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OCTOBER 12 to November 8, 2017
Homecoming Celebration McLouth Steel
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he entire Island was radiating with energy over homecoming weekend this year. We saw our homecoming celebration a little earlier then usual, in late September. Many of us welcomed the beautiful days and warm temperatures this meant for our weekend of celebration. The weekend started off with the Annual Homecoming Parade, which boasted our very own GIHS Marching Band at the center of it. They delivered a spectacular performance as they marched their way down our Macomb Street. Following them were each classes float, decorated to fit this year’s theme of “mobile games”. After each float had run the route and made its way back to the high school, the judging committee decided that the Senior Class had won this year’s float competition. Amongst the floats and fancy See Homecoming, page 22
Noah Ng and Saachi Mittal take a ride in the homecoming parade.
8584 Sherwood Use your SMARTPHONE’s Scanner for a Virtual Tour of this Property
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• 2 Story Foyer, Front Sitting Room, Formal Dining Room, Den • Kitchen has an Island, Hardwood Floor, Newer Appliances, Whirlpool Wall Oven/Micro Combo 2016, Kenmore Elite Dishwasher 2014 & New Door Wall • Huge Family Room w/ Vaulted Ceiling, Pretty Fireplace & Large Windows • Brand New Carpet, New Windows 2014, Furnace & AC 2013 (zone control), Newer HWH • Large Deck Overlooking the Woods, 2 Car Side Entry Garage, 1st Floor Laundry
By Cameron Colwell The long vacant and abandoned McLouth Steel site on Jefferson could be transformed into an automotive manufacturing facility after Wayne County signed off on a $4 million deal with Grosse Pointe billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun. Many island residents have been following any happenings about the property closely. The outcome of the plot across the river could impact us in a number of ways. The Wayne County Commission approved the proposal in late September, making way for a property transaction that will move the site to the county’s land bank and into the hands of Moroun. Moroun’s real estate company, Crown Enterprises Inc., agreed to demolish the structures at the foreclosed McLouth site in
• Curb Appeal! Charming 4 Bedroom Quad in a Great Neighborhood w/ Sidewalks • Excellent Condition, Newer Roof, Attached Garage w/ Door Opener, Hot Water Tank (approx. 10 years)
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734-671-6611 brooke@mbamail.com
• Driveway 5 Years, Whole House Generator, Hardwood Flooring • Windows have all been Replaced, Sun Room Overlooks Large Backyard • Easy living!
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