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Keeping it all in the family

Costa Ciungan paying tribute to restaurant legacy of two grandfathers

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Today, not only does Ciungan coach at Grand Valley, but he is also the head coach at the Wyandotte Rowing Club, where he is currently putting together a training plan for the competitive program.

And, like Virgil, he plans to stay actively involved with all aspects of rowing.

“I keep in contact with (Grosse Ile high school coach Scott Sitek),” Ciungan said. “I like to help out anyway I can and I am active in the Alumni Rowing Association, so we can help support the program.”

Ciungan said more than just being a sport, rowing helped shape the person he is today.

“Rowing - and all sports, really teaches you how to juggle things in your life,” he said. “To succeed you need to have good time management skills.”

And between studying for a Master’s degree, running a successful business and coaching two rowing programs, Ciungan needs time management he can muster.

“Thanks to rowing, I know all about teamwork and balance and that helps me out,” he said.

Despite living during the week in Grand Rapids and running a business in Wayne, Ciungan remains a Downriver guy at heart and admits it. He said if things work out at his current location, he’s like to open more establishments.

“I would definitely like to expand, he said. “And I would definitely look at a Downiver as a second location.”

So if you need that Ciungan’s shrimp fix right now, head out to Wayne, but remember, that old-time taste treat may becoming to a location near you in the not so distant future.

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Ciungan’s Shrimp House. Say the name Downriver and many people swoon.

The Ecorse restaurant was a mainstay Downriver for decades before burning down in 1987. And, although the place has been gone for more than 30 years, people still remember it - especially the food.

If you are one of those people, there is good news - the old recipes have been revived and are back on a menu.

The only catch is, you’ll have to go to Wayne to find them. It’s a small price to pay for those longing to relive the taste of the crispy shrimp, fish and chips and sauteed steak.

Costas Ciungan, grandson of former owner Virgil Ciungan is responsible for the comeback, opening his establishment - Costas Village Bar - in the building formerly occupied by his other grandfather’s business - Gus’ Village Inn and Grill.

It’s a merging of two family legacies.

Virgil Ciungan owned and operated Ciungan’s Shrimp House for nearly six decades. Costas “Gus” Roussakies - Ciungan’s other grandfather - ran Gus’ Village bar from the 50s until the 2000s. The building dates back to 1926.

“Family pride is evident in our bar,” Ciungan says on the establishment’s website. “On one wall, we have framed photographs, some of them black and white, which showcase the generations of the Roussakies and Ciungan families.

Not far away, are framed jerseys of mine that pay tribute to my rowing history and family’s boat-rowing days honor some notable wins in competition.”

Costas and his sister, Katie, were adopted and raised by their aunt,

Family pride is evident in our bar. On one wall, we have framed photographs, some of them black and white, which showcase the generations of the Roussakies and Ciungan families Carolyn, after their mother passed away suddenly when the twins were just 14 years old. Carolyn - one of Virgil’s daughters - worked at the old Shrimp House and is the keeper of the family recipes. Today, she is the day manager at the new restaurant.

Carolyn says the food served up today is the same as you’d remember from years ago at Ciungan’s Shrimp House.

“Obviously, we have a history of restaurateurs in our family,” Costas Ciungan said. “Opening this place is really the merging of two family traditions.”

Ciungan added that both Virgil Ciungan and Gus Roussakies were active members of their community and he hopes to be the same kind of owner.

Ciungan said he is happy with the way customers have responded in the eight months Costas Village Bar has been open.

“We’re getting a lot of customers, the number continues to grow,” he said. “People seem to like the food and environment and we want this to be a place people can come and enjoy

themselves.”

Costas Village bar is located at 35234 W. Michigan Avenue, in downtown Wayne, just east of the historic State Wayne Theatre. The bar is in a cool, old area of downtown and the old photos, newspaper clippings, framed rowing a nice vibe. And the long bar, original to the building in 1926, give the place a comfortable neighbor feel.

With two sides to the bar - a quieter side - and a fun side with billiards and darts, Costas hopes to attract a wide array of different customers.

Costas, who went to high school on Grosse Ile and earned a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State today lives in Wyandotte. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Grand Valley and is an assistant rowing coach there.

And rowing is another family threat that runs through this story.

Virgil was a noted rower in his day and he remained active in the rowing community after his competitive days. Costas says it was Virgil who encouraged him to take up the sport and it has become a big part of his life.

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A hand up, not a hand out

Woman founds Mimi’s Mission to help Downriver working families in need Paula Neuman Wyandotte Warrior

At some point last year, Lisa Vilella, 56, of Wyandotte decided she just couldn’t do it anymore.

She was working full-time, making six figures a year at her successful insurance agency, and working just as hard running the charity, Mimi’s Mission, she founded in 2015.

Something had to give.

It turned out to be the paying job.

Vilella kept renting her Woodhaven insurance office space, and turned it into the office for her charity.

“I had to give up something big to get something bigger,” Vilella said. “I think I’m working just as hard now, but with no paycheck. It’s been a big adjustment.”

She laughed.

“But now I wake up every morning and I’m happy, and my stress level is way down,” she said.

The charity work got started when a friend asked her via Facebook if she could find a way to help get clothing for a young man to wear for his graduation.

Vilella tapped other friends using social media to fill the request.

“By the time we were done, we had clothes for him and clothes for his whole family,” she said. “And another friend asked me to find out where they would like to go to dinner after graduation.”

She found out, and the friend sent her $200 in gift cards for their favorite restaurant to give to the family.

