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WEEK IN REVIEW DeKalb County Board backs increased available land for solar energy projects By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – While DeKalb County Board members last week indicated they support limiting how much space local solar energy projects can take up, they also approved a resolution that increases the limits of allowable projects by 10,000 acres. The County Board voted, 11-8, to approve increasing the limit of land from 8,000 acres to 18,000 acres and voted, 13-6, to approve the amended resolution supporting a limit to how much land can be used for solar energy projects. Board members Roy Plote and Patrick Deutsch abstained from both votes and board members Karen Cribben, Linda Slabon and Kiara Jones were absent from the meeting. County Board member Craig Roman said his rationale for putting the increased acreage cap of 18,000 acres “was just simple math.” If the three industrial solar projects moving through the county’s permitting process accounted for 6,000 acres so far, “then in the period of time that this will be revisited,” which would be more than two years, “I just multiplied 6,000 by three.” “If [the County Board was] looking for a moratorium on solar, I wanted to take an average of projects over the term to be fair to anyone who has done work but has not yet submitted an application,” Roman said after the meeting. “I felt the 8,000 and the 10,000 acres were too restrictive.” Community members attending the Wednesday meeting, including Sandy Lyon of Kirkland, gasped when Roman moved to raise the acreage limit during the meeting. She said after the meeting that she was concerned about the proposed industrial solar projects, which include 15-foot panels in a more than mile-long

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DeKalb County Board member Steve Faivre, who also chairs the county’s Planning and Zoning Committee, talks last week during the County Board meeting in Sycamore. array, for the same reasons most, if not all, of affected Clare residents are concerned about the projects. “They’re totally opposed to it because they see it as the demise of their village,” Lyon said. “Which, it pretty much will be, because that would totally enclose them.” Lyon said she believes there should be a cap on how much total land in the county solar projects can take up. “Because this is [agriculture] country – it always has been,” Lyon said. “It’s part of our history, DeKalb [agriculture] and the farm bureau was formed here. And there are people who’ve been on their farms for generations. ... So it’s been very controver-

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sial and it’s very hurtful, and there will be ties broken among people that will never be repaired.” According to county documents, the original proposed temporary land use limit policy for solar energy projects up for County Board consideration was at a maximum of 8,000 acres across the county. “The recommended limit does not apply to ancillary uses, such as panels installed on rooftops or on farms for the purpose of powering that particular property,” the documents state. “The recommended limit shall be reviewed at the DeKalb County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting in January 2024.” The update comes after the county started the public hearing process for applications related to three proposed industrial solar energy projects. DeKalb County community members previously voiced concerns about future solar energy projects using up farmland too quickly, field drainage concerns and neighboring property values possibly plummeting if they’re adjacent to industrial solar farms, which could have 15-foot high panels. Project officials previously said the two industrial solar energy projects would not be invasive, would generate more property tax revenue than the current agriculturally-zoned land, and they would work to be good neighbors to non-participating property owners. Should the county hearing officer recommend County Board approval for the three current pending industrial solar energy project applications, DeKalb County Board Chair Steve Faivre said the project proposals are set to go before the county planning and zoning committee by the end of September and the County Board in October.

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ON THE COVER Fargo Skate Shop opened in its new location, 621 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, on April 1. Store manager Addison Millhorn (left) and store owner Ariel Ries stand behind the skate shop’s counter. See story, page 6. Photo by Katrina Milton

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By KELSEY RETTKE

krettke@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Newly sworn-in DeKalb County Sheriff Andrew Sullivan addressed the crowd inside the DeKalb County Courthouse on Thursday morning and said he looks forward to hitting the campaign trail and answering questions “directly from the people we serve.” Sullivan, who’s been with the sheriff’s office since 1996, was officially sworn in as the new DeKalb County Sheriff on Thursday, becoming the first new face as sheriff in more than three decades. Sullivan was appointed by a unanimous DeKalb County Board vote Wednesday night to fill the remainder of the term vacated by longtime DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott upon his retirement earlier this year. Scott retired after 35 years as sheriff and 52 in the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Sullivan was sworn in surrounded by a packed gallery by Presiding Judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court Bradley Waller, and joined by his family and members of the sheriff’s office, including Scott, whom Sullivan called a mentor. “It truly is an honor. It’s a privilege. It’s nothing I take for granted,” Sullivan said after the ceremony. “Having Sheriff

