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On October 11th, the Wyandotte Police Department celebrated a successful inaugural Trunk or Treat event, drawing a remarkable turnout from the community. Attendees expressed their enthusiasm as every trunk ran out of candy, highlighting the event’s popularity and community spirit.
A heartfelt acknowledgement was extended to the city departments, nonprofits, and businesses that played a vital role in making the evening a memorable occasion.
Among the key contributors were Wyandotte Municipal Services (Electric, Water, and Telecommunications), Wyandotte DPS, Wyandotte Fire Department, Wyandotte Special Events Department, Wyandotte DDA, the 27th District Court, Groat Brothers Towing, Wyandotte FOP Lodge 111, Iron Bandogs LE/MC Riverside “Tribe,” Chilly’s Ice Cream Truck, Skinsational
Aesthetics, DJ Tim Ames, Jake Conz Photography, Tequila 2, Sweet Arrangements, Elliott’s Coffee and Donuts, Alicia with Balloon Animals, Puroclean, Henry Ford Hospital, Advance Physical Therapy, A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream Shoppe, Community Choice Bank and Big Joe’s Junk Removal.
Special recognition was given to Officer Heather Carpeaux and Sergeant Gerald Conz for their exceptional leadership in organizing the event. Their hard work ensured everything ran smoothly. The dedication of the officers who volunteered their time was also noteworthy; Detective Haskin, Officers Rasmussen, Barwig, and Todd, along with Reserves Shelton and Ducharme, were instrumental in creating a festive atmosphere by handing out candy. Paulina from administration contributed significantly as well, helping to bring the event to life. The Wyandotte Police Department notes that they look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another night of fun and community bonding.
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Join us for an insightful discussion on empowering the Downriver and Southern Wayne County region through essential workforce training and employee resources. Our expert panel will feature nonprofit partners committed to serving the community. Enjoy breakfast and the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with our distinguished panelists.
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On September 19th, Preferred Insured Agency proudly celebrated its official ribbon cutting and grand opening. The event marked a significant milestone for the agency, which aims to serve the local community with specialized Medicare resources.
Owners Shaun and Elizabeth Abshire welcomed attendees, including Wyandotte Mayor Rob DeSana, city council members, and representatives from the Downtown Development Authority.
Preferred Insured Agency positions itself as a valuable resource for individuals navigating Medicare. With the expertise of a local agent, clients can access essential services at no cost, making it easier for them to find the coverage they need. Individuals interested in scheduling a no-cost, no-obligation consultation can contact Preferred Insured Agency at (734) 250-9800. The agency is located at 1469 Fort Street in Wyandotte—just look for the purple front door.
BY ASHLEI DANG
On September 26th, the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce (SWCRC) had its latest ABO (After Business, Ours) meeting hosted by the Downriver Community Federal Credit Union. These bi-monthly events are designed to provide local business owners with a free networking opportunity to make valuable connections and learn about the benefits of Chamber membership. Any business, regardless of industry, is welcome to attend, and guests are always encouraged to join.
The evening started with the usual SWCRC Board of Directors, which included a mini-expo showcasing displays from several chamber members. However, this meeting featured a wide range of activities. Attendees enjoyed food catered by Mission BBQ, refreshing drinks served by Roaming Spirits Mobile Bar, and live entertainment from the Gratitude Steel Drum Band. The event also included some friendly cornhole competition and an exciting Electric Vehicle Drive Event, facilitated by DTE Energy, where guests had the chance to test drive electric vehicle models like the Ford F-150 Lightening and the Chevy Silverado. Nearly 100 people attended, making it a vibrant and successful evening.
For anyone looking to join future networking opportunities, the Downriver Community Federal Credit Union will host The Morning Spark on Friday, November 1st, from 8:00am to 9:00am—another free event open to the public. Additionally, the Chamber Connections Networking Groups meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, as well as the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and welcome anyone who wants to learn more about growing their business through the Chamber.
These events are excellent ways for local business owners to build relationships and explore the benefits of becoming a SWCRC member Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your network and support the Downriver Community!
To learn more about the upcoming events: The Morning Spark: swcrc.com/events/novmspark24 • The Chamber Connections Networking Groups: swcrc.com/chamber-connections
Time to clear up the confusion about Estate Planning ... The following definitions lack legal precision, but makes it easier to get a clear picture of what may be needed in your case.
– letter of intent of where you want your personal property to go – or not go.
Living Will – Documents your wishes during your final days including final healthcare choices and possibly your burial
– This is a “company” that you start, and you become the CEO, “Trustee” and “Settlor.” The company outlives you, but continues to manage your assets as if you were alive by the successor CEO – whom you designate.
