RR DEC 2021

PARTHENON CONEY ISLAND

Let me help you find your new home for the holidays!

Get Your Gift Cards Here

SUSIE ARMIAK

Call Us for Holiday Catering 17064 Fort Street Riverview

734.285.5900

9105 MACOMB • GROSSE ILE

734-775-2983

DECEMBER 13 ­­— JANUARY 14, 2022 RiverviewRegister.com

Susiearmiakrealtor@gmail.com

Keep swinging all year long

Golfers improve their game, get fitted for clubs at indoor facility Private Offices starting from about $13/day

734-506-0077(ext 1) theofficesin@gmail.com

www.theofficesin.com

$5 FREE with purchase of $25 gift card until Dec. 24, 2021

Special Brunch Dec 26 thru Dec 31

118 Sycamore • Wyandotte

734-530-1806

DAVE GORGON Riverview Register

Downriver’s hottest new indoor golf training facility and most complete golf club fitting operation are found on the second level of the clubhouse at Riverview Highlands Golf Club.

The Riverview Highlands Indoor Practice Facility features areas to practice driving, chipping and putting. In addition, there is a private coaching area, known as The Loft, designed for private lessons and complete custom club fitting.

The location allows golfers in the region to work on their game year-round no matter the weather outside.

Riverview Highlands, owned by the City of Riverview, features a series of three golf courses located at 15015 Sibley Road. The Indoor Practice Facility is a collaboration between Highlands golf director and PGA pro Mike Kettler and veteran golf coach Ken Moore, who returned to Riverview

Serving Downriver Since 1975

Highlands in 2019 after four decades of coaching golfers at various levels and working with golf equipment manufacturers.

The time better prepared Moore to help people play the game better and fit their equipment more accurately.

For years, the second floor of the pro shop at Riverview Highlands was used infrequently as a site for banquets after golf outings. The space was considered underutilized and was perfect for an overhaul that would provide a good use that would continue to build on the Highlands’ growing reputation in golf.

The Lead Instructor Moore’s connection with Riverview Highlands dates back to 1977 when he washed golf carts and wound up working in the golf shop. By 1982, he had worked his way to become head golf professional responsible for teaching, SEE SWINGING, Page 5

Ken Moore

Photo by Dave Gorgon

734.479.1880 CousineauChiropractic.com

Page 2 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

HOME FURNISHING DESIGNS

A family-owned business serving metro Detroit for over 68 years.

Introducing Metro Detroit’s Largest

NEW Serta Bedding Gallery!

OVER 30 SETS ON DISPLAY

Our Southgate Location Only! www.mclaughlins.com

SOUTHGATE • 14405 Dix Rd. | 734-285-5454 OPEN 10-5 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat • Closed Wed • Open Sunday 12-5

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 3

FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

Riverview civic groups and businesses keep on giving My fellow Riverview residents, we hope your family had a “Happy Thanksgiving” and have started preparing for the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” -- Christmas!

As we are still coping with the pandemic, there are so many things that we can be thankful for. Riverview is lucky enough to have several groups who, in their own way, help others during the holiday season and throughout the year.

One group on the list is the Riverview American Legion Post 389. The post andrew made available 35 boxes of food for swift anyone in need who stopped by.

One of the more high-profile groups during this time of year is the Riverview Goodfellows, who recently held their annual “Riverview Razzberry” newspaper sale.

Although their fundraising efforts are not complete yet, they’ve raised over $3,500 to ensure that there is “No Child without a Christmas” in our caring town.

The civic group near and dear to my heart is the Kiwanis of Riverview.

This dedicated group of volunteers has in the past few weeks provided dictionaries to every third grader in the school district.

They’ve also provided 10 local needy families with $100 or $200 gift cards to J. C. Penney, fed 12 families with a complete Thanksgiving dinner, sang Christmas carols at a senior facility and rang bells for the Salvation Army.

We are very lucky to have many parent clubs, a neighborhood watch group, and an enormous amount

of very generous business owners. A few of the businesses are, but not limited to, Piramal Pharma Solutions, Deanna Boone Insurance Agency, A Serendipity Cakery, and Riverview Nutrition.

This is Riverview, a small town with a big heart.

Now that the new council members have been sworn in, we are looking forward to getting down to business.

Early items will certainly include discussions on the land preserve expansion, staffing levels at the police and fire departments and how we can improve services that we’ve come to enjoy.

One of interest to me and others on council is finding a way to provide some sort of curb-side recycling program. This is one of the conditions the Wayne County Facility Inclusion Committee addressed in our expansion application.

There are a couple options available to us.

The first and the one I would likely support is curbside by subscription. This is where the resident contracts directly with the hauler for the service.

The second is where the city as a whole participates in curbside recycling and the cost is added to the tax bill. Either way this would most likely be voted on by our residents.

I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the fine work by our Department of Public Works for the outstanding work they did (and do every year) on decorating Civic Park Drive and Young Patriot’s Park.

If there is one item I receive the most feedback about is how beautiful our park looks from Thanksgiving to the New Year. The Ceaser

Pavilion and Young Patriot’s Park is likely the most photographed structure and area in the city and rightfully so.

I often hear “Riverview has nothing to offer” and couldn’t disagree more. All you have to do is drive around town and check out our many parks, small businesses, our awesome golf course and our safe and quiet streets.

Sure, there are issues and exceptions to everything, but all-in-all a nice place to live.

Something fun to do with the family is to ride around town and check the homes and businesses decorated for Christmas. The Riverview Beautification Commission will be doing so looking for winners to their Home Decorating Contest.

I’d like to wrap up this last column of the year with some final thoughts.

The first is, we are looking for ways to further exploit our premier Young Patriot’s Park. If you have any ideas on events, functions, activities that would work in the park, feel free to email me aswift@cityofriverview.com. Or even better, join our Recreation Commission and be a part of the process.

We do have one item in the works that I believe would be a family fun event. One of our newest businesses has proposed a partnership with the city and when that starts to take shape you’ll read about in this paper. Our plan is to become the new “Destination Downriver”.

The second and final thought for the year is that on behalf of the Riverview City Council, staff and administration, I’d like to wish you all a “very merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy New Year.

New council members take oath of office 27th District Court Judge Elizabeth DiSanto (left) joins Riverview’s new City Council members after their swearing in at Riverview City Hall. The members are Rita Gunaga, David Robbins and Dean Workman. Gunaga and Robbins are new to council, Workman is an incumbent, who was re-elected. As the highest vote-getter, Workman is the mayor Pro-Tem of the City Council.

Photo by Larry Caruso

Page 4 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 5

SWINGING

When Julia Lizak of Riverview helped Dearborn Divine Child High School win the state championship in girls golf, she brought the trophy to show Ken Moore, the head instructor at Riverview Highlands, who worked with the senior to improve her game.

Continued from page 1

coaching and running a fairly large retail shop downstairs – part of the 16-store franchise known as CaddyShack.

It was there that Moore met his wife Marleen, who worked for him in the shop from 1986 to 1990.

He also coached golf at Gabriel Richard High School in Riverview, drawing dozens of students to the sport.

In 1989, Moore decided to go into golf sales.

He worked for Slazenger Golf for 13 years, serving as the sales rep for Southeastern Michigan, selling golf balls, gloves and apparel. In 2001, he accepted an opportunity to work for Ping, which lasted for 18 years through 2019, when he retired after making countless contacts in the golf industry and winning national awards.

“I wasn’t ready to retire,” Moore said. “As corny as it sounds, this (Riverview Highlands) is kind of where I grew up, where a substantial amount of my golf experience came from.”

The Indoor Training Facility Moore talked to Highlands’ Mike Kettler about the possibility of establishing a “coaching presence” while raising the bar on the training facility and expanding service on fitting golf equipment.

“The indoor facility gave us the potential to provide coaching and teach year-round,” Moore said, “and provide a place for locals to practice in the winter.”

The indoor facility was born, converting the rarely used spacious second floor into an inviting area that draws golfers to visit, practice, learn more about the game and get properly fitted for well-known brands of golf equipment.

With the closing of Pro Golf in Southgate, Riverview Highlands suddenly was given an opportunity to fill a need for custom fitting in the Downriver market.

“There was nowhere in the Downriver area to go and get fitted properly,” Moore said. “We started fitting only Ping and Tour Edge. Since then, we have evolved to include Callaway, Wilson, Taylor Made, Titleist and Cleveland. We will be the most extensive fitting facility this area has ever seen.”

At the same time, Moore began offering individual and group lessons using technology such as Trackman, V1 and Boditrack – “cutting edge technology for coaching and teaching,” he said.

Success Stories The indoor practice facility is open to the public for $10 an hour. Contact the golf shop to reserve your time at (734) 479-2266. Also available is an indoor membership that is available for $250 per golfer, good from November through March 31. A variety of other memberships are also available, both indoors and outdoors.

As an indoor member, you can work on full swing, chipping and putting. Sixty-four golfers are currently

enrolled as indoor members.

Combined with a successful summer program, the training options at Riverview Highlands have grown exponentially.

The indoor practice facility has been a solid partnership with the entire golf operation, providing golf training year-round.

With the addition of The Loft for custom fitting, the plan is to have the largest selection of fitting equipment – such as multiple drivers, shafts, fitting irons and heads, Moore said.

All of the equipment has created an environment where the consumer doesn’t have to go anywhere else to get properly fit, he said.

“We’re going to provide a very unique experience with all of the technology and all the fitting tools

we provide,” Moore said. “Between all of the manufacturers, we will have more than 500 shaft options. No one has done this Downriver.”

The creation of a “world class learning center” has impacted the golfing lives of dozens of golfers. Since he has been at Riverview, Moore has instructed golfers of a variety of experience, including more than 50 high school golfers – three of whom went on to excel in the 2021 state tournament.

When Riverview resident Julia Lizak, a senior at Dearborn Divine Child High School, helped her school with the state championship in girls golf, she made a special trip to Riverview Highlands to show the team trophy to Moore, who she credits with improving her game.

“Ken has helped me better my game mentally and physically,” said Lizak who now also works at Riverview Highlands. “My consistency and confidence have also improved.

“I’m here almost every day in the winter,” she said.

“I’m here year-round. I practice here, I play here, I work here. It’s like my second home. I enjoy coming up here. Your game gets better.”

Highlands pro and golf director Mike Kettler sees nothing but growth in the months and years ahead – adding that the reinvestment in the second floor of the golf headquarters has already paid for itself.

“Ken has been here about 2½ years now,” he said.

