Town of Normal renames aquatic center to honor former mayor

Town of Normal renames aquatic center to honor former mayor

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- The town of Normal renamed one of its summer staples to honor a former mayor. What was formerly known as the Fairview Aquatic Center will now be known as Karraker Aquatic Center, named after former Mayor Kent Karraker who was in office from 1993 until 2003. Mayor Chris Koos and Parks & Recreation Director Doug Damery held a ceremony on Monday in respect to the renaming. Koos talked about the importance of investment in an …

Medford to Rename Field in Honor of Longtime City Leader Greg Jones

Greg Jones Medford, Oregon- Field 6 at Lithia & Driveway Fields will soon bear a new name: “Greg Jones Field,” in recognition of the former City leader’s 41 years of service and lasting contributions to the Medford community. Jones, who retired in 2002 as the longest-serving director of Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities, spent 29 years with the department, including 22 as its director. Under his leadership, the City added 12 parks and acq…