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Tom Tigani sports, too few athletes and teachers of the game, but fierce competitors,” he Southgate Star a weak feeder system. were also great competitors said. “From a pitching “It is interesting to that taught us to be perspective, I was able gain Boys’ baseball at Grosse come to a place like this,” winners,” he said. “Scott invaluable knowledge from Ile High School, like he said. “My first year, I Ferrante and Brad Gratz are Coach Zahn.” sports at all Michigan high didn’t know a lot about still mentors that I rely on. I Garza, the oldest of schools, isn’t being played kids around here. I didn’t realize now, more than ever, four children in a baseball- and won’t be this school know a lot of people or how good those teams that obsessed family, was a year. players. I just did what I’ve I played on in 1993 and ’94 pitcher at U of M from But the 2020 season - if it always been taught to do: were.” 1994 to 1998. He won one would have started - would believe in competition and The Titans won a Big 10 championship, and be the fifth under Coach fundamentals. regional championship in studied engineering while Mario Garza, who started “It took me a little bit to ’93, and in ’94 they played playing as a walk-on who his tenure with a district realize I had a great group in the state championship had to make the team every championship in 2016, of kids and our baseball game, losing to year. His sister, Christina, and would have been an team had a great run in Birmingham Brother Rice. played softball at Michigan interesting one for the Red 2016.” Garza went on to play from 1998 to 2001, and his Devils and their coach. Garza played high school college baseball at the brother Bobby pitched there Garza has worked to re- baseball at Southgate University of Michigan, from 2001 to 2004. His energize baseball at GIHS, Anderson High School. and again was exposed to brother Tom wrestled there where it had become sort of “I was very fortunate to some great coaches. in 2002. a forgotten sport for years play for a group of coaches “Bill Freehan and because of a glut of spring that not only were great Geoff Zahn were both SEE GARZA, Page3 Mario Jr. (left), Mario Sr. and Ty Garza

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Garza also spent two seasons learning from Ace Adams, a mentor who encouraged him to keep working and to never quit. He met Adams during the summer after his senior season at Southgate Anderson through Andy Green, his American Legion baseball coach in Allen Park. “Along the way I played with some great players too, some of which remain mentors and resources to me today,” Garza said. “Having a network of former coaches and teammates to reach out to is so important.” And he’s done a lot of reaching out during his 10 years of coaching youth baseball, including nine Mario Garza played for this Southgate staff in 1994 and the team reached the state championship game. years of travel baseball coaching with the Michigan Wildcats. But it was one of Garza’s former managers in the community trying to grow the game. He’s started at third base last year; Ty Garza (Mario’s son), who reached out to him to take the Grosse Ile job after implemented a similar program on the island, where who started at second last year; and catcher Ben Carter. Garza moved to the island in 2015. his youth camp for a local baseball league drew more “Those three really got thrown in there last year. Ty Jim DeSana is manager of the Michigan Monarchs than 75 kids last year. was second or third on the team in hitting. They really of the Great Lakes Collegiate Summer League. Garza “It continues to grow and build momentum,” he got a good learning experience last year, and we’re and his brother Bobby played for him, and Garza said. “We’re trying to create some excitement here.” looking for big things from them this year.” considers DeSana a friend and a mentor. Garza realizes that the success he had his first year Besides preventing practices, the statewide school “My wife and I went to watch his team play in the on the island isn’t an automatic thing. shutdown also has created issues for colleges who summer of 2015, and that’s when he approached me “Last year was a challenge because we had a big want to get a live look at some of Garza’s players. about applying for the opening,” Mario Garza said. underclass,” he said. “We started three freshmen and “Obviously the game pales in comparison to what’s “It took a little while that first year, but the team lost the district championship to Trenton. It was a going on, but (the shutdown) has created some draft made my life easy at the end of the program,” he said. tough heartbreaker of a game that went to the last out.” issues,” he said. “For example, colleges are looking at “We ended up winning a district championship. We’ve Garza said he had a number of good players coming Nate Brown.” had our ups and downs. We’re a small school, with in this year, including two college-bound seniors, But because a lot of player vetting is done by video baseball going up against tennis, golf, and soccer every Nick Chittum, who will attend Eastern Michigan, and and by email correspondence, Garza said everybody spring. Matt Groat, who’s headed to Wayne State. Chittum has a plan. “If we lose players to something else they want to continues to throw in the high 80 to mid-90 mph range “A lot of players worked with travel teams to get do, we’re going to be in trouble. We don’t have 45 and Groat keeps throwing 80 to 90. ready, now it’s all on hold,” he said, adding that the trying out every year. We’re going to have to deal with “We also have three sophomores from last year who interrupted season is “a challenge for sure.” what we get every year.” are just outstanding players,’ Garza said. “They’ve “We just try to provide online information on In order to get the pipeline going, Garza has drawn really stepped up to be leaders. And we have good training to our players about what they can do at home on his experience as a player at Southgate Anderson, pitching and really good defense. and at the gym, and just hope they’re’ staying on top where he recalled how his coaches were always out The three sophs are infielder Mike Madrigal, who of it.”

