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~v \ PACK 6 - PLAINBEALER-WKDNESDAY. APRIL 6. 1977 Candidates For School Board Elections DISTRICT 156 George J. Cadotte George J. Cadotte. 3202 Skyway drive, McHenry, has filed for a three-year term on the high school board. He has five children, ranging in age from thirteen to twenty-two, and has lived in the McHenry area for seven years. Cadotte graduated from Riverside-Brookfield high school and is currently employed as a salesman. His previous experience in work relating to schools has been as a current membeivof the "Task Force", a group of citizens in the community whcfee job it is to eliminate $500,000 from the high school budget beginning in Aug., 1978. Cadotte also worked for two years in the transportation department of school district No. 156. Besides his work on the Task Force. Cadotte is also active in the McHenry Little league baseball program. ' Major Problems "Naturally, our biggest problem will be finances. By the end of the 1978-79 school year, we will be close to $2,000,000 in debt. We must maintain quality education and quality programs for our children, but doing that with the debt we will be facing will take much soul searching and important decisions." Ideas For Meeting Them "We must reexamine all our programs. With the formation of the Johnsburg district it is inevitable that changes must be made. I honestly have no magic solution to offer today, but would assess each and every program on its merits and benefits to the students- and proceed from there " Dan McNulty Dan McNulty, 2004 N. Woodlawn Park. McHenry. is running for reelection to the high school board. He was elected to fill a one-year vacancy last April. McNulty has been a resident of the McHenry area for nine years, and is married and has two children. He is a graduate of Villanova university, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. McNulty is president of the Woodlawn Park Homeowners association, and is also a member of the McHenry County- Defenders and the Johnsburg Community club. Besides his present position on the school board, McNulty has taught communications at MCC, and has also covered numerous education stories as a journalist. He is currently employed as a television news editor. Major Problems "Maintaining quality education at McHenry high school after the Johnsburg students leave in Sept., 1978." Ideas For Meeting Them "We have begun by the formation of a citizens task force to study the problem and come up with ideas for curtailing programs that will have to be dropped because of budget limitations. I also see our problem as an opportunity to completely reevaluate and strengthen the curriculum, and also to possibly get all the high school students under one roof. "The latter would not only be better from an education standpoint, but it would save money on the tremendous overhead cost of running two big buildings." Paul Nitz Paul Nitz, 3220 Skyway drive, McHenry, is another of the four candidate seeking to fill two vacancies on the high school board. He is twenty-seven years old, and was raised in the McHenry area. Nitz is married, and he and his wife, Linda, have two young children. He is currently employed as a teacher in Mt. Prospect while his wife teaches in Barrington. He states that besides his eight years as a teacher he also has done advanced study in school administration. Nitz holds both a Bachelor degree in Russian language and history, and also holds two Master degrees, one in education and one in school administration. He is presently doing advanced work in Russian language and literature. All his college work has been done at the University of Illinois. Major Problems "The major problem facing our schools is a dual one: maintaining quality education in the face of deficits and rising costs, and the inevitable erosion of local control over schools with the increased influx of state and federal funds necessary to offset deficits not met by the community. "School teachers and administrators are rightfully concerned ab&it the curtailment of educational programs, class size, and reduction of staff." "The goal of quality education, like all other desirable commodities, costs money. Yet, the school budget must be balanced. It is evident that this will present very difficult decisions. "Increased funds from the state? Reduction in staff? Increased funding from the community? A continuance of school deficits"? Ideas For Meeting Them "The school system needs board members who are sensitive to these problems, and are willing to s^ek and ascertain the community's opinions. "They must have the courage to make decisions in the best interest of those for whom the schools exist--the kids." James S. Tonyan James S. Tonyan, 2926 W. Lincoln road, McHenry, is seeking reelection to a second term on the high school board. He has been a McHenry resident for thirty-one years, and is married with no children. Tonyan is a graduate of McHenry high school and received a degree from Marquette university. He