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Devil Domination 2018 sports season was one for the books on Grosse Ile
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he 2018 Grosse Ile High School football season began on a warm, close summer night when the air was thick with moisture and mosquitos. The Red Devils hosted Gabriel Richard in a game that was entertaining but hardly eye-opening. The home team fell behind early, rallied from behind and fought off leg cramps and exhaustion to hang on at the end. The rally-from-behind part would become the theme of 2018 for the eventual Huron League champion Devils. It was a nice win for the Devils over a team that would eventually play for the Catholic League C-D championship and make the state playoffs, but it certainly did not portend the greatness the Red Devils were destined to achieve I was there again weeks later, when the Red Devils rallied in the second half to beat Huron League powerhouse Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central. It was an emotional homecoming night as the team remained unbeaten and clinched a state playoff berth. I asked coach John Bodner after that game if it felt like a “magical season,” but he brushed that off; there was far too much football to be played and far too many tough opponents - Milan, Riverview, Crestwood - to play to be getting sentimental.
On week 8 I was back on the sidelines in the cold, pouring rain as Bodner’s team again rallied - this time from 14 points behind - to beat archrival Riverview 21-14. The win capped an unbeaten league season and secured the outright league title for the Devils. A week later the Devils made it a perfect 9-0 with a win over Western Wayne Activities Association champion Dearborn Heights Crestwood. With the win, the 2018 squad became the first 9-0 Grosse Ile team since 1965. The run ended, of course in the first round of the state playoffs when the Devils fell to visiting Chelsea 28-21, but, really, that did little to diminish what the team accomplished. Especially because of the size of the team. This was a little, little squad with fewer than 25 players most of the time. Actually when either the offense or SEE DOMINATION, Page 23
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Leo Stevenson, Managing Director of Merrill Lynch Wyandotte, was recently named to the 2018 Forbes “Top 250 Wealth Advisors” in the United States list. It marks the second straight year Stevenson has been named to the prestigious list. The criteria for being named to Forbes “Top 250 Wealth Advisors” includes, size of practice, client performance, client satisfaction, community involvement, a high degree of regulatory achievement as well as other quantitative and qualitative aspects of the advisor’s practice. Stevenson was named by Forbes as the top advisor in Michigan of major (nonindependent) investment firms. He has also been named to the Barron’s list of “Top 1200 Advisors” for the last five years. Stevenson and his team have been located in Wyandotte for nearly 20 years. They specialize in personal and corporate investing and lending as well as real estate and retirement planning. “We are fortunate to service our clients from our Wyandotte office. Wyandotte has been a wonderful city to work with over the years,” Stevenson said. Stevenson and his wife, Marie,, reside on Grosse Ile. He is a current board member of the city of Wyandotte Downtown District Authority as well as the Grosse Ile Country Club. He is a previous board member of the Downriver Salvation Army and was a founding member of the Salvation Army’s Downriver Soup Kitchen.
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Let me begin by congratulating our High school football team for such an exciting season – well done! As you are reading this in early November, we all are facing the reality that winter is just around the corner and many of our plans must be put on hold until warmer weather returns. Now what? By Brian Loftus Well, my two favorite party planners, Angela and Kim, have lots of activities planned right here on our little island. Angela opens this winter’s fun with her third annual Ladies’ Night and follows quickly with Lights in Lyons. Kim is finalizing Island Glow and Breakfast with Santa comes a week later. These ladies are always busy and these are just a few of the activities they have in store for us. Many other volunteers in the Township are busy also. Start your Christmas shopping at the Historical Society’s Holiday Boutique, it will open the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Boar’s Head Festival returns (after a four-year hiatus) two weeks later. Keep checking the GrosseIleConnect, ‘Events’ section for the latest happenings. If you’re not busy, you’re not trying. As I titled this article, the work in the Township goes on. The Settlement Agreement regarding the sale of the McLouth/DSC property has been finalized and open to public review. All pertinent public comments have been reviewed and those of substance address and included in the agreement or plans going forward. While I have very little impact on the process, I want to thank those of you who participated in this extended effort - the blighted riverfront we have been forced to look at for decades will be gone. While there are those among you who are unhappy with the projected outcome, the reality remains that there was never going to be the waterfront park you had hoped for (and some almost demanded). Links to the agreement and associated documents will be on Grosseile.com. Our favorite bridge (not free by
My best wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. any means) remains under study with repairs still in planning stages. I’m not sure why I bother reading my weekly beating on Facebook, but in this case it’s in my best interest to bring you some facts. Wayne County DPS has advised me that the repairs and reinforcement of the support piers – the original railroad piers from 1873 – will begin in the spring of 2019 sometime after ice-out. Projected cost is around $1 million with no extended closures anticipated as most of the work will be done from below or from barges. Repairs to the understructure will be accomplished in the spring of 2020 and are expected to cost around $5 million. I bring this up in response to the $17 million and two-year closure rumors that have originated in someone’s imagination and just will not go away. I communicate with the county at least weekly, I will advise you immediately of events that impact your lives (or your wallets). In my spare time, I am working to find funding for the other distressed bridges and am trying to convince officials in Washington D.C. to keep the EPA here on Grosse Ile, where they are best able to do their jobs. I’m sure the Thanksgiving holiday is on your planning calendar, I want to take this opportunity to thank the members of this Township Board for all their efforts to keep Grosse Ile such a great place to ‘Live, Work and Play.’ Let’s keep in mind the spirit of Thanksgiving, the deep appreciation the Pilgrims had for their opportunity – at great risk - to build a better life and a better community than they left behind. We should be thankful also for our continued opportunity to make our lives and our community better. With that, my best wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends.
