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ON THE COVER Mural artist Danielle Casali speaks Oct. 19 during the unveiling and ribbon-cutting of the new City Hall mural she created in DeKalb.

See story, page 6.

Photo by Mark Busch

Sale of nursing center terminated Officials project to have spent $9.8M between 2021 and 2023 to keep facility afloat

By CAMDEN LAZENBY

clazenby@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – An $8.3 million sale of the DeKalb County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center to a private buyer has officially been terminated, and there are no immediate plans to search for a new buyer, county officials said last week.

Now, officials must grapple with how to fund the struggling facility, 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, for another year under county government ownership.

Last month, the buyers – principals from Illuminate HC and Saba Healthcare – informed DeKalb County they intended to terminate the purchase agreement. The buyers themselves did not attend an Oct. 3 Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board meeting that could have green-lit the acquisition.

On Oct. 18, DeKalb County Administrator Brian Gregory announced the deal was off.

“The buyers’ cure period under the contract expired end of the day [Oct. 16], and the buyers’ counsel indicated the buyers were not going to cure, as such the contracts were terminated,” Gregory said, referring to the window of time for contract proceedings.

In July 2022, the DeKalb County Board voted to initiate the sale of the facility to Evanston-based Illuminate H.C. for $8.3 million. However, public scrutiny of the sale increased in April 2023, when county officials learned members of the leadership team from the only other company to bid on the facility – Skokie-based Saba Healthcare – had joined forces. Principals from the two companies created DeKalb Healthcare Holdings LLC, records filed online

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with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office show.

In July 2023, members of the public argued against the sale at a state public hearing in DeKalb and numerous county residents drove to Bolingbrook – twice – seeking to stop the sale.

Madeline Nelson, one of the dozens of DeKalb County residents who have decried the sale since last year, said she thinks their lobbying efforts have paid off.

“As the weeks have passed our group has seen definite progress and a change of heart from the board toward saving the nursing home. As we look into the coming year we look forward to continued progress,” Nelson said. “It is our hope that the progress will also include an apolitical stance, more transparency, more discussions, data-based problem solving, careful consideration of outside suggestions and positive interactions with the Board.”

Steve Duchrow of DeKalb, also a frequent opponent of a sale, said he’s pleased with the turn of events.

“I’d like to thank the board members for working to keep the nursing home, and for those of you who are still keeping an open mind about this matter, and trying to help the nursing home stay here,” Duchrow said.

Funding challenges

According to county documents, the county has shuffled $9.2 million from other funds into the nursing center to date. County staff said they expect that number to grow to $9.8 million by the end of the year.

Now the county must include funding plans for the nursing center in the fiscal 2024 budget, not yet finalized. A DeKalb County Board final vote on next year’s budget isn’t expected until December.

Gregory said each month in 2023 so far, on average, the nursing center has required about $200,000 in cash flow assistance. He projects the county will need to budget between $2 million and $2.6 mil-

lion for the facility in 2024.

A plan to increase the profitably of the center from Jordan Healthcare – a company DeKalb County contracted to help right struggling finances – is underway.

Some DeKalb County Board members said they’re optimistic about its ability to turn the center around.

Board member Scott Campbell, a Democrat from District 7, said he thinks the county should budget based on historical financial figures, not assumptions made in the Jordan Healthcare plan that is yet to be published. Campbell said he believes the county should not expect the facility to pay for itself by the end of 2024.

“Because that’s a little bit on the magical thinking side,” Campbell said. “So I think it’s appropriate, and I think it’s in the best interest of the taxpayers to say, ‘OK, we’ve got this really big new expense. We should defer other new expenses until we figure out how to pay for it, and we should not start throwing money back into the tax levy until we know we can afford to do so.’ ” According to county documents, the average value of existing taxable property will increase by about 6.5% from 2023 to fiscal 2024. Considering that estimate, a 7.5% decrease in the property tax rate for DeKalb County has been proposed, documents show.

Under that plan, the average DeKalb County resident could see their property taxes remain relatively flat, Gregory said. Some county property owners’ home values went up more than others, however, so not everyone is guaranteed a smaller tax bill. Gregory also said decreasing the tax rate by 6.5% instead could help shore up funds to pay for the nursing center.

Property tax levy rates for 2024 haven’t been determined either, however, plans are expected to be finalized by December, too.

Bagby said he believes keeping the lights on at the facility is a priority.

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mhorstead@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Michelle Bringas said she’s humbled and touched to receive recognition for her contributions to the community.

