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WEEK IN REVIEW Sycamore OKs splitting commercial plots By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The Sycamore City Council green-lighted the creation of two new commercial lots in the development that includes the Meijer store during the May 17 council meeting, in an effort to entice more retail to the city. First Midwest Group proposed to create two new lots at the southeast corner facing Peace Road. According to the meeting’s agenda, the lots were originally contemplated and approved as part of the Final Plat No. 2 of Sycamore Crossings in 2011, but the plat was never recorded. The lots are known as Final Subdivision Plat No. 5 of Sycamore Crossings Development. Acting City Manager Maggie Peck said a final plat for the Sycamore Crossings

planned unit development that depicted several commercially zoned lots south of the Sarah Drive extension was approved in May 2006. “Which is now the Meijer grocery store, Meijer gas station and the Jiffy Lube as well,” Peck said. Peck said she had received word of increased interest in the area of Peace Road. She said First Midwest Group, which owns the land, wants to market the two lots to private commercial investors. The City Council voted, 7-0, to approve subdividing the plat. Fourth Ward Alderman David Stouffer was absent from the meeting. There was no additional discussion among aldermen before the vote. The update comes after the city’s planning and zoning commission voted unanimously, 11-0, on May 10 to favorably recommend subdividing the plat to the

Sycamore City Council. City officials previously said the divided lots could bring more retail business to the area. John Sauter, director of community development for the City of Sycamore, previously said the lots are zoned for commercial use. “What particular use the lots will have is, at this time, unknown,” Sauter said during the May 10 Sycamore Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The proposed new lots, Lot 61 and Lot 62, would be located directly south of Puri Drive with access from Puri Parkway, which runs parallel with Peace Road. Puri Parkway would be extended southward. Lot 61 is 1.403 acres and Lot 62 is 1.545 acres. Both lots are zoned for business and are located to the south of the Meijer gas station, on its opposing corner.

Adolescents ‘only true demand’ for vaccine By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A week after the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was cleared for emergency use in ages 12 to 15, DeKalb County health officials said that age group accounts for the majority of local demand in recent days. In a DeKalb County Board meeting May 19, DeKalb County Health Department Public Health Administrator Lisa Gonzalez called the development “significant” because almost 30% of positive COVID-19 cases in the county at that time were in school-aged children. She said virus cases went from 428 in March to 1,048 in April. “So immediately, when that announce-

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ment was made, we began to offer and plan for clinics for that group,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said the uptick in cases among school-aged children didn’t come from spread in the classroom. “There was a lot of spread within extracurricular activities, in teams in all of the districts,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said that during the past few weeks overall demand for the vaccine has decreased and vaccine supply has been more adequate to demand than it was in the past for the department. As a result, she said, the county has moved to an “order-as-needed model” at this point. “It really has shifted dramatically since we last discussed this,” Gonzalez

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told county board members. She said the health department previously was filling up clinics easily and quickly, with people still unable to reserve an appointment. “Now we are not really filling full clinics anymore and the demand really isn’t as significant,” Gonzalez said. “The only true demand that we have currently is the 12- to 16-year-old population that can get Pfizer now. We have seen some demand for that, but even that was a little lower than what we anticipated.” As of May 19, just shy of a third of DeKalb County’s 104,000 population has been fully vaccinated, or 33,640 residents, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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ON THE COVER Visitors to Finding Heroes Park, 310 Warren St. in Somonauk, can learn about navigation and war memorials, cemeteries and battlegrounds around the world. A flagpole in the center of the park represents the location of Somonauk on a world map. See story, page 6. Photo by Katrina J.E. Milton kmilton@shawmedia.com

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Memorial Day Observances

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There are many events planned around the county to remember those who have died serving our country. CRESTON Memorial Day Service

Time: 10 a.m. Date: Monday, May 31 Place: Woodlawn Cemetery In the case of inclement weather, the program will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 126 E. South St. There will be a special salute to members of the 8th Calvary and other Civil War veterans buried in the cemetery. Bring a lawn chair.

DeKALB Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast Time: 6:45 to 8 a.m. Date: Monday, May 31 Pl ace: DeKalb Elks Lodge 765, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door Information: 815-758-5788

Breakfast will be served from 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. A short program will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end by 8 a.m. There will be a motorcycle ride starting at 8 a.m. with stops in DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa, ending in Genoa to escort the Genoa Memorial Day Parade at 11:30 a.m.

