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RERUN RECORDS: A GRASS LAKE TIMES EXCLUSIVE

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This Sylvan Township treasurer operates Rerun Records and organizes area's largest record show in Ann Arbor 4x a year. Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

It’s only rock ‘n’ roll but Rod Branham likes it. The 63 yearold Sylvan Township man has amassed an elephantine collection of EPs, LPs, and ‘78s, a catalogue as big as the Rock of Gibraltar itself. In 1980 Branham established Rerun Records based on Experience of the Jimmy Hendrix variety. On the floor of his garage are boxes and milk crates topping with records ranging from Elvis Presley and the late Tom Petty who passed away last year.

“What a joke. Shouldn’t be in Michigan?” He set up a booth at the recently held Grass Lake Spring Business Expo earlier this month. He explains how he promotes his record shows, where he takes portions of his collection on the road to kibitz with other LP aficionados throughout the state and beyond. “They’re in Lansing, the Kalamazoo Record and CD show and the big Ann Arbor Monster Record Show.” On the Road Again. Branham continues. “We also attend the Livonia Record and CD show and the one in Toledo, the Glass City show.”

“Six to seven thousand,” the music buff declares. “When I was growing up I spent every penny I had on record.” He clutches a copy of Pink Floyd’s 1994 comeback album “Division Bell” like a shield. Branham issues a warning. “I never touch my finger on a record, and I don’t let people in the shop—not even my wife!.” Well then, last Sunday was my lucky day. Rerun Records proves all types of musical interests from the ‘50s through ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll, Doo Wop, Garage band recordings, Surf music, Motown, heavy metal and the Beatles. It would seem he has a music selection so fast that it trails back to the Neolithic Era when cavemen first pounded on drums. The interviewer asks the music man about his thoughts on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. “In Cleveland?” Branham says.

I can talk about music for hours but it wasn’t until Branham opened up his collection that “Scarlet Begonias” met “Fire on the Mountain.” Like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups two great tastes that taste great together. Purists in the industry understand this. Branham says that the fount is always replenished when deliveries come from “Chicago, Texas, all over the place.” As to his library, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones hold pride of place. Who will be the last Beatle, we wonder. Ringo or Paul?

Somewhere on line there’s must be a survey for time is running out— for both legends. The Fab Four’s most polished album is ‘Sargent Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and he agreed with me until I tell him that that was the only Beatles record I liked and it made him sad. What I didn’t tell him, what I felt that I couldn’t tell him was how Lennon put his foot into his mouth when he claimed that his band “was more popular than Jesus.” Imagine... Lennon was a prophet. Contemporary history affirms that audacious claim. It appears that Branham doesn’t really have a systematic cataloguing procedure for all this treasure. He just knows where everything is. Then he gets technical, explaining that mono recording is done on a single channel, a contrast with stereo recording. “Mono recording is the most popular way of recording,” he says. “Have you ever listened to Bob Dylan? Probably ahead of your time, son.” I tell him that I’m very familiar with the musician of which he speaks. “Good. Mono,” says the collector, is the only way to listen to Dylan.” Music to my ears. Rerun Records buys collections and takes its long strange trip throughout the Midwest. And this is what Branham has been waiting to say during the hourlong interview: “Commitment and experience has established relationships with our music fans all over the world that will last for a lifetime.”

Rerun Records provides top-notch records in all types of musical interest from 50's through 80's Rock & Roll, DOO WOP, R&B, Rockabilly, Garage, Instrumentals, Surf, Beatles, Soul, Northern Soul, Motown, Metal, EP's, LP's and 78's - all with great customer support, and prices that can't be beat! We promote three record shows.They are: Lansing Record & CD show Kalamazoo Record and CD show Ann Arbor Monster Record and CD show!! Through our commitment, experience, and expertise RERUN RECORDS has established a business relationship with our customers that will hopefully last a lifetime. Contact us for info and location if you are interested in attending or setting up to sell your collection!

Village of Grass Lake

Grass Lake High School Seniors

Grass Lake, Michigan 49240

Do you need help with money for College? Do you want to go to a Technological school and become an Electrician? Well, the Friends of Grass Lake Township want to help.

