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Visitors pet the pigs during the FFA Baryard Zoo Feb. 21 at DeKalb High School. The program, which is held during National FFA Week, gives local kids a chance to visit the high school and learn about the FFA program and animals in agriculture. See story, page 6.

Photo by Mark Busch

Telephone scam making rounds, warns DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office

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DeKalb County residents should be on alert for a telephone scam where the caller pretends to be a deputy from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, authorities said.

The sheriff’s office issued an alert on its social media page Feb. 20 warning community members about the false

phone calls.

“The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has received reports that people are receiving a phone call from 815-324-0261 saying they are from the Sheriff’s Office, without giving their name, and asking the people to call the number back,” authorities wrote on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page. “This is not the phone number for the Sheriff’s Office and it is not associated with any deputy who works here.”

If anyone receives such a phone message, they’re encouraged to delete the message and block the phone number, authorities said.

If anyone has mistakenly replied to the message and is worried their personal or financial information may have been compromised, they’re asked to call the nonemergency number at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office at 815-895-2155 to file a report.

DeKalb County Community Foundations applications available for 80 scholarships

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SYCAMORE – With just one online application, eligible high school students can apply for more than 80 different scholarships offered by the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Applications are available at dekalbccf. org/scholarships with an April 1 deadline, according to a news release.

“A variety of scholarships are available for students thanks to generous donors,” Community Foundation Grants Director Jolene Willis said in a news release. “Many awards are specific to a particular high school or have an educational focus. High school seniors are encouraged to start by exploring the Community Foundation’s Universal Application or speaking with their school guidance counselor.”

While most scholarships fall under the universal application, some require an individual application. The individual scholarships include awards to high school

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Many awards are specific to a particular high school or have an educational focus. High school seniors are encouraged to start by exploring the Community Foundation’s Universal Application or speaking with their school guidance counselor.”

Jolene Willis, DeKalb County Community Foundation grants director

students and students beyond high school seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees. Interested candidates can review full eligibility requirements and apply online. Additional scholarship application dates and deadlines vary between Feb. 1 and June 1. Scholarship opportunities for post-high school students, including award

renewals, reapplications, and others open between Feb. 1 and April 1; and April 1 and June 1. Applicants must determine their eligibility and apply using an application specific to that award.

New scholarships offered for 2024 include the Arnold and Mildred Erickson Scholarship, Bernice Kirkus Scholarship, Brian D. Slavenas Memorial Scholarship, Charles and Carol Orr Memorial Scholarship, DeKalb County Healthcare Professional Scholarship, Don and Nancy Pardridge Scholarship, Esther Mae Nesbitt Medical Student Scholarship, Lorene Brown Scholarship, Mary K. Roberts Scholarship, O. Robert Hoover & Anna and Emma Hoehn Scholarship and the Oneita J. Waltenberger Scholarship.

Eligibility guidelines and application details for all Community Foundation scholarships are found online. Learn more or apply at dekalbccf.org/scholarships. For questions or more information, contact Jolene Willis at 815-748-5383 or j.willis@dekalbccf.org.

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DeKALB – Special Olympics Illinois held a Huskie Stadium Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 17, during which individuals who raised $100 or more for the nonprofit organization were given the chance to jump into a water tank.

The signature fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois lived up to its name, as temperatures during the event were in the low 20s.

Photos by Mark Busch

Members of the Delta Zeta sorority leap into the water on a cold and windy Saturday, Feb 17, during the Huskie Stadium Polar Plunge at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. The Polar Plunge is the signature fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.

Members of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority jump into the water Feb. 17 during the Huskie Stadium Polar Plunge at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

March schedule set for Kishwaukee Valley Art League

SYCAMORE – The Kishwaukee Valley Art League will host events in March at Gallery on State, 322 W. State St.

The league will hold a general meeting at 7 p.m. March 7. The meeting features a wood piercing demonstration, piercing tools and woodworking safety by woodworking artist Michael Fleetwood. Fleetwood also will discuss his finished art pieces, inspiration, carving tools and different types of carving.

KVAL is accepting applications for the 53rd annual Northern Illinois Art Show at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W. State St., Sycamore. The art show will feature fine arts and crafts. The application deadline is March 15; visit kval-nfp.org or KVAL’s Facebook page.

