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John N. McGovern, Executive Director of the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association in Northfield, was recently appointed by the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to chair the board's Recreation Advisory Committee. The Access Board is the federal agency responsible for accessible design guidelines implementing both the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Access Board Recreation Advisory Committee was formed to advise the board on what to include in the final ADA standards for recreation facilities and outdoor developed areas.

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Kathleen Cassens was recently appointed to the position of Director of Planning and Development for the Cook County Forest Preserve District. She has served the past seventeen years as Director of Parks and Recreation for the Roselle Park District. Cassens has a B.S. Degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Western Illinois University and an M.S. Degree from Aurora University.

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The Wood Dale Park District has announced the hiring of three new staff members. Cindy Priddy, Recreation Supervisor, received her degree from Eastern Illinois University. She has been involved with Great Lakes Regional as representative for the NRPA Student Branch. Irene Lawler has been promoted to the new Accounts Manager position. She began working for the Park District as a part-time employee in 1983, became Secretary/Receptionist in 1985 and Executive Secretary to the Director in 1988. Amy Wachholz, new Safety Coordinator, is a recent graduate from Eastern Illinois University. She recently completed her internship working for PDRMA.

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Ann Londrigan has been appointed Membership Services Coordinator for the Illinois Association of Park Districts. She will be responsible for developing a progressive publications program and marketing plan, as well as coordinating the awards program and general meeting planning. Londrigan has served in marketing communications positions in a variety of industries, including book publishing, health care, manufacturing and professional public relations. She holds a B.A. Degree in English and economics from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, and is currently taking classes towards a Master's Degree in communications.

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Eleven employees of the Rockford Park District received Employee Excellence Awards at the district's quarterly staff meeting in September. Mike McCall was recognized for his dedication in the office and technical category. Russ Johnson was honored for rescuing an 8-year-old boy struggling in water and aiding a boat that was on fire. Julie LaVelle, Eric Swenson and Audra Ontigiesen were cited in a special team category for their honesty and integrity concerning an internal theft problem experienced at one of the facilities this summer. Bob Papich, Sonja Johnson, Steve Roser, Brad Hobson and John Hill were recognized in a special team category for continuing the programming and rescheduling hundreds of games interrupted by rain. Vance Barrie was cited in the management category for his assistance in the National ASA Girls 14 & Under National Fast Pitch Softball Tournament promotion.

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ANCEL, GLINK, DIAMOND & COPE P.C., 140 S. Dearborn St., The Marquette Building, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 782-7606 SERVICES: Full legal services in corporate matters and litigation. ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS, INC.,40 E. Jefferson, Naperville, IL 60540, (708) 355-6100 SERVICES: Financial advisory and underwriting services for bond issues and installment contracts for park, forest preserve and conservation districts. BANC ONE, 225 W. Washington St., Suite 1285, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 443-5727 SERVICES: Financial advisory and underwriting services for bond issues and installment contracts for park, forest preserve and conservation districts. BERNS, CLANCY & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Engineers—Surveyors—Planners, 405 E. Main St., P.O. Box 755, Urbana, IL 61801-0755, (217) 384-1144 SERVICES: Consulting engineering, surveying and planning specializing in lake development and restoration. BROOKFIELD Z00,3300 S. Golf Rd., Brookfield, IL 60513, (708) 485-0263 SERVICES: Group rates, birthday parties, company picnics, consignment ticket sales, senior citizen tours, evening dinnerparties, business meetings. CAPONE'S CHICAGO, 605 N. dark, Chicago, IL 60610 SERVICES: We provide IPRA members with a half-hour journey back to Chicago's most colorful and infamous era—the roaring 20s. CHICAGOLAND COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, SPORTS & HEALTH, 2525 Waukegan Road, Bannockburg, IL 60015, (708) 405-8145 SERVICES: Promoting, encouraging and motivating the development of physical fitness and sports programs to all. Events include special world series for physically challenged and a challenge to everyone at the annual Great American Workout. Health Plus Network, a comprehensive physical therapy clinic, works with everything from soft tissue to peak performance training. Together they are educating everyone from youth to seniors to live healthy by reducing injuries, inactivity and therefore diminishing preventable disease.

