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THE CHRISTMAS CAR
God loves cheerful givers ... Christmas on four wheels ... need is a way ...
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Christmas came early for Arlene Nickless, who received a great Christmas present—a fully refurbished 2008 Taurus station wagon, paid for through the generous donations of fellow employees. This is the giving season, but when Nickless saw the Taurus, she smiled and cried, overwhelmed by the surprise gift. “It’s huge!” Nickless said.
into the evening. But she knew in her heart that prayers from her church community and friends would be answered. And they have. “It’s so pretty,” said Lisa Blaski, who works with Nickless. The Christmas gift was the behind the scenes super surprise, the work resulting from the generosity of the Grass Lake Chevrolet Sales Team, and the coordinated efforts of Father David Rosenberg and the employees at the St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. John Lesinski, assistant Sales Manager was nearly as giddy as were Nickless and her manager and friend Lisa Blaski.
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The occasion was bittersweet. Her husband died last year following a five year battle with cancer, leaving her and the two of her five children still living at home penniless and nearly homeless. To add to the family woes, her 19 year-old son was recently diagnosed with cancer. Nickless struggles with finances because of medical bills and the lack of an automobile. She had gotten use to public transportation for work even though she works very late
“It’s your car! Bought and paid for,” Lesinski said. Lesinski makes a good Santa Klaus. Jolly and generous, and has the white whiskers to prove it. All present
agreed, “God’s got a plan!” The steel gray sky hemmed in the region, but few at the “Christmas Party” noticed. Their focus was on the ‘reason for the season.’ The car that Nickless received wasn’t a loaner. Neither did it come wrapped in a bow, like "The Price is Right." “I knew that my prayers were answered,” Nickless said. In a booming "Santa" voice, Lesinski exclaimed, “Sign right here on the dotted line. It's all yours!” Then he handed Nickless the keys. Automobile title, plate fees and insurance were included. When every one concluded with prayers, Nickless started up the ignition, and she and Blaski drove off, stunned by the turn of events on this life-changing day!
Peter D. Harper and his band “Harper and Midwest Kind” are to play at TC’s Jams at The BlueStage, Napoleon - Saturday January 11th Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com
Award-winning Australian singer/ songwriter Peter D. Harper -- known in the music world, as "Harper" brings forth his latest release “RISE UP’ featuring 10 original tunes due to be released on February 11th 2020 world wide . “RISE UP” profoundly expresses Harper’s creative use meaningful lyrics, which reflect the divisive times, we currently live in , a harmonica and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo, a wind instrument developed by indigenous peoples of northern Australia nearly 1500 years ago. GLT: What do like about music? Tell the Grass Lake Times about how you started and how long have you been a working musician. HARPER: Music has always been a huge part of my life. I started playing the euphonium in brass bands at school and in the Salvation Army Band . Later I picked up the harmonica, piano, then didgeridoo. I began performing in bands in Perth, Western Australia in my late teens. I find that music can truly uplift and transform you for the better. I enjoy the
live performance side of music either being on stage or being in the audience. Over the years so many people have come up to me and thanked me for a particular song which helped them through a tough time in their life. I enjoy writing songs and telling stories. Ive been a professional musician since my late teens, my music has taken me to twenty different countries. GLT: It appears that you’ve played all over the world. Name some of the venues where you’ve played, specifically those performances that are so special and remarkable.
