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Cemetery Tour to be held in Albion on October 13

The Albion Historical Society is holding a tour of Riverside Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to a end.

Participants will meet outside the cemetery office as this tour will focus on the section just to the south of the office along Superior Street.

Included on the tour will be stops at the graves of: Hon. Amherst Crane, Henry Slade, John Aiken, George Gale, Marcus H. and Julia Peabody Crane, Byron D. Robinson, Karl W. Lange, Dr. Henry Van Ostrand, David Duncan, Nathan Wood, Virginia O’Dell Reed, Manley S. Amsden, Henry Clay Hartung, George

Encke, Mayor Jack McClure, Hon. Amerherst Crane, the Farley family, and the Tompkins family. The Sheldon-Ismon mausoleum and Munro mausoleum will also be visited.

Board members Celeste Connamacher, Carolyn Gilg,

Peggy Grigowski, Jim Seidl, and Andrew Zblewski will be joined by guests David Farley and Tom McClure in leading the tour and giving brief histories at each grave. Booklets containing information about each deceased person will be available for a small donation.

This event will occur no ma er rain or shine so dress appropriately. Riverside Cemetery is located at 1301 S. Superior St. in Albion just south of the Kalamazoo River bridge. For more information call (517) 629-5100 or visit www.albionhistoricalsociety.org.

Booklet focuses on keeping children safe and healthy where they worship

WASHINGTON — In accordance with Children’s Health Month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the release of a new EPA booklet, “Supporting Healthy Houses of Worship: Effective, Affordable Measures to Protect the Health of Congregations and Staff,” on a call recently with faith-based leaders across the country. This booklet is designed to provide places of worship with information on actions they can take to reduce environmental health risks, with a special emphasis on children’s health, as children are particularly vulnerable to many environmental risks.

“Churches and houses of worship play a vital role in American society, and we are providing them with voluntary recommendations for effective and affordable measures to protect the health of their congregations and staff,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “This booklet is an important part of EPA’s efforts during Children’s Health Month to highlight all our programs and resources available to protect children where they live, learn and play.”

The booklet is designed to identify some of the most common types of environmental health concerns (e.g., lead, mercury, mold/moisture, radon

exposures, etc.) found in older facilities and contains voluntary recommendations that maintenance staff may use to limit risks to congregations. It also provides one-stop access to learn some facts about these issues and existing low-cost or no-cost measures to prevent, reduce and resolve each of the highlighted environmental issues.

To view the booklet: h ps:// www.epa.gov/education/supporting-healthy-houses-worship.

To learn more about EPA’s activities and programs that support environmental education, visit: h ps://www.epa. gov/education.

Jackson County infant mortality rate moves in positive direction

Jackson County’s infant mortality rate is showing signs of improvement, according to 2017 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) data which indicates a decline in the overall infant mortality rate.

From 2003-2007 the five year average rate of 8.8 infant deaths per 1000 live births compared 2013-2017 average rate of 7.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births. This is still above the Michigan five year average of

6.8 for that same time frame (2013-2017). “While we are encouraged by the trends, there is still much work to do” says Aimee Fors FIMR Health Educator for the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program at the Jackson County Health Department.

Infant mortality is defined as the death of a live-born baby before his or her first birthday. It is often used as a measure of a community’s overall health, reflecting environmental conditions, individual and family health, health care received, and social/living conditions. It is also a predictor of the health status of the next generation. Jackson County’s Infant Mortality data shows from 2013-2107 Jackson County averaged 13 infant deaths per year. The three leading causes of infant

death in Jackson County are prematurity, sleep related deaths and birth defects. Both Jackson County and Michigan struggle to decrease sleep related infant deaths. In Michigan 731 infants died in unsafe sleep environments from 2012-2016, indicating that not all parents and caregivers are ge ing the message about safe sleep practices. By eliminating just the unsafe sleep deaths, Michigan’s infant mortality rate could be reduced below the national average. “The loss of these babies to unsafe sleep environments is such a tragedy, particularly since such deaths are 100 percent preventable,” Fors said.

For more information, contact Aimee Fors, Jackson County FIMR Health Educator (517)768-2123.

