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bout 100 parents and concerned citizens attended the Digital Empowerment Project presentation given by Cyber Security Specialist Scott Frank on Jan. 18 in the Grosse Ile High School auditorium. Jointly sponsored by the PTO/ PAT, the program was designed to heighten awareness of risks school-aged students face when using the Internet, and provide parents with strategies to empower their children (and themselves) to safely navigate the Great Digital World, online. Cyberbullying, pornography, sexting, dangers of the Dark Web, violent threats, hackers, scammers, and hate speech are all part of our reality in 2022.
Captain Scott Frank worked eleven years undercover in the Ohio “Internet Crimes Against Children” division, posing as an innocent, unsuspecting prey in order to arrest and convict adult predators. As a parent himself, he realized that many parents were “first generation digital parents,” who many times felt overwhelmed, complacent, or
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Continued from page 1 parents about Internet safety.” In his small group conversations with students, which he calls his “Empower Hour Five,” Frank encapsulates student sensitivities about online behavior Students say: We want to talk about our digital world If an adult talks to us, it is always “Don’t do this.” We are not sure our parents or adults “get” our Internet. We want to leave our mark in the digital world (And most shockingly) We spend way too much time online, but… He shared actual experiences of real teens who were caught up in situations that they did not know how to handle and who had no parental guidance. For example, a shy, sixth grade girl who was approached by a pedophile interested in sex trafficking, with the opening two words, “You’re beautiful.” Or, a ninth-grade boy whose communications online led to identity theft from another country of his parents’ information. And, an 11th-grade girl who told her own story in a video: “When I was in high school it seemed like my whole world was social media. I was consumed by my screen time. I didn’t understand the real risks of the digital world. I didn’t know my choices could have life changing consequences. “One day, I received a message from a guy on Snapchat that said, ‘Hey, how was soccer practice?’ I learned afterwards that the message was called
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an ‘Information Message’ He sent that message right after soccer practice, so I felt comfortable responding, like he already knew me. “You see, two weeks earlier, I had accepted a friend request from somebody I didn’t know. He spent the time afterwards studying my social media, reading my stories and learning things about me. I didn’t realize the danger of allowing my Snap Map to show him exactly where I was and when I was there. “So we messaged back and forth, and he seemed really interested in me. He sent me a bunch of pictures, and honestly, he looked good. He looked real. He looked like a normal person. So after chatting around the clock for a couple of weeks, I guess you could say ‘date.’ He always seemed super nice and always into me, and who wouldn’t want that kind of attention? “He eventually asked me for a nude photo of myself. He promised it would only be one and he would never share it. At first I said ‘No’ but the more we chatted, the more comfortable I felt. “So I sent the nude photo. After I sent the photo, it was like someone flipped a switch. He barely messaged me anymore and when he did we didn’t seem to have much to talk about. I told him I didn’t want to date anymore. “He said if I stopped chatting with him he would post the picture online and send it to my parents. I was terrified and didn’t know what to do.” The photo was posted on different social media accounts, and her life became a living hell. Eventually, her parents and the police were notified, and her case came before Captain Frank. Scott Frank offered hope for parents and their children in facing the challenges navigating the Internet
with billions of users. Given the fact that screen time statistics estimate the average high school student spends 7.2 hours online, and students aged 8 through 12 average 4.5 hours daily, it becomes imperative for parents to become engaged with their digital natives. “If you don’t parent your kids, the Internet will,” said Frank. “Parent your kids first, then their devices. Empowerment is relational.” He then offered what he called his “STARTER” strategy for empowering teens in a digital world. Starter is Start, Appropriate, Review, Technology, Empowerment and Resources. “Parents need to be the expert in loving, communicating with, and being aware of changing attitudes and behaviors of their children. “Your approach will be different if you have a 7-year-old boy, or you have a 16-year-old daughter. And, it’s always subject to change. Talk to your kids. Communication is critical. Start with the ‘Big Ask’ (Ask, then listen). Say, ‘I love you,’ then, ‘tell me about your digital world. Ask what they do online? What are their favorite apps, how many apps do you have, what are they learning, what makes them nervous, what scares them?’ Take what they give you and be a good listener. “If your child refuses to talk about their digital world, that’s a red flag!” said Frank. Then you make the second big ask pick a day of the week when everyone, everyone in the household puts their phones in a basket and have a devicefree family day. You might have to be a parent and say: ‘Give me your phone, or device.’” The “A” stands for appropriate. Define what you mean as
appropriate. Expect it. Model it. Have an escape clause. Knowing that the latest technology and the Internet are constantly changing. Manage your kids’ devices, and what they can access, what apps they can install. “R” stands for Review. Review your strategy frequently. “We are the digital parents and they are our digital teens,” said Frank. “As a parent, you should have access to their content, review current apps and trends. You should know their usernames and passwords. You should know who their friends are.” The second “T” in the Starter strategy is for Technology. Parents need to be aware of the risks and the benefits of technology. Parents need to learn about the functionality of apps. You can visit options like Open Dns, Disney Circle, Qustodio, or Bark to learn about monitoring software. The goal is to keep the lines of communication open, and to work together to develop positive behaviors when accessing the Internet. ““E” is for Empower. With hard work, you can empower your kids to embrace the opportunity to positively invest their time, not just in games, social media, or stupid pet trick videos, but meaningful learning experiences that inspire themselves or others. It may be an opportunity for them to impact their futures. The final “R” is for Resources. The Internet can be a source of great power and resources for parents to become digitally empowered. But, one has to START somewhere ... knowing safety begins at home. For more information about the Digital Empowerment Project, visit www.digitalempowermentproject.com
