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National Gold Medal Finalists Named

The National Sporting Goods Association's (NSGA) Sports Foundation, Inc., announced the Finalists for the 2001 National Gold Medal and State Park Awards program. The awards are presented annually to communities throughout the United States for excellence in park and recreation administration and for outstanding service to the challenged, in cooperation with NSGA and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Illinois finalists are:

Class II (cities with population of 100,00 to 250,000)
Peoria Park District
Nominated, by Running Central Shoes & Gear, Peoria, Ill.

Class III (50,000 - 100,000)
Arlington Heights Park District
Nominated, by Mighty Mites, Des Plaines, Ill.

Decatur Park District
Nominated by Black & Company, Springfield, Ill.

Class IV (20,000 - 50,000)
Carol Stream Park District
Nominated by Wheaton Rental Center, Wheaton, Ill.

Class V (Fewer than 20,000)
Itasca Park District
Nominated by Hildebrand Sporting Goods, Broadview, Ill.

2001 State Park Award Finalists

Missouri Department of Natural Resources/Division of State Parks
Nominated by Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, Mo.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Nominated by Anaconda Sports, Schenectady, N. Y.

Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation, Division of State Parks
Nominated by Dixie Sporting Goods, Richmond, Va.

Wisconsin State Park System
Nominated by Big 10 Athletic Supply, Madison, Wis.

The Grand Award Winner in each class will be announced and honored at the NRPA Congress October 3 in Denver, Colo. Judges for the 2001 Awards are nationally recognized authorities in the field of park and recreation management. They are: chairperson Fran P. Mainella, Florida Division of Recreation & Parks; Ellen O'Sullivan, Leisure Lifestyle Consulting; Richard Zavala, City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department; Steven K. Messerli, Lake County (Ill.) Forest Preserve District; and Chris Jarvi, Director of Community Services, Anaheim, Calif.

Homewood-Flossmoor Receives Three Tennis Awards

The Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club, a facility of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, was recognized locally, regionally and national for its tennis programs. In February, the club was named the Chicago District Tennis Association's 2000 Facility of the Year. The award recognizes tennis organizations that provide tennis opportunities for all age and skill levels, promotes tennis as a lifelong athletic endeavor and educates players, parents and coaches on USTA tournament play and USA Tennis programs. Regionally, in May the club was named the United States Association/Midwest Sections 2001 Member Organization of the Year. USTA's Midwest Section is the largest section of the USTA, boasting more than 68,000 individual members and approximately 800 member organizations from 14 districts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, as well as several counties in West Virginia and Kentucky. Nationally, in April the club was selected as USTA's 2001 Member Organization of the Year, an award first instituted in 1981 to recognize an organization that contributes outstanding service and support to the sport of tennis.

Club manager is Mark McKinnon and tennis directors are Sylvia Gothard and Nancy Watland.

"Bud" Sherman Serves 38 Years at Downers Grove

William F. "Bud" Sherman, Jr., elected not to run for commissioner this past spring after being re-elected seven times and serving 38 years on the board of the Downers Grove Park District, from April 1963 to April 2001. Sherman provided outstanding leadership to the district, serving as commissioner, treasurer, secretary, vice president and president. His achievements in the field of parks and recreation have been recognized with the 1995 Illinois Association of Park Districts "Commissioner of the Year" Award; the 1995 National Recreation and Park Association Great Lakes Region "Citizen of the Year;" and the 1996 National Citizen Board Member Service Award. Sherman was instrumental in the formation the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) and served as its first board president in 1976 and continuing in that role for 15 years. His efforts have contributed to the growth of the district from 8 park sites containing 49 acres at the beginning of his service to a current total of 48 sites comprised of 602 acres. Also during his service, both SEASPAR and the Downers Grove Park District earned the National Gold Medal for excellence in park and recreation management. Sherman initiated the district's "Annual Report to Residents" and helped the agency achieve 30 national awards from the Gov-

