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WEEK IN REVIEW DCCG requests $900K from county By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – A local food and education center may be one step closer to becoming a reality in DeKalb’s Annie Glidden North neighborhood. Dan Kenney, founder of DeKalb County Community Gardens, is requesting county government to give the organization $900,000 for a Community Food and Education Center project set to be located in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood, according to DeKalb County documents obtained by Daily Chronicle via Illinois Freedom of Information Act request. “This innovative project will have a positive impact on DeKalb County’s economy and health of the residents,” Kenney wrote in a July 20 email to county officials. “It also will have the potential of providing valuable infrastructure that

will benefit specialty crop growers in the region and statewide.” The organization continues to find more revenue sources for the project, including from county government, according to the business plan for the community food health and education center, which was submitted to the county by Kenney. “Moving [the community garden]’s 6,000-square-foot existing greenhouse operation, presently located in Kirkland, to DeKalb allows a larger retail presence with significant potential revenue growth,” according to the business plan. The project is meant to increase access to fresh local nutritious food, job training, entrepreneurial opportunities, jobs and economic development in that area. It also will include three commercial sized heated greenhouses for year-round food production. According to the community garden’s

business plan, the thought is for construction to begin August 2022 for the center and for center operations to begin January 2024. State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, expressed his support for the project in an April 15 letter, according to FOIA response documents. “DCFEC is a top priority of the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan – a plan that sets forth the strategic direction for revitalization of the AGN neighborhood and address the root causes that have led to the neighborhood’s decline,” Keicher wrote in the letter. “This neighborhood is hope to persistent crime, generational poverty and a lack of resources.” U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato and NIU President Lisa Freeman also showed support for the project in separate April 2021 letters, according to the provided county documents.

Sycamore OKs reimbursement checks for water line By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – With the greenlight of the Sycamore City Council, Sycamore homeowners seeking reimbursement after replacing their lead water lines could soon receive a check cut to them directly instead of a utility bill credit if they wish. The City Council previously approved the residential lead service line replacement program during its June 7 meeting. Sycamore acting City Manager Maggie Peck said during the Sept. 21 meeting that the program gives a $1,000 credit to homeowners whose service line replacement

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would not involve roadwork and a $2,000 credit for replacement that would involve roadwork due to the water main being on the opposite side of the street from the house. “So it was our intent to give them the credit back,” Peck said. “Once they fill out their application, got approval, had the work done, pay their bill and submitted for reimbursement, we would give them a credit on their utility account.” Peck said “that seemed to work,” with the city having four residents who “took an application and performed the work at this time.” However, she said a resident recently indicated they would prefer to just receive a one lump sum check from the city

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of Sycamore instead of the utility bill credit. After talking about the possible change with aldermen and staff, Peck said city officials “think it might be in the best interest of everybody” to cut a check for the reimbursement instead. She said the change was considered in “thinking of the residents and their financial need.” According to city documents, the city created a water master plan in 2019 that addressed short- and long-term needs required “to meet consumption demands of the community and regulatory compliance.” One of the goals of the plan was to continue to “identify and inventory private lead service lines and assist residents with replacing their lead water services.”

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ON THE COVER The Pay-It-Forward House building at 719 Somonauk St. in Sycamore was put on the market July 1, and is expected to close Sept. 30. It will be used as a private residence. See story, page 6. Photo by Katrina J.E. Milton - kmilton@shawmedia.com

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THE MIDWEEK The DeKalb County History Center will host the grand opening of its long-anticipated exhibit, “The History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. With more than 4,500 objects (not including photos, books, or archival materials) in the History Center’s collection, selecting 100 objects was a challenge. A museum committee decided the criteria for choosing an “object” for this exhibit was closely connected to each object’s story. “We believe the best stories are those that help us understand ourselves, our community and others,” Michelle Donahoe, executive director of the history center, said in news release. “Thus, the featured objects reflect a wide variety of perspectives associated with DeKalb County history.” There are 50 objects on display at the center and another 50 that are located around the county. Two of the objects in the exhibit are connected to Wurlitzer – a box created from one of the thousands of pianos they manufactured and the canopy from a World War II drone that was also produced at this factory. To further expand upon the Wurlitzer

