We are all aware of the rapid rise of energy. But what is the truth? Is the world running out of oil faster than expected? Will gas prices reach $12 a gallon by the end of the summer? Or is it hype by the Government? Is there more oil out there? What about Alaska?

And as far as the Community Pool goes, I see only one option: put the polycarbonate glass structure that the Milford/Orange YMCA has already done. It will be costly, but in long run, worth it economically. I had mentioned the “ear” (connection) that was built at Cheshire High School off of the auditorium a few months ago, asking the question why didn’t the town originally put the pool in the school AS MOST TOWNS DO?

My answer is still the same: trying to show off!!

Now other people are mentioning this as an option. This is not a viable option. I don’t believe closing the Community pool and putting another pool in the school will work out. We will still be stuck with heating this new pool. If the town bites the bullet and puts up the retractable greenhouse structure, at least the pool would be heated by the sun.

Stop trying to act like YOU came up with these ideas!! You know I come up with all the good ideas-stop copying will you it is annoying.

Speaking of annoying, I ran into “someone” the other day who told me they are trying to submit my name to “AmIAnnoying.com” so you can all vote. I KNOW you will vote that I am NOT ANNOYING–hmm, I hope you will–will you?

Now back to serious matters, let’s look at a few articles that talk about this energy crisis:

Click here for Energy Hoax?

Click here on how to cut swimming pool energy costs

One of the interesting items in the above article talks about putting in windbreaks to cut down on energy use.

According to this article, a mere 7 mph wind can result in a 300 percent increase in energy use!!!

This might be something the Cheshire Community Pool can look into because it is WINDY at Bartlem Park. I remember when I used to take my kids to Playground in the Park and it seems there would always be a stiff wind.

Right now, you have a flat surface right out to Rt. 10. Planting a few poplar trees as a windbreak might do the trick.