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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. Michigan Active Cases. Michigan Active Cases: 16,670 Jackson County Active Cases: 130 COVID-19 STATS IN JACKSON COUNTY

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Good news on the COVID-19 front for Jackson County. Out of 438 cumulative cases reported, 309 have officially recovered, leaving total active cases throughout the county at 130 cases. Total number of cumulative deaths since the outbreak are at 26. Per the graph below, Grass Lake Township total cumulative cases stand at 15.

Recovered: 38,434 Recovered: 308

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Total 55,104 Total: 438

Whitmer signs order to expand COVID-19 testing; doctor’s order no longer needed DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Order on Tuesday to expand testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) across the state. Executive Order 2020-104 expands the types of medical

personnel that can order a test, and creates a new category of community testing sites that offer testing to anyone with reason to be tested without an advance order, and without charging an out-ofpocket cost to any Michigander. Michigan retail businesses prepare for modified reopening Tuesday

Businesses have limited capacity, will have to take appointments

Retail businesses in MICHIGAN can finally reopen Tuesday, but some of the restrictions have them preparing for a completely different world. It’s been a slow ramp up and a major learning cure for businesses, especially the smaller ones. For customers, Tuesday will require some patience. Customers of Annabelle’s Couture in Berkley have learned to work within the new rules, using curbside service, online ordering and delivery.

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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

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced last week that retail and auto businesses, as well as nonessential medical procedures, could partially resume Tuesday. Whitmer’s order requires an appointment before customers enter retail stores.

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 Monday, May 18, 2020

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.)

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This meeting can’t be held at the township due to safety restrictions. It will be held on Zoom, contact Scott Bray at sbray@grasslakect.com to connect to the meeting.

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 June 11, 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. 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.

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. 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

Michigan EMS: Don’t delay calling 9-1-1 during a health emergency

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Avoiding calling 9-1-1 in an emergency can have devastating effects Lansing, Michigan – Michigan residents should not risk their lives in a health emergency by avoiding calling 9-1-1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s ambulance providers stressed today. The Michigan Association of Ambulance Services, and its member EMS agencies who serve 67 percent of Michigan counties, are seeing a troubling trend of people fearing to call 9-1-1 for heart attacks, strokes and other medical emergencies. “We don’t want to see people develop a permanent medical disability or die needlessly due to fear of COVID or burdening the medical system,” said Jack Fisher, MAAS president and executive director of Medic 1 Ambulance in Berrien County. “Every minute counts in a medical emergency and people should still call for help, even during this pandemic.” Michigan is not alone in this dangerous trend. Modern Healthcare reported that an American College of Emergency Physicians poll done at the end of April found that 29 percent of those surveyed avoided medical care due to COVID-19 concerns. In another survey by Morning Consult, 75 percent of Americans surveyed said they avoided healthcare because they were concerned about stressing the system. Michigan’s ambulance providers are prepared to safely care for patients with medical emergencies with protective gear and disinfecting protocols in place. EMS professionals are urging residents not jeopardize their health by avoiding calling for assistance. “Individuals did not stop having heart attacks and strokes when the coronavirus appeared,” said Ron Slagell, president and CEO of Huron Valley Ambulance and past-president of MAAS. “While it’s important to take the pandemic seriously, signs of serious health problems should not be ignored or pushed off.” The Michigan Association of Ambulance Services is a statewide trade association representing and advocating for ambulance services. MAAS members were responsible for more than 700,000 or 56 percent of ambulance transports in 2018. MAAS members also provide community paramedicine, ER diversion and 9-1-1 services in several areas of Michigan.

For more information, visit www.miambulance.org.

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SBAM launches resources to help small businesses get back to work safely

LANSING – To make preparing to resume operations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic easier, the Small Business Association of Michigan has developed a roadmap and resources to assist small businesses. “Getting back to work will require changes for small businesses that could be overwhelming,” said SBAM President Brian Calley. “We want to make this transition as simple as possible and that’s why we created a guide to getting back to work safely and resources to source personal protection equipment that will be needed. We hope these resources are helpful to small businesses during this difficult time.” The ‘Get Back to Work Safely Guide’ includes tips and resources for issues that small businesses may face including revising employee policies and employee handbooks, as well as talking with employees about new expectations. The guide also provides checklists on cleaning and health screenings as well as other considerations small businesses may need to take on in their facilities. The need for personal protection equipment in the workplace will be critical for a safe work environment for the foreseeable future. To ease the ability to obtain PPE, SBAM has compiled a list of sources where members can secure hand sanitizer, masks, barriers, gloves, face shields, gowns and shoe coverings and workplace safety posters. “SBAM is working hard to provide support to make next steps easier for small businesses as they try to look toward the future,” said SBAM CEO Rob Fowler. “We hope these resources make the road ahead a bit easier for our members.” A recent survey of SBAM members revealed that 14 percent of Michigan small businesses are not confident they will survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and 60 percent of those surveyed have had to lay off at least one employee. ---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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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 Michigan News 29 May 1919 Lansing—Advance information on the tabulations of the

