LN) y » Fy aR SS RE RE so i Ee ZAG (Ah Hh The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, March 22,2000 5 What's on the Horizon? Margaret Bakker The weather's recent flirtation with summer was delightful but a little disconcerting, too. Evidence of global warming is becoming increasingly hard to dispute. The World Meteorological Organization announced in December that the 1990s were, globally, the warmest decade since record keeping be- gan in 1860. And the 1900s were, by far, the warmest century of the last millennium. 1999 was the 21% consecutive year with an above normal global surface tempera- ture. The effects of global warming are numerous: increased spread of infectious disease, more fre- quent and severe heat waves, storms, drought, floods, rising sea level, damage to ecosystems, so- cial and economic disruptions. It is time to change our act, indi- vidually and as a society. In gen- eral terms, we need to take steps to clean up dirty power plants, increase fuel efficiency of vehicles (especially sport utility vehicles and light trucks), expand the use Library news Carol King In preparing this article, I was once again struck by the close relationship between the Back Mountain Memorial Library and the community at large, and how much staff members contribute to the community. Librarian's report: In the month of February Martha But- ler, the librarian, attended meet- ings at the Osterhout Library to discuss updating the District Li- brary plan and the resolution of problems arising from automa- tion. Marilyn Rudolph, the Building a better future of clean, renewable energy and encourage energy efficiency. One major area where energy efficiency can and should be im- proved is in the building industry. The Union of Concerned Scien- tists estimated that buildings con- sume 40% of the nation’s annual energy bill, including 4% for the energy used for construction and demolition. Buildings consume 66% of the electricity nationwide and are responsible for 35% of US carbon emissions (from the burn- ing of coal, oil and natural gas), 47% of sulfur dioxide, and 22% of nitrogen oxides. The major pro- portion of raw materials flow into the construction of buildings. There are many simple strate- gies for saving energy and money in construction. Not all energy- saving building features cost more. Let's start with some common sense, low-cost ideas, some of which are passive solar design features (those ‘that use a building's structure to capture sunlight and store heat). * Reuse or Recycle - Renovate older buildings: it saves signifi- cant quantities of materials and embodied energy. Use salvaged or recycled materials. Employ du- rable materials that won't wear out prematurely. e Create Smaller Buildings - Fewer resources are required to construct space-efficient buildings and they disturb less land. e Optimize Building Orienta- tion - Orient the long face of the building to within 30° of true south; within 15° is optimal. ¢ Solar Orientation and Natural Ventilation - Locate the most lived- in spaces on the South side of a house with storage and garage on the North and West sides. Posi- tion windows to capture breezes for cross-ventilation. * Energy Efficiency - Use the highest level of insulation in walls, ceilings and floors, air-tight con- struction, high-performance win- dows and doors, and high-effi- ciency fluorescent light fixtures. Fluorescent lights can now pro- vide the same color quality as incandescent lamps with much less heat build-up. These com- bined measures may permit downsizing of heating and cooling equipment. e Windows - Always use win- dows with double-glazing and a high-efficiency, low-E coating. It’s worth the small extra cost. Place the highest percentage of windows facing South (between 7% and 12% of the house's total floor area) to absorb solar heat into building materials. Fewer windows facing east or west minimize cooling loads in summer. * Provide Open Layout - Open room layouts allow passive distri- bution of natural daylight and ventilation and reduce material consumption. e Daylighting - Use light-col- ored finishes to reflect light deeper into rooms and reduce the depen- dence on electric lighting. e Cluster Buildings - Cluster buildings to preserve more open space and reduce the cost of roads, sewer and other utilities and pro- tect ecosystems. * Minimize Pavement - Cut road and driveway width and length to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces. This reduces down- stream flooding and saves water to recharge the water table. * Protect Existing Vegetation - Saving shade trees can reduce the need to air-condition, boost prop- erty values, and reduce the need for additional landscaping. e Consider the following higher- cost energy-saving strategies: in- stall Solar Water Heaters or Pre- heaters; consider Ground Source Heat Pumps; use photovoltaic ar- rays or wind turbines for power generation; consider rainwater collection and composting toilets. Even if we were each to imple- ment only one of the conserving options listed above in our homes or office buildings, collectively these small actions would pay huge dividends in keeping our natural environment cleaner and our built environment sustain- able into the next millennium. Margaret Balcker is an architect who lives in Jackson Township and is a long-time member of the Land Trust. Library staff active in community children’s librarian, reported that waiting lists for the toddler and pre-school story hours have been absorbed and the programs are functioning well. Tricia Considine and the chil- dren from the “I'm Big Now” nurs- ery school toured the library and listened to stories. Ruth Tetschner and Marilyn