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everyone know what an outstanding job they are doing. The line moved quickly, the entire VACCINE team was friendly and professional, and even Continued from page 1 the waiting area chairs were cleaned as soon The vaccine doses are provided by as someone left. You realize that almost all the state of Michigan and the Centers of us in line are seniors, a great many with for Disease Control. Health systems health issues, and to stand in a long line can throughout the state, including Henry be very daunting. No problem today. Kind Ford and Beaumont, and other sites workers and well organized.” also are holding vaccine clinics “I’m extremely proud of the amazing work throughout the state. Many hopeful our store and pharmacy teams have done to seniors have signed up with as many create a quick and efficient process for our locations as they can, and are just vaccine clinics,” said Jason Beauch, Meijer waiting to get the texts, emails and vice president of pharmacy. “The importance phone calls setting up appointments. of these clinics is not lost on our team Here’s how it works with Meijer: members and patients. It’s a very emotional Text COVID to the number 75049 experience for everyone involved.” for a link to register, or visit clinic. As more vaccine doses become available, meijer.com to register. Seniors also can Meijer will expand vaccine administration, sign up in person at individual stores. according to a press release. Nationwide, On the day and time of your Meijer about 46 million people have received the appointment, when you walk into the first dose of a Covid vaccine, according to store, an employee will direct you to Feb. 11 news reports. Vaccination is not another worker at the clinic, who will complete until two doses have been received. hand you paperwork to fill out and send If you know a senior without a cell phone you on to the vaccine line. Signs and or Internet access, consider helping that employees direct you every step of the person register to get a vaccine, some people way. recommend. As you move through the line, where “I registered my older sister for an everyone is six feet apart, you can fill appointment and used my phone number,” out your paperwork. Dalla Santa said. “It moved very quickly,” said “One of the most important things Patricia Rydzewski of Wyandotte. Michiganders can do right now is to make “The process was well organized, a plan to get the vaccine when it becomes and in spite of there being about 30 available to you,” said Gov. Gretchen people in line, it only took 15 minutes,” said Joanne feet apart — where you wait for 15 minutes (or 30 Whitmer. “Remember, it takes some time to Dalla Santa of Lincoln Park. “I would recommend minutes depending on your health status) to make distribute the vaccine to all Michiganders, so please seniors with arthritis to bring their canes or walkers sure you don’t have any sort of allergic reaction. be patient .… The state of Michigan is proud to or grab a cart for support while in line.” And then you’re done. Before you’ve walked out of partner with Meijer to help distribute the safe and At the top of the line, an employee will take your the waiting area, an employee is cleaning your chair effective Covid-19 vaccine to Michiganders across paperwork and ask for your insurance cards, look all for the next person. the state.” of that over quickly and direct you to a table where a “I was very impressed and happy about the whole The systems used to get vaccine shots into arms pharmacy worker is waiting to swab your arm, give experience,” said Helen Guerra of Southgate. “The vary from state to state. you the shot, hand you a vaccine card and make you workers were so kind, friendly and helpful.” Meijer is a family-owned retailer with 256 an appointment for your second dose three weeks “My husband and I just received our first Covid supercenters and grocery stores throughout from the first one. shots at Meijer in Southgate,” Pat Trenton of Taylor Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Then you’re directed to seats — all spaced six wrote online. “I’m posting just to let them and Wisconsin.

