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The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are warning Michigan seniors to be on alert for scams and high-pressure sales tactics during this year’s annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7.

A 4-year-old doe that was reported to be in poor condition – skinny, drooling and showing no fear of people – in Klacking Township, Ogemaw County, recently tested positive for chronic wasting disease. It is the first CWDpositive wild deer from that county, a finding confirmed by the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Madison, which works with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to identify CWD in Michigan’s wild herd.

Eden Lutheran worships on Saturdays at 5pm, and on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., followed by coffee fellowship. Eden offers “open communion” at the Lord’s table, where all are welcome.

This month’s “Why do we?” is more of a how, but it was the first question asked by members of the Alger County Kiwanis when presenting at their weekly meeting last Wednesday. How do we decide what stories to cover? This is a two-part answer.

Q: I woke up yesterday morning, after a normal night’s sleep, with a bright red spot on the inner portion of the “white” of my left eye. It isn’t at all painful and I wouldn’t have even known it was there, but my wife noticed it and asked me if I had somehow injured it, but I hadn’t.

Sacred Heart bazaar Saturday Sacred Heart Church will host a holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. at LaMothe Hall on Elm Avenue. The event will have raffles, crafts and more to start holiday shopping in the area.

The Alger County Communities That Care (AC3) is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished individuals to its ranks. Ms.