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Christian Rossi, the owner of Roosevelt Lanes in Allen Park, said has golfed in “hundreds” of fundraising and charity golf outings. He said the Riverview Highlands Invitational on June 16 was the “best” of them all. “Everything was great,” said Rossi, who was a guest in the foursome of Jim Woolford, owner of the Secret Recipe restaurant in Taylor. “The course is in fabulous shape – the best I’ve ever seen the greens. The food, the drinks, right down to the gift prizes they give out -everything was first class.” Riverview Highlands staff has been receiving rave reviews since the event, which raises money to spend on capital improvements at the city-owned golf course. Over the past several years, the city has invested in key renovations at the course, improving landscaping, irrigation and cart paths. There is a new fleet of golf carts, new equipment designed to keep the greens and fairways immaculate and enhancements

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Continued from page 1 right to the golf course. They think that’s a good way to be relevant in Riverview, the place they do business. Riverview Highlands is reinventing itself.” The winning team in a tie-breaker was the Atmos Technologies foursome, which finished 10-under par. Atmos supplies the alternate daily cover for the landfill – a foam material that covers trash, helps control odors, blowing litter and other potential hazards before dissipating, drying out and going away. “The golf course was in great shape,” said Jared Watson, business manager of Atmos. “I’m picky about greens and course conditions. The greens were in great shape. The course was phenomenal all day. It rained early, but the course really recovered after the rain. It wasn’t soupy. I’ve been in this outing the last two years and the course keeps getting better.” Watson said it’s important for Atmos to “support the communities we work in.” He said Riverview Highlands staff has found a way to run fun, efficient outings that take less time to complete. “I thought the tournament was very well run,” he said. “I thought they did a good job with the food and beverage. The giveaways were nice. The after-event went really well. The trophies were nice. They did a great job all the way around. It was very smooth.” Mark Cousino, vice president of Biogas Energy with DTE Vantage, was so impressed with the outing that he wrote a letter to Assistant City Manager Dobek. “Just wanted to reach out and compliment the city on a really nice golf outing yesterday,” Cousino said. “Over the years, I have been fortunate to attend a lot of golf events such as the one the city put together yesterday. I

have to say the city really did a fantastic job. The course looked good, the event was organized nicely and the team responsible for managing the day’s activities really showed a lot of nice attention to the participants. That’s what struck me the most: everyone was really trying to make it a special day for the attendees.” Cousino closed with a comment about “on how minimal the odors were as well. Your landfill team appears to be doing a really great job.” Jim Woolford’s Secret Recipe team provided the food for the outing for the third straight year, both on the course and during the banquet at the conclusion of the 18 holes. He also played. “We had a blast,” Woolford said. “We didn’t play well on the front nine, but it was actually a perfect day. The weather was great, the food was great, I played with friends, and we had a great time. I don’t know what would have made it any better… The Riverview staff did a great job.” Golf Director Mike Kettler called it “a fantastic day.” “It was a lot of fun,” Kettler said. “The vendors, customers and participants had a great time. It’s a corporate-style event with an entry fee. Drinks and food are included , plus gifts and prizes… It’s an important event for the city. The money goes to capital improvements going on at the golf course the last couple years. It’s important to make sure the event runs smoothly.” Mayor Swift praised Riverview Highlands as “a true Destination Downriver.” “Funds raised by this event are used to pay for the tremendous improvements that have and will continue at the course,” he said. “This is just one of the many ways our city manager and his staff save our residents tax dollars and keep our millage rates the lowest in Wayne County.”

Dave Gorgon The Riverview Highlands Golf Club had a couple special guests for the annual Riverview Highlands Invitational on June 16. Ronald Hinrichs, president and CEO of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, and Jim Edelman, producer of the hit PBS show “Under the Radar Michigan,” were on hand as part of the regional travel and tourism coalition “Destination Downriver.” The first-class outing attracts golfers to Riverview Highlands, which has undergone major renovations in recent years. The outing raises funds to pay for capital improvements at the golf course. Hinrichs, who lives in Riverview, said the chamber not only sponsored a hole during the event, but he was able to join Edelman “for a fun day engaging golfers and sharing fun stories and exciting information on our amazing Downriver region.” Edelman and UTR host Tom Daldin “regularly share that Downriver has been the greatest ‘surprise’ in their 12 years of broadcasting the 10-time Emmy Award-winning series on TV stations across the U.S. and Canada, featuring the unique gems and attractions that make Michigan a great place to be,” Hinrichs said. “Our region along Michigan’s Southeast coast is truly a special place, with abundant trailways and waterways, award-winning and delicious cuisine, picturesque downtowns and business districts, unique small businesses and shops, phenomenal fishing and outdoor recreation, exciting and engaging culture and entertainment, and so much more.” Hinrichs said this year’s Riverview Highlands Invitational “was not only a great way to support this destination community but provided a unique opportunity to showcase our entire region to the many visitors who enjoyed the beautiful Riverview Highlands Golf Club on a gorgeous Downriver day.”

