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The playoff-clinching victory was not a thing of beauty as each team committed numerous turnovers, but behind three touchdown passes from quarterback Jalin Pitchford, the Bears prevailed. Chance Persondek caught two touchdown passes, Hayden Loya caught one and Donte Epps ran for another in the victory.

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They call him Galeski.

Not “mister.” Not “officer.” Just Galeski.

They say the name with respect.

They are kids in grades eight through 12. Scott Galeski is a recently retired Wyandotte police detective, who now serves as a Downriver truant officer.

During his law enforcement career, he served as a lead investigator in Crimes Against Children among other police initiatives and gained SWAT certification. He worked for four years undercover in Detroit with a Michigan State Police Narcotic Unit. Galeski also has been a DARE officer and a coach SEE LIGHTS, Page 5

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Continued from Page 1 for baseball, football, wrestling and track in area schools. He has interacted with a lot of kids along the way.

Acting on a childhood dream, he became an independent filmmaker in 2009, five years before he retired from the force. His short film, “The Tank,” featured real convicts, was shown all over the world and won awards. Galeski is the founder of Ring of Fire Entertainment, which has now produced more than 30 independent films and videos.

One day in 2016, he was talking about filmmaking at a middle school career day.

Student Noah Turner, now a junior at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, remembers that day well.

He was interested — very interested.

“I asked him how I could get involved,” Noah said.

Galeski went home and talked to his wife, Noel.

Together, the Galeskis came with the idea for the Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium — a way to unleash young talent, help kids at risk, and make more movies.

Noah is still a member of the consortium, now in its third year. So far, he has acted in films and directed.

“This year, I want to start doing work behind the camera,” Noah said. “The thing I like best is just hearing everybody’s ideas and stuff, and just interacting with people and seeing what we can do as a group.”

Galeski recruits the kids for the consortium. Some have been in trouble, some have faced adversity and some are straight A students. It’s a very diverse group.

But there is one thing all the consortium kids have in common — a creative spark that Galeski has somehow spotted and recruited into the

venture.

“I do not want just any student,” he said. “And I have three rules once they’re accepted into the program.

The must attend school. They must get passing grades. And they can’t act like a jackass at school, at home or in public.”

The students’ films have been shown at local film festivals, and four of last year’s projects won honors.

Two short films, “I Wish, I Will” and “Foster Life” were honored with Best in Show awards at the Digital Arts Film and Television Festival last year, and were screened at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

“This whole program is so incredible,” Dominic said. “It gives all the kids such amazing opportunities to do things.

I’ve been to 10 premieres, and seeing your face on a huge screen — it’s crazy to see. I definitely hope to direct this year, and I definitely see myself acting in more of them.”

Elina Villemure, now in her second year with the consortium, is in the eighth grade at Patrick Henry Middle School in Woodhaven.

“I have two prosthetic legs, and that makes me different,” she said. “Galeski remembered me from a family ice cream

Best High School Film Award at the Cinetopia Film Festival.

“I have presented myself in three films so far,” Elina said, “and I wrote one film, ‘Dream Big,’ and I was in the film.

I just love all of it honestly.

The most challenging part of it is — if you want to do a film with Galeski, you have to write out what you want to do.

You have to be very creative.”

Zachery Grew, a senior at Roosevelt, just started with the consortium. He’s got computer graphics skills, has made videos and runs a radio show at his school. He is hoping to work on editing and other technical post-production

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Destiny Tagger (left), Mark Messer, Zachary Grew, Noel Galeski and Dominic Barrett (foreground) sit in the group circle discussing ideas for film projects at the first meeting of this year’s Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium.

“On Day One, the students start working on concepts for group and individual projects,” Galeski said. “They learn every aspect of filmmaking.

They work hard and have won many awards, accolades and scholarships.”

Roosevelt freshman Dominic Barrett is in his second year in the consortium.

He’s an artist, and worked last year on a stop-motion film project he’s hoping to finish this year. He also has acted in two films.

thing where we met, and he asked my mom if I could join.

He thought I’d be a good fit for the film club. I’m very outgoing. I’m the Shriners ambassador for Detroit and Erie, Pa. I represented them at a PGA tournament in Las Vegas last year.”

A Shriners Hospital made Elina’s legs possible. Her talent helped make three films possible, including last year’s biggest consortium project, a movie called “You Don’t Know Me,” which won the

tasks.

“I’ve always been into cinematography and stuff,” Zach said. “I want to study information technology in college.”

Destiny Tagger, an eighth grader at Sabbath Middle School in River Rouge, got involved because her brother was in the program last year.

He “aged out” when he graduated, and asked Galeski if his little sister — a talented photographer — could join.

This is her first year with the

consortium.

“I want to do acting or work behind the camera,” Destiny said.

Camari Garrison, a sophomore at Roosevelt got involved last year.

“I met Galeski last year when I got in trouble in class and was sent down to the office,” Camari said. “He grabbed me out, gave me a Marvel book and asked me about the film thing. My brother was involved in it, also.”

Camari has acted and directed so far, and especially enjoys the “creativeness” inspired by filmmaking.

His brother, Camron Garrison, is a senior in Ferndale High School.

“Galeski came up to my mom and asked her if I wanted to be in this movie program,” Camron said. “I wanted to try something new.”

Acting is, for him, one of the most challenging aspect of filmmaking. He also has worked on scripts.

Kamyria Brown, a senior at River Rouge High School, is also in in her third year with the consortium. She’s an artist and a singer, and has done vocal work for the group’s films, as well as other things.

The best part of being in the consortium?

“It’s a free space,” she said.

“There’s no judgment.”

Consortium member Darian Henderson, a senior at Roosevelt, is in his second year of the program.

“Galeski just recruited me basically,” Darian said.

He said that was based on his low, dramatic voice and his good looks.

Pallas Ramirez, an eighth grader at Wilson Middle School in Wyandotte, ran into Galeski because of her school truancy.

“He liked my attitude, so he invited me,” she said.

Pallas brings her creative video game talent to the group, and she looks forward SEE LIGHTS, Page 10

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Bearden

Bedikian

Crnkovich

Genrich

Kinney

Sutka

Swiecki

Wyandotte school board election Q&A Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Wyandotte Board of Education. Four incumbents — Kathryn Petrowski Bedikian, Cynthia Kinney, Patrick Sutka and Michael Swiecki — hope to retain their board status. Three challengers — Ken Bearden, Theresa Crnkovich and Spencer Genrich — also hope for a seat at the board table.

Bearden, 49, formerly served on the Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority’s Beautification Commission and also is a board member with The Information Center. His two children attended Wyandotte schools. Bearden spent 24 years as a communications professional in healthcare and public health.

Bedikian, 55, a graduate of Roosevelt High School, has three children who also graduated from Wyandotte’s high school, and her fourth child attends Wilson Middle School. She is a nurse midwife and faculty member at The University of Michigan, and has been involved with school board committees since 2005.

Crnkovich, 47, has two children: One, a graduate of Roosevelt, is in college and one is attending Wilson Middle School. Crnkovich had master’s degree in curriculum from the University of MichiganDearborn, and has taught elementary school, middle school, adult education and university students. She currently supervises student teachers for Eastern Michigan University.

Genrich, 23, has a degree in psychology and dance from Wayne State University, and works as a research lab coordinator at WSU studying female adolescents with trauma exposure. She also teaches dance at Downriver Dance Academy, performs and choreographs in productions with the Downriver Actors Guild, and is an active member of WSU’s Sexual Assault and Violence Education Team.

Kinney, 59, has a son who graduated from Roosevelt. She is an experienced emergency care nurse who works as a stroke and sepsis coordinator for Beaumont Hospital in Wayne. Kinney is a member of the Wayne County Crisis Response Team and a member of the advisory board at Dorsey Emergency Medical Academy.

