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What’s happening Wyandotte ... Christmas in July, The Merriest 4 Day Event Presented by Our Lady of the Scapular Parish at St. Stanislaus Kostka Site, 266 Antoine St., Wyandotte, July 21, 22, 23 and 24. Preview Thursday, July 21, 4-7 p.m., $5 admission; Friday, July 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free admission; Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission; Sunday, July 24, by ticket only. Visit the Christmas Wonderland sale of new & used Christmas items, raffles galore & international food available each day. Reservations and $50 per person payment for Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn Restaurant Catered Dinner on Sunday, July 24 are now being taken at the parish office 734-284-9135 & Online at ourladyofthescapular.org until sold out. Visit the parish website ourladyofthescapular.org for more event information. Tattoo Paint & Treats At the Bacon Memorial District
Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, July 13 at 2 p.m. Learn how to make temporary tattoo paint in honor of Pirates & Sailors Week. MakeDesign-Wash Away. This event will be held outside. Wear clothes that can get dirty. A special treat will also be served. For more information, call 734-246-8357 or visit baconlibrary. org.
Story Times At Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Babytime/Toddler, Tuesdays, June 28, July 12, 19, 26 at 10 a.m. Join Ms. Lynne for stories, music, dance, and bubbles. This program is geared for babies and young toddlers. Family Storytime, Tuesdays, June 28, July 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Lynne for stories, music, dance and more. This program is geared to families with children of multiple ages. We are sorry for the inconvenience but you will need to register each week. Register in person, online at
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Science Alive At Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, June 22 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. The animals are taking over the library. This is your opportunity to get up close to some amazing creatures while learning about their characteristics and habitats. Registration required. You may only register for one time. For more information, call 734-246-8357 or visit baconlibrary.org. Bead It at Bacon At Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Wednesdays, July 27 and Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stop in to make a perler bead creation or Pony Bead necklace or bracelet. Must have an adult present to use perler beads. For more information, call 734-2468357 or visit baconlibrary.org.
Christ the King Community Rummage Sale At 16700 Pennsylvania Road, Southgate, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 24-25. Clothing, households, furniture, new items, tools, electronics and much more. Outdoor tent & concessions with homemade bake sale & $1 raffle bags. | “Oil Spill” At Bacon Memorial District Library June 29 at 11. Water is one of the earth’s most precious natural resources. See how pollution affects living things and their habitats as we try to clean up a simulated oil spill. Explore this and other forms of pollution and what we can do to protect the earth’s water. Registration is required. For more information, call 734-246-8357 or visit baconlibrary.org.
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The buzz about bees
Keep an eye out and lend a hand to these little helpers Elena C. Tyler As we welcome the first month of summer with rising temperatures and a copious amount of sunshine, we see new life emerge in all forms whether it be fuzzy, feathery, or fragrant. One of these life forms is our friend the bee. But depending upon the person you are speaking with, they may be considered more of a foe. The bee, classified as a keystone species, plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of its ecosystem. As humans, we depend on the bees quite a bit more than we pay credit to them for. According to worldbeeday.org, these remarkable creatures pollinate nearly ¾ of the plants that produce 90 percent of the world’s food. In addition, they act as indicators in the environment in which their presence or absence alerts scientists to when something is going right or wrong. Based upon this information, they decide as to whether or not further action is needed.
Despite upholding such essential responsibilities in the world, they are on a sharp decline and need our help. One such problem the bees face is monoculture farming (the practice of growing one type of crop at a time). This agricultural method prevents them from integrating variety into their diet leading to poor and inadequate nutrition. Another challenge they encounter quite frequently is the increasing usage of pesticides. Throughout their pollination rounds, these pesticides and herbicides are ingested which will ultimately lead to paralysis and death. So, what can we do as humans to help? According to Ohio State Insights, there are four practices one can implement. First, creating bee-friendly habitats in our yards and outdoor spaces. These habitats include plants rich in nectar and pollen such as: Bee Balm, Salvia, Hyssop, Lantanas, as well as the addition of pollinator boxes or bee
hotels. In conjunction with planting for the pollinators, the second method one can follow is avoiding the use of insecticides on lawns and garden beds. Instead, opting for more natural and organic options to manage pests and diseases. Third, is the option to eat “beefriendly.” Eating bee-friendly means purchasing and consuming organically grown produce that is grown with significantly less pesticides. Also, purchasing goods from beekeepers in your surrounding community supports their efforts in protecting and preserving local bee populations. The fourth thing, and perhaps the easiest thing we can do, is to simply not kill them. Walk away! At the first sighting of a bee, many individuals are inclined to swat and hit to deter what is deemed to be a threat. But because there are so many factors that work against the bee, anything we can do to help boost their population numbers is crucial.
