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WEEK IN REVIEW Brewery a step closer to DeKalb debut By KATIE FINLON kfinlon@shawmedia.com DeKALB – An incoming Ottawa-based brewery is one step closer to its downtown DeKalb debut after a DeKalb City Council vote. All eight members of the DeKalb City Council voted to approve a liquor license for Tangled Roots Brewing Co.’s DeKalb location, which will be called Keg & Kernel. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said he has gotten the question, “When is Keg & Kernel opening?,” multiple times. “I’m just excited to see them opening up soon,” Barnes said. DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas said during the Oct. 11 City Council meeting that the brewhouse is eyeing a December
opening date for its restaurant side of operations. “Although the liquor production brewery portion of the business is probably not going to open until sometime later in 2022,” Nicklas said. “I’m not sure exactly when that would be. It would involve a little more remodeling.” Scott Struchen, chief commercial officer and co-founder of Tangled Roots Brewing Co., said Oct. 8 the plans to open the space have been “a little bit delayed” because of procurement hiccups. The U.S. in the past months has struggled with global supply chain interruptions, brought on in part by the COVID-19 pandemic and labor needs. That means the craft brewing side of the business at 106 E. Lincoln Highway, formerly Tavern
on Lincoln on the ground level of the Cornerstone DeKalb building, may not open until next year. The bar and liquor license permit is for hospitality, catering and live entertainment, according to city documents. The city would receive an initial issuance fee of $10,766 and then $377 for supplemental permits. To date, Tangled Roots has paid the city more than $780 in nonrefundable fees, which includes those for the application process. Seventh Ward Alderman Tony Faivre said he gives “kudos” to city staff for their part in helping the business transition to DeKalb. “I think that it is ... showing that DeKalb wants to be business friendly and we want to take care of the businesses in our city,” Faivre said.
DeKalb switches eletrical providers to ComEd THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – DeKalb residents soon will have electrical services provided by ComEd instead of Dynegy Energy after city staff elected not to enter into a new contract this year. Residential billing will remain the same since services are already billed through ComEd. Residents should soon see a letter from ComEd regarding the change. Dynegy’s contract is set to expire at the end of October. According to a news release from the city, officials had planned to enter into a new Electrical Aggregation Contract with a provider based on competitive quotes, which could save residents money on their bills. Quotes that came in during the most
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recent bidding process showed “no real savings” would be applied if the city continued with the two energy companies’ fixed rates. The two lowest contractors out of six quotes received were Dynegy Energy and AEP Energy, according to the city. Both offered fixed rates. Fixed rate means the rate of pay – $7.371 per kilowatt-hour from Dynegy or $7.170 per kilowatt-hour for AEP – would not change over the course of the contract. Commonwealth Edison’s rate, however, offered adjustable rates, city officials said, meaning at $7.301 per kilowatt-hour, could be adjusted throughout the season. According to the city, that rate is usually fixed from October through May but has “historically been significantly less” from June
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through September. ComEd’s rate during summer 2020 was $6.776. “Staff evaluated both the option of a twoand three-year term arrangement and concluded that a savings could not be guaranteed to residents by entering into such an agreement,” city officials wrote in an announcement. By default, the city’s three-year contract with Dynegy, which began in 2019, will default and the electrical service provider will change to ComEd. City officials said they intend again to solicit new quotes from energy suppliers next year and will determine at that time if there is a potential savings to residents through a contract. Residents with questions or concerns are asked to call 815-748-2050 or email bfaivre@ciyofdekalb.com.
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ON THE COVER Northern Illinois University graduate assistant Matthew Swed prepares a display for NIU STEM Fest, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in the heart of NIU’s DeKalb central campus. See story, page 6. Photo by Katrina J.E. Milton kmilton@shawmedia.com
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DeKALB – Sam Strange is a magician, but instead of pulling rabbits out of hats, he performs illusions on a grand scale. Sam Strange and Richard Young form Young & Strange, a British comedy magic act that performs worldwide with Champions of Magic. Champions of Magic’s Worldwide Wonders Tour will make its debut in DeKalb at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 S. Second St. The tour will continue with stops in Detroit, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Charlotte, Seattle and many more cities across the U.S., before taking in the rest of North America and four more continents. Reserved tickets for the show at the Egyptian cost $40 for the main floor and $35 for the balcony. Tickets can be purchased online at https://egyptiantheatre.org, by phone at 815-758-1225 or in person at the box office from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Described by the press as “The Avengers of magic,” the illusionists will present incredible feats including a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, stunning close-up magic, levitation high above the stage and
largest touring and illusion show. There are five different performers doing different styles of performance. There’s something for everybody in the show, from 8 years old to 80 years old: slight of hand, mind reading, escapes and grand illusions. Milton: Is the magic performed on stage? Strange: We perform on a stage, but there are lots of moments with magic performed in the audience. There’s also a camera that is projected on a big screen. We very much break the fourth wall and interact with the audience. Magic, by its definition and in its nature, is interactive.
