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In March, as Jeffrey became a worldwide pandemic, the loaves of “daily bread” to Owens was recuperating from causing people to become occupants of cars and even a arthroscopic knee surgery, he seriously ill or die or lose their few on bicycles, staying beyond decided to use his newfound jobs or stay home from school the mandated six-foot social spare time to bake and be quarantined in their distancing. fresh bread and homes. Homebound children A new local hero – nicknamed share it with his were in need of food. A friend “the Breadmeister” – was born. fellow Riverview told Owens he was having trouble “When the corona thing came residents. finding bread in stores. about, I figured I’d bake more for Owens mixes Owens’ bread baking neighbors,” Owens said. “When it DAVE high-grade expanded. Suddenly, people – shut everybody down and people GORGON ingredients in his alerted by Facebook posts by panicked and bought all the bread Riverview Register kitchen and bakes Owens’ wife Jennifer – were from big box stores, I just saw the loaves of bread in lining up in front of his driveway need. I’m home, I can’t work and his impressive outdoor wood- and down Poplar Street several I’m recovering.” fired brick oven – an oven built times a day. Word quickly spread to with his own hands. The result Owens’ son Austin and members of the Riverview has been thousands of fresh- stepmother Carol Ann have Fire Department, who helped baked loaves that have been helped get the bread from pass out bread to local senior presented free to folks lining up kitchen to the curb. They use living centers. Residents, called along Poplar Street outside his a breadbasket – think church bread buddies, took a loaf for home several times a day. collection basket with a long Photo by Dave Gorgon Enter the coronavirus, which wooden handle – to distribute BREAD, Page 4 Jeffrey Owens and family

Serving Downriver 734.479.1880 Since 1975 CousineauChiropractic.com Page 2 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER RIVERVIEW REGISTER MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 3 FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR Reorganization of Fire Department is moving forward My fellow Riverview residents, I step in the process, assigning a levy hope that you are staying safe during to the “Special Assessment District.” this very difficult time. We all have The district is defined as every parcel our stresses and concerns about located within the Riverview City Covid-19 and are dealing with them to limits. Council also unanimously voted the best of our abilities. to assign a levy to that district. I encourage everyone The final step in the process is nAShviLLe hOt chicKen to follow the CDC to assign a value to the levy. What Guidelines as they relate council is hoping for is to replace 734-288-3051 to social distancing and the current sewer debt levy that is 18283 Fort Street • Riverview, mi 48193 wearing masks while scheduled to expire June 1 with a going to the supermarket. public safety levy of equal value. That andrew To be honest I am value is 1.47 mills. swift uncomfortable with the As a reminder on why the City $2 Off term social distancing. I personally Council is moving in this direction prefer the term physical distancing. is the problem we are having in ANY sANDwiCH OR We are a sociable society. My family, staffing at the fire department. For like yours, is getting creative in our decades Riverview has staffed our Fire CHiCKEN & wAffLE ORDER ON OUR wEBsitE socializing. Department with part-time firefighters. ComBo fatdaddys-chicken.com In today’s world, which is different Years ago Riverview started providing With SSM Coupon • One per customer ORDER ON tHE GO from yesterday’s and tomorrow’s advanced life support service to our EXPIRES 6-30-2020 Text fAtDADDYs to 33733 world, online socializing and community. communication is the way to go. What that means is that at least one With this in mind that is why our of the responders to a 911 call was city council is using “Zoom” to host a certified paramedic. Over the past our council meetings. Yes it is a little few years it has become increasingly inconvenient, but it is very important difficult to find a paramedic willing to that we do our best to communicate work part-time. In an effort to alleviate with our residents. the staff shortages, the Council created The past few council meetings we a Public Safety Committee. After have been hosting “public hearings” trying several different solutions, it to discuss our special assessment. was determined that the solution that This will be used to finance the has the best chance of succeeding is reorganization of our Fire Department transitioning the fire department to a from being staffed with part-time staff combination of full and part-time staff. to a mixture of full-time and part-time. We are looking to hire eight full-time The establishment of the special paramedics and supplement them with For it is Always Fair When Good Fellows Get assessment is a multiple step process part-time paramedics that we already Weather Together with residents participating in all three have. steps. This move will increase the cost of The first step took place in January, the department by around $500,000 when the City Council was presented dollars. That is around the amount that with the estimated costs of hiring full- the city receives from the sewer debt time firefighter paramedics. levy already on your tax bill. With the The next step, which took place approval of the Special Assessment in April, was the public hearing District Levy, the city will be able to discussing the establishment of start collecting the funds on July 1. a Special Assessment District The plan is to put a millage in the and determining the cost of the exact same amount on the ballot this transition. Input was received from November. This millage will be for many residents online and by email. a set period of time, likely around Responses both supporting and 10 years. With the residents voting opposing this establishment were on the millage we require a special discussed at the meeting. Council assessment every year. voted unanimously to establish the If you’d like a sign supporting our district. Fire Department email me at aswift@ In early May, Council held another cityofriverview.com with your address. public hearing to discuss the next Page 4 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

Photos by Dave Gorgon Little Caesars provided free pizza to people who were instrumental in helping “Breadmeister” Jeffrey Owens, who has been baking and presenting free homemade bread throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Participants who drove to the Riverview Fire Department were given an eight-piece cheese and pepperoni pizza for their efforts. Recipients included “Bread Buddies” who delivered bread to others, those who sponsored “bread runs,” people who promoted the cause, firefighters, police officers and other volunteers. In the photo are Jeffrey and Jennifer Owens, Carol Ann Owens (Carrie Ann the Clown), Riverview Mayor Andrew Swift and wife Darlene, Little Caesars National Director Field Marketing Alicia Jaros Curtis, Riverview Fire Chief Ron Lammers, Captain John Wilson, Sgt. Derek Wilson, Firefighters Amy Dunn and Jason Jennings and members of the Police Department: Lt. Craig Sowards, Sgt. Bob Bemis, Detective Mike Buccina and Officers Mike McDonald and Justin Johnson.

enriched flour,” he said early in the process. “My business builds wood BREAD fired ovens and we have one in our Continued from page 1 backyard.” themselves and an extra loaf to deliver The oven was built five years ago. to neighbors. Batches of bread have Before bread became the focus of the been delivered to those working the oven, the Owens family baked plenty front line of health care at Henry Ford of pizza for gatherings at the home. Wyandotte Hospital. Since then, the bread baking has The demand has been steady and provided therapy for his knee. growing. Before the end of March, “I can’t believe how much better Owens was baking 20 loaves at a bread is in that oven,” he said. “It’s a time five times a day. By mid-April, wood-fired true brick oven based on and recently made and distributed his designs from Italy that are centuries 4,000th loaf of bread. old. It’s a world-class competitive Some bread lovers – so inspired Italian oven.” by the Owens’ generosity – have Why does Owens do what he does? made donations to help offset the “It makes you feel good to do family’s costs for salt, sugar, years, something for people,” he said. “The flour, oil and delivery bags, with real reason is memories. A lady sent proceeds going to the Salvation Army. me a note saying she hadn’t had fresh (There’s even a collection kettle in bread in 12 years. She cried when the driveway.) One grateful person somebody brought her a loaf of bread. donated a state-of-the-art mixer to Owens prepares the bread That was cool.” make Owens’ breadmaking process Owens said he hopes to keep more efficient. Others bring the family of a small town. Riverview residents Wang. making bread as long as there is baked goods – and a number came have big hearts and take care of each “You guys rock,” added Sabrina something called “shelter in place.” throughout March 21 to wish Austin a other in time of need.” Roote. “Thank you so much.” “These are unprecedented times,” happy birthday. Comments have poured in on Owens, a brick mason and owner Owens said. “Everybody remembers “These weren’t just any loaves Facebook: “Just got your bread of JTO Masonry Construction and where they were when the World of bread,” said Mayor Andy Swift. delivered and it was still warm,” said Fire Heat and Eats, shrugged over his Trade Center came down. This “These were a special secret recipe Nancy Beaudrie. “Best bread I’ve ever newfound fame. He said he simply (coronavirus pandemic) is like baked with love in a very large brick had.” wants to give to others. that. We will remember… Maybe oven in his backyard… “Thank you doesn’t quite seem to “We have a commercial kitchen thousands of people will remember “It is this type of caring for others do it, but my family appreciates your with food safe stainless-steel surfaces; getting fresh bread from that guy on that makes me proud to be the mayor kindness and generosity,” said Andy use unbleached, non-bromated, non- Poplar Street.” RIVERVIEW REGISTER MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 5 RIVERVIEW SCHOOLS Riverview Alumni Band will return this year Even with all the uncertainty in the world today, organization dated as far back as 1984’s graduating one of the most exciting new traditions within the class. One of the most exciting things about the city is returning. band is that they have a variety of college students The Riverview Alumni Band will be returning this and members of the workforce who share a love for summer for its second season. creating music. Last year, the band was founded by alumni from Rehearsals will begin June 1 (subject to change) the school district who participated in band while with rehearsals every Monday and Thursday night at RCHS. Practices were held twice a week through from 7-9 p.m. in the High School band room. the summer, and a concert was performed in August The concert will be held in the High School consisting of music from a variety of television, Auditorium on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m. movies, and other media platforms. The concert is free for all to attend with donations This year the band will be returning to perform encouraged. music tackling loss and reflection, due to the tragedy All donations are used to benefit the school of Covid-19. Of course, there will also be more district’s music department. The donations from upbeat selections from film as well as highlights last year have been used to pay for a commission of “Pirate Pride.” It should be a great concert all dedicated to the city and school district. around, and a nice distraction from the uncertainty More information on that will be announced soon of the world around us. For those interested in joining, or have any The band is under the direction of Alex Pickell, questions, please visit the Facebook group at RCHS a senior studying music education at Wayne State Band Alumni or reach out to the director at alex. University. He is also an alumnus from Riverview’s Michigan University. She graduated from Riverview [email protected]. class of 2017. in 2019. New members are greatly encouraged so the band The assistant director is Elena Maria Farmer, a Last year, members of the band were alumni can grow to become as great as it can be! sophomore studying music education at Central dating back to 2012, while members of the