Exhilarated and inspired, she began using social media and word of mouth to fill other needs for people. And the needs just kept coming. The endeavor got so big that she incorporated and registered her charity as a certified nonprofit.

She called it Mimi’s Mission because her four grandchildren call her Mimi (rhymes with Jimmy), and her husband, Jim, says she is always on a mission.

She limits her services to working families Downriver.

Vilella is particular about offering “a hand up and not a hand out” to the thousands of people she helps now through Mimi’s Mission and its many

Photo: Paula Newman

Lisa Vilella holds up a new child’s coat before the doors open to the Copeland Center in Wyandotte for Mimi’s Mission coat giveaway.

programs — including Beds 4 Babes; Puzzle Parents for families with children on the autism spectrum; a food drive for children when they’re home over the holiday break and not getting two meals a day at school; Secret Santa, which allows donors to adopt working families in need, or a senior or veteran who is alone for the holidays; and Toys 4 Downriver to help working families in need ensure a good Christmas for their children — and lots, lots more.

Above all, it’s very important to her to be respectful of those who donate as well as those who benefit from Mimi’s Mission.

“If I take from you this year and give it to a person who’s going to be back again next year, it’s not really respectful of your donation,” Vilella said. “Ninety percent of the people we help are new families to us. We track everything that comes in, everything that goes out, every single person we help and every person that helps us. We run a pretty tight ship. It’s almost like every other program out there is designed to make people dependent, not independent.”

She helps people find jobs when she can, or she connects them with businesses that will fix their cars or hot water heaters or whatever is needed for a discounted price or give them a payment plan. Vilella has an extensive

network of friends and businesses she calls on for help.

“We’ve become a great reference system,” she said.

The Mimi’s Mission office has a pantry stocked with donated hygiene products — shampoo, soap, toilet paper, deodorant, laundry detergent — kitchenware and children’s items such as bottles, formula and clothing. These are things people down on their luck may need and can’t afford to buy.

Vilella started Puzzle Parents last year after she became aware of the many families with autistic children and the hardships they endure as a result.

“One of my ex-clients had a son who was autistic,” she said. “He lost his job, his truck broke, and in desperation, he called a school social worker and said, ‘I don’t know how to do what’s best for my son.’”

The social worker contacted Child Protective Services, and the state agency took the man’s son away from him for nine months. Vilella was horrified.

“That Christmas, we started adopting families, and came across so many that had children with autism,” she said.

“Out of every 100 working families in need, 20 had children with autism. I thought, ‘How bad are the numbers if this is what I’m seeing?’”

So last year, she started the Puzzle

Parents program — a support group and more.

“This is a parent driven group,” Mimi’s Mission website (mimismission. com) states. “They discuss the challenges they need help with and come up with a group resolution and put it into action.”

The group meets twice a month at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wyandotte. It started with about 20 people, and now is up to nearly 100.

“It breaks my heart how many we have to turn away because they’re not Downriver,” Vilella said.

“The parents and siblings are finding comfort in being with other people who actually understand them and live very similar lives,” the website states. “The children on the spectrum are finding comfort in being with friends who are similar to them and are not being set aside.”

The group shares a meal — usually pizza from Vito’s in Lincoln Park, who gives them a discounted price — and the children sit at their own table for socialization.

“The kids also help clean up the tables, because everybody has to have a job,” Vilella said. “We don’t treat them like they have autism. We treat them like a child.”

And at every other meeting, the group holds a birthday party with cupcakes and candles for the kids born in that month.

“These are the children who no one invites to their birthday party, or if they have their own birthday party, no one shows up,” Vilella said. “So they get a birthday party.”

A class of teens from Airport High School in Carleton volunteers to come to the meetings and watch the youngest children. They end up forming relationships with the kids, and babysitting for the families sometimes, Vilella said.

Parents can apply via the website for weighted blankets to help calm their autistic child, and Mimi’s Mission also helps them fill needs such as noisereducing headphones, compression clothing, or in one case, a swing.

“We got a house swing for one kiddo who’s a rocker,” Vilella said. “He’s

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FAMILIES Continued from Page 5 destroyed every piece of furniture in the house with his rocking. You should see him on his swing. He’s so happy.”

Each child’s individual needs are considered.

Mimi’s Mission is about “identifying a problem, identifying a need, and finding a solution,” Vilella said.

“That’s what we do best.”

On Nov. 3, Mimi’s Mission, aided by about 15 volunteers, set up at the Copeland Center in Wyandotte, with help from Joanne Lanagan, program director at the center, and gave away hundreds of brand new children’s coats, glove, hats and scarves, with assistance from the Wyandotte Police Department.

Some parents came with kids wearing only sweatshirts despite the 30-degree temperature. The kids left with smiles, wearing their new coats, hats, gloves and scarves.

Jeri Paonessa of Southgate, another Mimi’s Mission volunteer, organized Cans for Kicks, and gave up two Saturdays a month to receive 24,000 recyclables that ended up providing 30 pairs of shoes and 30 pairs of boots for children in need.

Flashes of inspiration for new programs and initiatives strike Vilella frequently, and her desk is crowded with Post-It notes and pads of paper where she jots down her ideas and takes notes from phone

Photo: Paula Newman

Mimi’s Mission volunteers are ready to help families get new coats for their children.

calls or a barrage of online messages. Many people apply for help from Mimi’s Mission through the website.

She has two computer screens on her desk.

Highly organized, she creates a monthly newsletter, sends Facebook requests and monitors the website continually.

