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Official Publication of the Illinois Environmental Health Association

IEHA NEWSJune 2008 Volume 37 Number 3

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IEHA NEWSThe purposes of the Illinois Environmental Health Association are: To maintain and improve the environmental health protection of thepublic by fostering and encouraging research, education and the dissemination of information; To promote the highest degree of skill,efficiency and professional competence among sanitarians and others practicing in the various environmental health disciplines throughthe mutual exchange of knowledge and experience; To publish, or cause to be published, technical and other useful information relat-ing to environmental health; In both the public and private sectors, to promote the administration of environmental health programs forthe maximum public benefit; To foster cooperation of the various branches and departments of government at all levels in activitiesdirected toward the improvement of health and comfort of the public; To engage in other lawful activities which are appropriate for aprofessional association; Provided, that the Association shall not function as a collective bargaining agent for the purpose of fixing thecompensation or conditions of employment for any of its members; provided further, that the Association shall not endorse or sanctionthe endorsement by any of its members of products or services of a commercial nature.Illinois Environmental Health Association, PO Box 609, Rochelle, Illinois 61068, Telephone (815) 562-1040,Fax (815) 866-6873. Email: [email protected], Web Homepage: http://ieha.us

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IEHA NEWSContent

Stay Aware to Stay Alive - Preventing Workplace Violenceby Jamie Burns 6

And You Thought Only the Game was Dangerous 7

Are You a Food Safety Leader?By Ben Olson 8

Dogs Don’t Bark at Parked CarsBy Larry Gordon 10

Anderson gives to Frishman Scholarship 13Central Chapter AEC Photosby Jessica Thoron 18

Ten reasons to visit the IEHA Web site 19

News* Bitz 5

Just regular Folks 9

Who’s Who in IEHA 20

Join IEHA 23

Regular Features


IEHA NEWS* BITZ by Glenn Filip

This section of IEHA News contains statistics, tidbits of information, and other odds and ends that may be of interest to IEHA.

Newz Bitz * Be Careful About What You Claim

EPA has settled with ATEN Technology, Inc., of Irvine, Calif.,acting for its subsidiary IOGEAR, for selling unregistered pesti-cides and making unproven claims about their effectiveness.

EPA maintains that IOGEAR made unsubstantiated public healthclaims regarding unregistered products and their ability to con-trol germs and pathogens-a violation of the Federal Insecticide,Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

"We're seeing far too many unregistered products that assertunsubstantiated antimicrobial properties," said Katherine Taylor,associate director of the Communities and Ecosystems Divisionin EPA's Pacific Southwest region. "Whether the claim involvesuse of an existing material such as silver, or new nano technolo-gy, the EPA takes these unverified public health claims very seri-ously. Consumers should always follow common-sense hygienepractices, like washing hands frequently and thoroughly."

IOGEAR products at issue were: wireless laser mouse withnano-shield coating, laser travel mouse with nano-coating tech-nology, and wireless RF keyboard and mouse combinations.After being contacted by EPA, IOGEAR stopped making claimsthat their computer peripherals protect against germs.

Products that kill or repel bacteria or germs are considered pesti-cides, and they must be registered with the EPA prior to distribu-tion or sale. The agency will not register a pesticide until it hasbeen tested to show that it will not pose an unreasonable riskwhen used according to the directions. Consumers should becareful to look for the EPA registration number printed on prod-uct labels and to follow the directions for safe use.

This enforcement action was based on a tip, and ensuing inspec-tion was conducted by the California Department of PesticideRegulation.

Newz Bitz * New Addition to the Small Water Systems ToolBelt

Small water systems, particularly those that serve very smallpopulations or tribal communities, can be challenged in under-standing the regulatory requirements that apply to them. USEPAhas released a new set of placards that summarize day-to-daymonitoring requirements for small drinking water systems.Having monitoring requirements readily available in an easy toread format should improve monitoring and reporting compli-

ance for small systems. These placards provide step by stepinstructions for conducting monitoring under the Total ColiformRule, Surface Water Treatment Rules, and Nitrate regulations.The placards are formatted to be printed 11x17 to hang on thewall for quick reference by drinking water operators.

The placards and other tools for small systems are available athttp://www.epa.gov/safewater/smallsys/ssinfo.htm. These arealso available on a page dedicated to tribal water systems athttp://www.epa.gov/safewater/tribal.html.

Newz Bitz * The Leafy Greens or IncreasedConsumption?

Over the past three and a half decades, the United States hasseen a substantial increase in the number of foodborne outbreakslinked to consumption of lettuce and other leafy green vegeta-bles, research suggests, and the increase can not be entirelyattributed to Americans eating more salads. Prompted by the rash of E. coli outbreaks associated withspinach 2 years ago, investigators from the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, Atlanta analyzed data from the CDCfoodborne disease outbreak surveillance system reportedbetween 1973 and 2006. Of the 10,421 foodborne disease outbreaks reported during the13-year period, 502 (4.8 percent) were associated to leafygreens, Dr. Michael Lynch and colleagues found. Most of theseoutbreaks (58.3 percent) involved Norovirus, followed bySalmonella (10.4 percent) and E. coli (8.9 percent). "During 1986-1995, US leafy green consumption increased 17.2percent from the previous decade. During the same period, theproportion of all foodborne disease outbreaks due to leafy greensincreased 59.6 percent," Lynch and colleagues report in a meet-ing abstract."Likewise, during 1996-2005 leafy green consumption increased9.0 percent and leafy-green associated outbreaks increased 38.6percent."These data, Lynch said in a statement, indicate that the "propor-tion of outbreaks due to leafy greens has increased beyond whatcan be explained by increased consumption." Because contamination can occur anywhere along the chain fromthe farm to the table, "efforts by local, state and federal agenciesto control leafy green outbreaks should span from the point ofharvest to the point of preparation," Lynch said. Source: Medline Plus, US National Library of Medicine andNational Institutes of Health. March 17, 2008

News Bitz* continued on page 14


The statistics are grim. According to the Department of Justice, 1in 6 violent crimes occur in the workplace. Over the past 15years, workplace homicides have become a leading cause of job-related deaths. It is the second most common cause of death formen on the job, behind motor vehicle accidents. As a matter offact, murder is the leading cause of death for workers under age18 and women on the job - more than any other source of occu-pational injury. Men however, are at three times the risk ofbecoming victims of workplace homicides than women. Forty-eight percent of nonfatal assaults in the workplace occur inhealth care settings. Nonfatal assaults occur among men andwomen at almost equal rates. Nonfatal workplace assaults resultin more than 876,000 lost workdays and $16 million in lostwages. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/violfs.html)

