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Wednesday, July 14, 2004 Rebekahs Continued from front Sick, Relieve the Distressed, Bury the Dead and Educate the Orphan. "It became apparent apparent that the Order could not work without the help of women so in 1851 a special degree was created so women could join the Order. The Rebekah Lodge was so named after the Biblical Rebekah who drew water from the well for man and animals. The Rebekah Degree provides a woman's soft touch to Oddfellwship as founded upon the principles of the Order - faithfulness, hospitality, hospitality, purity and dedication as portrayed by the women of the Bible. "It is most likely considered considered odd even now, that men and women would dedicate dedicate themselves to the relief of distress," says White. The local Rebekah Lodge in Orono has supported many local causes with financial donations over the years. "Wherever there is a need we try and help out," says White. "We don't do something big, but we're there," she stated. A lot of people don't know what Rebekah's are," said Sister Lorna Atkins. "They think we're a bunch of old ladies having tea" she says. Every year the Lodge provides provides a bursury to Clarke High School graduate, they have donated to the Orono Arena expansion, the girl guides and many other community groups. On a national level the Lodge supports the Cancer Society, the Kidney Society, Heart and Stoke Society, and Camp Trillium--a summer camp for young cancer patients and their families. "As a small group they are not able to give as large amount as they sometimes wish, but they like to share," according to Atkins. All the money they raise goes back to the community. community. The Lodge's Humanitarian and Services Committee provide provide wheel chairs, canes, crutches, commode chairs, walkers etc to whomever is in need of these items. Sister Connie Hooey, who joined the Lodge 15 years ago, says joining was one of the best things she ever did. "It's just a different feeling, belonging to a fraternal lodge, the closeness, no matter where you go as a Rebekah." The Orono Oddfellows and Rebekahs built their own hall in 1954. Since the Orono Oddfellow Lodge folded a few years ago, the Rebekahs have to keep the Hall in good repair. The annual Christmas Bazaar is the Lodge's largest fundraiser. They also cater dinners and hold teas. In their latest venture the Rebekahs joined with the Masons in hosting a blood donor clinic in their Hall. The Orono Masons will be holding meetings in the Rebekah hall once they sell their own building building on Centreview Street. to join the sisterhood you must be at least 16 years of age, believe in a Supreme Being, be faithful to your country, fraternal to your fellow fellow man and be of good moral character. Anyone wishing to join the Orono Heather Rebekah Lodge can call 905- 983-5415 for more information. information. (With notes from Sister Bertha White) WORTH 1,000 WORDS AND MORE "peHtaits Your family, your pets, your home Margaret Booth Assoc., Ont. College of Art and Design 905-786-9886 Æ! . I'plffi J- III 0'RE ®V mm DAYLILY GARDENS Come and see our upcoming Day lily introductions and thousands of new seedlings in bloom! Daylilics will be for sale as well as 'garden specials'. Refreshments, food, parking and washroom facilities available. Admission is free. OPEN GARDEN WEEKEND! Sat & Sun July 24 & 25 10am to 4pm Durham Region Health confirms Second bird tests positive for West Nile virus WHITBY, ON, July 9, 2004 - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation confirmation of a second bird that has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). Results for a blue jay submitted for testing testing on July 7 were received from the Canadian Cooperative Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre in Guelph on July 9. The bird was picked up in north Oshawa. Throughout the summer, the Health Department will continue to monitor crows, blue jays, and raptorial birds such as hawks, eagles, falcons and owls as part of à broad WNv bird surveillance program. program. "We are beginning to see an increase in West Nile virus activity throughout the GTA," says Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health. "As a result, it's important that everyone take precautions to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. Although evenings evenings are still cool, mosquitoes remain active and transmission transmission of the virus is still possible." possible." The Health Department recommends the following precautionary measures to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes: • avoiding areas with high mosquito populations • taking extra precaution from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active • using mosquito repellent containing DEBT, carefully following manufacturers' instructions; adults should look for repellents containing containing 30 per cent DEBT or less and children should wear a repellent with no more than six to 10 per cent DEBT; children under six- months old should not use DEBT; for children six- months to two-years old, DEBT should only be applied once per day and applied no more than three times daily for children two to 12-years old 1 wearing light-coloured clothing, including long sleeves, pants, shoes and socks, and a hat to cover exposed skin; mosquitoes are attracted to darker colours • making sure all windows and doors in your home have tight fitting screens and are in good condition • getting rid of stagnant water that remains for more that one week around their home to help eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes which become infected after feeding on infected birds. The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. In humans, most infections of the virus could result in no symptoms. Mild symptoms that may occur include fever, extreme tiredness, severe headache, muscle aches and skin rash. Symptoms, that are more serious can include neck stiffness, muscle weakness and confusion. Rarely, the disease disease can be fatal. For more infonnation on West Nile virus or to report dead crows, blue jays, or raptors, raptors, please call the Health Department's Environmental Help Line at 905-723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 2188, or visit our web site at www.region.durham.on.ca for more West Nile virus information. information. Nuh Rd 4704 Pollard Road Orono 905-983-5097 www.hayficld.cu Bloor SI Tiunton Rd 14 - To Toronto 57 Bowmanville 42 Orono] Con Rd 3 4704 Vi ° Pollard Rd. Q Q- Were In Thu Huyheld T3 £ Con I Rd S Now J g Con Rd? Con Rd A $>' Newcastle 401s M