Coyotes are part of nature
I am so very tired of hearing about the coyotes. Yes, there are coyotes in the world. And yes, they need to eat. And if humans have built their homes where coyotes live, then your small pets might fall prey to coyotes.
This does not make coyotes a threat to humans at all. It’s called “the cycle of life” or “nature.” We are suppose to be a part of this cycle, honor it and live by it … but we have become so disconnected from nature that anything that is not under our control we want to obliterate, destroy and conquer it.
So sad that these “predator managers” can’t find a better way to spend their extra time, like helping our “Blue and Gold star” military families or using their lives to make their city more planet-conscious. And if you are going to focus on coyotes, be their protector not their enemy.
Coyotes need protection from humans—NOT the other way around.
Humans are the true predators and need to be managed.
The number one problem that humans face is ourselves.
We are creating our own extinction by making irresponsible, greed based and uneducated choices.
The solution is to become aware of nature and how we affect it. And stop making choices that are not good for nature and our “Mother Earth” (the only planet we have). Humans deserve everything they get if they don’t start making planet-conscious decisions. our father in a private family setting.
We have set up a web site for friends and family to share stories and pictures of Mark. We will use this Web site as a collection point to create a lasting memorial for the best brother, husband, father, son, uncle, cousin, and friend one could ever have.
We will miss Mark, and need your help remembering him. Please visit: www.memorialwebsites.legacy.com/markbixby.
Theresa Bixby
Long Beach
making planet-conscious decisions. Period.
Coyotes are the least of our problems. Coyotes deserve to be here as much as anybody/anything else. And if we kill the coyotes, we are affecting the balance of nature and the consequences will not be good.
People who live in areas where there is wildlife need to educate themselves and their children so they can understand how to commune with the wildlife…not fear it and destroy it.
People in places where there are coyotes should have larger dogs that are trained to act like dogs to protect.
Our survival depends on the survival of all living species. And we have the job of protecting and preserving.
The people who started “Predator Managers” seem to be starting a business that preys on the fears of people who are not educated about coyotes. Their shirts show a coyote with its mouth open and fangs showing as a scary animal. Educate yourself and become a protector of the coyotes. In turn you will be protecting yourself and your family.
Chani Demello
Sun Region
Who do I call?
I am contacting you to find out who I would have to reach in order to continue the Miss Seal Beach Pageant. After reading your Thursday, Feb. 25 article on the organization, I was moved. At that moment and after much consideration, I knew that I could not let those girls down. I myself, being a former Mr. Seal Beach and Mr. California USA, know what great things pageants do for young people. Barbie Meyer truly has been a remarkable individual. Without her, this organization would have been lost a long time ago. I can’t imagine this opportunity no longer being available to the youth of Seal Beach (and the surrounding communities). Thank you very much.
Bijan Mohseni
Editor’s Note: Recently, Children Today’s co-founder Theresa Bixby and her family suffered the devastating loss of Mark Bixby, their beloved husband and father. A public memorial is being planned to honor him. Below is a note from Theresa with details:
Farewell to community friend
Our family is thankful to all of you who have sent well wishes and prayers since Mark’s passing. This coming Friday, March 25, there will be a 10 a.m. public celebration of his life.
It will be held at the base of the Long Beach peninsula at the U.S. Sailing Center and adjacent Alamitos Bay Beach (www.ussclb.org). A few things to share:
Parking will be available on Ocean Blvd. and at the Claremont and Granada lots with shuttle service to the Sailing Center.
If you’re local, ride a bike or walk to save parking for those who may need to be closer.
Prior to the service there will be a large cycling contingent making a memorial ride (8-9 timeframe and route to be determined).
Post service there will be a paddle out ceremony on the bay at approximately noon. BYO flotation device (surfboard, SUP, kayak, canoe, floaties?). You are free to leave it on the beach during the service.
Because of an expected large crowd, we have no plans to provide food. So, eat breakfast, bring a lunch for the beach, etc. Feel free to hang and share stories.
