Wadsworth E-Newsletter
March 18, 2019
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Ethylene Oxide
2019 Farmer's Market
Get to Know Your Trustees
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Perhaps the most important piece in this particular newsletter is to tell you about the emission of ethylene oxide into our local environment.  This chemical is toxic.  Below you'll find a summary about it and some hotlinks that provide additional information.

It's not too early for potential Farmer's Market vendors to begin planning for our upcoming season.   Below you'll find a button that will take you to everything vendors need to know.  

In this edition, we feature longtime trustee Geralyn Hansen in our "Get to Know Your Trustees" space.
Ethylene Oxide emissions-
Thanks to representatives from StopEto.com, we have become more aware of the toxicity of ethylene oxide emissions which are being released in our nearby communities.

The purpose of this article is to create awareness of the dangerous and harmful effects this substance can have on people.

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is used in certain manufacturing operations in two Lake County companies, particularly sterilization procedures, and is subsequently released into the atmosphere. Once released, this toxic substance is spread by the winds to areas far from where it was originally released.

This is an emerging and alarming problem.  To begin an assessment of its prevalence, the County of Lake has engaged a research firm to conduct a study commencing this spring.  

While we are not scientists here, we were told EtO has negative short and long-term effects, and is known as a cancer and reproductive hazard, mutating DNA.

For more information, please click HERE.
2019 Wadsworth Farmer's Market-

Our Farmer's Market is already in the planning stages for this summer and will run from July 10 through September 25 from 3 to 7pm.

Our Market is the wonderful brainchild of Wadsworth resident Hope Forcier who several years ago helped create this event but eventually retired from the position.  Things are now very well managed by residents Kristen Christensen and Maryam Wood.

Click on the link below for market information:

 
Get to Know Your Trustees-

Geralyn Hansen is our second longest serving trustee, having first been elected in 2009 and reelected after that. She chairs our Public Service Committee and also sits on the Finance and Ordinance Committees.

Geralyn enjoys her chair position because it provides the opportunity to help establish and manage community events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Concerts in the Park, and other activities during the December and January holiday seasons. 

Creating opportunities for the residents of our Village of Country Living to meet one another is part of her mission as a trustee. She feels good about her accomplishments as a trustee during her tenure which certainly includes spearheading the village's 50th year celebration a couple years back, bringing people together during our public service events, and being instrumental in new sidewalk construction. 

Geralyn, along with her husband of 34 years, Gary Hansen, is a strong advocate for animal rights and welfare, and together they have several horses and German shepherds. The couple has three grown sons.