-Crow found in Milton tests positive for West Nule virus \uotultc i cd .us d',.\ Ind rural Milton has tested puostive lor West Nule virus. The bird, found just souîh uf Acton, 'sas tested by the Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Healih Centre in Guelph and was con- firmed to be carrying the disease Wednesday. This is the third positive bird t0 tom up ini Milton this season. the other two found June I10 the rural area west of Regional Road 25. Through the health depart- ment's surveillance program. we're beginning t0 see more West Nule virus activity in Halton' said Halton Medical Officer of' Healîh Bob NovaI. Two more crows receniiy ond in Burlingion also tesied positive for West Nile. The Haltun Resgion Healtb Depastment recummends tbe loi lowing steps for resideiiîs h) pro- tect themrselves againsi the disease: - Avoid areas with high musquiio populations. - Wear light-eoloured clsthing. includîng long sîceves, panis and a bat, to cover exposed skin when ouldoors in the evening or early moming. . Use a mosquito repellent approved by Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency. - Make sure aIl windows and doors in your home have screens that are in good condition. * Take extra precautions trom West Nile has been found in more than 150 North American' bird species, most commonly the crow. dusk 10 dawn when mosquito activity is particularly bigh. -We know that the virus is here in Halton. so now is really the ime when peuple have to be serious about proîectîng ihemselves and tbeir family.' said Halion Healîb Protection Services Director Peter Willmuuît. The heaiîh deparinvent also asks residenis iii reduceno.sqîittî breeding rcis (o0 their propertles by dfrainiuîg ai» stanîding or silag- nani water. remuising sud tires, tuming oser pails. iuys. and wheel- barrows that may esllect ssater. changîng birdbath ssater every eys days and keeping caves trîuughs clear iii avoid irapped water. Across the region. I1.482 dead irds have been recorded by thc healîh departruent thtscsason, 182 n Milton. Last year. 4,584 dead irds were reported altogether. 358 Iocally. 0f those, 15 were conlirmed to carry West Nile virus. wîth only two of1 theru being in Milton. Two horses and four mosquito poo)ls in the arca also tested posi- tive fuor the disease. In aiteffort lu preveni West Nule, the Region has beeiu applying larvi- cile Ioi catch basins in Halton. reduîcing the number ot aduit mos- quituies that cao transmît the dis- ee Su lar,.83 standing water sites in ilaltuti haselhast a larvicide treai- tueni 27 ut thuise beîng in M ilion. This is up trur the 12 sites larvi- cided in to\,iu in 2(X)3. The Region also has the Wldemess Croup on-caîl tii apply adulticide. a chemîical thai will kîlI aduli m(isquitoes potentially carîy- îng the dîsease. if Mr. Nosal deerus tf necessary. Tu report a dcad bird or stagnant waîer. or for mure information abouî Westi Nue virus. caîl the Halton Region Healîh Departruent at (9(15) 925-6(0(1 or visit www.region.halion.on.ca/health. The Canadian Champion, Frday, JuIy 30, 2004-5 RicaRMDSGN à-~ 2004 Malibu 4 Door Sedan SMART LIME PURCHASE PURCHASE $21 7* FINCINO CASH PRICE Par ffMhoweMs. $2u78ve0ef $1,000 Dw rm Up ino 60months tucludes Freighti P ce incusleol1,00 n is nclusiv e dt 1,0 Ring in and Win Credit 4-Z 2004 Epica LS mou*_ 4 Door Sedan SMARTLE 1211 * Per mih/48 miSs. $2.750 Down Payment. $90Freigui, $0 Securiy epit rice siîawn le inclutive ai $1.000. Ring te and Win Crndit. I PURCHASE FINANCINO i0% Up lu 60 montSs PURCHASE CASH PRICE Exciedes Freight. Price shown is inclusive of $1,000 1 Ring in and Win Credit. 2004 Impala 4 Door Sedan SU EUPURCHASE PURCHASE $232* FINANCINS CASH PRICE Por mtli48 mtI.e.0% $219018 Down Famn Up to 60 montho Excludes Freight. Price D I$100Ir ue shwsRng inuad WnCredi Ring ie and Win Credit. ,Zý-s 2004 Optra -ýQ 4 Door Sedan SMART LEASE $133 * Per mtS/48 mths. Si1,970 Down Payment. $930 Frsl¶pt, $0 Security epst.Pira shm n ( Inclusive of $1,000. Ring i nid Wln CrediL PURCHASE PURCHASE FINANCING CASH PRICE 0G1/0 cD14,82O* Up tus60 munthsuEecludes Freiglu Prce *Taxes and administration tees extra. See dealer for details. MAKE THE CALL RICHARDSON CI6E VIO 0LE T rnHWY 25 S. AT DERRY RD., MILTON Servsng Milton For Over El3 Gen erattons W puainma~ J I I 'i