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n Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the day after the Blue Angels put on an aerial display over metro Detroit, a more personal, localized flyover honoring healthcare professionals and other frontline workers was conducted by planes from the 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard.

The “Michigan Strong” flyover involved a KC-135 Stratotanker leading three A-10 Thunderbolt jets.

The “tanker” out in front, was piloted by local Grosse Ile hero, Major Jason Connelly, the son of Michael and Debbie Rowley.

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HEROES Continued from page 1 It was the Rowleys who alerted their neighbors and friends of the flight plan of the flyover. Starting from their base at Selfridge Air National Guard station, the convoy would target hospitals and other essential businesses stretching from Novi Hospital at 2:58 p.m., swinging through the Downriver area to honor Beaumont Trenton and Henry Ford Wyandotte hospital workers, then off to circle health care and food banks in Detroit, before heading north to Chesterfield Township at 3:33 p.m. and finally back home at Selfridge.

A small crowd - socially distanced - gathered before 3 p.m. in St. Anne’s Chapel parking lot on the Detroit River. Shielding their eyes from the sunlight, anxious onlookers peered to the south, waiting, waiting for the first sound or sighting of the planes.

Then, literally, out of the blue came the formation.

Flying low at 3000 feet, the KC-135 Stratotanker, a military aerial refueling aircraft, ran point, with its trailing tail boom looking like a symbolic IV lifeline to the three fighter jets following closely behind. Even flying at 240 knots (about 275 mph), Operation Michigan Strong seemed to slowly fly across the sky.

The happy crowd that gathered erupted in applause, and smiles and tears of patriotic pride streamed from many an eye.

Major Connelly explains, “I was able to tweak the flight plan the morning of the flyover to make sure we were (unofficially) able to show some love and support for our local police, fire, first responders, front-line workers, and our great community. I could not let that opportunity pass!”

“My wife, Amy called the

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police department to give the township a heads up. I am incredibly happy we were able to show some appreciation to my local community that has offered myself and my family so much over the years.”

And, with all due respect to the late radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, “You know what

than 30 years. Two of his wife’s three sisters and their families live here as well.

Connelly graduated from Western Michigan University in 2001, majoring in the aviation program.

He started Air Force pilot training in 2002, and after two years earned his wings

of fuel and is integral to joint military operations and is “highly invested in the nuclear deterrence program.” The Tank can offload up to 6,500 pounds of fuel per minute, at an altitude of 25,000 feet.

What made the May 13 flyover even more poignant, was that in two weeks,

the news is, in a minute you’re going to hear the REST of the STORY ...

A little bit about Michigan Air National Guard Major Jason Connelly. Connelly is a native to Downriver, graduating from Grosse Ile High School in 1996. Honor student in high school. Highly competitive in both cross country and wrestling. Parents, Mike and Debbie Rowley have lived on Grosse Ile for 25 years. His wife Amy’s parents are Rick and Linda Frizzell, Grosse Ile residents for more

as the No. 1 pilot in his class.

Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, he was trained on and flew the massive C-130 Hercules - “The Herc” - a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft.

Later, because of his aviation prowess, the United States Air Force switched his squadron to the KC-135 Stratotanker - “The Tank” - a massive, mid-air refueling plane—the one that led Operation Michigan Strong.

Amazingly, the Tank can carry almost 30,000 gallons

local-boy-made-good, Jason Connelly was going to begin his 11th deployment - ninth overall to the Middle East, flying out later on May 27 for a three month stint.

His wife Amy and daughter Jenna recall, “Jason has been an Air Force pilot since before we met, but it is still thrilling to catch him and his crew in action. he flyover was fantastic, and we were so glad the Downriver community was able to witness the military tribute to our local frontline heroes.”

“I am proud of him for his commitment to protecting our freedom and way of life from overseas. I could not be more proud of him and his dedication in serving our country.”

Connelly has flown countless missions throughout his almost 20-year career, involved in combat operations which include: Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Operation New Dawn (Iraq), Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (Afghanistan), Operation Resolute Support (NATO in Afghanistan), and Operation Noble Eagle (NORAD and Homeland Security).

Additionally, Major Connelly has joined other humanitarian operational missions supporting active duty and air national guard objectives moving people and/or cargo for numerous aeromedical flights throughout North America. He also has participated in disaster relief efforts like those after Hurricane Katrina.

On the night before he was to leave, Major Jason Connelly, USAF, came to say his “goodbyes” to his parents.

As he left the heartfelt embrace of his parents, one could only imagine similar sad farewells with loved ones - not only sons or daughters going off to wars - but also scenes on a dayto-day basis those front-line heroes facing multiple dangers posed in the year 2020.

Connelly said, “I would like to acknowledge that there were dozens of people both military and civilian involved with making Operation Michigan Strong so successful. I know that everyone involved from our end was proud to be able to express their gratitude to all the people in the state of Michigan, but mostly to those hometown heroes we honored that day.”

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FROM THE SUPERVISOR

We will be getting back to normal - eventually Once again, with so much going on around us I am going to cover a lot of territory, hopefully information you will consider worth reading.

As I mentioned in an earlier article, communities throughout Michigan would eventually have to ‘pick up the pieces’ and somehow reestablish the brian level of services you had loftus expected, and paid for, prior to the pandemic shutdown.

As we enter into mid-June, Grosse Ile Township is on track to reopen, safely and efficiently. Our management team has been advised of all the constraints of the Governor’s executive orders (now almost 120 of them) and we brought staff back into Township Hall on June 8. Barring unexpected delays we are planning to welcome customers on June 15.

