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g Annexation Voting Only one special issue will be decided at the March 16 primary for McHenry area voters. This will be the proposed annexation of McHenry Shores to the City of The proposition will be presented as follows: "Shall the municipality of McHenry Shores be annexed to the municipality of McHenry?" For McHenry voters, the ballot, will be white, for McHenry Shores voters (Nunda Precinct 8), it will be brown. To pass, a majority of the votes cast is necessary in both municipalities. * Important to some voters who are reluctant to commit themselves to a political party in the primary is the fact that the McHenry Shores annexation issue will be decided through a separate ballot. Persons who wish to vote both on candidates and annexation Will sign two applications and vote in different booths for each. Those who wish to vote only on the annexation issue need not commit themselves to a political party, but will make application to vote at the separate booth established for that purpose. SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH. 10,1882 For County Offices and Salaried committee that we requested the county board to impose a hiring freeze due to the decline in county revenues. This practice must be continued. Our elected officials must continue to cooperate in holding the line on ex­ penditures. The duty of a board member is to study all expenditures and make sure our expenses do not exceed our revenues. Candidates The No. 1 problem today is recognized k* the lack of money and the many areas of need. This is true of any office. Will you explain, in 75 words or less, how you propose tp deal with the money problem as it affects the office you seek? FOR COUNTY CLERK complete review of McHenry County priorities. ROSEMARY AZZARO Rosemary Azzaro, 721 Lake avenue, Woodstock P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Clerk Occupation: McHenry County Clerk Experience: Many years of service in the County Clerk's office prior to becoming Chief Deputy. Served as Chief Deputy Clerk from, 1958 to 1978, at which time she was elected County Clerk. Answer to Question "I propose to continue running the County Clerk's office in a most efficient and economical manner by maintaining a minimal staff as I have done in the past. DOROTHY G. FEES Democrat No answer to questionnaire FOR COUNTY TREASURER ALFRED "AL" COLLINS Alfred Collins, 9007 Ramble road, Wonder Lake P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Treasurer O c c u p a t i o n : M c H e n r y County Board member, accountant, auditor of the Wonder Lake Fire Protection district. Experience: "Knowledge of and experience within the county financial system, experience with the needs and requirements of other governmental units, a proven concern for the needs and wishes of taxpayers and more than 20 years ex­ perience in disbursing and accounting for funds ex­ pended by labor organizations and railroads. Answer to Question "The problem with the General Fund is not the amount of revenue but the lack of self control by the county board, which has been the cause of the current deficit budget. * "There are no problems with the special funds and, in general, they are correctly managed. "There will be a problem with either the reduction of, or the termination of Federal • Revenue Sharing funds. My approach to this will be to encourage a WILLIAM E. JOHNSTON William E. Johnston, 607 Old Orchard Road, Harvard P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Treasurer O c c u p a t i o n : B a n k e r (Retired) Experience: "I am a p r o f e s s i o n a l m o n e y manager with 28 years experience in banking, financing and investment. My total life's work ex­ perience will come into play to make the necessary prudent decisions to con­ tinue the functions of the office in a smooth and ef­ ficient manner. Answer to Questions "Audrey Walgenbach has maintained an aura of i professionalism -in -• the Treasurer's office for mfany years. With the background in banking, finance and investments that I have, I feel that I can offer the voters all over the county some qualifications that they may seriously want to consider at the primary election on March 16. G A R Y W . V E R D U N G Experience: "Through my work on the county board, I've grown accustomed to the treasurer's office and understand the fiscal operations of our county government and, more importantly, the overall tax cycle. I have over 14 years experience In the business managemei. fiscal field in both government ad­ ministration and private industry. Answer to Question "Being part of county government at this time, I'm proud that McHenry county is in sound financial con­ dition. The county tax rate was lowered in FY 1981 and w^expect no increase in FY 1982. It is precisely this type