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McLouth property sale is leadership in action By Ron Hinricks Thursday, Nov. 1 was a historic day for the Downriver community as the sale of the McLouth Steel site was celebrated with the transfer of the deed for 183 acres of property from the Wayne County Land Bank to MSC Land Co. and Crown Enterprises. According to the terms of a deal reached with the new owners, Crown Enterprises will be responsible to: n Demolish about 45 structures n Removing asbestos-containing material, containerized waste and materials containing PCBs from all structures prior to demolition n Installing a fence around the property n Removing contaminated water and sludge from 23 subsurface structures, such as pits, basements and lagoons n Investigating five areas where PCBs may have been released n Assessing and report on options for stormwater management to eliminate uncontrolled flow to the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River As recently reported, the Wayne County Commission approved a proposal for Crown Enterprises to demolish the structures at the site within 24 months and invest $20 million on the property in six years. With this investment, the company could possibly build automotive manufacturing and logistics centers on the site. What does this mean for our region? I believe Wayne County Assistant Executive Khalil Rahal said it well when he told the Detroit News, “The deal does not mean you will see buildings rise and jobs become available tomorrow, but after two and a half decades, there’s actually a bright future.” As the president of our regional chamber of commerce, this deal to me means possibility, and hope for the future of our region regarding this plot of land along the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River. This deal means that there is an end in sight for the challenges our Jefferson Ave. businesses face with a heavily polluted and dilapidated site for a neighbor. This deal could mean future jobs and growth for our region. And to me, this deal demonstrates the outstanding leadership we have in our
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Downriver community Together, we as a community can solve decades-old problems and move our region forward in a positive way. This is who we are as a Downriver business community, and a region of talented and dedicated people. One of our truly talented and passionate leaders is Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack, who addressing the crowd on Nov. 1 spoke directly to Crown Enterprises, stating “The Council and I look forward to you being one of our community partners, and having an entrance to the community that we can all be proud of. After decades of being an eyesore for our region, and the negative impact the neglect of this property has had on our community, I am encouraged to see what real, passionate and strong leadership has accomplished for our region over the past year. This deal could mean tremendous progress on this site, and transformation of a heavily polluted piece of property to land that is ready for redevelopment. To me that is positive, lasting impact in action, and could result in economic growth for our region. “The progress at the former McLouth site will finally remove that blighted area that has depressed the
channel communities,” said Grosse Ile Township Supervisor Brian Loftus. “Congratulations to all who are making a better future.” Our great mayor in Riverview, Andrew Swift, was also a part of the ceremony. “Riverview is looking forward to working with the City of Trenton, Crown Enterprises, and any future developer to determine the best use of at least the portion of the property located in Riverview,” Swift said. “The Moroun family has a long way to go to earn the trust of the community and I think they can do it if they are sincere in their efforts.” These kind of results only come when people unite together to work for the enhancement of our community. That is what the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber is all about. Our vision is to bring people together to have a positive, lasting impact on our Downriver and southern Wayne County region. I am passionate about this mission, and I am inspired when our community and elected leaders take a stand and work together to make it happen for Downriver. I want to acknowledge the courageous leadership of those who worked tirelessly, with the vision to see positive action take place at the
McLouth site. These individuals and organizations include Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Assistant Executive Khalil Rahal, Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack and former city administrator Jim Wagner, Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree and his staff, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and her staff, the Wayne County Land Bank, The EPA, MDEQ, U.S. Department of Justice, Crown Enterprises, and many others. Jim Wagner put it best at the historic ceremony on Nov. 1, when he said, “this is government in action.” Mr. Wagner is absolutely right. When government works hand in hand with our business community and the residents whom it serves, amazing and positive results happen. These leaders must be recognized for the tremendous leadership and service they have accomplished for our Downriver region in making this project happen, setting up what I believe will be a bright future along the banks of the Detroit River for our Downriver communities. Ron Hinrichs is the President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Hall of Fame Gains a New Name By Sarah Hemsworth For almost two decades, Liz Kasik led the varsity Grosse Ile competitive cheerleaders as their head coach. In early October, Kasik was inducted into the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame. In the 18 seasons that Kasik coached sideline and competitive cheer, she earned many titles. Kasik was the Huron league coach of the year eight times, Michigan High School coach of the year in 2001, and was named district or region coach of the year on numerous occasions. Since 1993, Kasik lead the competitive cheer program to 13 undefeated Huron League championships and two coleague championships. While coaching for the Devils, Kasik acquired two MHSAA District Championships, seven MHSAA Regional Championships, and had 10 teams qualifying for the MHSAA State Finals. In 2002, the team came first at the MHSAA Division 3 State Championship. In 2009, the team came
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The holiday season is upon us DDA-sponsored Island Glow ushers in Christmas time on Nov. 30 Thanksgiving is right around the corner and you know that Christmas in not far behind. The Grosse Ile Downtown District Authority, in conjunction with the Grosse Ile Recreation Dept., will kick off the official start of that special time of year with the island Glow event on Nov. 30. A community favorite, Island Glow annually attracts hundreds of residents to the the downtown area to enjoy fellowship, treats and goodies, the arrival of Santa Claus and, of course, the lighting of the large Christmas tree in front of Pierdino’s Restaurant. The evening’s events begin around 5:45 p.m. when people begin to gather at the commons on Meridian. There is music and mingling and then, around 7 p.m., the star of the show -Santa - arrives on a fire truck as the Grosse Ile High School marching band plays “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” After he arrives, Santa will be greeted by Grosse Ile Township Supervisor Brian Loftus who will present the jolly old elf with a key to the township. Santa will then lead a procession down Macomb Street to the front of Pierdino’s where the tree will be set aglow and the Christmas season officially
welcomed in. The tree lighting marks the end of the official event, but the fun goes on as Santa lingers and meets with his admirers before departing in a horsedrawn carriage. Businesses on Macomb street treat customers to to holiday goodies and special deals on food and merchandise. There are also bonfires and a warming center with cookies and cocoa. Entertainment is provided by not
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Boar’s Head Festival set for Dec. 6-9 One of Grosse Ile’s most beloved holiday traditions — the Boar’s Head Festival — returns this year, and 600 community members are involved in the lavish musical production. Performances are slated for 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 8, and for 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 4 p.m. Dec. 9. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 21599 Parke Lane. Tickets are $10 for children and seniors, and $20 for adults. Tickets also are available at various sponsor prices to donate to the event, get recognition in media coverage, get premium seating and more. Paula Neuman The festival on the island began in 1980, launched by the late Josephine Ramage and Grosse Ile’s Interfaith Council. The initial performance of the ecumenical event involved about 300 people. The joyful, elaborate pageant has grown and evolved ever since, and began to be presented once every four years, attended by thousands. The production now features a 25-piece orchestra that includes musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The show opens in the setting of an English village where the king and queen have come to celebrate Christmas. A boar’s head is presented to them, as the whole town celebrates. The village players entertain the royal couple with a comic production of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The pageant’s second half focuses on the Nativity, presented through drama, dance and song. Music throughout the event will be performed by an adult, youth and children’s choir of more than 100 voices. Spectators will be regaled by dancers, tumblers, jesters, townspeople, and besides the orchestra, music will be offered by a brass ensemble, hand bells, bagpipes, a harpsichord and more. The historic Boar’s Head Festival has its origins in 14th century England, or so the story goes, according to Queen’s College in Oxford. According to legend, a student was attacked by a boar on Christmas Eve, and defeated the animal by ramming a book down its throat. On Christmas Day, the roasted boar’s head was presented symbolically to the Christ Child whose
birth was being celebrated with a feast. As time went on, a roasted boar’s head, decorated and bearing an apple in its mouth, was presented with pomp and ceremony to English royalty and their guests for their Christmas feast. A parade of costumed merrymakers followed the presentation of the head. The slaying of the boar came to symbolize the conquering of evil by the Christ child. The Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival was created to unite and inspire the community as it celebrates Christmas. The island festival was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2014, and its expenditures are guided by a Board of Directors. Drama director is Krista Ewbank, owner and artistic director of the Open Book Theatre in Trenton. “We pay for the musicians from the Detroit Symphony, rental of the lights, some of the props — all of the production costs,” said festival public relations director Courtney Solenberger-McNeill. To help raise money for the jubilant festival, everyone is invited to a Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival Beefeater Brunch, set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club, 9339 Bellevue Road. Brunch tickets for children 8 and younger are $10, for children 9-18 the cost is $20, and the price for adults is $40.
