Jeff & Lynette Mitchell and Paula King & Mike Thompson are August 2024 honorees
By Jim Beers
CHESTER – The “Take Pride Home Awards” in Chester are presented to residential and commercial properties in the City of Chester that have enhanced the beauty of the city.
Recognition of this honor is acknowledged by the placement of a sign in the winner’s yard. Photographs of the award winning properties are also placed in local newspapers, on the City of Chester Facebook Page & website at www.chesterill.com, and on the SuntimesNews Online website of Donze Communications at www.suntimesnews.com.
One of the two Take Pride Awards for the Month of August 2024 included Jeff and Lynette Mitchell of 236 Ridge Drive in Chester. The honor was bestowed by the Chester Beautification Commission. JoAnn Simmons Photo
The Beautification Commission presents the “Take Pride Home Awards” once a month during May, June, July, August, September, October, and November of each year. During the winter months of December, January, and February, and the spring months of March and April, there are no awards.
In November of each year, the Chester Beautification Commission conducts a random drawing for $100.00. Eligible candidates/recipients of the monetary prize include all of the winners of the “Take Pride Awards” for the respective calendar year.
One of two August 2024 Take Pride Awards for the Month of August 2024 included Paula King & Mike Thompson of 1607 Oak Street in Chester. Pictured with Paula and Mike is daughter Summer Thompson. The honor was bestowed by the Chester Beautification Commission. JoAnn Simmons Photo
Any Chester residence or commercial business is qualified to win a “Take Pride Home Award”. Nominations can be made by anyone in the community and the two monthly winners are selected by the Chester Beautification Commission members.
To make a nomination, please contact any Beautification Commission member or call City Hall at (618) 826-2326.
The August 2024 “Take Pride Home Award” winners include Jeff and Lynette Mitchell of 236 Ridge Drive of Chester and Paula King & Mike Thompson of 1607 Oak Street in Chester. Congratulations to both August 2024 “Take Pride” winners.