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WEEK IN REVIEW Sycamore OKs $99K deal for water main By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com As a class-action lawsuit against the city related to water quality continues, Sycamore officials recently approved a $99,200 agreement with Crystal Lakebased Baxter and Woodman to complete design and bidding services for the city’s 2022 water main and street improvement plan. Acting City Manager Maggie Peck said city staff originally presented the plan, which covers 2022 through 2025, earlier this year. She said the first project that would be completed is the water main on Route 64 and Sabin, Exchange and North Governor streets. Peck said the city would be able to com-

plete the construction phase of the project in-house if it went with Baxter and Woodman for design and bidding. “This is about 25% less than what we budgeted for,” Peck said. The City Council voted 8-0 to approve the service agreement during its meeting June 28. There was no additional public discussion among aldermen before the vote. The update comes amid continued concerns by Sycamore residents who have expressed dismay over drinking water quality and conflicting lead level water test results. These matters have some residents calling on the city to address whether water coming into their homes has lead in it. City officials have said the water is safe to drink, per state-certifica-

tion standards, but some residents question its safety, saying that no amount of lead is safe for human consumption. After months of public outcry over water quality concerns, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the city of Sycamore by multiple residents in October. City officials previously denied that the water, which many residents reported is brown and has a foul odor and texture, is unsafe to drink. City staff also looked at getting a forgivable loan from the state to replace lead water lines throughout the city. The City Council also recently approved implementing a separate program that would give at least a $1,000 utility bill credit for homeowners who replace lead water service lines on their private property.

Amazon plans solar farms in Bureau, DeKalb counties By TOM COLLINS

tcollins@shawmedia.com Amazon plans to build solar farms in Bureau and DeKalb counties – but in both counties, it appears the tech giant may have worked out private property rights before seeking regulatory approval. Amazon issued a news release June 24 announcing 14 new off-site renewable energy projects in the United States, Canada, Finland and Spain toward powering 100% of company activities with renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of its schedule. Two of the 14 new projects are located in Bureau County and DeKalb County, bringing Amazon’s solar farm total in the state to three, according to the press release. A media liaison did not return a

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call seeking additional information such as which townships the solar farms were to be sited. The press release was the first that Bureau County officials had heard of Amazon’s plans. Neither the chairwoman of the county board, the zoning enforcement office nor North Central Illinois Council of Governments had received any sort of notification from Amazon prior to the news release. That was the case for DeKalb County, as well. It also is not clear where in DeKalb County the tech giant intends to build the project, though residents voiced concerns during a June 9 County Board Commitee of the Whole meeting about rumblings of industrial solar projects coming to the Clare, DeKalb and Malta areas. More recently, residents urged county

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planning and zoning officials to consider revisiting county code regarding solar energy projects during a DeKalb County planning and zoning committee meeting. Steve Faivre, chairman of the planning and zoning committee for the DeKalb County Board, cautioned his constituents that Amazon’s announcement in no way means a solar farm is a done deal. “The announcement means they’re going to be coming in with an application for a permit,” Faivre explained, “and in DeKalb County there are several steps to that process.” Solar energy projects are under a special use designation in DeKalb County, according to county code. That means each individual project is subject to its own public hearing and County Board vote on a more case-by-case basis.

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ON THE COVER Brady Blank, 6, of DeKalb puts his handprint on one of the shapes on the new mural in the Hopkins Park pedestrian underpass below Sycamore Road. A new mural program has been started in DeKalb to highlight the community. See story, page 6. Photo by Mark Busch mbusch@shawmedia.com

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THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – After a year off because of the COVID19 pandemic, the 15th annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend will kick off Friday, July 9, with Cary Sheley’s Little Big Band from Rockford. All levels of ballroom dance couples and singles with friends are invited to enjoy Let’s Dance Weekend. The Welcome Dance will run from 8 to 11 p.m. in Northern Illinois University’s Duke Ellington Ballroom, 340 Carroll Ave. in DeKalb. Recommended attire is casual up to formal. Leather soled shoes are required on the main floor. At-door guests can register 30 minutes prior to any dance. Discounted balcony seats are reserved for listen-only guests. Free parking is available in nearby lots to Holmes Student Center. On Saturday, July 10, ballroom dance faculty will be enriched by two new guest lesson instructors. Cathy Binko-DeRaimo and Frank DeRaimo own and teach at Brookfield Ballroom near Milwaukee. They will join Pat Ray of Aurora and another instructor. Some additional students will be accepted at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at the welcome desk located at the west entrance Duke Ellington Ballroom. On Saturday afternoon, the Shananigans Dance Combo will play from 2 to 4 p.m. The cabaret dance is an opportunity for couples to practice new learned moves and relax with a live combo. Leader and bass player Roger Hintzsche and vocalist Maureen Christine will be joined by Denny Vaupel on piano, Mike Bazan on reeds and Ken

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Kelly and Evelyn Haworth of Maricopa, Arizona, will return to the 15th annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend July 9-11. White on drums. The combo will accept music requests. Saturday’s Grand Ball, to be held from 8 to 11:15 p.m., will feature host John Smith and the Shananigans Big Band of DeKalb. At 7:45 p.m., a patriotic salute will feature Nancy Killeen and guests on the

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Tour the Barbed Wire National Historic Site THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Glidden Homestead and Historical Center is offering Sunday tours of the National Register of Historic places site where barbed wire was invented. From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 11, visitors can tour the home where Joseph Glidden and his family lived when he created his most famous invention and see a working onsite blacksmith shop. Programs at Glidden Homestead are made possible in part by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund. This year’s theme is “A Treasure at 160” since 2021 marks the 160th anniversary of Joseph Glidden’s home. A National Register of Historic Place site, it is the home where Glidden lived when he invented barbed wire. The home was extensively remodeled in 1910 by a prominent architect and continued as a Glidden family residence until it became a museum in 1998.

Joseph Glidden developed barbed wire in DeKalb in 1873 and went on to patent numerous other inventions. Barbed wire production continued at the homestead site through the winter of 1873 into the spring of 1874, when the operation moved into town. Glidden built the Glidden House Hotel in downtown DeKalb that opened in 1877. In June 1879, J.F. Glidden Publishing bought the DeKalb County Chronicle that had been started earlier that year. Glidden was mayor of DeKalb from 1881-1883. A tentative program listing for the 2021 season can be found at www.gliddenhomestead.org/events.html. The Glidden Homestead, located at 921 W. Lincoln Highway, is taking reservations for tours. Admission is $4 per adult and free for children younger than 14. For more information, visit www. gliddenhomestead.org, email info@ gliddenhomestead.org or call 815-7567904.

