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WEEK IN REVIEW DeKalb greenlights ward redistricting proposal

By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Some changes may be brewing in the city of DeKalb’s wards boundaries, following the recent release of 2020 U.S. Census data for the city.

The DeKalb City Council voted, 8-0, during its Sept. 13 meeting to approve suggested redistricting changes in the city’s seven wards as outlined in the proposed map drafted by Doug Eaton, the city’s planning technician and GIS specialist, according to city documents.

DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said the main differences include more blurred ward boundaries between wards 1 and 7, 2 and 3, 5 and 6, and wards 1 and 2. He told aldermen that “it’s incumbent upon us to try to aim for population across each of

the seven wards that would average about 5,756.”

“The challenge here is to not run the lines through a living room or down a duplex,” Nicklas said, “and also to recognize that we can’t be perfect in this and that we are going to do our very best to have approximate equality in our population in these wards.”

Per Illinois state law, a city’s political wards must be nearly equal in population.

According to city documents, the city of DeKalb’s population went down 8.6% from the 2010 U.S. Census to the 2020 census. The new census data set shows the DeKalb population is 40,290 – 3,805 fewer people from 2010.

“Most of the population was lost in Ward 6,” with a deficit of 2,060 residents, according to city documents.

Residence halls on Northern Illinois University’s campus are located within the 6th Ward, including New Hall and Grant Hall.

Douglas Hall, one of two former fivestory residence halls that began housing students in 1963, closed to on-campus students after May 2014. It was demolished shortly thereafter as part of a $4.5 million plan to extend Lucinda Avenue west to Stadium Drive, making it a major eastwest thoroughfare on campus.

Lincoln Hall, the second five-story building that opened its doors to students in 1962, fully closed as a residence hall in 2013.

Nicklas said if the council agrees the proposed map is “reasonably fair,” a deciding vote on the map could occur in a future meeting.

Sycamore board fields pushback on quarantine learning

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

SYCAMORE – Some Sycamore mothers spoke out during the Sept. 14 school board meeting with concerns over quarantine learning, masks and other COVID19 protocols.

Lisa Feuerbach spoke in front of the Sycamore Board of Education at Southeast Elementary School about what she said was lack of instruction her middle schoolaged son – who was healthy and did not end up testing positive for COVID-19 – received while he was in quarantine recently.

“I am frustrated as a parent,” Feuerbach said in an interview after the meeting. “There was nothing in place for remote instruction. I assumed there would be a Google Meet or a livestream,

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but there was nothing. Other than an initial phone call, I had to do all the outreach to try to get answers, and nobody knew what was going on.”

During board discussion, board member Eric Jones also spoke about what he said were issues with quarantine procedures after his son, a fifth grader at Sycamore Middle School, was quarantined for 10 days.

“That did seem to conflict with what I guess my perception was of what options were going to be provided especially for [vaccinated vs. unvaccinated],” Jones said.

“Why is it different than what we thought we were going to do this summer and what we’re going to do now? What process does the school really have when deciding what quarantine options are for students?”

Parent Colette Montani said “at some

point, we have to understand that we are doing our students and our community a disservice by following every single recommendation that the [Illinois State Board of Education] is laying out for us.”

According to COVID-19 quarantine guidance for DeKalb County schools, a student who is exposed to the virus does not have to quarantine unless they exhibit symptoms. The amount of quarantine time is determined by case, and the DeKalb County Health Department has the final say on what that quarantine period is for students, school officials have said.

After each mom spoke, their speeches were met with applause from some in the crowd attending the meeting.

Board President Jim Dombek said that the board will “take into consideration” what the parents said.

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THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund advisory committee has awarded $124,166 in grants to 16 local charitable organizations.

This is the fifth and final round of the grants. Since April 2020, the fund has made 115 grants totaling $729,135 to assist 55 organizations serving DeKalb County.

“There was a clear transition in our initial grants,” Paul Callighan, DCCRF advisory committee member, said in a news release. “We went from funding emergency supplies and protective equipment to supporting more permanent service-oriented systems in this final grant cycle.”

Organizations who received funding during this final round of grantmaking include: • Adventure Works of DeKalb County – $6,750 to support the Adventure Works Sustainability Project • Barb City Manor – $10,000 for COVID-19 recovery assistance • Barb Food Mart – $6,770 for operational support and COVID-19 recovery assistance • CASA – $13,156 in organizational sup-

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Volunteers prepare to deliver meals for the Voluntary Action Center Meals on Wheels program. VAC received $11,000 in grant support from the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund in August. port for CASA children and advocates • DeKalb County Community Gardens – $8,640 to support the Community Food Needs Sustainability Plan • Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project – $11,000 in emergency and education support for low-income Latinx immigrant worker families • Fox Valley Community Services –

