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State of the City set for Feb. 6

But only for a day. That’s because Trenton Rotary Club is planning to hold its annual Winter Beach Blast. Scheduled for 6 p.m. at Crystal Gar-dens in Southgate, the Blast is intended as a one-day break from winter and a way for the Rotary Club to raise funds for its charitable projects. See the article on Page 3.

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The 10th annual State of the City program is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Westfield Activities Center. This will be the first State of the City for Mayor Kyle Stack, who was elected to the office back in Novem-ber. For more details on the event, see the article on Page 6.

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Drs. Marvin Sonne and Michael Shapiro accept the Andy Mason Award from Tom Grose of the Fire Department, one of numerous honors presented at the annual banquet.

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Several of Trenton’s standout residents got some much-deserved spe-cial recognition last month during the 42nd annual City Awards Ban-quet. Plaques were handed out in 14 different catego-ries and included honor-ees ranging from a 16-year-old Trenton High

School junior recog-nized for vol-

unteerism to an octoge-narian lauded for neighborliness above and beyond the call of duty. Sponsored by the Tren-ton Civic Commission, the banquet was largely a celebration of community spirit and the various types of positive results it can generate. About 200 people attended the fes-tive affair, which was held at the Knights of Colum-bus hall on West Jefferson and emceed by Council-man Bill LeFevre. Singer Janet Lane performed prior to the

dinner, which was pre-pared by Tim’s Catering. The awards program that followed dinner in-cluded the presentations of several annual honors that the city and the civic commission accord annu-ally, as well as a trio of awards given by local organizations. One of those organiza-tions was the Trenton

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Michigan residents will get to have their say in the presidential race later this month. Many might not be happy with what they have to do before they can select their can-didate of choice, though. Since this is a presi-dential primary, voters will have to request either a Democratic or Republi-can election ballot, regard-less of whether they vote by absentee ballot or in person on Election Day, Tuesday, Feb. 28. City Clerk Trish Gearhart said the need to request a specific party ballot is a sore spot with many voters, who would rather keep their voting preferences private. “They consider it a personal issue,” Gearhart said. “Some think that by requesting the ballot they are declaring party prefer-ence. They are not (declaring a preference) but that is how it is per-ceived by some.” Voters are allowed to vote either ballot without having to be a member of that party. In fact, many Democrats are expected to crossover and vote Repub-lican because President Barrack Obama is the only candidate appearing on the Democratic ballot — other than the option to select “uncommitted.” Those who opt for the Republican ballot, how-ever, will find several names — including the names of many candi-dates that already have dropped out of the race. Printed before the end of last year, the Republi-can ballot includes Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Buddy Roemer, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Michelle Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, John

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Yet voters will have to sort through all those names to find the candi-dates who are still run-ning — and there’s always the possibility that others will drop out before the end of the month as well. Gearhart said there will be added confusion for Trenton voters who live on the city’s north end and are part of the River-view Community School District. Since the district has a $43 million bond issue on the ballot, voters there actually have to decide between three dif-ferent ballots. The Republican and Democratic ballots for the north end homes off Sib-ley Road includes the bond proposal, but voters who don’t want to select a partisan ballot can opt for a separate ballot that has only the bond question on it. Cities that don’t have their own referendums on the ballot will be fully reimbursed by the state for the cost of conducting election, which Gearhart noted would still be an

indirect cost to residents since it ultimately will be paid for with their state taxes. Cities that do have ballot questions will net prorated refunds. Since the Republican and Democratic tallies are being recorded separately, Gearhart thinks it would be more practical for the parties to run their own elections or caucuses. “It’s really a party elec-tion and should be run by the parties themselves,” she said. Gearhart noted that City Hall will be open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, for registered voters wanting to obtain absentee ballots. The absentees are due back at City Hall by 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Voters who come to City Hall on Feb. 27 to obtain ballots will have to fill out their ballots on site. On Election Day the city’s polling places will be open the traditional hours from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., Gearhart said, and any-one who is in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

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Carol Michalski (right) helps out at the Trenton Business Association table at last year’s Turn Off The Violence, a fam-ily-oriented Trenton Rotary event that will return to the Westfield Center from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 25. Highlights will include the Amazing Clark pup-pet show, Carey Ann the Clown and Magic by Jim Carmody will be featured along with free lunch, games and prizes.

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Feb. 1 — Online registration begins for Trenton Base-ball and Softball Associations players and runs through March 1. Cost is $95 a player if registered by March 7. Visit www.trentonbaseball.net for all the details. Feb. 1 — Jazz on Jefferson, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at TV’s Grand Event. Feb. 1 — A Morning Mixer is scheduled for 8 a.m. at Wayne County Community College District’s Downriver campus, 21000 North Line Road, Taylor, (734) 284-6000 for information. Feb. 1 — Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is offering Healthy You! Wednesdays, with free classes Jan. 4 through March 28. Healthy You! Yoga will be offered Jan. 4-Jan. 25 at Wyandotte Washington Elementary, from 6-7 p.m.; Zumba will be offered Feb. 8-Feb. 29 at the hospital's Multipurpose Room, from 5-6 p.m.; a third class, still to be determined, will be offered March 7-March 28 at Wyandotte Jefferson Elementary, from 6-7 p.m.These classes are free, and are for adults 18 and older. To register for any or all of the classes listed, or if you have questions, contact (734) 246-6057. Feb. 6 — State of the City program at the Westfield Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Program features a talk by Mayor Kyle Stack and award presentations by the Trenton Business Association and Trenton Rotary, the co-hosts of the event; call 676-9561 by Feb. 3 to reserve a seat; $10 admission cost includes buffet lunch. Feb.6 — Registration for lifeguarding, Pilates and Zumba at www.trentonmi.org Feb. 6—City Council meets at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 or 14 — Daddy Daughter Date Night, 7-8:15 p.m. at Westfield; $4 residents, $5 non-residents. Fee includes a corsage for your daughter, DJ, dancing, cook-ies and punch and a photo card as a special remem-brance; call 675-7300. Feb 10 — Career Day at Arthurs Middle School. Feb. 10 — Last day to drop off gently used jeans and other clothing for teens at the Trenton High School office. Feb. 10 — Jazzy Valentines Night at 7:30 p.m. at Bishop Brighton Bed & Breakfast, Biddle Avenue, Wy-andotte; $25; Call for tickets 734-284-7309. Feb. 8-11 — MIHL Hockey Showcase at the Kennedy Recreation Center. Forty high school hockey teams square off in the biggest invitational tournament of the season. For additional details see the article on Page . Feb. 18 — Trenton Rotary’s fifth annual Winter Beach Blast at Crystal Gardens in Southgate; 6 p.m.-midnight; fundraiser for Trenton Rotary charities; for additional details, see the article at right. Feb. 20 — President’s Day; no mail delivery; city and most banking offices are closed; trash pick-up delayed by one day this week. Feb. 20-21 — No school, winter break. Feb. 21 — City Council meeting. Feb. 22 — Friendship Tea at the Cultural Center; call 675-7300 for information. Feb. 23 — After Business, Ours, presented by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber and hosted by reserve a table call (734) 284-6000. For more informa-tion about any chamber event, go to www.swcrc.com or call 734.284.6000. Feb. 25 — Trenton Rotary’s Turn off the Violence family fun fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westfield Center; a great day of family fun, games and free food, all compliments of Tren-ton Rotary, Trenton organizations and businesses. This event aims to help strengthen families with an alternative to electronics and encouraging family play time. Feb. 24-26 — The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley at Trenton Village Theatre; all tickets $10. www.dypac.com Feb. 26 — The Southern Great Lakes Symphony pre-sents Disney’s Fantasia in conjunction with the final round of its “Downriver Idol” competition; 3 p.m. at the Flat Rock Community Auditorium; all seats are $25. For more information see the article at right or visit sgls.org. Feb. 27 — Registration for Mother-Son Hoedown, intra-mural Volleyball www.trentonmi.org Feb. 28 — Presidential primary election; polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

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Winter Beach Blast committee members Valerie Dzagulones (left), Tom Dickman, Laurie Dixon, Kathy Kane, Rose Angela Gronda, Jane Dunn, Wes Mator, Ron Sheck and Rick Williams to a little advance pro-motion seated on and situated around a giant beach chair constructed by Mator, the owner of a patio fur-niture store in Trenton.