■ Power of Attorney – Financial and Healthcare – you need both – the first so someone can pay your bills, the second, sometimes called a Patient Advocate, designates someone to make “hallway at the hospital” decisions to take the stress off the family.
■ Ladybird Deed – probably the best thing that has happened to owning a home. I love these deeds – you grant yourself a life estate – in your own property - but retain the power to sell or borrow against the property. If you do not sell before you pass, this “springs” the house out of your estate, and your heirs have instant ownership, subject to any mortgage or taxes owed or similar.
Again, this is just a general description of the more popular terms – no one choice is a “silver bullet” but depending on how your estate gets planned out you can expedite a clean and clear process for the assets you worked a lifetime to save. Why wouldn’t you want to do that? Stop by or call and make an appointment and I’ll tell you what you’re going to need to do this right.
To my numerous former clients – thank you for allowing me to draft your estate plan!
The leaf collection schedule began on October 21st. Pickup will be during the weeks shown, but leaves should be placed at the curb on the Monday date of your area. No grass clippings, branches, tree trimmings, etc. are to be placed in the street. If these items are mixed in with the leaves, neither they nor the leaves will be picked up until the resident removes the undesirable materials. These materials will damage the equipment vacuums. Should the resident not remove the undesirable material, the resident may be issued a violation of City Ordinance and possibly incur a fine.
Every effort will be made to adhere to the schedule; however, weather conditions, holidays, and equipment breakdowns may cause schedule delays.
1. Rake all leaves into the street at the curb by the Monday in your area.
2. Do not park on or near leaf piles due to the potential fire hazard.
3. Wetting the leaf piles with a garden hose will prevent blowing and also reduce the risk of fires.
OTHER OPTION: Leaves can be taken to the Wyandotte Drop-Off Recycling at 1170 Grove.
Recycling Center Hours: September 30th-March 29th
(Closed Holidays)
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-5:30PM Saturday: 8:00AM-4:00PM
(Extended hours during the month of November; Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM)
EARLY VOTING AND VOTING AT THE POLLS
Early voting for the general election will take place at the Copeland Center, located at 2306 4th Street, from October 26th through November 3rd, with voting hours from 8:00AM to 4:00PM daily. On Election Day, November 5th, 2024, all precincts will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00 PM. For any questions, voters can contact elections@wyandottemi.gov or call 734-324-4560.
Regarding postage: Save your stamps! Return postage is already paid on all voterreturned materials. If you’d rather not mail your ballot, drop boxes are available 24/7 for the 40 days leading up to each election. If you’d like to receive a ballot for every future election, you can join the Permanent Ballot List by scanning the QR code or visiting www.mi.gov/vote.
The Soroptimist Prime Award recognizes young women who are engaged in volunteer activities within their communities or schools. High school girls residing in Allen Park, Brownstown, Ecorse, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Riverview, River Rouge, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, or Wyandotte are eligible. Two $1,000 awards. Deadline to apply: 11-15-24. Contact Pat Bryan at soroptimistprime@yahoo.com.
The Live Your Dream Award assists women who have the primary financial responsibility for their families to obtain the skills/training and education necessary to improve their employment status and standard of living for themselves and their families. Judging is based on effort toward education, scholarship, extracurricular activities, and financial need. First place: $2,500; second place: $1,500. Deadline to apply: 11-15-24. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the Soroptimist International portal: http://bit.ly/LYDA-apply. For questions, contact Nancy Nagle at 734-558-7942 or nagle.nancy6@gmail.com.
The Virginia Wagner Award - Women who are attending a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible to apply. Judging is based on effort toward education, scholarship, extracurricular activities, and financial need. $2,500 award. Deadline to apply: 1-15-25. Contact Fallon Donovan at 734-308-5466 or fdonovan811@gmail.com.
By HANK MINCKIEWICZ
Both the Roosevelt boys and girls cross country teams finished fourth at the recent Gabriel Richard all Downriver meet held at Young Patriots Park in Riverview.
The meet is the remnants of the old News-Herald Invitational, which was a Downriver tradition for more than 25 years.
Allen Park won the boys race with 46 points, Grosse Ile was second with 89. Woodhaven was third with 99 and Roosevelt was fourth with 127.
On the girls side, Trenton took home top honors with 49 points, Carlson was second with 54, Grosse Ile was third with 74, and Roosevelt was fourth with 88.
