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A MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHN GRAZIANI For over 18 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving the people of Southgate. The trust that the residents of Southgate have placed in me to be their voice is something I take very seriously. My commitment to restoring the public’s faith in their elected representatives has never been stronger, which is why I am running to become Southgate’s next District Court Judge. There are two candidates running for judge this year, and the difference between us couldn’t be clearer. It is my firm belief that I am by far the best candidate for Southgate Judge. For starters, I am the only homegrown candidate for Southgate Judge. I was raised in the city, raised my own family here, and have owned and operated a law practice in the city for 28 years. My opponent has spent most of her life living and working outside the city. I have 18 years of service as a public servant. My opponent has never been involved in Southgate. My public and professional lives are, and have always been, a matter of public record for all to scrutinize. I go to work daily at my law office located on Eureka Road just west of Fort Street. My opponent works in the Detroit law department. As your Council President, I have always supported fully funding our police and fire departments. My service on the Southgate City Council has provided me with important and critical experience in municipal finance and budgeting. I am the only candidate with this vital experience. With current court revenue down substantially due to the pandemic, it is even more important that our next judge understands the financial constraints of our community and has the proven experience to stay within budget. I have successfully managed municipal budgets for years as a council member. I also have nearly 20 more years of quality and relevant experience as a practicing attorney than my opponent. When deciding who to support for Southgate Judge, ask yourself this simple question: Should I gamble on a relatively unknown and untested newcomer, OR place my trust in the candidate that has a long standing track record of quality public service? In addition to that, I pride myself on always having a sincere and strong connection to our community. Futhermore, I have always been responsive to the needs of our residents and have made their well being a top priority. While some candidates for public office try to buy your support, I believe in earning it. Vote JOHN GRAZIANI for SOUTHGATE JUDGE (28th District Court) REMEMBER: Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020 OR Vote Early by Absentee Ballot Need an absentee ballot? Contact the Southgate City Clerk’s Office at: 734-258-3015
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Southgate Veteran Joshua Mitroka proudly supports Council President John Graziani for Southgate Judge.
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John Graziani is a hard worker with an outstanding background as an attorney and a public servant in Southgate. He is committed to justice for all and will make a great judge.” ~ Judge Robert J. Colombo Jr. (ret.)
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Wow! Finally, a good news story for 2020! And, it’s been a long time comin’. Beginning Oct. 1, 2020 the Detroit River International Refuge Gateway and portions of the Humbug Marsh Unit, located at 5475 W. Jefferson Trenton, MI 48183 will be open to the public every Thursday through Sunday, for limited daytime use. The announcement came in conjunction with Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day, Sept. 29, the date designated by the Secretary of Interior recognizing the special importance of urban refuges enhancing the quality of life in their local communities. Of the 568 wildlife refuges in the United States, 101 of them are urban refuges, which includes the Detroit River International Refuge Gateway and Humbug Marsh Unit. The Refuge Gateway area was owned by Chrysler Corporation and operated as an automotive brake pad adhesive and paint facility from 1946 to 1990. The plant was closed in 1990 and remediated to the State of Michigan industrial/commercial standards. It lay in decommissioned status until 2002, when Wayne County purchased the 44 acre parcel with the vision of restoring the area to its natural state, and making it accessible for public use. In a unique partnership, most of the Gateway is still owned by Wayne County, which administers it as a part of its Parks and Recreation Division of Public Services, while the federal government, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service owns the Dingell Visitor Center. The county and federal government work collaboratively to manage the site. Together, with citizens, nongovernmental organizations, businesses, and local communities—all entities seek to build and sustain the capacity of the Refuge. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said, “Wayne County residents have unparalleled access to a diversity of parks and recreational
activities outdoors. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is an important addition to the cultural, environmental, and educational attributes of the Downriver area.” Susan White, Refuge Gateway Manager, expresses a collective excitement, “It’s been a long time coming, and we are indebted to and appreciate the work, support and patience of our partners and our communities to make this controlled opening happen. “We can’t wait to see you here enjoying your public lands, and enjoying the great outdoors that this special place has to offer. Due to the concerns related to public safety and COVID-19, we are not having a ‘grand opening’ that would bring a large crowd gathering. Nor are we conducting educational programming at this time. “The John D. Dingell, Jr. Visitor Center is still under construction and remains closed at this time.” said White. “The original opening was scheduled for May 9, and we said, ‘Come hell or high water, we would be opening.’ At the end of March, our staff said, ‘we have high water.’ And as April, then May approached, hell also was here. “We are so happy to welcome folks to the Refuge Gateway and Humbug Marsh!” Visitors are able to enjoy self-guided hiking, fishing, bird-watching, or simply basking in all the physical or mental health benefits of being close to nature and out-of-doors.