Vilella is in the office at 8 a.m., and gets home about 7 p.m. She has dinner with her husband, and then she is back on her phone until 11 p.m., clearing messages.

She gets up at 2 a.m. to clear more messages for

Mimi’s Mission, and then goes back to sleep until she gets up to go to work.

“I do try to keep up and try to get back to people in a timely fashion, but we don’t have 25 people answering the phone,” she said. “People think we’re like St. Vincent de Paul where we have a ton of people. We have one person, a part-time staff person, and a handful of great volunteers to work the website and Facebook, man the office and do all the fundraising.

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Plaid Friday! Small Business Saturday!

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Where Will YOU Shop?

American Express had a flash of genius a few years ago with their Small Business Saturday promotion.

In the first two years of the campaign, they gave $25 credits on purchases of $25 with an American Express card.

Who would just ignore a free $25? Merchants that did not accept American Express suddenly found themselves on the outside of this deal, and they signed up to be one of the places where people could spend $25 (or more!).

Everyone won. Especially the Small Business community, because the moniker stuck, and the event is now firmly established.

The Friday after Thanksgiving was dubbed Black Friday when the media seized on the idea that this day of the year was when many retailers climbed out of the loss (red) column and into the profit (black) column. That name stuck as well, sadly.

But, very much the opposite of Small Business Saturday, this day was seized by national chains and now, online sellers. This day is totally antithetical to the ideas of shopping locally, and indeed, was the source of inspiration for American Express to bolster the fortunes of a huge portion of their revenue stream because when small businesses fail, American Express suffers.

There are organizations that exist to support local and independent businesses. Shift Your Shopping is

one such company, and they dubbed the Friday before Small Business Saturday “Plaid Friday” to try to encourage the inclusion of small in a day’s regimen of big. Vera Bradley calls this day “Bright Friday” - you get the idea.

For those that find shopping small far more rewarding and satisfying, there is a real need to distance themselves from the mass lunacy, the absurd traffic, the unengaged or non-existent so-called help.

They want and need their own “club.”

This weekend (this season!) is hugely important to retailers. I know it’s important to Big, though, I just can’t care.

When you realize how soulless national chains are, you simultaneously zero in on how much more small businesses feel your purchase. Every purchase matters so much. Every purchase is a statement of support and connectivity - a conscious decision made to go to a small store.

The gratitude that is experienced with each transaction is evident in the eyes, and it makes those of us that make those decisions so glad we were able to endorse them. A smile, a hand shake, a hug or a highfive - it’s all personal and real.

The benefit to the entire community is profound when you spend your dollars “where your house is”;

the region in which you live, and play, and work, and eat and drink and shop. You are an integral cog in the wheel of your community. You’re part of the solution, and a part of what makes your community hum.

I’m a Woodhaven resident, and my businesses are in Wyandotte. We have customers from all of the Downriver communities. We visit other businesses in most of those communities. As do all of you. Our community is Downriver, and it is in our intensely best interests to do everything we can to ensure as much prosperity as we possibly can.

The idea is really beyond argument. Arguing against the idea is declaring indifference to your community.

“Yeah, I live here, but I couldn’t care less about anything that goes on here…” I don’t know anyone that says or feels that.

I do know a lot of people that have never thought of this idea - at all. I do know a lot of people that brag that they do all their shopping online. They simply don’t care about “where the money goes.” how the dollar spent at my store, for instance, bounces all over the place in the area. You spend a dollar in your community, and your dollar is spent over and over again, at business after business, paying salary after salary. The ripple effect is amazing - or not - your call.

Consider the difference in prosperity at the extremes: 100 percent of the business is done at local and independent businesses vs. 100 percent of the business is done elsewhere.

One results in an incredible surge in capital circulating all around us, the other results in all of the local stores closing. Which sounds better?

While some don’t care, there actually is a strong surge that indicate that more and more people are identifying with the ideas and sentiments that I share.

“Local is the New Black!” It feels better, it feels more authentic and real. Infinitely more satisfying experiences, and far more responsible as a civic minded part of the community. It is exciting to see and feel it developing. Make it your mantra. Enjoy yourself when you shop, be happy! Shop Local and Independent - all the time, not just the holidays.

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ASK THE RESIDENTS by SaMya Overall

Do you think the Detroit Lions will make the playoffs?

“I think they have the ability to make it to the playoffs, and I am hopeful that they’ll make it.”

Elissa Cumiskey

“Honestly, no because they have already gotten rid of Golden Tate and he was basically their whole entire offense. That just ruins everything. It throws them off.”

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“Yes they have a lot of heart” Roberto Ramirez

“I do not believe so because they seem to play the game really well in the first half of the game, and then the second half they’ll downfall causing the other team to catch up, which means they have an overall chance of not doing very well.” Isaac Bolton

“No. There’s no way. They have been doing trash this season, and they got rid of one of their best players for a draft pick that’s probably not going to even matter.”

Thomas Kirby

”Possibly, because they are having a better season than normal” Casey Reeves

“I don’t think so. They are 3-3, we all know that’s 50/50, and since they’ve never been to a Superbowl, I don’t think that’s going to be possible this year.”

Tina Weller

“No, the Lions will not make the playoffs because they can’t protect Matthew Stafford and the defense can’t stop anybody.”

Parris Overall

“No because they are not prepared” Laura Gripp

“Sadly, no because I just don’t think they have the grit to persevere.”

Hilary Borowicz

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Rod Rodriguez

“No because of their management, they gotta get the right people in there” Joe Stanley

“No, not at all. They’ve been doing horribly lately, and the trend is getting worse.”

