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Paul Price, recently hired by the Sycamore Park District to replace Kirk Lundbeck as the first new superintendent of golf services in more than two decades, checks emails Feb. 15. See story, page 6.

Photo by Camden Lazenby

Sandwich accepting applications for economic development, tourism director position

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com

The city of Sandwich is accepting applications for the newly created position of economic development and tourism director.

In November, the majority of Sandwich City Council members voted to create an economic and tourism position.

“The director will provide a unified and coordinated economic development and tourism program, focused on activities which lead to successful economic growth and development citywide,” according to the job posting.

The person also will serve as the city’s grant writer and as the primary advocate for building a “strong, adaptive and equitable economy in the city of Sandwich,” according to the position.

The ideal candidate will have experience in economic development, tourism, and special event planning along with an undergraduate degree in business, marketing, public administration, planning or a related field. The position is part time and the person would work between 25 and 30 hours a week.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Medicare workshops set for Feb. 22 and 24 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host two workshops for patrons to learn about Medicare insurance options.

The workshops will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 22 and 24 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

The workshops are free and intended for adults and seniors.

Licensed sales representative Carol Cherry will discuss Medicare insurance

PUZZLE ANSWERS puzzlesonpage14

We want business to come here. We don’t want to just keep taxing our homeowners because that’s all the revenue we’re going to get.”

Rebecca Johnson, 2nd Ward alderwoman

Pay will be dependent on the person’s qualifications. Given its size – Sandwich has a population of about 7,000 – Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham said the city does not need a full-time economic development director.

“We will get to that at some point,” he said.

Latham said the person who is hired will help the city be proactive when it comes to economic development.

“We’re not going to wait until people show up,” he said. “We’re going to go out and find businesses and companies that want to come here.”

The person hired for the position would help market vacant properties

within the city.

“We certainly have a lot of prime real estate out by the hotel that we need to start marketing,” Latham said. “We’ve had a little bit of growth, but we need to be a little more proactive in that.”

Latham said the city needs to use its residential growth to help fuel commercial growth.

“I’d hate to see us not take advantage of that,” he said.

Second Ward Alderwoman Rebecca Johnson spoke in favor of creating the position.

“We want business to come here,” she said. “We don’t want to just keep taxing our homeowners because that’s all the revenue we’re going to get. I’m absolutely in favor of hiring somebody that has the background or some knowledge of how to go about finding those businesses that are looking for a home.”

In addition to hiring an economic development and tourism director, the city also is looking to hire a code enforcement official.

For information about both positions, visit at the city’s website online at sandwich.il.us.

options, how to made the right choice, Medicare’s different parts, and how to find the right plan. No registration is required to attend. For information, email samanthah@dkpl. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

DeKalb library to host hygge program Feb. 27

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a hygge program for patrons to beat the winter blues.

The program will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 27 in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

The program is free and intended for adults.

Attendees can participate in folk art painting, meditative drawing, hot tea selections, and a scented craft. No registration is required to attend. For information, email susang@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2114.

– Shaw Local News Network

WHERE IT’S AT

HOW ARE WE DOING?

NIU marks 16 years since 2008 campus shooting

Anxious People!

by Carol Lee

Directed by Alys Dickerson

Sally Stevens Players Theatre

Feb. 16-18, 22, 24

Witch by Jen Silverman

Directed by Kendra Holton

Black Box Theatre

Feb 23-25, Feb. 29 - March 2

Feb. 22 NIU Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m.

Feb. 28 NIU Wind Symphony, 7 p.m.

Feb. 29 NIU International Guitar Concert Series: Benjamin Verdery, 5 p.m.

March 1 Cor Cantiamo, 7 p.m.

March 3 Concert Choir, 3 p.m.

March 6 Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, 7 p.m.

March 21 NIU Brass Chambrer Concert, 7 p.m.

March 27 NIU Composers’ Concert, 7 p.m.

March 28 Brass Faculty Recital, 8 p.m.

March 29 Composition Club Concert, 8 p.m.

March 30 Chamber Music Competition, 1 p.m.

NIU School of Art and Design Screenic Paradigms

Jan. 22 - Feb. 29

Jack Olson Gallery

Jack Arends Hall

NIU Art Museum

Making Our History

Artists Render Lincoln’s Legacies

March 26 - May 11

Altgeld Hall - First Floor

Mark Busch

LEFT: Visitors pay their respects Feb. 14 during a ceremony in the Peaceful Reflection Garden near Cole Hall at Northern Illinois University honoring the victims of the 2008 shooting on campus in DeKalb. The observance honored the memory of Catalina Garcia, Daniel Parmenter, Ryanne Mace, Julianna Gehant and Gayle Dubowski, the five students who died in the shooting.

RIGHT: Linda Greer, mother of shooting victim Daniel Parmenter, and her husband Robert Greer, leave campus after the ceremony.

More than three dozen people, many holding “Justice for Kaleb McCall” signs, gathered Feb. 14 outside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. The group gathered to show support for McCall’s family as they attended the latest court hearing for a 16-year-old, McCall’s Sycamore High School classmate, charged with murder in McCall’s Sept. 7, 2023, slaying.

