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City action will continue through October and November My fellow Riverview residents, the cool weather has arrived and we have so much to look forward to this fall. Our community has had an action packed September, and October promises to be the same with all the Halloween activities planned. September saw the last of our very popular Concert-inthe-Park series. This year’s ANDREW concerts were very well SWIFT attended with some of the bands drawing well over two hundred music lovers. Young Patriot’s Park is the perfect place to enjoy an evening of music with neighbors you may not have seen for a while. The Ceaser’s Pavilion with the Reflection Pond in the background is one of the treasures that draw people to our community on a regular basis. The big event for September was our 100th Anniversary Celebration. It was my pleasure to play a small role in helping to recognize the oldest known resident, the longest married couple, the oldest tree, and the oldest house. This would be the proper place to acknowledge the sponsors of the throwback newspaper “The
Riverview Review”. The Review was the local paper for Riverview in the late 50’s and early 60’s. The publishers of the Riverview Register assisted us in recreating the Riverview Review Newspaper that was available at the 100th Anniversary Celebration. The paper is packed with historical pictures, facts, and stories from Riverview’s rich history. The generous sponsors that made this publication possible are Piramal Pharma Solutions, Tetra Tech, C. E. Raines Company, and the law firm of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak P.C. Please don’t feel like you missed out, the Riverview Review will be available at City Hall, the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library, and select local businesses soon. New this year is our Halloween Decorating Contest. The City recognizes the effort a large number of residents put into decorating their homes for this family fun holiday. Homeowners who would like to participate should call the Rec Department at 734-281-4219 or email dmitchell@cityofriverview. com. Prizes will be awarded at the Nov. 6 council meeting. Continuing with the Halloween theme, our Halloween Trunk or Treat, Hayrides, and Movie in the Park all return on Saturday, Oct. 21. The festivities start at 4 p.m. at Young Patriot’s Park.
On a more serious note, the Rotary Club of Southgate is partnering with the Riverview Police Department to host a class on how to administer Naloxone. Participants will receive the training required and a free life-saving dose of Naloxone. This training is provided free of charge using the newest and latest Naloxone-Kloxxado, which is more effective and works faster than other products. This is hands-on training and lasts about an hour. The class takes place in the Activity Room at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. Please call Steve Ahles at 734-658-8991 or email him at chiefahles@aol.com to register. The Riverview Goodfellows will be holding their organizational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Activity Room at City Hall. For more information you can email me aswift@ cityofriverview.com. We look forward to seeing lots of new faces. My hope is that you find this column informative and mildly entertaining. I look forward to writing this each and every month and I’m humbled that you take the time out of your busy day to read it. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, November 7th. There is still time to request an absentee ballot if you are unable to make it to the polls on voting day.
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Continued from page 1 system which is generated by local voters. It provides school districts with funds to pay cash for repairs and improvements as needed. A sinking fund saves money by addressing infrastructure maintenance without incurring interest on loans or bonds. The Riverview Community School District Board of Education approved placing a sinking fund renewal on the November 7, 2023, local election ballot. This renewal is not an increase and it will finance ongoing improvements, updates, and repairs of our school facilities. The proposal would allow the district to continue to levy the building and site sinking fund millage that expires with the 2024 tax levy. If approved the fund will continue for the next 10 years. The sinking fund also permits longer-term planning and funding for major repairs and renovations. District leaders stress that this is not a tax rate increase or a new tax. This is a request to renew our existing sinking fund millage. The renewal is for 1.97 mills. The sinking fund has been in place for five years and expires this year. If the renewal is passed, it will be in effect for 10 more years. The overall school infrastructure is good and Riverview leaders say they are extremely proud of the condition of the buildings. However, they are all over 50 years old. The sinking fund is used for unexpected facility needs as they occur and provides for longerterm major repairs and renovations to keep our students in a safe and welcoming learning environment. Riverview Superintendent of Schools JJ Hatzl, who went to school in Riverview for 12 years and was principal of the high school for more than a decade, knows the district inside and out and says there are some unique challenges in Riverview that lead to higher costs. For example, Hatzl points to Forest Elementary School. The building was built in the 1970s and has no windows. To keep the inside a comfortable temperature, the building has five HVAC units on the roof. Each of the units is costly enough on its own, Hatzl said, but then other costs
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are incurred, such as having to rent a crane to move the units onto the school roof. “It costs a lot to rent a half-million dollar crane,” Hatzl remarked. A fact sheet released by the district says the Riverview Community School District prides itself on fiscal responsibility and transparency. The sinking fund renewal is a way to continue to serve our students with facilities that make our community proud. Projects that have been and will continue to be funded through a sinking fund renewal: • Air Conditioning and HVAC updates and additions • Boiler Repair/Replace • Window Replacement • Classroom Updates • Entry doors and flooring replacement • Roof repairs and replacements • Repair and refurbish aging athletic facilities • Lighting Replacement • Modernized Science Labs • Exterior Building Maintenance • Technology • Safety and Security By law the proposed Building and Site Sinking Fund cannot be used for salaries, supplies or equipment. Many of the past sinking fund
Ballot information Riverview Community School District Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the building and site sinking fund millage that expires with the 2024 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate of 1.9790 mills ($1.9790 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) which may be assessed against all property in Riverview Community School District, Wayne County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2025 to
2034, inclusive, to continue to provide for a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading of technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2025 is approximately $792, 650 (this is a renewal of a millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy)?
updates and repairs were generated from school and community forums and the district is dedicated to continued collaboration on future projects. One of those projects was the recent refurbishing of the high school tennis courts. There had been complaints about the condition of the courts, not only from students and coaches but also
from community members and the district responded. “We want to be transparent on how we spend (sinking fund) money and we also want to know what people want us to use it on, so input for the community is important to us.”