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Americans are still eating too much added sugar, fat

by Dr. Francis Collins National Institute of Health

Most of us know one of the best health moves we can make is to skip the junk food and eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet. But how are we doing at pu ing that knowledge into action? Not so great, according to a new analysis that reveals Americans continue to get more than 50 percent of their calories from low-quality carbohydrates and artery-clogging saturated fat.

In their analysis of the eating habits of nearly 44,000 adults over 16 years, NIHfunded researchers a ributed much of our nation’s poor dietary showing to its ongoing love affair with heavily processed fast foods and snacks. But there were a few bright spots. The analysis also found that, compared to just a few decades ago, Americans are eating more foods with less added sugar, as well as more whole grains (e.g., brown rice, quinoa, rolled oats), plant proteins (e.g., nuts, beans), and sources of healthy fats (e.g., olive oil).

Over the last 20-plus years, research has generated new ideas about eating a proper

diet. In the United States, the revised thinking led to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They recommend eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrient-dense foods, while limiting foods containing added sugars, saturated fats, and salt.

In the report published in JAMA, a team of researchers wanted to see how Americans are doing at following the new guidelines. The team was led by Shilpa Bhupathiraju, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, and Fang Fang Zhang, Tufts University, Boston.

To get the answer, the researchers looked to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The survey includes a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults, age 20 or older, who had answered questions about their food and beverage intake over a 24-hour period at least once during nine annual survey cycles between 1999-2000 and 2015-2016.

The researchers assessed the overall quality of the American diet using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), which

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Albion District Library

Seeking Bids for Lawn and Snow Removal Services

Albion District Library is seeking bids from area service providers for lawn care (weekly mowing, trimming, spring and fall clean-up) and for snow removal (plowing, shoveling, and salting sidewalks, emergency exits, and parking lot, as needed).

Bids should be submitted in care of Teresa Pienta by 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Please include proof of insurance with your bid.

For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. Superior Street in downtown Albion. Must

measures adherence to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. The HEI-2015 scores range from 0 to 100, with the la er number being a perfect, A-plus score. The analysis showed the American diet barely inching up over the last two decades from a final score of 55.7 to 57.7.

That, of course, is still far from a passing grade. Some of the common mistakes identified: Refined grains, starchy vegetables, and added sugars still account for 42 percent of the average American’s daily calories.

- Whole grains and fruits provide just 9 percent of daily calories.

- Saturated fat consumption remains above 10 percent of daily calories, as many Americans continue to eat more red and processed meat.

Looking on the bright side, the data do indicate more Americans are starting to lean toward the right choices. They are ge ing slightly more of their calories from healthier whole grains and a li le less from added sugar. Americans are also now looking a li le more to whole grains, nuts,

and beans as a protein source.

It’s important to note, though, these small gains weren’t seen in lower income groups or older adults.

The bo om line is most Americans still have an awfully long way to go to shape up their diets. The question is: how to get there? There are plenty of good choices that can help to turn things around, from reading food labels and limiting calories or portion sizes to exercising and finding healthy recipes that suit your palate.

Meanwhile, nutrition research is poised for a renaissance. Tremendous progress is being made in studying the microbial communities, or microbiomes, helping to digest our foods. The same is true for studies of energy metabolism, genetic variation influencing our dietary preferences, and the effects of aging.

This is an optimum time to enhance the science and evidence base for human nutrition. That may result in some updating of the scoring system for the nation’s dietary report card. But it will be up to all of us to figure out how to ace it

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A Grape Sensation

Delicious seasonal dishes for a happy holiday

(Family Features) By incorporating versatile ingredients into your holiday cooking, you can make a vast array of tasty seasonal goodies.

For example, California grapes are abundant throughout the holiday season and add taste and visual appeal to dishes of all kinds, such as Seared Salmon with Spinach and Grapes, Grape Caprese Salad Hors d’ Oeuvres, Grapes in Rosé Wine Sauce and Wild Rice Stuffing with Grapes and Hazelnuts. Plus, they’re an easy, fresh, healthy snack to keep onhand for hungry guests waiting for the meal. With their natural beauty, grapes can also be used to create tablescapes and centerpieces for festive holiday se ings.

Find more holiday recipe inspiration at grapesfromcalifornia.com.

