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Local Church Initiative Offers fresh food Noah’s ark docks in Grass Lake... For I was hungry and you fed me... Matthew 25:35-40 by Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

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Members of Family Worship Center continue to provide healthful food for residents in the area. Many come from Grass Lake, but out of towners also benefit from the popular ministry on Mount Hope Road.

beneath the roof that led to the interior of the church. The scene was an episode straight out of Noah’s ark, sans elephants, Giraffes, flocks of doves bearing olive branches, and creeping things. Despite the flood waters, the ark was booked solid. Many stood in line, waiting for their opportunity to fill shopping bags with various items, such as great mountains of potatoes, bunches of bananas and corn in abundance. Wal-Mart truck delivered the goods, backing the truck in the rain slick asphalt. Fresh apples appealed to visitors, the apple, Adam’s last supper served to him by the

needed shoulder surgery. I’m glad for Pastor James.” Pastor Byrd assumed his position as pastor in 2017. The mission of the church stems back as far as Moses. Listening to a recent podcast, “Wilderness worries” reveals the importance of the wilderness years, when Moses led the Hebrews through the desert, with only God’s promise handed down from the holy mountain. “Moses had a lot of mouths to feed,” according to the podcast. Noah’s seafaring led to Moses’s answer to the questions of the Israelites “what is this?” It was quail with unleavened bread on the side.

mother of the living. It was just another day in paradise until God took away one of Adam’s rib. Grass Lake resident Michael Woodward, 62, waited in line as the rain continued to pour. “For 33 years I worked at the Michigan International Speedway in nearly Brooklyn,” Woodward said. “I had to quit because I

It was the food that rained down from the mountains that sustained the smallest generation. The fresh food initiative will continue through September 23 at the Family Worship Center, rain or shine.

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The annual summer fresh Food Initiative began on July 8, and runs through September 23. The program goes from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each Monday. Unfortunately, a flash rainstorm struck the region, leaving members of the church and those who showed up to get food to take shelter from the deluge. The sky turned as black as the heart of Judas, but few seemed deterred. Pastor James Bryde said that there wasn’t a contingency plan, despite heavy wind and gushing rain. “Yup, the fresh food initiative will still happen. I’m not sure what kind of turn out we’ll get, but we’ll be here.” And they were. The turnout was steady. Nearly two dozen and it was still early. Many stood beneath umbrellas while others ducked

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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

Green Bay Packers Founded Green Bay Packers football club founded Aug 11, 1919 by George Calhoun and Curly Lambeau - named after sponsor Indian Packing Company

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The first coach of the Green Bay Packers, Curly Lambeau won six NFL Championships with his team and was the first coach to use the forward pass as his main offensive weapon. "Curly" Lambeau was born April 9, 1898 and died June 1, 1965. He was a professional American football player and coach in the NFL, National Football League. Lambeau, along with his friend and fellow Green Bay, Wisconsin native George Calhoun, founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919. From 1919 to 1929, Lambeau served as a player-coach and maintained control of the dayto-day operations of the team. As a player, Lambeau lined up as a halfback, which in the early years of the NFL was the premier position. He was the team's primary runner and passer, accounting for 35 touchdowns (eight as a rusher, three as a receiver, and 24 as a passer) in 77 games. He won his only NFL championship as a player in 1929. From 1919 to 1949, Lambeau was the head coach and general manager of the Packers. He led his team to over 200 wins and six

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NFL championships, including three straight from 1929 to 1931. He shares the distinction with rival George Halas of the Chicago Bears and later, Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots of coaching his team to the most NFL championships. Lambeau also coached eight players who went on to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With players such as quarterback Arnie Herber and split end Don Hutson, his teams revolutionized the use of the passing game in football. He retired from the NFL in 1953. Local News 100 Years Ago Letter from Grass Lake Boy in Southern Camp Paris Island, S.C., July 15 Dear Father and Mother, This is Sunday afternoon and we have had no orders except to stay in the company street so I will answer your very welcome letter which I received this morning. We have finished the rifle range. We started shooting for record Friday morning and finished last night. The record course consisted of 60 rounds as follows: 10 shots, rapid fire at 200 yards. 10 shots, rapid fire, at 300 yards. 10 shots, rapid fire, at 500 yards.

