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Egyptian Theatre granted $50K in federal COVID-19 relief funding

By MEGANN HORSTEAD mhorstead@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – After a month of debate and public pleas by dozens of supporters, the Egyptian Theatre was awarded $50,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funding by the city of DeKalb.

The award, which was $25,000 less than what Egyptian staff initially had asked for, was extended by a 5-2 DeKalb City Council vote on Nov. 28. DeKalb-based theater troupe Stage Coach Players was awarded its full request of $25,000.

At its regular meeting, the City Council agreed on how to spend the remaining $349,241 in federal American Rescue Plan Act grant funds allocated to the city in response to the pandemic. Fifth Ward Alderman Scott McAdams was absent, and Sixth Ward Alderman Mike Verbic and Fourth Ward Alderman Greg Perkins voted no.

DeKalb city leaders have been tasked with divvying up the funding left uncom mitted.

Aside from the Egyptian Theatre and Stage Coach Players, the city identified sev eral other projects that could benefit from ARPA grant funds. The options vary, rang ing from repaving Greenbrier Road and incentivizing a community center in Annie Glidden North to upgrading the transit stop on Blackhawk Road and re-roofing the Glidden Homestead Barn.

City Manager Bill Nicklas said the total of all these items is $350,000, which is within a few dollars of what he had presented is remaining in the city’s ARPA grant fund.

First Ward Alderwoman Carolyn Mor

ris said she is agreeable to the package out lining how the city will spend the remain ing ARPA grant funds.

“I fully support of this entire recom mended list seeing as how Egyptian gets some, Stage Coach Players gets some, repaving, lots of infrastructure invest ments here, upgraded street lighting,” Morris said. “All of this seems perfect to me.”

Second Ward Alderwoman Barb Larson said she views the ARPA grant funding as an opportunity to promote equity across the city.

“I think when we look at some of the issues we’re dealing with now we’ll say the city got out of balance,” Larson said. “We didn’t look at all the areas. Then, all of a sudden, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh. We should have been paying more attention.’ The one lesson I want to learn from that mistake is that we’re constantly trying to balance the city, the services, whatever it is and not for get until there’s another squeaky wheel that we’ve forgotten about.”

Verbic said his view remains unchanged since the last time the council discussed the matter and that the city manager’s package only further cements his position.

“This is part of the reason why I wanted to wait last time,” Verbic said. “Look what’s come about just since last time from a standpoint of justified need.”

Previously, the city had not publicly dis closed a list of projects to commit the remaining ARPA funds toward.

Third Ward Alderman Tracy Smith said he supports the package that was presented by the city manager.

“I think as we look at the dollars, there’s

$350,000, which really doesn’t go a long ways to get a lot of projects,” Smith said. “I think we have to hit the biggest need at the moment. But as Alderman Larson and Alderman Verbic, I believe said, we have to consider the rest of the town as well. So, I think we need to start moving around the different wards on some of the projects in a similar scenario.”

Mayor Cohen Barnes said the council is fairly divided on this topic. He said he doesn’t agree with everything that’s on the list, but his view on the matter remains unchanged. He said the city is consumed by many things that the community needs city leaders to focus on.

“This is detracting staff. This is detract ing us,” Barnes said. “It’s causing turmoil that quite frankly, I’m just tired of. I would rather just put this thing to bed. We vote on it, the package presented together by the city manager. [He] put in a bunch of time coming up with this and prioritizing this and then we can move onto city busi ness.”

Egyptian Theatre executive director Alex Nerad said the theater had been work ing with the city to work toward a compro mise on this matter.

“Part of that is the Egyptian Theatre has agreed to reduce our funding request from $75,000 to $50,000 in order to try to move for ward with a comprehensive list of things to use the remaining ARPA funds,” Nerad said. “Moving forward with this proposal gives the council an opportunity to show the community and DeKalb stakeholders near and far that council listens to the com munity and is willing to come to a compro mise and move forward.”

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Chapter Eight The Value of Individuals

Iwas eight years old when my family and I came to the United States from Vietnam after the war. I still vividly remember seeing that white star emblazoned on the hovering helicopter above us, and every time I think of that star, I want to thank the veterans who helped us. We were some of the lucky ones. My family experienced many difficulties back then, both before and after coming to the U.S., but what helped us through them was the belief in the value of people.

