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Looking Back
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by Shaw Media
1921 – 100 YEARS AGO
The tremendous distribution of our wonderful New Universities Dictionary is a matter of only a few days more. We congratulate the thousands of our readers who already own the book and remind those who do not, that they may never again have an opportunity to get as a practical gift, a volume that is not a luxury but a necessity in every home.
Nearly 100 members enjoyed supper together at the Kishwaukee Country Club last evening and then remained for the dance which entertained until a late hour last night. The spacious porches were quite as popular as the dance hall due to the warm evening. The next social affair will be for the ladies and that will be tomorrow afternoon when cards will entertain the women members.
A DeKalb County Illini club will be organized and every resident of the county who has ever had any connection with the University of Illinois, whom it has been possible to reach, has been sent an invitations to attend a dinner which will be held at the Elks Club in Sycamore for the purpose of organizing a DeKalb County Illini club.
John O’Malley, in an effort to catch a ride on a moving train, did not get a good hold of the grab irons on the freight train and according to police reports was badly rolled. Fortunately for the young man, he rolled away from the train instead of under the wheels, and he has already made a vow he will not try to ride the bumpers again but will pay his fare.
During the last few days many people from out of town as well as Malta people have been diligently working at the cemetery in an effort to have the place look attractive on Memorial Day. The efforts of the workers show results too, and the city of the dead presents a very neat appearance from the Lincoln Highway.
Handsome Jack Barry today told authorities that Mrs. Cora Orthwein was jealous of the friendship between the “kissing blonde” and Herbert Zeigler. Authorities claim the testimony of Barry, a man about town, would prove conclusively the jealousy motive for the slaying of Zeigler by Mrs. Cora Orthwein when the woman stands trial here next week.
Photo provided The newly finished DeKalb County Courthouse is pictured in 1905. Photo courtesy of Northern Illinois Digital Library.
According to a report received at the police station this morning, two days after the goods had disappeared, one of the McGlynn boys in the northeast part of DeKalb is minus a watch. He also reports the intruder took along a good pair of trousers. The trousers, in which the watch was fastened, were evidently picked up by someone and disposed of. The police told the young man that if he had not waited for two days before reporting the matter, something might be done.
1946 – 75 YEARS AGO
Camp Grant is ready for its tentative closing date, scheduled for today, with the post being virtually closed as a military installation last night with the camp bakery one of the last units to shut down. There were about 500 persons yet at the camp including 300 German prisoners of war but they are expecting to be transferred within a short time.
Police of Sycamore, accustomed to the usual complaints of stolen bicycles, an occasional auto, and other rather commonplace articles, have a new one to tackle. Yesterday, Carlson Sanderson of North Avenue reported to the police that his boat had been stolen. That’s right, he said his boat had been taken. The boat was being kept in the gravel pit and it disappeared during the past few days. Mr. Sanderson asked police to keep an eye open for it, figuring that some youngsters might have appropriated it for a ride in the Kishwaukee, and some land owner along the river might be reporting a stray boat on his property.
End of the school year calls for added care and caution on the part of drivers of motor vehicles as instead of being confined to classrooms at regular hours, the children will be on the streets at most any time. Traffic hazards will increase considerably because of the age of present day cars and the stepped-up travel trend. Charles Hayes, president of the Chicago Motor Club, also points out that the nation will not have the services of the school safety patrols during the summer months. These boys and girls serve only during the school term, and they are just as anxious for play and recreation as their classmates whom they helped to protect.
At a track meet held at Wheaton College, Bob Brewer, a Paw Paw boy, broke the record in the 440 yard event by running the event in 51 seconds from the old mark. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Brewer of Paw Paw.
1971 – 50 YEARS AGO
The color guard and firing squad representing all veteran organizations gave the traditional gun salute at the Kishwaukee River Bridge on East Lincoln Highway in DeKalb before dropping flowers into the water from the bridge.
