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WEEK IN REVIEW DeKalb OKs Hunter Hillcrest purchase By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council officially approved buying one of local landlord Hunter Properties’ buildings for $1.18 million after years of tense back and forth between the two entities. The council voted, 7-0, on Aug. 23 to approve the city buying the Hunter Hillcrest property mixed-use building in the city’s Annie Glidden North neighborhood. Sixth Ward Alderman Mike Verbic was absent. City officials plan to demolish the structure after the purchase, which will be paid for using federal funds received through the American Recovery Act, according to city documents, and include provisions to relocate any existing tenants.

Just before the council vote, Fourth Ward Alderman Scott McAdams said he wanted to “urge my colleagues to vote ‘yes’ on this matter.” ”Progress takes a long time,” McAdams said. “At long last, we’re going to take a first and definitive step toward fixing the biggest problem in the city.” DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, who campaigned on Hunter Properties-related tenant and landlord issues during the 2020 mayoral race, said he was he was happy to see the City Council approve the purchase. “I’m excited about the impact that it will have in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood,” Barnes said. Officials from Hunter Properties did not speak publicly during the meeting. Barnes said city officials have been

drawing ideas from area residents about what to do with the site and he’s “looking forward to working with the community” to consider those options. “But nothing is solidified,” Barnes said. DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said there are 14 residential units in the upstairs part of the building, though the upstairs isn’t fully occupied, while each of the nine commercial spaces on the main level are occupied by businesses. Nicklas said the city recently pocketed $1.5 million in federal American Recovery Act funds to use for residents “who have been underserved for a period of time.” He said some of that money will go toward helping residents and businesses relocate, since that’s a demolition-related cost and falls within fund-use parameters.

Fatty’s owner moves forward with drive-thru liquor store By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A local restauranteur who first approached DeKalb city officials in 2018 about opening a drive-thru package liquor store and video-gaming bar is one step closer. The DeKalb City Council voted, 7-0, on Aug. 23 to approve changing the zoning designation for the site, which is owned by Fatty’s Pub and Grille owner Jeff Dobie. The approval means the space can now be used for commercial development. Sixth Ward Alderman Mike Verbic was absent from the meeting. DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said the City Council in October 2020 authorized a package liquor license with a sup-

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plemental drive-thru license, as well as a video-gaming bar liquor license, for the site of the project. “There are a few things that Mr. Dobie has added since the last time the council looked at this and approved a couple of resolutions in the fall of 2020,” Nicklas said. Nicklas said those changes included constructing an about 6,000-square-foot building and creating a drive-thru package liquor store on the north side of Illinois Route 38. He said there also would be some video gambling machines in the building, a storage area for Dobie’s catering business and the possibility of a couple of two-bedroom apartments on the proposed building’s second floor. The update comes after aldermen orig-

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inally approved the drive-thru package liquor store license and video-gaming license in 2018 for the proposed commercial building location – which would have a separated package store and video-gaming bar but both still in the same building – across the street from Fatty’s on Lincoln Highway. City officials gave Dobie extensions for the project as Dobie previously said he was trying to navigate business challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to city documents, the city’s planning and zoning commission also recommended City Council approval for the proposed plan during its Aug. 16 meeting. Dobie attended the Aug. 23 meeting but did not formally address the City Council.

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will be plenty of exhibits, competitions and livestock on display. It’s also a big festival of food. You can walk around and experience all kinds of fair food. If you like food, this is the place to check out. You can eat and walk as you go along. Some fairs have a food court, but at the Sandwich Fair, not all the food vendors are in one spot. They’re scattered. There’s farm equipment next to food vendors, rides next to food vendors. We have vendors, exhibitors and carnival rides mixed in. Milton: Does the fair also have entertainment? Anderson: We’ll also have entertainment, including tractor and motor sports, horse racing, concerts and strolling entertainment. We’ll also have a carnival with rides and games for all ages. Every year, we have a set entertainment schedule. Katrina J.E. Milton - kmilton@shawmedia.com

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Milton: How would you describe the fairgrounds? Anderson: The grounds were originally an oak forest to the left side of Sandwich, so the fair has a park-type setting. We’ve added some trees and wooded areas, so there’s lots of shade, resting areas and picnic tables.

Milton: What steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Anderson: We’ll have hand sanitizer stations, but masks are optional. The health department has not mandated outdoor mask wearing, and it’d be really hard to enforce. The DeKalb County Health Department will have a vaccine trailer near Gate 1 on the east side giving out vaccines for three days. While at the state fair, there were eight different vaccination sites.

Milton: What is your reaction to being able to hold the fair this year? Anderson: We’re very excited to hold the fair this year. I’ve been out at other fairs to see what those look like, including the state fair and six other county fairs. People are very excited to be there. Everyone is excited to eat. Fair food is a big thing right now. The reaction has been overall very positive. People have been looking forward to attending fairs for more than a year.

