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Flannel and fire! Wyandotte is the city of festiivals and they held a cool one last month - The Flannel and Fire Fest full of lumberjacks and fall-themed items. Photographer Larry Caruso grabbed his camera and captured the sights. See photos on Page 22.
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IN 2019, Leo Stevenson has been recognized by: Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” list Forbes “America’s Top 250 Wealth Advisors” list “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” *Source: Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, February 2019. The ranking for this list by SHOOK Research is based on due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. Rankings and recognition from Forbes/SHOOK Research are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.
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AAUW screens important documentary
A free public screening of the documentary titled “The Indian Schools, the Survivors’ Story,” will take place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2441 Nichols St., Trenton The screening is sponsored by the American Association of University Women Wyandotte-Downriver Branch. Doors open at 6:30. Dr. Kay McGowan, cultural anthropology instructor at Eastern Michigan University and co-producer of the film, will be present for commentary. In the film, Native Americans now living in Michigan relate their memories of being taken from their families and placed in boarding schools, the purpose of which was to facilitate assimilation of the Native population through replacement of their traditional ways with those of the majority of Americans. For most, it was a painful and humiliating experience, and the detrimental effects are still felt today within a large segment of the indigenous population of this country. Inspiration for the film came to Fay Givens, director of the American Indian Services agency located in Lincoln Park. Within a “talking circle,” participants shared recollections of their formative school years at various Indian Schools with each other. Givens and her sister, Dr. McGowan, both of Choctaw and Cherokee heritage, recognized a need to record these stories while the people were still here to tell them, and to bring this tragic chapter from American history to light. The Wyandotte-Downriver Branch of AAUW is comprised of both college graduates and anyone, male or female, who supports gender fairness and equity, individual rights and social justice for a diverse and inclusive society. For information, contact Branch President Sheila Blair, at (734) 674-2246 or blair.s@live.com. The group’s web page, downriver-mi. aauw.net, contains an overview of the organization, and links to our Facebook page and state, national and associated sites.
Dingell hosts environmental town hall Earlier this month Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), State Senator Stephanie Chang, State Representative Cara Clemente and State Representative Darrin Camilleri hosted a town hall discussion in Wyandotte on efforts to clean up industrial pollution of the past across Downriver communities. The representatives were also jointed by State Senator Marshall Bullock. “We all remember the industrial pollution Downriver – air filled with smoke and rivers contaminated,” said Dingell. “Since those days we’ve come a long way and we must continue to hold new industry to higher standards. We cannot move the needle backwards on environmental protection.” Since coming to Congress, Dingell has worked to keep Michigan’s rivers, lakes, and air pollution free. As cochair of the Great Lakes Task Force,
heavy industrial use,” said Camilleri (D-Brownstown). “We have a duty to clean up our air, water, and land, and it’s time for real solutions and real action. I’m committed to fighting for stronger PFAS standards, improving water quality, and building safer, healthier communities through greater transparency and accountability.” In addition to the elected officials, there were other stakeholders on hand for the event. Panelists who joined the elected officials included: Steve Sliver, Executive Director, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; Brian Kelly Federal On-Scene Coordinator, EPA Emergency Response Branch (EPA); Susan White, Refuge Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Jim Francis, Lake Erie Basin Coordinator, Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Matt Best, co-chair,
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in the Downriver community and hope everyone will come out and help us celebrate on May 9, 2020,” said White. “I appreciate Congresswoman Dingell hosting the Environmental Town Hall meeting tonight that focused on the Downriver communities. I was happy that I had the opportunity to highlight the World Class fisheries opportunities available in the Detroit River. Having access to recreational opportunities contributes to the quality of life in the community,” said Francis. “It was great to have a forum for local residents to be able to attend and hear about some of the great things that the Friends of the Detroit River and the other panelists are doing to help protect and improve the Detroit River and surrounding watershed. It was also
THE QUALITY OF OUR AIR, WATER AND LAND IS A HUGE PRIORITY FOR DOWNRIVER RESIDENTS AND FOR ME AND MY TEAM SO WE CAN PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Dingell is a leader in Congress on protecting the environment and taking steps to combat climate change. This Congress, Dingell has led legislation that would promote investment in research and development of electric vehicles. Dingell has also led legislation that would provide increased funding for endangered species and establish a grant program to promote climate literacy for students and educators. “The quality of our air, water and land is a huge priority for Downriver residents and for me and my team so we can protect public health. Whether it is clean and affordable drinking water, the clean up of the McLouth Steel site, or protecting our air and waterways from polluters, I look forward to continuing the hard work in advocating for environmental protection and partnering with Congresswoman Dingell and other leaders to get things done,” said Chang. “Downriver, we’re surrounded by water and land that’s seen centuries of
