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Save the dates Riverview Summerfest is a now a highlight on the Downriver summer calendar Hank Minckiewicz Riverview Register

From humble beginnings the Riverview Summerfest has grown into one of the featured events on Downriver’s summer calendar.

The three-day spectacular features everything from carnival food and rides to concerts and kayaks and even helicopter rides.

The 2019 Summerfest runs Friday, June 14, Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at Young Patriots Park and there is something for festival-goers of all ages.

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As the company has expanded, it has continued this tradition with our customers throughout the country.

Wade Shows now owns over 100 amusement rides and attractions and services over 15 million people each year. Wade Shows plays more state fairs than any other carnival in history.

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RIVERVIEW RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS EVERYDAY SCIENCE WITH PROFESSOR RAY Come explore the eye popping world of science. This hands on class will show children the wonders of science and how it applies to everyday life. Professor Ray is a retired science teacher who performs shows at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. Instructor: Professor Ray City Hall Activity Area • Ages: 5-11 Mondays June 24 –July29 (No class July 1) #3300 Cost: $40.00

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Limit: 25

SUMMER PRESCHOOL PLAY WITH MS. LISA Indoor/outdoor play for your preschooler including summer projects, stories, crafts, science exploration, sensory play, cooking activities and sports. This class is definitely “hands-on” and we’ll get very messy! Wear washable play clothes!

Ages: 3-4 years (Must be potty trained and be 3 before June 1, 2019) Instructor: Lisa Kardos Scout Cabin in Memorial Park Tuesdays June 25 – July 30 #3100 Cost: $50.00

9:00-12:00 p.m.

Limit: 21

SUMMER FUN WITH FRIENDS Children will enjoy fun and engaging summer activities that include creative arts, group games, team building skills, cooking, outdoor and water play, discovery and adventure with friends! We will also have special guest presenters from the community. Instructor: Lisa Kardos Scout Cabin in Memorial Park • Ages: 5-10 Tuesdays June 25 – July 30 #3101 Cost: $50.00

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Limit: 21

JR. CHEFS Do you enjoy making and eating new dishes? Come put your preparation skills and taste buds to the test as we explore new and delicious recipes! Kids will be given a supply list for each class that will include items like: measuring cup, spatula, mixing bowls, baking dish, cutting board, knife, etc. Instructor: Dora Prusaczyk Community Center Building • Ages: 10-12 Thursdays June 27 – August 1 (No class July 4) #3600 Cost: $75.00

11:30-1:00 p.m.

Limit: 10

PKSA KARATE PKSA Karate instruction. All students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the session. Optional uniforms are available for purchase the first night of class. A responsible adult must remain on site during the class. Instructor: Timothy Gasiewski City Hall Gym • Ages: 6-12 Tuesdays June 18 – July 30 (No class July 2) #3200 Cost: $40.00

6:00-6:45 p.m.

ADULT PROGRAMS SUMMER SHAPE UP & TONING Shaping up this summer can be so much fun! Following an action packed low impact cardio session, the use of light weights will reshape your body from head to toe. Abdominal core strength and flexibility round out this awesome workout.

All equipment is provided. Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti June 3 thru June 24 • 4 weeks A1 Mondays

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#5004 1 class per week/per 4 week session $16.00 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00 RHYTHM WALKING FITNESS This cardiovascular class uses walking patterns to get the job done. No jumping allowed here, just getting down to some great tunes with a reasonable approach.

Plan on taking 3500-4500 steps. Class includes lightweight training (no floor work) and balance work. Finish with a relaxing stretch and you’re good to go!

Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti June 3 thru June 24 • 4 weeks D1 Mondays 9:00-10:00 a.m.

City Hall Gym #5005 1 class per week/per 4 week session $16.00 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00 RESTORATIVE/YIN YOGA Come one come all! Back to the basics. Come take relaxing poses with us as we take time to find inner peace and mindfulness. All ages welcome! Bring a mat and water bottle. Blocks and bolsters will be provided. Instructor: Kayla Rohde June 19 thru August 7 • 8 weeks Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 p.m. Community Center #5901 8 weeks $64.00 #4505 Walk-in per class $10.00 AQUA AEROBICS This higher intensity class is designed to improve cardio conditioning, alternating with strength/balance and core training segments. Water can provide up to 12 times more resistance than air, making it beneficial for strength and mobility training as well as improved cardiovascular conditioning. It also gives knees and backs a break from land based cardio workouts. Non-swimmers welcome and this class is for any age and ability. Noodles and foam weights provided. Please bring a pair of 1 to 5 pound hand weights. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Seitz Middle School Pool • 8 weeks AQ1 Tuesdays June 18 – August 6 9:00-10:00 a.m.

AQ2 Thursdays June 20 – August 15 (No class July 4) 9-10:00 a.m. #6700 1 class per week $32.00 #6701 2 classes per week $60.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 30 MINUTE ARMS EXPRESS For those with a busy schedule or those starting off in getting fit, you picked the right class -30 Minute Arms Express Workout! A quick, fun workout targeting the muscles in your arms, chest and back. A great way to tone your muscles, reduce arm flab and improve your flexibility. Please bring 1 to 5 pound weights.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar 10 weeks • City Hall Gym F1 Wednesdays June 12 – August 14 #6706 1 class per week $30.00 #6707 Walk in $5.00

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CARDIO DRUMMING Cardio drumming combines easy-to-follow cardio moves with strength training and drumming. This fun, whole body workout is designed to be either low, mid or high impact- you decide how hard you work! This class can also be done seated for those who cannot stand during the workout. Classes include a warm up, cardio workout, toning, and a cool down/stretching session. Please bring your own 65 - 75 cm stability or yoga ball along with large plastic rope handled bucket for your stability ball to rest in. Bring drumsticks or purchase drumsticks in class.

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FROM THE LIBRARY

A universe of stories

This summer at the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library A SKY FULL OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Summer is a fabulous opportunity to get outside and make plans to catch up with loved ones and some great new books! We are adding new books and magazines to our shelves weekly and they are yours to borrow for up to three weeks at a time. Don’t have a library card? No sweat! Library cards are always free and it only takes a few minutes to register. Children who are five years or older can get their own library card with a little help from their parent or guardian.

The gift of access to thousands of books is priceless and a great tool in helping to combat the dreaded summer slide.

As a public library, we take our role in combating summer slide seriously.

Children who are reading during the summer have the best chance at improving their reading skills and developing confidence—both of which help start a student out on the right foot for their new school year.

Summer programming at the library is a fantastic way to keep children active, entertained and engaged by learning how to work cooperatively, developing positive attitudes about books, furthering their sense of discovery and staying motivated to read outside of school.

In an effort to keep readers motivated to read and learn throughout the summer, we will be giving out stellar prize bags to children ages 0-12 who read a minimum of 10 hours from June 17-August 12.