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Playing for dad has advantages, challenges This year once again finds Grosse Ile High School baseball Coach Mario Garza coaching his son, Ty, which creates a unique situation that requires adjustments on both their parts. “There’s no doubt that growing up as the son of a coach provides advantages, but that also comes along with some real challenges for the player,” Mario Garza said. “We’ve always had a good understanding of when I’m coach and when I’m dad. “We both work hard to make sure we allow the proper amount of time for both, especially the dad part. “As a coach, I look to peers that I trust to help me evaluate him as a player and provide me with an unbiased view. So far, it’s worked well for us.” Page 4 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR SOUTHGATE STAR • April 27, 2020 • Page 5 SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Find school district’s Continuity of Learning Plan online Jill Pastor department, our maintenance Special to Southgate Star department, many volunteers and the Southgate Police The Southgate Community Department. posted our Continuity of We are offering emotional Learning Plan to our website support and resources in on April 14 after it was order to support students and approved by Wayne RESA families who are experiencing Intermediate School District. anxiety, fear or stress during Our plan meets the required this time of uncertainty. components required under Families contacting us at state Executive Order 2020- remote learning through 734-249-6468 or support@ 35. The plan lays out how hard-copied materials mailed southgateschools.com may students and parents of all to K-8 students and online leave a detailed message and grade levels would be able to opportunities for students will receive follow up support access instruction remotely Governor Gretchen in high school. Teachers are together. We are going to by a school psychologist, and communicate with Whitmer said, ““Instead offering Google Meet or make mistakes; this is new for school social worker or a teachers and support staff. of thinking about strict Zoom meetings to further all of us. We are all learning school counselor. Teachers and administration compliance, we need to enrich learning opportunities. to connect in different ways. Although we don’t get to have been reaching out to focus on five “c” values - Each teacher has office hours The district continues to shake hands, high fives or families to gather some initial communication, common each week. provide free meals to families hugs, we hope that you and information from each family. sense, compassion, creativity, Through all this hard work on Tuesdays. We have your families are staying If your family has not been in and collaboration.” we know that nothing will provided over 60,000 meals safe and healthy during this contact with a teacher or an We believe that our plan replace face-to-face learning since March 17. This would historic time. administrator please reach out encompasses these values. opportunities. We need to not be possible without the to us at 734-246-4600. The plan has a mix of remember that we are in this dedication of our food service

School is a little different for everyone these days, but these Southgate Community School District students seem to be making the most of it. The district has posted its Continuity of Learning Plan on its website. If you have not been in contact with a teacher or an administrator please reach out to the district at 734-246-4600. Page 6 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR ‘Solidarity’ Public health law professor speaks in the face of Covid-19

PAULA NEUMAN bad. It’s tragic.” Right now, with the virus rapidly spreading Southgate Star A lot of what happens going forward with the through different parts of the country, including pandemic depends on what governments and Wayne County, we need to adhere to the state’s rofessor Lance Gable has been warning people do, he said. stay-home order, use good hygiene, listen to the public and the government for many “We can take steps to greatly reduce its scientists, and support each other as much as years that the nation is not prepared to impact,” Gable said. “We need to keep these possible, Gable said. handle a pandemic. (stay at home) measures in place for much “We have to have some measure of social PAn associate professor of law at Wayne State longer than two weeks to stop the outbreak from solidarity,” he said. “We’re in this together.” University and an internationally known expert growing, and we’re not going to be out of the We also need to make sure there’s a on public health law and bioethics, Gable has woods at that point either. The virus isn’t just moratorium on home evictions and utility a master’s degree in public health from The going to go away. The strategies we should use payments for those without resources, and Johns Hopkins University and a law degree from are testing and targeted self-separation. The make sure people have access to extended Georgetown problem is that we need to have the political will unemployment benefits to support everyone and University Law and social will to do that.” keep them safely at home, he said. Center. With widespread testing for the virus, “Our poorest communities are going to be He has measures such as stay-at-home orders and school affected the worst, and they’ll have the least published and business closings can be targeted to only the opportunity to access the programs to help,” books and areas where they’re necessary. It’s what should Gable said. journal articles have happened months ago in Washington State, “There are many possible end results to this on pandemic when the virus first got a foothold in the country, situation — everything from society falling apart preparation, and he said. to having a much greater cohesion. I think people also articles in Even now, with extensive testing, “we could tend to support each other and are more willing more popular allow more things to get closer to normal without to help others when times are dire. Hopefully, publications, spreading the disease the way it’s spreading that’s actually what happens in this crisis, as well. including “Three now,” the professor said. “It’s kind of what they We need ways to help each other socially and Ways the U.S. did in South Korea.” financially.” Should Prepare A significant shortage of tests for the virus was The $2 trillion federal relief bill enacted March for the Next the case early in January, and there still aren’t 28 is a good start, but we’re going to need more, Flu Pandemic” enough tests nationally. Testing availability today Gable said. in Salon. varies by