A reception will be held for KVAL member Amy Klink’s “A Creative Exploration” gallery show from 6 to 8 p.m. March 8 at Gallery on State. Admission to the reception is free.

Klink also is this month’s featured gallery artist. Her work will be on display in the gallery’s east window.

For information, visit kval-nfp.org.

Photo provided by the Kishwaukee Valley Art League Wood piercing art piece by woodworking artist Michael Fleetwood (left) and “Color Splash” painting created by artist Amy Klink are seen.

Judge denies release of teen charged in stabbing

By KELSEY RETTKE krettke@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – A judge Feb. 21 denied a request for release by a teenager who’s been held in juvenile custody since September, accused of stabbing to death his Sycamore High School peer, Kaleb McCall.

The 15-year-old, formerly of Sycamore – who authorities have not publicly identified because of his age – faces first-degree murder charges in the slaying of McCall, 17, who died from a stab wound Sept. 7.

The teen’s defense lawyer, Jim Ryan, asked DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Pedersen to reconsider his client’s release. Pedersen denied that request Feb. 21 in a closed juvenile hearing.

Pedersen has granted the Daily Chronicle limited access to the hearings.

“As the state has pointed out, this is the most serious offense that the minor, in this court’s opinion, could have committed, first-degree murder,” Pedersen said in his ruling.

The unidentified teen was charged Sept. 11 with multiple counts of murder, aggravated battery and armed violence, according to the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office. The boy did not speak during the hearing, appearing virtually via Zoom from River Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Joliet, where he’s been held since his arrest.

Ryan argued that his client acted in self-defense Sept. 7 and promised that, if released, the teen would remain under the watchful eye of his parents and be homeschooled.

The family does not live in DeKalb County anymore, Ryan said.

Prosecutors, however, argued that releasing the teen would put the community at risk and him in danger of potential retaliation given the serious nature of the charges he faces.

“Whether or not there’s a strong self-defense claim in the court of law, in the court of public opinion, if the minor were to be released while the victim of the crime obviously is not able to attend school, he’s not able to go on dates, he’s not able to go to restaurants – all of that was taken away from him – to see the minor able to enjoy some of those privileges or even just to be in the home with his parents, which was denied to the victim, that is going to be – frankly, judge –enraging to the community,” lead prosecutor Roger Smith said.

Smith said keeping the 15-year-old detained also keeps the risk of potential

retaliation low. Smith said authorities are aware of at least two instances in which friends of McCall and friends of the boy accused in his death have had verbal altercations after the stabbing.

Police have alleged that the 15-yearold stabbed McCall to death after an alleged disagreement between two groups of area youth, many of whom witnessed the attack.

A crowd of about two dozen again picketed outside the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore ahead of the hearing. Some held signs that said “Justice for Kaleb.”

Family, friends and loved ones of McCall have said they want to see the person responsible for the 17-year-old’s death held accountable. Loved ones have remembered McCall as “everybody’s best friend,” kind, funny and hardworking.

According to McCall’s obituary, he enjoyed bonfires, skateboarding, fishing, playing video games and being with friends.

McCall’s parents also were present for the hearing.

During his ruling, Pedersen revealed more details about the stabbing.

The boy accused in the stabbing was near Maple and Elm streets, just blocks

Photo provided by Scott McCall Kaleb D. McCall, 17, of Sycamore had just started his senior year at Sycamore High School when he died from a stab wound Sept. 7, 2023. His death is being investigated as a homicide by the Sycamore Police Department, and a classmate, 15, is charged in connection with the incident.

A CLOSER LOOK Agriculture education

Dozens drawn to Barnyard Family Night at DeKalb High School

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb High School student Cole Stoffa showcased a 1950s tractor Feb. 21, part of the high school’s annual Barnyard Family Night meant to help give students a hands-on look into agricultural life.

He’d been tasked with restoring the tractor as part of an FFA program he’s enrolled in at DeKalb High School.

“It sat in the FFA shed at Malta,” Stoffa said. “Then, the mice ate all the wiring and stuff. So I’m just redoing all that wiring, trying to revamp it and get it running so we can either get it ready for spring planting or [to] be [a] homecoming parade float. That’s my main goal: to get this done by then.”

Stoffa was among dozens on hand for the annual Barnyard Family Night to promote agriculture education.

The event coincided with National FFA Week, Feb. 17-24.

DeKalb FFA chapter adviser Dayna Anderson said the week brings great significance to the local chapter.

“National FFA Week is a thing for all the chapters across the nation to feel like they are connected and to showcase all the great things we do,” Anderson said. “It’s the largest youth leadership organization in the country. With less than 2% of Americans involved in the food industry, it’s really important to do things like our barnyards do and let people see what animals there are.”

At the event, visitors had a special opportunity to engage with rabbits, cows, goats, horse, pigs and chicks.

DeKalb FFA chapter adviser Sarah Peterson said students get a taste of hands-on experience with some of the animals on a normal basis.

“A lot of our animals here are just visitors,” Peterson said. “We do have the rabbits here. We keep them here year-round. We have three rabbits that we use in our animal science and animal care classes. ... We have chicks every year. But our bigger animals are mostly just here for the petting zoo.”

Peterson said it’s clear that more students are taking an interest in agricultural courses.

“Our agriculture numbers have been growing substantially in the past three years,” Peterson said. “We have a lot of students more interested in taking the hands-on classes and learning more career-based skills. Our enrollment has increased, especially since [COVID-19]. There was a lull during [the pandemic] because we weren’t really doing any activities or

anything.”

Peterson credited the rise that she’s noted in agricultural course participation to several factors.

“I think there’s just a lot more kids that are interested in maybe not necessarily four-year college-bound careers,” she said. “We have a lot of kids coming in that want to do something more hands-on, maybe go to technical school after high school. I think that’s a big part of it.

“We also have a lot of students

interested in the animal industry at DHS, so we’ve really been growing our animal classes and the number of students receiving those classes.”

Stoffa said visitors appeared to be intrigued by his vintage tractor project.

“They’re definitely interested with the age of it since it is 50, 60 years old,” he said. “It’s an old tractor. Just keeping these things alive is just what we’re trying to do. [It’s] just a little gem of history. It’s a pretty popular tractor.”

Our agriculture numbers have been growing substantially in the past three years. We have a lot of students more interested in taking the hands-on classes and learning more career-based skills. Our enrollment has increased, especially since [COVID-19]. There was a lull during [the pandemic] because we weren’t really doing any activities or anything.”

Mark Busch

Teagan Adee, 4, of Sycamore and her mom Storey, pet a chicken being held by Lexi Morse, a sophomore, during the FFA Baryard Zoo Feb. 21 at DeKalb High School. The program, which is held during National FFA Week, gives local children a chance to visit the high school and learn about the FFA program and animals in agriculture.

Sarah Peterson, DeKalb FFA chapter adviser

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from the courthouse, Sept. 7 when a vehicle parked near him, according to a Sycamore police report Pedersen read aloud Feb. 21.

McCall and another teen got out of the vehicle. At that time, the boy approached McCall and the other teen “with the knife visible in his left hand,” Pedersen read from the report.

“Then unprovoked, [the 15-yearold] spun his left arm with the knife in it and stabbed [McCall] in the right side of [McCall’s] ribcage. The minor then fled the incident on foot, and that action caused the death of [McCall],” Pedersen read from the police report.

Police have said the stabbing occurred about 6 p.m.

Ryan argued that the synopsis provided to the court by Sycamore police “couldn’t be truthfully further from the facts.”

Ryan said his client was approached by McCall and another teen while walking outside at Elm and Maple streets.

Ryan said his client had turned 15 only 24 days before the stabbing and

had a fractured hand at the time. Ryan said the teen was walking with two girls when McCall exited a vehicle and punched his client in the face.

Prosecutors rebutted that claim, stating that video surveillance obtained by authorities from a nearby bank does not show any punch being thrown, Smith said Feb. 21.

Instead, Smith said, McCall had no weapon in hand; rather, the 15-yearold was the only one in possession of any weapon that day – and used it.

“The minor could have gone to any of the businesses, any of the adults in the area and prevented any altercation whatsoever and, in fact, the minor did return to the parking lot and was a willing participant,” Smith said.

Pedersen said neither sides’ arguments changed his mind. He ordered the teen to remain held in juvenile custody through his next hearing, which is set for 11 a.m. March 27.

Another hearing also was scheduled for 9 a.m. May 24 in person at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. The May hearing is expected to include rulings on whether to transfer the teenager from the juvenile detention facility in Joliet to custody at the DeKalb County Jail.