$8,000 to purchase new COVID-19 compliant tables and chairs • Just Make It Happen – $1,675 to support the Let’s Dance COVID Relief Project • Kishwaukee Family YMCA – $3,000 to support the Kishwaukee YMCA Mission Member Campaign • KVAL – $1,675 in organizational operational support • Network of Nations – $5,000 for the Network of Nations Intercultural Market Food Pantry • Preservation of Egyptian Theatre Inc. – $7,500 for operational assistance to the Egyptian Theatre • Safe Passage – $15,000 to support hotel costs for clients seeking a safe place • The Salvation Army – $10,000 in utility and financial assistance for emergency housing • Voluntary Action Center – $11,000 in assistance for congregate meal sites and the Meals on Wheels program • Walcamp Outdoor Ministries – $5,000 in operational support for June COVID-19 Response Funding for this grant program was made possible by donations of all sizes to the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund. The distribution of grants went primarily to nonprofit

organizations serving DeKalb County’s most vulnerable populations. Funding focused on basic human needs, including emergency food, basic supplies, interim housing and shelter, primary health care services, utility and financial aid, care for children and other vulnerable populations, and supported nonprofit organizations for operating assistance.

The DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund was created in March 2020 in collaboration with various local funding partners to be a depository for contributions. The funding partners formed the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund advisory committee.

The committee included representatives from the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Kishwaukee United Way, Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation, DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board, Ideal Foundation, Horizons Unlimited Foundation, and the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership.

If and when the need arises, the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund will re-open for donations and grants. For questions, contact Dan Templin, Community Foundation executive director, at dan@dekalbccf. org or 815-748-5383.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Tiffany Tucker Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com DeKALB – Children ages 10 to 18 can get creative and make their own roller coasters during an upcoming STEM camp event hosted by Building Leaders Advocating for Change Inc. BLAC Inc. is a 501c-3 nonprofit organization with the mission to “enhance youth’s lives by providing life and relationship-building programs for at-risk youth in DeKalb.” The organization stresses the importance of academics, social skills, mental health, self-care, teamwork and community service.

BLAC Inc.uses educational and recreational outings and events to help youth achieve their goals.

BLAC Inc. will host a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 at the Belonging Center, 217 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb. The free two-day event will feature roller coaster building and instruction by STEM educator Jasmine Carey.

Tiffany Tucker is the founder and executive director of BLAC Inc. She spoke with MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about the organization and the upcoming STEM camp.

Milton: How did BLAC Inc. start?

Tucker: I started [BLAC Inc.] in 2018

school and going off to college. At both ages, it’s important to help ease their anxiety and help support them. I wanted to help teach them life skills, skills that they can use at any age as they transition into adulthood and into the real world. We always try to host events and activities that are fresh. We cater to the youth and keep it interesting for them.

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Milton: Why did you choose DeKalb?

Tucker: I’ve been in DeKalb since 2003. I originally came here to attend [Northern Illinois University]. Naturally, I want to help the community I’m in and help the youth where I’m at. I’ve lived here for 17 years, and I wanted to help the youth in our community.

Building Leaders Advocating for Change Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the mission to “enhance youth’s lives by providing life and relationship-building programs for at-risk youth in Milton: How many youth do you have at DeKalb.” Tiffany Tucker (center) is the counder and executive director. each of your events? with our first event and incorporated it as a 501c-3 in 2020. Our first event was a Teen Talk Lock-in, and we focused on youth empowerment and coping. Our Teen Talks began first as mental health topics, and have now expanded to other topics, including leadership development and community service. We’ve focused a lot on

teen dating violence, suicide, depression, leadership, double standards and other issues that affect youth.

Milton: Why focus on ages 10 to 18?

Tucker: At 10 years old, they’re starting middle school, and that’s where a lot of the bullying starts. At 18 years old, they’re graduating from high

Tucker: We average 20 to 25 students at each event. During the pandemic, we had quite a few more interested in our events. For our mobile escape room, we had 35 kids sign up, but we had to cap it at 25 for social-distancing. The number of participants really depends on the activity we’re putting on.

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BRIEFS Sycamore United Methodist Church will host a Fall Missions Thrift Sale on Oct. 1 and 2. Sale hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday.

Items for sale include gently used clothing for men, women and children, jewelry, shoes, purses, toys, books, linens, home décor, household items and more. Shoppers can fill a bag with merchandise for $10 on Friday. The $5 Bag Sale will take place on Saturday.

A bake sale will also be held Friday morning at the west entrance.

The church is located at 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore. All proceeds will go to missions within and beyond our community.

Truman’s Ridge to perform at Sandwich Opera House Truman’s Ridge, a Chicago-style bluegrass band based in Sycamore, will perform at the historic Sandwich Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1.

Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door or online at www.sandwichop-

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Organized in 2008, the band has been playing festivals and venues all across Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and other Midwest states.