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— In Memoriam — Virginia Wendler, a longtime park commissioner for the Hodgkins Park District and community advocate, died at age 75 on May 8 in LaGrange Memorial Hospital. Wendler served as the park board president and as a commissioner for the Hodgkins Park District since 1985. She was the first woman elected to the board, was a promoter of a diverse board makeup, and was committed to improving the quality of life for the residents of Hodgkins. She was active in the Illinois Association of Park Districts and a supporter of programs for small districts. "Virginia is one of these rare commissioners who anyone would love to have," says Ronald Kubicki, executive director of the Hodgkins Park District. "She was very dedicated, very open minded, never came in with any special interests. "She was very supportive of the staff and a great promoter of the district. Our preschool has a graduation every year and as president five times, Virginia handed out the diplomas. I asked her 'Why do you love this so much?' and she answered 'This is the future of our community here and I am shaking their hands.'"

ernment Finance Officers Association for conformance to the highest standards for preparation of financial documents. Sherman has helped advance conservation, parks and recreation statewide as chair of the district's Natural Areas Advisory Committee and involvement in the Illinois Association of Park Districts and municipal and civic organizations.

Edward K. Uhlir, F.A.I.A., project design director for city of Chicago's Millennium Park, has joined CorLands (the Corporation for Openlands), as director of land acquisition planning. Uhlir will work with local officials, corporations and landowners to develop strategies for acquiring and preserving land for open space and recreational purposes. He will continue to serve as a consultant to the city of Chicago in overseeing design development of Millennium Park. Previously, Uhlir was on staff at the Chicago Park District for 25 years. There he held several positions; among them were director of architecture, engineering and planning; engineer of design; and chief architect. He concluded his tenure at the park district as director of research. Formed in 1978, CorLands is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help local governments in northeastern Illinois increase the quantity and quality of open space for public enjoyment.

Renee Torrez joined the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) as a regional coordinator for the association's northwest region. Torrez is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a B.S. degree in Sport, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies, with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Her recent experience includes positions with Clayton Residential Home in Chicago, and Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Center in Hoffman Estates.

Courtney Spotts was selected as the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association's (NISRA) day camp and inclusion coordinator, overseeing 10 camp sites and inclusion services in the associations nine member communities. Spotts was hired in the summer of 1998 at the conclusion of her internship. She has served as NISRAs regional coordinator for the northwest region and coordinator of the Leisure Education program in the schools.

Kristina Christie joined the Arlington Heights Park District as administrator of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Previously, she was the supervisor of the Skokie Heritage Museum where she worked for the past seven years. A Mundelein resident, Christie has a B.A. in History from Loyola University and received a master's in Public Administration from Roosevelt University this past May. Christie helped develop the Passport to Adventure program, a cooperative with historical and nature museums in four Illinois counties, which encourages children to visit many different facilities. She is the Illinois Park and Recreation Association's Museum co-chair.

The Arlington Heights Park District installed three new commissioners at its May 8 meeting. Incumbent Robert Smith, a resident of Arlington Heights for 14 years, is a financial planner with Lincoln Financial Advisors, a member of the association for Investment Management and Research, the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago, and the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. He's served two terms as vice president of the park board and was elected to a second term as president. Robert Whisler, appointed in September 2000 to serve out the term of former commissioner Sandra Fernstrom, is a lifelong resident of Arlington Heights and a partner in Brian Properties, Inc. Realtors. He was president in 1998 of the Northwest Association of Realtors and named "Realtor of the Year" in 1999. Among his many community involvements, he is president of the Arlington Baseball Boosters, Inc. Maryfran Leno, a first-time candidate and lifelong resident of Arlington Heights, has worked in a variety of aquatic and support staff positions at the Arlington Heights Park District. She has a B.A. in Political Science and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and works for the Itasca Park District as an aquatic and public relations supervisor. She is a member of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association Facility Management Section and other organizations.

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George L. Scott retires from the Springfield Park District on August 31, 2001, after 45 years of service to the district. Scott began his employment as a maintenance worker on the golf courses in 1957. He was promoted to assistant golf course superintendent in 1958 and worked in this position until 1968 when he was promoted to park superintendent to oversee the maintenance of 18 parks. As the Springfield Park District began to expand and grow, Scott was promoted to director of maintenance and operations. He played a major part in the redevelopment of the district's three golf courses and helped develop the last 15 parks, which consists of 25 ball diamonds, 32 playground systems, 21 picnic shelters and numerous other improvements.