HARPER: I think performing at The Pearl in Shanghai, China was very special. We did a two week China tour in 2017. It was a very unique experience to visit this interesting country with such an ancient culture. I was surprised to see such large crowds for my first tour. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. My favorite shows are for most part large festivals, I really dig the large stages, production and audience. I have performed at the Byron Bay Blues festival in Byron Bay, New South Wales,
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Australia several times over the years. An absolutely stunning beach location and one of the biggest festivals of its kind in Australia (attracting 50 000 music fans ) with major artists from all over the world in attendance. Blissfest in Harbor Springs in Michigan is very special to me. It has a cool hippy vibe. Blissfest has always been a great supporter of my music. Ive been very fortunate to have performed there several times. The festival has an eclectic mix of artists of all genres, with music workshops and arts, crafts, drum circles and so much more. Apart from band performances, I have presented didgeridoo workshops in the woods.Blissfest is a fun place to be and I am glad I have seen it grow and prosper over the years. A recent performance at The Grolsch Blues Festival in Shoppingen, Germany, was just incredible. We literally flew to Germany for one show. My band and I stayed for the weekend and we got to enjoy the little town of Shoppingen. The German people couldn’t do enough for us, they were so welcoming and kind. The reaction to our festival set was fantastic. Finally I would like to mention a very cool juke joint, just off a dirt track, hidden in the backwoodsof Tallahassee, Florida – the Bradfordville Blues Club. Gigantic Oak Trees with Spanish moss hanging down, surround the club. A huge bonfire is always raging and a fish fry is always a part of the
Bradforville experience. A truly unique experience! GLT: Music certainly influences regardless the genre. Tell us about your fans. Have you been able to get to know members of your fan base, in what way and how does that inform your recent compositions. HARPER: With social media, its very easy to have a much more hands on connection with fans. My band has fans from all around the world. They post videos, pictures, suggest venues to play and they tell us about their lives. Its great to have this type of interaction!. I get my stories for my songs through my musical journey and life experience. I try to promote positivity through my music. I use music as a vehicle to uplift. GLT: Myself a layman, it would seem that that many recording artists, such as yourself, started in blues bands—the Stones, Clapton, Cream, Marshall Tucker . Allman Brothers. Sir John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins et al. [feel free to tell us your thoughts on them.] HARPER: I certainly draw influence from many great artists both past and present. That is the only way to learn and evolve. I have tried to create my own sound and my own story. I listen to many different musical genres for inspiration. Writing original music has always been my goal. Continued on pg 5...
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS SECURED BY THE TAXING POWER OF THE VILLAGE AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Council of the Village of Grass Lake, County of Jackson, State of Michigan, intends to issue and sell general obligation capital improvement bonds pursuant to Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended (“Act 34”), in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) for the purpose of paying the cost to acquire, construct, furnish and equip improvements to the Village’s water supply system, consisting generally of variable drive pumps, water meters, water line replacements, SCADA improvements, and improvements to the water tower, together with interests in land, site improvements, all related piping, appurtenances and attachment thereto. BOND DETAILS SAID BONDS shall mature no later than fifteen (15) years from the date of issuance, with interest rates to be determined at a public or private sale but in no event exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law on the unpaid balance from time to time remaining outstanding on said bonds. SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE BONDS shall be payable from the general funds of the Village lawfully available for such purposes including property taxes levied within applicable constitutional and statutory tax rate limitations. The Village anticipates paying the debt service payments on the bonds from revenues received by the Village from the operation of its water supply system. RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A VALID PETITION REQUESTING SUCH A VOTE SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE IS FILED WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK WITHIN FORTY‑FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE VOTING THEREON. THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 517, Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended. Estelle Mead, Village Clerk Village of Grass Lake
PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS IN THE VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE This will serve to notify you that a public hearing will be held to obtain public input on a zoning change. The change under consideration involves the rezoning of a portion of the parcel noted on the map below from an MA-Michigan Avenue District classification, to a USG-Union St Gateway classification. The parcel to be considered for rezoning is noted on the map below in bold outline and addressed as 716 E. Michigan Ave.. Parcel No# 026-10-33-326-008-00 BEG IN THE W LN OF LOT 7 BLK 4 OF PEASE'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE AT A PT DISTANT 132 FT N OF SW COR OF SD LOT 7 TH N 78DEG 35'EPAR WITH CEN OF TERRITORIAL RD 132 FT M/L TO THE E LN OF LOT 8 IN SD BLK 4 TH N PAR WITH E LN OF PORTAGE RD TO SLY R/W LN OF MCRR TH SWLY ALG SD SLY R/W LN TO A PT DIRECTLY N OF THE PL OF BEG TH S PAR WITH E LN OF PORTAGE RD TO BEG. ALSO THE S 132 FT OF LOT 7 AND ENTIRE LOT 8 IN BLK 4 PEASE'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE #
Your comments in person will be received by the Village Planning Commission at the hearing, which will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Village Hall, 119 North Lake Street in Grass Lake. Comments in writing may be directed to the Village of Grass Lake Planning Commission, P.O. Box 737, Grass Lake, MI. 49240. Your participation is appreciated. Sincerely, Estelle Mead, Village Clerk
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CHURCH DIRECTORY Crusade for Christ MinistriesFirst Waterloo UMC House of Prayer Corner of Parks and Territorial, 6288 Mt. Hope Rd., Grass Lake Waterloo Township Pastor Melvin L. Parker Rev. Georgie Dack Sunday Worship-10 a.m. Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. Monday Bible School - 7 p.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m. ------------------------------------------------------Christ Lutheran Church Grass Lake Assembly of God 4250 Page Ave. Michigan Center Rev. Wesley Edie Sunday Worship - 9:45 am 2900 Mt Hope Rd, Grass Lake, MI Pastor Ryan Prondzinski Sunday School - 9:30am 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 ---------------------------Sundays Grass Lake Baptist Church 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. ---------------------------Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Grass Lake UMC Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Rev. Lawrence Wiliford 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 ---------------------------522- 4062 First Church of Christ, Scientist website: www.grasslakefwc.com 147 E. Michigan Ave email: pastorjames@grasslakefwc.com Jackson, MI 49201 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Sun Worship and Sun School 10:30AM Youth Ministries (6th -12th grade) Wed Testimony Meeting 12:30 PM Sunday 6:30 P.M www.christiansciencejacksonmi.com ------------------------------------------------------Waterloo Village UMC Harvest Baptist Church Village of Waterloo 17999 Washburne Rd Rev. Mary Barrett Pastor Kelly Daniel Coffee/Adult Sun. School Sun School – 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. Sun Service, 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
Leoni Baptist Church Salem Grove United Methodist 245 N. Portage Rd, Leoni Township 3320 Notten Rd. Grass Lake Pastor Tom Duckham Between Chelsea and Grass Lake Sunday services: 11 a.m. Pastor Mary Barrett marybarrett@yahoo.com ---------------------------Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Michigan Center Bible Church 150 Broad St, Michigan Center ---------------------------Sunday services: 10:45 a.m. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Sunday School classes: 9:30 a.m. 20500 Old US -12, Chelsea 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 My Christmas Tree
In Austria the candles are set in the window that the Christ Child may not stumble when he comes to bless the home.
Oh looket here? My, wasn’t Santa good! He gave me all the presents that he could. That’s ’cause I always kept so neat and clean— On Sundays dresst just like a fairy Queen.
In north Germany the tables are spread and the lights left burning for the incoming of the Virgin Mary and her attending angel.
I minded darling Mother ev’ry day; Was careful of my dresses when at play, And held my Gran’ma’s yam when she did knit, For that’s the way I did my little bit.
The English superstition is admirably voiced by the myriad-minded Shakespeare in "Hamlet":
And when my Dad came home from work each night I tried to please him with my tiny might; Always brought his pipe and paper, too. So he could smoke and read it thru and thru. Dear Santa Claus, in Toyland, heard ’bout me, ’Cause my Mother said he said, said he, “I’ll just give that sweet and ’bedient chile The-very, things she’s wanted all the while.” So see this pretty, sparkling Christmas Tree And the toys and things he gave to me; When you’re good like me and try to please Santa Claus will give you toys like these.
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Some say that ever ’gainst that season comes Wherein our Lord's birth is celebrated, The bird of dawning singeth all night long, And then they say no spirit can walk abroad. The nights are wholesome, Then no planets strike, No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm. So hallowed and so gracious is the time.
Some Christmas Legends There is a Bosnian legend that the sun leaps in the heavens and the stars dance around it. A great peace comes stealing down over mountain and forest. The rotten stumps stand straight and green on the hillide. The grass is deflowered with blossoms, and the birds sing on the mountain tops in thanks to God. In Poland the heavens open and Jacob’s ladder is set up between earth and sky.