“He started teaching and without advertising it’s taken off through word of mouth. With the improvement of the upstairs and the improvements to the golf course, we have seen an overall increase in traffic for the entire golf operation. Revenue is up and the amount of people are up… It’s been really successful.”

Photos by Dave Gorgon

Page 6 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

BLANKET MAKING SEWING CLASS

Yoga Program Mondays, Jan. 10-March 21 Wednesdays, Jan. 12-March • 9-10 a.m.

Community Center, 14260 Sibley For ages 16 and older Drop in fee: $10 per person Instructor: Elissa Lowry Pay the instructor at the class. Elissa Lowry is a 2020 graduate of Citizen Yoga Detroit. She teaches all levels of yoga, with particular interest in Vinyasa, Ashtanga and loves to incorporate music into the vibe of the class and poses as well as guided imagery and meditation. She loves teaching classes that allow students to feel relaxed, happy and free to be who they are in a fun dynamic environment!

Please check out our other classes at secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog Like us on Facebook: Riverview Recreation Department Follow us on Instagram: riverviewrecreation

734-281-4219

January 13 - March 3, 2022 • Thurs. 5-6 p.m.

Community Center Building • Ages: 9 and older Cost: $25 2 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. T-shirt Blanket; participants can bring in old shirts they’d like to use to make a blanket. This is great for graduating seniors who aren’t sure what to do with all their old high school (or college) shirts. (Fabric can be used in between each t-shirt if you don’t have enough for a full blanket).

2. A three patterned blanket. Materials you will need to provide: X-long Twin Top Sheet can be found at Walmart, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Target or Amazon, three yards of cotton fabric (needed only if you are not doing the t-shirt option) You will need at least two different patterns but no more than six.

You can find this at Joann Fabric (look for coupons prior to buying), Walmart or Michaels We will have a limited number of sewing machines, please bring your own if you have one.

Any questions, email Ashley at ajohns@cityofriverview.com

Please register online: secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog Like us on Facebook: Riverview Recreation Department

734-281-4219

We are oPen!

need auTo rePaIrs? 70 YEARS in business

19216 Fort St. Riverview, MI 48193 Family Owned and Operated since 1947

We service all mechanical auto repairs including, but not limited to:

734-479-5300 DesignsForVision.net

We’re here for all of your eye care needs.

• Shocks & Struts • Computer Diagnostics • Engine Diagnostics, Repairs & Replacements • Air Conditioning Recharging & Repairs • Brakes & ABS System Repairs • Suspension & Steering Repairs • Brake & Line Repairs • Batteries, Starters, Alternators • And More!

20% OFF LABOR

Excludes Towing • Must present before service • Exp 1-5-22

WE OFFER 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TOWING HOURS OF OPERATION: monday - FrIday: 8:00 am - 5:00 Pm • ImPound hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 Pm

1466 Eureka Road ❖ Wyandotte 734-284-6232 ❖ WWW.groatbrothers.com

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 7

RIVERVIEW SCHOOLS

Students enjoyed a ‘different’ homecoming in 2021 The Riverview Community High School homecoming dance was held this year on Oct. 18 outside and under a large tent set up in the courtyard outside the new main entrance on Krause Street.

The theme for this year’s dance was “Moon Over Paris” and even though it was a chilly evening, students stayed warm dancing for more than two hours.

Several fun stations were set up for students’ enjoyment.

There were light-up cornhole boards for students to play. A Kona ice treat truck was available in the parking lot, where dancers were able to cool down with a flavored cone. There was a glow station where students could get glow bracelets and necklaces next to a selfie station provided by Memory Box Photo Booths.

Located just inside the open lobby doors was a s’mores bar where students could choose from different chocolates to create their own unique s’more. Choices included milk chocolate, caramels, chocolate mints, peanut butter cups, Oreo cookies, pretzels and white chocolate.

“Students had a fun and somewhat messy time roasting the marshmallows and creating their own snack,” said math teacher Julie Ames, who is Key Club advisor.

Ames said the dance would not have been possible without the assistance of Riverview staff and parents chaperoning and helping with all the different stations.

Page 8 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Student Council members Devlyn Gehringer (left), Savannah Antio, Peyton Henry, Brandy Rodriguez, Abigail Kornacki and Layla Lara.

Student Council spearheads successful sock drive DAVE GORGON Riverview Register

The Student Council at Riverview Community High School spearheaded a successful drive that collected nearly 1,600 pairs of socks for the needy.

Julie Ames, math teacher and Key Club advisor, said the sock drive was designated by Student Council members as their charity collection for 2021 during Spirit Week, the first full

week of school.

Socks were collected in one central area of the school and Student Council members organized them by size and by gender to prepare for pick-up.

“Our Spirit Week was the first full week of school, so this was put together in a hurry, but our students and families really came through,” said Ames, who was filling in as council advisor at the time. “Socks were collected in one central area

www.JacksAutoRepair1.com

JACK’S AUTO REPAIR COMPLETE BRAKE JOB

199.95 + tax

$

Includes Brake Pads and Rotors, Most Vehicles Per Axle • Not Valid with Any Other Offer Expires 12=31-2021

Foreign & Domestic Repairs

WE WILL BEAT ALL WRITTEN ESTIMATES IN TOWN OR REPAIRS ARE FREE* Serving The Downriver Area Since 2001 Complete Mechanical Repairs • Collision Related Repairs • Paint • Custom Wheels • Tires and Used Car Sales • Custom Interiors All Your Automotive Needs Under One Roof! *RESTRICTIONS APPLY

3120 Fort St., Lincoln Park 313-294-2899 / 313-294-2851

NEW MOPEDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE!

of the school and Student Council members organized them by size and by gender to prepare them for pickup.”

The socks were donated to an organization which, in turn, dispersed the footwear to 18 community groups, including COTS (Coalition on Temporary Shelter), Detroit Rescue Mission, Starfish Family Services, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Salvation Army, First Step and

Vista Maria – among others.

“In the past, we have raised funds for different families or organizations, including Smiles for Sophie and Breast Cancer Awareness,” said Ames, who also served as Student Council advisor from 2013 to 2019. “We have also collected toiletries to make ‘blessing bags’ for the homeless and we again collected toiletries that were donated to Mimi’s Mission.”

Dependable Quality Care in Your Own Home “To Us You’re Family” COMPANIONSHIP RESPITE CARE DEMENTIA CARE MEAL PREP HOUSEKEEPING MED-REMINDERS HYGIENE ERRANDS TOILETING 24 HOUR CARE

2846 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 9

Kiwanis of Riverview delivers dictionaries to third graders

Huntington’s third graders all received dictionaries compliments of the Kiwanis of Riverview.

Mayor Swift and Kiwanis representatives delivered them on Nov. 19th.

The students really enjoy receiving these and use them quite often in the classroom.

Mrs. Hunter’s students

Principal Tim Barlage, secretary Diana Alexander with Mayor Andy Swift and Kiwanis members

Students Adam Ibrahim and Kinley Hagedorn from Mrs. Tomasek’s class along with our amazing maintenance men.

Huntington students go all out for Riverview Goodfellows

Huntington Elementary School collected 2,200 items for the yearly food drive to help support the Riverview Goodfellows.

We are so thankful of our families who donated.

With 582 items donated, Mrs. Tomasek’s fifth grade class had the most donations and won a pizza party.

Ms. Payne’s students

Page 10 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Forest Run Club returns to great success Kimberly Ng

Special to the Riverview Register

This year at Forest Elementary we welcomed back our Run Club. We all missed pounding the pavement through the Forest subdivision a couple days a week.

We had a great turnout this year as we hit a record high with just over 55 runners from 3rd-5th grade.

These boys and girls wake up early every Tuesday and Thursday to get to school and get a few miles in before they start their academic day.

We always start in mid September and finish off the fall season after the Blitzen in the Dotte 5k.

Typically we start at a 1/2 mile and build up from there until we reach two miles. This year we completed just over 2 1/2 miles in our last two runs.

Our last big event is the Blitzen in the Dotte where students have

the opportunity to put their running practice to good use and complete a 5k. For many of them it will be their very first long run and for a few veterans they help guide and set examples.

At this year’s Blitzen Run, we had two students come home as winners.

Aiden Duffy, a third-grader, took home first place for his age group and Adeline Chinavare, a fifth-grader took home third place for her age group.

These two worked very hard during our runs and these victories were well deserved.

Some of our other runners included Adam McElwaney, Lincoln Angel, Isabella Felice, C.C. Coates, and McKenna-Leigh Daggett. They all braved the cold weather and ran a great race.

Our runners will be back at it in the spring. Look for us on a street near you.

Hampton Manor of Woodhaven Please welcome our new Community Development Manager, Jodi Portice to Hampton Manor of Woodhaven and Hampton Manor of Trenton. She has many years of experience with our aging population and a strong passion for geriatric health and wellness. Let her help you guide your loved ones through a seamless transition, making them feel safe and secure along the way.

JODI PORTICE

Call to schedule your tour today at 734-818-5100 or email jodi.hamptonmanor@gmail.com.

Our Trenton location is opening soon! of Woodhaven

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care

Call Now to Lock in Your Move-in Rate for up to 2 years:

734-818-5100 22125 Van Horn Rd. • Woodhaven www.woodhavenassistedliving.com

Maxflight Helicopter Services

hts

Huntington students enjoy ‘I Spy’ games Huntington’s showcase has been turned into an awesome game of I Spy. Huntington students examine the showcase to look for a variety of items from unifix cubes, markers, holiday themed items, and much more.

Students can play I Spy before school, during free time, indoor recess or after school.

Each month, a few items are identified for students to search for and determine the correct quantity that are hidden. Students submit their answer sheets and at the end of the month the top three winners are awarded Pirate Bucs.

The I Spy Showcase is being updated each month with new items to represent the time of year and holidays.

Island Flig Only

$49 pp ANY SPECIAL OCCASION FLIGHTS Tours of Detroit Flights • Sunset Flights Flower Drop for Weddings/Funerals Gift tes Group Rides (up to 30 People) rtifica

(810) 366-1590

Ce able on Avail r Rides Rive

9161 Groh Road • Grosse Ile Township WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 11

Riverview Community High School stages ‘Clue, on Stage!’

Riverview Community High School transformed us into investigators on Nov. 18 and 19 with the Drama Club’s production of “Clue, on Stage!” written

by Jonathan Lynn.