Pandemic costs medley relay team its state-meet moment It was a Thursday evening in early the meet and they kicked it off strong March and the RCHS state-qualifying with a state-qualifying time of 1:46.22 swim team was finishing its last practice and a third-place finish. of the season. “A month earlier was the first time In a couple hours, the Pirates would we had even put that relay combination depart for Rochester in preparation for together,” said Pickell. “Throughout the Michigan High School Athletic most of the season, we were trying to Association state finals. It was at that find the correct order and swimmers that time when coach Ryan Pickell got the could get us to the state meet.” bad news; the state meet was canceled. Swimmers Zachariah Thomas This was coach Pickell’s first year and Dorian Saraci found themselves as head coach, but after serving as an competing for spots and working to assistant the previous four seasons, he help put the pieces of the relay together, knew the swimmers well. However, it as they had been part of the relay at didn’t make breaking the news to them multiple meets prior. The two of them any easier. Their season was done. rounded out the state team as alternates. There have been many stories like “The ‘Eureka!’ moment occurred at this one related to COVID-19. But the Wayne County meet when we had as the saying goes, it’s not about the Ben lead off the relay as our backstroker destination, but the journey to get there. for the first time,” said Coach Pickell. narrowly missed a state cut in the 100- student-athletes. If there’s something to be proud of, it This decision clearly paid off in yard freestyle, but still earned himself Coach Pickell concluded by saying, was the journey. the end, as Ben also contested in the the title of league champ in the event. “Senior Ardi Saraci should be proud The medley relay of Ben Johnson, 100-yard backstroke at the league meet. “These boys were able to keep the 10- to have been such a crucial part of the Ardi Saraci, Gavin Rose, and Eric After only his second time swimming year streak alive of having Riverview team for four years. Although his final Pickell had an outstanding swim at the the event all season, he finished a close represented at the state level,” said season was cut short right at the end, Southeastern Michigan Independent second place with a time of 56.49, assistant coach Connor Harrison, who he has led his teammates through an Swim League (SMISL) meet in Dundee which was fast enough to seed him 12th did his part in keeping the streak going amazing journey to achieve the success a week earlier. It was the first event of in the state for Division 3. Ben also as did coach Pickell during their time as they have.” Page 6 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER Riverview Community School District scholarship winners

