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WEEK IN REVIEW Water mains to be replaced on 13th, 14th streets

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Water main replacement projects on two DeKalb streets will soon begin, after the DeKalb City Council on March 28 voted to approve the plans.

The council voted, 7-0, to approve multiple bids totaling $113,400 for water main replacement construction engineering.

Third Ward Alderman Tracy Smith was absent.

The North 13th Street project – which would not exceed $51,500 in construction engineering costs and would replace 2,800 feet of water main on the road between Clark Street and Sycamore Road – is one of two big water main replacement projects slated to begin this summer, said DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas. He said Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental, out of Freeport, won the bid for the project.

“Obviously, that’s not just for design,” Nicklas said. “A good part of that is for the

actual construction supervision.”

The council also approved a $61,900 construction engineering bid to Fehr Graham for 3,139 feet of water main replacement on North 14th Street between Clark Street and Dresser Road.

The total expected cost for the 13th Street project would be about $225,000 and up to about $1.06 million for the 14th Street project, according to city documents.

Water main replacement has been highlighted as a priority for the DeKalb council, which on March 14 expressed unanimous support for a plan to use $1.1 million in COVID-19 relief funds to replace about 200 lead-lined water service lines for DeKalb residents throughout the city.

The plan includes reimbursing homeowners a portion of the cost for replacing parts of the water lines from the water main to shutoff boxes on privately owned property. City officials supported the plan in part because it would help relieve DeKalb residents of paying for it in full.

Road construction on 13th Street in DeKalb appeared to start before 9 a.m.

March 28. The work delayed Littlejohn Elementary School student busses to the school for the students’ first day back from DeKalb School District 428’s spring break.

Nicklas confirmed the 13th Street construction on March 28 was related to the corresponding water main replacement bid.

Lead service line replacement is mandated under the the Illinois Lead Service Line Notification and Replacement Act, which went into effect Aug. 30, 2021. It requires Illinois water systems to begin removal of lead service lines in their respective municipalities no later than Jan. 1, 2027. The replacements are meant to minimize potential lead exposure caused by contaminated drinking water and aging pipe infrastructure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no safe level of lead in drinking water.

Sycamore preps for fiscal year ahead of budget vote

By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The Sycamore City Council got its first look at a full draft of the city’s 2023 plans for a $20 million budget, as city officials look to garner feedback from the public before a final vote.

During a recent City Council meeting, Sycamore City Manager Michael Hall presented a draft of the fiscal 2023 city budget.

Ahead of its upcoming meeting, the Sycamore City Council will look for public comment related to the drafted fiscal

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2023 budget, Hall said.

The FY23 budget will take effect May 1 and run through April 30, 2023. According to the proposed budget draft, the city of Sycamore expects to collect $20,180,013 in revenue and spend about $20,260,134.00 in the next year.

Over 62% of the revenue from the city would come from sales and use tax and property taxes, according to documents.

An additional 14% will come from intergovernmental agreements that are funds received from another government, either in the form of a grant or as reimbursement for costs.

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The remaining amounts are collected from minor revenue sources, such as fees, fines and other miscellaneous revenues.

According to the budget draft, almost half of the city’s budget will go to personnel costs, while remaining funds will be used for city contracts and other services.

The proposed general fund revenue also includes costs the city expects to pay for three pension programs, including police, fire and Illinois Municipal Retirement fund, according to documents. Sycamore’s general fund also is used for dayto-day operations, including for department salaries.

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ON THE COVER Angela Savic, a sales representative for the distributor BC Merchants, pours a sample of whiskey during a tasting event at Hy-Vee in Sycamore on March 26. Pictured (from left) are Jenn Ursin of Rochelle, Annie Johnson of DeKalb, Terry Ursin of Rochelle and Savic. See story, page 6.

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Ready, set, hunt: Check out these area egg hunts separated by age groups and the Easter bunny will make an appearance. A A number of egg hunts and other Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt for activities have been planned leading ages 10-15 will begin at 8:15 p.m. Thursup to Easter, which will be Sunday, day, April 14, at Chamberlain Park.

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The DeKalb Park District will host Breakfast with the Bunny and two egg hunts. The breakfast will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road. The fee is $10 residents/$13 nonresidents. A free egg hunt for children ages 2-10 will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Hopkins Park. A Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt for ages 11-17 will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Hopkins Park. The fee is $5 residents/$6 nonresidents. To register for Breakfast with the Bunny or the teen egg hunt, visit dekalbparkdistrict.com or call 815-758-7756.

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The Sandwich Park District will host a Spring Holiday Egg Hunt from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Knights Park, 1001 N. Latham St. There will be three age divisions: 3 and under, 4-8, 8 and up. The Easter Bunny will be at the egg hunt for pictures. The event will take place rain or shine, but will be canceled in the event of lightning. For information, visit sandwichparkdistrict.org.

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The Cortland Lions Club will host egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Cortland Community Park, Sycamore The Sycamore Park District’s 70 S. Llanos St. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tween Flashlight Egg Hunt will run there will be crafts, face painting, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April games and the Easter Bunny visit. The 14, at the Community Center, 480 S. Junior Egg Hunts for ages 0 to 12 will Airport Road. The event will include take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a music, games, pizza, crafts and a Flashlight Egg Hunt for ages 13 to 18 remote control car racing challenge. will begin at 7:30 p.m. For information, The fee is $15 residents/$20 nonresi- visit www.facebook.com/festivalanddents. Breakfast with the Bunny will parade. be held from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Malta April 16, at the Community Center.

DeKalb County Community GarThe fee is $7 residents/$8 nonresidents dens will hold its Flashlight Easter Egg in advance. Tickets at the door cost $10. Hunt for adults at 6:30 p.m. Friday, To register for these events, visit syca- April 8, at Jonamac Orchard, 19412 moreparkdistrict.com.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Tom Matya

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Tom Matya is the executive director of Opportunity House Inc. in Sycamore.

SYCAMORE – Tom Matya doesn’t use the word “special” to describe people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Instead, he calls them “individuals,” thinking of them as “good, regular folks that want to be happy and enjoy life.”

Matya also thinks that people rush to judge people with disabilities, not giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents.

Matya is the executive director of Opportunity House Inc. in Sycamore.

He took over the leadership role in September 2021, succeeding Robert Shipman, who retired from the organization after 29 years.

Matya has been a longtime board member at Opportunity House and was a consultant for the organization for the preceding six months before being named director.

Community members will have a chance to meet Matya and learn more about Opportunity House during an upcoming art show. The opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Opportunity House’s main location, 357 N. California St. in Sycamore.

During the free event, the community can meet the artists, view the artwork and enjoy refreshments. The artwork was created by Opportunity House students from two of the Visual Thinking Strategies classes. The event is hosted by Opportunity House and Kishwaukee College.

Matya spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about his role as executive director and the upcoming art show.

