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"Public health will continâ€" ue with the monitoring and abaternent steps that are curâ€" rently in place to address water on public properties, but residents can play a major role in reducing the risk on their own properties. A reduction of standing water now can have a significant reduction on the number of mosquitoes later in the seaâ€" son," says Dr. Liana Nolan, medical officer of health for the Region of Waterloo. Nolan added that while the risk of infection is still considered to be small, some people can develop serious, or life threatâ€" ening illness from the virus. With the recent rains, and the time of season, more mosquitoes will start searchâ€" ing for sites to lay eggs. Hatched larvae have strated to become biting mosquitoes, and with the new generation of certain bird species, it proâ€" duces a major start to the amplification of West Nile While some potential mosquito breeding grounds are fairly obvious, others are less so. Residents are urged to * Lawn and garden supâ€" plies: partially empty bags of mulch or soil exposed to rain may have small pockets that hold enough water to provide a breeding site. Planter pots with attached saucers and large planters that hold Waterloo Region residents are being asked to carefully inspect their property for sources of standing water that may support larval mosâ€" quitoes. Residents urged to remove sources of stagnant water smaller plant pots, are also potential breeding grounds. * Lawn and garden equipâ€" ment: wheel barrows, lawn mowers, stored swimming pools and plastic garden tools and toys should also be inspected for standing water. Often people focus on areas off their property as the source for mosquito probâ€" lems, or look at obvious or large sources of standing water. However, residents need to look at their own property for all sources of stagnant water. Remember, 50 to 100 millilitres of water can produce up to 100 mosâ€" quitoes and larger sources can produce thousands of mosquitoes. For further information on WNV, visit the Web site at www.region.waterloo.on.ca/p hi or call 883â€"2086. Stacia Kean (left) and Lisa Lahey, camp counsellors at Onondaga Farms, helped out during the Tim Hortons Camp Day festivities last Wednesday at the Bridgeâ€" port Plaza coffee shop. Proâ€" ceeds from all coffee sales that day will help send thouâ€" sands of kids to camp this summer. oo Filling up fast. Hot stuff Sold out last year! Camp #1: AUG. 5â€"8/03 RIM #2 To register call the Ravens Hot Line 886â€"7903 or visit our web site www.wateriooravens.com This season is open to all girls of minor hockey age. Recommended for recreational hockey players for skill development. 1.5 hrs/day on ice and 1 hr/day off ice instruction/certified trainers Hockey Jersey, daily snacks and lots of FUN provided in the cost of registration Preseason All Girls Hockey Camps Organized by the W.G.M.H.A. All instruction by the Steve Rice Hockey Academy ANDREA BAILEY PHOTO For the kids, For the game, For the fun of it! 9:00â€"12:00 noon +149.00 SAVINGS 101 Become a pxmmmnaeeaianine.... E: WATERLOO CHRONICLE CARRIER White Pine Cr. ~ Parkmount Dr./Thorncrest Dr. Lynnbrook Cres./Woodville PI. Havendale Cres./Havendale PI. Shaughnessy PI./Sandford Fleming Dr. Westvale Dr./Sandcliffe PI. Ashby Crt./Herron PI. Beechlawn Dr./Bridle Path Crt. McDougall Rd. Erb St W./Dunbar Rd. Noecker St./Regina St. N. Anndale Rd./Anndale Crt. We have carriers of all ages, children as well as adults. If you are interested please call 886â€"2830 ext. 225 Camp #2: AUG. 25â€"28/03 AMC This session is recommended for Players with Rep experience or those looking to try out for Rep teams in the upcoming season. 1.5 hrs/day on ice instruction with certified trainers. Hockey Jersey included in cost of registration. FUN provided in the cost of registration 9:00â€"10:30 _ 12 & under 10:30â€"12:00 _ 13 & over $139.00 Register Early Now!