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HEAVEN’S GATES: THE JACKSON COLLEGE PRISON EDUCATION INITIATIVE Preparing for the future...
prior to investigation leaves us in everlasting ignorance,” philosopher Herbert Spencer wrote. Give it a shot, I thought. I’d heard that instructors who teach at WHV Correction Facility, or at other prisons where Jackson classes are taught, find it to be a rewarding experience; in fact, many professors I know Ypsilanti, Mich.—It is 5:30 who teach in the prisons say they p.m. on snowy Tuesday night prefer the classrooms behind at the Women’s Huron Valley bars exclusively. Correctional Facility. The The closest experience routine is always the same. I I had to this was when I was a sign my name into the visitor’s graduate student in Vermont. I registry and know that I helped to coordinate a 12-step have to forfeit my driver’s ministerial program for men license in return for my prison incarcerated at the Northwest identification card. The guard State Correctional Facility at the front desk hands me my “manifest card,” a laminated list in Swanton, on the Canadian of items I am authorized to bring boarder. From 2011 to 2012 I served as chaplain for the into the prison—pens, pencils, notebooks, books, and a bottle of Center of New Americans—an immigration detention facility— water. in Greenfield, Mass. You see, I am an As you can imagine a instructor for the Prison substantial bureaucratic tutorial Education Initiative (PEI) at Jackson College. The mission of is necessary to qualify for the job, including a complete the PEI is to assist incarcerated background check. Son of a students in achieving their gun, they let me in anyway—and academic goals: to earn an they let me out! My application Associate Degree in General Studies, which will prepare them nearly got scrapped because I to transfer to a four-year college failed to pass through the metal detector during orientation. or university once they finish Time and again the corrections their sentence. Classes at Huron—or any officers passed me through but the alarm sounded again and MDC facility—aren’t watered again. “Have you got a steel down nor are the students plate in your head?” one old enrolled to pass time by taking guard guard asked me. She a course. They want to learn, wasn’t joking. Then it dawned are preparing for their future when they are released back into on me: I had my right hip replaced in 2014. She didn’t society outside the prison walls. disbelieve me but I was told in This is my first year no uncertain terms that unless I teaching in the PEI—I don’t tell them that. During my orientation had the proper documentation, a doctor’s letter, I wouldn’t be I was instructed to not offer any allowed on the ward. Nobody personal information. Only my gets rubber-stamped. title and last name are at the top So I had of the syllabi I distributed on the some hoops to first night of class. jump through but I’d heard about the it has been very prison initiative when I began rewarding. My teaching at Jackson College students are always in 2015. I didn’t think I’d prepared and eager be interested, mainly out of to learn, a contrast preconceived notions, wasn’t from “traditional” certain I possessed the proper temperament, and, well, because students right out of high school. The I was afraid. “Contempt Raymond Tucker Cordani rtc@thegrasslaketimes.com
ladies are engaging and bright, endlessly curious, sociable, and eager to learn. Many bring stuffed animals to cuddle with in class. On Wednesday night I teach Poetry and Drama to the men at the Robert G. Cotton Facility on Elm Road in Jackson. Many make the Dean’s list for their display of academic excellence and attitude, just like their female counterparts in Ypsilanti. The men don’t bring stuffed animals with them although one inmate has a seeing eye dog named “Truth.” Sure, the clang of the bars can be alarming and you never get used to it. For safe measures I’m required to fasten to my belt a PPD, a personal protection device, or “panic button” to summon a guard should a situation arise. I’m told it’s a necessary precaution though veteran teachers tell me that that’s a rarity. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In order to qualify for the PEI students must possess at least a GED, earn satisfactory scores on JC placement tests, have six months of clear conduct, and be 18 months of more from their release dates. Many of them attend classes year round. Everybody makes mistakes in and outside the prison. My students aren’t shy about explaining their situations to me. Prior experience has given me the capacity to listen and identify and not to judge. When it comes down to it, I tell them, we’re all lifelong learners. No student becomes the master and class is always in session in or outside the walls.