‘Justice for Kaleb McCall’

Dozens protest for slain Sycamore teen amid ongoing juvenile court proceedings

By KELSEY RETTKE krettke@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – More than three dozen people held “Justice for Kaleb McCall” signs Feb. 14 outside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore, a show of support that Nichole McGarvy said she doesn’t believe is enough.

McGarvy, of Sycamore, said her son was only one of “many best friends” of McCall, 17, a Sycamore High School senior who was stabbed to death Sept. 7 downtown, just blocks from the courthouse.

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McCall’s classmate, 16, is charged with murder in the teen’s killing.

“Kaleb was everybody’s best friend,” McGarvy said. “He was my son’s big brother when he needed him. When I had [a multiple sclerosis] relapse and I was left paralyzed, my son – who is 3 years younger than Kaleb – was at a really hard point in his life. [The] only reason he made it out was because of Kaleb.”

McGarvy said her son and others like him have struggled in the 160 days since their friend’s slaying and have trouble going to school as they mourn.

McCall, whose loved ones set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to support his family, has been remembered as kind, funny and hardworking. According to McCall’s obituary, he enjoyed bonfires, skateboarding, fishing, playing

video games and being with friends.

Police have alleged that a 16-yearold boy – who authorities have not publicly identified – stabbed McCall to death after an alleged disagreement between two groups of area youth, many of whom witnessed the attack.

Court deliberates over custody

The teenager facing charges appeared in court for another hearing Feb. 14 in front of DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Pedersen. The teenager was charged Sept. 11 with multiple counts of murder, aggravated battery and armed violence, according to the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Pedersen has granted the Daily Chronicle limited access to the juvenile hearings. McCall’s parents also were present in the courtroom.

Represented by attorney Jim Ryan, the teenager appeared virtually from where he’s been held in police custody at the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Joliet since his September arrest. He did not speak during the hearing.

The teenager was ordered by Pedersen to remain detained as he awaits his next hearing, which is set for 11 a.m. Feb. 21. Under Illinois law, a judge must deliberate the status of a minor’s custody at each hearing.

The teen’s lawyer, however, has filed a motion for Pedersen to reconsider his release, court officials have said.

A ruling has not yet been made. Juvenile court records are not available for public viewing.

At the Feb. 21 hearing, Pedersen is expected to hear arguments regarding whether to transfer the 16-year-old from the juvenile facility to custody at the DeKalb County Jail in Sycamore.

If the teenager is transferred, his criminal case and court records could transition to adult court.

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The teenager’s potential sentence also could change were he to be convicted as an adult.

It’s too early to say whether that will happen, however.

Prosecutor Roger Smith argued that the severity of what the 16-year-old is charged with would be better handled in adult court.

“The strength of the state’s evidence is not one of the factors in the transfer hearing,” Smith said to the judge. “I am not seeing anything in the evidence so far that has changed my position that this case is more appropriately dealt with in the normal criminal courts. ... I don’t think a juvenile court is appropriate.”

Ryan referred to evidence collected by authorities, including messages from the social media platform Snapchat, in relation to the stabbing.

“I would be more comfortable having all the evidence before a juvenile transfer hearing,” Ryan said.

“The petition was filed some time ago. I’ve granted several continuances for additional discovery to be provided,” Pedersen said in reply.

Public calls for accountability

Some gathered at the protest, including McGarvy, said they want to see strict punishment handed down for the

one they believe responsible for McCall’s death.

“I want to see Sycamore come out. I want to see Sycamore stand for justice for Kaleb,” McGarvy said. “This happened in their own town in the middle of the day. ... You don’t want to stand up so that maybe they can do the right thing here? ... Support the family. Support Kaleb. Support the kids.”

Signs emblazoned with “Long live Kaleb” and “Commit adult crimes serve adult time” littered the crowd.

Caitlin Arwen of Sycamore has a son about McCall’s age also at the high school. Arwen said she wants more people to show up for another planned protest in a week for the Feb. 21 hearing.

“It’s just been so disappointing. I feel

like as a community we failed to adequately support them as a grieving family,” Arwen said. “We’re failing this family. It’s really frustrating as another mom. ... I wish we had better systems in place to support these kids.”

What does justice for Kaleb look like for Arwen?

“It looks like some adult accountability,” Arwen said.

Kelsey Rettke

More than three dozen people gather Feb. 14, many holding “Justice for Kaleb McCall” signs, outside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. The group gathered to show support for McCall’s family as they attended the latest court hearing for a 16-year-old, McCall’s Sycamore High School classmate, charged with murder in McCall’s slaying.

A CLOSER LOOK New on the course

A conversation with Sycamore Park District’s new superintendent of golf services

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – Paul Price’s love for golf came early, he said, reminiscing of day’s past as a child playing with a plastic golf set.

The new superintendent of golf services for the Sycamore Park District, Price, 31, said he fell in love with the Sycamore job posting. He spoke to Shaw Local News Network recently as he settles into his new gig.

