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BY WENDY PATE New year, new beginnings, new hope. Trenton’s Cultural Commission ushered in its “Hopes for Humanity’’ theme this year with an observance honoring the late Rev. Martin Luther King on January 14th at the Trenton Village Theater. Longtime community leader and current senior advisor to Michigan’s Secretary of State, Heaster Wheeler, gave the keynote speech. He was joined by THS students: Nick Lear, Alexis Lopez, Sarah Tepper, Brooklynn Taylor, Grace Hibbard, Marisa Chuey, and Maya Vines. Refreshments were generously sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club.

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How well do you know your fire department?

There are many who see the big red trucks driving around town, different shapes and sizes, but do you know how or why? In today’s article, we would like to start shedding some light on what it is like to operate in a modern fire service.

Firefighters look and operate much differently than they did 97 years ago when the Trenton Fire Department was formed. At that time, the fire service was transitioning from horse-drawn hose carts and steam-powered engines to the use of automobile technology. Firefighters had basically one weapon to fight a fire: water. The gear they wore was minimal—helmets, tall boots, and long rain-slicker type jackets. There were no respiratory protections such as SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus), no thermal barrier layers to the gear, and no impact ratings for helmets, to name a few. Since all of our homes and housewares were made of predominantly natural materials like wood and cotton, fires took longer in the development stages as well.

Today’s structure fires develop nearly ten times faster than they did just 60 years ago. Testing in controlled burn cells using the same living room layout, one furnished with items from the 1960s, and one with today’s generally synthetic products showed the time available for an occupant to survive and escape has gone from nearly 15 minutes down

to 3! Not only do today’s fires burn faster, they are hotter, reaching temperatures over 1400°F from floor to ceiling. This is not survivable even with the latest gear used by firefighters currently. Combine this challenge with the lethal toxic gases produced from the burning of synthetic goods that still release from the debris long after the fire is out; it is no wonder why firefighters have some of the highest rates of cancer exposure.

The men and women of the Trenton Fire Department train on a daily basis to be ready and prepared for these situations. Training has evolved much like the firefighters and their equipment as well.

The continuous knowledge and information being learned in the field of fire science add and relentlessly change the strategies and tactics used to suppress these modern fires. Firefighters find themselves in front of a computer studying components of thermodynamics and ventilation effects of structure fires on top of the hands-on practical aspects of putting the newfound information to application. With the addition of a focus on fire prevention programs such as public education and free smoke detector installations to go with their training routines, Trenton firefighters keep busy during their 24-hour shifts.

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Continued from page 1 you own a book he wrote?” Only one responded, and Wheeler remarked, “MLK is the most celebrated person in the world, yet we don’t truly know the depth of his legacy.” He emphasized, “Education makes us better, not bitter.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Wheeler encouraged attendees to speak out against hatred and division, saying, “There are enough good people; we can fix it.”

Wheeler was impressed with the student presentations. Lear, Lopez, and Tepper gave us a biographical look at the life of MLK. Taylor, Hibbard, and Chuey used the “Letter from Birmingham Jail” as a study of the meaning of justice. Vines concluded with a current example of implicit bias in health care, stating African Americans have higher infant mortality rates and diabetes, yet lower rates of insurance coverage, partly responsible for lower overall life expectancy.

MLK Day is a federal holiday, and many choose to use their day off from work or school to volunteer to improve their communities, as well as learn about the value of diversity. Commissioner Bonnie Forrest outlined the goals of the commission: “We are here to embrace and support, we are here to inform, and we are here to educate. That is why we have put this program together tonight and have invited a very special guest to come talk with us.”

The Cultural Commission’s projects for “Hopes for Humanity” also included a giving tree at the Cultural Center

during the holidays, where participants took a card and were encouraged to complete the good deed listed.

Members of the community were invited to read a portion of Rev. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and a video compilation was created.

Residents were invited to share their resolutions and dreams for the world in the New Year.

Don’t miss the commission’s next event rounding out the theme on March 4-8th at the Westfield Center. They will be hosting a historical exhibit by The Michigan Round Table titled, “We Don’t Want Them: Race & Housing in Metro Detroit from 1900-1968.”

Heaster Wheeler For more information, follow their Facebook page: Cultural Commission Facebook Page.

