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Court: Township Trustees could face subpoena over gravel pit by Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

Grass Lake Charter Township trustees could face subpoenas relative to the latest legal challenge regarding the gravel pit on Norvell Road. As recently as this past week, Circuit Judge John McBain granted the Friends of Grass Lake Township, a group that opposes the construction project undertaking by L&L, the ability to subpoena sitting board trustees. L&L Development is an offshoot of Lester Brothers, Inc. that is based in Jackson.

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Among the sitting trustees, includes subpoenaing former trustee John Lesinski. Lesinski resigned from the Township board in 2017.

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“We may have to have a point where I want everyone of those township trustees in court, under oath, understanding the penalty of perjury, McBain, said. The judge added: “I would like to hear the testimony of the trustee that resigned,” meaning Lesinski. Court records indicates that the company that wants to mine and then develop the property faces contempt of court proceedings for performing preliminary construction work despite having had its permit revoked by the judge earlier this year.

As recently as the 12th of July, McBain denied a motion asking that the judge recuse himself from the case. Attorneys representing L&L have claimed that there is an appearance of impropriety from McBain. The July 12th meeting initiated the process of demonstrating cause for contempt of court. Since the special use permit was overturned, McBain had ordered that “absolutely no mining activity,” could continue.

Rick Murphy, who serves as In the beginning, members of the president for the Friends of Grass Friends of Grass Lake Township Lake Township, said that “it’s sued in 2017, seeking to overturn another hurdle. But the judge the permit approval. Members doesn’t want anyone to go to jail. of the group claim that the There were six attorneys at the development violated the township recent hearing.” Murphy added: master plan, which stated that (Bill) “Lester is to have no contact the proposed land use must not with the trustees.” be hazardous or disturbing to Lawyers representing the surrounding neighborhoods and Friends, the Township, and L&L, Grass Lake Community Schools. respectively, could not be reached for comment. In April, McBain overturned the Another meeting in the Jackson special use permit because the Court is scheduled to be held on planning commission violated a August 19. township ordinance, according to the court. L&L filed an appeal of the decision and the Township trustees voted to support the appeal that same month. The case remains open in the Michigan Court of Appeals.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Crusade for Christ MinistriesHouse of Prayer 6288 Mt. Hope Rd., Grass Lake Pastor Melvin L. Parker Sunday Worship-10 a.m. Monday Bible School - 7 p.m. ---------------------------Christ Lutheran Church 4250 Page Ave. Michigan Center Sunday Worship - 9:45 am Pastor Ryan Prondzinski ---------------------------Divine Wings Spiritual Fellowship 7446 Cain Road Jackson Fellowship Service @10:30AM Sundays Facebook @ Divine Wings Fellowship ---------------------------Faith Baptist Church 4030 Kalmbach Rd. - Chelsea Pastor Adam Summers Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. ---------------------------Family Worship Center 1901 Mt. Hope Rd., Grass Lake Pastor James Bryde 522- 4062 website: www.grasslakefwc.com email: pastorjames@grasslakefwc.com

Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Youth Ministries (6th -12th grade) Sunday 6:30 P.M ----------------------------

Waterloo Village UMC

Village of Waterloo Rev. Mary Barrett Coffee/Adult Sun. School Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Visit Creator’s Closet Free Store Open Mon. & Sat. 9-Noon

First Waterloo UMC Corner of Parks and Territorial, Waterloo Township Rev. Georgie Dack Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. ---------------------------Grass Lake Assembly of God 2900 Mt. Hope Rd., Grass Lake Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Youth Programs, Wed., 6:30 p.m. Senior Chapel, Fri. -- 10:15 a.m. ---------------------------Grass Lake Baptist Church 939 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake Pastor Tim Butterfield Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. Sun. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ---------------------------Grass Lake UMC Rev. Lawrence Wiliford 449 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sun. School 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------First Church of Christ, Scientist 147 E. Michigan Ave Jackson, MI 49201

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---------------------------Harvest Baptist Church 17999 Washburne Rd Pastor Bobby D. Toler Sun School – 10:00 a.m. Sun Service, 11:00 a.m. Sun Eve Service, 6:00 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.Bible Study/Prayer

