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olfers interested in tuning up their game before playing a round on the Riverview Highlands Golf Course can work out on the adjacent practice facility located on the eastern edge of the Riverview Land Preserve.

The practice facility features a driving range and three practice holes for golfers of all ages and abilities.

The driving range has two tee areas and five target greens on the hill. The bottom tee covers more than an acre of driving space. The hill’s top tee has three levels of hitting space.

There is also a chipping green next to the lower tee with a bunker and a putting green that is 100 yards long and has 18 holes.

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GOLFERS

Weaks said. “The practice facility fulfills that long-term goal. The driving range, 100-yard putting surface and three-hole practice facility Continued from page 1 is a very productive end use for the closed (small, medium or large) may use a cart for no portion of the landfill. It compliments the extra charge. golfing experience and is a wonderful place to The three practice holes are located on take your children to learn the great sport of acreage between the driving range and Sibley golf.”

Road. The three holes are designed for golfers The Riverview Highlands Golf Course to use every club in their golf bag. Golfers maintenance staff mows and grooms the typically take about 30 minutes to play the practice facility at the land preserve. three holes.

Woodhaven resident Craig West, who said The first hole is a par 4 playing 370 yards he “golfs for fun,” said he has been making the from the back tee, 330 from the middle tee and most of his $400 annual range membership, 280 from the forward tee. The second hole is which “has been packed all summer.” The a par 3 that plays 135, 125 and 90 yards. The engineer said he has used the driving range third hole is a two or three times a longer par 3 that week. plays 210, 155 and The facility also 110 yards. serves as a practice The top hole on site for a number the practice course of high school offers a beautiful golfing teams, 360-degree view including Riverview of the surrounding Community High area, including School. Jordan Southfield, Hunt, a senior at Dearborn, Southgate Anderson Downtown Detroit High School, said and the Detroit her 12-member River. team has averaged The practice one match a week facility is located at a golf course, on the old footprint but practices three of Riverview’s ski times a week in and sledding areas, Riverview, using the which were phased practice course and out in the late its greens, plus the 1990s. After the driving range. ski and sled areas “It’s really nice,” were closed, the said Jordan, who is location – which in her fourth year was designated for of golfing with the recreational use high school team.

– was converted Photo by Dave Gorgon She said that the into a golf practice facility “has Jordan Hunt tees off on one of the practice practice facility to holes the feel of a real compliment the course.” neighboring Riverview Highlands Golf Course.

The entire RLP is 403 acres. There are Ground was broken on the practice facility in 211.28 acres dedicated to solid waste disposal May 1999 and the grand opening took place on which 3,000 tons of material on average are Aug. 26, 2000. processed daily.

According to former Riverview City Council Officials said whether it is the daily disposal member James Weaks, the top of the practice of refuse for Riverview’s 16 surrounding facility needed one million yards of soil to communities or providing a truly unique finish. It just so happened that the Detroit recreational opportunity, the Riverview Land Metropolitan Airport expansion project was Preserve is a responsible and innovative leader taking place at the same time and project in managing waste and recyclable materials for leaders were looking for a way to dispose residents, neighbors and the Downriver region. of one million yards of soil. It was a perfect To learn more about the RLP, visit the match. website riverviewlandpreserve.com or contact “While serving on City Council, we had a a team member at riverviewlandpreserve.com/ vision (and county requirement) that the landfill contactus. have a productive end use when closed,”

Golf outing to offsets costs of improvements DAVE GORGON Riverview Register

Twenty-eight foursomes got a close look at all of the improvements made at the City of Riverview’s golf course in September during the inaugural Riverview Highlands Invitational.

The tournament also raised funds to help offset the cost of the upgrades, which have led to an improved reputation for the golf course as well as an increase in golfers. In fact, Riverview Highlands recently was named the fourth best municipal course in Southeast Michigan during a recent survey sponsored by WDIVTV (Channel 4).

The winning team at the outing was sponsored by Alta, a heavy equipment company. Golfers Joe Emry, Scott Sebastian, Keith Crosson and Bruce Davis combined on a 16-under-par 56 to earn the championship. All four received trophies. The sponsor’s name was added to a plaque for what is expected to be an annual tournament.

The improvements at the golf course are getting noticed, according to Jeff Dobek, the assistant city manager and director of the Riverview Land Preserve.

“We’ve seen a significant increase in rounds,” Dobek said.

“A lot of these rounds are coming from players who have been golfing at different golf courses – people who haven’t been coming to Riverview in a few years.”

Riverview Highlands Golf course is located at 15015 Sibley Road. There are three nine-hole courses, a three-hole practice facility, a driving range and an indoor practice facility.

Mike Kettler, the director of golf operations, said the “gold nine” opened in 1973, followed by the “red nine” in 1976. There is also a “blue nine” across the street, plus a clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant/bar that have been around since 1979.

In addition to a stream of golfers, the golf course hosts 34 leagues, which rotate from course to course, and offers lessons.

The improvements were wide ranging. Among them: ● Cart path improvements on the gold and red courses. ● Improvements to the entire parking lot, including seal coating and repainting. ● The clubhouse and pro shop were sided with mansard. ● Landscaping at the Sibley Road entrance and welcome sign. ● Landscaping around the clubhouse and the first tee. ● New equipment was purchased. ● The greens were “profiled” by Michigan State University, which involves testing soil samples and tweaking the greens. ● The indoor training facility has been improved. Memberships are available.

In recent years, the golf course has received improved bunkers and a new pump house.

The improvements were all important and needed and the golf season is long, Dobek and Kettler said.

“The golf course has been in really good shape this year,” Kettler said. “With COVID-19, we were the first industry to open.”

“We play golf here until the snow flies,” Dobek said.

Kettler said officials are already looking forward to next season – and a second annual Riverview Highlands Invitational.

For more information about the golf course and other features, call (734) 479-2266.

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Eagle Scout project

Longtime scout John Strassner distributes smoke detectors John Strassner of Riverview has taken a leadership role in many of his challenging activities. He was captain of his varsity bowling team, was a section leader in the brass section of the band at Riverview Community High School and, most significantly, he has been a leader of other young men in Boy Scout Troop 1659.

It was the latter role that the recently-turned-18-year-old focused on something so important it could save lives. For his community-driven Eagle Scout project, Strassner distributed smoke detectors and fire safety DAVE GORGON information to anyone who needed Riverview them.

Register Strassner, who graduated from Riverview High this year and attends Wayne County Community College District at the Downriver Campus in Taylor, gathered new smoke detectors from businesses willing to donate them and purchased more with money he gained through bottle and can returns.

He advertised on social media, set up a table outside the Riverview Community Center on Sept. 26 and handed them out along with a pamphlet of fire safety tips with information coming from the National Fire Academy and the Michigan Fire Marshal Bureau.

Strassner said his target was “community risk reduction,” something that is very important during the COVID-19 global pandemic in which many people have their thoughts on worries of the day and when they should remember the importance of fire safety.

As a result, 30 smoke detectors have new homes in Riverview. Those that were left over at the end of the distribution time were donated to the Riverview Fire Department to give to the public. And Strassner is closer to his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout – the highest rank in Scouting.

Strassner said he chose smoke detectors as his Eagle Scout project after learning from his father Jamie Strassner about the significance of the devices.

Dad is not only Scoutmaster of Troop 1659, he’s fire chief in Canton.

“My dad suggested it to me when I was trying to think of a project,” the Eagle candidate said. “Studies show that in about half of all housefires there was not a correctly working smoke detector or they’ve been installed in the wrong place or they have dead batteries. That’s a drastic number if you ask me.”

The Strassner family has been into Scouting since John was a young boy. He was 4 years old when brother Joey became a Cub Scout at age 6. Mother Kristy became a den leader.

