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FROM THE SUPERVISOR

Here are some observations from my seat Brian Kelly, an on-scene coordinator at the EPA, invited me to attend a tour of the ongoing remediation at the McLouth site. Wow! In all honesty, I have seen bombing ranges more appealing than the site of that former steel mill. With that as an opener, the scope of the remediation, which has only just begun, is staggering. From our side of the river, the site looks pretty much unchanged, on the ground within the site the view is much, much different. There are years of work and By Brian Loftus many millions of dollars ahead in this monumental project, all overseen by both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – “EGLE” – many of you will remember it as the Department of Environmental Quality. Regarding this remediation project, there are a myriad of rumors and opinions and often little difference between the two. What I will tell you is the information I receive from the EPA and EGLE. Air quality monitors around the site show no airborne pollutants leaving the site. A berm was installed to preclude sheet

water runoff from reaching the river (NOT petcoke storage as some had declared). Hundreds of tons of contaminated material has been removed for proper disposal. Investigations continue and progress is being made but they are far, far from completion. Regarding future development of the site, Crown Enterprises has made no decision, at least publicly. The Trenton Planning Commission is studying a revision of the City’s zoning ordinance, with a possibility of a new waterfront industrial zone. The scheduled closing of the DTE plant, along with the redevelopment of the McLouth site almost mandates this action, and I am convinced they will make the right decision for their city. Many of you have expressed an interest in attending some sort of ‘open house’ forum on this project, with an opportunity to ask questions. In order to get the expertise required to do this properly, I will need assistance from numerous parties, but I think we can make this happen. Expect to hear more later in August. Closer to home - only two bids for the repairs to the support piers of the Grosse Ile Parkway bridge were submitted, unfortunately they were considered “no response” so that part of the process begins anew. Short version, repairs delayed again.

Frustrating. Bids for the Meso Island bridge will be opened on Sept. 1, construction could begin later in October. In the meantime, thank you for crossing that bridge at a reduced speed. Many of us chose to live on Grosse Ile because of the natural beauty and the wildlife, but we expected nature and wildlife to acquiesce to our terms. Nature does not work that way. Yes, we have a substantial deer herd on the island, but the deer population of all of southeast Michigan is increasing, we are only seeing our small portion of it. The lack of a deer cull this past spring will not result in an exponential increase in the herd, in fact, according to the DNR, the unchecked reproduction rate is only 1.3, meaning 10 deer this year will be 13 deer next year. Chief Warnick noted that we have had only one more reported car/deer collision than last year, one of his means of monitoring the herd. One reason many of you are seeing so many deer is that far too many residents are feeding deer. The herd has become almost domestic and seems to prefer proximity to humans (where the food is),

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Island student Morabito competes at many levels Raquel “Rocky” Morabito, 16, loves sports, especially rowing, at which she excels, but perhaps her biggest win so far has come from an academic competition. Rocky competed in the category of sports medicine at a HOSA Future Health Professionals contest at a regional level and placed eighth. She shrugged her finish off as “not too great,” By Paula Neuman but being in the top 10 qualified her for the state level competition. “I decided I was going to go to states,” she said, “which was held in Grand Rapids. “I was pretty surprised when I got first in the state. It was my first year to compete, and that’s what made it so cool for me.” As the top teen in her category for all of Michigan, she was qualified to compete nationally. So, with her trip paid for by the Downriver Career Technical Consortium, she competed again in Florida in June. She didn’t win there, but it was a good experience for her. And she came happily back to Michigan to row with the Wyandotte Boat Club after the high school season (during which she was named MVP for her team) and to continue her volunteer work at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton, where she works for four hours each Wednesday in the emergency room. “I just walk around and see if anyone needs blankets or whatever,” Rocky said. It gives her a feel for hospital work, and helps prepare her for her future career as a kinesiolgist, she said. She has another year at Grosse Ile High School to complete – and another

season of rowing as the coxswain with the Grosse Ile High School varsity crew – but she’s already being sought after by colleges. “Right now, I’m not sure

which school I’ll choose,” Rocky said. “I’ve had a lot of offers. What I do know is that I’m going to be rowing in a Division 1 school and studying kinesiology.”

Kinesiology is defined primarily as the use of muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body’s structural, chemical and emotional energy,” according

to CareerExplorer.com. And it’s very much a part of sports medicine. Where does she herself in the future? “I’m hoping to be somewhere in the medical field where I can work with athletes or people that want to get moving,” she said. “And I think I’ll be rowing.” With Rocky, who is small (5’ 1” and 100 pounds) but mighty, it always comes back to sports. “I do mostly rowing, but I still play a little bit of hockey,” she said. “For the last couple of years, I played hockey with girls, but before that I played for 10 years with boys. I row with boys in the spring, and with girls in the summer, and I train in CrossFit (a branded regimen of high-intensity exercise) a lot. It’s something I do on the side to get in shape. I haven’t competed in CrossFit for a while.” The only child of Rich and Jackie Morabito, Rocky is competitive by nature, and playing sports with boys makes her more so, she said. She likes watching movies and a few select shows on TV. But when asked what her favorite pastime is, Rocky chose rowing with no hesitation. Her role models are “definitely a lot of the coaches I’ve had,” she said. “I feel like they really helped shape my mentality through sports. They’ve given me a great direction to go in.” She started rowing for Grosse Ile High School during her freshman year, and never looked back. “I liked it right off the bat,” Rocky said. “It’s been a big thing in my life. Just being in the boat when it starts moving – it’s so cool. To feel when the boat picks up and everyone’s moving in synchronization – there are no words to describe it!”

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With lake and river water infiltrating parking lots and covering boat docks, marinas have been forced to build temporary wooden platforms to help keep boaters out of the water as they get to their vessels.