Leoni Baptist Church 245 N. Portage Rd, Leoni Township Pastor Tom Duckham Sunday services: 11 a.m. ---------------------------Michigan Center Bible Church 150 Broad St, Michigan Center Sunday services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday School classes: 9:30 a.m. ---------------------------Our Lady of Fatima Church 911 Napoleon Road, Michigan Ctr Fr Satheesh Caniton Alphonse, SdC frsatheesh@fatimaparish.net Confessions 3:30-- 4 p.m. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. Sun. Masses: 8:00, 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------Pious Union of St. Joseph 971 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake Fr. Leo Joseph, SdC Phone: (517) 522-8017 Masses, M-T-TH-F-S 11:30 a.m. Wed 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass 10:00 a.m. ---------------------------Mt. Hope Bible Church 12884 Trist Rd., Grass Lake Pastor Allan Macky Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 11 a.m, 5:45 p.m. Youth Group (grd 7-12): Sun. 5:30 p.m.Wed. Prayer Meeting: 6:30 p.m.

Salem Grove United Methodist 3320 Notten Rd. Grass Lake Between Chelsea and Grass Lake Pastor Mary Barrett marybarrett@yahoo.com Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. ---------------------------St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 20500 Old US -12, Chelsea Fr. Bill Stech Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. www.stbarnabaschelsea.org We are an open and affirming congregation ---------------------------St. Jacob Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Kurt Uhlenbrauch 12501 Riethmiller Rd. Sunday Worship – 10:15 am Sunday School & Bible Study 9:00 am ---------------------------St. John’s United Church of Christ Gary Schooler, Pastor 270 Bohne Rd., Grass Lake Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Communion: First Sunday of month ---------------------------St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 361 E. Grove St. Michigan Center 517.764.2950 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Bible Study ---------------------------The Federated Church Rev. Clive Heyd, Pastor 519 E. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake Sunday Worship - 10 am Sunday School - 11:15 am Wednesday Bible Study - 9:30 am glfederated@gmail.com

100 Years Ago From the Archives 100 YEARS AGO From the archives

Crash of the

Wingfoot Air Express Dirigible

July 21, 1919 The Wingfoot Air Express crashes into the Illinois Trust and Savings Building in Chicago Page 3

The Type FD dirigible, owned by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, was transporting people from Grant Park to the White City amusement park. One crew member, two passengers, and ten bank employees were killed in

what is the worst dirigible disaster in United States history. The craft caught fire at about 4:55pm while cruising at an altitude of 1,200 ft (370 m)

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over the Chicago Loop. When it became clear the dirigible was lost, the pilot, Jack Boettner, and chief mechanic, Harry Wacker, used parachutes to jump to safety. A second mechanic, Henry Weaver, died when his parachute caught fire. Another passenger, Earl H. Davenport, a publicity agent for the White City Amusement Park, jumped from the dirigible, but his parachute got tangled in the rigging and he hung fifty feet below the burning craft; he was killed when the airship crashed. A fifth person who parachuted from the dirigible, Chicago Daily News photographer Milton Norton, broke both legs and later died at a hospital. At the Illinois Trust & Savings Bank building at the northeast corner of LaSalle Street and Jackson Boulevard, 150 employees were closing up after the day's business in and around the main banking hall, which was illuminated by a large skylight. The remains of the Wingfoot struck the bank's skylight directly and flaming debris fell through to

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the banking hall below. The result was ten employees killed, and 27 banking staff reported injured. Local Ad 100 Years Ago Astonishment Will Grip the Women! Of Grass Lake when they compare these goods with these prices on these special sale items of SUITS AND SKIRTS. To Be Held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The values are literally amazing! The stylings are beautifully good. The range of styles is wide. SUITS—This is an offering of 40 ladies’ wool poplins, serges, gabardine, checks and corduroy suits—there are navies, blacks, checks and browns in sizes 36, 38 and 40. That the prices are so low is due to the fact that room must be made for other goods. The values are to $25.00. The Sale Price is $10.00. 100 Years Ago is sponsored each week on behalf of:

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Cascades Humane Society

Pet of the Week

1515 Carmen Drive Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 787-7387 Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Saturday: 12-6 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Connecting animals in need with people who care.

Shortcake

Oh Sugar Sugar :) Who needs something sweet today! Shortcake is a bit more than 3 months old. She’s adorable and sweet. Shortcake just loves people, cuddles and treats. This little girl has been spayed, brought up-to-date on her vaccines and is microchipped.

