Congratulations D.A.R.E Graduates!

This last Monday I and my oldest Daughter Katie had the opportunity of speaking at the Parke Lane Elementary School D.A.R.E graduation.  I will tell you that I was very much impressed.  The DARE program provides seventeen major steps of curriculum which addresses things such as effects of Mind Alternating Drugs, Considering Consequences, Changing Beliefs about Drug Use, Building Self Esteem, Combating Media Influence on Drug Use and Violence, Resisting Gang and Group Violence and Learning Resistance Techniques.  Detective Kenneth Pelland, as the Township's Community Police Officer, has put together an incredible program which benefits every child who participates.  The Parents which were in attendance also had the opportunity of seeing the program unfold, hearing student essays, viewing a student slide presentation and discussions focused on role models, advertising and friendship.   The Meridian School Dare graduation was held March 10th. 

Some acknowledgments are in order for the following student essay winners:

Parke Lane School: Nicole Olenchak, MacKenzie Champnella, Isabella deCardensas

Meridian School: Makenzie Marinkovich, Andrew McAughey

 Congratulations to the DARE graduates – as I indicated Monday night they are  the future of our community and will most assuredly have impact on the younger children which are in our school district. Additionally if you happen to run across Detective Pelland – acknowledge his efforts for he is surely providing tools to our young students for their future years.

Senator Patterson's Office Hours

Sue Trussell of Senator Patterson's District Office will be hosting Office Hours on Grosse Ile at Sharkey's on Friday, May 9 from 11 am to 1 pm.  Please stop in to visit with Sue and find out the latest happenings in Lansing. 

Teacher Appreciation Weekend at The Henry Ford

The Henry Ford is hosting Teacher Appreciation Weekend at The Henry Ford on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Free admission to educators and a guest is available so that teachers can experience all that The Henry Ford has to offer.  Advance registration is required and space is limited.  Please contact Geri Lewis at 313.982.6048 for more information.

Yard Waste/Compost Pick-up has Started!

I don't know what is better – shoveling snow or raking leaves in my yard that fell last year.  Regardless of my excitement to clean Yard Waste / Compost Pick-up has indeed begun!  For more information, contact Public Services at 676.5959 or 676.4422, ext. 228. or by clicking on the link below:

http://www.grosseile.com/government/dpw/Time%20to%20Do%20Your%20Spring%20Cleaning1.htm

Spring Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event
City of Taylor Department of Public Works Building
25605 Northline
Saturday, May 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration

The Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy is hosting their annual "Earth Day Celebration" on Sunday, April 20 at Centennial Farm from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Many activities are planned that include nature games and trail walks through the woods.
 

Kiwanis Island Cleanup!

The Kiwanis Club Annual Island Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.  Pre-registration is required by contacting Art Koester at 671.6269.  Area assignments will be given out on that Saturday and after the clean up is over, a pizza lunch will be held at Riverpointe Christian Church to thank all of the volunteers.  Each year, more and more residents participate in this important event.  Nearly 200 residents helped out last year so let's try to break that record this year.  Contact Art to let him know you want to help cleanup the Island! – he will most assuredly sign you up for the task.

Kindergarten Round Up 2008-2009

It is hard to believe that my son Stefan is about to graduate from kindergarten but the 2008-2009 Kindergarten orientation will be held for Grosse Ile children will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2008.  The sessions will be held at Parke Lane Elementary School on Tuesday, April 15 and at Meridian Elementary School on Wednesday, April 16.  Enrollment packets can be picked up at the School Administration Office, 23276 East River, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  

A Good Dad Saying

"If there is no sacrifice odds are -  there will be no victory."

Community Question of the Month
If the Township had the opportunity of purchasing property for a public boat ramp would you support the project?

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