Milton: What do you like most about the Sandwich Fair? Anderson: I always look forward to the fair. I’ve attended the fair every year since 1979, and I was born in 1978. About five years ago, I became the fair’s general manager. I help with the day-to-day operations. I love thinking of ways to improve and make the fair better year after year. The fair is always a place to meet a few new people, have a great time with family and friends and make some memories.

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FALL TRADITION

DeKalb County apple orchards open for the season By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

or Kathy Bock, fall is “all about celebrating with the ones you love.” And now is the time to celebrate as local apple orchards open for the season. Bock is the owner of Honey Hill Orchard, 11783 Waterman Road in Waterman, which was started by her father, who grew apple trees as a hobby. “The business started to grow in stages, a little bit at a time,” Bock said. “We consider our starting year 1977, the year we bought a cider press and started making cider.” Bock’s daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren help out on the farm. “Our goal has always been to bring people together for a fun fall experience,” she said. “We want other families to create fall memories out at our orchard.” Honey Hill Orchard will open this weekend with limited hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, Monday, Sept. 6, and Tuesday, Sept. 7. Starting Thursday, Sept. 9, the orchard will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. This year, the orchard has more than 25 varieties of apples, which ripen at different times from early September through late October. Raspberries will be ready to pick in September until the first frost. Pumpkins will begin to be sold at the end of September. “We try to keep it laid back, with a farm and country atmosphere,” Kathy Bock said. “We don’t have a lot of the bells and whistles and gimmicks. People can come out and relax with their family. There’s no admission fee or extra charges. You’re paying only for what you’re picking and buying.” Last year, because of the pandemic, a few changes were made at Honey Hill. Instead of making and selling lunches, there were food trucks. Because of their success, the food trucks will be expanded upon this year, selling food at the orchard on weekend days in the fall. The orchard will also continue walk-up bakery windows. “We found that with the walk-up windows, things moved a little quicker and there was less conges-

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Miah Alvarado, kitchen help at Jonamac Orchard, 19412 Shabbona Road in Malta, bags apple cider doughnuts in the bakery. tion,” Bock said. “We tried to make everything a little easier. People can stay outside, get their doughnuts, and they’re good to go.” Activities at the orchard will include hay rides, a straw maze and a petting zoo. The bakery will open Sept. 4 and will sell apple cider doughnuts, pies and cider. “People come to the farm and tell me that their parents used to bring them, and now they’re bringing their kids,” Bock said. “We’re lucky to have really great customers that come back and visit us year after year.” At Jonamac Orchard, 9412 Shabbona Road in Malta, the motto is “your family’s fall tradition.” One of the owners, Jenna Spychal, said her goal is to “come up with new and creative ways to bring people back so they can enjoy the fall season.” Their orchard opened Aug. 25. “We’re always looking for ways to expand, improve and offer more,” Spychal said. “There are lots of fun fall activities at our orchard and with 105 acres, we have plenty of space to

enjoy the outdoors and socially distance.” The orchard has more than 20,000 trees and more than 30 varieties of apples that ripen through November. New additions to the orchard this year include a new bandshell and a corn pit barn with a hayloft and two 40-foot slides, three times the size of the old corn bin. Jonamac Orchard’s store and bakery is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. The cider house is open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A new on-tap hard cider, JonaSMACK Brush Fire Hard Cider, is infused with ghost pepper. Cider House After Hours events will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, 18 and 25 and will feature a night corn maze with flashlights, food trucks and live music. General admission to activity areas is $6 per person, and children age 2 and younger enter free. The activity areas include the barnyard play area,

jumping pillow, animal barn petting zoo, daytime corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin house, cider house tasting room, corn crib play barn, sunflower patch, live music and food trucks. Admission to the haunted corn maze is $15. It will be open from dark until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights in October. Flashlights will not be allowed, only glowsticks or pen lights. The haunted corn maze is recommended for ages 13 and older. Jonamac Orchard is hiring, especially for part-time seasonal help. “We’re excited to offer fun fall activities for the whole family at Jonamac,” Spychal said. “We have apples, pumpkins, a corn maze and all your favorite fall treats, including apple cider doughnuts, cider and caramel apples. It’s all about making fall memories and having fun while the season lasts.” For more information about Jonamac Orchard, visit jonamacorchard. com. For information about Honey Hill Orchard, visit honeyhillorchard. com.

THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Stage Coach Players will present the deliciously funny comedy, “The Red Velvet Cake War,” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, this month. The play opens Sept. 9, and runs for two weekends. It is directed by Scott Montavon with Leigh Foulk assistant directing. The fun happens in Sweetgum, Texas, where the three Verdeen cousins are hosting their family reunion. A reunion that couldn’t have come at a worse time. It happens to be the hottest day of year and right in the middle of tornado season and the cousins always seem to be on the verge of catastrophe. The cousins – Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Verdeen – have been delighting the locals with their outrageous antics for years and the weekend starts when Gaynelle crashes her minivan through the bedroom wall of her husband’s girlfriend’s doublewide. That’s when things get downright funny. Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten have authored more than 25 comedies. Stage Coach produced one of their comedies, “The

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Stage Coach Player cast members rehearse a scene from “The Red Velvet Cake War.” The production runs Sept. 9-12 and Sept. 17-19 at the theater in DeKalb. Dixie Swim Club” in 2016. One of the authors, Jamie Wooten, wrote and produced for the television series “The Golden Girls.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Sept. 12 and Sept. 19. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $13

for seniors and children age 13 and younger. To purchase tickets, visit www.stagecoachplayers.com or call the box office at 815-758-1940. The theater is located at 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb. Stage Coach will follow the state’s current COVID-19 masking guidelines.

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Portrait artist Vincent Chiaramonte will demonstrate his pastel work at the Sept. 2 meeting of the Kishwaukee Valley Art League. This work, titled “Paul,” has received special recognition.

Portrait artist to give demonstration for KVAL THE MIDWEEK Portrait artist Vincent Chiaramonte will demonstrate his pastel work at the Sept. 2 meeting of the Kishwaukee Valley Art League. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore. The public is invited to attend this colorful demonstration. Chiaramonte has dedicated his artistic career to the portrait and the artistry involved in capturing the depth of life and emotion in his subjects. Working in oil, pastel or charcoal, Chiaramonte has been commissioned by private individuals and by organizations from the world of business, academia, sports, clergy and politics. He has been commissioned to paint two official Congressional portraits, both of which hang in the United States Capitol. Chiaramonte received his formal training at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Since then, he has gone on to build a successful career as a portrait artist. Having earned signature memberships in prestigious pastel and portrait societies, Chiaramonte’s work has been featured in highly respected publications, such as International

Pastel and International Artist, as well as a feature in the “Best of Pastel 2,” a hardcover book commemorating the Pastel Society of America’s 25th anniversary. Chiaramonte’s painting, “Paul,” was chosen by the Pastel Journal showcasing the top 100 paintings of the year. Recent awards include the Pastel Award of Excellence, the Henri Roche’ Selection Award and acceptance into the International Assocaition of Pastel Societies exhibition. KVAL will hold its annual Affordable Art Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Gallery On State. This show will provide art league members the opportunity to go through their studios and part with inventory pieces so they can start new projects. It will also allow the public to purchase affordable artwork, as all pieces will be priced from $5 to $95. There will be no admission charge to attend this show. The Kishwaukee Valley Art League is committed to promoting local artists and dedicated to promoting the development of upcoming artists in the Kishwaukee Valley area. Hy-Vee and Waste Management are patron members of the organization. Visit www. kval-nfp.org for information.

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“Ebbie’s,” DeKalb sweet tooth since 1897, will be moving. The coffee, candy and ice cream shop that many DeKalb residents have grown up with will move from its present site at the corner of Lincoln Highway and Third Street to a yet unannounced site. Part of the reason for the move was due to a fire that destroyed Gale’s Pharmacy next door. City inspectors have found that the fire left the old candy shop structure unsound.

Fire, believed to have been caused by carelessness of tramps sleeping in the baled hay and straw barn of the Kirkland sheep yards owned by John McQueen, destroyed the big building and the contents last night, entailing a loss estimated to exceed $6,000. It is believed the tramps allowed sparks from pipes or cigarettes to drop into the hay, thus causing the fire. Should DeKalb people, while motoring, meet anyone wearing what might be rightly termed a flu mask, do not get alarmed and believe that the man or woman is mentally unbalanced. Some sufferers of hay fever, and there are any number of them this year, are wearing a mask similar to that worn during the flu epidemic two or three years ago. The mask covers the mouth and nose and is treated with medicine to help the victim. Photo courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

Farmers of the vicinity, it is noted, having acquired a habit while driving on the cement highway, while it saves expense to them in the way of getting the horses shod, has a tendency to destroy the pavement, indirectly. The farmers are driving with one side of the wagon on the soft shoulder. The wheels cut into the shoulder and although it is built up once or twice a week, it is impossible to keep it up where it belongs. The shoulder is being built onto the pavement to drain off the water more than anything else. In draining off the water, it keeps it from getting beneath the cement, and later when the frost comes, it prevents an upheaval of the cement. It is understood from reliable sources that George Ollman of Malta has let the contract for his new cement fire-proof elevator and work will be started at once. The building is to be oblong in shape and when completed will be a credit to the business section of town. The house recently purchased by F. R. Freeman of Malta, who lost his property by fire several days ago, will soon be on rollers and started toward Malta. The house was off the foundation yesterday and Mr. Freeman has kept busily at work for many days on the building on the Delbridge farm, east of town. The house is in shape now to be put onto the big rollers and the task of getting the building to the property in the southeast part of town will be comparatively easy.