Milton: Are you originally from the DeKalb/ Sycamore area?

Matya: My wife and I, and our family, moved to the area in 1986. I was

employed by DeKalb Genetics through 2000. I spent the last 20 years with Zea Mays Holdings LLC in Sycamore before starting at Opportunity House.

I’m originally from Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska. I’m still a proud alumni and supporter of the Big Red. Milton: Why did you first get involved with Opportunity House?

Matya: I’ve always been drawn to Opportunity House because of its mission to help people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … This is something I’ve really been drawn to for a long time. It’s all of our responsibilities to make life better for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. I feel a lot of satisfaction to see these folks living their lives to the fullest, and that’s a reward in and of itself.

Milton: How does Opportunity House help people with disabilities?

Matya: The individuals Opportunity House helps get to live in the homes of their choice and do the work they like to do. We have 10 residential homes throughout the DeKalb/Sycamore area, we provide care for individuals in their own homes, and also provide some support for people who live on their own throughout the community or who decide to stay at home with their families.

Milton: What other programs does Opportunity House offer?

Matya: We offer many programs in addition to the residential program.

One of our most popular is our Community Day Services program where more than 80 individuals attend on a

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Milton: What about learning activities and programs?

Matya: It’s important for us to offer programs that improve and enhance the quality of life, so we offer many different activities, such as music therapy and our Learning for Life program. Learning for Life developed a curriculum with over 70 courses individuals can choose to participate in, such as learning how to better handle finances, learning about sports, plant a garden, and a variety of other topics that interest them.

Milton: Tell me about the upcoming art show.

Matya: We’ve been holding the art show for several years. It’s open to the public. It’s a way for multiple individuals to show off their talents, and it’s also a nice open house event where folks can come and the artist will explain their work. It also gives the pub-

Milton: What do you like most about the art show?

Matya: I’ve attended it in the past, and it really is just a joy to see how much joy the event brings to the individuals that are showcasing their talents and how proud they are of their accomplishments. Anyone that attends, it will warm their hearts to not only see the individuals’ work, but also what it means to the individuals that did the artwork.

Milton: Why are events like the art show important?

Matya: Just because a person has intellectual or developmental disabilities, don’t judge them on that. They have so many talents and skills, and if you don’t give them the opportunity, you’d never know. They are just like you and me. They love sports, the arts, participating in plays, going to work, cooking, yoga classes, music. They just want to enjoy life like the rest of us. Some people refer to them as “special,” but they are just like you and me. They’re good, regular folks that want to be happy and enjoy life.

For more information about Opportunity House Inc., visit www.ohinc.org or call 815895-5108.

BRIEFS St. John Lutheran sets Holy Week services

SYCAMORE – St. John Lutheran Church invites the community to its special services during Holy Week, April 10-17.

Palm Sunday services will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 10. A prayer service will be held at noon April 11, 12 and 13. Services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will be at 7 p.m. The Easter Vigil service will be at 7:35 p.m. Saturday.

On Easter Sunday, April 17, services will be at 6:09 a.m. and 9 a.m. Breakfast will be served from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. The menu will include homemade french toast casserole, egg sausage bake, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, juice and coffee.

The church is located at 26555 Brickville Road in Sycamore.

Alderman Mike Verbic schedules Sixth Ward meeting

DeKALB – The public is invited to a Sixth Ward meeting with Alderman Mike Verbic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the DeKalb Police Department second floor community room, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

According to a news release, the meeting is being held to discuss issues and opportunities within DeKalb.

Verbic will provide opening remarks and City Engineer Zac Gill will join to support a discussion of Knolls road improvements. Other topics of discussion include vehicular speeding, residential parking, current and future city projects and other Sixth Ward projects.

Time will be alloted for citizens to comment. The meeting will be held in person only. Attendees are welcome to record and/or live stream the meeting.

Any topics for discussion can be forwarded to mike.verbic@cityofdekalb.com. Those will be presented at the meeting and the feedback shared when possible.

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daily basis and participate in multiple activities of their choosing. It’s held usually every day for 5 to 6 hours a day. Our Opportunity House Industry helps individuals get contract work with multiple companies throughout the country that provides tasks and jobs, and they are paid accordingly. We also help find and train people for community jobs. There are approximately 30 individuals working at different jobs throughout the community and several that are looking for jobs. If someone is looking for individuals to work, reach out and give us a call.

lic an opportunity to mingle. Most of the artwork is paintings, but over the years, the show has involved multiple types of art. The art show is a result of individuals participating in our VTS classes, or Visual Thinking Strategies classes, led by Carla Raynor. She will receive special recognition for all of her years of involvement with the program at the event.

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SHARED PASSION Sycamore Whiskey Club about community, friendships – and also whiskey

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

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YCAMORE – Paul Fix wasn’t intending to start a whiskey club.

“I was a professional brewer and a home brewer – of beer – for 25 years,” Fix said. “All of my friends and my social circle were related to beer. But then I learned that I am gluten intolerant, and I had to figure out what I was going to do. I’ve always loved whiskey, but beer was my No. 1 for a really long time.”

That’s when Fix decided to post in a local Facebook group, asking if there were other whiskey enthusiasts in the area.

“There was a great response, so I created a Facebook group myself,” Fix said. “There were a bunch of members that joined in that first 24 hours.”

Fix established the Sycamore Whiskey Club in February 2021 and the group now has more than 230 members. He attributes the popularity of the club to the trendiness of whiskey.

According to Statista, a global business data platform with statistics across 170 industries and more than 150 countries, in 2021, the highest whiskey revenue of any country was generated in India with around $16.6 billion. The U.S. totaled $16.5 billion, with Thailand, Japan and France also in the top five. The Statista Consumer Market Outlook estimates that by 2025, revenue from the U.S. whiskey market will be around $22.9 billion.

“Whiskey has grown in popularity, because there’s definitely a whiskey trend and sales are crazy,” Fix said. “Distilleries can’t grow or make whiskey fast enough for the demand. Also, unlike a can or bottle of beer, a bottle of whiskey can be shared with many people. It becomes a social event.”

Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from grains like corn and rye and aged in wooden barrels. Bourbon is a type of whiskey, but for a whiskey to be considered bourbon, it must be made in the U.S., distilled from at least 51% corn and aged in new oak-charred barrels. Scotch whisky is made in Scotland from malted barley.

The Sycamore Whiskey Club meets regularly for tours, tastings and events. On Saturday, March 26, the club partnered with Hy-Vee in Sycamore to hold a whiskey tasting and rare bourbon raffle. The event featured five distilleries, five vendors and 80 items to taste.

Club members Clifford Johnson and his wife Sara, both from Dixon, attended the event. They joined the group last fall and have participated in other club events.

“There is no club in our area, and by joining the club, we’ve made new friends,” Clifford Johnson said. “It’s all about the love of whiskey. There are so many different types of whiskey, too. A group can all share the same bottle and taste different things: caramel, oak and wood, fruit, tobacco or smoky.

