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Not just horsing around Grosse Ile equestrian team wins district; places seventh in state PAULA NEUMAN Grosse Ile Grand

Grosse Ile High School’s Varsity Equestrian Team — all three members and their horses — have had a very good year.

They won their Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association district competition, were reserve champions at regionals and went on to finish seventh in their division in the state contest.

The girls — freshman Ava Abrahamson and sophomores Makenzie Hooker and Cecelia Lind — also compete as individuals in Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals, and have raked in awards there.

Cecelia has six national championship titles and 12 top 10 titles. Makenzie has won a regional championship, earned four reserve regional championships, and has eight Photo by Larry Caruso

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In 2020 Leo Stevenson has been recognized by: Forbes: “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” Barron’s: “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” list Forbes: “America’s Top 250 Wealth Advisors” list

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Continued from page 1 national top 10 titles.

Cecelia and Makenzie have been riding since they were in first grade, and also play basketball. Ava, who also plays hockey, started riding less than two years ago.

The girls stable their horses at Luton Riding Academy of Grosse Ile, and are coached by owners and island residents Ricki and Rob Luton, who train the athletes and their horses for free.

“We’ve coached the team for at least seven years now, and every year we’ve won our district competition,” Ricki said. “It’s our passion and we do it because we love it. This is one of our ways of giving back to the community.”

Equestrian competitors sometimes are told they’re not really athletes because the horses do all the work.

That’s absolutely false, Ricki said.

“A jockey works harder than any other athlete out there,” she said. “They’re using every muscle in their body.”

In fact, studies have shown that, pound-for-pound, jockeys are the strongest, quickest, most agile and most hardcore athletes in the world of sports.

“It takes a lot of leg strength to keep your balance and guide your horse,” Makenzie said. “And you use your core muscles to help keep your balance, and sometimes your arms are working, too. Pretty much everything in your body is working for riding, but the main muscles are your legs and your core. You build up a lot of strength over time.”

Ricki said, “Besides that, the girls not only have to worry about themselves, they have to worry about a 1,000-pound, four-legged animal.”

The equestrian team members practice for two or three hours every day after school, and also have to clean stalls, and feed and groom their horses.

“It’s very challenging,” Cecelia said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s really fun.”

Mental agility and endurance also are involved in MIHA competitions. Riders and their horses learn a variety of riding styles and riding patterns. Each event earns points for the rider, which are tallied for a team

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score. Competitions take place over three or four days, and the girls can spend nearly all of each day of a meet in the saddle.

“The MIHA sends out the patterns for each meet,” Makenzie said. “Then each day, five days a week, we go to the barn and practice the patterns until we know them by heart.

There are probably 14 patterns for each meet.”

Within each riding style discipline — saddleseat, hunt seat, bareback and Western —are events in showmanship (handling the horse), patterns, and rail classes (moving through paces along the edge of the show ring in a group).

In addition, trail events involve riding through various obstacles, weaving through cones or walking sideways along poles. Teams also compete in races and in games of precision, speed and cooperation.

The time in between events at a competition is just minutes, during which the riders have to switch their horses’ gear and don different outfits.

“It’s really crazy,” Mackenzie said.

“I’m going to be honest: It’s very stressful at first,” Cecelia said. “But after my first class (event), I’m not nervous anymore because I know what I’m going to do.”

All three members of the high school’s equestrian team own horses (Makenzie has three), but they don’t always ride their own mounts in MIHA meets, reserving them for national competitions with more predictable footing than what could be a muddy arena that has been rained on for days. The girls sometimes lease horses from the Lutons for the team events.

“Some of these girls’ horses are far too talented to go into something where the footing is uneven,” Ricki said.

Cecelia has won her national honors riding her horse H. S. Majestic, whom she calls Mikey. But riding one of the Lutons’ horses for team competition is something she also enjoys.

“I really like being able to ride a different horse and bond with a different horse,” Cecelia said. “You have to build a strong relationship with them so they’ll trust you and you’ll trust them. They are really smart.

You wouldn’t realize it until you’re actually on them and telling them what to do.”

Bonding with a horse can involve walking with it and feeding and grooming it as well as riding it, she said.

Makenzie rides two of her three horses — Indy and

Tryst — for team competition, and her third horse, Lovey, is reserved for national individual meets, she said.

“My horses know the difference between me and another rider,” Mackenzie said. “You create a bond with them over time. You just talk to them when you’re riding.

When you graze them, you go out there and sit with them, talk to them and just be with them. I really love doing that.

“I have anxiety, and when I’m around the horses I’m in my happy place. It’s kind of like my own therapy.

Someday I want to be a recreational therapist that helps people with PTSD and anxiety, and I want to do it equine.”

All of the team members are grateful to the Lutons for their excellent coaching and horse training, and to their parents for putting in the time, energy and money that allows them to compete. The Lutons transport the girls’ Photos by Larry Caruso horses to team competitions in their trailer, which helps with expenses.

And all of the families bring campers to the meets to save hotel expenses.

“My mom and dad both come and so do my dogs, and we stay in the camper,” Makenzie said.

Equestrian team competition is very much a family affair. The girls said their families moved to Grosse Ile to be near the Lutons’ facility at Centennial Farms, and Ricki and Rob are happy they moved there, too.

“A lot of communities don’t have a farm right in their backyard,” Ricki said.

“We have the country right in the middle of the community for everyone to enjoy. My husband is a very talented trainer, and some pretty good riders have come out of our farm.”

Riding lessons are available there for all ages and abilities.

“People can take it anywhere from just exercising to competing on a national level,” Ricki said. “People can get into it as much or as little as they want to.”

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One simple move for a full-body workout

Sometimes there isn’t enough time in the day to get a long workout in.

Good thing there’s the reverse lunge twist to give you a full-body workout in just a few simple steps: Step 1: Stand with feet hips-width apart keeping your spine straight and tailbone slightly tucked.

Step 2: Hold a rolled towel out in front of you with both hands at shoulder level, as if you’re pulling it apart. Inhale.

Step 3: On the exhale, step your right foot back into a reverse lunge. Left knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle.

Step 4: Twist to the left, using the towel to leverage the twist. Keep your legs and hips square as you twist.

Step 5: On the inhale, untwist back to the reverse lunge, then step back to standing.

Repeat on the other side. That’s one rep. Complete three to four sets of 15 to 20 reps.

Easing Carpal Tunnel pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is what’s known as a “repetitive stress injury” and is the result of pressure on the median nerve.

Commonly caused by repetitive motions such as typing, cleaning, and assembly line work, it often

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presents as pain and numbness in the hand and wrist.

As it progresses, it can greatly impact daily activities.

Here are a few tips for easing carpal tunnel pain: n Take frequent breaks from repetitive work to rest your hands n Apply ice to reduce inflammation and swelling n Wear a wrist splint n Avoid activities that aggravate symptoms (if possible) If you’re experiencing carpal tunnel pain,

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And, fortunately, creating an ergonomic work space for your child doesn’t have to be difficult.

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Annual Christmas Auction Responds to Growing Conditions

Garden Club replants and continues blooming The Grosse Ile Garden Club is partnering with the Grosse Ile Rotary, Kiwanis, Goodfellows and Sacred Heart Church’s Food Pantry to sow seeds of joy this coming holiday season.

