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WEEK IN REVIEW More resource officers for District 428

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

DeKALB – DeKalb School District 428 is one step closer to bringing two more police school resource officers from the DeKalb Police Department to district schools starting next school year.

On May 3, the DeKalb Board of Education voted, 4-1, to approve two school resource officers with the option of a third if needed for the 2022-2023 school year.

Board member Jeromy Olson abstained from voting, board member Amanda Harness voted no and Board President Sarah Moses was absent. Board members Samantha McDavid, Ariel Owens, Deyci Ramirez and David Seymour voted yes.

One officer would be stationed at DeKalb High School and the other would be stationed at Clinton Rosette and Hunt-

ley middle schools. The officer appointments won’t be finalized, however, until a DeKalb City Council vote is taken.

Under the SRO intergovernmental agreement contract with the city and school district, District 428 would reimburse the city of DeKalb 75% of the total amount for the officer’s salaries and benefits, which total $130,821 per SRO including district-related overtime costs, documents show. The district’s 75% funding obligation totals $98,116 per SRO, records show.

The school district also is expected to help pay for the DeKalb Police Department to buy three more police squad vehicles, a $36,000 cost, according to district documents.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes attended the school board meeting and said he expected the DeKalb City Council to take up the vote on the SRO contracts and

police vehicles on May 9.

If final approval is given, officers will begin the training process, said DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd, who also was in attendance. He said school resource officer training can take up to 10 weeks for police officers who’ve already been through traditional police academy.

To fill positions that will be vacated by patrol officers who become SROs, new hires with the DeKalb Police Department would need to complete a 26-week training process before they can patrol solo, Byrd said.

The school resource officer vote has been the topic of debate for weeks among the DeKalb school board and city officials.

In previous conversations, school board members and Byrd have called the proposal “a Band-Aid approach” amid what district staff have reported as a rise in behavioral issues identified in schools.

Sycamore mulls residency requirements

By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Sycamore city officials are considering lifting the city residency requirement for employees who aren’t first responders, a move city staff said is meant to address hiring challenges.

The Sycamore City Council deliberated last week over a possible change to the city’s code that requires all employees live within 20 miles of city limits.

According to city documents, city staff said the changes wouldn’t impact first responders or employees already under contract, such as City Manager Michael Hall, who confirmed May 2 that he does

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live in Sycamore. Hall said the residency change would offer greater flexibility for hiring future city employees and require more detailed specifications be added to the city’s employee handbook.

“It is for anybody that is not under union contract,” Hall said. “By contract, I do have to live within the city and that would not change.”

Changes would also not apply to resident requirements outlined in the city’s collective bargaining agreements, documents show.

Hall said the reason for the request comes as city staff members are looking to make a new hire in the finance department.

“We have an assistant finance director

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[candidate] that is 22 miles and he is an excellent candidate,” Hall said. “Of the four that we interviewed, he is head and shoulders above the rest.”

Hall brought the proposal forward for council consideration this week, although changes will not be implemented until a council vote is taken at a future meeting.

“What we would like to do is change it to say that this would be by policy,” Hall said. “Policies would be brought before the city council listing off what we would consider first responders, and then also listing off those areas like finance, secretaries, building maintenance, those sort of things we really don’t think require having a residency within 20 miles.”

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More than $1.3 million was raised during this year’s Give DeKalb County campaign.

Give DeKalb County tops $1.3M as mail-in donations continue

By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – DeKalb County’s 24-hour day of giving ended with 2,422 donors raising money for 140 nonprofit organizations.

In its ninth year, the Give DeKalb County fundraiser, hosted by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, supports organizations that funnel resources directly back into the community. Give DeKalb County is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the foundation.

During the 24-hour day of giving, donors had a chance to go online and give back to a nonprofit organization of their choosing between 12:01 a.m.

Wednesday and midnight Thursday or by mail-in donation postmarked by May 5.

With mail-in donations still to arrive, the current amount raised is $1,344,388 from 2,422 donors giving

back to all 140 organizations.

The top five organizations receiving funds are: • Hope Haven of DeKalb County Inc. topped the leaderboard raising $76,620 through 222 donors.

• Safe Passage raised $63,922 with 278 people donating.

• DeKalb County Community Gardens pulled in $50,914, from 285 donors.

• Family Service Agency raised $50,000, with 83 donors.

• Kishwaukee Family YMCA received $49,238 from 78 donors.

“A big thank you to everybody who got involved in Give DeKalb County this year, we really appreciate your donations, and the impact that you collectively made through this event,” said Ben Bingle, grants and director of the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership with the community foundation.

With mail-in donations still coming in, the final grand total is expected in the coming weeks.

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Kishwaukee Concert Band celebrates 20th season Shaw Local News Network The Kishwaukee Concert Band will close its 20th season with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Northern Illinois University Music Building, 550 Lucinda Drive in DeKalb.

The concert, conducted by Dave Lehman and Deb Shofner, is free and handicapped accessible. Parking will be allowed in Lots 3, 4 and 14.

The concert is sponsored by Lowell May in appreciation of all those who have been responsible for the existence of the Kishwaukee Concert Band since its inception in 2002. The band is also supported by the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the Mary E. Stevens Concert & Lecture Fund.

Musical selections include “The Cowboys” by John Williams, arranged by Jay Bocook; the familiar “Guadalcanal March” from “Victory at Sea” by Richard Rogers and arranged by Leland Forsblad; “Sunburst” by Erik Morales; Don Gillis’ arrangement of “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”; “Thundercrest” by Eric Osterling; “Highlights from The Music Man,” arranged by Alfred Reed; Robert Sheldon’s three movements of “West Highlands Sojourn”; and “Overture for Winds” by Charles Carter.

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krettke@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb city residents should prepare for major construction downtown this summer, as Lincoln Highway is reconfigured from four to three lanes, set for completion by Corn Fest in August.

It’s been more than two years since the plans for Lincoln Highway were first brought to the DeKalb City Council. Since that time, the city has obtained permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to move forward with the work, meant to curb speeding truck traffic in the area and encourage more pedestrians, city officials said.

At its most recent meeting, the DeKalb City Council voted 6-0 to approve two contracts for the work, and a final permit through IDOT for the plan. Mayor Cohen Barnes abstained from the vote, since his business, Sundog IT, is located downtown, he said.

“This is exciting,” Barnes said.

“Years in the making.”

With a reduction of four lanes to three, the middle lane would serve as a turning lane, according to city documents. Sidewalks on both the north

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Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb will get a facelift this summer as the road is reconfigured from four lanes to three. and south sides would gain about six feet of space.

A $1.76 million contract was approved with DeKalb-based Elliott & Woods Inc. for the construction plans. A second contract, for $124,925 was also approved with engineering consultant Fehr-Graham & Associates, based in northern Illinois. The engineering consultant has

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DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said the city hopes to have work completed by the time DeKalb Corn Fest returns in August. He said residents and motorists should expect a significant impact to daily downtown life while the project is underway.

“We’re about to embark on a major downtown reconstruction project, with vehicles in every block for the next couple of months,” Nicklas said.

City staff said while the work is underway, steps will be taken in an effort to minimize business disruption and customer inconvenience along the downtown strip, while making sure the construction moves forward steadily. “[We’re] delighted with the possibility that we might be on the threshold of curing a problem that has been facing us since the late ‘70s, when we went to four lanes downtown,” Nicklas said.

