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By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Current and soon-to-be DeKalb city officials said they don’t plan to further address the backyard chickens issue following a majority of voters April 6 indicating they don’t support the measure in an advisory referendum.

As of 9:15 p.m. April 6 with 26 of 26 City of DeKalb precincts reporting, 53.94%, or 1,970 voters, within the city voted against having backyard chickens within city limits. Those who were in favor of the advisory referendum made up 46.06% of the vote, or 1,682 votes.

“So the message of the people who took the time to vote appears to be they do not want to allow backyard chickens in the city of DeKalb,” DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said.

DeKalb Mayor-Elect Cohen Barnes said April 7 “the people have spoken” on the matter. He said he hasn’t thought about whether he would personally entertain an ordinance being brought to the City Coun-

cil anyway, but the bottom line is that voters voted the referendum down.

“I think we should support the will of the voters at this point,” Barnes said.

Ward 4 race remains too close to call In Ward 4, incumbent Greg Perkins leads challenger Matthew Keys by just four votes, so the race will not be called until outstanding mail-in votes are certified and final tallies are counted.

Perkins received 50.34% of the vote, or 296 votes, while Keys received 49.66%, or 292 votes.

Keys said the race was “closer than anticipated,” and said he’s waiting for the remaining mail-in ballots to come in.

“I think the most important take from this result is just how effective every person’s vote is, especially in local elections,” Keys said.

DeKalb Ward 2 race leader reaction Barb Larson, who appears to be the next Ward 2 alderman according to unofficial results, said she was surprised to see how close the vote was on the chicken referendum.

She said she thought more people would be against it – and maybe that’s still the case, but the split was a lot closer to the center among the voting population.

Larson said she is looking forward to getting to work. She said she applauds Barnes for what he had to say about addressing issues within the city surrounding Hunter Properties and his goals to strive for social equity in the city.

“I am right there to support him in any way I can and the vote will be to protect the taxpayers,” Larson said. “ ... We are taxed out.”

Doug Johnson, DeKalb County clerk and recorder, said 136 mail-in ballots were outstanding as of April 6. Ballots postmarked by April 6 will be counted if they arrive by 14 days after the election. Results will be certified two weeks after Election Day. Larson said she’s feeling good about her chances to win the race.

“I’m feeling pretty secure,” Larson said.

“But I’ll be more secure in the next couple of weeks when they verify everything.”

Steve Braser takes big lead in Sycamore mayoral race

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Within an hour after polls closed April 6, a current Sycamore alderman is well ahead in the city’s mayoral race.

As of late-evening on April 6 with 18 of 19 Sycamore precincts reporting, Sycamore Ward 3 Alderman Steve Braser so far is leading in the mayoral race with 81.21% of the vote. Braser is pulling ahead of challenger Adam Benn, who has 18.79% of the vote.

“I just appreciate all of the support that I’ve had,” Braser said.

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Braser said his first priority, should he officially win the mayoral race, will be hiring a new city manager after longtime city manager Brian Gregory became DeKalb County administrator starting March 1.

“I’m just looking forward to see what kind of opportunities we will have ... and who applies for the position,” Braser said.

Braser said the city’s in a good spot so far. He said Acting City Manager Maggie Peck is doing well in the role so far, as are other staff members including recently appointed public works director Matt Anderson.

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“Things have really been falling into place,” Braser said. “We just have to keep on making the right decisions.”

As of late-evening on April 6 with all eight of Sycamore’s 2nd Ward precincts reporting, incumbent Pete Paulsen is leading with 65.24% of the votes, accounting for 137 votes. Challenger Mike Rodriguez had 34.76%, or 73, of the votes.

Doug Johnson, DeKalb County clerk and recorder, said more than 450 outstanding mail-in ballots weren’t returned as of April 2. It’s unclear how many outstanding mail-in ballots remain as of April 6.