state. One problem early on was that “It’s going to take a long time to recover from com and The the initial test kits from the Centers of Disease this,” he said. “We really need to have support Conversation Control and Prevention were faulty, Gable said, systems in place that can help people survive — in 2018. In and the federal government seemed to have a financial support, health care. The more we can 2012, he led a “lack of urgency” about the matter, declining to reassure people that we’re not going to let them committee for use kits from other nations. fall through the cracks, the better. We’ve got to the Michigan “Other tests were being used effectively in adapt and think about how we can find support Department of other countries, but we decided we were going to for the people in our communities.” Community make our own,” he said. In the short term, the pandemic will “require Lance Gable Health to create Now, with the virus widespread, some our government to be much more aggressive in a set of ethical guidelines to assist the healthcare hospitals, including those in Wayne County, are providing social support for people,” Gable said. system and public health officials if they have short of equipment, including ventilators, to deal “Even if we miraculously have this thing to ration resources such as ventilators during a with the crisis, and are facing difficult choices in control in a year or a year and half — public health emergency. of just which patients will get resources. Those maybe we have a vaccine — even under Now the nation faces the Covid-19 pandemic decisions ethically can’t be based on factors those circumstances, we’ll have gone through health emergency, and an increasing number such as ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability significant trauma. Tens of thousands of people of situations where hospitals are running out of statuses unrelated to the immediate prognosis, are going to die. Our society is going to take resources to treat patients. Gable said. years to recover from this. But public health guidelines, including an “We can’t use it as a reason to devalue the “I can’t imagine this doesn’t change our Obama-era National Security Council playbook overall lives of people who have chronic health politics. I think it’s inevitable that it will. We’re on fighting pandemics, were ignored by federal conditions,” he said. “Health care workers are going through a situation that affects many officials for months. confronting this. These are such tough situations fundamental aspects of our society. I think “As somebody who’s worked on these issues to try to work through.” inevitably, in the long term, it will look different. for 20 years, it’s incredibly frustrating,” Gable The health care system has to have capacity We should be thinking about how to make our said. “We’ve been planning for years and for situations that aren’t related to the virus, too society better. We may end up better in the long years. To see that not being used is incredibly — heart attacks, strokes, emergency surgeries, he run, but that’s going to take some very deliberate frustrating. We could have made it so much less added. action. We can’t let this happen again.” SOUTHGATE STAR • April 27, 2020 • Page 7

For those in pain, some Anderson’s Isis Antio wins natural help for carpal tunnel Did you know that chiropractic isn’t just for addressing prestigious scholarship spinal issues? Paula Neuman In fact, many chiropractic techniques help benefit other parts Southgate Star of the body. We’ve helped joints of the knees, ankles and even wrists. Isis Antio, Southgate For those who have jobs that require constant use of their Anderson High School hands, carpal tunnel syndrome is a concern. Symptoms can drum major and graduating include tingling, numbness and pain in the hand and wrist. senior, has been awarded a This type of repetitive stress injury can occur when the Winter Guard International median nerve gets compressed in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. scholarship. Fortunately, there are natural ways to manage carpal tunnel “She’s been our rock for syndrome without resorting to surgery. If possible, rest the the last five years,” said affected hand and wrist and consider wearing a wrist support. Brendan Walter, director of Apply ice to the affected area to reduce swelling. Even the school’s band and choir. better, consult our practice and see if your wrist could benefit “She’s kind of helped shape from a precisely delivered adjustment. We’ve helped many our program into what it is with carpal tunnel symptoms. now. She got the award over probably a thousand kids. Sciatica prevention strategies She definitely deserved it.” Sciatica is a burning, persistent pain that runs from your Nonprofit WGI is the lower back through the buttock and down into one or both legs. governing body for indoor Although it can’t always be prevented, there are some simple color guard, percussion and strategies that may help. wind instrument activities. Aim to maintain proper posture and a healthy weight. It’s The organization holds also a good idea to avoid sitting for long periods of time. competitions that draw more If you have a desk job, be sure to get up and walk around than 33,000 participants at periodically. Even better? Consider getting a standing desk. the regional level. Michigan If you need to move heavy objects let your legs, not your has more than 75 sanctioned back, do the work. Be sure to bend your knees and ask Winter Guard teams, and someone to share the load with you. Anderson’s varsity team Exercising regularly is not only good for your health but is among the best of them. your back too. When your back is strong, you may avoid In 2016, the team was the experiencing sciatica. top scholastic champion in Oh, and regular chiropractic checkups may also help prevent the Michigan Color Guard Isis Antio sciatica. Circuit. was supposed to be over. “Making music has always Antio’s $1,000 award is “The WGI season ending is been very rewarding to me,” Add some green for a healthier the Fred J. Miller Memorial what hit me the hardest first,” she said. “I love working for environment Scholarship, awarded to an she said about the impact of weeks on pieces and finally Eating a plant-based diet may reap health dividends. But outstanding student majoring the school closings. “It was seeing and hearing it all come surrounding oneself with plants may improve your health too. in music education. the best season I’ve ever had together. It’s really beautiful. There’s no need to turn your home into the Amazon “This is one of the most and probably the best show Music is like an escape, a rainforest. Positioning plants throughout