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WEEK IN REVIEW Officials: County home sale isn’t imminent

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Board recently was presented with several options to address the county nursing home’s financial woes, while officials said they wanted to reassure the public it’s not the government’s intent to close the center.

DeKalb County Administrator Brian Gregory said that while some revenue came into the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in January, persistent budget shortfalls mean the government will soon have to step in to offer additional financial aid.

“As we look out ahead to next week with the claims going out and payroll obligations and also some [legal settlement] obligations ... we’re looking at about another $1 million next week that will need to be infused in order to meet payroll and vendor obligations,” Gregory said.

County officials previously said the nursing and rehab center was meant to exist on its own financially. However, because of the continued budget constraints from the nursing home, the County Board has had to approve $6.4 million in total financial aid to the facility so far, Gregory said.

The average daily census for the center went from 181 in 2018 to 168 in 2019 to 141 in 2020 to 117 this year. In order to break even, the nursing home census would have to be at about 175 people, county officials said.

Gregory said the nursing home was at 119 occupants at the end of 2021. However, county nursing home officials confirmed there were 128 residents as of Feb. 7.

The DeKalb County Board earlier this month approved a $10,000 contract for a consultant to help the county decide whether to sell the county nursing home.

The contract for consulting and broker-

age services went to Marcus and Millichap, which has offices in Chicago and Oak Brook Terrace.

During the Feb. 9 meeting, consultant representatives told County Board members they had a few options for the nursing home. One is to sell the facility to a private buyer. Another could involve a limited asset sale, or sale of property, plant and equipment.

Dawn Lawton, the center’s dietary director, said she wanted to make it clear to the public that, while selling the nursing home is an option for the County Board, that doesn’t mean the board is actively trying to sell right now.

Gregory said he understands the concept of a sale could be scary and that residents or their loved ones living in the home may wonder if they would need to find someplace else to go. He said the facility’s goal remains to provide the best care to its residents.

DeKalb city manager gets 2.5% cost of living raise

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – In line with an increase in wages for city of DeKalb employees this year, the DeKalb City Council approved a 2.5% cost of living wage increase for its city manager last week.

The council voted, 8-0, to approve the increase during its Feb. 14 meeting at the DeKalb Public Library. No aldermen were absent from the meeting.

DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas declined comment on the matter during the open meeting, although Mayor Cohen Barnes said the increase was one that all

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city staff was awarded for fiscal year 2022. ”And the city manager is our direct report,” Barnes said. “So we need to approve he is awarded the 2.5% cost living adjustment, as well.”

Seventh Ward Alderman Tony Faivre said he appreciates everything Nicklas has done for the city in the past few years especially.

“I absolutely feel like you deserve this increase in pay,” Faivre said to Nicklas.

Barnes said he “agreed 100%” with Faivre and heralded Nicklas’ time as city manager.

“We’re getting off cheap in this process,” Barnes said.

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Barnes said he appreciates Nicklas’ diligence and the energy he puts into the work he does.

“So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Barnes said.

Nicklas was hired in late 2018 with a starting salary of $150,000. In January 2019, he took a 30,000 pay cut that brought his salary down to $120,00, city management analyst Scott Zak said in an email Feb. 15.

Nicklas’ 2019 pay cut was proposed by himself, as part of a plan later approved by the City Council to fix a $1.1 million budget shortfall, which also included laying off four department heads in the city.

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ON THE COVER Julie Weingarz of Sycamore serves the ball during the Sycamore/DeKalb Pickleball Players Challenge on Feb. 8 at the Sycamore Park District Sports Complex.

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Huskies on Parade was a public art project born in the wake of the 2008 shooting at Northern Illinois University that killed five students and injured 17 others. A local business is trying to find where those husky statues are now.

Map project seeks the current locations of ’08 Huskies on Parade THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – A local business is working with a Northern Illinois University program to bring new energy to the Huskies on Parade, a public art project born in the wake of a tragedy.

On Feb. 14, 2008, the DeKalb and Sycamore community came together in shock and grief after a former student opened fire in a lecture hall at NIU. Five students were killed and 17 injured before the shooter turned the gun on himself.

That summer, a grassroots effort put Huskies on Parade in motion. Businesses, community groups, and individuals sponsored local artists to paint fiberglass husky dog statues.

Each artist painted a 40-inch dog, given to the sponsor, and a half-size replica. The small dogs were displayed in the 2008 NIU Homecoming parade and later sold at auction. Auction proceeds supported a scholarship honoring the five students who died.

Fourteen years later, many of the big dogs are still displayed at locations around the area. As businesses have closed or moved, some statues have disappeared from public view.

In 2021, DeKalb business OC Creative relaunched the Huskies on Parade website. The site includes a map of all known statue locations.

“We have a desire to see the arts flourish and expand in our community and to continue honoring the story behind these works of art,” OC Presi-

dent Brian Oster said in a news release.

Oster became involved in the project while brainstorming ideas for the students in NIU’s 40TUDE Business program. 40TUDE connects students studying marketing with local organizations in need of marketing help.

While looking for ways to give the students website experience, Oster discovered the original Huskies on Parade website had lapsed.

“I looked for details about the Huskies on Parade and couldn’t find much online,” he said in the release. “Here we have these beautiful painted sculptures around the community and no one was telling their story.”

More than 40 statues were painted for the original art project. The online map at www.huskiesonparade.com shows confirmed locations for about half of them. OC is hoping the community will help them locate the dogs whose whereabouts are unknown.

