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TransVAC to receive four new buses By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – DeKalb County’s rural transit bus system will soon have four new buses, after the transportation provider was allotted state funding for the purchases. During a DeKalb County Board meeting last week, the board held a public hearing on whether to funnel $300,000 from the state’s Paratransit Vehicle Grant through the Illinois Department of Trans-

portation to buy the buses. The DeKalb County government contracts with Sycamore-based TransVAC to provide transit to the more rural areas of the county. TransVAC also administers the county’s Meals on Wheels program and paratransit services, which are buses that provide transportation to residents who require assistance, including rides to medical appointments, or for the elderly or people with disabilities. According the county documents, the County Board approved an application to

IDOT to buy four 14-passenger medium-duty buses for TransVAC’s program. The purchase is part of the county’s Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program, documents show. DeKalb County Administrator Brian Gregory said TransVAC will be able to move forward with the bus replacement, although the timeline for procurement isn’t yet known. To learn about TransVAC or to see a service area map, visit vacdk.com/ about-dialaride.

DeKalb 428 leaders want to address truancy By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – DeKalb school district leaders said last week they plan to address student truancy in a school improvement plan meant to outline district goals through 2025. During the May 17 DeKalb School District 428 board meeting, the school board deliberated over a presentation that provided truancy data on students in sixth through 12th grades who have been chronically absent. The presentation was made by Secondary Curriculum Coordinator Sarah Montgomery and Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Billy Hueramo. It was part of a strategic planning conversation during the board meeting to identify a districtwide school improvement plan for 2023 through 2025. School board member Amanda Harness asked staff to better define “chronically absent.”

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“Chronically absent is a student who has missed 5% of the school year, and that is for any reason,” Montgomery said. “Chronically truant is missing 10%. According to the presentation, 40% of sixth-grade students have been chron-

ically absent during the most recent school year, 45% of seventh and eighth graders, 48% of ninth graders, 43% of 10th graders, 62% of 11th graders and 58% of 12th graders. To improve absenteeism, Montgomery said the school district will look into how the teaching and learning department can support social-emotional learning at all levels of students. District staff identified other ways to address truancy, including holding family events and Northern Illinois University’s Parent University. According to the program’s website, Parent University is “a holistic approach to address parents’ personal development, relationship with their children and, finally, relationship with their children’s schools.” Other priority ideas included additional parent engagement and MTSS tiered identification and supports. The next DeKalb school board meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 6.

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ON THE COVER Jillian Riley, 17, a performer with Sycamore Performing Arts Academy’s Artists in Air, practices a routine on the lyra hoop on Thursday, May 19. See story, page 6. Photo by Katrina J.E. Milton kmilton@shawmedia.com

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ON THE RECORD ... with Susana Martin Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com SYCAMORE – Susana Martin, a senior at Sycamore High School, has achieved perfection – at least when it comes to taking the ACT. Martin received a perfect score, 36, when she took the standardized test last year. She only took the test once. The average composite score for the 2021 ACT was 20.4, and the average score in Illinois was 25.2. Out of the 1.9 million students who take the test every year, only about 3,700 get the highest possible ACT score, or about 0.3% of all test-takers. Martin said she didn’t study specifically for the test, she just paid attention in her classes. Martin was recognized during the April 12 Sycamore Board of Education meeting. Martin and her mom, Jeanette Martin, spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about achieving a perfect ACT score and test-taking advice for students. Milton: Describe taking the ACT. Martin: I feel like there wasn’t as much pressure for the test because it was not required. My school requires the SAT, but not the ACT. I thought it was easier than other standardized

breaks, maybe it was the overall environment, but I found the ACT a lot less stressful and a lot easier in general.

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Susana Martin, a senior at Sycamore High School, received a perfect score on her ACT standardized test when she took it in 2021. tests. I thought it was way easier than the SAT. … The version of the ACT I took was without the essay. The SAT was longer. Other than that they were pretty similar with multiple choice questions. Some were harder than others. Maybe it was the amount of

Milton: Did a perfect score help you get accepted into colleges? Martin: I think it’s because it’s right after COVID, so there’s a lot of people who took a gap year or online school and are just now applying to college. So it’s been really competitive this year. The test score didn’t really help me as much as I thought. … You could submit [the test scores] to a lot of them, but most colleges didn’t want them. I don’t know how much they consider them compared to what they used to. Jeanette Martin: Most of the schools actually didn’t require you to submit test scores or they didn’t even want them because of COVID. A lot of the schools she applied to, their freshmen applications would be maybe 50,000 to 70,000. For example, U.C. Berkeley said they had 150,000 students apply as freshmen this year. Many of the colleges she applied to were doing online schooling [in the fall], and [students] didn’t necessarily want to pay the same tuition. So they just took some classes at a community college, but

they didn’t take enough, so they’re considered a freshman. Milton: Did high school classes and good grades help with the test-taking? Martin: It’s an English and math test, so I’d say really pay close attention to English and also algebra, geometry, trigonometry and that sort of stuff. I’ve gotten good grades in general, and I have a pretty high GPA, but I don’t know what it is right now. I want to do well in school, and I just generally like learning. … I feel like you do well in school, you’re more likely to do well on standardized tests, because it’s the same type of multiple-choice tests. Milton: Do you have any teachers you’d like to thank? Martin: I don’t want to mention some teachers over other ones, but I’d like to thank Mr. [Adam] Volkening, I’ve had him for Algebra 2, and Mr. [Rich] Majerus, I’ve had him for English sophomore year and this year, too. Milton: What was your reaction to receiving a perfect score? Martin: I was expecting I’d do well

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Milton: What do you like to do outside of school? Martin: I read a lot, which honestly, that probably helped me, too. I watch random YouTube videos. I like to write. It depends on the time of the year, but sometimes I like to go outside and do photography. I play Minecraft. I listen to music a lot. Milton: What are your plans for the future? Martin: I am going to [the University of Illinois], and I am planning on majoring in biology, but I may change that. I have just general goals: I’d like to be in STEM somewhere, and biology is the most interesting to me, which is why I chose it. Milton: Do you have advice for future test-takers? Martin: Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast. You should bring extra pencils. If I remember correctly, you’re allowed to bring a calculator, which you’re definitely going to want. Also, your hand might start hurting after a while. There are breaks in between, so you just have to make it to that break, stretch your hand out and it won’t hurt as much.

