Scholarships awarded, community efforts recognized during Taste of Fiesta

By Sauk Valley Media

September 15, 2021 at 11:00 am CDT

Juan Briseno and Angela Arrezola stand with 2019's royalty, Natalie Ramos, 2019 and Eban Hernandez on Saturday at Taste of Fiesta in Rock Falls. (Submitted)

ROCK FALLS – Two community leaders were recognized for their service and two students were awarded scholarships during the Taste of Fiesta held Saturday along the riverfront.

The board that organizes the event uses it primarily as a fundraiser to provide college scholarships.

Dr. Jeffrey LeMay and Laura Leal, both of CGH Medical Center, were named the Don and Dona for their willingness to serve and enhance the quality of life for those in the Sterling-Rock Falls area.

The scholarship winners were Fiesta Queen Angela Arrezola and Fiesta King Juan Briseno. Each received $500.

Jeffrey LeMay and Laura Leal were named 2021 Don and Dona during this weekend’s Taste of Fiesta. (Submitted photograph)

Fiesta King Juan Briseno and Fiesta Queen, Angela Arrezola received college scholarships on Saturday during Taste of Fiesta at Rock Falls' RB&W Park. (Submitted)