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Do You Know How to Protect Your Property from Coyotes? Steps to Protect You and Your Property From Nuisance Animals and Other Wildlife Many residents of Orange County have expressed concerns about coyote sightings and the consequences of predator animals within the urban environment. Several residents have lost their pets to these skilled hunters because they were not aware of recent coyote activity in the area. Coyotes are found in ALL areas of Orange County. Contrary to popular belief, these animals do not require open space or “wild areas” to survive. In fact, most coyotes within the urban setting are the offspring of generations of coyotes who lived and flourished in the urban areas of Orange County. Though these animals are far from domesticated, they are very comfortable living in close proximity to human be-
Recycle Your Used Batteries – Cypress Residents Only Drop Them Off at Cypress City Hall & Cypress Senior Center Today
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ings. They have little fear of humans and are frequently seen trotting along within a few feet of joggers, bikers and horseback riders. While not normal-
ly a danger to human beings, coyotes will display defensive behaviors if threatened or corPlease see page 2
Cypress Committee Organizes for 35th Annual Community Festival At its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, members of the Cypress Festival Committee organized to set plans in motion for the 2015 Cypress Community Festival celebrating the anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Cypress in July 1956. This year will mark the 35th Annual Community Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, July 25, at Oak Knoll Park immediately following the Cypress 5k/10k Run/Walk.
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The Cypress community can be proud that its Festival is the largest single-day event of its kind in Orange County, annually attracting tens of thousands of visitors to enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts booths, a car show, vendor booths, kids rides, a chili cookoff and salsa competition, and a pancake breakfast. The Festival Committee is made up of individual volunteers and civic groups. The civic groups include the Cy-
press Area Chamber of Commerce — in charge of commercial vendor booths; the Friends of Cypress Parks & Recreation — organizing the car show, chili cook-off and salsa competition; and the Cypress Kiwanis, untiring flippers of pancakes and sausage patties. The first step in organizing for this year’s huge anniversary was to nominate and elect a slate of new officers: Please see page 2
The City of Cypress is pleased to participating in a battery recycling program. This program is designed so batteries that would otherwise be disposed of into the trash are collected for recycling. In fact, all of the battery types listed below are recycled into new materials. Residents can dispose of the following batteries: -NiCad - rechargeable -Alkaline/Zinc/Carbon one time use -Nickel Zinc - one time use -Silver Oxide - one time use (hearing aid, etc.) -Nickel Metal Hydride - rechargeable (used in cell phones) -Lithium Ion - recharge-
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Protect Your Property From Wildlife Continued from page 1
nered; therefore, it is important to leave a comfortable distance between you and a coyote. Small pets can easily become coyote prey. Cats and small dogs should not be allowed outside alone, even in a fenced yard. It is highly recommended that their owner always accompany small pets. Though coyotes generally hunt between sunset and sunrise, they can be observed at all hours of the day and will not pass up the opportunity for an easy meal. A dog or cat left in a backyard can be taken in a matter of moments. If you do encounter a coyote that behaves aggressively, you have probably gotten too close to its prey or its family. Increase the “comfort zone� between you and the coyote. A coyote behaves in a similar way as domestic dogs that are defending their territory and family. Even a fully fenced yard will not keep out a hungry, athletic coyote. These animals are extremely agile and can easily scale any residential fence. All children should be taught from a very early age to avoid strange animals, whether domestic or
Cypress Annual Community Festival Continued from page 1
non-domestic. They should never attempt to feed a wild animal. When older children are hiking or are in parks, they should be instructed on coyote safety. Eradication and/or relocation of the urban coyote is not effective. These programs actually provide a vacuum in nature, causing these animals to have even larger litters, ultimately increasing the coyote population. Many steps can be taken to protect you and your property from nuisance animals like coyotes and other wildlife. Practicing these defensive measures will minimize the nuisance and losses caused by urban coyotes: -Fence off animal enclosures (fully enclose if possible). -Keep cats and small dogs indoors or in the close presence of an adult. -Feed pets indoors. -Store trash in covered heavy-duty containers. -Keep yards free from potential shelter such as thick brush and weeds. -Enclose the bottoms of porches and decks. -Eliminate potential food and water sources, such as fallen fruit and standing water.
Officers of the Cypress Community Festival Committee are shown left to right: Todd Seymore, Chair; Maria Daniels, Secretary; Lynn Adams, Treasurer; Wanda Slade, Vice-Chair - Courtesy photo
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-Todd Seymore, Chair; -Wanda Slade, Vice-Chair; -Lynn Adams, Treasurer;
-Maria Daniels, Secretary. Volunteers are needed to work on the following committees: -Development of Festival Sponsors, chaired by Lynn Adams and Wanda Slade; -Operations; -Booths and Vendors, chaired by Wanda Slade; -Entertainment, chaired by Jon Ramos; -Public Relations, Social Media, and Festival Website, chaired by Shelley Henderson;
-Coloring Contest, chaired by Maria Daniels; and -Volunteer Coordination, chaired by Marie Chance. If you would like to volunteer to help the Festival Committee, or you have questions, email info@cypressfestival.com or visit www.CypressFestival. com. The next scheduled meeting of the Festival Committee will take place on Feb. 18, 2015, at the Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. in Cypress. Meetings are open to the public, and those interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend.