This murder mystery highlights the butler and host Mr. Wadsworth, blackmailer Mr. Boddy, the maid Yvette, and six unsuspecting guests, as well as featuring a motorist, singing telegram girl, two police officers, and the house cook.

The cast and crew premiered two amazing performances to packed houses. The unexpected twists and turns

had the audience on the edge of their seats in laughter.

Clue unravels as a group of six guests are invited to a dinner party by an anonymous host. All guests are given a pseudonym to keep their identities secret from one another. They are instructed to keep their identities private and are forbidden from talking about their personal lives.

As time goes by, it is revealed that they all live in or are associated with Washington D. C. Not long after, it is revealed by Mr. Wadsworth that all the guests are being blackmailed by the

Don’t Forget the Sibley Gardens Gift Certificates.

They’ll Love You for It!

Since 1935

Lunch & Dinner Specials Daily M-F 11:30 to 9 pm Sat. 3 to 9 pm Closed Sundays www.SibleyGardens.com

same person, Mr. Boddy.

Following this moment, Mr. Boddy is presented to the guests. Here Boddy tells them that to keep their secrets of being an “un-American citizen” concealed, they must kill Mr. Wadsworth. This brings about the chaos of the show!

Stunning performances were given by junior Tyler Zolynsky as Wadsworth, sophomore Ciera Corso as Yvette, senior Jennah McWhorter as Miss Scarlet, junior Rahne Olson as Mrs. Peacock, junior Nora Kalvans as Mrs. White, junior Christopher Connolly as Colonel Mustard, freshman Jason Kolbusz as

S

Professor Plum and sophomore Aidan Taylor as Mr. Green.

Including the rest of the ensemble and crew, the show consisted of 49 students as well as the student director Molly Pelkey and sponsors Katie O’Day and Patty Madigan, with additional support from Ian Nicholas.

Clue was the first performance the school has put on since 2019 and the RCHS Drama Club could not have put on such an amazing show without the help of the astounding adults, crew and cast behind it all.

TRAINING AVAILABLE!

tay At Home Care is leading the industry as one of the most trusted home care providers. Experienced Caregivers needed. We need all shifts and weekends covered.

s

se u n o

B • s ur

We offer: • Flexible schedules • Paid Training • Holiday pay, overtime and vacation pay • A strong support staff with years of experience in the health field • Performance evaluation

e ho

734-285-1707 916 W. Jefferson - Trenton

L B I X FLe

send resume to stayathomecare@aol.com or fax: 313-381-2643.

Page 12 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Estate Planning 101 Which plan do you need?

Kids Fun Run Club January 12 - March 2 • Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.

6- to 12-12-year-olds City Hall gym • Cost: $25 per child Class limit is 15 This program is designed to help kids who enjoy running, walking or jogging improve their endurance and physical capabilities, all while having fun.

The program will also include a health education portion that focuses on stretching, warm up and cool downs and injury prevention.

Check us out on Facebook: Riverview Recreation Department Online Registration: secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog

Recreation Department 734-281-4219

City of Riverview Recreation Department

Winter Program Registration 734-281-4219 The City of Riverview Recreation Department is now offering online registration.

Please check out our Winter Programs at secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog You can find the link on our website cityofriverview.com or our Facebook page Riverview Recreation Department.

WINTER REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, November 15 for resident and Monday, November 22 for non-residents.

Time to clear up the confusion about Estate Planning ... The following definitions lack legal precision, but makes it easier to get a clear picture of what may be needed in your case.

■ Will – letter of intent of where you want your personal property to go – or not go.

■ Living Will – Documents your wishes during your final days including final healthcare choices and possibly your burial wishes.

■ Trust – This is a “company” that you start, and you become the CEO, “Trustee” and “Settlor.” The company outlives you, but continues to manage your assets as if you were alive by the successor CEO – whom you designate.

■ Power of Attorney – Financial and Healthcare – you need both – the first so someone can pay your bills, the second, sometimes called a Patient Advocate, designates someone to make “hallway at the hospital” decisions to take the stress off the family.

■ Ladybird Deed – probably the best thing that has happened to owning a home. I love these deeds – you grant yourself a life estate – in your own property - but retain the power to sell or borrow against the property. If you do not sell before you pass, this “springs” the house out of your estate, and your heirs have instant ownership, subject to any mortgage or taxes owed or similar.

Again, this is just a general description of the more popular terms – no one choice is a “silver bullet” but depending on how your estate gets planned out you can expedite a clean and clear process for the assets you worked a lifetime to save.

Why wouldn’t you want to do that? Stop by or call and make an appointment and I’ll tell you what your going to need to do this right.

To my numerous former clients – thank you for allowing me to draft your estate plan!

www.ForresterLawOffice.com Forrester Law Office is a participating

Lawfirm

20+ Years Experience

Forrester Law Office 5 STAR ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ REVIEW ■ Business Law ■ Family Law ■ Personal Injury ■ General Practice ■ Wills & Trusts ■ Medical Malpractice

Jeffrey Forrester

7799 Macomb St, Ste 1 • Grosse Ile

734-307-3390

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 13

Kiwanis Dictionary Program is successful once again The goal of The Dictionary Program is to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary.

The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come.

Educators see third grade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn, so we encourage our sponsors to give dictionaries each year to children in the third grade.

The sponsoring organization for the Riverview Community School District Elementary Students is the Kiwanis of Riverview.

Since 2007 the Kiwanis of Riverview have provided every third grader in the district with their very own dictionary.

Because of the increase in cost of these dictionaries the Kiwanis starting selling sponsorships to fund this well-received project.

Letters are sent to local area businesses, parent clubs, and politicians asking for support of effort to provide these knowledge hungry students with a dictionary they can call their own.

Supporters are provided with a window decal showing they proudly support the program.

The Kiwanis put a label on the front of each dictionary that lists the supporters of the program.

“Labeling 200 dictionaries is a lot of work, but still fun,” said Kiwanis President Diane Kinlen. “With the smaller group we have it takes us about an hour to get them all labeled properly.”

This year the club delivered almost 200 copies of “A Student’s Dictionary & Animal Gazetteer” printed specially for

A group of Forest Elementary School thirdgrader happy to receive their Kiwanis dictionaries.

the Dictionary Project.

These dictionaries contain 573 pages of definitions, facts, information on planets, animals, and the American Sign Language chart.

The children actually look forward to receiving their dictionary especially if they have an older sibling who has received one in the past.

With this delivery complete the Kiwanis have delivered over 4,000 dictionaries to the students of the school district. The Kiwanis continually receive feedback that they are wasting their time with dictionaries.

Kiwanis Director Andrew Swift

said, “If those who say that would just take the time to talk to one of the third graders who just received their very own resource that doesn’t require the internet or even electricity they would change their mind immediately.”

The Kiwanis of Riverview would like to acknowledge all those who made this project happen.

The sponsors of The Dictionary Project this year were: Riverview Towing, Anonymous CA, Riverview Police Department Chief Beggs, Sandra & Gary Biggar, Riverview School Board President Tim Bohr (Vicki), Riverview Community High School

Football Booster Club, Forest Parent Club, Biundo Cement, C.E. Raines, Victoria and Victor Crooks, Tracy and Jacob Hollaway, Universal Inspections, Carmin and Gary Jarvis, Kim and Elio Zeppa, Michael Kotsopoulos, William and Jacquelline Masserant, Anonymous L&M, Mayor Andrew Swift (Darlene), Micky and Joe Moineau, Cindy and Tom Panackia, James and Cindy Trombley, Karen and Bruce Pease, Kathy and Chuck Skupin, Cary Ann the Clown, Cynthia and James Wellman Kiturkes, Pentiuck-Couvreur & Kubilak PC and Piramal Pharma Solutions.

Kiwanis ‘Coats for Kids’ helps out 10 families The Kiwanis of Riverview continue their long standing tradition of providing clothing to 10 local families with their “Coats for Kids” campaign just before the Thanksgiving holiday.

This year, similar to last, Covid has heavily influenced the way this program works for them.

“Being a smaller club allows us to pivot when we need to,” said Kiwanis President Diane Kinlen. “We normally bus those participating in the program to J. C. Penney’s in Southland Mall. Because of the pandemic we no longer take the families in person.

But we do provide each family with at least a $100 gift card from Penney.”

The Riverview Community School District provides the club with a list of potential recipients.

The Kiwanis then mail each family a gift card to be used to purchase winter clothing or whatever clothing that is needed.

Funds for this program are usually generated through fundraisers held throughout the year. With the pandemic impeding the clubs ability to hold these fundraisers, like their annual spaghetti dinner

and peanut sales, the club has relied on donations.

Thrivent Financial came through this year to help fund the project.

This program started in the late 60’s when one member of the club observed some children walking to school in the winter without an appropriate coat or socks. He was so moved by this that he started the “Coats for Kids” project. The project has changed considerably over the years but the end result is the same. Those amongst us in the community that need a little help, are able to receive it.

Page 14 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Annual tree lighting an overwhelming success The City of Riverview’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony returned with overwhelming support from the community. After being cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Riverview residents returned this year with the Christmas spirit and mindset to celebrate the season.

Held at Young Patriot’s Park the ceremony was the result of months of hard work and determination.

Led by the City of Riverview’s Recreation Department Director Todd Dickman, the result was a beautiful ceremony attended by well over 2,000 festive participants.

The day’s events began at 4 p.m. with the addition of Riverview Business Expo located in the Community Center. About 18 Riverview based businesses display their products and services to a packed house.

Each business was provided a space inside the community center at no cost. The expo gave these business owners a chance to personalize their business with the community.

A myriad of other activities were held outside in Young Patriots Park.

One of the favorite activities to do for the kids and their parents was Toy Train Rides around the Reflection Pond.

Many attendees young and old

enjoyed the roaming magician and carolers. A clear favorite of the younger children was the real “Fake Snow.”

The Riverview Community High School Band and Choir provided the holiday music to put all those in attendance in the holiday mood.

Several fire pits strategically placed around the park provided the much-needed warmth on a very cold wintery evening.

The festival goers roamed the park and enjoyed the decorations, kids games, carolers, a magician and crafts in the Community Center. There was also a food truck available for those who worked up an appetite during

the evening.

American Legion Post 389 provided adult beverages inside the large heated tent.

Mr. Santa Claus himself was there to hear the “What I want for Christmas” list from all the children who braved the cold and the sometimes long line to see him.

This year Santa brought with him his own mailbox to receive the letters from the children. He will be responding to all those who dropped off letters as long as there was an address provided.

