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The Capitol in the Capital Captivity in the Capitol ... A Picturesque... Invasive specie ... Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

There it stood like the Rock of Gibraltar. Stolid and majestic. Historically, it’s the hallmark of the 26th State in the union, the Capitol in Lansing. Capitol is the building where the government works, or not, while the region is the Capital. A slow and rainy Saturday was good for indoor activities, despite the construction in midtown Lansing. Attending the football game proved to be a futile endeavor. The Fighting Irish, that is, Notre Dame from Indiana steamrolled the Spartan 28-7 as the rain kept falling, like a Credence Clear Water Revival concert. Head coach Mark Dantonio flared up like Nebuchadnezzar, intent on casting infidels into the furnace or at the least, bench them.

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carpeting as the group ascended the first of many spiral staircases, dizzying and death defying for the students, not so much for the middleage man who walked with a profound limb. “Note the intricate cage elevator between those columns,” Renee said. OUR OF ORDER.

Greater interest: the halls of the Senate and the Representatives, and the Supreme Court. Ornate chandeliers hung from those universal ceilings. Renee opened the doors to the Governor’s office, now occupied by Gretchen Whitmer. A member of the tour asked to sit in the Governor’s chair. Vetoed.

Lansing was not the Great Lakes State’s first capital city. French fur traders and missionaries traveled to the ‘upper Great Lakes’ as early as 1660s. Later, Jesuits—real missionary globetrotters—colonized Sault St. Marie, which became the first permanent European settlement in what is now Michigan. Detroit, founded in 1701, became the most important settlement in the western Great Lakes region.

At times Renee was interrupted by one of the visitors, who offered to augment certain facts. President Gerald R. Ford, a Michigan Congressman, served in Lansing until he ensconced himself in National affairs, and eventually occupied the White House, following Watergate’s moment “at this point in time.” A student member of the tour speculated whether Ford smoked a pipe, as depicted in his portrait.

The capitol opened on the First of January, 1879, “to great acclaim,” the tour guide informed the group. Everyone nodded. Another flight of stairs.

Should you go: tours are available from Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday.

Myself, a non indigenous person, it seemed like fun to grace the halls of the most august edifice. My rider agreed.

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Our party that afternoon, consisted of five university students (they couldn’t get tickets either)—Ralph (engineering) Doug (medicine)— Franklin (undecided)—Paula with her pony tail (equally undecided)and Clinton (general studies), and last but not least, Renee, the plucky Baby Boomer who guided the excursion, her remarks punctuated with irony, sarcasm, jocularity, and directives to “keep your hands to yourself, and spit out that gum.” The entire tour lasted about an hour. Touring the ‘Cap’ proved to be a remarkable experience. The pilgrimage commenced at the east, or main first floor corridor in None but Renee spoke. Very talkative and knowledgably, she with the graying flaxy coif and smarmy granny glasses, leading us across plush

Family Friendly Fall Fun on the Farm huge success! Sponsored by the Friends of Grass Lake Township this year's Haunted Forest was a huge success. Last week, for three nights (Thursday, Friday and Sunday), many many brave souls wandered through the

Designed by famed architect Elijah E. Myers, the Capitol holds pride of place, as one of the first capitols to be topped off with a lofty castiron dome. In 1992 the site became a national landmark, and that’s what brought the pilgrims into the Capitol. That same year, following, the Capitol earned the status of a National Historic Landmark.

haunted forest, took wagon tours through the woods, received a bag of goodies and enjoyed cider and donuts. "Thanks to the support and hard work of many businesses, members and monsters, this year's Haunted Forest was a great success. The woods at Dale Fisher

Farm was the perfect backdrop. We look forward to making this an annual event," says Rick Murphy, Friends of Grass Lake Township President. A portion of the proceeds will help to fund the 2020 Grass Lake High School Scholarship Fund.

