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Mi - IN \ t ' • > » • iJ>.\V. NOV IvUBEK I, 1!»74 Voter Guide For General Election Tuesday, November 5 Polls Open 6 a.m. to 6p.m. (The Plaindealer is printing this material in the interest of a better informed electorate. Publication is made in cooperation with the League of Women Voters, Woodstock- McHenry, which collected this information. The League is a non-partisan organization formed to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League neither supports nor opposes a party or candidates.) Proper Voting Procedure Elect Three To University PAPER BALLOTS A paper ballot which has been improperly marked may be returned to the judge, who will mark it void and supply a new ballot. Four full minutes are allowed to vote on the machine and 5- 10 minutes to vote on paper ballots. On paper ballots an X inside the box is the only mark which counts. DO NOT make ANY other mark on the ballot. According to election law, there shall be no electioneering within 100 feet of the door of the polling place and no campaigning inside the polling place. One of the five judges is required to initial the ballot just before it is handed to the voter. Ballots must not be initialed ahead of time. After the voter has voted, he must give the judge his paper ballot and watch to see that the judge puts it in the ballot box. It is against the law to take a ballot out of the polling place. VOTING FOR THE FIRST TIME If you are making your first trip to the polls on November 5, you might like to know in advance what to expect. There will be at least five judges present in each polling place, three Republicans and two Democrats. These are based on the predominate party being Republican at the present time. Once in the polling place you will be offered a demonstration of how to use the automatic tabulating card holders. The demonstrators in each polling place have no connection with the actual ballot which is to be voted. It is advisable to carry the voter registration card with you in case there is a problem about residency and registration. In case you have gone to the wrong precinct and your registration is not in that book, the judges will guide you to the proper location. You will be guided to a booth where you will use the voting card holder which contains the ballot. It is called a Votomacic Vote recorder. The system employs the punch cards for balloting and computers then process the votes. The steps illustrated must be followed to properly use the recorder. Space is provided on the envelope for write-ins. The office must be written and the full name of the person for whom you are voting with a square containing a properly marked 'X' which must have the cross inside the box. If for some reason you have made a mistake, it is not necessary to give up. By calling for help, a judge from each party will assist you or provide you with a new ballot. DISTRICTS IN MCHENRY COUNTY The northern half of McHenry county is in the 16th Congressional district and the southern half in the 13th Congressional district. All of the county, except the precincts of McHenry 25, Nunda 4, 6, 12 Trnr fop BOOTH and 16, is in the 33rd Legislative district. Those five precincts are wu' ̂ in the 32nd Legislative district. It is to be noted that McHenry 25 is in the 16th Congressional district while the other five precincts in the 32nd Legislative district are in the 13th Congressional District. ABSENTEE VOTING Application must be made not more than 30 days nor less than 5 days before the election, if request is by mail. Ballot may be obtained as late as 3 days before the election if done in person. VOTER QUALIFICATIONS The voter must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older at the time of the next election, and must have resided within his election precinct for at least 30 days immediately preceding the election. CUMULATIVE VOTING Three state representatives are elected for each legislative district. Each voter has a total of three votes to cast among them. At the general election, the voter may vote for 3 candidates, thus giving 1 vote to each; he may vote for 2, giving IV2 votes to each; or he may give all 3 of his votes to one candidate. If the voter puts an XX in the party circle, his three votes are counted in accordance with the number of candidates in the party column. BALLOT ISSUE (BLUE BALLOT) Proposed amendment to Section 9, Paragraph E of Article IV, Constitution of Illinois. Explanation: This would limit the Governor's amendatory veto power to specific recommendations for the correction of technical errors or matters of form (He now has broader powers). Place an X in the box opposite Yes or No to indicate your choice. The board of the University of Illinois trustees is composed of the Governor, the Superintdent of Public In­ struction and nine elected members. It is responsible to the people of Illinois for the proper use of funds ap­ propriated by the General Assembly and for the proper administration and govern­ ment of the University of Illinois. Three candidates are to be elected for six year terms. Republican: Swain, Russell Gardner W. Timothy W W Steger, Heidrick. Democratic: Nina T. Shaepherd, Arther R. Velasquez, Robert J. Lenz. Socialist Workers Party: Antonio DeLeon, Mary R. Wismer, Brian Williams. Communist Party: John R. Lumpkin, Jay Sehaffner, Valerie Witzkowski. Appellate-Circuit Judges JUDGESHIPS Questions asked: 1. What do you consider the best means of protecting the rights of juveniles under the judicial system? 