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The hopes ana joys of youth, the loves of vanished years, And sighs to see the havoc, sad, that Time has wrought. O hoary month! In regions of the north and east the song of bird and rippling of the brook have ceased And Nature’s thousand charms of summer days have fled, there Boreas reigns, fierce god of wind and storms; And winter all of verdure into brown and white transforms And leaves no trace of life and beauty sped. 0 happy month! When keen anticipation,sweet. Flies swift on wings of ardent love to greet With gifts the friend, the lover or the kindred near. As Winter closer draws his icy fettered chains The heart expands and love unselfish reigns And speeds its largess to the ones most dear. Illustrious months of most illustrious birth! Good tidings, peace and joy to all the earth A heavenly choir announced when Christ was born. No other birth such mighty portent bore. This Prince of Peace whom heaven and earth adore. How thrills the heart at thought of Christmas morn! —J. C. Oliver
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Pay It Forward project New Year… New Year’s Resolutions! Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com
It’s the day after Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even me because I am sleeping in today! Christmas is over and the new year is only days away! How did that happen so fast!? Weren’t we just talking about eating Thanksgiving Dinner and ordering gifts on Amazon? It’s almost a new year which, for some, means New Year’s Resolutions. New Year’s Resolutions are sometimes hard to stick with. For a lot of us (yes, me included), New Year’s Resolutions
start out strong January 1st and then by January 17th, everything goes to pot and we end up either forgetting them or wondering why we chose that specific resolution to begin with. I didn’t want that to happen to you, or me, so I thought of a pay it forward idea that is easy and practical and will keep us going strong all year long. Are you ready to go with me on this journey? Let’s do it. This New Year’s Resolution will be an easy one for you to stick with this year. Each month, donate one item (or one bag of items) to charity. Now, if a light bulb just went off in your head, you are a winner! This pay it forward idea doesn’t just help others, but it helps you, too! We all love the feeling of getting rid of clutter and organizing ourselves, our lives and our closets, and this pay it forward project will help others throughout the year and it will help get you organized, too!
Now, here’s a little tip to help you keep this resolution on track. Don’t start with a big project! Don’t start by clearing out your basement that is fuller than your stomach after Thanksgiving dinner. Do not start out in your garage because the sight of mouse poop will make you quit right away. And whatever you do, don’t start in your linen closet. There are expired medicines and stuff hiding in there that will stop you dead in your tracks. Start
easy. Something like your coat closet or dresser will be a good start. Tackle those small jobs first, fill up a bag, and donate it to charity this month and you will be well on your way to paying it forward and keeping your resolution. I am so glad you are joining me this year! I have some closets to organize and some items to donate to let’s stay strong and stay on track together!
Happy paying it forward Grass Lake and Happy New Year!
Grass lake Warriors Sports update Girls Varsity Gymnastics finishes 1st place at JAG INVITE Tuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00 AM
This past weekend our girls competed on all 3 teams! JAG A took 1st out of 14 teams with a 138.725 JAG B took 5th with a 128.225 JAG C took 7th with a 119.425 On Vault: Abi Grim placed 6 with 8.6 On Beam: Abi Grimm placed 2nd with 9.175 All Around: Abi Grimm placed 7th with 34.150 Way to go girls!!! By Samantha Titler Girls Varsity Bowling beat Addison High School 23-7 Tuesday, December 17, 2019 3:30 PM
Over all good tesm performance by all. Eleanor Durkee 162 By Shawn Thomas
