What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?

Episode Notes Transcript Links Tickets for Mrs Kelly's Journey Home  Encore Magazine on the play Breeda Miller's Web Site Moth Story Hour (video) Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Transcript Links MyVacationHunter.com Grosse Ile Travel Club Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Ross Querro (Grosse Ile Community Development Director) and Allie McAughey (Wyandotte Art & Glass Center) talk about a public art initiative that begins October 13th, Art on the Ile. Transcript Links Grosse Ile DDA Art on the Ile Art on the Ile Opening Event Wyandotte Art & Glass Center Tax Increment Financing Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Ben and Jenna discuss upcoming events that the Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile are participating in. Links to the events and background information below. Transcript Links The Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile (Facebook) Season 1's Episode about the Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile The Viral Video (Facebook) The Video that started it all. (YouTube) Downriver Foster Closet RealWitchWives@gmail.com Events GIHistSoc Ghost Hunt October 1st Halloween Costume Drive October 1-8 Glow Roll October 7th  Fall Festival October 8th Paint the Town Red October 14th & 15th Halloween Parade October 22nd (Followed by Trick or Treat on Macomb) Township Trick or Treat October 31st 6-8pm Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: Howard Harper Barnes - Mysterious Forest Trailer Worx - Are We Forgotten Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Episode Notes Transcript Links Grosse Ile Historical Society Web Site Facebook Page EventBrite (Events) Phone: 734-675-1250 25022 East River, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Transcript Links Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Commerce Park VFW Post 7310 Grosse Ile (Phone 734.771.8393) Gearheads Custom and Classics Car Club Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Transcript Links Crawford Chiropractic Clinic Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Season 2 Episode 10 Episode Notes Jeff Przybylo talks about the Jeep Club and their Santa Cruise that is happening on December 11th. Transcript Links Island Jeep Club of Grosse Ile Facebook Group Grosse ile Now Facebook Group Santa Cruise Passing the Albright Family Light Show Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: Martin Klem / Santa on holiday / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/WMqduyNslY/

Episode Notes Grand Chief Ted Roll talks about the Wyandot of Anderdon's plans to create the Six points Village Project in Gibraltar and the importance of preserving Wyandot history and recognizing that they are still here. Transcript Links Wyandot of Anderdon Nation River Raisin National Battlefield  Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma Wyandotte Nation of Kansas Bureau of Indian Affairs Michigan's Tribal Governments Iron Belle Trail University of Michigan Project Plans Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: Headlund / Thanks for the Time / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/

Episode Notes Marie Pucak, owner of Grosse Ile Pet and Garden Center and a member of Grosse ile's Downtown Development Authority talks about Ladies' Night Out, the DDA, and what's in store in her store this holiday season. Transcript Links Ladies' Night Out Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority DDA Facebook Grosse Ile Recreation Grosse Ile Pet & Garden Center Christmas Jammie Drive Episode 6 about GI Pet & Garden Center Episode 10 about Christmas Jammie Drive Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: Headlund / Thanks for the Time / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/

Episode Notes Ben talks with the team that caught a 100 year old, 6 foot 11 inch Lake Sturgeon in the waters off of Grosse Ile in April. They share the impact of the work they do, keeping an eye on the native fish species of the Great Lakes. It's a whopper! Transcript Links US Fish & Wildlife Service Alpena Office Detroit River Fish Laboratory Free Press article about the sturgeon Detroit River Coalition Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Transcript Links Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Season 2 Episode 6: Grosse Ile Crew with coach Scott Sitek Episode Notes The head coach of the Grosse Ile High School Rowing team fills us in on the youth rowing programs with the high school and Wyandotte Boat Club. And, yes, adults can row, too. Make sure to support the can drive on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9 to 5 at Kroger. Transcript Links Grosse Ile Crew (Web) Facebook Instagram Twitter Wyandotte Boat Club (Web) Facebook Instagram Twitter Can & Bottle Drive: October 16, 2021 starting at 9am at the GI Kroger Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: Traditional / Scandinavian Folk 27 / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/8uM7T4MAi4/