After the paddle out, Mark’s ashes will be scattered at sea near our father in a private family setting.
We have set up a web site for friends and family to share stories and pictures of Mark. We will use this Web site as a collection point to create a lasting memorial for the best brother, husband, father, son, uncle, cousin, and friend one could ever have.
We will miss Mark, and need your help remembering him. Please visit: www.memorialwebsites.legacy.com/markbixby.
Theresa Bixby
Long Beach
Thanks for wider bike lane
I want to thank CalTrans for widening the 6 inch bike lane on Seal Beach Boulevard South over the 405 Freeway. The bike lane was decreased to 6 inches, the point at which it was dangerous to bikers and walkers. The increased lane width is sincerely appreciated.
Jim Salvate
Rossmoor’s New Dilemma
Attempts to incorporate Rossmoor have been going on since August of 1960. In 1965, Orange County 2nd Second District Supervisor David Baker, LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission), Seal Beach Manager Lee Risner and property owner Judge Alfred Gittelson colluded to annex the Rossmoor Shopping Center to Seal Beach without the knowledge or input from residents. This set a precedent for extralegal attempts on our boundaries.
Even after a decisive vote against Incorporation’s Measure U in 2008, (72 percent to 28 percent), Supervisor John Moorlach states in Sun Newspapers March 3, article “Considering a mega city,” that Orange County wants to get rid of unincorporated communities.
Since John Moorlach now chairs the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission, who represents the interests of Rossmoor?
Sun Newspapers has published recent articles by members of Citizens Association of Sunset Beach about their legal contest with LAFCO’s and Huntington Beach’s attempts to circumvent protective constitutional and local codes to force Sunset Beach into annexation.
I view this as a likely blueprint for future treatment of Rossmoor by OCLAFCO and, potentially, Los Alamitos.
Eric Christensen observed in his article to Sun Newspapers (Feb. 24, 2011) that LAFCO and Los Alamitos may have crafted an alliance to acquire and control Rossmoor assets. However, instead of offering encouragement, he added, “There is no longer a choice to just ‘stay the way we are’ with the county providing services.”
In actuality, we have alternatives to the choices arbitrarily offered us. We should distrust entities making directives without including citizens in the decision-making process or offering economic impact reports.
The Latent Powers Workshop held at Rush Park Auditorium on Jan. 11, did nothing to allay my doubts. Presiding over this event were Los Alamitos Mayor Pro Tem Troy D. Edgar and Council Member Marilynn Poe.
Los Alamitos’ “General Plan” was presented as a mandate. A map of the Los Alamitos area was projected on the wall with the outline of Rossmoor labeled only with the designation, “suburban residential”. Rossmoor, we were told, lies within Los Alamitos’ “sphere of influence.” I have a crafty name for all this too, Anschluss!
Concerns not yet covered by media were expressed by two dozen residents during the public address session of the meeting.
Cary Parton asked how “Latent Powers” (contracting out for utilities and services) is any different from cityhood.
E.R. Wilkinson believed RCSD was seeking too much power, “Can we reverse the decision if we don’t like it…how can Orange County delegate powers to Los Alamitos over us”?
John Hunt was undecided about potential benefits of latent powers but asked for: 1. A long-term financial analysis and projection and 2. Assurance of the county’s continued irrevocable support in balance with cost-of-living increases.
Phil Wyels declared that the need for latent powers has already been resolved, that Rossmoor residents are satisfied with services and utilities, especially police response and patrol schedule. Wyels also opined the need for financial analysis with any latent powers proposal. “Who gets the utility tax [with latent powers in effect]? We’d be smarter to wait and see the impact of the new [state and federal] budgets”. Jim Alexander recounted times when the RHA met quarterly with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, “They always helped and worked with us”. Regarding latent powers, Jim admonished, “Try ONE first”!
Bern Lefson’s speech was brief and direct, “What are the unintended consequences of accepting latent powers? What is the next shoe Orange County will drop?”
Diane Rush
Original Rossmoor Resident
Rossmoor Preservation Committee Against Measure U