The four types of violence that occur in the workplace are:

• Violence from customers and clients• Violence between workers, or by former workers• Domestic violence that spills over to the workplace• Violence associated with robbery or other crimes

Of these, "violence associated with robbery or other crimes"accounts for approximately two-thirds of the estimated 1,750000 violent crimes in the workplace (including nearly 1,000homicides and over 36,000 sexual assaults) that occur annuallyin the U.S. (Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau ofJustice Statistics)

The FBI has identified risk factors that increase the likelihood ofa person committing an act of workplace violence, including:drug & alcohol abuse, personality conflicts, a grudge over agrievance, access to weapons, and personal, financial and emo-tional problems. In addition, the FBI has also identified risk fac-tors for becoming a victim of violence while at work. While fewof us like to think we're vulnerable to this kind of crime, howmany of these risk factors describe your work? (Source: U.S.Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation)

• Exchanging money with the public• Working alone or in small numbers• Working in a regulatory capacity

• Working late at night or early in the morning hours• Working in a high crime area• Working in community settings or homes• Working for the government

If you can identify with one or more of these risks, the bad newsis that you are at an increased risk for violence. The good newsis that, most of the time, violent behavior is predictable and pre-ventable, and there are things you can do to reduce your riskwhen dealing with potentially violent situations:

Always be aware of warning signs of violence! Pay attention tothese classic warning signs of violence. Of course, in and ofthemselves, none of these behavior signs is necessarily indicativeof impending violence, but added together, they become moreworrisome. (Source: de Becker, Gavin, The Gift of Fear)

• Intimidating, harassing, bullying, belligerent, or otherinappropriate and aggressive behavior.

• Numerous conflicts• Having access to weapons, like guns and knives• Fascination with, approval of, or identification with violence • Direct or veiled threats• Mental illness/psychosis/paranoia• Substance abuse• Romantic obsession• Extreme changes in normal behaviors• A history of violent behavior

Message from thePresident

will return next issue

Stay Aware to Stay Alive -Preventing Workplace Violenceby Jamie Burns, Ed.M.Illinois Department of Public HealthCenter for Innovation, Technology, and Education

See Workplace Violence on next page


Use conflict resolution communication techniques.

• Practice active listening• Apologize: "I'm sorry."• Acknowledge the person's feelings/emotions: "I can see that

you are angry (frustrated, upset, etc.)"• Problem solve: "Let's see if we can figure out what went

wrong," "Let's work together to find a solution," etc.• Set limits in a non-threatening way: "If we are going to be able

to solve this issue, I need to ask you to lower your voice." Or simply, "Maybe I need to come back at a better time."

Be aware and be prepared. Stay aware of your coworkers' andcustomers' issues. Ask yourself: Have I had trouble with thisperson in the past? Does this person have anger issues? A histo-ry of violence? And especially in the field: are there weapons onthe premises? Dogs?

If you are told to leave, or you feel threatened or afraid, LEAVEand don't return without back-up. Pay attention and trust yourinstincts - enough said.

Learn to de-escalate violent behavior. Never meet aggressionwith aggression! People often become violent when they feelthreatened. The last thing you want to do with someone who isexhibiting warning signs of violence is to appear more threaten-ing. Keep a check on your body language and stance! Keepyour sentences brief and safety-focused. Lower your voice involume and tone, and speak at a slower pace. Most importantly,do NOT challenge them, do NOT insult them, and do NOT denywhat is happening. Try to leave them with an opportunity to saveface.

Remember, your safety is your number one priority!

• Avoid confrontations if at all possible• Leave if you are asked to• Act in a calm, non-threatening way• Keep sentences brief & safety focused• Always report violent incidences

Never allow a violent perpetrator to take you to a second loca-tion! This is critical - the only reason a perpetrator wants to takeyou to a second location is to do something to you that he can'tdo to you where you are. In the majority of cases where the vic-tim is taken to a second location (i.e., another area, a walk-incooler, a basement) by a violent perpetrator, the victim is killed.(Source: Illinois State Police)

Pay attention to your intuition and fear. Gavin de Becker, authorof The Gift of Fear, defines intuition as "knowing without havingall the facts." De Becker reminds us that man is the only animalthat will sense danger and keep right on going. He uses thisillustration: suppose you're a woman, alone, waiting for an ele-vator. When the elevator arrives and the door opens, somethingabout the person inside gives you "the creeps." What do you do?Most of us will push our feelings of fear aside and get on theelevator. Why? For many reasons: we don't want to live in fear,we have someplace to be, we don't want to hurt the person onthe elevator's feelings, etc. Our sense of fear is replaced byanother one: denial. No other animal does this - they listen totheir gift of fear and protect themselves accordingly.

As you go about your workday, keep these safety tips in mindand be prepared to act on them: Always be aware of your sur-roundings. Look for warning signs that tell you someone maybecome violent. Learn to de-escalate aggressive behavior. Leaveif you're asked to - or if your intuition tells you something iswrong or you feel afraid. Always remember that your safety isyour number one priority!

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1 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, while approximately15% of the population works for the government, however nearly 37%of reported violence is against government employees.

In perusing the various web sites fornewsworthy information, I stumbledacross a news release from CT in whichsome legislators were asking EPA toinvestigate the hazards associated withartificial turf. Apparently, the fill materialin at least some artificial turfs containspulverized rubber. In addition, lead chro-mate is used to provide color fastness,vibrancy, and UV stabilization accordingto a report the Synthetic Turf Council pre-sented to the Consumer Product SafetyCommission.

The rubber is reported to be a potentialrisk due to exposure to small particles aswell as chemical compounds releasedfrom the rubber from contact pressure andheat (sunlight, friction). The lead is not anexposure risk according to the SyntheticTurf Council.

While the discussion continues, at least beaware of the issue and take a look at acouple pieces of information. The CTDepartment of Health assembled a factsheet dated October 2007,http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/environ-

mental_health/pdf/artificial_turf_(2).pdf,and the Synthetic Turf Council's presenta-tion to CPSC is posted on the CPSC websitehttp://www.cpsc.gov/BUSINFO/Doyle.pdf. There may be more out there, so contin-ue the search if this topic is of interest toyou. Who knows, maybe someday, an N-95 respirator may be standard gear inaddition to a helmet and shoulder pads.