state labor census taken April 15 indicate that women factory workers in Michigan have increased 100 per cent in the last year. In Ann Arbor a committee of faculty members is communicating with Detroit manufacturers to find out in what line trained women can be used with a view to establishing university courses in which to prepare them. Miss Helen Fraser of England, speaking in Ann Arbor on “What women must do to help win the war”, said that more than 7,000,000 women in England were doing war work. One-third of them had never worked before. She declared that women in many instances ran war plants, making airships, dreadnaughts and munitions with little aid from men.

Monroe—William Green, aged 50, was almost instantly killed when a Ford automobile in which he was

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riding collided with a Cadillac car. Lansing—Dr. George W. Dunphy, state veterinarian, sees no difficulty in producing brayless mules for army service. A simple operation, the removal of the vocal cords, would turn the trick with no decrease in the ability of the animals. Grand Rapids—Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a huge pile of straw at the American Box Board. The loss is estimated at nearly $50,000. The straw pile was 300 feet long, 70 feet wide and 60 feet high. Battle Creek—Gov. Sleeper in an address before the Rotary club said that Michigan was not only sending men and food to France, but is also furnishing iron ore and copper vitally needed by the allies, shipping automobiles and trucks in large numbers, furnishing salt and doing other things that should materially help in winning the war. Detroit—Ensign Stephen Potter, U.S. Naval Reserve, was killed in desperate combat with seven German seaplanes over the North sea. Potter and a companion battled gallantly against the V-shaped flying wedge of the Teutons and quit only when his machine, in flames, crashed into the sea. Grand Rapids—J. Alexander Bayne, 21 years old, a member of

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the Lafayette Escadrille, is dead in France of injuries suffered in an airplane accident. His father has received a cablegram from French authorities announcing the death. Bayne had been flying with the Escadrille several months, and was planning to be transferred to the American flying corps. Alma—Albert Eichorn started life at Marquette prison for the murder here of pretty 17 year old Beatrice Epler, who was found dead in a road in front of her home, having been strangled to death by Eichorn during a struggle for her honor in a house of ill repute, where the state charges she was lured by Mrs. Inez Johnson and Eichorn. Local and Personal An airplane passed over Grass Lake Tuesday in plain view of many people. Mr. W.A. Boland returned from a business trip to New York Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. George Wolfe motored to Camp Custer Sunday and said “Hello” to the soldier boys. Harry Hoopingarner who had expected to go with the soldier boys to Camp Custer received an extension of time for a few weeks but may be called on 24 hours notice at any time. Lyle Rohrer and Raymond

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Hamill enlisted in the U.S. service Tuesday and passed the preliminary examination in Jackson. They will leave Friday noon for the barracks at Columbus, Ohio. Bradford Carter, who has been permitted to conduct his business on an extension of time by the draft board was called on 24 hours notice to fill the quota for Jackson Co., and left Monday for Camp Custer. Mr. Walter Clark is expected home from California this week to take charge of the store. Percy Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Brooks of Waterloo township has enlisted in the U.S. service as a machinest and reported last Saturday at Columbus and was transferred to Valparaiso, Ind., where he will take a short course in preparation for his work. Pupils who were unable to attend the May examination on account of illness or some other satisfactory reason will be permitted to take the examination. John Kelly of Camp Custer visited the home folks over Sunday. Chas. Cadwell is building new cement porches and repainting his home and farm buildings.

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Pay It Forward project Spread Seeds of Kindness

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Grass Lake! It’s the perfect time to celebrate and honor all of the men & women that have fallen and that have fought for our freedom and that have protected our country. Thank you to all the men & women that have made the ultimate sacrifice and thank you to their families. We honor them this week. As our country and state begins to slowly open things back up after months of being quarantined, I

thought this week we could pay it forward in a different way. When we venture back out into businesses, stores, and restaurants, I think we should all remember that it’s a perfect time to offer grace. As businesses and others are preparing and starting a new normal; a different way of offering services and a different way of operating their business, I think it’s good to remember that we are all just trying to figure this out together. If we go into establishments and see mistakes, instead of whipping out our cell phones to take pictures or criticizing people for not doing what you think should be done, instead, let’s offer a kind word, a smile, and maybe even a compliment.

