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PAULA NEUMAN Wyandotte Warrior

The honey bee swarm swooped into our lives on a Friday afternoon.

We didn’t see it arrive. Our neighbors across the street did. They told us about a huge swarm of bees, first massing around my car in the driveway, then

having a big old jamboree under our air conditioner.

One neighbor was so amazed he came over and took pictures.

So on Saturday my husband and I went out to see what was going on. We saw dozens of bees buzzing in and out of an opening in between some siding slats and right under an air conditioner, sheltered by a bush. We

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The swarm — and we’re talking tens of thousands of bees — had moved in and set up shop that fast.

We never felt particularly threatened by these bees.

They obviously weren’t aggressive like yellow jackets SEE HONEY, Page 3

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— the nastiest little jerks of the insect world. Our honey bees just went about their business, even when we got close to them. And they weren’t in a spot that was going to be an issue for anyone trying to hang out in the front or back yard.

Even so, we were a little concerned. I mean, maybe having a swarm of bees living in the walls of your house could cause a problem of some sort, right? So we tried to find somebody who knew something about our uninvited new house guests. Of course, neither my husband nor I had a handy beekeeper listed among the contacts in our phones.

So my husband contacted someone he thought might know somebody else who could help. That somebody else recommended another somebody, who then recommended another somebody…. It took quite a few calls to find Romulus beekeeper James Lee. It was worth it.

We talked to him over the phone, and he popped over on Sunday, two days after the swarm had moved into our wall.

We were lucky to stumble onto James, who is a clinical social worker at Reliance Counseling LLC in his day job. Bees are his hobby and his passion.

He tends a handful of hives and has a Facebook page called Bee Benevolent Swarm Removal. Feel free to check it out.

James had a look at our bees, and was pleased with them — lovely, docile honey bees, the beasties who are super pollinators of flowers and vegetables and fruit and thus essential to our food supply. He wanted to take them home.

What if we just leave them, I asked. What harm will it do?

Probably none at first, he said, but when they leave or die, your walls will be full of honey. And then they’ll likely be full of ants.

Ants? No way. I already have a small war going with pesky ants periodically invading a bathroom. No ants. The bees had to go.

How will you get the bees out of the wall, I wanted to know. It seemed like a logical question. So he showed me, explaining everything as he went along.

James set up a man-made beehive — a square, wooden box filled with sliding removable frames of hexagonal cells, some already filled with beeswax, some containing nectar and a little honey — in the bush right next to the “doorway” to the swarm’s digs under our siding.

He wore no protective gear while he did this, working inches from our buzzing bee buddies.

He was unworried and never got stung, but we kept a respectable distance away, and not just because of the coronavirus. A bunch of potentially pissed off bees makes social distancing a pretty easy decision.

The bees, he said, might just decide to move out of the space under the siding and into the box. He told us they’d definitely be curious and check it out. We were to watch for activity, and if we saw bees with pollen on them going into the box, we’d know his plan was working.

With the bee box set up to his satisfaction, James got ready to go home, and told us he’d check on the bee box in a few days.

But he called the very next day.

I had an idea last night, he said, and I’d like to come over with a smoker and some other gear. So later that day, James came back. He put some wood chips into the bottom of a small metal bee smoker — basically a can with a spout — lit them on fire and aimed the smoke at the bees.

The smoke, he said, distracts and calms the bees in case they get agitated. Then he got to work with duct tape, attaching a mesh funnel to their opening between the siding slats. The fat end of the funnel was taped over their “doorway.” They would be able to leave

their nest via the hole, but they wouldn’t be able to figure out how to get back in through the skinny end of the funnel, James said.

When enough foraging bees left the hive without coming back with goodies for their queen, she’d come out to see what the heck was going on, and maybe decide the bee box would make a fine alternative home. That was the hope, anyway. James explained everything as he worked. This time, he wore protective gear, but not gloves. He never got stung.

