HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ..a tale of caution

Nurse Martha Weighs Pros and Cons of Decapitation

Washington, DC - Nurse Martha considers the pros and cons of using an
ancient Polish tradition of decapitation to rid her elementary school
of its hideous lice infestation.

"It really is a most effective method. However, our biggest obstacle
to overcome before we can begin is where to dispose of the
contaminated heads." stated Nurse Martha this morning.

The DC School Board is thrilled at the prospect. "Decapitation! Now
why didn't I think of that years ago? This will surely aid us in our
quest to shrink class size," exclaimed the excitable Vile McPherson,
President of the School Board.

Sally Higgins, mother of Billie, age 6, was less than pleased at Nurse
Martha's methods. "First it was amputation, now decapitation. I
understand lice is a growing problem, but surely there are more humane
ways of dealing with this situation. I've heard there is a shampoo
out there which might help kill the lice."

Upon questioning Nurse Martha on Ms Higgins suggestion, she scoffed,
"Sally Higgins. Silly Hippie is more like it! Next thing you know,
she's going to start telling me that blisters don't cause gangrene and
can heal themselves naturally!"

Principal Maurice La Tete called an emergency meeting with the staff
to discuss the Lice Infested Head Removal Program, and answer any
questions. But it seemed one question could not be resolved. No one
could decide where to put the heads.

It was La Tete who made the final decision.

"Let us have a Raffle! The winning ticket holder can make the final
choice on head disposal!!"

Ticket sales have thus far been slow, as students are reluctant to
spend their precious dollars on a raffle which might include their own
head.