No need to tell residents, water levels are high Record high water levels this spring and summer have created challenges for some shoreline residents, marinas, boat clubs and even for some boaters. Grosse Ile Township’s Public Safety officials are offering sandbags, limited to 20 per visit, to shoreline residents in need. “We have issued By Paula Neuman approximately a thousand so far,” Supervisor Brian Loftus said. “The high waters have caused property damage, particularly on the east side of the island, where many homes do not have seawalls.” Lake Erie is more than foot higher than it was last year at this time, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and more than 30 inches higher than average. “The record high water levels have

had a terrible impact on our marina (Water’s Edge Municipal), with the docks and much of the parking lot flooded most of the time,” Loftus

said. “As a safety precaution, we shut off the electricity to a dock any time its submerged. We don’t want anyone working with power while

standing in water. Many of our marina tenants have left for higher and drier locations, resulting in a significant loss of revenue. We hope they will return when the waters recede later this summer.” Loftus added that the township is upgrading all the circuits at the marina. Adding ground-fault circuit interrupters to a marina’s power system is always a good idea, said Russ Vaughn, a past commodore with Ford Yacht Club of Grosse Ile and a reserve deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, with patrol boats based at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. A GFCI shuts off power automatically when it senses an imbalance in electrical flow, and prevents electric shock.

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“It’s quite expensive, but it’s never a bad idea to have it in your system,” Vaughn said. “Even if flooding is not an issue, boats can be wired improperly and you can have stray electricity running through your marina as a result.” At Ford Yacht Club and just about every other local facility with a marina, the high water has submerged docks, and even flooded boat club buildings such as Elba-Mar of Grosse Ile and Seaway of Wyandotte. “We had to build a bunch of temporary docks at Elizabeth Park just so we could get to the patrol boats,” Vaughn said. “There is a good 12 inches of water above the docks. They’re looking to do something there to rectify that problem. Right now, it’s just a temporary fix.”” And if water submerges docks for some length of time, algae can grow on them. “It turns into a hazard,” Vaughn said. “The docks get very slippery.” Another issue: Boats floating in high water may be raised so high above a dock’s level that wave action or water surges cause the dock to rub against the boat’s hull instead of its rub rail, a sort of fender that prevents damage to a boat’s structure or finish. Boats can even end up raised so high they get caught on top of the dock, he said. “Another issue with the high water is that debris that has washed up on shore after all these years of lower

water is released and is now floating down the river,” Vaughn said. “I have seen entire trees; picnic tables; and old, rotted docks that broke loose of their pilings. Earlier in the week, a number of people reported something large in the water around Hennepin Point (the northernmost part of Grosse Ile). It was out of the channel and maybe stuck on the bottom.” Debris in the water is, of course, a hazard for boaters – and for their vessel’s propellers. “If it’s something that still has some buoyancy, it may float just below the surface – a deadhead you can’t see,” Vaughn said. “You need to be especially prudent and keep eyes out watching for floating debris and be cautious around the docks.” Boaters in high water times also need to be especially vigilant about the wake they create in order to protect shoreline property. Township police officers and county deputies are enforcing no-wake zones very strictly right now, Loftus said. While the high water levels may be bad for the local boating industry and for shoreline residents, it just might be having a positive impact on some commerce. Vaughn has noted that the freighters plying the river recently seem to be taking advantage of the high water to carry peak cargo. “Looking at the freighters, you can tell that they’re really loaded,” he said “They’re moving more product. With more water depth, they can be deeper in the water.”

Ask Marie Pucak how she happened to become the owner of Grosse Ile Pet & Garden Center and she will tell you that while owning a store such as this was not something she planned, it now appears undeniable that this is where she belongs. After a high-profile and successful career in the corporate world of the Cleveland, Ohio area, Marie Pucak relocated to Grosse Ile when her husband Rick was offered a promotion in the Detroit area. Literally left on an Island where she didn’t know anyone, she accepted a part-time job working for the Grosse Ile Marketplace in 2014. “They needed my help, and I needed them. God put me where I needed to be,” Marie quipped. In May of 2016, Marie purchased the business from the previous owners and will be celebrating her second full year of ownership this month. “I never expected to fall in love with being a store owner, but now I can’t imagine my life any different”, she said. Asked what sets her garden & pet supply apart from other comparable businesses, Marie was quick to say that their customer service is second to none. If we don’t carry an item that a customer wants, we will try to arrange to stock it. And my staff treats everyone who comes in here like family. We really have three different businesses operating under the same roof. Our pet food and supply segment, our huge garden center and our recently expanded gift section. Come in and visit us soon!

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Grosse Ile Senior Olympians collect 38 medals Here are Grosse Ile’s medal winners in 2019 Downriver Senior Olympics

Dancing was a popular event at the Downriver Senior Olympics.

By Tom Tigani Some 520 participants braved the July heat last week to participate in the 30 events that comprised the 2019 Downriver Senior Olympics. Olympians ranged in age from 50 to a 99-year-old who celebrated birthday No. 100 just a few days later. They came from Allen Park, Brownstown, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven and Wyandotte. “The City of Southgate, my staff and I were honored to serve as this year’s hosts,” said Southgate Parks and Recreation Director Julie Goddard. “The most important thing in the games is not to win, but to just take part.” A total of 563 medals were awarded, including 240 gold, 180 silver and 143 bronze. Events included: baking contest, ballroom dancing, basketball shooting, bean bag toss, billiards, bocce ball, bowling, bridge, car show, chili cookoff, darts, euchre, football throw, Frisbee toss,

hockey shootout, horseshoes, one-mile run, paddle and pedal, pickle ball, ping pong, pinochle, shuffleboard, soccer kick, softball throw, spelling bee, swimming and tennis. “The Olympics brings everyone from all 18 communities together and creates friendships that will last for years,” Goddard said. “The camaraderie between the Olympians is amazing to watch, and by far the highlight of the week. “In most events, the same participants compete year after year, and it is the one time of year they get to be together again and share in friendly competition.” Helping set the stage for the Olympians was Linda Kochanek, Southgate’s senior center director. She kept things running behind the scenes, handling things like getting the center open for participants every day and being there for the bus drivers who were transporting them from the surrounding communities. Because her duties kept her mostly inside, she missed some of the heat and rain that marked the week. She’s hoping to make it some of the outdoor events in future Olympics, but was

