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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 THE NEW TANNER 19 READY NOW TOMATOES: B.STEAK, ITAL Also: Cukes, Fresh Dill & Garlic, BEETS, Basil, Onions, Savoy & Cabbage, Broccoli PICK YOUR OWN AT THE FARM - De Paoli Ready Picked Available (Please Call Ahead) Southwest of Georgetown-1km west of Trafalgar Rd. on 15 Sideroad, Stewarttown. First farm on north side of road The Farm 873-2050 877-7976 (home) Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-3, Sun & Holidays 8-12 CLOSED MONDAYS ??????????? ????? ??? ????? ????? ????? ???????? ??? ??? ?????? ??? KEEPING IT HONEST!: Halton Hills Regional Police Officer Colin Vanden Tillaart pulled the winning number 46 in the 50/50 draw at the Leathertown Festival last Sun- day for the Acton Seniors Recreational Centre Booth. John Lindsay was the winner. President Dave Dodgson helped by shaking up the numbers and holding the box. Julie Conroy photo The August 10 bid euchre saw Mae Milton as the only player with a mooner. Wednesday, August 30 will be the date of the next monthly Rama trip. If you would like to go, or have to cancel, please let Ruth know, 519-853-5124. A little more informa- tion on the Halton Region Health Department Influ- enza Clinic at the Acton Community Hall on Tues- day, November 28. It will be for Seniors and high priority individuals only. The clinics were very popu- lar last year so the health department decided to run two clinics in Acton. The regular flu clinic date will be announced later. When we are thinking of keeping healthy, there will be an information program offered on breast cancer detection, support, and treatments. This is open to everyone, and our speaker will be Ms.Blair Lancaster. It will be held on Tuesday, Sept 19 at 1:30p.m. I hope you managed to enjoy the Leathertown Fes- tival last Sunday. We met a lot of very interesting people at our booth, and heard a lot of stories. It was nice to see so many people who have recently moved to Acton, enjoying the fes- tival as well as the people that had travelled quite a distance. There was great interest in the beautiful wa- tercolour paintings, paper tole pictures, and carvings on display. The water co- lour classes will start up again on Wednesday, Sep- tember 13 at 9a.m. The 50/50 draw at the festival was won by No. 46, John Lindsay. He won $103. A lot of planning and effort goes into these occasions, and its great to see everyone doing their bit to help, by volunteering or coming out and supporting the various events. The Town looked particularly beautiful this year, thanks to Josie and her helpers. Dont forget you can help, by picking up litter on the ground and putting it in the garbage containers. The next Birthday Tea will be on September 12 when we celebrate birthdays occurring in August and September. This is during our week long Open House, when we invite anyone 55 or over to drop in and have a cup of coffee, and see what activities we offer at the Centre. As well as the tried and true ones that have been happening for quite a while, we are hop- ing to start a digital camera class in the fall. The new scrap booking and paper tole have been very popular. We will be open everyday from Monday to Friday from 9a.m.-4p.m. with the exception of Wednesday afternoons when there are no events planned. There is an evening event planned for Friday, Septem- ber 15 to wind up the week. It will be members only, and is a chicken dinner. The entertainment will be an Italian folk dance group. Another reason to join the Centre. Just a little note of inter- est of which some people might not be aware. The Acton Seniors Recreation Centre has charitable status as recognized by Revenue Canada. This means if you make a donation, you would receive an income tax receipt. Your donation could be a cash donation in memory of someone, or a gift in kind. Paul Thompson, who spends many hours work- ing around the Seniors Centre, was the winner of our weekly 50/50 draw this week. Congratulations on a well deserved win, Paul. Nine batches of mosqui- toes trapped by the Halton Region Health Department during the week of August 8 have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Six were from Oakville, two from Georgetown, and one from Milton. The results represent the first WNV positive mosqui- toes found in both Oakville and Halton Hills. The recent confirm that WNV has now been detected in all four Halton municipalities. The virus is going to con- tinue to build in the mosquito population until the end of the season, said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Medical Of- ficer of Health. Therefore, the likelihood of mosquitoes passing on the virus to hu- mans is increasing. The risk of serious illness from WNV increases with increasing age. The Health Department is advising residents, especially older adults and elderly persons, to protect themselves against mosquito bites to reduce the risk of becoming infected with West Nile virus. From now until late September is the highest risk period for West Nile virus infection. This year to date, no hu- man cases of WNV have been found in Halton. In 2003, a local study found that 80% of people who had become infected with the virus had no symp- toms. However, roughly 20% of people infected devel- oped fever, headache, muscle aches, and rash. And, 1% of those infected became seri- ously ill with a neurological syndrome, which can include encephalitis (swelling of the brain), paralysis and difficulty with speech. The infection can be fatal in rare situations. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water so to reduce breeding sites around your home: D r a i n a n y a r - e a s o f s t and ing wa t e r, Change the water in birdbaths and empty rain barrels weekly, Remove old t i res and t u r n o v e r p a i l s , t o y s , and whee lba r rows , and Keep eavestroughs clear. Information about WNV, as well as a map showing locations of WNV activity found in Halton, is available on Haltons website at www. halton.ca/wnv. To report a dead bird or stand- ing water, please call Halton Region at 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), TTY 905- 827-9833. A dead crow found between the hamlets of Kilbride and Lowville, in the area of Guelph Line and No. 8 Side Road has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv), Halton Health Dept. reports. We have consistently found West Nile virus activity in Halton since 2001, said Dr. Monir Taha, associate medical officer of health for Halton Region. So far this year we have seen activity in areas that are more rural and northerly than in past seasons, in which activity was greatest in the urban areas along Lake Ontario. However, the distribution of West Nile virus in Halton can change rapidly from week to week so all Halton residents need to take measures to avoid mos- quito bites. To date, there have been no human cases of WNv in Halton. As per past seasons, August and September are the months for greatest risk of human infections. Tests confirm WNv in all four Halton municipalities Dead crow positive ????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????