Season 2 Episode 5: Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Naval Air Station Grosse Ile with John Raithel Episode Notes John shares some of the fascinating history of Grosse Ile's distinctive airport and discusses the possible future of the facility. Transcript Links Grosse Ile Municipal Airport NASGI Virtual Museum (NASGI.net) On the Wings of a Dream (A video from the late 90s about the plans for Township Hall and the airport) Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/ Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Chad Novak fills us in on all of the big things happening with the Grosse Ile Recreation Department in October. It's a lot. Transcript Links Grosse Ile Recreation Department Facebook Paint the Town Red Schedule VFW Car Show Register for Kiwanis Scavenger Hunt (October 9th) The Real Witchwives of Grosse Ile Haunted Hangar Tickets Fall Festival Kids' Dance and Costume Party (Grades 3-5) Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Ben talks with author Barry Levine about aviation history that is unique to Grosse Ile. Don't let his song references go over like a lead balloon. Transcript Links Michigan Aviation: People and Places that Changed History (Book) Yankee Air Museum (Book) Yankee Air Museum Grosse Ile Historical Society Barry's Talk is October 3rd at 2pm at the Azalea House at Westcroft Gardens (21803 West River Road). Look to the Historical Society for details. Video of the ZMC-2 Launching from Grosse Ile. Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: Marc Torch / The Last Cosmonaut / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aFzNYuujKF/

Episode Notes Ryan Stewart, Director of the McLouth Waterfront Alliance, shares the history of the McLouth Steel Mill property and shares the Alliance's vision of redevelopment that benefits all of Downriver. Transcript Links McLouth Waterfront Alliance MWA on Facebook Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Transcript Links Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge International Wildlife Refuge Alliance US Fish & Wildlife Service Volunteer Email: driwr_volunteer@fws.gov Map to the Refuge Gateway Alliance Fundraiser (Sept 9th, 2021) Yoga at the Refuge Gateway and other events Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/

Episode Notes Chad Novak, IslandFest Chairman, shares the history of Grosse Ile's largest festival and details some of the activities with the event's return in 2021, June 4th, 5th, and 6th. Transcript Links IslandFest Web Site Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.

Episode Notes Transcript Links MTA Education Resources on MI Townships MTA Publications (including the little red book) Townships' Purpose and Structure Overview Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.

Episode Notes Transcript Links Identity of The Anonymous Source Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.

Episode Notes Dr Ted Karamanski shares the history of how people navigated the Great Lakes from prehistoric times up to today, including by carving out a channel in the river just east of Grosse Ile. Transcript Links Mastering the Inland Seas by Theodore Karamanski Dr Karamanski's bio at Loyola University For more information Dossin Great Lakes Museum National Museum of the Great Lakes (in Toledo) Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions) WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons.

