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WEEK IN REVIEW DeKalb OKs $100K plane fuel truck

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council approved a plan to replace a fuel truck for larger planes coming into the municipal airport during a special meeting last week.

The City Council voted, 7-0, during its special Sept. 1 meeting to authorize city staff to buy the replacement fuel truck for up to $100,000. Seventh Ward Alderman Tony Faivre was absent from the meeting.

DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said the truck frequently is out of service for repairs and “has been limping along for a couple of years.” He said staff initially thought they would be able to “methodi-

cally go through an extended process that would allow us to consider options and on regular council nights.”

“But what we’re finding are bargains are coming up on internet auction sites,” Nicklas said. “ ... And they are in some cases, $10,000, $20,000, $30,000 below what we had budgeted.”

Nicklas said the city “wanted to get in that game” of the online auctions. However, he said the city “realized we had something of a dilemma.”

Nicklas said the city already budgeted $100,000 for the vehicle – however, his spending limit without City Council approval is $20,000 and 48 hours’ notice is required before a public meeting, per the Open Meetings Act.

“We tried for the last month to make some hits, but we were missing the mark,” Nicklas said. “And sometimes by a matter of hours.”

City officials wrote in a Aug. 31 social media post the truck “is vital to the airport, since fuel sales are the largest source of revenue for airport operations.”

“This Avgas 100 LL fuel truck serves larger aircraft that cannot easily use the self-serve pump; however, the current vehicle often needs to be repaired,” city officials wrote in the post.

As larger airports start to turn over their fleets, Nicklas wrote in the special meeting agenda, “it appears that the time has arrived” for the market of those vehicles – namely online auctions – to open up.

Census: County drops 4K in overall population

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKalb County saw a population decrease of thousands of residents overall, with the city of DeKalb looking at nearly 4,000 fewer residents in the last decade, while that number for Sycamore and Genoa grew, according to recently released U.S. census data.

DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said there are 3,572 fewer residents living in the city between the 2010 and 2020 U.S. Censuses, meaning about an 8% drop.

“That affects our per capita revenues and one of the biggest and most important is our share of the state income tax,” Nicklas said during a recent city council meeting to discuss the city’s 2022 budget.

“Another one is the local use tax.”

According to the 2020 census data, DeKalb had 43,862 residents recorded in

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the 2010 U.S. Census. In the 2020 census, there were 40,290 DeKalb residents recorded.

Nicklas said city staff anticipated having about 40,000 people in the city in its next fiscal year budget projections.

“So we’re probably not going to make any other changes to what we project in those particular line items,” Nicklas said.

DeKalb County’s total population dropped from 105,160 in 2010 to 100,420 in 2020, according to U.S. Census data.

Nicklas said it’s unclear which areas specifically had the lowest response rate or how the population change may affect ward boundary drawing down the line.

He said city officials still need to sift through data “and there’s a lot of it.”

“I eventually want to do an affordable housing study,” Nicklas said, but the possibility of such and when that might occur is dependent on what the 2020 cen-

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sus data reveals and when he’s able to look through it.

Genoa’s population went up by about 100 people from 2010 to 2020, according to census data. Other information for communities in DeKalb County with populations of fewer than 5,000 people was not listed in the U.S. Census QuickFacts tool, which included Cortland.

On the flip side, Sycamore’s population increased by about 1,000 from 2010 to 2020, according to census data.

Sycamore Acting City Manager Maggie Peck said this week the city ”has maintained a steady pace of growth over the last five years, which we can credit to strong city planning over the years.”

As a result of the population increase, Peck said the city will see an increase in the local government distributive fund, which is state-shared revenue based on per capita.

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The DeKalb Kite Fest has long been a free, fall tradition within the DeKalb community.

The DeKalb Park District will host the event in its 16th year from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12.

Formerly hosted by the DeKalb County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau on the Northern Illinois University campus, DeKalb Kite Fest is in its second year at a new location, DeKalb Kiwanis Park, located at Fairview Drive and South Fourth Street.

Visitors will enjoy Kite Fest traditions such as giant inflatable kites and dancing kites high up in the sky, plus some fun, seasonal on-site activities.

Basics DeKalb County will hand out books, NIU S.T.E.A.M. will have a paper airplane obstacle course and educational information about the forces of flight and Children’s Home and Aid will have some fun giveaways.

All activities, including a park district kite craft, will take place near the Kiwanis Park Shelter, with adjacent free parking at Kiwanis and the Sports and Recreation Center, 1765 S. Fourth St. Music and announcements will be provided by 94.9 WDKB.

ers to experience the joy of kite flying.”

Featured kite flyers will include Al Sparling, Darryl Waters, Anthony Catalano, Team Sky FX and Team Chicago Kite. Participants can either bring their own kite or buy one at the event.

Volunteers will be on site to demonstrate safe kite assembly and flying.

Manja string or any other type of glass-covered string is prohibited.

Families and individuals are invited to grab their picnic blankets and lawn chairs and secure their spot early to experience all the magic. The popular Candy Drop activity will take place once again, where candy provided by Ferrara Candy Co., will be hoisted high in the sky and rain down for children to make a mad dash to collect. The Candy Drop is weather/wind condition pending, so the time is TBD. Ice cream will be available on site for a small fee courtesy of The Cream King.

Those interested in volunteering at Kite Fest can fill out a form at dekalbparkdistrict.com/volunteer-opportuPhoto provided nities or call 815-758-6663. To inquire DeKalb Kite Fest will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Kiwanis Park in DeKalb. about becoming a food vendor, contact Andrea Juricic at ajuricic@dekalb“This event is a staff favorite and the sky and may see a giant squid, a parkdistrict.com or call 815-758-7756, truly delightful,” Andrea Juricic, UFO, a teddy bear, a dragon – you name ext. 7270. superintendent of recreation, said in a it. The kites are magnificent, and their To learn more, visit dekalbparkdisnews release. “Visitors will look up at pilots are very talented, inspiring oth- trict.com or call 815-758-7756.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Tom Jones Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com SOMONAUK – Tom Jones of Darien was on the 61st floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Darien, who was 47, worked as a financial adviser for Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook and was attending training in his company’s headquarters in the World Trade Center the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.

During a presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Somonauk Public Library, 700 E. LaSalle St., Jones will explain his path down those 61 floors, what he saw and heard, and his thoughts on that day.

Jones spoke with MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about his experiences on 9/11 and his upcoming library presentation.

Milton: Why were you in New York that day?

Jones: The day before was my firstday ever in the World Trade Center. A couple hundred people from Morgan Stanley offices throughout the country were attending the training on the 61st floor in Tower 2, the south tower.

We had started our meetings early and had broken for a coffee break.

That’s when we saw office paper billowing around outside, almost like

Jones: My thought process didn’t take long. I immediately told myself “There was a fire or explosion, something bad has happened and I’m leaving.” I decided to leave the building, and it took not quite an hour to get out.

Milton: How did you escape?

Jones: I took the elevator to the stairwell to exit onto another elevator lobby. I went back into the stairwell. I could not escape on the street level, but escaped on the mall level under the tower. I was a bit ahead of the curve and was leaving before a lot of other people started to leave the building. The stairwells began to fill up as it became more obvious to people it was a very dangerous situation.

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Tom Jones of Darien escaped from one of the Twin Towers on the day of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. confetti, and we saw a considerable amount of smoke.

Milton: Did you know what had happened?

