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COVID-19 Special Edition A NOTE TO our READERs Grass Lake Times, Covid-19 and You...

As we all are aware, small businesses are suffering, and need everyone's support, as they are the engine that keeps the finances of America running. This downturn has forced many of our advertisers to temporarily cancel their advertising. Forced by the current financial reality, this week will be a digital only version of the Grass Lake Times until this virus abates and the economy turns around. We will continue to collect community newsworthy content for our readers. Our digital edition is available to everyone both on our website at http://thegrasslaketimes.com and emailed to subscribers every Thursday morning.

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White House: Michigan could hit virus peak in 6-7 days predicts the per-day-death-total will peak on April 11 with 173.

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DETROIT – President Donald Trump and the White House coronavirus (COVID-19) task force held its daily briefing. The team’s response coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx, said Metro Detroit -- specifically Wayne and Oakland counties -- could hit its peak in the next six or seven days. As of Saturday night, there are 14,225 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Michigan -- with Wayne and Oakland counties making up more than two thirds of the confirmed cases. About 80% of confirmed cases in Michigan are in Metro Detroit with Detroit becoming a national hot spot that the White House is keeping a close eye on.

Officials are bracing for a strain on medical resources. Since last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been transforming TCF Center into a relief hospital with hundreds of beds set up Saturday.

alternate care site is tracking to be one of the fastest builds in the country, given the experience of the workforce, the quality of the facility and the technology upgrades made during its $279 million renovation.

Officials are working to transform the TCF Center in Downtown Detroit into a temporary alternate care facility for coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in Michigan. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is also taking steps to prevent people from gathering to enforce social distancing. He said neighborhood patrols by police are also being increased. Construction crews from the TCF Center workforce and union labor are working to create a space that can accommodate around 1,000 beds.

The White House said FEMA is sending 300 ventilators and a surge The site will relieve some of the of PPE to Michigan as models suggest a peak in coronavirus cases burden on Metro Detroit hospitals overflowing with COVID-19 soon. patients. Citing models from the University Officials said the TCF Center of Washington, the White House

Rep. Debbie Dingell voiced her support for plans for a curfew in Detroit, similar to the one implemented in Flint. Duggan said there will be more staff working Detroit’s real-time crime centers, air support units for flyover searched and authorities will be looking at video from Greenlight locations to spot potential violators.

Emergency Relief is Coming in Fight Against Coronavirus Local representative's fighting for relief By Rep. Tim Walberg We live in an unprecedented time with an invisible enemy. The Coronavirus has fundamentally upended our daily lives and taken a tremendous toll on people’s physical and financial wellbeing. As our nation battles this pandemic, the House’s legislative response has, so far, come in three phases. In the beginning of March, the House unanimously passed a supplemental funding bill to assist vaccine development, expand telehealth options, and support state and local health departments. A couple weeks later, a second bipartisan bill, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, was signed into law by President Trump. The bill allowed for free testing regardless of insurance status, created emergency paid sick leave for workers forced to stay home, and strengthened nutritional assistance programs to support vulnerable populations. The third and most significant emergency relief bill yet, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, became law at the end of

March. While an imperfect bill, the CARES Act includes necessary provisions to help workers, small businesses, and medical professionals. For workers, an economic impact payment of $1,200 will go to individuals making less than $75,000 and $2,400 to couples with earnings below the $150,000 threshold. On top of that, parents will receive an additional $500 per child. To help those who got laid off, unemployment insurance is also expanded to include self-employed and contract workers, while benefits are increased for up to four months. As the Coronavirus has slowed our economic engine, many of our local businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Many others, sadly, might have to shut their doors for good. The CARES Act establishes a new Paycheck Protection Program that offers a critical lifeline. Under the program, a small business with less than 500 employees can apply for a low interest loan to cover eight weeks of payroll and certain other expenses. If the loan is used to keep workers on the job, it will be forgiven. Starting April 3, applications for these funds are being accepted through local lenders. The CARES Act also provides additional funding to support hospitals as they treat the sick. We salute the doctors, nurses, first responders, and many other unsung heroes who have been on the front lines of this pandemic from the outset. In recent days, FEMA has ramped up its distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE), but the situation is