Seared Salmon with Spinach and Grapes

Servings: 4

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon pepper

4 salmon steaks or fillets (6 ounces each)

2 teaspoons honey

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1 large bunch spinach, washed and stemmed

1 clove garlic, minced

2 cups red California seedless grapes, halved

1/2 cup dry red wine

Heat oven to 325 F.

In small bowl, combine salt, mustard, thyme and pepper. Drizzle salmon fillets with honey and sprinkle with seasoning. Reserve any remaining seasoning.

In nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil. Brown both sides of salmon fillets over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side.

In baking dish, toss spinach and garlic with remaining olive oil. Place browned salmon on bed of spinach, cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake 8-10 minutes, or until salmon is just cooked through.

In skillet used to brown salmon, over medium-high heat saute grapes 1 minute. Add wine, bring to boil and reduce quantity by half. Season sauce to taste with remaining herb mixture.

Serve salmon on wilted spinach topped with grape and wine sauce.

Nutritional information per serving: 449 calories; 36 g protein; 20 g carbohydrates; 23 g fat; 45% calories from fat; 4.3 g saturated fat; 9% calories from saturated fat; 100 mg cholesterol; 730 mg sodium; 1,120 mg potassium; 1.6 g fiber.

Grape Caprese Salad Hors d’ Oeuvres

Servings: 24

Extra-virgin olive oil

high-quality, aged balsamic vinegar

freshly ground black pepper

24 decorative bamboo skewers

24 red seedless California

Hardy Mums Mums

grapes 24 fresh basil leaves

24 small, fresh mozzarella balls sea salt

On serving plate or platter, drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar, as desired. Sprinkle with pepper.

To assemble skewers: On each skewer, add one red grape, one small basil leaf and one ball fresh mozzarella.

Lay skewers on serving pla er and sprinkle with dash of sea salt.

Nutritional information per serving: 44 calories;

2.5 g protein; 1 g carbohydrates; 3 g fat; 64% calories from fat; 11 mg cholesterol; 20 mg sodium; .07 g fiber.

Grapes in Rosé Wine Sauce

Servings: 4

1 1/2 cups rosé wine

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 vanilla bean, split

1 pinch salt

3 cups halved red, green or black California grapes

In large skillet, bring wine, sugar, vanilla bean and salt to boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Stir in grapes and let cool.

Serving suggestion: Pour warm grapes over creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional information per serving: 250 calories; 0 g protein; 49 g carbohydrates; 0 g fat (0% calories from fat); 0 g saturated fat (0% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 55 mg sodium; 1 g fiber..

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Dear EarthTalk: What have we learned from storms like Katrina, Sandy and Harvey about protecting our coastal cities be er from the warming-intensified major storms hi ing them?

—Mitch Wyndam, Burlington, VT

One especially climate-resilient feature of NYC’s new Hunter’s Point South Park is a big playfield made of synthetic turf that can “detain” a half million gallons of water when the East River overflows during a high tide or storm surge. Credit: NYC Parks.

Major storms like Katrina,

Sandy and Harvey were devastating to local populations and reformed the landscapes of the regions where they made landfall. They also changed the way we think about—and design—our coastal cities. Let’s hope we’ve learned about where (and where not) to site habitable buildings as well as the importance of maintaining—even expanding—natural buffers that protect the places where people live from unnecessary property damage and/or loss of life.

New York City has go en busy bolstering itself against future “super storms” like 2012’s Sandy. Code changes like requiring electrical transformers to be in the upper floors (not basements) of commercial buildings, and developing feasible strategies for shu ering tunnels, airports and subways, are just a few of the changes wrought by Sandy.

Developing resilient infrastructure is another way that city planners are hoping to mitigate future flood-

ing issues, like at the recently opened Hunter’s Point South Park along the East River in Queens. One especially climate-resilient feature of this park is a big playfield made of synthetic turf that can “detain” a half million gallons of water when the East River overflows during a high tide or storm surge. When the tide goes back out—or the storm moves on—the detained water is slowly released back into the river through a network of exfiltration channels hidden beneath landscape features.

An outer wall protects natural barrier marshes that filter water and can also absorb and detain more stormwater as needed.

