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WEEK IN REVIEW Sycamore works to update comprehensive plan By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – On May 10, the Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the future of the city in a workshop designed to help prepare the 20202021 comprehensive plan update. According to the meeting’s agenda, the City of Sycamore, in cooperation with the Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies, conducted several surveys to gather input of local residents and city stakeholders as part of the city’s comprehensive planning process. The workshop and the surveys’ input will be used in the process of updating the city’s comprehensive plan and land use map.

Acting city manager Maggie Peck said that a number of local businesses, people visiting Sycamore and residents have detailed in surveys certain improvements they would like to see in the city. “A lot of people want more benches downtown and walk-able areas, bridges for cyclists and trails as well,” Peck said. Mim Evans, a research associate with NIU’s Center for Governmental Studies, said that the surveys’ response and public participation was “really good.” “We had responses from 343 residents, 142 visitors and 81 business owners,” she said. “One of the most popular responses was how important downtown is to everybody and a desire for a walk-able community.” Other survey responses expressed interest in more open space for recre-

ation, natural areas and to preserve the rural feel of the Sycamore area, the improvement of East State Street, the preservation and strengthening of downtown and a greater variety of businesses, including more food options. Feedback from the workshop will be combined with the survey data to prepare a draft of the 2020-21 comprehensive plan update, which will be presented at the June 14 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. If the commission gives the draft a favorable recommendation, the City Council will vote upon it during their June 21 meeting. “The comprehensive plan is important because it’s Sycamore’s future, it’s the residents’ future and the community’s future,” Peck said.

Sycamore water suit in evidence-gathering stage By KATIE FINLON kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Lawyers representing Sycamore residents in a class-action lawsuit filed against the City of Sycamore are in the beginning stages of evidence gathering in the case, related to months of public outcry over concerns about water quality. Mark Vazquez, a Chicago attorney for plaintiffs Jennifer Campbell and Jeremy Pennington, said May 6 he didn’t have the exact number of people who have reached out to lawyers representing residents in the lawsuit. He said Campbell and Pennington are still the only two Sycamore residents named in the lawsuit, although the number of people in the Facebook group Citizens for Clean Water Sycamore,

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Illinois climbed up to more than 1,000 members since its September 2020 creation. The social media group is not directly connected to those affiliated with the class-action lawsuit. “The number of people who are reaching out and have shown interest in the lawsuit has grown significantly,” Vazquez said. According to federal court documents obtained by the Daily Chronicle, Campbell, of the 400 block of Edward Street, and Pennington, of the 600 block of Park Avenue, filed the lawsuit with class attorneys Steve W. Berman out of Seattle, Washington, and Vazquez on Oct. 30 on several counts that include fraud, deceptive business, negligence and public nuisance. “Plaintiffs and members of the class have all suffered, and will continue to suf-

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fer, harm and damages as a result of the City’s unlawful and wrongful conduct,” according to the complaint. The class members also allege that the city violated their 14th Amendment due process rights. “The City, while acting under color of state law, affirmatively created or exacerbated the dangers and dangerous situations to which Plaintiffs were exposed, making them more vulnerable to said dangers, and the City did so with an extreme degree of culpability,” according to the complaint. Vazquez said legal counsel for the residents currently are in the discovery portion of the case, meaning they have begun to exchange evidence. “We are beginning what will probably become the longest phase of the case,” Vazquez said.

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When he first heard about the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s new mask-wearing guidance on May 13, Sycamore School District 427 Superintendent Steve Wilder said he was “excited and hopeful.” “The CDC’s guidelines are very, very positive news, news we’ve been waiting for for a long time,” he said. “We’re excited for the impact it will have on our schools.” The CDC eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but will help clear the way for reopening workplaces, schools and other venues – even removing the need for masks or social distancing for those who are fully vaccinated. The CDC will also no longer recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks outdoors in crowds. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine and are two weeks out from their final dose for full immunization to take effect. Although the Illinois Department of Public Health has not issued its own guidance, Wilder said the IDPH typically follows CDC guidance and that local school districts follow IDPH’s guidance. “Our school district will follow IDPH guidelines

