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BRUCE1 I'AGK 7 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4.1MB KENNETH R. BRUCE Kenneth R. Bruce, 3717 W. John St., McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 15, two-year term. Education: Attended Landmark Junior High School and graduated from McHenry High Occupation: Owneroperator of the Riviera Yacht Basin. Mr. Bruce has been involved with the Edgebrook PTO for four years. He is a member of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife, Lynn, have two sons. Answers to Questions 1. "Because both my children are enrolled in District 15,1 feel a need to become involved with their education and to do as much as possible to improve our school system." 2. "Obviously, money is the major concern in most school districts today, Also, I see a definite need for better working relationships between parents, teachers and the school administration." 3. "Federal and state school legislation must change to comply with the growing need for better schools. State and federal monies must be distributed more fairly to accommodate rising school costs. It is imperative that parents, teachers and administration work toegether to achieve this goal." 4. "Everyone agrees that our greatest natural resource is our children, therefore schools must be financed from all levels of government: local, state and federal. The state ; must especially take on a greater portion of this responsibility than it does now. I think our state spending priorities must be re-evaluated. DIST. 12 WALSH (Chicago Circle Campus). He is a member of the Johnsburg Booster dub. He and his wife. Annette, have four children, all of whom are in the Johnsburg Schools. , Answers to Questions 1. "I feel it's my responsibility to be active in the education of our children and being on the school board is the best way to do this." 2. "Finances."/ 3-4. "Financial problems must be attacked by continued fiscal efficiency and responsibility. This, coupled with an understanding by the community that good schools are in its best interests, will be helpful in getting us through the next difficult years." SCHAEFER KENNETH M. SCHAEFER Kenneth M. Schaefer, 4903 Brorson Lane, McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 12, four-year term. Education: B.S. in Architectural Chicago private Engineering at C Technical College. Occupation: Architect in practice. Mr. Schaefer is presently a member of the District 12 school board. He was appointed in January, 1983, to fill an unexpired term. He and his wife, Bobby Ann, have three children. He Is a member of the Johnsburg Community Club, the American Institute of Architects and a past village trustee of the Village of Sunny side. Answers to Questions 1. "After recently being appointed to the board, I have discovered that parental involvement in policy-making decisions has positive effects on district policies. The position requires much more time and continued updating than ever imagined, however, the tangible results are very rewarding and I hope t to continue being a part in a constructive way." 2. "Continuing and hopefully upgrading tne quality of education offered our students must remain our number one ing in mind that a education includes balanced academic, social and athletic programs. These programs must be balanced with a sound fiscal policy of conservative spending. Any taxing body must learn to live within its means, just as the family unit. This policy is in I'ffrwt new ami must fontinw to remain wo. 3. "Disciplined and pi planning in monetary matters is a most ef fect ive tool for increasing funds available to maintain offerings to students. Aggressive cost saving efforts in fuel expenses, energey consumption, in-house coordination of required building maintenance programs have all realized positive savings of available funds." 