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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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Coronavirus pandemic forces Michigan orchards, small farms to adapt Immigration policies, social distancing measures impact farms Article from: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/ local/2020/04/28/coronavirus-pandemic-forcesmichigan-orchards-small-farms-to-adapt/

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – With summer and fall harvests in the near future farmers and growers are beginning to feel the effects of having to grapple with the country’s new immigration policies. “I love it when they're in bloom too. It looks so beautiful. Smells wonderful,” Abby Jacobson said standing in the middle of her orchard. Peach and cherry trees have begun to blossom as the orchard gets ready for its first harvest of asparagus in mid-May.

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Jacobson and her sister Katrina own Westview Orchard in Washington Township. The orchard has been operated by their family for six generations dating back to the 1880s. She says the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has slowed operations and forced them to look ahead to the summer and fall when many visitors come to the orchard. “We’re actually using more [personal protective equipment] like the gloves and the masks. There are some jobs where we do need to be closer than 6 feet. We’re sanitizing more,” Jacobson said. “It has slowed things down when we’re transporting in vehicles out in the orchard, you know, we’re minimizing how many employees are together in any piece of equipment.” But when it comes to harvesting, Westview and most orchards and farms in the state use migratory or agricultural

work-visa labor, classified as H2A in the U.S. immigration code. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would be halting immigration, initially leaving out agricultural workers, but quickly adding many H2A visas would be exempt from the ban. Jacobson says she only has eight H2A workers on staff currently and said the initial announcement left she and her sister in a panic. Once the order was revised, Jacobson and other growers have noticed a slow down in the processing of workers and have been told their regular amount of seasonal workers were “on the way.” But the slow down has forced farms and orchards to start seeking out employees in other, less conventional ways. “It doesn’t look likely that [H2A workers] will be here any time soon. But we’re all looking at different ways to market our crops,” she said. “I know some of the growers are looking at teenage help out in the fields and maybe some folks that may be laid off.” But the problem could be bigger than not having seasonal workers. Jacobson says half of their crops are picked by visitors each year, meaning social distancing that could hinder their normal influx of “u-pickers," especially in the fall months. Westview has begun experimenting with pick up and delivery orders from their orchards and bakery which Jacobson said have helped. They’ve also given more

than 800 donuts and baked goods to local first responders and healthcare workers during the pandemic. The orchard accepts nominations from customers and chooses where to send their donations. While Jacobson said the donations and deliveries are promising, they, like many other popular orchards, are still working to navigate how people will be able to visit once the state reopens. “It’s probably going to have to be more minimized than a normal year where people like to visit the animals and kind of hang out and enjoy the day. That probably is going to have to change somewhat for their safety.” On a side note, from the Grass Lake Farmers Market: It’s a beautiful day to support local!

373 LAKESIDE DRIVE P.O. BOX 216 GRASS LAKE, MICHIGAN 49240 Phone: (517) 522-8464 Fax: (517) 522-4955 www.grasslakect.com e-mail: cathyz@grasslakect.com

SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES GRASS LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD UNAPPROVED April 14, 2020 Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm. By Zoom. Board Members Present: Bray, Bednarski-Lynch, Loveland, Zenz, Stormont, Butterfield and Brennan. Items approved: 1. Consent Agenda 2. Monthly bills for General and Fire-including Payroll by line item 3. Adoption Police Power Ordinance 06 4. Resolution of Approve Road Improvements Contract & Bond Proposition Meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm. Prepared by Clerk Zenz. Approved by Supervisor Stormont.

Copies of unapproved meeting minutes will be posted on the “News & Meeting” page on the Townships website: www.grasslakect.com within seven days of the meeting and are also available upon request at the Township Office. Office hours are 8:00 to 4:30 Monday thru Thursday. (Currently closed to the public due to the Coronavirus Disease). Email requests to cathyz@grasslakect.com. Approved Minutes are posted on the “Minutes” page on the Townships website after approval by the board.

