“I look forward to the future and my next endeavor. Hopefully, I’ll be able to remain in the Downriver area and assist other communities with their financial futures.”
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Swift said he would miss Drysdale and pointed to other achievements during his time Drysdale Dobek See City, page 6
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Riverview continues to attract new businesses to our city. We’ve recently celebrated the grand opening of Premiere Pet Supply at 17096 Fort, in the Riverview Plaza. This top-quality pet food store has everything you could possibly want or need for yourOnpet.our southern side of town we now have WarpZone Comics at 20950 Grange. They have thousands of comics for sale, action figures, games and more for your entertainment needs And coming soon to the old Chase Bank building at Fort Street and Williamsburg is Savvy Sliders. We all know that shopping locally not only benefits the business itself but it also benefits the community. Small business owners are dedicated to serving their customers and serving the community they’ve chosen to be their home. Stop into one of these today and welcome them to Riverview!
One item is that our Adhoc Cannabis Committee is meeting and getting regular input from several sources about the financial impact to the city and the well-being of residents from cannabistype products. If you’d like to provide your input, you can email the three council persons on the committee sussieoneil@cityofriverview.com,cnorton@cityofriverview.com,at: or plannedpickup.torecyclingrgunaga@cityofriverview.com.Citycouncilapprovedcurb-sideearlierthissummer.Therearemanylogisticsthatneedbeworkedoutforthecurb-sideContractswithrecyclersandeducationaleventsallneedto
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With summer vacations coming to an end, the City Council has many topics to address over the next several months.
My fellow Riverview residents, summer is coming to an end and the kids are heading back to school. Our summer programs are winding down and we had I believe to be the ofwith200roughlyattendanceever.insuccessfulmostConcerttheParkseriesAveragewasaboutconcertgoersacoupletheconcerts approaching 400 music lovers. This is a trend we all would like to see continue. And with your help I am confident we can expand the concert series, get some bigger named bands and turn summer into a celebration of kinship and community. To get this article started I would first like to thank the publishers of this paper, Go Big Multimedia, for allowing me to have this space so I can communicate with you directly. This allows me to get into a little more detail on what’s going on in our great city. And we do have a lot to do and we look forward to addressing many issues together.
Plenty on the schedule as we head into the fall ANDREWSWIFT
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Doug served the city of Riverview well for over 22 years as our finance director and then city manager. His expertise in finance and budgeting were greatly appreciated and the entire city council wishes him the best in his retirement or whatever he chooses to do next. With Mr. Drysdale’s retirement, the City Council has appointed Mr. Jeff Dobek as interim City Manager for a period of six months. During this time Mr. Dobek will have the full authority and responsibility as if he were the city manager. After the six month evaluation period council will either offer the job to Jeff or begin a search for a new city manager.Jeffhas been our Assistant City Manager and Landfill Director over the past two years. He brings with him plenty of managerial and financial experience.
be addressed first. We are still in the process of doing some background work on grants that we’ve received while pursuing a new facility to house our second drop off recycling center. Our first choice was the parking lot of the old Arkema plant on West Jefferson. It doesn’t look like that location is going to work out.
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Coming up in the middle of this month is a Rotary sponsored event called “Faith & Blue”. It is an event that encourages dialog between our residents, faith based organizations, and our police department. All are encouraged to attend this quick two hour event held at Young Patriot’s Park on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2-4 p.m. There will be snacks and refreshments available to enjoy. There will be games for the younger ones to enjoy. The Southgate Rotary and the Riverview Police Department look forward to seeing you there. On the civic group front a couple of projects on the table for the Riverview Kiwanis are the return of the Dictionary Project and the sales of their very popular Christmas wreaths. Please keep your eyes open for more information about these projects in this paper and on Facebook.TheSouthgate Rotary is working with the City of Riverview on possibly doing a drug take-back program called Project Smart.This is a producer paid drug disposal program that hopes to eliminate prescription drugs from working their way into our drinking water. There is much more to come on this important issue.
The City Council is firmly behind Jeff and we look forward to working with him and to keep as many things as possible from falling off the table when you have a change in leadership. I ask that you all help us in welcoming Jeff to the city’s top position.
The first item we need to make you aware of is that our City Manager, Mr. Doug Drysdale has decided to retire effective the middle of last month.
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A crowning achievement in Eve’s life was her 2018 induction into the Riverview Hall of Fame. After all those years of working in and volunteering for the city she loves the most, the city was able to respond in kind to one of its most giving citizens.
Eve is more than willing to share her green thumb and all the knowledge that goes along with it. She believes anyone can learn to plant flowers, shrubs, a veggie garden and even trees. If you have flower pots at home, SEE EVE,
If you missed the last issue, a rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rainwater from a roof, driveway or street, and allows it to filter through some specific plants which help clean out pollutants in the runoff while providing food and shelter for butterflies, songbirds and otherBecausewildlife.all that isn’t enough, Eve also volunteers in two other gardening organizations on Grosse Ile, is an avid kayaker along with her husband and also spends some of her happy time at the Wyandotte Animal Shelter, as animals are a very big part of her life. At home she has a few cats along with two box turtles. One of those turtles attests to her life-long love of animals she has had her for 27 years!
there in Scott Ford, who taught her all about trees, landscaping and planting.
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The saying that good things come in small packages has never rung truer when you realize all the amazing things that Eve Howell has accomplished so far in her life.
Riverview probably has benefitted the most from her talents and energy as she has been a resident here for over 45 years. During that time, she was instrumental in getting the Riverview Winterfest Run resurrected from extinction and ran it for 10 years, she created and chaired PAWS in the Park for four years and helped guide the Riverview Rowing Booster Club for three years. She also stepped up and improved her local city park, eventually forming Friends of the Glens Park, which over many years has raised and invested over $11,000 in improvements in the park using countless man (and women)-hours. They’ve planted over 70 trees and bushes, built a rock garden, installed three permanent bird houses, two park benches, edging, along with a hummingbird and butterfly garden.
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She’s an Advanced Master Gardener now as well as a Rain Master Gardener (you’ve probably seen her on her Gator making the rounds).
The goat she’s posing with here is, alas, not hers but was happily encountered during a trip to Detroit’s Eastern Market.
A large oasis has been created all because Eve took a few perennials from her garden into the park to spruce it up a bit. That, and many friendships, blossomed from there. Trenton also was a benefactor of her energy as she became the race director of the Zanglin Downriver Run for 14 years, which was the largest race in the Downriver area. In 35 years of running, she’s been in 16 marathons (that’s over 400 miles right there!), 13 Free Press marathons, one in New York, and two in Boston. Her lifetime mileage is 38,000. All the while, she raised two boys and worked for 33 years at AAA. Normally, retirement would be a time to relax, put your feet up and chill.Eve had other ideas. She was hired as a gardener at Riverview Highlands and happily put both green thumbs to work. She had an excellent mentor
She is now the gardener for the City of Riverview and her beautiful work can be seen all around the city, from the veterans’ garden between the library and the pond, around the gazebo where the bands play (and the little kids dance) on Wednesday evenings and at the entrance to Civic Park Drive where the gigantic flower pots can be found.
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Eve said to make sure they have drainage holes and to use good potting soil. Watering regularly is vital so keep an eye on the weekly rainfall and supplement when necessary. If you’re planning on planting any trees, best do it in the spring or fall, and give it regular water for the first two summers to ensure established roots.The best time to prune trees is in the winter –all those leaves blocking your view are gone! She suggests you check out the Michigan Gardeners page on Facebook, which has 30,000 members and is a great place to get questions answered for free. An additional source of information can be accessed by going to www.migarden.msu.edu or you can call their toll-free hotline at 888-6783464.All the work we do in establishing gardens of any sort benefits not only us, but the animal and insect species in our area. Keep in mind that if we didn’t have insects, we wouldn’t have food! Adding trees to your property improves your investment and helps the ongoing efforts to mitigate the drastic climate issues we’re facing.
Another very interesting source of information about a trend in reforesting cities is the work of the Japanese botanist and professor, Dr. Akira Miyawaki, who since 1980 has managed to regenerate depleted urban forests within a 20-year span, instead of the usual 200. More information on this vital process can be found at https://urbanforests.com/miyawaki-method/. Please be sure to tell your City mayor about this link. from page 4
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Dobek’s previous duties with the city included overseeing Riverview Highlands Golf Course and the Riverview Land Preserve, both of which are owned and operated by the city. He said those roles will be filled. Dobek’s new management position expands his duties to include overseeing all departments. He has been meeting with department heads to learn about projects, programs and objectives.Priortohis appointment as assistant city manager in Riverview, Dobek served for more than a decade as director of golf, parks and recreation in the City of Taylor. Prior to that, he owned his own certified public accounting practice. Dobek said he appreciated his time working with Drysdale. “I am sad to see him go,” Dobek said. “I worked with Doug for three years and I enjoyed working with him.” Part of Drysdale’s role with the city was treasurer. That post has been added to the job title of Rob McMahon, who has served as finance director and purchasing agent for the six years he has worked in Riverview.
The estimate for third-graders is 4,170,598 in the United States this school year. It is an almost mindboggling number, so it is important to bear in mind each of the individual students it represents.
As adults we know how important it is to be able to read and write well in order to share knowledge. We want to help young people succeed in school and in life, and we know that third grade is a crucial time for students to learn to read effectively. The Kiwanis of Riverview are the local civic group partnering with the Dictionary Project people. We are looking for sponsors of this year’s project. With the help of several local businesses we have distributed 3,860 dictionaries to third graders of Riverview Schools since 2007.
Dobek said he has been given six months to decide if he wants to become permanent city manager. “I was asked if I could step up and be interim city manager and I said yes,” he said.
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Kiwanis looking for donors for dictionary project
Dobek, who has been assistant city manager since July 2019, was appointed interim city manager by the City Council and was sworn into the position at a special meeting.
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with the city. “As Mayor, I think he did a fantastic job,” Swift said. “He got us in a good position with the Riverview gas plant and hopefully a successful landfill expansion. He worked on the summer festival and tree-lighting ceremony. Doug is the one who suggested moving the tree lighting from City Hall to Young Patriots Park to make more of a celebration out of it. “I am disappointed to see him go. He’s done an outstanding job while he’s been here. Myself and the council wish him the best in whatever he decides to do.”
As a sponsor, your donation of at least $50 will get your name or company’s name listed on the front of each dictionary distributed. With a donation of at least $75, you will receive a 5” x 5” decal to be displayed in a conspicuous place at your business showing your support along with having your name listed on the front of theWedictionary.arelooking to raise $1,200 to cover the cost of the dictionaries. If you would like to participate by contributing and have your name or company’s name listed on the front of each of these dictionaries, please send your check or money order to this address: Kiwanis of Riverview, Dictionary Project, P.O. Box 2057, Riverview, Mi. 48193. Or, PayPal aswift1@comcast.net, friends and family We must receive your donation by Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 to be included on the list of sponsors. If you have any questions you may call 734-284-5034 or email aswift1@ comcast.net.
You do not need to be a resident of Trenton to take this survey; you just need to have experienced the waterfront, parks and/or trails in order to offer feedback. Per the web site, your input will help them analyze “the accessibility, frequency of use, physical condition, perceptions, and future expectations for the future usage of the waterfront properties and the system of trails.” You may access this informative site about The Great Lakes Way @ Trenton by going to storymaps.arcgis. com/storiesand look for the QR code in the upper right.