Bringas was named the 2023 Athena Award recipient Oct. 19 during the 34rd annual Athena Award reception at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb. The reception was hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

“I’ve been honored to have been selected to be among such amazing women whose gifts, experiences, skills and meaningful contributions to the DeKalb community are very inspiring, unique, vast and rare,” Bringas said.

Bringas serves as the director of Northern Illinois University’s Asian American Resource Center where she provides oversight for the facility, its functions, programs and services.

Before that, Bringas worked as a Head Start Teacher with DeKalb 4-C’s Community Coordinated Care and a youth guidance director at a teen drop-in center in Rolling Meadows.

Bringas gave thanks to the DeKalb and Illinois chambers, the NIU leadership and community.

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Athena Award finalist and eventual winner Michelle Bringas receives her gift for being a finalist Thursday during the Athena and Women of Accomplishment Awards reception hosted by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce at the Egyptian Theatre.

“I’m so proud to be part of this vibrant DeKalb and NIU community that has shaped my life to serve others,” Bringas said.

This year’s Athena Award finalists were Celine Bennetts of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Dr. Karen Federici of Family First Women and Children’s

Healthcare, Mary Freeman of FNBO and Cortney Strohacker of the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Athena Award is an international award program that honors women who strive to serve as a mentor or role model for helping women reach

their full leadership potential.

Women of Accomplishment was another program celebrated Oct. 19 as part of a reception put on by the DeKalb Chamber.

The program aims to honor retired local women who continue to be leaders and mentors within the community and exemplify the traits of Athena.

This year’s Woman of Accomplishment honorees were Lynn Neeley and Nancy Proesel.

Neeley has board involvement with community organizations, including the DeKalb Park District’s Ad Hoc Pool Committee, the city of DeKalb’s DeKalb Finance Advisory Committee and Board of Oak Crest Retirement Center.

Proesel has devoted the past 38 years to several nonprofit agencies, including the Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb County Community Gardens and 350Kishwaukee.

Athena Award finalist nominations and letters of support are sent to other chambers of commerce within Illinois that have Athena programs to score and decide each year’s recipient.

“This is always a special event for all involved,” said Matt Duffy, DeKalb Chamber executive director.

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Participants are encouraged to dress in DeKALB – The DeKalb Chamber of costume.

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. SecCommerce will partner with downtown DeKalb merchants to host its ond St., will host a screening of the movie “Casper” at 6:30 p.m. Admission annual Spooktacular event.

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LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Pumpkin Celebration planned at Sycamore library

SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Public Library will host its annual Pumpkin Celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26 during Pumpkin Fest.

The celebration will include games, music, treats and a Halloween inflatable slide.

Drinks will be provided by Raising Cane’s. The celebration also coincides with downtown Sycamore’s trick-ortreating event.

The library is located at 103 E. State St. No registration is required.

For information, email jillc@sycamorelibrary.org or visit sycamorelibrary.org.

Attendees can wear costumes. The parade will stop for patrons to trick-ortreat. No registration is required.

For information, email theresaw@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

Egg-themed STEAM event set for Oct. 25

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host an egg-themed STEAM event as part of a monthly series exploring scientific disciplines.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. The event is free and intended for teens in sixth through 12th grade.

Attendees can learn about embryology and its careers. Patrons also will open Halloween parades to be held unhatched chicken eggs to see if they are Oct. 31, Nov. 1 at DeKalb library DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will fertile or how far they developed. No host two Halloween parades for children, registration is required.

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Shaw Local News Network SYCAMORE – The Autumn Craft and Treasure Market will return during Sycamore’s Pumpkin Festival to support the Sycamore Music Boosters.

The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Sycamore High School Field House, 427 Spartan Trail.

The market will feature more than 100 craft fair vendor booths offering various items including jewelry, art, food, pet paraphernalia, textiles, spices and home decorations. The market also will resume its tradition of selling homemade pies.

Student volunteers will help vendors set up their booths. Attendees can receive free golf cart rides to and from their vehicles. The market will offer food, beverages and desserts.

Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and students. Children ages 5 and younger can attend for free.

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DeKalb City Hall mural unveiled Downtown display product of months-long efforts by artist Danielle Casali, volunteers

By MARK BUSCH

mbusch@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A new vibrant mural was unveiled Oct. 19 at DeKalb City Hall downtown, and local officials celebrated artists and volunteers who helped make it happen.

Danielle Casali, who has completed mosaic projects across northern Illinois, including in Malta, was selected by the Citizens Community Enhancement Commission and DeKalb City

Council to create a two-story mural on the south wall of City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Highway.