Shaw Local News Network DeKALB – This June, join the Ellwood House Museum in celebrating 128 years of fun in the Little House. In 1894, after seeing it as a parade float advertisement for Patten Mfg. Co., William Leonard Ellwood purchased the miniature home as a playhouse for his two daughters, Jean and Elise. Today, the Little House is a classic DeKalb landmark – sparking imagination, inviting wonder, and serving as the backdrop for countless family photos. The Ellwood House Museum will host “Tea Party at the Little House,” a free program for children and families of all ages, from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 11. The Little House will be open for free play, along with modern reproductions of antique games like croquet and parlor games. Craft a hat or bow tie to complete your party attire, and sip “tea” from vintage china. “Tea Party at the Little House” is the first of five monthly programs as part of Ellwood Explorers, the Ellwood House Museum’s youth educational

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series. Programs are free of charge. All ages are welcome, registration is required. For more information and to register to attend, visit ellwoodhouse.org/youth-programs.

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because I felt good when I was taking it, but a perfect score was a bit of a surprise. … I didn’t really tell anyone unless they asked me, but I was pretty impressed with myself.

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UP IN THE AIR

Sycamore aerial troupe performs upside down all around town By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

rika Ellis is afraid of heights. But, Melissa Lerohl loves heights. Together, Ellis and Lerohl are a duo on the lyra hoop, flipping and bending artistically on the round hoop suspended in the air. The two women are entertainers with Performing Arts Academy’s Artists in Air, an aerial troupe of about eight performers that travels around northern Illinois. The youngest performer is 7 years old. Performing Arts Academy has two locations: 212 W. State St. in Sycamore and 425 Lincoln Highway in Rochelle. “It’s really easy for me, and I just like learning new tricks,” said Ellis, who is 24 and an instructor. “I’m not a very decent dancer, but I enjoy being up in the air. I started doing it because I was scared of heights. But when I’m up in the air, I’m thinking about tricks. I don’t really think about the height, I just enjoy doing it.” Lerohl, 18, however, loves the fact that she’s up high in the air. “I love being up there, the feeling of free falling,” Lehrohl said. “There’s always a chance and the risk of falling, which makes it a little dangerous and fun. It’s something I just love to do.” Upcoming Artists in Air community performances include Genoa Days, Kirkland Days, the Sycamore car show, the Sycamore farmers market, DeKalb Corn Fest and Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The aerial troupe recently performed at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park during its Midwest Tulip Fest. Artists in Air can perform anywhere using an outdoor rig. There also will be two Performing Arts Academy performances indoors at the Egyptian Theatre: ”Candyland” on June 3 and ”Into the Hollow” on June 4. Tickets can be purchased online at www.egyptiantheatre.org. Performing Arts Academy offers programs for youth ages 3 to 18, including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, aerial silks and tumbling. The academy will offer two themed camps June 13-16: “Into the Hollow Magical Adventure Camp” with dance, dress up and creativity, and a circus camp featuring aerial silks, lyra hoop, tightwire, hand balancing,

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Erika Ellis (top) and Melissa Lerohl, performers with Sycamore Performing Arts Academy’s Artists in Air, practice a routine on the lyra hoop on Thursday, May 19. trapeze and more. There also will be four weeks of an intermediate summer workshop and a summer intensive workshop, as well as summer dance classes. Jodi Riley, owner of Performing Arts Academy, said the academy offers a dance studio, aerial troupe and a competition team and instructs about 150 students. “I grew up dancing, and it’s been a passion I’ve always had,” Riley said. “It’s an outlet for emotion and energy. Dancing teaches you life lessons: strong work ethic, dedication and commitment, technique and how to collaborate and work with others. There are

also life-long friendships made.” Performing Arts Academy was established in 2002, and the Artists in Air aerial troupe started in September 2021. “I started the aerial troupe to give students an opportunity to practice and perform aerial art,” Riley said. “Our goal is to compete in Viva Fest. It’s held in Las Vegas in April every year.” Riley’s daughter, 17-year-old Jillian Riley, is a performer and teacher at the academy. She said her favorite aerial art apparatus is the trapeze. “I like that [aerial art] is so different from anything else in Sycamore,”

Jillian Riley said. “I’ve been doing it since I was 8. It teaches you strength, muscle memory and you learn different movements.” Jillian Riley said interest in aerial art has been growing recently. “I think most people relate it to Cirque du Soleil,” she said. “Some people might think there’s nothing to do in Sycamore. I love doing [aerial art] in a town that’s not really known for that. It’s something not too many people do, and I love that it’s different and a lot of fun.” For more information about Performing Arts Academy, visit www. sycamoreballet.com.

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Pla ce: Seven local cemeteries and Maple Park American Legion Post 312, 203 Main St. Sc hedule: 9:15 a.m. Pierce Cemetery, 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 9:45 a.m. Gardner Methodist Cemetery, 10 a.m. Van Vlak Cemetery, 10:15 a.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, 10:30 a.m. South Burlington Cemetery and 10:45 a.m. Ohio Grove Cemetery. Around 11:30 a.m., there will be a ceremony at the American Legion, 203 Main St., led by Commander David Trumble. After the ceremony, there will be an open house with free hamburgers, hot dogs and fries.

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DeKALB Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast Time: 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. Date: Monday, May 30 Pl ace: DeKalb Elks Lodge 765, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door In formation: 815-758-5788 Breakfast will be served from 6:45 to 7:15 a.m with a United Prayer at 7:15 a.m. and a short program at 7:30 a.m. that will end by 8 a.m. After the breakfast, there will be a motorcycle parade escort in the DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa Memorial Day parades. A safety briefing will be held at 8 a.m. with everyone departing at 8:15 a.m. Memorial Day Parade and Service Time: 9 a.m. Date: Monday, May 30 Pl ace: At 8:15 a.m., a time capsule will be placed in the restored clock at Memorial Park, 101 E. Lincoln Highway. A service with American Legion Post 66 and city officials will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the clock. Lineup for the parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. at North Third and Locust streets. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and will go west down Locust Street before turning north on Linden Place. After the parade, at 9:30 a.m., there will be a program on the Ellwood House Museum lawn, 420 E. Linden Place. Following the service, the first floor of the mansion will be open free of charge.

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Date: Monday, May 30 Pl ace: Starts at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St., and ends at the Genoa Cemetery, where services will take place at noon.

HINCKLEY Memorial Day Service Time: 9:30 a.m. Date: Monday, May 30 Pl ace: Community Building, 120 Maple St.