“In the last 15 years we’ve done some streetscaping downtown that has created some on-street parking...but it’s still a four-lane raceway. The fact that we have some very narrow sidewalks on either side also tends to diminish the interest of pedestrians strolling our downtown area.”

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New breast milk dispensary supports health of moms and babies

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

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YCAMORE – When Gretchen Sprinkle of Cortland was pregnant with her son about 5 years ago, she learned about the process of donating and receiving breast milk.

After her son was born, she learned that she had an oversupply of breast milk and was producing more than her son would be able to drink.

She decided to donate her excess breast milk to Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital’s Breastfeeding Center in DeKalb, where it is distributed through Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. She has continued to donate her excess milk after breastfeeding her other two children.

“It was such an easy process to get started, and I know of all the good that it can do,” Sprinkle said. “I drop off my excess breast milk every other month. It’s a great way to have tested, pasteurized milk available if breastfeeding is important to you.”

Family First Women & Children’s Healthcare in Sycamore has partnered with the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes to serve as a breast milk dispensary, where pasteurized donor breast milk can be purchased.

The dispensary will be located at Family First’s office at 2560 Hauser Ross Drive, Suite 425, in Sycamore.

A grand opening event, free and open to the public, will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Family First. Both organizations will be present to celebrate the new dispensary, introduce staff and share information. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

Amber Barnes, registered nurse and clinical manager of Mothers’ Milk Bank, said the partnership is a natural one.

“Our missions both aim to support the health and nutrition of women and children,” Barnes said in a news release announcing the partnership.

Dr. Karen Federici, owner of Family First, said that having a dispensary location in Sycamore will make much-needed breast milk more easily accessible. She said that there are no nearby in-person dispensary locations, with the closest

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Nine-month-old Sam Sprinkle of Cortland poses with more than 400 ounces of frozen breast milk from his mom Gretchen Sprinkle. The milk is packaged and ready to be dropped off at the milk depot at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital’s Breastfeeding Center. being in Crystal Lake.

“There is definitely a need in the community,” Federici said. “There is always a high need for breast milk in the first few days after giving birth, and moms often need a little supplement.”

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Breastfeeding Center in DeKalb has been a depot site for the milk bank since 2014, collecting milk donations from local mothers.

To donate breast milk, mothers must fill out a donor interest form online at www.milkbankwgl.org. The organization will reach out to schedule a 10-minute phone screening. If mothers are a candidate for donation, they will complete a donor application, which includes notes from their doctor and their baby’s pediatrician.

The milk bank will arrange for blood testing at no cost to applicants.

Once approved, mothers will be given a donor number. When donat-

ing, mothers pump their breast milk, freeze it at home in provided bags, and drop it off frozen at the hospital’s depot. The milk is then tested, pasteurized and pooled before being distributed to dispensaries.

Donation requirements differ for mothers who donate after loss through a special bereavement program. For more information on the bereavement program, call 847-2625134.

Up to 10 4-ounce bottles can be purchased at a time from the Family First dispensary without a prescription.

Each 4-ounce bottle costs $20. For a larger need of breast milk, families can contact the milk bank and have the milk shipped directly to their home with possible insurance coverage. Appointments are not needed to stop by the dispensary, which will be open to the public.

The milk has a shelf life of up to a year in the freezer. Directions of how

to store, thaw and feed your baby the milk is included with each purchase.

Federici said breastfeeding has health benefits for both mothers and babies.

“Breast milk helps decrease the risk of asthma, [Sudden Infant Death Syndrome], gastrointestinal issues, Type 1 diabetes and obesity in babies,” Federici said. “For mothers, breastfeeding improves their moods and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, breast and ovarian cancer and postpartum depression.”

Federici said that in addition to health benefits, breastfeeding is also more cost-effective.

“Baby formula can cost up to $2,000 per year,” Federici said. “There are also baby formula recalls and shortages throughout the country.”

Datasembly, which tracked baby formula stock at more than 11,000 stores, found that 40% to 50% of the top-selling baby formula products were out of stock at U.S. retailers as of the week ending April 24.

“Having access to breast milk can really help, especially in the first few days after giving birth,” Federici said.

“Some babies are sensitive to baby formula, which is made from cow’s milk. Introducing your baby to formula changes the good bacteria in their gut. Using a donor’s milk can help protect their gut that way.”

As a mother herself, Federici said she wishes a breast milk dispensary was available when her children were babies.

“When my first baby was born, she wouldn’t latch on, and as a mom, I was worried about feeding her,” Federici said. “Now she’s going to be 26, and I still think about how worried I was. Fortunately, I was able to pump enough.”

“I think feeding their babies and keeping them healthy is something all parents worry about,” she said. “Families should know that help is available if needed.”

For more information about donating breast milk through Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, visit www.milkbankwgl.org.

For more information about Family First Women & Children’s Healthcare’s breast milk dispensary, visit www.familyfirstdocs.com or call 815784-6300.

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The DeKalb County History Center will offer a variety of walking tours throughout the summer.

Walking history tours of DeKalb, Sycamore return Shaw Local News Network The DeKalb County History Center will offer guided walking tours during the summer.

This year’s rotation of tours includes four in Sycamore touring Somonauk Street, DeKalb Avenue, North and South Main Street, and Sycamore’s downtown and two in DeKalb touring College Avenue and downtown DeKalb.

The season will kick off Sunday, May 15, with the traditional walking tour through downtown Sycamore and will include information about the heart of the Sycamore’s historic district.

All walking tours will be lead by Ste-

phen Bigolin, who has researched the architecture and history of Sycamore for years.

Tours begin at 1 p.m. and will last about 90 minutes. Cost of the tour is $5 per person, and handouts with information on highlighted locations will be provided.

Walking tour dates and locations include: June 19, Somonauk Street; July 10, North Main Street; July 17, South Main Street; Aug. 14, College Avenue; Sept. 11, downtown DeKalb; and Oct. 9, DeKalb Avenue.

For more details about specific stops and where to meet for the tour, call the DeKalb County History Center at 815895-5762 or visit dekalbcountyhistory. org. Registration is encouraged and payment is due at the event.

BRIEFS Service planned to honor fallen officers

Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. The dinner is part of the church’s monthly Wednesday drive-thru dinner SYCAMORE – The 2022 DeKalb County Law Enforcement Officers Memo- community outreach program.

The dinner will include a pork chop, rial Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Fribaked beans, snickerdoodle salad, appleday, May 13.

The event will take place on the lawn sauce and a roll. of the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. Tickets cost $14 and must be purState St., Sycamore. The public is invited. chased in advance no later than Friday, May 13. Tickets are available online on the SUMC Facebook page in the events Sycamore Lions to host section, at the church office or from Sycdrive-thru pork chop dinner amore Lions Club members.

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Lions For more information, call the church Club will host a pork chop drive-thru dinoffice at 815-895-9113. ner fundraiser from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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NIU Cares hosts community cleanup in DeKalb

By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A communitywide cleanup in DeKalb gathered folks together April 29 through the Northern Illinois University Cares program to help pick up trash as part of a rescheduled Earth Day event.

A volunteer group of NIU students took part in the community cleanup.