Haish Spreader Company, owned by Jacob Haish, at the corner of Ninth and Locust streets in 1912. Haish made manure spreaders at the plant. Ninth Street crossed the railroad tracks at the time, but seen here are sidings that ran down Oak Street.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO

When over 600 members of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau congregated at the Community Park in Sycamore for the annual picnic event, one of the features of the entertainment was a quiz program. Following the regular style of these popular events, DeKalb County people were called upon to participate in the feature. Parents are requested to warn their children against the dangerous practice of hopping on the loaded wagons of sweet corn which are headed for the canning plant. Yesterday complaints were received by the DeKalb police about kids hopping on the moving wagons. Serious injury may result from this activity and every effort is made to halt the practice. Sunday night will mark the end of the first postwar season of production at the Shady Lane Playhouse, which came to life for the first time since 1942. The summer theater, under the direction of Frank Byran, presented five productions and is winding up the season with an 1890 melodrama, “Love Rides the Rails.” Glass windows are now being placed in the new store that will be occupied by Stiles Dress Shop. Work is moving along

at a rapid pace and if store fixtures can be obtained soon, the store will be ready for opening within a short time. Unearthed during attic cleaning operations, two old newspapers have proved interesting to those who have had a chance of looking them over. The papers were found by Mrs. Ella Trimm of Kirkland as she cleaned the attic of a home in which she recently moved. One of the papers is “The International Detective,” published in November of 1888 in Cincinnati. The paper carries a number of reward notices for escaped or wanted criminals and is the official organ of the Grannan Detective Bureau, which also sells guns, handcuffs, lanterns and other devices for aiding law enforcement officers. A record of over 800,000 consecutive safe man-hours established by workers of the DeKalb division of the Central Illinois Light Company was terminated by the accident in which Paul Chesher suffered a broken knee cap. Chesher received the injury while driving a power company truck when it struck an auto which had backed into the path of the truck on Sycamore Road on the evening of Aug. 18. The employees of the DeKalb division had worked over five years without a disabling injury.

Yesterday, the residents of the Evergreen Village Mobile Park, near Sycamore, continued to wade through the bureaucracy of federal financial assistance, following last month’s floods. During a meeting with representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last night, Evergreen Village residents discussed how various federal grants and loans could best help their personal and financial plights. Many residents pushed for something to be done with the trailer park, and consequently themselves, as a whole. Last week, the county board voted, 12-8, not to enter into a program with FEMA to buy Evergreen Village and move its residents elsewhere. Moving operations are being completed this week which will put the headquarters for DeKalb’s United Fund in a “downtown ground-floor” location. By the end of the week, United Fund will be operating from the building that once housed First National Bank, at Lincoln Highway and Second Street. The rear portion of the main floor, with the entrance on Second Street, facing the east, has been made available by P. A. Nehring. General cleaning operations were started Monday, with files and furniture to be shifted by Wednesday.

1996 – 25 YEARS AGO

Although the process has taken longer than expected, county highway officials still plan to close off Plank Road for several months in order to make necessary structural changes. In late July, the DeKalb County Highway Department, with help from the state, was awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the Route 23 intersection at Plank Road. This reconstruction is one step in a plan to expand Peace Road, which first started in 1980.

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Lecture to explore 19th century clothing THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The Ellwood House and DeKalb County History Center will host “The Lifestyle of Clothing in the 19th Century,” a free lecture by Erika Holst, Illinois Road Scholar and curator of history at the Illinois State Museum, at noon Thursday, Sept. 2. “In today’s world of fast fashion we have become used to a minimal investment in our clothing, in terms of money and especially in terms of time,” Holst said in a news release. “During the 1800s, a significant portion of a woman’s day was dedicated to making, mending, washing, and making over clothing, and in wringing every last scrap of usefulness out of textiles by recycling them when clothing was too worn to be mended anymore.” During this one-hour presentation, Holst will highlight the work that went into clothing using examples from the Illinois State Museum’s historic garment collection. The presentation is part of Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore, the museums’

BRIEFS Kingston church schedules monthly supper on Sept. 11 Kingston United Methodist Church will host its monthly supper on Sept. 11. Seating time is 5 p.m. only. Held usually on the first Saturday of the month at the church, 121 W. First St., the meal includes dessert. Suggested donation is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Carry-out meals and gift certificates are available. Meals can be picked up by calling 815-784-2010. This month, the meat will be Swiss steak.