The 4th Annual Museum Day Returns to #JacksonMI on Saturday, May 9th
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Jackson, Mich. – On Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ten participating Jackson County, Michigan museums will be open to the public free of charge. Some locations will keep it casual with an “open-house style” reception and self-guided tours while others are hosting festivals, child-friendly activities, historical demonstrations and providing guided tours. With Museum Day intentionally planned on Mother’s Day weekend, it is a great opportunity for families to get together and learn more about their community’s history while checking some local museums off their bucket list. Each museum will be giving away a Museum Day gift basket as well. A new addition to Museum Day this year is the Night at the Museum after-party hosted by the Hackett Auto Museum from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Hackett Auto Museum is located at 615 Hupp Avenue, Jackson, MI 49203. The Night at the Museum after-party will feature museum-themed characters from the movie, food trucks, giveaways, cash bar, live music and fun for everyone. Night at the Museum is free and open to the public; however, Museum Day attendees can vote for their favorite Museum they visited. For more information, please visit www.ExperienceJackson.com/MuseumDay. Museum Day is proudly promoted by the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Jackson County, Experience Jackson and participating museums.
2020 Museum Day Participants: Cambridge Junction Historic State Park and Walker Tavern Historic Site 1322 M-50, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Tompkins Historical Stewart Museum 10138 Tompkins Road, Rives Junction, MI 49277
Ella Sharp Museum 3225 Fourth Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Waterloo Farm Museum 13493 Waterloo Munith Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society 105 Fairview Street, Hanover, MI 49210 Lost Railway Museum 142 West Michigan Avenue, Grass Lake, MI 49240 Mann House 205 Hanover Street, Concord, MI 49237
Dewey School Museum Three miles north of the Waterloo Farm Museum Ye Ole Carriage Shop Auto Museum 3537 Henderson Road, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Hackett Auto Museum 615 Hupp Avenue, Jackson, MI 49203
PUBLIC NOTICE February 26, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Grass Lake Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Grass Lake Charter Township Hall, 373 Lakeside Drive, on Thursday March 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Zoning Ordinance text amendment. The text amendment will be for Chapter 14, Section 14.07 HH, Removal of Topsoil, Stone, Rock, Water, Sand, Gravel, Lime or other Soil or Mineral Resources. Written comments concerning the text amendment may be sent to Grass Lake Charter Township Planning Commission, 373 Lakeside Drive, P.O. Box 216, Grass Lake, MI 49240, any time before the hearing. The text amendment is on exhibit at the Township Office and on the Township webpage. Grass Lake Charter Township Office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doug Lammers, Zoning Administrator Jere Hinkle Chairman, Grass Lake Charter Township Planning Commission
Pay It Forward project Delicious Days Ahead…
Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com There are about 4 weeks left of the “40 Days of Giving Challenge” and only 4 weeks left till Easter this year which also means only 4 weeks left to stock up on black jelly beans and sugary peeps before they are whisked away until next year! As we head deeper into our “40 Days of Giving Challenge” where you are picking 1 item each day to set aside to donate, I thought it would be fun to see what “National Days” are around the corner. There are some fun ones coming up like “National One Cent Day” on 4/1 and “National Empanada Day” on 4/8 and one of my favorites, “National Hairball Awareness Day” on 4/26. Yep. Not even joking on that last one. As I was glancing through the national days coming up in April, I noticed there are several delicious days right around the corner. Now, by delicious I don’t mean days that will satisfy your sweet tooth or fill your hunger pains. I don’t mean days where you sit on the couch stuffing your
face with buttery popcorn or indulging on a delectable 7 layer chocolate ganache cake (and now I want cake). By delicious, I mean days that will satisfy your soul. I’m talking about days that will ease a burden and lighten the weight on your shoulders and days that I would equate to being kissed by a sweet cuddly puppy or taking in the most amazing pink sunrise that actually takes your breath away. I am talking about moments like pressing your fingers through a cloud or catching a butterfly on the tip of your nose. Those are the kind of delicious days we have just around the corner and I’d love for you to embark on a journey with me as we satisfy, not our sweet tooth but as we happify our souls, one national day at a time.
can be a wonderful thing. Do you have someone in your life that you need to make amends with? Maybe it is an old friend and you had a falling out because of a miscommunication or maybe it’s a family member that you haven’t talked to in years because of past family issues or trouble. Is there someone in your life that you can’t get off your mind; someone that is always in the back of your head that you know you eventually need to reach out to but you’ve been putting it off because it might be awkward or hard?
I am going to unwrap one of these soul happifying (yes I made that word up) days here today. There is a national day coming up soon that is not only a great way to pay it forward to someone but it’s a day that could have life changing implications. Are you ready for it?! Here it is: April 2nd is “National Reconciliation Day”.
