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Set Spring Target Dote For "Y" Ground Breaking Ground breaking in early Spring! That was the hopeful message from Robert Wilford, president of the Lake Region YMCA, at the annual meeting Monday night. Wilford set an initial target date of Sunday, March 26, if current plans go through without a hitch. If last minute changes have to be made, the actual ground breaking might have to put off until April 23. The building, to be con­ structed on the site purchased by the "Y" two years ago on the west side of Route 31, midway between Route 14 arid Three Oaks road, will include an Olympic size swimming pool, locker rooms, offices, lobby and meeting room. Wilford described a year of often frustrating efforts to obtain financial assistance from local banks for the building. Although evidencing interest and support, bankers were concerned that the loan required (some $600,000) was too large to repay from the income to be generated from the building. Wilford credited Dr. James Claypool, Crystal Lake YMCA board member, with spearheading an idea to interest area school districts, park boards and other organizations in renting the pool for their swimming programs. The estimated in­ come from this idea, which was enthusiastically received by the groups contacted, would greatly enhance the ability of the YMCA to repay the loan. The "Y" board had been on the verge of giving the green light to constructing a building without the pool, because finances could not be arranged, but with the results of Clay pool's contacts on renting the pool facilities, the board, in special session Saturday, Feb. 5, voted to go ahead with plans for the pool, if arrangements can now be made for bank financing. George Huffman, treasurer, is now hard at work, with Executive Director James Zoellick, revising projected income and cash flow figures to present to the banks for ap­ proval of the loan. Assessment Ordinance Repealed; Start Anew As we walked into the polling booth Tuesday and gave consideration to candidates seeking support in the county board primary, it occurred to us that the losers might really be the winners. We had just read weekly reports of the Governor which indicated the tremendous struggle, mostly either unknown or ignored by the masses, in such areas as welfare and higher education. The problems for the supervisor of 1972 may vary, but they are just as real. Present office holders are well aware that the loss of about $800,000 through impact of the new Illinois Constitution is a problem that will not go away. The board has hinted rather plainly that it is very probable some county employees will have to go. Competition for available dollars occur on all levels, and there is little chance that the supervisor elected later this Spring can escape the pressure. A Chicago board of education member reportedly pleaded recently for the state not to make them compete against welfare for needed funds since both were important. This is exactly the outlook our supervisors will face with a reduction in income through loss of the 3 per cent collection fees. Regardless of their prudence, they will become the target of those who will suffer because a choice had to be made. What the public is slowly, but surely, beginning to recognize is that there are limited resources and almost unlimited demands. This may be less evident on a county or municipal level, but it is, nevertheless, true and the conscientious office holder will not try to fool the public. But McHenry county has new problems aside from money which they cannot escape through the new political division of the area. There is nothing to prevent the more populated communities from electing supervisors to the exclusion of the others. It could very well become a reality that many places in our county may be without any representation. Even if this does not come about, the eastern and southeastern parts of the county will necessarily make the board top heavy with six­ teen members. From the vantage point of the rest of the county, this might become serious in matters affecting the county as a whole. Western McHenry county would have little hope of making its voice heard. Like many another legal ruling, this one-man, one-vote set-up under which we will operate in the future looks very fine on paper. It may even solve some long existing problems in metropolitan areas. We would like to be convinced that McHenry county and others like it will be best served by the new districts. On the surface there appears to be many reasons for doubt. A fair- minded citizenry may assess its success or failure after a few years. We hope it is a bright one, for there seems little chance that it will be changed. K.A.F VOTER REGISTRATION County Clerk Vernon W. Kays has instructed deputy registrars of dates to be followed in the registration of voters in the county. Registrations opened Feb. 9 for thirteen days. February 21 will be the last day for registration for the March 21 primary election, and also for the April 4 county board general election. As recommended by the Local Board of Improvements, the McHenry City Council repealed the Lakeland Park area special assessment or­ dinance Monday night. If this seems startling, read on - The ordinance was passed Dec. 15, 1969, with hopes that a federal grant would be approved within time and cost limits. As readers know, this application for grant took nearly two years to be approved. Under special assessment law the cost of construction cannot exceed 10 per centpf the engineer's estimate. Since costs have risen beyond that figure during the long waiting period it is necessary to start over on the special assessment procedure. Notices, public hearing, court approval and the whole "ball of wax" must be gone through again. That's the law The Chapman and Cutter law firm, whose approval must be had for sale of bonds, says so. But, there is good news for property owners. Engineers estimate that the