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Qrono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 21,2003 - 6 ^ The Pine's Players recently performed Oliver Twist based on the novel by Charles Dickens. This updated version was written by Joellen Bland with music by John Dewhirst. The buzz on avoiding West Nile virus by Dr Dana Hanson Mosquitoes may be more than a nuisance again this year, they could carry the potentially dangerous West Nile virus. Health Canada expects the virus to turn up all across Canada, including British Columbia and the Yukon, by the end of mosquito mosquito season next fall. Some municipalities may use chemicals chemicals to kill mosquito larvae, but you can also take steps to reduce your personal risk. "The most important thing to do is to avoid mosquito bites in the first place," says Peter Buck, an epidemiologist at Health Canada's Centre for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control. Avoiding bites means eliminating standing water, covering up and using a repellant containing DEBT (see tips below). Mosquitoes become infected infected with the virus by feeding on the blood of infected birds (mostly crows). A mosquito bite may then transfer the virus into the human blood system. Two to 15 days later you may develop flu-like symptoms. About 20 percent of infected people develop West Nile fever, a mild form of the disease with symptoms including fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and occasionally, swollen lymph elands and/or a skin rash. A severe form of the disease disease -- West Nile encephalitis -- hits less than 1% of infected infected people and can cause a potentially fatal inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). This form of the disease tends to strike shortly after the onset of flu-like symptoms. Health Canada reports that in 2002, there were 315 confirmed confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Canada (nine in Quebec, 305 in Ontario and two in Alberta). One person in Quebec and 16 in Ontario died of the virus. There have also been a few cases where the virus has been contracted through a blood transfusion or organ transplant. The Canadian Blood Services hopes to have a blood screening screening test in place by July. The WN virus, which was first isolated in 1937 in Uganda, Africa, arrived in North America around New York City late in the summer of 1999. In Canada, the virus was first confirmed in birds in Ontario in 2001 and in humans in September 2002. Buck cautions: "We'll likely see more human cases this year." For up-to-date information about West Nile Virus go to Health Canada's web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ . If you are concerned about having having been infected by the virus, Clarington Concert Band goes from Beatles to Broadway DURHAM, ONTARIO (May 14, 2003) The Orono United Church has teamed up with the Clarington Concert Band to present an exciting program of music entitled "From Beatles to Broadway" on Sunday June 1. This concert concert is the band's first appearance appearance at Orono United, which is located at Park and Church Street in Orono and the start time, is 3:00p.m. Tickets are available at the door and the cost is*$8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are free. The Clarington Concert Band will be under the direction direction of Mr. Barrie Hodgins and the afternoon's program will include selections by John Williams, Johnny Cowell's trumpet feature "Roller Coaster" and of course' a medley of tunes made famous by the Beatle's Lennon and McCartney. To order or reserve tickets in advance, visit the band's website at www.geocities.com/claring- tonconcertband or contact Colin Rowe at (905) 697- 8956. . consult a physician. Dr. Dana Hanson is the president of the Canadian Medical Association representing representing more than 54,000 physicians. Put the bite on mosquitoes! • Apply an insect repellent that contains DEBT. Don't use on babies under six months, and avoid applying it to children's children's face and hands. (For safety tips see: www.hc- sc.gc.ca/pmra-arla) • Wear thick, light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and long pants treated with repellents that contain DEBT or perme- thrin (do not apply permethrin directly to your skin). • Place mosquito netting over infant carriers. • Stay inside at dawn, dusk and early evening when mosquitoes mosquitoes are feeding. • Make sure window and door screens are bug proof. • Drain all standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs including wheelbarrows, wheelbarrows, boats, trailers and saucers under flower pots. • Don't allow water to stagnate stagnate in birdbaths, water gardens gardens and swimming pools or their covers. • Clean eavestroughs so water doesn't collect • Remove discarded tires and other containers that might collect rainwater. 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 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING • Wedding Cakes • Cafes for all Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • 13 reads, Buns 905-983-9779 Main Street, Orono , ' „ . Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker Closed Sunday and Monday ANNUAUREGULAR MEETING of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association will be held at the Orono Arena and Community Centre Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome It's a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. There's more to responsible drinking than taking a cab. Don't put yourself- K or your family- at risk to fire. ViARf/y