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Anyone When vacations are coxing ta an end and it's almo st time for your cbildren ta head back to school, it is very important ta check that they have not been infested with any bead lice during their stay at camp or other crowded places. And if tbey have been spared, it would be wise ta warn them about tbe, risks of infestation of these pests, whicb are not dangerous but very unpleasant. Six to twelve-year-olds are the most prone to bead lice, but anyone can become infested. Little girls aged 7 to 9 years are the most vulnerable. It is recommended that tbey wear their bair in braids or ponytails if it is long. Every year, approimnately 70 per cent of our elementary schools report cases of bead lice infestation. In fact, it is a national problem that strikes 2 per cent of the Canadian student population in eiementary scbools at ail leveis of society. Thére is no shame in having head lice and it is not a sign of uncleanliness or iliness. Lice are easily spread but they can also be elixinated just as easily, witb can. have WHTBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6,1ion, PAGE 23 etc. Warn your children! How can they ho detected? Constant itchiness of tbe scalp and continuaI scratching of the bead may well, indicate the presence of bead lice. They can be detected by carefully examning the hair at tbe back of the bead and behind tbe ears. Since tbey bide from ligbt, tbey migbt not be visible, but tbeir little whitisb eggs can be found - and that is a sign tbat they are not far away.. How can you get rid of them? You can get -rid of bead lice mitb special medications called pediculicides soldi n pbermacies, generally in tbe form of shampoos or creme rinses. It is important te use a product proper treatment. Wbat are they? Head lice . are tiny greyish-whité insects witbout wings that live and lay their eggs (nits) on the human scalp, at the root of the hair. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers and Durham Regional Police are asking for the pubhic's hlp in apprebiending a mnan wanted for crimunal negligence causing death. On Wednesday June 14 this year, at about 11:15 a.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on Regional Road 23, one Ilometre nortb of the l3th concession of Scugog. A woman was, driving south with bier two sons, aged 3 and 4, when a vebicle travelling northbound bit hier head on. As the result of this collision, the 4-year-old died in Sick Chfldren's Hosptal two days later. The mother and the other child were seriously injured. The driver of the other vebicle fled after the collision. He bas now been identified as Kenntb Arthur Hudson, alias Thomas Howden. Described as a white malee 58", 160 ibs., pale compleion. He bas a ring in his left ear. He chd have a beard but may bave sbaved it off. He is 29. His last known!address was 23 Wildwood Ave., Lake Wilcox, Ont. Warrants bave been issued for one count of crmunal negligence causing deatb and two counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harmn. Crime Stoppers is asking for anyone witb ariy information on bis whereabouts to cali. You'll neyer have to give your name or appear in court. The Crime Stoppers pbone number is 436-8477 (tbat's 436-TIFS). Long distance cali collect. CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY TOWN 0F WHITBY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMIENT Correction in Town of Whitby Activity Brochure - The phone number for the Whitby Senior's Actîvity Cnteis - 668-1424. How do they spread? Head lice spread v ,ery quickly, eitber by direct contact from one person ta anotber, or by sharing personai items sucb as comibs, brusbes, bats, scarves, earpbones, sleeping bags, stýuffed animals, Health fair on Saturday Durham Heaith Services will hold a blood pressure ciinic as part of a 'Famiiy Heaitb Fair' on Saturday, Sept. 9 to open tbe new Community Pharmacy at the plaza at Rossiand Rd. E. and Garden St. in Whitby. The and opening celebration will be feid from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sixteen community organiza- tions and. government depart- ments bave ben invited to pro- vide information on eight dif- ferent topics including family life education, child care, services for seniors, healtb services, volun- teer healtb organizations, Physi- cal fitness, community informa- tion and emergency services. Infj;rmation tables wililibe botb inside tbe pbarmacy and outside on tbe sidewalk. Entertainment and magic shows wililibe provided by a professionai clown. The YMCA will provide a flexibiiity test for the public and face painting for children. Refreshments are avail- able and door prizes wiii lie drawn. For more information cal ,Daniel or Ken at 668-4442. that destroys botb the head 1 ice anid their nits (eggs). Otberwî se, re-infestation wili occur asth nits batcb in seven days'time. It bas been proven tbat a product containing permethrin, sucb as NLX is a safe and effective way of getting rid of bead lice and nits in one single application. In addition, tbe preparation containing permetbrin bas a residual effect. that protects against re-infestation ,for at least 10 days. Cbildren may start using their regular sbhanpoo immediately. For furtber information, yDu may contact the:. Head LCe Information Centre 1155 Rene- Levesque Boulevard West Suite 3520, Montrea], Quebec, H31B MT. g. mmmmmmmmmm U Miq i AS OFI I RESIDENTS OF OSHAWA, I IWHITBY,BROOKLIN AND CLAREMONT 1 MAY MAKE À LI IO PIKRNIAROO N TH IRAE OOT RA JUST CAI 14 7mFRI ' As ela R Ecl, o ilhv h Ipotnt Ioha esgsfrmbsnse n 1 sevcssosrnIhssrie ayo hs spnsr TOiCKbferingSARBOROUGHAisconts *vial nyt THRETERORONeTOAeREA. If JU r a detsT a oLdli nomto 5 onIi xiig e nsrrsnl fodbe 1 Ia omk'orpouc rsriekon 0 Ilaecl 2-22 I IMMMMMMMMMMu - t , i,1, ý t e.0 11 t ( t 4 ý ý i