cost per unit will not exceed the original estimate and may be less. Time is a disturbing factor to all concerned The bid of Buss Ford Sales was approved for purchase of a new police car. In a split vote it was decided to include air conditioning in the car at a total cost of $2,770. Payton Chevrolet Two Area Burglaries Under Investigation A burglary at the summer home of Edward Kuehn of 2109 N. Orchard Beach road, McHenry, was discovered last Thursday afternoon when a neighbor walking past the house noticed a Venetian blind in a bedroom window, blowing in the wind. Investigation revealed the window had been broken to gain entry. A por­ table phonograph taken from the home was found in a field behind the residence. It is believed the burglary took place sometime after Jan. Probation For Mrs. Charrey In a hearing held Wednesday before Judge William M. Carroll in McHenry County Circuit court, Martha L. Charrey of Houston, Texas, formerly of 2705 W. Russett road, McHenry, was placed on probation for a period of five years. She had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of voluntary manslaughter in the death of her husband, Peter. He died in McHenry hospital last May, of a gunshot wound. Conditions of the probation state that she must report to the probation officer of the court once a month during the five years She may not leave McHenry county without the approval of the probation of­ ficer. and with permission, it must be under the specific conditions prescribed by the probation officer. Mrs. Charrey was released,, on her own recognizance bond of $500. Mrs Charrey, 28, was called to the stand to testify at the probation hearing. Questioning by her attorney, Public Defender Joseph Gitlin, revealed that since her release on bond last year, Mrs. Charrey has been living at her mother's home in Houston, Texas, with her four children, aged 10, 6, 2 and 5 months old. Her background revealed that she was born and raised in Houston, Tex., graduated from San Antonio high school and attended business school. She married Peter Charrey in 1963. Gitlin read from a psychiatrist 's report on Mrs Charrey. The examining doctor said that although a grave crime had been committed, nothing in her past indicated that she was prone toward violence. The widow told the doctor she was very remor­ seful. Mrs. Charrey also was found not to be suffering from a mental illness, and was "a very normal and stable person". The report continued to state that there is no reason to believe at this time, or in the future, that she will again act in such a manner The doctor found her to be extremely fond of her children and a good wife to Peter Charrey He said he would not hesitate to recom­ mend her for probation Mrs. Charrey told Judge (Continued on page 13) THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-OLAKES REGION SINCE 1875 VOLUME 96 NUMBER 56 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1972 14 PAGES TEN CENTS Incumbents Win Inc. bid $2922.90 and Mitchell Buick and Oldsmobile Sales, Inc. submitted bids of $2900 and $3000, the difference in the Mitchell bids being in motor size. A report from Edward Datz, chairman of the McHenry Plan commission, showed that approval could not be given to the latest plan submitted for development of Pheasant Valley since it did not conform to the City of McHenry zoning ordinance. Following discussion with Robert E. Kramer, seeking an alcoholic beverage license at 4720 W Rt. 120, the ordinance was amended to permit issuance of an additional Class "A" license. A motion to advertise for bids on sale of gasoline for city vehicles was approved. Bids will be taken at the next regular meeting. The next regular meeting of the Council will be held Feb. 22 instead of Monday, Feb. 21, due to a change in the observance of Washington's birthday. The city code states that when a regular meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held the following day at the usual hour. A registrar will be at West campus high school Wed­ nesday, Feb. 16, to register young students of voting age. The program is sponsored by McHenry County college. Candidates Nominated In Light District Vote 27. A complete inventory to determine if any further items were taken will be made when the owner returns. When the owner of Sunnyside Standard Service station at 4207 Wilmot road, McHenry, arrived to open the station Saturday morning about 7 o'clock, he found the building had been entered by breaking a window on the west side. Once inside, the offender locked the watch dog in a back room, pried open a cabinet and took $70 in cash and twenty cartons of cigarettes. Auto Out Of Control; Woman Motorist Dies An autopsy is being con­ ducted into the death of Virginia Trongeau, 40, of 487 Waldeck drive, Richmond, who was pronounced dead on arrival at McHenry hospital at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. She was taken to the hospital after an unusual accident on Rt. 12, Richmond. Mrs. Trongeau had been working in the Colonial Paint building, where her husband is part owner. When she com­ plained of a severe headache, he suggested taking her to a physician, but she declined and said she would follow him home. Shortly after he left the store, Mrs. Trongeau started the motor and put her car in reverse. It is believed she may have been stricken at this time. The vehicle suddenly traveled backward in an erratic man­ ner, missed the driveway, passed over the snow and crossed both lanes of Highway 12. The car then jerked around and returned across the high­ way, throwing the driver to the ground as it continued its zig­ zag path. An oncoming driver told authorities he was terrified as he approached that point in the highway and found the auto, without lights, out of control. It was a lonely vigil kept by election judges in almost every candidates for the general county board election April 4. precinct last Tuesday, Only 2,325 voters turned out in forty-two Throughout the county, the