(517) 522-4550

This year we are providing a Scholarship for a Senior

119 North Lake Street, P.O. Box 737

“2017 Governors Active Community Award Winner”

BUDGET HEARING NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS IN THE VILLAGE OF GRASS LAKE: Please take notice that a public hearing will be held by the Grass Lake Village Council in the village office, 119 N. Lake St., Grass Lake on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The proposed budget is available for inspection. The hearing is open to the public and all those interested are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be directed to the Grass Lake Village Council, P.O. Box 737, Grass Lake, MI 49240. Star Mead, Village Clerk January 9, 2020 AN LEGION P AMERIC50TH ANNUAL OST 31

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student at Grass Lake High School. This Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Grass Lake High School and the funds must be used for post High School education for the 2020-2021 school year. The Scholarship Committee will focus on: ● Academic – minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) ● Community Service ** ● Financial Need ** ● At least 2 letters of recommendation (non-family members) ● Resident of Jackson County ● 250-word essay

For the past three years we had several students help with our Friends of Grass Lake Township activities throughout the year, such as our Haunted Halloween Forest, our Holiday Cheers and others. These students received Community Service credit for their help with these projects. At our upcoming DJ Trivia and Pasta Night, on the 25th of January, we will again have students from the Grass Lake High School helping with this project. This earns them Community Service Credits for High School and helps us meet kids from this area who enjoy working and helping in their Community.

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FEB. 7-9, 2020

1700 RIDGE RD., CHELSEA, MI

FRIDAY, FEB. 7

4:00 pm - Carnival Starts

1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fishing Derby $10 Adults $5.00 kids

7:00 pm - Euchre Tournament - $10.00 Entry Fee (Must be 18 Years Old To Enter)

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students should visit www. friendsofgrasslaketownship.com for our online application or see their Counselor at the High School. Ask for the Friends of Grass Lake Township Scholarship Application.

7:00 am - Noon - Breakfast 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - Fishing Derby (weather permitting) Corn Hole Games 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm- DJ Mike $5.00 Cover

SUNDAY FEB. 9 PURE HOMILETICS: ... 7:00 am - Noon - Breakfast

WHENCE THE YOU’RE GONNA NoonMAGI: - 2:00 pmBABY, - 5th Annual Kids Carnival: Games,BE FoodA&STAR Fun! SOMEDAY

Kids games are always a winner, cost is 25 cents per ticket. Located in the upstairs hall. Raymond Tucker Cordani They Ages 12 and under simply asked a question. rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com Alcohol will not be served during the Kids Carnival and the Winter Carnival will end right after the Kids Carnival.

“Where is the newborn king of the Food & Beverages While Carnival Is Open Now the shepherds were notServed the All Day For we have seen his star Fishing Derby Will Be Held IfJews? Ice Conditions Are Good only ones who visited the Holy rising from the east and have come Family after Jesus was born. to pay him homage.” Stargazers from Arabia arrived shortly after the shepherds. Herod sat up. “Come again?” e

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They stopped at the fortresspalace of Herod the Great to water their camels and to ask for directions. Men are often too proud to admit when we’re lost but the stargazers swallowed their pride and entered the palace. They didn’t prostrate before the king; they didn’t offer him gifts.

questioned them about where this ‘messiah’ was born. One brave soul spoke openly and recited the prophecy from the Septuagint, the Greek-language Bible.

“ ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since The question from the magi greatly from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel’ ” troubled the king even as his physicians pried the leeches from (Mi 5:1; cf 2 Sm 5:20). his back. Why didn’t I see this It was the prophet Micah, a coming? he asked himself. Too contemporary of Isaiah, who late. The fat was in the fire. The foretold the birth of the Messiah in prophecy was clear. Time for damage control. Bethlehem, seven miles southeast of Jerusalem. Assembling his quislings Herod

But even before Micah, Balaam the Moabite, a pagan, busted for animal cruelty, spoke of a star rising over Israel, a celestial occurrence that alerted the world that something marvelous was about to happen. The magi knew their way around the cosmos. The fact that they were guided by a star suggests that they were learned in astrology and the science of navigation and mathematics. And to think, they didn’t even have smart phones. With the entrance of the magi into biblical history the feast known as Epiphany was established.

