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The return of migrating birds to Michigan signals that spring is here, a welcome sight for most of us. Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) are perhaps the most iconic of these seasonal visitors. Their rattling bugle calls seem to breathe life back into the thawing landscape and spread a sense of hope for the season to come. However, there is a subset of the population that may not fully share this sentiment; farmers who experience crop damage caused by Sandhill cranes.

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Main Ingredients: 1 box White Cake Mix + (Water, vegetable oil and egg to make the cake) 1cup boiling water 1box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ strawberry--avored gelatin 1tub (12 oz) Whipped Fluffy White Frosting 12 fresh strawberries, cut in half Directions: 1)Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and egg whites.

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William Duckwall, affectionately known as “Uncle Ducky,” has left an indelible mark on the local tourism industry through his parent umbrella company, Uncle Ducky Outdoors. Under this banner, he oversees eight distinctive enterprises in Christmas, Michigan; Grand Island Cruises, Paddling Michigan, The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden, Paddler’s Village Campground, Au Train Beach Campground, Picture Rocks Transportation, Paddler’s Inn, and his newest venture Pictured Rocks Yurts. Duckwall’s dedication to the community, his zeal for adventure, and his business prowess have reshaped the region’s recreational landscape.

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