is presently employed as a businessman with Tonyan Brothers incorporated, in McHenry. Tonyan has been a school board member for three years, and is a member of various committees on the board. He is also a member of the McHenry VFW. Major Problems "Of the many issues facing McHenry high school, the most significant problems are those related to the withdrawal of the Johnsburg students, and the effect that this will have on our financial resources and the educational programs we can offer! "Our greatest challenge will be our ability to continue to provide a quality, professional staff, and sound educational programs for our students, while at the same time, facing a substantial loss erf revenue." Ideas For Meeting Them "All aspects concerning the operation of District No. 156 must be critically reviewed in determining educational curtailments. "Citizen participation on a continuing basis will be necessary in analyzing all budget reductions. Citizen and educational groups must also work together in placing political pressure on the Illinois legislature to reimburse education at the full funding level. * "In addition, District No. 156 should seek private funds through endowment grants and other agencies for educational programs." DISTRICT 15 Timothy J. Althoff Timothy J. Althoff, 416 Shepherd Hills lane, McHenry, is one of six candidates seeking to fill two positions on the grade school board. Althoff has lived in McHenry for twenty-five years, and graduated from Marian high school, before attending Bradley university, and earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He is the oldest of seven childen of Mr. and Mrs. James Althoff, and is not married. He is currently employed as a commercial ventilation estimator. Major Problems , "Obviously, as in every school district in Illinois, funding is the major problem in our schools, and from this problem many of our other problems arise. Ideas For Meeting Them "It is the responsibility of the school board to obtain the maximum from every tax dollar it receives, while at the same time maintaining a quality education for the children in our community. We must be economical, but not cheapen the quality of education we provide. "When funding is discussed, a quick remedy seems to be a referendum. When such time arrives that I am convinced that all of the 'fat' has been trimmed from the budget, then I will put forth a maximum effort to get a referendum passed. "But, before pursuing the avenue of a referendum, the board should be absolutely sure it is being as frugal as possible without jeopardizing the quality of our education." Frances A. Larsen Frances A. Larsen, 2312 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, is a twenty-three year resident of the city, and is seeking her first term on the grade school board. Mrs. Larsen is a homemaker, and she and her husband, Otto, have three school-age children. Mrs. Larsen is a high school graduate and has worked for three years as a learning center aide at Vallev View, and also worked for two years as the vice-president of the Valley View PTO. In addition, she is a charter member of the Pigtail league in McHenry. (Continued on page 7) Consumer Has Recourse When Treated Unfairly B&UH3H3 liMilED 1220 N.G&EN ST McHENR.Y,ilt.6°o50 > 7/w*'" S \ , r7y&7: A7, i&M u When someone buys something that is badly made, he has the right to gripe. And when sales personnel are rude, unfair, or dishonest, a person has the right to complain, according to Nancy Moore, University of Illinois Extension home economist in McHenry county. It is important to be calm and clear when making a com­ plaint. Begin by making a list of the facts that explain the problem. On a piece of paper, collect the answers to these questions: --What was bought? Can it be described? Note the brand name, the size, the color, and item the model number. --Where was the bought? --How much did the item cost9 --What is the problem? Once the facts are assem­ bled, go to the store and talk to the manager > about the problem. Take the fact sheet and the sales slip along, said Moore. If the local merchant can't or won't help, write a letter to the manufacturer of the item purchased. The manufac­ turer's name and address can be found on hang tags of clothing, package boxes and instruction books. Address the letter to the consumer-relations department of the company. Include the fact sheet and a photocopy of the sales slip with the letter. Keep a copy of the letter and the sales slip for personal records. Also, be prepared to wait at least three weeks for an answer. If the manufacturer is not dealing with the complaint fairly, tell the story in a letter to the attorney general of Illinois, suggested Moore Tell him what action has been taken, and be sure to give him the facts that have been collected Again, include a photocopy of the sales slip. To reach the attorney general, write the Attorney General of Illinois, 500 S. Second street, Springfield 62701. 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