Cathy Bott was promoted to manager of special recreation at the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA). Bott's responsibilities include supervision of three full-time staff in regional coordinator positions. She joined NISRA in 1998 as support staff coordinator and will continue to manage the association's part-time staff program.

Shawn Walker joined the Vernon Hills Park District recreation staff as the recreation supervisor. His responsibilities include adult and youth interest classes, family and youth trips, teen club, summer camps, seminars and special events. Walker earned a B.S. in Recreation and Park Administration from Indiana University.

Colleen Farren joined the Vernon Hills Park District administration as the facilities supervisor. Her responsibilities include the daily operation of the community center and family aquatic center as well as assists with special events. Farren earned a B.S. in Leisure Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Maria Sherman joined the Vernon Hills Park District as the business manager. Her responsibilities include all aspects of accounting and financial management including control of revenue collection and deposits, review of disbursements, asset management, investment of funds, maintenance of records and preparation of financial reports. In addition, Sherman is responsible for all human resources administration, administration of all insurance matters and training. Sherman earned a B.S. in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and a masters in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University.

Stephanie Hess has joined the Libertyville Parks and Recreation Department as marketing coordinator. Hess graduated with a B.S. in Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1998. She previously was employed as the marketing director for all AM Community Credit Unions in Kenosha and Racine, Wisc. Her new responsibilities will include over seeing general advertising and promotional needs of the department and the new Libertyville Sports Complex.

25-Year Volunteers are Friends of the Schaumburg Park District Mary Lou Reynolds (left) and Lynn Eikenbary are recognized by the Schaumhurg Park District for their volunteer service to the Spring Valley Nature Club. For more than a quarter of a century, Mary Lou Reynolds and Lynn Eikenbary have volunteered their time and talents for the Schaumburg Park District's Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary. Reynolds regularly volunteers for the children's summer gardening program and as a historic interpreter at the districts' 1880s farm, where she dresses in period clothing and educates visitors about what life was like in Schaumburg Township more than 100 years ago. Eikenbary helps with conservation projects and special events. She has been specially trained in prescribed burning and regularly assists staff with this important restoration activity. Tell us about your friends. People from all walks of life are making a difference in parks and recreation. These "friends" make monetary contributions, give their time to clean-up parks and forest preserves, teach classes or coach sports teams. Tells us about friends of your agency and we'll publicize them in this space. Friends of Illinois Parks is a nonprofit organization that strives to involve more citizens statewide as friends in these ways and others, such as legislative advocacy. To learn more about Friends of Illinois Parks, call toll-free 1-877-523-4558 or see www.ILparks.org.

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- NATIONAL NEWS - Jarvis Heads NRPA T. Destry Jarvis, former presidential appointee to the U.S. Department of the Interior, has been named executive director of the National Recreation and Park Associadon (NRPA). Jarvis has more than 28 years experience working in all facets of parks, recreation, wildlife and open space management through government, nonprofit, and public service positions. He most recently as senior advisor to the president of the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps (NASCC) where he helped expand the outreach of the organization's 100-plus local corps. Prior to that, he served as a presidential appointee to the U.S. Department of the Interior as the senior advisor to the assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. Jarvis served with the National Park Service from 1993 until 1998, first as the special assistant to the director for Policy and Legislation and then, after promotion, as the assistant director for External Affairs. From 1989 until 1993, Jarvis served influential organizations including the Student Conservation Association and the National Geographic Society. From 1972 until 1988, Jarvis was the vice president for Policy as well as the director of the National Parks Program for the National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA). Jarvis is a graduate of The College of William and Mary, where he received a bachelor of science degree in Biology, and served his country in the U.S. Army including a tour of duty in Vietnam. Mainella Leads National Park Service Fran Mainella, director of the division of Recreation and Parks for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, was named by President Bush as director of the National Park Service on June 4. Mainella has more than 30 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation with a bachelor and a masters degree. She is the immediate past president ot the National Association of State Park Directors, past president of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and secretary of Florida A&M University's Landscape Design and Management Program Advisory Council. She also serves as the outdoor recreational state liaison officer for the state of Florida, administering Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. She oversees the administration of 153 state parks consisting of more than 500,000 acres. Her supervision of eight bureaus, two offices and more than 1,000 employees has led to many accomplishments for the Florida Park Service, including the 1999 State Parks Gold Medal from the National Sporting Goods Association. Mainella served on the NRPA board of trustees from 1992 until 1998 and was NRPA president from October 1997 to October 1998.

