FeaturesBuilding Better Employees--13How to keep you employees happy and more productives -by Gary F. Balling, CLP and Jeff M. Fougerousse, CLP The Truth About Waivers and Releases---17 In today's litigious society, agencies need these as protection -by Steven J. Kleinman, JD Building Public Works Projects:One Brick at a Time---21 The final article in 3-parts series on construction projects -by Pam Bruzan Special FocusBetween 3 and 7---24Park districts provide safe havens for children before and after school -Introduction by Ann M. Londrigan Building a Youth Program---28 Champaign's tax-based youth program is a good model for others -by Julia Loofbourrow and Tammy Thomas Paul, CLP The Best Teen Rec Programs---31 IPRA's Teen Committee shares insights and best bets for teens -Introduction by Lorene Marcinek Waterparks or Pools?---34 Research shows that design does not necessarily equal profit -by Ron Shaw, CLP Opinion: To Heimlich First or Not?---41 The President of the National Aquotic Safety Coucil Shares his view -by J.L. Hunsucker, Ph.D., PE Aquatic Facility Showcase---43 A look at award-winning aquatic parks in Illinois |
Staying cool in Illinois' thick, summer heat is 7-year-old Shant Alexanian of Des Plaines. He's cooling off under a waterfall at the Skokie Water Playground, a Skokie Park District facility. The district is a 1998 winner of the National Recreation and Park Association's Excellence in Aquatics Award. Photograph by Diane Hardy. DepartmentsFrom the Editor---4 Across the Board---6 Lobbying for youth Eye on the Profession---7 Certified professionals and their boards reap important benefits Partnerships---9 A golf course partnership, started in the '70s, still thrives Statehouse Insider---10 A healthy state budget produces more money for parks Trend Watch---49 All eyes zero in on tomorrow's teens Mixed Media---50 Tips and a checklist for press kits Our Natural Resources---51 Illinois bayou country, plus newsbriefs People and Places---57 Including photo highlights from the IAPD Legislative Conference |