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"William V. Haskell" Distinguished Professional
of the Year Award
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William V. Haskell
1914 – 1986
Director of Presque Isle
Parks & Recreation from 1946-1981
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Who was Bill Haskell?A graduate of Aroostook State
Normal School (now U.M.P.I.) and the University of Maine (Orono) who served four years in the U.S.
Army Air Corps
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Who was Bill Haskell?* The City of Presque Isle’s
first Eagle Scout, and first full-time recreation director.
* His salary was paid by the United Way and Community Association funds.
* In 1963, the City funded the position, believed to be the first in the State.
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Accomplishments of Bill Haskell?* An organizer and charter member of both the Northern Maine Community Recreation Association and the Maine Recreation & Parks
Association
* Author of Recreation – A Lifetime Adventure:
A History of Presque Isle Recreation Programs from 1920’s – 1982.
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Parks & Facilities Under Bill’s Direction (many firsts in Maine):
*Northern Maine Forum*Indoor pool & 1 million gallon outdoor pool - one of the largest in New England
*Multi-purpose field and tennis courts on the NMCC campus
* 6 lighted tennis courts on UMPI campus
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Parks & Facilities Under Bill’s Direction (many firsts in Maine):
* Outdoor skating rink & warming hut* 1st lighted SOFTBALL field in New England
* Mantle Lake Park & tennis courts* Arnold Brook Lake, Veterans’ Park, Riverside
Bi-Centennial Park, Bike Paths, Peace Park, Double Eagle Balloon site, outdoor basketball
courts
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How is Bill Remembered?• Many described him as a great leader,
mentor, and friend• Some referred to him as, “The Haskell
School of Parks & Recreation”• MRPA still honors him through annual
recognition of other distinguished professionals in Parks & Recreation