Master of ceremonies: Jerry Turnquist; Welcom - Pledge of allegiance: Gene Banke; Benediction: "Doc" Sheehan - Elgin V.F.W. Post No. 1307; Background of project: Jerry Turnquist; City of Elgin: Mayor Kaptain; Recognition of major donors: Jerry Turnquist *Elinor Richoz *Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club -- Ben Henrikson & Heather Zoldak; Unveiling of plans: Mayor Kaptain, Elinor Richos, elgin Breakfast Rotary Club officers; Fund-raising efforts: Richard Dunne & Walter Porter; Conclusion: Jerry Turnquist. Phase II Committee: Gene Banke and Jerry Turnquist, co-chairs; Patricia Porter, secretary; Lee Barrett, Ernie Broadnax, Ray Chelmowski, William Dreher, City Council member Richard Dunne, Rep. Keith Farnham, Brian McClure, Elinor Richoz, Walter Porter, and Wally Wetzel.
Elgin Area History
