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DeKALB – Mayor Cohen Barnes was sworn into office Monday to begin his term as mayor with hopes of working with council members to continue the “momentum” within the city.
“I really look forward to working with this team, this council in order to continue the momentum that we have going on in DeKalb to make sure that we realize the beauty, the wonder and – what I believe – the greatness that this community has, and I will during my four years, always compassionately be proud of DeKalb,” Barnes said.
Barnes, along with Second Ward Alderperson Barb Larson and City Clerk Sasha Cohen, were all sworn in as new city leaders at Monday’s City Council meeting. Fourth Ward Alderperson Greg Perkins and Sixth Ward Alderperson Mike Verbic were also sworn in for an additional term.
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NIU’s Recreation Department will be hosting an Outdoor Adventures Kayak Pool Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m Sunday at Huntley Middle School.
The event, which will take place in Huntley’s pool, , 1515 S 4th st., is aimed to teach both veteran kayakers and newcomers alike skills and knowledge in a controlled, warm environment, according to the NIU event calendar.
Many different topics will be covered during the two hour clinic, from things such as boat anatomy and care, paddle strokes, rolling, wet exits and reentry.
The deadline for registration is Saturday. There is a $25 registration fee per participant, which includes equipment such as a kayak, paddle and PFD, as well as a lesson by an experienced instructor. Those interested in registering can visit the DeKalb Park District.
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Outdoor Adventures is hosting a kayak pool workshop from 1-3 p.m. March 7 at Huntley Middle School, located at 1515 S. 4th Street. Registration costs $25, and the deadline to register is March 6; spaces are limited.
During the workshop, participants will be taught about numerous kayaking skills such as boat care, rescue techniques, paddle strokes and many more. Equipment and instruction with an experienced instructor is included with the registration fee. Masks are required to wear before entering the pool. To register, visit the DeKalb Park District’s website.
“There’s no training like this anywhere near this level, or as close to DeKalb,” Dan Dunne, graduate assistant for Outdoor Adventures, said. “It’s really cool because you learn a lot in a really short time, and it’s high quality training.”
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DeKALB – The DeKalb City Council rejected a vote to reconsider a resolution for a laundromat liquor and gaming license for South 4th Street Mega Laundromat. The resolution was up for a second vote after it failed Jan. 25 with no discussion.
First Ward Alderperson Carolyn Morris said she wanted the application to be revisited at Monday’s meeting because it was unusual for a resolution to be rejected with no discussion on it.
“I just wanted to give council the opportunity to communicate to the community,” Morris said.
Sarah Whiting, general manager of South 4th Street Mega Laundromat, said the business submitted the application at the request of customers who wanted a gaming center in the laundromat. She said the building wouldn’t become a social bar scene if the licenses were approved.