In order to expand the recreational opportunities and expedite greater access, visitors are encouraged to adhere to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines throughout the Gateway and Humbug Marsh sites. Areas open to the public include parking area for 120 vehicles; biking and walking pathways from the Downriver Linked Greenways Trails to paved trails within the Gateway (bikes are not allowed in the Humbug Marsh Unit); the stunning 700-foot fishing pier—architecturally rendered to be a treefall in the river with “dragonfly” canopies: the Monguagon Boardwalk around the pond closest to Jefferson Avenue; native flora and fauna; reclaimed industrial brownfields which now offer commanding vistas of the river, islands, and marshland. When you stand on the hill overlooking the river, a mystic sense of nature’s power and awe overcomes you. You instantly realize this place is good for your mind and body, heart and soul. Southward, a footbridge provides access to the adjacent Humbug Marsh Unit, a 410-acre preserve that contains the last mile of natural shoreline along the U.S. portion of the Detroit River. Humbug Marsh was designated as Michigan’s first “Wetlands of International Importance” by the Ramsar Convention in 2010. It contains a vast biodiversity of habitats, and is a significant stopover for many migratory birds, and a great hotspot for thriving fish populations. Portions
of the Orange Trail, near the river are closed due to flooding. The western Green Trail is open for travel. In late July, the Director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Aurelia Skipwith, visited the Refuge Gateway and Humbug Unit. She, along with a Congressional delegation, which included Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) toured the progress made on reclaiming the former industrial brownfield site. Federal Director Skipwith, a native of Indianapolis, was most impressed with the restoration work of the Refuge Gateway, and the history behind Saving Humbug Marsh. “It is exciting the progress that has been made to get us to this point,” she said. “This urban refuge is truly a little oasis where people will be able to take part in local outdoor activities that will bring them closer to nature.” In the controlled opening of the Refuge Gateway and Humbug Marsh, Skipwith asserted, “After careful analysis, every decision we make is based on sound science, the rule of law, and common sense.” Joann Van Aken, Executive Director of the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance concurred. “This is the realization of a dream held by many people for a long time,” she said. “Thanks are given to the more than 300 partnerships and the hundreds of people who have worked and supported the vision of restoring an industrial brownfield to a public green space, offering recreational and educational access in an urban setting.” Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (DMI) said, “I’m thrilled the day is here and now the whole community can take advantage of this very special place. “The Refuge is a critical service to the Downriver community and a place for all to appreciate the outdoors. This refuge was John’s dream and his footprints are all over. After decades, and the incredibly hard work of many, his vision is now reality and a place to gather, learn, and protect the wildlife and natural resources that make our region unique.”
