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SouthgateStar.com APRIL 25 — may 20, 2021 Complimentary Southgate hands out its annual business awards time. City representatives visited the winners ahead of time and recorded individual presentations, which were dave spliced into the festivities. gorgon Mayor Joseph Kuspa announced the Southgate Star winners and thanked the Southgate The year 2020 will be remembered business community for its “continued as the months everyone’s lives commitment to the city, especially were affected by the COVID-19 during the last year.” pandemic. But that didn’t stop the “The challenges that they faced City of Southgate, the Downtown were real and unbearable at times,” Development Authority (DDA) and Mayor Kuspa said, “but these the Rotary Club of Southgate from entrepreneurs and management honoring local businesses with annual teams survived and, in many cases, awards. flourished amid these challenges.” Seven businesses were honored DDA Director Cassidy Tear said during the ceremony, which was held nominations for most of the awards both live and virtually for the first SEE AWARDS, Page 3

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one of the region’s first drive-through COVID-19 toward the quality of service in the city. testing sites in the warehouse parking lot. She said Applebee’s, located at 13855 Eureka, is in the AWARDS testing was provided quickly and smoothly, which heart of the “restaurant capital of Downriver.” Continued from page 1 had an impact on the city and Wayne County. Tear noted that General Manager Ashley Moore came from members of the DDA and city employees and staff also created a patio so customers could and the winners were selected by the DDA board. In Most Improved Business Façade: (Tie) dine outdoors. The DDA director noted that the one category, the People’s Choice Award, voters cast Harbor Freight/Family Dollar and Southgate restaurant was the first Applebee’s to ballots on the City of Southgate Facebook page to Southgate Lincoln open in Michigan. It is owned by the Team Schostak determine the winner. The award recognizes a Southgate business that Family Restaurants, which have been voted a “top Anyone who missed the ceremony can view it on has significantly worked to enhance, improve and workplace” in Detroit Free Press competition three the official City of Southgate Facebook page, beautify the location, helping to create an even years in a row. www.facebook.com/downtownsgate/videos more beautiful community. The winner has made significant aesthetic exterior improvements. The vote People’s Choice Award: Zodiac/ Business Longevity Award: Caprara ended in a tie. Foggia’s Pizzeria Bakery Harbor Freight and Family Dollar, located in a The award honors a business that has been chosen The award honors a business that has operated shopping complex in the 14400 block of Eureka, are directly by Southgate residents who nominated in Southgate for at least 25 years. The winner owned and managed by Michael Yono of Candace places and cast ballots on the City of Southgate has demonstrated a strong commitment to the community and has successfully and continues to operate successfully. Caprara Bakery, located at 13498 Northline Road, has operated in the same place for 61 years. Founded by Frank Caprara, the bakery/Italian market is now operated and managed by Fran and Tony Antonelli and features a third generation from the same family working the counter and behind the scenes. Tear said Caprara’s has been a long-time destination for local residents and people from other communities for pizza rolls, cannolis and groceries.