Jones: Looking out of the 61st floor windows, all we could see was the office paper and smoke coming from

the opposite side of the north tower, 30 floors above us. Nobody was for sure what it was or what caused it. I did not feel anything or hear anything.

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Milton: Were you in the building when the second tower was hit?

Jones: I was in the stairwell when I felt the second plane hit our tower. I felt the building sway. I only learned what had happened from two polices officers, just as I was escaping the building. When I got up to the street level, it was overwhelming to see both

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Milton: Did you know anyone with you that day?

Jones: I was the only person in that branch from the office I worked at in Oak Brook. I had only gotten into New York Sunday night, two days before Sept. 11. I did not know anyone. One person I had gotten to know the first day, but didn’t know anyone else.

Milton: Were you able to make any phone calls?

Jones: I had tried a series of telephone calls, and wanted to get through to my family to let them know I was OK. Once I saw the towers come down, I knew how urgent the situation was.

My immediate family, my wife and brothers and parents, knew I was there for work. I did get one brief phone call out. I told my wife “I’m about to leave, I’m safe, I’ll call you as soon as I get out.” That’s why it was really urgent for me to get to a phone after the second tower was hit.

Milton: What happened after you escaped?

Jones: A number of us from work

Milton: Why do you tell your 9/11 story to others?

Jones: I’d like to rephrase that: I’m happy to tell our story that I was witness to. The terrorists didn’t know Tom Jones was in the towers, they were after any and all of us that were there that day out of a resentment of the freedoms we had. As many problems and issues we have in the world right now, we have to make sure people remember what happened on 9/11, for history if for nothing else.

Milton: What did your experiences during 9/11 teach you?

Jones: When you get up in the morning and start every day, you never know what’s going to happen. You never know what the day has in store for you. That’s why you have to work toward the future, but you also have to live for today. I have a great appreciation for firemen who rush into high rise buildings and combat veterans.

They see terrible things every day, and they have to get up and do it all again the next day.

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‘LIKE WALKING ON A MASSIVE GRAVE’ Firefighter from Hinckley recalls rescue mission at Ground Zero

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INCKLEY – The early morning hours of Sept. 11, 2001, were like any other start of a workday for Gary Pozzi.

Pozzi, 44, lived in Hinckley and was the Captain of Training and head of the Technical Rescue Team for the Aurora Fire Department.

He was working that morning, and he and the other firefighters turned on the news after they heard of a plane hitting one of the World Trade Center towers.

“We were sitting there, watching the news in the TV room, and we couldn’t believe it,” Pozzi said. “The second plane hit the second tower right in front of our eyes.”

Aurora Assistant Fire Chief Tom Brady was in contact with the head of training in Chicago, and they instructed Pozzi to “go home and pack a bag.”

“There was a possibility of me and a few other guys would be going to New York, because Chicago needed six more firefighters with specialized training to help with equipment and set-up for search and rescue,” Pozzi said.

Pozzi had been trained by a FEMA team from Virginia in special rescues, including rescues in high rises with ropes, structural collapses and trenches.

“Naperville’s fire department brought out the team from Virginia and they invited a few Aurora firefighters, myself included,” he said. “It was rigorous training, very difficult.

We had this specialized training, but didn’t even have the equipment yet.

The City of Chicago, their fire department had the equipment, but they didn’t have enough guys who had the training to use the equipment, which is why they reached out to us.”

When Pozzi returned home at the end of his shift on Sept. 11, he packed a bag. He left the bag at home the next morning because he hadn’t heard any further information from his superiors.

“When I got to work the next morning, they asked me if I had my bag with me, and I said ‘no,’” Pozzi said.

“They told me, ‘Get your stuff in order, tell your family goodbye,

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Six firefighters from the Aurora Fire Department traveled to Ground Zero two days after 9/11 to help with search and rescue efforts. Pictured (front row, from left) are Pvt. Tim Pogue, Lt. Mark Lockwood, Capt. Gary Pozzi and Pvt. Will Torres; (back row, from left) Pvt. Jason Demas and Pvt. Randy Leek. you’re going to New York.’ So I went back to Hinckley to grab my bag, kissed my wife goodbye, and headed out.”

Around 10 a.m. Sept. 12, Pozzi and six other firefighters left Aurora for New York. On route in Pennsylvania, they met and caravanned with firefighters from Chicago. Around 1 or 2 a.m. Sept. 13, the group made it to what used to be the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, which had been given a new name: Ground Zero.

Arriving at Ground Zero

When Pozzi and his team arrived at Ground Zero, everyone was speechless at what they saw.

“It was all lit up with emergency lights everywhere, even though it was pitch black at night,” Pozzi said. “It was like something I’ve never seen before. It was like a movie, a bad movie. When you stepped onto the ground, it was so quiet, because there was so much dust. There was 2 to 3 inches of dust everywhere. When you

stepped on it, it was like stepping on snow, no noise. We were in awe. We were shocked. When you see it in real life versus on TV, it touches all of your senses: your sight, your smell. It was the worst thing you’ve ever seen in your life. I was a paramedic, and I worked in the emergency room, and this was completely different. It was unlike anything else, totally remarkable. … It was like walking on a massive grave. That’s what it reminded me of.”

Pozzi and the Aurora and Chicago firefighters were given search and rescue jobs and orders.

“The first day, my responsibility was to walk around the whole Ground Zero,” Pozzi said. “It was 6 a.m., daybreak, and I was with another firefighter from Aurora and with a steel worker, who was giving us the lowdown of the whole area. We were supposed to walk around and report back to our command from Chicago.”

Fire and smoke were still coming from the collapse.

“We did go down into the subway that was down below Ground Zero, and it was the first time I had ever seen what was referred to as ‘the pancake collapse’ of what happened to the towers,” he said. “There was floor on top of floor on top of floor. You could see each floor was six inches in width.

I don’t know how many floors I was looking at from where I was in the subway. I just knew, oh my God, this was terrible.’

During Pozzi’s rescue and cleanup efforts, Building 7, one of the office buildings, and the Marriott hotel collapsed.

“I remember one night we went down there to try to search the collapse, and I remember it was slightly raining out, and I was walking up an eye beam, my boots were slipping on the eye beam and I was falling backwards,” Pozzi said. “A guy came up to me out of nowhere with a 5-gallon bucket. He attached this rubber sole

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Gary Pozzi Retired Aurora firefighter to fire and police personnel, some meals were so fancy you couldn’t even eat it.”

Pozzi said he vividly remembers New Yorkers’ appreciation and gratefulness.

“Everyone was so grateful we were there,” he said. “But it was very emotional to look into the eyes of the New York Fire Department guys. We called it ‘The Look,’ a distant stare of what transpired the last couple of days. It was in all of their eyes, all of them. It was haunting, chilling.”

The aftermath

Even though Pozzi and his group were at Ground Zero for five days, working three or four 8-hour shifts, they knew much more work needed to be done.

“We kind of felt like there was nothing we could do, nobody to rescue, although we tried,” Pozzi said. “I

don’t think there was anybody pulled out the whole time we were there. We thought there would be when there’s something of that magnitude, maybe bodies on top of each other, but there wasn’t.”

Pozzi said that after two or three days of searching, his team came to the conclusion that they probably wouldn’t find any bodies.