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New DeKalb murals hope to inspire additional artists and projects By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The City of DeKalb has two new murals, and the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission hopes they are catalysts to new public works of art. On June 18, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of DeKalb’s colorful Unity mural. The mural, nicknamed “Project Underpass,” is located in the pedestrian underpass below Lincoln Highway that connects Northern Illinois University and Prairie Park in DeKalb. The mural was painted by four local artists – Aaron Robertson, Shannon Gallagher, Jordan Jacob and Ivy Vargas – over four months last summer. A few days after the ribbon-cutting event, the city’s Public Works department had a community mural painting event on June 22, to paint the Hopkins Park pedestrian underpass below Sycamore Road in DeKalb. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes describes the murals as “a real opportunity to make a difference in the community.” “I hope there’s a lot more public art projects because we [as a city] are open to it and want it,” he said. “Public art is something I would really like us to expand on, even beyond murals. I’d love to see things like sculptures, colored sidewalks, art projects. I’m looking forward to seeing the projects in the future.” Barnes said that as a business owner, he has traveled extensively, seeing public art in downtowns and airports across the country. “The significance of art cannot be understated because it forms an emotional connection to the viewer,” he said. “I want the experience when people come to DeKalb to be memorable and positive, and art is one of the ways to do that. I want DeKalb to be top of mind for them. Displays of public art further the pride a lot of us have in the community, and the displays share that with anyone that visits.” Artists interested in creating a mural in DeKalb can participate in the city’s Public Mural Program. The city’s Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission has created guidelines to help artists get started. For more information about

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Brad Hoey, chair of the Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission, speaks prior to the ribbon cutting June 18 for the Unity mural on the underpass below Lincoln Highway near Northern Illinois University. The mural was painted by four local artists, Aaron Robertson, Ivy Vargas, Jordan Jacob and Shannon Gallagher. murals in DeKalb, visit www.cityofdekalb.com/murals. The CCEC also is soliciting privately owned buildings to be considered for mural sites. Contact information can be found on the new webpage so building owners can have their property suggested to local artists. Brad Hoey, chair of the CCEC, said that seeing the murals get completed is “very rewarding.” “The murals celebrate the arts in our community and highlight the culture that we have, our heritage and our diversity,” Hoey said. “There’s some good momentum going. How can we take advantage of these potential artistic opportunities? COVID has given us some potential for a reset. We have great talent in the community and people that want to make a difference. We can showcase their talent and celebrating what’s happening here in the community with art.” To guide artists in creating new murals, the CCEC created a mural policy last year. The policy defines a

mural as “a painting, mosaic, or bas relief that is applied directly to a wall, or other process that is clearly visible from the public right-of-way.” To propose a new mural, applicants must notify the CCEC’s staff liaison with a letter of intent to apply three to six months in advance of a deadline. A meeting between the lead artist, property owner, community partner(s) and city staff will follow to ensure guidelines, expectations and points of accountability are understood. Artists must obtain permission from property owner, complete an application and submit any supplementary materials required. “Creating the guidelines provides a framework so if we have someone that is interested in creating public art, there’s a mechanism to get such a project started,” Hoey said. “We wanted to answer questions about how to get started, funding and the creation process.” The City of DeKalb’s mural project website has a list of city-owned prop-

erties that can be used in a mural application, including: the community center and annex building at 330 N. Grove St., DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport hangars, the streets division building at 1316 Market St., the water division building at 1216 Market St., the cold storage building at 1510 Market St., Barb City Manor at 680 Haish Boulevard, City Hall, the police station, fire stations, water towers, water treatment centers and well houses. Owners of private property can volunteer to have their building listed on the mural project website as a possible mural site by emailing Scott Zak, management analyst for the City of DeKalb, at scott.zak@cityofdekalb. com. “It’s exciting to be a part of the project early on, before the murals are created,” Zak said. “There are a lot of great ideas and a lot of great projects in the works, and we can’t wait. We’re hopeful that new projects and forms of public art will soon decorate all around DeKalb.”

THE MIDWEEK Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club of DeKalb will sponsor the return of the annual Biking With Beanzie recreational bike ride on Sunday, July 18, after last year’s event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the years, approximately 7,500 riders have traveled the Biking With Beanzie routes either once or multiple times. Some have joined every year. During that time the event has raised approximately $170,000, which has been returned to the community for various programs and projects. Biking with Beanzie starts and ends at DeKalb High School, 501 W. Dresser Road in DeKalb. Distance options for the event include 25-, 46- and 62-mile routes (distances are approximate) which cater to a variety of skill levels. Multiple routes can be combined to create a longer ride. The routes take cyclists through DeKalb, Cortland and areas of rural DeKalb, Ogle and Lee counties. Each has wellmarked directional and humorous signage throughout. Rest and refreshment stops will be available. Kishwaukee Kiwanis members and family members along with Kiwanis Aktion Club-Opportunity House, NIU Circle K, Sycamore Key Club members and DeKalb County 4-H clubs help with this support. When riders return to DHS, they will find plenty of snacks and drinks. Registration is available online or via mail. The fee is $27 before July 14, and $35 after that date and onsite at the event. T-shirts may be purchased separately for $10.

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The Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club will host the annual Biking with Beanzie ride on July 18. Onsite registration will take place between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. All riders need to be out riding by 10 a.m. and back by 3 p.m. Payment for onsite registration can be made with cash or by check only, there is not an ATM machine available. Credit card payment can be done using a smartphone through Active.com. Kishwaukee Kiwanis works to serve and support

the children of the community and the world. Contributions and proceeds from Biking With Beanzie will help fund pathway, greenway, parks and other community service projects throughout DeKalb County. To register and for information, visit www.kishkiwanis.org, call 331-442-4166, email bikingwithbeanzie@yahoo.com or send mail to Kiwanis Beanzie Ride, PO Box 1007, DeKalb, IL 60115.

