RECYLE FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Our school recyles used inkjet cartridges and used cell phones for cash.  Just drop off your used cartridges and old cell phones (battery must be removed) to the school and we do the rest.  It is a great way for you to contribute to your school and promote a greener earth.  Please note we do NOT accept any batteries of any kind including cell batteries, laptop or household.

Public Health     

Delta & Menominee Counties       

August 18, 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians:

There are two types of influenza (flu) to be concerned about this year. The first type is the seasonal flu that happens every fall and winter. The second type is the H1N1 (swine) flu that began causing illness in people last spring and has continued to occur in Michigan and throughout the world this summer. A vaccine to prevent H1N1 flu is under production but not yet available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified priority groups to receive the vaccine when it is ready. These priority groups include school-aged children, along with preschoolers and those in daycare. The Health Department expects to hold vaccination clinics in schools later this fall, as soon as the vaccine arrives. Participation in these clinics will be voluntary. You will receive more information about these clinics as they are scheduled.

In the meantime, you can help prevent the spread of influenza by doing the following:

• If your child is sick with flu-like symptoms, keep them home. After they are free of fever or signs of fever for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medications), they may return to school. Flu symptoms include:

· A temperature of 100 degrees or higher  · Extreme tiredness or fatigue · Diarrhea and vomiting (in some cases) · Body aches

· Sore throat · A prominent cough · A prominent headache

• Do NOT give any aspirin or aspirin-containing products to children/adolescents at any time. It is important to read the labels on cough and cold remedies as some may contain aspirin.
• Cover noses and mouths with tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the trash after it has been used.
• Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing and before eating. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Avoid contact with individuals who have flu symptoms

It is also important to protect yourself and your children from regular seasonal influenza. We strongly encourage everyone over 6 months of age to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza. This vaccine provides protection against the usual flu that circulates in our community each winter but it does not protect against H1N1. Vaccine to protect your family from the seasonal influenza will be available from your health care provider or from the Health Department in early fall. H1N1 vaccine will be available a bit later.

We will keep you informed as more information becomes available. Remember, you will play an important role in protecting the health of your family this fall.

Sincerely,



Barbara Chenier, MA
Health Officer/Administrator

  LIONS OF MICHIGAN YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM MAY BE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Lions of Michigan Youth Exchange program offers summer opportunities for youth to travel and expand their knowledge of family and community life in other cultures.

Young people between the ages of 16 and 21 may participate. Youths traveling must be of good health, both mentally and physically and be willing to learn new customs and cultures. Knowledge of foreign languages is not mandatory except in France where the participants must have previously studied at least two years of French. However some knowledge of the country that a youth chooses is helpful.

Each cultural exchange is approximately three to six weeks long, depending on the country visited. Youths traveling on the program are responsible for their fees and fares but may write to local Lions Clubs and organizations to request sponsorship. Youths traveling on the program will stay with Lion-approved families.

You must have your application in by February 1st, 2008. All applications must be filled out on line and emailed back to the State Chair and District Chair Youth Exchange. You will need a copy of your passport.

We are also looking for families who would like to host a youth for three to six weeks in the winter or summer months.

For more information please call: Lion Joe Potvin, home phone 906/466-2899 or e-mail jpotvin@sbcglobal.net

 Announcement posted at the request of Julie Peterson, Principal, Big Bay de Noc School 10/18/2007 ss