Freedom Walk
June 20, 2009
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The Freedom Walk is a symbolic re-enactment of our Founding Families' journey to freedom. The starting
point will e the Missouri side of the McKinley Bridge and will end at Brooklyn's Park. The total distance is
approximately four miles. Rest stations will provide water, energy drinks and first aid to participants along the
route.
The entry fee for adults is $25.00. One hundred dollars will sponsor four (4) walkers. Those wishing to make a
one hundred dollar tax deductible donation to sponsor four (4) or more walkers will receive acknowledgement
on our website as an event sponsor and receive an HSOBI T-shirt and cap. You may download an entry form
or contact one of our board members listed below. Please make your check or money order payable to HSOBI.
Magnolia Johnson (618) 274- 1883
Lena Bell (618) 406-7794
Ronnie Steele (618) 604-2654
Roberta Obadan (713) 927-9760
HSOBI
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Use Your Pen To Be Counted In 2010
June 20, 2009
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Our community needs every Federal Dollar that is available. We can not afford a complacent approach this
time around. Remember the enthusiasm we had when Obama was running for President of the United States
of America? Well, reach back and grab it! That is the determination and zeal we need for the 2010 census
count. The United States government allocates approximately ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for every
resident. Brooklyn needs to get paid!
Please attend the Freedom Walk and Community Festival which will be held at Antioch Baptist Church at the
completion of the Freedom Walk. Representatives from the Chicago Census Bureau office will be on hand to
answer questions, and distribute information.
Don't be scared. Multi-family households have a history of existence in Brooklyn, Illinois. Every breathing
human being in your household must be counted. Breathing Humans = Money.
The Historical Society has accepted the responsibilities of hosting Brooklyn's Home Coming Celebrations this
year. The dance for youths will be held at the Civic Center on July 3 from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Family
and Fun Day Picnic will be held July 4 at Brooklyn's Park from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Community Church
service will be held at the civic Center from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All area churches are asked to participate.
Vendors are welcome. Booth fees are $40.00 per booth. Please see Ronnie Steele to reserve your booth.
The sale of alcohol is prohibited at all events. Proceeds from all events will be used towards the purchase of
headstones for Mother Priscilla Baltimore and her adopted son Milton Carper.
2009 Home Coming Celebrations
July 3- 5, 2009
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