Halloween and tales of the Great Pumpkin Pagan’s reprisal ... ‘I got a rock’ ... Dentists’ Day ... Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com Question: Is Halloween a holiday? Yes, if you’re a druid, a lion, or a witch hiding in her wardrobe. Survey says: it’s a demigod holiday, as was practiced by the Romans in antiquity. What is Halloween and why do we celebrate it? Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31, It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Then those same people were the ghosts, sliding around the neighborhood, and tricking for treats. According to History.com, Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day

incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats. On May 13, A.D 609, Pope Boniface IV dedicated the Pantheon in Rome in honor of all Christian martyrs, and the Catholic feast of All Martyrs Day was established in the Western church. Pope Gregory III later expanded the festival to include all saints as well as all martyrs, and moved the observance from May 13 to November 1. By the 9th century, the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands, where it gradually blended with and supplanted older Celtic rites. In A.D 1000, the church made November 2 All Souls’ Day, a day to honor the dead. It’s widely believed today that the church was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, church-sanctioned holiday. And so it remains as such. All Souls’ Day was celebrated similarly to Samhain, with big bonfires, parades

and dressing up in costumes as saints, angels and devils. The All Saints’ Day celebration was also called Allhallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints’ Day) and the night before it, the traditional night of Samhain in the Celtic religion, began to be called All-Hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween. Growing up, I couldn’t wait for October 31st. It allows for one to don a costume and have fun ringing doorbells, plaintiff urges coaxing the occupant to pony up and drop a hand full of candy in the booty bag. By contrast, All Souls' Day—the commemoration— is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. The intent is for the living to assist those in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls' Day on November 2 and many eastern churches celebrate it prior to Lent and the day before Pentecost. As of late, All Soul’s Day has grown as popular as All Saints Day, perhaps because the Commemoration of All Souls isn’t obligatory. Rather, the sentiments rest within those who have gone before us.

Senate approves confidentiality program for assault victims

Programs vetoed by governor are too important to ignore Typically, the state budget process is completed once the governor signs the plan approved by the Legislature. This year, things are playing out a little differently – the budget is signed and completed, but the governor vetoed funding for several critical programs. To be exact, there were 147 vetoes in all. The governor has transparently targeted her political opponents with these vetoes in her quest to raise the gas tax by 45 cents per gallon. Unfortunately, the effects of this strategy go far beyond her political opponents. Her vetoes hurt people all throughout Michigan, and families in rural communities like ours will suffer the most. Here are a few examples: • The governor is taking away money local governments need to provide a wide range of public services people rely on every day. Many communities receive what’s known as “payment in lieu of taxes” from the state. These payments replace revenue lost on tax-exempt land owned by the state, including public-owned property controlled by the Department of Natural Resources. As you can imagine, PILT money makes up quite a bit of funding for some local governments. For communities in Jackson County, where 4.2 percent of the land is owned by the state, PILT funding amounted to $226,293 in fiscal year 2018. • The governor eliminated $13 million that county sheriffs use to hire deputies to patrol secondary and rural roads. Last year, Jackson County received $182,970, Eaton County received $103,550 and Lenawee County received $115,995 – and each area was in line to receive even more this year. Without these funds in the new budget, it’s likely going to result in deputy layoffs and fewer officers patrolling our communities. She also eliminated the $600,000 set aside to boost the police presence and traffic control for races at Michigan International Speedway. • She vetoed nearly $15 million from the county jail reimbursement fund. Each year, local counties agree to house people in the county jail who would normally be sent to state prison in exchange for funding. It’s supposed to be mutually

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beneficial – Michigan taxpayers save money when inmates are housed locally instead of in expensive state prisons and the county gets a funding boost for local public safety programs. Now, the governor is saying she won’t honor the state’s commitment. Her budget vetoes will make it harder for military veterans to get services they have earned and deserve. She eliminated $4 million for the County Veteran Services Fund that helps connect veterans to the services they need in their local communities. She eliminated $250,000 for the Buddy to Buddy program that gives veterans struggling with PTSD or depression a person to call regularly for support. The governor eliminated $750,000 for the Andy’s Angels program right here at home in Blackman Township – AFTER showing up for the ribbon cutting ceremony! This non-profit treatment program provides counseling and services for those batting opioid addiction and other substance abuse issues. This funding, in particular, was for the transitional housing facility for those trying to overcome their illness.

