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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 is finally down to Fewer active cases than recovered. Michigan Active Cases: 19,099 Recovered: 32,360 Total 52,350 Jackson County Active Cases: 171 Recovered: 247 Total: 418

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Bars, restaurants, stores in some counties allowed to reopen

to protect ourselves and our families from the spread of COVID19,” Whitmer said in a statement.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that bars, restaurants and retail stores in some areas of the state can reopen beginning Friday.

The establishments must follow specific guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as they reopen.

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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

Monday’s reopening went about as smoothly as the companies could have hoped after being shut down for almost two months. The plants opened and everything slowed down, but in the end, there weren’t many complaints.

On a side note, from the Grass Lake Farmers Market: It’s a beautiful day to support local!

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Plants reopened with strict safety measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). There are also fewer people in the plants.

The counties included are all in northern Michigan. Businesses could start reopening as soon as Friday.

How first day of reopening went for autoworkers in Metro Detroit

Office work also will be able resume if work cannot be done remotely.

Thousands of Metro Detroit autoworkers were back on the job Monday as Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler assembly plants started rolling again.

“This is a big step, but we must all remember to continue doing our part

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 May 12, 2020 Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm. By Supervisor Stormont via Zoom. Board Members Present: Bray, Bednarski-Lynch, Loveland, Zenz, Stormont, Butterfield and Brennan. Items approved: 1. Consent Agenda – 2. April 14 Regular Meeting and April 28, 2020 Work Session Minutes 3. Monthly bills for General and Fire-including Payroll /Treasurer’s Report 4. T. Basore Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector letter of termination 5. T. Trudell new Plumbing Inspector 6. Trash Schedule change Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm. Prepared by Clerk Zenz. Approved by Supervisor Stormont.

Notice To Residents May 13, 2020

At the May 12, 2020 regular Township Board meeting held by Zoom the board has decided that with the current situation the Saturday Trash Service Schedule will be suspended until further notice. In the mean time all residents can take their items to : Modern Disposal 7245 S. Brooklyn Road Napoleon, MI Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. (THIS IS THE ONLY TIME) YOU WILL HAVE TO SCALE YOUR LOAD BOTH FULL AND EMPTY. YOU MUST HAVE A TOWNSHIP TRANSFER STATION TICKET OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE LOAD AND EXPECTED TO PAY AT THE TIME OF DUMPING AT THE SITE. THE TICKET MUST HAVE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS ON IT. YOU WILL HAVE TO UNLOAD ALL YOUR ITEMS YOURSELF.

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.

We hope that all residents will understand, we are trying to still offer a service but also making it safe and economical at the same time. Please call to make arrangements to get your 4 free tickets if you have not already picked them up. Should you have any other questions please phone 522-8464: Ext. 124 Supervisor Jim Stormont – jims@grasslakect.com Ext 134 Treasurer Tom Loveland – toml@grasslakect.com Ext 121 Clerk Cathy Zenz – cathyz@grasslakect.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

End-Of-Year Plans for iPad and Chromebook Returns and for Picking Up Personal Belongings FOR GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 11 (END-OF-YEAR PLANS FOR OUR SENIORS WILL BE COMING LATER THIS WEEK.)

May 19, 2020

Grass Lake Community Schools will be collecting school-issued Chromebooks, iPads and chargers beginning June 4 and running through June 12th. Please see the schedule below. Families will be dropping their devices off at their respective buildings. Families may however, drop all the devices off at one building if they have children in multiple buildings. Please make sure cases are on the device, name is on the device (stickers were located at the bottom) and charger is turned in. There will be a $25 fee for chargers not returned (checks made to “Grass Lake Schools”). If you are unable to make the assigned date, please email or call the building secretaries to set up another time.

The Grass Lake Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on January 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 373 Lakeside Drive, Grass Lake, MI 49240. At this time all interested parties will be heard on the request by Ronald and Rebecca Schmitz for a variance at 153 Highland Dr. The variance request is to Section 7.04, setbacks for R-2 (Residential). The Schmitz proposal is to enlarge the existing structure and be closer to the property boundary than is allowed by the Ordinance.