Guess what friends? 4/2 is “National Reconciliation Day”. April 2nd is just a few weeks away and if you have had this relationship weighing heavy on your heart or if it’s been a burden on your shoulders, there is hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel and….. we can do it together. Do you know how sometimes it can be scary to do something or to take a leap but when someone else is willing to jump off that dock with you or willing to take a flying leap out of that airplane, too, it makes it a little easier? Let’s do this together. Let’s jump. Let’s harness up and take a flying leap out of that plane together on “National Reconciliation Day”. If you do it, I will, too. If I do it, maybe others in our
DON’T STOP READING! Don’t you do it! I know! I know! Some of you are thinking, “Soul happifying deliciousness? More like soul crushing black cloud grossness”! Stay with me here guys and gals. Reconciliation with someone you love
community will join in. Whether it’s been years since you’ve spoken or maybe this is a more recent divide, now is the time to free yourself from the heavy load and reach out to reconcile. Reconciliation can be in many different forms and it can look differently for everyone. Maybe for you it’s a phone call being made or maybe you write a letter or maybe you go all out and go and visit the person. Either way, if it’s something you know needs to happen and something that you can’t get off your mind, it’s time to rip off that band-aid and jump out of that plane. Reconciling with someone you love can be freeing. It can be like that beautiful brightly colored double rainbow that you saw once or it can feel like a warm morning mist splashing your face as you welcome a new day. It can be delicious friends. Finger licking-mouth watering delicious. Let’s pay it forward and enjoy the sweet blissful taste of closing one chapter and starting a new one with someone that means so much to us. We have a few weeks to think about this but most importantly to PRAY about this. Pray for your heart to see the good in that person. Pray that God gives you a heart of forgiveness and peace. I hope deliciousness is heading your soon friends and that you can embrace this opportunity that we have before us on April 2nd. I would love to hear about your experience with this pay it forward project so email me your story at Brenda@ thegrasslaketimes.com.
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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 Various Attacks on the Prohibition Amendment and the Volstead Law Published March 11, 1920
Judge Geiger at Milwaukee legalized the manufacture and sale of 2.5 percent beer in Wisconsin on the ground that each state has the sovereign right and police power to fix its own standards to what constitutes an intoxicating beverage. The prohihition amendment providing for concurrent power of congress and the several states to enforce the amendment. Judge Geiger held that state legislation in the matter could not be overturned by an act of congress; he found section I, title 2 of the Volstead act unconstitutional.
New Jersey’s legislature got Into action the same day, and after an exciting debate the senate passed the house bill legalizing the manufacture, sale and transportation of beverages containing not more than 3.5 per cent alcohol by volume. In order to avoid complications the measure was altered so that it does not go Into effect until the termination of the state of war with Germany, and severe penalties were fixed for its violation. In this shape, it was signed by Governor Edwards, who issued a statement that he approved. It not because he was against prohibition hut because he sought to defend the ancient American liberty, The the New Yorklegislature a bill was introduced to legalize beverages
containing 6 per cent alcohol, and a resolution, was adopted providing for an investigation of the Anti-Saloon league by the judiciary committee. License was the issue in elections in Massachusetts and Vermont, and in both states many towns that had been dry for years were voted wet. On Thursday New Jersey came to bat again with a suit filed for the state by its attorney general in the United States Supreme court, attacking the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment on the grounds that it was improperly drawn, that in 21 states the legistators have not ratified it as provided for by the state constitution and that there is no power in force to propose a constitutional amendment regulating The habits and morals of the people.
Politics of course have entered inthe the prohibition fight. The wet Democrats of Illinois already have launched the presidential boom on Governor Edwards of New Jersey and have filed the necessary petition that puts his name on the april 3 direct primary ballot. The real leaders of the party in that state, however, say this movement will not amount to much and that the delegates to San Francisco probably will not be instructed.
constitutional amendment and calling for the restoration of states' rights.
Kalamazoo—Under the rule “three times and out” Dorothy Cave, 10 years old must surely be at the end of her misfortunes. While running upstairs the child fell and broke both bones of her right leg. When three years old she blinded herself in one eye by running the point of a knife into her eyeball. A year ago she was knocked down and run over by an automobile. Port Huron—Frank Hoffer, of Auburn Hills, was fined $600 with an alternative of from six months to one year in prison for making raisin whisky. Detroit—Street car motormen and onductors are to be specially deputized by the police department to serve summons on automobile drivers who are drunk or who violate traffic rules.
