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PAGE 18-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1973 City And Village Election Candidates FOR MAYOR DONALD P. DOHERTY Donald P. Doherty of 1410 N. Green street is completing twelve years as mayor of McHenry. , A lifelong resident of the community, he is a graduate of McHenry high school and of Northern Illinois university. He is pharmacist. Doherty is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, McHenry Country club, Knights of Columbus, Elks, St. Patrick's church and an honorary member of McHenry Rotary club. Married to the former Rosalie Williams, they have ten children. MAJOR PROBLEMS "1 - New well to improve water supply for city; 2 - continue ef­ forts to improve traffic control; 3 - Continue efforts to improve off- street parking; 4 - Make new addition to city hall to enlarge the area for police department; 5 - Provide adequate planning for city." IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Engineering is now being done concerning the new well; city is currently considering purchase of additional off-street parking; city is currently discussing the extension of Lillian street; keep a strong and active planning commission and zoning board". JOSEPH B.STANEK Joseph B. Stanek, an eighteen-year resident of McHenry, resides at 1316 Millstream drive. He is making his first bid for the office of mayor. Stanek, a graduate of Marmion Military academy, is a barber. The mayoral candidate is completing a\ four-year term as alfterman in Ward 2. v. - \ Heijelongs to the Catholic Order of Foresters^ and the American Legion. Stanek and his wife, Marilyn, have six children, Steve, Pat, Ken, Paul, Cynthia and Lisa. MAJOR PROBLEMS "I consider growth and its impact on our traffic flow, parks, educational and medical facilities, sewer and water facilities plus the various municipal services, to be the paramount problems we must address ourselves to if McHenry is to maintain and improve its quality of life". IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "To meet these problems, I propose that guidelines be established which require new developments to have a maximum density of six units per acre after streets and watercourses are deducted. Wherever possible, streets must extend to the boundary lines and dovetail into existing or potential streets. Require donations of buildable land and-or money for schools; also, land for parks. Base all projections for sewer and water capacity on twenty people, or its equivalent, per acre. Require sediment ponds where streams are involved. Bind all covenants to the land." FOR CITY CLERK EARL R.WALSH Earl R. Walsh of 1506 N. Green street, a lifelong resident of McHenry, is completing thirty-six years as city clerk, for which he seeks reelection unopposed. He is a local high school graduate with a year of college. Walsh is a member of the McHenry Area Chamber of Com­ merce, McHenry Library board since its inception and McHenry Rotary. He and his wife, Alvina, have one son and one daughter. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Meeting all problems that face a fast growing community and working together to do whatever is best for the entire city". IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "To realize that our city has 'growing pains' and to accept constructive ideas from persons who have a sincere interest in McHenry. To continue to reduce property tax rates as long as other income will provide the many services which residents are entitled to expect." FOR CITY TREASURER THOMAS F.BOLGER Thomas F. Bolger, 3514 W. Broad street, is completing six terms as city treasurer and seeks reelection without opposition. Bolger, a graduate of McHenry high school, is a lifetime resident qf the area and has lived within the city for twenty-five years. The candidate is executive vice-president of the McHenry State bank. He has been engaged in banking for more than thirty years. Bolger is former president of Rotary club, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Catholic Order of Foresters and Knights of Columbus. He and his wife, Kathryn, have six children. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Because of the city 's location close to a metropolitan city and because of the natural recreational facilities we can expect con­ tinued growth. The major problem will be to have an orderly growth so as not to over-tax the facilities of the city". FOR ALDERMAN Ward I JACK PEPPING Jack Pepping, who resides at 3105 W. Virginia, has been a resident of the city for twenty-two years. He seeks the post of alderman in the first ward. Pepping is a graduate of the McHenry school system, of the University of Iowa, BS degree, 1956, and Indiana University Management institute, 1962. The candidate served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1959. He is now district manager for Illinois Bell Telephone Co., Oak Park. Most of his work with 111. Bell for twelve years has been in the Commercial department, in which he has the responsibility for coordinating municipal activities. This has given him a knowledge of the structure of city government, with involvement in matters of zoning, planning, tax and communications. His civic affiliations