Originally from Grayslake, Price replaced longtime Sycamore golf superintendent Kirk Lundbeck upon his retirement at the end of 2023. Before starting his new job in December 2023, Price was with the Grayslake Park District, where he created the Millennial Golf League, according to a park district news release.

Even as small patches of snow could be found on DeKalb County ditches over the past week, Price said there’s still plenty for him to prepare for the 2024 season at Sycamore Golf Club. He’s helped more than 100 children learn to play golf by leading and coordinating a junior golf camp and league and hopes to grow the game while connecting with the community, according to the news release.

Price sat down for an interview to chat more about his role:

MidWeek: Do you have any memories that really stick out from learning to play golf, or anything as a whole in the sport?

Price : Some of the fondest memories were when my dad would take us to the driving range or, when I was really young I used to have like a plastic golf set that you could just, you know, smack around the front yard. So, really those core memories is what I reference or I think back on in terms of starting to play golf.

MW: How has the first month and a few weeks gone for you so far?

Price: I’ve started back in this early December and it’s been going well. I’ve spent a lot of my time learning about ... what this course has to offer and just kind of getting acquainted with Donald who’s my pro shop manager. We’re ordering merchandise, we’re working on marketing pieces. We’re planning out capital improvements and maintenance projects. We’re getting the tee sheets set up. There’s so many things to do when the snow is on the ground or in the offseason.

MW: What’s your most proudest achievement in golf and in life?

Price: When I was in Grayslake Park District, in my marketing role, I was also helping with golf and was teaching part time, golf that is, and helping a lot with the junior camps. So my proudest achievement there was being able to really build that program. And in my – how long was I teaching there? – four or five years, I’ve helped hundreds of kids start or improve on the game of golf. And it’s really neat to see some of the kids I’ve taught as they were 10, 11, 12, 13 and then make the high school golf team. And [the children] come back to me and be like, ‘Man, because of what you taught me and the confidence

you gave me, I made the team.’ And that’s the best possible feeling you can get as a golf instructor. So I’m really proud of my time with that junior camp and I aim to bring similar results or a similar atmosphere to the junior program here at Sycamore.

MW: What does the golf director do when it snows on the

ground around here? What do you do in the winter?

Price: We’re keeping up. It’s a lot of merchandising, ordering for next season, doing assessments, inventory reports. It’s getting outings and events

Camden Lazenby

Superintendent of golf services for Sycamore Golf Club Paul Price plays with his dog Boone inside the club’s pro shop Feb. 15.

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and tournaments scheduled and confirmed for the next season. Again, capital projects, maintenance projects, cleaning, just generally keeping things operational and in a position where we can open and have a smooth transition to the golf season.

MW: What’s your favorite course to play on?

Price : There’s a course up by me called Royal Melbourne. It’s a private club. I really enjoyed playing that, but I love playing all sorts of courses and find each one to be unique and challenging within its own right. So I kind of just like exploring local courses around the area.

MW: If you could leave the area, if there’s any course in the world you could have the opportunity to play on, what sticks out to you?

Price: Some of the ones that’s kind of going back to childhood. My uncle’s a pretty big golfer, so TPC Sawgrass in Florida is huge, Pebble Beach is another one on the other coast. Those are two of the most famous ones that I constantly want to attempt to get out there one day in life.

MW: What’s your vision for the park district’s golf program here?

Price: My vision here is to provide or continue to provide a high quality experience for our customers while also focusing on the main values and mission and objectives of the park district as a whole. I just love golf. I like teaching golf and I am blessed to be in a position where the course is very strong, it’s a strong performing course, it’s popular. We get a lot of play and I’m just going to look for ways to further enhance that customer experience and build on top of what we already do really well.

MW: How can people get involved?

Price: First we’re doing a ‘Swing into Spring’ sale. We do this every year. It’s going to be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1 through March 3. We’ve got the clubhouse open, the pro shop. We’re going to do discounts on season passes, permanent tee times, handicap from the [Chicago District Golf Association] and then we’re going to have massive sales on merchandise and apparel. Cool stuff, just to kick off the season, try to generate some season passes and things like that And that’s probably the best way to support the course – and make sure you get your passing time.

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Camden Lazenby

Paul Price, 31, spent Feb. 15 getting the Sycamore golf clubhouse ready for the upcoming season.

Registration open for Give DeKalb County 2024

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SYCAMORE – Eligible nonprofit organizations can register for Give DeKalb County 2024 before the April 1 deadline.

Now in its 11th year, the annual fundraising event features multiple ways to support nonprofit organizations.

Donors can give online from midnight to midnight on May 2 at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. Between April 18 and May 2, those who prefer to donate by check can print a donation form from the website and give by mail.

Give DeKalb County is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The previous 10 giving days raised more than $8.7 million combined.

“Thousands of donors made a difference last year, donating more than $1.8 million during Give DeKalb County,” DCNP Director Ben Bingle said. “This generosity is so impactful throughout local communities, and we look forward to another outpouring of community spirit in 2024.”

