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Posted on: Monday, September 29, 2008

'Angel With Plants' talk in Kahuku tomorrow

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Angel Ramos, a designated Living Treasure by the city council, will show how to "Be an Angel With Plants" at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Kahuku Public & School Library, 56-490 Kamehameha Highway. Ramos, botanist for the former Kahuku Sugar Mill Plantation, will share tips on how to grow and care for flowers and plants. 293-8935.

SAVE THE PLANET

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS WORTH TRYING

Consumer Reports' October edition features kitchen tips to save not only energy but money:

Clean coils behind or underneath the refrigerator to keep it running efficiently.

Skip pre-rinsing dishes. Tests have found that it's unnecessary, and consumers can save up to 6,500 gallons of water per year.

Dust off the slow cooker. It uses a lot less energy than cooking a meal across several burners and in the oven.

FINAL WORD

"The key to saving energy in your home is controlling energy use. Clearly, there are many ways to do this, from simple changes in what you do and how you do it to more-intense home improvement projects. ... There's a lot you can do even if you're renting, or if you own a condominium or another type of structure where you might be limited as to the kinds of changes you can make."

Ed Begley Jr. , in "Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life"

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