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tha HERALD Environment Friday July 28 Use a clothesline to reduce energy Crowning glory While many people hid from the humidity and complained about the heat this little guy relished in the sun s rays and grew beyond expectations This huge sunflower is the crowning glory of an garden located on Margaret Street In Georgetown Herald photo By BARBARA Clotheslines Save Energy The cumulative impact that we are having on the earth is hap pening in thousands of ways so each of us must examine that many small changes we can make in our day today lives that will save the planet What can do Clothes dryers are one of the biggest energy users in our homes Over the last year my dryer has become increasingly tempermental sometimes revolving with heat and sometimes without It has been impossible to predict when the dryer will take a fancy to rotate on cold and when it will dry in the usual way This dryer has been repaired before we should all aim to use things as long as possible but according to my repairman a dryer that is 23 years old is not worth repairing especially when the worn part is the expensive timer So far this summer I haven replaced my dryer partly because I ve been too busy trying to save the town s water supply but partly because I wanted to be forced into using my clothesline Fortunately with the glorious weather we have enjoyed and some help from the young people in my family almost all of our laundry is being dried by the sun and wind Surprisingly it t been that difficult If you are like my daughter who t enjoy hanging the loads of little things like socks start with sheets They dry quick ly and smell great That will save two or three loads right there and this may be the beginning of a new habit Actually I have not found using the clothesline to be that much of a chore and even hanging socks and underwear is a nice break outside I enjoy deep breaths of fresh air listening to the birds ching the butterflies and feeling that I am helping to protect humans and all of God s creatures from global warming and acid ram that results when electricity is made at coal fired generating plants Yes I will eventually replace my dryer but when I do I expect 1 11 continue to use the clothesline whenever weather permits and enjoy doing it You can make a difference There will be no EnviroSense Column for the next two weeks The next column will appear in the August edition of the Herald Outlook ATTENTION Unlimited Golfing Range Unlimited Batting Cages Unlimited Mini Putt ALL FOR PER DAY COUNTRY LANE 8772254 w NEW SATURDAY HOURS NOW OPEN am 6 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE I J WIN A PRINT NAME THE ORIGINAL THE WINNER OF THE TITLE WE CHOOSE WILL RECEIVE A FRAMED LE PRINT VALUED AT Corns visit us at gallery ami fill out your ballot during our regular Friday and Saturday business hours Ail entries must be submitted by July 31st The winner will be announced on our marquee STUDIO LTD 128 Guelph St GEORGETOWN 8734229