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Monday September 29th 2014, the Honorable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, alongside the Honorable Ted McMeekin and MPP Bob Bailey announced the launch of the new Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers.

This tax credit is the first and only one of its kind in Canada, making this a historic week for farmers, food banks, and the provincial government. Farmers in Ontario are now eligible to claim a 25 per cent tax credit for all agricultural product that they donate to the province’s community food banks. 

“Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy local food, and we applaud the Ontario government for introducing a tax credit that will encourage more farmers to make that food available to families and individuals who need it most,” says Bill Laidlaw, Executive Director at the Ontario Association of Food Banks. 

“Many food bank clients do not receive the recommended daily servings of fruit, vegetables, and protein, which can cause additional strains on one’s health and well-being,” says Laidlaw. “A balanced diet with local, fresh, and nutritious foods will help improve the health of food bank clients as well as the health of communities across Ontario.”

There are over 500 individuals, 227 of which are children, relying on food banks in Morrisburg and Winchester each and every month. It is only with the generous support from farmers and local community members that the Dundas County Food Bank is able to provide meals and provisions for those in need. It is without a doubt that the Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers will help stock local food bank fridges and freezers, and provide members of this community with fresh, healthy, and local foods that they otherwise would not receive.

Farmers in the area who want to learn more about the tax credit can email Ian McKelvie, Dundas County Food Bank Administrator, at dcfbadmin@bellnet.ca.

The Ontario Association of Food Banks is a network of 125 food banks and over 1,100 hunger-relief agencies. 

Together, we serve 375,789 individuals, including 131,734 children every month, through a number of food programs and services. This includes: breakfast clubs, school meal programs, community kitchens, emergency shelters, community food centres, seniors’ centres, and small neighbourhood food banks. For more information please visit www.oafb.ca

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Over the past two years locals have helped to raise about $110,000 for local prostate cancer research and care.  Participants have done this by getting support from their friends and family to either grow a moustache or shaving their facial hair off.   

This year’s “Dare to Flash a ‘Stache” event, hosted by the Eastern Ontario Prostate cancer Awareness Committee has now officially begun, marked by the launch of the website – www.flashastache.ca.  So, individuals, companies, and organizations can now sign up and start to raise funds. 

It’s really easy to participate – just go to our website at www.flashastache.ca and follow the links to sign up or donate.   

The moustache growing period is during the month of November – as the person must be clean shaven on October 31st to be eligible for the best moustache competition.  

Alternatively, if you’re raising funds to shave a beard, it can be clipped on the spot at our wrap up event on Saturday, November 29th at 7 p.m.  

The wind-up will be held at the Joel Steele Community Centre above the Winchester arena following a few hockey games.  

To start the night off, a South Dundas vs. North Dundas ladies hockey game, followed by a Morrisburg Lions two Alumni vs. Winchester Hawks Alumni hockey games (First game, players over 35, second game players under 35).  

Following the game, there will be a moustache judging competition and announcement of top individual, team and Fire station fund raisers. There will be prizes and draws with fun for everyone.

This will be the third year that this Prostate Cancer Awareness event has been held by the Eastern Ontario Prostate Awareness Committee.  The proceeds raised this year are once again being split 50/50 between the Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) Foundation and the Ottawa Hospital Foundation (OHF).  

The funds staying at our hospital are to support the new cancer navigator program.  Navigating the cancer journey can be stressful and confusing. 

Linda Johnson – the new Cancer Care Navigator – is here to help.  Linda will support patients through the cancer journey and help them connect with other regional resources.  

This service is available to all cancer patients in the local area.  Linda has worked  as a nurse at WDMH for over 30 years, including 16 in the chemotherapy unit, and so, has a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer those patients facing a diagnosis. 

The 50% of the proceeds being directed to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation are to support a research program on men’s health, as related to Prostate Cancer, run by Dr. Anthony Bella. His is the first position in Canada for this type of research.  His official title is Dr Anthony J Bella MD FRCSC, Greta and John Hansen Chair in Men’s Health Research, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery Associate Scientist, Neuroscience University of Ottawa.  Dr. Anthony Bella’s work is focused on researching and finding novel ways to prevent and repair nerve damage  following treatments for prostate cancer. His work is already making a profound difference for men locally and around the world as he researches the repair and regeneration of nerves for men facing prostate cancer along with working to answer countless critical questions about men’s prostate health.