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Erika Holst is an Illinois Road Scholar and curator of history for the Illinois State Museum. series of free monthly lectures. This lecture will be held virtually via Zoom. To register, contact Audrey King at 815-756-4609 or king@ellwoodhouse.org. Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore is supported by the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund.

DeKALB – Services for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) will again be offered by Congregation Beth Shalom, serving DeKalb and neighboring counties. Services this year will be held online via Zoom. Members of the congregation will be sent a Zoom link to join the services. Others who wish to participate may request the link by contacting the congregation’s president at President@

BethShalomDeKalb.org. Rabbi Julie Pelc Adler and cantorial soloist Zachary Weiss will lead the live online services. Services are cosponsored by the congregation and Hillel, the Jewish student organization at Northern Illinois University. All are welcome to attend. Rosh Hashanah services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Rosh Hashanah services will continue at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. Both morning services will feature an abbreviated virtual Torah service, and the shofar will be sounded. The Kol Nidre service, which ushers in Yom Kippur, will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. Yom Kippur services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, and will include the Yizkor memorial service. A brief concluding service will be held at 6 p.m. For more information on High Holy Days services and other congregational events, check the congregation’s website at BethShalomDeKalb.org. Anyone who may need technical assistance using Zoom should contact the congregation’s president at the email address above. – The MidWeek

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program to help families break the generational cycle of poverty. The corps also is launching low-cost after-school programs, pay-asEnvoy Rick Garcia you-go music lessons through the Red Shield Fine Arts Academy and free fitness classes, all scheduled to start later this month. “Between Sycamore and DeKalb, this community is one of the most giving communities that I have ever experienced,” Garcia said in the release. “They have come out and supported The Salvation Army whenever there’s been a need.” Garcia said The Salvation Army will be calling on the community to help neighbors in need stay in their homes as the moratorium on evictions expires. In addition to heightened requests for financial assistance, The Salvation Army DeKalb Corps continues to see an increased need at its food pantry. The corps food pantry served nearly 3,000 households during the first seven months of the year. To make a donation, access services or enroll in programs, visit www.salarmydekalb.org or call 815-756-4308.

NIU Outdoor Adventures schedules used gear sale THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Northern Illinois University’s Outdoor Adventure program will host a used gear sale that allows students and community members to buy used outdoor gear. The sale will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the NIU Recreation Center, 325 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. NIU Outdoor Adventures is selling a large selection of equipment at low costs. The bulk of the gear being sold includes cross-country ski equipment as well as ice skates, climbing shoes, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, standup paddleboards, a variety of paddles and other outdoor gear items. A list of items for sale is posted on the Outdoor Adventure website.

Sale items were previously used by NIU Outdoor Adventures for trips, rentals and workshops. Gear is sold “as is” condition and all sales are final. Proceeds from the sale will be invested in new equipment and benefit future participants. Outdoor Adventures offers a multitude of health and wellness benefits to individuals and the community. NIU has been engaging students and the community in outdoor pursuits through its rental center since 1985. In addition to the year-round rental program, Outdoor Adventures also offers scheduled trips, special events and custom teambuilding opportunities. For any questions regarding the gear sale, contact the NIU Outdoor Adventure Center at 815-753-9423 or outdooradventure@niu.edu.

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12 OBITUARIES

DOUGLAS SWAN MARTENSON

After graduating from Shabbona High School in 1974, he attended Illinois State University Died: August 24, 2021 and then later Iowa University earning a Bachelor Degree. Douglas Swan MarDoug’s work career encompassed Grain tenson passed away in his home on August Management, Commercial/Farm Real Estate, Ideal Industries, while ending up his career 24 at the age of 65. His middle name is in as Maintenance Foreman with Target. He worked for Target for several years and when honor of his grandfather from Swedish de- needed he would travel to the different store locations to help out. scent. He was raised Doug continued to help on the family farm on a farm in rural Shabbona. He enjoyed during planting and harvest seasons. In his riding bikes to the creek, fishing, showing pigs and steers at the county fairs, Halloween spare time Doug loved to travel. He visited pranks, going to movies and just being social. family in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Florida; however, Jamaica became his No matter where Doug was, even in other states, he would run into someone he knew! favorite spot to vacation. He would visit there every winter, extending the stays each year.

He had hoped to buy a place there someday and waste the time away on the Beach. Doug loved growing flowers and vegetables, specifically green peppers and tomatoes! He took pride in getting his garden in early and protected it from the varmints. He would even educate neighbors of the importance of chicken wire. He often would send pictures of his daily harvest. Doug also loved to fish. He managed to take many fishing trips on Lake Michigan with great results! He would readily share his simple tricks when asked. Doug never married but enjoyed his extended family, especially his niece and nephews. They all brought joy to him in different ways. Doug is survived by a sister Karla (Paul) Creed, brother Jeffrey (Debra) Martenson;

Nephews, Austin (Jessica) Creed, Tyler Creed, Brandon Creed, Dillon Martenson, Niece Bailey Martenson and great niece/nephew Jaclyn and Hunter Creed. Preceding his death are his parents John and Mildred Martenson. Graveside services were at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shabbona, IL on Saturday, August 28. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in memory of Doug to our Martenson Family Scholarship at DeKalb County Community Foundation. A deserving Agricultural student from Indian Creek receives a scholarship each year with hopes we can make it a continuing legacy. Arrangements by Jacobson-Torman Funeral Home, Shabbona.

