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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.

If you are not receiving our Premier Digital Edition, you may do so by simply emailing us at subscribe@thegrasslaketimes.com.

Michigan COVID-19 data: Tracking cases date of onset vs. date of test reported

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The following chart shows daily new cases based on the date the positive test was reported along with daily new cases based on the date of onset.

See page 6 All data is from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and county health departments Michigan reported its first two cases (positive test results) of COVID-19 on March 10, 2020. Michigan's first confirmed COVID-19related death was reported March 18, 2020. Michigan's stay home order was issued March 23, 2020.

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Blood Drive

With thousands of blood drives cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working hard to open new donation sites. Call for appointment: 1-800-733-2767

Delta Air Lines makes changes to prevent spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)

DETROIT – Delta Air Lines is making several changes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) among passengers, including requiring masks, boarding from the back to the front and blocking middle seats.

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Delta flight changes: Masks required, back-to-front boarding, no middle seating

A spokesperson for Delta said the changes are temporary, but they’re designed to keep travelers and employees safe during the pandemic. Masks Delta is requiring face masks or face coverings for all travelers and employees in the check-in lobby, Delta Sky Club, gate areas, jet bridges and on board the airplanes. “Delta employees and customers will experience an extra layer of protection starting May 4, as we require all customers to wear a face mask or appropriate face covering when traveling with us,” Delta officials said.

Anyone without a face mask can ask a Delta employee to have one provided. Boarding Delta has recently started boarding from the back of the plane to the front to limit the number of other passengers walking past each other in the aisles. This was implemented April 10 to reduce the need for customers to pass each another to reach their seats. The measure will be in place at least through June 30 and could be adjusted based on COVID-19 developments. Pre-boarding still includes those who need extra time. On planes without middle seats, Delta will block select aisle and window seats to make space. The change is effective through at least June 30. Delta is asking travelers to leave space for people ahead of them to exit. Sanitization Delta is using electrostatic sprayers to sanitize every plane before departing. Officials said this compliments “extensive cleaning measures already in place to clean high-touch areas before every flight.” The airline is coordinating with the CDC and health organizations to make sure planes are clean.

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

Grass Lake, Your Friend Auntie E here…Last weekend, as I strolled the neighborhood; I saw a man on his front porch and I said “how you holding up during this crazy time” he responded “every day is the same.” Today, one of my friends called to check on me; her wisdom is always profound, she said, “after this experience we don’t want to lose the closeness and family time we have enjoyed.” Further, those that are alone are looking forward to the “day” they can hug and have face-to-face contact with another human again. Hold on Everyone, the weather is improving and there is a promising medication that reduces the negative effects to patient’s infected with the Covid-19 virus. There are days that seem the same and some days go faster than the next. The global prospective this past week is… it seems people are “antsy” and there are many that are feeling depressed and emotionally off. The most profound advice one of my angels gave me this

week was “what is your one month story”; will you come through with the excuses about what should have been done or with your comeback story after “this crazy time”. How can we have that comeback story? This pandemic has run through our lives in one way or another even if we are staying safe at home; we are saving lives by staying home. The comeback story, for each of us will be different but most importantly we are all doing our part and dealing with it in the best way we can. Admittedly, I was feeling down this week; the things I have wanted to do or should have done are not completed. The most valuable information; during this time is, reach out and call for resources that are needed in order to receive the help. You are not alone!!! I have worked the same job as a selfemployed business owner for 30 years and worked since, I was 11 years old. I don’t know anything but work. I didn’t know how to navigate this situation but I am not unique;

millions of people are in the “same boat”. Nothing Unique about me! Many people have worked since they had that first paper route or started babysitting at a young age. For many of us, work defines us or “has it defined us”? Has it been meaningful? Many of us have realized the family time and connecting with others is what defines our humanity. God Bless Our Mother’s, either on the earth plan or our angels as we celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of the strength of “The Mother”. Love to all and Stay Strong!