Sons of the American Legion then, Kayla is looking forward to attending college Riverview HoF Scholarship, Charles F. Scholarship full-time, with the skills and support acquired at Mikesell Memorial Scholarship Abigail Malinowski, daughter of Scott and RCHS to guide her along the way Anastasia Stergiadis, daughter of Antonis Michelle Malinowski, is a senior at Riverview and Kimberly Stergiadis, is a senior at Riverview Community High School. While attending RCHS she Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Community High School. During her four years, she has achieved notably in her academic career while Marisela Puga, daughter of Vanessa Vela and achieved a 4.161 GPA taking several honors courses, along with every Eloy Puga, is a senior at Riverview Community while taking numerous art class and advanced High School. During her four years she achieved honors and advanced baking. a 3.6 G.P.A., while taking numerous honor classes placement classes. Abigail participated in and dual enrollment courses at Wayne County Throughout high school, Pirates Pals, mentoring Community College. Anastasia has been younger students at Forest Throughout her high involved as a four-year Elementary School and school career Marisela has member of Kuts 4 Kids she took part in Kutz for been involved in several and Spanish Club. She Kids her freshman year. clubs. She has been a has also been a member This year, she served as a Spanish Club member of Student Council, a counselor at YMCA Storer for three years, Student representative for the Class Camp, leading district fifth- Council member for one of 2020, Connection Club, graders during a week- year, and a member of and Pirate Pals. She was inducted into The National long outdoor classroom National Honor Society Honor Society her junior year. adventure. Abbie has also participated in two varsity for one year. Currently, Anastasia has also held several leadership sports at RCHS. Marisela is the treasurer of positions throughout high school, serving as Spanish She has played volleyball year-round with her club Spanish Club and she is Club vice president, secretary of NHS, president of team and she earned a varsity letter her sophomore fluent in Spanish. Spanish Club, and vice president of Kuts 4 Kids. year for the Pirates team, where she earned honors Marisela is also involved in athletics; she is a two- Anastasia is involved with athletics as a four-year as All-State Academic and all-Huron League sport varsity player. Being on the varsity soccer team member of the varsity soccer team, and she was Coaches’ Team. Abbie has also been a member since freshman year has helped Marisela develop awarded first-team All Huron League, All District of the varsity track team for all four years of high into a positive role model. She enjoys playing on and first-team All-News Herald honors. Last year, school. Outside of school she coaches 12-year- both the soccer field and basketball court as she has she was voted WDIV Channel 4 Girls Soccer Spring old volleyball and continues to enjoy her hobby in been passionate for sports her whole life. Frenzy “Favorite Junior.” baking. In the fall, she plans to attend Bethel University to In addition, Anastasia has played basketball all During her years at RCHS she has created many start a dual program. She hopes to earn a bachelor’s four years, earning her varsity letter last year while great relationships with the teachers and classmates degree in Math/Physics from Bethel University and helping her team to win a district championship and her plan is to attend Grand Valley State a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from during the season. University this fall. She hopes to pursue a career the University of Notre Dame within the span of five In the fall, Anastasia plans to attend Michigan in pediatric disabilities, possibly through speech years. She is determined and ready to become a State University. She hopes to study human pathology or occupational therapy. She also hopes leader within the global STEM workforce. biology and Spanish, with the goal of becoming an to continue her Spanish career and to study abroad. obstetrician/gynecologist. Riverview HoF Scholarship, Nancy Riverview Kiwanis Club Scholarship Holloway Memorial School Alumni Riverview Hall of Fame Scholarship Kayla Hussein, daughter of Naimi Ronya, is a Scholarship Algiannah Albania, daughter of Alvin and senior at Riverview Community High School. While Marissa Luzac, daughter of Robert and Rebecca Gina Albania, is a senior at Riverview Community attending RCHS, Kayla has maintained a 3.9 grade Luzac, is a senior at Riverview Community High High School, where she point average while taking School. While attending RCHS, she maintained a participates in the honors numerous honors classes, 4.153 G.P.A. while taking and advanced placement AP classes and dual- numerous AP and honors courses provided by enrolling at Henry Ford classes. RCHS. College and the University Throughout high school, Algiannah has been of Michigan – Dearborn. Marissa has been involved involved as a four-year Active in extracurricular in many extracurricular member of the marching activities, Kayla is involved activities. She is a four- and symphonic bands, in the National Honor year member of Student where she plays flute, and Society, Connection Council and has been she also is a member of Club, Diversity Club, Key a freshman mentor in the Marching Pirates Color Club, Students Against Connection Club for two Guard. Destructive Decisions years. Marissa is also the During her junior year, she was appointed color (SADD), and Project Awareness. Project Awareness vice president of National guard captain and she remained captain her senior is a mental health awareness group that Kayla Honor Society and the student liaison for the year. Algiannah is also a member of the varsity created last year and kickstarted this year. Riverview School Board. dance team and has participated in competitions for She is a member of the council for Connection She has been a member of the RCHS Marching the past three years. Club and has been the President of Diversity Club and Symphonic Band for four years and alto In addition, Algiannah is a member of the National for the past two years. saxophone section leader for two years. Marissa Honor Society. While attending RCHS, Algiannah Following graduation, Kayla plans to attend Wayne has been on both the varsity swimming and rowing was named Pirate of the Month her freshman year State University, where she received a full-ride teams for four years. for “Respect,” and she was awarded a scholarship scholarship, or possibly the University of Michigan While swimming, she qualified for the Division 3 as winner of a VFW writing contest. Ann Arbor. Since Kayla has already earned the State Meet her sophomore, junior, and senior years. After high school, Algiannah plans to attend majority of her credits towards an associate degree, She was a captain her junior and senior year and Wayne State University to pursue a job in the Kayla hopes to focus her remaining two years of is a varsity record holder in the 400-yard freestyle medical field as a registered nurse. undergraduate school on her bachelor of science, as relay. Her sophomore year, she rowed in the National a major in biological sciences/pre-medicine, aiming Championship Regatta in New Jersey. to attend medical school. In the fall, Marissa plans to attend Alma College Her dream is to become a neurosurgeon, but until to pursue secondary education while she continues SEE WINNERS, Page 7 swimming. RIVERVIEW REGISTER MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 7 WINNERS ALLALL AMERICANAMERICAN SALESALE Continued from page 6 WE ARE OPEN Riverview Hall of Fame Scholarship Caden Corso, son of Scott and Michele Corso, FOR ALL YOUR is a senior at Riverview Community High School. 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Riverview Hall of Fame Scholarship Joseph Kaczor, the son of Lytelia Kaczor, is a senior at Riverview Community High School. While attending RCHS, he achieved a 4.249 GPA while taking various honors and AP classes, in addition to dual enrollment courses at Henry Ford College. Throughout high school Joseph has participated in marching band for all four years, this year as a section leader for Percussion. Joseph has also been a four-year member of the Quiz Bowl Team, serving as captain his senior year. He is the president of the RCHS National Honor Society and serves as a class representative in student government. Joseph has also volunteered at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, privately tutored his peers in chemistry, and participated in the Henry Ford Metropolitan Band as a percussionist. He is most proud of creating a chemistry tutoring club with his friends at RCHS to help other students understand chemistry on a deeper level. Joseph has a four-year award for being on the RCHS tennis team and he was named to the top doubles team his senior year, receiving multiple accolades in tournaments and league meets. In the fall Joseph plans to either attend the University of Chicago or the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He intends to study biology or biochemistry with the goal of becoming a college professor or a researcher in medicine. Page 8 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER Good-bye to a great group of seniors softball players The Riverview High School practice and game. She is a complete Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: work ethic and leadership. These traits Softball team was set for what was ballplayer! “Kendall and I hitting back to back all come together in Kylie. A versatile going to be one of the greatest seasons Emma will be attending Wayne homeruns at a tournament.” player in the field and a demon for in school history until the Covid-19 State University. opposing pitchers, she has all the tools pandemic caused an abrupt end for 10 Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: Alyssa Lipinski, 1B both mentally and physically to play incredible seniors. “Freshman year we had a double Very few things matter more to a at the highest level. The goal was always a state header against Wyandotte on a softball team than a strong first base. Kylie will be attending Valparaiso championship for this team, but this Saturday. The second game I batted When it is a strong first base that University to study psychology and to year it was more of a probability than leadoff. I was so nervous, but on the happens to be left-handed things get continue her softball career. a possibility. first pitch I hit the ball over the right- even better! Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: These student-athletes have an center field fence. Rounding the bases Alyssa is always pushing to be “The game against Huron my average GPA of 3.74 and all have and reaching home plate with all the a better player both on offense and sophomore year. I was a back-and- been great ambassadors for our team, girls surrounding me and being so on defense. She is always thinking forth battle, extremely competitive. our school, and our community. Let happy for me was the greatest feeling. of the team first and always giving Everyone stepped up when they us take a moment to introduce you to Nothing beats my first home run.” everything she has to her teammates. needed to, and we all came together them. Alyssa will be attending Indiana as one” Kendall Kahl, P Tech to study criminal justice and Elizabeth Dalton, 2B Tough, tenacious, and gifted. All psychology and to continue her Jillian Schoenberg, C Elizabeth plays an incredible second words that describe the team’s ace softball career. Attitude makes the athlete. Attitude base! She works as hard as any player pitcher! Kendall has the mental Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: makes the person. Jillian is an out there both in practice and on game toughness to go along with her “Having the chance to play with nine outstanding catcher and works hard day. Her drive and commitment are incredible pitching ability. That other girls who I consider my sisters!” both in the field and at the plate. You unmatched. Elizabeth is a coach’s toughness is on display at the plate will simply never find a player and dream as a player. Just when you think also, where she hit for power on a Shannon McAlinden, SS a person with a better attitude and she cannot give more effort she finds regular basis. Shannon is a complete athlete. outlook. Her infectious personality is another gear every time. Kendall will be attending Concordia Poised and fearless in the field and at incredible to be around. Elizabeth will be attending Oakland University in Ann Arbor to study the plate always. Playing shortstop at Jillian will be attending Wayne University to study pre-law or biomedical science and to continue the high school level is not easy, but State University to study abnormal psychology. her softball career. Shannon made it look that way each psychology. Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: time she stepped on the field. A great Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: “My favorite moments were the “Hitting three home runs in the hitter and an outstanding competitor. “2018 district championship and tournaments because I was with my Almont Tournament last year” Shannon will be attending playing with my nine fellow seniors!” friends making lasting memories and Concordia University in Ann Arbor This is a small glimpse of the ten kicking booty!!” Samantha Kerr, DH/P to study sports entertainment and incredible seniors leaving the program Sam was an all-state first team management and to continue her this year. They will continue on to Madi Clark, OF selection for her hitting junior year. softball career. become successful young women and Madi’s incredible power (country Steady on the mound, she came in and Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: will continue to make our school and strong!) and amazing attitude did her job every time. The batter’s “Winning District Championship two our community very proud! propelled her to a great softball career. box is her sanctuary. While at bat, she years in a row” To the 10 of you seniors, thank you. Always positive and ready when enters a state of confidence that you You make us immensely proud! And needed most she was a force to be can not only see but you can feel. Kylie Millhorn, 3B/C/OF remember, we are Riverview softball; reckoned with on the field and at the Samantha will be attending Pure athletic talent combined with we play for each other, we play for us. plate. Madi grew into an all-around Schoolcraft College to study great player during her time at RCHS. architectural engineering and to Madi will be attending Schoolcraft continue her softball career. College to study nursing and to Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: Pandemic causes cancellation of Memorial Day ceremony continue her softball career “Getting the call that I made first team It is with great regret that the been displayed around the reflection Favorite RCHS Softball Memory: all state” Memorial Day Committee has pond. The committee, fearful for “Hitting a home run in every game of decided to cancel the Memorial Day creating crowds that could lead to a four-game tournament (one of them Meghan Labodie, OF ceremony for 2020. transmission of the Covid-19 virus, a grand slam)” Meghan’s grit and determination are We do this with a heavy heart, but has decided to cancel that portion of unmatched both on and off the field. find that it is in the best interest and the event, as well. Emma Flaishans, OF She strives to improve every minute safety for all those involved. As a tribute to the 17 Riverview Emma is the finest example of of practice and every game day. A The Memorial Day Committee armed service member who lost their perseverance and dedication. Although fearless competitor, she flies around has also decided against placing lived in conflicts, 17 flags will be battling injuries for a few years, the outfield leaving everything she has American flags in Young Patriots displayed Emma pushed through and continued on the field. Park Memorial Day Weekend in On Memorial Day please take a to be one of the most clutch players Meghan will be attending Grand honor of all those who gave their moment to remember our Riverview on the team. A fierce competitor, she Valley State University to study lives for our freedom. Heroes. always charged headfirst into every cardiovascular sonography In the past, up to 200 flags have RIVERVIEW REGISTER MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 9 Teachers of the year RCSD Excellence in Education Awards Riverview Community High School: Nick throughout the year, but also off campus on trips that Technology. Gross - Nick is one of Riverview’s “homegrown” she arranges to places like Mackinac Island, Cedar Lauren has been married to her husband Nick for educators, as he graduated from RCHS in 1997. He Point, and Chicago. seven years, and they are “pawrents” to two cats, went off to college and earned a degree in Education Seitz musicians also compete as a whole group Kip and Dexter. from Eastern Michigan University, majoring in at adjudicated band festivals and as individuals and Lauren loves spending time with her four nieces mathematics and science, and then promptly small groups at solo and ensemble festivals. and nephew, all of whom she adores. returned to join the teaching ranks in 2002, starting This year and last, Seitz bands received a Division She started her teaching career as an out at Gibraltar Carlson before coming to Riverview. 1 rating at festival, the highest score possible, and Interventionist at Grogan Elementary, and was Nick earned his Master’s Degree in educational dozens of students who performed at solo and recruited to perform the same job at Huntington leadership from Marygrove College. He has been a ensemble received ratings of 1 and 2. (Superior/Very Elementary in Riverview after five years at Grogan. member of the mathematics team, instructing just Good). Her first year in Riverview, she taught five first about every course at every level that RCHS has Jessi also has taken on the role of co-sponsoring grade computers classes, along with one second to offer. He has also been heavily involved with the Girls Leadership Club and she serves on a grade computers class and an art class for the self- Riverview High School’s athletic programs, serving variety of school committees. contained special education room. as a critical member of the football coaching staff. Colleagues note that she has “demonstrated a Before she was hired to be a full-time teacher in Nick is also part of the school’s PBiS Team, significant contribution to the success of the team” the fall of 2014, Lauren continued to serve as an and he recently joined the school’s instructional and she is considered to be an “excellent role Interventionist, working with fourth- and fifth-graders technology programs. model,” not only to the middle school students, at Huntington. She has taught all subjects except This year marks Nick’s 18th as a member of the but also to the high school band members with social studies and writing to the fourth and fifth Pirate faculty. whom she works at Band Camp and throughout the graders at Huntington School. Nick’s colleagues have these things to say marching season. Lauren serves on a variety of committees and about him: “Because Nick is quiet, he is often Jessi is married to her husband Brad, and the two educational teams, and in addition to her work underestimated and overlooked. He is reliable and of them will celebrate their first wedding anniversary at Huntington, Lauren contributes to the district has great rapport with students. Even when others in June of this year. through coaching of high school cheerleaders. are complaining or voicing concerns, Nick stays Lauren enjoys reading, drawing, and painting, and positive and never has a negative attitude.” “Nick is Forest Elementary School: Kimberly she loves spending time with her family and friends. very diligent in preparing mathematics lessons and Ng - Kim is Forest’s physical education teacher Her ardent compassion for animals leads her to curriculum, and he strives to assure that all students for students in grades K-5. She began her career volunteer at a local rescue shelter. in his classes have an understanding of the math teaching Reading Recovery at Flat Rock Bobcean content.” Elementary, but was hired by Riverview that same Memorial Elementary School: Ryan “Nick has devoted so much of his personal time year to be the boys and girls junior varsity tennis Patrick - Ryan has been the physical education to the betterment of RCHS. Whether it’s planning coach, working alongside her mother, Riverview Hall teacher at Memorial since 2008. Prior to teaching multiple preps with his math classes or working of Famer Jan Gottlin, who was the varsity tennis elementary students, Ryan spent two years with our students as a coach, he is always there to coach. When Forest’s physical education teacher instructing physical education at RCHS. support the betterment of our kids and school.” retired the following year, Kim stepped into the He grew up in Wyandotte, graduating from Nick and his wife have a daughter, Ella, in first position she now holds. Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in 1997, and then grade at Huntington, and he enjoys playing golf, She is married to her husband Kam, and they are went on to Grand Valley State to earn his Bachelor of along with coaching football and baseball. busy raising five children. The family loves to travel Science degree in education. He later was awarded He says that he values helping students to build and spend time outdoors taking part in a variety of a Master’s Degree in education from Marygrove their problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and recreational adventures. College. he loves to watch them step out of their comfort Kim likes running, biking, and challenging herself Ryan’s first teaching job was in the state of zone to apply themselves in challenging situations. by participating in various competitive activities. Florida, where he taught physical education to He feels that it’s an honor for him to be part of the Since becoming the Physical Education teacher elementary students. While employed in the process of student achievement. at Forest, Kim has started a running club that Sunshine State in the DeSoto County Schools, he participates in two races a year. was named “Teacher of the Year” during his second Seitz Middle School: Jessica Bouchard She also supervises a “Stacking Club,” helping year in the district. He was also named Memorial’s - Jessica Bouchard grew up in Farmington Hills and students to compete in a relatively new “sport” of “Teacher of the Year” during the 2012-13 school graduated from Farmington High School in 2011. stacking and unstacking plastic cups following a set year. She went on to get a Bachelor of Music Degree pattern of building and deconstructing the pyramids Ryan has been married to his wife Kari for just in music education from Michigan State University, within a timed period. Students raise money for over one year. In addition to teaching gym classes, graduating from MSU in 2015. She is currently charity through the stacking competitions. Ryan serves on the Memorial Safe Schools Team studying at the University of Michigan, working to In addition, Kim sponsors a Family Fun Run and is the district elementary representative for the obtain a Master’s Degree in music education. through the Forest subdivision and she chairs an ALICE training. Jessi began her career in Riverview just four years all-day Field Day at the school. After fifteen years He also is a member of the Memorial CPI team ago as a part-time band director, and during that as the junior varsity tennis coach, Kim became the and serves on the Educational Leadership Team. At time, she has grown the position to that of a full-time varsity coach upon the retirement of her mother Memorial, Mr. Patrick organizes and chairs a Fun music teacher at the middle school. three years ago. Run fundraising event each year, and he heads up When she started her job, there were two band Kim said, “Working with a great staff helps to Field Day each spring, planning all the events and classes at Seitz—one for sixth grade and one for the make me a better educator as we are always looking securing high school volunteers to assist in the all- combined seventh and eighth grades. Now there are out for one another.” She added that she looks day event. so many students participating in band that there forward to many more years “working alongside the Ryan coaches Seitz Middle School track and is are four classes: Eighth-grade band, seventh-grade wonderful people who are always sacrificing to be the defensive and offensive backs coach for RCHS band and a sixth-grade band that is so large that it the best for our kids.” Varsity Football. is divided into two factions—brass for one class and In addition, he chaperones the Seitz eighth-grade percussion and woodwinds for the other. Huntington Elementary School: Lauren Haydon Washington D.C. trip each year. In addition to the band classes, Jessi teaches - Lauren grew up on Grosse Ile and graduated from Every March, Ryan leads his students in Jump guitar and piano classes, as well as a World Music Grosse Ile High School before attending Eastern Rope for the American Heart Association fundraiser. class. Her enthusiasm for music spills over to her Michigan University to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree Throughout the years that he has been doing this, students and she keeps them excited to learn in education in 2008. Last April, she completed her and perform, not only at several concerts locally work on a Master’s Degree in Educational Media and SEE TEACHERS, Page 10 Page 10 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER

to have three beautiful grandchildren, Jaxson, Haley, having a “heart of gold.” and Lyla, through his stepson Nick and his wife, According to her co-workers, she cares deeply for TEACHERS Amber. kids, and it shows every day as she deals with the Continued from page 9 Mike was employed by Wyandotte Schools for day-to-day happenings in school.” twenty-one years, mostly as a building engineer. He She is an avid University of Michigan fan and has the kids have raised more than $5,000 for the AHA. became interested in Riverview several years ago a notable fondness for dogs. Right now, she and Ryan’s coworkers say that “he is a superhero in when the two districts took part in a group study/ Jim are enjoying the “empty nesting” phase of their the eyes of Memorial students. review for licensing. life, even though working daily with young children He supports all staff by demonstrating kindness He says that he knew then that Riverview was keeps Amy in the “maternal mode” a good part of and gives of himself whenever he gets the chance.” a great place to be, and he joined the Pirates in the year. They say that Mr. Patrick will never run out of September of 2017. bananas, because his students know how much Mike loves hunting, fishing, fantasy football, and Memorial Elementary School: Kristin he loves them (and he touts the nutritional value all spending quality time with his family. He says that Crane - Kristin grew up in Gibraltar and graduated the time)—so the kids save them for him from their he is thankful to have so many wonderful people from Carlson High School in 2005. She attended lunches! working around him because “everyone has a unique college and studied special education for a time, and way of making the workplace an enjoyable place to then married her husband Jeremiah, who is in the Support Persons of the Year spend each day.” Marines. Riverview Community High School: They have lived in Japan and many other locations Jack Massalsky -J ack has been a full-time Forest Elementary School: Heather throughout the USA, sharing myriad relocation member of the RCHS support staff for two years, DeRosia - Heather has been married to her adventures with their three children Maycee and working as a technician in the school’s technology husband Mike for 27 years and they are parents of Teagan, who are eight-years old, and Beckham, age department. Before that, he worked in the district three adult children: Eric, age 26, who has a job in 5. as a summer intern in 2015 and 2016, while he was business and lives in Wisconsin, Allison, 22, who is Kristin began working in Riverview as a substitute still in high school. After he graduated from Grosse attending college to become a teacher, and Tyler, teacher and paraprofessional and was hired in 2015 Ile High School in 2017, he became a full-time age 19, who is studying business in college. as a special education paraprofessional. employee with Riverview. Before she had children, Heather was a nurse, She started the school year as a classroom Jack says that he really enjoys the variety of tasks but she has been working in education for the paraprofessional for the upper-elementary resource that encompass his job, and that troubleshooting past fifteen years. She started working in a cross- room, but volunteered to serve as a one-on-one different issues helps him to stay attentive and categorical special education classroom in Gibraltar, paraprofessional for a student who was new to interested in Technology. He also likes being able to and after about five years, switched to a position in Memorial School this year and needed substantial help other staff members to understand and to make reading intervention in Gibraltar. help. better use of technology. In the fall of 2012, Heather transferred to Forest in In addition, throughout her tenure in Riverview, Jack noted that working in the school environment Riverview where she has been working as a reading Kristin has filled a variety of special assignments, in Riverview is “awesome.” He holds high regard interventionist ever since. including long-term substitute teaching as needed. for being able to see teachers and staff interact with Heather said that she is so glad to be working in Kristin’s kids keep her very busy with their students in such close, engaging manners. Riverview because the “Forest staff is amazing, and numerous activities in dance, gymnastics, “Coming from a school that wasn’t very personal, she cannot imagine doing anything else.” cheerleading, softball, football, t-ball, and ninja class. seeing teachers go the extra mile to talk to students One of her colleagues said, “Heather is very Kristin is also an active member of the PTA at her always warms my heart,” he said. hard-working and committed to teaching. She is children’s school. Jack is still together with his high school always prepared, reliable, and responsible. She is Kristin’s colleagues said that “her love for children sweetheart, his girlfriend of six years now. excellent at assessing a student’s current academic and her passion for helping those who struggle with He lives with his grandmother and says that he level and designing learning experiences that learning and fitting in” have led her to volunteer for loves listening “too much” to music and spending are meaningful and differentiated. Heather has her current position as a one-on-one para. “She time with friends. demonstrated a dedication to engaging learners and demonstrates patience, creativity, research, and Colleagues say that “Jack works quietly but is a great example and mentor to the district’s other perseverance, and has set the bar high for all effectively to help in so many different ways as interventionists and students at Forest Elementary. educators through her dedication and commitment.” a tech, and he goes above and beyond to help She communicates her ideas in a professional whenever assistance is needed. He ‘keeps his cool’ manner and will volunteer to help others whenever District Wide Employee of the Year: in an emergency and fixes the problem quickly.” “He she can. Heather is flexible and willing to take on Jim Folding - Jim grew up in Wyandotte and is quick to respond when help is needed, and he is extra work if it means helping a student or the rest of attended Roosevelt High School prior to graduating always so polite to staff.” the team.” from Riverview Adult Education Program in 1982. He is married to Patty and they are parents of Seitz Middle School: Mike Foucher - Huntington Elementary School: Amy three children, James, Matt, and Kim. Jim is also the Mike is a premier member of the Seitz Middle School Naif - Amy is a Special Education paraprofessional proud grandfather of nine children. Maintenance Team. at Huntington, where she works one-on-one with a He was hired to work in Riverview in October of Principal Muñoz says that he always has a smile child. 1984, coming in as “casual help” in the maintenance on his face and something funny to say, but he takes She grew up in Plymouth, Michigan and graduated and custodial department. By 1986, Jim was a full- his job very seriously, always eager to make sure that from Plymouth Canton High School in 1988, after time employee, and throughout the years, he has the school is well-maintained and that repairs are which she attended Schoolcraft College. Amy worked himself up the ladder to where he is today as completed in a timely manner. worked in retail for a period before starting a family, one of the top leaders in Building Maintenance and Mike grew up in Lincoln Park, the fourth of six and then she began her full-time career in Riverview District Operations. boys in the family, and attended Christ the Good at Memorial Elementary in 2008, after working in Jim attended Wayne County Community College Shepherd School through eighth grade before the Memorial lunchroom and subbing for other and became certified as a HVAC-R Technician, and spending part of his high school days at Our Lady of paraprofessionals at Memorial. he possesses an EPA license to handle refrigerants. Mount Carmel. Amy began serving as a full-time special He is a Proctor for Ferris State University for He graduated from Lincoln Park High School education paraprofessional in the same school Reclamation and Recovery of Refrigerants, and he before attending Henry Ford Community College that her two children attended, and then bounced is also a Licensed Boiler Operator. In addition to to obtain a Boilers Operator License in the school’s between Memorial and Huntington as she was holding a License in Infrared Thermography, Jim Energy Technology Department. needed, this year landing back at Huntington. is licensed as an Aquatics Facility Operator and in Mike’s dad was self-employed in construction and Amy is married to firefighter and paramedic Jim Asbestos Removal. he learned many tricks of the trade from his father. Naif, and both of their children are former Hall of He is a skilled builder, problem solver, and fixer- His mother Joan was a dedicated stay-at-home Fame Scholarship winners who are now attending upper, and he approaches every job with keen mom who took great care of her six active sons. college. determination to make it right, whatever it takes. Mike has been married to his wife Rena (Renée) Alison is at U of M studying biology, and Kyle at Co-workers admire his cheerful attitude and since September of 2014, and he feels very blessed Trine University in Indiana majoring in engineering. congeniality as much as they respect the excellent Amy is known for her strong work ethic and for work that he performs throughout the district. RIVERVIEW REGISTER • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 11 Give a listen to this RCSD podcast Suggestions or Comments? We are listening at 734-282-3939 Be sure to check out Riverview Community School’s new podcast Pirate On!. 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The city’s police and firefighters Max and Ethel moved later to The joined in as well, saluting her with Bellaire, where Max died in 2014. a small procession of public safety Bellaire officials say Ethel still is vehicles driving past the building an active resident and loves to play CEILING FAN SALE!! entrance as she watched while bingo, go to birthday parties and wrapped in a blanket to stave off the exercise. She says her favorite thing is day’s unseasonably cold weather. ice cream. Schiebold was born on a U.S. Army “With all that is going on in today’s ANY ANY base in Arkansas and grew up in world, it really makes you appreciate Chicago. Her first husband, Leonard, those who’ve lived a long and healthy in Stock Special Order was killed in World War II. She was life,” Riverview Mayor Andrew Fans Fan pregnant with her daughter, Lenette, Swift said. “Riverview is lucky to Only with SSM Coupon Only with SSM Coupon at the time of his death. have residents like Ethel to help us Expires 6-30-19 Expires 6-30-19 She later met and married Max celebrate life.” Schiebold, and the family moved to City officials presented Schiebold 1595 West Road, Trenton 734-676-7922 Lincoln Park, Mich., where the couple with a proclamation congratulating www.lighthousetrenton.com became very active in civic duties. her on hitting the century mark. Max served on the city’s Planning Page 12 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER City honors top citizens and businesses Riverview Civic Service Awards Kellie and Bob have two sons, Jack and Michael, City Employee of the Year: Barbara Antioch - Senior Citizen of the Year: Rita Laing who attend Riverview Schools. Both boys play Barb began working as the administrative assistant - Mrs. Laing is one of Riverview’s most notable various sports and are active in football, basketball, for the Mayor and Council and the City Manager octogenarians, as she is extremely active in baseball, rowing and golf. in July of 2005. She is the point of contact for community events and the Riverview Seniors Club, Kellie and her husband are both very involved in residents, vendors and various other individuals even at the tender young age of 89! their children’s school sports, academics, clubs and needing information about the city or wishing to Rita grew up as an only child in Gibraltar and activities, selflessly volunteering to serve on boards, speak to city officials. graduated from Slocum-Truax High School in coaching and helping the Riverview community Barb is responsible for the preparation of council Trenton with the Class of 1948. After graduation, she whenever they can. meeting agendas, along with all other council worked at N.A. Mans Lumber for a year and then Kellie leads the annual food drive for the Riverview related needs. As assistant to the City Manager she attended art school. She later worked for the Army Goodfellows and she participates with her whole interacts with other communities and organizations Corps of Engineers perfecting her drafting skills, and family in the Christmas shopping for needy families and keeps the office running efficiently on a day to then moved on to Michigan Bell where she worked in to ensure that “no child goes without Christmas” in day basis. the engineering department. the city of Riverview. Barb assists the Human Resources Director In June of 1957, she married Arthur Laing and Kellie’s son Jack is a junior going into his third with the needs of employees and retirees and the they were married nearly 49 years before Art passed year of rowing at RCHS and Michael is a sixth- processing of new hires. away on February 7, 2006. Rita and her husband grader at Seitz, who loves football and basketball. Barb and her husband Bruce live in Allen Park. parented five children: Tom, Alan, Kevin, Kathleen, Kellie says that volunteering is important to Their daughter Allison, son-in-law Mike and and Karen. the Mullins family, in order to give back to the grandson Nolan live in Riverview and their son Brian Once she started her family, Rita took a leave of community and schools. Both Kellie and Bob feel lives in Allen Park. absence from her work outside the home, and she that it is important to show their children through took on the duties of a full-time stay-at-home mom. their own example how important it is to help Riverview DPW Worker of the Year: The Laings moved to Matthews Street in Riverview others through acts of kindness, time and monetary Justin Riley - Justin grew up in Huron Township while Art was teaching in Lincoln Park, and when s u p p o r t , w h e n e v e r a n d h o w e v e r t h e y c a n . and graduated from Huron High School before the fourth child came along, they moved to a bigger going on to Henry Ford College to obtain an house on Stratford. Police Officer of the Year: Jason Fell - Jason associate’s degree with a macro stamp in business In addition to Rita’s participation in the Riverview grew up in Southgate and graduated with the Class administration. Seniors Club, she bowls every week on a Golden of 1997 from Southgate Anderson High School. He possesses an S-2 Water License, the second Ages League, sporting a nice average of 122. Rita He is married to his beautiful wife Mindy, and they highest level, and is working toward achieving S-1 got her first bowling ball at age 12 and has bowled in have two lovely daughters, Kamryn, who is 13 years Water Licensure. many different leagues since 1960. old, and Kendyll, who is 11. Justin has three sons, the youngest of whom is She also enjoys crafting and has served numerous He has been a member of the Riverview Police just weeks old. The boys, Jackson, Colton, and times as Chair of the Craft Bazaars at St. Cyprian, Department for sixteen years and is currently a Cooper, keep him busy when he is not out working and she really loves making homemade gifts for her defensive tactics instructor with the department. on water mains, tree-trimming, salting and plowing family and friends for Christmas and other holidays. Officer Fell was awarded a Medal of Valor for life- roads, maintaining buildings, and various other She currently serves as the Health Chairperson on saving actions during a fire at Bellaire Senior Living duties that are delegated to the DPW in Riverview. the St. Cyprian Women’s Guild. in Riverview. Justin is engaged to be married to Amanda, and Rita has seven grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer, When Officer Fell is not on the job, some of he enjoys hunting, fishing, hockey, and playing the David, Chelsea, Elizabeth, Matthew, and Birkleigh. his favorite things to do are spending time with guitar. She recently became a great-grandmother to a little his family and watching his daughters play travel Although Riverview was not his hometown, Justin girl named Freya. softball. He is proud to say that he is a “huge says that he has worked with the Riverview DPW Michigan Football fan!” long enough for him to feel as though Riverview is American Legionnaire of the Year: his second home, and he takes tremendous pride in Dennis Williams - Dennis was born on March Firefighter of the Year: Lieutenant the city. 19th, 1950 in Detroit. He graduated from Riverview Greg Wooliver - Greg is 49 years old and has He expresses great pleasure in having the Community High School with the Class of 1968. been married to his wife Lea for 10 years He is the opportunity to work with so many nice people in the About a year later, in December of 1969, Dennis son of Karen, brother to Dean, Lisa, and Nicole, and DPW and he emphatically stated that “anyone in the was inducted into the United States Army, where proud uncle to Katarina, Amber, Cooper, Kyle, and DPW could have gotten this award because they all he served until August 1971. Part of the time that Logan, as well as master to two dogs, Daisy and deserve it.” Dennis was in the service, he was stationed in Lewis. Heidelberg, Germany. Lt. Wooliver has worked for the Riverview Fire Riverview Kiwanian of the Year: Diane Though Dennis is currently a resident of Department since November 1, 1999, making him a Kinlen - Diane hails originally from Allen Park Wyandotte, he is active in the American Legion, Post “20-year plus” veteran of the department. where she graduated from Allen Park High School in 389 on Quarry Road in Riverview. He is also the Lab Coordinator in Fastener 1962. Engineering at FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) She attended Central Michigan University for a Riverview Goodfellow of the Year: where he has been employed for 21 years. year and a half before going to work at Burroughs, a Kellie Mullins - Kellie has worked in accounting Greg was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on company that manufactured office equipment such and auditing for 23 years in the moving industry, December 20, 2013 and moved up to his current as adding machines and typewriters. She then went employed with a women-owned agency (Rose ranking in August less than two years later. He holds to work for Security Bank and Trust, which later Moving & Storage) for Allied Van Lines. Her certification as a State of Michigan Fire Instructor, became National City, then First of America, and

