People, Places & Things

Rod Aiken named Director of Glencoe Park District

Rod Aiken has been named the Director of Parks and Recreation at Glencoe Park District. Aiken was Superintendent of Recreation for the Palatine Park District since 1982. Previously, he was employed as a recreation supervisor at the Elmhurst Park District and as an instructor in the Department of Recreation and Park Administration at Western Illinois University. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in 1974 and a master's degree in 1979. He is active in the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and is currently a member of the Board of Directors.

Lombard Park District welcomes new director

Dean Bostrom has been named Director of Parks and Recreation at Lombard Park District. Bostrom replaces John "Bill" Moran who retired last year after 38 years with the park district.

An Illinois native, Bostrom served as Superintendent of Parks and Recreation in Richmond, Ind.

Bostrom, who started in January, received his master's degree in Park and Recreation Administration from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1981.

As director, he plans to increase citizen involvement in the park district's decision-making process, provide diverse programming for citizens of all ages, develop a five-year master plan and secure a permanent replacement recreation facility for Westlake Recreation Center which will revert back to a school this fall.

The Lombard Park District has also named Brian Mueller to the position of Horticulturist. Mueller received his bachelor's degree in 1984 from the University of Illinois in Ornamental Horticulture.

Barbara Vitello has been named to the position of Resource Information Coordinator at Lombard Park District. She will be responsible for all public relations and marketing for the district.

She received her master's degree in Communications from Northwestern University in 1987.

Oakes celebrates ten years

Gerald M. Oakes celebrated his 10th anniversary in February as Director of the Arlington Heights Park District. He manages a budget of $9 million, 90 full-time and 650 part-time employees, and oversees 54 parks on 587 acres. During the past decade, he has reorganized the park district staff, revised policies and developed an intergovernmental agreement for the operation of Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Major acquisitions during his tenure as director include a second indoor tennis facility, additional acreage at four existing parks, the renovation of North School into the district's administration center, development of the 93-acre Lake Arlington site, and construction of North School Park, an urban, downtown park, jointly owned with the Village of Arlington Heights.

A National Recreation and Park Association certified professional, Oakes received the 1988 Recreation Department Alumni of the Year Award from SIU. He is past president of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, winner of the IPRA Fellow Award in 1984, and recipient of IPRA's Robert M. Artz Award for distinguished service in 1987.

Arlington Heights names three to new positions

The Arlington Heights Park District Board of Commissioners recently approved the appointment of assistant superintendents in the Parks Department and the Recreation Department.

Jules "Butch" Peuvion has been named Assistant Superintendent of Parks along with his primary duties of Golf Maintenance Supervisor. Sue Curtis was named Assistant Superintendent of Recreation in the Recreation Department in addition to her duties as General Program Supervisor.

Jim Glueckert, also named Superintendent of Recreation, continues his duties as Athletic Supervisor.

Park district director Gerald Oakes said, "The new titles and added responsibilities recognize the leadership and hard work of these individuals which is representative of our many dedicated employees."

Illinois Parks and Recreation May/June 1991

People, Places & Things

FOR SALE

Two double cylinder scales: The series 50-345 scales (purchased through Halogen) reads out directly and continuously in pounds remaining in each cylinder. Each scale weighs two cylinders independently. Only one season old. Call Brian Ramsey, Superintendent of Recreation at the Nor ridge Park District (708) 457-1244.

MOVING SALE: Gestetner duplicator 420 (purchased 1974); Gestetner scanner 1100 (purchased 1979); Toshiba computer printer P 1351 (purchased 1984). Make us an offer. Call Chris at IPRA (708) 991- 2820.

Employment Opportunities

Recreation Therapist: Rhinelander, Wise., for Horizon's Unlimited, a 198-bed facility for the developmentally disabled. Requires a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Adaptive Physical Education with previous experience and certification eligibility in Wisconsin. Competitive salary. Contact: Kathleen Kennedy, Petersen Health Care, P.O. Box 857, Rhinelander, Wise. 54501. (EOE)

Business/Finance Manager: The Bolingbrook Park District is accepting applications for the position of Business/Finance Manager. This person manages and administers the financial and business affairs of the district under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation. A bachelor's degree in finance or business with four years experience as chief financial officer is required. Thorough knowledge of legalities and requirements associated with financial management of public bodies and computer proficiency also required. The salary range is between $30, 000 and $37, 000, plus comprehensive benefit package. Contact: Ray Ochromowicz, Director of Parks and Recreation, Bolingbrook Park District, 201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook, 111. 60440, or Call (708) 739-0272.

Breaking ground for the start of the $2.5 million Lemont Community Center at Lemont Park District's Centennial Park are, from left, Senator William Mahar, Commissioner Norbert Kluga, Architect James Ohle, Commissioner Norbert Lesnieski, Lemont Mayor Joseph Forzley, Commissioner William Keenan, U.S. Representative Harris Fawell, Commissioner Joseph Pociask, and Commissioner David Garvey. The project, which began March 10, is expected to be completed in the spring of 1992. (See story on page 27).

Burnham & Flower Agency, Inc. Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Bumham and Flower, one of the longest continuous operating independent insurance agencies in Michigan, observed its 25th anniversary on May 1. According to the firm's president Homer J. Flower, Burnham and Flower is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the concept of target marketing. The firm provides a wide range of pension, insurance and other financial planning products including personal lines, commercial, as well as interstate accounts, plus employee benefit packages. The firm creates specifically designed packages for townships, cities, counties and other governmental organizations. Today, the firm represents more than 60 different insurance companies.

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