in-person learning Jan. 19, Powell said. Under the latest plan, pre-K, kindergarten and first and second grad-

ers will return on Feb. 1. On Feb. 8, third, fourth and fifth graders will return.

Sixth and ninth graders will return Feb. 16 and 17.

“Sixth and ninth graders will have two days to be acclimated to their new schools,” Powell said. “They’ve never been in their new schools.”

All other middle and high schoolers will return Feb. 18 and 19.

The plan is a hybrid schedule, with classes being simultaneously taught to in-person and at-home children, with students alternating every other day.

“We realize that some people will be rolling their eyes and saying ‘oh boy, another set of targets,’ ” Powell said.

“But we all believe the conditions here in DeKalb County give us a green light on in-person learning as laid out.”

Powell did allude to staffing issues, a big problem being finding substitutes when teachers are sick or having to quarantined.

Later in the meeting, the board unanimously approved a sub-raise to $130 a day from $110.

DeKalb Library reopens for in-person services THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library reopened for limited in-person services on Monday.

The new hours will be 1 to 9 p.m.

Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday and 1 to 5 p.m.

Friday to Sunday.

Patrons will be able to visit the library to use the internet and computers, browse materials and pick up items on hold. The Teen Room, children’s Tree Room, study rooms and meeting rooms will remain closed to the public.

Library programs and events will continue to be provided virtually. A schedule of events can be found on the library’s Calendar of Events page.

The library will continue to provide curbside pickup hours for those who are uncomfortable entering the library.

Patrons will be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing.

The library will provide accommodations for those who are medically unable to wear a face mask. The library will quarantine returned materials for seven days. Items will remain on the patron’s account during the quarantine time.

Out of an abundance of caution and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, there are a few changes that patrons will see when visiting the library. These changes have been put in place with the help of DeKalb County Health Department and in accordance with state safety guidelines.

• Computers for public use will be limited to accommodate social distancing.

• Seating will be limited to accommodate social distancing.

• Newspapers will be single use and will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis, limit one per patron.

• Cleaning protocols will be increased, and some machinery will be unavailable.

• Transparent barriers will be placed around all service desks.

• “Used Item” carts will be placed around the library. Patrons are encouraged to place items on these carts if they have handled an item that they do not wish to check out.

• Directional signage will be placed throughout the building.

For information, contact Director Emily Faulkner at emilyf@dkpl.org or 815-756-9568, ext. 1000.

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1971 – 50 YEARS AGO The DeKalb Kiwanis Club observes its 50th anniversary from the date of its funding meeting Jan. 26, 1931. Still active in the club is charter member Dr. Clifford Smith.

With the arrival here yesterday of expert workmen who are erecting the memorial clock at Third and Lincoln Highway, an announcement is made that the dedication ceremonies will be held Feb. 12, the anniversary of Lincoln’s birthday.

Today is set aside nationally by the movie houses for the purpose of assisting to raise funds to help the starving children of Europe. In conformity with the national plan, the Princess and Star theaters of this city will give a major portion of their day’s receipts to this cause.

Four minute men also will attend every performance and explain the need of the countries across the water and appeal to the human side of people to assist in this work.

Although some difficulty was encountered in learning the location of the residence, the firemen made a run to the home of Claus Anderson, Davy and North Fourth Street last night, but their services were not needed. The chimney, in burning out, began to roar rather furiously and the Andersons became alarmed. It is better, according to the fire department officials, to send in the number of the house in every case so that no mistake may be made. The operator receiving last night’s call said “Davy at Fourth Street” was all she was able to get from the one sending in the alarm.

If the Fourth Street bank is not being flooded by bursting water pipes, the big windows are being broken by the vibration of heavy trains now being hauled on the North Western line. Such is the statement today by DeKalb Trust & Savings bank officials relative to the breaking of one of the large windows at the bank yesterday. The window was cracked several days ago but yesterday this was lengthened until the entire window was in two pieces.

One of the most peculiar explosions that has occurred around here in some time took place yesterday morning about 7:30, when accumulating gasoline fumes at Sawyer & Son’s garage, Fifth

Sycamore City Council last night agreed not to enforce in the future the city ordinance prohibiting the parking of cars on parkways.

