Annual Christmas Tree Festival raises $1,200 for CAN

Posted 12/10/18

The City of Rochelle’s 13th Annual Christmas Tree Festival was an overwhelming success.

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Annual Christmas Tree Festival raises $1,200 for CAN

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ROCHELLE — The City of Rochelle’s 13th Annual Christmas Tree Festival was an overwhelming success.

Thirteen decorated tabletop trees, wreaths, centerpieces and holiday gift baskets were displayed in city hall with the bidding culminating at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7 during the downtown Christmas walk festivities. Visitors were delighted with the variety of trees and baskets available for viewing.  

The trees, donated by local business, community and service groups, were purchased through a silent auction to benefit the Community Action Network. Auction proceeds were $1,260.  

The following businesses, organizations and individuals donated to the event:

Tracey Remodeling

HOPE of Ogle County

Rochelle Community Hospital Auxiliary

Rochelle City Hall Staff

Stillman Bank

Changes Counseling

Fehr-Graham

Harvest Baptist Church

Presbyterian Thrift Shop

Rochelle Garden Club

Rochelle Area Community Foundation

Kim and Mitch Montgomery

First State Bank

Rochelle Police Department staff.