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An enlightening conversation with John Hartig Susan Pinkowski

hen sitting down with a scientist for a serious discussion, you might think you were in for some boring statistics, ideas over your head, or information you don’t really care about. However, if the scientist is Downriver’s own John Hartig, you are in for a treat! There isn’t a more enthusiastic scientist in the area and he’s very excited about the future of Downriver. Since he retired a few years ago from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after decades of working to improve our waterways, greenways and even brownfields, John is busier now than ever, dividing his time between the United States and Canada working on some major projects that are going to benefit all of us. He is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research where he is evaluating the effects of cleanup efforts on the most polluted areas of the Great Lakes (https:// www.sciencedirect.com/science/ article/pii/S0380133020300824), including the Detroit River and he’s also working with partners to assess ecosystem health of the Detroit River and western Lake Erie by compiling and interpreting long-term trend data on key indicators like bald eagles, wetlands, lake sturgeon, climate change, contaminated sediments, invasive species, and more (https:// scholar.uwindsor.ca/softs/9/). Stateside, he’s the chair of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Great Lakes Way Advisory Committee and is also on the Board of Directors of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. He’s basically the scientist who can explain everything to the policy makers so the right policies, that affect all of us, can be put into place. He’s written numerous books which have received three literary awards and he’s also received over 17 scientific and service awards recognizing the dedicated work he has done studying the cleanup and restoration of the most polluted areas

of the Great Lakes. But what has John so enthused now is that all the pieces are coming together which will improve our lives, connect us back to nature, and back to each other. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is creating a Great Lakes Way (www.greatlakesway.org), an interconnected set of greenways and water trails or blueways that connects Port Huron to Toledo. You eventually will be able to ride your bike, or even walk, the whole distance, if you are up to the challenge! They are working with partners to put in more kayak/canoe launches to help reconnect people with our continentally-significant natural resources. They are also seeking a national trail designation to help put us on the map and bring in folks from around the country. Their vision is that: “All residents and visitors of southeast Michigan are connected to and benefit from worldclass freshwater, wildlife, recreation, and heritage right in our backyard through a Great Lakes Way.” All 156 miles of the blueways are complete and accessible and eventually there will be 160 miles of greenways

stretching from southern Lake Huron through western Lake Erie. This new trail will become more exciting in 2024 when it, along with Michigan’s longest statedesignated trail called the IronBell Trail (Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula to Belle Isle in Detroit), will be connected to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Canada and the Trans Canada Trail (Pacific to Atlantic) are connected by a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lane on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. A pressing problem that stands in the way of completing The Great Lakes Way is contaminated brownfields – abandoned or underused industrial or commercial properties where redevelopment is burdened with environmental contamination. Currently, there’s the former Atofina site, the former McLouth Steel area, portions of U.S. Steel, BASF South Works, the Trenton Channel Power Plant, and the Eastman Chemical site. Considerable cleanup and multiple logistics have to be worked out but imagine all of these areas being converted into multi-use areas that open up access to the Detroit River for everyone! “The success of the Refuge

Gateway in Trenton – the home of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge – has shown what can be done with brownfields and how sustainable redevelopment can change the perception of Downriver,” John said. Future uses of these brownfields could include parks and trails, high tech industry, light industrial, commercial, and some retail – the imagination runs wild with what could be! This will bring much needed revenue into the Downriver area. The Detroit River has been a gem in the rough for a long time, and now is its time to shine. John was instrumental in developing, along with Congressman John Dingell, the Downriver gem called the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, including Humbug Marsh and the Refuge Gateway. If you have not been there, you need to visit. There is a world-class fishing pier that extends 775 feet into the Detroit River. There are also three observation decks and spotting scopes where you can view waterfowl and the growing population of bald eagles. You can launch your kayak or canoe at SEE HARTIG, PAGE 9