Partnering nonprofits must be 501(c) (3) organizations located in or serving DeKalb County, legally registered with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, and 2024 DCNP members by March 1. The deadline to register for Give DeKalb County as a participating organization is April 1.

Online registration and additional details are available at GiveDeKalbCounty.org.

“Now is the time for nonprofits to check their eligibility and sign up by visiting GiveDeKalbCounty.org,” Bingle said in a news release.

DCNP raises funds for the Bonus

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

Jazz in Progress to perform Feb. 24 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host an after-hours concert featuring Jazz in Progress.

The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the library’s main lobby, 309 Oak St. Admission to the concert is free. The band will perform big band and modern jazz music. The doors to the library open at 6 p.m. No registration is required to attend.

Pool and each Give DeKalb County donation is boosted by a percentage of these funds.

The Bonus Pool is made possible by the support of Community Partners, including AM/PM Solutions & Services, Anita Zurbrugg, Curran Family, Dan & Kathy Schewe, David & Beth Prestegaard, David & Suzanne Juday, DeKalb County Community Foundation, Drake Castle Charitable Fund, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, Herb & Linda Holderman, James & Karen Buck, James K. and Loretta M. Hipple Family Fund, Jerry & Annette Johns, Leeward Renewable Energy, Lynne Waldeland, Manny Pena – American Family Insurance, Mark Mannebach & Erika Schlichter, Mary Lou and Phil Eubanks Fund, Meta, Michael & Lana Haines, NNGO Ambassadors, Northwestern Medicine, Paul & Cheryl Callighan, Scott & Kristin Miller Family, State Farm – Keicher Insurance Agency, Stephen Kalber, The Law Office of Riley N. Oncken, P.C., The Suter Company, Tony & Micki Chulick, Transformation Through Rhythm, Turner Family Charitable Fund, Victoria Young Charitable Fund, Wrennhouse Fund, Yerkes Consulting LLC.

The following media sponsors donate advertising and promotional support: 94.9 WDKB, 98.9 WLBK, 102.3 The Coyote, 107.1 WSPY, city of DeKalb, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, FNBO, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, LePrint Express, OC Creative, Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce, Sandwich Public Library District and Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Ben Bingle at 815-748-5383 or dcnp@dekalbccf.org for information about becoming a Community Partner or Media Sponsor, or with questions.

Jazz in Progress is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds for local community music programs, including the DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa-Kingston, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek, Sandwich, Somonauk, Earlville and Leland school districts; St. Mary’s School in DeKalb; and the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

– Shaw Local News Network

LOOKING BACK

1924 – 100 YEARS AGO

Plans are now being made by Judge and Mrs. V. A. Glidden to move into their new home on Haish Avenue, recently purchased from Albert Peak. The V. A. Glidden home, located at the intersection of South First and Bush streets, has been purchased by Mrs. Gottlieb Willrett, who will take possession as soon as Judge Glidden and family move into their new home.

With the report today from the DeKalb city school officials that the scarlet fever cases in this city were decreasing, health officials and townspeople in general took a brighter look at matters. Rumors have been current for several days stating that this city was in the grip of a scarlet fever epidemic but as yet the city and state health officials have not found the condition critical.

While in Aurora yesterday, G. S. Flint of Dekalb has an experience which though causing him no harm, was the means of damaging his Chevrolet sedan, which he was driving, to such an extent that he was compelled to make his return trip last night by rail. A train ran into Mr. Flint’s car, breaking the fender and causing other minor damage which necessitated the DeKalb man leaving the machine in an Aurora garage for repairs.

The three organized Shabbona Sunday School classes, Corinthians, Philatheans and the Brotherhood held a picnic social at the church basement Tuesday night. A large crowd was out and enjoyed a good supper and a general good time socially.

According to current reports that are verified in authoritative quarters, there is a possibility that DeKalb may have a new industry. The concern is a canning factory proposition owned by a big syndicate that has a number of plants in various parts of the country. Its corn-canning plant located in the central part of this state was burned down some time ago and the management has been looking around for a better location. DeKalb is among the possible locations in the list and the representative of the concern who was here was very well pleased with local conditions. The soil around here is ideal for the crops that the concern would put up sweetcorn and peas.

Just as Dr. F. N. Rowan was congratulating himself that the hog cholera menace has been again satisfactorily defeated a recurrence of the malady from the

territory south and west of Elva was reported and he has had a number of cases to treat from that vicinity.

1949– 75 YEARS AGO

A combination of ice and high water choked up the Kishwaukee River through DeKalb and offered the city crews something different in problems on Saturday. High water had reached the under portions of the bridge at Annie’s Woods, and the crews had dislodged floating ice there before moving up to the Lincoln Highway bridge, where a large flow offered another problem. Blasting powder was used to shake up the ice masses and the current starting moving it down.

Several reports were received this morning from residents of DeKalb that robins had been noted. Although the feathered friends were being welcomed by the residents the weather man failed to greet them with much enthusiasm. Mrs. Roesler of North Thirteenth Street stated that a group of seven robins were noted in the yard this morning while the family was having breakfast.

