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CHARREY MURDER MANSLAUGHTER" (Continued from page 1) Charrey was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospitai. Cowlin revealed that Capt. Robert Madsen and Detective Sgt. George Hendle of the Sheriff's department had taken Mrs. Charrey's letter into custody. He said the officers attempted to talk to the other woman the day following the incident, but she refused to cooperate and denied seeing Charrey. However, Cowlin said the next day, in his office, she admitted to having been with him. Among those listed in the Information on Voluntary Manslaughter^' was a witness from the FBI, who would be called to examine the shot gun and would testify that the shell which killed Charrey^-carfie from the gun in the Charrey home. A fingerprint expert would be called to tell the court that fingerprints on the gun matched those of Martha Charrey. After the State's Attorney presented his evidence, Mrs. Charrey was again asked if she wished to continue in her plea of guilty. Answering in the affirmative, the Judge asked if she understood the charge. She answered, "Yes, I am being charged with killing and shooting Peter Charrey." The defendant was visibly shaken by the presentation of evidence. Judge Carroll asked if she understood that she could be sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary for from 1 to 20 years. Indicating she did, the court accepted her plea. Mrs. Charrey's attorney then filed a written petition for administration of probation which would mean she could be released on probation. That motion was heard and allowed by the judge. A hearing on the petition will be held Jan. 5, at which time the judge will either sentence Mrs. Charrey or approve her release on probation. Mrs. Charrey was released on her own recognizance bond fixed at $10,000. She was also granted leave to return to Texas until the probation hearing is brought up next month. Cowlin presented a motion that the charge of murder against Mrs. Charrey be nolle prossed. He explained this action was because she pleaded guilty to the charge of volun­ tary manslaughter. He noted that he also had the consent of the sheriff to enter this motion. The judge granted the motion which nolle prossed the charge of murder. STEAL FROM HOME The home of Quentin Dodt of 2406 Orchard Beach road, McHenry, was entered during his absence last weekend. Taken from the residence was a 21-inch portable television set on a gold stand, a 12-place setting of gold plated silver­ ware and two men's suits. McHENRY TOPS CORONER DEATHS (Continued from page 1) 25 for Crystal Lake and 22 for Harvard. There were 2 in Spring Grove, one in Lakemoor and one in Wonder Lake. Total for the county was 224. Heart attacks topped the list of causes of death with 89. This was followed by auto accidents, 53; cerebral hemorrhage, 19; su i c ide s , 8 ; d rown ings , 5 ; pneumonia, 5; auto-pedestrian and internal hemorrhage, 4 each. Male deaths almost doubled those of women. There were 149 men whose deaths were in­ vestigated through the coroner's office compared to 75 women's deaths. During the year, 100 inquests were handled and 124 in­ vestigations made. DY ZONING REQUESTS; IN AREA (Continued from page 1) A Health and Agriculture committee report included a discussion of possible landfill sites, with a notation that preliminary work will need to be accomplished to determine the best possible suitable central location. The committee expressed a realization that many of the septic problems arise because of the small lots platted and approved for sale years ago. It was members' opinion that some legislation should be passed providing for the replatting of these lots into larger parcels in order to avoid septic problems in the years ahead. A County-wide sewer and water system was discussed. The day for such a project is coming closer, the committee observed, and members say it will, in fact, be in existence some day. Approval was given to the expenditure of $500 as requested by the Chicago Area Transportation Study. This is the county's pro-rata share for the support of its regional transporation planning work for the period Jan. 1, 1971, to Dec. 31 of this year. A plan to increase the sales methods of the county history books was set forth as suggested by the Education and Public Relations committee. The plan calls for coupons to be published in county newspapers which would be worth $3.50 toward purchase of .the books. The Sheriff's report included a recommendation accepted by the board that Sheriff Tyrrell be permitted to exchange six shotguns and four Stier machine guns for new guns on an "even-up" basis; also for the purchase of ten cases at a cost of about $242. Three of the guns will go to the Detective division and three to com­ mander personnel. The machine guns will be locked in the office. A report of Sgt. George Meyers, in charge of the educational safety program presented to county school children, indicated progress I » made.'To date, more than half of the schools in the county had been visited and the program was well received. The Sheriff