Alliance of Downriver Watersheds; Robert Burns, Riverkeeper, Friends of the Detroit River; Sally Petrella, Monitoring Program Manager, Friends of the Rouge; Sean McBrearty, Campaign Organizer, Clean Water Action; and moderator Brian Loftus, Grosse Ile Supervisor “Friends of the Rouge appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Downriver Environmental Town Hall Panel and engage with concerned residents about the Rouge River and other environmental issues,” said Petrella. “It is wonderful so many people could join the town hall and it was an honor to participate, especially coming on the heels of the announcement for the opening event of Refuge Gateway. So much work has gone into completing the John D Dingell Jr. Visitor Center and Refuge Gateway, with so many partners, we can’t wait to share it with the public next spring. We’re grateful for Mrs. Dingell’s leadership as we navigate the beginning of this new chapter for the
great to able to hear and respond to some of the questions and issues that local residents were able to bring up at the meeting,” said Riverkeeper Burns. In other environmental areas, Earlier this year, Dingell reintroduced the Vehicle Innovation Act which would promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle and advanced safety technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Dingell has also secured three provisions to address PFAS contamination were included in the Defense budget for next fiscal year. The provisions would require the Federal government to designate PFAS as a hazardous substance for the purpose of clean up under the EPA’s Superfund Program, facilitate coordinated response between local communities and the military to clean up PFAS chemicals, and ban the use of PFAS in packaging of meals eaten by men and women in uniform.
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City will provide bulk leaf collection this season This fall leaves will be collected in bulk by the Wyandotte Department of Public Service, with vacuum machines or loaders. All leaves should be at the curb the Monday of each week indicated. The city requests residents avoid parking on the street during their weeks of leaf collection. The city also request residents do not place any corn stalks, pumpkins or garden debris in the street during leaf collection. Those items can be recycled at the Drop-Off Recycling Center. Please observe the following rules for the collection 1. Rake all leaves into the street at the curb. 2. Do not mix sticks or other debris in the leaf piles, as these can cause damage to our equipment or our employees. 3. Leaves that are placed in cardboard boxes, paper bags, or plastic bags will not be collected.
The schedule for leaf collection is are follows:
4. For safety reasons, please do not allow children to play in the piles that are placed in the road. 5. Do not park over or near leaf piles due to the potential fire hazard. 6. Wetting the leaf piles with a garden hose will prevent blowing and also reduce the risk of fires. 7. Do not place leaves in street until your scheduled leaf collection week.
Leaves can also be dropped-off at the Recycling Center. The drop-off Recycling Center hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The Recycling Center is closed on holidays. There will be extended hours during the month of November with the Recycling Center remaining open until 6 p.m. on Saturday and open on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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OLD WEST TOBACCO: Family owned, happy to be here Old West Tobacco on Eureka in Wyandotte has been open only about three months, but the owners already feel at home. “Everybody seems to like the store. It’s convenient for customers,” said owner Andy. Andy added that the store already has many regulars. The family-owned and family run business offers tobacco and vaping supplies in clean, brightly lit environment. The store is well organized and Andy and his son Andrew offer excellent customer service, plus the prices are some of the best around. And speaking of prices, every Tuesday is Super Tuesday when everything is on sale, including 20 percent discount on on glassware and discounts on cartons of cigarettes. Super Tuesdays have become especially popular with his customers, Andy said. Old West Tobacco deals in cigarettes, loose tobacco, vaping devices and juice, cigars Kratom, CBD oil and hookah supplies. You can also pick up your lottery tickets at the store. And if you’re low on cash, the convenient ATM machine is there to help you out. Andy is not new to Downriver, having run a video store on Fort Street in Wyandotte years ago. Remembering how good those times were, when he had the chance to return to Wyandotte with another business, he jumped at the opportunity. So far, he has not been disappointed. “This is a family-run business. People recognize that and they like to support those kinds of businesses,” Andy said. “We really want to thank the community for the way they have accepted us.” Old West Tobacco is located at 326 Eureka and the store is open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays. You can view their product lines at oldwesttobacco.com Come on down. Andy and Andrew will take good care of you.
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Hospital encourages residents to use its services Here are some upcoming and recurring events held by Henry Ford Hospital -Wyandotte:
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MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY Turn in your expired or unused medications for safe disposal during a Medication Take Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. The event is free. Call 734-246-6057 for more information.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – Main Lobby No appointments necessary.