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Kishwaukee Concert Band to perform spring concert March 10

DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Concert Band will perform its 22nd Spring Concert in March directed by Cory Ellis and Deb Shofner.

The concert will be held at 3 p.m. March 10 in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Northern Illinois University Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb.

The concert is free and handicapped-accessible. Parking is available in lots 3, 4, and 14.

The program will include “The Red Covered Bridge,” arranged by Robert Sheldon. It is about a Princeton attraction that captures moments of resolve, reflection, joy and playing. Claire Grundman’s “Flutation” is a band, piano and flute trio short work reminiscent of a daytime Parisian street walk. “Selections for Oliver,” arranged by Lionel Bart, features selections from one of Broadway’s most famous shows.

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NIU library’s alebrijes exhibit runs through Nov. 15

DeKALB – A special exhibit featuring alebrijes, which are large Mexican folk art sculptures, will run through mid-November for public viewing at the Northern Illinois University Founders Memorial Library.

The exhibit will be open from 1 p.m. to midnight Sunday, 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the library, 217 Normal Road, DeKalb.

The free exhibit features a collection of 23 alebrijes by six Mexico City artists. The art pieces were selected and

“Chimes of Liberty,” by Loras Schissel, is an arrangement of Edwin Franco Goldman’s “Military March.” Claude Smith’s “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” is a rendition of the Navy’s Hymn that provides a meaningful experience. “On a Hymn Song of Lowell Mason,” arranged by David Holsinger, is known for pioneering the music education instruction in Boston public schools.

Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Galop” is an energetic and light classic selection from a musical comedy. “Irish Songs for Solo and Band,” arranged by Robert Smith, is a four-part Irish folk song selection.

Kishwaukee Concert Band is supported by the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.

The band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of volunteer players older than 18 who have played an instrument in the past.

For information, visit kishconcertband.org or the band’s Facebook page.

provided by the DuPage Mexican Cultural Center. The alebrijes range from the size of a library table to more than 12 feet tall.

Alebrijes are brightly colored folk depictions of magical beings. The art pieces were created in the 1940s by Pedro Linares, a Mexican artist.

The alebrijes were developed by Linares and his successors after the Mexican Revolution. The sculptures are constructed out of various media such as wood, paper mache and acrylic.

The exhibit will run through Nov. 15.

For information, visit go.niu.edu/ alebrijes.

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LOOKING BACK

1924 – 100 YEARS AGO

B. P. O. Elks, two dinner committees as well as others, have been working diligently on the affair scheduled for this evening at the Innovation, and it promises to be one of the leading functions of the year. Three hundred are to be served at the first sitting, while the remainder will be entertained on the first floor of Illinois Wonder Restaurant. After the dinner, the first floor will be used for dancing. The event of tonight is one to which the members of the Elks are privileged to bring their ladies, and it is expected there will be an unusually large turnout.

DeKalb is to get another industry that, although not a large one, is one that is a thriving concern with a growing and going business. It is the Winchester Potato Chip factory that has been operating for some time at Sycamore and will in the near future make its headquarters in DeKalb having been taken over by Verne C. Goodyear.

It is reported today that many of the country roads in this vicinity are almost impassable at this time, due to the thaws that have taken place within the week. Some of the side roads leading into DeKalb, not graveled, become soft during the middle of the day and many machines have become stalled. On the Malta road in some places it is reported, the roads are also soft and auto drivers found it impossible to get through yesterday, two machines becoming stalled.

Some of you will not eat candy during the Lenten season, so we offer these specials to satisfy your sweet tooth before the fast: All our bulk chocolates, assorted if desired, a very popular value at our regular price of 60 cents, now on sale at 49 cents per pound. Morse’s fancy $1.50 box candies, beautifully packed and deliciously good, now 99 cents. Sophie Mae Peanut Brittle and Baby Sugar Stick, great values at 39 cents package. Get them at Secor’s before Ash Wednesday.

Contrary to the report which has been circulating that the Roxana Oil Company will purchase the property of the old Sycamore hotel for a filling station comes the announcement from the owner of the property stating that the place has not been sold, and at the present time there is no indications that the sale will be made.

1949 – 75 YEARS AGO

Once upon a time all a policeman needed for his job was to be big and tough. All a fireman had to possess was the ability to breath smoke and stand a scorching. But times have changed. Now one of the questions that might be fired at an applicant for either department would be “How’s your radio voice.” The short-wave outfit has gone into operations and an open house will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through the full 24 hours, at the DeKalb police station, Station WDKA.