Yesterday a Cub Hobby Show was presented at the grade school gym in DeKalb by the Cub packs in the Kishwaukee District of the Chief Shabbona Council. Over 600 attended the afternoon session and last evening about 500 were present.

Burglars after thoroughly ransacking the Wayne Kisner home, Route One, Elburn, cooked themselves a hearty meal of bacon, eggs and coffee. When the

Kisner family returned home early Thursday morning, the home was found in a mess. The entire house was in disorder with all furniture and appliances having been moved. Contents of drawers were all thrown on the floors. Although a number of valuables were in sight, the only articles reported as having been taken were baby clothes. The box of clothes were gifts which had been given Mrs. Kinser at a shower recently.

Banking operations will be suspended for one day, Tuesday, Feb. 22, in honor of the birthday of George Washington. Announcement was made this morning that both DeKalb banks, the Dekalb Trust and Savings Bank and the First National Bank in DeKalb, will observe the rulings of the banking department. The day is observed in 46 states as a national banking holiday.

Two DeKalb County turkey growers were elected directors of the Illinois Turkey Growers’ Association at the recent meeting in connection with Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois. Harvey Wenzel of Kirkland and Howard Kauffman of Waterman were the two DeKalb County men honored.

1974 – 50 YEARS AGO

Workers yesterday began preliminary excavation work for the new Kishwaukee Community Health Services Center, which will be located on Sycamore Road.

In order to learn more about the country and have a better understanding of the people and their customs, the 20 members of the fifth and sixth grade

Sunday School class of the Malta United Methodist Church have been studying about the country of Jordan. To climax their study, the students with the help of their teacher Mrs. Russell Roland and five guests (students at NIU from Amman in Jordan) recently prepared several Jordanian recipes.

Long awaited growth in DeKalb is finally arriving. Developers are planning projects of business, commercial, industrial and residential nature. Spokesmen talk in terms of millions and millions of dollars and hundreds of acres of land. The magnitude of the proposals is staggering. Four to six full-line department stores, maybe 50 smaller businesses, four or more motels, several restaurants and possibly a dinner playhouse, a lake, an ice arena, homes, apartments and office space.

1999 – 25 YEARS AGO

Crum-Halsted Agency Inc., with offices in Sycamore and Genoa and Wine Serge & Co. LLC of St. Charles have announced the merger of their firms. Both Wine Serge & Co. LLC and Crum-Halsted Agency, a division of Wine Serge & Co. LLC, will continue to offer clients an expansive list of services including commercial insurance, personal insurance, risk management services and life and health benefits.

The Malta School District could be awash in red ink by next year. A report issued earlier in the week projects a steady decline in the number of district students. Fewer students could also mean fewer parents in the district to pay taxes.

The DeKalb County Forest Preserve was never in negotiations for the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center property and therefore the City of DeKalb’s annexation of the Sycamore Road property is perfectly legal. That’s one of the arguments the city is standing by in the latest chapter between the two governmental bodies. Both sides are in litigation over who will claim the high-traffic sight along Sycamore Road.

The Genoa-Kingston Adult Youth Soccer Organization is going its own way. The program is separating from Sycamore AYSO in a move the G-K AYSO Board hopes will allow more children to participate in soccer, along with more volunteers for coaching, referees and board members.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

The southwest corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore is pictured, circa 1950.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

Northern Rehab food drive begins Feb. 19

GENOA – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a food drive to collect nonperishable food items for DeKalb, Genoa, Rochelle, and Sycamore food pantries.

The food drive will be held from Monday through March 1.

The items will be donated to the Genoa Area Food Hub, Spartan Food Pantry, Rochelle Christian Food Pantry, and Barb Food Mart.

Nonperishable items being accepted include cereal, rice, applesauce, dry goods, pasta, canned meat, beans, canned foods, cleaning products, paper goods, personal care items, diapers or any nonperishable items with a long shelf life.

Donations may be dropped off at any of the three Northern Rehab locations:

• Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists, 3266 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

• Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists, 1211 Currency Court, Rochelle.

• Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists, 540 E. Main St., Genoa. Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is a physical therapist-owned and operated physical therapy practice providing clients with customized care for more than 45 years.

For information, visit northernrehabpt. com or call 815-756-8524.

Northern Rehab accepting Health and Wellness Scholarship applications

GENOA – Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is accepting applications for its annual Northern Rehab Health and Wellness Scholarship.

The scholarship will be awarded to a Genoa-Kingston High School senior who participated in a high school extracurricular activity or sport and will pursue a career in health care.

Applications are available at the Genoa-Kingston High School counselors office or online at northernrehabpt.com/ scholarships. The applications must be submitted by April 5 to the Genoa-Kingston High School guidance office.

The scholarship recipient will be named at the school’s senior awards night.

