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- ↑ Carlson, Dani (June 18, 2014). "Should Redskins mascot remain in W. MI?". WOOD-TV . Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ↑ Mukomel, Lynsey (December 19, 2016). "Belding school board votes to drop Redskins mascot". WOOD-TV . Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ↑ "Belding Schools narrows search for new mascot". WOOD-TV. February 2, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
