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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 2021
School Supply Drive enters its 18th year With school supplies starting to line the shelves it is time once again for the SSET 4 School Annual School Supply Drive. This is the 18th year for helping Forrestville Valley students on free/reduced lunch start school with a new backpack and new supplies. This effort is not possible without phenomenal community support.
“We are once again asking for your help so students can start school with new supplies,” said volunteer Jane Koeller. Collection boxes are located in German Valley at German American Bank; Leaf River at Bertolet Library; and Forreston at Forreston Public Library and Koeller Forreston Hardware. All supplies are needed – but the great-
est need is for notebooks, folders, colored pencils, and markers. The supplies will be distributed on Tuesday, Aug 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 405 4th Avenue in Forreston. “You can find us on Facebook at SSET 4 School.” Koeller said. “As always, this program only succeeds because of the phenomenal community support!”
for the community.” Ogle County’s third National Night Out is scheduled for Aug. 3, from 5-8 p.m., in BJ Way Park. The park is behind the Byron Fire Department. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Byron Police Department and the Byron Fire Department, VanVickle said. The sheriff’s office has partnered with Oregon law enforcement in the past, but try to move the event
around the county, he said. Planned activities include: a display of emergency vehicles; K-9 demonstrations; water activities; bounce house and inflatable slide; and food and drink, including a Kona Ice Truck. “National Night Out is really a community picnic — that’s kind of the philosophy behind it,” VanVickle said. “It allows interaction at a very intimate level with the community and shows the human side of law enforcement.”
red pens. Donations will be accepted until Monday, August 9th. Let’s help all our students start the school year with the supplies they need! Display Cases Several vintage photos from past Sauerkraut Days celebrations have been added to our display case. Stop in and see if you can identify any of the former Sauerkraut queen contestants and past community members! Library Hours The library is open the following hours: Monday 10 a.m.-1 pm, 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 are closed on Friday and Sunday. Curbside pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it.
5. Thank you for helping prepare the students for a successful year of school! Farmers Grow a Rainbow On Thursday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m., join Miss Melinda from Ag In The Classroom as we learn about the rainbow of fruits and vegetables grown by farmers. Please register by calling 815-7382742. Smartphone for Android Do you feel like your smartphone is smarter than you? Are you tired of asking your kids for help? Join us for a Smartphone for Android program on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 4-6 p.m. Instructor Jeremy Monigold, Highland Community College Lifelong Learning, will lead the class in an overview of the basic features of an android phone, managing contacts, modifying settings, how to keep your phone secure, and more. Bring your questions! Call 815-738-2742 by Aug. 12 to
register. Create-a-Card Create-a-Card is back! Join Jessie on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Make a special card for that special someone or occasion. Weddings, birthdays, holidays... the only limit is your imagination! Plastic Recycling We are pleased to be accepting clean, soft plastics for recycling. We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris, mulch, animal feed in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/sticker labels. These items are not acceptable in the recycling program. Thank you for your cooperation. New Releases Adult Books: Santa’s Sweetheart by Janet Dailey; A Death Valley Christmas by William W Johnstone; False Witness by Karin Slaughter
SPECIAL EVENT National Night Out is Aug. 3 Ogle County citizens will have the opportunity to meet and interact with law enforcement officers on a whole different level next week during National Night Out. “National Night Out is probably one of my favorite events of the year,” Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. “It gives them [deputies] the opportunity to interact and play games with the kids. It brings a different side to law enforcement
FORRESTON LIBRARY Teen/Adult Reading Challenge July 1-Aug. 7 There’s only a week left in our reading challenge, but it’s not too late to join! Stop in for more information and a chance to win prizes for doing what you love: reading! School Supply Drive We are currently accepting donations for the SSET 4 School program. Items most needed are: single subject spiral notebooks, loose leaf notebook paper, pocket folders, washable markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue and glue sticks, pencils, scissors, and black, blue, or
Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our website at forrestonlibrary.org. If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-938-2624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@ gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging.
BERTOLET LIBRARY Pint-Sized Olympics Calling all kids! Join us for Olympic-themed games and crafts on Thursday, Aug. 5. Make your own Olympic rings craft, compete in the Straw Javelin Throw, and time yourself in the Washer Race. Register for your time slot today at 815-7382742! School Supply Drive As you are preparing school supplies for your student, please consider grabbing some extra supplies for families in the Forrestville Valley School District. Once again, they are collecting school supplies to distribute to families in need. They would love to have crayons, pencils, notebooks, and folders. Any standard supply is needed, even backpacks. So grab an extra pair of scissors or another set of colored pencils to share. Bertolet Memorial Library is accepting these donations through Aug.
