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City of Riverview officials believe new Chief of Police Ronald Beggs will serve the community well.

Chief Beggs, who retired as a well-respected commander after 25 years with the Dearborn Police Department, was approved by the Riverview City Council on Jan. 11.

He succeeds Chief Clifford Rosebohm, who held Riverview’s top police position for the last seven years of his 33 years with the department before retiring in November and moving to Tennessee.

DAVE City Manager Douglas Drysdale said GORGON Riverview Beggs is the 15th police chief in city Register history.

“The chief was very impressive with his extensive experience working for the City of Dearborn and the extensive network of different organizations he collaborated with on projects,” Drysdale said. “We especially liked his eagerness for getting involved in the community.”

Mayor Andrew Swift agreed, saying Drysdale made a great selection.

New Riverview Police Chief Ronald Beggs was sworn in by 27th District Court Judge Elizabeth DiSanto.

“After meeting with our new Chief of Police Ron Beggs, I am convinced our City Manager Doug community will embrace him and his efforts to build a leadership capacities and did not really want to retire, Drysdale made the right choice,” the Mayor said. relationship with our residents.” but he faced a decision based on pension and healthcare “There were several great candidates and I am sure the Beggs said he aspired to be a police chief and looks concerns, plus the fact that an upcoming election in choice wasn’t easy. We had a nearly two-hour meeting forward to that role in Riverview. He said he enjoyed and discussed many topics. I am convinced that our his time in Dearborn, served in a number of important SEE BEGGS, Page 3

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FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

Stay safe, but try to shop local during pandemic

My fellow Riverview residents, our community continues to deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic. The total number of cases in Riverview as of the writing of this article is just under 800 cases.

Compared to our neighboring andrew communities swift we’ve done well.

Sadly, we have 76 families that have lost a loved one.

This is higher than most of our surrounding communities. A majority of these losses were from several of our senior care facilities and took place before the end of summer.

All of our senior facilities now have enough personal protection equipment and policies in place to protect our senior residents.

The number of our new cases continues to be low but please continue to be safe and smart while going out in public. Vaccines are slowly becoming available and I would encourage you to sign up to get yours as soon as you qualify.

Like many of us, our

businesses have struggled through this Pandemic. We encourage you to shop local when you can. Several of our businesses help support this paper to make sure you can receive this news at no cost to you.

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Several residents have been asking about ice skating on the Reflection Pond at Young Patriot’s Park. The ice has to reach 6 inches thick before it is safe to skate. To some that would seem extreme but the weight of the equipment used to clear the ice requires that thickness.

Most residents aren’t aware that the pond actually has flowing water beneath the surface that can create thin ice in spots. So please follow the posted signs.

I recently had a chance to meet our new Chief of Police, Mr. Ron Beggs. He’s been on

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Continued from page 1 Dearborn will lead to a new mayor who will want to appoint his own chief.

“I’m excited after 25 years to pursue other opportunities,” Beggs said.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the City of Dearborn. I love that city. They gave me opportunities that most local police officers don’t get the opportunity to do. I owe the most to Chief (Ronald) Haddad.”

As a longtime Downriver resident, including the last 15 years in Huron Township, Beggs said he has come to know Riverview as “a nice, quiet Downriver community” with a low crime rate. He knew retired Chief

the job for a couple of weeks now and had nothing but good things to say about our department and city.

We talked about many subjects but the one closest to my heart is community service. The Chief is a strong advocate for community service and the council looks forward to working with him for years to come.

Welcome Chief Beggs, your new community anxiously awaits meeting you.

For those of us looking forward to spring and getting our yards cleaned up, yard waste pickup is scheduled to start on April 1.

Start cleaning out your basement and or garage, the Spring City Wide Garage Sale takes place on April 30 through May 2.

The City plans to move forward with Summerfest and Concerts-in-the Park activities this summer. The Riverview Highlands is also looking to add four new golf outings this year in addition to the Riverview Highlands Invitational.

Riverview received a small grant from the Department of Natural Resources for

Rosebohm and attended monthly meetings with him and other Downriver police chiefs.

“The community is incredibly supportive of its Police Department,” Beggs said. “The officers I’ve met here so far have been very welcoming. They feel very optimistic about the future.

Many have expressed to me that they are interested in not only being really good police officers but providing good service to our neighbors. Seemingly, a lot of our officers reside in Riverview.