include Oak Park Rotary, McHenry Little League manager and Triton College Business Advisory com­ mittee. Pepping is married to the former Karen Engdahl. They have three sons, Jerry, 14, Tom, 13; and Jimmy, 9. MAJOR PROBLEMS "The main problem facing McHenry is growth ~ how to handle it so that the quality of life in the city does not deteriorate. Despite rising taxes, we are faced with haphazard development, traffic congestion and inadequate parks and recreational facilities. Local government must be more responsive to these problems and the needs of people". IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "To cope with this growth we need a comprehensive plan which insures an harmonious relationship between residential, industrial and recreational land use. I favor opening new roads which alleviate traffic through the center of town and the development of a large new park property already owned by the city near Boone creek." * THEODORE N. PITZEN A lifelong resident of McHenry, Theodore N. Pitzen of 3904 W. Grove avenue seeks a fifth term as alderman in the first ward. Pitzen attended local schools and also has taken a course in business management. He has been self-employed for 23 years in the plastering business known as Theo. N. Pitzen Plastering. In his aldermanic post he has served on the various committees and presently is chairman of Public Utilities and Finance. He was a member of the Plan commission when the first comprehensive plan was adopted. Pitzen is a member of the Veterans of World War II, V.F.W. Post 4600, American Legion Post 491, Court 594, Catholic Order of Foresters and Montini school board. He is a charter member of the McHenry Little league, which he served aS president for tvvo years, and is a past member of the McHenry Junior College citizens' advisory board. Pitzen and his wife, Lorraine, have three daughters, Kathy, Patty and Annette, andthreesons, Michael, John and Ted. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Traffic congestion; sanitary sewage treatment and main ex­ tensions; adequate water supply for consumption and fire protection; street improvements and repairs." IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "These problems are all systematically being met. 111. 120 is being widened through the western part of the city. Plans are formulating for another R.R. crossing between Rt. 31 and Crystal Lake road to help the flow of traffic. The sewer plant is nearly completed to handle 17,500 residents; trunk lines and mains are being installed to service the Lakeland Park area. Bids are out for water wells to furnish the city with enough water to keep our favorable fire insurance rates and enough for industry and private consumption. Streets are, and will be, improved as finances and conditions permit". EDWARD DATZ Ward 2 Edward Datz is a candidate for alderman in the city's second ward. Datz was educated in Chicago schools and the University of Illinois. He has resided in McHenry for four years. The candidate is staff loss control consultant, fire protection service, Kemper Insurance. He presently serves as chairman of the Plan commission for the city. Civic affiliations include American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of McHenry. Datz and his wife, Margaret, reside at 1202 Oakwood drive. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Traffic control and movement; parking problems; effective development of various areas of McHenry with property controls and the extension of sewer and water facilities". IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Additional railroad crossings and improved connector streets; installation of additional traffic lights; street improvement programs including sewer and gutters; development of additional parking facilities in the center of the city". RAYMOND L.SMITH Ward 3 Raymond L. Smith of 1511 N. Park street seeks reelection as third ward alderman. Smith is a lifetime resident of the community, attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from McHenry high school. He is an electrician employed by Carey Electric Contractors. The candidate is completing three terms (12 years) in the office of alderman. He has served on every committee and also is presently a member of the Plan commission. Smith's civic affiliations are the American Legion and Catholic Order of Foresters. Married to the former Betty Lou Kramer, they have a son, Randall, 20, an U. of I. student, and a daughter, Rae Ellen, 17, attending West campus. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Revenue sharing spending; public utilities, sewer and water treatment; parking; better traffic control; playgrounds for young people; creating a more personal contact with the people and understanding their problems. Many have new and workable ideas. We must hear them, listen to them and use them". IDEAS FOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Working together is the best way to solve any problem. We, as a Council, have to talk things over, share our ideas and make a decision. Some matters will require advice from our legal and engineering departments. I have the greatest confidence in my fellow councilmen and departments to face and solve all our problems". JAMES WEGENER James Wegener of 1503 Freund avenue has lived all his life in the McHenry community. He seeks the office of alderman in the third ward. He attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from McHenry Community high school. Wegener is manager of McGee's Store for Meh."