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Among the city accomplishments that Swift named was the hiring of eight full time firefighters to the Riverview Fire Department. In the past, Riverview has run a full time department with part time firefighters. Swift said in recent times it had become too difficult to recruit enough part timers to cover the shifts, so when residents approved a millage for it, the city changed the way the department operates. The Police Department was also recognized for the purchase of 23 body cams and the library, which has made
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Mayor recognizes businesses making a difference in Riverview
A big part of Mayor Andy Swift’s inaugural State of the City Address, sponsored by the Southgate Rotary, was the honoring of businesses within the community. Swift used the first part of his presentation to honor six Riverview businesses. They are Achieve Health & Performance, Atria Kinghaven, Parthenon Coney Island & restaurant, Riverview Nutrition, Theta Living and Go Big MultiMedia. Here is some of what the mayor had to say about each
Parthenon Coney Island Founded by two dedicated and passionate chefs, Parthenon has become one of the most desired and most requested catering companies in Riverview. Their strength is an unmatched love for hospitality. They take pride in presentation, service and culinary knowledge. During the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Eddie Elsayed asked me if I know any Riverview families struggling to eat. I told him that I did and Parthenon provided dinners to those families who wanted it.
Achieve Health & Performance Joe Shistric and his staff work to provide optimal health and performance through chiropractic, massage therapy, nutritional health talks and focused sport specific and wellness training. And if we were giving awards for the most improved building, they’d likely get that, too.
Riverview Nutrition Owners Courtney Schultz and Michelle Couch are the perfect example of persistence. They put in hours of hard work remodeling and fixing their store. Last August they had their grand opening and the community had embraced them ever since. Not only do they have healthy shakes and teas, but they will work with any school or civic group to assist in fundraisers that benefit the community.
Atria Kinghaven Atria Kinghaven creates a vibrant community where older adults thrive, participate and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with support and encouragement. Karen Roberts and her staff also provide a place for the Kiwanis of Riverview to hold their meetings, perform fundraising events for the fire department each year and provide an annual ice cream social for our senior and city hall employees.
Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream Shoppe This beloved sweet shop owned by Tammie and Alan Bachran recently celdebrated it 10th anniversary, the past three years in Riverview. Not only did Tammie bring her enormous talent in running a bakery to Riverview, she brought a
commitment to the community. Right out of the gate, she started working with schools, booster clubs, parent clubs and civic groups to help with their fundraisers.
Theta Living Owner Stephanie Offman McKeith’s business motto is: It is our No. 1 goal to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Opened on Quarry Road in 2016, Theta Living provides counseling for cancer patients, sponsors Ladies Nights and hosts holistic health pop-up events at local businesses. Go Big MultiMedia Honoring this company was the easiest choice. I met Will and Sherry Evans four years ago when they first pitched the idea of a newspaper in Riverview. I was not sold at first. It took some persistence on their part and in the end, both entities are better off for it. Now Riverview has a “Trumpeter of Good News.” The Riverview register is the only monthly newspaper/ magazine that gets delivered to every home, apartment and business address in the city and focuses solely on Riverview content. We use the paper to publicize all the events that happen in the city.
Stephanie Offman McKeith of Theta Living receives an award.
Mayor Andy Swift with Go Big MultiMedia publishers Sherry and Will Evans. Students with Seniors is a new club at Riverview Community High School. This club was created and is led by RCHS students. They strive to connect the younger and older generations while bringing joy to residents at multiple nursing homes in the area. The members of the club provide activities to do while visiting the senior citizens at the nursing home.
Courtney Schultz and Michelle Couch or Riverview Nutrition receive an award.
Mayor Swift and Tim Durand present an award to Joe Shusteric of Achieve Health and performance
Administrative assistant Barb Antioch was recognized at the State of the City Address. Antioch, a city employee for 17 years, is retiring at the end of the month.
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Kiwanis and friends provide Easter dinner for 10 families The Kiwanis of Riverview in partnership with the Builders Club from Seitz Middle School and the Key Club at Riverview Community High School teamed together to provide a complete Easter Dinner to 10 Riverview families. Kiwanis President Diane Kinlen made this project one of her goals because there is still a need for this type of charity work in our community. Kiwanis Treasurer, Debbie Apkarian and President Kinlen shopped for the families the week before the Easter Holiday. After the two picked out the items, employees of the Meijer store in Woodhaven boxed up the food to be picked up by the Kiwanis the following day. The boxed up food is then transported by trailer to the cafeteria of Seitz Middle School. The food is stored overnight at the middle school. On Saturday, April 9th, the Kiwanians were joined by members of the Builders Club and Key Club, both Kiwanis sponsored clubs in the Riverview Community School System.
Several family members of the civic organization also donated their time to assist the club. The volunteers spent nearly an hour unpacking and repacking the nearly
$700 of food to a form that could be delivered to the 10 families. With the food now packed for individual families, the Kiwanis members delivered the boxed dinners
directly to the homes of those in need. Families are nominated by the Riverview Community School District for this annual program. The families are then contacted by a representative of the club to offer the assistance. The families are always very grateful for the help. President Kinlen said, “The smiles on the recipient’s faces are very rewarding”. The Kiwanis of Riverview was chartered in June of 1967. The club figures they’ve provided complete Easter and Thanksgiving dinners to well over 600 families since these programs began. As with many civic groups, Covid-19 has had a major impact on the Kiwanis. Director and Riverview Mayor, Andrew Swift said, “If these programs are to continue our club is going to need new members. “If you’d like some more information about the club please email me at aswift@cityofriverview.com.”
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Survey says residents support land preserve expansion Dave Gorgon Nearly two-thirds of residents responding to a survey support the expansion of the Riverview Land Preserve. More than 64 percent of survey respondents voted in favor of the proposed expansion of the land preserve, which serves 16 Downriver communities. The City of Riverviewowned facility contributes $3.5 million in revenue to the city’s general fund budget annually – approximately onefourth of the budget. The survey took place after the City Council expressed desire to find out whether residents supported a proposed expansion of 45 acres to increase capacity for an additional 15 years of operation. A report by Cobalt Community Research indicates surveys were sent to 8,797 residents in March, of which 2,715 responded either online with a unique random identification number or with a postage-paid reply envelope. A total of 1,747 voted in favor of the
expansion; 968 were opposed. The survey noted that the land preserve serves a population of more than 300,000 people – about 18 percent
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of Wayne County’s total residents. The survey said that funds generated by the preserve are equivalent to about 11 mills of property tax levy, “which otherwise
would need to be placed upon property owners tax bills to provide the current level of city services.” Those include police, firefighting and other public services. “Initially, this was to be placed on the ballot, but due to timing of the elections, staff recommended that this survey be utilized in lieu of the ballot question,” said City Manager and Treasurer Douglas Drysdale. Drysdale said the city has a deadline to respond to the Facility Inclusion Committee’s (FIC) recommendations from a hearing last summer. “We intend to file our responses this week and include the survey results as part of that response so that the FIC can realize that despite some objections an overwhelming number of residents are in favor of the expansion,” he said. City officials said the survey best served the needs of the entire community and gauged the interests of residents. Mayor Andrew Swift said it was important for the city to hire “professional survey people to run the project.”
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Riverview “Kuts for Kids” held its 6th annual hair donation event on March 23 at Riverview High School. Sixteen members of our schools and community donated eight inches or more of their hair in honor or memory of loved ones. Some of those special honorees were able to come and cut the donations right on stage. This year’s Special Honored Guest Hair Cutter was Paige McMenemy, one of our very own RCHS students. An extra special thanks to Riverview Cosmetology Director Ms. Alex Frederick and her students for helping prepare our donors’ hair for the event. We also welcomed Regina Villemure, founder of Children With Hair Loss, who spoke to us about her
organization. Each year our hair donations have gone to this fabulous Downriver nonprofit organization that provides hair pieces and wigs to children up to age 21 for free. Aside from our hair donation event, our Kuts for Kids Krew hosts a few fundraisers throughout the year. Half of the monies earned are donated to Children with Hair Loss. The other half goes into a fund that is used to help support current Riverview Students who find themselves in difficult medical situations and are in need of support. Kuts for Kids recognizes those going through a hard time, and we do our very best to help support our district students who need us. Interested in donating next year? We
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DECA students compete at state conference
On Jan. 13, 21 RCHS students competed virtually in districts for DECA. Eleven RCHS students qualified for a spot to compete in the DECA State Career and Development Conference. At the state conference, they competed against other DECA members from all over Michigan in hopes to earn a spot to attend the International Career Development Conference. The state conference was held on Thursday, March 10th through Saturday, March 12th in Detroit. The following are students who qualified to compete at the State Career Development Conference: Mackenzie Adams, Noor Faraj, Kosta Korogianis, Peter Kovacs, Ashlyn Kuzma, Analise Reyes, Natalie Richards, Brandy Rodriguez, Rayna Sokoloski, Skyler Stokes and Tyler Zolynsky. Peter Kovacs medaled in overall and in one of his role plays.