If you have thoughts on what the future of Trenton’s waterfront should look like, now is the perfect time to share your input with the folks who are working at moving Trenton forward in a positive way.
The costs and time involved for remediating the properties for new industries and businesses is much less than it is for making the area suitable for residential/retail use and parklands. Possible industries and businesses that could be helping recoup that municipal tax loss could be “intermodal shipping, solar and nuclear energy research and production, warehouse storage and a ferryHowever,terminal.”this direction comes with potential environmental impacts, and will limit public access to the waterfront. Scenario 2 is the Trenton Great Lakes Way Biennial The goal of this proposal is to “improve the existing physical infrastructure supporting the Great Lakes Blue and Green Ways at Trenton, and to activate the trail system through cultural programming and small nodes of access to the Detroit River.” This is a great result for the people and nature, but not so much the bottom line.
Also, feel free to attend the Downtown Development Authority meetings on the third Thursday of each month from now until December. They start at 6 p.m. in the second-floor caucus room of Trenton City Hall. The next meeting is Sept. 15. Let them know which scenario you would like to see in the future.
Downriver waterfront: Your opinion is wanted
This web site spotlights the Great Lakes Way, a 156-mile network of trails and blueways that extend from Lake Huron to Lake Erie. With the three large brownfield areas ripe for transition, the Taubman College Public Design Corps would like to get your insight and past experiences with the outdoor recreational offerings that are in the Trenton area.
Scenario 1 is entitled Quick Revenue. The closing of those industrial sites came with a loss of revenue for the city. That needs to be recouped in some way and attracting more business and industry is a way to accomplish that.
This might be the sweet spot that makes everyone – and the city’s coffers – happy. According to the website above: “An influx of local and state funding streams targets the project sites as critical assets to advance urban resilience, climate adaptation, and regional competitiveness in the Great Lakes Basin.This renewed commitment to public spending animates private investors to enter into ambitious partnerships in Trenton.Asaresponse, this scenario offers a glimpse of how commercial, research and development could transform the waterfront revitalization district into a prosperous urban place. The transformation will anchor new local and regional uses and open up the waterfront to the public, further activating access and enjoyment of the Trenton Chanel and the Detroit River. This scenario means increased governance complexity, larger economic investment, more stringent environmental clean-ups, and necessary controls to ensure new developments are not negatively impacting Trenton’s current social fabric.Managing this ambitious urban transformation over time will also require the formation of waterfront authorities participated by public officials, land-owners, and private entities, foundations, and citizen advisory groups.
Currently, there is a web site created by a group of graduate students at University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning’s Public Design Corps led by Professor Maria Arquero de Alarcon, who are working with Trenton Councilwoman Wendy Pate, former Trenton Mayor Pat Hartig and environmental scholar John Hartig, who is the chair of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Great Lakes Way Advisory Committee, the impetus for this effort.
The third scenario is Commercial and R&D Redevelopment.Waterfront
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The Public Design Corps calls this a Story Map because it traces the history of Trenton’s waterfront, identifies current challenges, offers three possible waterfront futures or scenarios, and invites community stakeholder input. The goal is to get as many people as possible involved in re-envisioning the waterfront.
The result is the attraction of new blue and green economies and the decisive commitment to environmental stewardship that will situate Trenton as a blueprint for sustainable urban transformation and a regional destination.
Scan the QR code or go to the web site and take the survey. Every voice matters. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/
Do you care about the future of the brownfields along the waterfront in Trenton?Doyou want to see more industrial sites, commercial sites or railroad cars?How about mixed use, retail/ residential with apartments, condos andMayberestaurants?morenature, trails, and parks would be your cup of tea, or a little bit of all these ideas?
The scenario’s new programmatic offerings are supported by ample access to the waterfront and related amenities, and the integration with the existing green and blue trails.” What scenario do you want? What ideas do you have for the future of Trenton’s waterfront?
The eyesore that was the closed down McLouth Steel site is now being considered for redevelopment. Input from Downriver residents is being sought.
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Memorial Book Exchanges were summertime winners
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All three events provided cool T-shirts, student prizes, and parent prizes along with special guests at each one - Riverview’s mayor, fire, police departments, Therapy Dogs International and the Music Lady. We had fantastic community turnouts for each event!
The Memorial Elementary School Leadership Team created some fantastic events that helped to keep us connected and reading during these summer months. Our Summer Book Exchange events were so much fun!Thank you, Memorial families, for your participation and thank you Memorial Leadership Team (Mrs. Niefert, Mrs. Gwardinski, Mrs. Pappas, Mrs. Gandee, and our Memorial PTC member, Mr. Niefert) for your organization and creative inspirations to keep our students reading over the summer.
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Riverview to still offer students free breakfast
While the USDA has suspended the free breakfast and lunch program starting this school year, Riverview Community Schools has decided it is most important that our students have equal access to a good breakfast to start their day, so free breakfast will be available to all students. Making sure our students begin their day with an opportunity to eat and feel energized for the day can lead to academic success.
On Aug. 24th, the Forest Parent Club sponsored Popsicles at the Playground so that new students could meet friends and old friends could catch up. Popsicles and a craft were provided.