New Business of the Year Award: World of Games The award recognizes a Southgate business that has made a significant impact on the community from a variety of perspectives. The winning business has demonstrated “profitability and sustainable growth, use of technology, effective networking and future employment opportunities.” World of Games, located at 13751 Eureka Road, combines unique entertainment in a bar and restaurant setting in an expansive 20,000-square- Foggia Brothers Pizza won the People’s Choice Award. foot facility in the Southgate Shopping Center. Jeff Taylor and his family own and operate the place, Properties LLC, which did extensive exterior and Facebook page. The winner made a strong and which has become a destination for people looking interior work that started in 2018. Tear said the work significant impression on its customers as well as a for a good time. Games include ax throwing, smash included brick work, some nice lamps and sconces commitment to the community. bowling, feather bowling and an advanced corn hole on the side of the building, new signage and an Zodiac and Foggia’s Pizzeria, located at 14795 game known as war hole. improved frontage that made the facility look larger. Dix-Toledo Road, combines a sports facility known Southgate Lincoln, located at 16800 Fort Street, for racquetball with a pizzeria that attracts many Community Engagement Award: created a new “luxurious” building to display carryout customers. Tear said 21 businesses were Sam’s Club vehicles inside and out “to match the cars they sell nominated and about 500 people voted – 165 votes The award recognizes a business or there,” Tear said. Vice President Christopher Oben went to Zodiac and Foggia’s. The facility was businessperson located in Southgate that has oversaw the project. The DDA also was impressed opened in 1957 by Fred and Roseanna Foggia. demonstrated a commitment to improving the that the Southgate auto dealer earned the “Lincoln Today their sons and daughters are the operators community. The winner has demonstrated a strong Presidents Award” in 2019 for top-performing with Dino Foggia serving as manager. commitment to the community through charitable Lincoln dealerships. engagement and collaborative projects and has made Christine Steves, president of the Southgate meaningful contributions to Southgate, making a Adaptability Award: Applebee’s Bar Rotary Club, thanked the many sponsors of the significant impact toward the quality of life in the and Grill annual event. Proceeds support Rotary scholarships city. The first-time award recognizes a Southgate for Southgate students. 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Holsinger, chef; Matt Miley, chef; Jason Jaynes, No. 1 goal for the service staff is to make sure every “The most important quality that a member of dishwasher/prep; Shane Gardner, dishwasher/prep; guest that walks through our door has an outstanding our team must possess is accountability and integ- Jacob Macko, cook; Luis Chavez, cook; Chris experience with us.” rity.” Primeau, cook; Brandon Griffin, cook; Paige John- Truago general manager Carrie Hancock has been The staff at Truago, Major Biddle and Lloyd’s are son, lead server; Cierra Winn, server/bartender; Josh with the Trenton restaurant since 2016. Others that experienced, talented and ready to make your return Primeau, server/food runner; Elizabeth Nieman, have been there from the start or near the start are, to dining out a pleasant, enjoyable and delicious one. server; Reilly Gomez, busser/food runner; Tighen office manager Theresa Crispell, server/bartender They’d like to invite you to come out and give Josepeit, busser. 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2021 Anderson baseball team HANK MINCKIEWICZ Dylan Berrios, freshman Southgate Star Brennan Emans, junior Ethan Gringras, junior The 2021 baseball season has start- Bradley Grahl, senior ed, but the Southgate Anderson Titans are nowhere near ready to even guess Nathan Jones, sophomore how things will turnout this season. Daveon Jones, senior Yes, the team lost it’s first three Jacob Kimes, senior games, but in the opener, not a single Ryan Kruzak, junior player on the field had even played an Ryan MacDonnell, sophomore inning of varsity baseball. Spencer McMahon, senior In the next game, neither the short- Zachary Meekins, junior Photos by Larry Caruso With a makeshift lineup on the field, Anderson opened the season with a 7-1 stop nor the third baseman had played Charles Mickel, junior loss to Trenton and it’s ace pitcher Matt Ottenbreit. those positions at any level. Andrew Parkham, junior “I am still optimistic about our Jake Peer, junior team,” said coach Mark Davis, “But Antonio Ruiz, sophomore so far, it has been one thing after the Seth Thompson, senior other. We had 4-5 guys miss tryouts because they were playing other Jeremiah Valdez, junior sports, then came spring break, then Gavin White, junior we had COVID quarantine, then some kids got COVID, not we’ve got some Davis said. guys injured and sick.” The Titans will play in a five-team In the opener, Anderson had six Division 1 district hosted by Lincoln starters out of the lineup and played Park to start the state tourney. The four freshmen or sophomores, then the other teams are the host Railsplitters, Titans lost their starting centerfielder Allen Park, River Rouge and Wyan- for an unknown amount of time with dotte Roosevelt. a sprained ankle and finally they lost a The district tournament starts June starting pitcher on game day when he 1, so there is not a great deal of time got sick, spent the morning throwing for teams to get their houses in order. up and was not better by game time. “We have a lot of guys stepping really good infielder, too.” Another key player for the Titans is To quote the coach: One thing after up and doing what we’ve asked them But he has not yet played. junior shortstop Ryan Kuzak. the other. to do,” said Davis. “When we are all “Our best pitcher has not yet set “He’s looked really good,” said The Titans opened the season with together and all healthy, I think we foot on the field for a game this year,” Davis. “It’s hard to get anything past losses to Downriver League rivals will be pretty good. I know we’ll have admitted Davis. him at short. He’s super fast and has a Trenton, Carlson and Lincoln Park some really good pitching.” The other senior, Jacob Kimes, is an good arm.” and while the losses were disappoint- At the top of the pitching list is outfielder and a pitcher. Davis called Since playing Trenton, Carlson ing, Davis saids he is looking at more one of two senior starters on the club, him a lockdown player in the first and and Lincoln Park to start the season, than wins and losses in the early go- Spencer McMahan. McMahan, who a middle-of-the-order hitter. Anderson has faced Tayor and Wyan- ing. He is looking to get his every- had a fine winter season on a good Ti- Junior centerfielder Gavin White dotte. There upcoming game include day players in their proper positions tan basketball team, is the team’s ace was off to a hot start at the plate this home games against Allen Park (April and get the team ready for the state and likely the starting third baseman year before he sprained his ankle. 26) and Woodhaven (April 29) and playoffs. when he is not on the bump. Davis said he is unsure how bad the a road game against Dearborn Edsel at 734-282-3939 us know Let or Fundraiser? an Event Have “We’re still optimistic that we can “Spencer has really looked good sprain is, but hopes to have White Ford (April 28). make a run in the state tournament,” throwing the ball,” said Davis. “He’s a back soon Page 20 • April 26 — May 20, 2021 • SOUTHGATE STAR Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939 Young Titan soccer team looks promising