Episode Notes Danielle West shares how Community Grown Gardens is Teaching, Growing, and Giving in our community. It's an under-appreciated organization of Grosse Ile. Transcript Links Community Grown Gardens Facebook Page Location (On Google Maps) STEM Shadow Program HDR Foundation Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Facebook Group Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Ben talks about Podcasting, this podcast and how his background led him to creating it. Transcript Links Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Transcript Links Yard Game Palooza on Facebook Contact the page for information on the Big Fish Derby as well. Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Transcript Links Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Gregory A Fournier tells us about the gang activity in Metro Detroit during Prohibition and his book The Elusive Purple Gang, Detroit's Kosher Nostra. That means we're talking about the St Valentine's Day Massacre. Transcript Links Fornology Blog Books Royal Oak Library Talk Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Transcript Links Grosse Ile Kiwanis Web Site Facebook Flag Subscription Kiwanis International Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Emily Wellman, proprietor of Island Goods on Macomb Street, shares the story of her store and the vision behind it. Transcript Links Island Goods Web Site Facebook Instagram Wellit Apparel Facebook Instagram Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? Web Facebook Instagram Patreon WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com (734) 250-9554 Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Transcript Links The River Raisin National Battlefield Park (National Park Service) Facebook Page National Battlefield Park Foundation River Raisin Heritage Trail Unfortunately, the driving tour book is not available until the park reopens for activities. Contact information whatsthedealgi@gmail.com ‪(734) 250-9554‬ fb.com/wtdgi instagram.com/wtd_gi/ Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Commodore Neal LeBlanc, Vice Commodore Chris Purcell, and Past Commodore Jim Crooks from Elba-Mar Boat Club talk about the club and what membership includes. They take away some of the mystery. A note about the Membership Nights. Neal emailed me to say that Membership Nights have been changed. "It is the last Thursday.  However, in the event the last Thursday is a holiday; the Membership Committee will meet on the Thursday prior to the holiday." Call the club or check online before going, I would suggest. Transcript Elba-Mar Boat Club Web Site Facebook Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Peter Kantz, Erin Parker, and Paul Gloor talk with Ben about the role the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy plays in protecting and revitalizing natural areas in the township and across Downriver. Listen particularly if you've ever wondered about all the undeveloped areas of the island and how they're taken care of. Transcript (Forthcoming, editing in progress) Links: Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy Web Site Facebook Winter Ways of the Bay Event Jan 9th EPA's McLouth Steel Superfund page for the Advisory Committee meeting schedule WTDGI Episode 7 about the Gibraltar Bay Unit Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Krista Ewbank, director of Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival and Artistic Director of Open Book Theater Company, shares the history of the island's most involved holiday tradition and how her theater has adjusted and thrived in the time of pandemic. Transcript Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival Open Book Theater Company Encore Michigan Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Wendy Moco talks about Grosse Ile's Christmas Jammie Drive and Theresa Bizoe from First Step shares their mission and how they benefit from the pajama donations. Links Episode Christmas Jammie Drive Venmo Contributions Where to take pajamas Charities Supported Penrickton Center for the Blind Wee Care First Step Covenant House Art & Soul Podcast Events Carol on Macomb. Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Transcript No other links necessary. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Tracey Pearce joins Ben to talk about Grosse Ile Rotary Club and her Sunday Night Facebook Show, Good News Grosse Ile. She shares some of Rotary's projects and a wish for all of us. Ben closes with some big announcements. 2 events you won't want to miss. Transcript Links Grosse Ile Rotary Grosse Ile Rotary Facebook Rotary International Vista Maria What's the Game, Grosse Ile? (Virtual Game Night) Carol on Macomb. Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes John Hartig shares his passion for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Grosse Ile's Gibraltar Bay Unit. Guest John Hartig Transcript Links Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Friends of the Detroit River Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Link https://grosseilepetandgardencenter.com/ Transcript https://transcripts.whatsthedealgi.com/gi-pet-garden-center Intro and Credit music is Mocktails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14079118 Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Steven J Frey discusses the Wonder Well and the history of Grosse Ile's natural curiosity that lasted most of the 20th century. He also shares about his other projects including the Trenton A&W, the Allen Park Uniroyal Tire, and (perfect for Halloween) his book on how to build caskets. Link http://wonderwell.info/ Transcript https://transcripts.whatsthedealgi.com/the-wonder-well Intro and Credit music is Moctails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14079118 Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Jenna Jones joins Ben to talk about the Real Witch Wives of Grosse Ile, the Grosse Ile Halloween Parade, and her marketing business, Rue & Fox. Find the Transcript at Transcripts.whatsthedealgi.com Intro and Credit music is Moctails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14079118 Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes Ben talks with Rob Sawyer about his On-Demand service companies, GILift, GIGrub, and GIHopp. We talk about the challenges of 2020 and beyond as well as the businesses have adapted and thrived under those conditions. Stay tuned for Rob's wish for the community. GILift.com GIGrub.com GIHopp.com Intro and Credit music is Moctails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14079118 Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com

Episode Notes We talk about the history of the farm, the way they've dealt with recent challenges with road construction and the bridges, and how the farm is positioned to move forward with a new look and a lot of new activities. Intro and Credit music is Moctails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14079118

Ben interviews Duncan Fogt, his son, about the sourdough bread business he and his brother started in 2017. Intro and Credit music is Moctails in the Rain by Antti Luode and licensed through Creative Commons. https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=14079118 Support What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/what-s-the-deal-grosse-ile Find out more at http://Whatsthedealgi.com