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Great Lakes Moment: Creating a green oasis in southwest Detroit

BY JOHN HARTIG

Southwest Detroit has long been known for its heavy industry. In recent years, the Boynton and Oakwood Heights neighborhoods have teamed up with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s Detroit refinery to strengthen and revitalize these communities, including a plan to create some muchneeded green space.

Combined, Boynton and Oakwood Heights occupy 2.8 square miles within the 48217 zip code. With a population of about 9,000, these neighborhoods are the only ones in Detroit located south of the Rouge River and are bisected by the I-75 freeway.

Oakwood Heights is the smaller of the two and borders Melvindale to the west and the city of Dearborn to the northwest. Boynton is bordered by Dearborn and Melvindale to the north and west, River Rouge and Ecorse to the East, and Lincoln Park to the south. They also are bounded by major industries, like Marathon, which refines up to 140,000 barrels of crude oil per day, as well as Corby Energy Services, which provides utility and infrastructure services.

On the northern edge of Boynton sits the Oakwood pumping station and combined sewer overflow control facility that pumps, stores, and disinfects stormwater and wastewater during heavy rains. A short distance northeast is the Detroit regional water resource recovery facility – the largest single-site wastewater treatment plant in the United States.

Marathon’s interest in creating a green buffer near its refinery combined with neighborhood interest in expanding greenspace led to a proposal for a 100-acre Marathon Gardens. It will include an urban forest, wetland and prairie habitats, urban agriculture, and park-like space with public amenities like trails and picnic areas, and will improve public access to the Rouge River.

Marathon jump-started the creation of this green oasis in 2011 with a property purchase program to clean up blighted areas and provide opportunities for residents to sell their properties and move elsewhere. All land acquired through this program is now part of Marathon Gardens, creating quality greenspace with significant environmental, social, and economic benefits to surrounding neighborhoods.

“Marathon Petroleum Company LP is committed to working with community partners and state agencies like the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department of Transportation to realize the vision of Marathon Gardens that will become part of the community fabric of the Boynton and Oakwood Heights neighborhoods,” said Kevin Lepak, advanced environmental specialist at Marathon in Detroit.

“Giving back is important to Marathon because it is one of our core values to be a good neighbor to our surrounding community and it is something our

employees really care about.”

Marathon Gardens’ location is important. It’s at the intersection of regional greenways like the Joe Louis Greenway, Downriver Linked Greenways, the Iron-Belle Trail, and The Great Lakes Way in the heart of industrial Detroit. Guiding the creation of Marathon Gardens is a master plan that addresses stormwater runoff, oversees natural areas and other greenspace development, and establishes outdoor recreational amenities. However, this oasis remains a work in progress.

With help from community and employee volunteers, the Marathon Detroit refinery has planted hundreds of native trees like sycamore and burr oak that soak up rainwater and reduce stormwater runoff into the Rouge River. Marathon and its partners have also created habitats for cavitynesting birds, turtles, and even bats.

The gardens have been recognized and certified at the highest level by the Wildlife Habitat Council for habitat conservation on corporate lands through partnerships and education. Marathon continues to collaborate with Wildlife Habitat Council staff and neighborhood partners to expand and maintain the gardens’ habitats via planting and stewardship events.

Another part of this green oasis is the Fort Street Bridge Park, which opened in 2020 to commemorate history and provide much-needed public access to the Rouge River. It is a good example of place-making that creates public spaces to improve urban vitality and promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being. The Fort Rouge Gateway Coalition, Downriver Delta Community

Development Corporation (which promotes regional collaboration for economic development, quality of life, and social equity in the Downriver Area), Marathon, MotorCities National Heritage Area, Friends of the Rouge, and many other partners came together to design, fund, and construct this unique southwest Detroit destination.

This park commemorates the Ford Hunger March. On March 7, 1932, more than 3,000 people marched from southwest Detroit to Dearborn’s Ford Rouge plant to demand jobs, better work conditions, and relief for laid-off workers. A confrontation with police officers and firefighters at the Fort Street bridge failed to stop the march. When the protesters reached gate four at the Rouge plant, police officers and Ford security personnel attacked them, firing several hundred shots and killing four marchers. A fifth died later of injuries.

Other amenities of Fort Street Bridge Park include a gathering plaza with a sculpture that features salvaged parts for the original bridge, seating and porous pavement, an interactive stormwater management demonstration with fountains and rain garden, native plantings, habitat enhancements, and interpretive signage featuring the Rouge River’s story of degradation and restoration. A kayak launch and rest area for the Lower Rouge River Water Trail are planned for the next phase.

