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County Defenders Look Lakemoor-Lilymoor At U.S. Energy Crises Alma Hueckstaedt 385-5689 (This article was prepared by the McHenry County Defen­ ders, a county-wide organization concerned with the ecological status of the area. Anyone interested in Defender activities or wanting to know more about the group may call Richard Hegner, 943- 4921 (Harvard), Mrs. Anne Carroll 338-1865 (Woodstock), Mrs. Jan Chinlund 459-5461 (Crystal Lake). "We've all heard the words Energy Crises lately, but few have as yet felt the impact or recognized the danger. We're threatened with black-outs and brown-outs by the very com­ panies which spend 350 million yearly on advertising, urging us to use more electricity. We're threatened by gas rationing, because we've learned to waste a 'cheap commodity'. Government policies have kept fuel prices artificially low and now this vast commodity has become scarce and difficult to obtain. Special rates are given to large users of fuel and electricity, thus encouraging waste. Enough natural gas to heat more than a million homes is burned each day at off-shore oil wells because the driller lacks ready facilities to pipe it to market. Nuclear power which is being promoted as the solution to the energy shortage provides more problems than it solves. One is thermal pollution. Tremendous amounts of waste heat are created which could cause drastic changes in the lakes and rivers used for cooling. But this is only the beginning. With the growth of world population and . in­ dustrialization, nuclear power plants would soon proliferate, all producing heat. Scientists' tell us that if the average temperature went up only a few degrees, the polar ice-caps would melt, raising the oceans and innundating the world's seacoasts. Unpredictiable changes in climate and weather would also occur. Atomic Energy commission (A.E.C.) officials claim that nuclear power plants are safe. These claims fail to bear up under close scrutiny. Last year when a nuclear reactor near Rochester, New York, was refueled, cracks* were unex­ pectedly found in hundreds of fuel rods. The commission admitted this could have resulted in much higher Temperatures than anticipated, making cooling systems inadequate. Should an accident occur the emergency cooling system supposedly takes over to prevent clouds of radioactive gas from being released into the atmosphere. However, these emergency systems have been tested only in small scale models and have failed to perform in six out of six tests. Constant low level radioactive emissions from nuclear power plants increase the possibility of cancer and leukemia. Six hundred pounds of highly radioactive wastes are produced by just one large plant each year. These wastes remain hazardous to humans for 100,000 years. They are transported by train and truck to underground burial sites. Can we guarantee there will be no accidents or derailments along the way? Can we guarantee no floods, ear­ thquakes, or volcanoes at the burial sites for 100,000 years? Radioactive contamination of land makes it uninhabitable; there is no remedy for radioactive ground water Dr. Edward Teller, a nuclear physicist, said, "A single major mishap in a nuclear reactor could cause extreme damage not because of explosive force, but because of radioactive contamination...We have been extremely lucky. But... with the greater number of simians monkeying around with things they do not completely un­ derstand, sooner or later a fool will prove greater than the proof, even in a foolproof system." Most of our tax money which has been devoted to energy research has gone toward nuclear power development. Other sources such as wind, sun, tides, and geo-thermal energy have been virtually ignored. An inexhaustible source of energy is the production of methane or natural gas by decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. The energy necessary to produce this non-polluting fuel is provided by bacteria. Dr. James Steel, University of Texas, told the U.S. Animal Health association that 2 billion tons of waste from U.S. cows, chickens, and hogs each year could be converted to fuel that would provide one-half our energy needs. This same manure is now creating serious disposal problems. Methane is colorless, odorless, and burns clearly without producing a smoky residue. Abundance plus desireable burning properties add up to a low cost for home and industrial heating pur­ poses. This is not just an im­ practical dream; natural gas is already being collected at sewage treatment plants in France, Germany, and other countries abroad. The idea isn't really new or revolutionary, but it does make sense. Nature has been doing it for millions of years. Now by working with Discuss Roads, Police Protection At Village Meet At the village meeting of April 12, there were many topics under discussion, among them were the roads, con- tractional police protection, the village sewage, and many other subjects. All items under discussion concerns each and every in­ dividual in the village regar­ dless of whether you are a property owner or if you are a renter. The thing that amazes me is the very small turnout at these meetings. Many items under discussion concern the health and well being of everyone in your community. If you are incapacitated and cannot attend the meetings that is understandable, but if you are able, you should attend and stand behind the people you put in office. Following this week's election there may be some new of­ ficers, try to make it your business to come out to the next meeting (and the following ones) to show tfiem you care and are interested in how they are working for your benefit. Nature we can obtain energy which has none of the dangers of nuclear power. Since we have a choice, let's choose wisely. Write your United States Senators and Representatives demanding astop to nuclear production until more is known about its effects and encourage their investigation of methane or alternative sources of energy. PRESENT BADGES - Mrs. Barbara Martin, co-leader of Girl Scout Troop 436, is shown presenting badges to Colleen Byrn, Cindy Gilmore and Pam Anderson as other members of the troop look on. Fathers will have an opportunity to see the badges at the father-daughter banquet to be held in St. Patrick's church hall at 6:30 April 25-26. