Back: Carolyn Rivers, Bill Hartmann, Sheryl Goodwin Magiera, Deborah Isaacs, Eric Bradley Front: Jesse Pye

ZION PARK DISTRICT AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
For the 26th consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Zion Park District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual designated by Zion Park District as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to Eric Bradley, CPA, Superintendent of Administrative Services. Finance and Personnel Specialist, Deborah Isaacs, assisted in achieving the award.

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 19,000 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL and Washington, D.C.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Zion Park District have found infestations of Gypsy Moths throughout Shiloh Park. The Gypsy Moth is an insect that in caterpillar stage can do tremendous damage to Oak Trees by feeding on their leaves. If uncontrolled, they can destroy all the Oaks in the park.

It has been determined that an aerial spray by helicopter will help control the Gypsy Moth. Spraying will take place in May or June, depending on weather conditions.

Two seats on the Zion Park District Board of Commissioners will be up for election during the Consolidated Election to be held on April 2, 2019.

Beginning on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 petition packets for the open seats will be available during normal business hours on weekdays at the Zion Park District office located at 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL.

The first date for filing is Monday, December 10, 2018.
Filing will continue until Monday, December 17, 2018.

If necessary, a simultaneous filer’s lottery will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 4:00pm at the Zion Park office located at 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL.

Park Board Commissioners are elected for a six year term. There is no primary election for Park Board Commissioners. For additional information, please call the Zion Park District at 847-746-5500.