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Motorcycle Riders Sought for Holiday Motorcade

May. 20 no comments

Motorcycle riders are wanted for a Motorcycle/Motorcade Military VIP Escort on Monday, Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 at 7:55am starting in downtown Sycamore, Illinois. Riders will meet near Route 64 and California St., by the movie theater no later than 7:45am. (2 wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers and all wheelers welcome). The Motorcade will be escorting Major General Emile P. Bataille (USA Ret) around DeKalb County.

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Major General Emile P. Bataille

Major General Emile P. Bataille United States Army Retired (MG Bataille USA Ret) retired off of Active Duty in August 2004 after 34 years of service in the US Army and Reserve Components. His last assignment was as the Director for Combat Support at the United States Strategic Command in Omaha Nebraska. He managed a staff of over 1000 and was responsible for a budget of over $150M. He  was responsible for a range of assets from multiple communication’s satellite constellations, to developing procedures for Military inter-Service computer network systems defense, to multiple security levels of computer system networks for the Command.

He led his staff to formulate and implement  Joint policies, concepts, and readiness for the Command’s command, control communications, and computer systems, The US STRATCOM mission is to provide the means for the National Command Authority to command the Nation’s strategic forces. General Bataille was also the Command’s senior logistics officer responsible for all logistical operations plans and procedures. On 9/11, he provided communications support to President Bush’s critical visit to US STRATCOM to assess the National situation after the morning attacks. He was the first Army General Officer to serve at the US Strategic Command in over 30 years.

The route of travel and approximate start times for the Memorial Day Motorcade are as follows: (7:55am) from downtown Sycamore to the Joiner Cemetery, (8:30am) to the DeKalb Memorial Day Parade line-up, (9:00am) DeKalb Memorial Day Parade starts, (9:20am) to the Malta Memorial Day Parade, (11:00am) to the Genoa Memorial Day Parade line-up, (11:30am) Genoa Memorial Day Parade starts and (1:00pm) the Genoa Veterans Home Hamburger buffet. For more information contact Frank Beierlotzer at ffb66@juno.com or by phone at 815-758-5788.

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Weekend Event Shorts

May. 17 no comments

There’s lots of stuff going on around DeKalb County this weekend. Make sure you check out our Calendar of Events page so you don’t miss any! Below are a bit of information about a few that we haven’t written about yet:

speedway-coupons-13Malta Garage Sales
Back by popular demand Malta Annual Village Garage Sales will be on May 18, 2013.  Over 50 Sales on Saturday!

“Story Time Live”
Bring your children to see story time come alive with five, fun short stories about caring, sharing, responsibility and telling the truth. A creative group of local Indian Valley Theatre actors have brought together original stories, fun costumes and inventive props to entertain, teach and make everyone smile. Performances at Sandwich Park District. Read more here.

Sycamore Speedway
Saturday Big Track SLM & LM Stock Car Racing – Plus IRS Midgets, 4 Bar Super Late Models, Modified Compacts and Poster Contest for the Kids! Visit the Sycamore Speedway Website now to learn more.

Sandwich Antiques Market
Sunday, 19 May, at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd, Sandwich, IL. The Sandwich Antiques Market is a one-day summer market featuring quality exhibitors held at the park-like Sandwich Fair Grounds, with its beautiful 100-year old trees and plenty of places to sit and rest. Learn more.

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It’s Storage Auction Time Again!

May. 16 no comments

dekalbcoselfstorageThis Saturday, May 18th, 2013, the DeKalb County Self Storage facilities will be the sites of public auctions: There will be five separate auctions at each of the locations in DeKalb, Sycamore, Cortland and Malta. See below for times at each facility and see the website linked above for facility location maps.

As you may know, these auctions are the final step in a long process through which they have tried to collect past due rent from some of their delinquent tenants. They undertake auction of a customer’s stored goods only as a last resort, and then only in scrupulous compliance with the self-service storage statute enacted by the Illinois Legislature.

If you are interested in attending the auctions, you are most welcome. They appreciate you understanding the necessity to purge the facilities of these non-paying tenants. DeKalb County Self Storage requests that you avoid trying to access your storage unit(s) that Saturday, due to the likely congestion. You will not be allowed access during the auction time.

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Halloween Evening Fun

Oct. 29 no comments

The Malta Historical Society’s Annual Halloween Party is on Halloween, this Wednesday, from 5pm to 7pm.  There will be 200 free hotdogs while they last! The Malta Historical Society is located at 127 N. 3rd St. in Malta.

The Kirkland Lions Club Annual Halloween Party at the G-K High School is also this Wednesday evening, October 31st, from 5:30 to 8pm. The public is all invited. Dress up and bring the family! Costume contest is at 6pm, The Genoa / Kingston High School is located at 980 Park Avenue, in Genoa.

Trick or Treat hours for every town we could find in DeKalb County with posted hours on their websites, are from from 4 to 8 pm on the evening of Wednesday, October 31st. Be safe and watch out for traffic!

Going trick-or-treating?