It was surprising just how walloped New Orleans was by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, given that the city’s leaders and residents were used to regular flooding during storm events. But the damage, displacement and loss of life from this “100-year-storm” event spurred long overdue efforts to bolster the city’s defenses against floodwaters—includ-

ing efforts to conserve and expand outer marshlands which serve as buffers against storm surges and flooding.

New Orleans also bolstered its infrastructure and capacity to handle flood waters. “Given similar evacuation conditions to those seen in Katrina, the [new] system is expected to reduce potential loss of life by as much as 86 percent without pumping and up to 97 percent with 50 percent pumping for a 100-year flood event,” reports Wolfgang Kron of insurance giant Munich Re. He adds that New Orleans’ postKatrina flood mitigation system should reduce property damage by 90 percent for a 100-year flood event and 75 percent for a 500-year event, compared to the pre-Katrina situation. While New Orleans hasn’t been tested on such a major scale since Katrina, everyone is hoping the projections bear out when the next major storm hits.

As for lessons learned from 2016’s Hurricane Harvey, it’s too soon to tell, as many Houston-area residents are

still in recovery mode. But no doubt some of the lessons from Katrina and Sandy will be applied in Houston and other coastal cities around the world ge ing ready for rising sea levels and more extreme flooding and storm surges as global warming heats things

up. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at h ps:// emagazine.com. To donate, visit h ps://earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@ earthtalk.org.

Esports joins Jets athletics lineup; players invited to try out

Jackson College will recruit a new team of athletes for a new world – or worlds – of competition.

Because of growing interest in competitive video gaming, esports becomes the 13th Jets athletic team. Esports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming.

Any Jackson College student interested in trying out is invited to RSVP by e-mailing Coach Brad Choate by Oct. 25. Rocket League and League of Legends will be the games this first season. Choate, who also works in Information Technology for the College, is starting

to assemble the team to begin play in January.

“I’m looking forward to building a program that the college and community can be proud of. I’m also very excited to offer more opportunities for our students to get involved and be a part of our great athletics program,” Choate said. A new esports arena is taking shape from renovations to a classroom in the Jets Hangar. Athletes will have uniforms and participate in fitness, to be in their best shape for competition. The Jets will be part of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019 TO PREPARE FOR THE SALE

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9MW87 Blue rocker recliner........$99995 $35000

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Calendar of events - week of October 6

October 6

• Walker Tavern Farmers

Market, 10am-2pm, located at the corner of US-12 and M-50 in Cambridge Junction

Historic State Park. Recreation passport required. The market features 50 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods and locally produced crafts.

• Crafting at Carnegie - time varies, features nine crafting sessions to create everything from a be-dazzled gourd to a plaid pumpkin, intended for adults, JDL’s Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Golombki & Pork Sunday Dinner - 11:30am-3pm, St Joseph’s Chapel Social Center, 717 N. Waterloo Ave., Jackson.

October 7

• A.I.M. Celebration and Closing - 10am-5pm, AIM Office at 114 W. Erie St., Albion will host an Open House to celebrate 30 years of service and closure. AIM staff will be available to answer questions about the transition process.

• Brooklyn Book Club7pm, book discussion and refreshments. Call 517-9051369 for titles, intended for adults, JDL’s Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517-905-1369

• Mod Podge Pumpkin Planter - 5:30pm, use old books and plastic pumpkins to make planters, registration required, intended for adults, JDL’s Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517905-1369

• Build It Club - 3pm, make all kinds of creations using building sets, intended for all ages, JDL’s Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

•Yoga - 5:30, anyone

interested in yoga is welcome - from newbies to certified yogi. Intended for adults. JDL’s Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Bilingual Storytime6pm, enjoy a storytime in a different language, intended for children, JDL’s Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

October 8

• Divorce Care Support Group - 6pm, Concord United Methodist Church, 119 S. Main St., Concord. For more information call the church office, 517-524-6156.

• Heritage Park Corn Maze - 12-6pm, 101 Fairview St., Hanover.