Casali led a team of volunteers who since April have worked to create colorful mosaic glass panels for the mural which has the theme of “belonging”.

Creation of the mural was supported by a portion of a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant awarded to the Enhancement Commission for public art, according to the city.

Photos by Mark Busch

TOP LEFT: DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes makes remarks Oct. 19 during the unveiling and ribbon-cutting of the new City Hall mural created by artist Danielle Casali. The mural is on the on the south wall of City Hall and was completed with the help of many volunteers who wanted to be a part of the project. TOP RIGHT: Visitors check out the new City Hall mural.

ABOVE: Mural artist Danielle Casali is introduced by Brad Hoey of the the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau during the unveiling and ribbon-cutting of the mural. LEFT: McKenna Foster (front) of DeKalb, along with many other volunteers who helped with the project sign the new City Hall mural.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS for Equity and Belonging in Behavioral Healthcare Committee will host a town DeKALB – St. Mary’s Catholic School in hall to review community survey results.

The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at DeKalb will host a Casino Night fundraisNew Hope Baptist Church, 1201 Twombly er to raise $50,000 for students.

Road in DeKalb, according to a news The event will be from 7 to 11 p.m. release.

Nov. 4 at the school, 210 Gurler Road in The town hall will review survey DeKalb. It is open to ages 21 and older. findings, discuss recommendations and Attendees can play casino games for develop result strategies, according to a raffle tickets to win prizes. Hors news release. d’oeuvres and desserts will be served.

Refreshments will be served.

There will be a cash bar, silent auction, The survey featured DeKalb County party games, music and dancing.

Tickets cost $50, which includes $50 of residents’ behavioral health care access perspectives. play chips and a raffle ticket.

The committee began the survey in To buy tickets or raffles, donate or register for the auction, visit smscasino- 2022. Participants shared insights to better understand practices, policies and night.givesmart.com. the need for equity, inclusion, diversity St. Mary Catholic School provides education from preschool through eighth and belonging in the behavioral health care system. grade and has focused on academic The survey was analyzed by Northern excellence, personalized attention and Christian values since 1913, according to Illinois University’s Center for Government Studies. The results include offering a news release. peer support groups at virtual platforms, For information, visit stmaryschooldchurches and community centers. ekalb.org.

To view the results, visit dcmhb.org and Mental Health Board committee click the “Community Survey Report” tab. to hold town hall Nov. 6 For information, visit dcmhb.org.

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New fund supports memorials that honor veterans SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund has been established through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

This new donor advised fund supports public memorials that recognize and honor veterans throughout DeKalb County, according to a news release.

“There is always more we can do to support and honor our veterans for their service, sacrifice and willingness to serve their country,” Michael Embrey, veteran group member, said in a news release. “Many gave their lives for something greater than themselves, our freedom. Saying ‘thank you for your service’ is a good start. We desire to do even more, embracing all of DeKalb County.”

Residents, including former military members and civilians, worked together to create the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund. Their shared goal is to ensure that veterans and their families in the greater DeKalb County area receive the recognition and honor they deserve. As a result of their hard work, the group has formed strong and respectful partnerships with community members, academic institutions, businesses and civic leaders.

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The DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund has been established through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Committee members include (from left) Mike Coghlan, Ron Lofton, Michael Embrey, Jerry Smith, Paul Jerde and Tom Pisapia (not pictured).

In addition, the group has completed a variety of recognition projects. A few of these projects include the downtown DeKalb veteran recognition banner project, Vets Way street designation, reserved parking spaces for veterans, the restoration of the downtown DeKalb Soldiers and Sailor Memorial Clock and the DeKalb Elks Veterans Memorial.

The efforts of this local veterans group received national recognition in 2023 when the veterans organization 40&8 honored the city of DeKalb not only as the Veteran City of the Year for Illinois but also selected DeKalb as the 2023 National City of the Year on Sept.

15 at its annual convention in Sandusky, Ohio.

“We strive to increase the commu-

nity’s awareness of veterans’ needs and issues,” Tom Pisapia, veteran group member, said in the release.

“This fund is the first endowment of its kind in DeKalb County. We hope others will join us to grow this fund and its impact.”

For more information on the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, contact fund representatives Michael Embrey at FunMEevents@aol.com or Jerry Smith at jerryfordekalb@gmail. com, or visit dekalbcountyveterans. com.

“This fund is making history today, here for the future, and honoring the past and those who served our country,” Foundation Executive Director Dan Templin said in the release. “We are honored to be stewards of this important fund for generations to come.”