Welcome to RCSD! The Riverview Community School District recently held its 2022 Kindergarten Round-up to welcome new, young students into the fold. Here is a look at some of the newest Pirates.
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Students with Seniors
Students with Seniors is a new club at Riverview Community High School. This club was created and is led by RCHS students. They strive to connect the younger and older generations while bringing joy to residents at multiple nursing homes in the area. The members of the club provide activities to do while visiting the senior citizens at the nursing home.
Reflecting on April showers to May flowers As we all know the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. In STEAM classes, Huntington students have created projects that reflect this saying and the hallway is in full bloom! First, second and third graders made projects to create the spring showers. The gray clouds were texture painted with white by the first graders, while the raindrops were colored with various shades of blue on coffee filters by second and third graders. Different styles of 3D tulips were also created by first and second graders. The beautiful rainbows were made using transparent film by third graders.
Fourth and fifth graders contributed to the scene by creating bright tulips made with chalk pastels and glue resist technique. A collection of all the projects on display brought spring fever to the Huntington STEAM hallway!
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High school principal Hatzl appointed superintendent
Joseph “JJ” Hatzl started in the Riverview Community School District when he was a secondgrader at Memorial Elementary School. On July 1, he will become the leader of all of the schools in his hometown. Hatzl, who has served as principal at Riverview Community High School for the past nine years, was unanimously approved as the new superintendent of schools by the Board of Education. The board resolution Dave directed the beginning of contract Gorgon negotiations for the position between Hatzl and the school board. He was selected from 18 candidates that applied for the position. “Ultimately, it came down to the passion, dedication and commitment of our own high school principal, Mr. Joseph J. Hatzl, for our choice,” said board President Timothy Bohr. “In our district, we are all about ‘charting the course to excellence’ and he has been a key part of our district’s success to date and is an excellent choice to lead us into the future. The board welcomes him as its new leader beginning July 1 and looks forward to helping him succeed and make Riverview Community School District the best choice for students, staff and families.” Hatzl will succeed Dr. Russell Pickell, who has served as superintendent for the past 11 years. The superintendent search was an extensive process that involved gathering stakeholder input, which included an online survey and nine in-person focus groups. The input was compiled and reviewed by the board, which used it to develop selection criteria. The Michigan Association of School Boards assisted the Riverview board with the search process. Board members used the criteria to review application materials on the 18 candidates. Six candidates were interviewed over two nights, April 13-14. Two final candidates were brought back to the district for afternoon open houses followed by final interviews on April 19. Written feedback was collected from the public after each candidate’s interview and the feedback was reviewed by the board. After a debriefing of both final interviews, the motion to select Hatzl was made by Trustee Sandy Meeks and seconded by Trustee Megan Walter. The decision was unanimous. “I feel like it’s definitely an honor,” Hatzl said. “I’m one who is more of a servant leader. I’m very willing to get my hands dirty. One of the most difficult things will be moving on from principal. I love my job right now… Now I will be tasked with finding somebody to replace me who has the passion I have for Riverview Community High School.” As a student, Hatzl attended Memorial Elementary School, Seitz Middle School and then Riverview High, graduating in 1994. He was a strong student-athlete, serving as team captain in both baseball and basketball his senior year. He also ran cross country. He credits
New schools Superintendent JJ Hatzl and Riverview Mayor Andy Swift. Photo by Jim Jacek
his coaches and captaincies with helping develop his leadership skills. He attended the University of Michigan for four years, earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1998. Hatzl began coaching and substitute teaching for a half year before there was a full-time opening for a middle school math teacher. He was promoted to assistant principal at the high school in the 2012-2013 school year and has served as principal for nine years since. He has coached football, boys and girls basketball and baseball at all levels. For five years of his teaching career, he coached varsity basketball. Hatzl’s ties to Riverview and the school district may be unparalleled. His family has a lengthy history in the Riverview schools and community. Mother Patricia was a fourth-grade teacher at Forest Elementary School for 24 years. Both of his sisters, Laura Greer and Bethany Tomasek, were multi-sport athletes. Bethany also graduated from the U of M, while Laura earned a full-ride basketball scholarship to Wayne State University. Their late father Joseph was heavily involved in Little League and supported booster clubs. Hatzl’s wife Kristen also graduated from Riverview, where she was an all-state softball player as a member of the well-known Trombley family. They have an eight-year-old daughter Madelyn and a six-month-old daughter Nora.
“Some of the other people had more experience in central office roles, but you can’t replace 25 years in the district as far as the ins and outs, the goods and the bads, and knowing the things you can tweak,” he said. “It’s a good school system with a great track record.” Hatzl said his “number one thing is to have a collective vision so all of the staff, the students, the families – everyone – knows what Riverview Community Schools stand for and what the City of Riverview stands for. We’re a small town. There’s no reason to be anything but unified in my opinion.” Hatzl said his goals will include the continued forward motion with education and technology, being fiscally responsible and maintaining the high quality of staff members in the school system. He said he looks forward to continuing “the trajectory put in motion by Dr. Pickell, who has been a great asset and mentor to me. Without his support, I wouldn’t have had this opportunity.” “I just think we have one of the best K-12 staffs around,” he said. “I know we’ve got good people. I want to continue to be a good leader and have everybody moving in the same direction.” Hatzl said he appreciates the support from his hometown, which made the decision to work in Riverview after earning his college degree an easy one. “I remember as a little kid going to the baseball games and Friday night football games and then becoming a student-athlete and then getting a teaching job,” he said. “Everyone has been so supportive through the (superintendent) process. It’s humbling how many people have been reaching out and wishing me well and being so supportive afterward.” Hatzl was cheered during Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift’s recent State of the City Address. “I think JJ is awesome,” the Mayor said. “I think they made a really good pick… He fully understands the community and knows the needs. He’s worked his way through the ranks. The difference with JJ is he’s involved in the community. He’s not just there; he’s involved. He understands the students and teachers and staff.” Hatzl said he’ll be very busy. “I’m just a competitive person who wants what’s best for the children of Riverview,” Hatzl said. “I look fondly at my experiences in the community and the schools. One of the reasons I’ve stayed here was because of that. It’s important to carry on traditions while adjusting and moving ahead with the times. “One thing that has changed dramatically is the opportunities we offer in the Riverview schools. Now there are so many things that kids can do. Every single kid will have the best opportunities. As much as we enjoy celebrating our kids here, it’s what they do when they leave here that makes me feel good about our jobs as educators.”
