DuPage County briefs

Attorney named to committee:The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Naperville attorney Robert G. Gibson as a member of the Supreme Court Rules Committee for a three-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2012. The committee receives and evaluates rule proposals for the operation of Illinois courts, admission and discipline of attorneys, and professional conduct. Gibson is a partner in the law firm of Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine West, Ltd., in Naperville. He has served on the Illinois Character and Fitness Committee, as vice chairman in the Second Judicial District, and is a past chairman of the Real Estate Law Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association.Woman's Club art contest: Naperville Woman's Club is sponsoring a young adult art contest Feb. 18-19 at its clubhouse at 14 S. Washington St., Naperville. The contest is open to all high school students in Naperville Unit District 203, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 as well as those who are home-schooled or attend private schools. The top three winners in each category will receive ribbons and cash prizes. There will be a public reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 19 when awards will be presented. For details, call (630) 357-0605.Lombard park staff honored:Lombard Park District Executive Director Paul W. Friedrichs has been named 2009 Professional of the Year by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. Jason Myers, superintendent of finance and personnel, has been named Young Professional of the Year. This is the first time since the IPRA has given awards that both winners are from the same agency.Black History Month program:The Sunday school at New Beginning Ministries Church of God in Christ celebrates Black History Month with a special program at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the church, 2S678 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The program, "Celebrating Our Past, Present and Future" will feature speakers from throughout the area. For details, call (630) 858-9570.False13292000Jason Myers False