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PAGE 14 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1975 Village Elections Candidates For Polling Locations City Of McHenry Ward Map JtITY OF McHENRY Potting Locations: Ward No. 1 Polling Place: Shepherd of The Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street. Ward No. 2 Polling Place: Whispering Oaks Community Center, 4513 Front Royal Ave. Ward No. 3 Polling Place: City Hall - Municipal Building, 1111 N. Green St. Ward No. 4 Polling Place: Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 North Sunset Avenue. McHENRYSHORES «' Polling Location: Village Hall McCULLOM LAKE Polling Location: Beach House. SUNNYSIDE Polling Location: Village Hall. LAKEMOOR Polling Location: Community Building LAKELAND SHORES W I t I <M I A LAKELAND PARK CEMETERY Seek McHenry Aldermanic Seats Hi ADOW WHISPERING WH 'SPERING WILLIAM J. BOLGER William J. Bolger of 906 N. Allen avenue, McHenry, is running unopposed for alderman of the city's first ward. He has served on the present City Council for 18 years. Bolger, a lifetime resident of McHenry, attended public schools here as well as various technical schools relating to communications. He is employed as a PBX repairman for Illinois Bell Telephone company. Bolger is a member of the VFW, Catholic Order of Foresters and the American Legion. He has also served as president of the Public Library board for fifteen years. He and his wife, Carol, are the parents of four children. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Providing the necessary and-or demanded services to our people and still maintain a relatively low tax rate." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Efficiency in operating the city and dedication by our employees is the first step. Next, maintaining good communications so our people have confidence in their city administration is important." GEORGE L. HARKER George L. Harker is running for reelection in the second ward. He is seeking his second term on the Council and has no opposition. Harker, a widower, is the father of two grown sons. He resides at 1108 N. Somerset Mall and has lived in the McHenry area for eight and one-half years. The candidate attended high school and other special schools necessary tp his former line of work. He is now retired. Harker's civic affiliations include membership in the McHenry Rotary club, McHenry Senior Citizens club, city of McHenry Plan commission and he serves as treasurer of the Whispering Oaks association. MAJOR PROBLEMS "In my opinion, the most critical problem at the moment is water supply, consistent with the growth we anticipate. The most precious commodity a municipality can furnish its citizens is potable fresh water in ample supply. And I might add also one of the most costly." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "To so regulate our sewer and water rates that the revenue derived there from it will be sufficient to enable our revenue bonds to be readily salable in the bond market." ROBERT J. MORTELL Robert J. Mortell who resides at 3507 W. Washington street, has been a resident of the city for eight years. He seeks the post of alderman of the third ward. Mortell is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin where he earned a B.B.S. degree. He works as an independent insurance agent at Stoffel and Reihansperger Insurance. The candidate is active in the Kiwanis club, McHenry Junior Youth league and has served on the board of the Chamber of Commerce for three years. He and his wife, Donna, are the parents of four children, Carrie Ann, Debra Dawn, Kristine Ann and Robert. MAJOR PROBLEMS l-"Lack of community-oriented recreation for the citizens of McHenry. 2-Traffic congestion in downtown McHenry. 3- Individual ward in-fighting where each ward seems bent on getting things done for themselves without taking into consideration the needs of McHenry as a whole." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS l-"Work for the establishment of a Park district; 2-Follow»up on prior studies aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and look into possibility of one-way streets; 3-Look out for the city's interests rather than isolated individual subdivision or community group interests that are not in the best interest of the city as a whole." RAY L. SMITH A lifelong resident of McHenry, Ray L. Smith of 1511 N. Park street is seeking the post of alderman of the third ward. Smith, a graduate of McHenry Community high school, is employed as an electrician for Carey Electrical Contractors. He and his wife, Betty, have two children, Randy and Rae Ellen. Smith has had twelve years experience on the City Council. He is a member of the American Legion and the Catholic Order of Foresters. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Two important problems of the city are water and recreational park property. The Council is in the midst of tackling the water problem. Much effort is needed to find the proper solution to this matter. The bigger problem is the newly acquired park land. We must move slowly and answer the following: 1. Are we financially ready for this very costly project? 