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Here’s what to know about all those panels you see Susan Pinkowski Skeptic that you are, you hear it works, you see panels popping up here and there, but you just can’t figure out how the sun can possibly power your house? Well, there is so much power coming from the sun that if all of the sunlight that hit the earth’s surface was captured for just an hour and a half, it would handle a full year’s worth of energy consumption for the entire planet, according to www. energy.gov. Free energy – imagine that. There are two types of solar energy technologies – photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). CSP is mainly for industrial use, so we’ll focus on PV for the homeowner and small business owner. Solar radiation (a/k/a electromagnetic radiation) is sunlight. Solar tech captures this radiation and converts it to energy that we can use. Once the sun hits the solar panel, the energy is absorbed by the PV cells. An electrical charge is created “that moves in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, causing electricity to flow.” You can attach these panels to homes, businesses and even electrical grids for a mixing of power sources. Here’s where the costs start to incur. While panels and hardware are cheaper than they’ve ever been, there are a large number of “soft” costs, such as permitting, installing, financing, power storage systems, overhead and more. But these costs are not enough to stop homeowners and businesses in our area, especially in light of the generous tax rebates currently
available, the increased savings on your monthly electric bill and the security of no more rate increases or blackouts! An early adopter of this technology was Nicholas Brigandi, who owns 3 Nicks Taproom on Eureka in Southgate. His solar panels were installed in 2005. The impetus for his decision was how solar helps the environment, what a great investment it would be, and how it would lower his DTE bills. While his solar package cost about $70,000, he was able to take advantage of a sizable rebate and generous tax incentives. The system currently often shaves $500-600 off his highest monthly electric bills. He was able to recover
his initial investment back in only five years with all the tax breaks and incentives that were offered. He said knows others who have gone solar as well, and there are absolutely no regrets. In 2012, Hood’s Do It Best Hardware in Wyandotte had 12kw of solar panels installed on its roof for an initial cost of $60,000. However, John Christie indicated that there was a municipal rebate at the time of $12,000 and he also received a 30 percent tax credit. Those are some very nice incentives! In combination with his reduced electrical bill (down about $400 a month) and the increased value of the building, it was a very smart business move. Patrick Hand at Discount Drinks on Fort Street in
Wyandotte has panels that were installed in 2013-2014. They reduced his electric bill from approximately $3,200 a month down to about $1,800. That’s a savings of $1400 a month! His system, which is almost 10 years old now, cost about $80,000 but he received a $40,000 rebate from the solar company which made the deal even sweeter. Another environmentalist who jumped on the bandwagon early in 2015 was Barry Gillan of Barry ‘n Company Designs on Oak Street in Wyandotte. His system was installed because of his interest in saving energy costs and protecting the planet. He first needed some work done to his roof in order to support the system, so all
told his project cost $50,000. The generous tax credits, including the municipal one, available at the time were a very big incentive for him. He has loftier goals, though. He might like to take advantage of the geothermal benefits the earth offers, as well as installing wind turbines. There’s so much available to us that we just aren’t taking advantage of presently. The Wyandotte VFW went onboard in late 2019 and reduced their $2,000 a month electric bill down to $800. Their panels, equipment and labor came in at $100,000. They did receive a $5,000 municipal rebate from Wyandotte as well. The Post had numerous SEE SOLAR, PAGE 19
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A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream Shoppe is a Downriver success story By Dave Gorgon A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream is a Downriver success story. Tammie and Alan Bachran just celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a festive event at its Riverview location at 18100 Fort Street. The May 1 celebration of 10 years in business featured a congratulatory proclamation from U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, an appearance by a past Ms. Michigan, an actual DeLorean automobile and much, much more. That was followed up two days later with a business award and recognition from Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift’s during his first-ever State of the City Address. Swift thanked the Bachrans for moving from their Wyandotte location on Eureka Road to the Backhaus Mall location in Riverview on December 22, 2018. The Bachrans are proud of the product expansion and service that has taken place in recent years that has led to many more additional customers. “We wanted to celebrate 10 years in business and thank the customers and businesses that have supported us,” Tammie Bachran said. She said she started A Serendipity in 2012 when she found a love for baking while working for the owners of an unsuccessful bakery. Her specialty was “cake drops.” “I gained a passion for it,” Bachran said. “My husband (an information technology specialist) said ‘start your own.’ And here we are. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and discipline.” The Bachrans moved from their home to the Wyandotte location in 2015 and then to Riverview three years later. A Serendipity remains family owned and now employs 10
individuals – “our staff is our family,” Tammie said – to serve the growing customer base. Early on, they found success at vendor shows, street fairs and festivals. They have since added a shop full of new products, including custom cakes, cupcakes, many varieties of cookies – she highly recommends the French macarons -and Ashby’s Ice Cream. A Serendipity provides baked goods for birthday parties, weddings, graduations, retirements – “all sorts of special events,” Bachran said. Items are kept in stock in the store and can be special ordered. “We’re still booking for weddings and graduation parties,” she said. “We have five cake decorators here. We can take a lot of orders and we don’t turn people away.” She enjoys supporting area schools. A Serendipity has sponsored football teams and donated dessert trays for team dinners. They give gift cards and discounts to schools. Proceeds from in-store raffle items go to an adopt-afamily fund. The shop is open seven days a week. Bachran recommends following A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream Shoppe on the business Facebook page. The shop will be switching soon to summer hours. Online orders can be placed online or in person. Most Mondays, there is a special live Facebook presentation called what’s “coming up in the store.” “I love being in Riverview,” Bachran said. “As much as we love Wyandotte, moving here was the best thing I did for my business, by far. The support we get from the Mayor, the City Council, the residents and the schools outweighs anything we ever got anywhere else. “I’m not going anywhere,” Bachran said. “We’re here.”
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Continued from page 17 fundraisers for this project, which are ongoing, as there is one phase left to install. Aaron Bartal indicated that their reasoning for going solar was the ability to use clean energy, receive lower electric bills and a desire to help, instead of hurt the environment. Last year, homeowner Gary O’Brien in Riverview took the optimistic plunge on a solar system without a battery backup. He plans on using his soon-to-be-purchased battery electric Ford F150 Lightening as his whole house backup system by connecting it to his solar grid. His 18-panel system only cost $20,000 for 6.8 kilowatts of power and his average electric bill, around $190 a month, now averages about $88. His concerns about electrical rate increases, inflation and the need to charge an electric vehicle he already owns convinced him this was a smart move. “I now have a fixed cost to generate my power so if inflation takes off, my return on investment looks even better,” said O’Brien. He hired Strawberry Solar in Detroit for his project. How can the average homeowner come up with a $20,000-$80,000 outlay for solar? I had been interested in going solar for years, but with that kind of outlay and a gigantic silver maple tree shading the entire front of our home, I knew it was a lost cause. But then the tree died and had to come down. At the same time, my hopes for solar shot right up! I decided to investigate but I didn’t want to pay that kind of money up front. I reached out to Power Home Solar (now in the process of merging with Pink Energy) to find out exactly what was involved in going solar. Imagine my surprise when they told me there was no cash layout on my end, and in fact, they would be paying us a couple grand. That piqued my interest! We had a year’s worth of electrical usage analyzed by PHS. Our house location facing due south was an important factor in determining how much solar we could harvest. When everything was figured out,
we would be paying a fixed rate less than our monthly electric bill for 25 years, after which we would never pay an electrical bill again. Technically, I’ve been paying an everincreasing electric bill for over 50 years, so that was welcomed news. We will not have any blackouts, nor rate increases, or power shortages ever again. The power company can’t cut our AC off in 110° weather and make us run to the basement anymore. We have a son we will leave our house to eventually, so it was a decision for the future, and for doing our part to contribute to helping build a resilient electrical grid, while protecting us from the uncertainty of a steady power source. We live on a street that frequently has blackouts and now finally have peace of mind. We received almost $15,000 in a tax rebate that we applied toward the financing of our system. If we choose to pay it off early, there is no penalty, and the interest rate is ridiculously low as it is. If we decide to sell instead, we can sell the system with the house or have it removed and installed on our new house. We just couldn’t see a downside to getting solar. The latest generation of panels are far superior to those from almost 20 years ago and can even generate electricity on cloudy days. The benefits and savings are greater as well. Research is ongoing around the world and new improvements are on the horizon to make them even better. In other words, not only is solar going to get better, it will also be more affordable to everyone. Some solar companies don’t require any money out of pocket which can benefit people from all income brackets. Robert Kulic, owner of CRESIT Energy in Wyandotte, handled the installations for all of these businesses mentioned, and is very knowledgeable about all the steps involved in bringing the project, and the paperwork, to fruition. In compiling this article, I didn’t receive any detractions from those who have gone solar. It seems there are no unhappy customers! It appears to be an all-around win, for the homeowner, the business owner, the job market, the economy, and for the tree-hugger in all of us
Turtle Island contest returns Turtle Island returns for the fourth year in a row later this month. Four years ago Turtle Island was designed and built by Riverview DPW employee Steve Scherer. It was designed to give the turtles that make their home in the Reflection Pond of Young Patriot’s Park a safe place to sun themselves. All turtles generally need to “bask in the sun” every day for at least two hours. And we all want healthy turtles! Three years ago was the first “Spot the First Turtle on Turtle Island contest”. The first to submit a picture that year and winner of a Starbucks gift certificate was Pam Cusumano. In subsequent years Mayor Swift changed the contest to all those who submitted pictures. This years’ contest will be held the same way as last year’s contest, but there will be two winners this year. All those who send a picture of the 2022 Turtle Island to Mayor Swift at aswift@cityofriverview.com will be entered into drawing for a $50 gift certificate to A Serendipity Cakery and a $50 gift certificate to Riverview Nutrition. All entries should be submitted by Thursday, May 28th, 6 p.m. The Mayor asks that “Turtle Island Contest 2022” be put in the subject line. Please include your name and address. The winners will be announced at the Riverview City Council meeting held on Monday, June 6th.