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Patrick Haley

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“Based on their poor performances this season and their poor trade, I do not believe the Lions will make it to the playoffs.”

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” No they will not because their coaching staff is terrible.”

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“No because they keep getting new coaches that shouldn’t be coaches” Kevin Gripp

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Nick Campbel

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Gerry Fivecoat

“No, because they never seem to get things together, when the defense is good the offense is bad and when the offense is good the defense is bad.”

Beth LaBelle

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Liz Rea

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There they go again ... what will be next. Food processors have messed up some of our favorite box-cake recipes by reducing the contents of the boxes, and now a can of pumpkin contains 15 ounces instead of 16, and a can of evaporated milk 12 ounces, not 13, as required in one of my favorite old pumpkin pie recipes. But don’t worry, the following Easy No-Crust Pumpkin Pie calls for cups not cans.

I’ve been on a pumpkin-baking binge this month and will share some old and new favorites. The first couldn’t be easier, and the second is scrumptious and not overpowering with pumpkin.

The third, from a former Westin Hotel chef, is for muffinas similar to those that sold for $1.25 each at Hudson’s when the department store had a bakery.

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Continued from Page 1 Even celebrities are in on the act now, urging us in television and online commercials to “Shop Small.”

Are you listening? It’s worth your time.

We all like “cool” cities and vibrant downtowns, but without our dollars these things are not possible.

Look, I realize it isn’t possible to buy everything small, but this time of year, with gift giving just around the corner, local retailers shine. Do you really want to give another present from a big box? Or another gift card from a chain restaurant? Do you want to get either of those?

That’s why a trip Downtown on Nov. 24 (or any other day of the year) is worth your time. I have brought some of the coolest gifts I have given in Wyandotte.

And why not make a day of it? Have breakfast at Nanna’s Kitchen, or lunch at Joe’s Hamburgers or dinner at Whiskeys. Have a drink at RP McMurphy’s or desert at Sanders As for the gift-giving part, Michigan-made products, sweets, jewelry, clothing - it’s all there for the taking.

Looking for a little bigger gift? Check out the selection at White’s Furniture. My wife and I have bought several pieces there and could not be happier. The leather couch and two chairs are in my living room right now.

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Me? I’m just going to appeal to your intuitive side.

If you don’t spend money with these retailers and I don’t spend money with them, then they go away. It’s that simple.

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Twenty-five votes won challenger Theresa Crnkovich a seat on the Wyandotte Board of Education.

The final vote tally in the Nov. 6 election ended up with incumbents Patrick Sutka (4,925 votes), Michael Swiecki (4,413) and Cynthia Wilson Kinney (4,159) retaining their seats. The other votes went to Crnkovich (4,109), incumbent Kathryn Petrowski Bedikian (4,084) and challengers Kenneth Bearden (2,971) and Spencer Genrich (2,014).

Bedikian lost her seat on the board by 25 votes, and Bearden and Genrich were not elected to the four available seats.

Bedikian, a nurse midwife and faculty member at the The University of Michigan, served on the board for 13 years. She is a Roosevelt High School graduate, and three of her children also graduated from Wyandotte’s high school. Her fourth child attends Wilson Middle School. She is active in the schools as a volunteer, and intends to continue that service.

“Thirteen years is a long time,” Bedikian said. “I remember each initiative, each victory and each struggle. What a privilege it has been to a part of the education of the kids in this town.”

She is proud of her service on the school board, and also serves as a volunteer in many ways for many community ventures. Working the polls on Election Day, she was proud to see young people voting

who were in kindergarten when her tenure on the board began, she said.

Crnkovich also has a child attending Wilson, and one in college who is a Roosevelt graduate. She has a master’s degree in curriculum from The University of Michigan, has worked extensively as a teacher, and currently supervises student teachers for Eastern Michigan University.

She is excited to be able to serve the community as a board member, she said.

“I am grateful for the support from the voters in Wyandotte,” Crnkovich said. “It was an exciting campaign, and I enjoyed meeting students, teachers, parents and citizens, hearing concerns and sharing my viewpoint. As a trustee, I will value all students, support teachers, responsibly fund our schools and champion opportunities for kids in the classroom and extracurriculars. I will be present in our schools, at events and in the community. I will listen, ask questions and remember that every decision the board makes affects your family. I am ready to get to work!”

She expressed thanks to her husband and daughters, other family members and friends, and to the voters who put her in office.

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Celebrating a very special Veteran’s Day David Dyer Wyandotte Warrior

Chelsea’s celebrates 75 years Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson, Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and other friends and dignitaries helped owners Gilbert and Peter Rose celebrate the 75th anniversary of Chelsea Menswear & Tuxedos in downtown Wyandotte earlier this month. Chelsea, which was established in 1943 by family patriarch Benjamin Rose, has remained in Wyandotte for all 75 years, opening first on First Street and moving to its current Biddle Ave. location in 1960. Chelsea offers experienced, knowledgeable and friendly assistance, off-the-rack suits for all budgets, impressive top-quality made-to-measure suits, sport coats, dress shirts and slacks, and on-site old world tailoring by master tailor Nicola Biundo to make your selection fit properly.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of this year of 2018 marked a very special moment in our nation’s military history. It was the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between our Allied Forces and Germany that ended World War I. The following year on Nov. 11th, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed: “The day should be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in their countries service and with gratitude for the victory.

In 1926 the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the Armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. Congress also requested that the president should issue a proclamation calling upon officials to display the American Flag on all government buildings on Nov. 11th and invite the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches.

