Ogle County Newspapers / oglecountynews.com • Friday, Oct 22, 2021
OGLE COUNTY NEWS
10 SPOOKTACULAR HORSE SHOW & EXPO
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Brandi Hongsermeier of Leaf River (left) and Megan Seebach of Rochelle ride their horses Rio and Trigger while trying to balance a raw egg on a spoon in the Egg and Spoon competition at the Spooktacular Horse Expo and Fun Show on Sunday. Brandi and Rio won the event when they kept their egg intact as they performed a variety of maneuvers. Molly Weinzierl, a member of the Ogle County 4-H Horse Drill Team, riders her horse Reno around a barrel. Reno, 16, was slated to be slaughtered before being rescued by Weinzierl. Kenzie Hongsermeier, 7, of Leaf River, learns how to show horses as she takes Mister through his paces on Saturday. Arianna Guerrero, 6, and her sister Alexa, 4, of Byron, lead Maui, a mini horse, at the Basic Showmanship Clinic on Saturday. Helping the sisters with proper technique is volunteer, Laury Edlund of Oregon. Photos by Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media
FORRESTON LIBRARY Snow Removal Bids The library is currently seeking bids for snow removal from our sidewalks, ramp, and front steps/porch for this winter. For more information, contact Julie at 815-938-2624. Open House Make plans to join us Saturday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. for an Open House to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our renovation and to see recent improvements in the library and community room. Meet the library trustees and staff, sign up for door
prizes, enjoy some refreshments, and discover all the library has to offer! Book Club - Tuesday, October 26, 7 p.m. This month’s book club selection is “Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters” by Jennifer Chiaverini. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk and join us for delicious refreshments and a lively discussion. Spooktacular Saturday - Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Be sure to stop by the library during Downtown Trick or Treating for a special
treat! We can’t wait to see your costumes! New Materials New Large Print Fiction includes: “Bury the Hatchet” and “The Shotgun Wedding” by William W. Johnstone, “The Friendship List” by Susan Mallery, and “The Nature of Fragile Things” by Susan Meissner. Library Hours The library is open the following hours: 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
are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are currently required for anyone over the age of 3. Curbside pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it. 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.