We must do this safely, so expect our offices to be configured somewhat differently.

I continue to participate with both Wayne County Public Health and also Homeland Security/Emergency Management to ensure Grosse Ile Township is informed and equipped to function through this pandemic.

The lines of communication seem endless and working remotely has proven far more time consuming than being in my office, where everything and everyone I needed was nearby.

We’re all still learning how to do things better and we are taking the lessons learned into planning for the upcoming election. Again, a lot is going on!

I also vented (again) in that article about being governed by executive and emergency orders rather than legislation. That situation has recently worsened, as now the courts have adopted a partisan divide.

As we are seeing in the case of the Owosso barber, court rulings seem to be predictable based on the judges involved and their original appointments. Embarrassingly, Michigan’s Supreme Court had to weigh in, deciding unanimously that the state appeals court did not follow its own rules and also violated the barber’s rights when it overturned (in

a 2-1 decision) the circuit court ruling (which had overturned the court of claims ruling).

In his written opinion, Supreme Court Justice Viviano summed up what should be important to everyone in a free society: “It is incumbent on the courts to ensure decisions are made according to the rule of law, not hysteria.”

Unfortunately, I doubt the legal hysteria is over.

Moving on to better news, the Grosse Ile Health Organization, a small group of local doctors, completed its third round of COVID testing on May 28, with over 2,300 residents tested during three separate events.

Clerk O’Connor and I manned one of the testing stations – the ‘A Team’ because we were the most efficient of the four testing teams there, at least by our assessment. That afternoon our team included an experienced family practice doctor and, by chance, a young medical student.

What I saw and heard over the next several hours was truly inspirational - when there was a break in the testing, these two ladies discussed options for the student. Specialize or family practice? Private practice or staff? How to raise a family while practicing medicine? So many subjects not covered in the classroom but absolutely essential for a successful career and rewarding life.

This was an unscheduled exchange of ideas and experience – ‘mentoring’ - and I was privileged to sit back and just listen.

A friendship was formed and they plan to continue their relationship as the student progresses towards her degree. For me, this was another example of the rewards of volunteering – I always get more out of volunteer work than I put into it, and I am certain our community, possibly including my grandchildren, will have a very good doctor available.

The teamwork and training of our first responders was put to the test last week when a Lincoln Park man was seriously injured in a personal watercraft (PWC) accident in the waters east of our Island.

Fortunately, witnesses called

dispatch and began rendering aid while volunteering their boats to bring one of our officers to the scene to begin the rescue. A stand up paddle board was used to bring the victim to shore where our ambulance crew began stabilizing and transporting him to Beaumont for emergency care.

As some high profile municipal leaders are discussing reducing or defunding their police forces (most likely political grandstanding), their residents could learn from us the value and meaning of public safety – to serve and protect. Well done, all!

On the morning of Saturday, June 6 we saw a demonstration held at Macomb Commons.

The not-so-good news is that Township staff, who actually maintain and administer that site, were not notified in advance that the demonstration was going to be held there (I don’t consider a Facebook post less than 48 hours prior as “advance notification”). Fortunately, there were no scheduling conflicts at the Commons, but - aware of the potential for the chaos and destruction at other events around the country, we quickly began planning to “prepare for the worst, hope for the best.”

Grosse Ile Police and Fire/Rescue, arranged to have assets available for most any contingency or emergency.

Being “over prepared” is a very good feeling.

Saturday’s event was peaceful and dignified.

It was attended by Congresswoman Dingell, Representative Camilleri, Commissioner Palamara and Trenton

Mayor Rzeppa, along with over 200 residents and visitors. I’m sure everyone who attended was convinced that America has work to do.

Our current uncertainty is temporary. We are returning to normal, although exactly what the new normal will be remains to be seen, but I want to remind my fellow residents of just how special our little Island community really is.

Here is a comment from a friend who attended the Saturday gathering, like many I did not recognize her because of the masks. Her words are moving and reassuring: “Even though we are not the most diverse community in the state, we have the most heart. It has been like that since I grew up here. It makes me very proud.

It has always been a place of differing views, policies and politics, but we all come together, to help and support when it really matters.

We respect the rights of others, because place and country really count. I hope gatherings like the one on Macomb today, will be part of a beginning of positive change, all over the country.”

Thank you, Amanda, I couldn’t agree more. Summer is here, Kim is opening the pool and playgrounds and we have lots of summer left. Please be considerate of your neighbors, other motorists, cyclists, families and friends enjoying Michigan’s best place to live.

Stay safe and stay healthy!

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ong-time educator Jim Nelson has served four years on the Township Board of Trustees, and would like to continue that service for another four.

He’s particularly proud of his job as the board’s liaison to the community’s Recreation Department.

“I helped stabilize the recreation budget, and we restructured the Recreation Commission and hired Kim O’Farrell as our recreation director,” Nelson said. “I’ve worked so well with her. We’re working together for the good of all.”

The department operates Water’s Edge Recreation Complex, which includes a self-supporting marina and a golf course. Centennial Farm and the Airport Recreation Park also fall under the department’s purview.

Nelson pointed out what extraordinary recreation amenities Grosse Ile offers, and talked about plans to make the former tennis center on Groh Road into a community recreation center once Covid-19 restrictions allow for it.

“It will support itself like a fitness club, and include state-of-the-art equipment, and facilities for pickleball and tennis — lots of things islanders would really like to have,” Nelson said. “You have to do what’s good for the majority.”

