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Curbside recycling is coming After many years of discussion, curbside recycling is coming to the city of Trenton. Trenton, which collects its own trash, will handle the recycling in-house and the program is slated to begin on July 11. In an effort to get everyone on board and up-to-speed on the recycling program and to help them learn the “dos and don’ts” of recycling, Trenton will hold an informational open house at the Westfield Center on June 28 at 6:00 p.m. Read more about the recycling program on Page 3.
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Curbside recycling comes to Trenton beginning July 1 Attend an informational open house June 28 The city of Trenton will join most of the rest of Wayne County on July 1 when the city begins its in-house curbside recycling program. According to Trenton City Councilman Nelson Perugi, Trenton is just one of six municipalities in Wayne County that does not have curbside recycling That distinction will end in just over two months. Perugi said that when recycling begins on July 11, it will happen on the same day as resident’s current trash pick-up and will follow every other week after that. The city recycling truck will be clearly marked and it will be different from the current trash vehicles. The recycling bins will be the same as the garbage trash containers, but the recycling ones will be fitted with yellow lids. Trenton’s four schools will each receive two bins to be placed in the lunch rooms.
Trenton, which collects its own trash, will handle the recycling, too. That means the city is purchasing residential containers, a new collection truck and will have to hire a new driver/collector. To cover these costs, residents can expect to see about a $5 increase on their water bills. Perugi said residents can plan on seeing plenty about the program in the coming months. There will be flags and banners around the city, there is a Facebook page and schools will be sending information home with students. If you want to learn all about the program from the people who designed it, the city will hold an informational open house at the Westfield Center on June 28, from 6-9 p.m. There, you can learn everything about the program, ask questions, see a new collection bin and get all the answers you need before the program
goes into full effect. Here are some facts about recycling from Wayne County: ~ For every ton of paper you recycle, you save 17 trees, 464 gallons of oil, 42 gallons of gasoline, 4,210 KWH of electricity, and 7,000 gallons of water. ~ Recycling glass reduces water use by 50 percent. ~ Using recycled aluminum instead of virgin ore saves 4 tons of bauxite and 1,500 pounds of petroleum coke and pitch for every ton of reused aluminum; Recycling 40 aluminum cans saves the energy equivalent to 1 gallon of gasoline. In 2003, Americans recycled enough aluminum cans to save more than 15 million barrels of oil. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum beverage can from scratch that it does to produce 20 cans from recycled material. ~ Using recycled iron and steel instead of virgin ore to make new steel results in 40 percent reduction in water use and 90 percent savings in
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Easter Egg-stravaganza Hundreds turned out on Saturday, April 16 for the annual Trenton Civic Commission’s Community Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Westfield Center. The event, which featured an appearance by the Easter Bunny, refreshments and goodie bags, was run by age group, with the divisions being 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9 and up.
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it human qualities (like the ability to ride a bike) and paint its portrait. It provided another opportunity to share the works of artists such as Todd Sherman of Alaska, who sketches and paints the wild animals of his home state The TPS arts department unifies the curriculum from preschool to high
school, building a foundation that increases in complexity with each grade level. Class offerings and goals also are guided by state and national standards. Teachers also bring personal experiences that nurtured their interest in the respective subjects they teach. Inspired by her elementary school
art teacher in Monroe, Miller pursued art education as a career, earning her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University. “One of my favorite memories are her lessons that involved minimuseums we created through a program at the Toledo Museum of Art,” said Miller. “It was intensive and fascinating and brought art history into the lesson.” The Post-Impressionist painter Vincent VanGogh is a favorite artist of Millers and she finds her students very receptive to that lesson each year. During the pandemic, teaching methods had to be adjusted, but staff didn’t miss a beat. Rather than holding class in her usual space, Miller took a cart filled with art supplies to each class she was teaching. Even Zoom lessons were fruitful, she said. “I already loved colorful artwork, but since the pandemic, I’ve tried to incorporate more colorful, positive artwork and projects to students since there have been so many hard things happening in all of our lives over the last two years,” said Miller. “I want to offer a welcoming environment where they can relax and create, and express themselves in a way they might not be able to in other areas of their lives.” Last year, in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, fifth-grade students collaborated on a mural of positive words, such as love, care, kind, and hope, on a brightly painted background. This year, students in K-5 each created part of a massive mural inspired by “What a Wonderful World,” by Louis Armstrong.” Like many of her peers, Miller began posting the students’ artwork on social media, brightening the lives of viewers who were home during the height of the pandemic. “COVID has been such a chunk of their lives,” said Miller “My hope is that art has helped (students) through it and will help them move on from here.”
