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-Pressure-treated
wood: suitable for
many applications

' AS PART of its: continuing
efforts to inform people of
the ecological benefits. of
‘treated wood, the Canadian
Institute of Treated Wood
‘(CITW) is offering a free
brochure. on the health,
safety and environmental
aspects of pressure-treated
wood products in Canada.
Entitled ‘Treated: Wood Saves
Trees,” the brochure deals with
the various types of: treated wood
preservatives ' used. in Canada,
“.their specific . applications and
alth, .safety and handling . in-
formation. vis '
“Pressure-treated. wood
shouldn't be used for kitchen
countertops, .for example. “It
shouldn’tcome in direct contact
-, with food or animal feed.

, All ..pressure-treated wood ~
should be disposed of by ordinary:

_trash collection or burial, rather
‘than burned. .
_ , But pressure- -treated. wood
not. hazardous under its. intended
conditions of use. .

- Wood®. preservatives. used in
Canada meei:all the. requirentents
nd standards of: the Pest Control
Products Act. administered. . by.
Agriculture Canada.

These products: are designed to

: Kill wood’s natural enemies: fungi,’
insects and. millions of types of:

“.micro- rorganisms. -
Wood is‘susceptible: to rot and

‘decay,’ ‘especially when it comes in:.

-\contact.with the ground or water.
In’. production’: of pressure-.

treated wood, preservatives are in-

teed into the: ‘woud cells where |

THE FIRST SAA

‘North, Vancouver +3. WaS built

ast’ 6th Street i in 1904.

since “been: ‘demolished -
“Andrews, now. used

: United Church> congiena

‘tion, “had? its” cornerstone’ laid: ‘on,
April 20, 1912. .
The’ church ‘with ‘its. ail promi

ent: steeple caps the. vista-up-St.:

'Georges,-.on its’ corner lot,and is

wa landmark: throughout the neigh- :

“barhood.,

7 Designed by “Alexander .. ‘and
Brown : architects, this “Gothic.
revival ‘shingle-clad structure .with
square-cut random ashlar. granite
foundation .wallg “has been: very
well maintained over the years.

~ Of particular‘note is the Gothic
“tracery and the stained and leaded .'
} “glass windows... : us

structurally | “Sound for extended
periods of time. ‘
Properly. pressure-treated
lumber will last up to four times
longer than untreated lumber.
Domesticatly, treated wood is

‘safely used for decks, fences,

‘gazebos, playground. equipment
and outdoor lighting fixtures. :

People. often’ equate all
pressure- -treated wood, | but © the
various preservatives are not. the
‘same. :
The most widely: used preser-
vative in the Canadian: pressure-
treating industry is CCA
(chromated copper arsenate).
Three other preservatives in com-
mercial use are ammoniacal cop-
per arsenate (ACA}, creosote, and,
pentachlorophenol. Each has its
own Specific uses and benefits.
_. Consumers are most familiar
with CCA-treated wood. *..:

It is suitable for decks, gazebos,
playground * equipment: and agri-

. cultural ‘stakes, but is also used

for utility poles, marinas, and

- wood foundation lumber.

‘The CiITW, its members‘: and

“associated organizations
“throughout ‘the world have con-
“ducted. numerous: studies” .in

association... with the: U.S. En-
‘vironmental * -Protection . Agency:
s-and Agriculture’. Canada, who’
monitors the. pesticides. control act -
here, ,

These studies have shown: health ©
and. “environmental ‘“sfisks. from
CCA: treated wood are negligible.

‘In ‘addition to its consumer in-
.formation . brochure, «which. | is

” available free of: -charge by calling.

1-800-463-TREE,”-the .CITW. also’.

-- has’ information available for. the.

public: on permanent’ sWood- foun-
_ dations, :

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NORTH SHORE
‘HERITAGE |

- by. Dorothy Foster,

‘A ‘pamphlet.’ “The Story. of'St

. Andrews United, Church “1865-"

1937,” written by. Rev.": William
Stott, is; available .for reading -at

».the. North-Vancouver Museum and.
Archives, and it contains the. his-

tory ofthe church. .

ALISON NETHERWOOD shows off a 30th anniversary ‘birthday cake .West Vencouver's’ ine
glewcod Lodge served at its open house in December. Plenty” of food, music and reminiscing ©

helped make the party a memorable event.

All name brands
All factory guaranteed ;

It mentions that the pipe organ ->

in St.’ Andrews was formerly in.

. Christ. Churcli..in’ Vancouver. and
was bought from the Nye brothers
for 3, 260.0 °°:

; also discusses the. earliest
‘religious services held on Burrard
Inlet, and -Moodyville;“:and © the

-1926 union of the Methodist and .

_ Presbyterian churches in Canada. °

 Yoak instruction « offered —

“FOR * YOGA®-enthusiasts,’ the”:

“North Shore | Neighbourhood
House (NSNH) is offering Winter
‘Yoga instruction. :Oranizers say
participants will have a chance to

and ‘practising breathing | exercises,
relaxation , methods ‘and medita-

nterest people:

‘niques or. _improve present skills.

* Yoga classes will run from Jan.
i to: March ‘15 and :will be held
on. Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

_The fee is $50 and participants are |.

“required to bring a blanket or mat
to sit on.

‘People interested in joining “the
. class are asked to pre- register. For

hore information’ visit” NSNH at
225E... 2nd St. in’ North Van-

couver, or call 98 I 138.

All sizes 58 alt I styles -
are on: sale ROW.

Aubrey Schneider
‘Furniture
Expert

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