His 40 years working in public education, including as associate dean of fine arts and the fitness division at Henry Ford Community College, have helped him in his job as a board trustee, he said.

“I always had to build consensus about issues,” Nelson said. “I’m a very common-sense person and a very good listener. I have to know the facts before I’ll say anything. I’ve done a lot of that in my working life.”

Serving on the board has been a great experience for him, he added.

“It’s a chance to give back and help make something already good even better,” said Nelson, who is 72 and retired.

A 20-year Grosse Ile resident, he grew up in Lincoln Park and earned a degree from Eastern Michigan University, where he also worked as a golf coach and a teacher and is a member of Eastern Michigan University Hall of Fame. Before joining the Board of Trustees, he served as a Department of Public Service commissioner.

His goals for the island’s immediate future, besides continually improving recreation amenities, include working with Wayne County to keep fixing Grosse Ile roads and bridges. His ability to build consensus plays a role in furthering that goal, he said.

Nelson is proud of his work on the board and also of what Supervisor Brian Loftus and the board have accomplished over the last four years.

“Right now, the island is very stable and the budget is balanced,” Nelson said.

■ Stabilized finances with the Recreation Department ■ Created a “rainy day” fund balance for the Recreation Department ■ Voted for a build out of the Commerce Park building, all 10 units are currently leased ■ Supported Manchester Open Space purchase ■ Greatly reduced the pension and healthcare liability issues ■ Volunteered to work the Covid 19 screening process on Grosse Ile ■ Liaison to recreation program and has championed it’s renaissance

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arl Bloetscher III has dedicated his life to Grosse Ile. A lifelong resident of the Island, he has served the community in numerous capacities. As an incumbent member of the township’s Board of Trustees, Bloetscher (pronounced Bletcher) is seeking re-election as a trustee. The state primary election is August 4, 2020. The general election follows on November 3.

“I love this community,” Carl said. “I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

There are so many great people out here.”

Carl and his wife Diane are attorneys. Married for nearly 35 years, the Bloetschers are the parents of two daughters, Kathryn, 28, and Rachel, 25. Like their dad, Kathryn and Rachel are graduates of Grosse Ile High School. Carl and Diane met while they were attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

They earned their law degrees at the Detroit College of Law, where he was elected president of his class.

Carl said he loves being an attorney. With an office on the Island, he said “no two days are alike. It’s all about problem solving. I couldn’t be happier.”

His practice is general civil law with a focus on contracts, real estate probate and receivership. He was honored to be appointed by 15 Circuit Court judges (past and present) as receiver for the sale of real estate, business analysis and order enforcement.

Carl is seeking reelection to continue the improvement begun four years ago. When he was first elected trustee in 2016 the Township had a recurring budget deficit and the Recreation Department was heavily subsidized while Police and Fire performed very well. Today Recreation has a fund balance well in excess of $100,000; the Township budget has been balanced the last three years, and Grosse Ile was the safest community of 10,000 or more in Michigan for 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Carl has also worked with three Township commissions and worked to revise antiquated Township Policies & Procedures. He partnered with the Grosse Ile Health Organization to bring COVID-19 testing to Grosse Ile with phenomenal results. Phase One tested 112 first responders; Phase Two tested 1502 participants and Phase Three tested 608.

Living on Grosse Ile all of his 62 years, Carl served on the DPW Commission (now DPS) and currently serves on the Police; Greenways-Open Space and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Commissions. He spent six years on the St. Thomas Lutheran Church Council and nine years with the Grosse Ile Soccer Association.

Carl sees the current economic problems caused by COVID-19 as a major problem for Grosse lle as state revenue sharing is eliminated with property tax collections likely to fall. In anticipation of those realities he asked the Police Chief to find further means to cut costs and defer expenses. The Recreation Department is cutting costs by reducing programs and summer staff. Public Safety is postponing construction of a storage building for equipment to preserve current account balances. He is a leader hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

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Downriver mourns death of beloved mayor

Farewell, Mr Mayor, and thanks PAULA NEUMAN

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Joe Peterson — known fondly as “Mayor Joe” to Wyandotte residents — died at home Sunday, May 17, of an apparent heart attack. He was 66.

He is survived by his wife Janice, sons Matthew and Joseph Jr. and three grandchildren.

City residents, business owners and politicians all over the region are mourning the loss of Mr. Peterson, who spent his life in service to others.

Born in Detroit, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, a Wyandotte police officer for 27 years, a coach for youth sports, a City Council member for four years and was first elected mayor in 2009. He was serving his third term. The mayor was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and suffered from its effects over the last 10 years.

As the city’s leader, Mr. Peterson was well known and available to residents at all hours by phone and online. Before he began to have serious health issues a few months ago, he supported and attended nearly every nonprofit event held in his city, as well as Wyandottesponsored events.

City resident Mark Gage posted on Facebook about Mr. Peterson, whom he called “the most charismatic mayor to ever occupy the chair in Wyandotte.”

“He was a people person who enjoyed getting out and mingling with the citizens,” Gage said. “Wyandotte as well as the world as a whole has lost a good man.”

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell said she was deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Peterson, a close friend.

“Joe spent his life working for others, always caring about everyone, watching out for fellow veterans and fighting for his beloved Wyandotte,” Dingell said.

Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift also counted Mr. Peterson as a friend.

“Joe was not only a great mayor, he was a man of impeccable honor,” Swift said. “His dedication to the city of Wyandotte and its residents is

Bow your heads, kids. One of the greats is passing by.