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Continued from page 8 Humbug Marsh and either stay in protected waters or head out into the river. There are three miles of walking and bike trails. There is a Gold LEED Certified visitor center, which has a large section devoted to hands-on and minds-on displays for children. Along Humbug Marsh there is a mechanical audio system that you hand-crank that can entertain children with information about their surroundings. Outside the visitor center, there are two patios, picnic tables, and a playscape made of rocks, wood and rope – sort of a confidence course for children. Pedro Hernandez and his wife, Liz (one of John’s three daughters), are frequent visitors to the International Wildlife Refuge and Humbug Marsh. They went to the center a couple of weeks ago and saw about 50 people fishing off the pier when the silver bass were running. Pedro, originally from Spain, was pleased to see the diversity of people and cultures and how welcome they felt. He indicated that the center is amazing and has a small theater, a gift shop, and even an area to borrow a fishing pole and binoculars. One of the trails goes right through wetlands so kids can get up close to native flora and fauna without harming it. There is even a somewhat secluded deck overlooking the river and pier with Adirondack chairs just waiting for visitors to sit and enjoy the view and activities on the pier. While this is a great beginning, John further indicated that there is still a lot of contaminated sediment lurking below the river, and those areas were the subject of last month’s State of the

Strait conference at U of M Dearborn that he helped organize. This conference, put on by the U.S. and Canada every two years, tackles an issue that needs attention. The 5.1 million cubic meters of contaminated sediment on the American side of the Detroit River was this year’s topic. How does contaminated sediment affect us? Hartig said that sediment contaminants accumulate first in plant and animal plankton, then invertebrates, small fish, and eventually large

fish. These contaminants biomagnify or increase in concentration as they move up the food web. One result you’re probably familiar with are the health advisories on eating fish pulled from the river. Once these sediments are remediated, the water will improve and there will be fewer advisories. Currently, Hartig said the state and federal governments are sampling the sediment at the Monguagon Creek in Riverview by the Grosse Ile pay bridge to measure the size of the problem. John stated that 65 percent of the cost of cleaning up these sites is provided by the federal government through the Great Lakes Legacy Act. The remaining 35 percent needs to come from nonfederal partners. Another problem affecting the health of our water is the combined sanitary and storm sewers that are in certain communities Downriver. When they overflow during and after large storms, the Detroit River becomes polluted with raw and partially treated sewage. He suggests you avoid swimming in the Trenton Channel and the Detroit River after a major storm. Swimming is generally safe at Belle Isle, Sugar Island, Celeron Island and Sterling State Park, according to John. Good information to know as summer is finally here. Since the river has been getting cleaned up, we’ve seen a return of beavers, peregrine falcons, osprey, river otters and eagles. Underwater, there’s been an increasing return of lake sturgeon, lake whitefish and walleye. The restoration projects are not done yet, so who knows what other animals will make a return appearance. John won’t take credit for this, but he’s been a major part of it and for that, we all thank him.

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FROM THE MAYOR

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This summer is full of activities still to come

My fellow Riverview residents, summer is well upon us as are all the outside festivals, concerts, and activities. And this summer Riverview has so much going on you’ll need to save this paper to refer to regularly. We’ve got a lot ANDREW to discuss in this SWIFT article so get comfortable. We have a plethora of children and family programs scheduled through our Recreation Department and the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library. Please refer to this paper and the Recreation and Library Facebook pages for more info. One of the first of many regular events put on in our fine city is the Riverview Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Veteran’s Memorial. This year we had another great turnout to honor all those veterans who sacrificed their lives so that we could live free. The guest speaker and U.S. Navy Veteran, Mr. Sean Green, delivered a moving speech that respectfully acknowledged the loss of our loved ones who served our country and our city proudly. As in years past Riverview leads the way in summertime festivals and fireworks. The three days of Summerfest activities sponsored by Ceaser Capital Management culminated with a fantastic fireworks display. We received many compliments on this year’s display, which was provided by Rivergate Health Care Center. Please join me in giving a big thanks to these companies for making this Summerfest one of the best ever. The Riverview Highlands Invitational continues to grow in popularity. This corporate style golf outing is in its third year. It is becoming so popular we expect it will be a sellout next year, so if you are a local business, watch for your “Save the Date” in 2023 and respond early. This event was the brainchild of our Assistant City Manager Jeff Dobek and Golf Course Director Mike Kettler. It was no secret that our golf course was starting to show its age and we were losing golfers because of it. These