your home or prestigious scholarships I’ve ever performed. The break from everything else, workplace may help improve your health in small, yet awarded by WGI,” Walter Michigan Youth Leadership and time just to create.” significant ways. said. conference announced its She is grateful to her Can a humble houseplant really help improve health? Antio is not just a drum cancellation for the 2020 grandparents, Leslie and Plants improve air quality by removing toxins in the air major. She plays French horn conference. Drum Corps Andrew Emond, and to the and adding oxygen. Some plants are also thought to absorb in the school band and loves International cancelled their school’s band directors and electromagnetic radiation created by computers and other to sing, as well. Choir and summer tour. Lastly, my music education staff. electronics. band are her favorite subjects senior year ended. A lot of “They have taught me so Feeling under the weather? Indoor plants may help diminish in school. really amazing things in my much and have been there coughs, sore throats and other illnesses related to the common Her senior year — like life were ended, but I know for me when I needed it,” cold. those of so many, many that next year it’s all going to Antio said. “They are all The reason? Plants help to increase humidity levels. Looking other students — came to an come back even stronger.” so passionate about what to subtract stress from your environment? Plants may help early, abrupt end due to novel Next year she’ll attend they do, and it’s inspired me provide a soothing, calmer atmosphere and boost your mood corona virus school closings Oakland University, majoring to further my education in too. in Michigan and across the in both music education and music. nation. The school closing performance. Antio has been “I look forward to new ~ Cousineau Chiropractic ended Antio’s last season of playing a musical instrument experiences as I continue my WGI competition before it since the sixth grade. music career.” Page 8 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR

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St. Onge How does she feel about learning at “Our teacher also sent home packets NEuMAN wasn’t sure how that would go, but it’s home? of work,” Jack said. “We’re going to Southgate Star working out well. “I miss recess and all my friends,” turn it in when we go back to school.” “I taught my first class to my babies Ellie said, “but I like that there aren’t a He likes learning from home, he chools are closed to — 3- and 4-year-olds — and it was lot of distractions. A lot of the kids are added. stop the spread of the so cool,” she said. “At first, I thought distracting.” “I can take a break whenever I want,” Covid 19 virus, but it was going to be really challenging “She’s done a lot actually,” Wise said. Jack said. “But I miss not being able to kids are still learning at — I’m not the most home. technology-oriented They’re taking person — but it was online classes and so simple and so doing the work good.” teachers send home to them in a number Having her kids at of innovative online ways. And in some home all day is fine Scases, the learning is going beyond with St. Onge. standard schoolwork. “I’m used to having The situation is particularly a little more quiet, challenging for parents who aren’t used but I actually enjoy to serving as teachers, but the kids seem having my kids at to be taking it in stride for the most part. home,” she said with Anne St. Onge of Grosse Ile is mom a laugh. “I’m kind to second-grader Mary and first-grader of a homebody. It’s Owen, who are students at Parke Lane challenging in the Elementary School. The kids can’t go to sense that they want class now, but their teachers have sent to go see their friends home resources and are using Seesaw and play, but they for Schools to communicate online with understand in their their pupils. own way that they “Owen listens to his teacher (Kallie can’t right now.” Davey) read a couple of books,” St. For Wyandotte Onge said. “She’s reading stories to her parents Kelly Wise class that way. It’s really nice.” and Chad Kellogg, The children are doing math games having their children online, too. — fourth-grader And Mary’s dance classes through Ellie and fifth-grader the Trenton School of Dance, where St. Jack — learn at home Onge teaches, haven’t missed a step. has been challenging. Dance school Director Meredith The parents were Shamanski started online classes for her working full-time students on March 16. until the state’s March “I’m sort of blown away by the 23 stay-home order director’s timeliness on this,” St. Onge for nonessential said. “My daughter didn’t miss a dance employees. class, which is incredible to me.” “It’s very difficult,” Wise said. “You “It’s too bad we can’t get to the library. see my friends.” Using Zoom, dance instructors had can’t make babysitters teach your kids. We have books at home on famous Ashley Locke-Herald of Wyandotte their students set up a home studio with So when we got home from work, we people, and they’re reading one of those is using the Khan Academy website space to move and a chair instead of got busy.” a day.” to teach her second-grader, Malik, a barre — all in sight of a computer Ellie Kellogg, 9, is in Brittany She and Chad are taking advantage of who normally attends Washington screen. The instructors conduct their MacGraw’s class at Jefferson the school closing to teach the kids more Elementary. classes over Zoom in a video conference Elementary School in Wyandotte. than schoolwork, she added. Locke-Herald majored in elementary call, and the students can see what to do “My teacher has been putting “We’re teaching them cooking and education at Eastern Michigan and also be connected with each other. assignments on Google Classroom, how to clean better — life skills,” Wise University, and had classwork there “Mary is used to going to dance every and I’ve been doing them,” Ellie said. said. “Ellie made deviled eggs all by about online teaching. She doesn’t work week and seeing those people, and now “She also uses ReadWorks and puts herself yesterday!” she’s still able to see those people,” St. assignments on there. You have to read Jack Kellogg, 11, is in Terry SEE COPE, Page 10 Page 10 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR

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each pupil and the pupil’s parents or If schools are funded for the rest of guardians will need to meaningfully the year, then all employees need to access the alternative modes of PAULA instruction included in the plan.” be paid. No one should be penalized NEuMAN Educators are allowed to be in a Southgate Star because of Covid-19. school building to accomplish that ~ David Heckler The Covid-19 virus-caused closing plan as long as they adhere to social- of schools raised all sorts of issues, and distancing rules, and parents are allowed also is shining a spotlight on existing to visit schools to pick up packets for school closing — a senior prom, a Teachers have questions, too. inequities in education. their children. kindergarten fly-up ceremony, a formal Standardized tests for the year have So said the experts during a March Besides finding ways to reach graduation. And educators and school been waived by the federal government, 31 online Education Town Hall students, educators also are preparing social workers need to find ways to help and the experts agreed that was positive, hosted by state Rep. Darrin Camilleri meals and passing them out to children families who will be dealing with the but many other education requirements (D-Brownstown Twp.) with the help who are used loss of their jobs and with “significant remain to be considered due to the of State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud to being fed crisis,” including the deaths of loved closings. (D-Dearborn), Michigan Education one or two ones. “We have to have a waiver of the Association President Paula Herbart meals a day Hecker stressed the importance of required days (for a school year) and and American Federation of Teachers at school, “that connection between the teacher and the 75 percent rule (that applies to the Michigan President David Hecker. Herbart said. the support staff and the students — that number of students in class),” Hecker Questions — typed in to the live Hammoud the student knows the teacher still cares said. “There are some issues that directly Zoom video conference by participants said, “We have about the kid.” affect the women and men who educate at home — were many. An executive seen educators Students in special education are our children. If I need to be recertified, order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued go above and particularly at risk without classes and how is that going to work if I can’t do the next day offered some answers. beyond, really services provided by schools, the experts the classwork? What’s going to happen Hecker “We know there are a lot of questions put their minds said. As it stands, those kids often are to evaluations?” about what will happen with our together and come up with out-of-the- not getting the sessions they need with The governor’s order permits school schools,” sad Camilleri, whose district box resources for their students.” occupational therapists, speech therapists superintendents “to issue a temporary includes Grosse Ile. “How do we move The governor ordered that schools and other one-year teaching certificate to an forward as a state, making sure that continue the food distribution to eligible specialists. otherwise qualified individual who is every child has access to education?” children. “Those are unable to take an appropriate subject In the wake of the statewide school “The big question we keep getting is the kinds of area examination….” closing, teachers are working hard to the timeline,” Camilleri said. things that The order also allows educators offer lessons to kids online in innovative When can kids and educators go back have to be and school staff be paid for the rest ways, but handing out paper packets of into classrooms full-time? It all depends considered,” of the year, and to continue pension schoolwork is important, too, the experts on the virus. Herbart said. accumulation during the time schools said. “This is a public health crisis first,” he “It’s still up are closed. “Our state — our country — has said. “We need to make sure our students in the air “If schools are funded for the rest of a digital divide,” Hecker said. “An and our educators are safe. It’s not whether we’ll the year, then Herbart estimated one-third of kids don’t have going to be possible for every student to even be able all employees hardware or connectivity to go online…. receive everything they need.” to meet those needs.” need to be Low-income communities are less The virus situation has exposed Hecker said, “The special education paid,” Hecker likely to have families with this kind of “vulnerabilities in our education,” piece of the puzzle is the hardest piece to said. “No access…. We don’t want to widen that Hammoud said. “The more this grapple with because of the needs those one should divide, but at the same time, we want progresses, the more problems we’ll students have.” be penalized every student to get the best education identify and the more solutions we’ll put What about SAT tests, normally taken because of they can. That is a real struggle.” our heads together to address.” in the spring by high school juniors Covid-19.” Even handing out paper packets of The legislators and educators agreed and required by many colleges for The schoolwork can be problematic given with the governor’s decision to close admission? Camilleri legislators and the current setting of “social distancing.” schools for good this school year and to Union leaders advocated for the state educators also “Who puts them together; how do graduate already passing high school to allow those students to take the SAT agreed that many solutions, as they are they get printed?” Herbart said. seniors and promote students already tests in the fall, and the governor’s order realized, should be tailored with input And how are they delivered to on-course to a new grade instead of allows for that. from individual school districts. children’s homes? weighing the decision every two weeks Will there be summer school this “One thing we are consistently “This is going to take so many of us to see if reopening schools earlier might year? advocating for is local control,” to think in new ways,” she said. be possible. “That’s more of a health question than Camilleri said. “This is not a one-size- The governor’s order requires school “Children cannot handle that kind of an education question,” Hecker said. “It fits-all situation.” districts to come up with a plan by insecurity,” Herbart said. depends on where we are. Is it safe for The governor’s order related to K-12 April 28 to “provide alternative modes But much will be lost. She said people to get together in a classroom in education in the wake of the virus can of instruction other than in-person students and parents will need to grieve the summer? And do people think it’s be read at Michigan.gov/Whitmer. It is instruction and a summary of materials for what they will miss by the early safe?” order No. 2020-35. Page 12 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR Florida Keys Vacation! Beautiful Two Bedroom Condo in Key Largo From Only $ * Per 210 night ahhhhh, you’re on vacation… Your morning in paradise starts with sipping your coffee sitting at your nautical teak table overlooking lush tropical landscaping on your private balcony or taking a short stroll to the tiki hut at the end of the pier to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. The perfect start in paradise. 