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If you have a low spot on your property, you know it’s wet more often than not. Here’s a way to take advantage of it and increase the value of your property.

Your rain garden is part of a growing network of “green infrastructure” that beautifies our communities and keeps polluted runoff out of our waterways. By building a rain garden you have created an alternative to costly expansions to sewer and stormwater pipe “gray infrastructure” systems.

Over time, our combined efforts will help make rain SEE GARDENS, Page 3

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GARDENS

Continued from page 1 gardens as common as recycling, refillable beverage containers or reusable shopping bags.

If you’ve lived Downriver for any length of time, you are all too familiar with our basement flooding issues.

Installing a rain garden can help redirect the rainwater from your downspouts so your basement has a better chance of remaining dry. The garden will absorb the water and over time, the water will sink into the ground along with any toxins from the roof or driveway.

The plants and the soil will naturally filter the rainfall before it gets into the water supply. It’s a very shallow garden so you don’t have to worry about mosquito-infested standing water.

Rain gardens act like a native forest by collecting, absorbing and filtering rainwater that runs off roof tops, driveways, patios and other areas that don’t allow water to soak in.

Instead of rainwater puddling on your property, a rain garden captures channeled rain in a shallow bowl in the ground, and filters the water on-site, removing any oil, fertilizer, pesticides or other pollutants that would otherwise be dumped in the sewer.

St. Philip Lutheran Church on Fort Street in Trenton just installed a rain garden.

They had earlier success with a beautiful pollinator garden and wanted to take on another project to improve the church grounds and help with the excess water coming off their large flat roof.

They’ve channeled two of their downspouts into the garden, and on July 9 the church held an event where they planted 34 native plants. The children joined in this effort by painting rocks for decoration and lending the occasional hand while planting.

Painting rocks turned out to be much more fun!

John Hartig and Win Kurlfink coordinated this two-year long effort, which was, like everything else, interrupted by Covid.

Win took a master rain garden class in River Rouge two years ago and then promptly came down with Covid. While the physical project was on hold, the virtual plans were still proceeding. Eventually, the initial back-breaking work of digging out the sod and a layer or two of soil was completed by utilizing the ‘volunteer’ muscles of those convicted of various offenses who have to work the weekends to pay off their community time.

The church received a grant from Thrivent to fund the project.

After some research, Win contacted Laura Bien at the Ypsilanti Native Plant Nursery who expertly guided the project along by selecting native plants that are sure to thrive and do the filtering work.

She was very knowledgeable on the subject and throughout the project was an excellent consultant.

On a Saturday, almost 20 people came together to complete the garden. They planted buttonbush shrubs, spotted Joe Pye, purple cornflowers, false

sunflowers and allium cernuum, also known as nodding onions.

They are strategically placed so that as the water slowly works its way down the three levels of the garden, each plant can perform its miracle work of cleaning the water before it seeps into the ground.

While the planting was underway, the

children sat at two tables to paint a quora of rocks (a/k/a a bunch of rocks!). They were all different shapes and sizes and will be a very colorful addition to the green of the garden.

There will be some minimal upkeep that has to be done in the future.

You should add mulch every year to control weeds and replenish organic material in the soil.

During the summer months, you should water every 2-4 days for the first year, and every 4-7 days for the second year. Rain gardens with native plants should require little to no watering after the first two or three years.

By the time everyone showed up for church the next morning, four squirrels were already checking out the changes.

Over time, there will be many birds, animals and insects visiting the rain garden along with the pollinator garden, all enhancing the natural landscape facing Fort Street. Rain from the roof will no longer run into the nearby sewer, the basement won’t flood, and the landscape will be beautiful. There is a bench near the pollinator garden if you care to sit and observe nature at work.

A rain garden would be a great addition to any home. It’s another tool in our growing toolbox of ideas for dealing with the multitude of changes that our berserk climate is sending our way. The more people who make many of these changes the less problems we’ll deal with in the future.

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State budget helps ... school year to have additional financial support Children are our most valuable resource and its best hope for the future – John F. Kennedy I hope you are enjoying another beautiful Michigan summer.

As you may have heard, the Legislature and Governor recently signed a historic $19.6 billion School Aid Budget for the 2022-23 school year; this raised the per-pupil funding to $9,150 for every school district in the state (the highest amount since Proposal A was passed in 1994).

Superintendent Our district will see Doug MENTZER improvement in our foundation allowance, at-risk funding, mental health support, special education reimbursement, safety help, and an investment in the future of public educators.

For Trenton Public Schools, we will receive an additional $450 per student in funding for the next school year. This will have a direct impact on lost revenue from declining enrollment and the loss of funding from the Hold Harmless Millage.

To put declining enrollment into perspective, our 2022 graduating class of 212 will be replaced by an incoming kindergarten class of approximately 165 students (our average over the last five years). If

you multiply this difference by the State Aid amount from last year, you are left with a revenue decline of approximately $415,000. However, due to the increase in this year’s state budget, overall, TPS will have a one-time gain of approximately $500,000 in additional funding for 2022.23.

Though there is no guarantee beyond next year, we remain optimistic that enrollment will improve and the State will continue to provide adequate funding.

To see a general overview and highlights of the 22/23 feel free to do an Internet search on the Michigan State School Aid Budget. There have been

Trenton Schools offer limitedenrollment schools of choice The Trenton Public Schools will open a limited Schools of Choice Program for the 2022-23 school year.

This program is open to students who reside in Wayne and adjacent counties, pursuant to the State School Aid Act MCL 388.1705c, Section 105c.

In an effort to support those interested in our Limited Schools of Choice program, please understand that Trenton Public Schools is accepting all applications for grades Y5K – 12.