2021 Anderson soccer team

Ava Bazner, freshman Natalie Beltran, senior Alexandra Clark, junior Mackenzie Davidson, senior Morgan Faryniarz, senior Rosalia Gaglio, junior Miranda Graham, junior Tracie Jacobs-Matkin, freshman Destynee Keyes, sophomore Megan Knott, freshman Samantha McClure, junior Brooke McClure, senior Destiny Oskarik, freshman Layla Simons, freshman Hayden Thomas, sophomore Lauren Tomov, freshman Camial Zemsky, junior

Fellow senior Brooke McClure, who scored 22 goals the last time she played for the Titans, which was in 2018, is back and doing her thing. She had two goals and three points in the team’s first two games. Morgan Faryniarz, another senior, keys the defense and junior Miranda Graham is another offensive threat. She had 10 goals as a freshman on the varsity in 2019. “We have some solid players with a lot of talent,” said Lankford. With so many newcomers and inex- perienced players, Lankford said it’s

Photo by Larry Caruso hard to judge just what kind of season Senior goalkeeper Natalie Beltran is the backbone of the Southgate Anderson team. the Titans will have, but after seeing his team on the pitch, he said he is dared to hope. The Titans played well in the excited about the Titans’ upside. “We have been better than I expect- second half, too, but Carlson took “We’re not really about setting ed. I have been impressed,” Lankford advantage of a couple breakdowns and goals this year,” he said. “We plan to HANK said. “We have a lot of beginners, but scored three times. Southgate was not teach’em, let’em learn and see how MINCKIEWICZ Southgate Star the girls have learned quickly and they without its scoring chances, with one we progress.” played above themselves.” shot ringing off the goal post.” The Titans have 11 games sched- The numbers are not great. The The Titans opened the season with As they expected, the Titans have uled this year, plus three Downriver Anderson girls soccer team has just 17 a 2-0 victory over Taylor and followed gotten great play from senior goal- League position games. In addition players this year. Eleven of them have it up with a 5-2 loss to a strong Carl- keeper Natalie Beltran. to games with its league opponents, never played higher than recreation son team. Lankford was disappointed “Natalie has been fantastic,” said Anderson will play Redford Thurston, soccer and there is no junior varsity with the loss, but pleased with his Lankford. “She’s a great keeper. She’s Melvindale and Garden City. team. team’s performance. great out of the net, too, but we can’t The Michigan High School Athletic But veteran coach Larry Lankford “It was 2-2 at halftime and, if we afford to have her play out. Association district tournament begins is not complaining. hadn’t made a mistake late in the first “A great keeper can keep a team May 26 and Southgate will be at Tren- He has a small core of solid veteran half, we would have been leading like ours in the game and it gives ton along with the host Trojans, Allen players and the newcomers - with very 2-1,” he said. “It was a strong first half us a lot of confidence and she has Park, Carleton Airport, Carlson, News limited practice time - are coming to- by us. We were really excited with the already made some amazing saves this Boston Huron and Riverview. gether more quickly than he had even effort.” season.” SOUTHGATE STAR • April 26 — May 20, 2021 • Page 21 2021 Southgate Anderson Spring schedule

