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The Canadian Champion, Fniday, May 18, 2001-13J Health department asks publIc IWHATES ONI to report sight ings of dead bird The public is asked ta report any sight- ings of dead crows or blue jays to, the health department as part of a program to monitor the West Nile Virus. The virus affects wild birds, mainly ta hurand thrugh thend nbi tfanmqita.d crows and blrujas.tndenbie ofansmitted Staf fom heHalton Region Hfealth Department will assess reports and, if nec- essary, pick up dead birds to be sent toaa Iaboratory for analysis. Most people infected with the West Nile Virus (WNV) won't feel sick. Those most at risk for the disease include persans over the age of 50 years, the very young and persans with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of the disease include mild fever, headache, stiff neck, muscle weak- ness, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. In rare cases, the ilînesa may be more seri- ous, causing encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). There's fia specific treatment and no vac- cine against WNV Laxt year in New York State, the virus affected 21 people and caused two deaths. While the risk of transmission of WNV ta humans is low, the public is advised ta take precautions ta protect themselves igainst mosquitoes. Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks and shoes when outdoors in the evening or early moming. If you choose to use insect repellent, use a repellent that contains DEET (nat recam- mended for use for infants aged under six montha old). In addition ta taking persanal pratective measures, yau can also take steps ta reduce mosquita breeding areas. Remave or change ail standing water araund yaur Golf tourney to raise funds for CF cause Golters are getting ready ta tee off for the sixth annual Mike Mascarin Memorial Golf Toumnament Sunday, May 27. This year's venue has moved tram Burlington ta Miltan's Granite Ridge Golf Club ta accommadate more golfers in a shatgun start. 'We're really excited about the format this year," says toumnament arganizer Nina Mascarin. "It allaws for more galfers and more money gaing ta a gaad cause." Since its inceptian in 1996, the toumna- ment bas raised $66500 for cystic tibrosis (CF) research. Organizers hope ta raise $15,000 this year. The toumnament is named in honor of Mike Mascarin, a Grimsby resident who died in 1996 from CF-related complica- tions. He was 34. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that kilîs young children and adults. One in 2,500 Canadians are bom with CE While a cure has yet ta be faund, some people with CF can extend their short life expectancies with a high-risk, double-Iung transplant. The taumnament also tries ta raise argan- donor awareness. Golfers who have signed their organ donar card are entered in a thank-you draw' that makes them eligible ta, win a bird woodcarving by Wayne Inkster, a Binbraok artist and teacher who taught Mr. Mascarin the craft. The toumnament includes a silent and live auctian and dinner. ickets cast $11 50. For more information cal rganizer Angela Goodwin at (905)643-2999. home by tuming over or removing con- tainers that hold water and change the water in birdbaths every feW days. In 2000, WNV was identifted in birds as close ta 3 km ta the Canadian border in Niagara Falls, New York. Na cases of WNV in birds or humans were identified in Ontario. Hawever, experts predict that it will occur in the province in 2001. For more information regarding WNV, caîl the Halton Region Health Department Infectian Contrai Program at (905) 825- 6060 or toîl free at 1-866-442-5866. ADVERTORIAL NEED SUMMER HELP? WE CAN HELP! The Milton Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) is open for another summer and we're gearing up to make it a HUGE succeas for both students and local employers! So if you've been feeling the crunch Iately and are looking to hire, why flot hire a student? 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