Election preview: In Hobart, two trustees face challenger By Ray Barrington News-Chronicle Last year, Hobart went through a recall election that left it with a new president. This year's spring elections won't bring that much change. At least one of the two incumbent trustees will be re-elected as three men are running for two spots. Incumbent Dave Dillenburg cites the need for increased citizen participation, saying residents should be consulted before moving ahead on critical issues. "We now have 13 citizen committees in Hobart. These committees will allow us to get the ideas and advice of those who live in Hobart," he said. Dillenburg also urged long-range planning for new spending ventures to hold the line on taxes, and management of growth to maintain the integrity of the community and keep from increasing taxation. Michael R. Boettcher, the one newcomer in the race, cited four issues, leading with the fate of Thornberry Creek Golf Course, which he believes the village should buy. He wants to see the village guide residents through water system expansion and well-water issues. "Have the experts do the testing (of wells) throughout the village, and collect accurate data to determine future water decisions," he said. As for the building of a waste transfer station, Boettcher said it was up to the courts to decide, so the village had to "work with what we have and improve what we can." John Van Lanen, the other incumbent in the race, said simply in his response that the reasons he was running were "cutting taxes and to control spending." Howard Village Board (Two seats open) Dave Dillenburg Address: 1520 Woodland Drive Age: 54 Occupation: Vehicle equipment maintenance and repair manager Education: High school, two years Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Political experience: Hobart Village Board, four years Other community activities: Hobart Neighbor Association; vice president, Brown County Taxpayers Association; board of directors, Green Bay Community Church Family: Wife, Alice; two children. Michael R. Boettcher Address: 1111 Hill Drive Age: 43 Occupation: Supervisor, Georgia-Pacific Broadway mill Education: Pulaski High School; NWTC business management Political experience: none Other community activities: Hobart Fire Department, 17 years; Ribbon of Hope committee member, member St. Joseph Family: Three children John Van Lanen Address: 2280 S. Overland Road Age: 62 Occupation: Sr. tooling engineer Education: High school, job training Political experience: Town and village board, 19 years Other community activities: Member, St. Joseph Church, chairman, Hobart Park Committee; chairman, site preview committee; retired Hobart fireman Family: Wife, Bonnie; four children, seven grandchildren.