2. Can we handle it without formation of a park district? 3. What happens to the existing parks? 4. Which should be improved first and more?" IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "A hasty decision on these problems would make it impossible to arrive at a sensible and intelligent solution." RONALD MEURER Ronald Meurer is seeking a post as alderman of the fourth ward. He and his wife, Barbara, have lived at 4814 W. Prairie avenue for the past sixteen years. They have four children ranging in age from 16 to 21 years. Meurer has worked in the same trade for twenty years, the past 6V2 years at Oak Industries, Crystal Lake. He has been active with the youth programs in the community such as Little League, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. At the present time, he is helping coach a girls' traveling Softball team. Meurer worked for the annexation of Lakeland Park and Lakeland Shores into the city of McHenry. He also worked for procurement of sewers for the area and was appointed special assessor for the sewer project. Meurer has been an active member of the McHenry Plan commission for the past two years and has attended most City Council meetings during that period of time. COMMENTS "I will work toward completion of the many projects that are already under way to benefit our city and specifically, our area. I'm especially interested that an access road to the east end of (Continued on page 15) EDGEWOOD SCHOOL ATHLfTIC FIELD "̂4 N -r^_ J • MC HENRY COUNTS CLUB KANE AVE V/ 'C C00NEY HEIGHTS _oRoyy AVE_ _ EDGEBR00K HEIGHTS ANNE ST I IMOTHY LA COUNFRY CLUB ESIATES YOUNG S I RONALD A. KRUMSEE Two Seek President's Post At McCullom Lake Progressive party ticket. He has served eight years as trustee ot the village. McKim, a forty-four year resident, is a high school graduate and attended Trade school for two years as well as the Junior college. He is an engineer. The candidate is an active member of St. Patrick's parish, former advisor to Junior Achievement and is past president of McHenry County Parents of the Physically Handicapped. He and his wife, Marie, have two daughters and two grandchildren. MAJOR PROBLEMS "The major problem, as everywhere, is capital to fund projects. The increasing cost of materials and labor has outstripped our growth in income. Transportation from our village to shopping areas, storm and sanitary sewers, road and police protection are of prime importance." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Hopefully, funding from state and federal agencies will become available to small communities for our projects. With projected planning on a five-year basis and careful budgeting, we will be able to accomplish most of our goals." VIRGINIA AALTO Virginia Aalto of 5012 W. Orchard drive, is seeking a two-year term as village trustee of McCullom Lake on the Progressive party ballot. She and her husband, Ray, have lived in the area for twenty- eight years. They have two daughters and one son. Mrs. Aalto, a high school graduate, has served for the past two years as trustee of the village. She has worked for McHenry Savings and Loan for eighteen years, the past ten as corporate secretary. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Sanitary sewers and roads." Ronald A. Krumsee of 5211 W. Maple Hill drive, is a candidate for a two-year term as village trustee of McCullom Lake on the Progressive party ticket. He has lived in the area for seventeen years with his wife and two children. Krumsee, a high school graduate, is employed as a communications serviceman by Illinois Bell Telephone company. MAJOR PROBLEMS "I consider the main problem facing the village is coping with the limited funds available to operate and maintain the village. Problems are the roads, police equipment, drainage, beach, sewers and the future needs as to sanitary sewers, growth and planning." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Since the problems facing the village are for the most part financial, a gradual plan for repair, maintenance and improvement, I think could realize accomplishment of the problems. I believe a good look should be given to the possibility of sanitary sewers so as to give an idea of planning for streets and drainage." GEORGE J. MAYER, JR DONALD A. MILBRATZ GEORGE J. MAYER, JR Filing on the Independents ticket for a two-year term as village trustee for McCullom Lake is Donald A. Milbratz of 2911 N. Spring road. He has served for three years on the McCullom Lake Police department. The candidate is a graduate of Tuley high school, Chicago, He and his wife, Geri, have lived in the area for the past six years. They have three children, Don, Gloria and Tom. Milbratz works for Adco in McHenry as a quality control supervisor. DONALD J. PARENTI George J. Mayer, Jr. of 4720 N. Parkview, is a candidate for village president of McCullom Lake on the Independents ticket. He is seeking a two-year term. Mayer has lived in the area for five years with his wife, Patricia, and their four children, Patrice, Don Alan, Kurt