Organizations that are home to a husky statue are encouraged to contact OC and make sure their dog is on the map. People who have a dog no longer on display are encouraged to reach out as well, particularly if they would like to see the statue returned to public view.

“If you have a statue that needs a home, contact me,” Oster said. “Whether inside offices or outside buildings, we will find them forever homes.”

For more information about Huskies on Parade, visit huskiesonparade. com. To report the location of a husky statue, email brian@occreates.com.

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St. Mary student again wins regional spelling bee

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – By correctly defining the word “inoculate” during the championship round and by spelling “posterity” correctly the round before, a student from St. Mary School in DeKalb won the DeKalb County regional spelling bee for the second year in a row.

Max Foley, 11, will now go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. this summer.

After his win Feb. 12 in the Sycamore High School auditorium, the DeKalb resident said he believes vocabulary rounds in the spelling bee are harder than spelling rounds.

“Sure, there’s a 50/50 chance you’re going to get it right,” Foley said. “But it’s still terrifying.”

Seventeen student winners, who won their respective district spelling bees, competed in the regional competition.

Jeff Smith, assistant superintendent for the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, said it was the first time he could recall holding a regional spelling bee in the evening.

“So our ratings might be going up,” Smith told the audience with a chuckle. “This is prime time.”

Participants included students from DeKalb School District 428, Sycamore School District 427, Genoa-Kingston School District 424, Indian Creek School District 425, Hiawatha School District 426, Hinckley-Big Rock School District 429, Sandwich School District 430 and Somonauk School District

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terity” correctly, Rocush spelled “congeniality” incorrectly. Foley then won the spelling bee by correctly defining “inoculate.”

“They’re a spelling powerhouse, I’ll tell you,” Miles Foley, Max’s father, said with a chuckle about St. Mary in DeKalb.

Max Foley said he prepared for this year’s bee by drilling words at home with the help of his family. He said the previous year’s national spelling bee was held virtually, so he didn’t get to actually travel to Washington, D.C., although he appeared on the ESPN 3 network.

“It may seem like it’s awesome, but it’s actually terrifying,” Max Foley said.

“Knowing so many people you knew were watching,” said Stephanie Foley, finishing her son’s sentence.

Smith recalled having to proctor Foley’s side of the virtual national competition as part of protocol for the national spelling bee in 2021.

“I was in your dining room for at least three hours,” Smith said to Stephanie Foley, both chuckling.

Max Foley said he’s looking forward to traveling Katie Finlon - kfinlon@shawmedia.com to the U.S. capital this time around. Plus, he said, he will get to visit with relatives he has in the WashingMax Foley, 11, a student at St. Mary School in DeKalb, was named champion in the DeKalb County Regional Spelling Bee ton, D.C. area – and likely stay with them, too.

“Free real estate,” Max Foley said, while being on Saturday, Feb. 12, at Sycamore High School. met with laughter from his mom.

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The first runner-up for the bee, also for the second will air on ION and Bounce, available free and overyear in a row, was Bella Rocush, 12, who also is a the-air to viewers, as well as on cable and streaming student at St. Mary School. After Foley spelled “pos- services.

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THE MIDWEEK When most of us have broken pieces of glass, we sweep them up and dump them in a trash bin. Not Michelle Rial, a fused glass artist from Serena. Rial transforms glass piecies and chips into colorful works of art.

Rial will demonstrate her fused glass art process at the March 3 meeting of the Kishwaukee Valley Art League. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore. The public is invited.

For 20 years, Rial has created nature-inspired textural, multi-layered fused glass artworks. Current world events have impacted her art, completely shifting her visual focus from nature to abstraction. These fused glass pieces are created by stacking hundreds of different colors and shaped fusing glass pieces, chips and powders.

Under high temperature and pressure, it is then kiln fired. The final shape is cut with a diamond wet saw and ground smooth. Powdered glass is sifted onto the top surface, then kiln fired again to achieve a smooth texture. Each firing program takes from 18 to 28 hours with a minimum of 12 hours before the kiln can be opened.

pressure into a unique visual pattern.

This technique creates a physical movement, compressing and shifting colors and perspective.”

With a visual communications degree, Rial has traveled from trade shows to print design, dental prosthetics, leaded stained glass, and finally into fused glass creation.

She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Exemplary Award-Omniprize in Ottawa, first place Glass Awards in both Harmony-Blaine, Minnesota, and Elk River, Minnesota, and a showcase feature in the 2015 Spring Delphi Glass Catalog.

She has even lectured and given a fused glass demonstration at the Hsinchu Museum in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

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The Kishwaukee Valley Art League Photo provided is committed to promoting local artists Michelle Rial will demonstrate her fused glass art process at the March 3 meeting of the and dedicated to the development of Kishwaukee Valley Art League. upcoming artists in the Kishwaukee Valley area. Hy-Vee and Waste Man“My ‘Compression’ series is a foray news release. “The integration of dif- agement are patron members of the into experimentation with transparent fering colors, thicknesses, shapes and organization. Visit www.kval-nfp.org and opaque fusing glass,” Rial said in a opacity are merged under heat and for information.

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Pickleball gaining popularity among all ages

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

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YCAMORE – Bonnie Ward of Sycamore loves pickleball because she can play it with people of all ages.

Ward, who is 80 years old, often plays with three generations of her family members.

“I played tennis for 30 years in St. Louis and for 10 years here, and I tried playing pickleball when I was in Florida with my brother-in-law,” Ward said.