Malta Community Memorial Day Service Time: 10 a.m. Date: Monday, May 30 Pl ace: Malta Township Library, 203 Adams St. A short memorial service will be held, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. There will be a $5 luncheon hosted by the Malta Historical Society Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Memorial Day Service Time: 11 a.m. Date: Monday, May 30 Place: Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St. There will be a parade beginning at Cross and Charles streets through the Avenue of Flags to the Rotunda. The Sycamore Middle School Band will play patriotic songs, local Scouts will perform a flag-folding ceremony, Dave Lundberg will sing patriotic songs and the Sycamore Veterans Club will have a ceremony for all veterans who have died.

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The 2022 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme, “Wish Upon a Pumpkin,” was announced on May 18. The theme contest winner was Vivian Rubicz (center), an 11-year-old fifth-grader from St. Mary School in Sycamore. Receiving honorable mentions were Mason Clark (right), a first-grader from Cornerstone Christian Academy, with the entry “Pumpkins on Vacation,” and Lennox Freeman, a kindergartener from Southeast Elementary School, with the entry “Pumpkin Magic.”

‘Wish Upon A Pumpkin’ selected as Sycamore Pumpkin Festival theme By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – Community members will be able to make their wishes on a pumpkin this October. On May 18, “Wish Upon a Pumpkin” was announced as the theme of the 2022 Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The theme contest winner was Vivian Rubicz, an 11-year-old fifth-grader from St. Mary School Sycamore. In her application, Rubicz wrote that she chose the theme because “it could really bring out the creativity in people.” This year, there were 122 total theme submissions from seven elementary schools. Rubicz said she’s looking forward to the Pumpkin Fest parade and seeing the decorated pumpkins on the DeKalb County Courthouse’s lawn. The 61st annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will be held Oct. 26 through Oct. 30. Two students received honorable mentions. They were Mason Clark, a first-grader from Cornerstone Christian Academy, with the entry “Pumpkins on Vacation,” and Lennox Freeman, a kindergartener from Southeast Elementary School, with the entry “Pumpkin Magic.” The winner of the theme contest

received a $50 check, and the winner’s school receives a $100 check to be used for student enrichment. Honorable mention award winners received a $25 check. All three winners will cut the giant cake during the festival’s opening ceremony and will ride in the Pumpkin Festival theme winner vehicle in the parade. All 16 semifinalists received a certificate of appreciation, post cards and a die-cast Pumpkin Fest toy car. Jennifer Diehl, Pumpkin Fest’s theme committee chair, said that choosing a theme is important to the festival. “An entire section of the pumpkins on display are based on the theme, and we ask entries in the parade to decorate to the theme,” Diehl said. “It gives everyone an idea of how to decorate for the festival.” Terri Goodman, Pumpkin Fest’s president and parade co-chair, described the festival as a homecoming weekend. “People have reunions, weddings, get-togethers during Pumpkin Fest weekend,” Goodman said. “It’s a Sycamore festival, but it goes beyond our town. It’s one of the biggest parades and one of the top 10 festivals in the state. The festival is a huge deal for Sycamore and the county.”

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9 a.m. Friday. A handmade tombstone will be placed on the lawn by students, taps played and a memorial service conducted by a local minister in memory of the school’s 73-year history which began in 1899 with the MacMurray Training School on campus. The facility is to be closed this summer permanently and turned into a public school next fall.

One of the 709 taxi cabs created some little excitement on the street nearing the railroad crossing at Fourth Street, one of the rear tires blew. The driver, believing he could get to the barn and make better time in changing than doing it on the street, kept on going. He had hardly gone 25 feet when first one rim and then another left the wheel and started down the railroad track even at a faster gait than the car was traveling. The car was not driven at a rapid rate of speed and the driver, after securing the various parts scattered along the street, managed to get to the garage. Petty thieving of flowers along the Lincoln Highway especially from flower pots that have been installed to beautify the highway is reported from the Lincolnway restaurant. Swanson & Hayes last fall installed two ornamental flower pots in front of the building and have made a special effort to keep them filled with blooming plants. The last few days there have been several flowers there, but today there is not a bloom to be seen, some miscreant coming along last night and taking everything in sight. Hinckley is the one town in DeKalb County which is making intensive efforts to put over a community building. Mr. Karr says there is no town in northern Illinois which has a better location for a community building than the lot donated by the late Mr. Wagner. The lot is about 125 by 225 feet and is a beauty. Future generations will look back to the progressive people of the Hinckley community as being leaders of the movement in DeKalb County. Fire Chief McEvoy has his fighting clothes on this week, and his opponents are going to be the gasoline filling stations of the city unless those in charge more carefully observe the law about the sale of gasoline. Two or three instances have been reported where people are able to obtain gasoline from various service stations in any kind of a container. This, he says, is contrary to law, which requires that every container shall be painted red. Plans have been completed whereby the Burlington Way and Lincoln Highway post at Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway is to be removed, much to the joy of the motorists of the city. In its place two traffic lights will be installed similar to

A helicopter put an air-conditioning unit on top of the NIU psychology-math building Tuesday at about 4:45 p.m. The copter was originally scheduled to aid the contractors Monday afternoon, but it made a forced landing without incident at the DeKalb airport.

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President William McKinley is seen on a train near the Haish and American Steel and Wire Factories in DeKalb on Oct. 11, 1898.

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Interstate airport will be advertised for sale June 1, Mayor Hugo Hakala has been informed by the War Assets Administration, and DeKalb will enter a bid of one dollar. H.H. Bennett of the WAA informed the mayor that it was necessary to advertise the property before it could be sold, but that the city had top priority when it came to consideration of the bids. Advertising the sale of the airport is the only legal way that the WAA can initiate the sale, Bennett told the mayor. It is not known here just how long it will take the legal preliminaries to be cleared, but the city hopes to have possession of the port in a matter of weeks, Hakala said. During the thunderstorm in Somonauk on Thursday afternoon, lightning carried into a lamp socket in the living room of the Mrs. Mary Henrich home touching off a small blaze. Schoolchildren passing by tried to notify the owner but there was nobody home. A neighbor entered the home and with the aid of firemen and friends soon had the blaze under control. Damage was confined to the contents of the living room. Last night’s rain failed to halt work on the bridge over the Kishwaukee River on West Lincoln Highway where excavation for the eastern pier is well underway. The center pier of the new bridge is built and

the river has been channeled alongside of it while the crane digs out the hole for the eastern pier. Part of the west pier is completed. Gasoline engines operate pumps which keep the surplus water from interfering with the excavation. The rain did not raise the river level far enough to overflow the temporary cofferdam, which keeps the river in its temporary channel. Rough crossing over the Chicago and North Western railroad tracks are being eliminated in DeKalb by a new process of welding the rails. A wartime development, the welding process makes the rails over the crossings one continuous strip of solid steel. Formerly, the rails were joined by angle irons every 33 feet. These joints took a terrific pounding from the heavy loads and locomotives. Burglars entered the Corey service station located at West Lincoln Highway and John Street, sometime during the night and stole several articles, the theft being discovered when the station was opened for business this morning.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