A biologist from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife division, determined that the flying animals that attacked two students last week at the Northern Illinois University lagoon are screech and saw-whet owls. The owls attacked since they were probably nesting in the area. No nests were found upon investigation, however.
A contract has been awarded for a new township garage on Route 72 to Farmer’s Sales and Service of Kirkland. The old structure was destroyed by winds early this spring. The building will be of steel, 50 feet-by-62 feet, 3 inches, some larger than the former garage.
The DeKalb County Farm Bureau has taken a position opposing the proposed toll road extension west of Aurora. Farm Bureau President Howard Mullins said the Illinois Agricultural Association along with farm bureaus in Ogle, Lee and Kane counties are also opposing the building of the toll road, which Mullins said “would destroy many acres of prime farmland.”
1996 – 25 YEARS AGO
The DeKalb County Board may soon make a decision on the future of the county nursing home. The ad hoc Health Care Planning Committee will send a resolution to the full board for its June 19 meeting allowing the members to vote yea or no to the public/private partnership with Kishwaukee Community Hospital and Oak Crest Retirement Center.
Twelve minutes for one penny, that is the cost to feed the parking meters in downtown Sycamore. The fine, if the time expires or a shopper ignores the meter, is 25 cents. The parking meters and their costs may be nearly as dated as hitching posts, which has prompted some city council members to consider removing them.
Anyone looking for a job in the DeKalb area this summer may be in luck, as local businesses, in one survey, report they will be hiring. Forty-three percent of the local businesses surveyed said they will hire additional workers in July, August and September.
DeKalb Women’s Club programs at the library. names Women of the Year The Somonauk Public Library is
The DeKalb Women’s Club named located at 700 E. LaSalle St. For more Ging Smith and Linda Wahlstrom as its information, call 815-498-2440. 2021 Women of the Year.
Criteria for the award include having Sycamore Library kicks off provided exemplary summer reading program service to the club The Sycamore Public Library Summer and support of its Reading Challenge runs from now until projects, which July 30. focus on support of The Summer Reading Challenge is a education and the fun program designed to engage all age DeKalb community. groups in exploring new ideas, books and
“This year’s activities. As participants read and take recipients not only Ging Smith part in activities, they are eligible to helped the club unlock badges and prizes. through the past The best way to track your progress is year’s challenges, through the Beanstack app or website. they also have kept Readers who are not comfortable with the club strong for technology can stop in the library for a years through their book log. Read just two hours per week leadership, creativ- to earn a variety of prizes. The more you ity and hard work,” Linda Wahlstrom read, the more prizes you win. club co-president Those who have trouble setting up or Angela Johansson said in a news release. accessing their account or have any
Smith and Wahlstrom were also com- other questions, should call 815-895mended for their ongoing efforts at 2500 or visit www.sycamorelibrary.org. recruitment and community outreach as well as their exemplary service as officers and committee chairwomen.
Founded in 1896, the DeKalb Women’s Club has a long tradition of community contributions, including the purchase and donation of Annie’s Woods in 1912 for use as a public park and the restoration and furnishing of the Little House on the Ellwood House grounds. Currently, the group presents annual scholarships to DeKalb High School students to attend Kishwaukee College and Northern Illinois University. Other organizations that benefit from the club include the Salvation Army, the DeKalb County Nursing and Rehab Center, the DeKalb Library, Heifer International and Operation Smiles.
The DeKalb Women’s Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Friday of every month October through December and February through May. For membership information, call 779-212-2042.
SOMONAUK – Because of poor weather conditions, the May Book Sale at the Somonauk Public Library has been rescheduled to June 3-5.
