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CATS ON THE MATS: FELINE YOGA A DELIGHTFUL DISTRACTION AT CHS Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

JACKSON—Every dog has its day. The second day of the month was not that day. Oh, you could hear the baying of the hounds in their kennels but on that sunny Saturday morning several young cats, agile, cunning, and cute, were the main attraction. The Cascade Humane Society presented its fifth annual cat and yoga day at the animal and adoption shelter. Who could deny the extraordinary agility, reflexes, and swiftness of the feline? In my naiveté I showed up at Cascade expecting to see the animals regaling me by assuming a multitude of standard yoga positions, stretches, and breathing exercises, the “triangle,” the “tree,” “bridge,” and the “downward facing dog.” In fact the cadre of cats served as comic relief for the eight to 10 yoga students in the Hurst Foundation Community Room. “Cats are relaxing,” said Laurie Lewis, a certified yoga instructor. “That’s what this whole idea is about. Cats make it fun.” Yeah they did. Animal lovers and yoga enthusiasts inhaled, exhaled, and tried to concentrate on Lewis’s directives during the 60-minute tutorial. Simple but not easy. The animals sprung from the floor to the table to the cold windowsills facing north while tugging at the curtain

State Rep. Sarah Lightner, of Springport, recently supported proposals working to expand broadband services to more areas across southern Michigan, including Eaton, Jackson and Lenawee counties.

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House Bill 4266, proposed by state Rep. Triston Cole of Mancelona, makes it easier for state electric cooperatives to build and expand broadband networks on existing infrastructure and within existing easements. Many cooperatives, like Springport Telephone in Jackson County, already have infrastructure in place and will be able to better reach unserved areas – giving rural residents access to technology they need to improve their daily lives in countless ways.

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The kittens are about 12 weeks old and very sociable. Some were hard to tell apart with similar coats but there was a full array: a gray-striped tiger; a dark one the color of India ink; a pair of gunmetal grays, all of which were somewhat hard to identify because the shelter people unleashed different ones intermittently during the hour that the students lay on mats on the floor. Soon young children grew board with the yoga and, as expected, took to chasing the cats and absorbing them with peacock feathers. Some of the adult participants couldn’t resist the kittens either, took to cuddling and fondling them and perhaps thought of smuggling them out of the community room in their pocketbooks. Who could blame them? “Breath is what helps us get through stress, but it always helps to have kittens around,” Lewis told the students.

sociable,” she said. In that case the felines had no idea what would happen to them on the other side of the shelter the following week. Staff and volunteers at the Cascade Humane Society are always looking to find suitable homes for dogs, cats, parrots and parakeets, ball pythons, and the odd tortoise. The need for good homes is most acute after the holidays when adopted animals don’t suit a family and its home and are returned to CHS or passed off on other families. The Cascade Humane Society is located at 1515 Carmen Drive in Jackson. Hours of operations are Tuesday through Saturday 12 p.m. to six p.m. http://www.chspets.org Anybody interested in meeting a pet up for adoption should call the shelter at 517-787-7387. If you do adopt a cat be sure and buy some peacock feathers. You shouldn’t be disappointed.

One young student, Evelyn Kufahl, took the class very seriously but even she got swept away with the animals that were comical, straight-faced, cunning, mischievous, and impossibly cute. Lewis noted that soon they would be neutered and spayed. “Maybe that’s why they’re so

Rep. Lightner supports measures increasing opportunities for rural broadband expansion

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“My constituents have long called for increased broadband services. It modernizes business activity, especially on many of our local farms,” Lightner said. “We’ve heard these concerns and are putting forth plans that will deliver needed technology, such as high-speed internet, to more of Michigan. When more of Michigan can be competitive, the entire state benefits.” Michigan electric cooperatives have history dating back as far as the Rural Electrification Administration created in 1935. At that time, many Americans – notably rural residents – did not have access to electricity. Cooperative expansion in the 1930s and ‘40s led to electricity becoming more widely available and now these entities are hoping for the same process to unfold with broadband, using their existing infrastructure.