“The club is more than just drinking, it’s about sharing knowledge and information and the social

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Jeff McCarthy (right), master distiller with Rush Creek Distilling in Harvard, pours a sample of whiskey for Travis Shaffer of DeKalb during a whiskey tasting and rare bourbon raffle event at Hy-Vee in Sycamore on March 26. The event was hosted by Hy-Vee and the Sycamore Whiskey Club.

Kaleb Kennay, owner of Kennay Farms Distilling in Rochelle, pours a sample of rye whiskey during a tasting at Hy-Vee in Sycamore on March 26. aspect,” he said. “It’s a group for people who like whiskey, it’s not about chasing hard-to-find bottles.”

DJ Persad of Sycamore joined the club about a month ago as a way to get to know people after moving to the area.

“It’s an outlet to meet like-minded folks easily, especially as we’re coming out of the pandemic,” Persad said. “I love to travel and bring back a regional bottle. Distilling whiskey really is a craft to be appreciated. It takes years to make and so much time and effort.”

Gus Guevara, Hy-Vee’s assistant wine and spirit manager, said hosting a whiskey tasting event “just made sense.”

“Whiskey is so hot right now, the market is crazy,” Guevara said. “It’s an opportunity for our store to get involved in the community and showcase what we have to offer. It’s an event that’s all about whiskey and bringing people together.”

Ethan Rutten of Sycamore helped the club plan a trip to Barnstormer Distillery in Rockford last month. He joined the club in October.

“It’s as simple as everyone having a love of whiskey,” Rutten said about the club’s purpose. “It’s a chance to share your passion for whiskey with people who are just as passionate as you. It’s actually pretty hard to find. The club allows us to share good whiskeys together and have a good time. It’s connecting the community and building great friendships.”

For more information about the Sycamore Whiskey Club or to join, visit the club’s Facebook group page.

KVAL to honor local art students April 7 The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will honor five local art students from three local schools at its next meeting.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 7, at Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore.

Working with art teachers from the three schools, KVAL’s philanthorpy chair, Molly Walker, has arranged for outstanding second semester art students from Sycamore High School, DeKalb High School and Kishwaukee College to be recognized.

This semester’s recipients are Autumn Tomlinson and Abby Johns from Sycamore, taught by Dawn Cavanaugh and Erin DeWitt; Megan Radtke and Samaria Williams from DeKalb, taught by Tricia Schmacher and Chad Gregory; and Milli McCoy from Kishwaukee College, taught by Miles Halpern.

The students will present samples of their artwork and discuss their techniques. They will then receive a mone-

tary award and certificate of excellence from the art league. The three schools also will be given a monetary award to purchase art supplies for their departments. The public is invited to attend the meeting and help honor these five students.

Also this month, Gallery on State will participate in the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce’s “Taste of Spring” from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 13.

Tickets for this wine-tasting event can be purchased from the chamber.

Attendees will receive a glass to bring to participating businesses to enjoy the samplings of wine.

KVAL member Tamara Shriver is the featured artist of the month for April. Her watercolor paintings are on display in the front window at Gallery on State and are available for purchase.

The art league is working to prepare for the 51st annual Northern Illinois Art Show to be held June 4-5 on the courthouse lawn in Sycamore. This year’s show will offer more than 50 vendors, many of whom are new to the

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Kishwaukee Valley Art League member Tamara Shriver is the featured artist of the month for April. Her watercolor paintings are on display in the front window at Gallery on State in Sycamore. show this year and will provide a variety of new artwork.

The Kishwaukee Valley Art League is committed to promoting local artists and dedicated to the development of

upcoming artists in the Kishwaukee Valley area. Hy-Vee and Waste Management are patron members of the organization. Visit www.kval-nfp.org for information.

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NIU Chemistry Club sets Demo Night THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT DeKALB – Northern Illinois University’s Chemistry Club will hold its annual Chem Demo Night at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 8, in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium at the Holmes Student Center, 340 Carroll Ave., DeKalb.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and free parking will be available at 5 p.m. in the NIU parking deck along the west side of Normal Road, about one block north of Lincoln Highway, or in the nearby visitor lot on Carroll Avenue, just west of the parking garage.

This year’s show is titled “Mike and Sully’s Chemistry Clash” and will feature experiments and character based off of the movie “Monsters Inc.” Two teams – True Blue and Mean Green – will compete to fit screams inside of energy canisters, make monster toothpaste, and more.

After the show, attendees can try hands-on experiments with Chemistry Club members and staff from Adventure Works of DeKalb.

Masks are optional but encouraged to be worn at the event.

To get updates on the show and future events presented by NIU Chemistry Club, visit the club’s Facebook page.

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The Northern Illinois University Chemistry Club will hold its Chem Demo Night on April 8.

BRIEFS Sycamore United Methodist to present Lenten cantata SYCAMORE – Sycamore United Methodist Church Music Ministries will present its annual Lenten cantata, titled “Come Touch the Robe,” at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, and 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, April 10.

The storyline of “Come Touch the Robe,” narrated by Pepper Choplin, focuses on a robe worn by Jesus Christ as a thematic device to recount the interactions of those who were with him during his last days on Earth. The robe will help display Jesus’s healing, glory, authority, humility and victory during his final days, according to a news release.

The 40+ combined choir and full chamber orchestra will be under the direction of Pete Hansen, SUMC director of music.

The church is located at 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore.

For more information, visit sycamoreumc.org or call the church office at 815-895-9113.

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NIU Opera Theatre, “The Happy Prince” and a Stephen Sondheim Tribute, 3 p.m.

NIU Steelband, Steelband Studio, All University Steelband and CSA Steelband, 3 p.m.

Japanese Taiko Concert, 7 p.m.

Chinese Music Ensemble, 6:30 p.m.

Thai Music Concert, 6:30 p.m.

NIU Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Roland Barber Quintet, 4 p.m.

World Music Fusion, 6:30 p.m.

World Music Concert, 3 p.m.

International Guitar Concert Series featuring Grisha Goryachev, 7 p.m.

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Reports indicate that St. Mary’s hall will be filled to capacity on the 18th, the date of the firemen’s first annual ball sponsored by the firemen and others. Proceeds are to be used for the purpose of a first-class radio set, while the balance will be placed in the firemen’s pension fund. Tickets have sold well, and it is believed that there will be more than 2,000 people in attendance at the function.

One of the large telephone poles on South Seventh Street near Girrard Street was broken some time Tuesday night when an auto crashed into it, evidently coming from the south. The pole was broken near the top, on account of three heavy cables being fastened there.

Telephone men spent yesterday setting a new pole and getting the cable lines moved over, and are hoping that the next time the driver wants to hit something, he will refrain from any of the company’s cable poles.