“I loved it. Last year, I gave up tennis, and now I mostly play pickleball.

“My son, grandchildren, other members of my family, we all play pickleball. It’s something we can all play as a family together,” she said.

Pickleball has been described as a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis.

“What’s unique about pickleball, though is that you can take your time and play leisurely for fun or take it more seriously and competitively,” said Jeff Myles, athletic coordinator at the DeKalb Park District. “There’s all levels of players, from novice players, recreation players to competitive tournament players.”

Ward and her son Jim were two local competitors in a recent cross-town tournament put on by the DeKalb and Sycamore park districts. The first competition was held Feb. 8 in Sycamore and the next one will be March 8 in DeKalb.

The cost to participate in the tournament is $10 per person as a single or a couple. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at the DeKalb Park District Sports and Recreation Center, 1765 S. Fourth St., with a lunch social to follow the contest.

Register in person at either the DeKalb or Sycamore park district offices or online at https://bit. ly/3g8xERQ. According to the USA Pickleball Association, the sport of pickleball was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

There are two different accounts of how the sport got its name. According to Joel Pritchard’s wife, Joan, she started calling the game pickleball because “the combination of different sports reminded me of the pickle boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats.”

However, according to Barney McCallum, the game was named after the Pritchards’ dog Pickles, a cocker spaniel who would chase the ball and run off with it.

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association has named pickleball as the fastest growing sport in the United States. In 2021, pickleball grew to 4.8 million players in the US, with a two-year growth rate of 39.3%.

Theresa Tevsh, superintendent of recreation at the Sycamore Park District, said the sport has become increasingly popular here, too.

“We only had two pickleball courts when we built our sports complex in 2018, and we quickly

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Samantha Hathaway hits the ball to Bonnie Ward during the Sycamore/DeKalb Pickleball Players Challenge on Feb. 8 at the Sycamore Park District Sports Complex. The next cross-town tournament will take place March 8 at the DeKalb Park District Sports and Recreation Center. added two more,” she said. “Right now, we only have one outdoor pickleball court, and we are planning on adding more courts [in future projects].”

Drop-in pickleball is available at both park districts, the Kishwaukee Family YMCA and the Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center. The center also offers a class for beginners and a pickleball league.

Jason Schlieben, wellness center director, said he has seen a significant increase in the number of people playing pickleball since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When the pandemic began, we really only had a handful of people playing pickleball here,” he said.

“Now we have well over 50 members who are consistently playing on a weekly basis, and that number continues to grow every month.”

He attributes some of the popularity to how people can learn to play very quickly, and all they need is a paddle and a ball.

“That doesn’t mean it’s not a challenging game, and I think that really adds to the game’s charm,” Schlieben said.

“One thing that is unique and exciting about

pickleball is that people of all ages can play together, which is a fantastic way of bringing the people of our community together,” he said. “It’s exciting to see high school kids reaching out to adults in their 60s and 70s to come play pickleball with them on the weekends.”

Many of the pickleball players that competed in the cross-town tournament on Feb. 8 were new to the sport.

Liz Bockman of Sycamore started playing for socialization and to learn a new skill during the pandemic. Julie Weingarz of Sycamore started as a form of exercise.

“What I love about pickleball is that it’s fun, and we don’t have to take playing too seriously,” Weingarz said. “It’s a form of mild-to-moderate exercise.”

Bockman first learned about the sport when she saw a group of women playing it. She approached them to find out what game they were playing, and she was invited to joined in.

“I’d tell anyone that’s interested in playing not to be afraid,” Bockman said. “Come out and try it, it’s really fun. It doesn’t take too long to learn, and you’ll make a lot of friends.”

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Oncken announces county judge candidacy THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – Riley N. Oncken of Sycamore announced his candidacy for DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy of retired Judge Robbin Stuckert.

DeKalb County Clerk Doug Johnson confirmed Oncken’s candidacy means the race is now contested, with appointed Judge Marcy Buick running as his opponent.

According to a news release from Oncken’s campaign, Oncken has served the community as a general practice attorney since 2004. He has lived in DeKalb County since he began law school at Northern Illinois University three years earlier.

In addition to private practice, Oncken served as a conflict assistant public defender for DeKalb County from 2013-2019, handling cases involving juvenile abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, misdemeanors and felonies.

Throughout his legal career, Oncken has devoted his time to serving those in need as a volunteer attorney for CASA DeKalb County, Administer Justice, and Prairie State Legal Services. He

also participated in the 50 Men Who Cook fundraiser for CASA DeKalb County and was a founding member of the Spartan Food Pantry.

Oncken previRiley Oncken ously served as a Republican on the DeKalb County Board from 2008 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2015. He also has more than 20 years of service to the Republican Party and is a long-serving Republican precinct committeeman.

Oncken also served on the Boards of the Sycamore Rotary Club, the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the NIU College of Law Alumni Council. He serves on the board of the Sycamore Education Foundation and is the treasurer of Goodfellows of DeKalb/Sycamore.

He has served as a trustee for Christ Community Church in DeKalb, and he and his family attend Harvest Chapel in Sandwich.

Oncken has lived in Sycamore since 2003 and lives there with his wife, Heather, who is a nurse, and their four daughters.

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SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Treasurer Becky Springer announced she is seeking election to the office in November.

The announcement comes after Springer was appointed to the office in January 2021, following the retirement of former treasurer Christine Johnson.