Due to existing resources and personnel, seat availability may be limited. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of open seats per grade level, the district will use a random draw system to select the applicants.

Currently, we anticipate consideration for up to 100 open seats in grades Y5K – 5 at our elementary

schools. Consequently, we anticipate this same number in grades 6-12.

All applications must be received within the posted timeline for the application window, and all applications received at any time within that posted window will be given equal consideration. However, siblings of students currently enrolled in TPS via Schools of Choice will be given first priority.

Applications Accepted: Thursday, July 28 – Thursday, August 11, 2022 - Completed applications are due to the Administration Office by 4 p.m., Thursday, August 11.

The Administrative offices are located in the Neil E. Van Riper Administration Building 2603 Charlton Road, Trenton, Michigan 48183.

Applications available at the Administration Office or on the district website: www.trentonschools.com.

many articles as of late touting the good news.

Here is a snapshot of the State Budget: State Education Budget by the Numbers ~ $9,150 per-pupil funding for every kid, in every public school district, highest state amount ever. ~ $214 per-pupil mental health and school safety funding for every kid, in every public school district. ~ Additional funding to meet students’ individual needs for all of the nearly 200,000 special education and 710,000 at-risk students. ~ 1,300 more free preschool slots in the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP). ~ $475 million for school infrastructure. ~ $10,000 in tuition for 2,500 future Michigan educators every year, up to 30,000 over the next decade.

Thank you for serving as a partner in your child’s education. As always, we remain committed to helping our students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and please continue to encourage your children to participate in learning activities.

Our annual Back to School publication in the Trenton Times will be sent to homes on Aug. 24, 2022.

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2022 Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimists’ installation banquet The Trenton and Downriver Soroptimists Club held its initiation ceremony recently at the Portofino Restaurant in Wyandotte. New president Ann Peraino began the proceedings with an invocation.

2020-2022 president, Abby Premoe, welcomed new members Rebecca McNally, Rose Cook, and Chanel Olson during the induction ceremony.

Abby also installed the following women to their new office positions: President Ann Peraino, President-elect Mary Pilon, Vice-president Tessa Smith, Secretary Kim Stoddart, Treasurer Chris Speedie, Assistant treasurer Cathy Infantado; as well as Directors Janelle Rose, Breanna LaPlante, and Jill Blackson.

Membership chairperson Linda Crisi presented a 10year membership milestone pin to Mary Pilon, 15-year pin to Lida Chapple, 25-year pin to Sharon Kelly, 30-year pins to Linda Crisi and Nancy Nagle and bestowed 40year membership milestone pins to Pat Gonyea and Chris Speedie.

Special recognition is given to a new member who starts off her membership by jumping into activities. The new “Rookie of the Year” is Cindy Gouth. The “Key Member of the Year” is Breanna LaPlante for taking on additional responsibilities.

Because she was going to be on a travel vacation, 2021 Soroptimist of the Year, Janelle Rose presented the 2022 Soroptimist of the Year, Tessa Smith, with her award at the June business meeting. Tessa’s dynamic personality and tenacity have served Soroptimists in every way, whether it’s diving headfirst into every fundraiser and service project, or volunteering for almost every activity. From the “Dream It, Be It” programs, “Mommy & Me Tea Party,” the children’s road rallies, “Hope in a Handbag,” “Battle for Freedom,” “Save the Girls” motorcycle rides and “Biker Nights,” master basket raffle creator, to the amazing return of over 22,000 bottles and cans during the Covid bottle drive, Tessa has always been smiling.

Members of Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area voted for the most deserving and remarkable woman.

Finally, last year’s Soroptimist of the Year winner, Janelle Rose, was presented with a plaque to commemorate her achievement.

The Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimist organization meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Woodhaven Community Center, and the fourth Tuesday at Portofino’s of Wyandotte. All women are welcome to attend.

You may contribute to the foundations that the Soroptimists support on smile.amazon.com and krogercommunityrewards.com. If you are interested in learning more about the Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimists and our other activities, check out our page on Facebook@ SoroptimistInternationalOfTrentonAndDownriverArea or sioftrentonanddownriverarea@gmail.com.

President Ann Peraino, President-elect Mary Pilon, Vice-president Tessa Smith (not pictured), Secretary Kim Stoddart, Treasurer Chris Speedie, Assistant Treasurer Cathy Infantado.

Award winners Linda Crisi - 30 years, Mary Pilon - 10years, Sharon Kelly- 25 years, Nancy Nagle - 30 years, Pat Gonyea - 40 years, Chris Speedie - 40 years

2022 Soroptimist of the Year Tessa Smith New members Rebecca McNally, Rose Cook, Chanel Olson.

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Councilman Nelson Perugi Phone: 734-931-0327 Email: nperugi@trenton-mi.com

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Councilman Richard Benedetti Email: rbenedetti@trenton-mi.com

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Councilman Scott Cabauatan Email: scabauatan@trenton-mi.com

Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 1, 2022 7:00 PM Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:00 PM City Beautiful Commission Meeting Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:00 PM Council Regular Meeting Monday, August 15, 2022 7:00 PM Recreation Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 7:30 PM

City Department Contacts Administrator’s Office Dean Creech, City Administrator Phone: 734-675-6500 Email: dcreech@trenton-mi.com

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Emergency Management Paul L. Haley, Emergency Management Coordinator Phone: 734-675-6500 Emergency: 734-676-3737 Email: phaley@trenton-mi.com

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Curbside recycling finally arrives in Trenton dave gorgon Curbside recycling is a reality in Trenton and if the initial results are to be believed, it is a great success.

According to city officials household participation in the new program was between 70 and 80 percent depending on the subdivision.

In that first week, the city collected 62,466 pounds of recyclable material that was delivered to GFL recycling Center in New Boston.