Sutka, 51, served on the Wyandotte City Council from 1997-2009. He has been on the Wyandotte Board of Education since 2009. He also has served on the Wyandotte Department of Municipal Service Commission. His two daughters graduated from Roosevelt, where his wife is a social worker. Sutka is a certified public accountant who works as treasurer

and chief financial officer for Nicholson Terminal & Dock Co. Swiecki, 59, has been on the board for 25 years. He is a Roosevelt graduate, as are his children. Now his grandchildren attend Wyandotte schools. He and his wife own C.J. & Sons LLC, which sells and installs industrial storage fixtures and systems. As a member of the Michigan Association of School Boards, he has continued his own education and attained a Level 6, Master Platinum Certified Board Member Award.

We asked the candidates to answer three questions.

Q: Why are you running for a seat on the board?

Bearden: I hope to build upon the excellent efforts of our system by seeing every idea through the filter of how we best serve Wyandotte’s students and families: Does this make education better for students?

Does it improve our system?

Is it a responsible use of our families’ tax dollars?

Building strong schools impacts our community in ways that reach beyond education. It makes Wyandotte a desirable location for new families, who will be inclined to stay in our city for potentially decades — decades of students and graduates, and families with decades of investment in our school system and community involvement. Our schools should be a cornerstone of residency decisions for Wyandotte.

Bedikian: I wish to be re-elected to the Wyandotte Board of Education because I have much more work to do! During my 13 years on the board I have gained experience and historical perspective. I have been a champion for students (having four children of my own; it is part of the job description!). During my time on the board I have worked with the Reproductive Health Curriculum Committee, the Safety/Security Committee and student policy.

I have been involved in a bond initiative, a book challenge, a controversy over the name of our marching band, the hiring of two superintendents among other successes and struggles. I have the experience, intelligence and passion and want to continue to advocate for the children of Wyandotte Public Schools in the same fierce way that I have advocated for my own children.

Crnkovich: I would like the opportunity to serve the families of Wyandotte Public Schools. Both my father and father-in-law graduated from RHS in the 1960s, and after my daughter graduated in 2018, I reflected on how much WPS means to my family.

I have served WPS in a lot of different ways as a parent — chaperoning field trips, sitting on parent committees, cutting orange slices for the middle school soccer team, coordinating lunch for the Wyandotte Marching Chiefs, working shifts at book fairs or Santa’s secret shop — and I loved doing all those things.

I see being a trustee as an opportunity to bring my experiences as a parent together with my experience as an educator to serve my community and the children of WPS. Genrich: If there is anything I have learned from the many activities I have involved myself in over the years, is that I am most passionate about working with youth and making sure they succeed. By that I don’t just mean academic success; I want to help shape them into leaders and good human beings. Wyandotte Public Schools provided me with those opportunities to be the successful woman I am today. I want to continue that work and even help provide better resources than what I had.

Kinney: When I made my decision to run for the Wyandotte school board four years ago, the decision came from many years of being active within our schools and community. My son attended Wyandotte Public Schools, graduating in 2013. I was one of the many mothers at McKinley Elementary who offered assistance and support to the entire school, not just my child’s classroom. I was able to make many life-lasting bonds with students, teachers and parents. During my son’s sporting years, I learned about hockey, managed teams and was elected to the Wyandotte Hockey board holding positions of secretary and awards coordinator, developing programs that both focused on academic and sport achievements.

During marching band years, I served proudly as their nurse and volunteer coordinator. I have never been afraid to jump in with both feet to become involved; always demonstrating an instilled puritan work ethic and mindset. When school was over for my son, I chose to seek election to serve our wonderful committee on our local school board and was proudly elected.

I am very dedicated and passionate in all I do, using integrity, honesty and the belief in doing the right thing during even the toughest decision making. I hope our community will give me another four years to continue to service them. I am seeking re-election SEE ELECTION, Page 7

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Sutka: I want to continue to play an active role in shaping Wyandotte’s future. I believe I have the qualities, skills, experience and desire to be an effective leader in this very important position. I want to give back to my community. My wife Maria and I, both lifetime residents, have raised our family in Wyandotte and want to see continued improvement in the district. The decisions made by the Board of Education are very important to our community as a whole.

Swiecki: I think we should leave the world in better shape than we found it. We do that by making our children successful. I think I have made a difference over the years and I feel like I still have more to offer Q: What do you bring to the school board?

Bearden: I think I can be very effective in clearly defining strategic priorities for the board, and using those definitions as a consistent “north star” to guide decisions and policy. I believe analyzing issues to understand what is strategic and non-strategic helps clear a path and identify new growth opportunities. I want to be an advocate, a roadblock-clearer, but most of all, help the board to drive strategy and create and maintain policy, and to put the right people in place to execute that strategy and uphold that policy.

Bedikian: Experience. I have been on the board since 2005, but I have been involved continually in the Wyandotte Public Schools for 24 years. On the board I have served on many committees as an officer in each position and have been mentored by excellent board members and staff. I am a Level III Award of Distinction Board Member, and have continually educated myself regarding board service and put that education into practice.

As part of my employment at The University of Michigan, I am on the faculty and take part in the education and evaluation of midwifery students, medical students and resident physicians. That role gives me perspective, but being a board member is not the same as being an educator. Our role is to support the superintendent and staff by eliminating barriers to education and helping to create an environment where excellence may flourish. We do this work by being stewards of the budget – one of our most important roles.

Crnkovich: As a lifelong Wyandotte resident, educator and parent, I bring a unique blend of qualifications to the board. My roots are deep in Wyandotte, and I love raising my family in the same community where I grew up. In my current job as a student teaching supervisor for Eastern Michigan University, I am in classrooms every day, so I keep up with the latest trends and policies in education. I was a classroom teacher myself, so I recognize the important work that teachers do and what they need to do their job well.

My most important quality is that I understand kids—I chose to be a teacher because I loved working

with kids and guiding their learning, and as a trustee, I would vote and make decisions with students’ futures in mind.

Genrich: Ultimately, I think I bring diversity to the school board. I have a young, progressive voice that is currently lacking representation. As a RHS graduate in 2013, I believe I’m still very in touch with the resources students need to be successful in and out of the classroom. Furthermore, one of my strongest skills is critically thinking through decision making from an intersectional point of view, meaning I take into consideration the different background and lifestyles of the population we are providing a decision for to make sure it is an inclusive resolution for the group as a whole.

Kinney: Since being elected, I having sought many avenues to further educate myself to board policies, state and federal regulations, legislation both new and old, along with many other facets of education that guide and change our districts operations and principles. This I have done with the help of the Michigan Association of School Boards, fellow board members and our administration. It has helped to see the abilities and opportunities we have by discovering the many avenues available to our district.

I stay actively involved with students, parents, teachers, administrators and community, and I am always willing to listen to all sides to help come up with constructive and agreeable resolutions. If reelected, I will continue to seek education the entire time I remain on the Wyandotte school board and my engagement with our schools and community will remain strong and active.

Sutka: I have significant experience in both business and government. My education, professional training and political experience provide me with the necessary tools to make the important decisions required of the school board. I have had an extensive career with a Downriver business as chief financial officer, and I also hold a CPA license. I believe I have the knowledge, especially in the area of financial management, to address the current situation and position our district for a better future.

Swiecki: I bring 25 years of experience, and I am continuing my own education in the field. I am currently working on the highest level of state certification for school board members.

Q: What are the biggest challenges facing the district?

Bearden: Wyandotte’s chief challenges are economics and demographics. Our population is aging and young families are starting later, staying smaller and being choosier about where they settle. In southeast Michigan, 14.2 percent of residents are 65 and older; by 2030, this segment may be 25 percent.

This creates multiple issues: How do we size our schools? How do we get kids across the district to centralized locations? How do we keep teachers who can move to better opportunities from leaving our system?

A first step in addressing this is making

Wyandotte’s schools a deciding factor for new families choosing a community. We’re already drawing new students from outside our district. I think we should go even further, and use our schools as a reason for families to choose Wyandotte, not just for their students’ best opportunity, but as a place they want to live and thrive.