The event was sponsored by NIU’s Student Involvement, Student Government Association and Outdoor Adventures, as well as the DeKalb Park District and city of DeKalb, Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District and local cleanup group Trash Squirrels.

NIU Cares has grown from an annual day of service in the month of April to a yearlong campaign in spring 2021, which allows the university to expand beyond one event and spend the entire year caring for local communities.

“NIU Cares Day is an April tradition, but obviously hasn’t happened the last two years during COVID,” said Meg Junk, chief of staff for the Division of Student Affairs and executive director for Student Involvement at NIU. During those two years off, Junk said the group had many conversations

Locations included Welsh Park, Rotary Park, Lorusso Lagoon, Blackhawk Road, Stevenson Towers, Locust Street, the Toddler’s Garden at Welsh Park all the way to University Plaza, Watson Creek west to the East Lagoon and Hopkins Park in DeKalb.

Junk said she wants to continue to reach more of the community and make the event even bigger as the years go on.

“I talked to some folks from the city and on campus and came up with a list of people that do this kind of work, including Trash Squirrels,” she said.

“So we then created a little team and came together every couple of weeks to talk through how to make this happen.”

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Towers and provided trash bags, gloves, wagons, pullers, safety vests, about how to grow the program yearParticipants from the university snacks and beverages for those who round. met at 9 a.m. outside Stevenson Towers attended the cleanup.

“NIU cares more than one day a on the western edge of campus, in one “We have students who just enjoy year, so then we wanted to kind of turn of the nearby lots, lot to check in and volunteering and signed up; we have it into a concept of NIU Cares,” Junk receive group T-shirts. some students who are out here said. “We would do events throughout Community members outside of because faculty encouraged them to; the year under that umbrella, and this NIU joined the group at 9:30 a.m. and we have students who are out here is now the spring event, the commu- throughout DeKalb to begin the as part of student organizations trying nitywide cleanup.” cleanup. to get service hours,” Junk said.

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9 Traveling musicians from three DeKalb elementary schools entertained the student bodies of their three schools Thursday in a unique musical exchange program. Choral groups from Lincoln, Jefferson and Tyler schools were bused from one school to another, where they presented programs of popular and folk songs.

Although he has had a hard long, uphill fight, Jacob Haish today is able to sit up and view the grand outdoors, which is worth more to him than all the medicine that can be prescribed. Mr. Haish was taken ill several weeks ago with a severe cold, but is reported to be making slow recovery, and hopes soon to be able to get out on his porch within the next few days. DeKalb people will be glad to hear of Uncle Jacob’s improvement and will hope that it may continue.

At the May 8 meeting, the Cortland Town Board discussed the possibility of a crosswalk over the railroad tracks, connecting Nina Street on the north and south. Desire for such a crosswalk has been expressed by some parents of school-age children in the town. A large percentage of the children crossing Somonauk at Maple St., where there is a crossing guard, must cross back again, where there is no crossing guard, when they get to the north side of town. A walkway connecting Nina on the north and south and a crosswalk over the tracks would eliminate this.

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American Legion Bugle and Drum corps boys were out last evening in a big truck advertising the “Days of ‘49’” dance which starts here tomorrow evening and concludes Saturday night. The fellows motored to Sycamore and Malta and made plenty of noise en route, as well as playing several numbers at each of the towns. The corps also played at the intersection in the business section before returning to their rooms.

Thomas Murray says that the pulling power of Chronicle advertising is evidenced by the response to a little item in The Chronicle telling that he had four o’clock seed he would like to give away.

He said the people were after the seed in throngs the next day. Unfortunately, Captain Murray forgot to inform Mrs. Murray about the matter and she was mystified when the first applicants arrived. A telephone call to the forgetful advertiser set the matter right, however, and a large quantity of the seed has been given away.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

Fire, which was discovered shortly after 9 o’clock this morning, caused considerable damage to the garage and storage barn of the Milk Consumers Association at 1132 Pleasant St. The storage barn is located to the rear of the milk plant.

The flames had a tremendous start when noticed and when the fire trucks arrived

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Unidentified girls on bikes are seen in this photo taken July 13, 1895.

were shooting high in the air as clouds of smoke covered the area. The fire started in the west end of the barn but spread rapidly and some difficulty was encountered in removing a horse from the building. A wagon in the barn was badly scorched and supplies stored in the barn were destroyed including cottage cheese and butter containers.

Dr. Raymond W. Herrmann of Shabbona was recently assigned to Savannah, Ga., where he will be assistant surgeon at the United States Marine Hospital there. He has been in service the past four years. It is expected that he will be at Savannah for the next two years. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Herrmann of Shabbona.

DeKalb County farmers were really “going to town” today in their efforts to catch up with long delayed farm work.

Tractors were snorting in the fields on almost every farm in the county pulling disks, plows, seeders and fertilizing machinery.

Diamond Wire and Cable Company has purchased the Theodore Chanock property which comprises the piece of land that run parallel to Park Avenue on the west side to within 25 feet of Ottawa Street. The property is in the Patten’s addition. It will be used for the future expansion of the operations of the Sycamore plant. Although company officials did not specify for what operation it would be used for, it is expected that a wire drawing plant will be constructed on the site.

Yesterday, several hundred children of pre-school age were registered at DeKalb elementary schools. Although there were a large number registered, it is known that there are a number of parents who did not register their children born before May 8, 1947, and who have not as yet entered school. The purpose of the pre-school registration is to assist the schools in anticipating, not only the immediate needs, but also the needs during the next three or four years. The registration will make possible long-term planning. Ellwood had 213 children registered, Haish 162, Glidden 112 and McMurry 67 for a total of 354.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

Protests in various forms continued today at Northern Illinois University following a night of demonstrating which included a two and a half hour stoppage of traffic on Lincoln Highway. This morning local police agencies and the Illinois State Police moved into an NIU office building and cleared students who had occupied the building over the night.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

The yellow gleam of the Golden Arches may soon be visible in northern DeKalb County. Although officials at the Oak Brook-based fast food giant won’t comment on the possibility, Genoa Mayor Dave Rood said the company is allegedly looking to construct a restaurant/gas station combination on the east corner of Route 23 and 72.

Now that the DeKalb Park District has unveiled its preliminary plans for a multimillion-dollar sports complex, the ultimate decision on if, when and where the facility will be built lies in the hands of the community.

The question of whether to build a new county nursing home or remodel the existing one has been tentatively decided in favor of a new building.

Four months of work has led the county’s Health Facilities Committee to the conclusion that a new home is the better option, particularly since the cost difference is minimal. While the numbers are still preliminary, total cost for a new county home and health department facility is estimated in the range of about $16 million. The difference between building a new facility and remodeling the existing site, however, is about $1 million, making the new building more attractive to the committee.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore, will hold its semi-annual thrift sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21.

Federated Church thrift sale set to return May 21 Shaw Local News Network SYCAMORE – The Federated Church, 612 W. State St. in Sycamore, will hold its semi-annual thrift sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21.

The sale will include bedding, toys, household goods and clothes. Proceeds

will go toward the church’s school supply pantry to benefit schoolchildren in DeKalb County.

Parking will be available at the rear of the church off of Greeley Street and the entrance is from the parking lot.

For more information, call the church office at 815-895-2706.

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The free event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road in Sycamore. Lunch will be provided.