DeKalb Fire Department receives $251K equipment grant THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – The DeKalb Fire Department received about a quarter of a million dollars from the federal government to purchase new equipment for firefighters, according to City of DeKalb officials. According to a news release from

the city, the fire department received $251,008.18 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/ FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The city’s 10% match will contribute $25,100.82 of non-federal funds toward a total project budget of $276,109. The funds will be used to purchase

replacement Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, or SCBAs, which are “crucial to firefighters’ defense against injury or death from exposure to products of combustion and other hazardous toxins and carcinogens,” according to the release. The fire department’s SCBAs have required increasingly frequent and

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NIU Community School of the Arts taking fall registration The Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts has provided high-quality arts education opportunities for community members of all ages for more than 30 years. CSA programs and activities currently offered for personal enrichment include music and art classes, music ensembles and music lessons for in-person or online participants. Registration is open now for the 2021-2022 school year. Enroll in classes and ensembles one week prior to the start date, and sign up for music lessons to begin as soon as Aug. 23. Early registration is encouraged, and an installment payment plan is available. For the safety of all participants, in-person activities in the NIU Music Building will require safety measures outlined by Northern Illinois University and the Community School of the Arts. Safety information is available at the CSA website, www.csa.niu.edu.

Scholarships The CSA is committed to making arts education accessible in our community regardless of income level. Funding for scholarships is provided through private donations and fundraising activities, and with support from the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund. Financial assistance is available for students ages 18 or younger who want to pursue their study of music and art. Families with an adjusted gross income less than $75,000 annually are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications are available at the CSA website and by calling 815-753-1450. Need-based scholarship applications for the fall semester will be accepted through Oct. 1.

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‘Losing Mr. Sycamore’: Johnson’s legacy lives on By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – Joe Ryan described the death of coach Peter “Pete” Johnson, who died peacefully on Aug. 19 in his home, as “losing Mr. Sycamore.” Johnson was 98. Ryan, Sycamore High School’s head football coach, said “although many people know him as the all-time winningest coach in Sycamore schools’ history, he was a great ambassador to our community.” “Pete never met a stranger: he was friendly, open and engaging with everyone,” Ryan said. “He was my close friend and a mentor. It’s hard to find an aspect of town that he didn’t have something to do with. He was involved and active because he cared.” Johnson was born at Sycamore Hospital on Nov. 18, 1922, and lived in and was active in the Sycamore community his entire life. He was in education for 49 years, including 34 years in the Sycamore schools as a teacher, coach, athletic director, adult education director, vocational educational director, assistant principal and principal. He coached the Sycamore High School varsity football team for 17 years. His teams won more than 80% of their games with 10 conference championships, eight undefeated seasons and a 33-game winning streak. RoseMarie Treml, executive director of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, said Johnson was “so much more than a football coach and athletic director.” Johnson participated on the committees to build the Kishwaukee Family YMCA and the Sycamore Veterans Home, and was a member of Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in DeKalb County. He also served as charter president for the Jaycees and Rotary president. His community memberships included

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ABOVE: Sycamore coaching legend Pete Johnson stands in front of the Wall of Champions at the Sycamore High School Hall of Fame, which bears his name, in this undated photo. the United Methodist Church, Chamber of Commerce, VFW, American Legion and the Elks. His Sycamore community honors include the Clifford Danielson Award by the Chamber of Commerce, 1963 Man of the Year and Pumpkin Parade Grand Marshal. In 1982, Johnson was honored as Northern Illinois University alumnus of the year. In 1968, he was selected Illinois Football Coach of the Year. In 1977, Johnson was named to the first class of the Illinois Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. “He gave so much of himself to our

community,” Treml said. “He really cared about Sycamore. He was passionate for Sycamore, every aspect of it: civic groups, schools, business, athletics.” Treml said she is sad for those who never met him, because he gave so much of himself to the community. “He truly touched all of Sycamore in some way or another, and he will certainly be missed,” Treml said. “Pete is one in a million, and we will most definitely miss him. Everyone always talks about celebrating life. Well, I think we as a community have to celebrate his wonderful and exceptional

life, which touched many of our lives.” Ryan said the best way to honor Johnson is “to do what he did.” “It’s our job now to get involved and care about our community the way he did,” Ryan said. “He knew how to get a team ready to play and be successful. He influenced not only football players in Sycamore, but people around the country. Now we have to carry his influence and legacy on. We have to carry his love of Sycamore forward.” Services for Johnson were held Aug. 27. To read his full obituary, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com.