Alphabet letter S Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
Alphabet letter A Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Alphabet letter F Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Alphabet letter E Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
Alphabet letter H Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.
Alphabet letter A Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
Alphabet letter L Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
Alphabet letter L Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Alphabet letter O Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
Alphabet letter W Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
Alphabet letter E Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
Alphabet letter E Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
Alphabet letter N Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

Supplied by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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KC offers Kish-U-Pick camp June 18 -22

Jun. 09 no comments

The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department is once again offering the popular Kish-U-Pick all-day art, science, and technology camp during the week of June 18 – 22. The camp is for students who will be entering grades 4, 5, and 6. The registration deadline is June 11.

Kish-U-Pick is built around the campers’ choice of activities, creating a week-long experience unique to each participant. There are three sessions each day: morning (8:45 – 10:45a.m.), mid-day (11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.), and afternoon (1:45 – 3:45p.m.). There is a lunch break for campers to enjoy their sack lunches from 10:45- 11:30a.m. Campers and their parents have the flexibility to select an activity during each session time for the week and can choose to spend the whole day at Kish-U-Pick or choose to attend one or two session times for the week.

Activities that campers may choose from include: Game On! (classic strategy board games), Clay Creations (ceramics and pottery), What’s Inside? (take apart electronic items), Digital Photography, Outdoor Cooking Adventures (campfire and coal cooking plus more), Take A Bow (theater), Be A Rockstar! (music video production), All Wired Up (creating jewelry), and Green Screen (using green screen technology in video production). All camp sessions involve hands-on experiences with adult instructors.

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Memorial Day 2012

May. 26 no comments

Come to the DeKalb Memorial Day parade in Downtown DeKalb starting at 9am on Memorial Day Monday, May 28th. Join them on the grounds of Ellwood Museum after the Memorial Day Parade from 10:00am-noon. Celebrate, remember and reflect upon our country and the heroes that made us great. The Mansion will be open free of charge following the Memorial Day Parade and the service.

Monday, May 28 Memorial Services, Parades, Meals Around DeKalb County:

  •  6:45 a.m. Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast, Jane Fargo Hotel, Sycamore; $15 at the door
  • 7:55 a.m. Military VIP Motorcycle Escort (Starts, Jane Fargo Hotel)
  • 8:15 a.m. Joiner Cemetery Memorial Service, west of Sycamore on West Old State Road just east of Five Points Road
  •  9:00 a.m. DeKalb Memorial Day Parade & Service, downtown DeKalb
  • 9:00 a.m. 4 Lee/Shabbona/Waterman area Memorial Day Services
  • 9:15 a.m. Service at Pierce Cemetery, Maple Park
  • 9:30 a.m. Service at the Hinckley Community Building, Hinckley
  • 9:30 a.m. Service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maple Park
  • 9:30 a.m. Service at Ellwood House, DeKalb; Free tours of the mansion after the service
  • 10 a.m. Parade and Service at the Malta United Methodist Church, Malta

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting Anyone?

Jul. 11 1 comment

Thinking about trying your hand at Cowboy Mounted Shooting? It’s one of the nation’s fastest growing equine sports and we have a local group right here in Malta, Il. called The Northern Illinois Outlaws. They are a new Cowboy Mounted shooting club in the area, and are affiliated with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting association and follow all CMSA rules and guidelines. Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition.

It doesn’t matter if your an old pro or a greenhorn who just wants to get started. You’ll find the outlaws to be the friendliest group of people you will ever meet. They believe that everyone should have fun and enjoy themselves while participating in this sport. Safety is their number one concern. These outlaws are good people with common sense and are here to help you learn the sport and to have a great time.

The Northern Illinois Outlaws will be hosting the 7th Annual National Day of the Cowboy on July 23rd and 24th at Amber Sun Acres, their home in Malta, Il. Shooting competition (4 Stage Pistol and 2 Stage Rifle) starts at 11am Saturday and at 10am on Sunday. There will be local vendors, a Fast Draw Challenge, Native American Dancers and lots of food available on the grounds.

NIO currently hosts over 20 events each season with upwards of 25 riders at each event. They always welcome new riders and host several new shooters clinics to allow the new comers a chance to get acquainted with this exciting sport. Currently their club has a broad range of riders so there is plenty of fun and competition in each CMSA level. For more information about the Northern Illinois Outlaws please visit their website.

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Malta Garage Sales this Weekend

May. 13 no comments

The annual Malta Village Garage Sales will be this Saturday and Sunday,  May 14th and 15th. There will be over 50 Sales on Saturday some sales on Sunday.

Garage Sales begin at 8am and go however long the residents wish to keep them open. They will not be doing any maps so watch for homes with signs, balloons or a flag.

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Trick or Treat Hours Around DeKalb County

Oct. 29 no comments

Trick or Treat hours around DeKalb County are all on Halloween this year, which is this Sunday, October 31st. Be sure to have your children go in groups of 3 or more and as always, be aware of their surroundings. Remember to have your candy on hand too!

The following communities have Trick or Treat hours from 4pm – 8pm: Kirkland, Sycamore, Cortland, Malta, DeKalb, Kingston, Waterman and Hinckley.

The following communities have Trick or Treat hours from 4pm – 7pm:
Genoa, Somonauk, Sandwich and Shabbona.

There is no real “trick” to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids and adults alike, so its important that we take some precautions to keep it that way!  Following is a list of trick or treating tips for your family.
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