Please bring the Electronic Devices to the front doors and push the buzzer. Someone will buzz you in and you can leave the items on the table. You may also at this time pay for lunch accounts that are negative and drop off library books or pay for missing library books. Families will be notified of these by June 1st. At this time, students may also pick up their personal locker items as well as Elementary Spring Pictures. No one will be entering the buildings beyond the double doors. Please let the secretary know when you buzz in if you have items to pick up.

The property and request are more particularly described and on exhibit at the Township Office. Grass Lake Charter Township Office is open Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during which time the Zoning Ordinance/Zoning Map may be examined.

Scheduled times will be from 8:30am-2:30pm each day except June 10th June 4th Last Names beginning with A-D June 5th Last Names beginning with E-H June 8th Last Names beginning with I-L June 9th Last Names beginning with M-P June 10th (8:30am-7:30pm) Last Names beginning with Q-U and families that need an evening drop off June 11th Last Names beginning with V-Z June 12th anyone unable to drop off at other times, please call secretaries for an appointment.

Doug Lammers, Zoning Administrator Chris Payne, Chairperson of Zoning Board of Appeals Grass Lake Charter Township

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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 Tremendous Realism in Walsh Photoplay Article published May 20th, 1920 The Beast. One of the most realistic scenes ever put in a motion picture is a fight for life against the raging waters of a western river, shown in “The Beast,” a William Fox production starring George Walsh. This is a scene which,

but for the athletic prowess of the star, might have been vastly more realistic than intended. When the Walsh company went to Arizona to film the picture, it was found, that the river was at its height so the director, Richard Stanton, congratulated himself that he would have a torrent equal to the ability of his star, who is an expert swimmer and athlete, and quite up to the Fox requirements as to realism.

In accordance with the scenario specifications, into the raging waters plunged Walsh with a struggling girl in his arms. The swift, swirling current bore them down stream. It was hard swimming even for Walsh. Two wet heads bobbed above the fiood. Then occurred what the scenario did not call for. The swimmers struck a rock and were separated. Down stream was swept the girl, shrieking in earnest. Walsh pursued, as fast as he could swim, caught a lock of her hair and held on. She straggled madly, making it difficult to help her; hut the hero’s effort against that treacherous current and his final rescue of the heroine was “great,” according to the breathless watchers on the bank. “Biggest hit in the picture!” cried the delighted director. Then he looked at the cameraman. The man had been so filled with excitement and admiration over what was happening in the water that he forgot to grind—and thus had missed "the biggest hit of the picture,” as the director said. However, the scene is one of the biggest thrills of a photoplay that is filled with intense moments and which shows young Walsh in a most compelling role. “The Beast” will be shown at the Liberty theatre Sunday.

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Grand Rapids—Lewis C. Woodman, 75, prominent as an authority on bee culture, died of complications from a bee sting. He had lived here 62 years. Saginaw—Consumers Power company gave warning that a complete shutdown of gas is likely due to failure to get coal. Corunna—William Jacobs, 80 years old, former sheriff; and Miss Emily Welfare, 63 years old, of Corunna, were married Monday night. Washington—Ann Arbor, Mich., has a population of 19,516, or an increase of 4,699 or 31.7 per cent in ten years, according to census 100 Years Ago is sponsored each week on behalf of: figures.

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Pay It Forward project Spread Seeds of Kindness

the flowers bloom and to hopefully enjoy a bountiful harvest this year!