“I was going to meetings when I wasn’t old enough to be a Cub Scout,” John said. “It’s been part of my life since I can remember.”

Along the way, the boys enjoyed earning badges and attending summer camp, Jamie took over as

Scoutmaster, Joe became an Eagle Scout, Kristy turned to helping recruit younger Scouts and John stayed with it.

John is currently a Life Scout – the rank just below Eagle – and has served as senior patrol leader, the Scout who has the “highest authority in the group other than the Scoutmasters.” (He also works at Trentwood Farms in Southgate.)

With a Scoutmaster as a father, John said he learned so much about the importance of being a leader, making sure tasks and challenges are completed and guiding fellow Scouts to work as a team to get them done.

“The entire troop looks up to my dad and appreciates what he does for us,” John said. “He really has taken it seriously…

He taught me to lead by example and be a leader, not a follower. Seeing older Scouts were always leading, it’s something I always wanted to be part of.”

Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift, who was on hand for the smoke detector distribution, said the Strassners are community leaders.

“I’ve known John Strassner for years,” Mayor Swift said. “He is the perfect example of what it takes to be an Eagle Scout. He has a good heart, honestly cares about his community and does what it takes to improve it.”

Jamie Strassner said “it’s not always easy” for a child to live up to expectations of a father who is also a Scoutmaster, but both John and Joey developed leadership skills while having enjoyable experiences in Scouting. Joey, by the way, has gone on to become an EMT. In John’s case, he was the unanimous choice of fellow Scouts to become senior patrol leader, even when there were other older boys to consider for the role.

“The kids wanted Johnny to be their leader,” Jamie Strassner said. “He’s got morals. He’s a good kid.

He’s conscientious and observant. He wants to do the right thing and wants others to do the right thing.

“I’ve always taught all of these kids they have to have good communication skills. You have to set good expectations with people. You have a group of kids come together, even when it’s not the most exciting thing to do, and rally around a cause. A leader has to say this is what needs to be done and this is how we’re going to do it.

“Johnny is a hands-on kind of kid. He would never

John Strassner handed out smoke detectors as part of his Eagle Scout project.

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ask others to handle a job while he did nothing. If you want to have other kids do something, you have to be willing to do it yourself. It takes a lot of integrity to be that guy.”

Strassner said he has shown “real growth” in meeting expectations – and the leadership has “bled over to him being a good leader in school.”

As a high school bowler, John has been a fouryear varsity letter winner. In his senior year, he was team captain, averaged 190 and qualified for the state tournament.

“I’ve been privileged to coach him for four years,” said Coach Bill Patterson, who was a Boy Scout in his younger days. “He has a good personality and is great with his teammates. He’s just a natural leader.”

Jamie Strassner said John has until Oct. 27 to complete all of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. John must draft an ambition statement talking about his life goals. He must obtain letters of recommendation. And he must face an interview from a Scouting board.

“Johnny had a good project and he’s a good kid,” his Scoutmaster father said. “I have nothing but good things to say about him, especially in the Scouting world.”

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RIVERVIEW SCHOOLS

Recognizing everyday heroes On Sept. 11, the anniversary of the Twin Towers attack and subsequent collapse, fourth-grade students at Hunting Elementary School were read the book “Fireboat.” The students learned that the ordinary people that owned the fire boat - The John J. Harvey became heroes and helped with the fires at the Twin Towers site since the fire trucks couldn’t get to the site. The students then connected the heroes of the John J. Harvey to the everyday heroes in our community during the last six months of the pandemic - the nurses, doctors, and hospital staff at Wyandotte Hospital. Students then wrote cards and letters thanking them for their hard work saving lives during the pandemic. Here are the heroes receiving your cards and letters.

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High school students explore the arts Art classes at Riverview Community High School are well underway this fall and here is a recap of what students have done so far this school year.

Peace Day art

Good weather, nutritious snacks enjoyed by Memorial students The first few weeks of school at Memorial have been filled with learning, self-exploration, and reminders on safety and health.

Lucky for all of us that our September weather has been picture perfect, allowing for some time to spend outdoors as well!

Memorial teachers were surprised with refreshment gifts that came from two companies: Phaze Nutrition of Riverview and Couch Nutrition of Southgate.

These donations of tea really brightened our first week back to school!

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n Art students took a moment to honor International Day of Peace by reflecting on what peace means to them. Drawings included words of peaceful thoughts, colorful designs and famous quotes that inspire a peaceful world in which to live. n Painting class focused on tints, tones and shades of color as they tried their hand at mixing acrylic paint with black, white and grays. They combined that with a self portrait hand describing things about themselves. n Ceramic students have already completed cute little pinch pots and are now expanding those skills on an animal bank of their own design.

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Alley trash pick up to be discontinued Effective Nov. 30 2020, the city of Riverview will no longer allow trash to be picked up in the alleys. If you currently have alley trash pickup, please put it at the curb out front of your home starting Nov. 30.

Below are some pointers that will assist residents in proper and incident free collection of your weekly household trash.

The collection process will be done with an automated arm truck and will require your cart to be set out for collection in the grass area between the sidewalk and the curb.

Place your cart with the handle towards your home and the opening facing the street.

To avoid loose trash blowing out into the environment, please bag all trash.

Carts should be placed three-feet from any fixed object (mailbox, fence, vehicle, tree, fire hydrant, additional containers, etc.) to avoid property damage and proper service of your trash.

Kiwanis says thanks to sponsors The Kiwanis of Riverview would like to thank all the sponsors of the 2020 Dictionary Project.

The Kiwanis and it’s Dictionary Project provide every third grader in the Riverview Community School District with his or her own dictionary.

Over the years the Kiwanis have provided more 3,600 dictionaries to Riverview students.

The following individuals and local businesses have generously donated to the program: Piramal Pharma Solutions, D-21 Demolition, Carol and Bernard McCabe, Bruce and Karen Pease, Pentiuk Couvreur and Kubikjak-PC, E. W. Smith, Riverview Towing, Sandra and Gary Biggar, Theresa Ciofani, Nancy and John Colina, Biundo Cement Company, C.E. Raines Company, Frank Concessi, Julie Daw. Matt and Kelly Dominski, Christy Gehringer, Tracy and Jacob Hollaway, Lisa and Craig Glines, Riverview Animal Hospital, Lynn Jacob, Carmin and Gary Jarvis, Janet & William Logan Jr., Carol Maciolek, Mikey and Joe Mouneau, Lynise Paschke, Mike and Beckie Pelky, Riverview Tennis Team, Karin Dean, Catherine and Dale Roush, Rose Seyferth, Vicky and Tim Bohr, Kathleen and Chuck Skupin, Lisa and James Suyak, Cynthia and James Wellman Kiturkes and Mayor Andy Swift.

Halloween in Riverview The City has received several inquiries from residents asking if Halloween will take place this year in light of Covid-19.

• Halloween is not a city sanctioned event, but rather an American social event or custom. Other than announcing the suggested hours to celebrate (usually 5:30-8pm), the City has no further involvement. The City has no legal authority or basis to cancel Halloween or restrict the Constitutionally guaranteed free movement of its residents.

• All residents who participate indoors should consult indoor requirements mandated by Governor Whitmer’s Orders. Similar guidance applies to outdoor events.

The Governor may issue a specific order regarding Halloween, so be sure to review that order if issued, or call the Governor’s office at 517373-3400 or 517-335-7858 (Constituent Services) for more information.

Tune in for RCHS sports Because of the pandemic, all school athletic teams,including Riverview’s are allowed only a very limited number of spectators.

If you would like to keep up the Pirate athletes, their games can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/c/monsoonnewsnetwork.

FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

Measure for full time fire department on November ballot My fellow Riverview residents keep up the good fight against Covid-19 by wearing your mask when out in public. Our new COVID-19 case count continues to be very low.

We have several items to discuss in this article.

The first and likely the most important is the Public Safety Millage Proposal on this November’s ballot. As you are likely aware by now our Fire Department is and has been staffed with part-time firefighter paramedics. andrew This model has worked swift well in the past but that’s not the case today. There are times when we are short personnel and we have to contract with a local ambulance company to provide paramedics. The paramedic designation is required to provide highest quality service of advanced life support.

The city is looking to hire eight full-time and a full complement of part-time firefighter paramedics. In order to this we are asking our residents to replace an expiring debt millage with a Public Safety Millage. This way we solve our staffing issue with no increase in taxes. If you are aware of any friends, family, or acquaintances that are firefighter paramedics tell them we are hiring.

The second item is something I’m pretty sure you’re not aware of.

Riverview Highlands held its First Annual Golf Invitational in early September. This is significant because the proceeds from the Invitational are being used to finance the enormous amount of improvements made to the golf course and the facilities.

In the past several months there have been improvements to the cart paths, parking lot, club house, and the course itself. With these improvements revenue is up by six figures, leagues are returning, and we have a new destination Downriver for quality golf.

The next couple of items are fun ones.

Movies-in-the-Park will return on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Young Patriot’s Park. The Halloween themed movie “Hocus Pocus” will be enjoyed

by all ages young and old.

And speaking of Halloween, here is the official comment in part from the city about Trick-or-Treating: “Halloween is not a city sanctioned event, but rather an American social event or custom. Other than announcing the suggested hours to celebrate (usually 5:30-8pm), the city has no further involvement.

The city has no legal authority or basis to cancel Halloween or restrict the constitutionally guaranteed free movement of its residents.”

For the full statement see the Official City of Riverview Facebook page.

On the community front, Riverview continues to benefit from Eagle Scout projects performed by Scouts from Troop 1659.

Recently Landon Eichler built Free Little Libraries for three city parks.

Landon worked with the Recreation Department to coordinate the installation and determine where the libraries should be located.

Eagle Scout candidate John Strassner passed out free smoke detectors at a drive through event held at the Riverview Community Center.

Along with the smoke detectors, John provided information on Home Fire Safety. Please join me in congratulating these two young men.

To finish up on behalf of the Kiwanis of Riverview, we’d like to give a great big “thank you” to all those who donated to the Back-to-School Kits and the Dictionary Programs. These two programs benefit the children of the community.

As a community we still have those who are struggling through this pandemic. So the next two Kiwanis of Riverview programs, “Coats for Kids” and “Thanksgiving Food Baskets” are coming up quickly. The Riverview Community School District graciously provides the Kiwanis with candidates for these programs.

Also the Riverview Goodfellows will be holding their organizational meeting soon. It’s not too early to start thinking about joining either of these civic groups to help out this holiday season.

Until next month, be safe and be well.

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October 5 Halloween Painted Sticks Get Creative with Riverview Recreation!

October DIY Breaks $5 per class (no refunds will be issued)

Ages 7 & Up (adults welcome too)

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

City Hall Activity Center 14100 Civic Park Drive

Paint 2 wickedly cute kindling sticks to decorate your flower bed, pots or porch.

Paint, brushes and embellishments will be used to a make BOO!, Frankenstein or a mummy.

October 15 Halloween Stick Magnets Turn ordinary popsicle sticks into 2 frighteningly adorable magnets. We will use different paint techniques to make a witch, cat, mummy or bat! Which 2 will you choose?

October 19 Halloween Canvas Art

Preregistration is required. Visit us on Facebook or our website cityofriverivew.com for more information.

We will turn 3 canvases into a boo-tiful Halloween keepsake that spells BOO! Canvases will get a little extra sparkle with Halloween embellishments.

Please help us adhere to COVID-19 regulations by: • Pre-registering each participant.

Space is limited to 10 per class.

• Wearing a mask

October 28 Paper Bag Luminaries

City of Riverview Recreation Department 734-281-4219

We will make 6 Halloween paper bag luminaries using a variety of crafting techniques. Tape, paint, glue and Halloween cut-outs will help us create glowing masterpieces! Tea lights provided.

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Millage to fund hiring full-time firefighter-paramedics Is on Nov. 3 ballot

Firefighter-paramedics help make Riverview safer Being a firefighter in Riverview, or any community, means helping neighbors in need.

“When people don’t know who to call or turn to, they call the fire department,” said Lieutenant Rocky Papalia of the Riverview Fire Department. “Doing what’s best for my town and the community is the best part of being a firefighter.”

Being a firefighter-paramedic is both rewarding and difficult. Public servants have chosen to take an oath of service to their communities. It requires continuous training and mental preparation for anything that comes their way. Many men and women have given their lives to protect people in the community.

What does being a firefighter mean?

Whether it’s saving families from burning buildings, or providing emergency medical services in the midst of a health crisis, the job allows residents peace of mind; knowing

Captain John Wilson, Firefighter Jason Jennings, Firefighter William Gavlas, Fire Chief Ron Lammers.

someone will be there for them in their time of need.

Being a firefighter means being a jack of all trades. As a firefighter, it’s important to continue educating yourself on the latest advancements.

Studying fire behavior, building construction, power tools and emergency medical services are all

part of the job. The life of a firefighter requires continuous learning.

The city of Riverview currently only has part-time firefighter-paramedics. A firefighter-paramedics millage is on the Riverview ballot Nov. 3 and proposes to add full-time firefighter paramedics to supplement existing staff for a safer Riverview.

Additional details include: n Net zero-increase millage (replaces an expiring sewer debt millage). n Full-time advanced life support and fire response for residents like you and our senior population. n Dedicated 24/7 staffing. n Full-service department for Riverview’s dramatic rise in “run volume” (67 percent increase since 2013). n More hiring opportunities for city residents. n All lots and land parcels are included in the millage district and all real property (residential, commercial, industrial) will be assessed at the same rate. Amounts will vary depending on each property’s taxable value. n Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 inperson, or sooner by mail. n If approved, the millage takes effect July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2031.

Land Preserve Community Shred Day called a success DAVE GORGON Riverview Register

Nearly 300 Downriver residents took part in the Riverview Land Preserve’s recent Community Shred Day at the Grange Road facility.

The free drive-through event provided an opportunity for local residents to shred confidential paper materials such as receipts, bank statements, medical records and tax documents.

Officials estimated more than 1,000 boxes of paper items were processed during the day. Documents were securely shredded on-site. The shredded paper was not disposed of at the landfill, but was recycled through one of the land preserve’s recycling vendors.

Participants included residents of Riverview, Southgate, Trenton, Woodhaven, Allen Park, Flat Rock, Lincoln Park, Rockwood, Taylor, Woodhaven and the townships of Brownstown and Grosse Ile. One visiting recycler called the shred day “a lifesaver” since the person’s recycling day had been cancelled. The person complimented the operators of the land preserve, saying “it looks like it is well maintained.”

Land preserve officials said each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, 7,000 gallons of water and 4,000 kilowatts of energy – enough to power the average home for six months.

Jeffrey Kugelman, sales and marketing manager of the Riverview Land Preserve said, “Community shred day was a time of engagement of surrounding communities outside of Riverview – in a time of need. If you go back to summer with COVID-19, a lot of people were cleaning out houses, file cabinets, garages – things of that nature.

“Combine that with some communities cancelling their shred day really made the overflow come to Riverview to participate in our shred day. It was a huge success with more than 1,000 boxes of materials and about 300 residents participating.

“We received a lot of thank yous for having the event in light of other Downriver communities cancelling their events. We’re happy we were able to offer that. We had a very impactful day. It was very non-stop.”