Faced with cancelling their annual, highly successful Christmas Charity Auction, usually held the first week of December, BILL the GIGC Board of STEVENSON Directors decided to Grosse Ile Grand dig deeper and figure out a way to advance their philanthropic mission during this global pandemic.

The Garden Club is one of the oldest service organizations on Grosse Ile, founded in 1927.

During each year, they plant and nurture at least eight gardens scattered throughout the Island: The “Welcome to Grosse Ile” plot near the county bridge, the “Four Corners” garden, the Blue Star Memorial, the award winning “Flowering of Macomb” hanging baskets, the Wildlife Sanctuary, Rosie’s Garden on 3rd Street—in memory of Rosie Meyer, Centennial Farm Butterfly Garden, and the Treaty Tree tablet recognizing the purchase of Grosse Ile by the Macomb brothers from the Potawatomie natives.

The club also volunteers at the Piet Oudolfdesigned garden at the Belle Isle Conservancy in Detroit, where last year they helped purchase and plant 525 Hummelo plants, the 2019 perennial plant of the year.

Garden Club President Barb Carroll explains, “The Grosse Ile Garden Club does more than maintain the many beautiful areas of Grosse Ile. Its purpose is to operate for the ‘benevolent, charitable, scientific, and educational well-being of the community, the Michigan and National Garden Clubs of America.’ Many people do not know about the charitable fundraising aspect of our organization.

“We have had a supportive relationship with the Salvation Army since 1968, and began our Christmas Charity Auction in 1974. Now, more than ever, the needs for giving are much greater, so we had to do something to carry on our tradition of making our little corner of the world, a much better place to live.”

Christmas Charity Auction chairpersons, Kay Cozzi and Elaine Aho echo Carroll’s response, hoping the members of all the Grosse Ile service associations and community members who would normally purchase items or would bid at the action would open their hearts to donations this year.

“Sadly the GIGC will not host our annual Charity Auction at Centennial Farm due to the COVID-19 virus, but there are many other ways to help out for those less fortunate,” said Cozzi.

So here’s how it will work for 2020:

The Garden Club is requesting that two checks should to be made out directly to each charity for tax purposes—“Downriver Salvation Army” and “Grosse Ile Goodfellows” Donors are encouraged to give half of their donated amount to each charity. Checks may be sent to: Grosse Ile Garden Club, P.O. Box 413 Grosse Ile, MI 48138.

Further, there will be a different opportunity to support the Salvation Army.

On Nov. 19 and 20 the Grosse Ile Garden Club will be matching donations collected by the Salvation Army in their Red Kettle drive at the Grosse Ile Kroger store. There will be a sign identifying this Garden Club event, to remind people to give during this holiday season.

Normally, attendees at the Christmas Charity Auction bring nonperishable items or canned goods as an admission “fee” to enter the auction. This year, non-perishable items and canned goods (remember to check the expiration date) may be dropped off at the Sacred Heart Church front office entrance.

Christian Service Director, Terry Morreau is at the church to accept donations, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The church office number is 734-676-1378, ext.

210. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but could arrange to meet donors for a special drop-off, if necessary. Boxes and carts will be outside the entrance and in the foyer for deposits.

“People may not be aware that we have been operating a food pantry on Grosse Ile for 21 years,” said Morreau. “We not only service Grosse Ile,

but we have the Veterans Association, and other churches off island who need food. We give to women’s shelters, abuse centers, and even supply food to a center in Detroit where immigrants can get food without fear of deportation.

“I am grateful to the late Father Flynn who gave us the O.K.to have a food pantry at Sacred Heart.

We are grateful for the churches and charities here

on the island who support us with food donations, gift cards and cash to purchase meat. We give gift cards to the clients for milk, bread, eggs, and other essential items for survival.”

The Grosse Ile Garden Club will be collecting items at their November and December business meetings from members and friends. They will deliver the checks and cans to the Salvation Army and Goodfellows, Dec. 14, 2020.

Know that, “When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.” ~ Minnie Aumonier

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GIEF celebrates milestone of giving BILL STEVENSON Grosse Ile Grand

archives of the GIEF, the first grants given by the Foundation occurred in 1996. $100 was given to the GIVE program, the Grosse Ile Volunteer Effort.

The amount of $500 was granted to Parke Lane Elementary for a Bioscope

“A Totally Awesome 80’s Party,” was cancelled. And, the $25 for 25 (years) capital campaign was stalled.

But, undaunted, the GIEF Board met via Zoom meetings, and were able to approve those grants submitted by teachers and community members.

Township Schools employee may apply for a GIEF grant. Grant applications must address the foundation’s mission of “supporting creative and exemplary educational opportunities through the school system or community.”

The Grosse Ile Educational Foundation has passed another milestone.

Just this past March, the GIEF celebrated its 25th anniversary as a non-profit organization devoted to supporting educational endeavors in both the Grosse Ile Township Schools and the community overall.

On October 28, 2020, the Board of Directors was pleased to announce that the GIEF had passed the $1.5 million mark in grants funding programs and projects to enhance the educational opportunities for Grosse Ile children and adults.

Incorporated on March 9, 1995, as a 501(c) non-profit organization, the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation has grown throughout its history, true Arts and Humanities are one of the eight key areas of interest for the Grosse Ile Educational foundation. The others to its tradition of going “Above and are: Foreign Language, Lifetime Fitness, Science and Math, Curriculum Enhancement, Leadership and Diversity, Beyond.”

Outdoor/Environmental Education, and Technology.

The original Board of Directors included Patti Mans, Sally Hawk, Jan Smith, Micro Projector, and $100 was Even in the midst of a pandemic, Grants can be completed and Superintendent Harrison Cass, provided for the Grosse Ile Children’s the $1.5 million dollar mark was submitted electronically at www.

Jr., John Colina, Debra Holzworth, Choir. The total GIEF giving that year achieved granting Parke Lane gieducationalfoundation.org.

Mary Kasperek, Merri Lewis, Wally - $700.

Elementary teachers $900 to attend Donations can also be made on the Prechter, Rosemary Rogers, and Ann From that year forward to 2008, national literacy consultant, Jan website, and include the annual fund, Schiebner. you can draw an ascending trend line Richardson’s Teaching Reading in planned giving, memorial or honorary GIEF President and founding in the number of grants awarded.

Small Groups conference—training gifts, or appreciated assets Further, Board member, Kurt Kobiljak asserts, Even the year after the Great designed to use student assessment specific funding can be contributed to “The Foundation’s presence in our Recession, donations and fundraising data to plan targeted instruction to the three endowments, managed by the community remains clear—to fund came back, and the GIEF was able to meet the individual needs of students.

GIEF: educational and school programs provide even more to the schools and Parke Lane teachers Lindsey Parsons, The Edward Mayne Endowment for to provide exceptional learning community.