Read and Save at RIVERVIEWREGISTER.COM Read and Save company is the 8th largest agent for the van line in Certified Company Officer III, and is licensed through Diane retired from banking before it became known the United States. the state as an Advanced Emergency Medical by its current name, PNC Bank. Kellie has been married to her husband Bob for Technician Specialist. When she is not working with the Kiwanis Club 22 years. Bob is a lifelong resident of Riverview and In his free time, Lieutenant Wooliver enjoys of Riverview, Diane enjoys spending time with he and Kellie have lived in Riverview since getting camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, married almost 19 years ago. snowmobiling, and boating. SEE HONORS, Page 13 RIVERVIEW REGISTER • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 13 Suggestions or Comments? We are listening at 734-282-3939 Staying safe and healthy during coronavirus As circumstances change around us, recommended amount of water to keep rest assured our practice stands with you dehydration at bay. during this global crisis. While we’ve Why is water so important? always been committed to painstaking It helps our bodies function better in sanitation and implementing disease nearly every way. And as chiropractors, mitigation strategies, we’re taking extra we care about how your body performs special precautions these days. day in and day out. As chiropractors, we have a role to Here are three simple ways that you play in helping “flatten the curve” and can help your body take in more water follow sound, scientific public health each day: advice to slow the spread of the virus. 1. Drink water through a straw. Why? To help you stay healthy and safe, we Taking in water through a straw allows thought we’d pass along a few tips: you to drink larger amounts in a shorter n Wash your hands with soap, for at time. least 20 seconds 2. Add fruits and veggies to your Many people suffer from sciatica pain n Eat a well-balanced, nutrient rich diet diet like watermelon, pineapple and n Maintain recommended social tomato—all of which are more than 90 dull-to-sharp pain that can radiate from pain brought on by sciatica include distancing percent water. the legs, buttocks, and back. But you ice packs, moist heat packs, yoga, and n If you’re feeling ill, stay home – and 3. Add ice to non-water drinks. This should know that many find relief with massage. reach out to your medical provider adds water to your beverage and keeps natural methods. Chiropractic care regularly helps As always, we’re here for you and it cool. While you may think that movement those suffering with sciatica and leg we’ll do everything we can to help. causes more pain, discomfort caused pain. If you know someone in misery Natural Sciatica Relief by sciatica actually worsens from and has been threatened with back Hydration Strategies As the largest nerve in our bodies, prolonged sitting or standing in a fixed surgery, make sure they give us a call It’s an essential building block for it’s no wonder that so many people find position. first. Remember, chiropractic first, drugs life and something we need to keep us themselves dealing with sciatic pain at Taking a brief 15-minute walk can second and surgery last. going—yet so many people across the some point in their lives. bring relief to your sciatic nerve. world don’t drink even half of the daily Many reach for pills to manage this Other natural methods for relieving ~ Cousineau Chiropractic

