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Anderson theater group stages ‘Dracula’ The Addams Family is next
The Southgate Anderson Drama Class recently concluded three performances of the horror classic ‘Dracula. ’The tale of the blood-sucking Count was directed by Amanda Bias and Elizabeth Hanna and was staged in front of an invitation-only audience in accordance with social distancing regulations. The cast was James Hornick (Dracula), Scot Karagiaouris (Dr. Abraham Van Helsing), Isabella Vasari (Mina Harker), Gavin Gonzalez (Jonathan Harker/Captain), Adam Manic (Lord Arthur Godalming), Summer Matkin (Quincy Morris), Olivia Barnard (Lucy Westenra/Bereft Mother/ Innkeeper’s Wife), Abigail Hinzmann (Renfield), Brianna Zaddock (Dr. James Seward/”Boo’ful Lady” Child/Ivar Szekelya), Allison Hilliard (Preema Siren), Leslie Maloney (Satkana Siren), Kaley Taylor (Tairsha Siren) and Cody Soliz (Innkeeper/Jitar Szekelya/Child in Sack/Tech). “The cast was able to convey the drama and intensity of this classic tale beautifully; the audience was captivated the entire time,” said Director Hanna. “Our crew set the scene with lights and sound, and the set changes were seamless and flowed perfectly.” The crew was stage manager Reese Leones, graphic designer Logan Dillon, sound and light operators Aireana Vanmeter and Joel Bias and technicians Jason Craig, Josh Craig, Jillian Barnard and Aedan Simons. The Drama Club will also present The Addams Family on June 13, 14 and 15. “This was a show we had ready to go last March; as a matter of fact, we planned to open the show the day everything shut down, March 13,” said Hanna. “We were rehearsing until 9 p.m. the night before, thinking perhaps we could get Opening Weekend in before things really went south. “So, we feel so grateful that it seems we will be able to finally bring this production to the stage!”
The cast for The Addams Family will be Steven Hilberg (Gomez Addams). Isabella Vasari (Morticia Addams), Elana Anderson (Wednesday Addams), James Hornick (Lucas Beineke), Scot Karagiaouris (Uncle Fester), Adam Manick (Mal Beineke), Cody Soliz (Pugsley Addams), Olivia Oldt (Grandma Addams), Logan Dillon (Lurch), Brianna Zaddock (soldier), Summer Matkin (caveman), Amelia Kafkakis (flapper/grim reaper), Olivia Barnard (bride), Abby Hinzmann (50s girl/monster), Kaley Taylor (ancestor) and Allison Hilliard (ancestor). The pit band will be Emilie Fritts, Cameron Vitt, Jaclyn Barket, Frank Rasizzi, Kelsie Ralls, Megan
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Congratulations 2021 Graduating Class Akers, Christian
Altizer, Zachary
Augenstein, William Connor
Baksic, Gavin
Banks, Sariah
Barket, Jaclin
Barnard, Jillian
Barnes, Jayden
Bedard, Andrew
Belcher, Caleb
Blair, Nicholas
Bolash, Julie
Bommarito, Samuele
Brown, Julian
Brown, Kayla
Bumgardner, Brianna
Burgos, Antonio
Butterfield, Nathan
Cadrington, Anthony
Calhoun, Andrew
Campau, Nicholas
Campbell, Destini
Candell, Daniel
Castrillon-Aquino, Isabel
Chansuolme, Jade
Cislo, Joshua
Clemons, Torian
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Dixon, Dominique
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Eccleton, Connor
Edwards, Audrey
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Faber, Dylan
Faryniarz, Morgan
Fecteau, Trevor
Flint, Oriane
Fobar, Domimic
Foggs, Jordan
Gaglio, Emilio
Gaglio, Zaro
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Garza, Gabriel
Gasior, Emma
Georvassilis, Daphne
Gibson, Jada
Givhan, Joshua
Gonzalez, Ruben
Grahl, Bradley
Groulx, Jade
Hawkins, Kyle
Hensley, Jordyn
Hester, Paige
Heyer, Brianna
Hilden, Nevaeh
Hodnicki, Jeffery
Houston, Zakari
Huang, Rena
Huang, Suling
Hudson, Annalyse
Hunt, Jordan
Jackson, Breyden
Jacques, Ryan
Jankowski, Chloe
Johnson, Chica
Johnson, Shakira
Jones, Daveon
Jones, Jeremiah
Juco, Angela
Karaginouris, Scot
Kenworthy, Lee
Keysare, Jacob
Kimes, Jacob
Koerber, Zachary
Kretschmer, Haley
Kuhn, Aiden
Lawson, Collin
Leggs, Faith
Lilley, Jaden
Lockhart, Sydney