Cypress Battery Recycle Continued from page 1
able (used in computers, cell phones) -Mercury batteries - one time use (hearing aid, watches) Please note, that we do not take car batteries. Batteries can be dropped off during regular business hours at:
- Cypress Civic Center, West Wing (5275 Orange Avenue) - Cypress Senior Center (9031 Grindlay Street) For more information, please contact the Recycling Coordinator at (714) 2296680.
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he State of California recently adopted new laws to simplify the management of common hazardous wastes that are generated by a wide variety of the public and businesses, and pose a lower risk to people and the environment than other hazardous wastes. These laws created the "Universal Waste Rule" and refer to common, but hazardous wastes. The following items are to be managed as Universal Waste when discarded, and no longer placed in the trash, but taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for proper disposal: -Mercury Thermometer -Batteries (carbon-zinc and alkaline [AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt, rechargeable [nickel-cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium ion, and small sealed lead used in security system alarms, computers, and toy vehicles], Mercuric Oxide and Silver Oxide [button-type used in watches, calculators, and hearing aids]) -Fluorescent Lamps (tubes and compact types) -Novelty items that contain batteries (singing greeting cards, flashing athletic shoes, jewelry) -Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs such as televisions, computer monitors) -Consumer Electronic Devices (flat-panel TVs and monitors, computers (CPUs), keyboards, cell and cordless phones, game consoles, stereos, microwaves, etc. - all items containing circuit boards) The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers have been accepting all these items in the past, except for Consumer Electronic Devices, also known as electronic waste
or e-waste. Effective Jan. 1, 2006, electronics are included including computers and laptops. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures regarding security issues with computers (CPU's) and laptops. It is the responsibility of residents to remove or destroy any personal and valuable information from the hard drives. The County of Orange will be responsible for the proper disposal of these items but will not insure the security of information. The hours of operations
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Hernández Bill Calls for Cop Killings to be Classified as Hate Crimes Assemblylaw enforcement member Roger and their families Hernández introin his shootings. duced legislation He issued a manilast Friday, AB festo declaring an 246, that will de“unconventional fine “hate crimes” and asymmetric to include the aswarfare” upon the sassination or the Los Angeles Police attempted assassiDepartment. The nation of a peace search for Dorner officer. The legisspanned three lation stems from counties in SouthAssemblymember Assemblymember Roger ern California: OrHernández‘s per- Hernandez - Courtesy photo ange, Los Angeles sonal family expeand Riverside—enrience when his brother, Gil- dangering the lives of those bert Hernández, was involved residents. in a shooting that targeted poAB 246 is sponsored by lice officers. the Association for Los Ange“Police officers across our les Deputy Sheriffs. President state put their lives at risk dai- Don Jeffrey Steckstated “We ly when they proudly put on support AB 246 as it recogtheir uniform,” said Assembly- nizes the dangers faced by member Hernández. “No one law enforcement officers in should be targeted simply for carrying out their duties. Law wearing a badge. AB 246 will enforcement officers take risks send a loud and clear message: every day to protect communiwe value our law enforcement ties from dangerous criminals officers as those who stand be- and unfortunately many times tween our families and those find themselves targets by the who wish to harm them.” very nature of wearing the uniCalifornia has experi- form. We stand proudly with enced multiple shootings Assemblymember Hernández which have targeted police of- as he moves this important ficers solely because of their piece of legislation which inoccupation. In February 2013, creases the visibility of crime Christopher Dorner targeted on cops.”
Noodle Company Celebrates National Noodle Month
Beef Chow Fun Noodles
Natural 9 Noodle Company at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa will celebrate National Noodle Month with an assortment of spicy and savory noodle dishes from countries all over Asia throughout the month of March. A staple in Chinese cuisine, the beef chow fun is comprised of sautéed flat rice noodles with choice of chicken, beef, shrimp or a seafood variety, priced at $12. Moving further east, the classic Japanese ramen includes sliced barbecue pork, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo strips, bean sprouts and seaweed, and is served in a soy sauce broth, priced at $11. The Vietnamese beef pho is made with Vietnamese rice noodles, slices of rare flank steak, bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño peppers and lime, and is served in a traditional beef broth, priced at $11. The classic Thai dish, pad Thai, includes Thai rice noodles sautéed with chicken, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts and bamboo strips, priced at $12. About Natural 9 Noodle Company Natural 9 Noodle Company is a 4,000-square-foot restaurant offering Asian fare with dishes originating from China, Thailand, Korea, Japan and
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Vietnam inside Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. Natural 9 Noodle Company is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, guests may call (952) 755-5620, visit the website and follow Natural 9 Noodle Company on Twitter and Instagram and become a fan on Facebook. About Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa: Morongo is the premier gaming resort in California. Located in Cabazon, Calif., in the scenic Coachella Valley, Morongo is a prime getaway for residents of Orange County, Ontario, Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Los Angeles. Earning the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for seven consecutive years, Morongo offers 310 wellappointed rooms and suites, a 150,000-square-foot casino floor, an array of restaurants and lounges and continuous world-class entertainment offerings. One of the largest tribal gaming facilities in the country, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is owned and operated by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. For more information please visit: www. morongocasinoresort.com.