DIABETES AWARENESS SEMINAR Learn about the risk, prevention and management of diabetes during a free Diabetes Awareness Seminar from 6-7 p.m. Nov. 13. Healthy refreshments will be served. Registration is required by calling 734-246-6057. FLU SHOTS It’s not too early to prepare for flu season. Walk-in flu shots are offered beginning in the fall during normal business hours at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and Henry Ford Health Center-Brownstown while supplies last. The $25 cost is covered by Medicare and HAP. Please bring your insurance card and driver’s license. Call the Flu Hotline at 734246-9822 for details. Other ongoing events include: CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: 6 p.m. Nov. 21 WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – Cardiovascular Outpatient Classroom A free support group is available for anyone who provides care for a loved one and is interested in support, information and connections with local resources. Learn more at henryford.com/caregiversupportgroup or call 313-874-4838. $10 CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS WHEN: 8-10 a.m. Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 WHERE: Lobby, Henry Ford Health Center-Brownstown, 23050 West Road WHEN: 12-2 p.m. Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – 3 Allen Conference Room If you’re grieving a loved one, a free support group is available the third Thursday of each month. Call 586-276-9570 with questions. STAND STEADY SEMINARS WHEN: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – Multipurpose Room Learn the impact of falls, how to make yourself and your home safe and simple exercises to do at home at this free fall prevention seminar. Register at henryford.com/standsteady or call 734-284-4499. BARIATRIC SURGERY SEMINARS WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – Multipurpose Room Bariatric surgery can give you a new outlook on life and lifelong benefits. Join us for a free weight loss seminar and learn about preparation for bariatric surgery, postsurgical care, diet and exercise. Call 734-285-7420 to RSVP. MANTRA MEDITATION WHEN: 5-6:15 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month WHERE: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – Multipurpose Room Introduction and benefits of meditation. Learn mantra meditations and take a stress reduction break. Everyone is welcome. Call 734-2466057 to RSVP.
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Both vibrancy and decay are contagious Peter Rose Wyandotte Warrior
When people drone on and on, those that could listen tend to tune out. I concern myself about that truth as I begin each column for these publications. There are still important points to be made and so many still don’t connect the dots of our community and adjust their behavior. So I still feel compelled to share the perspective of a small, independent and locally owned business owner. And I still try hard to tell you emphatically that these words, while self-serving on the surface, are addressing societal issues across the nation. The issues I obsess over are so much bigger than whether or not people are shopping at my stores. I still like to take Jefferson and Fort Street into Detroit when I have the time to do so. I feel like I know what’s going on much more than if I just blow by as fast as I can. As we traveled last week to Historic Fort Wayne to attend a Vintage Market Fair put on by our friends at Wyandotte’s Vintage Market Home, we drove through Ecorse and River Rouge. Further North is Del Ray, the catastrophic worst case example in the realm of commercially viable communities. What I saw should not have had the impact on me that it did this time; it’s not as if it’s been years since I last did it. But it did.I’m speaking to Wyandotte business owners much more these days, and the talking points always refer to exactly what I saw. And what I saw made me glad I’m talking about it so much. Things don’t have to stay on the same rail; it doesn’t have to be this way. Both River Rouge and Ecorse are cities filled with residents that need businesses to serve their needs. Both cities are trying hard to fight back against the entropy that occurs in the absence of driving forces, both collective and individual. When I realized that entire blocks of their business districts are boarded up and not bustling, it hits me as if they were my blocks in Wyandotte. It is not OK. It is the way it is, yes, I know, but it
doesn’t have to be that way. Detroit has lots of examples of businesses that never gave up. One in particular that personifies my point is Nemo’s on Michigan Avenue in Corktown. Had Nemo’s shut down with Tiger Stadium, would Slow’s have opened? Now, how many thriving spots can you rattle of in that area of town? One stalwart business made another one think they could do it, too, blocks apart, but in the same neighborhood. When you visit Corktown now, you feel the success of each unique and cool place, which together comprise that hustle and bustle area, exploding now because of Ford’s investment. Had people abandoned Nemo’s, none of this would have happened. It is that simple, it is that powerful. Many people simply don’t let that statement really sink in and become a part of their operating system. Most are not indifferent, most care, but, most don’t think their little old meal or drink or shirt at a local place matters all that much. And that, my friends, is why entire cities implode or simply fade away. It is a huge subject. I don’t have the time to be as well versed as I could be or should be. But I know that support equals businesses staying open. Every diversion away from a local and independent business hurts a little bit. It’s such a fundamental truth, but we don’t behave as if we understand it. We don’t want to hear that every national chain, and every on-line company reduces the traffic in areas like Grosse Ile, Trenton, Wyandotte, Ecorse and River Rouge. Yet “Whalburger” opens and people can’t wait to go. Insert whatever name you want for Whalberger,, it’s the same thing. All of these coastal cities are virtually all local and independent. They all live and die by the sheer will and tenacity of single people or families. Every quirky place you see has a quirky person steering the ship, contributing to the vibe of their city. It can’t be duplicated. It is real, it is personal, and it is connected to the community in which it operates. Chances are they know your name when you walk in because you love what they do. Support that, nourish that, extend that. It’s beautiful and magical, and fragile.