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Despite loss to Grosse Ile, THS kickers looking good had been a couple of years since the Grosse Ile and Trenton girl soccer team met, but as usual, when they got together last month it was a fun and competitive game. This year there was an extra opponent for the teams to deal with as a strong wind out of the south turned Trenton’s field into a somewhat one-sided playing surface. Trenton had the advantageous side in the first half, but could not score and the teams left the field tied at 0-0 at halftime In the second half, the scoreless struggle continued until the 70th minute when Grosse Ile’s Ava Bonham scored on a free kick. That goal stood up as the game winner. The loss left Trenton with a 5-2-1 record, although the Trojans are 3-0 and tied for first place in the Downriver League. Woodhaven (3-0) and Carlson (2-0) are also unbeaten in league play. Among their five victories this season, the Trojan have four shutouts, beating league foes Southgate Anderson and Lincoln Park each 8-0 and non-league foes Derborn Divine Child 4-0 and New Boston Huron 2-0. Sophomore goalkeeper Leila Gorno owns the four shutouts. Offensively, junior midfielder Ava Carson has been the lynchpin. Through the first eight games, Carson was far and away the team leader with 39 shots, nearly five per game. She leads the team with six goals. Next is freshman Chloe Wishart, who despite having fewer than 15 shots, has scored five times. Sophomore
Claire Gonyea, junior Anais Garcia and Sophomore Katie Haveman have all gotten off to strong starts in the goalscoring department, as well The Trojans find themselves state-ranked among Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 teams. Their most impressive win so far this season was the 4-0 win over fellow state-ranked team Divine Child. In that game, the Trojans scored twice in the first half and twice more in the second.
Carson, Garcia, Wishart and Haveman netted the goals. Trenton is scheduled to face Taylor April 25, Allen Park April 27, Wyandotte May 2, Carlson May 4 and Woodhaven May 6 to complete a trip through the Downriver League schedule. Trenton will then play neighboring Riverview in a non-league game before heading into the DRL position-round games, which are scheduled for May 11, May 16 and May 18. The regular season ends
Trenton Roster Victoria Albany Kira Johnson Jayci Passerman Ansia Garcia Jessa Perratta Ava Carson Ellena Garrett Claire Gonyea Miya Severino Faith Goin Leila Gorno Alyssa Bandy Katie Haveman Alyssa Berger Avery Schultz Chloe Wishart Lilley Mulford
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Trojan baseball team off to a booming start Despite a coupleof early season cancellations – thank you rain and then snow – the Trenton baseball team opens the 2022 season on a scorching pace. Coach Todd Szalka’s crew started the season by crushing Downriver League rival Southgate Anderson 9-1 and they have hardly stopped scoring since. After hosting and beating the Titans, Trenton clobbed another league foe, Carlson, 12-2, and then rocked Flat Rock’s world in a non-league doubleheader, beating the Rams 6-3 and 19-6. The Carlson game and the second Flat Rock games lasted just five innings. In between all that, Trenton had two games – both against Wyandotte
Roosevelt – wiped out because of the weather. The Trojans banged out eight hits in their opening-day victory over Anderson, led by Nick Mator and Joaquin Maldonado.Matt Cheetam knocked in a pair of runs and Jason Marshall scored three times. Alex Stepaniak worked four innings on the mound, giving up three hits and one run. He was the winning pitcher. Three days later at Carlson, Trenton scored four times in the first inning, five times in the third and quickly had the Marauders in an inescapable hole. Marshall, Cheetam, Stepaniak and Matt Jividen all had multiple-hit games and the Trojans had 15 as a team. SEE TROJAN, PAGE 15
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Continued from page 14 Mator went five innings to collect the win. Trenton, which scored in the first inning of each of its first four games, hit Flat Rock with a four-run inning in the first game of their doubleheader. Trenton was ahead 6-1 until late in the game when Flat Rock scored a pair to make the final 6-3. The second game was a laugher for the home team. The game was 1-1 after one inning, but a monster nine-run bottom of the second put the game away for the Trojans. For good measure, they added six runs in the third and three in the fourth inthe 19-6 decision.
Naturally the scoresheet was full of hits. Checking in with two each were Marshall, Maldonado, Stepaniak, Blake Boike and Daniel Rodriguez-Nutter. The Tojans faced a big challenge on March 21 when powerful Woodhaven came to town. The Warriors, who have been the dominant force in the league the past few years, came in with a 7-1 record. The results of that game were not available until after The Times’ deadline. Going forward, Trenton faces league foes Dearborn Edsel Ford on April 25, Taylor on April 27 and Allen Park on April 28.
Schedule April 25 at Edsel Ford April 17 Taylor April 28 at Allen Park April 30 Hone tournament May 2 Lincoln Park May 4 at Southgate May 5 at Wyandotte May 9 Carlson May 12 at Woodhaven May 14 at L’Anse Creuse (DH) May 16 Edsel Ford May 18 at Taylor May 19 Allen Park May 21 Wayne Memorial (DH) May 23 at Lincoln Park May 25 Livonia Churchill Mat 26 Districts (home) May 28 Milford 2022 Trenton Trojans Jason Marshall, senior Brock Beaudrie, senior Joaquin Maldonado, junior Josh DeChane, senior Blake Boike, junior Braylon Hughes, senior Seth Lozon, junior Reece Omodio, junior Matt Cheetam, senior Blake Brewer, senior Nick Mator, senior Matt Jividen, junior Daniel Rodrigues-Nutter, junior Alex Stepaniak, junio
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Academic all-stars Not only was it a good season for the Trenton girls basketball team on the court, where the Trojans went 13-3 in Downriver League play and finished tied for second, but it was also a great year in the classroom. Veteran coach Chuck Perez’s squad earned Academic All-State honors at the conclusion of the season. The 11-member squad posted a combined team grade-point average of 3.7461 to earn All-State Academic recognition from the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. The honored team is: Madelynn Smith, Emma Chappelle, Brianna Thomas, Claire Gonyea, Molly Edmunds, Gracie Rickman, Malyah Bynum, Aleah Tanguay, Gianna Lesko, Anais Garcia, Madison Dobbs.