She vetoed money – more than $4 million statewide – that helps counties cover indirect costs associated with helping children in foster care and the juvenile justice systems. Eliminating these resources will make it much harder to provide services for some of our most vulnerable children. The governor took away money to support children with autism – eliminating more than $1 million from systems designed to help families find services. The governor is using children, seniors, military veterans and all Michigan residents as pawns in her quest to massively raise the gas tax, and I simply am not going to stand for it. I am working with my colleagues in the Legislature to undo the damage the governor has done. I helped sponsor several bills that are part of a broad bipartisan plan to put this manufactured budget crisis behind us. The budget restoration package gives the governor a second chance to do what’s best for Michigan’s future. I urge the governor to put politics aside and work with us to restore funding for these critical programs.

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LANSING, Mich. — Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking would be better protected from their attackers under a plan to create an address confidentiality program approved by the state Senate on Tuesday, said state Sen. Lana Theis. Under the plan, victims would be able to obtain a confidential address for official documents and mail correspondence to help protect them from their past offenders. Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Theis, would require the secretary of state to reissue a program participant’s official state ID card with his or her new “designated address.” “While no law can undo a crime or take away someone’s pain, I am hopeful that the address confidentiality program will help restore peace of mind for assault survivors so they can hopefully live a more normal life,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “I thank my colleagues for their unanimous support and encourage my friends in the House of Representatives to pass these bills quickly.”

En O’l Mexico, El Dia de los Muertos— the holy day of the dead—is celebrated for several days in November. Elaborate costumes bewilder and freak those who are unawares, until the spooks come calling, day and night, or even the great Banshees in Ireland. Here in Grass Lake, the ‘Lakers scatter their urchins throughout the Village to engage in “Trunk or Treat,” when kids go car by car to plunder their booty. If Halloween isn’t a holiday (I don’t think so) then it sure is popular in these here parts, that it’s codified by the sweet treats and those who prefer to dole out the dulces, then get hoodwinked.

Other bills within the plan would: Allow participants to use their program ID in the state’s Qualified Voter File; Protect a participant’s real address from FOIA requests; Allow participants to claim an exemption from jury duty while in the program; and Require the secretary of state to reissue an operator’s or chauffer’s license or an enhanced driver’s license with one containing a designated address. The program would also afford children the same address confidentiality if they are at risk of being threatened or physically harmed, or if they or their parents or guardians are victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape or sexual battery. A school would not be allowed to disclose the address of a pupil or a pupil’s parents or guardians if they are program participants. Michigan would become the 38th state with such laws if the plan is enacted. SBs 70-76 now advance to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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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

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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 Kelly Daniel 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

Salem Grove United Methodist Leoni Baptist Church 3320 Notten Rd. Grass Lake 245 N. Portage Rd, Leoni Township Between Chelsea and Grass Lake Pastor Tom Duckham Pastor Mary Barrett Sunday services: 11 a.m. marybarrett@yahoo.com ---------------------------Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Michigan Center Bible Church ---------------------------150 Broad St, Michigan Center St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Sunday services: 10:45 a.m. 20500 Old US -12, Chelsea Sunday School classes: 9:30 a.m. Fr. Bill Stech ---------------------------Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. Our Lady of Fatima Church www.stbarnabaschelsea.org 911 Napoleon Road, Michigan Ctr We are an open and affirming Fr Satheesh Caniton Alphonse, SdC congregation frsatheesh@fatimaparish.net ---------------------------Confessions 3:30-- 4 p.m. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. St. Jacob Ev. Lutheran Church Sun. Masses: 8:00, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kurt Uhlenbrauch ---------------------------12501 Riethmiller Rd. Pious Union of St. Joseph Sunday Worship – 10:15 am 971 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake Sunday School & Bible Study 9:00 am Fr. Leo Joseph, SdC ---------------------------Phone: (517) 522-8017 St. John’s United Church of Christ Masses, M-T-TH-F-S 11:30 a.m. Gary Schooler, Pastor Wed 8:30 a.m., 270 Bohne Rd., Grass Lake Sun. Mass 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship – 10:30 a.m. ---------------------------Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Mt. Hope Bible Church Communion: First Sunday of month 12884 Trist Rd, Grass Lake ---------------------------Facebook @ Mt. Hope Bible Church St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church www.MountHopeBible.com 361 E. Grove St. Pastor Dr. Alan Mackey Michigan Center Corporate Worship: 517.764.2950 Sunday @ 11a 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service Bible Study and Prayer: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday @ 630p ---------------------------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 You Can't Do Better Than Grass Lake Grass Lake is a Good Place In Which To Live Or Trade Good Farming Country, Splendid School, Churches, and all That Makes Life Worth Living It is generally admitted that the farming lands surrounding Grass Lake, are the equal of any in Michigan. A drive across the state in any direction will convince you that our farmers are conserving the fertility of their lands and producing crops that run far above the average. Our farmers are industrious and prosperous ones.