gentlemen found a way to make over a million dollars of improvements and have it cost our tax payers nothing. We raised enough money with each outing to make the annual payment for the much needed improvements. This year we were to have a special guest join the golfers at the ninth hole for some not-so-expert instructions. Mr. Tom Daldin from the smash hit 9 time Emmy Award winning show, Under the Radar, was to assist the golfers in only a way he can. His humor and antics are well known by the viewers of his show. As luck would have it, he had a health issue shortly before he was to appear at our outing. But like the real trooper he is, Mr. Jim Edelman, the producer of the UTR show stepped in. With some help from the President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, Mr. Ron Hinrichs, they counseled the golfers on how to be successful at putting. It was all in good fun and I believe the golfers enjoyed the friendly banter. We’ve already received a commitment for next year for Tom Daldin and Mike Edelman to return to the Highlands. And speaking of Under the Radar, Riverview recently hosted a Destination Downriver Roundtable hosted by the show’s star Tom Daldin. These Roundtable video podcasts are designed to promote all of what downriver has to offer. The Destination Downriver organization was formed to provide a platform for that education to take place. With the permission of Eddie Elsayed, proprietor of The Parthenon, the show was filmed at his restaurant. Along with myself, the guests were Tammie Bachran of A Serendipity Cakery & Ice Cream, Courtney Schultz of Riverview Nutrition, and Will Evans of Go Big Multimedia (Riverview Register). The nearly 20-minute video podcast has Tom asking each of us what it is like to live, work, shop, and play in Riverview. Each of us had our own unique reasons why we chose Riverview but there was one common theme. That was “Home and Family”. I believe that reflects what most of us feel about our small safe community. Tom was a very pleasant host and his producer Jim was just as nice and in my opinion just as funny. I know there are those that will find a thousand and one things wrong with

Riverview. But if you ask enough people, you will find a million and one things right about us. Please watch the Official City Riverview Facebook page and website for a link to the podcast. It will likely be ready for viewing by the 10th of July. In an effort to show that the City of Riverview and its residents love to support our veterans and first responders, we are participating in the annual motorcycle charity ride, “Wounded America Ride”. This ride benefits Michigan veterans and first responders who are being helped by Downriver for Veterans and Foundation 14 and takes place on Saturday, July 9. This police escorted ride will travel through several Downriver communities with a goal to raise $30,000. The ride will not stop in any of the communities but there are several driveby locations. Riverview happens to have two of those designated locations, The American Legion on Quarry Road and Young Patriot’s Park. If you’d like to view this ride of nearly 400 motorcycles be at Young Patriot’s Park by 10 a.m. This ride is for a great cause and it will really be nice that the riders know you support them. Riverview does have something that no other Downriver community has. What is that you say? A Concert-onthe-Course. Riverview is offering up its first concert to be held at the Riverview Highlands Golf Practice Facility on Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. This will be a Pine-Knob style concert where concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets but no coolers. There will be a food truck and desserts available along with a cash bar. This promises to be an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Not only will you enjoy a great band, Shakedown, you’ll get a great view of the city from the golf course side of Sibley. And lastly, a couple of landfill related items. The City of Riverview has signed a new agreement with Riverview Energy Systems (DTE) for the construction of a new gas plant at the Riverview Land Preserve. This new plant will replace the current plant but the current plant will remain as a backup. This new plant will take all methane from the landfill and

convert it to pipeline quality natural gas. Through the outstanding work by our City Manager Doug Drysdale and Finance Director Rob McMahon, Riverview stands to financially benefit greatly. This is a very important first step if we are to wean ourselves from the landfill. Funds raised through this agreement will be used to fund our Other Post-Employment Benefits, such as retiree health. By doing this we reduce the burden on our general fund. The plant is expected to take about two years to build before we receive any royalties. Another small step in changing the way we provide dollars to our general fund is the recent implementation of the partial waste hauling and collection millage. Something we wear as a badge of honor is now being used against us. I’ve stated several times in the past the City of Riverview has one of the lowest millage rates of any city in Wayne County. This does not include villages or townships as those are financed differently. Wayne County is not comfortable with that fact but I know I certainly am. But in the end, if we are to no longer provide dollars to our general fund from the landfill, that money has to come from somewhere. Yes, Riverview does have some vacant land that we could sell or have developed. But it is not a secret that if we developed all the land the city owns, that would only scratch the surface of the funds required to replace the roughly $3 million we take from the landfill income. And just so I am clear, our landfill is still very profitable. Covid and other influences have affected the amount of profit measurably. We do expect business to return as the economy improves but that may not be for a while. So, in the meantime council made in my opinion a very hard but correct choice in implementing a partial available millage for trash collection. This council is no longer kicking the can down the road. In the budget that took effect July 1, 2022, the millage implemented was required to replace the approximately $600,000 in profit we aren’t expected to realize. And would have happened if we implemented curbside recycling or not.

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ADDRESS DISPLAY Make the address 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 eight 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.

clippings in refuse (paper) bags or marked containers.

GRASS AND WEEDS Grass and weeds over eight (8) inches for developed properties and over 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.

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.

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.

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 ratwall 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 ft 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

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 pre occupancy agreement agreeing to correct all violations shown on the inspection report. Contact the Building Department for applications, inspections and fees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. To schedule a special pickup call the Department of Public Works at 734281-4270. 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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We are the champions

Richard runs to second state baseball title in five years They call the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs the “second season” and the Gabriel Richard baseball team is living proof that that is true. After a solid regular season, Richard went 6-0 in the state playoffs and clinched the Division 4 state championship with a 4-3 win over high-scoring Beal City in the title game on the campus of Michigan State University. The Pioneer had a good regular season in 2022. The Pioneers won three of four games with Dearborn Divine Child, they beat Division 2 state semifinalist Grosse Ile and they clobbered Division 1 Taylor. They finished the campaign with a 12-12 record. Then the playoffs started and coach Mike Magier’s team caught fire. Districts, regionals, quarterfinals and semifinals flew by, setting up the championship game with Beal City on June 18. The Pioneers never trailed in the game against a record-setting Beal City team that averaged almost 13 runs per game this season. The Pioneers took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Brenden Hills doubled and scored on a single by Connor Silka. Richard added two more runs on a double to the left-center field gap off the bat of catcher

Bryan Tuttle. Beal City scored twice in the sixth inning on a triple by Jack Fussman to get back within one. But Richard added a run in the top of the seventh inning and it proved to be the most important run of the season as it stood up as the game-winner. The run scored on a single by Nick Wisniewski. The Pioneers had to sweat out one more rally by the Aggies in the bottom of the seventh before they ended the game with a thrilling double play. Starting pitcher Ashton Nowak ran into the pitch count limit with one out in the seventh inning. That brought on freshman Drew Everingham with a runner on and a runner out. Everingham made the situation even tougher when he hit a batter and then gave up a run-producing hit. But the ninth-grader became a hero and cemented his place in Gabriel Richard history by getting the next hitter to bounce into the game-ending double play. Richard finished the year with a 19-12 record. Beal City, which has been to seven Division 4 state championship games, winning three, finished with a 30-3 record. The title game against Beal City was really the first close game the Pioneers were forced to play in the postseason. Through the first five playoff games, the

Pioneers never won by fewer than seven runs. That does not mean there weren’t any make-yousquirm moments. The biggest of those moments came in the semifinals against Rudyard. Richard was cruising with a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning when the Pioneers hit a speed bump. An error helped open the door and the Bulldogs scored three times in the bottom of the frame to pull within 4-3. With momentum rapidly swinging away, the Pioneers did what any championship team would do: They hit back – hard. Richard scored six runs in the top of the seventh, completely broke Rudyard’s spirit and marched on to the title game. All six runs scored with two out. Nowak and Hills each knocked in a pair and two more scored on Rudyard wild pitches. Conner Silka got the pitching victory with some relief help from Nowak. The championship game victory culminated a playoff run that saw the Pioneers beat Cabrini 11-0 and Inter-City Baptist 11-0 to win the district title; Plymouth Christian 12-3 and Bay City All Saints 9-0 to win the regionals crown; Marine City Cardinal Mooney 10-0 to win the quarterfinals; and Rudyard 10-3 to win the semifinals.

