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• > « • f n / ; \y/6 Lack Of Prudence Means Deaths Pollution, Defenders Told "Without prudence we get pollution. I think the best national policy is one of keeping known„contaminants out of the environment .by insisting on industry's use of the best available technology." This opinion was expressed by Jacob D. Dumelle, a member of the Illinois Pollution Control board,-who spoke at a meeting of the McHenry County Defenders last week in Crystal Lake. In making his case for caution, Dumelle cited several tragic examples of con­ tamination which might have been avoided by increased awareness and the earlier development of adequate test procedures and realistic standards. Even though Japan and Sweden had experienced severe mercury poisonings in the 1950's, the U.S. had not developed reliable tests for mercury pollution of water until the scare of 1970 prodded scientists to action. At that time high levels of mercury were found at water intakes in Lake Michigan. Dumelle believes that die country would have headed off a great deal of un­ necessary mercury pollution had it started testing both water and fish years earlier. Dumelle described Dr. Selikoff's research on asbestos workers who have developed a high rate of a rare lung cancer. Many of these workers trace their exposure to asbestos to work in ship yards during World War II. Since there is a latency period of 30 years for this disease, the large number of workers exposed during the war may account for the in­ crease in this type of cancer now. Another factor which may not be recognized until too late is "biological magnification". The Council on Environmental Quality states that oysters, for example, will concentrate DDT in their tissues 70,000 times higher than the content of the surrounding water. In a California lake, DDT was in the water at 0.02 parts per million. The plant and animal organisms of the lake con­ centrated this 250 times to 5. ppm. The fish, feeding on these organisms, concentrated DDT in excess of 400 times to exceed 2000 ppm. The grebes which ate the fish died.' Dumelle stated that in the near future the public must face the hazard of nuclear plants and their as yet untested emergency core cooling systems (ECCS). Crystal Lake is within the postulated 60-70 mile lethal radius of a core meltdown from the Zion and Dresden nuclear power plants and the projected plants at Rockford, Braidwood and Seneca. Hopefully, by June of this year the Atomic Energy commission will rule on the ECCS and either reduce power in the plants or order equip­ ment alterations to make the existing plants safer. Even when the public is aware of danger, it does not always act. There were two fa­ tal plane crashes in Chicago in December. Of the fifty-five who died in these crashes, ten showed evidence of cyanide poisoning. Foam insulation made with iso-cyanate is suspected. Dumelle stated that its poisonous quality has been known to the Federal Aviation administration since 1956. Dumelle concluded that people will never be able to know the full range of effects from contaminants because of the complexity of their actions and interactions. He urged that the nation should insist that industry practice the best available technology to prevent pollution. In answer to questions from the audience, Dumelle described a hearing before the PCB as equivalent to a Circuit court hearing. An appeal then goes directly to the Appellate court, thereby saving tax­ payers and . complainants money. The function of the PCB is to hear testimony, make judgments, recommend corrections and levy fines. The EPA is an investigative body. Other questions dealt with the proposed regulation of pollution from livestock feed- lots and the leaf burning ban. Dumelle pointed out that individuals and citizen groups can bring a complaint to the PCB. Although these have been few in number, they have been significant. He mentioned particularly the case of the League of Women Voters vs. the North Shore Sanitary district which has prevented additional hook-ups to sewers until sewage treatment plants are upgraded. At present, hearings are being held on a request from a Champaign group that a 5 cent deposit be charged on all beverage con­ tainers to aid in combating the solid waste disposal problem. dlimelle is a professional engineer who was appointed to the PCB in 1970. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and - a s master's degree in public engineering administration from IIT. Present Resume Of Voter League Topics "Catching up with League" is the topic of the March 8, unit meetings of the Woodstock- McHenry League of Women Voters. The name implies a catchy meeting with a resume of current topics such as Civil Rights and Liberties, Congressional Reform, Self Determination for Washington D.C., Environmental issues and much more including an opportunity to evaluate where League has been and where it is going. "If you want to know whether the ladies have accomplished anything with all their study, discussions and action, attend this meeting and we hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the information provided," remarked one of League's board members, Mrs. Gerri Braun of Harvard. The meetings will take place in two locations and both in the morning and evening. At 9:30 a.m. March 8, the discussion will take place at the home of Mrs. Eleanore Pawlikowski, 1514 N. Freund avenue, McHenry, and in the evening of March 8 at 8 p.m. the ladies will meet at the home of Mrs. Grace Hajeck, 508 Birch road, Woodstock. For rides or further information call Mrs. John J. (Mary) Witt at 338-3447 or Mrs. Daryl (Gerri) Braun. Community Calendar ************** MARCH8 Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting - 12:30 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House - 1717 N. Sunset Drive. MARCH 9 Whispering Oaks Community Center Association -- Election Of Officers - Community Center - 7:30 p.m. MARCH 10 The Friendship Club Pot Luck Dinner and Meeting - First United Methodist Church Dining Room - 6 p.m. Bake Sale - By G.A. L.S. - Faith Presbyterian Women - Wilson's Foremost Liquor, Rte, 134 & Wilson Road, Ingleside - 9 a.m. to 12 noon. MARCH 12 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. MARCH 14 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus Trip to Chicago Loop - - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. MARCH 15 McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club Meeting -- 8 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 North Sunset Drive. MARCH 21 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus Trip to Shrine Circus - - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 6 p.m. Lotus Country Women's Club Meeting ~ Home Of Stella Condon, Richmond -- Lun­ cheon, l p.m. MARCH 26 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria. BUMPER fcUMlNATe EXClAMA7]WnJ POINT'S - NOTHlMG SURPRISES AAE ANYMORE. We are pleased to announce Norma Fleming has joined our staff as interior decorator and drapery consultant TIDYCARPETS & RUGS 200 Washington Street Woodstock, Illinois <1 (815) 338-1000 ANNIE E.SANDERS ' A Spring Groye resident, Annie E. Sanders* 90, of 1810 Main street, died March 3 at Harvard rest home. She was born Dec. 2, 1882, in Spring Grove, the daughter of the late William and Senorita Hoffman James. The deceased was married to Frank Sanders March 27, 1903 in Cashton, Wis. He died Oct. 19, 1969. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Zelda West- man and Mrs. Harry (Evelyn) Gustafson, Woodstock, Mrs. Hazel Hawkins, San Jose, Cal.; three sons, George, Spring Grove, John, Richmond, Dale, Stockton, Cal.; twenty-six grandchildren; forty great­ grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Her husband, one son, three grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Last rites were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Ehorn-Adams funeral home with Rev. Willis Walker of­ ficiating. Interment was in Cole cemetery, Spring Grove. Memorials may be made to the Richmond Rescue squad. Change Starting Date Of Self Help Course The Red Cross first aid and Medical Self-Help course scheduled to start this week will be held Wednesday, March 7, and every Wednesday thereafter for six weeks. Originally, the classes were to meet on Wednesdays. The course, open to anyone of high school age and older, is sponsored by the McHenry Fire department. Carmon Hodges will be the instructor. McHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Marks are parents of a son March 4. A son was born March 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Costigan. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zimmer became parents of a daughter March 5. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK On March 3 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Winters became parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Erosmo Castillo welcomed a daughter on March 4. Mr. and Mrs. George Christofferson, Wonder Lake, are parents of a son on March 4. McHENRY HOSPITAL Patients admitted to McHenry hospital included Frederick McClellan, Jr., Brian Garrets, Anthony Dianchi, Randolph Sundell, Fred Kunz, Christine Watson, Daniel Prince, David Diedrich, Martin Stoffel, Monica Morris, Betty Klein, Max Koch, Margaret Andrews, Henry Najdowski, Ronald Perotti, Shirley Randall, Elizabeth Michels, Elsie Reiker, Elizabeth Richards, Ruie Wooten, Michael K. Diedrich, Pacita Morrison, Emily Hodek, Margaret Boyd, Grace Sass, McHenry; Lidia Donass, Jeffrey Preston, Frances Heim, Wonder Lake; Rhonda Nyborg and Marion Chvatal, Richmond; Warren Purcell, Spring Grove. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Admittances to Memorial hospital, Woodstock, included Charles Pierse, Clara Olson, Anita Zelvis, Thomas Smith, Martha Lange, William Rothermel, Lee Turner, Karen Keller, Carol Jones, McHenry; Peggy Sterba, Janice Paulin, Raymond Piel, Harold Evans, Wonder Lake. ALBERT C.FRETT A funeral Mass was offered in gt. Mary's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock for Albert C. Frkt of 2911 N. Richmond road, M^enry^MfC" Frett died Saturday, March 3, in the local hospital. He was born 74 years ago, on March 23, 1898, son of Albert and Julia Frett. A retired heat treater for Interlake Steel Co., Riverdale, 111., he had resided in McHenry for the past ten years. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council, No. 1288, McHenry. Survivors include his wife, Hilda, nee Oeffling, to whom he was married May 23,1937, in St. Peter's church, Volo. He also leaves one brother, Ben Frett, St. Petersburg, Fla. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen & Son chapel until the time of last rites. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. BERTHA ULRICH Services were conducted at 1 o'clock Monday in the Island Lake funeral home for Mrs. Bertha Ulrich, 76, of 413 Bur­ nett road, Island Lake, who died Friday, March 2, in a Mundelein nursing home. Survivors are her husband, Frank; three daughters, Mrs. Margie Bornhoff of River Grove, Mrs. Ramona Strick of Arkansas and Francilla Ulrich at home. Burial was in Randhill cemetery, Palatine. JOSEPH A. WASHBURN Joseph A. Washburn, 70, owner and operator of the McHenry Hobby shop on Elm street, died Friday, March 2, in McHenry hospital. He resided at 3811 W. High Street, McHenry. Mr. Washburn was born Aug. 24,1902, in Circleville. Ohio, son of Joseph and Caroline Carle Washburn. The deceased formerly was manager of the Edgewater Country club of Chicago, member of Circus Model Building association, Knights of Columbus of University council, Chicago, and BPOE of Chicago North lodge. He was married Aug. 4, 1930, in Chicago to Faie Greenfield, who survives. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. George (Carolyn) Hoffman, Jr., of McHenry and Mrs. Charles (Barbara) O'Donnell of Palatine; a son, Joseph Wash­ burn, Jr., of Downers Grove and ten grandchildren. Visitation was held at the George R. Justen & Son chapel. A funeral Mass was offered at 11 o'clock Monday in St. Patrick's Catholic church, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials were asked for the McHenry Area Rescue squad. Three-Day Retreat For Cathol ic Men Catholic men from local parishes are planning to attend a three-day retreat, March 23, 24 and 25, at the Bishop Lane Retreat house, Rockford. Father Anthony Becker will be in charge of the retreat. NUTRITION WEEK (Continued from page 1) Brody, therapeutic dietitian at McHenry hospital, are members of the health care team conducting educational programs in nutrition while patients are in the hospital. A new service in conjunction with McHenry hospital and the dietitians is "Meals on Wheels," a service to assist the elderly, the infirm and those who need assistance with food preparation for a few days. Still another community service conducted by the dietitians is in the health careers teaching field. People involved in medicine, dietetics, home economics, food technology and public health are taking part in efforts to disseminate nutrition in­ formation. The Illinois Dietetic association, for example, is featuring short information announcements on WBBM radio, Chicago, three times a day. Under the title, "Nutrition IQ," the series offers in­ formation about fad diets, nutritional information, and correct information concerning foods that are often misrepresented. Any questions or comments should be ad­ dressed to Illinois Dietetic Association, Nutrition IQ, c-o Radio Station WBBM, Chicago. MUSIN" N' MEANDER IN" (Continued from page 1) yes, in small print it said IV4 cups - exactly. And so, step by