fire. There was a 10 miles wind blowing and I had to shoot the 10 shots from a kneeling position in 1 minute and 10 seconds. At all the other ranges, except at 200 yards, we shot from a prone position. I made my highest score with 10 shots at 600 yards, which was 48 out of a possible 50. In all I made 239 out of a possible 300. This qualifies me as a sharpshooter and, besides the satisfaction of making that, I get $3.00 a month extra pay. We use a 30 caliber Springfield armory rifle which weighs 9 pounds and has a 14 pound recoil. The first time I shot my rifle about 13 ½ pounds of the recoil hit me on the upper lip and I could not laugh very well for several days. We have a heavy marching order inspection followed by a six mile march tomorrow morning. Our pack includes a blanket, shelter tent, poncho, mess gear, rations, toilet articles, entrenching tools, bayonet and scabbard and everything else that is needed on a long march, weighs about 50 pounds. It gets pretty heavy, however, after a fellow has carried it a few miles without resting. I will say goodbye for this time as I go on guard tonight from 8 until 10 and then from 2 until 4, so I am going to get a little sleep this afternoon. Give my regards to everybody and write again soon. As ever, your loving son, Earl Durbin

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Summer Scripture Days

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Acts of the Apostles: The Church Rooted in Evangelization

Pet of the Week

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

August 13-15, 2019

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

Facilitated by Bishop Carl Mengeling, Fr. Doug Osborn, & Fr. Paul Cummings

Connecting animals in need with people who care.

Tux

St. Francis Retreat Center 703 E. Main Street DeWitt, MI 48820

Tux is a gray and white, domestic short-haired female cat between the ages of 2 and 3 years old. This girl is a sweetheart. She loves affection. Tux has been spayed, brought up-to-date on her vaccines and is microchipped. Now all this cat needs is that loving home. If you’re looking for a loving cat please come in and play with Tux. She is so worth your time!

Registration Fee: $185 per person Includes lodging, meals, and materials To register: Visit www.stfrancis.ws or call 517-669-8321

Patch Sweet Patch is missing her family, that, sadly, could no could no longer care for her. She loves car rides, walks, and her toys -- especially the squeaky ones. Patch is friendly, strong, energetic and loving -- she especially likes giving kisses. She does not like cats, the smell of sharpie markers, nail polish or cigarette smoke. Patch is microchipped, spayed, tested negative for Heartworm and she is housebroken. Stop in soon to visit with this adorable girl.

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.

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Pay It Forward project

1 Lemon, 2 Lemon, 3 Lemon…. Squeeze Lemon Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com

Is anyone hungry out there Grass Lake? For the past 2 weeks I have been sharing garden recipes that you can make to share with others this summer season. From graduation parties, to holiday get-togethers, neighborhood block parties, and family reunions… there are a ton of ways to pay it forward to others this summer through your garden harvest! Even if you didn’t plant a garden this year, you can pick up these garden ingredients at our local Grass Lake Farmer’s Market on Wednesday nights, at local produce stands like Hull’s Produce Stand at 2535 S Portage Rd. or from local farmers.

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So far I have shared a squash casserole recipe with you for dinner, a summer salsa snack recipe with you, and to round out the recipe sharing, I decided to pass along another favorite dessert recipe with items straight from the garden. Here is my sweet & zesty Lemon Zucchini bread recipe.

Zesty Lemon Zucchini Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 2 lemons 1 cup grated zucchini (I never peel the skin off my zucchini)

This bread is like sunshine in your mouth! It is bright, sweet and zesty and it’s a great way to brighten someone’s day! I hope you take the time to make some for your family and then another loaf to share!

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To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Next, grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan and then set aside. Then, in large bowl, blend flour, baking powder, and salt. Next, in a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs well. Then, add canola oil and sugar to the egg mixture and blend well. Then add the buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest and blend everything together. Next, fold in the grated zucchini and stir until everything is mixed well. Now, add both mixtures together (dry and wet ingredients) but don’t over mix.

Lemon Glaze Recipe 1 cup powdered sugar Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 Tablespoons lemon juice) In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until well blended. Spoon glaze over cooled loaf and get ready to enjoy!