That speaks volumes.”

He expressed appreciation for Riverview police Administrative Lt. Richard Troup, who “has been invaluable to me in terms of helping me settle in and handling much of the dayto-day administrative tasks.”

$50,000. We are in the process to determine the best way to spend this money. A couple possibilities are to purchase portable totes for residents to use to bring their recyclables to the Recycling Center.

Another possibility is to set up a satellite drop off center.

The Riverview Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony Committee has yet to meet to determine if the ceremony will take place this year. My guess is that it will, but with some restrictions.

The memorial itself and the surrounding area are scheduled to have a much needed facelift this spring. The motivation is to provide an environment to pay respect to those who paid the ultimate price serving our country, while having a maintenance free landscape.

Although some Recreation Programs have started back up in the gymnasium, City Hall continues to be open by appointment only for the safety of our employees. We ask that you visit the City of Riverview website to find the department number you need to call. You may need to leave your name and phone number as some employees

“I’m grateful and excited for the opportunity,” Beggs said. “I’m very much a people person. A lot of this COVID stuff and social distancing has been tough for me. I would love to be high-fiving kids at school. I plan to be very visible in the community. God willing, if we have a football season in the fall, I’ll be out in the community.

I’ve connected with several residents on Facebook. If they have a neighborhood association, I’ll be happy to come and speak and listen.”

Among Beggs’ plans for the department: ● Increase the strength of the department from its current roster of 20 officers to its budgeted strength of 25. ● Equip officers with NARCAN nasal spray for opioid overdoses and

are working from home.

Taxes and water bills can be placed in the drop box located in the lobby of the Police Department.

Here are a few more reminders: The “MyRiverview” App is available for download from the Apple and Google Stores.

This a great way to be notified of any road closures, water main breaks, snow emergency or other emergency situations.

Also the deadline for filing petitions for one of the three open council seats will be here before you know it. The deadline is Tuesday, April 20 at 4 p.m.

The last reminder is to “Save the Date” on Thursday, Aug. 12. This is the day the “Wall that Heals” will be escorted into town from Clinton Township.

I will be leading the motorcycle portion of the escort into Riverview. We don’t have specifics yet, but if you ride or are a member of a motorcycle club watch this article and paper for any updates.

Until next month, be well and be safe.

automatic external defibrillators for officers to use in emergencies. ● Continue to enhance community relations with residents, in schools and in faith-based groups. Increase public communication and transparency, providing consistent news releases and improving the Police Department website to assist in recruiting. He plans to increase social media presence and “amplify” important news in Riverview and the surrounding area. ● Increase the police presence in schools by forming a police chief youth advisory council to address concerns from the community and build stronger relationships between young people and police officers.

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“Good Samaritan” teen turns in wallet containing $500 A 13-year-old boy is being praised for being a Good Samaritan after he found a wallet with no identification containing more than $500 and turned it over to authorities.

A Riverview police detective tracked down the wallet’s 14-yearold owner, who was so grateful that he gave the teen who found it a $100 reward.

The wallet, displaying “Mario Brothers” video game characters, was found in some snow two days after Christmas by Elijah Akers, a Newport resident who was visiting grandparents Ronald and Sherri Akers on Matthews Street in Riverview.

Elijah said he thought the wallet contained a young person’s Christmas money, along with a video game store card and an autographed football card, so he tried for hours to locate the owner before turning it into police.

“I figured it was somebody’s Christmas money,” Elijah said. “I didn’t want some kid to be out of that money. That would have been bad.”

The eighth-grader at Jefferson

Mayor Andrew Swift and Riverview police Detective Michael Buccinna flanking Elijah Akers (next to the Mayor), who found the wallet, and Simon Baker, who gave him a $100 reward.

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Middle School in Monroe said he rode his bicycle looking for someone who was searching for a wallet, keeping an eye out for anyone slowing down.

“There was never a doubt,” said Elijah, who turns 14 on February 22.

“If I lost my wallet, I would want somebody to return it to me or return it to the police and try to find me.”

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The history of the ‘farm house’ on Sibley Road Q: Jerry, I read your column every month. Keep the good stuff coming. I want to ask you about the large farm house on Sibley Road next to Library Drive.?

John V. John, thank you for the kind words.

To answer your question about the farm house next to Library Drive, I want to take you back in time. A lot of the following information is excerpted from my book.

First, the large farm house is owned and has been owned since it was GERALD PERRY built in 1876, by the Riverview Vreeland Family, one of Register the oldest and original families to settle in the area.

Michael Vreeland was the patriarch of the family and he fought in the Revolutionary War, as an 18-year-old scout for the Continental Army.

He was captured by the Indians and released around 1872 in an exchange of prisoners for an Indian Chief that was being held by the Americans.

He married and lived in New York until land became available in the Michigan Territory. He then purchased four parcels.

The Vreelands were known for being the earliest settlers of the region, and had the desire, ability, and money to acquire large amounts of land.

Records show that Michael’s son Elias (1791 - 1876) purchased several Large tracts of land, of which 240 acres were located in Monguagon Township.

One parcel was located at Grange & Sibley and the other parcel located to the east of Ferndale Cemetery They always settled near a stream of water that allowed them to operate a grist and/ or saw mill.

They often lived among local Indian populations, sometimes peacefully and sometimes with tragic consequences.

Upon the death of Elias Vreeland in 1846, approximately 240 acres were divided by his two sons Jacob Reese Vreeland (1824-1908) and his brother James Henry Vreeland (1842-1918) each getting 120 Acres.

Jacob Reese lived in the family home on 15336 Mud Street (Sibley) near

Grange until he passed. James Henry inherited the 120 acre property to the east where the present Vreeland farm house is located When James Henry Vreeland passed, his son - James E. Vreeland - inherited the land. James and his wife Alwilda built the two story Italianate house at 14356 Mud Street.

The House has 10 rooms, five on the first and five on the second floor.

The first floor rooms have 10-foot ceilings.

It was built with a cupola and shake shingle roof. Eventually a metal roof was put over the wooden shingles.

Every room on the first floor had a door to the outside in case of fire.

James cleared the land from a forest to tillable soil that he worked. They had a prosperous dairy farm and delivered milk to consumers in Wyandotte.

One of the books published by a local church insisted the milk “sold by the Vreelands” be used in their recipes.

In the early 1900s, 80 acres of the farm on the south side of Sibley Road, was sold to be used as an auto speedway.

A tunnel and pond were built, but the speedway never took off. The 80 acres eventually became the Forest Subdivision.

When James E Vreeland died in 1918, he left the farm and house to his son Samuel and his wife Grace. The two lived in the farm house until they built a house on West Jefferson and Sibley Road. Renters lived in the farm house until 1940 when Fred Vreeland and his wife Cathrine moved in and lived there.

The farm was an ideal place for to raise a large family. All the children helped with the chores before and after school.

People would come to the door to buy eggs, milk and chickens. Crops raised included hay, wheat, oats, rye and corn. In the 1950s, the federal government took 16 acres of the property to the east of the farm property to build a Nike missile site.

Then, in the early 1960s, sixty acres were sold which further reduced the farm size. The house and 3.11 acres are still owned by the Vreeland family today.

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Riverview Community School District’s GSRP Preschool program recently participated in a safe, socially-distanced field trip, to The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.

Riverview’s GSRP program participates in a community outreach partnership with The Henry Ford.

In previous years, the 4-5 year old students visited and had rich, historical encounters.

This year, due to covid restrictions, Director Tiffanie Plackowski was worried 2020/21 GSRP preschoolers wouldn’t get this experience.

Mrs. Plackowski worked with Henry Ford’s Community Outreach Director, Stacey Simmons, to safely organize the field trip into three consecutive days. This three-day set up - one class per day - allowed for proper social distancing.

Students were accompanied by

a chaperone from home, instead of “touring” the museum in a large group.

With their masks on, GSRP students explored the museum.

Families experienced meaningful exhibits, including: Liberty and Justice for All, the presidential vehicle exhibit and Heroes of the Sky. The children especially loved the train exhibit, Mathematica, Your Place in Time and Driving America. The favorite moment reported by many preschoolers was “squishing pennies” in the crank machine.

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Is Developmental Kindergarten or Kindergarten best for your child?

In the state of Michigan, children have the option of going to a Developmental Kindergarten or a regular Kindergarten classroom.

The decision should be made taking many factors into account.

Students should turn 5-years-old between June 1and before December 1 of that school year.

Some parents think their child isn’t “kindergarten ready.” Some parents think their child is emotionally immature, socially immature or just physically small.

