Dear Editor,
Thank you very much to the remarkable horticultural students and The FFA chapters of Forreston, Polo, Rochelle, and Stillman Valley schools. Also, a huge “Thank You” to the Rochelle Garden Club.
Each of these groups donated blooming plants and hostas to plant in over 30 various container gardens and areas in front of the administration and exhibit buildings alike. These numerous plants produced beautiful blooms that added much needed décor and scenery to our fair grounds. Without these donations, I would not have been able to fill the container gardens and continue to develop the various areas on the fairgrounds.

I’d like to share additional gratitude to the Master Gardeners and David Engelbrecht for their stunning flower gardens. These gardens add so much to the beauty to the fairgrounds and they are enjoyed by thousands of fair attendees each year.
Lastly, I’d like to extend a colossal “Thank You” to the Ogle County Fair Board and the numerous volunteers that support the Ogle County Fair. One cannot imagine the total number of volunteer hours put in by these dedicated individuals. They not only volunteer during the week of the fair but devote much time year-round.
The 165th Ogle County Fair was great and enjoyed by all who attended.
Sharon Alderks