POLO — Members of the Polo Women's Club braved some chilly weather on April 1 to "plant" blue and silver pinwheels at the Paul Grahling Park, Centennial Grade School, Aplington Middle School and the Polo Community High School to raise awareness that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Polo. Mayor Doug Knapp read a proclamation that evening at the Polo City Council meeting acknowledging the work of the women's club in increasing public recognition of this local issue. The simple pinwheel is used nationwide as a reminder of the importance of protecting our children who may be caught in a physical or mental abusive situation. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship there is help. You can contact Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center in Dixon at 815-284-1891, HOPE of Ogle County Domestic Abuse Agency at 815-562-8890 or Prevent Child Abuse Illinois at 312-663-3520.