The United States and the Soviet Union wrapped up another accord in President Nixon’s visit to the summit today, signing an agreement whereby their navies will stop “playing a game of chicken” on the high seas. A unique memorial service will be conducted in front of the Northern Illinois University Laboratory School at 10:30

The Ambulance Referendum held Saturday for voters in the Maple Park and Countryside Fire District passed by a large margin, 213 votes for and 9 against the issue. Polling places were at the Legion Hall, Maple Park, and the Klemm Farm, Hinckley Road. The passing of the referendum will not create a tax-supported Ambulance District similar to the present tax-supported fire department.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Despite recent high-profile drug arrests associated with DeKalb High School students, some are still shocked that there is drug activity in halls, stalls, and locker rooms of the county’s largest school. Although the extent of the problem is unknown, school officials are not denying students are exposed to, or exposing others to, drugs every day. But they contend they are taking the necessary steps to create an essentially drugfree school. The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce has weighed in on the mall debate by sending the results of a survey of its membership to the city council. The survey shows strong support for the mall in the business community, with 78 percent of those responding to the survey saying the mall would benefit DeKalb in general. Creative Corners, a DeKalb Park District preschool program, will give children the opportunity to create nature-related crafts and try new experiences too messy for home, and teach children how to let their imaginations flow. A variety of media will be used, inducing dried flowers, chalk, paint, beads and nature objects. – Compiled by Sue Breese

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Sycamore’s new complex has 18 soccer fields Shaw Local News Network SYCAMORE – Sycamore Park District recently held its grand opening for its new Riverside Sports Complex, which features 18 soccer fields. Players in the American Youth Soccer Organization were the first to take the field at the new complex, 1515 Airport Road in Sycamore in April. The facility features 18 fields of varying sizes for a variety of ages. A paved walking path, a picnic pavilion, a storage building and port-apotties are available for use. A large wetland sits just west of the fields,

soccer fields, it was truly a delight to see all of the players, coaches, and families pouring into the new complex,” Bill Kroeger, park district board president, said in a news release. “The Sycamore Park District Board is extremely proud of the staff, as well as the contractors, for all of the hard work and long days in getting us to this opening day.” A second sports facility, formerly Mark Black for Shaw Local known as Sycamore Sports Complex, is also under new development at 435 Airhelping with water absorption and port Road. Newly coined the Citizens field drainage. Memorial Sports Complex, the facility “After years of planning for the new will include five new ball diamonds, a

disc golf course, playground, bocce ball, shelter, additional parking and a native prairie. According to the news release, the Citizens Memorial Sports Complex is expected to be completed by June. However, planned use of the new amenities will be dependent on how quickly the turf is able to successfully establish. Both projects were part of Sycamore Park District’s long-range plan, ACTION 2020, and had been put on hold due to frozen state grant funding until 2019 when the grant programs were reinstated.

Trunk Shop features new and used items, baked goods, plants Shaw Local News Network SYCAMORE – Twenty vendors will sell their wares at the Trunk Shop and Bake Sale scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Sycamore United Methodist Church. A perennial plant sale will be held off-site. People will sell newly handcrafted and gently used items from the trunks of their cars in the church’s

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Paul Ohlson (right), an insurance agent with Shelter Insurance, credits Alice Roberts (left) and Tom Walsh of Walsh & Associates for saving his life when he was choking on May 11. think I motioned to my throat and to do the Heimlich. She tried a couple of times, and that’s when Tom [Walsh] came out of his office to help.” Walsh, a wealth adviser, said he was at his desk when he heard Roberts yelling for him. “[Paul Ohlson] didn’t have the right color on his face. He was choking,” Walsh said. “I started doing the Heimlich on him, trying to open up his airway. He was able to catch his breath, and he was OK.” Ohlson said it took about five or six attempts of the Heimlich Maneuver for the water to clear and go down his throat.

“After that, I was fine,” Ohlson said. “I jokingly told them, ‘You’re welcome for making your day more interesting. And thank you, because now I can go back to insurance calls.’” Walsh said he had never done the Heimlich Maneuver before. The emergency procedure works when a person is choking, and a second person stands behind them, places their arms around the choking person’s waist and performs at least five upward thrust motions with their arms to attempt to dislodge the choking person’s airway. “It was my first time actually doing it,” Walsh said. “Paul was very appreciative. He works in that office usually alone, and when he realized it wasn’t getting better, he knew he had to find someone to help him or get help. We were fortunate to be able to help him. You never know when you’re going to need somebody or their help.” Ohlson said the experience made him grateful for his business neighbors, and he credits Walsh for saving his life. “It made me realize that tomorrow is promised to no one,” Ohlson said. “If they weren’t there, that could have been my last day on earth. I could have died by myself in an office complex. I’m extremely thankful for them, jumping into action and recognizing how serious it was.” Ohlson hopes that others that hear his story become familiar with first aid responses and to remain calm if they experience choking. For information about choking first aid and to learn about the Heimlich Maneuver, visit the American Red Cross’ website at redcross.org.

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ecarifio@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb resident John Walker is starting up a multi-faceted Youth Pride Foundation that aims to offer everything from AAU basketball and tutoring to youth counseling and more. One of the first elements of the foundation will take place this summer with a series of athletic camps featuring both DeKalb and Northern Illinois University athlete standouts. Walker is a longtime DeKalb resident, UPS employee and current member of the city’s Police Citizens’ Review Board, tasked with deliberating over police misconduct cases. Walker, who’s also a longtime AAU coach in town, reached out to some of the students he’s mentored over the years and asked them to help run the camps. He’s officially filed and awaits approval for the foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

mentor these kids,’ I was all on board.” Davis’ basketball camp will be June 24 at the DeKalb Parks and Rec Center. DeKalb graduates and NIU football starters Cole Tucker and Jordan Gandy, along with Concordia free safety and DeKalb graduate Donovan Lacey, will offer a football camp over two days in June and July. Walker said that date is not set yet. For information, contact Walker at jnap38@gmail.com. Walker said he also wants to offer mentorship and coaching to minority youth in the community who may not otherwise have those leaders. “Growing up, we didn’t have many role models that were able to play collegiate football,” Tucker said. “We weren’t able to go to any of those Mark Black for Shaw Local camps. When I heard he wanted to put DeKalb resident John Walker (shown in this 2021 file photo) is starting up a multi-faceted on a camp, I thought it was great. Reach Youth Pride Foundation which aims to offer everything from AAU basketball and tutoring to out to the people in the community, show them the way, what I did, how I youth counseling and more. can help them on and off the field. Anyorganization. because it will have a positive impact thing we can do to give back to the comA’Jah Davis, a DeKalb native who is on the kids of DeKalb,” Davis said. munity, I’m all about.” entering her senior year at NIU, said “There wasn’t anything like that for Walker said Davis has been a menshe jumped at the chance to offer some- me growing up, so I want to be that per- tor for his daughter Jayala, who thing she felt was needed in the com- son for the kids in DeKalb, Sycamore attends Clinton Rosette Middle School. munity. and the surrounding areas. When See YOUTH PRIDE, page 13 “It was something I wanted to do [Walker] came to me and was like ‘Let’s