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BY DOUG MENTZER TPS SUPERINTENDENT

Many times over the years, we look to the sky and see the Stars and Stripes of Old Glory! And sometimes, we notice that it is necessary to replace a flag that has seen better days. This was such the case in late December of 2023. The TPS Board Office flag had flown for quite some time without proper attention, however, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, that all changed.

The flag was retired in a fitting retirement ceremony that was attended by staff, student leaders from both the Superintendent Student Leadership Council and THS Student Council, as well as the Downriver Veterans’ Honor Guard, Safety Personnel, and members from the THS band.

••• Retiring an American flag is a solemn and respectful ceremony that honors the symbol of our nation. In a dignified manner, the flag is folded with precision, representing the countless sacrifices made in its service. As it is lowered for the last time, we reflect on the principles it embodies and the sacrifices of those who defended it. The retirement ceremony serves as a reminder of our collective commitment to liberty and justice, ensuring that the retired flag is respectfully disposed of, often through burning, in accordance with proper flag etiquette. This ritual underscores the enduring significance of the American flag and the values it represents.

••• The Downriver Veterans’ Honor Guard played “Retreat” as they brought the old flag down and followed with the playing of “The Colors” as they raised the new one. THS Senior leader, Maya Vines, led those assembled in reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” and a saxophone quartet played the National Anthem. The ceremony ended with Delaney King, another leader in both councils, reading and sharing the importance that goes along with raising and lowering the flag each day.

Though we may not always be afforded the opportunity to conduct a formal ceremony, it is important to stop, reflect, remember, and to uphold the principles and honor, as well as the sacrifices made by those who have defended them.

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What exactly is Localism?

ANYWAY, and as I was saying, despite having written seventy-eight columns for these papers, I feel as if I have not even come close to sharing my concerns. Through the years, and amplified for sure during the holiday shopping period, countless people tell me they read my pages in the Go Big publications.

PETER So far, there haven’t ROSE been any “yeah, but” comments, just general concurrence with the points I make in various ways. Thanks to all of you that say something, anything, to let me know you are reading. If enough people read these thoughts, the possibility of betterment in our society is elevated.

I like hearing from people like this.

It’s not an ego thing; it’s more like reassurance that sanity is not lost. If you are reading my articles, it informs that my points resonate with people.

Resonating does not automatically result in the changing of habits, of course. Advertising people like to tell possible advertisers that it takes seven impressions for people to decide that they want to actually explore what is trying to be sold. It takes a while for ideas to formulate, and for those ideas to begin to coalesce into new habits.

Meanwhile, reality rules.

Through the 1970s and 80s, retail underwent a massive sea change that I have documented repeatedly on these pages. Money of a much grander scale was unleashed and deployed as any invasion would. Through the advent of malls, Wall Street began a blitzkrieg

assault on the American retail industry, seizing control so rapidly that it still startles me. The effect on local retail operations was astounding.

My perspective on the topic is limited to the Detroit Metro area. The assault was not limited to Detroit, of course. The scope is incredible to contemplate. Across the nation, American shoppers were lured by the shiny new retail meccas of malls. I was there, I opened stores on day one at Briarwood and Fairlane. Just to give a tangential fragment of food to chew on, my company spent a mint to build out stores on property we did not own. Think about just that: how much money got poured into the real estate of malls. We were all begging to be allowed to pay crazy rents in buildings we didn’t own. Wow. But that isn’t my focus here and now. The topic is big, with many facets to explore and learn more about, but the topic of “local economies” is what I pay a lot of attention to. In the interest of speeding up the story, I’ll ask that you consider what happened to the amount of money being spent in towns like Wyandotte as all those malls were built. The likes of this town are EVERYWHERE, nationwide. All of them had to cope with the reality of new shopping choices that sucked people OUT of their towns. As that happened, the bustle of small towns dwindled dramatically, and many never recovered. I’m very fortunate to be a part of a city that DID find a way back to offer a vastly superior alternative to the machinery of national chain stores.

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When I visit Howell, for instance, I spend my time and money at the locally owned eateries and shops that make Howell unique. As a shop owner in Wyandotte, can’t express well enough how satisfied and fulfilled I am when people from Howell find MY store in the thriving city of Wyandotte, and ask for recommendations for places to eat or get a glass of wine.

