Coureurs
de Bois
General
Meeting May 15th/2018
Members Present- 24
Martin T. opened the meeting at 7:00 pm
Guest
Speaker
~Denis V. on Lyme Disease and Ticks
Denis’ daughter has been suffering from Lyme Disease
for over 2 decades. He said that with
global warming ticks are now a year-round disease (they do not freeze). Testing
in Canada is very poor and only about 30 percent accurate. The test for anti-bodies (which may take 3-30
days to present) is done most accurately by a lab in California called
IGeneX.com. You may have a flat rash, no
rash, or a bulls-eye rash (although a bulls-eye rash is only in about 10
percent of cases). The treatment is
antibiotics. Black-legged ticks (deer ticks) are the most common carriers. You
may have flu-like symptoms, weakness, or fatigue. It mimics the symptoms of MS the most. It is an auto-immune disease and can attack
all the systems in your body. It can
also cross the blood-brain barrier. Canlyme.org is a good source of information.
The only thing that seems to be effective against
ticks is 100 percent DEET.
~
Chuck Z. mentioned that we should give Denis a
stipend of 100 dollars and it was motioned by Gerry J.,
and seconded by Pam E. Motion was carried.
Minutes of the previous meeting accepted by Gerry J.
seconded by Jim M. Motion was carried
President’s
Report
The highway clean-up to be rescheduled due to
inclement weather.
Shared-Use Trails- we now have chainsaws, storage,
and other equipment.
The City has hired a trails co-ordinator- Brad
Parsons.
VTA- The Trailheads North Conference was attended by
Joce L.
First Nations Engagement Meeting – was well attended, about
60 people, of those 15 were CdeB members.
Trail
Masters Report
Trail clearing has started late due to a long
winter.
Semi White was cleared on May 7th/2018.
Helenbar was cleared on May 14th/2018. Marty and Ron would like to thank everyone
who came out to help clear!
We now have 2 electric chainsaws, 2 gas chain-saws,
2 brush saws, and safety equipment. Sarah Daigle, who runs the Park, would like to thank us for all the work we do!!!!
Trail Co-ordinator for the City- to be the liaison
for trail maintenance etc., (Brad Parsons)
Youth Ranger/Steward Program will help us for three
days to clear the Cobre Trail in July.
We are requesting that the MNRF build a bridge
across the creek at the Crooked Creek Trail. (It is part of the VTA and
Trans-Canada Trail).
Secretary
Treasurer’s Report
Jackie S. reported all transactions since our
previous meeting in March. Approved by
Emily W., seconded by Jim M.
Old/Ongoing
Business
George H. still investigating the implications of
leaving the VTA. We do not have to
incorporate. Liability for Board members
and Hike leaders is limited to 5,000,000 / incident. We do not have to submit names, just our numbers.
Gerry J. reported that Sarich’s repaired our
snowshoes from Winterfest for n/c. He
also mentioned to call Clare if you are interested in previewing the new
x-country ski equipment.
New
Business
Emily W. asked if it was a good idea to bring GPS
devices with us, when we are hiking in rugged, less known terrain (e.g. Lake
Superior). This would involve a monthly
internet account. Laura C. to
investigate.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 pm
Next Meeting- Hike Leaders June 26th at
the Clubhouse
Next General Meeting September 18th at
the Clubhouse.