Although shred day was open to all Downriver residents, many asked about regular recycling at the Riverview Land Preserve, which is limited to Riverview residents at this time.

Land preserve hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday.

Future shred days and other news is posted on the Riverview Land Preserve’s Facebook page and on the website riverviewlandpreserve.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverview, Wayne County: Please take Notice that any qualified elector of Riverview who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency.

Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk.

Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS. com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 19, 2020. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office, located at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, 48193, at the following times: Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following Contests and Wayne County Proposals: PARTISAN SECTION: President/Vice President of the United States, United States Senator, Representative in Congress 12th District, Representative in State Legislature 14th District; State Boards: State Board of Education (2), Regent of the University of Michigan (2), Trustee of Michigan State University (2), Governor of Wayne State University (2 Wayne County: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner 15th District NONPARTISAN SECTION: Judicial: Judge of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals 1st District Incumbent Position (3); Judge of the 3rd Circuit Court Incumbent Position (15), Judge of the Circuit Court 3rd Circuit Non-Incumbent Position (2), Judge of the Circuit Court 3rd Circuit Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending 01/10/2023 (1), Judge of Probate Court Incumbent Position (3)

Legislature 14th District; State Boards: State Board of Education (2), Regent of the University of Michigan (2), Trustee of Michigan State University (2), Governor of Wayne State University (2 Wayne County: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner 15th District NONPARTISAN SECTION: Judicial: Judge of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals 1st District Incumbent Position (3); Judge of the 3rd Circuit Court Incumbent Position (15), Judge of the Circuit Court 3rd Circuit Non-Incumbent Position (2), Judge of the Circuit Court 3rd Circuit Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending 01/10/2023 (1), Judge of Probate Court Incumbent Position (3) LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Riverview Community School District (4) PROPOSAL SECTION: STATE: Proposal 20-1 A proposed constitution amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collection in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent; Proposal 20-2: A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications; CITY: Fire Protection and Advance Life Support (ALS) Special Assessment; INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Regional Enhancement Millage Renewal Proposal A complete copy of the Proposals may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com on the City Clerk’s Voter Information Page when available.

A sample ballot may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com when available. Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Riverview Community School District (4)

All persons voting in this election must provide appropriate photo identification or complete an affidavit in order to vote. Any person voting in this election must be: a citizen of the United States of America, over eighteen years of age, and a registered elector of the City of Riverview.

PROPOSAL SECTION: STATE: Proposal 20-1 A proposed constitution amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned lands to continue to be collection in state funds for land protection and creation and maintenance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in those state funds can be spent; Proposal 20-2: A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person’s electronic data or electronic communications; CITY: Fire Protection and Advance Life Support (ALS) Special Assessment; INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Regional Enhancement Millage Renewal Proposal

Further, the New Voting Precincts will be held in the following locations: Precinct l - Riverview High School Gymnasium, 12431 Longsdorf (Quarry Road Entrance) Precinct 2- Riverview City Hall Gymnasium, 14100 Civic Park Drive (Gym Entrance) Precinct 3 - Seitz Middle School Cafeteria, l7800 Kennebec (North Entrance – Auditorium) Precinct 4 - Forest Elementary School Gymnasium, l9400 Hampton Riverview Community School District NORTH TRENTON: PRECINCT 1: 2800 THIRD STREET, TRENTON, MI 48183

A complete copy of the Proposal may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com on the City Clerk’s Voter Information Page when available.

All electors who are registered with the city clerk in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Sample ballots can be found at www.mi.gov/vote. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the city clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

This public notice is given in accordance with Section 168.653(a) of the Michigan Election Law as amended.

A sample ballot may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com when available.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW, COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF GENERAL/CITY/SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in the City of Riverview, Wayne County, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM prevailing Eastern Time to elect the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following Contests and Proposals: PARTISAN SECTION: President/Vice President of the United States, United States Senator, Representative in Congress 12th District, Representative in State

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW ELECTION NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test will be conducted for the purpose of certifying the program and scanning devices used to process voter ballots for the State Primary Wayne County Special Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in the City of Riverview, Wayne County, Michigan. Said Test is open to the public and any concerned parties may witness the test on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 3:00 PM at City of Riverview Municipal Building, City Activity Rooms, 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan. 48193.

Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

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from the library

You ‘autumn’ be relaxing and creating

Get resources provided by your Veterans Memorial Library October is here and we are ready to celebrate with fun activities for the entire family to enjoy! All of our activities and Take & Make days are free to all community members and require nothing more than a quick registration and curbside appointment.

October 21 – Take and Make Day: Halloween Puzzle Art Curbside Pickup: 12 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (call to schedule your time) Registration starts: October 14 Registration ends: October 20 Puzzle pieces will be transformed into outrageously orange pumpkins and neon bright aliens. Kits include puzzle pieces, googly eyes, ribbon, glue and canvas. Quantities are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Simply email rvml14300@gmail. com and include your name, street address, phone number and birthdate. We will process your card and email back to you your new card number and pin. Please allow a few days for processing.

As we remain closed, here are a few helpful reminders: ·Our dropbox is open 24/7 and is located on the side of the building around the corner from the blue bike rack. All items are being quarantined for 96 hours so it may take a few October 26 & 27 – Halloween days for the items to be removed Story “Drive-Thru” and from your account. We are no Halloween Flair Contest longer charging any late fines Riverview Veteran’ws Memorial Library will host a story drive through and costume Parking lot between Library & contest o Oct. 26 and 27. on materials, so fines should not Community Center: 5:30 p.m. appear on your account.

Car registration is required by phone. On-going services and resources from their accounts as incoming ·Please be aware that materials Limit of 25 cars per day.

How to Get Items with Curbside: materials will be held in quarantine for that are more than 8 days late will be Registration starts: October 15 1) Place items on hold online 96 hours before being processed by marked lost on your account. Patron Registration ends: October 23 (preferred method) at catalog.tln.lib. library staff. accounts will be blocked until materials Join us for our first ever story drivemi.us or by calling 734-283-1250. You are returned. Patrons who have lost thru and costume contest. Registration can easily locate items when searching eBooks, Overdrive & Libby books that are not returned will be is required to help us adhere to by title, author’s name or series name.

There has never been a better time to charged book replacement costs.

COVID-19 regulations and to ensure all 2) You will receive an automated give eBook reading a try! The Library ·We will not be accepting donations participants receive treats. We ask that notification that your items are ready to has thousands of books and audiobooks until further notice. Please do not leave you remain in your vehicles during the be picked up. Please call and schedule available for free through the Overdrive books in our mailbox or anywhere event, except during your photoshoot. a time to pick up your materials. We database. These materials can be outside the library. All donated materials Please wear a mask / face shield. will check out your materials over the accessed 24/7 on your eReader or smart will be thrown away.

Story Drive: Book pages will be on phone, so please have your library card device. We recommend downloading ·WiFi is available on the outside of large display along a clearly marked number handy. the American Library Association’s free our building. If you sit on your bike driving path. Families will read the 3) When you arrive at the library Libby app for quick and easy access to or in your car on the north side of the story and fill out a scavenger hunt sheet during your pickup time, please stop at eResources. The app gives readers the Library you will have access to our as they go. Half way through the story the curbside sign located near the front ability to browse, download and read WiFi signal. A password is not required. craft kits will be handed out. Those who entrance and give us a call. We will books on any smart device through ·If you are having trouble with your completely fill out the scavenger hunt deliver your items to your car (or bike). this one-stop app. Detailed instructions library card or would like to register will receive treats at the end of the story. If you do not have a cellular phone, can be found by visiting https:// a new card email rvml14300@gmail.