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Westminster installs associate pastor THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Westminster Presbyterian Church has a new associate pastor. The Rev. Molly K. Morris was installed as the associate pastor for youth, family and community outreach at Westminster Presbyterian Church in DeKalb at an outdoor service on May 23. It was an ecumenical service, featuring the Rev. Dr. Joe Mitchell of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Rabbi Julie Adler of Congregation

Beth Shalom, and various Presbyterian pastors from the area, as well as youth from the congregation. Morris graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, California, in 2018. Since then, she has served as a chaplain resident at a hospital, a case manager for a family violence program, and a parttime youth coordinator at a presbyterian church – all in New Orleans. At Westminster, Morris will minister to youth and their families, over-

seeing the church’s community outreach – which includes a free food distribution out of the church’s parking lot every Thursday – as well as preaching once a month. Westminster Presbyterian Church is located at 830 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. Services are held at 10 a.m. Sundays, both in person and streaming online. A free mobile food distribution also happens out of the church parking lot at 11 a.m. every Thursday. Everyone is welcome.

DEKALB – The Friends of Barb City Manor Resale Shop will host an outdoor sale fundraiser. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 8, and Friday, July 9, at Barb City Manor, 680 Haish Blvd. in DeKalb. The sale will be on the First Street side of building, at the corner of First and Bush streets. Items for sale include clothing for men and women, shoes, collectibles, furniture, housewares, books and home decor. New items will be added throughout the day. As a safety precaution for the residents of Barb City Manor, the in-house shop has remained closed. The Resale Shop is run by volunteers and is stocked with donations from the community. All proceeds directly benefit Barb City Manor residents. Sales help with Barb City Manor newspaper subscriptions, birthday and holiday events, activities and the Barb City Manor Rental Assistance Fund. For information, call Sarah, Karol or Anne at 815-756-8444 or send email to bcitymanor@yahoo.com. – The MidWeek

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An enormous booze raid was pulled off by Sheriff Decker in the village of Hinckley on the 4th of July, resulting in the arrest of 15 violators. The first to be arrested was Edward Baie, who admitted he had operated a still of the capacity of about 10 gallons. His hired man, Leslie Martin, was arrested next, who admitted he was a co-partner of Baie in the distilling operations and also sold the moonshine, dividing the profits with Baie on a 50-50 basis. Charles O. Larson was recently granted a patent on a baggage truck holder. This truck holder automatically holds the tongue of the baggage truck from the ground and also provides a brake, which prevents the truck from running off the platform onto the tracks. The device is remarkably simple and performs its work without any weights or chains. Mr. Larson has spent about a year’s work on this truck holder and he plans to manufacture and place it on the market. The North Western crossing at Seventh Street was repaired yesterday and will probably last for several months. Today the section gang is leveling up the tracks in front of the station. The heavy traffic on the line makes it necessary to continually keep the roadbed in the best state of repair. The Daily Vacation Bible school opened with great promise this morning. The leaders and teachers are enthusiastic over the prospects. There were nearly 200 children present at the two centers. The Methodist church is being used for the north side center and the First Baptist church for the south side center. It should still be kept in mind that this is a community school and these centers are being used to avoid the necessity of having the children cross the tracks and Lincoln Highway.

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Cortland School is pictured in 1934. Photo courtesy DeKalb County History Center Archives.

On Saturday night, “Rusty” Hedberg, of the news stand, who is always in a hurry, threw a tire from his Smith motorcycle in going around the corner at Pine and Fourth streets. Unable to fix it at the time, ”Rusty” pulled the wheel to the side of the road and walked. Officer Martin was called to the corner Sunday night by the residents who feared there might have been a serious accident. He pulled the wheel over to the church lawn. The police wagon was called and the broken wheel was taken to the station.

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Sheriff Al Deisz received a call at 1:15 o’clock this morning to the home of George Pigott, who lives west of the Kishwaukee Airport, that someone was stealing his chickens. When the sheriff arrived, no one could be found, but the chickens were still up and about causing quite a disturbance. It was not known whether any were missing or not. It was thought that due to the meat shortage someone was looking for a Sunday meal. On Wednesday, the tree that stood between the two driveways at the north end of the Fargo Hotel in Sycamore was

cut down. The stump is to be dragged out after which the preparations for paving will begin. The alley has been closed for perhaps some half a century and just a short time ago it was opened. After it had been opened a short while, it was decided that it needed some improvement. Since it will be used by large freight trucks, widening and paving is of main importance. W.C. Mummert, farm adviser, announces that there will be an opportunity for farmers interested in new oats to see several new varieties in a trail plot demonstration. The plot, which is in progress for the second year, is on the DeKalb Agricultural Association farm located 1 mile north and 2 miles east of the Waterman airport. A bright new sign is now swinging over what used to be known as Gambles Hardware Store and reads as follows: “Lee Hagen’s Hardware and Auto Supplies.” The products will be the same as before and the management will be the same. One half of the store will be devoted to electrical appliances and household goods while the other half will be for hardware.

DANCE – ELVA HALL. Saturday July 6. Starts at 9 P.M. Music by Brandt’s Orchestra Hemp mill employees from Esmond and their families held a picnic Sunday evening at Kingston Park. Monday, July 1, saw the last of the hemp processed and the future of the plant remains undecided. DeKalb’s playgrounds, which are operating on a regular fiveday-a-week schedule, are to take a brief vacation over the Fourth of July weekend. At the conclusion of the playground activities this afternoon, they will remain closed for the fourth, fifth and sixth of July. The four playgrounds will reopen on Monday, July 8, on regular schedules, which means morning and afternoon at the Glidden, Haish and Ellwood and afternoon sessions at the McMurry school.

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO

After years of delays and work on an extension for Annie Glidden Road from Alternate 30 south to Taylor Street (South Malta Road), the new arterial route opened officially this morning. When the tollway extension is completed, this

The newly created intersection upgrading at 14th and Pleasant streets in DeKalb left the corner with a vast cement expanse that has upset city council members due to its being useless and an eyesore, instead of a green area with plantings or at least with green cement and plastic shrubbery. However, now that the cement work is completed, children can maybe paint a shuffleboard court, hopscotch pattern or model car racetrack on the traffic island and hope they don’t get run over by a wavering motorist. If the island were built in downtown Chicago, it would make a fine bus stop or elevated train waiting platform, but in DeKalb, who has a use for it? After 13 years of business in the Shamrock Tavern, 147 N. Third St., DeKalb, Tom McCabe Sr., plans to open a new lounge in the building that housed Wirtz and Wirtz Furniture.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar signed several new gang laws last week, measures local law enforcement officials say could prove helpful, although perhaps not as necessary in DeKalb County as they may be elsewhere. A $1 million pilot program was launched to protect witnesses and victims who help convict gang members by temporarily relocating them. The 3M Midwest Distribution Center in DeKalb is planning an expansion which should double the size of its current facility. The expansion will include a 150,000-square-foot addition of its Corporate Drive location. The new space will be in addition to the 38,000-square-foot expansion, and a new conveyor system, approved about six months ago.