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Southgate summer events are cancelled Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is believe that it would be imprudent to promote large with thoughtful judgement that the City of Southgate public gatherings at this time.” is cancelling our upcoming Heritage Days festivities Council President John Graziani added, “Having scheduled for mid-June, as well as, our annual grown up here, like the Mayor and several of my “Market in the Park” and outdoor summer Concert council colleagues, Heritage Days is a part of our Series. history. It is unfortunate that we will not be holding This decision was difficult to make since Heritage it this year, but we must be concerned with public Days has been a popular event for the past 45 years. safety.” But, we needed to put the safety of our residents, Mayor Kuspa further said, “although the festivities employees and guests above all else. have been cancelled for this year, we sincerely “The virus has changed our lives in many ways,” hope that we will all be back and in good health to said Mayor Joseph Kuspa. “We all want things to get celebrate Heritage Days next summer.” back to normal as soon as possible. But we sincerely

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If you’re a label reader, you probably have noticed QUICK AND DELICIOUS CRANBERRY 1 tablespoon dried parsley that the labels on many food purchases have changed. CHICKEN 1 cup (1 can) diced mango, drained That’s because the Food and Drug Administration (Adapted) Combine the curry powder, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, required that large manufacturers of food update their ¼ cup chopped onion and the pepper. Rub the mixture into the both sides of labels by 2020, and smaller companies by 2021. 1 tablespoon olive oil the chicken tenders and set aside. In a large, non-stick According to the FDA, the changes reflect the 1½ pounds chicken tenders skillet, combine the chicken broth, water and wine realistic current eating habits of ¼ cup ketchup or apple juice with the rice. Stir in the brown sugar, Americans and provide scientific 1 teaspoon dry mustard dried parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sir in information to help consumers make 16-ounce can whole-berry cranberry sauce the chopped mango and arrange the chicken pieces on healthier choices in their diets. 1/4 cup brown sugar top of the rice. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat Serving sizes and calories are now 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes and remove from in bolder type and are based on what In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until clear. Add the heat. Let stand, covered, until all of the liquid is EVELYN people actually eat and drink. chicken and cook about 5 minutes on both sides. In a absorbed, at least 5 minutes. CAIRNES The makeover eliminates Vitamins small bowl, combine ketchup, dry mustard, cranberry * * * Southgate Star A and C, because research shows that sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Stir until combined If you just can’t wait until the blueberry season deficiencies in those nutrients are rare and pour over chicken. Cover and cook about 20-25 arrives, consider making my easy recipe for blueberry today, but Vitamin D and potassium are added because minutes. Serve over white rice with green beans for a cobbler, which I demonstrated many years ago at the consumers don’t always get enough of either. colorful plate. Chicken thighs can be substituted for Michigan State Fair. You won’t believe how easy it is. The new label doesn’t list calories from fats, tenders with adjusted cooking time. because studies show the type of fat consumed is more EVELYN’S EASY BLUEBERRY COBBLER important than the amount. CURRIED CHICKEN WITH MANGO RICE Blend together 1 can blueberry pie filling and ¼ to * * * (Adapted) 1/3 cup water, depending on consistency of filling. Although I love to cook and bake, I don’t like to 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste Heat until mixture boils, then add 1 teaspoon lemon spend all day in the kitchen. So, I’m always on the 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided juice and pour into a 1½-quart baking dish. Set aside. lookout for quick and easy recipes. Two of my favorite ¼ teaspoon black pepper For batter, in a small bowl, combine 1 cup Bisquick main dishes that fill the bill both feature chicken 1 pound chicken tenders and ½ cup Pet Milk, mixing well. Drop onto filling in tenders and rice Both are cooked for only about a 1 cup chicken broth four portions. Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes, half hour. Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted ½ cup water or until golden brown. in the second, but will take longer to cook. I like the ½ cup white wine (I used apple juice) dish with Major Gray’s Chutney on the side and a 1 cup long-grain white rice HAPPPY COOKING! sprinkling of dry roasted peanuts. 1 tablespoon brown sugar (Contact me at [email protected])

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The disorientation that has resulted from this sharp, stark line in history is felt by everyone. So many of our markers of normal are - at best suspended - and will be found in many cases to have been relegated to the distant past of early March 2020. The speed of our transition away from our various norms has been breathtaking (literally, unfortunately). As I begin to write this on March 26, only three weeks have passed since the news stopped for any other topic. The damage wreaked upon our civilization is already shocking and yet is still only looming. The real fallout has not Remember to support your local businesses as much as you can now, and especially after the social distancing order is occurred; it is anticipated and lifted. is being braced for, but it is still only theoretical in our of respect and appreciation. scarier. at all. Right now, not much away by means of national experience. I still don’t know It’s called bravery, even if it is I resisted the urgings to makes sense, period. chains or internet options. anyone that has been stricken, motivated by fear. hunker down, shut down, stay By the time of the next With so much now on the although it is only one or two My stores