- •>«>" Presently, the aldermanic candidate is completing a four-year term as township auditor. Wegener is a member of the board of directors of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and has served as past chairman of the Retail committee. Civil affiliations include membership in the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion andRotary club, the Catholic Order of Foresters and Holy Name society. He serves as treasurer of St. Patrick's Cemetery association. Married to the former Mary Ann Wiedrich, the couple has two sons, Fred and Charles. MAJOR PROBLEMS "City traffic congestion and parking; Some issues not being accomplished soon enough to eliminate unnecessary involvement; Building code; Not publishing an agenda of upcoming business prior to the Council meetings to allow citizens the opportunity to contact their alderman on their views if they so desire". IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "The most congested areas should be extended where possible, allowing through traffic to move smoothly (right or left signals as the situation permits would be suggested). The present building code should be updated and enforced. These suggestions, plus an enthusiastic energetic Council planning together today for tomorrow's growth and needs." FRANK S. HROMEC Ward 4 Frank S. Hromec of 1611 N. Pleasant avenue has been a resident of McHenry for fifteen years. He seeks the office of alderman in Ward 4, an office he has held for six years. Mr. Hromec was educated at St. Joseph's grade school and Harrison high school. He has served as Democratic com­ mitteeman for ten years. The candidate and his wife, LaVerne, have a son, Robert, and daughter, Beverly, at home. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Tax relief for schools by participation of builders; problem of over-crowding schools by new subdivisions being built in old areas. IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "I feel there should be builders' contributions for every home erected to help defray costs of new schools". ERNEST D. SCHOOLEY A candidate for alderman in the fourth ward for the first time is Ernest D. Schooley of 5219 W. Victory, McHenry. A fourteen-year resident of the city, he is a graduate of Elgin high school. Schooley is engaged in automotive parts - wholesale and retail. Previous government experience includes acting as vice- president of the Lakeland Park Property Owners association for two years. Schooley belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose and has been a fireman for the McHenry Township Fire Protection district for six years. The candidate and his wife, Pat, have five children, Bobby, 15, Sharon, 13; Cathy, 12; Mary, 11; and Danny, 9. MAJOR PROBLEMS "The major problem facing the city is how to most effectively handle the rapidly expanding population. Facilities must be fur­ nished to meet health, living, transportation and recreational needs of the people, and these must be taken care of in a manner that is well planned and scheduled." IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "Expansion of facilities will cost money, but every effort should be made to minimize the costs through the wise use of revenue sharing funds which the city will receive. There should also be a concerted effort to coordinate the activities of the Zoning board, Planning commission and the City Council so that land in the metropolitan area will be used in such a manner as to be both utilitarian and beautiful." - -• ANTHONY V. SERRITELLA Anthony V. Serritella, a six-year resident of the community, resides at 4196 Shore drive. He sqeks the post of alderman in the fourth ward. Serritella was educated in St. Mary Incoronata grade school and St. Rita high school. He is a painting contractor by trade. The candidate is a member of the Knights of Columbus and serves as president of the Lakeland Park Property i He and his wife, Cecelia, have five children, ' association. Tim, Maureen, Cecelia, Edward and Elizabeth. MAJOR PROBLEMS "The biggest problem which faces the people in Lakeland Park is misrepresentation. Since we became annexed to the city, we have had very few city benefits except to pay the higher city tax rate. The sewer assessment fee and the hook-up fee should have been decided upon when we were annexed, not now after everything is law." IDEASFOR MEETING PROBLEMS "My interest is for the people of Lakeland Park. The people's voice through their alderman must and-will be heard in City Council". McCullom Lake GEORGE LUTO FOR PRESIDENT GEORGE LUTO, an in­ cumbent, seeks reelection for another four year term as village president on the People's ticket. He is presently completing his first term in that office. Luto and his wife, Antoinette, live at 2909 N. Knollwood drive, McCullom Lake. They have resided in the^ village for thirteen years. They have three married children, eleven grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. Regarding past experience in village