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Clare M McMillan CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor
565 Oak Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-285-0224 We’re excited to hear from you.
Meet Lexi, a lively Maltipin mix full of personality and energy! She loves chasing critters, car rides, zooming around the house, and cuddling her stuffed animals. But most of all, she adores her best friend, Chris. Together they are the perfect team—proof that the best friendships come on four paws.
This cute Yellow Lab loves playing outside—especially with his favorite tennis ball. Though he’s 5, he’s still a snuggly baby who loves naps. He’s sweet, goofy, & loves flopping on his back with his legs in the air. However, mornings aren’t his thing. He hates being woken up when his owner, Sommer, goes to work!
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Road closure notice: 11th Street reconstruction
Started on Thursday, August 21st, the City of Wyandotte, in partnership with Al’s Asphalt, began concrete reconstruction of 11th Street from Adelaide to Arch Street as part of the 2025 HMA Resurfacing Program. The project will be completed in stages over approximately 14 weeks.
Phase 1 is expected to last about six weeks. Work will begin on the south end near Cadon Plating, from Arch Street to 150 feet north. The area will be completed in three sections, with each section closed during removal and pouring. During this phase, 11th Street will be closed to through traffic. Local access from Eureka south to Arch will remain open, while access from Pennsylvania will be closed.
Phase 2 will begin once Phase 1 is complete. At that point, 11th Street from Adelaide to 150 feet north of Arch Street will be fully closed for the remainder of the project. Municipal Services access will be available from Adelaide, and “No Parking” signs will
be posted on the south side to allow for larger vehicle turns. Garbage pickup for residents and Municipal Services will be handled from Adelaide or Cherry Street. Access to VFW Park and the Wyandotte Dog Park will remain available via Cherry Street.
Residents are reminded to stake irrigation systems by August 21st to prevent damage. Sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet federal accessibility standards, and corner lots may experience grading work in grassy areas. Once restoration is complete, residents are encouraged to water newly planted grass to help it grow.
The City of Wyandotte expressed appreciation for the community’s patience as these important infrastructure improvements are completed. Residents with questions may contact the City Engineer’s Office at 734-324-4557 or by email at jkarp@wyandottemi.gov.
Bacon Memorial District Library announces renovation project
Bacon Memorial District Library has announced that renovations to the main portion of the library will begin in September 2025. The building has not undergone major renovations since 1993, and the upcoming project was designed by MCD Architects with input from library patrons, staff, and the Library Board of Trustees.
The planned updates are intended to improve the overall function of the library and enhance the user experience. Renovations will focus on modernizing key areas of the building while ensuring the library continues to meet the needs of the community.
More information about the project will be shared as progress continues. Updates will be available on the library’s website, as well as through social media and email notifications. Any major updates or disruptions to service will be communicated promptly. Additional details can be found at baconlibrary.org/renovation.
The Bacon House will not be affected by the project. Current renderings are intended only to illustrate proposed changes to placement, flooring, ceilings, and the circulation desk. Final designs, furniture, and color selections are still being developed.
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Sign-up for citywide garage sale now open
Registration is officially open for the Wyandotte Fall Citywide Garage Sale, scheduled for September 12, 13, and 14. The registration deadline is September 9.
Residents must register in person at the Burns Home, located at 2624 Biddle Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payment will be accepted by cash or check
only, as credit and debit cards are not accepted.
Registration forms will be available in the office or online at wyandotte. net and clicking on the “Museum” tab.
For more information, residents can call 734-324-7284 or email museum@wyandottemi.gov.
HALLS Flying School Brings Aviation Education to Local Classrooms
In an era where the aviation industry is expanding and is in high demand, HALLS Flying School is committed to excellence in aviation, which requires a skilled, diverse, and prepared workforce. HALLS stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence in local aviation education and is located at Grosse Ile Municipal Airport.
Its mission is rooted in Safety, Opportunity, Access, and Relationships (SOAR). HALLS is facilitating students across Southeast Michigan to engage with aviation and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-related careers early in their educational journey by providing a gateway to a future in aviation through practical experiences, mentorship, skill development, internships, and scholarships. This engagement and exposure assist students to become college and career ready while broadening their understanding of aviation careers— from pilot to aerospace engineer.
A Vision for the Future: SOAR
The SOAR framework defines HALLS’ core philosophies:
Safety is foundational and a key priority, woven into every aspect of training from inception, including flight instruction to drone operation.