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That mentor aspect is what guided him to the youth club sports idea. “My foundation is about providing a consistent support system for the youth in my community centered around sports,” Walker said. “My foundation will also provide specific support for the fortunate kids who will have the chance to play at the next level in ways our local school district cannot. We are reaching out to young people, providing a safe haven regardless of talent level or name recognition.” Walker said another goal is to fill in some of the cracks that public institutions like schools or city and county programs can’t reach. “These teachers and coaches, they have a hard job to do as well,” Walker said. “We can’t expect our police, our teachers and our coaches to raise our kids. It really does take a village, and parents have to be willing to let other people help.” Like Tucker and Davis, Lacey said he was thrilled to help out Walker, who he called an honest coach and mentor who doesn’t sugarcoat and

• 11 a.m. to noon June 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb • 3 to 5 p.m. June 14 at the Cortland Lions Club Shelter, 70 S. Llanos St., Cortland • 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 14 at Family Service Agency, 1325 Sycamore Road, DeKalb • 3:30 to 5 p.m. June 16 at Malta Township Public Library, 203 Adams St., Malta • 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 18 at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. Kingston • 3 to 5 p.m. June 21 in the community center at University Village Apartments, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb • 11 a.m. to noon June 23 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb • 4 to 6 p.m. June 28 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich To access the Grow Mobile’s online calendar, visit dekalbgardens.org/ food-needs/.

isn’t afraid to dole out the tough love. “I know where’s he coming from ... with how people who are less fortunate don’t have many opportunities to showcase what they are able to do.” Lacey said. “I feel like it is giving back because John has done so much for me in my life and I feel like the way he has helped me, or other people I know, it’s good to give the next generation the same or maybe even better opportunities.” Walker said he’s already received some sponsorships and donations and is already planning to start an AAU travel team after the summer camps. Walker’s wife, Amy, a Sycamore schoolteacher, will oversee the tutor program for the foundation. They’re also looking for some counselors to join. “As a Black man, I feel like it’s my responsibility to be a mentor for minorities in my community,” Walker said. “It’s my responsibility to fill the void where our school systems sometimes fail. My foundation is about connecting with young people to deal with real social issues, whether it be family complications, socioeconomic self-esteem or just simply young people wanting to be a part of something positive.”

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Tom & Jerry’s, the fast food restaurant at 215 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, has been listed for sale.

Tom & Jerry’s restaurant in DeKalb listed for sale By SHANE TAYLOR

Staylor@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Longtime DeKalb eatery Tom & Jerry’s is up for sale, listing agent Ted Aretos of Eatz Associates said. The fast food restaurant at 215 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb was most recently listed May 11, although an April 22 listing is also shown on the website, which lists the business for sale for $59,000, or a five-year lease at $5,000 per month. The listing also states that a new owner could add a drive-thru to the space or bring their own concept, with no restrictions. The 2,119-square-foot restaurant features a fully equipped professional kitchen with hood, two-burner stove, broiler, oven, flat top grill, fryers, steam table, toaster oven, sandwich unit, slicer, walk-in cooler and freezer,

ice machine and a digital system for point-of-sale customer service, according to the listing. The Greek-American style restaurant was a popular spot near Northern Illinois University campus and has been closed since April. Tom & Jerry’s was founded in DeKalb in the 1970s by NIU graduates Tom Rosenow and Jerry Blessing and eventually spanned a regional chain, although branches in Sycamore, Rockford, Belvidere and Rochelle are now independently owned and operated. The DeKalb location was sold to DeKalb-based developer and entrepreneur John Pappas in the 1980s. Diann Beaulieu worked at the DeKalb location in 1994. She bought the Sycamore location in 2002 and added Catering by Diann. Beaulieu also briefly owned the DeKalb location. Daily Chronicle reporter Katrina Milton contributed to this story.

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DeKalb’s Glidden Homestead is one of four history organizations featured in a June 2 lecture.

June 2 lecture highlights local history museums Shaw Local News Network DeKALB – With more than 15 historical organizations, DeKalb County offers a wealth of information for tourists, family genealogists and local history buffs. On Thursday, June 2, at the Ellwood House Museum, join representatives from organizations in the central part of the county to learn what there is to do, how to get involved, and what exciting initiatives are underway. Highlighted groups include the Blackwell Museum of Education, DeKalb Area Women’s Center, Joseph Glidden Homestead, and Pick Museum of Anthropology. The one-hour program will take

place at noon in the Ellwood House Museum’s Visitor Center at 420 Linden Place in DeKalb. A virtual option also is available. “Museum Spotlight: Central DeKalb County” is the second of three events highlighting local history organizations. The talks are part of “Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore,” a free lecture series offered in collaboration by the Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center. To register, visit the DeKalb County History Center’s website, dekalbcountyhistory.org and scroll down to “Upcoming Events.” Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is funded in part by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.

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Early voting began May 19 in DeKalb County at the Legislative Center in Sycamore ahead of the June 28 primary, which will decide races in a newly redistricted Illinois. In November 2021, the DeKalb County Board unanimously voted to approve a new DeKalb County district map, which can be found at dekalbcounty.org. Redistricting across county, state and federal lines occurred because of the 2020 Census. The June Primary will pit party candidates against each other to vie for a spot on the November General Election ballot, so primary election voters must declare a political party. Any registered voter in DeKalb County may choose to vote early in person or through mail ahead of June 28. To register to vote in DeKalb County, visit the clerk’s office, 110 E. Sycamore St., many banks, libraries, the Department of Motor Vehicles and most municipalities. For information on the deputy registrar nearest you, call 815-895-7147. The last day to register in person for the June 28 General Primary Election is May 31. However, online paperless registration is available through midnight June 12. To complete online registration, visit the Illinois State Board of Elections’ website at ova.elections.il.gov. The only early voting location open from now until June 17 is the DeKalb County Legislative Center in the Gathertorium, 200 N. Main St. in Sycamore. Voting booths are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Starting June 17 through June 24, additional early voting locations will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Those include the DeKalb Township Building, 2323 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb, the Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. in Kingston, and the Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St. in Sandwich. Northern Illinois University’s Holmes Student Center will be open for early voting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 through June 23. For information about early voting and early voting locations, visit the DeKalb County Elections Office’s website, dekalb.il.clerkserve.com or read the FAQs for DeKalb County voters.

