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WEEK IN REVIEW

Sycamore teachers union, school district reach tentative agreement

By KELSEY RETTKE krettke@shawmedia.com

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

SYCAMORE – After almost nine months of stalemate negotiations and threats of a strike looming, a tentative labor contract agreement has been reached between the Sycamore teachers union and district administration, officials announced Friday morning.

The announcement was made by a joint statement issued by both parties to the Daily Chronicle. Sycamore Superintendent Steve Wilder said labor talks went until 9:45 p.m. Thursday.

“The Sycamore Board of Education and the Sycamore Education Association (SEA) tentatively agreed to a multi-year contract [Thursday] night,” according to the statement. “The tentative agreement will be presented to the membership of the SEA, and then the Sycamore Board of Education for consideration.”

The two parties began negotiating in May 2021. Since then, talks have been tense, with teachers working throughout the entire school year since July on an expired contract. The stalled negotiations have spurred the Sycamore Education Association to hold rallies, protest at Sycamore school board meetings and, a week ago, file an intent to strike.

Jake Brens, union spokesman and language arts teacher at Sycamore Middle School, said the tentative agreement means the teachers’ negotiation team

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feels its top priorities are being heard.

“The negotiation team believes this offer is a fair and reasonable contract that brings stability and clarity to the membership’s working conditions, salary, and health benefits for the near future,” Brens said.

It’s not known when the union will vote whether to ratify the proposed contract. District officials said Friday it could mean more stability for Sycamore.

“I think foremost right now, reaching a tentative agreement provides a sense of stability and certainty for the teachers, our students, their families and our community,” Superintendent Steve Wilder said. “If the SEA ratifies the agreement, then the board can approve it and we can look to the future.”

Under the terms of the strike filing, there was a 10-day window from filing the intent to the strike beginning, which also requires a majority vote by the union in order to begin. The strike could have occurred as early as Feb. 15.

The latest round of negotiations, mediated by a federal official from New York, took place for several hours Thursday.

The result of the extended labor talks, which had for months been held up on disagreements related to salaries for teachers amid the district’s history of financial constraints and wage freezes, party spokesmen have said, appears to be a tentative resolution.

“This has been a long and unprecedented road, and the SEA is hopeful that a resolution is at hand,” Brens said. “It was always our greatest desire to stay in

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the classroom throughout negotiations if at all possible, and that was achieved.”

The labor talks have been at the center of Sycamore community news for weeks, and signs around neighborhoods, on businesses and residential areas have popped up over town, with messages such as, “We support Sycamore teachers.”

A large crowd showed up to the Feb. 8 Sycamore school board meeting, including what Brens said was almost 200 members of the union hoping to make their voices heard before the board.

Several others in the audience included parents, with some there to voice opinions on the statewide school mask mandate, which is being challenged at the state level.

The school board meeting abruptly was moved to a virtual format after Board President Jim Dombeck said that there were too many in the largely masked crowd who were not wearing face coverings to be able to continue the meetings safely. The board moved the meeting to Zoom, which offered a livestream format but no public comment portion.

“The SEA is profoundly grateful and humbled by all of the community support, from attending meetings, to social media engagement and so much more,” Brens said.

Details on the agreement aren’t yet known. The contract won’t be finalized until votes from both the union and the school board approve it.

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ON THE COVER Northern Illinois University student Erin Wallin (left) and NIU graduate assistant Ashley Valinskas assemble ingredients for Huskie Fresh, NIU’s new meal kit service, on Feb. 7 in the kitchen at Holmes Student Center.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Nicholas McCarney

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SYCAMORE – Nicholas McCarney has always loved nature, and his job is to share his love and knowledge of nature with others.

McCarney, 28, received his undergraduate degree in sustainability and environmental management from Aurora University. He is an ecologist and natural areas specialist with the Sycamore Park District and the host of “Nature Hotline,” a YouTube question-and-answer series for all ages.

To ask McCarney questions for “Nature Hotline,” email him at nicholasm@sycparks.org.

McCarney spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about “Nature Hotline” and the importance of conservation.

Milton: What do you do in your role at the Sycamore Park District?

McCarney: I am an ecologist and natural areas specialist, but specifically, I am a restoration ecologist.

I help build and maintain native ecosystems from the soil on up so plants and animals can utilize it.

I’m also involved in the educational outreach component. I take my work and research and communicate it to the public.

Milton: Why did you get involved in ecology and conservation?

McCarney: I’ve always had an interest and passion for nature. As I grew older, I understood the need and reason for conservation. There is inaccessibility to the general public about conservation and why it’s needed. I think it’s really important to take these

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dational reason for ecology and how everything is super interconnected. One little piece of an ecosystem can be extremely detrimental to plants and animals and the natural habitat. My hope is to get people started having an interest in nature. You don’t need an all-encompassing knowledge of the subject like a scientist. But once you have a very, very good understanding of it, you can communicate that information at every level, whether it’s university PhD students or a group of preschool students. It’s the same subject, just communicated, shared and taught in different ways so that it’s obtainable for all ages.

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Nicholas McCarney is an ecologist and natural areas specialist with the Sycamore Park District and the host of “Nature Hotline,” a YouTube question-and-answer series for all ages. hard-to-grasp subjects and make them obtainable for the everyday person. The vast majority of people are not in scientific community, or they’re not scientists. I think we all need to see science as an approachable topic everyone can be a part of.

Milton: Why is ecology important?