Riverview Veterans Memorial Day Ride The Riverview Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony Committee, in cooperation with the American Legion Post #389 and the City of Riverview, are looking for motorcycle riders for their Memorial Day Ride. The ride will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Here are the ride details: ~ 10 a.m. Meet at American Legion Post 389, 17116 Quarry Road ,Riverview ~ 10:30 a.m. Stage Bikes to depart on Quarry Road ~ 10:48 a.m. Depart American Legion ~ 11 a.m. Arrive at Young Patriots Park, Riverview. The plan is to meet at Post #389 on Quarry Road in Riverview. We will start to meet around 10 a.m. We will stage around 10:30 to 10:40. We will plan to leave around 10:48 on the police escorted ride to Young Patriots in Riverview. The ride is only about 10 to 15 minutes in length and will require a short ride on grass near our fire department. One notable point about the ride is part of the route is around the reflection pond on the cart path at Young Patriot’s Park From there we will park on Riverview Veterans Memorial Dr. by the library and then head to the ceremony which is to start at 11 a.m. For more information or to let us know you’d like to participate, email Mayor Swift at aswift@cityofriverview.com
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Officials remind Riverview residents of city codes ADDRESS DISPLAY Make addresses visible from the street and attached to the building. The numbers shall contrast from their background and must be no less than 4 inches in height. ALLEY Residents are responsible for the alley behind their home. Keep trash cans stored within yards out of public view, not in the alleyway. Maintain grass and weeds so that they are cut below 8 inches. Remove any debris or trash that has blown into the alleyway adjacent to your property. Do not park or store vehicles in the alleyway. Do not post signs within the alleyway. Do not build within the alleyway, including fences or sheds. BLIGHT There are many types of issues that can be considered blight on your property, whether residential or commercial. Blight includes: unlicensed / inoperable motor vehicles, construction materials being stored when no construction is being performed, piles of trash, debris, etc. Residents should maintain their property and keep it free from any types of blight. BOAT RAMP A permit (sticker) is required to use any portion of the City of Riverview’s boat ramp. A permit can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office. Boat ramp permits cannot be used for boat chartering services. Vehicles and boats without a permit will be ticketed. FIREWOOD Storage of firewood must be on a rack at least eight (8) inches off of the ground. Storage height may not exceed four (4) feet, including ground clearance and must be in the rear yard area at least (3) feet from the property line. All firewood must be cut into usable lengths not to exceed 24 inches. GARAGES AND SHEDS A permit is required to install or replace a garage and/or shed and can be obtained through the Building Department. Concrete foundations and rat walls are required by code for both garages and sheds. Sheds cannot be placed on the ground and must be located in the rear yard. Detached accessory structures (including garages) shall not be located closer than 3 feet to any lot line nor located in any easement or required front yards. Height Detached accessory structures shall be limited in height to 14’-0”. GRASS CLIPPINGS Grass clippings left in the street are considered litter and clogs up the sewers. Properly dispose of the grass clippings in refuse (paper) bags or marked containers.
GRASS AND WEEDS Grass and weeds over eight (8) inches for developed properties and over ten (10) inches for vacant properties is in violation of the City Ordinance. Developed properties including homes and businesses will be notified if in violation once a year with a violation letter for grass exceeding eight (8) inches. If the grass is not cut within three (3) days of the date of the violation letter, the city will cut the grass at the expense of the property owner. PARKING ON THE GRASS Motor vehicles cannot be parked on the grass. Motor vehicles may be parked in the street (where allowed), parking lot, driveway, or in the garage. Do not park motor vehicles so that they block the city sidewalk. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING Recreational vehicles including boats and trailers must be stored in the rear or side of the house at least (2) feet back from the front house line. Equipment and vehicles may be parked on the premises including driveways, except on the front lawn for a period of not more than 72 hours. All recreational equipment and vehicles must be kept in good repair and carry a current year’s license or registration. No person shall park any recreational equipment or vehicle on streets, alleys, highways or other public places longer than 72 hours unless such equipment or vehicle is continuously absent for 24 hours from that location and surrounding area. RENTALS An inspection is required for any residential rentals that are single family, multi-unit, existing, etc. Inspections are conducted every (3) years. A certificate of compliance is required. Contact the Building Department for applications, inspections, and fees. RESIDENTIAL HOME SALES An inspection is required for any residential
property that is placed up for sale or transferred. Properties sold without a certificate of occupancy are required to sign a preoccupancy agreement agreeing to correct all violations shown on the inspection report. Contact the Building Department for applications, inspections and fees. SIDEWALKS Property owners are responsible to keep the city sidewalk abutting or adjacent to their property in good repair. Citizens concerned about sidewalks in disrepair must make a formal complaint with the City. See form on the City website or contact the Building Dept. SWIMMING POOLS A permit is required to install a swimming pool and can be obtained through the Building Department. The Code requires swimming pools to comply with several laws for the safety of everyone. Swimming pools must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. TRASH (SPECIAL PICKUP) Special trash pickup is for debris that cannot be picked with your regular weekly rubbish (tree branches, building materials, concrete, stone, etc.) Trash for special pickup cannot be put at the curb until after 5:00 p.m. the night before pickup. Normal special pickups are on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. To schedule a special pickup call the Department of Public Works at 734-2814270. YARD WASTE Yard waste pickup is from April 1st to December 1st and should be put out on your normal trash pickup day. It should be placed in a 32-gallon (or less) receptacle with a “YARD WASTE” sticker displayed on the front of the container or refuse (paper) bags specifically designed for holding yard waste.