Baking contest Sugar-free bread Gold— Martha Butler, Grosse Ile Sugar-free cake Gold— Martha Butler, Grosse Ile Sugar-free candy Silver— Martha Butler, Grosse Ile Sugar-free cookies Gold — Martha Butler, Grosse Ile Sugar-free pies Gold— Martha Butler, Grosse Ile Basketball shoot Male, Class C Silver— Armando Sardanopoli, Grosse Ile Bean bag toss Male, Class D Bronze— Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile Bocce ball Male, Class C Gold — Armando Sardanpoli, Grosse Ile Male, Class E Silver—Jack Frucci, Grosse Ile Bowling Male, Class D Bronze — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile Male, Class E Gold — Jack Frucci, Grosse Ile Silver — Jim Carson, Grosse Ile Car show Silver — Sue Ann Bray, Grosse Ile Euchre Male, Class E Silver — Jack Frucci, Grosse Ile Football throw Male, Class D Bronze — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile Frisbee toss Male, Class C Silver — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile

more than happy to be part of the card games and to help making torch bearers. Senior directors from around Downriver also pitched in to help with events, and some who were officiating the pinochle, double pinochle and euchre games were asked to join in when some participants became unable to attend. Kochanek herself got in on the action. “I don’t know that much about pinochle and euchre, but I agreed to sit

Hockey shootout Male, Class B Gold — Jeff Wozniak, Grosse Ile Male, Class D Bronze — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile Horseshoes Male, Class D Silver — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile One-mile run Male, Class D Silver — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile Ping pong Female, Class C Gold —Janet Randazzo, Grosse Ile Male, Class B Gold — Viktor Brown, Grosse Ile Male, Class C Gold — Larry Davis, Grosse Ile Male, Class D Gold —Frederick Karn, Grosse Ile Male, Class E Gold — Jack Frucci, Grosse Ile Silver — Jim Carson, Grosse Ile Pinochle Female, Class C Gold — Damayanti Chambers, Grosse Ile Male, Class C Gold — Stan Farrell, Grosse Ile Softball throw Male, Class D Gold — Robert Shaw, Grosse Ile Male, Class E Gold — Jack Frucci, Grosse Ile Bronze — Jim Carson, Grosse Ile Swimming Female Freestyle Class A Gold — Deborah Brown, Grosse Ile Female backstroke Class A Gold — Deborah Brown, Grosse Ile Tennis Male Class B Gold — Tom Patrosh, Grosse Ile

in,” she said. “I always find that a lot of fun. Everybody helps everybody.” The Downriver Senior Olympics was begun by officials from Lincoln Park, Southgate, Wyandotte and Trenton. Officials and participants from all 18 Downriver communities gathered July 26 at the Unity Awards Banquet at Crystal Gardens in Southgate to mark the end of this year’s 34th annual event and pass the torch to Brownstown Township, the 2020 host community.

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Volunteer Fire Department has been at it for 78 years By Tom Tigani Not every community has been able to make an allvolunteer fire department last for 78 years, but Grosse Ile Fire Chief Duncan Murdock is pretty sure he knows how his group has been able to pull it off. “There’s a system of commitment and a certain style of firefighter that characterizes our department,” he said. “Not only are they all Grosse Ile residents, which is unusual for any community, they also feel a close tie to that community. “With that type of commitment, they respond to all of our calls with a vested interest.” Grosse Ile spans 10 miles north to south, so department members have developed a system that enables them to respond to most calls in less than eight minutes, and often much quicker than that. If an emergency call comes in from the north end of the island, firefighters from that end

respond directly to the house, while firefighters on the other end go to the fire station. For fire calls, everybody heads to the station. “Depending on the situation, that means we could potentially have a firefighter on the scene in seconds,” said Murdock, who along with Fire Marshal Russel Bodrie are the department’s only paid

members. “It’s almost like having 25 small fire stations.” All volunteers carry medical kits, so ambulance scene times are reduced and firefighters can start stabilizing victims right away. Because of study conducted a few years back volunteers headed to the scene or to the station no longer respond to calls with lights and sirens,

but instead respond in normal traffic. “Because our firefighters go to the scene or the station in their personal vehicles, we did the study to see if it made sense to have them respond with lights and sirens. We found that 15 cars running lights and sirens to the station makes it tougher for them to respond. So having them

respond initially without lights and sirens isn’t really a big change.” Each volunteer is required to respond to a certain percentage of calls by the end of the year, and Murdock said Grosse Ile’s system enables them to do that. The department’s ability to respond to calls has resulted in an ISO 5 insurance rating, which Murdock calls “excellent” for a volunteer department and on a par with non-volunteer departments. Ratings are manpower- and money-driven and impact homeowners’ insurance rates. Speaking of homeowners, island residents have had their own positive impact on the department’s ability to keep them safe. “People keep their homes up to date pretty much, so even if they do have a fire, we get notified early on and are able to minimize the damage,” Murdock said. “Homeowners play a big part SEE 78 YEARS, Page 14

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Firefighter Dan Gaglio worked with youngsters to demonstrate how a fire hose is used.

Meet a firefighter! On Sunday, July 28 the Grosse Ile Fire Department threw open its doors from noon to 4 p.m. and welcomed residents for its annual Open House. Visitors were able to see and touch various pieces of fire equipment, enjoy hot dogs and snacks and even get a chance to try out their aim with a fire hose.

