LINDENHURST, Ill. - Timm Burns and Ryan Colden of Monroe's Parks and Recreation Department's karate program participated in the Gurnee Veterans Day Judo Tournament on Nov. 8.

Burns, a program instructor, took first place overall in the Advanced (Black and Brown Belt) Men's Heavyweight Division.

Colden, an assistant instructor in Monroe, competed in the 155-pound Men's Novice Division, but did not place.