And You Thought Only the Game was Dangerous


On April 4th I had the privilege of speaking at the IEHA NorthChapter Annual Educational Conference in Elgin, Illinois. Thebottom line of my message was that we not only need to developmore "Food Safety Leaders", but we need to evaluate our ownbehaviors to ensure we are setting the best examples for others tofollow. Are you a Food Safety Leader? You are if you:

Know It's A Privilege

A Food Safety Leader, first and foremost, understands thatLeadership is a privilege. Recognizing this, a Food SafetyLeader will constantly search out new methods, ideas, andprocesses designed to engage and inspire people to take action.Sometimes the "action" is simply speaking up when you seesomething wrong. Sometimes it's physically taking action toensure the safety of others. And sometimes it's challenging thestatus quo (i.e.: "but that's the way we've always done it …") tomake a difference. More often than not, true Food SafetyLeaders don't just make a difference; they ARE the difference.

Influence Others

Whatever our job - environmental specialist, inspector, director,teacher, trainer, or coach - we have the privilege everyday toinspire others. Whether you are teaching a classroom full of stu-dents, speaking with a client on the phone, or walking an inspec-tion one-on-one, you have the opportunity to influence and

inspire people to change. A Food Safety Leader takes advantageof the opportunity to influence others every chance they get!

A "Tour Guide" to Learning

Food Safety Leaders know that adults may be complicated crea-tures, but the adult learning process is not really complicated atall. Adults learn best when they are engaged in their learningprocess, and are led to understand both the hows and the whys ofapplied learning.

Food Safety Leaders know that the old days of "lectured learn-ing" are long gone. Instead, we pride ourselves to be "TourGuides to Learning". Tour Guide principles can be applied one-on-one, with a group of 100 people, or any number in between.Great Food Safety Leaders step up to this learning challenge, puton their "Tour Guide" hat, and focus all their efforts on the stu-dents learning experience.

Be a Food Safety Leader. Be the One Who Will Be TheDifference.

To learn more about "Tour Guide" techniques, you can order BenOlson's new book "Great Trainers Make It Happen! onwww.Amazon.com or visit: www.CenterPointResources.biz.

Are You A Food Safety Leader?by Ben Olson, Center Point Resources, LLC

Caught on camera...The 2008 Central

Chapter AECCommittee:

Ali Reed and Jessica Siron (not pictured) fromISU; Randy Markillie, IDPH - Champaign Reg.Ofc., IEHA Awards Chair; Wil Hayes, Knox Co.PHD and IEHA President; Amy Necheles,Livingson Co. PHD; Jessica Thoron, SangamonCo. PHD; Colleen Swaim, Sangamon Co. PHD;Sharron Lafolette (not pictured), UIS, IEHADirector at Large.

For more pictures from this conference, see page 16.


Since the Board of Directors may seem like a group of people clouded in mystery (or at least clouded in something), one of ourIEHA members suggested we ask for profiles of our board members in order to learn more about those helping guide IEHA. Belowyou will find profiles for our first two volunteers, Wil Hayes and Todd Campbell. The intent was to keep it simple but share enoughinformation to help shed a bit more light on our leadership. Other board members will share their information in future issues.

IEHA News Member Profile: Jessica Thoron, Central Chapter Vice President

Number of years IEHA member: 11

Number of years in the EH field: 11

EH employer/s during your career: Woodford Co. Health Dept., Macoupin County Public Health Dept., Sangamon County Dept.of Public Health

Most and least favorite parts of EH career: I enjoy teaching food service courses and speaking to school children and seniorgroups about food safety and other environmental health topics. I think the public is much more aware of food safety than in thepast and we should use that as an opportunity to reach people. Because I tend to like to see things get done, probably my leastfavorite part of working for a government agency is the occasional bureaucracy!

Favorite pastime: Walking, painting, photography, scrapbooking

If I did not work in EH, I would like to be… Professional dog walker!

IEHA News Member Profile: Brad Rendleman,South Chapter Director until 2009

Number of years IEHA member: 15

Number of years in the EH field: 15

EH employer/s during your career: Southern Seven Health Department

Most and least favorite parts of EH career: Most - Helping people, whether it is set up a new business, home improvement, orjust answering their questions. Least - Having friends retire from the profession.

Favorite pastime: Hunting, fishing, and reading.

If I did not work in EH, I would like to be… I am not sure. EH is a dream profession for me.

Just Regular Folks - Getting toKnow Your Board of Directors


I have been privileged to practice environmental health in thetrenches as well as the managerial, policy and academic levelsfor almost 60 years. This has afforded me the opportunity toenvision things that never were and subsequently achieve someof my dreams. I cannot imagine a more satisfying career thanleading in developing agencies, statutes and programs; encourag-ing a number of outstanding protégés; and through such actionsprotecting the environment and public health for this and futuregenerations.

An associate remarked that life is composed of three parts.Those are learning, earning, and yearning to be young again.For me, the three parts of life are those of learning, earning, andreturning some of the knowledge gained during a lengthy publicservice career so that others may learn, earn, and return. I amfortunate in being able to do so through such opportunities asthis leadership session.

Environmental health practitioners who have achieved becomeaccustomed to the constant din of barking as a result of envision-ing and performing outside the box. Other practitioners acceptserenity within the silent halls of immobility.

Barking goes with the territory when one creates the future andescapes the confines of tradition and conformism.

Barking emanates from various interests including the privatesector, the media, the voluntary sector, the political sector, andpeer practitioners. And the barking signals opinions ranging fromjeers to cheers; from approval to disapproval.

Environmental health problems, programs, public expectations,agency responsibilities and leadership continuously change.Leaders have evolved from sanitary engineers through environ-mental health engineers, sanitarians and other environmentalhealth professionals to the current situation wherein profession-als other than environmental health professionals are increasing-ly filling leadership roles. At the state levels, responsibilitieshave shifted from public health departments to a variety of otheragencies that now administer at least 85% of environmentalhealth programs. To a lesser extent, similar change is occurringat the local level. And environmental health practice hasexpanded from narrowly oriented sanitation programs toembrace comprehensive environmental health. During all thesechanges, the vast majority of environmental health practitionershave remained silently parked, expecting somebody else to leadwhile remaining in their comfort zones believing that talking toeach other is doing something.