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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 Electric Light Fools Em Gets Big Egg Production C. M. Lower of Bryan, Ohio, has developed the chicken business to a high degree, of commercial success, at his place in that city. In an interesting description of what he has done and is doing, he said that he has one building in which he now has 200 hens housed. During the month of November these hens laid 97 and 98 eggs every day, the highest daily record being 130 and the lowest 83. The one crop brought him more than $200 in November, which is going some for this time of year. These hens are all White Leghorns and were all hatched last March in his incubators. He has two other crops, one hatched in May

that is beginning to furnish eggs in large numbers. The result he thinks is largely due to his system of lighting the houses. He has bright electric lights in them, and these dark afternoons, about four o’clock, when it begins to get dark, he turns on the lights and the hens keep at work without knowing that they are being fooled. Later, he has a device that begins to dim the lights, and at the proper time, puts them out, when the hens go to roost satisfied and with no attempt to shorten their hours of labor. Mr. Lower thinks that the egg output is increased at least 30 per cent by this plan. Of course he sees that they are well and properly fed, but with eggs at the present price, he says, there is a chance for a normal profit in them even after paying the big price for feed. Mr. Lower has an incubator that holds 15,000 eggs that he expects to set the first of February and from which he will sell baby chicks a day old. The demand for these little things is steady and constantly growing,

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he says, and he already has contracts for 40,000 little chicks this spring, These big incubators are so made that the eggs can he turned mechanically and many thousands handled in a few minutes. Mr. Lower intends to give his time to this business the coming summer and thinks this is a good field for anyone who understands chickens and will take on the work necessary to their proper care. Mr. Lower reports that, he got 148 eggs in one day, although the pen is not heated and it is not far above zero through the day. He gives the following figures as to the cost of maintaining the pen of 200 hens. For November 210 pullets layed 2,927 eggs, which were sold to the Rural Egg Co. for $173.24 The 210 pullets during the month ate 7 1/2 bushsls of oats, 600 pounds of mixed grain commonly called scratch feed, 550 pounds of mash, consisting of wheat, oats, corn, with 20 per cent beef scrap, 200 pounds of mangel wortzei (stock beets,) 100 pounds of shells and used 264 pounds of straw for bedding.

The hens laid well in October and in December kept well above 100 eggs a day.

Lansing—The state board of health has been asked to determine whether there was any arsenic in the embalming fluid used on the body of Howard Lininger, Lake City man, who died under peculiar circumstances last August and whose widow has been held tor trial on the charge of poisoning him. Kalamazoo—A resolution asking Senators Newberry and Townsend to work for a speedy ratification of the peace treaty with reservations was passed by the Kalamazoo Rotary club. Flint—With City Assessor Summer G. Horton serving as member of the londlord-tenant conciliation committee, profiteering landlords are facing the prospect of having tax valuations raised to meet high rentals.

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Naomi

This lovely cat is named Naomi. She is a brown and grey Mac Tabby. She is roughly 1-2 years old, and a total sweetheart. Naomi is a special cat. She is missing part of her tail and most of her left front leg. She does get around fine, using her nub as a partial crutch. Naomi is also an FIV+ cat. Being FIV+ means that her immune system is compromised. However, FIV+ cats can live a long, happy healthy life. Naomi is a very sweet and loving cat. who adores attention. Her adoption fee is $60.

Maya & Ruby

This adoption is for two dogs. Ruby and Maya are both 10 years old. They are a bonded pair, and must go home together. Ruby is a white Bichon Frise. Maya is a MinPin. Both dogs have been spayed, tested negative for Heartworm, and brought up-to-date on shots. Both Ruby and Maya are housebroken. They both happily sleep in a crate together. They would do best as the only pets in the home. Their adoption fee is $200 for the pair.

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That’s what neighbors do. CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY, ONE NEIGHBOR AT A TIME Responding to a call that a woman may be in labor outside the entrance of the hospital, nurses discovered a baby well on the way who was in breech (feet down) position. With no time to waste, they took action to save the baby. No matter how big the challenge or how small the patient, we care for our neighbors, any time of the day or night. Read this baby’s amazing birth story at HenryFord.com/Neighbors.