May’s Lunch & Learn topic is “Headache & Neck Pain: It’s Not Just In Your Head,” presented by physical therapy specialist Todd Vanatta. Attendees will learn about possible contributors to neck pains and headaches, when it is appropriate to seek further evaluations and treatment, and safe management strategies for home.

The Lunch and Learn Series will take a summer break and will not meet during in June, July or August. The series will

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The event is open to the public (YMCA membership is not required), but space is limited to 20 attendees and registration is required. Sign up at kishymca.org or contact Anna Brodarick, YMCA marketing director, at 815-375-5403 or abrodarick@ kishymca.org. Registration closes May 16.

For information, visit kishymca.org or northernrehabpt.com/events or call 815756-9577 (YMCA) or 815-756-8524 (Northern Rehab).

Glad Tidings to hold hymn sing Glad Tidings Church, 2325 N. First St. in DeKalb, will host a hymn sing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. The public is invited.

Call the church office at 815-758-4919 for more information.

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Shaw Local News Network Teaching rural children how to work and play safely is what Farm Safety Camp is all about.

DeKalb County’s Farm Safety Camp is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, at Jonamac Orchard in rural Malta.

The camp, sponsored by the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, is open to rural children ages 8 to 12.

Children will learn how to recognize potential dangers present in the country and around the farm, and develop respect for these hazards in interactive sessions. The sessions will focus on ATVs, animals, bicycles, chemicals, electricity, farm machinery, fire, first aid and rescue, grain bin and grain wagons, hearing, lawn mowers and garden tractors, and semi-truck/trailer safety.

Local experts will discuss important messages at each of the 12 safety sta-

tions positioned outdoors around the orchard.

The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 22.

As part of the camp activities, there will be a grain bin entrapment simulation demonstration by Stateline Farm Rescue. Parents are welcome to attend this portion of the camp with their children at 2:30 p.m. The grain bin demonstration is sponsored by A&P Grain Systems and the Sukup Co. Registration fee is $10 per camper or $20 per family. Fee includes a T-shirt, lunch and materials.

Registration forms for camp are available at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau office, or online at: www. dekalbfarmbureau.org/fsc. The deadline for registration is Friday, June 3.

For more information, contact the DeKalb County Farm Bureau office at 815-756-6361.

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DeKalb County’s Farm Safety Camp is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, at Jonamac Orchard in rural Malta. The camp, sponsored by the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, is open to rural children ages 8 to 12.

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Compeer Financial presents KC $75,000 donation Shaw Local News Network MALTA – Kishwaukee College recently welcomed representatives from Compeer Financial for a check presentation and tour of the college’s greenhouse facilities. Kish received $75,000 through Compeer Financial’s Agriculture & Rural Initiative Grant to support technology improvements in the greenhouse.

Last spring, the Kishwaukee College Foundation applied for the Agriculture & Rural Initiative Grant, and was one of six community colleges in Illinois to receive funding. Kish used the grant to purchase new cutting-edge equipment that will provide students the opportunity to learn and train on current tools they will use in the field.

As many Compeer clients have noted, one of their biggest struggles on the farm is finding skilled and qualified workers.

“Technology is changing in the horticulture industry,” Mark Ringhouse, financial officer for Compeer Financial in Sycamore, said in a news release.

“To be on the front end of learning about this equipment will be great for these students as they seek employment. There is a huge need for qualified candidates.”

To support students in the completion of their education, Compeer also has committed $2,500 in scholarship support. Scholarships will be available annually through the Kishwaukee College Foundation.

Kish faculty and students led a demonstration of the new equipment and a tour of the recently renovated greenhouse facilities. In addition to the $75,000 grant from Compeer for technology improvements, the college also received a $220,000 state grant from the Illinois Capital Development Board for the greenhouse renovations.

The horticulture program offers specialized certificates in several fields, including floral horticulture, greenhouse and garden center, landscape design and plant ID, turf management, hemp and cannabis cultivation, and sustainable horticulture. Students also can build on one or several certificates to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. In addition to horticulture, Kish offers several ag-related programs like agribusiness, precision agriculture and diesel power technology.

To learn more about horticulture at Kish, visit kish.edu/horticulture. To learn more about Compeer Financial’s Agriculture & Rural Initiative, visit www.compeer.com.

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Representatives from Compeer Financial presented Kishwaukee College with a $75,000 Agriculture & Rural Initiative Grant at the college’s greenhouse facilities. Pictured (from left) are Kayte Hamel, executive director of the KC Foundation; Catherine Marsh, adjunct assistant professor, horticulture; Mark Ringhouse, Compeer Financial officer; Kim Rotella, greenhouse grounds specialist; Amy Newell, Compeer Financial officer; Karen Schieler, senior corporate giving specialist, Compeer; Rich Alde, assistant professor, horticulture; Dan Crary, regional vice president of core markets, Compeer; Laurie Borowicz, KC president; Jessica Berek, dean of instruction; Chase Budziak, dean of instruction; Janet Gallagher, associate professor, horticulture; Michael Dean, KC horticulture student; and Andrew Goncher, KC horticulture student.

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BRIEFS DeKALB- The DeKalb American Veterans (AMVETS) will host their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the AMVETS Post 90, 421 Oak St., DeKalb. According to a news release, any veteran with an honorable discharge or current military personnel are eligible to join.

The DeKalb AMVETS will also host a meet and greet from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 29 at AMVETS Post 90. The meet and greet will feature a live band, beginning at 5 p.m., and food, which will start at 4:30 p.m.. There will also be a short program honoring all first responders, healthcare workers and veterans.

AMVETS Post 90 is open to the public and hosts a Top Chef dinner every other Friday night. To find out what type of dinner is being served and the cost, call 815-758-1990.

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Car club donates to YMCA Shaw Local News Network SYCAMORE – The Turning Back Time Car Club recently donated $870 in proceeds from the 2021 Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show to the Kishwaukee Family YMCA. While the main purpose of the annual car show in Sycamore is to host classic car enthusiasts, the event also brings in thousands of

dollars, which are donated back to the community. These funds will help send children to the YMCA’s Summer Camp.

The Turning Back Time Car Club meets year-round to plan and organize the annual car show that includes nearly 1,000 cars and motorcycles lining the streets of downtown Sycamore. The 22nd annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show is planned for Sunday, July 31.

Seller spaces available for May 28 SUMC Trunk Shop Sycamore United Methodist Women will host a Trunk Shop from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and seller spaces are available.

The group has suspended its Spring Missions Thrift Sale and has opted to provide this opportunity instead.

Sellers can sell their items from the trunk of their car and from the adjoining parking space for $20. Makers of handcrafted items are also welcome to participate.

The event will be held in the north parking lot at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Interested sellers must register by Monday, May 23, and can do so by calling or emailing the church office at 815-895-9113 or office@sycamoreumc.org to obtain registration information.

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P.E.O. chapter donates to Bookcase Project Shaw Local News Network DeKALB – P.E.O. Chapter DX donated $125 to the DeKalb/Sycamore Bookcase Project during the group’s meeting of P.E.O. International on March 21.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization that works to educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College, and to motivate women to achieve their highest aspiration. The DX chapter is based in DeKalb, and began in

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The DeKalb/Sycamore Bookcase Project promotes literacy by building handmade bookcases, filing them with books, and donating them to preschool-age children.

