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T On Tuesday, June 6 a man from Southgate backed out of a driveway and into the Detroit River. The incident happened on East River, between Church and Horsemill. The driver, believed to be in his 70s, was able to get out of the car by himself before it submerged. Two bystanders then helped the man onto land. He did not appear seriously injured, police said, but he was taken to Beaumont for further evaluation. It’s unclear at this time what caused the incident, and an investigation is ongoing. Good job GI first responders.
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By Sarah Hemsworth wo years in a row, the Grosse Ile High School girls have ran, thrown, and jumped their way to through the Huron League Championship to first place, with the boys coming in second. With a finishing score of 145 points Grosse Ile successfully beat out second place, Carleton Airport (143), and third place, Monroe Jefferson (114). On the boys’ side Grosse Ile (129) finished ahead of third place Airport (105.5). However they were defeated by Milan at first place with 153 points. Marissa Swick was the 800m champion at the head of the pack with a
winning time of (2:28.34). In the same event Hannah Fulmer, another Grosse Ile finished fourth. In the sprints, Grosse Ile came out ahead. In the 4x100 relay Katie Graver, Hailey Swamy, Margaret Holmes, and Anna Finazzo passed the baton to victory in under 54 seconds. Grosse Ile had a total of four champions, along with several top 5 finishes, contributing to their victory at the league meet. An amazing way to end the season for the girls track team. Although they will miss the Class of 2017, the team consist of many young student-athletes, and is looking forward to returning strong next year.
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he Grosse Ile Police Department was recognized by the National Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders on June 5th, for going above and beyond the call of duty. The award resulted from of a unique program called, The Party Patrol, that was developed and implemented seventeen years ago by Sergeant Kenneth Pelland. He recognized the need to develop a proactive enforcement task force that would work to reduce the underage drinking in this area. The Party Patrol is a special task force funded through the state and is comprised of approximately 20 Downriver police officers. They meet on a regular basis to assess what is going on in the surrounding areas. “The whole thing got started because we were noticing an SEE HONORED on page 7
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t was two years ago on the day prior to Flag Day. I looked out my window and watched as two members of the Kiwanis Club were installing a flag in my front yard. By the time I got out to thank them they were already on their way to another destination. I waved a word of thanks to them. The next night after reading the words which were read at a Flag By David L. Dyer Day Ceremony I stared at that flag in my yard for a few minutes. I soon realized this was not just an ordinary flag. Let me share with you some of the words from that unknown author. “I am the flag of the United States of America. My name is OLD GLORY. I fly atop the world’s tallest buildings. I stand watch in America’s halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me.” I stand for peace, honor, truth, and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant, I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my color a little truer. I bow to no one. I am recognized all over the world. I am worshipped, I am saluted, I am revered, I am respected, and I am loved. I have fought in every battle of every war for more than 200 years. I was flown at Valley Forge and Gettysburg. I was there at San Juan HIll, The Trenches of France, in the Argonne Forest, Anzio, Rome and the beaches of Normandy, Guam, Okinawa, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and
Afghanistan. I was there. I led my troops. I was dirty, battle weary, and tired; but my soldiers cheered me and I was proud. On September 11, 2001 America was attacked by cowardly fanatics and many lives were lost, but those that would destroy me cannot win because I am the symbol of freedom of one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Yes, I too was in New York. I have borne silent witness to all of America’s finest hours, but my finest hours are yet to When I am torn into strips and used as bandages for my wounded comrades on the battlefield, when I am flown at half mast to honor my soldier, or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent at graved of their fallen son or daughter, I am proud. I am the flag of the United States of America. MY NAME IS OLD GLORY LONG MAY I WAVE. DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN, LONG MAY I WAVE.” So Grosse Ile, How about tit? You can have that same special flag installed in front of your house as many as six times per year simply by calling the Kiwanis Club. I have renewed my subscription for the third time. The cost is a modest $40 for an annual subscription. Let us try to double the subscriptions of 99 this year. When you decide to call in your order ask your neighbors if they would like to join you. What a wonderful sight it would be to see OLD GLORY waving up and down each street on this island, as many as six times each year. The number to call at the Kiwanis Club is 734-288-7293
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Downriver Dream Cruise Brings Many By Dawn Stone On June 24th, Fort Street will again be transformed into a car enthusiast’s heaven. The Downriver Dream Cruise will officially take over the right 2 lanes at 10am for all to see. From Riverview to Lincoln Park, the street will be lined with spectators watching history roll by on wheels. Last year over 300,000 people were part of this event. Preserving these cars is a passion and even a lifestyle for those who have them. Being in the aura of the Motor City, automobile interest is in our blood. Several of our own Grosse Ile residents will be part of the event. At Island Fest, we were disappointed by the weather as the car show had to be cancelled, but a few hardcore enthusiasts tried to bring out their rides. Bill Heinrich and his green 1950 Ford Pickup F1 was there. He had an amazing history with this truck. He had bought one new and used it while building what is known now as Humbug Marina. He had pictures there to share of the truck being used while the boat wells were being dug. Jack Howard brought out his gorgeous 1966 Bel Air that looked as if it had just rolled out of the showroom. He said if he was able have his Dream Cruise dream car it would be a 1967 Corvette with a big block. There are many on the island that have that car or many that they keep protected and look forward to an event such as this to bring them out to display.
