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PAGE 21 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. APRIL II, lt7t Candidates For School Board Elections DISTRICT 15 THREE YEAR TERM Gertrude Casey Mre. Gertrude Casey, 401 N. Country Club drive, McHenry, is seeking membership on District 15 school board. A thirty-year resident of the area and a retired teacher, Mrs. Casey is the mother of four, all involved in education. She completed five years of college study in primary reading juvenile delinquency, criminology and law. She has been involved in PTA, band boosters and mothers' clubs in the Chicago schools, and was coordinator for the University of Notre Dame Alumni Band Boosters. Her husband is retired from the Chicago Fire department. Mrs. Casey belongs to the McHenry Senior Citizens club. Major^Problems Finding the financial funds to keep abreast of the increasing debits incurred by the increased costs in running a good progressive school system. Maintain an enriched curriculum to r meet the needs of all children, the gifted as well as the low achiever. Serious consideration should be given to projected school enrollment figures for new subdivisions in McHenry." Ideas For Meeting Them l-"Eliminate law suits and unnecessary monthly legal fees. 2- Reduce unnecessary spending for food and travel for administration and board members on trips at the taxpayers expense. Use money for items needed in schools. 3-Work closely with senators and representatives who understand our needs, and can get higher appropriations delegated to benefit the schools by other means of taxation, instead of raising taxes on the private home. 4-Eliminate over-staffed, over-paid administrators and make use of all existing classrooms with a comfortable teaching capacity." Kathleen Cichonski Kathleen Cichonski, 1809 S. Fernwood lane, McHenry, is seeking a position on the elementary school board. Mrs. Cichonski and her husband have lived in the area for 2Vfe years. They are the parents of three daughters. She spent two years at Loop college, Chicago, and a year at Georgetown university, Washington D C.. She has been actively involved in school and community organizations for five years, among them two PTO boards, SCOPE, Girl Scouts, and Town and Country Newcomers' club. Major Problems "A major concern of mine is to maintain the best possible quality of education for the children of McHenry. Also of concern, in view of the rapid growth of this community, is investigating the probable realignment of our school boundaries and carefully considering the obvious consequences." Ideas For Meeting Them "Potential solutions would be to study the current and suggested budget to get a clear perspective of possible cost reductions. We should closely study new ideas in all facets of education while considering a return to basic educational principles." John Gealow John Gealow, 2903 N. Bayview lane, McHenry, is seeking a three- year term on the grade school board. Mr. Gealow and his wife, Rita, have lived in the McHenry area for six years with two sons. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, where he was a graduate teaching assistant. Mr. Gealow completed General Electric's advance course in Engineering and then attended George Washington University Law school, receiving a Juris Doctorate degree. He has attended Graduate Business school at Bridgeport university and at Indiana university in Fort Wayne, completing many graduate courses in accounting, marketing, economics and indusrial relations. He is employed in Elgin as the General Patent Attorney in charge of the patent law department of the McGraw-Edison company. Hi v The candidate is a member, officer, and past master of McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F. and A.M., and is a member and Elder of Faith Presbyterian church. Major Problems "While not a major problem, I believe it is the responsibilityof the board to provide the necessary facilities and an inspired administrative and teaching staff to offer each and every student an effective educational experience. It presently appears that there will be a need for additional classroom facilities in the near future." Ideas For Meeting Them "Work with the administrative and teaching staffs to make only those changes in the instructional program which both the board and the staff believe will provide the students with a more effective educational experience. Must find more effective ways of utilizing the staff and facilities to provide the most effective educational experience without unnecessarily increasing the tax rate or indebtedness of the district. In entering upon a building program, the board should consider locations and constructions suitable to alternate uses in the future." Willis Martin Willis Martin, 508 Kensington, McHenry, is seeking a position on the District 15 school board. Married and the father of three girls, Mr. Martin and his wife have lived in the McHenry area for 4Vi> years. Mr. Martin received undergraduate and graduate degrees in Urban Planning, and is a member of the McHenry Planning Commission. He was assistant professor of Urban Planning at Michigan State university for three years. He is currently employed as director of land development. Major Problems "We need to provide quality education for your children within the guidlines of fiscal responsibility. We will gave to meet