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economist suntribune rlralth saturday june 1 2002 17 eight dead crows sent for west nile tests by jeff mitchell staff writer eight dead crows found throughout york region have been sent for testing as the municipality continues to moni tor the spread of west nile virus meanwhile one confirmed case of a bird death attributable to the virus has been recorded in mississauga although it will take some time to learn whether or not die birds found dead here were carriers of the virus it is almost certain the disease will make an appearance once again in york region this summer said darlene keates infec tion control manager with the regions health protection branch i for one am not surprised to see it back ms keates said i think it was expected back last year 25 birds killed by the virus were found in the region that is a concern because mosqui toes that feast on the birds can pass the encephalitis along to humans no incidents of human infection have occurred so far in york region but the health department is urging residents to be vigilant in protecting themselves against the disease it recommends using mosquito repellent and eliminating breeding areas such as pools of standing water where the bugs can procreate it may be a trend we have to learn to live with and protect ourselves against health officials have closely moni tored the spread of west nile virus since it turned up in new york state killing several people a couple of summers ago it certainly seems to be spreading here ms keates said it may be a trend we have to learn to live with and protect ourselves against the region is interested in hearing from residents who have discovered a dead crow that has not decomposed or been otherwise damaged call 1-800- 3615653 or 19058958004 to make a report adenoma hepatic necrosis hepatitis a hepatitis b herpes simplex hepatitis hers disease histiocytosis x idiopathic cirrhosis leiomyosarcoma mononucleosis peliosis hepatitis porphyria variegata primary hepatic fight over 100 diseased with one donation these are just a few of the over 100 liverrelated illnesses that threaten the lives of more than 2 million canadian men women and children for 25 years now the canadian liver foundation has been leading the fight against liver disease and to continue we need your help one simple act of kindness can go so very far this message brought to you as a community service of the economist suntribune 1320 yonge street suite 301 toronto ontario 18005635483 lliioilalel lowest 149 complete system 75programming credit 74 your cost great offer 24 hours installation in most cases all units come with bell expressvu warranty instant activation some terms and conditions apply while quantities last 90 days warranty model 31 00 51 00 6000 also available not exactly as shown ultra high frequency uhf model 4500 infrared remote control 4component universal remote tv vcr aux and satellite small 45cm dish antenna with dual lnbf design for a multireceiver single feed household one touch vcr record event timer refurbished unit visit a bell world store near you markville shopping centre promenade shopping centre 5000 highway 7 east 1 promenade circle markham thomhill mccowan hwy 17 bathurst and centre st tel 905 3051900 tel 905 7077100 last years modelnext years money sabre sold exclusively by your john deere dealer beline wwwjohndeerecom 1438gs sabre lawn tractor 145hp engine 38inch mowing deck 5speed shiftonthego transmission only 1 949 or 5419 a month no paynientsfl no interest for 90 days 1438hs sabre lawn tractor 145hp engine 38inch mowing deck hydrostatic transmission only 2 299 or 6363 a month johh06bi noriiino liiins lii a jjeente- stouffville hutchinson farm supply inc 14183 highway 48 9056402692 to