Individually, Gabriel Richard’s Jacob Ferdubinski was the boys winner in 17:08 and Trenton’s Marisa Chuey was first among the girls with a time of 19:40
Both Roosevelt teams had one runner crack the top 10.
Roosevelt’s Noah Amori was third in the boys race with a time of 17:37 and Mercedes Dziendziel was seventh in the girls race with a 21:27 clocking.
Rounding out the scoring for the boys were Cameron Parsons, Zach Greene, Connor Ball, and Jack Blum. Following Dziendziel home for the girls were Loreli Harris, Starr Hamel, Abby Caudil, and Lily Salsbury.
The Downriver meet showing came several weeks after the Bears looked good running in the 40th annual Monroe Jefferson Invitational at Sterling State Park.
REGIONALS
When: October 26th
Where: Lake Erie Metropark
Who: Divisions 1 and 2
The facts: Wyandotte Roosevelt will host both a Division 1 and Division 2 state cross country regionals at Lake Erie Metropark on October 26th. Racing begins at 9:30 with the Boys D2 race, followed by the D2 girls. After the awards ceremony, the Boys D1 race will be run at 11 a.m. and the girls will run at 11:45.
DIVISION 1 TEAMS:
Monroe, Roosevelt, Edsel Ford, Taylor, Ypsilanti Lincoln, Lincoln Park, Detroit Cass Tech, Carlson, Ann Arbor Pioneer, Detroit Martin Luther King, Belleville, Allen Park, Woodhaven, Fordson, Dearborn, Southgate, Saline, Bedford.
DIVISION 2 TEAMS:
Milan, Chelsea, Trenton, Ann Arbor Richard, Annapolis, Riverview, Adrian, Airport, Dearborn Henry Ford Academy, Dundee, Huron, Summit Academy, Tecumseh, Melvindale, Ypsilanti, Grosse Ile.
That day the Wyandotte girls were second in the Division 1 race behind only meet champ Grosse Pointe South. The Blue Devils scored 22 points and the Bears were next with 59. Monroe finished third with 87 points.
Even better for the home team, Elenor Grant was first overall in the race, beating her closest competitor, Sarah Koval of Grosse Pointe South, by nearly a full minute. After Grant finished she was followed by three Grosse Pointe girls and then Dziendziel, who was fifth overall in 21:55. Finishing the scoring were Harris, Hammill, and Caudill
The boys were fourth in the seven-team race hosted by Monroe Jefferson. Grosse Pointe South won with 33 points, followed by Monroe with 41, U-D Jesuit with 70, and Wyandotte with 103.
The Roosevelt scorers were led by Amori, who was third in 17:17. Parsons, Ball, Greene, and Jack Martinez finished the Wyandotte scoring that day.
In Downriver League action, the Wyandotte boys were third in each of the two jamborees, while the girls finished fourth both times.
The Bears and the rest of the league wrapped up the season at the Downriver League championships on October 17th at Lake Erie Metropark. That meet was run after the press deadline for the Wyandotte Warrior.
When last we checked on the Roosevelt football team, the Bears had just lost a one-point heartbreaker to Downriver League rival Dearborn Edsel Ford. In that game, the Bears fell way, way behind in the first half and made a game of it by scoring three touchdowns in the second half. Only an unsuccessful two-point attempt kept Wyandotte from winning that game.
Unfortunately for Roosevelt fans, that point-filled second half against Edsel did not lead to further offensive explosions. Coming into the Edsel Ford game Wyandotte had scored just one touchdown. Since that
game, the Bears had also scored one touchdown. Roosevelt is 0-7 so far this season and the Bears have been shut out in four of their losses.
The most recent shut out occurred October 11th when non-league South Lyon East came to Wyandotte and hung a 35-0 loss on the Bears.
Since the Edsel Ford game, Roosevelt has lost 42-0 to league co-leader Carlson, 42-7 to Trenton, 23-0 to Allen Park, the other league co-leader, and to South Lyon East.
For the season Wyandotte has totaled just 40 points, with 27 of them coming in the game against Edsel
Ford. The average score of Roosevelt’s losses this year has been 31-6.
The Bears faced Taylor – the Downriver League’s other winless team – on October 18th in a game that was played after the Wyandotte Warriors’ press deadline.
The Bears will close out the 2024 campaign at home on October 25th against old rival Southgate. The Titans are currently 5-2 and virtually assured of making their third straight playoff appearance.
Mi Cookie Project has found a new home in Wyandotte, operating out of the St. Vincent Pallotti Parish school building located at 3051 4th Street.
