2009 BEECHER FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

A BIG "THANK YOU" TO THE SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS
FROM THE BEECHER FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMISSION.

Beecher's 2009 Fourth of July celebration was once again a huge success! A final report will be provided in September to the Beecher residents indicating how much net revenue was generated by the festival for future improvements to Firemen's Park and other community improvements. We appreciate everyone's hard work and participation. We couldn't do it without you! We look forward to seeing you next year! Below is a list of the raffle and parade winners.

2009 RAFFLE WINNERS

2009 Ford Mustang - Shirley Vickery, Momence

July 2nd Early Bird $250 Winner - Anthony Foushi, Beecher
July 3rd Early Bird $250 Winner - Dan Schuffert, Beecher
July 4th Early Bird $250 Winner - Susan Riggle, South Chicago Heights

Beecher Women's Club Quilt - Vera Brands, Beecher

Beecher Part-Time Players 50/50 Raffle - Sue Teske, Beecher

Beecher Sportsman's Club Early Bird Drawing - Fred Hoffmeyer, Beecher

The Cure Softball Team 50/50 Raffle - Kaitlyn Neubauer, Beecher

Set of Bandits Tickets - Nikita Dousias, Beecher

2009 PARADE WINNERS

First Place Float: Prairie 4H

Second Place Float: Dralle Chevrolet, Peotone
Second Place Float: Beecher Community Church

Third Place Float: First Community Bank and Trust
Third Place Float: Beecher Chamber of Commerce

Honorable Mention Float: Zion Lutheran Church
Honorable Mention Float: Alicia's House

FOUR BEST JUDGED ANTIQUE VEHICLES

Adolph & Rick Niemeyer
Steve Bergstrom
Si O'Donohue
A's R Us

FOUR BEST JUDGED HORSES

Laurel Fiorenzo
Lisa Slighthan
Hayley Kralek
Carriage & Sleigh Assn.

FREEDOM 5K OVERALL RESULTS

FREEDOM 5K AGE GROUP RESULTS

The Beecher Fourth of July Commission was founded to provide a community-wide celebration that provides family entertainment and funding for improvements to Firemen’s Park and other community projects.

4th OF JULY COMMISSION OFFICERS:

Chuck Hoehn, Chairman
Jerry Meyer, Vice-Chairman
Chris Szymanski, Secretary
Nelson Collins, Treasurer
Greg Szymanski, Village Representative
Joe Gardner, Village Representative
Ron Kuhlman, Village Representative

4TH OF JULY COMMISSION MEMBERS: