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Construction on Southgate Anderson’s new multi-million dollar Natatorium is well under way. The ground is prepped, walls are going up and the old pool area is being stripped down. In 2020 a Southgate Community Schools bond renewal was approved by voters 4,690 to 2,226 and will generate about $60 million for the district. Of that, $14.5 million is being spent on fine arts and fitness upgrades, including the building of a natatorium and weight room at Southgate Anderson. Construction on the new facility is expected to be complete by fall of 2022. Photos courtesy of Facebook

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Thank you for your service

Photos by Dave Gorgon

Circle of Honor veterans recognition dedicated outside Southgate VFW Members of the Southgate Veterans of Foreign Wars capped off Veterans Day week on November 14 by dedicating a new Circle of Honor brick tribute next to the American flagpole outside the group’s headquarters at 16200 Dix-Toledo Road.

The project – which dave features about 100 gorgon bricks dedicated to local Southgate Star veterans, both living and deceased – is a combined effort of the Cpl. Lambert A. Pfeiffer Jr. VFW Post 9283 and the VFW Auxiliary.

Post members were given the opportunity to purchase one of two sizes of commemorative bricks – 4 by 8 or 8 by 8 – in honor of a veteran. The bricks contain such information as the service member’s name, rank, branch of service, name of war and years in the service. Orders came from local family members and those living out of state.

A separate series of bricks honor Southgate residents who were killed during the War in Vietnam.

The service was held inside the packed VFW club due to rainy weather, followed by a ribbon-cutting SEE SERVICE, Page 5

The members of the Downriver Honor Guard fires off their rounds. The Honor Guard is based at the Southgate VFW Post.

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Eddie Brown (left) of the American Legion, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa, 28th Court Judge Elisabeth Mullins, Stephanie Lewinski of the Southgate VFW Auxiliary and Bill King, junior vice commander of the Southgate VFW post.

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ceremony outside. The Downriver Honor Guard participated with a threevolley gun salute and the playing of Taps.

“We gather with emotion and sincere thankfulness for those individuals who have served our country as a member of our armed forces,” said Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa. “Their collective efforts have preserved our freedoms, our Constitution and our way of life as Americans for 245 years.

“Each brick in this Circle of Honor is meant to be a reminder of that service – to celebrate the individuals who have not only been a part of our lives, but a part of keeping our country safe, stable and prosperous.”

The Mayor thanked those present for the dedication for their service to the country.

“And although your tour of duty is officially over, the VFW has created

a venue to celebrate that service for generations to come,” he said.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell said she was “honored” to take part in the ceremony and “blessed” to know so many veterans, but lamented about the sacrifices they had to make during their service and since.

She spoke about her late husband, U.S. Rep. John Dingell, who was proud of his military service, including World War II. “I look at that flag,” she said. “I’m an American and I’m proud of it,” the Congresswoman said.

“You all know what you fought for. It was Pledge of Allegiance… one nation under God… liberty and justice for all.

You protected our democracy. God bless America and thank all of you today for

what you did to protect America.”

Bill King, junior vice commander of the Southgate post, said the turnout was “quite overwhelming.” King, who served as master of ceremonies, served 24 years in the Army, including Afghanistan. He purchased a brick to honor his son Aaron, an Army veteran who served two tours of Iraq.

A retired steelmaker, King thanked members of the VFW Auxiliary for their support throughout the year, thanked the team of post members that put the Circle of Honor together and thanked family members in attendance at the gathering.

Michelle Stafford, president of the Auxiliary, said phase two of the Circle of Honor will make even more bricks

available to families of veterans and even first-responders. People interested in inquiring about the next phase are invited to visit the post for details.

The Southgate post also includes members of the former Allen Park VFW, which merged with their neighboring group once the Allen Park post was sold in 2017. A number of Allen Park family members were represented in the Circle of Honor and in attendance at the dedication.

Besides honoring veterans, the project serves as a fundraiser for the post, which has ongoing maintenance and other bills to pay, plus needs regular upgrades.

