we want to welcome everybody to Frankfurt on behalf of the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce this is our 56th parade and Fall Festival this year's theme is Hometown Heroes so thank you all for coming out today my name is Bob Kennedy and President of the Frankfurt chamber it's my pleasure to introduce my co- announcer Mr John herder thank you Bob I'm John herder I was the president in 2000 and I think Bob was right there with me then and here we are again today I uh I accused I was accused Bob of drawing me out of retirement but that's that's a I misspeak when I say that because if I say that if this would be a job and this isn't a job this is an honor and a privilege you bet John hey it gives me great pleasure to introduce a young lady who's a sophomore at Lincoln Way East who's going to sing our national anthem so if you're able to please stand remove your hats and let's welcome Brooklyn Dylan who's going to again sing our national [Applause] anthem oh say can you say by the dawn's early light what so proudly we held at the twilight's last leing whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perous fight oh the r parts we watch were so gallantly streaming and the rockets regular the bombs burst singing gave proof through the night that our flag was still there oh say does that star fangled B no it away for the land of the Bree and the home of the bra wo thank you Brooklyn thank you very much Brooklyn and now please be prepared to view one of the greatest fire departments ever uh this fire department really uh holds a a place in my heart that is near and dear 40 years ago exactly I was the chief of this fire department the last all volunteer Chief and I rode in this fairy parade in their antique truck and that was a privilege then and it's a privilege now to introduce them they have they have five stations a huge Frankfurt Protection District huge programs for the community and they've always had one of the best training programs ever in fact we used to we used to talk about their training programs we trained firefighters that went on to other cities and other Villages and became those Fire Chiefs there so we probably trained most of the best Chiefs in Northern Illinois and here they are right before us and I think they're followed by another organization that is connected to the Frankfurt Fire Protection District and that would be the project fire [Music] buddies their goal in life is to help children with critical illnesses and all of their programs are in line with the Frankfurt Fire Protection District their motto is and this is referring to those children with illnesses they won't be alone just another just another one of the wonderful things that the Frankfurt Village fire department does for this area and this city [Music] [Music] and I believe this is a good example of what I was talking about the Frankfurt Fire Protection District is going to be here's the project fire buddies oh what a great organization I told you about their goals and what a great job they do they protect these young children with illnesses and and as I mentioned before their motto is they won't be left alone [Applause] [Music] there's been a switch [Music] [Applause] here one more of their great pieces this is an emergency unit this is from Lockport and here is an example of what I was talking about Lockport a great department and at their Helm is the son of our retired Chief at their Helm one of the men at their Helm is Jimmy Grady another great Will County Fire Department we respect very much you bet John great job we've got the banner welcoming everyone to the Frankfurt Fall Fest and the Frankfurt parade which again is sponsored by the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce now the Chamber of Commerce is a collection of businesses and individuals who believe in giving back in their community and doing the best for both businesses and individuals throughout Lincoln Way thanks for carrying the [Music] banner next gen we've got the Frankfurt Memorial VFW Post 1493 Al Gutierrez is their rep after the fire district and it looks like here we've got our Hometown Heroes our grand Marshals are coming up before the VFW they're being pulled by this awesome Frankfurt fire district vehicle we've got police chief Leanne chalus and fire chief Shan Fierce now John what uh what kind of fire vehicle is that on the back there that one Bob is the exact unit that carried me through the parade that's their Model T uh fire first fire engine a Model T came from New York the barber in Frankfurt Illinois jumped on a train went to New York and drove it here wow and it still runs perfectly well we really want to thank Shan Fierce and lean chalas from taking off their time fall Fest I know all hands are on Deck John based upon the volume of people and activities going on so again fire chief Sean and police chief Leanne thank you so much for being our Hometown Heroes we uh are so grateful for the protection you give to all of us and we purposely put you first in the parade so you can go back to work that's right I forgot about that then we've got the frr memorial VFW Post for 1493 they've been around 26 years John and their Foundation is to serve military veterans service members and their families by securing resources for programs that facilitate Enhanced Life [Music] outcomes 5 yeah the VFW does an awesome job they're on Fifer Road and uh just a quick shout out best fish fries in County yeah and Floyd leverne was one of the veterans who just passed away in 2022 he was 92 years old so we want to give Floyd a shout out looks like John we've got the ROC next huh so we've got the junior Reserve officers of the training corpse or the shortened is the Lincoln Way Air Force Junior Roc that's a high school program that teaches students about leadership and citizenship and prepares them for future roles As Leaders they are outstanding examples of what all three Lincoln Way