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Caroline Bushong of DeKalb casts her ballot in one of the new voting booths on May 19, the first day of early voting, at the polling place at the DeKalb County Legislative Center in Sycamore. Any registered voter in DeKalb County can choose to vote early, in person or through the mail, ahead of the June 28 primary election.

trict, held by state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon. With the new lines drawn, the county will be represented by five different legislators. District 70 runs north of Sycamore, south into Somonauk and east into Pingree Grove, Elburn and Sugar Grove, but does not include downtown DeKalb. Keicher seeks reelection unopposed. District 74 includes western DeKalb and some of Waterman, and runs south into LaSalle and west into Morrison. Dixon Mayor and Republican Liando “Li” Arellano Jr. will face off against Republican Brad Fritts of Dixon. District 75 includes northwestern Sandwich, Somonauk and Lake Holiday and runs south to Seneca and Morris and east to include Plano, Yorkville, southern Oswego and northwestern Minooka and Channahon. Candidates for the district include incumbent state Rep. David Welter, R-Morris, and Republican Jed Davis of Newark. District 76 includes downtown DeKalb and Northern Illinois University and travels south along Route 23 to include Ottawa, Oglesby and Peru. Candidates for the district include incumbent state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Morris, and Republican Jason HasIllinois House of Representatives kell of Peru. District 89 includes northwestern Before redistricting, DeKalb County was represented by two districts: the Sycamore, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, 70th District, held by state Rep. Jeff southwestern Cherry Valley and OreKeicher, R-Sycamore, and the 90th Dis- gon and runs west to the Iowa border

Under the new redistricting, DeKalb County is located in four senate districts. Senate District 37 includes western DeKalb south along Waterman Road to Interstate 80 into Ottawa and LaSalle, a section south to the edge of Peoria, and west to the Iowa border. Candidates include incumbent state Sen. Win Stoller, R-Germantown Hills, and Republican Brett Nicklaus of Dixon. Senate District 35 includes Sycamore, south to Somonauk and east into Pingree Grove, Elburn and Sugar Grove and north to the Wisconsin border, including east Rockford. Candidates include incumbent state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, and Winnebago County Republican Chairperson Eli Nicolosi of Loves Park.

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All 24 seats of the DeKalb County Board are up for election this year. DeKalb County is divided into 12 districts based on population. Two members are elected from each district.

DeKalb Township that is north of Lincoln Highway and west of Glidden Road. Democratic Rukisha Crawford is running unopposed. District 7 is the central portion of DeKalb Township that encompasses downtown DeKalb and north of Lincoln Highway and west of First Street. Candidates include Democrats C. Scott Campbell and Terri Mann-Lamb. District 8 is a northeast portion of DeKalb Township that is east of Glidden Road. Candidates include Republicans William “Bill” Cummings and Dianne E. Leifheit and Democrats Chris Porterfield and Michelle Pickett. District 9 is a portion of DeKalb Township that is south of Sycamore Road, west of Peace Road and north of Fairview Drive. Candidates include Democrats Ellingsworth Webb and Jim Luebke. District 10 is the southwest portion of DeKalb Township that is north of Fairview Drive, south of Lincoln Highway and mostly west of Fourth Street. Candidates include Democrats Mary Lee Cozad and Craig S. Roman. District 11 includes all of Milan, Shabbona, Paw Paw, Victor, Clinton and Squaw Grove townships, as well as Afton and Pierce townships south of

Perry Road, Somonauk Township west of Governor Beveridge Highway and north of Chicago Road and Sandwich Township north of Chicago Road. Candidates include Democrat Shell (Celeste) Deyoung Dunn and Republicans Karen Cribben and Roy E. Plote. District 12 includes Somonauk Township east of Governor Beveridge Highway and Sandwich Township south of Chicago Road. Candidates include Republicans Jerry Osland and John Frieders. Changes between the new map and the previous map include District 1 no longer encompassing the Shabbona area; instead it will now include the Kingston area. District 2 now encompasses northern Sycamore Township and all of Genoa Township but no longer Kingston Township. District 3 covers most of northern Sycamore but only the southern half of Sycamore Township. District 5 now includes all of Cortland, the DeKalb County portion of Maple Park and the northern halves of Afton and Pierce townships; and District 11 now includes the Shabbona area. For any questions regarding your district, contact the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s office at 815-895-7147 or email elections@dekalbcounty.org.

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Senate District 38 includes downtown DeKalb and Northern Illinois University and south down Route 23 to include Ottawa, Oglesby and LaSalle, also including Sandwich, Somonauk, Lake Holiday, south to Seneca and Morris and east to Plano, Yorkville, southern Oswego and northwestern Minooka and Channahon. Incumbent state Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, is running unopposed. Senate District 45 includes northwestern Sycamore, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, southwestern Cherry Valley and Oregon and runs west to the Iowa border and north to the Wisconsin border. Republican Andrew Chesney of Freeport, who serves in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 89th District, is running unopposed.

District 1 includes Franklin, Kingston, South Grove, Mayfield and Malta townships. Candidates include Republicans Maureen Little, Bradley Robert Belanger, Lawrence West and Jordan Dobberstein and Democrat Fred Hall. District 2 includes Genoa Township and a portion of Sycamore Township that is mostly north of Peace Road. Candidates include Republicans Kathy Lampkins and Patrick Deutsch. District 3 is a portion of Sycamore Township that is mostly south of Peace Road and north of Route 64. Republican Tim Bagby is running unopposed. District 4 is a portion of Sycamore Township that is mostly south of Route 64 and a portion of Cortland Township north of Bethany Road. Candidates include Democrats Stewart Ogilvie and Brett Johansen and Republican Laurie Emmer. District 5 includes a portion of Cortland Township south of Bethany Road and Route 64, a portion of DeKalb Township south of Fairview Drive and east of Peace Road, and north portions of Afton and Pierce townships north of Perry Road. Candidates include Democrat Benjamin Haier and Republican Savannah Ilenikhena. District 6 is the northwest portion of

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ABOVE: A soon-to-be-graduate waves to his family after finding his seat for the start of the ceremony Saturday, May 14, during the first of two undergraduate commencement services in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. LEFT: A sea of graduation candidates line the floor of the Convocation Center Saturday, May 14, during the first of two undergraduate commencement ceremonies at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

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Lincoln Elementary School students recently attended their first all-school assembly in more than two years. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players gave an outdoor concert.

