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Forreston Journal / oglecountynews.com • Friday, May 13, 2022
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The FORRESTON JOURNAL (USPS No. 205-520) is published weekly by B.F. Shaw Printing Co., Shaw Media. Periodical postage paid at Forreston, Illinois. POSTMASTER Send address changes to FORRESTON JOURNAL, P.O. Box 237, Forreston, IL 61030. Phone 815-732-6166, ext. 2516. All rights reserved. Copyright 2022.
Quilt program May 18
Forreston Senior group would like to invite anyone who would like to hear Ronda Streich’s presentation on quilts on Wednesday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Attendees may bring in quilts they have questions about. Anyone wishing to join the group for lunch should call Wilma Akins at 815-938-2535. The church is located at Second and Birch streets in Forreston.
FHS graduation is May 15
The Forrestville Valley School District and Board of Education will be presenting diplomas to the 2022 graduating class of Forreston High on Sunday, May 15, in the FHS gymnasium beginning at 2 p.m. Students, families and community members are invited to attend.
Forreston FFA holds end of the year banquet Forreston FFA members held their annual end of the year banquet on April 11. FFA members, alumni members, parents, supporters and guests gathered for dinner and celebrated all the accomplishments of the Forreston FFA throughout the year. All FFA members received their completion degrees. Freshmen received the Greenhand degree, sophomores received the Chapter Degree, and juniors received the Junior Chapter Degree. Seniors also were recognized. The top individual in each degree area was recognized and the Forreston FFA Alumni awards scholarships were presented. High points from their year include successful participation in multiple CDEs. FFA members sold 400 flats of strawberries, which is higher than the past two years. The trap team has grown in numbers each year. Six FFA members completed their record books, two members won section, districts and competed on the state level. “A Forreston FFA member has not been to state awards day with their record books in over five years! We had an awesome tractor
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Forreston FFA Seniors in the back row, left to right, are Natalie Johnson, Alex Williams, Dylan Lewis, Cole Becker and Dylan Greenfield. In the front row are Carter Daws, Laci Meyer, Layla Cuthrell and Josie Pals.
day a few weeks ago and we are looking forward to a great greenhouse season! The Forreston FFA would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the year and for helping make this year very successful,” FFA adviser Kelley Parks said.
FORRESTON LIBRARY Book Sale: Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. - Noon Stop in during Forreston’s Garage Sale days and enjoy the air conditioned Community Room while shopping our used book sale. We have books, dvds, and puzzles for all ages and interests. We appreciate your support! Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime has moved to Tuesdays! Join us for a fun-filled time of stories, activities, and crafts each week! Please call the library for more information or to preregister. An Evening with Michelle Zauner: Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. Join us online as musician and author Michelle Zauner discusses her music career and her beloved bestseller, Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New
York Times notable book of the year. Best known as a singer and guitarist who creates indie pop under the name Japanese Breakfast, Grammy Award-nominated Zauner has won acclaim from major music outlets around the world. She will be joined by Jessica Hopper, Chicago-based music critic, producer, and author. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Advance registration is required! Please call the library or visit our website, forrestonlibrary.org, for more informa-
tion or to register. Plastic Recycling: We are collecting film-type plastic for recycling. This includes plastic bags, zipper type baggies (with the zip portion removed), cereal/snack bags, bubble wrap, and other soft plastic . Please make sure bags are free from debris and remove all paper/sticker labels. We cannot accept hard plastic, such as water bottles, milk cartons, etc., for this program. Library Hours The library is open: Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. We may be reached by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging. Of course, we always love to see you in person, too!
LEGO Club: First Monday of the month, 5 p.m. Create with us on the first Monday of each month. We will have the LEGOs waiting for you! Story Hour: Thursdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Jana for Story Hour and learn about animals and letters on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Registration requested but not required. Craft Kits for Adults: Butterflies signal spring has arrived, and what better way to celebrate the season than to pick up our May adult and family craft kit--a clothespin butterfly! They are available at the Checkout Desk. Create-a-Card: Saturday, May 21, 9:30 a.m. Spring is in the air! High school graduation season is just around the corner. Create a one-of-a-kind card for that special graduate!
Plastic Recycling: We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation. New Releases Adult Books: A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca Connolly, Little Souls by Sandra Dallas, The Baxters: A Prequel by Karen Kingsbury, The North Woods Adventures of Bob Baker by John Plescia Juvenile Books: Claudia & Mean Janine by Ann Martin (Graphic Novel) Picture Books: The Hen In the Den by Brian P. Cleary, A Trip to the Post Office With Sesame Street by Christy Peterson
BERTOLET LIBRARY Book of the Month for April: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes Set in Depression era America, The Giver of Stars is the story of five extraordinary women who run a traveling library in rural Kentucky. Based on the true story of the Packhorse Librarians, this band of women face multiple hardships as they bring books to those who never had any. Pick up a copy of the book at the Bertolet Memorial Library, and discover how these women from different backgrounds forge a friendship that overcomes adversities, both from natural disasters and from those opposed to their courageous efforts to share the gift of learning with those in need.