story, during the grand opening, DeKalb High School students will perform on harps that were made by Wurlitzer. Specific times will be announced on the History Center’s website. A new family program, Hands-on History, will kick off Oct. 9. This will be a monthly program where children partake in interactive activities connected to specific objects in the exhibit. In the first program, participants will learn fun stories connected to the DeKalb Ag logo. There will be activities between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Registration is encouraged for this program. This inaugural program is free, but there will be a $5 charge per child starting in November. To discover more about the 50 off-site objects, people are encouraged to check out the History Center’s exhibit page online. With the help of Google Earth, users can map out the location of the offsite objects, see related images, and discover interesting stories. The DeKalb County History Center is located at 1730 N. Main St. in Sycamore. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. Admission is $5 for adults and free for members and children younger than 14. For information, visit dekalbcountyhistory.org or call 815-895-5762.

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The story of World War I veteran Samuel Crosswell is featured in the DeKalb County History Center’s new exhibit, “History of DeKalb County in 100 Objects,” which opens Saturday.

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ON THE RECORD ... with Paul Taylor Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com ESMOND – Farmer Paul Taylor received what many in Illinois agriculture call the “lifetime achievement award:” he was named a 2021 Master Farmer. Taylor and two other farmers, Kenneth Hartman Jr. of Waterloo and Kent Hodel of Metamora, were named 2021 Master Farmers at Prairie Farmer magazine’s annual recognition program during the Farm Progress Show on Sept. 2. The award recognizes exceptional agricultural production skills, commitment to family and service to community. “These farmers are at the top of their game, and this award is based on their entire body of work in the field, in the family and in the community,” Prairie Farmer Editor Holly Spangler said in a news release. Prairie Farmer first offered the Master Farmer award 96 years ago, in 1925. Almost 350 Illinois producers have been inducted as Master Farmers or Honorary Master Farmers over the program’s history. Taylor spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about receiving the title of Master Farmer, farming through the years and this fall’s harvest.

what the entire community was built on: the mechanical side of things, livestock and the outdoors. What I love about farming is that it’s something different every single day. It’s also eventful with challenges.

earlier. It was a blessing to me to come back to the family farm.

Milton: Why have you continued farming? Taylor: Well, I wasn’t always a farmer. In the 1980s, it was tough financially. I washed out. I had a farm sale and was near bankruptcy. I made a career change. I went to graduate school to be prepared for a job off the farm. But family changed the course of history. My dad passed away, my older brother passed away, and the opportunity presented itself to come back to the family farm, which I left 17 years

Milton: Do you have advice for new or young farmers? Taylor: Don’t try to start with commodity crops like corn and soybeans. Try specialty crops, like pumpkins or vegetables, or try raising livestock. Use sweat equity to build financial growth. Small acres of specialty crops could be a good way to start, because you won’t be competing with farmers

Milton: Has farming become easier? Taylor: We don’t have livestock on the farm anymore, that affords an easier time, so farming is not as demandMilton: How has farming changed through ing because I don’t have those chores the years? every day. Not having livestock has Taylor: When I was a child, labor was afforded me the opportunity to travel a really important. Now it’s much more little more and have time off and still capital-intensive and there is more spe- be involved in agriculture. It has cialized labor. The amount of producalways been somewhat difficult to tivity per person is a huge increase. begin farming and make it. In my Technology has also changed. There grandfather’s generation, all you are higher yields of crops, electronics needed was hard work and sacrifice. and technology and much different Farmers still need hard work and sacequipment out in the fields. rifice, but it’s more labor-intensive. Katrina J.E. Milton - kmilton@shawmedia.com

Esmond farmer Paul Taylor was named a 2021 Master Farmer at Prairie Farmer magazine’s annual recognition program. Milton: How did you become a farmer? Taylor: The two generations before me on both sides of my lineage were farmers. My grandfathers were farmers, my parents were farmers, my uncles were farmers. Becoming a farmer seemed natural. Farming is

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BRIEFS SYCAMORE – Mayfield Congregational United Church of Christ will host a Blessing of the Animals from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Guests are invited to bring their dogs, cats, guinea pigs and domesticated animals to the church for a drive-thru blessing by Pastor Lauri Allen. Photographs may be substituted for animals that do not fit in a car or travel well. The church is located at 28405 Church Road in Sycamore. For questions, call the church at 815-895-5548 or email PastorLauri@ MayfieldChurchUCC.org.