Three children that go above the minimum required and read the most minutes for the entire program will earn a special prize basket.

Those interested in participating can register at the circulation desk and receive their reading logs starting June 17. Readers who complete the minimum of 10 hours can pick up their prize bag at the circulation desk from Aug. 12 - 30. All reading logs are due to the Library by August 12 to qualify for the grand prize contest.

Registration is required for each child participating.

Our youth readers aren’t the only

group we are hoping to motivate and celebrate this summer…teens and adults have special contests and incentives planned just for them!

Teens ages 12-17 are invited to win a prize basket by reading and reviewing their newly discovered books.

From June 17-August 9, teens are encouraged to read as many books as they can, fill out a quick book review form and submit them to the Library.

The two teens who read and review the most books will win! Winners will be notified by phone. Review forms are available at the circulation desk from June 17-August 9. No registration required.

Readers 18+ have the opportunity to win one, or all five, of our fantastic adult reading baskets filled with edible treats, books, fun trinkets and more! Readers fill out a reading slip for each book, magazine, newspaper, or audiobook they read (or listen to) and place it in the entry box for the basket they hope to win. At the end of summer reading, five people will win one of their chosen baskets. The more you read, the greater the chances are of winning! Winners will be notified by phone. No registration required.

HUNGRY KIDS DON’T READ: Breaking Bread Together @ the Riverview Library June 24 – August 7 The staff at the Riverview Library knows that children who are hungry cannot concentrate, suffer from physical and emotional issues and cannot fully participate successfully with Library activities and other summer fun. During the summer months, many children who usually receive reduced or free breakfast and lunch at school are living their summer months in food insecure households. We are hoping that we can help bridge the gap over the summer by offering healthy, free lunches on our activity days, J June 24-August 5. Children ages 0-18 can enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink during the all-ages storytimes on Monday and bagged lunches on Wednesdays and Thursdays during storytimes and special events. Lunches

will be available from 11a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Lunches must be eaten at the Library and cannot be carried out.

You do not have to be a resident of Riverview to take advantage of our programming nor is there an income requirement to break bread with us each week! If you have any questions, please contact us through email rvml14300@gmail.com or by calling 734-283-1250. We hope to see you soon and often!

A UNIVERSE OF STORIES: Summer Reading Schedule June 17 – August 7, 2019 STORIES & CRAFTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! All Ages Storytimes Mondays at 11 a.m.

June 24 – August 5 Reading & space enthusiasts of all ages will hear space-themed stories, play games and make a take-home, keepsake craft. Free pizza lunch provided to participants ages 0-18.

Lunch includes 1 piece of pizza per child and a drink.

Registration is required. Only registrants are guaranteed lunch and craft materials.

Registration begins June 3.

TODDLER & PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

June 26 – August 7 Wednesdays is just for our lil’ ones.

Toddlers and Preschoolers ages 0-5 can join us for stories, songs and games. Bagged lunch provided.

Only registrants are guaranteed lunch. Registration is required.

Registration begins June 3.

GALACTIC SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! June 17 – August 5 Monday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.

PBS DOCUMENTARY PREVIEW: Chasing the Moon All ages The Riverview Library will show a 30-minute preview of PBS’s special three-night event American Experience: Chasing the Moon. This

six-hour documentary centers on the space race, from its earliest beginnings to the monumental achievement of the first lunar landing in 1969 and beyond.

We will be watching an excerpt from “Part Three: Magnificent Desolation” that takes a look back at the tension and excitement surrounding the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, all the way up until the lunar module lands on the moon.

Registration is required.

Registration begins June 3.

Thursday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m.

Nerf War! with Joel Tacey Ages 6+ Patrons will run, dodge and dive as they try to outwit & out-last the competition during NERF Mobile Games! All NERF equipment provided. Bagged lunch provided.

Registrants are guaranteed lunch.

Registration is required. Registration begins June 17.

Tuesday, July 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Drummunity!

Ages 4+ Join us in this high energy and fun circle of hand drums & percussion toys. Come & help us develop our own special Riverview Community sound. No musical experience is necessary.

Registration is required.

Registration begins June 17.

Thursday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Space Science Experiments with Ms. Wassick Ages 6+ Come & join us for a fun hour of awesome space-themed science experiments using items typically found in the kitchen. Ms. Wassick will do a variety of experiments including making edible slime and creating lunar colors that dance on a milky surface. Bagged lunch provided.

Registrants are guaranteed lunch.

Registration is required. Registration begins June 24.

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VIEW FROM THE BENCH

New judge Elizabeth DiSanto surprised by some things she sees In the four months since Elizabeth DiSanto took the 27th District Court bench, she has met with surprises — good and bad — even though she served as the court’s magistrate for nine years and had an insider point of view of how the system works.

“The most Paula Neuman surprising thing about being a judge, thus far, is how moving it is for a defendant to succeed in achieving various goals set forth for probation and/or bond,” said DiSanto, a Wyandotte resident.

That’s the good surprise. Then there’s this: “Another surprise has been the amount of disrespect some people, and even some attorneys, have for the bench and the legal system as a whole,” DiSanto said.

Her responsibilities have increased since she was elected to the bench, but she’s working hard and also putting in efforts to expand the court’s impact.

For one thing, DiSanto has brought court proceeding to schools in an effort to reach out to kids in middle school and high school about their actions and consequences.

“Holding a court session in high school is impactful on students because it’s happening right in front of them,” she said. “Sometimes, young individuals do not believe something happens unless they see it happening.

Many students need to hear certain facts and see the consequences of decisions made by individuals.”

For another thing, the judge is in the process of applying for a grant to establish a district mental health court — a court modeled after drug court and established because so many people with serious mental health problems end up in the criminal justice system.

According to the state of Michigan, where more than 20 mental health courts are already in place: “Mental health court diverts select defendants with mental illness into judicially-supervised, community-based treatment. Defendants are invited to participate following a specialized screening and assessment, and they

27th District Court Judge Elizabeth DiSanto

may choose to decline participation.

For those who agree to the terms and conditions of community-based supervision, a team of court staff and mental health professionals work together to develop treatment plans and supervise participants in the community.

“Participants appear at regular status hearings during which incentives are offered to encourage adherence to court

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conditions, sanctions for nonadherence are handed down, and treatment plans and other conditions are periodically reviewed for appropriateness.”

Said DiSanto: “I see firsthand the number of defendants that need mental health treatment. Often, the defendant is not receiving the treatment he or she needs while in custody.”

Participating in a mental health court allows a defendant to get treatment,

to take accountability for his or her actions, and to have a measure of control of his or her treatment, she said.

For the right defendant, it can mean treatment instead of jail.

“I am keenly aware of individuals that self-medicate with alcohol and other substances to mask the mental illness he or she suffers from,” DiSanto said. “One of the goals of the mental health court is to help the participant acknowledge that, and learn coping mechanisms.”