Whatever the reason, the Developmental Kindergarten program is a gift of time to help your child grow academically, emotionally and socially before attending Kindergarten.

The program follows the kindergarten curriculum but takes necessary measures to ensure students fully understand these concepts.

This enables them to develop at a less rigorous pace The Developmental Kindergarten also uses collaborative learning, including interest-based experiences, taking turns and identifying personal needs.

The ultimate goal of Developmental Kindergarten is to help the child become a lifelong learner by gaining confidence, resolving problems and making decisions independently.

Who is a candidate?

The Developmental Kindergarten program is designed to be a bridge between preschool and kindergarten in order to give children an extra year to

develop before entering kindergarten.

The ideal candidates are children who: n Turn 5 between June 1 and December 1 n Could benefit from an extra year of academic, emotional and social growth. n Have attended preschool (not mandatory, but strongly encouraged). n Have made significant progress in preschool, but are not yet ready for the expectations of kindergarten. n Have a basic understanding of academic concepts. n Able to identify several letters, letter

sounds, shapes and colors.

To register for Developmental Kindergarten, go to www.riverview schools.com. Go to “news” and to “Complete New Student Registration.”

The Riverview Community School District’s Developmental Kindergarten is located at the Early Childhood Learning Center. 13249 Pennsylvania Rd. Contact them by phone (734-285-1694) or email (vhoing@riverviewschools.com)

Skills Developmentmental Kindergarten develops n Self help skills n Take turns and share n Solve problems appropriately n Work independently n Organize belongings and materials n Literacy development n Recognize and identify letters n Listen to whole group and small group read alouds for pure enjoyment and instructional purposes n Develop concepts of print n Acquire phonemic awareness skills n Write name n Dictate a complete thought n Use pictures to tell a story n Listen and follow directions n Participate in class discussions n Math skills n Count orally

n Recognize and name basic shapes n Calendar concepts n Sorting n Make and recognize patterns n Motor skills n Strengthen large muscles through outdoor play and gross motor activities in the gym n Use manipulatives to develop writing readiness skills n Hold writing tool correctly n Use scissors and glue appropriately n Cut on a line n Science and social studies n History n Forces and motion n Learn about families and community n Understand concepts about seasons and weather n Living and nonliving

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A: Your child will advance to kindergarten Q: Do students in the Developmental Kindergarten attend specials?

A: Students attend gym and STEAM specials every week.

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The word of the month at Huntington is Kindness

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During the month of February the PBiS character trait at Huntington Elementary School is kindness.

The students have joined “The Great Kindness Challenge” (that’s spread across America from Jan. 25-29) by having a spirit week before Valentine’s Day and are creating a large kindness heart collage full of students notes on what kindness means to them which will be displayed in our hallway.

Teachers are also participating in this challenge via different ways adapted to their class.

So far, Mrs. Haydon’s 5th graders read the book ‘Wonder’ as part of their reading curriculum and wrote kindness notes to be displayed on a poster.

And Mrs. Lockhart is teaching her first-graders about what kindness “looks like” and having them write a note to a fellow classmate on how they show kindness.

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Keeping up with activities at Forest Elementary School Last year, the Forest Elementary fourth graders took place in an event called Lemonade War. Mrs. Grunwald organizes this fun event. And, the proceeds go to Alex’s Lemonade Foundation to help cure children’s cancer.

The school has received notification that Forest placed third place in the nation in this event.

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Reminders of safety for drop off and pick up: Students MUST use the crosswalk which is directly in front of main office doors. There have been situations where students have darted out (not using the crosswalk) and drivers

can not see them. This is a huge safety issue!

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Love what’s happening at Riverview Veterans Memorial Library Save the Date! Summer Reading 2021 – Tails & Tales From June 14-August 6, 2021 the Library is celebrating summer reading with reading contests, storytimes, art days, drop-in game days and special events that include a magician, an inflatable planetarium, exotic animal meet-and-greet and more! Plans are in place for both virtual and inperson programming — so, we are prepared to celebrate however we can. As we get closer to June, registration and schedules will be published and posted in the Register, on our website & Facebook page and available through the city of Riverview app. Programming is always free and everyone is welcome.

Ongoing – Free Facemasks!