“The only thing I ever found was a hip bone, one high-heeled shoe and a wallet,” Pozzi said. “Everyone was probably entrenched into the collapse or pulverized. We didn’t find anybody. … We were very optimistic driving out there, and very shell-shocked five days later when we came back. It was not what we anticipated at all when we were driving out there. We thought we were going to rescue people, find people. But when we started digging, we didn’t find much.”

But he said that “it wasn’t all bad,

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“I have the utmost respect for the Red Cross and their help during the disaster,” Pozzi said. “They gave you anything you needed: socks, underwear, shoes, whatever. Restaurants were helping feed everyone. It reminded me how important it was to stick together, to care for one another.”

When Pozzi returned home, he donated his gear to the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Shortly after returning home, he had to respond to reports of anthrax being sent to Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert’s home in Yorkville.

“It made you question ‘What’s next?’” Pozzi said. “It made you realize that anything is possible. You have to be aware of your surroundings wherever you are, whether it’s domestic or international terrorism or a situation here at home. You have to be aware.”

Pozzi also worries about people lacking awareness and forgetting what happened on 20 years ago.

“Now more than ever, we need to not forget,” he said. “They said ‘never forget,’ but I think a lot of people have. We have to remember that it happened. It can happen, and I hope to God it will never, ever happen again.”

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to the bottom of my boot with metal spikes. He said, ‘This will help you with staying on the steel, and you won’t slide anymore. Try it out.’ And when I walked, it worked. I turned around to thank him, and he was gone. He was just somebody that appeared, did that for me and he was gone. I remember that so vividly, how he helped me.”

Pozzi and other first responders’ home base was a high school three or four blocks away from Ground Zero, where the Red Cross had set up camp.

There was no electricity or running water and limited cellphone use. Pozzi was only able to call his wife every night to check in.

Pozzi said he was amazed at how everyone in New York banded together to help.

“Everyone appreciated that we were there to help,” Pozzi said. “There were a lot of religious [people] around, not only priests, but rabbis and tons of people there to console others.

There were chiropractors on the corner to adjust you or give you a massage. People were handing out food and water. Fancy restaurants in south Manhattan were giving out free meals

“They said ‘never forget,’ but I think a lot of people have.

We have to remember that it happened. It can happen, and I hope to God it will never, ever happen again.”

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VolksFest to draw people to Genoa Sept. 10-12

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

GENOA – The seventh annual VolksFest will have something for everyone in Genoa.

Events will take place Sept. 10-12 at David Carroll Memorial Park in Genoa, under the Country Financial Big Top. The weekend is held in partnership with the Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers and the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, in addition to many local sponsors. Money raised benefits the Genoa-Kingston Boy Scouts, sports boosters, fine arts boosters, fire department, Goodfellows, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce and Genoa Veterans Home.

“Everyone is excited for VolksFest weekend, especially after not being able to hold it last year due to the pandemic,” said Krissy Johnson, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. “It’s a way to fundraise for a number of different nonprofits in the community.”

On Friday, Rumble on the River, featuring Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling will take place from 7 to 10 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 to 12. Ages 4 and younger get in free. Tickets can be purchased online or in person the day of the event. The event also will feature a beer truck and food trucks.

Saturday’s festivities begin with a Volksmarch.

Volksmarch means “people’s march” in German and is a non-competitive fitness walk of either 6K or 10K. Participants in the free walk can begin between 8 and 11 a.m., with the walk ending by 2 p.m.

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The seventh annual VolksFest will take place Sept. 10-12 at David Carroll Memorial Park in Genoa.

The Biergarten Craft Beer and Wine Festival begins at 2 p.m. Saturday for VIPs, general admission at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $25.

The event will feature samples from more than 20 craft beer breweries and wineries from within a 60-mile radius of Genoa. The Lennys will perform live music.

There will be a free shuttle bus service for Genoa and Kingston residents. Event attendees can be picked up from one of the designated bus stops and be returned directly to their residence at the end of the evening.

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The 18th annual Great Genoa Duck Race and Family Fun Day will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday. More than 2,000 plastic ducks will be dumped into the Kishwaukee River. The first place duck will win $500, second place $200, third place $100 and last place $50. Ducks can be purchased the day of the race in Carroll Memorial Park or in advance at the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, Tobinson’s Ace Hardware, Resource Bank, Northern Illinois Rehab, Heartland Bank and First Midwest Bank. The duck launch will be held at 1 p.m.

The PTO Fun Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature paint ball, a Velcro wall, bounce houses, face painting, duck bingo, a money pit and the G-K Marching Band.

Brian Wallace, vice president of the Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers and co-founder of the event, said VolksFest “is truly an event for everyone in Genoa.”

“The weekend of events is held not so much to make money, but to be affordable for everyone and to assist a bunch of local community organizations,” he said.

Carolyn Tobinson, president of the Kishwaukee Valley Wanderers and co-founder of the event, described VolksFest as “a lot of different opportunities for people in the community.”

“It’s also a way to draw people to our community,” she said. “Genoa is a smaller town, but we have a lot going on here. We have lots of friendly people and a great community. We want to showcase Genoa, that it’s a great place to live and work and play.”

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Included in the Egyptian Theatre’s fall season line-up is Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John (left) on Sept. 11 and The Oak Ridge Boys on Oct. 30.

Egyptian Theatre ready for full fall season

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

right here in DeKalb.”

This also will be the theater’s first full fall season since its $6.5 million, 4,200-square-foot expansion and renovation project that was completed Oct. 1, 2020.

“With our new expansion and concession stand, theater-goers can make going to see a show a night out,” Holcomb said. “We have free parking, there are restaurants in walking distance, there’s liquor in-house and great entertainment on the stage. Our goal is to make every part of your experience wonderful so that you have a great night out. We’re so excited to be able to offer that again after the pandemic and to see the community once again.”

For information about the Egyptian Theatre, visit www.egyptiantheatre. org. Tickets can be purchased at the theater box office from 3 to 6 p.m.

Wednesdays, online at www.egyptiantheatre.org or by calling the box office at 815-758-1225.

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre has announced its fall season lineup.

Jeanine Holcomb, the theater’s marking and communications director, describes the upcoming fall season as “quite the array of shows.”

“We have Jesse McCartney, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Oak Ridge Boys, magic shows, family shows, rock music shows,” Holcomb said. “Anyone who likes live shows and live music can find something this fall at the Egyptian Theatre.”

Holcomb said the theater is looking forward to hosting shows in-person for the first time since the pandemic began in March 2020.

“It’s been a very difficult year and a half, but we’re excited to have shows on our calendar again,” she said. “It almost feels like we’re back to normal, especially with the lineup we have.

There’s a wide variety of different shows, movies and community events.

Upcoming fall season That’s exactly what the Egyptian was made for: to see a tremendous touring at the Egyptian Theatre: show, a fantastic community event or • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 – Yeleven a family-favorite movie. We’re all low Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton about offering great entertainment John

• 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 28-Oct. 19 – Horror Film Series • 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 – Sal Valentinetti • 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 – The McCartney Years • 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 – The Oak Ridge Boys • 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 – Think Floyd USA • 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 – Roy

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LOOKING BACK 1921 – 100 YEARS AGO

Frank B., a prominent member of the local foreign colony, was today assessed the small matter of a $100 fine for being a little too Americanized in his notions.

Frank, apparently, thought that the land-of-the-free stuff was to be taken literally and played without a limit. The $100 fine was for beating his wife but if investigation, which is now under way by government agents, divulges that the facts are expected, he will have to face a more serious charge.