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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, I’m looking for some good recipes for meatless dinners to serve during Lent. Sarah from Auburn Linda from Quincy likes to make her Walnut Sticky Buns from scratch. Marilyn from Ottawa says her Pecan Sticky Buns are a snap to make. Brenda from Lapeer makes her Honey Buns in muffin tins. 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. WALNUT STICKY BUNS Walnut filling: 1/3 c honey 1c finely chopped walnuts 1/4 t salt 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 t grated lemon peel Rolls: 5 to 6 c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 t salt 1/2 t grated lemon peel 2 pkgs dry yeast 1 c softened butter (2 sticks) 1 1/3 c warm water 2 eggs at room temperature (120 to 130 degrees) Confectioner’s sugar DIRECTIONS: Filling – Combine honey, walnuts and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Slowly stir in egg yolks. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon peel. Cool and set aside. Rolls - In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour then the sugar, salt, lemon peel and yeast. Cream in butter. Gradually add warm water, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup of flour. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Hand stir in 3 cups or more flour to make a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each one into an 8 inch square. Cut into 1 inch strips. Twist each strip and coil into a circle, sealing ends underneath. Place on greased baking sheets. Make wide indentations in center of each coil, using 1 teaspoon of walnut filling for each roll. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes until doubled in size. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until done. Cool and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar.
PECAN STICKY BUNS 1/2 c butter 1-3.4 oz box non-instant 1/2 c brown sugar Butterscotch pudding 3/4 c chopped pecans 18 frozen bread rolls, thawed DIRECTIONS: Place bread rolls evenly in a Bundt pan. Melt butter in a small saucepan. In a bowl, mix pudding, brown sugar and pecans. Sprinkle pudding mixture evenly over bread rolls. Pour butter over all. Spray a piece of plastic wrap with non-stick cooking spray and cover rolls. Let rise until double, about 45 minutes. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes then invert onto a serving plate. Note: for a sweet treat in the morning, don’t thaw bread rolls and let rise overnight. HONEY BUNS 1 c warm water, divided 1/2 c plus 1 t sugar, divided 1 pkg yeast 1/2 c shortening 1 t salt 3 c flour 1/2 c honey 1 egg, well beaten 1/2 c chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup warm water with 1 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle yeast on water. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, cream shortening with1/2 cup sugar and salt. Mix in 1 cup flour and 3/4 cup water. Add to yeast mixture with egg and stir gently. Stir in 2 more cups of flour. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Grease 24 muffin tins. Mix together honey and walnuts. Place 1 teaspoon of mixture in the bottom of each tin. Evenly divide dough among the muffin tins. Cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Invert onto serving platters.
Spring Business Expo
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams on an extremely successful season! 7th grade went undefeated and 8th grade lost only one. The future is bright!
The Annual Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo opens up the local community High School to vendors and the public to introduce what’s new for the coming year in the business world. A good opportunity for shrugging off the winter blah’s, the Expo brings nearly 100 business vendors and non-profits out to introduce to the public what’s new for the year in products as well as what’s coming up for events throughout the year.
Thank you Coach Roger and Coach Brandi for your amazing support of our girls and program!
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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.
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Jazzercise is scheduled to be held from 8:00 a.m. To 9:00 a.m. At grass lake community schools. For more
information contact Laura Kulwicki at laura.kulwicki@grasslakeschools. com.
Grass Lake Charter Township meets the second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Township Hall.
Grass Lake Lions Club meets first and third Monday at seven p.m. at 216 W. Michigan Ave.
American Legion Post 252 meets at Ryan’s Restaurant on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Grass Lake Yoga Intermediate Flow 6:30-7:30PM at Grass Lake Medical Center. $5 donation goes to GL Farmer's Market. GrassLakeYoga.com.
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Zumba with Alicia 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at George Long Elementary School in the small gym.