• Fall Leaves Wreath5pm, make a beautiful wreath with fall leaves, registration required, intended for adults, JDL’s Concord Branch, 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517-905-1379

• Pop Up STEAM - open hours, Inject some art into your STEM activities, all ages welcome, JDL’s Concord Branch, 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517-905-1379

October 9

• Family Storytime - 10:30am, join us for a storytime intended for infants and toddlers, JDL’s Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Yoga - 3pm, anyone interested in yoga is welcome - from newbies to certified yogis, intended for adults, JDL’s Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517788-4074

• 7 steps to a New Life6– 7:30pm, renew and restore your mind and heart with an unconditionally loving Presence that wants to serve you in creative, serendipitous, self-sustain ways. All religions

and all paths are honored. Unity Church of Jackson, 3385 Miles Road, Jackson. UnityOfJackson.com

October 10-11-12

• Honk! JR. - 7pm, Cast includes Kindergarten through 5th grade. Adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved fables - a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall. 269-781-0001

October 10

• Preschool Storytime - 10:30am, intended for preschoolers, JDL’s Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517-905-1369

• Movie Matinée - 2pm, call the branch or check the website for movie titles, intended for all ages, JDL’s Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517788-4074

October 11

• Preschool Storytime10:30am, join us for a storytime intended for preschoolers, JDL’s Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517788-4074

• Sit ‘N’ Stitch - 12:30pm, knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and weavers welcome, intended for adults, JDL’s Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517788-4074

Golombki & Pork

Sunday Dinner

Featuring Homemade Golombki Fabulous Pork, Kielbasa & Kapusta Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Vegetable & Salad Dessert & Beverage

Sunday, October 6th

11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Chapel Social Center 717 N. Waterloo Ave., Jackson North of Allegiance Health

Adults: $10.00

Children: $5 (Under 5 Free)

50/50 Raffles & Prizes

Old Time Favorite Music Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #9131

10/6/19 Central 1x4.5 $54.85

October 12-19

• Teen Read Week: Art Contest - 1:30pm, pick your favorite book character and turn them into a work of art, intended for teens, JDL’s Concord Branch, 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517-905-1379

October 12

• Funky Mojo Daddy at Bluestage - 7pm, Bluestage, 398 Broooklyn Road., Napoleon. 517-536-8635

October 13

• Pioneer Day - 12pm-4pm, The Waterloo Farm Museum, 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd., Grass Lake 517-596-2254

• Honk! JR. - 2:30pm, Cast includes Kindergarten through 5th grade. Adaptation of one of the world’s most beloved fables - a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall. 269781-0001

October 14-19

• Black Out Poetry - open hours, black out words and phrases in old books to create poetry out of existing works, intended for teens, JDL’s Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517905-1369

October 14

• Teen Read Week: Author Live Stream - 3pm, Malaka Gharib, an artist, journalist, and writer based in Washington D.C., intended for teens, JDL’s Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517-905-1369

• Heritage Park Corn Maze - 12-6pm, 101 Fairview St., Hanover.

• Teen Read Week: Author Live Stream - 3pm, Malaka Gharib is an artist, journalist, and writer in D.C., intended for teens, JDL’s Concord Branch, 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517905-1379

• Creepy Campout - 4pm, let’s tell spooky stories and solve a mystery to win, registration required, intended for children & teens, JDL’s Concord Branch, 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517-905-1379

October 15

• Divorce Care Support Group - 6pm, Concord United Methodist Church, 119 S. Main St., Concord. For more information call the church office, 517-524-6156.

• Heritage Park Corn Maze - 12-6pm, 101 Fairview St., Hanover.

October 16

• Marbled Mini Pumpkins4pm, fun fall craft, registration required, intended for children & teens, JDL’s Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517-905-1369

• Crafting at Carnegie - time varies, features nine crafting sessions to create everything from a be-dazzled gourd to a plaid pumpkin, intended for adults, JDL’s Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson.

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Learn how to lower your risk of liver cancer during Liver Cancer Awareness Month

LANSING, Mich. – Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in Michigan, and between 2008 and 2017, liver cancer mortality increased by 46 percent. To help raise awareness and promote early detection and prevention of liver cancer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michigan residents to take steps to lower their risk of liver cancer.

New cases of liver cancer continue to rise in Michigan. Between 2007 and 2016, Michigan saw an increase of 50 percent in liver cancer incidence. Moreover, liver cancer has the third lowest survival rate of any type of cancer with a fiveyear survival rate of 18 percent.

