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l page 26 which uses more energy than all your other There is one appliance in your home appliances combined. lhat energy- gobbling villain is your hot water heater. But there are lots of ways to cut down on hot water consumption. Prom simple hints to more sophisticated techniques, here are some ways to save energy and money on hot water. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9. 10. 12. Don't turn on the hot water tap unless you really need to. Train yourself not to use the hot water tap for washing vegetables, watering plants, and similar Jobs. When you need boiling water, start with water from the hot water tap. Have a shower rather than a bath. It uses substantially less hot water. If you do take a bath, let the water sit for an hour after you're finished. You might as well use that extra heat energy to warm your house rather than the sewer or septic tank. Fix leaky hot water faucets. A slow drip could be costing you 810 to 820 or more per year in hot water billse If you have a wood stove, heat your dish water there instead of using water from your electric heater. Insulate your hot water heater. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 25 to 30 per cent of total hot water operating costs goes to replacing heat lost due to poorly insulated tanks. You can wrap your tank with insulation batts, or buy a "Thermo Saver" insulation kit. Though not yet available locally, this kit sells at the Mr. Conservit store in Ottawa for $29, and pays for itself in lower energy costs within a year. Insulate your hot water pipes too. Wrap them well with insulating strips, available at hardware and building supply store. Drain sediment and mineral deposits from your hot water tank. Once a month, take a pail of water from the small tap near the botbm of your tank. Lower your hot water heater's thermostat central. In most homes, the thermostat is set at around 150 degrees F. When you want some hot water, you mix that 150 degree water with cold water to lower it to 100 degrees. Why heat it up so high in the first place? Instead, remove the inspection plates from your heater and adjust both dials to 110-120 degreeS. Install a low-flow shower head. A good quality low-flow head will cut hot water usage by two-thirds, without any decrease in quality. An on-off switch for your shower will add the final touch. Avail- able for 83 at Canadian Tire, this device enables you to switch off the water while you shampoo or lather, then switch it back on instantly at its original tem- perature. If you already have one, how about giving one to.a friend as an energybsaving Christmas gift this year? ‘ PROGRAM TO BE PRESENTED IN THE RIDEAU DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL ELGIN on Wednesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. courtesy of RIDEAU LAKES UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY Actress Norma Edwards' oneâ€"woman portrayal of The Women of Margaret Laurence from the Manawaka novels has been much acclaimed across Canada and in the U.S. Canadian author Margaret Laurence (Companion of the Order of Canada, 1971 and the Governor General's Award for fiction, 1975) has said of Norma Edward's interpretations: "I found Norma Edwards' performance breath-taking taking. In turn, she became Vanessa (A Bird in the House), Rachel (A Jest of God), Stacey (The Fire-Dwellers), Morag (The Diviners), Hagar (The Stone Angel). Her range of voice and emotion and her deep understanding of all these women, brought the characters to life in front of our eyes. I was impressed and grateful." NORMA EDWARDS' career began in British Columbia where she toured exâ€" tensively throughout the province with The Players' Club. Following her move to Ontario in the early 50's she has been inVOlved in radio, television and the stage, as actess, director and teacher. She taught Acting for the Drama Department of Queens University for nine years. Her most recent tele- vision credits include appearances with TV Ontario and the CBC. Among her stage credits are Martha in WHO'S AFRAID 0F VIRGINIA WO0LF?, Millimant in THE WAY OF THE WORLD and the lead roles in the musicals HELLO, DOLLY! and MAME. JULIANA SAXTON has been a Lecturer in Dramatic Arts for the Faculty of Education, University of Toronto; In- structor of Acting for George Brown College and a freelance Drama Consulâ€" tant. She received her theatre train~ ing at the London Academy of Music and [ Dramatic Art and has appeared with the Shaw Festival, Straw Hat Players and Alumnae Theatre, Toronto. As well as being involved with THE WOMEN OF MARGARET LAURENCE, she is also Artistic Director of The Young Company of Ontar Ontario, a summer programme for young professionals to showcase their talents. 3. S. See's/I Chartered Accountant [20. Box 2 Portland , Ontario Phone 27248" SAVIIG EIIBGY 2's OH HOT WATER ! Hillcrest e Productions T presents NORMA EDWARDS Z In THE WOMEN OF L9 MARGARET T LAURENCE Margo? Hairstyling, RR 1‘ Portland ‘ 'fiRRow's LOCK ROAD I fit: THROUGH THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ‘ Arum WAVE PERMS ON SPECIAL i g FOR CHRISTMAS ‘ ,/ £§§fi=EPREZEZAR $22 NOW $18 .â€" ‘ Erewhon Theatre ' préselits “ Charlotte's We b“ "Charlotte's Web by E.B. white has been adapted for the stage by Santo Cervello. This production brings to life the humanity of the animals in the barn. It recreates the many moods, the humour, the loneliness, the tragedy of death and how Wilbur‘the pig deals with these realities. Following the performance, the l actors assist the children in discovâ€" ering the more subtle aspects of the story. Also, the practical uses of mask and mime are explored, and the children learn how they can be used in their own playacting. This program will be held in South Crosby Public School, Elgin on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:30 p.m.