Lopez, Irie
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MacDonell, Riley
Maloney, Leslie
Manick, Adam
Manzella, Salvatore
Markland, Nathaniel
Marra, Nicolas
Mayher, Brett
Mayhew, Madison
Mc Grath, Isaac
Mclure,Brook
McMahan, Spencer
Merriman, Alex
Merriman, Jack
Michalak, Madisyn
Milner, Dylan
Mitchell, Kevin
Montano, Tanya
Neal, Abbey
Newman, Alexis
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Nicoletti, Nicholas
Norcia, Ian
Novotnik jr, Joseph
Packwood, Noah
Paczkowski, Austin
Page Parker, Phoenix
Palmer, William
Perez, Irlando
Perok, Neal
Perry, Natalie
Perry, Victoria
Peryam, Ava
Phillips Jr, Kirk
Phillips, Alexia
Pilkington, Kara
Pittman, Joel
Plummer, Faith
Pochini, Anna
Porter, Steven
Proudlock, Alana
Rasizzi, Frank
Raths, Joshlyn
Redd, Nadia
Rich, Nicholas
Rivera, Selena
Rosas, Adrian
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Saaidi, Sara
Sage, Olivia
Salcedo, Rogelio
Scheffler, Sarah
Schmaltz, Rebecca
Schubert, Nicholas
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Sensing, Dakota
Shackelford, Dezirae
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Smith, Kylie
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Stan, Olivia
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Sternberg, Autumn
Strong, Sirena
Sturdahl, Peyton
Tasevski, Stefanie
Taylor, Kaley
Thayer, Lucas
Thomas, Macella
Thompsen, Robert
Thompson Jr, Steven
Timmis, Karlee
Unis, Breanna
Vargas, Sofia
Vasari, Isabella
Vasquez Jr, Ricardo
Wade II, Adonis
Williams, Jaylyn
Willis, Logan
Witkowski, Skylar
Wittenberg, Lilliana
Wyrembelski, Skyler
Yates, Victoria
Zavicar, Megan
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Akers, Christian J Altizer, Zachary R Augenstein, William C Bailey, Madison P Baksic, Gavin L Banks, Sariah J Barket, Jaclyn D Barnard, Jillian M Barnes, Jayden Barry, Avery Bartolo, Shawn M Baumann, Kenneth J Beattie-Branam, Caden D Becraft, Gabriel E Bedard, Andrew R Belcher, Caleb W Beltran, Natalie Benitez, Jasmine M Bess, Nathaniel X Bingham, Sophie Blair, Nicholas J Bolash, Julie A Bommarito, Samuele Bouldin, Tyler J Brandon, Jovan Brown, Julian M Brown, Kayla A Brown-Jones, Juliyan Bumgardner, Brianna L Burgos, Antonio M Burke, Evan A Burns, Rileigh Butterfield, Nathan Caldwell, Brendan M Calhoun, Andrew B Campau, Nicholas J Campbell, Destini M
2021 Anderson senior class Candell, Daniel J Carlson, Cameron Castrillon-Aquino, Isabel Castro, Estephanie M Chansuolme, Jade Chiczewski, Grace M Cislo, Joshua C Clasgens, Ryland M Clemons, Torian C Codrington, Anthony J Coffman, Caeden M Coombs, Emma R Criteser, Anna M Cronenwett, Alexander W Cruickshank, Jade K Cunningham, Samuel D Dailide, Kaden Dailing, James E David, Jakob A Davidson, Jada Decker, Sebastian Dietrich, Derick Dillon, Logan M Dixon, Dominique S Doherty, Harrison A Doherty, Lily Drouillard, Ryan J Dunford, Allie N Eccleton, Connor T Edwards, Audrey C Ellis, Selena R Faber, Dylan J Faryniarz, Morgan E Fecteau, Trevor L Ferrell, Connor E Fields, Dylan R Flint, Oriane
Fobar, Dominic G Foggs, Jordan Fritts, Emilie R Fritz, Jared A Fulwider, Jeremy M Gaggin, Reyna B Gaglio, Emilio F Gaglio, Zaro F Garcia, Gisselle G Garcia, Yadira Garza, Gabriel A Gasior, Emma R Gawenda, Kimberly R Gayney, Timothy R Georvassilis, Daphne A Gibson, Jada A Glazar, Candice M Godlewski, Avery N Golding, Nathan Gonzalez, Ruben Grahl, Bradley J Grapes, Alyssa R Griggs, Guy G Groulx, Jade A Gudger, Dajah L Hampton, Daemon L Hampton, Tramon D Haugabook, Khalil T Hawkins, Kyle A Head, Kenneth B Hensley, Jordyn M Hester, Paige M Heyer, Brianna G Hilden, Nevaeh S Hinson, Brandy R Hodnicki, Jeffrey Hornick, James A
Houston, Zakari J Huang, Rena Huang, Suling Hudson, Annalyse M Hunt, Jordan E Hunter, Tyler M Iwuagwu, Michael N Jackson, Breyden S Jacques, Ryan M Jankowski, Chloe O Johnson, Chica M Johnson, Shakira L Jones, Daveon M Jones, Jeremiah J Juco, Angela M Justin, Hope A Karagiaouris, Scot C Karrick, Matthew M Keezer, Dylan M Kenworthy Jr., Lee H Keysaer, Jacob Kimes, Jacob W Klosterman, Carolina J Koerber, Zachary G Kretschmer, Haley B Kuhn, Aiden Lami, Ilia Lawson, Collin W Leggs, Faith M Lilley, Jaden J Limon, Richard Lockhart, Sydney M Lopez, Irie C Lopez-Gomez, Francisco MacDonell, Riley B Malmsten, Kathrine Maloney, Leslie J
