Season’s Greetings
STAY AT HOME... SHOP MACOMB
RITA COLE Agent
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8146 Macomb St. grosse ile, Mi 48138-1574 Bus: 734-675-6870 Fax: 734-675-0492 rita@ritacole.com
Business Association of Grosse Ile
December 9 to January 17, 2018
A Wonderful Island Glow
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s the sun set on Dec 1, the families on Grosse Ile hoped in their cars and began headed towards the corner commons on Macomb Street. Music was played under the gazebo while people had the chance to chatter with friends and mingle with strangers, all while holding a warm cup of hot cocoa or coffee. Down the street, only a minute walk, the bike museum was open for all to observe. The warm, inviting entrance was decorated and lit, and once inside a marvelous collection of bikes as early as the 1800’s filled the space. At seven o’clock, when the crowd slowly simmered down, a special guest arrived. By Sarah Hemsworth Red and white flashing lights shown through the air, as the Grosse Ile Fire Department delivered a lively gift to the good little boys and girls on Macomb Street. Santa Claus hopped off the fire truck and made his way to the commons. Once at the corner, Santa introduced himself to his fans, shaking hands and taking cheerful photos. Underneath the gazebo, Santa was handed the key to the city, and joyfully, continued saying his hellos before marching down to the Christmas Tree. See COUNTDOWN on page 9 Photo taken by Darrin Moore.
BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED CAPE COD
8968 Marquette, Grosse Ile Use your SMARTPHONE’s Scanner for a Virtual Tour of this Property
• Fabulous, well established neighborhood!! • Private, well manicured, but natural .5 acre lot • Two story Foyer • Comfortable Great Room w/ 2 story fireplace & wetbar • Formal Dining Room, Den/Library, newer Kitchen and Eating Nook • First floor En-Suite Master has a walkin closet, jetted tub, separate shower • 1st floor Laundry off the side entry Garage • Second floor has three Bedrooms, Full Bath • Partially finished Basement with second Kitchen, Family Room, and tons of extra storage
How You Can Win A Magical Night By Cameron Colwell One of the best things that comes out of the holidays each year is the way you see communities come together, and our township is no exception. Seeing friends come home for the holidays, or all of your neighbors talking amongst each other at the events hosted on Macomb Street. You can really feel the pulse of our Downtown, and how great the community is. And it’s important that our local businesses get the kind of exposure that the holidays bring. The increase in traffic our “Mainstreet” sees each year is something any business owner would look forward to. Even better than that is when the car parks and those people walk through their door. This leads to the question of how do local business owners, your neighbors, generate even more foot traffic; and how do See MAGICAL on page 21
RARE WATERFRONT PROPERTY
S. Brooke MacNee
734-671-6611
brooke@mbamail.com
• Approximately 580 ft. of water frontage! • Inviting entryway to the elegant foyer (19 x 15) • Expansive yard overlooks Gibraltar bay & beautiful Round Island! • Kitchen & Gathering Room were updated in 2007, Subzero frig, Jenn-air cooktop and ovens • En Suite Master, Library, 2 large Bedrooms & Full Bath • Family Room w/fireplace & wet-bar • Protected docking, seawall, docks with 2 hoists, water and electricity • Oversized 3 car garage, whole house generator
29550 East River Rd., Grosse Ile Use your SMARTPHONE’s Scanner for a Virtual Tour of this Property