Bears Are Here!

Posted on May 13, 2010 by amymaier

It is spring! At least we finally hope so, and bears are coming out of hibernation and visiting the Castlewood Subdivision. According to a neighbor who emailed me, “The bear has been here every night. The neighbor says he is the biggest, hughest she has ever seen. Knocked over all kinds of stuff again.”

Just to remind everyone, DON’T FEED THE BEARS! Bears love just about anything they can find including bird seed, trash cans, etc. So try to bring in those items at night, if possible.

We also get mountain lions coming through, so be watchful and keep your small dogs, cats, kids inside, especially during the early morning hours and late afternoon.

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Rabies Found in Horse in Franktown

Posted on April 19, 2010 by amymaier

I received sad news that a neighbor in Bannockburn, on Holden Circle, had to put her horse down after determining that it had rabies. They think it may have been a skunk that got into the barn and bit the horse. I also received more information that the same thing occurred in Deerfield. Be sure your vaccinations for all your animals are up to date.

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Local Hero! Called Alarm on Brush Fire

Posted on April 19, 2010 by amymaier

A mighty big THANK YOU goes to Linda Heydt of Burning Tree and the Franktown Fire Department, who saw a brush fire starting and quickly spreading to a nearby house near Tanglewood Road and Burning Tree Drive. After watching the direction of the fire, trying to call 911, and racing to the home and pounding on the doors and windows, she was able to get the fire department out to the house, who put out the fire as it was burning up the bushes right by the home’s siding. The cause is under investigation, but, our trees, brush, and grasses appear to be getting very dry, SO BE CAREFUL & WATCHFUL.

Again, many, many thanks to Linda!

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Plague Found in Squirrels In Castle Rock

Posted on April 15, 2010 by amymaier

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 over to the U.S., starting in California. (I think this is right, I viewed the show a couple of months ago.)

Douglas County has confirmed a couple of squirrels from the Castle Rock area have the plague, so I’m going to Pet Smart and buy a couple of flea & tick collars for my two lovable, but highly energetic doggies. Hope that helps! Here is the link:

http://blogs.douglas.co.us/newsroom/2010/04/15/plague-confirmed-in-castle-rock-squirrels/

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Free Mulch on May 8 and May 15

Posted on April 15, 2010 by amymaier

My husband, who goes by “Gardener Dan” during the growing season, (which he claims lasts from March to November) loves Free Mulch Day, offered by DougCO. He is convinced that by spreading mulch around the base of pines and shrubs, they have a much better chance of surviving at Franktown’s higher altitude. (Don’t tell him, but he might be right since his Ponderosa and Blue Spruce pines are beautiful).

So, high tail it over to the pick up site on May 8 & 15, & follow the link or copy & paste below for more information:

http://blogs.douglas.co.us/newsroom/2010/04/15/free-mulch-on-may-8-and-may-15/

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Found Grey Cat! Needs Mom/Dad

Posted on March 31, 2010 by amymaier

We have found a beautiful long haired gray cat with white paws. 
I'm sure someone is missing their cat. It's affectionate and 
does not seem to be feral at all. It won't leave my garage so 
I need someone to claim it  )

Contact: Cheryl Dolan 303-907-8317 or 303-688-0997

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Top 10 Undervalued Housing Markets

Posted on March 26, 2010 by amymaier

Here is cool information in you are thinking of buying a second home or an investment property:

America’s Top 10 Undervalued Housing Markets

Warren, MI 31.2%

Modesto, CA 3.4%

Stockton, CA 32.7%

Vallejo, CA 33.0%

Naples, FL 33.1%

Merced, CA 37.6%

Vero Beach, FL 39.1%

Cape Coral, FL 40.5%

Las Vegas, NV 45.3%

Source: IHS Global Insight

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Household Chemical Cleanup

Posted on March 26, 2010 by amymaier

Household Chemical Roundups Announced for 2010 »Tri –County Health Department announces three, drive-through Douglas County Household Chemical Roundups during 2010:

June 5, Parker Joint Services Center, 17801 East Plaza Drive, Parker. 9am – 3pm.

August 14, Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch. 9am – 3pm.

September 11, Town of Castle Rock Utilities, 175 Kellogg Ct., Castle Rock. 9am – 3pm.

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Need Downpayment? Want a Foreclosure Home?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by amymaier

$1,000,000 available for eligible homebuyers working/living in DougCO

March 18th, 2010

One million dollars, approved for the purchase of foreclosed homes in fifteen Douglas County neighborhoods, is now available through the Douglas County Housing Partnership (DCHP) in their Shared Equity Program. The funds must be spent by September 10, 2010 and are limited to specific properties and specific buyer-eligibility requirements.

The DCHP will provide an investment of up to 20 percent of the purchase price (maximum $50,000) of a single family home less than $300,000 and town homes/condos less than $225,000 in any of the 15 designated, eligible neighborhoods. This investment will be a deferred loan which must be repaid upon sale or refinance of the home. At that time, the borrower must return the same investment percentage to DCHP based on the current fair market value.

Funds are available to eligible first time homebuyers who live and work in Douglas County, including persons who have not owned a home in the previous three years, single parents that have owned prior with a spouse, and displaced homemakers. Income limits (up to $91,200 for a family of four) and borrower requirements also apply to eligibility.

For more details about the DCHP Shared Equity Program, property and homebuyer eligibility requirements, please call (303) 784-7857 or go to http://www.douglascountyhousingpartnership.org/sharedequity.htm

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