Memorial Day Service

Time: 10 a.m. Date: Monday, May 31 Place: Ellwood House, 509 N. First St. The American Legion Honor Guard will have a ceremony at Memorial Park, 101 E. Lincoln Highway, followed by a presentation at the Ellwood House. The service will feature guest speakers, including DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd, and keynote See MEMORIAL DAY, page 4

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Memorial Day Service

Time: 11:30 a.m. Date: Monday, May 31 Information: 815-784-5967 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.

Time: 11 a.m. Date: Monday, May 31 Pl ace: Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S. Cross St. There will be a shortened parade beginning at the corner of Cross and Charles streets through the Avenue of Flags to the Rotunda. The Sycamore Middle School Band will perform, local scout groups will have a flag-folding ceremony, Dave Lundberg will sing patriotic songs and the Sycamore Veterans Club will host a ceremony.

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Malta Parade and Wreath-Laying Ceremony Time: 10 a.m. Date: Monday, May 31 Place: All veterans are invited to meet at the corner of Third and Adams streets and march to the Malta Township Library. The community is invited to line the streets. Flags and programs will be passed out by local Girl Scouts. At the library, a short memorial service will be held, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

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MAPLE PARK Memorial Day Services Ti me: 9 to 10:30 a.m. cemetery services, 11:30 a.m. American Legion Post ceremony, noon lunch Date: Monday, May 31 Pl ace: Six local cemeteries and Maple Park American Legion Post 312, 203 Main St. Maple Park American Legion Post 312’s Honor Guard and Rifle Squad will

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perform a memorial service at six local cemeteries. Schedule: 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 and 10:30 a.m. South Burlington Cemetery. Around 11 a.m., there will be a ceremony at the American Legion, 203 Main St. After the ceremony, there will be an open house with free hamburgers, hot dogs and fries.

Memorial Day Services Time: 9 a.m. to noon Date: Monday, May 31 Pl ace: Locations in Lee, Shabbona and Waterman Waterman American Legion Post 654 will conduct ceremonies at the following locations: 9 a.m. Union Cemetery in Lee, 9:30 a.m. First Lutheran Cemetery in Lee, 9:50 a.m. St. James’ Cemetery in Lee, 10:15 a.m. Shabbona Memorial and 11 a.m. Waterman Lions Park. Bring a lawn chair and wear a mask.

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‘FINDING HEROES’ Learn about veteran memorials and worldwide navigation at hidden Somonauk park By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

OMONAUK – By walking through the trellised entrance of Finding Heroes Park, visitors can “travel” the world, “visiting” and learning about war memorials, cemeteries and battlegrounds without ever leaving Somonauk. The park, nestled in the middle of a small subdivision, is located at 310 Warren St. in Somonauk. Finding Heroes Park was constructed in 2006 by Somonauk native Tom Warren. Warren, who graduated Somonauk High School in 1953 and Iowa State University in 1957, was a lifelong farmer in Somonauk. He retired to Venice, Florida, and died in 2015. In 1981, he bought 32 acres in northwest Somonauk that he originally hoped would be used for a ball diamond and picnic areas. When similar facilities were built on the other side of town, Warren sold all the land, except for 1.7 acres, which later became Finding Heroes Park. Warren always had an interest in aviation and had a grass runway on his farm, where he would fly his own aircraft to many locations throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Central America. His most ambitious travel experience was an around-theworld trip with other alumni from Iowa State University. During that trip, Warren visited many war cemeteries and memorials honoring American men and women who died in service to the country. “He was moved by the different burial grounds and memorials around the world, and he wanted to honor all of the fallen men and women,” said Jay Rud, a friend of Warren’s and one of his three trustees. “He always had an interest in navigation and he was proud of his country.” Rud said he remembers standing out in a field one day in the 1990s with Warren, who was using an early navigational instrument. The two talked about creating a park that would be “a learning experience to those visiting.” “His interest in geography, mathematics and the understanding of longrange navigation is used [in the park] to gain perspective locations around the globe,” Rud said. A flagpole in the center of the park represents the location of Somonauk