Few, if any farming localities about the state are favored with as good markets as Grass Lake. Our town now has a strong elevator company, equipped with large modern plant with rapid facilities far handling grain, etc., for which the highest market prices are paid. This company also carries large stocks of coal, fertilizers, seeds, bran, feeds, Hour etc., at the lowest market prices. Farmers, and others within reach of this market should avail themselves of these advantages. It is far better to have one strong central market than to have many weaker ones. Grass Lake not only offers you the best market in which to sell all farm products, but it has the best market in which to buy. Our merchants carry good stocks of ~ farm implements, general merchandise, drugs, hardware, meats, halted goods, jewelry, furniture, automobiles, etc., at prices that will make further savings for you. Two strong state banks offer every banking facility. Up-to-date roller mills will grind your grist and supply you with the best of flour and feeds. The business men of Saline invite you to make this town your market and trading center. We want you to feel at home here. Our high school, with its excellent corps of instructors,

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offers you a splendid opportunity for the education of the children. When the children are ready for high school, send them here. “You can do better in Grass Lake.”

Sparta—Russell Broiuau, 13, was badly hurt when a gun in the hands of a companion was accidentally discharged. Alt. Clemens—The cellar ol- Gus fJbuneman has been robbed twice in three weeks. The first time the rob hers escaped with 45 gallons of wine. This time they stole more. Wayne—An auction sale of shell making machinery has taken place at the Karroun plant, and the corporation is preparing to swing into quantity production of motor cars. Camp Custer—Lieut.-Col. A. M. Pardee, camp executive, says that the civilian pay roll of Custer has decreased 50 per cent since July 1. Civilian help is being reduced to the lowest possible number.

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Mrs. Millard Rollins, French bride of a former Albion soldier, and Mrs. Mildred Sciiwer were seriously injured when an automobile owned and driven by Clarence Neil crashed with five occupants north of Albion. Mt. Clemens—Milan Howard, 65, a Macomb township farmer, committed suicide. He shot himself with a high powered rifle. Despondency over Illness is believed to have been the cause. Dearborn—Burglars visited the coal and lumber office of Ternos M Guinan Supply company, securiiug about $500 in cash and Liberty bonds from the safe. Entrance was made in the rear. The Safe was opened by working the combination. Pontiac—William Grott, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to fraud in drawing $640 from the Pontiac Savings bank by using the passbook of a friend, also of Detroit, and forging a withdrawal check. He was sentenced by Judge Rockwell to spend from 3 to 14 year in Jacksou prison.

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Patch

Sweet, lively, 8-year-old Patch 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. This girl loves to play with some dogs, but others--not so much. If you have a dog in your home now you would have to bring it in to CHS for a meet and greet with Patch after you decide that Patch is “the one.” Your present dog would have to be up-to-date for Rabies and Distemper vaccine. 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-todate available pets:www.chspets.org. We’re open 12-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

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Pay It Forward project Share the Warmth Drive is Here Again! Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com

perfect time to clean out those closets! Go through your coat closet and have your kids try on last year’s coats and donate what you no longer need. We all have extra hats and gloves so gather what you can and donate the extras. Meijer is just down the street and they already have their winter gear on sale so stop by and grab a coat!

It’s that time of year again Grass Lake! It’s my annual Share the Warmth Drive! For the past 12 years I have been running an outreach program called “Share the Warmth” where I have collected winter gear for kids, adults, and families in need throughout Washtenaw & Jackson Co. My collection last year in Grass Lake and Jackson County was the BIGGEST collection to date because of the generosity of each one of you!

Another great idea is to involve others! Get with your co-workers and see if they want to donate for this great cause. Talk with your boss to see if the company wants to match your collection (so if you collect 15 coats from co-workers the company would match and donate another 15 coats). Hang up a flyer in your lunchroom, do this project with your girl scout troop or church group, and collect winter gear, new or used, and pay it forward to those in need this winter.

With the winter weather fast approaching (Oh it’s coming friends!), now is the

Mark your calendar for the upcoming collection date for this event! We will be

collecting new & used winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves on Saturday, 11/16, from 12-1pm at Frank’s Grocery store. I will be set up OUTSIDE of Frank’s in the back of the parking lot near the steel outdoor clothing bin. Stop by and drop off your donations and I will get them delivered! Donations will be going towards Jackson Interfaith Shelter this year and other organizations in Jackson County that are in need. By paying it forward and participating in this year’s “Share the Warmth Drive” you are helping to keep others warm during the cold months ahead. You will be making a difference and impacting lives and providing not only warmth but HOPE to others in our community!

pay it forward movement and you can play a part in sharing kindness and love to people that need it. Let’s do this. Let’s provide warmth. Let’s give hope. I will see you on 11/16 from 12-1pm in the parking lot of Frank’s Grocery Store (when you pull in the parking lot off of Michigan Ave I will be parked in a white SUV on the right side). If you are donating used coats and other items, please toss them in your washing machine first so they can be fresh and laundered for the recipients.

Let’s come together and make this year the best year yet in paying HOPE and warmth FORWARD to those that truly need it. You can help Grass Lake. You can be a part of this

Grass lake Warriors Sports update Grass Lake beats Jonesville in Big 8-Cascades crossover Friday, October 25, 2019

Girls Varsity Cross Country scores 0 points at meet at Conference Meet Friday, October 25, 2019

After Grass Lake built a 20-0 first half lead, Jonesville kept chipping away. The game was in doubt until Grass Lake's Winston Higgins intercepted a pass at the 10 yard line with under a minute to play. Final Score 26-24

The Varsity XC team competed at the MHSAA Regionals meet at Ella Sharp Park on Friday. The runners had some of their best times (4 of the 7 boys and 4 of the 7 girls with all time PR’s) but finished 6th (girls) and

7th (boys) out of 14 teams. Topping the performances for GL was Kailee Sandoval’s 3rd place finish and MHSAA State Finals qualifying run! She finished the 5k in 19:46. Other notable performances were the personal best times of Isabel Spencer (22:16), Hailey Zink (23:02), Ella Easterday (23:24), and Aubry Ashwell (24:53) for the girls and Matthew Rankin (17:44), Ryan Bisard (18:28), Connor Viegelahn (18:31), Jacob Campbell (18:41) and Skyler Mugg (20:14) for the boys. Kailee competes at the state finals at MIS on Saturday. by Jennifer Taylor

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Sandoval headed to State Meet Friday, October 25, 2019

Congratulations to Kailee Sandoval who finished third overall(19:46.9) at the Division 3 girls regional race to qualify for the Warriors. Kailee will be running in the state finals on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:10 am with the race held at Michigan International Speedway. By Brian Zalud

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, Does anyone have some really good and delicious Sheet Cake recipes? Tammie from Hudson Beverly from Delton makes her Vegetable Beef Soup healthy with lots and lots of vegetables. Bob from Grass Lake says his Hearty Beef Chowder is a perfect soup for when the weather turns colder. Lisa from Allen sent in her recipe for Meatball Soup that has been a family favorite for years. 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. VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

HEARTY BEEF CHOWDER 4 medium potatoes, 1 small onion, diced scrubbed and shredded 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 c butter 1 1/4 c water 1 T flour 3 c milk 4 oz sliced smoked beef, torn 1 t beef bouillon granules 1/2 t salt Dash of pepper 1 c sour cream 1 c canned corn, drained DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add potatoes, onion, celery and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with flour, stir and simmer for 1 more minute. Slowly stir in milk. Tear beef into small pieces and add to mixture along with corn, bouillon granules, salt and pepper. Blend in sour cream and heat until hot but not boiling. Serve and enjoy!