the challenge of providing quality education in a growing community." Ideas For Meeting Them "Facilities need to be utilized to the maximum not only for educational purposes, but for recreational and cultural ones. This will require stronger communication and cooperation between the schools and local government. Need to evaluate current educational programs and develop new ones that will improve and inhance our children's future. Needs to be carried out within the fiscal capabilities of the community. I believe that I can provide a positive approach with creative solutions to these issues." Joan Miller Joan Miller, a life-long resident of the McHenry area, and a graduate of the McHenry Community high school, lives at 1617 N. Draper road. She and her husband have three children in elementary school. A home maker, Mrs. Miller has spent two years on the Citizens' Advisory Council. Major Problems "I believe the increasing enrollment will present a major problem in the district." Ideas For Meeting Them "Efficiently utilize all existing facilities without sacrificing the quality of education. As the enrollment increases, other solutions will have to be explored." Karen K. Salman Karen K. Salman, 6907 Mason Hill road, has been a McHenry resident for seven years. She and her husband have two daughters in high school and two sons in grade school. Mrs. Salman is a wife, mother and homemaker. She received a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Omaha. She has been a substitute teacher in the Hoffman Estates- Schaumburg area, a classroom helper at Valley View, and has completed two terms on the Citizens' Advisory committee. She also belongs to the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters. Major Problems "The most immediate major problem facing the schools is growth. With a projected increase of 1,543 elementary pupils in the next six years, it is obvious a great deal of consideration must be given to the question of where and how do we educate these youngsters." : Ideas For Meeting Them "I have no magic solution to the problem. Options must be studied. I do not wish to see classrooms crowded, teachers frustrated and our children moved around like pawns in a game of chess. We must study, very carefully, the option of new construction to handle this expected influx of pupils into our system." DISTRICT 156 THREE YEAR TERM Terence Howard Terence Howard of 1718 Lincoln road, McHenry, is a lifeling resident of McHenry and a graduate of MCHS. He is a retailer. Married and the father of two children attending Parkland school, he served for three years on the board of Elementary School District 15. Major Problems "The major problems facing the school district now are the forming of two four-year high schools and the $3 million dollars that it is going to take do so." Ideas For Meeting Them "To put $3 million into a school that the district was trying to get rid of seems a little ludicrous. The money could better be spent on education, not beautification. It is time the district slows down and takes a close look at where it is heading. Two 4-year schools is not the answer at this time for the program calls for bussing of between 300 and 400 students." Dan McNulty Dan McNulty of 2004 N. Woodlawn Park, McHenry, is an 11-year resident of the community. He is a graduate of Villanova university with a degree in Economics. Married with two children, he works as,.a television news producer and communications consultant. McNulty is treasurer and Manager, McHenry Junior Youth league; president of the Woodland Park Homeowners association and a member of the McHenry County Defenders. Major Problems "Continuing to provide a sound quality education in the face of inflation and limited financial resources; facilitating transition of two four-year high schools; building up public understanding and support for school system." Ideas For Meeting Them "Tight fiscal management; making sure students, teachers and the public are kept abreast of all aspects of the changeover; close overseeing of contractors for minimum school disruption; development of ongoing program of 2-way communication between school and community: Offer courses to parents for helping children to do well. Edward J. Neumann, Jr. Edward J Neumann. Jr., of 308 N. Country- Club drive has lived in the community for 10 years. An airline pilot, he has a Bachlor of Business Administration degree from the University of Toledo and did post-graduate work at the University of Toledo School of Law. Neumann has been a member of the District 156 board for nine years and has served as secretary the last eight. He has served as chairman of Budget. Negotiations, Building and Transportation committees. He has served for six years as president of the McHenry Country Club subdivision association, Inc. Major Problems "Implementing the transition to 2 4-year high schools, and especially those associated with transportation. Providing leadership to both adults and young people to shift emphasis so there is greater concern over quality of education than the age of our buildings; goals aijid attitudes of adults and students. Lack of adequate vocational education program in some areas." Ideas For Meeting Them "Careful seJection of new transportation director; establish new order of priorities on meeting problem of attitudes and goals of students. Keep this at forefront of board