4. "Realistically, real estate taxes in some form or another will probably always be with us. I would like to explore the idea of an offsetting increase in the state sales tax, which must then be targeted exclus ively for education along with an equal reduction in local real estate taxes. This would put a more equitable share of the costs upon the spenders while reducing the burden on the homeowner/' THOMAS J. WALSH Thomas J. Walsh, 5305 Memory Trail, McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 12, two-year term. Education: B.S. degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. M.S. degree in Labor Relations from Loyola University. Occupat ion* Secre tary- treasurer Local 881 United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Mr. Walsh has been a member of the faculty at Indiana University (Northwest) and at the University of Illinois EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT IS SPECIAL HOME OF WORLDS FINEST EATIN' CHICKEN BROASTED myj^TiESDAv night special 3-PIECE " $179 CHICKEN DINNER | (INCLUDES FRIES, COLE SLAW & ROLL) 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS... •McHENRY (815) 344-1103 • WOODSTOCK (815) 338-9706 • ELGIN (312) 888-0900 (West Sid* Store Only) AT BEEF VILLA 2. "Trying to maintain a balanced budget while still attempting to meet the needs of our students and staff in the school district." 3. "Study the entire budget and attempt to secure alternate or additional sources of funding to maintain existing programs and personnel and also try and restore lost, or begin new programs," 4. '̂ Funding should be through federal, state and local tax revenues and from private contributions. However, the schools can look at additional ways of generating monies on their own through school programs." FIDLER J. BEAU FIDLER J. Beau Fidler, 4620 N. Spring Grove Road, McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 12, four-year term. Education: McHenry High School, Wentworth Military degree at College, Miami, for United WOLF STEVE WOLF Steve Wolf, 3919 Blitsch St., McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 12, two-year term. Education: B.S. degree in Chemistry, B.S. degree in biology and A.S. degree in medical technology. Occupat ion: Laboratory director for an environmenatl testing-consulting firm in Chicago. Mr. wolf has served as a member of the vocational education advisory committee for Johnsburg High School. He is single. Answers to Questions 1. "To bring in fresh, new ideas to a district hard hit by budgetary cuts and restrictions." nosition board m Academy, A.S. Wentworth • Jr. University of psychology major. Occupation: Pilot Airlines Mr. Fidler has worked one year as a substitute teacher in Ann Arbor, MI. He and his wife, Denise, have one daughter. Answers to Questions 1. "I wanted to become involved in the community and I have a daughter who will start school next year." 2. "Monetary problems are always a part of any school district ana I believe student discipline is of major concern." 3. "I have no ready solution for the way the school budget is spent, but I believe I can contribute viable answers when I* am intimately involved. Sttadent discipline is too lax. Children and young adults need rules and boundaries set for tbem and they need them enforced. Throughout our lives, we are goeverned by rules and limits, which change as we go through life. But, if you don't learn to live with them, you will not be successful in life." 4. "Because townships overlap school districts, not everyone is taxed at the same rate to support the schools. One answer is township rather than state equalization rates." MAIORCA position as school board member, is invaluable as input. Secondly, I fell it is very important to have a woman representative on any school board and if I fail to be reinstated a after the Nov. 8 election, Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 will not have that representation." 2. "As was and still is, the biggest problem our school system is the enormous task of continuing the prudent and wise of the previous school not to deficit spend, while keeping the curriculum and standards of education and programs as high as they have been and can continue to be." 3. "After serving as a board member for the past 15 months, I understand only too well that there isn't any one answer or solution to this problem. However, it takes open- mindedness, empathy and fairness to be able to evaluate and consider each situation as it occurs. I feel that the board of education has demonstrated that it is made up of those types of individuals possessing those qualities. To continue to elect and seat peopledescribed above is perhaps the best idea I can come up with to be in a position to attack and attempt to solve any and-or all areas of concern." 