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Qrono^^eeklyJTimes, Wednesday, August 13,2003 - 7 ^ Dead crows in Ajax and Whitby test WHITBY, ON, August 22, 2003, 2 p.m. - Durham Region Health Department has just received confirmation confirmation that two dead crows picked up in the north Ajax and north Whitby have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Both birds were submitted submitted for testing pn Aug. 20 and results weré received today. This report was received following? the release of information earlier today confirming a positive test for the virus on a pool of mosquitoes from the north Oshawa area. This brings the number of positive WNV test for crows in the area to six so far this season. Residents are again reminded since WNV activity activity is now widespread throughout Ontario, it is important to take precautionary precautionary measures to protect them selves and reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. The Health Department recommends: recommends: - 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 30 per cent DEBT or less and children should wear a repellent 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 - wearing light-coloured Everyone loves a Parade so be part of the fun at the Durham Central Fair ( Orono) on Saturday, September 6th yetn 't fuvuute (6: "Agriculture in Motion" ☆ Entrants should line up at Orono Cemetery at 10:00 am [☆Judging begins at 10:30am ☆Parade starts at 11:30am Prize Categories: ★ Best Youth Group Float ( 15 years & under) - $40, $20 ★ Best Neighbourhood Float - $40, $20 ★ Best Family Float - $40, $20 ★ Best Parade Theme Float - $40, $20 ★ Best Musical Entry - $40, $20 ★ Best Clown - $30, $15 ★ Best Decorated Bicycle - $12, $6, $3 ★ Best Non-Motorized Float (10 years and under) $15, $10, $5 ★ Best School Float - $40, $20, $ 10 ★ Judges' Choice for 2003 - $40 % NOTE: To be assured a spot in the parade, please call 905-983-5750 or 905-983-9202 for details up to the evening of September 4,2003 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 result in no symptoms. Mild symptoms that may occur include fever, extreme tiredness, severe headache, muscle aches and skin rash. More serious symptoms can include neck stiffness, muscle weakness, and confusion. Rarely, the disease can be fatal. For more information on West Nile virus or to report dead crows please call the Health Department's Environmental Environmental Health Help Line at 905-723-8521 or 1- 800-841-2729, ext. 2188, or visit our Web site at http://health.region.durham.o n.ca or www.region.durham. on.ca. S Heart Disease and Stroke! tj? HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO Support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Norm Andrews of the Clarington Fiddle Club helped provide entertainment at the Clarke Museum's corn roast Saturday. Besides the Iive entertainment, there were spinning and blacksmith demonstrations, as well as an appearance by local children's author William Swan. Children could get their face painted and partake in some children's games. The corn was picked fresh at a local farmer, for the event which was billed 'Celebrate the Harvest'. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS 'WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA D. K.ELLEHER 905-623-5480 4 DIVISION ST- BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN ST. 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