With your help, our committee members look forward to a fun event with a focus on creating more prostate cancer awareness in the region – and raising funds for great local causes along the way!  

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to become more informed about prostate cancer throughout the month of November.  Resources can be made available and for more information about education or participation, contact Co-Chairs of the E.O. Prostate Cancer Awareness Committee, Tom Clapp (613-774-3565) or Linda McMahon (613-774-3431).

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“Here at The Hartford Retirement Residence we celebrate our seniors everyday,” said Julianne Swindells, general manager. 

But on October 1, Hartford staff and local dignitaries gathered on National Seniors Day to recognized the contributions of the Hartford’s resident volunteers. 

South Dundas Steven Byvelds read the Mayoral Proclamation and local MPP Jim McDonell handed out scrolls to the honoured residents who were also provided with certificates of recognition, on behalf of MP Guy Lauzon by his representative Eric Duncan, who is also Warden for SDG and mayor of North Dundas.

Twenty people were rewarded for their volunteerism ranging from help with various activities and events, food preparations within the Hartford Community. 

Some were recognized for their ambassadorship and others for the help with community events and services like Meals on Wheels and knitting for newborns.

October 1, communities across Canada joined together to recognize National Seniors Day. National Seniors Day focuses on celebrating and recognizing the contributions made by seniors to better their communities, families and workplaces.

Recognized at the Hartford were; Ruth Fetterly, Nelda Brown, Esther Allin, Ellen McKeown, Ena Douglas, Madge Lewis, Luva Irven, John Darling, Ethel Caldwell, Margaret Innes, Delores Wells, Doris Thompson, Vivian Holmes, Wanda Storto, Lois Grant, Stella Haystead, Barbara Bern and Inez Bilmer. Eileen Tuckey and Dawn Froats were also recognized posthumously.

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While the Dundas County Food Bank board of directors had hoped to have their renovation project at the former Morrisburg Library location well underway by now, that is not the case.

The plan was to have the renovation of a portion of the former library completed and for the food bank’s Morrisburg location to be in its new home early in the new year.

“There have been delays, so the food bank has been unable to get the project started,” said Dundas County Food Bank administrator Ian McKelvie, following last week’s board meeting. “The move may have to wait until spring.”

While the board is planning for the renovation and the move, the focus of the food and client coordinators remains on the needs of those being served.

“Donations have been slow,” said Amy Jamieson coordinator for the South Dundas location in Morrisburg.”The summer months are always rough, but through the support of our regular donors, we have been able to make it though and continue to meet the need.”

The Morrisburg location of the Dundas County Food Bank regularly feeds between 85 and 100 families a month, which represents 280-330 people.

McKelvie reports that across Dundas County, the number of people being served by the food bank is up about 15 per cent, year over year. 

Jamieson is looking forward to a few timely food drives to help replenish the Dundas County Food Bank shelves here in Morrisburg.

The most immediate needs of the local food bank are pasta, both canned and dried. “I’ve had to buy pasta lately, and that’s unusual, it’s usually one of the first things people tend to donate. Dry cereal is also needed to replenish the shelves.

Regarding the food bank’s relocation project, McKelvie reports that the Dundas County Food Bank is applying for funds from various sources to help offset some of the cost of the project estimated to cost about $46,000. The Municipality of South Dundas has offered the food bank an interest free loan of up to $46,200 to help with the re-location project.

South Dundas will allow the food bank to use the municipally-owned space, rent-free and will continue to cover utility costs, as it does in the present location.

Once the food bank has taken advantage of the municipal loan, they will need to find a way to pay back those funds to the muncipality, while continuing to meet the food needs of those using the food bank.

McKelvie, who is new to the Dundas County Food Bank, is impressed with how supportive this community is of its food bank. 

McKelvie has spent most of his career in magazine publishing and has significant experience fund raising for not for profit organizations. He is excited about the encore career opportunity which that will allow him to put his skills to work locally in this important community-based organization.

Here at the Dundas County Food Bank , McKelvie plans to actively work on raising awareness of the organization and its needs.

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Voters in South Dundas should have received a copy of a pamphlet in the mail this week that explains how they vote in the upcoming municipal election.

In this election South Dundas voters will have the opportunity to vote by phone, internet or paper ballot.

This pamphlet is not the Voter Information Letter, that will be send out the second week in October.

Electors in South Dundas will personally and individually receive by first-class mail, a Voter Information Letter containing the following information;

1. The toll free telephone number to call and the website to visit to vote;

2. Your confidential and Personalized Identification Number (Voting PIN);

3. A list of the candidates nominated for each office and instructions on how to vote;

4. The telephone number of the Voter Help Center.

As an added security feature, voters will be required to add your date of birth before voting. Anyone unsure if their full date of birth is on the voter’s list, may have to come into the Voter Help Centre (Municipal office) to fill out a form and provide photo identification.

Voting will commence on October 22, 2014 at 9 a.m. and conclude on October 27, 2014 at 8 p.m. 

Voting access by telephone and internet will be available on a continuous six day, 24-hour basis during this voting period. The “vote by telephone” method requires use of a touch-tone telephone. The “vote by internet” method requires use of a computer with internet access.

As in the past no proxies are permitted with these alternate voting methods. Any individual, during the six day voting period, may request assistance at the Voter Help Centre (Municipal Office).

In addition, all County Libraries have established internet access centers for the use of the public at locations in the various communities in the United Counties of S.D.&G.

To accommodate all electors, the Municipal Office will be open extra hours. For futher information call them at 613-543-2673.

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Voters in South Dundas should have received a copy of a pamphlet in the mail this week that explains how they vote in the upcoming municipal election.

In this election South Dundas voters will have the opportunity to vote by phone, internet or paper ballot.

This pamphlet is not the Voter Information Letter, that will be send out the second week in October.

Electors in South Dundas will personally and individually receive by first-class mail, a Voter Information Letter containing the following information;

1. The toll free telephone number to call and the website to visit to vote;

2. Your confidential and Personalized Identification Number (Voting PIN);

3. A list of the candidates nominated for each office and instructions on how to vote;

4. The telephone number of the Voter Help Center.

As an added security feature, voters will be required to add your date of birth before voting. Anyone unsure if their full date of birth is on the voter’s list, may have to come into the Voter Help Centre (Municipal office) to fill out a form and provide photo identification.

Voting will commence on October 22, 2014 at 9 a.m. and conclude on October 27, 2014 at 8 p.m. 

Voting access by telephone and internet will be available on a continuous six day, 24-hour basis during this voting period. The “vote by telephone” method requires use of a touch-tone telephone. The “vote by internet” method requires use of a computer with internet access.

As in the past no proxies are permitted with these alternate voting methods. Any individual, during the six day voting period, may request assistance at the Voter Help Centre (Municipal Office).

In addition, all County Libraries have established internet access centers for the use of the public at locations in the various communities in the United Counties of S.D.&G.

To accommodate all electors, the Municipal Office will be open extra hours. For further information call them at 613-543-2673.

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Upper Canada Village’s award-winning fall event Pumpkinferno is getting ready to enchant visitors once again this fall with more than 50 percent new themed exhibits.  

The creative and artistic event will be open on select nights starting Friday, October 3 until Saturday, November 1.  

Pumpkinferno is a unique blend of artistry, imagination and ingenuity.  A total of 30 exhibits – half of them brand-new – will display more than 6,000 intricately carved lit artificial pumpkins.  

Highlights of the new exhibits this fall include The Animals of Noah’s Ark featuring animals large and small; Evolution of the Ford Vehicle, a display of nine Ford vehicles; Monster Smash, an exhibit of iconic Halloween Movie Monsters including a Vampire, Monster of Frankenstein, Frankenbride, a Werewolf and a Mummy, plus many more!  

The popular Sound & Light show has been newly re-designed into a “Pumpkin Promenade” exhibit in front of Crysler Hall.

The event will see other refinements including more wall washer lighting and mood lighting for the exhibits, more sound effects and improved flow of visitors through the admissions area with an express entry line for pre-paid ticketholders.

“Now in our third year, we have raised the bar creatively on the level of artistry of the exhibits we will have on display,” says Geoff Waycik, Manager, Upper Canada Village. “The Pumpkinferno team has risen to the challenge developing an amazing array of new themed exhibits and created some real masterpieces.  Our whole team is very excited to share this newly inspired experience with our visitors”

The evening of Wednesday, October 15 will be set aside exclusively to accommodate groups of people with physical disabilities so they can ride in their own vehicles to view Pumpkinferno. Only ‘special needs’ vans or parabuses will be allowed.  Coaches and school buses cannot be accommodated.  

Upper Canada Village will provide a staff person familiar with the Village roadways in the dark to lead the vehicles through the site.  Admission to tour on this night is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth.  Reservations are required and may be made by calling 613-543-4328 or 800-437-2233.

Pumpkinferno will feature a display of local school children’s artwork over the course of the event in a special exhibit “Painted Pumpkin Art” in the fairgrounds of Upper Canada Village.  

Upper Canada Village supplied the locally grown pumpkins to students from grades Kindergarten to Grade 8 in schools of the Upper Canada District School Board and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.  

Over 1,000 school children from 22 schools will share their own unique artistically painted real pumpkins which will be on display for the duration of Pumpkinferno.

Visitors can start their visit with a pre-tour dinner at historic Willard’s Hotel and the Harvest Barn Restaurant will also be open during regular Pumpkinferno hours for dining after dark. Upper Canada Golf Course restaurant located just across the road from Upper Canada Village will also be open during Pumpkinferno.  

See for yourself why Pumpkinferno has earned “Best New Event in Ontario” designation by Festival and Events Ontario, “Tourism event of the Year” by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario and “New Company of the Year” by Ottawa Tourism.

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South Dundas  and area residents in need of physiotherapy now have the option of finding it closer to home.

Last week, Morrisburg Physiotherapy opened at 147, Main Street, in the former Glo Soleil, Sears location.

The new business is owned and operated by registered physiotherapist Suzanne Johnston, a registered physiotherapist a graduate of Western University, with 18 years experience.

Johnston lives in Cardinal, and when she was planning to go into business for herself, she decided that Morrisburg would be a great location.

“Physiotherapy patients here are travelling to Prescott, Cornwall, Winchester, and farther to have their physiotherapy needs met,” she said, adding oftentimes, these other locations already have lengthy waiting lists. 

“Now, there’s quality care available right here,” says Johnston. She has been a physiotherapist for 18 years having worked in many different settings including hospital, private clinic and longterm care.

“At Morrisburg Physiotherapy, my mission is to provide exemplary physiotherapy services to individuals of all ages in Morrisburg and surrounding areas. My aim is to improve the physiotherapy experience by putting patient needs first. I combine experience and best evidence to generate individualized client-centred treatment programs.”

The location features two private treatment rooms, and an open treatment area. A typical visit would start with a one hour evaluation, from which Johnston creates an individualized treatment plan that would typically include a manual treatment and home exercise program.

Johnston plans to keep the operation fairly small. “That allows me to spend more time one-on-one with the patients,” she says, allowing her to fully follow a patient’s progress.

Although, she is willing to grow the business, should the need warrant it, she says that the location is definitely large enough for two physiotherapists.

At Morrisburg Physiotherapy Johnston treats: joint strains and muscle strains, repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, arthritis, sciatica and back pain, whiplash, radiculopathy, cervicogenic headaches, postural dysfunction, deconditioning, fibromyalgia, balance impairments, chronic fatique syndrome, chronic and complex pain, plantar fascitis, achilles tendonitis, reduced mobility strength after fracture or surgical intervention, parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, temporal mandibular joint dysfunction, vestibular rehab, post concussion.

Services provided include; joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue release, acupuncture, interferenial current, ultrasound, TENS and microcurrent, therapeutic taping and custom orthotic fitting.

Morrisburg Physiotherapy is not OHIP funded, so those who are not covered through insurance will pay for the service out of pocket.

Anyone considering the service is welcome to visit the location which is open 8-4 weekdays, to discuss their physiotherapy needs. 

“I try to work with what’s feasible for you,” says Johnston. 

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Tick exposure, and therefore the risk of being exposed to Lyme Disease, is a burgeoning issue, especially in this area.

While the Gananoque area has long been a hotbed for tick activity, the Seaway area, is now the number two area for tick exposure in the province of Ontario.