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ON THE COVER Joe Pasteris of DeKalb is a volunteer with the Facebook group, Trash Squirrels: Cleaning up DeKalb. The group’s mission is to help make the community look better by picking up garbage along roads and in parks.

See story, page 6.

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DeKalb Municipal Band sets season opener for June 8 THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The show must go on even entering a second season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as the conductor for the DeKalb Municipal Band announced the band’s 167th season will begin June 8.

“It is with great pleasure and excitement I announce that the DeKalb Municipal Band will begin its 167th consecutive season of live music two months from today, June 8th, 2021,” Director Kirk Lundbeck said in an April 8 statement.

The band has operated continuously for 166 seasons, and didn’t let the pandemic stop performances last year either, with concerts amended to follow public health protocol last summer.

“It is expected, at this point, to begin the season under the same pandemic rules we had to implement last season,” Lundbeck said. “We will again limit our band size slightly to create the proper social distancing for our band members and limit the size of our audience by creating a reservation system through dekalb-

countytickets.com. As COVID guidelines are modified or reduced, we will adjust our band size and our available audience seating.”

A full schedule of concerts is expected to continue through Aug. 17, Lundbeck said, marking his ninth year as music director and 10th conducting “this wonderful group of talented musicians.”

The band puts on free outdoor concerts on Tuesdays throughout the summer at the Dee Palmer Bandshell at Hopkins Park. In his announcement April 8, Lundbeck recalled his predecessor’s spirit headed into the next season.

“The beloved Dee Palmer is with us in spirit every week as we continue to raise the spirits of our very supportive audiences,” Lundbeck said. “It is with your support that we can continue the legacy of this musical icon for many years to come.”

Those wishing to support the band are invited to donate to the band through the website at www.dekalbmunicipalband. com.

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The DeKalb Municipal Band will open its 167th season on June 8.

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April 17 Avalon String Quartet, 7 p.m.

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April 28 Chamber Music Recital, 8 p.m.

NIU Art Museum – niu.edu/artmuseum Very Well, Thank You: The Arts as a Means to Well-being, Open through May 15 Schedule your timed entry at: niu.edu/artmuseum School of Art and Design – niu.edu/art Community College Student Exhibition Jack Olson Gallery Open through May 7

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A Brother’s Revival – An Allman Brothers Band Tribute will perform on June 25 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Allman Brothers tribute band coming to Egyptian THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – A Brother’s Revival – An Allman Brothers Band Tribute is coming to the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb for a socially distanced, limited capacity show at 8 p.m. June 25.

A Brother’s Revival came together in 2019 as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band.

Former member, David Goldflies (’78’82) and Mike Kach (singer/keyboard

for Dickey Betts and Great Southern) joined forces to honor Goldflies’ former band.

The tribute includes the fans’ favorite songs in their original format, including “Ramblin’ Man,” “Melissa,” “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,” “Southbound,” “Whipping Post,” “Blue Sky,” “One Way Out,” “Soulshine,” “Revival” and many others. The stage is set up just as The Allman Brothers Band set the stage during their most

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iconic years, including dual drum kits, timpani and a Hammond B-3 organ.

Ticket prices start at $25. Tickets are available at www.egyptiantheatre.org or at the box office by calling 815-7581225. Space is limited.

The Egyptian Theatre, located at 135 N. Second St. in DeKalb, is owned and operated by Preservation of Egyptian Theatre Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.egyptiantheatre.org.

The next meeting of 350Kishwaukee will be virtual at 7 p.m. April 19.

The group will discuss the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory that has been compiled for the City of DeKalb.

The group will then decide whether to ask the DeKalb Citizen’s Environment Board to recommend that the new mayor sign the Climate Emergency Declaration. This document indicates that the city is in support of taking actions to mitigate the climate crisis.

The meeting will end with a discussion of electric vehicles.

350Kishwaukee is a group of local people who are concerned about climate crisis. Monthly meetings are held to learn about actions people, cities, states and federal governments can take to keep the climate from worsening.