McCarney: I don’t think people understand the foun-

Milton: What is an interesting topic you research?

McCarney: I also do research on turtle spatial ecology in the Sycamore area, how they’re utilizing our waterways and wetlands. If there are turtles here living and thriving, that tells us a lot about the health of our aquatic ecosystems. Healthy turtle populations are a good indication of a good water

See ON THE RECORD, page 4

The Arts at NIU

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Hit The Wall

by Ike Holter Feb. 4-6 and 10-12 Sally Stevens Players Theatre

“The Hunting Accident: A True Story of Crime and Poetry” Artwork from the Landis Blair graphic novel Jan. 24 - Feb. 24 Jack Olson Gallery, Jack Arends Hall

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by Karel Čapek adapted by Matt Yee Feb. 25-27, March 3-5 Sally Stevens Players Theatre

Biennial NIU School of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition NIU Art Museum, Altgeld Hall Jan. 25 - Feb. 26 niu.edu/artmuseum

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A look at what’s coming up!

For a full schedule of events and ticket information:

go.niu.edu/arts

Milton: Are there may prairies in Illinois?

McCarney: Illinois is known as the Prairie State, yet 99.99% of the natural prairie in Illinois does not exist anymore. Most prairie land today is restored agricultural land. The prairies we have nowadays are most likely ones we brought back from high levels of degradation after being used for farming for over 100 years. It’s a great thing that prairies are coming back.

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Dimensions Youth Ballet owner Miranda Cordes receives a grant check from DeKalb County Community Foundation Board Member Regina Parker in the second-floor ballroom of the dance school in DeKalb.

Dimensions Youth Ballet receives DCCF grant THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Dimensions Youth Ballet was a recent recipient of the DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Community Needs grant.

The grant was used to purchase and install new mirrors for the upstairs ballroom dance studio. With a new wall of mirrors, Dimension’s dancers are better able to prepare for their upcoming ballet performance of “Cinderella” on Feb. 26-27 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Located in the historic Knights of Columbus building at 134 E. Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb, Dimensions Youth Ballet has set a goal to continue rehabilitating and updating the

ballroom space on the second floor.

Upcoming projects include refinishing the original hardwood floors and rehabbing the bathrooms with hopes to eventually use the ballroom as a performance and event venue.

To help offset the cost of renovations as well as to continue to support the school’s mission, DYB is promoting its “Glass Slipper” giving campaign to celebrate “Cinderella” later this month.

Those interested in donating to DYB, can visit www.dimensionsdanceacademy.com and click “donate” under the “Dimensions Youth Ballet” tab.

Tickets for “Cinderella” can be purchased online at www.egyptiantheatre. org.

system. Over the last few years, I have found a few hundred turtles in the area. There are four species commonly found here.

and present it in an entertaining and fun way. You can make learning fun.

You don’t have to be obsessive over a topic or put all your effort into it, you can learn a little about a few different topics. But that knowledge can make a big change on a large scale.

Milton: What is the “Nature Hotline”?

McCarney: The “Nature Hotline” is mostly answering questions: “Why do leaves change color?” or “Where do turtles go in winter?” I think those questions come from a younger audience, since they have to do with the seasons and it’s very cold outside. But it’s great they have those questions.

They’re feeling that curiosity and passion for nature at a young age. We don’t have to force-feed them information, we can answer their questions

Milton: What is your hope for the series?

McCarney: The whole point of “Nature Hotline” is that people are asking questions. You don’t get interested in something without asking questions about it. It creates that foundation for a deeper learning.

Although it’s typically geared in a format for younger children, it’s for all ages and backgrounds. Everyone can ask questions, and I’ll give you the foundational tools you need to learn about ecology, science and nature.

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THE MIDWEEK Northern Illinois University invites the public to a virtual STEM Café at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 exploring “Heart Health: Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy Heart.”

Registration and more details for this free online event is available at go.niu.edu/stemcafe.

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., but there are many small things we can do each day to improve our heart health and prevent disease,” Judith Dymond, NIU STEM Café coordinator, said in a news release. “For this café I wanted to bring together a nutritionist and a medical doctor to provide a holistic perspective about all the ways we can take better care of our hearts.”

Meg Burnham, a registered dietitian nutritionist, will discuss the foods most likely to increase or decrease heart disease risk. She’ll share how to apply this knowledge in realistic and useful strategies audience members can introduce into their own lifestyles.

“I want our audience to understand

seeing a health benefit. The key is to choose those nutrition changes that are realistic to achieve most of the time, and to strive for progress and not perfection in eating.”

Cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Ziffra will explain atherosclerosis – a disease in which plaque builds up on the inner walls of the arteries – and will discuss prevention, treatment and cardiovascular risk assessment. He’ll share information about individualized care and discuss preventative measures that may negate the need for medications. Ziffra is a board-certified cardiologist affiliated with Advocate Heart Institute, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and other hospitals in the Photo provided Downers Grove area.

Northern Illinois University STEM Dr. Jeffrey Ziffra will discuss “Heart Health: Cafés are part of NIU STEAM and are Food, Exercise and Medicine for a Healthy designed to increase public awareness Heart” at the virtual Northern Illinois of the critical role that STEM fields University STEM Café at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. play in our everyday lives. STEM Cafés are supported by Bayer Fund that each small step in their wellness and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

For more information, visit go.niu. journey can make a difference in their overall health,” Burnham said in the edu/stemcafes or contact Judith release. “They don’t need to make Dymond, Ed.D., at 815-753-4751 or jdymany large changes in order to start mond@niu.edu.