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An eye-popping place The John Dingell Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is finally open. The site, just across the Trenton Channel from Grosse Ile, is home to nature trails through the Humbug Marsh as well as a 700-foot fishing pier out into the Detroit River near the mouth of Lake Erie. This is the only International Wildlife Refuge in North America. Although the interpretive center and indoor bathrooms remain closed because of the pandemic, Humbug Marsh Orange and Green Trails, the Humbug Observation deck, the Monguagon Boardwalk, picnic tables, bike trails and porta potties are available to visitors. Downriver residesident are invited to come out and enjoy nature. Photos by Larry Caruso
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Trip to Refuge sparks fond John Dingell memory LARRY CARUSO Southgate Star
I went recently and took some photos at the newly opened International Wildlife Refuge. It’s a great place to get with nature. Right on the Detroit River just south of the Trenton Edison plant on Jefferson. There are lots of trails and fishing! As I was leaving, a young lady conservationist who works there was walking on the same trail that I was on and we stopped to chat for about half an hour. I told her I remember shooting the groundbreaking for the site and was glad the Refuge was finally finished. I mentioned I talked to the late Congressman John Dingell before the groundbreaking ceremonies began. The very nice young lady looked at me with surprise and said: “You talked to John Dingell?” She was surprised that I had talked to the legendary Congressman, who in her eyes was a rock star. “Yes,” I said, and that leads me to a
greeted me story. with a box of I used to Whitman’s photograph chocolates in Dingell at least hand and asked a dozen times me if I wanted a year. Once I some. We was assigned then sat down to meet up in his office, with the which was Congressman decorated with at his Dearborn hunting related headquarters items such and take a few Photo by Mark Messer as a moose’s photos for a Debbie and John Dingell head mounted story on his on the wall, lifelong service a stuffed pheasant and other hunting in Congress. He was in Congress for memorabilia. years and was highly connected in We were talking about hunting for a D.C. while when there was a knock on the It was a Thursday morning and earlier that week at a cocktail party in door. It was his secretary who said, “Excuse me,” to me and then looked Washington, Dingell had fainted and at Congressman Dingell and said: was rushed to the hospital. He was “Congressman, the Vice President’s on treated overnight and released. Anyway, the Congressman was back the phone.” Dingell said to me, “Please excuse home in Dearborn and ready for the the interruption,” as he prepared to photo shoot. take the call. When I arrived at his office, he
I asked if I could stay and take some shots during the phone call and he laughed and said “Sure.” He picked up the phone, leaned back on his reclining chair, put his feet up on the desk and said, “Hello Al.” I started taking photos while trying not to be intrusive as Dingell went about his phone call. He told the Vice President of the United States, Al Gore, that he was feeling better and wouldn’t have fainted if he had only drunk a few more champagnes. After 10 minutes or so, Congressman Dingell finished the phone call by telling the Vice President, “I hope to be calling you Mr. President soon.” Wow. As I made the drive back Downriver I had a smile on my face while thinking what I had just witnessed. I had been listening to two of the most powerful men in the United States, just friends having a casual phone conversation. I remember it like it was yesterday.
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As part of the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry’s nearly 13-year commitment to “Ensuring No One Goes Hungry” and improving access to healthy and nutritious food, the pantry has debuted its Saturday Fresh Market. The Fresh Market is in operation from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at the pantry, located at 25670 Northline Road in Taylor. The weekend market does not replace the regular hours and days of service at the pantry, but adds to the total hours and days of operation, dave said Fish & Loaves Executive Director gorgon Mary Hollens. Southgate Star The Saturday Fresh Market is designed to help those with low incomes who work and cannot fit into standard weekday pantry hours. Hollens said the market will fill the need for fresh produce and basic foods such as eggs, milk, a variety of fresh fruits and other items. Fish & Loaves is a nonprofit, client-choice food pantry “Ensuring No One Goes Hungry” in the communities of Southgate, Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Taylor and Woodhaven. Each month, Fish & Loaves sees hundreds of children under the age of 18 come through the pantry doors with their families. Last year, the pantry welcomed 16,000 individuals, continuing to prove there
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“I thought we would have shown a little more fight against Trenton,” he said. “We are at that point where when we fall behind, you see heads drop. “We think we’re ready and then something seems to happen. We don’t make mistakes in practice, but we get into games and suddenly it’s a different story.” Despite the setbacks, Dobek said he has been pleased with the play of most of his players and singled out several, including senior two-way linemen Ian Norscia and Dominique Dixon. “Those guys really play their butts off,” Dobek said. “They work hard, they practice hard and they play hard.” Dobek said junior Charlie Mickell and sophomore Ryan MacDonell have also picked up their games and made an impression. Dobek also said that freshman quarterback
Chase Barbosa has performed well under trying circumstances. “There have been some growing pains,” said Dobek. “But for a freshman quarterback, he’s done well. He’s a competitor and a silent kind of a leader and I think he’s won over the older guys.” The Titans capped the regular season on Oct. 24 against Allen Park, a team that has had a Covidrelated cancellation of its own. That game was played after the Star’s deadline. After that are the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs the weekend of Oct. 30-31. Anderson is in a district with Carlson, Trenton, Allen Park, Riverview, Huron, River Rouge and Melvindale. Dobek said there may be some changes pending upsets, but right now it appears the Titans will face a first-round rematch with Allen Park.