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Newly sworn in DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan addresses the crowd Aug. 19 in courtroom 300 at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Scott, my family here, means the world to me. My family means everything to me and the nice remarks that [Scott] said. He’s just done such a great job throughout his career building that

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sheriff’s office and we’re going to continue forward and I’m excited for the future and the good things we do.” Sullivan, who confirmed he intends to launch his official campaign for the 2022 sheriff’s election soon, spoke of his mentorship with Scott, under whom Sullivan served as chief deputy since 2015. Scott called it “an honor” to introduce Sullivan before to the swearing-in, and said he believes Sullivan is ready to take up the sheriff’s post. “Andy is a man of integrity, faith and family,” Scott said. “His sheriff skills have been honed by experience, education and his natural instincts, as well as compassion. Andy is ready to accept and perform the duties, responsibilities and yes, the liabilities of the office.” Sullivan, a DeKalb County native, began his first job in the sheriff’s department like most, Scott said, with an appointment in the Corrections Division at the DeKalb County Jail in 1996. He moved on to a patrol unit and was eventually promoted to patrol sergeant, and later lieutenant of the patrol division in 2012, until he was promoted to chief deputy. Scott said through those years, Sullivan worked closely with sheriff’s department leadership and “through the ups and downs, joys and sadness

that come with the office.” “Since 2015 he has been my chief deputy, worked side by side with me through all those same things,” Scott said. “His character is without question.” In his own remarks, Sullivan thanked his family, mother Cindy Sullivan, wife Kelly Sullivan, a former DeKalb police officer, and his children. “Our family is very excited for Andy,” said Kelly Sullivan. “Obviously he’s been in law enforcement for 25 years and has worked a long time to get to this moment. I know he truly loves DeKalb County and he will do his best to represent the citizens of DeKalb County.” Sullivan said when he began his career over 25 years ago, he had no aspirations of being sheriff. “Over time, that changed,” Sullivan said, heralding his colleagues. “I love working for the sheriff’s office and having the ability to help the people of this great community. Law enforcement is a tough job, but we do it with compassion and nobility every day as we keep the citizens safe in this town. I look forward to the future campaign process as the sheriff answers directly to the people that we serve. “And that is not anything I ever take for granted. Truly.”

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ON THE RECORD ... with Eddie Montgomery Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com DeKALB – Eddie Montgomery doesn’t call followers of his music “fans,” he calls them “friends.” Montomery is looking forward to seeing friends, whether for the first time or the hundredth time, during this year’s Corn Fest, held in downtown DeKalb. Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry recently released “Outskirts,” a seven-song EP. With more than 20 charted singles, the Kentucky native has earned CMA, ACM and GRAMMY awards and nominations with songs including “Hell Yeah,” “My Town” and “Hillbilly Shoes.” Montgomery Gentry has notched five number one singles: “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Something to Be Proud of,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All,” and “Roll with Me.” They were inducted as Grand Ole Opry members in 2009 and were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015. Montgomery will perform 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, on Corn Fest’s sound stage. Admission to Corn Fest is free, but tickets to the sound stage cost $25 for a weekend pass or $10 for a daily pass. Passes can be purchased online at www.cornfest.com/sound-stage. The sound stage is a rain or shine event with no refunds. Montgomery spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about his band’s upcoming performance at Corn Fest and how music helped get him through the pandemic. Milton: Are you looking forward to your upcoming show in DeKalb? Montgomery: I’m ready to get back. It’s been a year and a half since anyone could do a show. It’s been hard on the industry and hard on everybody. I’m glad things are opening up. I have a brand new CD coming out and a lot of different things going on. I wrote a song for a movie that’s coming out called “My Son.” It’s good to write and have a song get out there. I also wrote a song “Ain’t No Closing Me Down.” … Look for the new album, we’re working on it right now. We’re hoping to get it out by the end of October. Anywhere you can buy it, you can get it. Milton: How did you spend the pandemic? Montgomery: I have a pretty good size garage, and I backed my truck out into the yard, put TVs on the garage walls, I have a glass-front refrigerator, and the next thing I know, my garage had turned into a bar. I had a lot of friends and family over, hanging out and grilling. We would sit around and pick guitar in