of financial and ad­ ministrative understanding that the next treasurer should possess. "It has not been easy on the county board to limit the spending of funds in the recfent past. However, as clearly shown, it can be done with a little belt-tightening and professional ad­ ministration. MARION HANSON (Democrat) No answer to questionnaire FOR SHERIFF ROSE LILLEGARD Rose Lillegard, 717 S. Broadway, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican O f f i c e S o u g h t : M c H e n r y County Treasurer Occupation: Accountant Experience: In the last 13 years, Rose Lillegard has served as president of the county Mayors and Managers association, on the 208 Clean Water Steering committee, Six County Area Wide 208 Clean Water Steering committee, NIPC commissioner, (presently) seventh year on the CETA Advisory board, accounting specialist at Fort Sheridan, secretary for Nunda t o w n s h i p a s s e s s o r , municipal clerk and per­ sonnel manager. Answer to Question "I believe the taxpayers are entitled to a sincere, dedicated working treasurer that they are accustomed to. Having worked for local, township and federal governments, I am deeply concerned with the timely distribution of real estate taxes to the various taxing bodies, thus saving money by avoiding interest paid on tax anticipation warrants. GARY W. VERDUNG Gary W. Verdung, 452 W. Park avenue, Cary P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Treasurer Occupation: Personnel Specialist for the Illinois Department of„ / Tran­ sportation HENRY A. NULLE Henry A. Nulle, 244 Hoy avenue, Woodstock P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Sheriff O c c u p a t i o n : M c H e n r y County Sheriff Experience: "I am the present Sheriff of McHenry county and have 28 years service with the department, serving in every position. Answer to Question "I have worked with the budget for years and have found that people must be able to double up and do more than one job. "The NEEDS must take priority over the WANTS during the problem times we are going through and that is the only way to deal with it. FRANK J. SEXTON Frank J. Sexton, 17016 O'Brien road, Harvard P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Sheriff Occupation: Deputy Sheriff, McHenry County Experience: More than seven years experience with the McHenry County Sheriff's police Answer to Question "I believe the Sheriff's department has an extra large administrative staff and this staff could be trimmed through attrition replacing those positions with Deputy positions; thereby placing more of­ ficers on the road where they are needed - not in the of­ fice. I would also have the detective division return to having a night shift for a more efficient department. GENE F. WESTERGREN Gene F. Westergren, 209 E. Forest street, Marengo P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Democrat Office Sought: McHenry County Sheriff Occupation: Police Chief, City of Marengo Experience: Four years as Marengo Police Chief, Westergren has also been an assistant professor in police training at the University of GENE F. WESTERGREN Illinois, a criminal justice consultant, a criminal justice specialist (111. Law Enforcement commission), Chicago Police officer and high school English teacher. Answer to Question "Certain changes in the Sheriff's department must occur. By assessing the existent staff and practices the department can be made more efficient and money would be saved. At the same time, services can be in­ creased in the area of drug e n f o r c e m e n t , d r u g education, crime prevention, etc. which will increase expenditures. It is expected that cutbacks and growth will offset each other with the county resident bene­ fitting overall. RAYMOND L. BUHR (Democrat) No answer to questionnaire FOR REGIONAL SUPT. OF SCHOOLS O.C. "DIXIE" O'HARA O.C. "Dixie" O'Hara, 730 Gerry street, Woodstock P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: Regional Superintendent of Schools O c c u p a t i o n : A s s i s t a n t Regional Superintendent of Schools Experience: "Thirty-one years teacher, dean, coach, athletic director at Wood­ stock high school. Seven years assistant regional superintendent of schools, Masters degree in school administration from the University of Illinois. Answer to Question "$20,000 comes through my office every year and is pro rated for each school. There is nothing that can be done. FOR COUNTY BOARD C.B. "CLINT" CLAYPOOL C.B. "Clint" Claypool, 4212 W. Ponca, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: Retired Experience: "1 have served on the county board for the past four years. I feel my experience gained as chairman of both . the Finance and Salaries committee and the Cour­ thouse Operations com­ mittee is extremely valuable, especially in these trying times. My past af­ filiations