The Circle of Honor display also includes the flagpole, a bench and a statue of an eagle, which serves as a symbol of “America, liberty and the strength of our country,” said Auxiliary Secretary Beth Lewinski.

“I think it turned out wonderful,” Lewinski said. “It was an honor for us to honor them. I was moved to tears when I saw the eagle with it.”

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Gabriel Richard To Raise Funds On “Burgundy Tuesday” Article by Lenny Fritz, Gabriel Richard Junior Gabriel Richard Catholic High School will be hosting its annual Giving Tuesday fundraiser, specially branded as “Burgundy Tuesday” on November 30, this years nationally recognized day of giving. This fundraiser is the one time a year when Gabriel Richard students are allowed to use social media in class, in an effort to raise funds in support the school. This year, the money raised will go towards the installation of new air conditioners in each classroom, with any excess money going towards improvements to the science classrooms.

Last year the school raised over $56,000. The staff and students at Gabriel Richard are optimistic about the amount of funds that will be raised this year. The fundraiser, besides being a great way to help raise money to support the school, is also a competition between students to see who can raise the most money.

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Remember the “impossible pies” that were popular in the 1970s and ‘80s?

EVELYN While browsing for CAIRNES holiday recipes in my Southgate Star cookbook collection, I stumbled on an awesome cookbook I had forgotten about: “Betty Crocker’s Bisquick Cookbook. It has 17 recipes for impossible pies, plus 123 others for simple appetizers, breads, rolls, soups, main dishes and desserts published from 1930 through 2000. Many are for all-time favorites like Impossibly Easy Coconut Pie, the very first impossibly easy pie, which debuted in 1960.

The first recipe that caught my eye, though, was for a sinfully simple pumpkin pecan pie I was able to make because I bought a can of pumpkin before the shortage. I’ll substitute Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie for Thanksgiving if canned pumpkin still isn’t available. No need to worry about an apple shortage, thank goodness. The apple pie is awesome, and the only real labor involved is peeling and slicing the apples.

The third recipe I’m sharing is Impossibly Easy Chicken and Broccoli Pie, which is delicious, gorgeous and perfect for using up leftover turkey or chicken from Thanksgiving or any dinner.

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IMPOSSIBLY EASY PUMPKIN AND PECAN PIE (Adapted) 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 cup evaporated milk ½ cup Original Bisquick ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs ½ cup chopped pecans Spiced Topping (recipe follows) 8 pecan halves Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray 9 x 1 ¼-inch glass pie plate. Stir together all ingredients except topping and pecan halves. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into pie plate. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in

center comes out clean. Cool about 1 hour. Cut into slices and garnish with topping and pecan halves.

Spiced Topping: Stir together until smooth 1½ cups frozen (thawed) whipped topping and ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY FRENCH APPLE PIE Streusel Topping (recipe below) 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced (3 cups — I used Gala) ½ cup Original Bisquick ½ cup sugar ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray 9 x 1 ¼-inch glass pie plate.

Make streusel and set aside. Spread apples in pie plate. In separate bowl, stir remaining ingredients until blended.

Pour over apples. Sprinkle with streusel.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.

Streusel Topping: Combine ½ cup Bisquick, ¼ cup chopped nuts and ¼ cup packed brown sugar. Cut in 2 tablespoons firm butter.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY TURKEY AND BROCCOLI PIE (Adapted) 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces, divided) 1 cup cut-up leftover cooked turkey or chicken 1 medium onion, chopped ½ cup Original Bisquick 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 eggs Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease or spray 9 x 1 ¼-inch glass pie plate.

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Churches response to climate change: Caring for creation BILL STEVENSON Southgate Star

Coming on the opening day of President Biden’s visit to COP26, the Conference of the Parties, 26th summit on Climate Change in Glasgow, Scotland, on Nov. 1, 2021, three Downriver churches held a virtual “Christian Response to Climate Change” forum designed to raise awareness of the dangers of global warming and the actions necessary to save the planet.