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1921 – 100 YEARS AGO

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Input needed for History Center Bracket Game THE MIDWEEK The DeKalb County History Center is seeking community input for a second round of a friendly competition to identify 16 historically significant “objects” throughout the county. In conjunction with the upcoming exhibit, “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects,” planned to open in September, the center is encouraging people to think about landmarks, locations, buildings (even those no longer around), as well as personal items that provide insights into local history. The objects will be ranked, put into brackets, and be eligible for voting starting on July 20. The suggestions from the public will be compiled to create a second “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects” Bracket Game Challenge. “This is a great opportunity for our community members to guide us in identifying additional historic treasurers from throughout our county,” Michelle Donahoe, DeKalb County History Center executive director, said in a news release. “In 2020, the History Center selected the objects for the game, now we are asking the public to share their ideas on what to include in this second round.”

Participants will be able to cast votes via the History Center’s website or through the social media channels Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Detailed stories regarding each of the objects will be accessible through the website dekalbcountyhistory.org, along with a downloadable bracket form and the list of items from the first bracket game held in April 2020. For one day only, July 19, participants can register their vote to predict the winner of the 16 nominated object via the History Center’s website. All winning predictions will be in the drawing for a personal guided tour (up to 10) of the exhibit by History Center staff. If you are interested in submitting a nomination(s), include an image and a short description of the DeKalb County historical connection with the object. Photo provided Submittals should be sent by July 17 to The DeKalb County History Center is launching a second bracket game connected to its info@dekalbcountyhistory.org. An September exhibit, “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects.” image of the winning object will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall at the HisThe History Center will collect the vote during 24 hours. For the final tory Center among the “History of nominations until July 17. If there are round, the 2020 bracket winner – Dairy DeKalb County in 100 Objects” display. more than 16 suggestions, the 16 most Joy – will face the winning object from The opening of the exhibit to the public popular “objects” will be selected. this year’s bracket game. Voting will is set for Sept. 25. Then, they will be arranged in brack- begin on July 20 and end Sept. 7, with For more information, contact the ets. Twice a week beginning July 20, the ultimate winning object announce- History Center at 815-895-5762 or info@ two objects “compete” as people can ment on Sept. 16. dekalbcountyhistory.org.

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THE MIDWEEK The following is a calendar list of the July locations for the DeKalb County Community Gardens’ Grow Mobile, a mobile food pantry that offers free food and household items to all who come, no requirements necessary. All food packages are prepacked and will be distributed drive-thru style. DCCG is working hard to ensure the well-being of residents, staff and volunteers and asks that attendees practice hand hygiene and to stay home if they are sick. Grow Mobile dates in July: 4 to 6 p.m. July 6, Waterman Lions Park, Waterman 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 7, Malta Township Library, 203 Adams St., Malta 11 a.m. to noon July 8, Westminster

Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb 8 to 9:30 a.m. July 10, Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St., Kingston 3 to 5 p.m. July 13, Cortland Lions Club Shelter, 70 S. Llanos St., Cortland 11 a.m. to noon July 15, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb 3 to 5 p.m. July 20, University Village Apartments, near basketball courts, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 21, Family Service Agency, 1325 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 4 to 6 p.m. July 27, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 340 W. Arnold Road, Sandwich 11 a.m. to noon July 29, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb

Glad Tidings Church, 2325 N. First St. in DeKalb, will host a Hymn Sing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. The public is invited. Call the church office at 815-758-4919 for more information.

Adventure Works appoints new director

DeKALB – Katie Watts has been selected as the new executive director of Adventure Works of DeKalb County. She succeeds founder Lynette Spencer, as she retires from the organization. Watts began her role on July 1, as Adventure Works enters its 12th year. Watts brings extensive professional experience and knowledge in experiential learning, social emotional learning and administration. She joins Adventure Works from her current role as principal at Lincoln Academy in Roselle. Watts holds a master’s degree from the American College of Education in educational leadership, and an additional master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Adventure Works is a nonprofit dedicated to guiding youth and their families in overcoming life challenges through adventure-based counseling and education. Learn more at adventureworksdekalb.org.

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The Northern Illinois University Annuitants are planning a trip to Milwaukee on Sunday, Sept. 19, to see the Chicago Cubs take on the Brewers at 1:10 p.m. The group will enjoy infield box seats at American Family Field. The motorcoach will depart DeKalb at 10:30 a.m. with a pick-up in Rockford as well. The trip cost is $125 per person for Meet new DeKalb schools members, $135 for nonmembers and guests. Space is limited; reserve today. leader at ice cream social For information, call Compass Travel DeKALB – Residents are invited to at 815-756-1547. meet the new DeKalb School District 428 superintendent at a free ice cream social – The MidWeek

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Guided walking tours of Sycamore return on July 11. The second tour of the season will feature North and South Main Street.

Historic walking tours continue July 11 THE MIDWEEK Walk through Sycamore’s past on Sunday, July 11. Guided walking tours offered by the DeKalb County History Center return this summer on the second Sunday of the month. Attendees can discover the stories connected to the many historic buildings in town during these informative tours. A guided tour of North and South

Main Street is planned for Sunday, July 11. Led by Stephen Bigolin, who has a strong knowledge of DeKalb County history, tours will explore the architectural and historical significance of the homes along Main Street. Two additional tours are scheduled: Aug. 15 will feature DeKalb Avenue and Sept. 12 will be Sycamore’s Historic District. The July 11 tour begins at 1 p.m. and will last about 90 minutes. Participants should meet at the DeKalb

County Courthouse. Advance registration is recommended. The cost of the tour is $5 per person (which will be collected upon arrival), and handouts with information on highlighted locations will be provided. For details about the specific stops on the tour, or other programs offered by the DeKalb County History Center, call 815-895-5762. To register, visit dekalbcountyhistory.org, scroll down the home page to see “Upcoming Programs.”