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Richard Young (left) and Sam Strange, the duo Young & Strange, are illusionists with Champions of Magic, a touring show coming to the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb on Thursday, Oct. 28. many other spectacular illusions that can’t be seen anywhere else. Originally beginning production in the United Kingdom in 2013 and first touring the United States in 2017, Champions of Magic has broken venue records for ticket sales and has received critical acclaim. In 2020, a
90-minute TV special was released. Sam Strange spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about his act, Young & Strange, and the Champions of Magic show in DeKalb. Milton: Tell me about Champions of Magic. Strange: We are currently the world’s
Milton: What is your role in the show? Strange: I am part of a double act called Young & Strange. We perform illusions on a grand scale, pyrotechnics, all with a high level of production and a comedy thread between the two of us. Milton: How has magic changed through the years? Strange: Magic has evolved a lot, especially now when you can make use of modern technology: lighting,
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pyrotechnics, the methods of the magic. I love the ’80s style of magic. If you look at magic through the years, the ’80s is a golden period, Siegfried & Roy, David Copperfield, Lance Burton. There’s big scale production pieces without having to compete with the Instagram and YouTube of today.
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Milton: How is magic different in 2021? Strange: It’s a challenge in 2021 to keep an audience entertained when they’re looking at their iPhones every day. Trying to compete with that is a challenge … because you have a phone on you that can have a global reach. Before, it was about who you know, your showbiz contact, your agent. Now, even if you’re in a house in the middle of nowhere, you can produce content. There’s more content, so competition is fierce. It’s very easy to have a viral sensation. Milton: How is in-person magic different? Strange: It’s very easy when you watch content online [to doubt]. Is that person in on the trick? Is what I’m seeing the correct version? Is it edited or are they stooges? All those questions are answered because it’s live. Magic is best watched live. You also get to watch expressions on people’s faces to see what’s really what’s happening. Milton: What is it like being part of a world-traveling show? Strange: One of the great things about being involved in a touring production in theaters and arenas is that there’s a budget outside of the magic trick. You can create a real spectacle, which broadens the appeal of magic. If you get dragged along [to the show] by someone, even if you don’t like the tricks, there’s other things: music and the rest of the production. Milton: How can someone become a world-famous magician? Strange: Many magicians got a magic set when they were kids and they progress from there. Once you start performing magic, even some of the basic tricks, affirmation is the greatest catalyst. It spurs you on to learn something new. Then you build up a repertoire and get known as someone who does magic and people are interested. It’s a cliché, but seeing expressions on people’s faces, the disbelief, is a great thing. Milton: What do you say to doubters and
naysayers? Strange: First – with this show – good luck. The performers have thought of every aspect of what they’re doing and have mastered what they do. Secondly, what are you doing that for? You’re only depriving yourself of that that feeling. [Being a magician] is a very honest deception: you say you’re going to deceive them and you deceive them. The audience enjoys that and likes being bamboozled and momentarily dispelling disbelief. Milton: How is magic different around the world? Strange: We’ve performed all over the world: all over Canada, Mexico, Europe and northern America. Depending on where you come from in the world and the culture, there’s a different attitude toward magic. The British are skeptical and sit with their arms folded. Americans love it, they enter into the nonsense and magic of it all. It’s like going to a sports game; they want to be entertained and amazed. Milton: Where are you from? Strange: I’m from Oxford, England, [Richard Young and I] both grew up there. We grew up learning magic together and developed an act in our teenage years. Richard Young and Sam Strange are our genuine names, so we of course went with Young & Strange. Milton: What would you say to aspiring magicians? Strange: Don’t do it because we don’t need any more competition. All joking aside, you’ve got to follow your passion. You have to have a lot of time, effort, blood sweat and tears, and you need passion for that. Milton: Is every show different? Strange: Because there’s audience interaction, it’s always a variable. Things do and can go wrong along the way. We have a mind reader, who pulls up people on stage, there’s variable in that. Milton: What is it like to be on the stage again after the pandemic? Strange: Audiences are electric, everyone is so keen to be there and they know how hard it’s been for a lot of shows. … Personally, I desperately want people to come. The past 18 months to two years for performing arts has been very staggering. We’re desperate to get on the stage again. You’d do performers a world of justice if you came. We’ve never been more appreciative to stand on a stage. Go and see a show.
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SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce has a new location: 519 W. State St. in Sycamore. RoseMarie Treml, the chamber of commerce’s executive director, said the move has been in the planning stages since early 2019. “We had been in discussions with the city of Sycamore about opening up a visitor center for the past couple of years,” she said. “Then 2020 blindsided all of us, and we put it on hold. This building came on the market in spring of 2021 as a rental. The staff and I took a look, met with our executive team and board of directors, and decided to make the move.” Treml said the new location “is a very high traffic location and more visible, particularly with the signage.” “Our hope is that we will be one of many touch points that visitors will access to learn more about experiencing Sycamore and all that we have to offer,” she said. “This location has two public restrooms, it is handicapped accessible, and is simply very welcoming. It’s warm and inviting, which is what we were looking for in a visitor center for Sycamore.” Treml said the new location is not the only change at the chamber of commerce. The chamber’s plan for the future is to better manage online review and location-based listings, including on TripAdvisor, Google My Business and Facebook. “We will add to our current social media strategy
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The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce has a new location: 519 W. State St. in Sycamore. by sharing our area’s stories, both inspiring and informing residents and potential visitors,” Treml said. “We will continue to invest strategically in targeted ads to drive visitors to our community events, our dining options and shopping. We will also leverage all opportunities to amplify our social media posts.” Visitor guides, fact sheets and maps will be available at the new location, as well as on the Discover
Sycamore website and in a mobile-friendly format. “We will continue to encourage and enable residents to become advocates of our region by distributing visitor guides to residents and by email/social media campaigns,” Treml said. “We are open and ready to visit with our residents, chamber members, businesses and, of course, visitors.” For information about the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, go to sycamorechamber.com.
