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December 12,1989 The Point News Page 3 SMC Hoidav Formal A Smashing Success by Jennifer Garvey and Michael Berger The luminaries glowed softly, lighting up the path leading to the door. The white columns were wrapped in green holly. From inside the building came the sounds of laughter and music. When the evening began, it was apparent that this was more than just another campus party. The revelers, decked in silk and satin, along with sportcoats and ties, jammed the Daugherty-Palmer Commons. The live band brought the people flocking to the dance floor, and the Holiday Formal was in full swing. This year's crowd was the largest one to attend the Holiday Formal in years. Many of the organizers were quickly aware of the problem this might cause. Their fears were made real at around 11:30 pm, when the Commons was filled to capacity, and many people who had notreserved tickets ahead of time were turned away at the door. This did not create any great turmoil, and the problem was dealt with. Aside from this, the evening went very smoothly. In fact, very few complaints were found at all. The band played hard, and everyone dancing approved. The platters were more than adequate, even a touch fancy - chocolate dipped strawberries are perfect at any formal affair. Clearly, good planning and organization were among the keys to the success of the evening. Nonetheless, there were a few complainers. Some people were not satisfied with the affair, complaining about the food or the overcrowding, but this group is in the minority. Most people could be heard at the end of the evening and the next day commenting on the good time they had, and how happy they were with the affair. He Knows Who Has Been Naughty or Nice... If the rise in population at St. Mary's is any indication of the rise in population of the world, then Santa Claus might need some help this year. Keeping track of who has been naughty or nice can be a full-time job. So, Santa hired more elves, The Point News staff, to compile a list of who deserves a lump of coal in their stocking, and who deserves a piece of gold. We found there are a variety of people and organizations that deserve one or the other, (or both) for many different reasons. Lumj) of Coal Jerry Blair - For the MUMPS! The Health Center - For taking too long to vaccinate all of us. Wood Food Service - For always running out of food. The Administration - For that banner across route 5. The Point News - For not coming out until now. The Library - For the temperature extremes. Point News Movie Review Piece of Gold ” Gross Anatomy” Mixes Realism, Humor by Holly Stewart and Sarah Newman "Gross Anatomy" is not the B-grade movie its title might suggest. In the drama "Gross Anatomy" Matthew Modine stars as a young man with a low-middle class background who enters medical school. The film tells of his freshman year, and the trials he must encounter in dealing with love, difficult classes, and what it really means to be a doctor. The relationship of Modine's lackadaisical character with his hard-nosed professor brings out the issue of science versus humanity, often encountered in the medical world. It also shows the almost impossible standards a medical students needs to be successful and how damaging the pressure can be. The plot makes its point clear and the drama is realistic. None of the hard work (toward any conquest) is ever glossed over. Romantics at heart may find the love relationship less than satisfying at first, but by the end of the film things are resolved well. "Gross Anatomy" is able to make you laugh and cry without being overstated. The ending seems a little too trite — can one person really have it all? The lesson of this movie is to be yourself, and not forget others in the process. Coming soon on videotape! Look for it! Sailing Club - For sponsoring a terrific Waterfront Weekend. Wood Food Service - For better food, when there is any. Sunil Punnoose, and David Jamieson - For helping the Point News though many computer problems U.S. News and World Report - For ranking St. Mary's as the number one liberal arts college in the north. Queen Anne Hall Council and B.S.U - For a fun Formal. Judy Landau - For putting up with The Point News staff. Lead Poisioning: A New Concern In St. Mary's County Lead in our environment is a public health issue about which we should all be concerned. Lead is a soft metal which is now known to be harmful to human health if consumed or inhaled. Since lead accumulates in the body, its potential for harm depends upon the level of exposure from all sources. Lead poisoning is primarily a problem for young children. The major source of lead exposure in children is lead paint. Millions of housing units in the country still contain previously applied lead paints. Lead contaminated solids and dust have become important contributors to block lead levels as a result of leaded gasoline and peeling lead paint. Lesser sources include lead-contaminated food, toys, newspapers, pottery, and water. To protect the public's health, public drinking water supplies are governed by the Safe Drinking Water Act under which the United States Environmental Protection Agency sets drinking water standards. Although there is a high level of compliance with drinking water standards throughout the United S tates, there is still reason for some concern about certain contaminants which may get into public drinking water supplies, including lead. The degree to which elevated lead levels in water contribute to blood lead levels in children is uncertain and under study. However, it is desirable to reduce lead in the environment wherever feasible. As your supplier of drinking water we have prepared this information piece to help educate you on this issue. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.05fo parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatestrisk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and pregnant women. Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: -if the water system has lead pipes, or -if the water system has copper pipes in lead solder, and -if the water system is less than five years old, or -if you have soft or acidic water, or -if the water sits in pipes for several hours, or -if the water system has had major plumbing work within the last five years. Typically, if lead is present in the dunking water, it enters after the water leaves the local water treatment plant. The most likely source for lead contamination is in the home or residence. The most common cause of lead entering drinking water is corrosion, a reaction between the water and the lead pipes or the lead-based solder. W hen water stands in the pipes of a residence for several hours without use, there is potential for lead to leach, or dissolve, into the water if a lead source is present Soft water (water that makes soap suds easily) can be more corrosive and, therefore, has higher levels of dissolved lead. Some home water treatment devices may also make water more corrosive. It was common practice in the United States through the early 1900's to use lead pipes for interior plumbing. Since the 1930's, copper pipe has been used for residential plumbing. Until 1986, however, lead-based solder was used widely to join copper pipes. Lead-free solder and lead-free materials are now required by federal law for use in new household plumbing for plumbing repairs. Dissolved lead cannot be seen in water. However, if there is reason to believe that your drink-1 ing water has lead contamination | because of the presence of soft water, lead pipes, lead solder, and other lead-based plumbing materials, there are ways to minimize exposure. One way is to "flush" each cold-water faucet in a home when water stands more than a few hours. Flushing a cold-water faucet means allowing the water to run until it gets as cold as it will get before each use. Normally this may take up to two or three minutes. Keep in mind that toilet and shower use or doing laundry with cold water will also move water through the plumbing system, and this will reduce the amount of time needed to flush the cold water faucets to 5 to 30 seconds. Another way is to avoid cooking with or consuming water from the hot water faucet. Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water. Especially avoid using hot tap water for making baby formula. If hot water is needed for cooking or oral consumption, draw water from the cold water tap and heat it on the stove or in the microwave. If plumbing repairs or other plumbing work is done, make certain that only lead-free solder and other lead-free materials are used. This is now a federal law. Even if there is no obvious lead source in your environment all children under 6 years of age should have a block lead test at least one a year. Pregnant women with a concern about lead in their environment should also have a blood lead test. Therefore, if there is concern about elevated lead in your drinking water, the most important thing you can do is to have a blood lead test. This can be arranged through your doctor or the College Health Center. For additional information, please contact the U.S. EPA. The U.S. EPA has a toll-free hotline dedicated to this subject- 1-800- 426-4791 - and has also prepared a booklet on this issue. This information meets EPA's lead public notice requirements under Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Acts Amendments of 1986. As your local provider of water, the following actions are being taken to assure you of the highest possible quality drinking water: -The College's source water is minimally corrosive before and after treatment. (It dissolves lead slowly when compared to corrosive water.) -The College in its continuous water treatments process adjust the PH level and mineral content to deliver high quality drinking water to you. (It dissolves lead slowly when compared to corrosive water). _The College constantly monitors and tests the corrosivity level of our water after treatment to assure that you receive high quality water. -The average level of lead found in water delivered to you by the College is .020 parts per million. However, tap water may contain higher levels of lead leached from lead plumbing materials used in your building. -No lead or lead-based materials will be sued in the College water distribution system. -The College has supplied its employees with lead-free solder and other plumbing repair materials. The College has also notified all plumbers, builders, contractors, and others who work within the College service area to use only lead-free solder and materials. -If you have any additional questions on this issue, please call x4287, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Robert Abell, Director of Maintenance will be glad to assist you.