schools produce yes they are and they are followed by they are followed directly by scouting America and I'm going to read Verbatim what they would like to be said about them scouting America formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America has been a Cornerstone of Youth Development since 1910 now inclusive of both boys and girls this esteemed organizations Fosters growth character and Leadership through a dynamic mix of Outdoor Adventures community service and skill building activities scouting America programs offer a structured environment where young people from kindergarten to Cub Scouts teenagers to 20 can learn valuable life skills contribute to their communities and have fun along the way emphasizing personal fitness ciip and character development scouting America prepares youth to become responsible and engaged adults the scouts and units participating in today's parade have been a cherish part of our community for over 40 years they are proudly carrying the flags that represent each of our great Nations States pick out one that might be your favorite aside from Illinois to find a scouting unit near you to learn more about joining visit be a scout.org now that was a mouthful well done John [Laughter] following them is the Frankfurt Girl Scouts they've been around for 112 years John as Girl Scout Services Unit 78 there a community of volunteers and girls serving to support over 30 Girl Scout Troops in Frankfurt from joining a troop to spending a week at summer camp the Girl Scouts have the chance to meet others from their neighborhood community in nearby schools welcome [Applause] [Music] following the Girl Scouts we've got the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce float and since 1958 the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce has been the number one resource John to help facilitate business growth in Frankfurt they Foster meaningful Partnerships that allow people communities businesses to thrive we're over 600 members and the Chamber is proud of all its accomplishments at fallfest where we maximize our return on investment time and resources and we want to thank the Frankfurt chamber staff for all their hard work Jesse Kelsey Pauline meski and Sophie and there was Jessica jacobowski at at properties who's on our board thank you for coming out today next down we've got the village of Frankfurt mayor Keith oal trustees burelli Roni Len Rossy Savari and Petro we want to thank them for all their support at the Frankford Chamber of Commerce we want to thank all the Village staff for all their help with fallfest thank you thank you trusty BR thank you trusty Petro thank you and we love the village clerk too don't forget here you go thanks buddy thank you very much thank you so much oh oh I still got one thanks buddy don't throw that candy just walk it over to us yeah exactly it's too precious there's Mar and first lady Kim Ole thank you again for everything May Ole is one of the few people who's mayor bring it over drop it off that's right but Johnny he's not only mayor he was president of the chamber and a Fall Fest chair so Keith thank you for all the support for all these years and here we go our first marching band the seven and eighth graders from Summit Hill this is how this band starts its season it's how we start our parade yay for them yay for us wonderful [Music] job the only one that switch that they switch you and I 301 and 31a so you do what I do the other day switch them in order just so you know you're sence now [Music] right okay now we've got the Frankfurt Lions Club John Nancy Schmid's is our contact they've been around for 70 years and my good friend Dr John Riley's right there and all the other good ones like Al hello Al founded in 41 John 1941 the Lions Club is a community organization dedicated to volunteers who serve the Frankfurt area there's a over 1.4 million Lions out there in 48,000 clubs in 200 countries they support communities through vision and hearing tests food insecurity Pediatric answer studies environmental support youth programs and they do provide annual scholarships for Lincoln Way students which I think is excellent and Bob they are going to be followed by Lincoln Way special Recreation Association and that was a featured uh entry in last year's parade and we're glad they're back this year they continue on with their programs ranging from the basics all the way to special Olympics there to help a special group from 2-year-old to adults thank you link and way special Recreation [Music] Association following them John is the Mad Dog strong strong Foundation excuse me the Mad Dog strong Foundation honors donor Heroes like the 2019 Le ways graduate Maddie grbm she saved and changed the lives of 16 stal strangers based upon her gifts of organs corny and tissue donation it's a wonderful thing to consider to be a donor you affect a lot of people's lives and again it's a conversation to have with your loved ones be a donor hero is what their sign says John and that's what they stand for oh here here's one I love the name the Jolly giraffe a local children's bookstore they encourage reading good for them and sparking the imagination that comes from Reading anyone can come and sit down and read a book at their facility outstanding Town Center bank is with us today they've been around for 18 years and they are a locally owned and managed managed full service Community Bank in leakway uh they've been very active in the chamber and we do appreciate Town Center bank's support thank you for being out here Dan ran Kim Morgan great people at that bank thank you so much these are from danz oh thanks Dan coming up to us John is a wonderful organization Navaro Farms they're over off 104th Avenue in Frankfurt they've been around four years but they've had literally 40 Years of impact they are a farm that specializes for those with special needs it's a really unique wonderful place to go out