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Northern Illinois University graduate assistants prepare drones to be used during NIU STEM Fest on Saturday, Oct. 23, in the heart of Northern Illinois University’s DeKalb central campus. Pictured (from left) are Ina Murphy, Matthew Swed and Natalia Velazco. Katrina J.E. Milton kmilton@shawmedia.com
‘STEM IS ALL AROUND US’
NIU STEM Fest aims to spark interest with hands-on activities, talks By KATRINA J.E. MILTON kmilton@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – K.C. Sauer first fell in love with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) when he was 3 or 4 years old and learned about tornadoes. Matthew Swed enjoys STEM because of how complex math can be. Ina Murphy has studied and taught video game design, 3-D environments and models. Natalia Velazco studies how science and art complement each other. Kristin Brynteson was hooked on STEM after learning how to make things at her uncle’s auto parts shop. Their love for STEM topics inspired their involvement in this year’s Northern Illinois University STEM Fest. The free event will be held in person and feature more than 80 exhibits with hands-on activities, crafts and talks. STEM Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in the heart of NIU’s central campus in the
Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons and Founders Memorial Library. Free parking is available in the NIU parking garage and in any non-reserved parking spot on campus. If the weather is sunny, there will be a solar power shuttle from the Chick Evans Fieldhouse to the southwest corner of the MLK Commons. Brynteson, director of NIU STEAM, describes STEM Fest as “a free event that’s open to the community, all ages.” “It’s a day to celebrate and explore how STEM influences and is connected to everything we do,” she said. “It’s an opportunity for the community to talk to staff, faculty and students. They can see the cutting edge research being done here on campus and it’s a way to showcase our university as well.” Scouts and youth groups can earn patches at the event. This year’s learners will have the opportunity to earn the “Find Your Spark” patch, the “Passport to My Future” patch, as well as multiple mini patches.
This will be the 12th year for STEM Fest. Last year, the event was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event began as a haunted physics lab and has grown since then. “There will be the haunted physics lab, Tesla coils, a drone cage, buildyour-own blinkie, where they can learn to solder a flashing pin, the NIU Steelband Ensemble, the NIU Supermileage team, the NIU Mars Rover team, three food trucks, the DeKalb High School FFA, and STEM experts giving talks,” Byrnteson said. “There will be paper airplane competitions, an upcycling activity to turn T-shirts into tote bags, a weather balloon launch and the science behind making cotton candy.” On the Curiosity Stage, located in Founders Memorial Library, there will be talks by STEM experts. Topics include invasive species in Illinois waterways and Great Lakes; archiving dime novels; the NASA Perseverance Mission presented by James “Joel” Knapper, NASA Solar
System Ambassador for the past 12 years; the physics of football; and how aerobics and strength training can improve brain function. Sauer said what he enjoys most about STEM Fest is how it “makes STEM doable for everybody.” “It links fun into all of the topics,” he said. “It shows what careers are available in the fields and connects STEM to topics they might not know are STEM-related.” Brynteson said the annual event’s activities, events and activities show “how STEM is all around us.” “STEM is in everything we see every day,” she said. “It’s a way to show the breadth of STEM and to connect the fields to other topics. … STEM Fest allows people to wander around, try, see, touch and learn. Something might interest them. Our hope is that it sparks their interest and they keep questioning.” For more information about NIU’s STEM Fest, visit www.niusteam.niu. edu. To volunteer for the event, visit the event’s website.
