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May 1, 2009 • Vol. 30 No. 5 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 30 Gaylord, MI Win Awenen 49735 Nisitotung Official newspaper of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Waaskoone Giizis Flower Moon Spring comes to U.P. Swine flu hits Michigan CHIPPEWA COUNTY — While infections, including influenza, to no cases of swine influenza (flu) others in the community. have been reported AS OF APRIL — Avoid close contact with peo- 28 in the Upper Peninsula of ple who are coughing or otherwise Michigan, the Centers for Disease appear ill. Control and Prevention (CDC), — Avoid touching your eyes, the Michigan Department of nose and mouth. Community Health (MDCH), and — Wash hands frequently to less- your local health departments are en the spread of respiratory illness. closely monitoring the situation. — People experiencing severe The CDC declared a nationwide symptoms including cough, fever, emergency with regard to the swine fatigue, sore throat, chills, head- flu on April 26. The press release aches, body aches possibly along below was issued from MDCH the with diarrhea and vomiting, should morning of April 27. Most impor- contact their physician. tantly, it reminds us that the current Swine influenza viruses are not situation is not a cause for alarm, transmitted by food and a person but we do want people to be cau- cannot get swine influenza from tious. eating pork products. The infections People entering the United States appear to spread from person to who are experiencing symptoms person. Drugs called antivirals can consistent with swine flu and have reduce the consequences of contract- traveled to an affected area (see the ing the flu, if taken early. Michigan The Easter Bunny visits with the children in CDC Web site page at http://www. is receiving frequent updates from Manistique. cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation. the CDC, and is working with local htm for affected areas), or have health departments to monitor the been exposed to someone possibly situation and immediately follow up infected with swine flu, during the on any suspected cases. The CDC last seven days should report their has created a Web page with infor- illness to their health care provider mation at www.cdc.gov/swineflu. immediately and inform them of their recent travel. What is swine flu? People traveling from the United FROM THE CDC Starts to affected areas should be Public health officials within the aware of the risk of illness with United States and throughout the Mary Jane Cadotte visits with swine flu and take precautions. world are investigating outbreaks of Smokey the Bear at a St. Ignace swine influenza (swine flu). Family Fun Day. Probable Swine Flu Case Swine flu is a respiratory disease Reported in Michigan of pigs caused by a type A influenza hroughout the tribes LANSING — The Michigan virus that regularly causes outbreaks seven county service Department of Community Health of influenza among pigs. Swine area, tribal mem- (MDCH) announced today that one flu viruses do not normally infect T probable swine flu case has been humans; however, human infec- bers are at last feeling the reported in Livingston County. State tions with swine flu do occur. Public spring’s sun. Smelt are run- laboratory results showed that a health officials have determined that ning, the fishing season is 34-year-old woman of Livingston this strain of swine flu virus spreads opening up, it was a banner County has a probable case of the from human to human and can cause year for maple syrup, and it’s swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. illness. time for young and old alike The state laboratory results will The outbreak is ongoing and to get out there and enjoy the be sent to the Centers for Disease additional cases are expected. For Control and Prevention (CDC) today more information concerning swine weather and spring activities. Sault Tribe Elder Cecil Boulley demonstrates making cedar stipes at the Sugar Island maple sugar camp. to determine if the case is positive. flu infection, please see the Centers The woman, who recently trav- for Disease Control and Prevention eled to the Texas and Mexican bor- (CDC) Web site: http://www.cdc. der, experienced flu-like symptoms gov/swineflu/. For specific informa- and is recovering at home. The tion on travel precautions and an woman’s doctor has instructed her to update on the affected areas, please stay home until further notice. visit: www.cdc.gov/travel. “We are monitoring the prob- The symptoms of swine flu in able case here in Michigan and we people are similar to the symptoms are informing all doctors on what of seasonal flu in humans and may to look for when they treat sick include: patients,” said Dr. Greg Holzman, — Fever (greater than 100°F or chief medical executive for 37.8°C) (MDCH). “This probable case is not — Sore throat a cause for alarm but we do want — Cough people to be cautious. It is impor- — Stuffy nose tant