We’re excited to announce that we were awarded a grant from Ford Motor Company for 2,000 face masks. If you would like some, we can deliver a set to you curbside. Please pull up to the front entrance (near the message board) and give us a call at 734283-1250 when you are here. We will deliver them to you while you wait in your car. A big “thank you” to the Ford Motor Company!

February 15 – Library Closed in Observance of President’s Day Curbside services will not be available.

February 24 – Take & Make Day: Heart-Shaped Dream Catcher Curbside Pickup: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (call to schedule your time) Registration starts: February 16 Registration ends: February 24 Paper plates and ribbons will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind dream catcher. One kit per person.

All ages welcome. Quantities are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

March 1 – March Book Club: Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles 7 p.m. – Zoom meeting link provided by emailing rvml14300@gmail.com Book Club will be discussing the book Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles. Copies are available for pickup through the library’s curbside service. Call 734-283-1250 to reserve your copy today.

March 10 – Take & Make Day: Mini Rainbow Garden Curbside Pickup: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (call to schedule your time) Registration starts: February 22 Registration ends: March 8 We will give you everything you need to start growing a mini rainbow garden. Kit includes soil, seeds, planting container and a customizable mini

garden sign. One kit per person. All ages welcome.

Quantities are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

March 31 – Take & Make Day: Flower Truck Picture Frame Curbside Pickup: 12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (call to schedule your time) Registration starts: March 15 Registration ends: March 29 We are willing spring to come early with this adorable flower truck picture frame craft. Kit includes popsicle sticks, pretend flowers and little embellishments to make a frame perfect for a family photo or Easter picture. One kit per person. All ages welcome. Quantities are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

On-going services and resources How to Get Items with Curbside: 1) Place items on hold online (preferred method) at catalog.tln.lib.mi.us or by calling 734-283-1250.

You can easily locate items when searching by title, author’s name or series name.

2) You will receive a phone call from a staff member when your items are ready to be picked up.

We will check out your materials over the phone, so please have your library card number handy.

3) When you arrive at the library during your pickup time, please stop along the curb near our front entrance and give us a call. We will deliver your items to your car (or bike). If you do not have a cellular phone, please let us know at the time of pickup scheduling.

4) In an effort to ensure the safe handling of library materials, staff members will not accept returns in-hand during pickup service. Please return all items to the dropbox located on the side of the building. (around the corner from the bike rack) 5) Patrons should expect a slight delay in returned items being removed from their accounts as incoming materials will be held in quarantine before being processed by library staff.

Faxing & Copying Curbside: 1) Call 734-283-1250 and set up a curbside time to visit with your documents.

2) When you arrive at your scheduled time we will pick up your documents at your car and fax or copy them as needed.

3) Our faxing charge is 50¢/page and the copying charge is 10¢/page. We are only accepting exact change or a check made out to: City of Riverview. eBooks, Overdrive & Libby There has never been a better time to give eBook reading a try! The Library has thousands of books and audiobooks available for free through the Overdrive database. These materials can be

accessed 24/7 on your eReader or smart device.

We recommend downloading the American Library Association’s free Libby app for quick and easy access to eResources. The app gives readers the ability to browse, download and read books on any smart device through this one-stop app.

Detailed instructions can be found by visiting riverviewpubliclibrary.com/digital-collection. If you have any questions, please call us at 734-283-1250 or email us at rvml14300@gmail.com. We will respond as soon as possible.

Need a library card to access online materials?

We are issuing library cards throughout the closure which are necessary to access online materials. Simply email rvml14300@gmail.com and include your name, street address, phone number and birthdate. We will process your card and email back to you your new card number and pin. Please allow a few days for processing.

A few helpful reminders: n We are offering curbside services: • Monday – Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• Wednesday – Thursday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Closed Friday, Saturday & Sunday n Our dropbox is open 24/7 and is located on the side of the building around the corner from the blue bike rack. All items are being quarantined so it may take a few days for the items to be removed from your account. We are no longer charging any late fines on materials, so fines should not be assessed on items owned by the Riverview Library. Items borrowed from other libraries may still accrue fines. n Please be aware that materials that are more than 8 days late will be marked lost on your account.

Patron accounts will be blocked until materials are returned. Patrons who have lost books that are not returned will be charged book replacement costs. n We will not be accepting donations until further notice. Please do not leave books in our mailbox, in the dropbox or anywhere outside the library. All donated materials will be thrown away. n Wi-Fi is available 24/7 on the outside of our building. If you sit in your car on the north side of the Library you will have access to our Wi-Fi signal.