Pay It Forward project Forward Motion…

Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com Happy first week of May! I can’t believe we are in May already Grass Lake! It is crazy to me that we will be planting a garden this month and summer is right around the corner! I think this winter/ spring has been such a blur because of everything happening with COVID-19 and we’ve just been trying to stay healthy and safe and then BOOM! It’s nearly summer! How did this happen!? Does anyone else feel this way? I am looking forward to the warm months ahead so we can be outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. There is just something about sunshine and vitamin D that just makes me feel better. With the state of the economy and with so many people being affected by the effects of COVID, we could all use some sunshine right now! For some, it’s been hard to even think about paying it forward over these past few months. Some people have felt the

effects of this virus from a sickness standpoint; fighting through fevers and sickness themselves. Others have watched as loved ones have fought the battle; some winning the fight and some losing. While others have been effected in other ways like being laid off and their bank account has been hit hard as they try to figure out how to pay their bills or mortgage. For some, just the feeling of isolation and feeling like their freedoms have been stripped away has been difficult. There have been angry protestors at the government building in Lansing and people wanting to get back to work and businesses are doing everything they can to remain open during such an uncertain time. We’ve all had different experiences during this pandemic but there is one thing that unifies us all. We are all (worldwide) going through it TOGETHER. Isn’t it crazy to wrap your mind around the fact that every breathing soul on this earth is going through this together?! It is mind boggling to think that people on the other side of our

world are affected by the same exact thing. This virus and pandemic knows no boundaries. It has no religious or political affiliation. It has no racial intent or keeps within societal boundaries or limits. It has effected us all in some way, shape, or form. Despite our feelings about our current limitations set forth by our President or Governor, and despite our current situation whether being laid off or working on the front lines during this unprecedented time in our history, if you are reading this you are alive and still here. If you are reading this you either have access to the weekly paper that gets delivered in your mailbox each week or you have access to the internet and are reading this from a website or a shared post on FB or some other form of printed press or social streaming. You are still here. I am still here. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. We have air in our lungs and a blue sky over our heads. Sure we may have a few battle scars whether they are from exhaustion from working so hard to save lives or the feeling of defeat from seeing your savings account dwindle. Maybe

your scars run deeper and are from grief from losing someone you loved or maybe you lost a business that you have worked tirelessly to start. Your scars are proof that you made it. Your scars, although bruised and bloodied, are proof that you are still here. Bleeding for some. Healing for others. My hope for you is that when you see those scars moving forward, you don’t forget this time in history and what we went through. My hope for you is that your scars make you more intentional about living. I hope your scars give you forward motion in loving, in giving, in kindness, and in living. Take your battlefield scars, whatever they look like for you, and make them count. Dream again. Love more. Give back. Remember, there is not one breathing soul on this earth that has not been affected in some way from this situation. We all have scars. Let’s not forget they exist and let’s live on purpose and show how beautiful our scars are.

Have a great week my friends. Scars and all.

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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 Kevin Caldwell ---------------------------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

Salem Grove United Methodist Leoni Baptist Church 3320 Notten Rd. Grass Lake 245 N. Portage Rd, Leoni Township Between Chelsea and Grass Lake Pastor Tom Duckham Pastor Mary Barrett Sunday services: 11 a.m. marybarrett@yahoo.com ---------------------------Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Michigan Center Bible Church ---------------------------150 Broad St, Michigan Center St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Sunday services: 10:45 a.m. 20500 Old US -12, Chelsea Sunday School classes: 9:30 a.m. 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

Egg Laying Honors Held By Queen Bee Article published May 5th, 1920

Daily Production Runs Into Thousands - Young Queens Lesson Swarming Danger That the tremendous number of eggs laid by queen honey bees shortens their lives and makes it advisable to use young queens in order to lessen the danger of swarming, is the opinion of B. P. Kindig, department of entomology at M. A. C. and state inspector of apiaries. Queen bees are said to lay as high as 3,000 eggs a day during the period of greatest production, a daily total weighing more than the bee herself.

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"When an old bee begins to break down under the strain of her great egg laying, the colony instinctively realizes the fact and prepares to supercede her. This fact tends to increase the number of swarms, for many of the swarms, when queens are allowed to remain in the bee yard for more than two years, are doubtless due to the impulse to supersede. By keeping only younger, stronger queens this tendency can be overcome to an appreciable extent.” The rapidly advancing price of sugar are forcing a serious problem upon the beekeepers of the state. Scrap sugar, depended upon by bee men for food during certain seasons of the year, is said to be practically unobtainable. This means that beekeepers must either go on the open market and purchase cane sugar at the prevailing high prices, or else watch for possible damaged sugar which can sometimes be found at freight houses or wholesale houses. Even this

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latter class of sugar is in great demand by candy manufacturers, and the beekeepers have to compete with them to get it. Tremendous losses in bee yards !ast winter are said to be due largelyio insufficient stores of food, and

beekeepers are urged to lay in their sugar early this year. 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.