Manick, Adam J Manzella, Salvatore A Markland, Nathaniel T Marquez, Layla E Marra, Nicolas A Martin, Carson S Martin, McKenzie G Mayher, Brett J Mayhew, Madison McClure, Brooke L McCown, Angela E McCray, Troy D McGrath, Isaac M McMahan, Spencer J Merriman, Alex L Merriman, Jack W Michalak, Madisyn A Miller, Paige R Miller, Todd D Milner, Dylan C Minella, Charles S Mitchell, Kevin Montano, Tanya Nasarzewski, Hannah Neal, Abbey E Newman, Alexis O Newstead, Madalyn E Ng, Gordon Nicoletti, Nicholas A Norscia, Ian Novotnik, Joseph L Packwood, Noah Paczkowski, Austin J Page-Parker, Phoenix J Palmer, William E Perez-Luciano, Irlando I Perok, Neal S
Perry, Victoria Perry-Crain, Natalie J Peryam, Ava M Phillips, Alexia Y Phillips, Kirk J Pilkington, Kara Pittman, Joel M Plummer, Faith T Pochini, Anna M Porter, Steven W Price II, Robert D Proudlock, Alana A Rasizzi, Frank A Raths, Joselyn Redd, Nadia M Rivera, Selena M Rodriguez, Michael J Rosas, Adrian T Rosas, Salvador M Ruiz, Herman F Rush, Sesha Rushlow, Jacob L Ryan, Katherine N Saaidi, Sara F Sage, Olivia N Salazar, Alexandria M Salcedo, Rogelio G Scheffler, Sarah L Schmaltz, Rebecca C Schubert, Nicholas J Scurtu, Alexia M Seal, Cassidy A Sensing, Dakota C Shackelford, Dezirae D Slitti, David M Smith, Elizabeth R Smith, Kylie N
Stambaugh, Chase S Stan, Olivia D Staten, Brooke E Steffey, Amanda R Sternberg, Autumn P Strong, Sirena M Sturdahl, Peyton R Tasevski, Stefanie D Taylor, Kaley A Tayse, Jordan K Thayer, Lucas E Thomas, Jasmine Thomas, Marcella M Thompson, Seth D Thompson, Steven G Thomsen, Robert A Timmis, Karlee M Tyson, Cheyanne N Unis, Breanna N Vargas, Sofia P Vasari, Isabella G Vasquez, Ricardo Wade, Adonis J Wall, Ronnie D Walsh, Hannah R Widener, Evelyn E Williams, Jaylyn F Willis, Logan B Witkowski, Skylar L Wittenberg, Lilliana A Wolske, Cameron O Wood, Landen H Wyrembelski, Skyler M Yates, Victoria N Young, Jacob T Zavicar, Megan E
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Grosse Ile Yacht Club to throw open its doors Grosse Ile Yacht Club - the 86-yearold club located on the Southeastern tip of Grosse Ile - features one of the most scenic spots on the island. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the waterfront lifestyle. And the good news is, the club wants you to join. Grosse Ile Yacht Club is having a membership drive and the club is throwing open its doors several times this summer with open house galas that will allow nonmembers to come over, check out the facilities, get to know members, check out membership options and have a great time doing it. As part of its “Summer Series,” the club will host a number of open house events, open to the public to come in, look around, ask questions and see if the club with the best view of Lake Erie is right for you. The Summer Series is sponsored by BAM Designs, Milkens. com, Grosse Ile Grand Newspaper, McLaughlin’s Furniture, Boaters Value, B&D Vacuum, Rosenau Powersports, Taylor Chevrolet, Groat Brothers, MBA Realty and the Crysler family. The first open house will be June 18. Drop by and see what the club has to offer. The club will roll out its state-ofthe-art stage and live music from some of Downriver’s most popular bands will fill the air. Listen by the club’s welcoming fire pit or the marina patio or take in the music and the amazing views from the new upper deck Tiki bar. Hang around until after dark and catch the spectacular fireworks display. Whatever you do, you are likely to feel at home. “The club is beautiful,” said Vice Commodore Will Evans, “the views are phenomenal, but it’s the people I am most impressed with. When we first came to Grosse Ile Yacht Club we were greeted with warmth and smiles. It is what drew us to the club.”
