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this legislation shifted the primary source of school funding from property taxes to the sales tax. Consequently, schools in Michigan are funded through several revenue streams (see table). Moreover, school districts like Trenton were permitted to hold a special millage vote in 1994 that is commonly known as a “hold harmless.” Most simply, it gave communities the option to levy an additional tax to keep their funding at the same level they were at prior to the passage of Proposal A. Unfortunately, over the years, this
millage has been reduced from $654 per student in 1994 (equivalent to $1346 in 2023) to $252 today and is dependent on district enrollment numbers. Please note that our enrollment in 1994 was at 3,227; this compares to 2548 students (unofficial) for the 2023.24 school year. Obviously, this also has a significant impact on our overall funding. As a result, TPS leadership has worked hard to explore ways to combat these challenges. Simply hoping for the best is not an option nor is wishing that our challenges will be solved by others. Trenton Public Schools do not follow - we lead! While others will react, we will remain at the forefront of change because our kids deserve it! We are currently moving forward with planning for an additional bond proposal for our community in May of 2024. We are considering a strategy where we eliminate the Hold Harmless SEE FUNDING, Page 3
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Continued from page 1 Millage and add a Sinking Fund/Bond to minimize costs to our taxpayers. A sinking fund is a “pay as you go” system which is generated by local voters. It provides school districts with funds to pay for repairs and improvements as needed. Although the bond of 2018 transformed our district in many ways, these new improvements need to be maintained and sustained in a way that will permit future generations to benefit in the same way that our students are today. A sinking fund saves money by addressing infrastructure maintenance without incurring interest on loans or bonds. Most importantly, it allows the district to maintain and sustain operations and facilities for long term use. Sinking funds can be used for different purposes such as: • Safety and security measures • Technology upgrades • Constructing additions to existing school buildings • Remodeling existing school buildings • Energy conservation improvements • Asbestos abatement • Site development and improvements • Athletic and physical education facility development and improvements • Playground development and improvements A Sinking Fund cannot be used for: • Repairs, maintenance or maintenance agreements Supplies, salaries, service contracts, lease payments, installment purchase contracts • Automobiles, trucks or vans • Portable classrooms purchased for temporary use
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Hedke learning opportunities help students reach full potential The Bulldogs of Hedke Elementary have settled back into school routines and are demonstrating engaging, real word learning at high levels. Our engineers in STEAM class have been engaged in the design process working to bring prototypes of dog feeders and helping hand tools to life. Once designs are created, students will have the opportunity to test their design and then make improvements as necessary. Our Hedke mathematicians have been working to solve elapsed time problems and perform “Order of Operations Surgery” in class. In third grade, students worked collaboratively to determine the start, end and elapsed time of some of their favorite movies. Our fifth grade students and staff not only dressed as surgeons and transformed classrooms into “operating rooms,” they performed “Order of Operations Surgery” using favorite celebrities as their “patients” as they solved various math word problems. Some of our youngest learners, our Kindergarten students, have learned how to work collaboratively, independently and with the teacher during their Daily Five literacy block. Students use this time to read to self, read to someone, work on writing, engage in word work, or work in guided reading or small groups with our teachers. Our teachers plan and provide rigorous and engaging instruction in our classrooms daily so that students are provided with the opportunity to not only reach their maximum potential, but be fully prepared for the next phase of their educational journey and to be successful in life.
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Elementary PBIS framework creates positive school culture Anderson and Hedke Elementary School are both PBIS schools, working to create a positive culture where students’ individual needs are met. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This tiered framework is designed to support students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health needs. Our Allstars and Bulldogs focus on “The 3 to Be.” Students learn what it means to be safe, to be respectful, and to be responsible at school. They learn this through lessons taught and modeling done both school-wide and in the classroom. Annually, we hold a school wide PBIS kickoff to review expectations with our students in September. Each month after, we hold an assembly focusing on one of the five social emotional competencies, selfawareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills. This month, the Hedke focus was on the self-management skill of resilience, while our Allstars continued to focus on “The 3 to Be.” Each elementary school has a PBIS team that meets monthly to analyze data to help uncover our strengths, needs, and to monitor student progress in an effort to continuously improve ourselves.
The team is responsible for planning ways to celebrate our students. We celebrate our best class in Encore weekly and are ready to implement the “Golden Plate” award to the cleanest cafeteria class of the week. New this year to Hedke Elementary we have implemented positive office referrals, or what we also call a “Good News Call of the Day.” Any staff member can submit a positive office referral. The student and the principal make a positive phone call home, the student gets a small reward, and a picture is taken for the Good News Wall of Fame that is coming soon to the hallways of Hedke. Hedke Elementary School students can also earn “Bulldog Bucks.” These are given to students throughout the day as staff members observe students contributing to a safe, respectful and responsible school community. Every month, students can spend their bucks at the Hedke PBIS store for various items or rewards available for purchase. Anderson Elementary is working towards implementation of something very similar soon. We strive to create a safe, positive school environment where our learners can reach their full potential at both Anderson and Hedke Elementary.