DeKALB – Stage Coach Players will collect food and household items for local food banks while giving away fabric for those looking to create their own masks. The group will collect items from 4 to 6 p.m. July 13 and July 27 at 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb, in the theater’s back parking lot. The group will accept household and nonperishable food items for Salvation Army Food Pantry on July 13 and N.I.C.E. Center Food Pantry on July 27. Donations will be accepted boxed, canned and in plastic containers, not glass containers. During July, the group also will partner with Tails Humane Society, Oaken Acres and Happy Tails collecting items to benefit animals. Accepted items include canned food for cats and dogs, treats, high quality dog and cat chow, unsalted sunflower seeds, peanuts and walnuts. Other accepted items include paper towels, liquid dish soap, hand soap, large garbage bags, cat litter, new and used pet carriers and toys. Gift cards from Petco, Petsmart and other stores that sell these products will also be accepted. For more information, visit www.stagecoachplayers.com. – The MidWeek

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N. Rehab raises funds for food pantries THE MIDWEEK Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently presented three donations to local food pantries and organizations that help feed the community. The funds were raised during the recent “Choose To Move Northern Rehab Challenge” event held during May. This is Northern Rehab’s second fundraising event that encouraged the community to get out and enjoy the outdoors in support of promoting physical activity and raising funds for area food pantries.

“We chose these local nonprofit organizations as our fundraiser recipients because of the importance of their service in our DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa communities by providing healthy food options for those needing help obtaining food,” Melissa Beck, physical therapist at Northern Rehab, said in a news release. Donations were presented to Barb Food Mart in DeKalb, Spartan Food Pantry in Sycamore and DeKalb County Community Gardens and the Genoa Food Hub. For more information about Northern Rehab, call 815-756-8524 or visit www.northernrehapt.com.

DeKALB – Residents are invited to attend a Deadline for Democracy rally to encourage Federal senators to pass Senate Bill S1, the For the People Act. The rally, organized by ReAct and the League of Women Voters, DeKalb County, will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Memorial Park, at First Street and Lincoln Highway. There will be five speakers and a musical interlude. The speakers include the Rev. Joe Mitchell of New Hope Missionary Church, the Rev. Eric Ogi of The Federated Church of Sycamore, retired professor Patricia Vary, Linh Nguyen, who emigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam, and Noah Laney, history major and member of the Northern Illinois University Forensic and Debate Team. Deadline for Democracy events are being organized across the country in support of the For the People Act, which passed in the House of Representatives in March and is awaiting a vote to proceed to debate in the Senate. It establishes a variety of regulations for federal elections which support democracy by protecting voting rights, strengthening campaign contribution regulations, establishing ethics rules for candidates, and providing support for the US Postal Service. Everyone is invited to attend this free event. Bring a sign and a folding chair. – The MidWeek

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Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists recently presented donations to Barb Food Mart, Spartan Food Pantry and DeKalb County Community Gardens. Pictured (from left) is Northern Rehab’s Melissa Beck delivering a donation to Joey Moore of the Barb Food Mart in DeKalb.

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a charter member of the Elks Lodge on Hilton Head. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 61 years, 2 daughters, Tammy (Jim) Clark of Wilmington, NC. and Cindy Gallagher of Warner Robins, GA, 1 son, Douglas (Roslen) Charles Robert Mack, age 81, of Clermont, Mack of Houston, TX, 8 grandchildren, 4 FL died Sunday, April 25, 2021, peacefully at his daughter’s home in Warner Robins, GA. He great grandchildren and 1 sister Gloria (Scott) was born January 4, 1940 to Wilbur and Helen Bickford of Big Rock, IL. He was preceded in (Larson) Mack. He attended Hinckley schools death by 1 son, Randall Charles, his parents and a brother, Tom Mack. and was in the first class to graduate from A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Hinckley Big Rock High School. He was marJuly 3rd, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Nash-Nelson ried to Donna Dillenback on January 16, 1960 in Hinckley and moved to DeKalb in 1963. He Memorial Chapel, 141 North Maple Street, was a pilot and over the years he instructed, Hinckley, IL. Interment Greenwood Cemetery in Hinckley, IL. flew for Dr. Fisher and Dr. DeGraffenreid and Friends may visit from 9:00 AM until the then as a corporate pilot for the DeKalb Ag Hour of Service on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at for 13 years. He and wife Donna moved to the Funeral Home in Hinckley, IL. Hilton Head Island, SC in 1988. There they Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s built a home and he worked various jobs Association. until he was employed by Walt Disney World Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Vacation Club that was opening there. After Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com one year with the company they moved to or (815) 286-3247. Clermont, FL were he continued to work at Disney World as a bus driver. After 14 years with Disney World he retired in 2010 and enjoyed the rest of his life traveling and visiting his family and he loved going on cruises. He was a member of the Elks for many years and

John R. Clements, 82, of Sycamore, Ill., died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital. Born June. 8, 1939, in Corpus Cristi, Texas, the son of John and Clara (Patterson) Clements, John married Beverley Haynes on June 3, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. John worked as a professor at Aurora University. John is survived by his wife, Beverley; children, Sean (Heidi), Erin (Jarrad), and Elizabeth (John); grandsons, Robert and Daniel. He was predeceased by his parents. Services will be private. Visit www.olsonfh.com to express a condolence. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, 815895-6589.

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THE MIDWEEK The DeKalb Municipal Band present its “Night at the Movies!” concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at the Dee Palmer Band Shell in Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. The band is under the direction of Kirk Lundbeck. Joining the band for this fun evening at the cinema is vocalist Christine Monteiro, who will perform “The Trolley Song,” “Begin the Beguine” and “O Mio Babbino Caro.” Monteiro, a lyric soprano, holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal music performance from Northern Illinois University. She is a member of the trumpet sections of the DeKalb Municipal Band

and the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and has been heard in pit orchestras for more than 25 Stage Coach Players’ musical productions. MonChristine Monteiro teiro also plays lead trumpet and covers female vocals for Jazz in Progress, and often substitutes on lead trumpet for the Class Act II Big Band. Often sought after as a soloist for special festivals and recitals, Monteiro has been a featured vocalist with the DeKalb Municipal Band, Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Kishwaukee

Concert Band, Stateline Music Foundation Festival Chorus, and several other choirs in Illinois. A performer of many talents, Monteiro is the director of the Celebration Chorale and the Waterman Community Choir. She also has served as the music director for Children’s Community Theatre musicals; and recently directed the pit orchestra for Stage Coach Players’ summer production of “Mamma Mia.” She also is a member of the Sycamore High School Music Hall of Fame. Other musical selections on the program include “Raider’s March,” “Silverado,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Midway March,” “Pirates of the Carribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl,” “Sound Of

Music” selections, music from “The Incredibles,” selections from “Into The Woods,” “James Horner Movie Magic,” “Pixar Movie Magic” and March from “1941.” Admission is free; bench seating is available or bring a lawn chair or blanket. Guests are asked to follow CDC guidelines regarding places where people congregate by social distancing 6 feet apart and wearing a mask when this is not possible. For more information about the band or to donate to “Help the Band Play On,” visit www.dekalbmunicipalband.com. Visit the band’s Facebook page for up-to-the-minute happenings and to learn of any weather cancellations.