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The Malta High School basketball team with Coach Russ Ritzman, 1939, is pictured. Thanks to the Joiner History Room for the photo.

and Lincoln Highway, exploded blowing out the windows facing the Lincoln Highway and also Fifth street. The accident took place in the small room at the corner, in which the motor for the transfer pup is kept. No one was injured.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO An announcement was made this morning that the Overland-Greyhound Lines has purchased land on West Lincoln Highway and that the bus firm will build a bus depot in DeKalb. The bus firm has purchased the Buick garage building, the house to the east and three lots to the rear of these buildings, which extend to the North Western tracks.

Frank Whitgrove, DeKalb chairman of the Victory Clothing Collection Committee, said this morning that all plans have been completed for the local drive for used clothing, which will be carried on in DeKalb and surrounding communities next week. Clothing will be collected through the schools of the several communities and from there packed and shipped by the local committee. It is estimated that in China alone there are 200,000,000 people desperately in need of help of this kind.

Snow that fell during the night and packed hard on the pavements made the streets very slippery again this morning, and the street crew had to put the cinder spreader to work. The motorists enjoyed at least a few days respite from the slippery streets, but indications are

that another spell of treacherous going is at hand. The cinders were spread this morning at the heavily traveled intersections and on the hills on First, Second and Third streets.

President Truman announced today that all German war prisoners will be sent home from this country by the end of June.

Five hundred eighty-four students and seven teachers of the DeKalb Township High School were given the Matoux, or tuberculin test, at the high school Tuesday. The work was handled by four DeKalb physicians, and the entire initial phase of testing was accomplished in 50 minutes. The DeKalb Township High School staff and the DeKalb County T.B. Association are trying to make this one of the most complete surveys ever attempted in this vicinity. Tests made last year revealed that there were some tuberculosis patients in the school, and the checks this year are expected to reveal any developments before serious stages are developed.

The bunco club of Ohio Grove was entertained at the Joseph Scott home Wednesday evening.

Efforts are being made at the present time to reorganize the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in this city, and a meeting is to be held Friday evening for this purpose. Veterans of World War II who are interested are especially urged

Prior to the open house held Sunday at the new North Elementary School, school board President Dr. Paul Povlsen placed a box in the cornerstone containing such material as photos, handbooks, an open house brochure and an enrollment list.

The property adjoining the old post office which now is leased by the DeKalb School District in the 100 block of West Lincoln Highway is one of the prime locations for the new post office now under consideration by the Post Office Department. The site where two homes stand was earlier going to be the location of a Lums restaurant, but urban renewal plans apparently have delayed that project.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO After two weeks on investigation, the FBI has been called in to help find the killer of a Shabbona Elementary School teacher. Amy Todd Fleming, a 25-yearold rural Lee resident, was found dead the morning of Jan. 11 in her house in Lee County, about two miles past the DeKalb County line.

On a winter day, what could be more inviting than a pot of hearty, homemade soup? Pots of four different traditional and ethnic vegetarian soups will be available for free sampling at Duck Soup Coop. This tasting is one of a series of free community education events offered monthly at DeKalb’s 20-year-old nonprofit whole foods cooperative.

City planners have taken the first step toward creating a set of urban design guidelines intended to improve and preserve the “image” of DeKalb.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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1921 – 100 YEARS AGO An announcement is made today that the Clark Orchestra Roll company has assumed the distribution of player rolls for the Apollo Piano company, thus enlarging the scope of the company’s business to a great extent.

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DeKalb community works to create Belonging Council THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – A grant from the state of Illinois is accelerating progress toward the creation of a belonging leadership council as well as public art and engagement activities.

The Illinois Department of Human Services has provided a $30,000 Healing Illinois grant to fund local work to advance racial healing in partnership with Northern Illinois University, the city of DeKalb, the Family Service Agency, the Ellwood Museum and the DeKalb County History Center. The DeKalb County Community Foundation has contributed an additional $5,000.

The concept of belonging was discussed in a recent community conversation with john powell, who does not capitalize his name. He is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of civil rights, civil liberties, structural racism, housing, poverty and democracy.

The city of DeKalb, NIU and members of the community helped to plan the conversation that included more than 500 community members.

DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas and Vernese Edghill-Walden, chief diversity officer and interim chief human relations officer at NIU, have been

spearheading discussions about issues related to belonging since January 2020.

