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Palatine Park District Recognizes Volunteers of the Year

On Saturday, February 1, 2014, Palatine Park District recognized 23 volunteers who represented organizations and affiliates that work with Palatine Park District to deliver programs and services to the Palatine Community. 

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The following individuals were named Volunteer of the Year for 2013:

Casey Wagner - Recreation Department
Sharon Ball - Fremont Street Theater Company
Kenny Kiesler - Penguins Lacrosse
Jennifer DiGioia - Palatine Gymnastics Club
Mike Hasler - Palatine Youth Baseball/Softball
Tony Multer - Celtic Soccer
Dave Zapatka - Rolling Meadows Renegade Youth Hockey
JoAnne Setze - Bike Palatine Club
Jim Burke - Palatine Celtic Cup
Sharon Griffin - Palatine Stables
Andrea Guthrie - Palatine Opportunity Center
Warren Taylor - Palatine Rugby Club
Dave Carver - Palatine Amateur Football Association
Bob "Soaring Hawk" Fitch - Algonquin Longhouse
Mike Kielba - Palatine Children's Chorus
Tom Lucas - Palatine Swim Team
Randy Kochanski - Palatine Baseball Association
Patric Donahue - Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
Linda Millar - PAFA Spirit
Bob Worthy - Palatine Emergency Management Agency
Joe Petykowski - Palatine Historical Society
Brian Herner - Prairie Woods Audubon Society
Jim Toth - Palatine Hills Golf Association

Three additional people were also inducted into the Honor Roll in recognition of significant service to their organizations and the community. The Honor Roll inductees for 2013 were Terry Ruff-Celtic Soccer, Jeff Ryder-Palatine Baseball Association, and Fred Scharm-Algonquin Longhouse.

Local Voices contributor Joan Scovic is the Marketing Coordinator for Palatine Park District.

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