Archive for May, 2009
Bismarck Children’s Library Renovation Project Update Construction to begin mid-May
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Gayle Schuck
Library Foundation Development Director
Phone: 701.355.1494
Bismarck Children’s Library Renovation Project Update Construction to begin mid-May
Bismarck, N.D. - The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board of Directors has accepted low bids and authorized construction to renovate the Children’s Library beginning mid-May. With the final plans in place and the bids in, the cost is now set at just under $643,000.
Successful contractors were:
General – Dakota West Contracting, Inc.
Mechanical – H.A. Thompson & Sons
Electrical – Ennen Electric
Renovation funding in the amount of $621,000 has been raised in cash or pledges or pledges by the Library Foundation, Inc., in a volunteer campaign co-chaired by Erik Sakariassen and Richard Weber.
When complete in November, 2009, the Children’s Library will show a completely new look. An exciting entranceway, a large central “picture book” area located under a tree canopy, a sky ceiling mural and wall murals, along with updated technology and a refurbished story room will greet young visitors. In the meantime during construction, the Children’s collection and programming will move downstairs during the summer months.
Several naming opportunities are still available for new furnishings, shelving upgrades and new general seating. To contribute to the completion of the project, contact Gayle Schuck, Library Foundation Development Director at 701.355.1494.
Contact:
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health
(701) 355-1540
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Recommendations for Social Distancing During a Flu Outbreak
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Burleigh Public Health offers the following recommendations about things you can do to lessen the spread of flu. Limiting close face-to-face contacts with other people is an important protective behavior to limit the risks of exposures from droplet, aerosol, or contact transmission in the event of a flu outbreak. Simply put, ‘social distancing’ is a way of ‘keeping our distance’ from each other to lessen the spread of flu to help slow the spread of disease and is an important tool in this influenza outbreak.
Things you can do to lessen the spread of Flu
- Practice social distancing:
- Consider limiting the frequency of face-to-face contacts
- Consider limiting casual (social) interactions that may normally occur at work and throughout the day
- Do not report to work if you are sick
- Take staggered break times at work
- Establish flexible work hours or an alternative
- Consider using e-mail, text messaging and personal mobile phones to communicate instead of face-to-face contact
- Think about the necessity of conferences and group gatherings during an influenza outbreak
For more information visit www.bismarck.org, call Bismarck Burleigh Public Health at 701.355.1540 or visit
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/swineflu_you.htm
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health H1N1 Swine Flu Recommended Measures
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Cheryl Underhill
Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health
Phone: 701.355.1546
Bismarck Burleigh Public Health H1N1 Swine Flu Recommended Measures
BISMARCK, N.D. – Bismarck Burleigh Public Health offers these recommendations for citizens regarding H1N1 Swine Flu.
Things you can do to lessen the spread of flu
• If you are sick you should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading the infection to others.
• If you are sick you should not travel on any mode of public transportation.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Wash hands frequently.
• People experiencing cough, fever and fatigue, possibly along with diarrhea and vomiting should contact their doctor.
• If you have recently traveled to an area with confirmed cases, make sure your doctor knows your travel history.
Symptoms
• Fever great than 100.4 F
• Runny nose or nasal congestion
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Symptom onset within 7 days of:
* Close contact with a person who is a confirmed case of H1N1 swine influenza within 7 days of symptom onset. Close contact is defined as: within 6 feet of an ill person who is a confirmed or suspected case of swine flu during the case’s infectious period.
* Travel to a community in the US, or internationally, with 1 or more confirmed swine flu cases.
For more information please visit www.bismarck.org or http://www.ndflu.com/swineflu/ or call Bismarck Burleigh Public Health at 701.355.1540.