I believe that when you value who you are and you value your clients, you can build a relationship that allows you to leave a lasting impression. Every person that comes into my office is a person that I can help. When I meet someone new, I hope that I can put a smile on their face and add something positive to their life. Everyone has a story, and after my journey in banking and in my life, I have learned that hope, courage, kindness, and positivity can always make a difference.

Not long ago, I was at a local event, and one of my now-grown clients came up to me and said, “There you are, Tho! You used to help me do all of my banking when I was little!” It made me feel so wonderful to know that people remember, and I was glad to know that I added some value to their life.

If you would like to experience the added value that Resource Bank can offer, stop in to any one of our branches. It really does make a difference.

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80 Sycamore students named ILMEA

All-District musicians

High School Band

SYCAMORE – A total of 42 high school and 38 middle school students from Sycamore School District 427 were recently named members of the 2022 Illinois Music Educators Associa tion All-District Orchestras, Bands, Jazz Bands, and Choirs.

Students chosen for the all-district ensembles recorded material for judges in competitive auditions in October, according to a news release. Students selected for the jazz bands performed a concert Nov. 13, while the selected high school students per formed at DeKalb High School on Nov. 19.

The All-District musicians are:

Sycamore High School High School Choir

Soprano – Cassandra Chamoun, Sofia DasNeves, Lili Jennings, Lexi Lawrence Alto – Anabelle Christensen, Halle Schmit

Tenor – Sam McDonald

Bass – Zander Cash, Gabriel Jova novich, Owen Zographos High School Orchestra

Violin – Sofi Briscoe, Marlie Colness, Emma Fredericks, Stephanie Kim, Regan Ni, Yu Xuan Ni, Yuxin Ni, Eva Peterson

Viola – Emily Bychowski, Teagan Hagemeyer, Elizabeth Kleckner

Cello – William Akst, Rebecca Allen, Delaney Baylor, Alistair Lanting, Luke Templin

Bass – Daniel Bos, William Harris, Jon Locascio High School Orchestra Winds

Oboe – Jake Rundle

BRIEF

Kishwaukee Hospital to host candle-lighting ceremony Dec. 12

DeKALB – Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital will partner with ProMedica Hospice to hold a community candle-lighting ceremony for Worldwide Candle Lighting Day.

The ceremony will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the North western Medicine Kishwaukee Health and Wellness Center, 626 Bethany Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.

Flute – Averi Anderson, Kate Elsner, Alise Goodman

Oboe – Makena Ndicu

Clarinet – Bellamaria Juarez

Trumpet – Aiden Saam

Trombone – Colin Wunner

High School Jazz Band

Alto Saxophone – Makena Ndicu

Baritone Saxophone – Robert Mel nick

Trombone – Colin Wunner

Bass – Daniel Bos

Drum Set – Greyson Decker

Sycamore Middle School

Middle School Band

Flute – Lola Boksa, Bailey Rundle

Clarinet – Bronwyn Butler

Trombone – Max Mangini

Middle School Jazz Band

Alto Saxophone – Benjamin Fitzen reider

Trumpet – Ruben Pittman

Middle School Choir

Soprano – Danayja Barr, Haley Bright, Kailey Heisner, Fiona Long, Vivian Meier, Taylor Peabody, Made lyn Solomon, Aislinn Wickness

Alto – Miles Doty, Cohen Jennings, Paula O’Neil, Claire Russom

Baritone – Devin Carson, Gunnar Schultz

Middle School Orchestra

Violin – Jack Daskal, Benji Devroye, Sarah Ferguson, Emma Force, Claire Hua, Connor Murphy, Kaitlyn Page, Madelyn Pickard, Teagan Tekiela

Viola – Kane Craig, Luke Curtis, Aubrey Hulseberg, Amelia Weingarz

Cello – Genevieve Hendricks, Aubrey Hulseberg, Jared Lanting, Evan Tonaki.

Bass – Grace Pittman

Admission is free. Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend.

The ceremony allows participants to honor and recognize loved ones who have died by lighting candles in their memory.

Attendees are welcome to bring a framed picture of their loved ones to dis play during the ceremony.

For information or to register, call 815-397-3691.

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HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Stage Coach production of ‘A Christmas Story’ opens Thursday

By CAMDEN LAZENBY clazenby@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Ralphie, the Old Man, the infamous leg lamp and the long-de sired Red Ryder BB gun and all its accompaniments will make their stage debut Thursday in Stage Coach Players’ holiday season production of “A Christmas Story.”