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Those bright orange stacks of pumpkins at markets and grocery stores remind us that Halloween is just around the corner, and that Thanksgiving is not far behind. So now’s the time to stock up on ingredients — especially canned pumpkin — for baking pies, cakes, cookies and other treats. A member of the squash family, pumpkin is considered a fruit because it contains seeds and grows on a vine. Not only is it high in potassium, which has a positive effect on blood pressure, but it also is one the best sources of the antioxidant Vitamin A, known to help prevent degenerative damage to the eyes. Besides, one cup of pumpkin contains only 49 calories, zero fat and zero cholesterol. The following two recipes are amazingly easy and DEE-licious! I added dried cranberries and chopped pecans to the cookie recipe, but raisins and walnuts would be good, too. The second recipe is also very easy, addictive, and tastes even better the second day. OLD-FASHIONED SOFT PUMPKIN COOKIES 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup dried cranberries Glaze Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium-sized bowl. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in pecans and dried cranberries. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared
baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until edges are firm. Cool for 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle with the following glaze, or frost with the glaze and center with candy pumpkins or a few candy corns. GLAZE 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine sugar, milk, butter and vanilla in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAMY ICING 15-ounce can pumpkin (not pie filling) ¾ cup cooking oil 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons cinnamon Dash ground cloves Dash ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Icing Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine pumpkin, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt, baking soda and baking powder until well blended. Stir in the flour, blending well, with the wet ingredients. Pour the batter into a 9x13-inch pan that has been sprayed with an aerosol spray product. Bake 30 minutes, or until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool completely on a rack, then frost with the following icing: ICING: 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Blend cream cheese and butter until smooth at low speed. Add vanilla. Add powdered sugar gradually until well blended. Add cinnamon. Add more powdered sugar or milk if necessary. DEAR READERS: Please consider sharing some of your favorite holiday appetizer recipes. Contact me at Evycairns@aol.com.
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City announces winners 2019 Prygoski Blue and Gold Community Awards The Third Annual Kenneth Prygoski Blue and Gold Dinner sponsored by the Wyandotte Scholarship Foundation was held October 10 at VFW 1136 in Wyandotte. This year’s event honored school employees and community volunteers, citizens, and business owners. The city of Wyandotte is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Community Awards. OUTSTANDING CIVIC EMPLOYEE: Brian Zalewski The city didn’t have to look far for the next person to lead the Police Department. Zalewski was born and raised in Wyandotte. He has been on the force for 26 years, with a majority of that time on the beat. For many years, he could be seen patrolling the city’s streets on his motorcycle. Zalewski was hired in 1991, along with six other officers. He said he has learned a great deal over those years, serving under the leadership of five police chiefs. OUTSTANDING SERVICE MEMBER: Marge Ballheim Marjory is passionate about her community and animals dedicating hours volunteering in the community and fostering rescue dogs. Marge has always loved to travel and experience new adventures. She has been recognized for her community service throughout the years receiving awards such as the Salvation Army Lifetime Service Award, Distinguished Kiwanian of the Year, Lifetime Service Award from Roosevelt High School Key Club, and several other awards. OUTSTANDING VETERAN: Cliff Harris Cliff is a dedicated veteran to the community and his country. Cliff graduated from Roosevelt High School on Honor Roll. He courageously joined the U.S. Marine Corp shortly after he graduated in 1967. He served between Vietnam and El Toro Air Base in California in 1969. Cliff joined the VFW Post 1136 in 2011 where over 6 years dedicated his time and effort. Over those years he held several titles such as Jr. Vice
Outstanding business owners Robert Woelkers Jr. and Judy Sadler owners of Biddle Bowl.
Commander, Post Commander, and Senior Vice Commander. Cliff was awarded the All State Commander Award in 2014 and the Honor Post Award in 2015. OUTSTANDING VETERAN: Bob Mayrand Robert Mayrand has been an active member of the American Legion Dept. of Mi for over 44 years. He has consistently and continually promoted the principles and goals of the Legion at all levels. His profound and dynamic leadership and sound advice have been well known and greatly appreciated.