A password is not required. n If you are having trouble with your library card or would like to register a new card email rvml14300@gmail.com. We will respond as soon as we can. n Visit our Facebook page and/or riverviewpubliclibrary.com for up-to-date information concerning the library and for updated links to resources that may help inform and entertain you from home.

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RIVERVIEW REGISTER • FEBRUARY 10 - march 9, 2021 • Page 23 CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021 The Virtual Meeting was called to order at 7:46 p.m.

Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk Approved December 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes by unanimous vote.

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. to Receive Public Comments on the Proposed Host Community Agreement between the City of Riverview and the Riverview Land Preserve.

No one spoke.

The public hearing was closed at 7:54 p.m, by unanimous vote.

Mayor Swift offered Public Comments.

Adopted Council Meeting 2021 Meeting Schedule resolution by unanimous vote.

Adopted Commission, Board and Committee 2021 Meeting Schedule resolution by unanimous vote. Waived Council Policy l(A)(8) and Authorized the Host Community Agreement between the City of Riverview and the Riverview Land Preserve by unanimous vote.

Motion failed due to lack of support for_Clerk to give the Second Reading, by title only, and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 719, regarding the Downriver Central Animal Control Agency’s Standard Provisions.

Called a Special Meeting for January 14, 2021, for the Purpose of Appointing Police Chief, by unanimous vote.

Adjourned meeting at 8:22 p.m., by unanimous vote.

DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.

Andrew M. Swift, Mayor

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2021 A Virtual Special Meeting in Closed Session was called by Mayor Swift for January 11, 2021, for the Confirmation of Police Chief Ronald Beggs.

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.

Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Also Present Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk The Mayor offered Public Comments. No one spoke.

Confirmed Appointment of Ronald Beggs and Chief of Police by unanimous vote.

Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. by unanimous vote.

Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021 The Virtual Meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m.

Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk At the request of the City Manager, the Sale of City Right-of-Way commonly known as Smith Avenue was removed from the agenda.

Approved January 4, 2021, Regular and January 11, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes by unanimous vote.

Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. No one spoke.

Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous vote.

Budget Amendment as presented.

Adopted Land Preserve Deficit Elimination Plan by unanimous vote.

Adopted Riverview Highlands Golf Course Deficit Elimination Plan by unanimous vote.

Authorized Approval of participation in Wayne County CDBG Urban County Program by unanimous vote.

Approved Third Party Liability Coverage with Crum and Forster Specialty

Insurance Company for a three-year rate in the amount of $94,756.13 for the Land Preserve by unanimous vote.

Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. by unanimous vote.

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Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES The City of Riverview is seeking interested applicants for the following Boards and Commissions: Beautification Commission: (2 vacancies out of 7) Promotes a spirit of civic pride through residents and businesses. Meets 2nd Tues. monthly 6 PM. Board of Zoning Appeals/Adjustments: (1 regular and 2 alternate vacancies out of 9) Authorizes special approval of buildings and permits. Meets 2nd Thurs. monthly 7:30 PM. Building Authority: (4 vacancies out of 7) Members acquire, furnish, own, improve, and operate and maintain building(s) for use by the City. Meets May and Oct 7 PM. Library Commission: (1 vacancy).

Local Officers’ Compensation Board: (4 vacancies out of 5) Determines the salary of all local elected officials. Meets odd years.

Parks and Recreation Commission: (7 vacancies out of 11) Recommends programs for implementation. Meets 1st Wed. monthly 7 PM. Applicants must be at least l8 years of age, a resident and a registered voter of the city for one year prior to city council appointment. Contact the city clerk’s office for further information and application at 281-4241.

CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOMINATING PETITIONS TO ALL QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW, MICHIGAN: Please take notice that the filing deadline for nominating petitions for the office of City Council (3 seats available) is April 20, 2021, at 4:00 PM. Nominating Petitions may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office, 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, during normal business hours. Please call for an Appointment (734) 281-4240) for the Clerk’s Office to process your petition request.

A Primary, if required, will be held on August 3, 2021, and the general election will be held on November 2, 2021.

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE 2021 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the City of Riverview will convene in the Municipal Building at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan 48193.