GRASS LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN REVISED POLICE POWER ORDINANCE NO. PPO-06 Municipal Ordinance Violation Bureau NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION PPO-06 Please take notice that on April 14, 2020, the Township Board of Grass Lake Charter Township adopted the Revised Police Power Ordinance No. PPO06. An ordinance to revise current PPO-06 providing for municipal civil infractions of certain township ordinances and penalties pursuant thereto; establishing procedures relating thereto; authorization of which township officials can issue civil infraction tickets and appearance tickets; penalties; and procedures relating to such matters. Copies of the Ordinance may be obtained from Catherine Zenz, Grass Lake Charter Township Clerk, at 373 Lakeside Drive, Grass Lake, MI 49240 and on the Township’s website: http://www.grasslakect.com Effective Date, which is 30 days after the Township’s notice of final adoption. Published by Order of the Township Board Grass Lake Charter Township, Jackson County, Michigan Catherine Zenz, Grass Lake Charter Township Clerk

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May 12, 2020 May 12, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE-Notice of rescheduled public hearing 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 June 4, 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

Public Notice of rescheduled hearing for the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Grass Lake Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Grass Lake Charter Township Hall, 373 Lakeside Drive on June 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The request for a variance is by Alfred Gignac for the property at 11513 Warrior Trail Grass Lake Mi. The request is to be able to build an accessory building closer to the front yard setback than is allowed. Because this parcel is a corner lot it is required to have a front yard setback on 2 sides. The property is zoned R-2 (Residential) and the parcel number is #000-15-04-277-001-11. The property and request are more particularly described and on exhibit at the Grass Lake Charter Township Office. Written comments concerning the variance may be sent to the Grass Lake Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, 373 Lakes Dr. PO Box 216, Grass Lake, MI 49240 any time before the hearing date. The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting immediately after the public hearing. Doug Lammers, Zoning Administrator Chris Payne, Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals

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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

Happenings at the Park

Article published May 14th, 1920 The Boston String Quartette. Music lovers will find in this organization of artists who will furnish the afternoon program and the prelude at night, all that is best in music, presented by distinguished musicians, some of them members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, under the lead3rship of Aaron Richmond. This quartette has won its preememinent position in the concert field by Its ability to present the greatest masterpieces of music so simply and strikingly that their greatness becomes apparent to those who have never studied music, as well as to trained musicians.

handling any subject which he may be discussing has brought him to the front rank as a public speaker.

Why Not! The atmosphere of sociability and good cheer engendered by the repast and its accompaniments is to be but the fore-runner of better things to come. A splendid program has been prepared bringing to us at least two women speakers than which there are no better available in the state. One of these is Mrs. Peter F. Stair of Detroit, mother, director of girls’ summer camp activities, export in religious education, executive of the Methodist Childrens Home at Highland Park, and so on.

For the lecturer on this night, it is a pleasure to present a typical American, Hon. W. I. Nolan, in his lecture, “We, the People.” Mr. Nolan has for many years been prominent in public life and his is one continuous record of a fight for redblooded Americanism, of opposition to communism and radicalism of every sort which in any way threatens the free institutions of America. His broadminded, straightforward, sincere and progessive manner of

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Mrs. Stair Is worth coming to hear if there were to be no banquet, no sociability. No listener fails to smile her way in the confidence of the joy within the Christian family.

Heavier Oat Seeding Advised This Spring Late Season calls for Thicker Planting, Says M.A.C. Crop Men. Because of the unusually late season, farmers should use more oat and barley seed in their planting this spring, declares Prof. J. F. Cox, head of the MAC farm crops department. Instead of the usual six to eight packs per acre, growers are advised to plant nine or ten packs to the acre. "The majority of Michigan farmers will be forces to plant their oats and barley in May this year," says Prof. Cox. "Oats planted as late as this will not stand as well as usual, and a heaver planting is advisable. Nine or ten packs of either oats or barley should be planted to the acre this spring.

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Detroit - A nightly ferry service may be insisted upon, by the Detroit-Windsor councils. Saginaw - Consumers Power Company gave warning that a complete shutdown of the electric turbins due to failure to get coal. Corunna - William Jacobs, 80 years old, former sherrif, and Miss Emily Welfare, 63 years old, of Corunna, were married Monday Night. Washington - Ann Arbor, Mich., has a population of 19,517, or an increase of 4,699 or 31.7 percent in ten years, according to census figures. 100 Years Ago is sponsored each week on behalf of:

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Pay It Forward project Good Grief Charlie Brown! Brenda Cooper Brenda@thegrasslaketimes.com Charlie Brown certainly had it right. "Good Grief"! You remember how Charlie Brown would always say this and it became known as his motto. Sometimes when I watch episodes of Charlie Brown I can't actually believe how much bullying is in it! Like whoa! I don't know how we didn't realize it when we were kids but for the love - this cartoon character in his mustard yellow black chevron printed shirt was treated like crap! No wonder his motto was "Good Grief"! But the more I thought about this funny little character with his one piece of curly hair on the top of his head and his smart-alic gang of friends that he, for some reason, kept hanging out with, the more I thought that maybe there really is something to "Good Grief. Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. None of us are immune to it. We will all experience grief in some form or the other, whether it is losing a parent, a child, a loved one, or a beloved pet. The word grief itself is defined in this way: "Grief is a multifaceted response to the loss of someone or something that has died, to which a bond or affection

was formed." The definition itself explains how there can be good in grief. In order for someone to be impacted by a loss there has to be some type of bond formed. There is a quote that says "Don't smile because it's over; smile because it happened". When we experience a great loss or deep grief, at least for me, it helps to be grateful that the bond and relationship happened in the first place. I remember experiencing this when we lost our dog, Max. I remember reading another quote that said "When you have a dog, you will experience hundreds of good days and then have one horrible day". When I step back and think about that, it is really hard to not be grateful for the love and bond we had. For those hundreds, and for us, thousands of good days we had with our Maxie, we are forever grateful.

There is good...... I promise you, and I know this with certainty because God experienced deep grief too and something good came from it. God experienced grief when His son died on the cross and that had to be some deep deep grief. Even though God knew it was going to happen and even though it NEEDED to happen, it doesn't mean God didn't experience grief while His son suffered. But good came from that grief and good, I assure you, can come from your grief, too.

bury it because it will come no matter what you do. Feeling and experiencing grief is something we are meant to feel. Without grief we wouldn't have an appreciation for love. Without grief we wouldn't understand the deep deep bond that is possible.

No matter what kind of grief you are experiencing, there is good in it if you choose to see it. Feel your grief. Don't push it aside. Don't

Another quote says it well, too. "It's better to love and to have lost than to never have loved at all". Do you believe that? You see, when we grieve, our hearts feel like they are literally broken. Sometimes we feel like we will never be the same again, and for some of us, the truth of the matter is..... we won't. My friends... that's because we aren't meant to be. We aren't meant to be the same. We are meant to be changed. When we experience deep sorrow and grief, it changes us and it's up to us to determine how we will be changed. We can become bitter, resentful, or angry, or we can choose to be grateful, thankful, and find the good that comes in times of grief.

THANK YOU NOTE IDEAS for GRASS LAKE ESSENTIAL WORKERS

Henry Ford- Allegiance Workers Lake

Chelsea - St. Joseph Workers

School Teachers - Grass

School Lunch Volunteers

Pharmacy Employees

Computer Source

CP Credit Union

Farmer’s State Bank

Frank’s - Employees

USPS - Postal workers

Gas Station – Workers

Mugg-Bugg Mobile

Buddy’s

Savetime – Mobile

Coppernoll Hardware

DPW Workers

Fire Department

Senior Center

Ryan’s

Missy’s Grass Shack

Marco’s Pizza

Grass Lake Pizza Time

Grass Lake Laundromat

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St. Jacob Evangelical Lutheran Church 12501 Riethmiller Rd, Grass Lake, Michigan 49240 Pastor Kurt Uhlenbrauck Phone: (517) 522-4187 www.stjacobgrasslake.org

DROP BOX IS THE STEPS AT THE DEPOT – 210 E. Michigan Ave.