4. "I believe corporations and industry is an area which is an untapped source of revenue above and beyond taxation, which should be investigated to help supplement the burden of school financing since it is obvious "with the current economy and precarious status of state aia and definite philosophies to attempt not to raise homeowners' taxes that other areas must be explored." HEIDLER SUSAN C. MAIORCA Susan C. Maiorca, 1316 Hayden Drive, McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 12, four-year term. Education: no answer Occupation: Manufacturer's sales representative. Ms. Maiorca has worked five years as a secretary at Ringwood School and she is an ex-officio member of the Johnsburg High School Citizens' Advisory Committee. She has two children. Answers to Questions 1. "I decided to run for school board mainly because I feel the background I received as a previous school employee and most r recently as the replacement for Mrs. Barb Stanell, who resigned her PRESTON JAMES W. PRESTON James W. Preston, 4301 Ringwood Road, McHenry Office Sought: Board member, District 12, two-year term. Education: no answer Occupation: Vice-president of a food processing company. Mr. Preston has .served as chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee to Ringwood District 34 school board. He has also served on the committee of 10 in the consolidation of Districts 34 and 12; served nine years on the District 12 school board and as vice-president of the Johnsburg Parent-Teacher Organization. He and his wife, Joan, have five children. Answers to Questions 1. "Because of my concern and interest in the education of our children; our most important resource." 2. "A. The most serious problem we face now, and in the future , i s finding the funds to provide for the constantly changing education needs of our students in a highly technical society. B. The i increased cost of operating and maintaining a school system. C. The increased demand by federal and state rrernment for school systems provide services beyond the education of students, without proper funding. D. Our state legislature, which continues to pass laws to the detriment of our school boards, which limit their ability to provide a financially sound school system." 3. "As there are no easy answers to the funding question, the board and administration must continue to offer sound financial when there is none, would be inappropriate to COLLEGE 1 No questionnaire was sent to McHenry County College candidates . However , information was set to the Plaindealer by two of the candidates. WALTERS "Che longhorn £>teak House. 'JSC ~ Route 120 V/i Miles East of m McHenry 385-9869 DUE TO PRIVATE: PARI Y WE WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC f OR DINING UNTIL 8 30 P.M. ON SA1 NOV 'J THANK YOU TOR YOUR ( OOPERA1ION' reevaluate our educational program, to be sure that the school system is offering the skills necessary for our students to succeed, whether in college or in the working world." 4. "The reliance on the local tax to support and schools is a burden on all property owners. The finding of other sources of income, such as the state income tax, user's fees, etc., has been debated for years without success. To offer an easy answer in 50 words or less. BARBARA WALTERS A resident of McHenry, Barbara Walters resides at 2803 Wooded Lane, with her three children, who attend Marian Central High School and McHenry County College. The McHenry candidate states that she would like to establish an open, straightforward relationship with the taxpayers, faculty and students of MCC and to work for a multi-year salary contract. She is an affiliated member of the McHenry and Lake County Real Estate Boards. WILDEY RICHARD WILDEY Richard Wildey, a resident of Crystal Lake, is a senior environmental claim specialist with the Kemper Group. He and his wife, Carol Jean, have two daughters, Stephanie and Pamela. Wildey says he is a firm believer in fiscal soundness. He feels MCC has established a record of budgetary propriety which he would strive to perpetuate. Trie candidate has been a member of the Wakiya Council of Campfire board of directors and has served as chairman of the financial management committee of that nanagf board. JOHN C. HEtDLfiR* r " John C. Heidler, 5709 Woodland Drive, McHenry. Office Sought: Board member, District 12, four year term. Education: B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and an M.B.A. degree. Occupat ion: Chemical Engineer. Mr. Heidler has served as an eight-year member of the District 12 school board. He and his wife have two children. Answers to Questions 1. "I decided to run for an additional term in order to maintain a balance of experience of the board, to help carry out the initial objectives of the unit district and to continue to give service to a school system that I feel is outstanding." 