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Chicago Tribune
4 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Century-old Mundelein firetruck prepared for countywide tour; ‘It has personality'
Ezra Atunez's birthday party theme this year was firetrucks because he just loves them, his parents said. The 4-year-old was happy to ring the bell of an antique firetruck named Old Number One on display at the Mundelein Memorial Day parade. Many more will get to see it at the Fremont Public Library's summer kickoff party on Sunday, and at other locations throughout Lake County in the coming months. Today, the restored vehicle is admired at parades and special events. A century ago, it was the village of Mundelein's first firetruck — Number One. 'In 1925 this was state-of-the-art; the best firefighting equipment on the road,' said Bob Stadlman. As chairman of the Old Number One Preservation Committee since it was created in 2008, Stadlman has worked with the Mundelein Heritage Museum and other entities to put together the truck's history, complete with photos. Year-round, the committee makes sure its six-cylinder engine, red body, gold-embossed lettering, big tires and shiny silver bell are always ready to provide that wow factor. The 1925 Stoughton Fire Engine was a gift from Cardinal George William Mundelein to the village, in gratitude for renaming it after him in 1924. The cardinal founded St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in 1921. Records show the village had gone through other names before that, including Rockefeller, after the industrialist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller. 'The wise cardinal knew that improved fire protection would better protect the huge investment the diocese was making at the seminary, as well as protecting the village of Mundelein; a win/win scenario for both parties,' Stadlman said. Until then, the department's only firefighting equipment had been a hose cart with several hundred feet of hose. That 1915 relic is on display at the village's museum. Stadlman said it had been mandated in the truck's purchase contract that it be inspected and its pumps tested. The Chicago Fire Department at Navy Pier did so in the summer of 1925, according to records. Number One served Mundelein for more than 20 years. But by 1945, it had become unreliable, and so it was sold the following year. Then sold again and again. Stadlman said the truck went to different places in Illinois, to Tennessee, and Virginia. Number One eventually ended up in a barn in North Carolina. It was then that retired Mundelein firefighter Jim Carew said, seemingly out of nowhere, he got a call. The caller said that if you want the truck to come get it, otherwise it's going to the scrapyard. Carew had been in the fire department for nearly 30 years. He was also a mechanic known for his love of firetrucks. To say the vehicle was in disrepair is an understatement, he said. It took two trucks to transport the boxes containing the parts that once made Number One whole. 'Everything was loose,' Carew said. 'It took hours to find and load everything, but it's the history of my department, and I wasn't going to let it go.' Carew's intention was to restore the firetruck. He put it together enough to see the shape of it, but due to a lack of time and the money needed for that scope of a project, the progress stopped. Number One sat in his garage untouched for 14 years, until the village came calling. Stadlman said the Village Board wanted something to show residents at the village's centennial celebration, and chose the firetruck, because after all, not too many places can say they still have their first. They purchased it from Carew for $11,000, and hired him to restore it to its original condition. 'The caveat was that in nine months I had to have it done,' he said. Carew and a team had to work fast, especially because pieces and parts had to be specially made as they were no longer manufactured, he said. Old Number One was presented to residents at the village of Mundelein's Centennial Celebration on Oct. 17, 2009, at the University of St. Mary's of the Lake. 'I was pretty proud of it at the unveiling,' Carew said. 'I could never have afforded to restore it like that, working out of my wallet.' Thanks to the preservation committee, which raised the $70,000 in donations that it took to restore it, not only does it look new, but Old Number One can operate in fighting a fire. 'No tax dollars were used for the restoration,' Stadlman said. 'To this day, this award-winning fire engine continues with just donations.' An annual golf outing is the committee's biggest fundraiser, Stadlman said. It pays for the truck's maintenance. The difference between typing on a computer keyboard and an original typewriter is how Darrell Hughes describes driving Old Number One compared to a modern fire engine. Hughes was a mechanic for the Mundelein Fire Department who retired in 2021. He joined the committee last year. He said he had to practice to be able to drive the old firetruck because it's challenging to maneuver. As in 1925, it doesn't have a windshield or seatbelts. It doesn't have power steering; it has mechanical-only rear brakes and weighs about 10,000 pounds. 'The firefighter that had to drive it out on calls in December or January back then was a tough one,' Stadlman said. There are no turn signals on Old Number One, so its driver has to use hand signals. Only while in motion can its large wheels be turned. To protect it, no one is allowed to get on the truck or touch it at events, but the bell can be rung and children love to, Stadlman said. Last year, it rang approximately 24,000 times, according to their bell counter. 