As part of the collaborative partnership, NIU’s Center for Governmental Studies is working with local leaders to create a DeKalb Area Belonging Council.

The grant also will fund two arts initiatives that highlight local diversity and racial reconciliation. The Ellwood Museum and the DeKalb County History Center are launching an “Arts in Action” exhibit that will begin to interpret history and race in DeKalb County.

Jessica Labatte, associate professor of photography in NIU’s School of Art and Design, and two of her photography students, Amy Fleming and Jacob Rivera, will curate a “Faces of Belonging” exhibit. Both exhibits will be accessible virtually March 31.

The DeKalb Area Belonging Steering Committee will begin meeting in late January and release a final report and action plan by March 31.

Regular updates and opportunities to engage will be available online at www.cityofdekalb.com.

For information, contact Tynisha Clegg, executive director of the Family Service Agency, at tclegg@ fsadekalbcounty.org.

Explore and grow with Wee Naturalists virtual program THE MIDWEEK URBANA – Nature is a place for children to explore, learn and grow, and the newly virtual Wee Naturalists program allows for just that.

University of Illinois Extension once again is offering nature-loving children, families and educators the opportunity to explore a different nature theme monthly through provided lessons and videos.

The Wee Naturalists program began in 2019 in northern Illinois led

by Peggy Doty, Extension energy and environmental stewardship educator.

Now, the course is being offered virtually to families with children ages 4 to 7 and pre-K to second grade educators around the state and beyond.

“Learning through nature-related stories, a lesson and even virtual hikes will give children a view of nature they don’t always see or hear,” Doty said in a news release.

The program began in November, but those who missed a topic can register for past lessons, which will then be emailed to them.

Monthly topics are: • November: What is a Habitat?

• December: Animal Tracks • January: Animals and People in Winter • Feb. 6: Dirt is Misplaced Soil • March 6: Spring has Sprung • April 3: Earth Gifts • May 1: Roots Slurp Register online at go.illinois.edu/ WeeNaturalist for one or all of the sessions. The cost to participate is $5 for a household or classroom per month.

The prerecorded, hourlong program will be available the first Saturday of the month and can be accessed and viewed any time after.

For information, email program coordinator Judy Hodge at hodg@illinois. edu or call the Natural Resource Education Center at 815-784-2000.

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THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation reported that $119,300 in fall Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund grants benefited 30 nonprofits and public-sector direct-service organizations across the greater Chicago area for music education.

“Many of our grant recipients are unable to function as planned at this time,” George Buck, advisory committee chairman for the Wurlitzer Foundation Fund, said in a news release. “Similar to the spring cycle, we adjusted to the fall grant cycle to support a great deal of general operating support to aid in sustainability for these organizations.”

Fall 2020 grant recipients DeKalb County

• DeKalb District 428 High School Music Department – $7,000 • Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra – $3,750

Greater Chicago area

• BandWith Music Ltd. – $2,500 • Center for Enriched Living – $2,000 • Changing Worlds – $6,000 • Chicago Arts and Music Project – $5,000 • Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble – $1,000 • Chicago Philharmonic Society – $5,000 • Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation – $2,000 • Children’s Community Theatre – $2,000 • Christ the King Lutheran Church and School – $4,000

• Classical Kids Music education – $12,000 • Distinctive Schools – $1,000 • Fulcrum Point New Music Project – $6,000 • Glenwood Academy – $3,500 • Grace Christian Academy – $4,800 • Intonation Music – $5,000 • Lawrence Hall Youth Services – $3,000 • Marengo-Union Elementary School District 165 – $2,000 • Maywood Fine Arts Association – $2,000 • Midwest Young Artists – $3,000 • Music of the Baroque – $1,500 • Musical Arts Institute – $10,000 • Orion Ensemble – $1,750 • Rockford Symphony Orchestra – $5,000 • Snow City Arts Foundation – $7,500 • Special Gifts Theater – $2,500 • Spirito! Singers – $2,500 • Walther Christian Academy – $3,000 • Young Naperville Singers – $3,000 The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grant is one of several grant-making programs at the Community Foundation. Funding is made possible through a donor-advised fund established by the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation in 2012.