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value for an evening. The Winter Beach Blast also of-fers a full range of reasonably priced sponsorship opportunities that pro-

vide valuable local exposure both on-site and through event promotion and market-ing efforts. The sponsorship levels were created with the beach theme in mind as well. The sponsorship form can be viewed and downloaded online from the Winter Beach Blast Website, www.winerbeachblast.com. The event also will feature

silent and live auctions throughout the evening, as well as a variety of prize drawings. The list of auction items will range from themed gift baskets to tropical vacations, plus a few unique surprise offerings. This year’s list of vacation condos up for bids will for the first time in-

music by T.J. Monte, and an excel-lent assortment of auction items. “This year’s event will retain all of those features, plus offer a few new ideas our commit-tee has added,” Dixon said. “We hope you will consider joining us as an attendee, sponsor or both!” Dixon noted that many people who have attended prior Beach Blasts have used the event as a very practi-cal venue for a com-pany party or an opportunity to en-tertain their family, friends and cli-ents. Ticket pricing includes a quantity discount for those that really want to make it a “party.” One to nine tickets are $40 each, 10-19 tickets are $35 each and 20-plus tickets are $30 each, making this a very affordable

Summer is expected to make a brief appearance Downriver this month, but unless you’re at Crystal Gardens in Southgate on Feb. 18 for Trenton Rotary Club’s annual Win-ter Beach Blast, you are doomed to miss it and will have to wait until summer’s scheduled arrival in June. Event organizers are hoping at least 500 to 600 area residents will take advantage of the opportunity for a temporary winter-warm-up, and help ensure that Rotary raises enough money to fund its charitable projects. This year’s Blast installment will mark the fifth consecutive year the Rotary has offered up an evening of indoor “fun and sun,” with the beach-themed party set to get under way at 6 p.m. Last year’s event was very well received, said Chairwoman Laurie Dixon, noting that more than 500 people attended. Just like last year, those who attend will enjoy a deli-cious buffet and open bar, lively and competitive beach games for prizes,



The 2012 Downriver Idol competition will offer a little different twist than in past years – two winners. That’s because the sponsoring organization, the Southern Great Lakes Symphony, has split the competi-tion into “Junior” and “Senior” cate-gories to allow area school-age singers the oppor-tunity to compete against their peers instead of taking on adult competitors. Preliminary auditions were held last month at three different locations, result-ing in the selection of 21

competitors to move into the semifinal round slated

for Feb. 3. The finals for the Juniors will be held Jan. 10 and the finals for the adults will be held Feb. 26, in conjunction with an SGLS per-formance of mu-sic from Disney’s Fantasia. All of the events will be held at the Flat Rock Community

Auditorium. The Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 sessions are scheduled for 7:30 p.m.,

with tickets costing $10 for premium seats and $5 for standard seating. The Fantasia perform-ance and Idol finals are set for a 3 p.m. start on Sunday, Feb. 26, with all tickets costing $25. Last month’s prelimi-naries were held at the Woodhaven Best Western, Southland Center and the Wyandotte Arts Center. The singers performed in front of a panel of four judges. “All of the performers were fantastic and it was difficult to narrow down,” said Bob Libcke, executive director of the SGLS. “The

judges feel great that Downriver is such a bas-tion for such rich vocal talent.” Trenton High student Katie Kurilko is among the nine Junior semifinal-

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Trenton’s ‘road warriers’ are probably pretty easy to spot Visiting other cities as we make our way through hockey season got me to thinking what kind of impres-sion each of our hockey teams might leave the competi-tion throughout the year. I have compiled another favorite list and I think you just might be able to relate if you are from around these parts. “Top 12 ways they’ll know you’re from Trenton” • You are probably sporting at least one of many items (probably from The Shirtery) that has our city name em-blazed on it • You probably have good hair and can speak intelli-gently on the attributes of practically any pizza franchise when planning the team party (since we are known for our salons and pizza). • Your relatives live down the street and at least three generations have played hockey. • You have a BUZZ calendar in the front seat of your car along with a recent Trib. • You see a train on the way to the next arena and either start singing Kumbaya or have a total mental meltdown. • You smell fries cooking and absentmindedly think about plans for the Mid-Summer Festival. • Your car has a collection of THA, TBA and THS stickers from years gone by. • Your team is well behaved and respectful in the ho-tels and at the arenas, except for the playful mini-stick tournaments and nonstop running in the hallways. • You definitely have an opinion on any sports activity and at least someone in your family has been close or thrown out of an event for that opinion. • You’ll take your kid out of school for a tournament but you will also schedule your teacher/parent confer-ences as religiously as your dental hygiene appointments. • You ask if they will take your THA hockey voucher to pay for your hotel bill. • You find a way to reflect in prayer if you can’t find a church in between weekend games. We could call it the T-bow, but I think someone else has already claimed that term. Kathy Kane is co-publisher and business manager of the Trenton Trib. Contact her by email at [email protected].

After seeing a report on NBC Nightly News about all the great things Brownstown resident Ra-chel O’Neill did through her project, Little Dresses for Africa, I was interested in finding out more about the program. Coinciden-tally, I ran into Trenton resident Cindy Kallgren at Colors By Kim Salon and learned of another interest-ing story that has ties to O’Neill’s efforts. KK: When I saw you mentioned you just returned from Africa Jan. 5. How did that trip come about? Kallgren: Yes, my hus-band Scott, son David and I were visiting (the past three weeks) my daughter Joye Allen (currently in the Peace Corps) and her hus-band, James. KK: Is your daugh-ter involved at all with the Little Dresses for Africa program? Kallgren: As a matter of fact, yes, because I met Rhonda Burke at a scrap-booking party at the high school. We made a connec-tion about her work with sewing the dresses and helping Rachel’s O’Neill’s program. My daughter was able to distribute dresses to girls in her village. KK: Does she have a Peace Corp team in the village and what does

their work include? Kallgren: Joye is the only Peace Corp represen-tative in the village of Mali. Their mission is to teach, listen and help cre-ate necessary life-saving and enriching projects within their community of 500 residents. KK: What kinds of things has she done since she arrived? Kallgren: She has been instrumental in fixing four water pumps since she arrived and building an elementary school. Be-cause it is the Peace Corps philosophy that if you edu-cate a girl you educate a village, and it is so difficult

for African families to un-derstand this. In order to get more girls registered for school, each family was given a dress for their daughter if they registered for school. Her husband is a Michigan State horticul-tural graduate student who is working with vil-lage leaders to plant a spe-cial crop of trees that when mature can be used as a dietary supplement that can be ground in their food for healthier babies and children. KK: What was the most enlightening part of your trip? Kallgren: My daughter was teaching a hand-

washing program and when my Joye translated to the village women’s group that I sent my daughter to them to save “their ba-bies” (with proper hygeine and nutrition), they broke into song and dance and smiles and tears — very moving. Also, when we first arrived, because we are so pale, village children often would scream in terror because they were not used to white strangers. They also liked to feel our skin and hair, it was quite like being a main entertain-ment attraction. What an awesome experience for our family and I am so proud of my daughter.

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Motivational Moment Cindy Kall-gren and Daugh-ter Joye Allen pose for a photo with two teach-ers at the Village school. In Africa women are con-sidered second class citizens, so to be asked for a photo is a great honor. Girls in the village re-ceived a new free dress as an incen-tive if they signed up for school.