Sponsored by Trenton’s St. Philip Lutheran Church and its Perennial Waters Project, St. Thomas Lutheran Church on Grosse Ile, and Unity Lutheran of Southgate, the program’s keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. Terry Gallagher, Climate Reality Leader.

Pastor Jack Eggleston introduced the Rev. Dr. Gallagher, a minister in the United Church of Christ, who was originally trained as a chemical

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His presentation was a condensed version of a six-hour workshop, based on the teachings of theologian Walter Brueggemann.

The titled question is: What is the Christian Response to Climate Change?

Gallagher focused on exploring the three urgent tasks that one must process through to respond to the Climate Crisis: Confront society with Reality; guide people through Grief, and connect people with Hope.

Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s and all that’s in it, the world, and those who live in it.”

Using photos and data, Dr. Gallagher provided example after example of the current reality measured

by scientists as it relates to global warming “Human activities have added to the greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.

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Record all-time heat records were recorded throughout the world in the last few years, Like Paris (115 degrees), Anchorage, Alaska (90), Prayagraj, India (123 F), Melbourne, Australia (121 F), Siberia (93 F).

“The trapped energy caused by increased carbon emissions causes climate extremes, disrupting the jet stream. Super storms wreak destruction globally. Ninety-three percent of the extra heat trapped by man-made global warming pollution goes into the ocean.

Hurricanes and flooding have been increasingly violent.

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Ironically, drought and water scarcity affects 40 percent of the world’s population.

Extreme droughts have occurred.

Australia’s “Millennium” drought began in 1995 and continued country-wide until 2010. Spain’s drought forced Barcelona to import water by ship from France, Northern India’s groundwater loss can be seen from space. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the “cradle of civilization” has suffered its worst drought and crop failure in recorded history.

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Continued from page 10 The United States Departments of State and Defense acknowledge that the climate crisis drives migration and is a threat enhancer. In Central America and Africa, people are risking their lives because the places they live are not safe or inhabitable for their children.

On the very night of the community forum, the ABC Evening News with David Muir ran a story about the five year drought in Madagascar and the subsequent famine that Dr. Gallagher affects more than a million residents.

Gallagher continued, “The fire season in the American West is 105 days longer than it was in the past. Just recall the horrors and devastation of recent wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington. The air pollution from that could be felt in Michigan, and as far east as New York City.”

Let’s just ignore it. How about them Lions?

John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you Love one another as I have Loved you. No one has greater Love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Reverend Gallagher then turned to the question of “what do you do, how do you respond?”

He related a personal story of the sudden and unexpected death of his beloved wife in under two weeks. He was in shock, paralyzed with grief, nonfunctioning, with three children to raise alone.

“Brueggmann was right,” Gallagher said. ‘The Church is uniquely positioned to aid in the guiding of grief.’ And in his sorrow.

“Every night for many months, the good people of St. Philip brought a meal to my front door. Every single night. And over many months, I was able to start functioning again. Following Kubler-Ross, the first stages of grief is shock and denial.

“For many of us in first world countries, we are still in shock and denial, because we don’t yet know somebody that is suffering the effects of the climate crisis sufficiently to want us to change our lives. And ultimately, that’s how we handle this crisis. We change our lives. And that’s not easy.

“So the death we are going to experience, besides the human tragedy and the devastation to the animal world and vegetation is the death of a way of life. The only way we get through this as a people, as God’s people, is that we begin to care, to modify our lives.

We have to get through the shock, the denial, the anger, and move on to the acceptance and understanding of the reality of climate change.”

Gallagher challenged the audience not to just ignore the reality, or withdraw but to find the way out of grief through action, to get involved, to move to hope.

Christians, it seems, care about others.

“As an engineer, I have hope,” he said. “It’s hogwash to say it’s too late. We have the technology, we have the solutions, and if we do the solutions, we can save the planet, and save lives, but also save money. But there is a lot of money invested in the current systems.