The death of one or two bees could be the make or break between a healthy, booming colony and one that is struggling to stay alive and thriving. To find out more information or perhaps get involved in the efforts of bee conservation, contact the group, Bees in the D (Beesinthed.com) Bees in the D is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a cooperative effort between residents, schools, organizations, and businesses in the city of Detroit and Southeast Michigan to contribute to both the health of honeybee colonies and native pollinators, and the education of their importance to our environment. So, the next time you see a busy bee in your yard working hard, flying from flower to flower or just passing through your space, take time to admire and reflect on all the magnificent work they do for us and our environment. SEE MORE ON PAGE 13
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Bees in the D The Bees in the D organization is creating a community-wide effort to educate on the importance of pollinators and honeybees by engaging guests with hands-on beehive tours. The group is revitalizing vacant lots in the core city neighborhood of Detroit by building the Michigan Pollinator Center and Botanical Gardens. The organization has formed a Detroit Bee Highway, a network consisting of over 200 honeybee hives at 60 locations across five Michigan counties. We have introduced over 12 million bees! We’re working together to make Detroit the best it can BEE! Locally, there are two Detroit Bee Highway sites, with two hives located at 23rd District Court in Taylor and two more at the International Gateway Wildlife preserve on Jefferson just south of the Grosse Ile free bridge. Bees in the D placed its first six hives in 2016 and that number has grown to over 200 hives today. Here are some of the group’s accomplishments: ~ We maintain an apiary at Oakland University, University of Detroit, and MLK High School to educate about honeybees and their conservation. ~ Installed 4 hives and an interactive live honey bee exhibit at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center. ~ Advised ordinances in favor of beekeeping within city and urban communities. ~ Organized honey harvests to engage the public and educate about the process. ~ State of the art Hive Tracks Software used to compile data
and reports for clients and data compiled for the betterment of beekeeping globally. ~ Partnered with local businesses to use our honey in their products. ~ Place hives within community gardens to increase crop yields for enjoyment of the community. ~ Brought back the beekeeping patch to Girl Scouts of S.E Michigan ~ Ambassador with The Bee Conservancy and other pollinator groups. ~ Present to neighborhood groups to ease misconceptions ~ Work with local children’s groups, boy-scouts, and girl-scouts ~ Hold interactive presentations at nature centers about gardens, beekeeping, and other pollinators. “I would like to see Detroit become a national leader in the conservation of pollinators and promotion of urban beekeeping,” said Bees in the D founder Brian PetersonRoest. “Since 2010, I have been a hobbyist beekeeper and have come to realize that they are one of the most amazing creatures on this Earth. Sadly, if we don’t act now they will be on the brink of extinction. People do not realize the devastation this will cause globally. “I used to think that honey bees only belong in the country. My eyes were opened one day while walking in Battery Park in New York City. I watched as thousands of people walked by the BeeVillage: The Battery which is an apiary located at The Battery Conservancy. “This caused me to do some research and I discovered that honey bees are extremely productive in cities, especially cities like Detroit, that have large amounts of green space.”