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City offers a wide range of programs and services for seniors Last month we discussed what local businesses could do to attract young people. Kids and teens are an impor-tant group to connect with, but a large portion (about 20 percent, according to the latest census) of the population in Trenton consists of senior citizens. The city of Trenton offers great services and programs

for seniors, some in conjunction with local businesses and health care or-ganizations. If you, or someone in your family is 55 years of age or older this column is for you. The senior citizen program, based at the Westfield Activities Center, located at 2700 Westfield Road, pro-vides a multitude of services and activities. Whether you are recently retired, living alone, or just looking to meet new friends, there is no rea-son to stay home! Each weekday, there is something happening at the Westfield Center, including card games such as bridge, euchre and pinochle, as well as board games and Bunco. Other fun activities that run throughout the year include: • Exercise classes, such as chair

yoga and indoor walking with the “Silver Sneakers.” • Bowling at Belmar Lanes. • Social Clubs, including “Pleasant Hours,” “New Ho-rizon,” and “Heritage” hold card games and much more throughout the week. • “Trenton Travelers” — this popular club is open to any adult. How does lunch and a trip to the Greektown Casino sound? Or maybe a trip to the Fox Theatre to see

“South Pacific” with a group of friends, without having to drive? The group also offers longer bus and train trips to various locales throughout Michigan and beyond. • The “Friendship Club” holds dances on Friday eve-nings at the Westfield Center with various DJs and per-formers. • A big event coming up is the “Sloppy Joe Sundae,” Sunday, Feb. 26, from 4-8 p.m. This event features a dinner of sloppy joes, chips, cole slaw, pasta salad and brownie sundaes, as well as a D.J. playing music, games, and fun with friends, all for just $6. Tickets are available at the Westfield. This is a popular even that sells out quickly, so don’t wait! Other services are available to help with health or lifestyle needs, including: Medical supply loan closet — medical equipment for loan when needed, such as wheelchairs and walkers. The Trenton Rotary initially purchased the items, but now the closet receives many donations. Items are avail-able with a refundable deposit. Tax assistance — with volunteer tax preparers for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and low-income individuals. Senior Driving program — this class is held at various times throughout the year to help senior drivers keep up with new laws and features on new vehicles, helping to keep your license as well as possibly lowering insurance rates. Health screening programs — partnering with local hospitals, screenings and information on health issues such as blood pressure and stroke are held at vari-ous times throughout the year. Transportation — One of the most important and biggest services is the Trenton Transportation program. Whether you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment, or

just running errands to the bank or grocery store, a taxi shuttle service is available for Trenton Residents 60 years of age or older. You must regis-ter in advance at the Westfield Center. The service area includes Trenton and neighboring communities bounded by Vreeland to the South, Northline Road to the North, Telegraph to the West, and West Jefferson to the East. The service is available Mondays through Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to use the shuttle service is $2 each way, for every drop-off. When traveling outside the service area, there is an additional charge per mile. Carol Garrison is the energetic senior citizen coordinator who makes this all run smoothly. I met with her on a Tues-day afternoon this month, and the place was a bustle of activity. A group of

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job!” She encourages those who are interested in learning more to stop by the Westfield Center during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to pick up a copy of the monthly newsletter, “Senior Tid-ings,” and see what is going on for the month. You can also find brochures with Information for sen-ior living services in the area, and fliers for upcoming trips and classes. If you need a ride, that is no reason to miss the fun. “The Loop” transportation service is available to pick up Trenton Seniors free of charge and bring them to West-field on Mondays and Wednesdays to participate. The shuttle will make a “loop” around town with stops at the Westfield Center, Kennedy Recreation Center, the Li-brary and Trafford Square. Free shuttles to Meijer on Mondays and Southland mall on Wednesdays are also offered. The shuttle is free and serves Trenton seniors 60 years of age and over only. Many of the clubs and activities are open to residents outside of Trenton as well. The best way to find out which clubs and activities are for you is to stop in at the West-field and check it out. Soon, your grandchildren may be envious of your social life! If you have any experience with these programs that you would like to share, or if you have a favorite business in Trenton that is especially helpful to the thousands of senior citizens in the Downriver area, I’d love to hear about it!

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10th State of the City the first for new mayor The annual State of the City program will mark its 10th year this month. It will be the first time Mayor Kyle Stack has been the featured speaker. And since Stack is still relatively new to the job, the focus of her talk will likely center on her few months in office and some in-sights into some of her priorities for the coming months. The State of the City, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at West-field Center, will continue to traditions that have been part of the program for several years now. The event is sponsored jointly by Trenton Rotary and the Trenton Business Association, and each organization will again use the opportunity to present major community awards. The Rotary, a commu-

nity service organization, will name its “Service Above Self” award winner. The award is created to recognize someone who exemplifies the organiza-tion’s service mantra. The TBA will honor its

Business of the Year, which was chosen from among 10 nominees on the organiza-tion’s Face-book page last month. The honoree is Dan’s Bar-

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nees that will get recogni-tion at the luncheon are Aberdeen Skilled Nurs-ing, Alterations & Sew Much More, Martenson Funeral Homes, Mom’s Restaurant, Roundhouse BBQ, TV’s Deli Diner, Trenton Trib, Olds’ Flower Shop, West Grange Drugs. Rotary Club President Tom Dickman and TBA President Joe Hoshaw will team up to conduct the session, which is open

to the public. The $10 admission cost includes a buffet luncheon, which will be served starting at 11:45 a.m. Advance registration is requested at (734) 676-

9561, Ext. 3, by Feb. 3. The event is expected to be recorded and broad-cast on the local cable television public access channel in the weeks fol-lowing the event.

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sion on her dur-ing the first half of her stay. “Everything’s so big! The trucks, the roads. The food. It’s so much!” And since she is in the “Motor City,” she was looking forward to a planned visit last month to the North American Inter-national Auto Show in down-town Detroit at Cobo Center. Even though she is old enough to drive, she won’t being doing any test drives at the auto show. One of the standard rules for visiting exchange stu-dents is that they are not al-

lowed to drive during their stays. “I’m not sure I’d want to. The roads are just, so….” and she pauses. Even though she has a clearly strong grasp of the language, she still sometimes finds it diffi-cult to find the right words. It usually doesn’t take long, “You have to turn, and then turn, and turn,” she said, referring to our reliance on straight roads and blocks, as opposed to the round-a-bouts common in Europe. Her accent is not strong, but it is noticeable. “People always ask (if I hear an American accent), but I don’t,” she said, laughing. Asked if she can imitate one, she smiles and says she can’t. However, “the big-gest difference in the peo-ple is probably just the language. I thought com-ing over (to the United States) I knew a lot of English.” Students are required to take English classes in Germany, start-ing at around 10 years old. “But I have learned a lot,” Josephine said. “I was surprised. It’s mostly slang,” but it has proved useful, as she describes how she can watch and understand what’s hap-pening on television now in a single viewing, or, she said proudly, understand the jokes in a stand-up comedy routine. They import American movies and music to Europe, so she still gets to listen to the same music. She is presently stay-ing with the family of Jim and Tracy Kersten. Jim is a judge in 33rd District Court and Tracy is a teacher at Arthurs Middle school. “They feel like my other family,” she said, explaining that the stu-dents usually stay with a few families while they are in their country, to get a feel for the variations in the culture. Josephine has already been with another host, and will likely be staying with the Kerstens until she returns to Ger-many. Josephine’s visit is made possible through the Rotary Club, an interna-tional organization that has a very active chapter here in Trenton. The visit-ing students are assigned to a Rotary district, or region, which then assigns them to a specific club within that region. Tren-ton Rotary Club is part of a 50-club district that

includes about 40 Detroit area clubs and about 10 south-ern Ontario clubs. “We usually try to host one student a year,” said Rose Angela Gronda, one of the program supervisors for Tren-ton’s Rotary, along with Dr. Noel Jackson. The students apply through the Rotary Club in their own country, and if selected go through a two-month screening process, which includes a large amount of paperwork (Josephine signals its bulks with her hands, making the size of a shoe box). She had a partner through it all, though, since her twin sister currently is being hosted in Brazil. If they get through this step (which requires having high marks in their classes), then host families on this side of the pond are interviewed and screened. Though families can in some situations request certain students, typically they are just assigned. The students stay for 11 months, from August to July. The program is not a traditional “exchange,” but in-stead brings over one student to live with a family. “We also try to send one student from Trenton,” Gronda said,

though they don’t just swap families when this happens. Josephine is enjoying her time in Trenton, and Michi-gan, though you can hear the excitement in her voice when she talks about a Rotary-sanctioned trip to Califor-nia that will take place in June after the completion of the school year. For now, though, being here is just fine.

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We’re keeping our eye out for former Trenton residents online just to touch base ask them what they’ve been up to since they left town — as well as what they miss about Trenton since leaving. Each month we’ll use this space to share some of our more interesting “finds.” Remember Lou Robert-son? Robertson graduated from Trenton High School in 1973 and just so hap-pens to be the brother of Bob Baker, the former chairman of the Civic Commission. We found him on the island of Oahu in Hawaii where he cur-rently resides with his wife, Cheryl (who was born and raised in Ha-waii), and their three chil-dren, Anita, Louis Jr., and Dave. While they have been gone from Trenton more than 30 years, they were back in the area for a few years and Louis Jr. was actually born at Sea-way (Now Oakwood Southshore). After Robertson gradu-ated from Trenton he joined the Marines and was stationed in Hawaii. He has worked in the tool and die business both here and in Hawaii. He had always loved machin-ery work since he had machine shop with Paul Martin in high school. Robertson was working for a small shop on the islands 21 years ago when a professor for the Univer-sity of Hawaii admired his work and hired him to work at his current pro-fession for the Institute for Astronomy as a Scien-tific Instrument Techni-cian I, creating and fixing high powered telescopes.