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THE MIDWEEK DeKalb’s biggest summer bash, Corn Fest, is returning after a one-year COVID-19 pandemic hiatus, and will set up shop in downtown DeKalb next weekend, Aug. 27 through 29. Festival organizers are letting the public know of road closures which will occur for the festival. The carnival is located in the city lots of Glidden, Ellwood and Haish, which are located between Oak and Locust streets off of 2nd and 3rd streets. The carnival also will be in the parking lots of Finch Funeral Home, DeKalb Public Library and Frontier Communications. These parking lots will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, and will remain closed until 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, for set up and tear down. Closures at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, are as follows: • Lincoln Highway, between First and Fourth streets • Second Street from the railroad tracks north to Oak Street • Third Street from the railroad

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tracks north to Oak Street • Locust Street between First and Fourth streets • Palmer Court between Second and Third streets will be closed at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 • The city parking lot behind the DeKalb City Hall, Embrey Lot will remain open until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. A limited number of parking spaces will be open for customers of Barb City Bagels throughout the festival. There will be signs posted by the city of DeKalb in advance as a reminder. Any vehicles in violation will be towed at the owner’s expense. The city lots at Fourth and Grove and Second and Grove will remain open throughout the festival. There will also be street parking on Locust Street on the east side of Fourth Street available for use. Festival organizers also said they would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding, and look forward to a great Corn Fest 2021 in downtown DeKalb.

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COVER STORY

‘IT FEELS LIKE A FAMILY HERE’

Fargo Skate Shop kickflips into new downtown DeKalb location By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

or Addison Millhorn, Fargo Skate Shop and Indoor Skatepark, 621 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, is more than a place to skate and spend time with friends, it’s home. Millhorn was first introduced to the skate shop when his grandma stopped in to buy skateboard bearings for him. He soon made friends, became a talented skateboarder – even winning the title from the Guinness Book of World Record for the most ollies in a minute at age 16 – and started working at the skate shop. “It feels like a family here,” he said. “I only wish more people knew we were here. So many people tell me they didn’t know that the shop or skatepark exist. I want to increase awareness in the community and let others know that learning to skate is achievable, it’s fun. It’s not a crazy impossible thing.” To increase awareness about the skate shop’s new location, which opened April 1, its new venue space and the indoor skatepark, Fargo is having multiple events during Corn Fest weekend. An open house with free skating and a fundraiser art sale will be held noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, and Saturday, Aug. 28, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. The “Lost & Found” Art Show, organized by Erin Boyle and Emily Grobe, will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. All events will take place at Fargo’s new location, 621 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. Proceeds from artwork sales will benefit the non-profit organization Pushing Together, which provides youth in the community the opportunity to be creative through skateboarding and the arts. Fargo’s owner Ariel Ries said that the Corn Fest weekend events are the “first real big premiere of the new space.” She described the new skate shop and venue space, which together are about 3,000 square feet, as “a place where everyone can feel welcome, accepted and like they belong.” “It’s where you can do what you like to do,” she said. “Everything we do is about progress and fostering progress. Just like making art and

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Daniel Thirtle (center) of Sycamore receives a longboard for his 19th birthday from his mom, Denise Thirtle (left). The family went to Fargo Skate Shop, 621 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, to purchase the gift. Pictured (from left) are Denise Thirtle, sister Natalie Thirtle, Daniel Thirtle and Fargo Skate Shop manager Addison Millhorn. music, skateboarding is all about practicing and getting better.” Fargo Skate Shop and Indoor Skatepark is located in the building that once was the Fargo Theatre. The Fargo Theatre was built between 1927 and 1929 as a vaudeville theater. The theater closed in 1952 due to bankruptcy. The floor was filled in with concrete and was renovated to be a roller rink in the 1970′s. In the early 1980s, the front lobby space was home to a designer clothing outlet before the space was bought by a moving company. The company used the large theater space as a warehouse for 30 years. Dance Dimensions used the front lobby space until 2018, when it moved to 134 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb and expanded its programming to become Dimensions Dance Academy. Fargo Skate Shop first opened in 2007 at 229 E. Lincoln Highway. In 2013, the skate shop began using the Fargo Theatre privately for a skate