Bedikian: Student achievement is the greatest challenge. We must prepare students for higher education, employment and the economics of living.

Providing our district with the most highly skilled teachers who have access to the most cutting edge resources is where we begin, so they may provide instruction in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), arts, vocational programs and global languages. Giving them the tools to succeed in these areas is paramount, and it is my main focus as a board member.

Crnkovich: Some of the challenges educators face in 2018 are getting our kids ready for the world in which they will live and work and making sure they are safe and cared for so they are ready to learn.

When I was in elementary school, I could not have imagined that my adult life would have cellphones and social media. Today, teachers work to equip kids with the skills they need to be critical thinkers, to be strong communicators and to be educated consumers of media and technology so they can be successful in our digital age.

Additionally, supporting students who have a variety of needs is crucial so they are safe and can learn and grow. In Wyandotte, we have always done a good job of taking care of each other, but it’s an ongoing challenge because every child has unique strengths and challenges. Providing families, teachers and administration with the support and tools they need is a key job of the school board.

Genrich: I believe the biggest challenge facing the district right now is student mental health. We need to be taking more action for the care of our students.

I think we forget that depression isn’t exclusive to adults. It is important to tell our students: “Your feelings are valid, how do we help?” We need to raise more awareness for the resources that are available through the schools, but also in the community. I have a lot of ideas for implementing a system that allows staff and students to check on one another’s well-being and would be more than happy to discuss those further.

Kinney: This question encompasses many topics: funding; testing; academic, career and technical education offerings; and mental health concerns to name just a few. They are forever overlapping and entwining.

Funding since Proposal A (1994) promised fair and equal revenue to all districts; unfortunately, this has not occurred. Today we can no longer look at equal funding but equitable funding; funding for the needs of the students/district.

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‘Buy Local’ may seem like a crusade, to me, it is Peter Rose Wyandotte Warrior

PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER Last month I shared an initiative and campaign from the Michigan Retailers Association that exhorts all of us to spend our money at brick and mortar operations in the state of Michigan. Their Buy Nearby Guy is used to call attention to the benefits of shopping in Michigan, as opposed to steering spending outside of our boundaries, thereby depriving Michigan stores of the revenues that would employ Michigan residents, pay rents to (by and large) Michigan-based landowners, utilize Michigan utilities and service providers that all businesses consume.

I share this thinking as if it’s a religion, as it actually is for me. The impact is profound, either way. As far as it goes, the MRA’s push is beneficial.

Not surprisingly, though, it is nowhere near enough to satisfy my sense of urgency to explain the impact of decisions made along the entire spectrum of options we are presented daily.

Catalogs galore, to our mailboxes every day; call it in, no muss, no fuss. An endless parade of internet sites that put their spin on options that deliver product right to your door with a few clicks.

These options offer free shipping and free returns because they must if they want to have a chance to get your dollars. Returns for these forms of purchasing are massive, and every return reduces the margin that makes them profitable and viable. Freight is not free to them, after all.

These operations are funded by hedge funds and the stock market, and, like Amazon, they are given this leeway to find a foothold in the sea of options out there. But unless the retails are raised to cover these additional expenses, this strategy cannot be maintained.

It’s not economically viable, long term.

Not that you have to care at all about that issue. Any more than you need to worry about what happens to

monies spent at national chain operations that are not based here in Michigan. It is here that I part company with the MRA. After all, they advocate strongly for Walmart, for Target, for Macy’s, for Olive Garden. For all the corporate substitutes for local and independent, which offers more personal and real connectivity and service to you.

The MRA advocates for every operation that invests in Michigan. It’s not without merit, this idea. I don’t trash it. But I don’t like being in the same bucket as all those other operations. And I don’t like it that the MRA doesn’t seem to have any interest in the driving force of the idea that underpins my passion for supporting

But I don’t have the brain power, nor am I gracious enough to think that it’s OK for the Michigan businesses that I comingle amongst to be denied those revenues. Money diverted from local attorneys and bag and box providers, and all manner of other product and service providers, hurts those people that I work among. It’s as simple as that.

Every dollar we don’t spend with locals could have been spent with locals. That’s power, people. I have the choice, don’t I, to help my “friends” and fellow businesses - or to hurt them; and so do you.

It may take a few more steps, it may take a little bit more thought, but the benefit to yourself and your

local and independent: Between 3 and 3 ½ times more money stays local with spending at locals, compared to national chains.

What does this mean? It’s a concept that sounds easy to understand to me, and yet, eyes do glaze over when I say it. Because it’s hard to really define, isn’t it? We’re not talking profitability, in this instance.

That’s a factor as well. But, no - I’m referring to cash flow. Cash, circulating locally. Buying local means 3 to 3 ½ times more cash gets spent with local suppliers and services. Such supplies are purchased and provided by companies that are local to national chain’s own headquarters. It’s only natural. It’s not a criticism, either. For them, that’s a good thing for their local economies, right?

entire community is astounding. It’s precisely like your decision to vote or not. Every vote matters, every dollar matters. You can squander your responsibility and power to affect change with both. Do you? Do you wear those “I voted” stickers? Even if you don’t do you vote, and are you proud of it, protective of it?

I seek the same attitude among everyone that populates the community in which I live, play and do business. I want to see “I Shop Local” buttons and stickers everywhere I go. I want to see a wellspring of support that erupts from everywhere, that nurtures and supports as much local business as possible. So that all of us, in all walks of local life, are more prosperous.

Join in. “I’m in with the in-crowd….”

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Continued from Page 7 concerns of our legislature, administration and teachers. While we do need a measure to see where we are; we need to be consistent with the type of testing we offer and act upon by providing our teachers with appropriate tools and time to offer their students every learning opportunity.

Expansion of our curriculum to Advanced Practice classes to Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities: We are now seeing that the mindset of everychild-goes-to-college has not always been the correct avenue for all. Every student deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential no matter their goals.

We are just now realizing the mental health state of our students, the depth of which we may never fully understand. Wyandotte Public Schools has taken an advanced approach by adding much needed social workers, counselors, and have and are developing peer programs to help students help each other. Continuing to

focus on this subject will help all students reach out and grow together, not feeling alone.

Sutka: The Wyandotte school system continues to do a good job maintaining academics and providing well-rounded ancillary programs to all students. We need to improve the district’s academic achievement levels by properly managing the changes in the student population. Specifically, standard test scores throughout the entire district need to be improved. Proper planning and resources need to be directed in this area to raise scores. Class size is beginning to become an issue as the student population changes. More resources for teachers are needed to provide a better learning environment.

Swiecki: Social media is a growing monster that must somehow be harnessed!

Also, student achievement, test scores and reading levels are areas that require a continued effort – always!

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LIGHTS Continued from Page 5 to studying video game development in college and working in the industry. She expects her experiences with the consortium to help her with that goal.

Wilson eighth-grader Morgan Kirby, now in her second year with the consortium, just finished making a movie, “Truth Be Told,” that was her own idea.

“Me and Galeski both kind of came up with the idea,” Morgan said. “We started writing it a few months ago. It’s a film for everybody that hasn’t been able to express how they feel.”

Movement coach and choreographer Kendra Ray of Saginaw, a volunteer, worked with Morgan, an artist and a talented athlete who plays many sports, on the dance in the film.

Volunteer Jennifer Steele, a teacher in Riverview, is the consortium’s voice instructor.

“Scott brings in a variety of his friends or acquaintances that could be impactful here,” Steele said. “I think it’s cool for such different personalities and backgrounds to come together and complete a project unified.”

Science fiction author Christopher Jones, also a musician, is another adult who volunteers to coach kids in the consortium. So is photographer and videographer Mark Messer of Wyandotte.

“I met Scott when we were both getting haircuts, and he started talking about this group,” Messer said.

“I was a photographer with Ford Motor Co. for 22 years, so I thought I could help. This is my second year with this group. I really like working with the kids.”