He now works on the Pan-STARRS project as a Scientific Instrument Tech II as a Machinist and Me-chanical Designer for the project with the world’s largest digital telescope that can produce 1.4 bil-lion pixels. The famous Pan STARRS — Pano-ramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System — is an innovative design for a wide-field imaging facil-ity developed at the Uni-versity of Hawaii's Insti-tute for Astronomy. A major goal of Pan-STARRS is to discover and characterize Earth-approaching objects, both asteroids and comets, that might pose a danger to our planet. He has liter-ally “seen” some fantastic and awe-inspiring events but his favorite is seeing a full moon up close and of course the very cool digi-tal camera is breaking records for detecting as-teroids. “The asteroids are amazing to see up close,”

Robertson said. “And I actually viewed live the Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 (formally desig-nated D/1993 F2), a comet that broke apart and collided with Jupiter in July 1994, providing the first direct observation of an extraterrestrial colli-sion of solar system ob-jects.” This generated a large amount of coverage in the mainstream media, and the comet was closely ob-served by astronomers worldwide. With his work with the university, he has been able to travel to other countries to view their astronomy facilities and his favorite visits included Scotland and Australia. Robertson also did some acting back in the day for Jake and the Fat-man series, and was an extra on eight episodes. You might see him as a court reporter, doctor or a lawyer in past episodes. His favorite memories of Trenton are of summer-time, A&W and cruising Elizabeth Park in his 1957 Chevy. His scientific work can be checked out at www.IFA.hawaii.edu.

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Two residents seek ‘Idol’ crown ists that will perform Feb. 3. Resident Pamela Jack-son is part of the Senior group. The other Junior con-tenders are Olivia Ander-sen, Arianna Bardoni, Christa Callahan, Kathe-rine Fuller, Ellen McCarthy, Amanda Pa-gac, Emma Rathfon and Alexis Stockdale. The Junior field will be narrowed to six for the Feb. 10 finals. The other Senior semi-finalists are Sterling Guerra, George Gullen, Nicole Johnson, Dave Martin, Janette McLenk-amp, Scarlett Moore, An-drea O’Dell, Cheyenne Paonessa, Jill Ryan, Erika Sehnser and Lara Se-metko. That field will be nar-rowed down to three or four for the Feb. 26 finals. The semi-finalist who

will perform Feb. 3 will have to sing a different work than was sung at the preliminary auditions. The singers must also perform in front of a live audience with acoustical accompaniment. Those selected to be Senior finalists will sing with the accompaniment of the SGLS orchestra mixed within the Fanta-sia works they will per-form that day. “We would like to thank everyone that par-ticipated, and hope that all will attend the Semi Final event and help us select the Downriver Idol,” SGLS President Debbie Nykiel said. The SGLS, under the guidance of Music Director Charles Greenwell, cur-rently is celebrating its 57th season, and has a variety of concert and other events planned through spring. All con-

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And the winner is…. As usual, this is the big season for awards. Last month’s major highlights included the handing out of the 2012 Golden Globes and the announcement of this year’s nominees for the Academy Awards, which will be awarded next month. Locally it’s award season also, with several honors being announced at the 42nd annual City Awards Ban-quet on Jan. 21. A few other major hometown awards will be announced early this month at the Mayor’s State of the City program (Feb. 6 at Westfield), including the Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award and the Busi-ness of the Year Award, which is sponsored by the Tren-ton Business Association. While the hype about the big awards such as the Golden Globes and the Oscars — fueled in large part by the publicity efforts of the TV networks and even the nominees themselves — may seem relentless and exces-sive at times, the local awards never seem to get all the attention they deserve. The hometown awards programs always unearth great stories …. Neighbors, business people and public servants all going above and beyond the call of duty — not in search of attention, but just because they think it’s the right thing to do. We’re fortunate that our community has a lot of peo-ple who fit that description, and it’s great to see some of them get a little recognition for it. One thing that might surprise a lot of people though, is that awards programs such as the City Awards Ban-quet often struggle when it comes to gathering nominees. It’s not because there is any shortage of potential can-didates. It’s mostly because very few people take the time to submit nominations. I’m sure it’s at least partially because we are usually busy with things that seem more important, and to some extent we probably assume that “someone else will do it.”

But the reality is that most awards programs of this na-ture really do depend on nominations from residents in order to be successful. I would bet most of us know someone who would be a great candidate for one of the city awards. But they can’t win it if someone doesn’t nominate them. So, please con-sider nominating someone this coming fall when the Civic Commission begins soliciting nominations for next year’s event. Speaking of the Civic Commission, congratulations to Joe Oaks and the rest of the members for another great job. There’s little doubt that the commission, which also produces the city parades and the citywide garage sales, is one of the hardest working and most dedicated groups in town. Maybe there should be an award for that. Primary concerns…. OK, I have just one question about the presidential primary. Isn’t there a better way to do this? It’s kind of ridiculous to think, in this day in age, that voters will have to choose their candidate from a ballot littered with the names of candidates who aren’t even in the race anymore – or, worse yet, have flipped to a differ-

ent party in order to stay in the race. Seriously? It’s just one of many glaring examples of how archaic and outdated our country’s presidential primary system is. At a time when the misuse and abuse of public funds seems to be such a hot topic everywhere, why do we toler-ate such a blatant waste of time, energy and money on a two-year-long presidential campaign that seems to drag on about 23 months too long? I’m having a hard time coming up with evidence that the current system truly benefits anyone – except those who profit from the revenue generated by the campaigns, which has become kind of an industry unto itself. The rest of us are left to shake our heads and wonder what the point is. I’m sure there are some who enjoy the entertainment value of it all, which is fine – mostly for comic relief, I would presume. To me, though, it seems like just another bad reality show. And it’s coming to a TV newsroom near you this month. Yippee! Joe Hoshaw Jr. is editor and co-publisher of the Tren-ton Trib. Contact him by email at [email protected] or by phone at 676-0850.

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“The location is deceiv-ing,” Zamira said. “We’ve had new customers come in who actually live in nearby neighborhoods and didn’t even know we were here!” Perhaps that’s why “hidden gem” may be the best way to describe The Herb Garden. Specializing in seafood and pasta, the café also offers Greek and Italian specialties, steaks, bur-gers and salads, in addi-tion to a kid’s menu. Lunch specials start at $5.50, while dinner spe-cials start at $7.95. The breakfast special runs from 8 until 11 a.m. at $3.49 and offers two eggs, choice of meat, pota-toes and toast. The prices generally range from $5.50 to about $14. Reser-vations are accepted and the establishment boasts

a full bar. The Jonuzis, who are of Albanian heritage, ful-filled a long-held dream when they opened the Herb Garden in 2003. “Larry worked in a restaurant for 12 years,” Zamira said. “He wanted to go into business for himself. He has such a passion for food and cook-ing that it really shows in our presentation as we serve our customers.” The passion is evident through the use of fresh ingredients in the restau-rant, as well as the two homemade soups that are offered on a daily basis. “I really think that the quality of the food and the fact that because this is a smaller community, when people dine in many of them know each other really make it a great place for people to come

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made many family sacri-fices to keep the business successful and thriving,” Zamira said. “Times are tough right now, but we thank our regulars for coming and appreciate the business,” Larry said. “They really keep us going.” While the location may seem hidden to some, Herb Garden is generally highly visible at local com-munity events. The res-taurant is a regular par-

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workers asked about online resources available to obtain drug informa-tion. Giordano suggested drugs.com as a reliable source. Afterward, Giordano gave the group a short tour of West Grange’s newly renovated phar-macy. Jim Giordano is one of four pharmacists on staff at West Grange. He’s been serving customers at the Trenton location since 1996. West Grange Phar-macy has been serving the Trenton community for

more than 50 years. Since 1975, The Infor-mation Center, based in Taylor, has provided com-prehensive information and referral services for the general public; assis-tance to unemployed workers; care manage-ment for seniors and the disabled; support and training for caregivers; and many other programs and services that respond to the community's needs. The office can be con-tacted at (734) 282-7171 or online at www.the-infocenter.info

Pharmacist Jim Giordano informed the Information Center staff about common drug inter-action problems for the elderly and dis-abled.