government, Luto served as trustee of the Cullom Knoll association for two years and was then elected president of that association. He is now employed as a court bailiff for the McHenry County Sheriff's department. Luto is a member of St. Mary's Ca|^lic,phurch and of the Knights of Columbus. COMMENTS During the last four years, many storm sewers have been installed throughout the village. President Luto said that if he is returned to office, there will be more im­ provements made on storm sewer additions to reduce flooding even further. "My desire is to make the village oif McCullom Lake one of the finest places to live and to be proud of". Parkview, McCullom Lake, is completing her first term as village clerk. She seeks another term. Mrs! Parks, a former teacher, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northeastern Illinois State university. She and her husband are parents of a two-year-old son and have lived in the area for four years. Mrs. Parks is president of "Beach Gals", a women's organization in McCullom Lake which primarily provides activities for children of the village. J FOR TRUSTEE TERRY JORDAN of 5309 W. West lane, McCullom Lake, is a lifetime resident of the McHenry area, the past 12V2 years in the village of Mc­ Cullom Lake. He seeks a two- year term as village trustee. Jordan, a graduate of McHenry high school, is a bookbinder and papercutter. He and his wife, Virginia, are the parents of two children, Kim and Dennis. In the past, he served as trustee of Cullom-Knoll association. MAJOR PROBLEMS "I feel the major problem in McCullom Lake is lack of communication between the people and the village govern­ ment. We have many minor problems that the present administration is working on wholeheartedly." IDEASFOR MEETING THEM "Try to correct problems now existing and better our village for there aren't any absolute solutions." FOR TRUSTEES RAYMOND LARY ...no response. MONTY YATES ... no response. ALLEN McKIM ...no response. McHenry Shores KURT A. WEISENBERGER KURT A. WEISENBERGER of 4903 W. McCullom Lake road, McCullom Lake, seeks a four-year term as village president on the Independent ticket. He has lived in the McHenry area for twenty-six years. He and his wife, Joanne, are the parents of an eight- month-old son, Jason. Weisenberger, a self- employed carpenter, received his education at McHenry high school, attended the University of Illinois for one year and Wright Jnior college, Chicago, for one year. MAJOR PROBLEMS "The major problems of the village are the lack of com­ munication between the village board and the people of the village; also the accumulation of monies in the treasury while the roads and beach need improvement." IDEASFOR MEETING THEM "To get the people of the village involved in the running of the village. To start a program for the proper use of Motor Fuel Tax, Revenue Sharing and other aids available to this village." FOR VILLAGE CLERK MRS. KAREN PARKS of 4616 SANDRA L. MOYER Mrs. Moyer feels there is a "marvelous diversity of residents in the village and I would like to^see us utilize the knowledge, talents and energy of our citizens." She said the village is now entering the most difficult period of its growth and if everyone donates time and ideas, "we will make this a community that we can be proud to live in. This is my goal and if elected, I will work to see that we achieve it." She stated that her ex­ perience in various capacities in the village have given her an understanding of the problems to be faced. However, she feels the best qualification she can offer is, "a sincere desire to do a good job in helping the village grow and prosper". EDWIN OLBINSKI EDWIN OLBINSKI has resided in McHenry Shores for sixteen years with his wife and four children. Olbinski; who is an aerologist, is a past board member of the McHenry Shores Lot Owners association and the board of trustees. Olbinski, an incumbent, would like to have a village hall set up for use of the people as a community house and for the various committees and ser­ vices provided by the village. He feels his past experience on the various village boards and associations qualifies him as a good candidate for the trustee position. DONALD E. HENDERLONG FOR TRUSTEE DONALD E. HEN­ DERLONG, an incumbent, lives at McHenry Shores, and is employed as a process engineer at Brake Parts, McHenry. He and his wife have four children and have resided in the village for 5V2 years. Henderlong's civic af­ filiations include past president of^Brake Parts Federal Credit jrfiion, elder and church school superintendent of Faith Presbyterian church, mem­ bership in the Chicago Rubber group and the American Chemical society. In future projects, Hen- derlong would like to see the village continue to improve roads and streets, provide recreational facilities for all ages and provide adequate police protection. Henderlong feels he would make a good officer for the village because he is willing to spend the time needed to get the job done and he is in­ terested in maintaining a nice quiet community. SANDRA L. MOYER has lived in McHenry Shores with her husband, Ronald, and their two sons, for the past four years. Mrs. Moyer is a housewife and is a member of the McHenry Shores association