still dire. With increased funding for the Strategic National Stockpile, we need to redouble our efforts to get health care workers these life-saving supplies. Michigan’s companies have been rallying to this cause. Large manufacturers like Ford and General Motors are producing ventilators and respirators. In Jackson, volunteers at Grand River Brewery made hand sanitizer for the local hospital. Another Jackson-based business, Technique Inc., retooled its manufacturing facility to create face masks for our dedicated medical professionals. The examples of community members stepping up, one after another, are inspiring—and too numerous to count. To overcome the Coronavirus, we all have a role to play. All of us can practice good hygiene, follow social distancing guidelines, and stay at home unless it’s essential. All of us can support a local restaurant or non-profit, check on an elderly neighbor, and help the less fortunate. Together, that’s how we’ll get through this. Times are tough right now and we face more uncertainty in the days and weeks ahead. But throughout our history, Americans—with incredible ingenuity, cooperation, and spirit—have unified to defeat our common enemies. This time will be no different.

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Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com Hey Grass Lake! How is everyone hanging in there? We are in week 58,000 of what I am calling quaranfinement (well maybe not week 58,000 but it can sure feel that way right?!). I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. We are holding strong over here! We are getting lots of exercise and going outside every chance we get to breathe in all that fresh air and sunshine! I was listening to the news this morning as I was getting ready and they were talking about how this week is going to be “The worst week yet”. They even used the words “Brace yourself. It is going to be an awful week”. They said “It’s going to be like 9/11 all over again. This is our Pearl Harbor moment”. This week, the professionals are saying our country will see it’s peak in Covid-19 cases and deaths and then after this week’s spike, we should see a decline. I felt

like the news this morning was very doom and gloom. For those already stressed out and having anxiety about this entire situation, I felt like hearing this news was just going to make it worse. I think it is very good to be informed and I understand the news and what they are saying is fact, but I sure wish they would throw some hope in there for everyone! So, as I headed out for my morning walk in my driveway, I was thinking of those words “Brace yourself” and how the news was saying how awful it is going to be this week for us all and I don’t want to make light of the situation at all. But, I do want to give hope. I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe God lines everything up in only ways that He can and His timing is perfect. This week as we see spikes in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and this week as we brace ourselves for the worst of the storm, I also think we should acknowledge what this week represents! It was Palm Sunday yesterday everyone! While the news is telling us to brace ourselves for the worst of the storm,

I want us to brace ourselves for the hope this week represents! This Friday is Good Friday and then the next day is an even better Saturday and then it’s Easter! This week, although heavy on our hearts for this unprecedented pandemic, is also a week full of hope! The bible tells us that this was the week where Jesus took his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane and he told them to pray fervently while he went off alone to pray. His heart was full of anguish and despair, knowing that he was about to be betrayed with a kiss and would walk this path of pain and suffering. He prayed to God and said “Take this cup from me. But, your will, not mine”. For Jesus, He knew what lied ahead, and although it was going to be a rough journey, there was hope! I do not think it’s a coincidence that this week in our nation, it lines up with what Jesus did on the cross for you and me. Jesus suffered and died and shed his blood for our sins. He died a sinner’s death so that we could have life! On the 3rd day, the bible tells us “He is risen”.

So this week, as we “brace ourselves” for what is in store for our country, let’s also brace ourselves for the joy that is coming this weekend! Let’s be informed but let’s not focus on the news. Let’s focus on what this week represents for us and that is a God that loves us all and that is alive and present in our lives! This Sunday is Easter so let’s have a heart full of hope as we get through this week and continue to pray for our country and world as we navigate these unchartered waters.

Let’s have hope this week Grass Lake! We can and we will get through this! Have a blessed week everyone!

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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

Salvation Army's "Poor Man's Lawyer" Miss Dorothy Frooks, its First Woman Attorney Article published April 8st, 1920 “Legal advice," said Miss Dorothy Frooks, attorney for the Salvation Army at National Headquarters in New York City, “ought to be given away for the asking."