Kallie Davey, Shelby Rempel, and Teacher Education throughout Grosse Ile.” Talk about big trees from little Mariah Nemeth were so excited, they The Kristin Connors Endowment for “It’s been a tremendous blessing for acorns grow. submitted and received an additional Foreign Language and International our community and schools to have Last year, the GIEF partnered grant for $1596 for student materials Studies seen the Foundation touch so many with the Grosse Ile Music Boosters to implement the program.

The Anthony Dubuar Endowment aspects of life on Grosse Ile. During in hosting the highly successful The $1.5 million dollar threshold Fund for Health, Physical Education these last 25 years, I have had the Derby Day fundraiser. The grant for was broken. and Fitness. privilege of working with so many grades K through 12, provided new Grosse Ile residents should And, when we get back in person incredible board members who have instruments, music, and specialized know that the GIEF has prioritized to person action, GIEF volunteers for given of their time and talent. We training came in two requests. One is eight key areas of interest: Arts and events or fundraising activities are could not do the things we wanted September, 2019 for $79,289, the other Humanities, Foreign Language, always needed. to do with the continued support supplemental grant was approved in Lifetime Fitness, Science and Math, So now, more than ever, the need and generosity of our donors.” said October for an additional $26,281, for Curriculum Enhancement, Leadership to go “Above and Beyond” is evident.

Kobiljak. a total of $105,570. and Diversity, Outdoor/Environmental We need to remember the words of the “To have passed the $1.5 million This year, as the COVID-19 scare Education, and Technology. late Robert F. Kennedy, “the future is mark in giving back is phenomenal.” swept through and upended life as we Any Grosse Ile non-profit not a gift ... it is an achievement.”

Indeed, combing through the know it, the GIEF planned fundraiser, community group or Grosse Ile

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Still painting COVID-19 pandemic or not, Grosse Ile still got together -- in a socially distanced manor, of course -- to celebrate Paint the Town Red. The annual event is usually run in conjunction with Grosse Ile High School’s Homecoming, but because that was different this year, as well, Paint the Town was a standalone event. The community got together on Macomb street and enjoyed special events from the town’s merchants and the small-town camaraderie that Grosse Ile is known for. Photos courtesy of Grosse Ile DDA

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It’s our turn at bat, friends: Think local first For the past three years, this paper’s November edition has featured a varying but similarly themed column by yours truly, asking you, dear readers, to think before you select who gets the money that you spend at Christmas time on gifts.

“Think Local” precepts and movements have at their hearts a bunch of people with genuine concern for what is lost if independent and locally owned businesses find their annual revenues diminished to the point of being no longer viable. It’s most noticeable and able to be influenced at this time of year.

Opening a store Peter requires a dazzling Rose leap of faith. Leases, Grosse Ile Grand signage, supplies and most of all, inventory. People open their stores with high hopes of having enough other people buy into their passion, personality and commitment to make their stores fly.

It only works if the niche is robust enough to be worthy. And if it is worthy, it still requires the owner to be insanely dedicated, working longer hours than they envisioned, and likely making less money than they hoped. All so they can deliver something to the area they serve that is unique and happy and connected to the people that like it.

Virtually all of these people intuitively understand that other indies need that same level of buy-in and support, and they do it -- they spend locally!

By the way, support doesn’t mean buying when you don’t like what is offered. Support means buying from them as if it was your son or daughter or wife or friend, when you could get it at bigger places or internet sites.

I have referred a few times to the idea of our society having “lost the thread.” I really hate it that it never occurs to people that there is a huge difference in the health and vitality of a city and region that is tied directly to where people get the things they need and want.

If anyone out there thinks that I don’t understand the appeal and lure of Amazon (for instance), you’re mistaken.

It is brilliant. And, it is also devastating to every local economy throughout the nation.

Every single city becomes less and less vibrant and attractive as a “cool place” if the businesses that populate and serve have their niches become less and less prosperous because customers click or go to big, publicly traded behemoths that exist to siphon money back to headquarters and stockholders.

As that erosion progresses, fewer and fewer businesses open their doors every morning in the cities that once hummed. The city becomes a shell of its former self, because customers that could be engaged and determined to keep their cities alive and well, buzzing like a bee hive, don’t.

When people click to buy because it is “easier” they are also saying that the vitality of their region

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is not their concern or their responsibility.

That’s not how communities used to be. We used to care, collectively and as a society. Indeed, we have lost the thread.

We simply want to get what we want, and we really couldn’t care less about all that “community” nonsense.

Knowing full well that corporations (both brick

and mortar and internet) strategize continually to take as much as possible away just rankles me.

They don’t use the local architect (at least three in Wyandotte alone), nor the local CPA and attorney, or food supply company, or anything that is sourced locally by local businesses.

That’s less money in the area that could have been income for people that would spend it locally as well. Then, any profitability of the operation is removed from each local economy, too, so it doesn’t circulate here; it goes elsewhere.

Three-and-a-half times more money stays local with indie choices, with ripple after-spending echoing out, being spent over and over again.

Compared to simply sending it away, choosing to not even consider the loss of the power of our choices, nor the benefit of or loss to the greater local good.

The stakes have never been higher, friends. I implore you to shift your shopping, as much as you can.

Sure, I’m biased, but that doesn’t make me wrong.

We’re losing Indie businesses at too fast of a clip.

The next several weeks of holiday shopping will have an impact, either positive or negative.

Let’s all try our best to make our corner of the Indie world a little bit better.

Reports indicate that many intend to do all of their shopping online this year. We just can’t let that happen here without a solid effort to push back hard.

Think first; Be Local, be a forceful influence for good: Shop Local. Eat at Indie restaurants when you do, too.

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LISTENING IN ON THE ISLAND

Virus and pandemic have allowed us time to read I’ve read a stack of books during this pandemic and really enjoyed The Wright Brothers. Little did I know until I read the book that when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969, he carried with him PAMELA A. a patch of muslin from the Wright FRUCCI Brothers’ first plane flight in 1903!

Grosse Ile Grand I’d like to quote a paragraph from David McCoullough’s book The Wright Brothers: This reflects what the French thought of Wilbur Wright, who spent several years in France after he and his brother Orville launched the first air-plane flight in 1903.

The book says: Wilbur Wright exemplifies “The grit and indomitable perseverance that characterizes American efforts in every department of activity.”

Rumleys celebrate homecoming after three years It was at a Christmas party at their home at 21000 East River Road three years ago that Jon and Lori Rumley found out that a flaw in their chimney caused a major fire when they threw some logs in their fireplace.

Soon after Jon discovered smoke coming up through the floorboards in the third story of their home.

He called our volunteer firemen.

Even though they were enjoying a Christmas party of their own, our guys dropped everything and went to the rescue.

It took them six hours to finally put out the fire with a lot of water poured into the home.

Now after three years of restoration, (replastering and painting) the Rumleys, who have been living in a condo many miles south of their home, moved back to their home the last week of October.

Class of ’50 scrapbook makes rounds of alumni I’ve been keeping a scrapbook of our class ever since graduating from Grosse Ile High School in 1950.

It covers the many reunions we’ve enjoyed through the years plus a yearly update and current list of those who are still around after 70 years.