Acting coach Lisa Adams lives in Washington, Mi. She is among the adult volunteers who drive to Wyandotte to work with the kids when they meet at the Downriver Council for the Arts every Sunday from October through April.

“I remember Scott talking about how he found as a truant officer that some of these kids have great artistic abilities,” Adams said. “We formed this group and the kids are amazing and talented. We love them.

They’re inspirations. At the first meeting, some are shy, but in two weeks, the ones who aren’t speaking will burst open.”

Noel Galeski isn’t front and center talking about the venture the way her husband is, but she is just as instrumental in it, and seldom gets enough credit, Scott Galeski said. For instance, Noel drives hither and yon picking up kids every Sunday to come to the consortium meeting if they can’t get there on their own, and then drives them home again. She often finds she is cast in the “mom” role when they meet.

“I’m that person who says, ‘Put your phone away,’’’ she said. “I love hanging out with the kids.

A lot of these kids going to school wouldn’t have been friends. They’re from whole different groups and levels. I love seeing them all work together

even though they’re totally different. They all have different ideas, and it’s fun to hear them bounce off each other. You watch these friendships form. After time, they love and support each other. It’s fun to watch them develop it.”

For Roosevelt freshman Olivia Cantwell, getting to know the other consortium students is the best part of the program — and also the hardest part. She is a creative writer and admittedly somewhat introverted.

“I just kind of met Galeski in sixth grade, and the over the years, we just kind of talked,” Olivia said.

“Last year, he asked me if I wanted to be involved in the film group. He said he saw creativity in me.”

Last year she acted in two films and worked with Dominic and Morgan on a drawing project for a film opening. This year, she hopes to act.

Galeski believes with all his heart in the volunteers he recruits and in the talented kids he brings into the consortium.

“This has been hands-down the most gratifying program I have ever been involved with because of its eclectic mix of individuals,” he said. “Why wouldn’t I want to surround myself with brilliance?”

The consortium is free of charge for participants, and all of the instructors are unpaid volunteers. The program is funded out of pocket and by donations.

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The tradition dates to Oct. 12, 1810, when citizens of Munich were invited to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.

A recipe shared recently by Grosse Ile Herb Society member Jeananne Joaquin for Beer Bread prompted me to check my files for German recipes.

Jeananne’s recipe is almost as easy as making the bread with the Beer Bread mix sold by the society at its Herb Fest in May. The mix, offered in a Mason jar, with directions attached, cost $8, with proceeds earmarked for the organization’s scholarship fund.

The Herb Society provides scholarships for two Grosse Ile High School students every year, with additional money raised for the fund at the group’s annual auction in November.

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••• One of the recipes I found in my files was for a German potato salad recipe shared by a Lincoln Park neighbor, Lucille Wilkinson, when I lived in that city. I tweaked her recipe with a version from Cooking Light.

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••• Another recipe was for a traditional German apple dessert, a favorite recipe of former Southgate resident Helga Postell, now living in Venice, Florida, who was a consultant and translator for German and American businesses.

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Q&A for 27th Disctrict Court judicial race

DiSanto Two candidates — Elizabeth DiSanto of Wyandotte and Dino Papadopoulos of Riverview — are running for election to the 27th District Court judicial seat, after Judge Randy Kalmbach announced plans to retire after 20 years on the bench.

The court serves Riverview and Wyandotte.

DiSanto, 43, has been the court’s magistrate since 2009, and a private practice attorney since 2006. She was an assistant prosecuting attorney for the city of Dearborn from 2005-09, and a judicial attorney for Third Circuit Court Judge Kathleen McCarthy from 2002-05.

She earned her law degree in 2001 from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1998 and is a graduate of Divine Child High School.

Papadopoulos, 44, currently conducts contract work on large civil cases. He was an advisory project associate at Deloitte in Detroit in business analytics in 2016-17, working on a large-scale case.

At Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan, he worked in the housing division as a staff attorney, the Elder Law Center as a contract attorney and a law clerk before that. He was a non-legal service specialist with Child Protective Services in 2011-2012 in the Michigan Department of Human Services. He was a staff attorney in three circuits in Florida under elected public defenders from 2004-08. He also has worked for private attorneys in metro Detroit and on his own practice throughout his career practicing criminal law.

He earned his law degree in 2003 from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Eastern Michigan University in 2000, and is a graduate of Riverview Community High School.

Q: Briefly list your community activities and/or meaningful pro bono work.

DiSanto: I have been a member of Wyandotte Rotary for over nine years, and am a past president. I

am a board member of the Wyandotte Public Schools Scholarship Foundation, an advisory board member of Downriver for Veterans, and ways and means director for the Wyandotte Warriors Hockey Association. I am a member of the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Regional Community Advisory Committee, advisory board secretary and junior varsity volleyball coach for St. John Paul II Catholic School, a member of the Trenton-Riverview Fraternal Order of Police.

My pro bono work includes assisting a nonprofit in reviewing and establishing bylaws, and assisting individuals without compensation in family law matters and criminal matters Papadopoulos: I am a member of the Riverview Community Neighborhood Watch. I have worked with nonprofits and the government for a low salary, dedicating my days to those who need it most. Through Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan, I represented veterans in Detroit who faced homelessness and Wayne County seniors who were struggling. My work for the state of Florida was fulltime, and was dedicated to serving indigent clients. I also investigated child abuse and neglect for the state of Michigan as a service specialist serving Wayne County.

Q: How do you feel about “creative sentencing,” such as sentencing offenders to classes, treatment programs, mental health counseling or to get a GED? DiSanto: I think many defendants would benefit from “creative sentencing.” One of the visions I have, if elected, is to establish a Downriver Mental Health Court at the 27th District Court. Mental health is an underlying factor in many cases that come before the court. I also think treatment programs, as well as Veterans Court can be of significant assistance to an offender. My belief is to also hold an offender/ defendant accountable for his/her actions/inactions/ decisions.

Papadopoulos: Generally, programs that address social service needs have great value, and I have seen lives turned around by those programs. For some, it is the first time they have had to address the issue that might have contributed to their criminal charge, and the first time they will receive counseling. The chances of success increase if there is a sentence of probation that is specific to that defendant, that addresses all concerns that might lead to recidivism, and that avoids a one-size-fits-all approach to different programs.

Finally it should be stressed that probation is not a given, it is an alternative to jail. There are some cases that do not require probation or programs. When the crime committed does not correlate to what a social service program addresses, that person is increasing the burden on the probation department and the court’s resources. Probation and these programs should be focused on those who do have a deficiency that can be addressed.

Q: District court has been called the “people’s

Papadopoulos court.” Will you please comment on that, and on bearing the responsibility of serving as a judge in a district court.

DiSanto: For many people, the only contact they will ever have with a court is a district court. As a judge in a district court, it would be my responsibility to ensure all people entering our court are treated with respect and dignity and to be informed. Another vision I have, if elected, is to flex the court hours so that once a month, the court would be open later than traditional hours. The purpose of this is to allow those that cannot take the day off of work without penalty, or without pay, to address a traffic ticket to avail themselves of the opportunity to appear in court.

The district court should be accessible to all. I would also like to allow more online accessibility for individuals to schedule their court dates, etc. It is also the responsibility of a judge of the district court to inform the community as best as possible. One way I would like to accomplish this is to bring the court back into the schools, both high school and middle school in both communities.

Papadopoulos: First off, I would also add that another reason to call it the people’s court is that we still elect our state judges and it is our court. There are states who have judges that are appointed. We need to show that Michigan should not become one of those states. There has been a movement since 2009 to attempt to convert states to this appointmentbased system, something that in my opinion would destroy the idea that we the people choose who sits on the bench, not a single person or small group.

The responsibility our local judges have is to maintain fairness and impartiality. This means that they are not beholden to any other person or organization, and that they are willing to assess each case without bias or consideration outside the scope of their duties. This is crucial, since judges spend a SEE Q&A, Page 17

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Willow Tree celebrates 50th anniversary

Happy 100th, Mary The Wyandotte Police Dept. has had several calls over the years to Mary Giaimo’s home.