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Champion tree on Macomb destined for the fire pit Grosse Ile has a champion tree on Macomb Street - a downy hawthorn - that, unfortunately, has a crack going down its trunk. I got a call from our ordinance officer Tony Gray telling me that he called a tree service since there was concern that the tree might fall over on someone walking down the sidewalk. He agreed that because it was a champion tree and one-of-akind, saving it should be explored. He said the tree company said they PAMELA A. could either take it down or band it to FRUCCI try and save it. Grosse Ile Grand I checked with tree expert Doug Thiel, and on inspection he said he thought a wide band around the tree would prevent its falling on an unsuspecting passer-by and possibly save the tree. However, after discussion, concern over it being a liability to the township took precedence and it will be cut down. Major work done by DTE will replace old gas line Anyone driving on to the Island from Jefferson in Trenton can’t help but notice major construction on the south side of Parkway. I was so curious as to why DTE Energy had that much equipment taking up so much space that I called DTE Energy to get an answer. I was also concerned that a large planter, surrounded by rocks and planted with flowers and shrubs, was obviously destroyed under all that equipment. A bunch of volunteers from our Island Beautification Committee, as well as the former supervisor Brian Loftus, had secured the rocks and planted some color and greenery to create a more pleasant entryway to Grosse Ile several years ago. I called DTE Energy to get an answer but got connected to someone in management but not very high in rank. His answer was basically: “Too bad, but Grosse Ile is going to have to replace the planter.” It was then that I luckily called our township manager Derek Thiel and shared with him the response I got. He had contact with higher-up management and got a better answer. DTE took responsibility for destroying the planter and would replace it. Grosse Ile Musicale, bringing music to the Island for 90 years It was 90 years ago that Mrs. John Karmazin brought a group of Island women together to found the Friday Musicale. That group, now known as the Grosse Ile Musicale and open to men, as well, has enjoyed several musical programs in 2021-22. On Feb. 11 at 1 p.m., members will be treated to piano virtuoso Doug Scott playing a concert of his greatest hits. (Guest fee is $10.) Besides serving as president of the Grosse Ile
Musicale, Doug is the longtime pianist/organist at the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church and composed much of the music heard at Christmas time at the Boar’s Head Festival. In tribute to the Grosse Ile Musicale’s 90the anniversary, I wrote the following poem: Back in 1932 Grosse Ile was an island with beautiful scenery, Surrounded by water, abundant woods and greenery.
We would add good people, excellent schools and an historic depot. “Something is missing,” thought Mrs. John Karmazin ... She felt bringing good music to enjoy was a need, So she called a meeting in 1932 of a group of ladies and they all agreed. Now in 2022, we celebrate both the founder and the Grosse Ile Musicale ... Three cheers for 90 years!
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Hello, my name is Janel MacNee and I have recently taken over the role of airport manager at the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport. I received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Wayne State University in 2001. Prior to working with the Grosse Ile Airport, I worked as a realtor with Janel MacNee MBA Realty Group, INC., a local real estate company located on the island, for 15 years. Although working in the airport is a different setting than working for a real estate firm, I am enjoying the opportunity to learn new things and expand my knowledge to encompass new and different areas of employment. I am dedicated and driven to succeed, both equally important characteristics that will help me excel
in this position. I also have a passion for learning and embracing new challenges, allowing me to adapt and perform in this role. It has been a pleasure meeting and interacting with such a wonderful group of people over the past few months. Without the comradery of this extensive team, the airport would not be what it is today. As for the future, I hope to continue to streamline the organization for our many tenants, pilots, the safety of the airspace, as well as look at different ways to continue to integrate our community. Hello, my name is Janel MacNee and I have recently taken over the role of airport manager at the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport. I received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Wayne State SEE TOWNSHIP, Page 15
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GIHS senior Luke Champnella has his own business Although he’s only a senior in high school, Grosse Ile’s Luke Champnella has been running his own business for the last month. Called America Raised Outdoors, every article for sale has to do with the outdoors where Champnella’s skill with art and photography help PAMELA A. design his products. FRUCCI He is heading for Grosse Ile Grand Nashville this month to show his wares at a marketplace. He has his own web site: AmericaRaisedOutdoors;com. It’s message is to get outdoors and enjoy nature. My passion for drawing and photography has recently grown into something I never thought it would. Trying to recreate wildlife images on paper and capture outdoor moments through my lens is something I look forward to sharing with everyone.