warm your heart they do unbelievably great things with uh special needs folks it's a really great thing to have in Frankfurt thank you Diane Schultz and everybody in N Farms young in Frankfurt but what an impact they have made absolutely I love that truck John I think it's a 56 am I right yep 55 oh they've got the corn this year too it was pretty tasty last year remember they've dropped a whole bag off in front of us we didn't know what to do with it Ken that's one of the real perks of this job everybody hey guys thanks for being in the parade wonderful [Music] [Applause] I think this is beam light sauna John does that sound right in my book 107 it sure is we've got beam light sauna bill kusak is the contact they're going to be opening soon in Frankfurt now what they do at beam light sauna they provide holistic health benefits using light therapy you can choose from infrared saunas red light therapy chromotherapy it's really a new neat thing for your immune system it reduces stress DET taxes your body rejuvenates your skin and much more we're so happy they're here with us today followed by bunk kak and if you remember and this is one of yours but remember last year they brought us a lot of oh yeah the Feldman they're wonderful that's Beth Feldman they come look at that Bob and Beth Feldman are wonderful people they give back John over a quarter of a million dollars back in donations to the community Nothing But Cake if you have something nothing special as a gift or a special occasion nothing says a wonderful thank you to somebody More Than Nothing But Cake and you called for it John here you go you called for it thank you I appreciate it all right we've got Young's Champion taekwondo next John a lot of kids in this one walking and passing out things from Master young cuz he recognizes the impact a good teacher can have on a student just kicked the board in half yeah yeah after their Champion taekwan do Services they're dedicated to helping each student attain their personal best and they offer two weeks of free trial for the community until the end of September there you go so check out Master young he's located on Juliet Highway in New Lennox we've got Ken Anderson State Farm there's Ken since 1987 Ken and his team have been helping and protecting their State Farm customers with all of their insurance needs and like a good neighbor and his team are there and I love this next one Ace Ace is the place truly Ace is the place locally owned by the steinhauser family they live up to all their ads great inventories great name brands right here in Frankfurt [Music] Illinois yeah that's a good store I uh needed something the other day John and I just knew I could get in get out can get some help right away and parkas took good care of me one of the few businesses you walk in and they greet you and before you get down to the third aisle they're asking you what can they help you with kind of a refreshing throwback don't you think John absolutely and not only that but if you buy something really big from them they deliver it to you uh they're amazing they're amazing people they do everything they can to help you out my Weber grill was delivered to my uh driveway and I rolled it right into my backyard from them I forgot about [Music] that well again we thank everybody for coming out today we've got another entry coming just a little slowly down the street is it Michael and we've got chamber we' got floats everywhere okay I want to thank Teresa cork who's giving me all my updates on the different changes to the uh lineup here hopefully John and I can uh not screw it up too bad right I had I had my script memorized I know and now I've got to make some alterations but that's okay that's that's right multitasking a good a good student can wing it sometimes right John fake it to you make it absolutely but I believe our next entry and I think I see him is Senator Michael Hastings yes and Michael everybody should know state Senator Michael Hastings has proudly served the south suburbs for the past 12 years he has spearheaded projects to include the modernization of Fort Frankfurt and I know you know where Fort Frankfurt is it's near and dear to you John yes it is the expansion of Downtown parking lots here in Frankfurt which we are really appreciative of and the repaving of improvements on the opank trail and most recently another project near Andia is the water tower president ation and I believe state Senator Michael Hastings has allowed a $250,000 Grant to be offered to the Village of Frankfurt and they'll provide some money as well as the uh Frankfurt preservation Foundation also will contribute to check I think of about $65,000 at the Village so thank you Michael Hastings for helping out Frankfurt thank you very much Michael here we go another one I love the name same day teas and their name tells it all you want it you got it same day great product and there's the owner Pete Bon and his lovely wife Sandy and their T Bird how nice does that look it looks awesome you got a band coming up [Music] approaching another marching band one of my favorite parts of parades and this is mochina Junior High School band directors Victoria Clifford and Kristen shuie dedication from the top all the way down to the bottom including band parents for all the time these people put in to this performance on this street on this day great job my country T of Thee [Music] [Music] more of those dedicated people to that band here's their support group they all put in a lot of time and they're being followed by one of the one of one of the all-time great Auto houses in Frankfurt Illinois it is the Frankfurt Auto House a long time established car dealer that's a Landry there behind the wheel I did that Cheyenne Jennifer the horn it's owned by a longtime Frankford family the landries great Vehicles great prices they deliver [Music] absolutely white o okay John we've got the White Oak Institute for growth and