Neither visitor seeks out the stupid mall close by, where we can see the same stupid stores we’d find at our own version, or anywhere else in the country. Seriously, how did it come to be that we accept this creepy, mindless, soul-free version of commerce that has been foisted on us?

And THAT is the point of my articles. National corporations sucked wind out of the sails of countless cities everywhere that were bustling hubs of commerce. Years later, some very talented restaurateurs and local real estate owners invested heavily in this town. That’s what makes Wyandotte feel so alive and vital today, along with merchants both newer and older that add their flair to the offerings here. That’s called localism. When what they provide acts as a magnet, local people flock to what they see as authentic options for food and drink.

And THAT’S called localism.

When businesses invest locally to create something they believe local people will enjoy and value, and cities do what they can to support those investors, and people actually DO enjoy those efforts and support them, we see localism working as it should,

and THAT is magic, too. Property values are higher where this synergy is strongest. The “coolness” factor is immeasurably higher. I believe this to be true as well: The people that live in places like this, that shop or dine in places like this, are happier.

It’s January 2nd as I write article 78.

Might I suggest that it is a good time to consider other habits besides weight and other things that need resolutions.

A resolution to shift YOUR shopping to locals makes you happier and benefits them for sure, but besides you and them, it also provides lift for those businesses to share that uniqueness for others to enjoy. You become the community in which you live, and which you love. You might even pick up the trash you see on the sidewalk, because it’s ugly and you don’t want your community looking like that.

It really isn’t hard, when you’re thinking like this, to envision at least a local example of a world that is just plain more pleasant, less mean. In one of my earliest articles, I mentioned the dots that many people have lost the ability to connect. The dots that connect us are everywhere. All you have to do is realize what they are, and connect them, wherever you go.

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Winning way continue for state-ranked Trojans

BY HANK MINCKIEWICZ Trenton and Port Huron Northern were scheduled to play a commemorative outdoor hockey game at Detroit’s famed Clark Park on Martin Luther King Day, but Mother Nature stepped in with frigid temps and minus-15 degree wind chills, forcing the two teams to abandon their plans to play outside.

The game was moved indoors to Trenton’s Kennedy Arena and became a matinee affair.

Trenton, 12-2-1 this year and ranked among the very best Division 2 teams in Michigan, took advantage of the warmer environment and toasted the Huskies 4-0.

Only four goals separated the two teams on the scoreboard, but the size of the gulf between the programs was evident on the ice as the Trojans enjoyed a huge advantage in offensivezone time of possession and quality scoring chances.

The Trojans wound up outshooting the Huskies 44-14.

Senior Jay Cormier started the scoring for Trenton just 3:19 into the first period when he scored on a quick pass out in front of the Port Huron net. Will Barrett’s pass led to the goal.

As the period wound down, Nolan Murrary doubled his team’s lead on a power play. Murray set up in front of the GPN net and Liam Summit found him with a perfect pass that he simply tipped home. Landon Leone drew the second assist.

Trenton was in such control that Port Huron Northern had a two-man power-play advantage for nearly a minute and a half and could not generate a single shot on goal.

At the end of the period, Trenton owned a 14-6 advantage in shots on goal.

The Trojans got even more dominant in the second period, peppering the Grosse Ile point with shots and spending extended minutes in the Huskies’ end.

Barrett got the first of his two goals in the game six minutes into the second period. The big senior gathered

the puck behind his own net, gained speed through his own end and wound up going end-to-end and firing home a wrist shot. Goalie Evan Sivi, who set the puck up for Barrett behind the net, drew the goal’s only assist.

Early in the third period Barrett capped the scoring with his second marker. Owen McAllister and Boston Bennett each assisted.

All three Trenton goalies played in the game. Sivi played the first 15 minutes, followed by Noah Miklos, who played 19 minutes and Issac Anderson finished out the contest.

The game came just day after Trenton suffered only its second loss of the season, this one at the hand of old playoff nemesis Hartland. The Eagles hosted and won the Jan. 12 game 3-2.

The Trojans and Huskies won’t meet in the state playoffs this year because the Eagles are playing up in Division 1 this year, but the two clubs showed once again how evenly matched they are.

Hartland scored single goals in the first and second period and entered the third period with a 2-0 lead.