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER: Patt Slack Lead Designer, gallerist, art consultant, city advocate are just a few ways to describe Patt Slack. Owner and founder of Rivers Edge Gallery that she and her late Husband, Jim Slack created in 1980. Slack has been a staple of the City of Wyandotte and our beautiful Downtown. She has been a dedicated volunteer on the Wyandotte Street Art Fair Committee, the Downtown Development Authority and the Wyandotte Business Association. OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER: Barb Duran Barb Duran is involved with a number of organizations,
including Kiwanis Club of Wyandotte, Michigan Association of Planners, Detroit Business Advisory Council, Michigan Professional Women’s Network, Business Network International and the National Association of Women Business Owners. Barbara also is the chairwoman of the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals. At one time, she won the title of Mrs. Wyandotte and competed in the Mrs. Michigan Pageant. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS OWNERS: Biddle Bowl Biddle Bowl SEE WINNERS, Page 9
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Continued from page 8 and Lounge is an 8-lane bowling center that opened in 1948 on the corner of Biddle Ave. and Labadie St in Wyandotte. Fred Woelkers was the original owner of the business until 1972 then turned the business over to his son, Robert Woelkers Sr. In 2002 Bob Sr. stepped down and turned the family business over to his son Robert Woelkers Jr. and daughter Judy Sadler. Rob and Judy continue the family tradition of getting bigger and better and we can’t thank them enough for their commitment to their business and our community. OUTSTANDING VETERAN: Shoppers Valley The Garmo family, Larry: CEO, Norm: Manager and father Sabri: Chairman. The family started the Shoppers Valley Market in 1979 and have been very involved in the community ever since. They strongly believe in giving back to the
communities they serve and firmly believe in returning the support that the citizens have given them. Sponsoring this year;s dinner were, Daly Merritt Insurance, Trinity Transportation, Norm Walker and Brown’s Village Cleaners, Johnny Mac’s Market and John Jarjosa, Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority, Wyandotte Municipal Services, Bobcat Bonnies, La Vie en Rose, 359 Yoga, Firehouse Pub and Grill, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, Rivers Edge Gallery, Wyandotte Museum, Wyandotte Shores Golf Course, The Wyandotte Street Art Fair, Jiffy, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers, Community Publishing, Wyandotte Massage, Better Made Chips, Disney, Vinewood Bakery, Patrick Sutka and Family, James Wagner, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the VFW 1136 of Wyandotte.
On Oct. 4 Wyandotte Roosevelt celebrated Homecoming 2019. There were all the usual trimmings, the band, the parade and, of course, the crowing of the king and queen. The football team, which is in the process of trying to reach the state playoffs once again, did it part, too, crushing the Taylor Griffins for its fifth win of the season. Photos by Lillian Settles
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Founded in 1919, the organization consists of around 800,000 members in 9,500 communities across the United States. American Legion Auxiliary members and volunteers help out veterans and other former and current members of the military along with their families through volunteer hours, programs, and an increased presence in Washington, D.C. Locally, the Headman Post’s Auxiliary has more than 570 members. All told, between regular members, Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion, there are more than
1,700 members at the Hedman Post, the third most in Michigan, according to Salamon. “We are the biggest little post in the state,” she said. The American Legion Auxiliary’s motto is “Service not Self,” and Salamon said that’s what her organization strives for above all else. “We are all about the common good,” she said. “We want to take care of our veterans, their families and our community.” Whether it’s organizing a blood drive, making sure a veteran’s
family has food or clothing or furniture or teaming up with another service organization like Vetrran for Downriver, the VFW, PLAV or the Boy Scouts, the ALA is there. The gALA on Nov. 9 will feature special guest speakers, buffet dinner, open bar, fundraising raffles and music by the popular band Wisteria. Doors for the even open at 6 p.m. and diner is at 7. Tickets for the event are $50 each and available at the Post 2817 Van Alstyne. You caan also call 734-5762946 ,for tickets or information.
Bacon Library events: October/November 2019 BACON TRUE CRIME BOOK CLUB IS OCTOBER 26 @ 10:30 This month we are reading The Poisoned City by Anna Clarke.
FALL STORYWALK IS OCTOBER 28 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Pumpkin StoryWalk! Come read Pumpkin Trouble by Jan Thomas while you take a stroll with your family around the outside of the Bacon Library. After you finish the story stop into the library for a Halloween treat! Description: Duck wants to surprise Pig and Mouse with a Halloween jack-o’-lantern, but when Duck suddenly disappears and a giant pumpkin monster appears, Pig and Mouse run for their lives, in a delightfully silly, holiday read-aloud
NOVEMBER The library will open at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 due to the Wyandotte Thanksgiving Day Parade. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and be closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 28 - Dec. 1.
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PETS NEED COMFORT TOO! NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 23 We are also collecting items for pets to be donated to the Wyandotte Animal shelter – these items can be used blankets, towels, food, etc.
GAME NIGHT IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 6 P.M. Join us for a night of games at the library! The Nintendo Switch will be set up and the board games will be dusted off. Participants are encouraged to bring their own games and Switches.