“The question is, what are we willing to do for our children and our grandchildren to stop this crisis? As people of faith, God will be with us on this path.”

Micah 6:1-8 “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” In the next segment, Gallagher cited numerous examples that give us hope for the future.

For example, the cost of onshore wind power has significantly dropped since 1984, while production of megawatts deployed has grown exponentially.

In Scotland, enough wind power was produced in November 2018 to meet 109 percent of their electricity demand.

Solar power capacity throughout the world has exploded using renewable energy. Even the Vatican has a solar farm to safely harvest energy. Over 180 global companies have made a commitment to go 100 percent renewable. Buildings are being built or retrofitted to be more energy efficient.

Identifying a UN special report stating, “Agriculture and the food system are key to global climate change responses, farmers are using key regenerative agriculture principles protecting and improving soil health, biodiversity, water quality, and social and economic equity.”

What gives greatest hope is that people are acting.

Particularly, young people are organizing throughout the world for climate justice.

Reverend Gallagher then asked, “What is God calling us to do? What can the faith community do

together?

“First, talk about it - over the backyard fence, in the fellowship halls, from the pulpit.

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Calling politicians, more so than writing letters. Attend local public events as people of faith, sharing what you are doing both individually and as a group to make a difference.

Next, have our voices for change heard at the ballot box, by electing candidates to support efforts to reduce practices that harm the environment, and by voting accordingly.

“There is no Planet B.” The final portion of the forum was a Q and A, led by Dr. John Hartig, PhD, former Refuge Manager for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, currently a visiting scholar at the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research.

Rev. Branden Hunt, Pastor of St. Philip, concluded the forum imploring all to be good stewards of the earth.

Hartig encapsulated the answers and action moving forward, “All three churches who have sponsored this forum are interested in partnering on actions that demonstrate caring for creation,” he said.

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This is my 53rd column for the Grosse Ie Grand. What to say? Hmmmm, what to say?

I’ve said a lot of things in nearly 4 ½ years (and I have all the best words).

I have been preaching to the choir, I have also been talking loudly in a very crowded room where no one really hears.

My words matter, my words are meaningless, it all depends PETER on how my readers see their ROSE world.

Southgate Star I see my stores as simply representative of the local and independent business world. I’m proud of my stores, but I am not just all about us. I dedicate myself to being a source of support and cheering for any business, anywhere, in which the owners are there on site, talking to people that trust them and value them.

When guests become purchasers of the day, then consistent customers and proponents for us, we don’t take it lightly or take it for granted.

We say thank you with every single purchase, and the sincerity cannot be faked. The thank you is real, it is felt. All indie stores feel real gratitude. And that, right there, is the difference in a single line.

Now, most of my energy on this front has to be kept for my own businesses. But between Love Wyandotte and Love Local, a lot of time, energy and passion have been spent on the greater good.

It is not enough for my stores to do well; the entire community needs to do well for anything sustainable to be achieved. So we never stop saying nice things about local businesses here in Wyandotte, and anywhere else we go.

We never stop telling people to think local first.

I feel a true responsibility to be a part of the solution. To be a part of my cities and neighborhoods, and the people that live here. To never disparage anything local in public, nor fail to support with enthusiasm and positive reviews, and recommendations to go there.

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But you know what? In such a fast world, with so much polarization and tension, it is extraordinarily satisfying and rewarding to be nice. It is not hard to do. It does, though, require the mindset to do so.

To always consider where we can go where we’ll be thanked and appreciated, which is, of course, the local and independent stores and restaurants.

We take pictures of meals served. We say nice things about the service, or the uniqueness, or just about anything to be consistently nice.

I have been working to foster more unity and supportiveness for a long time. Four and a half years ago, I was given the opportunity to make my enthusiasm for local businesses public, through the Grosse Ile Grand. I now get to say things that may influence residents of Southgate, Riverview, Wyandotte and still Grosse Ile. I am fully aware that for a great many people, there is nothing I can say that will actually get them to stop sending money out of state to get what they want. National businesses, including internet options, and direct to consumer brands (many of which I sell and, and am forced to cope with direct competition) have been very successful through marketing and cooperation with TV shows that keep hyping them as if they had a stake in it all.