These are generally very simple calls like helping her with her furnace, arranging for snow shoveling, checking on a strange noise, etc.

The officers have come to know Mrs. Giaimo quite well and find her to be a very sweet and independent lady.

But Giarmo had not been heard from or seen in a while, so officers went to check on her to make sure she

was well.

She was, and during the visit they learned that she was going to be turning 100 years old. They learned that she did not have any birthday plans and that she loves Italian food The officers asked her if they could take her out to celebrate her birthday and she was ecstatic.

The officers worked to organize a 100th Birthday dinner/celebration at Portofino for the young lady, which took place on Oct. 22nd.

Wyandotte mayor Joe Peterson, congresswoman Debbie Dingell and others helped owners Peter and Janelle Rose celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Willow Tree, the iconic women’s wear store that has helped anchor Wyandotte’s downtown for half a century.

The Willow Tree, which started as a women’s department inside the Chelsea’s Menswear store, became its own free-standing business in 1968. Willow Tree expanded eventually to 17 Detroit area stores before the owners sold off all but the original flagship location. The party will continue for the Roses as soon Chelsea will celebrate its amazing 75th anniversary.

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Q: What qualities make a good district court judge? Do you feel you possess those qualities?

Beyond your education and legal skills, why are you qualified for this job?

DiSanto: I think good temperament, good reasoned thinking, consistent rulings and good docket management, among others, are some qualities that make a good district court Judge. I feel I possess those qualities, as well as some additional qualities.

I do as much as I can to stay in touch with the community. I have been the magistrate of the 27th District Court since 2009. This has allowed me to learn some of the processes of the court that I may not have otherwise learned. I have also worked as a judicial attorney for a circuit court judge which allowed me to learn acceptable practices and much more.

Papadopoulos: A good district court judge is one who has no objective that stands in the way of carrying out their duties. Decisions have to be made that are not always popular, where emotional and personal considerations must be cast aside. I have represented criminal defendants, investigated child

abuse and neglect and fought for low income seniors and homeless veterans. This is an excellent way to feel what it really means to develop a thick skin.

The possibility of a negative opinion of me is not a consideration I have if the actions I take are proper.

I grew up in Riverview, became the first Riverview wrestler to make it to the finals match in the state tournament, and maintained good grades for a reason.

The teachers and coaches here were demanding, and it is only later in life that I gained a true appreciation for how lucky we are. Now I live on the same street I grew up on, and that my wife grew up on. I have seen many other courts and experienced so many other places to live and I choose this place.

I choose to do all I can to make a difference, and it means so much that my two sons can go to the same schools and have those same opportunities. I try to teach them one thing above all others, that you do what is right regardless of what others might think, and that you never give up on yourself.

Q: Do you have any plans to bring the court into the schools, as some judges have done? How might holding a court session in high school make an impact on students?

DiSanto: Yes, I would like to bring the courts back into the schools. I would like to have it in the high schools and the middle schools. Holding a court session in high school is impactful on students because it is happening in front of them. Sometimes, young individuals do not believe something happens unless they see it happening. Further, many students

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Papadopoulos: The answer depends on the type of experience you are bringing to the school. I have been involved in a court proceeding before a school, and found that it would be a more positive experience if these sessions are reserved for those cases where someone has successfully completed probation or some other program. They can then witness firsthand how the court can actually help people become good citizens and good neighbors.Q: For example, I did take part in court sessions held outside of the 36th District Court that occurred in a local soup kitchen, but those were the final hearings conducted after successful completion of the “Street Court” program. Similar positive court hearings in our district is something that a large student SEE body could benefit from viewing at their schools.

Everyday court proceedings still involve human beings, so we have to balance the needs of educating the public with maintaining every citizen’s dignity.

I think that administratively it might be more beneficial to have smaller student groups come to the courthouse, which is open to the public, so that they may observe proceedings. It should be those students who have demonstrated an interest in government and in history, who wish to someday take part in the process or to understand the reality of court proceedings.

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With the top-half of the Downriver League consisting of five tough squads fighting for playoff spots, the Roosevelt Bears found themselves in the unfamiliar position of needing a win in the regular season finale against league rival Melvindale on Oct. 19 to secure a playoff spot.

And, after a slow start and some shaky moments, the Bears got what they needed with a 28-14 win.

It was Roosevelt’s sixth win of the season and resulted in an automatic berth in the Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason.

The Bears have made the playoffs every year since 2006 but lost three regular-season games for the first time since that season.

Despite having just six wins this year, the Bears earned a first-round home game when they drew (54) Livonia Franklin in the first round. That game was Oct. 26.

The win over Melvindale to close the regular season was a messy one.

The Bears, who suffered two first-half pass interceptions and a blocked punt, trailed at one point 14-0 and were down 14-6 at halftime after missing an extra point.

But Roosevelt roared back with three second-half touchdowns to secure the victory.

Jalin Pitchford (6) and Hayden Loya (13) helped Roosevelt to six wins and another playoff birth.

Quarterback Jalin Pitchford threw three touchdown passes - two the Chance Persondek and one to Hayden Loya - and Donte Epps scored on a four-yard fourth quarter run to secure the win.

Pitchford’s TD were all memorable.

The first came when he fired a sideline pass to Persondek, who broke a tackle and raced to the endzone to complete a 29-yard scoring play.

The second was a 44-yard rainbow bomb that Persondek caught in stride and the third was a 25-yard bullet that Loya snatched out the the air brilliantly.

The Bears finished the game with 262 total yards and the defense stepped up with a pass interception and two fumbles recoveries in the second half.

Carlson 14, Wyandotte Roosevelt 7 Both defenses shined on Oct. 12, but the Marauders improved to 7-1 with a 14-7 victory over the Bears.

Carlson scored in each of the first two quarters and held a significant advantage in time of possession in the early going.

“They had a couple good drives in the first half and really controlled the clock,” Adams said. “They played well defensively, but there were opportunities that we had and didn’t take advantage of.”

The Bears ran only 19 offense plays and three total possessions in the first two quarters and had some missed opportunities in the opening half, including a blocked field goal.

The offense began to show life after the intermission with the Bears getting on the board after the break on a 15-yard touchdown run from Christian Cooper.

Roosevelt’s defense held for the second half, keeping Carlson off the board thanks in large part to preventing chunk plays from the Marauders.

“The key factor was that we didn’t give up the big play in the second half,” Adams said. “Offensively, we really just started moving the ball and getting some first downs.”

Despite moving the ball better down the stretch, Roosevelt could not break through for the game’s equalizer in the fourth quarter and came up short on a pair of fourth down conversions. The second attempt came on a 4th-and-5 that saw Pitchford roll out on a pass play and come up a few inches short on the ensuing scramble.

“We played well enough defensively to win the game and that was a good team that we went up against,” Adams said.

Wyandotte Roosevelt 30, Southgate Anderson 0 On Oct/ 5, Roosevelt hosted neighboring rival

Southgate Anderson and stomped the Titans with a huge second half en route to a 30-0 win.

The first half was low scoring with the lone points coming on a 37-yard field goal off the foot of senior Josh Castillo in the second quarter.

Whatever Adams said at the break worked as the Bears poured it on in the second half, scoring 27 unanswered points after the intermission, including 20 in the third quarter.

“We definitely got off to a slow start in this win, but it was nice to get things going in the second half against a rival like Jalin Pitchford Southgate,” Adams said.

Cooper turned in another solid effort on the ground with 109 yards and a touchdown on only 10 carries.

Pitchford completed 7-of-13 passes for 110 yards and one score and added another touchdown on the ground.

Chance Persondek led Roosevelt pass catchers with five catches for 101 yards and a touchdown while sophomore Richard Clark hauled in a 58-yard touchdown pass from senior Joe Deichelbohrer.