'Back in the day, they rang the bell so horses and people and whatever cars there were would get out of the way,' Stadlman said. Co-founding committee member Wendy Frasier said she enjoys kids asking about Sparky, the stuffed dalmatian dog toy that sits atop the truck. She said it represents the real dalmatians that used to accompany firefighters to their calls. This year, Old Number One is scheduled to be at almost 40 Lake County events. Stadlman said usually it's half that, but this year is special, being that it's the truck's centennial. Committee members said they're excited to show it off. 'Everyone smiles and waves when they see it driving by,' Stadlman said. 'It has personality.' Old Number One's biggest outing is going to be at the village's Community Days event during the 4th of July weekend.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CT firefighters are dying from cancer likely due to their gear. Lawmakers want to help
With cancer the number one cause of death for firefighters, Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would allocate $3 million to replace fire apparatus thought to be causing cancer. Studies have shown over the years that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs), a class of fluorinated chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' have been linked to cancer and other serious health effects, according to the International Association of Firefighters. The IAFF found in studies that all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, the protective clothing and equipment firefighters wear, contain PFAs. 'We feel very strongly that PFAS is a significant factor in those increased cancer rates,' Brown said. 'We are hopeful that we will never have to put gear on that contains PFAs and that we will see a reduction in cancer rates in the next generation of firefighters.' But though the state has been taking steps to eliminate PFAs from turnout gear and from the firefighting foam used to put out fires, the process is costly, deterring some departments and taking a toll on others who were eager to get potentially safer gear. Sen. John Kissel, R-Enfield, wrote in his testimony in support of the bill that in 2021 the state 'took an important step by banning the use of firefighting foams containing PFAs. 'However, fire departments that acted early to comply with this law have faced financial burdens as previous reimbursement programs only covered removals completed after July 1, 2023,' Kissel wrote. HB 7120 aims to address the epidemic of cancer among firefighters and also help departments shoulder the cost of replacing PFAs-containing firefighting gear. The bill would establish a pilot program to screen Connecticut firefighters for cancers common to firefighters and require municipalities to provide additional sets of turnout gear to firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer or are at an increased risk of developing cancer. It would also provide grants to departments that still need to replace PFAs-containing fire apparatus and provide reimbursement to those that replaced turnout gear prior to July 1, 2023. Peter Brown, president of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, said with firefighters getting cancer at a higher rate than the general population it is imperative to protect them. John Carew, Connecticut State Firefighters Association legislative representative and past president of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, also said the bill is integral. But Carew also cited concerns with the bill. First, PFAs-free gear is hard to get because just one manufacturer currently is making it. Second, it's expensive. A set of PFAs-free gear costs roughly $4,000, he said. There are concerns also about the durability of the gear. Conventional gear containing PFAs lasts approximately 10 years, Carew said, while PFAs-free gear may last only up to two years. Last year legislators passed SB 292 which bans the manufacturing, selling or distributing of products containing PFAs beginning on Jan. 1, 2028, according to the bill's analysis. The products include apparel, carpets or rugs, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabric treatments, children's products, menstruation products, ski wax, textile furnishings, and upholstered furniture, according to an analysis of the bill. There are concerns about the PFAs-free turnout gear, too. The National Fire Protection Association has found through testing of the PFAs-free gear that it is 'less breathable and offers less thermal protection, which could lead to higher heat stress among firefighters.' Brown has also learned of those concerns, he said. Waterbury Assistant Fire Chief Javier Lopez said his department decided not to move forward at this time with PFAs-free gear after testing the gear for three months. Lopez said they also cited concerns about heat-related issues related to the gear, which could include potential cardiac issues. Brown said since the legislature passed a law providing firefighters with occupational cancer job protection, there have been 30-35 cancer claims. But he believes that number is higher at around 50. To protect the next generation, PFAs in turnout gear must be addressed. 'They don't have to put the agent back on their body that could have caused their initial claim,' he said.