On May 13 of 1938 an act was approved which made Nov. 11 a legal holiday. This was known as Armistice

Day. This day was originally intended to honor veterans of World War I. However, a few years later World War II required the largest mobilization of service men in our history. That was followed by the Korean War. In 1954 Congress was urged to change the word “Armistice” to “Veterans.” Congress approved the change and President Eisenhower proclaimed Nov. 11th as a day to honor all American Veterans where ever and whenever they had served.

In 1968 a holiday bill made an attempt to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October for the purpose of creating a three day week end. That bill went into effect in 1971. That, however caused much confusion as many states disagreed with that decision and continued to hold Veterans Day activities on Nov. 11. Because of the significance of that date, in 1975, President Gerald Ford signed an act that Veterans Day would be observed on Nov. 11th and it remains so today.

So today as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the roots of this very special day, let us reach out to all those who have honorably served, living or deceased, where or whenever in our Nation’s Military and collectively “Thank them for their Service.”

In addition to thanking them, put some deep thought into the fact that “Freedom isn’t Free.”

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Middle school students build robots for lunar landing competition Paula Neuman Wyandotte Warrior

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tudents in the Wilson Middle School Robotics Club apply science, technology, engineering and math to build and program robots for competition.

But there’s more to it than just making remote-controlled robots.

Members of the two Wilson robotics teams — eighth-graders in the Wyanbots and seventh-graders in the Ultimate Warriors — also must raise funds, design and market logos for a team brand, and do community outreach. The teams also create an engineering notebook that includes their business plan, and prepare and present a 10-minute presentation and participate in a judges’ interview for competition.

“Our teams work very hard to reach out to the public,” said Kristen Malechuk Brovont, a mentor for the club. “They have built a website (wyandotterobots.weebly.com), and they prepare and post social media content for the Instagram, Facebook and Twitter channels.

“We have maybe four or five kids who enjoy writing website content, and some who go to local businesses to find sponsors. They have to work on public speaking. We have people designing logos and business cards. Pretty much anybody can find a home (in the club).”

She is an account manager for Ford Motor Co., and uses her marketing background as a volunteer to help the team members. She also is the wife of Wilson STEM teacher Greg Brovont, a sponsor of the team with science teacher Jennifer Koveski. The Robotics Club was started about five years ago at Wilson.

“It is amazing to see what the kids have been able to do with just a little guidance from us,” Greg Brovont said. “They have figured out building and programming solutions on their own. Our marketing team has done an amazing job promoting us.”

The teams compete in FIRST Tech Challenge, and each year FTC assigns

During last year’s state competition, teacher Greg Brovont (left) gives some coaching tips to eighth-grader Carlos Morales.

Eighth-grader Sam Bovee makes some adjustments to his team’s robot.

competitors a theme for their robot contender. This year’s theme, in honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, is “a Rover Ruckus.”

This competition is not anything like a Rock’em Sock’em robot battle.

Instead, the teams have to “land” their robots in a 12-foot square arena.

Then the robots must claim a depot — a home space —at one corner of the playing field, collect “minerals,” deposit them in a designated spot and take off again.

Awards and bragging rights can be won, but so can tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships, according to FTC. Wilson’s teams have been working on their robots since September for Dec. 1 competition in Dearborn Heights and Dec. 8 competition in Oxford.

“Last year, the Wyanbots did make it to state competition,” Kristen Brovont said. “They earned the right to go because they placed second in the Inspire Award.”

That award is given by judges to the team that is a role model for other teams and best exemplifies “gracious professionalism both on and off the playing field,” according to FTC. “In their first competition last year, the Ultimate Warriors received second SEE ROBOTS, Page 18

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That honor goes to a team that helps the community understand FIRST, the competition and what the students on the team actually do.

“I am extremely happy with the progress both teams have made,” Koveski said. “This a program where kids can thrive in all areas. We have witnessed so many shy kids gain an extreme amount of confidence as a result of their successes in our program.

Other students have pushed themselves out of their comfort zone to have their own success in new areas.”

Eighth-grader Ciaran Thomson said: “When I joined the Robotics Club, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I tried some things out and figured out that I was really into programming and building. There are a lot of different parts of a team. I learned how much I liked doing what I chose, but I also saw how much other people enjoyed what they were doing.”

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“I joined robotics because I was interested in programming,” Miranda said, “but I ended up liking marketing more.”

“When I first joined, I expected to be a programmer,” Rachel said.

“But when we were choosing what to do, marketing caught my attention. I decided to check it out. I grew to love marketing, and I look forward to every meeting.”

Seventh-grader Nathaniel Jamal said: “When I joined, I wondered what I was going to be for weeks. I tested everything out and found out I liked building the best.”

Seventh-grader Adriana Cruz said: “I originally wanted to be builder, but that didn’t last very long, I then searched for something else. I eventually stumbled upon programming. I loved programming so much that it was the only thing I did for my entire sixth-grade year. This year, I’m

programming and marketing. I’ve learned that robotics is very fun, and I’ve made so many new friends. I love going to the meetings, and I can’t wait for competitions.”

As part of their community outreach, the Wilson robotics teams have participated in the Bacon Library Tech Night, visited Jefferson Elementary School for its science night, attended the enrollment fair at Roosevelt High School, and given presentations for both the Wyandotte City Council and the Wyandotte Board of Education.

“After this season is done in December, Wilson will welcome sixthgraders onto the team, and the eighthgraders will mentor them this spring as they prepare for their FTC journey,” Brovont said.