park. In 2015, the skate shop moved to 629 E. Lincoln Highway, and in 2016, the skate park was opened to the public. On April 1, 2021 the skate shop opened its current location, 621 E. Lincoln Highway, as well as its new community meeting space, The Fargo Venue. “We’ve been wanting space to do events for so long, and now we have a place to do them,” Ries said. “We hold a skateboard art show every year, and we hold workshops and classes. We’d also love to hold music and art-based events as well.” Ries said that the venue space is “intimate,” with room only for 49 people. “It’s meant to be a space for the community, we can rent it out for birthday parties or groups,” she said. “We’re accepting ideas and suggestions. We want people to use it to support local artists and creators.” Future plans for The Fargo Venue include possibly adding plants and a waterfall feature.

“We spent about a year planning and renovating the new shop space and venue, and we’ve put a lot of thought into what we want where,” Ries said. “We want it to be a very peaceful space, so you feel good when you’re there.” Ries preserved the Fargo Theatre’s original 1929 tile mosaic floor, as well as the building’s historic molding and pillars. “Our goal is to offer a community space to help people progress, succeed and get better at what they love to do,” Ries said. “Through more events and letting people know we’re here, we hope to keep growing.” Beginner skateboarding classes are held Mondays and Saturdays. A reservation must be made in advance for $10, and instructors are available to help all ages learn how to skate. For information about Fargo Indoor Skatepark and Skate Shop, located at 621 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, visit www.fargoskateboarding.com or call 815-756-5555.

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Pension obligations loom ahead of DeKalb’s fiscal 2022 budget By KELSEY RETTKE

krettke@shawmedia.com DeKALB – DeKalb city leaders took their first public stab at the proposed 2022 city budget Aug. 16, highlighting federal aid provided because of the COVID-19 pandemic, property taxes and pension obligations. “I am assuming that there will be no further COVID-related restrictions on business,” DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said as he presented plans for the city’s 2022 spending and projections for what the city expects to get in tax revenue in the coming year. Federal aid from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and the American Recovery Act provided needed money to make up a $4.2 million fiscal 2021 budget shortfall felt by the loss of revenue brought in when the economy came to a halt last spring, Nicklas said. That money went to pay for overtime costs associated with police, fire and public works costs, and is expected to help once again in 2022. “It also gives us an opportunity to do some things we’ve been kicking down the road for years,” Nicklas said. In the past year, both the city of DeKalb’s police and fire departments have since made new hires, a first in recent years, which have necessitated cuts due to budget constraints. There remains, however, stresses on projected city spending, including payments obligated to local police and fire pensions, Nicklas said. None of the city’s revenue that comes from property taxes was used for general operations this past budget year, according to city documents, and that trend is expected to continue into 2022, with funds levied from property taxes going to pay down the City’s pension obligation. According to budget projections, there will be a shortfall of about $1.2 million between what the city plans to levy for 2021 property taxes, payable in 2022, which is needed for pensions. That’s a trend that has continued, Nicklas said, for years, with no end in sight. “If we don’t get relief in the next five years, this is going to happen as much every year,” Nicklas said, referring to talks in Springfield to bring pension debt relief, and state pension law that requires pension plans to be funded up to 90% in about 20 years. “It’s intolerable. It cannot be borne,” Nicklas said. “Is there a quick fix? I wish there was.” City documents show about 10.4% of the city’s General Fund – the pool