Evans said the club has a safe and protected harbor with deep water wells that allow the club to accommodate virtually any size boat. The club offers winter storage facilities, a 10-ton travel lift and two-ton single point lift for haul out and launch of both large and small boats, and pump out facility. Dock your boat here and leave your
patios all around; and the firepit. You can see out into Lake Erie. “It’s just gorgeous, really.” The expansive outdoor patio wraps around three sides of the clubhouse overlooking the Detroit River and Lake Erie. The patio plays host to both dining and cocktail service and serves as the setting for the club’s “Music on
worries behind. But the GIYC is more than a place to just dock your boat. It’s a place to meet and make friends. It’s a great place to eat or spend quality family time. It’s a great place to get easy access to the area’s best resource Lake Erie and the Detroit River. “This is a great location for Lake Erie and the Detroit River boating and sailing,” said Evans. “There is protected anchorage near by, it’s a wonderful place to hang out and it provides access to one of the world’s best fisheries.” The beauty of the GIYC is what drew member Rich Obermayer and his wife to the club seven years ago. Obermayer has lived on Grosse Ile most of his life and has belonged to numerous boat clubs both on and off the island, but he fell in love with the Grosse Ile Yacht Club. “The location is the thing,” he said. “It’s a very beautiful spot. There are
the Patio” series. The club also features a lake-facing “front lawn” with access to the water and a swim raft for those who like to get into the water. The club’s vibe is also attractive, Obermayer said. “The people at the Grosse Ile Yacht Club appreciate the history and ceremonies associated with yachting ... They like the sailing/boating lifestyle. “There is a very positive social atmosphere that we really enjoy,” he said. Another benefit of Yacht Club membership is the extraordinary reciprocal agreements with so many other clubs. The club is affiliated with the Detroit River Yachting Association - DRYA, the Inter-Lake Yachting Association – ILYA, and with Associated Yacht Clubs- AYC, as well as most Grosse Ile area private clubs and offers reciprocal services to members of these affiliated clubs,
including guest dockage and dining and use of our facilities. It is another perk that drew in Obermayer and his family. “We love yacht clubs and when we travel, we love visiting other yacht clubs around the US and Europe,” he said. And GIYC delivers that for its members through memberships in all key boating associations. Obermayer said there have been instances where friends with memberships at other local yacht clubs have not been able to secure reservations at out-of-town clubs and his Grosse Ile Yacht Club membership has been recognized and accepted. Obermayer said he also appreciates the reciprocal agreement with the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club and West Shore Golf and Country Club. Having that chance to join friends or enjoy a dinner at another fine club is a special privilege, he said. “They make it very easy,” he said. “You make reservations, enjoy the evening and they charge it to your yacht club membership.” Evans, also has a tale about the reach of GIYC membership. Years ago, while vacationing in Hawaii with his wife, Sherry, Evans used his membership to get dinner reservations at a Honolulu yacht club. Not only were he and his wife warmly greeted at the club, but they were invited out to enjoy a night of ocean sailing during the club’s weekly races. “That’s a big benefit of joining the club,” admitted Evans. “Your membership will allow you to visit most any other club around the country or around the world.” In addition to everything else, the Grosse Ile Yacht Club offers a wide variety of member special events throughout the year, including the SEE CLUB Page 15
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Continued from page 14 annual Independence Day celebration, featuring our spectacular fireworks display, Santa Brunch, Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration and Easter and Thanksgiving buffets. These events are family friendly, and open to members and their guests. There are also yearly GIYC Rendezvous, which are really group vacations taken by club members. The last one was in Panama City Beach, FL. This year’s will be in 1,000 Islands, NY and next year there is a planned trip for two nights in Key West, three nights in Key Largo, FL and two nights in Bimini, Bahamas. Need more reasons to join? The club has a list a mile long: Waterfront Enjoyment The club has a beautiful front lawn for families to enjoy, including a swim raft, for an authentic “swimming hole” experience. Deep Water Harbor A deep water harbor with 105 wells with direct open-water access to the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie. Junior Sailing Program A junior sailing program, teaching learn-to-sail and on-the-water safety to youth aged 8-18, which also includes a junior sailing racing team to foster competition throughout the Midwest. The junior program is open to both members and non-members alike. Banquet Facilities Full banquet facilities for weddings and other special events, offering a unique location with spectacular, “one of a kind” views for both members