The sale will run from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Proceeds from the book and bake sale help the Friends of the Somonauk Public Library support the children’s summer reading program and co-sponsor evening
DeKalb Library to reopen hours, public meeting rooms
DeKALB – Beginning Tuesday, June 1, the DeKalb Public Library will be open at its pre-pandemic hours. New hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be increased seating available, though social distancing will still be practiced. Until updated by the DeKalb County Health Department, masks will still be required for patrons and staff. Public meeting and study rooms will be available with capacity limits. Reserve a room by visiting dkpl.org. Patrons can reserve meeting space up to four months in advance but will be required to follow DeKalb County Health guidelines on masks and social distancing. The library’s Tree Room in the Children’s department and the Teen Room will remain closed until further notice. Indoor library programming will not begin until September. Until then, workshops and events will be held virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live or outdoors in the library courtyard or at DeKalb parks. Visit dkpl.org for a calendar of upcoming events. As the library is no longer quarantining materials, books, magazines, CDs and DVDs that patrons touch while browsing now can be returned directly to their shelves. Newspapers also must be returned before leaving the building.
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Photo provided Members of the Genoa Lions Club recently helped the Genoa Park District spruce up local playgrounds as part of the park district’s annual Park Volunteer Day. The Lions helped clean up Lions Corner Park and two other parks. They also spread new wood chips under all the playground equipment, which helps absorb the impact from a fall and keeps mud and weeds away from the play area. Many volunteers also cleaned debris from North State Road recently and collected donations to support the Lions of Illinois Foundation with a Tootsie Pop Day. Participating members from both events included President Hector Feliciano, Paul Bafia, Ron Sheahan, George Meckel, Mike Dreska and his son, James; Aric Coleman, Greg Cravatta, Jerry Helland, Todd Merritt and Mike Ross.
DeKalb Township looks to fill clerk vacancy
THE MIDWEEK
The DeKalb Township Board of Trustees is seeking to fill its clerk position, after newly elected clerk Nicole Crespo notified the board on May 10 she would no longer serve in the role.
According to a news release, Crespo, who ran unopposed for township clerk during the April consolidated election, notified the township Board of Trustees in a letter dated May 10 that she was “announcing her inability to fulfill the clerk position.”
Crespo was the third person to fill the clerk role since January, after longtime Township Clerk Lynn Kunde, who served in the position since 2005, resigned in January amid a controversy over the ballot for supervisor prior to the April election. Kunde was replaced by an interim clerk, Kevin Flavin, who was appointed to fill the role until the election, when Crespo was elected by the voters.
The board will take action at the June 9 meeting to fill the vacancy by appointment, according to the news release from Township Supervisor Mary Hess. Hess was elected in April following a ballot battle during which challenger Jim Luebke’s candidacy papers were not certified after he mistakenly left out a required piece of validation paperwork.
Minimum required qualifications include legal voter and resident status in DeKalb Township for at least one year. Specific duties of the clerk position are available by request. Anyone interested in being considered for this appointment is asked to submit a letter of interest no later than Thursday, June 3, to Mary Hess.
Letters can be mailed or dropped off at the Township Building at 2323 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb, or submitted by email to supervisor@dekalbtownship. org. Further instructions will be provided upon receipt of letter of interest, the release states.
Those interested should direct questions to Hess at supervisor@ dekalbtownship.org or call 815-7588282.
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THE MIDWEEK
DeKALB – Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its doors at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 12.
The DeKalb location at 2569 Sycamore Road, is the 34th store in Illinois, according to a news release, and brings approximately 25 to 30 new jobs to the community. The store will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
“We’re ready to serve and deliver value to customers in DeKalb and all of DeKalb County,” John Santagata, store manager, said in a news release. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on Harbor Freight for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price. We are the place for quality tools at the lowest prices for mechanics, contractors, homeowners and hobbyists – any tool user who cares about value.”
The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools (which come with a lifetime warranty) and more.
During the COVID-19 crisis, all Harbor Freight stores have implemented more frequent cleaning and are following the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, including social distancing to protect the health and safety of customers and associates. Any individual who has any COVID-19 symptoms is asked to shop on the website, www.harborfreight.com rather than in stores.
Photo provided Contractors work on the Harbor Freight Tools store within the Target shopping center in DeKalb. The new store is scheduled to officially open June 12.
Harbor Freight Tools was founded in Southern California in 1977, when 17-year-old Eric Smidt began transforming his father’s small sales business into a successful mail order company.
Today, Harbor Freight has more than 1,100 stores across the country with more than 23,000 employees. The company is still family owned and remains true to its humble beginnings while serving more than 40 million customers, according to the release.
Another of the company’s core values is giving back to the communities it serves. In order to help protect healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients, Harbor Freight recently donated its entire stock of nitrile gloves, N-95 masks and face shields to hospitals in every community served by a Harbor Freight Tools store.
Harbor Freight Tools also is a major supporter of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, an initiative of The Smidt Foundation, established by Harbor Freight’s founder Eric Smidt, to advance excellent skilled trades education in public high schools across America. The program’s flagship program is the annual Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, which honors 18 outstanding public high school skilled trades teachers and their programs with $1 million in cash awards. This year’s winners will be announced in October. For more information, visit harborfreighttoolsforschools.org.
Harbor Freight Tools also supports nonprofit organizations that serve K-12 public education, first responders and veterans. For more information on the gift card donations program, visit harborfreightgivingback.org.
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SYCAMORE – Donors from around the world contributed to the largest-ever Give DeKalb County by donating more than $1.5 million in support of 130 nonprofit organizations and endowment funds.
This year, 3,240 donors from 44 states and four countries made 8,363 donations totaling $1,540,009 during the 24-hour giving day. Of that total, $688,245 in donations were made online, $688,381 by mail and $168,987 in the bonus pool, which boosted all online and mail-in donations.
Give DeKalb County is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.
“May 6 was an electrifying day highlighting the importance of nonprofit organizations, the impact of generosity and the incredible community pride in DeKalb County,” DCNP Director Ben Bingle said in a news release. “More than 3,200 people made over 8,300 donations through this event. The outpouring of support from donors was remarkable and we appreciate every single donor who shared their generosity through Give DeKalb County.”
Give DeKalb County reached alltime highs in every major category, including total donors, total donations, number of participating nonprofits, bonus pool total and grand total.
Donors gave by mail between April 22 and May 6 and online on May 6. The fundraiser topped $1 million just after
Photo provided A donor drops off a donation during Give DeKalb County on May 6. This year, more than $1.5 million was raised during the annual day of giving.
6 p.m. May 6.
Brian Reis, executive director of the Ellwood House Museum and Give DeKalb County committee chair, said he was excited by the results.
“Give DeKalb County is an extraordinary day to witness the power of philanthropy in our community,” Reis said in the release. “I am astounded by the generous giving on May 6 and know that every dollar is a welcome and needed donation for our nonprofit organizations.”
A record number of community partners donated to the bonus pool, including: 3M, AM/PM Solutions & Services, Anderson Funeral Home, Byers Brewing Co., Cathy Doederlein, Chulick Family Fund, Curran Family Endowment Fund, Dan and Kathy Schewe, Dave and Suzanne Juday, David and Beth Prestegaard, DeKalb County Community Foundation, Drake Castle Charitable Fund, Ed and Debbie Rosenow, Facebook, First Midwest Bank, Heartland Bank and Trust Co., Herb and Linda Holderman, Horizons Unlimited Foundation, Ideal Industries Foundation, James K. and Loretta M. Hipple Family Fund, Joe and Andria Mitchell, Johns Family Donor Advised Fund, Joyce and Craig Mathey, Karen and Joseph Grush, Keicher Insurance Agency Inc., Leeward Energy, Lehan Drugs, Lynne Waldeland, Mark Mannebach and Erika Schlichter, Nancy D. Castle Charitable Fund, NIU’s Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies Ambassadors, Paul and Cheryl Callighan, Reva Jungst, Sally Bruch, Scott and Kristin Miller, Shepard Construction Soft Water City Inc., SOW Coffee Co., Stephen Kalber, Steve and Patricia Faivre, Sycamore Cinco de Mayo, Syndeo, The Suter Co. Inc., Thomas Warren and Friends Fund, Thrivent Financial – Shawn Blobaum, Turner Family Charitable Fund, Victoria Young Donor Advised Fund, Wrennhouse Fund, Yerkes Consulting LLC., and Zurbrugg Family.
