12 The Julian News
EARTH
TALK00o
Questions & Answers
About Our Environment
Dear EarthTalk: Now that
summer is coming, my neighbors
will be firing up their backyard
fire pits again, and I'm wondering
if the wood smoke drifting in my
open windows is a health hazard
for my family and if I have any
standing to require them to
refrain?
-- Mitch Brasky, Reno, NV
With summer approaching,
many of us are eagerly
anticipating the first night we can
gather with loved ones under
the stars around our backyard
fire pits. But neighbors might
have not-so-warm feelings about
wood smoke entering their yards
and homes. According to the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), wood smoke is
a complex mixture of gases and
microscopic particles, and when
these microscopic particles get
into your eyes and respiratory
system, they can cause health
problems such as burning eyes,
runny nose, and bronchitis.
As part of its "Burn Wise"
program, EPA warns that people
who have heart or lung disease,
such as congestive heart failure,
angina, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, emphysema
or asthma, should especially limit
their exposures to wood smoke.
If you're concerned about smoke
emitting from a neighbor's fire pit,
speak to your neighbor about the
matter. If the smoke remains an
issue, contact your local health
or fire department to determine
further action.
If you're in the market to buy
a fire pit and would like to avoid
having smoke drift into your
neighbor's yard or home, some
models are specially designed
to reduce smoke output. The
American-made Backyard Firefly
fire pit, for example, utilizes
a vertical design that causes
the smoke to be combusted
in the fire and the remainder
to rise vertically, reducing air
pollution by over 50 percent from
conventional campfires. There
are also a multitude of beautifully
designed natural gas fire pits
currently available. Natural gas
fire pits won't produce smoke,
will instantly light and won't have
to be cleaned like wood-burning
fire pits that accumulate ash and
soot residue.
If you already own a wood-
burning backyard fire pit, you
can replace conventional
wood with certain varieties of
Duraflame Logs. Duraflame Stax
logs are shaped like split wood
and burn with the same charred
appearance and crackling
sounds of a wood fire, but with
half the hazardous air pollutants
of an equivalent wood fire.
Duraflame Campfire Roasting
Logs create hot coals safe for
roasting marshmallows, hot dogs
or cooking other campfire foods
and produce 60 percent less
particulate emissions than an
equivalent wood fire. No trees
are cut down to produce these
logs and they are made of 100
percent renewable resources.
For those who own a wood-
burning fire pit and would like
to continue using conventional
chopped wood, the EPA Burn
Wise program advises to use only
properly dried wood, because
wet wood can create excessive
smoke. To allow wood to properly
dry, stack wood away from
buildings on rails in a single row
with the split side down. Cracked
ends on the wood typically
means its dry enough to burn,
or you can purchase a moisture
meter to test the moisture level in
the wood. "Moisture meters that
allow you to test the moisture
level in wood are available in all
sizes and can cost as little as
$20," the EPA states. "Properly
dried wood should have a reading
of 20 percent or less. Dry wood
creates a hotter fire. Hotter fires
save wood - ultimately saving
you time and money."
CONTACTS: EPA Bum Wise,
epa.gov/bumwise/; Backyard
Firefly, www.backyardfirefly.com;
Duraflame Roasting Logs, www.
duraflame, com/products/roasting-
logs.
Earth Talk® is produced by
Doug Moss & Ruddy Scheer and
is a registered trademark of Earth
Action Network Inc. View past
columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or
e-mail us your question: earthtalk@
emagazine.com.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force recommends yearly screening
for people at high risk for lung
cancer An independent group of
national experts in prevention
and evidence-based medicine, it
evaluates and identifies critical
preventive health services that
primary care professionals can
perform. Learn more at www.
uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org.