Donations to any fund at the Community Foundation, including the DeKalb County Veterans Recognition Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf. org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.

For questions or to discuss setting up a fund that aligns with your charitable interests, contact Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

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LOOKING BACK

9 Watergate prosecutor, and only then agreed, while under pressure from middle America, to do what Cox had demanded and two courts had ordered.

Work on a big special anniversary edition of The Chronicle for next January is progressing nicely and a lot of work already has been done on it. As the job unfolds, however, the work on it begins to look bigger and bigger and we would suggest that patrons give every help in having photographs taken and data ready to give when seen about it. Others who have not yet been seen and who want writeups in the big paper would do well to call up 253 and indicate their desires without waiting to be hunted up as it is going to be a whale of a job to see everybody and only a few weeks remain for the task.

By tomorrow night, at the latest, according to Mayor J. J. Kingsley, all of the season’s paving work in this city will be completed and when the curing process is concluded on a couple of streets the city will be assured of good road conditions inside its limits all winter. The workmen are “humping themselves” on South 11th Street in an earnest endeavor to get the work out of the way while the weather is good and indications are that the job will be satisfactorily concluded by the coming of evening on Friday.

It is announced today that Olle I. Skratthult and his all-star company of 12 people will appear at the Finnish Temperance Hall, 1021 State St., Monday evening, Nov. 5, at eight o’clock.

The comedy, Gustav Av Geijerstam’s “Lars Anders, Jan Anders and Their Children,” is one of the most popular Swedish comedies ever written.

According to word received by Chief of Police Scott shortly after noon today, bank robbers held up a bank at Ohio, Ill., a small town near Mendota, secured $1,500 in cash and were reported to be coming this way. The men were traveling in a Jewett coupe and one was badly pockmarked, making his identity easy.

The machine was trailed to West Brooklyn, through to Paw Paw and believed coming this way. Both men were apparently of about the same age.

Complaint is made at the police station that people living in the addition are burning leaves on the new asphalt pavement there, which is a practice that should cease. Heat will eventually ruin the pavement in the addition and following complaints made at the police

Two juvenile boys were charged with auto theft after a three-hour search in cornfields east of Ault Road on Illinois 72 resulted in their capture by sheriff’s police. Sheriff’s Auxiliary police, the K-9 unit of the Winnebago County Sheriff, state police and three aircraft, one state plane and two more provided by Reining Aviation of DeKalb, assisted in the search.

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Wally Thurow, known as “Mr. Pumpkin,” is pictured in the 1980 Pumpkin Festival Parade on State Street in Sycamore, just east of Main Street.

station, it is suggested that everyone refrain from this practice. Find some suitable place in the rear yard or an alley for the burning of leaves and thus save the pavement is the appeal made by property owners and the city officials.

1948 – 75 YEARS AGO

What could have been a disastrous blaze in the DeKalb business area was averted early Saturday evening by the prompt work of the DeKalb fire department. A serious flash blaze developed when grease on the stove in the kitchen at the Log Cabin located at 214 East Lincoln Highway flared and within a few moments the entire rear of the building was a mass of flames. When the fire department arrived, the fire had roared upward to the roof and the entire rear of the building was ablaze. Cars parked along the tracks and alley hindered the laying of hose lines somewhat but within a few moments the firefighters were at work. Both platoons were called out and the fire department was at full strength.

Two flyers who stayed in the air 116 hours of an attempted 1,000-hour endurance flight said they would go up today for another try. They were forced down at 1:35 o’clock. Dick Riedel, one of the two flyers who took off last Tuesday at Fullerton, California, in an attempt to better the endurance mark, is a nephew of Phil Quinn of DeKalb.

On a farm located three miles north of Hinckley, bones of a mastodon, an extinct prehistoric giant animal, have been unearthed. The farm is owned by L. M. Skogland of Aurora. A huge bone, later identified to be the front leg of a mastodon, was unearthed when Skoglund and helpers were draining an old slough. A portion of the bone noted sticking above the mud as the water drained out was thought to be a rock, but later found to be a bone. Several days ago, the jaw bone weighing about 25 pounds was found on the farm a short distance from where the leg bone was uncovered. In addition to the bones, Skoglund stated that petrified wood has been found buried about eight feet in the ground.

Almost every grain elevator in DeKalb was a major hazard this last week as tractors, trucks and jeeps pulling wagons loaded with newly shucked corn or soybeans lined up to await their turns unloading.