State data from 2009-13 shows that mental health court participants have a significantly lower rate of recidivism — committing more crimes — than those who are processed through “regular” court.

How does the DiSanto, who deals daily with case after case involving people who been at the very least irresponsible, keep from losing faith in humanity?

“I have spent a lot of time in public service arenas, as well as having been a family law attorney,” she said. “I would see people in the most raw and vulnerable states. I understand people have many different issues they may be going through on any given day. While many of the cases before me involved irresponsible decisions, some of those individuals are one-time offenders.

They learn from their irresponsible decisions.”

She has less sympathy for defendants who commit violent and dishonest crimes, however.

“My favorite part of the job is when I can make a difference in an individual’s life, and try to help him or her accept accountability for his or her decisions,” DiSanto said.

Getting that person to accept accountability is often the most challenging part of the job, she added.

In her spare time, she loves to be with her husband and three children, and she enjoys watching and playing various sports. DiSanto is very active in the community in a variety of ways, including Wyandotte Rotary and Trenton-Riverview Fraternal Order of Police Lodge.

“I wanted to become a judge so that I could contribute in a more significant way to the communities I represent and reside in,” she said.

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This year we Andrew Swift have a couple of issues that arose at the same time.

The first is the record number of days of rain we’ve experienced since the beginning of May. And the other is a new vendor to Riverview for the cutting of city property including all subdivision entrances, city hall, fire department, parks, ballfields, easements on several roads many other areas.

It is my opinion that our new vendor does not have the ability to perform his contractual commitment.

There is a process in place that we will follow to see if we can get the company to perform. If not, then we will look elsewhere. I ask for your patience while we do what we can to improve the situation.

On a much lighter topic, I hope you and your family were able to attend our Memorial Day Ceremony.

It took place on Memorial Day at the Riverview Veterans Memorial. The nearly 300 flags were placed around the reflection pond with the help of several volunteers, including the football team from the high school on the Thursday preceding the event.

On the morning of the event, members of the Seitz Middle School and Riverview Community High School Bands played patriotic songs while the crowd gathered. Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 1659 and Boy Scout Troop 1659 passed out water and American Flags as people arrived.

The ceremony began with the arrival of the motorcycle procession that began at the American Legion Post 389. I normally have the honor of leading the procession, but a health issue prevented me from attending this year. My son Paul, stepped up to lead the ride to Young Patriots Park.

With an escort by the Riverview

Police Department, assisted by the Michigan State Police, the ride worked its way to the park via the footpath around the pond.

Once the 40-plus motorcycles from the American Legion Riders, Ford Motorcycle Club, The Enforcers Motorcycle Club and Hogs in Ministry arrived and parked the ceremony was able to begin.

I’d like to thank Mayor Pro-tem James Trombley for filling in for me and carrying in the City of Riverview Flag. The guest speaker this year was Mr. Michael Ceaser. He gave an inspirational speech which was well received by all those in attendance.

Each year the committee tries to add something new. This year it was the combining the performances of the middle and school bands with the bagpiper who was performed last year.

From what I’ve heard from many who attended, there wasn’t a dry eye in the park when they concluded their performance of Amazing Great.

This wasn’t an easy task and a great big “Thank You” goes out to Mr. Bill Beson and the band along Mr. Tyge Cawthon the bagpiper for their outstanding performance.

The Riverview Veterans Memorial Committee does an outstanding job of putting all this together. They are always looking for more help and if you may be interested in helping please let me know. We had few new people join us this year and it makes the work that much more fun and a little easier.

With Riverview Summerfest right around the corner, I’d like to invite you come out on Sunday, June 16 at 12:30 p.m. The Kiwanis of Riverview will be hosting “Rosco the Clown” in the Ceaser Pavilion. Rosco has performed all over the state at many different venues. He puts on a very family friendly show that provides plenty of laughs for all those who attend. Balloon animals will be made for all those who attend who are kids or kids at heart.

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Gavin Pounders of Mrs. Culverhouse’s class shows off his ice cream.

Students enjoy Ice Cream Social Earlier this spring the Kiwanis of Riverview held their First Annual Spring Canned Food Drive. Nearly 1,300 canned goods were collected from all five of the district’s schools.

All of the canned goods were donated to the St. Cyprian Food Bank.

The class at each school that collected the most canned goods were each rewarded with an ice cream party. The chocolate and vanilla ice cream, along with all the required serving materials were provided by the Kiwanis.

The winning classes were Mrs. Culverhouse’s fourth-grade

class at Memorial School, Mrs. Hartley’s second-grade class at Forest Elementary, Mrs. Hayden’s combination fourth- and fifth-grade class at Hunting and Mr. Jenkins ninth-grade class at Riverview Community High School.

At the Seitz Middle School the canned food drive was performed by the new Kiwanis sponsored Builder’s Club. The Builder’s Club will be rewarded with a school year dinner sponsored by the Kiwanis for sponsoring the canned food drive along with the many other events they participated in.

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Here is the background of the VFW Buddy Poppy Program While looking through some old files, I came upon the May, 2017 edition of our VFW Magazine. Gracing the cover was the very lovely Hollywood actress, Doris Day, who recently passed on at the age of 97.

The photo was from the year 1950 during the years that Hollywood stars glamorized the Buddy Poppy Program. That photo prompted me to do a little research and put this David Dyer article together.

When the first shots of World War I were fired in the summer of 1914, Canada, as a member of the British Empire became involved in the war. In April of 2015 Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae was stationed in the trenches near Ypres, Belgium in an area known as Flanders.

During the bloody second battle of Ypres, in the midst of the warfare, McCrae’s friend, 22-year-old Lieutenant Alexis Helmen was killed by artillery fire and buried in a makeshift grave.

The following day McCrae, after seeing the field of makeshift graves blowing with wild poppies wrote what would become the most famous war poem ever written. Here it is word for word as he wrote it: IN FLANDER’S FIELD In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below, We are the dead, Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved and now we lie, In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe, To you, from failing hands we throw, The torch, be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us, who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, In Flanders Fields The poppy soon became the flower of remembrance for the men and women in Britain, France, The United States and Canada who have died in service to their country. McCrae’s poem continues to be an important part of Remembrance Day Celebrations in Canada and Europe as well as Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day in the United States.

Our VFW Post 7310 conducts poppy sales annually.

Profits from these sales continue to increase each year.

These profits are used exclusively: l. For the aid, assistance, relief and comfort of needy or disabled veterans or members of the Armed Forces and their dependents and the widows and

‘States in a bag’ Huntington Elementary School 4th grade students each selected a state to research for a “State in a Bag” project. After researching, students found items to represent their state’s economy, resources, tourism, geography, history, and sports.

orphans of deceased veterans.