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The 2020 Southgate Anderson girls golf team.
Southgate Anderson girls golf team wraps up season Coach Ryan Grabetz said Jordan Hunt was typical of the girls on the 2020 varsity golf team at Southgate Anderson High School. They love to play golf. During the Downriver League tournament on Sept. 17 at Westburn Country Club, Hunt’s face began to get red and puffy and a bit itchy, but she shrugged it off, preferring to finish her round of golf. “That morning, it wasn’t super bad,” she said, “but during the 18 holes, it got worse. I figured it wasn’t going to be so bad, so I was just having fun golfing. “That night, it got way worse and my dad took me to the ER. The next day, we went to a dermatologist and they both said it was airborne poison ivy.” Hunt made a lasting impression on her coach, who has guided the Titans since 1999. “When Jordan picked up her ball on the last hole, I saw her face was puffy and red. I asked, ‘Are you OK?’” Grabetz said. “It had been bothering her the whole time, but she did not quit. She had to finish.” Anderson finished fourth in the seven-team league behind Gibraltar Carlson, Allen Park and Trenton and ahead of Woodhaven, Dearborn Edsel Ford and Wyandotte Roosevelt. The Titans were usually led by sophomore Elyana Cecil and Hunt, who was the only senior on the team. The two teammates capped off the season by playing in the state Division 2 regional tournament at the historic Rackham Golf Course in Huntington Woods. Cecil, whose main sport is golf, earned AllLeague honors. Anderson’s home course is South Winds, Southgate’s municipal course. The Titans practiced
three days a week at the Riverview Highlands practice facility. “Both courses are outstanding,” Grabetz said, praising the efforts of South Winds’ Chris Grandy and the Highlands’ Mike Kettler. Grabetz said they weren’t even sure there would be girls golf in the fall due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. He said the preseason and some invitationals were cancelled. When they got the go-ahead to have a season, the schedule was shortened and compressed. Instead of playing one-on-one dual matches, teams combined to play four “jamborees” with four teams at the same location. Girls didn’t have to wear masks on the course, except for putting, but had to wear them in the clubhouse. Players weren’t allowed to touch the flag sticks on the green. And an app allowed the girls to keep their own score using their cell phone. Six girls are selected to play in a typical match and the best four scores count for the team’s total. Typically joining Cecil and Hunt in the starting six were juniors Lily Lawson and Paris Meller and sophomore Paige Pascarella. The sixth golfer in the lineup usually rotated between junior Paytin Crysler and sophomores Hailey Dupuis, Abigail Doddie, Evangelia Cunningham and Shelby Plummer. When girls golf was approved by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, the Southgate Anderson girls were eager to get started. “I was really excited for the kids and the kids were excited,” Grabetz said. “The kids want to get back to normalcy. Some thought masks would be the most bothersome, but they didn’t bother the kids
at all. They were happy to get back to playing.” Grabetz, a middle school teacher, said he has known most of the girls since they were sixthgraders. The coach said a number of the girls play other sports or take part in other activities, so he is able to be flexible with his lineup in case of conflict. Will most of the players return for 2021? “I hope so,” Grabetz said. “I really like to think the girls enjoy golf. The girls practice and have camaraderie with each other. They seem to like it. Most play all four years. “It’s weird. When we get them, most can’t swing a club. By the time they leave, they shoot in the 50s (for nine holes) and can play golf. I tell them that golf is a lifelong sport. It’s something that one day when your boss tells you you’ve got to play golf, you can say ‘I play golf,’ and you can go out and play.” Hunt’s main sport is ice hockey and she plans to keep playing on skates after high school. But she said she has nothing but fond memories from her four years of playing golf at Anderson. She improved every year and became a team captain in her senior season. “It’s real fun and all the girls are great,” said Hunt, who is 17. “Coach Grabetz is awesome. This year was really fun. You show up at the range and putt and talk about golf during practice. Then you have the matches. “I’m very glad I got to play all four years. It’s been really fun. It’ll be one of my fondest memories of high school. I made friends through this. I have no classes with anyone from golf. I wouldn’t have really met them if not for golf. So it’s really been great.”