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Restaurants doing all they can during pandemic The restaurant business is very much a family af- — more than 2,000 have had to permanently close, fair for Jeremy Syrocki of Grosse Ile. according to the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging He was raised working in the restaurants of his fa- Association — are happy to welcome back their ther, chef Anthony Syrocki, including customers, but many owners wonder how long they Syrocki’s in Illinois and Studebaker’s can keep going. in Pennsylvania. Carry-outs helped Syrocki’s restaurants through Jeremy earned a business degree the first pandemic shutdown, but now that part of from Oakland University, and al- his business is about half what it was before, Jeremy though he didn’t pursue formal chef’s said. So inside dining — limited now by the state to PAULA training, he grew up in the industry 25 percent of capacity — is very important. NEuMAN and he cooks — and cooks and cooks Restaurant owners everywhere, especially those Southgate Star and cooks. with family-owned eateries, are struggling to survive “I cook every single day somewhere,” he said. the pandemic shutdowns and limitations. He opened Truago, an upscale seafood and steak “We’re all doing the best we can to follow the restaurant in Trenton, about five years ago. rules and keep everybody safe,” he said. “Twenty- Then about two years ago, Jeremy — with his five percent is not enough to pay the bills — not brother Jeff and sister-in-law Christine — opened even close.” Major Biddle’s in Wyandotte, specializing in ribs, But he’s enthused about the future, and about serv- barbecue and comfort food such as meatloaf and The bar’s menu includes house-made pizza, burg- ing the restaurants’ loyal customers and enticing new lasagna, but also offering sandwiches, steaks and ers, hoagies and a wide assortment of appetizers, ones in the doors of all three eateries. seafood. entrees, soups and salads. Already, the bar is selling “I do all the menu planning,” Jeremy said. “I’m And on Feb. 1, Jeremy and his Grosse Ile friends 50-100 pizzas a day, counting carry-out and dine-in trying to make sure we’re not overlapping each other Chris Laura and Francis Brooks re-opened Lloyd’s sales, he said. because the restaurants are so close to each other.” Bar & Grill on Macomb Street of Grosse Ile, and The pandemic and state-ordered shutdowns have All of the core recipes he uses are from his father. have revamped it from stem to stern with help from not helped Michigan’s hospitality industry. “He’s retired now, but he was a chef for 50 years,” Jeremy’s wife, Kristina. The state’s restaurants first were shut down for Jeremy said. “He actually works for me now in the “She has helped me design all the restaurants,” he indoor dining on March 16, 2020. That lasted until summers. He’ll make soups and sauces, cut steaks said. “We do all the construction and design work June 8, when the eateries were allowed to reopen at and filets for me.” ourselves. At Lloyd’s the whole interior is redone 50 percent capacity. But when Covid case numbers And all three restaurants specialize in making and we’re putting a big outdoor patio on, half- surged over the summer and fall, the state again shut almost everything on the menu from scratch. enclosed, kind of like Truago. We plan to put bike restaurants down for indoor dining on Nov. 18 across “We’re hand-cutting our own steaks, pounding racks out front, too. We want it to be a community most of Michigan. our own chicken,” Jeremy said. “We buy the best gathering place, where you go after the football Now, as of Feb. 1, restaurants are allowed to open products we can buy, and that makes good products game or the cheerleading competition — that family again for indoor dining but at 25 percent capacity up at the end.” destination spot for the island.” to 100 customers total and with many other restric- His children Brianna, 16, and Christian and Bray- Lloyd’s offers more casual dining than Jeremy’s tions. don, 14, also work in his restaurants. Trenton and Wyandotte restaurants. Michigan restaurants that have survived so far It’s a family tradition, after all. SOUTHGATE STAR • February 25 — March 23, 2021 • Page 5 Page 6 • February 25 — March 23, 2021 • SOUTHGATE STAR WE BEAT ALL DEALS! vacuum cleaner B & D SaleS & Service, inc. 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(RIGHT) Denise Ochmanek and Lori Hawkins were able to present our 100 Women Who Care Downriver donation to Ann Rudisill of DFV. 100 Women Who Care Downriver donates thousands to charities Pooling dollars, making a difference Tom Tigani “We started with 12 after I called a the charity is based Downriver or has generosity of all of these women,” Southgate Star couple of friends,” Hawkins said, “and some scope of business in the area and Hawkins said. “It will be really great from then on it got bigger and bigger. is a 501(c)(3) organization. when we can meet again. Those meet- Giving to others has become increas- Even though I put it together, our advi- Often the presentations are a chance ings are so inspiring. People don’t ingly important in a time of eco- sory board members put in a lot of time to hear about charities that previously