2. For the maintenance and expansion of the VFW National Home and other facilities devoted exclusively to the benefit and welfare of the dependents, widows, and orphans of disabled, needy or deceased veterans or members of the Armed Forces.

3. For necessary expenses in providing entertainment, care and assistance to hospitalized veterans or members of the Armed Forces.

4. For veteran’s rehabilitation welfare and service work.

5. To perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces and to comfort survivors.

From its inception, the Buddy Poppy Program has helped the VFW live up to its motto, “to honor the dead by helping the living.” The Buddy Poppy – small red flower symbolic of the blood shed in World War I by millions of Allied Soldiers in defense of freedom – was originally sold to provide relief for the people of war-devastated France. Later, its sale directly benefited thousands of disabled and down-and-out American Veterans.

Residents encouraged to participate in Senior Olympics Residents over the age of 50 are invited to compete with residents from 17 other Wayne County communities in the annual Downriver Senior Olympics, this year hosted by the city of Southgate on July 22-26.

Communities involved in the Downriver Senior Olympics are: Riverview, Allen Park, Brownstown, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron Twp., Lincoln Park Melvindale, River Rouge, Rockwood, Rmulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven and Wyandotte.

Registration forms and event payment must be completed and submitted to the senior center no later that June 30. No late entries will be accepted. No event changes will be permitted and no on-site registrations will be accepted.

The age categories are Cass A (5059), Class B (60-69), Class C (70-79), Class D (80-84) and Class E (85-plus).

The $7 registration fee will include a t-shirt. Senior Coordinators will receive a confirmation letter for all their

participants showing the vents in which they are entered.

Senior participants should check with their Coordinator for rules, t-shirts, maps, event details, banquet tickets and additional information.

There will be a Unity Awards Banquet to recognize Senior Olympic participants, medal winners and sponsors on Friday, July 29 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. Tickets are $16 each and must be purchased in advance.

Medals will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place finishers. The golf competition will also have medals for the longest drive and closest to the pin.

In case of inclement weather, the Downriver Senior Olympics Board reserves the right to cancel or postpone events. In the case of insufficient registration, and event will be canceled.

Participants will be given the option to move down a category of an event canceled due to lack of participation, but they may not move up a division.

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A thriving Downriver is my responsibility Most indie retail people I know choose not to scream bloody murder about unfair competition, national chains and internet parasites. They choose to keep their nose to the grindstone, focused entirely on doing their jobs better, upping their game, being better every Peter Rose day.

That’s what I do, so much so that I wonder where I find the time to write what I write. The fact is, though, that I have this opportunity to share thoughts and opinions to residents in four local communities. To not write would be an abdication of responsibility. I suppose you could say that someone else would pick up the sword and keep on. That would be good. But I’m not so sure, so I’ll keep writing for a while.

It took me a while to pick up this gauntlet. I was like a lobster in a boiling pot; I knew it was happening but didn’t want to really get it. Once I understood, though, I couldn’t get it out of my head.

Organizations like the American Independent Business Alliance captured my attention, providing me with a steady stream of awarenessbuilding information that ultimately led to the formation of a localism organization that will serve the entire city of Wyandotte.

That organization will do its own marketing, apart from this column.

It’s not unfair to say, though, that the entire point of my column for the last 24 months has been advocacy for local and independent businesses.

National chains have national money marketing them. They rely on the ability to gain market share through the sharing of those costs in any big market like Detroit with the other stores in their chain. They can dominate, creating top of mind awareness, while smaller businesses can do no such thing.

All “small” can do is be vastly superior to the chains that are ultimately their own worst enemy.

Creativity, energy, infinitely stronger connection to the populace they serve, all are the hallmark of small and local.

I’ve been advocating for supporting

that since I started writing. Supporting that energy is energizing in and of itself. It’s addictive, it’s exhilarating, it’s satisfying. And since those folks have no time to whine or be

perceived as whining while Rome burns (as it were), it has been my great pleasure in doing that work for them.

In the face of the reality that hypermarkets sell gift cards for every

national chain you can imagine, extending their reach just by having gift cards in a rack in other stores, it is not insane to believe that the edge that’s created that way could stand some push-back from someone not connected to those other local businesses, but every bit in their corner.

I believe that really, all retail has been experiential since forever. If you don’t enjoy yourself in my store, you aren’t coming back. If we fail to impress, if we are perceived as indifferent or inattentive (as I find far too often in my travels), we cause our own demise. We, then, are not the victim of the corporatism that nauseates me. Independence is passion, or it fails. So my personal advocacy for Indie is not so much for the lazy business people, but for the people that light it up, the businesses that ignite the imagination of those that find those stores.

I find passion and ignition in all manner of operations I visit, and I try to learn from it and share it when I find it. Because that passion, as powerful as it may be, needs advocacy to extend and magnify its voice.

More importantly, and tellingly: As much as I do this for those guys, the bigger truth is that I do this for me. I need my world to be populated by uniqueness, not cookie cutter sameness. And my world is everywhere I go.

It’s why I pick up trash on the sidewalks, and not just in Wyandotte.

I get to choose how my world looks, how my world acts. I want it to be prettier, I want it to be cooler. I want more resources circulating in my world, and I know that if there is any chance for that to happen, it will begin with me. It’s responsibility; it’s selfishness every bit as much.

Everything I write is an effort to get people to share this obsession. It’s not someone else’s responsibility to make indie thrive; it’s mine. It’s mine to change for the better, or worse, if I abdicate and disconnect.

My job is to get some of my readers to accept those responsibilities and connect the dots as well. So that you, too, think it’s your job to ensure that the towns you love are vibrant, clean, and compelling. Because that’s how you want YOUR world to be, too!

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A Serendipity Cakery is owned by Tammie & Alan Bachran, who started the business in her kitchen in 2012. They opened a storefront in Wyandotte in 2015 and recently expanded to a larger facility in Riverview, the new address is 18100 Fort St. The new store offered a chance to expand her business and it also has a separate party room that can accommodate up to 50 people. So now, not only can A Serendipity Cakery bake the cake and treats for your birthday parties, they can host them, too!

Some of the treats that Serendipity offers are cakes, cake drops, cupcakes and chocolate-dipped items. Among the things the bakery has dipped in yummy chocolate are chips, pretzels and rice crispy treats.

While A Serendipity Cakery specializes in fanciful food, this bakery does serious work, too. If you are getting married, don’t choose your cake until you stop in and see what A Serendipity Cakery has to offer. Tammie can also create cakes for anniversaries, graduations, showers, retirement parties and fundraising events. She can even add edible pictures to her creations.

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Like many professions, Chiropractors are required to take continuing education classes to stay current with advances in health care. But Chiropractors seek natural drug-free alternatives. Recently while attending one of these classes, I was exposed to something called Neurofeedback.

Neurofeedback is by no means a new development. In fact it has been in use for decades. I sat in a chair and a skull cap was placed on my head. I had to sit there for 14 minutes, seven with my eyes open and seven with my eyes closed. The computer simply recorded my brain wave activity.