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American Legion Auxiliary recruiting students and sponsors for Girls State The American Legion Auxiliary is recruiting Downriver female students who will complete their junior year of high school in 2022 for participation in Michigan Girls State. As part of the legion auxiliary program, the students will study local, county and state government Dave processes over a Gorgon weeklong nonpartisan political learning experience. The virtual program is scheduled for June 12-17. Beryl Robbins, a Wyandotte resident who is state chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan Girls State, said students will receive knowledge and desire to get involved in their communities and continue the mission they have worked hard to achieve. She said the program changes lives by bringing together dynamic young women for an intense week of leadership, patriotism and community. Girls State attendees, known as “citizens,” receive special instruction in parliamentary procedure and organize themselves into two mock political parties. The teen-agers campaign, hold rallies, debate and ultimately vote to elect city, county and state officials. Once elected to office, delegates are sworn in and perform their prescribed duties. Attendees not elected to office are given appointments and visit the offices of those elected to share their viewpoints as citizens. The program is modeled as nearly as possible upon the actual governmental process in the State of Michigan. “This program not only instills in its attendees a sense of pride and loyalty in America, but also prepares these women for a career in politics, public service and excellence along their career paths,” said Robbins, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 426 in Trenton. Robbins said the Girls State committee and other auxiliary volunteers encourage the young citizens to continue their community
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State elected officials are sworn in during the 2019 event at Michigan State University. 2019 was the last in-person session for the American Legion Auxiliary. The Honorable Elizabeth Clement, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, is doing the swearing in.
service by becoming members of the American Legion Auxiliary as well as leaders in their communities and local governments. The auxiliary is the primary sponsoring organization, although other organizations such as Kiwanis, Lions Club, Exchange Clubs, private businesses and relatives of students have supported the program in the past. The cost to sponsor one student is $175, a small investment in our future, Robbins said. Every spring, approximately 25,000 young women across the country are selected to attend Girls State programs in their respective states. Two outstanding citizens from each of the 50 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs are then chosen to represent their state as “senators” at the Girls Nation in July in Washington DC.
Beryl Robbins The current American Legion Auxiliary Girls State chairman for the State of Michigan retired July 1, 2020, after 40 years with the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan and bought a home in Wyandotte. She joined the American Legion Auxiliary in 1994 and became involved with Girls State a few years later, first as a volunteer and then a committee member, before her appointment as state chairman in 2008. Robbins also is president of the American Auxiliary Unit 426 in Trenton and serves as Trenton’s Girls State chairman. She chairs the 16th District, which covers American Legion auxiliaries located in Trenton, Wyandotte, Riverview, Taylor, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Robbins said the premier leadership program enhances a student’s college resume and could make a difference between a school of choice and a backup school. Anyone interested in attending or sponsoring a student can contact
Beryl Robbins at (313) 318-6845 or berylrobbins1980@gmail.com. Delegate applications and sponsor reservation forms are available at www.michalaux.org (click on Girls State).
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Trenton robotics team wins state championship in Saginaw Tom Tigani The winners of Trenton High School’s latest state championship represent a different kind of team building. Its FIRST Robotics Team 5090 — the TorqueNados — finished first last week at the 2022 Michigan State Championship. “I am extremely proud of all 23 students, and we couldn’t do this without the support of our mentors and sponsors.” TorqueNados Coach Katherine Nelson said. The state championship is part of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Competition. The FIRST website describes the FRC as an international high school event in which teams of students, their coaches and mentors work for six weeks to build robots capable of competing in a game not announced until the competition starts. FIRST also organizes three other robotics competition programs. FRC robots, which can weigh up to 125 pounds, complete tasks such as scoring balls into goals, placing inner tubes onto racks, hanging on bars and balancing on balance beams. The game, as well as the tasks required to complete it, changes annually. “We don’t find out what the game will be until six weeks before the
