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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.

Congratulations to the Munising Beacon, especially to Editor Brice Burge, on becoming a printed publication. We are very happy for the Munising community to have a true newspaper again.

Eden Lutheran worships on Saturdays at 5 p.m., 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.

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.

By James M. Hohman Mackinac Center for Public Policy Michigan legislators approved a budget that spends $47.0 billion in revenue from the state’s taxes and fees.

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.

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.

By Brice Burge We have problems with methamphetamine like everywhere else in the Midwest right now, so it’s time to have a serious talk about the dangers of the drug. The problem is that conversation can go in dozens of directions, ranging from preventing the creation of the drug, what to do if someone is in direct harm from methamphetamine use and how to rehabilitate those looking to get clean fairly.

Eden Lutheran worships on Saturdays at 5pm, and on Sundays at 1030am, followed by coffee fellowship. Eden offers “open communion” at the Lord’s table, where all are welcome. On the 4th Sundays we will use the traditional sung liturgy.

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