Sgt. Kevin Langley (left), Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Russell Bodrie, Firefighter EMT and fire association president Rich Brower and Firefighter Lenny Pusdesris taught Open House visitors how to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire. Trevor Hammons, 8, enjoys an ice cream.

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“A lot of guys like to hang around here,” he said. Murdock himself has hung around; he‘s only the fourth chief in department history and was a volunteer for 20 years before that. Grosse Ile firefighters also are part of Downriver Mutual Aid, along with 19 other local communities, as well as its affiliate organizations Ice Water Rescue, Downriver Dive Team (which boasts four Grosse Ile members, which makes sense, as much of the team’s work involves the island), Confined Space Rescue, Rapid Intervention Team, Hazmat Operation and the Downriver Arson Task Force. All of that is quite an accomplishment, Murdock said, considering that the department has been operating two small millages and revenue from cell towers, which takes care of building maintenance. Half a mill pays for equipment and 1.5 mills cover operations; both are on the Aug. 6 ballot for renewal. “We’ve been a department that has always tried to stay within its millage rate,” Murdock said. “We try to be very careful spending taxpayers’ money while still being a first-class department. “I’d like to thank Grosse Ile residents for their ongoing commitment to their Fire Department.”

Grosse Ile firefighter wives Brooke Langley (left) and Donna Brower register golfers for the seventh annual Grosse Ile Firefighters Golf Outing and Steak Roast during the Open House at the fire station.

Grosse Ile firefighters golf outing, steak roast is Sept 14 By Dave Gorgon Registration is under way for the seventh annual Grosse Ile Firefighters Golf Outing and Steak Roast, set for September 14 at the Westshore Golf and Country Club. The day starts with registration at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The 18-hole outing will award the top three teams with a cash prize and other awards for the closest to the pin, longest drive and a new car for a hole in one. Awards and dinner will take place

at the conclusion of the tournament. A live band will perform. Raffle items include a Ping customfit iron set and custom Callaway driver, a Ping golf bag, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and more. The entry fee is $110 per player (steak roast and two drinks). Admission to the steak roast only is $50. To sign up or sponsor the outing, call or text Rich Brower, president of the Grosse Ile Firefighters Association, at (734) 652-5337 by August 16.

Voters approve public safety millages Grosse Ile voters on Aug. 6 easily approved the renewal of a pair of public safety millages, although turnout was low. The five-year police renewal, a rollback of 0.9919 mill from 1 mill, earned 1,577 yes votes and 438 no votes. The five-year fire renewal, a rollback of 1.4878 mills from 1. 5 mills, earned 1,615 yes votes and 401 no votes. Those tallies are unofficial. The rollbacks are due to the state’s Headlee Amendment of 1978, which limit a community’s tax revenue increases to no more than the rate of inflation. Supervisor Brian Loftus said he expected the results of the vote, which will help Grosse Ile continue to be the safest community in the state, he said. The township has been named as the No. 1 safest community in Michigan for the last five years by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Paula Neuman

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Lawmakers introduce bill to renew, expand Great Lakes funding Bipartisan members of the Michigan congressional delegation recently introduced legislation to reauthorize and expand funding for the Great Lakes. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, member of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga, co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, coChair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, and U.S. Representatives and members of the House Great Lakes Task Force Dan Kildee (MI-05), Paul Mitchell (MI-10), Fred Upton (MI-06), Andy Levin (MI-09), Tim Walberg (MI-07), Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), John Moolenaar (MI-04), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) introduced the legislation. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2019 will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2021, for another five years. The bill increases the current authorization level from $300 million to $375 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and increases funding by $25 million per year until it reaches $475 million in Fiscal Year 2026. “The GLRI is crucial for protecting Michigan’s waters, economy, businesses, and way of life,” said Dingell. “The Michigan Congressional delegation, along with our colleagues in other Great Lakes states, are committed to providing necessary resources to restore wildlife habitats and more funding to combat invasive species and emerging contaminants long-term. We’re united on this one.” “This Initiative has proven results which is why both Republicans and Democrats from both the House and Senate are behind this bill,” said Stabenow. “With these positive results and given continued threats to our water, it’s a no-brainer to continue investing in the health of our Great Lakes and waterways.” “From restoring habitats to combating invasive species, I’ve seen firsthand the impact the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has on our waters, our land, and our

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to grow our economy and protect the lakes for future generations.” “Preserving our Great Lakes is both a moral and a practical obligation. Our Lakes are national treasures critical to our environment, fresh water supply, jobs, commerce, agriculture, transportation, recreation, and so many other essential components of our lives,” said Congressman Levin. “GLRI has received the bipartisan support of Michigan’s congressional delegation because it has proven effective at protecting and restoring the largest fresh surface water system in the world. We need to extend and expand its funding for the sake of Michiganders and all Americans.” “Those of us who call Michigan home know how central the Great

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Four residents win nursing scholarships Four nursing students are closer to achieving their academic goals with help from scholarships awarded by Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. The $1,000 Phyllis Edwards Nursing Scholarships were presented July 26 to four recipients: Katarina Cowan, Lindsay Miles and Abby Wozniak, all of Grosse Ile, and Alexandra Pritchett of Roseville. The scholarships will help them pursue their education in pediatric nursing. In 2010, Dr. Chris Bush and his wife, Janet, established the annual Nursing Scholarship program to honor her sister, Phyllis Edwards, who worked as a Wyandotte Hospital pediatric nurse and manager for more than 30 years. Her family and co-workers describe Phyllis, who died in 2007, as a warm, compassionate woman with a true dedication to pediatric nursing and devotion to children. The endowed nursing scholarship seeks to honor her memory by encouraging those pursuing a nursing degree with

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Nursing students Abby Wozniak (second from left), Katarina Cowan, Lindsay Miles and Alexandra Pritchett accept $1,000 Phyllis Edwards Nursing Scholarships to help pursue their education in pediatric nursing from Edwards’ sister, Janet Bush (left); Edwards’ husband, Tom Edwards; Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Cathy Osgood; Dr. Chris Bush, Edwards’ brother-in-law; and Dr. Dennis Lemanski, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Education and Medical Staff Affairs.

