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Simon campaign comes to county SECTION 2 - PAGE 15 - PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,1984 Wauconda site is named By Kurt Begalka Plaindealer Newt Service Paul Simon, Democratic congressman from southern Illinois, is challenging in­ cumbent Sen. Charles Percy (R- 01.) for his job in November. His wife, Jeanne, and daughter, Sheila, were in Woodstock last week "beating the bushes*' for votes. "It's a great excuse to travel all around Illinois," Jeanne said. "We can tell Paul what's going on." Jeanne Hurley Simon served as assistant state's attorney before her election to the Illinois General Assembly in 1956, where she represented the north shore of Chicago. She met Simon in the Illinois House of Representatives, where he served eight years. They were marriedin 1960. Simon, 55, served two terms as state senator before being elected Illinois lieutenant governor in 1968-the first lieutenant governor to serve with a governor of a different political party. He is known for his candor and honesty. Simon received the Independent Voters of Illinois' "Best Legislator" award seven times. In 1974 Simon was elected to the U.S. House of Represen­ tatives and has been reelected four times. He serves the 22nd Congressional District from his home in Makanda, south of Carbondale. v Jeanne said the biggest problem facing her husband is exposure in the northern part of the state. She has been actively campaigning since January. Sheila, a 23-year-old freshman at Georgetown University, will take next semester off to campaign for her father. The two, accompanied by Democratic McHemy County Board hopefuls Carol Sek and Lorraine Weisz, spent about 45 minutes walking around the square. "It's a good opportunity for us to listen to the people of Woodstock and hear what they're saying," Jeanne said. tna Yfc i>' The economy is people's major concern, she said. "They're thinking about their pocketbook. They're thinHng about the interest rates." Unemployment and un­ deremployment are other hot topics, she added, as is the nuclear weapons policies of President Reagan. Simon sponsored the Nuclear Freeze Bill and has supported limiting military assistance to South America. "Paul steps in when he feels a need and moves quickly," Jeanne said, citing the Missing Childrens' Act of 1982. "For the first time he is up against a tough opponent," Jeanne said. The Simon camp hopes to gain support among Independent and Republican voters backed by plenty of media exposure. However, Jeanne acknowledged funding could be a problem. Jeanne said she does not believe Percy's seniority in the Senate will work against her husband. "He's chairman of the foreign relations committee. People are more interested hi what's happening at home." Simon, chairman of the House sub-committee on higher education and a member of the labor and education committee for the past 10 years, is a strong advocate of education. "Hie best defense the United States can have is a well- educated citizenry!" Jeanne said. Her husband would do away with costly military programs such as the MX missile and R-l bomber, she acknowledged. "In fiscal matters he's a real con­ servative." Simon advocates a balanced budget and a cut in the increase in the President's proposed defense budget from 15 to 3 percent. "It represents more job security than dad ever had," Sheila said of the senate seat. A six-year term will afford Simon an opportunity to be "reflec­ tive," Jeanne said, rather than having to look back at his record in preparation for another election. The could not say whether Simon wili make an appearance in McHenry County, but suggested something might be worked out for the upcoming fair in August. run a clean campaign ad­ dressing issues. The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a series of debates around the state. "There are a lot of qualities about dad that appeal to everyone," Sheila said. "He's not running as much against Charles Percy as he is for Paul Simon." Jeanne, a member of the American Association of University Women, Jackson County League of Women Voters and Illinois State Bar Association, said she probably will not enter politics again. But that doesn't keep her from getting involved. "I would love to see the Equal Rights Amendment pass in Illinois," die said. Her husband shares her views and was an active supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1984. Her most recent efforts have Lifesaving course is offered Persons interested in being a lifeguard can get the training they need in first aid, CPR and lifesaving techniques, through a McHenry Parks department class. Kids 15 years old and over can join a two-week course which is in accordance with the American Red Cross Program. It will be held at the Knox Park Pool Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. 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He also has several books to his credit. * Jeanne believes her husband's senatorial bid will succeed as well. "I think we're on a roll," Simon said. "There's a great momentum going." in state cleanup project A statewide plan for a com­ prehensive program to clean up the worst hazardous waste sites was presented recently in Springfield, according to Senator Jack Schaffer, R-32. The Wauconda Sand and Gravel and the Belvidere Municipal Landfill No. 1 were among 11 Illinois areas listed as national priority sites for the cleanup effort. Both sites are causing a leak of chemicals, wastes which pose a threat to local groundwater. State and federal officials have identified over 800 locations statewide which may require cleanup efforts. A total of 36 sites have been targeted for immediate attention, including the 11 sites listed on National Priority List. "The state has committed $20 million to begin ridding Illinois of these hazardous waste problem locations," Senator Schaffer said. 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