D. F. BURBACH MUNICIPAL & CIVIL ENGINEERS, 5992 Hwy. 80 South, P.O. Box 721, Platteville, WI 53818, (608) 348-3262 SERVICES: Professional consulting services. CHICAGO BUS SALES, INC., 4750 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, IL 60445,(708) 389-0032 SERVICES; New and used buses. CE DESIGN, LTD - CIVIL ENGINEERING, 8 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, (708) 392-3570 SERVICES: Civil engineering services including site feasibility and planning, surveying, drainage, site design, parking lots, roads, utilities, storm water management and flood control. CHRISTIAN-ROGE & RIBANDO, 3590 Hobson Rd., Suite 101, Woodridge, IL 60517, (708) 971-2424 SERVICES: Civil engineering and surveying services. FRANCIS L. DEAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., 1776 S. Naperville Rd., Suite 101-B, Wheaton, IL 60187, (708) 665-7011 SERVICES: Medical and liability insurance for all types of sports and camps. FLATLAND, THOMAS & COMPANY, 400 Central, Suite 310, Northfield, IL 60093, (708) 446-1640 SERVICES: Public finance services. GROUP SALES UNLIMITED, 311 W. Superior, Suite 416, Chicago, IL 60610,(312) 951-7683 SERVICES: Discounts on family entertainment events and theatrical productions; Passbook-deluxe dining and entertainment coupon book. HARR1SON DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 5116 Forest Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, (708) 968-7828 SERVICES: Master planning, park and playground design, pool area and water park design, other landscape architectural and site planning services.

HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP, 221 W. Jefferson, Naperville, IL 60540, (708)961-1787 SERVICES: Land planning and landscape architecture. KCM PRODUCTIONS, INC., 1329 W. Irving Park Road, Bensenville, IL 60106, (708) 595-2522 SERVICES: The production of community festivals including local and national entertainment and stage, sound and light production. We can cover events up to 20,000 people. LAND CONSULTANTS, INC., 1151 Old McHenry Road, Suite 205, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, (708) 913-0400 SERVICES: Site planning, landscape architecture, wetland analysis. LARSON-KRAMER & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 701 York Road, Hinsdale. IL 60521, (708) 325-0384 SERVICES: Architectural design and engineering on golf clubhouses, pool and recreation centers. LEISURE CONCEPTS AND DESIGN, INC., 300 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, (708) 398-3004 SERVICES: Park, recreation, aquatic planning and design, landscape architecture, master plans, park site plans, swimming pool studies. MESIROW FINANCIAL, 600 Central Highland Park, IL 60035, (708) 926-1780 SERVICES: Financial advisory and underwriting services for bond issues, installment contracts and other debt instruments; committed to the highest level of integrity, service and performance. MUTUAL SERVICES OF HIGHLAND PARK, INC., 1393 Half Day Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035, (708) 432-0026 OTIS ASSOCIATES, INC., 1450 E. American Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173,(708) 517-7100 SERVICES: Architecture, planning and landscape design.

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PALATINE OIL COMPANY, P.O. Box 985, Palatine, IL 60078, (708)358-3600 SERVICES: Gasoline, diesel fuel, information related to any and all petroleum product needs. PLAYSAFE SURFACES, INC., 61186 Greenwood, South Lyon, MI 48178, (313)486-1823 SERVICES: Protective safety surfaces for use under playground equipment. Meets ADA and CPSC guidelines. POPLAR FARMS NURSERY, 39W100 Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510, (708) 879-7202 SERVICES: Wholesale nursery—trees & shrubs. PRESIDENT RIVERBOAT CASINO, 130 W. River Drive, Davenport, IA 52801,(319) 328-8000 SERVICES: Gaming Sessions—Cruises on the Mississippi. PRISCO DESIGN ASSOCIATES, 1811 W. Diehl Road, Suite 300, Naperville, IL 60563, (708) 369-5550 SERVICES: Architectural planning, site selection, design, programming and construction administration of recreational facilities. RALPH BURKE ASSOCIATES, 1550 Northwest Highway, Suite333, Park Ridge, IL 60068, (708) 297-1172 SERVICES: Architectural, civil engineering, landscape architecture, park planning, master planning, marina design and engineering. RICE INTERMODAL, 918 Plainfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL 60516, (708) 910-0080 SERVICES: New, used and custom-made wind- and water-tight storage containers. New containers from 5 to 40 feet as standard, custom windows, etc. SELDEN FOX & ASSOCIATES, LTD., Certified Public Accountants, 19 Enterprise Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60521,(708) 954-1400 SERVICES: Accounting, auditing and consulting services.