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HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT, HAYRIDES & MOVIE IN THE PARK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 Join us for a hayride through Young Patriots Park and woods ($5 per person) 4-7 p.m. . After the hayride, stick around for the Free Movie in the Park "Frankenweenie", rated PG, it will be on the big screen at 7 p.m. Dress to be outside and bring blankets to bundle up with while getting into the Halloween Spirit. Hayrides and movie take place by the Community Center. Also enjoy a free trunk or treat put on by the Fire Department from 5-7 p.m. (If you wish to pass out candy contact Amy at the Fire Department 734-281-4264
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Senior Sunrise 2024 The Class of 24 Senior Sunrise was a success! Members of the Class of 2024 gathered on the football field for the traditional senior sunrise viewing. Class leaders had the students out on the field, enjoying some wonderful refreshments and “chill” time. Thanks to Jeff Edwards and our food service crew for helping with the lattes, hot cocoa and coffee, to Elliott’s Bakery for cutting us a great deal on donuts and to our wonderful parents for donations for napkins and water and such!
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On Aug. 30, Forest Elementary hosted its annual Open House. Families were able to come and meet the teachers, see the classrooms/school and drop off their school supplies (if they wished). The Parent Club scheduled food trucks to come to the building, so that dinner was a bit easier for everyone that night. Parent Club had spirit wear for sale, hosted a Smencil/gram sale, provided information for parents regarding their organization and had an adorable backdrop and props for picture taking. The Guidance Center hosted a table with coloring/mindfulness sheets and more information about their agency. They were also able to provide resources for families that were in need. Our media center hosted a backpack drawing for three lucky students to win. All-in-all, there was a large turnout, and it was a great way for our school to connect with families!
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TRICK OR TREAT PUMPKIN BUCKET CAKE DECORATING CLASS Friday, October 27, 5:00 – 6:15 pm Or: Saturday, October 28 11:00 – 12:15 pm or 2:00 – 3:15 pm
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• Class fee of $25.00 must be paid by Thursday, October 19th. No refunds after T tthis date. Limit of 15 participants per cclass. No walk ins. Location: Riverview City Hall Senior Activity Room 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, MI 48193 734-281-4219 • cityofriverview.com
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Students will learn easy to use self defense techniques that require little to no strength. These techniques will help to build confidence and allow them to not be intimidated by bullies. Including: Bullying and how to address issues • How to “stand up for yourself” • Who can help when you are at school, church and activities • De-escalation Techniques: Wrist grabs • Blocks • Bear hugs from the front and from behind • Strangulation holds
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These are easy to learn techniques that require little to no strength and no knowledge of Martial Arts in a fun and safe atmosphere. Basic techniques that will increase your self confidence and feeling of security are the focus. Men and women are both encouraged to attend as well as young adults at least 16 years of age. Including: Situational awareness • How to avoid dangerous encounters • Domestic Violence • Weapons & Self Defense Tools • Basic defenses to enable you to ‘get away’: Palm strikes • Hammer punches • Elbow strikes Wrist grabs • Hair grabs • Strangulation defense We will also discuss how to deal with dating violence, peer pressure, and other forms of abuse.
Young women and men are invited to learn easy to use self defense techniques that require little to no strength. These self defense strategies will build self confidence and allow young men and women not to be intimidated by bullies or those trying to hurt them in any way. Including: Bullying • Sexual assault • Dating violence Date rape • Red flags • Diffusing dangerous situations • Exiting parties without being teased. Techniques and how to avoid: Blocks • Shoulder grabs • Bear hugs Strangulations • Hair pulls from the front and behind • Wrist grabs • Question and answer session.
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Some amazing art students beautify RCHS
Upon their return from summer break, the Art I students reflected on their Positive Core Memories by making hands. The hands could be filled with words, thoughts, objects, designs and experiences that were important and positive to each student. They did a great job with this back-to-school activity and decorated the halls of the building before Open House.
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Connection Club leaders welcome RCHS freshmen at orientation On Aug, 31, our incoming freshmen engaged in community building activities with upperclassmen Connection Club leaders, toured the high school and athletic fields, walked through their daily schedule and learned how to navigate the lunch line. After years of Covid, it was necessary to teach them how to open their assigned lockers. It’s been a great start at RCHS for the 2023-‘24 school year.
Did you know that children can suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of the school year? That’s just 18 days or 2 to 3 days a month. And that can add up before you know it. That’s as true for kindergartners as it is for 12th graders. It’s as true for excused absences as it is for skipping school. We know there will be days when your child will miss school, especially when they’re sick. But we know that nationwide, as many as 7.5 million students miss 10 percent of the school year. That’s 135 million days of missed school – and missed opportunities. And research shows us it also
marks the point when students start to fall behind academically because they have missed too many days. Let’s work together as a community – school and business leaders, parents, students, teachers, doctors, neighbors – to get all kids to school – on time, every day.