June 1 Pre-district. TBA June 5 Districts, TBA

Track April 27 Tri-meet 2 at Trenton, 3:30 p.m. May 4 Tri-meet 3 at Edsel Ford, 3:30 p.m. May 11 Tri-meet 4 at Woodhaven, 3:30 p.m. Baseball April 26 Allen Park, 4 p.m. April 28 at Edsel Ford, 4 p.m. May 15 Metro Classic at April 29 Woodhaven, 4 p.m. Wyandotte, 8 a.m. May 3 Trenton, 4 p.m. May 20 MHSAA regionals, TBA May 5 at Carlson, 4:30 p.m. May 25 Downriver League Meet May 6 at Lincoln Park, 4 p.m. at Allen Park, TBA May 10 Taylor, 4 p.m. May 12 Roosevelt, 4 p.m. Tennis May 17 at Allen Park, 4 p.m. April 24 at Trenton Invitational, May 19 Edsel Ford, 4 p.m. 8 a.m. May 20 at Woodhaven, 4 p.m. April 27 at Carlson, 4 p.m. June 1 Pre-district April 29 Allen Park, 4 p.m. June 5 Districts May 4 at Trenton, 4 p.m. May 6 at Edsel Ford 4 p.m. Softball May 11 Woodhaven, 4 p.m. April 26 Allen Park, 4 p.m. May 20-22 MHSAA Regionals April 28 at Edsel Ford, 4 p.m. May 24 Downriver League meet April 29 Woodhaven, 4 p.m. at Allen Park May 3 Trenton, 4 p.m. May 5 at Carlson, 4:30 p.m. Girls soccer May 6 at Lincoln Park, 4 p.m. April 26 at Lincoln Park 6 p.m. May 10 Taylor, 4 p.m. April 28 Edsel Ford, 6 p.m. May 12 Roosevelt, 4 p.m. May 3 Trenton, 6 p.m. May 15 Michigan Challenge May 5 at Roosevelt, 6 p.m. Tourney TBA May 12 Position round, 6 p.m. May 16 Michigan Challenge May 17 Position round, 6 p.m. Tourney TBA May 19 Position round, 6 p.m. May 17 at Allen Park, 4 p.m. May 26-28 Districts May 19 Edsel Ford, 4 p.m. June 1-5 Districts May 20 at Woodhaven, 4 p.m. Photo by Larry Caruso May 26 Belleville, 4 p.m.

