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<p class=MsoTitle>Bear Facts</p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>            </span>Black
Bears sightings as we all know in Beachwood, are on an increase. The bear
population has been climbing rapidly and it is estimated that there are 3,000
black bears west of the Connecticut River. Bears are not staying in the
forests, and the main reason is <b>FOOD. </b>The available berries have been
reduced and the acorns from last season have been consumed. Although bears are
secretive and shy by nature, they are wild and unpredictable animals and may
become aggressive in response to abuse or undue provocation. </p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><u>The following recommendations are a compilation from
several sources.<o:p></o:p></u></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Don’t
feed the bears or leave food for them.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Don’t
feed domestic animals outside.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 39.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>3.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Remove
all birdfeeders throughout the year.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 39.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>4.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Don’t
harass the bears</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 39.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>5.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Garbage
bags and containers are the most visible attraction for bears. Place bags and
containers in a secure shed until pick up day. Or deposit garbage bags at the
Town Transfer Station on Church Street daily when conducting errands. The
transfer station will be open from 10:00am to Noon beginning Sunday July 7<sup>th</sup>.
Remember that bears are capable of remembering from year to year the location
of reliable sources of food.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 39.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>6.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Secure
whistles for children and adults to frighten bears.</p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:3.0pt'><u>If you are confronted by a
bear.<o:p></o:p></u></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Stand
still and make loud noise. Whistles and air horns can be effective.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Avoid
eye contact with the bear.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Slowly
back off.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list 39.0pt'><![if !supportLists]>4.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>When
a bear appears aggressive, the hair on its neck stands up and he may rock from
side to side. The upright position to a bear is an aggressive act. If possible,
crouch down and begin to retreat.</p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:39.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><![endif]>Don’t
antagonize the bear!</p>

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