know where to donate, and this makes nomic stress, but a group of Downriver and effort. It wouldn’t work without all were unknown. Even charities that it easy and has a greater impact. women has been ahead of the curve for of the members.” don’t “win” sometimes receive dona- “I come home from meetings on a some time. It’s now a chapter of an international tions beyond the $100 or donations of high. People are excited to be there and Since its founding in February 2016, group, as are other such groups all time from group members.. want to give back, but are not always 100 Women Who Care Downriver has over Michigan. “We also ask what sort of project sure how or where. To have this cama- donated $139,810 to multiple local “Since we began, a couple of women would be funded, or what wouldn’t raderie is really fantastic.” charities. The first donation was $1,700 from Monroe County joined and even- they be able to do without donations,” to Vista Maria in Dearborn. tually started their own,” she said. “ It’s Hawkins said. “People really like that Recipient charities “We meet three times a year, vote really taken off.” it provides a way to give back to our 2016: Vista Maria ($1,700), ACTS on a local charity, and everyone writes While members can and do donate community when people are busy. It’s ($1,600), Mimi’s Mission ($2,200) a $100 check to the chosen organiza- individually, Hawkins said that collec- very quick, and our actual meetings are 2017: Bottoms Up Diaper Bank tion,” said Riverview resident Lori tively, the group makes a much greater always finished in an hour.” ($3,500), Rudy’s Sock Drive ($4,500), Hawkins, the group’s founder. “It’s impact on local charities. Before COVID-19, the group met Debbie’s Closet ($5,100) simple! When we all work together, “When you get a big group, that at places like the Riverview Public 2018: Mimi’s Mission ($7,600), Mi we can make a bigger difference in $100 turns into significant amounts of Library or Fiorelli’s restaurant in Flat Cookie Project ($8,600), ChristNet charities that do such great work in our money,” she said. Rock, and some members would stay ($13,600) own communities. A recent example is the $18,000 on after the vote. 2019: Enchanted Makeovers “It’s really a giving circle. I read donated in late 2020 to Downriver for “It’s a really nice night when we ($15,300), Penrickton Center for Blind about one in the Albion College alumni Veterans. A donation currently is being could meet, socialize and network,” Children ($16,150), Metro Detroit newsletter and thought it was an inter- collected for ChristNet, a Taylor-based Hawkins said. Share ($16,150) esting concept.” seasonal shelter program open from As one might expect, however, meet- 2020: Downriver for Veterans Of about 135 active members, 100 October through May. ings currently are virtual.The generos- ($18,000), Henry Ford Wyandotte Women Who Care Downriver boasts Meeting attendees who want to bring ity level, however, is unchanged; a Hospital COVID-19 Emergency Relief 18 from Riverview, 30 from Grosse Ile, a charity for group consideration make recent Facebook live event collected Fund ($12,850), Gibraltar Food Pantry eight from Southgate and 10 from Wy- a five-minute presentation, the charity’s nearly $13,000 for the Gibraltar Food ($12,960) andotte. Members range in age from name goes into a hat and members then Pantry. 2021: ChristNet (final amount pend- the 20s on up. pick three. 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PAULA NEUMAN and over again,” she wrote after the march. “In and the Southgate Star all its forms, in all its loose ends, in all its colors, Florida and in all its bruised and glorious ways, the message Southern Patricia Izzo-Kulczycki of Wyandotte touched was equality regardless of gender, race, religion or Review. countless lives through her art, her kindness and her creed.” Her images charismatic ability to inspire people and make them Her friend and fellow artist Georgette Heron- can even be feel loved and special. Willoughby of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Huron seen in the She died peacefully surrounded by family mem- Township, said Ms. Izzo had the “soul of a warrior 2011 movie bers on Friday, Feb. 12, of throat cancer. with armor of pure love and creative imagina- A Very Her death came as a shock to her many friends, tion,” and friend and fellow artist Erica Chappuis Harold & who called her Patty, and to the art world, which of Grosse Ile described Ms. Izzo as “a monumental Kumar Christmas. knew her as Patricia Izzo. and important American artist; a fierce advocate for Her work has been awarded with many honors. She was diagnosed about 18 months ago, but kept women; and the dearest, most loving friend anyone Twice she was presented the prestigious Gold Medal her illness very quiet, not wanting a fuss or a lot of could wish for.” in the annual state of Michigan Photographic Com- questions about it. After college, Ms. Izzo worked for more than petition. In 2006, she was recognized by American “She just wanted it to be very private,” said her 20 years for the Renaissance Club and ClubCorp, Photo magazine as one of the “hottest new talents” husband Stan Kulczycki. “A lot of her family mem- working her way up in two