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VELMA G. SINGLETON

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

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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 Logan Bend Ava Splear

Indian Creek High School. She was accepted into the ACES program and attends the University of Illinois. She intends to study agricultural communications. “My career goal is to work in the ag industry to help educate others and be an asset to the industry,” she wrote in her application. “As I have gotten older, I see that many people do not understand the importance of agriculture. It’s really important. My passion comes from growing up on a farm and being directly involved. I want to give back to the ag industry and my local community.”

The scholarship is named for Donald and Patricia Pritchard, who have strong ties to DeKalb County. The Pritchards dedicated their careers to working in the field of animal sciences and agriculture. Both Don and Patricia know the value of a college education, having worked in various capacities in the university system.

For questions or information on scholarships, call 815-748-5383 or email scholarships@dekalbccf.org.

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Provided photo 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.

Provided photo 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.

Provided photo 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.

Provided photo 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.