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hen sitting down with a scientist for a serious discussion, you might think you were in for some boring statistics, ideas over your head, or information you don’t really care about. However, if the scientist is Downriver’s own John Hartig, you are in for a treat! There isn’t a more enthusiastic scientist in the area and he’s very excited about the future of Downriver. Since he retired a few years ago from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after decades of working to improve our waterways, greenways and even brownfields, John is busier now than ever, dividing his time between the United States and Canada working on some major projects that are going to benefit all of us. He is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research where he is evaluating the effects of cleanup efforts on the most polluted areas of the Great Lakes (https:// www.sciencedirect.com/science/ article/pii/S0380133020300824), including the Detroit River and he’s also working with partners to assess ecosystem health of the Detroit River and western Lake Erie by compiling and interpreting long-term trend data on key indicators like bald eagles, wetlands, lake sturgeon, climate change, contaminated sediments, invasive species, and more (https:// scholar.uwindsor.ca/softs/9/). Stateside, he’s the chair of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Great Lakes Way Advisory Committee and is also on the Board of Directors of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. He’s basically the scientist who can explain everything to the policy makers so the right policies, that affect all of us, can be put into place. He’s written numerous books which have received three literary awards and he’s also received over 17 scientific and service awards recognizing the dedicated work he has done studying the cleanup and restoration of the most polluted areas of the Great Lakes.
But what has John so enthused now is that all the pieces are coming together which will improve our lives, connect us back to nature, and back to each other. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is creating a Great Lakes Way (www.greatlakesway.org), an interconnected set of greenways and water trails or blueways that connects Port Huron to Toledo. You eventually will be able to ride your bike, or even walk, the whole distance, if you are up to the challenge! They are working with partners to put in more kayak/canoe launches to help reconnect people with our continentally-significant natural resources. They are also seeking a national trail designation to help put us on the map and bring in folks from around the country. Their vision is that: “All residents and visitors of southeast Michigan are connected to and benefit from worldclass freshwater, wildlife, recreation, and heritage right in our backyard through a Great Lakes Way.” All 156 miles of the blueways are complete and accessible and eventually there will be 160 miles of greenways stretching from southern Lake Huron
through western Lake Erie. This new trail will become more exciting in 2024 when it, along with Michigan’s longest statedesignated trail called the IronBell Trail (Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula to Belle Isle in Detroit), will be connected to the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Canada and the Trans Canada Trail (Pacific to Atlantic) are connected by a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lane on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. A pressing problem that stands in the way of completing The Great Lakes Way is contaminated brownfields – abandoned or underused industrial or commercial properties where redevelopment is burdened with environmental contamination. Currently, there’s the former Atofina site, the former McLouth Steel area, portions of U.S. Steel, BASF South Works, the Trenton Channel Power Plant, and the Eastman Chemical site. Considerable cleanup and multiple logistics have to be worked out but imagine all of these areas being converted into multi-use areas that open up access to the Detroit River for everyone! “The success of the Refuge Gateway in Trenton – the home of the
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge – has shown what can be done with brownfields and how sustainable redevelopment can change the perception of Downriver,” John said. Future uses of these brownfields could include parks and trails, high tech industry, light industrial, commercial, and some retail – the imagination runs wild with what could be! This will bring much needed revenue into the Downriver area. The Detroit River has been a gem in the rough for a long time, and now is its time to shine. John was instrumental in developing, along with Congressman John Dingell, the Downriver gem called the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, including Humbug Marsh and the Refuge Gateway. If you have not been there, you need to visit. There is a world-class fishing pier that extends 775 feet into the Detroit River. There are also three observation decks and spotting scopes where you can view waterfowl and the growing population of bald eagles. You can launch your kayak or canoe at Humbug Marsh and either stay in SEE HARTIG, PAGE 21
