Sparc Helps Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Improve the Quality of Their Lives

Summer 2010

Sparc MattersTaking pride in a job well done

Success can be measured in different ways. At Sparc, some of the best success sto-

ries happen when an individual be-comes independent, working and living on their own.

Over the last several months, Sparc has highlighted a few of these individuals who have progressed to the point where Sparc has a limited role in their lives.

n Achieving One’s gOAls And dreAms

The success of Mary Jo Nance is one of simple triumph and tenac-ity. She is a young woman with a

developmental disability who has overcome abuse and neglect to be-come a productive member of the community.

“With the introduction of a guardian, Mary Jo was able to enjoy the protection of a person who had Mary’s best interests in mind,” Da-vid Ziebler, Sparc’s Supported Em-ployment Manager, says. “Without the participation of a guardian in her life, Mary Jo may not have been able to seek the services or crucial supports she needed.”

Mary Jo and Tim have both worked hard to become Sparc success stories.

see Sparc SuceSS on page 6

Golf Outing page 4

annual Meeting page 8

above & Beyond page 9

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Sparc Matters is published quarterly by Sparc, a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization that supports children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities.

Copyright 2010 by Sparc. All rights reserved.

Readers, in the ongoing effort to produce a responsive publication that interests and benefits you, Sparc welcomes your feedback, questions and ideas. Please write to Sparc, attn. Publications, 232 Bruns Lane, Springfield, IL 62702 or to sparcmatters@spfldsparc.org.

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sparc directors

Carlissa PuckettCEO

Craig ClarkDirector of Finance

Jeff JohnstonDirector of Human Resources

Greg O’ConnorDirector of Vocational Services& Acting Director of Residential

Managing well during difficult times

Jim DavisPresident

Board of Directors

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The state of Illinois began its new fiscal year on July 1st, but even though we now have a new state bud-get, there has been no change in the discouraging

outlook for the state’s finances going forward. Of particular note is the forecast that even longer delays are likely to be implemented by the state in paying its bills, and it is typi-cally these late payment issues that are the most troubling for agencies like Sparc. Although the precise impact of the new state budget on Sparc is still somewhat uncertain, we do know that at a minimum, Sparc’s Epilepsy Resource Center will cease operations late this year due to a loss of state funding. Other cuts may or may not be implemented as the year unfolds.

Unfortunately, Sparc has no control over the state’s finances, and minimal ability to shape the state’s budget priorities. However, there is much that Sparc does control, and its ability to manage these elements is critically important to maintaining a fiscally sound organization. Among the list of such “controllables” are: 1) the level of under-standing of the state’s complex regulations and the resulting ability to capture every dollar earned for services provided; 2) the energy and diligence devoted to seeking out and obtaining grant funding from all available sources; 3) the ability to safeguard and properly account for all funds flowing in and out of the agency; 4) the ability to prepare a budget that properly recognizes the agency’s current fiscal situation and the ability to manage operations in conformance with that budget; and 5) the ability to manage the cash flow issues that have been created by the state’s late payment prac-tices. I can assure you that Sparc management is focused on each of the elements just listed, and because of this focus, continues to maintain its reputation as a well managed and efficient organization making a difference in the lives of hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities. For the details of one recent success (paratransit vans grant) see the story elsewhere in this publication. For other examples, as well as a host of other valuable information, visit our website at www.spfldsparc.org.

Although I wish it were not the case, it appears highly likely that budget shortfall issues at the state will continue to create significant issues for Sparc for the foreseeable future. As we face continued uncertainty and distractions in the period ahead, the abil-ity of management to stay focused on the controllables will be the key factor that will allow Sparc to continue to successfully fulfill its mission. Certainly nothing should be taken for granted, but we can take at least some comfort in the realization that Sparc has a proven ability to manage well during difficult times.

I will close with a painful personal acknowledgement of the recent death of Dr. Earl Loschen. Although I did not know Dr. Loschen nearly as long as many others in the Sparc community, he quickly became a friend, a mentor and an inspiration for me. We were so very fortunate to have him among us, and we deeply grieve his passing.