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Disappointing season ends for soccer team
A long season that began with a pandemic and cancelled games and featured 10 losses, four ties and no victories came to a close for the Anderson soccer team in the first round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association state playoffs. The Titans lost that first-round game to Downriver League rival Trenton, but Anderson did not go down without a fight. After spotting Trenton a four-goal lead, the Titans rallied furiously, scoring four of their own in the second half, only to fall 5-4 For Anderson Connor Swiney got the comeback started. Jacob Keysaer, Jeff Hodnicki and Joey Truel also scored for Southgate, but the rally fell short; The victory earned Trenton a berth in the district semifinals against undefeated Huron League champion Riverview.
The Woodhaven boys cross country team placed four runners among the top 10 at the Downriver League League meet on Oct. 15 and ran away with the title at Lake Erie Metropark. But while the Warriors were easy winners, the Southgate Titans engaged in and won a fierce battle for second place with Trenton and Wyandotte Roosevelt. Woodhaven won the meet with 35 points. The Titans claimed their silver finish with 82 points, with Trenton third with 85 and Roosevelt fourth with 86. Carlson was fourth, just 15 points behind the Titans with 97 points and Lincoln Park brought up the rear with 133. Roosevelt runners placed second and third and Anderson’s first man -- Connor Augustin -- did not finish until eighth, running 18:01, but Anderson’s depth was able to overcome the Bears early advantage. Senior Steven Porter was 11th in 18:12, senior Connor Eccleton was 16th in 18:30, junior Alex Jewell was 21st in 18:51 and junior Tyler Fantow
was 26th in 19:18. Southgate’s jayvee team was second to Woodhaven, too, again beating out Trenton in a close race for second. Anderson won that battle 66-71. Cam
Jewell was the first Southgate runner home in that race. The varsity team finished 4-3 in dual meet this season, with wins over Trenton, Roosevelt, Lincoln Park and Dearborn Edsel Ford. There were no invitationals for the Titans in this Covid-19-altered season. Also new this year because of
the coronavirus, the Michigan High School Athletic Association instituted pre-regional meets. The Titans ran against Woodhaven, Edsel Ford, Carlson, Dearborn, Lincoln Park, River Rouge and Roosevelt in a meet held after our deadline. The top four teams and seven individuals not one one of those teams qualify for regionals on Halloween back at Lake Erie Metropark. Girls fourth at league meet The Anderson girls cross country team finished fourth at the Oct. 15 league meet, scoring 109 points and finishing behind champ Woodhaven (21 points), Wyandotte (57) and Carlson (63). Freshman Grace Buckner cracked the top 10, running 10th in 21:57. Following her across the finish line were teammates Paulina Rosas (19th, 23:32), Natalie Packwood (29th, 24:12), Anysia Correa (30th, 24:26) and Maggie Stanley (31st, 24:32)
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