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Page 14 - PLAIN DEALER-HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27,1985 Competition is keen for those The following are responses to a P l a i n d e a l e r - H e r a l d questionnaire which were submitted by candidates for election to the Chain-of-Lakes-- Fox River Water Management Agency. In the April 2 balloting, voters in appropriate precincts from both McHenry and Lake Counties will elect a chairman. In McHenry County, voters will elect two 2-year directors and one 4-year* director. Bruce Bossow* of Cary and Robert Sallaz of McHenry are seeking the 4-year term. In Lake County, it is just the opposite. Wayne Foss of Antioch and Howard Scott of Lake Villa are competing for the single 2- year term. QUESTIONS 1. What do you see as the most important issue(s) facing the office you seek? 2. What are your thoughts about dealing with these issues? people ? safety number one problem caused by erosion of topsoil, runoff and loss of shoreline. Heavy use of the resource by recreating makes boating'; an issue and flood control. 2. We need to apply for state appropriation of $500,000 for a dredging project and find suitable locations for the spoil. A user fee system needs to be developed. Constant monitoring of waste water effluent ana boating safety in conjunction with Lake and McHenry County Sheriff's departments. In the long-term, a watershed management plan cooperative between state, local, and possible federal and Aisconsin governments. We will need financial aid to get the mud out, control flooding and keep waters safe. Agency must work with Soil Conservation Service to develop greater incentives to control erosion. Work with local governments to control con­ struction site erosion. Protect shorelines by identifying and protecting natural wetlands, bon't drain marshes. The following are responses to a P l a i n d e a l e r - H e t a l d questionnaire which were submitted by candidates for election to the Chain-of-Lakes - Fox River Water Management Agency. GEORGE L. THOMPSON George L. Thompson, 3016 Scott Ave., McHenry Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes: Fox River agency Education: High school and undergraduate courses in wildlife, conservation and water management. Occupation: Independent in­ surance agent. George L. Thompson has worked the last two years with Sen. Schaffer, Rep. Klemm and Auditor A1J our dan formulating the commission and guidelines. He is a member of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce and ^ McHenry Moose Lodge. He has member of the National Wildlife s e r v e d a s c h a i r m a n f o r F i e s t a ~ ~ " ~ ~ ~ " Days and Trade Fair. He is married and has five children and one grandchild. Answers 1. We face several important issues such as the flood issue, erosion of shore lines, loss of economic value of land and DARRELL BAKER Darrell Baker, 607 S. Orchid Path, McHenry Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River Agency Education: BS degree from Northern Illinois University with graduate work in hydrology, limnology, ecology and wildlife management. Occupation: Owner, Coho-King Charter Service and consultant for several fishing tackle manufacturers. Darrell Baker is a federally licensed Coast Guard captain who has operated the McHenry Sheriffs Water Patrol, Crystal Lake Park District water and snowmobile patrol and par­ ticipated in studies with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. EPA and other agencies. He is a Federation, Fox Riverfront Federation and McHenry Chamber of Commerce. He is married and has two children. Answers 1. Flooding, modification of existing dams, siltatipn and dredging, water quality and clarity, shoreline erosion, better business property which reflects law enforcement, funding of directly on the ecology of OUT programs and habitat and fish natural resource. Improve the and wildlife problems. water quality for recreational 2. The new agency must uses. ^ , develop a total program of 2. Dealing with these types of short- and long-range goals to problems will have to be looked resolve as many of these issues at very carefully once the as possible. The agency will commission is formed on a 1-to-l need to actively seek federal and basis and as we find out what state grants. The agency must our funding and legal priorities appoint a blue-ribbon advisory will allow us to do MIKE BOHNE Raymond "Mike" Bohne, 1706 N Court St., McHenry Political Affiliation: None Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: MS degree in out­ door recreation resource c o m m i t t e e i n c l u d i n g representatives of the Fox Riverfront Federation, boating groups, environmental groups, marina owners, and other in­ terested citizens to advise it during the first years of its existence. BRIAN KOFFLER Brian P. Koffler, 5502 Fox Lake management and BS degree in biological sciences. „ __ Occupation: Ranger with McHeiuy McHenry County Conservation Political Affiliation. District. Political response No for Office Sought: director, Chain- four con- of-Lakes-rox River agency the Nip- super- Education: Associates decree and graduate of Grant High School. Fox Lake. INTRODUCTORY PRICES CONTINUE! Hurryf Bay Factory Dlretf and Save!! 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I would work to have dredging done in such a way to create matimade watersheds to filter sediment and nutrients. Construction site erosion and other types of soil erosion are areas that something must be done with. The dredging must be done effectively and quickly and in A1 such a way as to not have any negative effects on the fish and wildlife in the area. JANE H. WEISS Jane H. Weiss, 310 Country Club Drive, McHenry Political Affiliation: Not ger- maine to this election Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: B.A., M.S. in Education, M.A. degrees Occupation: Faculty secretary at McHenry County College Jane H. Weiss is a member of the P.T.A., McHenry County Pan-Hellenic Association and McHenry County Art Fxirs. Widowed, she has three children. Answers 1. Dredging operations, im­ provements on the Algonquin dam, boating safety and en­ forcement of anti-pollution measures. 