Sincerly,

Jim Davis

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The Leland-Somonauk-Sandwich FFA painted the decks at three Sparc group homes on June 7th. To see more photos of the group hard at work, go to www.spfldsparc.org and click on the Get Involved link.

Volunteers spruce-up Sparc group homes

Through a United Way volunteer day, four women from Wells Fargo, Darcy Baldwin, Amy Fisher, Shan-non Willaby and Chrissy Dunbar, did some land-scape work at a Sparc group home. They planted flowers, removed yard waste, added rock around the foundations and also added mulch to flower beds.

Thank you to both groups for supporting Sparc by donating your time and hard work.

If you would like to volunteer contact Martha Blackwell at 217-793-2206 Ext 167 or at mblackwell@spfldsparc.org

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The 2010 Mike Ference Golf Scramble for Sparc was a huge success. We went above and be-

yond our budgeted goal. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, participants and volunteers for making this one of our most successful golf events.

Winners of the tournament:

1st Place men’s Steve Otten, Dan Call, Ben Call, Bill Marriot

1st Place Women’s Mary Ann Laurenzana, Carrie Daykin, Coleen Rosenthal, Julie Hagele

1st Place mixed Peggy Ference, Matt Ference, David Brown IV, Matt Ference Jr.

2nd Place men’s Gerry Gardiner, Greg Ranaletta, Larry Eastep, Dave Figueria

2nd Place Women’s Judy Rader, Marilyn Egger, Juanita McCaffrey, Bonnie Gladden

2nd Place mixed Jan Bulthaus, Russ Ruda, Linda Sher-wood, Auggie Egger (tie)

Mike Pence, Jake Burris, Mary Ellen Brown, David Brown (tie)

Read about Peggy Ference on Page 9

longest drive man Mike Smith

longest drive Woman Julie Hagele

closest to Pin manDavid Burnett

closest to Pin WomanJudy Rader

longest PuttJim Adkins

2010 Mike Ference Golf Scramble for Sparc July 9, 2010

Golfers Tee-Up for Sparc

Peggy Ference golfed with her brother Matt, his son Matt Jr. and her nephew, David Brown IV. Peggy was the tournament sponsor.

Mike Gorman of The Dove Team at RE/MAX Professionals donated his time and took photos of the event, including all the foursomes who participated. If you would like a photo e-mailed to you, contact Todd Spann at 217-793-2206, Ext. 145 or tspann@spfldsparc.org.

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Tournament sponsorPeggy Ference

event sponsor

Dominion

Beverage sponsorGilson Enterprises

golf Ball sponsor

Ameren

Tee gift sponsorFairway Lawn Care

Prize sponsorGuardian Life

lunch sponsor

Marine Bank

donors709 Package Liquors

A & B PrintingAce HardwareAlmost Magic

Ameriprise Financial, Brian BarsteadAppearancesApple Barn

Ben Call, Real Estate GroupBJ Salons

Border CreationsBrandt Consolidated, Inc.

Brinner FarmsBrown, Mary Ellen

Brown, Hay & StephensBuckley’s

Buffalo Wild WingsBulthaus, JanBunn O-Matic

Carlos O’Kelly’sCharlie Gramlich

Cheddar’sCiber, Inc.