Meetings are held on Zoom or by phone. They are free and open to the public. For a link to the meeting, visit https://350kishwaukee.org or call 815758-4827.

For information, contact Meryl Greer Domina at 815-758-4827 or go to merylkgd@gmail.com.

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TAKING OUT THE TRASH

Community group, Trash Squirrels, helps clean up DeKalb

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

DeKALB – Last July, Julie Lesmer was cleaning up trash along the side of the road when Laura Adkins stopped to join.

After working together to pick up trash, the two friends decided they wanted to do more to clean up DeKalb.

Lesmer and Adkins created the Facebook group, Trash Squirrels: Cleaning Up DeKalb, which has more than 300 members.

The group’s mission is to help make the community look better by picking up garbage along roads and in parks.

“I think starting the group comes from a love of biking and wanting our paths to be clean,” Lesmer said.

“Picking up trash is something easy to do. You can even do it while out walking your dog. I hope the group helps make this a way of life. People can bring their kids and make it a learning experience. It’s our land, and we, a collective we, all care about the outcome.”

The Trash Squirrels have picked up more than 1,000 pounds of trash since last year.

During a cleanup event April 3 along Greenwood Acres Drive in DeKalb, the group filled 25 garbage bags and one bag for recycling. The items collected weighed a total 168 pounds.

The group found interesting items while picking up trash: a car tire, an iPhone, an inflatable pool, a decoy plastic swan, golf balls, $2 and a rolled up pair of socks.

Aaron Schwab found $100 while picking up trash with the group previously, and he used the money to purchase trash pickers for future cleanup events.

“It’s a bit sad that all you see is trash when you drive around,” Schwab said. “It’s definitely fun to clean up, and you get instant gratification. You start with an empty bag, and you end with a big bag full of trash that’s not on the ground anymore.”

Philip Henrikson learned about the group online.

“I wanted to support however I could, so I brought extra gloves, trash pickers, trash bags and wagons,” he said. “It was a no-brainer because it

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There are more than 300 members of the Facebook group, Trash Squirrels: Cleaning Up DeKalb. During a cleanup event on Saturday, April 3, along Greenwood Acres Drive in DeKalb, the group filled 25 garbage bags and one bag for recycling. The items collected weighed a total of 168 pounds. helps clean up the waste around town, there’s no budget needed and it’s a great social distancing activity.”

Amy Jacobsen joined the group to “make the city look a little nicer.”

“Driving around, you definitely see a lot of garbage littering the streets,” she said. “In the spring, when the snow melts, the garbage emerges. It accumulated all winter.

Now’s the time for us all to get out there and clean it up.”

Sasha Cohen, DeKalb’s newly elected city clerk, said he volunteers with the group to set a positive example among city workers.

“It’s important that as a community, we come out to clean up the trash,” he said. “We all live here, we have to take care of our home and make a difference.”

For more information about the Trash Squirrels and upcoming events, visit the group’s Facebook page.

Amy Jacobsen of DeKalb is a volunteer with the Facebook group, Trash Squirrels: Cleaning Up DeKalb. The group’s mission is to help make the community look better by picking up garbage along roads and in parks.

BRIEFS The Northern Illinois University Chemistry Club invites the public to its annual Chemistry Demo Night to be held virtually via Zoom, with the interactive livestream to begin at 6 p.m. April 16.

Register to attend the virtual event.

This year’s theme is “Kitchen Chemistry,” featuring some experiments you can even try out yourself in the comfort of your own home. This event is free and suitable for all ages.

Faculty members helping with this year’s demo include the Chemistry Club’s faculty adviser, Professor Oliver Hofstetter, along with James Barker and Len Lennergard from NIU’s Integrated Media Technologies office.

The show will include many new experiments such as Luke Ali’s “Edible Halo-Halo Dessert with Glowing Jell-O” and Corey Weinberg’s “Flammable Coffee Creamer.”