The test called an EEG was completed and the results were compared in a database with thousands of other results. It reported different areas of my brain that were not performing as well as they should.

Next came the treatment with Neurofeedback. I watched a movie that I was able to choose. So you can watch anything you like. I had to wear glasses that look like a large pair of safety

glasses; the only difference was these glasses had small flickering lights on them.

You wear headphones to hear the movie. The volume goes up and down while the picture gets light and dark.

These things cause your brain to try and correct them.

Those things combined with the flickering lights create exercises for your brain.

The immediate effect made me a little tired. A little later, I felt I was thinking clearer, like a fog had lifted.

That night I slept better than I had in years. Uninterrupted sleep is important for healing.

Each session lasts for 30 minutes.

Initially the effects only lasted a short time but with each additional treatment the improvements lasted for longer. The number of sessions needed is different for everyone.

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Rosco the Clown returns this year to the Riverview Summerfest activities On Sunday, June 16, starting at 12:30pm, in the Ceaser’s Pavilion, a Summerfest favorite - Rosco the Clown - will perform.

There is no admission fee for this one hour of pure family fun and entertainment. Rosco is an expert at making balloon animals and figures. The children loved him last year and the Kiwanis of Riverview have contracted with him again this year. This event takes place immediately following the fishing derby.

Rosco has been performing for audiences for more than 26 years. He is known as Michigan’s Favorite Clown and is a member of Clowns of America. He has performed for numerous clubs, organizations, schools, and corporate picnics.

Rosco has been the featured speaker for the Kiwanis of Riverview’s Top 10 Dinner held at the end of May for many years.

Everyone from Grandma and Grandpa to youngest grandchild will enjoy this lighthearted show.

SUMMERFEST Continued from page 1 carnival on the road today. The company has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on initiatives such as replacing the lighting on our rides with LED lighting, purchasing the most fuel-efficient generators available, using bio-diesel when available for our power plants and initiating midway recycling programs with our fair partners.

Wade’s goals are to provide the most thrilling rides, top safety and employee training, the best customer service amenities and the greenest possible company to our fairs and events.

Here are the events scheduled for each day: FRIDAY Summerfest begins at 4 p.m. with the opening of the Wade Shows carnival rides and the midway, the opening of craft and community booths and the opening of the Riverside Kayaks booth. The midway runs until 11:30 p.m., the crafters until 9 and the kayakers until 8.

Also on Friday evening, enjoy Children’s Pony Ranch and Petting Zoo from from 5-9 p,m.; a classic car show from 5-11 p.m.; Intrepid Helicopter Rides from 5-9 p.m.; and Carey Ann’s Clown Caravan Face Painting and Balloons from 7-10 p.m.

The helicopter rides are five minutes in duration and cost $40. Music begins at 7 p.m. when Mob Opera hits the stage, followed at 9 by Riverview’s own Ray Street Park.

At 10 p.m. the highlight of the weekend happens as the fireworks shoot from the top of the Land Preserve. Riverview’s fireworks are generally considered the best in the area because of the height from which they are launched and because Riverview is able to use larger pyrotechnic shells than most other surrounding communities.

SATURDAY A full day of fun begins with the opening of the carnival and the craft and community booths at noon. Also at noon, the Riverview High School and Seitz

Middle School bands will perform and the Kayak Connection and helicopter rides will reopen. Also, Carousel Acres Petting Farm and Pony Rides will made an appearance.

The beer tent opens at 1 p.m. and the Riverview Has Talent Show runs from 1-2 p.m.

Throughout the afternoon and evening, the Riverview Fire Department and the Riverview Police Department, with police dog Reno, will be on hand to meet and greet fair-goers.

The cardboard Boat Races happen at 4 p.m. and the Tug of War is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Meet superheroes Deadpool, Spiderman, Robin and others and watch their stunt show from 5-6 p.m. The superheroes are followed

by Medieval Fire and show from 6-7 p.m.

The Summit 5K Run up the hill at Riverview Highlands happens at 7 p.m. and you can finish the night rocking out to the sounds of Atomic Radio from 7-11 p.m.

SUNDAY Two of the most family friendly parts of Summerfest kickoff Sunday with the Fishing Derby at 10:30 a.m. and the Rosco the Clown show at 12:30 p.m.

Kirk Rocks plays music from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and the carnival rides and midway are open from 1-6 p.m.

Summerfest is brought to you by title sponsor Ceaser Capital Management, along woth other sponsors: Beaumont, Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, C. E. Raines Co., DTE Foundation, Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C., Rivergate Health Care Center, W. F. Whelan Co., Carl’s Roofing, Carlise Wortman Associates, Colonial Village Cooperative, Concessi’s Inc., Daly Merritt Insurance, Deanna Boone State Farm, Power Home Remodeling, Riverview Towing, Siegel Chiropractic, Solo World Partners and The Bellaire Senior Living.

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Welcome, new Buccos!

There were lots of smiles and good times recently as The Riverview Community School District held its annual Kindergarden roundup and welcomed lots of new students to the district. The Riverview Pirate mascot and a pirate minion were on hand to welcome the youngsters and their parents.

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Used Book Sale @ the Riverview Library 14300 Sibley Road, Riverview

June 14-16

We will be set up: June 14 • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

June 15 • 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

June 16 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

We will also have sweet treats for sale!

All monies donated will help fund our youth programming.

We will be accepting donations of used books/media until June 12, 2018.

Please drop off all gently-used donations to the Library during our hours of operation. Please no encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines, text books or damaged books.

All donations are tax deductible.

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We will be mixing up 4 types of sauces and 2 rubs for you to take home. We will be taste testing our yummy creations with some finger licking chicken wings! Please bring a nonalcoholic beverage.

Class will be held in the Riverview City Hall Activity Room 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview Class Fee $10.00 Must pre-register for the class

by June 6th at Riverview City Hall 14100 Civic Park Drive Riverview 734-281-4219 Supply Fee $15.00

cash payable to the instructor at the class.

Seitz student helps the homeless Keira Wood, a 7th grader at Seitz Middle School in Riverview, decided for her 13th birthday to do a pop can drive in order to raise money to help the homeless.

The project was organized with the help of Megan Frost, adviser of Builder’s Club at the school.

Incentives for students included that whichever individual student brought in the most cans would get a $10 gift

card to a location of their choice, and whichever teacher’s 7th hour collectively brought in the most cans will win a pizza party.

The community donations raised approximately $500 that will be used to purchase necessities for the homeless that will be distributed

by R.A.I.N.A., which stands for Reaching All In Need of Assistance.

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In this fun, hands on class, you will master the surprisingly simple technique for transforming royal icing and 8 cookies into sweet art.

Summer, shaped yummy cookies with bright colors will bring a smile to anyone’s face and make them want more!

