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From our friends at DHD#10 September 11, 2020 – According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases in Michigan are on track to exceed those documented in 2019. In 2019, 10 human cases of EEE were documented, including 6 deaths, and 50 cases were found in animals. To date, 18 equine EEE cases have been confirmed, and of these cases, 3 reside in District Health Department #10 jurisdiction: 2 in Newaygo County and 1 in Mecosta County. EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases that can be transmitted to both animals and people. In Michigan, the virus is typically seen in late summer to early fall and poses a risk to both animals and humans until mid-October. With the rise in EEE cases, DHD#10 is strongly encouraging horse owners to vaccinate their animals and for Michiganders to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites through the second hard frost by following the below precautions: To protect your horses and other domestic animals (such as dogs, sheep, and goats), measures could include the following:
To protect yourself and your family, here’s what you should do now:
For more information about EEE, visit www.mi.gov/eee For more information about mosquito-borne diseases, visit https://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases
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Why the three day wait for marriage licenses? Well according to most sources we probed this is to allow time for couples to think things out and be certain they are making the right decision. Interesting, huh? If you get to the point where you have proposed or been proposed to and made your way to the clerk’s office to sign up for a license one might think you had perhaps mulled the decision over a time or two. But perhaps not. In more than half of our states there’s no waiting period at all including Nevada and we wonder how many tied the knot halfway through a Vegas vacay and later wished they’d taken a bit of time to ponder the nuptials. In Wisconsin it’s a 6 day wait since apparently folks from the Badger state have a bit more to ponder. In Florida it’s 3 days but you can marry the same day if you have taken a state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months. For those of us who may have struggled a bit academically this begs the question on whether it's necessary to pass. “We're sorry Mr. DeLaat. Your fiancee aced it but you fell quite a bit short so we’ve encouraged her to look for another candidate if she’s set on getting hitched today.” Recent marriage licenses in Newaygo County Christopher Dalton, New York and Cassie Luchies Fremont Andrea Allen Newaygo and Dillon Stilson, Morley Trevor Rose, Cedar Springs and Claire Seekely, Hartland “A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.”-Andre Maurois Newaygo County Career-Tech Center FFA Members Selected as National Finalists
Two 2020 graduates of the Newaygo County CTC Agriscience program were recently selected as national finalists in the National FFA Agriscience Fair. Aeliana Polinski and Senna Andrews were both selected as state winners in March, which qualified them to participate in the national contest. Over the summer, both students submitted their research paper to National FFA where they were selected as finalists. Aeliana conducted a research project on society’s views of controversial topics in the horse industry, while the purpose of Senna’s research was to determine if the color of light affects the growth of Tilapia fry. As national finalists, both students will interview with a judging panel at the virtual National FFA Convention in October. Physician specializing in sports medicine joins Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, Ludington Hospital FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 2, 2020 – Spectrum Health Medical Group officials are pleased to announce Brett Martin, DO, a new physician working within the multispecialty clinics at both Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont and Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Dr. Martin is certified in sports medicine and family medicine and has specific interest and expertise in sports medicine. Dr. Martin received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He previously worked at the Spectrum Health Integrated Care Clinic in north Muskegon as a family medicine physician and at the Spectrum Health Orthopedic Urgent Care in Grand Rapids. Prior to that, he worked for many years as a sports medicine physician with Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and as director of the Henry Ford Sports Concussion Center. He was a consulting physician for the Detroit Lions and other Detroit professional sports teams as well as team physician for the US Skiing and Snowboarding Association. Dr. Martin currently serves as an assistant faculty member of both Wayne State University and the Michigan State University School of Medicine. He is a member of both the Michigan and American Osteopathic Associations, the American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine. “Dr. Martin brings a lot of sports medicine expertise to our region,” said Adam Perez, northwest region director of operations, Spectrum Health Medical Group. “Having served in specific sports medicine roles serving the medical needs of athletes, Dr. Martin will be able to provide a needed sports medicine-focused service right here locally. His patient-focused approach, combined with his clinical knowledge and skills, strengthens our team-based care and support for athletes in our schools and across our community.” “I’m excited to begin working in both the Ludington and Fremont areas,” said Dr. Martin. “My interest is to be able to help those who have sports-related injuries to get them back to health and activity, but also to help work with athletes and non-athletes alike to focus on lifestyle changes for optimal health and fitness levels. With so many opportunities for outdoor activities in West Michigan, there is a need to help people enjoy our beautiful area in a safe way, without injury. I’m looking forward to meeting people to offer that service.” Dr. Martin enjoys spending time with his family and particularly enjoys golfing, boating and skiing, although he is interested in all sports. He is now accepting new patients at the following locations: Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Multispecialty Clinic—Fremont 230 W Oak Street Fremont, MI 49412 231.924.4200 In Fremont, he joins Brian Hood, DO and Caylee Bont, PA-C. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Multispecialty Clinic—Orthopedics 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 200 Ludington, MI 49431 231.843.2664 In Ludington, he joins R. Joseph Grierson, DO and Eric Detloff, PA-C. Ahh, marriage. About a year and a half ago the Pew Research Center put out some facts about marriage gleaned from interviewing couples. When it came to their list of reasons why people marry the top one, to no one’s surprise we would hope, was love. We were curious that 88% of couples listed this as a primary motivation. Did that mean 12% didn’t think it was important? In the past decade Newaygo County has averaged a bit over 300 marriages per year. These couples recently made their way to the Newaygo County Clerk's office in White Cloud to add their names to the 2020 stats. Congratulations to all. Sara Lynn Kiper, Newaygo and Jacob Howard Burkholder, White Cloud Savannah Joy Osborn, White Cloud and Brett Austin Slominski, White Cloud Scott Gary Luchies , Fremont and Sally Susanne Sovinski, Fremont Richard Hart Beyer, Fremont and Michelle Elaine Hambrock, Fremont Brandon Michael Klever, Bailey and Lynae Cay Lubbers, Fremont Amanda Rinzema, Newaygo and Patrick Simmerson, Newaygo “A wedding is an event, but marriage is a life.”-Myles Munro, Waiting and Dating |
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