Rudolph were “Read Across America” readers at the Evans Falls Elementary School. Ruth selected books from the Book Store to give to each student, and also provided brochures with the store hours and a S1 gift certifi- cate for each child. Marilyn attended the first meet- ing of the Summer Reading Club, held February 28 at the Osterhout library. On March 15 she was a reader for the senior project of Rachael Harrison of Lake-Lehman High School at the Shavertown United Methodist Church. The librarian reported the fol- lowing figures for the month of February: total circulation, 7,473; books added, 255; new borrow- ers, 88; and active borrowers, 12,490. Friends activities The Friends of the library will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, to pre- pare the mailing for the annual luncheon to be held on April 27 (full details will be given next week — save the date!). ‘We invite any- one interested in supporting the library to join the group and be- come acquainted with its mem- bers and the variety of ways in which the Friends raise funds for the library's benefit. Our meet- ings are always enjoyable. Book discussion groups Mem- bers of the Monday morning group are reminded that the next meet- ing will be held on March 27. We will discuss Slaves in the Family, by Edward Ball. The Monday evening group will also meet on March 27 and will discuss The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood. Call Pam Oliveria, 674-9935, if you are in- terested in joining the group. New display When a library staffmember called to tell me about the new moose collection on dis- play in the library, I was startled. Moose heads in that small case? Of course I was mistaken. Itis a display of stuffed moose figures loaned by Sara Gregory of the Little People day-care center on the second floor of the library building. Sara said the first moose in her collection was one dressed up for Christmas, which she thought was cute. As collections do, hers has kept growing. She has received many figures as gifts. Take a look at the display — it will bring a smile to your face. Inkjet cartridges to be collected, recycled The PTO of Wycallis Elementary School in Dallas is sponsoring an empty computer inkjet cartridge recycling program in conjunction with Earth Day. LPT, Inc. will make a donation for each qualifying cartridge they receive. The money collected from this community-wide drive will be used as a "seed fund" for a new environmental committee at the school. Used inkjet cartridges will be collected at each of the Dallas Schools and at the Back Mountain Memorial Library during the period of April 25, through May 2. Tanglefoot to perform at College Misericordia The acoustic folk music group Tanglefoot, of Ontario, Canada, will perform a special benefit concert at College Misericordia on Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Walsh Auditorium in support of the College's new Women With Children Program. The band is well known in Canada, England and the eastern United States for their energetic music and outstanding songwriting. Tickets are $17.50 for reserved seating, $12 for general seating, and $8 for students with- ID. Call 674- 6333 for tickets and reservations. RELIGIOUS SERVICES BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY - 340 Carverton Rd., Trucksville. 696-1128. Pastor, Daniel S. Miller. Christian Educa- tion for all ages, 10:00 a.m. Wor- ship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Wed., 7 p.m., "Genos" youth serv- ice. Midweek home groups; call for days and times. Weekday prayer 6:30-7:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 4 Parsonage St., Dal- las. 675-0122. Rev. William D. Lewis, Pastor. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School at 9 a.m. PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCO- PAL CHURCH, 420 Main St., Dal- las, 675-1723. The Rev. Robert A. Nagy, Rector. Sunday Holy Eucha- rist 8 & 10 a.m. Adult Forum 9:15 a.m.; Sunday School pre-K thru high school 10 a.m. Midweek Holy Eucharist Tues. 7 p.m. & Thurs. 10 a.m. Both are healing services on the second Tuesday and Thurs- day of the month. Bible Study Tues. 7:30 p.m. All are welcome! SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 675- 3616. Pastors: Rev. Douglas and Janet Bryant Clark. Music Dir., John Vaida. Saturday Services: 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Services: 9a.m., Family oriented Service; 11 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sancutary. Sunday Child Care Pro- vided. Visitors expected. PHONE- A-PRAYER 675-4666. ST. 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MEMBER FDIC uy KITTY JONES as CINDERELLA Back Mountain Library will present ‘Cinderella's Storyland' tress from New York City, plays Cinderella. Her show combines history, music, dance and im- provisation by the children, who are asked to take part. The program will be held on April 12 at 7 p.m. Children from 4 years old and up, and their families are welcome. Pre-regis- tration is required. Call 675- | 1182. A In celebration of National Li- brary Week, the Back Mountain Memorial Library will present a program for children entitled "Cinderella's Storyland: an Inter- active Show by Kit's Kaboodle," in which Cinderella is about to marry the Prince but is required by her Fairy Godmother to solve a riddle first. Kitty Jones, a professional ac- Antique Appraisal Fair Sat., March 25 amas 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CE z to be held at Mountainside Manor sponsored by Mountainside Residents Council Rt. 309, DALLAS, PA Bring Your Treasure & Find Out What It's Worth! ) FREE Refreshments! 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