“The residents did a great job of following the recycling guidelines sheet that was delivered with their new cart,” said city of Trenton DPW Director Kevin Sargent. “We saw very limited contamination for our first week.”

As a reminder to residents, recycling collection is every other week on your normal trash day. If you have any questions on your collection day or materials that can be recycled, visit the city of Trenton website at trentonmi.org, information will be found under the DPW tab.

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Trenton pets Winks

This is Winks. He was found by a landscaper in Trenton and he is being looked after by his foster mom Michelle Lepidi, who thinks he is the best looking kitty ever. He was injured and his left eye will have to be taken out when he hits 3 pounds, until then he gets medication in his eye three times a day. He’ll be ready for adoption shortly after his surgery.

Harley

This is Harley. She was adopted in March 2021 from the Wyandotte animal shelter and now lives in Trenton with Madalyn, who says Harley is “the best dog ever!”

Casper and Bailey

This is Casper and Bailey. They live in Trenton with their human, councilman Richard Benedetti and his family.

Bo

This is Bo, an active, attention-loving dog, who lives in Trenton and is loved by his humans Terence and Carol Price.

CULINARY CAPERS Should you be asked or volunteer to contribute a salad for Evelyn a picnic, barbecue or Cairns other get-together, you might consider two recipes shared by Kathy Levilier of Hickory Island from her extensive recipe collection. The first was previously published in Culinary Capers in 2017 and 2019 and has become a favorite of many readers.

If you weren’t receiving this publication at that time, or haven’t made the salad lately, you will particularly enjoy it now that blueberries and cucumbers are in season. Kathy recreated the recipe, which she has updated, after discovering the salad during a visit to a New York City market. It is one of my personal favorites, too, and soooooo easy to make.

The islander also shares one of her newest recipes, for an awesome salad that starts with roasted garbanzo beans.

Your favorite lettuce can be substituted for the Belgian endive, she said.

Another salad recipe to consider is one I found while browsing the Taste of Home website recently: Texas Cowboy Caviar. According to the site, the “caviar” was created by Helen Corbitt around 1970 in Houston, using black-eyed peas because they resembled caviar.

extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups diced tomato 1½ cups diced, peeled cucumber ½ cup diced red bell pepper ½ cup diced yellow bell pepper ½ cup diced red onion ¼ cup fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 4 Belgian endive, leaves separated, or lettuce of choice 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

COPYCAT CUCUMBER BLUEBERRY SALAD 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces ¾ cup blueberries ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried 2 tablespoons chives or chopped green onion tops 3 tablespoons salad oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 teaspoons honey or sugar or artificial sweetener Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine cucumber, blueberries, feta cheese, mint and green onion tops. Mix together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and add to cucumber mixture.

Chill and enjoy.

TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR 2 cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped ½ cup fat-free Italian salad dressing 2 tablespoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed Tortilla chips In a large bowl, combine the blackeyed peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper.

Pour over the black-eyed-pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with the tortilla chips.

MEDITERRANEAN CRUNCH SALAD 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry 3 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread chickpeas on rimmed baking sheet.

Drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil.

Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from oven and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onion, parsley and mint. Drizzle in the 3 tablespoons olive oil and vinegar. Gently stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

Line a serving platter with the endive leaves. Spoon vegetable mixture over and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of chickpeas and feta. Season with more salt and pepper. Cool and serve with remaining chickpeas on the side. Serves 4 to 6.

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This is Opal. Opal is a rescue kitty from the Grosse Ile Animal Shelter.

She loves to pose for pictures and her humans are Kathy Almegro and Bob Arzabon, who live on the same street in Trenton and share joint custody of her.

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Ranger and Baron

These two best friends don’t live together, but they get together whenever they can. This is Baron (right) from Trenton and his pal Ranger, who lives in Brownstown Twp. Baron lives with his human Neva Sharlow and Ranger lives with his human Bonnie Michels.

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Race Director seeking runners and walkers for annual 5K run Dave Gorgon Southgate resident Deborah Eskridge has been a runner and a volunteer much of her life. She has combined both of her interests in directing the Trenton Exchange Club’s Blue Ribbon Run, a 5K set for Sunday, Sept. 25, at Woodhaven Community Park.

While Eskridge is not an Exchange Club member, she is a believer in the cause. The proceeds from the race go to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, along with scholarships and other club missions.

A mental health and substance abuse counselor, Eskridge discovered she had more time to get involved in worthwhile events once she retired.

While volunteering at a substance abuse and prevention camp at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Southgate, Eskridge was approached about becoming a race director by Trenton Exchange Club member Marge Sharlow, who knew of her affinity for running and walking.

“Marge asked if I would like to direct a run for the Trenton Exchange Club for child abuse awareness and I said sure,” Eskridge said. “I had participated in runs. I had run tennis tournaments before. But I had never organized a run before.”

Six years later, the race is a Downriver fixture. The location in the Woodhaven Community Park at 23101 Hall Road now includes “the thrill of the hill” in which runners have the option of testing their ability to run up a tall sledding hill.

“Last year was the first year we included the hill,” she said. “It adds more oomph. A lot of runners like going up the hill and down the hill to see if they can do it. Walkers don’t want to do it and we don’t make them. They go around it. I enjoy the challenge.”

Eskridge has been running “on and off since the 1980s.” She has run many 5Ks, enjoys walking as well and has competed in longer races, including four straight Detroit Free Press Marathons, in which she runs and walks. She is a member of the Island Road Runners on Grosse Ile and competes in their 8Ks. She also enjoys yoga and bike riding, is active in her church, St. Frances Cabrini and spends time with her husband of 46

Deborah Eskridge, Blue Ribbon race director.

