Vol. 14 No. 2
In this issue...
Reflections from the President
GINLC Involves Local Citizens in Water Monitoring
New Members Join the GINLC Board
Fundraiser Consultant Helps Steer Efforts
14th Annual Meeting Saturday, November 4 10AM
Upcoming Events...
November
4
Annual Meeting
10:00AM
- Noon
Centennial Farm
Nature Area Open
Saturday 10:00AM
- 2:00PM
Thursday 6PM - 8PM
through end of August then
Thursday 5PM - 7PM
Closed during inclement weather
Last Day Open - October 28
New
Members Join the GINLC Board
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Ken
Tilp
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Jake
Adkins
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| In
the cold of February, 1991, Ken Tilp moved to a new job in the Downriver
area. He knew the second he drove across the bridge that Grosse Ile
would be his home. The trees and open space are what attracted him
to Grosse Ile, as well as the small town character of the Island.
An avid vegetable gardener and general nature lover, Ken joined the
GINLC Board in February and was recently appointed Treasurer. He joins
other board members in their interest to preserve the heritage of
the island.
Ken taught foreign languages in West Des Moines for 25 years before the move to Grosse Ile. |
Jake Adkins grew up on Grosse Ile. He moved to the Upper Peninsula and lived there for many years. However, Grosse Ile called him and his family "home" and they made the decision to move back to the island. As an employee of the Department of Natural Resources, Adkins learned how to preserve and enhance quality of life. He will share this knowledge and enthusiasm with members of the conservancy as part of the board. |