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and depressing. The phenomenon left us with fake retailers having replaced the genuine thing. Most could not compete with Wall Street money. It was my first awareness of “economic Concentration,” which I only started to comprehend when I read that book. I had no idea of how much worse it was going to get, but I became obsessed with being more and more educated about it. It is far more alarming now. These days, I try to be “local only, not just “local first.” As I learned more and more, I came to realize that, across virtually all industries, publicly traded entities were relentless, voracious destroyers of local economies everywhere. More than three times more money stays in local communities when it is spent with independent and locally owned businesses. It’s not an anecdote, it’s a fact (check CivicEcomomics.com). I realized now what it means in shocking starkness and it became an obsession to scream bloody murder about the Invasion of The Bodysnatchers. It’s true and it’s corollary is therefore also true: Three times less money stays local with every single dollar spent at an out-of-state retailer with locations far and wide. Three times doesn’t even touch it when you talk about internet purchases. The money goes to top brass in the companies, to shareholders, to the market capitalization, to tax havens and yes, to lobbyists and political campaigns. I am accursed, and it’s all the worse for having so few people see what I see. It is too late, frankly, because way too many people don’t want to know. They’ve all eaten the blue pill. You did see “The Matrix,” didn’t you? A perfect, precise, depressing analogy. Wall Street retail is not just related to apparel, of course. Chains like Walmart, Dollar General, CVS, Applebees (and on and on and on) all siphon money out of Michigan and every other state. Amazon is the worst thing that has ever happened to America, but think of all the internet sources and services that steal whatever they can, at the expense of an independent that does it
better, without the tech. Big Pharma, Big Finance, Big Media, Big Agra, Big Chem, Healthcare Insurance, Internet Insurance, and, by the way: How the hell did online gambling get approved? Another BTW: Imagine what television looks like with the removal of online gambling, drug and online insurance advertising. And all of that is just a part of a much scarier story. Movie after movie makes crystal clear that this is not just a retail nightmare. “The Big Short” and “Inside Job” tell about the 2008 financial debacle that destroyed the economic lives of millions of average Americans, with zero repercussions to Wall Street operators or their institutions. The federal government, then led by Barack Obama favored wealth and big, utterly ignored the people that elected them and left them struggling. It spawned another scourge: Thousands and thousands (and growing faster and faster) of homes are now owned by Wall Street firms that outbid individuals, then raise rents to the point beyond affordable for more and more people. It started with the foreclosures in 2009. “Dark Waters” (2010) is about DuPont’s brazen, conscious poisoning of thousands of people while the EPA refused to act. Same for Erin Brokovich with PG&E. No presence of government to prevent it - why? Currently, Crime of the Century is streaming, the true story of the American Opioid Cartel of companies that far outranks the Columbian cartels for damage done, in plain sight, with far-too-little and far-toolate action (the crisis is still in full swing, matter of fact). Gasland and Gasland 2 are documentaries about the fracking industry and the nightmarish destruction of our lands, waters, global warming and people’s lives and livelihoods, with full, unbending support of our leaders. Even worse, “The Panama Papers”, also streaming. Most damning and depressing of all, and not a peep out of any politician except Elizabeth Warren. No Big Media, either - tax havens right here in America, so Big
does not pay taxes, forcing small to carry the load. Rivers of money, circulating the globe, out of sight, and not to be talked about. ICIJ is the source of this information and should be being cited by everyone, and the powers that be make sure it isn’t. To be clear, it’s a world-wide matter, but that makes it even worse, doesn’t it? With this context in mind regarding Localism, perhaps you’ll truly believe that protecting my businesses is way down the list of my concerns. The assault on localism, and encouraging folks to recognize it, is just one element of a far bigger problem that is affecting everything. Knowing these truths is torture. Are you good with not knowing it? I can’t see it any other way than a collusive assault on America, over the last 40 years. The side of the aisle doesn’t matter. Taken together, these examples I gave are just that: examples. The reality is far bigger, bigger than any of us can imagine. Economic Concentration is what is happening in virtually every sector of American business, by design, and with help. It funnels more and more to the top one percent around the world, which owns more than the rest of us in the 99 percent, and writes all the bills and rules for governments to rubber stamp. I’m writing this and realizing how insane I sound, but the insanity is that it’s true. I can’t - we can’t - afford to be despairing about it all. We have to be educated and aware and focused. It makes me feel better thinking that there are a lot of people that already know all of this, but so far, not so. So let me know if any of this stuff matters to you. You know where to find me.Trust me, I know how alarmist this all sounds, but, well, the red pill doesn’t make you happy, at all. It destroys our feelings of firm footing, of reality in which we can feel something close to safe and secure. But it sure does make sense of that which can’t be, but is all true.
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What’s Happening Grosse Ile ... Birds on the Bay Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy at the Airport Natural Area. 28820 East River Rd, Grosse Ile, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13. Let’s take a winter walk through the natural area. Discover the birds that stay during the winter season and learn about how they handle this harsh time of the year. We will focus on winter birds and the Great Backyard Bird Count. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. For more information, email GINLC.education@ gmail.com. Take it Outside (2021-2022) High School Nature & Wildlife Photo Contest hosted by Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy. Deadline Thursday, May 5, 2022. Open to all high school students. Our all-digital Take It Outside Photo Contest has begun. High School students may enter up to three photos, one in each category. All information will be updated on our website soon. It’s free, it’s easy and who doesn’t love capturing a gorgeous photo while enjoying the outdoors? All area High Schools are invited to participate. If you are a teacher and would like more information and a poster for your classroom, send us a message. We’d love to share the opportunity with your students. Enter at www.ginlc.org. Metroparks annual passes The park system is offering a $5 discount to residents of the five counties they serve for annual vehicle passes purchased by Dec. 31. That one pass can be used to access each of the 13 Metroparks across Southeast Michigan all year long. Starting Jan. 1, the 2022 Metroparks annual pass will again cost $40 for residents ($29 for Seniors 62+) of the five counties served – Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne – or $45 for non-residents ($34 for Seniors 62+). But now through the end of the year, residents can purchase their 2022 vehicle pass for just $35, or $24 for Seniors 62 and older. Passes can be purchased at www.metroparks.com (look for the “Buy Annual Pass” button in the menu) or at any Metroparks toll booth or park office. Huron River Fishing Association The group holds general membership meetings at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Flat Rock Community Center, 1 McGuire St., Flat Rock. The group holds fly tying classes at 6:30 p.m. on the Third Monday of the month at the FRCC. For more information, visit huronriverfishing.com or email FISH@huronriverfishing.com. Winter Bird Hike A brisk walk on a winter morning doesn’t sound so appealing, but… add in the sights and sounds of our winter bird residents, and that sounds like a
The High School Nature & Wildlife Photo Contest hosted by Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy has a deadline of Thursday, May 5, 2022. It is open to all high school students.
