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4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2 rC V 4P Country Market 9 "Dotty 10 et.m. to 6 ft.Mt. AVAII ABLE NOW : Early Apples, Sweet Corn, Potatoes, Cider, Honey, Maple Syrup and more... Concession Road #3, just west of Hwy. 35/115, Newcastle, Ontario 905-987-2295 In tf E Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business., Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping CORY KUIPERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street 905-623-5668 Bowmanvillc, Ontario LIC 2/8 OFF STREET PARKING Clarington birds test positive for West Nile virus WHITBY, ON, August 16, 2004 - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation confirmation that three dead birds submitted for West Nile virus (WNv) surveillance have tested positive for the virus. One bird is from the Town of Ajax; the other two are from the Municipality of Clarington. The birds were submitted for testing on Aug. 10; test results were received on Aug. 11 and 13. This brings the number of positive WNv birds in the Region to eight so far this season. season. In 2003, seven birds in Durham Region tested positive for the virus. To date, only the City of Pickering has not reported a positive bird. "As Pickering remains the only municipality without a positive bird finding so far this season, the Health Department will now only submit dead crows, blue jays or raptors received from the Pickering area," said Ross MacEachem, Manager, Environmental Health for Durham Region Health Department. "Dead bird reports for all other municipalities municipalities in the Region will be recorded as sightings and enhanced surveillance activities activities will take place around the areas where the positive birds have been found." ■ '< To date, there have been 152 birds test positive for WNv in Ontario. Last year, 242 birds were identified provincially. Residents are again reminded reminded since WNv activity is now widespread throughout Ontario, Ontario, it is important to take precautionary precautionary measures to protect themselves and reduce the risk stop of being bitten by mosquitoes. The Health De-partment recommends: recommends: • Avoiding areas with high mosquito populations • Taking extra precautions from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes arë 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 6 to 10 percent DEBT; chil- ren under 6 months old should not use DEET; for children 6 months to 2 years old, DEET should only be applied once per day and applied no more than 3 times daily for children 2 to 12 years old • 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 Heart Disease Stroke! HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO Support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. have tight fitting screens and are in good condition • Getting rid of stagnant water that remains for more than 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 result in no symptoms. symptoms. Mild symptoms that may occur include fever, extreme tiredness, severe headache, muscle aches and skin rash. More serious symptoms symptoms can include neck stiffness, stiffness, muscle weakness and confusion. Rarely, the disease can be fatal. For more information 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 here for more Web site information. 5340 Main Street, Orono Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker • Wedding Cakes • Cakes for a\\ Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • Bread & Buns 905-983-9779 Closed Sunday and Monday 6 PARK ST. ORONO Our 1000 sq.ft, studio has classes for everyone! From beginner to advanced. Ages 3 years to adult. Local shows, recital, and competitions! BALLET, JAZZ, TAP, HIP HOP, MUSICAL THEATRE MODERN AND ACR0 We provide an encouraging, supportive, positive experience for students to develop self confidence! Come experience the Freedom of Dance and register for the 2004/2005 Dance Season. Come in early and save the $35 registration fee! 905-983-5002 Call us if interested in Karate classes! Min. 10 students req./class ^yhujcfci sOplicaf M.T.Th. 10-3 W. F. 10-8 6 Park St. Orono s. 10-2 KIDS come see our Barbie, Spiderman and SpongeBob Square Pants Eyeware!