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DeKALB – Lincoln Elementary School students recently attended their first all-school assembly in more than two years. But instead of sitting in the bleachers, the students – and teachers – stood up to dance and sing along during the outdoor assembly, which was a concert with Grammy-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts. During the school day May 10, children’s musicians Justin Roberts and Liam Davis held two smaller assemblies and created a song with students in third through fifth grade. Later in the afternoon, Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players performed a concert during an all-school assembly. The band has been nominated for three Grammy awards, are nine-time Parents’ Choice Gold Award winners, nine-time National Parenting Publications Gold Award winners, Horace Mann Upstanders Award winners and EB White Read Aloud Award finalists. The band performs kid-friendly, school-themed songs, including “Yellow Bus,” “Recess,” “Willy Was a Whale” and “Henrietta’s Hair.” Jennifer Tallitsch, Lincoln Elementary School’s principal, said the students have been looking forward to the concert assembly all year. “We shared links to all of their songs at the beginning of the school year, and classroom teachers and the music teacher have been playing their songs,” Tallitsch said. “The students were able to sing along

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years of the pandemic.” Tallitsch described the concert as “happiness the entire school could participate in.” “The kids absolutely loved it,” Tallitsch said. “They were to connect with every age level. … The smiles on the students’ faces were priceless.”

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Open Door golf outing scheduled June 17 Open Door Rehabilitation Center will host its 29th annual golf outing June 17 at Bliss Creek Golf Club in Sugar Grove. The annual community event will kick off with a shotgun start golf ball raffle at 12:30 p.m. The outing consists of 18 holes, fun contests, complimentary drinks and snacks, free range tokens, and a steak dinner with dessert. This year, there is a 1980s theme. Organizers encourage all golfers to consider coming out to support programs and services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Sponsorship opportunities are available to any organization or individual looking to donate. Those interested will be recognized in the Open Door newsletter, website, banquet program, and Facebook posts. Sponsorships of $250 and greater will receive special signage on the golf course. For information or to register, visit odrc.org or call Kayla Gomez at 815786-8468, ext. 222. – Shaw Local News Network

Sheila (Don) Kyle of Princeton and Gina (Pat) DONNA R. HEIDE Deutsch of Sycamore; grandchildren, Ava Born: May 18, 1939 Kyle, Samantha Heide, Lydia Kyle, Allison Died: May 18, 2022 Deutsch, Julia Heide and Ben Deutsch; sister, Donna R. Heide, 83, of Joyce Thompson of Humboldt, Iowa; brothDeKalb, Illinois, passed ers, Robert (Nancy) Ropte of Fort Dodge, away Wednesday, May Iowa, Kenneth Ropte of Humboldt, Iowa, Keith (Marylin) Ropte of Fort Dodge, Iowa and 18, 2022, at Bethany Rehab and Health Care Nile Ropte of Fort Dodge, Iowa; sister-in-law, Denise Ropte of Humboldt, Iowa; several Center in DeKalb. nieces and nephews. She was born May She was preceded in death by her parents; 18, 1939, in Humboldt, her brothers, Jim and Lance and his wife Ruth Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Irene (Rentsch) Ropte. Donna married Willis Heide Ropte. The funeral services will be held at 10:30 on August 17, 1968 at Immanuel Lutheran a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at St. John’s Church in DeKalb. Lutheran Church, 26555 Brickville Rd, Donna was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt, Iowa. She was Sycamore, with Rev. Paul Mumme officiating. Burial will follow at Malta Cemetery Malta. graduate of Humboldt High School class of Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 1957. Donna was a Church Organist for over p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at St. John’s 40 plus years and volunteered her time for midweek chapel services for various nursing Lutheran Church, Sycamore. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to homes in DeKalb. She worked at DeKalb Ag the Heide Family in care of Anderson Funeral in the chicken department which led her to move to Illinois. She also worked part-time at Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115. Inboden’s. She is survived by her husband, Willis Heide; For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. her children, Carl (LeAnn) Heide of DeKalb,

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2012 John Deere 8235R Crop Row Tractor 1017 hours - well maintained with little use. John Deere 4240 Tractor 4254 hours John Deere 310SG Backhoe Loader 2017 John Deere Square Bailer Model 348 2017 Vermeer 605SM Cornstalk Special Round Bailer John Deere X758 Riding Mower 427 hours John Deere 647 Tiller Attachment New Holland L190 Skidster/Loader 1598 hours 2006 Ford F250 1996 Volvo Conventional WG Dump Truck Bobcat 3400 4x4 1887 hours 2010 Mack Semi Tractor Trailer 34 ft Dynaweld Heavy Duty Trailer 18ft Trailer New Holland 256 Hay Rake 2018 Notch FW84-20 Cattle Feeder New Idea Manure Spreader 4 Hayracks 500 Gallon Diesel Fuel Trailer/Cart David Bradley Gravity Wagon Cattle/Horse Feeders Horse/Cattle Round Pen Panels Several Pen Gates Aprx 900 Bales of Hay 4-6 Round Bales of Hay Ford Tractor with Bucket Loader Huskee 28 Ton Log Splitter Garden/Yard Rototiller Skidster Auger Attachment Skidster Bucket Skidster Forks Large amount of fencing and fencing materials Large amount of hand tools 4 large rolling tool boxes loaded with tools Truck tool box Snow Dogg VXF85 Snow Plow Blade

Scissor Lift Grain Wagon 18ft Trailer with lumber(no title) Clark Fork Lift 3 Large Barn/Industrial Fans Hotsy Power Washer only 21 hours Flexzilla Pro Air Compressor-Like New Miller Millermatic 251 Mig Welder Air Compressors Work Benches (2) Large Vises-1 Chas. Parker Weather Guard Truck Tool Box Extension Ladders Tote-A-Lube Containers Grinders Chop Saw Drill Press Spray Master Popcorn Machine Floor Heaters Numerous pull behind carts Large amount of horse tack and saddles Taxidermy Circa 1880's Horse Buggy Large Anvil Pneumatic Tools Large amount of hand tools Shovels Whitehall 10 Gallon Crock Battery Chargers New 2” by 12” Lumber Large group of misc Lumber Fuel Tanks Water Tanks Milk Cans Whitehall 10 Gallon Crock Misc Antiques