Woodside Bible Church in Riverview handed out 80 backpacks loaded with school supplies to Riverv iew Community Schools students on Aug. 18. The event, which was scheduled for 1-8 p.m. lasted just 40 minutes and students and families arrived to collect the supplies. Church members took names and numbers of students who arrived after the backpacks were gone and other members spread out to purchase more backpacks and supplies. The members then spend the rest of the day calling people to come and pick up their backpacks. In the end, the church wound up passing out more than 200“Webackpacks.hadsuch a great time connecting with the elementary school students and their families,” said Woodside Campus Pastor James DuFour Jr. After the successful giveaway, the church quickly began assembling another 200 for the Memorial Elementary orientation. “We look forward to continuing to connect with our local Riverview family and community,” said DuFour
Reappointed one applicant to the Library Commission for a five-year term to expire July 31, 2027, by unanimous vote.
Approve Sole Source Purchase of Two (2) Lucas Chest Compression Machines from Stryker for $29,745.92 for the Fire Department.
Approved Extension of the 2019 Pavement Joint Sealing Cooperative Contract with Scodeller Construction, Inc., for the 2022 Pavement Joint Sealing Project for a total amount of $88,000.00 and Engineering Fees with Charles E. Raines Company for an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, by unanimous vote.
The Mayor offered Public Comments.
Approved the Revised Administrative Schedule of Benefits, by unanimous vote. Recessed into Closed Session at 7:19 p.m. for the Purpose of Discussing Pending Labor Negotiations, by unanimous vote.
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Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Gunaga, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, WorkmanAlsoPresent:
Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous vote.
Approve Sale of City-Owned Properties Deemed Unable to Build Upon to Homeowners on West Jefferson and Riverview Streets.
Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous vote.
The Mayor and Fire Chief presented Plaques and Certificates of Appreciation recognizing Riverview Towing and Taylor Auto Salvage for their many years of support and contributions to the Riverview Summerfest on behalf of the Fire Department.Approved July 18, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes by unanimous vote. The Mayor offered Public Comments. Reappointed one applicant to the City Planning Commission for a three-year term to expire July 31, 2025, by unanimous vote. Appointed one citizen applicant to the Ad Hoc Establishing Marijuana Businesses Research Committee by unanimous vote.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022
Authorized First Reading, by title only, of Proposed Zoning Ordinance No. 735, regarding providing Allowance of Pools Decks for Above-Ground Pools not to exceed four feet in height, by unanimous vote.
DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk
The Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, Workman
Approve Special Events Applications from Riverview Neighborhood Watch for a National Night Out Event Using Young Patriots Park on August 2, 2022.
Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Norton, ONeil, Workman Excused: Councilmember Blanchette, Gunaga, Robbins
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
LEGAL NOTICES
Reappointed two applicants to the City Planning Commission for three-year terms to expire July 31, 2025, by unanimous vote. Reappointed three applicants to the Board of Zoning Appeals for three-year terms to expire July 31, 2025, by unanimous vote.
Authorize Solicitation of Bids for Repairs of the Department of Public Works Fueling Station and Authorize Engineering Fees in the Amount of $28,400.00 for the Preparation of Specifications, the Solicitation of Bids, Field Engineering and Contract Administration by the Charles E. Raines Company. Reject Bid 2516 and Authorize Rebid of Odor Control Chemical Supplies and Equipment.Adoptedresolution Approving an Agreement with Wayne County for Improvements to the Recreational Facilities at Memorial Park, by unanimous vote.Adopted resolution Calling for the State of Michigan and the County of Wayne to Allocate American Rescue Plan Act Funds in Support of the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority, by unanimous vote.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Authorize the Replacement/Upgrade of the Multi-rode Lift Station Water Level Sensors with Vegapuls C21 Rada Units with Kennedy Industries for $15,875.00 for the Department of Public Works. Award Cooperative Bid and four-year lease to Applied Imaging, Inc., for a Copier for the Recreation Department for a total of $8,874.24.
Various Department Heads, Attorneys Pentiuk and Morgan Approved June 20 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes by unanimous vote.
Approved Cell 7 Phase 4 Construction to Ryan Incorporated Central and Authorized Agreement in the total amount of $3,408,015.04, by unanimous vote.
Adopted resolution to Support the Riverview Land Preserve’s May 2, 2022, Revised Application to the Facility Inclusion Committee for Expansion of the Landfill Operating Capacity. Adjourned Meeting into Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Pending Labor Negotiations, by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk Approved August 1, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes by unanimous vote. The Mayor offered Public Comments. No one spoke.
Reappointed two applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission for twoyear terms to expire July 31, 2024, by unanimous vote.
Excused: Councilmember Gunaga Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Hurley
CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Appointed one applicant to the Economic Development Corporation/ Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to an unexpired six-year term ending April 1, 2023, by unanimous vote.
CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022
Reconvened at 7:36 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Swift, Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, WorkmanExcused: Councilmember Gunaga Adopted “Letter of Understanding” with the Police Patrol Labor Unit in concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager as discussed in Closed Session by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. by unanimous vote.
Reappointed one applicant to the City Planning Commission for a three-year term to expire July 31, 2025, by unanimous vote. Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous vote.
Authorize Environmental Engineering Services Project Work Authorizations with Tetratech in a total amount of $1,145,664.00 where the City reserves the right, per contract, to terminate all Work Authorizations with 30 days advance writtenAdoptednotice.aresolution Establishing Fees for Water and Sewer Rates and Meter Charges beginning September 1, 2022, by unanimous vote.
DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Robert McMahon, Acting for City Clerk
Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison City Clerk
The Mayor offered Public Comments. No one spoke. Accepted Resignation of Doug Drysdale; Approved Separation Agreement and Authorized Execution of Agreement by Mayor and City Clerk, by unanimous vote.Appointed Jeffrey Dobek as Interim City Manager and Authorized the Mayor and City Attorney to undertake discussions with him regarding the terms of his contract for Council’s consideration., by unanimous vote. Appointed Jeffrey Dobek to Represent the City on the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority Board (DUWA), by unanimous vote.