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With summer behind us, we prepare for the holidays Happy Fall, everyone! Summer flew by yet again; we zipped through the back-to-school season and are full steam ahead enjoying fall and Halloween festivities. The sun has been setting earlier and our furnaces have been running sooner than we prefer, but at least we’ve got great football teams to root for on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays this year! How lucky are we? Over the past few weeks, we’ve STEVEN seen thousands of people come to RZEPPA Trenton for our Lobsterfest and Sip TRENTON MAYOR Shop and Strolls downtown, along with our Halloween Walk, Pumpkin Festival, Trunk or Treats around town, and of course to see the incredibly decorated streets in full on Halloween spirit that got started with our creative residents on Pumpkin Lane (Boxford) and spreading around town. We love the friendly competition between blocks boosting the holiday spirits for everyone in the area! Now the weather is getting colder, our weekly farmers markets have wrapped up for the season, and stores are all getting stocked with Christmas and winter apparel. Our Christmas parade is right around the corner and will be here before we know it, just
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The Trenton Educational Foundation will hold its 13th annual signature event on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. The group hopes to host at least three hundred guests with anticipation of raising at least $70,000 for the Foundation. Doors Open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include a family-style dinner, beer and wine. Tickets Available at Trenton City Hall (Treasurer’s Office), Trenton Board of Education Office and PayPal. “A Blast! For the Future, is our theme again this year,” said Kathy Kane, TEF Executive Director. “We will be featuring the many student initiatives that the TEF has funded the past years as well as honoring our next Wall of Fame inductees.” Futuristic attire is encouraged, and the group is planning for a Blast! for its guests. The Wall of Fame volunteer committee has chosen three new Inductees for the November 17 event. They have inducted 30 people over 12 years. This year’s recipients are Clifton Mace, Ann Marie Lipinski and Joe Hoshaw, Jr. Clifton Mace was an educator in
Trenton from 1966-1999. He held leadership positions in Monguagon, Hedke, Owen and Taylor Elementary in Trenton. He was a good listener and problem solver in his leadership roles and he was firm yet fair with students. He volunteered in the Lions Club and Goodfellows for over 30 years and he passed away in 2017. Ann Marie Lipiniski is a 1974 Trenton graduate who excels in her industry of journalism. She participated in many THS activities including the Trojan Trumpet editor, Student Council and National Honor Society. She went on to become a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Curator of the Nieman Foundation of Journalism at Harvard University. She was also editor-in-chief and senior vice president at the Chicago Tribune amongst other accolades. Joe Hoshaw Jr. is a 1975 Trenton graduate who wrote for the Trojan Trumpet and played football. His excellence in journalism stemmed from his participation in the Trojan Trumpet and led him to the Mellus/ News Herald Downriver, where he served as reporter, business / auto editor and assistant managing editor from 1981-99 before starting his own public relations company
as well as serving as President for the Trenton Rotary club. He then partnered at the Trenton Trib as editor from 2009-2021 where he mentored many Trenton students in the journalism field as well as providing the community with a quality, compelling and detail filled local newspaper. The TEF OUT OF THIS WORLD program will also include futuristic fun, raffles, silent auction and a recap program of last year’s teacher/staff grants. Tickets are $50 a person or included with sponsorship packages (with sponsor seating) and tables of ten are discounted to $450. They are available at the School Board office and Trenton City Hall. Sponsorships are still available by calling Chair Kathy Kane (734) 365-0672. For more information go to, www.trentonedfoundation.org. ABOUT THE TRENTON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Established in 2008 by a partnership of community leaders from various organizations, the TEF is now known as a source of “grants” that teachers can seek to help fund special projects and activities not within the budget.
Over the years the group has also budgeted for providing scholarships to graduating seniors of THS. All levels of Trenton public education are helped by the TEF. The Foundation funds six integral areas of education — cultural enrichment, scholastic enrichment, arts and education, technology and learning, continuing education and professional development. The Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation created for the purpose of enhancing the educational opportunities for teachers and students within the Trenton Public Schools system. The Foundation’s mission is to help achieve and maintain an extra margin of excellence. The TEF is an independent entity, not affiliated with the Trenton Board of Education. Major Visionaries and Super Stargazer Sponsors as of Sept. 28, 2023 include Blazok Foundation, Stellantis and Wayne County Community College District, Downriver. For more information visit the web site trentonedfoundation.org or Facebook page facebook.com/ TrentonEducationFoundation.
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Harvest Greetings from Trenton Parks and Recreation! We are brewing up an array of activities planned to embrace all the flavors of fall. Please keep an eye out for the launch of our upcoming holiday programming. We’ll be sure to peak your interest with everything from holidays teas to visits with Santa and, of course, “pumpkin spice and everything nice”! We encourage you to spice up your fitness routine this fall by choosing from a variety of classes in our Trenton Fit & Well program! Be on the look out for fitness pop ups throughout the holiday season. Program fees, dates and times vary per program and are available online at trentonmi.org/adultprograms or by contacting the Trenton Parks and Recreation Office at (734) 675-7300. As we look ahead to our winter programming, we do want to take a moment to thank all of our staff and volunteers for helping make this Hometown Harvest so special! We enjoyed a fantastic showing for Friday Night Lights to celebrate the THS football season, had a great turn out for the Trunk or Treat at the rink, and DYPAC did an incredible job performing at the Halloween Walk, one of our favorite events to put on for the community! We’re looking forward to seeing you out and about this winter, whether you’re attending a Santa Skate or cheering at the holiday parade. Please follow us on Facebook or sign up for our newsletter online for the most up to date news on what’s going on around town!