To share with classmates, I boxed and sent it to Bob Page in Okemos, MI who sent it to John Vanderzee in Florida, who sent it to the now deceased Mary Day Bradbury in California, whose son sent it to Joan Neal Travioli in Stanwood, MI who returned it to me.

To avoid being “dumped” when I’m “long gone,” I called Marylou Jansen, assistant principal at GIHS. “Any interest in the Class of ’50 scrapbook?” I asked.

She said, “Yes…for our archives.”

I was happy to think that maybe 100 years from now, some future high school students might enjoy reading what GIHS students were up to in the 1950s!

Navajo blanket sadly not worth one million dollars When our granddaughter cuddled up in our Navajo blanket we’d had since we got it from our former landlady in 1972, our daughter Marti went on line to see if it was as valuable as our landlady had said 50 years ago.

She found out that Navajo blankets had brought in over $1 million on the Antiques RoadShow.

Wow! Was ours worth that much? We scheduled an appointment with the appraiser at the Dumouchelle Gallery in Detroit and took the blanket.

We were told that the Navajo blankets worth that much were made by the Indians in NW America and Alaska and were very colorful. Ours was not one of those since ours was gray, black, and red. However, the appraiser said it was worth $200-400!

The Fruccis appreciates gift of poster from Bill Smoke Bill Smoke, who grew up on Grosse Ile but now lives in Niles, knew that our daughter Marti was in charge of ceremonies for the Los Angeles Olympics.

(He was a kayak medal winner back in the 60s.)

He brought us a large framed poster of the closing ceremonies in 1984.

When our family gathered together last September, Jack and I staged a mini ceremony and unveiled the poster.

Whenever Marti visits from New York city, the poster will be hanging in her bedroom of the home she bought on East River Road, where her folks are living and enjoying the view of the waterfront.

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TELESCOPING THE TOWNSHIP

We owe Dyan VanFossen for making glass recycling possible named after Barbara Lane, my best friend in high school. When her family moved here from Dearborn, she expressed concern that Grosse Ile might some day float out to Lake Erie!

I reassured her we were a solid hunk of land and even wrote a poem about her fears: Grosse Ile’s attached to a hunk of land, But my high school buddy just couldn’t understand.

“What’s goin’ to keep it from floatin’out to sea?”

With a voice of panic she would say to me.

“Don’t worry, my friend,” I’d reply decidedly, “The Island has an anchor and it won’t break free!”

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When Grosse Ile township residents found out that Priority Waste, who took over the trash and recycling routes on the Island, collected all recyclables except glass, a lot of us said “So be it,” but not Dyan VanFossen.

When her family was skiing in the French Alps, she saw that many of the towns had recycling bins that included glass.

Then she went to work on Grosse Ile. One of her first contacts was Bill Costick, who heads the Department of Public Services Commission. Bill helped set up a meeting with Derek Thiel, head of the department and Priority Waste. This led to contacting Glass Recycling in Dearborn, which said it would pick up glass on Grosse Ile once Priority Waste set up a bin in the parking lot of the township.

This was accomplished thanks to the perseverance of Dyan VanFossen.

The bin has been emptied several times, but a problem has developed with a capital P. Instead of depositing just glass, as the signage clearly states, people have been dropping off ceramic dishes, mirrors and light bulbs.

Also, if thoughtless recyclers find the bin full of glass, rather than coming back another day, (it gets emptied and returned within 24-48 hours) they leave their glass containers next to the bin.

This means that DPS workers have to take the time away from their regular job and put the glass in the bin.

More seriously, if contaminants make the glass unrecyclable, the service may have to be discontinued.

VanFossen reminds recyclers on the Island, who appreciate having glass recycling available, that the bin is only “on trial.”

If the problems of wrong items dumped in the bin and leaving glass outside the bin aren’t resolved, the service will be discontinued.

Dyan, who achieved glass recycling on the Island, visualizes a future where we Americans really embrace the environment and do more to make

wind and solar energy possible. She would like us “to leave the world a better place after we’re gone.”

Many Grosse Ile streets are named after local residents Now that COV-19 has eliminated a lot of out-of-house activities, I’ve been catching up on reading the many books that have accumulated on my bookshelf.

One recent book I just read is H.C.L. Jackson’s collection of short pieces that once appeared in his column he used to write for The Detroit News on the back page called “Listening in on Detroit.” (I took his idea and changed the name and location to “Listening in on the Island.”)

This got me to thinking about how many streets on the Island are named after people who used to (and some who still do) live here. like H.C.L. Jackson.

I came up with quite a list: Boucher, Brodhead, Cadillac, Coolsaet, Gage, Grays Drive, Groh, Ives, Knudsen, Lafayette, Barbara Lane, Macomb, O’Donnell, Rucker, Stout, Swan and Voigt.

Actually, Barbara Lane wasn’t

The Island House, where St. James Church and Chapel are located, burned in 1936 When I give tours of Grosse Ile, we drive by where St. James Church and Chapel are located on East River Road.

We usually stop where out-oftowners can see the interior of the historic chapel built with the life savings of a former slave Lisette Denison Forth in 1868.

It also has a Tiffany stained glass window said by that New York company to be the best example of church window art anywhere in America!

But on the grounds where St. James is now located was once a hotel called the Island House. Unfortunately, it closed in 1935 and burned to the ground in 1936 but it had an interesting history.

In 1924 President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge stayed there; Orville Wright in 1929; and the Prince of Wales, who abdicated the crown of England when he married an American divorcee.

The Wonder Well is only a memory of the old days on Grosse Ile When I was growing up on South Pointe from the 1930s to 50s, there was a lot of traffic heading for the Wonder Well at the end of our street.

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TELESCOPING Continued from page 16

It attracted folks from all over to drink the mineral water that flowed from the well dug when searching for oil in 1904.

No oil was found but it tapped into an underground stream of water from upper Michigan that was loaded with minerals, even the strong smelling sulfur.

Don Swan ran the Wonder Well and bottled the water. When he passed

away in 1994, the well dried up.

The property where the Wonder Well once was located was sold and in its place is a brand new house, pictured here.

Could the Islanders theater group, which dissolved in 2007, have a rebirth?

When we lost Dianne Batch and Jill Ryan, two talented former actresses who were active in the Islanders theater group in their day, I got to thinking that in their memory, after 13 years of inactivity, maybe it’s time for

a revival?

When the Islanders folded in 2007, its treasury of $12,000 went to two different causes: a bench in honor of its founding in 1926 was donated to the Commons at the corner of Macomb Street and Meridian and $6,000 was donated to the Boar’s Head festivals.

I’ve been approached by a current Island resident who asked if there’s a chance for the Islanders to start up again?

I checked with Krista Ewbank, who founded the Open Book Theater in Trenton and has directed past performances of the Boar’s Head and high school plays, about what she thought of the idea and she was positive about it.

It would be interesting to find out if there are more positive people out there!

The VFW has opened their door to a gathering to see if there’s enough interest for a rebirth of the Islanders.

As a first effort of a rebirth, I visualize a variety show with short acts by talented people.

If you’re among those who believe in the idea, please join us at the VFW

on Macomb Street on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m.

We will be sitting six feet apart and when we meet, decide if the idea will fly or die!

