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H1N1 updates

Updates:
• Statement from Orange County Health Department.

The adult case is a health care worker, with mild illness and is self-isolated at home. To protect the privacy of the case and contacts we are limited in the release of protected health information.

• Dr. Brian Goldstein, chief of staff at UNC Hospital, said there are 17 patients from the pediatric clinic who could have been exposed. He did not have exact ages, but said some were younger than 5 years old, which is one of the age groups the CDC advises receive anti-viral medication.
Full post.

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Miscellany

H1N1 update from Orange County

Orange County Health Department updated the H1N1 case this evening. Here’s a recap via the Orange County web site:

• On Friday evening, the Orange County Health Department received notice of an Orange County resident with laboratory confirmed novel influenza A (H1N1). This marks the 13th confirmed case in North Carolina.
• The adult case is a health care worker, with mild illness and is self-isolated at home. To protect the privacy of the case and contacts we are limited in the release of protected health information.
• Orange Co. Health Dept. in collaboration with UNC Health Care and N.C. Division of Public Health has worked quickly to investigate and talk with all close contacts to this case.
• “UNC Health Care has a renowned infectious disease program. I am confident that UNC Health Care advises their health care staff regarding appropriate measures to reduce the risk of disease spread,” stated Dr. Rosemary Summers, Orange County Health Director.
• Travel history is no longer relevant as an exposure risk because of there is more than 6500 cases nationwide.
• “It is always a good practice to stay home when you are feeling sick,” said Dr. Summers
• Take action to protect your health. The health department recommends practicing consistent respiratory etiquette (covering coughs and sneezes with tissue) and proper hand washing. Clean commonly touched surfaces often. Avoid contact with people who have flu-like symptoms. Individuals with flu-like symptoms should contact their medical provider and avoid contact with others. Stay home from work, school, church or social gatherings for 7 days after start of illness or until at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved whichever is longer.
For more information visit http://www.co.orange.nc.us/health/index.asp for the latest Orange County information and http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ for Centers for Disease Control updates. Residents with general questions about H1N1 can call the 24-hour NC Care Line at 1-800-662-7030 (English and Spanish) or 1-877-452-2514 (TTY).

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Community

UNC reports H1N1 case

Update: UNC H1N1 resource page.

This from UNC Health Care:

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Today UNC Health Care learned that a staff member with what was later confirmed as a case of H1N1 influenza came in contact with patients and staff at our University Pediatrics at Highgate clinic in Durham this week.

We have contacted everyone who was potentially exposed to let them know about this and to offer our assistance. We are also advising exposed persons in accordance with the current recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and are making ourselves available to them as needed.

We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

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Miscellany

Don’t believe the hype

The editorial on the loan dust-up from this week’s paper:

Finally, a Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting gets wide coverage and, we’re sorry to say, we’re the cause of it all.

There’s been a good deal of tut-tutting about The Citizen’s successful application to the town’s revolving loan program.

There’s an implication that because we qualified and got a small business loan we are somehow tainted, on the dole, in cahoots or worse.

Don’t you believe it.

In 2007, we saw an opportunity to start a newspaper because Carrboro was being covered less and less. Now, in 2009, we are seeing demand for our paper in Chapel Hill, North Chatham and Hillsborough on the rise for the same reason.

In difficult economic times and in a tight credit market, we opted to work with a town-sponsored program that has been successful in helping dozens of other small businesses. The money came with no strings and no winks and the loan, taxpayers, is 100 percent-plus secured.

We’re sorry about the distraction and now intend to get on with reporting on town budgets, county solid waste policy, mental health needs and 20 or 30 other things.

The goal here is a solid community newspaper. Nothing more. And, certainly, nothing less.

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Miscellany

Coal Valley Paddle Tour

Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a paddle tour of Coal Valley. Rain or shine (anything but lightning), tour the Deep River and learn about the industrial history of Pittsboro. The water tour will go from the Deep River Park to 15-501 with a lunch break and a visit to historic Endor Iron Furnace, a mid-1800s Confederate forge.
June 6, 10 a.m.
To register or for more information, contact Frog Hollow Outdoors online or call 919-949-4315.
$25 per person for TLC members; $35 per person for non-TLC members.

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Sports

Baseball standings

The H.E.C.C. League
As of May 21, 2009
W L
East Chatham Reds 4 0
East Chatham Cubs 2 1
East Chatham A’s 3 3
HYAA Dodgers 2 2
Carrboro Braves 1 2
HYAA Pirates 1 2
Carrboro Red Sox 0 3

Scores

Wednesday, May 20
Reds 17 A’s 8

Tuesday, May 19
A’s 19 Red Sox 7
Reds 10 Braves 2

Monday, May 18
Dodgers 15 Red Sox 5
Cubs 11 A’s 6

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Miscellany

This Week in The Carrboro Citizen

Town wants library to stay open
County agrees to study Millhouse Road transfer station option
Colleton Crossing rejected by Board of Aldermen
Chapel Hill Town Council meeting
Bryan wins bar selection
Big City
Ken Moore’s Flora: penstamons at Mason Farm

Opinion: Our thoughts on the loan dust up; BCBS/NC’s plans on health care reform; Library closing op-eds; NRG on Carolina North; Elaine Mejia on economic incentives; plus Letters to the Editor

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Weather

This week’s weather

Via our friends at the NWS:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind between 10 and 16 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind between 8 and 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East wind between 3 and 8 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Miscellany

Online Job Resources Workshop at the Chapel Hill Public Library

In this one-hour computer workshop, learn how to use the Internet to search for jobs online. Discover tips for filling out online applications and learn how to use search engines to find information about possible employers, job opportunities and resume-writing websites.

Sponsored by the Orange County JobLink Center, in partnership with The Chapel Hill Public Library & the UNC University Library Community Workshop Series.
May 21st, 6 to 7pm
Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 968-2780.

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Miscellany

Annual Lecture at the Botanical Garden: Invasive Species in Australia

Transformation in Australian Wetland Landscapes: A Story of Exotic Invasive Species

Speaker Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow, natural history guide, biological consultant, and author of “Birds of Australia’s Top End” and “Quiet Snake Dreaming” will give the 10th Annual Sims Lecture at the NC Botanical Garden. Free, but space is limited; please call to reserve a seat: 962-0522 (http://ncbg.unc.edu)
For more information about the speaker, visit www.denisegoodfellow.com
May 31, 2 p.m.

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Community

Recipe of the Week featuring Swiss Chard

From Kelly Clark, Carrboro & Southern Village Farmers’ Markets Staff
Saturdays: 7am-Noon
Wednesdays: Now open 3:30-6:30pm
Thursdays at Southern Village:3:30-6:30pm

1 3/4 lb Swiss chard, wash thoroughly, strip leaves from stalks, reserve leaves, and discard stalks
2 Small onions, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Cup raisins, plumped in 1 cup hot chicken stock or hot water
1/4 Cup Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
4 oz. Feta, crumbled
1/4 Cup pine nuts, toasted in a skillet until golden
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 Tablespoon flour
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onions and sauté over medium heat until soft. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add chard by the handful, tossing to coat with oil and allowing leaves to wilt before adding more. Continue until all chard has been added to pan. Cook 5 – 10 minutes, chard should be tender not crunchy or mushy. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Drain chard, onion and garlic in colander. Push down with a large spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Place drained chard on cutting board and chop into bite size pieces.

Put chard in bowl. Drain raisins, discarding the stock or water. Add raisins, olives, feta and pine nuts to the chard. Toss to incorporate. Add eggs and flour. Mix well and pour into casserole.

Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Serves 4-6.