Paul Marek was there alongside his 1971 RoadRunner. When he had bought it in the summer of 1974 the car was equipped with 383 (CID) engine, pistol grip Hurst shifter, buckets seats, console, and fresh air scoop calle and “AIR GRABBER.” At the time he never thought of it as anything special, since many of his friends had some sort of muscle car. Paul took a job in Seattle and sold the RR in late 1976 to one of his best friends, with the agreement that if he would ever sell, he would offer it back to Paul first. Paul reclaimed the RR 5 years later, and it’s short lived owner hadn’t even got it out on the road. The engine had gone bad, so it sat for years un drivable until about 1987 when Paul started a complete restoration. It included rebuilding the motor, dismantling the entire car, and having it painted. The car was finally complete about 1996, and Paul has made it a tradition to participate in the Downriver Cruise on Fort Street. Grosse Ile will be well represented at the Dream Cruise and you will see many neighbors there. On Friday night June 23, the Mustang Owners Club of SE Michigan will be gathering at Ford Yacht Club to start their cruise. Around 8pm they will be leaving together to head to the event, so anticipate a pretty awesome display of horsepower heading through Grosse Ile at that time. The The 18th Annual Dream Cruise will begin at 10 am Saturday, June 24.
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f you were in the carburetor business, you were devastated by the advent of fuel injection. The music vinyl business was made much smaller by the digital age. Things do change. Things like retailing in the Internet age. As I wrote last month, between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 times more money circulates locally in our working economy with By Peter Rose purchases made at locally owned businesses, compared to national chains. We can’t always do it, but every time we CAN get “it” from the local hardware store, or grocer or restaurant or clothier, it keeps our local micro-engines churning, circulating money. The ripple effect creates echo spending dollars”: $100 at a hardware store leads to a $50 purchase at the clothing store which leads to a $25 dollar purchase at the dry cleaners, and so on. Your $100 purchase is worth a lot more than $100, locally ... and ZERO on-line. By diverting dollars to the Internet, the local “food chain” is broken, and profitability leaves the state, goes to stock holders across the nation. It’s the least beneficial to our interests as local residents in the downriver community. It all worked better in the 1960s and 70s, when our regional economy was far, far more robust. That localism I refer to includes steel and cars and other things that once employed thousands more, right here. More money was circulating. Amazon.com wanted to be the “everything store”, and they are in the process of becoming exactly that. They’re nearly half of all on-line shopping already, and they are just getting started. But on-line choices abound, including brands that urge us to bypass the retail distribution channel altogether. Too, nearly all of our brands also sell directly to Amazon, weakening the fabric of our own community by diverting all the money. It’s easy, it’s quick, and everything is available, all the time.
It’s so tempting for so many. But this option takes 100% of the money that would otherwise percolate around our neighborhood, em-ploying people, paying local taxes, consuming services from suppliers and utilities. Things don’t progress without disruption, but this is unprecedented sort of challenge. Retailers have to be good. Stores have to be interesting, warm, friendly, clean and compelling places to patronize. Support has to be earned, the experience has to be good enough to outweigh the convenience of clicking. But in order for that to matter, people have to want to preserve what they value. Each single “click” adds to the aggregate and profound impact on how things function in our regional economy. A $100 purchase pays for many hours of work for a neighbor or relative. That’s not some hypothetical $100; it is your $100. You get to choose. We can choose to contribute to that employment, or not . These are choices that begin with simply connecting the dots, , and of truly believing that our choices matter ... a lot. The changes of the digital age are not going to reverse or even abate. Tired and dated businesses have to either become more relevant, or con-cede the point. But the power of national money does tilt the field, and in a predatory manner, beyond the scope of locals to overcome without the determined help from the community. Please visit this site: https://ilsr.org/ amazon-stranglehold/. It takes you to a report that is more effective than anything I could ever write. It is not fun reading, but it’s fascinating, most likely eye-opening, and may help you consider your role in it all. We all DO have the power to direct our local economy, for better or for worse. We get to choose between being a part of a rising local economy, or insisting on diminishing it. As brutal as that sounds, it’s the simple truth!
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Continued from page 1 increase in calls coming into our station about large gatherings at certain times of the year. Our road patrol would investigate, and if the party was out of control, the officers would call in the Party Patrol to take over. This freed up our onduty guys on the road so they could focus their attention in other parts of the community,” said Chief Joe Porcarelli. The Party Patrol was designed to target key times throughout the year such as prom, homecoming, and graduation, but is active all year long. Since its inception, other police departments in Michigan and the Midwest have modelled their program after ours because it has been so successful,” he added. The department is proactively and aggressively trying to stop
underage parties because according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 12-20 year olds in the United States drink 11 percent of the alcohol consumed nationwide. Also, approximately 4,300 deaths per year are associated with underage drinking. Other staggering statistics indicate that last year in the United States alone, 180,000 emergency room visits were attributed to underage drinking. Although it is difficult to quantify, Chief Porcarelli believes that his department’s dedication to this program has saved a number of lives. The National Association of Women Highway Safety Leader’s mission is to work nationwide to prevent and reduce deaths and injuries on our nation’s highways. For more information about this group contact go to www.nawhsl.org/.
