Discover Sixty-Five: September 2023
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Clean<br />
Your Chimney<br />
Regularly<br />
Regular chimney cleaning might<br />
seem like a mundane chore, but its<br />
importance cannot be overstated.<br />
Beyond just ensuring the aesthetic<br />
appeal of your home, a clean chimney<br />
offers numerous practical benefits.<br />
Fire Hazard Prevention: Creosote,<br />
a highly flammable substance, accumulates<br />
in chimneys over time. A<br />
dirty chimney increases the risk of a<br />
chimney fire, putting your property<br />
and loved ones in danger.<br />
Efficient Heating: A clean chimney<br />
promotes proper airflow, allowing<br />
your fireplace or wood-burning stove<br />
to function efficiently. Restricted airflow<br />
due to debris buildup can lead<br />
to inefficient burning and decreased<br />
heat output.<br />
Health and Safety: Chimney blockages<br />
can lead to harmful gases like<br />
carbon monoxide seeping into your<br />
living spaces. Regular cleaning ensures<br />
proper ventilation and protects<br />
your family’s health.<br />
Longevity of Chimney: Neglecting<br />
chimney maintenance can lead to<br />
structural damage over time. Regular<br />
cleaning helps identify and address<br />
issues early, avoiding costly repairs<br />
down the line.<br />
Environmental Impact: Incomplete<br />
combustion due to a dirty chimney<br />
releases more pollutants into the environment.<br />
Keeping your chimney<br />
clean reduces your carbon footprint.<br />
In conclusion, routine chimney<br />
cleaning enhances safety, efficiency,<br />
and longevity. It’s an investment<br />
in both your home’s well-being and<br />
your family’s health.<br />
Steven Robinson<br />
Ainsworthchimney.com<br />
Ainsworthchimney@gmail.com<br />
250-551-2112<br />
Picnic<br />
Somewhere away away<br />
Amongst Byzantine tiles<br />
There was a place unforested<br />
Where space went on for miles,<br />
And there amongst the crackled urns<br />
The ancient greying skies<br />
Were forced once more to shine out<br />
blue<br />
For near a thousand eyes<br />
For people came unsummoned<br />
From all around that place<br />
Converging with their cameras<br />
In search of open space.<br />
Sports Day<br />
Peeling an idea<br />
I chanced upon an onion<br />
which made me cry<br />
Naturally<br />
Naturally (my opinion)<br />
I forced back the tears and,<br />
casting a glance at the sky<br />
beheld a nebulous poodle,<br />
vast, grey, high stepping<br />
poems by Catherine Linley<br />
Arts, Culture and History<br />
Keep the Langham Strong<br />
Over the 125+ years of its existence, the<br />
current Langham Cultural Centre has been<br />
a boarding house, a bank, a bar, a bottling<br />
plant and a boat factory. At its darkest<br />
moment, it was home to 80 Japanese<br />
Canadians who were forcibly interned<br />
during World War II. Today, the building is<br />
in great shape and—while honouring its<br />
history—serves as a significant arts and<br />
culture centre. At it you will find art<br />
galleries, a performance theatre and<br />
studios for artists and community<br />
organizations. You’ll also find the Japanese<br />
Canadian Museum, plus regular<br />
programming focused on the Japanese<br />
Canadian community.<br />
More remarkable<br />
stories of people<br />
and places in the<br />
Columbia Basin<br />
stories.ourtrust.org<br />
“It’s really the cultural<br />
hub of the North<br />
Kootenay Lake region,”<br />
says Paul<br />
Grace-Campbell<br />
Executive Director of<br />
the Langham Cultural<br />
Society<br />
SCAN ME<br />
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