Control of the Egyptian theatre in DeKalb will pass into the hands of Tom K. Valor, Geneva theatre owner, on April 1 it was announced today by Pete Stavrakos, DeKalb representative of the Valos enterprise. Valos has

owned the Egyptian theatre building for several years Stavrakos said, but had leased it to other interests. He also operates the Fargo theatre and plans to erect a drive-in theatre on Sycamore Road, with work starting on the latter in about two weeks.

After a stiff battle throughout much of yesterday and last evening, an ice jam, which threatened to destroy the Lucinda Avenue bridge, was broken up with the use of dynamite blasts and the bridge was saved. Heavy rains had raised the water level and started large chunks of ice moving. Unable to float under the Lucinda Avenue bridge a heavy backlog of ice soon formed on the south side of the span and threatened to destroy the structure. A crew of city workmen was rushed to the scene but it was quickly determined that only blasting would save the bridge. Although dynamite was available, there was no one skilled in the use of handling the explosive at hand.

Herbert Wells Fay, custodian of Abraham Lincoln’s tomb at Springfield for more than 25 years and a former resident of DeKalb, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday. Fay, who has the greatest Lincoln collection ever gathered and who is a recognized authority on Lincoln lore, plan to celebrate his birthday by working on his collection.

1974 – 50 YEARS AGO

Field trips and spectators’ buses in several area school districts have been curtailed, a causality of the tight gasoline situation. Farwell Sawyer, superintendent of the Waterman school district, said an effort was being made to limit all bus trips to 2 miles (one way). He added that pep club buses were eliminated two months ago and the cheerleaders had been riding with the players.

A zoning change to allow construction of a hardware store on E. Lincoln Highway has been approve by the

DeKalb Planning Commission. The switch from residential to business zoning will now go to the City Council for final action. Land owner Don Amos petitioned for the change. James Bell, whose present hardware store is being razed by urban renewal, will build the new store.

DeKalb Postmaster Richard Silverman reminds area citizens new postal rates go into effect Saturday. He said first class postage will go from eight cents to 10 cents; post cards will go from six cents to eight cents; air mail from 11 to 13 cents; and air mail post cards from nine to 11 cents.

1999 – 25 YEARS AGO

A blaze erupted in the Pleasant Street manufacturing plant of Alloyd Co. Inc. Friday night. No one was injured, but fire, heat and smoke caused an estimated $1 million in damage to the building. It was the second major fire in DeKalb in less than 24 hours. While it came less than a day after firefighters battled a blaze which destroyed the two-story building at 324 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb Fire Department Captain William Kalal thinks the events are not related.

With donations from local nature lovers, money from Rockford developers who restore wetlands and a $42,000 state grant, the DeKalb County Forest Preserve system continues to grow. Merritt Prairie, located on Keslinger Road one mile east of Somonauk Road, added 16 acres recently. Plans include wetland and prairie restoration, tree planting, trails and a picnic area.

The cause of the fire which destroyed a downtown DeKalb building is still unknown. DeKalb Fire Department investigators are still pouring over evidence, trying to find the cause of the early Friday morning fire which destroyed a two-story building at 324 E. Lincoln Highway.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

The Hollywood Connection, at 2500 Sycamore Road in DeKalb in March 1999, offered roller skating, bumper cars, rides, movies and prizes.

OBITUARIES

GERALD HOUTZ

Died: February 17, 2024

Gerald Houtz, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Charlotte Houtz, son Jeffre Houtz and brother Ronald Houtz. Loving husband of Robin Houtz. Cherished father of Wendi, Carol and James (Noelle). Beloved grandfather of Izzy, Angie and Wyatt. Dear brother of David (Vicky). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Gerald graduated from Genoa Kingston High School. He worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe as a train conductor for over twenty years before retiring in 2023. His passion for trains carried over into his personal life as he was an N-scale model train enthusiast.

Gerald was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs fan. He truly enjoyed traveling and would often gather his children with no notice to take spontaneous trips. These trips would be anything from a journey down Route 66 to visiting Canada on a whim. He mostly enjoyed scenic road trips and would always take the long route on back roads instead of traveling by highway.

Gerald will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Family will be receiving guests on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11:00am until time of service at 1:00pm at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 South Broadway, Montgomery, IL 60538.