Nathan Sparks scored ear;yt in the third period to give his team some life, but Hartland answered less than a minute later to restore its two-goal

lead.

With five minutes to play Tyler Kemp scored for Trenton from Summit and Seth Kneiding to cut the lead to 3-2. The Trojans kept working, but they could not net the equalizer before the final buzzer sounded.

The Trojans have passed nearly every test this season, beating 12 of their first 15 rivals. The only teams not to fall to Trenton are Hartland, Houghton and Warren De LaSalle. Houghton beat Trenton 3-2 in Houghton and De LaSalle tied the Trojans 2-2 on opening night of the season.

Houghton is the No. 2 in the Michigan High School Super 10 rankings.

Hartland is No. 4 in those rankings and Trenton is No. 7. DeLaSalle is the No. 3 team in the Division 2 state rankings.

The next stretch of games is arguably Trenton’s toughest as they face Orchard Lake St. Marys, Birmingham Brother Rice, Detroit Novi Catholic Central in back-to-back-to-back games. The Brother Rice and CC games are at home. The stretch ends with the Catholic Central game on Jan. 24, which will lead the club right into the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League Showcase at Trenton Feb. 1-3.

2023-24 Roster 1 Evan Sivi, junior 2 Landon Leone, sophomore 3 Caleb Kidd, senior 4 Liam Summitt, senior 5 Zach LaMay, sophomore 7 Boston Bennett, senior 9 Seth Kneiding, junior 10 Josh Bogema, senior 11 Gabriel Polyviou, sophomore 12 Nathan Sparks, junior 14 Finn Aitkens, junior 15 Jayden Jones, sophomore 16 Nolan Murrary, senior 17 John Medvich, senior 18 Jay Cormier, senior 19 Tyler Kemp, senior 20 Jack Brownlie, sophomore 21 Lucas Sawmiller, senior 22 Owen McAlister, senior 23 Will Barrett, senior 24 Landon Stark, junior 30 Issac Andersaon, junior 31 Noah Miklos, senior

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Anchoring the Boynton neighborhood is the Kemeny Recreation Center and Park, which went through a $9.5 million renovation in 2019, including a $1.4 million grant from Marathon. The RollerCade, a family-owned skate center, in operation since 1955 and still crowded today with lessons, free skating, and birthday party celebrations, is also a local landmark.

Coupled with Marathon Gardens and its accompanying trails, they will strengthen revitalization efforts in these two neighborhoods.

The Downriver Delta Community Development Corporation continues to work with Marathon and other partners to explore ways to better connect the Boynton-Oakwood Heights neighborhoods and Marathon Gardens with the regional trail system. The next steps in strengthening these connections include: Providing a safe off-road trail along Fort Street in Marathon Gardens Greening trail connections to I-75 pedestrian crossings that reconnect

the two neighborhoods Increasing tree plantings along the I-75 freeway as a buffer Enhancing safe trail routes by exploring how vacant land might be incorporated into the regional trail system “The Boynton and Oakwood Heights communities once were made up of trading posts and ribbon farms, followed by the industrial age,” said Wanda Lowe-Anderson, community organizer and member of the Downriver Delta Community Development Corporation’s board of directors. “Today, although these communities are located near industry, I believe a rebirth is taking place through the creation of green buffering solutions such as Marathon Gardens, parks, and trails, all reducing the environmental impact of industry while creating more healthy recreational opportunities for our residents.”

John Hartig is a board member at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

He serves as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and has written numerous books and publications on the environment and the Great Lakes. Hartig also helped create the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, where he worked for 14 years as the refuge manager.

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Trenton cagers hoping to recapture the winning touch

BY HANK MINCKIEWICZ The Trenton basketball team, which earlier this season enjoyed a six-game winning streak, went to Southgate on Jan. 16 hoping to end a four-game losing streak that began the week before Christmas and has carried into the new year.

Southgate is a solid team, but the Titans came into the game with just a 4-6 record through their first 10 games. It looked like an opportunity for the Trojans to stop the bleeding.

But they couldn’t.

Anderson cracked open a close game in the fourth quarter and went on to win 57-50.

For almost the entire game the two teams were so close you couldn’t even slip a piece of copy paper between them.

Southgate won the first quarter by a point and the second by a point and went off at halftime with a 23-21 lead. The back-and-forth nature of the game continued throughout the third quarter, which saw each club score 13 points.