and non-members to host your special event. We also have an upstairs venue for smaller events with spectacular views. Reciprocal Services We are affiliated with the Detroit River Yachting Association - DRYA, the Inter-Lake Yachting Association – ILYA, and with Associated Yacht Clubs- AYC, as well as most Grosse Ile area private clubs. We offer reciprocal services to members of these affiliated clubs, including guest dockage and dining, and welcome them to use our facilities. Informal Lounge An informal lounge serving a wide selection of beverages and offering a relaxed dining atmosphere. Outdoor Patio An expansive outdoor patio overlooking western Lake Erie, which hosts both dining and cocktail service, and serves as the setting for our “Music on the Patio” music series. Full Service Dining Room A full service dining room featuring fine cuisine for all dining occasions. Full Array Of Yacht Services Including winter storage facilities, a 10 ton travel lift and 2 ton single point lift for haul out and launch of both large and small boats, and pump out facilities. Special Events We offer numerous activities almost every month for more fun. Sailing is a main attraction Have you ever wanted to learn to sail? Or are you a sailor trying to quench that competitive thirst? The
GIYC is the place for you. The sailing programs - both youth and adult - are the pride and joy of Grosse Ile Yacht Club. “They are a jewel for the club,” admitted member Obermayer, himself an accomplished sailor. “It’s a wonderful sailing program, especially for the kids. We have a ton of kids and they love it.” The junior sailing program provides learn-to-sail instruction and on-the-water safety to youth aged 8-18. The program also includes a junior sailing racing team to foster competition throughout the Midwest. The junior program is open to both members and non-members alike. For adults, the club has a sailing program headed by noted local yachtsman Brian Hartwell. The club offers sessions of four classes, taught both on the water and onshore, over a one-month period during the summer months. Classes are held once a week on weeknight evenings and focus on basic sailing techniques and on water safety, using the curriculum followed by US Sailing in their learn-tosail classes. Students (members or non-members) get the opportunity to steer, trim sails and learn to safely take their boat away from the dock and return. Multiple sessions may be offered throughout the summer, dependent on interest and class size. Condensed daytime sessions can be arranged upon request. And for those who already know how to sail and want to test themselves, the club has organized Spring, Summer and Fall local Lake Erie racing programs and participates in regional Great Lakes racing events (Mackinac, Put-In-Bay etc.). GIYC memberships are very economical with great benefit. Call Grosse Ile Yacht Club at 734676-0211 and join with, “Great people, Great Lakes, Great times.”
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Here are three common causes of tense muscles At some point in our lives, each and every one of us has experienced tight or tense muscles. In fact, somewhere in your body at this very moment there’s probably a tense muscle. But what’s the cause? There are a few common culprits that we see in the practice frequently, including: 1. Stress. In today’s world, stress is around every corner. This high rate of exposure can lead to muscles typically in the back, shoulders and neck feeling tense frequently. 2. Dehydration. Feel like you’ve got a thirst you can’t quench? You might be dehydrated. In addition to dehydration, electrolyte deficiency can cause muscle cramps and tightness. 3. Medical conditions. Problems with the thyroid can cause muscle pain, weakness and even spasms. If you’re tired of tense muscles, chiropractic may help. Contact us for an appointment. Which Exercise is Best? With so many exercise options, it can be hard to figure out what type is right for you.