Welcoming committee, was acting deputy clerk during the issuing period for vehicle stickers, is secretary of the Village Zoning commission and serves as a teacher aide at Edgebrook school. BERTHA QUINN BERTHA QUINN and her husband have lived in McHenry Shores for eight years. They have three grown children. Mrs. Quinn, who is a housewife, is active in several organizations. She is president of the McHenry Woman's club, recording secretary for McHenry County Presidents club and vice-president of the McHenry Grandmothers club, Chapter 826. If elected, Mrs. Quinn would like to see the village grow in an orderly manner and do the utmost to protect all residents insofar as the law provides. She wants the village of McHenry Shores to be the best managed village in McHenry county. She feels she would be a good officer for the village because of her past experience in various civic matters in the community. ARDITH REED ARDITH REED has lived in the McHenry Shores area for about nine years. She and her husband are the parents of a thirteen-year-old son. Mrs. Reed, who is a service communication supervisor for Kemper Insurance, would like to see the village come together as a community to work together to make it a better place to live. Some of the ways she feels this could be done is by striving to "beautify our homes and property, to respect our property and the property of others and to stoop and pick up some litter instead of criticizing the results." Mrs. Reed believes all types, ages and nationalities can learn to work and live together in harmony. "In doing my part to achieve this goal, I would, as an officer of the village, keep alert of all aspects of village procedure and pass all in­ formation on to as many residents as possible. I believe we can come together as a community working for the good of all, not the comfort of just a few." ZELMER M. TURNER ZELMER M. TURNER and his wife have five children, three girls and two boys. They have lived in the McHenry Shores area for two years. Turner, a truck driver, is active in the First Baptist church. He is vice-president of the Men's club and assistant bus director at the church. If elected, Turner says he would work to build a better community, construct better roads and increase law en­ forcement in the village. Lakemoor FOR PRESIDENT RICHARD J. HYATT ... no response FOR CLERK CAROL ANN SCHMIDT of Lakemoor seeks her first term as village clerk. Mrs. Schmidt, a housewife, lives with her husband, Thomas, and their . two children at 400 W. Rand road. She has lived in the area for twenty-seven years. Mrs. Schmidt received her education at St. Mary's grade school, McHenry, at Mount Saint Mary's academy, St. Charles, where she graduated in 1957. She is now serving as treasurer and acting clerk since the illness of the present clerk, Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Sch­ midt is also a clerk for the police department. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Amount of money diverted from corporate funds for maintenance of a police department. Half of annual income is spent in this area." IDEASFOR MEETING THEM "Hopefully a contractual service on a county basis will provide better protection for less money, leaving more funds for road work and other village needs." FOR TRUSTEE HARRY J. BRADY ...no response. ALYCE KOWAL ...no response. ODIEL C. SAMYN of 231 W. . Rand road, Lakemoor, is a candidate for a four-year term as village trustee. He and his wife are the parents of three boys and have lived in the area for five years. Samyn, an electronic technician, was educated at Lane Tech high school, In­ ternational Correspondence school and Armour institute. He is a member of the Business Men's association," Chamber of Commerce, 63rd and Kedzie, the Knights of Columbus and the Loyal Order of Moose. MAJOR PROBLEMS "Water and sewerage, road conditions, tighten building code and police protection." IDEAS FOR MEETING THEM "More interest in community needs. Better contact with local property owners. More cooperation by residents with village officials." Sunny side FOR PRESIDENT JAMES M. EICHHORN of 1414 W. Lakeview street, Sunnyside, is running unop­ posed for a four-year term as village president. He and his wife, Mary J., have lived in the area for eleven years with their three children, James Jr., Renee and Debbie. Eichhorn is a journeyman meat cutter for Schaefer Meat Packing, Mundelein. His previous experience in village government includes two years as a village police officer, four years as village trustee and one year on the planning committee. FOR TRUSTEE WILLIAM JAMES MIT­ CHELL, JR., of 4017 Wilmot road, Sunnyside, seeks a four- year term as village trustee. He has resided in the area for sixteen years. Mitchell and his wife, Donna, have three children at home, one married and a foster son. Mitchell, who is a pipe fitter and welder, received his education at Washbourne Trade high school and is a graduate of American Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chicago. He is vice-president of R e f r i g e r a t i o n -- S e r v i c e Engineers society of the Greater Chicago chapter. Mitchell also served in the U.S. Navy. He feels the major problems which face the village are its (Continued on page 19)