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Panels and paved bricks in Finding Heroes Park, 310 Warren St. in Somonauk, include information about war memorials, cemeteries and battlegrounds around the world. on a world map. Built to a scale of 1 foot to 100 miles, visitors can travel around the world, from the North Pole to the South Pole, at a rate of 300 miles per step. The park features arching sidewalk pathways that branch out in various directions from the central flagpole. The sidewalks show the direction and Great Circle route, a path that circumnavigates the Earth, to the burial grounds and memorials around the world maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The park features locations of battlefields and monuments from the Mexican-American War in 1846 through the Vietnam War in 1975, which are marked with panels. The panels include photographs and historical information about memorials in Washington, D.C., the Manila Cemetery in the Philippines, and other locations around the world, including England, France, Italy and Vietnam. One unique section of the park has a panel about the farthest point in the world from Somonauk: a location 12,451 miles away in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Perth, Australia. The park also has a sign that states, “As our armed forces continue to stand up for freedom and liberty throughout the world, there will

undoubtedly be more sacrifice and sadness – it is for these soldiers and families that this memorial is intended.” “The world is very large, but for Tom, I think the world became smaller when he traveled,” Rud said. “He created the park to share a different perspective. The park has two purposes: to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in service to this country and to educate about navigation, hence the name ‘Finding Heroes.’” Rud, who also is a pilot, said he has traveled the world and has not seen any other park like the one in Somonauk. “I’ve never seen anything like it anywhere else,” Rud said. “It would be a great place for local schools’ field trips or veteran organizations to visit and hold events. It would be nice to have a veteran docent to give tours, talk and answer questions. The park truly is a gem hidden in a small town.” The Rev. Bob Dell of Sandwich knew Warren when he was a parishioner of his church in Somonauk. “We are very fortunate to have such a fine park with so much content to it right here in our hometown,” Dell said. “They take beautiful care of

the grounds, and it is a very fitting setting.” Dell, a World War II veteran, said he has visited the park numerous times and enjoys reading the panels on display. “There’s so much information, it’d be difficult to learn and see everyone all at once,” he said. “You’d have to come back and learn about all the different memorials. It’s very informative, and every person can get something different from the park depending on their interests. It’s sometimes hard to grasp the extent of these memorial parks, where hundreds, if not thousands of soldiers, are buried, including those whose names are unknown.” For more information about supporting or donating to Finding Heroes Park, contact Dan Templin, executive director of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org. “I remember touring the park with Tom, and he had so much pride and respect for veterans,” Templin said. “He was honored and humbled to design and build the park. It was his last project, and it was very special to him. He wanted people, everyone and anyone, of every age, to enjoy it and learn from it.”

By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – After not being able to celebrate the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year Sycamore will travel backward in time for some old-fashioned fun. “Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Festival” is this year’s festival theme, named by Harper Freiberg, 9, a third grader at North Grove Elementary School. The 60th annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival is scheduled to be held Wednesday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Oct. 31. The winning theme was announced May 19 on the DeKalb County Courthouse steps. Harper’s theme was chosen from 108 total entries submitted by students from seven Sycamore schools and homeschooled students. In her entry submission, Harper said the reason she chose “Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Festival” was “because we make our pumpkins something from Sycamore history.” Harper paints a pumpkin every year for the pumpkin decorating contest and said she is excited for the festival this year. The two honorable mention award-winners are Elyce Marie Smith, a homeschooled second grader, with her entry “Pumpkin Explorers,” and Brody Caldwell, a kindergartner at North Elementary School, with his entry “Hometown Pumpkins.” During the announcement ceremony, the winner of the theme contest received a $50 check and a festival cinch bag. The winner’s school will receive a $100

check to be used for student enrichment. The two honorable mention award recipients each received a $25 check and a festival cinch bag. All 17 theme contest finalists received a certificate of appreciation and commemorative postcards. The winner and two honorable mention award recipients will help cut the pumpkin festival cake, which signifies the start of the fest, and will ride in the theme winner vehicle during the parade. Last year’s winners will be invited to participate in this year’s celebration and will be recognized. The parade’s grand marshal and Friend of the Festival will be announced at a later date. Jennifer Diehl, president of the Pumpkin Fest committee, said that announcing this year’s theme “is the start of the 60th annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival.” “I think everyone is really excited for Pumpkin Fest this year,” she said. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and getting back to normal.” Marianne Vogel, secretary of the Pumpkin Fest committee, said the festival will take place “in accordance to CDC and DeKalb County Health Department mitigations.” “The festival is a town-wide celebration, with kids getting the Friday and Monday off of school and families participating in the parade with their organizations,” she said. “Everyone comes to Sycamore for Pumpkin Fest. It’s a big, happy family event we look forward to all year long.” For information about the festival, visit www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.