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McLouth property sale is leadership in action Ron Hinricks

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Thursday, Nov. 1 was a historic day for the Downriver community as the sale of the McLouth Steel site was celebrated with the transfer of the deed for 183 acres of property from the Wayne County Land Bank to MSC Land Co. and Crown Enterprises.

According to the terms of a deal reached with the new owners, Crown Enterprises will be responsible to: n Demolish about 45 structures n Removing asbestos-containing material, containerized waste and materials containing PCBs from all structures prior to demolition n Installing a fence around the property n Removing contaminated water and sludge from 23 subsurface structures, such as pits, basements and lagoons n Investigating five areas where PCBs may have been released n Assessing and report on options for stormwater management to eliminate uncontrolled flow to the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River

McLouth teardown - The demolition at the old McLouth Steel site has begun.

As recently reported, the Wayne County Commission approved a proposal for Crown Enterprises to demolish the structures at the site within 24 months and invest $20 million on the property in six years. With this investment, the company could possibly build automotive manufacturing and logistics centers on the site.

What does this mean for our region? I believe Wayne County Assistant Executive Khalil Rahal said it well when he told the Detroit News, “The deal does not mean you will see buildings rise and jobs become available tomorrow, but after two and a half decades, there’s actually a bright future.”

As the president of our regional chamber of commerce, this deal to me means possibility, and hope for the future of our region regarding this plot of land along the Trenton Channel of the Detroit River. This deal means that there is an end in sight for the challenges our Jefferson Ave. businesses face with a heavily polluted and dilapidated site for a neighbor. This deal could mean future jobs and growth for our region.

And to me, this deal demonstrates the outstanding leadership we have in our Downriver community

Together, we as a community can solve decades-old problems and move our region forward in a positive way.

This is who we are as a Downriver business community, and a region of talented and dedicated people.

One of our truly talented and passionate leaders is Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack, who addressing the crowd on Nov. 1 spoke directly to Crown Enterprises, stating “The Council and I look forward to you being one of our community partners, and having an entrance to the community that we can all be proud of.

After decades of being an eyesore for our region, and the negative impact the neglect of this property has had on our community, I am encouraged to see what real, passionate and strong leadership has accomplished for our region over the past year. This deal could mean tremendous progress on this site, and transformation of a heavily polluted piece of property to land that is ready for redevelopment. To me that is positive, lasting impact in action, and could result in economic growth for our region.

“The progress at the former McLouth site will finally remove that blighted area that has depressed the

channel communities,” said Grosse Ile Township Supervisor Brian Loftus.

“Congratulations to all who are making a better future.”

Our great Mayor in Riverview, Andrew Swift, was also a part of the ceremony. “Riverview is looking forward to working with the City of Trenton, Crown Enterprises, and any future developer to determine the best use of at least the portion of the property located in Riverview,” Swift said. “The Moroun family has a long way to go to earn the trust of the community and I think they can do it if they are sincere in their efforts.”

These kind of results only come when people unite together to work for the enhancement of our community. That is what the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber is all about.

Our vision is to bring people together to have a positive, lasting impact on our Downriver and southern Wayne County region. I am passionate about this mission, and I am inspired when our community and elected leaders take a stand and work together to make it happen for Downriver.

I want to acknowledge the courageous leadership of those who worked tirelessly, with the vision to

see positive action take place at the McLouth site. These individuals and organizations include Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Assistant Executive Khalil Rahal, Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack and former city administrator Jim Wagner, Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree and his staff, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and her staff, the Wayne County Land Bank, The EPA, MDEQ, U.S. Department of Justice, Crown Enterprises, and many others.

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Mr. Wagner is absolutely right.

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Young Roosevelt hockey team tries to overcome loss of seniors The Roosevelt hockey team heads into the 2018-19 season with a young roster and high hopes. The Bears open Nov. 23 at the Big Rapids tournament.

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It’s a ritual in high school sports: Every year graduation tears apart at least some of what you’ve built the year before. Sometimes gradation hits hard, sometimes it’s just a little love tap.

Coach Mike Quint’s hockey team got hit pretty hard at the end of last year and now the Bears are facing a season where success will be measured in growth rather than just wins and losses.

“We are pretty young,” said Quint. “I think we’re going to take some lumps, but I also think we have the heart to compete. This is definitely a blue collar, go-to-work kind of a team and that’s not all bad.”

The majority of Roosevelt’s youth lies in its defensive corps.

“We are pretty young overall, but our (defense) is really, really young,” Quint said.

The Bears we not helped when Junior Tyler Shelter tore his ACL in practice and was lost for the season.

The 6-2, 190-pond Tyler has been on the varsity since his freshman season and his loss will really impact the team.

“Tyler is a big guy and a talented player. We were expecting big thing from him this year,” said Quint.

With the loss of Shelter, the Bears are down to two seniors, four sophomores and a freshman on defense.

The seniors are Seth Luczak and Patrick Calahan, the sophomores are Luke Beaubien, Jason Johnson, Ray Isham and Zakk Ciaravino and the freshman is Josh Mills. Mills stands out, said Quint, not only because of his 6-foot, 4-inch height, but because of his potential.

“You can see him out there getting more more confident,” Quint said.

“Every day he’s a little bit better.”

Offensively, the Bears top two lines are anchored by seniors, Jacob Ford and Sean Laurel.

Ford’s linemates are senior Andrew Burke and sophomore Jason Cuppari and Laurell’s linemates are senior Alex Benkarski and junor Elliot Bernaiche.