voting total was 9,222. polling places in District 2, which includes McHenry, to elect PLAINDEALER PHOTO SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for all new pupils and for incoming first level pupils will be held in both the Montini Middle school of­ fice and Primary center office after all Masses Sunday, Feb. 13. Apathy was evident Tuesday in the primary election to name candidates for the county board general election next April 4. In twenty-five McHenry township precincts, plus one in Burton and sixteen Nunda townships, all comprising the new District 2, only 2,325 votes were cast. Winners on the Republican ticket were three present members of the county board plus five newcomers to county politics. Walter Dean, veteran on the board and past chairman, was high vote getter with 1,406, followed by Thomas Huemann ***% ' . . •• . i- ,*m- with 1,351 and Edward Buss with 1,311. All are present members. Other winners were Robert F. Olson, 1,214; Harold G. Freese, 1,172; Ronald J. "Ronny" Margason, 1,122; Willis J Simms, 1,095; and Richard O. Klemm, 1088. Other GOP candidates, none of them winners, were Walter J Turner, 731; Milton J. "Milt"' McHale, 672; Dorothy Johnson, 616, and Walter A. Conrad, Sr., 568. Democrats nominated four candidates whose names ap­ peared on the ballot. Top vote getter was another McHenry man and present office holder, Charles "Chuck"' Weingart, who received 439 votes. Others were La Verne Hromec, 353; Rita K. Halvorsen, 353; and John G. "Gary"' Meehan, 344 Because the law calls for eight to be elected on each ticket in the primary, the names of four Democratic write-in candidates were also listed among the winners. They were Larry Huck with 68 votes; Anna Mae Cuda, 52; Charles Kuhns, 2; and Eugene May, 1. Notification will be made of the results and if the write-in winners do not wish to have their names withdrawn, they will be placed on the general primary ballot in April. Throughout the county, which is now comprised (for board purposes) of three districts rather than seventeen townships, there were only 9,222 votes cast. Winners in District I were as follows: Republicans, Phyllis K Walters, 2,126; G. Watson Lowe, 2,039; George W Hub­ bard, 1,853; Linnea T. Hadlock, 1,799; Robert B. Vorisek, 1,780; Conrad F Floeter, 1,739; George F Starr, 1,691; and Marx A Jones. 1,635. The lone Democratic winner was Ervin J Kvidera with 297 votes. In District 3, Republican winners were Raymond A. Murphy, 1,489; Ronald J. Morris, 1,346; William A. Ward, 1,322; Joseph C. Schmitt, 1,295; George W Lowe, 1,250; James D. Holmes, 1,236; Roland L. Neumaier, 1,188; and Edward P Jackson, 1,116 Winner on the Democratic ticket was John McDonald, 286 votes. CHARGE DRIVER Thomas A. Thiel, 34, of 3806 St. John's, McHenry, was arrested for driving while license was suspended and for speeding after he was ap­ prehended on Chapel Hill road about 9:30 Monday morning., Bond was set at $1,025. The court date is March 13. School Initiates Plans For Educational Exhibit Lazy, Hazy Winter Days Slowly, but surely, the lazy days of summer turned into the hazy days of autumn and the misty days of an early mild winter which preceded January's cold, north blasts. Evidence of the recently harvested crop of corn is seen above as the farmer relaxes a bit before the cycle is repeated. The photographer captured this peaceful scene in the Bull Valley area with use of a iilMlmm mirror lens. v \ PLAINDEALER PHOTO Members of the board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 expressed en­ thusiasm Tuesday night over prospects of hosting an educational materials display this spring The one-day exhibit is tentatively planned for Saturday, March 25, at Parkland school, where the double gymnasium is ideal for displays. A response from interested suppliers has been gratifying Initial plans are to exhibit material of most interest to the local and surrounding school districts. Schools involved serve about 10,000 school students, and the exhibit may also be made available to teachers beyond the immediate McHenry area The administration believes the exhibit would serve several functions, foremost of which would be to inform the District 15 staff of the various materials available, also to showcase Parkland school to teachers outside the district ^ ^ A report was made on the last meeting of the McHenry Area Educational Cooperative and the three active MAEC projects currently under way. These are the development of a joint teacher recruitment brochure, the joint planning and organization of the Feb. 26 Articulation institute, and the joint development of a proposed 1972-73 school district calendar Business Manager William Landis explained budgeting and the preparation of a levy now in progress. Dr Boos, superintendent, alerted the board to the necessity for an early start on the budget, and advised a closing date of cash purchases on May 1. In this area, the superin­ tendent also spoke of his PPBS (Planning, Programming, Budgeting Systems) now in - sludy for future use. A resolution was passed, allowing the temporary transfer of funds to meet ^ deficits in particular areas The board approved ac­ ceptance of the bid of Buss Ford Sales, McHenry, for three bus chassis at a cost of $5,495 each Although this was not the lowest bid, the board felt the small difference in price would easily be used up in the cost of taking the buses back to an out of town dealer for service Carpenter Bus Sales, Lake Zurich, was approved for providing bus bodies in the amount of $3,988. Although not the lowest bid, the board pointed out that the body weight is l,120 pounds heavier than the lower bid, that service for repairs and parts are always readily available, and that the present bus body has not given good service. Board members were made aware of a custodial handbook .distributed to each staff member An administration manual was also distributed It will be given to principals and teachers for information and appraisal