Pets and Fireworks

Pet safety for Fourth of July begins now

(from Supervisor Robert A. Lovingood)

The Fourth of July holiday is nearly here, but the fireworks have already begun in neighborhoods throughout San Bernardino County. Animal Care and Control (ACC) advises pet owners to begin preparing now to help keep their pets safer. Fireworks can frighten pets, causing them to flee from their homes, but there are some basic steps that pet owners can take to help avoid it.

“It can be a scary time for our companion animals,” said Dr. Robin Day of the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley.

Keep pets indoors.
A scared animal can jump higher and run faster than when they are just playing. Check their surroundings for any potential escape routes, like holes under fences and eliminate them. Make sure furry friends have a collar with identification tags and a microchip with up-to-date contact information.

Create a calm environment.
Play soft music or provide toys and reassurance to pets so they feel comfortable. Talk to a veterinarian if pets needs additional help.

“There are natural calming substances like Adaptal, a canine pheromone that you can spray on their bed to provide a calming effect,” said Dr. Day. “Antianxiety medication is also available from your veterinarian and should be started 2-3 days before July 4, when fireworks will be going off.”

Place dangerous items out of reach.
Keep alcohol away from pets and provide them with fresh, clean water. Place fireworks, matches and citronella out of their reach too as they contain harmful chemicals that they should not ingest.

Start looking for lost pets right away.
Pets brought into rescues or shelters will have their pictures taken and uploaded into PetHarbor.com. Post a picture of four-legged friends on social media sites like Facebook and NextDoor. Go to the nearest animal shelter to report missing animals. The Devore Animal Shelter will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and will reopen Friday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Animal Care and Control is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring residents have the resources they need to provide the necessities of life to their families. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at http://cms.sbcounty.gov/cao-vision/Home.aspx

Agenda for July 1, 2019 Regular Board Meeting

(Amended)     Regular Meeting Agenda

Monday, July 1, 2019 (for June) - 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Facilitator: President Rob Stapp            Directors: Daryl Schendel, Gene Low, Jim Stradling

1.  Call to order and Flag Salute

2.  Roll call/Acknowledgment of guests/public comments/questions

3.  Approval/Consent Items

Minutes of May 20, 2019

Financial Reports

Bills/issued checks

4.  Correspondence

5.  Parks 

          a.  Park Maintenance Agreement w/City discussion

          b.  Barstow Heights – Dynacon report review

c.  Venner Park – Dynacon report review

6.  Office Building and Area

a.  New roof (6/27-28-29)

b.  Sign and window grates

7.  Budget FY ’19-’20 Worksheet/Resolution adoption

8.  Board Vacancy resolution adoption

9.  General Manager’s Report

10.  Directors’ Report

11.  Roundtable

12.  Executive Session – Litigation GC54956.99(A) and Personnel GC54957.1

          a.  GM Annual Review (amended from published)

          Adjournment -- Next Meeting Date:  July 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Need to get rid of that old truck..............

Check out this link.  The Mojave District Air Quality Management District has this great offer.  (copy and paste to your browser)
http://mdaqmd.ca.gov/grants-/incentive-programs/old-car-buy-back-program

Special Thanks..........

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019 a small celebration took place to thank Dick Jacobs and Jennifer Rubio for their service to our District.  They were each presented with a certificate and gift.

President Robert Stapp congratulates Dick Jacobs for his decades of service to our District.

President Robert Stapp thanks Jennifer Rubio for her six plus years as General Manager/Secretary and Board Clerk.

(L to R) VP Daryl Schendel, Jeanette Hayhurst (frmr), Gene Low, Jennifer Rubio (front), Dick Jacobs, Pres. Robert Stapp, Jim Stradling and Carol Mauk (G.M.)

Information for our Veterans

Click on the link below (or copy and paste to our browser) to get information on how a Veteran can get on the "honor flight" to Washington D.C.  It's an amazing event!!!

http://highdesertdaily.com/2019/06/free-honor-flight-workshop-for-military-veterans/?utm_source=HDD+2957&utm_campaign=Test&utm_medium=email

Barstow Heights Residents--please read

Hello Neighbors!! A notice to all pet lovers. One of the Heights residents told me that someone is opening their locked backyard gate. One of their dogs got out and roamed for a couple days but he's home now. Be careful with your fur babies, secure your gates/yard and watch for suspicious people and activity. If you see something, say something!!! The Sheriff non-emergency number is 760-256-1796.

Shade Cover Barstow Heights Park

The strong winds on Tuesday, May 21st damaged the shade cover beyond repair.  The wind ripped the cover all the way through and it was flapping in the wind toward Rimrock Road.  The City Parks crew responded quickly and and removed the cover and returned the next day and removed all the parts that connected the cover to the metal structure so there are no loose parts remaining.  Your BHCSD Board is working to have the covered replaced before the hot weather arrives.  We will keep you posted.