As long as your movement of choice is hitting all four categories below, you’re doing great! Your heart rate and breathing are elevated. Aerobic exercise is an important part of working out as it can help lower blood sugar, reduce inflammation and relax blood vessel walls. You’re using your muscles. Regular strength training should be incorporated into your workouts—but that doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy weights. Squats are a great way to engage your muscles. You make time for stretching. Keeping our muscles and tendons limber leads to increased flexibility as we age, making movement easier. You’re working on your balance. Making balance a part of your exercise routine is ideal for long-term
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I’ve been on a box-cake baking binge since I baked the Pistachio Cake in EVELYN last month’s Culinary CAIRNES Capers, following it up Southgate Star with Ronnie Padmos’ dump cake and Melva Bonis’ vintage chocolate chip cookies. Ronnie said her family loved the dump cake, which is made without a mixing bowl, requires only four ingredients (pie filling , whipped cream cheese, butter and a cake mix), and is scrumptious with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream or without. The Trenton resident said the cake can be made with any kind of pie filling or cake mix, but she likes cherry pie filling the best. A cross between a cake and a cobbler, dump cakes became popular in the 1980s, with the first recipe reportedly appearing in a Duncan Hines holiday recipe brochure. And speaking of Duncan Hines, Melva, who lives on Grosse Ile, said she got her cookie recipe off a box of Duncan Hines cake mix 30 or 40 years ago, when her daughter, Amy, was about eight years old. And now Melva is baking the cookies for her granddaughter, Addison, too. Although Melva says she seldom uses cake mixes, she considers Duncan Hines chocolate chip recipe so outstanding that she no longer bakes any other chocolate chip cookie, not even Toll House. While browsing the internet for other cake-mix recipes I stumbled on an intriguing one I’ve renamed Watergate Dump Cookies, with apologies to author Jill of kitchenfunwithmythreesons.com. The cake mix is dumped into the mixing bowl of an electric mixer and beaten with five other ingredients. The cookies are delicious, and so quick and easy as well. . CHERRY PIE WHIPPED CHEESE DUMP CAKE 2 cans (21-ounces each) cherry pie filling 12-ounce carton whipped cream cheese 15.25-ounce box super moist yellow cake mix 1½ sticks butter, melted Set oven at 350 degrees. Dump the pie filling into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Using two spoons,
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“All of our employees are important to the overall functioning of our city. But, our first responders are asked to support the needs of our residents 24/7. Many times those duties involve difficult, dangerous or challenging circumstances. This has especially been true during the past year. “Let us celebrate the dedicated work that they perform every day. This banner is a small token of that appreciation.” Mayor Pro Tem Marl Farrah echoed Kuspa’s feelings. “As a retired Southgate Police officer and council liaison to our Public Safety Commission, I have a genuine appreciation for the work that is performed by our first responders,: he said. “Having served this city for over 30 years, I believe that this recognition is well deserved and a fitting way to commemorate these national weeks of recognition in the city of Southgate.”
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Penny Penny is a rescue dog and she lives in Southgate with her humans, Kris and Dave. Penny is about 10 years old but her humans aren’t for sure since she came from a shelter. Penny has lived in Southgate for almost three years and she loves to nap with her humans and play with friends.
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I’ve mentioned this before; forgive me for repeating myself. But think about this (again): In 1965, 95 percent of all of the clothes that were bought in the USA were made in the USA. By 2005 (just 40 years later), our 95 percent share had shrunk to 5 percent. The jobs lost over that span were massive. PETER Imagine all the workers displaced, ROSE their jobs - in essence - transferred Southgate Star to mainly Asian workforces. Apparel manufacturers moved their machinery and entire factories at great expense, because they knew how fast the pay-back was on that expense. Other businesses have suffered the same fate. I don’t know how many Americans lost their jobs due to supposedly free trade, across all industries. Millions of jobs, though. And evidently, there was nothing that could be seen in that complete collapse of an industry that would have made them all stop and think a moment. Americans were damaged by that exodus. America was damaged, because nobody said “Hold on, there.” We just let so many jobs just plain go away. It’s so vile…. “Free Trade” is a term to be used with great restraint. The idea is perhaps intended to be noble, but all sorts of mechanisms are in place to protect the industries that each country feels must not be allowed to founder. We, on the other hand, say something like “Well, if China is cheaper, you’re just going to have to adapt.” “Or fail.” Government bought the mantra of “let the market manage itself” hook line and sinker. Just like they bought trickle down economics, not smart enough to realize that “bubbling up” is infinitely more effective and powerful than trickling down for the bulk of America. A market driven economy has some allure from one point of view, but ultimately, ceding all efforts to manage our financial system has damaged that system horribly.
Businesses that made such calamitous decisions to put Americans out of work so they could make more money should have been made aware that the products they would be importing would cost more due to taxes and tariffs. There easily could have been such a counter move, and what, then, would have been the outcome? Because “leadership” acted as if it had no real choice, capitalism mutated to become this current, distorted version of itself, treating Americans as disposable and expendable. This is the capitalism that has people seeking other paths to follow. Capitalism is a very good thing, when it is managed. But it has not been, nor is it being managed. Bizarrely, many people here believe that China has stolen our jobs. A very inaccurate picture has been painted, creating villains to hate.