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BRAI bicycle event in Iowa, and the St. Louis World’s Fare. Their performances include some well-known songs of the DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a free ragtime blues after-hours early 20th century and some rarely played tunes. concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 13.

Cherry and Jerry will perform music The concert will feature the duo by famous composers such as W.C. Cherry and Jerry, comprised of Isaac Handy and Scott Joplin as well as some Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka lesser known but well-deserving comon piano. The duo is based out of St. posers and songs.

Louis and also is part of the “Ragged The library is located at 309 Oak St. Blade Band.”

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Cherry and Jerry have performed at For more information, call 815-756the Big River Steampunk Festival in Han- 9568, ext. 1701, or email samanthah@ nibal, Missouri, the Oddities and Curiosi- dkpl.org. ties Expo in Chicago and Tulsa, the RAG– Shaw Local News Network

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Shaw Local News Network DeKALB – After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, DeKalb’s Memorial Day parade will return to the downtown area this year.

The event will take place May 30, with the parade lineup beginning at 8:30 a.m. at North Third and Locust streets, according to a news release from the city. The parade is expected to

start at 9 a.m.

Lane reconstruction is planned for Lincoln Highway this summer, so officials said the parade will go west down Locust Street before turning north on Linden Place.

Anyone interested in joining the parade can fill out a participation form at https://tinyurl.com/2p9eebas or on the city’s website, cityofdekalb.com.

There is no participation fee. The form

should be returned to City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Highway, by May 13.

The city is looking for veterans organizations, youth sports teams, service groups, nonprofit organizations, clubs and members of the faith community to join the parade.

“Since Memorial Day is a solemn holiday, participants are asked to refrain from displaying or carrying advertising material and political ban-

ners,” according to the release.

A program on the Ellwood House lawn, 420 E. Linden Place, and a free tour of the first floor of the Ellwood Mansion museum will follow the parade.

Activities planned for the day are made possible through a collaboration between the city of DeKalb, the DeKalb Park District and the Ellwood House Museum.

McDavid elected DeKalb school board president tion to the seat in April 2019. Board member Sarah Moses succeeded McDavid for two one-year terms DeKALB – DeKalb school board beginning in 2020. New officers member Samantha McDavid was elected Tuesday will serve through elected May 3 to her second term as 2023.

District 428 board president during Moses did not attend the May 3 the annual officers elections. meeting. She said on May 4 that she McDavid first served as school remains on the board but couldn’t board president after winning elec- attend the meeting because her flight

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“I also have new work commitments that will not allow me the time required to be an effective board president so I did not seek nomination again,” Moses said.

During the officer nominations and election votes for president, vice president and secretary, board members Jeromy Olson and Amanda Har-

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Board member Deyci Ramirez was re-elected as the board’s vice president, and Ariel Owens was voted in as board secretary, a position previously held by McDavid.

The board also unanimously voted to retain Jackie Pringle as board clerk and Cynthia Carpenter as board treasurer.

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The event will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. May 11 at the Hilton Chicago.

Esterland, an oncology nurse at Rush Cancer Center, was driving her son to work on a dark July 2021 morning when she came upon what she thought was a yard fire. Instead, she realized it was a blazing car fire that had just occurred when the driver slammed into a tree near Route 47 in the Sugar Grove area.

Esterland saw someone trying to get out of the vehicle, and then falling to the ground near the flaming car. She jumped out of her car to help. While assessing the injured individual’s condition, she heard what sounded like fireworks. Concerned the vehicle may be on the verge of exploding, Esterland cautiously moved the individual away from the fire to a safer location and continued

rendering assistance until emergency responders arrived. She then dropped off her son and headed to work at Rush.

Esterland has received a DAISY Stephanie nursing award Esterland from the Rush community for that act of bravery and the individual in the crash credits her with helping save his life.

“Stephanie did not hesitate during an emergency and her quick actions likely saved a man’s life,” Celena Roldán, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Illinois, said in a news release. “Her instincts and skills as a medical professional made all the difference, and we are honored to be able to honor her at this year’s Heroes Breakfast.”

An independent committee of leaders in the business and civic community selected honorees in 12 community service categories. For the list of 2022 Heroes, visit redcross.org/heroes.

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The concert will feature contemporary folk singers and songwriters Andy and Judy Daigle, who play guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and other instruments. The duo will perform original songs in many styles, including traditional folk, roots music, country swing and bluegrass.

The DeKalb Public Library is located at 309 Oak St. Doors open at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 815-7569568, ext. 1701, or email samanthah@ dkpl.org.

Dash plaques and goody bags will be given to the first 200 vehicles to register.

Twenty-five vehicles will be selected randomly to have their photo taken by a professional photographer. NSRA safety inspections will be given for free.

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Genoa American Legion Riders sets meeting

GENOA – Genoa American Legion Riders Post 337 will host its next meeting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Earlville Cruise Night is May 14 Lunch will be available before the The 19th annual Earlville Cruise meeting from noon to 2 p.m.

Night will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May The Genoa American Legion Riders 14, in downtown Earlville. host lunches from noon to 2 p.m. SaturThe event will benefit the Earlville days. Weather permitting, a short ride Business Association and its scholartakes place at 2:45 p.m. ships. It is open to all special interest The Genoa American Legion Riders trucks, cars and motorcycles. are looking for new members and othThe cruise night will feature food, a ers who would like to ride with them as DJ, a 50/50 raffle, participation for door nonmembers. prizes, and a playground for children.

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A few days before her 105th birthday, World War II veteran Annetta Lusiak was recognized for her military service and was given a special wooden plaque and pin during a ceremony April 26 at Aperion Care DeKalb. She served in the Women’s Army Corps from Aug. 5, 1943, until her honorable discharge Nov. 27, 1945. her honorable discharge Nov. 27, 1945, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, where she ended her Army career as a corporal. Her military service was spent as a light duty truck driver where she drove ambulances and mail trucks after attending the Army’s motor transport school. While serving her country, she also received decorations and citations, including the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the WAAC Service Ribbon and the American Service Medal.

After her service, Lusiak and Gene had two children together, a daughter, Kathleen, who died in June 2020, and a son, Martin. The couple also had six grandchildren and six

great-grandchildren.

Her family describes Lusiak’s life as one of adventure, which has included traveling by car, plane and train throughout most of the U.S., as well as a trip to Ireland years ago with her daughter. On her 80th birthday,

Lusiak took a hot air balloon ride.

In her spare time, her family said, she enjoyed dressing and sewing handmade Native American dolls and other sewing projects, riding her bicycle, birdwatching, gardening and harvesting seeds, garage sales and fishing. She’s also known for spoiling her grandkids, watching “Wheel of Fortune” and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks, visiting with family and friends and cooking homemade meals.

She always has had a love of animals and has had numerous pets, including dogs, birds and even squirrels. Before the military recognition ceremony April 26, Lusiak befriended a therapy dog that sat on her lap and gave her kisses.

It’s her 105-year-old spirit that Lusiak’s family said continues to inspire.

“Grammie always used to say, ‘What are we doing for excitement?’”

Westlund said. “And those have been great words to live by.”

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DeKALB – World War II veteran Annetta Lusiak has had life experiences many people will never have – a hot air balloon ride at 80, World War II military service, and last week, she turned 105.