Timeout Teddy, the race mascot (played by Lincoln Park Mayor Tom Karnes) and race committee chair Marge Sharlow.

years, George, and their dogs.

The Southgate woman also volunteers to help with other races, the most recent being the Happy Soles 5K, which provides funding for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry that serves hungry people in Southgate and other Downriver communities.

“Running is good for mental health,” Eskridge said. “It’s good for overall fitness. It just gets me out in the fresh air and clears the mind. You can think about things while you’re running. It’s nice being out in nature in the fresh air.”

Sharlow called Eskridge a “gogetter” who brought knowledge and energy to a new event.

“We were kind of new to everything,” Sharlow said. “She got us up to speed. We try to improve the course each year. Debbie is the brains

behind the racing. She runs almost every weekend or helps out with different races.”

As Blue Ribbon Race director, Eskridge’s duties are many. She visits other races, such as the Trenton Art Fair Run, and puts fliers on windshields of cars to attract more runners. She seeks sponsors. She places mile markers and directional signs on the course. She instructs the Boy Scouts and Robotics team members serving as course martials where they’re supposed to be on race day. She’s pretty much involved in everything related to the races.

Since the Blue Ribbon Run is the major fundraiser of the Exchange Club, Eskridge’s goal is to build up participation in the 5K and related events.

“This is important,” she said, “and we’re hoping that the more we do it,

the more people will come out for the race.”

Race package pickup is scheduled for 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. on Sept. 25. The “No Hill 1 Mile Run/Walk” begins at 9 a.m. The 5K run/walk starts at 9:30.

Awards are presented to the 5K winner and runner-up male and female, masters winners and age group winners. There is a post-race raffle, snacks and access to vendors.

The entry fee is $30 in advance for the 5K and $20 for the one-mile fun run. It’s $5 more on race day. T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register

by September 16. Register and make donations online at www.runsignup. com.

The Exchange Club of Trenton is a service organization active in the Downriver area since 1927. Exchange Club is the oldest service group in the country. More than 650 clubs provide individuals with opportunities to volunteer their time and talents to benefit their local communities and country with the core values “family, community and country.”

The Trenton club “is dedicated to helping our community to be a better place to live,” Sharlow said.

“The Blue Ribbon is the symbol of the prevention of child abuse and neglect.”

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Simsonian 5K: is an Island tradition Bill Stevenson Twenty years! The big 2-0. Hard to believe, but true. The one mile fun run/walk and 5K race that has become an island tradition has reached a new milestone.

The 20th annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Grosse Ile High School.

And, like many things in life, the Simsonian has gone through changes over time, and still seeks to honor the spirit and legacy of beloved GIHS teacher and coach, Steve Sims who died unexpectedly of an aortic aneurysm in 2003.

Throughout its history, all proceeds from the race have gone to fund a scholarship given to an outstanding female scholar/athlete at Grosse Ile High School. More than $46,000 have been awarded to date.

This year, the Family and Friends of Sims have partnered with the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation to expand the scholarship to an outstanding male scholar/athlete. This year’s Steve Sims Leadership Scholarship winners are Camden Finazzo and Ashlyn Weatherly.

In keeping with the times, the race has become a hybrid variety.

Since COVID, if people cannot run in person, they have the option of making the 5K course their own – at their own place, their own pace, their own race. You simply register at @ runsignup.com, map out your 3.1 mile course, complete your race between Aug. 1-19, and send your results to runsignup.com.

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had virtual runners from New York, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, LA, and even Saudi Arabia.

For those who want to compete in person, the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Ray Geist-certified 5K Race at 9 a.m.

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Catching a glimpse of the Monarch butterfly never fails to precede a series of “oohs” and “ahhs.”

For just a moment we stop dead in our tracks, immersing ourselves into a flutter of dazzling orange and rich black patterns. Their coloration is a characteristic we admire as humans, but one that symbolizes danger and poison to its predators.

A highly recognizable creature here in North America, the monarch butterfly can reach a wingspan of up to five inches. Monarchs emerge as a result of nature’s most underrated miracles – the process of metamorphosis.

As many of us had learned in our introductory science classes, the monarch butterfly did not always have wings allowing it to possess the ability to fly. It actually had spent much of its time crawling around as a yellow and black striped caterpillar.

Monarch eggs are laid on specific plants called milkweed, in which there exists an extensive list of its varieties: Swamp/Common milkweed, Tropical milkweed, Cinderella milkweed, etc.

The toxins of this plant in which they feed on is what makes the butterfly permanently lethal to its hunters, as it stays within their bodily system.

Once monarch eggs have been laid and hatched, the minuscule caterpillar eats a great deal of milkweed until it reaches a point in its life in which it is ready to transform into a chrysalis.

It is at this life stage that the magic of transforming from a caterpillar to butterfly takes place.

Once they have emerged after their 10-14 day stay in the chrysalis, they start the process of finding nectar-rich plants and working towards creating the next generation of butterflies.

The typical monarch lives for only about two weeks, but those that emerge in the late summer to early fall follow a different path in life.

The final generation of monarchs are born with noticeably larger wings in order to sustain their eight- or nine-month journey of migration.

These butterflies will travel an upwards of 3,000 miles to reach their overwintering grounds in areas such as central Mexico.

It is believed that monarchs utilize

a variety of environmental clues to determine the exact time of departure and arrival.

The notoriety of the monarch butterfly extends far beyond its physical appearance and abilities, it also beholds immense value and meaning to a variety of cultures.

According to saveourmonarchs. org, in the Native American culture, it represents future abundance and health.

Whereas in Mexican culture, Monarch butterflies are the souls of the deceased paying a visit to the living on the holy days of October 31 - November 2, to provide comfort and reassurance.

