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THE FESTIVAL EXPRESS —WHERE THE WILD WIND BLOWS—TRAVEL Short term Time Travel ... How many days till Christmas?... Electric Iron Horse. Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com
Owasso—We fled the Hinterland only to realize that it was too late. Thanksgiving is the proving grounds for a decadent December. My type of people. First comes Thanksgiving, then in distant weeks, the Nativity. Not. Just. Yet. Destination: Santa’s Express. In real time, the Hinterland. To escape from wrapping Christmas gifts with labels. To quit gobbling up the Nuevo Christmas cookies as fast as fingers can craft the delicacy only to find the morsel is in your mouth and wonder aloud how many have I eaten? It was late November, to late to think of New Year’s Eve resolutions of thick and thin. The existence of Santa’s Express, A B actor type, centers on the popular 2004 movie The Polar Express, an animated film, starring Tom Hanks as the persnickety lecturing train conductor. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The movie was nominated for three Oscar awards. Oscar the Grouch. Upon arriving at the train station, “We,” were told that we must have been put in a secure undisclosed location and it involved a long drive through maple lanes. The limousine was one of those super model King Kong editions, an Escalade, a F350, capable of breaking the sound barrier and taking out mailboxes and fences. The copilot was a farmer, pleasant but he talked too much about his $1.5million ranchero, wholly to till the soil as well as Cain and Able during their walk through the garden. Recently in Owasso the cold blue moon blew the opposite of shelter. Icy hot daggers flew from the cold water splintering from the tributaries like Cobb webs glistering with tinsel at attention and waiting to know the placement of the decorations. The main attraction was well attended at the Zocalo that is, downtown. Streams rising from the yesterday in Streams of teens rising from the impressive engines that traverse the land with American ingenuity, and, sticktuitiveness and friends from OSHA. The conductors and their underlings, college kids on break, comprised of a battery of health, responsibility, and eagerness to take steps along the railroad challenge. Heroes in shirtsleeves marveled at the frigidity
come from the brickwall dawns of the East. Gratitude manifesting itself for opening the doors and let everyone inside to obtain the elixir that had been promised by the Railroad. O’l Blue Eyes softly crooning “Silver Bells” —it’s not Thanksgiving yet!— ” many criedfrom amplifiers fastened to the ceiling. This was the hallmark of the original Never-Never Land the land of Peter Pan swashbuckling from the window. It was time to get moving. We walked through the parking lot only to be chased onto the sidewalk by TV cameras shooting footage on the icy bridge with its steep pitch. All aboard! The timehonored call of the railway hastened passengers to stowaway souvenirs and gaze at the dismal coldscape that recently had borne great bounty. Comic relief came in the form of the mock conductor, 10 feet tall and bulletproof. Bring on the idols! Nutcrackers came in different colors and styles. The
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top getters were the Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, the blue and white and green. Greater culture reigned in, for other regiments wore the uniform of the Swiss Guards—gold and blue. The cabin of the train was quite right and tight. Reportedly tables irritated a disabled man who complained a lot and spoiled the ride for other passengers. “Holy Toledo,” said a woman on condition of the usage of this material from . She gave her name as “Auntie E.” a local businesswoman who dabbles with Christmas decorations in addition to breeding Vizlas. “A guard dog,” said Auntie E. “For myself. I worked hard this year. Let Santa Claus reward me for all the work I’ve done. Don’t you think?” According to the brochure the “Christmas Extravaganza” operated (this year) on the 2nd, and 22nd. There is at the Steam Railroading the locomotive staring down groups like an ornery buffalo out of its paddock.
Grass Lake Festival of Lights Saturday December 7th 2019
Breakfast with Santa
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Into the Galaxy Cookie Quest
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Visit with Santa
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Crafting Time
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Raffles & Wreaths
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch with Santa - $10 Per Person
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Festival of Lights Parade
6:30 PM
Lighting of the Village Christmas Tree
7:15 PM
Pancake breakfast at the Grass Lake Charter Township Fire Department
Begin at Whistlestop Depot then visit participating businesses to gather tasty galaxy themed cookies and collect stamps from each place you visit! Return your completed passport to the depot for a chance to win the grand prize basket! Don’t forget to put your letter to Santa in the North Pole mailbox!