Concurred City Manager’s Appointment of Rob McMahon as the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote. Appointed Jeffrey Dobek to serve such positions, boards and commissions previously held by Doug Drysdale in his capacity as City Manager, by unanimous vote.Meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. by unanimous vote.
LEGAL NOTICES (C0NTINuED)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 719 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, “ANIMALS, OF THE RIVERVIEW CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE V, “DOWNRIVER CENTRAL ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY,” TO ADOPT THE DOWNRIVER CENTRAL ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY’S STANDARD PROVISION TO PROVIDE UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. by unanimous vote.
Also Present: City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk
DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 735 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW BY THE REPEAL AND RE-ADOPTION OF SECTION 24.06, “ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES,” SUBSECTION E, “SWIMMING POOLS,” OF ARTICLE 24, “GENERAL PROVISIONS,” AND SECTIONS 9.205, “PERMITTED YARD ENCROACHMENTS,” OF ARTICLE 9 “SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS,” TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF POOL DECKS FOR ABOVE-GROUND POOLS NOT TO EXCEED FOUR (4) FEET IN AuthorizedHEIGHTSecondReading and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 719, Adopt the Downriver Central Animal Control Agency’s Standard Provision to Provide Uniform Enforcement, by unanimous vote.
HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2022
CITY OF RIVERVIEW CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
RIVERVIEW REGISTER • September 13 — OctOber 13, 2022 • Page 13 Riverview Fire Open House! BOUNCY HOUSE COTTON CANDY KIDS’ GOODY BAGS October 8, 2022, 1pm – 5pm 18500 Civic Park Drive
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers ONeil, Robbins, Workman Excused: Councilembers Blanchette, Gunage, Norton
For those who like to nibble and nosh, the place to be on Aug. 9 was downtown Wyandotte, where The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber this year held its annual Taste of Downriver dining event. The come-hungry event was presented by PNC Bank and, as usual, it drew thousands of Downriver residents anxious to try some specialties from many of Downriver’s finest eateries. Residents plunked down their money to try items from Major Biddle, The Vault, Mr. Nick’s, Joe’s Hamburgers and many, many others. Based on the looks on faces of the party goers, The Taste of Downriver was against a huge success.
Photos by Jim Jacek
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* Flowers wherever they can be hung to create lushness and beauty. This requires a budget, which could easily be funded and maintained by asking for citizen and business support, because everyone loves flowers.
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I admire the civic initiative, the decisions made to make these things more than just ideas, and how darn cool they look in city after city, including the two I saw out west. The absence of these things is routine. It is much more normal to not see them. But when they are there, they make a difference, and indicate that those cities are examples of residents, businesses, non-profits, schools and government coming together to make sure that everyone gets the message that small is magic, and it doesn’t happen by accident.
* Social Districts work (look at Wyandotte), and are a real, marketable advantage over cities that have not enacted that simple policy. Strong, vibrant signage throughout the city that advises of the strict boundaries (by law), and calls out the participants by name, with support from those businesses and others that participate for the vibe it creates to raise all boats.
My wife, Janelle, and I got a chance to get away for a few days in August to attend the wedding of Christ Doulos’ son Nick. Christ and Carole and Janelle and I got to hang out a bit, out Oregon-way, in Sisters and Bend, and of course, you know what I did as I went about out yonder.Partof my takeaway guessedpopulatedthoseexperiencingwasdowntowns,by–youit–local and independent stores and restaurants galore.Sisters is a town of 2,709, while Bend is just under 100,000. But it’s never just the shops and restaurants that grab my attention in such an exploration of them-there cities. A huge part of the equation is the ways city governments and their departments integrate with local businesses and visionaries to create spaces that work to such an extent that without even focusing on it, people feel comfortable and energized and interested.Nomatter where I’ve been – and I’ve been to lots of towns – it is the combination of the elements of a city that generates “cool places to be.” There is almost no end to the things I’ve seen that make me covet and admire.Allof them create a sense of space that is compelling. All of them make people want to come back and explore more and appreciate more in their towns.Allof them are things to emulate, stimulate the imagination, and inspire creative thought. All of them are examples of possibilities to be executed in the towns in which we live, play, eat and drink and lead. Some of them create fundamental change, highly impactful and functional.Someof them are subtle and quirky, that make residents and visitors alike seek out more that might amuse and/ or stimulate the senses. When I see these things during trips near and far, I try to remember them and share them. It is not just unique shops and restaurants that ignite me, it is the towns themselves. Such towns are absolute magnets to other businesses that want to be a part of it all. Such towns find ways, together, to create such magnets.
* Murals on blank walls of buildings or structures that are completely ignored. Allowing artists to show their talent and turn boring space into things that amuse or stun with their beauty requires the decision to be such a town. They also relieve store owners from having to maintain those blank walls that cost money to keep from looking decrepit.Onegreat example: Somebody painted the walls of the defunct overhead train track at King and Jefferson; it looks infinitely more interesting, and so much nicer. I love it.
* Artistic crosswalks that engage pedestrian crossers, sometimes a different theme for every such intersection on main streets. Accomplished with paint!
* Wayfinding sites that are updateable that help visitors find what they might be looking for. A map and a listing of businesses and parks and other points of interest, where one can see their choices for restaurants, for instance, is helpful and can be an interesting feature in design, in and of itself.*The encouragement of bicycle use, through cool parking stations.
Localism, folks, is a lot more than just supporting local businesses. It is about making our towns irresistible, and ours together. magic of small, the power of vision and unity
To what, pray tell, do I refer? Well, there are many, but here are a few examples, in no particular order of importance as I see it:
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The simultaneous utilization of regulatory signage that keeps bikes away from where they should not be ridden. Actually being “green” can’t be just a vague concept and more cities should be the leadership.