Halloween Flair Contest: A photo please let us know at the time of pickup riverviewpubliclibrary.com/digitalcom. We will respond as soon as we station will be set up at the end of the scheduling. collection/. If you have any questions, can. story read. One family at a time can exit 4) In an effort to ensure the safe please call us at 734-283-1250 or email ·Visit our Facebook page and/or their cars and take pictures. Send your handling of library materials, staff us at rvml14300@gmail.com. We will riverviewpubliclibrary.com for up-tofavorite pic to us at rvml14300@gmail. members will not accept returns in-hand respond as soon as possible. date information concerning the library com to be entered into the contest. The during pickup service. Please return all and for updated links to resources that family that exhibits the true spirit and items to the dropbox located on the side Need a library card to access may help inform and entertain you from fun of Halloween (cool Halloween of the building. (around the corner from online materials? home. shirts, costumes, silly faces etc.) will the bike rack) We are issuing library cards

win a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble.

5) Patrons should expect a slight throughout the closure which are Stay Safe and Happy Reading! delay in returned items being removed necessary to access online materials.

• 2.0L TURBO 4 CYL • 9-SPEED AUTO TRANS • FLOOR LINER PKG • 20” GLOSS BLACK PAINTED WHEELS • CONVENIENCE & DRIVER CONFIDENCE PKG • APPLE CAR PLAY • ONSTAR • 4G LTE WIFI • BACKUP CAMERA • HEATED SIDE MIRRORS & SEATS • POWER LIFT GATE

2020 BLAZER 2LT

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• 1.2 ECOTEC TURBO ENGINE • DEEP TINTED GLASS • 4G LTE WI-FI • CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS • REAR BACKUP CAMERA • DRIVER CONVENIENCE AND CRUISE PKG • WHEEL LOCKS • REAR PARK ASSIST • REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT • LANE CHANGE ALERT • APPLE CARPLAY Courtesy Transportation Program Vehicle

2021 TRAILBLAZER LS

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• 1.4 ECOTEC TURBO ENGINE • DEEP TINTED GLASS • 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • 4G LTE WI-FI • REAR BACKUP CAMERA • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • CRUISE CONTROL • AUX 12 VOLT POWER OUTLET • APPLE CARPLAY & MORE! Courtesy Transportation Program Vehicle

2020 TRAX LS

STK #06372

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

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139 $

LEASE FOR

STK #15027

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PER MONTH

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• 1.5L TURBO ENGINE • PUSH-BUTTON START • KEYLESS ENTRY • APPLE CARPLAY • 4G LTE WIFI • ALUMINUM WHEELS • WHEEL LOCKS • LS CONVENIENCE PKG • FLOOR LINER PKG • BACKUP CAMERA & MORE!

2020 EQUINOX LS

FREE oil changes, tire rotations & multi-point inspections.

Current Lessees

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• 3.6L-DI-DOHC-V6 • 8 SPD AUTO TRANSMISSION • REMOTE START • EZ LIFT LOWER TAILGATE • WHEEL LOCKS • THEFT DETERENT SYSTEM • ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI • PERFORMANCE SKID PLATE PKG • CHROME RECOVERY HOOKS • TRAILING EQUIP PKG • INFOTAINMENT PKG • APPLE CARPLAY • BACKUP CAMERA • CRUISE CONTROL

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PER MONTH

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2021 COLORADO EXT CAB Z71 4X4

FREE oil changes, tire rotations & multi-point inspections.

Current Lessees

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• 2.7L TURBO 4-CYL ENGINE • 8 SPEED AUTO TRANS • 18” ALUMINUM WHEELS • ALL WEATHER FLOOR LINERS • WHEEL LOCKS • APPLE CAR PLAY • ONSTAR WITH 4G LTE WIFI • REMOTE ENGINE START • HEATED SEATS • HEATED STEERING WHEEL • HEATED POWER SIDE MIRRORS

2021 SILVERADO LT DBL CAB 4X4

FOR WELL-QUALIFIED BUYERS WHEN YOU FINANCE WITH GM FINANCIAL

120 DAYS

NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR

COME ON DOWN TO TELEGRAPH ROAD!

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Sales Manager jodylee@taylorchevy.com

Jody Lee Smith

General Manager markm1@taylorchevy.com

Mark Montante

734.287.2600

Sales Professional carmanl@taylorchevy.com

Sales Assistant Bryans@taylorchevy.com

Bryan Silvestre

Sales Professional johnb@taylorchevy.com

John Bradbury

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

Mike Kennedy

Sales Professional mkennedy@taylorchevy.com

Carmen Lowman

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

199* $

LEASE FOR

STK #06717

24 MONTH LEASE

PER MONTH

169*

$

LEASE FOR

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

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

APPLY ONLINE AT TAYLORCHEVY.COM

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

*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, mileage on most courtesy transportation program vehicles range from 3000 to 4000, GMEPP provisions apply, requires current select lease in household on all models, requires Costco member discount on Traverse, Colorado, Blazer, Trailblazer and Silverado, 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 Trax $23,165, Equinox $28,550, Traverse $34,565, Malibu $24,405, Colorado $39,055, Blazer $38,825, Trailblazer $23,075, Silverado $43,080 Residency restriction apply, File photos depicted, offers expire on 11-2-2020.

Dave Pohlod

Business Manager davep@taylorchevy.com

Jasen Raby

Sales Professional jasenr@taylorchevy.com

FREE oil changes, tire rotations & multi-point inspections.

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$0 DOWN

• 3.6L V6, 9SPD TRANSMISSION • FLOOR LINER PKG • 8’ TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY • APPLE CARPLAY • 4GLTE WIFI • WHEEL LOCKS • AND MORE ...

Courtesy Transportation Program Vehicle

2020 TRAVERSE LS

FREE oil changes, tire rotations & multi-point inspections.

Current Select Lessees

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Sales Professional andreaf@taylorchevy.com

Andrea Foucher

Sales Professional lisal@taylorchevy.com

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Sales Professional brianc@taylorchevy.com

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Brian Conover

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24 MONTH LEASE

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Sales Professional msalim@taylorchevy.com

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FREE oil changes, tire rotations & multi-point inspections.

Current Lessees

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• 1.5L TURBO 4 CYL • CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANS • FLOOR LINER PKG • APPLE CAR PLAY • ONSTAR • 4GLTE WIFI • BACKUP CAMERA •WHEEL LOCKS

2020 MALIBU LS

FREE oil changes, tire rotations & multi-point inspections.

Current Lessees

$0 DOWN

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$20,988*

STK#P5439 19729 MILES

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT

STK#P5433 9159 MILES

$44,995* STK#06613A 35728 MILES

$29,544*

STK#15114A 11720 MILES

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT CREW CAB Z71

$42,995*

2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS

2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT

STK#15137A 35152 MILES

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$10,995* STK# 06354A

2019 GMC SIERRA 2500HD CREW CAB

2013 BUICK LACROSSE CXL

SALES EVENT

Tent Sale

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Sales

ANDY D Sales

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$45.995*

Asst. Used Car Manager

KURT ASMUS

Business Manager

JASON LILLY

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

Internet Manager

DENNIS SMITH

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

Used Car Manager

JIMMY MARSHALL

Sales

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2017 CHEVROLET CREW CAB HIGH COUNTRY

2019 DODGE CHARGER GT

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

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SIMPLE STRETCHING & ARM TONING Begins with a standing warm up then a heartwarming cardio set and arm toning exercise. Ends with simple stretching exercise. Modified workout with chair available.

[S1] Tuesdays | Sept. 22 - Dec. 8 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. [#6709] 1 Class Per Week/11 Weeks

$44

CARDIO DRUMMING

Simple but effective choreographed movements make this a great choice for beginners or those that are more advanced. Warm up, rock out, toing exercises and and ending stretch make this class a head to toe winner!