It was a tough and physical game with a lot of collisions, a lot of bodies hitting the floor and a lot of missed shots.

But it was entertaining and exciting and it was helped by the refs, who let the teams play. It could have devolved into a free-throw shooting contest, but it never did.

Despite the hue and cry about the officiating coming from the fandom on the Trenton side of the gym, the Trojans actually got the better of it as they shot 21 free throws to just 15 for Southgate. Neither team had a great night at the line as Trenton was 12-for21 and Southgate was 9-for-15.

The Titans nudged their lead from three to four points a couple of times late in the third quarter.

With 3:10 to play in the game and Anderson nursing a three-point lead, the whole tenor of the game changed when Anderson sophomore Juan Llanes nailed a three-pointer from the corner. The triple was a rarity as Southgate had only three threes and Trenton made just one.

As the Trojans hustled to get the ball back up court, Southgate came up with a steal. The Titans quickly got the ball back to an open Llanes, who made a lay-up and – quick as a wink – Anderson had an eight-point lead.

Trenton kept on fighting, but the final three minutes saw the teams trade baskets and free throws and the Trojans were never able to make up enough ground.

Ashton Rooney carried the load offensively for Trenton, especially in the second half. After halftime, Rooney made six baskets and scored 15 points in the second half. He finished with 20 points. No other Trojan reached double digits.

Freddy Robinson led a balanced Southgate attack with 12 points. Nine different Titans scored in the game.

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The loss to the Titans followed Trenton losses to New Boston Huron 64-51, Dearborn Edsel Ford 6055, Allen Park 60-53 and Ida 56-53.

It has been a season of close games for Trenton, which already has one-point wins over Carlson and Woodhaven this season.

Ethan Fritz had a basket to force overtime against Carlson and then hit the game-winner in the extra period. Against Woodhaven, Trenton trailed slightly most of the night, but outscored the Warriors 14-9 in the fourth quarter to snatch away the victory.

Trenton’s most recent win came in mid-December and was a 47-41 decision over Downriver League foe Taylor. In that game, Rooney had 11 points and Jacob Keresi had 10.

The Trojans, now 6-6 overall, face nine straight league games to wind down the season, included in those is a rematch with Southgate in Trenton on Feb. 20.

For those looking to catch a Trenton game, they’ll be home on Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8 and Feb. 20.

At the season’s conclusion, Trenton will begin the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs at a Division 1 district hosted by Woodhaven. Joining the Trojans in that district are the host Warriors, Carlson, Monroe and TemperanceBedford.

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Embarking on a new chapter within our local community newspapers, Hank Minckiewicz, our esteemed Editor, concludes a remarkable career spanning several decades. Hank, who graduated from Southgate Schafer in 1977 and later studied journalism at Wayne State University, has been an integral part of our newspaper’s history.

His journey in journalism began in September 1981 when he contributed his first story to the News Herald, while pursuing journalism at Wayne State University. His early dedication to the craft earned him a full-time position with them in January of 1982, though it was short-lived as he faced a temporary setback. Undeterred, Hank would return full-time in May of the same year where his journalistic endeavors found their stride as the Riverview reporter. Later he would transition to the sports section of the newspaper, where he eventually took on the role of Sports Editor in 1986.

Throughout his tenure there, Hank saw several restructuring within the News-Herald, including the merger of the older News-Herald and Mellus newspapers that was orchestrated by the late industrialist Heinz Prechter.

Hank would continue to cover a variety of sports in the downriver area Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa, our departed editor Hank Minckiewicz, and Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift until 2014 when the paper underwent Devils in the NHL. as a testament to the community’s engagement and the a large restructuring, leading to his then lateral move as Not only did Hank excel in covering mainstream newspaper’s commitment to spotlighting local talent. a paginator. sports, but he also found joy in showcasing the less Moving forward Hank Minckiewicz will be taking a In June 2018, a new opportunity presented itself celebrated. “As I began covering cross country I found lateral step from Editor to being our sports contributor. when Hank was approached by Go Big Multi-Media. myself falling in love with the sport, and the kids who His legacy of dedication to local journalism, While he was initially approached for his well known do it…” said Hank, “There’s little glory standing at the community engagement, and passion for documenting expertise in local sports editorial, a bigger opportunity finish line after a race, covered in mud. Being able to the stories of our residents will undoubtedly leave an would emerge and Hank found himself at the helm as highlight the young athletes who often go unnoticed enduring mark on our newspaper’s history. You will an editor once again. Hank has served brilliantly in the was an amazing part of my career.” continue to find his byline on a monthly basis within 5 years since then as our Editor in Chief.