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Wyandotte’s 61st Annual Street Art Fair is upon us, right in sync with me – Peter Rose – as I manufacture my 61st article for the Go Big Newspaper empire of Downriver. Many merchants dread it. It is taxing, it is tiring. But it is also an event that reenergizes me every single summer, going back to the mid-70s. I work every hour of every fair, and am an Peter active participant. Rose Last year the fair marked the emergence from being without such events for a long time. Because it was still rather iffy, with Ann Arbor serving as a green light when they declared it was on, the Fair was very different. The artists jumped on board, as did the traveling food trucks that make the Fair a fair. There was no beer area, nor heavily amped music. Wyandotte’s Social District was (and is) in effect, enabling the restaurants and bars to become the sole providers of alcohol. Kudos to Heather Thiede-Champlin and her team for saving the day. It was awesome. Their efforts resulted in a spectacular fair, arguably the best I have experienced over all these years. People were so happy and relieved to be out and about. All four days were simply peaceful and vibrant, and people really wanted to buy stuff. Artists were delighted by the absence of loud music and massive beer consumption, which resulted in more people enjoying the art and the show that felt less hectic, more bucolic. For merchants like me who see 200,000 people come past our doors in four days, the Fair is Christmas in July. Seriously, our Wyandotte stores have had the benefit of a massive surge in transactions in a month that was always difficult for our mall stores. I’m very grateful for it, and am probably the only person in the world that wishes it was a longer event. Every year, I hate to see it end. I know, I know, I’m a lunatic. There is a point here; I’m not just hyping the Street Art Fair. I’m calling attention to the fact that its makeup

is precisely what I advocate for, seemingly non-stop: The Wyandotte Street Art Fair is a stunning example of localism from near and far, concentrated in four days to create a Fair that is loved by so many. Without really focusing on it as such, people support it because they love these artists and their passion, their talent, their independence as they travel around. They do this in a town that is virtually all local and independent. Remember that I advocate first and foremost for Wyandotte, as that’s where my businesses are. Right behind that is the local and independent business community of the Downriver area. Then the state, and finally, small, and unique anywhere they are. I have purchased so many things at past Wyandotte fairs, and many others that are absolutely unique. Would never find them anywhere else. And it is deeply satisfying to me that every time I have, I’ve helped that artist stay independent. I’ve “bought their chairs,” to steal a line from the movie Phenomenon, which has really stuck with me since I heard it so long ago. Independence seems incredibly amped up any more to me, more important than ever. More and more and more people

seek that authenticity, that passionate urgency that one cannot find in businesses funded by Wall Street and related forms of investment. There is no soul in places like that. They exist to satisfy shareholders and business plans that siphon money away from the communities they infest. Love Wyandotte is the familiar name of the Wyandotte Independent Business Alliance, which exists to hype indie businesses in Wyandotte, to whatever extent we can. But we support Local everywhere, so we created Love Local. That facebook page is where we say nice things about businesses that appreciate the support. If we get one more customer for a business, we are elated, but honestly, we are very selfish in this mission, in two ways: 1.) We do something to boost businesses we like and hope to be able to patronize in the future. 2.) It feels remarkably good to be nice, to be supportive, to be happy by doing this. It gets really wearisome to read about people calling out businesses in public, with vengeance and hostility. The amount of work that goes into operating any indie business is incredible, and it is, once again, the energy of a single passionate and resolute person that lives among us all.

Being mean is frankly intolerable. We’ll never succeed in getting “those people” to keep their poison where no one can feel it, but we can do an enormous amount of good in counterbalancing the depressing effect such morons have on our psyches. Over-tipping to a waiter that just got stiffed by a stingy or nonexistent tip just before you…..helps them stay or get happy. That’s one illustration of the rewarding vibe that happens when we all keep the idea of community alive, for businesses, residents, visitors…. everyone. A happy, thriving business, among a whole beehive of happy, thriving businesses, is electric. The feeling that I, for one, get from that is hopefully extremely contagious through these ideas I share. Be Local. Let the idea be just a representation of your commitment to be a real part of that vibe. We should all be striving to be the reason such places thrive. For so many, it is automatic – just not interested in shopping big. They do it for their own gratification. If you’re not one of those people, you should find out more about what makes all those people heroes and angels and happy.