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AUNT MARY’S SNICKERDOODLE BROWNIES COOKING CLASS Tuesday, November 14 6:45 – 8:15 pm
We will be using Aunt Mary’s famous snickerdoodle cookie recipe along with a homemade brownie batter to make this delicious cinnamon-chocolate brookie. Absolutely delicious and easy to make!
• Please bring a glass or metal 9“ X 13” glass or metal pan. Final baking will be done in your home. Bake and freeze ahead ad for the holidays.
• Class fee of $25.00 must be paid by Tuesday, November 7th. No refunds after this date. Limit of 15 participants per class. No walk ins. Location: Riverview City Hall Senior Activity Room 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, MI 48193 734-281-4219 • cityofriverview.com
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Memorial School Open House is a success Memorial Elementary School had its Open House/Meet the Teacher Night on Aug. 30. We had an excellent showing of families come out to see friends, drop off supplies and meet their teachers. Memorial PTC arranged for the Kona Ice Truck to be on the playground too to provide some icy treats. Also, Memorial’s leadership team played BINGO with our students, raffling off Fire Tablets and back-to-school supplies for our new year. Thank you to Memorial PTC and our leadership team for making this event so much fun! Also, a big thank you to Riverview’s Woodside Bible Church for coming through again this year with over 40 fully stocked backpacks that were donated to our students at the Open House event. Our Pirate community is truly amazing.
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Memorial Library fun Even with school not officially starting until September, Memorial students and staff were still having fun while expanding their home libraries for summer reading! We had a blast at the Riverview Public Library with our guest, Just Joe the Magician. Thank you to our Memorial Leadership team and volunteers for coming out to support.
Kiwanis Dictionary Project hands out another 200 books The mission of The Dictionary Project is to support students in developing strong writing skills, active reading habits, creative thinking abilities and resourceful learning techniques by presenting them with their very own personal dictionary. These dictionaries are meant as enduring gifts for students, aiding them in both their schoolwork and home studies for years to come. In the educational community, the third grade marks a pivotal point where students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. In the Riverview Community School District Elementary Students, the Kiwanis of Riverview is the proud sponsoring organization. This year, our club distributed more than 200 copies of “A Student’s Dictionary and Animal Gazetteer,” a special edition created exclusively for The Dictionary Project. These dictionaries encompass 573 pages of definitions, factual information, details about planets, animals and an American Sign
Language chart. It’s heartwarming to witness the excitement among the children as they eagerly anticipate receiving their dictionaries, especially if they have older siblings who have cherished theirs in the past. With this year’s delivery, the Kiwanis have now
distributed a total of 4,300 dictionaries to students in our school district. Despite occasional criticism suggesting that dictionaries are outdated, the Kiwanis have consistently received positive feedback from the students. Kiwanis Director Andrew Swift
remarked, “Those who question the value of dictionaries should take a moment to speak with one of the third graders who just received their very own educational resource, one that doesn’t rely on the internet or electricity. Their perspective would undoubtedly change.” The Kiwanis of Riverview extend their heartfelt appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of The Dictionary Project this year. Our sponsors for The Dictionary Project include: Piramal Pharma Solutions, Karen and Bruce Pease, C.E. Raines Company, Riverview Animal Hospital, Tracy Holoway, Sandra and Gary Biggar, Kathleen and Charles Skupin, Rita Gunaga, Kin and Elio Zeppa, Laura and Marco Maxemovich, Carmin and Gary Jarvis, Riverview Pizza Place, Pentuik-CouvreurKubilak PC, Biundo Cement, William Lynn, Riverview Towing, Theresa Ciofani, Cynthia and James Wellman Kiturkes, Darlene and Andrew Swift and many more.
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rganizers agree that the celebration of Riverview’s 100th anniversary was a day to remember. “The day was delightful,” said Mary Zellner, co-chair of the 100th Anniversary Committee. “The weather was perfect. There was a nice gathering of people for the event with everything else that was going on. A lot of memories were shared.” The Sept. 23 event honored the founding of the Village of Riverview that occurred back in April of 1923 all the way up to present-day Riverview. There were a lot of free family-friendly activities packed into the three-hour celebration. Displays of Riverview history were on display in the Community Center. Historical calendars were sold for 2024 (and are still available at $20 apiece at City Hall). Riverview High School quarterback turned national television personality Bob Guiney served as master of ceremonies for a Riverview meet and greet. Fun contests honored Mary Nagy, at 100 years old, as the oldest female resident and Harold Kott, at 102, as the oldest male. Jimmie and Norma Baker were recognized
as the longest married couple at 70, while Jimmie and Thelma Ball were honored for their 69 years of being married and living in Riverview. Mr. Kott and the Bakers all live at Atria Kinghaven. Zellner said Mrs. Nagy and her family moved to the city in 1976 and she still lives there today. She was a secretary at Marathon Oil for 40 years, working for 10 different bosses before retiring in 1990. She saw or lived through Prohibition in the 1920s, the Depression in the 1930s, the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the assassination of President John F Kennedy. She remembers when newspapers sold for three cents, the same price as a streetcar ride to Detroit. Riverview’s oldest known tree was declared to be a 275-year-old on the property of Marguerite Sclafani. The oldest known house, the Vreeland Farm, was built in 1876, making it 147 years old. On the agenda were a chili cook off, a classic car show, a dog contest, a Riverview trivia contest and old-time games for children. There was plenty of entertainment, a touch-a-truck featuring city and county vehicles and other contests, plus facepainting by Riverview’s own Carey Ann’s Clown Caravan. SEE 100TH, page 17