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Voice of Democracy essay contest winner By David Dyer Janie Ottenbreit, a sophomore at Grosse Ile High School won first place in this year’s Voice of Democracy essay writing contest. This annual program has been to Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program for over 70 years now. Janie recorded her essay on “Why my vote matters” on an audio disc. Her ideas were clearly expressed, and her speaking voice was very clear and credible. She will receive a $100 award from our VFW Post 7310. Her essay and recording will be forwarded to our district headquarters where a district winner will be chosen. The winner will be announced at a VOD winner – Voice of Democracy essay banquet on the first Saturday in winner Janie Ottenbreit with David Dyer of VF Post 7310. the New Year. That winner will from the district level will go on to the state finals and that winner will go on to Washington D.C. for the ultimate award of a $30,000 scholarship.
Celebrating a very special Veteran’s Day By David Dyer The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of this year of 2018 will mark a very special moment in our nation’s military history. It will be the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between our Allied Forces and Germany that ended World War I. The following year on Nov. 11th, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed: “The day should be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in their countries service and with gratitude for the victory. In 1926 the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the Armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. Congress also requested that the president should issue a proclamation calling upon officials to display the American Flag on all government buildings on Nov. 11th and invite the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches. On May 13 of 1938 an act was approved which made Nov. 11 a legal holiday. This was known as Armistice Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I. However, a few years later World War
II required the largest mobilization of service men in our history. That was followed by the Korean War. In 1954 Congress was urged to change the word “Armistice” to “Veterans.” Congress approved the change and President Eisenhower proclaimed Nov. 11th as a day to honor all American Veterans where ever and whenever they had served. In 1968 a holiday bill made an attempt to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October for the purpose of creating a three day week end. That bill went into effect in 1971. That, however caused much confusion as many states disagreed with that decision and continued to hold Veterans Day activities on Nov. 11. Because of the significance of that date, in 1975, President Gerald Ford signed an act that Veterans Day would be observed on Nov. 11th and it remains so today. So today as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the roots of this very special day, let us reach out to all those who have honorably served, living or deceased, where or whenever in our Nation’s Military and collectively “Thank them for their Service.” In addition to thanking them, put some deep thought into the fact that “Freedom isn’t Free.”
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Ironman Nicole Derrick wears 1184 with honor “I spread some of her ashes on the course in Kona. Many think it was the best day of (KAREN’s) life in 2016 when she was able to participate,” By Sarah Hemsworth One of Grosse Ile’s own, Nicole Derrick, traveled to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, for the 2018 Ironman Competition on Oct. 13. More than 2,300 men and women competed next to Derrick in Hawaii. The athletes came from all over the world and range in age, but came together to show their strength in the 40th anniversary of the Ironman World Championship. But the story goes deeper than a race for Derrick, it was a special tribute to a close friend. In 2016, Derrick traveled to Hawaii with her friend, Karen, to compete in the Ironman. At that time, Karen’s race number was 1184. Karen passed away in January of this year and Nicole wore Karen’s number in this years Ironman. Along with the special number, Derrick also wore a necklace with some of Karen’s ashes inside. “I spread some of her ashes on the course in Kona. Many think it was the best day of (Karen’s) life in 2016 when she was able to participate,” said Derrick. The hot and sunny weather in Hawaii that weekend, made it a beautiful race for Derrick, and a special way to honor her dear friend. The Ironman is an iconic triathlon event that includes a 2.1 mile ocean swim, 112 miles of cycling, and a 26.2 mile run. It is the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit to earn the title of Ironman. Derrick started the triathlon with a 1:10:52 swim time, then a 5:28:14 bike and finished a 3:54:13 run, with an overall 10:40:17 time. In her division, Derricks ranked 13, The third American to cross the finish the race and ranked 161 out of the female competitors. In comparison to the close to 2,500 athletes, Derrick ranked 1,155, beating over half of the competitors. “I feel great about my results, I trained really hard,” said Derrick. The average finishing time for the Ironman triathlon is 12:35:00, according to staticians at runtri. com. According to the Ironman website, the athletes can expect to burn anywhere from 7,000 to 10,000 calories in the 140.6 miles. “I have a Garmin watch that estimates how many calories I burn. During long workout days I burn up to 4,000 calories. The race estimated I burned 5,000,” said Derrick.
Derrick has participated in four Ironman competitions and this is not the last. And, this is not the only competition Derrick plans to do. Derrick competed in a mountain bike race shortly after the Ironman and plans a spring marathon as well. “I did triathlons for a while between 2004 and 2006, I took a break and started again about three and a half years ago,” said Derrick.
When Derrick was a student at Grosse Ile High School, she was a star basketball player for coach Steve Sims. Her senior year she joined the track team, “mainly because I loved coach Sims. He made it fun,” she said. That senior season was Derrick’s introduction to running and it’s obviously still a big part of her life today.
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DOMINATION Continued from Page 1 defense were on the field, the coaches looked a little lonely on the sidelines. But the players that the team did field had outsized hearts, starting with senior running back Luke Harwood. To be honest, after opening night, I was a little unimpressed with the him. Yes, he ran hard and was clearly talented, but he put the ball on the ground against Richard and hard running with loose ball control is usually not a good combination. My first impression could not have been more wrong. After opening night, I did not see Harwood fumble again. What I did see was time after time the Devils would come out of the locker room at halftime - often trailing - and give the ball to their senior leader and away he’d go, running through, over and around opponents. In all, he had a pretty remarkable season and he was the best football player I saw this year. Harwood’s running mate was senior quarterback Zak Thompson, a cool cucumber if ever there was one. I never saw this kid get rattled no matter the situation or the amount of pressure the defense put one him. They talk about quarterbacks having “pocket presence,” well this guy’s got that and more. Whether it was just moving around to waiting for a receiver to pop open or taking off on a full-out scramble, Thompson found a way to get it done. Part of the reason Thompson was so confidant with the ball is because whenever he did throw it up, Karar Al-Rekabi was often there to snatch it out of the air. I doubt there was a receiver Downriver with more longer and crucial catches than this senior. When you watch a lot of football you get an idea what players “have a nose for the ball,” and that describes AlRekabi to a tee. Sure, Thompson sometimes hit him is stride, but just as often, the receiver had to locate the ball and go get it. Those seniors were obviously keys to the season, but others - John Blanzy, Drew Ramirez, Chris Pizzo, Antonio Alongi, Jackson Lonc, Phil Labelle, to name a few - were huge contributors as well. When your squad is only as big as this one, everything you accomplish is truly a team effort. Way to go, Red Devils. You were a fun team to watch and, in the future, when they talk about great Grosse Ile teams, you guys will be right in the mix. There is nothing heavier to carry through a full season that the weight of expectations. And the Grosse Ile soccer team carried around a weight equivalent to that of the Space Shuttle this season and they did it with style and aplomb. Grosse Ile came within a hair of reaching the state finals in 2016 and again in 2017, so when the 2018 campaign dawned and the Devils still had a loaded team, well, expectations soared. When I talked to coach Jon Evans at the start of the year, he was already plotting out who the Devils might play in the regional finals. How’s that for high
They talk about quarterbacks having “pocket presence,” well this guy’s got that and more. Whether it was just moving around to waiting for a receiver to pop open or taking off on a full-out scramble, Thompson found a way to get it done. expectation?. But he was right. His team never faltered. After a close early season non-league loss the Red Devils were unbeatable. They were unbeaten Huron League champs and never really challenged in any of their conference games. In the playoffs, the team stayed hot, outscoring their opponents 37-1 on their way to the Division 3 state championship game. In the finals, the Devils came up just short of achieving their ultimate goal, losing to Hudsonville Unity Christian in overtime. I am sure the loss stings, great teams never expect to lose, but this is a quad that can walked away from 2018 with it head held high, knowing it did its community proud. For years the Grosse Ile boys tennis team was a fixture in the state finals. Then the state changed around the regional pairings and suddenly the Devils were in one of the toughest regions in the state. The past several seasons, good Grosse ile teams have been left on the outside looking in as they just missing finals berths. This year looked iffy, too, with powerful Ann Arbor Greenhills, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard and Jackson Lumen Christi all in Grosse Ile’s region. But the Devils made it to the finals this year - along with the other strong members of their region - and
more than proved they belonged. With a couple of doubles teams reaching the semifinals, Grosse ile scored 13 points and tied for fifth overall. Not bad for a team a team that wondered if it would even get a chance to play in the finals. Overall, teams from Grosse Ile’s regional finished first (Greenhills), fifth (Grosse Ile and Gabriel Richard) and 10th (Lumen Christi). You have to feel bad for Grosse Ile star runner James Gedris,who went into the Division 2 state meet with a real chance to win the individual state title. But during the race on Nov. 3, Gedris encountered some medical problems, fell twice and would up in the hospital at the end of the race. Prior to that, Gedris had won everything he could - the all-Downriver meet, the Huron League meet, regionals - big illness robbed him of a shot at his biggest prize. Gedris is going to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor next year where he will run cross country. Here’s wishing a speedy recovery and health to a kid who was one of the best every to run the courses Downriver. On a team level, Grosse Ile had a magnificent season, with the boys and girls each willing the league title for the four consecutive season and each team qualifying for the state meet. Good show, guys.