From left to right, Dianne Perukel, Sergeant Kenneth Pelland and Alicia Sledge.
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On June 1, Treasurer Ted Van Os, Trustee Jim Budny, and I, along with members of the Public Service Commission and Township staff met with officials from the Wayne County Department of Public Services to discuss the weight restrictions recently imposed on the Grosse Ile Bridge. By Brian Loftus The meeting was extremely informative, providing background on why the restrictions were imposed and the County’s bridge inspection process. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) requires periodic inspections of all bridges throughout the state. Following a visual inspection by the County, weight restrictions were placed on Grosse Ile Bridge as a safety precaution because an early analysis determined some deterioration had occurred. The restrictions apply only to the heavier trucks, such as concrete mixers and trash haulers. Future visual inspections could lead to a recommendation for a more detailed inspection, additional weight restrictions, or possibly closure. Needless to say, we will be working with Wayne County, MDOT, and federal officials to avoid a closure. Currently we are awaiting a more detailed inspection, and the weight restrictions will remain in place until the inspection can be completed. In the meantime, the County is working
with us to find solutions that will lessen the inconvenience to residents and visitors, while at the same time ensuring the safety of the bridge. While the weight restrictions are in place, Grosse Ile will contract with a weigh master to ensure the proper weight is adhered to as vehicles exceeding the weight restrictions can add to any deterioration. We are currently investigating a means to allow some heavier trucks to operate under a special permit, which will allow them to cross under escort while the remainder of the bridge is closed to other traffic. The inconvenience should be minimal. We will be monitoring speeds of all vehicles on the bridge, as excessive speeds also accelerate the deterioration – slower is better (and safer)! Please ignore rumors alleging inadequate repairs to the bridge in 2007 - after thorough evaluation the Grosse Ile Bridge was awarded the 2009 Project of the Year Award by the American Public Works Association. I want to thank Ms. Beverly Watts, Wayne County‘s Director of Public Services, County Executive Warren Evans’ Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Bernard Parker III, and the rest of the Wayne County team that joined us at Township Hall. Our Public Service Commission and DPS staff will continue to work with them to ensure the bridge remains an asset for the community for decades to come. My best wishes for a safe, fun summer. Brian Loftus Supervisor
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TELESCOPING THE TOWNSHIP FIRST, A LITTLE BACKGROUND When I was asked by the Grosse Ile Grand’s publisher Will Evans to cover township news, it wasn’t so much covering township government news---well handled by Supervisor Brian Loftus, but to let the readers know what’s happening with the various departments and committees/ commissions of the township. To kick off this first article, By Pam Frucci I stopped at the photo display on the steps leading up to the second floor of the township hall. There were all the portraits of township supervisors going back to 1915 when R. Leonard Wilton was the first one after we broke away from Monguagon township in 1914. I didn’t know him, but surprisingly enough starting with Fred Glover in 1941-43, I either I knew them or worked under them as a trustee of Grosse Ile Township. Fred, an attorney, raised his family here and was very active in the community. Then came Ari Begole, 1943-45, whose son Dick was in my class in school. Then came Ed O’Donnell, 1949-63, a great guy whose son Tim is the township assessor. Following Ed was Tom Lennox—known as Scotty---from 1963-4. The Fruccis hosted his son Tom, who now lives in Ohio and visited the Island in 2014 when we celebrated 100 years as a township. Merle Solomon served two terms 1964-71 and 1980-84. The only woman supervisor, I served as trustee under her and found her a tough cookie but very politically astute. Then came Dewey Henry, 1971-76. I’d known Dewey since I was in high school and on the student council. He was president and from then on I appreciated how he ran meetings with humor and dedication to the job. Dallas Kelsey followed Dewey from 1976-80. Dal is a former student and still active in the community. Then came Jim Cowan, 1984-88 who actually followed Merle Solomon. I served as trustee under him and enjoyed his leadership as well as the leadership skills of Bruce Sells, 198892. George Honer got elected from 1992-6 and you see him as an active member of Sacred Heart. Following
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George Honer came our youngest supervisor Doug Jones. At first people complained that he was too young to run the township, but his heart was in his service and he served us well. Kurt Kobiljak came after Doug Jones, 2004-8. Kurt remains active in the community. Brian Loftus, 2008 to the present, continues a long line of dedicated leaders. He’s probably the best PR supervisor we’ve ever had! ANOTHER LUCKY FIND FOR THE TOWNSHIP This early spring when Carol Knopp retired as administrative secretary/deputy assessor for Grosse Ile Township, Margie Gape stepped into her place. A few years back when she became dispatcher for the police and fire department, it seemed a shame to hide Margie behind a glass window at a desk in the Public Safety Building. The Fire/Police Departments lament losing Margie, but the township is lucky to have hired her. Now in her new position, you can see her perky well-dressed self behind her desk or flitting around the township
