Plague Found in Squirrels In Castle Rock

Have you watched the History’s channel program on the plague? This is a nasty son-of-a-gun bacterial disease that is spread by fleas that live on rodents such as prairie dogs, squirrels and rabbits. The History’s program suggests it came originated in China, moved to and over Europe during the middles ages, and then has spread [...]

Rabies Found In DougCO Skunk

Rabies. Not a good thing out in our rural area. This is from Tri-County Health: “Rabies Confirmed in Douglas County Skunk Health department advises to get pets vaccinated and warns against exposure to wild animals Tri-County Health Department has confirmed that a skunk collected on a private property in the area southwest of E-470 and Gartrell [...]

Housing Credits Expire April 30-Don’t Wait!

You have very little time left, if you are planning on purchasing a home and receive the First-Time Home Buyer Credit of up to $8,000, or the Current Homeowners’ credit of up to $6,500, since they both expire April 30, 2010. This is such a good benefit to homebuyers that there is no negative I [...]

Tax Credit to Buy Houses!

How many times in your life do you get a free tax credit from the government! Do not miss this opportunity! Right now, until April 30, 2010, you may get a tax credit if you buy a home. For first time home buyers, you could receive a tax credit of up to $8,000, for the [...]

SENIORS-BE CAREFUL OF SCAMS!

Seniors, or adult kids of seniors, please be aware of some nasty scams going on. DougCO’s sheriff Department has just put out this information on recent scams. 1. Reverse Home Mortgages Scams-Boy, this one is scary because it can tap into all the equity a senior has in their home. As a Realtor, I know [...]

Windbreak Workshop Jan 21st 2010

I would like to post the windbreak workshop with the Colorado State Forest Service scheduled for Thursday January 21st at the Franktown Firehouse beginning at 7:00 pm. Posted by Pam Brewster RSVP at 303-688-3042 ext 100.

Important DougCO Info: All Subdivisions

Douglas County has a new web-based system for reviewing all new plans submitted to the county. It is called their POSSE Referral (eReferral). The eReferral website allows the public, and the various subdivisions, agencies, etc., to review future Planning project information and submit opinions (referrals as the county calls it) through a web interface. This [...]

DougCO Fire Burn Near Bayou Gulch Oct 15

DOUGLAS COUNTY: Douglas County Parks, along with numerous fire departments, will conduct a prescribed (controlled) burn on a portion of the Bayou Gulch Park east of Ponderosa High School.  This controlled burn will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2009, starting in mid-morning. The controlled burn will promote bio-diversity among the plant species as well [...]

ABOUT 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA VACCINATION

September 2, 2009:  READ “ASK THE EXPERTS” Q&As ABOUT 2009 H1N1 INFLUENZA   VACCINATION ************************** Q: When will vaccine for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus be available? A: CDC estimates that approximately 45 million doses of H1N1 influenza vaccine will be available in mid-October. CDC anticipates that approximately 20 million additional doses will be released in [...]

Yea! Franktown student wins scholarship

Hope, Strength and Courage Bring About College Scholarships for Young Cancer Survivors Denver — The cost of college just got lighter for four young Colorado cancer survivors. The Limb Preservation Foundation’s college scholarship program extended grants of $2,500 to each of the extremity (tumor, trauma or infection) patients in support of their education. This year’s [...]

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