wellness next thank you the White Oak Institute provides comprehensive relationship driven strength based counseling for individuals and couples and families they're located in the historic district of downtown uh in the old Orland and in or old Orland Park I'll get that out so they have two locations they've got licensed counselors professional psychologists doctors top rated mental health counseling and other therapies including art therapy EMDR and equestrian therapy something you would know about John equestrians and they run weekend couples Retreats art classes and a book club I'd say pretty darn comp apprehensive kind of cool cover a lot of bases there yes sir and here's another one you want to watch uh this is basically a specialized school they are called Frankfurt circus Center and they claim we Empower students to try something new inclusive teaching specialized for each pupil keep up the good work circus Center let us see you in action come on you know my god wow look at those kids that's good balance John amazing careful oh boy they were empowered by that school yeah great job they couldn't do that they could not do that before they went to that school now look at them now look at him [Applause] and they and they love it I could probably sit on it John as best as I could do I can sit on it [Laughter] stationary but not only do they do these things but they they do them with a smile on their face they love [Applause] [Music] it 204 204 still that still the circus oh that's still here's more from that same organization I've seen the number on the windshield yeah I saw it too yeah awesome awesome great thanks for the bubbles great job not a parade without bubbles oh and they're followed by one of my absolute favorites South Suburban Humane Society since 1970 that's 50 plus years finding homes for homeless pets lowcost pay and neuter programs lowcost fet lowcost Clinic far reaching every year about 20,000 pets outstanding touched by them John we've got enrio is our next entry their float was constructed by Chuck jab of CD and me it's referred to as a Chuck ragon there's a beautiful picture of Harry and Shirley dear COI along with Harry leading the charge enrio is celebrating 50 years in business what a milestone they're celebrating their Heroes they've got longtime en rco's guest Bert and Susan Reed joining them Bert was in the Korean war in the Army medic Susan and Bert have been married for 61 years they're honoring longtime prep Chef Delila cous and uh theila learned to make ministr soup from Harry senior and also sue their service manager 50 years of spaghetti thank you en Ros oh here's a great here's a great organization Arctic snow and ice control one of the largest in North America 47 years in business in business in Frank since 2001 and and here's something I'd like to say and if they want to use it as a slogan they can they can steal it from they can plagiarize me if Arctic is present snow is not oh they better get on that John next one I think we've got John is Judge John Anderson for appell at court judge John is Will County Judge running for the appella court and there are 54 judges out there on that system with roughly half are from Cook County none are from Will County and Will County has never elected one ever so judge Anderson believes Will County deserves representation vote for Judge John Anderson right there in the blue [Music] shirt then we've got fit for Mom Frankfort fit for Mom Frankfurt is located on Thorton Street in Lockport been in business 2 years fit for Mom provides Fitness classes both stroller friendly and kid-free workouts and a village of moms to support every stage of motherhood they have organized play groups social events book clubs Etc come out and visit with them then we've got Polaris martial arts over on larway Road in Frankfurt they're a martial arts school teaching taekwondo martial arts you'll find her direction through them both children and adults are welcome 211 can sold we're at 212 that's me then we've got Nellis Landscaping off of r Road and Joliet they're providing full service lawn maintenance for multif family residential and Commercial needs they do landscaping services also for residential and both commercial thanks for being in the [Music] parade then we've got an amazing entry John we've got Silver Cross Hospital they're an independent non-for-profit healthcare provider serving Will County in the southwest suburbs since 1895 silvercross has been recognized as a top 100 Hospital they've won a national winner been that uh winner 11 times and honored with an a hospital safety grade by the Lea frog group 19 times and they're rated five stars by the centers for medical oh and Medicaid they've got 4500 employees John's Physicians Volunteers in silvercross has 340 bed a acute hospital with 12 Satellite facilities they are big they are big and they are growing and now another wonderful marching band the outstanding band the seventh and eighth graders from Martino Jor High every year they compete and every year they compete they have qualified for State this that is an amazing record and this is an amazing [Music] band swi amazing love church right off a fer Road know it very well good people oh bubbling [Music] me well sorry folks we got that out of order but what are you going to do and here's your equestrians Jack all right and this is the only equestrian group two horses and a mule am I correct I am correct uh it's a vet close by 712 Center Road they they they do cats dogs horses and it is our only eoin entry and they look awesome okay now we got 301 John that's 301 yeah balance body Vet Clinic yep a support group for the vet yeah that's still them balance body Vet Clinic they're with the horses yeah they're with the horses behind them and I see somebody with the bucket behind them [Music] this is Amsco medal go Lauren Brown is the contact they've been in business over 35 years they're locally owned and