The DeKalb theater group’s Decem ber production, directed by Stewart Ogilvie, will bring a little bit of “cross media” to the classic 1940s Christmas comedy tale that follows schoolboy Ralphie Parker and his quest to get the Christmas gift of his dreams.

Ogilvie said he contacted an old friend and coworker, Bill Daer – from his days working as a producer at a TV station affiliated with ABC – to produce the cross media component.

“He has his own video production company [Straw Man Productions], so all the stuff with the bad guys and climbing over the fence and you know, trying to hide behind the swing sets and all that, and Ralphie shooting them out the window; we did all that on video,” Ogilvie said. “And it’s going to be a part of the set while Ralphie’s at the window shooting they’ll be able to see the actual what’s going on out side right next to him.”

It’ll be an A++ opening night as the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Shows to follow will also be 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10, a 2 p.m. mat inee on Dec. 11, more 7:30 p.m. show ings Dec. 15, 16 and 17, ending with a 2 p.m. Dec. 18 matinee.

For tickets, visit www.stagecoach players.com/buy-tickets or stop by the theater box office at 126 S. Fifth St. in DeKalb. Theatergoers are asked to call the box office ahead of time at 815758-1940 to ensure staff will be there to receive them during hours.

Ogilvie is using the cross media to illustrate a scene where the protago nist, Ralphie Parker – played by Oscar Boies – daydreams about using a Red Ryder BB gun to protect his family from criminals – at least that’s how it happens in the 1983 film directed by Bob Clark.

Some things that happen off screen in the film may happen before the eyes of the audience in the local produc tion.

“I’m personally thrilled to break the leg lamp and throw a little fit over that,”

Lori Brubaker, who plays Ralphie’s mom, said before a rehearsal on Dec. 1. “Yes, it’s going to be very exciting.”

Brubaker, who started performing with Stage Coach Players in 2019 with “It’s a Wonderful Life” said working with the community theater group has “been really wonderful” for her.

“Everybody kind of starts to become like a good family and this is like a nice respite. I mean we all take care of each other here and yet we’re pretty well known in the community, which is pretty nice,” Brubaker said. “I really enjoy it here, it’s kind of my happy place.”

Scott Mueller, who plays opposite Brubaker, as Ralphie’s curmudgeonly old man, said Brubaker’s character is “the underrated hero of the show.”

It’s Mueller’s first time performing with Stage Coach.

“It has been a great opportunity, and little known fact I only ended up

auditioning for the show because my own daughter is in the show as well,” Mueller said. “She asked me to audi tion with her and I just happened to get cast as the old man.”

Michael Carlson, coordinator of music at Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore, is performing as grown up Ralphie, who narrates Ralphie’s cheeky reflections to the audience.

“This is just fun, it’s just for fun. It’s to give people a chance to laugh, there’s not a lot of substance here,” Carlson said. “It’s just kind of an opportunity to

let loose.”

Carlson moved from the state of Oregon to DeKalb County to be closer to family a year and a half ago.

“For me, being new to town it’s a great chance to get to know some other actors and kind of have fun with them,” Carlson said.

Aside from the Red Ryder BB gun and the scandalous breaking of the infamous leg lamp, audiences can expect to see other classic “A Christ mas Story” bits, such as when Ral phie’s school friend, Flick, gets his tongue stuck to a frozen pole. Ogilvie said he himself learned that lesson –that tongues and frozen metal don’t mix – the hard way as a kid.

“I had two older sisters and an alu minum screen door when I was grow ing up,” Ogilvie said. “I also learned the hard way that you shouldn’t pull your tongue off. You should use warm water and pour it on it.”

Camden Lazenby – clazenby@shawmedia.com

Stewart Ogilvie, director of Stage Coach Players’ rendition of “A Christmas Story,” discusses prop placement for the show’s set on Dec. 1. The show opens Dec. 8.

“I’m personally thrilled to break the leg lamp and throw a little fit over that.”

Lori Brubaker cast member playing Ralphie’s mom

BRIEFS

UUFD to bring back winter farmers market Dec. 10

DeKALB – The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb will host a winter farmers market to support local artisans and farmers.

The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at UUFD, 158 N. Fourth St. in DeKalb, according to a news release.

Admission is $1.

Items for sale include jewelry, ceram ics, woodwork, fabric art, handmade soaps, photography, drawings and more. Hasselmann Family Farm will have fresh grass-fed beef, pork, poultry, eggs, sau sage and cheese for sale.