Unfortunately, similar to many of our other pollinators, monarch

butterflies are no stranger to the threat of declination.

As according to Monarch Joint Venture, there are three main factors working against the Monarch butterfly: a changing climate that makes habitats less suitable and force changes in migratory patterns, a loss of habitat for breeding, migrating, and overwintering, and lastly, the harmful consequences of pesticides used to control insects and weeds.

But there are many practices we can implement into our own lifestyles to work towards building healthy, thriving Monarch populations.

First, creating a monarch friendly habitat.

Regardless of how large or small your space is, it could be an entire

garden bed or one flowerpot, planting nectar rich plants such as: butterfly bushes, purple coneflowers, lantanas, as well as a couple host plants of milkweed, is an excellent place to start!

Also, working towards the elimination of pesticides and herbicides in your yard or garden is a beneficial step to take.

But, if gardening or planting flowers is not an activity that sparks interest, joining state affiliations such as the National Wildlife Federation that, “… teach people how to create habitat for monarchs and other wildlife….” and “… are working to create a coalition of agriculture leaders and highway transportation organizations to plant milkweed and nectar plants along monarch migratory flyways and in other important monarch breeding grounds along key Midwest and Texas corridors,” is another route one can take in conserving and preserving monarch populations.

In conjunction to the efforts listed previously, there is a whole community of individuals, including myself, who take immense pleasure in rearing and releasing their own monarch butterflies. It is quite the responsibility caring for such delicate creatures, but we collaborate with monarch conservation groups nationwide, acting as community scientists collecting and entering data during all phases of the monarch’s annual life cycle.

Regardless, no step of action is too big or too small.

For when one species faces declination, many others face imminent threats and consequences as well, even us humans. As we enjoy the splendor of monarch butterflies in the present, we must use this time to work together to ensure future generations have the opportunity to experience the same privilege and sense of wonderment.

For more information on joining or learning about the efforts of the National Wildlife Federation, visit the website: www.nwf.org.

A great video to watch to learn more about the monarch butterfly and what we can do to help is by National Geographic titled, “How to Create Your Own Monarch Butterfly Rest Stop.”

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THS grad earns scholarship from Trenton Exchange Club dave gorgon A scholarship presented to “a high school student who has shown dramatic resiliency” in the face of challenges has gone to Andrew Calvin, a 2022 graduate of Trenton High School.

Calvin received the 2022 A.C.E. Award from the Trenton Exchange Club, a scholarship that was introduced nationally in 1992 as an Exchange service program and adopted in the Michigan Exchange Club District in 2000 by then-State President Ira Neubauer of Trenton.

A.C.E stands for “Accepting the Challenge of Excellence.”

Calvin, who is wheelchair-bound, has Merosin Deficient Muscular Dystrophy, a rare and highly severe type of muscular dystrophy that has led to challenges throughout his teenage life.

Calvin, who lives in Brownstown Township, and is the son of Laura Johnecheck and Eric Calvin and the brother of 12-year-old Matthew.

The 17-year-old said he has had the disability since birth. Unable to write and relying on others for physical support, Calvin still earned a 3.6 grade point average at Trenton High while doing his schoolwork through technology.

The disability doesn’t stop him from enjoying video games and even playing hockey in the WCHL, the Wheelchair Hockey League. He has his own YouTube and Twitch channels in which he plays video games with friends and posts the videos online.

Calvin said he will seek a degree in computer science at the University of Michigan starting in the fall.

“I’ve always had an interest in computers my whole life,” he said.

“I’ve had to use a computer to function. I’ve had a lot of interest in them and could do well” in college.

After college graduation, Calvin said he plans to use his degree to create computer programs designed to help others that have similar challenges. He said he has earned about $3,000 in scholarships, including the $500 award from the Trenton Exchange Club.

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Exchange Club member Marge Sharlow said Calvin “has prevailed over personal challenges” and “realized student success” while preparing for high school graduation.

She said A.C.E. winners “may often be overlooked” for their achievements.

Calvin was nominated by Trenton High School counselor Mary Jo Jezylo, who reported: “Upon reflecting on Andrew and all of his great attributes, the trait which truly sets him apart from others would be his resiliency. Andrew consistently perseveres and has overcome an infinite number of obstacles.”

She said that while Calvin “has limited mobility and other physical challenges, he continuously overcomes adversity. Andrew finds an inner strength on a daily basis that most individuals could never invoke or demonstrate.”

Calvin thanked the Exchange Club, saying the group’s members “do great work there.”

His mother called Andrew “an amazing kid” who is “strong academically.” She said he persevered, even through the COVID-19 pandemic “He kept going, moving forward as hard as it was,” Johnecheck said. “He never gave up.”

“I’m so proud of him,” she added.

“He’s taking the right steps forward.

He really is taking a lot on himself.

He’s really progressing well into adulthood and dealing with his disability as well. He’s starting to take the initiative for his needs and transition. It’s a big step for him and he has a lot more responsibility than the average college student.

“He’s a good kid. I’m extremely proud of him.”

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The summer of ‘I Love Local’ is here Wyandotte’s 61st Annual Street Art Fair is upon us, right in sync with me – Peter Rose – as I manufacture my 61st article for the Go Big Newspaper empire of Downriver.

Many merchants dread it. It is taxing, it is tiring. But it is also an event that reenergizes me every single summer, going back to the mid-70s. I work every hour of every fair, and am an Peter active participant.

Rose Last year the fair marked the emergence from being without such events for a long time.

Because it was still rather iffy, with Ann Arbor serving as a green light when they declared it was on, the Fair was very different.