that people cover their mouths — Chills when they cough or sneeze and it’s — Headache and body aches important to wash your hands fre- — Fatigue quently to help prevent the spread- Some people have reported diar- ing of germs. If people are sick, they rhea and vomiting associated with need to stay home from work and swine flu. Severe illness (pneumonia school.” and respiratory failure) and deaths Holzman also provides these rec- have been reported with swine flu ommendations: infection in people. Like seasonal — As always, people with respi- flu, swine flu may cause a worsen- Lisa Kerfoot and her two girls package up maple syrup at the maple sugar camp. ratory illness should stay home from ing of underlying chronic medical work or school to avoid spreading conditions. + News and Features FZr*%+))2Pbg:p^g^gGblbmhmng` Local emergency personnel Housing Authority and law enforcement attend open seat in Unit I The Sault Tribe Housing three letters of recommendation Authority Board of Commis- to Joanne Carr at 523 Ashmun emergency readiness class sioners has an open seat in Unit St., Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783. BY JENNIFER DALE-BURTON seen on skills, cohesiveness Marsh said the training I. Members interested in being Please call Joanne or Tara at The National Sheriffs’ and intelligence,” she said. was exciting and serious. A considered for the seat should (906) 635-6050 for any ques- Association hosted training at Marsh was proud to point realistic simulation of a school send one letter of intent and tions. the Kewadin Conference Center out instructors’ surprise shooting was used to illustrate in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in at encountering such apt instructors’ points throughout April called “Managing the coordination in such a rural the class. Instructors trained Incident.” Tribal, local, county area. participants every step of the Sault Tribal Library and state law enforcement “We are a community,” way as the simulation escalated. officers and administration, she said, speaking of the Instructors joined by Sault Tribe and Chippewa governments and agencies Butterworth were Stanley Book Discussion Club County Health Department involved. Glens, a sheriff from Tulsa, Spring selection: The p.m. at the Kewadin Casino emergency preparedness The course is designed to Okla., who was an Oklahoma Absolutely True Diary of a and Convention Center. The coordinators (EPC) and a prepare senior law enforcement bombing responder, and Steve Part-Time Indian by Sherman club is funded by a federal War Memorial Hospital and their personnel to Hodges from the National Alexie. grant through the Institute for representative all participated plan, equip and train their Sheriffs’ Association. Stop by the tribal library at Museum and Library Services. along with trainees from across departments to respond to Marsh said continuing to train 523 Ashmun Street in Sault For more information, please the country. crises. Examples abound, from together will make the groups Ste. Marie to check out a copy contact Laura Porterfield at Area personnel got high 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina. well coordinated and prepared of the book selected for our (906) 635-6050 or Angeline marks for their level of Marsh said an “incident” to successfully respond to very first Book Discussion Matson at amatson@saulttribe. coordination, said Sault could be natural or man made, emergencies. She added that the Club. Open to anyone. Then net Tribe EPC Gail Marsh. “John criminal or accidental. The National Sheriffs’ Association join us for discussion on Incentive for attending book Butterworth, a retired sheriff course encourages critical is bringing in more courses. If Monday, May 18, 2009, at 6:30 discussion. from Ohio who teaches these thinking in participants to help interested, call Marsh at (906) courses, said we are one of the them react successfully in real 632-5200. top three classes he has ever situations. Tribe offers small business workshop BY BRENDA AUSTIN with the federal government. A full range of information Sault Tribe is sponsoring a He has offered his services services — including size and small business development through SBTDC for the past characteristics of industries, workshop addressing business two years, assisting busi- competition and customer start-up, financing, writing a ness owners with starting demographics — is provided business plan, legal issues and and expanding their own through SBTDC’s state head- how to market your new busi- companies. He also has sev- quarters located at Grand Valley ness. eral years experience through State University, which supports Lance Wolfe, general MichiganWorks!, assisting 12 regional offices and over 30 business consultant with the businesses with recruiting and satellite offices throughout 83 Michigan Small Business and retaining employees, human Michigan counties. Technology Development resource compliance and test- The workshop will be held Center (SBTDC), will pres- ing.