THE SUPERVISOR’S E UPDATE JANUARY 31, 2008

Kurt M. Kobiljak, Township Supervisor

An Awesome Weekend Is Set For Grosse Ile!

The 2008 Winter Fun Day at Water’s Edge is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss out on the fun, which will include ice skating, wagon rides, face painting, family karaoke and closest to the snowman contest from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Be at Water’s Edge for an afternoon filled with activities for all ages. We are expecting lots of snow on Friday, so this will create the winter wonderland atmosphere for a wonderful Winter Fun Day. Contact the Recreation Department at 675.2364 for additional information.

After a chilly day at Water’s Edge, come to the Knights of Columbus 4th Annual Charity Chili Contest – Saturday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Macomb Street. Tickets are $15 with kids 5 and under free! Warm up by trying the many chilis’ that will be entered in the Chili Contest along with hot dogs and French fries. Contact Wally Pociask at 676.1763 for tickets, chili contest entry details and more information.

Community Recreation Happenings

The Seniors Valentine Celebration “Love is in the Air” takes place on Wednesday, February 6 at 12:30 p.m. at Centennial Farm. Advanced ticket sales only! Cost is $10 per person for a wonderful dinner and live musical entertainment. Treat your sweetie, get your tickets today!

The wintertime favorite, “Mother – Son Bowling”, will be held on Friday, February 22, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Woodhaven Lanes. For a fee of $18 per couple ($8 for each additional child) you will receive bowling time, shoe rental, hot dog and pop. Please register at the Recreation Department by Friday, February 15. Stefan is ready to once again display his talent in the lanes!

10th Annual Easter Event will be held on Saturday, March 15 at Water’s Edge from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Activities include the Easter Egg Hunt, Wagon Rides, Children’s Crafts, Prizes and Refreshments. Dress for the weather but come and enjoy a fun filled family day! Hayden has been practicing her skills at finding Easter eggs!

Raise Your Hands for Education

Join the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation for their winter fundraiser "Raise Your Hands for Education!", an evening of tropical music,entertainment and dinner with live and silent auctions! The event will be at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club on Saturday, February 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $65 per person. Proceeds will benefit activities of the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation. For more information and tickets, call Victoria Murphy.

DCC Weatherization

As Chairman of the Downriver Community Conference, I am pleased to announce the Downriver Community Conference Weatherization, an energy assistance grant from the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. The grant is to provide assistance for low-income residential customers in paying household energy bills up to $800 based on the amount owed. Payments will be made directly to the utility company. Applications are now being accepted. For more information, please call 362.3473 or 362.3475.

Township Board Highlights

At Monday night’s Board of Trustee meeting, two new members were appointed to the Island Beautification Committee. Shirley Roskopf and Thomas Saunders will be wonderful additions to this committee. We thank them for stepping up to serve their community. The Township Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 starting with a breakfast reception at 9:15 AM and the meeting will begin at 10 AM.

Ambassador Bridge Gateway Project

A website has been set up to keep residents informed on the progress of the project and to inform us of alternate routes to utilize during the closures:

http://www.michigan.gov/gateway

T0WNSHIP OFFICES CLOSURE

Grosse Ile Township Offices will be closed on

Monday, February 18, 2008

in honor of the

President’s Day Holiday

The Township Offices will re-open on

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.

Tax and/or water bill payments (checks only, no cash)

can be deposited in the Treasurer’s Office Drop Box

when the Township Offices are closed

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission – Monday, February 4, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees – February 11, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.

Public Services Commission – February 12, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.

Commission/Committee Study Session – February 19, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.

Airport Commerce Park Commission – February 19, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.

A Good Day Saying

"Never despair. Success may be right at your fingertips."

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