What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
Grosse Ile's history goes back well before, but we celebrate the founding as July 6, 1776. It sits in a place that is a crossroads of history, a superhighway of commerce, a convergence of nature, a center of innovation, a thorofare of Prohibition, and a playground of Metro Detroit's industrialists. The community is made up of layers of creativity, compassion, and ingenuity. As a host, Ben Fogt starts conversations about those elements that contribute to Grosse Ile's personality.
Episodes
Episode Notes
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 Group
- 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://w...
Episode Notes
Links
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
- Web
- Facebook Group
- 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.
Links
- Grosse Ile DDA
- Art on the Ile
- Art on the Ile Opening Event
- Wyandotte Art & Glass Center
- Tax Increment Financing
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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.
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
...Episode Notes
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 Group
- 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.epidemicso...
Episode Notes
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 Group
- 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.epidemicso...
Episode Notes
Links
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
- Web
- Facebook Group
- 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
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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.
Links
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.
Links
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!
Links
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
- Alpena Office
- Detroit River Fish Laboratory
- Free Press article about the sturgeon
- Detroit River Coalition
Con...
Episode Notes
Links
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
- Web
- Facebook Group
- 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.
Links
Grosse Ile Crew (Web) Facebook Instagram Twitter Wyandotte Boat ...
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.
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...
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.
Links
- Grosse Ile Recreation Department
- 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'...
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.
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...
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.
Links
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
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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
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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
Contact What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?
- Web
- Facebook Group
- Patreon
- Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions)
- WhatsTheDealGI@gmail.com
- (734) 250-9554
Intro and Cred...
Episode Notes
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 Group
- 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 li...
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