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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, APRIL 8,1983 comprehensive city planning at MCC and seminars on city government at Elgin Community College. Occupation: Worked the last five years at Singer Controls, Crystal Lake. Twenty-five years set up and operated Browne and Sharpe screw machines. Experience: Ronald Meurer has served the last four years as Ward 4 alderman. He was also supervisor of special assessments for Lakeland Park, Lakeland Shores sewer project three years on the Plan Commission, involved with the Lakeland Park little league and committeeman for the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts. Meurer is married and has three children and four grandchildren. Answers to Questions 1 "Growth and taxes will be the major problems facing the city in the next few years. The schools take a large portion of our tax dollars, so the city must encourage the development of industry to help ease theburden on the taxpayers. 2. "As an example, the city is working with Illinois Coil Springs in applying for a grant for internal modification and expansion of existing facilities. This would also afford about 80 new jobs for area residents. Sewer and water service is being extended to the large industrial site south of the city, allowing for future development there. The city has token a positive approach to provide services for industrial and commercial development and will continue to do so. ERNEST SCHOOLEY Ward 4 RAY "BUZZ" BUJAK Ward 4 Occupation: Retired. Forty-five years in the leather industry, 35 years in management. Experience: Ray Bujak is a precinct committeeman for McHenry's 13th precinct and he has spent three years canvassing and dealing with local and civic problems. He is a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Bujak is married and has a son and three grandchildren. Answers to Questions 1. "The City of McHenry needs new business and industrial growth. 2. "A working relationship with the Economic Development Commission and the City Council. Compromise, not confrontation, solves the most difficult problems. Communication is a must. GARY E. SNELL Ward 4 5219 Victor, McHenry Office Sought: Alderman, Ward 4 Education: High school diploma and special education, Dale Carnegie courses in effective speaking, management and self improvement. Occupation: Automotive Parts Manager. Currently employed at the Illinois State Tollway. Experience: A former Ward 4 alderman, Ernest Schooley served on the public property, labor relations, insurance, streets and sidewalks (chairman), water and sewer, parks and finance committees. He has also served as vice- president and board member of the Lakeland Park Property Owners Association, a former volunteer fireman and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Schooley is married and has six children: Bob, Dan, Art, Sharon, Cathy and Mary. Answers to Questions 1. "The biggest problem facing the City of McHenry is that a large section of Ward 1 and Ward 4 are serviced by a private water company. That water company charges three times as much as the city for water, which is inferior in quality and quantity. 2. "My first priority will be to have, in Ward 4, the same quality, quantity and cost for water as it is in the rest of the City of McHenry. I am an experienced and dedicated municipal leader. I will be responsive to all my community's needs. 4512 Ramble road, McHenry Office Sought: Alderman, Ward 4 Education: 1965 graduate of McHenry Community high school and member of the National Honor Society junior and senior years. Served with the United States Army in the Republic of Korea. Occupation: Employed by Franzen-Peters, Inc., an asphalt paving company in Addison, 111. Experience: Gary Snell was employed by the City of McHenry for 2Vfe years. He is a member of St. Mary's parish, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is married and has a daughter, Vanessa, 4. Answers to Questions 1. "Expansion is McHenry's major problem. The rate and extent of this expansion will determine the problem's magnitude. To what extent can present services provided to the private and business sectors be expanded and upgraded to enable McHenry to adequately compete with other communities in attracting future residents and businesses, without placing excessive revenue burdens on any one sector. 2. "I feel a more informed and involved public is the answer and it is the alderman's duty to see that this happens. The eight aldermen should be the driving force in this city. It is their obligation to go to their constituents to find out their needs and their expectations and then formulate plans, based on what is truly beneficial for the vast majority, rather than various self-interest groups. Aldermen should become, and be, held more accountable for their actions. WONDER LAKE VILLAGE LIMIT 4504 W. Prairie avenue, McHenry Office Sought: Alderman, Ward 4 Education: DUANE ZEMAN 8420 Coral road, Wonder Lake Office Sought: President Education: Grade school, high school and college prep courses Occupation: Housewife Experience: Duane Zeman has served lVfe years as a trustee of the Village of Wonder Lake and three years as Village Clerk. She is a member of the Illinois Municipal Clerks League. Mrs. Zeman is married and has four children and three grandchildren. Answers to Questions 1. "There are a number of problems -- not one major problem. Finances. No business or industrial district. Stagnant growth rate. Road repairs. 