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DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas presents the first look at the fiscal 2022 city budget last week to the DeKalb City Council and the city’s Finance Advisory Committee. of money generally put aside to pay for citywide daily operations such as police, fire, public works and other staffed departments – was dedicated to pay police and fire pension contributions. In 2022, that number is projected at 20.23%, documents show. Additional property taxes are expected to come into play in 2022, however, with most coming from significant development occurring on the city’s south side. Based on 2021 property assessments, Ferrara Candy Company’s distribution center is expected be valued at $17.5 million, and Ferrara’s packaging center an additional $5.8 million, documents show. Facebook’s Data Center will not yet go on the books, since construction is still ongoing, Nicklas said. As part of the incentive package to lure Ferrara to DeKalb, the company will have its property taxes abated by 50% for the next 15 years, according to agreements signed by multiple surrounding municipalities, including DeKalb. The city council is expected to vote on a property tax levy toward the end of October, documents show, when assessed value information becomes available from the DeKalb County Assessor.

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Everything is in readiness for the formal opening of the big DeKalb Chautauqua tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock to be put on by the Redpath Bureau, and the indications are that the week will be an unqualified success. The grounds on the Everett playground field on Seventh Street have been put in condition and this location is ideal for the Chautauqua. DeKalb is to have a new enterprise. This time it is in the nature of a day nursery for children. Several people have wondered why such an attempt at this sort of work has not been made before and it is the opinion of many that such an institution is needed. In these days a good many mothers are under the necessity of working away from their homes and they would doubtless appreciate a good, safe place for their children during working hours. While J. A. Hines was drilling for water on the O. H. Warne farm purchased last year by W. H. Smith, he struck gas at a depth of 130 feet. This farm is half a mile west of Elburn. Smelling the strong gas fumes, Mr. Hines struck a match over the 4-inch pipe and immediately it ignited. At first it was quite red, but now the flame is nearly blue. Mr. Smith, owner of the farm, is quite enthusiastic over the discovery of this gas well, and is anxious to learn its capacity.

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Creamery Package Manufacturing Company, 1601 Pleasant St. in DeKalb, circa 1930.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO

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when they heard a disturbance at the shoreline. Upon investigating, they discovered that a northern pike had jumped out of the water in an attempt to catch a fly and coming down had caught its fin in a fork of a small pine tree. It was still alive and flopping around when Mr. Lease arrived. So now he is telling everyone that he caught a fish using nothing for bait except a tree. Incidentally, the fish measured around 30 inches.

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slazansky@shawmedia.com Tickets are on sale for the 2021 Sandwich Fair, returning after taking a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Running this year from Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 8 to 12, the fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Popular events are returning to the fair this year, including harness racing, the lumberjack shows, truck and tractor pulls, 4-H competitions and a carnival. Wednesday, Sept. 8, kicks off with the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. featuring the Sandwich High School Band, and the Western Show at the Horse Arena. Harness racing returns to the track starting at 11 a.m. Sept. 8. While events are happening across the grounds, musical entertainment can be found throughout the fair. Max Armstrong starts off the sounds at 11 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Ag Land stage with Back Pages, followed by Outpatience from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Home Arts venue, and The Relics from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Ag Land stage. Thursday Sept. 9, starts bright and early with open show livestock judging and culinary competitions throughout

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The Sandwich High School Marching Band (above) will help open the Sandwich Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 8. the day, closing out with the NTPA Truck Pulls at 6:30 p.m. The highlight of Friday, Sept. 10, starts at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, where country singer Chris Janson will perform. Janson, according to the Sandwich Fair website, is “a platinum-selling recording artist, high-oc-

tane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/ songwriter.” Tractor pulls return Saturday, Sept. 11, with shows at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. The Sandwich Fair also will reflect on the 20 years that have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remem-

brance ceremony at 10 a.m. The final day of the 2021 Sandwich Fair begins at 8:30 a.m. with a worship service at the Home Arts stage, and the Sandwich Auto Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the track infield. The demolition derby helps close out the day, with showings at 1 and 3:30 p.m. on the track. Tickets for fair events can be bought at www.sandwichfair.com. As in past years, the fair is offering promotional days. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, children 12 and younger are admitted free. On Sept. 9, fair attendees 65 and older can enter for $7 before 5 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 10, children 12 and younger are admitted free until 5 p.m., while all attendees 13 and older can enter for $7 before 5 p.m. On the last day of the fair, all attendees can enter for $7 after 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children between ages 6 and 12, free for children ages 5 and younger, and available at the entrance gate after parking. Parking at the fair is included in the cost of admission. Season tickets can be bought in advance or at the gate at $25 for adults and $10 for children of 6 to 12. Buying and picking up tickets can be done from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 6 and 7 at the fair’s main office.