Other local farmers featured at the market include Charter Grove Honey Farm honey, Fraternite’s Notre Dame French pastries and baked goods from the Greek Orthodox Church.

Homemade soup, bread, sweets and drinks also will be available. Used books are on sale for $2 or less.

Vendor spaces still are available. To reserve space, call 815-756-7089 or email office@uufdekalb.org to request a registration form.

For information, email dcole man405@gmail.com.

NIU STEM Café to explore holiday communication tools

DeKALB – The next Northern Illinois University STEM Café will discuss com munication tools to help increase posi tive interaction and navigate conversa tions during the holiday season.

The STEM Café will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Fatty’s Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, according to a news release.

The free program is open to the pub lic. Registration is required to attend.

Participants will learn about the differ ent ways in which victims and perpetra tors understand aggressive behavior, how understanding these biases can improve interactions and tips and tools for effective communication. Food and

drink are available for purchase at Fatty’s.

Featured speakers include Randy McCarthy, NIU assistant professor of psychology, and Brian Smith, a licensed social worker and director of the NIU Employee Assistance Program.

NIU STEM Cafés are part of NIU STEAM and are designed to increase public awareness of the critical role that STEM fields play in our everyday lives.

To register or learn more, visit go.niu. edu/stemcafe.

Sycamore

library group sets winter book sale Dec. 9-10

SYCAMORE – The Friends of the Syc amore Public Library will host a used book sale to benefit the library.

The book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the library, 103 E. State St., according to a news release.

Sale items include donated gently used books, including craft, nonfiction and fiction, DVDs and more.

Cash, debit and major credit cards will be accepted for payment.

The Friends of the Sycamore Library is a nonprofit 501(c)3 volunteer organi zation dedicated to supporting the library in a various ways.

For information, sycamorelibrary.org.

St. John plans Advent evening prayer services

SYCAMORE – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John will hold Advent eve ning prayer services to focus on the sea son that celebrates the birth of Jesus.

The services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14, at the church, 25666 Brickville Road in Syca more, according to a news release.

The services are free and open to the public.

A free supper will be served prior to the services from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church’s multi-purpose room.

For information, visit stjohnsycamore. org/home.

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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb wil hold a winter farmers market on Dec. 10.

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LOOKING BACK

1922 – 100 YEARS AGO

Advertising in the Chronicle brought results to one farmer living south of the city when he advertised turkeys for sale before Thanksgiving. That same night he was visited by a party under cover of darkness and the next morning every turkey was gone. At first the man was rather indignant over the quick results obtained which netted him no returns for his months of tireless patience, but then thinking it over he realized that the high price of turkey probably had some thing to do with it. Those having any fowls for sale would do well to keep them well undercover at night.

Several cars were noticed to be hav ing a hard time this morning on the Syc amore and DeKalb road due to the slip periness of the pavement. One car was about to make a slight incline on the road but skidded into a ditch at the side. Several were noticed to turn about in the pavement unless they were equipped with chains. Those who drove fast this morning were taking a big chance of skidding into the ditch and smashing their machines.

Several mothers from Sycamore are in DeKalb today, with their babies, attending the Baby Clinic in the Ameri can Steel Welfare building on Fourth Street. Here the child is weighed and examined by competent and trained nurses who make a specialty of child dis eases. The mother may ask any question regarding the care and rearing of a child, or advise on their health condition. In this manner the women are better able to prevent disease which would other wise threaten the children.

Some of Leo McCabe’s horses broke out of a pasture on Sunday and when Mrs. McCabe endeavored to assist in getting the animals headed back toward the barn again, she fell, severely injuring her knee. It is reported that the liga ments in the leg are sprained and the woman will be unable to get about for a few days. The injury is not considered serious and her numerous friends trust her complete recovery will be announced within a short time.

Cold weather brings to the minds of the Rotarians the project of the old Car ter icehouse being turned into a skating place for the kids of DeKalb. The plans were given much thought several weeks ago and with the cold spell now, the idea

is being fostered by several members of the club. It is thought that the work will start sometime in the near future with the filling of the pond to its largest capacity. The reservoirs hold several thousands of gallons of water, and has a large dimension. This place would make an ideal skating pond for the young peo ple of the city.

1947 – 75 YEARS AGO

Sometime during the early morning hours safe crackers made successful hauls at the Paul A. Johnson Garage in Waterman and the Kauffman Feed Mill, obtaining $1,600 in cash from the garage and about $100 from the feed mill safe. Entrance to the Johnson garage was made by jimmying open the east door. The burglars then closed the door and placed batteries in front of them to hold them shut. They then proceeded to jimmy the door into the office, where the safe is located. Just how entrance was made to the feed mill is not known but equipment for opening the safe was secured from one of the trucks in the mill.