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1,130 Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits awarded THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation announces another round of Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits for children and families in DeKalb County. Through the Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Grant program, 1,130 toolkits have been scheduled for distribution. The effort helps families to prepare for the transition from pre-K to kindergarten. Toolkits are provided by a grant from the Community Foundation in partnership with School Tool Box, DeKalb. Each toolkit box includes a book, dry erase board and marker, crayons, sidewalk chalk, scissors, DeKalb County Farm Bureau Matching Game, dice, Play-Doh, a notebook, and information on Basics DeKalb County. The grant program originated as part of the DeKalb County Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative, which leads a countywide effort to better prepare children for school and life success. The Collaborative is made up of representatives from the DeKalb County Community Foundation, the Trauma-Informed Committee, Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), Children’s Home and Aid, DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, DeKalb County Health Depart-

ment, DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board, local educators and community members. “This year, the Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative added a new way to engage families through the creation of short videos,” said Foundation Community Engagement Director Teri Spartz. “Each video features a kindergarten teacher who demonstrates ways to use the items in the toolkits with their child. The videos are accessible by a QR code included in each toolkit, and are available in English and Spanish.” Toolkit distribution drive-up events have been scheduled this spring and determined by each individual school that received a grant. It ensures that young learners and their families can use the toolkits in the months leading up to the start of the school year. Funding for Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits is made possible through donor generosity to CommunityWorks Funds at the Foundation. Donations can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate, or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. To learn more about the Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Grant program, contact Teri Spartz at t.spartz@dekalbccf.org or 815-748-5383.

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THE MIDWEEK MALTA – The Kishwaukee College Welding and Diesel Power Technology Programs were the recipient of a hydraulic crane truck and diesel-powered service level welder, courtesy of Enbridge Inc. The Canadian-based energy company donated the truck and equipment, along with an annual scholarship donation of $5,000, during a ceremony at Kish on April 7. Leadership from both Kishwaukee College, the Kishwaukee College Foundation and Enbridge, along with students and faculty, were in attendance. Following the ceremony, Enbridge guests stayed and worked with Kish students during a training session with the equipment. “We’re proud to continue supporting engineering and welding students at Kishwaukee College through this scholarship. We’re also honored to be able to donate the additional equipment, and we hope it enables students to experience specialized and realworld learning opportunities to help them achieve success in their field,” Dave Bareham, Griffith area manager for Enbridge, said in a news release. The new equipment offers expanded opportunities for Kish welding students, allowing them to train on identical equipment often found in professional welding jobs. Kish’s Diesel

there that are good-paying jobs. You can make a good living doing it.” Along with the equipment donation, Enbridge made its yearly contribution of $5,000 to the Kishwaukee College Foundation for the Enbridge Energy Company Pipeline Industry Awareness Scholarship. The scholarship was started in 2015 for students enrolled in the Automated Engineering Technology program or Welding Technology program. “Kishwaukee College is committed to supporting the education needs for a skilled workforce in the local community. I want to thank Enbridge for their partnership and their continued support of helping educate and train our students,” Laurie Borowicz, president of Kishwaukee College, said in the release. Photo provided Enbridge has made several equipLeadership from Kishwaukee College, the Kishwaukee College Foundation and Enbridge Inc. ment donations and given guest lecpose for a photo after Enbridge donated a hydraulic crane truck, a diesel-powered service tures and demonstrations at Kish over level welder, and a yearly scholarship contribution of $5,000 to the foundation. The new the past several years. With a long hisequipment will benefit Kish’s Welding and Diesel Power Technology programs. tory of supporting educational opportunities, the latest donation is further Power Technology program will also the need for more skilled people in the evidence of the company’s support of have access to the crane truck as a workforce, and the donation allows for career and technical education. expanded training options. For more information on the Kishtraining aide. “You have an amazing program waukee College Foundation or the pro“The possibilities are endless with the hydraulic crane,” Kish student William here, and we are happy to be able to grams at Kish, such as welding or diesel Miller said in the release. “You can get support it,” Dan Morang, senior welder power technology, visit www.kish.edu. For more information on Enbridge, certification for the crane and do some with Enbridge, said in the release. bigger welding projects with this type of “There are a lot of welding jobs out visit www.enbridge.com. equipment. There are a lot of new training opportunities with this donation.” Enbridge employees commented on

Input sought on DeKalb block grant program THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – A public hearing will be held before the DeKalb City Council at 6 p.m. July 12 in the DeKalb Public Library Yusunas Room, 309 Oak St., to receive public input on the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. According to a news release, the report provides information on the use of funds and accomplishments by the City of DeKalb for the block grant program year 2020 and the City’s Program Year 27, which runs from April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021. An electronic copy of the report is available for viewing until 5 p.m. July 12 on the City’s website at www.cityofdekalb.com under the Community Development Department/Community Services on the Community Development Block Grant page. Print copies of the report are avail-

able for review in DeKalb City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Highway, in the main lobby, in the city’s community development department and at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. All interested people are encouraged to submit written comments on this report to the City of DeKalb, Community Development Department, Attention: Joanne Rouse, 164 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115 via regular mail. They can also submit those comments via email to Joanne. Rouse@cityofdekalb.com or by using the City’s online public comment submission form at https://www.cityofdekalb.com/FormCenter no later than 5 p.m. July 12. Residents are also invited to appear in person and be heard at the public hearing at the time and place listed above. For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 815-748-2366.