Pay It Forward project The Impact of a Simple Task Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com

Remember when I told you a few weeks ago that one of our New Year’s Resolutions this year was going to be something that my husband, Colin, and I continued from 2019? Last year we committed to helping others more in need on a one-onone basis. It’s more than giving to our local church, which is indeed important. It is also more than writing a check to a local or national charity that means something to you. It is seeing someone in need, whether it is emotionally, physically, or financially, and doing something about it. Often times, and me included in this, we think that we don’t have enough to make an impact. We can sometimes think that we need a lot of money or a lot of time to do something that will impact or help someone in need and we can sometimes over think the gesture.

out of your schedule or donate an entire week’s paycheck to truly be able to help someone. If you really want to make an impact this year, think of the little tasks that can make a huge impact. Make a meal for a family that just lost a loved one. Deliver soup to your neighbor that is sick. Mail a card to someone that just lost their beloved pet. Do laundry for a family that is staying at Mott Children’s Hospital while their child is in need. You don’t need to be wealthy to help someone. You also don’t need to have an abundance of time to make a difference. All you need is a willing heart and a generous spirit. This year, don’t think that you aren’t capable of making an impact because you totally are capable. The impact of a simple and practical task can make a huge difference to someone in need. I hope you make this a part of your New Year’s Resolutions this year and let’s impact our community and world, one simple task at a time.

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE

TIM WALBERG and special guest

REP. PHIL ROE

Have a great week Grass Lake!

Helping someone in need doesn’t mean you have to make this giant huge declaration. It doesn’t mean you need to take hours upon hours

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, I know fish is good for me and my family but I need some new recipes. Please share your best. Bill from Jerome Charlotte from Quincy makes her Chocolate Party Crepes for special occasions or when she’s in the mood for a rich and delicious dessert. Brian from Archbold sent in his recipe for Galliano Crepes. Wendy from Battle Creek says her Black Forest Crepes are scrumptious. Please stop by my blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well at www.lseckerle.word press.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at lynneckerle@gmail.com. CHOCOLATE PARTY CREPES Crepes: 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 T butter 1 c flour 1 c confectioners’ sugar 4 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/2 c water 1 T vanilla 1 t salt Melted butter Confectioners’ sugar Filling: 3-8 oz pkgs cream cheese, 3/4 c confectioner’s sugar softened 1/2 c milk 2 T grated orange rind DIRECTIONS: Crepes – Melt chocolate chips and butter in a pan over hot water. Pour into a blender container along with flour, confectioners’ sugar, eggs, milk, water, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth. Brush a crepe pan or skillet with melted butter. When sizzling, pour 3 tablespoons of batter into the pan. Turn and tip pan immediately to coat bottom. Cook until crepe begins to dry, turn and cook a few more seconds. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining batter. Spread 2 tablespoons of filling over each crepe. Roll up jelly-roll style. Place on a serving platter and dust with confectioners’ sugar. Filling – Combine cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, milk and orange rind in a large bowl. Beat until creamy and smooth. Makes 30 crepes.

GALLIANO CREPES Crepes: 1 1/2 c milk 6 egg yolks 1/3 c Galliano liqueur 2/3 c butter, melted Sauce: 2-12 oz jars apricot preserves Juice of 2 limes

1 c cold water 2 t sugar 3 c sifted flour 1/2 c Galliano liqueur

DIRECTIONS: Crepes - Place milk, cold water, egg yolks, sugar, Galliano liqueur, flour and butter in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Let batter rest for 2 hours. Lightly grease a small, shallow skillet. Heat over medium-high temperature. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into pan. Tilt to coat bottom in a thin layer. Cook for 1 minute, flip and cook the second side for 30 seconds. Slide crepes onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and leave at room temperature. Sauce – Combine preserves, Galliano and lime juice in a large skillet. Simmer gently. Place 1 crepe at a time to sauce. Gently fold into quarters and place on a serving plate. Repeat with remaining crepes. Makes about 24 crepes. BLACK FOREST CREPES 3 eggs 1 c flour 2 T cocoa powder 2 T sugar 1 1/4 c buttermilk 3 T melted butter 1-21 oz can cherry pie filling DIRECTIONS: In a small mixer bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa and sugar. Add to eggs alternately with buttermilk. Beat until smooth. Beat in melted butter. Chill batter for 1 hour. Heat a small skillet and brush lightly with melted butter. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter into pan, rotating to cover bottom. Cook for 1 minute, turn and cook the other side. Stack crepes, with waxed paper in between. Place 2 tablespoons of pie filling in the center of each crepe. Place in a shallow pan and heat at 225 degrees for 15 minutes. Drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired.

