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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