Kenneth Beardon, resident

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something I try to emulate. I will miss him, as will everyone who knew him.”

Grosse Ile Township Supervisor Brian Loftus said: “Mayor Joe was a genuinely decent guy. I liked working with him and enjoyed his company. He will be sorely missed by all of us living Downriver.”

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce President Ron Hinrichs of Riverview called Mr. Peterson “one of our region’s great leaders,” and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters called him “a tireless champion for our veterans and Downriver communities.”

Wyandotte’s business community also mourns the loss of the mayor.

Patti Slack, chairwoman of the city’s Downtown Development Authority and owner of River’s Edge Gallery, said: “Joe Peterson will be missed by many for many reasons. I will miss him as a kind and generous personal friend, but

also, having worked with him for many years on the DDA, I can say the small businesses in our town never had a better friend and advocate.”

Willow Tree co-owner Janelle Rose said the whole city is saddened by the loss of Mr. Peterson.

“Anyone that has been part of Wyandotte knows how involved he was in his city, the events, the projects, the people,” she said.

Jeremy Sladovnik, owner of Joe’s Hamburgers, posted this when he learned of the mayor’s death: “I lost one of my best friends today. Mr. Pete was like a father to me. He has supported me since I was a young kid. He always believed in me and knew how hard I tried to be the better me.”

Wyandotte Board of Education Trustee Theresa Crnkovich called Mr. Peterson “a champion and true public servant,” and nonprofit Mimi’s Mission

founder Lisa Vilella of Wyandotte posted this when she learned of his death: “You have led with humility and kindness and it was not overlooked. We have been blessed to know you and call you our friend, and our lives will forever be enriched because of you.”

Melissa Ptak Moline of Wyandotte posted this after learning about the mayor’s death: “He was a source of strength and love to his family, friends, Wyandotte and the Downriver area. He lifted people up. He made you feel like your best self. He was generous, caring and had the biggest heart. My favorite part of him, the part I will miss the most, was how he made me laugh. I don’t know what we will do without him.”

City resident and activist Kenneth Bearden said he was heartbroken to learn of the mayor’s death.

“He was more than a mayor — he was my friend,” Bearden said. “I will always remember the two of us reducing each other to giggles as judges of a city baking contest. He helped me become involved in this city I love. He gave selflessly to this city, and especially to the kids of this city, supporting more events and fundraisers than I can recall.

“Bow your heads, kids. One of the greats is passing by.”

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Get improved flexibility with morning stretches With a record amount of people around the globe having sleepless nights, waking up refreshed might not be an option these days.

But we’ve got good news – adding a morning stretching routine to your day might help. Spending 10 to 15 minutes stretching each morning is effective at helping you wake up, loosening your muscles for the day ahead — and it’s considered a form of exercise.

A daily morning routine can help energize you for the day and help reduce anxiety. That could mean you can skip that coffee until midmorning, or eliminate it all together.

Morning stretching is also helpful for improving your posture.

Are you one of the millions of people worldwide that sit behind a desk? Or are you binging on the

couch in front of the tube? Implementing morning stretching into your daily routine isn’t just effective for loosening tight muscles, but helps them to become more flexible.

Over time, you’ll notice a positive change in your posture. And your energy.

Nervous system facts Heighten your brainpower by learning a little more about your nervous system with some truly amazing facts!

1. The human spinal cord consists of nearly 13.5 million neurons. The most sensitive are found at the base of your spinal cord.

2. Nerves are made up of long

bundles of fiber called axons that also contain nerve cells. Bonus fact: The two types of nerve cells found within your body are called neurons and glial cells.

3. If all of the neurons in your brain were lined up, they would form a path about 600 miles long!

4. Think your car is fast? Signals travel between your brain and body at speeds up over 200 MPH (100 meters per second)!

5. Of the 43 pairs of nerves that connect your central nervous system, 31 are attached to your spinal cord — the primary focus of chiropractic care.

Life is motion Have you ever heard the saying ‘sitting is the new smoking’? While some of us may find ourselves sitting more than usual as Covid-19 keeps us indoors, there are still ways we can incorporate movement — safely — into our day.

In fact, fitting in the recommended 10,000 steps a day isn’t only doable, but can be fun as well by using a simple pedometer or fitness tracker to monitor your steps.

Incorporating movement into your day can be as easy as walking during phone calls.

Divide your day with a quick stroll during a morning and afternoon break.

Have a pet at home? It’s the perfect excuse to get outside for fresh air and take a lap around the block. Not only will you please your furry friend — it’s good for you, too.

It’s important to move. Now more than ever. Even simple walking can keep you alert, emotionally vibrant and overall healthier. Plus, it’s free. ~ Cousineau Chiropractic

RE-ELECT SUPERVISOR BRIAN LOFTUS LEADERSHIP SINCE 2008!

■ Balanced Budgets – on track to fully fund future liabilities.

■ $$ millions from Wayne County for roads, exceeding Act 51.

■ Continuing water, sewer and infrastructure improvement.

■ Steadily improving property values and eliminating blight.

■ Promoted women to management positions, ended harassment.

■ First female police officer!

■ Improved communications – website and Grosse Ile Connect.

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Wondering about those flags? Kiwanis has the answer You may have seen flags posted all over Grosse Ile recently and wondered “Where did all these flags come from?”

Kiwanis has the answer. It is a patriotic service program and fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile. Here are answers to the most common questions about the program.

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How can I sponsor a flag?

Subscriptions are $50 per season.