complied with home, and I am now feeling edition of these publications, line, I am urgently hoping, steps removed. At any time the mandate, of course, but did the nerves of it all. I am not I hope to be writing about no, I am assertively predicting that could change - for all of what we felt we had to do until panicky, but respectfully things that are going on as we that when the chips are down us. Tuesday, March 24 by staying fearful, and additionally, I experience the waning days of and it will be even more Financially and open. am so intensely aware of the this assault on our civilization. true that every meal served operationally, we don’t yet Being as smart as possible, havoc that is being wrecked I hope now that this is not makes a massive difference, know the residual impact of wiping and disinfecting on the machine that makes our wishful thinking. Our year was when every item purchased at the shutdowns. incessantly. We didn’t want nation work. beginning auspiciously, with any indie business is also an Wrangling aside, it really is to tell our team it was time, What happens when we both stores feeling a sense of investment in our own slice noteworthy for the U.S. Senate and we have expenses that do finally get the notification that optimism for 2020. of heaven, our Downriver to have passed a bill of this not stop when the doors stay it is safe to begin carefully Until March 10 or so, residents will rise to the magnitude as quickly as they closed. I was personally very returning to work and half this was not on very many occasion, once they are able. did. upset by the looming edict to the restaurants and shops and people’s radar screens. As this And don’t think I don’t feel It remains to be seen how shut bars and restaurants down services that once provided does subside, enabling the that sort of pain for us all, many of the bars, restaurants and tried to support them our area with those things process of restoring normalcy, too - the effects of reduced or and shops that have been before they did. It’s my DNA. cannot share in that re- the independent and locally eliminated pay are not to be closed by edict will not be able Small business is my opening? owned businesses of our minimized. to re-open; hopefully, this bill passion, whether it be mine It’s not an abstract question. Downriver area are going to Please stay safe, my friends. will include meaningful and or anyone else that creates I ask that you consider that be in greater need of support Before any of the stuff I write readily available relief so as a niche, nurtures it, fans and let it sink in just how than ever. about can mean anything to truly help. Let alone all the the flame and develops devastating this has the You know that’s why I write at all, our people must be actual people that will need a following. This is my capacity to be, on top of the these columns; to advocate healthy, have to be alive and help staying afloat. definition of capitalism. I love taking of lives. And yet, the for small, as the very best well and able to make the at SOUTHGATESTAR.COM Read and Save Those businesses that bit the it, participate in it and defend business community that means of ensuring a vibrant decision to “buy local.” bullet and shut down before it at nearly all costs. includes mine does have to local economy. To get as People first, business being mandated and those that I say “nearly” because the be second to the primary call many people as possible to somewhere after that. curtailed all operations when stories are already scary, and to protect the people that realize their own power in that Be mindful that fear is they could have remained by the time you read this, patronize these businesses. process, and not deflate our everywhere, so be kind and open are particularly worthy they are predicted to be much Nothing else makes any sense bouncy ball by sending dollars thoughtful. We are Downriver. Page 18 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR Like Us On Facebook : SOUTHGATE STAR SOUTHGATE STAR • April 27, 2020 • Page 19 Drive-through testing site at Sam’s Club First responders, frontline workers, those with symptoms are a priority To assist with the nationwide effort to increase the availability of secure COVID-19 testing sites, the City of Southgate is pleased to join in this vital partnership. ~ Mayor Joseph Kuspa

Photos by Larry Caruso COVID-19 drive-through testing schedule appointments for those individuals that container on their way out of the drive-thru site. site began operating in the parking meet CDC eligibility for the testing sites. n Quest Diagnostics will handle processing test lot of the Sam’s Club on April 16. Once on site, those being tested will need to stay samples and communicating results to those tested The site is supported by Walmart, in their cars for verification of eligibility criteria, ID and applicable departments of health. Quest Diagnostics and local check and a self-administered test.The site will be n Testing is not available inside Walmart stores or authorities and testing is offered staffed by volunteers, including Walmart health care Sam’s Clubs. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to those who are exhibiting professionals and Quest employees. For the safety n Any questions regarding testing and Asymptoms of COVID-19, and all health care of all those on-site, the test site is not available to appointments, please call Quest’s dedicated providers and first responders, whether or not they those who walk up. COVID-19 line at 866-448-7719, Monday through are experiencing symptoms. “To assist with the nationwide effort to increase Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Individual test results are expected within an the availability of secure COVID-19 testing sites, n While individuals who are tested are awaiting average of two days.This is the first COVID-19 the City of Southgate is pleased to join in this vital results, please follow CDC guidelines and take steps testing site in Southgate. partnership”, said Mayor Joseph Kuspa. “Localizing to help prevent the virus from spreading to people in “The key to beating COVID-19 is to make testing our testing capacity will also allow our medical and your home and community. available to everyone who needs it,” said Wayne public safety personnel to be tested more efficiently. • • • County Executive Warren C. Evans. “Wayne County We all have the goal of saving lives and more testing “Walmart is part of the community, and we are has been hit hard with cases and providing barrier will greatly assist with that important effort.” proud to help support the expansion of COVID-19 free testing opportunities all across the county • • • testing in Southgate