local and independent businesses is inexorable. This is not just a coincidence. We also had companies being as ruthless as possible, ending jobs here in a substantial, cold and calculating way. Where has been the champion? Standing up, defending Americans and their jobs? Defending economies of cities that have lost all the factories and plants that once provided decent jobs for their populace? I can name a few. I can name far too few. Correcting our course is a project of such magnitude that actually seeking to fix it all is daunting, prohibitively expensive. Establishing a factory is not cheap and without government intervention there is little chance of it working anyway. I can’t see it happening, can you? Mind you, I’m only illuminating my industry. So many have been decimated by identical aims and intents of manufacturing corporations across the
Now, don’t get me wrong, I believe China is a very real problem on many fronts. They don’t get a pass from me, but the issue I am addressing was created by American capitalism, capitalism that was not controlled at all by those that should have protected America and Americans. As the process unfolded and accelerated, there was no one to intercede. Through administrations of both parties, we watched my industry and many others become a very different industry. Actually, we have watched this nation become a very different nation. As I pointed out last month, monopoly issues have played a leading role. And the pressure against
board. And there has been no effort to change the way it all works; the price companies have to pay if they transferred jobs away. This is a huge topic, one that makes people’s eyes glaze over. Macro economic stuff is hard to get our arms around; easier to just ignore it and do our jobs. When we do that, though, we abdicate our responsibility for our own earth, communities, and indeed, our very lives that are ours to shape, as long as we don’t get hypnotized.
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To help teams manage social distancing, this year’s Metro Classic Track Invitational hosted by Wyandotte Roosevelt High School was divided into two halves, with the smaller schools running in the morning and the larger schools in the afternoon. Anderson was grouped with the larger school and finished fifth in both the boys and girls competitions. The Titan boys scored 55 points to earn their finish and the girls scored 62 to earn theirs. Woodhaven took both the boys and girls championships. The Warrior boys scored 172 points to beat Roosevelt (101), Carlson (100), Riverview (80)and Anderson (55). The rest of the field finished in this order: Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Allen Park and Dearborn Divine
Child. The Warriors girls scored 142 points and topped Allen Park (132.5), Wyandotte (104.5), Carlson (76) and Southgate (62). Lincoln Park, Riverview and Melvindale rounded out the girls scoring. In the morning session, the boys finished this way: Huron, Grosse Ile, Trenton, Detroit Voyager, Cabrini, Gabriel Richard, River Rouge, Romulus, Summit Academy, Detroit Edison PSA and Dearborn Henry Ford Academy. The order of finish for the girls was Grosse Ile, Huron, Summit Academy, Voyager, Trenton, Cabrini, River Rouge and Gabriel Richard. Individually the Anderson girls won one event and did their best work in the speed events. The individual gold came in the 4x400 relay where Kai-
tlyn Valrie, Grace Buckner, Jocelyn Raths and Alvia Ensign ran 4:18.47 to beat Woodhaven, which ran 4:21.77. That same foursome ran second in the 4x200 relay, falling to Woodhaven by two-hundredths of a second. The Titans also got a third place effort from Ensign in the 100 and the high jump, a third from Raths in the 200 and a fourth in the long jump and a third from Buckner in the 400. The Southgate boys did not win any events, but they did get a pair of silver medals. Noah Packwood was second in the 400 meters and Connor Augenstine was second in the 300 hurdles and third in the pole vault. Anderson’s 4x200 relay team also won a third place medal. That group was Andrew Shields, Augenstein,
Torian Clemons and Packwood. At the end of April the Titans ran in the Trenton Trojan Invitational and the Titans did collect some gold there as Steven Porter won the two mile and Augenstein won the 300 hurdles. For the girls, Valrie, Buckner, Packwood and Raths won the 4x400 relay and the 4x200 relay. The Titans wrapped up the regular season on May 18 with the final tri meet of the year against Downriver League rivals Carlson and Wyandotte and they will participate in Division 1 regionals at Saline on May 21 and in the Downriver League meet on May 28. The Division 1 state meet will be June 5 this year at East Kentwood High School.
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She’s running gtrack for coach Sam Childs right now, but Jordan Hunt has signed and is headed to play hockey with Adrian College.
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Anderson High School senior Natalie Beltran has signed to play soccer at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Celebrating with Natalie are her father Juan Beltran (seated, left), mother Natalia Pena, Detroit City FC coach Dani Evans (standing, left), and Southgate Anderson coach Larry Lankford.