Tip: Over mixing your ingredients tends to make your bread a denser and heavier bread. If you want a light and fluffy bread, just incorporate all ingredients together just until they are combined. Pour batter into your greased 9×5 loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (since all ovens are different, I would check your bread at 40 minutes). When your bread is finished, allow it to cool. While it is cooling, you can make the lemon glaze.

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The feeding of the Hungry On Mount Hope Road Feeding the Hungry... Quenching the Thirsty... Jesus ate Greek... Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

Summer is picnic season. Maybe I should speak for myself but the picnic is sure to provide a good time for all even when the sky falls. Years ago, an obscure cleric put to me the question: What did Jesus do when he wasn’t working, raising the dead, curing the sick, dispelling devils? Jesus had a day job, carpentry, so that kept him busy, with splinters and callouses sweats and visions soon to be fulfilled. When Jesus wasn’t working he was doing what many of us like to do in our spare time: dining with friends. Jesus was a hearty eater, but he walked a lot and that helped him to keep his weight down. The couscous, the feta cheese, dates, almonds, and parsimonies and wine drinking. Jesus was the life of the party. All were welcome, lepers, the blind, the mute, the deaf, and the insane. For the next several weeks the holy ones of Family Worship Center on Mount Road, are displaying a cornucopia for those who hunger for a good meal. It’s a popular destination at the right time, prior to hibernation into the unstable weather in the Mitten. This story begins with the miraculous feeding of several thousand people on a patch of grass with the Jewish celebration of Passover. The story of the feeding of the 5,000 unfolds in Johanine splendor, into the most important writing in the entire canon of scripture: the Bread of Life Sermon. John—the Saint with the eagle on his shoulder—did not include an institution narrative in his rendition of the Last Supper. Rather, he presents Jesus for who and what he is: the bread of life.

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The story of the feeding of the 5,000 is the prelude to the celebration of the Eucharist, Christ’s flesh and blood, which he gave “for the life of the world.” It is worth devoting time and attention, meditation and reflection, on this most awesome truth of the faith, the Eucharist, that which the church holds to be the “source and summit of life.” The miracle performed by the prophet Elisha is brought to perfection in Jesus’s feeding of the multitudes, which were “troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” Ergo, Family Worship Centers’ food drive each summer into the leaves falling on the lawn. It’s an important ministry. God opens his hands and satisfies the needs of the downtrodden, the aged, the delirious, the sick, the old, and the poor. In Christ we, the church, form one body, one faith, one baptism, one Lord over all. This was Paul’s claim in the letter to the Ephesians. Paul was all about church unity. Many gifts, one Spirit, but in Paul’s mind and heart, the church was One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic—what we call “the four marks of the church.” What makes the story of the feeding of the 5,000 so remarkable is that it is an introduction to the Eucharist. The gospel is Jewish and Christian and it is the Lord who bridges the gap, fills in empty spaces, and affirms the great truth of the world: that God is one and there is no other. With the Eucharist, there is no more divisiveness in the Church because Christ can’t be divided. Paul put this question to the Corinthian church, a community whose members didn’t necessarily play well with others. Paul reminds the Corinthians that, though they form an individual community, we are universal, every day, all day, on every continent, in every

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language, until the end of time. To start, let us set the scene. Jesus is near his hometown, near the Sea of Galilee. Everybody wants a piece of him. They witness his miracles, listen to his words, and watch as he heals the sick. On the mountain, a typical setting for Jesus, where he spends time alone in prayer to his Father, he sits with the authority of Moses, his predecessor who led his people from slavery to freedom with help from the hand of God. Passover was near. A boy appeared with two fishes and five barley loaves; barley was the food of the poor. Tens of thousands of pilgrims in a field following a miracle man wanted to eat but none of them brought any food. Maybe they expected Jesus to whip up a meal for them on the fly; or, so spellbound were they by the words and actions of the God-Man they scarcely bothered to think about collation. For Christ, this moment was more than a picnic. He seized the moment to teach his disciples and the pilgrims a lesson they would never forget—neither would we. “Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were reclining. … When they had had their fill, he said to the disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over so that nothing will be wasted’.” All this took place that the scriptures might be fulfilled, so that the words of the prophet Elisha might not be in vain. “Give it to the people to eat. For thus says the Lord: ‘They shall eat and there shall be some left over.’ And when they had eaten, there was some left over, as the Lord had said.”