Rotaract Club hosts trivia event Oct. 5

festive drinks will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Space is limited; reserve a team spot by registering at rotaractclubofsycamore.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rotaract Club’s scholarship fund for Sycamore High School Interact Club members, and the upcoming service projects Adopt-a-Classroom and Safe Passage Care Packages. For information, visit rotaractclubofsycamore.com.

St. John’s in Creston to celebrate 125th anniversary

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 126 E. South St. in Creston, will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Saturday. The Rotaract Club of Sycamore will The one-day event for former pastors, host a night of “Trick-or-Trivia” on Oct. 5 members, past members and confirat Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St. in mants will include a program, dinner and Sycamore. church service. Teams of up to 10 will compete in a Three older cookbooks have been maximum of 10 rounds of trivia for a cash prize. Single seat option is also available. reproduced and will be for sale. Sam’s Pizza, snacks and a variety of – The MidWeek

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who have thousands of acres and have been doing it for generations. Milton: What is your reaction to being named a 2021 Master Farmer? Taylor: Extremely flattered to be recognized for my involvement in agriculture and join the group of peers I’m recognized with. There are around 30 other Master Farmers in DeKalb County over the years. Only three or four are named each year in Illinois. I was nominated by the folks at the Illinois Corn Growers Association. I didn’t have an interview, but I shared stories of what I’ve done that’s impacted agriculture and the community. Milton: Do you consider yourself a Master Farmer? Taylor: Most of us when we look at ourselves from inside, we see our inadequacies. All of us have shortcomings. Most of us don’t think of ourselves as masters of our profession. However, I think that I have been very active in local, state and national organizations and leadership. I’ve made 38 or 39 trips to Washington, D.C., to talk to policymakers about energy, biofuels, crop insurance and other agricultural issues. I think it’s extremely important to talk to policymakers about agriculture. The percentage of the population with direct

ties to agriculture, or who have had parents or grandparents that farmed, has declined over time. As a consequence, our story is not well known. Every industry, person, family and community has a story. My goal has been to share farmers’ stories to help lawmakers create informed public policy decisions. Milton: Will you retire soon? Taylor: I will be 70 in the spring, and I recognize that I’m not going to be farming forever. I’ve been slowing down, reducing the size of my operation, and at some point, I’ll transition out of it. However, I intend to stay in the community and stay involved. I was told once that “the world is run by people that show up,” and I think my success as a farmer has just been about being at the right place at the right time. I showed up. Now it’s time to pass the hoe, the baton, the torch. Milton: How has harvesting been this year? Taylor: Harvesting started about a week ago, and it’s early this year. Early harvest has been brought on by the drought, which accelerated maturation. Corn yields will be a little less because of lodging, or when it’s blown over. Soybean yields will be about what people are expecting. We’ve had a good season, just enough rain, even though it’s been a little bit too dry. It looks like the harvest will finish early.

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Cris Crye, owner of Heirloom Estate Sales, prices items to be sold at the Pay-It-Forward House in Sycamore. The sale was held last weekend.

SHIFT CHANGE Pay-It-Forward House building to be sold, but mission stays the same By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com

YCAMORE – Although the PayIt-Forward House’s physical building has been sold, the nonprofit organization will continue its mission. The agency provides a home-awayfrom-home to the family members and friends of patients receiving medical treatment in DeKalb County. The Pay-It-Forward House has provided more than 21,660 nights of rest for guests since opening in 2005. Founders MaryLou Eubanks and Joyce Mathey were on a bicycle ride together in 2004 when they first discussed the idea of a hospitality house in Sycamore. “Families were visiting the local hospitals with no place to stay,” Eubanks said. “They were sleeping in cars or driving daily from Bloomington or Peoria. We both knew that

there was a need, so we talked to the mayor and city manager about making our idea a reality.” A house was purchased at 719 Somonauk St. in Sycamore, the City Council approved the zoning and the first guest stayed at the Pay-It-Forward House on March 24, 2005. However, changes in hospital room privacy and insurance rules suppressed the demand for rooms at the house. “We went from nearly 2,000 nights provided each year to just over half that, and then the pandemic hit,” Board President Teresa Jacobson said in a news release. “Suddenly, last year, we were unable to fulfill our mission at all,” Eubanks said. “Hospitals around the world were banning visitors. No one wanted or could use our space.” The board decided that an operational pivot was in order, transitioning from providing nights of rest in the cozy house on Somonauk Street to