THE MIDWEEK DeKALB – Frequent readers of Pam Otto and those who just love nature can meet the naturalist and columnist at Glidden Homestead. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, Otto will present “The Good Natured Hour,” looking at recent events in local nature as well as other fun items like reader emails. Otto writes the column “Good Natured,” which appears in the Daily Chronicle and other northern Illinois newspapers. Otto has a master’s degree in outdoor education from Northern Illinois University and has worked in the naturalist department at the St. Charles Park District since 2007. Otto’s column covers a wide range of topics – everything from fungi to plants to animals, including insects and spiders. “Pam Otto is a favorite columnist of many readers of the Chronicle,” Rob Glover, Glidden Homestead executive director, said in a news release. “Fans can meet and hear Pam live and new fans will discover new ways to see and love nature.” Also, from noon to 4 p.m. that day, visitors can tour Joseph Glidden’s
160” since 2021 marks the 160th anniversary of Joseph Glidden’s home. A National Register of Historic Place site, it is the home where Glidden lived when he invented barbed wire. The home was extensively remodeled in 1910 by a prominent architect and continued as a Glidden family residence until it became a museum in 1998. Joseph Glidden developed barbed wire in DeKalb in 1873 and went on to patent numerous other inventions. Barbed wire production continued at the homestead site through the winter of 1873 into the spring of 1874, when the operation moved into town. Glidden built the Glidden House Hotel in downtown DeKalb that opened in 1877. In June 1879, J.F. Glidden Publishing bought the DeKalb County Chronicle that had been started earlier that year. Glidden was mayor of DeKalb from 1881-1883. The Glidden Homestead, located at Photo provided 921 W. Lincoln Highway, is taking resPam Otto, Daily Chronicle columnist and outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park ervations for tours. Admission is $4 per adult and free for children younger District, will speak at the Glidden Homestead in DeKalb on Sunday, Oct. 24. than 14. Programs at Glidden Homestead are Home and Homestead where barbed For more information, visit www. wire was invented, see a working made possible in part by the Mary E. gliddenhomestead.org, email info@ blacksmith shop, and visit the 1870s Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund. gliddenhomestead.org or call 815-756brick barn. This year’s theme is “A Treasure at 7904.
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Volunteers needed for state football championships at Huskie Stadium THE MIDWEEK Northern Illinois University and DeKalb County will again host the Illinois High School Association Football State Championships Nov. 26-27 at NIU’s Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Event volunteers have been instrumental to the success of State Championship Weekend, and the IHSA Destination DeKalb host committee is seeking assistance from the local communities, schools, groups and organizations to welcome thousands of visitors to the NIU campus and DeKalb County in November. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be a current high school student. Volunteer positions include ticket scanners, ushers, parking personnel and event staff for at least one of the three available shifts: 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Individuals and groups interested in contributing to an event that highlights NIU and the local community to students, families and visitors from across the state can register to volunteer at ihsadestinationdekalb.
NEWS BRIEFS Trick-or-treating hours set
Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat throughout DeKalb County on Halloween, Sunday, Oct. 31, during the following hours: Cortland – 4 to 8 p.m. DeKalb – 4 to 7 p.m. Genoa – 4 to 7 p.m. Kingston – 4 to 7 p.m. Kirkland – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hinckley – 4 to 8 p.m. Malta – 4 to 8 p.m. Maple Park – 4 to 7 p.m. Sandwich – 4 to 7 p.m. Shabbona – 4 to 7 p.m. Somonauk – 4 to 7 p.m. Sycamore – 4 to 8 p.m. Waterman – 4 to 8 p.m.
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com/volunteer. In collaboration with the IHSA, the IHSA Destination DeKalb Host Committee is providing an opportunity for monetary compensation to partner school and community organizations and groups that can secure at least 10 or more volunteers for one or both days of championship weekend. Individuals certified in cash han-
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The Genoa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8387 meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. followed by the American Legion meeting at 7 p.m. at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. in Genoa. The next meeting will be Oct. 21. Any honorably discharged veterans who have served in a war zone during any war are welcome. – The MidWeek
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9 The hayride originated in Lee and where guests congregated afterwards for dancing on the basketball court. Refreshments of hot dogs, chips, brownies and other “delicacies” which accompanied wiener roasts were enjoyed.
An automobile so constructed as to resemble a spark plug as nearly as possible was seen on the street last night and while here created considerable comment. The car was an enlarged Twin Fire spark plug in almost every detail and with a couple of fellows along that possessed knack for salesmanship, a number of automobile owners are trying new plugs in their motors today. According to a license issued yesterday by City Clerk G. N. Blackman, the new steel company store will soon be started at the steel company’s old employment office on North Sixth Street. The store will have cigarettes and tobacco for sale, as well as snuff. It is reported that the store will sell almost anything and everything for its employees. The company purchases in large quantities and distributes to other stores in addition to this one. Japan will bring up the question of no fortification of certain islands in the Pacific, strategic in naval warfare in the Washington conference, it was learned today. Japan is expected to propose an agreement only with the United States not to fortify further certain islands and possible to dismantle, to some extent, existing fortifications. It was announced today at the Fourth Street bank that more equipment, placing the banking institution on a par with others of the vicinity, has been purchased in the way of a Meilicke Interest Calculator. This machine, according to Cashier Robert McCormick of the DeKalb Trust & Savings bank, does away with considerable work on the part of the bank employees. It has been ordered for some time and should be installed within the next few days. The Lincoln Inn, which yesterday was sold to C. Arthur Carlson, was opened this morning before seven o’clock by Herbert Carlson and at eight, when the usual early morning patrons began to show up, the place was all ready for business. Hub Carlson who has worked in this line of business for some time and knows it in detail, is in the store and will see to it that the usual service will be maintained. Fire Chief McEvoy says if anyone in DeKalb has lost a parrot and it can be described to the boys of the department
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it can be claimed. “Otherwise, we will have a parrot to teach to talk and whistle this winter,” said the chief this morning.
