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Many times I would sit in her studio at Day and the Florida and Southern talented, giving, artistic, compassionate izzo River’s Edge and then text her that she Review. Her images can even be seen and brilliant human. I met Patty seven Continued from page 1 was a genius. Her studio will remain in the 2011 movie A Very Harold & years ago when I was in remission. She Township, said Ms. Izzo had the “soul open as she left it and be open to the Kumar Christmas. donated her time and energy for years of a warrior with armor of pure love public. We also plan on proceeding with Her work has been awarded with instructing cancer survivors to paint. and creative imagination,” and friend her two-year planned show in Sep- many honors. Twice she was presented Patty believed everyone was an artist and fellow artist Erica Chappuis of tember with Martine McDonald, who the prestigious Gold Medal in the an- and through her tutelage and encour- Grosse Ile described Ms. Izzo as “a showed with her every other year.” nual state of Michigan Photographic agement, everyone was.” monumental and important American An Allen Park resident and celebrat- Competition. In 2006, she was recog- Ms. Izzo’s friend Eliza Johnson of artist; a fierce advocate for women; and ed artist, McDonald counted Ms. Izzo nized by American Photo magazine as Lincoln Park said: “She saw the true the dearest, most loving friend anyone as one of her best friends. one of the “hottest new talents” and as beauty in people. She made people could wish for.” “She was kind and generous and I “an artist destined for big things.” want to be creative.” After college, Ms. Izzo worked for was a better person and artist having Ms. Izzo has been a member of Jay Ray, owner of Jay Ray’s BBQ more than 20 years for the Renais- had her as a friend,” McDonald said. the Detroit Scarab Club, the National Catering in Wyandotte said: “I’m sance Club and ClubCorp, working her “Patty’s bright light touched so many. Women’s Caucus of Arts, the Feminist forever thankful for the fact that she way up in two years from waitress to She had a big heart and an abundance Art Project, Detroit Focus, and served was a mentor and someone to look up regional service director. She loved to of kindness.” on the boards of the Scarab Club and to for my daughters and my wife. She travel with friends and family then and Ms. Izzo’s art, including hand-illus- the Downriver Council for the Arts. was a fighter for women, a fighter for throughout her life, always passionate trated photographs using archival photo She also mentored — she didn’t like anyone being wronged. She spread her about new adventures and new vistas. oils and inks, has been exhibited many to be called teacher when it came to art love everywhere. She made people feel She opened the Patricia Izzo Fine times nationally and internationally, — cancer patients and survivors in the exactly how someone should make you Art Photography Studio and Gallery including at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Josephine Ford Healing Arts program feel — like you matter, like you belong in the early 2000’s on the third floor of the Bibliotheque du Paris, the Women’s in Brownstown Township, and led art and like you’re loved.” River’s Edge Gallery in Wyandotte. Historic Hall of Fame in Lansing, the classes at the Wyandotte-based ARC On her biography page in the River’s “I will miss Patty, my dear friend, Henry Ford Hospital Art Collection in Downriver, a nonprofit serving people Edge website, Ms. Izzo wrote: “It is my confidant, my soother, my inciter,” Detroit and the Mira Goddard Center with developmental disabilities, for this artist’s hope that my work captures said Patt Slack of Monroe, owner of the for Photography at Reyerson University more than 10 years. what is needed most and serves the gallery. “And I will miss Patricia Izzo in Toronto. Her art has been featured in One student in the Josephine Ford viewer well. My work is my gift and it the artist. Her work always thrilled me. many publications, as well, including class wrote this online after learning of is what I was meant to do.” I could not wait to see her new work. American Photo Magazine, Woman’s Ms. Izzo’s death: “The world has lost a

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Restaurants doing all they can during pandemic The restaurant business is very Michigan restaurants that have survived so far much a family affair for Jeremy — more than 2,000 have had to permanently close, Syrocki of Grosse Ile. according to the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging He was raised working in the Association — are happy to welcome back their restaurants of his father, chef An- customers, but many owners wonder how long they thony Syrocki, including Syrocki’s can keep going. PAULA in Illinois and Studebaker’s in Carry-outs helped Syrocki’s restaurants through NEuMAN Wyandotte Pennsylvania. the first pandemic shutdown, but now that part of Warrior Jeremy earned a business degree his business is about half what it was before, Jeremy from Oakland University, and said. So inside dining — limited