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BRIEFS Kish invites prospective students to Visit Day on Feb. 21 Kishwaukee College will host Visit Day on Monday, Feb. 21, for prospective students and their families. Guests will have the option of attending the free event virtually or in person.

“It’s important to find a college that’s right for you, and we want you to have all the information you need to make that decision,” Graciela Horta, Kish’s student outreach coordinator, said in a news release. “Whether you are attending our Visit Day in person or online, you will find Kish has great program opportunities and student services, all at an affordable cost.”

Visit Day will have two sessions to choose from. The morning session will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and focus on students looking to pursue a transfer degree. The afternoon session will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and focus on students pursuing career technology programs. Both sessions will cover the following topics: TRIO Student Support Services, WIOA Youth Program, Disability Services, Student Involvement, Athletics, Financial Aid and Scholarships.

For more information on Visit Day or to register, visit kish.edu/visitday.

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COVER STORY

COOKING MADE EASY

NIU offers Huskie Fresh, a new meal kit service

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

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eKALB – Ashley Valinskas often makes dinner at home for her family, but to make sure they have a healthy meal, she sometimes has to sneak vegetables in.

“Sometimes I add sautéed peppers or broccoli to my spaghetti,” she said.

“Growing up, vegetables were plain.

Broccoli was steamed, and no kids like boring and soggy vegetables.”

To make vegetables a little more exciting, Valinskas adds spices and exciting flavors to her dishes.

“I’d add garlic and parmesan cheese, and the dish would be a hit, with no boring or soggy vegetables in sight,” she said.

Valkinskas is the recipe creator for Huskie Fresh, Northern Illinois University’s new meal kit service.

The meal kits are partially prepared, pre-measured and come with detailed instructions to make a healthy, nutritious meal at home in less than 30 minutes. Recipes will also have a detailed video that can be found on the NIU Campus Dining Services YouTube channel.

Campus Dietitian Meg Burnham said the ease of the meal kits is their selling point.

“Anyone can order the kits online, and if you have a kitchen, if you have a stove and oven, you can make a meal with a kit,” Burnham said.

“We’ve included all the ingredients you need for a hot, healthy, balanced, nutritious meal. We’ve taken the tedious parts out and the meal comes partially assembled and is very fresh.”

Burnham said the meal kits would be great for a gift idea, date night, friends, family with kids, or for anyone who wants to learn how to make nutritious meals easily.

“The whole premise of the meal kits is to make a fresh, healthy meal easily at home,” Burnham said. “The steps are easy to follow. Cooking doesn’t have to be complex.”

The meal kit service is a predominantly student-run program: six to 10 nutrition and dietetics undergraduate students work in partnership with Valinskas, project leader and nutrition graduate assistant, and Burnham. The program is offered through NIU’s College of Health & Human Sci-

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Northern Illinois University student Erin Wallin (from left), campus dietitian Meg Burnham, and graduate assistant Ashley Valinskas prepare Huskie Fresh meal kits Monday, Feb. 7, in the kitchen at the Holmes Student Center. The new program offers partially prepared, pre-measured meal kits that include detailed instructions to make a healthy meal at home.

ences and the School of Health Studies. It is part of students’ capstone project in NUTR 409: Nutritional Education for Health Promotion and NUTR 410: Community Nutrition.

Each meal kit is available for one week only and the deadline to order is a week in advance. All orders can be placed online. The kits cost $8 per serving plus tax, with serving sizes of

two, four, six or eight available. Ten percent of profits are donated to NIU’s Student Assistance Fund.

Upcoming meal kits include strawberry-filled chocolate cupcakes, stuffed peppers with elote, balsamic chicken, creamy garlic pork with linguini and broccoli, sugar cookies with icing and sprinkles, Mediterranean chickpea bowl with Tahini sauce, sloppy joes and coleslaw with sautéed squash, and Caprese chicken pasta.

Burnham said the recipes, including chocolate cupcakes and sugar cookies, are still part of a healthy diet.

“Allowing yourself to enjoy treats is OK,” she said. “They’re really yummy and made from scratch using fresh ingredients.”

Meal kits are available for pickup in Holmes Student Center at The Depot, located next to the campus bookstore. They are available for pickup starting at 4 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

There are 15-minute parking spaces nearby: the turn-around between Holmes Student Center and Neptune East building and the Neptune West Lot D parking lot. There also are metered parking spaces in the Neptune West Lot D and Campus Life Lot 5 parking lots. The visitor parking lot is open weekdays for $5, and you can park for free after hours.

Erin Wallin, a nutrition undergraduate student at NIU, helps create the meal kits for her class.

“It’s cool to be able to utilize what I’m learning in class and implement it in the real world, in the community, before I graduate,” Wallin said. “A meal kit is an easy way to show that cooking can be super simple, fun and nutritious.”

For more information about Huskie Fresh Meal Kits or to purchase them, visit www.niu.edu/dining/huskie-fresh-kits.

THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will welcome the 2022 winner of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition, violinist Esme Arias-Kim. The orchestra, led by Music Director and Conductor Linc Smelser, will present the Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at the Northern Illinois University Music Building.

The concert is sponsored by the Mary E. Stevens Concert Trust and Annette and Jerry Johns, according to a news release.

There will be a free pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall.