A short poem is only a memory but comes back to mind on occasion Many years ago when I was active with the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, I attended a conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

There, a speaker at one of the many workshops recited a short poem that I memorized and use on many occasions.

I even recited it at the worldwide conference of Presbyterian Women in Louisville, KY. They liked it so much, it was reprinted the next day in their daily newsletter. (I might even recite it at the gathering discussing if there’s enough interest for a rebirth of the Islanders theater group.)

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The Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile would like to thank all the sponsors and participants it had for this year’s Scavenger Hunt.

The club would also like to thank Gary Kadau and the Grosse Ile Historical Society for all the questions and pictures they provided for the event.

The event would not have worked without them.

This year’s event had over 200 participants (who wore masks and practiced social distancing).

Residents responded by saying they had lived here their whole lives and they never knew about all the history this island holds.

Participants of the event said that the best prize of all was the information they found out on the Scavenger Hunt that makes Grosse Ile such a special place to live.

The Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile look forward to making the Scavenger Hunt a yearly tradition.

Congratulations to the winners of the 14 prize baskets.

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The lifetime barbecue expertise of three brothers has come to Grosse Ile. Marvin, Darrell and Steve Sullivan recently opened Sully’s BBQ at 8537 Macomb, and despite limitations resulting from a worldwide pandemic, islanders are eating it up.

“The community has really welcomed us with open arms,” Darrell said. “Of course, we’ve been backyard barbecue experts all our life, but this is our first restaurant venture.”

It’s a natural evolution, he said, noting that the three have hosted events and private parties featuring their favorite foods.

“Everyone tells you how good it is, and then maybe they ask you to make them sauce,” Darrell said. “One day you just jump in.”

Before that jump, the Sullivans, who all hail from Downriver, toured the area looking for the right place to set up shop.

“Grosse Ile just seemed like the perfect storm,” Darrell said. “It’s a quiet community where I didn’t see anything like what we wanted to do. The location is great. There wasn’t a formula. One day we were just driving and said, ‘Hey, that’s the perfect location.’”

The Sullivans opened just two weeks before the coronavirus situation hit and they had to change their whole menu to accommodate carryout. Because of the newness, however customers didn’t notice it much.

“It wasn’t a big shock for them,” Darrell said. “That worked out in our favor, I believe.”

A sitdown opening could happen as soon as August, allowing patrons to experience the 1,700-square-foot dining space and full bar.

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Speaking of apple recipes, I recently received the following email: Hi, Evelyn, I’m a longtime fan of yours! Every Wednesday, my dad would pick up the Mellus and the News Herald. We would spend the evening reading the papers cover to cover. I loved your recipe column and I may be mistaken, but do you remember an apple cake by the name of Mrs. Dula’s Apple Cake? Or very similar? If you have this gem of a recipe (I believe it called for a cup of oil, had walnuts and raw apples), could you republish it or send it to me? Thank you for so many fond memories! ~ Susan Brown Hi, Susan, Mrs. Eleanor Dula’s Raw Apple Cake, from the 1970s, was the all-time most popular recipe ever published in my Kitchen Korner column in the Mellus (and is one of my own favorites). You are not mistaken — the original recipe called for a cup of oil, but I revised it a bit in 2017, when it appeared in my Grosse Ile Grand Culinary Capers column. I had reduced the oil to ¾ cup and added ½ cup golden raisins.

I’ve made this one-bowl wonder both ways, and with other variations, as readers have as well, but I like Mrs. Dula’s original recipe the best, especially with golden raisins. I use a stand mixer for the batter, which is thick and hard to mix with a wooden spoon.

MRS. DULA’S ORIGINAL RAW APPLE CAKE 1¾ cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 or 5 apples, thinly sliced, McIntosh or Jonathon 1 cup chopped nuts (divided) ½ cup golden raisins (not in the original) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add sugar, oil, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla to a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon (I used a stand mixer) until well blended. Fold in apples, ½ of the nuts (and all of the raisins, if using). Turn the batter into a greased and floured (or Pam-sprayed) 9x13 (or 15) baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and bake about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean.

And speaking of favorites, I’m sharing the following recipe for another favorite of mine and my tasters for an incredibly simple, addictively delicious zucchini cookie that also appeared in the Grosse Ile Grand in 2017. I am republishing it so readers of our sister publications, the Riverview Register, Wyandotte Warrior and Southgate Star, which were not in existence then, can enjoy it, too.

FAVORITE ZUCCHINI DROP COOKIES 1 egg, beaten 1 cup grated zucchini 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter (I use 1/3 cup cooking oil instead) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1 cup golden raisins Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together well the beaten egg, zucchini, baking soda, sugar and butter or oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, cloves and salt and stir into first mixture. Stir in the nuts and raisins.

Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons onto greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean.

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GIPD has tips to keep you safe from identity theft The Grosse Ile Police Department wants our citizens to be aware that there has been an increase of Identity Theft recently.

The department would like everyone to be diligent in monitoring your credit. If you discover that you

have been the victim of Identity Theft you should contact the Grosse Ile Police Department to file a report.

The Federal Trade Commission has set up a site to further assist those who have been victims of

Identity Theft at the following location ftc.gov/faq/ consumer-protection/report-identity-theft.

This site will give you answers on how to contact the major credit bureaus, and how to file a report with the FTC as well as answer some frequently asked questions.

Don’t be a victim 1. Don’t let mail sit in your mailbox. The GIPD does not know for sure how all identities are being stolen, but it is believed that the culprits involved may be stealing mail.

2. Don’t put outgoing mail in your mailbox, take it to a US Postal mailbox. The raised flag is a notification to suspects that you might have an outgoing check in the mail that would give them your name and bank account

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3. Whenever possible, don’t give out your credit card information to anyone unless you know for sure who they are.

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for help, make sure you’re talking to the family member. Criminals have been calling in the middle of the night pretending to be grandchildren in jail asking for bond money.

5. Monitor your credit. There are several low cost or free internet sites that will allow you to do this. It’s also important to know that the three major credit bureaus have to provide you with a free copy of your credit history once a year. Don’t be afraid to ask for it.

6. If you shop online, we would suggest that you use a credit card with a low balance. You can limit your daily spending through your credit card companies or, open a card with only a $500 balance just for online shopping.

7. Pay attention to the sites you’re using your credit card on. On the page you enter your information, make sure that the browser address starts with “https.” This means that the site is secure.

8. When you use your credit card at a store or restaurant make sure you get your card back.

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GIGCC planning retro remodel of Donald Ross course HANK MINCKIEWICZ Grosse Ile Grand

Sometimes your property just needs a little refreshing. The Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club has decided that after 100plus years, that is true about it’s gem of a golf course, designed and built by famed architect Donald Ross.

“Two years ago, we decided to put together a new master plan for the course,” said Bill Tunier, current club president.

The club interviewed three architectural firms and decided on Albanese & Lutzke, a Michigan firm with a world-wide reach. They are currently involved in projects across the globe and have offices in Plymouth, India and Vietnam.

“We liked them,” said Tunier. “They are a little bigger than the other firms and they had a whole team with drawers and designers.”

They also had something else: Experience working on Donald Ross courses.