now by the state to although he didn’t pursue formal chef’s training, he 25 percent of capacity — is very important. grew up in the industry and he cooks — and cooks Restaurant owners everywhere, especially those and cooks 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 rules restaurant in Trenton, about five years ago. and keep everybody safe,” he said. “Twenty-five per- Then about two years ago, Jeremy — with his cent is not enough to pay the bills — not even close.” brother Jeff and sister-in-law Christine — opened But he’s enthused about the future, and about serv- Major Biddle’s in Wyandotte, specializing in ribs, Trenton and Wyandotte restaurants. ing the restaurants’ loyal customers and enticing new barbecue and comfort food such as meatloaf and The bar’s menu includes house-made pizza, burg- ones in the doors of all three eateries. lasagna, but also offering sandwiches, steaks and ers, hoagies and a wide assortment of appetizers, “I do all the menu planning,” Jeremy said. “I’m seafood. entrees, soups and salads. Already, the bar is selling trying to make sure we’re not overlapping each other And on Feb. 1, Jeremy and his Grosse Ile friends 50-100 pizzas a day, counting carry-out and dine-in because the restaurants are so close to each other.” Chris Laura and Francis Brooks re-opened Lloyd’s sales, he said. All of the core recipes he uses are from his father. Bar & Grill on Macomb Street of Grosse Ile, and The pandemic and state-ordered shutdowns have “He’s retired now, but he was a chef for 50 years,” have revamped it from stem to stern with help from not helped Michigan’s hospitality industry. Jeremy said. “He actually works for me now in the Jeremy’s wife, Kristina. The state’s restaurants first were shut down for summers. He’ll make soups and sauces, cut steaks “She has helped me design all the restaurants,” he indoor dining on March 16, 2020. That lasted until and filets for me.” said. “We do all the construction and design work June 8, when the eateries were allowed to reopen at And all three restaurants specialize in making ourselves. At Lloyd’s the whole interior is redone and 50 percent capacity. But when Covid case numbers almost everything on the menu from scratch. we’re putting a big outdoor patio on, half-enclosed, surged over the summer and fall, the state again shut “We’re hand-cutting our own steaks, pounding kind of like Truago. We plan to put bike racks out restaurants down for indoor dining on Nov. 18 across our own chicken,” Jeremy said. “We buy the best front, too. We want it to be a community gathering most of Michigan. products we can buy, and that makes good products place, where you go after the football game or the Now, as of Feb. 1, restaurants are allowed to open at the end.” cheerleading competition — that family destination again for indoor dining but at 25 percent capacity up His children Brianna, 16, and Christian and Bray- spot for the island.” to 100 customers total and with many other restric- don, 14, also work in his restaurants. Lloyd’s offers more casual dining than Jeremy’s tions. It’s a family tradition, after all. WYANDOTTE WARRIOR < February 25 — March 23, 2021 < Page 5 Page 6 > February 25 — March 23, 2021 > WYANDOTTE WARRIOR Healthy resolutions you can actually stick to having a negative thought, recognize it How to reduce work-from- and follow it up with a positive thought home back pain to help train your brain. 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“Efficient” is the word you’re most likely to hear from those who’ve received a first Covid vaccine shot at the Meijer Southgate store when they talk about the experience. • • • • “My husband and I both went. In and out in 30 minutes. Very organized and efficient.” — Donna Pear of Wyandotte • “Very efficient.” — Deborah Eldredge of Southgate • “No problems whatsoever. So efficient.” — Donna Marbrey of Southgate • “It’s very organized. Moves fast even though the line looked long.” — Jenni Weihmiller of Romulus

• “Went real smoothly.” — Stan Kulczycki of Wyandotte meijer.com to register. Seniors also depending on your health status) to As more vaccine doses become • “Very quick and organized.” — can sign up in person at individual make sure you don’t have any sort available, Meijer will expand vaccine Melissa Dyer of Wyandotte stores. of allergic reaction. And then you’re administration, according to a press • “Meijer in Southgate did a great On the day and time of your Meijer done. Before you’ve walked out of the release. Nationwide, about 46 million job. No waiting, no overcrowding, appointment, when you walk into the waiting area, an employee is cleaning people have received the first dose of professional. In and out in 35 store, an employee will direct you to your chair for the next person. a Covid vaccine, according to Feb. minutes. Great experience.” — Cora another worker at the clinic, who will “I was very impressed and happy 11 news reports. Vaccination is not Kidd of Southgate hand you paperwork to fill out and about the whole experience,” said complete until two doses have been • • • send you on to the vaccine line. Signs Helen Guerra of Southgate. “The received. During