2. "Financial problems have no simple solution. Every municipality is suffering from federal cuts and the recession. We have to promote our unique geographical location and make it attractive to business and the housing industry to gain additional revenue for local improvements, with roads being the priority. We have the potential of being the third largest municipality in McHenry county. RICHARD F. MATTHEI 8314 Alden road, Wonder Lake Office Sought: Trustee, four-year Education: High School Occupation: Retired. Managerial position with International Harvester. Experience: Richard Matthei is presently serving as a trustee of the Village of Wonder Lake. Answers to Questions 1. "High cost of police, leaving less money for road improvement. 2. "Eliminate the present high-cost police department. Form a low-budget police department with a budget of approximately $8,000. This police department would be instructed to patrol the village 90 percent of the time and traffic 10 percent of the time. This would give the village more protection and less traffic tickets written. I propose to use the money saved to do two-and-a-half to three more roads a year. DAVID KUZIEL 4116 W. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake Office Sought: Trustee, four-year Education: Four years of high school, two years of college Occupation: Service Technician Experience: David Kuziel has served four years as trustee of the Village of Wonder Lake. He is also a member of the W.L.Y.C. and and Lakers Snowmobile club. Kuziel is married and has one son. Answers to Questions 1. "The poor quality of our roads and lack of money for repairs because of unnecessary expenses. 2. "Eliminating unnecessary expenses and get going on a complete road program -- ditching and patching the first priority. FREDERICK A. McKINSTRY 8514 Riley road, Wonder Lake Office Sought: Trustee, two-year Education: High school in San Diego, Calif., eight years in the U.S. Navy and college in Chicago. Occupation: Field Service Manager for Matsushita Engineering and Service Co. Experience: Frederick McKinstry is a member of the Sunrise Ridge association and has served as district representative and vice-president. McKinstry is married. Answers to Questions 1. "Roads!!! 2. "Bring in new business to the village to improve the tax base. Sell our village as a fine place to live -- close to an airport, Lake Geneva, Wis., McHenry, Woodstock and Crystal Lake. BRIAN A. MCLAUGHLIN 8403 Coral road, Wonder Lake Office Sought: Trustee, four-year Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary and Masters degree in Finance from Loyola University Occupation: Vice-president, commercial banking department, of Pioneer Bank & Trust Co., Chicago. Experience: McLaughlin is married and has two sons: Justin, 8; and Sean, 6. Answers to Questions 1. "Since being appointed to the board in June, 1982, I have realized that there is a total lack of long-range planning for the village. 2. "In order to have an effective road program, police department or government, we must know now our decision re a or the department or government, we must know how our deci! today will affect tomorrow. Each department must prepa: detailed five-year plan. This is particularly important for village roads, which have suffered very serious deterioration over the past few years. This plan should include objectives to be achieved and the cost (estimated) of accomplishing these objectives. JACK CRAWFORD 3803 Greenwood drive, Wonder Lake Office Sought: Trustee, two-year Education: High school and one year of college Occupation: Retired Captain of the Chicago Fire Department Experience: Jack Crawford has served 7M> years as the director of Building and Zoning and the building inspector of the Village of Wonder Lake. He is a past commander of the Chicago Fireman's American Post 667, Chef de Gare Passe Voiture 220-Cook County, president of the Wonder Lake Lions Club, and 10 years a scout master in Chicago. Crawford is married and has two sons. Answers to Questions 1. "Roads -- Upgrading of all roads. Police department. 2. "My intent, if elected, is to ask the people of our village what their wishes and expectations are from the new village board and myself...to get people's views on the repair and preservation of our six-and-a-half mites of roads. I will work with the Public Works department to see that this project will by my number one priority. To work with the Police department and see that diplomacy is used in the performance of their duties. To make certain that the rules and regulations concerning this department are upgraded and adhered, to in the future. It is my intention to seek other tax bases and look into the legality of grants that may be requested for the village in the future.... DONALD STURWOLD Candidate for President No Response to Questionnaire WILLIAM ANDREA Candidate for Trustee No Response to Questionnaire JOHN SCARBROUGH Candidate fbr Trustee No Response to Questionnaire CAROL SOLARE Candidate for Trustee No Response to Questionnaire LINDA WOLLPERT Candidate for Clerk No Response to Questionnaire and as a den leader and committee chairman of Cub Scout Pack 454. She is married and has four children: Keith, Nick, Genny' and Karen. Answers to Questions 1. "Villagers lack of involvement in the direction and growth of the village due to the village board's poor attitude toward their needs. 