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Former Islander was an actress, sculptress and artist Word reached us back in Michigan of the passing of Florence Kaufman, who died on Sept. 12 at the age of 93 at the home of her son Alan, in Maui, Hawaii. She had been living in Florida, and although she was Jewish, we exchanged cards and news of our families every Christmas. She and her husband Daniel (past member of the school board) lived on Swan Island until they moved to Florida. It was Florence Kaufman who answered the call By Pamela A. Frucci of the newly organized Island Beautification Committee back in 1975 to create their logo of an island with a tree and images of fish and birds. Her talent included art, acting, and sculpture. She did the kneeling soldier in front of the Flat Rock City Hall, portraits of our children, Marti and Jay when they were kids, and she was an actress appearing in local theater. An enlarged copy of her IBC logo is hanging in the township hall. Dump the Junk; find the treasure a success Over 750 Island residents took advantage of the once-a-year Dump the Junk; Find the Treasure opportunity offered by the Open Space Committee at the DPS yard on Groh. Manned by both volunteers from the committee and the Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy plus paid DPS workers on Sat., Oct. 13, residents could unload items that couldn’t be picked up by Waste Management on trash day and disposed of them in large dumpsters. One dumpster was delivered by Fritz Enterprise which collected metal items which were then returned to their yard in Taylor, weighed, and a check is sent to the township. The money is then donated to a good cause on the Island. Another disposable item were 64 tires which Waddles Tires picks up at a cost of $2 a tire. Many residents found items they could use in the Find the Treasure section of the yard and any leftovers were picked up by the Salvation Army. Bikes left at treasure event find new homes Island resident John Urban III drove off from the DPS yard on Groh Road on Sat., Oct. 13 with 10 to 11 bikes in his pick-up truck. Destination: Back Alley Bikes on Cass Avenue in Detroit. This organization has been in operation for 15 years working with youth and adults, teaching them skills in taking bikes and restoring them to working condition. John calls the procedure: “repurposing” the bikes. In return for their restoring the bikes, the workers get to keep the bikes. The adults in the program learn skills they can use in the work world. Back alley Bikes calls their program: Earn a Bike. John has been on the look out for discarded bikes on his trips around the Island. John suggested having a yearly collection of bikes no longer
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wanted. A call to Back Alley Bikes alerts them to pick up the bikes for re-use. As John commented: “It’ll put a smile on some kids’ faces!” New idea for learning history from the water In April 2018 Julie Cortis and Trista Redfield launched Ducky Baby Charters, any opportunity for up to six passengers to tour Grosse Ile on their pontoon boat. This gives them not only a two-hour guided tour, but a chance to enjoy nature and the beauty of the Detroit River, thanks to Julie’s long association with Island history. A special treat is because of Julie’s piloting tugboats working delivering mail to freighters, she’s able to get her pontoon boat up close to freighters plowing the river. Ducky Baby Charters doesn’t do outings for fishing or serve food, but passengers can bring food, drinks and snacks on board. The couple have closed for the season, but Julie says they’re pleased with how well their first season worked. They dock at Hoovers Boat Livery and can be reached on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Their website is duckybabycharters.com, a take-off on “rubber ducky” and their phone number is (734) 546-6000. Shop the Christmas Boutique Nov. 23-Dec. 22
The popular Grosse Ile Historical Society’s Christmas Boutique will open the holiday season on Fri., Nov. 23 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. At the opening gala there will be food and drink for those who want to get their early shopping done with a choice of handmade crafts and gifts from 30 local artisans. From Nov. 24 to Dec. 22 the boutique hours are from 4-8 p.m. on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. As a fundraiser for the G.I. Historical Society, the boutique is chaired by Ann Loftus and Sue Zink with those who contributed to the boutique acting as hostesses. The sale takes place in the Customs House at the corner of Parkway and East River Road. Celebrate little known national days You may not have known it, but Oct. 25 was National World Pasta Day, first celebrated in Rome, Italy in 1995. National Days came to my attention listening to WRCJ, the classical music station, when the DJ announced that day Oct. 2 was National “Name your Car Day.” In using Google for more information on National Days, I found out that Oct. 10 was National Handbag Day, and Oct. 16 was National Dictionary Day SEE TELESCOPING, Page 27
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Continued from Page 26 (celebrated on Noah Webster’s birthday,) and Oct. 17 was “Wear Something Gaudy Day.” But the National Day that really caught my attention was Oct. 9. Ada Lovelace Day is always celebrated on the second Tuesday in October. The day honors women in science and technology since Ada Lovelace published the first computer program back in 1843. If you attended the Open Door Theater’s production of Ada and the Engine, it was all about Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, whose mind was so advanced back then that she understood the workings of what would become our computers today. Protecting Heritage trees is a GINLC project A project that started in 2014 and is finally culminating in a list of what has been termed as Heritage Trees, is in its final stages before the list is submitted to the township board to be included in the Woodlands Protection Ordinance. Trees in the ordinance are protected from being cut down unless there’s a compelling reason to do so, and there’s a clause to plant a replacement tree. A target date of Nov. 26 has been set by the Heritage Tree Committee of the Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy, chaired by Pam Frucci. Several residents have already submitted trees on their property which they want added to a list that was written into the ordinance in 2008. Trees to be included in the list are memorial trees, big trees, endangered, and historic trees. Back in 1963, Howard Harvey, one of the founders of the Grosse Ile Historical Society, initiated the idea to do a tree survey of historic trees to save them from being cut down since they were part of our Island’s history. The list was published in 1964 and 22 trees were identified. The current Heritage Tree Committee is surveying the old list and the list from the Woodlands Protection Ordinance to ID which trees are still standing. These, plus the trees currently submitted by residents, will be presented to the township board for inclusion in