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Continued from page 16 Anniversary co-chair Gerald Perry said he enjoyed all of the Riverview teachers, past and present, who showed up “en masse” at the meet and greet, along with current Superintendent Joseph Hatzl. Perry sold special 100th anniversary editions of his book Riverview Michigan – from its Origin to the 1970s and answered questions about Riverview history. He said having the “Good Humor guy” on site with ice cream brought back memories for him. “Working with the 100th Anniversary Committee was an absolute pleasure,” said Mayor Andrew Swift. “We were all focused on the relevant past. We did our best to recognize the true history of our city and how well the city and the schools have worked together for decades.” Joining Zellner, Perry and Swift on the committee were Todd Dickman, Jackie Gies, Gerald Masley, Shelly Vollmar, Nora Guiney, Lisa Sobell and Councilwoman Rita Gunaga. Riverview Register Newspaper Publisher Will Evans received a “big thank you” from the Mayor for “helping us re-create the throwback of the Riverview Review,” which served as the local newspaper for the community when Riverview became a city in 1969. The re-creation was made possible through the “generous donations” from Piramal Pharma, Tetra-Tech, C.E. Rains Company and the law firm Pentiuk, Couvreur and Kobiljak PC. The committee thanked other donors to the celebration, including A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream Shop, Allen’s Bowling and Trophies, the Riverview Junior Football Association, the Riverview High School Football Boosters, Riverview Towing, Premier Pet Supply and Gearheads Car Group, which organized the classic display of cars. Gerald Massey said he enjoyed serving on the anniversary committee just as much as the celebration itself. “It was an honor and pleasure to work with the folks who spent many hours putting it together,” he said. “The memories of events from the group who pulled many relics and photos from Jerry Perry’s garage were priceless. There were so many memories in Jerry’s garage – it was unbelievable. Mary Zellner was so instrumental with her memories, and they are still in Riverview for all to see.” Massey said he moved to Riverview in 1979 and, along with his wife and sons, “grew into those memories.” “My wife and I love this city and want to see it grow more,” he said. “The 100th anniversary was a great event for all those who attended.”
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he sky appears to be the limit for teen singer Jason Kolbusz of Riverview. With a number of high-profile singing performances on his resume, the 16-year-old appears to be one of the most sought-after young singers in Metro Detroit. As a soloist, he has performed The National Anthem at a Detroit Tigers baseball game, a Detroit Lions football game, two Michigan Panthers football games, a Detroit Pistons basketball game and two opening ceremonies of the Junior League Baseball World Series in Taylor. As a member of the famous Detroit Youth Choir, he has appeared on television and at high-profile events. The choir known for its appearances on “America’s Got Talent” will be profiled on “Choir,” an unscripted docuseries on the Disney Plus network that follows Kolbusz and the DYC as they prepare for a performance at Carnegie Hall. Next year, the youth choir will be part of a Las Vegas-style “live experience show.” He writes his own songs and recently came out with a single, “Fantasy,” which is available on all music platforms. This fall, after two years at Riverview Community High School, Kolbusz transferred to the Detroit School of Arts in Downtown Detroit for his junior year to further his “knowledge on music theory and the arts.” Along the way, Kolbusz has made lots of fans and followers. Among them is Andre White, the wellknown director of the Detroit Youth Choir, who said he saw “it” when Jason auditioned to perform with the group. “Jason has been with us for about three years,” White said. “He’s been a great tenor. He’s been serving up pretty good performing etiquette ever since he’s been with us. He’s a great kid.” Jason is the son of Marcella and Jason Kolbusz of Riverview. His mother owns a nail tech salon, Fabulous Nails, in Allen Park. His dad is an Allen Park Post Office supervisor two buildings away. Jason’s sister Rayah is a former Riverview High sports standout who is majoring in business and playing basketball at Goshen College in Indiana.
Young Jason discovered his calling as a third-grader at Fordline Elementary School in Southgate. As a young child, Jason admits, “I never knew anything about singing. I loved to sing like normal people do in the shower. In my third-grade year in choir class, we were preparing for a spring show. Mrs. (Jolinda) Russell, my teacher, asked if I could do a solo. I told her no, that I knew I could not sing. She pushed me. ‘You say that now, but once you get on that stage, you become a different person.’ I took her words to heart. “The day of the performance, I felt like my mindset and heart just changed. When I sang the solo, I felt empowered to share my voice with the whole audience. I looked at the front row and saw people crying. I still look at that video and get chills. When I look back at it, I’m grateful for how far I came.” Jason said his mother signed him up for vocal lessons at the Star Factory on Eight Mile Road in Detroit. Brandon Smith has been his vocal teacher for eight years. The lessons led to a lot of singing opportunities and connections. Jason records music with producer Zachary Schossau at a studio at Metro City Church in Riverview, where Jason also sings with the worship team. Former Detroit Piston Andre Drummond heard him perform and contacted him about one of his songs, “Puppy Love.” The connection led to his “first major gig,” singing the National Anthem at a Pistons game. When Jason was 11 years old, he performed for members of the Jackson Five during a tribute at Music Hall in Detroit. He portrayed “Little Michael” while singing “Want You Back” and “I’ll Be there.” As Jason focused on his solo career, he came out with more songs and made more connections. In 2020, he was selected to sing the National Anthem periodically at Tigers games, a feat that continued with at least 10 games this season. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, a student from the Detroit Youth Choir sent him a message to say they were looking for “more people” and suggested he audition. “I took a leap of faith, got in and have been with them since 2021,” Jason said. During the recording of the six episodes of “Choir” for Disney Plus, Jason SEE HOMETOWN, page 19
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said he was “lucky” to be one of a handful of the performers featured and interviewed. He said the docuseries will begin airing around Thanksgiving time. “It was a great experience,” he said. “We performed our own concert at Orchestra Hall this summer. It was really awesome.” A dream to sing the Anthem before a packed house at Ford Field in Detroit was realized this year. Jason was selected after auditioning and performed before the start of a Lions NFL game in August. The day before, he sang the Anthem for the second straight year at the World Series for the top teams of 13and 14-year-old players in Taylor. He credits World Series public address announcer Dan Watkins for inviting him to sing before the international baseball tournament. Watkins was his fourth-grade teacher at Huntington Elementary School in Riverview. One opportunity led to another.