Frooks, an American author, publisher, military officer, lawyer, and suffragist, is a lawyer from Peekskill, New York, who has written numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Olympic Torch, The American Heart, and an autobiography, "Lady Lawyer." Frooks serves as "The Poor Man's Lawyer." That is the reason why, armed with a legal degree dated 1918 and admission to the bar, on which the ink was scarcely dry, is a rare humanitarian given her 22 years of youth and more than ordinary good looks. She opened her office in 1919 at the Salvation Army Headquarters, 122 West Fourteenth Street, New York City. Mis Frooks has made good on her word. She has untangled many family snarls without resorting to the divorce courts. She has obtained justice for tenement dwellers who have been preyed upon by landlords, installment collectors and loan sharks. She has helped pay off mortgages, settle wills and draw up contracts. She has defended criminal actions in court and protected the rights of men and women who were prevented by iron bars and prison gates from managing their own affairs.

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But that's not all. It was found that an additional legal adviser was needed by the Salvation Army to look after it $10,000,000 worth of property - orphanages, maternity hospitals, idustrial sites, day nurseries, schools - scatteed throughout the length and breadth of the land. Miss Frooks was given the work. Again she waded triumphantly through the task.

It is no uncommon thing for the Salvation Army to receive urgent calls from the poor for legal advice and assistance and when the cases are worthy the Army obtains competent lawyers and sees that justice is obtained. This is one of the incidental devemopments of the Army's many activities which it into intimage contact with the poor, the unfortunate an the downcast. Offices in many cities make it a priority to give their services free to those that have nowhere to turn except the Salvation Army and Miss Frocks has "hung her shingle" with humility for the Army.

"The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however we can." The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

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Grand Rapids—Albert Winegier, 78 years old, of Lowell, died as a result of being kicked by a pet calf. Adrian—Adrian has changed to eastern standard time under provisions of a resolution adopted by the city commission. Manistee—The population of Manistee, for 1920 is given as 9,690, a decrease of 2,691 or 21.7 per cent, according to the figures of federal census. Kalamazoo—Charles Cunningham, of Plainwell, is declared to be the champion muskrat catcher of western Michigan. He brought to this city 300 rat skins that he had taken in 10 days along the Kalamazoo river. He disposed of his catch for $1,305. Kalamazoo—In granting a divorce and alimony to Zella May White, Judge Weimer made provision for increasing the amount of the alimony in proportion to the increase in the cost of living.

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FROM THE DESK OF REP. TIM WALBERG Dear Friend, These are incredibly trying times for our community. As your representative, please know I am working every day to protect your health and well-being. Congress has passed three Coronavirus response bills to provide emergency relief to those who are struggling. The most recent bill, the CARES Act, will: Help small businesses stay open and meet payroll Support hospitals and health care professionals Send direct cash payments to eligible Americans If you have questions about what the CARES Act means for your family or small business, my office is here to help. You can learn more at walberg.house.gov or by calling 517-780-9075. Together, as Americans, we will get through this. Sincerely,

Tim Walberg Member of Congress /REPWALBERG

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Auntie E's Thoughtful Tips By: Heather Nelson, BS, Certified Health Coach, and Entrepreneur. Auntie E focuses on the positives regarding the Coronavirus…

Spring has arrived Grass Lake…I hope this finds you healthy and safe as we continue to socially isolate. This week, the reality of the covid-19 pandemic and continued need for isolation has found many American’s with limited resources. The abrupt interruptions to business and the need for essential workers to remain in place. In conversations with friends and family many are beginning to feel cooped up and some are enjoying the time in solidarity. Families have made major adjustments… Children home from school and parents working from home.

hug my dad on his birthday and a lesson that my dad taught me… "You are never alone." No matter where you are today even if you are home alone “You are not alone.” In the large picture, we are all in the same boat…the true lesson, was that I am never separate from whom I call “God” and our angels are always with us. Auntie E’s Tip…Reflect on the lessons of strength and hope that your angels have taught you. If they are still on this earthly plane send them a letter and thank them for those lessons.