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD /"-~2... ^ / *SJRi m %&• *2 00 vk tec Starts At Karen's Looking for that Special Easter Card,. . .Gift. . . Candle? We've Got It, Come In & Find Out For Yourself Karen's s,UfP 1238 Nr Green St. Phone McHenry 385-6750 '73 Crop Climb In PAGE 5-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1973 > BIRTHDAYS A very happy birthday to the following - Florence Mix on April 18, Pearl Zabroski on; April 23, Jo Bartelt on April 28, and to HelenRodde on April 30. May all of you have a very good day. ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations and happy anniversary to Ed and Helen Povidas and to Francis and Margaret Coughlin, both couples share April 17, the Coughlins are celebrating their twenty-fifth wedding an­ niversary. Rowan and Wanda Minton will be celebrating on April 26. ON THE SICK LIST A quick recovery is being requested for the following; Jo Bartelt has very recently returned home after a stay in the hospital. Mrs. Hyatt and Pat Morrison are still a bit under the weather. Jo Bartelt received many beautiful cards and gifts while she was hospitalized. I am sure Pat and Mrs. Hyatt would enjoy hearing from their friends and neighbors. Cards do so much for a person when they aren't feeling well. IN CLOSING By the time you read this, Lilymoor's clean-up will have been completed. Our thanks and appreciation to Jim Johnson and his crew, and to the young people that also took part in it. Next week I will print the names of all those who took part to make Lilymoor a cleaner place to live. After you have read this Production Will McHenry County Market demand, good prices, and more freedom in farm programs will likely result in expanded crop acreage in McHenry county for 1973, reports John Finch, executive director of the McHenry County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) office. An important indication is the signup for the feed grain and wheat programs which ended March 16. A total of 1,255 county farms were signed up in one or both of the programs, and many local producers indicated they will have more acres in crops than they did in 1972.' "One of the big reasons is that feed grain and wheat producers could choose not to have any set-aside acreage in 1973 and still participate in the programs," Mr. Finch said. Some 286 feed grain producers in the county chose the zero set-aside plan, com­ pared with 969 who signed up for a set-aside acreage, equal to 10 percent of their feed grain base. "In all, it looks as if about 7,500 acres in the county are going into set-aside this year, compared with 34,000 acres last year," the ASCS official said. "Therefore, more acreage will be available for crops, mostly corn, soybeans and oats. He pointed out some set-aside land will be grazed or cut fpr column, especially the first paragraph, give your paper to a neighbor who doesn't get it, so he may understand how im­ portant it is to attend the village and association meetings. See you next week. hay, silage or green-chop. This use of set-aside land is being allowed for the first time this year, provided the producer makes a request and accepts a payment reduction. "All in all, every indication is that farmers will have as many acres in crops this year as they have land, labor, equipment, and time to take care of. Farm program signup in McHenry county totals about 71 percent of those eligible, and par­ ticipation throughout the nation is reported at about the same level. "I would like to point out that this year's crop plans have meaning for everyone," Mr. Finch adds, "With more land in production, farmers will be buying more supplies, hiring more help and spending more money in the community. NAVY PROGRAM A pilot program wherein certain naval veterans who reenlist under broken-service conditions may be offered guaranteed assignments of their choice, has been an­ nounced by Navy/ Recruiting District headquarters in Chicago. The program has been named PRISE and Navy recruiting officials feel its advantages will recognize the experience of former Navy men throughout the com­ munity. It will particularly benefit those individuals seeking reenlistment for a sDecific duty assignment. A broader package of additional incentives for Navy veterans is planned. Anyone interested in further details about PRISE should contact his local Navy recruiter at 144 Washington street, Woodstock. "Barring some major disaster, there will be more food and feed production both for domestic use and export demand, and farmers will get more of their income from the marketplace," Finch eludes. con- PRESENT MUSICAL p "Oklahoma", a musical by Rogers and Hammerstein, wil) be presented in the Woodstock high school auditorium Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, at 8 o'clock. The musical will be directed by Mrs. Church, technical director, Mr. Kassm, musical director, Mr. Pierce, and student director, Jackiie Beam. 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