This took a while, and by the time James was done with his work, curious neighbors and a couple of family members were all standing — and social distancing — in the driveway watching.

James, by now a bit of a neighborhood celebrity, went home and said he’d check back in a day or two.

If we had any problems at all, we should call him, he said.

So we watched. By Tuesday afternoon, thousands and thousands of seemingly confused bees were hanging out on the side of the house. They were loudly humming, but still perfectly gentle. We thought they were waiting for the queen to come out so they could all move into their nice new mobile home. We were wrong.

By Wednesday afternoon, they were gone. My neighbors reported seeing the swarm fly through their yard heading to parts unknown.

James never got his new hive, despite his hard work.

He came to get his empty bee box and shrugged. Bees are capricious, he said.

The excitement is over. I didn’t want the bees living in my walls, but I am weirdly sad now that they’re gone. Never once in the six days that we had the swarm did anyone get stung.

Goodbye, bees. Happy trails.

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MHSAA says fall season will open normally, contingencies exist

Michigan High School Athletic Association member schools will begin the 2020-21 school year playing Fall sports as traditionally scheduled, but with contingency concepts for potential interruptions due to the spread of COVID-19.

The MHSAA Representative Council, the Association’s 19-member legislative body, met virtually with MHSAA staff Wednesday (July 15) to discuss a series of ideas for playing sports beginning in August. The Council will meet again July 29 for further discussion. Currently, high school football practices are scheduled to begin Aug. 10, with all other Fall sports to start practice Aug. 12.

The MHSAA is moving forward with a plan that first calls for all Fall sports to be started and played as scheduled. However, if the situation deems it necessary, the start of some or all Fall sports practices or competitions could be delayed.

The next step in the plan’s progression calls for lower-risk Fall sports that can be played to be completed, with higher-risk Fall sports postponed until later in the school year.

If all Fall sports must be suspended, they will be rescheduled during a reconfigured calendar that would see Winter sports begin in November followed by the conclusion of Fall and Spring seasons potentially extending into July 2021.

Additionally, the Council considered a concept that would swap traditional Fall and Spring sports, but

“Our student-athletes just want to play, and we’ve gone far too long without them playing. But doing so safely, of course, remains the priority.” ~ Mark Uyl MHSAA Executive Director determined that was not a feasible plan. Football, girls volleyball, girls swimming & diving and boys soccer during the Fall are considered moderate or high-risk sports because they include athletes in close contact or are played indoors; they were considered the impetus for potentially switching all Fall sports to Spring.

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Outdoor dining expands and so does farmers market Paula Neuman Wyandotte Warrior

So far, three downtown Wyandotte bars have been granted city approval to temporarily expand their outdoor seating in an effort to make up for business lost due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Mayor Pro Tem Rob DeSana said Captain’s on Oak Street is allowed a food truck in the alley next to the bar on Sundays, the Dotte Pub on Oak has expanded its outdoor patio space to include parking spaces in front of the business and Whiskey’s on the Water on Biddle Avenue is using part of the parking lot behind the tavern for outdoor seating.

Other restaurants have requests in the works.

Sweet Arrangements on Biddle is asking for outdoor seating space on that street. Joe’s Hamburgers and the Silver Ballroom Pizzeria & Pinball Lounge, side by side on Biddle, are hoping to put seating in the parklet next to Joe’s. And Belicoso Cigar Bar, also on Biddle, is asking for outdoor seating space on First Street behind the establishment.

Other downtown businesses also want to expand their outdoor space with sidewalk tents and displays.

The city is likely to approve the requests whenever it’s possible, DeSana said.

Wyandotte, along with many cities in the state and the nation, altered some of its rules last month to help businesses stay afloat this summer in the wake of the pandemic.

The state shut down bars, restaurants and other businesses in March to keep people from spreading the virus. On June 4, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer eased those restrictions to allow the places to reopen, but with 50 percent capacity and proper social distancing.