Pembrokeshire Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Snooker: Waterloo B seal league and cup double in dominant display
THE THIRD week of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League delivered thrilling contests, standout performances, and significant table movements as clubs across all divisions fought to build early-season momentum. Division 1: Carew crush Saundersfoot, Cresselly and Neyland stay unbeaten Carew made a resounding statement at the top of Division 1 with a 198-run demolition of Saundersfoot, amassing 341-5 thanks to a blistering 142 from Tim Hicks and 77 from Adam Chandler. With the ball, Barry Evans took 4-17 and James Hinchcliffe chipped in with 3-43 to bowl Saundersfoot out for 143. Cresselly remain hot on Carew's heels after a comfortable 132-run win at Haverfordwest. Tom Murphy struck a commanding 67 as Cresselly posted 254-6 before Christian Phillips ripped through the hosts with 5-22. Elsewhere, Neyland's powerful batting display secured a 47-run win over Whitland. Paul Murray's 83 set the tone before Jack John's 6-36 dismantled the Whitland response. Herbrandston edged Lawrenny in a tight contest, winning by 10 runs after setting 215-9. Key all-round contributions came from Harry Nicholas (43 & 2-37) and Nathan Banner (32 & 2-24), while Lawrenny's Finley Lewis hit 56 in vain. Burton picked up their first win of the season, beating Llangwm by 30 runs, thanks to 56 from Dan Llewellyn and a four-wicket haul by Morgan Scale. Carew top the Division 1 table with 58 points from three wins, closely followed by Cresselly on 56. Neyland remain in third with 46 points. Division 1 Table – Week 3 Position Team Played Won Lost Points Runs For Runs Against Wickets Taken Wickets Lost 1 Carew 3 3 0 58 694 411 30 21 2 Cresselly 3 3 0 56 748 491 25 22 3 Neyland 3 2 1 46 678 638 28 19 4 Saundersfoot 3 2 1 42 608 697 20 19 5 Lawrenny 3 1 2 36 461 525 29 23 6 Burton 3 1 2 34 522 690 27 25 7 Whitland 3 1 2 33 614 559 20 30 8 Herbrandston 3 1 2 33 539 687 23 28 9 Haverfordwest 3 1 2 31 619 610 17 24 10 Llangwm 3 0 3 18 390 565 22 30 Division 2: Nail-biters and centuries as top three pull ahead A remarkable unbeaten 93 from Loui Davies guided Narberth to a tense two-wicket victory over Burton II, maintaining their perfect start. Narberth now lead the Division 2 table on 58 points, level with Hook, who scraped a one-wicket win over Cresselly II after chasing 262, powered by 98 from Neal Williams for the hosts. Pembroke are close behind in third, following a 13-run win over Llechryd. Krunel Patel starred with 24 and 4-22 to edge out a tight defence of 145. Carew II edged St Ishmaels by five runs in another low-scoring affair, with Sam Harts claiming 4-32. Johnston dominated Llanrhian by nine wickets, thanks to Lee Summons' unbeaten 70 and a collective bowling performance that left the hosts 153-9. Division 3: Laugharne hammer Neyland II, Fishguard lead the pack A breathtaking 98 from Callum Collins-Davies and a five-wicket haul from Sam Lynch propelled Laugharne to a 171-run rout of Neyland II, who were bowled out for just 59. Fishguard top Division 3 after a 62-run win over Lamphey, with Nigel Delaney producing an all-round masterclass, scoring 85 and taking 2-16. Pembroke Dock, Stackpole, and Kilgetty all registered wins to stay in the title hunt, with Josh Davies' unbeaten 89 leading Stackpole to a five-wicket win over Kilgetty. Division 4: Durey and Hawkins star in huge wins Crymych's Nitai Durey