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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 14,1993 5 For Your Information i Heartworm Heartworm is a blood parasite that is transmitted from dog to dog by a mosquito bite. This parasite is being introduced to Ontario primarily from the States. Dogs that winter in the south may be bitten by a mosquito carrying an infective heartworm larva and transport the infection back to Ontario. The adult heartworm lives in the heart and major vessels. If a male and female worm are present, young worms - "microfilariae" will be produced, produced, and ibegin to circulate in the host's blood. If the dog is bitten by a mosquito, these baby worms will be sucked up with the blood and undergo undergo a series of maturation stages before before becoming infective. At this time when the mosquito bites the next dog the infective microfilaria will enter the host through the puncture wound made by the mosquito bite. The heartworm transmission period period for most of Southern Ontario is June 1st to October 8th. The infection is not detectable until 6 +1/2 months after being bitten. This new informa tion then shows that'testing before the middle of April may not deteqt infections infections from the previous year. Daily Daily medication should be started as soon as your dog has been tested negative negative for heartworm. Monthly medication medication will control infections from the past 30 days, so if you test your dog in May you should start the monthly preventative medicine by June. Routine testing and use of preventative preventative medications will help prevent an increase in heartworm disease in Canada. tfy Canadian gtatmau 62 King St, West, Bowmanville L1C 3K9 Merrill Van Camp was honored on Friday, April 2nd at the annual meeting and banquet of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture held at the Blackstock Community Centre. Centre. He is shown here, proudly displaying the plaque he was presented with by DRFA President President Don Drake for more than 20 years of service to the Federation. Mr. Van Camp was praised for his long and distinguished service to both the Durham and Ontario Federations of Agriculture. He accepted the plaque and a decorator clock and said he wouldn't have stayed so long if he hadn't enjoyed it. "The Federation will always remain deep in my heart," he said. Howie Herrema, 2nd Vice President of the DRFA, was presented with the Lloyd Wilson Memorial Award and a $500 cheque for his contribution to agriculture in the re gi° n ' -- Photo Courtesy Port Perry Star Reader Comments on "Tolerance" Disaster Booklet is Not Enough , Solicitor General for Ontario Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A7 DearSir: Advertisements in our local papers papers ask: "Planning for An Emergency Emergency Handbook...Have You Received Your Copy?". Many people live outside the. 10 . r km. prescribed disaster evacuation zone, and have, consequently, not been provided with a Nuclear Disas- . ter Handbook. I foresee that those ,■ . who live near the evacuation centres will experience considerable difficulty difficulty as great volumes of traffic arrive, !" unknowingly, at their doorstep during '"disaster evacuation. It seems to me, that residents in the evacuation centre neighbour- ' ! hoods also' ought to be advised of : events as they unfold; in part, to be [.prepared for the hoards of panicky \ people descending upon their com- ,• munity. Consequently, wouldn't the same procedure for notifying residents residents in evacuation communities be necessary; say, telephone notification in a 10 km. area of the people collection collection centres. . In addition, while I do not profess to be a climatologist, the planet is subject to wind patterns, some more prevalent than çthers. I am not aware if any studies of predominant wind patterns have been conducted in relation relation to the location of the nuclear generating stations, but one would assume assume that families who would be directly directly impacted by prevailing winds carrying radipactivc contamination should also be notified immediately following an'accident'. You will recall that following the Chernobyl disaster, .prevailing winds carried radioactive contamination as far away as the Scandinavian countries countries where the first detection of the accident' was made public. Indeed, did the winds not carry Chernobyl's contamination to Canada? Lawyers to Speak To Local Students I make these points with calm consideration. What I ask of the disaster disaster planners is due consideration to my community, to my family. True, it is not enough to worry about the 'possibility and consequences of a nuclear nuclear disaster. But, rather than 'run away' from the problem, I am better advised to ensure that you prepare BEYOND adequate levels of protection protection for our community. This, I suggest, suggest, has not been achieved. I would appreciate your early response response to my comments. In addition, I would appreciate a copy of the Nuclear Nuclear Disaster Handbook for my family. family. Sincerely, Helen MacDonald R.RM1 Newtonville, Ont,\ ■ - L0A1J0 DearSir: l am writing to you regarding the recent "Outlook" article by Ms. Laura Laura J. Richards (March 24, 1993). It is not my desire to respond to Ms. Richards Richards comments regarding Mr. Cavil- la's speech in Oshawa since I was not able to be present to hear him and, unlike Ms. Richards, I would not want to make my comments from secondary source material. What I would like to comment upon, however, is the