There are numerous outstanding leaders and role models in ourfield of practice, but I wish to select one as an example. JerroldMichael and I both served as Navy Corpsmen during WW II.Our careers paralled again while Jerry, still in his mid-twenties,was Manager of the Phoenix Environmental Health Program as aCDC assignee and I was the NM State Food Sanitarian. Jerryearned a graduate degree in public health engineering from JohnsHopkin and a MPH from the University of California. Jerry andI were co-recipients of the Mangold Award in 1963. Hisachievements in the Public Health Service are legendary andinclude key environmental health roles at CDC, the Division ofHealth Mobilization, the Indian Health Service, the ConsumerProtection and Environmental Health Service, and subsequentlyConsultant to EPA while in the Office of the Surgeon General.Working with Admiral John Todd, Jerry played a lead role inestablishing the Davis Calvin Wagner Award, the highest honorthe American Academy of Sanitarians bestows upon aDiplomate. He retired as an Admiral to become Dean of theSchool of Public Health at the University of Hawaii for severaldecades. Jerry currently serves as Emeritus Professor at Hawaii,Adjunct Professor of Global Health at the George WashingtonSchool of Public Health, and Visiting Professor in Thailand aswell as Beijing University. He has received Doctoral Degreesfrom Thailand and Tulane University. A Chair was created in hishonor in 1985 at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1987 theCommander of the Most Exalted Order of the Elephant was con-ferred upon him by the King of Thailand. In 1989 he was award-ed the Sang Kancil Gold Medal by the government of Malaysia.He serves as a consultant to the World Health Organization, theChina Medical Board, is past President of the U.S. Associationof Schools of Public Health, the founding President of the PHSCommissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement ofPublic Health, and an active participant in the national publichealth political process. Jerry is a long time Diplomate of theAmerican Academy of Sanitarians and a mentor to legions.

Jerry has sought frequent repotting to prevent becoming rootbound and has had an ever evolving vision. Sanitarian, Admiral,Professor, Dean, Doctor, friend and mentor to many, JerroldMichael has never parked and has created barking during hisentire career, some from envy, but mostly from applause.

Barking ensues when one creates new agencies, programs,approaches and questions established practice.

Dogs Don't Bark at Parked Cars:Leadership Midst the Din Larry Gordon, M.S., M.P.H., D.A.A.S., D.H.L. SanitarianPrepared for presentation at the NEHA Leadership Section, June 24, 2008, Tucson, AZ(reprinted with permission)

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Barking occurs when one markets environmental health benefitsthat reach beyond reduced disease and disability, and includeenhanced economic status, enhanced environmental quality,enhanced productivity, and enhanced educational achievement,as well as reduced social problems and health care costs.

Barking is heard when one stretches his/her imagination andembraces the comprehen-sive field of practice,rather than a traditionalhealth department sliverof the whole.Barking occurs when oneavows that professional-ism is derived fromachievement and result-ant recognition by peers,subordinates, the publicand public policy leaders,rather than beingengraved on a certificate.

Barking occurs when oneleads in designing, gain-ing approval, and imple-menting policy that willimprove environmentalhealth, rather than assum-ing that someone elsewill lead.

Barking occurs whenpractitioners compete forleadership roles in thecomplex spectrum ofpublic and private agen-cies delivering environ-mental health services.

Barking occurs when practitioners become effectively involvedin environmental health prevention measures such as the plan-ning stages of energy production, land use, transportationmethodologies, facility and product design, and resource utiliza-tion.

Barking occurs when practitioners maintain communication withpolicy officials at all levels of the public, private and voluntarysectors.

Barking occurs when practitioners fully cooperate with the com-plex array of media to keep the public advised of needs, prob-lems and accomplishments essential to ensure support.

Barking occurs when a practitioner corrects misleading mediareports, and disavows individuals and organizations that manipu-late science to further their political objectives.

Barking occurs when a practitioner questions existing and pro-posed requirements to ensure their validity.

Barking occurs when a practitioner engages in such controversialenvironmental health issues as global climate change, food irra-diation, genetically engineered foods, the desirable unification offood protection programs, and energy production and utilization.

Barking occurs whenleaders are out of stepwith their peers, andunderstand that everyaccepted opinion beginsas a minority of one.

Barking occurs whenleaders convert into reali-ty that coherent visionthat provides a platformon which to base andmarket their mission,their goals, their objec-tives, their programs andtheir policy actions.

Barking occurs when apractitioner leads inadressing environmentalhealth issues even in theabsence of statutoryauthority.

Barking results when aleader addresses prob-lems on a multiple goalbasis considering not

only the health impact, but also the effects on agriculture, recre-ation, wildlife, ecology, environmental quality and the economy.

Leaders continue to be those dedicated individuals who achieveeminence not because they wear the right labels or belong to theright organization, but because they have the right ideas, theright information and the right abilities at the right time.Effective environmental health leadership is profoundly com-plex, frequently controversial, and invariably the result of indi-vidual capacity and initiatives.

Those who are constantly striving, leading, making waves, anddefying tradition as appropriate, know that the constant din ofbarking goes with the territory.

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Experience, knowledge, initiative, vision and the courage toquestion the status quo as well as practice outside the establish-ment box bring novel perspectives that generate constructiveideas as well as barking.

Leaders have the capacity and confidence to apply their knowl-edge, skills, and abilities. They stand up for their beliefs, theypractice persistence and resilience, and they accept the fact thatif you want a place in the sun you have to expect a few blistersalong with the barking.

Leaders realize that trying to please everyone is a key to failure,and that the best way to avoid the din of barking is do nothing,say nothing, be nothing, and follow the path blazed by others.

Leadership on the road to improved environmental health is notan easy route. Only dead fish move with the current. But thereare no glass ceilings for qualified practitioners who lead andseek responsibility.

With tongue in cheek, I know that most of you are aware that theprincipals and practices of leadership are well known to childrenby the time they become teens, learned as they participated ingames and were programmed to respond to bells and whistlesbefore concepts and ideas. Almost any concept of leadershipthat is reduced to plain English elicits the response, "Oh yeah, Iknew that." Everyone knows these things because they havealready been led. But as practitioners, they also learn that:

Real leaders must be lovable. Staff will perform satisfactorilyfor money, but they only knock themselves out for love. Real leaders must be ruthless. A common observation is thatleaders must be prepared to sell their grandmothers if this willfurther the mission of the organization. Because people who areboth lovable and ruthless are relatively rare, real leaders are notcommon.