Members of the Malta village board and other responsible residents of the community are much concerned about the recent habit developing among chil dren when there is a bit of snow on the streets. The youngsters have been attaching their sleds to the rear bumpers of cars and hitching rides. One near acci dent was averted only through the pres ence of mind of a careful auto driver. Motorists, adults and the parents of chil dren are urged to cooperate in the elimi nation of this potential tragedy maker.

The body of Pvt. Kenneth L. Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Freeman of Sycamore, arrived last night via a Chi cago Great Western train from Chicago. Pvt. Freeman is the first hero of World War II to return from overseas to Syca more. He was killed in the “Battle of the Bulge” on January 19, 1945.

DeKalb’s radio station, WLBK, will go on the air on or about noon Friday, Dec. 5, according to an announcement made today. The new station will operate on 1360 kilocycles, with 500 watts of power. The station, which is owned and operated by Ted Lanes and Rolland Wal lem, is a daytime station and will oper ate from sunrise to sunset under license from the Federal Communications Com mission.

Two thousand, six hundred and twen ty-two people in Sycamore use the pub lic library; this free treasury of knowl edge, fun and facts. Any family can obtain more fun out of life and increase its earning power simply by taking advantage of the tax-supported Syca more Public Library.

1972 – 50 YEARS AGO

Apollo 17’s astronauts rocketed through space today on the final and most difficult chapter of America’s planned exploration of the moon, sailing smoothly despite an electronic failure that delayed their departure by almost three hours and forced them to step up their speed slightly.

The DeKalb-Ogle Telephone Company broke this week for a major revision and

addition to its business office at 225 E. Locust St. Much of the present structure will be knocked down to create a new building front and add 2,100 square feet of space. The $185,000 project is expected to be completed by June.

A load of shelled corn, an unintended harvest, was dumped on Highway 23, one-half mile southwest of Sycamore when a car driven by Herman McCall of rural Sycamore, ran into the rear of the wagon after skidding about 45 feet. There were no injuries in the accident when McCall was on his way to deliver Chronicles.

A few partially sunny days, lack of precipitation and frozen ground have greatly aided DeKalb County farmers in finishing long-delayed harvests.

1997 – 25 YEARS AGO

Rural small towns from Kane County to the Mississippi River are beginning to team up to fight for their peaceful qual ity of life against the nation’s largest rail road company. At issue is a difference in Union Pacific’s train whistle policy which blasts rural residents from their beds at night but leaves suburban Chicago resi dents quietly unaware of the passing trains. This has brought the Town of Cor tland to court, and the towns of Cort land, Elburn and Morrison together to lobby legislators in Washington and Springfield to change the rules.

DEKALB Genetics Corporation announced today that it has been granted a patent by the European Patent Office directed to a method of corn transformation. This patent is directed to the use of microprojectile bombard ment, in which a “gene gun” is used to insert desired genetic material into corn cells. The patent is not limited by types of genes that maybe introduced into corn.

A difference of about $25,000 is the only thing holding the Sycamore Park District from completing a 185-acre expansion of the Community Park in the city’s east side. The park district has been negotiating to buy the DeRose property for the past few months but the two sides have yet to see eye-toeye over the 85-acre farm property along Airport Road and adjacent to the park.

Photo provided by DeKalb County History Center

Kevin Ainsworth and Alphone Han practice skateboarding at the corner of Pine Street and Fairland Drive in Sycamore in August 1977.

KSO annual holiday concerts begin Dec. 9

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DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Sym phony Orchestra will perform its annual KSO Holiday Pops Concerts: “Winter Wonderland” to celebrate the holiday season next week.

The concerts will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Boutell Memorial Con

BRIEFS

Acromusical to perform Dec. 9 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host an after-hours con cert featuring the band Acromusical at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the library’s main lobby.

The concert is free and open to the pub lic. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Acromusical will perform well-known holiday music, Arcomusical classics and sacred Afro-Cuban music. Children are invited to hold and perform on the group’s instruments after the concert. Refresh ments will be available. No registration is

cert Hall in the Northern Illinois Uni versity Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave. in DeKalb, according to a news release.

The orchestra will perform classic holiday music, including “The Nut cracker Suite” by Tchaikovsky, “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson and “March of the Toys” from “Babes in Toyland” by Victor Herbert.