Class will be held in the Riverview City Hall Activity Room Class Fee $10.00 Must pre-register for the class by June 18th at Riverview City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Dr., Riverview

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Twenty-eight Riverview Community High School students took part in the 2019 Government Day

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RCHS completes 2019 Government Day Twenty-eight RCHS Government students spent two days in municipal leadership positions, culminating with a very successful mock city council meeting.

On May 9, 2018, students met with Riverview city leaders. They discovered first-hand what civic jobs entail and created realistic proposals for their mock city council meeting.

On May 16, 2017, Todd Dickman, Riverview’s

recreation department head, taught students the procedures and protocols of council meetings.

Department heads presented their proposals and answered questions from the council. Council members deliberated and voted whether to approve the expenditures. (And this was a tough council!)

Students were taped live and presented themselves professionally and maturely. They walked away with first-hand knowledge of how a

city operates, including the frustrations and rewards, and with a healthy appreciation of what their city leaders do on residents’ behalf. There is no better way for high school students to learn about civic duty!

The mock-council meeting will be played on the city cable channel, and can be accessed on the city’s website under city council meetings. We hope you can watch it, and be as proud as we are

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As of the writing of this article the Kiwanis Cereal drive is nearing completion. The second annual Cereal Drive took place in the Riverview Community Schools and Serendipity Cakery, while a special drop off drive took place at Riverview City Hall on Saturday, May 25.

Nearly 100 boxes of cereal were collected and preparations are taking place to pick up the cereal collected by the schools and Serendipity Cakery.

The Kiwanis anticipate to collect over 1,000 boxes this year to help feed those children who normally receive breakfast at school during the summer months.

All cereal donated goes to Gleaners Food Bank, which is working with several other sponsors, including Children’s Hospital, radio station WNIC.

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Riverview celebrates Memorial Day in fitting style Memorial Day - a day set aside by Congress back in 1868 to honor the Civil War dead, The original title of the day was Decoration Day and some time later it was changed to Memorial Day. After World War II, the intent of the day was adjusted to honor all the deceased in all wars. In 1971 the National Holiday Gerald Perry Act was passed by Congress ensuring this to be a three-day federal holiday weekend.

This year, on May 19, the city of Riverview and Riverview American Legion Post 389 conducted a ceremony honoring all war dead, but specifically Riverivew’s 17 fallen soldiers - those heroes who died fighting for the freedoms which we enjoy today.

It turned out to be a beautiful day with temperatures in the 70s and with very few clouds in the sky. The ceremony was held at Young Patriots Park, in an equally beautiful setting, with over 300 U.S. flags surrounding the reflection pond. Each flag represented veterans who served our country.

One flag represented a person by the last name of Vreeland, who served in 1868. There were few representing those who served in World War II,

Korea, Vietnam and those who served in the Gulf wars or are still in service.

The Riverview Police Honor Guard was there and the color guard carried the U.S flag, the state of Michigan flag, the city of Riverview flag, The POW-MIA flag and the American Legion flag. The Riverview Fire Department also attended.

There were speakers, like Mike Ceaser, who did a fine job commemorating the occasion and the ceremony also included Riverview’s own motorcycle version of “Rolling Thunder.” There was the Riverview band joining a bagpipe player in a rendition of Amazing grace. It was a beautiful ceremony.

Yet today we still have thousands of soldiers missing. We have veterans standing on street corners holding signs read, “Will work for food,” or just plain “hungry.” Some are afraid to get help at the local VA hospital, either from PTSD or affects of Agent Orange or because of past poor care.

How can we, in good conscience, all this to happen?

Today we still have troops on foreign countries fighting wars for those unable to defend themselves.

These U.S. troops are returning home also suffering the residual effects of war.

When will this end?

God bless us all and God bless America.

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Seitz Middle School has been selected by Imagine Learning as a 2018-2019 Imagine Nation Beacon School. Sydney Jordan, the Imagine Learning area partnership manager, nominated the school for above-andbeyond enthusiasm and innovative use of an Imagine Learning program.

To commemorate the accomplishment, the school has received an Imagine Learning banner recognizing your school as an Imagine Nation Beacon School.

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Culinary Capers The best-kept secret on Grosse Ile was Island Coney owner Valerie Gergely’s Carrot Cake recipe — until she shared it with Culinary Capers.

Valerie, who bought the eatery from her father, Bill Bernardara, in 2008, said she has been baking since she was a child and makes 90 percent of Evelyn Cairns the desserts served at Island Coney, including all the cakes and cookies, plus scones.

“The best part of being the ownerbaker is not having to wash the dishes and clean up,” she said.

Server Grace McGrath said the most popular dessert at Island Coney is Valerie’s Carrot Cake, which disappears in minutes when diners see it on the counter.

Other favorite cakes are Hummingbird, Lemon-Blueberry, Strawberry and Chocolate, and the most popular cookies are Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip.

Don’t let the number of ingredients deter you from baking the Coney Carrot Cake, as it is very easy to put together.

When I made the cake, I lined my 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper to make removal easier. And don’t even think about using smaller cake pans, or the batter will surely overflow.

I watched apprehensively as the batter rose to the top of my pans, but it stayed there. Don’t worry if the cake dips a bit in the center. When I told Valerie mine did, she said hers always does, too. And don’t spread too much frosting between the layers (1/4 of the frosting should be about right) or there may not be enough left for the top and sides.

ISLAND CONEY CARROT CAKE 3 large carrots shredded to make 1½ cups 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 cups sugar 1½ cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup shredded coconut ½ cup chopped walnuts

2/3 cup raisins FOR CAKE: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grate carrots and set aside. Butter and flour 2 9-inch cake pans. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. With electric mixer, beat together sugar, oil and eggs, then beat in flour mixture until combined. Stir in carrots, pineapple, coconut, walnuts and raisins. Pour into pans and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

FOR FROSTING: 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 stick butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2½ cups confectioner’s sugar Beat well the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Spread about 1/4 of the frosting between the layers and the remainder on top and sides of the cake.

FAVORITE RECIPE One of my favorite recipes is for Cucumber Blueberry Salad, which Kathy Levillier of Hickory Island shared in 2017 after she bought the salad at a New York City market and analyzed it.

With blueberries currently in abundance, I’m republishing the recipe for the enjoyment of readers of the Riverview Register, Wyandotte Warrior and Southgate Star, which were not members of the GoBig Multi-Media family in 2017. And also for Grosse Ile Grand readers who might have missed it.

COPYCAT CUCUMBER BLUEBERRY SALAD 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces 3/4 cup blueberries ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops 1/3 cup olive or cooking oil 2½ tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons honey or sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine cucumber, blueberries, feta cheese, mint and onion tops. Mix oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and add to cucumber mixture. Chill and enjoy.