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Thursday, March 5, 2020 7:00 PM
Grass Lake led at halftime by 11 points but Napoleon came out in the second half and quickly erased that lead. Xavier Bargesser tied the game late in the 4th quarter on a three pointer and then gave the Warriors the lead on another three pointer only to see Napoleon tie the game backup on a three pointer with less than 5 seconds to play in regulation. In overtime the Warriors got ahead with a quick basket by Xavier Bargesser and from there they finished off the Pirates mainly from the free throw line going 8-8 with Carson Canning 4-4, Trae Ruggles 2-2 and Xavier Bargesser also 2-2 in the extra session. Xavier Bargesser led the team with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, Trae Ruggles had 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 very impressive dunks, Scott Schultz 8 points, 5 rebounds and Carson Canning 8 points. The Warriors now sit 14-5 overall and 10-3 conference(2nd place alone). Grass Lake finishes the regular season at home on Saturday March 7 at 1pm against Vandercook Lake. by David Bargesser
Grass Lake Masonic Lodge meets the first Wednesday of the month at Village office building - 119 Lake Street
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10194 meets on the third Thursday of the month at Grass Lake United Methodist Church. 449 E Michigan Avenue. Teen Center at Christ Lutheran Church, 4250 Page Avenue in Michigan Center. Games and activities. Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ClCMC.org and Facebook.com/clcmc
Upcoming Events
2020 Grass Lake Business Expo Scheduled to be held on Saturday March 21. 10:00 to 4:00 Location: Grass Lake High School.
Grass Lake Village Council meets the first and third Tuesdays at 119 N. Lake Street at 7:00 p.m.
Grass lake Warriors Sports update Boys Varsity Basketball beat Napoleon High School 65-58
Alcoholics Anonymous Grass Lake Group meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at Grass Lake Federated Church 519 E. Michigan Ave.
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of the game. Brennen Bargesser led all scorers with 21 points, Trae Ruggles had 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, Xavier Bargesser 11 points, and Carson Canning contributed with 9 points. Grass Lake finishes the regular season 15-5 overall and 11-3 league for 2nd place alone in the final standings. Grass Lake next plays Wednesday March 11 at East Jackson at 7pm in the District Semi's against Vandercook Lake. by David Bargesser
Grass Lake Senior Center
Located at Grass Lake Charter Township building 373 Lakeside Drive Grass Lake, MI 49240 We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 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 and 4th Monday of each month.
Girls Varsity Gymnastics finishes 2nd place at REGIONALS Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS JAG JAG competed at Regionals in Kenowa Hills this weekend and took a solid 2nd place with a new high score of 143.025!!! Abi Grimm8th place on Vault with an8.85 7th place on Bars with an 8.425 8th place on Beam with an 8.725 6th place on Floor with a 9.025 Amelia Hamlin7th place on Beam with an 8.7 by Ashlea Hensen
The Grass Lake Senior Center celebrates 5 Years! Five years ago, the Grass Lake Senior Center opened its doors to provide area members 50 and older a way to socially connect, have access to physical activity, and provide lifelong learning and wellness opportunities.
Boys Varsity Basketball beat Vandercook Lake High School 64-27 Saturday, March 7, 2020 1:00 PM
Under the guidance of Chelsea Senior Center, we opened 2 days a week from 10 – 2. Over the past 5 years, our membership has grown, our days and hours have expanded and we have been able to offer more programming activities to area seniors.
Grass Lake finished the regular season with an impressive thrashing of Vandercook Lake 64-27. The Warriors turned up the pressure early and pulled away easily to leave no doubt of the final outcome
The senior population is the fasting growing segment of the US population. They are also the most susceptible to loneliness and isolation which, research shows, impacts memory, physical well- being, mental health and life expectancy. Having a Senior Center in our rural community helps our seniors have close access to activities that help them stay socially connected and provides them opportunities to engage in wellness activities. We would like to thank Chelsea Senior Center for answering our call to assist us in the startup of the Center. Their knowledge and expertise provided us with a strong foundation to build upon.
FROM FACEBOOK: Jenni Sherwood placed 3rd at the State Meet for Powerlifting. Can you say girl power!!! We got these pictures from her very proud momma. #itsagreatdaytobeawarrior
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Come to our 5th Anniversary Open House March 26th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and help us celebrate. Enjoy a cup of coffee, have some lunch and join us in our daily activities. We would also like to thank the community sponsors that made all this possible – the Copper Nail, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, Grass Lake Township, Grass Lake DDA, St Joseph Mercy Chelsea, Legacy Assisted Living, CP Federal Credit Union, Henry Ford Allegiance Health, American Legion Post 252, Masons Lodge 116, Ghostrider DJ Services, Grass Lake Medical Center, Grass Lake Library, Sherwood Funeral Home and Beverly Potts and many others.
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