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Migrant center provides rest stop for travelers
Hensz runs a migrant center serving travelers headed as far east as New Jersey or west to California with six states mainly Michigan Illinois Iowa Indiana Ohio Wisconsin as destinations. Funded by Michigan and the state ESD, the center offers free rest with a $2 per trailer nightly fee for overnight guests. The stark trailers hold eight bunks, a table and benches, and curtains. Since 1967 there have been three natural deaths. otherwise, visitors are polite and grateful for the rest opportunity.
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