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9 The Sandwich City Council last night voted to follow the wishes of the people of Sandwich and return the original contract for the purchase of the former State Bank building to the bank. The city council several years ago voted to purchase the downtown building under certain conditions for the amount of about $60,000, but when citizens protested the purchase and continued to protest, a proposal vote was taken during the spring aldermanic election.

The trolley wire in the business section of Sycamore broke Monday afternoon and cars were not running uptown. The electric company’s men were removing the broken cable and guide wires near the end of the rack at the library and they had not been down five minutes when a Conlin boy and others in a Ford car coming from school drove into it and one of the boys was swept from the front to the rear seat, the windshield was broken and the top of the car swept off. How many Chronicle readers as they read this can tell where the nearest fire alarm box is located? We doubt if there are over 50 percent of them are sure just where the box is located and what the number is. This is mighty good information to know. Oftentimes such storms as DeKalb had last night cripples a telephone service and if you are not sure where the fire alarm box is located, how will you get an alarm to the chief and his men in case of fire? A Great Western freight train passing through Sycamore about midnight Friday night was the object of a frustrated robbery by merchandise car thieves. It seems that the thieves boarded the train, broke open five different cars, selected their plunder and having arrived at the place where their truck awaited them, set the air brakes and stopped the train. Before they could transfer the property to the truck, the train men and railroad detectives on board scared them away empty-handed. Although a long and careful search was made, none of the crooks were captured. The Ford sedan belonging to Percy Oberg was found in the ditch on Sunday morning about 1 o’clock and not finding anyone around the car, Lock Pierson, Henry Tolfe and Henry Lundgren towed it to the station. The machine was damaged to some extent, but it was understood no one was injured. Oberg called at the station an hour later and claimed his property. After repeated warnings to the newsboys of the city by the police, some persist in riding on the walks, and as a result, one lad, Everett Whitney, was arrested this morning by Officer Martin. The police have been working on the matter for some time and the orders of

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the chief of late have been to watch all violators of the sidewalk riding ordinance. The newsboys of the city are today warned by the chief of police that the first offense will not bring forth a heavy fine, but the second time the violators are brought in they will be assessed a heavier fine.

enth and eighth grades and high school pupils will take their bikes through the safety lane Sunday during the period from noon to 4 o’clock. The safety lane is being conducted by the DeKalb Police Department on the playground on Franklin Street between Seventh and Eighth streets.

Work on the Wes Abbott house in Malta, which was started some time ago, after the building was moved from the main street to the site of the old creamery, is nearing completion. The outside work is nearly done and it is understood that the inside work is making good progress.

Fire yesterday afternoon completely destroyed the warehouse of the Donnelly elevator at Elva, the warehouse being located to the north and across the road from the elevator. The building was leveled to the ground and contents such as tools, nails, tires and the likes were destroyed.

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Another tavern robbery was reported to the sheriff’s office this morning. The robbery took place some time last night or early this morning at the O. L. Farr tavern in Kingston. The robbers stole twelve cases of whiskey and eighteen bottles of whiskey and a small amount of cash. No cigarettes were stolen and no blended whiskey. Only the popular brands of bonded whiskey were stolen. There may have been more, but so far this is all that has been discovered.

A minor blaze was the reason for the call to the DeKalb fire department about 9:30 o’clock this morning to the Irving home at 323 West Locust Street. A cigarette had fallen from a tray into a dresser drawer in one of the bedrooms at the home and had started a blaze in some articles in the drawer. The danger was soon ended. Damage was caused to some articles of clothing and to the dresser drawer. The trucks returned to the station within a few minutes. Rain during the night and this morning forced the postponement of the safety lane for bicycles which was to have been held today for children from the first through sixth grades. If the weather clears, the students of the sev-

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO

DeKalb Junior Woman’s Club invited members and community leaders to a coffee party preview of their Nature Trail for the Handicapped at Russell Forest Preserve near Genoa.