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St. Phillips benefits from Kiwanis food drive Each October, for the past 26 years, Friends of Ryan Sergent celebrate his passing as a High School Senior at Flat Rock High School. What would Ryan have done? The answer is simple, he would have helped others. Long time Bates School fifth-grade teacher Evelyn lost her husband Dr. Sergent to cancer and in the next year, lost her son Ryan while he was running cross country practice as a senior at Flat Rock High School in the fall of 1997. To make sense out of tragedy, Ryan’s mom, friends, and Kiwanis started our annual food drive. We gather food in all Woodhaven-Brownstown schools and deliver food to local food pantries. We began An Apple for Ryan nonperishable food drive at Bates Elementary and it quickly spread to all Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools. Bob McCoy, President of the Woodhaven Kiwanis explained that every year the Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven spearheads a food drive in Ryan’s memory. It is personal for McCoy and his wife, Barb, as Ryan’s high school sweetheart was their neighbor. This year, with the pandemic behind us, we were able to have students in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District once again collect non-perishable food. When the counting was done students collected 159 cases of food. Yake Elementary School led the way with 58 boxes! Friday, Oct. 13, students from around the district loaded a bus with the food
they collected the last two weeks. It was great to see the schools involved once again. Friday evening, the Woodhaven High School Hockey team lent a hand loading $4,800 worth of groceries purchased at Aldi’s on two buses. Ryan’s Friends and the Kiwanis Club of Woodhaven purchased the food. Saturday, Oct. 14 volunteers met to deliver 1,600 pounds of food to each of six food pantries. Thirty-four volunteers hopped on the three buses to make our
deliveries. Some volunteers like Maverick and Johan were not yet in school, several members of the hockey team helped along with Kiwanians and other interested students and adults. All with a mission of addressing food insecurity in our Downriver Community. Food was delivered to Our Lady of the Woods (Woodhaven), Faith Lutheran (Brownstown), Community Lutheran (Flat Rock), St. Phillips (Trenton), Downriver Food Pantry (Wyandotte)
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Come to an independent store, you’ll like the way it feels 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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Volunteers with the Bottoms Up Diaper Bank recently reached an amazing landmark. They collected and distributed their one millionth diaper. The effort, which began in the fall of 2015 at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, donates diapers to the needy served at the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, based in Taylor. Individuals and families can visit the pantry to stock up on food at no cost. Fish & Loaves anticipates distributing 2.8 million pounds of food this year. At the same time, those with young children can take home a package of 60 diapers, which is the National Diaper Bank standard. Thanks to Bottoms Up! “Bottoms Up Diaper Bank is an invaluable resource to the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry and the clients we serve,” said pantry Executive Director Stephanie McNees. “Families throughout Downriver visit our pantry during a time of financial crisis and food insecurity – and those with small children also face the major cost of diapers. Being able to provide some relief to those families with small children by providing diapers from Bottoms Up is a blessing to our pantry.”
Elaine McElwaney, the founder of Bottoms Up, is a retired teacher and children’s choir director. She said the concept of purchasing diapers began when children at the church donated $1 each week and the money went to causes, including buying diapers for the needy. At the time, McElwaney said, only 300 disposable diapers could be purchased for the needy – far short of the actual need – and something more had to be done. McElwaney said she stressed and prayed about the situation. “I felt that there were so many people who came to depend on us,” she said. “All I thought about was diapers.” During an appointment at her knee doctor, she got a sign. While seated in the waiting room, she connected with an older female patient, who winked at her. Then, when she opened a magazine, the first page had a piece about diaper banks. “Someone was trying to tell me something,” she said. McElwaney explained the concept of a diaper bank to Jan Holmes, director of children’s nurture at Grosse Ile Presbyterian, who agreed it was a great idea. The entire session at the church agreed. Bottoms Up was born.
McElwaney and her group sought grants, asked for monetary donations and held diaper drives. They located sponsors and reached out to others – including other churches – to join in the cause. Articles in the church bulletin helped as congregation members started going to church carrying diapers. Richard and Pat Schmidt told parishioners at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Grosse Ile, which grew to be the diaper bank’s number one supporter. “We were all about churches, individuals and charity,” McElwaney said. A diaper bank board was formed consisting of McElwaney, who lives in Riverview, Sandi Gildersleeve of Trenton and Grosse Ile residents Kathy Benton, Jo-Anne Gronlund and Tess Hoffman. Other top helpers include Steve Benton, Bill and Kathy Rito, Bill Jambeau, Ron Brausch, Vicki Uday and Karen Northrop. Holly Lauscher keeps the financial books for Grosse Ile Presbyterian. About 25 “dedicated” volunteers come together at the church once a month to bundle to create packages of 60 diapers. They purchase diapers in bulk from Sam’s Club to get a better price. McElwaney said SEE DIAPER, Page 23
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chains and have to purchase at pricey neighborhood convenience stores.” Studies show that many low-income families rent and do not have access to a washer and dryer at home. Due to health regulations, most laundromats do not allow diapers to be washed. Daycare settings – even free or subsidized daycare – require 120 disposable diapers for a child to participate in. A parent may miss work, lose wages and possibly lose a job without daycare. To provide two months of diapers – 60 per child per month – Bottoms Up would require a substantial increase to its income. Sponsors to date have included Grosse Ile Presbyterian, Sacred Heart, United Way Southeastern Michigan, Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, The Bernie Ricke Charity Foundation and the Colina Foundation Others are St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Women of Dearborn Heights, St. James Episcopal Church Women of Grosse Ile, St. Luke Episcopal Church of Allen Park, St Paul United Church of Christ in Dearborn Heights and Taylor, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Trenton, St. Thomas Lutheran Church of Grosse Ile, Rotary clubs in Grosse Ile and Taylor and the Rotary AM Club of Livonia. Diaper drives are held twice a year at the Grosse Ile Kroger store. Financial donations can be made out to Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, 7925 Horsemill Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan 48128 with the words “Bottoms Up Diaper Bank” on the memo line. A donation button has been added to the church website, gipc.org, to make the process even easier. Click on “Giving” and when the button with the babies pops up, click on “Give.” Card information can be entered and the donor can choose one time or recurring.
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New Detroit Park promotes healthy environment For over 100 years the Detroit River was perceived as a working waterway that supported industry and commerce. As such, its shoreline was progressively hardened with concrete seawalls, steel sheet piling or repurposed JOHN HARTIG broken concrete. This stabilized the shoreline, helped protect against erosion, and allowed for safe industrial and commercial development. But it came at a steep price. Shoreline hardening, especially seawalls and steel sheet piling, provided no habitat for the fish, wildlife, plants and invertebrate species who call the river home. Fast forward to today: the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is now a leader in softening the shoreline by using ecological principles and practices to achieve stabilization and safety while enhancing habitat and improving aesthetics. Curious to know more, I spent a recent late summer morning
navigating a boat down the river to see the shoreline firsthand. The starting point for this tour was Bayview Yacht Club on Conners Creek which flows into the upper Detroit River. The first thing I noticed was the steel-hardened shoreline of Conner’s Creek. But soon I arrived at the confluence with the Detroit River and was greeted with the stark contrast of the natural beauty of Lake St. Clair, Windsor’s uninhabited Peche Isle and Detroit’s 980-acre island park called Belle Isle. It was a beautiful summer morning and the weather was ideal – fair and calm. The water’s surface was like a mirror reflecting distant images of the islands and waters, reminiscent of Vincent Van Gogh or Claude Monet’s water-themed paintings. Upon entering the Detroit River, I headed west and downstream toward downtown Detroit. Because it was early morning it was relatively quiet, with only the “kree, kree” sounds of a few ringed-billed gulls, the clanging of some sailboat halyards, and the lowpitched hum of the boat motor.