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Concerts on the Commons survives several problems The sponsors of the summer Concerts on the Commons are happy with the turnout at the Sunday concerts at the corner of Meridian and Macomb. Crowds usually number well over 100, but there’ve been a couple of problems that have had happy endings. Bill Bynum and Co. was scheduled By Pamela A. Frucci for July 7. The day before the concert, I got a call from Bill in the hospital. He wouldn’t be out until the following Monday and could I find their replacement for the next day. I called several on the concert schedule but wasn’t lucky. However, Mike Mullen was successful in getting Christa Grix, professional harpist who has performed for the Grosse le. Musicale, the Detroit Symphony, and has toured this country and Europe. She was good enough to put together a delightful program. She drove down from Northville, and with Mike helping with her sound system, was an audience pleaser. The following Sunday we had booked Rufus the Dufus, whom I had seen perform and was hired especially to entertain the kids in the audience. Although he drove to the Island only from Allen Park, he was 20 minutes late having been caught by a train. Luckily, I’d gotten a call from Andrea Sukockas, DDA liaison, that two middle school boys were eager for an opportunity to perform at a Concert on the Commons: they both play the guitar and sing. I said “sure” because we’ve been encouraging young people to perform for about five minutes at a concert and called it “Spotlight on Youth.” The twins are Brayden and Dresden Keding, but their stage name is Mirror Image. They’ve played for parties and at the Wyandotte Street Fair. With a complete sound system, the boys arrived at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. concert. Because Rufus was late, they stayed on and played for another 20 minutes. When Rufus arrived, he thanked Mirror Image for being his opening act. Bill Bynum even showed up at the concert and said he was well again.

After listening to the boys, he paid them a compliment when he said in a few years with their skill with guitar and voice, they have promise as future rock stars! Speaking of Bill Bynum, since he missed his July 7 performance date, he’s volunteered to do a final summer Concert on the Commons on Sun., Sept. 1. His popular musical style is bluegrass and country, so residents who missed his concert earlier in the summer can catch him from 7-8 p.m. on the final Sunday before Labor Day. Pet dogs come to the concerts with their owners and one faithful attendee is Scrappy, a 11-year-old rescue dog found under the county bridge. His owner has only to pick up the dog’s green bag with treats and he knows it’s going to the concert. He gets all excited and even seems to be enjoying the entertainment - as well as the treats! LEGACY LIBRARY PROJECT IS MOVING FORWARD The proposed Island Legacy Library is still in the planning stage. A fundraiser is planned for September on a date to be determined. Seen here is a preliminary drawing to give residents an idea of what is proposed to be built on the empty lot where the 1911 building once stood but was demolished in 2000. WORLD WAR II MOVIE SHOT IN AIRPORT HANGAR Getting permission and paying a fee of $5,000, a Hollywood-type movie was shot the last weekend in July using the hangar at the airport. Local residents were advised not to think it was the real thing when they

heard machine gun fire while filming Wolf Hound. It’s a story based on a real-life event during World War II when a JewishAmerican pilot is shot down behind enemy lines. With little more than his wits and a sidearm, he had to outsmart the Nazis, rescue his captured crew, and foil a plot that could change the course of the war. John Raithel, who serves on the Airport Commission, witnessed the shooting of the film and was told he could have been in the movie, but they didn’t have an extra uniform. 21ST CENTURY VS. 20TH CENTURY: MAJOR DIFFERENCES It came to my mind at the Eagle Scout ceremony June 10 how different thing are now compared to the not-toodistant past. I watched as one Eagle Scout gave his acceptance speech. He didn’t take out a note card with his words written out; he took out his smart phone and read while looking at his screen. I’ve seen musicians have no score in front of them as they play their instrument, but have the words and music on a screen that they tap to turn the pages. How about stamps? Remember when we licked stamps to get them to stick on an envelope? Now you just peel and stick. I remember when you were anchored at home where your phone had its cord attached to a wall. Instead of being stuck where the phone was connected, you now can wander all over the house. I marvel at phones that travel with you and act as a camera. The Fruccis unfortunately had to dump our set of World Book

encyclopedias when we moved. The rummage sale wouldn’t take them. Who looks up information when you can just Google it? My husband Jack taught typing to a classroom full of students from the 1960s to the 1980s, either destined to be secretaries needing typing skills or students wanting to type term papers. Why use a typewriter when a computer can do all the work of correcting and editing? Who doesn’t text or email to communicate in business or to connect with family and friends? Although autonomous cars aren’t on the roads yet, wait another decade and I am sure I can add another 21st Century techie miracle. EAST RIVER ROAD HOME BUILT FOR $7,000 IN 1941, SELLS FOR 500K Back in a former edition of the Grand, I wrote about our family living in an upstairs apartment of a maiden lady, Miss Elaine Watton on East River Road. She had built her home in 1941 paying $7,000 for the lot and $7,000 for a kit house she ordered out of a Sears & Roebuck catalog. We rented her upstairs apartment and paid $80 a month. After 10 years and when our landlady passed away in 1971, we were offered her home for $42,000. We declined since it needed a lot of work and being a handyman was not in Jack’s skill set. It just went on the market for $550,000 and hardly any time went by before a SOLD sign went up on the real estate sign.