A few days before her May 2 milestone birthday, Lusiak was recognized for her military service and was given a special wooden plaque and pin during a ceremony.

Lusiak’s granddaughter Jennifer Westlund of Colorado calls her grandmother “Grammie” and described her as a quintessential presence to her family.

“My sister Sarah and I have incredibly fond and cherished memories of her and our grandpa for as long as we can remember,” Westlund said.

“Grammie has inspired us with her spunk, sass, fierce independence and zest for silliness and fun, and we’re proud to have inherited those traits.”

Lusiak’s military recognition ceremony took place at Aperion Care DeKalb, formerly Pine Acres of DeKalb, where she has been living since spring 2019. Born May 2, 1917, in rural Cumberland, Maryland, she’s the last surviving sibling among seven: four brothers and three sisters.

Meghan Wilinski, senior community liaison of ProMedica Hospice, helped organize the military recognition and birthday event. Wilinski said the ceremony was touching and brought tears to her eyes.

“She has seen and done so many things in her lifetime, and it is important for us to recognize her life, as well as her military service during World War II,” Wilinski said. “Everyone wishes her a very happy 105th birthday, and we thank her for her military service.”

As a young woman, Lusiak worked as a textile machine operator in a factory for many years, her family said.

In January 1944, she married Eugene Lusiak, and they spent the next 60 years together before his death in 2004. She met Gene in the U.S. Army during World War II, when they both served.

Lusiak served in the Women’s Army Corps from Aug. 5, 1943, until

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DeKalb grad, ISU soph fights brain tumor with support of former teammates, community

By EDDIE CARIFIO

ecarifio@shawmedia.com Zach Russell thought the symptoms he was experiencing were those of a panic attack.

So the 2020 DeKalb graduate and sophomore at Illinois State went to the doctor and found out they weren’t panic attacks. They were seizures caused by a brain tumor.

In January, the former DeKalb basketball and baseball player underwent successful surgery to remove the tumor, and the school has honored him at baseball and basketball games with Hustle Russell shirts acting as a fundraiser for the family.

“It’s been awesome, knowing where you come from and that people have your back,” Russell said. “All the coaches and teachers and students surrounding me and giving me support, it’s meant a lot, especially for me and my family.”

On Saturday, the Barbs faced Sycamore in a doubleheader, with Russell throwing out the first pitch. In February, the basketball team held a Hustle Russell night in a game against Dixon.

Russell said he was appreciative of the staff of both programs, as well as the school, athletic department and community for the support he has received.

“Everybody said, ‘You’re the toughest kid I know, and you’re going to get through this,’” Russell said.

“Ever since then, I haven’t given up faith, just fighting and keeping my spirits high.”

Brad Kerkman, an assistant coach on the baseball and basketball teams during Russell’s time in DeKalb, said the Hustle Russell idea started simply as a combination rallying cry for the basketball team and show of support for their former teammate.

But as people ended up expressing an interest in the T-shirts, he ended up spearheading the fundraiser and said he raised about $6,000 for Russell’s family.

The fundraiser has since ended, and Russell said there is no online fundraiser currently set up for him and his family.

“I got to know Zach really well,” Kerkman said. “He’s the type of kid that every day, day in and day out, gave you everything he had. He was a great representation of every program he was ever in. ... At first it kind of started we were going to honor Zach and get our varsity basketball kids to play with that Hustle Russell mentality, and then we kept getting more and more interest from people want-

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DeKalb graduate Zach Russell throws a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between DeKalb and Sycamore on Saturday in DeKalb.

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DeKalb’s Zach Russell drives past Waubonsie Valley’s Isaiah Smith on Feb. 14, 2020, in Aurora. ing shirts.”

Kerkman said Hustle Russell is so much more than a slogan, and it’s something the DeKalb grad is displaying in his fight.

“If anyone can battle this, it’s Zach,” Kerkman said. “He’s facing it head on, and we’re all proud of the way he’s handling it. The whole athletic department, school and community are behind him.”

DeKalb athletic director Peter Goff said the athletic department was

happy to help out.

“We talk about the One Barb family, and Zach is a great, great kid,” Goff said. “All-around good dude.

Always would do what was best. And here’s the best thing: He’s not worried about himself, he’s worried about everybody else. He’s not the type of kid that likes all that attention. He’s such a humble kid. It’s unfortunate that this happened to him, but I think he realizes how much he is respected and loved at both DeKalb High School

and the community.”

Russell said doctors removed the tumor Feb. 10. He said he has about a week and half of radiation treatment left – he’s making almost daily trips to Northwestern Medicine Proton Center in Warrenville for 15-minute sessions.

About a month after the radiation treatment ends, he said, he’ll start a chemotherapy regimen, which will be a pill.

“They did get all 100% of the tumor out, so that’s a good thing,” Russell said. “It’s a slow-growing tumor. It will come back eventually, but it may not be for another 20 or 30 years hopefully.”

Russell put his education on hold for now. He said he’ll pick up in the fall at NIU instead of Illinois State to be closer to his doctors. This summer, he said he’s taking an internship with the Milwaukee Brewers in their executive sales division.

He said the whole experience has taught him a lot of life lessons and a lot about his community.

“You can never take a moment for granted,” Russell said. “I’ve learned a lot the last few months, and having so many people have my back, it’s meant a lot. It’s like sports: You get knocked down, you gotta get back up. That’s what coaches and everybody has taught me in DeKalb.”

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At its April 11 meeting, the Sycamore City Council unanimously approved the date of Sunday, July 31, for the annual Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show. The family-oriented event brings thousands of spectators to admire more than 700 trucks, motorcycles and cars that compete for recognition and trophies. Proceeds from the car show are donated to community organizations. Early registration is open and can be completed at turningbackrimecarshow.org.

Those who register early will pay an entry fee of $10 rather than the day-of registration fee of $20.

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Members of DeKalb County NAPA AutoCare Centers of DeKalb County donated a check of $371 to Pay-It-Forward House on April 27. The donation was generated through a portion of oil change sales at participating NAPA centers in DeKalb County, including Archer Alignment, Barb City Auto, Bockman’s Auto Care, Bockman’s Truck and Fleet, Motor Works, University Shell and 3-D Auto Repair. Pictured (from left) are John Volkert of Barb City Automotive, a representative from the Pay-It-Forward House, and Jake Schneider of Archer Alignment.

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The Rotary Club of Sycamore recently donated $2,500 to the Spartan Food Pantry to purchase a new commercial freezer. The donation was made possible by a Rotary District 6420 matching grant. The freezer will join two other existing freezer units and expands the capacity at the pantry to receive more meats and produce. The food pantry, located at 520 N. Maple Ave., services families with children in the Sycamore school district. It is open from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information about the Rotary Club of Sycamore, visit www.sycamorerotary.org. The Spartan Food Pantry’s calendar of operation is available at www.spartanfoodpantry.org. Pictured (from left) is Rotary President Paulette Renault, pantry manager Courtney Walz and past club president Pat Shafer.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S.advertising Bank Trust National Publisher's Notice: All real estate in this newspaper is subject to theAssociation, Fair Housing not in its individual Act which makes it illegal to advertise "anycapacity, but solely as Trustee of LSF9 preference, limitation or discrimination based Master familial Participation Trust on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, status or national origin, or anPLAINTIFF intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination."