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THE DETROIT RIVER INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IS THE FIRST AND ONLY INTERNATIONAL REFUGE IN NORTH AMERICA AND STRETCHES ALONG THE SHORELINE OF THE DETROIT RIVER AND WESTERN LAKE ERIE. “We are proud to announce that we will be opening the new John D Dingell Jr. Visitor Center to the public on May 9, 2020,” said U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Regional Director Charlie Wooley. “We appreciate our partner’s and the community’s patience as we near completion of this beautiful, new facility. “This will be a wonderful gathering place and beginning of a new chapter for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in the Downriver community and we hope everyone will come out and help us celebrate this spring.” In the early 2000s, then-Representative John Dingell joined then-Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Herb Grey to form a group of local, regional, state, and federal agencies to establish a wildlife refuge along the lower Detroit River ecosystem.
Dingell grew up hunting and enjoying the outdoors in these same areas and made it his mission to establish the refuge. The process formally began in 2001 when President Bush signed legislation written by Dingell to create the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Since that time, the refuge has grown from a couple of small tracts of land into a 6,200-acre refuge that spans 48 miles of the lower Detroit River and western Lake Erie. The Refuge Gateway embodies the vision of the refuge. Co-managed by Wayne County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it includes restored native habitat on the site of a former factory, a 700-foot fishing pier into the Detroit River, and a state-of-theart LEED-certified visitor center and offices. The Refuge Gateway will provide public access to the river in Trenton and is the gateway into the hiking trails of the refuge’s Humbug Marsh, the last undeveloped mile along the U.S. side of the river. In 2017, the visitor center was named after John Dingell as a tribute to his decades of service in establishing and expanding the refuge. In early October Congresswoman Dingell (D-MI) and Margaret Everson, Acting Director of US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), toured the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. “Seeing the area and work being done matter to me, the community, and the whole region,” said Dingell. “After decades, and the incredibly hard work of many, I look forward to celebrating the Grand Opening of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Gateway and visitor center in May.”
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Bears gridders can’t overcome Allen Park It was a case of too much Nico Tiberia on Oct. 11 when the Allen Park football team came to Wyandotte for a Downriver league showdown with the Bears. Tiberia score three touchdowns - all 18 of this team points - and rushed for 171 yards Hank as the Jags Minckiewicz Wyandotte Warrior dominated the first half of the game and rolled to an 18-6 victory. Allen Park went back to the workhorse running back again and again and Tiberia finished the night with 30 carries. Allen Park jumped on the Bears quickly. Tiberia scored on a 10-yard run and on a 14-yard run and the Jags led 12 just five minutes into the contest. The score would have climbed higher, but Roosevelt recovered an Allen Park fumble to halt a drive and the score was 12-0 after one quarter. With Roosevet’s offense sputtering, Allen Park continued to dominate and midway through the second quarter, Tiberia was back in the end zone, this time after after a short run. A third missed conversion by the Jags left the score 18-0 and that’s the way the half ended. It was 24 minutes of football the Bears would like to forget. In addition to giving up chunks of yardage and 18 points, the Bears generated virtually nothing when they had the ball. It was a different story in the second half as the Bears stiffened and held the Jags off the scoreboard. Roosevet cut into the Jags lead in the third quarter when Cody Bowser blasted in from a yard out. Roosevelt missed the point-after, but the Bears were back in the game. A Hayden Loya pass interception late gave the Bears the ball near midfield, but that drive died on downs. Roosevet had several other promising possessions in the second half, but none bore fruit. After being basically blanked in the first half statistically, Roosevelt gained 181 yards after halftime. Quarterback Jalin Pitchford passed for 85 yards. He completed passes to four different receivers, including Richard Clark, who caught four balls for 50 yards, including one that set up his team’s lone score. Loya, Keyshawn Stanley and Jared Deichelbohrer had the
Cody Bowser scored his team’s only touchdown against Allen Park.
other catches. Christian Cooper was the leading rusher with 57 yards. The result of the game left the Allen Park and Roosevelt with identical 5-2 records, 4-2 in Downriver League play. The Bears played Anderson on Oct. 19 and they close the regular season Oct. 25 at Carlson. ROOSEVELT, 48 TAYLOR 6 The Bears dominated on Homecoming night, scoring 21 points in the first half and then adding 21 more in the third quarter alone to bury the Griffins. Cody Bowser rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns and Christian Cooper added 96yards and two more scores. Jacob Denison added rushing touchdown and Hayden Loya caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Jalin Pitchford. ROOSEVELT 41, LINCOLN PARK 13 Roosevelt was never challenged in this game,
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leading 21-0 after one quarter an 35-0 at halftime. Quarterback Jalin Pitchford passed for 132 yards and two touchdowns.Hayden Loya hauled in both of Pitchford’s touchdown tosses and he finished with three receptions for 82 yards. Jacob Denison had 19 carries for 103 yards. He scored a touchdown as did Christian Cooper and Nick Biundo. Nico Fernandez had a punt block that he returned for a touchdown. WOODHAVEN 31, WYANDOTTE 14 Woodhaven leads the Downriver League and they showed the Bears why. Woodhaven scored 14 firstquarter points and led 24-0 at halftime in a game that was never close. Quarterback Jalin Pitchford completed 10 passes in the game but for just 76 yards. He also rushed for 63 yards. He rushed for a touchdown and threw one to Richard Clark. Cody Bowser was the leading rusher with 76.