Traverse City—Twenty-three years ago George Heimforth, a farmer, hauled 2,400 bushels of potatoes to Traverse City and sold them for 8 cents a bushel; Last week, he sold potatoes to the same man who bought from him 23 years ago, this time for $3.06 a bushel.

budget as it was submitted to the commission amounts to $1,818,686.27, an increase of nearly $350,000 over last year’s budget. The increase is represented almost entirely by higher wages. The board of education’s budget is $1,567,376.50. Monroe—A lease covering 460 acres in Summerfield township was filed here with the register of deeds. Lease provides that second parties are to drill three test wells for oil and gas within one year, with lessor to receive one-sixth of the product, if any is found. Detroit—Alleging the sting of a bee from the adjoining farm of Adam Novak injured his son, Louis Toth, Jr., the father has filed suit in the circuit court, asking $10,000 damages from Novak. The boy was stung in the left eye, destroying the sight, according to Toth. 100 Years Ago is sponsored each week on behalf of:

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CITY OF JACKSON AND JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY COLLABORATE ON MAYOR’S BOOK OF THE YEAR The City of Jackson and Jackson District Library are joining forces for the annual Mayor’s Book of the Year. For his 2020 book, Mayor Derek Dobies has selected “What the Eyes Don’t See” by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. With libraries closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is being made available to read through the district library’s website so residents can participate from the safety of their homes. “What the Eyes Don’t See” is the author’s account of her discovery that children in Flint, Michigan were being poisoned by lead in city’s drinking water. Not only is the book now a community reading event for Jackson, but it is also part of the Great Michigan Read, a statewide program that includes online reading kits and online discussions with the author. The Jackson District Library, along with Michigan Humanities, have provided a large number of copies for community members to download virtually from the JDL’s website, myjdl.com/download-and-stream, and check out once they re-open. Library Director Sara Tackett says “What the Eyes Don’t See” is a powerful book. “Dr. Hanna-Attisha’s willingness to fight for children and tirelessly advocate for change is powerfully evident and it is a topic that communities throughout Michigan will be addressing for years to come,” Tackett said. Mayor Dobies says he’s encouraged to see the City and library work together during this troubling time. “I hope residents can join us in reading this book and understanding how truly important it is that we all put a high value on public health, and realize the power that a handful of passionate advocates can have in fixing broken systems, changing laws, and ultimately save lives. This is a critical message to hear right now in light of our collective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Dobies said. This is the third year Mayor Derek Dobies has announced a Book of the Year. “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond was selected in 2019, and “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander was named the first Book of the Year in 2018.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Will Forgrave, Marketing & Communications Manager forgravew@myjdl.com 517-316-5750

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Aaron Dimick, Public Information Officer adimick@cityofjackson.org 517-257-3003

Survey Shows One in Seven Small Businesses Not Confident of Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic April 27, 2020

THANK YOU NOTE IDEAS for GRASS LAKE ESSENTIAL WORKERS Henry Ford- Allegiance Workers - St. Joseph Workers School Teachers - Grass THANK YOU NOTE IDEAS Chelsea for GRASS LAKE ESSENTIAL WORKERS Lake School Lunch Volunteers Henry Ford- Allegiance Workers CP Credit Union Lake USPS - Postal workers School Lunch Volunteers Buddy’s CP Credit Union DPW Workers USPS - Postal workers Ryan’s Buddy’s Grass Lake Pizza Time DPW Workers

Pharmacy Employees Chelsea - St. Joseph Workers Farmer’s State Bank

Computer Source School Teachers - Grass Frank’s - Employees

Gas Station – Workers Pharmacy Employees Savetime – Mobile Farmer’s State Bank Fire Department Gas Station – Workers Missy’s Grass Shack Savetime – Mobile Grass Lake Laundromat Fire Department

Mugg-Bugg Mobile Computer Source Coppernoll Hardware Frank’s - Employees Senior Center Mugg-Bugg Mobile Marco’s Pizza Coppernoll Hardware

