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To our fellow Grand Island Township Residents: This letter is to make you aware of our current need to fill our position of Township Clerk. In the event we are unable to fill this position, we will have 45 days to appoint somebody. If the position remains vacant after 45 days, we will no longer have control over the matter.
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Should I be worried about AFM?

Q: I have been hearing more on the news about an apparently new disease called ‘acute flaccid myelitis’; I have two young children – is this something I should worry about? A: This disease, which is known as AFM, is quite rare, affecting 1-2 in a million children. CDC surveillance of this disease only began in 2014, because of the increasing number of cases being diagnosed in the U.S.
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Letter To The Editor:

It is remarkable that when we say the Lord’s Prayer (“Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name….) that we include asking our Lord to “lead us not into temptation”. It recognizes that if we are being led by someone who we trust and are loyal to, that we are susceptible to being led into temptation.
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Letter to the Editor Policy

The Munising Beacon, in supporting the access and application of the First Amendment Right to the Press, actively encourages citizens to write letters to the editor. Due to space, readers will be allotted one letter to the editor per month and limited to 400 words or less. Letters can be submitted through U.S.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

The Diocesan Eucharistic Congress was a privileged time of grace for those in attendance. We gave thanks to the Lord for the blessing that he gave us, especially the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist. We celebrated Mass, the source and summit of our life. There were prayerful Eucharistic processions, inspiring speakers and good fellowship. Many spoke to me at the Congress and shared how meaningful it was and expressed thanks for the Congress. I hope and pray that graces of the Congress bear fruit in our diocese for many years to come.
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