It was so incredibly peaceful and truly captured the beauty of the Detroit River. But as I continued my journey downstream, it was obvious that I was in a major urban area with a long history of waterfront commerce and industry. Mile after mile I passed hardened shorelines made of concrete seawalls, steel sheet piling or repurposed broken concrete with rebar protruding in many directions. I could not help but think about the shoreline from a fish and wildlife perspective. Where do they feed and rest? What happened to the wetlands and spawning and nursery grounds of fishes? Where along these hardened shorelines can invertebrates live? What have humans done to the place they call home? About 25 years ago, natural resource managers and scientists started recognizing the critical importance of getting habitat champions involved up-front in waterfront redevelopment projects to incorporate principles of soft shorelines into future designs. Experience showed that if habitat
champions were not at the table when key waterfront decisions were made, the standard practice would be to harden shorelines with seawalls or steel sheet piling. Historically, repurposed broken concrete with protruding rebar was also a standard shoreline practice that was not ideal for habitat nor aesthetically pleasing. Today, natural limestone rip rap of varying sizes with interspersed plants is a type of soft shoreline that is better for habitat and much more aesthetically pleasing. For the last 20 years, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has championed soft shorelines in creating the city’s new waterfront porch called the Detroit RiverWalk. Thus far, eight soft shoreline projects have been incorporated into the RiverWalk, including the newest section under construction called the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park – which promises to be the best yet from a habitat perspective. As I approached Wilson Park, I slowed the speed of my boat to get a better look at the work underway. This new park has been described as
transformational for Detroit’s west riverfront and Southwest Detroit. When it opens in 2025, it will surely be a place where memories are made. It will feature two regulation-size basketball courts in an outdoor sport house, a playground with multiple animal structures, an expansive lawn for outdoor events, and a water garden. Wilson Park is located next to a contaminated sediment hotspot in the river. That means the project began with the placement of an “environmental cap” of clean sand over the contaminated sediments so that toxic substances would not contribute to cancerous tumors in fish or be toxic to other aquatic life. This cap can best be described as a long narrow band that extends along 2,100 feet of shoreline and covers approximately three acres of bottom sediments. Next, a stone revetment was placed on top of the cap and along the shoreline to absorb and dissipate the energy of waves. This protects the shoreline and park from erosion and safeguards the cap. Wilson Park has been designed
to provide habitats for a healthy ecosystem. Its centerpiece is the nearly two-and-a-half-acre water garden, which to my eye looks like a lobeshaped amoeba with lots of bends to enhance habitats and increase its aesthetic appeal. “The purpose of the water garden is to create habitat, provide an opportunity for park visitors to interact with nature, promote conservation, and foster environmental education,” said Nate Trevethan, lead architect on the project from the world-renowned architectural firm of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. Water from the Detroit River will be pumped into the water garden through a pipe, and a weir at the outlet to the river will maintain the desired water area and depth. This water garden is a form of wetlands often called “nurseries of life” because they support thousands of species. The Detroit River has lost 97 percent of its coastal wetlands to commercial and industrial development, so Wilson Park will represent a net gain in these rare habitats. Along the Wilson Park shoreline
will be a variety of habitats, including more than 20 triangular wooden lunker structures that will create cover and resting areas for fish. In addition, 12 hollow, semicircular concrete structures called reef balls will enhance habitat for fish and invertebrates. The strategic placement of stone will also create three eddies to change the water’s speed and create backwater habitat and resting spaces for fish. Just offshore from the riverside habitat rehabilitation will be a 50 by 150-foot fish spawning reef for rock-loving spawners like walleye, smallmouth bass and lake sturgeon. In the riparian zone and around the water garden will be plenty of native aquatic plants like sedges and arrowheads. In addition, substantial numbers of native trees, herbaceous perennials and shrubs, and wildflowers will be planted around the water garden and throughout the park. This site was once a railyard, then a printing facility and then an industrial brownfield – land that was abandoned or underused due to pollution from industry. “The project is a dramatic contrast
with what was there before – an industrial brownfield with a failing seawall,” said Trevethan. “We had to work within the site constraints like fast river currents and ice scour in the winter, but our goal was to provide as much habitat as possible.” As I turned the boat around to head back upriver to Bayview Yacht Club, I was impressed with the habitat restoration going on in Wilson Park. I also felt a sense of hope – if such habitat restoration can be achieved at Wilson Park, it can be achieved elsewhere. 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. ~ Printed with permission from Great Lakes Now
Trenton FD is prepared for coming season The Trenton Fire Department has been busy preparing for the winter season. All of our fire engines went thru their annual pump testing to ensure proper operation. We also had all of our fire department ladders serviced and tested including our 75’ aerial ladder truck. This is the time of year that you may see firefighters out checking on fire hydrants. They check every fire hydrant in the city multiple times to ensure appropriate operation, and are prepared for the winter weather. If we find an issue with one, we let the Trenton DPW know so that it can be fixed. As your firefighters work to prepare for the cold weather season, it’s also this time of year that we all will begin to turn on our furnaces and fire places. As a reminder, have a certified company come out to inspect these to ensure proper operation throughout the winter time. Not only will this create a safer home heating season, but could save some money by making sure things are operating as
efficiently as possible. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that wood burning fireplaces and chimneys be inspected and cleaned annually. A couple of additional fire safety tips: • Close your door when you go to bed • Do not smoke in bed • Ensure all cigarettes are extinguished in a proper ashtray that is not overflowing • Have a 36” clearance around all space heaters • Plan and practice escape routes from all areas of your home, know at least two ways out • Designate a meeting place and make sure all family members know where it is, perhaps a neighbors porch or mailbox For those without working alarms, the Trenton Fire Department has partnered with MI Prevention to ensure that all Trenton residents have working smoke and CO alarms in their recommended areas of their residence. These alarms are the 10 year sealed
battery alarms. If you need alarms installed for free of charge, call the Trenton Fire administrative office on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 734-676-1314 to schedule your appointment.
