Joyce and Larry Surman and Vicky and Jim Beers are July 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 Suntimes News website of Donze Communications at www.suntimesnew.com.
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.
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 July 2024 “Take Pride Home Award” winners include Joyce and Larry Surman of 1406 Allendale Street in Chester and Vicky and Jim Beers of 711 Palestine Road in Chester. Congratulations to both July “Take Pride” winners.
Joyce and Larry Surman of 1406 Allendale Street in Chester pose for photo on their porch after receiving their July 2024 “Take Pride Home Award” from the Chester Beautification Commission. JoAnn Simmons Photo
Joyce and Larry Surman of Chester relax on a bench at their residence located at 1406 Allendale Street . The Surman’s earned a “Take Pride Home Award” for the month of July from the Chester Beautification Commission. JoAnn Simmons Photo
Vicky and Jim Beers of 711 Palestine Road in Chester were honored as one of two July 2024 “Take Pride Home Awards” by the Chester Beautification Commission. Vicky and Jim pose for a picture behind the Take Pride” award sign that was posted in their front yard for the entire month of July in recognition of their contribution to the beauty of the community of Chester JoAnn Simmons Photo
July 2024 “Take Pride Home Award” winners , Vicky and Jim Beers, pose for a photo in front of the “bird area” that Vicky created on the west side of their home located at 711 Palestine Road in Chester. This area features plants and bushes that are attractive to birds of many breeds. The Beers’ also feed many varieties of birds in this area to attract a wide spectrum of beauty throughout the entire year. The “Take Pride Home Award” was presented by the Chester Beautification Commission. Photo by JoAnn Simmons.