IAPD Executive Director Dr. Ted Flickinger elected 1990 Chairman-Elect of N.R.P.A.'s Western Revenue Sources Management School Dr. Ted Flickinger, Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Park Districts, was recently elected the 1990 Chairman-Elect of the National Recreation and Park Association's Western Revenue Sources Management School. Dr. Flickinger was elected to the position during the 12th Annual Western Revenue Sources School held February 1923, 1989 in Estes Park, Colorado. The NRPA's Western Revenue Sources Management School is a two-year education program for park and recreation professionals. Its purpose is to develop a better understanding of the philosophy and management principles behind public revenue producing facilities. The two-year course consists of two annual one-week sessions of study and lectures. Also offered, running concurrently with the two-year program, is a Graduates Institute designed to provide those who have graduated from the school, or another NRPA-sponsored Revenue School, with annual updates to keep them in tune with the latest methods being used in the field. Students receive special citations from the National Recreation and Park Association. Over the past eleven years, the school has seen over 1,000 professionals attend a variety of thought provoking sessions on new and innovative techniques of generating revenue. February's Western Revenue Sources Management School session was attended by students from 27 different states and from destinations as far away as Australia.

Honors recipients at N.R.P.A.'s 1989 Western Revenue Sources Management School included (left to right): Randy Phillips, Superintendent of Recreation at Peoria Park District, who won an award for outstanding new program; Dr. Ted Flickinger, IAPD Executive Director, elected 1990 Chairman-Elect; Janice Lindvska Langford, Superintendent ot Recreation at Glen Ellyn Park District, who received two awards — one, for being the 1,000th student in the school's eight-year history and, two, for her presentation on Monday's Brag Night. Ted Novak, 1989 Chairman, presents Janice her awards. Pictured above are first year, second year and graduate members of the 1989 N.R.P.A. Western Revenue Sources Management School. Illinois had 17 students attending this year's school session.

Webbs Norman Executive Director Rockford Park District

Webbs Norman, executive director of the Rockford Park District, recently received national honors for his contributions to conservation. Norman was selected the 1988-89 recipient of the National Conservation Medal, awarded by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). Conservation projects spearheaded by Norman include the Searles Park prairie, Page Park conservation forest, Rock River conservation, Rockford Park District's tree nursery and Beattie Park Indian mounds preservation. "Perhaps the greatest opportunity offered in the park and recreation profession is the preservation of our natural lands and its habitat," Norman stated from his personal philosophy. "Of equal importance and satisfaction to me is the opportunity to teach young children their interdependence with the environment. Our success in these areas may well determine our quality of life in the next century." Norman, 55, has been executive director of Rockford Park District for the past 17 years. Award ceremonies held April 14, 1989 recognized the 80th Anniversary of both the D.A.R. Conservation Committee and Rockford Park District!

Founded in 1909, the Park District serves the communities of Rockford, Loves Park and Cherry Valley. It is the state's second largest park district with approximately 3,000 acres of parks and playgrounds at more than 120 sites.

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Sara Hensley Director of Recreation Champaign Park District

Sara Hensley Appointed Director of Recreation For The Champaign Park District The Champaign Park District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sara Hensley as Director of Recreation. Ms. Hensley joins the Champaign Park District from the Park and Recreation Department of Austin, Texas, where she served as a program supervisor and director. Previously she served as a program manager with the St. Paul Medical Health Institute in Dallas, Texas, and as a program coordinator at the Boeing Aircraft Employees Activity Center in Wichita, Kansas. In Austin, she was also serving as an Adjunct Professor in recreation programming at Southwest Texas State University. She earned her bachelors and masters degrees in parks and recreation from the University of Arkansas. She is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association, the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association, and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Over 67% of American households own at least one piece of outdoor power equipment, be it grass trimmer, power blower, chain saw, lawn mower or other type of unit. But too many people have a cavalier attitude when operating outdoor power equipment, as evidenced by the over 200,000 power equipment-related injuries that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates occur annually.

When operating hand-held outdoor power equipment, safety should be of paramount importance in all seasons, from spring and summer grass trimming to autumn leaf clearing to winter wood cutting.

Seven Basic Safety Procedures

Surveys indicate that only 4% of outdoor power equipment users consistently practice all of these basic safety procedures recommended by manufacturers:

• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
• Operate equipment carefully.
• Handle gasoline cautiously.
• Clear the work area of people, pets, debris and obstacles before operating the equipment.
• Keep all shields and safety devices in place.
• Always wear gloves, goggles, work shoes, and snug-fitting clothing.
• Read the owner's manual thoroughly.

The Reciprocator reduces the risk of injury while trimming.

Trimmer Safety Maintaining a clean, manicured edge along sidewalks, around trees and near flower beds and clearing tall weeds and grasses has become much easier with the development of power string trimmers. However, the nylon line spins at a great speed, so these safety precautions should be taken: • Before trimming, clear away all debris that could become a flying projectile if it comes into contact with the line. • Never operate the unit near power lines or electric cords. • Avoid contact with the line while it is spinning. • Never use the trimmer when bystanders are present.

One manufacturer—RedMax —has addressed many of these safety issues by designing, patenting and manufacturing a new type of trimmer: The Reciprocator. The RedMax Reciprocator features two reciprocating blades that do not spin around but back and forth in a scissor-like motion. This revolutionary design dramatically reduces the danger of debris becoming flying projectiles and helps prevent the kickback that is normally caused when a spinning blade or line strikes a fixed object. In addition, The Reciprocator's blades stop immediately when the engine is switched off. The Reciprocator is the only trimming unit of its kind available in the market.

Power Blower Safety

More and more homeowners are turning away from rakes to power blowers to clear away grass, leaves and other debris. While power blowers may look innocent, they can be dangerous if operated incorrectly.

• Never point the nozzle in the direction of bystanders. In fact, it is best to clear away all bystanders before using the blower.
• Most cleanup jobs can be done at half throttle, which minimizes the risk of creating fast-moving debris that could cause an injury or damage property.
• Never change blower attachments while the blower is running.

Chain Saw Safety

There is a rugged mystique attached to chain saws, but users should adhere to these chain saws safety tips:

• Check the work area so that the chain will not touch anything except the wood to be cut.
• Check the chain's tension and sharpness only when the unit is not running and make adjustments when necessary.
• Check for any damage to the guide bar.
• Check that the handle is clean and dry.
• Place the saw on the ground to start it. Never start the saw on your leg or knee.
• Do not carry the chain saw while the blade is in motion.
• Shut the engine off before setting the chain saw down.
• When transporting the chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar cover.

Besides taking all the aforementioned safety precautions when operating hand-held outdoor equipment, consumers should also search for equipment produced by companies, such as RedMax, that contain all the latest safety design features.

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This book, which promises to be the most important contribution to literature since "The Economics of Outdoor Recreation" by Clawson and Knetsch, provides an essential understanding of applied economics in the recreation and park field. Both students and managers of outdoor recreation are taught why an economic approach to management makes sense based upon their own experience as consumers of outdoor recreation. This book not only summarizes an amazing amount of literature of the field, it also disspells a lot of nonsense. Walsh shows how managers can examine their own recreation site's unique situation in terms of supply and demand and plan accordingly.

"This new book on recreation economic decisions brings together informative discussions on recurring problems, and many of the better insights that have resulted from recent studies. . . . It is a good book, and any reader with an interest in the subject will learn a great deal about recreation economis from it." Jack L. Knetsch, co-author of The Economics of Outdoor Recreation

Contents Introduction, Household Production Process, Nature of Consumption, Direct Cost or Price, Demand Cruge, Demand Function, Determinants of Demand, Measures of Benefit, Elasticity of Demand, Risk, Uncertainty and Information, Forecasting Future Consumption, Regional Economic Impact, Resource Supply and Costs, Pricing Practices and Market Structure, Comparing Benefits and Costs, Problems, Index, About the Author. Copies are available by contacting Venture Publishing, Inc., 1640 Oxford Circle, State College, PA 16803. Telephone: 814/234-4561. Purchase price is $25.95 per book plus postage.

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Editor's Note ...

The following names were mistakenly omitted from the Certified Professionals Listings in last month's IPR. Please note the following professionals' names and title clarifications. Editor regrets the error.

Certified Leisure Professionals
Bernard Clousing
Susie Field
Lawrence Reiner

Certified Leisure Professional
with Therapeutic Specialty
Kevin Kendrigan

Diane Miller, PGA Golf Professional and Manager at Renwood Country Club in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, has been named 1988 Golf Facility Manager of the Year by IPRA's Facility Management Section.

Miller, the first woman to be inducted into the Professional Golfers Association in Illinois and the state's first woman PGA professional, has been manager at the facility since 1983. She has worked full-time in the golf industry for 11 years.

Miller was Midwest Region Low Qualifier Medalist for the 1982 U.S. Open. She was the first woman to earn a letter in golf all four years at the University of Illinois. She received a B.S. with Honors in Park and Recreation Administration and minored in turfgrass management and forestry. She earned an MBA with Honors from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

Renwood County Club, which includes an 18 hole golf course, driving range, restaurant/banquet facility and tennis courts, is owned by the Round Lake Area Park District.

"Diane serves as an example of how education, creativity and initiative can lead to true achievement," said Robert W. Rolek, Executive Director of the Round Lake Area Park District.

The Downers Grove Park District is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Paul Carani to a newly created position of Recreation Supervisor.

The primary program areas within his responsibility will include: Youth Sports; Summer Day Camp; Teen Programming; and Special Events.

Paul was formerly employed by the Addison Park District, and completed a 12-week fieldwork experience with the Elk Grove Park District.

He received a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University, with a Recreation and Park Administration major. In addition, Paul has an Associate Degree in Parks and Grounds Management and Horticulture from Harper Community College.

James Martin Associates, Inc. Landscape Architects and Consultants is pleased to announce that Dan D. Dalziel has recently joined the staff of landscape professionals as Director of Design.

Dan will use his combined architectural and landscape architectural background to oversee Martin Associates' design involvement in their large scale planning and site design projects. Prior to joining the staff Dan was the Senior Project Coordinator for the Denver office of the multi-disciplinary firm of BRW, Inc. There he was involved in both the planning of single family, multi-family and mixed density complexes, as well as the design and construction coordination of large scale office and commercial projects and major urban streetscape developments.

Dan has a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Illinois and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado at Denver.