In addition to his editorial role, Hank has played our high school sports articles.

Reflecting on his career, Hank emphasized his an integral part in community initiatives, such as the Hank is married to Kathleen Marie Minckiewicz passion for documenting local history. He recalls News Herald Invitational 5k. Starting in 1982, the (Hamrick), his wife of 42 years. The two first met in covering the early days of Steve Avery from Taylorinaugural event brought 7 local teams together at Civic junior high as new students in the Southgate school Kennedy High School, before his MLB career and Center Park in Woodhaven, creating an opportunity for system. They are proud parents of four sons: Mike, National League Championship MVP title in 1991. healthy competition and recognition. This gave athletes Craig, Doug, and Drew, and grandparents to four Another standout athlete Hank spent time reporting the opportunity to compete against other downriver grandchildren. Hank cherishes fond memories of on was Andy Greene from Trenton High School, who athletes they normally wouldn’t see due to high school covering each of his sons’ athletic endeavors as hockey would one day find himself captain of the New Jersey division and league. Hank fondly recalls this initiative players for Southgate-Anderson High School.

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Downriver prayer breakfast Master of Ceremonies Kathy Kane (top) and students from Gabriel Richard High School joined about 640 people for the annual Downriver Prayer Breakfast held Dec. 1 at Crystal Gardens in

Boar’s Head Festival returns to wow audiences Delayed for 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Downriver audiences were once again treated to a popular pre-Christmas favorite in December. The Boar’s Head Festival, typically held every four years, returned to a mostly sold-out audience for five performances between December 7th and 10th.

The festival’s origins date back to Europe’s Middle Ages when the ferocious boar was thought to be man’s greatest threat and, consequently, considered evil. The boar’s slaying and displaying of its head on a platter represented the triumph of good over evil – a concept that became woven into the Christmas story recalling Christ’s birth. Today’s festival is a colorful spectacle intertwining the legend of the boar’s head, today’s most popular Christmas traditions, and songs with the solemnity of the nativity story.

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Grosse Ile High School names fall MVPs The 2023 fall season Most Valuable Players are: Boys Cross Country – Jack Fox Girls Cross Country – Alysa Korte Sideline Cheer – Elizabeth Adamczyk Equestrian – Lakely Luton Football – Matthew Pizzo Girls Golf – Hanna Hargrove Boys Soccer – Landon Bourdage and James Duke Girls Swim – Madison Glover Boys Tennis – Trent Chlebek Volleyball – Chelsea Houghto.

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creation of DARE boxes for anonymous questions.

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Hockey team looking for the winning formula Southgate Anderson’s hockey team, which plays this year under the banner of Downriver United, is a young club with just six seniors on the roster.

The inexperienced has shown as the team has just a 2-8 record as the season nears its midway point.

The squad is made of players from four high schools.

Ironically, despite its name, just one of the four schools – Southgate – is technically Downriver. The other schools are Dearborn Edsel Ford, Dearborn High, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central and Monroe High School.

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Riverview Police and Fire Departments: 2023 A Year of Service and Safety Riverview Police Department: In the past year, the Riverview Police Department demonstrated unwavering commitment, covering a total of 12,828 incidents. Responding promptly to emergencies, they attended to 150 accidents, ensuring swift and efficient support during challenging times.

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DU’s two victories this season have come against Woodhaven and Thumb Area Legion, a team from near Sandusky, Michigan.

The win over the Warriors came on opening night at the Southgate Civic Center.

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Community embraces new ‘Dotte mural ...The program aims to help people explore, express and build a stronger sense of community through a communal art experience.

Fel300ft, the Wyandotte artist who was chosen to create the mural on location, said he selected scenes to include – the street art fair, the gazebo, the clock tower, the water, the seasons of the year and others – because he thought they were important and helped show his love for the community.

“Wyandotte’s blossoming art scene has filled us with pride as we join the city’s artistic movement,” fel said. “This mural is a testament to Wyandotte’s lively energy and unique charm. It’s an absolute pleasure to collaborate with the DIA and its PIPA program, which allows us to spread the beauty of public art to communities around us.”....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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