In addition to considerable other damage done about DeKalb Sunday night during the high wind, it is learned today that the coal chutes were also damaged.

Part of the south chutes was torn off and sent flying into a nearby field, while the chutes on the north side of the track were not touched. The damage is being repaired and no difficulty was experienced at the chutes in taking care of all engines for coal and water.

You can say goodbye to South Street in DeKalb after a while because there won’t be any such animal. A petition was presented to the aldermen last night asking that the name of the thoroughfare in the south part of the city be changed to Roosevelt Street and the petition was granted by the city fathers. The move is a good one as the name is much more expressive as a memorial to the dead ex-president than it would be under the prosaic title of South Street.

John H. Stray of Kingston Township this week brought to the county clerk’s office the pelt of an old wolf shot by him last March, to claim bounty, but the time for claiming bounty had expired. The wolf came to his hen house for chickens one night, and the next evening Mr. Stray took his gun and waited for his second visit. He was rewarded by appearance of Mr. Wolf soon after dark and shot him as he was about to enter the chicken house. The hide was sold to pay for the chicken dinner of the previous evening.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO

Joseph Masterson, well-known resident of Clare, has received word from the patent office at Washington, D.C., that he has been granted protection on an improved lawn mower sharpening device. About a year ago a model machine was constructed by a Belvidere mechanic, working under the direction of Mr. Masterson and for the past year it has been in operation in that city. About 100 different types of mowers, both hand-driven and power machines have been sharpened on the 500 jobs that the machine has handled.

The Ohio Grove School closed this year as the board was unable to secure a teacher. Some of the children are going to Maple Park and others to the Crane school where Mrs. Thorworth is the teacher.

The Burlington is placing a spur track at Shabbona where material will be sidetracked for the contractor who is widening and repairing Route 30 from Shabbona west to Route 51. The road will be widened a few feet, repaired and covered with a coat of blacktop.

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A wagon decorated for the 1899 Fourth of July parade sits in front of Leslie’s Department Store in the 200 block of East Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

Mr. Henaughan is teaching the Greentown School this year, formerly teaching at Afton Center. Mrs. O’Kane taught this school for the past eight years. There are only three schools open in Victor this year. Mrs. Gunderson is again teaching the Wesson School and Charlotte Larson is teaching the Suydam School, receiving over $2,000 a year for her work, probably the highest paid teacher around here. The McCleery School has been rented to a young couple for some time and they are living there with their young son. Probably a far more comfortable place than many houses as it has oil heat, electricity and no near neighbors. Other empty schools are filling their share toward the housing situation.

W.N. Pinktson of 511 South First Street in DeKalb is proud of this year’s crop of peaches, from a tree which he planted some six years ago. One of the peaches measures three inches in diameter and weighs nine ounces. The rest of the peaches are practically the same size. All are luscious and juicy and Mr. Pinkston considers himself lucky for having such fine fruit on a tree grown from a peach pit which he had planted.

Yesterday morning ten “house guests” at the DeKalb police station, who spent Monday night at the jail after being arrested for being drunk and disorderly, were assessed fines and costs when they were brought before Police Magistrate Jerre Stevens for hearings.

Although the minimum ”charge” for accommodations is $9.40, which includes costs, many seem to enjoy the hospitality of the jail for they continue to use the accommodations.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO

A woman was knocked unconscious during Genoa’s Labor Day ball game when she was struck in the head by a ball. The woman regained consciousness after receiving first aid from the G-K Rescue Squad. The ball

game was between the little league players and their managers and coaches.

Members of the DeKalb County Highway Department have poured asphalt at Chicago Road and Route 2 south of Waterman, for the installation of rumble strips.

One set has nine strips, eight inches wide and eight inches apart.

It hurts a little, but Sycamore Police got their man last night after a very short and very slow chase through the city that ended on Edwards Street with a crunch. The offender was chased for two blocks at a speed no more than 10 miles per hour before he was stopped after a collision with a second squad car coming to assist.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

DeKalb Fire Department and DeKalb County police officials are not ruling out foul play in a suspicious fire that burned down an abandoned cement plant late last night. The structure, which stood off Peace Road south of Loves Road, belonged to the Floit Sand & Gravel Co., based in Sycamore. It burned to the ground between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The owner of the Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park again is asking for the county government to participate in a federal program to buy the trailer park and move its residents elsewhere, a deal which may not cost the county much or anything.

Three-time world champion Dodge Ram monster truck Bear Foot will appear at the Sandwich Fair, now in its 109th consecutive year. The vehicle stands nearly 10 feet tall, weighs 10,000 pounds and carries tires that tower a staggering 5 1/2 feet above the ground.

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Chris Young will bring his Famous Friends Tour to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Nov. 20.

Chris Young headed to NIU Convocation Center THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Chris Young will perform at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center on Saturday, Nov. 20, as part of his Famous Friends Tour with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Callista Clark. The concert is presented by Outback Concerts and Pepper Entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased online on ticketmaster.com, by phone or at the NIU Convocation Center box office.

Ticket prices start at $29.75, limit eight.

Multi-platinum RCA Records Nashville entertainer Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, 2 billion on-demand streams, 12 million singles sold, 11 career No. 1 singles, 17 R.I.A.A. Gold/Platinum/Multi-Platinum certified projects, two Grammy nominations, three Country Music Association nominations and four Academy of Country Music nominations.

Mitchell Tenpenny’s song “Drunk

Me,” from his debut album “Telling All My Secrets” is a Double Platinum-certified No. 1 hit. The 11-song project earned him 2018’s best first-week showing for a major label country debut album. The song was featured in multiple Amazon Music “Most Played” and “Best Of” year-end lists.

The Famous Friends Tour also features 17-year-old Callista Clark of Zebulon, Georgia. Her forthcoming debut collection “Real to Me” will be available via Big Machine Records.

Concessions will be available in all lobbies during the concert. Guests may bring in one sealed 20-ounce or smaller water bottle.

Parking costs $10 and can be purchased in advance at ticketmaster.com or paid day of. Parking may be found in the lots surrounding the stadium and at the Convocation Center. Spaces are first come, first park.

For more information about Chris Young and the Famous Friends Tour, visit www.convocenter.niu.edu or www.chrisyoungcountry.com.

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Insomnia Cookies headed to downtown DeKalb

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

DeKALB – DeKalb residents will soon have a late-night way to satisfy their sweet tooth: the national cookie chain Insomnia Cookies is coming to town.

Insomnia Cookies, whose tagline is “Warm, delicious cookies delivered until 3 a.m.,” will be located in Plaza DeKalb, 203 E. Lincoln Highway.

Foti Pappas, vice president of Pappas Development, which owns Plaza DeKalb, said Insomnia Cookies will be located in the remaining vacant commercial space of the building, about 2,500 square feet, with its storefront facing Lincoln Highway.

“Insomnia Cookies opening a storefront in downtown DeKalb is testament that the redevelopment efforts [of the city’s downtown area] have been nothing but a great success,” Pappas said.

“It’s a fast-growing company. They’ve been looking at the area for quite some time and settled on downtown DeKalb because they like the look and momentum that the downtown has.”