Truman’s Ridge features Steve Sarver on guitar and lead vocals, Bruce Wallace on banjo and harmonica, Chris Johnson on upright bass, Charley Smart on dobro, and Max Winkels on mandolin. Their harmonies at times are reminiscent of the early brother bands, and at other times show a strong rural-gospel influence, according to a news release. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of songs from bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, swing, rock and gospel styles, including cover and original songs.

The band has been featured on “Outside the Loop,” WGN 720 AM radio in Chicago; “Believers in Bluegrass,” KGPZ 107.2 FM radio in Kansas City and “Gospel Country,” WFEN 88.3 FM radio in Rockford, among other US and international programs.

Truman’s Ridge has released five CDs, including the newest, ”Beyond the Ridge,” released in 2020.

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Milton: Do you have any upcoming events scheduled?

Tucker: We have a STEM camp coming up Sept. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. It will be held at the Belonging Center, 217 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb. NIU’s STEM camp is not the same because of the pandemic. It used to be a weekend camp and now it’s a one-day event in October. So we decided to host our own STEM camp, which is not associated with NIU. Milton: Tell me more about STEM camp.

Tucker: STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math, and we wanted to hold an event that connects each area to one another. So we decided on hosting an event that’s all about building roller coasters. The event will give kids a hands-on learning experience that’s also fun. They can use pool noodles, marbles, tape, cups and other materials in the room to make their own roller coasters. The STEM camp is free for participants ages 10 to 18, and we will provide a free continental breakfast and lunch both days. We want to make sure they eat so they can focus on the activity they’re doing. The first day, they will learn about engineering, and they will build the roller coasters over two

days. The second day, they will present their roller coaster creations to their family and the community. I think that it’s a really unique event.

The kids will be broken up into groups of four. We want to inspire teamwork, with the older kids mentoring the younger kids.

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Milton: Who can attend the STEM camp?

Tucker: The event is free and open to the community ages 10 to 18. Everything we’ve done is community-based, but we do like to cater to at-risk youth. Our events are to help them build new relationships and new friendships. Our organization is for girls and boys. We have Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, other groups that are specifically for just boys or girls. We cater to both genders and offer fun, educational events and activities they want to do, with topics they’re interested in. We asked them where they’d like to go, and we went on a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry. We talked about double standards because it was a topic they were interested in. They’re interested in doing a retreat. We want them to enjoy what they’re doing and have fun. If they didn’t have fun, there’s no point in us doing it again.

For more information about BLAC Inc. or to register for STEM camp, visit www.blacincunited.org or www. facebook.com/BLACINCUNITED1.

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GETTING CREATIVE

Paint -n- Create art space opens in downtown DeKalb

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

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eKALB – Would-be artists have a new space to get creative.

Paint -n- Create, 132 N. Third St. in DeKalb, opened last week.

The business offers more than 100 items to decorate, 46 colors of paint and a constant stream of Bob Ross videos playing for inspiration.

The business is owned by Tim and Katrina Luetkebuenger. The idea for Paint -n- Create came from the couple’s two daughters, 17-year-old Kaylee and 15-year-old Jenna.

Tim Luetkebuenger’s collection agency business was located in the building, but since the pandemic began, his employees have been working from home.

“We had the space available, and the girls thought about using it as a craft room,” he said. “Then we thought about having friends and people visit and it turned into an idea for a business.”

The space had a soft opening at the end of August during Corn Fest, and more than 300 people stopped by to paint rocks for free.

Tim Luetkebuenger said one of his business goals is “to make painting an affordable activity for everybody.”

To paint, there is a $5 studio fee, which includes use of paint, brushes and a smock. Each item to be painted has a set price from $1 to $15, but most cost between $2 and $6. All painting projects are air-dry, with no kiln needed. There is no wait time needed to take items home.

“The average cost per child is $10, which is very affordable,” Tim Luetkebuenger said. “My dream is for parents and kids to come in at the same time, pick a project to work on and get creative together.”

Paint -n- Create also offers party packages and a private party room for birthdays and other celebrations.

“As a dad, there’s not much to do around here for kids, and I’d much rather rent out a place and they do all the set up and cleaning for a party,” Tim Luetkebuenger said.

Stacey Kubitz of DeKalb said she is excited to have somewhere in town to take her three sons.

“I think we’ll definitely have a birthday party here or a gathering with friends,” she said. “It’s also

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ABOVE: Will Justice, 8, of DeKalb, shows his mom Jamie Justice a cactus he painted Sep. 16 at Paint -n- Create, 132 N. Third St. in DeKalb. The new business offers more than 100 items to decorate, 46 colors of paint and a constant stream of Bob Ross videos playing for inspiration.