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90 Years of Decking the Halls By Sarah Hemsworth The annual Green’s Market, held by St. James Episcopal Church, is celebrating 90 years this December. Inside St. James’ Galloway Hall, handmade decorations and baked goods are sold on Dec. 1. The sale runs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Saturday after thanksgiving is when the set-up and work begins, which all are welcome to partake. In 1928, parishioner Hazel Alexander opened her kitchen to her neighbors and friends. Eight women gathered around a table of local pine branches, and decided to make wreaths and other small holiday items to decorate their homes for the upcoming Christmas holiday. What originally began as a book group, turned into a long standing tradition of St. James as the annual Greens Market. Over the years, the Greens Market has evolved from modest wreaths to wreaths of all sizes, roping, tabletop trees, loose greens, table arrangements, mailbox/ door hangers, door knockers and
other holiday decorations. The loose greens include Holly, Golden Cedar, Balsam and Pine. A goodies table is covered in home baked treats. The wreaths sell in all sizes, from 10” to 30” (outer diameter). Choose from plain or traditional decoration of cones and berries or just cones. And top it off with a bow. The little trees are very special. Nothing says Christmas like the smell of a fresh Christmas tree. The small tabletop trees are made with fresh greens and decorated with themes like birds, western, or candy cane. Each tree is different and can be ordered untrimmed or decorated. Each year, St. James invites children to decorate a little tree any way they would like. Looking for something traditional, but a wreath doesn’t strike your fancy? Check out the swags. They are perfect on light posts, mailboxes, on the side of an entry way, or on your front door. Decorated with traditional cones and berries or a Christmas ornament.
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Listening in on the Island Her cello didn’t fly from Germany with Roselore Poigne-Blendinger I assume most of our readers know what happens when you “assume” something…Well, when I wrote about Claudia Klamm’s mother flying in from Germany to see for the first time her great grandson Kash and played her cello for him, I assumed her cello made the flight with her. “Not so,” reported Claudia. Her mother would have had to By Pamela A. Frucci pay for a seat for her cello - over $800 - so Claudia solved that problem. About ten years ago she saw advertised in the Ile Camera that a lady in Trenton had a cello and its case for sale for $350. It was in prime condition since the lady’s daughter had given up on playing it. Claudia ended up paying $300 for the cello and case which awaits her mother’s visit. Roselore brought with her her bow from Germany and new strings which she packed in her suitcase. The cello, which awaits her yearly visits from Germany, has been appraised for $1,200 and sounds like it. Welcome to the Island Hunter Eberly and his wife Kim Savage Eberly Kim Savage Eberly grew up on Grosse Ile and played trumpet in the GIHS band. While at Grand Valley State University she met her future husband Hunter Eberly, where they both played the trumpet. Now with two kids Archer and Bella, they’ve moved in with her parents the Dick Savages, and will be house hunting come spring. Kim says our good schools attracted them to move from Eastpoint to Grosse Ile. Hunter is principal trumpet player for the Detroit Symphony
and on Oct. 19 he played beautifully Tomasi’s Concerto for Trumpet which the program notes stated was “unplayable”! Kim not only works with the DSO’s Civic Symphonic Orchestra on Saturday mornings, but is the music director at Gabriel Richard High School, and works with the trumpet section of the GIHS band. I chuckled when I heard Kim say that one of their favorite pastimes is fishing. Last year that GIHS had undefeated football season was class of ‘66 There were a few graduates of the Class of ’66, whose football team had the last undefeated season in 1965, who attended the play-off game Fri. night, Oct. 26. Among those who planned to attend are Frank and Sheila DeMare. Frank played football for GIHS, but not in his senior year and Sheila was a cheerleader who cheered for the team in their undefeated season. Another graduate was Dan Buchan’s dad. Cross country dominates Swicks: both girls and boys Having a father who coaches cross country drew six of the seven children of Larry and Lisa Swick into running for their sport. The only exception is sophomore Trey, who played on the 2018 undefeated GIHS football team but still runs in road races. Larry, who has taught second grade at Parke Lane since 1992, even gets elementary kids into running at an early age. He’s been coaching for 30 years. His wife Lisa was a stay-at-home mom for 17 years and has been
teaching second grade in Lincoln Park for the past six years. Larry says their kids tried other sports but took up cross country practically before they could walk. The five older kids all ran varsity track for all four years in high school. During that time their four girls contributed to six Huron League championships and a trip to the state finals. Daughter Megan, 2014 grad, was the first student athlete to receive 12 varsity letters and Marisa, 2019 graduate, is aiming for her sister’s record. The basketball hoop in their back yard gave the kids both exercise and play time. They learned early on to work hard in the off season to be good during the season. No excuses. They work hard at academics too. All four, who have graduated from GIHS, were Scholar Athletes-Academic All Huron League. Their father has strived to make them not just good athletes but to handle leadership roles such as manager or captain, and to have fun in sports. Coach Swick now coaches between 40-50 cross country athletes each season. He says they treat each other like a family with a motto this year that bonds them together: “One Team; One Dream.” They’re league champs. He credits past coaches with his training as a coach. The list includes Steve Sims, Bill Stephenson, Mary Chapman, and Grosse Ile athletic director Jim Okler. He has Ray Geist, former Grosse Ile student athlete, as an assistant. With four of their seven kids graduated from GIHS, the Swicks have senior Marisa, sophomore Trey, and 8th-grader Tyler still in school. All seven kids grew up with their dad coaching and all have taken up a love of sports.
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What’s Happening Grosse Ile ... Spirituality The Maxis IHM Spirituality Center, 17380 Grange Rd., will host s spiritual reflection on the season, hosted by Sister Betty Leon on Dec.4 from 10-11:45 a.m. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve a spot by emailing bleonihm@aol.com. Registration closes Nov. 27.
Festival, Halloween Parade, Island Winterfest, Winter Olympics and the Easter event. Volunteers are also need as golf course rangers and workers at summer events like Safety Town and youth camps. And, as always, volunteers are needed to help plan, set up and clean up Island Fest. To become involved call 734-675-2364.
Looking for a new best friend? The Grosse Ile Animal Shelter, 24525 Meridian, has dogs, cats and kittens ready for new homes. Stop by and meet your new best friend. For shelter hours, call 692-9688.