* Permanent bricked conversation areas are awesome enablers that provide seating arrangements that foster such an idea. Several of them spread around the downtown area. Some I’ve seen feature chimineas for warmth that extends conversation areas well into colder weather. What a perfect tie-in to the Social District idea.*Small outdoor performing arts stages that encourage more community gatherings, that bring more people together in a town center or park to watch a mini play, listen to small musical acts, or give people a voice if they want such a chance. It is a powerful, unifying element, and again, especially if coordinated with the Social District idea. * Banners on light poles that market and publicize specific events, or “shop local” encouragement, or seasonal images, or high school spirit, or highlight the non-profits that are part of the heart and should of a city. There are a lot of reasons to have such a constant and creative force for unity and bragging.
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There are no doctors at New Eyes, just lots of frames and Schmittou, who can get you into fashionable new glasses for a lot less than all of the other chains and franchises out there. Just bring your eyeglass prescription to him and see what kind of magic he can work for you. “I am kind of like what the pharmacy is to your doctor,” Schmittou said. “Your doctor writes you a prescription. He doesn’t try to sell you the drugs. You go to the pharmacy. The same is true with us. You bring us a prescription and we will fill it.” New Eyes Optical does not accept insurance, but their low prices mean that is often not an issue.Schmittou has been in the eyeglass game for a long time. He enlisted in the Army after graduating from Lincoln Park High School and Uncle Sam sent him to school to learn how to make eyeglasses. He did that in the Army for nearly four years and then worked for Lenscrafters and for private doctors after that. In 2012 he opened New Eyes Optical and has been there ever since. Schmittou said he has over 1,300 frames in his building and can make arrangements to get others if customers come in with a specific brand or style in mind. For sunglass lovers, Schmittou said he has the largest selection of Ray Ban and Oakley sunglasses in the area. If you come in, you will deal with Schmittou himself. He and his wife Pam are the only employees. Schmittou does the fitting of the eyewear, and Pam orders frames and keeps the shop looking fresh by arranging the frame displays and decorating. So, if you are in the market for new glasses, would like a little personal attention and a really low price, give Schmittou a call at 313-587-4204, drop an email at neweyesoptical2012@gmail. com or contact them through their Facebook page, Facebook.com/neweyesoptical.
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I read with interest in another newspaper the other day that the city of Taylor is starting to think about its 175thTayloranniversary.becamea city in 1968. If you add 1968 to 175 it equals 2143. The numbers don’t add up. But the Township of Taylor anniversary.yourVoila.1847adding16,foundedwasMarch1847.So,175toequals2022.There’s175year
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The Hill on Vreeland Street where we had a soap box derby years ago would be a great place to have it. I’m sure there are a lot of other activities others could think of. Like something for or by the senior citizens group.Ahorseshoe tournament or a corn hole tournament or maybe a Pickleball tournament. A fishing derby for the kids? Helicopter rides? Oh my, lots of potential activities. Come on, Riverview, let’s do it. A while back I read that there was a “big tree” contest. I guess no one entered because I have heard nothing since about the big tree contest.Iknow there are a few big trees in Riverview. Why not see if we can find the biggest tree in the city?
There are a few near the high school. And I know there are a lot of big trees in the woods behind the community center. Also in the Kennebec, Mulberry, Poplar area. Also in the woods behind Seitz Junior High School. Let’s find Riverview’s biggest tree. On a sad note, I mentioned Wayne Gorman in my last month’s article and I said that the last time I saw him he was doingWell,good.hisbrother Gary texted me the other day and informed me that Wayne had passed away. He was recovering from a hip replacement at Rivergate nursing home when he took a sudden turn for the worst and died. Totally unexpected.RestinPeace, old friend. Bill Larry Writer/PhotosCaruso
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Now thinking about Riverview. It seems to me Riverview became a Township of Monguagon along with Trenton and Grosse lle, as well as Sibley. Riverview was incorporated as a village in Monguagon Township in April of 1923. So if my Albert E.Smith High School math is right, Riverview could be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year.So come on Riverview, let’s get it together.Thistime not just ads in the paper, or nice folders handed out to the people at city council meetings, but an honest-togoodness celebration. I know we know how to put on a celebration. We have a pattern to use. We put on a great Summerfest this past July. How about we switch Summerfest for the 100-year celebration?Justasuggestion.JimTrombley’sgot a lot of spare time. How about him chairing the wholeHe’dthing?beanatural cause his family has a long history with Riverview. They raised thousands of dollars for the Veterans Memorial Stone at the Riverview Library. Just Maybesaying.wecan get the City Council members to play the Department heads in a softball game. Let’s have a good old fashioned Miss Riverview contest. I’ll bet you could get Nora Guiney to set it up. She has a lot of friends such as Shelley Vollmar. And Lisa Sobel to help along with others. We could even have an Ox roast at Young Patriots Park. I am sure that some of the restaurants in town would helpHowout.about a 100th anniversary golf tournament?Prettybaby contest? A go-kart race for the kids?