2. "The village board should be more responsive to the needs of the villagers, which would generate more interest on the part of the villagers. KATHLEEN M. ROGERS 4603 Gregory street, Sunnyside Office Sought: Trustee Education: Associates degree from McHenry County College and currently enrolled at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Occupation: Homemaker and student Experience: Kathleen Rogers is a member of the Johnsburg Parent-Teacher Organization. She is married and has two children. Answers to Questions 1. "The major problem is keepiig the village in a financially stable position and continuing TO provide the services that people expect from our village, while facing the possible loss of revenue sources, such as state income tax receipts and federal revenue sharing funds. 2. "The short-term solution is to manage the village in the most efficient manner possible, while looking at the long- term goals of increasing the revenue base. VIOLET ABBINK 1505 W. Evergreen street, Holiday Hills Office Sought: Trustee Education: High school graduate, bookkeeping course and emergency medical technician (state and national). has served as a trustee of the STEVE BETHEL 1417 Rosemarie, Sunnyside Office Sought: Trustee Education: University of Hawaii, University of California, Stanford and University of Missouri. Business Education and Pre-law. Occupation: Key Account Sales Manager at Intermatic, Inc. Experience: Steve Bethel is a member of the Jaycees and served as governmental affairs chairman. He has participated in volunteer programs through the YMCA and through Intermatic, Inc. Bethel is married and has two sons: Jeff and John. Answers to Questions 1. "Income, long-range growth, streets and roads. 2. "Income and expenditures go hand in hand. By investing our tax and income dollars wisely, by watching expenditures, we can increase our cash reserve status, which will enable us to tackle the iob of streets and roads along with any matching funds available. PAMELA J. BETHEL 1417 Rosemarie, Sunnyside Office Sought: Trustee Education: high school and two years of college (business math and accounting). Occupation: housewife and sales correspondent (Intermatic, Inc.) Experience: Pamela Bethel has worked as a YMCA volunteer. She is married and has two sons. Answers to Questions 1. "Lack of interest and streets and roads. 2. "We need to look into ways of funding an efficient street repair program for immediate repairs and future maintenance. We need the interest and involvement of the villagers. Hopefully, when they see some work being accomplished, they will have more inclination to become involved. LILLIAN POMONIS 1501 Rosemarie, Sunnyside Office Sought: Trustee Education: High school. Graduated from the Police Training Institute in Western Springs and has taken several courses in police law. Occupation: Police officer and Juvenile officer for the Sunnyside Police department. Experience: Lillian Pomonis has worked as a police officer Occupation: Presently homemaker Experience: Violet Abbink has sen Village of Holiday Hills for one year. She is chairman of the Ordinance committee, was on the board of directors for the Holiday Hills Property Owners' Association and served three years as a volunteer with the Lakes Region Rescue squad. She is a past president of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and president of the Holiday Hills Womens' club. She is married and has four daughters. Answers to Question 1. "My first priority is the upgrading and maintenance of our roads. 2. "Since major construction means an assessment or tax increase, I endorse the present three-year program of seal- coating our roads. The first phase was completed last summer. Phases II and HI are scheduled for 1983 and 1984. Our present road program is being done without a tax increase. RUSS CASHMORE 2404 Driftwood, Holiday Hills Office Sought: Trustee Education: Two years college, two mechanics schools, various management training, contract interpreter and a labor relations course. Occupation: Carpenter. Manager of Community Service Corp., the-water company serving Holiday Hills, and also holm a state sewers contractor's license. Experience: Russ Cashmore is a former member of the TWA Management club and Lake County Polar Bears snowmobile club. He is a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, American Waterworks Association, Autumn Revolutions Computer Club and Holiday Hills Property Owners Association. Cashmore is married and has four children and two grandchildren. Answers to Questions 1. "The residents of the village have lost faith in its government and feel that their needs have been overlooked so that private interests might be served. 2. "Promote and demonstrate honesty in government. Government belongs to the people and should not be conducted behind closed doors. Being responsive to and responsible for the needs of the community. Everyone has the right to expect this of the trustees. Road improvement and repair should follow sound engineering practices and studies. Flood control and drainage with particular attention to areas where moderate rainfalls flood basements and septics, and where flood waters remain trapped for several days after normal floods have subsided. RONALD WEGENER 1307 Sunset drive, Holiday Hills Office Sought: Trustee Education: High school graduate of St. Mary's, Woodstock. Occupation: Bricklayer Experience: Ronald Wegener has served as a trustee for the Village of Holiday Hills and is a member of the Holiday Hills Property Owners Association and a former little league manager. He is married and has five children. Answers to Questions 1. "The biggest and most costly problem our village faces remains, as it has been for the past 20 odd years, our gravel roads throughout most of our subdivision. 