2. "The biggest problem is to be able to maintain the current curriculum faced with the Inadequate funding levels that the state is imposing on all school districts. In addition, the neW state law regarding collective bargaining is going to impose further constraints on school boards and their relationships with the school staff." 3. "Maintain close control of expenses while exploring outside sources of funds, such as grants, to complement the c u r r i c u l u m . G o o d communication must also be maintained with the adminis t ra t ion and s taf f to foster an atmosphere of cooperation that will enable the schools to provide the best education for our students." 4. "The state has to put a higher priority on the funding of education. Over the last several years the state aid funds have decreased as a percent of the total educational dollar. Our representatives have to be kept informed of the plight of the schools and the citizens have to rt the pressure that is to be put on the legislators." Polling locations The following are polling precincts for the Nov. 8 election: McHenry 1 Ringwood United Methodist Church, 5307 Barnard Mill Rd., Ringwood. McHenry 2 McHenry City Hall, 1111N. Green St., McHenry. McHenry 3 ' Liberty. Polish Legion of American Veterans, 1304 N. Park St., McHenry. McHenry 4 Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg. McHenry 5 Harrison Elementary School, 6809 McCullom Lake Rd., Wonder Lake. McHenry 6 V.F.W. Club House, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. McHenry 7 Buss Ford Sales. 3925 W. Elm St.. McHenry. McHenry 8 C& A Auto Body, 7140 Barnard Mill Rd., Wonder Lake. McHenry 9 Faith Presbyterian Church, 2107 W. Lincoln, McHenry. McHenry 10 Nativity Luthern church, 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd., Wonder Lake. McHenry 11 Ameeican Legion Post 491, 2505 N. Ringwood Rd., McHenry. McHenry 12 McCullom Lake Beach House, Lake Shore Dr., McCullom Lake. McHenry 13 Bob's Colors, 4720 W. Elm St., Route 120, McHenry. McHenry 14 McHenry City Wide Carpet (rear lower entrance), 3609 W. Elm St., McHenry. McHenry 15 Raymond's Johnsburg Bowl & Restaurant, 3312 N. Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry. McHenry 16 Sunnyside Village Hall, 1515 Channel Beach Dr., HrTTiiiMi . --.-- --^- " • -- -- raciicnry.------ McHenry 17 Community House, 306 Hilltop Dr., Pistakee McHenry 18 Chain-O-Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church, 4815 N. Wilmot Rd., McHenry. McHenry 19 Harrison Elementary School, 6809 McCullom Lake Rd., Wonder Lake. McHenry 20 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry. McHenry 21 Liberty Polish Legion of American Veterans, 1304 N. Park St., McHenry. McHenry 22 V.F.W. Club House, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. McHenry 23 Whispering Oaks Community Center, 4513 N. Front Royal Dr., McHenry. McHenry 24 Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 N. Sunset, McHenry. McHenry 25 Lakemoor Municipal Building, 234 W. Rand Rd., Route 120, McHenry. McHenry 26 Whispering Oaks Community Center, 4513 W. Front Royal Dr., McHenry. McHenry 27 Raymond's Johnsburg Bowl & Restaurant, 3312 N. Chanel Hill Rd., McHenry. McHenry 28 McHenry West Campus (North Parking Lot), 4724 N. Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry. McHenry 29 American Legion Post 491, 2505 N. Ringwood Rd., McHenry. Nunda 1 Nunda Rural Fire Protection District, 1713 Route 176, Crystal Lake. Nunda 2 Walk-In Center, 133 Illinois St., Crystal Lake. Nunda 3 North Elementary School, 500 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Nunda 4 Island Lake Village Hall, Route 176, Island Lake. Nunda 5 Flowerwood, Route 14 & 176, Crystal Lake. Nunda 6 Lakemoor Municipal Building, 234 W. Rand Rd., Route 120, McHenry. Nunda 7 Island Lake Village Hall, Route 176, Island Lake. Nunda 8 Alliance Church, 3815 W. Bull Yalley Rd v McHenix-- j. Nunda 9 Oakwood Hills Village Hail, Village of Oakwood Hills, Cary. Nunda 10 Nature Center (Veterans Acres), 330 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. Nunda 11 Green Acres Nursery & Garden Store, 7421W. Hillside, Crystal Lake. Nunda 12 Casey's Hall,2601S. River Rd., Griswold Lake. Nunda 13 Public Safety Building, 121 W. Woodstock St., Crystal • Lake. , e Nunda 14 Prairie Grove School, 3223 Route' 176, Crystal lake. Nuiida 15 Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 5209 N. Walkup Ave., Crystal Lake. Nunda 16 Nunda Rui Crystal Lake. Nunda" 16 Nunda Rural Fire Protection District, 1713 Route 176, Nunda 17 Alliance Church, 3815 W. Bull Valley Rd., McHenry.