Opportunity for all—HALLS is dedicated to opening doors to a wide range of aviation careers, not just piloting. Core and required training are provided through HALLS’ Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) who are certified pilots.
Access—providing inclusive, equitable entry into the aviation field, encouraging all who share a passion for aviation.
Relationships—partnering with schools, colleges, industry, and communities to build the strongest educational pathways and outcomes.
This comprehensive approach fuels HALLS’ overarching goal: to develop one of the finest flight training facilities in Southeast Michigan, preparing both CFIs and aspiring students for the aviation careers of today and into the future.
Aviation in the Classroom: Bridging Education and Industry
In collaboration with multiple local partners— including nine local school districts—HALLS is developing a robust CTE (Career and Technical Education) Aviation and Aeronautics Program. This initiative combines academic instruction with real-world aviation experience, offering students hands-on training, career exploration, mentorship opportunities, and industry credentials.
Programs are designed to align with national aviation standards and future labor demands, including the integration of emerging technologies like sUAVs and simulator-based instruction. HALLS has a Redbird flight simulator on-site.
Currently, aviation-themed clubs exist in nine districts: Carlson, Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Woodhaven, Grosse Ile, Southgate, Airport, and Huron—providing non-credit, high-engagement opportunities in aviation careers early in students’ education.
Community Collaboration: A 3-Hub Model
Recognizing the diversity of Wayne County’s student population, HALLS is helping establish a threehub aviation training model: Davis Aerospace (Detroit City Airport) – DPSCD urban focus, Willow Run Airport (YIP) –Western Wayne, and the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport – Downriver region.
This structure ensures equitable access to highquality aviation programs, supported by the Wayne County Coalition for Future Aviation and Aeronautics Professionals—a collective dedicated to student success, workforce readiness, and regional economic growth.
Flying Beyond the Classroom
Aviation-themed clubs in the nine school districts offer students networking with pilots and aviation enthusiasts, hands-on activities like aircraft building and drone construction, and workshops, seminars, and EAA’s AeroEducate programs.
These programs give students an immersive introduction to aviation, sparking interest and encouraging career pursuit.
Partnerships with Purpose: Liberty University & Part 141 Accreditation
HALLS is currently pursuing Part 141 flight school certification, allowing for a more structured and costeffective training model, ideal for students pursuing commercial pilot careers.
Partnerships with institutions like Liberty University Online strengthen HALLS’ ability to offer academic-credit-bearing programs alongside handson flight training.
Impact at Every Level: Students, Schools, Community, and HALLS
For Students:
HALLS provides a gateway to a future in aviation
through practical experiences, mentorship, skill development, internships, and scholarships. The exposure helps students become college and career ready, while broadening their understanding of aviation careers—from pilot to aerospace engineer.
For Educational Institutions:
Schools benefit from enriched STEM curriculum, stronger community ties, and improved student engagement. HALLS’ presence elevates academic reputation and helps institutions align their offerings with real workforce needs.
For the Community:
Aviation education contributes to local economic growth, fosters community engagement, and develops a technically skilled workforce ready to support regional aviation hubs like DTW and YIP.
For HALLS Flying School:
The school builds a direct talent pipeline, strengthens brand reputation, and plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), innovation, and public engagement.
A Commitment That Will Soar
HALLS Flying School is more than a flight training provider—it is a partner in education, a leader in workforce development, and a catalyst for community transformation.
Through its SOAR philosophy, strategic partnerships, and commitment to excellence, HALLS is empowering students across Michigan to take flight—both literally and figuratively—into fulfilling, future-ready aviation careers.
Taste of Downriver 2025: A Flavorful Community Celebration
On August 12th, the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber (SWCRC), in partnership with Public Service Credit Union, brought the community together once again for the highly anticipated Taste of Downriver. This annual event, a staple of the Downriver region, drew nearly 800 guests to downtown Trenton for an evening filled with local flavor, community pride, and vibrant energy.
Each year, Taste of Downriver rotated among the region’s downtown districts to spotlight the unique charm and culinary offerings of Downriver communities. This year, downtown Trenton served as the host location, transforming into a walkable showcase of more than 20 eateries, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Guests were invited to embark on a self-guided “walking tour” through the city’s bustling downtown, sampling a wide range of cuisine—from pastries and desserts to BBQ and Italian specialties. The event not only highlighted the diverse food scene of Southern Wayne County but also helped drive significant foot traffic to local storefronts.