2. Would you favor a unified state-wide probation and parole system? 3. Do you favor increased use of release on recognizance? How do you evaluate the current work- release program? APPELLATE COURT-2ND DISTRICT LEROY "REX" RECHENMACHER, Republican, Naperville. Iowa State Teachers college, John Marshall Law school, LLB from Mt. Vernon School of Law, Baltimore, Md. Admitted to practice in Maryland in 1942, in Illinois in 1946. Graduate National College for State Trail Judges in 1965. Elected associate Judge of 18th Judicial circuit 1964 and 32rd LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33rd LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT W A L W O R T H R 5 t C O U N T Y C O U N T K E N O S H A HEBRdf Bwew ARTEAjWl M HAF|[ L DUNHAM I jMARENBD f R A N K U i N v l H S 1 I lv ' « MA&MCA O U N T y K A \F D C K A L B approved for retention 1966; elected Circuit judge of 18th circuit 1970; served as acting chief judge during disabling illness of Chief Judge Bert E. Rathje and elected chief judge in September, 1972. Assigned to Appellate court, 2nd district, Dec. 1,1973. 1. To be certain that the juvenile is afforded all of the procedural safejguards to which he is legally entitled by law, including the right to a full judicial hearing. In Juvenile court the focus should be first on what is the best thing for the child, and all parties concerned, and should be seeking to find the best solution for the problem presented by the young person before them. 2. Generally, I feel that each county or each circuit is more aware of, and can better handle the problems in their own areas, provided they have a properly staffed, properly financed, and properly trained probation department. Many of the downstate counties and-or circuits, however, do not have the financial means to set up such a probation department and it is my understanding that a study is now being made to determine whether a unified, state-wide system could function efficiently with state paid employees under the merit system. 3. No reply. GLENN K. SEIDENFELD, Republican, Waukegan. BA from Lake Forest college 1935; J.D. from U. of Michigan Law school 1938. Graduate National College of State Trial Judges and Institute of Judicial Administration (Appellate Division). Justice of the Appellate Court for the 2nd District since 1968. Assistant Illinois Attorney Gen. for Lake county 1957-61; elected Circuit Judge for 19th Judicial circuit, June, 1963; Chief Judge of 19th Judicial circuit 1964-68. For past six years I have served in the Appellate court for the 2nd district, first by assignment of Supreme court and then my appointment of Supreme court to fill a vacancy. 1. Within the larger framework of protecting the rights of any citizen, juveniles are particularly entitled to all the rights which would be considered due process of law in application to adults. Any modification or additional safeguards should be considered in the context of the particular problems of juveniles. 2. Yes. I understand that the parole system has been a state-wide system. It would certainly promote the efficiency of the criminal judicial system after conviction if probation were unified on a state wide basis in coordination with the parole system. The whole problem would be in one place of responsibility and the standards for probation would most likely be upgraded, particularly in those areas where there has been little funding for probation departments. 3. Not sufficiently informed to answer. FRANCIS X. MAHONEY, Democrat, Freeport. BE Boston college, 1943, major in History and Government; J.D. Northwestern University Law school 1948. For over twenty-five years has engaged in general practice of law with accent on trial work before all types of tribunals, including state circuit courts in Illinois and Wisconsin, U.S. District courts for Illinois and Wisconsin, Appellate and Supreme Court of Illinois, etc. Member of State Legislature 1965-66, served on Judiciary commission. Appointed to Illinois Constitutional Study commission. Served as public .defender and assistant Attorney General. On Board of Managers of Illinois Trial Lawyers association. 1. The best means of protecting juveniles or anyone else entwined in the judicial process is to see that their constitutional rights are not infringed upon. A juvenile proceedings is a criminal proceeding since it can result in restraint of liberty and even incarceration. I believe that juveniles should be incarcerated only through due process and only when such incarceration is essential for the protection of the general public or some specific member or members thereof. I do not believe that existing institutions in Illinois rehabilitate. 2. The biggest problem is that the governmental units responsible will not spend enough money to make any system work properly, which is actually a dumb way of doing business because adequately compensated professional personnel pay for themselves ten times over by their salvage operations which on one person alone could save the taxpayer the cost of incarceration in excess of the worker's salary Also, the state is not homogeneous and the problems and local traditions vary so radically from area to area that any type of universal application of standards would be disastrous. While all have equal rights under tne law, all persons are not alike and every person should not be placed in a mechanical dehumanizing category. 