Exposure to wood smoke can cause
health problems such as burning
eyes, runny nose, and bronchitis
-- and can aggravate pre-existing
heart and respiratory conditions.
photo credit: Nautical9, FlickrCC
JUL
IMPORTANT NOTICE
California Business and Prolessions Code Section
7027. et sec, requires lhat any advertisement by a
licensed contractor incMe the contractors license
number, Section 702/;2 says that unlicensed
persons whose work ualifies under the minor work
exemptiunl tess thag $300 including materiat and
labor, may advertise, provided that he or she state
in the advertisement that they are not licensed. The
California Contractors State License 8oerd
publishes a free booklet, "What You Should Know
Before You Hire A Contractor," For free inlormalion
call: 1-800-32I-CSLB(2521.
Lic: #995342
• Grading
• Paving
T
• Seal Coating • Sign Installation
• Striping • Thermoplastic
• Culverts & Drains •Wheel Stop & Road Markers
www.julianasphalt.com
(619)201-2361
mrsimser@gmail.com
Religion
In The News
Hugh Jackman
To Star As The
Apostle Paul
In High-Profile
Christian Film
The Wolverine star, Hugh
Jackman, is taking on a biblical
role in a new epic produced by
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. He
will play the apostle Paul in a new
film setto be the most high-profile
Hollywood Christian production
since Mel Gibson's The Passion
of the Christ, according to the
Guardian.
The Apostle Paul follows
recent faith-based films such as
Do You Believe, Son of God and
Heaven is for Real into cinemas.
However, with Jackman in the
lead as the follower of Jesus who
was converted on the road to
Damascus, not to mention Matt
Damon and Ben Affleck taking
producer roles, the project looks
likely to a box office hit.
Source: The Guardian,
summarized by Pastor Rick
Ask Pastor Rick
Is Easter Sunday Biblical?
There is a lot of confusion
regarding what Easter Sunday
is all about. For some, Easter
Sunday is about the Easter Bunny,
colorfully decorated Easter eggs,
and Easter egg hunts. Most
people understand that Easter
Sunday has something to do
with the resurrection of Jesus,
but are confused as to how the
resurrection is related to the
Easter eggs and the Easter
bunny.
Biblically speaking, there
is absolutely no connection
April 8, 2015
between the resurrection of
Jesus Christ and the common
modern traditions related to
Easter Sunday. But by all means,
celebrate Christ's resurrection
on Easter Sunday, but not just
on Easter Sunday -- celebrate
Christ's resurrection every day[
The resurrection is the Christian's
hope of eternal life in heaven.
Rick Hill is the Senior Pastor at
Hillside Church on 3rd and C Streets
in Julian, CA. Direct all questions and
correspondence to: PastorRick@
julianchurch.org or Hillside Church,
Religion In The News, Box 973,
Julian, CA, 92036. (Opinions in this
column do not necessarily express
the views of Julian News, its editor,
or employees.)
Julian
Nestled on hillside with panoramic views, this custom 3br/3ba, 2835 sf
home on 5 acres boasts absolute quality through-out! Tumbled Travertine
& antique pine flooring, 3 zoned HVACs, cement fire proof siding & 50
year architectural roofing. Custom
Kitchen, top of the line SS appliances
....... ........... .................. .... including 6 burner Jenn-Air Cooktop
& hand chiseled granite counters.
MLS#150000631
Listed at $689,000.
Will and Loni Schuder
Re/Max Associates • 619-787-8044
( r Annuals complete their entire life cycle
from seed to flower to seed within a
_ "[/It._;.] single growing season, then all roots,
stems and leaves of the plant die.
]] Perennials persist for many growing
seasons. The top portion of the plant
dies back each winter and regrows the
following spring from the same root
S system.
- - Biennials require two years to complete
their life cycle.
Source: aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
© 2015 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. World rights reserved.