must maintain privacy and confidentiality,” he said. “We just have to make sure to find a way that everyone is staying safe and following the guidelines.” Matt Duffy, executive director of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, said he was excited when he first heard the news of the new CDC guidance. “I was excited because it means we’re moving in the right direction,” he said. “It’s a return to somewhat normal.” Duffy said the guidance is also incentive for people who are not vaccinated to receive their vaccine. “People can change their mind and get the vaccine now because they can attend events and go out without wearing a mask if they’re vaccinated,” he said. “People can go to movie theaters, restaurants, shopping. It’s another step toward normalcy and people feeling more comfortable while out and about, living their lives.” Shaw Media file photo RoseMarie Treml, executive director of the SycaThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s new more Chamber of Commerce, said that the CDC’s mask-wearing guidance released on May 13 will have a new guidelines “will most definitely help our busipositive impact on local schools. nesses and our community to move forward and get on with our lives.” “We are very appreciative of everything our local and will put the safety of our students and our staff health department and the health industry including first,” he said. Wilder also said he was happy to hear that the Northwestern Medicine has done regarding getting Pfizer vaccine was approved for children ages 12 to 15 people vaccinated throughout DeKalb County,” she said. “Obviously this is a huge factor in our commuearlier last week. He said that although the guidance about nity getting back to pre-pandemic life. And now we mask-wearing is “exciting, it also brings about it need to get people back to work. We have many local businesses concerned and telling us that they are some challenges.” “A challenge I foresee is how we’re going to verify struggling to find employees. It’s time, it’s safe, we which students and staff are vaccinated because we simply need to get back to living our lives.”

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New DeKalb mayor, council members sworn in By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – As of 6:20 p.m. May 10, DeKalb has a new mayor and new sitting city council. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes was joined by his family and supporters for his swearing-in ceremony during the city council meeting at the DeKalb Public Library. DeKalb County Judge Ronald Matekaitis swore in the new DeKalb elected officials, including Barnes. Barnes’ term will run through 2025, and he said he wanted to thank former DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith for his past four years of service. “It was an incredible run,” Barnes said to Smith. “These are huge shoes to fill up here and I will promise you, I’ll do my best to fill them like you did for the four years that you’ve served.” Smith said he wanted to thank everyone for his time in office. “It’s been a great four-year run for my family and I and for this city council,” Smith said. Ging Smith, DeKalb resident and the former mayor’s wife of nearly 50 years, said the couple is looking forward to the next chapter of their lives. She said she also wanted to extend her

Smith said. “And with this body, I think we can continue that momentum.” Barnes said he is looking forward to working with the new council to keep its business moving forward. “And I will, during my four years, always and passionately be proudly DeKalb,” Barnes said. DeKalb resident Barb Larson also was sworn in as successor to Second Ward Alderman Bill Finucane, who was not present at the meeting. She said she was excited to be part of the council “I’m hoping to live up to Jerry [Smith]’s ‘keep it moving’ for another four years,” Larson said. Fourth Ward Alderman Greg Perkins also was sworn in to keep his seat after he won the race by three votes in the April 6 consolidated election, according to certified results from the Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com provided DeKalb County Clerk’s office. DeKalb Mayor-Elect Cohen Barnes is sworn in by 23rd Judicial Circuit Judge Ronald Matekaitis New DeKalb City Clerk Sasha Cohen during the May 10 City Council meeting at the DeKalb Public Library. also was sworn into office. He succeeds Lynn Fazekas, who did not run for thanks for the community’s support that my husband had each and every another term as city clerk. during her husband’s term in office. day of seeing him as our mayor.” Cohen said he wanted to thank those “It hasn’t always been easy – it was, Jerry Smith said this city council who “entrusted me in this position.” perhaps, even more difficult for me specifically has “been on a roll” for the “And I hope that I will be able to fulthan it was for Jerry,” Ging Smith said. past few years especially. fill that successfully for the next four “But through it all, I possess the pride “We have great momentum for us,” years,” Cohen said.

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RESTORE & PRESERVE Window renovation completed at Old North Grove School By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

YCAMORE – For the first time in its 142-year history, Old North Grove School had its windows boarded up. The one-room schoolhouse has been closed since 1952, when students began to attend the larger classrooms of the Sycamore School District. The schoolhouse was built in 1878 and is still in its original location, 26745 Brickville Road in Sycamore. The windows were boarded up during renovation, which was completed this month by Mulligan Restoration Inc. The renovation of the school’s 18 windows included: wood-frame stripping and repair, re-glazing glass panes with historic wavy glass, and cleaning and reinstalling hardware, including the windows’ ropes and weights. After the windows were installed, the exterior sills and casing were stripped, sanded, primed and painted. “We had to be historically correct when doing the renovations,” carpenter Aaron Breitbach said. “Since the windows were very, very old, extra care had to be taken.” The North Grove School Association received a $12,500 Community Needs Grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation for the window renovation. Donations were also received from former students, descendants of former students, teachers and community members. Other planned projects on the building include restoration of exterior trim and cornices, exterior scraping, wood repair and painting. In 2019, a partial new roof was installed and the chimney was tuckpointed. North Grove School Association President Jennifer Parsons described the one-room schoolhouse as “a piece of history.” “The school is so much more than its building, it is an integral piece of Sycamore history and representative of the foundations of American education,” said Parsons, who also is a fifthgrade teacher at North Elementary School in Sycamore. “The school allows us to experience how life used to be, which allows us to appreciate all that we have today.”

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In 1878, the one-room schoolhouse was built as a parochial and Sunday school for Sycamore’s Swedish Lutheran Church, now known as Salem Lutheran Church. The church established the school as a way to teach students the Swedish language and values of their heritage. To build the school, a third of an acre of land was donated and the church set $200 aside. Building the school cost $211, and an additional $8 was needed to paint and furnish the building and add outhouses. The school never had running water, but electricity was added. To provide water to the students, the school made a deal with the Flink family across the street: the school would provide bricks if the family built a well and allowed students access to its water. Only minimal changes were made to the schoolhouse through the years: windows and a front entrance were

added and the teacher’s buggy shed became a garage. The floor, blackboards and playground equipment are original, but the outhouses have been replaced. When Northern Illinois University was interested in moving the building to DeKalb, the North Grove School Association was formed in 1985 to keep the school in its original location and to help maintain the building. Students in first through eighth grade were taught at the school from 1878 until 1952. After that, students were transported by bus to attend school in town. The Old North Grove School building continued to be used as a community center. The Sycamore School District still owns the building and the North Grove School Association pays $1 rent each year. In 1970, the school was listed in the Illinois Directory of Historical Buildings. It also is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sycamore’s first Black family

According to an exhibit at the DeKalb County History Center, Henry Beard and his family became the first Black family in Sycamore and the children attended Old North Grove School. During the Civil War, Henry Beard, an ex-slave from Kentucky, served in the Union Army, the 105th Illinois Regiment, as a cook. At Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1871, Beard met his wife Judy Jones and brought her back to live at the two-room house on five acres of land he purchased north of Sycamore. After 10 years there, they moved to a larger home on another portion of the land, a mile west of Brickville Road. “The family is credited as being the first African-American family in Sycamore, and [their 14 children] attended school at Old North Grove School,” Parsons said. “While at

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For many, attending a one-room schoolhouse is reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House on the Prairie” or L.M. Montgomery’s “Anne of Green Gables.” For 79-year-old Carole Lichty of Sycamore, it was her childhood. Lichty attended Old North Grove School for first, second and third grade from 1949 until 1951. At the time, there were 15 to 20 students in the one-room schoolhouse, with classes taught by one teacher, Mrs. Clark. “We all knew everybody in school and they knew us, because about half of us were related: cousins, brothers, sisters,” Lichty said. “We sat at our desk, worked on assignments and read ‘Dick and Jane’ books. We had lunch and recess. School was fun, and I never remember anyone causing any trouble.” Lichty and her family moved away in 1951 and the school closed in 1952. Decades later, Lichty visited the school as an adult. She is now on the school association’s board. “I walked in and it was just like I was 8 years old again,” she said. “It smelled and looked the same. The pail was still in the dry sink. The desks were the same, the blackboard was the same. It was just like it used to be.” Mary Swedburg’s great-grandfather, William

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Fifth-grade students in Jennifer Parsons’ class from North Elementary School in Sycamore visited Old North Grove School for a field trip in 2019. Swedburg, attended the school. Mary Swedburg is also on the school association’s board. “The school is a historical jewel that needs [tender loving care,]” she said. “The school has such an important historical value to the community. It’s important to restore and preserve the school for years and generations to come.” In non-pandemic times, the school is visited by Sycamore second-and fifth-grade students for fullday immersion programs, where they learn what a school day was like for students more than 100 years ago. The North Grove School Association also

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The East Side Hospital in Waterman has installed a new electric dishwasher and sterilizer, which is an added improvement to its modern and up-todate equipment. A number of the young people of Rollo attended the opening of Starved Rock Sunday. One youngster came to grief on Sunday as a result of attempting to swipe a foul ball. The kids at the games have been making a practice of picking up balls knocked out of the field and making away with them instead of returning them to one of the players or the umpire. The officials had a few police watching the grounds Sunday for the offenders and one lad caught in the act was given such a severe reprimand that it is assured the practice will not be repeated. The prediction some time ago that train No. 24, arriving here in the morning at 8:15, to replace the services of the Sterling, would soon be running late, has come true. Yesterday and today the train was late, not arriving here Monday until about noon, due to a cattle train wreck in Iowa. According to people who are in the habit of going to Chicago on this train, it did not get here today until after 11 o’clock and it creates a considerable inconvenience to many DeKalb folks. Some time ago a girl claimed damages from a young man for breach of promise. In court she made the astounding statement that the youth had kissed her 3,764 times. His counsel challenged the statement. But the girl produced her diary, wherein every kiss had been recorded, with the date. She won. C. J. F. Carlson, merchant in the northeast part of DeKalb, says his name was incorrectly printed in the list published of those who had agreed to close their businesses on Thursday

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afternoons. The name read C. J. F. Newman instead of C. J. F. Carlson. Thursday has been selected as Kiwanis day for the repair work on Annie’s Woods, which means that Kiwanis members will don overalls that day and help load cinders at the electric company’s plant and then repair the woods, where a new road will be built. This is probably one of the best propositions that the Kiwanis have taken hold of since organization here and when the present plans of the club have been completed, DeKalb will have a camping place for the motorists of the country who wish to stay overnight.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO Work has been started on the new bridge near the United Presbyterian Church in Somonauk and the old one has been dismantled. For the present the road is closed to all traffic. Albert C. Winter, former resident of Franks, reported that he with a horse and wagon was the first person to cross the bridge when it was constructed in the spring of 1892. Spring and Summer opening of our new stand, serving Root Beet, Malted Milks, Ice Cream

and Sodas. Also Joe’s (Back for More) Popcorn. POPCORN JOE’S, corner of Fifth and Girard Streets. Alien veterans of the Second World War, who served after September 1, 1939, and before December 27, 1945, by a special act of Congress, are permitted to become citizens by naturalization in a much shorter time than is required of non-veterans. Since this law expires on December 31, 1946, alien veterans are urged to file at once for their citizenship. In their case the usual $8 fee is waived. Veterans still in service may also file. At the present time there are less than 1,500 persons on the post at Camp Grant as the post war decline is continued. Each week finds a further cut in the personnel at the camp. At present there are 700 enlisted men, 475 civilians and 300 German prisoners of war at the camp and next week 110 enlisted men are scheduled to be transferred to Fort Sheridan. Mrs. Morton of Victor was showing a shell from a large brown egg this past week that contained a small egg within it. It was much to Mrs. Morton’s surprise when breaking, what she thought was a double yolk egg,

she found a small egg instead. The bake shop of a modern 35,000-ton battleship each week turns out 3,800 loaves of white, raisin and graham bread, 700 pies, 8,000 hot rolls, 4,800 cinnamon rolls, between 6,000 and 8,000 cookies, and fruit slices, coffee rings and birthday cakes for special occasions. Burglars looted the Farmers Inn in downtown Kirkland early Tuesday morning and made away with 15 cases of whiskey, 35 cartons of cigarettes and a small amount in cash. The job from all the evidence shows that those who made the haul were not green at their work and that they had done such things before was evident in the moves that were made in getting into the tavern.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO Railroad signalmen went on strike today, shutting down the nation’s rail lines, and President Nixon proposed emergency legislation to force the men back to work until at least July 1. The city of DeKalb has acquired its first parcel of land in connection with the downtown renewal project. Terry McGuire, planning department assistant, said that the city has acquired title to Breezy’s

Amnesty Day has been scheduled for May 19 in the junior reading room of the Sandwich Township Public Library. All books may be returned that day without any penalty for those which are overdue. No matter how long the book has been out, or how large the fine, books may be returned with no questions asked. Judi Anne Ford, 1969 Miss America, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies tonight at the 1971 Miss DeKalb Pageant.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