After three days of pumping from their well, the DeKalb Park District over the weekend finished filling the Hopkins Park Pool which will open June 5 for the season. The 500,000 gallons this year came entirely from the park well, but drinking fountains and shower water will come from city lines at the pool house. The murky water will now be slowly filtered through the pool’s filtration system and chlorine added. Five Northern Illinois University students were injured and the DeKalb police chief’s house received a considerable jolt when a carload of youths crashed into it at 10:46 last night. Driver of the car Charles J. Williams of Douglas Hall was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following the one-car crash that caused $1,500 damage to his car and $1,000 to the home of Police Chief Victor Sarich.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

The DeKalb Police Department cleaned out its storage room yesterday, and destroyed 157 guns. The weapons, from exquisite military and sporting collectibles to junk with killing as its only purpose, were cut into pieces for recycling at DIMCO facility on Pleasant Street. Most of the guns were evidence in criminal cases or turned in by citizens who no longer wanted them around the house. Taps will sound around DeKalb County, and the rolling thunder of cannon fire will echo from Kirkland, when residents remember those who have fallen in service to their country on Monday. Memorial Day activities around the county will kick off tomorrow, with special meaning inKirkland. The Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial, located in Franklin Township Park, will celebrate its fifth anniversary.

– Compiled by Sue Breese

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1921 – 100 YEARS AGO

NIU CSA offers summer music lessons, classes THE MIDWEEK Enjoy the arts and discover something new this summer at the Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts. A variety of programs are offered for children and adults. Music classes and private lessons begin in June and run through the end of August. Classes and lessons are taught online or on the NIU campus. Call the CSA office for more information or visit csa.niu.edu to find summer activities and online registration.

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Military memorial planned near DeKalb Elks Lodge By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb Elks Lodge 765 has approved a proposal for a Military Veterans Memorial. According to a news release from the lodge, the new memorial honoring military and Elks members in the northern Illinois area will be constructed on the north part of the organization’s property at 209 S. Annie Glidden Road. The concept for the memorial came from Elks and American Legion member Michael Embrey, who also is a United States Air Force veteran. He said this will be the first memorial in the country to include all six branches of military service in the U.S., including Space Force, and that was intentional to include the newest branch in designing the memorial. “Because no one has yet really acknowledged Space Force as the newest branch of military,” Embrey said. “ ... I thought it was kind of interesting. We should acknowledge it because that’s part of the new generation of what they’ll have to deal with and what’s going to happen.” A rendering of the memorial shows nine flags including the Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space

tion. There will be a bronze plaque to acknowledge the sponsor in front of each flag. The lifetime sponsorship is $500 for pole/flag. Two poles and flags have had sponsor interest so far. In front of the flags will be a large brick area featuring inscribed bricks to honor both military veterans and Elks members who are deceased, living or in active duty. Bricks that are 4-by-8 inches cost $100 and 8-by-8-inch bricks cost $150. Companies and organizations can purchase a larger brick to honor all DeKalb County veterans. “You’ll be able to come show your grandkids where Uncle Tom’s brick is,” Embrey said. “... That is a lifetime memorial.” Along with honoring area military veterans, Embrey said he sees the memorial being a tourist attraction for DeKalb and a welcome for visitors and new Northern Illinois University students coming into town from the InterImage provided state 88 exit on Annie Glidden Road. The project is expected to be comA military veteran’s memorial will be constructed near the DeKalb Elks lodge on Annie pleted this summer, Embrey said. Glidden Road in DeKalb. The memorial is set to be completed by the end of the summer, To sponsor a flag for the memorial, according to members. purchase a brick or for more information about the memorial, contact Force, POW-MIA and American flags, Each of the flags and poles will be Embrey at funmeevents@aol.com or and an Elks flag. This area will be available to be sponsored by an indi- Elks member Robin Franklin at ddrtbranded as the “Plaza of Flags.” vidual, family, company or organiza- frank@gmail.com.