Go to www.GrosseIleKiwanis.com to subscribe.

What days do they put out the flags?

There are six flag holidays each season.

Memorial Day (Macomb street flags remain in place for Island fest) Flag Day (June 14) Independence Day (July 4) Labor Day Patriots Day (Sept. 11) Veterans day (November 11, weather permitting).

Flags will be put up shortly before the patriotic holiday and taken down shortly after, depending on volunteer availability.

Occasionally we will leave the flags up from Labor Day through Patriots day because the two holidays are sometimes very close together.

Where do they put the flag, I sponsor?

Either in front of your home, in front of your friend’s or relative’s home (with their permission). You can also sponsor a flag at the commons on Macomb and Meridian, or at the Memorial Garden at the airport.

There are five service flags at the commons (one each for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard which are offered on a first come basis to those who wish to sponsor one).

How is sponsorship identified?

The flag will have a tag on the pole identifying the Proud Sponsor of that flag. It can be dedicated to another person, in memorial, whatever you want it to say as long as it is not profane or vile.

What do they do with the funds?

After paying for flags and materials all the money is used for Kiwanis community service activities. Most of them focused on children.

Who are the people putting up the flags?

Volunteer members of the Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile. They donate their time, vehicles, gas, and store the flags at their homes between flag days.

Is this program related to VFW? Not directly. VFW is supportive of the program and lends their assistance at times. Some Kiwanians are also VFW Members.

Can you put flags up outside of Grosse Ile? Sorry, no. We do not have enough volunteers to cover that much territory.

Do you need more volunteers to help put up flags?

Yes. We can use people to ride along and help on a route or bring their own truck or van and put up/take down flags on a route.

If my neighbors sponsor flags and I do not must I live in shame for all eternity?

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How about members, do you accept new club members?

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Your purchasing decisions are bigger than just you Retail stores opened on an appointment basis the day after Memorial Day. Our stores began the process of finding a basis for going forward, doing a small but growing amount of business that accelerated more as June 4 arrived and we opened for real. Restaurants and bars opened on June 8 and salons and such on the 15th.

I write as a reporter Peter from the field, Rose as an owner Grosse Ile Grand representative of two local and independent apparel stores, yet I rarely dwell on the micro-specifics of just my own personal biases and self-serving perspectives.

We all have such points of view and everything we believe is channeled to create our own private Idahos, our own version of truth and right.

I find a lot more resonance and feel more relevant by looking deeper at the aggregate of our local business in our localized communities. My paradigms are all about the synergies that are created or destroyed, strengthened or weakened by policies and behaviors of consumers that populate those communities.

The miracle of local capitalism is dazzling. City capitalism that feeds regional, that feeds or pools in county economies, then state, and ultimately our national economy. That model is strong and robust.

I believe that a healthy store adds vitality to a city. With enough vibrant businesses, we create a city that thrives, with more and more money circulating and being spent over and over again. Property values rise, income levels rise. It is management from the

bottom up, except that it’s not management; it’s enabling…. it’s magic.

Studies show that communities with Local First initiatives enjoy a greater degree of this enabling of bottom-up contribution to the national economy.

Communities with a significant and growing populace that embraces these ideas and makes constant, conscious decisions that lead to the prosperity of their own cities do better in staving off the entropy that is inevitable if you take away that focus.

While our local economies have been shut down by the virus and our efforts to manage the surges so as to not be overrun, the individual local and independent businesses that comprise our

Downriver community have been challenged as they have never been challenged.

The extent of financial hardship will not be understood for a long time to come. But it is severe. Just as localism works in a positive way, the elimination of any economy anywhere means that nothing trickles up. The damage and the speed at which it was done is startling and unnerving. Restoring it as we open is critically important.

As our bottom-up machine was idled, Amazon flourished.

As local and independent became unable to provide goods and services, the socalled “Everything Store” has surged into another gear, hiring thousands, seizing opportunity and market

share because people make the decisions to direct their money there.

Local businesses are not capable of affecting change of this magnitude. Amazon is far too overwhelming to even understand. But it is not the only illustration of the polar opposite of the capitalism I love and believe in.

The shift has been inexorable, the pace quickening at a frightening pace - to seize as much as they can from as many niches as possible while they can; millions and millions of dollars leaving our region, reducing the power of circulating money right here.

Beds, insurance, wine, cars, clothes, tools, home décor, food of all kinds (including pet food), contact

lenses, beauty products, banking - every single niche is under siege. They aqre under assault, from an entity siphoning as much money as it can out of our local economies, transitioning to a top-down model of economies.

As this transpires - as each and every on-line decision is made - they gain more control, and we lose it. I’ve been telling you this since my first column three years ago.

But A.) it was bad then, it is insane now, and B.) we are at a crucial crux like we have never been.

The local and independent businesses that comprise your reality around here are opening, and will need all the support we can muster.

While it’s always true, right now - at this precise moment - our Downriver community needs laser focus to ensure that we maintain everything that retains and projects the uniqueness and connectedness to our community going long beyond this crisis.

Three months worth of lost revenues is devastating.

Losing the thread, as in managing inventories if you sell clothes, or food supplies if you’re a restaurant, to name two, is really scary.

The income lost is heartbreaking; it won’t be recovered. But getting back to normal levels or even better would go a long way on the way to creating a new reliance on local and independent.

I’m more strident, you’re not imagining things. I am asking you to help me help.

Stop sending your money away. Keep it here. Shift your shopping. Rethink, refocus.