In the United States, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection are leading causes of liver cancer, making up 65 percent of factors contributing to liver cancer incidence. However, most people with hepatitis B or hepatitis C do not know they are infected because these infections rarely cause symptoms.

“Michiganders can re-

duce their risk of liver cancer through early detection and disease prevention,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health for MDHHS. “Talk to your healthcare provider about possible risk factors and hepatitis testing.”

To identify current infections, Michiganders should get tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C by contacting their healthcare provider or local health department. For individuals with no prior exposure to the hepatitis B virus, infection can be prevented with a vaccine.

For individuals experiencing active infection with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C, treatments are available that can reduce their risk of liver cancer. Hepatitis C treatments can cure more than 95 percent of persons infected with hepatitis C.

During Live Cancer Awareness Month, Michiganders are urged to:

- Identify your risk for hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C by taking the CDC’s 5-minute online Hepatitis Risk Assessment at CDC.gov/Hepatitis/RiskAs-

sessment.

- Get tested if you are at risk. Talk to your healthcare provider or local health department about ge ing a simple blood test for hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C.

- Protect yourself and your loved ones from hepatitis B by ge ing vaccinated.

- If you are currently infected with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C, talk to your healthcare provider about treatment options. There are treatments for hepatitis B that can lower your risk of liver cancer and new and effective hepatitis C treatments with minimal side effects.

- Follow a healthy lifestyle, such as regular exercise and consuming a healthy diet with limited amounts of alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver.

For more information on viral hepatitis and testing and vaccination recommendations, visit Cdc.gov/Hepatitis or Michigan.gov/Hepatitis. For more information on liver cancer, visit Cdc.gov/Cancer/ Liver.

Funky Mojo Daddy coming to the BLUEStage

The BLUEStage will feature the Chicago based band, Funky Mojo Daddy in concert on Saturday Oct. 12. Player lineup consists of: Kenny Kinsey, bass/ vocals, Ryan Frahm - guitar/vocals, and TJ Jenkins keyboardist. (All former members of the famed Kinsey Report Band), and Jerry Porter, who played drums in Buddy Guy and Junior Wells bands.

Seasoned players, steeped in the blues of Chicago, will perform a wide variety of blues

music from the past to the present.

Downbeat is 7:45 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available at the box office and TC’s Garage for cash and includes selection of specific seating. Online ticket purchases are assigned by time/ date stamp and seating is filled front to back. Early ticket buyers get closer to the stage. Visit the website bluestagejams.com for tickets and a full season roster of concerts and jam sessions.

Regarded as the best small venue on the tour by musicians and a endees alike for its superb sound, a entive waitstaff and comfortable seating with no seat further than 45’ from the stage. No overcrowding/ standing room or obstructed view seating and volume levels controlled at a comfortable level. Interaction with the artists on the intermission for a handshake and autographs is the norm, even with Grammy award winners.

Monday - Saturday 10am to 6pm • Closed Sundays

Free)

Rib Eye Loins - $4.99lb (Sliced Free)

Whole Beef Tenderloins - $6.99lb (Sliced Free)

Whole Beef Short Loins - $3.69lb (avg. wt. 20lbs)

(Includes: T-Bone Steaks & Porterhouse Steaks -- Cut and Freezer Wrapped Free!)

Fresh Made Farm Style

Country Sausage - $1.59lb (Sold in fresh in bulk 4 to 5lb bags)

Pork Steak - $1.59lb (Cut fresh and sold in 6 to 7lb packages)

Whole Boneless Pork Loins - $1.69lb (Sliced Free!)

Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.49lb (Sold fresh in 7 to 8lb bags)

Whole Fresh Chickens - 99¢lb (Cut Free!)

Frozen Pollock 10lb box - $17.99 (2 to 4oz filets)

Deli Specials

Eckrich Smoky Links 410oz packages - $9.99 (Original, Cheese or Maple)

Eckrich Bun Size Hot Dogs 5 packs - $4.99

Bar-S thick sliced Bologna (4lb pack) - $4.99

Eggs - 69¢ a Dozen