Roaming Goat will be open for kids to make Christmas cards to send to Meals on Wheels participants on Christmas morning! Visit the Whistlestop Depot to peruse the basket raffle! Baskets are loaded with toys and goodies for various ages. There will also be a wreath silent auction!
Includes new toy for children from Santa & a live musical performance! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – CALL SUSAN 734-845-4586
Kicks off at Lafayette St. traveling through downtown, ending at Lake St. Sing Christmas carols and enjoy hot chocolate compliments of Grass Lake Lions & Leos Club at the Whistlestop Park. Raffle Basket winners announced following ceremony.
Grass Lake Travel Club will also be selling hot dogs during the parade to raise funds for their trip to Galapagos Island in April!
100 Alley: Copper Nail Fund Day Highlights Centenary GL Houses The Mystery of History ... Realty TV Antenna ... Stuck in the Future ... Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com
“One Hundred Years Ago From the Archives” isn’t just a popular corner on page three in The Grass Lake Times. Many more accolades come to the mind of curiosity inclined who loves things whether they seem old and in the way. This past 16th of November, the Copper Nail held its Fund Day. The significance could be the neighboring domicile, like it or not. Members of the Grass Lake Area Historical Connections and/ or, if you will, the Gl Historical Society: Coe House Museum. The late poet Allen Ginsberg (also 100 years) wrote: “Things are symbols of their selves.” The Copper Nail holds Fun Days often, at times with High Schoolers about the Shoppe, with or without a definite time table. The mission of the Nail is to support whatever
cause is necessary to support and uphold its dignity and relevance in these times and spaces in Grass Lake, if not beyond the call of altruism. On a cold, grey, white washed Saturday in the Village, the Nail opened its doors and opened its hands to another great cause— showcasing the storehouse of Centenary houses throughout Grass Lake. “This Fund Day exists to display plaques affixed upon great ol’ houses that have stood the test of time, and the ravages of all four season,” says Lou Gallas, a primary booster for the preservation of the domestic treasures. We walk past them, cruise through neighborhoods and admire the wisdom an ingenuity of the Ancients. These house were built to last. “It’s the first of its kind, Gallas
says. “Yay or Nay—we’ve been talking about this for a number of yeas, to feature centenary houses in the area.” Gallas continues: “Ultimately it’s good to have folks in their houses, a ‘walk of honor. We used to do that. It takes preparation and active service from members of the Coe museum.” This “tour of houses” will display 28 sheet laser printed icons, designating each 100 year old house founded on Grass Lake soil.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
373 LAKESIDE DRIVE P.O. BOX 216 GRASS LAKE, MICHIGAN 49240 Phone: (517) 522-8464 Fax: (517) 522-4955 www.grasslakect.com e-mail: cathyz@grasslakect.com
Grass Lake Charter Township Jackson County, Michigan Please take notice that on November 12, 2019, the Township Board of Grass Lake Charter Township adopted the Amendment to create a new Chapter 13 to the Grass Lake Charter Township Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of creating language for the LI/HC Light Industrial/Highway Commercial District and renumbering of remaining chapters in the Zoning Ordinance Book. A complete copy of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment may be obtained from the Townships website: www.grasslakect.com or from Catherine Zenz, Grass Lake Charter Township Clerk, at the Grass Lake Charter Township Hall, 373 Lakeside Drive, Grass Lake, MI 49240.
VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Village of Grass Lake is looking to fill a full-time laborer position in the DPW department. If you like working outside, desire to be a team player, have a mechanical aptitude, are willing to learn and enjoy handling lawn and garden equipment, we would like to hear from you. Starting salary DOQ with some health benefits available. A full job description and employment application can be obtained at the Village of Grass Lake offices located at 119 N. Lake Street. For further information contact David Trent, Village Manager at 517.522.4550 x3.
Gallas, 82, has served as the GLHC: Coe House’s treasurer. “We have to keep the house heated all winter.” Don’t we all. Several members of the Coe House, as well as members of the Copper Nail cozied up and flashed heir pearly whites for a photograph by a photographer from The Grass Lake Times. brandishing a handheld Univac in lieu of a proper camera. Talk about old and in the way.
SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES GRASS LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD UNAPPROVED November 12, 2019
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm. at the Grass Lake Charter Township Hall, 373 Lakeside Drive. Board Members Present: Bray, BednarskiLynch, Loveland, Zenz, Stormont and Brennan. Absent: Butterfield. Items approved: 1. Agenda 2. Minutes of October 8, 2019 Regular Meeting and October 22, 2019 Work Session 3. Accounts Payable – including Payroll 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Leoni Regional Utility Authority Resolution 6. Final Adoption of Zoning Ordinance – HC/LI Chapter Text 7. Budget Amendment – Sports-n-Trails 8. Recreation Board Appointments 9. 2020 Jackson County Aerial Imagery Project-Letter of Intent 10. Board of Review Resolutions-Poverty Exemption, Protest in Writing, Meeting Dates 11. New fireperson application Meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm. Prepared by Clerk Zenz. Approved by Supervisor Stormont.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY First Waterloo UMC Crusade for Christ MinistriesCorner of Parks and Territorial, House of Prayer Waterloo Township 6288 Mt. Hope Rd., Grass Lake Rev. Georgie Dack Pastor Melvin L. Parker Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship-10 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. Monday Bible School - 7 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------Grass Lake Assembly of God Christ Lutheran Church Rev. Wesley Edie 4250 Page Ave. Michigan Center 2900 Mt Hope Rd, Grass Lake, MI Sunday Worship - 9:45 am Sunday School - 9:30am Pastor Ryan Prondzinski Sunday Worship - 10:30am ---------------------------Divine Wings Spiritual Fellowship Kid's & Youth Programs, Sun. - 5pm Senior Chapel, Fri. - 10:15am 7446 Cain Road Jackson ---------------------------Fellowship Service @10:30AM Grass Lake Baptist Church Sundays Facebook @ Divine Wings Fellowship 939 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake Pastor Tim Butterfield ---------------------------Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Faith Baptist Church Sunday School – 10:00 a.m. 4030 Kalmbach Rd. - Chelsea Sun. Evening Worship – 6:00 p.m. Pastor Adam Summers Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. ---------------------------Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m. Grass Lake UMC Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Rev. Lawrence Wiliford Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. 449 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake ---------------------------Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Family Worship Center Sun. School 10:30 a.m. 1901 Mt. Hope Rd., Grass Lake ---------------------------Pastor James Bryde First Church of Christ, Scientist 522- 4062 147 E. Michigan Ave website: www.grasslakefwc.com Jackson, MI 49201 email: pastorjames@grasslakefwc.com Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sun Worship and Sun School 10:30AM Wed Testimony Meeting 12:30 PM Youth Ministries (6th -12th grade) www.christiansciencejacksonmi.com Sunday 6:30 P.M ------------------------------------------------------Harvest Baptist Church Waterloo Village UMC 17999 Washburne Rd Village of Waterloo Pastor Kelly Daniel Rev. Mary Barrett Sun School – 10:00 a.m. Coffee/Adult Sun. School Sun Service, 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Sun Eve Service, 6:00 p.m. Visit Creator’s Closet Free Store Wed. 7 p.m.Bible Study/Prayer Open Mon. & Sat. 9-Noon
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 ... MICE AND RABBITS KILL FRUIT TREES Young Orchards Need Protection Against Winter Injury by Animals. The trunks of young orchard tree need careful praiection at this season' of year against injury during the winter from mice and rabbits. Fruit tree bark furnishes such a delectable food for these small animals that
serious loss is very likely to occur in orchards that are not protected. “Trees that have been grown in sod or that have corn shocks stacked between the rows are particularly liable to injury from mice,” says Pro C. P. Halligan, head of the horticultural department at the Michigan Agricultural college. “On the other hand, trees that are in the neighborhood of thickets or brush run the same risk from rabbits.
“There is no patent paint or wash that we can recommend to apply to trunks of trees to prevent such injury. Many of the materials that are often recommended are vefy likely to injure the bark. The most desirable protection of the trunks is given by the use of a 1/4-inch mesh galvanized screen. This should he wrapped around the trunk and pressed into the ground for a depth of from four to six inches. It should extend up to the frame-work branches.
j Bay City—Caroline Nunn, 70 years old, is dead at her home here. She was a member of the Nunn Family Concert Company, which years ago. was well known in theatrical circles.