Pre-concert music will be per

formed in the concert hall lobby. On Friday the music will be provided by students of the NIU Suzuki Strings program. On Sunday, the Crosswinds Flute Choir will perform.

Post-concert music will be provided by the Kishwaukee Symphony Brass Quintet. The DeKalb High School Madrigal Singers will perform during intermission Friday.

Tickets, available at the door or in

advance, cost $18 for adults, $15 for ages 62 and older, $7 for students with a valid school ID, and $7 for children younger than 12.

To buy tickets, visit the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., or call the Egyptian Theatre box office at 815-7581225.

For information, visit kishorches tra.org or the orchestra’s social media pages.

required to attend the concert.

For information, email samanthah@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 1701.

Meet Santa’s Helper Elf Dec. 10 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., will host a meet Santa’s Helper Elf event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, in the library’s low er-level Yusunas Meeting Room.

Admission is free. The event is intended for children and their families.

Attendees can have a one-on-one visit with one of Santa’s elves and listen

to an interactive story. Patrons can par ticipate in caroling, make holiday crafts, write and mail a letter to Santa, eat a candy cane and more while waiting to visit the elf.

Free autographed keepsake photos will be taken of children with the elf and printed on the spot. Registration is not required to attend.

For information, email theresaw@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350.

Children’s holiday party being held Dec. 12 at DeKalb library

DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library,

309 Oak St., will host a children’s holiday party at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meet ing Room.

Admission to the party is free. It is intended for children.

Attendees can participate in holiday themed games, card making and crafts. There also is a white elephant gift exchange of gently used or new pres ents. Gifts must cost no less than $5.

No registration is required to attend.

For information, email theresaw@ dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 3350. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

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Kishwaukee Concert Band to perform holiday concert Dec. 18

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DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Con cert Band will present a free “Songs for the Season” concert to celebrate the holidays.

The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sun day, Dec. 18, at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Northern Illinois University Music Building, 550 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb.

The concert, conducted by Dave Lehman, is free and handicapped accessible. Parking is available in lots three, four and 14.

The program will include a variety of seasonal favorites. “Chanukah Is Here,” arranged by Calvin Custer, is a celebration of folk music from the Hebrew people. “A German Christmas Festival,” by James D. Ployhar, com bines the familiar songs of “Lo, How a Rose Ever Blooming,” “O Come, Little Children” and “O Tannenbaum.”

The vocal talents of band members Denny Vaupel and Laura Shea will be featured in “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” “Silver Sleigh” is a spirited, up-tempo selection by Caesar Giovanni. “Christ mas a la Big,” arranged by Larry Clark, is a mix of familiar holiday tunes with bits of Big Band flavor. “Invercargill” is a march by Austra lian composer Alex Lithgow.

Thomas Berghoff’s arrangement of “Little Drummer Boy” has the band creating a harmonic background music with band member Libby Witty on the drum. “I’ll Be Home for Christ mas” is a medley of the songs “Let It Snow,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Home for the Holidays.”

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” an arrangement by Doug las Wagner, is a holiday classic that will feature clarinet player Rich Mayer.

For information, visit kishconcert band.org.

BRIEFS

Malta church’s annual cookie walk being held Dec. 10

MALTA – Malta United Methodist Church, 201 E. Sprague St., will host its annual cookie walk from 9 to 11 a.m. Sat urday, Dec. 10, in the church’s fellowship hall.

The cookie walk is open to the public. Attendees can choose from a variety of homemade cookies and candy. The price will be $8 a pound.

Waterman annual Christmas drawing set for Dec. 10

WATERMAN – The Waterman Area Heritage Society will hold its annual Waterman Christmas Drawing on Satur day, Dec. 10, at Waterman Lions Park, 435 S. Birch St.

Local businesses and community members will donate a variety of prizes of gift cards, gift baskets, homemade goodies and more.

Drive-thru drawing registration begins at 7 a.m. with prize drawings at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. There is no cost to register. Those who are age 18 or older and live in the surround ing communities are welcome to regis ter.

Prize winners will be notified via

phone or text to return to the park shel ter to claim a prize.

This year’s event is a “drive-thru” drawing in conjunction with Boy Scout Troop 39’s drive-thru pancake breakfast. The breakfast costs $7 and includes pan cakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. All profits will fund Troop 39’s activities.