2. The paperwork on the projects must be begun im­ mediately and methodically pursued until permits are issued, funds accumulated and the project improvements are accomplished. ROBERT SALLAZ Robert Sallaz, 1907 Woodlawn Park, McHenry Political Affiliation: None Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: Working on a degree from MCC Occupation: Manager of operations for Continental Airlines Robert Sallaz has served as president of the Woodlawn Park Road fund and has worked with McHenry Township on road fund allocation. He is married and has one child. Answers 1. Getting flood control and dredging projects started. Getting the community behind the commission for support. 2. Keeping the public informed and dealing with local problems. There is some money in the budget and 1 think it is im- Dortant to start as sooon as possible dealing with the problems at hand. The water report of 1980 pointed to some recommendations for im­ provement so there is some direction. PHYLLIS DICKSTEIN Political Affiliation: Office is non-partisan Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: B.S. degree in education and some business courses. Occupation: Homemaker and part-time receptionist. Phyllis Dickstein worked five years with the Social Security Administration and she is a member of the McHenry County Defenders, League of Women Voters and McHenry County Mental Health board. She is married and has two children. Answers 1. Communications, dredging, flooding, sedimentation, water quality and boating safety. 2. Open communications by working with existing agen­ cies--local,state and interstate. Dredge as needed and recom­ mended by agencies. Education, re flood control measures at the local level, identify the flood plain and control storm runoff. DENNIS M. BAUREIS Dennis M. Baureis, 1801 Sun­ ny side Beach Drive, McHenry Political Affiliation: None Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: B.A. degree Occupation: Installing and maintaining tropical fish aquariums in offices, restaurants and homes. Dennis M. Baureis is married and has two children. Answers 1. Flood control is important and immediate attention should be given to this important issue bv the new board. Dredging should be a priority issue, especially for homeowners who paid premium prices for property and now cannot emoy the chain because of siltation and sedimentation. Im­ provements in safety can be accomplished by clearly marking shallow or undredged areas and by stricter en­ forcement of boating laws. To pinpoint sources of pollution, water tests should be taken at many .sites on the entire „|UW MILTON C. PARSONS Milton C. (Joe) Parsons, 112 Hilltop Drive, McHenry Political Affiliation: No response Office Sought: director, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: B.S. degree Occupation: Senior business analyst with Abbott Laboratories. Milton Parsons served six 1 and 10 in the Navy Reserves. He views his "on the water" residency as giving him insight as to what can and does happen to the environment through misuse and abuse. Answers 1. Communications, user fee, boating safety, flooding, siltation, and dredging. 2. Keep in close contact and open communication with the various individual community organizations in the area and seek their suggestions on up­ coming projects. Seek and establish a user fee from boaters to help generate working capital. Seek and implement stricter boating regulations where applicable. Initiate whatever studies and-or action is necessary in dealing with flooding, siltation, and dredging. JERRY R. CORDREY Jerry R. Cordrey, 2509 N. Villa Lane, McHenry Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: chairman, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River Agency Education: B.A. degree and post graduate work ccupation: Director of training, American Farm Bureau Federation Jerry Cordrey has served as chairman of the roundtable of the National Organization for Better Education and on the board of the Economic Education for Clergjr. He is a member of the McHenry Moose, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Korpons Landing Yacht Club. He is married and has three children. Answers 1. Clean up the Fox River and Chain-of-Lakes, flood control, erosion, water safety, dredging, procuring dump sites and permits. 2. The urgent need is for the funzing establish a budget a ^ program to be implemented in ANDREW E. MacMEEKIN Andrew E. MacMeekin, 3822 Riverside, Crystal Lake Political Affiliation: In­ dependent Republican Office Sought: chairman, Chain- of-Lakes-Fox River agency Education: Northwestern University Occupation: Retired salesman Andrew MacMeeking was involved with negotiating contracts with local, state and federal agencies when he was with US Steel. He is past president of Burton's Bndge Beach Civic Association, American Legion and served with the U.S. Army in World War n. He is married and has three children. Answers 1. Water quality, foster gates, dredging, safety laws, public DR. PAUL SMULSON ORALSURGEON DR. JAMES BEARD PERIODONTIST "GUMSURGERY" •SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE •I.V. SEDATION DENTAL CENTER 1324 N. RIVERSIDE McHENRY, ILL. 385-1360 Mike Bohne is rest the management servation sites aloi persink Creek and vised several major cleanup projects He was directly vgjved with an ongoing stream rehabilitation project on the ., ... , , . Piscasxw River and a waterfowl ?vid fishemiarj and hunter. 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