This Week's Trenton, Grosse Ile Obituaries
In memory of the Trenton and Grosse Ile friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.
Here are people with ties to Trenton and Grosse Ile we pay tribute to this week, according to Tributes.com.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Who's Hiring in Trenton and Grosse Ile?
See a sampling of local job listings in town.
Looking for work in Trenton and Grosse Ile? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to sites, including CareerBuilder.com and Indeed.com. Find more job listings here.
Friday, May 17, 2013
5 Things Every High School Senior Should Do Before Leaving Trenton, Grosse Ile
If you're a graduating high school senior going away to college, this is the bucket list for you.
If you've lived in Trenton or on Grosse Ile for most or all of your life, going away to college is an exciting experience—but how do you say goodbye to your hometown? Try checking things off this bucket list to give Trenton or Grosse Ile a proper farewell. 1. Eat at Legends 1926 Bar and Grill. Legends 1926 is a 2012 Patch Readers' Choice winner in several categories including best pizza, French fries, lunch spot, hot sandwich, sports bar and bartender. 2. Go kayaking at Elizabeth Park. Riverside Kayak Connection in Wyandotte officially began kayak rentals at Elizabeth Park last year. 3. Go to the Trenton Fourth of July Fireworks. This year's fireworks display promises to be one of the best on receord. 4. Get a jumpstart on responsible …
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Trenton, Grosse Ile Receive Grants for Tree-Planting
Trenton and Grosse Ile will be the recipients of a combined $3,000 grant to plant trees from a combined group involving DNR and DTE.
Trenton and Grosse Ile are two of 33 communities and organizations in Michigan to receive a grant to plant trees from the U.S. Department of Natural Resources and DTE Energy Foundation Tree-Planting Program. The grants range in price from $1,000 to $3,000 and total more than $73,000. The money will go to a variety of communities thorughout the state. Grosse Ile will receive $1,000 and Trenton will receive $2,000, according to a press release. The program is in its sixteenth year and is intended to improve quality of life within communities by planting trees, according to the press release. Additionally, this helps combat the declining amount of tree canopies in cities across the country, according to the release. For the latest Trenton and…
20 Tips for a Successful Garage Sale in Trenton, on Grosse Ile
Here is some advice from experts on how to get the most cash for your stuff by hosting the ultimate garage sale.
Make some cash by combining your spring cleaning with a successful garage sale with these tips from garage sale experts. 1) Sell on Saturday Author and host of former PBS show Collect This! Aaron LaPedis is known as the "Garage Sale Millionaire." LaPedis says after more than two decades of success he has learned that Saturday is the day to host a successful garage sale. “Some cities require a permit for sales held during the week and Sundays are reserved by many people for church services and family activities.” 2) Get a team together Good planning starts with getting a team of family and friends together to help the day of the sale. “You’ll need someone to go out early in the morning and put up all your signage and a couple of people to …
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
This Week's Trenton, Grosse Ile Obituaries
In memory of the Trenton, Grosse Ile friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.
Here are people with ties to Trenton and Grosse Ile we pay tribute to this week, according to Tributes.com.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Who's Hiring in Trenton-Grosse Ile?
See a sampling of local job listings in town.
Looking for work in Trenton and Grosse Ile? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to indeed.com. Are you an employer? Post your opening in the comments' section below.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Spring Lawn Prep: Resources for Earth-Friendly Lawn Care
Want your grass to be greener? Here are some tips from the professionals and a list of local resources to help your grass grow without harmful chemicals and pesticides.
If you want a lawn that's easier to take care of, safe to play on and beautiful to look at, then follow these tips from the pros this spring. Ditch The Chemicals Since 1994 Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual and founder of SafeLawns.org, has helped homeowners get beautiful lawns without harmful chemicals. Tukey became a leader in the natural lawn care industry after becoming sick himself from excessive exposure to pesticides. Tukey says in addition to keeping pets and children safer, “organic lawn care also conserves resources, saves money and ultimately saves time.” Start with the Soil Your first step to a beautiful lawn is a soil test, says Tukey. “Get a soil test and check the most important three factors: Organic …
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
How to Beat Spring Allergies in Trenton, on Grosse Ile
Read on to find out which allergies are prevalent in the Midwest during the spring and where to find relief.
Allergies to tree pollen are in full bloom in the Midwest—and when spring allergy season begins, it comes on fast, according to local allergists. “When the tree season comes on, patients go from feeling normal to just being miserable,” said Dr. Don McNeil, who specializes in allergy and immunology at Midwest Allergy in Columbus, OH. The spring allergy season is short—just six to eight weeks—but it can make allergy sufferers highly uncomfortable. McNeil says this is heightened by the fact that many people with pollen allergies also have mold allergies. The moist, warm weather that marks spring also encourages mold growth, which means mold allergies are on the rise at the same time as tree pollen. The tree pollen that causes related spring …
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Patch Reader Spots Coyote in Trenton, Snaps a Pic
Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch reader Alexandria Sroka captured an image of a coyote in Trenton Monday.
Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch reader Alexandria Sroka spotted a coyote Monday and snapped a picture to document the event. Sroka shared the photo on the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch Facebook page. She said she took the photo just before crossing the free bridge to Grosse Ile. "Coyote walking around just before you come over the bridge to Grosse Ile." The free bridge is located on the corner of Grosse Ile Parkway and West Jefferson Avenue in Trenton--just a few steps from Elizabeth Park. When and where was the last time you saw a coyote in Trenton or on Grosse Ile? Does the presence of coyotes worry you? For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our …
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William Riley
7:36 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
I agree with you on this, Tim. There has to be a balance in nature, but if the animal rights people can't see that over population is not good for the animals and they need to be thinned out so as to avoid their suffering, it's only going to hurt them. I can still remember when the logging industry in the NW area of our country was forced to stop cutting a certain trees down because they said it … more ›
Heather Miles-Haggard
5:07 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
It would be nice to also celebrate people's lives while they are still living with us. For example Mildred Miles was recently voted Woman of the Year by the ECW of St. James Church of Grosse Ile. Their was a lovely dinner at the Country Club. Mildred and her husband are small business owners for many many years and have 11 grown children, 17 grandchildren, and a dozen great-grandchildren most … more ›