pretty exciting hike at Oakwoods Metropark. So, get bundled up, grab your binoculars, and meet us at the Nature Center for our Winter Bird Hike Fun for all ages! Jan. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Oakwoods Metropark. The cost is $3 per child, $5 per adult, children under 2 are free. Meet at the Oakwoods Metropark, Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Call the interpretive center at 734-782-3956 for information. AAUW scholarships The AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch offers several scholarships annually to female undergraduate students at Baker College, Henry Ford College, Lawrence Technological University and Wayne County Community College District. Interested students can pick up an AAUW application at their school’s counseling office. Candidates must have earned a minimum of 12 credits, be a United States citizen and a resident of the Downriver area. An essay is required. For more information, contact rjhart720@yahoo.com or visit downriver-mi.aauw.net. Boating Safety There will be a Boaters Safety Class for boaters ages 14 and up on May 5, 12, 19 and 26. The twohour per-day class runs from 6-8 p,.m. at Centennial Farm. The class, taught by certified instructor Bob Lang, provides students with basic boat-handling skills along with “rules of the road” and minimum equipment and safety requirements for vessels on the Great Lakes. A boating certificate will be issued upon completion. Students must attend all classes and take the exam on the final day to receive the certificate. The cost is $10. Register at Grosseilerecreation.com.
Birds in Your Binoculars Birds are everywhere! Join us at the Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum on Feb. 19 as we head out into the park looking for our feathered friends to discover which species are residents, which are just here for a few months, and which ones are just passing through. We may do some hiking or a car caravan through the park. Be prepared for either or both! Please bring binoculars or you can use a pair of ours. The event is open to birders ages 8 and up. The cost $3 per child, $5 per adult. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Call the interpretive center at (734) 379-5020 for details. Chaos Soccer The Island Cup Youth Soccer Tournament will return in 2022. After two years off, we have made a decision that there will be a 6th Annual Island Cup Soccer Tournament in the Spring of 2022. The tournament will take place June 3-5 during Grosse Ile’s annual festival, IslandFest. IslandFest is a great place to relax, go on rides, and grab a bite to eat in between and after the games. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 tournament games, with a chance to earn a spot in the final to take home the Cup! Registration deadline is May 15. Register at Chaossoccer.com/Islandcup. Sponsored Needed: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Downriver Group Looking for STEMrelated professionals and sponsors for Spring 2022 STEM SAVVY Symposium, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Wayne County Community College Downriver SEE HAPPENING, Page 15
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month at Centennial Farm Activity Room (ages 55+) at 11:30 a.m. Business meeting 12 p.m. Programs, games, conversation, and light refreshments.
campus on Northline Road in Taylor. The event will host 125 girls from the 19 Downriver middle schools for a day of STEM inspired seminars and activities. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities contact President Barbara Duran at barbduranaauw@gmail. com. Those interested in being a speaker or helping with the event contact STEM Committee Chairs Jackie Hector, jahector@wyan.org, or Andrea Witkowski, andrea1085@aol.com
Knit and Crochet Club From 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays. Meet, mingle and trade inspiration with local knitters and crocheters. Bring your own projects and have fun with a like-minded group. This is not an instructing class; however, you are welcome to ask others to share their knowledge and help. Cost: $3 donation to the DCA. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. (734) 720-0671 or visit www.downriverarts.org
Library help The Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, 2790 Westfield in Trenton, is open with a wealth of knowledge for everyone. The library serves Grosse Ile, Trenton, Brownstown and Woodhaven. Call (734) 6769777 for information.
Christian Business Men’s Connection Luncheon that meets the third Monday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. at Ramsey’s, in Trenton, 2747 Jefferson just north of West Road. Lunch, guest speakers, open discussions, non-denominational. Lunch is free for first time attendees. For more information, call John at 734-692-1421 or Milton at 734-675-8999.
Island Walkers Mondays through Fridays from 6:45-7:45 a.m. year round at Centennial Farm Activity Room. Aerobic walking to music. Fee: $1 a day, $5 a week and $25 for eight weeks. Come five minutes early to register on your first day and that day is free. Information cmmathewssd@gmail.com for information. Grosse Ile Senior Citizens Club The club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the
Mother and Son Bowling night Ther Grosse Ile Recreation Department’s Mother and Son Bowling Night will be Friday, February 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Woodhaven Lanes.The cost is $25 per couple and includes bowling, shoes, a hot dog and pop. Additional children are $8 each. Register at Grosseilerecreation.com.
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University in 2001. Prior to working with the Grosse Ile Airport, I worked as a realtor with MBA Realty Group, INC., a local real estate company located on the island, for 15 years. Although working in the airport is a different setting than working for a real estate firm, I am enjoying the opportunity to learn new things and expand my knowledge to encompass new and different areas of employment. I am dedicated and driven to succeed, both equally important characteristics that will help me excel in this position. I also have a passion for learning and embracing new challenges, allowing me to adapt and perform in this role. It has been a pleasure meeting and interacting with such a wonderful group of people over the past few months. Without the comradery of this extensive team, the airport would not be what it is today. As for the future, I hope to continue to streamline the organization for our many tenants, pilots, the safety of the airspace, as well as look at different ways to continue to integrate our community.