As Gerald was a casual “come as you are” guy, the family requests that you honor him by coming in casual dress.

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the customers.

“We will miss all of you and especially all your fabulous dogs – actually that will be the worst part,” staff wrote.

“Spending the days with them has been a complete blast.”

Attempts to reach the owner of Gone to the Dogs for comment were unsuccessful.

– Megann Horstead

New Sandwich Education Foundation Plan to aid students

SYCAMORE – A new plan recently was announced by the DeKalb County Community Foundation to help provide unrestricted financial aid to the Sandwich Education Foundation for District 430 students.

District 430 students will benefit directly from the newly created fund, according to a news release from DCCF.

“Our goal with this fund is to ensure future funding to benefit Sandwich students,” Sandwich Education Foundation representative Jeanette Wright said in the release. “The new fund also provides gap funding if there are unexpected situations when we cannot hold our annual fundraisers [e.g., COVID-19]. Our spring fundraisers typically generate the majority of our funding.”

The Sandwich Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 1994 to supplement and enhance educational opportunities for Sandwich School District 430 students. The board of trustees contains teachers, parents and community members who volunteer their time to help support and enrich our schools, according to the release.

The Education Foundation holds fundraisers yearly to raise money for grants and scholarships. Grants are awarded for projects and items not supported in the regular school district budget.

Past grants have funded math manipulatives, adaptive gardening tools, after-school plays, art pro -

We are honored to partner with the Sandwich Education Foundation by managing their fund. Their role in supporting education in the Sandwich School District is vital and is evident in the support they receive from the community.”

grams, classroom technology, library and classroom books, preschool play equipment and more. In addition to grant support, the Education Foundation provides two annual scholarships to graduating seniors.

“We are honored to partner with the Sandwich Education Foundation by managing their fund,” Dan Tem -

plin, community foundation executive director, said in the release. “Their role in supporting education in the Sandwich School District is vital and is evident in the support they receive from the community.”

Donations to the Sandwich Education Foundation Fund can be sent directly to the Sandwich Education Foundation, P.O. Box 44, Sandwich, IL 60548.

For questions or to start your own charitable fund at the Community Foundation, contact Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

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The Sandwich Education Foundation prepares for Trivia Night.

Dan Templin, DeKalb County Community Foundation executive director

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Tax return help offered for DeKalb County older adults

DeKALB – AARP Tax-Aide will offer a free tax return preparation program for area senior residents.

The program will be available at five locations in DeKalb, Sycamore, LaSalle, and Genoa, according to a news release.

The tax return preparation will be provided by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers. Special focus is being given to taxpayers ages 50 or older or who have low-to-moderate income. Appointments are required to attend.

The tax preparation sites include:

Elder Care Services, 1701 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. For appointments, call 815-758-6550.

LaSalle Public Library, 305 Marquette St., La Salle. For appointments, call 815-223-2341.

Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore. For appointments, call 815-501-5696.

Resource Bank, 310 Illinois Route 23, Genoa. For appointments, call 815-7515826.

DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb. For appointments, call 815-9919418.

For information, call 815-751-5763.

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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 Northern Illinois University 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.

Kingston library to host book sale through March 9

KINGSTON – The Kingston Sharing Library will host a book sale to make room for recently donated materials.

The sale will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at the library, 126 S. Main St.

Items on sale include popular fiction, nonfiction and classic books; cookbooks; audiobooks; and award-winning and classic movies. The prices are 25 cents or 10 for $2.

DeKalb library to host country line dancing event March 2

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host a country line dancing event on March 2.

The event will begin at 2 p.m. in the library’s lower-level Yusunas Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

Participants can learn how to line dance. Dance instruction will be provided by Becca Steger, a ballroom blitz dance instructor.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required to attend.

For information, email stormye@dkp. org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3310.

‘Annie’s Storytime’ program set for March 3 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library will host its next “Annie’s Storytime” program at the J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center on March 3.

The free program will begin at 1 p.m. at the homestead located at 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb.

The program includes interactive songs and movement. A craft activity will be provided. No registration is required to attend.

The Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is a nonprofit organization working to preserve the home and barn while providing educational opportunities to the public.