[CD1] Tuesdays | Sept. 22 - Dec. 8 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

No Class November 3

[CD2] Thursdays | Sept. 24 - Dec. 10 7:10 - 8:10 p.m.

No Class November 26 [#6715]

[#6705] Walk In $5 Class Limit is 15

1 Class Per Week/11 Weeks [#6705]

Walk In

No Class November 3

COOKING CLASS:

LEMON ICED BLUEBERRY BANANA ZUCCHINI BREAD AND SUGAR FREE APPLESAUCE Learn to make delicious bread & applesauce that is healthy and affordable!

TONE IT UP EXPRESS!

$44

$5

Class Limit is 15

LEARN TO MAKE:

This low-impact workout focuses on isometric exercises that will stregthen your legs, cord and back while improving your posture, balance and flexibility.

[T1] Thursdays | Sept. 24 - Dec.10 6:00-7:00 p.m. [#6712] 1 Class Per Week/11 Weeks

$44

[#6705] Walk In $5 Class Limit is 15

No Class November 26

FOR THE BIRDS:

VIBRANT FALL GRAPEVINE WREATH

EDIBLE BIRDSEED WREATH AND MORE

Come & make your own beautiful 14" grapevine wreath to adorn your walls, door or porch.

Come & make several types of edible birdseed wreaths and hanging feeders using different types of seed, berries and dried fruit.

October 18

6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Senior Activities Room

October 25

November 15

6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Senior Activities Room

Senior Activities Room

$10 / Preregistration $20 / Supply Fee

$10 / Preregistration $20 / Supply Fee

Supply fee is cash only please. Preregistration of class fee is due by Oct. 15. No refunds after this date. Supply fee due at the start of class.

Class Limit is 15

Supply fee is cash only please. Preregistration of class fee is due by Oct. 22. No refunds after this date. Supply fee due at the start of class. Class Limit is 15

RIVERVIEW RECREATION

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HALLOWEEN WALK & MOVIE IN THE PARK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Take the family on a Halloween-themed walk through the woods.

Each child will receive a Halloween treat.

Afterwards, join us for an outdoor viewing of Hocus Pocus in Young Patriots Park. Blankets, chairs, drinks and snacks are encouraged!

Event is FREE! Must Preregister on Eventbrite Walk: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (35 people every 15 minutes) Movie: 7:30 p.m.

Must Pre-register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. Please check in at the west side of City Hall to receive your ticket to enter the walk.

Registration information will be available at cityofriverview.com & the Riverview Recreation Facebook page.

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he Downriver Council for the Arts presented “Walk for the Love of Art (and Culture)” at Taylor’s Heritage Park on Sept. 26.

The event was a way to display the artwork, music and dance skills of the area, along with souvenirs typically available at the DCA headquarters at 81 Chestnut in Wyandotte.

“Heritage Park has a beautiful walking trail and you’ll see artists and performers along the route,” the arts council website said. “It’s a fun way to raise money, increase membership, and make new friends, all in support of the Downriver Council for the Arts.”

The Downriver Council for the Arts serves 21 communities - Grosse Ile, Allen Park, Belleville, Brownstown, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Huron, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Sumpter Twp, Taylor, Trenton, Van Buren, Woodhaven and Wyandotte - and area of more than 400,000 people.

The Wyandotte facility includes lower and main level amenities such as artist studios, classroom areas for

children and adult art workshops, two large art galleries, a commercial kitchen, and a well-stocked artisan gift shop.

The upper level auditorium is the ultimate venue for events such as: DJ/ live music concerts, vendor art shows, club meetings, ballroom dancing, and yoga/meditation classes, just to name a few! The DCA also hosts special indoor and outdoor community events throughout the year.

Artists on hand at the Walk for Art event included Tim Porter, an acrylic painter from Southgate, who painted one of the historic trains in the park, and Jenny Vaughn, a watercolor painter from Trenton, who created a painting of the Coan Lake Bridge.

Musicians performing were the Riverside Jazz Combo, singersongwriter Jason O’Dea, the Divine Shimmies belly dancers and acoustic guitarist Doug Mullion.

There was a raffle and free art kits for children. Jan Dunbar, president of the DCA Board of Directors was among those running the show at Pavilion B in the park.

For more information on the Downriver Council for the Arts, check out the Facebook page facebook.com/ DC4arts.

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Hey, how about a Riverview Historical Society?

Last week, a young man from Trenton called me to say he was interested in the history of the Riverview Speedway, which I had written about in my book. (“The History of Riverview”).

For you historians, the Speedway he was asking about was started back in 1915 and went GERALD PERRY bankrupt. Anyway, the Riverview young man belongs to Register the Trenton Historical Society. Now the fact that he was so young and interested in history enough to join the Trenton Historical Society, got me to thinking, “why don’t we have a Riverview Historical Society?”

Good Question, huh?

Quite a few years ago, I was a member of the Riverview Historical Commission. (not to be confused with the Historical Society), but because of the lack of interest, the commission members began to drop out, and the city has been unable to get the folks interested enough to join ever since.

Well I think it’s time to try again I challenge anyone out there, young or old (like me), to take up the baton and run with it.

Lord knows in this day and age of sitting at home looking for things to do, wouldn’t this be a good thing for you to do?

If you will contact City Clerk Cindy Hutchson and let her know that you are interested, she can answer all of your questions and concerns.

Now, I’ve got this pile of “Riverview History” in boxes in my garage.

Someone besides me has to take on the history of Riverview because I ain’t getting any younger. I’m old enough to remember when Television came out, and I don’t mean color TV. The one thing we’re all going to learn is, the only thing that doesn’t change is change itself. Family and community have changed. There’s a commercial on TV about family. It has a catchy jingle that goes: “Family- singing in the kitchen Family - playing in the yard - Family - we’re in this together…

Well, y9u get the idea.

And there is also an old song called “The Green Green Grass of Home.” It’s a song about a fellow who comes home

from the service and the lyrics go: “The old town looks the same as I step down from the train, and there to greet me is my Mama and my Papa.

Down the road I look and there comes Mary, hair of gold and lips like cherries.

It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.”

Well I don’t have to tell you, things have changed today except for coming home. When the kids of today come home, it’s not usually by train or from the service, for that matter. It’s usually from college or chances are they’re returning from a job they got far from home.

You either pick them up at the airport or they drive themselves home. And that girl next door, is a girl he met in college and isn’t from here.

And as you drive around you notice a lot of empty land where the factories and chemical plants used to be. You go to visit the old school chum who used to live in your neighborhood, and you find out he or she has moved away and their folks have passed.

You remember an old friend who used to be a policeman, so you go over to the police station and lo and behold, your old friend has retired and a whole new bunch of people you don’t recognize are there.

It also seems the new guard is from out of town. The new residency regulation has caused the change in thinking. And that is, it’s unconstitutional to require a person to live in the town they work for.

As my old friend Bill Singer used to say, “Jerry, they (the town folks ) think that all the experts live 15 miles out of town. So the same thinking goes for all city employees.”

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Bucs bump off Huron League’s top teams

for 183 yards and a pair of scores as the Bucs trounced the Jets and remained unbeaten in Huron League play.

HANK Riverview is tied atop the league with MINCKIEWICZ unbeaten Huron, but the teams will Riverview Register not meet in this strange season as their Have a nice day, and thank you for game was one of three for each team flying Pirate Air. cancelled earlier this season because of Well, maybe that’s going a little too the pandemic. far, but the ground-hugging, dirt-loving The Bucs have games left against Riverview football team, which has Monroe Jefferson, Grosse Ile and made a very successful living the past non league Redford Thurston before few years rushing the ball, rushing the embarking on the MHSAA state ball and rushing it some more, broke out playoffs. All teams will make the an impressive passing game on Oct. 2 playoffs this season. and used it to crush Huron League rival Against the Jets, Riverview scored Carlson Airport 42-6. midway through the first quarter and The win was Riverview’s third never looked back, Jimari Moultrie straight and came after the Bucs beat capped a 60-yard march with a 10-yard defending Division 7 state champ run. Ben Johnson carried in the twopoint conversion and Riverview had an 8-0 lead it would never relinquish.