Twenty-three hundred dollars have been subscribed by farmers living south and west of DeKalb for the purpose of fixing up about four or five miles of bad road.

The work has been done among the rural folks in a quiet way, and arrangements are now being made to get considerable crushed stone and gravel for the necessary repairs. The road to be given attention is that leading from the Plank farm on South First Street to the farm of James Coyne, about four miles west. It has been a muddy highway for years, and the farmers out that way have tired of trying to get to town with machines.

We gave away over 800 goldfish last week and we still have one hundred left. To anyone purchasing a tube of Ny-Denta Tooth Paste we will give a globe and two nice goldfish as long as they last. Come early. Secor’s Hotel DeBum of the North Western, two bunk cars which have been used by travelers getting off trains during the night, passed out of existence yesterday when fire razed the two cars. It was believed by the railroad authorities here that the cars had seen their days of usefulness and when it was found the cars were afire, no effort was made to extinguish the flames.

It is understood that the cars have been used all winter by travelers as sleeping quarters, and now that warm weather is approaching, the fellows will have to find other quarters.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

Spring is just around the corner to most people but to Emil Cassier, veteran superintendent of the Sycamore Community Park, it already has arrived. Thursday, Cassier had to order the lawnmowers into action at the golf course to cut the greens. The greens were much too soft to be mowed, but the grass was growing so fast that he was forced to mow it since that is one of the secrets of good golf greens. So, the greens at the park have had a trimming already at a time when the lawns have just started to show a tinge of color. The park is not open for play yet, but Cassier said a few days of hot dry winds will dry out the fairways and place them in playable condition.

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Tenth Street in DeKalb is seen looking north, 1937.

After a month of work, Strains’ Restaurant situated in the basement of their grocery store on the corner of State and Somonauk Street in Sycamore, will be open for the first time Easter Sunday morning for breakfast.

People have been watching with increasing interest, the building of the glass brick stairway on the Somonauk Street entrance for the past few days. The glass brick is just one of the features that make the new restaurant one of the most modern and attractive eating places in town.

Kirkland is again holding its outdoor Easter Sunrise Service one mile northeast of the old Hemp Mill, now Tuttle & Kift Plant. The service begins at 5:10 o’clock and will close the moment the sun appears behind the three large crosses at the top of the hill.

Yesterday afternoon the DeKalb Fire Department was called out twice. The first run was for a grass fire and the second for an auto fire. At 2:20 o’clock, the department was called to North Thirteenth Street where a grass fire was in progress and threatening to spread to nearby buildings. The fire was extinguished without trouble and no damage was caused. Two hours later, a run was made to Rolfe Road where an auto was on fire. The fire was out when the truck arrived and damage had been limited to some burned wires.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

The DeKalb School Board is planning to open “Gurler School” this fall. “Gurler School” is the name arbitrarily given to the Northern Illinois University laboratory school last night as the DeKalb board discussed a proposed agreement with the University for running a public school program at the campus site this fall.

Two federal agencies have approved the placing of a new post office on DeKalb’s east side, between Sixth and Fifth Streets, instead of a west side site proposed

over a year ago. The Army Corps of Engineers and the U. S. Postal Service have both approved placing the new postal facilities on the city’s east side. The post office originally was planned to be put on the city’s west side in the Urban Renewal District. The first plan called for the post office to be placed on a 105,233-square-foot site on Lincoln Highway’s south side across from the First National Bank of DeKalb.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Opportunity House recently received rave reviews on its 1996 Supported Employment Satisfaction Survey.

The survey, sent out annually, asks employers who have used OH’s job placement services if they are satisfied with their employees, with the training provided, with the service and with the commitment OH vocational staff makes with employers to ensure continued satisfaction. This year’s results were the best in the company’s history.

The United Pentecostal Church of DeKalb dedicated a two-acre parcel on South Seventh Street for the construction of a new worship facility Easter Sunday.

Living up to its name, the City of Sycamore may soon be the home of many more trees, now that a landscaping ordinance, requiring foliage for new developments of all kinds, is on its way to the city council. If the new ordinance passes, residences, commercial stores and industries, built after the effective date of the ordinance, will be required to landscape their properties.

Richard Mamoser said one of the reasons he moved to rural Kingston was because he was attracted to an old barn he spotted just off Myelle Road. He said he saw the two-story barn, and the farmhouse it accompanied, and had to own it. But late yesterday afternoon, Mamoser’s barn was totally destroyed in an accidental fire.

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Army vet to auction dollhouse for Ukraine relief

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Lee Newtson of Sycamore has built dollhouses since 1969, when he gave his first creation to his youngest daughter as a gift.

Now he’s putting his decades of experience to a good cause. He soon will auction off his latest creation, dollhouse No. 69, with proceeds benefiting an organization out of Washington, D.C., called GlobalGiving Foundation to support those in need in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion now a month in. Newtson said he chose the foundation because it’s vetted by the Better Business Bureau.

People are invited to send in donations directly to Newtson, and he’ll compile tickets with names and phone numbers. These tickets will be put into a container, and the name he draws wins the dollhouse. He’s been collecting raffle drawing donations for about two weeks, and the pot is nearing $500.

“I really feel sorry for those people over there,” Newtson said, speaking of Russia’s war on Ukraine. “But by God, they’ve got the courage. And then there’s [Russian President Vladimir] Putin coming in with all his tanks and all that stuff, and they’re pushing them

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Sycamore resident Lee Newtson talks March 24 about the dollhouse he has built that will be raffled off as a fundraiser to benefit Ukraine. back. He figured they were going to roll over and play dead.”

A U.S. Army veteran, Newtson, 79, said his work overseas in the military on several classified missions fueled his desire to want to help Ukrainians.

“It’s just a way of giving back,” Newtson said. “We’re all in this

together, and [we should do] whatever we can do to help each other.”

Newtson has been building dollhouses for charity for seven years, he said, after someone from the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago approached him about the work. The organization pays for mate-

rials, he donates labor, and the houses are raffled off for a good cause.

Among other dollhouses in Newtson’s portfolio include one-story ones, multiple-story ones, barns, castles, log cabins, Victorian houses and ones with electrical fixtures. He also recalled a time he created a dollhouse out of whiskey crates from Ireland and how he put electrical fixtures in the dollhouse retroactively.

“And that’s one thing I like about doing them, too,” Newtson said.

“They’re a challenge.”

Newtson said it takes about 100 hours to finish building a dollhouse, and 200 hours if he adds electrical fixtures.

“Once in a while there’s a day I don’t touch it,” Newtson said with a laugh.

“But for the most part it’s therapy for me. I enjoy doing it.”

Newtson said his charity dollhouses over the years have raised thousands of dollars, including the first charity one that raised $15,000 for the children’s hospital selling tickets for $1 or six for $5.