competition starts,” Nelson said. “We’ve had steampunk games, space-focused games and games where we moved milk crates in Mario Brothers-type play. “Every year the game looks different, and there’s some type of object to move from place to place. The robot has to climb or hang at the end.” Teams are given a standard set of parts at an annual kickoff event, but also are allowed and encouraged to buy or make specialized parts. At the four-day state championship held at Saginaw Valley State University, the TorqueNados’ robot won by devising game strategy and working with two other robotics teams, along with the ability to switch from offensive to “the best defensive driving” ESPN announcer Dan Kimura has seen in FRC history. Organizers say the FIRST Robotics Competition is built upon two values. “Gracious Professionalism” embraces the competition inherent in the program, but rejects trash talk and chestthumping, instead embracing empathy and respect for other teams. The second value — “Coopetition” — emphasizes that teams can cooperate and compete at the same time. Organizers say the program’s goal is to inspire students to be science and technology leaders. “When we compete, it’s always
3-on-3,” Nelson said. “You’re always learning and cooperating and having to come up with a game plan with two other teams.” “This season was really great for us,” said Nelson, who has coached the TorqueNados since 2019. “We went into states ranked 65th of 458 teams, our highest regular season ending in team history. After winning the state championship we are ranked 10th, as ranking points are accumulated throughout the entire season. Our final ranking may fall because we did not have funds to compete at the World Championships in Houston, Texas, which started four days after states.” At each competition, the structure consists of 40 qualifying matches, quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. Each match is a 3-on-3 game in which student teams of different schools must quickly strategize game play in order to both win the match and accumulate the most ranking points possible. After regular match play, alliances are chosen based on ranking and data gathered from scouting matches. The top eight ranked teams choose their alliance partners for the remaining matches to be played. That means only the 32 teams chosen for an alliance move onto the quarterfinals. Trenton was chosen by Alliance Caption Team 27 Rush from Clarkston High School
and Team 2337 — the EngiNERDs — from Grand Blanc High School, to move into the quarterfinals as the third alliance partner team. The state championships adds in another level of games, with four full fields competing simultaneously (divisions); the winning alliance from each field meets for the state championship finals, where the four best alliances battle for the title. Over three days of competing, the TorqueNados and their robot, “Casper,” played 25 competition matches. Of the 23 humans comprising the TorqueNados, 56 percent are female and 43 percent identify as LGBTQ+. “FIRST is very inclusive, and our team is very inclusive,” Nelson said. “We pride ourselves on that. “The foundation of our team is ‘Storm Culture,’ which includes giving back to the community, working together as a team, being kind to one another and always practicing gracious professionalism.” Trenton High School supports the team by giving them a space (part of the old wood shop) to build, but otherwise the TorqueNados are a self-funded team. The average season costs about $30,000, and the business team works hard every year writing grants and asking for SEE ROBOTICS, PAGE 21
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Continued from page 20 sponsorships. The TorqueNados are hoping to get more sponsors from the community. Current sponsors include the Ford Motor Co., the Michigan Department of Education, and thanks to a $5,000 grant written by the team’s business lead, Abby Zettlemoyer, NASA. Because the team lacked the funding to go to the World competition, the state championship marks the end of the road for them in 2022. But they are forming their own booster club, and anyone interested in joining can contact Nelson for more information. The TorqueNados also are looking to add rookies to their lineup. “It’s really important right now,” Nelson said. “Half our team is seniors, and a lot of programming, electrical and math knowledge is leaving.” The good news, however, is that newbies don’t have to know anything about robotics. “We teach them how to build, but we also need help with social media and graphic arts,” Nelson said. “There’s the building side and the business side.” In the meantime, she invites anyone who would like to see the team’s state champion robot to come to the Trenton Memorial Day Parade on May 28. Graduating Trenton TorqueNados Thor Briscoe – CAD, Romulus High School student, who is also dual enrolled at Wayne Community County College District. Eli Goreta – Programmer and operator, who while learning Java this season almost programmed himself out of the job. He impressed world championship-winning Team 27 Rush partners with how quickly he could rewrite code to change game play. He is also in the top 10 academically in the THS Class of 2022 Jonathan Houston – AKA The Banana Man, who became the most talked-about person at the state meet and truly acted as a role model/ superhero for everyone. Teammates said he is the best example of coopetition and pure entertainment combined. Caleb Lawrence – A build team member who wouldn’t let a broken ankle stop him from competing at States. Katie Loger – Led team spirit in the
stands, building a reputation as the best crowd motivator in FIRST. Daniel Mar – New to the team his senior year, he became a valuable player on the programming team. Ian Ranstadler – Build room leader and Romulus High School Student, who also is dual enrolled at Wayne Community County College District. Luke Vallar – Electrical, cargo manager on the field, who also helped out in digital media, and also in the Class of 2022 Top 10. Mary-Alice Williams – Digital and graphic media lead, who designed sponsor panels and other projects. Steve Zanetti – Build lead, electrical and CAD, he also is dual enrolled at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a member of the Class of 2022 Top 10. Abby Zettlemoyer – Business lead who kept the team on track throughout the season and made sure all digital media, graphic art, spirit and multimedia projects were completed.