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Included among the 161 cities and towns in Illinois eligible for new post offices are several in this area with funds to be requested of the Congress convening in January. Most of the new structures will cost from $85,000 to $95,000. Among those included on the list are new post offices for Genoa, Harvard, Marengo, Polo and Stockton. One full trainload of meat from the west going to Chicago on the Chicago and Great Western railroad passed through Sycamore this morning at 10:30 o’clock. It stopped in Sycamore and left eight cars, two cars of five mutton and six of cattle. It was not known whether these were to be placed in the stockyard here to be shipped at a later date or whether they were fattening livestock for the farmers. R.J. McCann, former DeKalb young man who has returned here after several years in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced that officers have been named for the DeKalb Enameling Company. Articles of incorporations from the state were recently issued for this new DeKalb firm, which has its headquarters in a portion of the building that was once the carpenter shop of the American Steel and Wire Company. For the second time in eight weeks the Orlin Farr tavern in Kingston was burglarized early Friday morning according to the sheriff’s report. Deputy Sheriff Francis Sullivan made an investigation yesterday. The thieves entered the tavern by “jimmying” the front door. The
robbers were evidently frightened away as a large box containing 50 or 60 cartons of cigarettes was left. They did manage to take approximately four cases of whiskey, but most of the wellknown brands were not touched, which is another reason to believe that they were scared away. The DeKalb Daily Chronicle in cooperation with the Chicago Motor Club is sponsoring a safe and courteous driving campaign beginning on Monday of next week. Each day a crisp five dollar bill will be awarded to a driver selected as having demonstrated courteous and safe driving principles in both the business and residential areas. Sycamore dentists started examination Monday of the teeth of all the children from kindergarten through eighth grade in the Sycamore schools. Work continued the three days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The dentists and Mothers’ Club members, who worked with them, were well satisfied with the results of this first step of the dental clinic program.
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Sen. Dennis J. Collins (R-DeKalb), a 42-year member of the Illinois state legislature, announced today that he will retire following the completion of his present term in 1972. The veteran lawmaker said he wishes to devote more time to his family and private law practice in DeKalb. A fall event enjoyed by a large number of Shabbona High School and other area youths was a Friday night hayride. The approximate 90 youths and parents attending were from Shabbona, Rollo, Lee, Waterman and other rural areas.
A Rice University scientist says the presence of moon geysers may indicate enough liquid water beneath the barren surface to provide refreshment for a permanent lunar colony. “I think it could be considered a breakthrough if this phenomenon can be tapped.” Dr. John W. Freeman Jr. said Friday in a news conference. “We could establish a base on the moon.” A galaxy of 1972 car models graced the interior of the Fourth Annual DeKalb Industrial Show, which started today in the northern Illinois University Fieldhouse. Harrison Sawyer lined up the new models for the fall feature.
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A nearly Saturday morning shooting has claimed the life of a 17-year-old Sycamore resident. According to Sycamore Police Chief Dale Vesta, there are some indications that the slaying was gang-related. A gang-related shooting in Sycamore? There couldn’t be gangs in Sycamore. There could have been; there was, and there still is. Sycamore Police Chief Dale Vesta said the incident was a “wake up call” to residents of the town. DeKalb County businesses appear more interested than ever in casting their products and services onto the World Wide Web, without getting stuck. More than 70 local business people attended a seminar last week, sponsored by DeKalb County World Wide and TBC Net, of DeKalb, to learn more about marketing themselves on the internet, the worldwide network of computers. The DeKalb City Council appears ready to move forward with strict zoning regulations for adult businesses, but it is split on the questions of forcing the Paperback Grotto out of downtown. City Attorney Ron Matekaitis will bring back to council a draft ordinance which would restrict future “adult-oriented” business to locate no closer than 500 to 750 feet from schools, churches, parks, residential areas or other adult businesses. Under the ordinance, those businesses would be limited to locating in several, mostly industrial, areas on the east side of DeKalb. – Compiled by Sue Breese
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Habitat for Humanity set to host homeowner orientation THE MIDWEEK Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will hold an orientation meeting for those interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. The meeting will take place online via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. There are four basic criteria individuals or families must meet to be considered for Habitat homeownership: a need for adequate housing, the ability to pay a mortgage, residence within DeKalb County and the willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County in the
construction of the home. Attending this meeting is the first of the required steps to becoming a Habitat homeowner. At this meeting, the requirements and qualifications for being accepted as a partner family will be explained and application forms will be available. Those interested in attending the meeting are asked to contact the Habitat office before Oct. 26 by email at hfhdekalbcounty@gmail.com to register, and to indicate any need for special services (e.g., translator) at this meeting. HFHDC is planning to begin construction of a home in the spring.
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The 15th Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County house is being built in DeKalb. A meeting for those interested in becoming a Habitat homeowner will be held Oct. 26.
Stage Coach to have auditions for ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ The audition will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. DeKALB – Stage Coach Players will Fifth St. in DeKalb. Those auditioning hold an open audition for the role of should be prepared to perform a cold Martha, in Edward Albee’s “Who’s reading from the script. “Who’s Afraid ofVirginia Woolf?” Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” on Saturexamines the complexities of the marday, Oct. 30. The show is directed by Bernie riage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George. The action of the play Schuneman and assistant Jan Booth.