Come Discover Your Natural World!!! At the Eddy Discovery Center – Waterloo Recreation Area Public Programs for January, 2020

CUELLAR’S CRITTERS: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19. Join us for an educational and entertaining program with live animals from around the world brought by Joby Cuellar. Learn about the lifestyles, habitats and traits that make these animals unique as you view them up close and personal. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170. WINTER ORIENTEERING: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26. Bring the family and challenge yourselves to an afternoon adventure in the forest. Winter is a great time of year for learning how to use a compass to find your way in the woods. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Compasses will be provided or bring your own. This program has limited space, so you MUST register in advance at 734-475-3170. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Limited to 35 participants.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

MONDAY

SATURDAY

Grass Lake Lions Club meets first and third Monday at seven p.m. at 216 W. Michigan Ave.

Al-Anon meeting 10:30 am. 12 step program for anyone afflicted by another’s alcoholism. Location: First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. 517937-9503.

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. Chilly cookoff Saturday January 18th at grass lake high school. 11:00 am. To 3:00 pm. Five bucks at the door. More than 20 vendors.

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.

Grass lake Warriors Sports update Boys Varsity Basketball beat Chelsea High School 43-41 Tuesday, January 7, 2020 7:00 PM

Down 41-34 with a little over 2 minutes to go Brennen Bargesser started the rally with a baseline drive for a reverse layup, Josh Horodeczny then followed with a pump fake layup to pull Grass Lake to within 41-38. After a defensive stop, Xavier Bargesser drilled a deep three to tie the game at 41 with about a minute to play. Clayton Canning then came up big defensively with a forced offensive foul called on Chelsea near mid-court. Xavier Bargesser completed the comeback by nailing a fade away shot from the corner over two defenders as the clock expired to give Grass Lake a 43-41 victory. by David Bargesser Boys Varsity Bowling beat Quincy High School 24-6

202 to 183 then went on to take 18 out of 20 of the individual points, it was their highest team individual totals for the year. Jack Marshall led the team with games of 223 and 221 and right behind him was Sean Wyers with games of 215 and 224. Great team bowling Warriors! by Jeffrey Wyers

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. 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

Grass Lake Educational Foundation Meeting. Jan. 16, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM George Long Elementary School Media Center 829 S. Union Street Daughters of the American Revolution Sarah Treat Prudden Chapter- Genealogy WorkshopWho are DAR members?, 10-2pm, February 15, 2020, Jackson District Library, 3125 E. Michigan Ave, Jackson, Michigan 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.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

What a game! Girls Varsity Basketball beat Hanover-Horton High School 60-29 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:00 PM

Big win for our Lady Warriors!

The Warriors heated up after a getting beat 158 to 159 in 1st baker game. They won the 2nd baker game August 10, 1948 - January 11, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 11th, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. He was 71 years old. Mike is survived by his wife Lorraine Butchart (Mikelonis), daughters Emily (Greg) Messinger and Julie Butchart, siblings Charles (Shirley) Butchart, Mary Elisabeth Melling, Ann Butchart (Marian Luongo), and Joe (Amy) Butchart, his brother-in-law David (Gretchen) Mikelonis, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents Charles and Mary Elisabeth Butchart and brother John Butchart.

This year’s Chilly Cookoff is set for the 18th. The popular event will be held at Grass Lake High School. The school will be open from 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. The craft show will coincide with 20 to 25 vendors setting up in the school’s atrium. Admission is $5. Organizers anticipate more than 300 people, from Grass Lake as well as day trippers from the greater area.

He was born in Boston, MA, Mike moved to Jackson early in his childhood. After graduating from Queens elementary school and St. Mary High School, he was drafted in 1967 and served in Vietnam. Upon his lucky return, he graduated from MSU with his bachelor’s degree in business in 1977, and embarked on a 39-year career at Consumers Energy as a purchasing agent. Upon retirement in 2009, Mike flourished as the consummate volunteer to a variety of organizations. Mike spent his life as a man dedicated to all of the things he loved: his family, MSU, the community, chocolate, current events, coffee and laughter. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his joy in a good joke and his passion for conversation. To him, no one was ever a stranger and everyone was always a friend. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 10:30 AM with Fr. James Shaver officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church on Wednesday before the Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

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