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THANK YOU NOTE IDEAS for GRASS LAKE ESSENTIAL WORKERS 1 Chelsea - St. Joseph Workers

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School Lunch Volunteers

Pharmacy Employees

Computer Source

CP Credit Union

Farmer’s State Bank

Frank’s - Employees

USPS - Postal workers

Gas Station – Workers

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Henry Ford- Allegiance Workers Lake

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MEMORIALSavetime DAY ––Mobile LIVE STREAM Coppernoll Hardware

DPWGrass Workers Fire Department Senioron Center The Lake Memorial Day Observance Program to be streamed Facebook Live, am. Go to:Shack American Legion PostPizza 252 or Joe Ryan’sMonday May 25, 2020 at 10:00 Missy’s Grass Marco’s DeBoe Facebook pages: Grass Lake PizzaPost Time Grass Lake Laundromat American Legion 252 https://www.facebook.com/groups/529596137206601/ Joe DeBoe https://www.facebook.com/joseph.deboe.5

DROP BOX IS THE STEPS AT THE DEPOT – 210 E. Michigan Ave.

As in past years the event will begin at the downtown Veteran’s Memorial followed by a procession to Maple Grove (west) Cemetery for a short graveside service. As social distancing has become the best defense against this virus The American Legion & Veterans of Foreign Wars urges everyone to use Facebook Live to be a part of this years’ Memorial Day ceremony. PLEASE FOLLOW SAFETY & SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES.

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I Need More…CONFIDENCE Meet Doug. As he toes the line for the final game of his senior year basketball season, he wonders if his scholarship dream is going to happen. Meet Kristin. As she graduates from college, she wonders if she’s adequate for her new job. Meet Samantha. As she faces her second round of chemotherapy, she wonders if she’s going to live. Meet Scott. As he says his vows to his wife, he silently wonders if his second marriage is going to last.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to many Memorial Day program cancellations. Because of that; The Grass Lake, American Legion & Veterans of Foreign Wars will provide a safe venue to observe our community’s Memorial Day ceremony; social 1 media.

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Have you been there? Doug, Kristin, Samantha, Scott, you and I all have one thing in common: we need confidence. Let’s face it; there are times in life that it’s easy to be filled with doubt. Doug doubted his future. Kristin doubted her abilities. Samantha doubted her treatment. Scott doubted his love. But there’s One whose future, abilities, treatment, and love never fail. That’s the true God revealed to us in the Bible. Our confidence to face whatever life throws our way including a pandemic comes from the promises God gives us in his Word. God kept his promise of sending a Savior for everyone. As our Savior, Jesus lived perfectly to give us

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confidence that his life counts for everyone. He died to make the payment necessary for our sins to be forgiven, no matter what we’ve done. He rose again to give us the confidence that one day we will be with him in heaven. And all this is God’s free gift by faith in Jesus. Because of Jesus, when we doubt our future, God reminds us, “I know the plans that I have for you” (Jeremiah 29:11). When we doubt our abilities, he assures us, “I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10). When we doubt our treatment plan, he promises, “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). When we doubt love, his Word helps us “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ” (Ephesians 3:18). That’s the difference only Jesus makes. When we doubt God’s protection, he promises, “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1a). Need more confidence? Jesus has what you need. You are invited to hear how Jesus can give you more confidence at St. Jacob. Confident in Christ, Pastor Kurt Uhlenbrauck

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Its Bob Lyke's 77th birthday this Friday May 15. He doesn't do facebook, emails or texts and because of the virus he is not getting out and about. He does so much for our club and cares for it like his second home. He has been around since the 60's and sailed with his dad and son Kyle. So to brighten his birthday please drop him a card or note in the mail or give him a call. Shhh its a surprise!! His address is 3135 Catalpa Jackson Michigan 49203.

George Long Elementary School and Grass Lake Middle School Counselor Ms. Jenkins is maintaining a list of resources that can be helpful for our students during our school closure. Go to https://www.smore.com/2ntbp to find clickable links to Ms. Jenkins' resources.

Auntie E's Thoughtful Tips By: Heather Nelson, BS, Certified Health Coach, and Entrepreneur.

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Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

Now’s your chance to join us. The new Auto Insurance Reform Law means you have more coverage options. On July 2, you’ll have six! Make sure you’re armed with information to make the right decisions. When you want the real deal, call me to learn more.