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Library Remember the Veteran’s Memorial Library in Trenton severs the community of Grosse Ile, as well at Trenton, Woodhaven and Brownstown. Located n West Road, the library is open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays The library number is 734-676-9777. Volunteers The Township is always on the lookout for volunteers. Helpers are need for community events like the Fall
Come and read Established in 1934 as a response to the lack of a library on the Island, The Book Club of Grosse Ile has developed a distinct, unique identity. This book club is composed of scholarly women, who are looking for the challenge and stimulation only quality literature can bring. Books are rotated twice a month, which gives members the opportunity to read over 20 new books
per year. There are three speakers during the year, most of whom are authors, who shine light on various subjects including the writing process. In addition, two book discussions allow members to interact and reflect on current literature and topics. Coming together for various activities brings about joyful, spirited interaction among members. The Book Club of Grosse Ile supplies everything a book club promises, and more. Contact the club at suepizzimenti@hotmail.com. Learn some Island history Founded in 1959, the Grosse Ile Historical Society (GIHS) serves as an invaluable resource for Grosse Ile history, life, and culture. The GIHS’s collections tell the story of the Island through 240+ years and consist of hundreds of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable treasures. The primary location of the GIHS is within the East River Road Historic District which consists of the old Michigan Central Railroad Depot (built in 1904), the Custom House (constructed about 1873), St. James Episcopal Church chapel (built in 1867), and six mid-nineteenth century homes north of the chapel. Also, under the Society’s protection is the Grosse Ile Lighthouse (constructed in 1894 & redesigned SEE HAPPENING, Page 31
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American Express had a flash of genius a few years ago with their Small Business Saturday promotion. In the first two years of the campaign, they gave $25 credits on purchases of $25 with an American Express card. Who would just ignore a free $25? By Peter Rose Merchants that did not accept American Express suddenly found themselves on the outside of this deal, and they signed up to be one of the places where people could spend $25 (or more!). Everyone won. Especially the Small Business community, because the moniker stuck, and the event is now firmly established. The Friday after Thanksgiving was dubbed Black Friday when the media seized on the idea that this day of the year was when many retailers climbed out of the loss (red) column and into the profit (black) column. That name stuck as well, sadly. But, very much the opposite of Small Business Saturday, this day was seized by national chains and now, online sellers. This day is totally antithetical to the ideas of shopping locally, and indeed, was the source of inspiration for American Express to bolster the fortunes of a huge portion of their revenue stream because when small businesses fail, American Express suffers. There are organizations that exist to support local and independent
businesses. Shift Your Shopping is one such company, and they dubbed the Friday before Small Business Saturday “Plaid Friday” to try to encourage the inclusion of small in a day’s regimen of big. Vera Bradley calls this day “Bright Friday” - you get the idea. For those that find shopping small far more rewarding and satisfying, there is a real need to distance themselves from the mass lunacy, the absurd traffic, the unengaged or non-existent so-called help. They want and need their own “club.” This weekend (this season!) is hugely important to retailers. I know it’s important to Big, though, I just can’t care. When you realize how soulless national chains are, you simultaneously zero in on how much more small businesses feel your purchase. Every purchase matters so much. Every purchase is a statement of support and connectivity - a conscious decision made to go to a small store. The gratitude that is experienced with each transaction is evident in the eyes, and it makes those of us that make those decisions so glad we were able to endorse them. A smile, a hand shake, a hug or a high-five - it’s all personal and real. The benefit to the entire community is profound when you spend your dollars “where your house is”; the region in which you live, and play, and work, and eat and drink and shop. You are an integral cog in the wheel of your community. You’re part of the solution, and a part of what makes your
HAPPENING Continued from Page 30 in 1906), a prominent landmark on the northeastern shoreline. The Grosse Ile Naval Air Station has been an epicenter of air activity since the mid-1920’s and was a World War II training center. GIHS has a museum display within the Grosse Ile Township Hall about some of the Air Station’s historic contributions. Eight Michigan Historic Site markers can be seen at various locations on the Island indicating important places, dates, and events in Grosse Ile’s past Contact the Historical Society at 734-675-1250 or email gihistsoc@gmail.com.
community hum. I’m a Woodhaven resident, and my businesses are in Wyandotte. We have customers from all of the Downriver communities. We visit other businesses in most of those communities. As do all of you. Our community is Downriver, and it is in our intensely best interests to do everything we can to ensure as much prosperity as we possibly can. The idea is really beyond argument. Arguing against the idea is declaring indifference to your community. “Yeah, I live here, but I couldn’t care less about anything that goes on here…” I don’t know anyone that says or feels that. I do know a lot of people that have never thought of this idea - at all. I do know a lot of people that brag that they do all their shopping online. They simply don’t care about “where the money goes.” how the dollar spent at my store, for instance, bounces all over the place in the area. You spend a dollar in your community, and your dollar is spent over and over again, at business
Get up and move The Island Road Runners was founded in 1981 and became a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) in 1995. The club provides support and encouragement to its runners and walkers, as well as promoting community fitness and awareness. We encourage runners and walkers of all abilities to join our group. We meet every Saturday morning throughout the year at Grosse Ile Middle School at 8:30 a.m. There are several course options for running and/or walking. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. Contact the group at Islandroadrunners.com.
after business, paying salary after salary. The ripple effect is amazing - or not your call. Consider the difference in prosperity at the extremes: 100 percent of the business is done at local and independent businesses vs. 100 percent of the business is done elsewhere. One results in an incredible surge in capital circulating all around us, the other results in all of the local stores closing. Which sounds better? While some don’t care, there actually is a strong surge that indicate that more and more people are identifying with the ideas and sentiments that I share. “Local is the New Black!” It feels better, it feels more authentic and real. Infinitely more satisfying experiences, and far more responsible as a civic minded part of the community. It is exciting to see and feel it developing. Make it your mantra. Enjoy yourself when you shop, be happy! Shop Local and Independent - all the time, not just the holidays.
Land Conservancy The Grosse Ile and Nature Land Conservancy works to achieve its goal of protecting land through land acquisition, conservation easements and educational projects. Through gift or purchase, we secure ownership of natural land needed to protect our areas beauty and fragile habitats. The Conservancy also seeks grants of conservation easements from private landowners. This type of deed restriction allows owners to use their land and pass it on to future generations while enjoying certain tax benefits. Reach the at www.ginlc.org; PO Box 12 • Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138.
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Magic and monsters on Macomb By Sarah Hemsworth For over 15 years, kids have dressed up to walk down Macomb Street to flaunt their creative costumes. At the end of every Halloween Parade, the businesses on Macomb open their doors for the kids to bring their JackO-Lantern shaped buckets and yell “Trick or Treat!” This year’s Trick or Treat on Macomb Street happened on Oct. 28, and the rain did not stop the spirits of the young and old from participating. The marchers were lead by the Ghostbuster car and at the end of the parade, the dance group, “Real Witches of Grosse Ile” performed a spooktacular number, with cackling and broomsticks that were to die for.