Airport marched to the Riverview 19yard line on the next possession, but the Bucs stopped them and then took the wraps off their passing game.

Thompson lofted a bomb to Moultrie, who caught it Photo by Larry Caruso in-stride near midfield and The Riverview defense limited SMCC to 7 points in an covered the rest opening night victory on Sept. 18. In three games this of the 71-yard year, the Bucs have allowed just 19 points, while the offense has scored 102. scoring hookup with his legs.

Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 35-7 Jacob Puma carried in the two-pointer on opening night and league favorite and with two second to play in the first Milan 24-13 on the road a week later. quarter, it was 16-0.

Junior quarterback Preston The lead grew to 24-0 when Christian Thompson, who threw just six passes, Lopez scored on a two-yard run. That completing three for 71 yards in the first TD was set up by a 36-yard pass to two games, cut loose in leading his team Landon Kincaid. Thompson’s two-point to the runaway victory. conversion run increased the lead even Thompson completed 6-of-8 passes more.

On the ensuing kickoff, the few Airport fans on hand got their only chance to cheer as the Jets returned the kick about 70 yard for their only score of the night. The two-point conversion failed.

The second half was more of the same.

The play of the night came early in the second half when Thompson heaved a bomb to a wide-open Gavin Blackwood.

The ball was clearly overthrown, but Blackwood never gave up, laid out and made an amazing catch. The play covered 40 yards and set up Thompson’s 10-yard scoring pass to Moultrie.

Jacob Shupe later scored on a 10-yard run and after Zach Werling caused a fumble and Shupe recovered it.

Jonathan Overall capped the Riverview scoring with a fourth-quarter, 30-yard touchdown run.

It was a huge night not only for QB Thompson, but also for Moultrie, who had 138 yards from scrimmage, three touchdowns and a pass interception.

Riverview 24, Milan 12 On Sept. 25, Riverview traveled to Milan and beat the Big Reds on their home turf 24-7.

Riverview got touchdown runs from Ben Johnson, Jacob Puma and Christian Lopez and converted two-point conversions after all their scores.

Riverview’s ground game was all but impossible for Milan to stop as the Bucs rolled up 325 yards. Johnson rushed for 90 yards, Jimari Moultrie rushed for 88 and Puma for 63.

Defensively, Riverview held Milan to just 198 total yards. The defense was keyed by Noah Grundwald with a dozen tackles and Landon Kincaid with nine tackles and two sacks. Kincaid, Moultrie and Cal Lockhart all had pass interceptions as the Bucs held Milan quarterback Cole McElvany to just 10 completions on 21 throws.

Riverview 35, SMCC 7 If you know anything about Riverview athletics, you know how big it is beating old rival Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, so the first night of the

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2020 high school football season was a real party for the Bucs.

Riverview got five touchdowns from five different players, four of them rushing and one on a fumble recovery and return.

Quarterback Preston Thompson, Jimari Moultrie, Ben Johnson and Nico Martin scored the Riverview rushing touchdowns and Jacob Puma had the fumble recovery for a score. Puma had two recoveries in the game.

Landon Kincaid had a monster game defensively, with 11 tackles, two sacks and a caused fumble.

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The Bucs won their first 13 games of the season, including a 2-1 win over Huron League archrival and defending Division 3 state champion Grosse Ile. In the win over Grosse Ile, the Bucs trailed 1-0 at halftime but rallied to win. Jacob Bias tied the game with a goal early in the second half and Salvador DeLa Torre won it with a goal in the final minute.

The Huron League loss was Grosse Ile’s first in 69 games. Prior to this game, the last team to beat Grosse Ile was Riverview back in September of 2015.

The win over Grosse Ile was no fluke, as the senior-dominated Bucs

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explosive, led by junior Nick Szczechowski, who scored six touchdowns in the first three games.

Defensively, he added a pair of interceptions.

But teams that concentrate too much on Szczechowski do so at their own

them.

Richard hasn’t needed to throw the ball much this season, but when Blessed with a whole fleet of it needs to, senior quarterback Joe returning skill players, the only Wisniewski is more than capable. question about the 2020 Gabriel Among his favorite targets is brother Richard football team was how good Nick Wisniewski. could it’s largely “Joe’s got a rebuilt, inexperienced good arm. I am offensive line would sure he wishes be. we threw the With limited ball a little more, summer practice, no but we haven’t live scrimmage game had to,” said and the first three Michalsen games of the season Michalsen canceled by the added that in COVID-19 pandemic, addition to the the answer was not offense playing quick in coming. well so far in But when they got 2020, the Richard the opportunity, the special teams Pioneers answered have done a great resoundingly, beating job of setting the Grosse Pointe Woods team up in good University Liggett field position.

61-27 on opening There is a bit night. It was the first of sobering news time the Pioneers amid all the good had scored that many as senior Travis points since Richard Lepitsky, one of hung 60 on Madison the leaders of the Heights Bishop Foley team, injured his way back in 2014. knee in the win The Pioneers over Lutheran Carson Sollars followed that with North and it a 14-0 win over appears serious.

Macomb Lutheran Last year North and a 41-7 win over non the Pioneers were 8-3 Catholic league Napoleon.

League Division champs and The offensive line, “is upset Clinton in a first-round gelling,” according to coach Tom playoff game. They’d like to do Michalsen. It is anchored by fourat least that much this season. year player John Mastrogiacomo, The Pioneers played who plays center. Among those Manchester on Oct. 10. They will surrounding him this season then likely play Bishop Foley in are seniors Paul Mann, Hunter the Catholic League playoffs and Hastings and Carson Sollars, assuming a win there, Clarkston junior Michael Calhoun and Everest Academy would likely sophomore Nic DiSanto. be awaiting them. Everest beat “We’re pretty excited.” said Richard 27-6 in the league Michalsen. “With no summer, championship game a year ago Nick really, we are still finding things in a game played in a driving Szczechowski out about this team. We are rainstorm at Rynearson Stadium happy (with the unbeaten start) at Eastern Michigan University. and trying to enjoy it because The playoffs are a little everything is uncertain and we different this season with all know it can be taken away at any risk, because the Pioneers also still have teams making the postseason. The first minute.” hard-running senior Michael Holdsclaw round is the district round and Richard The Richard offense is obviously and junior Ethan Mehall to throw at is in a tough eight-team grouping.

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2020 Gabriel Richard football 10 Luke Gordon, jr 11 Braeden Logsden, fr 12 Ethan Wyrembelski, fr 13 Drew Daiek, sr 14 Travis Lipetzky, sr 16 Nick Wisniewski, so 17 Joe Wisniewski, sr 18 Ethan Mehall, jr 20 Miguel Cantu, jr 21 Nick Szczechowski, jr 22 Joe Sawicki, so 23 Michael Holdsclaw, sr 25 Carson Sollars, sr 26 Trevor Coleman, so 27 Thomas Schantz, fr 28 Vincent Palumbo, so 32 Michael Calhoun, jr 35 Brody Torolski, fr 36 Nolan Morrin, fr 37 Aidan Chisik, fr 39 Ian McGunagle, so 42 Andrew Furst, fr 43 Ryan Rainey, fr 45 Vincent Finazzo, jr 48 Ben Sutherland, fr 49 William Richards, so 50 Ben Carey, so 43 Matt Mann, so 54 Aramis Lackey, so 55 Hunter Hastings, sr 56 Nic DiSanto, so 57 Alex Jevaharian, jr 58 Mariano DiSanto, sr 59 Brendon Hills, jr 60 Jeremy Davis, so 61 Landon Tisko, fr 63 John Mastrogiacomo, sr 64 Lenny Fritz, so 66 Paul Mann, sr 70 Walter Cruz, jr 78 Brian Barkley, so 82 Justin Franklin, fr Joining the Pioneers in the district are Jackson Lumen Christi, defending state champion Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, Grass Lake, Springport, Leslie, Manchester and Horton-Hanover.

