Green Factoids from the Green City Newsletter

Turn off the tap! Turning off the water while you brush your teeth can save up to 8 gallons of water per day, which equals 240 gallons a month. Find out more about using water wisely. Water Sense

Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power). Find more tips here.

Test your Home for Radon. Radon gas occurs naturally but is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Nearly 50 people a day will die from indoor exposure to radon. Fortunately, this is a health hazard with a simple solution. How do you conduct a test? Most home improvement/hardware stores sell radon test kits. Follow the package directions on placement of the device and where to send it after the test to get your reading. Radon Testing

It's that time of year again

Each year, Limberlost Acres collects $30 from each household to help defray association expenses. Some of those expenses are:

* Snow plowing
* Mowing of pond property
* Paying property taxes on pond property
* Maintaining signage

Please make your check for $30 payable to "Limberlost Acres Community Association" and mail or deliver to:

* Scott Naltner at 10221 Limberlost Trail
- OR -
* Cheryl Allen at 10207 Jamaica Drive

When you meet your obligation, it helps us meet ours.

Thanks!