question raised by Ms. Richards in her opening remarks. remarks. She raises the question, "what is tolerance?" I would like to suggest that Ms. Richards is asking the wrong question. The question that should be asked is this: "are there any moral absolutes absolutes by which society's conduct should be governed?" Those of us who profess the Christian Faith and who believe that God has given us moral absolutes that are in force for all generations of mankind do not accept the premise implied by Ms. Richards that in so Jr. Farmers Say Thanks for Help Dear Sir: Thank you so much for your generous generous donation. With your help we were able to raise over $16,000.00 for Agriculture in the Classroom, at our recent March Conference. The story in the newspaper was great!!!!! Sincerely yours Shelley Holliday Provincial Director Durham East Junior Farmers doing we advocate an attitude of intolerance. intolerance. We believe the teaching of God's Word that "if it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men" (Rom. 12:18). If this is not tolerance, I don't know what is. The truth of the matter is that in our society today there are many, such as Ms. Richards, who are, in fact, pushing for an agenda in which society is willing to accept that homosexuality, homosexuality, abortion, etc. arc morally morally acceptable. Anyone who questions the morality of these is therefore accused accused of being intolerant. It would seem that any kind of behaviour behaviour is to be accepted and tolerated tolerated but that which seeks to confront mankind with the laws given by tire God of Creation. I would like to ask Ms. Richards to think again about her remarks and to ask herself if perhaps she is not the one who is guilty of intolerance. Sincerely, Reverend Claude D. DePrine, HI Pastor Tips Needed to Solve Armed Robbery Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are asking for the Public's help in solving an Armed Robbery which occurred in Oshawa on Monday, February 8th. At 9:30 p.m. a lone male entered the Beer Store at 285 Taunton Road East armed with a double barrelled sawed off shotgun. The suspect pointed the firearm at the two store employees and then at the cash register register and stated, "Take all the money out of the till and put it in a bag." The victim followed instructions and placed the money into a grey plastic hand out bag with orange printing on it. The employee was also forced to open the safe and turn over the bills but not the change. The suspect then left the store walking backwards out the door keeping the shotgun aimed at the victims. The suspect was last seen walking south along the west side of the store. The suspect is described as male, white, 35-40 years old, 6'1" tall, 220 lbs., stocky build with a fair com- nipYînn rr c was wearing a green kha ki work coat, green sailor-style toque, black scarf wrapped around his mouth and nose, dark pants and black leather gloves.. The suspect also wore silver rimmed glasses. A re-enactment of this crime will be shown on CITY TV, Chaimcl 57, Cable 7, on Thursday April 15th during during the 6 and 10 p.m. news. It will also be shown on CHEX TV in Peterborough Peterborough and CKVR TV in Barrie on Friday April 16th again during the news. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of this suspect. Police need the Public's help in solving this crime and arc asking you to call in. As a caller you will not be asked to identify identify yourself or have to go to Court. The Crime Stoppers phone num- 436-8477 that's 436-TIPS Sergeant Grant Arnold is the coordinator coordinator with the Durham Regional Crime Stoppers and writes this article to help combat crime. More than 150 lawyers will visit high schools throughout the province on Law Day, April 15, to introduce students to this year's theme: One Hundred Years of the Criminal Code. The Speakers' Bureau is operated throughout the year, but is most in demand during the annual Law Day celebrations. The Speakers' Bureau programme also takes a leading role m mock trial competitions which are an important feature of the events leading up to Law Day. In preparation preparation of the mock trial, Canadian Bar Association - Ontario (CBAO) solicits solicits help from members willing to give a few hours of their time to coach a mock trial team of high school students, students, or to act as judges in the regional regional tournaments. CBAO works with the public to provide a better understanding of the law and the legal profession. Through its Speakers Bureau, CBAO has been able to reach out to students, students, community groups and service clubs about legal issues and the justice justice system. CBAO is a voluntary organization which represents more than 15,000 lawyers, judges, and law students throughout the province. Its mandate is legal education, legal research and law reform. Watch for this special section coming to you on Wednesday, May 19 in The Canadian Statesman Send us your favourite photograph. There will be a winner in each of four categories: • Most Unusual Pet • Funniest Looking Pet • Cutest Pet • Best Photograph s 50.00 in Statesman Bucks for each winner. 983-8279 Ian Andrews Owner/Operalor SPECIALIZING IN: Interlocking Brick and Retaining Wall Installation « Drivownyo • Walkwnyo • Patioo Rotalnlng Walls Gardon Walla Slopa Driveway Curbing FULLY INSURED • TRUSTED SERVICE GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES 2 Year Wrilton Guaranleo If you are new to Bowmanville... WELCOME SERVICE would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kehoe at 623-0395