The evening’s program will feature Carnival Overture, Op. 92, by Antonin Dvoák, Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, by Erich Wolfgang Korngold with Arias-Kim, and Symphony No. 9 in Eb Major, Op. 70, by Dmitri Shostakovich.

Arias-Kim, 16, is a Merit Scholarship Fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Academy, a train-

ing center for advanced pre-college students. She studies violin with Almita Vamos, according to the release. She started her violin studies with Betty Haag-Kuhnke at the age of 2 and a half. AriasKim made her solo orchestral debut at the age of 10 with the Oistrakh Symphony.

Tickets cost $18 for adults, and $15 for students and ages 62 and older. The concert is free for children.

Tickets are available online at kishorchestra.org/ticket-info and at the door 30 minutes before the concert.All seats are general admission. It is recommended to arrive early.

Attendees must follow the mask requirements of NIU. Masks must be worn by all persons for the duration of their time in the Music Building.

The next performance in KSO’s 45th Season will be the Spring Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

To learn about KSO, visit kishorchestra.org or facebook. com/kishorchestra or call 815-7563728.

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The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will welcome the 2022 winner of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition, violinist Esme Arias-Kim, on Feb. 19.

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Violinist Esme Arias-Kim to perform with KSO

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Sycamore student crowned Pro Bowlers Junior Champ

By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Landin Jordan of Sycamore became the 2022 Professional Bowlers Association Junior National Champion.

He was recognized by the Sycamore City Council during its meeting Feb. 7. City officials said Landin will get his own honorary street sign that will recognize his achievement.

“I want to keep working hard, hopefully bowl in college and make it to the pros one day, Jordan said.

Jordan, 15, and nine other youth bowlers hit the lanes for 10 games of round-robin match play Jan. 28.

At the conclusion of the 10 games, the top four bowlers with the most pins advanced to a stepladder finals with a chance to capture the junior championship and bowl on national TV on Fox Sports 1.

The two-handed Sycamore teen notched the second seed after the 10 games, needing to win only one match to make his TV debut.

Jordan then defeated Randal Dunbar, 255224, advancing him to the finals against the tournament leader, Eric Jones.

In the title match, Jordan and Jones com-

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Landin Jordan of Sycamore was recognized at the Feb. 7 Sycamore City Council meeting for winning the Professional Bowlers Association Junior National Championship on Jan 29. bined for 16 strikes. Jones missed a 2-4-7 spare in his final frame, leaving the door open for Jordan, who needed only four pins for the victory. Jordan rolled a strike to win, 257-225.

Jordan earned a $16,000 SMART scholarship.

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church members already in the program will begin Monday, Feb. DeKALB – The DeKalb Women’s 28. Open registration for new Club is offering two $1,000 schol- members will begin Monday, March 7. arships for female DeKalb High ABC Preschool offers a variety School seniors. of programs designed to meet the One scholarship is available to needs of children ages 2 to 5. a student attending Northern IlliClasses will begin in September nois University and the other is for and run through the end of May. a student attending Kishwaukee Registration forms can be College in the fall.

Scholarships are based on the found online at sycamoreumc.org/ preschool or call 779-222-4029 following criteria: GPA 3.0 and and speak with someone to get above, personal statement, information, schedule a tour or extracurricular activities, community activities and leadership have a registration form emailed to you. qualities.

Sycamore United Methodist Applications are available at Church is located at 160 Johnson the DeKalb High School guidance Ave. in Sycamore. counselor’s office.

Hymn sing planned ABC Preschool accepting registration starting Feb. 28 at Glad Tidings SYCAMORE – The ABC Preschool program at Sycamore United Methodist Church will begin accepting registration for the 2022-2023 school year on Feb. 28.

Registration for families and

Glad Tidings Church, 2325 N. First St. in DeKalb, will host a hymn sing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. The public is invited.

Call the church office at 815758-4919 for more information.

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9 was 548 “yes” and 475 “no” on the question. A total of 1,060 persons voted in the referendum. There were 27 spoiled ballots and 10 voided ones. However, don’t go running down to your favorite tavern Sunday, hoping to buy a drink.

Yesterday’s vote was only advisory and does not bind the city council to any specific action.

Should the miners’ strike go into effect the first of April, it is evident that the DeKalb-Sycamore electric company does not plan to be caught without fuel, if foresight can prevent it. The NorthWestern is laying a short spur leading into the property belonging to Jacob Haish on Oak Street near Ninth, which will be used for a storage lot by the company. One hundred twenty-five carloads of coal are expected to be received here by the company and stored in the vacant lot.

In anticipation of a big season at the city’s free camping ground in Annie’s Woods, the city’s force has been busy for several days past in cleaning the place and cutting away the dead wood, cutting up wood for the use of the campers and otherwise getting ready for the arrival of the good old summer time and its expected flood of visitors.

Some time ago the water tank on Sixth Street located near the Lincoln Highway was broken when one of the big trucks of the American Steel & Wire Company crashed into it. The tank was removed to the side of the street and has been picked up by some junkman, evidently, but the base remains in the street. This base is about 18 inches high and on that account is a dangerous proposition to leave in the street, especially at night without a red light protection signal. The question has often been asked in the east end as to when the tank was to be replaced or removed.

Lincoln Watson and John Grube, the latter living about eight miles in the country while Mr. Watson is a wellknown resident of DeKalb, have celebrated their birthdays together for a number of years, and February 15 is the date. Mr. Watson went to the Grube farm early today to be on hand for the big dinner at noon.