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LEGAL NOTICES
CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022
The Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Gunaga, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, Workman Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk Approved the Minutes of the March 21, 2022, Regular Meeting by unanimous vote. Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. Reappointed Ms. Lynette Vail to the Economic Development Corporation/ Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a six-year term that will expire April 1, 2028, by unanimous vote. Approved Consent Agenda as follows by unanimous vote. Award Bid and Agreement with KCI for Water Bill Printing for a total cost of $10,102.96. Approve Sole Source Award to Total Response for Emergency Medical Dispatch Training for $10,997.00. Approve Budget Amendments as presented. Approved Cooperative Bid Purchase for one Ford Interceptor for $33,995.00 and one Ford F150 Responder Pickup for $38,900.00 from Gorno Ford for a total cost of $72,895.00 by unanimous vote. Approve Tabling of Curbside Recycling Services Award for further study. Ayes: Councilmembers Norton, ONeil, Robbins Nays: Mayor Swift, Councilmembers Blanchette, Gunaga, Workman Motion failed. Approved Five-Year Agreement with Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc., for Bi-Weekly Residential Curbside Recycling Services in the Annual Amount of $175,344.00 contingent upon the City Attorney’s contract review by unanimous vote. Authorized Addendum Extending Agreement for Lead Service Water Line Replacement for the Cities of Riverview and Wyandotte to D & D Water/Sewer for $602,000.00, with contingency of $60,200.00, for a total of $662,200.00. And further, Authorized Field Engineering and Contract Management Fees to Charles E. Raines Company in an amount Not to Exceed $86,200.00 by unanimous vote. Authorized Second Reading, by title only, and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 730 Amending Code of Ordinances Residential Rental Dwellings and Rental Units Sections 86-263 and 86-267 by unanimous vote. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 730 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW BY THE REPEAL AND READOPTION OF SECTION 86-263, “REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES”, AND SECTION 86-267, “INSPECTION”, OF ARTICLE VIII “RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DWELLINGS AND RENTAL UNITS”, OF CHAPTER 86 “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS”, TO UPDATE THE SECTIONS Authorized Second Reading, by title only, and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 731 Amending the International Fire Code to the 2015 Edition by unanimous vote. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 731 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,” OF RIVERVIEW CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY THE REPEAL AND RE-ADOPTION OF ARTICLE II, “INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,” TO ADOPT THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE Authorized Second Reading by title only, and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No, 732 Amending the Life Safety Code to the 2015 Edition by unanimous vote.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 732 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, “FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION” OF RIVERVIEW CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY THE REPEAL AND RE-ADOPTION OF ARTICLE III, ‘LIFE SAFETY CODE,” TO ADOPT THE 2015 EDITION OF THE LIFE SAFETY CODE Authorized First Reading, by title only, of Proposed Ordinance No. 733, Amending Code of Ordinances Section 66-3 regarding Traffic Control Orders 430 and 431 by unanimous vote. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 733 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW TO AMEND SECTION 66-3 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDERS NUMBERS 430 AND 431 Recessed into Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Pending Litigation in the matter of Mikolajewski vs the City of Riverview by unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Swift, Councilmembers Blanchette, Gunaga, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, Workman Concurred with and Approved MMRMA Legal Counsel’s recommendation regarding Pending Litigation in the matter of Mikolajewski vs the City of Riverview by unanimous vote. DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL18, 2022 The Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Robbins, Workman Excused: Councilmember Gunaga Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk Approved the Minutes of the April 4, 2022, Regular Meeting by unanimous vote. Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. Cobalt Community Research presented results of a Community-wide Survey on the Landfill Expansion Question. Approved Consent Agenda as follows by unanimous vote. Waive Bidding Process and Authorize Emergency Temporary Scale Rental with CECH Scales for the Amount of $3,500.00 per month and $23,460.00 for the onetime cost for delivery, installation and calibration of the scale. Approve Budget Amendments as presented. Adopted Departmental Fee Schedule by unanimous vote. Adopted resolution recognizing Alayah’s Angels as a Non-profit Organization operating in the City of Riverview by unanimous vote. Approved Agreement for Municipal Commercial Waste Management with the Taylor ACT 179 Authority and the City of Taylor, by unanimous vote. Authorized Agreement for Design, Construction and Commissioning of Leachate PFAS Pre-Treatment Facility for the Riverview Land Preserve to Clear Water Services, LLC, for a Total Award of $644,943.00, by unanimous vote. Authorized Second Reading, by title only, and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 733, Amending Code of Ordinances Section 66-3 regarding Traffic Control Orders 430 and 431 by unanimous vote. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 733 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE SEE LEGALS. Page 27
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CITY OF RIVERVIEW TO AMEND SECTION 66-3 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDERS NUMBERS 430 AND 431 Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. by unanimous vote. DETAILED MINUTES/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE ALL REGISTERED VOTERS IN RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Please be notified that new voter identification cards will be mailed to each Riverview registered voter in May. Precincts have not changed, but the district numbers have changed as follows: Congressional District: 6th Senate: 4th
House: 27th County Commissioner: 15th
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) was established after voters approved a 2018 constitutional amendment that transferred the power to draw the state’s congressional and legislative districts from the state legislature to an independent redistricting commission. Redistricting is a legally required process that occurs every 10 years in which districts for the U.S. House and state legislatures are redrawn. Once the U.S. Census Bureau releases new population figures for all 50 states (in every year ending in “1”), seats in the U.S. House are handed out accordingly. ATTENTION CITY OF RIVERVIEW RESIDENTS NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing has been scheduled for May 16, 2022, at the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 PM at the Peter E. Rotteveel Municipal Building, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the Proposed 2022/23 Budget. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection on the city’s website www.cityofriverview.com under Public Notices or in the City Clerk’s Office at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, MI 48193, (734) 281-4200.
RFD ready for some fun at 2022 SummerFest
The second annual Riverview Fire Department water ball tournament will be held June 18 at 3 p.m. during the 2022 Riverview SummerFest. The event will be contested between three-person teams (firefighters only must bring own turnout gear) There is no entry fee and winners receive bragging rights for a year. The trophy must be returned after a year for the 2023 tournament. Call the fire desk at 734-281-4264 to reserve your spot. The RFD will also sponsor a Cornhole Tournament at SummerFest, The tournament will be June 17 at 6 p.m. The bracket-style event will carry a $15 entry fee. The winners will receive a $100 gift certificate to Black Rock Steakhouse. Second- and third-place finishers will also receive prizes. Two-person teams can enter by calling the fire desk at 734-281-4264
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Hundreds of children and their families line up for the “Easter Stroll”
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Kiwanis, other organizations chip in on Easter Stroll The Riverview Recreation Department helped the community celebrate Easter by putting on a “Hippity Hoppity Easter Stroll” event at Young Patriot’s Park. More than 300 children and their families participated in this relatively new event. Being a civic organization that works to make the lives of the children in the community better, the Kiwanis of Riverview were more than happy to participate.
The Kiwanis passed out more than 500 pieces of candy, stickers, plastic eggs with prizes inside, lighted wristbands and bicycle safety lights. Along with more than 15 other organizations the Kiwanis were grateful for the opportunity to serve the children and their families. The event, held on Saturday, April 9th, replaced the usual Easter Egg Hunt.
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perseverance and joy are personified in the businesses that they created, and that, together and apart from all the other obsessed business owners around them, make a city compelling and irresistible. For every single local and independent business of every kind, there is a person, or a few people, which are the business. Start rattling off the names in your head of all the places you go that exist because of that one person, or few people. Wyandotte happens to enjoy a very concentrated variety of indies, but there are hundreds of businesses in our Downriver area alone
that are all about people that change our world. They know us when we walk in. Their take on food or drink, or apparel or furniture, on hair cutting or flowers, so unique and special, is irreplaceable, and not duplicatable. In one of my earliest columns, I called out a trendline in the country, perhaps the world. It’s what I refer to as a pervasive disconnect in so many people’s behaviors when it comes to being aware of the power they wield to make real differences in
how and where they spend. I find it even more obvious when I replace the idea of a business with the idea of a person. We all have the ability to make a person’s day, or to not think about it that way, and just get what we want from impersonal websites or fake, replicated mass market choices. We have real, and powerful abilities to support the personalities that make our communities, or not. People. How simple. How amazing. How did that disconnect happen? Through relentless marketing and power of media of the large and publicly traded businesses that have infested every nook and niche of American commerce. Every single thing we buy from them enriches people that have no interest in the business they’ve created to try to rip off the local businesses that local people built. CVS has enormous control over where drugs are available. Independent pharmacies are being squeezed out by huge corporations. Men’s Wearhouse can blitz airwaves and create top of mind awareness, while selling grossly inferior products to people they don’t know or care about – to benefit shareholders and CEOS that are not here. I’m describing a phenomenon, not criticizing anyone in particular, but rather, bemoaning the truth that we have been, and continue to be duped and robbed of our power. Yet independents still survive, still persevere. And we are the beneficiaries. Or, we’re disconnected, supporting the very forces that are deliberately, on purpose and by design, trying to divert as much money as they can from our communities we love. Localism is about protecting and nourishing our communities. On purpose, by design. When we do, we see the magic generated by countless people that insist on prevailing, to give us such better service, variety, and personality. Not bad, this magic thing.
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I rave about Wyandotte quite a bit, perhaps you’ve picked up on that. Since I started writing this column, my Wyandotte-centric orientation has intensified as an astounding explosion of investment on and around Biddle has taken place. I admit to being biased, but even if I had no such slant, what has happened in the last few years is worth marveling at, and we are nowhere near past that investment surge. But I’m eager to share any Peter enthusiasm that I feel in our Rose region, or anywhere else that inspires me. Small, medium and larger cities have the capacity to dazzle me, and when they do, I try to learn and share. I am never satisfied, and I never tire of the search for things that ignite my imagination. For all the buzz of Wyandotte, I see so much that should be, needs to be better. If other cities have lots of plants hanging on the light poles, I covet the vibe they give and want more in my town. If I see cool murals on the hidden sides and backs of buildings that would otherwise be dreary and run down, I want that too. Green belts, bike lanes, bike racks, public conversation arrangements of benches…. stuff like that. It’s not a matter of finding fault; it’s all about finding weak links and changing them into something wonderful, or functional, or efficient. All of the above, and more. But all of that is not what makes me obsess the way I do. The real inspiration comes from something different, and I think I have yet to name it in all these articles. It’s very simple, very obvious, and very magical: Everything that ignites this imagination - all of it - derives from individual people. Specific, real people, whose unique energies,“insanities” and visions, whose drive,
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Kids Kids 11 Mile Mile Fun Fun Run Run at at 99 a.m. a.m. Adult 5K Run at 10 a.m. Adult 5K Run at 10 a.m.