providing patients’ family and friends with vouchers for hotel rooms at participating hotels. The house was put on the market July 1, and the sale is expected to close Sept. 30. The home will be used as a private residence. The organization plans to put money aside to buy a handicap-accessible house where each bedroom will have its own bathroom. “There is still a need, however the demand is a little less,” Eubanks said. “So many families and friends visiting their loved ones have told us they don’t know what they would have done without the Pay-It-Forward House. The need does exist, we’re just pivoting how we serve that need.” “We couldn’t have done what we did all these years without the community’s support. They embraced our mission and have helped us make such a large impact, an impact that is beyond our wildest expectations,”

Eubanks said. The house’s furniture and décor were sold at an estate sale last weekend through Heirloom Estate Sales. “Our goal is to use the money from the estate sale to provide nights [of] rest at hotel rooms, as well as look for a house to purchase in the future,” said Interim Executive Director Lisa Heckmann. Founder Joyce Mathey said the Pay-It-Forward House’s mission continues. “The pandemic has been a very challenging time for everyone, and we are so grateful to serve the community these past 16 years,” Mathey said. “We have been blessed to be a blessing. Our goal is to continue to be a blessing to those in need by paying it forward, just in a way that’s a little different.” For information or to donate to Pay-It-Forward House, visit www. payitforwardhouse.org.

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Bold Spirits Huskie Tailgate planned THE MIDWEEK Northern Illinois University fans will have a chance to show off their school spirit during the inaugural Bold Spirits Huskie Tailgate before the NIU football homecoming game Saturday at Huskie Stadium. The event is a collaboration between NIU Athletics and the DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau and will celebrate the loyal support of Huskie Football fans. Fans participating in the Bold Spirits Huskie Tailgate are encouraged to integrate “homegrown” DeKalb County products – particularly food and beverages from DeKalb County Bold Spirits partners – into their traditional tailgate fare. Fans can enjoy apples and apple cider from Jonamac Orchard in Malta, craft beer from Sycamore’s Forge Brewhouse and DeKalb’s Byers Brewing Company, wines from Waterman Winery and Prairie State Winery in Genoa and spirits from Whiskey Acres Distillery in DeKalb. Prizes will be awarded to tailgates exuding the most “Huskie Spirit” and that best use DeKalb County Bold Spirits products within their tailgate. The judging for the competition

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Prizes will be awarded to tailgates exuding the most “Huskie Spirit” and that best use DeKalb County Bold Spirits products within their tailgate at the Northern Illinois University football game on Saturday. starts at 11:30 a.m., about two hours before kickoff of the 114th NIU Homecoming game against Eastern Michigan. Fans can register for the Bold Spirits Huskie Tailgate online at dekalbcountycvb.com or by calling

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BRIEFS Sycamore residents can now order yard trees from City SYCAMORE – Sycamore residents wanting shade or ornamental trees planted in their yards can now place orders with the City of Sycamore. Orders will be accepted at the City Clerk’s Office, 308 W. State St., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Oct. 8. Certain shade trees and ornamental trees will be planted in the front yards or parkways of properties within the corporate limits of Sycamore. All trees will be furnished and planted by Langton Group and will have a 100% guarantee for one year, according to a news release. The city will pay 50% of the cost of each tree. The resident’s costs are $211.05 per “A” tree and $206.12 per “B” tree. Tree brochures with order forms are available on the ccity website at cityofsycamore.com, on the city Facebook page or at the City Clerk’s office. Residents also can also call the city at 815-895-4515 to have the brochure emailed to them. –The MidWeek

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9 beer cases and used the cases to haul the whiskey.