Grant applications are due by midnight March 1 and Sept. 1 of each year. Funding support is determined by criteria met and the amount requested. Preference is given to 501(c)(3) organizations.

Donate to any fund at the Community Foundation at www.dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

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A recent Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund grant to DeKalb School District 428 enabled the purchase of this Wurlitzer concert harp for students in the music program to enjoy and play.

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Former Egyptian Theatre director dies SHAW MEDIA DeKALB – Former executive director of the Egyptian Theatre, Barbara Kummerfeldt, died Jan. 20 at age 87, according to an announcement from the theater.

Kummerfeldt’s multidecade history with the Egyptian Theatre started during the late 1970s when she, along with her husband, Irv, were part of the original steering committee that was instrumental in saving the Egyptian Theatre from the literal wrecking ball, according to a news release.

Kummerfeldt, along with a group of concerned citizens, worked to get the building listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1978 and formed the nonprofit organization, Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, which continues to own and operate the theater to this day.

“Barb dedicated an impressive number of years to the Egyptian Theatre,” said Alex Nerad, Egyptian Theatre executive director. “There is no doubt she has left a lasting imprint on the history of the theater.”

Thanks to Kummerfeldt’s efforts, she, along with many dedicated community members, were able to secure a $2.3 million grant from the state of Illinois in 1982. This money was used to restore the theater to its original 1929 splendor.

“Barb never wearied in her passion for the preservation of the Egyptian Theatre,” DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said. “From the preservation campaign that she and her late husband, Irv, successfully led to renovate the historic theater in the 1980s to the present, she thought about and talked about what might be done to make it better every day.”

When the theater reopened in 1983 after its restoration, she became the first executive director of the nonprofit serving until 1988 where she helped to

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Former Egyptian Theatre Executive Director Barbara Kummerfeldt is pictured on Sept. 3, 1983. see that it was host to dozens of events a year including robust film programming.

“Without Barb Kummerfeldt there most likely would be a parking lot at 135 N. Second St. instead of the historic landmark Egyptian Theatre,” former theater board member Barb Josh said. “She not only cleared the initial hurdle of saving the theater from the wrecking ball, but the even larger one of funding its restoration and making it financially viable. She, along with her husband, Irv, and a handful of others made the building operational so it could be open to the public during its restoration. In all aspects, she was always hands on.”

Many community members who worked with Kummerfeldt during her tenure at the Egyptian have begun to share their memories of Barb following her passing.

“It’s very possible that we would have never seen the revitalization of the Egyptian Theatre if it had not been for Irv and Barbara Kummerfeldt,” DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith said. “As a matter of fact, this community treasure might not even be intact had it not been for the dogged determination of the Kummerfeldts over 40 years ago. Now, we share in the sadness in Barb’s passing, but we celebrate her stewardship that continued for many years following the establishment of

the Preservation of Egyptian Theatre organization. We will continue the celebration of Barb Kummerfeldt’s life later this year, as we look forward to a gala grand opening of the Egyptian Theatre.”

Roger and Mary Keys, members of the preservation organization, said the city of DeKalb “has lost a champion.”

“The dedication of Barb Kummerfeldt, as director of the Egyptian Theatre merits a chapter in the community’s history,” the Keys said in a joint statement. “Barb championed the Egyptian as a cultural arts center for the city when the building was filled with snow and falling apart. Beginning in the late 1970s as a charter member of Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, she opened her home for meetings, helped keep the lights on during trying times and supported fellow volunteers. With grateful hearts we mourn her passing.”

Michael Embrey, who presented shows at the theater during Kummerfeldt’s tenure, called her a treasure.

“When I first came to NIU/DeKalb, Barbara Kummerfeldt was one of the first people to welcome me and got on the bandwagon of supporting the NIU Show Band,” Embrey said. “The method to her madness was getting me to support her and Irv’s efforts in saving the Egyptian Theatre. DeKalb will forever be indebted to Barbara Kummerfeldt for her love, commitment and preservation of the theater – a DeKalb Treasure.”

Kummerfeldt has left a longstanding impact on the Egyptian Theatre and will forever be a part of its rich history, said those who paid homage to her this week.

Additional memories and tributes will continue to be shared on the Egyptian Theatre social media and website, www.egyptiantheatre.org. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb.