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One thing was certain on the night of Oct. 12: The Grosse Ile football team was in no mood to share. The week before the Red Devils had beaten Milan 42-21 to wrap up a portion of the Huron League championship. The only thing that stood between them and the outright title was archrival Riverview. Grosse Ile came into By Hank Minckiewicz the game with a 6-0 league record and the Pirates with a 5-1 mark. A Grosse Ile win meant an undefeated league season and the outright 2018 Huron League title. A Riverview win meant 6-1 seasons for each and a shared league title. Through the first 24 minutes of the game, the visiting Pirates had it all their way, scoring twice and limiting Grosse Ile offense to less than 50 total yards. But as they have time and again this season, Grosse Ile came out of the locker room after halftime breathing fire. They unleashed senior running back Luke Harwood, who had most of his 140 rushing yards in the second half and they outscored Riverview 14-0 in the third quarter and 7-0 in the fourth to claim the victory, the league championship and the Colvin Cup, which is awarded annually to the winner of this game. The winning touchdown came after Riverview failed to convert a fourthdown at its own 26-yard line late in the fourth quarter. The Devils took advantage. Senior quarterback Zak Thompson rushed for eight yards, Harwood rushed for eight more and then Harwood finished it with a 10yard scoring scamper with 3:13 to play. The PAT made it 21-14 It was Grosse Ile’s first lead of the night and the defense made it stand up by shutting down Riverview’s last-gasp final possession. Riverview’s first-half scores came on a six-yard run by Joe Johnson in the first quarter and a one-yard run by Kyle Naif in the second. Steven Rice scored a two-point conversion after Johnson’s TD and the Bucs’ two-point try failed after the Naif score. Grosse Ile got a four-yard scoring pass from Thompson to Phil LaBell in the third quarter and an eight-yard
Seniors Zak Thompson (9) and Luke Harwood were two of the main cogs on a Grosse Ile team that went 9-0 and won an outright Huron League championship. The 9-0 record was Grosse Ile’s first since 1965.
scoring run from Harwood in the fourth. After beating Riverview, Grosse Ile knocked off another tough foe in nonleague Crestwood. The Chargers were also 8-0 entering the game and they were champions of their division of the Western Wayne Activities Conference. It was a close game throughout, but Grosse Ile scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to post a 29-13 victory. Grosse Ile led 7-0 at halftime on a 10-yard Thompson-to Karar Al-Rekabi scoring pass. Crestwood tied the game in the third quarter, setting up a wild final 12 minutes of play. Harwood scored twice to give Grosse Ile a 21-7 lead, but Crestwood cam back to cut the lead to 21-13 before Harwood salted the game away with a 42-yard scoring burst. After finishing the regular season with a perfect 9-0 record, the Red Devils headed into the MHSAA state payoff as a No. 1 regional seed and high hopes. But those hopes were dashed on Oct. 26 by the Chelsea Bulldogs, who came to Grosse Ile and ended the Red Devils’ season, winning by a 28-21 score. The game followed a familiar script for the Devils, who fell behind early
and rallied back with a strong second half. After trailing at one point 14-0, Grosse Ile tied the game at 14-all and again at 21-all. But a late Chelsea touchdown – on a 20-yard pass with just 36 seconds to play in the game - proved to be the difference. It was a tough loss for the home team to take because the squads were so evenly matched. The difference between them came down to a few yards. After tying the game at 21-all with 3:23 to play, Grosse Ile, which had been giving Chelsea fits with its intermediate depth kickoffs, opted to try an on-side kick. The Bulldogs were fooled and the ploy likely would have worked, but the kick failed to travel the required 10 yards and Chelsea got the ball on the Grosse Ile 48-yard line. Chelsea made use of the opportunity and went down to score the gamewinning points. The Bulldogs started fast in the game, driving 71 yards for a touchdown on their first possession and 76 yards on for a touchdown on their third possession to take a 14-lead with just over six minutes to play in the first half.
Pinned back on their own 10-yard line, Grosse Ile got the spark it needed when Al-Rekabi caught a 56-yard pass from quarterback Thompson to get the team moving. Al-Rekabi, a favorite target of Thompson all season long, finished the night with four catches for 94 yards. After Al-Rekabi’s catch, Thompson hit Harwood with a 10-yard pass and Chris Pizzo finished things off with a 16-yard touchdown sweep. Grosse Ile took over in the third quarter, forcing Chelsea to punt twice and recovering a fumble after another possession, but the Devils were hit with some bad luck. After driving from their own 13-yard line to deep into Chelsea territory, mostly on the running of Harwood, the Grosse Ile senior suffered an injury. He was only out for three plays, but without him the drive stalled as Thompson threw three straight incomplete passes. The Devils turned the ball over on the Chelsea 11yard line and it was a missed scoring chance that would come back to haunt them. But Grosse Ile continued to move the ball and they scored on a 53-yard drive to tie the game. Harwood went in from 15 yards out and Pizzo booted the game-tying PAT. Drew Ramirez had a key 18-yard reception on the march. Chelsea answered and retook the lead with a 74-yard drive than ended with a 39-yard scoring pass, but Grosse Ile went back to work with an 83-yard drive and featured both the running of Harwood and the passing of Thompson. Harwood ran five times for 28 yards and Thompson hit Pizzo for 20 yards, Al-Rekabi for 18 and finished it with a 12-yard TD pass to LaBell. That TD tied the game at 21-21 and set the stage for Chelsea’s end-of-game dramatics. Thompson finished the night 11-of19 for 175 yards and Harwood was the leading rusher with 118 yards on 22 carries.
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End of cross country season not what Devils were looking for By Hank Minckiewicz A day the Grosse Ile had hoped would be a happy one with perhaps a state championship involved fell apart and got a little scary Nov. 3 at the state cross country championships at Michigan International Speedway. Grosse Ile’s No. 1 runner, James Gedris, who has won every race in sight this season and who came into the finals as one of the favorites, suffered some medical issues during the race, fell twice and wound up in the emergency room. He wound up finishing 81st. “He is home and recovering,” Coach Larry Swick said. “He will undergo more tests.” It was an unhappy ending to a great career for Gedris, who will run cross country at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor next year. “His accomplishments are many for the past four years as Grosse Ile’s lead runner,” said Swick. “James is dedicated, motivated, determined, but most importantly humble. He encourages and motivates his teammates during every meet. He works harder and runs more miles than anyone I’ve ever coached. He does the extra when no one is watching.” Senior Matt Graver was Grosse Ile’s top runner at the state meet (1th, 16:17) and fellow senior Chad Donahue (80th, 17:18) was the next Devil home. Graver earned all-state honors for his performance. The red Devils finished 26th as a team. Swick said both seniors have been instrumental to his team. “These senior boys are going to be missed,” Swick said. “Matt is a top student and great friend to many. It is an honor to coach him as he always has an exemplary attitude and his purpose is to improve and always do his best. “Chad Donahue is our most improved and key runner this year. Chad’s work ethic and outgoing personality brings the dynamics to our team.” The Grosse Ile girls were eighth at the state meet, led by senior Alisa Erickson (42nd, 19:40) and freshman Caitlin Korte (50th, 19:46 personal record), Meghan Dieball (60th-19:51), Andie Fulmer (88th, 20:12), Marisa Swick (167th, 21:25), Lynder Worsley (207, 22:18), and Hannah Fulmer (208, 22:18). “We had a great season with a great group of girls,” Swick said. “The team improved and showed a lot of determination throughout the season, but mostly during the final meets. We work hard in practice and met our goals. We are certainly going to miss our seniors. Alisa Erickson, Marisa Swick, Lynder Worsley, Nicolette Wise, and Brooke Scherer.” At regionals on Oct. 27, the Grosse Ile girls team’s season long chase of Dearborn Divine Child finally paid off. The Red Devils finished first at the regional meet, scoring 41 points to edge Divine Child by one. Grosse Ile had spent much of the season chasing the Falcons at invitational after invitational only to finally beat them at the most important one of the season.