Patrol officers with the DeKalb Police Department should soon be entering a new, technological advanced world, each time they step into their squad cars. The city is looking to outfit all nine of its marked squads with Mobile Data Terminals. The MDTs are similar to the computers used by dispatchers to access driver and vehicle information. The city of DeKalb expects to receive the final word on a $2.1 million grant to begin construction of a new runway at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport within a week. The St. Joseph Counseling Center in Sycamore, serving emotionally troubled students in DeKalb County, will be closing at the end of this school year. The center now serves about 10 students, who were referred there by the administrators of local school districts. At. St. Joseph, those students are taught academics, as well as given counseling for part of the school day.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country will be honored at the Memorial Day program in DeKalb. The program on the Ellwood House lawn returns this year after a one-year absence due to COVID-19 safety measures. It will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31. A full slate of speakers and music is planned to honor the country’s fallen veterans. Opening remarks will be given by DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd and the president of the DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners. Michael Embrey, DeKalb American Legion historian, will deliver the keynote speech. Terri Crane Goodman will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and Ron Lofton will lead the audience in the singing of “America the Beautiful” and “This Land is Your Land.” Crane Goodman will then join Lofton to sing the Armed Forces service songs. The program will also include “Amazing Grace” performed by the Firefighter Highland Guard of DeKalb, a rifle salute and the playing of “Taps.” Several local veterans groups will be

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DeKALB – The Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast is back for 2021. It will be held Monday, May 31, at DeKalb Elks Lodge 765, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. The breakfast will be served from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and there will be a short program from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. This will be the 29th breakfast on Memorial Day and the sixth breakfast held at the DeKalb Elks Lodge. There will be a motorcycle ride beginning at 8 a.m. with a stop in DeKalb and Sycamore and ending in Genoa to escort the Genoa Memorial Day Parade at 11:30 a.m. The breakfast costs $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door. For more information, contact Frank Beierlotzer at ffb66@ juno.com or 815-758-5788. –The MidWeek

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Veteran-only parking spots are available in several areas throughout DeKalb thanks to partnerships between local businesses and DeKalb American Legion Post 66. According to a news release, the Legion has embarked on a program to promote parking spaces for veterans throughout the city and in the future the entire county. The concept of DeKalb’s “Veteran’s Only Parking” signs is to show respect for those who served or are serving the country, the release states. This program was created by local veteran Michael Embrey and promoted throughout the community by outgoing DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith. Through a unified effort with commercial and public parking areas, the goal is to provide veteran’s parking spaces at every public, private and commercial facility to honor and say thank-you to veterans year-round. “With the support of local businesses, the DeKalb American Legion, and the City of DeKalb, our goal is to create the most veteran-friendly city in northern Illinois,” Smith said in the news release.

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REBECCA ANN SMITH Born: March 30, 1940 Died: April 30, 2021 Rebecca Ann Smith, 81, died, Friday, April 30, 2021 of natural causes at home in DeKalb, IL. Becky lived life graciously and selflessly for family, church, neighbors, and school children as an active spiritual follower of Jesus, son of God. She and husband John D. Smith raised four children: David (Deanna), Sycamore, IL; Dianna (Rick) Page, Douglasville, GA; Michael, DeKalb, IL; and Erin (Tim) Grych, DeKalb, IL. Becky was born in Burlington, Iowa. Her parents, (d) Bruce and (d) Anita Baird raised five children: William Bruce (Judy), Mediapolis, IA; Becky (John); Alan (Janet) Sperry, IA; Mary Kathleen, Homosassa, FL; and (d) Julie Anita. Becky attended schools in Mediapolis, Grandview, and Morning Sun,

PAULETTE MARIE TEWKSBURY Paulette Marie Tewksbury, 72, of Sycamore, IL, passed on May 6, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Butala Funeral Home, Sycamore, IL. Additional information: www.butalafuneralhomes.com.