“As the incumbent treasurer, serving DeKalb County has been a privilege and an honor,” Springer said in a news release. “Given my degree and experience, the transition to treasurer was very smooth. The Treasurer’s Office is run with fiscal responsibility, transparency and a strong desire to serve those who live in DeKalb County.”

Springer was born and raised in DeKalb County. She is a graduate of Sycamore High School and received a

bachelor’s degree in economics from Northern Illinois University. She worked in the banking industry for 20 years before becoming treasurer, most Becky Springer recently at the Illinois Community Credit Union.

Springer has served within the Sycamore Rotary Club, and she serves as a board member for the Sycamore Education Foundation. She lives in Sycamore with her husband and two children.

“With the support of the voters in the 2022 election, I will serve the citizens of DeKalb County to the best of my ability, continuing my record of efficiency, transparency and fiscal responsibility,” she said in the release.

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New construction plans a go at DeKalb FUMC

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Staylor@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb First United Methodist Church was given the allclear by the DeKalb City Council this week to move forward with its plan to build a new church on North Annie Glidden Road.

The church has been at 317 N. Fourth St., at the corner of North Fourth and Oak streets, for more than a century.

The City Council voted, 8-0, to approve final plans for the church to construct a 10,986-square-foot building at 2501 N. Annie Glidden Road, across from the DeKalb County Health Facility Campus, according to city documents.

Sherry Uhrich, Youth Missions coordinator at FUMC, said during the Feb. 14 council meeting that the church’s current structure is “not a safe building.”

“We have lots of stairways. We have lots of hallways,” Uhrich said. “We have all the challenges that go along with a 114-year-old building and an older congregation.”

Uhrich said the church’s new build-

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DeKalb City Council on Feb. 14 approved the final development plans for DeKalb First Methodist Church’s new building on North Annie Glidden Road. ing has been 20 years in the making, with the bulk of the planning happening in the past couple of years.

“We hope to put this beautiful building on the north side of town when people come in there,” Uhrich said.

Rev. Jonathan Crail, senior pastor for the church, echoed Uhrich’s public comments during the meeting.

“In the interest of time, I’ll just say ‘Amen’ to what Sherry said,” Crail told the council. “Thank you for your support.”

The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plans a week ago. The church’s rezoning request was approved in July 2020 and has evolved to include removing a steeple

to lower the height of the planned building, originally proposed to scale 86 feet.

“Now it’s going to be about 52 feet high,” City Manager Bill Nicklas said.

“That particular architectural feature has been removed from the building plan.”

According to the outlined development plans, the new church will consist of dark charcoal fiber cement siding and aluminum storefront windows.

The church was a light tan color during the conceptual plan process.

The church will have a 240-seat sanctuary and 65 parking spots.

First Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Morris said she had met Crail during community outreach events in the past couple of years.

“It was really encouraging to see them already diving in on what was going on in the neighborhood years before this building came to fruition,” Morris said. “So I welcome them and I’m excited to see them move forward with us.”

Crail said the church hopes to put the project out for bid and select a contractor by next month. He said the hope is to break ground on the project sometime in April and move in within a year.

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9 nity held at Union Hall. A capacity crowd attended, many wore colorful costumes and numerous prizes were awarded for the costumes. The party, a symbolic end to pre-Lenten festivities, was sponsored by the German-American National Congress (DANK).

Attention of The Chronicle has been called to the necessity of a shelter building of some sort for Annie’s Woods, where tourists may take refuge in case of storm. It will be remembered that last year during the latter part of the summer, several severe storms swept this vicinity, and trees were felled in the camping ground. Fortunately, no one was injured, although there were several narrow escapes.

During the high wind of the forenoon one of the high tension wires strung along North Fourteenth Street broke, and for a moment or two, there was considerable excitement in that neighborhood.

It was at first reported that a child had been injured but investigation failed to confirm the report. On account of the high wind that has prevailed during the day, it will be remarkable if there are not more wires down before the wind abates.

Few people of DeKalb and DeKalb County realize the health conditions that exist here at this time, and have prevailed during the last month or two. Statistics compiled for the district composed of Lee, Ogle, Whiteside and DeKalb counties show that nearly all of the contagious diseases in the district are in some other county than DeKalb.

There is perhaps an exception to this statement in that Sycamore seems to have had more than its share of communicable diseases during the winter.

The big Oakland car belonging to Harry Rowe was badly damaged when struck yesterday by another car at Prospect and South Fourth streets. From what could be learned today, the driver of the other car did not stop to ascertain what damage had been done and the party to blame for the accident is not known. Rowe’s car was hauled to the Quinn garage later in the day for the necessary repairs.

From reports current today from authentic sources, the new order being formed here, that of The Hoboes, now has a total of over 50 members, and some of the liveliest business and professional men in the city have become affiliated with the organization. The sole purpose of The Members of The Hoboes will be to have a good time, in other words, sociability will be paramount. The order will be unique in many ways, for

One of the oldest landmarks of the village, the Shabbona railroad depot, no longer in use, has been purchased by the Shabbona Lions Club. Club intentions are to convert the building into a museum.

Artifacts should be easy to come by since Shabbona is celebrating its centennial year and is noted for its Indian history.

Photo courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

American Steel and Wire Plant on Locust Street is seen looking west from Sixth Street in DeKalb, circa 1890.

instance it has been intimated that the meetings of the organization will be held in a vacant lot, the members eliminating all possible items of expense.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

Mrs. Grace Greenway was the victim of a burglary last night at her home, 415 S. California St., while she was attending church. Approximately $100 cash was stolen. Entrance was made by the back door. The culprit had pulled the hook from the screen door and then forced the lock on the main door open.