Michele Price is the owner of a new local business, Pounds and Inches Away, which provides dietary supple-ments and healthy-lifestyle tech-niques at it store, located at 3253 West Road. The phone number is (734) 307-3595.

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LBM Journal, the lead-ing magazine for the lum-ber/building material dis-tribution channel, has honored N.A. Mans & Sons with its Entrepre-neur of the Year Award for 2012 in the category of “Sales of $10 to $50 Mil-lion.” “The prestigious award honors N.A. Mans & Sons as a company that epito-mizes the entrepreneurial spirit by excelling at satis-fying customers, embrac-ing company improve-ments and successfully seeking out new business opportunities. As reported in the January 2012 issue of LBM Journal, N.A. Mans & Sons’ leadership team believes in meeting the needs of its customers.

For the 112-year old fam-ily-run business, this meant making changes in recent years as the hous-ing industry and general economy in the Detroit area plummeted. Every effort was made to keep solid relationships with existing customers while trying to build a new cli-ent base. “Our goal was to main-tain those relationships and ensure service levels didn’t drop for the custom-ers we had left,” said Doug Mans of the store closings during the past several years. “We took a rifle approach to asking customers, one by one, what we could do to en-sure they’d be around next year.” This individualized

approach has helped the company grow back its business in recent years. By targeting remodelers, selling packages of prod-ucts and converting a ma-jor local competitor into a partner, N.A. Mans & Sons is now on a path toward controlled growth. “We’re always looking for the next opportunities, and we believe there will be some in the next 12 to 24 months,” Mans said. The magazine said the team at N.A. Mans em-bodies the entrepreneurial spirit by continually focus-ing on the specific needs of customers in their mar-ketplace. By hiring new designers and expanding product training for all company employees, the family leadership team

assures that every cus-tomer entering their doors has a multi-functionally trained person to handle their needs. “This company’s unique ability to respond to marketplace needs has allowed them to remain competitive while growing their business during a difficult economy,” said

Rick Schumacher, editor and publisher of LBM Journal. “Our hats are off to the team at N.A. Mans & Sons for embracing today’s marketplace chal-lenges and overcoming them with smart and ef-fective business strate-gies.” Started in 2005, the annual LBM Journal En-

trepreneur of the Year awards program for 2012 is sponsored by Kleer Lumber, manufacturers of Kleer Trimboard and Kleer Decking. For prod-uct information, visit http://www.kleer-lumber.com. For more details on the award-winning Mans & Sons visit www.namans.com.

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Trenton residents among several people honored by Henry Ford Wyandotte Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital re-cently honored two Trenton residents along with several other employees who were recognized for providing “service excellence” at the hospital and through-out the community. The employees, Pat Dolan, a certified therapeutic recreational specialist, and Trish Benedetti from the security depart-ment, were named hospital “Stars of Ex-cellence” for going “above and beyond” in their efforts on the job. “Service Excellence is at the heart of everything we do,” spokeswoman Stepha-nie Scheer said. “Our team members exhibit the tireless efforts to achieve ser-vice excellence through our vision state-ment; the “Henry Ford Experience” per-formance pillars; team member stan-dards of excellence; making lasting im-pressions for our patient, their families

and members of our community; and the fundamentals of pa-tient communication, or ‘AIDET’ (Acknowl-edge, Introduce, Dura-tion, Explanation and Thank You.” Dolan was honored for his continual excep-tional care and specifi-cally for escorting a patient to an event outside the hospital well past normal work hours. “It is not unusual to hear ‘above and Be-yond’ stories with the name ‘Pat Dolan” in them,” an event pro-gram stated. “Whether it is escorting a patient to an event outside the Hospital well past nor-mal work hours; pur-chasing a book that a patient mentioned; or contributing his own money toward an event

for the Stroke Club, Dolan stays involved. His love for his patients clearly shows in all he does.” Benedetti was honored with three fellow employees — Carol Litnianski, Patty Kosick and Betty Nalepa — for arranging a special party full of love, food, and gifts for Jo Brighton students. “Twice a year, these four women mas-termind an elaborate party full of love, food and gifts for our Jo Brighton stu-dents. Litnianski and Kosick collect money from the staff for gifts. Nalepa is in charge of the graduation certificates, which mean so much to the students. And, Benedetti bakes and decorates doz-ens of cupcakes.” A total of 13 employees were recog-nized at the Jan. 13 event.

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essay written by Nick Vasguer was the winner in the middle school category, while Katarina Scheffler was the high school-level winner. The Trenton Business Association again used the city dinner as an opportunity to announce the winner of its Member of the Year Award, which was won by Rick Williams, the owner of Comfort Keepers. Trenton Rotary also paid tribute to its 2011 Member of the Year, Bill Jasman. There were four different honors given out in the City Awards category. They included: AFSCME Municipal Employee of the Year, which went to Tom Brewer. Police Officer of the Year, won by Officer Steve Lyons. Firefighter of the Year, won by Fire Marshall Jeff Evans. The Trenton Fire Department also awarded its Andy Mason Award, which went to Drs. Marvin Sonne and Michael Shapiro, whose life-saving efforts rescued a man who was having a heart attack at a University of Michigan Game in Ann Arbor last fall. The Civic Commission sponsored the other seven awards given out that evening. The Charlie Brown Award is given annually to someone for efforts on behalf of youth sports in the community. The honor was won this year by Tony Ciarlo, who is the coach of the Trenton High varsity baseball team and the vice president of the Trenton Baseball Association. The Outstanding Good Neighbor Award this year was given to two individuals. They were Ted Hageman and Thelma Fuch. Trenton’s Outstanding Senior was John Bostek. The Outstanding Woman honor went to Trenton Board of Education member Cristine Howe. Trenton’s Outstanding Youth was THS junior Andrew Lindsay, who volunteered his time and energy to create the new wood cabinets that were incorporated into the expanded tribute to local veterans inside the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. The Outstanding Trentonite award went to Kathy Kane, co-publisher of the Trenton Trib and owner of Market Insights. The Duane F. Brannick Award was presented to DTE Energy. Representative Brian Kincaid was on hand to accept the honor for the utility. All of the Civic Commission and City of Trenton award winner were selected from among nominations collected last fall. The Trenton Business Association, Trenton Rotary and VFW awards program were all conducted independently. Mayor Kyle Stack gave special recognition to the Civic Commission for its efforts in planning the annual banquet during welcoming remarks she made prior to dinner. The commission is chaired by Joe Oaks and members include Scott Barr, Peggy Eaton, Ted Hageman, Laurie Milley, Brenda Oaks, Raymond Phillips, James Urbanski, Judy Urbanski, Norbert Wegienka and Karen Weinschenker.

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Arthurs Middle School is in pursuit of recognition by the “National Schools to Watch” program, and last month played host to a review team that will have a key role in the selection process. National Schools to Watch is part of a recogni-tion program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. Last year the program evaluated schools across 17 states and selected 100 of them for the distinction. In order to earn this designation, the schools must meet the quality standards in four core areas: Strong Academics, Developmental Respon-siveness, Social Equity, and Organizational Struc-tures and Processes. To be a participant in the process, administra-tors at the school had to submit an extensive appli-cation form. Principal Stefanie O’Connor said the applica-tion was reviewed by a team of professionals that put the school on its list to visit for a full review. That visit took place Jan. 18, as a team of

trained professionals that represent organizations such as The Center for Excellence in Education, Michigan Middle Start, Michigan Coalition of Essential Schools, and various schools in the state descended on Ar-thurs for a daylong evaluation visit that ran from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thoughout the day they met with a variety of stakeholders, including teachers, students, central office staff, board mem-bers, parents and commu-nity members. Arthurs will be notified

of its final status at the beginning of March, after all school visitations have taken place. The designation is good for three years and then the school can be re-designated by going through the entire process

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Parents (standing) who took part of the interviews included Karen and Bill Wil-son, Heather Powell, Ed Nuebecker and Nancy Lasich. Schools To Watch Review team (seated)members included Theresa Friedman, Sarah Perry, Lauren Schafer, Andrea Abke, Nic Cooper and Carl Zoolkoski.