2. "I believe in the present program of converting from gravel to seal coat roads with existing tax revenues. Present economics prevent most citizens from living with tax increases or any assessments. If this program is allowed to continue, by 1984, we will have dust and mud-free roads. KENNETH D. SARNI 1511 Birch, Holiday Hills Office Sought: Trustee Education: Two years of college in the field of criminal justice and still attending. Occupation: Police officer Experience: Kenneth Sarni has served as vice-president of the Barrington Chapter of the Combined Counties Police Association and employee representative for the Police department in benefit negotiations. He is a member of the Hobday Hills Property Owners Association. Sarni is married and has one child: Troy, 18 months. Answers to Questions 1. "Democracy. 2. "Revive the concept of Democracy. CAROLEE J. WILSON 2602 S. Holiday drive, Holiday Hills Office Sought: Trustee Education: One year college and emergency medical technician Occupation: Housewife and full-time job Experience: Carolee Wilson served as coordinator of the Village Hall Commission. She is a member of the Holiday Hills Property Owners Association and a past member of the Rescue squad. She is married and has six grown children. Answers to Questions 1. "Roads. 2. "If elected, I would work for the continuation of the present road maintenance and upgrading program. I would also advocate a plan for ditching and water drainage. These projects must be planned and executed with the least cost to the residents and by using available funds and resources. ROBERT A. BROMLEY ' 1512 Poplar street, Holiday Hills Office Sought: Trustee Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University erf Wisconsin. Occupation: a cement mason, local 362, for Mohawk Construction Co., East Dundee. Last five years as foreman. Experience: Robert Bromley served in student government while at college and is a trustee of S£. John's Lutheran church, Island Lake, coached two years in the McHenry Pigtail league and coached little league and soccer. Bromley is married and has three children: Brian, 12; Brenda, 10; and Phillip, 4. Answers to Questions 1. "Besides the most obvious, better programs for roads and drainage within the village our biggest problem is the present board. We must elect people who will bring government out of the back rooms and into the open. A new board that will act for the benefit of the whole village and not just for themselves. 2. "For example, a monthly newsletter from the new board to the homeowners, or a weekly column in the newspaper, to bring the village up to date on what is happening. On items such as the village hall, a series of village debates should have been held--then a more honest vote could have bee* made by the board. JANIS OLSON 1506 Pine, Holiday Hills Office Sought; Trustee Education: Attending McHenry County College earning a degree in Industrial Management. A certified travel and cruise counselor. Occupation: Quality control and Engineering department at Intermatic in Spring Grove. Experience: Janis Olson is a member and candidate for vice president of the Industrial Management society at McHenry County College. She is married and has three children: Mark, Heather and Dawn. Answers to Questions 1. "I feel that the roads are my main concern. Another is that a renovations project should be started to clean up our vacant lots. 2. "I feel that in the near future, President Reagan will make more money available through government grants. My first step would be to start a committee to look into a government grant for our roads and city sewers. Then we need a new master plan for our roads and drainage, etc. DAVID JACOBSON Candidate for Trustee No Response to Questionnaire WELCOME TO VILLAGE OF kmuwi,'.Mi-Ma MARTHA DIANE "DEE" VALENTINE 4917 W. McCullom Lake road, McHenry Office Sought: Trustee Education: High school diploma Occupation: Secretory, presently unemployed Experience: Dee Valentine has worked as secretary for th« Police Pension board, Police commission, the Planning commission and the McHenry Police. Answers to Questions 1. "Due to the size of the lots in the village, it seems septi< may be one of our problems. 2. "At one village board meeting, they were discussing th< possibility of city sewage. This should help to eliminate air septic problems that might arise. JOSEPHINE R. JATCZAK 4801 W. Parkview, McHenry Office Sought: Trustee Education: High school c currently working towar at McHenry County College. Occupation: Self-employed hair stylist Education: High school diploma, a licensed hair stylist and ii ard an Associates degree in business , «.T U , Answers to Questions 1. I believe the biggest problem in our village is inadequati sewage or septic systems. 2. "I hope to work toward changing this in hopes of bette sewerage. I m sure this is one of the concerns of all t* village people. We must correct this problem before we n• property problems and to keep up the values of th< ROLAND F. HUGHES 4911 W. Orchard drive, McHenry Office Sought: Trustee Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanic* Engineering from University of Idaho Occupation: Engineering Consultant i