Protection of this kind will effectively stop the animals from feeding.
Ludington—Fred Knowles, of Scottwille, was convicted by a jury and fined $46 in justice court on the charge of having in his posession 35 muskrat skins from rats caught before the season lawfully opened.
Albion—It cost Mrs. Stella Skyozka $400 for violation of the liquor law to which she pleaded guilty. Big Rapids—According to Big Rapids religious canvas, this city has 2,033 churchgoers. There are 14 houses of| worship. Cadillac—Public school teachers petitioned for a raise. The board denied it because there are no funds available.
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Flint—Resolutions presented by employees of Flint retail stores that business places close at 6 o’clock Saturday nights and 5:30 other evenings, have been tabled by the Board of Commerce retailers’ division.
Pontiac.—Pontiac’s first woman jury heard the suit of Smith & Bowe against Charles Burridge. The suit, involving the price of a camera, called to the jury box Mrs. Walter Burke, Mrs. O.L. Sachse, Mrs. H W. Stoddard, Miss Jessie I. Gray, Mrs. S. H. Kessall and Mrs. P. H. Strothers. The jurors found for the plaintiff in 10 minutes.
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LETTS CREEK SOLAR PROJECT
Join us for our open house! Date: Thursday, December 12 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Grass Lake Town Hall Senior Center 373 Lakeside Dr, Grass Lake, MI 49240 This will be an opportunity for folks to learn more about our project, ask questions, and share their thoughts in an informal ‘one-on-one’ setting. Interested individuals can come anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Letts Creek Solar is a 15 MW solar energy project that is proposed for Grass Lake Charter Township, Jackson County. This low-cost, low-impact, environmentally sensitive form of energy is building a cleaner future and creating economic benefits for Michigan and the local community.
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Pay It Forward project It’s Time for a Coffee Date! Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com
Happy Thanksgiving Grass Lakers! Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! I know as you read that you could hear the sound of a turkey gobbling, couldn’t you?! I haven’t even eaten yet and my pants already feel tight so you know what that means….. only 2 pieces of pie for me and the diet officially begins after all the Thanksgiving leftovers are out of the fridge. It’s Thanksgiving next week! How did that happen?! I feel like we were just freezing our butts off passing out candy at Halloween!
Thanksgiving is the time of year where we see family that we haven’t seen in a while, a time to visit and catch up and talk about funny stories from the past and a time to over indulge in comfort foods and desserts! From my family’s favorite coffee cake recipe to the Cooper’s magic sausage stuffing; we make time to gather and give thanks for all we have. Of course, the Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to be grateful for what and who we have in our lives and it’s the perfect opportunity to give back to others through random acts of kindness. I mean, if we can’t pay it forward during the holiday season what kind of cotton headed ninny muggins are we (if you haven’t seen the movie ELF you won’t get that last line AND we can’t be friends). This week’s pay it forward project is another simple & easy way to spread holiday cheer to people in our own
community! We have a great coffee shop right here in town called the Roaming Goat. Call a friend and invite them for a coffee date on you! Grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa with a friend you haven’t seen in a while or someone you love to spend time with. It’s that simple. The holidays can sometimes be stressful with trying to get everything checked off your list like finishing up the last minute home projects before you have a house full of company or trying to keep your schedule straight with all the kid’s holiday performances, plays and cookie exchanges. This pay it forward project is a fun, cheap and easy way to catch up with a friend, to pay it forward with a kind gesture, and to stop and pause before all the holiday mayhem hits the fan! Let’s be honest, you were going
to stop in to load up on that caffeine anyway to help you get your list done so why not do it with a friend! So, this week, I hope you take the time for a coffee date and enjoy the conversation and laughter that comes with hanging out with a great friend and don’t forget to pick up the tab! Let’s pay it forward together, Grass Lake, and make our world a happier, better, and more caffeinated place…. One cup of coffee at a time.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives $25,000 check to fight cancer
Join us for the 10th annual Grass Lake Festival of Lights!