The new business opened last week. BELOW: Kids work on projects at Paint -n- Create as owner Tim Luetkebuenger looks on.

something we can do together as a family after school. It’s nice to just come, grab a paint brush, and express yourself and your individuality

through art. It’s something anyone, any age can do.”

Morgan McGraw of DeKalb, 17, doesn’t consider herself an artist, but

in less than 30 minutes, she painted a hanging jack-o’-lantern sign for her bedroom.

“It was actually really easy to do and a lot of fun,” she said. “I’m usually not very good at painting at all, but this was relaxing. It turned out really great.”

Kaylee Luetkebuenger said she enjoys meeting new people and seeing their creative talents.

“Painting is really relaxing and can help you de-stress,” she said. “Everyone can do art. There’s no wrong way.

All you have to do is choose the item you want to paint off the shelf, choose your paint colors and pick up a brush.”

Paint -n- Create is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, visit www. paintncreate.org or call 815-596-0250.

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The 2021 DeKalb High School Marching Band Championship will take place at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25, at the school’s football stadium. The event will feature eight area marching music ensembles.

DHS band competition set to return Sept. 25 THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Following a one-year hiatus prompted by COVID-19 cancellations, the DeKalb High School Band program is bringing back its annual marching band competition this month.

The 2021 DHS Marching Band Championship will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at DeKalb High’s football stadium. The event will feature eight area marching music ensembles.

“Like everything else, the loss of an entire season of marching band was extremely hard on the marching arts community,” Steven Lundin, DHS director of bands, said in a news release. “At DHS, we were deeply committed to doing everything in our power to provide a great performance opportunity for these students who have sorely missed the opportunity to play for marching-centric audiences and see and learn from one another.”

Many of the bands slated to attend the competition were unable to even perform in 2020, let alone travel to competitions. Staff and volunteers coordinating this year’s event stressed the importance of opportunities for band students to showcase their work, encouraging the return of this show.

“There’s something special about traveling to another place to put your all into performing with band friends in front of a stadium full of people who love band,” Tracy Diehl, a competition coordinator, said in the release.

“Despite a shut down and concerns of a virus spreading, music and the performing arts still live on,” Ellen Mays,

chair of the DeKalb Band Parents, said in the release. “We want to give students a chance to show their fans the product of all of their hard work.”

At the 2021 DHS Marching Band Championship, eight northern Illinois bands will perform their field shows to receive adjudication and feedback from industry professionals. Bands will compete in one of several classes based upon a combination of school and band size. There will be awards for class placement and captions, such as percussion.

Event organizers say they are working to offer a safe and successful environment at this year’s show.

“We hope visiting families will feel welcome and leave thinking they had a great experience,” Mays said in the release.

Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. with the first performance occurring at 1:30 p.m. The afternoon will end with an exhibition by the DHS Marching Barbs performing their 2021 show “This Side of the Window.” Awards for competing bands will follow.

Admission for the event is $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior and $20 for families (up to two adults plus children). Concessions will be available for purchase, including offerings from several popular local businesses.

Parking is free.

To learn more about the 2021 DHS Marching Band Championship, call the DHS Music Department at 815-7542120 or visit the event’s social media site on Facebook under 2021 DHS Marching Band Championship: https://www.facebook.com/ events/415641716654148?ref=newsfeed

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DeKalb Fire Dept. awarded $2.7M federal grant

By KATIE FINLON

The DeKalb Fire Department received a 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, federal grant in the amount of $2,721,256.47 on Aug. 31.

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department has been awarded a multi-million dollar federal grant that will help bring more firefighter paramedics onto the payroll, DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said.

Nicklas said during the Sept. 13 City Council meeting that the city’s fire department received a 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, federal grant in the amount of $2,721,256.47 on Aug. 31. He said the grant will help cover the cost of hiring nine more firefighter paramedics.

Nicklas said the three-year grants are “not easy to come by” and DeKalb was one in four communities in the country to get the more than $2.7 million grant.

“Obviously, we’ll have a lot of paperwork there,” Nicklas said. “But it’s an extraordinary accomplishment.”

Nicklas said the positions will help reach the city’s goal of increasing the fire department’s minimum daily shift staffing from 13 to 16 firefighter paramedics by Oct. 2, 2024. He said that goal came from the 2021 to 2024 union agreement between the city of DeKalb and DeKalb International Association of Firefighters, Local 1236.

DeKalb city officials said the award funds also will be used for operational personnel salaries, insurance, pension contributions and other contractual benefits over the course of three years.

Increasing the fire department’s daily minimum staffing benefits citizens by making “quicker and more efficient fire and emergency medical responses”

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possible, according to a news release. .The increased staffing also will reduce budgetary reliance on overtime and the likelihood of on-duty injuries, according to the release.

The application was a collaborative effort by city of DeKalb and DeKalb IAFF, Local 1236.