1 lb ground beef 1 c sliced carrots 1 c sliced celery 1-16 oz can tomatoes MEATBALL SOUP 1-15 oz can red kidney 1-15 oz can tomato sauce 1 lb ground beef 2 t Italian seasoning, divided beans, undrained 2 c water 1/2 t parsley 1 egg 5 t beef bouillon 1 T dried parsley 1/3 c Italian breadcrumbs 1/2 t salt 1 t salt 1/2 t oregano 1/4 t pepper 2 T butter 1/2 t basil 1/4 t pepper 1/2 c diced onion 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 c shredded cabbage 1 c frozen, cut green beans 2 carrots, sliced thin 1-15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 c diced onion 1/2 c small elbow macaroni 1-15 oz can tomato sauce 2 1/2-14.5 oz cans beef broth Parmesan cheese 3/4 c uncooked macaroni Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: Brown beef in a large kettle. Drain off grease. Add carrots, celery, DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, mix together ground beef, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, parsley and egg. Add breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 1/2 inch tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, beef bouillon, parsley, salt, oregano, meatballs. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add until lightly browned. Meanwhile, melt butter in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Sauté cabbage, green beans, onions and macaroni. Heat again to boiling then simmer until onion, celery and carrots until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve. tomato sauce, beef broth and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Heat to simmering. Add meatballs and macaroni. Simmer 10 minutes more or until macaroni is cooked and tender. Serve and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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Waterloo Village United Methodist Church is holding a Community Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Our address is 8110 Washington Street, in the Village of Waterloo. For more information please see our Facebook page or call 734-475-1171. Spaghetti Dinner Saturday November 9th 5:00 to 7:00 pm $10.00 for adults $5.00 for seniors & children under 10

The Jackson County Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome back Shirley Hodges, owner of Family Heritage in Albion. The title of her talk is called “Packrat or Family Historian.” The November 2nd meeting will start with a social period at 1:00 p.m., and our meeting and speaker should start at 1:30 p.m. at the Community room of the Meijer branch of the Jackson District Library located at 2699 Airport Road in Jackson. The meeting is free and open to the public.— Robert Hoffman, Publicity Chair. For more details, contact Hoffman at 517782-7640.

Euchre this Friday November 1st and every other Friday at the Wolf Lake yacht club 357 Highland drive starting at 7pm. $5 to play 25 cents a euchre. BYOB and bring a snack to share. Everyone regardless of skill is welcome!

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

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Grass Lake Masonic Lodge meets the first Wednesday of the month at Village office building - 119 Lake Street

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Grass Lake Group meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at Grass Lake Federated Church 519 E. Michigan Ave.

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. 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

The GL HS Drama Society would like to invite you to attend the fall production of William Gibson's "The Miracle Worker". Set in the mid-1880s, "The Miracle Worker" recounts the story of Helen Keller's discovery of language through the teachings of Anne Sullivan. The play runs on November 8th and 9th at 7:00 p.m., and November 10th at 3:00. Tickets are $6.00 and can now be purchased online at grasslake.ludus. com. 14th annual Wine, Women, and Shopping. November 9, fun and fashion begins at 10:00 am. ShopChelseaMich.com Potter Center Season at Jackson College. Multiple music groups scheduled from September to May 2020. Season kicks off with The Guess Who and many contemporary recording artists.

The Miracle Worker

Set in the mid-1880s, The Miracle Worker recounts the story of Helen Keller's discovery of language through the teachings of Annie Sullivan. The play portrays the Keller family's struggle to forge roads of communication not only with their daughter but with each other as well. Director Amy Janz says that the play is “so much more than a play about Hellen Keller but at its heart is a story of a blended family simply trying to figure out how to understand each other.” The cast stars high school senior, Rebecca Rigg, as Annie Sullivan, the young teacher who for personal reasons cannot accept anything short of a miracle to reach the blind and deaf Helen Keller, played by high school sophomore, Ruby Bernhard. “This show truly has a universal message. Life is full of different kinds of blindness, so everyone can find something to relate to within this play” says Rigg. Bernhard adds “in a situation where someone is deemed to be hopeless, The Miracle Worker shows that hope still exists and that no one is truly helpless.” The production will run Friday, November 8th, and Saturday, November 9th at 7pm and Sunday, November 10th at 3 pm at the Grass Lake High School auditorium. For updates and sneak peaks of the rehearsal process, follow Grass Lake High School Theater on Facebook.

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