their family business operating and specializing in medical laboratory and surgical equipment and supplies Amsco is proud to serve the local community from First Responders to Med spas and apparently Ferraris too is that a Lamborghini I can't see John that's Ferrari right Ferrari yeah they strive to make their clients happy so that they're their first call for all their supplies and meds happy that AMS goes in here Ms go medical building the foundation for better Healthcare here we go Hope Church they teach hope and healing as their name implies helping people find Freedom from their struggles I love their Mantra great job Hope [Music] Church y should be it sure is I think this is still the church right there next coming up I believe is 304 Jen are is the Frankfurt baseball Brad Baker's the contact off on Pacific 48 years Frankfurt baseball has been around supporting the community it's a community- based organization that offers both in-house and travel programs they offer leagues from Shetland ages 4 and five all the way up to Collegiate the travel program offers offers full and part-time teams from 8U to Collegiate as I mentioned great sportsmanship attitude that's what they promote they strive to create a fun and competitive atmosphere where kids love coming to baseball fields all right who's got a good arm can give me a fast ball here Mr Roni you know oh that kid has a good arm I asked for it there you go John got it got it I was a catcher nah boy they really take their baseball seriously in Frankfurt huh yeah yeah and when they were launching those things out us there weren't that many Smiles on their no they me business they business but they yeah yeah brushback pitch is a big big deal in Fr but we've got body Fountain Crystal Wilson is amazing lady who owns this business on ever Road in mochina they won number one for massage the last three years in a row they've got a 5,000 foot facility in mochina just off of lrange Road and they do deep tissues and hot Stones they do really nice work they strive to help your body flow as smooth as a fountain so you can live without restrictions next we've got bite-sized Pediatric Dentistry right off of Colorado Avenue really neat business they've been open since March of 2016 and they have three locations Frankfurt Oakland and Orland Park they've specialized in dental care for infants children and teens including special needs and with all the candy given out today parents make sure your kids brush their teeth following bite size we've got a really neat parade entry the dance company they have been around for 28 years in the Frankfurt dance studio ballet tap Jazz they do lyrical contemporary Point tumbling musical theater preschool through high school they do performance competitions and team efforts they have 200 students John look at look at this how [Applause] amazing and this is part of this is a small part of the 200 oh 200 students this is a small group but look at the ages look at these girls go [Music] yeah they're focused and they're doing what they were taught [Music] great job girls let's give them a round of applause look at [Applause] this John we've got a bank coming at us I know first secure Bank and Trust out of mochina right at 196 in the Grange Road they've been around for 27 years they're in palis Hills palis Park Oak Forest Tinley Orland and mochina and the staff at for secure strives to maintain 100% customer satisfaction with warm and Friendly Smiles competitive rates on all products they consider themselves the Southlands Premier Community Bank thank you so much for being in the parade Baba help you out the next one is Home Depot the world's largest home improvement company with over 2500 Plus stores in the United States Canada and Mexico Virgin Islands port Rico and Guam and serving most importantly Frankfurt for almost 20 years then we've got another entity near and dear to you John the Frankfurt Park District they've been around 57 years offering recreational activities for residents these activities and educational programs include athletic leagues dance programs Fitness classes special events obviously a lot of parks and Facilities check them out at www.fr Frankford parks.org and come out and join the fun with the Frankfurt Park [Music] District John no 32 thank you thank you Stacy prepper so now it's Frankfurt car club John 313 hello look at that that's definitely a corv I know that Frankfurt car club here's what they say they're a special Organization for the enjoyment preservation and culture of the automobile wow what a rich culture in the United States see the USA in your Chevrolet that's a great horn there we go to oh I was going to say we got to get a m par in there with the Road Runner sound right here it comes right now I love it that John I believe is a Road Runner right a Plymouth Road Runner I would say it's about a 70 I'm not sure 69 68 69 yeah you can know by the windows right John those little Square Windows they sto making those yeah beautiful now John does it have a 426 Hemi a 440 383 or a 318 what do you think I don't know but anytime I ever raced one on the streets they beat me yeah I know that they're fast yeah they are fast El Camino El Camino SS yeah let see many of those elorn AMC right the AMC Eagle oh there's a collector item oh yeah a woody beautiful it's original unrestored and here we go the the NAC sharks North aquatic club sharks perfect name for a competitive swim team yeah children five to 18 in the Lincoln Way [Music] community probably some future uh Olympians in this group I believe it I believe ity [Music] rep yep then we've got the Frankfurt Township Republican organization off of Cherry Street in moina they've been around 40 years they're a group of local conservatives who simply want what's best for the community they value Traditional Values and fiscally responsible policies that have made our towns a great place to live for decades [Music] hi Nella good to