Want to help? To send a donation, address an envelope with the funds to the following address: Lee Newtson, 2535 Lilac Lane, Sycamore, IL 60178 For information, email Newtson at lee@elburnusa.com.

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Elder Care services to host scam recovery support group

to 11 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month at the facility at 1701 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb.

The peer-led support group is open to all adults who have been targeted by scammers. Lee Scott, a licensed clinical social worker, will act as a facilitator.

Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences to help improve awareness and recovery among those who also have been targeted by scammers.

To RSVP for the support group, email team@ecsdekalb.org or call 815-758-6550.

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According to a news release, due to “a new vendor and extensive redistricting,” the voter ID cards that were sent out last week may have the incorrect polling places listed.

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By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The 23rd Judicial Circuit court, which includes DeKalb and Kendall counties, soon will have among its judges a familiar face after Associate Judge Philip Montgomery is appointed to the circuit this summer.

According to a news release, Montgomery was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of DeKalb County Judge Thomas Doherty. Montgomery’s tenure as circuit judge begins July 5 and he will be sworn in at 4 p.m.

July 15 at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore, where he’s served in local court roles for more than a decade.

Montgomery said in the release he wanted to thank the Supreme Court for the appointment.

“For the past 14 years, I have had the honor of serving the citizens of DeKalb County as an assistant state’s attorney, an associate judge and now as a circuit judge,” Montgomery said in the statement. “I will continue to strive for justice in all matters.”

DeKalb County Chief Judge Bradley Waller said in the release the 23rd Judicial Circuit also is thankful for

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Associate Judge Phillip Montgomery has been appointed circuit judge in the 23rd Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Thomas Doherty. the state justices for appointing Montgomery to the seat.

“Judge Montgomery’s work as an associate judge has not gone unnoticed by our Supreme Court,” Waller said in the statement. “We are all look-

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SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Farmers Market has a new location: the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn in downtown Sycamore.

The market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, June through September, with the first market set for Tuesday, June 7.

“Last year we were so thankful for Blumen Gardens to allow us to partner with them on this community event, but we are looking forward to being back downtown Sycamore,” said Shelby Crackel, in charge of events and marketing with the Sycamore Chamber. “We are so excited about bringing the farmers market back downtown, and partnering with DeKalb County Courthouse.”

Tuesdays on the Town will be held in conjunction with the farmers market one Tuesday a month. For dates and information, visit DiscoverSycamore.com.

The Sycamore Chamber is accepting applications for vendors for the market.

To apply to be a vendor or for more information about the Sycamore Farmers Market, call 815-895-3456 or email shelby@sycamorechamber.com.

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staylor@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Northern Illinois University photography students are hoping to get their names recognized in the Guinness World Record book for creating the world’s largest cut-paper snowflake.

Students from NIU’s School of Art and Design gathered March 29 at NIU’s Convocation Center for the six-hour undertaking, although they won’t know if their labor of love will pay off for a few weeks as the group awaits confirmation from Guinness judges.

Students spent the afternoon cutting and folding the snowflake, which will span more than 30 feet across the floor of the Convo Center.

Mikayla Shuster, a senior photography student, called being a part of the project the most exciting thing she has ever done as a student.

“I always loved looking at the Guinness World Record books as a child, but never imagined that I’d have the opportunity to be in one,” Shuster said. “It feels like fulfilling a childhood dream that I never even knew I had.”

The world record is held by Christa Hanson of Garner, Iowa, at 20 feet, 0.5 inches set July 2, 2019.

“Ours is going to be bigger than 35 feet. We are hoping to really definitely break this record,” said Jessica Labatte, associate professor of art and photography area coordinator in the NIU School of Art and Design.

What goes into planning to achieve such a feat?

Practice, Labatte said.

“We did a test right before spring break that took

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Northern Illinois University photography students work on a giant paper snowflake March 29, in the Convocation Center at NIU in DeKalb. us about three hours to make a half size one,” Labatte said. “We are estimating it would take about six hours to cut this full scale one.

Labatte and her class started the snowflake March 28, so the glue would have 24 hours to dry before they started cutting and folding.

In accordance with Guinness Book of World Records requirements, independent witnesses and an independent surveyor were on hand to help confirm the process and the final measurements.

“You can pay extra money to have someone from Guinness come, but [we] decided not to go that route,” Labatte said. “We are documenting everything. We

send in a video of the entire event, along with photographs and witness statements to Guinness.”

The snowflake design incorporates images chosen by the students that are then cut into paper. The paper was unfolded over several hours and took the shape of a snowflake, chosen by students as part of Labatte’s lessons on scale and design.

“We’ve been learning the concept of scale and how you can make something small bigger both metaphorically and literally,” Labatte said. “Our whole department is coming together to work on this. Each student has chosen an image that is going to be represented as part of the design of the snowflake.”

The students in the class, an additional photography teacher and some of Labatte’s seniors who are graduating this semester also participated.

Amy Fleming, a photography adjunct instructor who graduated from NIU in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree, also came to help. Last year, she completed her master’s degree in photography. Once a student in Labatte’s class and now a colleague, Fleming praised Labatte’s efforts to come up with unique assignments for her students.

“I’m excited for all of the good energy that will be present during the making of the snowflake,” Fleming said. “We are all buzzing with excitement over the possibility that we will be in the Guinness Book of World Records.”

Once reviewed, Guinness will send a certificate if the record is broken.

“It might take several weeks to come,” Labatte said. “I feel pretty confident we have everything in order to break this world record.”

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Kishwaukee College names high school art, creative writing winners THE MIDWEEK STAFF REPORT MALTA – Kishwaulee College has announced its winning selections for the Spring 2022 Juried High School Art and Creative Writing Exhibition.

The exhibition showcased paintings, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital media, ceramics, poetry and prose from students throughout the Kishwaukee College District, including DeKalb, Hiawatha, Indian Creek, Rochelle and Sycamore high schools.

Visual art was judged by a panel of Kishwaukee College art faculty and writing submissions were judged by English faculty. Winning selections and artists names include: Best In Show: “Displayed Suffocation” by Cora Early, Sycamore HS Drawings in Black & White: “80′s Alternative” by Vivianne Potts, Sycamore HS, first; “Bentley” by Brianna Chamoun, Sycamore HS, second; “Shoe” by Dylan Benge, Rochelle HS, third Color Drawing: “1st Period PreCalc” by Marlen Hueramo, Rochelle HS, first; “Life Ablaze” by Mira Ryu, Sycamore HS, second; “Hands of Nature” by Rachel Piscopo, Hiawatha HS, third; ”Mr. Creatable” by Uriel Valle, Rochelle HS, honorable mention Painting: “Tangled in Sinking Time”

by Chrissie Fischer, Hiawatha HS, first; “On the Road” by Marlen Hueramo, Rochelle HS, second; “Wonder Boy” by Eric Briseno, Rochelle HS, third; “Goo-Man” by Abby Johns, Syc-