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I cannot get my arms around indifference to this serious challenge to the economic health of the region in which people live.

The evident truth seems hard to refute: Those that pay no attention and just use their money only for the immediacy of such spending habits do not see themselves as part of the solution.

It’s not something to criticize; it’s for me to try harder to explain the difference.

I have written a few times about the idea of the disconnect between each person’s lack of awareness about the power they hold.

If you simply use the “Where’s George” idea, and imagine the $100 bill you spent bouncing around like that in just our Downriver area, being spent over and over again, you get it immediately, if you want to get it.

That money echoes around a lot -- or leaves the state. Boom, it’s gone. It is someone else’s now.

The bounce-back from the damage done to local businesses is awesome. And more people than ever before are telling me why they shop locally. I see all manner of “shop local” messages, and I know that for many, this idea is taking hold in a whole new way.

At the same time, Amazon continues to flourish.

People can’t WAIT to click and have it arrive at their door, having avoided any engagement in keeping Downriver strong, vibrant and healthy.

We’re in the time of “the proof is in the pudding.”

There are two months until 2022. It’s showtime for retailers and restaurants. Things are feeling solid and bouncy around here – how awesome to be able to say that!

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Trees often look spooky or artistic in November, reaching leafless branches toward a late autumn sky.

Although the trees look arty and beautiful, this also is a practical time for property owners to take a closer look and inspect their trees for problems or needed work.

“As the leaves fall off, you can start to see things that you might not be able to see in summer,” said Kevin Sayers, urban and community forestry program lead for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

“You can see branches that are damaged, broken, hanging or even just crossing others in the tree.”

James Wieferich, a DNR forest health specialist, said it’s also easier to spot some signs of disease or insect infestation on bare trees in fall.

“Occasionally, you will see loose bark or exit holes coming out of the bark,” he said. “In many cases, exit holes are not a major concern for tree health, but some like those left behind by Asian longhorned beetles can have major implications.”

It’s also much easier to spot the creamy-to-tan egg masses laid by Lymantria dispar dispar (formerly known as gypsy moths) after leaves are down.

Pruning Pruning can help keep trees healthy over the winter, when branches become laden with ice and snow and weak ones can break.

“Ice and snow can do pretty significant damage to any tree, but especially those that are not structurally strong or well-pruned,” Sayers said.

Look for tree branches that are damaged, broken or interfering with other branches or structures like buildings or with light fixtures. Branches that cross or touch each other or other things can get damaged or cause damage during winter storms. Then, create a plan for how to properly trim or remove them.

Remember, safety first when pruning trees, especially large trees.

Use the proper tools, wear gloves and safety glasses, and never trim branches near power lines or from a ladder.

Sometimes the work is best left to experts. Sayers recommends hiring a professional arborist for large trees or difficult situations. An arborist also may be able to suggest ways to preserve and care for damaged trees that might otherwise be removed unnecessarily.

“An experienced and skilled arborist may suggest cabling or bracing as a better option to pruning,” Sayers said.

In most cases, homeowners can handle groundbased pruning on smaller trees and branches with hand tools.

Check out the Arbor Day Foundation’s tips and guidelines for pruning.

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professional who is certified and insured, because the work can be complicated and dangerous. Don’t risk damaging property, causing injury or worse by trying to do it yourself.

The International Society of Arboriculture has a tool for finding a certified arborist in your area, and the Tree Care Industry Association maintains a list of accredited tree-care companies.

Mulch Mulch offers many benefits, and during a harsh winter, it can provide an important layer of insulation for tree roots.

“It acts like a blanket, helping to moderate changes in soil temperature and moisture,” Sayers said.

“Trees do need moisture, even in the winter, especially the evergreens. On those bright and sunny but cold days, evergreen trees will begin to transpire, or move water from the roots to the needles,” he said.