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and picking up passengers at food stands, exhibition halls and other locations. Persons must be able to get on and off the golf carts by themselves. Participants must exit the fairgrounds by noon. Golf carts are not allowed on the fairgrounds during the afternoon when crowds of pedestrians are walking on the driveways and walkways. Advance reservations are needed to assure there will be enough carts and drivers for those taking part in the program. Persons are asked to call FVCS at 815 786-9404 or stop in at the center’s office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for information or to make reservations as soon as possible. Proceeds from the event will be given to the Fox Valley Community Services. The organization was formed in 1972 to support programs that help seniors remain independent and living in their own residences.

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the road is wide enough to accommodate two 10-foot driving lanes along with the bike lanes and it has fewer hazards like railroad tracks on Lincoln Highway. DeKalb City Engineer Zac Gill previously said the project was “going to be for fall of this year.” He said in May the hope was for the city to start the bidding process for the downtown bike lanes project by the end of this summer, before this year’s DeKalb Corn Fest. However, city officials wrote in a social media post Tuesday that the Illinois Department of Transportation told

them “sampling and testing for subsurface contaminants” need to be done to help avoid polluting air or water during excavation. The project will narrow East Lincoln Highway between First and Fourth Street from four lanes to three lanes, including a turning lane. “There is not enough time left in the construction season to perform the sampling, study the results and accommodate the seasonal work involved to complete the project,” city officials wrote. “So it will begin next spring with all clearances and approvals secured from the state by December 2021.”

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DeKalb County Forest Preserve gets environmental grant THE MIDWEEK The DeKalb County Forest Preserve is one of 23 grant recipients of an environmental grant from ComEd and Openlands, according to an announcement this week. The forest preserve was awarded a grant as part of the 2021 Green Region Program from Commonwealth Edison and Openlands, according to a news release. The grant will help convert turf and grass fairways of a former golf course into prairie pollinator conservation

areas on about 10 acres along the south branch of the Kishwaukee River, according to a news release. To support habitats and other openspace projects, particularly those that help mitigate impacts of climate change, ComEd and Openlands announced grants to 23 public agencies through the annual ComEd Green Region Program. Grantees each receive a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to support and improve natural areas in northern Illinois communities that are crucial to the

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SYCAMORE – The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t thwart the desires of four talented Sycamore High School musician alumni. And thanks to the Sycamore Music Boosters scholarship committee and Hall of Fame member Kirk Lundbeck, three new college students and one current college student – Jeremy Peterson, Brooke Stover, Vani Subramony and Erin Templin – will be able to defray some of their college education costs. Peterson and Subramony have won SMB Senior Scholarships, Templin has won the Lundbeck Family Music Scholarship, and Stover has won the Continuing College Music Scholarship. Shelly Bychowski, chair of the Sycamore Music Boosters scholarship committee, said fewer applicants applied this scholarship season, but the quality of applicants was nevertheless strong. “Our competitive scholarship process attracts really dedicated, engaged students,” Bychowski said in a news release. “It’s heart-warming to be able to help such wonderful young people pursue their musical ambitions after college.” Peterson, who sings and plays guitar, bass, drums and harmonica, will attend Kishwaukee College this fall, majoring in computer science or engineering, and minoring in music. He plans to transfer to Purdue University later. While in Sycamore schools, Peterson was part of Concert Choir, Honors Chamber, Madrigals Royal Court, Jazz Choir, Illinois Music Educators Association programs, and Jazz Band. He also played in the pit crew for both SHS and Stage Coach Players. He also was active in School of Rock for 9 years. Subramony, a vocal musician who has been in Sycamore music programs since fourth grade, plans to attend Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, where she will major in cognitive science and minor in music. Subramony was in the North Grove School Chorus in fourth and fifth grades and was in the Spartan Singers and the chorus in middle school. At Sycamore High School, she was in Treble Chorus, Chamber Chorus, Jazz Choir and the Madrigals Troupe. She was an All-State Honors Chorus participant her junior and senior years at SHS. She has won awards from both the Illinois High School Association and the American Choral Directors Association. Templin, a violinist who also was among the top scholars in her senior class, is winner of the Lundbeck Family Scholarship. She plans to attend Drake University in Iowa and double major in pharmacy and music. Starting in 2014, she began a multiyear run as Concertmaster in the orches-

