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Did you know that if you replace the five most frequently used light bulbs in your house with ENERGY STAR models, you can save $75 a year?* And if you replaced inefficient faucets and aerators with WaterSense models, the average household could save 700 gallons of water every year?**

That's right, change five bulbs, potentially save $75 annually! Switch to an efficient aerator and save the equivalent of 45 showers! So, in that spirit, we are giving away Energy Saver kits to anyone who signs up here. These kits include LED light bulbs, faucet aerators and air sealing materials. Let us know how much energy or water you saved and we'll enter you into a drawing for a prize!

*Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/how-energy-efficient-light

**Source: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/bathroom-faucets

Chelsea Clegg

Online Science Instructor

What is your favorite movie of all time? (in a particular genre, if it’s easier to answer. e.g., comedy, drama, horror, sci fi.)

I am a sucker for comedies (Out Cold, Accepted, Eurotrip) but a movie I could watch every week and never tire of is Shrek. Something about it just connects with the cynical ogre in me.

If you could start all over again, what would be your career choice?

I wanted to be a female Indiana Jones. I was a member of the movie fan club in the 80s and had an autographed Temple of Doom poster. At the time, I thought it was because I wanted the adventure and knowledge of cultures/civilizations. I realize now it was the hat, whip, leather jacket and comedic sidekicks.

Is there a book you’ve read that you love so much you’ve read it twice, or even multiple times?

My genre of choice is historical fiction and the classics. While I love anything by the Bronte sisters and I treasure my copy of Frankenstein, one book that I catch myself reading yearly is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. His writing is so fluid and captivating, you forget the morality that is being presented. Every time I read it, I take away a different message.

Name one country or region in the world you have never visited that you someday want to visit, serve or spend a vacation?

Egypt has always been on my bucket list, particularly a Nile River cruise. To see the pyramids, sandboard and immerse in the culture and ancient wonders of the world would be my happy place. Not so much my wallet, but I don't normally get its opinion :)

If you could be an Olympic athlete, in what sport would you compete?

The summer Olympics, particularly track and field. In high school I competed in states and nationals for pole vault! In those years, the bars weren't quite so high and the poles were much thicker fiberglass, but it was still a pretty unique experience and the closest I will get to being a low flying bird.