Wyandotte businesses seeking temporary outdoor expansions, including the use of sidewalks and parking spaces, have to submit plans with dimensions and traffic safety measures for approval by the city administrator, city attorney and police and fire chiefs.

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helping retain Wyandotte’s businesses is very important to them, and they’re doing what they can to help, including expanding outdoor operating hours for bars and restaurants for the summer.

The risk of virus transmission is higher indoors than out, and many customers want to eat and drink outside Pre-pandemic rules mandated that bars’ outdoor patios be vacated by midnight. That rule is changed temporarily to 2 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

DeSana noted that most city events that once helped the bars, restaurants and other businesses, including Third Fridays and the Wyandotte Street Art Fair, all have had to be cancelled because of Covid-19 precautions.

But a few city events — notably the Wyandotte Farmers Market & Artisan Fair and the new Beats on Biddle — are in the offing on Thursdays this summer and into the fall.

The farmers market, expanded from years past in partnership with the Vintage Market Home and Eastern Market’s Community Farm Stand Program, is open from 2 to 7 p.m. at Sycamore and Biddle, complete with musical entertainment. More outdoor music takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clock Tower on Biddle and Maple, and from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Biddle Gallery Way next to Frank’s Restaurant & Pizzeria.

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The designated area, details and times for a social district in Wyandotte are still under consideration, but may be determined soon, DeSana said.

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Classic car buff inspired by movie wins trophy at Taylor show Craig Reifsnider’s 1955 Chevy Belaire isn’t his in-law, they pointed me to what I’m doing now.” first classic car, but it’s the one he dreamt about He said the Belaire is the fifth classic car he’s owning since seeing actor Harrison Ford’s character owned, following a 1986 Monte Carlo SS, a 1970 driving one in the 1973 movie “American Graffiti,” Cadillac Eldorado, a 1972 Chevy pickup short-bed which was truck and a 1972 Monte Carlo, admitting he’s into based on a “big blocks.”

Dave Gorgon life in the “They were my classic cars,” Reifsnider Wyandotte Warrior early 1960s. said. “I drove them mostly on weekends and really The Belaire took care of them.” earned the He said most of his whole family was into classic lifelong Wyandotte resident the top prize for “best cars and many have been members of car clubs, classic custom” at a July 15 car show during Music adding “at one time, we could have had a car club by & Art in the Gardens at the Taylor Conservatory & ourselves.” He also drives in the Downriver Cruise Botanical Gardens. on Fort Street.

“I just love that car,” said the 58-year-old Reifsnider, who has owned classic cars since he was 16. “I saw it in the movie.

Wow, it just hit me. I said, ‘man that’s me.’”

Reifsnider waited until two years ago to buy the Belaire. He spent a year redoing the engine as part of so-called “therapy” after undergoing knee surgery, spending $7,000 along the way. The Taylor car show was the first he entered with the ’55 Chevy. He was planning to attend the next show at the site, set for July 29.

“My dad (the late Gilbert) was always interested in cars and taught me to appreciate cars,” Reifsnider said.

“I’m a Chevy man. I’ve always driven a Chevy.

My dad was a guy who always said that if you treat cars right, they will treat you right.”

At age 13, Reifsnider went to work washing boats at the former Showdown Marine in Craig Reifsnider and grandson Caedan with Craig’s 1955 Chevy Belaire.

Wyandotte in the 1970s and then “got the itch” to learn about engines. The The bug has hit the next two generations of his business included a marina, jet boats, offshore racing family already. Son Christopher owns a white ’86 and much more.

Monte Carlo – “the same car I owned many years Showdown was owned by Sonny Gandee Jr., son ago.” of the late former Detroit Lions player Sonny Gandee “I always told him I really loved those cars,” who lived Downriver for five decades. Sonny Jr. Reifsnider said. “He grew up knowing that. It’s why would marry Reifsnider’s sister Cathy. he owns one now.”