THANK YOU NOTE IDEAS for GRASS LAKE ESSENTIAL WORKERS Henry Ford- Allegiance Workers Lake

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If there is a gross mistake or something you see that could be better, speak kindly to the manager and offer some advice or help. Everyone is adjusting and doing the best they can and we need to remember that. It is easy to see the mistakes, so instead, let’s see what they are doing right. Let’s support businesses and employees that are coming back to work and that are opening back up and let’s offer grace, some love, and gratitude to those that are still here working hard to serve us and others.

we’ve missed them, how much we appreciate each other, and how we’ve grown through this time. Let’s pay it forward this week in love, in kindness, and gratitude!

Hope everyone has a great week and happy paying it forward!

Don’t forget, we have all gone through this together. There is not one person that has not been affected in some way through this whole COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s open up our country and show our communities how much

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

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By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. With your personal my Social Security account, you can:

During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?” You can find the answer at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links you to some of our most popular online services. You can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision, and do much more. Our newest my Social Security feature, Advance Designation, enables you to identify up to three people, in priority order, who you would like to serve as your potential representative payee in the event you ever need help managing your benefits. We have updated our Frequently Asked Questions at faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-10039 to answer questions you may have about Advance Designation.

• Estimate your future benefits with our Retirement Calculator to compare different dates or ages to begin receiving benefits;

You can also apply for Medicare online in less than 10 minutes with no forms to sign and often no required documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more information.

• Request a replacement Social Security card (in most States).

Visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare to apply for Medicare and find other important information. If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that birthday.

• Check the status of your Social Security application; • Review your work history; and

If you already receive benefits, you can also: • Get a benefit verification or proof of income letter; • Set up or change your direct deposit;

We’ve organized our Online Services webpage into four popular categories for easy navigation: • Review Your Information. You can access your secure, personal information and earnings history to make sure everything is correct. You can even print statements with ease. • Apply for Benefits. You can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits without having to visit a field office. • Manage Your Account. You can change your direct deposit information and your address online. • Find Help and Answers. We’ve answered your most frequently asked questions, and provided links to publications and other informational websites. Let your family and friends know they can do much of their business with us online at www.ssa.gov.

• Change your address; • Request a replacement Medicarecard; and • Get a Social Security 1099 form (SSA-1099). You can even use your personal my Social Security account to opt out of receiving certain notices by mail, such as the annual cost-of-living adjustments and the income-related monthly adjustment amount notice. Instead, through the Message Center you can receive secure, sensitive communications. Let your friends and family know that they can create a my Social Security account today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Vonda Van Til is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. 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 I started a rhubarb patch last year and it’s coming on strong. Does anyone have a recipe for Rhubarb Cake? Jenny from Battle Creek Jack from Tecumseh sent in his recipe for Baked German Potato Salad that is straight from the old country. Amy from Burr Oak made her Awesome Au Gratin Orbs for her family and they asked her to make it again. Laura from Coldwater says her Simply Potato Casserole can be made in the morning then popped in the oven later for dinner. 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. BAKED GERMAN POTATO SALAD

6 slices bacon 3/4 c chopped celery 3/4 c chopped green pepper 1/2 c mayonnaise 1 t celery seed

3 1/2 c cooked red potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes 3/4 c chopped onion 2 T Dijon mustard Salt and Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS: Cook bacon until crisp. Save 2 tablespoons of grease. Drain bacon on paper towels. Toss potatoes, celery, green pepper and onion with bacon grease. Mix crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to vegetables and mix to coat. Spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

DIRECTIONS: Bake potatoes then cool, peel and shred. In a large bowl, or the bowl of a food processor, combine onion powder, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper. Add shredded potatoes, mixing until well combined. Using an ice cream or cookie dough scoop, form each scoop of the mixture into a ball. Roll potato balls in Parmesan cheese until well coated. Cover and freeze. Store in plastic bags or freezer containers. To heat, place desired amount on a cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned. SIMPLY POTATO CASSEROLE 1 1/2c milk 6 T butter 2 lbs frozen, shredded 2 T dried minced onion potatoes Salt and Pepper to taste Parmesan cheese, grated DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan, bring milk and butter just to boiling. Stir in potatoes, dried onion, salt and pepper. Place in a buttered 2-quart casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until top is nicely browned. Makes 6 servings.