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TELESCOPING Continued from page 25 FERRY TRAIL BETWEEN GAGE AND FERRY - A BOON FOR WALKERS Before they adjourned for the summer months, the Open Space Committee heard from their township liaison Carl Bloetscher that the township had made a deal with the property owner who borders the trail so that the path from Gage to Ferry Road is now accessible to those who cut through. It’s one of many trails for those who like to hike and enjoy the over 500 acres of open space preserved forever from development on the Island KEEP MICHIGAN BEAUTIFUL ASKS PAM FRUCCI TO BE A GREETER AT FALL EVENT Every year Keep Michigan Beautiful awards plaques to cities, state governments, community groups, schools and youth, businesses, and individuals for either beautification, clean-ups, conservation efforts, environmental enhancement, native

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species protection, site restoration, or historic preservation. The awards will take place in Lansing on Oct. 18. At their July board meeting in Midland, the Awards Committee asked me if I would be a greeter for the event. I laughed and asked if they wanted me to wear the tux I wear when ushering for the Michigan Opera Theatre. They laughed and said “not that

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ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS INVITED RESIDENTS TO MEETING The United State Army Corps of Engineers invites residents to an informational public meeting about the former Grosse Ile Naval Air Station on Aug. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Grosse Ile Township Office Boardroom, 9601 Groh. The Corps of Engineers Louisville District will provide an updated status on the Remedial Investigation at the former Naval Air Station Grosse Ile. The meeting is also intended to inform the public about ongoing Remedial Investigation activities and coordinate with all stakeholders to address any questions or concerns. For more information, contact: Shatara Riis, Public Affairs U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District 502-315-6769 or shatara.r.riis@usace. army.mil. ANOTHER MEETING Grosse Ile Township will host a Q&A session with Township Trustees from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the Grosse Ile Township offices. At the public event, Trustees Budny and Malvesto will answer questions regarding Grosse Ile Township. If they can’t answer your question, they will take your information, find the answer and get back to you. AMAZING AMERICAN LOTUS Learn about these flowers Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Gibraltar Bay Unit, 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile Beautiful, bright and breath-taking are just a few words to describe these August bloomers. Learn about these eye-catching flowers! GINLC.education@gmail.com for more information. OPEN HOUSE AT GBU Every Sunday through October at 1 pm Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Gibraltar Bay Unit. 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by the beauty of nature. GOLF FOR LIFE OUTING Southern Downriver Right to Life’s

9th annual golf outing is Monday, Sept. 9, at Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club. The golf outing is an 18 Hole Scramble with a Shot-Gun Start at 11 a.m. The $140 per person price includes 18 holes of golf w/cart, lunch at the turn, three entrée buffet dinner featuring hand carved prime rib, beer, soft drinks, and bottled water, hole-in-one contest for a new car, and prizes galore. Sponsor Options are Available. contact Joe Connors at joe@jgc-solutions.com or 734-735-8001 for more info. register online at SDRTL.org. COAST GUARD HAS A REMINDER The United State Coast Guard reminds boaters to be careful on local waters. There have had 64 drownings on the Great Lakes since Jan. 1. The Guard shares this tragic statistic to bring awareness to the potential dangers of the lakes. Cold water, rip currents, boating under the influence, boating without a lifejacket, not filing a float plan with someone on shore, not having signaling devices or radio are all contributing factors in these deaths. Recently, a 57-year-old woman was rescued after spending more than 14 hours in the water after falling off her jet ski the night before. She likely survived because she was wearing a lifejacket. Two men were rescued from their capsized boat. They were stranded for nearly 16 hours. Luckily, they were both wearing lifejackets and had a flashlight to signal to the helicopter crew. Boaters need to be aware of the danger and then know what to do to prevent or lessen it. Know the conditions of the lake. Know the water temperature. Know the weather. And when you learn, share that knowledge with others! Everyone can all contribute in saving lives by spreading information. ANIMAL SHELTER YARD SALE The Grosse Ile Animal Shelter will hold a yard sale Friday and Saturday Aug. 16-17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. If you have gently used items to donate for the sale, the shelter will be accepting them through Aug. 15. Please, no clothes or large items that require more than two people to move. On the days of the sale, come and

shop. All offers accepted. Cash or checks are preferred, but credit cards can be processed. GARDEN CLUB TABLESCAPE LUNCHEON – ANYTHING GOES V Grosse Ile Garden Club members, along with local businesses and friends of the club, sponsor a bi-annual designer luncheon event to raise funds to support Club/community projects. This year Anything Goes V will be held at the Grecian Center, Southgate, on Tuesday, Sept. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets to this always sold out event may be purchased by calling 734675-0417. Volunteer designers provide awe inspiring tablescapes. Others may participate by donating a raffle basket or item. Monetary donations are also accepted. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. followed by raffles and other fun events. All are welcome. Tickets will be available until July 1, 2019 or until they are sold out. For general information, membership questions or Anything Goes details, please feel free to contact Cyndy Nemon at 734 675-9521. CLASS REUNION The Grosse Ile High School Class of 1973 will meet for a casual reunion on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Smokies on the Water, 25555 West River Rd, Grosse Ile. A response is appreciated, but not required. For more information or to RSVP, call Stephanie Cobb at 734-3073593 or Mary Jo Turek Gallagher at 517-256-9615. GOLF SPECIALS Tuesdays after 4 p.m. at Water’s Edge students (17 and under) and women golfers play at half price. Come out and play a relaxing round of golf!. COME ON DOWN Running throughout the summer, the popular Movies on Macomb will be held at Lyons park at dusk. In conjunction with the movies will be Meet me on Macomb, which encourages people to come out, meet, shop and play in downtown Grosse Ile. On summer Sunday evenings through September there are weekly concerts and the Island Market.