“These guys have studied Donald Ross designs -- as well as designs of Fazio and other famous golf course designers,” said Tunier. They understand the feel of the Donald Ross course, and understand what he was trying to accomplish.”

That is important because, as a club, Grosse Ile wants to retain as much of the natural, original Donald Ross “feel” as it can.

Ross, who was born in Scotland in 1872 and died in the United states in 1948, served an apprenticeship at the famed St. Andrews before coming to America where he made a name for himself.

He designed or had an impact on more than 200 courses in the United States, including 18 in the state of

Michigan. In addition to Grosse Ile, Ross also designed Oakland Hills in Bloomfield Hills and Monroe Golf and Country Club as well as the Detroit Golf Club, Rogell and Chandler Park in Detroit.

According to those who have studied Ross’ designs, he favored natural designs that called for little earth moving. He would often let the lay of the land dictate what each and every hole should be.

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One of the reasons changes have not been made is the cost. The other, according to Tunier, is that the GIGCC membership is very protective of the course.

“There is a passion and emotion for this course,” he said. “There is a desire to keep it as Donald Ross had intended.”

Things happen over the course of 10 decades, though.

“Over the years things happened

the bunkers, they threw out sand. The sand eventually grew grass and turned them into the bunkers we have now.

The plan is to put them back into their original state.”

The committee overseeing the new master plan is made up of golfers of all playing ability because the goal, according to Tunier, is not only to put the course back to near-original condition, but to make playing it enjoyable for the full membership.

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Returning the course 100 percent to its original self is not feasible, according to the GIGCC president, for several reasons. First, modern equipment has simply changed the way the game is played. Second, some items would be too costly. For example, the GIGCC course was designed with square greens.

Modern grass cutting equipment cannot cut square greens, so they’d have to be mowed by hand, far too costly for a club like Grosse Ile. As a compromise, the course will have “square-ish” greens.

Tunier said Albanese was excited about working on Grosse Ile because the club’s golf course has undergone fewer changes than most since its unveiling in

that should not have happened,” Tunier admitted.

Things like trees being planted and trees being removed and bunkers being allowed to change. So to get back to a more original feel, several things are being proposed in the new master plan.

Things like removing pine trees that were planted through the years. Pines trees are not native to Grosse Ile, said Tunier, and were not here when Ross designed the course.

Bunkers will be removed and added.

One main thing about the bunkers is that the original design had the greenside bunkers running right up to the green’s edge.

“Over the years, as people got out of

That membership will soon get a look at what the committee is proposing and it will be put to a vote.

Turnier said this will be the club’s fifth master plan and that the first four were completed and then “put on a shelf.” He hopes to put this one into action.

“Once it’s approved, we have to get to work,” he said.

This will be a multi-year project and Turnier said he’d like to begin in 2021 with a redo of the 13th green and starting work on the bunkers. He said the course will be open through construction.

The club will move into the future while remembering and honoring its past.

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Offensive-minded Red Devils win opening playoff game HANK MINCKIEWICZ Grosse Ile Grand

So, it has not been a perfect season for the Grosse Ile varsity football team, but if you like offense, you gotta love these Red Devils.

The team has averaged 31 points a game this season and even when they haven’t won, they have scored a lot and been entertaining.

Recently, however, the 4-3 Devils have been winning and just at the right time.

After scoring 69 points and still losing back-to-back games to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central and Riverview to end the COVID-19-shortened Huron League season, the Devils crushed non league Clintondale and they began the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs with a 45-28 pounding of Monroe Jefferson.

It was Grosse Ile’s second win of the year over the Bears as they opened the 2020 season with a 35-14 win over their Monroe County rival.

Seniors Joe Pizzo and Nate Brown were the stars of the show in the playoff win. Pizzo, the do-everything running back, return man and placekicker, had 246 yards in a workhorse 35-carry effort.

He scored two touchdowns, kicked six extra points and had 92 kickoff and punt return yards.

Quarterback Brown had a huge night and he was 14-for-28 for 214 yards and four scores.

His touchdown passes went to sophomore Tyler Swick and senior Will Davis, who had two each. Swick finished the game with three catches for 86 yards and Davis had five for 42. Senior Keegan Mott also had four catches for 55 yards.

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Bucs came to Grosse Ile and scored 60 points in a runaway win.

The Pirates did all their damage on the ground as 13 players carried the ball and the Bucs gained 551 yards, all rushing. Quarterback Preston Thompson attempted one pass and it was incomplete.

Grosse Ile fought back with 382 yards, 301 of that coming from the arm of Brown, who was 27-of-48 and threw two touchdowns. He was also intercepted three times.

Nick Esordi had a opass interception and Curtis Heard recovered a fumble.

The win boosted the Red Devils into the district semifinals against Dundee, a 2-5 team that halted a four-game losing streak with a 14-3 over Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard High School in the first round of the playoffs.

Results from that game, played at Grosse Ile, came after the Grand went to press The winner advances to the district finals against the winner of the Dearborn Heights Robichaud and Romulus Summit Academy game.

The Red Devils headed into the state playoffs with a full head of steam, having broken a two-game losing skid with a resounding 36-8 non league win over Clintondale to close out the regular season.

That victory came after high-scoring, but disappointing losses to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central and archrival Riverview.

The Devils scored 40 points against SMCC and 29 against Riverview, but neither was enough to secure a victory.

Photo by Larry Caruso Joey Pizzo The 38 points against Clintondale was more than enough.

Mott had nine catches for 128 yards Pizzo rushed for 177 yards and two and a touchdown and Tyler Swick scores and Brown passed 122 yards and and seven catches for 100 yards and a scored one touchdown rushing and one touchdown. Pizzo caught six passes, but passing as the Red Devils cruised in was limited to 42 receiving yards and 40 evening their season record at 3-3. rushing yards.

Taulbee scored a rushing touchdown SMCC 47, Grosse Ile 40 and Davis caught a six-yard scoring Brown had a monster night passing pass from Brown. the ball, but it was not enough to lift Five different players carried the ball the Red Devils past Monroe St. Mary for Grosse Ile, which gained nearly 400 Catholic Central. yards rushing and had over 500 in total The senior lefty was 19-for-31 for offense. Pizzo, who caught four passes 307 yards and four touchdowns in the to go along with his 19 carries, gained game. He also rushed for another 32 229 yards of that. yards, but his team came up just short.

Defensively, the Devils were stout Mott and Tyler Swick were again and Trey Swick led the way with 10 tackles and a pass interception. Taulbee, Brown’s favorite targets. Mott caught six balls for 86 yards and two scored Mott and Mitch Lewis teamed up for and Swick had an even better average another 20 tackles and Mott also had an with four catches for 105 yards and interception. two scores. Pizzo caught six passes and Riverview 60, Grosse Ile 29 rushed the ball 14 times, piling up 141 Unbeaten Riverview was just a little yards from scrimmage. too much for Grosse Ile this season. The

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Forget COVID-19, forget a shortened season that was threatened right from the start, forget having to wear masks; the Grosse Ile soccer team was able to put all that aside and stay laser-focused on the work at hand this season.