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Large group gathers to support Black Lives Matter

Whereas the reaction to the unfortunate death of George Floyd, who couldn’t breathe while a Minneapolis police officer held him down under his knee, has led protest marches, over 200 Grosse Ile residents gathered June 6 at the Commons at the corner of Meridian and Macomb and dedicated themselves to never be involved in a racist activity.

The gathering was organized by Judy Maiga, who publicized the event by social media and was pleased at the turnout.

An activist since she was a student at Central Michigan University, Maiga PAMELA A. believes in “Standing up for what you FRUCCI Grosse Ile Grand believe.”

In just a week when it was suggested to her that Grosse Ile residents should gather and vow to be non-racists, she was able to come up with a name for the organization “Grosse Ile Citizens for Justice & Change.”

This group planned the gathering and Judy was pleased at the turnout of all ages, including Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, who spoke to the crowd and our state representative Darrin Camillari.

After a short welcome by Judy, a four-year resident of Grosse Ile, she introduced me, and I added a few comments, having lived on the Island for 88 years.

She handed a flyer to the church leaders present that read: “All God’s Children Celebrate Diversity.”

The main speaker was Rev. Sean Eubank, former pastor at St. Thomas Lutheran Church and now working with the Lutheran Bishop’s office in Detroit.

He quoted two former presidents - George W. Bush and Barack Obama - and their message stressing racial accord in America.

A touching moment during the program was the ringing of a bell when the crowd was asked to silently remember the eight minutes and 46 seconds leading to George Floyd’s death under the knee of the police officer.

Graduating Class of 2020 much different than 1950 As a graduate of the Class of 1950 from Grosse Ile High School, I was involved in planning reunions every five years until 2010.

I also write a newsletter, and now 70 years after graduating from the stage of the former 1911 building, now demolished, with 27 of my classmates, I wrote and sent out to the remaining graduates a newsletter comparing our graduation with the Class of 2020.

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They won’t get their diploma until June 17 in another drive-by ceremony at the school.

In my newsletter I complimented the Class of 2020 on their resiliency in weathering this COVID-19 epidemic!

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To help preserve the clean and healthy environment we enjoy on the Island, the Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy is the group to be involved in.

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When Hunter Eberle, 8830 Voigt, was told the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was cancelling all concerts for the rest of the season, his position as first chair trumpet was put on hold.

What does a professional trumpet player do?

For some time, Hunter set aside his trumpet and helped his wife Kim, also a trumpet player, with her online teaching and got more involved as a stay-at-home dad caring for their two kids: Archer age 5 ½ and Bella 2½.

But the urge to pick up his idle PAMELA A. FRUCCI trumpet got to Hunter and he decided Grosse Ile Grand to play for neighbors to give them a little music to brighten up their day.

It is greatly appreciated when Hunter regularly plays a 20-minute concert of both classical and pop songs from his porch.

Some days there would be almost 40 people listening in front of their homes or in cars driving by.

Island street named Voigt was named for Edward W. Voigt It was Edward W. Voigt, an immigrant from Germany, who owned the whole north end of Grosse Ile where he raised horses.

He was able to get investors interested in financing a bridge to Grosse Ile mainly to help with his business. Thus came the Grosse Ile Bridge Company (toll bridge) now owned and managed by his great grandson Paul Smoke.

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Despite all the good that the GINLC does on the Island, their equipment, stored at the nature preserve, has been both stolen and vandalized. The cost of replacement and repair adds up to several thousand dollars. Too bad this thoughtless action destroys the property of a group which makes natural areas available to residents to enjoy.

Grosse Ile Musicale has been bringing music to members for 88 years Ever since an organizational meeting was called by Mrs. John Karmazin in 1932 to form the Friday Musicale, the

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Brewery Company which was the largest beer company until it was closed due to prohibition. He owned a lot of property in Detroit and as a businessman, hired Henry Ford as chief engineer of the Edison Illuminating Co., forerunner of Detroit Edison.

Civic minded, he was instrumental as one of the founders of the Detroit Institute of Art and on Grosse Ile was a member of the newly established Grosse Ile Golf Club.

Weeds as well as flowers pop up as a sign of warmer weather Crocuses and daffodils popped up in flower beds around the Island now that the weather has warmed up.

But unfortunately, so have a bumper crop of thistles and dandelions.

I recently found a newspaper clipping that said the city of Pueblo, CO has a law that anyone who allows a dandelion to grow on his property will be fined. I

now-called the Grosse Ile Musicale has been bringing good music to its members for 88 years.

In 2020, the group has awarded three scholarships to GIHS seniors. President Greg Genter presented Victoria George, a dancer, a $1,000 check; Christian Nunez, a saxophonist, $600; and Abbie Naso, a dancer, $600 at the high school’s virtual Recognition Day ceremony on Zoom on May 28.

I asked Greg Karmazin, grandson of the founder, what his grandmother would think of awarding two of three Musicale scholarships to dancers. He answered that she appreciated all the arts which included dance.

Greg has one of his grandmother’s original pianos (at the organizational meeting in her home, there were two grand pianos in her living room).

Needing restoration and repair to the

checked with Google and it’s still on their law books.

On one warm day recently, I tackled the task of pulling up by the roots all the thistles and dandelions that were growing in a bed in our back yard where I wanted to plant flowers.

I had a fight on my hands! I must have looked like a threat to a couple of red-winged blackbirds who had a nest in the pine tree next to the bed I was weeding.

They dive-bombed me as I bent over, hitting me on my upturned bottom.

After several “hits,” I gave up afraid they might aim for my head or eyes!