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LANSING – One in seven Michigan small businesses, or 14 percent, are not confident they will survive the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey done by the Small Business Association of Michigan showed. “The COVID-19 pandemic and closure orders have created such an uphill challenge for small businesses that one out of every seven in Michigan aren’t sure they’ll be able to recover,” said SBAM President Brian Calley. “Michigan small businesses are truly struggling to survive.” The survey, conducted in late April of more than 1,3000 Michigan small businesses, also found that 60 percent of businesses have had to lay off at least one employee. Additional results revealed: • • • • •

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Nearly 45 percent of small businesses are closed. More than 50 percent of small businesses don’t have the ability for their employees to work from home. 72 percent of surveyed businesses have applied for the Paycheck Protection Program, and 43 percent have applied for other loans or advances. 56 percent of small businesses don’t believe they will be able to implement split shifts to limit exposure to the virus. 35 percent of small businesses would need additional physical space to meet social distancing guidelines. 44 percent of small businesses said they don’t qualify for classification as critical essential infrastructure.

“These are extremely difficult times for Michigan’s small businesses and the results of this survey confirm those facts,” said SBAM CEO Rob Fowler. “SBAM is doing everything we can to help small businesses get through these times so they can hopefully return to their place as the backbone of our economy.” The Small Business Association of Michigan focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community through advocacy, collaboration and buying power. Today they serve over 28,000 members in all 83 counties of Michigan. SBAM is located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, Please ask everyone to send in their best Spicy Cookie recipes, such as ginger or molasses cookies. Marge from Swanton Rachel from Adrian says her South of the Border Omelet is great for changing things up for dinner. Ben from Lapeer makes his Baked Vegetable & Potato Omelet for a meatless but hearty meal. Chris from Grass Lake sent in her recipe for Ham and Cheese Omelet Bake. It is delicious for breakfast or supper. 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. SOUTH OF THE BORDER OMELET 1-14 oz can chicken broth 1/4 c chopped onion 1/4 c chopped green pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1-14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1-4 oz can chopped green drained chilies 1 T cornstarch 4 T butter 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 c grated cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS: Pour chicken broth into a skillet. Add onion, green pepper and garlic. Heat to simmering. Add tomatoes and green chilies. Cook for 10 minutes. Pour some into a small glass bowl. Stir in cornstarch then pour mixture back into skillet. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm. While sauce is simmering, melt butter in a separate skillet. Pour half of the eggs into the skillet. When eggs are set on the bottom add half of the grated cheese. Fold omelet in half. Cook for 5 minutes until puffed up. Remove from pan to a heated plate. Repeat with rest of eggs and cheese. Place 1/2 of an omelet on each of 4 plates and top with tomato sauce.

BAKED VEGETABLE & POTATO OMELET 1-4.7 oz pkg Au Gratin Potatoes 3 c boiling water 1/2 c finely chopped onion 1 T butter 1-15.25 oz can whole kernel 1-9 oz pkg frozen broccoli, corn, drained thawed and drained 1/2 c boiling water 1/2 c milk 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 t dried dill weed DIRECTIONS: Grease a 12x8 inch (2 quart) baking dish. Place potato slices and 3 cups boiling water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a medium skillet, sauté onion in melted butter until tender. Drain potato slices. Add to onion along with corn and broccoli. Mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In a bowl, combine sauce mix from potatoes with 1/2 cup boiling water. Blend well. Beat in milk, eggs and dill weed. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. A knife inserted in the center will come out clean when omelet is done. Makes 6 servings. HAM AND CHEESE OMELET BAKE 1-10 oz pkg frozen broccoli 1 can flaky refrigerated with cheese sauce biscuits 10 eggs 1 1/2 c milk 1 t ground mustard Salt and pepper to taste 2 c diced cooked ham 1/3 c diced onion 1 c shredded cheddar cheese 1 c shredded Swiss cheese 1-4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained DIRECTIONS: Cut a small slit in the broccoli pouch and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn pouch halfway through cooking. Cool. Grease bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Separate biscuit dough into 5 biscuits. Cut each one into 8 pieces. Arrange in the bottom of the baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper together. Stir in ham, onion, cheddar and Swiss cheese, mushrooms and broccoli. Pour evenly over biscuit pieces. Press down with the back of a spoon, making sure all the biscuit pieces are covered. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Walberg Announces CARES Act Grants for Local Housing Assistance May 1, 2020

