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Polo g rower and livestock producer reelected v ice president for Illinois Farm Bureau
CHICAGO – Brian Duncan of Polo was reelected vice president of the Illinois Farm Bureau during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago on Dec. 4-7.
Duncan was elected to a two-year term as IFB vice president. Duncan has served as IFB vice president for the past four years and previously s e r v e d a s t h e O g l e C o u n t y F a rm Bureau president.
He also previously served on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Swine Advisory Committee, National Pork Producers Council Price Discovery Task Force and Ogle County Pork Producers board of directors.
“From the bottom of my heart, it is my privilege to serve as vice president of Illinois Farm Bureau,” Duncan said in a news release. “I do not take lightly your trust in me to help shepherd this organization forward and to uphold our policy. I never forget that it is my job to serve you, the member, and I l o o k f o r wa rd t o g o i n g a b o v e a n d beyond as much as possible in the next two years. Illinois farmers have a great story to tell, and together we are backed by a strong organization that is dedicated to doing just that.”
Duncan is a graduate of Sauk Valley Community College and is an active member of Forreston Grove Presbyterian Church.
He and his wife, Kelly, raise corn, soybeans, wheat, pigs and cattle on their farm near Polo. They have four children.
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a nonprofit, membership organization directed by farmers who j o i n t h r o u g h t h e i r c o u n t y F a r m Bureau. IFB has a total membership of more than 372,326 and a voting membership of 77,462. IFB represents three out of four Illinois farmers.
The IFB also reelected Randolph County’s Richard Guebert Jr. for another two-year term as president. This will be his fifth and final term.
Guebert has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education, with a minor in animal science, from Southern Illinois University. Guebert, his wife, Nancy, and their son, Kyle, operate a corn, soybean and wheat farm in Randolph County.
Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan reviews policy resolutions during the delegate session.
Photo by Catrina Rawson
ROCK RIVER CENTER
Rock River Center is a resource center located at 810 S. 10th Street, Oregon. Activities and trips are open to all ages. Call 815-732-3252 with any questions or visit www.rockrivercenter.org.
Registration is requested for anyone planning to attend a scheduled program or class at Rock River Center.
Christmas Program
Monday, Dec. 20, A “Timeless” Christmas Sing-A-Long, featuring Denny Jacobs and Mike Bratt, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center Registration requested to accommodate seating. Call 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending. Refreshments will be served. Packaged, unopened cookie donations accepted.
Unique Holiday Christmas Gifts
They are going fast! For last minute Christmas gifts, stop by Rock River Center for grab and go gifts such as hot chocolate ceramic coffee mugs and travel mugs, holiday hand towels, tablecloths, and napkins.
Purchase these at the center.
Christmas/New Year Holiday Hours
Rock River Center will be closed from noon on Dec. 24,through Dec. 31. No activities, programs or transportation will take place during this time. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3.
On Sunday, Jan. 2, our Transportation Coordinator will call riders who have Jan. 3 appointments, to let them know their pick up time.
Happy Holidays from Rock River Center.
NICOR Gas Sharing Program
NICOR GAS sharing program is available to assist those NICOR customers whose income is above 150% of poverty level and less than 250% of the poverty level.
For a 1-person household the 30-day income minimum gross must be at least $2,148, but no more than the limit of $2,683,
This program is available through Aug. 31, 2022 You can apply for the NICOR GAS Sharing program through the Rock River Center. Call 800-541-5479 or 815-732-3252 for more information or to make an appointment. 2021 Heating Assistance - LIHEAP
Colder weather is just around the corner and we all will be experiencing higher utility bills as we need to turn on the heat in our homes. There are two programs that help those with low-income pay for their heating utility bills.
The LIHEAP program continues to accept applications for assistance with paying heating bills. The Oregon Tri-County Office is located inside the Rock River Center, 810 S 10th Street. Appointments are available. Call 815-732-2907 for an appointment in Oregon or 815-562-6938 for an appointment in Rochelle.
Please have copies made of all of your documentation before your appointment.
In order to qualify, your household must meet the following income guidelines, no more than 200% of the poverty level. For a 1-person household the 30-day income limit is $2,147; 2-person household is $2,903; 3-person household is $3,660, etc.