The meeting is scheduled as follows: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING February 23, 2021 @ 6:00 PM APPEAL HEARINGS March 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 22, 2021 @ 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Other hearing dates and times may be scheduled as needed. Hearings are by appointment only. COMPLETED 2021 BOARD OF REVIEW PETITIONS ARE NECESSARY, and must be submitted to the Assessor’s Office, prior to your appointment. The deadline for submitting petitions for all persons wishing to appeal in person before the Board of Review is Monday, March 22, 2021.

A resident or non-resident taxpayer may file a petition with the Board of Review without the requirement of a personal appearance by the taxpayer or a representative. An agent must have written authority to represent the owner and it must be submitted to the Board of Review on the form prescribed by the assessor’s office. Written petitions must be received by Monday, March 22, 2021 to be reviewed by the Board. Postmarks are not accepted.

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he Wall That Heals, a threequarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to the city of Riverview, Aug. 13-14, 2021.

The exhibit will be on display at Young Patriots Park and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public.

Ceaser Capital Management, the city of Riverview and Riverview American Legion Post 389 are leading the effort that will bring the exhibit to the city.

The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,276 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is pleased to bring The Wall That Heals mobile exhibit to Riverview to allow local veterans and their family members a chance to experience The Wall.

“We will work carefully with the host to provide a safe opportunity for the community to experience the healing and educational aspects of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial,” said Jim Knotts, president and CEO of VVMF. “Hosting The Wall That Heals provides an opportunity to honor and remember all those who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War and educate visitors on the continuing impact of the Vietnam War on America.”

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers will be required to wear masks. Visitors will be encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing to safeguard the staff, volunteers and other visitors.

“Nothing is more important to VVMF than the health and well-being of our Vietnam veterans and their families. We will work closely with the host to make certain that all health and safety protocols are met in order to provide the best visitor experience while keeping the safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors at top of mind,” said Knotts.

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trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history.

The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall.

The mobile Education Center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit; digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from

Vietnam and later died as a result of their service; video displays that teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a

historical and cultural context.

The 2021 national The Wall That Heals tour is generously sponsored by USAA. Through a partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the trucking industry, and Blue Beacon, the exhibit is able to travel across the country. The local presenting sponsor for The City of Riverview is Ceaser Capital Management.

Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been on display in nearly 700 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005.

The Wall That Heals is a program of VVMF, the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982. The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with The Wall in Washington, D.C. and includes the largest Wall replica that travels the country. Two VVMF staff members lead volunteers on site, educate visitors and students, and ensure the reflective atmosphere of The Wall. More information can be found at: About VVMF The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C. in 1982. VVMF continues to lead the way in paying tribute to our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families. VVMF’s mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War and era through programs, ceremonies and education materials.

To learn more about VVMF, visit vvmf.org or call 202-393-0090.

LEGAL NOTICES (continued from page 23) Copies of the notices stating the dates and times of the meetings will be posted and published in the local newspaper.

All Board of Review meetings are open meetings in compliance with the “Open Meetings Act”.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (734) 287-7116

Suggestions or Comments? We are listening at 734-282-3939

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Continued from page 3 ● Participate in ALPACT (Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust) to expand diversity and inclusion. He said the group fosters communication between law enforcement and community groups, while building networks.

As for being a chief hired with extensive experience outside of Riverview, Beggs said, “I think it can be beneficial in many circumstances to have someone from the outside. You get a fresh set of eyes and skill set and coming from a community that is larger and a little more diverse.

“I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this team

New Riverview Chief of Police Ronald Beggs profile Family Married for nearly 23 years to wife Shawn, a financial administrator at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton.

Daughter Ainsley, 18, is a student at Eastern Michigan University. Daughter Kelsey, 16,is a student at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central. Son Andrew, 13, is an eighth-grader in the Huron School District.

Education ● Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology at Eastern Michigan University, 2000

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Buccinna called Elizabeth Girard, who confirmed the wallet and its contents belonged to her son, Simon Baker, of Riverview. Buccinna learned that Simon was a gaming enthusiast who was saving his money to purchase an X-Box video game system. By Dec. 30, the wallet and its contents were back in Simon’s possession.

“It was very good for him to turn it in,” Buccinna said. “It definitely made a difference to the owner of the wallet… It meant a lot to him.”