Iowa. Each small school nurtured Becky with strong academics and activities: band (flute), thespian (plays), newspaper (editor), choir, and related clubs. An outstanding basketball guard, she led her teams to many victories. After Burlington Junior College, where she met her future husband John, she taught 4th grade in Burlington (Central), West Liberty, and Bennett, Iowa. She supported John in getting his Masters of Music from the University of Iowa while raising the children. In 1966 they arrived in DeKalb for their Illinois years. Becky’s religious training at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church prepared her for God based parenting and teaching in the public schools and Sunday school and as a handicap aide. During her later years she worked at the Illinois Tollway. She did not flaunt her Bible knowledge/beliefs but simply acted and led by example. A friend to all, her manner warmed and nourished many lives throughout the community. Her grandchildren loved and trusted her unconditional love and were encouraged in developing their faith and lives of service through her example. Becky

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Historic preservation topic of virtual talk THE MIDWEEK Since May is National Preservation Month, the DeKalb County History Center is taking the opportunity to share some of the work being done in Illinois to preserve historical places. A virtual presentation, “Historic Preservation: Connecting our Past with our Future,” will review the core goals of historic preservation, some key policies, and tools to make it happen as communities plan for their future. Norm Moline will lead the presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20. Moline will explore current historic preservation opportunities including the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Preservation Act (passed in Illinois in 2019), which added an important financial incentive for preservation efforts. He also will consider some examples where preservation has saved excellent buildings and has helped community stability and economic growth, including some from

DeKalb County which has 16 sites on the National Register. One story will include the Shabbona Hotel, the latest building in DeKalb County to be nominated for the National Register. Another new landmark was recognized on May 16. The Illinois State Historical Society honored the Sandwich Historical Society’s Stone Mill Museum with a historical marker. Moline is a retired professor of geography at Augustana College and a member of the State of Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council, which reviews and acts on nominations for the National Register. To register for this virtual program, visit dekalbcountyhistory.org, scroll to the bottom page with upcoming programs, and click on “Historic Preservation: Connecting our Past with our Future.” The program is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, call 815-8955762 or email michelle@dekalbcountyhistory.org.

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Ellwood Internship Fund promotes racial diversity THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation and the Ellwood House Museum have launched the Ellwood House Racial Diversity Internship Fund. This new endowed designated gund contributes to funding an annual internship opportunity at the Ellwood House Museum. The internship is exclusively for a person of color, who is a currently enrolled college student or a recent college graduate. The fund was seeded by long-time Ellwood House supporters and local philanthropists, Jerry and Annette Johns.

“We are honored to partner with Jerry and Annette Johns and other donors in managing this important fund for the benefit of Ellwood House Museum, who is making a tangible commitment to build diversity into the life of their mission,” Dan Templin, Community Foundation executive director, said in a news release. This original donation not only created a new fund, but it opens the door for other donors to join in this opportunity to support the Ellwood House. The fund is seeking donations to help it reach its full desired potential for the internship opportunity. “I’m grateful to Jerry and Annette, our board members, and everyone in the community who is

helping to make the museum site a more inclusive space for our students,” Ellwood House Director Brian Reis said in the release. “We want to provide an environment for students to learn by working in the museum and to sustain the Ellwood House as an engaging place for all.” Donations to any fund at the Community Foundation, including the Ellwood House Racial Diversity Internship Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf. org/donate, or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions or to get started creating your own charitable fund, contact Dan Templin at 815-7485383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

Out & About DeKalb County tourism app available THE MIDWEEK DeKalb County has its first-ever tourism app, allowing anyone that downloads it the ability to easily learn about fun facts and detailed history of the area. The free app, Out & About DeKalb County, can be downloaded onto a cell phone or tablet using Google Play or the Apple App Store. The easy-to-use app includes tours

of popular places, like the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, and some lesser-known ones, like the Old Pacific Hotel in Genoa. The first tour is presented by the Manny Pena American Family Insurance Agency and has more than 30 sites listed. Sites will be updated and new sites will be added frequently. The tours can be taken at home, but when traveling, users can turn on the