The artists jumped on board, as did the traveling food trucks that make the Fair a fair. There was no beer area, nor heavily amped music. Wyandotte’s Social District was (and is) in effect, enabling the restaurants and bars to become the sole providers of alcohol.

Kudos to Heather Thiede-Champlin and her team for saving the day. It was awesome.

Their efforts resulted in a spectacular fair, arguably the best I have experienced over all these years.

People were so happy and relieved to be out and about. All four days were simply peaceful and vibrant, and people really wanted to buy stuff.

Artists were delighted by the absence of loud music and massive beer consumption, which resulted in more people enjoying the art and the show that felt less hectic, more bucolic.

For merchants like me who see 200,000 people come past our doors in four days, the Fair is Christmas in July.

Seriously, our Wyandotte stores have had the benefit of a massive surge in transactions in a month that was always difficult for our mall stores. I’m very grateful for it, and am probably the only person in the world that wishes it was a longer event. Every year, I hate to see it end.

I know, I know, I’m a lunatic.

There is a point here; I’m not just hyping the Street Art Fair. I’m calling attention to the fact that its makeup

is precisely what I advocate for, seemingly non-stop: The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is a stunning example of localism from near and far, concentrated in four days to create a Fair that is loved by so many.

Without really focusing on it as such, people support it because they love these artists and their passion, their talent, their independence as they travel around.

They do this in a town that is virtually all local and independent.

Remember that I advocate first and foremost for Wyandotte, as that’s where my businesses are.

Right behind that is the local and independent business community of the Downriver area. Then the state, and finally, small, and unique anywhere they are.

I have purchased so many things at past Wyandotte fairs, and many others that are absolutely unique. Would never find them anywhere else. And it is deeply satisfying to me that every time I have, I’ve helped that artist stay independent. I’ve “bought their chairs,” to steal a line from the movie Phenomenon, which has really stuck with me since I heard it so long ago.

Independence seems incredibly amped up any more to me, more important than ever.

More and more and more people

seek that authenticity, that passionate urgency that one cannot find in businesses funded by Wall Street and related forms of investment. There is no soul in places like that. They exist to satisfy shareholders and business plans that siphon money away from the communities they infest.

Love Wyandotte is the familiar name of the Wyandotte Independent Business Alliance, which exists to hype indie businesses in Wyandotte, to whatever extent we can. But we support Local everywhere, so we created Love Local.

That facebook page is where we say nice things about businesses that appreciate the support. If we get one more customer for a business, we are elated, but honestly, we are very selfish in this mission, in two ways: 1.) We do something to boost businesses we like and hope to be able to patronize in the future. 2.) It feels remarkably good to be nice, to be supportive, to be happy by doing this.

It gets really wearisome to read about people calling out businesses in public, with vengeance and hostility.

The amount of work that goes into operating any indie business is incredible, and it is, once again, the energy of a single passionate and resolute person that lives among us all.

Being mean is frankly intolerable.

We’ll never succeed in getting “those people” to keep their poison where no one can feel it, but we can do an enormous amount of good in counterbalancing the depressing effect such morons have on our psyches.

Over-tipping to a waiter that just got stiffed by a stingy or nonexistent tip just before you…..helps them stay or get happy. That’s one illustration of the rewarding vibe that happens when we all keep the idea of community alive, for businesses, residents, visitors…. everyone.

A happy, thriving business, among a whole beehive of happy, thriving businesses, is electric. The feeling that I, for one, get from that is hopefully extremely contagious through these ideas I share.

Be Local. Let the idea be just a representation of your commitment to be a real part of that vibe. We should all be striving to be the reason such places thrive. For so many, it is automatic – just not interested in shopping big. They do it for their own gratification.

If you’re not one of those people, you should find out more about what makes all those people heroes and angels and happy.

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The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) held its Reaching Higher event on July 13th at Milford High School. Reaching Higher is a college showcase Event. Attending were Trenton junior Emma Chappelle, an all-Downriver player who was Trenton Most Outstanding Player in the playoffs; Trenton junior Brianna Thomas, who was all-league, all-Downriver and the team;s MVP; Junior Makenna Jarratt from Riverview Gabriel Richard High School and senior Natalee Kirk, Grosse Ile’s team MVP.

Four Trenton boys become Eagle Scouts dave gorgon Four Trenton Boy Scouts have made a difference in their community along the way to earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.

Eagle is the highest achievement attainable by a Boy Scout. Only an estimated 4 percent of all Scouts reach the rank of Eagle. All four of the new Eagles have been members of Trenton Troop 1721B. Scoutmaster Ron Watkins said all four guided unique individual Eagle Scout projects as a service to the community.

“It’s pretty remarkable what they do,” Watkins said. “These are incredible kids.”

Timothy “TJ” Irvin, son of Michael and Kristine Irvin, is a Trenton resident and 2021 graduate of Trenton High School is enrolled as a sophomore in the aviation program at Western Michigan University.

A long-time former member of the Trenton High School rowing team, Irvin’s Eagle Scout project was to design and build boat racks for the team to store its boats on the ground during competition. He used PVC pipe and painted the pipe to create the racks, which hold the boats in place, something especially important on a windy day.

“TJ is an advocate for the team and a good team leader,” Watkins said. “He has a deep connection to the team and their coach. He organized this and fundraised and did everything in between the time he graduated high school and the time he left for college. He’s an extraordinary, hard-working kid.

He’s going to school to become a pilot.”

Tyler Franzel, son of Ken and Elaine Franzel, lives in Trenton and will be a junior at Trenton High School. Starting last September, Franzel led a team that prepared Christmas stockings filled with essentials to present to the organization Downriver for Veterans. The stockings contained different personal items, treats, candy, shoes, hygiene products and trinkets to hand out over the holidays.