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Ferrara Candy Co. opens distribution center By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – More than a year after the project was announced in early 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic hit northern Illinois, Ferrara Candy Company officially opened its long-awaited distribution center during a June 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to a news release from the State of Illinois, the facility will bring more than 500 local jobs. The project, located in the city’s Chicago West Business Park off of Gurler Road, also creates one of the state’s largest distribution and warehousing centers, according to the release. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said it’s “absolutely wonderful” to have Ferrara as part of the community. He said the City of DeKalb is looking forward to being a continued partner with the company. “We’re really excited to just continue our partnership that we have and look forward to mutual success in this particular endeavor,” Barnes said during the ceremony. Ferrara, headquartered in Chicago, has an operational network of 20 locations in North America, including the DeKalb complex and employs a total of more than 6,000 people – the majority of which are based in Illinois, according to the state’s news release. Ferrara Chief Operating Officer Mike Murray said the facility’s size is 1.6 million square feet. To give a better idea of how large that is, he said, “21 NFL football fields would fit inside this building.” Murray also said hundreds of trucks will come and go from the DeKalb facility. “This is a milestone event for Ferrara, it’s a milestone event for DeKalb, it’s a milestone event for the state of Illinois,” Murray said. “And I’m excited to be here.” Paul Borek, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., said he was “thrilled” to be at the state-of-the-art distribution facility. He said the project “represents the largest project in recent memory, if not the history of the City of DeKalb and DeKalb County.” “This huge project is a significant economic development driver, already producing jobs, tax revenue and incredible opportunity for the county,” Borek said. Ferrara Candy Co., known in the U.S. for making items such as Lemonhead, Trolli, Nerds and Red Hots, announced earlier in 2020 DeKalb won its bid – beating out a city in Wisconsin – and would invest $100 million in the city with a move into the facility near Interstate 88 by the end of 2020. The deal was expected to bring with it about 1,000 temporary construction jobs, and about 1,000 total employees by the time the entire distribution complex was completed. Countywide municipalities, including City of DeKalb staff, for months prior to the early 2020 announcement appealed to Ferrara by offering property tax abatements, financial assistance in looping water main, grants from the Illinois Department of Transportation for roadway improvements and incentives from the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone. Thanks to an intergovernmental agreement approved by countywide governing bodies, Ferrara will receive 50% of its property taxes abated over the next 15 years. According to the incentive agreement, the company will have two years to reach 1,000 jobs, and if they drop below 80% of that, they’ll have to give back a prorated share of the tax abatements. If

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Mike Murray, (right) chief operating officer at Ferrara, talks to Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, during a tour of the newly opened Ferrara Distribution Center in DeKalb. Officials from DeKalb and the State of Illinois were on hand to join Ferrara in celebrating the opening of the new location. they fall below 50%, the abatement will be suspended. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was not physically present for the June 30 event. However, he said in video recorded comments for the ribbon-cutting that he was excited to see the company continue to expand in the state with the opening of its newest distribution center – “and during a pandemic, no less,” he added. “I’m so glad that we can celebrate the impact of investing in our state’s economic development, creating more opportunities for job growth in DeKalb,” Pritzker said in the video. Sylvia Garcia, acting director for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, said the state is excited for Ferrara’s investment in Illinois. She said Ferrara has been no stranger to the state, with the company getting its start as a family owned venture more than 100 years ago in the Little Village community in Chicago. “We’re really excited to see that long-term economic growth here in Illinois,” Garcia said. “I think, after the last year [with the COVID-19 pandemic], we’re really excited to go from emergency response to economic recovery and seeing that expansion happening.” The ribbon-cutting event was followed by a tour of the facilities, which are typically kept at a cool temperature of 60 degrees. Vince Ippolito, senior distribution director for Ferrara, said that’s to ensure the candy – namely, anything chocolate – doesn’t melt at the distribution center. “That drives the whole temperature of the building,” Ippolito said. Founded in 1908, Ferrara is related to The Ferrero Group – a Luxembourg-based confectioner known for making Nutella – and was formed in 2012 after a merger between Illinois-based Ferrara Pan Candy Co. and Minnesota-based Farley’s & Sathers Candy Co. Ferrara acquired a portion of Nestlé’s U.S. candy line on April 1, 2018, for $2.8 billion, which included taking over operations for lines such as Sweet Tarts, Nerds and Laffy Taffy, Ferrara executives previously said. On July 29, 2019, Ferrara completed a second acquisition, this time worth $1.3 billion from Kellogg

Co., and included brands such as Keebler, Mother’s and Murray Cookies and Famous Amos. The Keebler acquisition also included Little Brownie Bakers, supplier to the Girls Scouts of America. Illinois State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, said after the ribbon-cutting one of the key components that makes a project like this work is the infrastructure around the site, including surrounding roads, access to sewer and water and electrical hookups. “Once you lay that groundwork, you also open up new spots for development,” Demmer said. “So when you’re able to get those pieces in place for Ferrara, we then have those pieces in place for Facebook – you have those pieces in place for other developments nearby.” Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, said he and Demmer have been focused on making sure the county has “an economic shot in the arm” so it can further “grow and prosper to the potential that it truly has.” He said he believes the ribbon-cutting represents the first concrete step in moving that objective forward. “I’m excited that we have so many world renowned organizations that are finally seeing the potential of DeKalb County,” Keicher said. “And we’re welcoming them into our community.” On Oct. 28, 2019, the DeKalb City Council approved plans for a facility that would have 1,000 jobs by 2020 at the 343-acre site between Route 23 and Gurler Road, with an additional 466,000-square-foot food packaging center, which will be Phase 2 of the project. Former DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith said he was glad to be able to take part in the ribbon-cutting after the City of DeKalb brought the company into the area. “This may be the end of construction of this campus, it certainly is not the end of economic development,” Smith said. “And the city of DeKalb and with the leadership of DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes and Bill Nicklas, our city manager, and the City Council that is, in fact, firmly entrenched in expanding economic development, I think bright days continue for us.” • Daily Chronicle editor Kelsey Rettke contributed to this report.

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THE MIDWEEK The University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners’ 13th Garden Walk will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10, rain or shine. Five beautiful private gardens showcasing various styles and one DeKalb County Community Garden have been chosen for this year’s event. The featured gardens are located in DeKalb, Sycamore and Clare. Tickets, which will consist of a wristband and list of gardens, will be available at the University of Illinois Extension Office in the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive in Sycamore on weekdays and the morning of the walk. Tickets are also available online with a credit card at https://web. extension.illinois.edu. Additionally, tickets may be purchased at Blumen Gardens and Glidden Florist with cash or check. No tickets will be sold at individual gardens. Tickets cost $10. All proceeds support U of I Extension programs. Master Gardeners will follow current CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19 restrictions. Be prepared to wear face coverings when visiting the gardens, if requested. There is a “no pets” policy. For more information on the Garden Walk, call the U of I Extension Office at 815-758-8194. A brief description of each garden follows.