RIVERVIEW REGISTER • OCTOBER 12 — NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • Page 19 Jason connected with the Panthers of the USFL and sang the Anthem before two of their games and also sang the Canadian national anthem before the start of the Grand Prix this summer. Jason also enjoys playing the guitar and lists his grandfather, band member Johnny Garcia of Southgate, as a big inspiration. “He’s the coolest grampa ever,” Jason said. “He taught me some stuff I still know today.” Jason calls his grandmother Lucy Garcia, Johnny’s wife, his biggest supporter. She never misses a performance, he said, and you will be able to hear her screaming his name from the audience during the docuseries. After high school, his dream is to attend college at New York University. “I want to go somewhere I can get a lot out of it,” he said. “I want to go to New York. New York is where we visited with the Detroit Youth Choir. I feel like I belong there. I want to move to New York and pursue my dream there.” Stay tuned.
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CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 CITY GENERAL/SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 or online at the following link: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ registervoter. 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 23, 2023. 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, November 4, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ~ Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following Contests: MAYOR (Vote for 1) CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3) SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL A sample ballot may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com under public notices 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 CITY GENERAL/SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a City General Election will be held in the City of Riverview, Wayne County, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM prevailing Eastern Time to elect the following: MAYOR (Vote for 1) CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 3) SCHOOL DISTRICT RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL 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.
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 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. cityofriverview.com under public notices. 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. 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 City General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 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 31, 2023, at 3:00 PM at City of Riverview Municipal Building City Council Conference Room, 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan. 48193. Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Gunaga, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, Workman Excused: Councilmember Blanchette Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Morgan Approved minutes of Special Meeting of August 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of September 5, 2023 by unanimous vote. Conducted Public Hearing on Creation of Special Assessment for Police Protection Public Safety Costs and Expenses and Establishment of a Special Assessment District by the City Council of the City of Riverview, Michigan, as Allowed under Public Act 33 of 1931, Amended. Mayor Swift opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. Comments were received by fourteen residents and one business owner. Closed the Public Hearing at 8:03 p.m. by unanimous vote. The Mayor offered public comments. SEE LEGALS, PAGE X
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Approved appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired two-year term to July 31, 2025 by unanimous vote. Approved nomination and appointment of one candidate to the Senior Recreation Commission for an unexpired term to July 31, 2025 by unanimous vote. Removed the following item from the Consent Agenda Item at the request of Councilmember Norton: ~ Authorize Tetra Tech Work Authorizations for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. ~ Approved Consent Agenda as follows by unanimous vote. ~ Approve Special Events Application from Community of Christ (RLDS) Car Show on Church Grounds at 14601 Pennsylvania for Sunday, October 8, 2023. ~ Ratify City Manager’s Approval of Special Events Application from the 27th District Court for a RWRC End of Summer Picnic on September 11, 2023 at Young Patriots Park. ~ Approve Letter of Agreement between the City and the Riverview Junior Football Association. ~ Approve Operation Agreement between the City and the Riverview Co-op Nursery, Inc., for the 2023-24 School Year. ~ Ratify City Manager’s Approval of a Special Events Application from Eve Howell/Glen’s Subdivision for a Glens Park Sleepout on September 15, 2023. ~ Approve Mini-Grant of $2,900.00 from Michigan Association-Chiefs of Police for Accreditation Process. ~ Award Cooperative Bid to Quadient and Authorize Government Product Lease Agreement with Meter Rental Agreement for Replacement Postage Machine, Meter Rental, and Maintenance at $176.42 per month for a 60 month total of $10,585.20. Authorized Tetra Tech Work Authorizations for fiscal Year 2023-2024 totaling $497,600.00 be Approved by unanimous vote. Adopted resolution Approving the 80/20 Cost Sharing Model as set Forth in Section 4 of Pubic Act 152 of 2011 by unanimous vote. Adopted resolution Authorizing Approval of the Addition of Michigan Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System as an Approved Investment Option by unanimous vote. Directed and Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Engagement with Thread Connected Marketing for the Educational Campaign Materials for the Public Act 33 Police Protection Public Safety Special Assessment District for $25,000.00. Adjourned Meeting at 9:05 p.m. by unanimous vote. DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk
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There is no difference whatsoever in the truth of CEO pay and investor benefit in the automotive industry or any industry that is operated from the basis of the stock market or any other device that directs money out of the stores and into the pockets at the top, which is always somewhere else other than the store. Or the factory. It’s how capitalism got warped and PETER mutated. It’s how ROSE the entire American system of finance redirected most of the money away from rank and file and to upper management and shareholders, regardless of the industry. Of course (he said sarcastically), that’s because we leave it to the market to self-regulate. Ergo, this story I quote above. The market will indeed self regulate…but not until immeasurable damage is done. The amazing level of service that was once a hallmark of Hudson’s has been replaced by no service at all. And are we better off because we no longer have service at Macy’s? I used to enjoy shopping at Hudson’s for things apart from apparel. It felt special and the people that worked there were a big part of that. I haven’t given a dime to Macy’s in over a decade now and it becomes a more and more entrenched habit as time goes by. Meanwhile, their CEO is excessively well compensated because, just as is true in the automotive factories, shareholders appreciate the performance of the stock, which is enhanced by the reduction of expenses of people that make the business successful or not.