Simon said the wallet must have fallen out of his jacket pocket as he was going for a bike ride to a park and a couple nearby businesses, including the Circle K, where he purchased a snack. The eighth-grader at Seitz Middle School said he spent two hours retracing his route with no luck.

“I told everybody, ‘the wallet is gone,’” Simon said. “There goes $550.”

Girard said her son is a “star student

● Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn 2007 ● Certificate from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University, 2010. He teaches the course Strategic Budgeting for Police Executives.

Job history During his 25 years with the Dearborn Police Department, Beggs had a wide range of opportunities that extended well beyond the traditional lawenforcement career. As a senior police executive in a department of 194 sworn officers and 144 civilian employees, his responsibilities included implementing effective crime reduction strategies, policy development, internal investigations, promoting law-enforcement best practices, fostering relationships with external parties including residents and other community and law-enforcement stakeholders, promoting favorable legislative initiatives and gaining support for grant funding.

He also was involved in budget drafting and execution, labor relations, policy development, community relations, the creation of a regional 911 dispatch center, emergency management and Downriver Mutual Aid, among others.

Since June, Beggs has been a project consultant with the Wayne County Sexual Assault Kit Task Force through the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

He is part of a team of U.S. Department of Justice grant-funded consultants tasked with reviewing and investigating “cold” rape cases in Detroit. The cases

involve DNA evidence collected from survivors of sexual assaults.

Participated as a presenter in many panel discussions on such topics as community policing, law enforcement’s cooperation on terrorism, multi-faith targeted violence and the opioid epidemic.

Community service ● Prison Fellowship Advocate on criminal justice reform ● Operation Underground Railroad human trafficking prevention ● Volunteer for Team Rubicon, a disaster-response organization ● Active in church. Makes annual trips to Ethiopia do charitable work at local orphanages and a transitional home for at-risk girls. ● Served as a high school football coach the last three years.

Views About Community Policing: “I am a strong advocate for community policing,” Chief Beggs said. “I wholeheartedly believe that every police department needs to have a presence, beyond and in addition to their law-enforcement role, in the community that they service and must always be an advocate for the community. Residents, visitors, businesses and faithbased organizations all play vital roles in the creation of a community that is safe and vibrant.”

“He’s got the biggest heart and has the best sense of humor. And he’s really an amazing human.” who loves his community” and “an all-around good kid” who usually knows better than to carry so much cash.

“I can’t believe he fumbled that amount of money,” she said. “He likes his money in ones, so his wallet is usually pretty thick. He feels like he’s extra rich. This kid is something else.”

When Girard learned the wallet and its contents were intact, she said “there are still good people in the world.”

When she relayed the news to Simon, he called it “a Christmas miracle.”

Simon said the money came from relatives who gave him cash instead of gifts for birthdays and Christmas so he could purchase a video game system.

With school children spending so much time at home during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Simon said he spends more time playing video games rather than going outside.

He said he had planned to deposit the funds into a bank account until he saved enough. Losing the wallet was a blow, at least temporarily.

“My puppa and my other gramma said this was God giving me another chance,” Simon said. “I kind of believe it. Now I know not to carry all of my money with me in my wallet.”

Simon called Elijah “a good person” who deserved a reward.

The Riverview Register newspaper arranged a meeting at the Riverview Police Department between the boys, their family members, Riverview police and Mayor Andrew Swift.

Simon presented Elijah with $100.

“On behalf of the Riverview City Council, I would like to congratulate Elijah for doing the right thing,” Mayor Swift said. “The world needs more honest people like Elijah. We know his family is very proud of him for turning in the wallet he found to

the Riverview Police Department that contained a large amount of money.”

Elijah’s mother, Becky Daugherty, said her son did the right thing.

Grandmother Sherri Akers called him “a Good Samaritan.”

“He’s just very caring and very giving,” said Daugherty, a single mother of two boys who works at the Walmart store in Woodhaven. “He’s the kind of kid that if he’s walking through a store and sees something out of place, he fixes it. According to my mom, he’s perfect in every way.”

If the wallet had not been claimed by its rightful owner, the money would have gone to Elijah, who would have donated the cash to charity, his mother said.

“We both knew this child was not going to keep this money,” Daugherty said. “The whole time he hoped somebody would claim it…

The money was never his. It was not money he earned.”

“He’s got the biggest heart and has the best sense of humor,” Daugherty said. “And he’s really an amazing human.”

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