1973 – 50 YEARS AGO

President Nixon has abruptly pulled away from clash and confrontations with Congress by agreeing to turn his Watergate tapes over to the courts. But now his critics are demanding more.

Nixon goes on radio and television tomorrow at 8 o’clock CST to explain why he fired Archibald Cox, the special

Sheriff’s police believe a pickup truck was used to haul away office equipment taken from the warehouse of the Hickman Office Supply Co., DeKalb.

Taken from the warehouse located on Fairview Road were four file cabinets, one desk and one bookcase. Value of the articles was put at $480. Entrance was made by cutting through a lock on one of the doors.

1998 – 25 YEARS AGO

The grins still peer from small faces in faded photos. The students of Milan District No. 83 stand choreographed in photographic rows, their ruddy faces a contrast to the stern countenance of their teacher. Long years later, their days in the one-room schoolhouse are being reborn for future generations, not from necessity, but as a special teaching tool in DeKalb. It’s brought the $150,000 project near fruition, as organizers revise construction schedules, which now call for a dedication ceremony on Sept. 12, 1999, exactly 100 years to the day that NIU opened its teacher training program.

Caterpillar Agricultural Products Inc. announced plans to lay off almost a third of its workforce beginning Nov. 2. The layoffs from the DeKalb facility were in response to reduced demand for agricultural products.

The out-of-state owner of Humane Manufacturing Inc. has agreed to a special meeting to work out a solution to odors escaping his Genoa plant. The rubber remolding plant may soon be cited by police for violating the city’s public health ordinance, a nuisance grievance which may or may not lead to substantive action to clean up the matter.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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• 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St., Kingston • 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at University DeKALB – The DeKalb County Community Gardens released a list of November Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb locations for the Grow Mobile, a mobile • 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at St. Paul the food pantry that offers free food and Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, household items to all who visit, no Sandwich requirements necessary.

• 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at DeKalb County Organizers ask that people practice good hand hygiene and stay home if they Community Gardens, 2280 Bethany Road, DeKalb are ill.

• 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 30 at WestminTo receive Grow Mobile alerts, text ster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie FreeGroceries to 844-727-2012.

Glidden Road, DeKalb Grow Mobile dates in November: • 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, Singer Barry Cloyd to perform Oct. 27 at DeKalb library DeKalb DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will • 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Clinton host an after-hours performance by Township Community Building, 160 W. award-winning singer and songwriter Lincoln Highway, Waterman • 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 at Westminster Barry Cloyd.

The free concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Art league to honor 4 local high school students SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host several events and workshops in November at Gallery on State, 322 W. State St., Sycamore.

The league will honor four high school students as emerging artists at its general meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at Gallery on State. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The students will show their artwork and give a short presentation.

The honorees are Taylor Wesley and Katelyn Horn of Sycamore High School and Naomy Ortiz and Claire Lancaste of DeKalb High School. The students were nominated by their art teachers.

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The league is collecting new art supplies to donate to local charities. The supplies will be accepted through mid-December. The art supplies are Photo provided by Kishwaukee Valley Art League featured in the gallery’s front window.

A supply list is available at Gallery on Kishwaukee Valley Art League is collecting art supplies this month (left) and will participate in the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce State.

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The development comes after the company closed its location at 2445 Sycamore Road in February 2020. The owner at the time cited “unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations with the landlord.”

Documents from the city of DeKalb obtained through public records requests show that the retailer has placed a hold on that same Sycamore Road location with plans to reopen.

Attempts to reach Hallmark for comment were unsuccessful.

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The free program will be held at noon Nov. 2 at the Ellwood House Museum, 420 Linden Place in DeKalb.

DeKALB – The First Congregational Contest judge Catherine Lambrecht United Church of Christ of DeKalb will share judging stories, including how recently welcomed the Rev. John a contestant wanted a judge to end a Dorhauer as its new family argument, a young boy’s rite of pastor. passage, and how a mushroom collector Dorhauer began family preserves traditions. his ministry with a Lambrecht has judged Family Heirservice Oct. 8 at loom Recipes contests for Greater the church, 615 N. Midwest Foodways since 2009.

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Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, a free Dorhauer served in several leadership roles for the United Church of Christ. He lecture series offered in collaboration is the author of two books. Dorhauer also between the Ellwood House Museum served two terms as the United Church of and the DeKalb County History Center.

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SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK DeKALB – Courtney Strohacker is the recipient of Heartland Bank and Trust Co.’s 2023 Heart of Our Community award.

Strohacker was presented the award during Heartland Bank’s Business After Hours event Sept. 12, according to a news release.