HB 4266 protects against legal issues other states have faced as they have tried to employ similar strategies. Because of the potential for litigation, progress has been stunted as cooperatives decide whether to risk building broadband infrastructure or update easements. Corresponding legislation, HB 5266, deals with pole attachments and offers more incentive to traditional broadband providers – encouraging more competition and benefitting consumers. The plans now move to the Senate for consideration.

Village of Grass Lake

119 North Lake Street, P.O. Box 737 Grass Lake, Michigan 49240 (517) 522-4550

Synopsis of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting December 17, 2019 Minutes 1. Call To Order/Pledge of Allegiance- President Joseph DeBoe called the regular meeting of the Grass Lake Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call: Present: Quorum declared. Public present: David Trent Village Manager, Paul Lammers, Trudi Whitley, Rick DeLand, Steve Mann, Liza Hamel, Christina Breed, Jorge Acosta, Ron Bladen and Jane Fitzgerald. 3. Adoption of Agenda: Motion carried unanimously. 4. Minutes: Motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Comment: President DeBoe told those attending they have 3 minutes for public comment. Jorge Acosta hoped the meeting would be held to one hour. 6. Presentation- Bond Refinancing resolution by Steve Mann, of Miller Canfield- Mr. Trent introduced Steve Mann from Miller Canfield who will act as the bond counsel for the refinancing of the villages current bond and the additional bond proposed. There is still $450,000 left to pay on the bond of 2008 for the Michigan Ave Rd project at 5% interest. Mr. Mann told the council that he believed the bond could be refinanced at 3% or less and that would save over $21,000 in interest. In addition the village could get $200,000 for some capital improvement work to make improvements to the village water supply system that needs to be done. The resolution would need to be adopted and then a 45 day waiting period after the letter of intent is published to give the village residents the opportunity to oppose the bond sale. The original debt would be paid back in the same amount of time and the additional $200,000 could be paid back within 15 years or sooner as the council decides. Discussion. Moved up New Business-B. Bond Refinancing Resolution- A resolution authorizing publication of a Notice of Intent to issue Capital Improvement Bonds in the amount of $200,000 was offered by Member Lammers and supported by Member Keener and includes the hiring of Miller Canfield to handle the sale of the bonds. Roll call vote, six members in favor, one opposed (Crandall -felt she needed more time to review the documents). Resolution declared adopted. 7. Disbursements-Clerk presented a bill list for the second part of December total of $20,954. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Treasurer’s Report-Whitley was present and did not have anything else to report. 9. Maintenance Report: Lammers reported that the leaves are done. He will not be picking up anymore until spring-possibly. 10. Law Enforcement Report- Deputy DeLand reported that things have been quiet in town. Norvell Rd has turned into a racetrack now that it has been redone so he is spending some time on patrolling it. Council thanked Deputy DeLand for his service. Motion carried unanimously. 11.Correspondence: Information from Urban Wireless Solutions. 12. Committee Reports. Rees reported that lots of people attended the thank you luncheon at the senior center. G. Lammers reported that Grass Lake Township won’t be doing anymore weed control on Grass Lake. Discussion of the sewer contract committee getting together with the members of the township who are working on the contract to go over some of the changes. The hiring committee is working on the handbook and will present it when it is finished.