“Public Service Credit Union is proud to continue our annual sponsorship for the Taste of Downriver event in partnership with the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. This event allows us to support the local businesses that make our communities unique, connect with our neighbors, and share how we can provide trusted financial support. We believe in building strong relationships and stronger futures, one delicious bite at a time,” said Susan Cobello of Public Service Credit Union, the event’s presenting sponsor.
A new addition to this year’s festivities was the Taste of Downriver Passport, created to engage attendees with local nonprofits and downtown Trenton businesses. Guests who visited 10 out of 13 featured organizations were entered into a drawing for a gift basket valued at over $400. The initiative helped increase awareness and drive traffic to participating businesses and nonprofits alike.
In total, over 20 restaurants participated in the event, including returning favorites and first-time vendors. These included A Serendipity Cakery and Ice Cream Shoppe of Riverview; Custard Corner and Elliott’s Bakery and Coffee Shop, both based in Trenton; Downriver Chip Company of Rockwood; Francesca’s Brick Oven Pizzeria of Brownstown; The Grecian Center and HopCat, both from Southgate; Kona Ice of Canton; Kudos Taproom and Fieldhouse and Sweet Pea Treats, both from Taylor; Main Event, also from Taylor; Mamacita’s ModMex of Trenton; Mission BBQ from Northville; Norman Catering and Events of Romulus; Nothing Bundt Cakes and The Prestige Banquet Hall, both based in Allen Park; Round House BBQ and Truago, both from Trenton; Smoothie King of Allen Park; and The Loosey Goosey Mobile Bar.
The Taste of Downriver Passport also featured several local businesses and nonprofit organizations, including BBR Realty, Canvas Aesthetics, Celebrate MI Life, Comfort
Downriver Community Clinic, Downriver Community Conference, Freckles and Grit, Lotus Wholistic Health and Wellness, Open Book Theatre, Soroptimist of Downriver, Victory Gym, and Wayne Metro CCA.
Ronald Hinrichs, President and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, shared: “The Taste of Downriver has become one of our region’s signature and most anticipated annual events. At the Chamber, our mission is to bring people together to create a positive and lasting impact across the Downriver and Southern Wayne County region. The Taste of Downriver brings that vision to life by showcasing our incredible local restaurants and downtown businesses, while giving guests a true taste of what makes Downriver such a special place.”
The 2025 Taste of Downriver was a resounding success for everyone involved—sponsors, restaurants, businesses, and guests alike. The event celebrated the spirit of community, supported local enterprise, and offered attendees a chance to discover the local gems that make the Downriver region so unique. As it continues to rotate through communities year after year, Taste of Downriver remains a beloved tradition—one delicious bite at a time.
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Smart Giving: How to Make Sure Your Donation Counts
In our Downriver communities, generosity runs deep. Whether it’s neighbors collecting donations for flood victims, church groups raising money for missions, or local fundraisers supporting families in crisis, giving back is part of the culture here in Wayne and Monroe counties. But with so many groups asking for help, how can you be sure your money is going where it should?
Why
You Need to Be Careful
Unfortunately, scammers know that people here are willing to give. Fake charities often spring up after natural disasters or during the holiday season, tugging at heartstrings but pocketing the money for personal gain. Even if the intent is good, a donation made to a fraudulent group never reaches the people who truly need it. That not only wastes your generosity—it can also shake trust in legitimate local nonprofits working hard every day.
Simple Ways to Check
The good news is, it doesn’t take much time to verify a charity. Start with the basics: look up the organization’s name and mission online. For local groups, make sure their address matches local city names and zip codes, and check if they have a history of community involvement. Many respected charities in the area, such as Children with Hair Loss or Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, proudly share stories of their work in schools, churches, and local papers.
Following the Money
A key step is reviewing financial information. A trustworthy charity makes it clear how much of its budget supports actual services versus administrative or fundraising costs. If you can’t find this information—or if a group avoids answering—it’s a red flag.
National resources can also help. Websites like Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance rate nonprofits on transparency and accountability. For smaller, homegrown charities that may not be listed, don’t hesitate to call and ask for details about their programs, finances, or success stories. A reputable organization will be glad to answer.
The IRS also provides a Charity Search tool that shows whether an organization is officially tax-exempt. This matters not just for tax deductions, but as proof that a nonprofit has met federal standards.