Businesses of the Year: Marathon, Shell, and Spirit in the states of Michigan, Riverview Mobil Auto Service and Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois. HONORS Michigan Fuels, Inc. - These two businesses They employ more than 400 people and deliver Continued from page 12 are separate entities owned by brothers Bill and Nick over 180 million gallons of fuel annually. Saad. What started as a rather simple gasoline her son and daughter, Sean and Jodi, her three Riverview Mobil Auto Service, located at the distribution business has grown to become a leading grandchildren, Stephen, Zac and Sean, as well as corner of Fort and Sibley, is a family-owned business marketer in southeast Michigan and Ohio. her three great-grandchildren. headed by Nick. It was founded in 1986 as a gas Bill has over 28 years of experience in the fuel and Diane was once married to Joe, the father of her station but has since expanded into the realm of convenience retail industry, and he has a passion children, but after they divorced, she married George complete auto service. and formidable knowledge in the business. Bill leads Kinlen, who passed away eleven years ago. The Saad family has been very supportive of by example as he spends many hours in the service Diane serves as the Kiwanis President this year, Riverview Schools and the entire community through of fellow petroleum marketers and his community. and is actively involved in the charitable programs their special promotions. For a time in the past, He has served for many years on advisory that the Club undertakes, such as shopping for coat motorists stopping in on Tuesdays knew that their councils and business improvement councils, for kids, obtaining and distributing dictionaries for fuel purchase would provide “a penny a gallon” to both locally and nationally. He has also spent a the third graders in Riverview, supporting RCHS Riverview Schools, and those needing an oil change considerable amount of time with congressmen and with an annual scholarship, and putting on the big saw $1 per service donated. other lawmakers in promoting laws and amendments fundraiser of the year, the Spaghetti Dinner at Seitz . The auto service is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. that ultimately benefit both the petroleum marketer Diane enjoys sewing and creating masterpieces and the gas station operates from 6 a.m. until 11 and the consumer. with diamond art painting in her spare time. She p.m. Nick and his family wish to thank the Riverview Bill was appointed by Governor Snyder to the is proud to be a “groupie” for the band, “Frijid community for their “years of support at Sibley and Underground Storage Tank Authority and is currently Pink,” especially since she will soon be married Fort.” active in this position. He is also an active board to the band’s drummer, Rick Stevers. Frijid Pink is Bill Saad is the CEO of Michigan Fuels and Fuels member of the Michigan Petroleum Association. an American rock band, formed in Detroit in 1967, Transportation. Their business model is simple, yet In addition to all the work that Bill does for his best known for their 1969 rendition of “House of the effective: Connect with the community, set very business, he and Nick are supporters of Riverview Rising Sun,” which reached top 10 on US Billboard’s high standards with exceptional customer service, Schools and athletics. He has helped the schools Hot 100 in the spring of 1970, selling over a million establish fair and honest business practices and to receive grants to benefit the learning of science, copies and earning a Gold Record. develop outstanding marketing initiatives and and he actively supports and sponsors community Diane says that she is just “busy all the time,” but promotions. events. she likes it that way, and has no plans to quit being The fuel distributor, founded in 2000, services busy. 145 gas dealers under the names of Exxon, Mobil, Page 14 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Frances Christian, 13950 Village Lane, opposed. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020 David and Karen Sabuda, 14788 Stoneham Ct, oppose special assessment. Christopher and Suzanne Fuher, 17676 Poplar, oppose special assessment. The virtual meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. James Wellman Kirturkes, 18616 Hamann, wants it to go to a vote of the Presiding: Mayor Swift residents. Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Elizabeth VanLoozen, Coachwood, opposed. Workman Victor Hagan, 14807 Old Town Drive, opposed. Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk Closed Public Hearing at 8:51 PM, by unanimous vote. Approved March 30, 2020, Special Council Meeting Minutes, by unanimous Adjourned meeting at 8:52 PM, by unanimous vote. vote. DETAILED MINUTES/public hearing comments AVAILABLE AT THE Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. At the request of the City Manager the following item was removed from the Andrew M. Swift, Mayor agenda: Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk Authorize Execution of Letter of Agreement and Professional Services Agreement for Audit Services with Plante & Moran PLLC. CITY OF RIVERVIEW CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote as follows: HELD ON APRIL 17, 2020 Approve Contract with T. J. Schmidt and Company, Inc., to provide a Carnival during Summerfest June 18, 19, 20, 2020. A Virtual Special Meeting was called by Mayor Swift for April 17, 2020, at Adopted a Resolution Approving the Water/Sewer Utility Billing Due Date the request of the City Manager to discuss his Performance Evaluation. Extension, by unanimous vote. The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m. Called a Special Meeting on April 13, 2020, for the Purpose of Receiving Presiding: Mayor Swift Comments on the Establishment of a Public Act 33 Public Safety Special Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Assessment District, by unanimous vote. Workman Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m., by unanimous vote. Also Present: City Manager Drysdale, City Clerk Hutchison, City Attorney DETAILED MINUTES/ORDINANCES AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF Pentiuk THE CITY CLERK. Adjourned into Closed Session at 3:11 p.m. at the request of the City Manager Andrew M. Swift, Mayor to discuss his Performance Evaluation by unanimous vote. Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk Clerk Hutchison was excused. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor CITY OF RIVERVIEW CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk HELD ON APRIL 13, 2020