During the installation, firefighters will also provide a quick fire safety home inspection and provide education on home fire safety. Our aim is to reduce injuries, deaths, and property damage associated with fires.
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2024 Soroptimists Battle for Freedom: “Color Me Free” Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area will be hosting its fourth biennial “Battle for Freedom” on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. This avant-garde hair and fashion show is entitled “Color Me Free,” where local salon stylists will dress, design hair, and apply make-up for the audience to vote for the best-styled models. Previous battles had over 500 attendees and tickets were sold out prior to the event. Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimist is a volunteer group that offers service by way of fundraising and donations, public awareness/educational programs, and hands-on assistance; as well as presenting yearly monetary awards to individuals to help support and further their future. These women give their time and talents to local food pantries, Vista Maria, First Step, Sparrow Project, Stanford House, Alternatives for Girls, and to area women’s health institutions. The proceeds from “Battle for Freedom: Color Me Free” will be used for service projects and programs to benefit survivors of human trafficking. Detroit is ranked as having one of the highest numbers of sex trafficking victims and is included in a global epidemic that annually nets over $2 billion. The venue for this fundraiser is at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort Street in Southgate. Included in ticket prices are dinner, music, silent raffles, wine and a cash bar with a signature cocktail. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the runway show beginning at 7:30 p.m. A party will follow the show. General seating tickets cost $50; the price for a reserved table (seating 10 per table) is $450; VIP tables are $600. Online tickets are available at https://formsmarts.com/form/2bba. The event is still looking for salons and stylists to participate. Check Facebook for past event photos at facebook.com/BattleForFreedom. For more information, contact Abby Premoe at abbo48166@yahoo. com or (734)755-7926. A Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium hosted by SI of Trenton and Downriver Area is scheduled for March 23, 2024, at Summit Academy North.
You can help improve the lives of women and girls in the Trenton and Downriver Areas and around the world by donating to Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area. Your donation will help fund our service projects. This is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Make an online donation via Venmo or by sending a check to Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area, 1644 Vernon, Trenton, MI 48183. The Trenton Soroptimist organization meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Woodhaven Community Center. All women are welcome to attend. You may contribute to the foundation that the Soroptimists support on krogercommunityrewards. com. If you are interested in learning more about the Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimists and our other activities, contact us at sioftrentonanddownriverarea@gmail.com or check out our page on Facebook@SoroptimistInternationalOfTrentonAndDownriverArea.
Celebrating 50 years
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Faith United Methodist Church getting ready for annual women’s bazaar DAVE GORGON The members of the Faith United Methodist Church women’s group have earned a reputation of providing the holiday bazaar in the region. The 50th annual bazaar is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at First United, located at 3530 Charlton Road in Trenton. Admission is free. Like usual, bazaar organizers tout having something for everyone: • Christmas items, of course, ranging from “oldies but goodies” white elephant items to one-of-akind treasures. • A popular carry-out luncheon and dinner, starting at 11:30 a.m. and continuing while supplies last. The fee is $10 per person. • A pantry filled with baked goods for sale, such as sweet bread, cookies, pies, fudge and more. An estimated 65 apple pies will be among the most popular items. • A cookie walk. Participants pay a fee, walk around and fill up a can with Christmas cookies. • Handmade arts and crafts, hand-woven baskets, jewelry, crafted notecards, silk and dried flower arrangements and wooden crafts created by the members, not vendors. • “Home Spun,” a selection of knitted and crocheted products. • Decorated Christmas wreaths, artificial trees and ornaments.
All proceeds benefit the missions and causes of the Faith United Methodist Church women. “Fifty years – can you imagine?” said Karin Hiske. administrative assistant at the church. “All of these ladies are so good, so talented and so hard working. The bazaar is a good way to start the holiday season.” Laura Hayman, who has served as president of the women’s group for five years, credits the longevity of the five-decade bazaar “to the great vision and leadership in our church, the encouragement and support. We’ve had a great vision by presidents and members of the United Methodist Women. Our pastor, Wayne Price, has been very supportive of us, which we appreciate very much.” The 125 or so members break into six groups, Hayman said, depending on their interests. The groups meet throughout the week decorating Christmas wreaths, creating crafts and performing other tasks. “We have a very active church,” said Hayman, who has been a member of the group for 25 years. “All of our members are wonderful people.” While most of the members are females, “the men of our church are very supportive” as well, she said. The men help by helping get the building set up for the sale and by creating a number of wooden crafts that are sold on the sale day, including snowmen, birdhouses “and anything they want to make.” Women’s group member Mary Zellner said highquality items will be part of the rummage sale, ranging from glassware to books to record albums.
Hayman, a Trenton resident, called the effort by members “a labor of love.” The items will be spread out throughout the church, in Compton Hall, in the front lobby and near the kitchen. She said early arrival is recommended for the greatest selection of items. “People are coming at lunch time and staying for hours,” Hiske said. “We come together for a common cause with good attitudes and good work ethic,” Hayman added. Zellner said proceeds will support an expansive variety of missions, including Cass Social Services in Detroit, the school nursery and other projects determined by the women in the group. The church is very active in the Christnet group for the homeless, while an outreach group connects with church members who reside at Atria-Kinghaven senior living in Riverview. The church provides Friday morning services for the Trenton High School football team, cheerleaders and supporters. A group in the church does home repairs. A community closet provides clothing for the needy on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. The church members assist the Penrickton Center for Blind Children and get involved in Appalachia – among other projects. For more information on the bazaar or other church activities, call Karin Hiske at (734) 6715211.