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THE MIDWEEK The community is invited to the DeKalb Public Library’s book sale, which returns this year Oct. 22-24, offering quality used books, music, audio books, CDs and DVDs, according to a recent announcement from the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library. The hours of the sale are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. COVID-19 protocols will be enforced during the sale, which includes masks for those age 2 and older and social distancing, according to the news release. Thousands of items will be available in the Yusunas Room, the Zimmerman Room and new this year, the Bilder Room. All are located in the lower level of the library, 309 Oak St. in DeKalb. Most items have been donated over the past two years by library patrons and community members and are “in very good to nearly new condition,” according to the release. Shoppers will find a variety of items to choose from in fiction, children’s books, science fiction and fantasy, his-
tory, biography and memoir, art, cookbooks, large print, religion, sports, crafts and general nonfiction. There will be a section devoted to Spanish language books and a large collection of music and audio CDs and DVDs. Prices range from 25 cents for children’s books to $1 for trade and large paperbacks, and $2 for hardcover books. Music CDs are 50 cents each, and single DVDs are $1. There also will be some rare, old or signed books in a specially priced section. On Sunday, bags will be provided for the blowout $5-a-bag sale, and audio books, CDs and DVDs will be sold at half-price. At this time, Friends of the DeKalb Public Library are not accepting donations and ask that those with books or other materials to donate wait until after the sale. The Friends have raised and donated more than $75,000 to the library since 2002, supporting many programs, as well as the purchase of materials and books. Information about the sale and Friends can be found at dkpl.org/ friends-of-the-library or by calling 815756-9568, ext 1030.
Break out the rakes, starting this week and next, as local municipal leaf pickup will begin for residents in DeKalb and Sycamore. In Sycamore, pickup began Monday, Oct. 18. And in DeKalb, pickup will begin Monday, Oct. 25, and run through the last week of November, weather permitting. For both cities, leaf piles will be collected 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents should rake their leaves into a narrow row parallel to the backside of the curb. Vacuum trucks will be on routes to pick them up. Leaf piles need to be free of debris such as large tree branches and rocks. To help prevent street flooding, do not brush the piles onto the street. Although crews may be working in your section of the city, it does not mean they will be on your street every day. Leaves also can be placed in biodegradable paper bags or a dedicated container marked “landscape waste only” to
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Malta church to hold roast beef dinner The Malta United Methodist Church will host its annual drive-thru roast beef dinner on Saturday, Nov. 6. The dinner will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church at South Third and Sprague streets in Malta. The menu includes beef pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet peas, raspberry-applesauce gelatin salad, fresh baked rolls and assorted pies. Tickets cost $15 for ages 8 and older, $20 for King Cut (double meat) and $5 for children ages 0-7. Tickets may be purchased from members at Resource Bank in Malta or at the door. Contact the church at 815-825-2118 with questions. – The MidWeek
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Sycamore Rotary set to host pancake breakfast THE MIDWEEK The Sycamore Rotary Club will host its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 30, during Sycamore Pumpkin Fest. For almost 78 years, the club has provided the meal as a major fundraiser benefitting others, primarily for local youth. One key beneficiary is local scholarships. Last year, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the club increased its
scholarship awards to $10,000 for worthy Sycamore High School students. This year’s event will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Church of St. Mary Parish Activity Center, 322 Waterman St. in Sycamore. Pancakes, sausage and beverage will be served for an $8 donation per person. Children younger than 5 eat for free. Tickets can be purchased from any Sycamore Rotarian or at the door on the day of the event.