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Hands on Habitats (grades 1-2)—Enjoy creating different animal habitats through various art projects with Ms. Alexander.

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Wednesday, July 17 Backdraft-Golden Age of Rock & Roll thru the British Invasion Wednesday, July 24 Cruizin’ Jupiter-rock, classic rock, new country, funk, & top 40’s Wednesday, July 31 Marleyritaville-Jimmy Buffet concert vibe Wednesday, August 7 Tequila Mockingbirds-Classic and current pop, rock and Motown Wednesday, August 14 Daniel Harrison & The $2 Highwaymen-Classic rock & country

Thursday, June 27 Black Panther (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. Young Patriots Park

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Friday, July 26 Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 9:15 p.m. Carr Park

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Defending D3 champ Richard wins another district

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he Gabriel Richard baseball team the defending Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 state champion - moved its MHSAA postseason winning streak to nine straight games by winning the D3 district at Cabrini June 3.

The Pioneers routed Taylor Prep 14-0 on June 1 and host Cabrini beat pounded Ecorse 11-1, but before the district championship game could begin, rain moved in and postponed the action.

Play was resumed June 3 and gone were all the runs as the Pioneers squeaked out a 2-1 decision over their archrival.

With ace pitcher Matt Silka still sidelined with a broken bone Hank Minckiewicz in his hand, Richard turned to Cole Atkinson and the junior delivered in a big way, working the full seven innings, allowing three hits and one walk, while fanning six. Cabrini’s lone run was unearned and came as a result of an error in the fourth inning.

After allowing the Cabrini run, Atkinson retired the final nine Cabrini hitters of the game. “(Cole) was solid,” said pitching coach Terry Hayden. “He’s been solid for us all year.”

Richard opened the game looking like a team that was intent on producing another mercy-rule victory.

The Pioneers loaded the bases with one out in the first inning and loaded them with no outs in the second. But a double play ball ended the first inning and the second-inning rally died after the Pioneers had pushed across just two runs.

In that second, Nico Maloney and Hayden Flynn had singles to get the rally started. Daniel Reitmeyer followed with a walk. After Ethan Lozon struck out, Jacob Gosen was safe on an error by the second baseman and the first run scored. Kevin Tuttle then worked a walk and forced home the second run.

Richard had four hits in the first two innings but just two after that.

The Pioneers had one more scoring chance in the top of the seventh when Gosen slapped a oneout double to left field and moved to third on an overthrow. But David Zubor grounded out and after an intentional walk to Tuttle, Atkinson grounded out to short and the insurance run died at third base.

But no matter, Atkinson took the hill in the bottom of the bottom of the seventh, struck out the first Cabrini hitter of the inning and ended the game with a groundout and a pop out.

It was a victory and the Pioneers advanced once again in the state tournament, but Hayden, who was subbing for head coach Mike Magier, who was out

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of town on business said no one was satisfied with the performance.

“We’re lucky we got that pitching and had that kind of defense behind us, because you’re not going to win much with offense like that,” he said. “You can’t afford to leave six runners on base in the first two innings.

“We’ve been waiting for our bats to wake up and we are still waiting.”

With the victory, Richard advanced to face Detroit Edison School in a regional semifinal June 5.

On May 24 the Pioneers went to Comerica Park to play in the Catholic League C-D championship game against Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett.

It was a battle of state-ranked Division 3 powerhouse programs and the Knights topped the Pioneers 2-0.

Atkinson again started for the Pioneers and he took the loss. Liggett, which had seven hits in the game, scored single runs in the third and seventh.

Richard had a tough time against Liggett pitcher Alec Azar, who set down the first 10 Pioneers he faced and allowed just two hits in the game.

Richard’s best scoring opportunity came in the fourth when Zubor reached base on an error by

the Liggett third baseman. He moved to second on a passed ball and tried to score on a single by Atkinson, but was cut down at the plate.

In the fifth, Maloney and Reitmeyer walked, but the Pioneers failed to score and in the sixth, Zubor singled and Tuttle was safe on an error with two out, but the Pioneers failed to do damage.

Hayden Burke led off the Gabriel Richard seventh with a walk, but Azar buckled down and fanned the last three Pioneers hitters.

SOFTBALL A year ago Cabrini beat the Gabriel Richard softball team in the district finals and went all the way to the Division 3 state quarterfinals.

On June 1, Richard returned the favor, beating Cabrini 4-3 in nine innings to win the district and now the Pioneers would like to make a postseason run of their own.

The Pioneers, who came into the game as big underdogs against the state-ranked Monarchs, played toe-to-toe with their archrival.

With the game knotted at 3-3, freshman Sarah Collins led off the top of the ninth inning with a solo home run that stood up as the winner.

Richard, which routed Ecorse 15-0 to reach the finals, never trailed the the district championship game. Abby Hand knocked in two runs and Jayden Kellogg one as Richard built a 3-0 lead through five innings. Cabrini tied things up in the sixth and seventh, necessitating Collins’ heroics.

Cabrini finished the season 25-5. Richard (7-181) moves on to the regional round to face Detroit Cristo Rey at 10 a.m. on June 8 at Wixom St. Catherine.

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Bucs, Pioneers wrap up 2019 track season Hank Minckiewicz

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The Gabriel Richard boys and girls track teams posted matching sixth-place finishes at the Catholic league C-D League meet May 22 at Lutheran North High School.

The lone individual first-place effort came from Asher Cousino, who won the 33 hurdles. He was also second in the 110 hurdles and ran on the third-place 4x100 relay team. He was joined in effort by Nevin Hughes, Michael Robinson and Avery Reyna.

Reyna also had a big day as he was second in both the 100 and 200.

The big scorer for the girls was Angela Cabalang, who was second in the 400 meters, fourth in the 100 meters and ran third with both the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Running with Cabalang on the 4x100 squad were Jordyn Franklin, Samantha Snsoli and Olivia Pellegrini. On the 4x200 team were Sensoli, Franklin and Samantha Hurtado.

RIVERVIEW The May 21 Huron League meet at Milan was not the greatest meet for either Riverview’s boys or girls, but the Bucs did walk away winners of the last even of the day.

The men’s 4x400 relay was taken by Riverview runners Jacob Puma, Javen Williams, Sean Hand and Derrick Stuck. The same four runners also finished second in the 4x200 relay.

Jacob Godlewski and Ethan Rucarean were joined by Stuck and Hand in finishing third in the 4x800 relay.

For the girls, Tara Drinane, was fifth 100 meter hurdles and teammate Grace Godlewski finished seventh in the 200.

Riverview tennis team qualifies for state meet The Riverview girls tennis team qualified for the Division 3 state tournament at Novi by finishing second at the regional hosted by Adrian on May 17.

Dearborn Divine Child was first, Riverview was second and Carleton Airport was the third qualifying ta from the regional.