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Michigan Winter: Preparedness counts PAUL HALEY It’s Michigan. It’s Winter. Safety Preparedness is paramount. Let’s review some issues that we all face this time of year. WIND CHILL One of the gravest dangers of winter weather is wind chill. The wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin by combined effects of wind and cold. As the wind increases, heat is carried away from the body at an accelerated rate, driving down the body temperature. Animals are also affected by wind chill. The Weather service calculates wind speed at an average height of 5 feet, the typical height of an adult human face, based on readings from the national standard height of 33 feet, which is the typical height of an anemometer. FROSTBITE Even skin that is protected can be subject to frostbite. It’s the most common injury resulting from exposure to severe cold, and it usually occurs on fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin. If caught early, it is possible to prevent permanent damage. If not, frostbite can cause tissue death and lead to amputation. Superficial frostbite affects the skin surface while the underlying tissue remains soft. The skin appears white, waxy or grayish-yellow and is cold and numb. If the condition progresses to deep frostbite, all layers of the skin are affected and the outcome likely will be more serious. The skin will become completely numb, blisters may form and eventually the skin tissue dies and turns black. If you suspect frostbite: • Move the victim out of the cold and into a warm place • Remove wet clothing and constricting items • Protect between fingers and toes with dry gauze •Seek medical attention as soon as possible • Warm the frostbitten area in lukewarm water (99 to 104 degrees) for 20 to 30 minutes only if medical care will be delayed and if there is no danger of the skin refreezing
• Do not use chemical warmers directly on frostbitten tissue • Protect and elevate the frostbitten area For school children, check to see if they have cold and wet shoes, mittens, or pants. Teachers have been advised in the surrounding school districts to be on the watch for possible problems. HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature drops below 95 degrees. Hypothermia is most associated with exposure to extreme cold, but it can also occur at higher temperatures if a person becomes chilled from being soaked with rain or submerged in water. Severe shivering, one of the first signs of hypothermia, is beneficial in keeping the body warm. But as hypothermia progresses, shivering gives way to drowsiness or exhaustion, confusion, shallow breathing, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, loss of coordination and, eventually, unconsciousness and death. Paradoxical undressing is an extremely rare symptom of hypothermia. The victim undresses instead of bundling up. Researchers believe that in the final throes of hypothermia, victims may feel like they are overheating due to a rush of warm blood to the extremities. If you encounter someone suffering from hypothermia: • Check responsiveness and breathing, and call 911; except in mild cases, the victim needs immediate medical care • Provide CPR if unresponsive and not breathing normally • Quickly move the victim out of the cold • Remove wet clothing.
• Warm the victim with blankets or warm clothing • Only if the victim is far from medical care, use active rewarming by putting the victim near a heat source and putting warm (but not hot) water in containers against the skin • Do not rub or massage the victim’s skin Be very gentle when handling the victim • Give warm (not hot) drinks to an alert victim who can easily swallow, but do not give alcohol or caffeine These steps are not a substitute for proper medical care. Be sure to seek medical attention for frostbite and hypothermia as soon as possible. POLAR VORTEX The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It always exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term “vortex” refers to the counterclockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the Poles. Many times during winter in the northern hemisphere, the polar vortex will expand, sending cold air southward with the jet stream. This occurs fairly regularly during wintertime and is often associated with large outbreaks of arctic air in the United States. The one that occurred in January 2014 is similar to many other cold outbreaks that have occurred in the past, including several notable colder outbreaks in 1977, 1982, 1985 and 1989. There are several things the polar vortex is NOT. Polar vortexes are not something new. The term “polar vortex” has only recently been popularized, bringing attention to a weather feature that has always been present. It is also
not a feature that exists at the Earth’s surface. Weather forecasters examine the polar vortex by looking at conditions tens of thousands of feet up in the atmosphere; however, when we feel extremely cold air from the Arctic regions at Earth’s surface, it is sometimes associated with the polar vortex. This is not confined to the United States. Portions of Europe and Asia also experience cold surges connected to the polar vortex. By itself, the only danger to humans is the magnitude of how cold temperatures will get when the polar vortex expands, sending Arctic air southward into areas that are not typically that cold. National Weather Service and DOT Metro Region – Weather Forecasting at its best. https://www.weather.gov/dtx/DOTMetroRegion. NWS White Lake has been working the last few years on a prototype weather product with the tri-county area to provide 48-hour forecasts with hourly details. Charts include: • Hourly Snow Density (both 6- and 12-hour charts) • Hourly Precipitation Rates • Hourly Snow Rates • Wind Speed and Gusts Check it out. It is used by county transportation departments and emergency managers. ICE Yes winter brings ice but does your mobile phone have ICE? In Case of Emergency number for support. Take a few minutes right now and, at the very least, set up your emergency contacts and enter any medical conditions you have that emergency personnel should be aware of. For more Information go to www. ready.gov/winter-weather Winter can be a wonderful season and with a little planning a great time can be had by all. Paul Haley is the Emergency Management Coordinator for Trenton since 1988 and supports many Downriver community organizations and school districts.