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Milan, which edged Grosse Ile at the Huron League meet, finished a distant third with 68. The Red Devils were led to victory by a great run from freshman Andie Fulmer, who was first in 19:26. Alisa Erickson, who has paced the Red Devils for most of the season, was third in 19:33. Caitlin Corte was sixth for Grosse Ile (19:54), Megham Dieball was 12th (20:20), Marissa Swick was 19th (20:46) and Lynder Worsley and Hannah Fulmer rounded ut the Grosse Ile scoring. At the league meet, Grosse Ile ost out to Milan 33-37 despite placing second, third and fourth in the meet. Ericson was second (19:10), Andie Fumer was third (19:15) and Dieball was fourth (19:16). Corte was ninth (19:55) and Swick was 19th (1:02), but Milan managed to squeeze just enough runners between the Grosse Ile finisher to snag the win. Based on its second-place finish and its results from the first two league jamborees, Grosse Ile shared the league championship, it’s fourth title in a row. Grosse Ile’s boys won the Huron League meet and also claimed the league championship. The Devils
James is dedicated, motivated, determined, but most importantly humble. held off Riverview 55-59. The Pirates won the first Huron League jamboree and had chased the Red Devils all season long. Gedris (15:14), Graver (16:29) and Donahue 17:00) went one-two-five to lead the way. Nate Armstrong and Noah Lopez were 23rd and 24th respectively. At regionals, Grosse Ile ran third behind Chelsea and Dearborn Divine Child. Gedris claimed the individual championship with a run of 15:55. Graver was eighth in 16:41 and Donahue was 12th in 17:15. Armstrong ran 49th (18:43) and Luke Parter was 53rd (18:54).
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Grosse Ile’s dream soccer season ends on a sour note By Shane Preston After one of the most dominant Downriver seasons in any sport over the past few decades, Grosse Ile’s dominating romp through the 2018 soccer season came to a bitter end in the Division 3 state championship. In an uncharacteristically close game given the dominance shown throughout the season, the Red Devils (27-2) fell to the Hudsonville Unity Christian (27-21) 3-1 in overtime of the championship game. Christian Drzyzga scored the game’s opening goal on a shot assisted by Joe Duke. The Red Devils controlled the pace for much of the first half and looked to carry a 1-0 lead into the half before goalie Brendan Eblin was called for a clip that led to a penalty kick before being temporarily taken off the field after a yellow card for a delay of game. Adam Skehan was forced into the game to defend the kick that would be converted by Unity Christian. “That was a very controversial call and, frankly, there was another call that was almost the exact same thing five
minutes into the game that they didn’t call on the other end,” Grosse Ile coach Jon Evans said. “I’m not the type to ever blame the refs after a game, but the way this went was disappointing because we were definitely the better soccer team.” Unity Christian played a conservative style throughout the second half, which cause the game to go into overtime with the score tied 1-1. The stunner came in the extra period when Unity Christian got on the board with a goal and added another late when Grosse Ile was pressing to overcome the deficit. “The kids were devastated and pretty gutted,” Evans said. “Unity Christian defended very well, they have a very good backline and a great goalkeeper.” On October 31, the Red Devils celebrated Halloween by advancing to the state finals with a 2-0 victory over Lutheran North in the state semis. Max Aston and Benedek Tanyi each scored for the Red Devils while Jacob Sawicki and Alex Desana picked up assists in the win.
On October 27, Grosse Ile captured a regional championship with a 7-1 win over Brooklyn Columbia Central. The only bittersweet taste left in the mouth of the Red Devils was the end of their 21-game shutout streak of not allowing a goal since mid-August. Sawicki had four goals and an assist in the win for Grosse Ile while Bosh and Benedek Tanyi each scored once along with Alex Desana. One of Grosse Ile’s most competitive games of the season came in the regional semifinals three days earlier in a 3-0 win over Lansing Catholic. “The was the most competitive game of the playoffs besides the finals,” Evans said. “The first half was probably some of the best 40 minutes that I’ve seen them play all year.” Sawicki, Aston and Benedek Tanyi all scored for Grosse Ile in the victory. The Red Devils ran through the month of October with little resistance and won every regular season and district playoff game by no less than four goals while not allowing a goal until the state quarterfinals. Grosse Ile wrapped up the regular
season with league wins over Milan on October 3 (8-0), New Boston Huron on October 8 (4-0) and Monroe Jefferson on October 10 (8-0). On October 15, the Red Devils demolished Dearborn Henry Ford Academy 12-0. On October 17, Grosse Ile defeated Canton Preparatory 8-0 before capturing a district title at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard with a 6-0 victory. “It’s 100 percent the second most successful season in Grosse Ile soccer history,” Evans said. “To put up the numbers that we did and the number of shutouts that we had shows the style of play that we play and the ability that we did have as a team.” “They’ll remember this season forever and I’ll remember this group forever.” Sawicki paced the Red Devils this year with 52 goals and 22 assists in 24 games. Benedict Tanyi scored 31 goals with 15 assists on the season while Max Aston scored 14 times, Drzyzga tallied 10 goals and 11 assists and Duke had eight goals and 14 assists.
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By Hank Minckiewicz Thanks to a super-tough regional, qualifying for the Division 4 state meet was never a given this season for the Huron League champion Grosse Ile Red Devils. But Grosse Ile did sneak into the final and once there, they showed what they were made of, finishing tied for fifth place with 13 points. And how tough was that regional? Well, four teams qualified from the event and they all finished among the top 10 in the state finals, including state champion Ann Arbor Greenhills, which has now won nine of the past 11 Division 4 state championships. Grosse Ile tied for fifth with Grand Rapids Catholic Central and regional-mate Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. Jackson Lumen Christi – the fourth qualifier from Grosse Ile regional – was 10th at the state meet. Grosse Ile’s charge to the fifth-place showing was led by its No. 2 and 3 doubles teams. At two doubles, Matt Thompson and Michael Carney, the No. 5 seed, reached the semifinals At No. 3 doubles, Tom Shumate and Jack Wendell – also a five seed – matched Thompson and Carney with a berth in the semifinals. Shumate and Wendell beat teams from East Grand Rapids and Traverse City St. Francis along the way. Grosse Ile other two doubles teams also contributed to the point total.
The No. 1 team of Alex Melhorn and Lorenzo Delgado beat Josh Sachman ad John Johnson of Niles Brandywine 6-1, 6-1 and the No. 4 team of D.J. Reno and Andrew Johnson beat Ryen Fusco and Andy Malcolm of Paw-Paw 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. In singles action, No. 1 Ryan Cuddy, who came
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