The scholarship has been awarded to Genoa-Kingston seniors since 2005. Past recipients include Tabitha Long, Leea Perry, David Garza, Rachel Hughes, Jami Miller, Jamie Campbell, Maya Garcia, Marcus Holley, Kaitlin Brock, Emma Koehnke Julie Loggins, Owen Simmons, Olivia Simmons, Aryelle Hanson, Zachary Uecker, Matthew Volkening, Salvatore Lopez, Danielle Neisendorf and James

McIntyre Jr.

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists is a physical therapist-owned and operated physical therapy practice providing clients with customized care for more than 45 years.

For information, call 815-784-6417 or visit northernrehabpt.com.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association offering scholarships

DeKALB – The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is awarding more than $50,000 in college scholarships to Illinois students pursuing a higher education, and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is getting in on the educational aid.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan will award one $500 scholarship to a DeKalb County student for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a news release.

The recipient will be selected by a scholarship committee comprising education professionals and citizens. The scholarship only can be applied to books, fees and tuition.

Application requirements include:

• Applicants must be a permanent Illinois and DeKalb County resident.

• Scholarships must be used at institutions of higher learning within the state of Illinois.

• Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2024-25 school year, excluding summer sessions.

Scholarship applications are available at the local sheriff’s office or online at ilsheriff. org/youth-2. All completed application materials and documents must be returned by March 15 to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 150 N. Main St., Sycamore.

For information, call 815-895-7260 or visit a college financial aid office or high school advising center.

DeKalb library to host candle making workshop Feb. 21

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for patrons to learn how to make candles.

The workshop is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the library’s 309 Creative room, 309 Oak St.

The workshop is free and intended for adults.

Participants can learn how to decorate a candle holder, melt wax, and add dye. Supplies will be provided. The candles may need time to cure. Attendees will receive an email or phone call to pick up their candles. Because of limited space, the workshop is first-come, first-served.

For information, email penn@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 2851.

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Tim Volz, an investor in Rock’n Vodka, drove more than four hours Feb. 9 to be among the first to have Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick sign his custom-made guitar at the Sycamore Hy-Vee.

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Dozens flock to Hy-Vee for Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – More than 100 people on Feb. 9 waited in a line snaking the aisles of Hy-Vee in Sycamore for a chance to meet Rick Nielsen, singer and lead guitarist for Cheap Trick.

Nielsen, founder of the Illinois-based classic rock band, wasn’t at the area grocer to perform. Instead, he was in town to promote Rock’n Vodka, a 100% sugarcane and gluten-free vodka created by Andy Roiniotis, Isabelle Roiniotis and Denny Trakas, according to the vodka’s website. Nielsen is co-owner.

Ronny Davis of Rockford was first in line for the bottle signing. He and his wife arrived about 1 p.m., or three hours before the event was scheduled to kick off. Davis said he wasn’t surprised to see more than 100 people turn out for the bottle signing.

“It is a big deal. When he’s around, it’s a big deal,” Davis said. “It’s a joy to come and see the guy. He’s a real nice guy.”

Nielsen, 75, was born in Elmhurst. He and drummer Bun E. Carlos formed Cheap Trick in 1973. Nielsen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.

Andrew Cochran, district store director for the Sycamore and Peru Hy-Vee locations, said he was impressed by the crowd that turned up for Nielsen’s bottle signing.

“This is incredible. What more could you ask for?” Cochran said, giving credit to Hy-Vee’s wine and spirits assistance manager Gustavo Guevara. “Anything we can do on a Friday afternoon to pack the store, it’s awesome.”

Guevara said the bottle signing was “probably one of the bigger events” he’s ever put together, and he’s been with the company for nine years.

“[COVID-19] put a damper on everything, you know? So we stopped

doing these kinds of events,” Guevara said. “And now people are looking for something to do, so I said, ‘Hey, let’s put together these events and see what happens.’ ”

Guevara said he was thrilled with the response to the Rock’n Vodka bottle signing, but he was quick to point out that the store has other events to offer.

“I’m doing wine dinners, I’m doing all sorts of stuff,” Guevara said. “It’s amazing. Just a little shaking hands and kissing babies, and it’s like everyone knows me now. It’s awesome. This has got to be the best job I’ve ever had.”

Guevara also orchestrated the placement of more than a dozen beer-tasting tables, giving visitors in the crowd who waited to meet Nielsen something to sip on if they were willing to venture away from their place in line.

The vodka brand was not offering samples, but cases of bottles were offered for sale. Tim Volz, 62, who was second in line, said he drove 4½ hours from Batesville, Indiana, for the occasion.

“I got up at 7 this morning and headed this way,” Volz said.

When he arrived, which was around the same time as Davis, he said he wondered how many people would turn up.

Hours later, Volz said he thought it was cool to see so many people queued up.

That’s a good thing for Volz, because he said he’s an investor in Rock’n Vodka. So he didn’t mind spending a few hours making sure the display of Rock’n Vodka remained pristine, even as bottles were taken as quickly as he could arrange them.

Nielsen walked through the store about 4 p.m. to an eruption of cheers from those who’d been waiting.

When asked what he thought of the crowd that had gathered for his bottle signing, Nielsen offered jokes.