TorqueNado roster Keegan Airgood Runa Ash Leo Briscoe Thor Briscoe Michael Butcher Emma Cislo Eli Goreta Jonathon Houston Caleb Lawrence Katie Loger Abigail Lozon Daniel Mar Keegan Randstadler Ian Randstadler Madison Smith Sarah Tepper Luke Vallar Jack Wilds Mary-Alice Williams Steven Zanetti Natalee Zatkoff Alex Zettlemoyer Abby Zettlemoyer Mentors Thor Briscoe Suzanne Briscoe Morgan Girardin Stephanie Gray Jennifer Griffiths David Kaiser Duane Lawrence Dylan Lozon Kristy Lozon Katherine Nelson James Palmisano Will Smith
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The Special Olympics are back to putting smiles on faces It’s been a long time since our Special Olympians have been able to compete and have a good time but we are back! The Special Olympics Michigan Area 23 encoumpasses all of Wyane County, excluding Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. Nearly 1,800 participants in 16 sports are under Area sherry 23’s justitiction. The halko sports are athletics, skiing, basketball, bocci, bowling, cycling, gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, speed skating, cross country skiing, golf, poly hockey, snowshoeing, softball and swimming. The first sport to make a comeback for the Area 23 Olympians was bowling. More than 30 athletes filled the lanes at the recent regional tournament and the strikes and spares were bowling the participants over. The regional was the culmination of a season that featured some stringent health and safety protocols. The Special Olympics of Michigan had a plan to keep the teammates safe and it paid off. Competitors had to wear masks and maintain six feet separation and they were willing and able. Whatever it took to get back up, running and competing, they waited patiently. When they were put on hold for two years because of COVID-19, it was hard to keep the athletes healthy, both physically and mentally. I am part of this experience as I have a daughter who currently participates in the Jo Brighton Special Athletes in Wyandotte and has over the past eight years. When sports went down, so did my daughter’s spirits. It was almost painful to see her face fall when the next sport was canceled until further notice. You don’t realize how important a simple game of basketball can be to a person until they can’t do it. The interaction that The Special Olympics provides is more than just rolling a ball, making a basket, kicking a goal or competing for first place in a variety of sports. It is
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Many Michiganders believe spring officially arrives once the robins or red-winged blackbirds return, or the sap flows and buckets show up on maple trees. Few folks ever think about the other creatures who come out of their winter slumber long before the trilliums begin to bloom, and morels make an appearance. The creatures I’m talking about are volunteers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has close to 1,400 employees year-round and hires an additional 1,600 seasonally. These employees work hard to conserve and protect Michigan’s natural and cultural resources for not only today’s enjoyment, but for future generations. Most recreationists are unaware of the 5,000-plus volunteers who work in tandem every year with these DNR employees protecting our resources. Volunteers are unpaid and driven by their connection to the natural environment. They are some of Michigan’s most dedicated members of the “workforce.” Shining stars For example, who brings snowshoes to a river cleanup? Now nearing retirement, I have worked for a long time as the volunteer coordinator for DNR’s Forest Resources Division. Twenty years ago, I was flipping through project photos when I saw something that surprised me. A volunteer named Jim Heffner from Grand Traverse County had donned snowshoes to walk across a mucky portion of the river to clean up cans and scattered debris. That was the day I realized the power and perseverance of our volunteers. DNR volunteers are innovative. Jim had the foresight to bring snowshoes on a kayak trip because he had to pass up beer cans that were in deep muck during the prior year’s cleanup. He and many others were volunteering with the award-winning Boardman River Clean Sweep group led by Norm Fred. Almost anyone
A group of girls transporting flood debris gathered from the Boardman River during one of the volunteer garbage cleanups. heartfelt connections to the land and show their dedication by giving back. They build, install and maintain bird nesting platforms, clear brush from trails and plant trees. They collect native seeds for planting and work hard to help eradicate invasive species. These volunteers not only obligate themselves, but drag along their entire boot-wearing, glove-donning sets of friends and family members with pickup trucks and trailers.
Young volunteers help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan United Conservation Corps plant trees to improve habitat in Marquette County. in the Grand Traverse Region is familiar with Norm’s work, including his thousands of hours floating and cleaning the rivers, as well as running a program that pays homeless people to help remove trash illegally dumped on public lands. Fred has volunteered for DNR programs for more than two decades.
When asked why he started to volunteer his response was not surprising. “When fishing on the Boardman one day, I thought I reached the end, but I found my beginning,” he said. Individuals and groups from every walk of life – from Cub Scouts to motorsport and hunt clubs – have
Educators and watchdogs DNR volunteers are not just bootson-the-ground, but also an army of educators and eyes in the field. Volunteer recreational safety instructors teach our children how to operate boats and snowmobiles, as well as how to hunt safely. Year after year these volunteers play an integral role in passing down land and conservation ethics to future generations. Volunteers are committed for every SEE STEPPING, PAGE 29
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Continued from page 28 season. While some work during the winter months to keep the trails groomed for skiing and snowmobiling, the activity really picks up once the snow clears. Volunteer activities continue in the spring with volunteers who move through the woods listening for the songs of male Kirtland’s warblers defending their nesting territories. These bird counts, done every five years, help monitor the successful recovery of one of Michigan’s most iconic wildlife species. Other volunteers sit near ponds to track frog and toad populations as they emerge after winter’s snows retreat. Come summer, volunteers are out protecting piping plover nests and educating visitors about these once near-extinct birds. Autumn brings the popular harvest festivals at state parks, which would not happen without our high-energy volunteers. State park and rustic state forest campground volunteer hosts dedicate a minimum of four weeks a year to live on-site at DNR campgrounds. In exchange for a spot at the campsite, they greet customers, conduct light maintenance, host coffee hours and children’s activities and help direct traffic during busy weekends. When filling out park surveys, it is not uncommon for park visitors to write about wanting to return and spend time with these annual volunteers. Harbors and lighthouses also have host programs. Not surprisingly, these dedicated DNR volunteers become friends with land managers and work side by side to care for the land and water.
