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Opposition Mounting Over Use of Sevin to Kiil Gypsy Moths Fres Public l.lbnr»y Rt. , J. Serving Summit Since 1889 273-4000 $10. A YEAR PRICE 25c Opposition Mounting Over Use Of Sevin To Kiil Gypsy Moths by Norman E. Rauscher In response, Common Council President Alexis Starum of Mountain avenue, In op- Murray Ross said if gypsy moths were permit- posing Sevin, urged Council to look into alter- Opposition continued to mount last Tuesday ted to attack and defoliate trees and thus natives and use something "less effective.'' night over Common Council's controversial decrease the value of the properties effected, Though opposition to Sevin was more than plan to kill off gypsy moths with Sevin spray. "you, Mr. Rota might be held responsible by evident, there were those in the audience who More than 100 residents and non-residents those families whose homes decreased in supported its use-. jammed Council chambers to voice their opi- value." Donald Munson of Oak Ridge avenue said nions over the proposal to aerial spray trees he would go along with Sevin on grounds that over a portion of the city where the gypsy The area selected to be sprayed by state it was effective with no signs that it ever caus- moth infestation is known to be located. helicopters extends from Ashland road south to the Watchung Reservation, about 600 ed cancer or birth defects. Council still has not made up its mind over acres. The section is in one of the highest Admitting that there were "certain risks" whether or not to use Sevin, and said the residential areas of the city and highly wood- in using Sevin, Jonathan Plaut of Mountain hearing would be continued to the next ed. It is estimated that about 50,000 trees, avenue, an environmentalist with Allied meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 8:30 p.m. ranging in age from saplings to some well over Chemical, urged its use, citing the By the time Tuesday's meeting ended short- 250 years old, cover the area ear-marked for "benefits." ly before midnight, 154 requests from proper- spraying. Thomas Getzendanner of Beechwood road, ty owners who did not want their trees said he would "go along with Sevin" since sprayed with Sevin were turned in to Council. According to Common Councilman Thomas 1' something must be done to save the trees.'' Many who went on record as opposing Kent, about 4,500 trees now seem to be in- Sevin did so on grounds they were afraid that fested with gypsy moths. He said it nothing is anymore pollutants put into the air could done, the city could lose about 65 per cent of "Weak Evidence" Dr. Edward Wasserman of Hillcrest avenue, cause more damage than any gypsy moth them within the next few years. Mr. Kent had could do. Many said they would rather take prepared a "white paper" on Sevin, urging an organic chemist, backed the use of Sevin its use by the city on grounds that it was safe. on grounds there was "weak evidence" that at the Easter Sunrise Service. Conducted by Rev. Jan Knost, assisted care ot the problem themselves rather than A CLARION CALL TO WORSHIP -- David DeRienzo, First trumpet in the spending tax money for the job. - Copies of the paper were made available to it was harmful. by young people from the Unitarian Church, the ecumenical service will members of the audience. Summit High and New Jersey All-State Bands, sounds a clarion call Of the 20 persons who spoke out on the If Council approves the use of Sevin, the begin at 5:20 a.m. All are welcome to participate in this traditional Although Council President Ross said the ci- over the Reeves-Reed Arboretum where he will lead a brass ensemble issue during the more than three-hour one-shot dosing would take place some time Summit celebration ol Easter Morn. ty had not yet made up Its mind over whether meeting, 15 were opposed while five favored in May during the early morning between 5 to use Sevin, It was important to have public the use of Sevin as a means to rid the city of a.m. and 6 a.m: By the time children went to opinion. That he received. the destructive moth. school, Council said, the spray will have Mrs. William Gural of Old Coach road label- The spraying would be done by the state evaporated and there will be no possibility of ed the use of Sevin as "dangerous" while Holy Week, Passover Rites Begin Today with the cost of the job equally shared by the any droplets falling upon those walking Jean Rankin ot Tulip street wanted to know city and state. beneath the trees. Today and the following week, services will Central Presbyterian Church