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Members vote on grant distributions during the April Youth Engaged in Philanthropy meeting. • Dimensions Youth Ballet – $1,250 to assist in producing “Alice in Wonderland,” a youth community cultural event • Genoa-Kingston High School – $1,000 to purchase a high-quality video camera for the film club

• Kishwaukee Family YMCA – $2,490 to purchase blocks for child-directed free play in the newly renovated children’s space • Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association – $1,091 to assist in creating a sensory room for special educa-

tion students • Preservation of Egyptian Theatre Inc. – $590 to support a youth musical performance event, “Jazz at the Egyptian” • Pushing Together – $1,000 to support a skateboarding program for underserved youth in the community • The Salvation Army – $1,000 to assist in the creation of a reading center that is usable for youth of all reading levels As a youth-led committee of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, YEP exists to familiarize high school students in DeKalb County with local nonprofits, grantmaking and philanthropy. The program builds up to a final meeting where members are responsible for reviewing grant applications and distributing more than $12,000 into the community. After recommendations are determined, YEP presents its grant decisions to the Community Foundation Board of Directors for final approval. This year’s YEP committee is made up of 63 high school students from six different schools in DeKalb County. Learn more about Youth Engaged in Philanthropy at dekalbccf.org/yep or contact adviser Noah Nordbrock at 815-748-5383 or noah@dekalbccf.org.

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DeKalb Park District hires new executive director THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – After nearly six months since the former executive director exited the position, the DeKalb Park District has a new leader. John Shea Jr. is the new director, and comes to DeKalb from a superintendent of recreation role at the Winnetka Park District, where he spent the past decade. “The Park Board is thrilled to work with John as our new executive director,” Board President Phil Young said in a news release. “I am confident that the park district will be well-positioned under his guidance to thrive in the years to come. We feel that John is an energetic, positive individual that is passionate about the field of parks and recreation. He was the clear choice as our next leader to advance DeKalb Park District amenities that serve the entire community.” According to district officials, Shea brings “a wealth of knowledge to the position,” and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Illinois State University. Before joining DeKalb, Shea spent more than 15 years in the field of parks and recreation, according to the release, beginning his career

reation where he oversaw major capital projects, such as a 15-year master plan for five lakefront park sites, according to the release. “I am excited and honored to be here for the DeKalb community,” Shea said in the release. “I was able to visit many of the park sites and interact with users, gaining insightful knowledge of the park system. The staff is creative, coordinating exciting opportunities and services for the community, and I look forward to working with them to continue providing offerings meeting all interests of our diverse city.” There will be several opportunities for DeKalb residents to meet the new district executive director, with an outdoor meet and greet set from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 11 at Hopkins Park, 1403 Photo provided Sycamore Road, before the Movie in John Shea Jr. is the new DeKalb Park District executive director, and comes to DeKalb from a the Park event. Another event is planned for 10 a.m. to noon July 24 at superintendent of recreation role at the Winnetka Park District, where he spent the past Katz Dog Park, 393 Dresser Road, with decade. a final Music at the Mansion concert in his hometown of Schaumburg as the sports courts facilities and youth vari- planned for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Ellpool manager and head lifeguard at ety programs, including a before and wood Museum’s lawn, 420 Linden Place. Each event will provide refreshthe Schaumburg Park District. after school program. Shea later transitioned to an internIn Winnetka, where Shea spent the ments, pop-up activities and prizes. Shea can be reached at jshea@ ship position at Elk Grove Park Dis- past decade, he began as a recreation trict, and then to the Town of Normal supervisor and through his tenure dekalbparkdistrict.com or 815-758Parks and Recreation to manage select transitioned to superintendent of rec- 6663, ext. 7265.

