ELCA NEWS SERVICE February 10, 2010 Members of Hessel Valley Lutheran OK after Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 10-059-MRC CHICAGO (ELCA) -- For the first time in 10 years members of Hessel Valley Lutheran Church in Chandlers Valley, Pa., held worship this year in the church's sanctuary instead of the basement. That was unfortunate, said Vern Ekdahl, the congregation's president. He said the 35 worshipers in attendance on Feb. 7 fell ill from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a blocked chimney. More http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4445 For information contact: John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or [log in to unmask] http://www.elca.org/news Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews