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itpact s ot hurricane explained on Web site Friday marked the 50th ansîsersary of Hurricane Hazet. which slammed intu southwesiern Ontario in a swath of destruction. Eighty-onr people died, must by drown- iug in widespread ftooding in the wake of the hurricane. Although there were nu deaths in Haltun. the Sîxteen Mile Creek becamne a raging torrent. rising an unprecedenîed eight fret in as many minutes. "In the aftennath of Hurricane Haret, conservation authurities assumed responsi- bilty fur flood contrul and prevention," saîd Gary Hunuon oif Conservation Halton, the local conservation authurity. Lessons were teamned frum Hurrcane Hazel that wîtl furever influence the safe planning uf u communîtîrs. Tu cummemuraîr the anoiversary a Wrb site bas bers drvrloped by the Turunto Region Conservation Authurity and Conservation Ontario, whîch represents the province's 36 conservation authuritirs. The nrw site educaîrs peuple abut the lamuus dîsaster and the work that cosser- vatiun authunitirs have dune to lessen the impact of extmr wrather evenis and tu protrct ur communities. The site is lucaird ai www.hurricane- hazel.ca. Hos New an V S - * Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nule virus (WNV) infections can both cause neurological diseaae in humaris and horses. Both viruses are spread by mosquitoes. Horses serve as a sentinel for these diseases since they are often exposed 12 to 24 hours per day and are highly susceptible to these diseases. Clinically, it is difficult to differentiate between the two viral infections. An Ontario government surveillance project is currently underway to increase the reporting and testing of horses with neurological signs. As of September l3th. six cases of WNV were diagnosed. Four cases occurred in the North Bay-Sudbury area, one in the Bracebridge area and one is possibly an imported case. No casça of EEE have been found. + Potomac horse fever (PHF) causes severe ilîneas (diarrhea and colic) and death in approximately 30% of infected horses. Potomac horse fever is caused by the rickettsial agent Ehrliclua risticii and is maintained in nature in a complex aquatic ecosystem involving immature and aduit caddisflies. These caddisflies spend part of their life cycle in water and then hatch and fly onto pastures. Transmiùssion to horses is tbought to occur tbrough accidenta ingestion of these insects while grazing pastures. The disease is observed more commonly in some geographie areas than others; it occurs in Eastern Ontario (Brighton to Kemptville) and juat below Lake Simcoe (Keswick) more than other areaa of the province. However, cases have recently been diagnosed in the Ancaster area of the province. + Studies have shown that heating and molding of hay during atorage is decreased with the use of buffered acid preservatives. When given the choice of dry hay or preservative-treated hay, horses preferred the dry hay. However, when only given treated hay. daily consumrption did flot decrease. The preservatives, when used properly, allow the storage of hay at a moisture content level of up to, 30%. Forfurther information contact Dr. Bob Wright (519) 846-3412 or visit our websi:. &Ontarlo Mlnlstry of Agriculture and Food Ontario Association or' Equine Practitioners Look for your Toyota insert ini the Friday, October 22 issue of The Canadian Champion TEC NOL UN1VWrrY 51GULPH *: Why did the-- chickEs-n crcss thE- rc>csd? Your United Way In Action Ihe 'United <Way of M7vt on The volunteer committee has prepared another exciting tour of six dif- ferent bouses selected for Christmas decorating. You will have the opportunity to gain decorating ideas, view the work of local decora- tors and florists and, at the samne time support your community. Bus Tour - Friday, November l9th Buses will leave Springridge Farm every 15 minutes from 5 p.m. 10 7 p.m. The $60 ticket, available from the United Way Office, includes chicken on a bun, escorted lmn bus tour, and a wine and appetizer reception Day Tour - Saturday, November 2Oth Visit the tour houses between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A fundraising lunch is available at Harrop Restaurant & Gallery. The $20 tour tickets and tbe $15 luncheon tickets (mneal, graîuity and taxes) sbould be pur- chased in advance from the -Unsited Way Office, Brancier Jewellers, Les Fleurs Kathleen, formerly Kalena Flowers, A Country Mile, Dorland Haigbî Gallery, Rustic Pear, Piekets & Primrose, Karen's Flowers, Home Hardware, Van Dongen's Landscapc & Garden Centre and Dar's Bakery. We invite new and long termn residents to attend tbis interesting, fun event. Your support will assist us 10 reacb our campaign goal of 2004. 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