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Countryman, Hayden join KC Board of Trustees THE MIDWEEK Kishwaukee College welcomed two new trustees to the board during the May 4 meeting. Kathy Countryman and Geri-Dee Hayden were both elected in April to fill the seats of retiring trustees Ken Doubler and Roberta “Bobbi” Burke – both of whom did not seek re-election. Countryman, a Sycamore resident, comes from years of experience in education. She recently retired as superintendent of Sycamore Community School District 427, where she worked as an administrator for more than 20 years. In her most recent role, Countryman said she worked with Kish to develop courses and create dual credit opportunities for Sycamore High School students. She credits this past partnership as an incentive for her candidacy. “I was interested in running for the board due to my positive experiences with Kishwaukee College as a school administrator and seeing the important role the college plays in the lives of students both traditional and non-traditional,” Countryman said in a news release. “I also believe that Kishwaukee College has created innovative targeted programs, and through continued work with partners, serves a critical role in workforce development and training for our communities.” Along with her work as a school administrator, Countryman has served with many local community organizations, such as the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, the Rotary Club of Sycamore, DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. and the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce. Among her goals with the board, Countryman said she would like to help

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The Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees seated new members Geri-Dee Hayden (left) and Kathy Countryman during the May meeting. increase enrollment, maintain fiscal responsibility, and create more business partners to aid in workforce development for the community. Hayden, a Rochelle resident, also brings familiarity with higher education into her new role. For more than a decade, she has served on the Kishwaukee College Foundation Board of Directors, most recently acting as treasurer. Her professional background is in finance, having worked in commercial banking before recently taking a role with AC Johnston Holdings in Rockford. Hayden said she has seen firsthand how community colleges can provide a positive impact in the region they serve, and she wanted to continue to give Rochelle a voice on Kish’s board.

“I think it is important to have representation from the wide geography Kish serves,” Hayden said. “I also have a vested interest in the college and the role they serve in providing opportunities for our communities.” Hayden is familiar with the community college experience, having started her higher education journey at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Along with her long tenure on the Foundation Board of Directors, she has also served as a member of the Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees Audit Committee. Hayden said her small-town upbringing, paired with her extensive background in finance, will lend a unique perspective to the board, where she hopes to continue to help Kish offer students a variety of educational and career possibilities. Along with the two new trustees, Sophomore Ahmed Elfaki will continue to hold the role of student trustee for another year following his re-election. Elfaki has been serving as student trustee after being appointed to fill a vacant seat in December. The 2019 Sycamore High School graduate is originally from Sudan, and his family moved to the United States in 2016 to seek refuge. At Kish, Elfaki has been a member of the Black Student Union, the Student Government Association, the Diversity Committee, the LatinX Organization, and the men’s soccer team. With the new trustees seated, the board elected its leadership positions with Bob Johnson serving as chair, Robert Hammon acting as vice chair and Kathleen Spears serving as secretary. For more information on Kishwaukee College or the Board of Trustees, visit www.kish.edu.

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Born: September 28, 1938 Died: October 27, 2020 Friends and family are invited to join the memorial service celebrating the life of Ted Bray, on Sunday May 30, at The Salvation Army. 830 Grove St. DeKalb, Illinois. Visitation starts at 1:00 pm, with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Internment will take place directly afterward, at Fairview Park Cemetery. Any inquiries may be directed to Sheila (Bray) Thomson. (407) 4956-7566, or sheilanopthomson@gmail.com

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DeKALB – On June 3, join the Ellwood House and DeKalb County History Center for “Expanding Beyond 90 Years,” a free lecture by Alex Nerad and Jeanine Holcomb of DeKalb’s Egyptian Theatre. “The Egyptian Theatre has been a staple of downtown DeKalb for over 90 years,” Holcomb said in a news release. “Join us we discuss details from our latest expansion project, highlight some famous faces that have been on our stage, and the events in the past nine decades that have made the Egyptian what it is today.” The presentation is part of Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, the museums’ series of free monthly lectures. The one-hour program at noon will take place virtually via Zoom. To register, contact Audrey King at 815-756-4609 or king@ellwoodhouse. org. Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is supported by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund. – The MidWeek

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18 OBITUARIES KATHRYN ANN WELLS Born: April 3, 1941 Died: May 16, 2021 Kathryn Ann Wells (Holt), age 80, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in her daughter’s home with her loving and faithful husband at her side. Kathy was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on April 3, 1941, to her parents Troy and Beda Holt. She is the youngest of 3 girls (Melody and Delight). Kathy was raised in Sycamore and graduated from Sycamore High School, class of 1959. In 1958, Sycamore

held a Beauty Pageant in honor of the town’s 100th Birthday. Kathryn was named Queen from 18 candidates at the age of 17. Kathryn married Peter “Bud” Wells at Fort Bragg, North Carolina May 14th, 1960 while he was stationed there in the Army. They settled back in Sycamore shortly after the birth of their daughter, Merrit in 1962. They had their second child, Troy, in 1966. She attended Bethel Assembly of God Church in Sycamore and the Sycamore United Methodist Church. Her life was forever changed when she committed her life to Jesus in August of 1972. Kathryn went back to college in 1982 and graduated in 1984 with her Associates Degree in Nursing. She enjoyed working as an RN at Oak Crest in DeKalb, The Apostolic