years from waitress to and as “an artist destined for big things.” bers didn’t even know about it.” regional service director. She loved to travel with Ms. Izzo has been a member of the Detroit Scarab Ms. Izzo had chemotherapy treatments initially, friends and family then and throughout her life, Club, the National Women’s Caucus of Arts, the and then more intense chemotherapy over the last always passionate about new adventures and new Feminist Art Project, Detroit Focus, and served on few months. But until the last 10 days or so before vistas. the boards of the Scarab Club and the Downriver her death, she didn’t let her illness impact her life She opened the Patricia Izzo Fine Art Photogra- Council for the Arts. very much, Kulczycki said. phy Studio and Gallery in the early 2000’s on the She also mentored — she didn’t like to be called “She was so incredibly strong,” he said. “She re- third floor of River’s Edge Gallery in Wyandotte. teacher when it came to art — cancer patients and ally was. She was very kind, always for the under- “I will miss Patty, my dear friend, my confidant, survivors in the Josephine Ford Healing Arts pro- dog. She always looked for the good in people.” my soother, my inciter,” said Patt Slack of Monroe, gram in Brownstown Township, and led art classes Ms. Izzo, daughter of Patsy James Izzo and Stella owner of the gallery. “And I will miss Patricia Izzo at the Wyandotte-based ARC Downriver, a nonprofit Mlostek, grew up with her three brothers — Jamie, the artist. Her work always thrilled me. I could not serving people with developmental disabilities, for Thomas and Michael — on more than 10 years. Oakdale Street in Southgate “She saw the true beauty in people. She made One student in the and sometimes talked about Josephine Ford class how blessed she was to have people want to be creative.” ~ Eliza Johnson wrote this online had a wonderful childhood. after learning of Ms. She had many passions in her full and active life, wait to see her new work. Many times I would sit Izzo’s death: “The world has lost a talented, giving, and family was right at the top of that list. in her studio at River’s Edge and then text her that artistic, compassionate and brilliant human. I met Her niece Rachel Louria said, “She never, ever she was a genius. Her studio will remain open as Patty seven years ago when I was in remission. She missed an opportunity to get our family together and she left it and be open to the public. We also plan donated her time and energy for years instructing remind us that family is the most important thing on proceeding with her two-year planned show in cancer survivors to paint. Patty believed everyone in the world. She made everyone feel beautiful and September with Martine McDonald, who showed was an artist and through her tutelage and encour- special.” with her every other year.” agement, everyone was.” Ms. Izzo was proud to carry on the traditions of An Allen Park resident and celebrated artist, Mc- Ms. Izzo’s friend Eliza Johnson of Lincoln Park her parents and grandparents on both the Italian Donald counted Ms. Izzo as one of her best friends. said: “She saw the true beauty in people. She made and Polish sides of her background, and passed that “She was kind and generous and I was a better people want to be creative.” love of family traditions to her daughter Stasia Jade person and artist having had her as a friend,” Mc- Jay Ray, owner of Jay Ray’s BBQ Catering in Izzo Convery of Southgate and granddaughter Lily Donald said. “Patty’s bright light touched so many. Wyandotte said: “I’m forever thankful for the fact Patricia Convery. She had a big heart and an abundance of kindness.” that she was a mentor and someone to look up to A graduate of Schafer High School in Southgate, Ms. Izzo’s art, including hand-illustrated photo- for my daughters and my wife. She was a fighter for Ms. Izzo attended Northern Michigan University, graphs using archival photo oils and inks, has been women, a fighter for anyone being wronged. She where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exhibited many times nationally and internation- spread her love everywhere. She made people feel Like Us On Facebook : SOUTHGATE STAR : SOUTHGATE Us On Facebook Like fine art painting and photography. 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This year’s SENIORS Michigan high school Zachary Altizer bowling season will Gavin Baksic be known as the Gabriel Becraft year of the global Annalyse Hudson pandemic. Southgate Jordan Hunt dave Anderson’s team of Alex Merriman gorgon 23 bowlers rolls on Southgate Star Neal Perok despite the limitations Brooke Staten set by COVID-19. Stefanie Tasevski Due to the restrictions put in Steven Thompson place over the last year by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the JUNIORS bowling season got off to a late start Britney Manning and was interrupted once it started. Samantha McCuaig The Downriver Bowling League cut Nolan Pesci its number of head-to-head matches Luke Piscitelli between teams by half, from 18 to Alexis Pomponio nine. Bowling houses that are used to operating to capacity during the season SOPHOMORES are nearly empty during those matches. Jacob Beck No spectators are allowed to watch in