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18 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 11,1994 Section Two by Dr. Janice Aluin and Dr. Everett Ttirner Every year as spring rolls around, veterinary clinics throughout Ontario gear up for heartworm season. What is heartworm anyway? Why should I worry about it? How are dogs infected? infected? What are the signs? Are only dogs at risk, what about my cat? Is it treatable? Is it preventable? Heartworm is a parasitic disease of dogs. It can infect cats and other species but only rarely. In Ontario, only the dog is at significant risk. Last year in Ontario there were 254 dogs with heartworm disease. Most of these were in western Ontario. Locally Locally there were dogs in Oshawa, Ajax, Cobourg, Peterborough and Toronto. To date, this spring, there have have been two positive cases of heartworm disease found in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Heartworm disease has been reported to be present in the wild canine population ie, coyotes, wolves. Heartworms are approximately, 8 to 12 inches long. They live in the right side of the heart and are constantly constantly bathed by the dog's blood from which they obtain nourishment. There are male and female worms. They reproduce in the dog and release release microfilariae (baby worms) into the dog's blood stream. * Heartworm is transmitted to dogs through the bite of a mosquito that has been infected by biting an already already infected dog. When it bites another another dog, they are transferred to the new dog. There they migrate to the heart, mature, and start the process over again. The clinical signs of heartworm In Spring, a Young Man's Fancy Turns to Farmers Markets. The arrival of milder temperatures signals the arrival of Farmer's Markets Markets and the following three offer ample ample reason to get out and let the taste buds Celebrate Durham '94. The Oshawa Centre Farmers Market. Market. Every Friday from now until October October 28th, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., some 50 vendors set up in the parking parking lot, on the east side, to offer farm produce, home baking, meats, eggs, bedding plants and more. As local produce comes into season, much of it will end up at the Oshawa Centre Farmer's Market, to the delight of loyal customers. This market has been around for some thirty years and many of the merchants will claim they are the originals? The market is a Stevenson Rd., and Gibb St. The Port Perry Market opens June 11th and runs to October 1st. At the Port Perry Fair Grounds, every Saturday Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the vendors vendors offer foods, baked goods, fresh produce and herbs, along with crafts such as weaving and smocking. Egg grading demonstrations are popular, as are the fresh eggs. Sausage on a bun, with local home-made sausage is a favourite nosh while shopping. Uxbridge Farmers Market opens May 29th and runs every Sunday until until October 30th. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the market is located at Highway 47 and Brock Street in Uxbridge. The season kicks off May 29th with entertainment, something for the kids and the vendors will have plenty to offer, including early lettuce, asparagus and herbs. In addition to fresh produce and baked goods, Uxbridge Uxbridge market features Maple syrup, cider, live trout and bedding plants. Special celebrations throughout the season include a strawberry festival festival with jam making demonstrations; Christmas in July with rum pot making; making; quilting and spinning demonstrations demonstrations in August to celebrate Steam Threshing Days and September brings Celebration of the Arts where artists capture the market scene. The season winds down with a Halloween Pumpkin Carving contest. Children's Play at Liberty Pentecostal Church * \ i 'im Jesus and Me (JAM) Ministries returned to Liberty Pentecostal Church on Saturday evening, April 30, for the presentation of a new drama production. It's entitled "AU I Needed to Know I Learned from the School Custodian." The story is told through music, sound effects, puppets and live performers. The JAM group takes its children's children's shows to a variety of settings, including parks, fairs, festivals and churches. For Your Information New Exhibit on Display at Municipal Administration Centre infection are often those associated with heart failure; coughing, poor exercise exercise tolerance, weakness, congestion, congestion, and death. Coughing is often one of the first signs. Heartworm can be treated. Treatment Treatment generally requires hospitalization. hospitalization. It is quite involved and expensive. expensive. The worms are generally destroyed through the use of medications. medications. Li the past they were sometimes sometimes surgically removed. This is rarely done nowadays. Treatment is much more successful if done early before clinical signs of infection develop. develop. Prevention for heartworm is available available and inexpensive. Prevention is a good idea. Preventable medication is usually given from June to November. November. You should consult with your veterinarian for information on this. Your dog can be tested for heart- worm. A small blood sample is required required to test for the presence of microfilariae. microfilariae. This can be done by your veterinarian in the office. Early detection detection makes treatment easier and more successful. A negative test is essential before placing your dog on preventative medication. Your dog can be tested for heart- worm at any time. In our area the best time to test is during the months of April through June. It takes 6 months from the time of infection until until microfilariae can be detected. The last of the mosquitoes are gone in late September, making spring the ideal testing time. We recommend every dog be tested for heartworm every year. liiil Iliiil 7 m j Oshawa artist Grant McGean displays a few of his paintings on display this month at the town hall in Public Forum on Sexual Assault Alliance House in conjunction with the Ontario Women's Directorate Directorate invites you to a Public Forum on "Sexual Assault Awareness". The forum will be held at the Port Darlington Darlington Marina in Bowmanville on May 26,1994. from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of Alliance Alliance House Women's Shelter and Support Services Inc. is committed to working to establish a shelter for the Municipality of Clarington. Abused Women and their children need a safe and secure environment