CHESLEA, MI, (Nov. 18, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has received a $25,000 check from Gary and Karin Klapperich, organizers of the 11th Annual “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive” fundraiser. As in years past, funds raised from the event have been earmarked for cancer services offered at the hospital. “Once again we express our appreciation to Gary, his family and others from our community that came together to support the fight against cancer," said Nancy Graebner, president and CEO of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. “For those currently fighting cancer, know that you are not alone. You have a committed medical team here at St. Joe's." This years theme is "Christmas in the Galaxy". The Cookie Quest will begin at Whistlestop Depot at 10am, where you will pick up the passport to collect stamps along with cookies from participating community businesses. The Quest will end at 1pm, or whle cookies last!! We will have raffle baskets, a silent wreath auction, and great photo ops in the Depot with Santa. Lunch with Santa details also to come, as we finalize with our event partners, reservations will be required again for Lunch with Santa from 2-3:30pm. The Parade will kick off at 6:30pm headed East through downtown, ending at Lake Street. We can't wait to celebrate "Christmas in the Galaxy" with you! This event is brought to by the Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Since its inception more than a decade ago, the annual event has raised $255,000 to benefit the Cancer Center at St. Joe's Chelsea. The 16,500 square foot cancer center enables local residents to receive a wide range of cancer treatments, from surgery to chemotherapy and radiation, all under one roof close to home. As a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea’s Cancer Center also provides access to regional resources including clinical research trials, genetic counseling, and CyberKnife® radiotherapy. More than 12 years ago, Gary Klapperich, diagnosed with colon cancer, had successful cancer surgery at St. Joe's Chelsea followed by chemotherapy at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor. It was during the long hours of infusion that Gary kept his spirits up with the Travis Tritt tune “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” and the name of the fundraiser was born. When he learned that St. Joe's Chelsea was raising funds to build an infusion center and then a full cancer center close to home, Gary Klapperich, along with his wife, Karin, made the decision to hold a fundraiser each year to benefit the new cancer center. Working with members of the Ann Arbor Fraternal Order of Eagles #2154, this event has become one of the largest three-day rummage sales in the area. Along with the rummage sale, the event includes silent and live auctions, raffles, bake sales, t-shirt and bracelet sales, 50/50 raffles, hair cutting for charity, and a myriad of other activities throughout the year, culminating in the event, held this year from August 16 and 17.
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The Recipe Exchange ALMOND SHORTBREAD Dear Lynn, 1 1/4 c flour 1/3 c unbalanced almonds, I’m looking for some healthy casserole recipes that have lots of vegetables. 1/4 t salt finely chopped Dale from Adrian 1/2 c butter at room temperature 1/3 c sugar 1 t vanilla 1 t almond extract Ann from Freeport makes her Fudgy Oatmeal Bars to have on hand during the 1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips Confectioners’ sugar holidays and also to give as gifts. Pat from Norvell likes to make her Almond Shortbread before the holiday rush because it freezes well. Jean from Farm Ridge DIRECTIONS: Lightly grease a large baking sheet. Stir flour, almonds and salt says her children and now her grandchildren love to help make Jingle Bell Cookies together in a small bowl. In another bowl, beat together butter, sugar, vanilla and every year. Please stop by my blog, Food, Fun and More for a visit at www.lseckerle. almond extract. Stir in flour mixture. Divide dough into 4 equal balls. On the baking wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at lynneckerle@ sheet, pat each ball into a 4 1/2 inch round. Smooth the edge then press the tines of gmail.com. a fork all around. Cut each round into 6 wedges, but do not pull them apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned at the edges. Cool cookies FUDGY OATMEAL BARS completely on a wire rack or paper towels. Melt chocolate chips 2 c packed brown sugar 1 c butter, softened and drizzle over wedges. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. 2 eggs 1 t vanilla 2 1/2 c flour 1 t baking soda JINGLE BELL COOKIES 1/2 t salt 3 c old-fashioned oats 1/2 c butter at room temperature 1 1/4 c packed brown sugar 1-12 oz pkg semi-sweet 1-14 oz can sweetened 1 large egg 1 T dark rum chocolate chips condensed milk 1 t vanilla 1 3/4 c flour 2 T butter 1 c chopped walnuts 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 t vanilla 1/2 t salt 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 1/4 c buttermilk 1 1/2 c chopped pecans or DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 15x10x1 inch jelly 1/2 c dried apricots, chopped walnuts roll pan. Mix brown sugar, 1 cup of butter, eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a large 1 c chopped dates 3/4 c candied cherries bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in oats. Reserve 1/3 of this mixture and set aside. Press remaining mixture in the jelly roll pan. In a saucepan, heat chocolate chips, DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, rum and sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring constantly, until vanilla. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. chocolate melts. Remove from heat and stir in walnuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture until well blended. teaspoon salt. Spread over oatmeal mixture in pan. Drop reserved oatmeal mixture Fold in nuts, dates, cherries and apricots. Chill the dough for by rounded teaspoonfuls onto chocolate mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 10 to 15 minutes. Drop by rounded tablespoons, 2 inches apart minutes until golden brown. Cut into bars while still warm. onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 9 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
ESTATE SALE By Caring Transitions of South Central Michigan COLLOSSAL Selection ONE DAY ONLY Quick & Colorful – Ages: 4-to 6 Mondays: 4:45-5:30 Come explore the world of animals! Students will expand upon their knowledge of line, shape, color, texture, form, and value as they experiment with different mediums and techniques to create animals of all types. Have fun with forest friends, brilliant birds and super safari animals! Art Supply Fee: $5 To Register, call:
11783 Phal Rd., Grass Lake Sat, Nov 23 9am -3pm
Craft Show & Bake Sale New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship
Join us for our 12th Annual Craft Show &Bake Sale! Call 517592-8888 if you are a vendor and would like to rent a table! Our kitchen will be open for a delicious lunch. It’s a very festive environment.
Euchre THIS Friday night November 22nd at the Wolf Lake Yacht Club. 357 Highland Dr., Jackson. Starts at 7:00 and you don’t have to be a club member to play. $5 to play, 25 cents a euchre. Bring a snack to share and BYOB. Euchre is every other Friday night.
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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
Music Academy Jackson School of the arts. 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 634 N Mechanic Street in Jackson. For more details call 517-784-2389 Village of Grass Lake Synopsis of the Minutes of the Joint Mtg October 15, 2019 Minutes
1. Call To Order/Pledge of AllegiancePresident Joseph DeBoe called the joint meeting of the Grass Lake Village Council, Planning Commission and Downtown Development Authority to order at 7:00 p.m. and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call: Present: Crandall, Lammers, Keener, DeBoe, Shemwell, Rees and Grimm. Quorum declared. Planning Commission members Mead, Moyer, Rabeler, J. DeBoe and Starrett. Quorum declared. DDA members Lavergne, Starrett, Schmitt, J. DeBoe, quorum not present. Public present: David Trent Village Manager, Treasurer Trudi Whitley, Paul Lammers, Jorge Acosta and many members of the public. 3. Presentations. A. Master Plan Overview & ProcessSmith Group- Kathleen Duffy of the Smith Group presented a power point presentation. There was an introduction of the representatives of the Smith Group. Alex Huff and Caeley Hynes. Discussion of “What is a Master Plan?” A master plan is a framework for growth and redevelopment, guides policy and should be looked at every 5 years or so. Community highlights included the museums and the many events in the village. She reviewed the responses that had been received so far from the survey’s, over 250 had been returned. They will leave the survey open until the end of October. The development of an updated master plan will help with zoning decisions, set goals, develop an action plan and will be another step in becoming a redevelopment ready community. B. Market Analysis/Place makingDavid Trent introduced Mr. Bob Gibbs of the Gibbs group . Gibbs Planning is one of the foremost urban retail planning consultancies in America. Mr. Gibbs will be working on the development of the master plan for the downtown. Place making- is a multifaceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Place making capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being. Master Plan Visioning-That is what has been going on today with a review of the downtown with residents and business owners and public officials. Mr. Gibbs had a preliminary draft of a market analysis- this is a tool that is used to look into the future of the downtown. According to the information he has gathered so far, within 5 yrs. new retail/restaurant space according to the demographics of the Grass Lake area could support over 65,000 sq. ft. of space. Mr.