C.P. Richardson of this city announces that he has acquired a painting machine that will do any work anywhere that can be done by a paint brush. The painting contractor says that it is operated by air, but the air and paint are not mixed. He also states that the work is handled much more quickly than with a brush and is a time saver in other ways. When the spring rush starts, Richardson says he will be able to handle much more work than he has in the past.

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This 1922 photo shows a captured German gun placed at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb as a World War I memorial. It was cut up for scrap during World War II.

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Libraries used to be repositories for information about the past. The modern library keeps in step with business in the community and aims to help the young people prepare for useful and happy lives. It is not too early for boys and girls of Sycamore to think about their future career. Some graduate from high school this June, some have returned from service and whether they stay here or go away to colleges and universities, it is time to take inventory and find out what they want to do. The library in Sycamore has identified itself with Science Research Associates service which entitles it to much valuable material to help plan for the future.

A number of inquiries have been received of late concerning why the American Flag was not flying over the DeKalb City Hall, a number of people remarking about it yesterday, which was Lincoln’s birthday. The rope has slipped from the pulley at the top of the pole and it is not possible to raise the Flag at the present time. A number of steeple jacks have been contacted in Chicago, Aurora and surrounding cities but none will come to DeKalb to make the necessary repairs during the winter weather.

Springfield, Ill. – The Emancipation Proclamation and other historical documents were crated in Washington for a safe-keeping trip to Springfield, the town which was Abe Lincoln’s springboard to

fame, when Allied fortunes suddenly turned for the better during the recent war, it was disclosed yesterday. Edward J. Barrett, Illinois’ secretary of state, revealed that a hide-away for the national documents had been prepared in the Illinois Archives Building. The documents were to be moved to prevent their possible destruction in the event of an enemy attack on Washington.

Sycamore Public Library has been obliged to close its doors on and off during the past two weeks because of a breakdown in one of the pumps. It has been possible to keep the building comfortable during moderate weather, however, as the boiler is still in operation. If the mild weather of today continues, the pump may be repaired before it is necessary to close the library again.

Jean Edwards, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Edwards, is resting comfortably in her home today after an unfortunate accident which occurred Sunday when she was carrying her sister, Lora Lee, on her bicycle in the city park west of the theater. The bicycle apparently slipped on a piece of ice, throwing both girls to the ground and dislocating Jean’s ankle and breaking two bones just above the ankle.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

Sycamore city voters yesterday endorsed by a narrow margin the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday. The vote

DeKalb County Sheriff Wilbur Scott awarded a “Good Citizenship Award” yesterday to a Kingston man. Scott cited Larry C. Goodnite, R. R. Kingston, saying “your unselfish assistance to my officers and to the victims of an automobile accident which occurred near your home on the night of Feb. 6 has earned you our deepest gratitude.” The accident mentioned occurred on Five Points Road, approximately one and one half miles north of Route 72. Two cars collided head-on on an icy, snow-packed road.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Reports that a Carson, Pirie, Scott department store could be one of the four anchors for the proposed mall in DeKalb may be more than rumors, if preliminary design drawings can be believed.

Two national publications have recognized the Northern Illinois University College of Law as leading the nation in the percentage of graduates pursuing public service jobs. U. S. News and World Report’s 1996 America’s Best Graduate Schools guidebook lists NIU Law as No. 1 in the nation in graduates who pursue careers in government.

The price tag to keep the trailer park in Kirkland from ever flooding again has been totaled at about $1.8 million.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of the county not to fall victim to a recent telemarketing scam. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff, a group, using the name American Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, is claiming to represent the sheriff’s department and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. The group is not registered with the Internal Revenue Service, which is required of all telemarketing groups.

The sheriff, a member of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, said the telemarketers are in no way related to the association or to any group of sheriffs in the state.

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Sullivan announces run for county sheriff THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – The recently appointed DeKalb County Sheriff officially has announced his candidacy for the office in the 2022 election, according to an announcement from his campaign.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan was appointed as the sheriff in August 2021, following the retirement of longtime former sheriff Roger Scott.

Sullivan’s appointment ends Nov. 30, when Scott’s term was set to expire.

Sullivan said in August that he planned to begin his campaign for the sheriff’s office election. He will run for the office as a Republican, according to his campaign.

Sullivan has worked in the sheriff’s office for 26 years, according to a recent news release.

“I will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to build a stronger and safer community

together,” Sullivan said in the release.

Scott said he worked alongside Sullivan throughout his 26-year career.

He said he was honored to have Sullivan as sheriff’s chief deputy for more than six years through several difficult cases.

“Andy’s knowledge, experience, integrity and strong work ethic are just a few of the many character qualities that make him the right and best individual to lead the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office today and into the future,” Scott said in the release.

Sullivan was born and raised in DeKalb – graduating from St. Mary Catholic School and DeKalb High School – and lives in the city with his wife, Kelly.

Sullivan has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and leadership management and a graduate certificate in public management from Northern Illinois University. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy for law enforcement.

Republican candidates to hold petition drive events THE MIDWEEK The public is invited to attend a petition drive to help state and local Republican candidates get on the 2022 ballot.

Two events are planned: one from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Lincoln Inn, 302 Grove St. in DeKalb, and the other from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at J&K’s Half Moon Tavern, 120 W. Lincoln Ave. in Hinckley.