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The team worked hard all through the summer, the Riverview coach said, and when the season began, the hard work did not stop. “We knew how good this group could be, so we scheduled as hard as we could,” Zolynsky said. The team opened in mid-August at the Petoskey Tournament and won the title. Petoskey, Riverview and Lake Orion all went 2-1 during play and Riverview won the title on goal differential.Theweekend-long trip also turned into a team-bonding event that brought a team of close friends even closer. The Bucs then returned home and hosted their own tournament – which they also won. The teams at Riverview were Monroe, Mason and Grosse Pointe North. Riverview beat Monroe and Grosse Pointe to take the title. When Huron League play started recently, the Bucs faced more challenges as Milan and Grosse Ile, two of the league’s best teams, led off theTheschedule.Pirates bounced Milan 6-1 and then beat Grosse Ile, a team that has been to four straight Division 3 state championship games, 2-0. “That Grosse Ile game was so special to the guys,” said Zolynsky. “It was a league game, an important game. To win on our own field, to score twice and to really out-possess them was really, really great.” Sophomore Denin Oglecevac scored both Riverview goals against Grosse Ile and now has 18 markers in 11 games.Butthis is not a one-man show. “This is such a talented team,” said Zolynsky. “We have guys on our bench who would start for any other team in theTJleague.”Asciutto, Caden Demers, Matthew Wong and Caleb Litten are the team’s captains. Demers has eight goals and nine assists this year. Asciutto, whom Zolynsky called “a workhorse” had four goals and two assists.
Riverview running over all soccer opponents 2022 Roster 1 Jakob LeBlanc 3 Michael Gilleran 7 TJ Asciutto 8 Shawn Ray 9 Caden Demers 10 Angelo Male 11 Leonides Asmimakopoulos 12 Tyler Zolynsky 13 Caleb Litten 14 Ethan Emery 15 Matthew Wong 16 Titus Grafton 17 Jack Bias 18 Kosta Korogiannis 19 Malachi Wright 20 Connor Felice 21 Jakob Rose 22 Caden McGrath 23 Jacob Bias 24 Denin Oglecevac
This year Riverview High School is celebrating its 20th year of varsity soccer and perhaps the most exciting part of the celebration is that the 2022 team has a chance to be the best in Riverview history. Coach Ben Zolynsky – the only varsity coach in the history of the program – has 14 seniors on this year’s team, most of whom play a high level of travel soccer when they are not wearing Riverview colors.
“This is definitely a team that can score goals,” he said. “But we need to remember to take care of the little things that keep the other team off the board.”TheBucs are 9-2 this year with their only losses coming to Petoskey during the August tournament and to defending Downriver League champion Woodhaven. The Bucs lost to Petoskey 1-0 and 3-2 to Woodhaven.“Wewilltake every loss as an opportunity to keep developing this team into what we believe it can be,” saidRiverviewZolynsky.has won two MHSAA Division 2 district titles in a row and Zolynsky said getting a third is one of the team’s goals. He said the Bucs also want a Huron League championship and that they would love to be the first soccer team in Riverview history to win a regional title. The Pirates this year have been ranked as high as fifth in the state in Division 2. “It has been an incredible start to the season,” admitted Zolynsky. Now Riverview fans are hoping for an incredible finish, too.
Goalkeeper Jakob LeBlanc has recorded four shutouts this season, although Zolynsky said he wishes there were more.
“This is a special group, a fun group, a hard-working group,” said Zolynsky.
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Bowman Thompson – Gavin Labadie (72) and quarterback Lucas Thompson create some rom for Anthony Bowman
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High-scoring Pirate gridders open 2022 with two wins
The first touchdown came after a fine 28-yard punt return by Jacob Shank. The Bucs needed just two plays to score and the two-point conversion made it Minutes8-0.later, Shank intercepted a Falcon pass and the Bucs took over at the DC 41-yard line. This time it took Riverview six plays to get into the endzone and the point after failed, leaving the Bucs with a 14-0 lead.
But the Falcons showed some life and they scored inside the first minute of the second quarter. The Falcons then recovered on on-side pooch kick and marched down the field to score again and tie things up.
Gavin Labadie (72) and quarterback Lucas Thompson create some room for Anthony Bowman
Riverview scored 64 points in a win over the Falcons in 2021 and they scored 34 more on Aug. 25 as Riverview beat DC 34-28 to start the newTheseason.Bucs would have scored even more, but a 43-yard touchdown run by Anthony Bowman on the first drive of the game was called back because of an illegal block. Two other drives were stopped by pass interceptions, the second one on the Divine Child one-yard-line as the first half came to a close.Butjust like last year when the Falcons came into Riverview and scored 42 points against the Pirates, Divine Child proved it could move the ball against Riverview’s defense, too.
Sophomore quarterback Lucas Thompson then threw his first interception of the game and DC turned it into their third touchdown of the second quarter and a 21-14 lead. Undaunted, the Pirates drove the
Despite having played Riverview in last year’s season opener and despite there being tons of video of the Bucs, the Divine Child football staff had still not figured out a way to stop, or even slow down, the Riverview offense.
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Riverview scored on its first two of its first three possessions and led 14-0.
Early on, the game looked like it would develop into a blowout.
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Photos by Dave Chapman
Riverview coach Derek Mclaughlin said it was a fun game to be a part of. He called it a great high school football game.
The2019.Bucs hosted Huron on Sept. 9 and they travel to Flat Rock on Sept. 16 before getting ready for their annual showdown with Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central on Sept. 23. Riverview will host the Falcons this year.
ContinuedGRIDDERSfrompage 30 2022 Roster 2 Jalen McCray 3 Jacob Shank 4 Anthony Bowman 5 Lucas Thompson 7 Charles Singleton 8 Gavin Blackwood 10 Max Lockhart 11 Nathan Pinkava 12 Caleb DiBrano 14 Shane McAlinden 15 Ian Adams 17 Travis Spencer 20 Chase Begeman 21 Brendan Rockensuess 22 Chris Wagner 26 Jorden Smiechowski 27 Darian Stuck 28 Mateo Kornijenko 30 Joseph Pagano 32 Samuel Mouser 33 Nate Martin 35 Alex Sellman 42 Joseph Harris 44 Zach Werling 45 Brayden Schoettinger 51 Alec Cetnar 53 Ryley Magers 56 Gabe Landskroenar 61 Austin Lipchik 64 Brennan Lince 65 Alejandro Escobar 67 Braedyn Evans 70 Muhammed Gulzar 72 Gavin Labadie 73 Hunter Diley 74 Daeton Wegiel 75 Emmanuel Acevedo 77 Noah Hunt 79 Owen LaGris 80 Trevor Gadwell
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ball right back into DC territory on their ensuing possession, moving from their own 27-yard line to deep into the DC zone on 10 grinding plays. But just before the half, Thompson put the ball in the air again and a DC defender snatched it away near his own goal line to end the drive and extinguish the first half.
