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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 8, 2012 · 8 Letters to the editor We all have a part to play in reducing human/wildlife conflict I attended the coyote information seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 31, sponsored by the Town of Oakville. I found Mr. (John) Pisapio's (Ministry of Natural Resources speaker) presentation very informative. One thing I found frustrating was that some residents seemed not to understand that we create these so-called aggressive coyotes by intentionally or unintentionally feeding them. I think it is our responsibility to be the first person to educate our children especially on how to react to a nearby or approaching coyote -- carry/use an air horn for example. Don't turn your back or run away from it. Make noise, yell, throw things but not at their head. We can help by not putting our garbage and green bins out overnight; unneighbourly as it seems -- report those who are doing the wrong thing by feeding coyotes or other wildlife (it is anonymous); educate our neighbours on the solutions to these problems; keep our trails clean; walk dogs on a short leash -- mine doesn't seem to mind her four-foot leash (I think flexible leashes should be banned and I have the scars on my legs to prove it). We have been approached and have had a coyote run up to us as well, and managed to scare it off. Be aware of your surroundings when walking in areas where you know coyotes have been seen. Coyotes can't be relocated or shot on sight. The Town can only do so much. It is working to make people more aware of the situation with signage and website information. If you see a problem that needs addressing, contact your councillor or the Town. We can all be more pro-active in a safe and conscientious manner and be part of the solution in dealing with human/wildlife conflicts. Donna Sheppard, Oakville Once again, I beat you guys to another finish line. Love, Frankie. Waiting for action on coyote concerns More parity Continued from page 6 e hockey results in the HSSAA suggests that there is greater parity in this league than there is in the Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association (ROPSSAA), which is a great advantage. If I were coaching in HSSAA, I would certainly vote to maintain the status quo. George Brett, Oakville Until the next election, perhaps we have no tantly, safely enjoy our tax-supported open spacalternative but to hound our elected councillors es. on the issue of coyotes. Until our current councillors come to their Will it take a more serious injury, or even senses and commit to a responsible solution, as worse, before our Town of Oakville deals with the a minimum, Oakville should include coyotes problem? under its leash/muzzle dog (coyote) bylaw. Besides Oakville's leash/muzzle dog bylaw, as Otherwise, councillors should be given the among other bylaws, we law-abiding taxpayers are opportunity to expose their children and pets to restricted from controlling the trees on our prop- predatory visitors in their own backyards or, as erties and are limited from fully enjoying many of Jessica Gautby's Grade 2 Palermo Public School our parks and playgrounds because we cater to class suggests, expel the coyotes from our neighthe geese, which populate and spoil them. bourhoods. Now, we cannot entirely or, more imporRobert Smallhorn, Oakville Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @BeaverSports or @Halton_Photog waste electronics unplugged $15.00 OFF GLAMOUR 15% OFF LOOT GIRL BIRTHDAY PARTY BAG PACKAGES At Sharkeys Cuts for Kids, the birthday girl and her friends enjoy an extraspecial "Glamour" Day! The party takes place in our special "Glamour Girl" dressing room, where the birthday girl and her friends are treated like stars! Appliances and Electronics 100 pound Minimum, items must be outside. Televisions, monitors, stereos, speakers, washers and dryers, fridges, freezers, computers & accessories and much more... recycle your unwanted electronics Collection of Unwanted ! E E FR 905-257-5515 · www.sharkeyscutsforkids.com *Limit one per customer, per party Coupon valid at Oakville location only. Present coupon to stylist. Offer valid until July 31, 2012. Coupon must be presented at time of booking. (South/East corner of Trafalgar and Dundas in the Longos/Canadian Tire plaza) 380 Dundas Street East, Oakville, ON L6H 6Z9 SU SUMMER M M E R CA CAMP MP O OPTIONS PTIONS F FOR OR 2012 CHECK OUT YOUR CHILD'S F R E E COMMUNITY EVENT! 1-877-910-2929 PORT CREDIT ARENA 40 Stavebank Road Thursday February 9, 2012 6:30-8:00pm IROQUOIS RIDGE C.C 1051 Glenashton Drive Explore Ontario's Finest Day, Overnight, Academic & Sports Camps All Under One Roof! For more information visit: campexpo@rogers.com