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The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership is a membership-based program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Established in 2012, DCNP’s mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector through leadership, professional development and collaboration. Learn more at www.dcnp.org.
Sycamore High music department wins 2nd in Illinois
THE MIDWEEK
SYCAMORE – Sycamore’s music program again has cemented its claim as one of the best in Illinois.
The Sycamore High School Music Department won second place in the 2021 Illinois High School Association Music Sweepstakes competition for Class A schools.
The win marks the third Top 3 finish in as many years, and the sixth Top 3 finish since 2009. Class A programs are the second largest in Illinois, with school districts having between 555 and 1,254 students.
The awards were based on results from video-recorded student solo and small ensemble performances for the online IHSA Solo/Ensemble Festival, and also from recorded band, orchestra and choir performances for the online IHSA Organizational Festival.
In addition, the SHS Orchestra program placed first in Class A for its Solo/Ensemble results. Sycamore’s band and vocal programs each won seventh place rankings.
Overall, SHS scored 567 points to capture second place statewide. Chicago High School for the Arts, at 726 points, won first place.
“Our results this year are an absolute tribute to the dedication and excellence of our SHS music students,” Scott Mertens, music department chair, said in a news release. “Their motivation and determination are what allowed Sycamore to participate and eventually thrive this year, and they should take great pride in their achievement.
“Also, congratulations go to their teachers and private instructors, whose efforts in working with our students was key to their success. It is truly an award that our students, school and community can take pride in.”
Due to health and safety concerns, schools of all sizes worked around technical hurdles to record performances and submit them electronically for judging this year.
“We’re just delighted,” Sycamore superintendent Steve Wilder said in the release. “In a school year that has brought so many challenges, so many disappointments, and so much frustration, it’s wonderful to celebrate our music program’s fantastic success in this year’s IHSA sweepstakes. We could not be prouder of our students, faculty and staff, who have shown us again that persistence pays off. Thank you for this moment in the sun.”
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Watercolor artist Steve Puttrich will demonstate his work at the June 3 meeting of the Kishwaukee Valley Art League.
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore, and the general public is invited to atttend this informative demonstation.
Puttrich started his studies at the American Academy of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. He received degrees in architectural illustration, graphic design and fine art. Puttrich studied watercolor painting under the academy’s director, Irving Shapiro, and oil painting under Eugene Hall. Says Puttrich, “Above all, art connects. And when art is created with intent and design, it tells stories that connect hearts.”
Puttrich’s career has included working 35 years as an artist, designer and vice president of creative services for the Parsons Corporations. Along with his wife, Bobbie, also an artist, Puttrich is now enjoying painting and teaching full-time around the country. He also is an instructor at Chicago’s Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art.
For 2021, Puttrich is the acting artist in residence for the Plein Air Painters of Chicago. He enjoys demonstrating his craft throughout various local venues and has won several awards in plein-air painting events, as well as quick painting competitions in both oil and watercolor.
KVAL’s featured artists for the month of June will be Deborah and Alec Rossiter. Deborah’s acrylic landscape paintings and Alec’s hard shell gourd art
with be displayed in the front window of the Gallery on State from June 7 until July 3.
The Kishwaukee Valley Art League is committed to promoting local artists and dedicated to the development of upcoming artists in the Kishwaukee Valley area. Hy-Vee and Waste management are patron members of the organization. Visit www.kval-nfp. org for information.
