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What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?

What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
Author: Ben Fogt
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Grosse Ile's history goes back well before, but we celebrate the founding as July 6, 1776. It sits in a place that is a crossroads of history, a superhighway of commerce, a convergence of nature, a center of innovation, a thorofare of Prohibition, and a playground of Metro Detroit's industrialists. The community is made up of layers of creativity, compassion, and ingenuity. As a host, Ben Fogt starts conversations about those elements that contribute to Grosse Ile's personality.
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Tickets for Mrs Kelly's Journey Home
Encore Magazine on the play
Breeda Miller's Web Site
Moth Story Hour (video)
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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MyVacationHunter.com
Grosse Ile Travel Club
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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Ross Querro (Grosse Ile Community Development Director) and Allie McAughey (Wyandotte Art & Glass Center) talk about a public art initiative that begins October 13th, Art on the Ile.
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Links
Grosse Ile DDA
Art on the Ile
Art on the Ile Opening Event
Wyandotte Art & Glass Center
Tax Increment Financing
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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Ben and Jenna discuss upcoming events that the Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile are participating in. Links to the events and background information below.
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Links
The Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile (Facebook)
Season 1’s Episode about the Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile
The Viral Video (Facebook)
The Video that started it all. (YouTube)
Downriver Foster Closet
RealWitchWives@gmail.com
Events
GIHistSoc Ghost Hunt October 1st
Halloween Costume Drive October 1-8
Glow Roll October 7th
Fall Festival October 8th
Paint the Town Red October 14th & 15th
Halloween Parade October 22nd (Followed by Trick or Treat on Macomb)
Township Trick or Treat October 31st 6-8pm
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Music:
Howard Harper Barnes - Mysterious Forest
Trailer Worx - Are We Forgotten
Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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Grosse Ile Historical Society Web Site
Facebook Page
EventBrite (Events)
Phone: 734-675-1250
25022 East River, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
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Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Commerce Park
VFW Post 7310 Grosse Ile (Phone 734.771.8393)
Gearheads Custom and Classics Car Club
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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Crawford Chiropractic Clinic
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
Season 2 Episode 10
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Jeff Przybylo talks about the Jeep Club and their Santa Cruise that is happening on December 11th.
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Links
Island Jeep Club of Grosse Ile Facebook Group
Grosse ile Now Facebook Group
Santa Cruise Passing the Albright Family Light Show
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Music: Martin Klem / Santa on holiday / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/WMqduyNslY/
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Grand Chief Ted Roll talks about the Wyandot of Anderdon's plans to create the Six points Village Project in Gibraltar and the importance of preserving Wyandot history and recognizing that they are still here.
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Links
Wyandot of Anderdon Nation
River Raisin National Battlefield
Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma
Wyandotte Nation of Kansas
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Michigan’s Tribal Governments
Iron Belle Trail
University of Michigan Project Plans
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Music: Headlund / Thanks for the Time / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/
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Marie Pucak, owner of Grosse Ile Pet and Garden Center and a member of Grosse ile's Downtown Development Authority talks about Ladies' Night Out, the DDA, and what's in store in her store this holiday season.
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Ladies’ Night Out
Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority
DDA Facebook
Grosse Ile Recreation
Grosse Ile Pet & Garden Center
Christmas Jammie Drive
Episode 6 about GI Pet & Garden Center
Episode 10 about Christmas Jammie Drive
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Music: Headlund / Thanks for the Time / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/
Episode Notes
Ben talks with the team that caught a 100 year old, 6 foot 11 inch Lake Sturgeon in the waters off of Grosse Ile in April. They share the impact of the work they do, keeping an eye on the native fish species of the Great Lakes. It's a whopper!
Transcript
Links
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Alpena Office
Detroit River Fish Laboratory
Free Press article about the sturgeon
Detroit River Coalition
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
Season 2 Episode 6: Grosse Ile Crew with coach Scott Sitek
Episode Notes
The head coach of the Grosse Ile High School Rowing team fills us in on the youth rowing programs with the high school and Wyandotte Boat Club. And, yes, adults can row, too. Make sure to support the can drive on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9 to 5 at Kroger.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Crew (Web)
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Wyandotte Boat Club (Web)
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Can & Bottle Drive: October 16, 2021 starting at 9am at the GI Kroger
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Music: Traditional / Scandinavian Folk 27 / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/8uM7T4MAi4/
Season 2 Episode 5: Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Naval Air Station Grosse Ile
with John Raithel
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John shares some of the fascinating history of Grosse Ile's distinctive airport and discusses the possible future of the facility.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport
NASGI Virtual Museum (NASGI.net)
On the Wings of a Dream (A video from the late 90s about the plans for Township Hall and the airport)
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Episode Notes
Chad Novak fills us in on all of the big things happening with the Grosse Ile Recreation Department in October. It's a lot.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Recreation Department
Facebook
Paint the Town Red
Schedule
VFW Car Show
Register for Kiwanis Scavenger Hunt (October 9th)
The Real Witchwives of Grosse Ile
Haunted Hangar Tickets
Fall Festival
Kids’ Dance and Costume Party (Grades 3-5)
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
Episode Notes
Ben talks with author Barry Levine about aviation history that is unique to Grosse Ile. Don't let his song references go over like a lead balloon.
Transcript
Links
Michigan Aviation: People and Places that Changed History (Book)
Yankee Air Museum (Book)
Yankee Air Museum
Grosse Ile Historical Society
Barry’s Talk is October 3rd at 2pm at the Azalea House at Westcroft Gardens (21803 West River Road). Look to the Historical Society for details.
Video of the ZMC-2 Launching from Grosse Ile.
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Music: Marc Torch / The Last Cosmonaut / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aFzNYuujKF/
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Ryan Stewart, Director of the McLouth Waterfront Alliance, shares the history of the McLouth Steel Mill property and shares the Alliance's vision of redevelopment that benefits all of Downriver.
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McLouth Waterfront Alliance
MWA on Facebook
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
International Wildlife Refuge Alliance
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Volunteer Email: driwr_volunteer@fws.gov
Map to the Refuge Gateway
Alliance Fundraiser (Sept 9th, 2021)
Yoga at the Refuge Gateway and other events
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Episode Notes
Chad Novak, IslandFest Chairman, shares the history of Grosse Ile's largest festival and details some of the activities with the event's return in 2021, June 4th, 5th, and 6th.
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IslandFest Web Site
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Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.
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MTA
Education Resources on MI Townships
MTA Publications (including the little red book)
Townships' Purpose and Structure Overview
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Identity of The Anonymous Source
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