A Special Meeting was called by Mayor Swift for April 13, 2020, to address the following: Firefighter Special Assessment District Public Hearing to receive comments WE arE oPEn! from the residents

VIA TELECONFERENCE nEED auto rEPairs? Notice was hereby given that due to precautions being taken to mitigate 70 YEARS the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect the public health, the in business Regular Meeting of the Riverview City Council was held electronically on Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was held in compliance with Governor’s Michigan Executive Order No. 2020-15 effective March 18, 2020 and continuing until April 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Members of the public participated in the meeting through electronic means, emails/letters and calling in. Family Owned and Operated since 1947 The Virtual meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift We service all mechanical auto Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, repairs including, but not limited to: Workman • Shocks & Struts ALSO PRESENT: The City Manager, City Attorney and Various Department • Computer Diagnostics Heads. • Engine Diagnostics, Repairs & Replacements The Mayor offered public comments. • Air Conditioning Recharging & Repairs 20% OFF The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. for the Purpose of • Brakes & ABS System Repairs • Suspension & Steering Repairs LABOR & ALL Receiving Comments regarding creating a Firefighter Special Assessment SERVICES District pursuant to Michigan Public Act 33 of 1951, as amended, against • Brake & Line Repairs • Batteries, Starters, Alternators Excludes Towing • Must present which the estimated cost and expenses will be assessed. The tentative special before service • Exp 6/30/20 • And More!