“I think they thought Chef Boyardee was going to be here,” Nielsen said.

New park to be built in North Grove Crossings

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – With funding secured, a new park could be coming to Sycamore in a matter of years, a Sycamore Park District official said.

Sycamore Park District will receive $348,300 from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program to develop North Grove Crossing neighborhood park, between North Grove and Overland roads in Sycamore, according to a news release from Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Sycamore Park District Executive

Director Jonelle Bailey said the project has been in the works since before she took the job in 2020. Before grant funding was sought, the district connected with the North Grove Crossing Home Owners Association to determine what locals envisioned as the future of the 2.7 acre space.

“We had a survey,” Bailey said. “We’d gone out to the park and asked the community to come meet us and give us their feedback and we had a survey online. So we got feedback from the community on what they were looking for in that location, and that’s kind of how we got the final rendering that we have listed online.”

Bids for contractors for North Grove Crossing neighborhood park will go out in fall 2024, Bailey said. Construction could begin early 2025, with a target opening date sometime during 2026.The new park will have a playground area with swings, a green roofed shelter with Americans with Disabilities Act compliant picnic benches, a cornhole or bags game set, a half basketball court, and an 8-foot wide trail around native savannah prairie foliage.

The future Sycamore park wasn’t the only project to benefit from state funding. Almost $55 million was awarded to 111 local parks and recre-

ations projects in Illinois, according to the news release.

Bailey said there are three intrinsic reasons park and recreation agencies are essential services for communities: Economic value, health and environmental benefits and socialization.

“You can be there with your family, with your friends, by yourself, take your animals,” Bailey said. “It’s a place where everybody can get together and connect, and enjoy being outside. It’s one of those things that you want to make sure that people have a place that’s safe, you have a place to play and recreate, and near their home.”

D-428 superintendent’s contract extended 2 years

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb School District

428 is looking to lock down its top education official for at least two more years.

The school board voted, 4-1, this week to extend Superintendent Minerva Garcia-Sanchez’s contract through June 30, 2026. The lone dissenting vote was cast by Vice President Steven Byers, and Board members Amanda Harness and Andre

Powell were absent.

In a statement, Garcia-Sanchez expressed appreciation to the school board for extending her contract.

Minerva Garcia-Sanchez

“I’m thankful to the Board of Education for their support and for renewing my contract through the 2025-2026 school year,” Garcia-Sanchez said. “I’m excited to continue our forward

momentum with consistency and focus on the success of our children.

We have an outstanding team of building and administrative leaders and educators who understand the importance of working collaboratively to achieve our strategic goals. We truly are better and stronger together, and I consider myself fortunate to be here at this point in time.”

Under her extended contract, Garcia-Sanchez is expected to earn an annual salary of $232,530.48, school board documents show.

It also comes with additional benefits such as an automobile allowance, insurance, and a district-issued cellphone and laptop.

The superintendent’s original contract was set to expire June 30, 2024. It had been approved by the school board on Jan. 5, 2021. Garcia-Sanchez first began her duties with the district on July 1, 2021.

Under her original contract, Garcia-Sanchez earned an annual salary of $210,000, school board documents show.

Stage Coach Players to open 2024 season on Feb. 29

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DeKALB – The Stage Coach Players will open its 2024 season on the last day of the month.

The fairytale musical “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” is scheduled to run for four days.

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of Belle, a woman who reads and loves unconditionally, and a selfish prince. The prince is changed into a beast by an enchantress as punishment for refusing her shelter. His servants also are turned into household objects. The spell can only be broken if the Beast learns to love and is loved in return before an enchanted rose’s last petal falls. Belle’s father, Maurice, gets lost in the forest, seeks refuge at the Beast’s castle, and is imprisoned. She looks for him and offers to take his place.

The cast features Amy Jackson as Belle, Adam Schofield as the Beast, Max Mollenkamp as Gaston, Grant

Milam as Lumiere, Patrick Murphy as Cogsworth, Stewie Simons as LeFou, Lara Crowley as Madame de la Grande Bouch, Jacob Richeal as Maurice, Ellie Schier as Chip, Terri Crain Goodman as Mrs. Potts, Valarie Milbrath as Babette, Paula Tsiagalis as the Narrator, Isaiah Panke as the Young Prince and Bailey Wood as the Enchantress.

The rest of the cast includes AJ Smith, Susan Foster, Emelie Walton, Emily Axen, Joel Ledbetter, Nika Morton, Andrew Russo, Renette Ferns, Nicholas Ivanoff, Arabella Carlson, Katie Johnson, Olivia Woodruff, Riley Belick, Caroline Menzer, Alyssa Landshaft, Katie Feeley, Melody Challand, Donna O’Hagan, Summer Arwood, Kasey Pennington, Rebekah Challgren, Angel Radloff, Joe Baumgart, Riley Powers, Paula Howlett, Karlie Waldrep, Adam Hagedorn, Maddie Mormino, Kaitlin Jacobson, Lori Brubaker and Aaliyah McCormick.