13. Old Business. A. Sewer Collection and Transmission Operation/Maintenance Agreement and Sewer Contract Update – Working on. B. LRUA Resolution- Mr. Lucas the attorney for Brooklyn will be reviewing the contracts for Brooklyn and the Village of Grass Lake and that will be a shared cost. Crandall wants an answer as to whether the village is creating a conflict of interest with the many contracts the Village has with Leoni Township and other communities. C. Website Update-IGD Solutions should have a website template available by Christmas and will go live with the website by the end of the year. 12. New Business. A. Badger Software Update- Mark Engells the person doing the water rate analysis was in and finished the water and sewer rate studies. Discussion of whether just getting meters on the top 200 water consumers and estimate the rest would be cost effective. Trent has included the cost of 88 meters in the proposed new bond. The new software has been ordered and he will let everyone know when it is delivered. B. Bond Refinancing Resolution-Handled earlier. C. Staff Hires- Trent reported that he has arranged to have a co-op student for the next semester. Her name is Andrea Kleine. Motion by Rees to hire Andrea Kleine as a paid co-op intern to assist in the office, second Keener. Motion carried unanimously. Andrea will start on Jan 6th if everything gets done. Secondly, Trent reported that two people applied for the DPW job. Both are very qualified. He would like to hire both. Crandall asked if we are any closer to finding out if the work done for the township is cost effective. If the village didn’t do the maintenance in the township would additional help be needed. Crandall has been waiting to see some numbers since January. Council wants to hire at least one of the people who applied now. Trent will contact one of them. D. Planning Commission Appointments- Memo from Rich Rabeler that two members of the Planning Commission have terms that are expiring at the end of December. Star Mead and Susan Cobb-Starrett are both willing to serve for another three year term. Motion carried unanimously. E. Planning Commission Compensation- Memo from Rabeler also asked that members of the Planning Commission be paid for the meetings they attended in 2019. Motion carried unanimously. F. Public Act 152 Resolution- Trent provided a resolution to adopt a 80%/20% Employer/Employee Health Care cost option as set forth in 2011 Public Act 152; The Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. Roll call vote, all in favor, resolution declared adopted. G. 2020 Holiday Closing Dates- Trent provided a proposed list of Holidays that the village office would be closed. Motion carried unanimously. H. 2020 Meeting Schedule- Discussion of the list of meeting dates. Motion carried unanimously. J. DeBoe asked that the letterhead be changed. 13. Village Manager’s Report – Trent told council he had nothing else to report. 14. Upcoming Events – The Christmas decoration removal will be Jan. 5th if you can help. Chili Cook-off January 18, 2020 at the High School. Check out further upcoming events at www.villageofgrasslake.com or www.grasslakechamber.org. 15. Public Comment-Council was asked if the proposed bond would mean a millage increase. No the increase would be covered by water rates. Jane Fitzgerald told council that the township told the Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association they would not be financially contributing to the proposed National races in 2021. 16. Adjournment-Motion by Keener, second by Grimm to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. with unanimous approval. Respectfully submitted, Estelle Mead, Village Clerk Minutes approved 1-7-2020 with punctuation change.

“DEVIL” SPELLED BACKWARDS IS “LIVED.” Continued from last week... Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com

The power of God liberates us from the forces of evil and frees us to be what we are intended to be: children of God and brothers and sisters of Christ Jesus. So simple, but not easy. Everybody knows that the easiest way to get rid of temptation is to give into it. Well, the demoniac didn’t know that. He listened to the Word of the Lord in the Synagogue. He was so unpredictable, having a good day until he felt the agitation of evil welling up within him. He tried to fight it but he couldn’t. In the presence of the Lord, he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.” Did I say that out loud

or just think it? The devil made me do it. With a word Jesus silences him and expels the devil. “Quiet,” Jesus says. “Be still. Come out of him.” Just like that. For the first time in his life the sun shone upon the man but the devil wasn’t going to go gently into that good night. In a final display of defiance, the unclean spirit bends the man over backwards as it departs, helpless before Jesus’s command. Then, peace. Sanity. Freedom. The storm has passed. Life at last! The word “devil” spelled backwards is “lived.” It’s not advisable to fool with the prince of darkness. The issue over the occult is black and white. Salvation or damnation. Take the elevator to the penthouse or to the bottom floor where the boiler room is infested with cockroaches and rats.

Why such a stick in the mud? Better than a stick in the eye. The devil is real. That is why the Church constantly warns against experimenting with the occult. Such practices may be popular among the secular culture but they corrode the soul of the disciple. Horoscopes, Ouija boards, palm reading, tarot cards: these seemingly innocuous forms of ‘entertainment’ court disaster because they open the gates of hell, which are not easy to seal again. Far from pastimes like dominoes, crocket, or even the Super Bowl these diabolical practices leave us vulnerable to the wiles and trappings of the devil and put us at enmity with God who said, “You shall have no false Gods before me” (Ex 20:30). Once we invite him into our lives he becomes the thing that would not leave, a tenant who defies an eviction notice for we

have no power on our own to evict him. Only God can do that with the Word Christ Jesus his Son. Best to reject his application. In 1960 the government commanded cigarette companies to post warnings on their products to warn people of the dangers of smoking. Avoiding the practices of all forms of black magic reduces serious risks to our spiritual health. That’s the thing with lies: there is no such thing as “white lies”; they are all black. The true realm of the spirit belongs to the Word of God. Remain in the Word. Only then do we receive the strength from on high to resist the devil and to tell him to go back to where he came from, where no angel in God’s good graces dares to tread.