Don’t look now, but an invasion is coming! The Invasion is Detroit’s premium British Invasion cover band. The British Invasion was a cultural phenomenon of the mid-60s and was influential in the counterculture forming on both sides of the Atlantic. Drawn together from a love of this type of music, The Invasion’s tight harmonies and era-inspired instruments bring out the best of that magical decade. They are the real deal.

Mercedes Mercedes has a wonderful, loving temperament. She is 9 years old, happy and spry. Her previous owner says that Mercedes is good with kids of all ages. She is also good with other dogs and cats. Mercedes is housebroken and crate-trained. Mercedes is spayed, current on vaccines, microchipped and 100% adorable. Now all she needs is you!

This project has been a pure joy for the group who have a love for the music of the Beatles and those who followed, and it shows in their musical command as well as their audience engagement. We love them yeah, yeah, yeah… And with a love like that, you know they can’t be bad!

Please note: sometimes animals featured in the newspaper may have been adopted by the time the newspaper reaches the stand, but, at CHS, we always have more! You can check our website for up-to-date available pets: www.chspets.org. We’re open 12-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

The Invasion’s members are all experienced musicians, and have played for Nathaniel Mayer, Map Of The World, Kiss Me Screaming, Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies, Milagro, Frank Allison and the Odd Sox, the Imperial Swing Orchestra, and Dick Siegel and the Brandos, just to name a few.

Pay It Forward project Summer Salsa for the Win... Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com

We are in the middle of the summer season Grass Lakers and I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! This is the time of year where stores are carrying canning supplies for all the people canning jams, veggies from their garden, pie fillings and making homemade salsa. We always have a case or two of jelly & pint sized canning jars at our house because they make the best gifts when you fill them with homemade goodies! My husband and I love to can jams and salsa together and I have a great recipe for you today for a summer salsa that you can gift to others with

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goodies from your garden. You can skip the canning process and water bath and make this delicious recipe to give to your favorite cashier, your daughter’s Girl Scout leader or your husband’s favorite mechanic! It’s an easy refrigerator recipe and a great way to share your harvest with others!

mason jars and tie a ribbon around the lid and gift this special homemade summer salsa to someone! This salsa is definitely best when eaten right away when all of the ingredients are fresh and I personally love to add in diced avocadoes!

Summer Salsa 3 to 4 medium tomatoes (chopped) ¾ cup fresh corn (off the cob) ½ cup fresh cilantro ½ cup black beans (drained & rinsed) ¼ cup red onion (diced) 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon chopped garlic ¼ teaspoon kosher salt To prepare your summer salsa, chop & dice all ingredients. Mix it all together in a bowl and add your wet ingredients and salt. Mix everything together well. Spoon your salsa into

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These edible gifts are perfect if you know of a graduation party, a family reunion or another fun gathering that someone is having! Grab a bag of tortilla chips and buy a ripe avocado to round out this inexpensive gift and pay it forward to make someone’s day! If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Email me at Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com and if you have any recipes you’d like to share with goodies from your garden, please pass it along!

Happy salsa making Grass Lake and happy paying it forward this week!

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Committee Passes WalbergBacked Legislation to Combat Illegal Robocalls, Promote Energy Cybersecurity Washington, D.C.—The House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday passed two bipartisan bills co-sponsored by Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07), advancing the legislation to the House floor for further consideration. H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, takes a comprehensive approach to empowering consumers and cracking down on illegal robocallers. The bipartisan bill includes a provision Walberg helped author to address onering scams, an increasingly common robocall scheme that tricks consumers into paying huge hidden fees on return phone calls. “Robocalls have metastasized from an unwelcomed annoyance to a malicious attempt to prey on unsuspecting citizens,” said Walberg. “With the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, the days of illegal robocalls are numbered. I am pleased to have worked on this legislation in a bipartisan way—including efforts to combat the costly one-ring scam—and I look forward to getting it across the finish line on the House floor.” The Energy and Commerce Committee also voted to advance another Walbergbacked bill, H.R. 362, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Introduced with Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), this bipartisan bill recognizes the important mission of bolstering our cybersecurity at the Department of Energy to more effectively respond to these growing threats to energy security.