are with the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals, McHenry County Association for the Retar­ ded, Kiwanis club, McHenry Chamber of Commerce and the school board of McHenry Community High School District 158. Answer to Questions "It was during my term as Chairman of the Finance DEAN C. CUNAT Dean C. Cunat, 3200 W. Justen road, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: Vice-president with Terra Cotta Realty Experience: Cunat has been a county board member for four years. He has also served on the McHenry hospital board, the Boy Scouts, Kiwanis club, Metal B u i l d i n g D e a l e r s association, chairman of the Planning and Zoning commission, GOP precinct committeeman, NIPC and the McHenry County Plan commission. Answer to Question "Since the major portion of county funding is not within the county's ability to change (sales tax, permit fees, etc.) good government must adjust its spending to the amount of income it generates. "What is left to do is tighten the belt where we can - in non-essential ac­ tivities and those services that affect the public safety the least. We should continue the hiring freeze, limit capital spending and keep sound business people in office to help weather the financial storm. •-» Green street, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican O f f i c e - S o u g h t : C o u n t y Board, District 2 Occupation: Owner of Bolger Drug Store (Phar­ macist) E x p e r i e n c e : F o r m e r member of the McHenry county board, former Mayor of McHenry, former member of the McHenry County Plan commission and chairman of the county plan commission. Answer to Question "In McHenry county, there is at present a hiring freeze which I support. McHenry county is now being run in an efficient manner, The department heads are knowledgeable people and understand that government-like business must be run in an efficient manner. JAMES D. CURRAN James D. Curran, 207 S. Curran road, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: Retired farmer Experience: James Curran has served as a board member for six years. He has also served as director and president of the McHenry F.S., Inc., for two years. Worked iH the assessment field a total of 10 years -- 7'/2 as deputy assessor for Nunda township and 3M> as field appraiser for the McHenry County Assessment office and 15 years as a 4-H leader. Answer to Question "I believe that all budgets on the county level can be cut, some more than others. The freeze on hiring that the county initiated has been helpful in balancing the budget and I believe it should be continued for the time being. We have recently approved an Economic Development commission which should help bring in more revenue for all government entities. I am not in favor of raising taxes now due to the economic condition of the country. PAUL E. FIDLER Paul E. Fidler, 3100 R i v e r s t r e a m d r i v e , McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 O c c u p a t i o n : R e t i r e d Airlines Pilot Experience: Paul Fidler is currently a member of the McHenry county board, chairman of (he Finance and Personnel committee and a member of the Courthouse Operations committee. He has also served as a member of the Health Systems Agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry counties, a former chairman of the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals, former jury commissioner and past member of the Volo school board. Answer to Question "By continuing my sup port of the hiring freeze that the Finance committee has in effect for the county. A careful watch that the charge for permits, license and inspections are in line with the costs the county incurs. I am a strong sup porter of encouraging commercial and industry expansion in the county to help build a sound tax base for the county and provide employment at home. In the case of capital outlay, it may be necessary to repair, rather than replace such things as office equipment, automobiles and other road equipment. DONALD P. DOHERTY Donald P. Doherty, 1410 N WILLIAM J. FITZGERALD William J. "Bill" Fitzgerald, 7517 Howe drive, Wonder Lake P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: Experience: County board member since Dec. 1, 1980 Answer to Question " C o u n t y g o v e r n m e n t represents a very small percentage of our tax bills. As a member of the Finance committee, I am interested in retaining a balanced budget, while still providing the services people in the county have come to expect. With the continuation of the hiring freeze, we do not anticipate any reductions of county services. "As a member of the newly formed Economic Development committee, we are working with local municipalities to encourage retention and the expansion of business and industry located in the county. Planned growth of