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Let’s face it, sticking to a resolution can be tough. With the excitement of 2022 upon us, we wanted to offer an idea that your body will thank you for: Getting regular adjustments. Patients who seek care often remark: • Movement comes easier • Injuries become infrequent • Pain that’s plagued them for years improves But that’s not even the best part. Chiropractic care isn’t something you have to do every day, or even every week. We’re happy to design a custom care plan for your needs, and ultimately, you’re the boss of how frequently you visit us. We hope to see more of you and your loved ones in our practice this year. Five factors of knee pain Whether you’re dealing with new knee pain or an ache that’s been bothering your stride for years, one thing is certain—problems in the knee can affect your entire life.
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New year, new affirmations, new me! Like everyone else, we’re leaving 2021 behind and embracing the change that this year is sure to bring. We aim to offer inspiration, hope, and motivation for our patients, and believe that one of the best ways to do that is by helping you invite these things into your life. Try giving these five daily affirmations a try each day to create a healthy, positive new habit. 1. People respect and value my opinions. 2. Each day of my life is filled with love and joy. 3. I make decisions which are in line with my values and goals. 4. I am grateful for my life. 5. I am not controlled by stress, fear, or anxiety. From Cousineau Chiropractic
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Mark your calendars. Search through your closets. Get out those old yearbooks. Comb your mullets and tease your big hair. Get ready to get your party on. The Grosse Ile Education Foundation invites you to this year’s “fun raiser,” and fundraiser, “The Totally Awesome 80’s Party” to be held on May 14 at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. You must be 21 to attend. “This 80’s party will be totally awesome.”, said Event Chair Sarah Szymaszek Indeed, the Grosse Ile Education Foundation has proudly been serving the Grosse Ile community and school district for 27 years. With the support of local businesses and private
sponsors, the GIEF has funded well over $220,000 in educational and community grants since 2019. Even in the midst of the pandemic, the organization has gone “Above and Beyond,” funding: “Bookworm” vending machines at Meridian and Parke Lane Elementary schools - a K-2 reward program and grades 3-5 positive behavior support to put more books in students’ hands and ramp up their love of reading. • Middle School WeatherSTEM Station. • Graphic pens and tablets for high school graphics design class. • An X-Carve CNC machine to increase student engineering experiences in the high school physics classroom. • Teacher professional learning opportunities which support improving overall learning for all our children.
• Continued support of the Grosse Ile Community Grown Gardens through the purchase of wash and prep stations. • Stipend monies for curriculum review to design rich “hands on” learning experiences for all students and their families. • Renewed funding of the historic and unique Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival, to be held in 2022. • A number of teacher “mini-grants” to enhance teaching and learning, grades K through 12. General admission tickets to the dance will be $60 per person or $100 a couple. Sponsorship of the event covers four different giving categories: Best Song Award sponsor -$200 (2 tickets to the event + 1 complimentary beverage per guest) and Recognition inside the event. Best Album Award sponsor- $500
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Kurt Kobiljak named Assistant Coach of the Year Bill Stevenson Grosse Ile Grand
Long-time Grosse Ile resident and tennis great, Kurt Kobiljak has been named the Assistant Coach of the Year by the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association for the 2021 season. Kobiljak will be honored with the award on Jan. 28 at the MHSTeCA banquet, Kobiljak held at the Maas Conference Center auditorium on the Hope College campus. Grosse Ile High School Girls’ Varsity tennis coach Bill Riggs made the nomination and speaks highly of
the impact Kurt has had on athletes throughout the state. “I have known Kurt for many years.” Riggs said. “He has taught some of my own children. The guy loves tennis, loves to teach, has a passion for the game and loves kids. “This is a really well-deserved honor. Kurt gives of his time, so many hours. Many times at a moment’s notice, he makes himself available to players who might be struggling with their game. He understands the bigger picture. He really wants to see kids succeed at their highest level. “He makes players better. He makes players manage the game. He makes players take responsibility. He has made a difference coaching tennis for so many years, and he and his players have had great success.” Kobiljak grew up with a tennis racket in his hand. He started at age five hitting
tennis balls, became good enough to play competitively in Michigan and the Midwest in the 12 and under division. He began teaching tennis as a ball feeder at age 14 under professional Roger Thurman and he played No. 1 and No. 2 singles as a freshman at GIHS under John Shade. He went to Cranbrook in 1982 and won the state title at both singles and doubles, with the team winning state titles all three years under legendary coach, Don Brown. Kobiljak played tennis all four years at Albion College, making All-MIAA team honors, and was named team captain. Later, he became an assistant coach at Albion. He taught tennis at Meadowbrook Golf and Tennis Club, Farmington Racquet Club, Beach View Swim and Tennis Club and the Leland Country Club. He further helped develop indoor
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The two best girls basketball teams in the Huron League met at Grosse Ile High School on Feb. 1 and Grosse Ile and Riverview put on quite an entertaining show. The newly resurgent Red Devils won three of the four quarters played, but a disastrous second quarter was the difference as Riverview scored a 62-54 victory and remained undefeated in league play. The Bucs improved to 8-0 with the victory and second-place Grosse Ile fell to 6-2. Grosse Ile came out and went toe-to-toe with the defending league and threetime Division 1 district champion Pirates. The Devils got the better of the play in the opening minutes and eventually opened a 16-8 first-quarter lead. But then things changed. Riverview went on a 10-3 scoring run to close the first quarter and left the Red Devils clinging to a 19-18 lead as the teams headed into the second stanza. That lead lasted just 30 seconds into the second period when Riverview senior Rayah Kolbusz nailed a long three-point shot to give Riverview its first lead on the night, 21-19. No one knew it then, but Grosse Ile would never see the lead again. That Kolbusz bomb ignited a fuse that that burned brightly throughout the entire eight minutes of the second quarter and left the Red Devils and the home crowd gasping. When it was all said and done, Riverview had scored 24 second-quarter points to just four for the Devils and took a commanding 42-23 lead into the locker room at
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halftime. Despite the second-quarter gut punch, the Red Devils, who are 10-3 under first-year head coach James Frost, refused to quit. The Red Devils set about chopping away at the Riverview lead and made a
game of it at the end. The Devils played some bruising basketball on the defensive end, and because it was not a closely called game, it was a great strategy that knocked the Bucs off stride a bit. Offensively, the Devils used an inside-outside game with
post player Ashlyn Weatherly and wing Natalie Christnagel taking turns knocking chunks out of the Riverview lead. Weatherly did not make a shot outside of the paint and Christnagel did not make one inside the three-point line. Christnagel made seven
triples and led Grosse Ile with 21 points, Weatherly added 15. Natalee Kirk, Cailey O’Farrell, Emma Johnson, Anna Cappelino and Kylee Wright also scored for the home team. SEE BEST, Page 27
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Natalie Christnagel hit seven three-point shots and scored 21 points in Grosse Ile’s showdown game with first-place Riverview.