“I’ve been around engines my whole life,” Six-year-old grandson Caedan, son of Christopher Reifsnider said. “Between my father and my brotherand Ashley, “will be a car freak, too.”

“My grandson goes crazy for cars,” Reifsnider said. “He comes down to clean Papa’s car or if there’s any work to do on Papa’s car, he’s there.”

Of course, it’s kind of inevitable, with initials like these: Craig’s initials are CAR (Craig Allan Reifsnider) as are his son and grandson, the latter two on purpose. Besides Craig Alan Reifsnider, there is Christopher Alan Reifsnider and Caedan Alan Reifsnider.

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Caedan was on hand for his grandfather’s trophy presentation in Taylor during Music & Art in the Gardens, which is a concert series that runs Wednesdays during the summer. The unique trophy

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“That trophy I got I think is the best trophy I own,” said Reifsnider, a field service mechanic for United Rentals and husband of 36 years to wife Jeanne. “It’s really cool. It’s handmade. I love that trophy.”

Like his cars, it’s a classic.

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Final farewell to Mayor Joe Family, friends and the city of Wyandotte said their final goodbyes to longtime public servant and Mayor Joe Peterson with a military salute at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery in Brownstown, Twp. on July 23. Peterson, who was a Vietnam veteran and suffered from the effects of Agent Orange exposure, was with the Wyandotte Police Department for 27 years. He served as a City Councilman from 2005 until 2009 and had been the city’s mayor since 2009. He was in his third term when he died. Peterson is survived by his wife, Janice, sons Joseph Jr. and Matthew and three grandchildren. Late last year, the building that houses the police department and the 27th District Court was dedicated and renamed the Joseph R. Peterson building in his honor.

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18th annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic carries on Bill Stevenson Wyandotte Warrior

“We know the what, the why, and the how. We just didn’t know the who and the where.”

The 18th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic, which has become a Downriver tradition, has adapted to the time and tribulations of life in the summer of 2020.

The race, originally scheduled to be run in person on Saturday morning, Aug. 15, 2020, at Grosse Ile High School, will now be an entirely virtual event—making it your race, at your pace, at your place.

Race organizers, faced with cancelling the event due to the restrictions placed on Americans due to the still-raging global pandemic, had to overcome the second whammy—the closure of the County free bridge. To race or not to race, that was the question Friends of Sims directors Jim Okler,

Ray Geist, and yours truly reached out to road race gurus Gary Olsen of Race Timing Services; Grosse Ile’s own Rock CF founder, Emily Schaller; MSU senior Katie Kobiljak; Development and Events Coordinator Anna Blakeslee; Lakewood High School Athletic Director Mike Quinn; master Marauders Michael Pehote and Max Bailey; the Sims Family; and anyone else who would listen.

The result: The show must go on.

We will still hold the fund-raising Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic, but it can be done whenever the heck you want to do it. How’s that for Freedom!

Runners, walkers, crawlers, or somnambulators, can register at runsignup.com at a flat fee cost of $30 for all ages and categories. Your entry fee includes your race bib, coveted Simsonian 5K T-shirt for 2020, and covers all postage and handling.

Race packets will be either socially distanced-hand delivered or mailed out the week of Aug. 10, 2020.

Once you sign up, you can use your GPS in whatever form you have, to

participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run, or race your 5K (3.1 miles).

Whichever distance you choose, the window of competition must be completed between Saturday July 4, 2020 to Saturday Aug. 22, 2020—so, you have a l-o-n-g time period to get your run in.

If you don’t have a GPS, you can manually submit your results on-line based on the honor system. No “if you’re not cheatin’, you’re not tryin” allowed. There is a donation option if you wish to support the cause and don’t want to run at all!

Once you register, an email will be sent to you with all of the information you need to upload your results and photos to see how you rank among the other racers.

The awards for the 18th Annual Simsonian 5K Kick-Off Classic Virtual are the same as the regular race would be. 5K First Place Male/ Female Overall; Gold, Silver, and Bronze—Male/Female age groups: 12 & under; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 3039; 40-49; 50-59; 60 & over.