More than 250 children had the opportunity to tell Santa personally what they wanted for Christmas.

After Santa heard from all

the children, he moved to the main event of the evening. He joined Mayor Andrew Swift and his family at the unlit Christmas tree in the Ceaser Pavilion. Mayor Swift made a short presentation to Miko and Mike Ceaser of Ceaser Capital Management. The Ceaser’s received a mounted t-shirt of the “Wall That Heals” they sponsored in midsummer.

With that completed Mayor Swift and his grandson Colin presented Santa with a key to the city. Now that Santa has the key to visit every boy and girl in the City of Riverview he said it’s time to light the tree. With the help of all 2,000 plus people in attendance the

countdown began. When the countdown reached one, Colin, Logan, and Elizabeth Swift flipped the switch that lit up the Christmas tree and the entire Young Patriot’s Park.

The Riverview High School Band led us all in a rousing rendition of “We wish you a Merry Christmas.” The smiles on everyone’s faces revealed their approval and appreciation of all the hard work that went into making this event happen.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony concluded with the newest activity added this year, fireworks. And by judging the reaction of those who braved the cold, this was right up there with visiting Santa and watching the lighting of the Christmas tree.

The City of Riverview wants to let all those involved in putting on this year’s event, your help is greatly appreciated. It would be impossible to list all those involved but some of the major players are the Riverview Recreation Department, the Riverview Recreation Commission, the Department of Public Works, the Riverview Police Department, the Riverview Fire Department, Cub Scout Pack 1659, the Riverview Community High School Band, the Riverview Community High School Choir and any that we missed.

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 15

CULINARY CAPERS

"All Your Insurance Needs" 734-287-2400 GLAInsurance.com

Riverview

FREE CAR WASH & SAFETY CHECK with a full service oil change

COME SEE NICK

Car Care Financing Available Ask for Details

18982 Fort Street • Riverview

734-479-7777

(at the corner of Fort st. & Sibley)

Open: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat 8AM-6pm

19.95

$

(+ tax) Includes Premium Oil and Filter

Most vehicles Up to 5 quarts: 5W20 • 5W30 • 10W30 With RR coupon • While Offer Lasts

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

29.99

$

most cars

With WW coupon While Supplies Lasts

COOLANT FLUSH OIL CHANGE TIRE ROTATION

59.95

$

most cars

With WW coupon While Supplies Lasts

When you went grocery shopping, did EVELYN you notice that shelves CAIRNS usually stacked with cans Riverview of jellied and wholeRegister berry cranberry sauce were empty? Unfortunately, those shelves may remain bare as a result of tin-can shortages and chain-supply problems, spokesmen for the cranberry industry say. Furthermore, America’s top cranberry producer, Wisconsin, is having a bad year and reports that cranberry production is down nearly 100 million pounds.

I was able to make the following recipes because I always have dried cranberries on hand; I had frozen bags of fresh cranberries before I heard reports about possible shortages; and I had set aside two cans of wholecranberry sauce for the holidays.

After trying the recipes, I quickly added them to my list of favorites.

The cookies, a Taste of Home winning recipe, are addictively delicious, and because they are made with dried cranberries, there’s no need to worry about shortages . . . at least not yet.

The one-bowl Ocean Spray Classic Cranberry Nut Bread is oven ready in only 20 minutes. Among more than 50 pages of online comments about the bread were many from women who had been baking it for 25 to 60 years!

The copycat recipe for Kroger’s Cranberry Celebration Salad, one of several on the internet, is not only delicious, but easy and makes enough to share, which I did for Thanksgiving.

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT COOKIES 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups dried cranberries ¾ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup English toffee or almond brickle chips Set oven at 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture,

mixing well. Stir in chocolate chips, cranberries, walnuts and toffee bits (dough will be stiff). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

OCEAN SPRAY CLASSIC CRANBERRY NUT BREAD 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons softened butter 1 egg, well beaten 1 ½ cups Ocean Spray fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped walnuts Set oven at 350 degrees. Grease or spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in orange juice, orange peel, butter and egg. Mix until well blended. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Spread dough evenly in pan. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Wrap and store overnight.

KROGER COPYCAT CRANBERRY SALAD 15-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained (save juice) ½ cup cranberry juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3-ounce package raspberry Jell-O gelatin dessert 15-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Bring to a boil pineapple juice, cranberry juice and lemon juice. Add Jell-O and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in cranberries.

Refrigerate until almost set, then add pineapple and nuts. Return to refrigerator until set and ready to serve.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Contact me at Evycairns@aol.com

Page 16 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 17

Farewell to a legend

Mary Jarosz retires from Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber DAVE GORGON

Mary Jarosz accepts an award for her years of service to the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber.

At left is husband Richard. At right is chamber President Ronald Hinrichs.

Grosse Ile Grand

For more than a quarter of a century, Mary Jarosz booked guest speakers and sponsors of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s Legislative and Business Forum.

Her role as coordinator of the monthly forums came to an end on Nov. 22 as she was honored during one final luncheon at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate.

On behalf of the chamber’s Board of Directors, chamber President Ronald Hinrichs honored the Riverview resident for her tireless work on behalf of the residents, business people and elected officials throughout the Downriver area.

“Mary has played a tremendous role in the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s service to our Downriver and Southern Wayne County employers and workforce for decades,” Hinrichs said, “and it is a significant honor to recognize her for her many years of service to our community.”

Before she became the forum coordinator, Jarosz brought groups of interested area residents to the series to keep them educated on important matters and issues impacting the Downriver business community.

Hinrichs said then-chamber President Edward Clemente noticed Jarosz’s “consistent attendance and interest” in the forums and offered her the opportunity to lead the series, which she had spoken so highly of to anyone who would listen.

Her efforts provided “critical information on important matters impacting our Downriver business community and” provided “direct access for our region’s employers and workforce to key decisionmakers throughout Michigan,” Hinrichs said.

He credited Jarosz for bringing in “tremendous speakers throughout the years” and built the chamber forum to what it is today. Guests included U.S. President George H.W. Bush, various Michigan governors and attorneys general, secretaries of state, state legislators, various Michigan business and nonprofit leaders and U.S. senators, including current Michigan Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.

“The forum series under Mary’s

Photo by Dave Gorgon

leadership was started each year with an annual address by Downriver’s champion, U.S. Congressman John Dingell, and now his predecessor, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell,” Hinrichs said.

The speaker on Nov. 22 was Bill Ballenger, known as Michigan’s “crown prince of pundits,” publisher of The Ballenger Report and a regular commentator on politics and government for an array of newspapers and radio and television news stations.

The forum offered an in-depth analysis and forecast of what is ahead for Michigan’s political scene.

Jarosz said that one of her favorite duties has been contributing to the educational opportunities of youth in the region by providing free admission for high school seniors to each forum event, with sponsors paying the way so students could attend at no cost.

Represented at the Nov. 22 forum were students from St. Frances Cabrini High School in Allen Park and Ecorse High School.

“The forums are one of the arms of communication of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber with their membership and their schools to enhance the continuous growth and exposure of local issues around our Downriver community,” Jarosz said.

“It is a team effort put on by the past and current presidents of the chamber and their staff. I was privileged to be part of that and will continue to support the chamber mission. My love for the chamber has been there and I wish them

the best.”

Hinrichs noted that Jarosz also serves on the chamber’s board of directors, representing Crystal Gardens, where she managed the popular Downriver Town Hall series for many years. She also serves on the chamber’s Public Policy Committee and has worked alongside four chamber presidents: Hinrichs, Clemente, Alan Anderson and Sandy Mull.

Clemente said the legislative forums help provide balance between the public and private sectors, which are crucial for economic development.

“Mary did a great job,” said Clemente, who now serves as senior advisor for trends and development for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and hosts “The Michigan Opportunity” podcast. “It’s nice to see people take their job so seriously for so long and produce a great product.”

Retired chamber President Mull called Jarosz “an invaluable member of the chamber team for all of the 15 years I was on staff. She was a willing worker, always saying yes to any request for help.”

Mull credited Jarosz for having contacts “at every level of government that the rest of us could never dream of reaching. She was organized and efficient. I never had to wonder how a forum would turn out. With Mary in charge, it was sure to be successful.”

“Mary was a dear friend as well,” Mull added. “I’m thankful that I retired before she did. I would not want to do it without her. Mary, I wish you rest and

enjoyment in your retirement.”

Hinrichs, who also lives in Riverview, said Jarosz is a naturalized United States citizen. He said she is a native of Columbia, where she still has family.

After moving to the United States, Mary grew up on the east side of Detroit and attended Wayne State University, where she studied liberal arts, Hinrichs said. She has resided in Riverview for nearly 55 years, serves on the municipality’s Board of Review, has been active in Girl Scouts and is a member of the city’s Hall of Fame.

“Mary has been an integral part of Riverview’s past and we appreciate all she has done – not only for us, but for the whole Downriver region,” said Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift, who was on hand during the November 22 forum.

Today, Jarosz remains very active in local politics, including the Downriver Republican Club, and serving her community. She and husband Rick have two adult children, Inez-Marie Jarosz and Steven Jarosz, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Jarosz said her mother Ines Ghilzon, now 101 years old, and her late father Roman and her brother Jim, provided guidance and enlightenment along the way.

“I have reached out to make my community a better community,” Jarosz said. “I’ve given my talents to make sure that they have received leadership.

My life has not ended; I’ve just stopped doing the work.

“I will be in the community, which is very exciting at times. I have met wonderful leadership from all different directions, from the Downriver Community Conference to Wayne County Community College District to all of the sponsors. They have enlightened me. They have given me something to work for. My idea was to please them, the community and the sponsors and I believe I have done that.”

• 1.3 L TURBO ENGINE • DEEP TINTED GLASS • 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • POWER DRIVER SEAT • KEYLESS ENTRY • REMOTE START • 17” BLACK WHEELS • REAR CAMERA • HEATED SEATS • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS • TRAILERING PROVISIONS

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

*

339 $

LEASE FOR

ORDER #ZNSJMB

• 3.6 L 6 CYL • 8 SPD AUTO TRANSMISSION • REAR SLIDING WINDOW • POWER DRIVER SEAT • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • REMOTE START • LT CONVENIENCE PKG • 18” ALUM WHEELS • ALL WEATHER FLOOR LINERS • BLACK BOW TIE EMBLEM PKG • REAR CAMERA • TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER • HEATED SEATS • TRAILERING PKG

ORDER #ZZJB3J

ORDER #ZVTBJ0

2022 COLORADO LT CREW CAB 4X4

Call or email us at reserve@taylorchevy.com to reserve this vehicle and others like it.