Complete Care PharmaciesCrane Creek Golf Course

Crawford, Murphy & TillyDavis, Jim, Cindy & Sara

D H BrownE & F Distributing

Eastep, LesEck, Schaefer & Punke

Ed Mahoney, ReMax Professionals

EnhancementsFerence FamilyGardiner, Gerry

Garland Brinner & AssociatesGCG FinancialGoldblatt, Jerry

Green Family StoresHalverson Construction Company

Halverson, SteveHanson Professional Services

Hart-Clayton, Inc.Hoover, David & Nora

Illini Country ClubIllinois National Bank

Illinois Symphony OrchestraJames McDermott, DDS

John W. RidgesJust Hair

Kimler, JoyMartin, Kristy

Midwest Office SupplyMontvale Dental Center

Mosser’s ShoesNaturally You

Newman Alton ConstructionParadise Casino & Hotel

PeerlessPiper Glen

Precision Window & DoorQuality Spirits DirectRettig, Dr. Angelique

Robert “Chick” Fritz DistributorsR.W. Troxell Insurance, Kevin Timoney

Sachi FlowersSangamon Realty

SB Financial, Karen HansenSix Flags St. LouisSkeff Distributing

Skinner, Copper & Ehmen Wealth Mgmt, LLCSparkling Clean Car Wash

Spinner PlasticsSpringfield Plastics

Stephen A. Kaplan, DDSStoller Wholesale

Sundown Super TanThe WardrobeTitchenal, Kay

Tom Cavanagh, Sangamon County TreasurerVerizon

Zara’s Collision CenterVono Medical Supplies

Once again, thanks to everyone for making this another great event.

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While having a guardian was need-ed to help protect Mary Jo from further abuse and exploitation, it also made her realize that she wanted to become inde-pendent. When you have a guardian, decisions are sometimes made for you, such as what you can eat or whether or not you can go outside for a walk.

“Mary Jo’s ability to make deci-sions was compromised,” Ziebler says. “Because of this, Mary Jo lived a life full of restrictions, and though these restrictions were present as a means of protection and guidance, Mary Jo grew to resent her lot in life and realized that she wanted to pursue guardianship of herself.”

Along with the decision to pursue guardianship, Mary Jo decided that she was going to get a job within the com-munity. Not just any job, either, but a job at a daycare center. This certainly wasn’t an easy goal as there is still a stigma that surrounds individuals with disabilities in the work force. Through perseverance, and the guidance and support of the Sparc Supported Em-ployment program, Mary Jo was able to fulfill her dream of working in a day care center and breaking through soci-etal barriers.

She has worked hard and has earned the respect of both her co-workers and the patrons of the day care center.

“She’s awesome,” Lisa Davis, Di-rector of Gingerbread House Day Care, says. “She’s been here nearly 11 years. She’s family.”

“I love it,” Mary Jo says. Her favorite part of the job is when

she sees the smiling faces on the kids. Upon beginning her employment, as

is the case with all new individuals who are a part of Sparc’s Supported Em-ployment Program, she received a large degree of job coaching and support from the program. As she progressed and received continued support, she elevated her level of job proficiency so much that her job coaching and related

supports were reduced to the minimum amount of job coaching.

“She’s become very independent,” Davis says. “It’s been great to watch her grow.”

Working at a day care was a big goal in Mary Jo’s life but her ultimate goal was obtained when she became her own guardian. With the ability to make deci-sions on her own without intervention, she was able to move out of her group home and into her own apartment.

“Mary Jo is now her own guardian, lives in her own apartment, which is fi-nanced with the money she earns from the job, and enjoys the freedom and in-dependence that come along with hold-ing a position of employment for 10 years,” Ziebler says. “With the help of the Supported Employment program, Mary Jo was able to achieve her dream of working as a productive member of society.”

There is no greater success than a person achieving one’s goals and dreams while producing and giving back to the community that helped them accomplish their aspirations.

n sWeePing successThe Administration Building at

Sparc has a very enthusiastic, fun-lov-ing, work-conscious employee who can talk sports, weather, and current events with anyone in the building. His name is Tim Price and he is an individual who Sparc supports through its Supported Employment program.

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Every Monday and Wednesday you can see Tim going from office to office performing his janitorial duties – strik-ing up conversations along the way. Talking about the weather is a popu-lar conversation with Tim as it plays a major role in his transportation options back and forth to work. If the weather is nice out, Tim will ride his bicycle to work; otherwise he will use the Spring-field Mass Transit system.

Along with being a janitor at Sparc, Tim also cleans a local church three days a week. To help keep himself on track with his busy schedule, Tim relies on technology.

“Tim is so savvy, in fact, that he car-ries around two cell phones to stay on task,” Ryan Dowd, Associate Director of Vocational Services, says. “He uses one cell phone given to him with lim-ited minutes to talk to family members, and the other cell phone he purchased on his own to talk to his friends. He also says that one helps keep him on time to his destinations.”