Kim Wascherwas promoted to superintendent of parks and recreation for the Village of South Elgin. She graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Secondary Education and received a degree in Physical Education from Judson College. She served with the Hampshire Park District as a recreation supervisor from 1998 to 2000. Since then, she has worked as a recreation supervisor for South Elgin. Wascher will be responsible for the programming activities and staff along with grant writing and administrative duties.

Ann Vogt was named recreation supervisor for the Village of South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. Vogt is a graduate of Judson College with a degree in Sports Management. Previously, she worked at the Elgin Community College Fitness Center and coached the Lady Spartans Softball Team. Vogt served as the fitness coordinator for the Oregon Park District as well as a part-time registration clerk for South Elgin. She shares responsibilities with the tot, youth, teen, senior, special events and athletic programs.

Deborah Chase joined the Bolingbrook Park District as information systems manager. Chase is responsible for the management of all information system resources including the management and support of the district's technology as well as managing the acquisition and implementation of information systems and telecommunication technologies. She is also responsible for providing continuous training to all park district staff in the use of the district's information and telecommunication systems. She previously held positions as I/T manager and office manager in the private sector.

Lisa White joined the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) as a recreation specialist. White holds a B.S. in Health, Leisure, and Sports Studies from the University of Iowa. She completed her internship with SEASPAR in April. She is responsible for children's programming, mental health programs, and serves as the agency's liaison to vocational training organizations in the service area.

Michele T. Reed, C.T.R.S. was promoted by the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) to the position of inclusion coordinator. She previously served the association as recreation specialist

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since 1989, coordinating Special Olympics and aquatic programs. Reed oversees the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into programs conducted by SEASPAR's 11 member entities. In addition, she is responsible to teen and adult weekly programming and serves as the agency's participant liaison. Reed has a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

Tom Kruse, CPRP, was appointed the general manager of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD), Vallejo, Cal., a special district that maintains 38 parks and provides recreation services for the 116,000 residents of Vallejo, located approximately 30 miles north of San Francisco. Kruse came to Vallejo from Illinois where in April of this year, he completed a six-year term on the Naperville Park District board of commissioners. During that same period, he was employed as a Team Development Training Specialist by the consulting firm Accenture, formerly Andersen Consulting. Prior to 1993, Kruse was employed in Illinois for 20 years as executive director LaGrange, Clyde of Cicero, and Belvidere park districts, and in supervisory positions with the Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights, Hanover Park, and Chicago park districts. Kruse also served on various park and recreation boards of directors including eight years with the Illinois Park and Recreation Association including president in 1989. He holds a B.S. in Education from Illinois State University.

Keith Jones joined the Des Plaines Park District staff as recreation supervisor in charge of preschool, youth programs and day camps. A graduate or Western Illinois University, with a degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, Jones previously was employed at the Highland, Ind., Parks and Recreation Department. Jones loves all sports and played college football.

Shelli Haugeberg-Sarge was named Prairie Lakes Community Center manager with the Des Plaines Park District. A graduate of Carthage College, she began her career with the park district in the spring of 1995 as assistant supervisor of the Prairie Lakes Community Center. She served as a recreation supervisor since 1996. Her management of dance and various adult programs has been very successful. She keeps programs fresh, offering the latest dances and new computer skills and crafts. She has also been responsible for entertainment at the summer concerts at Lake Park.