The concerts left are Pairadocs Trio on Aug.11, Picks and Bows Aug, 18 and Benny and the Jets Aug. 25. Bring a picnic,bring a blanket, bring a lawn chair and the whole family to enjoy music performed at the gazebo at the corner of Meridian and Macomb streets. GROSSE ILE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 11:30 p.m. Refreshments followed by a short business meeting, programs, bingo. This is a social club for men and women 55 years and up living on Grosse Ile. OPEN PICKLEBALL FOR ADULTS On Tuesdays and Thursdays through May at Meridian Elementary School Gym from 6:30-8:30 p.m. HISTORY ON WHEELS Gearheads Custom and Classic LLC Car Show Aug. 20; $1 registration fee on site each month; judging for best car in town. Prizes at the end of season for first, second and third place; 5-8 p.m. Show subject to weather. VOLUNTEERS The Township is always on the lookout for volunteers. Helpers are needed for community events like the Fall Festival, Halloween Parade, Island Winterfest, Winter Olympics and the Easter event. Volunteers are also needed 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 734-6752364. LIBRARY TEEN VOLUNTEERS Interested in volunteering at the library? If you’re 14-17 yrs old, take a look through our volunteering information and fill out our application. Follow this link to the Teen Volunteer Application, fill it in and drop it off at the library’s circulation desk or email it to Amalia Ash: ataash@trenton.lib.mi.us. Once the completed application and SEE HAPPENING, Page 28

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work permit is given to library staff, you will be contacted within five days for a volunteering opportunity. Please note that as we have a limited number of volunteer opportunities and changing library needs, we cannot guarantee a certain number of volunteer hours or immediate placement. COME KNIT The Knitting Club of Grosse Ile meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library. Come from some great fun, conversation and, of course, knitting Call 734-283-1250 or go to Riverviewpubliclibrary.com. LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND? The Grosse Ile Animal Shelter, 25799 3rd St., has dogs, cats and kittens ready for new homes. Stop by and meet your new best friend. For shelter hours, call 734-469-7145. LIBRARY Remember the Veteran’s Memorial

Library in Trenton severs the community of Grosse Ile, as well at Trenton, Woodhaven and Brownstown. The Library is committed to providing services to all patrons. Adult services include a monthly Adult Book Discussion which meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. We also provide beginning computer classes. The library often has special speakers or presentations including author book signings, informative presentations, and genealogy help. There are state publications and informative flyers on local non-profit , and educational opportunities. We also offer access to databases and the internet through free wi-fi access and 34 public computers. Copy machines and fax services are also available. DVD movie rentals are $1 each. New movies rent for three days and regular movies rent for one week. There is also a free family movie on the second Saturday of the month. Used books are for sale in an ongoing book sale as well as the Friends of the Library Used Book Extravaganza in April and October.

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We were recently honored by a visit from Donnaleen Lanktree, president of the American Rosie the Riveter Association (ARRA). The group’s purpose is to honor those women who worked in the factories during World War II while the men were sent overseas. We had a ceremony at the NASGI Memorial Garden, located behind the Grosse Ile Township building on Groh By David L. Dyer Road. Several rosebushes were planted and dedicated to the Rosies who were relatives of Grosse Ile residents. So who were the Rosies and what did they do to be so honored and why must they never be forgotten? In June of 2013 our VFW Post received a letter from Donnaleen stating that the annual national convention of the ARRA would be held at the Dearborn Inn during the weekend of 14-16 June. I called Donnaleen and expressed my interest. I read my Vietnam story to her and she invited me to so the same at a dinner. A little research prior to the dinner revealed the following: Rosies were mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and grandmothers. They worked as riveters, buckers, sanders, welders, crane operators, bus drivers, uniform makers, bullet makers, Red Cross workers and much more. Rosies came from all over the country, from small towns to big

cities. They came together with one purpose - to help win the war. They built 80,000 landing craft, 100,000 tanks, 300,000 aircraft and millions of firearms and ammunition. The Rosies were much more than women working together. They all shared the same worries, that of their loved ones overseas. Will they be remembered? That is the purpose of the ARRA. While their numbers continue to dwindle, their descendants continue to

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CULINARY CAPERS Darlene Randazzo (Remember her great Caribbean Coconut Rum Cake recipe?) emailed me the following note: “I just wanted to let you know that I made the Island Coney Carrot Cake for a birthday celebration this past weekend. We all By Evelyn Cairns loved it! It was very rich and moist and turned out perfectly delicious. The frosting wasn’t overly sweet, too. I left out the walnuts … but it was still delicious. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe “I have a really tasty recipe for a Key Lime Cake that I found in a magazine years ago. It is so good, and perfect for summer entertaining. I take a shortcut and buy an angel food cake, then just make the filling and frosting. I’m attaching the recipe in case you would like to try it.” Dear Darlene: When I read in the article you attached to your email that Donna Schwan of Gladwin had won $500 for the cake she entered in a contest held by Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, I had to make it, and as soon as possible! I substituted a Kroger angel food cake just as you did, instead of making an angel food cake from scratch. Because I couldn’t find Key limes anywhere, I used ordinary supermarket limes with excellent results. I used three limes, but bought four, to make sure I had enough juice. Friends and neighbors who came for samples thought it was delectable, as I did. Because not everyone has a double boiler (and some novice cooks may not even know what a double boiler is!), I suggest buying one or entering “double-boiler substitute” in the search bar of a computer to see how to improvise. KEY LIME ANGEL FOOD CAKE 2 eggs 2 egg yolks ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 6 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons grated lime peel ½ cup cold butter, cubed 1 cup whipping cream

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Soccer takes Caroline Fleming to France and the World Cup final

Caroline Fleming and her teammates flew home from France on the same plane as U.S. soccer all-time great Mia Hamm (center).