amore HS, honorable mention Sculpture/Ceramics: “Modern History” by Molly Sapita, Sycamore HS, first; “ Medusa” by Arianna Moser, Hiawatha HS, second; “Poker Face” by Loryn Heil, Sycamore HS, third; “Staying Safe” by Lucy Bunger, Rochelle HS, honorable mention Photography/Digital Media: “Bow of Fruit” by Alaina Leal, Rochelle HS, first; “Fire Hazard” by Kylie Davis, Rochelle HS, second; “Clock” by Ayla Walker, Rochelle HS, third; “Frozen Creek” by Allie Mortenson, Rochelle HS, honorable mention Mixed Media: “Shades of Home” by Autumn Tomlinson, Sycamore HS, first; “Untitled” by Janis SchnurrTrebe, Sycamore HS, second; “It’s an Elephant” by Marisa Whaley, Rochelle HS, third; “Block” by Katie Horn, Sycamore HS, honorable mention Poetry: “Oh How We Spin” by Darion Massey, DeKalb HS, first; “No One Cared Before the Flowers” by Arianna Harrison, Sycamore HS, second Prose: “The Desolation of Icarus” by Andrew Miller, Indian Creek HS, first; “Her Brotherhood” by Irish McCoy, Sycamore HS, second The public is invited to view the winning selections from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, through April 14, at the Kishwaukee College Art Gallery, 21193 Malta Road, Malta.

To learn more about the exhibition, visit kish.edu/hsartexhibition. For more information on the Art or English programs at Kishwaukee College, visit kish.edu.

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The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited to 20 attendees and registration is required. Registration The Kishwaukee Family YMCA and closes on Monday, April 18.

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The free event will be held from noon limited to 20 attendees and registration is required. Sign up online at kishymca. to 1 p.m. at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road in Sycamore. Lunch org or contact Kayla Heimerman, YMCA Healthy Living coordinator, at 815-375will be provided.

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DeKALB – J Pappas of DeKalb always has felt a sense of belonging in DeKalb, and their personal story of finding community in the area is featured as part of an audio exhibit that opened March 31 at Northern Illinois University.

Pappas, who uses they/them pronouns, and their wife, Aiden Ford, were interviewed and are one of 11 local residents featured in a new interactive audio exhibit, “Voices of Belonging.” Pappas is NIU’s interim director of social justice education.

What does belonging mean to them?

“The sense of feeling at home in a place, being welcomed wholly, as your whole self, without conditions,” Pappas said.

“I think everyone can learn from the exhibit,” Pappas said. “It’s encouraging conversations and action steps to truly create a sense of belonging. People need to be more open and willing to learn. They need to be curious and open-minded. One of my favorite quotes is ‘How lucky am I to have a mind that can be changed.’”

“Voices of Belonging” is a collaboration between NIU’s Northern Public

ing,” is planned to launch this fall.

The exhibit is located on the main level of NIU’s Founders Memorial Library in DeKalb through April 14.

Free disposable headphones are available at the exhibit, and the audio stories can be heard by scanning a QR code. There also will be three MP3 players available with the stories for listening.

The three-part series is meant to explore the greater NIU and DeKalb community’s residents, how they live and community inclusivity.

The interactive audio exhibit features 11 area residents and students who share their stories in their own voices, interviews with experts who define “belonging” and a rare recording of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking to high school students about belonging. Others featured in the audio exhibit include some familiar faces, Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com provided such as NIU Police Chief Darren MitchEmily Grobe, a 2021 graduate of Northern Illinois University and one of the people representell. DeKalb pastor Angela Baron-Jefed on a panel in the “Voices of Belonging” exhibit, listens to audio on her phone during the frey of New Hope Missionary Baptist opening reception for the exhibit on March 31 in NIU’s Founders Memorial Library in DeKalb.

Church serves as the audio host.

Emily Grobe, a 2021 NIU graduate Radio WNIU and WNIJ, the universi- nity partners, including the photogra- who’s featured in the exhibit, said she’s ty’s Divisions of Outreach, Engage- phy program of the School of Art and felt a sense of community ever since ment and Regional Development and Design. The exhibit builds upon last she started school at NIU. Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclu- year’s “Faces of Belonging” exhibit, See ‘VOICES OF BELONGING’, page 16 sion and various campus and commu- and a third exhibit, “Words of Belong-

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“At first, I thought DeKalb was a small town,” said Grobe, who is from Rockford.

“But I’ve met so many wonderful people and organizations. The more people I meet, the more I’m convinced that DeKalb is a wonderful place to be.”

NIU graduate Tamara Boston of DeKalb, a PhD student who works as a project coordinator for NIU’s Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said she remembers the feeling of belonging she felt when she first visited NIU’s campus.

“I was standing outside the student center, and I guess I looked bewildered, because some students came up to me and asked if I was lost and if I needed help,” Boston said. “I’ve always felt like I belonged, not just at NIU, but also in the DeKalb community.”

To make DeKalb even more welcoming and to help others feel like they belong, Boston has simple advice: Smile.

“Creating a sense of belonging in the community doesn’t have to be anything big,” Boston said. “It can be as simple as a smile to a stranger, letting them know ‘I see you and you belong.’ ” Jennifer Groce and Monique Bernoudy, assistant vice president of NIU’s Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, co-coordinated the Belonging Collaborative on campus.

“We’ve never had an exhibit like this on campus before, one that is this visual, audi-

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tory and engaging,” Bernoudy said. “It’s exceptional that so many people were a part of this project, building bridges and a belonging community here in DeKalb and at NIU.”

Traveling throughout the community

Three questions were asked of each interview participant. Visitors to the exhibit are invited to consider the questions and submit their own personal recording.

“Voices of Belonging” is a traveling exhibit. The installation will travel to the DeKalb Public Library April 25 through May 8 and to Kishwaukee College in the fall. The goal is for the exhibit to travel to various campus and community locations, including schools, houses of faith, public buildings and other locations throughout DeKalb County.

Those wishing to host the traveling exhibit can submit a request for review to Jennifer Groce at jgroce@niu.edu or Monique Bernoudy at mbernoudy@niu.edu.

The exhibit can only be used indoors and must be in a safe and secure location that is monitored, and a staff member must be available to distribute and collect disposable headphones and MP3 players as needed.

Staci Hoste, 89.5 WNIJ general manager, said the radio station’s role was to collect and share the stories. The exhibit’s audio was produced by Spencer Tritt, David Tallacksen and Jared Ortega.

“The interviews are raw, unedited and unrehearsed,” Hoste said. “But the interviews and this exhibit were just the beginning. The conversation doesn’t stop here.”

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Evans married Carol Brejcha in 1958 and lived in Sycamore, where the couple raised their three daughters.

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Evans died Dec. 20, 2020, at age 85.

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The event is free and open to the public. Doors will be open from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. for attendees to enter the recital. Refreshments will be served following the performance.