If anything can top his love for the weather, it would be wrestling. Spring-field recently held a wrestling event that Tim was able to attend by himself. He was beaming the next day, looking forward to talking about the event to anyone within listening range at work. He talked about what a great seat he had, how neat it was to see his favorite wrestlers up front, and the excitement of purchasing everything that caught his eye at the souvenir stand.

“Tim probably spent over $200 when all was said and done, but the pride that he had on this face in talk-ing about how he spent his hard-earned money was truly something to behold,” Greg O’Connor, Director of Vocational Services, says.

Tim has made a transition that hope-fully many more individuals who are supported by Sparc will make.

“Tim is a co-worker here at Sparc, not ‘Tim-the individual from Support-ed Employment, who works at Sparc Administration Building.’ The differ-ence between the two is immense,”

O’Connor says. “If Tim were to have a flat tire on his way into work one day, no one here would say, ‘Yep. Better get Tim’s case worker on the phone to help deal with that problem.’ We would say, ‘Tim had a flat tire on his way in. Who’s got a second to pick him up?’”

At the Sparc Administration Build-ing, Tim is simply one of the workers and that in itself is a success.

n gerAldine Finds success AT mcdOnAlds

Geraldine Kuznik is a perfect exam-ple of how Sparc programs can benefit individuals with a developmental dis-ability.

After two and half years in the Sparc Supported Employment program, Ger-aldine graduated with high marks. In fact, she received a perfect evaluation from McDonalds.

Since graduating in November of 2009, Geraldine has been working at McDonalds with no Sparc job coach – and she couldn’t be happier.

“I love my job,” Geraldine says with a big smile. “I’m a lobby girl.”

Working the lobby consists of wip-ing off tables, cleaning the trays, keep-

ing up with the beverage counter and things of that nature.

Ronald Kuznik, Geraldine’s brother, credits Sparc for his sister’s success.

“They (Sparc) taught her job skills and if she did something the wrong way they would show her the right way to do it,” Kuznik says. “Sparc helped get her to where she is today.”

Over the years, Geraldine has held several different jobs. She was a dish-washer at Conn’s Cafeteria from 1975 until she took at job at Goodwill in 1980. She went on to work at the Fleet-wood restaurant and B&G Café until 2006.

“Geraldine was tired of doing dishes so someone told us about Sparc and all the good things they do for folks like Geraldine, so we looked into it,” Ronald says. “We couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. I’m so proud of her.”

To read more success stories, go to sparc’s Web site at

www.spfldsparc.org.

Geraldine works four days a week at McDonalds as a “lobby girl.”

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Coming up next

Sparc’s 59th Annual Meet-ing will be held on Sep-tember 23, 2010 at Secret

Recipes on Normandy Road. Cocktails will begin at 6:00

p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. Awards will be handed out to individuals and employees. The cost is $10 each for employees and guest, $10 for individuals, and $25 for every-one else.

For more information, contact Martha Blackwell at 217-793-2206 Ext 167, mblackwell@spfldsparc.org or check out our website at www.spfldsparc.org.

This year, Sparc will hold its Starry Night formal event at the Governor’s Mansion on October 9, 2010.

Spend the evening with us and enjoy the music from the Prairie Aires as well as Plea-sure Chest, an award winning Blues band.

There will be heavy hors d’ouerves, des-sert and drinks provided throughout the eve-ning for $100 per person. Join in our live and silent auctions or purchase a chance in our ‘Diamonds in Ice’ contest.

Live entertainment from individuals sup-ported by Sparc will be especially enjoyable as the highlight of our evening.

Space will be limited, so watch your mail for the signup slips and get your reservation in early.

For more information, please contact Martha Blackwell at 217-793-2206 Ext 167, email at mblackwell@spfldsparc.org or check out our Web site at www.spfldsparc.org.

Sparc’s 59th Annual Meeting – September 23, 2010

Starry Night heads to the Gov’s Mansion – Oct. 9, 2010

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Peggy Ference’s win benefits SparcPeggy Ference won the chance of a

lifetime when she played the US Open Course at Pebble Beach the week be-fore the US Open.