slammed an unbeaten 119 as his side chased down Narberth II's 167 with ease. Steffan Williams also hit 79 not out and took 5-30 in a dominant all-round display. Darren Hawkins' century anchored St Ishmaels II's 72-run win over Carew III, while Saundersfoot II retained their position at the top of the table with a narrow six-wicket win over Pembroke II, thanks to Steve Cook's unbeaten 78. Lawrenny II were clinical in a 10-wicket win over Llangwm II, as Alfie Buckle's 103* ensured a perfect chase of 166. Division 5: High-scoring thrillers and tight finishes Herbrandston II edged Haverfordwest IV by just two wickets, with Johnnie Lewis hitting 79 not out. Pembroke Dock II also impressed, chasing 190 to beat Hundleton II by eight wickets, led by Luke Murray's unbeaten 82. Cresselly III crushed Neyland III by 62 runs with Tom Rowlands top-scoring on 72, while Whitland II romped to a nine-wicket win over Llechryd II, powered by 58 from Dafydd James and 4-10 by Rhys Davies. Division 6: Jenkins and James shine for Haverfordwest/Cresselly Haverfordwest/Cresselly maintained top spot with a six-wicket win over Whitland III, bowling them out for 93. Arthur Jenkins and Jake Manuel took two wickets apiece before the latter guided the chase with an unbeaten 19. Looking Ahead With three weeks of action completed, early trends are emerging in all divisions. Carew and Cresselly appear set for a fierce Division 1 title battle, while Division 2 is shaping up into a three-way tussle between Narberth, Hook, and Pembroke. In Division 3, Fishguard's form is commanding, and in Division 4, Saundersfoot II's unbeaten start has made them the early pace-setters. Cricket fans across Pembrokeshire can expect more drama as the season unfolds.
Pembrokeshire Herald
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Record chases in week of high drama across Pembrokeshire cricket
THE THIRD week of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League delivered thrilling contests, standout performances, and significant table movements as clubs across all divisions fought to build early-season momentum. Division 1: Carew crush Saundersfoot, Cresselly and Neyland stay unbeaten Carew made a resounding statement at the top of Division 1 with a 198-run demolition of Saundersfoot, amassing 341-5 thanks to a blistering 142 from Tim Hicks and 77 from Adam Chandler. With the ball, Barry Evans took 4-17 and James Hinchcliffe chipped in with 3-43 to bowl Saundersfoot out for 143. Cresselly remain hot on Carew's heels after a comfortable 132-run win at Haverfordwest. Tom Murphy struck a commanding 67 as Cresselly posted 254-6 before Christian Phillips ripped through the hosts with 5-22. Elsewhere, Neyland's powerful batting display secured a 47-run win over Whitland. Paul Murray's 83 set the tone before Jack John's 6-36 dismantled the Whitland response. Herbrandston edged Lawrenny in a tight contest, winning by 10 runs after setting 215-9. Key all-round contributions came from Harry Nicholas (43 & 2-37) and Nathan Banner (32 & 2-24), while Lawrenny's Finley Lewis hit 56 in vain. Burton picked up their first win of the season, beating Llangwm by 30 runs, thanks to 56 from Dan Llewellyn and a four-wicket haul by Morgan Scale. Carew top the Division 1 table with 58 points from three wins, closely followed by Cresselly on 56. Neyland remain in third with 46 points. Division 1 Table – Week 3 Position Team Played Won Lost Points Runs For Runs Against Wickets Taken Wickets