Applications open for community foundation grants THE MIDWEEK The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring 2021 Community Needs Grants, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants and Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants. Nonprofit and eligible public sector direct service organizations are encouraged to apply.

Community Needs Grants support the charitable needs and efforts of local nonprofit and public sector, direct service organizations. Funding for this

grant program is made possible through ongoing donor generosity to Community Impact Funds at the DeKalb Community Foundation. Last year, the grant program provided more than $250,000 in support to address needs and opportunities in DeKalb County. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 1.

Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants support music education for nonprofit and public sector, direct service organizations throughout DeKalb County and the greater Chicago area. Funding for this grant

program is made possible through the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation. Last year, the grant program provided more than $200,000 in support of music education. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 1.

YEP Grants support programs and projects that impact youth in DeKalb County. Projects considered for funding must directly involve youth, promote youth empowerment and leadership and be dedicated to the local community. Funding for this grant

program is made possible through the DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers Fund at the Community Foundation.

Last year, this grant program provided more than $12,500 in support of youth impact and development. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 1.

For application questions or to learn about grant-making opportunities, contact foundation Grants Director Tiffany McQueen Lewis at 815-7485383 or grants@dekalbccf.org.

For information or to apply online, visit dekalbccf.org/grantprograms.

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CORTLAND – Theisen Roofing is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021.

In 1971, founder Raymond “Ray” Theisen, established a roofing business after branching out from working with his father, Harry M. Theisen, who at the time owned Malcor Roofing Co. in Aurora.

Ray Theisen and several of his brothers worked under their father, who became a partner of G. C. Malcor’s roofing company in 1929.

Ray Theisen’s new venture started off as a solo job, relying on a used pickup truck and his hand tools. In the business’ early days, a shop was set up in about 1,000 square feet of warehouse space on the east end of Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

A decade later, Ray Theisen pur-

chased a larger, more permanent location on Pleasant Street, which served as the business’ office and warehouse for Theisen Roofing for about three decades.

With business continuing to expand, Theisen Roofing moved in 2016 to a 20,000-square-foot facility at 257 W. Stephenie Drive in Cortland.

Through the years, the third-generation company has been known for its quality craftsmanship in residential roofing, siding and seamless gutters.

After 50 years in business, Theisen Roofing still is family owned and operated under the leadership of Ray’s sons Jeff, who joined the company in 1978, and Brian, who joined the company in 1989. Ray’s youngest grandson, Eric, also has been with the company since 2010.

For information about Theisen Roofing, visit www.theisenroofing. com or call 815-758-8998.

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LEROY M. HAUB

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Janet was a wonderful facilitator of holidays, HOW TO SUBMIT Born: January 2, 1929; in West Brooklyn, IL parties, church and club meetings, and other Died: January 19, 2021; in Rockford, IL Send obituary information to obits@MidWeekNews.com. or call 815-526-4438. Noticevents, all while making it look seamless. es are accepted until 3 p.m. Thursday for the next Wednesday edition.

While diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at a Leroy M. Haub, 92, of Obituaries also appear online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/midweeknews where young age, she stayed active with sewing, DeKalb, Illinois, died you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. quilting, crafts, jigsaw puzzles and even driving Tuesday, January 19, a manual transmission car; determined not to 2021, at Swedish let the disease dominate her life. She was in Chicago.

Home in DeKalb.

American Hospital in wonderful to her grandkids, never missing a Janet graduated from Chicago’s Taft High Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of Rockford. chance to send a card for each birthday and He was born January services at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021, at School in 1947, attended Northwestern Universiminor holiday, school achievement or sports ty and received a BA in biology from Illinois the funeral home.

2, 1929, in West triumph.

College in 1951. In 1977, Janet received a Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and Brooklyn, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Emma She is survived by sons, David (Susan) of Master’s of Education degree with an emphasis (Schneider) Haub. Leroy married Doris Gunn on social distancing will be required at both Sterling, Mark (Kelli) of Davis, John (Beth) of in reading from Northern Illinois University.

February 16, 1949, at St. Mary Catholic Church in visitation and memorial service.