Check out the Chemistry Club on Facebook at Northern Illinois University Chemistry Club or Instagram @niu_chemclub to get updates on the show and future shows presented by NIU Chemistry Club.

For more information, email Kari Kress at kkress@niu.edu.

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Luke Ali’s “Edible Halo-Halo Dessert with Glowing Jell-O” will be one of the experiments during the Northern Illinois University Chemistry Club Demo Night to be held virtually on April 16.

Give blood during National Volunteer Month During National Volunteer Month this April, the American Red Cross is celebrating the blood, platelet and plasma donors who help fulfill its lifesaving mission.

The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs.

Two blood drives will be held locally this month. A drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at United

Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore. Another drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 30, at Family Service Agency of DeKalb County, 1325 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

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Some of the names that are given our good old city of DeKalb are amusing to say the least, and it is a wonder that mail men working on the railroad know where to consign the letters and circulars. It is a common occurrence to have mail received here spelled “DeKolb” and other such oddities. One was received today at The Chronicle office that is ahead of anything so far received. The mail was addressed to a member of the firm of the “Debalk Chronicle Pub. Co., Debalk, Illinois.” It is any wonder that sometimes mail goes wrong.

Reports were received at the police station yesterday that someone is in the habit of borrowing bicycles from the Glidden school at various times during the day and causing considerable trouble there. The superintendent of the school has enlisted the aid of the police in an effort to stop this practice in every case thus far, the young man is said to have returned the bike before school is out in the afternoon, but it is believed better to stop the practice at once.

Fire Chief McEvoy and his electrician Louis Moulton, have been scouring around today looking for trouble. They were not looking for trouble whereby they would be called upon to defend themselves in a fistic encounter, but trouble with the fire alarm system. In some manner a grounded wire was discovered somewhere in the system and it took the chief and his aid the most of the forenoon before they found the trouble.

DeKalb people, both young and old, should remember that automobiles have just as much right to drive through the streets as they have to walk across the thoroughfares. Another thing they should remember is that crossing a street in the middle of the block is dangerous, as many people driving cars on Lincoln Highway have their hands full keeping the machine in the road on account of the ruts.

Fifteen sleepers and one drunk were in the custody of the police department over the weekend, ten of the sleepers coming in Saturday night and the remaining five last night. A young man of the city arrested Saturday night told the police someone slipped him a drink that knocked him cold was also before the judge this morning and given a fine.

He insisted that it was the first time he had ever been drunk and on that account he was not given a severe punishment by the court.

The Jacob Haish Opera House Block in DeKalb, was built in 1876, burned in 1906 and was rebuilt in 1908. Thanks to the Joiner History Room for the photo.

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1946 – 75 YEARS AGO August Bartels of Genoa has purchased the old H. H. Slater property which is located at the southwest corner of Main and Genoa Streets.

Included in the sale are four lots on which are located a gasoline station and the old Slater residence. Before entering the service, Mr. Bartels operated the Ford agency in Genoa. Mr. Bartels has not decided as yet what he plans to do with the property and did not comment on his purchase.

A freight train engine was derailed and three freight cars were overturned this morning at Kirkland when an eastbound Milwaukee freight crashed into the rear of another freight, also eastbound, and stopped at the time. Two carloads of shelled corn and a carload of scrap iron were overturned and scattered and the engine was derailed although it did not overturn. The accident occurred just west of the feed yards located at the western edge of Kirkland. Fortunately no one was injured in the crash but considerable rail was torn up.

Chief of Police George Mier sent out a warning today to all owners of dogs.

All dogs found loose with or without license will be picked up. Chief Mier stated that there had been a lot of cases reported recently of persons being bitten by loose dogs. Also complaints have been coming in about dogs digging in gardens that have just been recently planted. Mier said he had been lenient with the owners up to now, but

the dogs will be picked up and disposed of if they are not kept on a leash.