Titan track teams hope to grow and improve The Southgate Anderson track teams - both boys and girls - are a little down On the girls side of things senior Joselyn Raths and junior Alivia Ensign will in numbers this year. Heading into opening weekend, coach Sam Childs handed sprint and handle the jumping events, senor Faith Plummer is a distance runner, out uniforms to 28 boys and 16 girls. freshman Grace Buckner is a promising middle distance runner and pole vaulter It’s not an ideal situation, but Childs hope his athletes make the best of it. and senior Jordan Hunt is the lone experienced thrower on the squad male or “We have some juniors and seniors that have some real ability and hopefully female. the young kids will grow up fast and fill in nicely,” he said. Hunt is an accomplished athlete, who is a hockey goalie and will play at Some of those “with ability” are seniors Connor Augenstein, Noah Packwood, Adrian College next season. Torian Clemons, Steven Porter and Connor Eccleton. The Titans opened the season April 17 in Ypsilanti at the Splitter Relays but Auguenstein, Packwood, Porter and Eccleton were all part of a solid cross had a Downriver League tri-meet with Carlson and Wyandotte cancelled on Like Us On Facebook : SOUTHGATE STAR : SOUTHGATE Us On Facebook Like country squad last fall. April 20. Strangely, they are not all distance runners in track, Augenstein will pole vault The Downriver League is running its entire season as Tri-meets and Anderson and hurdle, while Packwood will run sprint relays and the quarter mile. will run April 27 at Trenton, May 4 at Dearborn Edsel Ford and May 11 at Childs said Packwood is fast he expects him to perhaps be among the top Woodhaven. quarter-milers in the area by season’s end. The Metro Classic, run in two divisions this year to help teams keep their Porter and Eccleton will run the distance races and Clemons will sprint, long distance, will be May 15 at Wyandotte Roosevelt. Regionals will be May 20 at jump and high jump. Saline and the Downriver League meet will be May 25 at Trenton. Page 22 • April 26 — May 20, 2021 • SOUTHGATE STAR

Suggestions or Comments? We are listening at 734-282-3939 2021 Anderson Titan softballers suddenly get hot SOFTBALL team After losing their first three games of the Alexandria Allor, junior season, the Anderson softball team bounced Madison Bailey, senior back with a vengeance, winning its next four Taylor Cook, junior contests. Brianna Heyer, senior The Titans opened with losses to Ann Arbor Carolina Klosterman, senior Pioneer, Trenton and Carlson. Lily Lawson, junior But then a 10-0 domination of Lincoln Taylor Mydlarz Madison O’Hehir-Knapp, junior Park ignited the winning streak. Then came a Erica Pagac, junior doubleheader sweep of Detroit Western Inter- Grace Piesz, junior national and then a 9-6 decision over Taylor. Kayli Renaud, junior The Taylor win on April 19 evened Ander- Kylie Smith, senior son’s Downriver League record at 2-2. Sierra Solo, sophomore In the game against the Griffins, both teams Breanna Unis, senior scored three runs in the first inning and there was scoring throughout, but a four-run fourth inning by Anderson proved to be the difference. Have an event? The Titans clubbed 19 hits in the game, led by Erica Pagac with five and Grace Piesz and Let us know, call Sierra Solo with four each. Taylor Cook was the winning pitcher. us at In the rout of Lincoln Park, Anderson bashed 10 more hits, scored seven runs the in 734-282-3939 first two innings and ended the game after five innings because of the mercy rule. Or email us at Pagac and madison O’Herir-Knapp each [email protected]