Renovation of the interior has already begun, and the shop is planned to open in the coming months. Pappas described the location as “one of their

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Foti Pappas, vice president of Pappas Development, confirmed that Insomnia Cookies, whose tagline is “warm, delicious cookies delivered until 3 a.m.,” will be located in Plaza DeKalb, 203 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, to fill the remaining vacant commercial space in the building. biggest locations, where they can bake cookies, distribute from here throughout the country and have a shop for walk-in customers.”

Other Illinois locations include Carbondale, Champaign, Evanston, Normal and five locations in Chicago: Hyde

Park, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Rogers Park and Wicker Park.

Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 by then-college student, Seth Berkowitz, in his University of Pennsylvania dorm room. Insomnia Cookies, with offices in New York and Phil-

adelphia, now has more than 200 locations, serving deluxe cookies, Cookie’wiches (ice cream sandwiches), Big’wiches (buttercream frosting sandwiches), brownies, cookie cakes, special catering packages, ice cream and cold milk.

Insomnia Cookies offers a vegan, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie that is available at select stores for pick-up and delivery, and can be shipped nationwide.

Although not all products contain food allergens, all products are baked or prepared in an environment where eggs, milk, wheat, soy, peanuts and/or tree nuts are present. Insomnia Cookies does not recommend consuming any of their products if you are allergic to those food allergens.

Most bakeries will deliver desserts to your doorstep until at least midnight, with numerous storefronts remaining open until 3 a.m. Insomnia Cookies also ships ready-to-eat sweets throughout the continental U.S. Most stores deliver from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.

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Joseph Glidden developed barbed wire in DeKalb in 1873 and went on to patent numerous other inventions. Barbed wire production continued at the homestead site through the winter of 1873 into the spring of 1874, when the operation moved into town.

Take a tour of barbed wire historical site THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is offering Sunday tours of the National Register of Historic places site where barbed wire was invented.

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Programs at Glidden Homestead are made possible in part by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.

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Enjoy a guided walking tour in downtown Sycamore sponsored by the DeKalb County History Center on Sunday, Sept. 12.

Walking tour explores downtown Sycamore THE MIDWEEK Residents are invited to walk through Sycamore’s past on Sunday, Sept. 12.

There are only two guided walking tours left in the DeKalb County History Center’s summer season. Discover the stories connected to the many historic buildings in town during these informative tours before it is too late.

Downtown Sycamore is the focus of the Sept. 12 tour. Led by Stephen Bigolin, who has a strong knowledge of DeKalb County history, the tour will explore the architectural and historical significance of downtown buildings. Catch up on what has changed over the years as well as discover clues to the city’s early history.

“The Downtown Tour is a favorite,” Michelle Donahoe, History Center

executive director, said in a news release. “We often walk or drive by these buildings, but don’t really know the amazing stories connected to these familiar places.”

The Sept. 12 tour begins at 1 p.m. and will last about 90 minutes. Attendees should meet at Somonauk and State streets. Advance registration is recommended. The cost of the tour is $5 per person, which will be collected upon arrival, and handouts with information on highlighted locations will be provided.

For details about the specific stops on the tour, or other programs offered by the History Center, call 815-895-5762.

To register, visit dekalbcountyhistory. org, scroll down the home page to see “Upcoming Programs.” Watch for details about a new tour planned in DeKalb.

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kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Local community leaders will host a meeting to address crime and the increased number of shootings in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb.

DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd, Northern Illinois University Police Chief Darren Mitchell and other local community leaders are expected to be in attendance.

Masks will be required and social distancing will be observed where possible.

The Rev. Joe Mitchell, head pastor for New Hope, said he met with the two newer police chiefs in the DeKalb community regarding the recent “uptick of violence.”

“We realized a multi-tiered approach was necessary,” Mitchell said. “And this is the first step.”

Mitchell said the meeting will allow the two police chiefs to introduce themselves to the community and explain their philosophies in

policing. However, he said there are “a lot of keyboard commandos” in the community who criticize the city’s crime issues but they “won’t do the work” to help make the community a safer place to live.

“We hope they will get a better understanding as everyday citizens on how they can do their part,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell said it’s important to “look at the root” of concentrated violence, whether it be housing, unemployment, access to jobs with a living wage and food insecurity.

“All of those things need to be analyzed,” Mitchell said.

For example, Mitchell said, elected officials and other community leaders can and should figure out how to make sure warehouse jobs with a living wage on the city’s south side will go to “people who need it the most.” He said next steps in the plan to address the increased crime issues include keeping the community conversations going and “to do our part and take action to make the community better for everyone.”

“This has to be a collaboration,” Mitchell said. “ ... We all live here.”

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Sims to run for County Clerk; Johnson won’t

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A familiar face in DeKalb County government has announced her candidacy for the office of DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder while current clerk Doug Johnson, a Republican, said he won’t seek reelection in 2022.

Tasha Sims, executive assistant for the DeKalb County administration office will run as a Republican for the County Clerk’s office.

“I have always loved working for the county and I truly do enjoy the position that I am currently in but as much as I have learned and as much as I am currently involved with, I still have felt like something is missing,” Sims, of Kingston, said in a news release. “After much thought, I know now, that it’s because, in my heart, I truly am a public servant. I have been missing that one-on-one interaction with the customers and the public.”

Sims will join what’s expected to be a contested 2022 race, with former DeKalb County League of Women Voters president Linh Nguyen, a Democrat, having announced her candidacy for the office in June.

County Clerk Doug Johnson announced in a separate news release he will not be running for reelection.

He said it was “time to move onto other things.”

“It has been a pleasure to serve the citizens of DeKalb County. It has been a pleasure to work with the staff of the County Clerk/Recorder’s office. It has been a pleasure to work with the elected and appointed department heads and their staff of DeKalb

Sims said Aug. 27 she’s aware people recording secretary for county commay have preconceived notions about mittees, expressing interest in running her, with her serving other clerks in for the office. He said he was concerned the past. about partisan politics “starting to take “But I wish people can get to know the integrity of the election system me for who I am,” Sims said. “And down.” working hard and serving all of the “I want to continue that,” Johnson public is important to me.” said about the integrity of the office.

Sims said there wasn’t any one spe- “And I’m sure [Sims] is of the same cific catalyst that pushed her to run for mindset, that she’s here to serve all of office. She said she had conversations the people in DeKalb County.” with Johnson in passing where he Johnson was appointed county clerk hinted at not running again. and recorder in September 2013 and “He wasn’t going to step down ran for the office in 2014. unless he thought that someone who Johnson said he doesn’t agree with knew the job could possibly step in,” the idea of career politicians. He said Sims said. “But he made it clear he “the day they allowed politicians to didn’t want to leave office early, which have pensions” was “when it became I respect.” about career, not service.”

Sims chuckled when she recalled “It’s time for the younger generapeople joking with her over the years tion to be taking over,” Johnson said. about her running for office one day.

Johnson said he will complete his Photo provided “But as time gone on, it’s a really present term and will help run the 2022 DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Republigood time in my career and in my fam- election. He said part of reason he ily life,” Sims, who is married with four wanted to serve the full term was can candidate Tasha Sims children, said. “ ... I think the timing because campaigning, running elecCounty,” Johnson said in the release. was the big push.” tions and watching election results for “This decision has been made easier Johnson said what made him finally the clerk and recorder’s race at the knowing that there is a knowledgeable, at peace with the prospect of not run- same time “is very stressful.” experienced and home-grown Republi- ning for reelection was Sims, who has “That way, [Sims] can focus on camcan candidate who is prepared to run subbed for the clerk during County paigning and not have to worry about for the office.”