see you guys Bob you got to help me out yesterday someone told me Alabama roll tide rooll that their mascot is the elephant I think so oh so but this one is for the Republican yeah that's the Republicans not the uh Alabama's not with us today all right another one of my favorites Liberty Junior High High School marching band from New Lennox seventh and eighth graders they worked so hard to put this band on this street they promised us America the Beautiful and they are delivering America the Beautiful [Music] Here Comes 401 gForce Automotive full service if it break if it breaks they fix it they work on gas diesel suspension tires electrical you name it these guys will fix it they're the GeForce and I'm going to and I'm going to try to pronounce his name Steven grtz Steven gresco witz Gres good polish guy right there John wonderful thank you gief oh I didn't know they had a uh beautiful Chevy up there is that a Chevy an oldmobile I couldn't see it oh it's an Olds 88 you're right yeah old 88 all yours John all right and here comes the entry most dear to my heart and this is herder Brothers The Company formed in 1920 by my father I ran it for 40 years and my son who cannot be here today because he's in hospital ran it for the next 40 and he told me one of the things he missed most about today was not seeing this entry in this parade and this entry was owned by my very best friend Jim mcnamer and now his family brings it to the parade and I think they might have one of the longest standing records for being in this parade between between her her brothers and Philip Chevrolet they're both close to 50 maybe over hi Kim love you John now we've got Frankfurt girls softball you want to take that one you got for girl softball ages 4 to 15 totally volunteer run and then what they produce is good softball players friends for life and they're always working towards scholarships [Music] yeah I know your uh granddaughters played softball my daughter played softball in Frankfurt great organization next we've got Riverside healthc care they've been around for 60 years John they're a comprehensive Outpatient Center offering Primary Care Medical Specialists comprehensive testing diagnostic services and cancer treatment allinone convenience setting they're located right there on lrange Road in Frankfurt this entry is from lrange road too sure no this is the Lash and brow House John they're located lrange Road Unit 3 they've been in business six years they do Spa Beauty Services facials lash lash extensions spray tans brow treatments and waxing Services thank you guys so much for being in the parade today and what we just witnessed is a uh our version of a triple header three entries in a row all from lrange Road Here Comes one Russo Power Equipment outdoor power equipment they sell Toros x marks Echo still all the best always uh they they encourage you to come and visit two 1660 lrange Road Frankfurt Illinois yeah they do good work John uh every year I have to get my lawnmower tuned up and I take it right to them cuz they're close I haven't had to tune up my snowblower the last 3 years thank goodness though no get it fixed then we won't have snow Yeah well I have a left arm and a right arm so I guess I have two snowblowers yeah right yeah the the perfect insurance policy go get your snowblower fixed you bet and ready and then we won't get any [Music] those are some pretty nice units there John look at that the Russo the green one t is there it is they sell turos they s time cutter yeah the new black one oh look at that one yeah John this next stand up Mo oh I know I love it I'd be running down the street cutting everybody's lawn the next the next entry we've got you on is scoops of Happiness laana de Frankfurt with S narz as the owner they've been business a year they do ice creams delicious drinks all made from ice creams they've got snacks popsicles they've got elote chips and nachos a really neat place to go visit right at 19985 South lrange Road you had me with ice cream well scoops of happiness you got to love that yeah now we've got from Luther Lane Good Shepherd Lutheran Church they're promoting that Jesus will return one day as promised and his judge and everyone who's touched and received by faith the salvation of Jesus that's earned on his cross and his tomb they will live with God forever so Good Shepherd Lutheran Church great people they let us do the Overflow parking for The Artisans there and they're my neighbors cuz that's the street I live on so big fan of good [Music] sheeper then John we've got the heart Wellness Center and they're just located right across the street from us at 32 West Nebraska they've been in business 15 years it's Dr Derek Hartman they're a Wellness Center specializing in Chiropractic Care massage therapy acupuncture injury Rehabilitation hyperbaric oxygen therapy with results and everything Associated that matters thank you and here's number here's here's entry 411 Philip Chevrolet here's your chance see the USA in the Chevrolet they've been here for 56 years top sales dealer largest inventory their man happy beton Hower Howen was in this parade for 50 years in one of their units sure was John Phillips is a staple in the community and with the chamber and with fall fast Homewood Disposal Service they're huge and they're growing and I see them everywhere there's even one on my farm in Grundy County Illinois 80 plus communities they service and they are the best yes they are John they are efficient they pick up a lot of things that I question whe they're going to take them and they take them as long as it's wrapped up it's a nice now in our book John this one's mine this is 402 King Heating and Cooling they've been in business 56 years King Heating and Cooling and plumbing is a their vision is to be the epitome of excellence in the HVAC and plumbing sectors known for trust Integrity Innovation and Community engagement King prioritizes the well-being