She received a trophy and $100 Visa gift card from Tia Anderson, Heartland Bank’s DeKalb branch manager.

The award annually recognizes residents who stand out by volunteering to help others in the community.

Strohacker is described as someone who always supports local businesses.

Fellow resident LaCretia Kronan’s nomination story explained how she had out-of-town family visiting for a birthday celebration. Kronan was unable to find an available hotel because of a convention.

She explained her problem to Strohacker, who contacted local businesses to find the guests rooms. Strohacker convinced a local hotel to open nine additional rooms, according to the release.

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Courtney Strohacker (right) is the recipient of Heartland Bank and Trust Co.’s 2023 Heart of Our Community award. DeKalb branch manager Tia Anderson presented the award.

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Sycamore Education Foundation names distinguished alumni SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Education Foundation recently named Sarah Gallagher Chami, Mark Pietrowski and Sally Stevens as the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The awards are presented annually to Sycamore High School alumni. The recipients are alumni who maintained a high standard of excellence and made contributions to their fields. The award also serves as a tribute to graduates’ personal, community or professional achievements.

Stevens graduated from Sycamore High School in 1948 and attended Lake Forest College. She worked as the SHS secretary and school board treasurer for 12 years.

Stevens also was secretary to six Northern Illinois University presidents for 32 years. She is a member of the NIU Women’s Club, the DeKalb Drama Club, the Sycamore-DeKalb Panhellenic, the Sycamore Women’s Club, 100+ Women Who Care, the YMCA board of directors, and the DeKalb Public Library and Egyptian Theater fundraising committees.

Stevens also is a Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra board member. She was awarded the NIU Outstanding Philanthropist Award, Altrusa Interna-

tional Woman of Accomplishment, the NIU Alumni Association F.R. Geigle Service Award, Boy Scouts of America Tribute to Heroes Award and Kishwaukee Sally Stevens YMCA Key Leader Award.

Stevens was inducted into the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. She also chairs several fundraising committees. Stevens serves on the Sycamore Women’s Club board of directors, chairs the Memorial Committee Programs, held Oak Crest leadership positions and was named an “NIU Huskie Legend.”

Gallagher Chami is the only child of Judge T. Jordan and Deborah Gallagher. She graduated from SHS with honors in 1996.

Chami studied at DePaul University and the Chicago Kent School of Law. She worked in criminal and civil courts, serving as a prosecutor in both Cook and DeKalb counties. Chami worked at the Turner Law Office and the firm Dixon Gallagher Chami LLC. She has appointments from the Sycamore School District, the city of Sycamore and various charitable boards.

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Leaf collection begins Oct. 30 in DeKalb SHAW LOCAL NEWS NETWORK DeKALB – It’s that time of year again, and as trees turn vibrant colors and leaves cover lawns and sidewalks, the city of DeKalb announced annual loose-leaf collection will begin Oct. 30.

Collections will continue through Dec. 1, weather permitting, according to a news release from the city of DeKalb.

Leaves are collected from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Residents should rake leaves into a narrow row parallel to the backside of the curb. Vacuum trucks traveling curbside will pick up the leaves. Leaf piles must be free of debris such as large tree branches and rocks. To help prevent street flooding, do not place leaves in the street.

Crews will begin in the south half of DeKalb and work north to Lincoln Highway, to the northern city limits, according to the release. City crews expect three to four collection cycles will be completed this year.

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Schedule and locations change to accommodate weather conditions. Public Works crews stop leaf collection operations in the event of snow, according to the release.

City offices are closed and there will be no leaf collection on the following days: • Nov. 10: Veterans Day • Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Day • Nov. 24: Day after Thanksgiving Lakeshore Recycling also will pick up leaves at the curbside on regularly scheduled garbage days. Leaves must be placed in biodegradable yard waste bags or open garbage cans, however.

Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be collected.

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James and Lynnae enjoyed traveling in the little town of Putnum, United States, South America, and Europe Illinois to Kathryn (extensively in the western United States).

Evelyn and August William McCoy. James and his older brother Gene, helped work the fam- They spent their days together and were avid bird watchers, they also spent their time ily farm, and showed cattle through 4H. He fishing, reading, gardening and attending was also an accomplished tri-sport athlete and participated in various programs such as many of their children’s school events. Jim singing in a quintette, barbershop quartet and and Lynnae loved ballroom dancing, he was performing in the musical theater at Tiskilwa always taking his lovely wife’s hand to twirl her around in the kitchen or to do a little High School.