Vs. Familial status includes childrenTerry under age ofet.18al.living G. the Nielsen; with parents or legal custodians, pregnant DEFENDANTS women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper 2021CH000053 will not knowingly accept any advertising real estate NOTICE OFforSHERIFF'S which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby SALE OF REAL ESTATE informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper PUBLICbasis.

NOTICE IS HEREBY are available on an equal opportunity GIVEN pursuant to a To complain of discrimination call HUDthat 1-800-669-9777 of Foreclosure and Hearing impaired numberJudgment is 1-800-927-9275 Sale entered in the above cause on 01/13/2022, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, will on June 9, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE atIllinois the hour of 1:00 PM at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Public Safety Building, 150 FOR THE 23RD North Main Sycamore, IL JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 60178, or in a place otherDEKALB COUNTY wise designated at the time SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS of sale, County of DeKalb U.S. Bank Trust National and State of Illinois, sell at Association, not in its public auction to the highest individual capacity, but bidder for cash, as set solely as Trustee of LSF9 forth below, the following Master Participation Trust described real estate: PLAINTIFF PIN 15-16-151-002 Vs. 15-16-151-027 Terry G. Nielsen; et. al.

15-16-151-019 DEFENDANTS Improved with 2021CH000053 Single Family Home NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S COMMONLY KNOWN AS: SALE OF REAL ESTATE 14093 US Highway 30 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Hinckley, IL 60520 GIVEN that pursuant to a Sale terms: 10% down of Judgment of Foreclosure and the highest bid by certified Sale entered in the above funds at the close of the auccause on 01/13/2022, the tion; The balance, including Sheriff of DeKalb County, the Judicial sale fee Illinois will on June 9, 2022 for Abandoned Residential at the hour of 1:00 PM at Property Municipality Relief Public Safety Building, 150 Fund, which is calculated at North Main Sycamore, IL the rate of $1 for each 60178, or in a place other- $1,000 or fraction thereof of wise designated at the time the amount paid by the of sale, County of DeKalb purchaser not to exceed and State of Illinois, sell at $300, in certified funds, is public auction to the highest due within twenty-four (24) bidder for cash, as set hours. The subject property is forth below, the following subject to general real estate described real estate: taxes, special assessments, PIN 15-16-151-002 or special taxes levied 15-16-151-027 against said real estate and 15-16-151-019 is offered for sale without Improved with any representation as to Single Family Home quality or quantity of title COMMONLY KNOWN AS: and without recourse to 14093 US Highway 30 Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Hinckley, IL 60520 condition. The sale is further Sale terms: 10% down of subject to confirmation by the highest bid by certified the court. funds at the close of the aucIf the property is a condotion; The balance, including minium and the foreclosure the Judicial sale fee takes place after 1/1/2007, for Abandoned Residential purchasers other than the Property Municipality Relief mortgagees will be required Fund, which is calculated at to pay any assessment and the rate of $1 for each legal fees due under The $1,000 or fraction thereof of Condominium Property Act, the amount paid by the 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and purchaser not to exceed (g)(4). $300, in certified funds, is If the property is located due within twenty-four (24) in a common interest hours. The subject property is community, purchasers other subject to general real estate than mortgagees will be taxes, special assessments, required to pay any or special taxes levied assessment and legal fees against said real estate and due under the Condominium is offered for sale without Property Act, 765 ILCS any representation as to 605/18.5(g-1). quality or quantity of title If the sale is set aside for and without recourse to any reason, the Purchaser at Plaintiff and in "AS IS" the sale shall be entitled only condition. The sale is further to a return of the deposit subject to confirmation by paid. The Purchaser shall the court. have no further recourse If the property is a condo- against the Mortgagor, minium and the foreclosure the Mortgagee or the takes place after 1/1/2007, Mortgagee's attorney. purchasers other than the Upon payment in full mortgagees will be required of the amount bid, the to pay any assessment and purchaser shall receive a legal fees due under The Certificate of Sale, which will Condominium Property Act, entitle the purchaser to a 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and Deed to the real estate after (g)(4).

Confirmation of the sale. The

14093 US Highway 30 Hinckley, IL 60520 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2102184.

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

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The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2102184.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Alexis Arneson Fredericks; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christopher C. Fredericks; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Christopher C. Fredericks (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2022FC000021 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christopher C. Fredericks Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 150 N Brown St Genoa, IL 60135 and which said Mortgage was made by: Christopher C. Fredericks the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Centennial Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021004211 re-recorded as 2021005325; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Lori Grubbs Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Alexis Arneson Fredericks; Illinois Housing Development Authority; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christopher C. Fredericks; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Timothy A. Miller, as Special Representative for Christopher C. Fredericks (deceased) DEFENDANTS 2022FC000021 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Christopher C. Fredericks and Unknown Owners Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 150 N Brown St Genoa, IL 60135 and which said Mortgage was made by: Christopher C. Fredericks the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Centennial Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021004211 re-recorded as 2021005325; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Lori Grubbs Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before June 3, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-00601 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2021004211 re-recorded as 2021005325; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Lori Grubbs Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before June 3, 2022, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-22-00601 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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$1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-2102184.

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be entitled only public auction to the highest FEET TO THE NORTHWEST f the deposit bidder for cash, as set CORNER OF A TRACT CONurchaser shall forth below, the following VEYED TO THOMAS AND ther recourse STACI SEIERSTAD BY WARdescribed real estate: Mortgagor, THAT PART OF THE NORTH- RANTY DEED RECORDED ee or the DOCUMENT NO. WEST QUARTER OF SECTION AS torney.

16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, 94003514; THENCE EASTment in full RANGE 5 EAST OF THE ERLY ALONG THE NORTH unt bid, the THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LINE OF SAID SEIERSTAD all receive a DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT, 115.0 FEET TO SAID ale, which will COMMENCING AT THE WEST LINE OF LOT 'R'; rchaser to a SOUTHERLY, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THENCE eal estate after LOT 'R' AS SHOWN ON THE ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF f the sale. The PLAT OF THE 'RISSMAN LOT 'R', 417.63 FEET TO chaser has the FARM', RECORDED IN BOOK SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER PUBLIC NOTICE lity/expense of 'D' OF PLATS AT PAGE 103 OF LOT 'R'; THENCE EASTIN THE CIRCUIT COURT nants or other IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE ERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH FOR THE 23RD presently in OF DEKALB COUNTY, ILLI- LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the subject NOIS; THENCE NORTHERLY, QUARTER, 300.02 FEET TO DEKALB COUNTY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF A LINE DRAWN SOUTHERLY rty will NOT SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SAID LOT 'R', 38.83 FEET FROM THE POINT OF BEGINor inspectionU.S. Bank Trust National TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF- NING WHICH IS PARALLEL Association, not in its akes no repreWAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE WITH SAID WEST LINE OF the conditionindividual capacity, but NO. 30; THENCE EASTERLY LOT 'R', THENCE NORTHERas Trustee of LSF9 solely y. Prospective ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT- LY, ALONG SAID PARALLEL dmonished toMaster Participation Trust OF-WAY LINE, 300.00 FEET LINE, 37.38 FEET TO THE PLAINTIFF rt file to verify FOR THE POINT OF BEGIN- POINT OF BEGINNING IN Vs. .

