A front-page story in today's Journal-Register announces that John Linxwiler is retiring after 24 years as executive director of the Springfield Park District.That's John on the left, taken at a Reunion party in 2003, and if anyone has a better picture of him, please send it to me? He's remarkably well-preserved, which just goes to show you what a life in parks and recreation brings.
John has worked for the District for 36 years, supervising operations in over 40 parks, 4 golf courses, and 16 miles of bike trails. The total acreage is 2,800 and his annual budget is $20 million.
He's done a great job over a long tenure, and Springfield was lucky to have him as a hard-working and responsible employee. Congratulations, John, and best wishes for a happy, carefree retirement.
2 comments:
John was one of the 'good guys' at SHS; we would be interested in knowing how he plans on spending his retirement. I would also like to know how much of his sanity he has left after spending that many years working for a municipality?!!!!
Gordon J
Congrats to a fellow Harvard Park-er! Wonder if the word "park" had any kind of connection?!? Mr. Croft, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Lackey, Miss Webster, Miss Ruppelt, Miss Hopwood, Mrs. Heiden, Mr. "Shop", Ms. "English", (can visulize them, but names escapes me), Mrs. Spalding, Miss Teague, etc. would be proud!! Enjoy your new "job"--it's great! Janet (Beardsley) Johnson
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