3. Yes. The only purpose of a bond or bail is to insure the appearance of the accused. One exception I would make would be an accused whose past conduct or record and present activities indicate he represents a clear and present danger to the general public or to some particular members thereof. Release on recognizance is not being used enough. CIRCUIT COURT - 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT HENRY H. CALDWELL, Republican, Deerfield. BS Northwestern Ul 1932. J.D. Northwestern University Law school 1935. Circuit judge, 19th Judicial circuit since March 1, 1973, by appointment of Supreme court of Illinois. Admitted to Bar of Illinois 1935, in trial practice 1935-42. In service of U.S. 1942-46; 1946-69 engaged in trial practice, representing school districts, cities, fire protection districts and drainage districts as counsel.' Practiced in Circuit courts, Federal, District court, Circuit Court of Appeals, Appellate Court of Illinois and Supreme court of Illinois. Feb. 1969-73 full time assistant Attorney General of 111. 1. Detailed investigation, cooperation of all juvenile authorities, law enforcement agencies, and courts. Enlarged and improved detention and custodial facilities. 2.1 would. However, this would mean a very considerable revision of existing law, and there is not sufficient space to explain. 3. If you mean release on a personal bond - no! This, again, requires more space for detailed explanation. THOMAS R. DORAN, Republican, Waukegan. BS in Physics from Penn State University Legal, Loyola University, Chicago, J.D. cum laude, Additional legal education Northwestern School for Prosecuting Attorneys and Illinois Judicial Conference seminars. Judge of the Circuit court, Lake county. Nine years experience on the bench, private practice of law, four years assistant State's Attorney. 1. The Juvenile Court Act of 1965 in my opinion, is an almost perfect framework of law for protecting the rights of juveniles under the judicial system. It remains only to provide adequate competent personnel and physical facilities to enforce the letter of the law and as well as the spirit of the law. 2. I have mixed feelings about this. I recognize the desirability of uniform statewide policies of administration of the Code of Corrections, but there is a necessarily close working relationship between individual probation officers and departments, and the judge and judges whose sentence they are executing. A divided administrative responsibility often creates awkward situations. 3. (a) Yes. Experience has shown that posting a monetary bond to guarantee appearance bears no statistical relationship to the number or reasons for failure to appear, and clearly imposes a hardship on the indigent viz a viz the affluent, (b) My own experience with the Lake County Work Release program has been less than favorable. I find its success with criminal defendants greatly different from its success with civil defendents (non-support cases). I subscribe to the philosophy of work release. I applaud the efforts of the local adminstrators, but a dramatic increase in the use of such a program requires a substantial additional personnel and physical plant. WILLIAM J. GLEASON, Republican, Woodstock. mn»«^('S,ft0"Teei0f| "£W °,.DJ!Paui ,unjve?"y PTlaw al DePaul Graduated from National College of State Trial Judges Judge of Circuit court of 19th Judicial circuit. Have been on bench since 1966, appointed after more than 30 years' experience in practice of law. Held judicial offices of magistrate, associate judge and Circuit judge. Never been reversed by an upper court A poll of the Bar of Lake and McHenry counties conducted by the Illinois State Bar association resulted in beine recommended for Circuit judge. B 1. Juveniles are best protected in their rights by strictly observing the constitutional rights available to all citizens Juvenile judges should have adequate, trained social workers to investigate and report to the court and to supervise the wards of the court. K 2. I do not favor combining parole and probation systems in a state-wide department Parole is best operated by the state and probation is best exercised by the local courts 3. I favor broad use of the personal recognizance where the defendant appears reliable and will appear Work release programs should be encourage Lake county appears to have a successful program working. With the new jail facility in McHenry county we expect a large expansion of lh<* program. I favor this. TERRANCE J. BRADY, Democrat, Waukegan. BA Cum laude, June, 1963, from College of St Thomas. University of Illinois College of Law J D degree, top 20 percent, June, 1968. Attorney, private practice, Waukegan. Engaged in civil trial' work since June, 1970, in Lake, McHenry, Cook, DuPage, and Kane counties. Previously extensively work in general litigation in Crystal Lake. Hearing Officer for Illinois Pollution Control board sinrp June, 1972 1 The current system affords excellent protection Under the system, the ni.hlic defender i appointed in those juvenile cases involving families of reduced economic means. (Thin comprises close to 80 percent of juvenile cases). The public defender acts as the defending attorney in canes of delinquency, and acts as a special legal guardian in cases of neglect or child abuse The onlv improvement requires additional budget allocations to attract additional competent attorney* to th#> public defenders office. « 2. Yes. Uniformity would basically achieve two highly desired objectives, (a) it would provide standardized guidelines for state-wide application in cases of parole applicants,(b) It would nrovirt a uniform system for measurement of personnel who work within the probation department In heth (Continued on page 17)