“But if water is unavailable, they can dry out, turn red or brown and result in what’s called ‘winter burn.’”

That’s why it’s a good idea to water trees in the fall, especially newly planted trees or evergreen trees and if it has been dry.

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch applied under the tree canopy is usually sufficient. It’s important to keep mulch a few inches away from the tree trunk to avoid potentially trapping moisture that can lead to decay or disease. Michigan State University Extension offers mulching tips.

Leaf litter is a great form of mulch that provides organic matter and nutrients to the soil as it breaks down. So, this fall, consider putting the rake away and mowing the leaves into mulch to fertilize the soil.

“Your trees, and other beneficial insects that shelter in the leaf litter, will thank you,” Sayers said.

Keep nibbling animals at bay Animals can also pose a winter threat to trees and shrubs.

“Deer, mice and rabbits love to munch on shrubs and trees during the winter,” Sayers said. “Deer will eat evergreen vegetation, tree buds and chew on tender branches of young trees.”

Bucks also can scar tree trunks by rubbing their antlers on young trees, especially during the fall and early winter. Damage from rabbits and mice is typically found on trunks and branches close to the ground.

If animals are a threat, you may want to consider putting tree wrap around the trunk of trees in winter.

Corrugated plastic sheathing, burlap or netting can be used to protect them. MSU Extension offers tips for deer-proofing trees.

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hardwoods, and those trees may be a good place to start. However, the insect has a large range of host trees. Look for Continued from page 19 chewed, round depressions in the bark numbers are expected to decrease in of the tree, pencil-sized, perfectly round 2022 across the state – and you can help tree exit holes or excessive sawdust-like reduce the nuisance around your home buildup near the base of the tree. These by taking a few simple steps. signs are much easier to see when Search tree trunks and undersides of leaves are on the ground. branches for egg masses, cottony sacks The spotted lanternfly also feeds on a that are cream to light tan in color. wide range of trees, with tree of heaven, “Egg masses aren’t only laid on trees. maple, walnut, willow, grape vines and They can be on anything, your house, hops being its preferred hosts. cars, trailers, pole barns, fenceposts,” During the summer, these insects Wieferich said. “The moths usually may gather in groups on the trunks or try to find somewhere that is a little stems of infested plants. Infested plants more protected from the weather and may ooze, weep or have a fermented predators to increase survival success.” odor. Lanternflies leave egg masses Locating a few over the winter, egg masses here similar in size or there is not a and appearance to huge concern but Lemantria dispar finding many egg dispar egg masses, masses larger than but gray in color. a quarter coin in If you are size within a small out and about area can mean inspecting your heavy defoliation trees and stumble next spring. upon something “Healthy egg that resembles masses could any of these pests, produce 200 to take a closer look 1,000 caterpillars and take some each,” Wieferich photos. If you can, said. bag and freeze Take a small the specimen. putty knife, a Then reach out firm credit card to the Michigan or other hard, flat Department object and scrape of Agriculture egg masses from and Rural tree bark or other Development A skilled arborist is often the best surfaces. Dump at MDA-info@ them into a bucket solution for homeowners with trees Michigan.gov or that need to be trimmed or felled. of soapy water 800-292-3939 to and let them sit for 24 to 48 hours to help identify the insect. kill the egg masses. You also can scrape The sooner we can identify them into a burnable container and put infestations in the state, the better them on a bonfire. chance there is to eradicate an “If you scrape them off and just infestation before it becomes a major let them fall to the ground, a lot of nuisance for our trees. those egg masses will still hatch just “You can help prevent the next fine,” Wieferich said. “You have to do emerald ash borer or Dutch elm disease something with them to make sure they disaster by simply following the saying, die, or your effort will have no impact ‘If you see something, say something,’” on hatch success next spring.”

