Gina Tufano

Recall back in science class in junior high when you learned in science class that water makes up over 70% of your body, but yet less than 1% of the Earth's water is clean enough to drink? I hope you are nodding your head "yes." Now let's help keep water from being contaminated with pollutants. A few minutes out of your day could mean less pollutants end up in local drinking water wells and in the habitats of local wildlife.

Loudoun County residents are strongly urged to drop off unwanted paints, stains, fuels, cleaners, and other hazardous wastes to Heritage High School in Leesburg on Saturday, November 21st, from 8:30am-2:30pm during the Household Hazardous Waste collection event. The next collection will be has yet to be announced, but Loudoun County authorities say it will be held after the New Year.

Accepted Items:

• Fluorescent bulbs
• Oil-based paint/stains/varnishes
• Paint thinners
• Metal polishes
• Rust removers
• Wood preservatives
• Old fuels: gas/oil mixes, kerosene, & diesel

NOT accepted for HHW*

• Used motor oil
• Antifreeze
• Automobile batteries
• Lead-acid batteries
• Propane tanks

*These items can be dropped off year round at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility on Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg.

For more information go to www.loudoun.gov/hhw or call the Solid Waste Management Office at (703) 777-0187.

All residents of Loudoun County that fall into any of the high risk categories below are eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccination on November 21st at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg. Approximately 1,500 vaccinations will be available and administered on a walk-in, first-come-first-serve basis from 10am-2pm.

HIGH-RISK Categories:

• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
• Health-care and emergency medical services personnel
• All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.

For the most up to date information regarding both the seasonal and swine flu, please go to www.loudoun.gov/flu or contact the Loudoun County Health Department directly at 703-771-5512.

Toll Brothers celebrates a GRAND FINALE SALE of new construction homes in the Waterford Ridge community in Waterford, Virginia. Only 7 home sites remain! Located in Virginia's beautiful wine country, the 3+ acre home sites feature breath-taking, mountain views from that you won't want to take your eyes off of. With over 9 gorgeous floor plans with square footage starting at 3,800-5,000 and priced from the mid $600's, what more could you really ask for?

Feel free to give us a call at (703) 574-3478 for more information on this lovely Toll Brothers community.

On November 7th from 10am until 2pm at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg, the Loudoun County Health Department will administer approximately 2,000 of the H1N1 vaccine to high risk people including pregnant women and children ages 2-9. The vaccination will be administered on a walk-in basis and desired recipients are encouraged to wear a short sleeve shirt.



Want to know when additional H1N1 vaccinations will become available? Check out www.loudoun.gov/flu for the most up-to-date information. If you have questions, you may contact the Loudoun County Health Department at flu@loudoun.gov or by calling the flu information line at (703) 771-5512.