SENTE AND RUBEL, LTD., 1955 Raymond Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062, (708) 272-9500 SERVICES: Architectural and planning services including design, construction, administration, feasibility studies, master-planning, re-roofing, and asbestos abatement. SERVICE SANITATION, INC., P.O. Box 511, Whiting, IN 46394, (708) 799-0101 SERVICES: Portable toilets, portable sinks and portable handicap accessible toilets and sinks. SOCCER ENTERPRISES, 545 Consumers Avenue, Palatine, I L 60067, (708) 394-9860 SERVICES:Adult and youth soccer and volleyball leagues, clinics, parties, rentals, day camps and residential camps, tournaments, and for soccer—European Travel. There are two regulation size indoor soccer fields, and two hard courts and two sand courts for volleyball. SPEER FINANCIAL, INC., 55 E. Monroe. Suite 3435, Chicago, IL 60603, (312)346-3700 SERVICES: Top quality bond issue planning, marketing and sales service, multiple issue perspective; committed to serve Illinois park, forest preserve and conservation districts. SUNDEK OF ILLINOIS, INC., PADDOCK-PARAGON, INC., 301 1/2 E. Industrial Ln., Wheeling, IL 60090,(708) 537-8844 or(708) 537-3800 SERVICES: Resurfacing concrete, new and old; we make concrete beautiful. Commercial and residential pool builder. SUPER STAGE LIGHTING, 920 S. William Street, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056,(708) 389-5188 SERVICES: Stage lighting, staging, sales, service and rental. TEMPLE DISPLAY, 114 Kirkland Circle, Suite E, Oswego, IL 60543, (800) 722-2501 SERVICES: Designers and fabricators of outdoor, drive through, illuminated entertainment spectaculars; exterior and interior holiday decorations; installation, storage and dismantlement services.

THOMPSON DYKE & ASSOCIATES, 899 Skokie Blvd., Suite 510, Northbrook, IL 60062 SERVICES: No services listed. TINTYPE STUDIO, INC.,9630 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, (708) 425-4308 SERVICES: Youth sport photography. WATER SAFETY PRODUCTS, 200 Coral Ave., Suite 201, Melbourne Beach. FL 32951, (407) 724-5855 SERVICES: Lifeguard swim wear/uniforms, equipment and accessories. WATER TECHNOLOGY, INC., P.O. Box 614, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, (414) 887-7375 SERVICES: Design and engineering of aquatic facilities, both new and renovations. WEBSTER McGRATH & CARLSON, 207 Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, (708) 668-7603 SERVICES: Land surveying and civil engineering. WENDT CEDARHOLM TIPPENS, INC.,560 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093, (708) 446-7890 SERVICES: Professional architectural services since 1967, including feasibility studies, site planning, programming, design & construction. WESTERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION, 8720 Castle Creek Pkwy. East, Drive K #329, Indianapolis, IN 46250-4332. (317) 577-5130 SERVICES: USTA schools program and park and recreation tennis workshops. WILLIAMS/POLLOCK ASSOCIATES, LTD., 210 N. Hale St., Wheaton, IL 60187, (708) 665-5252 SERVICES: Architects and planners. WOLF & COMPANY, CPAs, 2100 Manchester Road # 1750, Oak Brook, IL 60521, (708) 665-5252 ZAMBELLI INTERNATIONALE FIREWORKS,P.O. Box 1463,New Castle, PA 16105, 1-800-245-0397 SERVICES: Firework displays and special pyrotechnic effects.