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It’s another new week Grass Lakers! I don’t know about you all but we’ve been trying to spend as much time outside as we can so we aren’t cooped up inside the house so much. The farmers are planting their crops, the frogs are singing and the mosquitoes…. Well let’s just say they are bugging the crap out of me already! We purchased our outdoor flowers and garden seedlings from Designs by Judy this year and have everything in the ground and in our pots! I don’t know about you but I am ready to enjoy this summer and to see all of

This week’s pay it forward project is right in line with outdoor projects and planting flowers and this is honestly one of my favorite pay it forward projects! I did this last year and I loved it and I hope you will participate this year with me! If you are planting flowers this year and are out at Meijer or if you are buying your blooms at “Designs by Judy” this year, grab an extra hanging basket or geranium and pay it forward to someone! Since we are all still in quarantine and a lot of us are still working from home, you may have to get creative with how you are going to pay it forward and share! Here is what you do – Buy an extra bloom or hanging basket and attach a notecard that reads “Something

special for you – Don’t forget to pay it forward!” and drop it off on someone’s front porch or leave it on the hood of someone’s car in town the next time you are running to the grocery store! This project is inexpensive, it’s super easy, and it doesn’t take a lot of time and can be done with your kiddos to get them involved, too. I hope this week you will be inspired by the spring and that you will grab a flower for yourself and then one to pass along to someone else! Some people could really use an extra smile and thoughtful gesture right now and this project could

really make someone’s day! It’s spring and planting season and this project comes at the perfect time to spread seeds of kindness to others in our community!

Happy planting Grass Lake!

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

ZOOMING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC: GRASS LAKE GRADS 2020 Sis boom-bah Sis-boom-bah Sis-boom-bah!

DROP BOX IS THE STEPS AT THE DEPOT – 210 E. Michigan Ave. THANK YOU NOTE IDEAS for GRASS LAKE ESSENTIAL WORKERS 1 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

Henry Ford- Allegiance Workers Lake

Buddy’s

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

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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. 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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WHAT’S UP WITH GRASS LAKE SCHOOLS? Grass Lake community schools are celebrating the 2020 graduates- via social media. It’s the sign of the times. The newly liberation motives, too. And word of the works has been received by Grass Lake. It’s a number’s game; Seniors-Covid-19 the number. Graduates sent out portraits - 105 of them, to be exact- for solidaryon Michigan Ave, where families and fans can see and help to send them off to higher levels. Blue skies and energy light up the occasion for “Today is the first day of the rest of your life!” Teachers and Administers encourage the new graduates. They pitched the sign along our Village as well.

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Brian Thompson is the Principal at Grass Lake High School. He set up the numbers with the portraits. Many hands make light work! “We thought it would bring them[the grads] up-who have waited for four years and they deserve it” Thompson said. Sweating along the avenue admiring the signs, and the potential they held. Maybe the class of 2020 will learn the drill: Live in the light and the day will not surprise you. Congratulations to all seniors!

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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.

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

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Auntie E focuses on the positives regarding the Coronavirus…

Hello Grass Lake…It’s time to talk about sleep! Have you experienced strange dreams or have trouble falling or staying asleep? Many people, are working from home and the lack of needing to commute allows us to sleep longer. According to Matthew Walker, professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, he states, that the stress of the coronavirus and being in our homes on “lockdown” is most likely to blame. The later that we sleep, the more rapid eye movement [REM] sleep; the stage of sleep where dreams occur. Some dreams can appear to be frightening because the brain processes information from our day and “sleeping” is a form of mental “overnight” therapy. The lack of sleep or losing a percentage of a sleep can be caused by the level of anxiety “we are all feeling” during this time. The difficulty for many, may be staying asleep; the to-do list starts “whirling” in our mind and “just

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think, of all the things, I could accomplish before everyone wakes up.” I use to do this when my kids were young, and by 12:00PM, it would feel like it is time for bed again. Talk about adrenal overload! Not recommended! We know we all need sleep but what are some tips on getting the proper amount of sleep. - Take a hot bath before bed. - Place a lavender plant next to your bed. Lavender, known to reduce anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. Lavender oil, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, good for minor burns, and scraps. - Before bed, read a paper book; stay away from the electronics, we all know this can impact our sleep. -If you are struggling with sleep or any other health concern contact your doctor right away. - Resource: Matthew Walker, Author: “Why We Sleep: Unlock the Power of Sleep and Dreams”

Stay Home. Stay Safe and take care of you! Love to All! We will be back together soon!

