>South Lincoln High’s Class of 2016 graduates saluted, Pgs 12-13 >Duck race winners get their haul Pg. 3 > Vandersloot off to CanAmMex this week Pg. 11 > Cool treat for summer heat Pg 17 Thursday, July 14, 2016 Vol. 5 Issue 10
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H5 avian flu quarantines Drost farm By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has quarantined the Mountain Road farm of Pete Drost after ducks on the property tested positive for H5 avian influenza. While the strain is highly contagious among birds, it rarely affects humans and does not pose a health risk when poultry and poultry products are properly handled and cooked, according to Niagara Region’s department of health. As a result of the outbreak, the 14,000 birds on the farm will be humanely destroyed and disposed of as per provincial regulations. An immediate effort has been implemented to trace birds and all products and equipment which has moved onto and off the farm. This roster will provide locations for future testing sites as control measures are assembled. The protocol is already in place for the public to be notified if any additional farms test positive. All area poultry farmers have been asked to report any suspicious symptoms on their properties. Health officials have stated the strain of virus detected poses no risk to the public health, including the handful of people who work on the Drost farm. It was the Drost farm which was considered one of the epicenters of Beamsville’s fly problem back in 2011-2012. Drost worked diligently with the Town of Lincoln and a host of government officials as testing and preventative measures brought the matter under control.
No hand no problem for Grimsby 12-year-old
Grimsby Mayor Bob Bentley presents Jamie Campbell, 12, of Grimsby with a certicate of recognition for his efforts to support the CHAMP Program and War Amps PLAYSAFE initiative.
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Jamie Campbell is just like any 12-yearold boy. Jamie does not back down from a challenge, likes playing in the park and takes on a strong role as an advocate for The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Wait, what’s that last one? Ah, yes, it is very easy to look right by the fact Jamie was born a left-hand amputee. He does. Monday afternoon the Grimsby boy was at Town Hall to receive recognition from Mayor Bob Bentley for his effort as an ambassador of the The War Amps PLAYSAFE message and the CHAMP program. Among the things Jamie does are hosting displays and participating in local parades. He educates children to spot the danger in their neighbourhoods, too. “He is very deserving,” said his father Michael.
See CHAMP, Page 5