Dads and daughters get choice of two nights Now that February has arrived, Valentines are in the air! The Trenton Parks and Recreation Department is making plans for the next Daddy-Daughter Date Night. Daddys (brothers, un-cles, grandfathers) can escort their little sweet-hearts to the Annual Val-entine Dance on Monday or Tuesday, February 13 and 14. The dances will be held at the Westfield Ac-tivities Center from 7-8:15

p.m. Daughters will receive a beautiful corsage and a unique gift to remember this special night. Of course, there will be plenty of dancing and cookies and punch will be served. All daddys (or substitutes) and daugh-ters, ages 3 and up, are invited to join in the fun. To take part in Daddy-Daughter Date night, you must register in advance at the Trenton Recreation

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The holidays were great for me. Like all kids I got presents and got to spend time with my family. But this year I did something that most kids won’t be seen doing on Christmas Eve — this year I went to a soup kitchen called “Blessed Hope” to serve food to the homeless. It was a fantas-tic time and experience for me and my family mem-bers. On Christ-mas Eve my dad, my brother and I arrived at the church at 4 p.m. to help set up for dinner. Around 5 p.m., everyone began arriving to enjoy a meal. I was a little nerv-ous not knowing what to expect. Everyone said grace then one by one, came up to get their plates.

Everyone there had the nicest manners and seemed to be really happy.

Seeing every-one smile and enjoy their time and being thankful really impacted me. The way it impacted me was how it showed that even when times are tough and it doesn’t seem like any-thing is work-ing, you fight through it and find happiness. That’s the main thing I learned while I was there. It made me feel glad and re-minded me not to take things for granted. It

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ing everyone smile and enjoy their time really made me happy. Everyone was invited to stay if they wanted to and have a great Christmas Eve. They could sleep, watch TV, play board games, anything they want to do. I cleaned up the tables and had conversations with some of the men and women there. The talks really made me feel good, like I’ve changed them or at least helped them in a valuable way. It really was a great feeling. Later that week, I was thinking about my awe-some experience. I won-dered how much I actu-ally helped all of the peo-ple there. The more I thought about it, the more I realized I did. Serving food for three hours and helping out really made a difference for many. What I did was serve food, cleaned up, talked to one another, made a cou-ple people laugh and it was so easy and pretty fun. But that was such a simple activity and look what it did to some people I didn’t even know. It

made me realize, if some-thing as easy as that helped so much, then why can’t more people help and volunteer? You really don’t know the overwhelming feelings you will get until you try it and help someone. I don’t mean helping your friends and family. I mean the ones who are in need. Using your time, even as little as an hour a day, could help someone greatly. All the things we take for granted like the ability to clean or cook, others may not be able to do and would appreciate our help. It’s no lie that there are many people needing help out there. But that is one thing we can change. Take advantage of the opportunity of caring and give a helping hand. Learn the joy that comes from seeing smiles from complete strangers. On Christmas Eve I really thought I was helping the people who visited Blessed Hope, but actu-ally, they are the ones that helped me! It’s al-ways great to see a smile.

Event puts wetland preservation in spotlight World Wetlands Day will be celebrated Thurs-day, Feb. 2, at Gibraltar Carlson High School with a Wetlands Expo from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event will feature displays from more than 20 organizations dedi-cated to wetland preserva-tion and a program that begins at 12:30 p.m. fea-turing U.S. National Ramsar Committee Chairperson Suzanne Pittenger-Slear, Mr. Brian Rice, director of DTE En-ergy’s Monroe Power Plant, and special guest, “Humbug Marsha,” who will educate and entertain all on the value and bene-

fits of wetlands. This event is open to the public from 12:30-2:30 p.m. World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year to raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits, and to promote the conserva-tion and wise use of wet-lands. It is celebrated each year on the anniver-sary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Impor-tance (Ramsar Conven-tion) in Ramsar, Iran, on Feb. 2, 1971. The theme of this year’s World Wetlands Day is wetlands and tour-

ism. This celebration is expected to attract nearly 2,000 high school stu-dents. In 2010, Humbug Marsh was designated Michigan’s first Wetland of International Impor-tance under the Ramsar Convention. Humbug Marsh, located on the lower end of the Detroit River in the cities of Gi-braltar and Trenton, is considered an internation-ally important wetland because of its ecological importance in the Detroit River corridor and the Great Lakes Basin Eco-system. Humbug Marsh is also

a part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, and represents the last mile of natural shoreline on the U.S. mainland of the Detroit River. Humbug Marsh serves as a vital habitat for 51 species of fish, 90 species of plants, 154 spe-cies of birds, seven species of reptiles and amphibi-ans, and 37 species of dragonflies and damsel-flies.

Have a photo taken at a Trenton event you’d like to share? You are wel-come to send them to the Trenton Trib and we’ll consider them for publica-tion. Please email them to info@ tren-tontrib.com and include details about where the photo was taken and who is in it.

Correction

Last month’s article on the efforts by the Down-river area chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution to restore the Battle of Monguagon historical marker at Eliza-beth Park had a typo in the address where people can send donations to support the effort. The correct address is Monguagon Chapter NSDAR, P.O. Box 834, Allen Park, MI 48101.


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Rotary Club readies to have fun and raise funds clude a Hawaiian destination, with the addition of a condo on Molokai. As in the past, vacations at condos in Florida and Mexico also will be on the auction block. Dixon said the committee also has implemented a new system for smoothing the process for claiming prizes at the end of the evening. The event typically features a vast assortment of more than 100 items, which are claimed by the winning bidders at the end of the evening.

“We have a better system for checking out,”

she said. “We’re implementing a new

process to make checkout as smooth as can be – and really fast.” Trenton Rotary supports more than 50 different charities or events each year by its donations and volunteer efforts. Proceeds from last year’s Winter Beach Blast aided a number of causes, including providing funds to support programs for ChristNet, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, the Trenton Food Pantry, Haitian relief, and Trenton High School’s Victory Day, to name just a few. More information about Trenton Rotary is available at

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HOMETOWN WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Beth Isaac Synagogue 2730 Edsel St. 675-0355 Christian Science Society 3029 Van Horn 671-4058 Faith Bible Presbyterian Church 3001 Marian Dr. 676-2344 Faith United Methodist 2530 Charlton 671-5211 First Baptist Church 4094 Longmeadow 676-6262 First Presbyterian Church 2799 West Road 676-1594 First United Methodist Church 2610 West Jefferson 676-2066

Free Community Bible Church 647 Sibley 479-0676 Southpointe Community Christian Church 5699 Fort Street 675-7575 St. Paul Lutheran Church 2550 Edsel 676-1565

The Trenton Trib welcomes local houses of worship to submit information on news and events. Please email the details to [email protected], or mail to P.O. Box 213, Trenton, MI 48183

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Faith Bible Presbyterian has small but active congregation

Faith Bible Presbyte-rian Church has been at its current location in Trenton since 1974. Its congregation is relatively small; the Rev. Wayne Villarreal, who serves as pastor, said there are usu-ally between 35-40 people at any given morning ser-vice. Most church members are from Trenton, but also from other Downriver communities, as well as a few members from Farm-ington and Bloomfield Hills. Although it may be on the smaller side, Faith Bible is an active church. In addition to the Sun-day morning service, there is Sunday School, various Bible studies, a monthly men’s prayer breakfast, and a bi-monthly Fellowship Luncheon. “You pretty much have no choice but to get to know each other,” Villar-real said. In addition, the church is also involved in an after-school Bible Club at Hedke Elementary school, and also runs a food pan-try. Anyone who is in need of food can call the church for help. They do encour-age people to attend a

service or a Bible study if they are receiving food. “We would like to min-ister to them and share the Word of the Gospel,” Villarreal said. Villarreal would like more people to know about his church. This past summer he was in-vited to give the invoca-tion for the Mayor’s Breakfast, the annual kickoff to the Midsummer Festival. “We had prayed for a way to let more people know about our church, and the next day a woman came to ask if I would be interested in being in-volved in the breakfast. It was an answered prayer,” Villarreal said, adding that he was happy to be able to share God’s word with the people of Tren-ton. Before receiving his calling, Pastor Villarreal worked for 24 years in corporate banking. “I knew the Lord was calling me, but I wasn’t sure for what yet,” he said. He began taking classes at Moody Bible Institute. At that time, Pastor John Mills, who founded the church, asked Villarreal to fill in at the pulpit once in a while. In 2008 Pastor Mills retired from fulltime ministry and Pastor Vil-

larreal was selected to take over. “At that same time, I was laid off from my job with the bank,” Pastor Villarreal explained. “I continued to take classes at the time. My severance pay took me through June

14 of that year — and on June 15th I became or-dained.” The pastor explained that services at Faith Bi-ble Presbyterian go through the Bible verse by verse. They break down passages as an in-depth

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St. Philip Lutheran Church 1790 Fort St. 676-7141 St. Joseph Catholic Church 2565 Third Street 676-9082 St. Thomas Episcopal Church 2441 Nichols 676-3122 St. Timothy Catholic Church 2901 Manning 676-5115 Trenton Assembly of God 239 Cherry 675-1938 Trenton Church of Christ 2650 Grange 676-1797 Trenton Church of God 35 Roehrig 479-5270 Trenton Missionary Baptist 407 Sibley 479-2320

Bible study. “Our major focus is teaching God’s word,” Villarreal said. The church’s Website, at www.faithbiblepres.org, features recordings of past sermons by Villarreal, as well as readings, church

history, and details of service times and other events. Faith Bible Presbyte-rian Church is located at 3001 Marian Drive, Tren-ton, MI 48183. The phone number is (734) 676-2344.