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Continued from page 20 protected waters or head out into the river. There are three miles of walking and bike trails. There is a Gold LEED Certified visitor center, which has a large section devoted to hands-on and minds-on displays for children. Along Humbug Marsh there is a mechanical audio system that you hand-crank that can entertain children with information about their surroundings. Outside the visitor center, there are two patios, picnic tables, and a playscape made of rocks, wood and rope – sort of a confidence course for children. Pedro Hernandez and his wife, Liz (one of John’s three daughters), are frequent visitors to the International Wildlife Refuge and Humbug Marsh. They went to the center a couple of weeks ago and saw about 50 people fishing off the pier when the silver bass were running. Pedro, originally from Spain, was pleased to see the diversity of people and cultures and how welcome they felt. He indicated that the center is amazing and has a small theater, a gift shop, and even an area to borrow a fishing pole and binoculars. One of the trails goes right through wetlands so kids can get up close to native flora and fauna without harming it. There is even a somewhat secluded deck overlooking the river and pier with Adirondack chairs just waiting for visitors to sit and enjoy the view and activities on the pier. While this is a great beginning, John further indicated that there is still a lot of contaminated sediment lurking below the river, and those areas were the subject of last month’s State of the Strait conference at U of M Dearborn that he helped
organize. This conference, put on by the U.S. and Canada every two years, tackles an issue that needs attention. The 5.1 million cubic meters of contaminated sediment on the American side of the Detroit River was this year’s topic. How does contaminated sediment affect us? Hartig said that sediment contaminants accumulate first in plant and animal plankton, then invertebrates, small fish, and eventually large fish. These contaminants biomagnify or increase in
concentration as they move up the food web. One result you’re probably familiar with are the health advisories on eating fish pulled from the river. Once these sediments are remediated, the water will improve and there will be fewer advisories. Currently, Hartig said the state and federal governments are sampling the sediment at the Monguagon Creek in Riverview by the Grosse Ile pay bridge to measure the size of the problem. John stated that 65 percent of the cost of cleaning up these sites is provided by the federal government through the Great Lakes Legacy Act. The remaining 35 percent needs to come from nonfederal partners. Another problem affecting the health of our water is the combined sanitary and storm sewers that are in certain communities Downriver. When they overflow during and after large storms, the Detroit River becomes polluted with raw and partially treated sewage. He suggests you avoid swimming in the Trenton Channel and the Detroit River after a major storm. Swimming is generally safe at Belle Isle, Sugar Island, Celeron Island and Sterling State Park, according to John. Good information to know as summer is finally here. Since the river has been getting cleaned up, we’ve seen a return of beavers, peregrine falcons, osprey, river otters and eagles. Underwater, there’s been an increasing return of lake sturgeon, lake whitefish and walleye. The restoration projects are not done yet, so who knows what other animals will make a return appearance. John won’t take credit for this, but he’s been a major part of it and for that, we all thank him.
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Call it déjà vu. Or, Refuge 2.0. Or, maybe a dream come true. But whatever you call the grand reopening of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Visitors Center at the Detroit River International Refuge, it’s all of that, and more. On a cold and blustery Michigan May 4th, a small crowd of state and local elected officials, media types, and long-time environmentalists gathered to celebrate the latest destination Bill site on the Detroit Stevenson River. New refuge manager, Dan Kennedy said, “We are honored today to host this event, and to welcome Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to the Refuge Gateway. We are pleased to again open the Dingell Visitors Center to complement the access to our natural areas that raises the quality of life for all who love the great outdoors.” Congresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke from the heart when she said, “This refuge was John’s dream. His vision is now a reality, and we take one more step in fulfilling that dream by really opening the visitor’s center. As a kid, John used to hunt and fish in this area with his father. It was a haven, where you could be one with nature, at peace. “His dream was to preserve this critical natural resource and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.” The late Congressman John D. Dingell, Jr. was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, He became the longestserving Representative to serve in the House of Representatives with more than 59 years of consecutive service. As champion of the environment, he was instrumental in the passage of the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act, among a host of other significant pieces of legislation. SEE WELCOMES, PAGE 25
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JUNE Overstock
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We have these England sofas, loveseats, & sectionals and many others in stock for immediate free local delivery. All prices are as stocked but all can be ordered in some other colors at the same price. Several hundred fabrics are available at varying prices. All can be upgraded to firmer seat springs & seat cushions. The current wait time for custom orders on this brand is 5 months. England Furniture offers a 10 year warranty on their seat cushions and a lifetime warranty on frames & seat springs.
Sofa $899 Loveseat $869
Sofa $999 Loveseat $969
Sofa $899 Loveseat $869
Sofa $899 Loveseat $869
Sectional
Sectional
$1999
18 months interest free on any purchase. Credit approval & monthly payments required for financing; deposit required on all orders
$2299
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 20 MILES. Minimum purchase $299