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, I’m looking for a Hot Dog Relish recipe that is made with cabbage. My mom had a great recipe but it became lost over the years. Ken from Vandercook Lake Tanya from Jonesville says it is the dressing that makes her Shrimp and Shells Salad so delicious. Vera from Tecumseh sent in her tried-and true recipe for Macaroni Salad. Stacy from Jennings likes to make her Italian Penne Salad when the tomatoes are ripe right off the vine. 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. SHRIMP AND SHELLS SALAD

MACARONI SALAD 3 c cooked elbow macaroni 1/2 c chopped onions 1/2 c diced sweet pickles, or 1 c chopped celery sweet pickle relish 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced 1/2 c mayonnaise 1 t prepared mustard 1/4 c vinegar 1/2 t salt 1/4 c sugar 1/4 c grated sharp Cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS: In a serving bowl, mix together macaroni, onions, sweet pickles and celery. Gently fold in diced eggs. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and sugar. Pour over macaroni mixture and gently mix until ingredients are thoroughly coated. Chill well. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese before serving.

2 c macaroni shells, cooked 1-15 oz can peas, drained and drained 2-4oz cans shrimp, rinsed 1-4 oz can sliced mushrooms and drained 1 c finely chopped celery 2 T finely diced red bell pepper 1 1/3 c mayonnaise 1/2 c cocktail sauce 1/4 c milk 1/4 t salt 1/4 t onion salt 1/4 t pepper ITALIAN PENNE SALAD 1/8 t celery salt 3 1/2 c penne pasta, cooked 1/4 c salad oil 3/4 t salt DIRECTIONS: Combine macaroni shells, peas, 1/4 t pepper shrimp, mushrooms, celery and red bell pepper in 2 c chopped tomatoes a large glass or ceramic bowl. In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 c pitted and sliced ripe olives together mayonnaise, cocktail sauce, milk, salt, onion salt, pepper and celery salt. Gently stir into DIRECTIONS: In a glass jar, combine tarragon vinegar, salad oil, dill weed, salt, mustard, pepper and garlic. shrimp mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours or more before serving. Cover and shake well. In a large salad bowl, mix together penne pasta, tomatoes, zucchini and ripe olives. Pour dressing over all and gently toss. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour to blend flavors. Gently stir before serving.

Local Photography Showcase? Walberg, House Take Action to Stop Illegal Robocalls Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted for the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers consumers and cracks down on illegal robocallers. H.R. 3375 includes a provision Walberg helped author to address one-ring scams, an increasingly common robocall scheme that tricks consumers into paying huge hidden fees on return phone calls. The bill passed the House by a 429-3 vote. “The personal impact of illegal robocalls can range from irritating to predatory, but one thing is clear: They must be stopped,” said Walberg. “This bipartisan legislation is a major step towards providing fed up citizens with peace of mind when answering their phones and more safeguards from fraudulent actors. I was proud to collaborate with my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee to tackle this important issue and get results.”

Gov. Whitmer to Unveil Michigan Jobs First Initiative LANSING, Mich. – On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will sign the Michigan Jobs First executive directive to revamp the State’s purchasing policies to ensure that contracts are awarded to Michigan-based companies that create good-paying jobs and are good stewards of the state. • • • •

WHO: Governor Gretchen Whitmer WHAT: Michigan Jobs First Executive Directive Signing WHEN: Monday, July 29 at 2:00PM WHERE: Lecom Utility Contractors, 16671 Common Rd., Roseville, MI, 48066

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Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School The events are as follows

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

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

Family Worship food drive. Fresh food initiative from July 8 to September 23. 1901 Mount Hope Road. 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. American Legion Post 252 meets at Ryan’s Restaurant on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Michigan Delegation Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Renew and Expand Funding for the Great Lakes Washington, D.C. – Bipartisan members of the Michigan congressional delegation today introduced legislation to reauthorize and expand funding for the Great Lakes. U.S. Representative Tim Walberg joined U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters and U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga, Debbie Dingell, Dan Kildee, Paul Mitchell, Fred Upton, Andy Levin, Brenda Lawrence, John Moolenaar, Jack Bergman, and Elissa Slotkin to introduce the legislation.

