From San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control:
The San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Program would like to offer pet owners the following tips to help keep their pets safe this holiday season.
- PLEASE make sure that your pets have proper identification (ID tags, microchips, tattoo, etc.) on at all times because if your pet were to become lost, you would have a much greater chance of finding them.
- If you plan on having a Christmas tree in your home, here are a few things to remember: avoid using tinsel because your pet may think it’s a toy to play with and accidentally swallow and choke on the tiny strings; keep edible foods and gifts away from your tree so that your pet will not be tempted to investigate them; hang small and breakable ornaments out of your pet’s reach; refrain from using chemicals in your tree’s water, which can be harmful to your pets; do not allow your pet to drink the tree’s water which can quickly become dirty and filled with pine needles.
- Electric window displays and lights are very inviting, not only to you and your neighborhood, but to your curious pets as well. Make sure that all of your electrical connections and outlets are secured and concealed. Tape electrical cords to the walls or floors to ensure that your pet will not chew on them.
- Holiday plants, such as poinsettias, ivy, lilies, mistletoe and holly berries may add beauty to your home, but they are very poisonous to your pets.
- Use caution when burning candles. The flames or dripping wax can burn dogs and cats or singe their whiskers or hair. They can also start a fire if knocked over by curious pets.
- Before your family celebrations, make sure that your pets have a safe, quiet area where they can rest. It is best to keep your pet locked up safely in a bedroom where they can escape from all the noise and festivities.
- After you have had your fill of holiday turkey, ham, chicken, and/or roast beef make sure you throw those bones away – do not give them to your pet! Bones can splinter easily and cause damage to your pet’s throat and intestines. Bones can also become lodged in your pet’s throat, which may result in your pet not being able to breathe.
- Avoid feeding your pet chocolate, candy, cookies, and alcohol, which can be toxic to their health. If you want to give your pet a special treat add water or broth to their dry food or mix in some canned food. Avoid feeding your pet high-fat foods, such as gravy and dressing, which can cause serious stomach upsets. Make sure that your guests know not to feed your pet as well.
- After your gifts are opened, quickly dispose of all plastic wrappings, ribbons, and bows that can be easily swallowed by curious pets.
The San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Program hopes that these pet tips prove helpful and they want to wish all of you and your pets a happy and safe holiday season. And, remember if you are interested in adopting a pet over the holidays, please visit one of your local animal shelters where there are lots of homeless animals just waiting to find a responsible and loving family to celebrate with. For more information, please call the San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control Program toll free at 1-800-472-5609 or visit their website at www.sbcounty.gov/acc.
Color versions of the photos from this week’s Veterans Day story:
An article in Friday’s Daily Press — and, probably, the reward mentioned inthe headline — has apparently led to the arrest of three men suspected in the murder of two Victorville gas station attendants.
A press release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department:
Date/Time: Sunday, July 3 at 0121 hrs.
Crime: Homicide
Location: Shell Gas Station. Bear Valley/Tamarisk, Victorville
Victim 1: David Salcido, 19 yrs., Victorville, CA
Victim 2: Carlos DelMore, 18 yrs., Victorville, CA
Suspect 1: Joseph Ulloa, 22 yrs., Victorville, CA
Suspect 2: Gabriel Serafin, 23 yrs., Apple Valley, CA
Suspect 3: Michael Trylch, 25 yrs., Hesperia, CA
On 11/11/05, the Victorville Daily Press ran a news article announcing a reward which has been offered by Shell Oil Company for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this murder.
Later that afternoon, a citizen informant called the sheriff’s office with information that led to the arrest of the suspects. Ulloa was arrested on 11/12/05 and booked for murder at West Valley Detention Center. He is being held without bail. Trylch and Serafin were both arrested on 11/14/05 for murder and booked at th eCentral Detention Center. Both are being held without bail.
Investigators believe there may be additional suspect(s) outstanding, and continue to investigate the case.
Shell Oil Company has offered a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this murder.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Rod Medley or Sgt. Tom Bradford at (909) 387-3589 or (760) 245-4211.
The City of Hesperia has sent us an invitation to come to a ribbon cutting for the I-15/Main Street interchange on Tuesday, November 15. They’re committed now, whether they like it or not.
Jenn will be thrilled that she can get to Baker’s without the hassle of the construction at long last.
From the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell:
STATE SCHOOLS CHIEF JACK O’CONNELL TELLS STUDENTS
HOW TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE COLD AND FLU
Delivers “Keep Our Schools Healthy� Toolkit and Wash Your Hands PSA
LOS ANGELES — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell unveiled a new audio public service announcement in Los Angeles today called “Wash Your Hands,â€? designed to remind students and their families about the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of the cold and the flu.
“By washing hands often, students can increase their chance of avoiding the flu, so they can stay healthy, stay in school, and keep learning,� O’Connell said. “It is important to remind students about simple steps they can take to protect their health so schools will have fewer sick days for students and teachers.�
“Today the President announced federal plans to prevent the possible pandemic of the bird flu,� O’Connell added. “Although the bird flu isn’t in the U.S. right now, the usual flu season is just about to start, and the very best way to avoid catching colds and any strain of the flu is to take preventive measures.�
The California Department of Education (CDE) is working with the California Department of Health Services (DHS) to provide the “Wash Your Handsâ€? public service announcement. The message is sponsored by the California Coalition for Childhood Immunization and the California Adult Immunization Coalition and is sung to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” The public service announcement is available as a compact disc or may be downloaded as a MP3 through the DHS Web site at http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/pdf/WashYourHandsPSA.mp3.
O’Connell reminded students about these tips to avoid spreading the cold and the flu:
- Wash your hands OFTEN with soap and water or hand sanitizer to help protect yourself from germs and viruses. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth;
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, your sleeve, or your elbow;
- Stay fit by eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest;
- Keep up-to-date with other immunizations; and
- If you become sick, stay home to avoid spreading germs to others.
The CDE and DHS have developed a “Keep Our Schools Healthy� toolkit for schools to download informational posters to remind students about these important health tips. To access the toolkit, please visit http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/flu.htm.
The CDE also has cold and flu prevention posters in several languages that teachers can post in their classrooms. To download the posters, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/40595.
So now you know.
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