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WHI'1BY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRI 5, 1989, PAGE 9 Meningitis daims lfe 1"ROM PAGE 1 "Resistance goes down and the. infection beconies overwhelming. It tflen travels through the bloodstream to the brain," she said. Another strain of meningitis is 'haemnophiIus b. influenzae meningitÏi.' It is most common in children under five years old. Gray explained that «After five years, most children develop a suff»icienit frmunity system of their own. «There is an average of five cases of haemophilus b influen- zae meningitis per year. There t have been 59 cases in 10 years and none this yer" said Gray. Statistics sow that in Canada there is an.- average of 1,000 cases of meningitis per year. 0f that numbe-ýr, 50 will likely die. Aboýut 150 cases will resuit in a permanent handicap such as mental defectiveness or deafness. Gray isn't sure why meningitis is so prevalent this year. "Maybe the bug got more dis- easeproductive or t he population has become less resistant,» she "Try not to make pople too tinxious,» Gray warne Se also said it is important that if parents are in doubt or have questions, it is a good idea to see tmhe family doctor. Symptoms of meningitis are fever, severe headache, vomiting and a stiff neck. Gray said that i1f j it is uncomfortable for a child to look down at his/her bellybutton, that could be a sign of stiffness in the neck. Another dlue, she said, is, "People get very sick more quickly and a later symp- tom is that a rash will develop. "If your child or yourself- are sick, don't take an aspirin and wait tili morning. Go - find out. Voice your concerns," said Gray. Police nab youhs after car chase iTwo Oshawa youths were arrested and charged with pos- session of stolen property after a short car chase through Whitby on Sunday, March 26, at about 1 p.m. >he two youths, aged 17 and 14, were spotted by a Durham Regional police officer who had been informed of the stolen car in the Garden and Manning area. The officer gave pursuit, and chased the two along Manning to Brock St. The chase then headed * north on Brock St. where the youth driving. lost control of the car and spun it completely * around. The two youths then fled from the car but were apprehended a short while later. The two, who cannot be identi- fied under the Young Offenders Donors wanted at clinie The sprngý blood donor clinic will be hgel on Tuesday, April il,l1to 8p.m. at the Legion hall onB on St. S. Ail blood types are needed but a supply of O0positive blood is always requiredas most people have this type. Also important is 0 negative bIood, which can be given to anyone in an emergency situation. Voluntary donations supply.60 hospitals in Central Ontario. Four per cent of the population actually donates blood. Meningococcal Disease:, Twenty Year Trend >Ontario, 1968 to 1988 Number of cases annually - Rate per 100,000 population 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82- 84 86 88 Vears: 1968 ta 1988 includes meningococcal meningitis and meningococcemia CORPORATIQN 0F THE TOWN 0F WHITBY PROCLAMATION TORNADO AWARENES DAY TAKE NOTICE THAT April 7th, 1989, proclaimed as "Tornado Awareness Day", in Town of Whitby. Citizens of Whitby are reminaea 0of the devastating affects a tornado can have on a community and are encourageci to become more aware of protective measures which can be taken. DATED at Whtby, Ontario this 28th day of March, 1989. R.A. Attersley, Mayor Town of Whîtby The Woodcraft 1989 Spring Sale Eloor Models up tO 40% Off' Harvest Table in Solid Pine: custom sizes, lea,-ves and extensio'ns available ai Special Spring Sale Prices (centre drawer 'irm flptioflal) Pinle: 48' -.x 30 - 1485 Special prices loi'a Bowh.ack Bent A* rrow Chalirs Combination Entertaininent Unit: 51"H x 55'W x 20'D - 3 lower doors* I glass door - 2 adjustable shelves * drawer - Complete storage for sterco, VCR. tur-ntabe, tapes and TV. Mple $1165. ai<$1695 Sie 109 Colonial Pedestal Table: 42" round with 2 12" beaves and 4 Bowback Bent Arrow side chairs 4811 round with 2 12" leaves and 4 Bowback Bora Arrow side chair 1Bi ne OnI y $1275 Markhani County Buffet & Hutch: A freshly sculpted design, with the character anid graoe of thie past century %ire$1395 Oak$1695 A rml I $129 ....... ,~ ..ik...... ... .. . . .......... 1.. 4 k . . . . . . . . . . 1%Off Single Pieces' 15% COff 3 or more Items- Special Prices Store-Wide Soid Oak & Pine Craftsmen since. 1974 The Bam: OPEN SUNDAY Markham Rd. & Steeles Ave. 293-2279 Workshop & Showroom: 370 Denison St. E, Markham. 475-2488 Whitby: 111 Dunlop St. W. ai Brock Si. 668-2770 is nereby and for the