where they can receive support, information and education that is non- judgemental and respectful. Alliance House has been working to obtain government funding to further this cause. The future vision is to be successful successful working with survivors, to empower empower all women and children who will come to Alliance House for help. Outreach education programs will be provided to bring awareness through a coordinated, comprehensive community community approach and to offer support services as needed. The Board of Directors of Alliance Alliance House are: Rob Evans, Barb Hicks, Diana Chappell, Faye Jones, Bill Jaine, Valerie Mutton, Sandra McCormack, Francine Mutton, Shirley Shirley McLean, Anne Postill, Francine Tardif-Nicholas, Ann Winter, Joan Windover, Susan Taylor and Nancy McCabe. CLUES ACROSS 1. Soundly beaten, but sportingly 4. An extra long operatic solo 7. No domestic nannies here...they live high! (8,5) 9. Each digit has one 10. Damaged reputation (5,3) 12. Meticulous or careful 15. Easy to beat (44) 18. Hard company? 20. Mean mass which the obese exceed (7,6) 21. Probe 22. Fit of temper CLUES DOWN 1. Supernatural with devil in charge 2. An acid solution for immersion • 3. Repeated practice can become a bore 4. Legendary tale settles on the city of wisdom 5. To make very proud 6. Bride-to-be's route 8. ...to wedlock in the student's club 11. High praise 13. Due for payment 14. A sign of something 15. Initially, Peter laid on a woollen cloth 16. Deep sea projectile 17. Choose to put into office 19. Aset of three SOLUTIONS moj, '61 ,33 IH 'Ll IRS'91 proid'Sl uroidurXs'H 8u;mo'EI 3pB[ooovu uo;ufi'g a|Sjv '9 °1B|3'£ XipoSns'k llUQ'g tpng •£ oiuotuog'i NAVOa - urruiirojL 'ii oApa'iz )q3|3M 33UJ3AV'0Z uuygi JOAO-qsng 'Ç[ snojiuaiosuo^ •£[ sXo 5(36[g '01 |niN '6 s|co3 uiuiunopj 'i eusog 'j, psqqrug •[ SSOHOV HOROSCOPES May 15-21 ARIES - March 21/April 20 Your good time may be spoiled because of a friend's grumpy mood. Try to ignore it and enjoy yourself anyway. If you work at home, it's probably time that you got a little' more organized. Go out and buy a file cabinet or any office supplies that will neaten things up. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 If you've been feeling sluggish lately, it wouldn't hurt to go in for a full medical checkup. Perhaps your diet needs to be adjusted. Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables? How about getting regular exercise? What you thought would be a frustrating project turns out to be very rewarding. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Social obligations will keep you busy throughout the week and weekend. Your gift of gab may get you in trouble, trouble, however. Be sure not to give out information about a friend's private life -- even if it doesn't seem too private. A new romance is in the cards for unattached Geminis. CANCER - June 22/July 22 Financial investments will be an issue this week. Be sure to do your research before writing out any checks. You may have to take a tip on short notice. Perhaps you'll have a job offer in another part of the country. A spell of moodiness may hit you towards the end of the week. LEO - July 23/August 23 Don't accuse anyone of wrong-doing until you know all the facts. Things aren't always as they seem. Any money worries should disappear this week. This is a good time for starting new ventures, handling important correspondence, conducting interviews interviews and leading discussions. VIRGO-Aug 24/Sept 22 Time spent learning more about your craft could lead to future advancement. advancement. In fact, it could prepare you for an upcoming jarojcct. Team sports and group activities can provide both health benefits and opportunities to form new friendships. Good news comes in the mail. LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 It's a good time for socializing. Get in touch with old friends and have some fun. Don't get caught in the middle of a family argument. Although you surely can see both sides of the story -- as Libras always do -- it won't get you anywhere this time. A short tip this weekend will prove to be a vciy relaxing retreat. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Keep a tight lid on spending. You never know when expenses can pop up. Be receptive to new ideas. Although Scorpios generally don't like change, it is how you grow. Be a careful listener and keen observer at work. Double-check all details and confirm reservations. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Don't try too hard to make a good impression on someone who is judgmental. judgmental. Just be yourself. A family member may need your help to tackle tackle a major household task. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. appreciated. Rely on instinct when it domes to making business decisions. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Don't be disappointed if weekend plans get cancelled at the last minute. You could use a little "quiet time" just now. Don't overindulge in alcohol alcohol or fatty foods. Try to stick to an especially healthful diet this week. A chance meeting with an old friend will brighten the week. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Schedule important meetings for the end of the week when your energy level will be at its highest A flirtation flirtation could turn into something more. Be sure it's what you want before making any moves. If you're thinking thinking of changing your line of work, now's a good time to do so. PISCES - Feb 19/March 20 Your generosity may be taken advantage advantage of this week by an opportunistic opportunistic Aries. Protect yourself from such people. If your romande partner does something to hurt you, it's your job to say something. Unless this person is. a mind reader, he or she will never know what you're feeling. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: If you've felt as if your life has been on stand-by recently, get ready to take off! All at once, everything will seem to be falling into place. If you've been looking to invest in property, you find what you want at a bettcr-than-anticipated price. This offer will come to you from a friend of a friend and will have to be acted on swiftly. Romance will be a confusing confusing -- and wonderful -- part of the year. Single Taurcans may go through some ups and downs in the dating scene, but at the onset of winter, winter, you'll have a permanent companion companion to keep you warm. This person person is likely to be a Scorpio. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY