We're in search of a videographer who'd be free to shoot a protest at the Chemlawn annual meeting on Friday this week. We're making an indydocumentary (no budget to pay someone unfortunately, but you can use the footage as you see fit as well as share with us for inclusion). See catsdogslawns.org to learn about our documentary on the impact of lawn chemicals on cats and dogs; info on the event we need shot is below. Let us know if you might be willing to help! Sanford Lewis and Jody Shapiro, Producers The Truth About Cats Dogs and Lawn Chemicals Sanford Lewis Strategic Video Productions PO Box 231 Amherst, MA 01004-0231 413 549-7333 website: catsdogslawns.org podcast: corporate ——- For Immediate Release: For more information: Thursday, April 28, 2006 Paul Schramski: 916-216-1082 mobile 617-747-4374 office *great visuals of dogs and kids* Media Advisory Event Calls on TruGreen ChemLawn to Go Organic Groups Say Need for Greater Disclosure of Pesticides and Health Protections What: Concerned about protecting their communities from toxic pesticides, members from national, regional, and Illinois-based environmental and public health groups will gather to call on the company TruGreen ChemLawn to change it’s business practices. At the company’s annual shareholders meeting in downtown Chicago, on May 5th, representatives from Green Century Capital Management and Toxics Action Center will present a resolution calling on the company to stop the use of toxic lawn care pesticides. Following the shareholder’s meeting, groups, residents and pets will hold a “Go Organic” rally and media conference at neighboring Grant Park. TruGreen ChemLawn is the largest lawn care provider in the United States, serving more than 3.4 million households. An analysis of the 32 pesticides used by the company by Toxics Action Center revealed that 53% of TruGreen ChemLawn’s pesticide products include ingredients that are possible carcinogens, as defined by the United States Environmental Protection, while all 32 pose threats to the environment. More information about the campaign, a list of demands and a copy of the shareholders resolution can be found at www.RefuseToUseChemLawn.org . When: 10:30am- May 5, 2006- “ChemLawn Go Organic” media conference, following the presentation of the shareholder’s resolution at the TruGreen ChemLawn shareholder’s meeting from 8:00-9:00am that morning. Where: Grant Park, between E. Monroe and E. Jackson Dr., off S.Columbus Dr (southeast corner)., Chicago, IL Shareholder’s meeting will be held at Chase Tower, Plaza Level S.E., 10 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL Who: Inside shareholders event: Max Muller, on behalf of Green Century Capital Management Paul Schramski, Toxics Action Center Sharon Welge, affected by ChemLawn pesticide spraying Press conference at Grant Park (those above and): Frederick Drazner, Chief of Staff, Animal Specialty Services Cook County Dr. Peter Orris, Professor of Occupational Environmental Health Services, University of Illinois-Chicago Leo Malantis, Earth’s Balance Physicians and Nurses Lots of pets including Dalmatians, Bassett Hounds, and German Shepards *Bring your camera. Great visuals of kids and dogs rolling in the grass* — Sanford Lewis Strategic Video Productions PO Box 231 Amherst, MA 01004-0231 413 549-7333 website: catsdogslawns.org podcast: corporate