Trenton boys win tennis regional tournament
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he Trenton Boys tennis team started strong and finished strong, winning a Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 regional tournament at Allen Park and qualifying for the state tournament in Grand Rapids. Trenton scored 18 points to win the tournament and Wyandotte scored 13 points and finished second. Temperance Bedford finished third with 11 and Gibraltar Carlson was fourth with 10 points – all four teams qualified for states. Trenton’s No.1 singles player senior Blake Chesney began the day with an upset win over Carlson’s Landon Angelos, and then all the other seven flights made it to the finals – no other team had more than four flights make the finals. Flight winners for Trenton were the No. 1 doubles team of seniors Noah Miklos and Jay Cormier, the
No. 4 doubles team of sophomores Jaxon Crooks and Ty Popowicz and the No.3 doubles team of senior RJ Howey and junior Grant Riley, who won the last match of the day in dramatic fashion, beating a previously undefeated Carlson team in a thrilling third set tiebreaker 12-10. Sophomore Sam Bono had the comeback of the day; after losing the first set 0-6, he won the last two sets 6-3 and 7-5. Coach Rich Menzel said he was very happy with the result. “Even the matches we lost today were played well,” he said. “The team really showed up when it counted most. They are an outstanding group of young men who have worked hard and they played great today. We are ready for the state tournament!” The finals were played Oct. 2021 after the Trenton Times’ press deadline.
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Trojans stunned by Chelsea overtime comeback
When the 2023 Trenton football schedule was released, it was easy to see where the “meat” of the schedule was. Weeks six, seven and eight brought 2022 co-Downriver League champ Carlson, 2023 second-place league finisher Allen Park and 2021 Division 3 MHSAA state champ Chelsea. HANK It was a real MINCKIEWICZ three-week long “Murder’s Row.” Trenton went 0-3 during the stretch, but despite getting pushed around a little by Allen Park, the Trojans held their own with both Carlson and Chelsea and, by rights, should have beaten the 7-1 Bulldogs on their own field. Trenton has faced Chelsea as its lone non-league football opponent for three years now and except for the first year when Chelsea romped 40-0,
the games have been great. Last year when Chelsea came in as the defending state champ. During their state championship season, the Bulldogs averaged nearly 40 points per game through 14 contests. Trenton shut them down and beat them 6-3. This year was another low-scoring affair. The two teams failed to score in the first half. Later in the game, Trenton built a 14-3 lead late in the fourth quarter, but Chelsea was able to rally and grab a 17-14 victory in overtime. Chelsea broke the scoreless tie midway through the third quarter when the Bulldogs kicked a 33-yard field goal. Trenton answered with two fourthquarter touchdowns, each coming on short runs. With three minutes to play in the game, Chelsea reached the Red Zone. The ‘Dogs scored with about two minutes left and the two-point conversion made it 14-11.
Trenton just needed to bleed the clock, but they could not do it. Chelsea recovered a Trenton fumble on the Trenton side of the 50-yardline inside the final two minutes of the game and made its way to the Red Zone again. With time running out, the Bulldogs kicked a 27-yard field goal to force overtime. The overtime was also ruled by the defense as Trenton intercepted a pass to end Chelsea’s first possession and then Chelsea intercepted a Trenton pass to end the Trojans’ possession. Following the Chelsea interception, the Bulldogs booted a 27-yard field goal to secure the victory. The Carlson game was another hard-fought, fun-to-watch affair that went back-and-forth much of the night. It was a 14-14 game when the battle turned on two big plays for the Marauders. First, Teegan Nagy picked off a Trentgon pass and returned it half the length of the field for a
Carlson touchdown. Then, after a Trenton field goal, Carlson star running back Izaiah Wright got loose for a 65-yard touchdown run. The ensuing extra point pushed the Carlson lead to 2817. Trenton took the ensuing kickoff and marched down the field, scoring on a two-yard run. The two-point try failed and the Trojans never got the ball again. Trenton’s first touchdown was scored by Keegan Lewis and the second came on a six-yard pass reception to Nate Ariganello. Like the Chelsea game, this was a tough loss to take because the Trojans did so many good things. Trenton ran more plays than Carlson and earned more first downs, but the Marauders won the battle on the scoreboard. Trenton closed the regular season on Oct. 20 with a home game against winless Taylor, the last place team in the Downriver League.
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Riverview puts an end to Trenton soccer season
The Riverview soccer team bookended the 2023 season for the Trenton Trojans. Riverview beat Trenton in the season-opener for each team and on Oct. 18 the Bucs ended the Trojans’ season with a 7-1 loss in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 district semifinals at Allen Park. Riverview and Huron played for the title Oct. 20. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for the Trojans and closed out their season. During the winning streak Trenton outscored five opponents by a combined 16-3, shutting out Lincoln Park and district playoff foe Airport. Photo by Dave Chapman
Rotarians honor non-profits that make a difference DAVE GORGON Nonprofit organizations have been honored by the Rotary Club of Southgate at the first-ever recognition luncheon. The 19 groups were singled out for their service to the Downriver area. Rotary President Arthur Williams, Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa, Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift and Brownstown Township Supervisor Edward Smith presented certificates of recognition. The organizations included Be Well My Friends,
Boy Scout Troop 1795, ChristNet, Downriver Foster Closet, Downriver Toastmasters, Downriver YMCA, Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, The Guidance Center, The Information Center, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Mimi’s Mission, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, RAINA (Reaching All In Need of Assistance), Riverview Kiwanis Club, Salvation Army, Soroptimist International, Southgate Kiwanis Club and STEP Thrift Store. Representatives from each nonprofit were introduced and spoke about their organizations’ mission in the community and how to connect with them.
The Southgate Rotary, in furthering its mission of “Service Above Self,” reached out to the organizations to strengthen ties and develop partnership in service opportunities. Rotary also is a nonprofit organization. The nonprofits also received a letter of appreciation from the office of State Senator Darren Camilleri. The event was held at Downriver Community Credit Union.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Go to... GoBigMultimedia.com to read more news on our digital publications. His work helps young people, schools, and parents “survive and thrive” in this digital world.... On page 4 gobigmultimedia.com/grosse-ile-grand Cyber smarts, good for everyone Grosse Ile Education Foundation event to help enlighten community ... The question is: Are you using technology, or is technology using you? On Nov. 1, Max Stossel, award winning poet, filmmaker, and speaker will present two ageappropriate learning opportunities for all Grosse Ile Middle School and High School students during the regular school day. The entire community is invited to hear Stossel’s presentation that evening at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All three presentations will feature the film, Like: A Documentary About the Impact of Social Media on Our Lives, and a Question and Answer segment afterward with Stossel, founder and CEO of the organization, Social Awakening.
