Seniors chosen for Libertyville Hall of Fame
The contributions might be extensive or occasional but volunteer efforts no matter the degree are honored each year by the Libertyville Senior Council.
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This year, 11 dedicated seniors were named to the Senior Hall of Fame, an award that comes with a plaque and gratitude.
"The council always felt they wanted to honor every person who was nominated," explained Joyce Quilty, former president who was involved in the inception of the program in 1997.
Each year various organizations, churches and other locations where seniors may volunteer are asked for nominations. And there have been as many as 19 seniors honored in a given year.
The 2010 inductees were honored at a ceremony Thursday, June 10, at the Libertyville Civic Center. They all received a plaque and their pictures remain on display at the civic center for a year.
Following are the 2010 Hall of Fame inductees:
• Dorotha Betke (not pictured): Works on many of the committees and serves as treasure of the Ansel Brainerd Cook chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
• John "Jack" Cavanaugh: Treasurer and supporter of the Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society.
• Rev. James Christensen: Chaplain at Advocate Condell Medical Center and Spring Meadows of Libertyville.
• Patrick Hart: First vice-president and serves on several committees of the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation.
• Elmer B. Hoskins: In charge of the VFW Post 8741 color guard.
• Olive Howlett: Helps out at the First Presbyterian Church and has traveled to disaster areas to help those in need.
• Robert (Bob) Matthews: Eucharistic Minister at Advocate Condell Medical Center and is on the volunteer advisory board.
• Cathy O'Brien: Active member of Libertyville United Methodist Church outreach committee.
• June H. Pierce: Treasurer of VFW Post 8741.
• Emma E. Sandberg: Helps organize many activities for residents at Liberty Towers and works with other charitable groups.
• Alan Scott: Manager of MainStreet Libertyville's farmers market and co-chair of the organizations's design committee.