Mm-mg 1.2009 mwumml V “"me Magma“ mm m ‘9 MEEWE'WF "3 mm“.- 1. Schedule a home energy audit. The auditor can tell you which home energy efï¬cient changes are eligible for provincial and federal grants. Call 1'888'6684636 and make an appointment today. 2. Install a programmable thermostat in your home. Every degree you drop the heat reduces costs by up to ï¬ve per cent. 3. Change your ï¬imace ï¬lter regularly â€" dirty ï¬lters make the fan work harder. Similarly, a clogged clothes dryer lint trap usesmoreenergyandclothestalrelongertodry. ' 4. Inspect exposed heating ducts and where you feel warm air leaks seal the ducts with special metallic tape. This keeps heat going where you want it. 5. Turn of? the lights when you’re not ming them. Replace old. incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. CFLs me 75 per cent less electricity and last longer. 6. Participate in Energy Conservation Week (May 17'23. 2009) and World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour on March 28, 10 my tips to save you money in 2W9: 1. Schedule a home energy audit. The auditor can 7. Pull the plug on. your old fridge and call the Great Refrigerator Roundup ( 1'877v797'9473). Older refrigerators can cost four times as much to run as newer ENERGY STAR models. 8. Buy coldâ€"water soap for doing laundry. 85 to 90 per cent of energy used by washing machines goes towards heating the water. v 9. Dryers alone account for six per cent of total household energy use in Ontario v use a drying rack indoors or an outdoor clothesline if possible. 10. Install weather stripping and caulking around windows and “sweeps†that seal the bottom of your outside doors. This can cut your heating bill by ten per cent. A special feature prepared and funded by the Conservation Bureau of Ontario «wxomervationbureawomca www.cverykilowattcountsxom girls Inc: Winter Registrat_i9_n Canskate (ages 5+) Thurs. 6:00-6:50pm Fri. 6:1 Oâ€"7:OOpm Visit www.3touffvilleskate.com for more We also have space in the following Canskate (ages 5+) Thurs. Winter Sessions: Precanskate (ages 3-5) Powerskating (ages 6+) information or call 905-642- Awwmiamw mlmhamï¬m’nam “NMâ€- Cdl905-830-M76 Peter Love Chief Energy Comewation Ofï¬cer of Ontario New Year’s Resolutions to Shed Extra Kllowatts consenwmou zorge nut-«u unname Tues. Thurs. Mon. The Stouffville Sun-Tribune would like to'partner with you and help you get the word out about your event. This is a free service that the Stouffville Sunâ€"Tribune is offering to it’s readers. ’/ Programs taught by Skate Canada Certified Coaches Email event details or photos with complete information to Pam Burgess Special Events Manager at pburgess®yrmg.com Your Community Newspaper 'Silmï¬m-Tribune 5:30â€"6:00pm 5:30-6:00pm 6:15-7:00pm Christmas at the Farm was hosted by Summit Community Church the evening of Dec. 13 at a farm at Hwy. 404 and Smuflvflle Road in Richmond Hill. Some 500 people from Stouflvifle, Richmond Hill, Aurora and Markham attended, enjoying hayrides, chili and hot drinks, crafts for children, a live music concert, and a warming bonï¬re. The nativity with live animals was a big hit, and children especially lovedpetting the sheep and goats. There was also a cow, donkey and even a camel. Aliyah Luciani (below) was one of many children who had a big smfle during the fun. The church’s next event will be the Wild West Fall Fest in 2009. For more on events and the church, visit www.5ummitcommunity.ca or call 905-887-5193. SH A llttle time can make a HUGE difference in a child’s life! One of our many exciting programs is sure to fit your schedule This message brought to you as a community service of The Economist/Sun-Tribune Are you a victim of impaired driving? We're here to help. Te|.: 1-800-665-MADD CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM onork Big Brothers , my SM†905 895-0289 I, Y“ www.bbbsy.ca \cJ mmmrumm volant' www.madd.ca