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Drake Castle Charitable Fund continues family philanthropy THE MIDWEEK The Drake Castle Charitable Fund has been established through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. This new donor advised fund will align with the charitable interests of David B. Castle, which include child and adult education, English as a second language, adult literacy, and more. Castle is a lifelong resident of DeKalb with strong family ties to Sandwich, where he has worked for many years. He is a graduate of DePauw University with an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He is fluent in Spanish and has lived in Argentina and Colombia. He admires DeKalb County for its wide variety of nonprofit organizations that serve so many people, both young and old, at little or no cost to those who most need these life-changing services. “I remember and admire the many influential civic leaders who, during my childhood and in recent years, have worked so hard to ensure our communities have the services needed to be healthy and prosperous,” Castle said in a news release. “I hope that my participation furthers their legacy of community engagement and support for the

benefit of everyone.” Growing up, Castle and his siblings witnessed philanthropy and public service through the actions of their parents and grandparents. David Castle has continued the commitment to public service by participating on numerous boards, including the Youth Services Bureau, DeKalb County Hospice, KishHealth System Foundation, Ben Gordon Center, Tails Humane Society, Horizons Unlimited Foundation, and currently the DeKalb County Community Foundation. “Knowing David and his family and their positive impact in DeKalb County, we are honored to facilitate his giving through a locally managed donor advised fund,” Community Foundation Executive Director Dan Templin said in a news release. Donations to any fund at the Community Foundation, including the Drake Castle Charitable Fund, can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate or by mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions or to start a charitable fund, contact Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

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SYCAMORE – To extend a heartfelt thank you to Jesus and Stephanie Romero, owners of Taxco Mexican Cuisine, and their family, a proclamation was read and issued during the Sycamore City Council meeting Monday evening. The proclamation, issued by Sycamore Mayor Steve Braser and read by Acting City Manager Maggie Peck, recognized the Romero family for its service and dedication to the community. In 1992, Romero purchased the building located at 223 W. State St. in Sycamore and established Taxco Mexican Cuisine. In 1997, Jesus and Stephanie Romero created an annual Cinco de Mayo event. The Romero family made the Cinco de Mayo event a community fundraiser. To date, the Cinco de Mayo festivities have raised more than $200,000, and an endowment has been established to support areas such as workforce labor and childcare, as well as an annual scholarship at Kishwaukee College.

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DeKalb officer recognized for 50 years of service By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A DeKalb police officer has been recognized for his five decades of service in the city’s police department. Police officials wrote in a recent social media post the department recognized Jim Rhoades for 50 years of service with the DeKalb Police Department. DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd said Rhoades retired in 2002 as a full-time police officer. He said Rhoades continued to work part time after that and currently helps with evidence collection and filing. Byrd said Rhoades “just does an amazing job” from what he has seen so far during his tenure as chief. Though he hasn’t been there for the majority of Rhoades’ career, he said Rhoades is an “amazing person to have in the building.” “From all of the people I have spoken to ... they all said he was the ultimate professional and of high integrity and moral fiber and great character,” Byrd said. Byrd added that it’s a “very uncommon feat to have one person work with any agency for 50 years.”