Following the report that the shoulder on the Waterman Road was in such a condition that motorists were in danger when turning off the road, the work of making the repairs on the road commenced almost at once. It is believed that if the work of grading up the side road shoulder is carried through as it had been started, the road will be in the best condition of the year, and drivers of automobiles surely welcome the improvements. In the brief period of 15 minutes Monday night between 7 and 8 o’clock, a total of 83 cars passed Seventh Street corner going all ways, according to Robert Ferguson who made it a point to keep an accurate count for that period of time. Mr. Ferguson said that his count was the result of an argument in which several estimates were made by people who visit his office in the evening. Fifty was placed as the minimum figure by the east end coal dealer while others estimated at below that mark. Seventh Street and Lincoln Highway is without doubt one of the busiest corners in the city as cars come and go from all directions. For the first time in many months, one or two bad spots are found along the Lincoln Highway before Maintenance Foreman Self has had an opportunity to get them repaired. It is understood the Lincoln Highway man has been kept unusually busy following the heavy rains and will probably get at the road between here and Malta within the next few days. Regardless of the other work he has been called upon to do, Self has managed to keep the curve banks up in good shape and there is hardly any excuse for a driver getting off the cement if he keeps his eyes on the road. Coal mining is rated as a very healthy industry. If a miner cuts himself when he is covered with coal dust his injury, say physicians, will heal quicker than if he was clean. Moreover, miners are not so subject to consumption as workers in many other industries. Night Officer Jake Derix, after spending considerable time in trying to locate the owner of a big truck standing on Seventh Street, had it hauled to a garage during the night. It is understood that the police department is going to make

1971 – 50 YEARS AGO

A recommendation by City’s planning board last night was accepted by the Sandwich City Council, stating that residential housing for retarded adults be allowed in R-2 areas. The Open Door Sheltered Workshop Board had asked to build a structure just behind the Open Door on South Wells Street for no more than 21 retarded adults who would be supervised by a house mother and house father. The board stressed that this house and any other they might build in the future would be relatively small so that they would not become institutions. Photo courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

DeKalb Mayor Joseph B. Lindstrom poses with a DeKalb fire truck in 1930 on Fourth Street looking south.

it a business to pick up bars found on the streets at night without lights burning and it behooves several auto owners of the city to find a place to park the car overnight.

dance Sgt. William Adee of Clare represented the company in receiving the trophy. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milton Adee and lives on the farm home here.

1946 – 75 YEARS AGO

Women also seem to be getting in shape for the football season. In a mad scramble this morning in a DeKalb store for a soap flakes box a woman was knocked off her feet and her purse was lost. The life of a man is also precarious in these soap and meat lines. One DeKalb man stated this morning that he had been without meat for so long that he decided to brave a scramble at one store which had a bit of meat. He stated that he had been pushed and jostled about so much that he didn’t want a woman to squeeze him again for six months.

Sycamore’s newest place of business, the modern Stiles Dress Shop, opened yesterday after months of preparation. Although friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stiles had expected a most attractive shop, they were delightfully surprised with the modern and beautiful appearance. Every detail has been given consideration, from the special lighting to the floor covering, the place of business can be considered ideal. Friends of the proprietors and business associates filled the new store with flowers as an expression of good will for the opening. One little DeKalb girl has a most original ending to her prayers these nights. When she completes her regular prayer she adds: “Dear God, bless the soldier boys so they can all come home. Bless Mommy and Daddy and help them find a house for us to live in so we don’t have to live on the street.” A new scale is being installed at the Clare Grain Elevator this week. In the recent ceremonies at Sycamore when Company I of the militia received an award for splendid atten-

Workmen are putting in a cement floor in the building being erected by L. W. Holmes of Esmond. Sometime during the early morning hours, the Farmer’s Inn at Kirkland was entered and considerable merchandise was hauled away including 22 cases of whiskey, 40 cartons of cigarettes, four boxes of cigars and some small change. Entrance was gained by jimmying the front door. The burglars lifted the bar and opened the rear door to haul away the merchandise. Only the best liquor was taken and bottles were removed from the shelves also. They had emptied

Genoa Girl Scouts helped to make Saturday’s Glass Drop-Off Day a success. The glass drop-off is a project of the Genoa Woman’s Club and this is the second consecutive Saturday it has been run. Scouts from Troops 60 and 95 worked in two-hour shifts, sorting and breaking up the glass.

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It has been nearly two months since the flood waters of July receded from DeKalb County, but students starting school at Clinton Rosette Middle School in DeKalb, still find many of the library shelves bare. Clinton Rosette was one of two local libraries to suffer heavy losses during the flood. Flooding problems have also failed to evaporate at the Kirkland Public Library. The DeKalb Plan Commission last night approved the site plan of a new bank and office facility on Sycamore Road, but not until after making it as neighbor friendly as possible. Premier Financial Services has purchased the property at northwest corner of Sycamore Road and Oakland Drive which earlier this summer, was the focus of much discussion about zoning and potential uses. An accident at a local construction site claimed the life of a Machesney Park man yesterday afternoon. The man fell 2 feet through the roof at the side of the new Super Wal-Mart building located off of Sycamore Road. DeKalb Police said when the man fell, he landed on concrete forms on the ground below.