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other disadvantaged populations are also encouraged to apply. An additional small The City of DeKalb is accepting appli- allocation has been designated for this purpose. Small grants may be available to cations for FY 2022 Human Services qualified applicants proposing new serFunding. vices not currently offered in the commuPending City Council approval of the nity. Application requirements for new 2022 budget, grant funds totaling agencies are listed on the city website. approximately $150,000 will be made Completed applications, along with available to established nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that provide services to the required attachments, are due no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8. Incomindividuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, individu- plete and/or late submissions will not be considered. Application materials and als with substance abuse or mental instructions are available on the City of health conditions, victims of domestic DeKalb website under Community Develand/or sexual violence, abused and neglected children, older adults, individu- opment/Community Services/Human Services Funds. als with disabilities, at-risk children and For questions or more information, youth, and households of low- to modercall Community Services Coordinator ate-income. New agencies establishing innovative Joanne Rouse at 815-748-2366. services that address the unmet needs of – The MidWeek
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Grants help VAC buy equipment, supplies Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois recently received grants and additional local funds to help buy new vehicles and supplies for the Meals on Wheels program in four counties. Meals on Wheels America awarded VAC a COVID-19 Response Fund Emergency Grant for High Risk States this summer. “We received $20,000 to purchase a meal delivery vehicle for use in our La Salle County program,” Leah Jordal, grants manager, said in a news release. “In addition, we received $25,000 from a Meals on Wheels America Go Further Fund Building Capacity Grant to purchase several items for both the DeKalb and La Salle programs. These include an Oliver meal packaging system including two sealer machines, trays and film, an electric can opener and a commercial chest freezer, as well as additional delivery supplies,” she said in the release. The need for the Meals on Wheels service has increased by 60% this past year in DeKalb, La Salle, Putnam, and Bureau counties because of the COVID19 pandemic. Jordal said during the past year, VAC delivered 242,713 meals to 1,557 individuals. With funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and Family First Coronavirus
Response Act, VAC was able to start services to an additional 277 individuals who were on a waiting list. These seniors represent a highly vulnerable population and are at greater risk of functional impairment, social isolation and institutionalization. VAC eliminated the waiting list for services, but that brought new challenges in delivering meals to these additional individuals. “Three of the vehicles used for transporting and delivery were in bad shape, all of them over 12 years old with very high mileage,” Jordal said in the relesase. “We are seeing frequent breakdowns and vehicle repairs. The additional funds provided by these two grants will allow VAC to sustain the current level at service to 917 clients weekly and to expand meal service to include frozen meals. In addition, VAC hopes to serve an additional 10 more clients a week. Additional funders in DeKalb County helped VAC purchase a new Hot Shot meal delivery vehicle for VAC’s northern nutrition program. These benefactors include the DeKalb County Community Foundation, The Alfred Bersted Foundation, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee, the 3M Foundation, Ideal Industries Foundation and the Dutton family. Each of these are being recognized with logos displayed on the new vehicle.
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Applications open for kindergarten toolkit grants THE MIDWEEK SYCAMORE – Applications are open for another round of Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit grants. Schools and school districts in DeKalb County are highly encouraged to apply. The applicant can be a kindergarten teacher or another school professional on behalf of the entire kindergarten program. Toolkit grants support kindergarten programs, both public and private, located in the county. The Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Program is made possible through donor generosity to CommunityWorks Funds at the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1. “We are looking to provide an estimated 1,500 kindergarten readiness toolkits to children in DeKalb County this year,” Teri Spartz, community engagement director at the foundation, said in a news release. “Each toolkit box includes a dry erase board and marker, a book, crayons, sidewalk chalk, scissors, Farm Matching Game, dice, play-doh and a notebook. The toolkits provide opportunities for families to play an active role in preparing their young learners for the transition
ten Readiness Collaborative, which leads a countywide effort to better prepare children for school and life success. The DeKalb County Regional Office of Education leads the collaborative along with participating representatives from the community foundation, 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care, Family Service Agency, Northwestern Medicine, Children’s Home and Aid, Basics DeKalb County, DeKalb County Health Department, local educators, and community members. The toolkits also have interest from local community partners. School Tool Box in DeKalb plays a crucial role in sourcing, assembling and distributing toolkits. The DeKalb County Farm Bureau donates a Farm Matching Game to promote agriculture literacy and community. Photo provided Toolkit distribution occurs in the Each toolkit box includes a dry erase board and marker, a book, crayons, sidewalk chalk, spring during kindergarten orientascissors, Farm Matching Game, dice, play-doh and a notebook. The toolkits provide tion events leading up to the start of the school year. Applicants receive notifiopportunities for families to play an active role in preparing their young learners for the cation of grant status following the transition to kindergarten. Dec. 1 deadline. For questions or to learn more, conto kindergarten. Together, we are tion journey.” helping to give children in DeKalb The grant program originated as tact Teri Spartz at t.spartz@dekalbccf. County a positive start to their educa- part of the DeKalb County Kindergar- org or 815-748-5383.
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THE MIDWEEK A new scholarship has been established with the Kishwaukee College Foundation honoring Ronald S. Sweet Jr. – one of the most successful coaches in the history of Kish’s volleyball program. The endowed fund will provide ongoing scholarship support for Kishwaukee College students with significant financial need. Sweet’s father, Ronald Sweet Sr., recently made a $100,000 contribution to establish the scholarship. “We chose Kishwaukee College for the scholarship because it was a very important part of Ron’s life when he was coaching there. It was also instrumental in his decision to further his own education,” Ronald Sweet Sr. said in a news release. “Volleyball was Ron’s passion. Not only did his coaching experience and accomplishments boost his own personal confidence, but the confidence and self-assurance of the members of his team.” “The foundation is honored to work with the Sweet family to commemorate Ron’s legacy by providing financial support to Kishwaukee College students,” Kayte Hamel, foundation executive director, said in a news release. “This generous donation will directly impact students in our community for years to come.” Sweet Jr. started at Kish in 2001 as an assistant coach under Wayne King’s program, which won National Junior College Athletic Association Division II National Championships in 2001 and 2002. In 2003, Sweet took over the program and would capture three more NJCAA Division II National Champion-
sion II Coach of the Year two times, NJCAA Region IV Coach of the Year six times, Arrowhead Conference Coach of the Year seven times and American Volleyball Coaches Association Midwest Coach of the Year twice. Additionally, he coached numerous NJCAA All-Americans and Academic All-Americans. “Ron continued to build the Kishwaukee College volleyball program as a national powerhouse during one of the most successful eras of Kish athletics,” Scott Kawall, Kishwaukee College athletic director, said in the release. “His efforts went beyond the achievements on the court, as Ron truly cared about the success of his athletes in the classroom and beyond.” Following his time at Kish, Sweet coached volleyball at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2018, Sweet was inducted into both the Kishwaukee College Athletics Hall of Fame and the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame. Sweet died in Photo provided November 2019. While Sweet’s ties to Kish were through athletics, Ron Sweet Jr. speaks during his induction into the Kishwauthe scholarship will be available to any students with kee College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018. Sweet’s family financial need who are enrolled in six or more credit recently established an endowed fund in his memory with hours. the Kishwaukee College Foundation that will provide “Ron would be very happy to know that all Kish scholarships to Kish students. students, not just athletes, will benefit from this scholarship. He would also be happy to know that he ships as head coach in 2007, 2008 and 2009. His career is still helping young men and women continue their record was 336-43 (.887) during his time as head coach education,” Sweet Sr. said. For more information on the Kishwaukee College of the Kougars, which lasted until 2009. During his tenure, Sweet would earn NJCAA Divi- Foundation, visit www.kish.edu/foundation.