Volunteers are most effective at enlisting others and correcting misconceptions about why laws are in place. DNR volunteer coordinators often wake up to an email or voicemail about trees that have blown over a trail or a new trash site that has popped up in the forest. It seems that volunteers never sleep. Even further Often volunteer groups take the extra step to fund and initiate improvements to public lands. Michigan’s off-road vehicle, snowmobile and non motorized trails programs are composed of over 100 grant sponsors, nonprofit organizations and friends groups that volunteer their time clearing, grading, grooming, mowing, writing grants and managing construction projects approved by the DNR. The next time you are recreating in the forest, visiting a state park, boating or fishing, take the time to look around and consider the impact volunteers have had on your experience. Michelle O’Kelly, volunteer coordinator for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division, said she realizes that increased gas prices this year will put an additional burden on our volunteers. History shows that most are so committed that they will find a way to continue the work. “If all of us would take the time to do something within a 5-mile radius of where we live and work, we can accomplish great things,” she said. Want to become part of the team? Check out volunteer opportunities at Michigan.gov/DNRVolunteers
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For the third time this century, Good Evelyn Friday, the Christian Cairns commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and Passover, the celebration of the emancipation of the Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt, will fall on the same date: April 15. If you’re wondering what to serve on Good Friday, you can start with the traditional favorite Hot Cross Buns. I’ve already made two batches of Mom’s Best and piped them with a frosting cross to represent the crucifixion. They are in my freezer waiting to be served with coffee or tea. Other Good Friday ideas are salmon patties, tuna salad, grilled fish, potato and corn chowder and macaroni and cheese, of course. The following recipe is from the Taste of Home website. MOM’S BEST HOT CROSS BUNS (Adapted) 1 package (1/4-ounce) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon plus ½ cup sugar, divided 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees) ¼ cup butter, softened 1/2 cup raisins 1 egg ¼ teaspoon salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg 3 ½ to 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in the milk. Let stand 5 minutes. Add butter, raisins, egg, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and remaining sugar. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 12 portions and shape each into a ball. Place in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes or until browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Icing: 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon softened butter ¼ teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons milk Combine the confectioners’ sugar,
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SEE WHAT’S NEW AT MR. NICK’S There is really little need to introduce anyone to Mr. Nick’s. The West-Road bar is pretty much a Trenton institution. Instead, meet Rob Bruner and his wife Rosanne, who purchased the venerable establishment in 2019. Yep, they jumped into the Rob and Rosanne Bruner bar/restaurant business one year before COVID and the subsequent shutdowns. The new owners did a major remodel and upgraded the equipment and had the place really humming before the shutdowns. Those shutdowns took a toll, as it did on all businesses, but Rob said business these days is just about back to pre-pandemic levels. Bruner said the business has been helped greatly by “a really awesome staff.” That staff numbers around 15 and some of them have worked at Mr. Nick’s for decades. Bruner said that because of the bar’s Irish roots, the corned beef sandwiches have alway been a favorite at the bar and the upgraded menu now includes fresh-from-the-lake perch and prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays. So if you’re looking for a meal or a beverage, the owners and staff at Mr. Nick’s would like to invite you by.
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Gabriel Richard Catholic High School has been very busy over the past month. The National Honor Society held its induction ceremony for new members on Wednesday, March 16. Juniors took the SAT on Wednesday, March 23. The annual Strides for Adam 5k was on Sunday, March 27, and despite the cold weather generated a large turnout. The Gabriel Richard community is grateful for those who participated or volunteered at the Strides for Adam event. Spring sports have started in earnest, with several teams claiming early wins that bode well for the rest of their seasons. Boys lacrosse in particular has had several critical victories throughout the past month. Aside from athletics, the Gabriel Richard drama club held its spring show, Once Upon a Mattress, on the weekend of April 1-3. The shows were well attended and the musical was a hit amongst many who were there. The Honorable Judge Elizabeth L. DiSanto of the 27th District Court held proceedings within the school as part of the Court to School Program on Monday, April 4. This program is aimed toward increasing understanding of how the courts and government function, and help encourage civic participation amongst students. The students at Gabriel Richard are looking forward to Easter break which will be April 14-25. Prom is scheduled to be held on Friday, April 29. The end of the year is fast approaching, which means summer vacation will soon be in sight, but until then Gabriel Richard’s students will be keeping their nose to the grindstone in order to successfully finish the school year strong by passing final exams, AP exams, completing projects etc. Spring has sprung at GR!