Despite a mid-season hiccup and a loss to Riverview on a late, disputed goal which cost the team a Huron League championship, the Devils, now 19-1-1, ripped through the rest of the season.

On Nov.4, the defending Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 state champs, crushed an old and familiar foe, Williamston 4-0, to return to the state championship game.

There, the Red Devils found another familiar face -- Grand Rapids South Christian -- the team Grosse Ile defeated 2-1 in a shootout to win the state title last year.

That game was played Nov. 7 and results were not available by the Grand’s deadline.

By now, the state semifinals must feel like home to coach Jon Evans’ Red Devils. Grosse Ile has been there in five of the last seven years.

The result of the semifinal game against Williamston was never in doubt.

Bosh Tanyi gave the Devils all the offense they needed with a first-half, penalty-kick goal. Cannon Kawadrie headed in another goal later in the half and the Devils led 2-0 at halftime. Tanyi completed his hat trick with two more goals in the second half.

Grosse Ile reached the 2020 title game with three straight playoff wins.

After three straight blowout victories to start the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 state playoffs, the Grosse Ile soccer team ran into a battle in the regional final against Clawson before winning 1-0.

The Devils had clubbed Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 5-1 in

the regional semifinals and had won the district tournament with a pair of 8-0 whitewashings of first Dearborn Henry Ford and then Detroit Cristo Rey. But after being unchallenged during the early going of the state tournament, the regional championship was a real game, although the Red Devils dominated much of the play.

Grosse Ile generated a number of good scoring chances in the first half, but did not finish and it was 0-0 at halftime.

That changed in the second half when freshman Ali Kahled found junior Ty Garza with a perfect pass and Garza buried it for the game’s only goal.

The goal was one of several great scoring chances the Devils had in the game as Bosh Tanyi had two great looks and Nick Pensom and John Duke each came close.

A desperate Clawson team tried to turn up the heat as time grew short and Trojans did get a few attempts on Junior Ty Garza scored the game-winning goal in the regional finals against Clawson to send the the Grosse Ile goal, defending D3 state champion Red Devils back into the state semifinals. but Grosse Ile keeper Hayden Watson was up to the challenge. an unusual position -- trailing the only goal -- and completed Devils’ eight goals.

The win was Grosse Ile’s 1-0 early in the game. his hat trick -- in the second “(Tanyi) has continued to second of the year against But that changed quickly. half. develop into probably one of Clawson, who the Red Devils Tanyi had a three-goal hat The regional was at least the 10 best players in the state,” defeated 1-0 in an early season trick to lead the way. Kawadri fairly competitive. Grosse Ile’s Evans said. “In my opinion, tournament. And with the had a beautiful header goal district was not as the Red he is a Dream Team caliber victory, Grosse Ile wrapped and Zach Bast scored the fifth Devils won two games by a player.” up its third straight regional Grosse Ile goal. Tanyi had two combined score of 16-0. Both The win marked Grosse championship. goals and Kawadri and Bast contests were halted by the Ile’s 12th consecutive district In the regionaL semifinals had theirs all in the first half as mercy rule. championship. against Gabriel Richard, the the Red Devils took a 4-1 lead In the finals against Cristo Red Devils found themselves in into intermission. Tanyi scored Rey, Tanyi scored seven of the

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Grosse Ile tennis team reaches D4 state finals Grosse Ile’s trip to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 state tennis finals last month was a short one.

The Red Devils, the No. 15 seed, lost their first-round match to Kalamazoo Hackett, the No. 2 seed, by a 7-1 count. Hacket went on to reach the state semifinals before falling to eventual state champion Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett.

The lone victory at the state finals for Grosse Ile came at No. 1 singles, as Robert Standen defeated Hackett’s Nicholas DeForest 6-4, 6-3.

Also, the Devils’ Ben Lazorka and Luke Hargrove gave Jack Gordon and Marcus Alcaraz a battle at No. 3 doubles. The duo lost the first match 7-5, won the second 6-4 and dropped the third 7-5.

Also competing for the Devils at the state finals, were Anthony Naso (No. 2), Ben Percha (No. 3), Calib Johnson (No. 4), Alex Stewart-Divum Mittal (No. 1 doubles), Henry Vergoven-Harrison Lee (No. 2 doubles) and Trent Chlebek-Landon Johnson (No. 4 doubles).

Grosse Ile reached the state finals by dominating its way to a championship in D4, District 54.

The host Red Devils beat Plymouth Christian Academy 8-0 in the finals. To advance, Grosse Ile swept Brooklyn Columbia Central 8-0 in the semifinals.

The Devils won every flight in two sets in both the semis and finals.

Playing for the Devils, in both matches, were Robert Standen at No. 1 singles, Cam Finazzo at No. 2 singles, Ben Percha at No. 3 singles and Calib Johnson and No. 4 singles.

Alex Stewart and Divum Mittal formed the No. 1 doubles team, while Henry Vergoven and Harrison Lee were at No. 2 doubles, Luke Hargrove and Ben Lazorka played No. 3 doubles and Trent Chlebek and Landon Johnson served as the No. 4 doubles team.

Grosse Ile High School has returned to prominence in girls golf. The Red Devils followed up a perfect 21-0 season in the Huron League with a top-10 finish in the Division 3 state tournament on Oct. 17 at Forest Akers East Golf Course at Michigan State University.

And with a young but experienced team returning next year, Coach Charlie Butler is Lily Bargamian accepts her award at the state finals looking forward to a promising 2021. and how much the young golfers practice as much as they’d like Even better if the COVID-19 improved throughout the year. to. They led. They were there pandemic is no longer a factor.

The biggest key to the success early and left late. They made The coronavirus impacted the was Bargamian, who became sure any directions I gave were 2020 campaign, most notably the first underclassman to serve implemented. They are great with the cancellation of some as a captain of a Butler-coached students and great people.” matches and tournaments. girls team at Grosse Ile. During Butler credited assistant coach But the Devils made the most the regular season, the 10thJulie Glore, a former varsity of their time on the course by grader finished first at the league coach, with having a huge impact practicing strong, sweeping jamboree and league meet and on the team, especially the league matches, winning league had four top-10 finishes. It was younger golfers. tournaments, placing third in a her second year in a row in the “Julie is an outstanding coach,” tournament in Brighton, finishing state finals.

Butler said. “She still plays up runner-up at regionals and Butler said Bargamian and competitive golf. She can dissect then placing ninth as a team in Taulbee also gave plenty of a swing. The girls like her. They the state tourney. attention to younger players, who like her to be the one walking Grosse Ile was led throughout look up to older players and try to down the fairway with them. I the year by sophomore sensation emulate them. give her a lot of credit.”

Lily Bargamian, who finished “Lily is a consummate As for next year, Butler said fifth individually in the state professional,” Butler said. “She’s the team should be ready. The tournament with a 77, just seven at practice longer than I am – and girls play on all three courses on strokes behind state champion I’m there the whole time.

Grosse Ile and almost all of them Shannon Kennedy of Marian.