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

–ShawLocalNewsNetwork

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The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of Thai Town Sycamore and welcomed the business to the chamber’s membership. Chamber staff, board and community members, and ambassadors celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting Jan. 30. Thai Town Sycamore, 630 Plaza Drive, Sycamore, offers Thai dishes and drinks and aims to provide quality food. For information, call 779-777-3473 or visit thaitownsycamore.com.

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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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the cond it ion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all info rmation.

PIN 05-30-200-003

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

6885 State Route 64 Clare, IL 60111

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

Fi

No 2023FC000079

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, 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 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 cond it ion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all info rmation.

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 cond it ion 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 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

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

MidWeek Classified 833-584-NEWS www .MidWeekNew s.com

Illinois

GPS address 9210 Elva Ro ad, DeKalb, Illin ois

Rt. 23 to Elva Road, then west 1 mile to farm.

Saturday, March 9th, 2024 St arting at 9:30 am

Farm Equi pment * Truck * Tra ilers Selling at 12 No on

2007 Mack CHN613 Rawhide Edition Tr uck. One Owner, 187,500 original miles. 460h.p. Mack E7 engine,

Eaton Fuller 13 speed trans, Eat on Fuller Steer tires are new last year, all 8 drive tires new last year

2009 Wilson Commander hopper trailer. 40ft, 66” sides, standard hoppers with strap doors.

CIH 535 4 wheel dr ive Tractor. 2-Owner. Pre DEF tractor with only 3662 hrs. 5 remotes, 14 rear suitcase weights, 710/70R-42 Michelin tires and duals,

John Deere 8530 MFWA Tractor. 2-owner bought in 2010. Pre-DEF tractor with only 4610 hrs. Tractor is equipped with 3pt, JD quick hitch, Big 1000 PTO, IVT trans, ILS front suspension, 4 remotes

John Deere 9770 STS Bullet Rotor Combine. 2-owner. Pre DEF Combine with only 3123 engine and 2442 separator hrs! Engine was overhauled at 1000 hours. Rear wheel assist, JD Starfi re 6000 receiver SF1 & JD 2600 monitor, good screen, no bubbles, Used for auto steer & mapping.

Kinze 1050 Row Crop Harvest Commander Grain Cart New bottom auger and drive lug in 2022. 2 Camera system, auger & rear, Good Shur-Lok Roll tarp, 520/85R-38 tires and duals.

John Deere 1770 24 row Maxemerge Plus Conservation Vacumeter Planter Percesion seed tubes, Planter has had main frame welding and repair

John Deere 612C Corn head 12 row 30”, Hyd. Deck plates, Sells with older JD Head cart

John Deere 635F platform, 35ft, Full finger auger, poly skids, Sells with EZ trail 672 Head Trailer.

CIH 940 Nutri Placer 60ft AA applicator 24 knife, Boomer Jenner Bullet Twin coolers, set up for dual tanks, Raven SCS 4400 monitor, 24” coulters, 18” dual notched closing disc,

CIH 870 Ecolo-Tiger 9 shank Ripper 24” spacing, 24” rear blade, 22” front blade, 12” space on disc gangs. 425/15R-22.5 super singles. Rear attachment is disc coulters and chopper reel

Landoll 876 Tilloll 40ft. Bolt on sweeps, 18” disc blades, 3 Bar Spike rear attachment

John De ere 856 12 row 30” row crop cultivator Very good shape with the Easy adjust depth control for each row. Rolling shields, always stored in side John Deere 400 flat fold 30ft Rotary hoe. John Deere 331 28ft wing disk, 24” cone blades, Strobel 4-box in line Seed Tender Trailer with front discharge auger w/ plastic flighting, Honda GX 270, 9h.p. electric start engine Trailer is like new. 2011 PJ Go oseneck trailer. 20Ft long, 2ft. Beaver tail, fold-up or removable ramps.

Woods 3180

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 &

OFFERING 50% INTEREST OF STONE CREEK LADY 453-1101

Sire: SS Niagara Z29

Dam: RB Lady Denver 167-453

STONE CREEK LADY 453-1101 AAA 20138672

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Top 1%: CW, RE, $F |

Top 2%: YW, Milk, $B

Top 3%: WW, MW, $AxJ, $C |

Top 4%: Doc

Top 5%: $AxH

Top 10%: YH, $W, $G

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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

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a

of Foreclosure and

entered in the above

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,

Sale

PIN

Improved

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)

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

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

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

PIN 05-30-200-003

Improved

Sale

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