of its employees and delivers exceptional customer services and have sustainable practices for a brighter future king heating's got a bunch of vehicles here I think King's also located on Center Road onario on Center Road yeah their address is Ontario technically but you see their vehicles drive down right there you can't miss them you can see them you know why cuz they're the king they are and I love their costumes I love that they're buying into the hometown hero concept thank you guys so much for being part of our parade y I got the next one yeah Mitchell Y no no no it's all good it was one of the changes yep coming up the street here is Mitchell construction woo sorry about that folks the noise Mitchell construction has been in business for 46 years they are a national award-winning deck builder John specializing in low maintenance composite decks they can help you spend much more time enjoying your outdoor space instead of maintaining it and I mean who wants to have to paint and seal coat and do all that stuff every year on their decks when you can go to Mitchell construction and get your new deck again since 1978 Mike Mitchell with that orange hat on the far side he's also on the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce board of directors thanks Mike for for being here with your family and friends and supporting the community when they build you a deck just get the tables the chairs the food deck of cards couple drinks and go out there and enjoy it you bet John next we've got the Lincoln Wake Community School District 210 transportation department that's why you see an empty bus they've been doing transportation for 74 years and they're the transportation department that transport students not only from high school all around Frankfurt New Lennox and Manhattan and they're obviously looking for bus drivers contact them then we've got entry 4115 which is Justice Lance Peterson John Justice Peterson has served as a judge for over 22 years and is running to retain a seat on the appell at Court Justice Peterson is dedicated to serving the community and started his County's first mental health court and was awarded for his work fighting domestic violence Justice Peterson is recommended by the State Bar Association another one of my favorites I'm a mo for my young son my son my son went to Hickory Creek Middle School played in their band and this is the the typical dedication shown by the teachers the pupils and the and the parents another great entry [Music] John Williams Star Wars yeah now we've got a 21-year business supporter Denise Wagner Insurance Agency State Farm agent she's been since 20 2002 so that's over 20 going on 22 years Denise has been the State Farm Insurance agent thanks for being our parade Denise 503 John is Frankfurt Township been around since 1849 they provide services such as uh unincorporated communities they PR provide all kinds of services to Frankfurt mochina some of Tinley Park and Orland Park uh Lucy eaten is the contact and again they've been around since formation in 1849 [Music] I think this is one of their trucks coming up here for the township been around since 1849 no wonder they do it all right all the time yeah I think the village of Frankfurt is 1855 Incorporated in 1879 but founded in 1855 so the Township's actually a little bit older than the village it sounds like is that Mr Carlson up there hey Bill and he's got an Mark the snow Pusher on the front he sure does y another one of our we want the businesses locally to do business with each other don't we John cuz we all benefit absolutely I think that's a GMC from ariey Bower Arie Bower outstanding dealer in neighboring Matson Illinois and Bob told me today they've got a play is now in Wilmington great products great service they too encourage you to stop in you'll be glad you did hello Darren Bower say say hello to Denny for me and your lovely mom John they've got Buick GMC's Cadillacs they've got everything there they got it all upgrade your ride at hre Bower Wilmington and Madison here is another company you see everywhere fifth generation oinga concrete filling the needs of their customers in their building process almost in every parade you will see an ozinga truck a real positive [Music] presence there's a business in moina right on 194th Street been around for several years that the Doyles manage it's the schoola rock it's a performance-based music school where student students learn not only Proficiency in their instrument but how to play as a group this accelerates learning by creating excitement motivation and sense of community the school of rock is the Premier performance-based music program in the country and around the world they say and here they are School of Rock [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] that's a live performance John that girl's playing the Bas for sure now we've got Mr D's magic show we've got Dirk Spence who's with us been around for 40 years he's a professional magic and illusion show they perform at private events festivals corporate events they perform indoors or outdoors with this unique Magic truck and he's got a unique stage available for all outdoor events that is a heck of a horn thank you they're located close to John Tinley Park and he doesn't tow it to locations he drives it to locations that's right what a awesome piece a traveling magic show Mr D's magic show thank you Dirk now we've got John Granite Mountain Granite Granite Mountain coming out of uh Illinois highway in New [Music] Lennox oh they've got the crisis rooms ahead of Granite Mountain that's okay that's Michelle Horan Ritter and the crisis rooms is coming soon they're on lrange road and we've got somebody doing a great Neil [Music] Diamond that would be from yeah that's Granite Mountain that's Mark Ritter Mr and Mrs Ritter I assume Mrs was there there they are there's Michelle I couldn't see you good to see [Music] you nice job you guys