requested a new 18 mm projector which is needed for this program, at an ex­ penditure of $520. Approval was given for the purchase, with funds from the federal grant. A 1971 report from the Treasurer's office listed total earnings of $1,059,964.86 and expenditures of $121,692.25 for net earnings of $938,272:61. County Clerk Vernon Kays disclosed that thirteen bingo licenses had been granted by the state since the games became legal. The county receives $25 from each license fee. It was generally agreed that there should W a new gravel pit ordinance passed in the county. The matter was sent to the Zoning committee for study. A new liquor ordinance will be adopted next month. In expressing a desire to "space" the licenses throughout the county, Committee Chairman Thore Emricson" asked for opinions from supervisors before final action is taken. Joseph Crabb of Harvard, whose term as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals ex­ pires, announced to the board that he will not seek rea^ pointment. This position will be filled in January. The sales tax for August was announced at $33,034.51. Rev. Wright of Wonder Lake was named to the Fire Protection district. It was announced that the court house will be closed all day Dcc. 24 and 31. DISTRICT 15 MAKES STUDY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROBLEM (Continued from page 1) could be offered locally. In reviewing bills, the board expressed concern over the cost of using vapor lights in the new Parkland gymnasium- auditorium. Members said they had understood this type of light was economical and now had their doubts. It was agreed that Commonwealth Edison company would be asked to send a representative to check the lights. Sixty-nine persons applied to fill two vacancies in the teaching system recently. Fifteen of these were in­ terviewed and contracts were approved for Mary Ann Con- nrad to teach fourfli grade and Leslie Ann Kerr, social science. In addition, three non- certified persons were em­ ployed, Linda Prince and Dennis Taylor in the teaching area, and Patricia Nowell, part time secretary in the Tran­ sportation division office. A state audit disclosed that the local district will receive $30,369.11 on the basis of students attending classes. Suspension rules were discussed. The school attorney told members that according to a new law, parents and the child involved are entitled to an immediate hearing before the board after suspension. Because of widespread op- Buy School Supplies With Proceeds Of Sale PAGE 19-PLAINDEALER-FKIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 19/1 County Defenders Award Made To Kenneth Fiske Supt. Donald Ryniecki in­ formed Montini board mem­ bers at their meeting held Monday, Dec. 13, that profits from a candy sale held recently by Montini Middle school students amounted to $2,767.50. "All of the credit should go to the children who worked very hard without any pushing," Ryniecki said. Some of the money has already been spent for necessary school supplies. Sixty-five lockers were pur­ chased which took care of the locker shortage in the Middle school building. Another $350 will be spent for athletic jackets for the boys and girls who participate in athletic programs. The balance of the money has been put into an Educational improvement fund account. Bids are now being sought for television sets, complete with high stands, for each classroom. The long range plan, according to Ryniecki, will be to eventually acquire a video tape machine and a camera which will be used in conjunction with the television sets and incorporated into classroom studies. The board was informed that the open house program held at the Middle school Thursday evening, Dec. 9, was a complete success. A large turn-out of parents attended the session and were very complimentary on the manner in which the program was handled, Ryniecki told members. He stressed that the Middle school staff deserved all the credit for the preparation of the building and their individual presen­ tations. The Montini faculty banquet which includes administrative and teaching staffs from both schools, was announced for Dec. 15 at the Country club. Two guests attending were Sisters Gerda and Lenora from the School Sisters of St. Francis Province house in Rockford. Dr. Boos, superintendent of School District 15, informed Supt. Ryniecki that rebate checks will be sent to parents of children who ended dual enrollment. These are for parents who paid for book rental, lab fees, etc., at the Junior high schools this past fall. Bills will be sent to parents who receive these rebates so that this money can be used to purchase textbooks needed in the revised programing. Under committee reports, the board learned that the request made to St. Mary's Parish council to enclose the administrative offices for position by school boards in the state, the lawyer said he believed a change in the law would be forthcoming at the first session of the Legislature in 1972. The exact nature of a planned January meeting between the McHenry City Council and the high and grade school boards was not explained. privacy