Only on the job since May 15, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kim O’Farrell, new rec director, catching her on a busy morning juggling all the events of the IslandFest she inherited when she took over the position. From all reports she’s a perfect fit for the job. Coming from 23 years running the rec department in an Ohio town, she says handling marinas, pools, parades, golf courses, etc. are all past experiences. She was looking for a job in Michigan since she has a connection in Windsor and with Hockeytown. Grosse Ile seemed like a good match for her skills. It sounds like she has the right attitude for running an active rec department. She warmly embraces community activities. (She’s already won over Kathy Walker, who champions kayaking with WeKayak.) Kim has moved to Grosse Ile and plans on being around long term. This vibrant lady is a lucky find for the Island. hall, a definite plus for residents and staff. ISLAND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE TO HOST THE BCSEM On June 15, the Island Beautification Committee will host beautification committees and commission from all over Southeast Michigan. The event will be held at the Ford Yacht Club from 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and ending at 1 p.m. with a tour of historic sites around the Island. The program is billed as “historic preservation” and will feature several historic homes with their owners sharing how they have been able to bring their home, some dating to the Civil War era, into the 21st Century. Also included in the program will be a talk by Rev. Phil Dinwiddie sharing the compelling history of St. James Chapel where he is the minister. The chapel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2018 having been built with the life savings of a former slave. John Wilkie will share how his architectural firm
had been able to restore an old Naval Hangar built in 1942 into a state-ofthe-art township hall. The commentary will include a powerpoint showing the guest shots of the historic buildings. Following lunch will be a bus tour to actually see the historic sites. MACOMB STREET SHOULD WORK ON BECOMING A “QUAINT” DESTINATION When my granddaughters and I did our civic duty and joined the Kiwanis Club on April 29 to join other community members for the All-Island Clean-up, we were picking up trash along Macomb Street that Saturday morning. A car pulled up and motioned me over. Two ladies out for a drive were from Toledo and Detroit and had never been to Grosse Ile. They heard we had a “quaint” downtown and wondered if they were in the right place. (We could be “quainter” than we are if we had some more shops!) I told them to try the Alpaca Farm since they had a gift shop and to drive down our historic district along East River Road. Then I got to thinking about the effort our DDA liaison Angela Sukockas is putting in trying to attract more business to Macomb Street. I hope she’s successful and future visitors out for a drive will find Grosse Ile a destination. Our own residents should heed the Business Association of Grosse Ile’s advertisement in the May Grosse Ile Grand right at the top of front page: “Stay at home; shop Macomb.” Added shops should attract Island clientele as well as offIslanders. KEEP ISLAND AERIAL VIEW HANDY WHEN TRAVELING I have a good supply of 2 X 3 ½ inch magnets showing Grosse Ile from the air with its airport prominent. It’s amazing how many times I pull one out of my wallet and share it with people in our travels when they’re curious that I live on an island. Township deputy clerk Sharon Gray has a supply. I handed one to Donald Rumsfeld when he spoke at Hillsdale College and he exclaimed: “I used to fly out of there!” I gave him the magnet as a souvenir of his time on the Island as a Naval pilot back in the 60s.
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25th Annual Women’s Healthcare Classic By Cameron Colwell The mission of the Women’s Healthcare Classic is to provide excellent healthcare for patients in our local communities. Over the past 24 years the hard work of volunteers and generosity from the community has raised a remarkable $6 million dollars. The event features a day packed with golfing starting at 9:00am. A continental breakfast and lunch will be available throughout the day. All guest are then invited inside the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club for cocktails, a silent auction, a seated dinner, and an awards presentation. The highlight of the auction will be and art piece, “Woman Behind the Mask”, created by Linda Hendershot. The sea glass art form represents a woman’s rebirth after a mastectomy.
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What’s Happening Grosse Ile ... Sunday, June 11 Senior Recital, at 3:00pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church is hosting a Senior Recital for four of their musicians seeking further education in music. Noah Tylutki will be performing violin, Jennifer Chao on the piano, Aaron Plegue on the saxophone and guitar, and lastly Meagan Wozny will be singing. Tuesday, June 13,20,27 WE Kayak, at 6:00pm, Time to dust off your Kayak, lash it to your vehicle and join the WE Kayakers for a wonderful Tuesday paddle. Everyone is welcome (ages 16-17 to be accompanied by an adult). We are always happy to see new WE Kayakers join the Tuesday paddle. Don’t forget your PFD! Friday, June 16,23 Grosse Ile Sailing School, at 6:00pm, Are you looking for something fun and different for your kids to do that will get them active this summer? Grosse Ile Yacht Club is once again hosting Grosse Ile Sailing School. They have several different sessions this summer and they have room for a few more kids. This is a great opportunity to give your kids an experience they will remember. They also have sailing classes for adults. The Adult Learn to Sail program includes 12 hrs of classroom and on the water lessons. Saturday, June 17 Grosse Ile Soccer Association Tryouts,
Open to all interested players ages 6-18. Players do NOT need to reside in a specific geographical area. Tryouts are meant to form teams based on skill level and interest, not turn players away. We will attempt to field as many teams as possible, but please understand the players will be separated by skill level. Each age group will have 2 days of tryouts, and it is recommended that players attend both days. Wednesday, June 21 Glow Roll, at 7:00pm, Come and meet at Smokies on the River (25555 W River Rd, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48193) for an evening bike ride. We will bike anywhere from 7 to 10 miles. Helmets are recommended. Sunday, June 25 Concert on the Commons, at 7:00pm, Barry Van Engelen will be playing under the gazebo at the corner of Meridian and Macomb Street. Barry is an entertainer who sings and accompanies himself on the guitar. In case of rain, go to St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Saturday, July 1 GIYC Independence Day Fireworks, at 10:00pm. The Grosse Ile Yacht club will be putting on a fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day. Island resident will be able to see the display on the southern half of East River.
