16 GROUNDCOVER NEWS FOOD White chocolate macadamia cookies ELIZABETH BAUMAN Groundcover contributor Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar 1⁄2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1⁄2 tsp vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups white chocolate chips 1 1⁄2 cups Macadamia nuts, chopped Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugars until combined; be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and then the eggs one at a time and mix until combined. In a separate bowl mix the flour, salt and baking soda. One cup at a time, SWAT from page 15 added assistance, sometimes other agencies from neighboring areas also assist, as well as MSP [Michigan State Police]. This typically happens when a barricaded scene lasts multiple days as shift rotations have to occur and people need to sleep.” In 2023 the DOJ and National Policing Institute gathered in the wake add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in white chips and nuts. Scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of dough onto parchment-covered cookie sheet (make sure they are uniform in size). Bake for 10-12 minutes, until they are just beginning to brown. Remove from the oven and leave on the cookie sheet for 5 to 10 minutes. When totally cooled, store in an airtight container. So good! of recent deaths and several corruption cases involving specialized enforcement units across the country. In 2024, the above-mentioned guide (“Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability”) was published by the DOJ. The guide was created with input from law enforcement, the community, academic institutions and advocacy organizations across the country. The guide is understood to not currently be the standard for specialized police units, and is currently described as just considerations “for the development of policies and practices to encourage evaluation, monitoring and oversight of specialized units within policing.” However, the guide was written with the purpose of addressing concerns surrounding how specialized units “... have at times run afoul of law enforcement’s mission and of the Constitution. These instances of police misconduct can destroy the legitimacy of their own and other agencies and severely undermine community and officer safety.” At this time it appears the guide may be a useful tool to enhance the investigation into the events surrounding ‘the siege,’ and a separate incident where several deputies were involved in a fatal shooting a few hours later. Both incidents occurred in the Ypsilanti community. At this time, people in touch with the person who was carried from the home in Ypsilanti report he is facing several charges, required extensive medical treatment and was linked to available supportive resources. According to Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer, “The city of Ypsilanti is going to pursue an independent review and since the incident is under jurisdiction of Ypsilanti Police, we will need to wait for the independent review to be completed before I can do any type of public forum. I did review everything I have access to and protocols were followed; there are some areas I think could have been improved though regardless. If Ypsilanti doesn’t do an independent review, then I’ll be free to start planning the public review meeting in partnership with the Chief.” THE FUTURE OF ENERGY IS RISING OVER ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility is an opt-in program that PHONE (734) 994 - 9174 • PEOPLESFOOD.COOP NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI 216 N. FOURTH AVENUE ANN ARBOR, MI MAKE MEALS YOU LOVE! Fresh ingredients to $5 OFF a2seu.com ANY PURCHASE OF $30 OR MORE One coupon per transaction. Must present coupon at the time of purchase. Coupon good for in-store only. No other discounts or coop cards apply. Not valid for gift cards, case purchases, beer or wine. 05/15/2026 OFFER EXPIRES 4/16/2026 Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility The future of energy lives here. provides community-owned, 100% renewable energy using solar, battery storage and geothermal systems at participating homes and businesses across the city. APRIL 17, 2026
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