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Continued from page 26 Grosse Ile cut Riverview’s once big lead to just eight twice near the end of the game, but the Devils could get no closer. Grosse Ile had trouble with Riverview’s three-headed offensive monster, that is, Kolbusz, Cadence Kaminske and Elyssa Kincaid. That threesome accounted for 55 of their teams 62 points - that’s an amazing 89 percent of the total. Kolbusz had six three-point shots and 20 points, Kincaid had three
triples and 20 points and Kaminske had three three-pointers and 15 points. It was an especially big night for Kincaid, who was all over the court both offensively and defensively. She had 18 of her 20 points in the first half and almost single handedly built her team’s big halftime advantage. Grosse Ile did an admirable job on her in the second half, but Kolbusz and Kaminske heated up and there were not enough Red Devils to cover all the gaps. The gulf between both Riverview and Grosse Ile and the rest of the Huron League appears to be a wide one.
The Red Devils employed an aggressive game plan against Riverview.
Aside from the Riverview games, Grosse Ile has played a four-point game with Huron and the rest have been relative blow-outs. Riverview is unbeaten and had one close game, a three-point win over Milan. Some of Riverview’s wins have been mega blow-outs like 73-31 over Airport and 56-23 over Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central. The Riverview-Grosse Ile game marked the start of the second trip through the league for each team. Riverview was scheduled to host Milan on Feb. 3 and Huron on Feb. 7. They finish with home games against Jefferson (Feb. 10) and Flat Rock
(Feb. 14) and road games at Airport (Feb. 17) and SMCC (Feb. 21). Grosse Ile was scheduled to play Jefferson Feb. 3 and Flat Rock Feb. 7. The Red Devils end the year at home against Airport Feb. 10, at Milan Feb. 14, home against SMCC Feb. 17, home against Huron Feb. 21 and on the road for a non-league game with Monroe Feb. 25. When districts begin on Feb. 28, Grosse Ile will find itself in a six-team field at Airport High School, while Riverview will go insearch of a fourth straight district title at Wyandotte Roosevelt.
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Devils, Pirates tangle in topsy-turvy Huron League HANK Minckiewicz Grosse Ile Grand
The Huron League boys basketball world is a pretty fluid place these days. A couple of weeks ago, Grosse Ile was winless in the league and had a 1-4 overall record. Riverview, meanwhile, was 6-2 and 3-0 in league games. When the two teams arrived at their game on Feb. 1, everything was different. Riverview had lost four games in a row, all in the Huron League, and Grosse Ile had recovered from its struggling start and had won four in a row, also all within league play. So you had a battle between two teams with similar records, but trending in opposite directions. What transpired was a wonderfully engaging game. Grosse Ile jumped out to an early lead and Riverview responded. Riverview used a 12-0 scoring run in the third quarter to grab a lead and Grosse Ile, riding the inspired play of Tyler Swick, roared back and it was a back-and-forth finish before Riverview held on for a 56-54 victory. Grosse Ile opened the game by running out to a 7-1 lead before the Bucs fought back, A three-point shot by Kolby Dorn with 2:30 to play in the first gave Riverview its first lead, 13-11. It was tied at 14-all at the end of the first period and Riverview led 25-23 at halftime. The Bucs started the second half on fire and went on its 12-0 scoring run. Grosse Ile did not score until only two minutes were left in the period and it looked like the Pirates were in firm control and ready to end their losing streak. Grosse Ile scored six of the final eight points of the period and the game headed into the final eight minutes with Riverview leading 39-29. With coach Mohamed Elhaj imploring them to “dig deep” and “work harder” during each timeout, the Red Devils did that, especially Swick. Swick, who had a game-high 27 points, scored 17 of them in the second half and 13 of them in the fourth quarter as the Devils cut into the Riverview lead again and again. Most of Swick’s points came in one-on-one situations where he drove SEE TANGLE, Page 31
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Grosse Ile junior Tyler Swick scored a game-high 27 points and nearly willed his to a win over archrival Riverview in a game played at Grosse Ile on Feb. 2
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Madrigal, who made four three-pointers, scored 14 and Krenar Ziberi had eight. Riverview’s scoring was much more balanced. Coach Marcus Voelz’s team had seven scorers and four of them had at least eight points. Dorn led the way for Riverview with 21 points. Cal Lockhart, Jeff Tiberia and Jayce Doyle had eight points each. Landon Kincaid added five and Jacob Tiberia had four, including the bucket that finally put Riverview ahead for good. The loss halted a four-game winning streak that saw the Red Devils knock off Airport, Milan, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central and Huron. Grosse Ile is now 5-5 overall and 4-4 in Huron League games. Riverview is 7-6, 4-4. Grosse Ile played Jefferson on Feb. 4 and will face league-leading Flat Rock in Flat Rock Feb. 8. After the Flat Rock game, Grosse Ile has five games left before the start of the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tournament. The Red Devils will travel to Summit Academy for a district tournament beginning on March 7. Joining the Devils there will be host Summit, Flat Rock, Huron and Trenton.
