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18 - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" 'What is a parasite? A parasite is a living organism that is dependent on a host and, under normal conditions, co-exists with its host. Are there different types of para- sites? There are two basic types: Internal parasites (endoparasites) such as heartworms, hookwomms and round- live on the host, producing an infestation. How dangerous are parasites to my pet? The effects of parasites range from inapparent to deadly. For example, para- sites such as heartworms can be life threatening. Others, such as fleas, usual- ly cause local discomfort. However, under certain conditions, serious disease ACT OF CARING Frequently asked questions about parasites just annoying? Flea saliva can irritate your pet's skin and lead to a condition called flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), the most common aller- gy in dogs and cats. Are parasites a danger to my family? It's important to protect your pets their sake as well as yours. Left 1 TT for Special service planned 152 years at Burns will be celebrated Oct. 21 ASHBURN by Florence Ashton Last Sunday, being World Wide Communion, October. Happy birthday one and all. Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. will be euchre night again at the Ashburn Community Centre. Everyone wel- come. worms, live inside the host producing an can develop. Some parasites of pets unchecked, several parasites can be we welcomed the Rev. lan infection. represent a potenual health risk to transmitted from dogs and cats to Morrison G East Coast trip ; ; . : ' eneral Ron and Pat Asht External parasites (ectoparasites) such humans. humans. This can result in a variety of Secretary of the Life and recontly onioved a ti on as fleas, ear mites and sarcoptic mites, Are flea bites actually harmful or health problems in humans. Missions Agency fac oe Sho p to Presbyterian Church in Canada to Burns to lead in the celebration of the Lord's Supper. During the service members of the congre- gation hod an opportunity to express their thanks on this Thanksgiving Sunday. Ministry of Music by the choir "Remember Me." Anniversary On Sunday, Oct. 21, we invite family and friends to join with us as we cele- brate 152 years at Burns at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Jim As well, the Ashton's enjoyed travelling into Newfoundland. On their return they visited with Cecil and Jean Vicars at St. John, N.B., also their daughter Susan was visiting her parents from Switzerland. Family dinners On Saturday evening, Doug and Florence Ashton visited Lloyd Pugh of Pickering, also enjoying dinner together at a nearby restaurant. Theo and Joan Knight Fun Pet Facts! Pet Fact: The richest cat in the world is named Blackie. This cat was left 24 million dollars in its owner's will! The riches dog was named Toby. He was left 15 million dollars. Source: 1999 World Guinness Book of Records. Pet Fact: 84% of pet owners consider themselves to be their dog's or cat's "mommy" or "daddy". Source: American Animal Hospital Association 1999 survey. Pet Fact: More than 60% if pet owners celebrate their pet's birthday! Source: Bart is a black Lab cross that will make a nice family pet. He is about 2 years old. 'Rocky is a black lab cross. He is an older dog but still a great pet. LILLE TL ELS ToL EY 0 NY; This orphan sponsored by Port Perry Veterinary Services American Animal Hospital Association 1999 Radu RRUIHEIR [ME JiE] Czegledi will be our guest enjoyed Thanksgiving 1816 Scugog St., Port Perry survey. 14990 Simcoe St., Port Perry speaker. The Kirk Guild dinner on Sunday with 905-985-7941 : 905-985-9748 will serve lunch with a their son Ken and Mary of variety of soups, breads Qghawa. and cheeses. Trust everyone Birthday month enjoyed Thanksgiving We have a lot of birth- with friends and family. days to celebrate in IT First in Durham Region Exclusively R-2000 subdivision opens in Port Perry Home Show hosted by local builder of healthy EnerQuality R-2000 homes Thursday, October 11th 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p-m. Pine Court Subdivision, Port Perry, Ontario (Off of Hwy. 7A, turn South on Old Simcoe Road and then East on Alma Street) Boris is a Weimeraner about 10 months old. He is liver color. Carla is one laid back Calico cat. She is a short haired female approx. one year old. Rylie is a male shepherd cross about 10 months old. He is black and tan in color. LILERC LL EET Lo EI BY lg ETo [TF Tg (165 126 Water St., Port Perry 905-985-5791 This orphan sponsored by Champion Dog & Cat Boarding 1291 Scugog 3rd Line 905-985-2350 LILES LETT LL ET ET i LY Doris Shoes 230 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-9611 Special Event - Opportunity to: * Learn about the "lungs" of all R-2000 homes, the Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) * Join in a "behind the drywall and siding" tour of an R-2000 home under construction * Learn the energy saving secrets of R-2000 homes * Meet the winner of CMHC's Healthy Housing Award Come and inspect Durham Region's first R-2000 development in the Pine Court subdivision in Port Perry, Ontario containing 18 highly energy efficient R-2000 homes that are being built by local builder, Steve Snider Construction Inc. This house tour will take place before the drywall and siding are complete, allowing an "X-ray view" of the workmanship and building technology unique to R-2000 homes. Port Perry's only R-2000 builder, Steve Snider Construction Inc., will be presented with a free vanEE "Heat Recovery Ventilator" (HRV) in recognition of the creation of the first exclusive R-2000 subdivision in the Port Perry area. The presentation will be made by Gord Cooke, one of Canada's leading building scientists and the President of Air Solutions Inc., who will explain the health and structural benefits of the HRV. Snickers is a grey tabby female, short-haired about 3 years old. She has been spayed. A gorgeous ele dalmation and lab cross. Champ is between 1-2 years old. _ + .beautitul cat bout s a year old. LILES orphan sponsored by [3][=] 56 Orchard Road, Port Perry LIER Tg LED ET LT EY T ECT J 3) Doris Shoes LIL ERC LETT Te ETT BLY Hair Expressions A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THESE COMMUNITY MINDED BUSINESSES Peter Love, President of EnerQuality Corporation, which is responsi- ble for the R-2000 program in Ontario, will be on-site to answer any questions. 230 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-9611 | CAN'T ADOPT - BUT WANT TO HELP? | Call the shelter at 905-985-9547 and ask how you can help. ------ adorable Hogs and cats featured on this page are all currently at the (0 do Tale fea -TedWle Tels Waal a 1 R-]al-d) Ta Talo BF: TL-MVVETT IT Te RM {o] 176 Perry St., Port Perry 905-985-2532 Bill Crawford, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Senior Technical Advisor will present Steve Snider Construction Inc. with a Healthy House Award in recognition of the structures' "Healthy Home" features. For more information contact: Peter Love, President, EnerQuality Corporation 416-922-9038 x 24 Steve Snider, Steve Snider Construction Inc. 905-985-8201 CRAVE Ta a TAR LAR Le IVa Me T-T-To BM [oTol {Tale {oT F- I «753 SF] IK ToT. 32