The musical also features a children’s ensemble. The ensemble

includes John Hollar, Maisie Schnorr, Chloe Williams, Tatum Crouch, Iris Wiles, Ava Lamere and Rosie Landshaft.

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” is based on the 1991 Walt Disney film and the 1740 French fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve of the same name. The Stage Coach production will be directed by Jan Kuntz, who previously directed the Stage Coach production of “All Shook Up” in 2023. Musical direction is provided by John Feken.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 through March 2 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. There also are matinee performances at 2 p.m. March 2 and 3.

Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and younger. Premium seats are $37 for adults and $27 for children. To buy tickets, call 815-758-1215 or visit the Egyptian Theatre website.

For information, visit stagecoachplayers.com.

Photo provided by the Stage Coach Players Stage Coach Players cast members rehearse a scene for their upcoming production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

DeKalb Chamber celebrates opening of Crumble Cookies

LOCAL NEWS BRIEF

NIU receives grant for workplace safety and health training

DeKALB – Northern Illinois University recently was awarded a $158,531 Susan Harwood Federal Safety Health Training Grant to promote education, workplace safety and health training.

The grant will allow employers and employees to receive mental health and suicide prevention training, according to

a news release.

The training will be available to small businesses and hard-to-reach, at-risk construction and general industry workers. Training topics include recognition, avoidance, and mental health stressor prevention. The courses will be led by John Newquist, an OSHA-authorized outreach trainer.

The sessions feature two-hour to

four-hour long sessions. Face-to-face, virtual training and on-site delivery will be available. The courses will be provided through the university’s continuing and professional education unit and the National Safety Education Center.

NIU’s Continuing and Professional Education offers non-credit, professional development, and certification prep courses and partners with OSHA to

provide training courses.

The NIU National Safety Education Center is an OSHA training institute education center that provides occupational safety and health training to public and private sector workers, supervisors and employers. For information, visit niu. edu/nsec/course-schedules or osha.gov/ sites/default/files.

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Trinity VBS Kumla Dinner Fundraiser

Dinner includes Ham, Kumla (or baked potato), corn, dessert and beverage.

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Proceeds help defray Vacation Bible School supplies and expenses. Date: February 24, 2024 Seating 12:00, 1:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00

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Photo provided by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Crumbl Cookies and welcomed the shop to its membership. Chamber staff, community and board members, and ambassadors celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 19. Crumbl Cookies, 2566 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, makes cookies inspired by popular flavors, desserts and foods, rotating its menu of six cookie flavors weekly.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY -

Fi fth Third Bank, N.A.

PLAINTIFF

The

Vs Christian M. Davidson; et al DEFENDANT S

No 2023FC000079

GIVEN

under The Condominium Property Ac t, 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 Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the

SECTION 30, A DISTAN CE OF 906.20 FEET; THEN CE

NORTH 1 DEGREE 12

MINUTES 30 SECONDS

EAST, A DI STANCE OF 259.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 47

MINUTES 30 SECONDS

EAST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NO RTH 1

DEGREE 12 MINUTES

30 SECO NDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 31

DEGREES 10 MINUTES

15 SECO NDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 51.30 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE

27 MINUTES 15 SECONDS

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 ACCORDAN CE 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 14-23-04932. I3238138

Published in The MidWeek, February 14, 21, 28, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

Fi fth Third Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs Christian M. Davidson; et al

DEFENDANT S No 2023FC000079

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 12/07/2023, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on March 28, 2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Publ ic 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:

PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTIO N 30, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST (SAID BEARING BEING THE MERIDIAN FOR ALL OTHER BEARINGS IN THIS DESCRIPTION) ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTAN CE OF 906.20 FEET; THEN CE NORTH 1 DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, A DI STANCE OF 259.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 50.00

FEET; THENCE NO RTH 1

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 take s 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)

EAST, A DI STANCE OF 200.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 5 DEGREES 34

MINUTES 00 SECONDS

EAST A DISTANCE OF 75.93

FEET; THENCE NORTH 23

DEGREES 45 MINUTES

00 SECO NDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 38.38 FEET;

THENCE NORTH 59

DEGREES 40 MINUTES

00 SECO NDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 69.87 FEET;

THENCE EAST 90 DEGREES

00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, A DISTANCE OF 755.88

FEET TO TH E EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30, THENCE

SOUTH 1 DEGREES 40

MINUTES 00 SECONDS

WEST ALONG THE EAST

LI NE OF SAID SECTION 30, A DISTANCE OF 768.53

FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING

PIN 05-30-200-003

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 6885 State Route 64 Clare, IL 60111

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bi d 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 taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed 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 take s 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, th e Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or t he Mortgagee's attorney

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, th e Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or t he Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate 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 indivi duals 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 info rmation.

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 ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15- 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For informati on: 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 14-23-04932. I3238138

Published in The MidWeek, February 14, 21, 28, 2024

The

DEGREE 12 MINUTES 30 SECO NDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET;

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate 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 indivi duals presently in possession of the subject