Continued from page 30 to the basket and scored from around the rim, some on acrobatic bank shots. With 1:18 to play in the game, Grosse Ile Mike Madrigal made two technical free throws to cut the Riverview lead to 52-50. On the ensuing possession, Swick was fouled driving to the basket and he made two free throws to tie the game. After a Riverview miss, Swick came down and scored again to give his team its first lead since the first quarter, 54-52. Riverview then made a free throw and got a crucial steal with 17 seconds left that led to a lay-up by junior Jacob Tiberia. Madrigal missed a contested lay-up at the other end of the court and Dorn made one of two free throws to push the lead to 56-54 with three seconds left in the game. Grosse Ile rushed the ball up court and got it into the hands of Swick, but his jump shot - with a Riverview defender in his face - missed and Riverview had the hard-fought victory. Swick finished with 27 points to lead all scorers.
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The Grosse Ile hockey team split a pair of games with archrival Riverview this season. The two teams could meet again once MHSAA regionals roll around. The regional tournament in Allen Park begins Feb. 21.
Red Devil skaters turn attention to playoff prep Over the course of the past few weeks, the Grosse Ile hockey team’s shot at winning the Michigan Metro League West Division championship dried up as the Devils lost to each of the conference’s top teams, Dearborn Divine Child and Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard. With that out of the way, coach Jason Durbin’s team can start looking ahead and preparing for what will be a tough regional tournament beginning at the end of the month. The Red Devils will be in Allen Park for regionals this year, along with some other pretty familiar teams. Joining the Devils there will be host Allen Park, Riverview-Cabrini, Wyandotte, Carlson, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central and - the 800-pound gorilla - Gabriel Richard. The Pioneers are ranked highly in the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association Division poll and they have appeared in the Super 10 rankings this year. The Pioneers have won 17 games already this season and they have won this region four straight years. Clearly, they are the team to beat. But they are not the only obstacle in Grosse Ile’s way. The Devils have already played Riverview-Cabrini twice this season, dividing the two close games. And they have played Carlson twice, winning both, but taking the second game by just a 1-0 score. So this tournament will be a challenge, but the Devils have played well at times and while they are not the favorite to win and advance, they are far
from huge underdogs. What they need is what all hockey teams need - continued solid goaltending, good defense and someone to put the puck in the net. During a recent five-game stretch when the team went 3-2, the Devils got some of that, but not quite enough. The losses during that span came against leagueleading Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard and secondplace Divine Child. DC beat the Devils 4-2 and a week later the Fighting Irish put an 8-1 hurting on the Islanders. Tate Hubler and Jack Czarnik had the Devils’ two goals against DC and Czarnik was the only Grosse Ile player to light the lamp against Richard. The big win during the stretch was the revenge victory over Riverview. The Devils lost to the Bucs 6-2 in the first round of the Gabriel Richard Christmas Tournament back in the middle of December. On Jan. 20 the Devils tasted vengeance with a 5-3 win over the Pirates at Kennedy Arena in Trenton. Grosse Ile jumped out to an early lead and never trailed. Hubler and Czarnik each had a pair of games and Owen Hennessey had the other. Wyatt Thompson stopped 24 of 27 shots in goal and earned the victory. The other two wins during the span came over have-nots Farmington United 10-2 and TemperanceBedford 8-1. Both games were a good time for everyone as the
goals came in bunches. Farmington actually scored in the first minute of the game and led 1-0. They scored in the first minute of the second period, too, but by then they were already behind 3-1 and the deficit only grew from there. Hubler had a three-goal hat trick and Czarnik and Luke Auger scored two goals each. Travis Symons, Anthony Naso and Dylan Alexander had the other goals. Farmington only had eight shots in the game and the mercy rule halted the game with about eight minutes to play. The game against Bedford was scoreless through the first period, but the floodgates opened and Grosse Ile scored four time in the second period and four more times in the second to win going away. Thompson made 19 saves for the win. He was backed by Nolan Karn’s four-goal night. Auger had two goals and an assist and Hubler had a goal and two assists. The other goal came from Brendan Pace. The Red Devils now have only a handful of regular season games remaining. They faced Divine Child Feb. 4 and Allen Park Feb. 5. They will host Dearborn Feb. 8 and Huron Feb. 9, go to Ann Arbor Pioneer Feb. 11 and finish the season at home on Feb. 16 against Woodhaven. The regional tournament in Allen Park begins Feb. 21
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Red Devil matmen getting busy After being almost dormant for a number of years, the Grosse Ile wrestling team roared back to life this year with a full squad and a Huron League record of 5-2. Overall, the Red Devils won nearly 30 dual matches this season. They were at the Huron League meet at Milan HIgh School on Feb. 6 and they will begin the Michigan High School Athletic Association state tournament with team district’s at Romulus on Feb. 9. The Red Devils have a first-round bye and will face the winner of the Flat Rock-Romulus match for the district title. Team districts are at Dundee on Feb. 12. Teams at that district are Grosse Ile, Flat Rock, Dundee, Center Line, Jalen Rose Academy, Detroit
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Ashley Lutto (left), a research associate with the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, National Park Service veterinarian Michelle Verant and Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife technician Brad Johnson collect and record data on a gray wolf captured Sept. 8, 2019 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
work in just a couple of counties. Heise’s beat covers Bay and Saginaw counties where he can be found working on a variety of different projects. “Sometimes I’m developing hunter surveys, entering and analyzing data and conducting managed deer or waterfowl hunt drawings,” Heise said. “Sometimes I’m fishing skunks out of swimming pools or working with farmers to address crop damage from deer; other times I’m picking up wildlife specimens for necropsy at our Wildlife Disease Lab or banding ducks and geese.” While the minimum Jeremiah Heise works with Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division’s drone program to map vegetation response to habitat manipulations at Wigwam Bay State Wildlife Area in Arenac County.