discussion and concern. Lack of Industrial Arts education for half our students is solved by transition to 2 4-year high schools and movement of students from West to East for some programs." Edward L. Parks Edward L. Parks, a 30-year resident of McHenry, lives at 3512 W. First street. He was educated in the McHenry schools, received his BS degree from Northern Illinois university and Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law school in 1974. Married and the father of three, he was formerly a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals of McHenry County. He also is a McHenry Rotary club member. Major Problems "The inequities and inequalities inherent in the conversion of East and West campuses to 2 4-year high schools and the increased tax burden that is most certain to result because of the need for more teachers; the expenditure of more than $3 million dollars to give East campus a mere "face-lift" and the suggested bussing of students between the two schools". Ideas For Meeting Them "Reconsider the alternative available to 2 4-year high schools, including the use of East campus to meet the expansion needs of the grade school district (which anticipates the need for another school) with expansion of the West campus site. The alternative should be submitted to the voters, including the choice to maintain the status quo. Barbara Slater Barbara Slater, the mother of three, resides with her husband and family at 1709 Mar road, McHenry. She has resided locally for 10 years. Mrs. Slater is a college graduate with a BA degree in Education. She has been a member of the Citizens Task force of District 156 and the Citizens Advisory council. Major Problems "The community, by defeating the referendum a year ago, stated that is supports a 2-high school High school district. In the best interest osf our students, the transition to 2 4-year-schools must be smooth and complete and both facilities must provide the best education as is financially possible." Ideas For Meeting Them "Our goal must be to offer complete programs to prepare our students for the future of their choosing and to be able to guide them in making their decisions and attaining their goals." United Way Names Officers m Sculpture Competition For Governor's Awards The Illinois Arts council has announced an open competition for Illinois artists to create an original sculpture fo be presented to 10 recipients of the second annual Governor's Awards for the Arts Friday, Oct. 12. The awards are presented each year to individuals and organizations which have made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the state. In addition to having a work of art presented at the awards ceremony, the winning sculptor will receive a $1,000 cash prize. Works in bronze bronze, welded metals, polyester resins and ceramic will be considered. The work should be no more than 12 inches high and it must be appropriate for producing in multiples or in a series. The base can be part of the sculpture, but must be included in the sculpture cost. The 10 works are to be produced by the artist or under his-her super­ vision at cost, which cannot exceed $300 per finished piece. Interested sculptors should submit slides of five works executed in the past three years, with three views of each work. The top of each slide should be indicated, along with the artist's name, the medium, and the dimensions of the work. A complete resume should be included. Deadline for entries is April 30, 1979. Judging and an­ nouncement of a winner will take place in May Inquiries should be ad­ dressed to Don Baum. Visual Arts Consultant, Illinois Arts Council, 111 N. Wabash, Chicago, 111., 60602. Easter, 1979 Newly elected directors of the United Way of McHenry County board are, from left, Gary Wente of McHenry, representing Pioneer Center; Frank Greenwood of Woodstock, representing the Youth Service bureau of McHenry county ; Ron Russell of Crystal Lake, Norbert Coonan, Woodstock, representing the Girl Scouts; Harry Dean of McHenry ; and Gil Sather and Jim Lucas, both of Woodstock. The United Way of McHenry County is presently moving ahead with plans for the 1979-80 campaign to be launched this coming fall. New officers and members of the board have been elected and working committees set up. Elected president was John O'Hagan; vice-president, Lorrin Woodman; Vice president for planning and allocations, Rich Bernotas; Darwin Kendrick, treasurer and Merle Johnsen, executive director and secretary. Bert Emerson of Marengo and William Biscomb of Woodstock were elected to the executive committee. New board members include Gary Wente and Harry Dean, McHenry; Frank Greenwood. Del Sather. Norbert Coonen. and Jim Lucas, Woodstock; and Ron Russell. Crystal Lake This year a Speaker's bureau will provide programs for service clubs in the county. The program will include a slide presentation that tells the United Way story in McHenry county and will be followed by a few remarks and a question and answer session by a United Way representative. McHenry county service clubs that wish to have a United Way program presentation at their luncheon meetings are urged to contact the McHenry County United Way office at 455-2522, or write the United Way of McHenry County at P.O. Box 604, Crystal Lake, for scheduling in the late summer President John O'Hagan has set up a new table of organization and a series of meetings with agency- representatives on an in­ dividual basis, to outline United Way campaign plans for them. While the results of last year's drive produced $157,377.76 in contributions against a total projected goal of $315,000, O'Hagan is not discouraged. "We did better than any previous year," he noted, "and with better organization and more publicity outlining the United Way story and its progress, our future campaigns will achieve their goals." SERVICE NEWS Johnsburg School Candidates JOHN HEIDLER BOBBIE HART JAMES PRESTON Serves With Support Group Marine Lance Corporal David R. Edwards. Jr., son of Robert A. and Rose M. Borchers. 