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KVAL meeting features eclectic sculpture artist THE MIDWEEK There are artists who paint, some who take photographs, and others who turn wood or weave fabric. And then there is Steve Erbe, a machinist and artist who enjoys sculpting. Erbe will demonstrate his original eclectic style of art for the Oct. 7 meeting of the Kishwaukee Valley Art League at Gallery On State, 322 W. State St. in Sycamore. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Erbe began his venture into art by exhibiting at craft shows in the mid ′90s and eventually started to create more elaborate fine art pieces. After being accepted to the juried Naperville River Walk show, Erbe received the encouragement he needed to create more art. Using wood, metal, glass or any other items that he thinks will fit his style, he creates one-of-a-kind pieces. “I create now, for the pure joy of creating,” Erbe said in a news release. “I like incorporating recycled materials into many of my pieces. A material will usually catch my eye because of unusual texture or shape. I zero in on the material and wrestle with the thought of what it can be used for. I absolutely love this process of creating art.” Erbe spent three years under the tutelage of James R. Banicki, a luthier in Vermont, who taught him to make violins. He also studied sketching under Norbert F. Posen, a watercol-

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Get a preview of Pumpkin Fest homes tour THE MIDWEEK The public is invited to a sneak preview of the DeKalb County History Center’s 2021 Pumpkin Fest Historic Homes Virtual Tour. During the program, the fascinating stories, unique architecture and images of the homes selected for this year’s virtual tour will be explored. House Walk committee members Steve Bigolin, Jayne Higgins and Teresa Jacobsen will present the program at noon Oct. 7 as part of the Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore Series. Some of the locations showcased on this year’s tour include 612 S. Main St., 343 Grant St., 129 N. California St., 309 N. California St., 423 N. California St. and 252 Charles St., plus stops in DeKalb, Sandwich, Hinckley and Malta. Because of COVID-19 concerns, the House Walk will be offered as a virtual event. “While we are not going into these different homes, the online booklet provides beautiful colorful images that really bring these homes and their stories to life,” Michelle Donahoe, executive director of the DeKalb County History Center, said in a news release. Access to the online tour will begin Oct. 30 and will be available until the end of 2021. The History Center will be

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NIU takes the reins of annual Unity Walk By KATIE FINLON

kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The Rev. Joe Mitchell, head pastor at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb, said the seventh year of the Unity Walk, held Sept. 21, will now be in the hands of Northern Illinois University. Mitchell said the event started as more of a “grassroots effort,” with now-retired NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips and now-retired DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery. What initially spurred the event into existence was the 2014 death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by then-police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, a northern suburb of St. Louis. “And it has continued to grow over the years,” Mitchell said. This year, the event was interwoven with the approaching first anniversary of the continuing Belonging initiative in partnership between Northern Illinois University and the cities of DeKalb and Rockford, NIU officials wrote in a Sept. 13 statement. Dozens of attendees joined the Sept. 21 gathering and unity walk, which began at the NIU Holmes Student Center then proceeded down Lucinda Ave-

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Northern Illinois University Police Chief Darren Mitchell and NIU President Lisa Freeman lead the NIU Unity Walk down Russell Road Sept. 21 in DeKalb. nue to Russell Road then returned back down Normal Road and and finished at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commons. The annual walk came after Dr. john a. powell – an internationally recog-

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to have his name not capitalized. The walk also falls on the International Day of Peace, with this year’s theme including “collectively creating harmony,” NIU officials said in the release. Vernese Edghill-Walden, chief diversity officer for Northern Illinois University, said the Belonging council that was created following powell’s virtual lecture a year ago continues to meet amid “a lot of interest and support of the community” about how to foster more of a collective sense of belonging in DeKalb. She believes “it takes time” to create a community where everyone is “seen, valued and respected” and it will continue to be “an ongoing process.” “What I’ve found is incidents of the world may have magnified the reason for us to do that,” Edghill-Walden said. “But we have never changed the purpose of the unity walk.” Mitchell said the church helped lead in planning the unity walk in past years. This year, NIU is taking over more of the planning for the event, he said. “And it’s in their hands now,” Mitchell said. “Now it’s their time to take it and run with it.”