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Sunday Brunch at N. Kitchen and bar from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Full breakfast, beers, spirits. 2115 Bondsteel Dr. Jackson.
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
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.
WEDNESDAY
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
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.
10th annual Festival of Lights. Theme: Christmas in the Galaxy. Saturday December 7th 10:00 a.m. at the Whistle Stop Depot in Grass Lake Village. Lunch with Santa at 2:00 p.m. at the Grass Lake Senior Center. Check out details on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/ GrassLakeFestivalofLights/ 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.
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
Gibbs introduced Melissa Arrowsmith who has a background in historic preservation. She told the group that we already have a great foundation with the events and the buildings that are downtown. C. Master Plan Visioning- The community profile looks at areas that the village wants to protect, enhance and transform. Kathleen Duffy asked the group to look at the maps of the village and place some comments as to what the people in attendance would like to look at changing, protecting and enhancing. Much discussion. 4. Recess for refreshments- Generously provided by Todd Raehtz from Grass Lake Community pharmacy. Village meeting called to order. 5. Approval of the Minutes: Motion by Shemwell and seconded by Grimm to approve the minutes from the October 1, regular meeting as changed. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Disbursements-Clerk presented a list of bills for the month of October . Question about the bill from Allegra for $1505.22 to mail letters to the residents. Motion by Lammers to accept and pay the bills for the second half of the month of October 2019 totaling $84,293.01, second Crandall. Motion carried unanimously. 7. New Business A. – Trunk & Treat-A group from the Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce are going to put together a Trunk & Treat event at the events park pavilion on October 31st They are requesting the section of Brown St in front of the pavilion to be closed from 5:00 pm until 8:30 p.m. just for safety. Motion by Grimm to close Brown St as requested for Trunk or Treat on Halloween, second Shemwell. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Village Manager’s Report – Trent told council that Michigan Ave will be closed at 108 W. Michigan for a sewer line repair. He also told them that he will be attending a pre-construction meeting for the resurfacing of Michigan Ave on Wed October 16 at 2:00 p.m. He will let council know when that project will begin. Trent thanked Jennifer Keener for helping tonight and thanked all those who attended this meeting. 9. Upcoming Events –Shake your mailbox day is October 17th. Trunk or Treat on October 31 at the events park pavilion 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.. Check out further upcoming events at www.villageofgrasslake.com or www.grasslakechamber.org. 10. Public Comment- No comment at this time. 11. Adjournment-Motion by Keener, second by Grimm to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. with unanimous approval. Respectfully submitted, Estelle Mead, Village Clerk
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Holiday Cheers Trivia Night - December 6th
Time to get in the Holiday Spirit at the Friends of Grass Lake Township’s Holiday Cheers DJ Trivia Night on Friday, December 6, from 6:00pm-10:30pm, at the Dale Fisher Gallery / Eyry of the Eagle Farm, (1916 Norvell Rd, Grass Lake, MI, 49240).
Doors open at 6:00pm; White’s Chicken is catering the dinner which is served at 6:30pm. DJ Trivia begins at 7:30pm. Guests may bring their own team of 8 or can join others for fun. Tickets may be purchased in advance (online) or will be available at the door. Advance ticket price: Adult-$15, Children under 10-$5. At door: Adults- $20 Children- $10. It’s ok to BYOB-Bring Your Own Beverage! Please bring a non-perishable food item or paper product. In addition to the delicious food and entertaining Trivia games, there is a huge selection of silent auction items. Some of the available items include: Home Theater Speaker System, Boys & Girls Bikes, 55” TV, Virtual Reality Goggles, Drone... The food / items collected will be donated to the Grass Lake United Methodist Church’s food pantry. Proceeds benefit Friends of Grass Lake Township, a non-profit organization comprised of a group of concerned citizens and taxpayers of Grass Lake Charter Township. Our mission is to preserve the quality of life that make Grass Lake safe, beautiful and “A great place to call home.” The Holiday Cheers DJ Trivia Night is open to the public. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. To purchase tickets online, go to: friends-of-grass-lake-township.square.site For more information go to the Friends Of Grass Lake Township’s facebook page or call 517-522-3652.
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