DeKalb; daughter, Christine (Tim) Wagenknecht She married Clarence Metzler April 24, 1954, In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to West Brooklyn, Illinois. of Aurora; grandchildren, August, Katherine the Leroy M. Haub Memorial Fund, addressed to after his service in the Naval Reserves. They He is survived by his daughters, Diane (Cody) Ballenger, Victoria, Audria, Ellen, Jennifer raised their family in Sterling, IL, where she was the Haub Family in care of Anderson Funeral (Robert) Masson, Sheryll (Alvin) Bonnell and and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her a leader for Cub Scout Pack 305, Girl Scout Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, Karen Clifton; his grandchildren, Ryan Bonnell, husband, Clarence; her parents; and her brother, Troop 238, a librarian and then a teacher. She DeKalb, IL 60115.

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(Kannie) Masson, Steven ( Christina) Bonnell For information, visit www.AndersonFuneral- retired from School District Unit 5 in 1992, after Internment will be with her beloved sailor, at teaching Chapter 1 Reading for many years. In and Jordan Clifton; he was a great-grandfather HomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. retirement they moved to Lake Summerset near In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations to nine; brother of Catherine ( the late Ernie) JANET LEE RYRHOLM METZLER Durand, IL. An aficionado for crossword puzzles, be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Radtke, Gilbert (Celia) Haub and Darlene (the Born: November 27, 1929 she also played bridge and participated in late Kenneth) Shaw.

Arthritis Foundation. multiple book clubs. A member of St. Paul He was preceded in death by his sisters, Flora Died: January 3, 2021 Our family would like to send a special thank Janet Lee Ryrholm Metzler, 91, Lincolnshire Lutheran (Sterling) and Trinity Lutheran Grothen and Shirley Lauer; brother, Marvin you to the wonderful staff at Lincolnshire Place Place, Sycamore, IL, passed away peacefully (Durand), she served as Sunday school teacher Haub. and Heartland Hospice. Your thoughtful care and A private family memorial service will be held January 3, 2021. Born November 27, 1929, to and church council president. She was also support over the past few years was much on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Anderson Funeral John Norman and Gertrude (Benson) Ryrholm active in American Legion Post 676 Women’s needed and appreciated.

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Lisa Pawlowski, a teacher at Sycamore Middle School, talks to an eighth grade math class Jan. 19, about proper procedures to follow in the classroom to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Sycamore Middle School eighth graders Lilyanna Dean and Max Law listen as their teacher Lisa Pawlowski talks Jan. 19 at the school, about proper procedures to follow in the classroom to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Genoa-Kingston High School students exit the building Jan. 19 after the first day back for in-person classes since the school was closed earlier this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Genoa-Kingston High School resumed to some in-person classes Jan. 19 as part of its hybrid learning plan, which includes options of in-person and remote learning.

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Sycamore Middle School eighth graders are seated at a safe social distance from each other Jan. 19 as they listen to their teacher Lisa Pawlowski talk about proper procedures to follow in the classroom to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sycamore schools resumed some in-person classes Jan. 19 as part of its hybrid learning plan, which includes options of in-person and remote learning.

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During the pandemic, Boys Scouts of Troop 4 have continued to meet outdoors and via Zoom and work toward rank advancements and completing merit badges. This work was recognized in a recent Court of Honor ceremony conducted over Zoom. In this ceremony, scouts were awarded a total of 14 rank advancements and 31 merit badges were earned. Later, the troop held a driver-thru pickup of merit badges and rank patches. In addition to scout work, the troop has met online to challenge each other in various games and other fun team activities. Troop 4 is chartered at First United Methodist Church in DeKalb and under the direction of Jim Zarek, Scoutmaster.

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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce board members, ambassadors and staff recently congratulate the new owner of DeKalb Tattoo Co. and welcomed the business to the chamber. DeKalb Tattoo Co. offers custom tattoos, safe piercing procedures and fine jewelry. The business is located at 817 W. Lincoln Highway, Suite A, in DeKalb. Visit their Facebook page or call 815901-0024 for more information.