during this unprecedented will help in saving lives. I am thankful for the Details regarding the testing sites: time,” said Erik Hingst, Walmart Public Affairs partnership with Walmart and the city of Southgate n The site will use a self-administered nasal swab Director for Michigan. “We are grateful to our in continuing our efforts to combat this virus.” test that will allow those being tested to swab their associates who keep our stores running, our Testing will require an appointment through own nose onsite while in their vehicles, observed pharmacists who support these testing sites, and at 734-282-3939 us know Let or Fundraiser? an Event Have Quest’s MyQuestTM online portal and app, www. by a trained medical volunteer to ensure the sample to Quest and local officials as we work together to MyQuestCOVIDTest.com, which will screen and is taken correctly, and drop the sealed sample into a open the site and help our community.” Page 20 • April 27, 2020 • SOUTHGATE STAR Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939 FREE MARKET ANALYSIS

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She also inquired about process of creating these face together to help provide for step up to help when there is a way to what Budmen Industries making a few extra for the masks. those working hard to save need. in New York is doing, but with other nurses on this person’s “I reached out to my lives in this time of need. Cheryl Zemke of Riverview a focus on our local community floor. sewing groups and others on As of March 31, Zemke had and Todd and Patti Duffett of needs,” Duffett said. “I didn’t know anything Facebook,” she said. “Everyone made 348 masks. Grosse Ile have been following Duffett’s sister and niece about the numbers of nurses on has been so supportive in the The Duffetts delivered the news about the problems created a Facebook page for a single floor. And I found out community.” or shipped 25 masks before hospitals and first responders their group, Operation Face that there are 250 nurses just on Even if people don’t sew running out of the clear plastic have been having in getting Shield – there are needed for the face covering. adequate amounts of protective Downriver. many ways “We keep printing and have gear for treating patients Although that they’ve materials on order thanks to that have been hospitalized people began stepped up several generous donations,” due to complications from talking about to help with Duffett said. COVID-19. creating this mission. “For years, I’ve known Zemke is a fashion designer homemade People have that sewers are the most and owner of C. Creations masks and donated money compassionate and responsive Sewing and Design. donating them for supplies, people you will ever meet. Todd Duffett, a sales to healthcare have offered The sewers I know don’t engineer and a self-described facilities, to cut fabric or hesitate to help out sewing 3D printing and electronics Zemke heard run out to get gowns and caps for premature tinkerer. from several supplies and babies, pillowcases for Motts Both Zemke and Duffett first sources that deliver them to Children’s Hospital, blankets learned about the desperate doctors and sewers. for the homeless,” Zemke said. need for protective gear via nurses would The masks “The list goes on and on, sources in New York. not use these are made but how they have responded “I first heard about what homemade with simple during the COVID-19 was happening in New York,” masks. supplies and crisis warms my heart. It Zwmke said. “People were But Zemke inexpensive really shows how much our talking about hospitals not later saw a post supplies, like community can and does come having enough masks for staff.” on Facebook fabric, wire together.” Duffett saw an article in a about nurses twist ties, and The Duffetts, too, want to Syracuse, New York newspaper being able to elastic, that emphasize the generosity of the about a company in New York accept masks. can usually be community. State, Budmen Industries, that She also purchased at “I am amazed at the support was trying to unite those in the made her own fabric or craft we are getting,” Duffett said. general public who enjoyed video tutorial, stores. “The encouraging feedback working with 3D printers. available to A single 3D helps at 4 a.m. when I can’t The number of COVID-19 view by searching “Sewing this one person’s floor,” Zemke printed mask costs only $5. sleep and am running the 3D cases has steadily grown a Deaconess Style Mask” on said. The visor is printed on a 3D printer, listening to the news.” since the first two cases were YouTube. At that point, she knew the printer using a filament called To get involved in any part announced by Governor “The style I am doing is need was dire. PLA. According to Duffett, it of the mask making process, Gretchen Whitmer on March meant to go over the top of the “It hit me in the gut,” she is an easy to use material and visit the COVID Mask Crafters 10. Wayne County has so far N95 masks that health care said. one of the lower cost options group on Facebook, Cheryl been hit the hardest with the workers use,” said Zemke. Zemke has gotten requests available. The shield screen is Zemke’s website CherylZemke. largest number of cases in the “They are meant to lengthen for masks from many made from clear plastic, and com, or via her email at state. and protect the life of the healthcare facilities in the area. elastic and foam rubber strips [email protected]. Lack of adequate protective N95 masks, not replace them. Requests for Operation Face for the headband. Information about getting gear for medical personnel on They’re also not intended for Shield – Downriver have come “We have used mylar, vinyl involved with Operation Face the front lines of this crisis also people to use when they go from individuals through word and acetate sheets, whatever we Shield – Downriver is available Like Us On Facebook : SOUTHGATE STAR : SOUTHGATE Us On Facebook Like has been in the news. out.” of mouth referrals. can get our hands on that can on their Facebook page. “I immediately thought that The masks use simple “Many are for nurses or be safely cleaned with bleach,” Budmen Industries also has all making masks was something sewing supplies that are usually EMTs that are at smaller Duffett said. of the specifications for making I could easily convert my readily available at fabric and facilities that don’t have the “The clear plastic for the a 3D printed face shield business to,” Zemke said. craft stores, including fabric, resources,” Duffett said. face covering is in short supply, available on their website, Zemke has completely twist wire, and elastic. 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