Dolce Vita/Northwestern Medicine Garden

Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa and Northwestern Medicine have graciously allowed this organic two-acre urban garden to operate on the joint properties since 2012. All planting, maintenance and harvesting is done by volunteers led by Lori Brown. Individuals, families and groups are welcome to volunteer, visit and participate in the gardening programs. The Dolce Garden is an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site with the National Wildlife Federation and Prairie Rivers Network. It is certified as a Monarch Waystation and is an active participant in Aveda Corporation’s Sustainability Mission. In addition, the garden is part of the Food Needs program of DeKalb County Community Gardens and the University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The field features 36+ raised vegetable beds, 24 unique feature garden beds, six composting areas (Hugelkultur, lasagna, open pile and bin methods), two hoop houses, a Little Library, and walking paths. All crops harvested at the garden –

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The Cardella Garden in DeKalb is one of six gardens featured on the DeKalb County Garden Walk on July 10. about 8,000 pounds each season – are distributed directly to local residents through DCCG’s Grow Mobile and Pick Your Own Days.

Cardella Garden

Cate Cardella refers to her garden as “a hodge podge of butterfly and beefriendly plants. It’s eclectic, creative and I don’t take myself too seriously.” Cardella has been gardening for 10 years, seven of which have been spent at her current location. She credits the previous owner for leaving her with an amazing garden and, over the years, has made it her own by adding a lot of butterfly-attracting plants to her collection of bee balms. Other plants of note include sage, lavender, coneflower, yarrow and donations from friends. Cardella loves to fill containers with amazing finds from the DeKalb High School plant sale and from Walnut Grove Vocational Farm. Hostas, ferns and shade ground cover complete the vision. Cardella confesses to being a parttime “trash pirate,” picking up pieces to refinish. Many of her yard decorations are found curbside items which have been repurposed into art. She has also included her mother-in-law’s bicycle, iron stools found in the basement of their 1853-built first home, and window frames from their home. Cardella finds her inspiration from her mother, Ruth Maher, from friends and from nature itself.

Dailey Garden

Nancy Dailey’s interest in gardening began with plant cultivation in middle school, and her passion has continued to grow. Dailey describes hers as “an eclectic cottage garden with a variety of perennial plants on

an average size city lot.” Her goal is to have something blooming in each bed throughout the growing season. She takes inspiration from every garden center, and professional and private gardens. One of her favorites is Huntington Gardens and Museum in San Marino, California. Nancy and her husband Bob started their garden from scratch in 2002, removing weeds and trees and enlarging flower beds each year. She likes to allow plants to reseed and spread naturally. There is an abundance of daylilies and hostas accented with cement planters and bird baths. The side yard contains a small pond constructed by the couple’s son David as a Boy Scout project. Bob built the stone patio, summer home to houseplants. The Daileys enjoy sitting in the back yard to enjoy a view of Mason Park and Larson Lake beyond.

Gorchels Garden

Jerry and Lisa Gorchels have resided for 28 years in a home built in 1870 as the original farmhouse in northeastern DeKalb. The street in front of their home was installed in 1906. Appropriately, their garden is in a country style. Jerry has been gardening for more than 50 years, inspired by his grandparents and fine-tuned by his profession. A hosta collection surrounds the house, accentuated by daylilies and tiger lilies, as well as vintage iris. Many of the beds are shaded, and sun beds occupy the terrace. This picture is completed by a limbed up tree, which provides the backdrop for the rose and white themed hanging baskets.

Stewart Hepker has been gardening diligently for about 10 years, seven of which have been at his current location. Stewart’s biggest inspiration as a gardener is Mother Nature. He does his best to emulate the energy of “wild” places. His earliest gardening influences were his grandparents who taught him about growing vegetables and curating a flower garden. Other influences include the work of Roy Diblik, Piet Oudolf, Nigel Dunnett, and others who have contributed to the naturalistic gardening and sustainable agriculture movements. The Hepker property is small, yet high in biodiversity. In less than 1,000 square feet of flower beds, there are more than 120 varieties of perennial plants, most of which are native to the Midwest. In addition to a dynamic collection of perennials, there are also several raised beds that grow a casual rotation of seasonal vegetables. Potted herbs, annuals and a handful of figs are informally scattered throughout the property, a naturalistic garden that is constantly changing both in purpose and by accident. The property is unique because it demonstrates a modern and sustainable approach to gardening in small suburban/urban spaces.

Paulsen Garden

The Paulsen gardens are a mix of many styles, but probably best described as cottage. Locations range from deep shade to full sun and contain native plants mixed with colorful shrubs and less common perennials. Much of the color comes from foliage, the blossoms being a bonus. There are many annuals spread throughout, including many posts and containers. Each garden is constantly changing and has something in bloom from the beginning of spring until frost. The flowers are Lauri’s passion, and the vegetables are mainly Jeff’s project. The Paulsens have been gardening for about 30 years, 26 of which have been at their current location, a farm that provides inspiration for the gardener. The space allows Lauri to keep creating new areas of interest. She loves to take old items and pieces of machinery and incorporate them into the garden. Many of the decorations are repurposed items otherwise destined for the junk pile. If Lauri can’t make it herself, Jeff indulges her by building these projects. Additionally, an abundance of rocks of all sizes from the farm fields have been incorporated into many of the gardens. It should be noted that the Paulsen gardens are spread over a large space so seeing them all will require some walking.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re the Petition of: JOSEPH A. CLUCAS and JENNIFER HAWKINS, Petitioners, To Adopt: NOVA ANN CLUCAS THOMAS, a Minor Child. CASE NO.: 2021-AD-08 ADOPTION NOTICE In the Matter of the Petition for Adoption of Nova Ann Clucas Thomas, a female child, Adoption No.: 2021-AD-08. TO: Unknown Fathers, Whom It May Concern TAKE NOTICE that a Petition was filed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Illinois, for the adoption of a child named Nova Ann Clucas Thomas. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, All Whom It May Concern and Unknown Fathers, file your Answers to the Petition in said suit or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of DeKalb County, 133 West State Street, Room 202, in the City of Sycamore, Illinois, on or before the 13th day of August, 2021, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DATED at Sycamore, Illinois, this day 22nd of June, 2021 @ 9:39 AM Lori Grubbs Clerk of the Circuit Court Jill K. Konen ARDC #6277808 Attorney at Law 313 E. State Street Sycamore IL, 60178 815/991-2039 Attorney Email: jill@jillkonenlaw.com

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