Riverview’s game on Sept. 1, its Huron League and home opener, did not hold the same excitement as the first game.
Bowman finished the night with 124 rushing yards on 15 carries. Lockhart would finish with 123 yards on 13 carries. He scored twice. Sophomore Ian Adams also scored twice. Divine Child made it exciting, reaching the Riverview 11-yard line. The march included an improbable first down completion that came on fourth-and-20.Butafterthat long completion, Riverview’s defense stiffened, allowing just three yards on three plays. On fourth down, Bowman intercepted Divine Child quarterback Robert LaLain and the victory was in theAfterward,bag.
Riverview started the second half with a 10-play, 75-yard drive that ate 4:53 off the game clock and ended with a touchdown. The extra point failed and Riverview still trailed 2120.DC got back in scoring range on its next possession, thanks to a 50-yard passing play, but the Falcons missed a 35-yard field goal try when the drive stalled.After taking over on its own 20-yard line, Riverview again moved smartly down the field, mostly on the legs of Max Lockhart, who gained 56 of the 80 yards on the march, much on a fine 42-yard run on the second play of the possession. Lockhart then scored on a five-yard run and added the two-point conversion to give Riverview a 28-21 lead. The touchdown seemed to deflate Divine Child and its big opening-night home crowd. That did not last long as first-year DC coach Chris Laney dialed up a hook-and-ladder play on the next possession and it went for a 50-yard score and the game was even again this time at 28-all. But the Riverview offense still had a bullet left in its gun. Thompson looked like a veteran as he coolly led his team down the field, relying mainly on the running of Lockhart and Bowman. Lockhart carried on three of the seven plays in the drive, including a crucial 33-yard run on third down. Bowman carried four times, including the final eight yards into the end zone. The conversion failed and that left Riverview with a six-point lead to defend over the last four minutes of the game.
Max Lockhart and the Riverview defense were just too much for Divine Child on opening night. Sophomore quarterback Lucas Thompson had a little trouble passing against Divine Child, but he had a solid first game in leading his team to victory.
Jacob Shank had 43 rushing yards, a long punt return and a pass interception against Divine Child.
The Bucs hosted Monroe Jefferson and the game was never really a contest as Rivervierw marched off with a 43-0 victory. The win increased Riverview’s Huron League winning streak to 16 straight games. The last time the Bucs lost to a league rival was when MIlan beat them in September of
2022 Schedule 8/26 Grosse Ile 20, GR 7 9/1 GR 29, Shrine 0 9/9 At Carson City Crystal 9/16 AA Gabriel Richard 9/24 Muskegon Heights 9/30 At Bishop Foley 10/7 Lutheran North 10/14 Cranbrook 10/21 Whitmore Lake
The Gabriel Richard team gets coached-up during the seasonopener against Grosse Ile.
^ Richard quarterback Nick Wisniewski had a touchdown pass against Grosse Ile and two more in a win over Royal Oak Shrine.
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After opening loss, Pioneers back on track
The Grosse Ile game was a forgettable one for the Pioneers.
The Pioneers gave up two first-quarter touchdowns and never led. Grosse Ile’s Hunter Proctor caught a pair of touchdown passes from Travis Symons. They covered 16 and 14 yards. Running back Tyler Fraczek, who rushed for 140 yards against the Pioneers, scored Grosse Ile’s first touchdown on a two-yard run. Richard did intercept Symons four times in the game, but the Pioneers could not convert the turnovers into points.The game was 14-0 at halftime and 20-0 in the fourth quarter before the Pioneers finally penetrated the Grosse Ile goalline. The Richard score came on a 17-yard pass from Wisniewski to Sobush with 8:20 left to play in the game.The Red Devils and Pioneers have now opened against each other for four consecutive years (the 2020 game was canceled because of COVID) and Grosse Ile now holds a 3-1 edge in the series.The Pioneers will now get back to work trying to regain the form that led them to four straight playoff berths between 2017 and 2020. Last year’s 3-5 record snapped that streak.
The Gabriel Richard football team stumbled out of the gate on Aug. 26, losing its opening game of the season at Grosse Ile 20-7. The Pioneers committed numerous penalties against the Red Devils and gained fewer than 100 yards. But the team put that all quickly behind it and stormed to a 28-0 victory in the Pioneers’ home-opener against Royal Oak Shrine on Sept. 1. Shrine and Richard are no longer in the same Catholic League Division, so this was a CHSL crossover game. Quarterback Nick Wisniewski bounced back from a three-interception game against Grosse Ile to lead his team to victory by throwing two touchdown passes.Heconnected with Derek Lesko on a 40-yard scoring pass and with NIck Sobush on a 10-yard scoring strike. Sobush scored twice in the game as he also had a 20-yard touchdown run. Steve Mauritho had the other Richard touchdown. It came on a fiver-yard run. It was a good enough effort to allow the Pioneers to ring the victory bell in front of the school after the game.
It’s back on the road again for the Pioneers on Sept. 24 when they play a 1 p.m. Saturday game against Muskegon Heights.
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The Pioneers made the 150-mile journey to Carson City-Crystal High School on Sept. 9 and they return home to face An Arbor Gabriel Richard in the league opener Sept. 16.
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