“I am proud to see the Energy Emergency Leadership Act get approved today with unanimous support,” said Walberg. “We can’t take any chances with the security and integrity of our energy infrastructure, and this bipartisan legislation will better equip the Department of Energy to ward off constant cyberattacks against the grid.” Walberg, Cooper Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Jim Cooper (DTN) yesterday introduced H.R. 3830, the Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act, bipartisan legislation to provide the American people with a better understanding of how their tax dollars are spent. The Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act will require the Office of Management and Budget to publish online an inventory of each agency’s federal programs, and provide a description of the program as well as identify information about the program’s performance and costs. U.S. Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. “All too often taxpayer dollars go down a black hole at agencies across the federal government,” said Rep. Walberg. “Every dime that Michigan taxpayers send to Washington should be accounted for in a transparent way. Having this information at our fingertips provides an opportunity to evaluate and streamline programs, eliminate waste, and improve outcomes.” “We can always do better,” Rep. Cooper said. “The public needs access to information. I’ve always said sunshine is the best disinfectant.”

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, I’m looking for a recipe for Sourdough Starter and some Sourdough Bread recipes too. Char from Delta Jackie from Coldwater serves her Blueberry Roly-Poly with ice cream for a great dessert. Gloria from North Adams makes her Blueberry Buckle when company is coming over for dinner. It always wins enthusiastic approval. Julie from Imlay City sent in her recipe for yummy and moist Blueberry Muffins. Please stop by my blog, Food, Fun and More for a visit at www.lseckerle. wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at lynneckerle@gmail.com. BLUEBERRY ROLY-POLY

1 c sugar 2 T lemon juice 1 1/2 c flour 1 t salt 1/2 c rolled oats 4 T butter, melted 2 T sugar

1/2 c water 2 t grated lemon rind 3 t baking powder 1/2 c butter (1 stick) 1/2 to 2/3 c milk 2 c fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS: Combine sugar, water, lemon juice and lemon rind in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 3 minutes, remove from heat and set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup of butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add oats then 1/2 cup of milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a stiff dough is formed. Knead on a floured surface into an 8 x 14 inch rectangle. Brush dough with 4 tablespoons melted butter. Cover with blueberries and gently pat into the dough. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and roll up, jelly roll fashion, starting at a long edge. Seal edges by moistening with a little water. Cut roll into 12 slices. Arrange evenly, cut side down in a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Pour sugar-lemon syrup over all. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

BLUEBERRY BUCKLE 1/2 c shortening 1 c sugar, divided 1 egg, beaten 2 1/2 c flour, divided 2 1/2 t baking powder 1/4 t salt 1/2 c milk 2 t lemon juice 2 c blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 c butter DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, cream shortening with 1/2 cup of sugar. Add egg and beat until light. Sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt into a separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spread in a greased 9x9 inch pan. Toss lemon juice with blueberries. Sprinkle berries over batter. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Evenly sprinkle over top of blueberries. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. BLUEBERRY MUFFINS 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 t salt 1/3 c vegetable oil 1/3 c milk (more or less) Topping: 1/4 c sugar 3/4 t cinnamon

Grass Lake Charter Township has an open seat on the Grass Lake Charter Township Planning Commission. Any and all interested person(s) should submit a letter of interest and a resume by July 29, 2019 addressed to the Grass Lake Charter Township Board, PO Box 216, Grass Lake, MI 49240. The applicant must be a qualified elector of the Township. Interviews will take place starting July 31, 2019 and an appointment will be made on August 13, 2019 at the Regular Meeting of the Township Board.

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DIRECTIONS: Line 12 muffin cups with papers. Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Place vegetable oil in a 1 cup measure. Add egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups. Topping – Mix together sugar, flour and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of muffins as desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

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We're considering a small monthly 'showcase' here at GLT, where locals submit their favorite (themed?) photos taken that month, and other GLT readers view, vote and we publish the winners.

Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School The events are as follows

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

Music & Movement. 5:00 p.m. Introduce your child to the joys of music and movement. Registration required. Intended for children ages infants to age five. Held at Jackson District Library, Grass Lake branch. Al-Anon meeting 10:30 am. 12 step program for anyone afflicted by another’s alcoholism. Location: First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. 517937-9503.