The Waterman Area Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Hinckley church to host cookie walk and bake sale Dec. 10

HINCKLEY – Hinckley’s St. Paul’s United Church of Christ will host its annual cookie walk and bake sale next week.

The church at 324 W. McKinley Ave. in Hinckley will hold the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, accord ing to a news release.

Homemade cookies, candy and other baked goods can be purchased. Candy and cookies will sell for $8 a pound. Christmas craft items also will be avail able.

The church is handicapped accessible at the front entrance and has plenty of parking.

For information, call 815-742-7258.

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DeKALB – Northwestern Medicine

Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb recently was awarded for its effort to treat patients with heart failure.

The hospital received the American Heart Association’s GOLD PLUS Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure quality achievement award, according to a news release. The award was given for the hospital’s commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning fewer readmis sions and more healthy days at home.

Kishwaukee Hospital also recently was recognized as high performing in heart failure by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 to 2023 “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings, according to the release.

A hospital’s congestive heart fail ure score is based on multiple data cat egories, including patient outcomes, volume, advanced heart programs and more.

The Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guide

lines as outlined by the American Heart Association. The program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.

About 6.2 million U.S. adults are liv

ing with heart failure. Despite the name, heart failure doesn’t mean that the heart has stopped working – it means the heart is having a hard time pumping blood and oxygen through out the body. While there’s no cure for

heart failure, patients can live a qual ity life by working with their health care team to create and stick with a plan that may include medication, symptom monitoring and lifestyle changes.

The hospital also was recognized on the American Heart Association’s Tar get: Heart Failure Honor Roll, accord ing to the release.

Hospitals on the Honor Roll meet specific criteria that improves medica tion adherence, provides early fol low-up care and coordination, and enhances patient education.

The goal is to further reduce hospi tal readmissions and help patients improve their quality of life in manag ing this chronic condition.

Northwestern Medicine Kishwau kee Hospital also received the Ameri can Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized because of heart disease or stroke.

For information, visit news.nm. org/about-northwestern-medicine. html.

Mark Busch file photo – mbusch@shawmedia.com

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb recently was awarded for its effort to treat patients with heart failure.

BRIEFS

IVT to present ‘The Rented Christmas’ Dec. 9-11

SANDWICH – Indian Valley Theatre will open its holiday show, “The Rented Christmas,” on Dec. 9.

“The Rented Christmas,” written by Norman C. Ahern Jr. and Yvonne Ahern, tells the story of John Dale (Jacob Roller), who decides three days before Christmas that he can buy what he lacks – a family for the holidays – and it’s up to Anne Weston (Kari Frantzen) to figure out how to fulfill her contract to rent it to him. Her first plan fails, so she reverts to contacting the local orphanage, and the results are sure to warm your heart.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St. in Sandwich. There also will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11.

Tickets for “The Rented Christmas” cost $15 and can be purchased in advance at indianvalleytheatre.com or at the door for $18 if available.

For more information, email info@ indianvalleytheatre.com or send a message on the IVT Facebook page.

Harlem Globetrotters to show off their skills Jan. 4 in DeKalb

DeKALB – The Harlem Globetrotters will play a game against the Washing ton Generals in DeKalb as part of the team’s 2023 World Tour.

The game will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Northern Illi nois University Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, according to a news release.

The 2023 World Tour will introduce fans to the Globetrotters basketball skills and new premium fan experi ences with access and interaction, including celebrity court passes, meet and greets with players, and VIP Bench tickets, where fans have the opportu nity to sit by their favorite players during the game. Attendees also can receive autographs from the Globetrot ters after the game.

Parking for the event can be found in the lots surrounding the stadium and at the Convocation Center.

Ticket prices start at $23 and can be purchased online at harlemglobe trotters.com.

For information, visit harlemglobe trotters.com. –ShawLocalNewsNetwork

OBITUARIES

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Send obituary information to obits@MidWeekNews.com or call 815-526-4438.

BERNHARD HENRY PISTORIUS IV

Born: July 10, 1986 in Elgin, IL Died: November 15, 2022 in DeKalb, IL

We are sad to announce the passing of 36 yr old “Bernie” He passed away sur rounded by his loved ones.

Bernie was a home body who enjoyed his family and spending time at the family cabin. He had a strong connection with animals, especially his cats. He enjoyed playing video games with his nephews and had a great sense of humor. His laughter will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his father Bernhard (Julie) Henry Pistorius III, his mother Bonnie Pistorius, sisters Jamie (Brandon) Derickson, Brandie (Nick) Casares, Christin (Jeff) Meyer and many nephews and nieces.

