fencing, which can be quite expensive, guard dogs, and driving sheep into the barn at night, which is hard on the sheep, time consuming, and no guarantee of working because some farmers have found sheep dead within their barns." As a result, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture would like to see the government allow the use of snares to trap coyotes, provide greater funding for fencing to protect livestock, and allow farmers to hire hunters or trappers to eliminate problem animals. It should be noted that coyotes have flourished and even expanded their range in the face of human attempts to control them. Shooting, trapping, and poisoning have not been effective. In fact, some research has indicated that the persecution of coyotes may have produced a smarter and more adaptable strain-- not quite what most farmers had in mind. Also, one must recognize the valuable role coyotes play in controlling agricultural pests such as rabbits and mice. "Coyotes fill an important predatory niche in the food chain, and without them there would be serious repercussions," says Miller. "We need to co-exist with nature, and respect it and the role that wildlife play in our ecosystem. We're encroaching on natural habitat for wildlife like coyotes, and as we do encounters will become more frequent. This is one of the reasons Conservation Halton wants to protect and preserve natural areas in our region, so there is habitat for wildlife without coming into conflict with humans." It would seem coyotes are here to stay. Like other animals that call Halton home, we must find a way to live at peace with them and learn to appreciate them for what they are. Independently Owned & Operated wbaguley@trebnet.com $649,000 HIGH ON THE HILL OVERLOOKING THE RIVER Multi-level living with many decks and windows to enjoy the views of Terra Cotta. 3 bdrms, floor-toceiling stone FP, sauna & several walkouts. 6.37 acres with sep. 2 bdrm cottage on the river. Call Wayne Baguley* 519-9415151 or 905-450-3355. TERRA COTTA $1,899,000 HORSES 89 ACRE HORSE FARM 4+1 bedroom country home with wood flrs & spacious rms for your family. For the horses - barn w/16 stalls, tack rm, wash stall, grooming stalls & step-up viewing rm, 80 x 180 arena, 12 paddocks. Call Wayne Baguley* 519-941-5151 or 905450-3355. ERIN COTTAGE $939,000 2 HOMES PLUS HORSE FACILITIES $699,000 Main house has 5 bdrms. Legal second residence ideal for Inlaws or tenants. Plus indoor arena, tack room, wash stall, barn with 18 stalls, sand ring, heated shop, 6 paddocks. All this set on 10 acres w/pond. Call Wayne Baguley* 519941-5151 or 905-450-3355. CALEDON LL WATERFA VERY PRIVATE SETTING! Log home on 1.65 acres with gorgeous landscaping, stream, serenity garden and 4 waterfalls. Log home with wide pine floors, vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and lower level inlaw suite with walkout. TERRA COTTA $539,000 COUNTRY RETREAT ON 4 ACRES $749,000 Charming log home with pine f l o o r s , beamed ceilings & third floor loft. Curl up with a good book in front of the stone fireplace or sit on the porch and enjoy the views. Barn & workshop/garage. Wayne Baguley* 905-450-3355 or 519-941-5151. ERIN TURN OF THE CENTURY Charming turn of the century stone house with 4 bdrms, stone fireplace, balcony off 2nd floor. Set back from the road on 90 acres with pond, fields, trees, rolling land & bank barn. Call Wayne Baguley* 519941-5151 or 905-4503355. ERIN $1,200,000 YOUR VERY OWN BEACH TROUT Large stocked pond & two creeks flow through this gorgeous property. Hrdwd and softwood bush, trails, b r i d g e . Artesian well. Very private setting! Partially fin. bsmt with recording studio, fruit cellar & workshop. Call Wayne Baguley* 519-9415151 or 905-450-3355. PUSLINCH $469,000 HISTORIC EXCHANGE HOTEL One of the most charming buildings in the area. Was used as 7 apartments after being converted from original hotel. Currently under substantial renovations. New septic system. Property being sold "as is". Call Wayne Baguley* 519 941-5151 or 905-4503355. HILLSBURGH Mississauga resident Michele Vuckovic shot these photos of a coyote she observed wandering around Port Credit recently. She watched the animal digging in a backyard garden. LOTS · 25 acres of rolling land with trees at back of property. Ideal for horse/hobby farm. $279,000 · 24 acres of rolling land with space for crops and grazing. Mixed bush. Natural pond. $349,000 OF · 61+ acres with trails. Heavily treed for privacy. Bldg permit available. $539,000 LAND · 86 acres of flat open land with bush at back on main road. $799,000 See more country properties at www.waynebaguley.com S I D E R O A D S H A LT O N H I L L S SPRING · 2010 11 Lasagna Special 134 Guelph Street, Georgetown Buy One Get One 1/2 Price With Coupon Pick-up Orders Only 877-2277-8 Business Hours: Monday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday 4 p.m. to 12 midnight Expires May 31, 2010