During the past several days, considerable equipment and material have been arriving in DeKalb in preparation for the construction of the new bridge over the Kishwaukee on West Lincoln Highway. The new bridge will be constructed by the state, the present structure being worn out and outmoded. A crane and other equipment needed for the construction work have already arrived. Just when work will be started is not known.

Before the present bridge is torn down, a temporary bridge must be built so that traffic can be detoured while the new bridge is being built.

Early morning shoppers in Sycamore were startled to see a flaming auto today. The car belonging to H. Knudsen of Charter Grove caught fire on West State Street and Mr. Knudsen turned the corner of Somonauk Street and stopped.

Carl Munson, seeing the blaze, grabbed a fire extinguisher out of his truck and had the fire almost out when the extinguisher went dry. During this time, the

fire department had been called and it arrived on the scene to finish the job.

Fire Chief Charles Butzow estimated the damage at $15. Assistant Fire Chief Bud Foster said he believed that the combination of electrical wires and gasoline was the cause.

This morning the south side of Lincoln Highway between First and Second streets had rather a bare face as the huge sign in the front of the Knights of Columbus building was removed. The sign, which was about 25 feet high and weighing in the neighborhood of 1,500 pounds, was erected about 18 years ago by W. J. Hope, who operated an insurance business. The massive sign had become weakened and the present owners of the building, Andrew and Philip Peterson, had been trying to obtain someone to take it down for the past couple of years.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

If federal funds are approved, Lincoln Highway from the Kishwaukee River Bridge to Annie Glidden Road may be widened to a four-lane highway by 1974.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has stated that the project would be eligible for partial federal funding under a project called TOPICS. The project would widen the highway for just less than one mile to four lanes, would provide for turning lanes at four intersections, and the installation and improvement of traffic control signals at four intersections.

German music and food were highlights of the annual Mardi Gras celebration the local German-American commu-

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Although last week’s deluge of rain and snow may have created ponds deep enough to swim in, it’s still a little early, and a little chilly. But when toe dippin’, pool splashin’ weather finally does arrive, the DeKalb Park District will be ready for the plunge. In fact, a $450,000 pool improvement project, now under way at Hopkins Park, is scheduled for completion on May 31.

It seems like only yesterday that local residents faced threatening flood waters. And in fact, it was only seven months ago. Now, in the middle of winter, flooding is again a major concern as roads close, basements fill and sewers back up. According to Sycamore Police Chief Dale Vesta, Sycamore road closings as of early this morning included Perry Court, where waters were “between knee and hip deep,” and also Bethany Road, between Somonauk and Peace roads.

Northern Illinois University is looking to get money for building improvements out of legislation which was passed in the state House yesterday. But, money for renovation of the rapidly deteriorating, 100-year-old Altgeld Hall will have to wait at least another year.

The potential development of a regional mall is a major addition to DeKalb, but it is only one piece of what could become DeKalb’s new southeast side. Industrial and commercial developments, and potential developments, coupled with some large infrastructure improvements in the area of Peace Road and Fairview Drive will likely change the face of that corner of the city within the next five years.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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Give DeKalb County taking nonprofit registrations ahead of May 5 fundraiser THE MIDWEEK Nonprofit registration for Give DeKalb County 2022, a 24-hour fundraiser that helps area organizations support DeKalb County residents, is now open.

Donors can give online until midnight May 5 by visiting GiveDeKalbCounty.org, according to a news release from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Between April 21 and May 5, those who prefer to donate by check can print a donation form from the website and give by mail.

Give DeKalb County is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the community foundation. The previous eight giving days have raised more than $5.3 mil-

lion for participating nonprofit organizations, according to the release. In 2021, Give DeKalb County attracted 8,353 donations from donors in 44 different states and four countries.

Participating nonprofits must be 501(c)3 organizations located in or serving DeKalb County that are legally registered to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and are 2022 DCNP members by March 1. The deadline to register for Give DeKalb County as a participating organization is April 1. Online registration and additional details are available at GiveDeKalbCounty.org.

For information about becoming a community partner or media sponsor, or for general questions, contact Grants and DCNP Director Ben Bingle at 815-748-5383 or ben@dekalbccf.org.

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6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. service. On Commission Chair Steve Honeywell March 2 only, an additional noon service also will be available beginning in March will be held. on the first and third Wednesday of the For information, call 815-895-4477. month from 2 to 3 p.m. at Cast Iron Coffee, 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite D, for open Residents can talk DeKalb’s discussion. sustainability plan at forum Anyone is welcome to make suggesDeKALB – DeKalb residents are invited tions or voice concerns regarding the to share their ideas at a public forum environment and climate in DeKalb.

Thursday, Feb. 24, to discuss the city’s sustainability plan with the DeKalb CitiFox Valley Community Services zens’ Environmental Commission. to host job fair March 5 The forum will be held at 7 p.m.

SANDWICH – A job fair with multiple Thursday, Feb. 24, in the Yusunas Meet- area employers will be held from 11 a.m. ing Room in the DeKalb Public Library, to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Fox Valley 309 Oak St., according to a news Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road. release. The conversation will revolve Employers include Fox Valley Commuaround the sustainability plan, to review nity Services, Cedarhurst Senior Living, what’s been successful in the past years Hillside Active Recovery Center, Sandand to get public input on the direction wich Park District and Willowcrest Nursthe commission should work toward in ing Pavilion. the future.