Junior Hayden Loya had a pair of interceptions in the win and senior Joseph Dull had an interception to go along with 10 tackles for the Bears.

Wyandotte Roosevelt 17, Trenton 14 The Bears hit the road on Sept/ 28 for a tough road matchup with a strong Trenton Trojan team and came home with a hard-fought 17-14 victory after a clutch field goal in the waning minutes.

Tied 14-14, the Bears turned to Castillo with just over a minute remaining in regulation and the senior delivered a 42-yard game-winning field goal.

Roosevelt’s defense set the tone throughout this contest, holding the Trojans to five first down and only 39 offensive plays.

It was a “three yards and a cloud of dust” sort of day for the Bears offense this evening as the team rushed for 128 yards on 39 attempts. Roosevelt was led by Donte Epps with 47 yards on six carries.

Pitchford was 10-of-23 for 167 yards and threw a pair of first half touchdown passes to Persondek and Keshawn Stanley.

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Bear runners hope hard work pays off at end of the season I am really proud of our team so far. We have come a long way from the beginning of the season.” ~ Roosevelt coach Jordan Thackery Shane Preston Wyandotte Warrior

As championship season approaches, the Roosevelt boys’ cross country team will look to capitalize on its season-long progression and team improvement and turn its hard work into a trophy this fall.

The Bears have consistently battled with the other strong programs in the top half of the Downriver League this season and aims to take another step forward when racing for a title at the end of the season.

The league season began on Sept. 18 when Roosevelt traveled to Elizabeth Park with the rest of the Downriver League and turned in a fourth-place team finish at the DRL Jamboree No. 1.

Roosevelt (97) finished behind Woodhaven (41), Allen Park (76) and Southgate Anderson (77) in the team standings.

Colin Metzger turned in the lone top-10 finish for the Bears with a ninthplace run of 18:13.

Jared Blum (14th) and Gabe Mullins (19th) each finished in the top-20 while Steven Breton (27th), Nicklas Slone (28th), Samuel Rankine (30th) and Seth Noggle (44th) all turned in solid performances for Roosevelt.

The Bears got another crack at their Downriver competition in the DRL Jamboree #2 on October 2 at Patriots Park and improved their team finish with a third-place effort.

Woodhaven was the top team with 54 points followed by Allen Park (82), Roosevelt (97) and Southgate Anderson (110).

Blum was the top Roosevelt runner with a 10th-place run of 18:01 and was joined by Metzger (15th) and Rankine (19th) in the top-20.

Mullins (26th), Slone (27th), Noggle (30th) and Breton (42nd) also contributed for the Bears.

Roosevelt coach Jordon Thackery noted the growth of his team this season and is excited to see what they can do with a league championship on the line.

“I am really proud of our team so far,” said Thackery, who expects a top-

three finish for the Bears in the DRL Championship. “We have come a long way from the beginning of the season.”

“Everyone on our team has hit a PR this season, which is great to see when it happens because it is an accumulation of all of their hard work translating to the race.”

The Bears have had several nonleague meets this season with the most recent being the Downriver Gabriel Richard Invite at Patriots Park on October 13 where the Bears turned in a sixth-place team finish.

Dearborn Divine Child (84) finished first followed by Woodhaven (132), Grosse Ile (135), Allen Park (136), Riverview (174) and Roosevelt (179).

Metzger turned in the top finish for Roosevelt in 22nd-place (17:31.9) and was followed by Mullins (27th), Slone (30th), Rankine (43rd), Noggle (57th), Conner Paolino (75th) and Alec Brovont (79th).

On October 6, the Bears competed in the Wayne County XC Championship at Willow Metropark and placed 16th in the 30-team field.

Plymouth (34) finished first followed

by Grosse Pointe North (104) and Salem (117).

Blum paced the Bears with a 68th-place run followed by Mullins (71st), Metzger (72nd), Slone (102nd), Rankine (119th) and Breton (129th).

On Sept. 29, Roosevelt ran in the Coaching Legends Classic at Huron Meadows Metropark and placed fifth in an 18-team field.

Metzger led the way for Roosevelt with a 28th-place run followed by point-scorers Mullins (34th), Slone (41st), Blum (48th) and Rankine (50th).

One week prior, the Bears competed at the Monroe Jefferson Invitational on September 22 at Sterling State Park and finished eighth.

Metzger was the top Roosevelt runner with a 39th-place finish followed by Blum in 49th, Mullins in 52nd, Breton in 71st and Slone in 73rd.

After Thursday’s Downriver League Championship, the Bears will travel to Gibraltar Carlson on October 27 for Regionals.

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The Roosevelt girls’ cross country team wasted little time this fall racking up the miles during difficult workouts and a tough invitational schedule with the hopes of being in the position to compete for a league championship this October.

The Bears have done just that.

With a pair of top-three league meet finishes under their belts, the Bears head into the championship season hungry for some hardware after a season of hard work.

On Sept. 18, the Bears narrowly missed out on a first-place team finish at the DRL Jamboree No. 1 at Elizabeth Park.

Allen Park finished first with 50 points followed closely by Roosevelt with 58 with Southgate Anderson finishing third with 88.

Seniors Jordyn Burks (7th – 21:19) and Gabby Feltz (8th – 21:20) each turned in top-10 finishes for the Bears while Laila Correa (11th), Madison Clark (15) and Aubrey Migoski (17th) all delivered solid runs for the runnersup.

The second jamboree of the season was a bit more strenuous for Roosevelt on Oct. 2 at Patriots Park as the Bears fell to third place behind repeat winner Allen Park (39) and Woodhaven (68).

Burks (10th – 22:04) was the top finisher for Roosevelt and was joined in the top-20 by Correa (12th), Migoski (13th) and Feltz (15th) while Paige Chinavare finished 37th, Lily Gauvin came in 42nd and Noelle Robertson finished 47th.

“The Jamboree No. 2 was a rough one for us,” Roosevelt coach Megan Davis said. “The times were slow, and we didn’t compete against the other schools as well as I’d hoped.”

Despite the room for

improvement, Roosevelt’s performances during its two league meets match with what Davis is hoping for at the DRL Championships Meet.

“Our team goal moving forward is to be in the top-three at our league meet,” Davis said.

Roosevelt trained vigorously throughout the season to prepare for the league championship, which included several competitive invitationals along the way.

On Sept. 22, the Bears competed in the Monroe Jefferson Invitational at Sterling State Park and placed eighth as a team.

Burks (20th – 21:16.49)) was the top runner for Roosevelt, followed by Feltz (39th), Migoski (42nd), Correa (47th) and Clark (67th).

The Bears kept working one week later with a trip to Huron Meadows Metro Park for the Coaching Legends Classic and again turned in an eighth-place finish.

Feltz (29th) and Burks (30th) finished back-to-back and were followed closely by Correa (33rd), Migoski (39th).

Chinavare (98th) and Gauvin (102nd) also ran well for the Bears and Davis was impressed by the improvement each runner showed during this invitational.

“Just about every girl had a season best at Coaching Legends,” Davis said.

On Oct. 6, the Bears ran in the Wayne County Championship at Willow Metropark and finished 13th in the 27-team field.

Burks finished 50th to pace the team followed by Feltz in 57th, Correa in 62nd and Migoski in 66th.

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Roosevelt tennis team makes state-meet cut Hank Minckiewicz Wyandotte Warrior

The Roosevelt tennis program entered the 2018 season with a brandnew coach and a lineup filled with inexperienced players.

It looked like a season with a steep upslope.

But coach Joe Loselle and his squad took it one step at a time and last week they scored 11 points at regionals, tied for second place with Allen Park and thus qualified for the Division 2 state finals.

“I don’t think anyone thought we would be making it to states, but all of these boys came together and proved them wrong,” said Loselle.

The Bears were a longshot to still be playing this late in the season, but hard work and steady improvement got them to this point.