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Two Titan wrestlers are state runners-up Two Anderson wrestlers came close of Coldwater - then edged Jackson to winning individual state champion- Northwest’s Bryce Graham 4-2 in the ships last month, but each came up semifinals to advance to the champi- one match short. onship match. He closed out the year GO BIG MULTI - MEDIA Senior Ian Norscia reached the Di- with a record of 21-1 and wrapped up vision 2 state final at 215 pounds, but with a career record of 136-33. 18271 FORT STREET • RIVERVIEW • 734-282-3939 lost a tough 4-2 decision to CJ Krum Henry Feller (171) and Ryan Leon- ofﬁ [email protected] of St. Johns. ard (130) also competed at the state Both wrestlers came into the match finals for the Titans, each going 0-2. unbeaten and Norscia finished the Feller was pinned by Jacob Lee of year with a record of 18-1 and closed Lowell and by Jaiden Tatum of Grand out his career at 144-29. Rapids Northview. To reach the finals, Norscia beat Leonard was beaten by Zack Hall Will Evans Sherry Evans Hank Minckiewicz Blair Temple Lowell’s Carter Blough 3-2 in the of Lake Fenton won by pin in his Publisher Publisher Editor-In-Chief Director of Graphics semifinals. He pinned Allegan’s Zach- second match and was eliminated by ary Foster to start the tournament and Trey Meyers of Fremont. scored a 14-1 majority decision over At regionals Rosas and Norscia Tanner Hursh of Edweardsbery in the each won a championship, while quarterfinal round. Feller took third and Leonard placed Anderson senior Adrian Rosas fourth. squared off with reigning state champ To win the regional crown, Norscia Charisse Halko Pat McComb Paula Neuman Larry Caruso Peter Rose Marketing Manager Nolan Wertanen of St. Joseph for beat Greg Peck of St. Clair Shores Graphic Designer Writer Writer/Photos Writer the 112-pound state title in a match Lakeview, Lucas Dyer of Tecumseh that also featured two wrestlers who and Kameron Beuttner of Huron 3-2 hadn’t lost all season. in the championship match. Rosas fell 9-4 and he finished sec- Rosas’s path to the title included ond in the state at 112 pounds. wins over Ryatt Radomski of St. Clair Earlier in the day, Rosas pinned his Shores Lakeview, Sheldon Valade of Pamela Frucci Bill Stevenson Evelyn Cairns Dave Gorgon first two opponents - Ethan Good- Carlson and Jamarcus Smith in the Writer Writer Writer Writer/Photos win of Hamilton and Logan Pike finals SOUTHGATE STAR • April 26 — May 20, 2021 • Page 23 Titan tennis team looking to create depth HANK MINCKIEWICZ No. 2 last year and now she’s here as is fluid. 2021 Anderson Southgate Star our No, 1. Juniors McKenna Freitas and Alexis tennis team “I can’t say enough about her. She Pomponio, sophomore Myrisa Thacker The top of Anderson tennis coach has worked hard to take her strong and freshmen Maya Freitas and Emily Carly Belcher Ryan Furkas’s lineup is strong. The game and make it even better. She’s Parkham all are looking to secure time Brinna Bumbardner bottom? Full of question marks. also really stepped up and taken a real as varsity doubles players. Evangelia Cunningham The Titans, who were so looking leadership role on the team.” The Titan opened the 2021 campaign Abigail Doddie forward to the 2020 season, were bit- In fact, all the top Titan players have in style, whipping Riverview 6-2 and Jessica Edwards terly disappointed when the campaign done that, according to Furkas. beating Taylor 7-1 in the Downriver Audrey Edwards McKenna Freitas was cancelled due to the COVID-19 “They have been unbelievable,” he League opener. Maya Freitas pandemic. Some of the potential lead- said. “They are serious about the game In the season-opener against Riv- Madison Jones ers from that team are gone now, but and they show it to the rest of the girls. erview, Peryan won a three-set battle, Dakota Karbon several remain and the Southgate squad We have two coaches, but it’s like hav- while Neal, Jessica Edwards and Malo- Mia Liangos hopes to build a successful season ing six more assistant coaches on the ney cruised in straight sets, losing just Leslie Maloney around them. courts.” two games between them. Danica McCoy “Our top six is really strong,” admit- Joining Peryam in singles are three- In doubles, Bumgardner and Audrey Abbey Neal ted Furkas. year senior Abbey Nea at No. 2, three- Edwards won as did McCoy and Sulaj. Emily Parkham The Titans four singles players - year junior Jessica Edwards at No. 3 Against Taylor, the Titans cruised, Sarah Pasko Ava Peryam three seniors and a junior - have a and three-year senior Leslie Maloney losing only at No. 3 doubles. Grace Philips combined 13 varsity season under their at No. 4. Shelby Plummer belts and are more than ready to do Anderson’s No. 1 doubles team is Alexis Pomponio battle against the best the Downriver strong, too, with fellow three-year se- Kejsi Sulaj League has to offer. niors Brianna Bumgardner and Audrey Mirysa Thacker It starts at the top with No. 1 player Edwards teaming up at that spot. Mary Vandall Ava Peryam, a four-year player. Junior Danica McCoy will play No. like us on Ariana Vasquez “Ava has been groomed for this,” 2 doubles, likely with sophomore Ke- said Furkas. “She would have been our jsy Sulaj as a partner, but the situation

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