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I is »'LAI VUfcALKK - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17,1980 'r-fm/,;* STUDENTS MEET CANDIDATES (Continued from page 1) McCrary was not too appreciative of any of them and noted that many times solutions in government are reached by the "sifting together" of a number of different plans. He said I hat Illinois was in a unique position to aid in reducing the dependency on imported oil due to the large deposits of coal and the plentiful grain acreage, which can be used in the production of gasohol. Democratic represen­ tative, Thomas Hanahan, uue of thto sponsors of the lottery bill, was asked where the lottery money went and At a "legislative assembly" held at East campus Wednesday morning, candidates in the Nov. 4 election are shown before addressing their interested audience. In top photo from left, are Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R), who relinquished his state post to run unsuccessfully in the p r i m a r y a g a i n s t Congressman Robert McClory ; State Senator Jack Schaffer (R), Rep. Thomas Hanahan (D), of McHenry, incumbent; and Jill Zwick (R). a candidate for the state legislature. In bottom photo, from left , are Richard Klemm (R), candidate for the state legislature; Diane Veeneman, campaign manager for Gus Alexakos, who was unable to be present; and Jack McCrary (D) candidate for the state legislature. Alexakos, a Democrat, will face Senator Schaffer, the incumbent, for that post. STAFF PHOTOS-ANTHONY OLIVER about the lottery "slush fund." Hanahan said the term "slush fund" was erroneous and primarily newspaper hype. He told the audience that all of the money from the lottery goes to the General fund of the legislature, which finances many of the government's programs and operations. He noted that the money was not earmarked for any special purposes and said it was "well accounted for and well spent." County board chairman and GOP candidate for state representative, Richard Klemm, faced a question that has plagued politicians for years. "Do most politicians make promises they can't keep?" "I suppose the answer is that my opponents do -- I don't," Klemm quipped. Klemm then commented seriously, "I imagine that's true." He noted that the tendency to promise more than can be delivered was more noticeable among the less experienced office seekers. To an extent, he also said, people who make promises are needed because they are the people who get things done. Jill Zwick, also running for a state representative seat, was asked if the Equal Rights Amendment was dangerous because it would force women into taking men's jobs. Ms. Zwick disagreed with the statement and said, "ERA would not force women to take any jobs. They can stay home if they want." She commented that the ERA was a moral statement that there would be no discrimination based on sex. "We have it here in Illinois," she said, "and it's not forcing women to take men's jobs here." State Rep Cal Skinner, Jr., was asked what the state was doing to fight the dual problems of unemployment and inflation. He pointed out that the state was phasing out the tax on food and drugs and had increased the senior citizens property tax relief. Skinner commented that there was not a lot that the state could do to fight inflation. ki j n: [•;; i n i j DUNKIN' DONUTS ANNOUNCES ACHANGEFOR THE BEST. You'll probably see a few fresh, new faces at your local Dunkin Donuts. Not to mention a large variety of the freshest, most deli­ cious donuts you can buy. And eclairs and Munchkins," our tasty donut hole treats. And our world-famous Dunkin Donuts coffee. As for the service, you'll find that although from the out­ side Dunkin' Donuts looks all modern, inside you'll receive old-fashioned personal attention that makes each tfYni^lW and every visit to Dunkin' DONUTS Wtm Donuts worth the trip. Its worth the trip. im 4505 WEST ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 I "We have a more or less balanced budget, which is not the case with the federal government," Skinner said. "That's where I think the problem is." "The real question is what the devil has the federal government done?" Skinner queried. "In the last few years, the politician who has promised the most and not delivered has been President Carter." Sen. Schaffer was questioned concerning his position concerns > ERA. He quipped that a good gauge for making a decision in government was to take the opposite path of Rep. Hanahan. "I have consistently, steadfastly supported ERA," Schaffer said. "It's a moral statement that needs to be made. With equality comes responsibility and I have met few women who wanted to shirk that responsibility." Jack McCrary was asked for a point of view regarding state funded abortions. He said the state had a tremendous responsibility to young people and noted that government - through court decisions, allowing birth control pills to be dispensed without parental knowledge and sex education courses teaching the facts but not the responsibility - had done a lot of things to encourage premarital sex. Saying he was a deeply religious man, he felt it was time for society to take firm stands. McCrary said that most biologists agree that life begins at conception. "Abortion is murder," he stated. Rep. Hanahan was asked about the state's power to regulate nuclear energy. Hanahan admitted that his knowledge on the subject was limited but felt, like many people, frustrated in not knowing whether the nuclear plants were truly safe. "My visits to the plants have shown me that there are a lot of safeguards built into them," Hanahan said. "The legislature," he noted, "has a minimal amount of impact on the construction and safety of the plants." He pointed out that the state's power was in the area of nuclear waste disposal. The assembly ended shortly before 10:30 a.m. and some of the candidates appeared in the classroom to, answer more questions from the students. JOHNSBURG SLATES REFERENDUM (Continued from page 1) consumption of electricity and natural gas. The most serious ex­ penditures, the ad­ ministration pointed out, are salaries and wages, "especially when revenues are not keeping up with inflation." "To adequately fund all the programs the district now has, and to also grant competitive salary increases to our employees will beco1 ' ir'ually impossible as early as the 1981-82 school year without increased revenues," the ad­ ministration said in an in­ formation han J-out. The administration also noted that none of the money generated by the referen­ dum, if approved, would be used for new building con­ struction. The monies, the board explained, will be used for education, operation and maintenance of the present ' buildings and the district busing program. The administration commented that using money received after the approval of the $3 million referendum in 1975' was prohibited by the Illinois School code. The code does not allow the use of these monies for salaries, energy costs or transportation. One resident who attended the meeting asked why the referendum was being • pushed through on such short notice. Andreas noted that the new election law made the referendum vote this November imperative. Otherwise, the district would have to wait for November, 1981, before a vote could be taken. The administration estimated that the district will end the present school year with a surplus of about $123,000, but said that projected revenues and expenditures for the foliowing year made the picture look bleak. SELF-INSURANCE STUDY BY CITY (Continued from page 1) they presently are getting. However, at Gault's in­ sistence he agreed to ex­ change policy information in order that each could make the comparisons for the Council to evaluate. Stanek asked if the city opted against the pool now, could they get in later. Murray responded that the coverage is being offered by the Illinois Municipal league. "If you think that your present program is adequate and you don't need our ser­ vices, that is your choice." They are organizing ef­ fective Jan. 1, he said, and arrangements will be made to accept more municipalities after that time. Stanek noted that the pool could save the city $19,000 the first year, but par­ ticipation would be the Council's choice. After the association representatives left, Gault addressed the Council and noted that the pool plan is not .lique, and in fact was a repeat of an attempt to organize made last year which failed for "all kinds of reasons". He claimed that much of the information and the program is taken directly from a risk pool of 32 communities operated by his company in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. In fact, he said that the plan is ex­ panding and McHenry could possibly enter that one if application was made. Gault urged the Council to look behind the structure and see why the association was touting the savings. It has a lot of holes in it, he declared. And he noted the provision for special assessments of members if the losses exceeded the fund. Alderman Ed Datz added that he was not prejudiced (by being in the insurance business) but he believed they should stay in their present program because it's working. Stanek concluded, "Before tonight we didn't have an option. Now there's a choice but it's up to the Council." ENCOURAGE LOOK AT VOTE ISSUES (Continued from page 1) candidates will be ad­ dressing will be the proposed L e g i s l a t i v e C u t b a c k amendment, the problem of hazardous waste disposal, the energy crunch and its solutions, public aid fraud, the Equal Rights amend­ ment and finding new fun­ ding for schools. Those persons wishing to attend the dinner at 7 p.m. may make reservations by calling 385-3539 or 385-6289. Interested voters wishing to attend only the candidates' forum at 8:30 p.m. need not make reservations. The McHenry B.P.W. urges all voters to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to question candidates on a one-to-one basis before casting their vote Nov. 4. MUNICIPAL LEADERS TO MEET OCT. 22 (Continued from page 1) employees for the McHenry County Municipal association's regular meeting. Mayor Enstrom and the village of Huntley will host the monthly gathering at the Legion hall, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 22. A 7:30 dinner will follow cocktail hour. Legal Not/ee The Board of Education of Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12 will be accepting sealed bids for a well pump and installation. Specifications can be picked up on Friday, October 17, 1980, from Dr. Ken Falkinham, Assistant Superintendent, 2117 West Church Street, McHenry, Illinois, 60050. Sealed bias are to be received by 2:00 P.M.-, October 28, 1980. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject anv and all bids found to be in tneir best interest. James W. Preston, Secretary Board of Education Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12 (Pub. Oct. 17,1980) Legal Notice BID NOTICE Bids will be accepted by the McHenry Township Fire Protection District for the purchase, demolition and complete removal of a medium Size Barn from their property at the rear of the Fire House at 3610 W. ElmSt. , McHenry. All materials are salvageable and useable. May be seen at any time. Bids wil l be opened at the regular meeting Oct. 30 at 8 P.M. 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