geoalerts through the map’s feature for notifications about nearby sites. Out and About came into fruition through the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp.’s Community Champions Committee. The app has become a collaborative effort with the DeKalb County Community Foundation, the DeKalb County History Center and the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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DeKALB – After being closed on and off for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions, Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., 11504 Keslinger Road in DeKalb, is now open to the public. Whiskey Acres is open Friday through Sunday. Hours are 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays with a tour at 6 p.m.; 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays with tours at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.; and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays with a tour at 2 p.m. Beginning June 7, Whiskey Acres will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will offer trivia beginning at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. “It’s been well over a year since we had our new visitor’s center open,” co-owner Nick Nagele said. “We will have all three of our facilities open: our tasting room, visitor’s center and whiskey garden. Instead of opening the bar up, our staff will do tableside service.” The distillery will frequently host live music guests and food trucks. For a full list of upcoming live performances and food trucks, visit www.whiskeyacres.com/foodtrucks. Upcoming events include: 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 28: Brothers’ BBQ 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 29: Burritoville 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 4: Allegory 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 5: Oak + Swine Pop-up and musical guest Ry Petermann Whiskey Acres will offer 10 original cocktail options as well as four new cocktail options this

Results of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, were released May 5, and three of Whiskey Acres’ spirits won the Double Gold designation: its bottled-in-bond bourbon, bottled-in-bond rye and its bourbon finished in maple syrup casks. Its blue popcorn bourbon also won a Standard Gold medal. Of the nearly 1,300 whiskeys tasted, only 96 received the Double Gold designation. The designation is awarded to whiskeys that receive gold medal ratings by all members of the competition’s judging panel during a blind tasting, making them among the finest products in the world. “We are truly seed to spirit, and we believe that great whiskey isn’t made, it’s grown,” Nagele said. “We have the acres to plant a lot of crops and select the cream of the crop to make our whiskey with. … We’ve been dreaming, preparing and planning for our reopening for a long time. Our goal is to offer a safe, fun and repeatable environment for people to come to.” Nagele said he and the other owners of Whiskey Acres, Jim Walter and his son Jamie Walter, hope Photo provided their DeKalb distillery becomes a destination this On May 5, three of Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.’s spirits were summer. awarded Double Gold status at the San Francisco World “We hope people come here for dinner and drinks, Spirits Competition. The Double Gold designation is awarded not just for a happy hour,” Nagele said. “We have lots to the very few entries that receive Gold medal ratings by all of space and fresh air. We hope people stop by our visitor’s center or our whiskey garden, where they members of the judging panel. can sit under the lights with a drink or two with their friends and family.” season. For information about Whiskey Acres Distilling “The reopening also allows us to showcase our Co., visit www.whiskeyacres.com. award-winning spirits,” Nagele said.

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KINGSTON – To everyone at Kingston Elementary School, hearing Maddi Bodine won a prestigious teaching award came as no surprise. It was a surprise to Bodine, however. An early childhood special education teacher at the school, Ms. Bodine, as her students call her, expected to head outside on a rainy Thursday morning to exercise with her students on the playground as part of the school’s ABC countdown. Thursday’s letter was E for exercise. Instead, Bodine was greeted by a crowd of her family and friends – as well as the 320 students of Kingston Elementary School. A visibly surprised Bodine found the crowd holding signs and cheering for her. That was when she was presented with her Golden Apple award. Bodine said her students are why she does what she does. “Knowing I have made an impact, that I am why students love school, that means so much to me,” she said. “Growing up, I loved school. I want my students, and all children, to love school and learning as much as I do. That’s why I teach. Even if I didn’t win any awards, teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession.” Bodine’s family also was in attendance, including her parents, Larry and Angie Euhus, her husband Jay, her 1-year-old son Baylor and her aunt Marna Rojas. Her sister Baleigh Euhus flew in from New York City. Following a highly competitive process, the 2021 teaching award recipients were selected from a record-setting 708 nominations of pre-k through third-grade teachers. Bodine is one of 10 teachers in Illinois to have received the Golden Apple award in 2021. Each award recipient receives $5,000 cash and a spring sabbatical provided by Northwestern University at no cost. Award recipients also

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Maddi Bodine, an early childhood special education teacher at Kingston Elementary School, holds her 1-year-old son Baylor as she looks at the signs all of the schools made for her to celebrate her receiving the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. become Fellows of the Golden Apple Academy of Educators, a community of educators who play an important role in preparing the next generation of teachers in the Golden Apple Scholars and Accelerators programs. The Golden Apple award honors outstanding teachers for having lasting, positive effects on students’ lives and school communities. Finalists are sought out for demonstrating a significant and positive effect on their students’ growth and learning. Alan Mather, president of the Golden Apple Foundation, said the award is a way to recognize teachers throughout the state. “Oftentimes, teachers don’t get recognized for all that they do,” he said. “There are great teachers everywhere making a difference in the lives of their students, and the award helps celebrate that.” Bodine said she had absolutely no clue that she had won the award and

that she was not expecting it at all. Bodine’s husband, Jay, who is a special education teacher at Kaneland High School, said that it was “fun and difficult trying to keep the award a surprise.”