Texas two-stepping out on the deck. Jim was

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Jacob Leffelman, Sean (Autumn) Taylor, Sr., Bobbie (Matt) Viktora, Janice Beckman, Born: August 24, 1938 in Elgin, IL Jazmin Greenwell, Killian (Morgan) Greenwell, Died: April 21, 2023 in Kirkland, IL Paige Greenwell, Kristen (Adam) Habbley, Gordon W. Leffelman, Danielle Heath, Andrew Heath and Josh Heath; 23 great-grandchildren; his brother, 84, of Genoa died on Delbert (Joyce) Leffelman, sister-in-law, April 21, 2023 at his Pat Leffelman; and numerous nieces and daughter’s home in nephews.

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He was preceded in death by his parents; He was born on Auhis wife, Hazel; and 2 brothers, Lowell and Art gust 24, 1938 in Elgin Leffelman. to Lloyd and Esther A graveside service will be on Friday, Octo(Rebhorn) Leffelman. He married Hazel ber 27th at 11:00 AM at the Kingston CemUnderwood on June 2, 1962 in Genoa. etery with full military rites. An open house Gordon was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, will follow at the Kingston Cemetery from serving from 1957-1906. He worked for the 1:00-4:00 PM on Oct. 27th.

United States Postal Service for 20 years and In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made later owned and operated Gordie’s Place in to the Kingston Auxiliary- Post 1010 in care of Kingston for over 18 years. the Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main He was a member of the Genoa VFW, the 40/8 club, the Moose Lodge and a Boy Scout St., Genoa, IL. 60135.

Leader and Scout Master.

Survivors include his 3 children, William (Denise) Leffelman, Judy (Barrie) Greenwell and Peggy (Johnny) Heath; 11 grandchildren,

an adventurer, always driving off the beaten path with his family to explore our countries points of interest.

James participated in several professional societies and organizations pertaining to chiropractic. He volunteered at Palmer Chiropractic for numerous years as a guest speaker and taught hands-on techniques to students in the Palmer Clinic. In 1994 he was presented a Fellowship within Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. James traveled with his wife Lynnae in 2000 to Novo Hamburgo, Brazil and taught chiropractic techniques at the Universidade Feevale for 6 weeks. James loved Chiropractic and dedicated his life to his craft until he retired in the fall of 2017.

Even after retirement James was always reading and writing about the chiropractic profession.

James is survived by his wife, Lynnae, who still resides in Clare. His son Dr. D. Matthew

McCoy (wife Dawn McCoy), daughter Kathryn O’Malley (husband Michael O’Malley), daughter Jennifer Robinholt (husband Rick Robinholt), and daughter Dr. Kristina Mills (husband Dr. Chad Mills). James has 8 grandchildren: Evyn, Shaeley, Ryan, Atlee (husband Mike Smith), Boston, Kendall, Lauren, and Morgan, and one great-grandchild, Crue.

Services for Dr. James McCoy will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship will be established. Memorials can be made to- The Dr. James McCoy Memorial Scholarship in care of the Butala Funeral Home, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178.

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These haunted houses promise a scary good time

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abarrows@shawmedia.com If you’re looking for a frighteningly good time this Halloween season, there’s a plethora of haunted houses in the northern Illinois area that will leave you screaming with terror.

Many of the area’s haunted houses are open on weekends and select weekdays through early November, but check websites for specific dates, hours and pricing.

Aurora’s Basement of the Dead is not for those who are faint of heart.

According to its website, Basement of the Dead has been rated by many outlets as one of the Chicago area’s scariest haunted houses. The attraction is located in the basement of a 120-yearold building in downtown Aurora.

Basement of the Dead, 42 W. New York St., Aurora, is not recommended for children younger than 13 years old.

The old state prison in Joliet has plenty of creepy creatures waiting for you at the Old Joliet Prison Haunted House, 401 Woodruff Road. This year’s horrors include Cellblock 13, the Slaughterhouse Rot Shop and Zombie Laser Tag. It’s open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 4, and Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 25 and 26. Ticket prices start at $24.99 on weekdays and $29.99 on weekends.

Insanity Haunted House, located in the Peru Mall in Peru, features 10,000 square feet of “pure terror” as guests make their way in and out of several rooms. Insanity is open on weekends and Tuesday, Oct. 31. Tickets for general admission are $17.

Just south of Rock Falls is Haunted Haven, where each year new scares and thrills await guests. The rooms are interactive, and those who enter will be placed in the middle of the frightening experiences, which include fog, scents and lights. Ticket prices begin at $15. Not recommended for children younger than 13.