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The Recipe Exchange Dear Lynn, Do any of your readers have a good and easy strawberry and rhubarb pie recipe? Jan from Dundee Jill from Chelsea makes a big batch of Ginger Cookies so there’s some to enjoy right away and some to freeze for later. Linda from Auburn says her recipe for OrangeGinger cookies came from a relative in New England. Ken from Lapeer sent in his recipe for Spicy Pumpkin Cookies. 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. GINGER COOKIES

5 1/2 c flour 2 t baking powder 3/4 t ginger 1 c shortening 1 egg, beaten 1 c dark molasses

1 T baking soda 1 t salt 1 t cinnamon 1 c sugar 1/2 t vanilla 1/2 c strong coffee

DIRECTIONS: Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, molasses and coffee. Mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, blending well. Cover with a light cloth and chill for 2 hours. Roll dough out in batches to 1/4 inch thick (returning rest of dough to the refrigerator to keep chilled) on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a round 2 inch cookie cutter. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 12 dozen cookies. ORANGE-GINGER COOKIES 2 c flour 2 t ginger 1 t ground cloves 1/2 c vegetable shortening 1 c packed brown sugar 1/4 c molasses Sugar

2 t baking soda 11/2 t cinnamon 1 t salt 1/4 c unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 2 t grated orange peel

DIRECTIONS: Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt into a bowl then set aside. Using an electric mixer, combine shortening, butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses and orange peel. Beat until blended. Add flour mixture and mix by hand until just moistened. Cover and refrigerator for 1 hour. Using wet hands, form dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes, until cracked on top but still soft. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies. SPICY PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH VANILLA FROSTING Cookies: 2 c shortening 1-15 oz can pumpkin 2 t vanilla 2 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 1/2 t allspice 1 c chopped walnuts Vanilla Frosting: 1 c powdered sugar 1/4 t vanilla

2 2 4 2 1 2

c sugar eggs c flour t cinnamon t nutmeg c raisins

2 T butter, softened 2 to 3 t milk

DIRECTIONS: Cookies - In a large bowl cream together shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin, eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and allspice into a separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoonsful 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool before frosting. Frosting – Mix together powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Add milk, a teaspoon at a time, until spreading consistency.

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

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Walberg to Pelosi: The House Should Keep Working May 15, 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

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) today voted against Speaker Pelosi’s partisan proxy voting proposal and called on the House of Representatives to safely get back to work. H.Res. 965 ignores more than 200 years of precedent to put in place an untested system that undermines the constitutional responsibilities and deliberative process of the institution. "In the midst of extraordinary times, the House should stand and be counted, not stand on the sidelines. Voting by proxy is not going to cut it,” said Walberg. “Changing centuries-old rules without bipartisan consensus is concerning, and so is the top-down push to weaken the voice of the people and their elected representatives. Just like Americans across the country, the House can resume its legislative work in a safe manner with proper precautions. I remain committed to getting the job done on behalf of my constituents."

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 21, 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. 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.

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Linus Linus is a gorgeous, front declawed, 9-year-old cat. He needs time to make friends with strangers, but once he does, he is a lovebug who loves to lounge around and soak up the sun. I am neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on shots as well as tested negative for FeLV. If you’re interested in Linus please feel free to schedule an appointment to visit him at Cascades Humane Society. Please call us at 517.787.7387 ext. #128/#110, Tuesday through Saturday, noon-to-6pm, to make an appointment to visit with Linus.

Goldie This dog is a love. He spent the first part of his life on a chain. If there are kids at home they should be over the age of five. Since his days on a chain, Goldie has learned to be a house dog, but we’re looking for an experienced owner to adopt him. He is just shy of 5 years old, housebroken, neutered, up-to-date on his shots, microchipped and tested negative for Heartworm. He shows a strong prey drive, so no cats for this boy. He can be picky about his dog friends and seems to do better with females. Goldie is a big, lovable mush! His adoption fee is $150.

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. 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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