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SYCAMORE – David B. Castle was elected treasurer of the DeKalb County Community Foundation Board of Directors in January.

Additional board leadership roles filled after elections in 2021 included G. Joseph Mitchell as president, Christine Johnson as vice president, and Dan David B. Castle Templin as secretary alongside his other role as executive director.

The Board of Directors are representatives from throughout the county who govern the Community Foundation as thoughtful contributors to the mission of the foundation. Board members can serve three terms and may serve up to nine years. The board sets policy, formulates strategic priorities, and determines the use of grant making and other foundation resources.

See a full listing of the foundation’s Board of Directors at dekalbccf.org.

For information on how to get involved with the foundation, contact Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

DeKalb music students travel to Southern California

DeKALB – DeKalb High School music students recently traveled to southern California to perform with school bands and orchestra ensembles in Los Angeles and San Diego.

The trip is the first travel opportunity for music students in more than two years, according to a news release.

Students, staff and fans flew out on March 20 and returned on March 25.

The DHS orchestra performed at Disney’s California Adventure and the DHS marching band performed in the Disneyland Parade. Both groups performed at Spreckles Organ Pavilion. The students had the opportunity to participate in a Disney Imagination Campus/Performing Arts workshop.

Students were able to tour and have fun at various locations, including Disneyland and California Adventure, The Grove and Los Angeles Farmers’ Market, La Jolla Cove, Coronado Island and Old Town San Diego, the San Diego Zoo, Tuna Harbor Park and Seaport Village and a dinner cruise and dance.

The trip replaced the planned Prague trip that was scheduled to take place in the fall of 2020.

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35:35 Makers Collective, 308 W. State St. in Sycamore, features 19 collaborators’ wares, ranging from candles, jewelry, home décor, chimes, sun catchers, soaps, body care and natural beauty items and more. All items are handmade by local artisans and crafters.

The store is named after a passage from the Bible, Exodus 35:35: “He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers – all of them skilled workers and designers.”

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“It’s not Hobby Lobby, it’s a really unique opportunity to shop true small businesses, maker-owned businesses, all in one shop,” Murcia said. “Every individual purchase matters, because you’re supporting and shopping local, purchasing items made by hand.”

Carrie Aldrich, owner of Vuur Lont Candle Co., first learned about Peterson and her shop online.

“I messaged her immediately because I love supporting local, and it’s something I’m passionate about,” Aldrich said. “So many people lost their businesses because of the pandemic. I love that the shop is less competition and more community. I also love how convenient it will be for the customer. They can just pop in and buy something from multiple makers in one shopping venture.”

For more information about 35:35 Makers Collective, visit the shop’s Facebook page and website.

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The property consists of approximately 5.5 acres improved with two metal buildings one 54' x 80' x 16' used as cold storage metal building w/ concrete floor, and overhead door 14' 8” x 14' with other a slider 14' 8” x 24'. The other building is 60' x 120' x 16' includes concrete floor, steel structure, heated & insulated. Heated by 2 natural gas ceiling radiant tubes, 2 overhead doors one 14' 8” x 14' the other 14' 8” x 24', lots of shelving and cat walk this building is wired for 3 phase but was never hooked up.

Additionally, a finished office area that includes two half baths, with meeting & conference rooms, office area has central air-conditioning with electric base board heat. The Outside office entrance has metal covered awning 30' x 40' over poured concrete apron, other amenities include well, & septic tank.

Two fuel barrels 1500-gallon diesel and one 500 gas both with electric pumps, the radiant heater & water heater w conditioner are 5 years old. The property is enclosed with chain link fence. Many other betterments & improvements.

Property will be sold as a single unit, for inspection of property contact Chris Wegener Auctioneer, 815-451-2820 Terms: 10% of the successful bid price down day of sale with the balance at closing which shall be on or before May 26th 2022, ready for immediate Possession. Closing shall be in the usual manner with Real Estate Tax prorated at closing. Title will be evidenced by a commitment for title Insurance, subject to usual conditions and exceptions which will be furnished by sellers in the amount of the selling price. Successful buyer will be required to execute a contract for Real Estate Purchase and submit the required down payment upon sellers' acceptance of the finial bid on the day of sale. A current survey will be furnished by seller prior to closing. For matters related to Title, Contract Agreement or other legal matters contact the attorney here in listed. The property is being sold in “as is” condition and with NO CONTINGENCY. Potential Buyers will need to have financial arrangements made prior to the sale day.

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Attorney representing the sellers Nash Bean Ford & Brown LLP: Benjamin Young 309-944-2188 Auctioneers: Chris Wegener 815-451-2820 & Brian Bradley Streator IL 815-674-2543 For more details: Go2wegenerauctions.com

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IN THE CIRC OF THE TW JUDICIAL SYCAMOR COUNTY, FIRST NATION OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK L FRANCISCO M FRANK M. LO LOPEZ, STATE DEPARTMENT and UNKNOW DEVISEES PASHOLK, Defendants.

18-CH PROPERTY 612 LEONA DEKALB, PUBLIC NO given that p Judgment of th entered in the cause on Febr the following estate, to-wit: Permanent 08-22-453 Commonly 612 Leona DeKalb, IL will be of and sold at on May 12, 2 AM, at the Building, 150 Sycamore, Illin The Judgm $134,783.18 The real improved w family residen Sale terms: the highest b funds at the c payable to T DeKalb Coun party checks ed. The bala the Judicia for Abandone Property Mun Fund, which is residential rea rate of $1 for or fraction t amount paid chaser not to in certified transfer, is due four (24) hou be paid by acquiring the estate pursua bid at the sa mortgagee, ju tor, or other li the residentia whose rights mortgaged re prior to the sa property is sub real estate assessments o levied again estate, and is without any as to quality title and witho the Plaintiff a condition. The subject to co the Court.

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the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063 (Published in The MidWeek, March 30, 2022 April 6, 13, 2022)

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SYCAMORE, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK LOPEZ AKA FRANCISCO M. LOPEZ AKA FRANK M. LOPEZ, RAMONA LOPEZ, STATE OF ILLINOISDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NATHAN PASHOLK, Defendants.

