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