Sunday, July 2 Concert on the Commons, at 7:00pm, Bill Bynum & Co. will be performing under the gazebo at the corner of Meridian and Macomb Street. Bill Bynum is a songwriter and singer of songs: rock, country, and bluegrass. In case of rain, go to St. Thomas Lutheran Church. Wednesday, July 5 Glow Roll, at 7:00pm, Come and meet at Smokies on the River (25555 W River Rd, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48193) for an evening bike ride. We will bike anywhere from 7 to 10 miles. Helmets are recommended. Friday, July 7 Elba-Mar Days, at 5:00pm, Join ElbaMar Boat Club and the Cruzin Jupiter Band for a night full of fun! Their will be events for the kids during the day,
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After purchasing some 600 acres of land here on “Kitchiminishen,” or “The Big Island” dubbed by our French forbears “La Grosse Ile,” Major Gray and his father-in-law, the Reverend Richard Bury, had a thought or two about civilizing their little town-to-be as a community. Ergo, they put up a house on the high ground of East River overlooking what was once called “Gray’s Hollow.” Then Horace set to building a dock, a masted schooner called “Humbug” with a friend down the road, and eventually, a post office and general store. Eventually of course Gray-owned lots were sold which derived from that original aboriginal land-grab by the Macomb brothers in 1776. For in that year of liberty and freedom, Grosse Ile was “deeded,” by way of a parchment document adorned with the Macomb signatures and the ensigns of the isle’s former Potawatomi overlords. One of those totems, an eagle, was affixed beside other native thumb-prints, but nearly upside down! To this day it’s argued as to whether that earliest “presentiment” of the American Eagle was actually set askew out of protest? Horace Gray’s vision included a fledgling version of our Main Street, named for those two canny Scots brothers who contravened British sanctions against purchasing real estate from the Natives back in ‘76. As a result, the die was set for the future, which included parcels of landed, platted properties of specific families. And some of that constitute the island’s germinal “commercial district.” Anyway, I often find myself thinking of things such as these when I peruse our 21st century Main Street. And I also survey our signage, none of which are perhaps as notorious as the famous doublearrowed “REALITY” message near the Bridgeway. Nor as historic as the “Deeded in 1776” legend which stands upon the turnaround along Parkway. And of late I’ve found myself considering those modern messagings, a’ la 2017, which now urge us to “live, work, eat, and
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Planning the Summer By Alex Melhorn Grosse Ile students have a lot planned this summer. Some kids are sitting at home and relaxing all summer, while others are going on vacations all around the world. Students are grinding through these last weeks as the home stretch of the school year approaches. Students like Annabelle Cunningham have vacations already booked. “My dad won a vacation from his work for my whole family to go to Hawaii. I also get to go to Paris with my French class.” Cunningham is more excited to go to Paris, because she thinks it will be a whole different culture there than it is here in the U.S. Other students plan to stay in Michigan like Ryan Cuddy, who is going to Presque Isle, Michigan where his family rents cottages on Grand Lake. “I love going up north because it is beautiful there and it is so peaceful. I don’t have to worry about a long plane ride and lots of luggage,” said Cuddy. Many students are traveling this summer to visit family in other states.
I love going up north because it is beautiful there and it is so peaceful.
“Every summer my family and I take a trip to northern Minnesota where we meet all of my cousins, uncles, aunts, and grandparents. I think the best part about to trip is talking to my cousins because I don’t see them much,” said Brooklyn Donckers,. Only a small amount of Grosse Ile students are leaving the country, but student Lisa Kohler,‘18, is going to Finland to see her close relatives and also Iceland for a family vacation. “My family and I usually go to Finland every year to see my family. I have lots of cousins, aunts, and uncles there,” stated Kohler. “My favorite part about going to Finland is eating the various food they have there and seeing my family.” Even one student at Grosse Ile, Bradley Rushmore goes to South Africa every year. He spends time with family and he says it is a very peaceful place.