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Hello Riverview! Red white and blue days are here. The Fourth of July. I remember the days when my family would take my sister and I to the Wyandotte Fourth of July Parade. It was a really exciting day for almost everyone. My dad had a GERALD movie camera and PERRY would take movies of the parade. The Veterans of the day would be leading the Parade carrying their flags. So proud looking. Then there would the Politicians riding in convertible cars riding and waving. All of the Downriver high school bands would be there strutting their stuff. Everybody knew when the Riverview High School band would appear. Now that was something to see. They had this special quick stepping U-of-M thing that they would use to rev up the crowd. I saw Charlotte Anderson beating the base drum and twirling the drum sticks at the same time. What a site. They put on quite a show. George Williams was known as Bubble nose the Clown, Do you know who the little clown that followed him down the parade route was? I’ll give you a hint, She works at the Parthenon restaurant. They both had fun doing this. The chemical plants had their own floats. There were many of them. The only plants left are Jones Chemical in Riverview and BASF in Wyandotte. I saw this ad on TV the other day where the guy was sitting on a beach and saying to himself (“I wonder why I can’t wear White after Labor Day?”) Who comes up with this stuff? Probably the same people that come up with the names of all the pharmaceuticals like Lipitor, Tylenol, Prevagen and the rest. Did you know? In 1913. two teachers Miss Retton and Miss Augustus teaching at the F.B. Sibley School studied Italian and Hungarian so they could understand their new pupils. Prior to 1918, the Monguagon Township school district was made up of Trenton, Riverview, Grosse Ile and

part of Gibraltar. In 1918, the Monguagon School was split into two districts. School district No. 1 was located South of King Road and School district No. 2 was located North of King Road to Pennsylvania Road. The other two, Grosse lle, and Gibraltar became two other districts. Sometime after 1925, when they were building the expansion to Sibley School, a bomb went off shortly after 6 p.m. (school was out) causing about $2,000 in damage. The employment of a non-union Laborer was thought to be the cause of the trouble. In July of 1926, Board members of both Trenton School District and Riverview School District met to get the views of both boards with regard to a consolidation of other outlying districts. The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing that this was not the opportune time to take action on this matter. In 1928 the new high school was built on Longsdorf Street, at the cost of $90,000 dollars. At a PTA meeting in 1930, it was decided to name it the Albert E. Smith High School. Corporal Albert E. Smith, a highly decorated Army motorcycle courier, was killed while delivering written orders to the front lines in Sablin, Germany. January 23, 1930 was move-in day and school was held in the new Albert E. Smith Building.. Then on February 15 the new building was officially dedicated and opened to the public for inspection. The New Gym/, that had a playing surface of 40ft X 60ft with a permanent auditorium that included permanent seating for 100 people and a stage. An Elementary School was built in Riverview and dedicated as Jack Downing School. in the 1950s. Sadly it was demolished along with the high school expansion. Too bad. Jack and the Downing School will be missed. Speaking of things sadly missed, all of the schools that I ever went to are now demolished. I went for a couple of years to Saint Joseph Catholic School in Wyandotte. It’s now gone. The Sibley School is gone. And the A. E. Smith High School is gone. Hmmmmm,

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE AUGUST 2, 2022 STATE/COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverview, Wayne County:

Please take Notice that any qualified elector of Riverview who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office, located at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, 48193, at the following times: Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following Contests and Wayne County Proposal: PARTISAN SECTION: Democratic Candidate Contests for Governor, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, Representative in State Legislature, Wayne County: Executive, Sheriff, County Commissioner, County Convention Delegates; Republican Candidate Contests: Governor, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, Representative in State Legislature; Wayne County: Executive, Sheriff, County Commissioner, County Convention Delegates. PROPOSAL SECTION: Proposal J - Jail Millage Renewal, A complete copy of the Proposal may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com on the City Clerk’s Voter Information Page. A sample ballot may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com when available. Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office. Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE AUGUST 2, 2022 STATE/COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverview, Wayne County: Please take Notice that any qualified elector of Riverview who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 18, 2022. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office, located at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, 48193, at the following times: Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following Contests and Wayne County Proposal: PARTISAN SECTION: Democratic Candidate Contests for Governor, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, Representative in State Legislature, Wayne County: Executive, Sheriff, County Commissioner, County Convention Delegates; Republican Candidate Contests: Governor, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, Representative in State Legislature; Wayne County: Executive, Sheriff, County Commissioner, County Convention Delegates.