While Grover Hart, a Milan resident, is a patient at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minn., recovering from major surgery, his friends gathered at his farm home today in an effort to clean up his spring work. About twenty neighbors with fifteen tractors arrived at the home early this morning and were taking care of the spring plowing and seeding in a one-day rush of activity. They expect to have the major share of the work out of the way by evening.

Shortly after 9 o’clock this morning, Marie Edwards reported to the DeKalb police that Mrs. Zerby of 1016 Grove had walked into the side of the car driven by Mrs. Edwards east on Grove Street. Mrs. Zerby was cutting diagonally across Grove Street between Tenth and Eleventh Streets and was just brushed by the auto as Mrs. Edwards swerved the car. Mrs. Zerby was knocked off her feet but fortunately escaped serious injury and did not need medical attention.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO The possibility of a new airport site or the feasibility of rejuvenating and enlarging the present municipal airport will be studied by the city as a result of action by the city council last night. An Alderman introduced a proposal to “look at some new possible sites now that the air space east of the city formerly taken by Sycamore’s airport

(now abandoned) is available.”

A watch dog was apparently sleeping on the job during a burglary at Bob’s Outboard Marine. An unknown number of guns and rifles were reported missing from the store. The owners said this morning that he has still not determined the exact number of weapons that were taken, and is uncertain of their total value. A dog which was kept near the gun shop at the rear of the property apparently did not scare the burglars or make enough noise to alert nearby residents.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO The DeKalb Plan Commission approved an annexation agreement and concept plan last night for a 242-acre, 900-unit subdivision at the southwest corner of Rich Road and North First Street. Developers are touting the upscale development’s roughly 60 acres of meandering ponds and steams, waterfalls, covered bridges, nature trails and landscaping surrounding single-family, duplex and multi-family housing.

Members of the DeKalb County Board were presented with a proposal last night to build a new county nursing home facility which would be operated by a public-private partnership.

So far, 52 accidents involving cars striking deer have been reported to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department this year and officials believe that number could rise in the next few weeks.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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Sycamore plans new twist on Cinco de Mayo celebration THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – For more than 20 years, Sycamore’s Cinco de Mayo has been providing an opportunity to celebrate the Hispanic culture through food, entertainment and family activities, all while creating awareness and raising money for the local nonprofit community.

Last year, the event was canceled the first time in its history because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

A modified event for 2021 will take place on Sunday, May 2, with Sycamore Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Packs to Go. All of the fan favorites will be packaged together to create and enjoy a fiesta at home.

While the “event” will look different, the intent to celebrate the Hispanic culture and raise money for the nonprofit community remains the same.

“We are so happy to be able to continue to carry on the tradition of Cinco de Mayo for 2021,” Jesus Romero, Sycamore’s Cinco de Mayo founder, said in a news release. “Keeping our community safe is our No. 1 priority, and the

new format for this year’s event will allow everyone to ‘fiesta’ safely at home. We hope to celebrate with the community once again in person in 2022.”

Starting now through April 25, guests can reserve their taco fiesta to create the perfect party at home. Visit sycamorecincodemayo.org to select your party favorites to create your custom event. Items will be available for pick-up at Taxco Restaurant between 1 and 5 p.m. May 2.

Over the years, Sycamore’s Cinco de Mayo has raised more than $190,000 for the nonprofit community and built up two endowments that will provide financial support for years to come: the Sycamore Cinco de Mayo Endowment with the DeKalb County Community Foundation for the Community Works Program; and the Jesus Romero Hispanic Scholarship with the Kishwaukee College Foundation.

Sponsorships are available for the event. Visit sycamorecincodemayo.org for more information or contact Jesus Romero directly at 815-895-2545 or sycamorecincodemayo@gmail.com.

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Stage Coach Players production of the show took place at the White Shrine DeKalb Masonic Temple, previously located at 318 E. Locust St. in DeKalb.