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Bears fail to escape tennis regionals The Roosevelt tennis team played in the Division 2 regional tournament at Allen Park on Oct. 10 and although the Bears won a few matches, they did not qualify for the state finals. Host Allen Park and Carlson were the two teams to qualify. The D2 state finals were played the weekend of Oct. 18-19 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Roosevelt’s best regional efforts came from its No. 2 and No. 3 doubles teams, which each reached the finals. The No. 2 team of Dorian Soto and Nick Cowger beat Ahmed Halwani and Hussein Fouani of Crestwood 6-0, 6-0 and then Brendan Stechen and John Demou of Southgate 7-6, 6-2 to reach the flight championship.
In the finals the team lost 6-0, 7-5 to the Allen Park Duo of Zach York and Ian Watson. At three doubles, Mateo Juarez and Nick Hickey won a pair of matches to reach the finals where they lost 6-4, 6-3 to Carlson’s Joe Dustin and Riley Dunbeck. To get to the finals, Juarez and Hickey beat Southgate’s Zach Staten and Gavin White 6-3, 6-1 and Crestwood’s Adam Ware and James Petersen 6-3, 6-3. Wyandotte’s No. 4 doubles team of Jason Johnson and Garrett Skarsinski won a match, as did No. 1 singles player Elliott Bernaiche, No. 3 singles Sam Oswald and No. 4 singles Xavier Tyrpin. Emilio Plasencia, Lucas Mitsch and Hunter Segrest also competed in the regional No. 1 singles palyer Elliott Bernaiche tournament for Roosevelt.
Roosevelt runners are among the area’s best Roosevelt’s boys and girls cross country teams finished in the middle of the pack at the Gabriel Richard Downriver meet at Riverview’s Young Patriots Park on Oct. 12, but a pair of Bears - one boy and one girl - proved they are among the area’s top runners. Freshman Samantha Cost was third in the 93-runner girls race, finishing the course in 19:44. Only Allen Park’s Madison Price (19:31) and Woodhaven’s Brianna Vojinov (19:41) finished ahead of the young Wyandotte star. In the boys race, which featured 104 runners, senior Colin Metzger was fifth with a time of 17:32. In the team standings, Roosevelt finished sixth among the 15 boys teams and seventh among the 14 girls teams. Dearborn claimed the boys team championship and Derborn Divine Child was the girls winner. Joining Metzger on the score sheet for the Bear boys were Sam Rankine
(13th, 17:44), Michael Makuch (16th, 18:00), Alec Brovont and Seth Noggle. For the girls, Aubrey Migoski (16th, 21:25), Paige Chinavare, Noelle Robertson and Lily Gauvin all scored. At the second Downriver Jamboree on Oct. 3, the Bears stayed in the hunt for the league title by winning the race and topping Southgate Anderson, which had won the first Jamboree. Metzger (17:40) and Rankine (17:42) ran first and second to lead the Bears to victory. Makuch and Donovan Potter were 10th and 11th and Noggle was 26th. In the girls race, Cost was second to Vojinov, running 20:06. The Bears finished third as a team. The Bears finished up the league season on Oct. 17 at the Downriver League Championship and they will run in regionals at Lake Erie Metropark on Oct. 26.
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Bears bow out of soccer playoffs Roosevelt’s stay in the Michigan High School Athletic Association state soccer playoffs was a short oe this season. The Bears drew a tough firstround district game and lost to Dearborn High 8-0 on Oct. 10. After knocking off Roosevelt, Dearborn crushed Monroe 7-1 to set up a district championship match with Woodhaven. Woodhaven reached the district finals by beating Bedford 4-0 and district host Dearborn Edsel Ford 4-1. The winner of the district will advance to play either Salem or Canton in the regionals. Photo by Larry Caruso
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Peer-to-peer group to hold benefit hoop tourney The peer-to-peer class at Roosevelt High School - which brings together students from the general population with their disabled fellow students will host a benefit event - The Unified Basketball Tournament - in the high school gym at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2. Peer-to-peer is an elective class at Roosevelt where regular students are matched up with those with special needs. “It is a way to bridge the gap between special ed students and general education students,” said teacher Kim Sclafani. Once a week Sclafani meets with the students to help them discuss disabilities, acceptance and how to advocate both in school and out. So far the program, which is open now to just seniors, has been wildly successful. What began as a cass with 12 students and blossomed and this year 54 Roosevelt seniors are participating. Part of the programs includes field trips, which leads to the necessity for fundraisers. There is no admission fee to the tournament, but the group will accept donations and there will be a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Come on out and spend a Saturday evening helping a worthy cause.