education qualification for applying to be a DNR wildlife biologist is a bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field, like many of our wildlife biologists, Heise continued his education and got a master’s degree in wildlife ecology. He also worked hard to get as much practical experience as he could along the way. Even though a large part of his job with the DNR involves working with wetlands and waterfowl, some of the projects he’s found most satisfying are ones that focus on connecting with people. Heise updated and improved a clunky old deer hunting lottery process to make it easier for hunters to use and for the DNR to run. And he’s working on ways to reach out to Michiganders who don’t hunt and fish to help them enjoy the state’s wildlife resources as well. Helping Michigan residents get to know the nature around them also is a big part of the job of graphic designer Shennelle Anthony, a key member of the Wildlife Division’s communications team. You might have already seen some of her work if you’ve ever used a hunting digest, studied the details of our coastal wetland posters or got an elk or Kirtland’s warbler license plate
for your car. Being the Wildlife Division’s inhouse graphic designer means Anthony gets to work on a wide variety of projects and constantly improve and stretch her abilities. “I was really proud of the illustrations that I worked on for the 2021 hunting digest covers,” she said. “I was mostly satisfied with the results since it was out of my comfort zone. Illustration is its own discipline and requires a different skillset from design.” What does it take to get a job as a wildlife graphic designer? Shennelle got a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and had built a solid portfolio of her work before applying for a job with the Michigan DNR. She suggests looking for internships or pro bono projects with wildlife conservation organizations to help build the kind of portfolio to make you stand out during a job interview. And while design is an acquired skill that takes continuous effort to improve, Anthony cautions to take the time to have interests and hobbies outside of design. “I think being a well-rounded individual can contribute greatly to the SEE WILDLIFE, Page 36
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Continued from page 35 creative process,” she said. “You don’t always need to ‘Eat. Sleep. Design.’ which is a common phrase used in the field.” One wildlife staffer you’ll probably never see is Robin Reed, one of the division’s surveyors, but his work helps protect wildlife habitat. When someone mistakes state land for unoccupied land that anyone can use for whatever they want, the DNR’s surveyors get involved. Surveyors document where our public land boundaries are so that violators – whether it’s dumping trash, cutting trees, making trails or even constructing buildings – can be stopped and wildlife habitat protected. Disputes can even end up in court, and Reed has had to provide testimony more than once about his findings. “On the (witness) stand in court I’ll never forget the judge saying, ‘I am inclined to award the property to Mr. (blank) but on the testimony of the surveyor, I find for the state,’” Reed said. “Wow. That was cool.”
Reed didn’t go to college dreaming of working for the DNR. He started his career in his father’s surveying business and applied for his job at the DNR when the economy hit a downturn. While he’s a licensed surveyor, which means completing a bachelor’s degree, getting four years of experience, and passing an exam, it’s possible to start a career as a DNR surveyor with an associate’s degree. Being a surveyor for the DNR involves all the same rules and tools as being a private surveyor, so working in the public sector may be a good choice if you like math, want to spend your career outdoors 12 months a year, and are up for learning the extra oversight and procedures that come with a government job. While some “wildlifers” took a straight-line path from school to a career with the DNR, others took a more winding path like Sarah Cummins, the supervisor for the Wildlife Division’s Policy and Regulations Unit. The unit covers a wide range of responsibilities, from providing input on regulations and legislation
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to running hunting license lotteries, issuing specialized wildlife permits and processing Freedom of Information Act requests from the public. With the variety of skills and knowledge of different subject areas her staff brings to the division, Cummins’ route through working for a tribal government, being an editor in the private sector and developing security standards for the technology industry helped her pick up the perfect mix of experiences. Cummins came to the DNR with an undergraduate degree for a job as a regulatory analyst, but she found the support at the DNR to grow. “My undergraduate degree is in English. Not long after I joined the DNR, my supervisor encouraged me to pursue a master’s in public administration,” Cummins said. “I’ve found my graduate degree very useful, especially in understanding the legislative process and administrative law.” And while she loves the way that working here fills her desire to make a positive contribution in the world, like many of us who work for the DNR, her
job involves more time in the office than outside with the resources we conserve. “Even though my role is administrative, and I spend most of my time at a desk or in meetings, I think it’s important to not be afraid to get my hands dirty – and my boots muddy,” Cummins said. “I always appreciate the opportunity to spend the day outside working alongside other people who want to do good things for wildlife.” And me? My career has taken a few twists and turns. I started in a job building databases and tracking hunter harvest information. Then I was a bird biologist working on statewide and Great Lakes regional conservation projects, and now I’m working in wildlife communications, making games and looking for ways to share what we do with more Michiganders. In the wildlife conservation community, there’s room for all sorts of talents. If you love wildlife, there may be a place for you, too. For more information about current DNR job openings, visit Michigan.gov/ DNRJobs
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