The Rev. Wayne Villareal has been the pastor at Faith Bible Presbyterian since 2008.

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Buying the standard bouquet or box of candy for the love of your life doesn’t show you’ve put much thought into the sentiment. In fact, if your valentine is like many others, they are just six weeks into the new year that likely began with all sorts of promises to get fit or lose a few pounds. Will chocolate really say “I love you?” Will flowers convey your devotion? Instead, consider a gift that not only comes from the heart but benefits the heart. Here are better options for Valentine's Day when you want to say: “You are adored.” There is nothing like a spa treatment to put your loved one on a pedestal. “A facial or massage is the gift of relaxation and self-care,” said Kate Rice, a massage therapist and the national massage educa-tor for Life Time, The Healthy Way of Life Co. She says a gift certificate can be part of a bigger pampering day — perhaps along with breakfast in bed or an end-of-day bubble bath. “People tend to think of massage as a luxury, but it’s therapeutic and can help reground them. It’s also the perfect gift for someone who does so much for everyone else.” The Trenton area offers several options for massage or salon gift certificates. Ultimate Health Systems offers services ranging from facials and foot massages to therapeutic deep-tissue mas-sage. Salons include Timber’s, Colors By Kim and Debra’s Sheer Attitude, among other great choices nearby. “We’re in this together; we’re a team.” Working to-gether on a common goal can make lasting memories. Signing up you and your valentine for a 5K, 10K, triathlon or other physi-cal event can create memories to last a lifetime. That’s how Mi-chael Lorenzen, 29, of Chicago, ended up registered for his first ultra-distance triathlon. “My wonderful girlfriend, Brigit, gifted me a 2012 entry into a triathlon in Wisconsin.” He says his initial reaction was irritation, followed quickly by panic, which soon transpired into gratitude. “She did it because she knew I’d never sign up myself. I’ve never done an ultra-distance

triathlon. I know I can, but com-mitting to doing it is a big deal to me.” The gift, he says, showed him that she believes in him. It’s hard to get more romantic than that. While it might not be quite as romantic as a trip to cheese country, the annual Riverview Winterfest 4 Mile Run is much more convenient to get to. And, coincidentally, its being held Feb. 12. Visit or call the Total Runner store in Southgate or search the run on www.active.com for de-tails. “I want you in my life forever.” The vow is “in sick-ness or in health,” but we’d all prefer good health. If your spe-cial someone knows they need to get fit or stay fit, they might need more than a gentle nudge. Hiring a personal trainer — for a private session or for the two of you — is a way to show your commitment to life and to each other. “The gift of fitness lasts,” said Tom Manella, an executive in the personal training field, suggesting health-related gifts such as metabolism testing for someone who wants to refine his fitness goals, or a heart rate monitor to help her reach goals. “Valentine's Day is about ex-pressing how much you love

someone,” he said. “What better way to do so than giving the gift of health?” The Trenton Athletic Club is a full-service athletic facility that can accommodate many of these needs, including memberships with access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment, fitness classes led by experts and the services of personal trainers. Resist the urge to go the tradi-tional (and unimaginative) route this Valentine’s Day. Think of your gift ideas with health in mind to make your love last. — ARA Content contributed to this report.

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Finding a perfect gift doesn’t always mean spending a ton of cash. Whether it’s a handy gadget, a fashion accessory or a day’s worth of spa-quality pampering, the following gift ideas for women are all available for $50 or less. An MP3 player for musi-cal enjoyment — A workout partner, a travel companion, a convenient way to enjoy music on the go; an MP3 player makes the perfect gift. The tiny Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player is affordable, easy to use and comes packed with features such as an FM radio, a stopwatch for timing laps and a larger color screen. The player is compatible with virtu-ally all audio formats, including DRM-free iTunes, and comes in seven colors. Scarves for keeping cozy — Scarves are the perfect ac-cessory for the stylish woman's wardrobe. For sophistication, choose a soft pashmina; for a casual, organic look, a chunky knit scarf should do the trick. Classic colors like black and beige are always a hit, but bright hues of purple, blue or red are also popular this holiday season. With so many materials and designs available, you'll find the perfect one to fit her unique personality. At-home pampering — Women love the spa, but with treatments so expensive, many

consumers are opting for the affordable indulgence of at-home pampering. A foot bath can revi-talize tired feet at the end of a long day and a back or neck massager can relieve tension. For a personalized present, create a gift basket of manicure essentials such as files, buffers, scrubs and fun shades of nail

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MIHL’s big talent showcase set to hit the ice this month The success of the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League Prep Hockey Showcase over the past few years has made this event a must-see for high school hockey enthu-siasts. The Showcase, which will feature 39 top-ranked high school hockey teams and players from Michi-gan and Ontario, will be held Feb. 9-11 at the Ken-nedy Recreation Center. But the event’s popularity also has created some unique challenges. One of the biggest concerns of organizers has been park-ing. In order to minimize this problem, a free shut-tle service will run con-tinuously from the Tren-ton High School West Road lot and Trenton High Student parking lot located off of Charlton to Kennedy Arena. There will be a $3 charge to park in the KRC parking lot. Organizers are hoping more people will utilize the free shuttle service and help alleviate some of the congestion that has occurred in the past in the arena parking lot. The 12th annual Show-case has been described by MIHL officials as the “biggest high school hockey event of the sea-son.” “High school hockey in Michigan has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years, both in the number of teams partici-pating and in the quality of play, said MIHL Presi-

dent Andy Weidenbach. “Accordingly, we have expanded the Showcase so that we can continue our mission of providing expo-sure for the best of high school hockey. There were 12 teams in the first Showcase and now there are 39 teams competing.” The MIHL sponsors the event in conjunction with the City of Trenton and Trenton Public Schools. “We formed our league to promote high quality high school hockey, strong competition and sports-manship,” Weidenbach said. “The Showcase was a natural offshoot of that mission. The first 11 Showcases were great successes and we are very optimistic about this year’s event. The competition is at a very high level and the fans can expect to see some very entertaining games. Individual players get exposure to Junior A and college scouts and in turn the scouts will be able to observe the largest accumulation of high school hockey talent in the state. Most of the Top Ten Rated (MHSHCA Poll & USHSHO 2011-2012 Michigan High School Hockey Rankings) teams will be participating in

The Showcase. Striving to get the best 39 teams has kept the Selection Committee very busy. “Only one team is mak-ing their first appearance in the MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase — Kingsford , another welcome addition from the U.P. It is getting more competitive and the trend of seeing teams making their first appear-ance will continue,” said Catholic Central Coach Todd Johnson. Also, three teams — Livonia Churchill, Ply-mouth and Howell — are returning to the MIHL Prep Hockey Showcase. Several college coaches and scouts have com-mented that they’ve seen some positive develop-ments in Michigan high school hockey. Each year, more and more Michigan high school players are showing up on the rosters of USHL teams and Divi-sion I colleges. The 2001 Showcase attracted only a few scouts from junior hockey teams — there were over 75 scouts in attendance at the 2011 Showcase. Every USHL and NAHL team was represented as were several Division III college hockey teams. Many of the leading Division I college hockey programs had one or two represen-tatives in attendance and there were 11 NHL teams represented. For this year, there will be online real-time scoring for all games due

to the new relationship between the MIHL and Pointstreak. Printed cop-ies of the score sheets also will be available immedi-ately after the game. Ticket prices for the Showcase are $6 a day for

adults, or $10 for a week-end pass; seniors and stu-dents tickets are $4 a day or $6 for a weekend pass. Active-duty military per-sonnel and their families will receive free admission with uniform or military