In person shopping keeps getting worse That was the headline in a recent business page editorial. And the writer was able to cite chapter and verse of all-tooprevalent lousy shopping experiences for customers. “More American stores are doing with fewer employees and many have locked items up to keep them from being pilfered.”
store] customers.” ~ Then this warning: “Headcount reductions will become even more tempting in the quarters ahead, as the economy dampens consumers’ appetite for shopping.”
~ Meanwhile, “store employees are spending more time fulfilling online orders, leaving them less time for helping [in-
As noted by a Wharton School professor, “retailers frequently reduce headcount because ‘you immediately see the savings in payroll but you don’t necessarily know what damage that does to the top line.’” Of course, the retailers that the professor is referencing are the Big Guys who have to satisfy their investors every quarter.
Money leaves the circulating area of our economy, and gets parked out of circulation at the top. How does this activity contribute positively to our economy? This is an elementary school “connect the dots” exercise linking all businesses that derive their operating capital from anywhere but their clientele. Above all, independents like me actually know and like our customers. We appreciate their support, and we do our level-headed best to live up to their trust, with a smile and a lot of satisfaction, pride and enjoyment of helping people get what they want. We absolutely do not operate that way so as to satisfy “the boss”, unless
that person happens to be me, wherein I have done a good job of making myself happy. It feels better to make other people happy, at just about any level, don’t you think? Service at big box or national chain operations has been dwindling for a long, long time. It’s the area that costs the most for a company, and it’s the area that can be squeezed until dry to satisfy the demands of the market. It’s gotten so bad that internet shopping sounded better and better. Indeed, one of the key marketing messages anymore is “you don’t have to talk to people” when you do business online. It’s a pathetic attitude, but considering how badly people are
~ “The retail industry slashed head count in 2020 and has never returned to pre-pandemic staffing levels.”
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hen the Riverview football team lost to Carleton Airport in the second week of the season, ending the Bucs’ long Huron League winning streak, it seemed as if Riverview’s chances of winning another league title took a big hit. But with the Bucs back on the winning path and with surprising Flat Rock’s win over Airport, the Pirates find themselves in a first-place tie with the Jets and the Rams, each with 5-1 overall records, 4-1 in the Huron League. And the tri-leaders are done playing against each other. Riverview beat Flat Rock, Flat Rock beat Airport and Airport beat Riverview, meaning if all three teams win out, there will be a three-way tie at the top of the standings. Riverview finishes the league season with home games against Milan (3-3) and Grosse Ile (1-5); Flat Rock finishes with a home game against SMCC (2-4) and a home game against Huron (2-4); and Airport finishes at Jefferson (1-5) and with a home game against Milan. The Bucs earned win No, 5 this season on Sept. 29 when they went to Monroe and beat St. Mary Catholic Central 35-13. It was Riverview’s fourth straight win over SMCC dating back to 2019. Riverview scored first against the Falcons and really was never challenged. It was 7-0 after one quarter, 21-0 at halftime and 28-0 heading into the final stanza. The Bucs had 363 total yards, led by juniors Nathan Pinkava and Ian Adams, who combined to rush for 188 yards and all five Riverview TDs. Pinkava carried six times for 187 yards (a crazy 31 yard per carry average) and three touchdowns and Adams carried seven times for 101 yards and two scores. Senior Caleb Dibrano threw just one pass, but he completed it to Adams for 22 yards. Max Lockhart, Charlie Singleton and Lucas Thompson keyed the
Riverview defense against the Falcons. The victory was Riverview’s fourth in a row since losing to Airport. On their way to beating SMCC, Riverview first knocked off Jefferson 56-16, Huron 48-21 and Flat Rock 36-34. The Bucs are averaging nearly 46 points per game and surrendering just 27. Pinkava and Adams were again the story in the win over Flat Rock on Sept. 22. Adams carried 15 times for 163 yards and Pinkava carried 15 times for 161 yards. They each scored twice. The other score came on a run by QB Dibrano, who was also 1-for-2 passing for 21 yards. The game against Huron was close for a quarter, but Riverview outscored the Chiefs 27-8 in the middle two quarters and rolled to the victory. It was an unbelievable night for Adams, who carried just nine times
but gained 308 yards and scored four touchdowns. Pinkava added 98 rushing yards and scored a touchdown. Dibrano completed both of his pass attempts and each went for a touchdown. otal ot al Riverview rang up nearly 500 ttotal otss ot yards in the win over Jefferson. L Lots of players had a hand as the Bucss amassed 489 yards. Adams rushed for 112 yards d and three TDs and Dibrani rushed for 101 to go along with his one ne pass completion for 52 yards. Nine or different players carried the ball ffor m. Coach Derrick McLaughlin’s team. After playing Milan and Grossee Ile to close the league season, n on Riverview caps the regular season roe. ro e. Oct. 20 against non-league Monroe. d The Trojans are 3-3 this year and Riverview has beaten them each ooff the past two years.
