By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Sound financial planning, a commitment to public safety, infrastructure integrity and investment in parks and recreational facilities are key priorities outlined in Mayor Joseph Kuspa’s State of the City address. As he enters his 10th year as mayor, Kuspa said he is filled with gratitude and optimism for Southgate’s future. “We have faced many challenges,” he said. “Southgate has laid the foundation for long-term stability and sustainable growth through the dedication and … [Read more...] about The Kuspa decade: Mayor expresses gratitude, continued optimism
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Santa visits with children and pets at Southgate Historical Museum
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Santa greeted children and pets Dec. 9, listening to wish lists, and posing for photos with children, cats and dogs in the festively decorated Southgate Historical Museum, 14210 Dix-Toledo Road. Jerry Pesci, vice chairman for the Southgate Historical Foundation, who personifies the jolly old elf in red, said this was the 10th year the group has held a Christmas Open House for Santa photos. Pesci said Dec. 7 and 8 Santa was at Southgate's Kiwanis Park, 13901 Leroy, with the … [Read more...] about Santa visits with children and pets at Southgate Historical Museum
Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton to speak at SWCRC Business Forum
SOUTHGATE – Olympic gold medalist and inspirational speaker Scott Hamilton will address local business leaders and the public at the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber’s Business Forum breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal Gardens. The event is open to the public. The SWCRC’s monthly legislative and business forum series is designed to educate and to promote communication between business and political leaders in the southern Wayne County region. As this month’s keynote speaker, Hamilton will share on living an extraordinary life, … [Read more...] about Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton to speak at SWCRC Business Forum
County, state grants fund Veteran Treatment Court
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – An $80,000 grant from Wayne County's Mental Health Authority, in conjunction with a $50,000 grant from the State Court Administrative Office, will continue to fund the Downriver Veterans Treatment Court. The court, begun in January 2016, currently has 26 veterans in the program, and has six program graduates. James Kandrevas, 28th District Court judge, said he approached the Downriver Community Conference and local veterans groups to create a court, similar to those in Monroe … [Read more...] about County, state grants fund Veteran Treatment Court
Big Apple bound
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Downriver Community Band is bound for the Big Apple, and hopes the community and local sponsors will help it raise funds and solicit donations to make the trip possible. The DCB, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2019, is one of six bands chosen to play at the Association of Concert Bands annual convention April 24 to 28 in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. The group, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, under the direction of conductor Patrick Jensen of Dearborn, gives … [Read more...] about Big Apple bound
State awards Veteran Treatment Court Grant to 28th District Court
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The 28th District Court's Veteran Treatment Court received a $50,000 grant from the State Court Administrative Office for Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019, Judge James Kandrevas recently announced. Chief Operating Officer Dawn Monk of the Michigan Supreme Court SCAO said in a Sept. 14 statement that the Veteran Treatment Court details and contract will be forwarded to Project Director Jeffrey Meussner and updated in the state Webgrant database by the end of October. “I … [Read more...] about State awards Veteran Treatment Court Grant to 28th District Court
STEP UP program graduates future entrepreneurs
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Young entrepreneurs, the first graduates of the Stimulate Teach Empower Potentially Upcoming Professionals program, celebrated the program completion Aug. 27 at Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, 14680 Dix-Toledo Road. The STEP UP program, designed for teens and founded by author and motivational speaker Tunishai Ford, is described by her as a “comprehensive, innovative and interactive training and mentoring entrepreneurial program,” sponsored by Ford's 501(c)(3) nonprofit … [Read more...] about STEP UP program graduates future entrepreneurs
STEP UP program helps teen entrepreneurs achieve dreams
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The first free teen entrepreneurial program launched its inaugural class June 18 to provide teens with the motivation and practical tools to unleash their inner business builder. Founded by motivational speaker and life coach Tunishai Ford, the STEP UP program – Stimulate Teach Empower Potentially Upcoming Professionals – is offered free through the non-profit Your Own Uniqueness. The inaugural class of teens, who submitted essays about their entrepreneurial ideas to be … [Read more...] about STEP UP program helps teen entrepreneurs achieve dreams
Plant grant germinates growing interest in things green
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – A plant grant has borne fruit – well, vegetables – and created a growing interest in all things green among lead teacher Shannon Tyrybon's students at Montessori Center of Downriver. To plant the seeds of curiosity in botany and the plant world among the eager youngsters under her care, Tyrybon has expanded her Watch it Grow program thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation, in affiliation with the Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher … [Read more...] about Plant grant germinates growing interest in things green
Winning $2 million Diamond Dazzler lottery ticket sold in Southgate
The player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at the Busatti Party Store, 12868 Eureka Road in Southgate. “I like playing instant games, but only buy odd-numbered tickets,” said the 22-year-old player. “The Diamond Dazzler game is my favorite, so I asked the clerk what number the ticket was. When she said ’21,’ I told her I wanted it. “I scratched it off in the store and when I saw it was a winner I looked at the clerk and then at my buddy who was with me, and ran out to my car.” The player visited … [Read more...] about Winning $2 million Diamond Dazzler lottery ticket sold in Southgate