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Page 5 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Home review offered by Ore. Energy Trust Along with higher tem- peratures, many home owners will face higher energy costs as they try to stay cool this summer. Fortunately, many en- ergy-saving home improve- ments -- including insulation, air sealing and efficient light- ing -- while sometimes thought of as winter improve- ments, can dramatically im- prove comfort and energy savings during the warmer months as well. To help home owners determine which energy- saving ideas might work best for them this summer, Energy Trust of Oregon is encourag- ing area utility customers to sign up for a free one-hour Home Energy Review. The review includes a visit by an Energy Trust en- ergy adviser who will seek areas of energy loss in the house and create a list of pri- oritized recommendations. Advisers also share informa- tion about available Energy Trust cash incentives and state and federal tax credits, and provide information about qualified contractors and financing for the sug- gested improvements. If needed, free energy- saving products can be in- stalled, such as compact fluo- rescent light bulbs and “eco- faucet” aerators and shower- heads. “A Home Energy Re- view is a simple first step home owners can take to help lower their utility bills and improve comfort,” said Mar- shall Johnson, residential sec- tor manager, Energy Trust. “As the weather heats up, there has never been a better time to get started.” While every home is different, some of the most common problem areas im- pacting summer comfort and energy savings include: *Air leaks, duct leaks and lack of insulation. The small gaps, cracks and leaks in a typical home can add up to the loss of energy and com- fort you’d get from leaving a window open year-round. And only 20 percent of homes built before 1980 are properly insulated. *Another surprise for many home owners: They could be paying to cool their attic or crawl space instead of their living area because of leaks in their ductwork. For homes that are uncomfortably hot in the summer (and cold in the winter), sealing air and duct leaks and adding insula- tion can dramatically increase comfort and save up to 20 percent on heating and cool- ing costs. (A picnic cooler works the same way to keep drinks cold.) *AC and furnace mainte- nance. A well-maintained, regularly serviced air condi- tioning unit can help save 15 percent on cooling costs. Air filters should be changed once a month. Summer is also a great time to schedule a tune-up for your furnace be- fore the busy heating season. *Installing a programma- ble thermostat. A program- mable thermostat makes it easy to cool the house only when people are home — and can save up to $180 per year, paying for itself in six to nine months. *Replacing incandescent light bulbs with cooler com- pact fluorescent bulbs. Up to 90 percent of the energy used by old incandescent bulbs produces heat, not light. Home owners can save on cooling costs as well as light- ing costs by using CFLs. Home owners can sign up for a Home Energy Re- view online at www.energytrust.org/her or by phoning 866-368-7878. Oregon customers heating their homes with electricity or natural gas provided by Pa- cific Power, Portland General Electric, NW Natural or Cas- cade Natural Gas are eligible. Country guitarist Dale Hopper (right) with wife Sharon and yo- deling terrier ‘Claude’ performed at the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Concerts in the Park series on Thurs- day, July 15. Oregon Little Big Band will be featured on Thurs- day, July 22 beginning at 6 p.m. in Jubilee Park. (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News ) Now Serving Breakfast! Open Late! 541-592-FAST 4-H Trap shoot set July 31 A trap-style shoot on Saturday, July 31 at the Josephine County Sportsman Association Park will be held by the Jose- phine County 4-H Bullseye Club. The park is at 7407 Highland Ave. in Grants Pass. The pub- lic can watch beginning at 9 a.m. Many 4-H members ranging in age from 10 to 18 from Deschutes, Lane, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath and Josephine counties will participate. Each participant will shoot up to 100 targets during the day, using up to 12-gauge shotguns as they fire at single-clay targets on a standard trap field. Valley Immediate Care will purchase the clay targets for the youth. Phone Daron Dawson at 541-659-7007 for more informa- tion. Grill safety tips offered State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson reminds Oregonians to be “fire safe” during sum- mer barbecues and cookouts to avoid tragedy during sum- mer activities. The Office of State Fire Marshal offers the following safety tips: *Place grills away from home siding, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. *Place your grill a safe distance from any play areas and foot traffic. *Keep children and pets away from the grilling area; declare a 3-foot safe zone around the grill. Hurting from a past abortion? Ready for healing? Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Let us be that someone. We care and are here to help. All services are confidential. “Where’s Waldo” Post-abortion Healing Class Cave Junction Subway Friday July 23 7 p.m. Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 223 N. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction (541) 592-6440 or 592-4638 ACROSS 2. Assiduous 9. Acquire 11. At once 12. Motor vehicle 13. Bustle 14. Measur- ing stick 16. Wise Men 18. North Atlantic fish 19. Harvest 21. Disentangle 22. Sponger 23. Other 25. A fit of weep- ing 26. Having great dignity 29. Stash 31. Beer 32. Couch or chesterfield 35. 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