Board meetings in the past and is running elections, too,” Johnson said.

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The 23rd annual matchup between rivals sold 3,100 tailgate tickets, 1,200 game tickets and drew a crowd estimated at 4,500 to kick off the football season and raise money for both districts’ booster clubs, said Ron Bemis, event co-chair.

In the event’s nearly 20-year year history, about $1.2 million has been raised for the clubs.

“Bringing the communities together to enjoy fellowship and a competitive game is probably what makes this all work,” Bemis said.

In lieu of a challenge in 2020, the two booster clubs held a drive-thru dinner fundraiser, and while the First National Challenge basketball game returned in person earlier this year, pandemic-related capacity limits were still restricted.

“It certainly was different,” Bemis said.

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Sycamore fans celebrate a big play Aug. 27, during the First National Challenge in Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

With school back in session in person and fall sports returning, Bemis said he heard the anticipation was high for the football game.

Bemis said the event raises about $50,000 each year, with the money being split 50/50 between the two booster clubs.

Jason Fowler, president for the Sycamore Spartans Booster Club, said the event is a huge fundraiser for both clubs.

Each year, Fowler said, the Sycamore club is able to give back more than $70,000 to Sycamore School District 427 middle school and high school

athletics programs, along with annual grant projects and scholarships for graduating seniors. Funds go to purchasing uniforms and various sporting equipment and helping to fund team end-of-year parties, Fowler said.

“It’s so great for our two towns to come together with a long-standing rivalry and work together for this event,” Fowler said. “We are so fortunate to live where we live because of the community involvement and the tremendously generosity of our sponsors.”

Carie Schultz, president of the DeKalb Barbs Booster Club, said the club serves both middle schools and the high school within DeKalb School District 428. She said a priority for this year’s funds is new Huntley Middle School girls basketball uniforms, since the players were previously wearing boys uniforms. Funds have also been used to send high school track and field athletes on trips to gain more national exposure.

“It really provides all that extra stuff that kids want and need for their sports,” Schultz said.

A lot of families in DeKalb especially struggle financially, Schultz said.

She said boosters try to help “share the financial burden” of those extra athletics things.

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Like solving a mystery? The History Center is looking for researchers. Like sharing your passion for history? The History Center is looking for people to help with programming. Discover all of the different opportunities to be a volunteer at DeKalb County History Center during two informational programs this month.

The History Center has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Some of the jobs include working with the public, while others are more behind the scenes, and there are even at-home options. The center also is always looking for help with its gardens. Those interested in leading tours will get a sneak preview of the new exhibit “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects” opening Oct. 2.

The History Center is planning two informational meetings for those interested in learning more about volunteer jobs. One will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 14, and the other from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the center at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore.

For more information, visit dekalbcountyhistory.org or call 815-895-5762.

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The DeKalb County History Center will hold two meetings where people can learn more about volunteer opportunities.

BRIEF DeKalb Township to hold drive-thru shred, recycle event Fight identity theft and needless clutter at home by bringing your personal documents and other recyclable items to a safe and convenient drive-thru shred and recycle event hosted by DeKalb Township.

The event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the DeKalb Township Garage, 2323 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb.

Participants will be limited to three boxes or paper bags of documents. Only paper materials will be accepted, staples do not need to be removed. Volunteers will remove items from your vehicle.

Used eyeglasses, hearing aids, keys/key fobs, ink jet cartridges, and tabs from aluminum cans will be accepted and donated to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Cellphones and chargers, tablets and iPads and chargers, prepaid calling cards (domestic and international) will also be accepted for the Cellphones for Soldiers Program. No other electronics will be accepted.

Participants are asked to bring a valid ID to show DeKalb Township residency. Call Karen Gumino at 815-758-8282 with questions.

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Myles Kendzie and some volunteers recently worked to complete his Eagle Scout project at In partnership with Northwestern Medicine and generous community supporters, the Genoa Cemetery for Sycamore-based Boy Scout Troop 18. The group captured photos of Genoa-Kingston United Way recently donated toiletry items for distribution at the Genoa headstones with coordinating GPA locations and uploaded them to the BillionGraves App. The Food Hub. Some of the donated items are pictured. project will help preserve the community’s historical data and keep the gravestones searchable digitally for others.

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The Sycamore Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting on Aug. 3, for Kishwaukee Valley Art League’s Gallery on State at 322 W. State St. in Sycamore. Gallery on State is located in the heart of downtown Sycamore’s business district, and provides members a place to display and sell their artwork, participate in or teach art classes, and hold monthly meetings and smaller art shows. KVAL is a nonprofit organization with more than 80 members dedicated to encouraging the practice, promotion and appreciation of the arts in all media, and providing art education opportunities for the community. Visit www.kval-nfp.org for more information.

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, board members and staff, along with community members recently welcomed Network of Nations to the chamber and congratulated the organization on its 20th anniversary. Network of Nations is a nonprofit organization that builds bridges of love and friendship between international students and the community. The group offers a culturally sensitive food pantry for grad students at Northern Illinois University and looks forward to moving back to offering a weekly hot meal for students. Learn more at www.networkofnations.org or call 815-895-3116.

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Farm Bureau hosts screening of film, ‘Silo,’ on grain entrapment

www.dekalbfarmbureau.org/event/silo or call the Farm Bureau office, 815-756The number of grain bin accidents and 6361, for reservations and indicate preferred show time. Open to farm families, fatalities is staggering. In 2019-2020, agribusiness persons and first respondthere were 19 grain bin deaths in the ers.

Midwest. Recently, there was one grain A buffet dinner will be served at two bin fatality in Illinois. seatings – for those attending the 4 p.m.

To create further awareness of grain show, dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and for those safety, DeKalb County Farm Bureau is hosting a screening of the film, “Silo,” on attending the 7 p.m. show, dinner is at 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 16 in its theater. Show There is no charge to attend, but restimes are 4 and 7 p.m. with dinner ervations are required by Sept. 13. included.

For more information, call the DeKalb “Silo” the first feature film about grain County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie entrapment, a possible tragedy agriculDrive in Sycamore, at 815-756-6361. tural communities face every day.

Inspired by true events, “Silo” tells the story of an 18-year-old who falls victim to Kingston church schedules a grain entrapment incident in a small drive-thru supper farm town. As grain turns to quicksand, Kingston United Methodist Church family, neighbors and first responders will host a drive-thru supper from 4 to 6 must put aside their differences to resp.m. Sept. 11, at Kingston Friendship Cencue the young man from drowning in the ter, 120 Main St. in Kingston. crop that has sustained their farm for This month, the meat will be Swiss generations. steak and the meal includes dessert. SugPost-film discussions will address gested donation is $12 for adults and $5 safety issues as well as other themes in for children. the film that affect agricultural communiGift certificates are available. ties.

For more information, call 815-784To attend the film, register online at 2010.

VAC golf outing set for Sept. 10 Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois will hold its annual golf outing in honor of Thomas F. Zucker on Sept. 10 at River Heights Golf Course in DeKalb.

Last year, the fundraiser was held virtually, and staff and volunteers alike are thrilled to be able to invite everyone to participate in-person this year.

The outing will begin with lunch at 11 a.m. followed by a shot gun start at noon.

Following golf there will be appetizers, drinks, a silent auction and raffles from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. Food will be provided by VAC’s Premier Meals Catering.