Lost 1 Carew 3 3 0 58 694 411 30 21 2 Cresselly 3 3 0 56 748 491 25 22 3 Neyland 3 2 1 46 678 638 28 19 4 Saundersfoot 3 2 1 42 608 697 20 19 5 Lawrenny 3 1 2 36 461 525 29 23 6 Burton 3 1 2 34 522 690 27 25 7 Whitland 3 1 2 33 614 559 20 30 8 Herbrandston 3 1 2 33 539 687 23 28 9 Haverfordwest 3 1 2 31 619 610 17 24 10 Llangwm 3 0 3 18 390 565 22 30 Division 2: Nail-biters and centuries as top three pull ahead A remarkable unbeaten 93 from Loui Davies guided Narberth to a tense two-wicket victory over Burton II, maintaining their perfect start. Narberth now lead the Division 2 table on 58 points, level with Hook, who scraped a one-wicket win over Cresselly II after chasing 262, powered by 98 from Neal Williams for the hosts. Pembroke are close behind in third, following a 13-run win over Llechryd. Krunel Patel starred with 24 and 4-22 to edge out a tight defence of 145. Carew II edged St Ishmaels by five runs in another low-scoring affair, with Sam Harts claiming 4-32. Johnston dominated Llanrhian by nine wickets, thanks to Lee Summons' unbeaten 70 and a collective bowling performance that left the hosts 153-9. Division 3: Laugharne hammer Neyland II, Fishguard lead the pack A breathtaking 98 from Callum Collins-Davies and a five-wicket haul from Sam Lynch propelled Laugharne to a 171-run rout of Neyland II, who were bowled out for just 59. Fishguard top Division 3 after a 62-run win over Lamphey, with Nigel Delaney producing an all-round masterclass, scoring 85 and taking 2-16. Pembroke Dock, Stackpole, and Kilgetty all registered wins to stay in the title hunt, with Josh Davies' unbeaten 89 leading Stackpole to a five-wicket win over Kilgetty. Division 4: Durey and Hawkins star in huge wins Crymych's Nitai Durey slammed an unbeaten 119 as his side chased down Narberth II's 167 with ease. Steffan Williams also hit 79 not out and took 5-30 in a dominant all-round display. Darren Hawkins' century anchored St Ishmaels II's 72-run win over Carew III, while Saundersfoot II retained their position at the top of the table with a narrow six-wicket win over Pembroke II, thanks to Steve Cook's unbeaten 78. Lawrenny II were clinical in a 10-wicket win over Llangwm II, as Alfie Buckle's 103* ensured a perfect chase of 166. Division 5: High-scoring thrillers and tight finishes Herbrandston II edged Haverfordwest IV by just two wickets, with Johnnie Lewis hitting 79 not out. Pembroke Dock II also impressed, chasing 190 to beat Hundleton II by eight wickets, led by Luke Murray's unbeaten 82. Cresselly III crushed Neyland III by 62 runs with Tom Rowlands top-scoring on 72, while Whitland II romped to a nine-wicket win over Llechryd II, powered by 58 from Dafydd James and 4-10 by Rhys Davies. Division 6: Jenkins and James shine for Haverfordwest/Cresselly Haverfordwest/Cresselly maintained top spot with a six-wicket win over Whitland III, bowling them out for 93. Arthur Jenkins and Jake Manuel took two wickets apiece before the latter guided the chase with an unbeaten 19. Looking Ahead With three weeks of action completed, early trends are emerging in all divisions. Carew and Cresselly appear set for a fierce Division 1 title battle, while Division 2 is shaping up into a three-way tussle between Narberth, Hook, and Pembroke. In Division 3, Fishguard's form is commanding, and in Division 4, Saundersfoot II's unbeaten start has made them the early pace-setters. Cricket fans across Pembrokeshire can expect more drama as the season unfolds.