business and industry will result in increased revenue to schools, as well as local governments, and eliminate any concern about increased taxes. THOMAS H. HUEMANN Thomas H. Huemann, 2103 W. Church, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: President of H u e m a n n W a t e r Management, Inc. E x p e r i e n c e : M c H e n r y county board member since 1963. Answer to Question "Governments inability to react fast enough to problems and situations. Insufficient dialogue bet­ ween environmental groups and business communities to resolve differences of o p i n i o n . G o v e r n m e n t ' s inability to balance budgets. MILTON J. McHALE Milton J. "Milt" McHale, 1302 Eastwood lane, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: Catholic Order of Foresters insurance representative for McHenry county Experience: Actively in­ volved in local fraternal, civic and political activities for 25 years, a World War II veteran and graduate of the U.S. Navy engineering school. He has served as president of the EMPOA Homeowner's association, member of the Greater McHenry Civil Defense Advisory Council, past "North Moose" over 11 lodges, more than 30 years experience in real estate, insurance and plant management Answer to Question "McHenry county is suffering from the same r e v e n u e a n d f i n a n c i a l problems that are plaguing the whole country today. The county hiring freeze reduced the payroll drain on county funds and temporarily should continue. If the economy forces actions, county departments should be reduced on a priority basis with the Sheriff and the Senior Citizens fund being totally exempt as these areas are under-financed already. Tax increases should never be considered, unless it becomes necessary as an absolutely last resort. A four-day work week is a possibility. RICHARD A. MEYERS Richard A. Meyers, 3008 Keene avenue, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: teacher and part-time instructor at MCC Experience: Meyers has served as campaign coor­ dinator for Pres. Nixon in 1972 and manager for 111. congressman Robert Mc- Clory in 1974. He is chairman of the Prairie Grove Pian commission and the executive director of the Corrections Study Council of Illinois, Inc., a prison watch­ dog agency Answer to Question "I would propose to deal with the money problem as it affects the office I seek by: 1) requiring all departments with budgets of $175,000 or greater to reduce them by 5 percent immediately. This alone would save $400,000. 2) I would require all county departments to purchase office supplies, equipment, e t c . , t h r o u g h a c e n t r a l purchasing department. The amount of money spent at this time is unnecessarily high. ROBERT J. VISIN Robert J. Visin, 4716 Wild Cherry road, Crystal Lake P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican O f f i c e S o u g h t : C o u n t y Board, District 2 Occupation: Real Estate Broker Experience: Five year member of the Crystal Lake Plan commission, nine years on the District 47 school board, member of the An­ nexation and Development committee in Crystal Lake and 25 years in the management of industrial companies with emphasis on financial control. Answer to Question "Since I am not an in­ cumbent, it is impossible for me to know all factors relating to the present financial condition of the county, but I believe in two basic principles: 1) balanced budgeting, the county can only provide the services it can afford. 2) There must be a business-like approach in all phases of government, with efficient use of materials and personnel at all times. CHARLES WEINGART Charles "Chuck" Weingart, 1714 W. Route 120, McHenry P o l i t i c a l A f f i l i a t i o n : Republican O f f i c e S o u g h t : C o u n t y Board, District 2 Occupation: Dairy Farmer E x p e r i e n c e : F o r m e r member of the county board, serving on most committees. A perfect attendance record. Served as McHenry County Fair president, which n e c e s s i t a t e s d e a l i n g w i t h people throughout the county. Answer to Question "I think it is very im­ portant that one attends the committee meetings to which one is appointed. Use tax monies only for effective programs and services which help the taxpayer. No new or additional programs or services added until the economy improves. Election Information To reach the County Clerk's office in the courthouse on Tuesday, March 16, primary Election day, before 8:30 a.m., for election information, call any one of the following numbers: (815) 338-2043, 338-2044, 338-2514 or 338-2516. After 8:30 a.m., call the County courthouse telephone number (815) 338-2040. The County Clerk's office will remain open the evening of Tuesday, March 16, until ;i!l votes are tabulated, and results may be obtained by calling the courthouse at number (815) 338-2040.