Latest Grass Lake Calendar Updates As of May 5th, 2020

Starting May 6th the Grass Lake Farmers Market will go as planed

(with CDC safety guidelines). Farmers Market 4pm to 7pm

Jackson, MI – Congressman Tim Walberg today announced three new grants dispersed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing assistance for low-income residents in Michigan’s 7th District. The funding was authorized as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress to provide relief from COVID-19. “This unprecedented time calls for additional resources to protect many of our vulnerable populations in the fight against COVID-19,” said Walberg. “With an increased number of families struggling to pay their bills, I’m grateful to HUD Secretary Ben Carson for acting swiftly to get these grants into the hands of those in need." 7th District Grant Amounts: Jackson Housing Commission – $52,574 Housing Services Mid-Michigan (Eaton County) – $11,014 Potterville Housing Commission – $1,940

Important News From The Kitchens At Grass Lake Community Schools regarding FOOD DISTRIBUTION Tuesday, May 4, 2020

Music in the Park will start June 3rd! June - 3 Paul Schmitt (The Piano Guy) Grass Lake Community Pharmacy

Aug - 19 Gemini Grass Lake Medical Center

June – 17 Steve Berkemeier VFW Post 10194 & American Legion Post 252

Sept – 2 Kyle Neely Farmers State Bank together with TransTek

July - 1 Double Down - Acoustic Duo (Rob & Curt) State Farm Insurance - Susan Cobb July – 15 Kevin Nichols Designs By Judy

Sept – 16 Bowdish Brothers Coppernoll's Hardware

Aug – 5 Bickel Brothers (Paul & Dan) B & G Landscape Creations

Sept – 23 Athens Creek Yoder Signs & Designs together with Stoker Tax & Accounting

Event Sponsors for 2020 Music in the Park: Ghostrider D.J. Services, 5Healthy Towns Foundation, Kelly Express Mart Grass Lake Village DDA, Lester Brothers Grass Lake Chevrolet Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, Grass Lake Wellness Initiative.

DON'T FORGET DOUBLE PACKED LUNCH AND BREAKFAST TOMORROW WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2020! INCLUDING NEW AND DIFFERENT ITEMS TO FREEZE. WE SENT PACKAGES OF CARROTS WITH A BEST BUY DATE OF MAY 3, 2020 TODAY IN OUR SACKS, THEY ARE STILL FRESH AND TASTE WONDERFUL, WE JUST DID NOT WANT THEM TO GO TO WASTE! ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO FILL OUT THE WWW.LUNCHAPP.COM APPLICATION ONLINE FOR EXTRA FOOD ASSISTANCE WITH FREE AND REDUCED BENEFITS IF YOUR INCOME HAS BEEN AFFECTED. MAYBE YOU ARE OUT OF WORK OR INCOME HAS BEEN LOWERED OR YOU NEEDED TO APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT AND/OR YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED THESE CHECKS YET, ETC. WE WILL BE PASSING OUT FLYERS WITH FOOD.

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. 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.

REMINDER TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MAY 5, THROUGH MAY 7, 2020, WE WILL BE AT OUR LOCAL SITES DISTRIBUTING PACKED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH! LOTS OF NEW ITEMS IN THESE SACK PACKS! THIS WILL GET YOU ENOUGH VARIETY OF FOOD TO LAST THROUGH MONDAY MAY 11, 2020! TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS WE ARE PACKING EXTRA FOOD EACH DAY TO GET YOU THROUGH ALL SEVEN DAYS. PLEASE COME EACH DAY TO GET YOUR SUPPLY FOR THE WEEK. YOU CAN FREEZE ITEMS AS NEEDED. 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. 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.

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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.

LOCATIONS AND TIMES George Long Elementary, to the right of the bus barn - 11:00 AM-11:30 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 Meals will be delivered to designated locations by Grass Lake Community Schools buses and will be distributed by Grass Lake Community Schools staff members.Meals will be delivered to designated locations by Grass Lake Community Schools buses and will be distributed by Grass Lake Community Schools staff members.

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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.

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