Pembrokeshire Herald
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Lavin's late header secures cup double for Solva 2nds
THE SECOND round of fixtures in the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League delivered high scores, thrilling finishes and standout individual performances across all six divisions. Division 1 saw a commanding display from Cresselly, who defeated Burton by 68 runs. Cresselly posted 299-7, with Morgan Lewis scoring 69 and Kyle Quartermaine adding 43. Burton replied with 231-5, Toby Hayman top scoring with 63. Carew continued their strong start, overcoming Whitland by 28 runs. Tim Hicks scored 67 for Carew while Rhys Davies contributed 42 and took 3-15. Whitland's reply fell short despite 46 from Jonathan Thomas. Saundersfoot pulled off an emphatic nine-wicket win over Haverfordwest, chasing down 257-5 thanks to a stunning 142 not out from Simon Stanford. Neyland defeated Herbrandston by 50 runs, led by 67 from Ross Hardy and 62 from Paul Murray. Hardy and Andrew Miller also chipped in with wickets. Lawrenny secured a seven-wicket win against Llangwm, chasing down 141 with unbeaten knocks from Harry Thomas (53) and Finley Lewis (41). Division 1 – Top 5 Standings (After Week 2) Position Team Played Won Lost Points 1 Carew 2 2 0 38 2 Saundersfoot 2 2 0 37 3 Cresselly 2 2 0 36 4 Lawrenny 2 1 1 27 5 Neyland 2 1 1 26 In Division 2, Pembroke crushed Burton II by 110 runs. Jack Harries made 87 and Richard Pulman took 3-12 as Pembroke defended 217 with ease. Narberth beat St Ishmaels by 30 runs after Jamie McCormack's 51 helped set a defendable total. Llechryd posted 234-5 to beat Llanrhian by 67 runs, thanks to John Curran's century and four wickets from Ffion Cartwright. Cresselly II chased down 233 against Johnston, with Ryan Lewis scoring an unbeaten 66. Johnston's Lewis Boswell struck 115 in a losing effort. Hook held their nerve to defend 206-9 against Carew II, with Harry Makepeace returning 4-39. In Division 3, Fishguard chased down 239 to beat Laugharne by seven wickets. Nigel, Scott and Matthew Delaney all passed fifty in a dominant batting display. Hundleton bowled out Lamphey for 91 before cruising to victory with three wickets down. Leighton O'Connor starred with 3-9 and 23 runs. Kilgetty defeated Haverfordwest II by 36 runs, with Jack Badham scoring 59 and taking 3-33. Hook II dismissed Neyland II for just 64 and chased the target in 10 overs. Bradley Flood took 6-15. Pembroke Dock defeated Stackpole by 8 wickets, with Euan McDonald claiming 5-22. Division 3 – Top 5 Standings (After Week 2) Position Team Played Won Lost Points 1 Hundleton 2 2 0 40 2 Kilgetty 2 2 0 37 3 Fishguard 2 2 0 33 4 Pembroke Dock 2 1 1 25 5 Stackpole 2 1 1 24 Division 4 featured dominant wins for the early frontrunners. Saundersfoot II beat Lawrenny II by 86 runs after a remarkable spell of 7-12 by Phasant Gautam. Pembroke II cruised to a nine-wicket win over Carew III, with Charlie Perkins hitting 54 not out. Crymych beat Haverfordwest III by 25 runs, Llanrhian II edged past Llangwm II by 4 wickets, and Narberth II beat St Ishmaels II by four wickets. In Division 5, Llechryd II beat Cresselly III by 48 runs. Philip Carter made 73, while Joseph Davies returned 4-21 for Cresselly. Whitland II chased 91 to beat Haverfordwest IV, with Steffan Lee scoring an unbeaten 55. Pembroke Dock II won a thrilling contest by one run against Herbrandston II, with Anton John scoring 77. Hundleton II easily chased down Neyland III's 106, with Stuart Midgeley scoring 69 not out. Division 6 saw a dramatic collapse as Kilgetty II were bowled out for just 36 by Haverfordwest/Cresselly, who won by 87 runs. George Richards took 3-12. Pembroke III beat Lamphey II by nine wickets, with Toby Bradley-Watson making 71 not out. Llechryd III dismissed Whitland III for 23 and chased the target for the loss of two wickets. Top Individual Performances – Week 2 Player Team Performance Simon Stanford Saundersfoot 142 not out Ben Field Haverfordwest 119 not out John Curran Llechryd 100 runs and 1-9 Lewis Boswell Johnston 115 runs and 1-54 Anton John Pembroke Dock II 77 runs Bradley Flood Hook II 6 wickets for 15 runs Phasant Gautam Saundersfoot II 7 wickets for 12 runs Euan McDonald Pembroke Dock 5 wickets for 22 runs Division Leaders – After Week 2 Division Leading Team(s) Points Div 1 Carew 38 Div 2 Pembroke / Narberth / Hook 39 Div 3 Hundleton 40 Div 4 Saundersfoot II / Pembroke II 40 Div 5 Llechryd II 39 Div 6 Llechryd III 32* *Llechryd III has played one game.