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Here’s what to know about all those panels you see Susan Pinkowski Skeptic that you are, you hear it works, you see panels popping up here and there, but you just can’t figure out how the sun can possibly power your house? Well, there is so much power coming from the sun that if all of the sunlight that hit the earth’s surface was captured for just an hour and a half, it would handle a full year’s worth of energy consumption for the entire planet, according to www. energy.gov. Free energy – imagine that. There are two types of solar energy technologies – photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). CSP is mainly for industrial use, so we’ll focus on PV for the homeowner and small business owner. Solar radiation (a/k/a electromagnetic radiation) is sunlight. Solar tech captures this radiation and converts it to energy that we can use. Once the sun hits the solar panel, the energy is absorbed by the PV cells. An electrical charge is created “that moves in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, causing electricity to flow.” You can attach these panels to homes, businesses and even electrical grids for a mixing of power sources. Here’s where the costs start to incur. While panels and hardware are cheaper than they’ve ever been, there are a large number of “soft” costs, such as permitting, installing, financing, power storage systems, overhead and more. But these costs are not enough to stop homeowners and businesses in our area, especially in light of the generous tax rebates currently
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Roosevelt High School Class of 1972 planning 50-year reunion Dave Gorgon Plans are under way for the 50-year reunion of the Theodore Roosevelt High School Class of 1972 in Wyandotte. Organizers have scheduled the reunion for 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at the Wyandotte Boat Club, One Pine St. It’s the same weekend as the high school homecoming activities. “We’re coming home after a half century,” said Mark Slagle, a class member who is leading the planning committee. The reunion will include a buffet dinner, cash bar and a raffle to win Roosevelt High School items. All classmates will receive a memento to remember the occasion. “The Wyandotte Boat Club has an enormous wooden deck to enjoy conversation during the nice weather along the Detroit River in addition to the inside dining area,” said Slagle, who lives in Riverview. “There will be lots of room for everyone.” Tickets are $40 per person ($45 if purchased after August 31) for classmates; $20 per teacher. “We fondly remember many teachers who taught us lessons not only from books but also life,” Slagle said. “We’d love to see our teachers and encourage them and administrators to join us for this special celebration as we would like to reminisce with them as well.” Classmates are encouraged to attend the homecoming football game starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the football field. The gathering will be hosted by Roosevelt Athletic Director Tom DeSana, a recent inductee into the Roosevelt Hall of Fame. On Saturday morning, participants are invited to a tour of the high school starting at 10 o’clock. The tour will be led by Alana Paluszewski, another distinguished Roosevelt graduate, respected historian and author of several books, including The Pride of Wyandotte, History of Roosevelt High School. Slagle said Paluszewski “is the expert on the history of Roosevelt High School, from the initial building of the school in 1921, its opening in 1923 and through the current time.”
There is no cost for the tour. There is no registration. Attendees are asked to show up by 9:45 a.m. at the Eureka Road entryway doors at the west end of the building. The tour will last about 90 minutes based on the interest by the classmates in the school’s history. Paluszewski’s book will be available for purchase along with a biography of Ann Marston, the first professional female archer and USA national archery champion who grew up in Wyandotte; and a recently published book, Wyandotte at War: A Michigan Town Fights Back in WWII. The current reunion committee has been organizing the Class of 1972
reunions every five years for the past 30 years. The committee members say they are a very close-knit team that stays in contact with one another, even in reunion off years. Current and past team members live in Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Grosse Ile and many other Downriver communities. “I was really shy and wall-flowerish in school and didn’t have a lot of friends,” said Darlene (Morton) Randazzo, who lives in Trenton and serves as recording secretary of the reunion planning committee. “What’s really interesting to me now is that the walls are down when you get to a certain age. I’m not intimidated
to talk to people like I was before. It’s nice to get to know people that I wasn’t friends with in high school. I think life is too short to not reconnect and remember the fun times we had together and discover the things we had in common.” Like Randazzo, Beryl (McNeil) Robbins has served on the planning committee for 40 years. “I meet new people every time I go to a reunion,” said Robbins, who returned to Wyandotte in 2020 after retiring from the Department of Justice at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “Members of the planning committee are like family. None of us hung out with each other in school, but we’ve become close friends since then.” Slagle said that with the exception of the 10-year and 20-year reunions, recent class get-togethers have been more casual, focusing on a relaxed atmosphere so classmates can catch up with other classmates on the many activities encompassing their lives since the prior reunion – or longer. “A portion of the famous brick wall that once enclosed the Roosevelt High School football field is often painted by students for various school events,” Slagle said. “Classmates painted the wall just before our graduation in 1972 and the reunion committee kept up this tradition and painted the wall again in 2002 with our class graduating year of 1972 written on it.” Classmates are encouraged to bring spouses and/or significant others to the reunion. “While many classmates live Downriver and within Michigan, we look forward to seeing classmates from all over the country, including Hawaii,” Slagle said. He encouraged class members to “help make this the best reunion yet by sharing the information with classmates you stay in touch with so they too can attend this special event.” All of the information is posted on the website rhsclassof1972.blogspot. com. Questions can be directed to Mark Slagle at (734) 341-0793 or wyandotteroosevelt72@gmail.com.