Run Run begins begins at at Young Young Patriots Patriots Park Park As a part of Riverview’s Summerfest festivities, participants will enjoy a challenging 5K course taking you to As a part of Riverview’s Summerfest festivities, participants will enjoy a challenging 5K course taking you to the highest elevation and most spectacular view in Downriver, the top of the hill at Riverview Highlands Golf the highest elevation and most spectacular view in Downriver, the top of the hill at Riverview Highlands Golf Course and back. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will receive a finisher medal and post race refreshments. Course and back. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will receive a finisher medal and post race refreshments. 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and post race refreshments. There will also be awards for the top three 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and post race refreshments. There will also be awards for the top three finishers in Men and Women. finishers in Men and Women. Please register online at https://runsignup.com/race/mi/riverview/summitrun Please register online at https://runsignup.com/race/mi/riverview/summitrun If you do not wish to register online, please fill out the bottom portion of this form and return it to the RiverIf you do not wish to register online, please fill out the bottom portion of this form and return it to the Riverview Recreation Department, 14100 Civic Park Dr., Riverview, MI 48193 view Recreation Department, 14100 Civic Park Dr., Riverview, MI 48193 Cost now thru April 30 May 1-June 11 June 12-June 18 Cost now thru April 30 May 1-June 11 June 12-June 18 5K Run $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 5K Run $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 Kids Run $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Kids Run $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Online registration ends Wednesday, June 15th at midnight. Sign up after the 15th will need to be done in perOnline registration ends Wednesday, June 15th at midnight. Sign up after the 15th will need to be done in person. There will be a Recreation Info Booth at Summerfest where participants can sign up. Packet pick up will son. There will be a Recreation Info Booth at Summerfest where participants can sign up. Packet pick up will be at the Info Booth also, you can pick up packets between 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 or Friday, be at the Info Booth also, you can pick up packets between 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 or Friday, June 17. June 17. Mail or In Person Entry Form No Refunds (One runner per application) Mail or In Person Entry Form No Refunds (One runner per application) Make checks payable to: City of Riverview, 14100 Civic Park Dr, Riverview, MI 48193 Make checks payable to: City of Riverview, 14100 Civic Park Dr, Riverview, MI 48193 Name____________________________________ Date of Birth ______________ Age on 6-18-22_______ Name____________________________________ Date of Birth ______________ Age on 6-18-22_______ Address___________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Address___________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Email__________________________________ Phone _________________________ M or F (Circle one) Email__________________________________ Phone _________________________ M or F (Circle one) Shirt size for 5k Run ONLY (circle one adult size) Shirt size for 5k Run ONLY (circle one adult size)
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The City of Riverview Recreation Department is now offering online registration. Please check out our Spring Programs at https://secure.rec1.com/MI/riverview-mi/catalog You can find the link on our website www.cityofriverview.com or our Facebook page Riverview Recreation Department. Summer registration begins Monday, May 16 for residents and Wednesday, May 18 for non-residents.
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The City of Riverview will host its first “Concert on the Course” on Sunday, July 10th. The Band scheduled to be the first to perform a concert on the Riverview Highlands Golf practice facility will be the popular group “Shakedown”. “When we first started talking about the possibility of hosting a “Pine Knob” style concert on the golf practice facility, I knew which band would be perfect for it”, said Mayor Swift. “We are always looking for ways to make our community stand out amongst all options available Downriver.” Last year the Riverview Highlands sponsored a “Clubs and Chrome” golf outing and car show. There were classic cars throughout the course and a very well attended car show in the parking lot. Concert-goers this year will be able to bring lawn chairs and blankets to make themselves comfortable for the two-hour concert on the golf course. With the seating being on the actual golf course, the sand traps and tee boxes will be roped off to prevent damage to the course. There will be an area available that will easily seat 200 or more people. The city usually has about 100 to 125 concert goers for its “Concert in the Park” series held at Young Patriot’s Park. There will be no coolers allowed and there will be food trucks and alcohol available for purchase. Mayor Swift has offered to pay for the band and is looking for other sponsors to help make this event successful. The Mayor has asked if you have any questions or would like to help sponsor this event to please call 734-281-4201 or email him at aswift@cityofriverview.com.
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Spring is here, at last! And one of Evelyn spring’s first and Cairns favorite vegetables, asparagus, will be in the spotlight at the National Asparagus Festival June 11 in Hart Michigan’s Oceana County, known as “The Asparagus Capital of the Nation.” The festival, held held since 1974, will include the coronation of an Asparagus Queen, a scholarship presentation, an arts-and-crafts fair, two stages featuring live music, an asparagus-recipe tasting, an asparagus farm tour and a parade of bands, floats and dignitaries. The queen will tour the state for a year promoting asparagus. Because May is National Asparagus Month, I’m celebrating by baking an awesomely easy and delicious asparagus quiche using the following recipe shared by Melva Bonis of Grosse Ile. MELVA BONIS’ EASY ASPARAGUS QUICHE 1 premade unbaked 9-inch pie shell ½ pound asparagus spears 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced 1 tablespoon flour 2 cups shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese 3 eggs 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Bake the pie shell for 6 to 7 minutes. Set aside. Place the asparagus spears in a skillet with water to cover and cook until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, set aside 3 stems and cut the remainder into ½-inch lengths. Then slice the reserved stems in half lengthwise and set aside. Combine the asparagus, onion and flour and pour into the crust and sprinkle with the cheese. Whisk the eggs, cream, basil, salt and cayenne and pour over the cheese. Bake at 325 degrees 25 minutes, then arrange the reserved asparagus on top of the quiche in a wheel pattern. Return the quiche to the oven for another 5 or 10 minutes until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Optional: 2/3 cup crisply cooked bacon can be placed in the crust before adding the asparagus mixture. Last month, I observed National Carrot Day (April 4) by baking an awesomely easy and healthful recipe for carrot raisin muffins provided by Ronnie Padmos of Trenton, who said her grandchildren love them. (I do, too.) Ronnie said she used to distribute the recipe at Detroit Area Agency on Aging programs for senior citizens years ago. The recipe calls for shredding the carrots, but I followed her suggestion for chopping them to about ¼ inch dice instead in my food processor. GRANDCHILDREN’S FAVORITE MUFFINS 2 large carrots (1 ½ cups), grated or finely chopped 2 large eggs ½ cup applesauce 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 12-section muffin pan with vegetable cooking spray. Peel the carrots and grate (or finely chop to about ¼ inch). In a large bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, vanilla and oil, mixing until well blended. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the applesauce mixture until just blended. Stir in the carrots and raisins. Divide the batter into the muffin cups, filling about ½ full. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Makes 12 muffins. \ (Do you need a special recipe, or do you have a favorite recipe or tip you would like to share? Please send your request or culinary contribution to Evycairns@aol.com and include your email address or telephone number.) HAPPY COOKING!