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High Honor Students
By Sarah Hemsworth Three high school seniors represent this year’s valedictorians. Megan Zula, Olivia Robinson, and Jennifer Chao. To be a valedictorian, a grade point of 4.0 with all A’s must be maintained throughout the four years of high school. With three females filling the roles of valedictorians, there are six salutatorians. Kelsie Krauss, Jason Kopp, Madelyn Moretti, Maya Pandya, Brendan Scherer and Ian Smith. “These students represent the class of 2017 as some of the brightest and best of Grosse Ile High School. They are to be commended for their hard work and dedication they placed on their education these past four years.” said Paul Szymanski, principle at GIHS. Congratulations to the top students, and to all graduates at Grosse Ile High School. The graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, June 8.
Letters of Intent Signed
Grosse Ile High School is proud to announce that three Grosse Ile seniors have signed letters of intent to play a sport at a college/university next fall. Haley Clum will be attending Saginaw Valley State University on a volleyball scholarship. Haley was awarded a Huron League ScholarAthlete medal, All League-1st Team, All Region, and All State honors. Joseph Lepidi will be attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a baseball scholarship. Joseph played baseball for four years at Grosse Ile High School and was awarded a Huron League ScholarAthlete Honorable Mention this spring. Jared Lutsic will be attending Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee on a baseball scholarship. Jared has played baseball for Grosse Ile for the last three year and was a spring Scholar-Athlete awardee.
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eniors at Grosse Ile High School have many different ideas for what they want to major in while in college. One student, in particular, is Jason Kopp ‘17. His story is unique because of his family legacy. His brother Adam currently attends the United States Military Academy at West Point and his dad, Colonel Jeff Kopp, is also a graduate of the class of 1990. Adam knew that he wanted to go to West Point ever since he was a kid. Jason, on the other hand, wasn’t quite sure if he wanted to go. Jason had been thinking about going to West Point and had written all of the essays and passed all of the prerequisites to By Alex Melhorn get in. After a long wait, Jason got accepted into West Point. In the winter, Jason also got accepted into the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Now, Jason had to make the biggest decision of his life. Should he go to Michigan, or West Point? Jason thought about it for a long time with his family pressuring him to make the best choice. “Choosing between the University of Michigan ROTC and the United States Military Academy at West Point has been the hardest decision of my life,” stated Jason Kopp. “After many months of reflection, talking with cadets from both West
Jason, on left, shares a moment with his brother Adam.
Point and ROTC cadets at regular colleges, and really thinking about what I wanted, I have decided to attend the University of Michigan on a 4-year ROTC scholarship. I really want a blend of both a civilian college and a military lifestyle, so ROTC is the perfect fit for me,” stated Jason Kopp. At U of M, Jason will be participating in the ROTC program. ROTC stands for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. ROTC at Michigan will consist of physical training at 5:30 a.m. three times a week as well taking a Military Science course in addition to his regular classes every semester. He is also
required to attend a 2-3 hour military lab every week. Jason will also have weekend duties and summer training, as well as the opportunity to attend Army schools like Airborne and Air Assault and even cultural immersion programs overseas. When Jason graduates from Michigan he will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. As a scholarship ROTC cadet, he will owe 4 years of active duty and 8 years total service in the Army. “As I progress in the program, I will go from learning about the Army to the one who is teaching the younger cadets about the Army,’ said Jason. A big impact on Jason’s decision was his dad. COL Kopp is a part of the JAG corps and has been on active duty as well as in the reserves. He was deployed to Iraq in 2007 in support of Iraqi Freedom. “I support Jason’s decision 100%, and I know that he will succeed as a leader at the University of Michigan and in the army,” stated Jeff Kopp. Jason’s older brother Adam is a cadet at West Point this year. “I was hoping Jason was going to come to West Point but I was happy when he picked Michigan and the ROTC program,” stated Adam Kopp. Jason looks forward to a long career as a US Army Officer.
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The Grosse Ile boys golf team has had another successful year this spring. The team finished in first place in the Huron League and the playoffs are upon them. The team won their second straight regional championship on Thursday, June 1. GI won with a score of 312 beating out Trenton with a score of 328. Joey Test was a medalist at Regionals by beating out Brent Trela from Trenton in a playoff hole. Now the team has to prepare for states in Allendale, at Meadows Golf Course. The state tournament starts this weekend and the team seems pretty confident in themselves as they try to take home Grosse Ile’s fifth state title.
