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PAGE 16-PLAINDEALER--WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1977 I Week Later: Stanek, Harker Review Election After receiving an overwhelming mandate from the people of McHenry, Mayor Joseph Stanek is anxious to keep the city moving in a positive direction for another four years. The mayor, however, did pause recently to give some of his impressions of the election, which saw him capture 64 percent of the vote against second ward Alderman George Harker. And while Stanek doesn't appear to have any hard feelings toward his opponent, he expressed disappointment over some of the things which occurred during the campaign. "I would say that George (Harker) was used," Stanek stated frankly. "I told him that well before he ever ran. I think it's just unfortunate that some people had such a vendetta for me that they had to use a good man like George to spill some of my blood. "I think that some of the negative things that were implied against me were not the result of George Harker." he added. "I think that much of what happened in the papers, etc., George had no control over. "George has been a good alderman," Stanek said. "As the Council is presently constituted, he can be rated as one of the best that is still on there. Much of Harker's campaign centered around a 'harmony in government' theme, and the mayor zeroed in with some thoughts on harmony, , , "In my opinion, the bickering has not been initiated on my part. Much of it is contrived and orchestrated." he said. "I think it's obvious to anyone who has attended the Council meetings, that I have tried to run a proper meeting with proper decorum. "I would also like to correct the record." he added. "Some of the political rhetoric about harmony is one-sided. Like any fight, it takes two to tango. Quite frankly, I am probably a stronger individual than the predecessor, and I don't think the aldermen in the city of McHenry understand the relationship between the aldermen and the mayor. "One even told me he was my equal," Stanek said. "The mayor does have different responsibilities and authorities. The mayor is both a legislator and an executive. "I feel that I am the chief executive of the city, and whether they agree with me on my positions, they still owe the office the respect that is due it. I don't believe this has been forthcoming from certain members of the Council. "I've overlooked, in my opinion, some things for the sake of harmony." Stanek explained. "I haven't made some changes in various committees that I intend to do now. There is an old saying that, 'fooled once, shame on you. Fooled twice, shame on me.' I have been fooled two. three, and four times by some people." For the future, Stanek said, "I am not soft. I am about as hard as nails. I am very tenacious. I do not compromise myself when I know I am right. I have tough intellectual and moral standards. "I intend to take a tougher line on the operation of the city. In the past, we've probably overlooked some of the good, qualified people who, for various reasons, will not seek public office. They have much to contribute as far as expertise and knowlege, and I hope to create some blue-ribbon committees. "I think McHenry has a bright future," the mayor said. "I see a more pronounced use of citizens as advisers actively involved in the issues. I would like to have a more active and more productive planning commission. Possibly this is my fault, not giving them as much latitude and authority as the statutes provide for. I think they should become more involved in the development of the community." The mayor knows that no one is going to agree with him on every issue. But he also knows that the voters have shown they have confidence in him. Also he has confidence in himself that together with the City Council and the residents of McHenry, the city can continue to grow and prosper in an orderly fashion. " W e h a v e overlooked some of the good, qualified people who, for various reasons, will not seek public office. They have much to contribute with their expertise and knowledge, I hope to to create blue-ribbon and act some committees.' The man who finished second in McHenry's mayoral race last week is not mourning his defeat. Rather, while still being a second ward alderman, he looks upon his defeat matter-of-factly, and hopes that the city can now resume normal operation. "I hope that the election can be put behind us," George Harker said, "and that we can work for the betterment of the community." Harker, an overwhelming loser to Joseph Stanek in the recent election, expressed his thoughts on why he lost, and also looked at what's ahead for the city. "I think one of the principal factors in my losing; the election as badly as I did was my age," he said. "I think that age was definitely a factor, especially with the younger voters. "It was more or less assumed, that at seventy, my life expectancy was such that they couldn't project that four years from now I would be alive and kicking," he added. Harker lost all four wards by substantial margins to Stanek, but was especially let down by the voters in his, the second, ward. "I do feel let down in this ward," he said. "It certainly was disillusioning to lose my own ward on an almost two-to-one basis, "The important factor is not w h e t h e r J o e Stanek or George Harker won the e l e c t i o n , b u t whether, four years from now, the people of McHenry can say 'WE' won the election." as I thought that the literally hundreds of small favors that I had performed for these people would be reflected in their vote. "But, it wasn't," he added. This could partly be explained by the influx of younger people who, in the first place, didn't know me at all, and I didn't get a chance to get to know them; partly on the age factor alone; and partly by the intense campaigning by my opposition. "I have always tried to put the welfare of the city ahead of partisan politics or personal likes or dislikes. In the six years I have been an alderman in this ward, I have worked diligently to provide those services to which these people were legally entitled- and no more," he said. "While I realize that this is my powerbase, I didn't want to be put in the position of considering Whispering Oaks, or the second ward, a privileged area that was to receive greater benefits than another area. "It's safe to say that I didn't initiate and bring to a conclusion programs strictly on a personal basis, Harker said. "I always try to examine something to determine if it is going to help more people than it is going to hurt." As an alderman, Harker still holds a key position in city government, and he talked about the needs of the city. "The most important thing facing the City Council and the mayor is an adequate water supply and adequate water facilities for everyone in the city of McHenry. "There is no more precious commodity than fresh water in ample supply," he said, "and an adequate sewege system, because while most people don't associate the two, it must be remembered that every drop of water that enters the home or business as fresh water, leaves as sewage unless you wash your car or sprinkle your lawn." Harker then touched upon another major problem which city government will have to tackle. "After water, the next most important thing is traffic relief," he said. "Certainly some people's feathers may be ruffled because of houses that may have to be moved or demolished in order to facilitate a better traffic flow through this community, and certainly it will be a controversial issue when it surfaces." But George Harker is adept at settling controversy. He assured that, as an alderman, he will do everything possible to guarantee that the real winners of last Tuesday's mayoral election were the people of McHenry. Offer Five Prizes In Diabetes Bike-a-Thon On Sunday morning. May 1, residents of Crystal Lake, as well as ten other communities throughout Chicago and nor­ thern Illinois, will awaken to the excitement of enthusiastic riders in the eleven Diabetes Bike-a-thons. Participants in the Crystal Lake ride will be using peddle power to help support the A m e r i c a n D i a b e t e s association's programs in areas of research, educational information, summer camp for diabetic children, ongoing detection and diet counseling. As an incentive to these riders, the American Diabetes association. Greater Chicago and Northern Illinois Affiliate, Inc.. is assembling an im- jressive array of prizes leading the list of prizes which will be awarded to top money earners in three age categories is. a deluxe weekend for two at the Palmer House for the winner 18 or over. In the 13-17 year category is a deluxe stereo system and in the 8-12 year category a ten speed bicycle. Riders in all eleven Diabetes Bike-a-thons will be vying for these prizes. In addition there is a growing list of prizes specifically for participants in the Crystal Lake ride. The top money earner of the ride will win an AM-FM stereo compact unit including a cassette recorder. Other prizes include a radio, a fishing rod and reel, AM-FM portable radios, a mini- calculator and bicycle equipment. These prizes were donated by businesses or purchased with prize donations of concerned friends. 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