NING; THENCE NORTHERLY, SQUAW GROVE TOWNSHIP, E THE MORT-Terry G. Nielsen; et. al.

PARALLEL WITH THE WEST DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. OMEOWNER),DEFENDANTS PIN 15-16-151-002 LINE OF SAID LOT 'R', 2021CH000053 HE RIGHT TO 15-16-151-027 600.00 FEET; THENCE POSSESSION NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S 15-16-151-019 WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH AFTER ENTRY SALE OF REAL ESTATE Improved with SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY R OF POSSES-PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY LINE, 415.00 FEET TO A Single Family Home ACCORDANCEGIVEN that pursuant to a LINE WHICH IS 115.0 FEET COMMONLY KNOWN AS: N 15-1701(C)Judgment of Foreclosure and WESTERLY OF AND PARAL14093 US Highway 30 Sale entered in the above IS MORTGAGE Hinckley, IL 60520 LEL WITH SAID WEST LINE cause on 01/13/2022, the OF LOT 'R' (SAID PARALLEL LAW. Sale terms: 10% down of of DeKalb County, Sheriff tion: Examine LINE BEING ALSO THE EAST the highest bid by certified will on June 9, 2022 Illinois e or contact LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED funds at the close of the aucney: Codilis &at the hour of 1:00 PM at IN DOCUMENT NO. tion; The balance, including C., 15W030Public Safety Building, 150 99010942 AND DOCU- the Judicial sale fee e Road, SuiteNorth Main Sycamore, IL MENT NO. 99010946); for Abandoned Residential ge, IL 60527,60178, or in a place other- THENCE SOUTHERLY, PAR- Property Municipality Relief 9876. Pleasewise designated at the time ALLEL WITH SAID WEST Fund, which is calculated at umber 14-21-of sale, County of DeKalb LINE OF LOT 'R', 219.45 the rate of $1 for each and State of Illinois, sell at FEET TO THE NORTHWEST $1,000 or fraction thereof of public auction to the highest CORNER OF A TRACT CON- the amount paid by the bidder for cash, as set VEYED TO THOMAS AND purchaser not to exceed in Theforth below, the following STACI SEIERSTAD BY WAR- $300, in certified funds, is RANTY DEED RECORDED due within twenty-four (24) ril 27, 2022described real estate: THAT PART OF THE NORTH- AS DOCUMENT NO. hours. The subject property is 22) WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 94003514; THENCE EAST- subject to general real estate 16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, ERLY ALONG THE NORTH taxes, special assessments, NEED IT? RANGE 5 EAST OF THE LINE OF SAID SEIERSTAD or special taxes levied T FAST! THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN TRACT, 115.0 FEET TO SAID against said real estate and Classified DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: WEST LINE OF LOT 'R'; is offered for sale without 584-NEWS COMMENCING AT THE THENCE SOUTHERLY, any representation as to SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF quality or quantity of title LOT 'R' AS SHOWN ON THE LOT 'R', 417.63 FEET TO and without recourse to PLAT OF THE 'RISSMAN SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER Plaintiff and in "AS IS" FARM', RECORDED IN BOOK OF LOT 'R'; THENCE EAST- condition. The sale is further 'D' OF PLATS AT PAGE 103 ERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH subject to confirmation by IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST the court.

OF DEKALB COUNTY, ILLI- QUARTER, 300.02 FEET TO If the property is a condoNOIS; THENCE NORTHERLY, A LINE DRAWN SOUTHERLY minium and the foreclosure ALONG THE WEST LINE OF FROM THE POINT OF BEGIN- takes place after 1/1/2007, SAID LOT 'R', 38.83 FEET NING WHICH IS PARALLEL purchasers other than the TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF- WITH SAID WEST LINE OF mortgagees will be required WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE LOT 'R', THENCE NORTHER- to pay any assessment and NO. 30; THENCE EASTERLY LY, ALONG SAID PARALLEL legal fees due under The ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT- LINE, 37.38 FEET TO THE Condominium Property Act, OF-WAY LINE, 300.00 FEET POINT OF BEGINNING IN 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and FOR THE POINT OF BEGIN- SQUAW GROVE TOWNSHIP, (g)(4).

NING; THENCE NORTHERLY, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. If the property is located PARALLEL WITH THE WEST in a common interest PIN 15-16-151-002 LINE OF SAID LOT 'R', community, purchasers other 15-16-151-027 600.00 FEET; THENCE than mortgagees will be 15-16-151-019 WESTERLY, PARALLEL WITH required to pay any Improved with SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY assessment and legal fees Single Family Home LINE, 415.00 FEET TO A due under the Condominium COMMONLY KNOWN AS: LINE WHICH IS 115.0 FEET Property Act, 765 ILCS 14093 US Highway 30 WESTERLY OF AND PARAL605/18.5(g-1).

Hinckley, IL 60520 LEL WITH SAID WEST LINE If the sale is set aside for Sale terms: 10% down of OF LOT 'R' (SAID PARALLEL the highest bid by certified any reason, the Purchaser at LINE BEING ALSO THE EAST funds at the close of the auc- the sale shall be entitled only LINE OF LANDS DESCRIBED tion; The balance, including to a return of the deposit IN DOCUMENT NO. the Judicial sale fee paid. The Purchaser shall 99010942 AND DOCU- for Abandoned Residential have no further recourse MENT NO. 99010946); Property Municipality Relief against the Mortgagor, THENCE SOUTHERLY, PAR- Fund, which is calculated at the Mortgagee or the ALLEL WITH SAID WEST the rate of $1 for each Mortgagee's attorney.

LINE OF LOT 'R', 219.45 $1,000 or fraction thereof of Upon payment in full FEET TO THE NORTHWEST the amount paid by the of the amount bid, the CORNER OF A TRACT CON- purchaser not to exceed purchaser shall receive a VEYED TO THOMAS AND $300, in certified funds, is Certificate of Sale, which will STACI SEIERSTAD BY WAR- due within twenty-four (24) entitle the purchaser to a RANTY DEED RECORDED hours. The subject property is Deed to the real estate after AS DOCUMENT NO. subject to general real estate Confirmation of the sale. The 94003514; THENCE EAST- taxes, special assessments, successful purchaser has the ERLY ALONG THE NORTH or special taxes levied sole responsibility/expense of LINE OF SAID SEIERSTAD against said real estate and evicting any tenants or other TRACT, 115.0 TO SAID *OffFEET er value when purchased at retail. is offered for sale without individuals presently in WEST LINE**Financing OF LOT available 'R'; anythrough authorizedasGenerac partners. of the subject representation to possession THENCE SolarSOUTHERLY, panels sold separately. quality or quantity of title premises.

ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF and without recourse to The property will NOT LOT 'R', 417.63 FEET TO Plaintiff and in "AS IS" be open for inspection SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER condition. The sale is further and Plaintiff makes no repreOF LOT 'R'; THENCE EAST- subject to confirmation by sentation as to the condition ERLY, ALONG THE SOUTH the court. of the property. Prospective LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST If the property is a condo- bidders are admonished to QUARTER, 300.02 FEET TO minium and the foreclosure check the Court file to verify A LINE DRAWN SOUTHERLY takes place after 1/1/2007, all information.

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