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St. Peter’s Episcopal lists Ash Wednesday services

• June 9-19 – “Something Rotten” • July 14-24 – “A Murder is Announced” • Aug. 18-28 – “The Drowsey SYCAMORE – St. Peter’s Episcopal Chaperone” Church will begin Lenten services by • Sept. 22-Oct. 2 – “The Crucible” offering the Holy Eucharist in person with • Nov. 3-13 – “Clue: On Stage” imposition of ashes at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• Dec. 8-18 – “A Christmas Story” Wednesday, March 2.

For more information, visit www.

For those unable to attend the services, “Ashes to Go” will be held in front stagecoachplayers.com or find the group on Facebook and Twitter. of the church, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mor- Keicher sets Genoa meeting tality and are imposed with the sign of GENOA – State Rep. Jeff Keicher, the cross.

R-Sycamore, will hold a Legislative LisSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located tening Tour meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 218 Somonauk St. in Sycamore.

Monday, Feb. 28, at the Genoa Municipal Building, 333 E. First St., Genoa.

Season tickets for Stage Keicher, who will be joined by state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, will Coach productions on sale give residents a chance to ask questions DeKALB – Tickets for Stage Coach and share any concerns they have on Players’ 2022 season, which includes state issues or legislation. eight productions, are on sale.

The spring session of the Illinois Prices range from $109 to $115 for the House of Representatives is scheduled to eight shows, offering a savings of up to $20. To order season tickets, visit www. continue through April 8. Both Keicher and McCombie welcome community stagecoachplayers.com or call the box office at 815-758-1940 and leave a mes- feedback on their legislative priorities at any time by phone or email. sage.

Keicher’s district office can be reached The 2022 schedule of shows includes: • March 24-April 3 – “The Producers” at 815-748-3494 or repkeicher.com.

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Born: March 15, 1942 in Friendship, TN Died: February 12, 2022 in Silvis, IL Linda Szpekowski, 79, of Rochelle, formerly of Genoa, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL. Linda was born March 15, 1942, in Friendship, TN, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Woods) Bailey.

Linda is survived by her partner, Kevin Hamblen of Rochelle; four children, Tony Szpekowski, Robert (Tina) Szpekowski, Scott Szpekowski, and Sara Szpekowski; five grandchildren; brother, Van Bailey; sisters Charlotte (Charles) Rapier and Kathy (Glen) Kiermeier; and the Hamblen family.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ethel Bailey; and her husband, Ralph Szpekowski.

Cremation care has been provided by the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

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The Northern Illinois University Autism Caregiver Group will host what organizers are calling a fun safety event at the DeKalb Police Department on Feb. 24 to encourage positive interactions with police officers.

The event will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the police department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.

DeKalb school resource officers, social workers and DeKalb Police Cmdr. Steve Lekkas will teach families about how children who have autism might interact with police officers at school, home or in the community.

Northern Illinois University undergraduate student volunteers also will be there to help provide child-friendly activities. Families can take a tour of the police station and meet with officers.

The presentation will be in English and Spanish language supports will be available. RSVP by Feb. 23 to Alison Gladfelter at agladfelter@niu.edu.

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G-K seniors can apply for The suggested donation is $15.

For information, call the church at Health & Sports scholarship 815-784-2355 or visit www.stcatheriGENOA – Scholarship applications are negenoa.org. being accepted for the annual Genoa-Kingston High School Health & Northwest Audubon to Sports Scholarship sponsored by Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists. host Woodpecker program The scholarship is awarded to a G-K There are many unique birds in the senior who participates in at least one world but one of the most amazing bird sport and plans to enter a career in the families in North America, including Illihealthcare or sports medicine field. nois, is the woodpecker family.

Applications are available at the high Peggy Doty, educator for University of school guidance office and on Northern Illinois Extension, will share her knowledge of these birds at a public program, Rehab’s website; completed applications Woodpeckers of Illinois, hosted by North- must be submitted by April 1.

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Bring your trucks & trailers & tell your friends!

Always way too much to list!

Auctioneers: John & Al Henninger, Lyle Lee, Kenny Freeman, Troy Rudy & Andrew Kitson TERMS: Cash or checks w/ proper ID. Visa, Mastercard & Discover will be accepted. 3% Service fee for Credit Card. No property to be removed until settled for.

Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase.

Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

NOTE: Check in time as follows: Thursday, April 7th from 8-6, Friday, April 8th from 8-4.

NO SATURDAY MORNING ENTRIES! FOOD AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS BY GRANGERS! No titled vehicles to be sold unless valid title in sellers name!

After the sale - All items must be removed by Wednesday @ 7:00 P.M. NO SCAVENGERS! Consignment Fees: $0-$100 Donation to Grange, $101-$3000 25%, $3001-$5000 20%, $5001 and up 15% $10 Deposit each required for the following items: tires, gas tanks, major appliances. $50 Deposit required on titled items, no sale fee on titled items, $50. Buy back fee on non-titled items $10.00 Buying?

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5± Miles Southeast of Marengo • 4± Miles West of Huntley

LAND AUCTION Thursday, March 17 • 5pm Central held at the Zion Lutheran School Gymnasium, Marengo • Online Bidding Available

McHenry County, IL

43 acres .2±

Offered in 2 Tracts or in Combination

Located in Huntley Community School District 158 Farming access prior to closing with additional 10% down payment.

Combine both tracts for over 1/4 mile of road frontage.