Here are some other haunted houses that are guaranteed to leave you shaking with fear:

Massacre Haunted House – More than 30,000 square feet and 40 rooms of sheer terror, including the clownthemed “Freak Show.” Open weekends and select weeknights from 7 to 10 or 11 p.m., 299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Call 708-320-3327 or visit fearthemassacre.com.

Hell’s Gate Haunted House – Billed

on its website as a haunted “adventure,” Hell’s Gate is a multi-level

Scott Anderson

A character stands at the end of a hallway inside the Insanity Haunted House on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Peru Mall. mansion with secret rooms, a giant slide and ghastly ghouls at 3101 Canal St., Lockport. Guests also can travel through the wooded grounds to the Lost Souls Cemetery. The 2023 attraction features escaped prisoners of Statesville Haunted Prison. Open Thursdays through Sundays; Wednesday, Oct. 25; Tuesday, Oct. 31; and Nov. 3 and 4. For information or to buy tickets, visit hellsgate.com.

Evil Intentions Haunted House – This haunted house is located in an industrial development in the former Elgin Casket Co. building. Visitors will experience evil and terror during the multi-level, 55,000-square-foot attraction. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and select weekdays through Halloween at 900 Grace St., Elgin. For more information or to buy tickets, visit eihaunt.com.

Disturbia Haunted House – Disturbia, located at 1213 Butterfield Road in Downers Grove, is owned by the same team as Aurora’s Basement of

the Dead. Open Thursdays through Sundays and select weekdays through Nov. 4. A night of isolation with no actors is Wednesdays, Oct. 25, and blackout nights are Nov. 3 and 4.

For information, call 630-896-2466 or visit hauntedhousedisturbia.com.

Hayride of Horror – Open from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October, this spooky hayride takes guests through Dellwood Park in Lockport, where they’ll encounter dark and mysterious forces. Guests can enjoy a bonfire and scary movies projected on a 20-foot outdoor screen as they wait in line. The attraction will close for severe weather.

Realm of Terror – This haunted

house, located in Round Lake Beach near Six Flags Great America, has been scaring folks for more than 20 years. Those brave enough to enter will experience fully immersive sets and environments created by professional set designers accompanied by haunting soundscapes. Realm of Ter-

ror is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29. For information and for tickets, visit realmofterror.com.

The Halloween Experience – If you’re looking for a family-friendly haunted house, check out The Halloween Experience, located at 37W955 Big Timber Road in Elgin. This music and light show drive-thru experience offers the fun of Halloween without the scares. Open most Fridays and Saturdays through October, as well as Oct. 30 and 31. For tickets or information, visit thehalloweenexperience.com.

Nightmare Haunted Attraction – The Bureau County Fairgrounds at 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton will be haunted 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 28. The dirt-floored barns transform from functional farm buildings into a creepy atmosphere full of ghouls and specters.

For information, visit www.nightmarehauntedattraction.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Chloe Henning; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC000077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/05/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on November 30, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a 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 08-14-429-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1230 N 13th Street DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Residential Abandoned Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Chloe Henning; et. al.

DEFENDANTS No. 2023FC000077 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/05/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on November 30, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a 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: LOT 4, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 40 FEET THEREOF, IN PARKER'S SUBDIVISION ON THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-14-429-014

Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/05/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on November 30, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a 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: LOT 4, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 40 FEET THEREOF, IN PARKER'S SUBDIVISION ON THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-14-429-014 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1230 N 13th Street DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 MORT(HOMEOWNER), GAGOR 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 to file number refer 14-23-04583.

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INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS Kishwaukee College invites proposals for Outfitting College Wellness Center Equipment. The proposal documents may be found on the College Website link: http://www.kish.edu/rfp The due date for proposals is November 16th, at 3pm, at which time the sealed proposals will be opened in the Board of Trustee Conference Room (C2175). Any specific questions should be directed to: Scott Kawall Director of Student Involvement/Athletic Director Kishwaukee College 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150 skawall@kish.edu (Published in the Daily Chronicle & The Midweek Oct. 25, 2023) 2116780

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Drainage District Meeting All members of the Normal Drainage District #13 of Dekalb Township are notified to attend Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 11am to noon at 7491 Twombly Road, Dekalb, IL for the annual meeting for all Normal Drainage District members. Masks optional.

Commissioners: Scott Drake, Barbara Twombly, Stephen Storey (Published in The Midweek, Oct. 25, 2023) 2114826

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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 14-23-04583.

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