The team will also get a boost in January when Josh Crossland becomes eligible.

Crossland, a senior, is a transfer student from Woodhaven and must sit out the first semester of the school year.

Junior Jude Urban and freshman Brian Leighton will play with Crossland when he hits the ice.

The goaltending situation is crowded and headed by senior Matthew Slaughter. There are our goalies on the team this year and Slaughter is joined by junior Garrett Skrzynski and sophomores Sam Shiffett and Brett Botts.

The Bears are not helped by a tough schedule. Playing in both the Michigan Metro Hockey League and the Downriver League, the Bears face a number of difficult rivals just in conference play, including state powers Grosse Pointe University Liggett, Detroit Country Day and Trenton. The Bears also have to content with area

home-and-home series with defending Division 3 state champion Detroit Country day. The Yellowjackets come to Wyandotte on Jan. 9 and the Bears go to Country Day for the final

We are pretty young,” said Quint. “I think we’re going to take some lumps, but I also think we have the heart to compete. This is definitely a blue collar, go-to-work kind of a team and that’s not all bad. rivals like Woodhaven, Southgate and Allen Park.

But Quint, now in his 31st year of coaching high school hockey, said tough games are all a part of the package.

Among the key dates on the Roosevelt schedule are a home game with Allen Park Nov. 29, a road game with Grosse Pointe University Liggett On Dec. 13 and a spot in the gabriel Richard Christmas Tournament Dec. 28-29.

In the new year, the Bears face a

game of the regular season on Feb.22.

The team also has a date in the Michigan Interscholastic High School Hockey League’s Showcase, which is one of the premier events on the Michigan high school hockey calendar, on Feb. 1-2.

The Bears get the season started on the road when they travel the day after Thanksgiving to Ferris State University to play in the Big Rapids tournament.

The Bears begin the tournament against the host school.

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Coaches put fundamentals first at free youth clinic

Rob DeSana talks to the young basketball players.

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Wyandotte City Councilman Rob DeSana spent a good number of years at the scorer’s table during Roosevelt High School varsity basketball games.

And after a while, the missed passes, bad passes and poor shots started get to him.

So he made a few calls and from those calls was born the Wyandotte Youth Basketball Program, a free six-week, skill-based program that helps give elementary school children the tools they need to build a solid basketball career.

Joining DeSana in teaching the youngsters are Mike Kulas, Anne Goudy and Bob Toboy - a groups with years and years of basketball coaching experience.

Goudy is currently a coach in the

Wyandotte school system, Kulas coached for years with the legendary John Verdura at Gabriel Richard High School and Toby was the girls varsity coach at the former Mount Carmel High School. DeSana and Kulas also coached together at St, Stans. In short, these are coaches who know a lot about the game and are willing to share to with their young charges.

After getting together, the coaches

Sports roundup Five Roosevelt swimmers headed to state finals The Roosevelt girls swimming team capped a solid season by sending five swimmers to the state meet at Oakland University Saturday, Nov, 17.

The Bears were paced by senior Marissa Wodia, who qualified in diving, the 50 freestyle and as part of both the 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams.

Wodia, who was second at diving regionals opted not to swim the 50 free at the state meet and instead

approached the city and Director of Recreation, Justin Lanigan, who helped arrange the program, which begins in each year in early September and runs twice a week for six weeks.

Practices focus Photos: Larry Caruso on ball handling, passing and shooting and are not glorified babysitting sessions. Players are expected to work and and most improve, some dramatically.

Lulu Downs, whose third-grade grandson attended all six weeks this year, said she appreciates the way the

concentrated on diving and the relays.

Woida, who was a three-time winner at this year’s Downriver League meet, has accepted a scholarship to dive at Wayne State University next year.

“She’s had a great high school career and we are very happy for her,” said Roosevelt swim coach Sue Alt. Sophomore Julia Gutierrez also had a big season, earning state mee berths in the 100 free and on both relay teams.

“For an underclassman to qualify in an individual event is a great accomplishment,” said Alt. The 200 relay team is Wodia, Gutierrez, senior

coaches approach the the players.

“I love this program,” she said. “I love the coaches. They instill discipline in the kids, but they do it with love. My grandson loves coming here. This class is a great way to help kids get ready to play on a team. I know it has helped my grandson. He now knows how to dribble and has confidence that he knows how to play.”

The program is completely about skills and drills. There is no scrimmaging or game playing, so parental egos can be checked at the door.

This year about 30 kids took part in the program, which just finished its third year and Kulas said they are always looking to grow.

“We’re having fun with this, the kids are having fun and we want to everyone to know it is available,” Kulas said.

Sydney Labell and senior McKenzie Patten. The 400 relay team is Wodia, Gutierrez, Labell and junor Haley Bitner. Both of this relays sets school records this season.

At the Downriver League meet, Roosevelt won five events, but finished second to a deep Trenton team.

Wodia won the diving, Gutierrez won the 50 and 100 freestyle and both the 200 and 400 free relays were first.

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Continued from Page 22 Roosevelt football team falls in first round of state playoffs The Roosevelt football team needed a second-half rally against Melvindale on the final night of the regular season to assure itself a spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs.

It was a happy night for the Bears, but the joy did not last long as the Bears fell 38-14 to Livonia Franklin in the first round.

The game was never really competitive as the Patriots led 21-0 heading into the final period.

Roosevelt did score two late touchdowns but they never did really shut down Franklin.