“It was a tremendous season for us,” said Loselle. “We really came together collectively and achieved the goal that we set out to obtain from the start of the season. I have seen huge strides of

I don’t think anyone thought we would be making it to states, but all of these boys came together and proved them wrong.

improvements from a team that only returned one guy from the lineup last season.”

At regionals, the Bears reached the championship round in three flights.

Zach Crosby took first at No. 4 singles, Elliot Bernaiche was second at No. 3 singles and the team of Nick Hickey and Ryan Marchena took second at No. 4 doubles. On the way to his silver medal performance, Bernaiche knocked off a player he had lost to earlier this season.

“Other than (those players), everyone had a job to do, which was to win their first match and they did that,” said Loselle.

Before heading to regionals, the team tied for fourth in the league. At the league meet, Crosby took first place and

No. 4 doubles Marchena and Hickey took second place.

With the league meet performance, Crosby is 23-2 this season. Here are the season records for Roosevelt’s other starters: No. 1 Ryan Kuzma, 7-14; 2 singles Emilio Plasenscia, 9-14; 3

singles Bernaiche, 15-10; 1 doubles Lucas Mitsch/Zakk Ciaravino, 13-9; 2 doubles Nick Cowgar/Hunter Segrest 13-8; 3 doubles Matthew Trusewicz/ Jason Johnson/Dorian Soto, 15-8; and 4 doubles Hickey/Marchena, 14-6.

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runners Continued from Page 21 adjustments showed on Oct. 13 during the Bears’ fourth-place team finish in the Downriver Gabriel Richard Invite at Patriots Park.

Burks (18th) and Migoski (21st) each took All-Area honors with their top-25 finishes while teammates Correa (26th) and Feltz (29th) just missed out.

Migoski bested her previous personal best by 26 seconds while fellow freshman Chinavare (53rd) set a new PR by 24 seconds.

Battle-tested throughout a grueling fall season, Davis is pleased with the progress her team has made this year.

“Our top four girls are doing a good job of sticking together and finding each other in races,” Davis said.

“They all train together and push each other in practices as well as races.”

“Our (5th-7th) are continuing to improve as well. They are getting better at racing other girls and picking up their speed at different points in the race.”

The Bears competed in the

The Roosevelt tennis team tied for second place at regionals with Allen Park and qualified for the Division 2 state meet, along with the Jaguars and regional champ Carlson.

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Laila Correa (970) helped the Roosevelt girls cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Gabriel Richard Downriver meet.

Downriver League Championship on Thursday at Lake Erie Metropark and will compete at Regionals on October 27 at Gibraltar Carlson.

Outside of a recent disappointing one-side loss to likely Downriver League champion Trenton, the Roosevelt girls swim team has had an excellent season.

The Bears were second - to Trenton - at the Downriver Classic in Allen Park, and, until losing to the Trojans, the Bears were unbeaten in Downriver League dual meets.

The meeting between Trenton and Wyandotte was a battle between undefeated league-leading teams, but a real showdown never materialized.

“We’ve been doing very well this season, but Trenton just beat us,” said Roosevelt coach Sue Alt. “We did not have a great day.”

Part of the issue, as it often is against Trenton was teams size. The Trojans came into the meet boasting 48 swimmers, while the Bears countered with just 22.

But while the loss to Trenton was bad news, there was other news that was not. At the recent SMISL meet, the Bears made state-meet qualifying cuts in three events.

Julia Gutierrez made the grade in the

100 freestyle, Marissa Woida made it in the 50 freestyle and the 200 freestyle relay team of Gutierrez, Woida, Sydney LaBell and Mackenzie Patten also punched its ticket for the finals.

“It was a very exciting day to make those cuts,” said Alt. “We don’t always have a great number of freestylers, but this year we have a bunch of talented ones.”

In addition to the swimmers that have qualified, Alt said the 400 free relay team (Gutierrez, Woida, LaBell and Haley Bitner) is close to making the cut and also close to setting a school record. She added that Woida, who won the diving at the Downriver Classic and who has been to the state meet before, also likely will be a statemeet competitor, but she has to qualify at regionals at the end of the season.

The Bears face dual meets with Lincoln Park and Dearborn Divine child before heading off into Downriver League meet action. This year’s league meet will be hosted by Wyandotte on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1-2.

The Division 2 state meet will be Nov. 16-17.

Roosevelt volleyball team fighting hard as season winds down Shane Preston Wyandotte Warrior

The Roosevelt volleyball team spent much of the past month on the road against tough league opponents and came out of this stretch with a 4-3 record against league opponents heading into the latter parts of the fall season.

On Sept. 13, Roosevelt traveled to Melvindale and swept the Cardinals 257, 25-23, 25-19.

Kayla Kemeny had 19 digs, Emma Adams had 10 digs and two aces, Madi Gonzalez added eight digs and four kills, Lizzie Gilbert had six kills and Shantynae Atwater had 11 assists in the win.

The following week, the Bears traveled to Allen Park on September 20 and fell the Jags 17-25, 11-25, 16-25.

Emma Swilka had eight digs and two aces in the loss while Grace Witkowski added three kills.

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The Bears dropped another road matchup on September 25 to Taylor 1625, 18-25, 13-25.

Gonzalez had six kills and two aces for Roosevelt.

Two days later, the Bears returned to Wyandotte and defeated Lincoln Park 25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 15-6.

Atwater had 26 assists and 11 digs, Swilka had 17 digs, Haley Luna chipped in 19 digs and eight kills, Gonzalez had 11 digs and nine kills, Kemeny had 21 digs and Emily Ostowski had eight kills for the Bears.

Taking a break from league play, the Bears competed in the Saline Invitational on September 29.

In pool play, Roosevelt fell to host Saline (12-25. 5-25), Brighton (7-25, 10-25) and Fenton (12-25, 5-25).

In the silver playoffs of the invite, Roosevelt fell to Manchester 17-25.

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Atwater had 20 assists on the day while Ostrowski added nine kills, Ellie Sawicki had five kills and three blocks, and Luna added 13 digs and two blocks.

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Wyandotte Roosevelt 47, Dearborn Edsel Ford 0 On September 21, the Bears took out their frustrations from the prior week’s loss to Allen Park on Edsel Ford with a 47-0 drubbing of the Thunderbirds at home.

A scoreless first quarter quickly Roosevelt racked up 310 yards rushing on the day and were led by the electric Pitchford with 95 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.

Stanley, Oscar Valenzuela, and Romance Keyser each scored on the ground for Roosevelt and Dull added 67 yards rushing, highlighted by a 63yard run.

Pitchford only attempted six passes in the victory and completed three of them for 90 yards and a touchdown.

Persondek hauled in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Pitchford and added a score on special teams with a 47-yard punt return.

Along with Cooper’s offensive

Trenton and were swept by the Trojans 10-25, 12-25, 12-25.

Kemeny had five digs in the loss while Gilbert added three aces.

The Bears rebounded on Oct. 9 with a win over Southgate Anderson 25-20, 17-25, 25-20, 25-20.

Atwater had 39 assists in the win while Gonzalez added 14 kills and 16 digs.

Luna had 12 digs, eight kills and three blocks, Kemeny contributed 14 digs and Swilka added 13 digs.

On Oct. 11, the Bears recovered after dropping the first game to defeat Taylor 23-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-21.

Atwater had 41 assists, Luna had 18 digs, nine kills and three aces and Sawicki had seven kills and two blocks.

Hayley Sands had seven kills in the win and Swilka added 14 digs.

On October 13, competed against a stacked field in the Chippewa Valley Invite.

The Bears fell to Troy (11-25, 16-25), Utica (18-25, 10-25), Ann Arbor Huron (11-25, 21-25) and L’Anse Creuse (2325, 16-25). production in recent weeks, Roosevelt has gotten a number of stellar weekly contributions that haven’t showed up in the box score.

Adams credited senior linebackers Dull and Epps for their work on the defensive side of the ball while seniors Quin Regan and Brad Frye have served as pillars on the Roosevelt offensive line.