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AQUA CHEMICAL SALES & DELIVERY, INC., P.O. Box 609, 1412 Joliet Road, Lemont, IL 60439, (708) 739-6505. Services/Products: Swimming pool chemicals, equipment, service, repair and seminars on water balance and chemicals. BARCLAY & ASSOCIATES, 444 S. Home, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 383-8050. Services: Architects-engineers-planners. BURNHAM & FLOWER AGENCY OF ILLINOIS, INC., 2000 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Suite 25, Peoria, IL 61615, (800) 692-9522 Services: Insurance related services. CADRE CONSULTING SERVICES, INC, 905 Marconi Ave., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779, (800) 221-4525, or (800) 248-2274. Services: Administrator and marketing agent for Illinois Park District Liquid Asset Fund Plus. CHAPMAN AND CUTLER, ATTORNEYS, 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603-4080, (312) 845-3000, FAX (312) 701-2361. Services: Bond counsel. DECKER & KEMP ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN. 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605, (312)322-0911. Services: Architecture, preservation, renovation, feasibility studies, master planning, site design and Landscape Architecture. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 8901 North Industrial Road, Peoria, IL 61615, (309) 692-4422 Services: Risk management, storage tank services, environmental site assessment, regulatory compliance, geo-sciences, industrial hygiene, air and surface water resources, engineering, remediation, turnkey services, analytical services. HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY, 4653 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60630, (312) 286-6300. Products: Swimming pool equipment and supplies and swimming pool consultant services.

HITCHCOCKDESIGN,221 West Jefferson, Naperville, IL 60540, (708) 961-1787. Services: Land planning/landscape architectural design. HUTCHINSON, SHOCKEY, ERLEY, AND CO., 135 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 443-1550. Services: Assist park districts in structuring, marketing and sale of taxable and tax-exempt bonds, notes and leases. JAMES, BROOKS, ADAMS & TARULIS, 101 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540, (708) 355-2101. Services: Legal services. LEISURE CONCEPTS & DESIGN, 300 W. Golf Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056,(708) 398-3004. Services: Park, recreation, open space planning; swimming pool and aquatic park consulting; feasibility studies; master plans and landscape architecture for public agencies and their architects. MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC., 600 Central Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035, (708) 926-1780. Services: Public finance consultants. MIDWEST GROUNDCOVERS, P.O. Box 748, St. Charles, IL 60147, (708) 742-1790. Services: Propagators, growers and wholesalers of quality container grown groundcovers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and evergreens. Delivery service available. R.A. ADAMS ENTERPRISES, INC., 2600 West Route 120, McHenry, IL 60050, (815) 385-5970, FAX (815) 385-6684. Services: Complete stocking parts department; drive shaft service/PTO; Welding/Fabricating; Full service center for trailers, hitches, and truck equipment including snow plows, salters and spreaders.

SCRUGGS AND HAMMOND, INC., 2914 Caterpillar Trail, East Peoria, IL 61611, (309) 699-6454. Services: Landscape architecture, feasibility studies, district and park master plans, site design, bid documents and construction administration. SENTE & RUBEL, LTD., 1955 Raymond Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062, (708) 272-9500. Services: Architectural and planning services including design, construction administration, feasibility studies, master planning, re-roofing, and asbestos abatement. TESKA ASSOCIATES, INC., 627 Grove St., Evanston, IL 60201, (708) 869-2015. Services: Land planning, landscape architecture, parks and recreation planning, design, fiscal and economic impact analysis. THOMPSON DYKE & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 899 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062, (708) 272-6280. Services: Landscape architecture, master planning, recreational design, open space studies, park redesign, tax impact and feasibility studies. UNTEED NELSON SLACK ANDERSON, LTD., 1443 Holmes, Elgin, IL 60123, (708) 697-3363 or 1103 S. Mattis, Champaign, IL 61821,(217)359-3363. Services: Architectural, engineering and planning services, including feasibility studies, master planning and facility renovation. JOHN JUSTIN WYETH ATTORNEY AT LAW, 300 E. 5th Ave., Suite 380C, Naperville, IL 60563, (708) 355-1458. Services: General counsel to park districts. YARGER ASSOCIATES, INC., 7777 Bonhomme, Suite 910, St. Louis, MO 63105, (314) 726-6131. Services: Architects, Interior Designers and Planners.

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