Luckily, I now have a solution to bending over and pulling up the weeds. “Soupaman” Terry Eifert, who besides cooking up vats of his famous lobster bisque, is also an avid gardener and member of the Island Beautification Committee.

He shared a formula for combating weeds that zaps them without harming the environment. I bought the ingredients and will try it.

Here’s the formula: One gallon of vinegar, ½ cup of Dawn dish soap and ¼ cup of Epsom salt (Terry said Dawn soap is preferred for the job since it was used back when ducks suffered from oil spills on the Detroit River. Dawn soap was gentle enough to be used to wash off the oil and let the ducks fly free).

Right after sighting daffodils in bloom in many yards on the Island earlier in the spring, I drove by Mark and Dori McPherson’s home, the historic Horace Gray homestead between Gray’s Drive and Macomb.

There growing all along their picket fence were the most unusual bursts of globelike purple flowers. I called the McPhersons and found out that Dori ordered the allium bulbs from Holland (the Netherlands) and that they’re related to the garlic plant.

tune of $30,000, he recently acquired the piano from the restorer. Greg’s wife plays classical piano and will enjoy playing on the heirloom instrument for a couple of years. Greg promises he will donate the Musicale founder’s grand piano to the Grosse Ile Musicale, probably in honor of its 90th year on the Island.

Kiwanis Club has long been responsible for dedicated service to Grosse Ile Although few in number of members, the Kiwanis Club is still actively carrying on service projects on Grosse Ile. The club responsible for the flags mounted on poles at the Commons and homes to celebrate holidays, the annual All-Island Clean-up, the repair and restoration of the Playscape, built in 1991 by an army of volunteers, handing

out free dictionaries to third-graders, participating in Read Around the World and volunteering to do painting projects for the Grosse Ile Historical Society.

The club is hoping people (both men and women) want to be part of their service to our community.

To join the Kiwanis Club call (734) 288-7298, email them at grosseilekiwanis@gmail.com, or go to their web site: grosseilekiwanis.com.

Congratulations to music director at St. James and his new bride Congratulations are in order to celebrate a newly married couple Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson. He’s the music director at St. James and she’s a parishioner.

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Peaceful protest comes to Grosse Ile Solidarity event by Citizens for Justice and Change

On Saturday, June 6, 2020 a crowd of about 300 peaceful protesters gathered at the Macomb Commons to show their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement by taking a stand against racism and in honor of the lost life of George Floyd. Organized by the ad-hoc committee calling itself, “Grosse Ile Citizens for Justice and Change,” the gathering drew a non-partisan crowd of BILL political and religious STEVENSON leaders, high school Grosse Ile Grand and college aged students, senior citizens - veterans of previous marches and protest - and young families with their children at their side.

Many in the crowd held signs that read: Be the Change, Justice for All, If All Lives Mattered, George

Floyd Would Be Alive, None of Us is Free Until All of Us Are Free, White Silence = White Consent, Black Lives Matter, I Can’t Breathe.

Reverend Heather Oberlin, pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran began the ceremony with a prayer calling for unity, wisdom, and understanding.

Long time activist and former Township trustee, Pam Frucci spoke of her 88 years of life on Grosse Ile, and the founding of St. James Episcopal Church by Michigan’s first female black landowner and freed slave, Lisette Denison Forth. She reminded people that we are all equal in the eyes of God. Reverend Sean Ewbank, Assistant to the Bishop of the Southeast Michigan Synod of the ELCA, and former pastor of St. Thomas, spoke at length about the role of churches in institutional racism.

He offered an apology saying, “We in the church have been wrong, and we have caused hurt to many

people in many communities, and for that we must acknowledge what’s been done, apologize for that, and work for reconciliation with justice.”

He spoke personally, hitting a raw nerve with the crowd saying, “All too often, I have sat and remained silent, pleasantly oblivious to the suffering all around me, because it did not immediately have a negative impact on me. I encourage all of us, despite whatever imperfections each of us brings to the table, to commit to learning, to listening, to empathizing, and to growing together.”

Next, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, clad all in black and with her mask on, stepped to the front of the pavilion. She said, “I am not old, but I am seasoned.

I was a young student, the nuns taught me in 1967 and ’68, they took me to hear Dr. Martin Luther King SEE PEACEFUL, Page 25

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“It is a sin to remain silent, when it is your duty to protest.”

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PEACEFUL Continued from page 24 speak in Grosse Pointe, and he said words I have never forgotten, he said: ‘Riots are the language of the unheard.’”

“The nuns taught me I was a child of privilege, and when you’re in eighth or ninth grade, do we really understand what that means? What do you mean?

We are all created equal in God’s eyes.

But we are not treated equally.”

Then with a fiery passion which drew loud applause, Dingell continued, “And that was 1967 and now it is 2020.

We must look at our consciences, and ask why? Why is fear, and hatred, and injustice, and discrimination still a part of too many communities?’

“But I simply want to look at all of us and say, ‘If not us, who? If not now, when?’”

The ceremony then took a somber, solemn turn. The crowd took more than

a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in honor of George Floyd’s horrific death by a Minneapolis police officer, kneeling on his neck.

At the minute marks a bell was struck for people to understand the length of time of Floyd’s suffering, and at the six minute mark when George Floyd

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died there was a flourish of knells, and for another two minutes and forty-six seconds, the knee remained on his neck.

As the silent countdown began, some grown men and women openly wept.