All proceeds from the golf outing will benefit Meals on Wheels, TransVAC, MedVAC, and Senior Lunch and Summer Meal programs.

In 2020, golfers helped TransVAC offer 220,000 rides, according to a news release. Additionally, 8,900 MedVAC rides were given to local residents for dialysis, cancer treatments and medical care for veterans. The Meals on Wheels program delivered 61,000 meals, lunches were made available to another 26,266 seniors at local sites, low-income children were provided with 33,000 meals

during the summer months, and day care programs and head start programs were supplied 222,100 meals. All were made possible in part by support of the golf outing fundraiser.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available online at https:// vacdk.com/thomas-f-zucker-memorial-golf-outing/.

Health screening coming to DeKalb Area residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.

First Baptist Church of DeKalb, 349 S. Third St., will host a screening on Sept. 16.

The tests can check the level of plaque buildup in the arteries, stroke and overall vascular health, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, bone density, and kidney and thyroid function.

Packages start at $149.

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On meal pick-up night, enter the visible throughout the community on Frichurch’s south parking lot entrance and day, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Sept. 11, for follow the signs. the annual Candy Day campaign.

Tickets cost $12 and must be purThe club will give away rolls of Lions mint candy and all donations are used to chased in advance no later than Friday, Sept. 10. Tickets are available at the help the visually and hearing impaired. church office.

Support the Sycamore Lions and the ABC Preschool, part of SUMC, offers a community by donating generously on Candy Day or underwriting the price of a variety of programs for children ages 3 to 5 before entering kindergarten. case of candy. For information, visit For information, visit www.sycamorewww.sycamorelions.org. umc.org/preschool or call 815-895-4433.

For information on the church, go to ABC Preschool to www.sycamoreumc.org or call 815-895host chicken dinner SYCAMORE – ABC Preschool will host 9113. a barbecue chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Sycamore Friends of the Poor Walk set for Sept. 18 United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunAve. teers from St. Mary parishes in DeKalb This is part of the monthly SUMC and Sycamore, as well as Christ the Wednesday Drive-Thru Dinner commuTeacher Parish at Northern Illinois Univernity outreach program.

The meal catered by Sycamore Coun- sity, will host a Friends of the Poor Walk try Store & Catering will include barbeon Sept. 18.

The Friends of the Poor Walk is held to increase awareness of the local issues surrounding systemic poverty in the community. All the funds raised will benefit local families who are struggling.

The 1.25-mile route will begin and end at St. Mary Parish, 302 Fisk Ave. in DeKalb. It will follow sidewalks along Fourth Street, Lincoln Highway and First Street and not require crossing any busy streets.

Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the west entrance of the church, and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m.

The event will cost $25 per adult, age 18 and older, and $10 per teenager, ages 12-17. Children younger than 12 can walk at no cost.

Sign up or donate at www.fopwalk. org/event/2657. Call local coordinator Bob Brown at 815-758-8889 for more information.

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This 10-day voyage provides a journey through America’s heartland. The trip begins with an overnight stay in New Orleans and a tour of the city. On the voyage travelers will visit Natchez and Vicksburg and more. Ending in Memphis, the group will visit Graceland. This cruise combines carefree days on the river coupled with included shore excursions at each stop.

The group will enjoy five-course dinners each night prepared by award-wining chefs in the J.M White Dining Room and top entertainers in the Grand Saloon. Luxury motorcoaches provide a hop-on hopoff guided circuit of each town’s hot spots.

The group price includes transfers from DeKalb to O’Hare and airfare to New Orleans and from Memphis. Trip cost begins at $4,033 per person/double occupancy.

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THE MIDWEEK Mosquitoes collected in traps in DeKalb and Sycamore have tested positive for the West Nile virus for the first time since 2019, according to the DeKalb County Health Department.

Several counties in Illinois have reported West Nile positive mosquito samples this year. The samples are associated with an increased risk of West Nile virus in people, according to the release.

There have been no human cases in DeKalb County this year, officials said.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected after feeding on an infected bird. It is important to remember that not all mosquitoes, or birds, carry West Nile virus. Most do not.

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Properly maintain wading pools and stock ornamental ponds with fish.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Texas Capital Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Duane E. Soby; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH000007 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Restored or Unrestored Sale entered in the above cause on 05/06/2021, the Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on October 14, Domestic / Import Cars: 2021 at the hour of Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Ferraris, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a Mustang & Mopars place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ PIN 15-21-400-004 Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising Improved with Residential in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any 14949 Bastian Road preference, limitation or discrimination based Hinckley, IL 60520 on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Sale terms: 10% down of status or national origin, or an intention, to the highest bid by certified make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." funds at the close of the aucFamilial status includes children under the age of 18 living tion; The balance, including with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and the Judicial sale fee people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper for Abandoned Residential will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate Property Municipality Relief which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby Fund, which is calculated at informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper the rate of $1 for each are available on an equal opportunity basis. $1,000 or fraction thereof of To complain of discrimination call HUD 1-800-669-9777 the amount paid by the Hearing impaired number is 1-800-927-9275 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).

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If the property is a condoIF YOU ARE THE MORTminium and the foreclosure GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), takes place after 1/1/2007, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO purchasers other than the REMAIN IN POSSESSION mortgagees will be required FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY to pay any assessment and OF AN ORDER OF POSSESlegal fees due under The SION, IN ACCORDANCE Condominium Property Act, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE (g)(4).

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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.

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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 14-2003050.

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SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER 181.61 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST 715.75 FEET THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 269.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 15 SECONDS A DISTANCE OF PUBLIC NOTICE EAST, 240.10 FEET THENCE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NORTH 86 DEGREES 06 FOR THE 23RD MINUTES 20 SECONDS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EAST A DISTANCE OF DEKALB COUNTY 125.26 FEET; THENCE SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS SOUTH 4 DEGREES 29 Texas Capital Bank, N.A. MINUTES 53 SECONDS PLAINTIFF EAST A DISTANCE OF Vs. 483.98 FEET TO THE Duane E. Soby; et. al.

SOUTH LINE OF SAID DEFENDANTS SOUTHEAST QUARTER; No. 2021CH000007 THENCE NORTH 85 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE DEGREES 13 MINUTES 39 OF REAL ESTATE SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF GIVEN that pursuant to a 139.66 FEET TO THE POINT Judgment of Foreclosure and OF BEGINNING, IN DEKALB Sale entered in the above COUNTY, ILLINOIS. cause on 05/06/2021, the PIN 15-21-400-004 Sheriff of DeKalb County, Improved with Residential Illinois will on October 14, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2021 at the hour of 14949 Bastian Road 1:00 PM at Public Safety Hinckley, IL 60520 Building, 150 North Main Sale terms: 10% down of Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a the highest bid by certified place otherwise designated funds at the close of the aucat the time of sale, County of tion; The balance, including DeKalb and State of Illinois, the Judicial sale fee sell at public auction to the for Abandoned Residential highest bidder for cash, as Property Municipality Relief set forth below, the following Fund, which is calculated at described real estate: the rate of $1 for each THAT PART OF THE SOUTH- $1,000 or fraction thereof of EAST QUARTER OF SECTION the amount paid by the 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, purchaser not to exceed RANGE 5, EAST OF THE $300, in certified funds, is THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN due within twenty-four (24) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: hours. The subject property is COMMENCING AT THE subject to general real estate SOUTHEAST CORNER OF taxes, special assessments, SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; or special taxes levied SOUTH 85 against said real estate and THENCE DEGREES 13 MINUTES 39 is offered for sale without SECONDS WEST ALONG any representation as to THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID quality or quantity of title QUARTER and without recourse to SOUTHEAST 181.61 FEET FOR THE Plaintiff and in "AS IS" POINT OF BEGINNING; condition. The sale is further THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES subject to confirmation by 29 MINUTES 53 SECONDS the court.

