it ‘The Gaslesa Sun).

ss| Wood fires: warm, romantic jas and Tatentals te hazardous

and their “neighbors,
according. to thely )British
i c bi Lung A

(BCLA). ee!

“It's important, to ‘bum wood
efficiently to, minimize ' the
release of contaminants that can
affect the lungs and the ‘envicon:
ment,” says ' BCLA Executive
Director » Scott’ McDonald.
“These pollutants can! ‘Cause
serious health conditions, **

“Carbon monoxide particles,
formaldehyde and oxides of
nitrogen can be inhaled deep
into une lungs beyond the‘ boy’s
ability to expel them,” he wams,

“Heating with wood in winter
may lead to a high occurrence of
pulmonary illness — bien

SUMITTED

Everyone loves
fires — they are warm, romantic
and natural, But no matter how
appealing, they also can produce
harmful ‘indoor and outdoor air
pollution.

Used improperly, residential
fireplaces and wood stoves put
hundreds of chemical into the
air, and‘homeowners should be
aware of the health hazards to

ly and people whose lung func-
tions may alteady be limited.”
BC. arcas,” “most. affected
woodsmoke ' ‘Pollution are valley
subject to -
ture inversions, combinations of
low wind and stable climatic
conditions that'hold' smoke ‘at.
ground level’ where | ‘opt Jive’
and breathe.. fai
The. lung. ‘associat ion ‘offers
these “hot tips™'fo burn’ wood

efficiently and to reduce emis-

sions that can cause ’air pollu-
tion,

Select the right stove.
Woodstoves should not be too
large for the space to be heated
or it will require more damper-
ing to maintain comfortable

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infections in children, the eldei-

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thus prod
more smoke and air pollution,

Use stoves certified by Under-
writers Laboratories’ of Canada,

“Use: only’ clean, idry”

: wood. ‘Wood should be dried at
least 6-8 months: before use..

Cover, the wood and keep it off
the ground ’for at least that long.
Never bum green, wet, painted
or.treated wood such as ply-
‘wood, .pressboard, railway ties
or, utility poles: because ‘they
produce ‘smoke : containing

| chemicals and other pollutants.’

“Keep” fires’ hot ‘and

small: Use dry kindling to start

the fire, and add larger pieces of
wood only,as required to main-
tain

air “quality day.
woodsmoke will add to, the!

problem, particularly on days of,

‘atmospheric inversions and
winds.

Consider ‘cleaner, fue Ss.
This about switching from wood:
to:alternative, cleaner burning:
residential heating fuels, like:
natural gas or propane whe

A yaaa health ag ncy:
with some 130,000 supporters,
BCLA funds medical research
into lung disease and conducts

. health education and community
service programs across thé
It relies almost entire:

A hot fire will heat the stove up
enough to bum the wood com-
pletely and cleanly.

Avoid burning on poor

ly on contributions to fundrais+
ing events like the annual
Christmas Seal campaign. - x

Kinnaird Elementary School recognized a number of students for their positive
contributions to the school. Everyone is very proud of their efforts. Keep up the
good work. Back (I-r); Stephanie Tassone, Jason Conkin, Jeremy Chernoff, Krista
Austin, Michael Cullen, Joey Faraguna and Lauren Norman. Middle (I-r) Catherine
’ Walden, Karina Cram, Pamela Porter, Chris Boultbee, Amanda Plotnikoff and
Mark McLoughlin. Front (I-r) Angela Hawkins, Kimberly Plotnifokk, Crystal Stewart,

Jordan Shimell, Steven Roberts, Sandy (John) Gray. Missing is Kelly Fry.

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