“Tyler is another great Scout,” Watkins said.

“He’s a great leader. His approach was to ask the Downriver for Veterans what they needed. He held a bottle drive to raise money, canvassed the troop, his family and friends and collected all the needed items.”

The new Eagles were honored at a meeting of the Trenton Exchange Club, which has sponsored and supported Scouts since the club’s inception. During his speech to the group, Franzel said he appreciated what veterans have done for him and wanted to show his appreciation for them.

Griffin Hermanson, son of David and Andrea Hermanson, is a Trenton resident who will be a junior at Huron High School in New Boston.

Watkins said Hermanson has had “a longstanding relationship with Christnet,” a network of Downriver churches that provides shelter for homeless individuals.

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He gathered supplies to give to those in need, placed them in backpacks and delivered them to First United Methodist Church in Trenton. The supplies included food, hygiene and personal care items, toothbrushes, soap, combs and other goods.

“Tyler’s goal was 50 backpacks and he ended up with about 90,” Watkins said. “He way overshot his goal. The donations kept rolling in and he went with it… He was really moved when he went to deliver the finished product… It was a good project. It really impacted him, for sure.

Ethan Yanoski, the son of Curtis and Dianna Yanoski, is a Brownstown resident who will be a sophomore at Divine Child High School in Dearborn. Watkins said Yanoski repurposed old library shelving units at his church, St. Joseph Catholic in Trenton. The bookshelves could be

moved from room to room.

“The school had flexible space and came up with the idea for the bookshelves, which are still being used today,” Watkins said. “The school loves it.

They appreciate his project. It’s Ethan’s church and where he went to grade school. He had a lot of skin in the game. He knew the beneficiary, which makes it more personal.”

“I’m really proud of all these guys,” the Scoutmaster added. “I know the kind of work and effort and long-term commitment it takes to get to this level.”

Troop 1721B is coming up on its 95th anniversary, Watkins said. He thanked the members of the Trenton Exchange Club, the charter organization, for all of their contributions since the start in 1927.

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‘Hooked on Scouting’ Fishing event to be hosted by Trenton Cub Scout pack dave gorgon

A free family fishing fun night promises to introduce children to Cub Scouts, which have returned to Trenton.

“Hooked on Scouting” is the theme of the event hosted by new Pack 1730 scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, at Young Patriots Park in Riverview.

The evening will offer potential Scouts and their families a chance to fish together and check out the trails at the park, while learning more about Scouting opportunities and activities such as camping, according to Brad Alderman, membership chair for the Scouts’ Mahican District, which includes the Downriver area and Dearborn.

Alderman said a former Cub Scout pack in the city came to an end in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new pack is chartered by the Trenton Exchange Club and will meet at the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Trenton.

“Basically, we’re trying to get the pack up and running,” said Alderman, who lives in Riverview and is an Eagle Scout and current Scoutmaster for a girls troop in Trenton. The night at the park “gives kids something to do. Anyone interested in joining

can show up and get an application.”

The target age group includes students about to enter kindergarten through fifth grade.

“We’ve had a couple informational meetings,” he said. “We’ve received a handful of applications.

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Trojan softball team comes up just shy of big prize Chuck Krafft It is now time to review the events of the 2022 MHSAA Division 2 state championship game between Trenton and Stevensville-Lakeshore through the occasionally clear lens of an aging Bleacher Denizen who was never able to escape church league when he attempted to play baseball and softball in the days of yore. However, he will happily note that catchers and umpires always were thrilled by the stiff breezes generated by the Bleacher Denizen’s flailing attempts to hit baseballs!

Trenton had the lead halfway through the championship contest, but Lakeshore came alive and struck for a 6-2 decision.

The game was scoreless after two innings.

Trenton scored first in the third inning.

Aleah Tanguay walked to lead off the bottom of the third inning for the Trojans. She went to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Analy Guth. Aleah Tanguay stole third base to give the Trojans a runner at third base with one out. Lancer First Baseman Olivia DenDooven made a great diving catch of a foul bunt to record the second Trojan out. Annika Segedi beat out an infield single to drive Aleah Tanguay home.

Trenton uppedit lead to 2-0 with a run in the fourth.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Trojan leadoff hitter Olivia Hickman was safe on an error. Jordyn

Emery entered the game as a courtesy runner for Hickman. Emery advanced to second base on a wild pitch. Avery Arwood came in to pitch for Lakeshore.

Arwood finished striking out the Trenton batter. Kendyl Gearhart singled to center field, but Lakeshore center fielder Gianna Kerschbaum quickly threw to shortstop Gabby Solloway, who threw out the runner at home attempting to score.

Gearhart took second base on the throw home and Aleah Tanguay singled to drive in Gearhart.

The Trojans lost the lead in the fifth when Lakeshore struck for three runs.

Natalia Najera walked to lead off the top of the fifth inning for the Lancers. Aley Chavez entered the game as a courtesy runner for Natalia Najera.

Pinch hitter Jossalyn Schmaltz was out on a popup to first base. Gianna Kerschbaum was hit by a pitch and Aley Chavez advanced to second base. Gabby Solloway singled to the outfield and took third base on an error as Aley Chavez and Gianna Kerschbaum scored. Gabby Solloway scored on Anna Chellman’s RBI groundout to third base. Aila Johnson retired the next hitter on a fly to the shortstop to end the inning.

Lakeshore padded its lead in the sixth.

Pallas Dominion ripped a double down the third base line to lead off the top of the sixth inning for the Lancers. Dominion got to third base when an error was made as she tried to steal the base and she came in to score on a bunt by Olivia DenDooven.