2022 TRAILBLAZER 1LT

Current Lessees

$0 DOWN + FEES

• 2/7L TURBO 4 CYL ENGINE• 8 SPD TRANSMISSION • DEEP TINTED GLASS • KEYLESS ENTRY AND START • REAR DEFOGGER • ALL STAR EDITION • 20” ALUMINUM WHEELS • CARGO BOX LIGHTING • STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS • REAR CAMERA • LOCKING REAR DIFF • HEATED SEATS • HEATED STEERING WHEEL • TRAILERING PKG

2022 SILVERADO 2FL CREW CAB 4X4

COME ON DOWN TO TELEGRAPH ROAD!

Page 18 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

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

Bankruptcy • Repossession •Foreclosure • Slow Pay ... NO APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.TAYLORCHEVY.COM

Guaranteed Acceptance of ALL Credit Applications ... Get Pre-Approved in Seconds ...

*Payments set forth are examples and will vary based on when said vehicle will be available for delivery. Payments are based on current programs offered which expire on 12-31-2021. 24 mo. lease, 20,000 miles allowed at lease maturity, additional mileage may be purchased for .25 cents per mile, must be well qualified and lease through GM Financial Leasing, GMEPP provisions apply, requires current Chevrolet lease in household, Costco rebate and Red Tag Bonus Cash, all rebates to dealer, title fee, license fee, acquisition and documentation fees, first payment due at signing unless noted, no security deposit required on B1 tiers and higher, tax extra, MSRP Traverse $40,225, Trailblazer $25,430, Blazer $35,675, Silverado $47,275, Colorado $38,840. Residency restrictions apply, File photos depicted.

734.287.2600

Sales Professional jdiaz@taylorchevy.com

Jeremiah Diaz

Sales Professional carmanl@taylorchevy.com

Carmen Lowman

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

*

299 $

LEASE FOR

Courtesy Transportation Program Vehicle

ORDER #ZTXBJM

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

*

409

$

LEASE FOR

QUESTIONS? EMAIL US 24/7/365 WESAYYES@TAYLORCHEVY.COM

General Manager markm1@taylorchevy.com

Mark Montante

Dave Pohlod

Business Manager davep@taylorchevy.com

Sales Manager jodylee@taylorchevy.com

Jody Lee Smith Sales Professional shawnr@taylorchevy.com

Shawn Range

Call or email us at reserve@taylorchevy.com to reserve this vehicle and others like it.

Current Lessees

$0 DOWN + FEES

• 3.6L V6, 9SPD TRANSMISSION • 18” ALUMINUM WHEELS • WHEEL LOCKS • BLACK EMBLEM PACKAGE • LANE DEPARTURE WARNING • REAR CAMERA • ONSTAR

2022 TRAVERSE LS

Call or email us at reserve@taylorchevy.com to reserve this vehicle and others like it.

Current Lessees

$0 DOWN + FEES

13801 S. Telegraph Taylor, MI 48180 • North of Eureka Road

Sales Professional lisal@taylorchevy.com

Lisa Legarski

Sales Professional robbiem@taylorchevy.com

Robbie Mcclelland

Alice Cinderrich-Iskra Sales Professional alicec@taylorchevy.com

Sales Professional brianc@taylorchevy.com

Brian Conover

Sales Professional chrisj@taylorsaysyes.com

Chris Jones

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

*

249

$

LEASE FOR

ORDER #ZPXX13

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

*

229

$

LEASE FOR

Sales Professional ronc@taylorchevy.com

Ron Curtis

HURRY, OFFER ENDS 1-3-2022

Call or email us at reserve@taylorchevy.com to reserve this vehicle and others like it.

Current Lessees

$0 DOWN + FEES

• 3.6L V6 • 9-SPEED AUTO TRANS • CONVENIENCE & DRIVER CONFIDENCE PKG • APPLE CAR PLAY • ONSTAR • 4GLTE WIFI • BACKUP CAMERA • HEATED SEATS

2021 BLAZER 2LT

Call or email us at reserve@taylorchevy.com to reserve this vehicle and others like it.

Current Lessees

$0 DOWN + FEES

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 19

STK#P5929

$44,995*

STK#25056B

2019 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER PREMIER

$51,995*

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRAIL BOSS CREW CAB

✔ Texted to your phone

Get your vehicle’s trade-in value now.

STK#16990A

$41,995*

$39,559*

STK#16982A

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT

2018 CADILLAC XT5

STK#16988A

$29,995*

$26,995* STK#16992A

2019 GMC TERRAIN SLE

2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

SALES EVENT

COME ON DOWN TO TELEGRAPH ROAD!

Page 20 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

STK#25081A

Sales

ANDY D Sales

UNCLE FRANK

Asst. Used Car Manager

KURT ASMUS

Business Manager

JASON LILLY

Used Car Manager

JIMMY MARSHALL

Sales

MARK MONTANTE JR.

734.287.2600

QUESTIONS? EMAIL US 24/7/365 WESAYYES@TAYLORCHEVY.COM

Sales

FLO ARMSTRONG

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

• Bankruptcy • Repossession • Foreclosure • Slow Pay ... NO APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.TAYLORCHEVY.COM

Guaranteed Acceptance of ALL Credit Applications ... Get Pre-Approved in Seconds

13801 S. Telegraph Taylor, MI 48180 North of Eureka Rd.

Internet Manager

DENNIS SMITH

*Plus tax, title, license, doc fees. File photos depicted.

• All Credit Applications Accepted • All Credit Scores Welcome • Bankruptcy • Forclosure • Repo • Slow Pay

HURRY, OFFER ENDS 1-3-2022

Sales

ED LAZETTE

$49,995*

2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB 2500

Get the credit you deserve at helpgetaloan.com

STK#16874A

$40,995*

$26,995* STK#16943A

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO DBL CAB TRAILBOSS

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

✔ Instant and automatic ✔ Shop with confidence

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 21

Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939

Page 22 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 23

Stay at Home Care LLC has been helping the elderly and disabled in the privacy of their own homes for 7 years. The business started as a result of both co-owners Brenda Rademan and Diana Cain having Diana Cain & Brenda Rademan difficulty finding the means to care for their own parents at home.

“You speak with the owners; we aren’t a franchise like the rest of them.” said co-owners Brenda and Diana.

When talking about your loved ones, there is nothing worse than dealing with impersonal care.

At Stay at Home Care you can expect the friendly service of hand picked employees, and a care plan that revolves around your needs. In fact they are known for their 2 hour minimum for services. This minimum insures that they can provide you with care that works for your schedule. Stay at Home Care is proud to keep people in the homes they love, as long as possible.

E

AT HOME CA Y A R ST

ASSISTED LIVING IN YOUR HOME! We Help Disabled Adults & Seniors

HELP WITH MEALS & HOUSEHOLD.

FRIENDLY COMPANIONSHIP.

• Personal Care • Light House Cleaning • Hospice Support • Veterans Assistance • Laundry • Post Surgery & Rehab • Alzheimer’s Care

SERVED 1000’S OF SATISFIED CLIENTS FOR OVER 10 YEARS!

CALL

313-427-3286

TODAY go to www.StayAtHomeCare.info for more information 7000 Roosevelt at Allen Rd. • Allen Park

Hope your (nervous) Thanksgiving was a very happy and safe one Hello Riverview, and a belated happy Thanksgiving!

By the time this paper comes out, the holiday has come and gone..

I’m sure there were mixed emotions about the day for many of you.

If the family came over to your house or if you went to a family member’s house, like GERALD I did for a delicious dinner, you were not PERRY Riverview disappointed.

Register But days before many of you had some apprehension about things.

“I hope everyone has had the three Coved shots?”

Wonder wonder. Worry worry.

Also, do I require everyone to wear a mask?

And all the folks that were invited had to ask themselves, How many people are coming? And are they all vaccinated? Will they all be wearing a mask?

Wonder, wonder. Worry, worry.

And how do I eat with a mask? And what are the seating arrangements? Do we eat at a table or do we pick up our food on a counter, where everyone has breathed over it, and possibly touched the food or serving utensils.

It’s enough to give one a nervous breakdown. All the above did not make for a very comfortable Thanksgiving.

Oh well, by now you have survived the ordeal and things worked out fine. And did any of you get to see the Riverview Tree lighting extravaganza? Oh my gosh. I swear half of the city was lit up. Trees with lights everywhere, and snowmen and reindeer.

They had music and refreshments. It was bigger and better than ever.

I must confess that this old man had left early for the night and was just about to crawl into bed when there was this loud loud boom.

I almost fell out of bed. My first thought was that one of my neighbors had done this, because it sounded so close and shook the house and windows.

Then my mind went to, what was this neighbor thinking? 10 o’clock at night?? What were all the moms thinking, after they had tucked the kids in bed earlier. I’m pretty sure that the city doesn’t allow any fireworks after 9 o’clock.

I had forgotten the finale of the night was to be fireworks at the tree lighting.

Anyway, after I gathered myself together and settled the dog down, I went to a window where I could see all of these beautiful fireworks. It was spectacular.

See you in 2022, and again, happy belated Thanksgiving and have yourself a merry Christmas and may the New Year be good to you’all.

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

sTay aT home heaLThcare

Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939

Page 24 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

An interesting year is rushing toward the finish line As you listen to and watch the news in these last few weeks before Christmas and as the season is dissected and information disseminated to one and all, I want you to be sure to be super clear that what you are hearing is the observations of organizations and people that know only totals and reportable results.

The Gap shares its numbers, as does PETER every publicly traded ROSE retailer. As the owner Riverview Register of an independent retail business, I don’t. No one in the world can disseminate information that they don’t have. But that’s what will happen, as it always does. They report national numbers that have nothing to do with what happens here in localville (Bring it on down to Localville!).

Watching CBS News this morning, one of the anchors was marveling about the wonder of Etsy, which he had just discovered. By the way, Etsy is not one of the problems when it comes to internet presences. Quite the contrary, actually. But I digress.

This anchor was taken by the fact that he was spending more time there than he was on his Amazon account.

He is an Amazon shopper, and he shares openly as if (and it’s true) everyone is. Except me, of course.

That tacit communication of “the way things are” is everywhere. It’s a fact of life, it’s no big deal, get over it, Peter……

Well, believe it or not, I am in the process of getting over it.

My company is in good company with local and independent menswear and womenswear stores everywhere.