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Community Foundation funds new incubators at Oaken Acres THE MIDWEEK The job of a wildlife rehabilitator is a challenging one but made easier with modern equipment.

In the past, the DeKalb County Community Foundation has funded the purchase of an exam station, an autoclave, and now, two new modern incubators at Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in Sycamore. The incubators are equipped with nebulizers and digital temperature and humidity controls.

Oaken Acres has been using incubators for decades to save the lives of wild orphans that people from DeKalb County rescue and bring to them.

From squirrels, raccoons, opossums, foxes and coyotes to nestling birds and ducklings, all newborns need constant and controlled temperature and humidity to increase their rate of survival. These are the most sophisticated units that Oaken Acres has had.

“We are very honored to support Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in the purchase of an incubator to help save the lives of more orphaned and injured wild animals in DeKalb County,” DCCF Grants Director Tiffany McQueen Lewis said in a news release.

“Our support of this organization over the years has helped enable them to better fulfill their mission, and we are proud to be in partnership with such a treasured organization in this county,” Lewis said in the release.

Oaken Acres has cared for more than 25,000 orphaned and injured wild animals since it was founded in 1984 in rural Sycamore. Last year alone, more than 1,300 wild animals made their way to Oaken Acres for help.

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Members of the 10th Illinois, Company H, Sandwich Guards, representing a local company of Civil War soldiers, will be encamped at Knights Park, Arnold Road and Latham Street in Sandwich, from Friday, April 16, through Sunday, April 18.

Kishwaukee College recently awarded nine COVID-19 relief grants to local small businesses. Grants were made possible through a partnership between Kish College, Waubonsee Community College Small Business Development Center and First Midwest Bank.

Businesses receiving the $500 grants include: Le Print Express, Energize Fitness, The Warehouse on Park, J&M Productions, Marathon Fitness of Sycamore, Mellow Mammals, The Enchanted Valley Farm, Dimensions Dance Academy and Sib’s Corner Grill. Businesses are able to use grant funds for resources or items that will help them recover.

“The grant from Kishwaukee College through the SBDC was perfect

timing. It was used for upgrading the fans in our dining room,” Greg Sibigtroth, owner of Sib’s Corner Grill in Genoa, said in a news release. “I feel very fortunate in starting a relationship with Waubonsee Community College, Kishwaukee College and the SBDC. In the last two months, I have received the grant, met with the SBDC, and have been introduced to several contacts, which I feel will support and help the growth of my business. I’ve been in business for one year and look forward to the many avenues they have to offer.”

COVID-19 relief grants are still available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about the grant process, contact LaCretia Konan, Kishwaukee College director of Workforce & Community Education, at lkonan1@kish.edu.

Civil War reenactors returning to Sandwich’s Knights Park April 16-18 THE MIDWEEK SANDWICH – The 10th Illinois, Company H, Sandwich Guards, representing a local company of Civil War soldiers, will be encamped at Knights Park, at the corner of Arnold Road and Latham Street in Sandwich, from Friday, April 16, through Sunday, April 18.

Bob Winters, captain of the company, said April 16 will be set aside for

accompanied children who are attending area schools or are being homeschooled to attend. Admission is free and open to the public.

The members of the Civil War group will be dressed in uniform, explaining their activities and duties while in camp and eating food prepared by the cook on an open fire. The event is sponsored by the Sandwich Park District, 1001 N. Latham St., Sandwich.

For information, call 815-786-8044.

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2/3.00 Mission Guerro

6.88 Frito-Lay

10 ct.

18 ct.

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2/8.00 Aquafina

24 pack 16.9 fl.oz.

multipack

4.99 Angel Soft A 12 double roll

or Bubly sparkling water 12 pack 12 fl.oz. cans

5.77 Purex laundry P d detergent 128-150 fl.oz.

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22.99 Purina dog chow

50 lb. bag

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2.49 San Simon wine -

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750 ml.

cocktails

with purchase of 6

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