Christian Resthaven in Elgin, Sherman Hospital Oncology unit in Elgin and was a school nurse for the Memphis, Tennessee school district. She and “Bud” moved to Elgin in 1984, then to Germantown, Tennessee in 1992, then retired in Branson West, Missouri in 1998. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2016 and fought a brave battle with this debilitating illness. She will be greatly missed. Kathryn is survived by her husband Peter “Bud” Wells of Homer Glen, IL; her daughter, Merrit (Wells) Ackland and Phil Ackland of Homer Glen, IL; her son, Troy and Michelle (McGlothlin) Wells of DeKalb, IL; four grandsons Philip (Randi) Ackland; Ryan (Jamie) Ackland; Brent (Hannah) Ackland; and Grant

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He had a great sense of humor and was happiest, when spending time with his family and friends. He had held a position as an office manager for an apartment complex corporation in DeKalb. He had also been employed as a Kyle, S. Davis, 32, of painter, by a business in DeKalb. DeKalb, IL and LaFolHe is survived by: daughter, Lyla; son, Nikolette, TN, passed away lai; mother, ‘Wendy’; half brother, Anthony T. on May 16, 2021. He Simmons; half sister, Payton Davis; paternal was born on July 6th, grandmother, Patricia (Pinion) Davis; mater1988 in DeKalb, IL, to Doyle Shane Davis and nal grandmother, Linda J. (Eames) Wallace; aunt, Rebecca Davis and many more relatives Gwendolyn M. (‘Wendy’ Steward) Davis. and friends. He attended schools in DeKalb, IL; LaFolHe was preceded in death by: father, D. lette, TN; Aurora, IL; and Plainfield, IL, participating in various team sports, throughout Shane Davis; paternal grandfather, Cordell Davis; maternal grandfather, John M. Steward his school years. He participated in private and aunt, Samantha D. Davis. league team sports, as well. During his high The visitation and funeral services will be school years, he and his father were memheld on Monday, May 24th, from 4:00 pm bers of a gym, where they worked out with 6:00 pm, at the Anderson Funeral Home in free weights and other resistance-training machines. During his youth, he and his moth- DeKalb, IL. er shot hoops in the gym and went swimming In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in the pool at the YMCA. He excelled at many to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline athletic endeavors, ie., wrestling, swimming, http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, in diving, skateboarding, motocross biking, surf- memory of Kyle S. Davis. For information, visit www.AndersonFunering, snowboarding, rollerblading, ice skating, alHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. gymnastics, dancing, tennis and golf.

Hampshire for over 20 years. He was caring, strong and family oriented. His hobbies included bee keeping and gardening. His special sense of humor made him unique. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughPeter Reh, 92, of ter, Melissa; son, Steve; four grandchildren, rural Sycamore died peacefully at his home Christopher, Justin, Zakery and Gabrielle; several great grandchildren; two nieces, Pegon Saturday, May 15, gy Lee and Donita Maynard; and his 2 “girls” 2021 surrounded by Mimi and Molly (dachshunds). his loving family and He was preceded in death by his parents; two dachshunds. son, Christopher; granddaughter, Courtney; He was born March four siblings, Margaret, Conrad, Andrew and 31, 1929 in the same home where he died. Louise. A private service will be held at a later date. He was the son of Memorials can be made to Journey Care John and Margaretta (Duthorn) Reh and was Hospice and sent to Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL. 60135. a graduate of the GeTo sign the online guest book or to share a noa High School, Class special memory, go to www.ButalaFuneralof 1947. He married Margaret A. Nielsen on Dec. 15, 1962. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Homes.com Army. Peter was a simple and hard working grain and dairy farmer his entire life. He also worked for J.H. Patterson Lumber in

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