Court Ordered Auction Everything must be sold!!! Sellers - Kimberly Grey and James Grey, Earlville IL

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Terms - Cash or Good Check, Credit Cards add 5% processing Fee, 10% Buyers Premium Checks over $500 must be approved by auctioneer No out of State checks unless prior approval Photo Id Required for registration, Not Responsible for items or accidents, All items sold to the best & highest bidder. For more information visit our website www.BullockAuctioneers.com 815-220-5005

All Makes, Cash Paid, Reasonable. Will Pick-Up. 630-660-0571

Single family home. 2 BR, LR, DR, KIT appliances. $1300 per month plus utilities – security deposit, lease, no pets. Call 815-758-2632

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MIDWEEK The MidWeek / ShawLocal.com • Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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FARM ESTATE

AUCTION

Bidding Closes Thurs., June 16, 2022 Starting at 10:00 A.M.

TIMED ONLINE | NO-RESERVE

FARM EQUIPMENT

AUCTION

Bidding Closes Fri., June 17, 2022 Starting at 10:00 A.M.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1166 MELUGINS GROVE, COMPTON, IL 61318

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 364 CARNAHAN RD, MENDOTA, IL 61342

HIGHLIGHTS: ‘07 JD 8430 MFWD tractor, 1,719 hrs.; ‘98 JD 8400 MFWD tractor, 2,568 hrs.; ‘98 JD 8200 MFWD tractor, 2,840 hrs.; ‘16 JD 5115M MFWD tractor, 81 hrs.; ‘18 JD 1025R MFWD compact utility tractor, 27 hrs.; ‘96 JD 1760 12 row 30” planter; (2) Brent 557 gravity wagons; (2) Harvest-Flow gravity wagons; (2) Parker 2100 gravity wagons; Bradford 240 gravity wagon; ‘09 JD 512 7-shank disc-ripper; ‘96 JD 510 5-shank disc-ripper; Case-IH 200 TigerMate 32’ field cultivator; Case-IH 4300 29’ field cultivator; International 490 24’ disk; DMI 3200 11-knife NH3 applicator; International 720 5-bottom plow; Lindsay 24’ 5-bar harrow on cart; Woods BW180 Series 3 15’ batwing mower; Woods Cadet 84 7’ 3-pt. rotary mower; Kuntz 12’ pull-type box blade; JD 655 54” 3-pt. tiller; Frontier BB2060 3-pt. box blade; New Idea 109 3-pt. broadcast spreader; New Idea 522 9’ 3-pt. sickle-bar mower; JD 953 running gear w/hoist; 1,000 gal. LP tank on running gear; Several older augers; ‘06 Chevrolet 2500HD 4wd pickup, 69,000 mi.; JD 445 riding lawn mower, 651 hrs.; Suitcase weights; Weight brackets; Quick hitch; Cylinders; Torch outfit on cart; Grinder on stand; Upright drill press; Toolboxes; Air compressors; Generac 6500 generator; Ladders; Large selection of scaffolding; Oil barrels; Hand tools & long handled tools; Lumber; (2) Anvils; Jack stands; Motors; Partial rolls of cable; Saw horses; Assorted tires & rims including; Hagie 284 self-propelled sprayer, 5,218 hrs.; White 6180 16 row 30” planter; Schaben 6500 pull-type sprayer

HIGHLIGHTS: ‘04 JD 8320 MFWD tractor, 3,318 hrs.; ‘06 JD 7520 MFWD tractor, 3,649 hrs.; ‘06 JD 7520 MFWD tractor, 4,042 hrs.; ‘08 JD 9670 STS 2wd combine, 2,292 eng./1,621 sep. hrs.; ‘07 JD 4995 self-propelled windrower, 1,109/791 hrs.; ‘04 JD 4995 self-propelled windrower, 1,412/982 hrs.; ‘17 Massey Ferguson Hesston 2250 large square baler; ‘13 Massey Ferguson Hesston 2150 large square baler; ‘14 Kuhn GA 9531 twin-rotor hay rake; ‘06 Sitrex MK14 Magnum 14-wheel hay rake; ‘03 Sitrex MK14 Magnum 14-wheel hay rake; ‘02 Sitrex MK14 Magnum 14-wheel hay rake; (2) ‘13 Sitrex TR79 7-wheel inline hay rakes; (4) ‘18 Bauman 9’ hay fluffer tedders; Victor 245 hay merger; ‘08 Loftness 180 15’ stalk shredder; ‘07 Loftness 180 15’ stalk shredder; ‘11 HayBuster H1130 hay grinder; ‘20 Salford Valmar 246 pull-type air seeder; ‘14 McFarlane HDL-1000 46’ 16-bar harrow; JD 400 30’ rotary hoe; Dunhan-Lehr FarmHand 42 24’ roller packer; Wil-Rich 44’ field cultivator; EZ-Flow 100A 10’ pull-type drop seeder; ‘05 JD 700H LGP dozer, 3,904 hrs.; ‘15 Imco 53’ live-floor trailer; 400+ 3’x3’ large square bales of 2021 alfalfa hay, approx. 750-800 lbs, stored indoors; 50+ new rolls of twine; Hay preservative; Rake wheels & arms; 1,000 gal. fuel tank w/ pump; 500 gal. fuel tank w/ pump; (5) Loader bale spears; Plus more!

ELAINE SWOPE - OWNER EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS: DAVID KIDD (815) 757-1442 Auction Manager: Luke Sullivan (309) 371-5214

EQUIPMENT QUESTIONS: GLEN FOULK (815) 677-0045 JOE FOULK (815) 677-0506 Auction Manager: Luke Sullivan (309) 371-5214

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PURSUANT TO 10 ILCS 5/12-1, THIS NOTICE IS INTENDED TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL VOTING ACCESIBILITY ACT. ON JUNE 28, 2022 A GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD AT ALL NORMAL POLLING PLACES IN AND FOR DEKALB COUNTY. SHOULD VOTERS REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMODATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEKALB COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 815.895.7147 TO REGISTER TO BE A DISABLED VOTER AND/ OR RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS AT EACH POLLING LOCATION. /s/ DOUGLAS J. JOHNSON DEKALB COUNTY CLERK (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 20, 2022 & the Midweek May 25, 2022) 1985304

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