Article: Rain puts damper on Rose Fest start.(News)

Byline: Nadia Malik Daily Herald Staff Writer

Just looking up at the ride towering over the Roselle Rose Fest, Jeff Manley was sure the carnival had plenty to offer.

"The Inverter is my favorite ride because it goes upside down," the 9-year-old said. "I haven't been on it, but I know it's going to be my favorite because it's tall."

He was among the many people who attended the annual event Thursday, after opening night storms chased away all but the most dedicated.

"I think there were about four or five people," said Bob Jilke, chairman of the Roselle Lions Club, which organizes the Rose Fest every year. "It was raining too hard. We ...

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