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Riverview’s Ruffner out in front of the pack Logan Ruffner is having quite a season for the Riverview boys cross country team. The senior recently won the first Huron League Jamboree of the season and then went out and won the Marauder Invitational and the second league jamboree, as well. As a team, the Bucs have not been as dynamic as their senior star, but they are clearly making progress. Riverview was sixth at the first league jamboree, third at the Marauder Invitational and fourth at the second jamboree. Back to Ruffner. He topped an 87-runner field at the first Huron League Jamboree and beat his nearest competitor, Lucas Kuhn of Huron, by 23 seconds. Ruffner ran 16:05 at the Milan High School course and Kuhn ran 16:28. Hayden Holmes, Israel Garcia, Tyler Marcissuk and Jonah Beauchamp finished the scoring at the meet. At the second jamboree, run at Sterling State Park, Ruffner was again the winner in 16:16. He
was followed by Flat Rock’s Jake Stanislawski (16:43) and Kuhn (17:03). Following Ruffner home were Holmes, Garcia, Marcissuk and Rylan Branson. There were 10 teams and 71 runners in Riverview’s division at the Marauder Invitational and Ruffner took his usual spot at the top of the leaderboard, running 15:47 on the Lake Erie Metropark course. He was the only runner in the division to break 16 minutes. Flat Rock, which claimed the team title, placed runners in position two, three and four before Riverview’s Holmes came in fifth. Garcia was 10th, Marcissuk was 24th and Branson 42nd. It’s been kind of a tough season for the Riverview girls, but the team did manage a pair of sixth-place finishes at the two league Jamborees. Daniella Hinojosa was Riverview’s top runner in each meet, earning a top-five showing in the second jamboree at Sterling with a run of 21:13. Hinojosa’s teammate Avery Boggs was 13th at the second jamboree with a 22:54 run.
The Riverview teams will run in the Gabriel Richard Downriver Invitational at Young Patriots Park on Oct. 14, at the Huron League Championships at Willow Metropark on Oct. 19 and at MHSAA regionals at Lake Erie Metropark on Oct. 27. RICHARD HOLDING IT OWN The Gabriel Richard Pioneers have been a model of consistency this season. There have been three CHSL Intersectional Jamborees this season and Richard has finished fourth in each of them. Also consistent has been sophomore Rich Fanti, who has been the top Richard finisher at each meet. Hewas seventh at the first jamboree, fourth at the second jamboree and 11th at the third. Richard will host the Gabriel Richard Downriver Invitational at Young Patriots Park on Oct. 14, face the CHSL C-D Championship at Willow Metropark on Oct. 20 and MHSAA regional at Royal Oak Shrine on Oct. 27.
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After watching the action from home last week following their opponent’s forfeiture, Riverview Gabriel Richard returned to play on Sept. 29 in dominant fashion, crushing visiting Madison Heights Bishop Foley 56-6 in front of a packed homecoming crowd. The Pioneers had a rare September Friday go by without a game a week ago when Muskegon Heights forfeited due to a lack of healthy players. It left more time for the team to simmer over a tough home loss to Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard the week before. “Last time we were out here we lost big at home,” said Pioneers coach Aaron Gant. “Our biggest thing was coming out here and being able to go get someone else.” Get someone else, they did. Richard came flying out of the gate, dominating the visiting conference rival Ventures in the first half. After forcing an immediate Bishop Foley three-and-out on the opening drive, sophomore Derek Lesko returned the punt 65 yards for a touchdown. The first play from the Richard offense on the night was a 65-yard touchdown run by junior Joey Calhoun. An 8-yard quarterback keeper score from
Nick Sobush was followed on the next Richard drive by a 20-yard touchdown pass from the junior signal-caller to senior pass-catcher Tylor Morehouse. It was a great night for Morehouse, who was crowned Homecoming King at halftime in addition to his toe-tap, highlight reel touchdown catch. Sobush’s second touchdown pass of the night found Lesko for a 24-yard score. After another defensive stop and blocked punt, junior Antonio Sobush found the endzone for a 16-yard score. By the time Morehouse was crowned Homecoming King at halftime, the Pioneers led 40-0. Bishop Foley, meanwhile, had been held to just two first-downs. Bishop Foley got on the board in the third quarter when senior Andrew Fust broke loose for an 80-yard touchdown run. The Foley home was the final home game of the regular season for the Pioneers, who played at Macomb Lutheran North on Oct. 6. Richard is at Bloomfield Hill Cranbrook on Oct. 13 and will finish the season with a CHSL crossover or playoff game. ~ grathletics.com
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gobigmultimedia.com/grosse-ile-grand FROM THE TOWNSHIP Art and roadwork headline Summer accomplishments ... This summer alone we will be resurfacing 10 highly traveled roads... Already anyone coming to the island will notice a difference in the roads and there is more to come... [R]esidents and visitors will notice ... our business district on Macomb Street. It is our “Art on the Ile” project. This is an ongoing project by our Downtown Development Authority to introduce sculptures and murals to the business district.