SOCCER
The Lady Devils soccer team of Grosse Ile High School won another district title in Ann Arbor on Friday, June 2 with a 12-0 victory over Summit Academy of Romulus. A three game series with wins over the Lady Rams of Flat Rock (8-0) and the Irish of Fr. Gabriel Richard (1-0) in Ann Arbor, the District final saw balanced contributions from GI players on every part of the field including goals from Kelsie Krauss, Logan Gladowski, Sophia Tucker, Grace Ellis, Catie Masserant, Lexi McNeil, Liz Molnar, Anna Schumate, and Nina Muto as well as a hat trick of three goals from Lauren Naso with four saves by keeper, Chandler Donckers. The Lady Devils continue to Regional semifinals at Troy Athens against Clawson HS on June 6. For the second year in a row, the Grosse Ile High School girls track team claimed the Huron League Championship
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Thirty-four seniors from Grosse Ile High School have been named Huron League Scholar Athletes for the spring season. To earn this distinction, a student must be a senior, must be awarded a Varsity letter in the sport they are competing in, and most importantly, must maintain a GPA of 3.0 of higher. Grosse Ile’s spring scholar athletes listed by sport include:
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What do you want to see in the Grosse Ile Grand news magazine? “More stuff to do with younger kids, toddlers and younger ages. Things to help new residents get involved in the community as well.” Cary Grech, Reo Road “Obituaries. You never really know when someone important in the community passes until way after the fact.” Patt Heinrich, Lowrie Dr “Just island news! Events and other things that are happening around Grosse Ile.” Michelle, Byromar Ln “Really just any upcoming things in the community. It’s always nice to ahead of time so you can plan.” Muriel Shamus, Huron Circle Dr “Don’t repeat what is in the News Herald. More police briefings. Updates on what is going on in the schools.” Denise Camiller, Southpointe Rd. “The landmark pictures on the back of each issue.” Scott Site, Old Depot Dr “More to do with specifically just the island. Less to do with neighboring townships.” Joe Benjami, Manchester “Seeing more stories about how the island operates amongst itself. How efficient we are amongst ourselves.” Ethan Ames, Seventh St. “More local coupons and deals in the paper, localized advertisements.” Bob Branscum, Halcyon Dr “Maybe an online version? I prefer hard copy, but I would want to be able to get ahold of it when I need it.” Jim Cantley, Island Blvd “More with what’s going on in the high school. When you don’t have a kid in the high school you feel out of the loop.” Josh Liechty, Church “I wanna see more with live music on the island, and when it’s going to happen.” Trevor Lamb, Waterway Dr “Important township dates. That’s really all I can think of.” John Ryan, East River
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Thanks for the Memories
World Series Ring he wore as he squeezed my hand when I met him dward Mierkowicz passed for the first time at that nursing center away Friday, May 19 at the seventy years later. age of 93. He was one of the He had fallen and broke his hip greatest athletes of our time. Ed at the age of 90. I was able to write spent the better part of forty years a couple of articles for our local on Grosse Ile. After being born and newspapers asking people to send raised in Wyandotte, he married get well cards. Soon after being Grosse Ile’s Janette Tieffer in 1971 released from that nursing center his and settled here until she passed in daughter, Brenda, told me he had 2012. Ed was a three sport star at fallen once again on that same hip. Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in After further surgery he was sent to 1942. He was an all-state tight end another nursing center. This time I for the football team but was better wrote an article requesting they send known for his baseball prowess. him a note “thanks for the memories.” In the year of 1942 a Detroit Tiger Why you might ask should we be scout came to Wyandotte to see a sending words of thanks to him. He pitcher from Fordson High School only played a half of one inning and in Dearborn a couple of who hadn’t unremarkable lost a game in years with the three years. Tigers. Most of Fordson and his career was Roosevelt were in the minor matched up in leagues. So a championship what would we game. Ed hit be thanking him two of the for? I am going longest home to ask you to runs ever do something Edward Mierkowicz and David Dyer seen in high now. It worked school baseball, for me and I am both over 400 feet and both off that sure it will for most of you. I was too “all-star” pitcher. Ed was signed to young to remember that wonderful a professional contract shortly after year of 1945. I closed my eyes and developing rheumatic fever during put my thoughts on how it must have a short stint in the been. The war was Army. His claim to over, the Tigers won fame came in the year the Pennant and the of 1945. The Detroit World Series. I thought Tigers were in a tight about my Mother and pennant race. Ed was my Grandmother. called up to the parent They were both ardent team as the rosters Tiger fans. I could see were expanded in those wide smiles on September. The Tigers their faces. It was a won the pennant on the beautiful sight. Now I last day of the season have the opportunity as Hank Greenberg to thank someone who hit a grand slam home run and put had a part, regardless of how small, in them into the World Series against creating those smiles. There was no the Chicago Cubs. After splitting one else to thank. Ed Mierkowicz was the first six games of that series and the only man alive that played in that leading 9-3 going into the bottom of World Series. He did begin to receive the ninth inning of that seventh game thank you cards. He even received a 21 year old rookie Ed Mierkowicz visit from a man he played baseball was sent into left field as a defensive with in 1942. What a wonderful replacement for Hank Greenberg. Ed feeling it was to be able to help put a not only went into left field, he went few smiles and many tears of joy to into that box score thus winning his that man in the final two years of his piece of the pie which included the life.
