-- | OO Milton Canadian Champion | Thursday, April 12, 2018 insidehalton.com COMMUNITY Spring and summer are prime nesting seasons for a Check shrubs for tiny occupants before pruning: Keep cats inside, dogs on leash and check your lawn before mowing to keep young animals safe. Ls Keep your yard clear of strings so animals won't be- come tangled. Keep a swimming pool cover on when the pool is not in use. Install a chimney screen to pfevent nesting. Store garbage in a con- tainer witha tight-fitting lid. Visit flap.org for tips on preventing birds from striking windows. If you find a wildlife ba- by, it is probably not an or- phan. The parent may be nearby but hiding from you. Some young animals may look like orphans but variety of wildlife that might be found on your property. (SENSE Here are a few ways to > ------ help keep {hem safe. LOAD UP ON SAVINGS LEDs, power bars, "dimmers and more Canada Computers, Canadian Tire, John's No Frills, Superstore, Lowe's, NLYTN, The Home Depot, TSC Stores, Walmart per bulb &< 10 bulbs ENERGY STAR® | ENERGY STAR® Setired specialty ~ general LEDs (A-lamp) PLUS MUCH MORE! -For a complete list of participating retailers and offer details, visit SaveonEnergy.ca/DealDays -- } Re : -- - , Presenting Sponsor Milton Hydro Official Mark of the independent Electricity System Operator. Used under licence WHEELS Benefitting The Darling Home for Kids these tips for homeowners are living independently. A wild animal needs help if it has.obvious injuries, has a dead parent nearby, is cov- ered in fleas or is shivering. Call the Oakville Milton Humane Society at 905-845- 1551 if you see an animal in distress. The OMHS Emer- gency Service is available bs | a Help keep wildlife safe with - OMHS/ photo This tiny screech owl was rescued after it remained - on a ledge for 36 hours. The Oakville & Milton Humane Society was called and the owl was assessed, transferred to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for treatment and care, and eventually released in Oakville close to where it was found. 24 hours a day, seven days a ° week. For more information about what to do when you find orphaned and injured animals call the OMHS or visit www.ontariowildlife- rescue.ca. Rehab Centres are also listed for specific animals. SU N\A TNH 2h Ty]: Start/Finish: Mattamy National Cycling Centre, 2015 Pan Am Bivd., Milton ATTENTION ALL CYCLISTS! Dufferin Aggregates REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.RIDEWITHWHEEL! » Tons of prizes, sponsor swag and gifts! + PLUS... Meet the pros and our special dignitaries, including olympic cyclists Dede and Michael Barry * Choose your distance and experience the stunning views of the Niagara escarpment: 100 km - 50 km - 25 km » Free lunch and refreshments for all registered riders. Intro Cycling Assocation