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Concert on the Course set for Sunday, July 10
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City Council comes together over several important issues
My fellow Riverview residents, Spring has finally arrived and with it comes a measure of anticipation and excitement. Your city council has taken positive actions on a few items I would like to tell you about. ANDREW If you are a SWIFT regular viewer of council meetings, you’ve seen voting has been split on some key issues. Over the past few months we’ve had four motions pass unanimously of great importance and I couldn’t be more proud. The first, and probably of greatest importance and impact is that the entire council, all seven members, are in full support of the landfill expansion. This will bode well with the Facility Inclusion Committee when it considers if they are going to grant us the expansion we’ve requested. This reinforces the fact that council has a clear focus on the importance of the expansion and the negative impact to the entire Downriver Region if it were to close. The second fully supported action was publishing a survey of our registered voters to determine their
support of the landfill expansion. Riverview registered voters supported the expansion by about two-to-one. The survey results information was also included in the re-application to the FIC as showing this support. And the cohesiveness doesn’t stop there. All seven members voted to approve a full-fledged curb-side recycling program in Riverview. This has been a goal of mine since first becoming mayor. This is the environmentally right thing to do. It will increase our residential participation measurably because you won’t have to make a trip to the recycling center at the land preserve. a We will continue to pursue the establishment of a satellite recycling center so that those who live in multipleunit facilities continue to have access to recycling. Again, this was one of the items the FIC instructed Riverview to do in support of the landfill expansion. And the final item is one that has me concerned that we even have to do it. There was a motion by Councilwoman Gunaga that we hire an expert to assist the council in our endeavor to work together in spite of our personal differences. I do support
the process because it is too important to not do it. The rest of council felt the same and passed the motion 7-0. Earlier this month I was proud to present the first ever “State of the City” address. The lunchtime event held at Arnaldo’s was hosted by the Southgate Rotary Club. This was something we planned on doing two years ago but got delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year seemed like the perfect time to get this fundraiser started. This, as most “State of the City” addresses sponsored by Rotary are used to raise funds to provide scholarships for local students. One student from the Riverview Community High School and one student from Gabriel Richard Catholic High School will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Tickets for the “State of the City” address were $60 apiece and table sponsorships were $400. Nearly 100 tickets were sold and I believe those in attendance were pleased with the program. For those who weren’t able to participate in the event, you will be able to watch it on the city cable channel and available for streaming on the City of Riverview website. Preparing for this presentation was likely one of the more stressful things
I’ve had to do as mayor. It is very important to get what I say correct because I know that there are those who will review the speech and point out the littlest thing I said wrong. I’m fine with that and even more comfortable with getting what the real story is, out to the people. We covered several areas including the police and fire departments, the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library, the Recreation Department, Riverview Highlands and the Riverview Land Preserve. My favorite part of the event was recognizing seven of our local businesses for their contribution to making Riverview a healthy, safe, informed, great place to live. The Riverview businesses that were recognized in this, the inaugural “State of the City’’ address were, Achieve Health & Performance, Atria Kinghaven, Go Big MultiMedia, Parthenon Coney Island & Restaurant, Riverview Nutrition, A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream and Theta Living. There were so many more to recognize but we did have a time limit for the presentation.
Feeling proud and not so proud about recent history We have put a lot of history behind us this year. A lot of things have happened that we can be proud of and some things that I think we are ashamed of. First the “proud” items: We were able to have our 2021 Memorial Day ceremony in spite of lingering COVID-19 problems. Last August the city of Riverview was able to host “The Wall that Heals”, a Vietnam GERALD Veteran’s Memorial Fund project PERRY based in Washington DC. Thanks mostly to contributions from event-sponsor Caeser Capital Management, this special event came to our city. It was a solemn event. ~ If you were there, you saw grown men crying and saying the names of their fallen buddies. It was very touching. ~ We were able to get out of the war in Afghanistan. ~ And it now seems like we are on the down side of
the whole COVID-19 battle. The mask mandates are gone, although some still wear them as added protection. ~ Then there was the other side of the ledger: ~ We had an attack on our nation’s Capitol by fellow citizens. ~ We had credible evidence that men planned to kidnap out governor I wonder what would be going through the mind’s of Riverview’s fallen if they were alive and aware of the situation all around us? As for Memorial Day 2022, I hope you are able to attend our ceremony. It will take place at 11 a.m. on Memorial Day. All the pomp and circumstance will be back, including the 300 flags around the Reflection Pond at Young Patriots Park. Thank you to the Riverview High School football team and Coach Mclaughlin for the assistance. And special thanks, too, to John Price, Ron Miller and Gene Wagenor. The Riverview High School Band will be there – than you, band director Ian Nicholes
Mayor Andy Swift will be on hand to welcome attendees and we will also be blessed wth an appearance from our own bagpiper Tyge Cawthorne. Without home, the whole event would be kinda flat. And motorcycle groups will be on hand to help honor the fallen. It is alway a moving event and we hope you can all come out and see the beautiful monuments and wonderful tributes. I mention the monuments and would like to thank some special people for them. First, there is the main monument, placed there in 1986 thanks mostly to the hard work byu former council member Elmer Trombley, his sons and others. The second monument came thanks to the efforts of past commander of Post 389 Dave Giles, along with Les Withrow, Jerry Masley and others. Thanks, too, to Eve Howell, for her hard work in beautifying the area with flowers. So beautiful, thank you, Eve.
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We are excited to announce our seed library! Stop by and pick up to five packs of vegetable or flower seeds for your garden. All seeds are heirloom and non-GMO. If you would like to share seeds from your garden, please make sure to share heirloom varieties for the best results. Seed donation forms are available at the circulation desk. Hope to see you soon and happy growing! Thursdays - Preschool Storytime with Ms. Sue (ages 2-5) through May 26, 2022 11 – 11:30 a.m. Join Ms. Sue for some storytime fun! Participants will enjoy stories, songs and games. Registration is required and will only be accepted in person or by calling 734-283-1250. Maximum of 15 children per session. Drop-In Crafturdays – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 28 – Monster Treasure Boxes Drop in the last Saturday of May to make a monsterific treasure box perfect for collecting summer treasures! Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages welcome. Summer Reading 2022 – Ocean of Possibilities June 20 – July 29, 2022 Join us in June and July for our Oceans of Possibilities summer program for children, teens and adults. We have an amazing summer of free events and activities planned including: Weekly early childhood storytimes with Ms. Sue Five ‘big celebration’ days that include an ocean science experiments, a ‘Motion in the Ocean’ dance party and an Aquatic-themed cooking day Families can come together weekly to make a puzzle, try out a new crafting technique or make a oneof-a-kind creation using Lego Celebration pizza and popsicle party with outdoor games and a visit with the Riverview Police, Fire and DPW Departments. Reading incentives and a reading competition for children, teens and adults that includes the opportunity to win books and prizes. A full calendar of events and information about registering for the reading competition are posted at riverviewpubliclibrary.com, on our Facebook page and in the Riverview Register. On-going services and resources Summer Hours of Operation (June 6 – September 6, 2022): Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays eBooks/Magazines, Overdrive & Libby Our patrons have access to even more electronic resources thanks to a partnership between four library institutions! You just need your library card number and pin to access over 180,000 resources. All instructions needed to access these materials are posted
on our website and Facebook page. We recommend downloading the American Library Association’s free Libby app for quick and easy access to eResources. The app gives readers the ability to browse, download and read/listen to materials on any smart device through this one-stop app. Detailed instructions can be found by visiting https://riverviewpubliclibrary.com/ digital-collection/. If you have any questions, please call us at 734-283-1250 or email us at RVML14300@ gmail.com. We will respond as soon as possible. Donating materials? We appreciate you thinking of us for your book and DVD donations! We just ask a few things: Drop all donations off to us during our hours of operation. Please do not donate text books, encyclopedias, National Geographic Magazines, Readers Digest condensed editions, coloring/activity books or VHS tapes. We cannot use or sell these items.