To date we have six buildings with murals of a muscle car to old ships to a map of the Island. My favorite is the first one you see turning onto Macomb Street which is a theme of Grosse Ile with boats, the bridge and the sun. We also have 13 sculptures along Macomb Street. Some are glass, others are metal, but all are eyecatching. So please drive the Island and enjoy the sites on Macomb Street and drive around this beautiful island on our new roads... On page 3 State officials deliver $20 million for bridge refurbish Grosse Ile Supervisor James Budny (center) accepts a $20 million dollar check to go toward the repair, refurbishing or rebuilding of the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge. The money is not enough to complete the project, but it is a huge first step. The bridge underwent a long and extensive $9 million
renovation just two year ago, but more problems have been found. State Rep Jamie Churches (D-Wyandotte) and Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) where joined at the ceremony by County Commissioner Joe Palamara, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell and a representative from County Executive Warren Evans’ office. On page 4 Roaring 20s Bootleggers’ Bash Oct. 7 Grosse Ile Education Foundation plans annual fundraising gala ... Since its inception in 1995, the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation has donated over $1.7 million dollars in providing educational opportunities to Grosse Ile families. Within the last two years, the Foundation has awarded more than $200,000 in grants to such outstanding programs as: ~ The Grosse Ile Historical Society’s “Reimagined” Historical Museum —“A Small Town with a Big History” ~ The upcoming December 2023 Boar’s Head Festival ~ Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Literacy Training and Equipment for all Parke Lane and Meridian Elementary Teachers and Administrators
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VFW has special parking space reserved for a Purple Heart recipients Members of the Southgate Veterans of Foreign Wars Post have a special place in their hearts for recipients of the Purple Heart award. Now they have a special parking space for them, too.
by Wayne County and the Trenton Recreation Department, returned Sept. 18 in Elizabeth Park. Fans of the event come from all over to recapture the surroundings dedicated to the early 1900s through a variety of special activities and attractions. At the top of the list for many is the Walk Through Automotive Time Car Show. The event also featured boat rides, a craft show, vintage finds and old-time entertainment. This year marked the 36th year for the event, which also featured a bake sale for some sweet treats, a fun tent for kids and storytelling. On page 21 Second annual Chalk Walk is a success The Second annual Chalk the Walk presented by Trenton Trail Town and partnering with The Guidance Center Nurture the Future, SUDDS, Detroit International Wildlife Refuge, Trenton Civic Commission, Trenton Police Department, Trenton Library, Trenton Parks and Recreation, MSU Extension and DTE.
The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. Sharon Lewinski, who is auxiliary president of the Downriver Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Unit 127 and auxiliary senior vice president of the Michigan Department of the Purple Heart, came up with the idea for the parking spot. She approached Southgate post Commander Bill King, “who ran with it.” “I thought it would be an honor for Purple Heart veterans,” said Lewinski, who has been senior vice president of the Southgate Auxiliary for 14 years and served as president before that. “This parking spot is something special for veterans who were wounded. We need to honor them.”... On page 4
gobigmultimedia.com/trenton-times Somewhere in Time back after hiatus The two-year, pandemic-related hiatus is in the rearview mirror and the Somewhere in Time celebration paying tribute to vintage things of the past is back in force. The popular event, sponsored
“The weather was perfect this year, and we doubled our attendance. I hope families enjoyed themselves and spread the word about all the wonderful offerings at each booth,” said Wendy Pate, Mayor Pro Tem and Trail Town Chair. “We have a treasure right here in our own backyard for people to get outside and explore. Every exhibitor was all about promoting healthy living through nature.” Chalk the Walk is an event that showcases the beautiful trail located along the Frank and Poet Drain. Participants gathered at the Kennedy Rec Center where they could explore part of the trail via biking or walking... On page 20
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WHITE FURNITURE 77 ANNIVERSARY SALE TH
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969
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869
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Sofa
Loveseat
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Sofa
1199
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Loveseat
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Sofa
Loveseat
899
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Sofa
Beautyrest Medium Mattress 10 year warranty Twin $399 - Full $499 Queen $599 - King $749
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869
Helical14.5-gauge coils. Heavier concentration of coils in the lumbar zone of the mattress.
12 months Interest Free Plan code 5362 Valid October 2023. With credit approval by Wells Fargo. No minimum purchase. See store for details. Special orders require a deposit
899
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Loveseat
Tyler Firm Mattress 10 year warranty Twin $249 - Full $349 Queen $399 - King $549
800 individually pocketed coils reduce motion transfer from your partner.
All of these sofas are in stock. They are available to order in 500 fabrics. 50 fabrics at the sale prices shown. Several firmness options. Lifetime warranty frame & seat springs 10 year warranty on seat cushions.
Sofa
869
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Loveseat
Blue Lagoon Firm Mattress Twin $599 - Full $679 Queen $699 - King $699
Designed in the USA & made Downriver. 825 individually wrapped coils. Serta’s Best edge Technology 10 year warranty
Lifetime Fabric Protection Plan Covers stains, punctures, rips & cigarette burns. $99 Covers all fabric furniture on an order. Valid October 2023. As always some exclusions apply, see plan documents for full details.
Free delivery! Valid October 2023. Valid on any item in the store or any special order with a minimum $300 purchase. Within 20 miles.
WHITE FURNITURE HAS BEEN SERVING SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN FOR 77 YEARS!
WHITE FURNITURE 3025 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-282-2155
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Monday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 8:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:30pm