Eliminate Noxious ! W Weeds, Attend NE Educational Symposium March 28 Do you know how to fight noxious weeds on your property? Douglas County will host a Noxious Weed Symposium for residents of Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Jefferson, Arapahoe and Teller counties on Sat., March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Philip S. Miller Library, in Castle Rock. The Symposium fee is $12 for early bird registration by March 23 and $15 at the door per attendee and includes lunch and handouts. Seating is limited, please RSVP with payment by March 23 to 720-733-6930. For more information please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for noxious weeds. 2015 Online Tax Calculator Now Available Using this online tool, property owners in Douglas County can calculate the cost of services provided by County Government based on the County’s portion of the property owner’s total tax bill. Please visit www.douglas. co.us/taxes and discover how much an individual property owner pays for County services such as road construction, law enforcement, parks and trails, public health, elections, snow removal, traffic management, and more. Nominations for 2015 Outstanding Youth Awards The Douglas County Youth Initiative Youth Awards recognize teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 who have overcome personal adversity and created positive change in their lives. The awards program provides business, community and civic leaders an opportunity to actively demonstrate their belief in and support for the young people in our communities. Nominations must be recieved no later than March 27. For more information and a nomination form please visit www.douglas.co.us and search for youth initiative. Winter Home Heating Cost Assistance Available Eligible low-income Douglas County households can apply for energy assistance through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) through April 30. For more information and how to obtain an application visit www. douglas.co.us and search for LEAP. www.douglas.co.us For more information or to register for CodeRED please visit www.DouglasCountyCodeRed.com