Dan Tripp has been hired as facility supervisor at the Bensenville Park District. He will be responsible for the Deer Grove Leisure Center, the Water Park, Golf Waters, birthday parties, the weight room, facility rentals and Water Park special events. Tripp previously was employed at the Schaumburg and Winnetka park districts. He has a B.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University.

- LETTER TO THE EDITOR - To whom it may concern: I am a concerned citizen of Illinois. I am worried about the current condition of the lakes and forest preserves in my area and all other areas for that matter. Every time I visit a lake or forest preserve for fishing or family functions I am surrounded by trash. I know this is out of your hands but, you could do more about it such as issue fines or send crews out to help in the clean up effort. In my opinion even simple signs would help that read, do not litter, or something of that sort. Every time I am at a lake or forest preserve and pick up as much trash as I can but that is never enough. Joseph P. Karr Orland Park, Ill.

Linda Traina was promoted to recreation manager for the Des Plaines Park District, responsible for supervision of the park district's recreation staff. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, with a B.S. in Leisure Studies. Traina has been employed by the district since May of 1987 and has supervised a variety of programs including youth, day camps, special events, preschool and teens. Most recently, she served as supervisor of the Prairie Lakes Community Center.

Amy Bruscato has joined the Bensenville Park District as a recreation supervisor. She will be responsible for senior and adult programming at the park district. Bruscato previously worked for the state of Illinois with Community Support Services. She also worked as recreational therapist for Edwards Hospital. She has an M.S. in Recreation Administration from Aurora University with a specialty in Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation.

Lee A. Volpe was hired as superintendent of recreation for the Winnetka Park District. Volpe has more than 17 years of professional experience in park and recreational service. Previously, she was superintendent of recreation for the Vernon Hills Park District since 1989. Voipe holds a bachelor of science degree in Recreation Administration from George Williams College, Downers Grove, Ill., and she attended Indiana University's Executive Development School and North Carolina State University's Revenue Sources Management School. A recipient of the 1999 Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) President's Award, Volpe is a certified park and recreation professional, a member of IPRA and the National Recreation and Park Association. •

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Secretary White Praises Park Districts

Secretary of State Jesse White was the honored guest speaker at the 33rd annual IAPD Legislative Conference, held May 2 in Springfield. White addressed the crowd of 300 park district and forest preserve professionals and elected officials, promoting the park district youth license plate initiative, the organ donation program and other programs of the Secretary of State's Offices, as well as the benefits of parks and recreation. Other speakers were Stephanie Vance, principal of AdVance Consulting, who spoke on cyber advocacy; Charlie Wheeler, director of Public Affairs Reporting Program at the University of Illinois at Springfield, who shared the political implications of the legislative district re-mapping process; Joint Legislative Committee co-chairs David Mason, commissioner of DeKalb Park District, and Robert Gray of Oswegoland Park District, regarding the IAPD/IPRA Legislative Platform; and IAPD general counsel Peter Murphy on the legislative process and goals for the lobby day.

IAPD Members Receive DNR Grants

At the IAPD Legislative Conference, 13 agencies received ceremonial grant checks for worthy local park development projects, open space acquisition and trail development. The checks were presented by director Brent Manning and deputy director Jim Garner of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which administers the OSLAD and Bicycle Path grant programs. 1. Boone County Conservation District, $78,883.01 for Spenser Bike Path; 2. Canton Park District, $7,288 for Lakeland Park Boat Dock; 3. Chicago Park District, $155,958.92 for Schreiber Park; 4. Darien Park District, $400,000 for District #66 property acquisition; 5. Elk Grove Park District, $200,000 for Audubon Sports & Skate Park; 6. Fox Valley Park District, $200,000 for Jericho Lake Soccer Complex; 7. Hoffman Estates Park District, $200,000 for Pine & Fields Parks; 8. Itasca Park District, $200,000 for pool renovation at Prairie Park; 9. Lake County Forest Preserve District, $400,000 for Fourth Lake Acquisition; 10. Macomb Park District, $117,200 for Complex Acquisition; 11. Oswegoland Park District, $200,000 for Morgan Creek Prairie/Wetland; 12. Peoria Park District, $200,000 for Logan Park; 13. Wheaton Park District, $61,502.44 for Atten/Hoffman Parks Trail.