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

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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“Those of us who call Michigan home know how central the Great Lakes are to our state’s economic prosperity and way of life,” said Congressman Walberg. “Over the years, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has been an invaluable success story, and our bipartisan bill will bolster the program’s reach and cleanup efforts. I am proud to join my colleagues to advocate for the strategic investments necessary to protect the Great Lakes for all to enjoy.” “This Initiative has proven results which is why both Republicans and Democrats from both the House and Senate are behind this bill,” said Senator Stabenow. “With these positive results and given continued threats to our water, it’s a no-brainer to continue investing in the health of our Great Lakes and waterways.” “After speaking with the President earlier this year in West Michigan, it is clear that there is support for the GLRI in both Congress and at the White House,” said Congressman Huizenga. “By accelerating the cleanup of legacy pollution, taking greater action against invasive species, and increasing habitat restoration, this bipartisan legislation will further strengthen the ecology as well as the economy of the Great Lakes. I have long said the Great Lakes need to be a national priority, this bipartisan legislation helps do just that.” “The GLRI is crucial for protecting Michigan’s waters, economy, businesses, and way of life,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “The Michigan Congressional delegation, along with our colleagues in other Great Lakes states, are committed to providing necessary resources to restore wildlife habitats and more funding to combat invasive species and emerging contaminants long-term. We’re united on this one.” “The Great Lakes are a national treasure and represent 90 percent of America’s freshwater. The Great Lakes are big job creators—generating billions of dollars in economic activity and supporting over a million jobs in the tourism, boating and fishing industries,” said Congressman Kildee. “This is why Republicans and Democrats have always come together to protect the health and vitality of the lakes. I’m proud to join this bipartisan group of members in introducing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act to grow our economy and protect the lakes for future generations.”

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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.

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

We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and have game night each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Ping Pong Night the 2nd Monday of each month.

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for another five years. The bill increases the current authorization level from $300 million to $375 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and increases funding by $25 million per year until it reaches $475 million in Fiscal Year 2026.

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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

Wednesday 10:00 Game 11:00 Floral Design 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 12:45 Square Dancing 2:15 Exercise- $1 6:30 Game Night

Thursday 10:00 Ping Pong, Euchre, Mexican Train all day 10:00 Quilting 10:30 Ukulele 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Tech Support 1:00 Exercise- $1

“Our Great Lakes are a national treasure, and the GLRI supports critical projects that improve water quality, combat invasive species, protect the Great Lakes ecosystem, and more,” said Congressman Mitchell. “I am proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in support of the GLRI on behalf of Michiganders and all Americans.” “Protecting our Great Lakes has always been and will always be one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Congressman Upton. “Bordering Lake Michigan, we simply have one of the most beautiful districts in the country, so we should do everything we can to support our Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act would provide critical funding to maintain our beaches, shorelines and natural waters, improve water quality, fight invasive species, and restore the ecosystem.” “Preserving our Great Lakes is both a moral and a practical obligation. Our Lakes are national treasures critical to our environment, fresh water supply, jobs, commerce, agriculture, transportation, recreation, and so many other essential components of our lives,” said Congressman Levin. “GLRI has received the bipartisan support of Michigan’s congressional delegation because it has proven effective at protecting and restoring the largest fresh surface water system in the world. We need to extend and expand its funding for the sake of Michiganders and all Americans.” “The GLRI has done important work to protect the Great Lakes for future generations through its partnerships with CMU, Ducks Unlimited and other organizations,” said Congressman Moolenaar. “The Great Lakes are vital to our state and support thousands of Michigan jobs in fishing, boating and tourism.” “Those of us who call Michigan home know the importance of our water and the need to protect, preserve and restore this treasured natural resource,” said Congressman Bergman. “I’m proud to continue supporting and advocating for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and the President to ensure this funding remains in place.”

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