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Dropping the puck on a new season The Soutgate Anderson hockey team kicked off the 2021-22 high school hockey season on home ice on Nov. 17 against Downriver and state powerhouse Trenton. The results were not great for the home team, which was shut out 8-0, but the Titans were happy to be back on the ice and back in action nonetheless. Despite the loss, senior goalie Kyle Sutherland shined in the game, making more than 60 saves. The Titans then hit the road for games against Tawas Area, Port Huron, Dearborn United, Madison Heights Bishop Foley and New Boston Huron before returning home. The Titans are next on home ice on Dec. 4 when they welcome Carlson to the Southgate Civic Center.

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Southgate Anderson winter 2021-22 schedules Boys basketball December 7 at Annapolis, 7 p.m.

December 10 at Riverview, 7 p.m.

December 14 at Roosevelt, 6 p.m.

December 16 Divine Child, 7 p.m.

January 7 Woodhaven 7 p.m.

January 11 Carlson, 7 p.m.

January 14 at Edsel Ford, 7 p.m.

January 18 at Allen Park, 7 p.m.

January 21 Taylor, 7 p.m.

January 25 Trenton, 7 p.m.

January 28 at Lincoln Park, 7 p.m.

February 1 Wyandotte, 7 p.m.

February 8 Ecorse, 7 p.m.

February 11 at Woodhaven, 7 p.m.

February 15 at Carlson, 7 p.m.

February 18 Edsel Ford, 7 p.m.

February 22 Allen Park, 7 p.m.

February 25 at Taylor, 7 p.m.

March 1 at Trenton, 7 p.m.

March 3 Lincoln Park, 7 p.m.

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December 3 Annapolis, 7 p.m.

December 7 Trenton, 7 p.m.

December 10 at Lincoln Park, 6 p.m.

December 14 Wyandotte, 7 p.m.

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January 11 at Carlson, 7 p.m.

January 14 Edsel Ford, 7 p.m.

January 15 at Monroe Jefferson, 4:30 p.m.

January 18 Allen Park, 7 p.m.

January 21 at Taylor, 7 p.m.

January 25 at Trenton, 6 p.m.

January 28 Lincoln Park, 7 p.m.

February at Wyandotte, 6 p.m.

February 11 Woodhaven, 7 p.m.

February 15 Carlson, 7 p.m.

February 18 at Edsel Ford, 6 p.m.

February 22 at Allen Park 6 p.m.

February 25 Taylor, 7 p.m.

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November 19 at Tawas Area, 7:30 p.m.

November 20 at Port Huron, 11:15 a.m.

November 23 at Dearborn, 7:20 p.m.

November 27 at Bishop Foley, 3 p.m.

November 30 at Huron, 7:10 p.m.

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December 6 at Wyandotte, 7:20 p.m.

December 7 at Monroe SMCC, 7:10 p.m.

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February 12 Dearborn United, 5:20 p.m.

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January 6 at Wyandotte, 6 p.m.

January 8 at Belleville, 9 a.m.

January 11 Deardorn, 6 p.m January 13 at Woodhaven, 6 p.m.

January 20 Allen Park, 6 p.m.

January 25 at Wayne Memorial, 6:30 p.m.

January 27 Carlson, 6 p.m.

February 10 Trenton, 6 p.m.

February DLR meet at Southgate, 6 p.m.

Bowling December 8 at Allen Park, 3:30 p.m.

December 13 at Woodhaven 3:30 p.m.

December 14 at Trenton, 3:15 p.m.

January 5 at Lincoln Park, 3:30 p,.m.

January 12 at Carlson, 3:30 p.m.

January 13 at Edsel Ford, 3:30 p.m.

January 18 at Trenton, 3:30 p.m.

January 20 at Allen Park, 3:30 p.m.

January 24 Wyandotte, 3:30 p.m.

January 26 at Woodhaven, 3:30 p.m.

January 31 at Lincoln Park 3:30 p.m.

February 1 at Taylor, 3:30 p.m.

February 7 Carlson, 3:30 p.m.

February 9 at Edsel Ford, 3:30 p.m.

February 14 at Allen Park, 3:15 p.m.

February 25 at Regionals, TBD

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