Young high school or college-aged students “assumed the position,” and lay prostrate on the sidewalk or in the pea gravel, with hands clasped behind their backs. Many took a knee and bowed their heads. Some murmured the Lord’s prayer, or quietly recited parts of the rosary.

At the three minute mark, I thought to myself, that it’s hard enough to take a knee for that time, let alone having a knee on someone’s neck for that long. At the six minute mark, a flood of emotions overcame the crowd. And as the time came to an end, a sense of deep sorrow and of hope arose. And as the crowd silently exited the plaza, the words still echoing in their hearts and minds: “If not us, who? If not now, when?”

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Each year the Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile honors two graduating seniors who have shown great leadership by volunteering and demonstrating citizenship to the community.

In the application we ask them about their favorite leadership role. The challenges they faced as a leader and the valuable lessons they learned from their challenges.

We also ask them to describe their favorite community service or volunteering role and what attracted them to the cause. Then we ask them to tell us how they plan to impact this cause in the future.

At the end of the application they must include a professional resume which includes community service or volunteer activities.

had a voice and helped one another when someone felt uncomfortable about an event. She had every teammate cheering each other on.

Julia told us how she learned how to turn a negative experience into a positive experience for the future classes to come.

Julia plans on taking her numerous volunteering experiences from high school and use them to help channel them into volunteering in college.

This past February, Julia went to the Circle K ServA-Thon at the University of Michigan, where she met other amazing people like herself that are continuing their volunteering in college. Julia plans on using her leadership skills and passion for helping others for the rest of her life.

Julia Winter Julia Winter gave an awesome description of her true leadership skills in her application. Julia grew up with a love for horses and showing them. She had always believed that it was an individual sport.

In her freshman year, she joined the Grosse Ile varsity equestrian team. There she learned that when you are a team everyone’s success is your success and encouraging along with supporting each other makes a big difference in how you feel being part of the team.

By being a team leader, Julia wanted everyone to have a positive experience while having fun at the same time. She made sure that every team member

Sullivan Cowsan Sullivan Cowan gave us an excellent description of a leader who can think quickly on his feet and make sure everyone can be involved, even when plans change.

Sullivan is actively involved in the volunteering lifestyle and believes it has helped him grow as a person.

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During his sophomore year in High School, Sullivan was offered the opportunity to help coach a basketball team of individuals with Down Syndrome for the Special Olympics.

Growing up with his older sister, who has Down Syndrome, he understands that we all have our differences. He believes differences are what make people who they are, and every single person has them.

He makes it a point to never look down on others who have differences, but instead he finds ways to build them up.

That’s what he did with the Special Olympics basketball team. He was able to help the team work together, and each player made their best effort to contribute to the team. By the end of the tournament the team was overjoyed upon receiving their ribbons.

Every single player was beaming after a game and giving high-fives to each other.

Sullivan plans on continuing to work with the Special Olympics College program at the University of Michigan this fall where he will be studying for his medical degree.

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Almost burnin’ down the house with Evelyn I’ve had more than my share of kitchen catastrophes — you may remember when I wrote about the Grosse Ile Fire Department coming to my aid when my oven caught fire.

Well, my latest calamity was a real doozy. I had just baked an awesome loaf of bread in my 40-year-old cast-aluminum Magnalite Dutch oven, and left the pot on the top of my electric stove while I was EVELYN making dinner.

CAIRNS Grosse Ile Unfortunately, I Grand accidently turned on the wrong burner, and minutes later, I was horrified to see that the bottom of the pot had melted and left a pool of melted aluminum in the drip pan.

I have since purchased a cast-iron Dutch oven — hoping that cast iron doesn’t melt —and a new heating element and drip pan.

But the bread is another story, and a good one. I can’t thank my neighbor Melva Bonis for introducing me to Jenny Jones’ Jennycancook.com website and Jenny’s recipe for the most delicious, easiest, crustiest artisan noknead yeast bread I have ever baked or eaten! No bread flour or dried milk necessary, and the recipe calls for only ¼ teaspoon yeast — and one package is enough to make five loaves!

Yeast, like bread flour, may be hard to find in grocery stores, but there is plenty on Amazon.com as I write this.

And don’t worry if you don’t have a Dutch oven to bake the bread, because Jenny also provides a no-Dutch-oven method, which I also have tried. The

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latter is baked on a parchment- covered cookie sheet, and I really couldn’t tell the difference between the two loaves.

Jenny provides a step-by step video to show exactly how to make and bake her no-knead bread. She strongly suggests using thermometers to check the temperature of the oven and the water required in the recipe. If the water is too cold the bread won’t rise, and if it’s too hot it will kill the yeast.

(I have always used both. Types.) The temperature of the oven has to be 450 degrees, Jenny says, so if you don’t trust your oven control, use an oven thermometer, not only to ensure the best bread, but all baked goods. Both types of thermometers are sold at most large supermarkets and Amazon as well.

Do read the comments of Jenny’s readers; they are inspirational, interesting and very helpful.

JENNY’S NO-KNEAD BREAD 3 cups all- purpose or bread flour, aerated before measuring (see Note) ¼ teaspoon active dry or instant yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups hot water, not boiling (Jenny uses hot tap water about 125-130 degrees) About 2 tablespoons extra flour for shaping dough Combine flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water until it’s well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours. After 3 hours, dough will become puffy and dotted with bubbles.

Transfer it onto a well-floured surface and sprinkle dough with a little flour.

Using a scraper, fold dough over 10-12 times and shape into a rough ball. Place in a parchment-paper-lined bowl (not

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