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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 Horace Field Horace Field, the day-run conductor on our electric line fully classed The time limit of the service of railroad men of the present age differs materially, and while some are soon satisfied or for other reasons abandon the job after a short trial, others make it a life-long business and become very proficient and

successful. Of this latter we find Horace Field, the day-run conductor on our electric line fully classed. Mr. Field entered the service as a Conductor In Detroit on October 25, 1885, and continued on the old horse cars until, first the steam motor, and later, the “dinky” electric ears came into general use. He had charge of the first regular passenger car that made the run out to Dearborn, and later for a long time made regular runs between Detroit and Ann Arbor. About ten years ago he was given the Saline day-run. Since December 23, 1918, he has not lost a day and during his many years with the company there is yet to he filed against him the first complaint for accident or damage in, any way,a s a result of mismanagement or carelessness on his part, a record to be proud of and of which few can boast. Mr. Field is a native of Niagara Spray, Canada, and still active and proficient in his work at the age of 70 years. He has been a resident of Michigan 49 years.

"The Law of the North" Splendid Photoplay

Charles Ray, one of the most popular of screen stars, will be seen to delightful advantage in his newest Paramount photoplay, “The Law of the North,” at the Liberty Theatre Wednesday, February 4th. The picture made an instantaneous hit and it was generally voted as one of the best in which he has ever been seen. Mr. Ray appears as Alain de Montcalm, the strong son of the Commandante of a trading post in the Far North, amid the eternal snows. His father is slain by a subordinate who abducts Alain’s sister. Alain goes in pursuit and the girl is wounded when she struggles with her abductor for the possession of a revover. Alain continues his pursuit of LeNoir, the assassin, but reaches his quarry only after the murderer has been torn to pieces by wolves, the animals unwittingly avenging Alain's murdered father.

love with her and they find happiness in their mutual affection. Mr Ray's conception of this strong role is artistic and he plays it with sympathy and deep understanding. Doris Lee as Theresa is charming, while Gloria Hope as Virginie, the sister of Alain, is quite acceptable.

Robert McKim, who, according to critics, is one of the most artistic rascals on the screen, is excellent as LeNoir. Charles Fyrench, as the Commandante and Afanuel Ojeda, as Numa, an Indiian, realistic.

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The story embraces a strong love element and Alain after treating Therese, the daughter of the assassin, coldly falls in

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Pretty Girl

Pretty Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name describes her purrfectly. She is a gorgeous, 10-year-old orange tiger, who just purrs away at the sight of a person. She is litter-trained, spayed, tested for FeLV/FIV, and is up-to-date on shots. Pretty Girl likes to be brushed and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be afraid of anything. It does seem that she may be experiencing some hearing loss. This girl is still very playful. Pretty Girl is a very sweet cat who is looking for her new human. Her adoption fee is $40.

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Cormac

Cormac is a young, 2-year-old, sweet, Pit Bull mix. This boy is super loving and playful. He seems OK with most dogs. Cats are an unknown. Cormac transferred here from another shelter, so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any history for him. However, his joyful, lovable personality is very apparent. Cormac is neutered, current on shots, microchipped and tested negative for Heartworm. His adoption fee is $150

Please note: sometimes animals featured in the newspaper may have been adopted by the time the newspaper reaches the stand, but, at CHS, we always have more! You can check our website for up-todate available pets:www.chspets.org. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open 12-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

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A step forward, Together.

“My job requires high-octane energy, and I’m so glad it’s back,” says Matt Lehman, athletic director and teacher at Concord Community Schools. His double hip replacement not only took away his pain and limp, it also restored much of the energy and strength from his younger athletic days. With the help of his Henry Ford Allegiance Orthopedics and Physical Therapy teams, Matt is back on a healthier, more active track.