Dr. Devin Hunt of the Morrisburg Animal Hospital recently discussed the growing prevalence of tick exposure, and the huge growth the local veterinary practise has seen in canine exposure to Lyme disease.

“In 2006-2007 we may have seen three positive tests for exposure to Lyme disease. This year, so far, we have 26 cases so far in the Morrisburg office,” says Hunt. “These are positive tests for exposure to Lyme disease.”

Throughout the Dundas Veterinary Services practice, which includes the Morrisburg Animal Hospital, the vast majority of positive test results for Lyme come from dogs seen at the Morrisburg location.

“Of the dogs we see, about 70 per cent of those exposed to Lyme, come from the Ault Island – Ingleside area,” said Hunt. 

The remainder seem to come from the Williamsburg and Iroquois areas. 

Prevention of Lyme disease, in dogs and humans is about minimizing exposure to areas where ticks could be picked up, especially during May-June and September-October.

Hunt explains that adult ticks feed in blooms, and it is during these times when the risk of tick and Lyme disease exposure is higher. 

The ticks here that carry Lyme are black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks. 

These ticks are also carried by rodents and birds, so tick exposure is not limited to bush and grassy areas. “They can literatly be parachuted into an area by the songbirds that tend to carry them,” said Hunt.

For those living in, or frequenting the Ault Island area, Hunt suggests that dog owners consider the Lyme disease vaccine. He  generally recommends that the vaccine be done in March-April, to protect dogs during both of the peak times of the year, one of which is now.

Also, many veterinary strength fleas prevention treatments are also effective for ticks.

Hunt recommends that pet owners regularly check their dogs for ticks. 

“Generally, ticks need to be attached for 48 hours for a dog to have a significant risk of contracting Lyme disease.

Even if a dog tests positive for being exposed to Lyme, a follow up veterinary visit will determine whether or not treatment is warranted.

Hunt explains that only about five per cent of those dogs that test positive for Lyme will develop full blown Lyme disease.

“One known bite can result in a positive Lyme disease test result,” says Hunt, but he goes on to explain that it has to be from the right kind of tick (the black legged tick).

 Of those ticks, about five  per cent actually carry Lyme disease, and if a Lyme carrying tick bites your animal, there’s about a five per cent chance that bite will result if full blown Lyme disease. 

Kidney failure is the worst possible outcome for a dog that has been unlucky enough to contract Lyme disease.

Hunt says that anyone finds a tick attached to their dog should carefully remove it by gently pulling it off with tweezers, grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible. Hunt uses a tool called a “Tick Twister” that looks like a tiny crow bar. They are sold for under $15 at the Morrisburg Animal Hospital.

Cats don’t appear as susceptible to the effects of Lyme disease, but dogs a people are at risk of contracting the disease.

Hunt explains that the nature of ticks mean that people aren’t likely to get a tick from their pet, but they are as likely to pick up a tick from the surroundings as their dog is.

Due to the increase in Lyme disease-carrying ticks in the region, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit recommends that people take precautions to protect themselves and their families from Lyme disease:

• Apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing and on all exposed skin. Read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.

• When possible, wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed footwear (avoid sandals or open shoes). Light-coloured clothing is best because it makes ticks easier to see and remove before they can attach to feed.

• Tuck your shirt into your pants, and tuck your pants into your socks.

• Examine your body for ticks after being outdoors, especially if you were in an area where there’s tall grass or shrubs, or where ticks are known to live. If possible, stay in the middle of trails. Showering after can also help remove ticks that have not yet attached.

Anyone who notices a tick has attached to themselves or a family member, remove it with tweezers and clean and disinfect the site of the bite. “Contact your healthcare provider if you believe the tick was attached for more than 24 hours or if you develop any symptoms of Lyme disease, including a rash that looks like a red bull’s eye and flu-like symptoms,” says the EOHU. Left untreated, Lyme disease can affect the heart, nervous system or joints, but if caught early can generally be treated successfully.

In dogs, Hunt recommends, monitoring a dog that has had a tick removed, and visiting a vet if the animal seems dull, depressed or fevered. 

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Tick exposure, and therefore the risk of being exposed to Lyme Disease, is a burgeoning issue, especially in this area.