Tiger Woods once was quoted as saying that no average golfer with a

10 handicap can play a U.S. Open course as it is prepared for the Open. That was the start of the an-nual four-play-er Golf Digest Challenge in which Ference got the chance to participate

after voters overwhelmingly chose her to play. Her goal was to break 100, which she did in practice rounds, but the course got a bit tougher when the television cameras were everywhere and a huge gallery was following her. In addition she was teamed up with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and actor Mark Walhberg. Peggy end-ed up shooting a 118, Wahlbeg made it through with 97, while Gretzky had 100 and Brees 102.

Peggy said that if she was voted in to play, she would donate a penny a vote to Sparc. She went far beyond that and donated $5,000 to the Mike Fe-rence Golf Scramble for Sparc and was named Tournament Sponsor for 2010.

Peggy’s brother, Mike, who passed away five years ago, served on the Sparc board of directors and loved the game of golf. Sparc has honored Mike’s memory by naming the annual golf outing after him.

donation to go towards updating bathrooms

The Springfield Rotary Foundation donated $1,500 to Sparc. The money will be used for updating the bathrooms

in one of Sparc’s group homes. This or-ganization helped Sparc purchase this group home several years ago with a down payment.

Ameren’s Jerome Themig signs Award check Over to sparc

Jerome Themig of Ameren received the AGA 2010 Milton W. Heath Sr. Me-morial Award. The award is given to an individual for their outstanding contri-bution to leak detection, prevention, or repair during the current year.

Themig is being recognized for his efforts to obtain a precedent setting waiver to align the frequencies of leak survey and atmospheric corrosion in-spections in order to realign Ameren’s safety resources to promote efficiency without compromising safety.

The award came with a check for $1,000 that Themig was not expect-ing, so instead of spending the money on other things, he decided to sign the check over to Sparc.

“My wife, Ramona and I have been actively involved supporting individu-als with developmental disabilities

through her teaching for SASED and my involvement with the Knights of Co-lumbus and the annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. When I received the award it was unexpected that I would also receive a $1,000 check; so my first thought was to support charity,” The-mig says. “Since Jim Davis was instru-mental with his support of the waiver and is actively involved with Sparc, it was a natural choice for me.”

Above & Beyond

Donation Goes Toward Kamp KaleidoscopeSparc received a $7,500 donation from the Fat Ass 5K run that was held in May. The donation was designated for Kamp Kaleidoscope, Sparc’s summer camp which will run June 7 – July 29.

Sparc’s CEO Carlissa Puckett and Board President Jim Davis accept a $1,000 check from Ameren’s Jerome Themig.

More Above & Beyond at www.spfldsparc.org

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“In Memory of” DonorsPatricia ruleBrockington, DebraColvin, FlorenceCompton, Mr. E. W. ComptonDeCock-Husted, KaronEwert, MaryFarmingdale Faculty & Staff Federico, Jack & BarbaraGalvez, ConstanceHarney, Joe & LauraHemberger, BeverlyKnox, AnitaMiller, Bill & PollyPatrick, Mark & LindaRule, Lee & JuanitaWaters, Jerry & PatriciaWhalen, JeanaWhalen, PatWhalen, BerniceWilken, Eugene & Patricia

martin QuickParents & Friends of Sparc

misty carverParents & Friends of Sparc

donald TaylorGrounds, Michael & CharlotteMeier, Mel & PatNeptune, Joseph & ReginaParents & Friends of SparcPuckett, Steve & CarlissaSchuett, James & KatherinWest, Carol

