Posts Tagged ‘BATS’
Obituary for Susan LaVonne “Sue” Chapman
Susan LaVonne “Sue” Chapman, 65, passed away on March 17 at her home in Berthoud, Colorado. Sue was born January 10, 1959, in Greeley. She was the daughter of Corinne “LaVonne” and Charles M. Chapman. Sue lived most of her life in Colorado, where her loving heart compelled her unselfish and continuous support for her community. Sue studied Early Childhood Education at Aims Community College in Greeley, and ran “Momma Sue’s Daycare” out of her Berthoud home for many years. She ... Full Story
Two dogs confirmed with rabies
Make sure your pets are vaccinated DENVER—Two pet dogs have tested positive for rabies, one in Weld County and one in Yuma County. These are the first cases of rabies among dogs in Colorado since 2003, when a dog from Texas tested positive. The last time a dog was exposed and developed rabies in Colorado was 1974. All contacts of these two dogs have been identified and have sought appropriate care to prevent rabies; these animals did not create a risk to other members of the public. The ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: July 2015
Provided ByJames AndersonPatrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Wednesday, July 1Assist to Child Protection Services (CPS): 300 block of Colorado Avenue assisted CPS in an investigation of child abuse.Vehicle Accident/Hit and Run: 500 block of E CR 8, caller reported a white Ford car that goes off the road and hits a mailbox and causes damage to the car and then leaves the scene.Assisted Park County Sheriff: 900 Block of 2nd and 3rd Street, Park County Sheriff requests a welfare check on a 32-year-old ... Full Story
Gardening with The Masters
Things that go bump in the garden: Bats, snakes, and toads Gardening Article By: Kathie Hopkins Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County Bats: The often maligned bat is a gardener’s best friend! The North American bat species are nocturnal mammals that devour more bugs than birds and bug zappers combined, and they do not suck blood from animals or humans. They specifically search out night-flying insects, such as moths and mosquitoes and a bat will devour ... Full Story
Skunks spreading rabies to Front Range
Rabies Confirmed in Coyote in Cortez Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment DENVER-- A coyote in Cortez has tested positive for rabies according to lab results from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Colorado Division of Wildlife and Montezuma County Health Department submitted the coyote for rabies testing after property owners reported it was acting strangely by trying to enter a fenced enclosure with dogs and showing no fear of loud noises or being ... Full Story
BLM Gears Up to Help Prevent Spread of White-nose
Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced an interim strategy to help the agency respond to the anticipated occurrence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) on BLM-administered lands nationwide. It is anticipated this strategy will be in place until more detailed guidance is developed, including applicable components of the Interagency National Response Plan (INRP) effort being led by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in which BLM is an active participant. WNS was first observed in ... Full Story
Rabies Confirmed in Skunks, Foxes, Horses and Cat
Department of Public Health and Environment Thursday, Aug, 19, 2010 DENVER—So far in 2010, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory and Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratory have confirmed rabies in 99 animals. According to state health officials, 34 skunks, 54 bats, seven foxes, one domestic cat, one horse, one mule deer and one muskrat have tested positive for rabies this year. In 2009, 103 animals tested positive for rabies in Colorado, which broke the ... Full Story
Board Of Trustees Special Meeting, June 1
Board Of Trustees Special Meeting June 1, 2010 Board Room 7:00 P.M. Special Meeting Agenda 1. Financial Statement-April 2010 2. Associated Thermoforming Road impact fee Planner Katers 20 minutes 3. BATS-change in child fare BATS Dir. Boyd 10 ... Full Story