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Latest Grass Lake Calendar Updates

Walberg Announces $900,000 in Brownfields Grants for Michigan’s 7th District

As of May 5th, 2020

May 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 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $900,000 in Brownfields Grants to communities in Michigan’s 7th District. Funding from this program is utilized to help communities assess, clean up, and redevelop abandoned and contaminated properties. Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which led the effort to reauthorize funding for the Brownfields Program in the previous Congress. "The Brownfields Program is a proven tool for restoring former industrial sites and converting them into economic assets that benefit the community,” said Congressman Walberg. “I am pleased to see the EPA make targeted investments in Michigan that will make a difference for our environment and encourage local job growth. These federal funds could not come at a better time." "Grants awarded by EPA’s Brownfield Program provide communities and tribes across the country with an opportunity to transform contaminated sites into community assets,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Under President Trump’s leadership, EPA has delivered approximately $287 million in Brownfield grants directly to communities and nonprofits for cleanup and redevelopment, job creation, and economic development through the award of over 948 grants." Background on the Brownfields Grants: Jackson County will receive a $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant. Communitywide grant funds will be used to conduct eight Phase I and eight Phase II environmental site assessments. Grant funds also will be used to support community engagement and reuse planning activities. Assessment activities will focus on Ward 5 of the City of Jackson, which includes two Qualified Opportunity Zones. Priority sites include the Michner Plating industrial site, the Acme Industries manufacturing site, a former state prison, and four former gasoline underground storage tank sites. The Downriver Community Conference will receive a $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant. Community-wide grant funds will be used to conduct 30 Phase I and 25 Phase II environmental site assessments and up to 15 baseline environmental assessments. Grant funds also will be used to conduct community outreach activities. Coalition partners that are located in the 7th District include the City of Monroe, City of Tecumseh, the Port of Monroe, and Washtenaw County. Among the priority sites is the Port of Monroe Industrial Properties.

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.

Theis: Senate approves additional funding for front-line workers, others affected by COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Lana Theis said Wednesday that $524 million in federal COVID-19 funding was approved by the Senate to help deliver muchneeded supplies to front-line workers and support for families in need of financial assistance.

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“Michigan’s front-line health care, public safety, and other essential workers have been putting in long, hard hours to ensure our safety and well-being during the coronavirus crisis,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “While the governor’s administration has been sitting on this critical federal funding for weeks, today the Senate acted to direct that funding to ensure that our front-line workers can continue to get the resources they need to do their jobs and some financial help to take care of themselves and their families as we continue the fight to overcome COVID-19.”

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Senate Bill 690 would provide $100 million in support pay for first responders, such as police officers, firefighters and EMS workers; $50 million for additional testing supplies and personal protective equipment for workers at nursing, home health and day care facilities; $125 million to reduce child care costs for essential workers; and $178 million to increase pay by $3 an hour for direct care workers, including those who provide care for seniors in nursing homes, disabled individuals and individuals with mental illnesses.

Helena is a really great 9-year-old cat. She is amazing with children. She’s very laid back. She does better with other cats than with dogs. Helena is microchipped and spayed. She is up-to-date on shots. She was tested for FIV/ FeLV and that came back negative. Her adoption fee is $40. If interested, please call us to schedule an appointment at 517.787.7387 ext. #128/110.

Additionally, SB 690 would provide $12 million for food processors to ensure Michigan’s food supply remains safe and operational, $11 million for the Unemployment Insurance Agency to immediately hire more staff to help unemployed Michigan workers, $2.5 million in assistance to hospitality workers who are not eligible for unemployment benefits, $30 million for at-home learning and assessment support for schools, and $15 million for summer schools.

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“It’s important that we put this federal funding to good use, and quickly,” Theis said. “Our state has experienced significant hardship, both from a health care standpoint and economically, and I am hopeful this bill gets signed as soon as possible to help those who are helping us.” SB 690 now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Look at that smile! Sandy is a super friendly, lovable and affectionate, 7-year-old Pit Bull mix. She loves to cozy up in a blanket, and would love someone to join her ;). She knows basic commands, is housebroken, and, did I mention she loves to cuddle? Sandy is spayed, brought up-to-date on vaccines, tested negative for Heartworm and given medicine monthly for flea/Heartworm prevention. She’d love to meet you! Fill out an application for her on our website, chspets.org, and call us today at 517.787.7387, ext.#128/#110 to make an appointment to visit with sweet Sandy.

Please note: As Michigan starts to emerge from isolation we’re still taking precautions at CHS. Adoptions are being done on an appointment only basis during our regular days and hours.

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