1612 W. May avenue, McHenry. has reported for duty with 2d Force Service Support Group, Marine Corps base, Camp LeJeune, N.C. A 1976 graduate of McHenry Community high school, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1976. Dock Completes Recruit Coyrse Navy Seaman Recruit Brent W. Dack, son of Frank D. and Frances L. Dack of 1219 Circle drive, McHenry, hqs completed recruit training at the Naval Training center, San Diego. During the eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-the- job training in one of the Navy's eighty-five basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were seamanship, close-order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene. A 1979 graduate of McHenry high school, he joined the Navy in January. 1979. Receives Good Conduct Medal Navy Gunner's Mate Second Class Claude H. Mohler, whose wife, Linda, is the daughter of Pete and Peggy Mitzo, 1105 Oakwood drive, McHenry, was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The Good Conduct Medal signifies faithful and obedient service during a four-year period. To earn it, Navy enlisted men and women must achieve and maintain a satisfactory level of per­ formance and an unblemished conduct record for the entire period. Mohler is currently serving aboard the destroyer USS Hewitt, homeported in San Diego He joined the Navy in December 1971 I EDUCATIONAL I >. I j College Honors J WTI Graduates James I wan ski Wyoming Technical Institute is pleased to announce the graduation of James Joseph Iwanski. 2011 S. Fernwood, McHenry, at the ninety-sixth consecutive commencement exercises held in Laramie, Wyoming on March 30. Wyoming Technicall Institute is a post-secondary, vocational, technical training center consisting of Automotive, Diesel, Body, Fender & Paint, Upholstery & Trim, and Parts Counterman ' Technician courses. But Not Forever After • They live happily in a , l i t t l e a p a r t m e n t overlooking the rent. -Coast Guard Magazine. Easter, the principal ecclesiastical event of the year, gets its name from Eostre, a Teutonic godded, whose festival was celebrated in the spring. Her name was given to the Christian festival, as it was she, according to legend, who opened the portals of Valhalla to receive the White God and Sun God, representing purity and light. The Christian observance, this year on the 15th, is a symbol of the Resurrection, and intertwined with many religious customs and observances, some dating back hundreds of years before the time of Jesus Christ. The Easter egg became associated with Easter because eggs were forbidden to be eaten during Lent and on Easter Sunday they were traditionally served. The Easter egg, though, dates back to the Egyptians and Persians, and also the Greeks and Romans, who ate eggs annually in spring festivals. In any event, it's appropriate that Easter comes in the spring, when the renewal of life is so apparent. Sunrise services in our churches symbolize the Resur­ rection at sunrise. This practice is observed in practical­ ly all churches today as a symbol of hope, inspiration and faith. YOUR WEEK AHEAD By DAMIS Forecast Period - 4/13 - 4/11/7® ARIES Take good care of your health. Check a cold Mar. 21-Apr. 19 before it develops into something more serious. TAURUS There will be plenty of activity on the social front. Apr. 20-May 20 Don't drive yourself to extremes. GEMINI Business and professions are emphasized Heed ,May 21-June20 the advice of an older person. MOONCHILD Travel opportunities come up Do nothing to en- June 2 1-July 22 danger the security of your job LEO A real estate transaction could be resolved quite July 23-Aug. 22 satisfactorily. Project joint holdings VIRGO Cooperation with others is the key Relationships Aug. 23-Sept. 22 with others are highlighted -- it's up to you to smooth the way LIBRA Stress with co-workers creates difficulties on the Sept. 23-Oct. 22 job. Keep emotions under control. It all works out in a day or so SCORPIO Separation from a loved one results in some anx- Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ious moments. Review your investment program. SAGITTARIUS Friction at home is a temporary situation. Strive Nov. 22-Dec. 21 for harmony at any cost. Don't stir up needless trouble. Outmoded methods must go. Apply your know how in a progressive manner. Put a true value on your services. You have the means to enhance your income. Do it. A misunderstanding upsets a close relationship. Keep emotions under control. Avoid a permanent breach. •: fo your Sun Sign Ana'yvs sand tha day month y«ar and pi»ce o* txrih plus $1 00 lor postage and handling to O Oanvs Sta" PO BOM 526 Pm«<iasPark Florida 33MS CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 PISCES Feb. 19-Mar. 20