Gran Granite Mountains located in New lenx and Woodridge they specialize in Granite and quartz countertops black spass tile Cabinetry and flooring so whether new or remodeling give them a [Music] call John we're on Fast Signs here we go going fast fast [Music] signs their title tells the story Fast Signs world's largest they have 800 locations six countries but they offer a personal touch for us right from our very own tinle Park you know John those girls in the green shirts see them they're the 12 and under Frankfurt softball team and they won their championship in the 12 and under the other week so we're very proud of them congratulations to those congrulations is a lot of effort that's an amazing feat too you bet now we've got another bank in the community which is a real good one they're the only one with two locations in Frankfurt op plank Trail Community Bank been around 33 years op plank Trail Community Bank is part of the wintrust family of banks they're a full service Community Bank with over 175 locations they specialize in helping the community meet their financial leads they are a wonderful group of folks on Route 30 and another Bank located on lrange Road thank you Old Plank Trail for being with us today [Music] and here is 511 Curry Motors if it's a for you want it's a for you shall have Curry Frankford Illinois massive new inventory the latest the greatest and Curry is a Frankfurt staple uhoh frisbee [Applause] we had balls you know fast balls thrown at us John and we got frisbees coming at us hazardous duty pay yeah exactly well I asked for it so I apologize I I'll pay your medical bill John or you do know a good attorney now we got Express MedSpa wonderful people Tina Balman 11 South White Street they've been in business four years but they are just outstanding people Express Med Spa is a full service Medical Spa and down FR for it they give back generously to the communities they serve they're more than just a business they're an integral part of all the communities they serve we've got the next entry John which I think is the Frankfurt Public Library District they've been in business for 58 years John September is a national library card sign up month visit the Frankford Public Library District to check out books DVDs ebooks hotspots and more they have study rooms for individuals and group studies and all kinds of programs for the community John and how many in this uh in this entry do you think know that that building over your left shoulder was the Frankfurt Library I know that cuz you told me that many years ago when I first met you I know I'm a good student Chad you're a great teacher you're the best no you're a great teacher and I yeah and and you can really catch I haven't seen a such a good catch since uh 56 World Series hey our next entry is to judge art smigelski hello Art smigelski thank you I'm half polish so I had to really focus that's good judge or art smigelski has been associate judge since 2015 as a candidate for Will County Circuit Judge art is recommended by the Illinois State and Will County Bar associations judge smigelski had the highest percentage of positive responses from lawyers who participated in the poll so vote smart vote for art and John I am so happy you have this entry oh I love this entry this is how we conclude our parade every year we we we finish with this Hall Mark organization our very own sought after Nationwide Lincoln Way marching band and the first time I did this I said when they come by they create a wall of sound and now I've had requests to repeat that phrase over and over again you will hear when they when they press those horns to their lips you will hear a wall of sound [Applause] [Music] [Music] now again John the El marching band I think it's going to be in the Rose Parade this coming year I don't doubt it and when they do they stret they stretch for nearly a block yes here we [Music] [Applause] go new uniforms too love them [Music] [Music] [Music] their signature parade entry Battle Hymn of the Republic way do you hear [Music] this simply amazing John we've got a couple other entries yet to come okay we do that's a big vehicle making that turn probably could use two of those for that hand oh yeah they have a bunch of those so what we've got here is Bill Hardy with his military Jeep that's an amazing vehicle thank you Bill for all your support all these years with the chamber we've got our chamber volunteers who help prepare and put on this parade let's give them a big hand before everybody leaves yeah thank you Bill I want to thank Cheryl Howard for doing the decorations for our booth John she did an amazing job as she does every year I want to thank the Fall Fest committee for all their efforts the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce board the staff I mentioned earlier Pauline Jesse Kelsey and Sophie I want to thank our chair Chris herder and God bless him we wish him a speedy recovery our co-chair Jeremy Kalise and our past Fall Fest chairs Tom Powers and Leslie Walton who've been very helpful this year we want to thank John all our yellow shirted volunteers without you there's no Fest we want to thank importantly all the residents and businesses that come together and support our efforts to make Frankfurt the most wonderful Community can be we want to thank all the artisans for their talents and times and products and being here and I want to wish Ken Pataki a happy birthday behind the camera and lastly John I want to thank you for doing this with me again you're one of the best friends I'll ever have and God bless the entire herder family there was probably over 10 of them involved with the Fest and we cannot thank you folks enough for your family commitment we love you thanks John well you're very welcome Bob and thank you once again for inviting me and I said at the beginning I'll say it again it's an honor and a privilege to do this parade with you thank you everybody