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9 George Meier was awaiting him and escorted him to the back cell. To Cook’s dismay he did not find his friend, instead he found the cell door located by Officer Meier. Loritizen and Cook were taken before the Justice of the Peace with the charge of being drunk and disorderly.

The Ford car owned by Miss Alice Applebee was damaged by the 8 o’clock streetcar this morning at Pearl Street and Lincoln Highway as Frank Lewis, who was driving, attempted to turn onto Lincoln Highway from Pearl Street. The fender, wheel and radiator of the automobile was damaged, but the driver was not injured. Motorman Anderson, in charge of the street car, did not stop but investigated the matter upon his return from the Normal gate.

Repairs on the Haish factory building at Sixth Street and Lincoln Highway, now occupied by the Nehring Electrical Works, have been completed, with perhaps the exception of some inside work to be done. The building was damaged in the wind storm of several weeks ago, and a greater part of the roof at the west end of the building was blown into the street. The third story on the west end of the factory has not been rebuilt, due to the fact that the Nehring people were not using the space except for storage purposes and there is sufficient storage without this part of the building.

DeKalb grocers are soon to have a little contest all their own, a window trimming contest, the winner to be given absolutely free a half page space in The Chronicle to advertise anything he chooses and use as much printer’s ink in that space as he can crowd in. The only specification of the contest is that the grocer must use Calumet baking powder entirely for his window or literature and display material advertising the wellknown leavening agent.

St. Alban’s School for Boys at Sycamore opened Monday. The attendance is large. The buildings have been repaired and furnished and put in fine condition and the prospects are for a very successful school year.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO

The Daily Chronicle’s “Friendliest, Most Courteous” campaign is off to a strong start with hundreds of ballots pouring in each day. After the initial ballot tabulation, the first “friendly, courteous” employees to be nominated were Mrs. Barbara St. Laurent, cashier at Brown’s Super Market Inc., and Chuck Wallin, assistant manager at Ace Hardware in DeKalb.

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Electric Park is pictured in 1915. It was an amusement area just south of Coltonville Road opened by Henry Groves in about 1902. The area had a dance pavilion and later a baseball diamond and a racetrack. It closed in 1931.

erty surrounding the new Sisters hospital on North Street between First and Second street is well completed, although some of the work is expected to be given further attention. It is understood that inside work has been going on for many weeks with the plumbers and others hard at work on the installation of various equipment.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO

Officials of the Niagara Frontier Park Commission in New York are waiting for heavy mist to clear from the lower Niagara gorge today to determine how much rock had been shaken loose from the brink of the American falls by an earth tremor. There now appears to have been two distinct rock slides which created a noticeable change in the contour of the 168-foot falls.

Police department officials are today looking about the city for an Excelsior bicycle which was stolen from Richard Lahti some time yesterday afternoon.

The notation on the police book does not give out any information as to the whereabouts of the bicycle at the time it was stolen but the authorities are in possession of a detailed description of the property.

Announcement was made today by the War Assets Administration of the sale of the surplus wire plant in Sycamore to the Diamond Wire and Cable Co., of Chicago Heights, for $601,000.

This is the south mill that was operated

by Anaconda Wire & Cable Co., during the war. The Diamond Wire and Cable Co. secured all of the 21 buildings, equipment and machinery in these buildings.

The new firm here will manufacture building and code wire needed in the housing program for veterans.

With all other work going on as rapidly as possible, the grading of the prop-

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eakle of Waterman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Soudegaard of Dwight,

Robert White, Jack Clark and Ivan Williams left Thursday with the battleship float for San Francisco, Calif., where the float will be entered in the National Legion parade.

Workmen are busy at this time preparing the building on North Genoa Street in Genoa, which will house the factory of the Babson Brothers of Chicago who will manufacture Surge Milker Stalls.

Steeplejacks have finished the task of renovating and painting the water tower and tank, inside and out. They found the job badly needed as there was much rust in the standpipe and tank.

Last evening about 6:20 o’clock the DeKalb rural truck was called to the farm tenanted by Lyle Johnson where a barn filled with hay was destroyed by flames.

The farm is located in Milan Township southwest of Malta and is owned by George Bartlett. Although the barn was destroyed, it was possible to save two cows.

Mr. Cook of Sycamore does not believe in the old saying, “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” today as he is spending 30 days in the county jail. It seems that Henry Loritizen fell into the shrubbery and was in trouble in front of the county jail. Cook, hearing his friend was in custody, proceeded to the city jail. When he arrived, Traffic Officer

It can’t be said that the wives of DeKalb’s firefighters don’t get involved in their husband’s jobs, but at least one male is needed to hold their hose. This was the case Sunday during the Shabbona Fun Days as the women took a turn in the water fight competition.

DeKalb police arrested a 20-year-old DeKalb man and charged him with burglary Sunday at DeKalb High School. In a separate incident, more than $1,449 and 23 guitars were stolen from Henderson’s Music Store in DeKalb. The man was arrested Sunday a little after midnight in the high school. He was arrested in the hallway of the school. Entry into the building was gained with a pass key.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

The question of building a new trailer park in Kirkland sparked heated debate at last night’s zoning committee meeting exposing division within the small community, which has surfaced since this summer’s flooding. The zoning committee denied the request for a special use permit which would have begun the process of developing the site, leaving residents of Congress Lake Estates trailer park, who have been flooded out since July, to continue to ask whether they will have a home in Kirkland.

Ronald McDonald hushed a book worm in his library Tuesday as he presented “Bookin with Ronald McDonald” to the students at Littlejohn Elementary School. Ronald emphasized the importance of reading, stating that readers are leaders.

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Videos prepare students for success in life, workplace THE MIDWEEK The DeKalb County Community Foundation has created a new series of videos designed to enhance the essential skills of youth throughout DeKalb County.

Essential skills are the social, personal, employment and cultural skills needed for success in communication and relations. These soft skills complement hard skills, which are the technical skills required to perform a job.

Local employers look for both of these skill sets in their employees.

“I love that the videos are short and simple,” Amy Horn, College & Career Readiness coordinator for the Kishwaukee Education Consortium, said in a news release. “Students will easily be able to relate to the content. I talk about life skills fairly often in class. These videos will provide great support, and stress the importance to students.”

The Essential Skills Video Series is a free, fun and engaging resource for DeKalb County middle schools and high schools to use. The packaged series comes complete with five videos, and includes resources for reflection, learning and feedback. Four of the videos highlight various essential skills (soft skills). The fifth video captures a behind-the-scenes approach, and shares

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From September 2019 to February 2020, students from DeKalb and Sycamore schools were cast as actors to model the essential skills to youth in DeKalb County. OC Creative, a local advertising agency, fulfilled the filming and production of the video series. valuable lessons learned. The series meets required teaching standards.

KEC student Megan Thompson was a participant in the first class to use the series.

“I liked all of the videos, but the one that stuck with me the most focused on leadership and qualities that make a good leader,” she said. “It highlighted the importance of taking charge, but doing so responsibly and respectfully.

Overall, the videos were good examples of how a leader can help resolve conflict.

They showed me how I could take charge and step up to be a leader to others.”

A few essential skills featured in the videos include appropriate professional dress and behavior, leadership, conflict resolution, self-motivation, speaking clearly and appropriately, confidence, and etiquette for cellphone and social media usage.

Since 2011, the Community Foundation has committed to workforce development in the community. It began with an Essential Skills for Success Wheel that highlighted 16 identified skills lacking in the workplace.

“With the help of OC Creative, we were able to bring this concept to life by creating fun and engaging videos that show these skills in action,” Teri Spartz, community engagement director at the foundation, said in the release. “We are so grateful to our CommunityWorks Fund donors for partnering with us back in 2011 on this important work. This work is made possible because of their deep care and commitment toward this community.”

The Essential Skills Video Series is available to schools and educators in DeKalb County. Educators interested in obtaining the series for usage can contact Teri Spartz at 815-748-5383 or t.spartz@dekalbccf.org.

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DeKalb County Master Gardener volunteers honored THE MIDWEEK Volunteers with the U of I Extension Master Gardener program in DeKalb County were honored with a recognition dinner and awards ceremony on Aug. 11 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau in Sycamore.

“This recognition ceremony was long overdue,” Extension Program Coordinator Connie Handel said in a news release. “We were not able to recognize all of the accomplishments from 2019 last year due to the pandemic, so this year we celebrated all of the DeKalb County Master Gardeners’ accomplishments from 2019 and 2020.”

The following volunteers were honored at the recognition ceremony: Three statewide awards were earned by DeKalb County Master Gardeners in the fall of 2019. Pam Dively was honored with the State Outstanding Master Gardener Award for her exemplary leadership as the lead Master Gardener for the annual Garden Walk and Plant Sale events along with many other contributions to the program. Barbara Pence was honored with the State Master Gardener Sustained Excellence Award for, among many other things, leading the Horticulture Therapy Program at the DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center for the past nine years. The State Master Gardener Teamwork Award was presented to four DeKalb County Master Gardeners for their combined efforts on educational outreach projects. These projects included writing for the Daily Chronicle “How Does Your Garden Grow?,” column which has been running since 2004, writing articles for the DeKalb County Farm

Cathy Anderson, Caroline Bushong and Susan Russell earned the Mastering Urban Tree Health and Identification Advanced Training in 2019. Advanced trainings are above and beyond the annual continuing education that is required of all Master Gardeners in order to retain their active status. They provide education in topics related to the Extension priorities and will prepare Master Gardeners to provide programming for the public in these areas as well as become more proficient in answering questions related to these issues.

