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The Deerfield Park District announces the addition of two new staff members. JEFF WECHSLER will take over the responsibilities of recreation supervisor of athletics. He holds a B.A. in leisure studies from Northeastern Illinois University. Prior to joining the Deerfield staff, Wechsler was a staff member at the Glenview Park District.
Joining the staff as director of public information is BRENDA SEGAL. Mrs. Segal is former executive director of the Apple Tree Theatre and Eileen Boevers Performing Arts Workshop of Highland Park, IL. In addition, she has had her own public relations firm and done free-lance writing for a number of years. She is a former president of the District 110 School Board and has served as vice-president of the League of Women Voters. An active Deerfield resident for 18 years, Mrs. Segal has served on the community's Comprehensive Plan Commission and current Sesquicentennial Steering Committee. DAVID R. KOWALEWSKI recently joined the Parks Service Department of the Lockport Township Park District. His work will include further development of the Illinois and Michigan Canal Recreational Historical Trail System and maintenance of general park areas.
Kowalewski received his B.A. from Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA, and has completed advanced studies in outdoor recreation resource management at George Williams College. He was formerly employed by the Elmhurst Park District in the Maintenance Department. President Ronald Reagan, National Park Service Dir. William Mott and Illinois Gov. James Thompson sent congratulatory letters to the CHAMPAIGN PARK DISTRICT on the 131st birthday of its West Side Park. Reagan noted that "An old park like West Side Park is also a constant reminder that generations that went before us thought of us who were to follow, and provided for us. We too must think of those who are to follow, and provide for them." West Side Park was platted in 1854. The birthday celebration featured a community singing of "Happy Birthday" and a reenactment of the speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in the park on April 8, 1912.
More than 1,200 persons from park districts and recreation agencies statewide participated in "Life. Be In It." Day with the Chicago Bears on Sept. 29. The Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) honored Bear star Walter Payton, who served as the official honorary spokesman for the 1985 observance of National Recreation and Parks Month in July. Pictured (from the left) are Kay Forest, IPRA executive director; Michael McCaskey, president of the Chicago Bears Football Club, and Tom Richardson, IPRA president. Illinois Parks and Recreation 32 November/December 1985
MAX L. WOODS, director of parks and recreation for the Lockport Township Park District, has been named treasurer of the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission. Woods was nominated for the post by Illinois Gov. James Thomspon. The appointment was announced by Interior Sec. Donald Hodel. The Commission was created by Congress last year. It is charged with the responsibility of preserving and enhancing the recreational, cultural, archeological, historical and industrial qualities of the 100-mile I and M corridor, stretching from Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago to the LaSalle-Peru area.
Woods has worked for the Lockport Township Park District for the past 13 years, serving as director since 1977. He received his masters degree from the University of Iowa and then worked for the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. He currently serves on the Special Recreation Board of Directors and the City Planning Commission in Lockport. His professional memberships include the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA), and the South Suburban Park and Recreation Professionals Association (SSPRPA). Books The TAXPAYERS' FEDERATION OF ILLINOIS has published a reference guide explaining the State's real estate taxation system. The Practical Guide to Illinois Real Estate Taxation contains a complete explanation of the property tax system, helps taxpayers determine if they are paying a fair share of taxes, and offers relief for unfair treatment. The 63-page book also includes Illinois Revised Statutes citations to indicate which laws have recently changed. Cost of the book is $5.95. It can be obtained from the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois, 525 W. Jefferson, Suite 506, Springfield, IL 62702. Phone (217) 522-6818. Published by Southern Illinois University Press, Park Management sells for $30 cloth and $19.95 paper. DWIGHT R. MCCURDY, professor in the Forestry Department at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, is the author of the recently published book entitled Park Management. The book brings together many disciplines involved in park and recreation management on the federal and State level. These include ecology, forestry, wildlife and fish management, aboriculture, landscape architecture, planning, law enforcement, communications, engineering, personnel management and budgeting. McCurdy covers the purposes of parks and recreational areas, accepted policies and management techniques while recommending wilderness area management methods and discussing park visitors. Continued on page 34 Illinois Parks and Recreation 33 November/December 1985 People, places and things Continued from page 33 LORI STERNDORF, a dance student at the South Stickney Park District, placed fifth in the Miss Illinois American Pre-teen Pageant held Sept. 13-14 at the Marriott Oak Brook Hotel. Nearly 7,000 girls, aged 8-12, competed in the pageant.
Sterndorf, 12, entered the talent portion of the competition and performed a dance routine for the judges. She has been a student in the park district's dance program for eight years. MARK WELLER has recently been named sports and athletic coordinator for the Fox Valley Park District.
Weller has a bachelor of science degree in education and a master's degree in recreation from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He was program director at the Rockford YMCA for two years and recreational director for Cherry Valley. He has also edited major articles in the Journal of Physical Education and Programs. Weller's new responsibilities include the coordination of youth soccer programs, adult sports leagues and other youth-related sports for Fox Valley. The Toro Company has announced the addition of a new distributor in the Chicago area. CHICAGO TURF AND IRRIGATION, INC., located in Itasca, IL, joins PMA Outdoor Equipment, Inc., also of Itasca, in serving the Chicago and northern Illinois area. Chicago Turf and Irrigation and PMA Outdoor Equipment will share facilities but retain separate identities. Chicago Turf and Irrigation will handle commercial and irrigation distribution. PMA will serve all consumer dealers. Chicago Turf and Irrigation will be headed by Ron and Mary Jones of Denver, CO. Ron had been employed in Toro's Irrigation Division in Riverside, CA, as national specifications sales manager. Mary was vice-president of commercial banking for the United Bank of Denver. Poetry
CHRISTMAS
Fun filled days of snow and play - anticipation, excitement surround each day. Families together at home to share - showing each other love and care. Children are at best or so they say- as Santa is expected to arrive on his sleigh. 'Tis the season for love, peace and joy - for all to experience, girl or boy. Christmas Day full of awe and splendor - packages to open, packages to render. New toys to use, new games to play - everyone can be a child Christmas Day. Turkeys in the oven, cranberries on the table - you eat all you can and move if you're able. Quiet time now, the fires going to sleep - like every girl and boy with memories to keep. Christmas Day is over for all this year - but the joy and peace hold forever dear.
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