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Affordable airplane rides coming to Atlanta Elk Fest Weekend
This year’s Elk Fest will feature airplane rides at the airport in Atlanta. For $20, people will be able to enjoy an aerial view for about 12 minutes. Tom Weber, airport board member, said he posed the idea after the concept was suggested by a pilot with Island Airways. Most of the proceeds from the rides will benefit Island Airways, but Weber said he wanted a reason for people to go out and see the airport. >> Full Story

Health insurance reform may cost county more money
An aspect of the new health insurance reform might cost the county more money in premiums. At the county board meeting, Aug. 25, Candace Fox, county administrator, said changes mean more children will be eligible for coverage under a parent’s insurance plan. According to Fox, effective Jan. 1, children up the age of 26 will be eligible for coverage under a parent’s plan. The child can be married and need not reside with the parent. >> Full Story

Special electronics recycling event planned
Residents of Northeastern Michigan will soon be able to take advantage of a special electronics recycling event now planned to be held in Alpena at the Resource Recovery Facility located at 4395 West M32. The collection event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is being sponsored by the Alpena County Supervisors Association and 5R Processors LTD of Ladysmith, Wisconsin. >> Full Story

Back to School Immunization Clinics
Did you know that there are new immunization requirements for the 2010-2011 School Year? The new requirements include: All children entering kindergarten, all 6th grade students, and all children changing school districts must have two doses of varicella vaccine or history of chickenpox disease. >> Full Story

Death Notices
Martin Valentine, Atlanta
Joseph A. Kovatch, South Lyon
Jacqueline Salmoni, Atlanta

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