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Members of the NAPA AutoCare Centers of DeKalb County recently awarded the Kishwaukee Family YMCA with $1,000 to help fund youth financial assistance scholarships. Each month, the NAPA AutoCare Centers of DeKalb County select a charity to donate $1 from each oil change they do that month. Participating shops include Barb City Automotive, Bockman’s Auto Care Center & Bockman’s Truck and Fleet, Archer Alignment, 3-D Repair, Motor Works and University Shell. Pictured (from left) are Jon Bockman, Brian Bickner, Mark Spiegelhoff, Justin Schneider and John Volkert.
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Sycamore Middle School has named its Students of the Month for September. The sixthgrade students are Sadie Jones, Daniel Ruiz, Hayley Williams and Michael Calligan. The seventh-grade students are Sophia Koz, Alex Fabrizius, Samanta Minchala and Sam Eich. The eighth-grade students are Riley Schuller, Aidan Gagalski, Emma Anderson and Nash Brown.
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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors, and board members, along with community members recently held a ribbon-cutting to welcome Kaleidoscope Healing Arts to the chamber. The practice specializes in art therapy. Camille Baker combines traditional counseling techniques and reflective listening with art making and yoga to help individuals understand how they perceive and process their emotions and environment. Kaleidoscope Healing Arts is located at the Gateway Arts Building, 2225 Gateway Drive in Sycamore. For information, visit www.kaleidoscopehealingarts.net or call 815-518-2885.
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The Tri County Kiwanis, along with the help of the Open Door Aktion Club, recently completed a roadside pickup project. The group picked up litter along Route 34 from the west side of Sandwich to the west of the Sannauk Forest Preserve.
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The Illinois General Assembly recognized the efforts of the Gen. John Stark Chapter in promoting Constitution Week last month. State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is pictured presenting a certificate to chapter representatives (from left) Jan Berning, Carol Iskowich, Mary Pritchard and Mia Sheridan. In 1955, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress with a resolution for Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23. The bservance for the foundation of the American form of government was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on Aug. 2, 1956.
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the Board of The Salvation Army and cared for Hospice patients continuously for many years. On Saturday, OctoDon will be remembered as a very lovable ber 9, 2021, Donald Robert Buckner, loving and eccentric “character” who was totally husband, and father of devoted to his wife, Kathy, and the rest of his family. He traveled the world, was able to four children, passed away at the age of 87. easily strike up conversations with strangers, and had an infectious sense of humor. He Don was born on loved photography, golf, and the Chicago April 16, 1934, in Cubs. He was an avid fitness enthusiast who Rensselaer, NY, as the only child of Bob and Eileen (Foran) Buckner. He married the love of completed the NY Marathon in his 50s. Don was preceded in death by his father, his life, Kathleen Ellen Gallagher on NovemBob, his mother, Eileen, and two grandchilber 30, 1957. Don graduated from Cornell dren, Kelly Morsch and Joshua Levine. He University in 1955 and earned master’s is survived by his wife, Kathy; his children degrees from R.P.I. and the University of Missouri in 1956 and 1960, respectively. Don Teresa (Jim Kaus), David (Julie), Mark (Cindy), started his career in university administration and Brian (Mary Lynn); 13 grandchildren, and at Georgetown University in 1960 as Dean of 7 great grandchildren. Men and earned a Doctor of Education degree A graveside service, for family only, will be held on Thursday, October 14, followed by from The American University in 1967. He accepted the position of Director of Housing a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday at NIU in 1967 and served in several positions October 16th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at before retiring from NIU in 1998 as Associate Faranda’s Banquet Center at 302 Grove Street in DeKalb. VP/Provost. The family requests donations to St. Vincent Don devoted his compassion, energy, and DePaul in DeKalb in lieu of flowers. countless hours to his charitable endeavors For information, visit www.AndersonFunerincluding those for St. Vincent DePaul and St. John Newman Catholic Church. He served on alHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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