Hickman singled to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning for Trenton and Emery came in to run for her again. Emery advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Molly Edmunds, but she was stranded there.

Lakeshore put the game away with two more runs in their next at-bat.

Eva Kerschbaum was safe on an error to lead off the top of the seventh inning for the Lancers.

Eva Kerschbaum advanced to second base on a groundout to the pitcher by Gianna Kerschbaum.

Gabby Solloway was hit by a pitch. Anna Chellman doubled to left field to drive in Eva Kerschbaum as Gabby Solloway went to third base. Gabby Solloway scored on a sacrifice fly by Eden Gray.

Trenton went quietly in its final turn at-bat and Lakeshore celebrated the Division 2 state title.

Annika Segedi had two singles and one RBI for Trenton. Aleah Tanguay had a single and one RBI. Gracie Rickman, Olivia Hickman and Kendall Gearhart each had a single. Alia Johnson pitched the entire game for Trenton. Only two of the runs scored against her were earned runs.

Trenton, which was second in the Downriver League this year to eventual Division 1 state champ Allen Park, won district and regional title and beat Center Line and Essexville-Garber in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively. THe Trojans finished the year with a 29-9 record.

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Michael and Kathleen Thompson join Marilyn and Damien Chorkey at the 75th anniversary of Bob-Jo’s. The Thompsons traveled from out of state for a funeral and a graduation party and stopped by the frozen custard stand while they were in town.

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Bob-Jo’s celebrates and customers visit from near and far Dave Gorgon

No question, Bob-Jo’s Frozen Custard is a Downriver institution.

The Wyandotte business regularly gets visits from former area residents visiting from out of state, wedding parties stopping by on the way to their reception and locals who say their day wouldn’t be complete without a cone.

So, when the iconic custard stand at 4071 Fort Street celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 19, people came from near and far to enjoy small cones for 75 cents apiece, purchase commemorative blue and white T-shirts and share memories of a place that seems to mean so much to so many.

In fact, the cones were free if you were wearing a Bob-Jo’s T-shirt.

People came to the party from as far away as Florida and Florida to enjoy treats and share memories.

“I’ve been coming here since back in the early ‘60s,” said Allen Park resident Bob Reeves, who was once again sitting at one of the picnic tables next to Denise Bone. “The custard is good – very good.”

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Spider-Man strikes a pose with two visitors to Bob-Jo’s 75th anniversary party.

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“Any time I get it, I take a picture and post it” online, said McClain, as she indulged.

Gail and Luke Robinson of Woodhaven reminisced about the day three years earlier when they stopped by Bob-Jo’s all dressed up after their wedding at St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Riverview. They paid for treats for the entire wedding party and posed in front of the stand.

“We visit every year on our anniversary,” Gail said. And they were there celebrating Bob-Jo’s 75th anniversary with 18-month-old daughter Bernadette.

Manager Cristina Booza said her favorite part of any day Bob-Jo’s is open from April to September – usually just before Easter through the second weekend of September – are the memories of the customers.

“They say ‘my dad took me here,’ ‘my gramma and grampa took me here.’ I love to hear the stories,” she said.

Booza’s brother Tony Ricchiuti is president of Bob-Jo’s. He and business partner Rob McGregor took over about 12 years ago from their dads, Herman Ricchiuti and Larry “Mac” McGregor, who had been friends since second grade and went all in to buy the custard stand at the end of summer in 1985. Booza said Bob-Jo’s has been in her family for half of the 75 years. Larry has passed away; Herman is 82 years old.

“Dad had been a widow for a long time,” Booza

Delaney McClain of Troy traveled to Bob-Jo’s with her mom and grandparents. In the photo are Gary Roberts of Wyandotte (left), Delaney McClain, Arlene Roberts of Wyandotte and Mark and Donna McClain of Troy.

said. “It was a great thing for him to have this, especially after mom died. Tony started working with him in the evenings.”

Despite researching “in the archives and history, we never were able to have the exact date” Bob-Jo’s opened or what year it moved from Eureka Road and Fort Street to its current location. The sign out front says the shop has been “serving Downriver since 1947.”

She said the anniversary celebration was a way of giving back to loyal patrons. The shop’s “standard” is chocolate, vanilla and twist frozen custard. They also serve banana splits, flurries, slushes, shakes, parfaits and more.

“We always have vanilla yogurt every single day,”

she said. “Our flavor of the day on Saturday was blue moon. That is the kids’ favorite. It’s all about our customers, but also about our kids. There are a lot of sad faces when we don’t have blue moon.”

In keeping with tradition, it wouldn’t be an anniversary party without Carey Ann and her Clown Caravan. Carey Ann the Clown painted faces and customers were able to visit with popular characters Elsa, a Minion, Ariel the Mermaid, Paw Patrol’s Marshall and Spider-Man. Carey Ann (Carol Ann Owens of Riverview) was on hand for Bob-Jo’s 50th anniversary 25 years ago and they posed for a photo on both special days with Booza’s son Jonathan, who is now 27 years old.

Booza said Bob-Jo’s typically employs 12 to 18 girls from local high schools in Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Southgate, Woodhaven and Gibraltar. Who knows how many have worked summers at the custard stand?

“We had a guy come in last week who said his mother was one of the original persons who worked here,” Booza said.

The anniversary celebration “went great,” said Booza, who grew up in Melvindale and lives in Canton. “We were busy from morning to night. We were very blessed by the weather… All the kids that were here had a good time.”

Kathleen Thompson, who grew up in Wyandotte, went on a date to Bob-Jo’s with her future husband and recently celebrated her 41st wedding anniversary, said a visit to her former hometown wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Bob-Jo’s.

“You can’t get blue moon like this anywhere else in the country,” she said. “The custard is so good.”

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