and Mark. The candidate's education background includes one and a half years at Wright Junior college in Business Administration, attendance at real estate seminars and twenty-eight years' experience in sales. Mayer, who is district manager for Haines Criss Cross Dir^fctory, is a member of the Moose lodge and has been president of the McCullom Lake Youth league for two years. Mayer feels his association with the real estate business in Chicago for seven years, working on subdivisions, building planning and ordinances should help him be of service to the village. He was also secretary of the Northwest Real Estate board for two years. IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Careful planning and follow-through are important for all projects to succeed." (NO REPLY) WILLIAM (WILLIE) WALTER EUGENE F.FROST William (Willie) Walter, an eighteen-year resident, is seeking a two-year term on the Independents ticket. The incumbent, who has served for two previous years on the board, is a graduate of Tuley high school, Chicago. He also has acquired thirty college credits in courses pertaining to building, zoning, municipal planning, real estate and insurance broker at I.I.T. and Loop college. He previously served as president of the Cullom-Knoll association for two terms. Walter is a member of the Moose lodge and past post commander of the American Legion. He is now serving on the village Plan commission. Walter and his wife are the parents of eight children. They live at MAJOR PROBLEMS 2810 Spring road. Sewer facilities." „ MAJOR PROBLEMS "Sewage, water, drainage and garbage removal." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Compiling an accurate and realistic report on the problems of TERRY B JORDAN sewer, water and drainage to present to the villagers. The vote on sewers for the village failed previously because of a lack of Terry B. Jordan is a candidate on the Progressive party ballot for understanding of the cost and need . a four-year term as village trustee of McCullom Lake. He has previously been a member of the village board for two years. Jordan, a lifetime resident, lives with his wife, Virginia, and their two children at 5309 W. West lane. The incumbent , a graduate of MCHS, is employed as a bookbinder. While on the village board, Jordan served on Building and Zoning committees. During the past six months, he has worked with the village police department. He has also served as an officer in the Cullom-Knoll association. (NO REPLY.) EUGENE A. HUFF Eugene A. Huff, a lifetime resident, is seeking re-election for a two-year term as village trustee of McCullom Lake. He previously served six years as a trustee. He is running on the Progressive party ticket. Huff, a painter and decorater, is a high school graduate He is a member of the Johnsburg Community club and the McCullom Lake Conservation club. The incumbent lives with his wife and two children at 4713 W. McCullom Lake road. MAJOR PROBLEMS "A problem which I feel can be remedied is the organization of the village government. As the president, I would try to use the talents and resources of the village government in the most beneficial way possible. The residents should also be more aware of the activities of the government." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "I would try to channel the resources and talents of the village government to their best possible use. The residents will be kept informed about their government through regular news reports. I will also investigate the possibility of attaining public transportation for our village residents." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Keep on with our endeavors for a government grant to install a sewer treatment system." MONTY F.YATES Monty F. Yates of 5213 Fountain lane, seeks a four-year term on the McCullom Lake village board as trustee. He is a candidate on the Independents ticket. The incumbent has served as village trustee in charge of roads for five years. Yates and his wife, Nancy, have three children, Michelle, Ronny and Kelly. He is a high school graduate and is employed as driver- salesman for a Schlitz wholesaler. MAJOR PROBLEMS IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "The major problems I think that face the village are: 1 - Police "Think these problems could be dealt with by having the officers department - there ;s lack of patroling and giving immediate patrol more instead of saving money and letting the village go to response to phone calls, 2 - Lack of destroying old houses and pot. By having the village push for faster condemnation of old buildings; 3 - Repairs to roads, more drains and road ditches. houses, etc. Repairs to roads as usual when funds are available". ALLAN E. McKIM MAJOR PROBLEMS "The condition of our village with abandoned homes and garbage in empty lots." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Ordinances have been passed that I've been working on and will continue to do so." * ALLAN E. MCKIM Allan E. McKim of 4803 W. McCullom Lake road, has filed for a two-year term as village president of McCullom Lake on the