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Saturday, September 18th, 2021 10:00 am Auctioneers note: This is a nice clean line of older equipment from a small farm. Steve took great pride in his tools and equipment. Plan now to attend. Auction starts with hayrack items at 10:00 am, Machinery and Tractors will begin at 11:00 am Central time when the internet bidding begins. Tractors: (2) John Deere 4440's; Gas John Deere 3020; Diesel John Deere 3020 Implements: NOTE: Steve sold his larger tractor that was used with these larger tillage implements. John Deere 7200 Planter; DMI Big Little D470 Gravity Wagon; DMI Tigermate II Field Cultivator; DMI 25ft Crumbler; John Deere 512 Disk 5 shank Ripper; Krause 4600 Row Crop 6x30” Cultivator; Koyker Sprayer 500 gal pull type, 45ft booms; Oliver 385 Field Cultivator, 14', 3pt mount; Brillion 13' Cultimulcher; Woods Cadet 72 6'; Grain King 33' x 8” truck auger; Brandt 60'x8” auger; assorted tractor weights 20,30, and 40 series Deere; 18.4-38 clamp on duals, 15.5-38 clamp on duals; set of 15.5-38 rims and tires; implement tires; Speeco CAT II quick hitch. Grain Bins: 21' diameter grain bin, full aeration floor; Tools, Shop, Lawn & Garden TERMS: Cash or Check w/ driver's license I.D., VISA, Master Card, Discover or American Express w/ 3% service fee. Electronic clerking system used. Letter of guarantee for purchase over $10,000 - Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over all prior advertising. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. On-Line bidding available as well at Equipmentfacts.com - Terms for online bidding will be posted.

Steve and Kaytie Suddeth - Owners Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co., Rochelle IL 61068 815-562-5113 Auctioneers: Josh Hickey - 815-739-1030 John Bearrows - 815-739-9150 Matt Hart, Steve Hilleson

Catalog is ready, Auction is open for bidding. Auction will close on Thursday Sept 23rd @ 6:00 pm CST. (Soft Close)

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go2wegenerauctions.com for the terms, Buyer's premium, register to bid & preview catalog. Preview sale items on Wednesday Sept 8, 2021 from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm. @ 3388 Lee Road, Lee, IL 60530.

THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ONLY AUCTION EVENT Pickup at sale location on Friday from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm or Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm see web site to schedule your pickup day & time. Loader will be available to assist with loading. AUCTIONEERS: Chris Wegener, Sandwich IL. 815-451-2820 & Joel Prestegaard, 815-761-7426, Lee IL. go2wegenerauction.com