One reflection I had yesterday, due to feeling extremely sad that I couldn’t

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, I’m trying to stretch out our food on hand so we don’t have to go to the grocery store. Would everyone please share their best rice casserole recipes? Wayne from Midland Michelle from Oswego is teaching her children cooking and fractions by getting them into the kitchen and making Caramelized Apple Gingerbread. Stephanie from Unionville says her son balked at the idea of wearing an apron until she said they were making Chocolate Marshmallow Brownies. Julie from Almont says her granddaughters were thrilled when she taught them to make Heavenly Fruity Hash. 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. CARAMELIZED APPLE GINGERBREAD 3 small firm apples 1 c sugar, divided 1 t vanilla 8 T butter, divided 1/4 c corn syrup 1/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c chopped walnuts 1 large egg 2/3 c molasses 2 c flour 2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1 1/2 t cinnamon 2 t ginger 3/4 c sour cream DIRECTIONS: Peel apples and cut in half lengthwise. Cut out the core, making a round depression. Place apple halves in a saucepan along with 1/2 cup of sugar, vanilla and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove apples from liquid and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 9 inch round cake pan. Add corn syrup and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is melted. Remove from heat. Fill each apple half with walnuts. Turn cut side down (keeping the nuts in place) on top of brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle remaining nuts around the apples. Cream 6 tablespoons butter with 1/2 cup of sugar in a large bowl.

Attention Mid-Michigan high school seniors! Your athletic seasons have been suspended but we want to profile as many of you as we can on News 10! Send pictures or videos of yourselves playing along with a brief story of what your sport means to you to tim. staudt@wilx.com or seth. wells@wilx.com.

Governor Whitmer Extends School Closures Through Monday, April 13

As directed by Governor Whitmer, Grass Lake Community Schools will continue to be closed through Monday, April 13, with plans to re-open Tuesday, April 14.

Add egg and molasses, mixing well. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger. Add to creamed mixture along with sour cream. Mix thoroughly. Pour over apples and spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW BROWNIES 3/4 c sugar 1/2 c shortening 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 t vanilla 3/4 c flour 1/4 t baking powder 2 T cocoa 1/4 t salt 1/2 c chopped nuts 18 marshmallows, cut in half DIRECTIONS: Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa and salt in a sifter. Sift over creamed mixture. Add nuts and mix well. Spread batter in a floured and greased 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Place marshmallows over top. Return to oven for 3 minutes. Spread melted marshmallows evenly over brownies. Cool and enjoy. HEAVENLY FRUITY HASH

2 c cold cooked white rice 1-8 oz can pineapple tidbits, 1/4 c cut maraschino cherries drained 12 marshmallows, quartered, 1 c heavy cream, whipped or use 1 1/2 c mini marshmallows

DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, toss rice with pineapple, maraschino cherries and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream. Top with more maraschino cherries if desired.

While we are all homeschooling & digitally educating our kids, if you need assistance with understanding something that has been assigned for your child, or if you need more resources or ideas, just give us a shout! We have teachers standing by who will be happy to answer questions. We WILL get through this! #bettertogether Send your requests to doug. moeckel@grasslakeschools.com and they will be forwarded to the appropriate teacher(s). Please include your child's name and grade.

Reminder: Free breakfasts and lunches for pickup from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at three locations: 1. Harmony Baptist Church on Ann Arbor Road near Gillets Lake Road 2. Grass Lake's Community Events Pavilion next to the car wash 3. Rank Road near Grass Lake Road. Watch for the our Grass Lake school buses. Go to http://bit.ly/33pyh1X for more information.

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Rep. Lightner: Latest executive order ends in-person school instruction By Rep. Sarah Lightner of Springport The fight against coronavirus continues on many fronts – and one of the areas where it has had the most dramatic impact is in our schools. A new executive order – issued by the governor with bipartisan input from the Legislature – will keep schools closed for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year unless they are later deemed safe and can reopen. Meanwhile, districts will have several options to educate students remotely. Remote learning programs must be approved by intermediate school districts or charter school authorizers. The plans could include online learning or a variety of other options including lessons via the phone or with materials sent through the mail. A total of 24 instructional days will be forgiven, including snow days currently allowed under state law. School districts are required to use resources from days that have

been waived to ensure all hourly and contracted employees are fully compensated. Seniors will graduate and students will advance to the next grade level if they were on track to do before school buildings were closed. The changes will continue into the next academic year. School districts will be allowed to begin the 20202021 school year in August, prior to the Sept. 7 Labor Day holiday, to make up for time out of school this year. This is difficult. This is challenging. But I know our local educators will rise to the challenge and help our kids continue to learn, because that is what they always do – in good times and tough times alike. The bottom line: Our work continues to help protect the health and safety of all Michiganders, in schools and elsewhere in our communities.

Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain Social Security benefit payments or receive economic impact payments from the Department of the Treasury.

recently enacted law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. Please do not call Social Security about these payments as the agency does not have information to share.

“Social Security will pay monthly benefits on time and these payments will not be affected by the COVID19 pandemic,” Commissioner Saul said. “I want our beneficiaries to be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping or somehow changing your Social Security payments, but that is not true. Don’t be fooled.”

To allow available agents to provide better phone coverage, the agency is temporarily changing the National 800 Number hours starting on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The hours will change from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time to 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time. The agency is experiencing longer than normal wait times on the 800 Number and asks the public to remain patient, use its online services at www.socialsecurity. gov, or call their local office.

The Department of the Treasury will soon provide information about economic impact payments under the

Important News From The Kitchens at Grass Lake Community Schools....

The agency continues to direct the public to its online self-service options whenever possible. Local offices are closed to the public but are available by phone. People can find their local field office phone number by accessing the Field Office Locator.

Here at CHS we’re trying to adjust to our new normal, courtesy of Covid-19, along with you and the rest of the world.

STARTING MARCH 31, 2020 WE WILL BE AT OUR COMMON STOPS AS WELL AS OUR 2 NEW STOPS THIS WEEK FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION! INFORMATION BELOW. WE ARE PRACTICING THE MOST SANITARY CARE TO ASSURE CONFIDENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS EXTRA FOOD WILL PROVIDE LESS TRIPS TO THE GROCERY STORE TO KEEP OUR TOWN SAFE AND HAPPY.

Of course, the animals we care for—they think it’s just another day at the shelter. However, they must be surprised that they’re so few people around at the moment. The only staff we have here at the facility are those employees who care for our animals—a group that is dedicated to doing everything to make our animals’ lives as safe and comfortable as possible. Many of our supporters have taken animals home to foster. Some have donated money and supplies to us. However, we still have lots of animals here at the shelter to care for until this pandemic is over. What’s true for many folks out there is also true for us—this event is straining our resources in ways we have never imagined. We’re asking for your help and support to make it through this extremely difficult time, now more than ever. Please take moment to give whatever you can by going to our website at www.chspets.org and following the link for donations, or by mailing us a check or credit card donation to: 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI 49202.

Food distribution CONTINUES for Grass Lake Community Schools until further notice along with adding 2 additional stops starting Tuesday March 31, 2020. Ridgewood Vista Apartments 11:00 AM-11:30 AM and Coachman Cove Community 11:45 AM-12:15 PM, which will run through Friday, April 3. Same location sites as East Jackson Food buses. Grass Lake Schools restaurant on wheels for free! Look for our buses receive a free meal. This is such a great concept, come out and get breakfast and lunch for free during these uncertain times. Look for our friendly faces at the back of the bus. Its like our very own food trucks! Anyone can come to the bus and pick up meals, you just need to let us know how many. Please read the information below regarding free meals, breakfast and lunch during the school closure and where to pick them up. You can also find this information on our website and our Facebook page. Please email kelly.bolton@grasslakeschools.com if you have questions. Meals are free, no requirement to be a student of Grass Lake Community Schools. Any individual can pick up the food, even if you live in another district.

Your support now means you’ll be saving animals that have nowhere else to go during this pandemic. Please, help us help them! Cascades Humane Society is a 67-year-old, non-profit 501(c)3 charity that receives no money from any federal, state, county or city source. We are supported solely through donations, fundraising events and grants.

Meals are intended to be taken home for consumption as there will no areas available to eat at distribution sites. If questions, contact Food Services Director Kelly Bolton at 517-867-5597. LOCATIONS AND TIMES George Long, to the right of the bus barn - 11:00 AM-11:15 AM Harmony Baptist Church - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Brown Street @ the Community Events Pavilion - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Rank Road @ the intersection of Grass Lake Rd. - 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Starting Tuesday March 31, 2020 through Friday, April 3 Ridgewood Vista Apartments 11:00 AM-11:30 AM Coachman Cove Community 11:45 AM-12:15 PM Meals will be delivered to designated locations by Grass Lake Community Schools buses

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