HOOPESTON —
Hoopeston honored its citizens during a special event at Ira Owen Kreager American Legion Post 384 Monday evening.
The Hoopeston Jaycee Chapter and the Chamber of Commerce recognized those citizens in chapter, local businesses and exemplery service areas in Hoopeston. Honored were:
Jaycee awards
Jaycee Rookie of the Year — Kenny Byerly
Jaycee Associate of the Year — Greg Bertram
Jaycee of the Year — Callie Huffman
Past President’s Award — Brad Hardcastle
2013 Jaycee President — Brett Rush
Chamber of Commerce awards
Community Service Award — Anderson Funeral Home
Retailer of the Year — Hoopeston IGA
Family Business of the Year — Brian and Robin Lawson
New Business of the Year — Robinson Chiropractic
Chamber President’s Award — Flowers & Gifts by Molly Culbert
Food Service Award — Fast Lanes Bowling Alley
Service awards
EMA Volunteer of the Year — Roy Kohl
EMT of the Year — Hoopeston EMT Service
Firefighter of the Year — Hoopeston Fire Department
Police Officer of the Year — Calvin "Thomas" Showers
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Hoopeston groups hand out awards
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