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People, Places & Things State Awards $3 Million In Bicycle Path Grants to 19 Communities Governor Jim Edgar has awarded $3 million to 19 communities for the acquisition or development of bicycle paths. "A total of 49 miles of bicycle trails will be added or improved as a result of these grants," Edgar said. "These trails offer additional recreational opportunities that add to enjoyment of the outdoors and enhance the quality of life in Illinois." Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra announced the awards on behalf of the Governor during theGovernor's First Annual Bike Ride on the Illinois Prairie Path between Wheaton and Elmhurst. Of the 19 grant awards, 11 are for development projects, while the remaining eight are for the acquisition of land for new bicycle trails. Among the grant awards this year is more than $1 million to the Will County Forest Preserve District, which is serving as the lead agency with four other local govemments to purchase approximately 19 miles of abandoned Penn Central Railroad right of way. The communities of Frankfort, Matteson and Park Forest and Rich Township also are receiving funding for the path, which will be known as the Old Plank Road Trail. For information on the next grant cycle contact the Department of Conservation, Division of Grant Administration, 524 S. Second St., Springfield, Ill. 62701-1787.
IAPD Member Districts Receive State Grants for Bicycle Paths Below is an alphabetical list of the IAPD members receiving grants, the amount of the grant received and a project description. • Arlington Heights Park District—$50,000
Taxpayers Contribute $173,500 To Non-Game Wildlife Conservation Nearly $173,500 has been contributed to the Non-Game Wildlife Conservation Fund so far this year through taxpayer donations on state income tax returns. Conservation Director Brent Manning said. "Combined with other contributions donated directly to the fund, the money will be used to benefit species that may not be legally hunted or otherwise removed from lands and waters in the state including the 500 animals and plants on Illinois' endangered andthreatened species lists," Manning said. To date, Department of Revenue records show 20,577 taxpayers have donated $173,493 to the Non-Game Wildlife Conservation Fund by filling in an amount of $ 1 or more on their 1991 IL-1040 tax forms. The Non-Game Wildlife Conservation Fund has appeared on the form since 1983, and $1.9 million in donations has financed nearly 400 non-game projects.
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John Allen Resigns as Carbondale Park District Commissioner John Allen resigned his position effective September 23, 1992. Allen is chairman of the recreation department at Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale, which is now merging with the department of health education. Allen was elected to the park board in 1989 but his involvement with the district began as a volunteer in the 1960s. In the 1970s he was director of programs. Allen resigned due to demands of his work and personal health problems.
Baietto Appointed Michael E. Baietto has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Parks for the Peoria Park District. Baietto will be responsible for directing all aspects of the parks division, including facility operations and programs, and the supervision of park district police. He has worked for the district since 1977. From 1980 to 1988 he was manager of Grand View Drive Parks and in 1988 was named supervisor of landscape maintenance.
William P. Mott Jr. Dies William Penn Mott Jr., 82, who served as director of the national Park Service from 1985 to 1989, died of pneumonia September 21 in California. An advocate of preservation and parks, he was director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation from 1967 to 1975. During his years in office, 12 new national parks were created. Mott also pioneered the hiring of women as park rangers. He held top leadership posts at local, state and national park levels. His successor, James Ridenour, said, "Bill was a man of unimpeachable integrity and character, a legend within the American conservation community." Mr. Mott was a landscape architecture graduate of Michigan State University and received his master's degree from the University of California at Berkeley. After working for the NPS from 1933 to 1946, he was parks superintendent of Oakland, California until 1962. He then spent five years as general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District in the San Francisco area. In 1967, Mott was under orders from the new governor of California, Ronald Reagan, to increase park services without increasing general user fees or his budget. He triumphed by imposing new fees, such as a 50-cents-a-day charge for bringing dogs into the parks.
Park Youngsters Spread the News on Kids Radio The name says it all at KIDSRADIO. The Sunday morning program—which airs from 1 to 9 a.m. on WLUP-AM 1000, Chicago—allows young, would-be broadcasters to read news and newsy items oriented to a fifth and sixth grade audience. During August, KEDSRADIO's Margaret Condon hit the jackpot when she approached the Chicago Park District and found young, articulate voices for three programs which aired on August 16, 23 and 30. As it turned out, the district supplied enough quality talent to record a fourth program, which aired September 13. "They came to the right place," said General Superintendent Robert C. Penn. "We are always interested in programs and activities which expand the traditional concept of recreation and allow our kids to participate and grow." All of the youngsters were recruited by the host park managers in the Loyola. Independence and Marquette clusters. "The kids were terrific," Condon said. "Although they had virtually zero broadcast experience, they quickly grasped the way in which we wanted the copy read and delivered like real pros." Approximately eight to 10 youngsters were chosen at each site to record prescripted news, calendar events and lead-ins for four programs. Brant Miller, who doubles as a TV weatherman, handled the on-site recording sessions. "Miller had the kids eating out of his hands," said Mearl Gable, weaving instructor and summer nature camp director at Loyola. "They didn't really know what to expect, but they got excited as they learned the ropes."
People, Places & Things Dan Brown Resigns Martin F. Peccia, President of the Skokie Park District, Board of Park Commissioners, has announced that Director of Parks and Recreation Dan Brown has resigned his position, effective December 1, 1992, to pursue new professional and business interests. Brown, who has served the Park District since 1976, has overseen major growth and redevelopment of the District, including the creation of the Tot Learning Center, Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie Water Playground, Expansion of Oakton Community Recreation Center, Weber Park Golf Course, Skatium Renovations and many other improvements. Brown has also been involved in the creation of several intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Skokie Flood Control Program, several local school districts, the Skokie Public Library and other local park districts. Director Brown also was the key leader in the creation of the Skokie Fall Festival, 4th of July Parade Committee, and the Skokie Committee for Ethnic Diversity in Skokie, Voices. Skokie Task Force on Gang Issues, Skokie Centennial Committee, and the Board of Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation. Brown was also very involved in local civic affairs serving as Past President and current Board Member of the Skokie Valley Kiwanis Club, Skokie Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and a current Board Member of the United Way of Skokie Valley. President Peccia stated the Board will conduct a national search to replace Brown. Mark Schneiderman, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, will serve as Acting Director until a replacement is appointed.
Therapeutic Recreation The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) in Glen Ellyn has hired Lynn Lueck as a program specialist. She started in September at the agency serving people with disabilities. Lueck is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, with a degree emphasizing Therapeutic Recreation.
Superintendent of Golf Named at Peoria District Bonnie W. Noble, Director of Parks and Recreation of the Peoria Park District, has announced the appointment of William P. Woolard as Superintendent of Golf. Woolard's responsibility covers the operations of the district's five golf courses. He will also oversee golf course maintenance, pro shops, snack shops, and the comprehensive lesson, tournament and special event programs. Woolard had been Coordinator of Golf Maintenance for the district since 1988.
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