step, we followed rules which guaranteed our garden would display the most flavorful tomatoes in town next August. It seemed the guarantee was bonafide when just four days later a small sprig of green made its appearance, followed by several more. Our glee knew no bounds. How were we to know that before a day had passed that glee would turn to gloom? Five hours later we returned to read further, but it was too late. Already, the feathery slivers of green had risen far beyond the one-inch limit at which they were to be thinned through a process of snipping the excess plants. This seemed only a minor obstacle until we learned the plastic planter cover should be reversed and placed over the plants to keep them growing straight. On top, maybe - but over the plants -never! Have you ever tried to fit several fragile, leaning, half-inch feathers through a one-half-inch hole? 'Tain't easy - in fact it's im­ possible. After several unsuccessful attempts, we had accomplished one thing - the thinning process. No more need to snip off excess plants. Through the process of pulling and pushing, a goodly number were well buried under a cover of plastic. In desperation, we removed the cover to let the spindly greenery select its own path to the light. Our patience is exhausted, our exuberance is subdued and the price of tomatoes in the store doesn't seem nearly so high as it did on the last shopping spree. K.A.F. Westinghouse Freezer Sale ( W ) WESTINGHOUSE 18 CUJT. UPRIGHT FREEZER-MODEL FU182 IN DECORATOR-STYLED AV0DAD0 • STORES 630 LBS. •SLIM-WALL INSULATION • DEEP DOOR SHELVES • PORCELAIN ENAMEL LINER • BULK PACKAGE STORAGE YOUR CHOICE WESTINGHOUSE 17.0 CU.FT. CHEST FREEZER MODEL FC-170L •SLIM-WALL INSULATION-MORE INSIDE STORAGE SPACE •STORES 595 LBS •RECESSED CONTROL KNOB •LIFT-OUT BASKET • DEFROST DRAIN • BUILT IN TUMBLE LOCK • SEAL-TITE LOCK GASKET $239 M Pfe •• m rn M I • BEEN STREET MALL CAREY Appliance f?T 1041 N CDCCM CT VACANT HOUSE GUTTED BY FIRE (Continued from page 1) Peterson believes the fire may have been started by children playing in the building. It was located in a wooded area on the south side of the highway. SCHEDULE LENTEN RITES (Continued from page 1> SHEPHERD OF HILLS An observance of Lent will begin with an Ash Wednesday Communion service March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North • Green street, McHenry. Pastor Roger W. Schneider will speak on the topic, "Deal With Your Pride!" The sepior choir, under the direction of Norman Mac- donald, III, will provide special music. The lenten season will con­ tinue with mid-week services being held each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. As a special part of each service, a large rugged cross has been constructed with will have a nail driven into it each evening to symbolize the sins which caused Christ to suffer and die to redeem mankind. Special music will be provided each Wednesday evening either by the junior or senior choir or small groups. The public is invited to attend the services. ST. MARY CATHOLIC At St. Mary Catholic church, ashes will be blessed at 7 o'clock morning Mass, when distribution will also take place. There will also be distribution after the 8 o'clock morning and 7:30 o'clock evening Masses. Thereafter, there will be services every Tuesday and Friday evenings, consisting of the Mass, with short homily, followed by Stations of the Cross. SITW "WHAT? THIS WEEK'S PATTERN S BY AUDREY LANE Take It Eaty The l iving i f good in this easy­ going one piece with the rounded pockets. No. 3333 comes in sizes 10 to 18 Size 12 (bust 34) without sleeve takes 2'/ i yards of 44-inch fabric. a A v/" \ 1009 1009 HALO HAT You'l l look l ike an angel in this halo hat It 's simple and inexpensive to crochet with Pattern No. 1009 Send 5Of for each dress pattern, 30t for each needlework pattern (add 15t for each dress pattern, J0« for each needlework pattern for mail ing and handling) to AUDREY IANE BU­ REAU,Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950. HOUSTON, TEX.-When Tom Wood got t ired of getting a recorded message every time he called his friend, he subscribed to atelephone answering service. He said that now his answering serv­ ice could talk to his friend's message recorder. POLICE HELP ELDERLY LOUISVILLE, KY. - Once every month several offduty police officers bring an in- house check cashing serv­ ice to elderly cit izens liv­ ing in a low-income housing project who fear being mug­ ged and robbed while return­ ing from the bank. 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