“It’s a tough district,” admitted MIchalsen, “but I feel we can play with all those teams. It’s a big district and we are far east of most of those teams, so we want to win as much as we can before the playoffs, so we can get a home game and avoid the travel.”

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Good citizen tennis players a community asset You play sports to win. That’s the name of the game. You practice hard, compete hard and hope to come out on top.

Winning is important, but other things are, too.

Coach Kimberly Ng’s Riverview tennis team has proved that all season long. In addition to practicing and playing matches, the Buc netters have spent time helping beautify and manicure the town they call home.

They have been “working hard this season on and off the court,” according to their coach.

The Bucs have put in the time on the court since the middle of August playing five to six days a week. Off the court they have been weeding at local parks in the city.

The Riverview team reserves at least an hour a week after a practice and heads to a park.

Masks and gloves on, they get down and try to pull as many weeds as they can considering

they all have homework and other commitments outside of tennis.

“I am so proud of how hard these gentlemen have been working,” said Ng. “They show up to practice ready to play and my seniors on the team have stepped up to the challenge and have shown great leadership.

“This year I wanted my team to give back to the community by weeding at the parks and to feel a sense of community.”

It’s worked.

Winning is important, but being a great citizen is, too.

The members of the Riverview team are: Seniors Nic Acton, Jack Diroff, Ethan Hiltz, Ari Korogiannis, Josh Lavrack, Jake Leidner, Collin Schacht and Andrew Weimer; Juniors Brady Hoyt and Joe Nadolski; Sophomores Brent Holbrook, Brent Kerley, Justin Clifton, Brody Julvezan and Luke Johnson; and Freshman Greg Sparks.

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Pioneer runners leading their CHSL division

Buc runners still showing their strength After finishing first at the threeteam Maroon shoe meet to open the 2020 cross country season, the Riverview boys continued a strong campaign with a second-place finish at the first Huron League jamboree and a first-place finish at the Monroe Jefferson Invitational, where the Bucs ran in the four-team Division 1 race with Woodhaven, Carlson and Belleville.

At the jamboree, hosted by Milan High School, Riverview ran second to meet champ Monroe Jefferson. The Bears scored 43 points to Riverview’s 63.

Riverview freshman Logan Ruffner was third in the race, running 17:17 and he finished ahead of all the Jefferson runners. But Jefferson placed four runners among the top 10 and that was the difference.

Riverview’s Justin Shupe was ninth (17:52) and the Bucs had a solid pack of Sam Polgar, Hayden Holmes and

Eric Pickell, but the group was a little too far back to overcome the Jefferson high finishers.

At Jefferson, the Bucs were dominant, placing six runners among the first 10 and seven among the first 12. Riverview scored just 28 points to easily outdistance second place Woodhaven (42 points).

Ruffner was again Riverview’s leader, running second in 17:38.

This time he had solid backing from Pickell (4th, 18:26), Shupe (5th, 18:27), Blake Robinson (8th, 18:41), Holmes (9th, 18:44) and Polgar (10th, 18:44) and Gavin Shelton (12th, 19:10).

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Through two league jamborees, the Gabriel Richard boys cross country team has been the class of the field, narrowly winning the first one and pretty well dominating the second.

In the first jamboree, run at Willow Metropark, the Pioneers scored 38 points and edged both Cabrini (40) and Ann Arbor Greenhills (43).

Richard’s Alex Maszaros has run among the leaders in all of Richard’s races this year and he was the top runner at the jamboree, clocking 17:58 and winning easily.

In the second jamboree, also at Willow, Richard scored just 28 points and ran away from Greenhills (53), Cabrini (55) Maszaros and Grosse Pointe University Liggett (85).

Meszaros again crushed the field, Photo by Larry Caruso running 18:11 and winning by 33 seconds. He was followed home by teammates John Borowicz, Steven Bagozzi, Parker Heggie, Peter Laskaris, Nick Cole and Gabriel Heath.

Johnny Benko is another Richard runner, who often scores for the team.

The girls have not had the same kind of success as the boys, but they continue to compete and five of the seven girls on the team have run personal bests this year.

The girls are: Gilian Draft, Lillian Paschke, Megan Luclow, Sarah Wojtylko, Claire Stapleton, Issie Smith and Erica Roberts.

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Continued from page 26 have played several tough teams this year and beaten them all.

In addition to Grosse Ile, Coach Ben Zolynsky’s team has knocked off Monroe, Allen Park, Trenton, Huron and Woodhaven. In all, the Bucs have scored five or more goals eight times and have shut out six opponents.

“We knew we had a good team coming into the season,” Zolynsky said. “We knew the talent level because some of these guys have been starting since they were freshmen. They took some lumps back then, but it is paying off now.”

The team leaders are seniors Gustavo Sotto, Salvador DeLa Torre and Andrew Ray. Zolynsky said all three are, “special, special players.”

Soto and DeLa Torre have accounted for 30 goals in 13 games and nearly half that number of assists.

Ray is a center back, who controls the tempo and flow of the game.

“Soto is a workhorse,” Zolynski said. “He is so technical, so steady. He will be a college player. I don’t know where he is going to play, but several schools are looking at him.”

Ray earned praise, too.

“He makes everything happen,” Zolynsky said. “He may be the most athletic player I have ever coached

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The seniors make the team go, but the talented underclassmen push them and are likely the reason this has been a special season for Riverview.

“Our depth is insane,” Zolynsky said. “We have 23 guys on the roster and we played 20 against Grosse Ile and 21 against Woodhaven. It’s not exactly like hockey, but what we do is similar to line changes. The kids have bought into the subbing thing and so we always have fresh legs in the game.”

Zolynsky said the Bucs have also benefited from the three assistant coaches, all three former Riverview players. They are Hermes Tolstyka, Riverview’s single-season scoring record holder with 49 goals, Nonda Mehas and Dan Gonzalez.

“They have brought such a work ethic to the team and they are college players, so we can throw them on the field at practice and bring the level of play way up,” said Zolynsky.

Riverview will try to wrap up an unbeaten regular season and a Huron League championship and then get ready for the Michigan High School Athletic association state playoffs. The Bucs will begin the tournament this year in a district hosted by New Boston Huron.

Other teams in the district are Huron, Trenton, Southgate, Carlson and Airport. The Bucs will play the winner of the Southgate-Trenton game at 5 p.m. at Huron on Oct. 19.

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Riverview girls place second, too The Riverview girls’ team - led by a firstplace run from Paige Beaudry - was second to New Boston Huron at the first Huron League jamboree.

Beaudry was the only runner under 20 minutes and her time of 19:58 was 23 second ahead of the second-place finisher, Meredith Stull of Flat Rock Rock.

Kiera Wood was 10th in 21:50. Grace Godlewski, Emillee Manahan and Adrianna Bahu finished the Riverview scoring.

At the Monroe Jefferson Invitational, the Riverview girls ran fourth in the tough first division. The race was won by Plymouth with the ridiculous team total score of 18.

The winners were followed by Woodhaven, Carlson and Riverview.

Beaudry ran 20:33 and finished eighth to lead Riverview. Wood, Godlewski, Lexi Shaul and Monahan finished the Riverview scoring.

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