Christopher, Wallace Chapel on Wednesday; who would be held responsible if "something The Idea ot spraying with Sevin came from Rev. Hugh Jones, Fountain Baptist Church on happened." be held in churches and synagogues Palm Sunday: 9:15 and 10:45 a.m., "The Suspicious ot Ingredients the city forester's office which has tha respon- throughout the Summit area to commemorate Singing Bishop," Carol Choir: 9:30 and 11 Thursday and all ministers on Friday. Those who opposed the use of Sevin, which sibility ot protecting the city's shrubs and Fears tor Birds two milestones In religious history. Beginning a.m., Festival Service, Processional, "All Easter Sunday: 6 a.m., Sunrise Service is manufactured by Union Carbide, urged ttaas. Jane Georga ot laut&\ avenue \io\ced con- today on Palm Sunday, the final week in the Glory, Laud and Honor," Motet Choir, Central with sermon by Rev. Hugh Jones, music by Council to abandon the pesticide on grounds During Tuesday's discussion, many vfna cern that Savin's properties were such that It life of Jesus will be remembered and Chorale, with sermon, "Watch Your Fast," fountain JJaptist Church choir; 11 a.m., that It had properties which could lead to birth spoke for and against Sevin's use possessed could drive away birds and kill the young. celebrated; next Sunday, April 19. marks the by Mr. Ingles; 7:30 p.m.. "The Passion Ac- Easier service at Fountain Baptist Chur- defects and cancer.. advanced degrees In chemistry and went into Jacob Raab of. Laurel avenue told Council beginning of Passover, another observance of cording to St. John" by J.S. Bach Motet Chojr ch; 3:30 p.m., Sunday School special great scientific detail over the pros and cons of Joseph Rota of Mountain avenue said he directly that he did not want his trees sprayed religious triumph in the story of The Exodus with orchestration. Easter program. the pesticide. was so concerned over the future welfare of with Sevin. A similar request was made by and Moses leading the People of Israel out of Cakes Memorial One member of the audience who did not Maundy Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Seder Dinner his family If Sevin were used, tie would Eleanor Oemerest of Mountain avenue, who Egypt and slavery. United Methodist wish to be Identified said he felt as though ho and Lord's Supper In Auditorium led by Reid "evacuate" his house and hold the city added that the use of Sevin would make an A list of services follows: Palm Sunday: 11 a.m. service. and Patty Butch Byers; 8:30 p.m., Workshop responsible for the financial costs of such a organic garden she was planning, "out of the was sitting in on a college organic chemistry Maundy Thursday,: 8 p.m.. Joint Service at In the Sanctuary, Communion Choir. move. He estimated the "evacuation" would question." course "which I never did understand Cahrary Episcopal Church Good Friday: Noon to 12:30 p.m., Chapel First United Methodist. cost about $3,600. Good Friday: 8 p.m., Joint Service at Oakes Palm Sunday: 7:15 a.m., Eucharist and Service, Meditations on the cross in music Memorial. Passion Reading; 9 and 11 a.m., Sung and word. Easter Sunday: 8 a.m. Breakfast; 11 a.m., Eucharist and Passion Reading; 6 p.m. Even- Easter: 9:30 and 11 a.m.: Choirs, brass Workshop Service. song and Sermon. quartet, "Hallelujah Chorus," with the ser- mon by Mr. lngles,'"The Unexpected Dawn- Monday, April 13, through Wednesday, Ing of a New Day. April 15:6 p.m., Evensong. St. John's Lutheran Church Tuesday, April 14; 9:15 a.m. Eucharist Fountain Baptist, Palm Sunday: 7:45, 8:45, 11:15 a.m. ser- (Chapel). Pilgrim Baptist, vices with distribution of palms. Wednesday, April 15: 7 a.m., Morn- Wallace Chapel and Maundy Thursday: Noon, spoken celebra- ingpralse. Mt. Olive Temple Joint tion ot Holy Communion; 8 p.m. sermon by Maundy Thursday, April 16: 6:30 a.m. Lenten Services Pastor Franklin D. Fry, "The Power of His (Chapel), Eucharist; 8:15 p.m. Eucharist. at Wallace Chapel Blood," music by senior high and adult choirs. Good Friday: 12 noon, contemporary A.M.E.ZIon Church Good Friday: 10:30 a.m.. Children's Ser- Liturgy, 1:30p.m., traditional Liturgy. ' Monday through Friday: 7:30 p.m. services vice; Noon service with narrative of the Pas- Easter Sunday: 7:15 a.m., Eucharist with with sermons by Rev. Calvin Shaw, Pilgrim sion of Our Lord; 8 p.m. service of Lessons Sermon; 9 and 11 a.m. Festival Eucharist with Baptist, Monday; Rev. Shedrich Roberts, Mt. and Shadows. Sermon. Olive Temple on Tuesday; Rev. C. Saturday, Easter Eve: 6 p.m. supper; 7 p.m.
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