A few helpful reminders: Our dropbox is open 24/7 and is located on the side of the building around the corner from the blue bike rack. We are no longer charging any late fines on materials, so fines should not be assessed on items owned by the Riverview Library. Items borrowed from other libraries may still accrue fines. Please be aware that materials that are more than 8 days late will be marked lost on your account. Patron accounts will be blocked until materials are returned. Patrons who have lost books that are not returned will be charged book replacement costs. Wi-Fi is available 24/7 on the outside of our building. If you sit in your car on the north side of the Library you will have access to our Wi-Fi signal. A password is not required. Visit our Facebook page and/or riverviewpubliclibrary.com for up-to-date information concerning the library and for updated links to resources that may help inform and entertain you from home
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The Special Olympics are back to putting smiles on faces It’s been a long time since our Special Olympians have been able to compete and have a good time but we are back! The Special Olympics Michigan Area 23 encoumpasses all of Wyane County, excluding Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. Nearly 1,800 participants in 16 sports are under Area sherry 23’s justitiction. The halko sports are athletics, skiing, basketball, bocci, bowling, cycling, gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, speed skating, cross country skiing, golf, poly hockey, snowshoeing, softball and swimming. The first sport to make a comeback for the Area 23 Olympians was bowling. More than 30 athletes filled the lanes at the recent regional tournament and the strikes and spares were bowling the participants over. The regional was the culmination of a season that featured some stringent health and safety protocols. The Special Olympics of Michigan had a plan to keep the teammates safe and it paid off. Competitors had to wear masks and maintain six feet separation and they were willing and able. Whatever it took to get back up, running and competing, they waited patiently. When they were put on hold for two years because of COVID-19, it was hard to keep the athletes healthy, both physically and mentally. I am part of this experience as I have a daughter who currently participates in the Jo Brighton Special Athletes in Wyandotte and has over the past eight years. When sports went down, so did my daughter’s spirits. It was almost painful to see her face fall when the next sport was canceled until further notice. You don’t realize how important a simple game of basketball can be to a person until they can’t do it. The interaction that The Special Olympics provides is more than just rolling a ball, making a basket, kicking a goal or competing for first place in a variety of sports. It is
about making friends, getting a smile, hearing that big “Yeah” from the quietest to the loudest. For those of you who know my daughter, she is not in the first category. The Special Olympics of Michigan has become such an integral part of our lives. When you first learn that your child might be different, you wonder how they will fit in. You wonder how they will find friends. You wonder how they will learn about the world. You wonder, you wonder, you wonder. Then you find your way. The Special Olympics has helped us find our way. So keep looking for those smiling faces, those proud athletes, those proud coaches, those proud volunteers, those proud parents, those proud families. We are back! If you are interested in more about The Special Olympics, check their website at somi.org/area 23.
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Riverview men claim second at Hebda Cup The Riverview men’s rowing team raced to a second-place finish at the 55th annual Hebda Memorial Cup Challenge Regatta on the Detroit River on April 30. The Bucs finished behind only champion Saline. Carslon, which won the women’s championship and the overall title, tied with Roosevelt for third place among the men’s teams. The Hebda Cup features a 1500-meter course
on the Detroit River that runs between the western shore of Grosse Ile and the Wyandotte shore. Races start south of BASF Park and the boats travel north, against the current, with the finish line back at the park. Boats are launched from a dock behind the Wyandotte Boat Club. Riverview finished in first place in both the Lightweight 4 and the Novice 4 and earned a second-place finish in the Novice 8.
Riverview’s girls were first in the Lightweight 4. Teams in this year’s event were Riverview, Carlson, Trenton, Southgate, Wyandotte, Saline, Crestwood and Parkersburg (West Virginia). The local boats and others were back on the water by the Boat Club on May 7 for the annual Wy-Hi Regatta.
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Buc baseball team hot as season nears midpoint So, it’s not exactly the 35-5 record that the eventual World Champion Detroit Tigers got off to in 1984, but the Riverview baseball’s team’s start to 2022 has been impressive nonetheless. The Bucs have bolted out to 12 wins in their first 16 games and as of May 3, they had a 6-1 Huron League record and a 12-4 overall mark. New Boston Huron handed Riverview its only league loss of the season way back on April 12. In its first seven league games, the Bucs knocked off Milan (twice), Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, Carleton Airport, Flat Rock and Monroe Jefferson. The only league team Riverview has not faced is Grosse Ile because that schedule game was rained out. The Bucs and Red Devils will face off in a doubleheader on May 18. With the exception of the second game against Milan, none of Riverview’s league games have been particularly close. The Bucs pounded SMCC 11-1 and Jefferson 9-2 and Airport 7-0. The Flat Rock win was just 5-1, but Riverview never trailed in the contest. In the shutout of Airport, pitcher Robbie Miller allowed just one hit and fanned 12. In non-league contests, Riverview has swept doubleheaders from Ann Arbor Skyline and Carlson, split a double dip with Ann Arbor Huron and lost a twinbill to Monroe High. The Bucs also beat neighboring Wyandotte in a single nonleague contest. In their most recent outing before the Register’s deadline,
the Bucs swept a pair of league games from Milan, winning the first contest 8-2 and claiming the nightcap 4-3. In the opening game, the middle innings were the most productive for the Bucs, who scored twice in the second and three times each in the third and fourth. Riverview pounded out 11 hits in the game, led by Anthony Bowman and Nico Martin, each with a pair. Shane McAlinden went the distance for the win and struck out nine In the second game, Riverview broke a 3-3 tie with a run in the third inning and made it stand up for the one-run win. It was not quite the slugfest of the first game, but the Bucs did out-hit the Big Reds 7-6 and Milan chipped in with four errors in the field. Austin Davis had two hits and Miller was the completegame winner with seven strikeouts. On May 11 the Bucs will get their shot at revenge against Huron when the Chiefs come to Riverview for a game. They play SMCC on May 16 before preparing for the doubleheader against archrival Grosse Ile. Once the regular season concludes Riverview will find itself in a tough Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 baseball district at Trenton. Joining the Bucs there will be the host Trojans, the rival Grosse Ile Red Devils and Detroit Martin Luther King. Grosse Ile is 8-3 through 11 games and Trenton is 10-4 through 14.
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Pirates run to second at Marauder Invitational The Riverview boys track team got the local 2022 season off to a positive start with a second-place finish at the Marauder Invitational hosted by Carlson High School at the end of April. The Bucs scored 136 points and finished behind only meet champ Huron, who scored 155. Host Carlson was third in the eight-team field with 132. Riverview’s girls finished fifth, Riverview senior speedster Jacob Puma was first in the 200 meters and second in the 400. Sophomore Logan Ruffner and senior Sam Polgar were first and second, respectively, in the 1,600 and senior Gavin Shelton won the 3.200 meters. The Bucs also won the 4x400 and the 4x800 relays and were second in the 4x200 relay. Not winning but scoring points for Riverview were, Jacob Shank, Marion Abney, Mateo Kornijenko,
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Find everything you need at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club Location and amenities, those are the main reasons members and guests love the Grosse Ile Yacht Club. Located on the Southeastern tip of Grosse Ile, the club commands one of the most scenic spots on the island. The club features a lake-facing “front lawn” with access to the water and a swim raft for those who like to get into the water. It’s a place to meet and make friends. It’s a great place to eat or spend quality family time. It’s a great place to get easy access to the area’s best resource - Lake Erie and the Detroit River. “This is a great location for Lake Erie and the Detroit River boating and sailing,” said Club Commodore Will Evans. “There is protected anchorage nearby, it’s a wonderful place to hang out and it provides access to one of the world’s best fisheries.” GIYC is a great place for power boaters and maybe even a better place for sailors The sailing programs - both youth and adult - are the pride and joy of Grosse Ile Yacht Club. The junior sailing program provides learn-to-sail instruction and on-the-water safety to youth aged 8-18. The program also includes a junior sailing racing team to foster competition throughout the Midwest. The junior program is open to both members and non-members alike. For adults, the club has a sailing program headed by noted local yachtsman Brian Hartwell. The club offers sessions of four classes, taught both on the water and onshore, over a one-month period during the summer months. Classes are held once a week on weeknight evenings and focus on basic sailing techniques and on water safety, using the curriculum followed by US Sailing in their learnto-sail classes. Students (members or non-members) get the opportunity to steer, trim sails and learn to safely take their boat away from the dock and return. And the amenities GIYC offers can’t be beat: Waterfront Enjoyment The club has a beautiful front lawn for families to enjoy, including a swim raft, for an authentic “swimming hole” experience.
GR girls flex muscles on Grosse Ile The Gabriuel Richard softball team, which plays in the top tier Varsity Central Division of the Detroit Catholic League, has held its own with the top teams in the league, posting a 3-5 record through its first eight contests. Recently the team stepped out of league play and ventured to Grosse Ile where the Pioneers swept a pair of games from the non-league Red Devils, 8-4 and 8-1. As the season enters its second half, Richard finds itself eying the start of the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs. The Pioneers will begin the playoffs by hosting a Division 4 district tournament along with Cabrini, Inter-City Baptist and Trillium Academy. Photos by Dave Chapman
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