Read and Save at RIVERVIEWREGISTER.COM Read and Save assessment district will encompass all the lots and parcels of land located within the City of Riverview. WE OFFER 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TOWING The following Residents submitted their opinions: HOURS OF OPERATION: Heather (Smiley) Diepeveen, 17105 Grange, in favor of fulltime firefighter/ MonDay - FriDay: 8:00 aM - 5:00 PM • iMPounD hours: 8:30 aM - 4:30 PM paramedics, but has concerns with the special assessment distribution. 1466 Eureka Road ❖ Wyandotte 734-284-6232 ❖ groatbrothers.com Michael Candela, 14095 Dundee Street, opposed. RIVERVIEW REGISTER • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 15 Suggestions or Comments? We are listening at 734-282-3939 Renewable natural gas is produced daily at Riverview Land Preserve efuse is collected daily taxpayers such as trash pickup. at the Riverview Land “Most people don’t realize Preserve. But did you landfills play such a crucial role in know that renewable our communities,” said Jeff Dobek, natural gas is produced Riverview assistant city manager and Revery day at the facility as well? director of the land preserve. “They are Renewable natural gas – or RNG necessary and an important component – is a carbon-neutral fuel that reduces of our community infrastructure.” would out in nature,” Bowyer said. electricity generation, biogas for harmful emissions and provides “And part of that gas that comes out of vehicle fuel or eliminated at the site a renewable source of energy. How is renewable natural gas decomposition is the methane. We have flare. The wellfield and collection Landfill waste can be put to work by generated at the land preserve? installed a series of wells throughout system are expanded annually to converting it to RNG and injecting it Landfill gas is generated in the landfill that pulls vacuum from the provide fuel coverage and maximum into the natural gas network to fuel Riverview during the natural process of hill and takes gas out to be collected for gas extraction. transportation, to heat homes and bacterial decomposition of the organic beneficial use.” Also, the Riverview Land Preserve businesses and more. material contained in landfills. The Officials said the Riverview as one compressed natural gas (CNG) Officials at the Riverview Land process is influenced by many different Land Preserve is proud of the pump onsite for vehicles, which Preserve said the production of RNG factors, including the type and age of environmentally friendly way that it is easily accessible from the front is critical so that today’s generation – waste buried at the land preserve, the disposes of methane gas. Most of the entrance. The current CNG price is $2 methane per gallon. is directed into turbines What are the advantages of that produce renewable natural gas? electricity. Besides the revenue and the increase Then, that in local and state tax income, there are electricity other benefits of RNG, including: is sold to ●It’s sustainable – By converting DTE Energy. organic waste to renewable natural gas, The process an additional source of low-carbon utilized energy is created. RNG by-product can technology also be turned into fertilizers that return that valuable nutrients back into the soil. significantly ● It’s clean – RNG effectively reduces lowers greenhouse gas emissions and emissions results in a smaller carbon footprint. while filling ● It’s versatile – Renewable natural an important gas can be used to fuel transportation, energy need. provide energy needs for homes and “About businesses and create new revenue three quarters streams and jobs for local economies. of the gas is ● It’s adaptable – RNG is fully taken to the compatible with existing natural electricity gas infrastructure, making it and future generations – have access quantity and type of organic material in plant (on land preserve property) easily accessible to residential and to clean domestic fuel and energy. In the waste and the moisture content and and is then cleaned to remove some commercial customers. addition, RNG production generates temperature of the waste. contaminants,” Bowyer said. “The gas revenue that increases local and state Jennifer Boyer, engineering expert is then combusted and operates two jet Learn more about the Riverview tax income, which benefits Downriver at the land preserve, knows the process engine turbines, which then generate Land Preserve and more about the communities and helps fund schools of collecting methane gas that in electricity. That goes directly onto the RNG industry in North American from and infrastructure. Each year, DTE turn generates electricity, which goes grid. It’s about six megawatts per year, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Energy purchases tens of thousands directly onto the Downriver area’s which is enough to power over 5,000 Gas (RNG Coalition). of dollars of renewable natural gas power grid. homes.” from the land preserve and those funds “All the trash contains organic RLP’s landfill gas system is support vital city public services to material, which decomposes like it monitored daily and gas is used for Page 16 • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • RIVERVIEW REGISTER from the library Find your library at your place with a little help Hello our Riverview friends and patrons! We have to begin by saying how much we miss seeing you and are hoping that you are social-distancing, staying safe and staying happy during this novel, unpredictable springtime. As we write this, plans for a phased reopening are carefully being written and revised as new guidelines are provided by all levels of government, the CDC and the Wayne County Health Department. Implementation of our plan will begin as soon as proper staffing is possible, protective equipment and supplies are available to insure the safety of staff and patrons and we are confident that our services can be provided both safely and successfully. It is our promise that each step we take will be communicated clearly to you through Facebook, riverviewpubliclibrary.com, the Riverview Register and email. As always, if you have any questions please reach out to us by calling 734-283-1250 or emailing [email protected]. Since our closure, we have been frequently updating our Facebook page with links to what we hope are useful resources of information, education and entertainment. We will continue to post as often as we can in the hopes that it will help you Find Your Library at Your Place. We hope that the information below will keep the library with you as we continue to stay home and stay safe.

eBooks, Overdrive and Libby communities visit census.gov. There has never been a better time to give eBook reading a try! The Library has thousands of books and audiobooks available for free through the Overdrive MI211 - www.mi211.org/get-help/crisis-services database. Even though the intention of Michigan’s state-at-home order is to keep people These materials can be accessed 24/7 on your eReader or smart device. We safe, for some, the order can unintentionally create unsafe environments that include recommend downloading the American Library Association’s free Libby app for mental, physical and emotional distress and even harm. quick and easy access to eResources. The app gives readers the ability to browse, If you are struggling with mental health including feelings of depression or download and read books on any smart device through this one-stop app. anxiety, if you are struggling to maintain sobriety, if you need help finding resources If you have any questions, please call us at 734-283-1250 or email us at for food, rent, utility bills or debt or if you are enduring physical, sexual or [email protected]. We will respond as soon as possible. emotional abuse reach out for help by dialing 2-1-1. There are people available 24/7 to help you get to the resources you need. If you are in an emergency crisis situation, Need a library card to access online materials? dial 911 immediately. We are issuing library cards throughout the closure that are necessary to access online materials and, upon the reopening of the library to the public. Simply email Here are a few helpful reminders: [email protected] and include your name, street address, phone number and • Our dropbox will remain closed until further notice. All items checked out birthdate. before our closure were given new due dates to ensure no one would accrue fines or We will process your card and email back to you your new card number and pin. lost book fees. We will take care of any fines and fees when we reopen. Please allow a few days for processing. • We will not be accepting donations until further notice. Please do not leave books in our mailbox or anywhere outside the library. All donated materials will be Spring Reading Challenge thrown away. We have created a fun challenge for reading lovers of all ages! Complete the • WiFi is available on the outside of our building. If you sit on your bike or in Spring Reading Checklist (available on our website and Facebook page) while your car on the north side of the Library you will have access to our WiFi signal. A social distancing. No printer? No problem. Write down the list on a piece of paper password is not required. or keep note of the list on your smart device. Take a picture of the list and email it to • All library cards that were expiring this spring were extended. This measure [email protected]. We will email you information about collecting your prize. should guarantee access to the Overdrive database for eResources. If you are Entries will be processed as soon as possible. Have fun and happy reading! having trouble with your library card or would like to register a new card email [email protected]. We will respond as soon as we can. Online Summer Reading Program • Visit our Facebook page and/or riverviewpubliclibrary.com for up-to-date For the first time at the Riverview Library will be hosting a virtual summer information regarding the closure and for updated links to resources that may help reading program. inform and entertain you from home. All of our in-person events and storytimes have been cancelled. While we are incredibly disappointed that we will not be able to offer our usual, vibrant in-person A big, big thank-you programming, we are very excited to offer a new, engaging program that reflects the The entire staff is sending out a big thank you to all of the people on the frontlines time and space we are currently in. More information about our summer plans will of COVID-19 everyday who are protecting our public health, keeping citizens safe be revealed soon. Stay tuned! and providing essential resources and services. This includes (but not limited to): police officers, firefighters, nurses, doctors, Don’t Forget to Participate in Census 2020 respiratory therapists, scientists, factory workers, delivery workers, truck drivers, Please take a few minutes to fill out your form! Your participation helps: grocery store employees and local, state and federal leaders focused on getting • Local governments develop strong public improvement strategies. citizens through this epidemic. Also, a special shout-out to all of the teachers • Bring aid to areas during natural disasters and critical events like the COVID-19 educating our students virtually and school staff that is helping prepare and pandemic. Having an up-to-date map of the community helps first responders and distribute free food to families. We appreciate all of you more now than ever and local, state and federal governments work together to be prepared to assist those wish you and yours good health. when it is needed most. • Create accurate historical records for future generations. We would like to extend an extra special thank you to the Riverview Fire • Provide public libraries with needed state and federal aid that assures their doors Department, under the direction of Chief Lammers and the Riverview Police

Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939 us know Let or Fundraiser? an Event Have stay open. Department, under the direction of Chief Rosebaum for all you have done and will You should have already received information for filling out your Census form. continue to do on behalf of the community of Riverview. Thank you, thank you, thank If you haven’t or would like to learn more about how your response impacts you! RIVERVIEW REGISTER • MAY 20 - JUNE 19, 2020 • Page 17 from the library

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The list below was created by the Riverview Library to be completed while keeping each other safe during this  Read in your living room novel 2020 spring time.

Let’s get started! Check off each box as you complete it.  Read in your kitchen If you can’t print it out, no worries—you can write down the list as you complete each task or keep track in a  Read while looking in the mirror note on your smart device. Email the finished list (take a picture or as an  Read in your funniest voice attachment) to [email protected]. We will respond as soon as we can with information about collecting  Read the way your teacher reads to you your prize. Happy reading!  Read like a pirate  Read in bed  Read like a duck  Read on a blanket  Read as quiet as you can  Read in a tent or under a blanket  Read as loud as you can  Read with your favorite stuffed  Read one page by starting at the end friend  Read one page by reading every  Read by flashlight or nightlight other word  Read on your bedroom floor  Read while dancing in place  Read outside  Read in the morning  Read next to a window  Read in the evening  Read standing up  Read at night  Read sitting crisscross applesauce  Read aloud to someone you love  Read while holding the book/device  Read just for the fun of reading in your right hand

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