While the Gananoque area has long been a hotbed for tick activity, the Seaway area, is now the number two area for tick exposure in the province of Ontario.

Dr. Devin Hunt of the Morrisburg Animal Hospital recently discussed the growing prevalence of tick exposure, and the huge growth the local veterinary practise has seen in canine exposure to Lyme disease.

“In 2006-2007 we may have seen three positive tests for exposure to Lyme disease. This year, so far, we have 26 cases so far in the Morrisburg office,” says Hunt. “These are positive tests for exposure to Lyme disease.”

Throughout the Dundas Veterinary Services practice, which includes the Morrisburg Animal Hospital, the vast majority of positive test results for Lyme come from dogs seen at the Morrisburg location.

“Of the dogs we see, about 70 per cent of those exposed to Lyme, come from the Ault Island – Ingleside area,” said Hunt. 

The remainder seem to come from the Williamsburg and Iroquois areas. 

Prevention of Lyme disease, in dogs and humans is about minimizing exposure to areas where ticks could be picked up, especially during May-June and September-October.

Hunt explains that adult ticks feed in blooms, and it is during these times when the risk of tick and Lyme disease exposure is higher. 

The ticks here that carry Lyme are black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks. 

These ticks are also carried by rodents and birds, so tick exposure is not limited to bush and grassy areas. “They can literatly be parachuted into an area by the songbirds that tend to carry them,” said Hunt.

For those living in, or frequenting the Ault Island area, Hunt suggests that dog owners consider the Lyme disease vaccine. He  generally recommends that the vaccine be done in March-April, to protect dogs during both of the peak times of the year, one of which is now.

Also, many veterinary strength fleas prevention treatments are also effective for ticks.

Hunt recommends that pet owners regularly check their dogs for ticks. 

“Generally, ticks need to be attached for 48 hours for a dog to have a significant risk of contracting Lyme disease.

Even if a dog tests positive for being exposed to Lyme, a follow up veterinary visit will determine whether or not treatment is warranted.

Hunt explains that only about five per cent of those dogs that test positive for Lyme will develop full blown Lyme disease.

“One known bite can result in a positive Lyme disease test result,” says Hunt, but he goes on to explain that it has to be from the right kind of tick (the black legged tick).

 Of those ticks, about five  per cent actually carry Lyme disease, and if a Lyme carrying tick bites your animal, there’s about a five per cent chance that bite will result if full blown Lyme disease. 

Kidney failure is the worst possible outcome for a dog that has been unlucky enough to contract Lyme disease.

Hunt says that anyone finds a tick attached to their dog should carefully remove it by gently pulling it off with tweezers, grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible. Hunt uses a tool called a “Tick Twister” that looks like a tiny crow bar. They are sold for under $15 at the Morrisburg Animal Hospital.

Cats don’t appear as susceptible to the effects of Lyme disease, but dogs a people are at risk of contracting the disease.

Hunt explains that the nature of ticks mean that people aren’t likely to get a tick from their pet, but they are as likely to pick up a tick from the surroundings as their dog is.

Due to the increase in Lyme disease-carrying ticks in the region, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit recommends that people take precautions to protect themselves and their families from Lyme disease:

• Apply insect repellent containing DEET to clothing and on all exposed skin. Read and follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.

• When possible, wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed footwear (avoid sandals or open shoes). Light-coloured clothing is best because it makes ticks easier to see and remove before they can attach to feed.

• Tuck your shirt into your pants, and tuck your pants into your socks.

• Examine your body for ticks after being outdoors, especially if you were in an area where there’s tall grass or shrubs, or where ticks are known to live. If possible, stay in the middle of trails. Showering after can also help remove ticks that have not yet attached.

Anyone who notices a tick has attached to themselves or a family member, remove it with tweezers and clean and disinfect the site of the bite. “Contact your healthcare provider if you believe the tick was attached for more than 24 hours or if you develop any symptoms of Lyme disease, including a rash that looks like a red bull’s eye and flu-like symptoms,” says the EOHU. Left untreated, Lyme disease can affect the heart, nervous system or joints, but if caught early can generally be treated successfully.

In dogs, Hunt recommends, monitoring a dog that has had a tick removed, and visiting a vet if the animal seems dull, depressed or fevered. 

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