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Grand Valley Books, at 350 Main St., is more than a place to find new and used literature.
To many, itâs a second home. People would bond over their love for reading, learning and art. Grand Valley books would host guest lecturers, art shows, soup and poetry nights, and author meet and greets.
But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Margie Wilson had to halt all of that for seven weeks last spring.
âThe first two weeks were like getting a sabbatical. It was wonderful. But after it, I just wanted to get back to work and be with my people,â Wilson said. âWanted to be with our regular customers, theyâre like family. You see them frequently. When you donât see them, you worry about them.â
Forget summer or spring, McKenzieâs favorite season of the year is probably Girl Scout Cookie Season.
The 11-year-old is nearly finished decorating her cookie booth and is eager for the first day of cookie sales â Sunday, Jan. 31 â to arrive so she can start selling friends and strangers on the merits of Thin Mints or Lemon-Ups.
She also has a message for her Girl Scout sisters who might feel daunted about selling cookies during a pandemic.
âWe can do this, Girl Scouts! We have this Cookie Season!â McKenzie said enthusiastically. COVID-19 is here, but âwe can break through that barrier. We can do this!â