And, real leaders must be independently wealthy. The leaderwho is unduly concerned over a mortgage or educating childrenis usually in no position to hang tough when the situationbecomes intolerable. In the private sector, the stock optionhelps. In the public sector, protection afforded by a personnelsystem is preferable to no system. And, in academia, tenure isquestionably preferable to no tenure.For leaders, the din of barking is akin to the sound of music accompanying a job well done, indicating that leaders are notsatisfied with the status quo, and are taking positive steps tofully embrace the practice of environmental health.

Larry Gordon, M.S., M.P.H., D.A.A.S., D.H.L., has devotedalmost 60 years to environmental health including roles as acounty sanitarian, district sanitarian, state sanitarian, chief sani-tarian in a municipal health department, founding director of acity-county environmental health department, PHS consultant,PHS Commissioned Officer, frequent lecturer for CDC trainingcourses, founding director of a state environmental agency,founding director of a state scientific laboratory system, presi-dent of the American Public Health Association, state cabinetsecretary for health and environment, visiting professor of publicadministration, senior fellow of a university institute for publicpolicy, and adjunct professor of political science.

He was a Founder and is one of 4 Diplomate Laureates of theAmerican Academy of Sanitarians, and is a recipient of numer-ous state and national professional awards, as well as anHonorary Doctorate in 2007.

He was a founder of the Council on Education for Public Health,as well as a long time member of the National EnvironmentalHealth Science and Protection Accreditation Council.

He developed and gained enactment of numerous state and localenvironmental health measures, testified before the PresidentialCommittee on Executive Reorganization regarding the creationand scope of EPA, and testified before CongressionalCommittees regarding key environmental health issues.

He has over 240 publications and policy papers, many of whichmay be accessed at:

http://hsc.unm.edu/library/development/endowment/Gordon/index.shtml

and

http://www.ncleha.org/larrygordon/default.asp

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ELMHURST, Ill. - In 1976, Charles O'Hara, Sr. initiated aneffort that would distinguish his company, Anderson PestSolutions, as a leader in Integrated Pest Management and what istoday becoming known as "the green movement". His revolu-tionary concept was to bring Health Departments and PestManagement Professionals together to learn and develop moreeffective and low impact methods of controlling pests and pro-tecting human health and safety.

The vast majority of the 200+ attendees are city, county, stateand federal health officials. Other attendees include profession-als responsible for environmental control in pharmaceutical man-ufacturing, hospitals, nursing homes, food processing, restau-rants, hotels, property managers and even other pest controlcompanies. The event keeps professionals abreast of the latestindustry innovations and the reduction of broadcast pesticideapplications in favor of biological and environmental correctionsto control pests.

On May 1st, 2008, Anderson Pest Solutions hosted its 33rdannual Pest Solutions Seminar. The Anderson Annual Seminarshave traditionally featured some of the best speakers in theindustry. This year's seminar featured notable speakers Dr.Austin M. Frishman, Dr. Robert "Bobby" Corrigan (a formerFrishman student) and Dr. Gary Braness of Bayer EnvironmentalScience.

"We are very proud that Austin Frishman has been the featuredspeaker at our seminars for 33 years in a row", said MarkO'Hara, President of Anderson Pest Solutions, "Dr. Frishman hashad a great impact on the industry and our company over theyears". He has spoken at each seminar since the initial seminarin 1976 and has been instrumental in helping unite health offi-cials and pest management professionals toward a common goal:provide environmentally sound and effective pest solutions.In honor of this positive impact, Dr. Frishman was presentedwith a check in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Austin FrishmanScholarship at Purdue University. This scholarship supports stu-dent leaders interested in urban and industrial entomology.Anderson Pest Solutions provides residential and commercial

pest solutions throughout portions of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indianaand Missouri. Anderson distinguishes itself by providing themost inclusive guarantees, development of sustainable integratedpest prevention programs and the highest trained service team inthe region. In doing so Anderson achieved the industry'sQualityPro designation and is ranked in the top 40 companies inthe industry, nationwide. You can contact Anderson at 1-866-834-3301 or visit their website at

http://www.AndersonPestSolutions.com.

Anderson Pest Solut ionsContr ibutes to Fr ishmanScholarship at Purdue University


Newz Bitz * New Lead Rules for Contractors

To further protect children from exposure to lead-based paint,USEPA is issuing new rules for contractors who renovate orrepair housing, child-care facilities, or schools built before 1978.Under the new rules, workers must follow lead-safe work prac-tice standards to reduce potential exposure to dangerous levels oflead during renovation and repair activities.

The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Rule, whichwill take effect in April 2010, prohibits work practices creatinglead hazards. Requirements under the rule include implementinglead-safe work practices and ensuring the certification and train-ing for paid contractors and maintenance professionals workingin pre-1978 housing, child-care facilities, and schools. To fosteradoption of the new measures, EPA will also conduct an exten-sive education and outreach campaign to promote awareness ofthese new requirements.

The rule covers all rental housing and non-rental homes wherechildren under the age of six and pregnant mothers reside. Thenew requirements apply to the renovation, repair, or paintingactivities where more than 6 square feet of lead-based paint isdisturbed in a room or where 20 square feet of lead-based paintis disturbed on the exterior. The affected contractors includebuilders, painters, plumbers, and electricians. Trained contractorsmust post warning signs, restrict occupants from work areas,contain work areas to prevent dust and debris from spreading,conduct a thorough cleanup, and verify that cleanup was effec-tive.

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in paint andwas banned for residential use in 1978. Exposure to lead canresult in health concerns for both children and adults. Childrenunder six years of age are most at risk because their developingnervous systems are especially vulnerable to lead's effects andbecause they are more likely to ingest lead due to their more fre-quent hand-to-mouth behavior. Almost 38 million homes in theUnited States contain some lead-based paint, and today's newrequirements are key components of a comprehensive effort toeliminate childhood lead poisoning.

For more information on EPA's lead program, including informa-tion in Spanish, or to obtain copies of the rule and informationon how to comply, visit EPA's Lead homepage. For copies of theeducational brochures on this new program, call 1-800-424-LEAD [5323].

Newz Bitz * Environmental Health and Safety inSchools

School administrators, teachers, and parents may be interested toobtain a newly released federal brochure that provides guidelinesfor environmental health and safety in schools.

The booklet, "Healthy Schools, Lessons for a Clean EducationalEnvironment," was developed by EPA's New England regionaloffice. It provides an easy-to-read guide for administrators, edu-cators, and parents looking at ways to make sure local schoolbuildings provide a healthy learning environment.

"Across the country, more than 53 million children and 6 millionadults spend their days in our elementary and secondaryschools," said Robert Varney, regional administrator of EPA'sNew England office. "Reducing environmental risks inside thesebuildings is critical for public health and for our children to getthe education they need."

The brochures include sections on indoor air-quality issues, suchas mold, asthma, and radon; toxics; drinking water; outdoor air-quality issues such as UV rays and diesel buses; oil storage andhow to make schools green. The brochure is available at HealthySchools: Lessons for a Clean Educational Environment.

Newz Bitz * More Tools for Small Drinking WaterSystems

USEPA is rolling out an important management tool for smalldrinking water and wastewater systems. Titled, "Check UpProgram for Small Systems" (CUPSS), this user-friendly com-puter-based program assists owners and operators in developingand using plans for maintaining their systems and providingservice to their customers. CUPSS, with the support of EPA'spartners in the effort, will make a difference and help bridge thegrowing financial gap faced by small drinking water and waste-water systems as they repair, and replace infrastructure.

CUPSS uses information provided on the system's assets, opera-tion and maintenance activities and financial status to produce aprioritized asset inventory, financial reports and a customizedasset management plan. Asset management programs supportinformed budget discussions, boost efficiency of the utility, andimprove customer service by ensuring clean and safe water atcompetitive prices. CUPSS was developed by the Office ofWater as part of the agency's Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative.The effort received input from a large stakeholder workgroup,including representatives from several states, the National RuralWater Association, the Rural Community Assistance Partnership,and Environmental Finance Centers.

The CUPSS program and all supporting materials are availablefor immediate download. Kits including the material will also beavailable in May. EPA's newly updated website for small publicwater systems is available at Safe Water for Small Systems.

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Newz Bitz * Fido's Food and Samonella

An outbreak of human Salmonella infection, which occurred asfar back as 2006, has been traced to contaminated dry dog food,the first time such a link has been uncovered, according to U.S.officials.

Salmonella infections in humans from dry dog food may be anunder-recognized source of illness in people, especially youngchildren, officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention said.

The CDC isn't sure how the Salmonella bacteria got into the dogfood, although there have been previous cases of people con-tracting Salmonella infection from contaminated pet treats.The incidents of people becoming infected with Salmonella fromdry dog food occurred in 2006 and 2007. An estimated 70 peo-ple, mostly in the Northeast, were infected by dog food producedby Mars Petcare at its Pennsylvania plant. About 40 percent ofthose infections involved infants, according to the report, pub-lished in the May 16 issue of the CDC's Morbidity and MortalityWeekly Report.

Most of the cases occurred in Pennsylvania (29), New York(nine) and Ohio (seven). There were also reported cases inAlabama, California, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan,Minnesota, North Dakota, North Carolina and Virginia.

Among the 61 people whose ages were available, the median agewas 3 years, and 24 were less than 1 year old. Of the 38 peoplefor whom clinical information was available, 15 (39 percent) hadbloody diarrhea. For the 45 persons whose hospitalization statuswas known, 11 (24 percent) had to be hospitalized. No deathswere reported, according to the report.

No pets became ill. However, Salmonella was identified in fecessamples from dogs that ate the dry food. In addition, Salmonellawas found in open bags of the pet food fed to the dogs and inunopened bags of dog food made in the Pennsylvania plant, theCDC said.

Mars Petcare voluntarily recalled some bags of the two brands offood involved, but neither of the recalled brands was related tohuman illness, the CDC said.

Infection with the Salmonella bacteria produces an illness calledsalmonellosis. According to the CDC, most infected peopledevelop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps within 12 to 72hours. The illness typically lasts four to seven days, and mostpeople recover without treatment. But, for some, the diarrheamay be so severe that they need to be hospitalized. In thesepatients, the infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream, and then to other parts of the body, leading to death

unless antibiotics are administered promptly. The elderly, infants,and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to havea severe illness.

Salmonella infection typically comes from undercooked eggs,poultry, or meat, but can also result from direct contact withfarm animals, reptiles and pets. To prevent infection, the CDCrecommends washing your hands immediately after handling thefood, including dry dog food.

Source: Medline Plus, Wednesday, May 21

Newz Bitz * Swim Safe

IDPH, SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - As swimming pools, water parksand beaches prepare to open for the season this upcomingMemorial Day weekend, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, IllinoisDepartment of Public Health (IDPH) Director is encouraginghealthy swimming behaviors to prevent related illnesses duringNational Recreational Water Illness Awareness Week.Swimming is the second most popular recreational activity in theUnited States according to the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC), and it is the most popular activity for chil-dren. An average of five Cryptosporidium outbreaks were report-ed in 1995-2004. In 2006, 22 outbreaks were reported in the U.S.- three in Illinois.

Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs likeCrypto (short for Cryptosporidium), Giardia, E. coli 0157:H7,and Shigella, and are spread by accidentally swallowing waterthat has been contaminated with fecal matter. You share thewater with everyone in the pool. If someone with diarrhea con-taminates the water, swallowing the water can make you sick.Most germs are killed by chlorine, but some germs, like Crypto,are resistant to chlorine and can live in pools for days. That iswhy even the best maintained pools can spread illnesses.Therefore, healthy swimming behaviors are needed to protectswimmers from RWIs and will help stop germs from getting inthe pool in the first place. The following are six "PLEAs" thatpromote healthy swimming:

• PLEASE don't swim when you have diarrhea. This isespecially important for kids in diapers. You can spread germs in the water and make other people sick.

• PLEASE don't swallow the pool water. In fact, avoid getting water in your mouth.

• PLEASE practice good hygiene. Take a shower beforeswimming and wash your hands after using the toilet orchanging diapers. Germs on your body end up in the water.

• PLEASE take your kids on bathroom breaks or change diapers often. Waiting to hear "I have to go" may mean that it's too late.

• PLEASE change diapers in a bathroom and not at poolside. Germs can spread to surfaces and objects in and around the pool and spread illness.

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• PLEASE wash your child thoroughly (especially the rear end) with soap and water before swimming. Everyone has invisible amounts of fecal matter on their bottoms that ends up in the pool.

Improper chemical balance in pools, water parks and spas can also cause illness and are often identified by burning eyes, nose and lungs. The following are things you can look for to prevent illness.

• Clean and clear pool water; you should be able to clearly see any painted stripes and the bottom of the pool.

• Smooth pool sides; tiles should not be sticky or slippery. • No odor; a well-chlorinated pool has little odor. A strong

chemical smell indicates a maintenance problem. • Pool equipment working; you should hear pool pumps and

filtration running and feel water coming into the pool fromsubmerged inlets.

• Skimmers or gutters should not be flooded, but have a thinlayer of water running over the edge.

You can ask for water quality readings or check the pool wateryourself for adequate chlorine (1-4 parts per million) and pH(7.2-7.8) levels. Chlorine and pH test strips are available at localhome improvement stores, discount retailers and pool supplystores.

General safety precautions should also be taken when swimmingsuch as wearing sunscreen and using caution on slick decks ornear diving boards and water slides.

In order to minimize these risks, the Illinois Department ofPublic Health requires the state's 3,500 licensed swimming facil-ities to meet water quality and safety standards, including engi-neering design standards that apply to pools, spas, beaches,water supplies, bather preparation areas, and water treatment sys-tems. The Department enforces these rules and regulationsthrough plan approvals and inspections.

For more information about recreational water illness preventionvisit http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/swimmingpools.htm orhttp://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming.

Newz Bitz * Water Watch April 25, 2008

On April 25, 2008, IDPH advised residents who obtain theirdrinking water from private wells in the Hennepin area to testtheir water for possible groundwater contamination. Routine test-ing of the city's municipal water wells by the IllinoisEnvironmental Protection Agency (IEPA) indicates contamina-tion could be present in the area's private wells.

Although the contaminants were found in Hennepin's source

water, contaminants are removed at the city's water supply treat-ment plant to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stan-dards, so those using the public water supply are not affected.Persons with private wells located within the area east of theIllinois River, north of Coffee Creek extending one mile north ofRoute 71, and west of Route 26, are encouraged to have theirwater tested by a private laboratory.

The contaminant tetrachloroethylene was detected at a levelabove the groundwater quality standard.

A list of private laboratories approved for testing can be obtainedby calling Illinois Department of Public Health's Peoria office at309-693-5360. Once samples have been analyzed, residents cancall the health department for an explanation of the test results.The risk of adverse health effects depends on the level of con-taminants in the water and the length of exposure. Long-termexposure to this chemical may increase the risk of liver and kid-ney damage.

This information has been compiled from historic data and isprovided to the public to ensure full disclosure of state records.

Newz Bitz * Quicker Lake Water Test

Children age 10 and younger are more likely than older kids andadults to be sickened by swimming in bacteria-contaminatedwater, researchers from the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionreport.

Experts had long suggested that children might be at greater riskof swimming-related illness than adults, Dr. Timothy J. Wade ofthe EPA's National Health and Environmental Effects ResearchLaboratory in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and colleagues note,but this is the first research to show that this is actually the case.Wade and his team also found that an experimental method forgauging water quality by checking for bacterial DNA was notonly quicker than the standard technique, but better able to pre-dict pollution-associated health risks.

"Overall the current guidelines are protecting public health, butthis probably has the potential to do better," Wade told ReutersHealth. "Results can be obtained much faster and therefore anaction could be taken much faster."

He and his colleagues compared water contamination levels andillness risk among visitors to three beaches on Lake Michiganand one on Lake Erie in 2003 and 2004.

Currently, local authorities will typically test beach water qualityby trying to grow certain types of bacteria from water samples,which can take 24 to 48 hours to yield results. The newermethod called quantitative polymerase chain reaction (QPCR)




may be able to reveal contamination levels in as little as twohours.

To determine how well testing methods were able to gauge ill-ness risk, the researchers tested water quality. Ten to 12 dayslater they interviewed people who had been visiting the beach onthat day to see if anyone had gotten sick. Their analysis covered78 days and included 1,359 water samples and 21,105 inter-views.

On about one-third of the days, levels of Enterococcus bacteriain the water exceeded recommended levels as measured by stan-dard tests, the investigators found.

The risk of reporting gastrointestinal illness after a beach visitrose as the amount of Enterococcus in the water, measured byQPCR, increased, the researchers found, and the increased riskwas greater among children 10 years old and younger.

Enterococcus levels as measured by QPCR were a more accuratepredictor of illness risk than the standard testing method.

"In terms of the overall ability to predict health effects, the newmethod was better," Wade said. Some localities are experiment-ing on their own with QPCR for testing water quality, he added,although the older method remains the standard for public healthadvisories.

Source, Medline plus, Wednesday, May 7, 2008


IEHA Board member Maureen O’Dea got to see the Cubs after winning a drawing at theMcCloud Pest Control Seminar in March. Congratulations Mo!

Photo provided by Maureen O’Dea


Central Chapter AEC PhotosPhotos provided by Jessica Thoron

Angela Harris, Recycling Coordinator ofSangamon County Dept. of Public Health andTed Smith of USEPA who both spoke onEnvironmental Effects of PharmaceuticalWaste.

Jay Wilson from Taylor Equipment who spokeon Cleaning Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines

Elizabeth Watkins of IDPH - Div. of Food, Drugs &Dairies who spoke on Food and Honey Processing.

Andy Weisenhoffer of IL Assoc. ofGroundwater Professionals who spoke onSandy Soil Well Installation pictured withJessica Thoron, IEHA Central Chapter VP.


Ten reasons to visit the IEHA website1.Join the conversation. The IEHAmembers only forum gives IEHA mem-bers a chance to discuss issues related toIEHA and environmental health.Interested? Contact the IEHA Office for alogin and password.

2. Stay Current. The IEHA public websitehas a current news section. It also has acalendar page which lists upcoming envi-ronmental health educational events andprovides links to registration materials.

