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On July 1, 2008 the villages of Florenceville and Bristol have amalgamated to form the town of Florenceville-Bristol.
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New Business Announcement
Centreville Auto Service
811 Central Street, Centreville, NB E7K 2B9
Complete Auto Service and General Repairs
Phone: (506) 276-3555
Prop. Dana Billings
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AIR PORT AND BE COOL(TM)
Window Vent
Made in Canada
Visit www.canadiangreenproducts.ca for all the details on this energy saving device for your car.
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CARLISLE'S REPAIR SHOP
506-392-5589
718 Greenfield Road, Greenfield, NB E7L 3E4
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www.homeandgift.ca
If you would like more information or to host a party
please call Lacey Kinney at (506) 278-5344 or (506) 392-3074.
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Health Warning
New Brunswickers urged to protect themselves against Lyme disease (08/06/26)
News Release provided by the Province of New Brunswick -- June 26, 2008
FREDERICTON (CNB) - New Brunswickers are being advised by the Department of Health to take precautions to minimize the risk of exposure of Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted from an infected blacklegged tick. It can only transmit the bacteria after it has been attached to the skin (feeding on blood) for 24 to 36 hours. The disease can be prevented by avoiding blacklegged tick bites. It is treatable with antibiotics.
"For most New Brunswickers, the risk of exposure to Lyme disease is fairly low," said Dr. Eilish Cleary, deputy chief medical officer of health. "From 1997 to 2007, there were seven cases of Lyme disease in New Brunswick."
Typically, a small number of blacklegged ticks are introduced into various areas of Canada by migratory birds, posing a risk to individuals in these areas of being exposed. Small numbers of infected blacklegged ticks have been found in New Brunswick.
"Although the risk of exposure to Lyme disease in New Brunswick is fairly low, it is important to take precautions to further minimize this risk, especially through the summer and into late fall," said Cleary.
The Department of Health is reminding people who spend time outdoors in wooded areas or tall grass where ticks may be found to take these precautions:
* Wear protective clothing to limit the access of ticks to your skin. This clothing should include enclosed shoes, long-sleeved shirts that fit tightly around the wrist and are tucked into pants, and long-legged pants tucked into socks or boots. Light-coloured clothing helps the wearer to spot ticks.
* Insect repellents containing DEET are safe and can effectively repel ticks. Repellents may be applied to clothing as well as exposed skin, but should not be applied to skin underneath clothing (note: DEET may damage some materials). Always read and follow label directions.
* Check for ticks on clothing and skin after being in tick-infested areas. A daily total-body inspection and prompt removal of attached ticks (that is, within 18 to 24 hours) can reduce the risk of infection. Blacklegged ticks are very small, particularly at the nymphal stage, so look carefully. Do not forget to check children and pets as well.
If you find a tick attached to your skin, carefully remove attached ticks using tweezers. Grasp the tick's head and mouth parts as close to the skin as possible, and pull slowly until the tick is removed. Do not twist or rotate the tick and try not to damage it (that is, squash or crush it) during removal.
After removing ticks, wash the site of attachment with soap and water, or disinfect with alcohol or household antiseptic. Note the day of the tick bite and mark it on your calendar.
If you develop symptoms of Lyme disease see your family doctor. In most cases, the first symptom of Lyme disease is a rash near the tick bite that may look like a bull's-eye target. The rash usually appears seven to 10 days after the bite, but the range is between three and 30 days.
You may also develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, tiredness, stiff neck, all-over soreness, and pain or swelling in the joints. These symptoms may appear in stages, and may occur over a period of months.
Early treatment almost always results in full recovery.
If a tick bite is left untreated, more serious symptoms or illnesses may develop, although this is uncommon. These include nervous-system problems such as facial palsy, heart problems, or chronic joint problems such as arthritis. These problems, when caused by Lyme disease, can also be cured by antibotics. Occasionally arthritis may continue if antibiotic treatment is delayed too long. Lyme disease is rarely life-threatening.
For more information on Lyme disease, go to the Department of Health website at http://www.gnb.ca/0051/index-e.asp.
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SHIKTEHAWK BIBLE CAMP
Please visit http://www.campshiktehawk.com/ for more information
To visit the official Village of Florenceville site try http://florencevillenb.ca/
The village of Florenceville is located in picturesque Carleton County
in New Brunswick Canada. The scenic St. John River and its tributaries
embrace a number of communities in Carleton County.
There is a lot to see
in Carleton County NB!
The province of New Brunswick is called the PICTURE PROVINCE.
Check out some of the pictures on this site and see for yourself!
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| BWS Trailers located in Centreville, New Brunswick
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Centreville Baptist Church located in Centreville, New Brunswick
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