Patty grubbSchultz, Kevin & RitaTarr, BarbaraTheodor, Lola & Charles

mary TaylorWest, CarolHughes, CAE, Dianne

Parents & Friends of SparcPuckett, Steve & Carlissa

dr. earl loschenBennett M.D., Jeffrey I.Fafoglia, Ronald & CherylParents & Friends of SparcJobin, Terry & KathyJones, Barbara G.Kriska, Thomas & PamelaKurzydlo, Dorothy & RaymondLadley, RonaldManley, RaynettePary, Dr. Robert & KarenPuckett, Steve & CarlissaThrasher, EleanorWolfson, Barbara JeanSangamon County Medical SocietyDecker, Leigh Steiner & David

rober granzeier (for erc)Biggerstaff, Donald & ErinBurns, Craig & SusanCollins, DarleneDavlin, Citizens forFarmer, Marvin & MaryFlotow, Mark & LindaPuckett, Steve & CarlissaRogers, John & ValerieSimhauser, Jean BergOPED StaffTroop, D JWeinstein, Myron & BarbaraWirth, David & NancyZappa, David & Theresa

evan hoffman (for Kamp Kaleidoscope)Bales, Jay & Natalie

virginia mooreCervellone, Thomas & KristinReed, Ava

sparc mourns a True Friend Earl L. Loschen, M.D., 66, a faculty member at SIU School of Medicine and Sparc board mem-ber, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital.

Dr. Loschen was a longtime supporter of Sparc and will truly be missed. He was an inter-national expert in rural psy-

chiatry, intellectual disabilities, and problem-based learning in medical education. He published extensively and most recently edited the Diagnostic Manual for the Intellectually Disabled. Aside from sitting on Sparc’s Board of Directors, he worked with the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (Board of Directors), ARC of Illinois (Board of Directors), Illinois Psychiat-ric Society (President), and the Illinois Department of Human Services (Autism Task Force and Lincoln Developmental Center Task Force). For his outstand-ing work and volunteerism, he received the Frank Melanoscino Award for Excellence for his work with the intellectually disabled and the Adele M. Karlson Life-time Achievement Award from Sparc. He was a faculty member at the SIU School of Medicine from 1974 to the present.In 1974 he married the love of his life, Marilyn J. Reinhardt, who survives him. Also surviv-ing are two daughters, Rebecca S. Loschen and Elizabeth E.M. Loschen, both of Springfield.

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Sparc’s Epilepsy Resource Center (ERC), one of the latest casualties of the Illinois budget crisis, is slated to close its program sometime in November.

The Department of Human Service grant that supports epilepsy services in Illinois was entirely eliminated from Governor Quinn’s fiscal year 2011 bud-get.

The grant, totaling $1 million, en-abled programs throughout the State to serve 2,600 clients annually and educate and train 18,500 people in the community.

Sparc’s epilepsy service grant of $110,000 provided supports to over 200 children and adults each year. An ad-ditional 1,200 people receive epilepsy awareness and seizure recognition and first aid training.

“This is a tragedy and devastating for individuals and families living with epilepsy.” said Linda LoBue, ERC Pro-gram Manager.

Current plans are for ERC to remain open until some time in November. The annual Epilepsy Walk, set for October 9, will go ahead as planned.

“So many individuals ‘fall between the cracks’ of existing services,” LoBue said. “There is no where else for them to go.”

Persons are encouraged to contact Governor Quinn’s office at 217-782-0244 to tell the Governor to do the right thing and reinstate funding for epilepsy services in Illinois. n Additional info

Some of the supports offered by the Center include information, referral, crisis intervention, individual, family and community education and training, advocacy, epilepsy counseling, employ-ment assistance and support groups. In addition, case management services are targeted for people who need additional support to remain independent in the community.

epilepsy resource center update

sparc welcomes new board member

Paratransit vans donated

Sparc will receive two grants that will allow them to purchase two addi-tional paratransit vans.

Through the Illinois Department of Transportation, Sparc was granted the New Freedom federal award to purchase one light duty paratransit ve-hicle.

The other grant came from the Office of Governor Pat Quinn. Through funds granted from the State’s Combined Vehicle Procurement Program, Sparc will be able to purchase a medium duty paratransit van with a wheelchair lift.

Both vans will be used for vocation-al services.

d. scott Wiseman, Vice President- Regulatory Affairs of Ameren Illinois, has joined Sparc’s Board of Directors. To read more about Scott, go to our Web site at www.spfldsparc.org.

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