Contined from pg 2... GLT: On a personal note, what led you and Bobbi to Grass Lake? HARPER: Funnily enough, I found Grass Lake on the Internet. We wanted to have a complete change from our previous life in Melbourne, Australia. We wanted space, a good piece of land that was not too close to a big city but close enough to be able to get to an airport for our international tours. I did a lot of research on the town and we looked at several properties over a period of two years and found the perfect spot. We love Grass Lake, it was a good choice to move here. We’ve made many friends and it really feels like home! GLT: Based on our infrequent conversations, you’re an international musician. How are you able to gain interest from fans from across the globe, and how do you and Bobbi attract new listeners? HARPER: I was fortunate to have signed with a big record company “Blind Pig Records” in 2005. This company actually had their early beginnings in Ann Arbor at the venue – The Blind Pig before becoming established in Chicago and San Francisco. Blind Pig Records was instrumental in exposing my music worldwide via their distribution and
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Girls Varsity Bowling falls to Napoleon High School 28-2 Friday, December 20, 2019 3:30 PM
Despite the lost, Senior Chloe Kyer(163, 131) and Sophomore Taylor Mosher continues to lead a very young warrior team. Next match is Jan 5 at Capital Bowl in Owesso for a Baker tournament. With the return of Sophmore Lillian Uebrick and Sophmore Ce Ce Evans, the lady warriors should have a great Tournament. Happy Holidays Warrior Nation. Go Warriors!!! By Shawn Thom Boys Varsity Bowling beat Napoleon High School 29-1 Friday, December 20, 2019 3:30 PM
Warriors going into break 5-0. Hot again starting out with a 10-0 lead in bakers with games of 210 and 223. Jack "Bones" Stapleton led the Warriors with a season high 280 game(spare in the 2nd frame, all rest strikes), with lots of help from team shooting 1013 and 1020 in the placing my music on television, films, radio and live streaming sites. GLT: How much time do you spend in the studio versus on stage? Is it a both and or an either or? HARPER: I spend more time performing live but I try to write new music at every opportunity in my own studio. Once I’m ready to record an album, I take it to my good friend Geoff Micheal at Big Sky Recording in Ann Arbor to do the final recording and mix. GLT: Lastly, what’s next? HARPER: In January, 2020, I am doing some early CD release parties in Michigan for “RISE UP” prior to the worldwide release on February 11th. I hope all Grass Lakers can make it to TCs Jams at the BlueStage in Napoleon on Saturday January 11th. There are several more Michigan shows through out the state also in January. My band “Harper and Midwest Kind” will be touring all over the USA/ Canada/ Europe and Australia in 2020. Check out the official website: www.harper.biz for more tour details.
the individual games(averring 203 in individual games, very impressive). Bradlee Ramsey had no misses in a 245 game, Ryan Cicalo had 210, Jack Schultz had 193 and 211 and Jack Marshall had a 195.. Great bowling. Big tournament on Jan 5th in Owosso. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. GO WARRIORS. By Jeffrey Wyers Coed Varsity Wrestling scores 0 points at meet at Hillsdale Quad Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:30 PM
The varsity wrestling team was competitive in both duals, beating Blissfield 36-33 and losing to Hillsdale 45-36. Going undefeated on the night were Sam Edie, Kaelyn Cushard, Connor Viegelahn, Trenton Holden and Blake Coskie! By Shawn Thomas Girls Varsity Basketball beat Michigan Center High School 51-47 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 7:00 PM
Grass Lake started the game slow,
trailing the Cardinals by six at half time. They came alive in the second half through a total team effort of energy and determination. A 4th quarter run and disciplined play would put the Warriors on top to end the game. By Andrea Cabana Girls Junior Varsity Basketball beat Michigan Center High School 47-46 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:30 PM
The JV ladies fought a hard battle tonight against Michigan Center. They trailed at many points through out the game, but never gave up. Key free throws at the end of the game put the lady Warriors on top 47-46. By Andrea Cabana
STATEMENT REGARDING LEGAL SETTLEMENT Friends of Grass Lake Township On December 13, 2019 the Friends of Grass Lake Township, Grass Lake Charter Township, and L&L Development signed a Settlement Agreement to formally end the litigation over the proposed mining operation on Norvell Road. The Settlement provides for a residential development harmonious with the surrounding community that will preserve the health and safety of area residents and schoolchildren.