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kfinlon@shawmedia.com YORKVILLE – Dennis Hastert, who once held power as speaker of the U.S. House, and a man who accused him of child sexual abuse reached a tentative out-of-court settlement Sept. 15 over the former lawmaker’s refusal to pay $1.8 million in exchange for his silence, lawyers for both men said.

After the Sept. 15 court hearing, attorneys for both the plaintiff and Hastert declined to provide any settlement details — including whether Hastert agreed to pay the man and, if so, how much — in the case, which was set to go to trial this week in Kendall County Court.

Asked if the resolution of the civil case was a coda on a long, arduous journey for her client, plaintiff attorney Kristi Browne told reporters outside court: “It’s never over for a victim of childhood sexual abuse. ...It impacts them for the rest of their lives.”

The sides planned to hammer out a written agreement over the next several days and notify Kendall County Chief Judge Robert Pilmer when it is completed, Browne said.

“Frankly, I was looking forward to the trial,” Browne said. “I would have

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Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert is pictured in 2015. loved to try this case. I think it was a good case. ...But this is a resolution my client is comfortable with.”

Browne declined to say whether the judge’s recent decision to make her client’s name public at trial entered into his decision to settle now.

According to Kendall County court documents, the case was pushed back “for presentation of a signed stipulation and order to dismiss” at an 11 a.m.

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Typically, a judge would file an order to dismiss once they receive signed settlement agreements, confidential or not, from all parties and the documents are to the court’s satisfaction. The order to dismiss could be filed after a court hearing or could be filed beforehand if the judge receives all of the documents they would need to just file the order.

Hastert’s accuser has been referred to only as James Doe in court papers since the breach of contract lawsuit was filed in 2016. He alleged Hastert paid him only about half of the promised $3.5 million in hush money.

After five years in court, a Kendall County judge last week ruled the real name of the man who accused Hastert of the sexual abuse, known as James Doe, would become public at the start of the upcoming jury trial for a $1.8 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against the former speaker.

The trial was originally scheduled to start Sept. 20 but Kendall County Chief Judge Robert Pilmer struck the jury trial dates, according to court documents.

Ellis said in court Sept. 9 he was in favor of Doe’s real name becoming public because he believes keeping the case name James Doe v. John Dennis Hastert “prejudices the defendant.”

“Because it makes it seem like this is a case where some question of abuse or misconduct is the question that needs to be determined by the jury,” Ellis said.

“This is a breach of contract case. The plaintiff is going to appear in open court.

He’s going to be photographed and videotaped. ... and [the news media covering this case] already know who he is.”

Browne said at the time that it’s true some people in news media know his identity, but the general news reporting ethics policy is that, “without that name becoming public and without the permission of the victim, they don’t publish it.”

“So it’s my understanding that, unless it gets published in his courtroom, they won’t publish his name,” Browne said.

Browne’s comments came after certain court documents, including a deposition from Hastert, which were supposed to be under seal, were filed unredacted and briefly made available publicly within Kendall County court records, according to lawyers in the case and court officials. The documents originally were filed under seal but appeared to have been accidentally unsealed by circuit court clerk office employees, Pilmer said in a court hearing for the case about two years ago.

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spending time with family. He rarely missed a sporting event of his grandson, Adrian. Later Born: February 22, 1953 in Chicago, IL in life, he developed a passion for trying new Died: September 12, 2021 in DeKalb, IL recipes, especially for the grill and smoker.

Lee is survived by his wife, Susan, of Leroy “Lee” G. Lippmann, 68, of Shab- Shabbona; two children, Kimberlee (Michael) Barnes, of Waterman and Stacy Lippmann bona, passed away Sunday, September 12, of Shabbona; grandson, Adrian Lippmann of 2021, at Northwestern DeKalb; a sister, Lola Worel of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Kishwaukee Hospital Lee is preceded in death by his father, Lawin DeKalb. Lee passed rence Lippmann; mother and step-father, Araway surrounded by lene and Lyle Treat; a son, Rodney Lippmann; family after a long, hard battle with multiple health issues. He was born February 22, 1953 and a brother, Larry Lippmann.

Cremation care has been provided by Jain Chicago, the son of Lawrence and Arlene (Headley) Lippmann. He married Susan Smith cobson-Torman Funeral Home in Shabbona. A celebration of life will take place at 4 P.M. on on July 12, 1980 in Northlake, IL. Lee was a truck driver for twenty-five years Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Shabbona Community Church, 104 E. Navaho in for Forces Inc. in Naperville. He loved his job Shabbona with Pastor Peter Kolb officiating. and enjoyed his time spent in the truck. He A visitation will be from 1 P.M. until the time loved Harley-Davidson motorcycles and enof the service at the church. Contributions in joyed going on motorcycle rides. He liked to Lee’s memory may be directed to the family travel and visit numerous state and national for a memorial to be established. parks. Nothing brought Lee more joy than

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SYCAMORE – City of Sycamore offiThe email is fraudulent and is under cials are urging residents to not open recent suspicious emails or attachments investigation by the city’s information that appear to come from its employees technology department, according to the post. City officials did not say in the post about their utility bills.