WEST 715.75 FEET THENCE If the property is a condoSOUTH 87 DEGREES 24 minium and the foreclosure MINUTES 35 SECONDS takes place after 1/1/2007, WEST, A DISTANCE OF purchasers other than the 269.00 FEET; PUBLIC THENCE NOTICE mortgagees will be required The Housing Authority of of DeKalb will be SOUTH 5 DEGREES 26the toCounty pay any assessment and amending 15 its Admissions Occupancy Policy MINUTES SECONDS& Continued legal fees under The for the APublic Housing OF Program and thedue Administrative EAST, DISTANCE Condominium Property Act, Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher A draft 240.10 FEET THENCE 765 ILCSProgram. and copy of the plan is available for viewing605/9(g)(1) on the housing NORTH 86 DEGREES 06 (g)(4).

A public authority's website, www.dekcohousing.com.

MINUTES SECONDS the property is located hearing will20be held on MondayIf October 25, 2021, at EAST common interest 3:00 Ap.m.DISTANCE at 310 NOF6th inSt., aDeKalb IL, 60115.

125.26 THENCE CommentsFEET; may also be made via emailpurchasers through other the community, SOUTH 29main website, 4or inDEGREES writing at the office. than mortgagees will be MINUTESHousing 53 Authority SECONDSof the County oftoDeKalb required pay any N. 6th Street IL 60115 EAST A 310 DISTANCE OF DeKalb, assessment and legal fees 483.98 FEET TO 815-758-2692 THE due under the Condominium SOUTH LINE OF SAID Property Act, 765 ILCS SOUTHEAST QUARTER; 605/18.5(g-1).

THENCE NORTH 85 If the sale is set aside for DEGREES 13 MINUTES 39 any reason, the Purchaser at SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID the sale shall be entitled only OPPORTUNITY SOUTH THIS LINEINSTITUTION A DISTANCEISOFAN EQUAL to a return of the deposit PROVIDER POINT & EMPLOYER 139.66 FEET TO THE paid. The Purchaser shall OF BEGINNING, IN DEKALB have no further recourse (Published in the Daily Chronicle September 1, 2, 3, COUNTY, ILLINOIS. against 1,the 8 ,Mortgagor, 2021 and The Midweek September 2021.)

PIN 15-21-400-004 the Mortgagee or the 1912297 Improved with Residential Mortgagee's attorney.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Upon payment in full 14949 Bastian Road of the amount bid, the Hinckley, IL 60520 purchaser shall receive a Sale terms: 10% down of Certificate of Sale, which will the highest bid by certified entitle the purchaser to a funds at the close of the auc- Deed to the real estate after tion; The balance, including Confirmation of the sale. The the Judicial sale fee successful purchaser has the for Abandoned Residential sole responsibility/expense of Property Municipality Relief evicting any tenants or other Fund, which is calculated at individuals presently in the rate of $1 for each possession of the subject $1,000 or fraction thereof of premises. the amount paid by the The property will NOT be purchaser not to exceed open for inspection and $300, in certified funds, is Plaintiff makes no represendue within twenty-four (24) tation as to the condition of hours. The subject property is the property. Prospective subject to general real estate bidders are admonished to taxes, special assessments, check the Court file to verify or special taxes levied all information. against said real estate and

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2021 DeKalb County 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction Thanks to all the contributors!

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Adkins Milk Hauling, LLC Al & Jill Browne Almburg Auctioneering Anderson Farms Ltd. - Wes & Kip Anderson Andy Wold - Producers Hedge LLC Baie & Baie Trucking Bethany Animal Hospital Bill & Lisa Kuhn Bob Pritchard Brad & Cindy Busch CHS Elburn Coldwell Banker Real Estate Nathan Gudmunson Compeer Financial - Brad Slutz Country Financial - Dave Gingerich Curran Contracting Davidson Pargman & Company, LLC Dennis & Tina Drendel Ed & Darla Arndt - DeKalb Asgrow Seed Farmers Helping Farmers Farmers Insurance - Jennifer Rhoads Agency First Midwest Bank - Karen Kuppler

First State Bank - Bill Davey Frank & Carol Engel Gillerson’s Grubbery - Dan Emerson Green Sustainable Packaging - Jim & Michelle Fowler HA Phillips Co. - Brian Youssi Hall Farms - Tim & Starr Hall Heartland Bank Illini Swine Infield Ag Inc. - Todd Winter Jeff Keicher, State Rep. Jenny Flint - Family Farm Meats Jenny O’Donnell Memorial Jim Stoddard John Emerson Maplehurst Farms Northern IL Seed & Service Nutrient AG Solutions Tom Griswold O’Donnell Excavating & Trucking Penny Meyer Peter A. Peterson Family Memorial - Dave Peterson Pipestone Vet Services

Poynter Stock Farm - Jared & Kara Poynter Resource Bank NA Ron Flint Trucking RTD Auto Repair - Ralph Denaultt Sandra Robertson Shane’s Birthday Steve & Vickie Drendel Stine Seed Company - Dave & Don Erickson Team Kinney - Swanson Real Estate Tom & Shelley Rhoads Vernon Drendel WG Ag Services - Pioneer Willrett Farm Equipment Sales Don Willrett Yaeger’s Farm Market - Mark Yaeger Youssi ussi Cattle Farms - Nicole Johnson

Friends of 4-H Gold Level Conserv FS Zenz Buildings, Inc. Silver Level A & P Grain Systems, Inc. Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Illini Farms Premier Crop Insurance Jason Johnson Wesemann Feeds

Bronze Level Bend Insurance Boehne Farms Trucking Central Grain Co. First National Bank of Omaha Heide Farms James & Amy Kuhn Malta Veterinary Hospital Ronald Klein Waterman Bank

Winding Creek Equestrian Center

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Bob & Mary Lou Miller Bob Kyler Excavating LLC Boehne Farms of Shabbona, LLC Dan & Johnna Jennings Edward Jones Financial - Josh Kubiak H.I. Stone & Sons, Inc. Heartland Bank Jim Wagner

Karen Hall Stade Kingston Mutual Insurance Co. Ness Farms Pizza Villa Re/Max Classic - The Tammy Engel Team Shady Lawn Farms, Inc. Thompson Building Company Tom & Joan Fenstermaker Village Courtyard Volkening Farms Wackerlin Farms Trucking

Contributor Level Brown Law Group, LLC John Gudmunson

Linda Shielke Paul & Cindy Noll Paul & Phyllis Nickels

Special Thanks Auctioneers Steve & Adam Almburg Josh Hickey Mike Espe Chris Wegener Jeff Marco

Bill Kuhn Christy Botterman Daily Chronicle DeKalb County Farm Bureau Mary Hanson Resource Bank The Midweek University of Illinois Extension Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) WLBK/WSPY Art, Tina & Hayden Kuhn WDKB

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Baie & Baie Trucking Rusty Baie pictured

Gillerson’s Grubbery John Emerson pictured

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