“They’ve done a good job of stepping up and playing hard,” Adams said. “We’ve got to continue to have those guys play well for us.

On Friday, the Bears scheduled regular season finale at Melvindale was played at Roosevelt due to field renovations in Melvindale.

Taking the win-or-go-home mentality, Roosevelt cares little about the 2-6 record of the Cardinals and instead is focusing on the reasons that their finale is a must-win game.

“We’ve never been a program that’s underestimated our opponents,” Adams said. “We’ve got to show up and be ready to play and get to 6-3 so that we can get an opportunity to get into the playoffs again and see what happens.”

“If I’m a senior right now, I want to play for as long as I can.”

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The beer is here Do you enjoy craft beer? Then Bacon Memorial Library has an event for you.

No beverage—other than water, obviously—has done more for Michigan than beer.

Of course, Michigan is not the only state that has beer. But Michigan is the only state that has Michigan beer. But has taken a long time for Michigan craft beer to catch on and for this state to build that sense of pride.

William Rapai, author of The Perfect Pint: My Journey with Michigan Craft Beer, will take us back to the early days of Michigan craft beer and explain what craft beer is, why it took so long to catch on, why it’s so popular today, and what makes Michigan craft beer better.

William Rapai is a former newspaper editor who has worked for the Detroit Free Press and The Boston Globe. He is also the author of Lake Invaders; Invasive Species and the Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes, which is published by Wayne State University Press. His first book, The Kirtland’s Warbler; The Story of a Bird’s Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It, was published in 2012 by University of Michigan Press.

He lives in Grosse Pointe and has visited more than 100 of the state’s 300-plus breweries.

The event s Oct. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m.and is open to those over the age of 21.

Trunk or Treat Wyandotte’s Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a Trunk or Treat event for kids on Oct. 28 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Come in your costume for treats,crafts and fun The church is located at 465 Oak Street.

Trick or treat Could trick-or-treating at the Bacon Library get any better?! Yes! Plan to attend the first annual Bacon Trick-or-Treat Book Walk. Children will experience the book, Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson as they trick-or-treat through the 1st and 2nd floor of the Bacon House. Groups will

run every 15 minutes from 2-5pm.

Health Mantra Meditation: Held the fourth Thursday of each month through December at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital; located in Multi-Purpose Room A of the hospital, 2333 Biddle Avenue All sessions begin at 5 p.m.

Story Time Kids from 0 to 5 can enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and group activities several times a week at the Bacon Memorial Library.

Baby Story time (0-18 months) is 10-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays; Toddler Story Time (18-36 months) is Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-10:30 a.m. and Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Tuesday from 11-11:30 a.m.

Call the library at 246-8357 to register.

Library cards A library card can be your ticket to big discounts.

A card, available at Bacon Memorial Library can unlock free or discounted passes to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, cultural destinations and more.

Stop in at the library at 45 Vinewood and get your card today.

Meals on Wheels The Wayne County Congregate Nutrition Meals program offers meals Monday through Friday from 11:1511:45 at the Copeland Center.

A 24-hour reservation notice is required. The meals carry a suggested $3 donation cost.

Make a reservation or find out more from Angie Benson at 324-7279 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Drop-in hockey Yack Arena hosts adult drop-in hockey from 9:30-10:50 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday.

The program is open to players over the age of 18 and costs $6 per player.

Goalies are free. Each session is limited to 22 players and is operated on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Helmets and protective gear are mandatory.

Senior activities There is plenty of fun to be had at Wyandotte Copeland Senior Center.

The center offers daytime socials every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and evening socials every third Friday from 6-9 p.m. Pool playing is permitted during the socials.

The center also hosts drop-in card games. Play pinochle and Euchre on Mondays from noon-3 p.m.; Bridge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursdays; and duplicate bridge from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays.

The Copeland Center is located at 2306 Fourth Street. The phone number is 324-7275.

Open skating Wyandotte Yack Arena is available daily for open skating sessions.

Monday through Friday the rink is open from 11 a.m. - noon for adults only and from noon-1:20 p.m. for all skaters. On the weekend, the arena is open to all skaters. Saturday’s times are from noon-1:20 p.m. and Sunday’s are 4-5:20 p.m.

The cost for residents of Wyandotte and Riverview is $4. The fee is $3 for those under 17 and over 60. The nonresident fee is $1 more.

Pet Adoption Foster Homes: Foster homes are critical to STH’s ultimate goal of saving animals lives. Local shelters and pounds simply do not have the room to take all the animals they encounter. In parallel, we often, do not have enough foster homes.

Pet Adoption Center (PAC) Volunteer: The Pet Adoption Center is open to the public every Saturday, but the group is seeking volunteers to fill roles seven days a week caring for the cats in this facility. Volunteers are needed for general housekeeping, data entry and animal caregiver.

Petsmart Habitat Cleaner: If you are looking for ‘hands-on’ time with the cats, volunteering as a Petsmart Habitat Cleaner may be the perfect place for you! We currently have animals at Petsmart in Canton, MI on Ford Rd. (next to IKEA) and soon at Petsmart in Woodhaven.

Student Involvement - Age 12 and

Up: Shelter to Home is pleased to be able to offer many opportunities for students to obtain community service hours. We are happy to provide students with a letter for their school if needed.

You can contact STH at 734-5563135.

Garden Club The Wyandotte Club seeks to involve citizens in community projects, interesting programs, field trips and workshop. The Garden Club also assists the Beautification Commission at Dig In events each year. Beginners and advanced gardeners are all welcome to attend our meetings. Yearly dues for the The Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from the months of September to June. Meeting times vary each month.

Day meetings are at 1 p.m., evening meetings are at 7 p.m at First United Methodist Church, 72 Oak Street. The club does not meet during the summer months.

You may contact the Garden Club via email at wyandottegardenclub@ gmail.com for more information.

Help student musicians The Wyandotte Public Schools Music Program is seeking donations of used instruments in any condition.

The program is in desperate need of instruments and donations for purchase of instruments for students in elementary through high school.

If you would like to donate an instrument, please complete a form and drop your instrument off at the Board of Education Office located at 639 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192.

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lions International Lions Club International focuses on sight and hearing conservation.

Membership is open to all downriver citizens.

Meetings are Wednesdays at 12:15 pm at Polonus Restaurant, 1744 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan. Contact Richard Bialobrzeski at 734-283-2295 for more information.

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Do you travel to see fall colors? Where do you go?

“We have. The Rose City, Mio, Fairview and Alpena area. It’s always beautiful.”

Cheryl Komosa

“Yes, I went up to Lucerne and went to Kensington Metropark.”

Becky Bonner

“Cadillac, Michigan. My brother and his family live there.”

Mary Ann Schrock

“I go to Ludington or Mackinaw City. They’re on the Great Lakes.”

Wally Hayden

“Just this weekend, I went to Traverse City. Maybe it was too early, but there were still some good colors there.”

Eric Setzke

“”We go to Wallbridge, Indiana. My boyfriend’s parents live there.”

Brandy Radoback and Kelsey Sobczyk

“Yes, we travel to Charlevoix and the Traverse City area. Since I grew up in Wyandotte, I enjoy driving down Biddle. I take the long way to school.”

Jennifer Schwein

“Probably, the Upper Peninsula.

The Frankfort area, too. I lived in Nashville for three years. They have beautiful fall color.”

Hannah Schultz

“Sometimes. Usually I go up to Kensington and West Branch.”

Glen Burt

“Historically, it used to be along US12. I always loved that.

Sometimes, I’d attend a football game in Hillsdale just to see the colors.”

Guy Rupert

“I guess I just enjoy whatever I see. My backyard brings forth beautiful colors. I grow Carolina Creepers. They’re summer plants that burst forth with a beautiful red.”

Laura Peregord

“Usually, Houghton Lake. I lived up there 15 years. It’s beautiful scenery and fresh air.”

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