ID! For additional informa-tion go to http://mihl.pointstreaksites.com/view/mihl/prep-showcase, or contact Pat Ronayne at (248) 225-1264 or [email protected]

Tai Chi ‘Easy’ classes being offered through city’s parks and recreation Tai Chi Easy classes are now being offered in Trenton through the Parks & Recreation De-partment. Tai Chi Easy was cre-ated by reviewing the most popular and benefi-cial forms to come up with a set of practices that are easy to teach and learn. The student does not have to spend months learning the traditional 108 movement form or even the shortened 24

movement form to experi-ence the health benefits of Tai Chi. Health benefits of Tai Chi Easy include lowered blood-pressure, improved immune function, reduced stress, improved balance, and increased mental focus. The movements don’t require deep bending or squatting, which makes is easier to learn. No special equipment is needed, just comfort-

able clothing. The next six-week series of classes will be offered Feb. 28-April 5. Choice of either Tues-day evening at 7 p.m. or Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Cost is $55 for Tren-ton residents, $65 for non-residents. To register, contact the Trenton Recreation De-partment at 734-675-7300 or www.trenton-mi.org. Registration be-gins Feb. 13.

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Senior Lauren Featherston has played a key role in the resurgence of the girl’s varsity basketball squad, which, as of this issue of the Trib was going to press, already had won two more games than all of last sea-son — with eight regular-season games yet to play.

Coach Rob Sauter said Feather-ston’s ability and leadership pres-ence puts a lot of pressure on op-ponents and has kept the Tro-janette squad in virtually every game. “We’re competing with eve-rybody and we’ve really come a long way,” said Sauter, a Trenton graduate and longtime area bas-ketball coach who is in his first year coaching the girls squad here. “Lauren is a very good shooter and (our opponents’) whole game plan is to try and take her away, which opens things up for the others on the floor.” Sauter said Lau-ren is a pleasure to coach. “She’s such a hard worker and always comes in upbeat.” With a third of the regular season still left before districts, Lauren was averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3

steals and 1.6 assists per game. “She’s just a real solid all-around player, and she’s also shooting 44 percent on 3-point shots,” Sauter said. “It’s a lot of fun coaching a girl that plays with that type of passion — and it’s very genuine and very real.” The second-year varsity player also has drawn the attention of some local colleges, including Marygrove and Oakland County Community College, Sauter said. Lauren’s perform-ance this year follows a junior season where she earned an award as the team’s most improved player. Last year she also broke the Downriver League record for the most assists in one game. She also plays on an AAU travel basketball team called Down-river Thunder, which won back- to-back championships in the Detroit fall league, and was runner up in the state tournament held in Mount Pleasant. She also has played on the varsity soccer team for three years. Lauren’s work ethic also carries over to the classroom, where she holds a 3.2 grade-point average. She is a member of the THS Interact Club and is active in other community service projects, such as the annual Goodfellows newspaper sale. Lauren’s parents are Ann and Bob Featherston. “We are very proud of Lauren,” her mom said. “She is a team player who is always helping others and we hope she has great success in all she does.” Her parents said Lauren has not yet fully decided on a career path, but is considering radiology.

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SPORTS AND SCHOOL PHYSICALS

Blades play sharp Trenton Squirt A Blades were in top form last month, bringing home the MoTown Cup. Team members include Trent Peschke, Holly Louria, Mattie Baldesperger, Nathan Vasquez, Austin Harrison, Jesse Anderson, Nick Mink, Luke Snow, Anthony Voss, Paul Durand, Sam McKee and Mi-chael Mace. They are led by coaches Joe Snow, Rob McKee, Dan Peschke and Steve Voss.

The Trojan wrestling squad had a highly productive January, including a big tournament winner at Lakeland, where they took down the competition with 226.5 points while the closest competitor, East Kentwood, compiled only 193. John Carter (above) was the tournament winner in the 125-pound weight divi-sion. Dean Noffsinger (top) finished second among all the 130 pounders.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dave Vinca, Feb. 28.

Upcoming events begin with a Shiver Boating and swimming may be out of the question for a while, but there are still interesting activities to be found along the De-troit River this time of year — plus planning is in full swing for some of those favorite events we will have a chance to en-joy later on in the year. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up soon — as well as what to look forward to after the tem-peratures warm up: • The 10th annual Shiver on the River is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Belle Isle Casino and around the island. Ad-mission is free and a fun time can be had. The main event takes place at the Casino Building, which will feature exhibits, dis-plays, refreshments, envi-ronmental arts and crafts for the kids, live entertain-ment and a Rain Barrel Demonstration on “How to make a Rain Barrel.” • Near the end of March watch out for the annual Riverkeeper Dinner, a fundraiser to support the efforts of De-troit Riverkeeper Bob Burns. The Riverkeeper is responsible for patrolling the Detroit River to un-

cover environmental prob-lems and bring them to the attention of the public. The Riverkeeper plays a key role in maintaining the quality and health of our waterway. The Riverkeeper Dinner is scheduled for March 31 at the Wyandotte Boat Club. Keep an eye on the Web-site of the Friends of the Detroit River, www.detroitriver.org, for additional details as they become available. • The annual Detroit River Cleanup, will be held April 28. This spring-cleaning event, organized by the Friends of the De-troit River, is a large-scale cleanup of the small is-lands and shores in the lower portion of the De-troit River conducted by teams of volunteers. The common goal of this event is to pick up and dispose of as much litter as possi-ble during one day. • Once the summer months come around, expect the emphasis to be on having a little fun — especially when it comes

time for the PNC Roar on the River, which has grown to become a diverse wa-terfront event that features powerboat racing and a lot of other fun activi-ties, all held in the vicin-ity of Eliza-beth Park. The Roar on the River is scheduled for Friday through Sun-day, July 20-22. Check out www.trentonroarontheriver.com for frequently up-dated information about the event. • The Friends of the Detroit River will take to the water during the an-nual Fall Dinner Cruise aboard the Diamond Belle on Thursday Sept 6. FDR is a privately funded group that watches and protects the Detroit River and focuses on issues, programs, research and partnerships along the waterway.

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strong for more than a half a century includes games, raffles, food, prizes and seminars. On Saturday the 9th the festival begins with a decoy contest, art fair, and trading post that runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first day wraps up with various skills competi-tions for young kids to adults. The second day of the festival includes the same main events along with an auction, donations are accepted.

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TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL will be host-ing a Curriculum Night on Thursday, March 15th. This event will begin at 7pm and go until 8 pm. It will take place in the Trenton High School Cafeteria and all prospective students and parents are welcome to attend. We hope students and parents will use this time to explore THS courses offerings, after school activities and much, much more.

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Shout Outs


To the Trenton Chiefs Midget AA team and head coach John Lemmer. The team mem-bers took it upon them-selves to serve dinner to the homeless in Detroit, where they set up, cooked, served and cleaned up after a meal in December. The players also passed out clothing for those in need following the meal. In fact, many of the items were provided by the team’s families and they also gave a monetary donation to the church that hosted the program. Way to step up as a team to helps others in need and show that Trenton sports is about more than just playing hockey. To the Lindsay family — Rob Lindsay Sr. and sons Robbie and An-drew — all three of whom have played for

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TOP LEFT: Out-standing Good Neighbor Ted Hageman ABOVE: Outstanding Senior John Bostek

Outstanding Woman Chris Howe with Jim Urbanski.

Police Office of the Year Steve Lyons.

LEFT: VFW essay winner Nick Vasguer.

ABOVE: Charlie Brown Award winner Tony Ciarlo (left) with Rick Tanguay.

Outstanding Trentonite Kathy Kane with Norb Wegienka.

Business Associa-tion Member of the Year Rick Williams.

2011 Ro-tarian of the Year Bill Jas-man (right) with Tom Dickman.

Firefighter of the Year Jeff Evans (right) with Tom Grose.

Paul Thompson photos

BELOW: Brian Kincaid accepting the Duane Brannick Award for DTE.

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Trenton Trib-February 2012

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