Grosse Ile News

Jim Gandol of Grosse Ile sports the D in St. Petersburg, Russia. He and his wife, Phyllis, stopped there during a cruise in August.

Utica senior Stephanie Galli stirs the fire of a wood fire kiln Sunday afternoon between the North Art Studio and Wightman.

This week's photo of U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, with a copy of the health care bill after a rally against the bill on Capitol Hill drew 132 replies, most of which mentioned toilet paper.

Late fall and early winter are prime time for hungry walleye, pike and bass, and the whitefish should be spawning, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday.

Grosse Ile -- After being partially closed since Monday, the free Grosse Ile Bridge will be fully opened again on Friday afternoon.

Pick for me a flower, one of peace, and joy, and beauty, and it would be a rose; Pick for me a garden, where to meditate and find one's soul, and it would be a rose garden; Pick for me a symbol of love and grace and hope, and it would be a heart.

Salmon are still being found in some locations around Michigan, but it is getting harder to find fresh fish, the state Department of Natural Resources said.

The Central Michigan Paranormal Society investigated Riverside Cemetery, 714 W. Broadway St., over Labor Day and was shocked with the results.

PONTIAC -- Jose Barragan scored 39 seconds into overtime Tuesday as Imlay City knocked off Grosse Ile 3-2 in Division 3 soccer regional semifinal action.

Members of the Paranormal Society make their way into the dark in a search for ghostly activity Saturday night at Mill Pond.

DTE Energy customers who live in Westland, Canton, Garden City, Inkster and Wa- yne are invited to attend an informational program to learn energy efficiency tips and sign up for various winter shut-off protection plans designed for low- and limited-income households.

This week's photo of Austrian artist Erwin Wurm's "Pumpkin" displayed at the Modern Art International Fair in Paris drew 137 responses.

Central Michigan University is approaching its $99,000 fundraising goal for the United Way of Isabella County.

The Yankee Air Museum moved Monday to a temporary home at the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport.

Henkel, which has operations in Madison Heights, has increased its lighting adhesive and sealant product offerings with the acquisition of the National Adhesives lighting adhesives.

To the Editor: The Hawthorn Meadows board of directors wish to express great concern regarding the recent changes made in the Grosse Ile Schools bus routes.

In an about-face, the Wayne County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to take the equivalent of a 10% pay cut.

A summer jazz fund-raiser for the Southern Great Lakes Symphony was held recently at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club.The event featured pianist Doug Scott along with his bass player and percussionist.

Grosse Ile's boys' cross country team already has a highlight. Coach Larry Swick welcomed 18 boys to practice this summer and was pleased with the group's performance at a team camp.

The Wayne County Commission voted 8-7 this afternoon to dump $27 million more into renovating the Guardian Building.