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EXPANSION PROJECT
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WHAT'S NEW AT SAFE HAVEN—Updated July 2
OUR THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEVADA AND NV ENERGY!
We are delighted to report that the Community Foundation of Western Nevada has awarded Safe Haven a $4,500 grant. This will fund the tuition match that we make to the Nevada Outdoor School's AmeriCorps VISTA program for our new Educational & Outreach Program Coordinator.
The new program coordinator position enables us to conduct educational programs while other personnel are occupied with wildlife care, admissions, construction, and so on. You can meet Melanie Barkalow, our new Educational & Outreach Program Coordinator, on the News & Media page.
The grant was presented at the foundation's annual meeting and banquet in Reno on June 9 (see photo: Safe Haven's Executive Director Lynda Sugasa is in the center of the back row). We also congratulate our friends at the Nevada Outdoor School, which also received one of the twenty-one grants awarded by the CFWN.
NV Energy has awarded Safe Haven a grant of $1,800 for the purchase of a video camcorder and related equipment to further develop our educational programs for area schools. We are committed to developing the best quality of video presentations, featuring our sanctuary and animals. As we upgraded our computer system and editing equipment, it became apparent that we also needed a new video camcorder. We thank NV Energy for stepping in to fill this need.
SAFE HAVEN'S FIRST BEAR CUBS
The first rescue & rehab bears arrived at Safe Haven in June. The orphan triplets were placed with us with the assistance of wildlife biologist Carl Lackey, a black bear specialist with the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Our new bear rehab program serves the citizens of our region by enabling us to rehabilitate and release bears in carefully-selected remote locations, distant from human habitation.
Until they are ready for release, the care of each cub will cost approximately $1,300. Donations for their care will be greatly appreciated! Please visit our Donation page for information on making a contribution online or by check.
Safe Haven's bear rehab enclosure was constructed with the support of major grants from the Franklin J. Koch Animal & Charitable Fund (through the Nevada Community Foundation) and the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
FAMILY FUN FEST & CAR SHOW—SEPTEMBER 19
Planning is underway for Safe Haven's next fundraising event on September 19 at the Bakker’s Brew property, 1005 Broyles Ranch Rd., in Battle Mountain. This is a 1950s-themed event (costumes welcome) featuring live music by Northern Reins, an exciting local country music band. Join us for BBQ, dancing, raffles, games, and special activities and contests for kids. (Note that the date has been changed from September 12 to september 19.)
The car show will feature entries in twelve different classes. Prizes will be awarded for People's Choice, Best in Show, and Miles Traveled to Show. The deadline for car show entries is September 5. You may download the entry form here.
SAFE HAVEN'S WISH LIST
Can you, or someone that you know, help us put a dent in our wish list? We are equipping our clinic building, expanding our food storage capacity, and preparing to build a new fox enclosure. We hope to have the following items donated or funded:
- Outside walk-in freezer (a top priority!)
- Full-size refrigerator
- Cement mixer
- Stand-alone and hanging cabinets for our food prep and veterinary rooms
- 2 outdoor equipment storage sheds
- 9-gauge chain link fencing
- Galvanized schedule 40 steel posts
- Portable welder
- Tractor and backhoe
Safe Haven is a host site for the Nevada Outdoor School's AmeriCorps VISTA program.
Safe Haven Rescue Zoo
P.O. Box 184
Imlay, NV 89418
Telephone: 775-538-7093
E-Mail: info@safehavenwildlife.com
Safe Haven conducts tours and on-site and off-site educational programs by appointment. Please call Lynda Sugasa, Executive Director, at 775-538-7093.
Friends of Safe Haven, Illinois Chapter: Contact Karlee Szydlik
Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization.
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