A private memorial service will be held.

DAVID A. JACOBSON

Born: March 15, 1952 Died: November 29, 2022

David A. Jacobson, DeKalb, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born March 13, 1952, in Chicago, the devoted son of Eve and Semel Jacobson. Dave spent his early life in Chicago and Oregon, IL. He was a proud graduate of the University of New Mexico. Until his retirement, Dave worked in his father’s business, Metal Reclaimers, in Oregon. David is survived by his adored daughter, Libby Satthoff Raih, her husband Dustin Raih and their son Warrick. He is also survived by his life partner, Melissa (Missy) Garman. The graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 30, at 1:00pm at Garden of Shalom at Fairview Park Cemetery. Rabbi Chesky Rothman, Chabad of Rockford, officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

NOTICE OF SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY

SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure take s place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

2006-NC1

PLAINTIFF

Vs Richard L. Van Deusen; et al DEFENDANTS

No 2018C H000172

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/28/2019, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on January 12, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 19-36-109-008

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 123 E. College Street Sandwich, IL 60548 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bi d by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Resident ial Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure take s place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other indivi duals presently in possession of the subject premises

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no represen tation as to the cond it ion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all info rmation.

IF YOU ARE THE MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1811500.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS

U.S. Bank Nati onal Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-NC1 PLAINTIFF Vs Richard L. Van Deusen; et al

DEFENDANTS No 2018C H000172

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NO TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 03/28/2019 the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on January 12, 2023 at the hour of 1:00 PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

LOT 5 IN BLOCK 7 IN GAGE'S ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF SANDWICH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 25 ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1856, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PIN 19-36-109-008

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 123 E. College Street Sandwich, IL 60548

due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure take s place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other indivi duals presently in possession of the subject premises

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no represen tation as to the cond it ion of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all info rmation.

PUBLIC NOT ICE

LEGAL NOTICE

TREASURER'S REPORT

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CEMETERY DISTRICT & FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP ROAD DIST RICT

Franklin Township, Franklin Township Cemetery District and the Franklin Township Road District were audited by Siepert & Co., LLP for the year ending March 31, 2022

A copy of the audit report is available for public inspec tion.

Please call 815-501-3522 to make an appointment to vi ew the audit report. Report of the fiscal year ended March 31 2022

Subscribed and sworn to this 1st day of December, 2022

Vince Kilcullen Treasurer

(Published in the MidWeek on December 7, 2022) 2038512

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LEGAL NOTICE SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, DEKALB COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Fund Description Beginning Balance Revenue Expend itures Ending Balance

Town Fund $75,916 $126,694 $123,345 $79,265 IMRF Fund 22,266 9,193 5,755 25,704 General Assistance Fund 19,299 6,682 2,648 23,333 Totals $117,481 $142,569 $131,748 $128,302

Revenue Summary: Property Tax $126,020 , Replacement Tax $13,401, Interest Income $91, TOIRMA rebate $2,064 Other $993, Total Revenues $142,569

Compensati on Summary: Under $15,000 - Barry Aves, Jim Bruch, Vi ncent Kilcullen, Jeff Lane, Jeff White, Mark Wittwer; $45,000 - $65,000 - Blake Bratcher, Total Compensation $67,905

Vendor Expenditure Summary:DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Home $2,536, IMRF $7,783; P Ruchti $15,667, Siepert & Co., LLP $20,838,TOIRMA $7,584, Midland Bank $3,813, Under $2,500 $5,622, Total Expendit ures $63,843

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CONDITION

Combined Funds Beginning Balance Revenue Expend itures Ending Balance

$75,916 $126,694 $123,345 $79,265 Special Revenue 41,565 15,875 8,403 49,037

Totals $117,481 $142,569 $131,748 $128,302 Report of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022

Subscriberd and sworn to the 1st day of December 2022

(Published in The MidWeek December 7, 2022) 2038508

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Vince Kilcullen, Treasurer

(g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mort gagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney

Upon payment in full of the amount bi d, the purchaser shal l receive a Certif icate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bi d by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Resident ial Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxe s, special assessments, or special taxes levi ed against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure take s place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4)

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only

IF YOU ARE THE MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDAN CE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates P.C. 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1811500.

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Published in The MidWeek, November 30, 2022 December 7, 14, 2022

PUBLIC

U.S. Bank Nati onal Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series