“It took me a second to even think of anyone that I knew that had 50 years with the same agency,” Byrd said. “It’s a very historic situation here and it’s just an amazing career and amazing that he did those 50 years with one agency.” During his tenure, Rhoades held multiple roles within the department in the patrol and detective divisions Rhoades moved to the detective division in the 1980s. Police officials wrote Rhoades “also had a knack when it came to white-collar crimes and was able to solve many large-scale thefts.” The post states Rhoades “was and continues to be a constant wealth of knowledge for his coworkers and is someone many look up to.” When Rhoades retired from duty, he was brought back to the police department as a community service officer, or CSO, in the department’s evidence division, according to the post. “Over the past 20 years as a CSO, Jim has been a huge asset in the evolving of the department’s evidence processing as new laws and regulations changed,” police officials wrote. “Jim, thank you for your dedication to not only the department, but to the entire DeKalb community.”

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DeKalb Police Chief David Byrd (left) presents an award to Jim Rhoades for Rhoades’ 50 years of service to the department.

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Bob & Rosemary Parker, Estate Lunch Available & Comfort Station Cleaning out the house & barns, the auction will feature, Farm house & barn find Antique & Collectible items Including a 1957 John Deere 620, complete engine overhaul in 2012, & 7' 3pt blade, 78 pc Sterling Silver flatware chest & other SS pcs inc. SS candle stick holders, Crocks, Musical instruments including a violin marked “A. Curtil, Paris”, Gulbransen Piano & Piccolo. Oak & walnut furniture cabinets, some rough, 7' one pc Walnut book case w lower door storage, signed & dated by maker “Carl Wazon, 1937”, large 2 pc floor to ceiling two sided access oak room divider cabinet, curved glass cabinet with mirrored back, Painted Kitchen cabinet, different oak & Walnut commodes, antique rockers & chairs, some Cain seated, oak drop front desks & book cabinets, midcentury furniture & items, bedroom furniture, rough sawn barn lumber, Large collection of Fabric, material & yarn, sewing & quilters craft related goods, Sampler dated 1878, Household decorative & home Furnishings including cookware, everyday dishes etc., 2006 Amana Upright Freezer, several cedar chests, trunks & Lockers, Spool cabinet, Costume Jewelry inc. Sterling & Gold rings, framed pictures & prints, 2 by Paul Randal Sheridan IL. Collectible glassware, pink stem w blue base depression glass & H.P Cups & Saucers, China sets, Hand painted hat pin holder, bowls, plates etc. collectible figurines, cast iron Barrell still bank, carved owl, lg dinner bell w yoke, cast iron butchering kettle, Wilton bench vice, Forge w blower, picket fence uprights, hand cranked Corn sheller painted “Marseilles”, Milk cans, cistern pump, footed cast iron pot, WWII sock knitting machine, wood Barrell washing tub, pulleys, sev. lg & small gallon crocks inc 20 gal. Lowell Tonica Il., & other barn & farm related items. Granite coffee pots, grey & marble, sev. midcentury luggage pc's, sev. wood shaft golf clubs, lion head carved Morris chair, train set by Marx, Galvanized tubs, garden plow, 10' step ladder, mantis yard machine, Porter cable Air compressor, shell lawn chair, bird bath, singer treadle sewing machine, long handle tools Etc. Many other items too numerous to mention & some likely not yet discovered. Hope to see you there! Item of Special interest, is a large rock collection, owned by the late Fred Krieger in the 60's operated a rock shop in Serena IL. This auction will feature the remainder those rocks that inc Large Agate & Geodes & possible other not familiar. Terms: Cash or good check, most credit cards acceptable Master Card / Visa. Proper photo ID required for registration. No property removed until settled for. Not responsible for items or accidents. All items sold to the best & highest bidder. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. LIVE AUCTION ONLY.

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22ND ANNUAL

DEKALB BARBS vs. SYCAMORE S PA R TA N S

F O O T B A L L FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 NIU HUSKIE STADIUM

Tailgate Area / Open 4:45 to 7:15 PM Challenge Introductions / 6:15 PM

Freshman Game / 4:00 PM Varsity Game / 7:00 PM

To purchase tickets or for more information visit fnbochallenge.org

Tailgate Tickets

PORK CHOP SANDWICH MEAL

HOT DOG MEAL

$12 with online purchase $15 at event

$8 with online purchase $10 at event

Meals include pork chop sandwich or hog dog; chips and water. Tailgate tickets also include entrance into football games ($6 at gate for adults and children)

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Looking Back

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