PROPOSAL SECTION: Proposal J - Jail Millage Renewal, A complete copy of the Proposal may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com on the City Clerk’s Voter Information Page. A sample ballot may be viewed at www.cityofriverview.com when available. Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office. Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022 The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Gunaga, ONeil, Robbins, Workman Excused: Councilmember Norton Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Morgan Approved the Minutes of the April 18, 2022, Regular Meeting by unanimous vote. Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. Approved Consent Agenda as follows by unanimous vote. Accept $750.00 Grant Award from the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Junior Golf Program. Called a Public Hearing for May 16, 2022, at 7:00 PM for the Purpose to hear public comments on the Proposed 2022/23 Annual Operating Budget and Supporting Tax Rates for the City of Riverview by unanimous vote. Authorized Execution of Agreement for the 2022 Pavement Improvements of Grant and Garfield Streets with Best Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $498,750.00 plus 10% Contingency of $47,875.00 for a total amount of $548,625.00, by unanimous vote. Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m., 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, MAY 16, 2022 The Meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 May 2, 2022, Regular Meeting by unanimous vote. The Mayor opened the public hearing for comments on the 2022/23 Annual Budget and Supporting Tax Rates. No one spoke. Public hearing closed at 7:06 p.m. by unanimous vote. Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. Approved Consent Agenda as follows by unanimous vote. Approve UIS as Sole Source Vendor for Pump Station Maintenance and Repairs at the Riverview Land Preserve, in the Best Interest of the City. Adopted Resolution to Amend Ambulance Service Billings by unanimous vote. Adopted Resolution Establishing Ad Hoc Committee for Marijuana Business Research by unanimous vote. Approved Cooperative Bid for a 2023 Gapvax Sewer Truck for $519,201.00, with trade-in for $35,000.00 for a total of $484,201.00, by unanimous vote. Authorized First Reading, by title only, of Proposed Ordinance No. 734, Amend Section 66-03 to Ratify and Approve Traffic Control Order Number 432 by unanimous vote.

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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 734 AN ORDINANCE TO AM3END THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW TO AMEND SECTION 66-3 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER NUMBER 432 Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m., 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, JUNE 6, 2022 The Virtual 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 The Mayor recognized Lt. McClendon on his retirement after nearly 26 years on the force. The Mayor also recognized three officers receiving promotions as well as two Officer of the Year awards. Approved May 16, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes by unanimous vote. The Mayor offered Public Comments. Appointed Mr. Raymond Lemons to the Ad Hoc Establishing Marijuana Businesses Research Committee by unanimous vote. Approved Consent Agenda by unanimous vote. • Authorize the Solicitation of Bids for Rubber Playground Mulch. • Award Cooperative Bid to Revels Turf and Tractor, LLC, for the Purchase of Gator TX Utility Vehicles for the amount of $16,573.98. • Approve Budget Amendment as presented. Adopted Resolution Establishing the 2022/23 Riverview Recreation Fee Schedule by unanimous vote. Motion failed for Placement of the 1.74 Mills Increase for Refuse Collection and Disposal on the November ballot. AYES: Councilmembers Norton, ONeil, Robbins NAYS: Mayor Swift, Councilmember Blanchette, Gunaga, Workman Adopted Resolution Approving the 2022/23 Annual Operating Budget and Operating Millage Rates for the City of Riverview. AYES: Mayor Swift, Councilmembers Blanchette, Gunaga, Workman NAYS: Councilmembers Norton, ONeil, Robbins Motion Carried Adopted Resolution Approving the 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for the City of Riverview by unanimous vote. Approved Confirmation of John Allen to the position of Police Chief by unanimous vote. Authorized Second Reading, by title only, and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 734, regarding Section 66-3 of the Code of Ordinances, to ratify and approve Traffic Control Order Number 432 by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. 734 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW TO AMEND SECTION 66-3 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDER NUMBER 432 Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. by unanimous vote. DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk

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