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Bring in lhe Moms

A 106-year-old lumber dealer has discovered a new way to attract female shoppers and boost paint sales: free family-focused seminars. For the past two years, Ring's End Lumber's yard in Wilton, Ct., has hosted a monthly "Morning for Moms."

This year's series kicked off last month, just after kids started the new school year. Michelle Sperry, director of a local private school, discussed how to teach children good manners and etiquefte. Color consultant Rita T-who works at the paint center-then shared table setting ideas and decorating tips for fami ly-friendly dining rooms. Attendees also received a coupon for a free gallon of Benjamin Moore's new zero-VOC paint.

"I enjoy showing how to create a beautiful dining room for families to use every day," said Rita. "Eating in the dining room encourages children to learn and practice good manners at a young age."

Earlier this month. environmentalist Jeff Cordulack of Greenwich Audubon spoke about safely exploring the outdoors with children and reducing exposure to toxins. Rita T followed up with how to use paint to bring nature's colors and patterns indoors.

"Using color beautifully has become so much easier and safer," said Rita. "For families, knowing their children and pets won't be exposed to potentially harmful toxic fumes and the room can be used right away is a real plus."

Next month. the former owner of a local children's bookstore will share how to read to and with children, highlighting the best in children's literature and discussing how to work with kids who have learning disabilities. Rita will talk about creating an inviting reading area for kids.

In December, a kids' products reviewer for Consumer Reports will discuss holiday safety, tips for safe decorating, and which toys are safe to purchase. Then Rita will share holiday decorating ideas for families.

Roseburg Forest Products [www.rfpco.coml ..,.,........,,................TM 28

RoyOMartin [www.royomartin.com] ............,...,,.....,,......Cover ll, TM 13

Samuel Strapping Systems [www.samuelstrapping.com].,........,,,,..28

Selkirk [www.selkirkcedar.com] ..........................TM 25

Simpson Strong-Tie [www.strongtie.com] .........,.................,.........,,,...7

Sun Mountain Lumber [www.sunmtnlumber.com].......................TM 26

Swaner Hardwood Co. [www.swanerhardwood.coml ...........,,..........43

Swanson Group Sales [www.swansongroupinc.com]............Cover lll

Taiga Building Products Inc.

Thunderbolt Wood Treating [www.thunderboltwoodtreating.com] .32

Van Arsdale.Harris Lumber Co.

Viance [www,treatedwood.com]

[www.vanarsdaleharris.net]...........37 ..........5

Western Red Cedar LumberAssn. [wrcla.org].....3, TM 9, TM 13, TM 25

Westervelt Lumber [www.westerveltlumber.com],,,,............. .......TM 22

Wynndel Lumber [www.wynndellumber.com]...........................,,.TM 19

Yakama Forest Products [www.yakama-forest.com] ...................TM 25

Swanson operates under some of the most stringent forest harvesting practices on the planet. For verification, our SFI Certification ensures that our timber resources are managed for sustainability and environmental responsibility, protecting species, habitat, and waler resources.

Renewable Energy Commitment

Three of Swanson's five mills are working with Pacific Powe/s Blue Sky program to purchase energy from renewable sources. Over the course of a year, this commitment by Swanson avoids putting 1,108 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Cutture Of Green

We are focusing on the future by creating a sustainable culture that permeates ihe entire company. Swanson is located in a very green part of the world. We plan to keep it that way. After all, ihs our way of life.