This summer’s World Cup championship by the United States women’s soccer team was celebrated nationwide. A college soccer star from Grosse Ile not only witnessed the historic event in person in Paris, France, she made summer memories By Dave Gorgon that will last a lifetime. Caroline Fleming, who is about to start her senior year at Adrian College, was in the second row at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France on July 7 to watch Team USA defeat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture the world championship for the fourth time. Fleming and her college teammates – her “best friends” – also traveled to Paris to watch the USA’s semifinal victory over England, to play in two

exhibition matches and to sightsee. Other than trips to Canada, it was the former Grosse Ile High School star’s first time out of the country. “It was really, really cool,” she said. “It was the coolest thing I’ve done in my whole life. Our program goes abroad every three years. When our coach said, do you want to go to the World Cup, we were so excited.” The Adrian women won both of their games in Paris (2-0) and Lyon (3-1). Fleming, who plays forward, scored her “first international goal” against Lyon. She also enjoyed “exchanging culture and soccer” with Lyon players, who were “super excited to have Americans there.” The team stayed in hotels just outside the two cities and visited Vienne, a small town in France. Fleming said the teammates were able to explore the “beautiful and amazing” town. They traveled to other locations

as well, seeing such iconic sights as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame de Paris. It helped that some of her teammates speak French and they had “an amazing tour guide.” Fleming said she was grateful to her parents Laura and Bill, her grandmother and her siblings, John and Emma, for pitching in to pay for the trip. John works in personal finance in Ann Arbor. Emma is in marketing in Montana. The icing on the cake was flying back to America on the same plane with Mia Hamm, a legendary American soccer player. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip,” Fleming said. “Going with teammates and my best friends – that made it even better.” Earlier in the summer, Fleming was selected to play for The Mighty Oak, a semi-pro team with the Association Football Club-Ann Arbor,

in the inaugural season of the United Women’s Soccer national league. The team is owned and operated by a group of local soccer fans and entrepreneurs. Fleming said her teammates were mainly Division 1 and 2 college players from such schools at the University of Michigan, Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee – “all over.” As a college player, Fleming did not accept payment for playing on the team, but said she enjoyed the experience and is a better soccer player for being part of the team. “It was really cool,” she said. “We practiced three times a week and played games once or twice a week. I played to get better, stay in shape and prepare for the next college season.” The NPSL season ended in midSEE FLEMING, Page 34

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July. Fleming said she has been “getting a little rest and fitness” before heading back to Adrian on August 16. Fleming’s college career has been somewhat of a Cinderella story. The Bulldogs placed seventh in her freshman year, were fourth in her sophomore year and won their first-ever conference championship and made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in her junior season. She started all 21 games, tied for the team lead in goals scored (11) and led the Bulldogs with nine assists and 31 points. Her points and assists totals led the MIAA. She earned a spot on the All-MIAA First Team and the USC All-Central Region Second Team. She also was Adrian’s female athlete of the year. After three collegiate seasons, Fleming is tied for fifth in program history for point in a season (31) and sixth on the all-time points list with 66 in her career. With a 3.96 grade-point average, Fleming earned Academic All-America honors and earned spots on the USC All-Region Scholar’s list and the MIAA Honor Roll. She will shoot for a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training. Fleming said her goal for this year is “to win again and go further in the NCAAs.” In high school, Fleming lettered in soccer all four

Caroline Fleming (left) and her Adrian College teammates were in the stadium and watched the U.S. win the 2019 Women’s World Cup

years in which the Red Devils won four league and district championships. She was first-team AllLeague, All-Area and All-District all four years and was selected All-Region 2014-2016 and All-State honorable mention in 2015 and 2016. Fleming is one of quadruplets who recently turned 21. Brother Christopher also attends Adrian and plays soccer on the university’s men’s team. He is

majoring in environmental science. Brother Alexander lives in San Francisco, where he takes classes at City College. His goal is to open a dance studio. Sister Aubrey attends Tufts University in Boston. She is going into public health. While they don’t get to see each other as often as they would like, Caroline said she is looking forward to all four being home together in August.

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By Gail Albin The biggest regret of my life has been ruining my skin when I was young by sunbathing too long and too frequently. I went to nursing school at Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. That area is known for very hot summers. I would go up on a 10 story rooftop of a dormitory building along with many others who may have the same regrets. We would spend quite a long time in the sun when we had some free daytime. I remember we used baby oil on our skin to enhance the tan. My Mom warned me. I sure wish I had listened. I suppose I was looking for attention. I have had to go rather recently to a dermatologist to have areas treated for precancerous areas. I don’t like my ability to often see danger for myself and others. Several weeks ago, some

young workmen put in a new driveway. The work took several days. There was lots of pavement dust as the old driveway was broken up and removed. I asked one young man, “Shouldn’t you guys use face masks?” He replied, “you are the only one who has cared in five years” I worked as a Certified Emergency RN for at least 20 years. Usually the doctor would be the one to point out that with some care and protection that they might have avoided the emergency room visit, the scar and the pain. More recently, about four young men took down the remaining half of a big dead tree behind my condo. I did not see even one person wearing eye protection. Please, be careful out there. It is important.

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Unfortunately, it’s time to think about sending the kids back to school. Every fall when I send my kids back to school they are surrounded by sick kids. They usually get a cold or a stomach bug. The last couple of years, I started giving my kids probiotics in August before school starts. What are probiotics? Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are helpful bacteria that help keep your gut healthy. Having the correct bacteria in your gut has numerous health benefits, including improved digestion, enhanced immune function and even healthier skin. Probiotics are supplements that are in some food like yogurt for example. You can purchase several types of probiotics. The most common types are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Different types of probiotics can address different health conditions. Most probiotics contain a broad spectrum of bacteria which is like a multi-probiotic. Probiotics are not a new invention. In fact, they have been quite popular in the past years. So popular in fact, that probiotics can be found almost anywhere. The problem with wide availability, is the compromising of quality. Not all probiotics are created equal. Also, with the addition of any new supplement, please consult with your physician.

Ted Fournier ends career as Communications Manager Ted Fournier, who spent years helping keep the community of Grosse Ile informed through his role as Communications Manager, recently retired. The stated goal of the Communications Department is to provide broadcasting of Township Board, Planning Commission, School Board and any other commission meeting the Township Board deems

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