Spotting
Red Flags
Be cautious if you get aggressive phone calls or emails pushing you to “donate immediately.” A real charity won’t pressure you or demand personal information like your Social Security number. Also, be wary of names that sound almost identical to a well-known organization—scammers often hope you won’t notice the difference.
Giving With Confidence
There are countless nonprofits doing incredible work in Wayne and Monroe Counties—including food collections from Taylor to Trenton and youth programs from Melvindale to Monroe. By doing a little homework, you can be confident your gift will strengthen these efforts and make a real impact close to home.
Generosity is one of our community’s greatest strengths. With a few simple steps—research, asking questions, and trusting your instincts—you can ensure your donation truly helps the neighbors and causes you care about.
How to prevent toddler drownings
These are the worse tragedies ever, because they are preventable. No one can keep their eye on any child 100% of the time, no matter how much you think you can. However, if the child has been trained in what to do when in the water alone, we won’t suffer the dire consequences or have to read these gut-wrenching stories in our local papers anymore.
We published the original article in January of 2024, but in light of the early summer drowning of yet another sweet, innocent life, we have updated it and may publish it annually as a reminder to all parents.
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A horrible drowning tragedy struck Erin Petrowski so hard that she totally changed her life. Prior to this 2016 incident, Erin, a mom of four, worked as a dispatcher for a trucking company. It was a good job, with good benefits, and she’d been there
over 22 years. While it was steady, it just wasn’t very fulfilling. She wanted
to do more but how do you give up that security so easily?
Erin’s very close friend, Katrina Hart, was the mom of Temperance, a beautiful four-year-old who drowned at a family/friends’ house party. Temperance chose to go back into the swimming pool after a bathroom break, instead of heeding directions to go over to her mom to get back into her flotation device first. We all know how fast something like this can happen, and how the lives of those close by are forever changed. It only takes 20-30 seconds for a 30 pound child to drown.
How do you make sense of losing a child like this? How do you possibly go on? Katrina and Erin talked often about finding a pool facility that could teach lifesaving methods, not just swimming. Their research led them to Infant Swimming Resources (ISR) in Ann Arbor. (https://www. infantswim.com) Erin decided to take her youngest daughter there for lessons. It was a six-week course,
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Monday through Friday, for only ten minutes a day. Yes – just ten minutes. After that six-week course, though, her three-year-old was swimming independently, going underwater, jumping in from the side, and whenever she needed air, she would just rotate on her back and float. All that in less than six hours in total!! While Erin continued to work with the trucking company, she became determined that other children should get this training in lifesaving skills and learn how to survive in the water.
The desire to get involved in ISR almost became an obsession for Erin. The lady that taught Erin’s daughter, Julia, became Erin’s mentor and suggested she get involved and become a trainer. This idea kept building and evolving and convincing Erin that this was her new path forward to a more fulfilling life. The more Erin researched ISR, the more interested she was in bringing this program to Wyandotte.
She learned all she could about the company and then applied online. She had an over-the-phone job interview but then didn’t hear from them for some time. She felt it was vitally important that she make a bigger difference in her career choice and get involved in teaching this skill. She was relieved when they finally contacted her, but the training they laid out was daunting. She’d have to stay in Grand Rapids for three months at a cost of $11,000! After the initial sticker shock, she soon realized that every penny of that would be worth it to potentially save the lives of toddlers and avoid future tragedies. Katrina, seeing the success of the ISR program, started a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Temperance’s honor. She wanted Erin to teach toddlers how to swim using ISR’s successful teaching methods, so this wouldn’t happen to another downriver family. The swimming program wasn’t cheap so they raised money to provide scholarships for families who couldn’t afford the cost. The Remembering Temperance Foundation was created, which can be found on Facebook. Erin is on the board of Katrina’s non-profit. Another friend with four children, Nickole Reinhardt, joined in the mission and became the treasurer. They started raising money right away to get the scholarship funded. The first was a mom-to-mom sale, where they rented a hall and sold tables. They’ve also had bowling fundraisers. Yearly, they celebrate Temperance’s birthday with a gift basket raffle, and pass out water safety information to those attending. Thorn Park in Brownstown was the site of the birthday party for two years as well as the site of the big fundraiser. It would be nicer to have these events closer to home in Wyandotte. The foundation board members have 17 kids between three of them, and none of them knew the details about surviving in water as taught by ISR. Katrina and Erin discovered that drowning
is the leading cause of accidental death in children aged 1 to 4. They were blown away having been parents for so long and not knowing this. Once the non-profit got started, and raised enough money for the first scholarship, they had a hard time finding someone to take the scholarship and travel to Ann Arbor every day ... for six weeks for a ten-minute daily lesson. So Erin took a leap of faith and gave up her secure dispatching job, cashed in her profit sharing, and started training in November of 2018 so downriver toddlers could have access to this special program. The following January she was certified as an Infant Swimming Resource Instructor and brought this valuable information to the downriver community.