Along with so many other small businesses that are experiencing fantastic sales this whole year, and showing no signs of falling flat this holiday season.

We’re all just scratching our heads with relief and wonder and happiness, and racing to keep up with demand.

We’re all experiencing a solid rush of open support for Small, that seems to be growing in scope and degree.

Now, how can I know anything?

I will be stunned if Amazon doesn’t have yet another record year. Meaning

that spending is going on there as well. It’s not just Amazon, of course.

Watch a little bit of broadcast TV and take in all of the direct-to-consumer websites that sell everything.

For the people like the anchor I referenced, it’s manna from heaven.

They don’t have to talk to people, what a relief! They don’t have to worry about making sure their local business climate is humming and growing. They couldn’t care less.

But there is no question that the steady drumbeat of localism messaging is having an impact. So many people are telling me to keep writing. Of course, they’re “the choir” and people I don’t preach to. They value what is offered at Small. What we sell is not more expensive here than at Big. They couldn’t care more about leveraging their discretionary spending to maximum effect, so that the echo (ripple) spending that results from their decision is felt over and over and over again, right here in their neighborhoods and region.

They get it.

And they tell me all the reasons, including how much we mean to them (wow!). I can’t express the satisfaction of having people educate me on the importance of it all.

In the process, of course, my company benefits directly.

Obviously, my stores benefit

tremendously from each and every decision to “get it from us.” On the simplest of levels, local people can pay the salaries of the people that work here with their decision to buy here.

When you broaden that out and you realize that each store has to pay rents and health care and taxes and payroll and that we can all help them do that, or not…..well, geez, it’s astoundingly, powerfully simple.

But that’s not what I am talking about.

I just want to be included in a mindset that simply asks, “where can I get this locally?” for every single purchasing decision made by as many people as humanly possible, every day of the year. Not to keep me inbusiness, in particular, but because the more that happens, the more the meshwork of our entire local economy becomes so much stronger and bouncy and generous.

It’s not a “Small Business Saturday” concept. It’s thinking it all through and recognizing that every single purchase matters, big and small, all the time.

Chelsea and Willow Tree are enjoying this year a very gratifying demonstration of appreciation for what we contribute to our local percolating economy.

Our little cog in that wheel. It feels

very good. We work very hard all year long, every year. But we’re not so “special” (well, ok, we are that special if you ask me, but I just might be biased). Every single indie business is in the same boat. And as you know, it’s all of our healthiness that makes the difference.

It’s Christmas time. Enjoying success happens one customer at a time that makes a decision to contribute to that success, but it is felt particularly strongly at this time of year. I’m very grateful, as are all of us independent businesses that have earned your support. Together, we make our Downriver community thrive. More and more people are feeling this in their minds and hearts.

It’s a trend. It’s a shared feeling of community.

Believe me, it all adds up to a very warm feeling, my friends.

We (my wife, Janelle and I) add to that feeling of warmth by saying nice, positive, warm things about every local place we can.

I think we can all help stem the tide of apartness by caring about each other. Selfishly, being nice and appreciative makes me feel I can help.

It’s pretty addictive stuff.

Merry Christmas to all. Thank you to all.

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 25

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

Read and Save at RIVERVIEWREGISTER.COM

Page 26 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

RESIDENT FIRE ACADEMY Presented by the Riverview Fire Department — Monthly Good to Know Info — December’s Subject is SMOKE ALARMS

Smoke alarms are the most important tool you can have in your home. They provide the earliest detection and notification that could save you and your family by providing you with time to escape.

There are 3 kinds of smoke alarms: Photoelectric for smoke or smoldering fires lonization for very hot or flaming fires Combination alarms for both types of fires FEMA recommends you have both types in your home due to the unpredictability of fires.

Alarms can be purchased at any home improvement store, Meijer, Walmart, Sam’s Club or Costco.

New alarms are good for 8-10 years and do not need to have the battery replaced. They are a sealed unit and are to be thrown away when they stop working correctly, the battery wears out or you reach 10 years (whichever comes first). Older units need to have the battery changed at least once a year. These units should also be thrown away if they stop working correctly or you reach 10 years.

*ALL TYPES OF ALARMS SHOULD BE TESTED EVERY MONTH*

Alarms should be installed in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Remember to include attics, crawl spaces and basements. Try to place them at the highest point in the room but at least 8 inches away from any corners.

There are also alarms for people with hearing disabilities. They use strobe lights or vibration to alert the resident.

Riverview Fire Department would be happy to help with any questions you may have. If you should not be on a ladder, please call a family member or our department for installation assistance.

Riverview Fire Department -18500 Civic Park Drive Lobby hours 8-5 • Phone (734)281-4264

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 27

Riverview Recreations first-ever Snowman Building Contest!

Contest Date: Monday December 20 - Sunday January 30

Welcome to Riverview’s first ever snowman building contest. The contest will take place during Christmas break, through the end of January. All participants will have all day to build their snowman. There is “snow reason” to be bored or inside on a snow day, so get out with family and friends and get creative.

Photo Due Date: All Photos must be submitted by Sunday January 30. Winners will be announced Friday February 4.

RULES 1. The contest is open to all Riverview residents, ages 3-17. Participants must build their snowman in front of their home/apartment, or backyard!

2. Participants may use accessories (Clothing, fruits/veggies, sticks, pebbles, etc.) 3. Contestants are encouraged to add their own creative touches! It doesn’t need to be a traditional snowman. Get Creative and build an animal, a sculpture, your favorite movie character, etc.

4. You must email a picture of you and your snowman by 11:59pm, on Sunday, January 30th, to Ajohns@cityorRiverview.com a. Emails must also include Builder(s) names, address, and phone number.

5. Under no circumstances can your snowman include demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, expressions, ect.

6. Judging will take place the week of January 31 and announce winners Friday, February 4.

Prizes will be given to the top four snowmen! (one per household) 7. By submitting an entry, contestants grant Riverview Recreation permission to use said pictures on their social medias.

Join the fun!

Tiny Tykes Soccer/ Futsal • 3- and 4-year-olds January 10 - Feb 28 Every Monday 5:30- 6:30 p.m. • City Hall gym Little Bucs Soccer/ Futsal • 5- and 6-year-olds January 11- March 1 Every Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. • City Hall gym

Photo by Larry Caruso

For those of you with family or friends or business to conduct over on Grosse Ile, the news was good last week. After nearly two years, Wayne County finished repair work on the span and it was reopened to car traffic. The politicians came out and even had a ribbon cutting, which drew some derision from Grosse Ile residents inconvenienced for many, many months. The opening of the bridge will undoubtedly clear the traffic congestion on Jefferson near the Grosse Ile toll bridge, making getting around a little easier for Rivervie, Trenton and Wyandotte residents.

GET MOVING. GET MOTIVATED. • Indoor Tennis Courts • Personal Training • Tennis/Pickleball Lessons • Indoor Pickleball Courts • New Fitness Center • Event Rentals • Cardio Fitness Classes • Kids Fitness Classes • Birthday Parties & More!

$5.00

OFF Not valid with discounts or specials

We are located at the south end of Grosse Ile. Island Athletics is a full service facility staffed by experienced, service minded professionals

Soccer/ Futsal • 7- and 8-year-olds January 12 - March 2 Every Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. • City Hall gym The cost for each of these programs is $40 per child and there is a class size limit.

Please register online: secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog Like us on Facebook: Riverview Recreation Department

734-281-4219

9251 Groh Road • Grosse Ile • 734-752-6802 www.island-athletics.com

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

Grosse Ile free bridge reopens

Snowman Building Contest

Read and Save at RIVERVIEWREGISTER.COM

Page 28 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

This season rely on these healthy holiday snacks It’s that time of year again -- the gatherings, gift shopping and holiday stress is about to set in.

Instead of giving into unhealthy temptations this season, aim to make wellness a priority with healthy eating that still feels like a treat.

Asked to bring a dessert to a work or family function? Instead of choosing a pie or cake full of added sugar, go for something with a healthy twist like chocolate covered organic strawberries.

Make them even more health-conscious by choosing dark chocolate for dipping.

Choose healthy alternatives to common dinners.

Hungry for pasta? Pick whole wheat or multigrain noodles instead of enriched white pasta, as well as brown rice or quinoa over white rice.

When baking, try substituting applesauce for oil. If the holiday season gets the best of you, visit our practice to restore balance to your body. We’re here when you need us.

late to see us. Contact our team today if you’d like to book an appointment.

What’s causing your hip pain?

Did you know that between 30-4o percent of adults over 60 suffer from somedegree of regular hip pain? For many, this means that enjoying their golden years becomes filled with pain and difficult mobility instead of laughter and activities they love.

Some of the most common causes

include arthritis, bone fractures, and trochanteric bursitis, which is caused by inflammation in a liquid filled sac near the hip joint.

If you suffer from hip pain, you have more options than just taking pain pills.

Instead, consider visiting us for gentle, focused chiropractic care designed to address the root cause of your pain.

Whatever your age, it’s never too

Just taking a moment to say …

How it happened so quickly we aren’t sure, but with less than two full months of 2021 left, we wanted to hit pause for a second and share our thanks with you.

As your partner in health, we strive to bring you the best in natural wellness.

When you join us for an adjustment, we ask you to partner with us and trust in the power of chiropractic care.

Without your dedication and ability to show up and continue to work for thehealth you deserve, we wouldn’t get to do what we love every day.

Thank you for making what’s been a tough year for the world a little better for our team. As the year winds down and the holiday season begins, we just wanted to say thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to continuing to serve you for years to come.

From Cousineau Chiropractic

Still accepting students K-8

ENROLL NOW!

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 29

Twelve Riverview needy families were helped once again this year by the civic group Kiwanis Club of Riverview.

Thanks to the generous support from Riverview residents and businesses, the Kiwanis had the financial resources to once again feed those in need.

For about 20 years the civic organization has provided a complete Thanksgiving Dinner including a large turkey and dessert. The Kiwanis normally provide these dinners to 10 families. But with some very substantial help from Pastor Jeff McNally Jr. and Grace Point Church the two organizations were able to feed 12 families.

Kiwanis Director and Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift acknowledged that without the help of Schoolboard Vice-President Matt Dominski and the Riverview Community School District, this much needed project wouldn’t happen.

“With the recent retirement of Dr. Don Van Every from the Kiwanis Club, we were in desperate need of a

project manager.” Swift said. “Kiwanis President Diane Kinlen and Treasurer Debbie Apkarian stepped up and made sure this happened with Matt’s help.”