The Bucs were led by their No 2 and No. 3 doubles teams, which each won regional championships. The No. 2 team of Kristina Dama and Nicole Kormos defeated the No. 1 seed from

Divine Child in three sets in the title match. The No. 3 squad of Sydney Page and Jordan Kovach also defeated the No. 1 seed from DC in the finals.

Riverview’s No. 1 doubles team of Madison Mcclendon and Brittany Silbaugh were flight runners-up as they lost to Divine Child (the No. 1 seed) in the finals.

No. 2 singles player Leah Mirch, No 3 Makenna Maciag, No. 4 Rosalia Vitale and the No. 4 doubles team of Emma Bain and Selena Gekas each won

matches during regional play. Katie Finch played No. 1 singles for the Bucs.

The state finals at Novi were another level of play however, as Divine Child and Riverview did not score a point and Airport managed just one.

Detroit Country Day (33 points) Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood (26 points) and Grand Rapids Christian (22 points) were the top three teams at the D3 finals.

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Continued from page 21 road trip of the places and adventures you would want to see with Mr. Zachary.

Tuesday/Thursday Classes (2 Days A Week, July 9-Aug 1) Math for Little Minds (grades K)—Learn a variety of math concepts such as adding, subtracting, telling time, etc. by using and creating manipulatives with Ms. McQuiston.

Kool Krafts for Kids (grade K)—Read, sing, create do “fun” crafts and play exciting summer games which promote imagination, coordination, social and fine/gross motor skills with Ms. Peterson.

Instructions Not Included (grades K-1)—Learn to problem solve by repurposing/reusing common household items for purposes beyond their intended use in different scenarios with Ms. O’Brien.

Storybook STEAM (grades 1-2)—Work together on hands-on STEAM activities that are tailored to the classic children’s books you will read with Ms. Olsen.

Math FUNdamentals (grades 1-2)—Learn to make math fun by using centers and games to enhance your skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. with Ms. Cloud.

Dive Into Reading! (grades 1-4)—Learn reading strategies through different content themes to strengthen the love of reading with Ms. Rosecrans.

CSI Super Sleuths (grades 2-3)—Become a CSI agent as you investigate clues and mysteries using your STEM knowledge with Ms. Hartley.

Math Enrichment (grades 2-4)—Continue to build your math mind through games, story problems, and activities with Ms. Avery.

Writing Craftivity (grades 2-5)—Combine your love of arts and crafts with your love of writing through a variety of projects with Ms. Tomasek.

Full STEAM Ahead! (grade 3)—Engage in design challenges using the

STORIES Continued from page 4 Thursday, July 18 at 11:00 a.m.

The Supernatural Intergalactical Summer Reading Magic Spectacular All ages A2 Magic is landing at the Riverview Library for an awesomazing, interactive magic show for the whole family. Each child will take home a free space-themed magic trick and gravity-powered reflex tester! Bagged lunch provided.

Registrants are guaranteed lunch. Registration is required. Registration begins June 24.

Thursday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m.= Science Alive!

All ages Animal enthusiasts of all ages will meet an array of friendly critters from the animal world. Everyone who attends will get the opportunity to touch each creature and learn fun facts about each animal friend! Bagged lunch provided.

Registrants are guaranteed lunch. Registration is required. Registration begins July 3.

Thursday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Exploration of the Night Sky with Starlab Planetarium All ages

design thinking model to create robots, games, machines, etc. with Ms. Gajewski.

Hands on Habitats (grades 3-4)—Enjoy creating different animal habitats through various art projects with Ms. Alexander.

Acting Up (grades 3-5)—Practice and perform Readers Theaters with reading fluency, team work, confidence building, public speaking, and creativity with Ms. DeRosia.

Generation YouTube (grades 3-5)—Create TouchCast videos based on your own topics and ideas with Mr. Lothian.

French Connection (grades 3-6)—Learn basic French phrases, vocabulary, and songs along with some landmarks and artists with Ms. Kissel.

Field Biology (grades 3-8)—Explore nature through hands-on and eyeopening experiences with Mr. Filkins.

EV3 Robotics (grade 4)—Learn simple programming skills and participate in daily challenges using the EV3 Mindstorm Robot program with Mr. Laginess.

Under the Sea (grades 4-5)—Explore the fascinating world of the oceans and seas with Ms. LaFehr.

Math Puzzles, Games, and Explorations (grades 5-7)—Improve your understanding of math concepts through a variety of puzzles, games, and activities with Mr. Skidmore.

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Roadtrip International (grades 5-8)—Travel the world by developing and researching a road trip of the places and adventures you would want to see with Mr. Zachary.

Beginner Crochet (grades 6-11)—Learn basic crocheting techniques with Ms. Nichols.

A Happy, Healthy Mind and Body (grades 8-11)—Start your summer mornings with a combination of Mindfulness/Meditation, Yoga, and other projects to live your best life with Ms. Zulewski.

Explore the wonders of the night sky in the portable, inflatable Starlab Planetarium. Stargazers will take a star walk into the planetarium and have the opportunity to see the Northern Hemisphere, night sky and much more! Bagged lunch provided.

Registrants are guaranteed lunch. Registration is required. Registration begins July 11.

Monday, August 5 at 11:00 a.m.

Summer Reading Celebration!

All ages Help us celebrate the conclusion of the summer reading program with treats, outdoor activities and a visit from our friends at the Riverview Fire Department & Riverview Police Department.

Everyone will get a chance to see a fire truck and police car up close! Lunch includes 1 piece of pizza per child and a drink.

Registration is required. Registration begins July 11.

GALACTIC SIZE FUN FOR THOSE 18+ Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Author Presentation: Wicked Women of Detroit with Tobin T. Buhk Spend an evening with author Tobin T. Buhk and his book about Detroit’s most violent, clever and misunderstood female criminals. Registration required

HISTORICAL LECTURE SERIES: THE MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATION WITH PAMELA SAYRE Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

July 1 – August 5 Our returning friend, Professor Pamela Sayre of Henry Ford College, is discussing the Mycenaean Civilization from the beginning to its violent, disruptive collapse during the Bronze Age. July 1 – Mycenaean Origins July 8 – The Mycenaean World July 15 – Art, Architecture and Linear B July 22 – (In) Mythology July 29 – The Trojan War August 5 - Collapse If you are interested in attending our storytimes or events, please register by stopping in at 14300 Sibley Road or by calling us at 734-283-1250.

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Shark sighting!

High school rugby? You bet! The Downriver Sharks are part of the Michigan Youth Rugby Association. There are 48 boys’ high school rugby teams in Michigan and 11 in the Sharks division. Only a small percentage of those teams are recognized as high school varsity squads, while the rest are club teams made up of students between the ages of 14 and 19. The Sharks practice at Young Patriots Park and there is a summer season. Anyone interested in joining the Sharks can contact Jason Dodd on the Downriver Sharks Facebook page.

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