Hailey Dupuie person, limited to what they can see at Adam Hancock home on streaming cameras provided Brandy Thompson by the teams. And, of course, all of the bowlers are wearing face protection FRESHMEN during the games. Jordan Conner Anderson senior Neil Perok, in his Hannah Hudson fourth season with the Titans, has really Devin Korbal felt the impact. He hoped to improve Brandon Renaud his skills in the offseason and show up ready to go. “The lanes were shut down eight or by college coaches. He said he plans nine months and when I came back to pursue a degree in engineering at everything was lost,” Perok said. “My Lawrence Technological University release wasn’t right. I had low scores. and hopes to bowl on the college There were big problems when it was bowling team. time to come back. No matter what this year turns out to “Every time we shut down causes be, Perok and third-year senior Jordan me to lose muscle memory. I was Hunt agree that the season has been worried there wasn’t going to be memorable and fun. a season this year. We’re having a “It’s fun,” Perok said. “The team is season, but it’s shorter.” just great. We all have fun when we’re Perok said he’s “OK” with the doing this.” shorter season – anything as long as the Hunt, who also plays hockey and Titans get to bowl as a team. golfs and is on the track and field team, “I got back in the groove,” he said, said she enjoys her bowling teammates noting that his average has climbed to and wants to make the most of their 160 and he’s hoping for bigger things time together on and off the lanes. ahead. Making the most of your Perok added that the off-and- opportunities is a key, according to on bowling season has limited opportunities for bowlers to be scouted SEE BOWLERS, Page 21 SOUTHGATE STAR • February 25 — March 23, 2021 • Page 21

Only four schools bowl during each of the bowling McCuaig and sophomore Hailey Dupuie. The other dates at a particular establishment. There are two slot is usually filled by seniors Annalyse Hudson or bowlers Baker games and two regular games on each day. Brooke Staten or sophomore Brandy Thompson. Continued from page 20 Anderson is a team of mixed seasoning and Other boys and girls on the team bowl with the Coach Stacey Black-Quantz, who said league rules experience. Some join a school team after years of coed squad. limit the number of bowlers during matches to six per bowling in youth and travel teams. Others are brand Coach Black-Quantz credited former Coach Sean girls team, six per boys team and six per co-ed/junior new to the sport. Coach Black-Quantz said she enjoys Sevrence with guiding the team to great heights in the varsity squad. seeing the newcomers improve. past. She also thanked parent-coaches Ben Piscitelli, “Honestly, I just want to see improvement,” the Perok is usually the lead-off bowler on the boys Angela Manning, Steven Thompson and Stacey coach said. “That means we’re winning. Whether we team, something that he enjoys despite the added Hudson with making a difference. win at points, that’s a bonus. To see everyone have pressure. Junior Luke Piscitelli, who had the high “For me, this is all about the kids,” Black-Quantz fun and get better, that’s what I like to see.” average on the team last year, is averaging 186 this said. “That’s how I look at everything. I love seeing Anderson is about .500 across the board midway season, one pin less than junior Nolan Pesci. Both the kids and their faces when they do good. through the season. Woodhaven Lanes serves as the have state tournament experience. A mix of seniors “They’re all great kids. I’ve never had any issues Titans’ home bowling alley and the teams compete Gabriel Becraft, Steven Thompson, Alex Merriman with them. I have a great group of student athletes. in various houses in the region. Other teams in the and Gavin Baksic and sophomore Jacob Beck fill out They’re just amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better team. league are Woodhaven, Taylor, Wyandotte Roosevelt, the boys team lineup. “It’s been a crazy season. I’m just glad the kids Gibraltar Carlson, Trenton, Lincoln Park and The girls team is led by Hunt, senior Stefanie have a season at all.” Dearborn Edsel Ford. Tasevski, juniors Britney Manning and Samantha

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Thanks to a group of dedicated “It gets the girls used to it,” McMullen coaches, the future of girls high school Downriver United 2020-21 roster said. “There are some extremely solid hockey Downriver is looking brighter. Adyson Brake, freshman, Carlson High School hockey players in this league and people The Downriver United girls hockey Aivree Shaw, freshman don’t know it.” team, now in the midst of its first season, Andie Martin, captain, senior, Huron High School But good competition isn’t the only Ava Renaud, Trenton features a roster of 15 players from reason he started DRU; 1 in 3 girls Bridget Waddell, assistant captain, Allen Park High School communities throughout the region, and Emily Bruce, junior, Trenton High School hockey players can use the game to go even a little beyond. Erin Banasiak, freshman, Garden City High School to college. Coach Ken McMullen had been Jailyn Cotter, sophomore, Allen Park High School “Our team