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Auntie E focuses on the positives regarding the Coronavirus…

Hello Grass Lake… How is everyone doing out there? Hopefully the social isolation is becoming somewhat of the “new normal” even though many businesses are beginning to open. Yesterday, I was listening to NPR; the physician interviewed whom has been treating Covid-19 positive patients closed with “Covid-19…The Humbler of Mankind.” This statement was exactly what I have thought from the beginning. Humble, we have had to set important aspects of our humanity aside in order to “Save Lives.” We will all be back together soon…most importantly as we continue to reopen businesses and go about our daily lives it is imperative that we move outward with caution. The continued need for facemasks will be essential until there is a vaccine or unless you have the immunity. Governor Gretchen Whitmer stated yesterday, “facemasks are not a suggestion this is a deadly virus” and we must protect the lives of others. Auntie E, is in search of local sewers or anyone that would like to donate cotton fabrics and

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¼ in. elastic. The need for cloth facemasks in our community is greatly needed and I would like to see all of us “Rosie the Riveters” come together. Who’s on board? The profits will be donated to aid in the continued needs of our community and to replace supplies. Contact: Heather Nelsoneliseinc@gmail.com Thank you to all of you in advance! We will designate a drop off or pick up plan and I will respond via email as to the location. Auntie E’s Tip…Dig through those containers and find the sewing supplies that you don’t need or want. Enjoy the warmer weather that is on its way:)

Stay Safe. Stay Home. Stay Positive.

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, I’m looking for some Potato Casserole recipes to help stretch my food budget. Tanya from McBain Kathy from Unionville says the time spent making her Roasted Beef Brisket is worth every minute. Eva from Quincy sent in her delicious recipe for Roast Lamb. Gary from Litchfield combines two zesty flavors in his recipe for Veal Roast with Lemon and Tarragon. 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. ROASTED BEEF BRISKET 5 lb brisket (not rolled), well 4 trimmed 2 1 1/2 t paprika 1 3 T lemon juice 1 1 large onion, sliced 3

cloves garlic t salt t black pepper 1/2 c water, or more bay leaves

DIRECTIONS: The night before, place brisket in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. In a small dish, mash garlic with salt. Add paprika, black pepper and lemon juice, mixing well. Spread mixture on both sides of brisket. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To roast – Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a roasting pan with non-stick vegetable spray. Place brisket in pan, fat side up. Add 1/2 cup of water. Bake, uncovered for 45 minutes until meat is nicely browned. Add water as necessary so drippings in bottom of pan don’t scorch. Place onion slices on top of brisket. Add 1 more cup of water and the bay leaves. Cover, reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for an additional one and a half hours. Add water as necessary for plenty of pan juices. Remove brisket from pan and slice thinly. Return meat to pan, putting it back in the original shape as much as possible. Bake for another 1 1/2 hours. Do not let bake dry. Serve with pan juices.

ROAST LAMB 5 lb leg of lamb (bone in) 6 garlic cloves, slivered 2 T coriander seeds, crushed 1/2 t crushed peppercorns 2 T shredded lemon peel 1 T olive oil 1 t cumin seed, crushed 1/2 t salt DIRECTIONS: Trim fat from lamb. Cut several 1/2 inch long slits in top and sides of roast. Insert garlic slivers into slits. In a small bowl, mix together coriander seed, lemon peel, olive oil, cumin seed, salt and peppercorns. Rub mixture over surface of lamb. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Place lamb on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until meat thermometer in thickest part of meat reaches 155 degrees, for medium doneness. Remove lamb from oven. Loosely cover with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes, slice and serve. VEAL ROAST WITH LEMON AND TARRAGON 4 lb veal shoulder roast 2 t grated lemon rind 1 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1 t dried tarragon or 1 T fresh 1 shallot, minced 1 1/2 c chicken broth 1/4 c flour 1 T lemon juice DIRECTIONS: Place roast in a shallow 9x13 inch roasting pan. Make 2 dozen 2-inch deep slits in top and sides of roast. Combine lemon rind, salt, pepper, tarragon and shallot in a small bowl. Insert some of mixture into each slit. Rub any remaining mixture over top of roast. Cook in the oven at 325 degrees for 2 1/2 hours until meat thermometer reaches 170 degrees. Transfer roast to a warm platter. Place pan juices and 1 cup of chicken broth in a saucepan. Heat to boiling. Whisk flour into remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Slowly add to saucepan and whisk to blend. Add lemon juice. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until gravy is smooth and thickened. Slice roast and serve with gravy.

