Cook County Clerk Honors Lemont Election Judges

Two election judges were recognized last month by Cook County Clerk David Orr for their outstanding service in their precincts.

Robert Herb and Anne Desmond were among 60 suburban election judges recognized Oct. 19 during the county's fifth annual Judge Recognition Ceremony, according to a news release from the Cook County Clerk's office.

Honorees — two from each township — were nominated by a Clerk's office staff member, township committeemen, township supervisors or other election judges. The winners ranged in age from 21 to 85.

“You’re here because you’ve hit those high notes over and over again on Election Day,” said Master of Ceremonies Vince Gerasole, a CBS Chicago reporter. “Elections would not be possible without you.”

Nearly 10,000 election judges work 16-hour shifts each Election Day, beginning at 5 a.m. They are responsible for setting up the polling place and election equipment, assisting voters when asked and securing votes at the end of the night.

Visit the official website of the Cook County Clerk for video and photos from the event.

Registered voters who want to work the March 20 Presidential Primary can apply online.

2011 Election Judge Awards

Honorees by Township
Barrington: Sharon F. Kissane, Paige K. Kaehler
Berwyn: Graciela Perez, Joy R. Lippert
Bloom: Patricia A. Zimmerle, Margaret E. McDannel
Bremen: Kimberly Phillips, Sandra L. Bibbs
Calumet: Dennis J. Leason, Gertrude M. Washington
Cicero: Bambi Kralka, Gustavo Navarrete
Elk Grove: John H. Marrs, David A. Lee
Evanston: John B. Searles, Diane Meyers
Hanover: Silvia J. Acevedo, Adam Pratt
Lemont: Robert W. Herb, Anne M. Desmond
Leyden: Violeta R. Gerue, Katherine Cioch
Lyons: Joan A. Waltz, Joyce C. Guerra
Maine: Milton F. Langer, Eleanor C. Braun
New Trier: Adrienne L. Bairstow, Kimberly A. Ciba
Niles: Robert Rohde, Amy Beth Curry
Northfield: Warren D. Cuplin, Maureen Claps
Norwood Park: Gerald F. Hintz, Stacey E. Barrios
Oak Park: Christine A. Majkrzak, Marian E. Menges
Orland: Herbert R. Mehlan, Mary T. Curry
Palatine: Sean P. Siegel, Delano Carter-Houston
Palos: Laurie A. Stumpf, Linda A. House
Proviso: Joyce Moorehead, Jacqueline Thomas
Rich: Davida M. Salamon, Robert W. Graves
River Forest: Ken Benson, Carol A. Flank
Riverside: Kenneth E. Stobart, Carol S. Creadon
Schaumburg: Mark T. McPherson, Myrna Frankel
Stickney: Karen M. Irizarry, Robert  C. Senne
Thornton: Dana Collins, Gladys M. Hall
Wheeling: Robert G. Rokos, Michael P. Skyba
Worth: Christine V. Sansone, Edith A. Shishkoff

Polling Place Administrators
Rev. Peter Cyscon/Lynn Nolan, St. Fabian Church, Bridgeview
Jan Boersma, Faith Christian Reform Church, Tinley Park

Township Coordinators
Carla Sutker, Skokie
Cynthia Olik, Burbank

Early Voting Judges
Gregory Lombardi, Palos Park
Marjorie Skora, Palatine
Jason Benton, Olympia Fields
Helen Pettway, Des Plaines

Nursing Home Judges
Robert Aument, Lemont
Karen Samuel, Maywood