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Continued from page 40 fundraisers for this project, which are ongoing, as there is one phase left to install. Aaron Bartal indicated that their reasoning for going solar was the ability to use clean energy, receive lower electric bills and a desire to help, instead of hurt the environment. Last year, homeowner Gary O’Brien in Riverview took the optimistic plunge on a solar system without a battery backup. He plans on using his soon-to-be-purchased battery electric Ford F150 Lightening as his whole house backup system by connecting it to his solar grid. His 18-panel system only cost $20,000 for 6.8 kilowatts of power and his average electric bill, around $190 a month, now averages about $88. His concerns about electrical rate increases, inflation and the need to charge an electric vehicle he already owns convinced him this was a smart move. “I now have a fixed cost to generate my power so if inflation takes off, my return on investment looks even better,” said O’Brien. He hired Strawberry Solar in Detroit for his project. How can the average homeowner come up with a $20,000-$80,000 outlay for solar? I had been interested in going solar for years, but with that kind of outlay and a gigantic silver maple tree shading the entire front of our home, I knew it was a lost cause. But then the tree died and had to come down. At the same time, my hopes for solar shot right up! I decided to investigate but I didn’t want to pay that kind of money up front. I reached out to Power Home Solar (now in the process of merging with Pink Energy) to find out exactly what was involved in going solar. Imagine my surprise when they told me there was no cash layout on my end, and in fact, they would be paying us a couple grand. That piqued my interest! We had a year’s worth of electrical usage analyzed by PHS. Our house location facing due south was an important factor in determining how much solar we could harvest. When everything was figured out,
we would be paying a fixed rate less than our monthly electric bill for 25 years, after which we would never pay an electrical bill again. Technically, I’ve been paying an everincreasing electric bill for over 50 years, so that was welcomed news. We will not have any blackouts, nor rate increases, or power shortages ever again. The power company can’t cut our AC off in 110° weather and make us run to the basement anymore. We have a son we will leave our house to eventually, so it was a decision for the future, and for doing our part to contribute to helping build a resilient electrical grid, while protecting us from the uncertainty of a steady power source. We live on a street that frequently has blackouts and now finally have peace of mind. We received almost $15,000 in a tax rebate that we applied toward the financing of our system. If we choose to pay it off early, there is no penalty, and the interest rate is ridiculously low as it is. If we decide to sell instead, we can sell the system with the house or have it removed and installed on our new house. We just couldn’t see a downside to getting solar. The latest generation of panels are far superior to those from almost 20 years ago and can even generate electricity on cloudy days. The benefits and savings are greater as well. Research is ongoing around the world and new improvements are on the horizon to make them even better. In other words, not only is solar going to get better, it will also be more affordable to everyone. Some solar companies don’t require any money out of pocket which can benefit people from all income brackets. Robert Kulic, owner of CRESIT Energy in Wyandotte, handled the installations for all of these businesses mentioned, and is very knowledgeable about all the steps involved in bringing the project, and the paperwork, to fruition. In compiling this article, I didn’t receive any detractions from those who have gone solar. It seems there are no unhappy customers! It appears to be an all-around win, for the homeowner, the business owner, the job market, the economy, and for the tree-hugger in all of us
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Trenton’s city-wide garage The City Wide Garage Sale is coming up May 14-15. You do not need to register to have a sale. Registration fee for the City Wide Garage Sale Map is $2. Those addresses that are registered will be included on the City Wide Garage Sale map which will include the categories of your items for sale. The City Wide Garage Sale will be advertised with signage throughout the city prior to the weekend and on the city website and Facebook page. Completed Garage Sale Maps can be purchased for $1 on Friday, May 13 at the Kennedy Recreation Center 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Saturday, May 14 in the parking lot of Kennedy Recreation Center 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bridgewater Outdoor Spring Craft and Vendor Market. Saturday, May 7 from 10 am to 3 pm. Join us for shopping and entertainment by John Davis on the vibraphone. Free admission. Located at 24190 Bridgewater Way, Brownstown Township (enter off Arsenal Rd).
Take it Outside The High School Photo Contest deadline is Thursday, May 5 at 5:00 pm Take The Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy invites High School students to participate in the 20212022 Nature & Wildlife Photo Contest. We are searching for photos captured locally (within Wayne, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties) that inspire us to appreciate and steward our environment: air, water, land, wildlife, resources, and ecosystems. The 2021/2022 categories are: New Beginnings, Nature in Distress and Nature at its Best. Entries will be judged by category with winners receiving cash prizes for 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place in each category. A single Grand Prize overall winner will be named. See www.ginlc.org/photo-contest to enter and for more information. Registration for Cardio Drumming is open Who says cardio can’t be fun? Club Motiv8 Cardio Drumming is just that... fun plus cardio; all at your own pace.
Follow the lead drummer or modify each movement to your own ability!b All ages! All fitness levels! We use HIIT style cardio drumming that will give you a full body workout; using a yoga ball, bucket, and drumsticks, along with added hand weights (optional) to tone the arms and back May 1- June 13 11:30 a.m. at Westfield Center. See the Recreation Department Facebook page for registration details.
Registration for Spring Pilates is open Join this total body workout with emphasis on core and lower body toning exercises. Stretching to improve flexibility included. Please bring your own mat and a bottle of water. May 1- June 13 11:30 a.m. at Westfield Center. See the Recreation Department Facebook page for registration details. Free Shred Day At Genthe Honda, 15100 Eureka Rd, Southgate from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 7. Permissible Items Include standard office paper, computer print-outs, credit card receipts, envelopes, binders, photocopies, photographs, checks. Not Permissible Items Include books, magazines, x-ray films, computers and accessories. Limit five boxes. For more information, call Fran Waszkiewicz 734- 785-7705 x7153 Trenton’s city-wide garage The City Wide Garage Sale is coming up May 14-15. You do not need to register to have a sale. Registration fee for the City Wide Garage Sale Map is $2. Those addresses that are registered will be included on the City Wide Garage Sale map which will include the categories of your items for sale. The City Wide Garage Sale will be advertised with signage throughout the city prior to the weekend and on the city website and Facebook page. Completed Garage Sale Maps can be purchased for $1 on Friday, May 13 at the Kennedy Recreation Center 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Saturday, May 14 in the parking lot of Kennedy Recreation Center 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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