3. Learn. Back issues of the IEHA Newsare available in pdf format. Downloadthem or read them online. IEHA also hasa history page with information about thestoried history of our association.

4. Become an activist. The public web-site has a page devoted to current legisla-tion of interest to the environmental healthprofession. Also, lists of state and federalelected officials are provided.

5. Get an award. Applications for allIEHA awards and stipends are providedfor download.

6. Get a job. The public site has an“opportunities” page which lists job open-ings in the environmental health profession.

7. Stay in touch. Contact information isprovided for the IEHA office as well as allthe elected officers and committee chairs.

Check us out at:

http://ieha.us

IEHA OfficeContact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 609Rochelle, Il 61068-0609

Phone: (815) 562-1040Fax: (815) 562-6448Email: [email protected] Site: http://www.ieha.usOffice Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

IEHA Office Staff:Phone Email

Matt Eggleston 815-562-1040 [email protected] Ebelherr 815-761-3842 [email protected] Chase 815-562-1040 [email protected]


President

Wil HayesKnox County Health Department1361 W Freemont StreetGalesburg, IL 61401Phone: 309-344-3314 x 235Fax: 309-344-5049Email: [email protected]

President-Elect

Kerry Abdullah Village of Rolling Meadows 36 Kirchoff Road Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone: 847-394-8500 Fax: 847-394-8710E-mail: [email protected]

Past-President

Todd Campbell1008 Farwell CourtGurnee, IL 60031Phone / Fax: (847) 918-1976Email: [email protected]

Treasurer

Beverly SlabyVillage of Wheeling111 S Northgate ParkwayWheeling, IL 60090Phone: 847-459-2621Fax: 847-459-2656Email: [email protected]

Secretary

Amy Serby Kendall County Health Department 811 W. John Street Yorkville, IL 60560 Phone: 630-553-8060 Fax: 630-553-9603E-mail: [email protected]

North Chapter Vice-President

Jeff BohnerVillage of Arlington Heights33 S. Arlington Heights RoadArlington Heights, Illinois 60005Phone: 847-368-5784Fax: 847-368-5980Email: [email protected]

North Chapter Director until 2010

Stan Ciezczak1955 W North AveMelrose Park, IL 60160Phone: 708-531-6883Fax: 708-531-6693Email: [email protected]

Central Chapter Vice-President

Jessica ThoronSangamon County Department of Public Health2501 N. Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, Illinois 62702Phone: 217-535-3100Fax: 217-535-3104Email: [email protected]

Central Chapter Director Until 2008

Randy MarkillieChampaign Regional OfficeIllinois Department of Public Health2125 S. First StreetChampaign, IL 61820Phone: 217-278-5900Fax: 217-278-5959Email: [email protected]

South Chapter Vice-President

Andrea KohringMonroe-Randolph Bi-County Health Department901 Illinois Ave, Suite AWaterloo, Illinois 62298Phone: 618-939-3871Fax: 618-939-4459

Who’s Who in IEHAIEHA Board of Directors2008 - 2009


South Chapter Director until 2009

Brad RendlemanSouthern Seven Health Department37 Rustic Campus DriveUllin, IL 62992Phone: 618-634-2297Fax: 618-634-9394Email: [email protected]

Director-at-Large until 2010

Sharron LaFollette, Ph.D. Chair Department of Public HealthUniversity of Illinois at SpringfieldOne University Plaza, MS PAC 308Springfield, IL 62703-5407 Office: PAC 306Phone: 217-206-7894 Fax: 217-206-7807 E-mail: [email protected]


Maureen O’Dea 2767 GirardEvanston, IL 60201Phone: 847-491-1708 E-mail: [email protected]


Kyle ClemensDuPage County Health Department111 N County Farm RoadWheaton, IL 60187Phone: 630-682-7979 x 7183Fax: 630-462-7945Email: [email protected]

Awards Committee

Randy Markillie Champaign Regional Office Illinois Department of Public Health 2125 S. First Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-278-5914 E-mail: [email protected]

Finance Committee

Beverly SlabyVillage of Wheeling111 S Northgate ParkwayWheeling, IL 60090Phone: 847-459-2621Fax: 847-459-2656Email: [email protected]

Constitution & By-laws Committee

Bonnie Burnett Village of Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Phone: 847-470-5221Fax: 847-663-6185 E-mail: [email protected]

Tellers Committee

Diana Golden 1321 Lake Shore Drive Greenville, IL 62246 E-mail: [email protected]

Membership Committee

Wayne MelicharBuffets Inc. 1200 W. Monroe Street, #419Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: 312-421-9980 E-mail: [email protected]

Publications Committee

Glenn Filip Hewitt Associates 100 Half Day Road Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Phone: 847-295-5000Fax: 847-883-4960E-mail: [email protected]

Committee and Technical Section Chairs2008 - 2009


Public Relations Committee

Kailas Nagaraj City of Evanston Health Department 2100 Ridge Avenue, Suite G600 Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-866-2948, ext. 2321E-mail: [email protected]

Strategic Planning

Larry MackeyLake County Health Department121 E Grand AvenueLake Villa, IL 60046Phone: 847-356-6222Email: [email protected]

Legislative

Bonnie BurnettVillage of Morton Grove6101 Capulina AvenueMorton Grove, IL 60053Phone: 847-470-5221Fax: 847-663-6185Email: [email protected]

Nominating


Professional Development Committee

Donnie SimmonsLivingston County Health DepartmentP.O. Box 650Pontiac, IL 61764Phone: (815) 844-7174Fax: (815) 842-2408Email: [email protected]

Academic Task Force Committee

Vacant

Food Technical Section

Kathi Landow DuPage County Health Department 1111 N. County Farm RoadWheaton, IL 60187 Phone: 630-682-7979 ext. 7179Fax: 630-462-7945E-mail: [email protected]

Water Technical Section


Onsite Wastewater Technical Section

Chad Moorman Private Sewage Program Division of Environmental Health Illinois Department of Public Health 525 W. Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 Phone: 217-524-4137 E-mail: [email protected]

Pest/Vector Control Technical Section

Randy Markillie Champaign Regional Office Illinois Department of Public Health 2125 S. First Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-278-5914 E-mail: [email protected]

General Environmental Health Technical Section

Evelyn NeavearTazewell County Health Department21306 IL Route 9Tremont, IL 61568-9252Phone: 309-477-2223Email: [email protected]

Management Technical Section

Vacant

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