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Bicentennial Resolution The Illinois House of Representatives passed a resolution submitted by Representatives Geo-Karis, Maragos, Gaines, Macdonald and Hudson, that during this year, 1975, a tree be planted at each facility of the State of Illinois, beginning with the various sites of the State Capitol, and that all local communities within this State be urged to undertake a tree planting program to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the death of the original Liberty Tree. Parks for Dogs The Vancouver, British Columbia Park Board approved the establishment of a park for the city's dogs. The proposed three acre park will hopefully be used by dog owners who would otherwise take their dogs to the city beaches, where they are prohibited. The proposed park will be located in a wooded ravine area where some walking paths are already located. The park will not be fenced thus necessitating that the dogs be leashed. However, plans call for making the park as attractive as possible for the intended users. Plans include drinking spots and conveniently located fire hydrants. AWARD TO RHODELL E. OWENS
Three Pugsley medals are awarded each year by the Society. The gold medal honors a leader on the national level and was given to Russell E. Dickinson of Washington, D.C. The silver medal, awarded on the state level, was received by Lawrence Stuart of Augusta, Maine. The award to Mr. Owens recognizes the outstanding program of acquiring and preserving open space areas carried on by the Peoria Park District under his leadership through assistance of the Forest Park Foundation and philanthropic individuals. The medals were presented at the awards luncheon of the Society at the Union Club in New York City. Established about 25 years ago by Chester D. Pugsley, the medals are given in honor of his father, Cornelius Amory Pugsley, who had served in the Fifty-seventh Congress. The Pugsleys, father and son, were leaders in the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society which was incorporated in 1895. The committee of judges for the 1974 awards was chaired by Conrad L. Wirth, former director of the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior. Last year the bronze medal was awarded to Horace G. Caldwell of Jekyll Island, Georgia, and in 1970 to Robert W. Ruhe, the director of Parks in Minneapolis. whats up with STUDENTS By Terry Fritzmann At the beginning of another school year, the Student Branch is gearing up for its best year ever. Over the summer, the officers as well as a special task force committee met on occasion to discuss and establish goals and objectives for the Student Branch. The September meeting of the officers and the Campus Council will see the formation of many ideas into active plans. With the support of its members, the Student Branch can achieve its goals of alerting every recreation student in the state of Illinois to its existance. You, who already know of the Student Branch, are needed to spread the word of its benefits. Your fellow students need to know that association with professionals in IPRS—administrators, supervisors, educators—is a valuable educational experience and very often is a key to finding summer and permanent employment. Just as you know about Student Branch involvement in the IPRS Annual Conference and about the Branch's own student conference, so you must inform others of the good times had, of the knowledge gained and of the friends made at these conferences. Just as you have found that Student Branch allows you to interact with many recreation students across the state, so too, you must inform others. After all, you are the not-too-distant future professionals. The sooner you get to know your fellow professionals, the sooner you can freely exchange ideas. Get to know the students both at your school and across the state. Your initial step is to attend the September IPRS Student Branch meeting. More information about this meeting can be obtained from your campus council rep or local club. Make this your best year ever in IPRS! Illinois Parks and Recreation 31 September/October, 1975 position referral
SUPERINTENDENT OF TOWER GROVE PARK, St. Louis, Missouri Salary open, based on experience. Degree in Park Administration, Landscape architecture or horticulture. Experience in historic building renovation desirable. Responsibilities include operation and maintenance of a 275 acre park under a separate board of commissioners. Written applications with full resumes should be mailed to:
_____________________ SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, Carol Stream Park District. Salary open. Minimum requirement BS Degree in Recreation and Park Administration or related field and two years experience in supervision, construction and maintenance of parks and recreation areas. Send resume to: Mr. Robert Simkus, President, Carol Stream Park District, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois 60187. _____________________ DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, Joliet Park District. Salary $21,500 to $27,000 plus benefits. Degree in Park and Recreation Administration plus 4 or more years administrative and grant writing experience. Responsible for management of entire park district serving 100,000 people. Contact for applications: Sam Basan, Director Joliet Park District, 564 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Ill. 60432 Closing Date: December 31, 1975. _____________________ SUPERINTENDENT OF CONSERVATION, Joliet Park District. Salary $13,500 plus benefits. B.S. Degree in Natural Sciences and/or 3 or more years service in administrative position. Contact for applications: Sam Basan, Director Joliet Park District, 564 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, Ill. 60432. New Swimming Pool Complex By Frank Duis Director of Parks & Recreation
The new facility was made possible through a 50% grant in the amount of $240,000 by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Open Space Legacy of Parks Program. This grant was matched by Sterling Township voters so that this project could become a reality. Under the Open Space Legacy of Parks Program, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, only existing facilities are eligible for renovation. The renovation work, on the other hand, involved the complete removal of the old facilities, including the bath-house and the old pool. The three-pool complex employs a diving well, main pool and wading pool on separate levels. All three pools have a surge trench type gutter with a rim flow coping stone mounted on top allowing the water to flow by gravity back to the filter system. Many who have seen the new complex feel that it is the finest, not only in the State of Illinois, but in the midwest. Park District officials feel that with the advent of the new Lawrence Park Pool Complex, coupled with facilities at the Sterling Park District Recreation Center, the Harry Oppold Marine and the new artificial Ice Rink Facilities, the Sterling Township citizens are receiving an excellent return on their tax dollar invested in recreation. Ironically enough, all these fine facilities have come about since 1965. Illinois Parks and Recreation 32 September/October, 1975 |
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