The Tri County Kiwanis were unable to host the annual coat drive this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In brainstorming for a similar alternative project, Maddie’s Mitten March was suggested. Maddie Bozik started Maddie’s Mitten March when she was 10. Her mission was to distribute coats, hats, scarfs, boots and pants to those in need during the winter months. She began at her school and the project has grown to several schools in Kane County and surrounding communities. Since 2017, A & B Exteriors in Sandwich has been a dropoff location for the project. Learn about Maddie’s Mitten March by visiting mittenmobile.com. Pictured (from left) are Kiwanis member Tricia Kleckner of A & B Exteriors and Bozic with the donation.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising owner trustee for Legacy in this newspaper is subject to theasFair Housing Mortgage"any Asset Trust 2018Act which makes it illegal to advertise GS1. based preference, limitation or discrimination PLAINTIFF on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or anVs.intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination."

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Familial status includes childrenDEFENDANTS under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and 2019CH000120 people securing custody of children under OF 18.SHERIFF'S This newspaper NOTICE SALE will not knowingly accept any advertising real estate OF REALforESTATE which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper GIVEN basis. that pursuant to a are available on an equal opportunity Judgment of Foreclosure and To complain of discrimination call HUD 1-800-669-9777 entered in the above Hearing impaired numberSale is 1-800-927-9275 cause on 12/12/2019, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on March 11, at the hour of PUBLIC NOTICE 2021 1:00 PM at Public Safety IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Building, 150 North Main FOR THE 23RD Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a JUDICIAL CIRCUIT place otherwise designated DEKALB COUNTY at the time of sale, County of SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS DeKalb and State of Illinois, U.S. Bank Trust National sell at public auction to the Association, not in its highest bidder for cash, as individual capacity but solely set forth below, the following as owner trustee for Legacy described real estate: Mortgage Asset Trust 2018PIN GS1.

08-23-383-019-0000 PLAINTIFF Improved with Single Vs. Family Home Gregory Hulmes; et. al.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: DEFENDANTS 602 S Seventh Street 2019CH000120 DeKalb, IL 60115 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Sale terms: 10% down of OF REAL ESTATE the highest bid by certified PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY funds at the close of the aucGIVEN that pursuant to a tion; The balance, including Judgment of Foreclosure and the Judicial sale fee for Sale entered in the above Abandoned Residential cause on 12/12/2019, Property Municipality Relief the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Fund, which is calculated at Illinois will on March 11, the rate of $1 for each 2021 at the hour of $1,000 or fraction thereof 1:00 PM at Public Safety of the amount paid by the Building, 150 North Main purchaser not to exceed Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a $300, in certified funds, is place otherwise designated

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Illinois will on March 11, 2021 at the hour of Waterman Location: 1:00 PM at Public Safety Christine Bliss: Unit 1 Building, 150 North Main Hinckley Location: Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a Jerry Hollenback : Unit 105 place otherwise designated David Meyerholz: Unit 140 at the time of sale, County of (Published in The Midweek DeKalb and State of Illinois, on January 20 and 27, sell at public auction to the 2021) 1849468 highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 100 AND 101 OF PUBLIC NOTICE THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT ASSUMED NAME "A" OF THE ASSESSOR'S LOT PUBLICATION NOTICE 14 OF THE SOUTHEAST Public Notice is hereby given QUARTER OF THE SOUTHthat on January 7, 2021 a WEST QUARTER OF SECTION certificate was filed in the 23, TOWNSHIP 40, NORTH, Office of the County Clerk RANGE 4 EAST OF THE of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIpost office address of all the AN, IN DEKALB COUNTY, persons owning, conducting, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO and transacting the business THE PLAT THEREOF known as: RECORDED AUGUST 19, L. Hall and Associates 1957 AS DOCUMENT located at NUMBER 287787 IN PLAT 807 E. Main St., Suite #101 BOOK "J," PAGE 70.

Genoa, IL 60135 PIN 08-23-383-019-0000 Dated January 7, 2021 Improved with Single Family Home /s/ Douglas J. Johnson COMMONLY KNOWN AS: DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder 602 S Seventh Street DeKalb, IL 60115 (Published in the MidWeek Sale terms: 10% down of January 20, 27, 2021, the highest bid by certified February 3, 2021)1851109 funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including DON'T NEED IT? the Judicial sale fee for SELL IT FAST! Abandoned Residential MidWeek Classified Property Municipality Relief Call 815-632-2554 Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" (Published in The condition. The sale is further MidWeek, January 27, subject to confirmation by 2021 February 3, 10, the court.

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If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are to check admonished the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1901502.

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the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are to check admonished the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1901502.

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