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FullText | December 12,1989 The Point News Page 3 SMC Hoidav Formal A Smashing Success by Jennifer Garvey and Michael Berger The luminaries glowed softly, lighting up the path leading to the door. The white columns were wrapped in green holly. From inside the building came the sounds of laughter and music. When the evening began, it was apparent that this was more than just another campus party. The revelers, decked in silk and satin, along with sportcoats and ties, jammed the Daugherty-Palmer Commons. The live band brought the people flocking to the dance floor, and the Holiday Formal was in full swing. This year's crowd was the largest one to attend the Holiday Formal in years. Many of the organizers were quickly aware of the problem this might cause. Their fears were made real at around 11:30 pm, when the Commons was filled to capacity, and many people who had notreserved tickets ahead of time were turned away at the door. This did not create any great turmoil, and the problem was dealt with. Aside from this, the evening went very smoothly. In fact, very few complaints were found at all. The band played hard, and everyone dancing approved. The platters were more than adequate, even a touch fancy - chocolate dipped strawberries are perfect at any formal affair. Clearly, good planning and organization were among the keys to the success of the evening. Nonetheless, there were a few complainers. Some people were not satisfied with the affair, complaining about the food or the overcrowding, but this group is in the minority. Most people could be heard at the end of the evening and the next day commenting on the good time they had, and how happy they were with the affair. He Knows Who Has Been Naughty or Nice... If the rise in population at St. Mary's is any indication of the rise in population of the world, then Santa Claus might need some help this year. Keeping track of who has been naughty or nice can be a full-time job. So, Santa hired more elves, The Point News staff, to compile a list of who deserves a lump of coal in their stocking, and who deserves a piece of gold. We found there are a variety of people and organizations that deserve one or the other, (or both) for many different reasons. Lumj) of Coal Jerry Blair - For the MUMPS! The Health Center - For taking too long to vaccinate all of us. Wood Food Service - For always running out of food. The Administration - For that banner across route 5. The Point News - For not coming out until now. The Library - For the temperature extremes. Point News Movie Review Piece of Gold ” Gross Anatomy” Mixes Realism, Humor by Holly Stewart and Sarah Newman "Gross Anatomy" is not the B-grade movie its title might suggest. In the drama "Gross Anatomy" Matthew Modine stars as a young man with a low-middle class background who enters medical school. The film tells of his freshman year, and the trials he must encounter in dealing with love, difficult classes, and what it really means to be a doctor. The relationship of Modine's lackadaisical character with his hard-nosed professor brings out the issue of science versus humanity, often encountered in the medical world. It also shows the almost impossible standards a medical students needs to be successful and how damaging the pressure can be. The plot makes its point clear and the drama is realistic. None of the hard work (toward any conquest) is ever glossed over. Romantics at heart may find the love relationship less than satisfying at first, but by the end of the film things are resolved well. "Gross Anatomy" is able to make you laugh and cry without being overstated. The ending seems a little too trite — can one person really have it all? The lesson of this movie is to be yourself, and not forget others in the process. Coming soon on videotape! Look for it! Sailing Club - For sponsoring a terrific Waterfront Weekend. Wood Food Service - For better food, when there is any. Sunil Punnoose, and David Jamieson - For helping the Point News though many computer problems U.S. News and World Report - For ranking St. Mary's as the number one liberal arts college in the north. Queen Anne Hall Council and B.S.U - For a fun Formal. Judy Landau - For putting up with The Point News staff. Lead Poisioning: A New Concern In St. Mary's County Lead in our environment is a public health issue about which we should all be concerned. Lead is a soft metal which is now known to be harmful to human health if consumed or inhaled. Since lead accumulates in the body, its potential for harm depends upon the level of exposure from all sources. Lead poisoning is primarily a problem for young children. The major source of lead exposure in children is lead paint. Millions of housing units in the country still contain previously applied lead paints. Lead contaminated solids and dust have become important contributors to block lead levels as a result of leaded gasoline and peeling lead paint. Lesser sources include lead-contaminated food, toys, newspapers, pottery, and water. To protect the public's health, public drinking water supplies are governed by the Safe Drinking Water Act under which the United States Environmental Protection Agency sets drinking water standards. Although there is a high level of compliance with drinking water standards throughout the United S tates, there is still reason for some concern about certain contaminants which may get into public drinking water supplies, including lead. The degree to which elevated lead levels in water contribute to blood lead levels in children is uncertain and under study. However, it is desirable to reduce lead in the environment wherever feasible. As your supplier of drinking water we have prepared this information piece to help educate you on this issue. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.05fo parts per million (ppm). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatestrisk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and pregnant women. Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: -if the water system has lead pipes, or -if the water system has copper pipes in lead solder, and -if the water system is less than five years old, or -if you have soft or acidic water, or -if the water sits in pipes for several hours, or -if the water system has had major plumbing work within the last five years. Typically, if lead is present in the dunking water, it enters after the water leaves the local water treatment plant. The most likely source for lead contamination is in the home or residence. The most common cause of lead entering drinking water is corrosion, a reaction between the water and the lead pipes or the lead-based solder. W hen water stands in the pipes of a residence for several hours without use, there is potential for lead to leach, or dissolve, into the water if a lead source is present Soft water (water that makes soap suds easily) can be more corrosive and, therefore, has higher levels of dissolved lead. Some home water treatment devices may also make water more corrosive. It was common practice in the United States through the early 1900's to use lead pipes for interior plumbing. Since the 1930's, copper pipe has been used for residential plumbing. Until 1986, however, lead-based solder was used widely to join copper pipes. Lead-free solder and lead-free materials are now required by federal law for use in new household plumbing for plumbing repairs. Dissolved lead cannot be seen in water. However, if there is reason to believe that your drink-1 ing water has lead contamination | because of the presence of soft water, lead pipes, lead solder, and other lead-based plumbing materials, there are ways to minimize exposure. One way is to "flush" each cold-water faucet in a home when water stands more than a few hours. Flushing a cold-water faucet means allowing the water to run until it gets as cold as it will get before each use. Normally this may take up to two or three minutes. Keep in mind that toilet and shower use or doing laundry with cold water will also move water through the plumbing system, and this will reduce the amount of time needed to flush the cold water faucets to 5 to 30 seconds. Another way is to avoid cooking with or consuming water from the hot water faucet. Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water. Especially avoid using hot tap water for making baby formula. If hot water is needed for cooking or oral consumption, draw water from the cold water tap and heat it on the stove or in the microwave. If plumbing repairs or other plumbing work is done, make certain that only lead-free solder and other lead-free materials are used. This is now a federal law. Even if there is no obvious lead source in your environment all children under 6 years of age should have a block lead test at least one a year. Pregnant women with a concern about lead in their environment should also have a blood lead test. Therefore, if there is concern about elevated lead in your drinking water, the most important thing you can do is to have a blood lead test. This can be arranged through your doctor or the College Health Center. For additional information, please contact the U.S. EPA. The U.S. EPA has a toll-free hotline dedicated to this subject- 1-800- 426-4791 - and has also prepared a booklet on this issue. This information meets EPA's lead public notice requirements under Section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Acts Amendments of 1986. As your local provider of water, the following actions are being taken to assure you of the highest possible quality drinking water: -The College's source water is minimally corrosive before and after treatment. (It dissolves lead slowly when compared to corrosive water.) -The College in its continuous water treatments process adjust the PH level and mineral content to deliver high quality drinking water to you. (It dissolves lead slowly when compared to corrosive water). _The College constantly monitors and tests the corrosivity level of our water after treatment to assure that you receive high quality water. -The average level of lead found in water delivered to you by the College is .020 parts per million. However, tap water may contain higher levels of lead leached from lead plumbing materials used in your building. -No lead or lead-based materials will be sued in the College water distribution system. -The College has supplied its employees with lead-free solder and other plumbing repair materials. The College has also notified all plumbers, builders, contractors, and others who work within the College service area to use only lead-free solder and materials. -If you have any additional questions on this issue, please call x4287, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Robert Abell, Director of Maintenance will be glad to assist you. |