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The Town of Purcellville is installing flags, road markings and improved signage over the next few weeks at Hirst Road and Hatcher Avenue, the town's Public Works Department said.
The changes are designed to increase awareness of traffic signals and improve public safety at the intersection, town officials said.
Hurricane Items Tax Free
The 2008 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will occur in Virginia through Saturday.
Certain supplies and equipment purchased for hurricane preparedness will be exempt from sales tax, including batteries, flashlights, duct tape, smoke detectors, bottled water and first-aid kits.
For a full list and information on the tax holiday, visit http:/
Home-Improvement Grants
Loudoun County's home-improvement grants for low- and moderate-income families will be the topic of a seminar at 6:30 p.m. June 10 at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise St.
The grants help preserve and rehabilitate affordable housing in Loudoun. A representative from the Loudoun County Department of Family Services will discuss the county program, which offers forgivable and interest-free loans, and the Eastern Loudoun Revitalization Program, which offers 10- to 20-year low-interest loans.
The seminar is free, but space is limited. To register, call 571-258-3819.
Police Camp Registration
Registration is open for the Leesburg Police Department's Junior Police Camp, which runs July 7-18 and July 28 to Aug. 8.
The purpose of the camp is to provide law enforcement education to young people. Lessons will include team building, conflict resolution, fingerprinting and evidence collection. Campers will also take field trips to the Loudoun County Courthouse and the magistrate's office. A graduation ceremony will be at the Leesburg Police Department's headquarters, 65 Plaza St. NE.
The camp is free, but space is limited. To register, visit http:/
Loudoun Museum Camp
Registration is open for the Loudoun Museum's Archaeology Camp and Dig, July 28 to Aug. 1 in Leesburg.
The camp is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve. It is open to ages 11 to 18. Campers will participate in activities with professional archaeologists and historians.
The cost is $175 and includes snacks and materials. To register, call 703-777-7427 or e-mail education@ loudounmuseum. org.
-- Compiled by ARIANNE ARYANPUR