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Softball team hunts victories in MHSAA district tournament Near the end of the regular season, the Anderson softball team took a pair of drubbings from Downriver League hotshot Allen Park. In a doubleheader, the Jags won 9-0 and 15-0. If the Titans are looking for revenge, they might not have to wait too long. Both the Titans and Jaguars and in the same Michigan High School Athletic Association district at Lincoln Park High School and if both teams take care of business, they could meet in the district championship game on June 5. The Titans first face host Lincoln Park in a pre-district game on June 1. That winner advances to face Taylor at 10 a.m. on June 5. At noon, Allen Park faces Wyandotte and the title game is set for 2 p.m. While winning two straight might seen a tall order for a club that won just six of its first 19 games, two of those six wins came against Lincoln Park and Taylor, the two teams standing in between Anderson and the district title game. Heading into the final week of regular season play, Anderson owned victories this year over Taylor, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, Grosse Ile and Detroit Western (2). Baseball team looks for redemption It has been a long, tough season for the Anderson baseball team, which got off to a slow start and never seemed to find its footing. The Titans have seen a lot of crooked numbers on the other side of the scoreboard and it has added up to a painful season. But of all the losses, the toughest may have been the second game of a doubleheader against Roosevelt on May 12. In that game, Anderson led 1-0, 5-0, 6-5 and 9-6 before eventually losing 10-9. Gavin White had a pair of hits and two RBI, but the Titans did not have quite enough to get into the win column. That was the second Downriver League one-run slugfest loss suffered this season by the Titans, Earlier this year, despite crushing 15 hits, the Titans lost to Dearborn Edsel Ford 12-11.
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The Anderson softball team will begin MHSAA tournament play with a pre-district game against host Lincoln Park June 1. The baseball team will play the winner of the River Rouge-Wyandotte game on June 5.
Brennen Emans, Ryan Kruzak and Seth Thompson each had four hits on the game, but Edsel pushed across a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to walk-off the Titans. With three games left to play in the regular season, the Titans found themselves still searching for their first win. One of the best parts of high school baseball, though, is the state tournament, sometimes called the “second season.” With a few welltimed wins, Anderson could put the pain of the regular season behind it quickly. The Titans are in a Division 1 district hosted by Lincoln Park this year. River Rouge, Wyandotte, Allen Park and the host Railsplitters are all there also. Rouge and Wyandotte play a pre-district game on June 1 with the winner advancing to the district semifinal at 10 a.m. June 5 against Southgate. Allen Park and Lincoln Park will play at noon June 5, with the championship game slated for a 2 p.m. start.
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The Southgate soccer team will play Riverview in a first-round MHSAA district playoff game.
Soccer, tennis teams heading into tournament season
As the Southgate soccer and tennis teams put the finishing touches on their regular seasons, each is looking forward to the championship portion of the season. For the soccer team that means the Michigan High School Athletic Association district tournament and for the tennis team, MHSAA regionals and the Downriver League meet. The soccer team, led by U-M-Dearborn bound Natalie Betltran, wil play in a district hosted by Trenton High School. Also in the district are Riverview, New Boston Huron, Allen Park, Carlson, Carleton Airport and the host Trojans. In the first round, Southgate will play a tough opponent in Riverview, with the winner advancing to face Huron. Elsewhere in the district, Carlson will face Airport and Trenton will face Allen Park, with those winners meeting in the tournament semifinals. The tennis team was in a regional at Ypsilanti on May 20. Also there were Allen Park, Carlson, Lincoln Park, Gabriel Richard, Trenton, Roosevelt, Ypsilanti Lincoln and host Ypsilanti. The Titans wrap up the year at the Downriver League meet, May 24 at Allen Park.
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Anderson joins rowers in annual gatherings For the first few weekends of the high school rowing season, Downriver becomes the center of the universe for crew’s from across Michigan and northern Ohio. First the Hebda Memorial Challenge Cup gives rowers their first taste of on-water competition for the season and then the larger Wy-Hi Regatta follows. The Hebda was run on May 1 this year and the Wy-Hi was May 15. The races are also a chance for residents and families to get out and shake off the winter blues while watching the the competition on the water. Competing in this year’s Hebda were Wyandotte Boat Club teams from Wyandotte Roosevelt, Riverview, Grosse Ile, Trenton, Southgate Anderson, Gibraltar Carlson and Dearborn Heights Crestwood, along
with Saline and Ann Arbor Huron. The teams at the Wy-Hi were Crestwood, Carlson, Trenton, Southgate, Riverview, Grosse Ile, Huron, Cathoilc Central, Saline, Northview (OH), Perrysbery (OH), and Toledo St. Francis. The Hebda, which was scheduled to have 20 finals races, was cut short because windy weather caused unsafe conditions on the Trenton Channel, so just seven races were completed. Anderrson captured no wins at the Hebda and team championships were not awarded. The Wy-Hi was contended under much better conditions - and against much tougher competition. Local teams struggled against some powerhouse twam from out of the area that dan, but Anderson captured a third place medal in the Men’s Quad.
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