“Local candidates are laying the groundwork for victories in 2022, with the first step being to obtain signatures to have our names placed on the ballot,” state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, petition drive organizer, said in a news release. “We need the support of friends and neighbors throughout DeKalb County to reach our goal given the weather and how early it gets dark out.”

Petitions will be available for the following candidates at the event: • Jeff Keicher for Illinois State Representative, 70th District • Tasha Sims for DeKalb County clerk • Becky Springer for DeKalb County treasurer • Andy Sullivan for DeKalb County

sheriff • Dave Syverson for Illinois State Senate, District 35 • Sue Rezin for Illinois State Senate, District 38 • DeKalb County Board candidates • Judicial candidates • Statewide candidates All candidates are required to file the requisite number of valid signatures for the office they are seeking with the Illinois State Board of Elections during the upcoming filing period March 7-14 in order to appear on the Tuesday, June 28, Primary Election ballot.

Typically held on the third Tuesday in March, this year’s Illinois Primary Election was moved to the last Tuesday in June, necessitated by delays in the release of U.S. Census data last year, which are required by law to serve as the basis of redistricting every 10 years.

All registered voters are welcome to attend. Maps will be available for residents to see which districts they live in, which determines the candidates’ petitions they are eligible to sign. For questions, email Keicher at connect@keicherforrep.com.

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THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – St. Mary Catholic School in Sycamore are inviting current and prospective families to attend the following events.

Junior High Informational Night will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Discover how your pre-teen can thrive in middle school by hearing from junior high teachers, seeing the classrooms and talking with Principal Patricia Strang, members of the Education

Commission, the athletic director and alumni parents. Visitors are encouraged to bring their questions and curiosity.

A Preschool Open House will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. This is a chance for families to see preschoolers in action and meet the school’s preschool teaching team.

St. Mary is a faith-based school for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

“We celebrate the myriad of gifts that each of our students has,” Strang said in a news release. “St. Mary School

is educating a new generation of leaders.

St. Mary’s offers STEAM Fridays where Northern Illinois University representatives visit the school to engage students with hands-on activities connected to science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Spanish is taught from second to eighth grade. The school offers a buddy program between older and younger students that involves partner reading, science and art activities, and mass attendance.

Technology is incorporated into all the classes, as there is a one-to-one ratio of students to Chromebooks, according to the release. St. Mary offers school every day from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. with afterschool care available.

To learn more, stop by the school at 222 Waterman St. during the open house events, or schedule a tour. For information, call 815-895-5215 or email Strang at pstrang@stmarysycamore.org.

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How to create structure after retirement MORE CONTENT NOW Professionals typically look forward to retirement and the freedom that comes with it. The notion that commuting and deadlines will one day be a distant memory is enough to make anyone excited for retirement. But when the day to leave the daily grind behind arrives, many retirees admit to feeling a little anxiety about how they’re going to find structure.

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• Find something to truly engage in. Professionals who truly enjoy their work tend to be fully engaged, so it’s no surprise if such individuals have a hard time adjusting to retirement. Some may suggest volunteering can help fill the void created by retirement, but researchers with the Sloan Center on Aging and Work at Boston College have found that only those individuals who are truly engaged in their post-retirement volunteering enjoy the psychological benefits of such pursuits. So before retirees dive right in to volunteering as a means to creating structure, they should first exercise due diligence and find an opportunity

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• Make a concerted effort to be more social. Volunteering and working are not the only ways to create structure in retirement. A concerted effort to be more social can help retirees fill their days with interactions with likeminded individuals who may be experiencing the same feelings. Join a book club, a local nature group that goes on daily or semi-daily morning hikes or another local community organization. These are great ways to build structure and meet new people.

Retirees can create social media accounts to find local community groups that cater to their interests.

Even if it seems hard to believe, plenty of retirees are seeking to create structure in retirement life, and social media can make it easier to find such individuals in your community.

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Free COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic scheduled on Feb. 16

Those in need of a COVID-19 booster will have another chance to receive one during a free clinic scheduled by health officials Wednesday, Feb. 16. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to all who are eligible.

The clinic is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, and will be hosted by the DeKalb County Health Department. Boosters will be given by appointment, and those interested are encouraged to schedule one in advance.

Available COVID-19 vaccine boosters include Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson. Pfizer and Moderna vaccine recipients are eligible for a booster six months after their second dose. Johnson and Johnson vaccine recipients are eligible for a booster two months after the first dose.

To sign up for a booster appointment online, visit app.acuityscheduling.com.

Another COVID-19 vaccine clinic for initial doses and boosters, along with vaccines for children as young as 5 years old, is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Sandwich High School, 515 Lions

Road in Sandwich and will be hosted by the DeKalb County Health Department.

Vaccinations will be given by appointment, and those interested are encouraged to schedule one in advance.

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Northern Rehab hosts collection for area food pantries

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is hosting a food drive through Feb. 28 to benefit food pantries that serve the DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa and Rochelle communities.

Donations will support Barb Food Mart, Spartan Food Pantry, Genoa Area Food Hub and Rochelle Christian Food Pantry.

Items needed include canned meat (chicken, tuna), pasta, dry goods, canned foods (soups, sauces, fruits or vegetables), rice, beans, applesauce, paper goods, personal care items, cleaning products or any nonperishable items that have a longer shelf life.

Items can be dropped off at any of the four Northern Rehab locations: 3266 Sycamore Road or 232 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, 540 E. Main St. in Genoa, or 1211 Currency Court in Rochelle.