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Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising without recourse to in this newspaper is subject to theand Fair Housing Plaintiff "any and in "AS IS" Act which makes it illegal to advertise condition. The sale is further preference, limitation or discrimination based subjectfamilial to confirmation by on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, court. to status or national origin, or antheintention, make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." If the property is a condoFamilial status includes childrenminium under the agetheof foreclosure 18 living and with parents or legal custodians, women and takespregnant place after 1/1/2007, people securing custody of children under 18. other This newspaper purchasers than the will not knowingly accept anymortgagees advertising will for real estate be required which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby to pay any assessment and informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper legal fees are available on an equal opportunity basis.due under The Condominium Property Act, To complain of discrimination call HUD 1-800-669-9777 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and Hearing impaired number765 is 1-800-927-9275 (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest purchasers other PUBLIC NOTICE community, than mortgagees will be IN THE CIRCUIT COURT required to pay any FOR THE 23RD assessment and legal fees JUDICIAL CIRCUIT due under the Condominium DEKALB COUNTY Property Act, 765 ILCS SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS 605/18.5(g-1). Texas Capital Bank, N.A. If the sale is set aside for PLAINTIFF any reason, the Purchaser at Vs. the sale shall be entitled only Duane E. Soby; et. al. to a return of the deposit DEFENDANTS paid. The Purchaser shall No. 2021CH000007 have no further recourse NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE against the Mortgagor, OF REAL ESTATE the Mortgagee or the PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Mortgagee's attorney. GIVEN that pursuant to a Upon payment in full Judgment of Foreclosure and of the amount bid, the Sale entered in the above purchaser shall receive a cause on 05/06/2021, the Certificate of Sale, which will Sheriff of DeKalb County, entitle the purchaser to a Illinois will on October 14, Deed to the real estate after 2021 at the hour of Confirmation of the sale. The 1:00 PM at Public Safety successful purchaser has the Building, 150 North Main sole responsibility/expense of Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a evicting any tenants or other place otherwise designated individuals presently in at the time of sale, County of possession of the subject DeKalb and State of Illinois, premises. sell at public auction to the The property will NOT be highest bidder for cash, as open for inspection and set forth below, the following Plaintiff makes no represendescribed real estate: tation as to the condition of PIN 15-21-400-004 the property. Prospective Improved with Residential bidders are admonished to COMMONLY KNOWN AS: check the Court file to verify 14949 Bastian Road all information. Hinckley, IL 60520 IF YOU ARE THE MORTSale terms: 10% down of GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), the highest bid by certified YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO funds at the close of the auc- REMAIN IN POSSESSION tion; The balance, including FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY the Judicial sale fee OF AN ORDER OF POSSESfor Abandoned Residential SION, IN ACCORDANCE Property Municipality Relief WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) Fund, which is calculated at OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE the rate of $1 for each FORECLOSURE LAW. $1,000 or fraction thereof of For information: Examine the amount paid by the the court file or contact purchaser not to exceed Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & $300, in certified funds, is Associates, P.C., 15W030 due within twenty-four (24) North Frontage Road, Suite hours. The subject property is 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, subject to general real estate (630) 794-9876. Please taxes, special assessments, refer to file number 14-20or special taxes levied 03050. against said real estate and I3175144 is offered for sale without any representation as to (Published in The quality or quantity of title MidWeek,September August 1,1,8,8,15, 15 and without recourse to 2021) Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further MidWeek Classified subject to confirmation by 815-632-2554 the court. Having a Birthday, If the property is a condoAnniversary, Graduation minium and the foreclosure or Event Coming Up? takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the Share It With Everyone by mortgagees will be required Placing a HAPPY AD! to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located MidWeek Classified in a common interest 815-632-2554 community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Texas Capital Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Duane E. Soby; et. al. DEFENDANTS No. 2021CH000007 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 05/06/2021, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on October 14, 2021 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; SOUTH 85 THENCE DEGREES 13 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER SOUTHEAST 181.61 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST 715.75 FEET THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 269.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 240.10 FEET THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 125.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 483.98 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 139.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 15-21-400-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14949 Bastian Road Hinckley, IL 60520 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and

POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST 715.75 FEET THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 269.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 5 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 240.10 FEET THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 125.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 483.98 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 139.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 15-21-400-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 14949 Bastian Road Hinckley, IL 60520 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION

If the property is a condo- Confirmation of the sale. The minium and the foreclosure successful purchaser has the takes place after 1/1/2007, sole responsibility/expense of purchasers other than the evicting any tenants or other mortgagees will be required individuals presently in to pay any assessment and possession of the subject legal fees due under The premises. The property will NOT be Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no represen(g)(4). If the property is located tation as to the condition of in a common interest the property. Prospective community, purchasers other bidders are admonished to than mortgagees will be check the Court file to verify required to pay any all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTassessment and legal fees (HOMEOWNER), due under the Condominium GAGOR Property Act, 765 ILCS YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY any reason, the Purchaser at OF AN ORDER OF POSSESthe sale shall be entitled only SION, IN ACCORDANCE to a return of the deposit WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) paid. The Purchaser shall OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE have no further recourse FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full Associates, P.C., 15W030 of the amount bid, the North Frontage Road, Suite purchaser shall receive a 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, Certificate of Sale, which will (630) 794-9876. Please entitle the purchaser to a refer to file number 14-20Deed to the real estate after 03050. Confirmation of the sale. The I3175144 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of (Published in The evicting any tenants or other MidWeek,September August 1,1,8,8,15, 15 individuals presently in 2021) possession of the subject MidWeek Classified premises. 815-632-2554 The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of NOTICE PUBLIC the Prospective The property. Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb will be bidders are its admonished amending Admissions to& Continued Occupancy Policy Court Housing file to verify check thePublic for the Program and the Administrative allPlan information. for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. A draft IF YOU ARE THEis available MORT- for viewing on the housing copy of the plan GAGOR authority's (HOMEOWNER), website, www.dekcohousing.com. A public hearing be held Monday October 25, 2021, at YOU HAVEwillTHE RIGHTonTO 3:00 p.m. 310 N 6th St., DeKalb IL, 60115. REMAIN IN atPOSSESSION Comments also be made via email through the ENTRY FOR 30 DAYSmay AFTER or in writing at the main office. OFwebsite, AN ORDER OF POSSESAuthority of the County of DeKalb SION, Housing IN ACCORDANCE 310 N. 6th Street DeKalb, IL 60115 WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) 815-758-2692 OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Suite & EMPLOYER North Frontage Road, PROVIDER 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. PleaseChronicle September 1, 2, 3, (Published in the Daily 14-20- September 1, 8 , 2021.) refer to file 2021 andnumber The Midweek 1912297 03050. I3175144 (Published in The MidWeek, August 1, 8, 15, 2021)

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