Erin’s first toddler training session was in March 2019 when she taught five of them at Romulus Recreation. Eventually Covid hit and things ground to a halt. Since then, she must rent pool space which has been the most difficult part in this journey to save lives. She can teach in her home pool in the summer but must rent space in the cooler (and cold!) months. Right now, her temporary home is at the Jefferson Recreation Center in Newport. Erin said they are amazingly helpful there and are working well with her. It’s been a logistical nightmare over the years, from Romulus, to Jefferson Rec, on to Flat Rock, and back to Jefferson. She lives in Wyandotte and would love to get something in the area but there aren’t any public pools to her knowledge. She found out the hard way that when
Erin’s first toddler training session was in March 2019 when she taught five of them at Romulus Recreation.
you rent pool space, you must adapt to the facility’s schedule, which doesn’t always work out with the clients’ schedules. It’s a lot of juggling.
There are other swimming programs downriver where you must ‘level up’ which can take years. What Erin teaches can be learned in only six weeks. The ISR group has 60 years of science-based research behind their methods. This program works, as the children are building muscle memory because they’re coming every day for 10 minutes. Through the course of their lessons, they will occasionally practice their skills fully clothed because 80% of the accidents happen during non-swim time. On the last day, Erin will have the parent get in the pool with their child and show them how to work with them to continue practicing on their own. She has the swimmers come about back 6-8 months after their initial lessons for a two-week refresher, because kids grow at such a rapid rate, she wants to make sure that their float is still successful in a bigger body. Alternatively, some parents put their children on a maintenance schedule once a week which really results in a more confident swimmer. Once the kids are fully competent, they can move on to more fun things, like learning to snorkel!
Erin now has complete job satisfaction and believes she is making the difference she sought. The non-profit makes Katrina feel like Temperance’s death wasn’t for naught. Erin has taught a handful of other families who have been affected by drowning and it’s always a very emotional time. So far, she’s trained 310 children! That’s 310 beautiful children that we won’t have to read about. She usually keeps the kids in the program until they’re about 6, depending on their development. Then they can move on to bigger things. She has a hard time letting go because she gets attached to these kids! (Moms tend to do that.)
This non-profit organization is worth the community’s support and a year-round pool should be located somewhere in the Wyandotte area for this purpose. Erin’s pool at home could become enclosed and heated which would solve the problem, but she doesn’t have a Money Tree in her backyard! Maybe someone should start a Go Fund Me? It’s guaranteed to save lives.
Erin suggests the following layers of protection to keep your family safe: install pool alarms and door locks; install a pool fence with a self-locking door; have one person keep their eyes on the water constantly when children are in the pool; have hands-on supervision for children who are not competent swimmers; learn CPR; and definitely get your child to these swimming lessons!
You can reach Erin via email at e.petrowski@ infantswim.com or call her at 734-231-4231. Your children will be glad you did!
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During the scorching heat and high humidity, Officer Jonathan Cox and his assigned K-9, Jax, witnessed an elderly resident, Dory Oliver, struggling to mow her lawn. Officer Cox recalls seeing her “pushing a lawnmower while pushing a walker, one hand on the walker and one hand on the lawnmower.” Concerned for her safety, Officer Cox volunteered his time after his 12-hour shift to give back without hesitation. Two days later, the woman’s yard was no longer overgrown—it had been completely transformed. “The most important
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.
■ Will – 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 wishes.
■ Trust – 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!
part of police work is being human,” Officer Cox said. “When you see another human who is in need, it should be a human instinct to help them. I hope that this can inspire others to do the same thing for friends, family, and neighbors who may need help.” The Wyandotte Police Department shared the heartwarming story on social media, writing, “The elderly woman was beyond grateful. She called the chief and left the SWEETEST voicemail. Additionally, she traveled to the police station and dropped off donuts. To say we’re proud of Officer Cox (and Jax) is an understatement!!”