The Kiwanis each year shop at Meijer Woodhaven to purchase the food and deliver it to Seitz Middle School to be reassembled into individual meals.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

The civic group had plenty of help this year.

Through the efforts of the Riverview Community High School Key Club and the Seitz Middle School Builders Club, many hands made light work. We also had some extra help from family members of the Kiwanis.

The school district generously lets the Kiwanis store the food until it can be assembled and delivered. The students first separate the food items to ensure the accuracy of the purchase. Once the food items are counted they are then packed into boxes for a specific family.

Once the boxes are all packed, special treats are added for the children of the household.

The boxes are then loaded into vehicles for delivery by the Kiwanis.

This is a very labor intensive process, but one that needs to be done.

The Kiwanis would like to thank the school district for providing us with the list of families that needed the assistance.

$5 OFF ANY $40 PURCHASE

OFFER GOOD EXCLUSIVELY AT WOODHAVEN, SOUTHGATE, TAYLOR AND DEARBORN STORES. ONE COUPON PER HOUSEHOLD PLEASE. NO CASH VALUE. MAY NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. OFFER VALID THROUGH 1/15/22

PLU #81019 PLU #81019

WOODHAVEN 19295 West Rd. 734.671.6936

SOUTHGATE

15060 Eureka Rd. 734.720.9797

GROOMING AVAILABLE

TAYLOR

22124 Ecorse Rd. 313.295.6500

GROOMING AVAILABLE

DEARBORN

2621 Telegraph Rd. 313.278.4799

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

Kiwanis Club makes it Happy Thanksgiving for 12 families

Page 30 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Read and Save at RIVERVIEWREGISTER.COM

LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Excused: Councilmember Blanchette Also Present: City Manager Drysdale, Attorney Pentiuk and various department heads Approved Minutes of the Regular October 18, 2021 City Council Meeting, by unanimous vote.

Mayor Swift offered Public Comments.

Adopted a resolution in Support of the Riverview Hall of Fame and contributed $500.00 by unanimous vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. by unanimous vote.

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

Andrew M. Swift, Mayor

Robert McMahon, Finance/Purchasing Director

Acting for the City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.

Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette,,Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Also Present: City Manager Drysdale, City Clerk Hutchison, Attorneys Pentiuk and Morgan, Various Department heads and Councilmember-elect Gunaga and Robbins Meeting recessed into Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing the Proposed Renewal Gas Plant Project under a Non-aDisclosure Agreement, by unanimous vote.

The meeting recessed at 7:04 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m.

Roll Call: Mayor Swift, Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Approved Authorization for Signing of the Term Sheet and Contract Negotions by the City Manager for Landfill Gas Rghts and the Development of a Renewable Natural Gas Facility with Riverview Energy Systems by unanimous vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Ayes: Mayor Swift, Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Workman Nays: Councilmember Trombley Motion carried.

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

Andrew M. Swift, Mayor

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City CITY OF RIVERVIEW CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Workman Excused: Councilmember James Trombley Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk, Judge DiSanto, Council-elect Gunaga and Robbins Approved minutes of Regular and Special Council Meetings of November 1 and November 8, 2021, respectively, by unanimous vote.

The Mayor offered public comments.

Councilmember Towle was excused.

The Honorable Elizabeth DiSanto, 27th District Court Judge, administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected officials as certified by the Wayne County Board of Canvassers: Rita Gunaga, David Robbins and Dean Workman.

Adjourned meeting at 7:17p.m. by unanimous vote.

DETAILED MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.

Andrew M. Swift, Mayor

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

FORT ST. DOWNRIVER 12554 Southgate, MI

AUTO DETAILING 734-285-8770 Santa Jay Says...

Paintless Dent Repair

Give the gift of a clean car!

Gift certificates available!

LEASE TURN IN? Detail starting

at $59.99

Interior Repair

Interior Sanitizer with Detail!

• Cigarette Burns • Torn Seats • Carpet Repair

GIFT CERTIFICATES

For Car Wash & Detailing Great Gift & Stocking Stuffer!

Window Tint Complete Vehicle

10% OFF

Includes 4 Side Windows & Rear Window Any Shade of Tint

Bumper to Bumper, Inside and Out (includes: Clay Bar)

224

$

95

DOWNRIVER AUTO DETAILING

734-285-8770

With coupon. Not valid with any other offer. SSM

HEADLIGHT RENEWAL

24

$

95

Each Light • Regular $45.00 DOWNRIVER 734-285-8770 AUTO DETAILING

With coupon. Not valid with any other offer. SSM

COMPLETE DETAIL starting at $150.00

DOWNRIVER AUTO DETAILING

734-285-8770

With coupon. Not valid with any other offer. SSM

10% OFF

FABRIC PROTECTANT starting at $49.95 DOWNRIVER AUTO DETAILING

734-285-8770

With coupon. Not valid with any other offer. SSM

FloorLiner™ DigitalFit®

In the quest for the most advanced concept in floor protection, the talented designers and engineers at MacNeil Automotive have worked tirelessly to develop the most advanced DigitalFit® floor protection available today!

UP TO 40% OFF! Excellent Customer Service

Mon-Fri 9 am - 6 pm • Sat by appointment

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 31

After last season, Riverview girls hungry for more Who knows how high the Riverview girls basketball team could have soared last spring?

The Bucs were 15-2. They won the Huron League championship.

They beat Taylor 67-13 in the first round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament. Then they crushed Downriver League champion Trenton 58-28 to win the district crown.

And then, and then ... nothing.

A Trenton girl was discovered to have played in the district championship game with COVID-19.

The Pirate girls were in close contact with her and they were dumped into two week quarantine and dumped out of the state tournament.

It was a tough blow for a great team, a team that felt it still had more to prove. It was especially hard on the seniors.

It was tough for the school, too, but not as bad as it could have been because a fair number of players off that league and district championship team - including some of its stars return this season.

“We should be pretty good,” said veteran coach Rob Sauter, whose teams have won three straight Division 1 MHSAA district titles.

“The girls had a good summer and a good preseason.”

Sauter will carry 11 players on the roster this season, including five seniors. The 12-graders are led by four-year varsity player Rayah Kolbusz, who was second-team allHuron League last season.

Kolbusz is an excellent all-around player, but she is known for her longrange shooting. She is likely the best three-point shooting girl in the area and her high-arching rainbow shots have been pulling Riverview fans out of their seats for four years now.

The other seniors are Olivia Stergaidis and Maelyn Sorenson, who each played big roles on the team last year, and Madison Poe and Haley Guest.

The Bucs have just two juniors on the squad, but they are both good

The Riverview girls, Huron League and district champions last year, are hungry for more.

Rounding out the team are sophomores Brooklyn Poe and Josie Cangialosi and freshmen Maia Perez and Averi Westbay.

Riverview had a fairly easy time with Huron League and Downriverarea competition last year, so in an effort to get more competitive games, Sauter has gone in search of strong teams from outside the area. Among the new names on the schedule are Dearborn Divine Child, Chelsea and a couple of strong under-the-radar charter school teams.

“We could have a 3-4 record at the Christmas break and still be playing really, really well,” Sauter admitted.

The Bucs open the Huron League second Dec. 16 against archrival Grosse Ile. 2021 Riverview roster 3 Rayah Kolbusz 6 Josie Cangialosi 5 Maia Perez 10 Brooklyn Poe 11 Cadence Kaminske 21 Madison Poe 24 Olivia Stergaidis 31 Maelyn Sorenson 32 Elyssa Kincaid 34 Averi Westbat 44 Haley Guest

ones. Elyssa Kincaid and Cadence Kaminske have each been on the team since they were freshmen and they have each made an impact since the first time they set foot on the Riverview Community High School floor.

Kincaid, in particular, has a high profile. At 5-foot-10 she is big enough to play the post and dominate the backboards if she needs to. She is also a great ball-handler and a deft shooter.

She was first-team all league as a sophomore.

2021-22 schedule Dec. 16 Grosse Ile 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 29 Chelsea High (at Airport) 6:45 p.m.

Jan. 2 at Westfield Prep 7 p.m.

Jan. 6 at Milan 7 p.m.

Jan. 10 at Huron 7 p.m.

Jan. 13 at Jefferson 7 p.m.

Jan. 20 at Flat Rock 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 Airport 7 p.m.

Jan. 27 Monroe SMCC 7 p.m.

Jan. 31 at Grosse Ile 7 p.m.

Feb. 3 Milan 7 p.m.

Feb. 7 Huron 7 p.m.

Feb. 10 Jefferson 7 p.m.

Feb. 14 Flat Rock 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 at Airport 7 p.m.

Feb. 21 Monroe SMCC 7 p.m.

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

SPORTS

Read and Save at RIVERVIEWREGISTER.COM

Page 32 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Bucs to lean on talent as they gain experience HANK MINCKIEWICZ Riverview Register

Photo Larry Caruso

Gabriel Richard girls seek another solid season It’s an exciting time to be a Gabriel Richard girls basketball player.

The Pioneers return a boatload of talent this year from a team that won a Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 district championship and was eliminated from the state tournament by eventual state champion Grass Lake.

With the likes of Isabella Assimacopoulos and Haley Hand and others leading the way, coach Scott Lamb said he is looking forward to the coming season. The Pioneers have eight seniors on the roster this year and Lamb said one of their goals is to get to Calihan Hall on the U-DMercy campus for the Catholic League championship game.

Richard started its march toward its goal with a season-opening non-league win over neighboring Anderson on

Nov. 30.

The Pioneers jumped out quickly in the game and cruised to a 48-29 victory. Hnak and Assimacopoulos teamed up to score 41 of their team;s 48 points. Hand had a huge game with 25 points and Assimacopoulos added 16. Alexis Peterson and Allie Reyna also scored for Richard.

Richard scored the first eight points of the game and never looked back, The Pioneers led 15-6 after the first quarter and 32-10 at halftime.

The Pioneers then pounded Detroit Old Redford 62-6 and have since played Orchard Lake St. Mary and Roosevelt.

The Pioneers go to Grosse Ile Dec. 14 and host Monroe Jefferson (Dec. 18) and Southfield Christian (Jan. 4) before opening Catholic League AA play at home against Cabrini on Jan. 6.

Former Riverview player and now coach Marcus Voelz has put together a fine program in his time as the head man and his efforts paid off handsomely last season when the Pirates went 9-2 in Huron League play, won a district title and beat Monroe High in a regional game before falling in the regional finals to River Rouge.