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IAPD Legislative Conference Is the Ideal Venue for Meeting Legislators

The IAPD Legislative Reception, held May 1 at the Illini Club, is a popular, annual event designed to bring together legislators and park and forest preserve leaders in a casual setting, away from the State Capitol. Many new faces were seen this year, with newly elected commissioners, entire boards and young professionals accompanying their more seasoned colleagues—all with a shared purpose to advocate for issues important to park districts, forest preserves, recreation and natural resource agencies.

(Pictured left to right) 1. Peter Dyke (Glencoe PD) and Rep. Andrea Moore (R-61); 2. Rep. Louis Lang (D-16) and Deborah Alexander (Skokie PD); 3. Robert Vaughan (Fox Valley PD) and Sen. Doris Karpiel (R-25); 4. Carolyn Kurtz and Zane Smith (Winnetka PD), Oscar Dahl (Northbrook PD), Rep. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-58), Liza McElroy (Winnetka PD), Sen. Kathleen Parker (R-29), Joe Dooley, Mary Garrison, and Ian Sherman (Winnetka PD); 5. Rep. Richard Myers (R-95) and Rep. Tom Cross (R-84); 6. Rep. Art Turner (D-9), Rep. Karen Yarbrough (D-7), and Sen. William Peterson (R-26); 7. Alex Marx (Mundelein RD), Sen. Adeline Geo-Karis (R-31) and Pat McGrath (Mundelein RD); 8. Peter Murphy (IAPD), Rep. Andrea Moore (R-61), Steven K. Messerli, Pamela Newton, Andy Kimmel (Lake County FPD) and Ted Flickinger (IAPD); 9. Robert Vaughan, Paul Heinkel and Dale Berman (Fox Valley PD), Rep. Tom Schmitz (R-42) and Mike Clark (Batavia PD); 10. Brian Sullivan, Carl Nunnelly, J. Kay Giles, Michael Holmes and Linda Braun (Country Club Hills PD); 11. Dewey Pierotti, Jr. (DuPage County FPD), Rep. Patti Bellock (R-81) and Roger Kotecki (DuPage County FPD); 12. Ted Brodeur, DominickEgizio (Joliet PD), Rep. Jack McGuire (D-86), Ron Dodd and Bill Taturo Joliet PD). (Continued on page 52.)

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IAPD Legislative Conference 2001

(Pictured left to right) 1. Virginia Clarkand Don Jessen (Addison PD), Rep. KateWojcik (R-45), Tom Reed (Addison PD); 2. Peter Murphy (IAPD), Roy Sues and Mike Gilfillan (Arlington Heights PD), Sen. David Sullivan (R-28), Jim Lange and Roger Keys (Arlington Heights PD) 3. Jerry Handlon and Nancy Wroblewski (Schaumburg PD), Rep. Kate Wojcik (R-45) and George Longmeyer (Schaumburg PD); 4. Jim Long, Dennis Flanagin (Lan-Oak PD) and Rep. Robert Ryan (D-79); 5. Tom Richardson (Glenview PD), Rep. Elizabeth Coulson (R-57) and Ed Harvey (Northbrook PD); 6. Keith Frankland (Woodridge PD), Rep. Patti Bellock (R-81) and Fred Hohnke (Woodridge PD); 7. Robert Johnson, Stan Budzinski (Peoria PD), Rep. David Leitch (R-93) and Jacqueline Petty (Peoria PD); 8. Dean Bostrom (Hoffman Estates PD), Greg Kuhs (Salt Creek PD), Sen. Wendell Jones (R-27) and Kevin Kendrigan, NWSRA; 9. Oscar Dahl (Northbrook PD) and Willis "Bill" Logan (Springfield PD); 10. Glenn Spachman (Roselle PD), Paula Lambertz (Streamwood PD), Rep. Carole Pankau (R-49), Rick Pyle (Streamwood PD) and Diane McCray (Roselle PD); 11. Larry Troutman (FPD of Will County), Rep. Brent Hassert (R-83) and Michael Pasteris (FPD of Will County). •

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