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24 according to Merksamer. That. however. wasn‘t the last time the coyote would pay the Merksamer property_a visit_. The coyote retui’ned later that same day and stared down Merksamer. who headed indoors as fast as she could. She then saw it dig up a dead rabbjt her yard. V'Twondered why the coyote was so ter- ritorial." she said. It made a return visit the following day and had a stare-ofi with a neighbour who was on his riding mower. The coyote was hanging around the Loretta Crescent area earlier this month because a family of six burrowed under a shed on property owned by the bongman family. The Longmans didn't even know they were there until May 19 when another Anderson Haulage Baxter Kitchens Inc. Circles 8 Squares Bakery Budget waing Candlelight 8 Memories Century Mill Chapel Ridge Funeral Home I Design Attitude Freedom Transportation Hugh Dodd Investments 8 Insurance Rou§e River Farms . om on the (ob S.C.S. Consultln Land Development rs Stouflvllle Tbyota Stouffvllle Sun-THDune w-s Prayer amidst Medl sponsor flame Wowfir 3013 14%, 2015 Speaker: Adam Rumball - Chaplin, Toronto Blue Jays 905-642-3632 PURPOSE STATEMENT: To affirm the strong Christian roots and heritage of the Town of Whltchurch Stouffvllle and to be a voice of the community, along with many other voices that say we still hold true to this heritage and faith today. And further to demonstrate that the Christian Faith ls real and valid and that the community is stronger and better because of the faith of its residents. The Whitchurch-Stouffvilie Prayer Breakfast offers an opportunity, at least yearly, for all members of the community, including those who may not worship regularly, to give thanks and worship our Lord and to pray for His guidance to all our politicians and political decisions at the Federal, Provincial and local level and to pray for our Emergency Services and others who help to keep our community strong safe and loving. (gianfis t0 0257' 2914 qwnsors WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE PRAYER BREAKFAST Our 13m Annual Prayer Brealgfas? has been Celebrated and enjoyed by all who attended From m 1. Please Support Them When You Ca'n neighbour left a note on their door inform ing them of the squattera “It was a little bit alarming," Ian bongman said of the coyote family. which included mom. dad and four babies. under the. shed at the back of their one-acre property. She suspects they've been there since April and it is when; the pups “(eye t_)q_rn_. bongman said she contacted the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to have them removed. but they would not come out. A wildlife removal service did. “MNR's role is to provide education and advioetolandownersonhowlopmventand addlessoonflictwithwildliflememisapub- licsafetyflskposedbymdldlifapcopleshould contactmehbcalpoliceorcallml." spokes- personkhlamalfiowalsldsaidinanemail. Animal control and Town ofWhitchun‘h- Stoufiville bylaw officers are not equipped to deal with wildlife. according to senior bylaw Main Street Printing Moller Insurance Norton McMullen a Company Chartered Accountants Pace Credit Union Paul Calandra. MP wwwpaukmdncom officer Linda Mainprim. ipngman said a removal company worker went to the shed and was greeted ‘by a growi- ing mamma coyote. He told Longman there was nothing he could do but also thought by him approaching their den. that might be enough to make them mole on. It {night have worked. They have not been seen since. However. coyotes are territorial so it is possible they may return. “it's something wé'ne always going to have to be aware of.” Longman said. Coyotes are opportunistic feeders and will eat meat. dead animals. fruit and vegetables In the winter. they mostly consume rabbits and deer. In the spring and summer they turn to small mammals. wild berries and birds “The worst part is these things are so incredibly adaptable and they are getting more and more brawn." lohn Ellis of lelson Wildlife Control told yorlueglon.com in 201 l. In her 15 years as {I bylaw? officer. this is the first time Mainprize has heard of coyotes set- ting up house under a resident's shed. :We're moving into their areas. They're finding safe places to have their litters. I wasn't shocked at all." she On May 6. a fox attacked Maegan (‘tamto's cat. (Bamto saw a fox across the street from her Victoria Street home around 7 pm. "A couple hours later. my cat never comes home." she said. ’lhiflles. a 12 to 20-year-old outdoor cat. was attacked that night on Clark Street near Sunset Boulevard. A resident saw the incident take place. scared the fox away and called animal control. according to (iamto. All Wk X‘Hf.‘\( GM'O Your day will be equally exciting all ol the polo field - boutiques, silent auction, hall time entertainment, champagne divot stamp, lace painting, children's village, perlect polo picnic, art walk, best hat contest and more You won’t want to miss thisl ' \KJUINK AKI u . . -QUES “"MPAGNE DIVOT ST}: Gormky Polg Centre: 13491 _ Leslie Riphmqqd Bill Admission: $15.00/porson (children under 12 admimd he) lay “chm who at Mn.” Mo éflEARI “1L A can! rm: so: A sum CAUSE L310 “K‘NIC ‘QLF TIME ENTERTAINMEP 'QT C(‘NTEST PONM )RS 6f ‘5‘- "0r JUNE 20-22, 2014 l-x Animal control came and took 'h’uffles to a veterinarian clinic in Alllston. She was returned to Stouffvllle once Gamto found out where she was She spent four days in a local clinic and racked up a $1,000 blll getting her damaged left shoulder treated. “She was a little bit banged up.“ she said. "They didn't know if she was actually going to make it or not because she was traumatized." Tmfiles now has a “wonky leg” but is on the road to recovery and even caught a chipmunk this week. according to Gamto. Her days of wandering local streets are. however. over. In 201 l. a coyote or two were spotted wandering around the Hoover Park Drive and Recve's Way area. In one incident. a resident claimed it followed a woman down the road. Howtomnconnictswuhcoyotos‘ Neva! feed them. as that makes them less feadul ot humans Keep your garbage and compost contanners secured and in an enc|osed space Use motion sensms on yon! property Ctose of! spaces undet porches and sheds How to mono: your dog: SmalI dogs may be vuewed as prey Keep on a leash Carry a flashlight on nnghmme waiks CIean up after youv dog as coyotes are attracted to dog Source: Mmistry of Natural Resources websate ontano UHL .’P WHAT TO DO