18-CH-156 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 612 LEONARD AVENUE DEKALB, IL 60115 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF NORTON AND HUDSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 15, 1894, IN BOOK "B" OF PLATS, PAGE 122, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 08-22-453-004 Commonly known as: 612 Leonard Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 12, 2022, at 9:00 AM, at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $134,783.18.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of DeKalb County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300,

FRANCISCO M. LOPEZ AKA Fund, which is calculated on unit pursuant to a court FRANK M. LOPEZ, RAMONA residential real estate at the order or a purchaser who LOPEZ, STATE OF ILLINOIS- rate of $1 for each $1,000 acquires title from a DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE or fraction thereof of the mortgagee shall have the and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND amount paid by the pur- duty to pay the proportionate DEVISEES OF NATHAN chaser not to exceed $300, share, if any, of the common in certified funds/or wire expenses for the unit which PASHOLK, Defendants. transfer, is due within twenty- would have become due four (24) hours. No fee shall in the absence of any 18-CH-156 be paid by the mortgagee assessment acceleration PROPERTY ADDRESS: acquiring the residential real during the 6 months 612 LEONARD AVENUE preceding estate pursuant to its credit immediately DEKALB, IL 60115 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby bid at the sale or by any institution of an action to given that pursuant to a mortgagee, judgment credi- enforce the collection of Judgment of the above Court tor, or other lienor acquiring assessments, and which entered in the above entitled the residential real estate remain unpaid by the owner cause on February 1, 2022, whose rights in and to the during whose possession the the following described real mortgaged real estate arose assessments accrued. If the prior to the sale. The subject outstanding assessments are estate, to-wit: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 1 OF property is subject to general paid at any time during NORTON AND HUDSON'S real estate taxes, special any action to enforce the ADDITION TO THE CITY OF assessments or special taxes collection of assessments, DEKALB, ACCORDING TO levied against said real the purchaser shall have THE PLAT THEREOF estate, and is offered for sale no obligation to pay any RECORDED ON FEBRUARY without any representation assessments which accrued 15, 1894, IN BOOK "B" OF as to quality or quantity of before he or she acquired PLATS, PAGE 122, IN title and without recourse to title. If this property is a the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condominium unit which is DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: condition. The Sale is further part of a common interest subject to confirmation by community, the purchaser of 08-22-453-004 the unit at the foreclosure Commonly known as: the Court.

Upon payment in full sale other than a mortgagee 612 Leonard Avenue, of the amount bid, the shall pay the assessments reDeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale purchaser shall receive a quired by the Condominium and sold at public vendue Certificate of Sale, which will Property Act, 765 ILCS on May 12, 2022, at 9:00 entitle the purchaser to a 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed AM, at the Public Safety Deed to the real estate after for any reason, the PurchasBuilding, 150 North Main, confirmation of the sale.

Sycamore, Illinois.

The property will NOT be er at the sale shall be entitled for inspection. only to a return of the The Judgment amount is open Prospective bidders are purchase price paid. The $134,783.18. admonished to check the Purchaser shall have no The real estate is improved with a single Court file to verify all further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or information. family residence.

For information contact the Mortgagee's attorney.

Sale terms: 25% down of IF YOU ARE THE MORTthe highest bid by certified Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, funds at the close of the sale Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), payable to The Sheriff of East Main Street, Decatur, IL YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION DeKalb County. No third 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a con- FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY party checks will be accepted. The balance, including dominium unit at a judicial OF AN ORDER OF POSSESthe Judicial sale fee foreclosure sale, other than a SION, IN ACCORDANCE for Abandoned Residential mortgagee, who takes pos- WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) Property Municipality Relief session of a condominium OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE Fund, which is calculated on unit pursuant to a court FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair residential real estate at the order or a purchaser who rate of $1 for each $1,000 acquires title from a Debt Collection Practices Act or fraction thereof of the mortgagee shall have the you are advised that the Law amount paid by the pur- duty to pay the proportionate Firm of Heavner, Beyers & chaser not to exceed $300, share, if any, of the common Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be in certified funds/or wire expenses for the unit which a debt collector attempting transfer, is due within twenty- would have become due to collect a debt, and any four (24) hours. No fee shall in the absence of any information obtained will be be paid by the mortgagee assessment acceleration used for that purpose. acquiring the residential real during the 6 months Veronika J. Miles preceding (#6313161) estate pursuant to its credit immediately bid at the sale or by any institution of an action to HEAVNER, BEYERS & mortgagee, judgment credi- enforce the collection of MIHLAR, LLC tor, or other lienor acquiring assessments, and which Attorneys at Law the residential real estate remain unpaid by the owner P.O. Box 740 whose rights in and to the during whose possession the Decatur, IL 62525 mortgaged real estate arose assessments accrued. If the Send Notice/Pleadings to: prior to the sale. The subject outstanding assessments are Veronika J. Miles property is subject to general paid at any time during (#6313161) real estate taxes, special any action to enforce the Email: Non-CookPleadings assessments or special taxes collection of assessments, @hsbattys.com levied against said real the purchaser shall have Telephone: estate, and is offered for sale no obligation to pay any (217) 422-1719 without any representation assessments which accrued Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 as to quality or quantity of before he or she acquired I3187063 title and without recourse to title. If this property is a the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condominium unit which is (Published in The condition. The Sale is further part of a common interest MidWeek, March 30, 2022 subject to confirmation by community, the purchaser of April 6, 13, 2022) the unit at the foreclosure the Court.

Upon payment in full sale other than a mortgagee of the amount bid, the shall pay the assessments repurchaser shall receive a quired by the Condominium Certificate of Sale, which will Property Act, 765 ILCS entitle the purchaser to a 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed Deed to the real estate after for any reason, the Purchasconfirmation of the sale. onebe offer er per Must purchase athousehold. the sale shall be entitled The property *Limit will NOT only to a return of the open for inspection.

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTPlaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, (HOMEOWNER), Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 GAGOR East Main Street, Decatur, IL YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a con- FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY dominium unit at a judicial OF AN ORDER OF POSSESforeclosure sale, other than a SION, IN ACCORDANCE mortgagee, who takes pos- WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) session of a condominium OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE unit pursuant to a court FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair order or a purchaser who acquires title from a Debt Collection Practices Act mortgagee shall have the you are advised that the Law duty to pay the proportionate Firm of Heavner, Beyers & share, if any, of the common Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be

FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063 (Published in The MidWeek, March 30, 2022 April 6, 13, 2022)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice KM Storage located at 706 West Railroad Street (RT72) Kingston IL 60145 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauc tions.com beginning on April 21, 2022 at 9:30 am.

Unless stated otherwise the description of the unit contents are household goods and furnishings.

James Klank Unit 103 All property is being stored at the above self storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SYCAMORE, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, Plaintiff, vs.

FRANK LOPEZ AKA FRANCISCO M. LOPEZ AKA FRANK M. LOPEZ, RAMONA LOPEZ, STATE OF ILLINOISDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NATHAN PASHOLK, Defendants.

18-CH-156 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 612 LEONARD AVENUE DEKALB, IL 60115 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2022, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-22-453-004 Commonly known as: 612 Leonard Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 12, 2022, at 9:00 AM, at the Public Safety Building, 150 North Main, Sycamore, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $134,783.18.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of DeKalb County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months preceding immediately institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law H MONT740 P.O. Box Decatur, NOIL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: INTEREST Veronika J. Miles NO (#6313161) PAYMENTS Email: Non-CookPleadings *On Approved Credit* @hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3187063

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Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of DeKalb County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY

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