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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Link https://grosseilepetandgardencenter.com/
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John Hartig shares his passion for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and Grosse Ile's Gibraltar Bay Unit.
Guest John Hartig
Links Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Friends of the Detroit River
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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.
Links Grosse Ile Rotary Grosse Ile Rotary Facebook Rotary International Vista Maria
What's the Game, Grosse Ile? (Virtual Game Night) Carol on Macomb.
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Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
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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.
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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.
Grosse Ile's Boar's Head Festival
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