FROM THE TOWNSHIP Changes, upgrades are being made at the airport ...The FAA continually updates their standards, practices and guidelines ensuring the highest level of safety, resulting in new geometric designs. It is these new geometric designs that are being implemented in Taxiway Alpha and the beginning of Runway 22.
to suicide prevention, sponsored a fundraiser 10K swim on the Detroit River and Lake Erie. The event, which was held Sept. 23, saw swimmers swim from Grosse Ile Yacht Club to the Detroit River Lighthouse. The event, which was aided by the US Coast Guard and local police departments, has raised more than $90,000 so far and they are accepting donations through the end of October. On page 8
gobigmultimedia.com/riverview-register 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
We are pleased that the project was funded with state and federal grants without using any Grosse Ile taxpayer monies. Because this project is a federally funded project all storm water protection pollution plans are permitted by EGLE and approved by MDOT and monitored by C&S engineering, Anglin Civil LLC and the airport. This past summer the Grosse Ile Airport hosted a variety of community events. Most predominantly the highly successful Island Fest. The Island Fest has been a major part of the community for decades... On page 5 Swim to the light The Step Up Foundation, an organization that helps US military veterans and brings awareness
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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! On page 7 Huntington Elementary throws open its doors Thank you to all the parents who came to the
for raffle baskets and a raffle for a wheel barrel of spirits, 50/50 drawings and a cash bar. A big-screen television will broadcast the University of Michigan vs. Michigan State University football game. “Come tailgate with us” is a tagline being used for the party.
users are given the opportunity to answer related questions and perform fun tasks before moving on to the next set of pages. There are 12 signs in all with two pages per sign.... On page 1
gobigmultimedia.com/wyandotte-warrior Making a difference Downriver Foster Closet betters the lives of foster parents, children The nonprofit organization that improves the lives of foster children and foster parents recently relocated to Wyandotte after outgrowing the previous headquarters in Southgate.
Huntington Elementary School Open House! Thanks to all our teachers for all their hard work in preparing their rooms and making everyone feel welcome! Thank you to our parent club for selling shirts and Kona Ice to help raise money for our Huntington family of teachers, students and parents. We appreciate all of you! POPSICLES IN THE PARK A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our first Popsicles in the Park! Such a beautiful day having fun with friends! A special thank you to all who volunteered, Ms. Muñoz, Ms. McCarthy and Ms. Fink for making the day extra fun and exciting. Here’s to the end of summer and start of a fabulous school year ahead. On page 9
gobigmultimedia.com/southgate-star Fundraiser for Fab 4 Rosies to take part in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii The Fab 4 Rosies – a local group of Rosie the Riveters – have been invited to participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in December and will hold a “fun-raising” event to support their mission. The fundraiser is set for 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Park Gardens attached to the Southgate Senior Center at 14600 Reaume Parkway in Southgate. Admission is $25 in advance; $30 at the door; $10 for children 10 and under and free for children 5 and younger. The party will include Mediterranean food, pizza and desserts, music and dancing, line-dancing lessons, a 360-degree photo booth, a silent auction
The Fab 4 Rosies pay tribute to the women who worked in Michigan during World War II. They include Southgate resident Brenda Presnell, plus Wendy Albers of Willis, Lenore Bolthouse of Gibraltar and Debra Carver of Farmington Hills.... On page 18 A new way to read StoryWalk outside Library aims at increasing reading and time outdoors The newly installed StoryWalk outside the Southgate Veterans Memorial Library appears to be making a difference already. Described as “an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time,” StoryWalk consists of laminated pages from a children’s book covered by a weather-proof material and attached to wooden stakes in a permanent display along an outdoor path. In Southgate, the path starts at the front of the library and weaves its way around the building two pages at a time, ending on the walkway between the library and City Hall. Besides reading the book,
Owners Charity Bronson and Kim Allen juggle raising their own children – foster, adopted and natural – while maintaining their packed-out facility, reaching out for volunteers and donations, planning and holding special events throughout the year and taking calls for help during all hours of the day and night. They also maintain a website, Facebook social media page and Downriver Foster Closet newsletter to help spread the word. And they both have full-time jobs. Allen owns the cleaning company Suds in a Bucket. Bronson is general manager at the Grecian Center. “We wanted to make a bigger difference, which is why we started the closet,” the women said in a recent newsletter. “We have big dreams on programs we can do that will help in a larger scale for foster kids and foster parents. However, it takes time and money to run a nonprofit. That’s why your support is so important to us…” On page 1 What’s happening Wyandotte ... ...Craft show Community of Christ Church, 14601 Pennsylvania Road, will host a Holiday Extravaganza Craft Show on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will feature a craft show, rummage sale, bake sale and lunch cafe. Admission is free. To find out more information or to inquire about availability of tables, please contact Mandy Laughner at 734-301-6365 or Mandylmike@yahoo. com. On page 17
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Event to feature Lions Chaplain Dave Wilson as guest speaker The Downriver Prayer breakfast was started in 1987 by a group of men of faith in various walks of life and religions. Thirty-six years later, a group of committed, Downriver Christian men and women continue this Southeastern Michigan tradition. We are excited to announce that this wonderful Holiday celebration will continue on at Crystal Gardens on Friday Dec. 1 beginning at 7 a.m. with breakfast. This year our keynote speaker will be Dave Wilson. Wilson is the Founding Pastor of Kensington Church, a national and multi-campus church that has grown to more than 14,000 people every weekend. He was a Hall of Fame college quarterback that wound up becoming the chaplain for the Detroit Lions – a title he held for well over 30 years. As an author, speaker and multimedia host, he brings with him
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