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GLENN BROUGH IS MY GOTO PERSON AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Whenever I have to contact someone connected with MSU, I call Glenn Brough, assistant admissions director. The Nov. 18, 2016 Lansing State Journal paid tribute to Glenn in a three-page write-up for his long- time mentoring MSU’s marching band as their visual and By Pam Frucci field coordinator. Glenn, who was drum major of the GIHS marching band until graduation in 1975, went on to play the tuba in MSU’s marching band in 1975 but quickly took over as drum major, a position he held for four years. A pro at choreography, Glenn would go with the band on tour to various high schools and taught their bands how to move to music. There was a 25-year tradition when the band gets ready to perform that they rub his head for good luck before they hit the field---even Sparty gets in the act. Now retired from his role as tough “drill sergeant,” the band played their hearts out to Glenn’s marching orders. The players appreciated his tough but tender side. Glenn’s dad Dr. Joe Brough has lived on the Island since 1943 when his father was named physician at the Naval Air station. Dr. Brough says Glenn’s ability to “move with music” came naturally. Proud of his son Glenn’s accomplishments, he has a “trophy case” of his accomplishments being active with MSU’s marching band for over 40 years. SOUVENIR BRICK FROM REO APARTMENTS DATED 1929 I asked Dale Reaume, the township manager, for a souvenir brick from the Reo Apartments now demolished as a “hazardous” building. It was my first home on Grosse Ile since my parents brought my twin brother Pat and me at six weeks old to the Island back in 1932. Dale told me the apartments were built in 1929. That brick sits next to a brick from the 1911 building which was my
elementary school. Both the school and the old gym I graduated from in 1950 came down in 2000. ISLAND CATERER DECIDES TO DO “SOMETHING DIFFERENT” Martha Butler keeps busy in retirement catering for weddings and funerals and most recently caters for the Kiwanis Club’s Thursday meals. But she told me the other day, she’s decided to do “something completely different.” What that turned out to be is riding a bus with 44 others departing from the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church on March 31 to take in a glorified rehearsal of the Michigan Opera Theatre’s production of The Girl of the Golden West, having a tour of the Detroit Opera House, and sitting down for a box lunch before returning to Grosse Ile. Martha seemed to enjoy the adventure where we heard that the Puccini family (the opera was written by Giacomo Puccini, the composer of Madame Butterfly) sued Andrew Lloyd Webber for “stealing” four notes from The Girl of the Golden West and using them in his composition Phantom of the Opera. According to Stephen Lord, the director of The Girl, the family won the law suit and the Puccini family was awarded $34,000,000! CLASS OF 1958 RING FINDS IT RIGHTFUL OWNER After a chain of events that all started with a packet of Class of 1958 memorabilia dropped off at the Grosse Ile Historical Society, I was asked to see if we could find the owner of a class ring. I looked at a reunion photo of the class that included Rose Koval, whose husband graduated in 1958. I called her and being the energetic person that she is, she notified Dave Marsh who plans all the reunions and has the emails of his classmates. Rose looked carefully inside the ring and found the initials LAM. Dave sent an e-blast and heard back from Linda McVey. “It’s my long lost class ring…I thought I’d never get it back.” Rose mailed the ring back to Linda now located in Montana and that lost ring is on the hand of its rightful owner.
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Musings Continued from page 14 play” on Macomb. And then I set to musing about how nice it would be if more people actually did! But you know, that sort of thing takes some special energy. But perhaps like a certain New Yorker’s recent bid to “Make America Great Again,” they are mostly platitudes unless we back them up. And how does that happen? Well for starters, we get out and support more “Main Street” business. We site more community events there, and not only at our gazebo-ed corner at Meridian. And we do even more things along the main drag, all year ‘round. And as for Island Fest, which is now creating memories of its own, those boulevard signs also make me recall the erstwhile Azalea Festival. Remember that? A graying lion’s share of aged ones like myself remember that annual event fondly. And how we prided ourselves on gathering and celebrating and showing off our wares to the world and to one another on our Main Street. First we had the parade, and after that, both sides of the avenue from east to west and back again were filled with stands and games, booths, shop-fronts, displays other activities for the crowds. Sound familiar? Maybe not if you’re new by at least a dozen years. But I remember so much busyness that an hour after the parade ended at Meridian, if I were driving riverward it might take fifteen minutes to get home. But things change. For one reason or another our festival left Macomb Street, as did our municipal offices, many businesses, and even our eponymous newspaper. And something else may have been missing. This had to do with something akin to the Scriptural saying in Corinthians, about “without love…” etc. Well just so on Grosse Ile, for without innovation and participation by businesses and citizens and even our political base, we might seem merely a sleeping little American burg with some handsome banners decorating the avenue. On their own such things are not bound to jump-start commerce, realty, social events and more. But with some help from their passers-by, they just might. So what kind of “help?” Maybe
the sort that requires the moxy and follow-through of residents and merchants, entrepreneurs and visitors, and even our elected representatives. I think we can take a hint from those new banners. Not just to “make us great again:” but to allow us to be as grandly alluring, as well as historically and traditionally viable, as we really are. And to represent our “big island” for what it truly is: an insular gem blessed with watered and landed beauty and possessed of God’s own creatures. And of course, the people of Grosse Ile. We all deserve better from ourselves, don’t we? And given that, who knows what we’ll be up tomorrow, or on some future day when the azaleas are beginning to bloom? We’ll have to wait and see, but for the meanwhile let me say stay at home, shop Macomb.
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