The Bears were held to to fewer than 200 total yards. The quarterback tandem of Jalin Pitchford and Joe Deichelbohrer combined for 100 yards of those yards on a 7-for-19 passing night.

Pitchford was responsible for 71 of those yards and he also threw a touchdown pass to Richard Clark, who finished the night with three catches for 38 yards. Keshawn Stanley, Christian Cooper and Nico Fernandez also caught passes for the Bears.

On the ground, Roosevelt’s leader was Donte Epps, who had five carries for 38 yards and a touchdown.

After beating the Bears, Franklin moved on to beat TemperanceBedford 27-25 to claim the district title.The Patriots finally fell to Birmingham Groves 53-29 in the regionals.

Roosevelt runners finish up at regionals Running at the Division 1 regionals hosted by Carlson High School at Lake Erie Metropark on Nov. 3, the Roosevelt girls finished sixth with 208 points and the boys were ninth with 232.

Gabby Feltz paced the girls team with a run of 21:20 and she finished 32nd. Jordyn Burks was 33rd (21:26), Aubrey Migoski was 35th (21:31), Laila Correa was 43rd (22:10), Paige Chinavare was 65th (22:36), Noelle Robertson was 78th (24:39) and Lily Gauvin was 84th (25:28).

For the boys, Colin Metzger led the way with a 35th-place run in 17:46.

He was followed by Gabe Mullins in 45th (18:07), Sam Rankine in 48th (18:15), Nick Slone in 50th (18:17), Jared Blun in 54th (18:21), Seth Noggle in 65th (18:52) and Connor Padune in 76th (19:17).

Volleyball team falls in district finals The Roosevelt volleyball team got past Lincoln Park and River Rouge to reach the finals of their district tournament, but there the Bears ran into Downriver League rival Allen Park and fell in straight sets.

Allen Park had beaten Southgate Anderson and Taylor High School to reach the finals.

The Jaguars did not play much longer after winning the district championship as they were beaten by Livonia Churchill in the first round of regionals.

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Here’s Santa The Wyandotte Historical Society will present Santa Claus at the Bacon Memorial Library Saturday Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and from 2 -4 p.m.

Children can listen to Mrs. Claus read a story and then tell their Christmas wishes to Santa.

Kids can also shop at Santa Secret Shop for gifts for that special person in their lives.

Adult Craft Drop-in On Mondays between 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. adults can join Bacon Memorial Library’s resident craft genius for a different crafting session each week.

On Nov. 19 the craft is place cards for Thanksgiving. On Nov. 26, crafters will learn simple calligraphy for Christmas cards.

The library also offers Maker Space and on Tuesday Nov. 27 from 3-7 p.m. crafters can work on Christmas ornaments.

For more information, contact the library at 734-246-8357.

Crafter Market The Epicurean House, 3530 Biddle, will host a Crafter’s Market on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will feature more than 40 artists and crafters displaying a wide variety of unique and awesome items. Admission and parking are free.

Christmas Music There will be a Christmas concert with the Music Lady, Beverly Meyer, at Bacon Memorial Library at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15.

Afterward there will be candy cane ornament making event.

Register at 734-246-8357.

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 Shelter to Home Pet Adoption Center is always looking for volunteers.

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.

Downriver Community Food Pantry The Downriver Community Food Pantry provides hunger assistance to those in need. It is located behind St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Food is given away from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Those coming for assistance can use the back alley to access the building.

A referral from either a church or social services agency must be shown to obtain food. The pantry can be contacted at 734-281-6733.

Surplus food distribution Surplus Food Distribution is the third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. – noon for qualifying Wyandotte Residents.

For further information about this program, please call 734-324-7292 or email recreation@wyan.org.

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Exchange Club of Wyandotte The club holds meetings Tuesdays at 6:30. Locations vary, please call Exchange Club President Maureen Tobin at 313-980-6711 or email www. nationalexchangeclub.org for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Wyandotte The Wyandotte Kiwanis Club was organized in 1923 and is the city’s oldest non-profit civic organization. Our organization focuses on projects addressing the needs of children, and the involvement for other charitable projects such as: Salvation Army Bell ringing, Meals on Wheels and Reading is Fundamental.

Membership in our Kiwanis Club affords the opportunity to work with others for the benefit of your community and the world. Likewise, the benefits to you as a club member are many: Friendships, civic contacts, informative and entertaining gatherings, and developments of personal leadership skills, opportunities for international understanding and fellowship, and a sense of accomplishment.

Meetings are held every Tuesday at noon at Whiskeys on the Water, 2903 Biddle, 2nd floor, Wyandotte, MI, 48192.

Contact Marge Ballheim at 734- 281-0314 or www.kiwanis.org for more information.

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.

Rotary Club Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.

As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.

Meetings are held Tuesday at noon at The James R. DeSana Art Center, 81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte. Contact Vonda Cini, Club President at 734-2852175, or send an email to www.wyandotterotary.org.

Soroptimist International Our mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International is in District III of the Midwestern Region. It is the largest volunteer classified women’s organization in the world.

The club meets the first Wednesday of the month at Holiday Inn, 17201 Northline Rd., Southgate, MI at 6:15 p.m.

For more information, contact club president Mary Pilon at 313–405-5807 or email www.simwr.org.

Wyandotte Jaycees The mission of the Jaycees is to create positive change within our organization and communities by providing young people with an organization of shared values through personal and professional development, social and cultural diversity, networking and community improvement.

If you are interested in this organization, meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Copeland Center, 2306 4th Street, Wyandotte.

Contact president Michelle Kelley for more information at www. wyandottejaycees.org.

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