Open Tuesday through Thursday from 8AM to 12PM, the organization invites the community to stop by or call 734-770-2223 to place an order.
Mi Cookie Project also participates in various outside events, bringing their delicious offerings to the wider community.
Founded in 2016, Mi Cookie Project is dedicated to providing
hands-on work opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. The initiative aims to instill a sense of purpose, responsibility, and pride among its bakers, helping them thrive in a supportive business environment. Mi Cookie Project looks to foster an inclusive atmosphere, welcoming volunteers both with and without disabilities. Through its volunteer program, participants gain valuable life skills and build lasting friendships.
On October 11th, Everett Miknyocki and Kallie Blackwell were crowned the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen, representing the Class of 2025.
The rest of the Homecoming Court featured Michael Fettig, Amelia Grenz, Giovanni Giammalva, Josalyn Kovesdi, Angel Ray-Jackson, Erick Rodriguez, Cara Sparks, and Benjamin Zapinski from the Class of 2025. Daisy Moline and Esteban Delgado represented the Class of 2026, Piper Grayson and Marcus Pizzo represented the Class of 2027, and Caterina Locicero and Urijah Lenart represented the Class of 2028.
Riverview hanging with the league’s elite
It has been a wild and turbulent soccer season in the Huron League with the top teams winning and tying games at a far greater pace than they are losing.
The Riverview Pirates, fourth in the league, have lost just three games this season (all of them in league play), while winning eight and tying five times.
The Pirates are 5-3-2 in league play.
Milan leads the division with a 7-0-4 mark (there are those ties, again) and alway powerful Grosse Ile is second with a 7-1-3 record. Huron is 6-3-1, followed by Riverview and 6-4-0 Carleton Airport.
Riverview was 4-1-2 heading into the Huron League plaintiff round, but the Bucs suffered backto-back league playoff shutout losses to the leagueleaders – Grosse Ile and Milan. Riverview fell 3-0 to Milan and 5-0 to Grosse Ile. The Bucs had tied each the Big Reds and Red Devils earlier in the season.
The squad bounced back on Sept. 26 with – what else? – a tie. The Pirates played to a 0-0 draw with non-league Allen Park.
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Grosse Ile drops competitive playoff tune-up game
Sure, Grosse Ile would have loved to have beaten Dearborn Heights Crestwood in its non-league match-up on Sept. 30, but the whole point of the match was to play a strong opponent to get ready for the upcoming Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs.
The game was lost 3-2. But the mission was accomplished.
“We came out soft and slow, and maybe we didn’t expect them to be good, but I definitely did,” Grosse Ile coach Jon Evans said. “That is why we scheduled this game. We obviously had to get tougher in the last 40 minutes and we fought back hard, but one mistake really cost us today.
“At this point in the year, you can’t have that mistake,” Evans added. “But we still have 16 days to correct that.”
Grosse Ile fell behind 2-0 in the first half and then came back to pretty much dominate the second half.
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On September 23rd, Southgate Nutrition proudly celebrated five years of serving the Downriver community with nutritious shakes and teas. Owners Lisa Craig and Kyrra Wojtuniecki and their team commemorated this milestone with a week-long celebration, featuring special shakes, teas, and local vendors, all designed to honor the loyal customers who have supported them throughout their journey.
When Lisa and Kyrra opened Southgate Nutrition, they identified a significant lapse in the community for healthy, convenient choices. “We saw a huge
gap in the Downriver community for nutritious and quick options,” Lisa shared, emphasizing their mission from day one.
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Trenton football team stuns both Carlson and Allen Park
The Trenton football team giveth and the Trenton football team taketh away.
On Oct. 4 the Trojans took their 3-2 record to Gibraltar for a crucial contest against the undefeated, Downriver League-leading Carlson Marauders.
Trenton stunned the state that night, beating the Marauders 28-14 on their home field and knocking the Gibraltar team out of first place in the league.
One week later, Trenton hosted Allen Park, the new undefeated league-leader, and the Trojans pulled another whopper, beating the Jaguars 13-6 to throw open the door to the race for the championship.
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The Inflation Reduction Act and rising utilization of health care will mean big changes for Medicare beneficiaries:
• Increased copays and maximum-out-of-pocket
• New deductibles for prescription drug coverage
• Many plans dropped coverage for several medications
• Double-digit premium increases for Medigap plans
• Cuts to Supplemental Benefits (i.e. Dental, OTC)
Do not wait (or let mom or dad wait) until January to get a huge bill at the pharmacy or find out an important drug is no longer covered. It could be too late to fix it.
Many companies introduced exciting new plans for 2025.
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