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Stefanie Hill, Kingston Elementary School principal, described Bodine’s teaching method as “going above and beyond for her students, especially during this extremely difficult school year with the pandemic.” “She’s the best of the best, and anyone would want her for their teacher,” she said. “Her winning the award is not a surprise to anyone that knows her. … If you saw how much her students loved her, you’d know how well-deserved this award is.” Amy McNeely, mother of 5-year-old Hunter, said she has seen “exceptional

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STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS. COUNTY OF DEKALB In The Circuit Court of DeKalb County. In the Matter of the estate of Estate of Edith P. Beverage, decedent. Adoption No. 20-P-84 NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of the within named. Letters of Office have been issued as set forth herein to the appropriate Executors, whose attorney is as shown: Decedent: Edith P. Beverage of Sandwich, Illinois Date of Death: July 2, 2020 Type of Letters Issued: LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Issued to: Norma Kalina, Administrator Attorney for Estate: Attorney William L. Hotopp 222 E. Church Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, DeKalb County Courthouse, Sycamore, Illinois, or with the Administrator or both within six (6) months from the date of issuance of Letters of the date of the first publication of this Notice, whichever is later. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Letters of the Office were issued on September 2, 2020.

SECTION 00 11 13 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 BID INFORMATION A. Sealed Bids will be received by Kishwaukee College, on or before May 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM, prevailing time for the Early Learning Center Playground for Kishwaukee College. B. Lump sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of receipt of bids and will be publicly opened at that time. C. Bid security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cash in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the base bid amount shall be submitted with the bid. Should a bid bond be submitted, the bid bond shall be payable to the Board of Trustees, Kishwaukee College. D. Bids shall be submitted on or before the specified closing time in an opaque sealed envelope addressed to: Ms. Jasmin McIntosh, Manager, Business Services, Conference Center Dining Room, Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Illinois 60150. E. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on May 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Center Dining Room, Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Illinois 60150. Please enter through Door #17. Note that all attendees will be required to wear a facemask and practice social distancing. Representatives from the Owner's and the Architect's office will be present to answer questions regarding bidding procedures and project requirements. While the Pre-Bid Meeting is not mandatory, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. If unable to attend, a mandatory site visit is required and shall be documented upon signing in with David Dammon, Executive Director of Campus Operations, at the Campus Operations Building, (815.825.9538). F. All contractor contact and questions regarding any matter concerning this Invitation to Bid must be submitted in writing to Mr. Nicholas Schoeppner, Demonica Kemper Architects, by May 24, 2021. Submittals of questions may be emailed to nschoeppner@dka-design.com, please put “Early Learning Center Playground for Kishwaukee College” in the subject line. No questions will be addressed after 5:00 PM (CST), on May 24, 2021. G. Under no circumstances are respondents to contact or discuss this Invitation for Bid, or any of the information contained herein or about this solicitation in general, with any Kishwaukee College trustee, employee, vendor, contractor or subcontractor, other than using the methods outlined in this bid. Respondents are strictly forbidden from visiting the College's locations or approaching any College trustee, employee, vendor, contractor or subcontractor for any information related to this Invitation to Bid without the direct knowledge and authorization in writing in advance from the Executive Director of Campus Operations. Violation of these provisions may subject the respondent to immediate disqualification. H. The College reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, or waive any irregularities or informalities, and to make the award in the best interest of the College. Decisions of the College will be final. I. All bidders must comply with applicable Illinois Law requiring the payment of prevailing wages by all contractors working on public projects. Bidders must comply with the Illinois Statutory requirements regarding labor, including Equal Employment Opportunity Laws. J. Bidding documents are on file and may be obtained upon receipt of a refundable deposit in the amount of $100.00 for one set of bidding documents consisting of two sets of plans and one Project Manual from: BHFX Digital Imaging, 30W250 Butterfield Road, Warrenville, IL 60555. Phone: 630-393-0777. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Section 00 11 13 KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE Early Learning Center Playground DKA Project No.: 21-031

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