Just Beet It on Michigan Roads this Winter – Screamin Scott
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The Michigan Department of Transportation is cutting back on road salt. The solution: beet juice.
Officials say using beet juice instead of salt helps maintain the ecosystem, and protects the infrastructure while treating the roads. Just Beet-it , Beet-it. But ask yourself Beets? I didn’t like them as a kid. My dog got healthy eating my beets instead of me. Would this work on a Michigan Winter?
What science is telling us is a mixture of beet juice and salt helps the roads and works in colder temperatures when it reaches 5 above degrees. No, it doesn’t help lower your blood pressure but when you think of it. If the roads are better that would lower my blood pressure. So no worries we are not getting rid of salt. We live on top of one of the largest salt deposits in the world. Using less salt will also help our roads, bridges, and cars last longer. They have tried this for years in Canada with great success and it’s cost-effective. Still won’t be eating many beets in the future but will give it a try on the roads. Hope it doesn’t stain the roads or cars.
https://www.wilx.com/2022/12/09/michigan-officials-using-beet-juice-road-salt-alternatives/
Tips for the Michigan Snowbird
Florida has a special place in the hearts of most Michiganders. Every winter a majority of Michigan families say goodbye to the retired snowbirds… those who live in the warmer climates for Michigan’s less-than-desirable winter months. Some of the most popular states our family snowbirds migrate to are Florida, Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, and Hawaii. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 21,000 people moved from Michigan to Florida each year in 2019. With that being said, we have tips for the Michigan snowbird.
Whether you have someone to help take care of your home while you stay at your winter home, or you are the one taking care of the home your snowbird is leaving, there is a lot of preparation and things to be aware of when getting ready to leave for the winter. As a granddaughter to a couple of snowbird couples, here is a guide for snowbird retirees (and others) who plan to travel to warmer climates during the winter.
Snowbird Tips You NEED To Know:
Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.