Serving Our
Neighbors
For Over 60 years
Complete Gas
Service Since 1947
Under New
Management
Commercial
Residential
Payment
Options
24 Hour
Emergency Service
[]P"O"' i GASCheck-
COUNCIL .......... ; Trained
--¢ul.'ll[o]fil.'[o]fil:l,:----m]:[]'ql[(-- II[O]O][;:|VAVJIIIIO]VAV],-"-- --=lll:[llll;|[If:l __."] :I |V| [i,] -- --:l':l;lmlvAvlo]o]mlll[o]ol,ll[;--
Excavation / Site Work
CONTRACTORS
! * | [ I l ' | l V • | 3 [ [ " • V l VV • ! liVV i, | • V l|V | 3
€"]ltq:q li;[ -- ],li;Idi'[ -- :l:lA[ ] ']l=lql'[ -- :ll'J/d[z'---]k[lld=lwl[,: IIq:£ ,]111. &/_41d:l:,--:]kl,.lld:l.lg &|:llmlmlg ]:tilllil[ --
Bull Dozer Services General Contractor
Dozer Work
Cleating, Grading,
Roads, Pads
All General Engineering
LARRY NOBLE CONSTRUCTION ]NC.
No Move In
Charge - *90/hour
760.749.1782/760.390.0428
Furnace Repair
J o 5
I'I 1 . ,, iclV,.O,
pQuality Heating'd'dr#it Conditioning,L ....
I Military & 1st Responder discount
0 KeepYour$$ontheMountain 0
Support Your Local Small Businesses
(619)301-3694
Vince Reggia_Enn, Owner/Operator -- Service@QuickResponseAC.com
General Contractor
Over 3 5 Years Experience
Lawrence Noble, Owner
Julian Resident for 27 years
State Lic.60264
Electrical
Carpet / Flooring / Window Treatment
******************************* _._ Gus GarcJa's
JJULM IH00$_ll00ltg00 ljHg. **
JUJU&!gl FKI¢_;OME%I_ilIII6 _.,t . Ij,vv,r Well Electrical
loor & Window Coverings for over 40 years O .* I New Meters
(760) 765-1605 .r..=.,,, , mm FansAdditi°nal& LightingCircuits
Call for Free Estimate " € ; Ph. 765 34 ! 0
HARDWOOD * LAMINATE * CARPET * TILE & MORE., cell (760) -71 O ! 66
State Lic. No. 596150
"k'k" c'k'(k"kYk" ]tlr'k"lr (k't'']kYk'/irt' License # 678670
Larry Herman
Licence 938001-A
Painting
DE00IS
WINSHIP
PAINTING
ing J [ian since 19
Fully Licensed
Serving Julian since 1984
and Insured
"" 0)00765000265 .. - _
Commercial
Residential
Interior * Exterior
P.O. Box 632 Julian, CA 92036
License #459575
Contractor
I ENEPL
I CONTRACTORS
I
[ Cell 760 519-0618, Mike DeWitt
|
I Cell 760 522-0350, Pat DeWitt
PO Box 518
I Julian, CA 92036
License # 737182
New Construction
Room Additions
Decks
Remodels
760" 765" 2363
PO Box 1342
JULIAN, CA 92036
00OTWATERPR00
IH=,00
For over 30 years
our dad has been taking I
care of back country water ]
problems, big or smalL Call I
our dad (Bert Huff) today and
eliminate the )roblems!
Painting Water Recycling Pumps/Well
3moot00 3ailing Spending too much on water?,00-00
IA.IPING Save water ,Rainwater Harvestincl °/A '///] E(
Exterior/Interior Specialist & create a I. - ,.. ,. .- / t v I II 2". I
• . I . Reliable _ Over 35 Year s sustainable • Lrevwazer Kecycllng//, / /// o oi
• /l Experience , l " LIV ng Roos I- d//9/al
• Fully Licensed and
Bond.ed 619.300.7114 • I,c00,Berttl.00
"2" "Power Washing " BuildingGreenFutures.com .. "' .'dd'
Serving All °f " Free Estimates li BUILDING - I 0.787:0|
SanDie0LC;;IDENT I0000mSSNFuturesu"'°00l .o