For more information, visit northernre- forms are available at kish.edu/excelhabpt.com or call 815-756-8524. lence. For questions, contact Kishwaukee College Human Resources at kishhr@ kish.edu.

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The Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees sponsors the annual program, which recognizes outstanding employees for their contributions to the mission of the college and their efforts to make that mission a reality.

The community, as well as students and employees, are encouraged to submit entries highlighting the dedicated efforts of faculty and staff at the college.

All full-time employees, part-time employees and adjunct faculty members other than cabinet-level administrators are eligible to be nominated for an award.

The five award categories are Full-Time Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, Support Staff, Professional Staff and Part-Time Staff.

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NIU Annuitants headed to Nashville May 30-June 3

Reservations are being accepted for the Northern Illinois University Annuitants Association trip to Nashville on May 30-June 3.

Trip highlights include a guided tour of Nashville, a stop at the Parthenon, the world’s only full-scale reproduction of the famous Greek temple, a show at the Grand Ole Opry and a backstage tour, and a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The group will see a show at the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater, tour the Belle Meade Plantation, visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and enjoy a Farewell to Nashville dinner party with entertainment.

The trip costs $743 per person based on double occupancy and includes a daily continental breakfast plus four dinners.

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THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – With just one online application, eligible high school students can apply for more than 75 different scholarships at the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Applications are available at dekalbccf.org/scholarships. The deadline for most of the awards is April 1.

“All high school seniors in DeKalb County should check out our universal application and meet with their guidance counselor because there is such a variety of awards available for students at many difference high schools,” grants and scholarships manager Becky Zantout said in a news release.

“DeKalb County has so many generous donors that created these awards.”

Students can find the universal scholarship application on the community foundation website to apply to any of the scholarships for which they qualify.

While most scholarships fall under the universal scholarship application, some require an individual application. These additional awards include scholarships to students beyond high school seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees. Interested candidates can review full eligibility require-

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More than 75 scholarships are available for DeKalb County high school students through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. ments and apply online at dekalbccf. org/scholarships.

The following list provides a brief description of some of the scholarships: The Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship benefits a student who graduated from a high school in DeKalb County and attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Economic Sciences. Applications are open and due April 1.

The Dr. and Mrs. Harold P. Wells

Scholarship provides support to current and retired DeKalb Fire Department employees and their dependent family members for educational expenses including college tuition, fire courses, educational short courses, conferences and summer camps. Applications are open and due April 1.

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THE MIDWEEK Indian Valley Theatre announced the cast for its next production, “Hansel and Gretel,” adapted by Vera Morris from the classic story by The Brothers Grimm and published by Pioneer Drama.

The director is Karen Leifheit of Ottawa; producer is Kathie Hart of Leland and stage manager is Jen Ketchum of Sandwich.

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GENOA – A new scholarship to support the further education of LGBTQ+ students has been created at Genoa-Kingston High School by a school alum who said he wants, in part, to support the school’s gender and sexuality club.

The Speak Out! Award is a college scholarship created by Genoa-Kingston graduate Tom Gustafson and his partner, Cory Krueckeberg, through their media production company Speak Productions. The scholarship was established to foster service within and increase visibility of the LGBTQ+ community by celebrating graduating seniors who have worked to build positive LGBTQ+ awareness.

Gustafson, who graduated from Genoa-Kingston High School in 1994, said he was bullied for his sexual orientation in high school.

“Growing up in a small town is hard, and growing up as an LGBTQ+ individual in a small town is even harder,” he said. “This scholarship is a simple, small way to encourage and celebrate kids that do have the courage to be out. It’s not an easy thing to do. I wish I had the courage to do that when I was their age.”

Applicants must be graduating seniors entering a 2- to 4-year college in 2022 and must identify as LGBTQ+. The one-time $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one or more deserving recipients. The deadline to apply is April 1. Recipients will be announced at the Genoa-Kingston Senior Academic Awards Night.

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Tom Gustafson (top left) and his partner Cory Krueckeberg (top right) created the Speak Out! Award college scholarship through their media production company Speak Productions.

Also pictured on set of the film “Glitter & Doom,” are Ming-Na Wen (bottom left) and Alex Diaz. easy, Gustafson said, which is why he wants students to know he celebrates them.

“They are true to themselves and fully embracing their identity,” he said. “It’s exciting and inspiring to

see that they fully embrace who they are and are not shy to speak their truth.”

Gustafson said that one of the reasons he created the scholarship was in support of LGBTQ+ students at Genoa-Kingston High School after the Sexuality and Gender Equity Club stipend was delayed by the Genoa-Kingston school board in November. The delay spurred some public outcry in the community.

In January, the board unanimously approved a $717 stipend for the club’s adviser to use for club activities.

“Now more than ever, it’s important to be true to yourself,” Gustafson said. “I hope the scholarship will bring some attention to the students as well as increase awareness to other schools. It’s important to embrace these courageous students and let them know they are welcomed, appreciated and celebrated.”

Speak Productions’ work has won more than 60 awards and screened at more than 250 film festivals around the world. The company’s film, “Glitter & Doom,” which is in post production, is the first to use the iconic tunes of Indigo Girls as musical storytelling. Gustafson graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in film and television. Krueckeberg graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the Professional Actor Training Studio at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana.

To apply for the Speak Out! Award, visit forms. gle/FRZA7cbcsbusYQNk7.

For information or to request a PDF of the application, email speak@speakproductions.com.