Special thanks to our Veterans for replacing the flags at the east and west cemeteries on Saturday honoring the fallen.

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Latest Grass Lake Calendar Updates

Walberg Announces Grants for Local Health Centers to Expand Coronavirus Testing

As of May 5th, 2020

May 8, 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 that two community health centers in Michigan’s 7th District will receive additional federal grants to increase COVID-19 testing. The Center for Family Health in Jackson County will receive $561,199 and the Family Medical Center of Michigan with locations in Lenawee and Monroe Counties will receive $372,574. "Expanding the accessibility of testing, particularly among vulnerable populations, is key to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our communities safe and healthy. Getting more resources to boost testing capacity is welcome news for our local health centers and the patients that they serve,” said Walberg. This is the third round of grant funding that community health centers have received under federal Coronavirus response legislation. Today’s funding is made available through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which Walberg voted for and the House passed at the end of April. For more information and available resources, visit walberg.house. gov/coronavirus.

Important News From The Kitchens at Grass Lake Community Schools regarding FOOD DISTRIBUTION Tuesday, May 12th, 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

Sept – 9 "Theoretical Band" Central Security Alarm

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. All Artist, Times, and Events are subject to change.

DON'T FORGET DOUBLE PACKED LUNCH AND BREAKFAST TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020! WE HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THE VARIETY OF FOOD ITEMS! THIS WEEK WE WILL BE PASSING OUT SINGLE BOTTLES OF WATER TO QUENCH YOUR THIRST DONATED BY KELLY FUELS/EXPRESS MART. A BIG THANK YOU TO THEM FOR THEIR KIND GENEROSITY!

Cascades Humane Society

WE WILL ALSO HAVE TOOTHBRUSH/TOOTHPASTE BAGS DONATED BY SMILES ON WHEELS AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS, SO PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE OF THESE KITS WHEN PICKING UP YOUR MEALS. ANOTHER BIG THANK YOU TO SMILES ON WHEELS FOR THEIR DONATION.

Pet of the Week

1515 Carmen Drive Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 787-7387 Monday: Closed

COMING SOON: BOX KITS WITH CHICKEN AND PORK, VEGETABLES, AND/OR FRUIT. THESE WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE AND GIVEN OUT WITH BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MEALS.... MORE ON THIS SOON.

Tuesday-Saturday: 12-6 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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. REMINDER TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MAY 12, THROUGH MAY 14, 2020, WE WILL BE AT OUR LOCAL SITES DISTRIBUTING PACKED BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES! LOTS OF NEW ITEMS IN THESE SACK PACKS! THIS WILL GET YOU ENOUGH VARIETY OF FOOD TO LAST THROUGH MONDAY MAY 18, 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.

Connectinganimalsinneedwithpeoplewhocare.

Rider Sweet Rider came to CHS as a stray. A kitten herself who had three precious kittens. Rider is only 10 months old. With the help of one of our amazing foster moms, she cared for her babies until they were old enough to be neutered. Now she is ready for adoption. Ready to find that forever home.

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.

Napoleon This fella is called Napoleon, but he should be named ZOOM!

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.

He loves to run and zoom right by! What else does he love? Kisses, toys, kisses, snuggles, kisses, and, you know, more toys, snuggles and kisses…the usual puppy stuff. This 7-month-old, and he is looking for his forever home! If you think you might have space in your heart call us at 517.787.7387, ext#128 or #110. Please be patient because we are operating with a skeleton staff.

If questions, contact Food Services Director Kelly Bolton at 517-867-5597. 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

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Please note: Due to the National Coronavirus Quarantine, CHS has now gone to appointment only visits to limit foot traffic at this time. Please call us for an appointment @ (517) 787-7387. Thank you!

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