Now, the climb kind of begins again.

The Bucs graduated quite a few players after last year’s run, including most of their starters.

“This is a brand new team,” said Voelz. “It’s a process getting them to where we need to be, but we are chugging along; we’re getting there.”

There are four returning players on the team, seniors Cal Lockhart, Brandon Millhorn and Landon Kincaid and junior Kolby Dorn.

The Bucs were dealt a heavy blow when the 6-foot-6, 240-pound Kincaid broke his leg in a football game against Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central.

The big senior is back on his feet and Voelz said he is “killing” rehab and the Pirates hope to have him back on the count after Christmas.

With Kincaid laid up for the time being, the Riverview starting five will consist of junior Shane McAlinden, junior Jayce Doyle, junior Jacob Tiberia, Dorn and Lockhart.

Voelz said while his team has only a few players with varsity experience, the Bucs are not hurting for athletes.

“We are pretty deep in terms of athleticism,” he said. “This is a deeply talented group. We’re going to play fast and run the court; we have the kind of guys to play that way.”

All 13 players on the roster are likely to contribute, starting with Jacob Tiberia’s twin brother, Jeff. Also, Millhorn, junior Jalen McCray, junior Caden McGrath, junior Nate Jones, junior Alex Sellman and sophomore Eron Mitchell.

With Kincaid out of the lineup for a while, Sellman, who is 6-foot-5, and Mitchell, who is 6-foot-6, give the Pirates some much needed inside presence.

2021-22 roster 0 Nate Jones, junior 1 Kolby Dorn, junior 2 Shane McAlindon, junior 4 Jeff Tiberia, junior 5 Jayce Doyle, junior 10 Brandon Millhorn, senior 11 Cal Lockhart, senior 12 Caden McGrath, junior 15 Jacob Tiberia, junior 22 Jalen McCray, junior 24 Alex Sellman, junior 25 Eron Mitchell, sophomore 32 Landon Kincaid, senior

As far as this year’s Huron League race goes, Voelz said he sees it as pretty wide open. Two teams have new coaches and most teams are in the same boat as Riverview, having graduated talented senior classes, he said.

Voelz said he thinks Fat Rock may surprise some people this year and he suspects Riverview, Airport and Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central will be among the top teams.

The Bucs opened the season at Saline and they will host Grosse Ile on Dec. 16.

Photo Larry Caruso

Brandon Kincaid

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 33

O

By Lily Paschke, Class of 2022

n November 21, Gabriel Richard Catholic High School junior Alyssa Shadik was given the opportunity to dance in a parade at Disney World. This was made possible through her participation on the Gabriel Richard dance team. Shadik has been a varsity dance team member for three years and is one of the team’s captains. “Our dance team went to UDA (Universal Dance Association) camp over the summer,” Shadik remarked, describing the opportunity. “There was an extra audition for All-American, an award given to dancers and cheerleaders who embody what it is to be a dancer or a cheerleader.” Shadik went on to audition, receive the All-American award, and earned the opportunity to dance in the Disney parade. Shadik described the experience as “magical,” and enjoyed the opportunity to make friends with others who received the AllAmerican honor. Shadik continued, “It made me feel really good about myself and it made me feel accomplished.” Shadik also added that she is very grateful for both her dance family at Gabriel Richard and also to UDA for the amazing opportunity.

Loaded, veteran Pioneers are hunting big prizes HANK MINCKIEWICZ Riverview Register

Oftentimes when you read a season preview story, you read something like this: The team had a great season last year and won a regional championship before falling in the state quarterfinals Now the team has to rebuild to reach the top of the mountain again.

You’re not going to read that here.

This preview is about the Gabriel Richard hockey team and the Pioneers did, indeed, have a great season last year. They won a regional title and they lost 4-1 to Chelsea in the state quarterfinals.

But there will be no rebuilding, or retooling or revamping this season at Richard. After losing to Chelsea, coach Rick DeSana’s team lost exactly zero players to graduation. That’s right, Richard was the best Division 3 team in the area and one of the top in the state last year with no seniors.

If ever there was a team that had reached “that year” status, it’s this year’s Pioneers. Richard has 10 seniors, eight juniors and one sophomore, a goalie.

To make sure his team is ready, DeSana upgraded the non-league portion of his schedule this season and the veteran Pioneers have responded.

In its first six games, Richard went 4-2. The Pioneers did lose to defending MHSAA Division 1 state champion Novi Detroit Catholic Central 2-1 and to Ohio powerhouse St. Ignatius 3-2, but they also dominated defending Division 2 state champ Birmingham Brother Rice 5-1 and another strong Ohio team from University School 7-1 and they beat Division 3 powerhouse Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett 3-0 and U-D Jesuit 5-1.

“I am proud of our schedule,” DeSana said. “I tried to make things as tough as possible for us.”

The backbone of this year’s Richard team is the defense.

“Probably the best group of defensemen I have had,” DeSana said.

Four of them are seniors and one is a junior. The seniors are Gavin Fink, Aiden Wishart, Matthew Vasquez and Vince Sensoli. Fink is a captain and Wishart and Sensoli are assistants. The other defenseman is junior Jack DeSana.

Up front, the Pioneers have four full

forward lines, three of which are almost equal. There are five seniors among the 12 forwards and the rest are juniors.

The Pioneers are currently skating this way: Junior Brody Kirkpatrick is on a line with big junior Brenden Padon and senior captain Sebastian Potter; junior Aidan Gonzalez skates with classmates Jim Monks and Rob Childs; junior Vince Palumbo centers junior Nic DiSanto and senior Nate Schwein; and seniors Nick Cole, Nick Poslajko and Nick Wisniewski form another line.

Senior Nick Abramhamson is the goaltender, with help from the team’s lone sophomore, Ryan Rainey.

“This is the most competitive group of hockey players I have ever had,” said DeSana, “it even shows in practice.”

If you want ot catch the Pioneers in action, they are next at home at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14 when another strong team, Detroit Country Day, comes to the Yack Arena for a game.

2021-22 roster 5 Aidan Gonzalez Forward Jr. 6 Vinny Sensoli (A) Defense Sr. 9 Robbie Chiles Forward Jr. 10 Jimmy Monks Forward Jr. 14 Gavin Fink (C) Defense Sr. 15 Aiden Wishart (A) Defense Sr. 17 Matthew Vazquez Defense Sr. 20 Nathan Schwein Forward Sr. 21 Nick Poslajko Forward Sr. 24 Sebastian Potter (C) Forward Sr. 26 Nick Cole Forward Sr. 28 Nicholas Wisniewski Forward Sr. 35 Ryan Rainey Goalie So. 44 Vince Palumbo Forward Jr. 45 Nicholas Abrahamson Goalie Sr. 61 Brenden Paden Forward Jr. 71 Jack Desana Defense Jr. 74 Brody Kirkpatrick Forward Jr. 86 Nic Disanto Forward Jr. 2021-22 schedule December 14 Country Day, 5 p.m.

December 17 Christmas tourney, 7:30 p.m.

December 18 Christmas tourney, TBD December 20 at Divine Child, TBD December 29 Wyandotte, 7:30 January 5 at Midland Dow, TBD January 6 University Liggett, 7:30 p.m.

January 12 Wyandotte, 7:30 p.m.

January 15 at Country Day, 4 p.m.

January 20 Allen Park, 7:30 p.m.

January 25 Carlson, 5:00 p.m.

January 27 at Riverview, 7:20 p.m.

February 3 at MIHL Showcase, TBD February 4 at MIHL Showcase, TBD February 5 at MIHL Showcase, TBD February 9 at Woodhaven, 5 p.m.

February 12 Grosse Pointe South, 3:20 p.m, February 21 Regionals, TBA

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

Gabriel Richard Student Shines at Disney World

Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939

Page 34 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

RIVERVIEW REGISTER • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • Page 35

Rebecca Howard Service Advisor

Jennifer Hostetler Service Advisor

Ashley Mandernach Service Advisor

Nicole Stasser Service Advisor

Purchase must be made at a participating U.S. GM dealer. See mycertifiedservicerebates.com for details and rebate form, which must be submitted by 3/31/22. Limit one rebate per VIN. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of debit card.

Offer ends 2/28/22.

13801 S. Telegraph • Taylor, MI 48180 • North of Eureka Rd. 734.287.2600 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR ASK A QUESTION, EMAIL US 24/7/365: SERVICE@TAYLORCHEVY.COM

Like Us On Facebook : RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Todd Varga Service Manager

Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939

Page 36 • DECEMBER 13 — ­­ JANUARY 14, 2022 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

White Furniture’s

CHRISTMAS SALE Furniture, Mattresses, Window Treatments & Decorative Accessories

FREE DELIVERY!

$499

WItH fREE lOCAl DElIVERy

FREE 2 YEAR LAY-A-WAY!

DOUBLE-SIDED MATTRESS

Twin $649 - Full $759 - Queen $799 - King $1099 • Fire Shield® Fiber • Gentle Support™ Aire • Down payment and monthly Gentle Support™ Foam • Hi IFD Foam Topper • Gel Active® Gel Memory Foam • Gel Active® payments required.

Gel Foam 800 Continuous Coil System with Foam Encasement • Serta® Support Foam lANE ROCKER REClINER OR WAll lANE lIft REClINER • 10 year warranty

Free delivery with a minimum $299 purchase delivered within 20 miles. lANE REClINER IN StOCK AS SHOWN

Presidential Suite Firm or Plush

HUGGER IN StOCK AS SHOWN

IN StOCK AS SHOWN

$499

$899

WItH fREE lOCAl DElIVERy

WItH fREE lOCAl DElIVERy

I-Comfort Limited Edition Mattress

10 year warranty Queen $999 • King $1399 Serta Adjustable Base Queen $599 Serta Adjustable Base King $699

TempActiv Gel Memory Foam. EverCool® Fuze Gel Memory Foam. Serta® Ultimate Edge® Foam Support Core

12 months interest free On any purchase 18 months interest free On any purchase over $999 48 months interest free On any purchase over $2999 Valid on orders placed during December 2021. With credit approval

by Wells fargo. monthly payments required. Special orders require a deposit. Plan code:8101-18month or 8102-48month

3025 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-282-2155

mon & fri: 9:00am - 8:30 tues, Wed, thur & Sat: 9:00am - 5:30pm Closed Sunday

See us on facebook at: facebook.com/whitefurniture

A local family business serving southeast Michigan since 1946

HOURS:

whitefurniture.com