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OBITUARIES Velma G. Singleton, 91, of Sycamore, IL, passed on March 13, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, Sycamore, IL. Additional information: www.butalafuneralhomes. com.

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Indian Creek students receive first Pritchard Scholarships THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – Logan Bend and Ava Splear are the inaugural recipients of the Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship. Each year, the award is made possible through the Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The fund benefits a high school senior in DeKalb County who plans to attend the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences or a current college student who is a graduate of a DeKalb County High School and enrolled in the ACES program at the University of Illinois. Logan Bend is a 2021 graduate of Indian Creek High School. He was accepted into the ACES program and attends the University of Illinois. On his scholarship application, Bend wrote, “After graduating with [a] major of agribusiness, I plan to work in the agricultural field. At this time, I am considering a career as a grain marketer, systems manager or sales representative. In addition, I plan to use my knowledge, income and free time to help improve and grow the family farm. The farm has given me an abundance of experience over the years. I want to give back everything I can to continue that tradition for the generations to come.” Ava Splear also is a 2021 graduate of

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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors and board members, along with community members recently welcomed Travis McDonald – State Farm to the Chamber and to downtown DeKalb. McDonald and his team offer a full range of insurance including auto, home, property, business, life and health. The office is at 129 E. Locust St. in DeKalb. For information, visit www.travismyagent.com, call 779-270-9002 or stop the office.

Paul Schwartz, owner of Pj’s Courthouse Tavern in Sycamore, recently presented Voluntary Action Center Operations Manager Tracy Smith with two checks to help support VAC nutrition and transportation programs. One check for $250 was the result of a recent virtual event and the other check for $1,500 was the proceeds from a golf outing held on VAC’s behalf. “The Schwartz family has supported Meals on Wheels in many ways over the years, including supporting the Meals for Moms luncheon,” Ellen Rogers, VAC executive director, said in a news release. “They have held golf outings in the past, and even held chili cook-offs for us. We are very thankful for all they do for us and the people we serve.” For information on VAC programs, visit vacdk.com. For information on PJ’s Courthouse Tavern, visit www. pjscourthousetavern.com or call 815-895-9253.

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The Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting to welcome Heidi Morgan of Design the Life You Want. Morgan strives to help people be the best they can be. She offers services such as corporate and business presentations and workshops, mindset reset lunch and learns, one-on-one coaching and more. For more information, visit www. designthelifeyouwant.org.

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The Sycamore Lions Club installed new member Julie Sgarlata at a recent meeting. Pictured (from left) are Sponsor Tony Sgarlata, Julie Sgarlata, Club President Joe Woodward and Club Secretary and Past District Governor Jerome Perez. Anyone wishing to join the Sycamore Lions is asked to visit sycamorelions.org or talk to any member.

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The Gen. John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a set of “A Book by Me: A New Way to Tell an Old Story” storybooks to the DeKalb Public Library (top) and the Sycamore Public Library. Pictured (from left) in the top photo are Jill Doherty, Gracie Krueger, Theresa Winterbauer, Deb Bowen and Mary Pritchard. Pictured in the bottom photo are Lisel Ulaszek, Gracie Krueger, Deb Bowen, Judy Detloff and Mary Pritchard.

THE MIDWEEK The Gen. John Stark Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a set of “A Book by Me: A New Way to Tell an Old Story” storybooks to the DeKalb Public Library and the Sycamore Public Library. The presentations were especially exceptional because Deb Bowen, creator of “A Book by Me,” was able to attend both presentations. “A Book by Me” allows students age 18 and younger to interview, illustrate and write the stories of World War II-era heroes. Once the students have completed their portion of the project, Bowen’s organization has the story published. The book then becomes one of hundreds of books that are available in sets of 20 storybooks to local schools and libraries. The Gen. John Stark Chapter has donated four sets of books to three local libraries and one local high school. To learn more about Bowen’s organization, visit abookbyme. com. The Gen. John Stark Chapter of the NSDAR is dedicated to historical preservation, the promotion of education and patriotism. Any woman older than 18 who can prove lineage to a Revolutionary War patriot is invited to email the chapter at GeneralJohnStarkNSDAR@gmail.com for information.

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