INSPECTION DATES 2:00 - 4:00 PM Central

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Productive Soils 29.88± Tillable Acres per FSA Investigate for Potential Building Sites Woods with Some Large Mature Trees Hunting & Recreational Opportunities Mini-Farm Opportunity

TRACT 1: 4.5± acres: Open tillable land with a wooded

area and a creek running through. Investigate for a possible beautiful country home site.

TRACT 2: 38.7± acres: Nice mix of productive tillable and wooded acreage. Investigate for a potential beautiful home site or mini-farm. Consider wildlife and recreation potential of the lowland and wooded areas.

Tuesday, February 22 & Thursday, March 3 Meet a Schrader rep at the property on Marengo Rd.

Auction Manager: Matt Wiseman (cell) 219.689.4373 #475.156271 Auction Company: Schrader Real Estate and

Auction Company, Inc., 950 N Liberty Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725 #444.000158, #444.001031 2% Buyer’s Premium

Call or visit our website for property information!

800-451-2709 • SchraderAuction.com

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International 28’ impleme rim; (4) 445/6 platform; Che JD GS3 2630 pickup; ‘11 JD 567 round ba

SULLIV

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

BIDDING CLOSES: THURS.,MARCH 10TH, 2022 STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.CST

HIGHLIGHTS: ‘03 JD 9320 4WD tractor; ‘98 JD 8100 2wd tractor; ‘76 JD 4230 2wd tractor; ‘93 JD 5300 2wd tractor; ‘77 JD 2840 2wd tractor; ‘73 International 674 2wd tractor; Cub Lo-Boy 185 tractor; ‘07 JD 9660STS 2wd combine; ‘12 JD 608C 8 row 30” corn head; ‘06 JD 630F 30’ flex platform; Unverferth HT30 30’ head trailer; EZ-Trail 680 21’ head trailer; ‘98 JD 1770 16 row 30” planter; ‘96 John Deeere 980 30’ field cultivator; M&W EarthMaster 1700 7-shank disc-ripper; International 470 24’ disk; (3) Unverferth 630 gravity wagons; Brent 540 gravity wagon; DMI D470 gravity wagon; Bush Hog 2615 Legend 15’ batwing mower; Woods Cadet 72” 3-pt. mower; International 153 6 row 30” cultivator; JD 400 20’ rotary hoe; Krause 1072 12’ chisel; International 720 plow; Westfield MK100-61 10”x 61’ swing-away auger; Hutchison 8”x 62’ auger; Servis 8’ 3-pt. blade; Donahue 28’ implement trailer; Corn Belt burr mill; (12) JD suitcase weights; 425/65R22.5 tire on 8-bolt rim; 445/65R22.5 tire on 10-bolt rim; (4) 445/65R22.5 tires; 5L-16.1 tire on 8-bolt rim; Down corn reel off 6 row 30” corn head; Lankota crop dividers off JD 600 series platform; Chem-Farm SS saddle tanks; 100 gal. fuel transfer tank w/12V pump on shop-built cart; Win-Power portable PTO generator; JD GS3 2630 display; JD GS2 2600 display; (2) JD StarFire 3000 receivers; ‘96 GMC 2500 4wd pickup; ‘95 Chevrolet 2500 4wd pickup; ‘11 JD Gator 625i 4wd UTV; Allis Chalmers 7060 2wd tractor; Schaben pull-type sprayer; DMI D440 gravity wagon; ‘06 JD 567 round baler

RON & CARL JENKINS

EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS: RON (815) 257-2378 | CARL (815) 674-7999 AUCTION MANAGERS: KEVIN HAAS (309) 264-7767 & LUKE SULLIVAN (309) 371-5214 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • (844) 847-2161 • WWW.SULLIVANAUCTIONEERS.COM • IL LIC. #444000107

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 AT 12:00 P.M. 234.98 TAXABLE ACRES± • 1 TRACT

The Michael C. Blum Living Trust #1 real estate is located 1/2 mile southwest of Waterman, IL or 14 miles south of Dekalb, IL or 20 miles west of Aurora, IL. The property is further described as being in Sections 20 and 21, T38N-R4E, Clinton Township, Dekalb County, IL.

FARMERS AND INVESTORS, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THIS INVESTMENT QUALITY, NEARLY 100% TILLABLE, CLASS A SOILS FARM.

MICHAEL C. BLUM LIVING TRUST #1 MICHAEL C. BLUM, TRUSTEE

REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: M. THOMAS SUITS | 114 W MASON ST. | POLO, IL 61064 | 815-946-2276 AUCTION MANAGER: KEVIN HAAS (309) 264-7767

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

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LASALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. CST

176± ACRES

VIRTUAL AERIAL VIDEO ONLINE!

(SUBJECT TO SURVEY)

4 Tracts

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION 8N316 Dittman Rd., Elgin, IL 60124 Saturday, March 5, 2022

9:00 AM *** Online internet bidding beginning at 10:00 AM ***

3 HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE, NEARLY ALL-TILLABLE CLASS A FARMLAND! 3 WOODED AND GRASS LAND ACRES WITH OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES! 3 POTENTIAL HOME BUILDING SITES! The Hombaker Family Partnership farm real estate is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Streator, IL. From the intersection of Highways 23 and 29 at the north edge of Streator, take Highway 29 west approximately 2 miles to the property. The land is further described as being in Sections 15 & 16, T31N-R3E, Eagle Township, LaSalle County, IL.