gets their feet wet,” thinking of putting a team together for Kaeli Kopytko, sophomore, Flat Rock High School McMullen said, “The league approved some years before starting the Trenton Kylie Drys, sophomore, Huron High School us to draw from multiple schools and Girls Hockey Association three years Maddie Pemberton, freshman, Wyandotte Roosevelt High School we’ve told every girl who wanted to play ago, which then led to the effort to grow Maya Sinclair, freshman, Grosse Ile High School that they could play. We took one girl the game at local high schools. Meg Cahalan, assistant captain, freshman,Wyandotte Roosevelt High School from Garden City who’s a hard worker Mia McMullen, sophomore, Huron High School “Several of us got together to do this,” and great student. “We weren’t going to Reese Dale, freshman, Flat Rock High School he said. “We’re trying to build a youth just shut the door.” program from the ground up.” Coaches: There are still well over 100 Like other youth sports, Downriver Head Coach: Ken McMullen Downriver girls with nowhere to play, United’s first official season has had to Assistant Coach: Dan Renaud and he’s sure that DRU will pave the work around restrictions created by the Assistant Coach: Mike Cahalan way for more local high schools to form pandemic, and despite some slowdowns Assistant Coach: Gordan Dale teams. The program may not be ready have been at it pretty much all year. Goalie Coach: Matt Wierzba: Great Lakes Goaltending to break off to one or two schools next DRU started with 19 girls before some Student Assistant Coach: Brooke Spiegel year, but in the future might include Team Manager: Wade Lau moved, bringing the number of players branches in Southgate or Wyandotte, down to 15. where Roosevelt High School Athletic Girls hockey is sanctioned by League teams usually are formed There are 18 teams in the MGHL. Director Tom DeSana has supported the the Michigan High School Athletic according to student ratios, but DRU Affiliate status allows DRU to play program’s efforts. Association. DRU is an affiliate member was allowed in because it’s their first league teams, but the games don’t “”If this keeps moving there will be of the Michigan Girls High School year, and draws from a lot of schools, count on those teams’ records. Many enough girls for as many solid high Hockey League, which has existed since but not necessarily ones with large Downriver United players drive up to an the 1990s. student bodies. hour a day to practice. SEE UNITED, Page 23 SOUTHGATE STAR • February 25 — March 23, 2021 • Page 23 Southgate girls still looking for that winning formula The 2021 girls high school basketball season has been a tough one so far for the Anderson Titans. Like everyone else, the Titans struggled with the unknowns of the delayed start to the season. Then when the season began, the Titans struggled trying to get their offense in gear. In its first five games, the Titans have reached the 30-point plateau just once, during a 55-31 loss to Carlson. Anderson has also fallen to Gabriel Richard, Allen Park, Roosevelt and Trenton. Since then, the Titans have played Taylor on Feb. 19 and Dearborn Edsel Ford on Feb.22. The 2021 Titans are junior Miranda Graham, junior McKenna Freitas, junior Autumn Bolash, junior Natalie Packwood, senior Natalie Beltran, senior Ava Peryam, junior Riely Thacher, junior Natasha Krasnodemski, senior Paige Hester, junior Danica McCoy, sophomore Ava Zacker and senior Faith Plummer.

Remaining 2021 schedule February 26 at Lincoln Park 6 p.m. February 27 Warren Cousino 6 p.m. March 1 Woodhaven 7 p.m. March 3 at Allen Park 6 p.m. March 5 Wyandotte 7 p.m. March 8 Trenton 7 p.m. March 10 at Carlson 6 p.m. March 12 at Taylor 7 p.m. March 15 Edsel Ford 7 p.m. Photo by Larry Caruso

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games and one out of league, but four around him for getting DRU off the keeping us moving forward,” McMullen UNITED other games were canceled because of ground, including assistant coaches Dan said. “It is great to have a great group Continued from page 22 COVID-19 restrictions. Renaud, Mike Cahalan and Gordan of coaches all from the Downriver area “We’re going out and skating three Dale; goalie coach Matt Wierzba of with one vision: to grow the game of school teams Downriver as we can get,” days a week now,” McMullen said. Great Lakes Goaltending; student girls ice hockey Downriver. We are McMullen said. “For now, our girls have “That’s better than it was a few weeks assistant coach Brooke Spiegel and always looking to add future student had an opportunity to do something ago. But the adversity has made our team manager Wade Lau, who has had athletes. they never thought they’d get to do and team stronger. If we can pull this off, to negotiate “an absolute roller coaster “Giving them the opportunity is the at 734-282-3939 us know Let or Fundraiser? an Event Have they’re running with it.” then pretty much anything’s possible.” ride” of scheduling. whole plan. We just do what’s best for DRU won three of its first four league McMullen is quick to credit those “Everyone’s positive energy has been the girls.” Page 24 • February 25 — March 23, 2021 • SOUTHGATE STAR

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