instructing class; however, you are welcome to ask others to share their knowledge and help. Cost: $3 donation to the DCA. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. (734) 720-0671 or visit www.downriverarts. org YOGA Yoga at Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte from 5:30-6:30pm every Tuesday. Suitable for all levels, this Hatha Yoga Flow will focus on linking breath to movement, deep stretching, building core strength and improving balance and overall well-being. Bring your own yoga mat. Drop-in for $10 a class or $35.00 for (4 classes). For more information call (734) 720-0671 or visit www.downriverarts.org
EVENTS Continued from page 15 explored through writing prompts, workshops, critiquing and free writing. Please register in person, online at baconlibrary.org, or by phone at 734-2468357. DOWNRIVER PLARNING: BAG LADIES WITH A CAUSE IS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6:30 8:30 P.M. Join us weekly! We crochet grocery bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. You can stop in and just grab supplies too! DOWNRIVER POETS & PLAYWRIGHTS IS NOVEMBER 5 @ 6:30 P.M. Forum for poets and writers to mingle and discuss works. READ WITH CAM IS NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 @ 6 P.M. Cam loves to listen to stories. Bring your own book or read one of ours to Cam. Please register in person, online at baconlibrary.org, or by phone at 734-2468357. BACON BOOK CLUB IS NOVEMBER 6 @ 7 P.M. The book this month is Code Girls by Liza Mundy. Read along with us or better yet - meet with us and share your thoughts. We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month. If you would like us to reserve a copy of the book for you, call 734-246-8357.
AL TURNER’S DROP IN CHESS IS EVERY THURSDAY @ 7 P.M. Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players every Thursday @ 7:00pm SCIENCE ALIVE! IS NOVEMBER 9 @ 1 P.M. AND 2:30 P.M. The animals are taking over the library! This is your opportunity to get up close to some amazing creatures while learning about their characteristics and habitats. Please register in person, online at baconlibrary.org, or by phone at 734-246-8357. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING IS NOVEMBER 11 @ 3:30 P.M. BEGINNER’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS IS NOVEMBER 11 FROM 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. This group is geared towards anyone who has never played D&D before, and those who are still learning. Use your imagination and problem-solving skills while meeting new people. Playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice and/ or 5e character sheet. This program is recommended for players 13-24. Please register in person, online at baconlibrary.org, or by phone at 734-246-8357. DOWNRIVER NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION IS NOVEMBER 14 @ 7 P.M. Monthly coin club meeting.
ADULT & TEEN CRAFT TIME IS NOVEMBER 20 FROM 4:30 - 6 P.M. Come and join us for Adult and Teen Craft Time. Bring your old, cool buttons and we will use them in a variety of fun crafts! Space is limited so registration is required. SILENT BOOK CLUB (AKA INTROVERT HAPPY HOUR) IS NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:30 - 8 P.M. You are invited to bring a book (or borrow one here), and relax with an hour or so of reading with the company of fellow book lovers in the first floor of the Bacon House or porch (weather permitting). Please feel free to bring your own beverage (non-alcoholic) and snack. Schedule: 6:30 pm start to gather 7 p.m.-8 p.m. -silent reading 8pm-8:30 socialize if you want! BULLET JOURNAL IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:30 P.M. Bullet journaling is an organizational strategy that can lead to higher performance, more productivity and a satisfying feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. Learn new and simple planning techniques or tweak your existing strategies. We will share monthly what worked and what didn’t and plan our coming months together. We also will dive into hand lettering and layouts for those of you with a creative streak. Please bring a notebook and something to write with. A ruler and colored markers or highlighters would be nice as well but not necessary. Here’s to a productive new year!
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The Lumberjacks came to Wyandotte with the Flannel and Fire Fest the weekend of Sept. 27 and they brought their special skills and a lot of friends with them. In addition to log-rolling, there was chainsaw carving, juggling, a huge fire-breathing welded dragon and all the carnival-style food you could want. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire department also held an open house one of the days of the festival to greet the community and show off the great newly renovated fire station. And what is a fall festival without a midway? There were thrill rides for young and old alike.
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