SATURDAY

Road Runners meet every Saturday at Roaming Goat at 7:50 a.m. Check out their Facebook page @ GLRoadRunners for more information. Lost Railway Museum meets on the second Saturday of each month. Open to the public; volunteers welcome.

SUNDAY

Walker Tavern Farmers Market. 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Located at the corner of US-12 and M-50 In Cambridge Junction Historic State park. Recreation passport required. 50

vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and locally produced crafts.

MONDAY

Grass Lake Yoga Intermediate Flow 6:30-7:30PM at Grass Lake Medical Center. $5 donation goes to GL Farmer's Market. GrassLakeYoga.com.

TUESDAY

Jazzercise from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Grass Lake Community Schools. For more information contact Laura Kulwicki at laura. kulwicki@grasslakeschools.com Grass Lake Village Council meets the first and third Tuesdays at 119 N. Lake Street at 7:00 p.m. Grass Lake Charter Township meets the second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Township Hall.

LARA Revokes Registration of Sherwood Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

The state of Michigan has revoked a registration from the Sherwood Funeral Home and Cremation Services that allowed the Grass Lake Business to accept money for prepaid funerals. The Sherwood funeral home’s registration to accept money for prepaid funerals has been revoked for three years. Owner Christopher Sherwood said that the funeral home will remain open. Sherwood said that the closing was due to “a compliance issue, a difficult situation.” In 2018 the Michigan Department of Licensing Regulatory Affairs (LARA) investigated the Grass Lake funeral home for its practices relative to monies received for prepaid funeral goods and services, LARA said. The Regulatory found that the Sherwood Funeral home had not been depositing money with an authorized escrow agent, as mandated by the state, officials said.

the state. LARA’s Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau issued the final order and the stipulation regarding the funeral home on Norvell Road. Violations of the Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act are punishable as a misdemeanor or a felony. Lara officials said that Sherwood wouldn’t be subject to criminal charges so long as all stipulations are followed. It is unclear how Sherwood will remain open during the three year revocation.

Grass Lake Farmers Market and Music in the Park. Runs through September 25 at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. Music is the first and third Wednesday. until September 18, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Food vendors. Music sponsored by Do it Best Coppernolls Hardware. Alcoholics Anonymous Grass Lake Group meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at Grass Lake Federated Church 519 E. Michigan Ave. Grass Lake Masonic Lodge meets the first Wednesday of the month at Village office building 119 Lake Street

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Teen Center at Christ Lutheran Church, 4250 Page Avenue in Michigan Center. Games and activities. Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ClCMC.org and Facebook.com/clcmc

Upcoming Events

Huge Rummage Sale at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Large preschool to be held on Friday, 8/9 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8/10. Church hall at 913 Napoleon Road in Michigan Center. Thousands of items! Potter Center Season at Jackson College. Multiple music groups scheduled from September to May 8 in 2020. Season kicks off with The Guess Who and many contemporary recording artists.

THURSDAY

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10194 meets on the third Thursday of the month at Grass Lake United Methodist Church. 449 E Michigan Avenue.

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Tuesday 10:00 Exercise- $1 10:00 Sewing etc., Euchre 10:30 Mah Jongg 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 1:00 Line Dancing- $3/4

“This is a delicate business,” said Sherwood, who, with his wife, Janelle have owned the funeral parlor since 2001. “It’s a 24/7 business,” Christopher Sherwood said. He added: “We’re caring people. That’s why we’re in this business.”

According to LARA, the funeral home hadn’t deposited more than $72,000 from 18 prepaid funeral contracts with an authorized escrow agent, the state agency said. The Funeral home has 60 days to remove all references to prepaid contracts in its advertising and website, per the stipulations from

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VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS DEMOLITION PROJECT The Village of Grass Lake is seeking requests for proposal from qualified vendors for the demolition of a housing structure located at 841 Church Street in the village. Sealed bids with the notation “DEMOLITION PROJECT” on the envelope should be sent to the attention of the following: David Trent Village Manager 119 N. Lake Street, P.O. Box 737 Grass Lake, MI 49240 Bid Deadline: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.Bids will be opened during the regular council meeting of the Village of Grass Lake on August 6 at 7:00 p.m.Interested bidders may contact the Village Manager for bid requirements at 517.522.4550 x3 or by email at d.trent@ villageofgrasslake.com

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