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Little Lambs marks Lutheran Schools Week THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb recently celebrated Lutheran School Week, joining more than 200,000 students in 1,885 schools across 35 districts nationwide.

This year’s theme was “In All Things,” with other themes encompassing children, creation, community, church and Christ.

Although COVID-19 continued to limit the ability to hold some of the traditional events, the preschool was able to get creative and participated in a variety of activities Jan. 24 through Jan. 30, according to a news release.

As a Lutheran school, part of its mission is to help others by giving back.

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Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb recently celebrated Lutheran School Week. This year’s theme was “In All Things,” with other themes encompassing children, creation, community, church and Christ. ing a “Thank You” canvas for local first responders and health care workers and recording a video of the children singing chapel songs.

Each day at Little Lambs Preschool is filled with educational and spiritual activities that also focus on kindergarten readiness, according to the release.

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Little Lambs Preschool is open to all children and their families regardless of religious affiliation and is licensed by the state of Illinois.

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kfinlon@shawmedia.com SHABBONA – The filing of a federal reservation resettlement act by a Kansas senator has renewed the hopes for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as it seeks to reclaim nearby land in Shabbona.

According to U.S. Congress records, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act of 2021 was introduced by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on Nov. 18, 2021. That was one day after the DeKalb County Board voted in a 12-11 partisan split to table a plan that would have included creating a letter for support for the Potawatomi Nation, a request that also was tabled the month before.

The nation has sought the support of the County Board for years. The filing of the federal legislation, which hasn’t been passed yet, could encourage the board to review an additional request, said Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Chairman Joseph Rupnick. The nation believes the more elected voices backing its cause, the stronger its message will be in Washington.

“Now that it’s actually filed – it’s in text, everybody can see it – we need to revisit that again and say, ‘OK, here’s the bill as it stands today, and this is what we’re asking for,’ ” Rupnick said.

“So hopefully we can build that support again, too.”

Rupnick said Illinois museum officials, along with nation heads, have been working to identify Potawatomi Nation burial sites so they will no longer be disturbed.

“Right now, I know that there are a lot of areas that are looking to expand ... different roads and things like that,” Rupnick said. “And we’re working with the state to make sure that we’re notified anytime there’s anything that has disturbed in the land. We’ve occupied this entire area and there’s probably more mounds, grave sites and homesteads than we could probably ever imagine.”

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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Chairman Joseph Rupnick talks Dec. 17 at the Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum about land near Shabbona that may still be owned by the Potawatomi Nation as life-time Shabbona resident and supporter Denny Sands looks on.

Rupnick said that’s one of the reasons why he has been working to have the land near the village of Shabbona be returned to the native nation.

“I think what it does is it corrects a historical wrong,” Rupnick said.

Rupnick said nation officials are working with area U.S. House representatives to start a similar bill from those chambers as well.

The nation is seeking to reclaim 1,280 acres of land near Shabbona State Park in the southern part of DeKalb County. Under the Federal Non-Intercourse Act, the U.S. Congress is the only governing body with the authority to designate land titles for native nations.

Rupnick said it was his understanding that some of the County Board members were hesitant to show their support of the U.S. Senate bill until they actually saw the bill.

County Board Chairman John Frieders said at the time that the board would consider supporting the cause when legislation arrived.

Rupnick said he doesn’t hold the partisan split vote in November against the County Board.

According to the federal bill, any human or cultural remains within the land owned by the state of Illinois and the local governments within the boundaries of the reservation would be protected. The bill also says the federal government would pay $10 million to the tribe as a partial settlement for the tribe’s economic development and land acquisition purposes.

DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office and county administrative officials confirmed the matter could be brought back to the County Board at a later date after going through committee. As of December, Rupnick said there has not been any date set for another presentation for county government.

Rupnick said he feels that the nation has had a lot of support from Shabbona locals.

“We’ve spent really the last 30 years building relationships with the local community here,” Rupnick said.

Shabonna resident Denny Sands said his mother’s side of the family, the Higgins family, knew Chief Shab-eh-nay, Rupnick’s fourth great-grandfather.

“He used to come by their cabin and eat mush with them down by Seneca, that area,” Sands said.

The nation’s Chief Shab-eh-nay, Rupnick’s fourth great-grandfather, was given land near Shabbona in 1829 under the Treaty of Prairie du Chien.

However, the land illegally was sold without the chief’s consent in 1849 and the land title was then passed to non-Native Americans.

Since 1849, several individuals, the state of Illinois, the DeKalb County government and corporate entities assumed ownership of the reservation. Only the U.S. Congress can extinguish the Native American land title under the Federal Non-Intercourse Act, however.

Since the mid 1800s, the nation has been working to get the federal government to recognize it is still a reservation and the Potawatomi people still have claim to the land.

Sands said he was first made aware of indigenous land reclamation efforts in the area when he was a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy in the 1970s.

Sands said some Shabbona residents at the time were concerned about what might happen to their community. He’s followed along with the Potawatomi Nation’s pursuits ever since.

“Obviously the community doesn’t want to become a downtown Chicago, with traffic and people coming in and out,” Sands said. “But yet, there’s the economic opportunity for businesses to come in. You could argue both ways.”

Rupnick said the nation is not looking to displace anyone who lives in the community currently.

“Our first and main goal is to get the land back and recognized under the Prairie Band Potawatomi jurisdiction,” Rupnick said.

Sands said he is “100% behind” the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in its pursuit to reclaim the land.

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