Months of negotiations went into making this a fair agreement for all concerned. The Friends look forward to working together with the Township, area businesses, and local residents to keep Grass Lake a “great place to call home!” Sincerely, The Friends of Grass Lake Township
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The Recipe Exchange and salt in a saucepan. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add butter and Dear Lynn, stir to melt. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with 1/3 cup of I would like to try my hand at making a Quiche. Would you ask if anyone has a failwater. Add to sauce. Cook and stir until thickened. Serve over safe recipe they can share? Mary from Allen warm gingerbread. SPICY GINGERBREAD Sandra from Lapeer says her recipe for Gingerbread with Raisin Sauce has been in 2 1/2 c flour 1 c molasses the family for years. Cheryl found her recipe for Spicy Gingerbread in an old cookbook 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c shortening she bought at a yard sale. Dave from Hillsdale sent in his recipe for Gingerbread 1 egg 1 1/2 t baking soda Men. Please stop by my blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well at www.lseckerle. 1 t cinnamon 1 t ginger wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at lynneckerle@ 3/4 t salt 1/2 t ground cloves gmail.com. 1 c boiling water GINGERBREAD WITH RAISIN SAUCE DIRECTIONS: Grease and flour a 9 inch square cake pan. Measure flour, baking 3 c flour 2 t ginger soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves into a bowl and stir well. In a separate bowl 2 t cinnamon 1 t ground cloves 1/4 t nutmeg 1/2 t salt using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugar. Add molasses, egg and boiling water, mixing well. Slowly add flour mixture. Beat at medium speed or 1/2 t baking powder 2 eggs 3 minutes. Pour batter into cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. A 1/4 c butter, softened 1/4 c shortening, softened toothpick inserted into the center will come out clean when cake is done. 1 c sugar 1 c molasses 1 c buttermilk 1 t baking soda GINGERBREAD MEN 1/4 c boiling water 2 1/4 c flour 1/2 c sugar Sauce: 1/2 c shortening 1/2 c molasses 3 1/3 c water, divided 2/3 c raisins 1 egg 1 1/2 t cinnamon 1/3 c sugar 1/4 c brown sugar 1 t baking powder 1 t ginger 3 T lemon juice 1/2 t nutmeg 1 t ground cloves 1/2 t nutmeg Pinch of salt 1/4 c butter 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 3 T cornstarch DIRECTIONS: Gingerbread – Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and baking powder. Beat butter and shortening together in a large bowl. Add sugar and blend well. Add eggs and molasses and blend. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water then blend into mixture. Pour into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sauce – Combine 3 cups of water, raisins, sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg
Did you know that over 1,400 pets come to CHS each year because they have nowhere else to go? There are even more out there in need, waiting to come to CHS for their second chance. As you enjoy your holidays, please don't forget about the homeless pets of Jackson, still waiting for their forever home.
DIRECTIONS: Measure all ingredients into a large bowl. With mixer at medium speed, beat until well mixed. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out cookies and place 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes until browned. Cool and frost as desired.
We want all our pets to have a home for the holidays and if not, all the care necessary while here at CHS. Each pet is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, given supplements and parasite prevention, microchipped and given whatever else they need -- whether that is time, extra love and attention, special medication, or even surgery. This adds up to much more than what we charge in adoption prices.
Congrats Grass Lake Senior Center!
There will be Euchre Friday night at the Wolf Lake Yacht Club, 357 Highland Dr., Jackson 49201. Game starts at 7:00. $5 to play and 25 cents a euchre. You don’t have to be a Club Member to play euchre. Bring a snack to share and BYOB. Euchre is every other Friday night. You can wear your Christmas sweater or your ugly Christmas sweater.
Good luck and thanks for all your hard work.
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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
Experience Jackson. Frozen II 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Allskate Fun Center 1313 W. North St. in Jackson. For more details call 517787-8716.
Holidays on Horses! 12/20 Pinckney. 734-673-4457
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. Grass Lake Lions Club meets first and third Monday at seven p.m. at 216 W. Michigan Ave.
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.
Grass Lake Road Runners
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
Grass Lake Educational Foundation Meeting. Jan. 16, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM George Long Elementary School Media Center 829 S. Union Street 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.
Grass Lake Senior Center
Located at Grass Lake Charter Township building 373 Lakeside Drive Grass Lake, MI 49240 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.
1st Annual Ugly Sweater Run! Be sure to join us for our New Year's Day Resolution Run! Kelly Express Mart Food drive Thank you everyone for helping with our annual food drive for the Grass Lake community. It is greatly appreciated . Congratulations to Jennifer Keener for winning the giant teddy bear. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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