HOMBAKER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: JOHN BALESTRI BERNABEI, BALESTRI & FIOCCHI 149 GOODING STREET | LASALLE, IL 61301 | (815) 223-6600 AUCTION MANAGER: KEVIN HAAS (309) 264-7767

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

2011 JD 7830, MFWD, tractor, 837 hrs., IVT 40K w/LHR; 2005 JD 8320, MFWD, tractor, 2373 hrs., PS trans; 1998 JD 4250, 2WD, tractor, 5594 hrs., CAH, PS trans; 1980 JD 4040, 2WD, tractor, open station, 6153 hrs., Quad Range; 2013 JD X734 lawn tractor, AWS, 708 hrs., gas, 60” deck; 2007 JD 9560 STS, 2WD, combine, 1096 sep., 1761 eng.; 2012 JD 606C, 6R-30” Corn Head; 2012 JD 625F, Hydraflex, Grain Platform, 25'; Unverferth HT 25Head Trailer, 25'; 2011 JD 2310 Mulch Finisher, 24'9”; JD 1760. 12R-30”, Conservation, Maxemerge Plus Planter; JD 512 Disc Ripper, 12'6”, 5 shank; Kinze 640 Grain Cart; J & M 500-14 Grain Cart; JD 235 Disk, 24'; JD 84512R-30” Cultivator; Farm Fans CF/SA 320, dryer, 11,323 hrs.; (2) DMI D400 Gravity wagons; J & M 250-7 Gravity Wagon; Brillion FS18061 flail shredder, 15'; Case-IH 7500 Vari Width Plow, 5 BT.; Woods Brush Bull BB840X, 7' Mower; JD 22 Hay Crimper, 6 1/2'; Hutchinson 10” x 70' Auger, swing away hopper; Gehl 8”x55' Auger; JD B Grain Drill, 12', grass seed; Brillion 8' Mulcher; Winpower 250-volt portable Generator, pto; Shaver tractor mounted post driver; JD 3 section drag, 18' w/ evener; 5'x10' trailer (no title); 1500 gal. Poly Tank; Fimco 50 gal Sprayer; Ex-Cell 2004VSWA Steam Cleaner; Champion 80 gal. Air Compressor; JD Quick Hitch; hyd. Fert. Auger; Jamesway shuttle shift Conveyor 8'; 1988 Chevy 70 Custom Deluxe Grain Truck; NI 3632 Manure Spreader; Mayrath bale elevator, 23', 2 wheel transport; JD 200 Bale Elevator, 25'; 7' x 12' hay rack; 29 ton bulk bin w/ agitator; (2) Schuld/Bushnell 4 ton bulk bins; 2 1/2 ton bulk bin; (4) Osborne 40 bu. Hog feeders; (2) Hog Houses, 10'x12'; Aqua Stainless Steel hog feeders, wet & dry - (5) 6', 6 hole, (5) 5', 5 hole, (1) 4'; (10) 5 bu. hog feeders; Palco farrowing pens; (8) farrowing crates; (4) LB White propane heaters, 75,000 btu.; 4'x15' steel hay feeder;(18) wire hog panels, 16'; (8) 4'4” x 7'6” cement H bunks; 5' x 8' livestock rack for pick up; (50) older cow stanchions; misc. hog gates; steel & wood fence posts; steel fence braces; chicken coops.

Consigned by Bruce Krog 630-485-1452 - JD 630 Disk, 16'; Decker 8'x16' Bale Cage Wagon

Ron & Pat Hartmann: Owners 847-464-5317 or 847-502-2552

Auctioneers Note: Please be prompt, 1 hayrack of misc. Clean line of equipment, well maintained, stored inside. Loader available. Visit website for complete listing and Catalog.

Terms: Cash, check, Visa/MC, 4% convenience fee for credit card use. $15.00 bank wire transfer fee.

Number system will be used. Have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Statements made on sale day by auctioneers or owners take precedence over all printed matter.

All items are sold as is where is.

Auctioneers: Mike Espe 630-669-2667 Joel Prestegaard 815-761-7426 Matt Hart 815-757-4722 Elburn, IL 60119 630-365-9838 www.espeauctions.com

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Physical Address: 6071 E 2550 North Road, Streator, IL 61364 • Inspection Date: Monday, March 7th from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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630-802-1868 PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKING SEALED BIDS: 1996 International 4800 Cab & Chassis; DT466 engine / Allison transmission (automatic); 4 Wheel drive; 152" Wheel base; Heat & A/C; 214914 Mi. / 11069 Hrs. 2 spare tires w/ aluminum wheels (1 has split). For appointment to inspect call 815-627-9071.

Bids must be received by March 1, 2022 and should be addressed to: Paw Paw Fire Department, PO Box 81, Paw Paw, IL 61353. Payment to be made by cashier's check drawn on local bank. Sale is "AS IS" with no warranty. PPFD reserves the right to reject any and all bids for cause.

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CLASSICS WANTED Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferraris, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars

$$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED

Al's Electric All Makes, Cash Paid, Reasonable.

Will Pick-Up. 630-660-0571

Retired, but not tired.

Licensed. Only 45 years experience.

Just Call Al

630.514.6569 Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination."

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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The Kelly Miller Team’s Collection of Sycamore Homes 1534 SUNFLOWER DR - 2.59 ACRE RETREAT!

- OUTDOOR LIVING AT IT’S FINEST! - BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME - 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS, MINT CONDITION!

OFFERED AT $799,500

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