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Yes, we still will be having raffle prizes for registered runners. Contrary to popular belief, we are not giving away free rides in Sims’ 1980 Chevy Cavalier.

The 18th Annual Simsonian is held in memory of beloved Grosse Ile High School teacher and coach, Steve Sims, who died unexpectedly of a dissecting aortic aneurysm in 2003.

Sims touched many lives throughout his career as an educator, and was the winningest coach in Grosse Ile history in Girls’ Basketball, and Girls’ Track and Field.

All proceeds from the race, virtual or not go to a scholarship given to an outstanding female scholar/athlete at GIHS. More than $40,000 has been awarded throughout the history of the race.

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Local officials display ceremonial ‘reopening’ of the region Dave Gorgon Wyandotte Warrior

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

The partial quote from Charles Dickens’ 1859 novel A Tale of Two Cities could be a reflection on recent times during the worldwide pandemic known as COVID-19.

While the coronavirus brought much of the globe to a grinding halt to life as we knew it, dozens of leaders from the Downriver area went on record to support a return to the “best of times” during a ceremonial “reopening” of the region on July 1 in Taylor.

The afternoon gathering, called “Reopening Downriver,” laid the groundwork for a Downriver business recovery designed to get businesses back on the path to success, while encouraging residents to shop locally

Southgate resident Tim Schramm, one of the owners of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home in Taylor.

and promote their favorite businesses using “#SupportDownriver” in social media posts.

Downriver business and government leaders stressed the need for a “united region,” citing a joint resolution adopted by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Downriver Community Conference (DCC). The resolution suggests several phases necessary for economic recovery: support for Downriver municipalities, workforce development and support for local small businesses.

The ceremony was broadcast live on the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. At the end of a series of addresses, participants gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. A number of lawn signs created by Taylor-based MI Custom Signs containing the #SupportDownriver message were distributed.

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Wayne County Commissioner Joseph Palamara (left), DCC Executive Director Jim Perry and Wyandotte Mayor Pro-Tem Robert DeSana.

REOPENING Continued from page 20 “The event was a significant and symbolic step forward for the Downriver region as we look to reopen in-person economic activity safely and responsibility,” summed up Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ronald Hinrichs.

During his address, Hinrichs said the pandemic spoiled “the best economy in most if not all of our lifetimes.” He said the campaign is meant to help return businesses to economic prosperity.

“It’s going to take our entire community coming together to save businesses and jobs by shopping small and local,” said Hinrichs, who lives in Riverview.

Hinrichs urged state and federal leadership to provide additional grant funding for businesses seeking personal protection equipment during the pandemic.

DCC Executive Director Jim Perry said there is a push to get federal financial support for “local municipalities who have been significantly impacted as a result of the pandemic.” He said the DCC will continue to provide job training and other services.

Other officials made announcements designed to deal with improving the business and economic climate. Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabris said there would be no foreclosures into March 2021.

He said it is important for property owners to keep their properties, to keep businesses alive and to keep people employed. He urged people to get on a tax payment plan, if necessary, through the Treasurer’s office website.

Keynote speaker Michael Patrick Shiels, a former Wyandotte and Grosse Ile resident, told a story about how he received advice along the way to his successful career by reaching out to successful business and government leaders, including President George Herbert Walker Bush and Downriver industrialist Heinz Prechter, who lived on Grosse Ile at the time. Now a veteran radio personality and host of Spotlight Media Studios’ “Michigan’s Big Show,” Shiels indicated anyone needing help should ask for it.

To learn more about the #SupportDownriver campaign and to view downloadable letters, social media banners and fliers, visit the website www.

Keynote speaker Michael Patrick Shiels. One of his swcrc.com/SupportDownriver. For more informaspeaking points was on the late Downriver industion about DCC services and programs, visit www. trialist Heinz Prechter of Grosse Ile. dccwf.org.

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