“I have unbelievable praise for got plenty of playing time during Also scoring for the allLily. Golf Is her life. I remember Huron League matches. underclass Devils in the state watching her play as a little kid at Of the 15 girls on the roster, tournament were freshman the Country Club. Her dad (Paul 13 are expected back next Hanna Hargrove (85), junior Bargamian) is a very good coach. year, including current juniors Heather Taulbee (94), junior “She’s shooting in the low 70s Taulbee, Kuzmiak and Katherine Grace Kuzmiak (102) and regularly. She’s a big hitter with Frucci; sophomores Bargamian, sophomore Sydney Botten (102). very long drives. At states, she Botten, Cailey O’Farrell and The team score of 358 put them did great.”

Macy LaCourse; and freshmen in the middle of the 18-team The other captains were the Hargrove, Allison Darzniek, tournament. Marian ran away team’s only two seniors, Elle Veronica Harry, Abrielle Heim, with the state title with a team Munzenberger and Mara Rossi.

Madelynn McNeil and Maya score of 312.

“I had outstanding captains,” Sinclair.

After a five-year hiatus Butler said. “They are good “I depend on good kids to from the state finals, Coach organizers. Administratively, they make me look good,” Butler said.

Butler admitted having high are very, very good. Because “I’m looking forward to next year expectations for the 2020 season, they’re seniors and because of when we can actually play in a lot knowing how talented the girls COVID and whatnot, there were of tournaments and go and win a were, how deep the team was times they didn’t get to play or state championship.”

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The owners plan to host tennis leagues as well as offering open court time to people who just want to come in and play.

There will also be clinics and tennis lessons available.

The building is currently undergoing renovations, particularly the locker room areas and a new fitness room. The building is 40,000 square feet with six tennis courts and four pickleball courts. One of the courts is being turned into the fitness center.

A couple of tennis leagues are beginning play later this month, but an official grand opening is on hold until the updates, renovations and remodel are complete.

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In this new wave of competing in the COVID-19 era, local cross country teams seem to have adapted, and are, ahem. . . taking it in stride.

And while it may seem a bit strange racing under Michigan High School Athletic Association mandated protocols, the new restrictions didn’t seem to hamper local performances. At the “pre-regional” meets, the Woodhaven boys’ and girls’ teams dominated the Division I races, and the Grosse Ile girls’ team ran away from their D-II competition. The Riverview boys’ team finished second overall.

Under the new MHSAA guidelines for Cross Country, the maximum number of competitors in the normal 5K race is 70. This limit necessitates splitting up the usual number of teams into two different “pre-regionals.”

The top four teams from the pre-region, then advance to the regional competitions. The top seven (7) individuals who are not on a qualifying team, also advance to the regional finals.

What strikes running affectionados is the noticeable face coverings by coaches, officials and spectators: the social distancing (not just running away from your competition); the sparse crowd; the absence of ubiquitous pageantry - mascot emblazoned tents, banners, school colors, and the elimination of personal contact - no high fives, no handshakes, no triumphant embraces.

In spite of the restrictions, the Grosse Ile girls cross country team dominated the pre-regional field. The victory was led by Caitlin Korte who finished 7th (20:58) and Ciara Armstrong, 8th (21:09), followed closely by Cecilia

Vesperman, 12th (21:38), Marina Rensi, 13th (21:39), and Mallory Dieball, 14th (21:40).

Rounding out the scoring, Nicole Roque was 16th (21:53), and Katie Keim, 32nd (23:06) The Grosse Ile’s boys’ team finished out of qualifying for the regional in eighth place.

Nicholas Griffin was the first Red Devil to cross the finish line with a time of 18:14 in 29th place. He was followed

by Luke Porter, 31st (18:18), Joey Gall, 34th (18:24), Griffin Mihalko, 46th (19:53), Aiden Cookson, 47th (19:58), James Malonson, 61st (21:48), and Arnav Verma, 62nd (22:30) At the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Region 18, Division II race held on Halloween day at Lake Erie Metropark, the only Downriver contingent to qualify as a team was the Riverview boys’ team. The running Bucs placed third with 88 points, behind first place Chelsea with 45, and second place Adrian with 88.

The first Pirate to cross the finish line was freshman Logan Ruffner with a fine time of 17:03. Ruffner was followed closely by Sam Polgar, 10th (17:06), Eric Pickell, 20th (17:22), Justin Shupe, 29th (17:54), and Gavin Shelton, 34th (18:08). Hayden Holmes, 40th (18:21) and Blake Robinson, 44th (18:28) finished up the scoring.

In the girls’ regional race, Riverview’s Paige Beaudry was the only D-II Downriver female qualifier for the state finals, placing fifth with a time of 20:16.

The Grosse Ile girls’ team placed fifth overall with a team score of 148. Caitlin Korte was the first Red Devil finisher in 25th place (21:51), followed

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(23:27). Ciara Armstrong, 53rd (23;30) and Katie Keim, 60th (24:13) finished out the scoring.

Local teams did not fare that well at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Region 5, Division I race held on Halloween day at Lake Erie Metropark. Woodhaven Boys finished in 6th place with 144 points. Wyandotte Roosevelt was 7th with 165 points, and Gibraltar Carlson was 8th with 177 points. The top three teams qualifying for the State Finals were Regional champions Ann Arbor Pioneer with 45 points, second place Saline with 49, and Dearborn with 97.

State qualifying individuals from Downriver included Wyandotte Roosevelt pair, Michael Makuch, 6th (16;42), and Samuel Rankine, 8th (16:57). Also qualifying was Logan Lundgren from Woodhaven in 14th place (17:05), and Carson Blake from Gibraltar Carlson, 22nd (17:33) In the Division I girls’ race, the official team scores were Regional champions, Ann Arbor Pioneer 35 points, second place Saline, 45, third place Temperance Bedford, 77. Woodhaven was fourth with 107, Monroe 131, Wyandotte Roosevelt, 170, Gibraltar Carlson, 196, and Southgate Anderson 207.

State qualifying individuals were Woodhaven’s Briana Vojinov, 5th (19:27), Brooke Berridge, 12th (19:58), and Payton Scheffler 20th (20:41).

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16th (20:31) also qualified.

The cross country state finals were held for Division I & II on Friday, Nov. 6t and for Division III & IV on Saturday Nov. 7. Both at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.

Spectators were limited to grandstand seating and had their temperatures checked at the entrance. Attendance was limited to 1,000 spectators per session.

After every sectional race, teams and individuals were required to depart from MIS. Welcome to cross country COVIDstyle.

Before heading off into state-level action, the Grosse Ile girls first took care of some Huron League business.

After finishing fourth as a team in the first Huron League jamborees of the season back in September, the Red Devils rallied and won the second jamborees on Oct. 6 by five points over Riverview.

Continuing to improve, the Devils did even better at the league championship race, scoring 68 points to beat out Riverview and Huron, who tied for second with 78.

Jefferson was fourth with 82, Milan was fifth with 83, Airport was sixth with 106 and Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central was seventh with 172.

The Red Devils did their damage this season with strong pack running.

Korte was the only Grosse Ile runner among the top 10 at the league meet, finishing eighth in 21:15. But the remaining four scoring Red Devil runners all bunched among the top 23 placers. Those runners were Armstrong, Rensi, Dieball and Vesperman

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