DeKalb County Master Gardener volunteers recognized

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SYCAMORE – DeKalb County volunteers who’ve given years, in some cases decades, of their time to the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners recently were recognized for their service.

An awards ceremony and appreciation dinner was held at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, according to a news release.

Master Gardener Years of Service

Pins are given at five-year intervals. Master Gardener volunteers awarded pins include:

• 5-year pin: Donna Zang

• 10-year pins: Holly Gresholdt and Christine Scholl

• 15-year pins: Joy Gulotta and Cheryl Murray

• 20-year pins: Anna Marie Coveny and Janice Weber

The Century Club Award is presented to DeKalb County Master Gardeners who volunteer 100 hours or more in a year. The recipients are Cheryl Murray, Kris Borre, Lori Brown, John Prendergast and Cathy Anderson.

Brown also was given the 2022 State Outstanding Master Gardener

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Mayfield Congregational to host pollinator event Aug. 19

SYCAMORE – The University of Illinois Extension will partner with Mayfield Congregational Church to host its fourth and final Partnering For Pollinators event of the year.

The program will run from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19 at the church’s Monarch Waystation, 28405 Church Road in Sycamore. Participants can create a vine wreath with natural materials. The program will be led by Sue Goudy, an independent artist. Because of limited space, registration is required to attend. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/PartneringforPollinators2023.

Early accommodation requests for access needs are encouraged. To make a request, call 815-758-8194. For information, call 815-758-8194 or email cahandel@illinois.edu.

Award. The award is presented annually to about 2% of active Master Gardeners.

The 2022 DeKalb County Rookie of the Year was awarded to Ren Stewart. The award is given to a Master Gardener intern who finishes a 60-hour

SUMC to hold annul thrift sale Aug.

25 and 26

SYCAMORE – Sycamore United Methodist Church has scheduled its annual Missions Thrift Sale to support missions in and beyond the community. The church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore, will hold t

The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, at the church located at 160 Johnson Ave.

Items for sale include gently used clothing, purses, books, linens, collectibles, toys, shoes, housewares and home and holiday décor.

Shoppers can fill a bag with merchandise for $10 on Aug. 25. A $5 bag sale is set for Aug. 26.

There also will be a bake sale Friday at the church’s west entrance.

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Ron Rood earned the 2022 Robert C. Brown Memorial Award and DeKalb County Outstanding Master Gardener of the Year. The award recognizes a DeKalb County Master Gardener who contributed to and was part of the program. Rood was part of several projects and the DeKalb County History Center’s food donation garden.

Master Gardener interns who completed certified requirements are Stewart and Bernadette Rynberg.