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Pay It Forward project Valentine’s Day Gift for a Stranger

and purchase a $5 gift card and tape it to a strangers car window (preferably when they are not sitting in it – Haha!). Then leave! Imagine their surprise when they get to their car to find a free gift card taped to their window from a complete stranger!

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We are heading into Valentine’s season Grass Lake! Last week our Pay It Forward Project was for the kids in our lives and this week we are going to Pay it Forward to strangers! What?! Gasp! What did I say?! You read that right Grass Lake! It’s time to pay it forward to a stranger!

You can even go a bit further and write on the gift card “Just wanted to pay it forward today”. It’s little kind gestures like this that have a ripple effect. Kindness goes a long way and even further when done for no reason at all. I hope you join me this Valentine’s season with paying it forward to a stranger in town and spreading love and generosity. It’s little things like this that make an impact on others but also…. On you!

Now before you go freaking out on me and skipping to the next column…. Just wait! This isn’t going to be awkward or uncomfortable. You aren’t going to have to get out of your comfort zone and go and talk to a complete stranger. It’s anonymous giving style!

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WINTER CARNIVAL

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a secret Santa gift or anonymous giving? Maybe someone has bought your dinner at a restaurant or paid for your coffee and you didn’t know who did it. Maybe someone left a box of candy or flowers on your desk at work just to cheer you up but you don’t know who they came from. It is always a good feeling when someone does something special for you or when you are totally surprised by someone’s generous giving.

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, This cold weather has got me in the mood for some good and hearty soups. Please ask if everyone will share their favorite recipes. Diane from Freeport Jane from Coldwater says her Flounder Au Vin turns out best when it’s made in an old Sunbeam electric skillet. Brian from South Ottawa sent in his recipe for Stuffed Pike Fillets. Lori from Clinton makes her Rolled Sole with Citrus with a touch of fennel for extra flavor. Please stop by my blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well at www. lseckerle.wordpress.com. Send recipes and requests to The Recipe Exchange at lynneckerle@gmail.com. FLOUNDER AU VIN 4 T butter 1/2 c white wine 1/2 c chopped onions 2-4 oz cans sliced mushrooms, 1/4 c mushroom liquid reserve liquid 1/2 t dried basil 2 lbs flounder fillets 1 egg 1 T lemon juice DIRECTIONS: Heat electric skillet to 300 degrees. Melt butter. Add white wine and onions. Simmer until tender. Add mushrooms, liquid and basil. Stir to blend. Place flounder fillets on top. Cover pan, close vents and cook until fish is opaque, 6 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets. Remove fish to a hot serving platter. Reduce pan heat to 180 degrees. Beat egg with lemon juice. Slowly stir a spoonful of pan juices into egg, then pour egg into pan. Heat and stir for 1 minute. Spoon sauce over top of fish and serve. STUFFED PIKE FILLETS 2 lbs fresh or frozen pike fillets Salt and Pepper 2 T chopped onion 1/3 c uncooked rice 4 T butter, divided 1 c water 1 1/2 t lemon juice 1 chicken bouillon cube 1/8 t salt 1-4 oz can mushrooms, drained

Sauce: 2 T butter 2 T flour 1 chicken bouillon cube 1/2 c boiling water 1/2 c milk 1/3 c sliced almonds 1/2 t paprika DIRECTIONS: Skin pike fillets and cut into 6 strips. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mel 2t tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Cook onion and rice until browned, stirring frequently. Add water, lemon juice, bouillon cube and salt. Bring to a boil and stir to blend. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Stir in mushrooms. Spread mixture on fillets. Roll up and place seamside down in a greased baking dish. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sauce – While the fish is cooking, dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water. Set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour. Add bouillon and milk to saucepan. Cook and stir until bubbly. Pour over fish and sprinkle with almonds and paprika. ROLLED SOLE WITH CITRUS 1 fennel bulb, diced 3 T olive oil, divided 1 t crushed fennel seeds 1 clove garlic, minced 1 orange, peeled, sectioned Juice and zest of 1 orange and diced and 1 lemon 1 c toasted breadcrumbs, divided 6 fillets of sole 1/2 c white wine, divided 2 T chopped parsley DIRECTIONS: Using a medium skillet, sauté fennel bulb in 1 tablespoon olive oil until just tender. Stir in fennel seeds and garlic. Stir in diced orange, the zest from an orange and a lemon. Add 2/3 cup of breadcrumbs and remove from heat. Top each fish fillet with a layer of fennel mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place in a baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 cup of white wine. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice and 1/4 cup of white wine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Place fish on a warm serving platter. Stir juices from baking dish into citrus mixture. Spoon the sauce over top of fish and sprinkle with parsley.

Waterloo Village United Methodist Church is holding a Community Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 8th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The church address is 8110 Washington Street, in the Village of Waterloo. For more information please see our Facebook page or call 734-475-1171. Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, February 8th 5:00 to 7:00 pm $10.00 for adults $5.00 for seniors & children under 10

Come Discover Your World! At the Eddy Discovery Center SKINS, SCAT AND SKULLS: 2-3 pm. Sunday, Feb 2nd. In this hands-on program, naturalist and educator Dave Szczygiel will bring his large collection of Michigan animal skins and skulls, as well as other animal specimens. Learn how various creatures use their specialized body parts for survival and how you can recognize animal signs in the wild. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.

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

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. Grass Lake Powerlifting meet. 8:00a.m to 4:00 p.m. Grass lake Hight School. Contact Chris Beul. 517-867-5570. (eat a big breakfast)

Lions Club. Members meet first and third Monday.

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.

Grass lake Warriors Sports update Boys Varsity Basketball beat Addison High School 47-14 Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:30 PM

Addison was no match for Grass Lake with the Warriors cruising to a 47-14 victory. Xavier Bargesser lead the way with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, Carson Farley added 8 points, Trae Ruggles 7 points, 5 rebounds and Clayton Canning had 6 points. by David Bargesser Boys Varsity Basketball beat Vandercook Lake High School 56-45 Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:00 PM

Grass Lake lead by as many as 29 points in the second half with the final outcome never in doubt. Xavier Bargesser lead the way with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, Trae Ruggles followed with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and Brennen Bargesser tallied 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Grass Lake is now 5-2 on the year with their next game at Manchester on Tuesday at 7pm. by David Bargesser Girls Varsity Gymnastics finishes 1st place at DUAL MEET VS COLDWATER Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM

JAG competed against some tough competition, Thursday. Vault Abi Grimm took 1st 8.725

Amelia Hamlin 2nd 8.675 Bars Abi Grimm 1st 8.525 Beam Abi Grimm 2nd 8.575 by Ashlea Hensen Boys Varsity Bowling beat HanoverHorton High School 30-0 Friday, January 24, 2020 3:30 PM

Great Day To Be A Warrior. The Warrior win 30-0. Baker games were 223 and 175. Sean Wyers led the team with games of 244 and 233, Jack Schultz had games of 222 and 224, Drew Thompson had a 241, Jack Stapleton had a 223, Ryan Cicalo had a 197.. JV wins 30-0. Baker games were 146 and 214. Parker Horvath led the team with games of 221 and 223. Clayton Weir had 172 and 201, Ben Harris had a 216, Ashton Molnar had 192.. Great team bowling. Big tournament this Sunday at Jax 60, starts at 830am. by Jeffrey Wyers

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

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

Daughters of the American Revolution-Sarah Treat Prudden Chapter-Family Tree Workshop-Who are DAR members?, Available from 10-2pm, February 15, 2020, Jackson District Library, 3125 E. Michigan Ave, Jackson, Michigan

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 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.

Tuesday 10:00 Exercise- $1 10:00 Sewing etc., Euchre 10:30 Mah Jongg 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Games 1:00 Line Dancing- $3/4

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Thursday

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

Girls Varsity Competitive Cheer finishes 5th place at Hanover-Horton Jamboree Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:00 PM

Grass Lake received their highest round one score of the season. Keep working hard Lady Warriors! Our next competition is Thursday, January 23rd at Addison. by Samantha Titler

Editors’ Note: The Grass Lake Village minutes published on January 9th, 2020 mistakenly had the logo of Grass Lake Township. Please note that they were in fact the Grass Lake Village Minutes.

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