According to a social media post from when the reports of the suspicious emails started to come in. the city of Sycamore, officials have City officials advise residents to received multiple reports of suspicious emails that appear to originate from city delete any suspicious message they may employees and reference an account for receive that does not appear in the format they are familiar with – for example, which an attached invoice is due.

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THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – Karl Olsen, an alum of DeKalb High School, is the recipient of the 2021 Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship award.

The award is made possible each year through a fund established at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. In total, the Palmer Music Family Scholarship Fund has awarded $33,401 in music education scholarships over the past 13 years.

Olsen is pursuing a career as a music teacher. He began his freshman year at Northern Illinois University this fall.

“As a music educator, I hope to share my passion for music and impact lives,” he said in a news release. “I aim to become a teacher who strongly cares for his students and helps them to succeed. Additionally, throughout college and into my teaching career, I want to continue to grow as a musician. I want to be a life-long learner and teach what I learn to others.”

Olsen grew up in a musical family where most of his siblings played

piano, violin, clarinet and flute. He joined the band in middle school as a percussionist and continued on this path into high school. He participated in the DeKalb High School Marching Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Jazz Ensemble, and Tri-M honors group. He also auditioned for and made it into both the ILMEA Regional Band and ILMEA Regional Jazz Band. Outside of school, he volunteers as a drummer for his church’s worship team.

Dee Palmer, director of the DeKalb Municipal Band since 1948, died in November 2011 at the age of 97. Palmer and his family have contributed to the musical pleasure of thousands of people in DeKalb County for more than 160 years. In 2009, the Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship was set up at the Community Foundation to honor this local music legacy.

Contribute to any fund at the Community Foundation, including the Palmer Family Music Education Fund at dekalbccf.org/donate, or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

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Karl Olsen is the 2021 recipient of the Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship.

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The Tri County Kiwanis recently completed its 10th annual Christmas in March project, albeit a bit later this year. The project provided two baskets of groceries and household supplies to 20 local families. The families were chosen by local churches and remained anonymous to the club. After shopping for the groceries, the Open Door Action Club helped sort the food and fill the baskets. Those interested in being a part of a group whose goal is to help improve the world one child and one community at a time, should call George Van Dee at 815-483-3174 or visit the club’s Facebook page.

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DeKalb, Genoa and Kirkland chamber of commerce board members, ambassadors and staff recently held a ribbon-cutting to welcome Kapper Adult Day Service, a Fox Valley Community Service program, to the community. Kapper provides social, physical and mental stimulation in a family-oriented setting with meals and activities provided during the day. It is located on the northwest side of Elder Care Services at 1701 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. Learn more at www.fvoas.org or call 779-255-1208.

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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors and board members recently congratulated Express Employment Professionals on its first year in the community and welcomed the business to the chamber. Express Employment Professionals in DeKalb provides a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary and part-time employment in a wide range of positions, including professional, light industrial, and office services. The business is located at 1812 Sycamore Road, Unit B, in DeKalb. Learn more at www.expresspros.com/dekalbil or call 815-986-9373.

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Pay It Forward House NFP & Heirloom Estate Sales 719 Somonauk St. Sycamore September 25th & 26th Sat & Sun 10-3 The historical home that has housed the Pay It Forward House NFP, has been sold.

So Heirloom has collaborated with them to sell their extra furnishings, decor and supplies, as they search out the next chapter. At this sale, you will find beautiful outdoor furniture, a John Deere JS25 Push mower and many garden and yard ltools. Inside we have area rugs, beautiful artwork and classy decor. Along with gorgeous, well cared for furniture. Several twin and full sized beds with beautiful linens and quilts. Several side tables, lamps, towels and miscellaneous. Kitchen wares, supplies and a kitchen table.

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Many tools, drafting tables and unusual art supplies. Books, books and more books!

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

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The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb will hold a Public Hearing regarding the FYB 4.1.22 Annual Plan and 5-Year Capital Plan. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at our main office located at 310 N 6th St., DeKalb IL, 60115.

The draft plans will be available for public viewing starting on October 15, 2021, at www.dekcohousing.com.

Comments may also be made via email though the website or in writing and submitted to the main office. If you are a person with disabilities and need an accommodation to access this information, please contact the housing authority main office at 815-758-2692 Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb 310 N. 6th Street DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-2692

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