at the Middle school building, was turned down by the council, primarily because of the financial expense in­ volved. Dr Gregory Eckstein, president of the board, read a communication from the Sisters of Mercy order who teach at the Primary center regarding an opinion handed down by the Office of Emergency Preparedness in the matter of the wage freeze on nuns' salaries. The OEP answered in the affirmative - the nuns were entitled to receive their raise. However, a letter received fromSupt. Thomas Parsley stated that the Rockford Diocesan board of education had voted not to reimburse the nuns for any- back salary. "We were in­ formed to take no action on this retroactive pay", Dr. Eckstein said. The OEP expressed the opinion that if it appeared the nuns' salaries were sub­ standard compared to other lay teachers, the raise should be paid The matter is being given further consideration by the diocesan board at the present time. A letter addressed to Montini School board was read from Thomas Parsley, superin­ tendent of the McHenry County Catholictboard of education. It stated, "I Vps instructed to convey to you the area board's approval of your recent move back to a unit school. The board also wishes to commend you for your study of the problem and the conclusion you reached. Innovations are fine and can be extremely beneficial but if they are not working up to ex­ pectations, they should be changed, modified or aban­ doned as you have done." Following a short executive session, the date of the next meeting was set for Monday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. in St. Patrick's church hall. Ticket Driver After Commuter Train Hits Car Edward K. Belts of Route 31, Ringwood, was ticketed by sheriff's police for disobeying a traffic control device after his car was struck by a Chicago Northwestern train at the Barnard Mill road railroad crossing in Ringwood Monday- morning about 7:30 a m. No one was injured in the accident. Betts stated he heard the bells of the train crossing but tried to cross the tracks. When he was partially across he realized he would be unable to make it and tried to back up. Betts' statement was verified by a deputy who witnessed the mishap Kenneth V. Fiske of Wood­ stock has received the McHenry County Defenders' Theta award for 1971. Fiske was honored by the Defenders for his outstanding and tireless dedication to the preservation and improvement of the en vironmental quality /n McHenry county. Presentation of the award was made at a reception in Fiske's honor at the home of Willard and Lynn Hadlock, Cary. The Theta award is presented annually by the Defenders to a resident of the county who has contributed significantly to the protection and preservation of the environment in the county. The "theta" symbol was selected because of its position on the green and white ecology flag. It is a Greek letter representing the death that awaits the pfinet if positive s'teps to save it are not taken Dr. Brian G. Koukol, president of the McHenry County Defenders, in presenting the award to Fiske, called attention to Fiske's singular ability to work in­ telligently, effectively and cooperatively with all the many varied personalities, groups and agencies involved in the large job of preserving the environmental integrity of McHenry county. Among Fiske's many con­ tributions, Koukol noted especially his valuable service as executive director of the Northeastern Illinois Natural Resources Service center and as chairman of the McHenry County Soil and Water Con­ servation district; his role in the successful campaign to protect the Volo Bog; his labor and enthusiasm for improving the Fox River and his con­ tinuing effort to have the Fox River Watershed designated as a national demonstration project , his contribution to the success of the Boy Scouts' Save Our American Resources (SOARi project and the 4-H Conservation Education program; his efforts to launch the Kishwaukee En­ vironmental Enhancement project; his support and advice in the successful campaign for the establishment of the McHenry County Conservation district; and his present leadership as treasurer of the Committee for the Fox River Conservancy district. In addition, Fisko has been president of the Illinois chapter of the Soil Conservation Societies of America; a member of Farm Conference of the National Safety council; chairman of the Council on P e s t i c i d e A p p l i c a t i o n ; president of the Illinois Rural Safety council; president of the Chicago chapter of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; and is listed in Who's Who as a leader in American science. The Fiskes and their three daughters reside in the former CURFEW VIOLATION Sunday morning about 4:45 while on rout ine patrol on South Rouie 31, deputies observed an auto in the ditch. Investigation of the seven occupants of the vehicle led to the discovery that all were in violation of curfew. The occupants, some of whom were juveniles, were taken into custody for violation of state curfew law. STEAL CAR WHEELS Paul Cooper of 6610 W. 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