the last few weeks, Meijer and employees direct you every step workers were so kind, friendly and If you know a senior without a cell stores throughout the state have of the way. helpful.” phone or Internet access, consider administered up to 1,200 vaccines per As you move through the line, “My husband and I just received helping that person register to get a day, depending on the store, according where everyone is six feet apart, you our first Covid shots at Meijer in vaccine, some people recommend. to a Feb. 8 press release from the can fill out your paperwork. Southgate,” Pat Trenton of Taylor “I registered my older sister for superstore chain based in Grand “It moved very quickly,” said wrote online. “I’m posting just to let an appointment and used my phone Rapids. Patricia Rydzewski of Wyandotte. them and everyone know what an number,” Dalla Santa said. “Since its first clinic on Jan. 15, the “The process was well organized, outstanding job they are doing. The “One of the most important things retailer has administered more than and in spite of there being about line moved quickly, the entire team Michiganders can do right now is to 20,000 doses in Michigan and more 30 people in line, it only took 15 was friendly and professional, and make a plan to get the vaccine when than 30,000 doses overall, primarily minutes,” said Joanne Dalla Santa of even the waiting area chairs were it becomes available to you,” said to seniors 65 and older,” the release Lincoln Park. “I would recommend cleaned as soon as someone left. You Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Remember, states. seniors with arthritis to bring their realize that almost all of us in line it takes some time to distribute the The vaccine doses are provided by canes or walkers or grab a cart for are seniors, a great many with health vaccine to all Michiganders, so please the state of Michigan and the Centers support while in line.” issues, and to stand in a long line can be patient .… The state of Michigan for Disease Control. Health systems At the top of the line, an employee be very daunting. No problem today. is proud to partner with Meijer to throughout the state, including Henry will take your paperwork and ask for Kind workers and well organized.” help distribute the safe and effective Ford and Beaumont, and other sites your insurance cards, look all of that “I’m extremely proud of the Covid-19 vaccine to Michiganders also are holding vaccine clinics over quickly and direct you to a table amazing work our store and pharmacy across the state.” throughout the state. Many hopeful where a pharmacy worker is waiting teams have done to create a quick The systems used to get vaccine seniors have signed up with as many to swab your arm, give you the shot, and efficient process for our vaccine shots into arms vary from state to locations as they can, and are just hand you a vaccine card and make you clinics,” said Jason Beauch, Meijer state. waiting to get the texts, emails and an appointment for your second dose vice president of pharmacy. “The Meijer is a family-owned retailer phone calls setting up appointments. three weeks from the first one. importance of these clinics is not lost with 256 supercenters and grocery Here’s how it works with Meijer: Then you’re directed to seats — all on our team members and patients. stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Text COVID to the number 75049 spaced six feet apart — where you It’s a very emotional experience for Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and for a link to register, or visit clinic. wait for 15 minutes (or 30 minutes everyone involved.” Wisconsin. Page 10 > February 25 — March 23, 2021 > WYANDOTTE WARRIOR

Photo by Jim Jacek (LEFT) Presenting our fall donation of $12,760 to the Gibraltar Food Pantry. Thank you to member Leeanne Schultz for nominating the food bank, and to member Carol Woggon for all the great work you’re doing in our community to help combat food insecurity. (CENTER) Presenting our donations of $12,850 to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital for the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. Pictured are Cindy Czarnik (100 Women Who Care Downriver), Jen- nifer Eslinger (President of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital), Lori Hawkins (100 Women Who Care Downriver), and Kevin Rourke (Development Manager of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital). Many thanks to our members for their generous donations, and our gratitude to all front line workers helping with COVID-19. May 2020. (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,” Wyandotte Warrior 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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Remaining Hank 2021 schedule Minckiewicz Wyandotte Warrior Feb. 26 at Woodhaven 7 p.m. Mar. 1 Allen Park 6 p.m. Well, the long-delayed 2021 girls Mar. 3 Trenton 6 p.m. high school basketball season was just Mar. 5 at Southgate 7 p.m. five games old and the Roosevelt team Mar. 8 Carlson 6 p.m. had seen enough for three times that Mar. 10 at Taylor 7 p.m. many games. Mar. 12 Edsel Ford 6 p.m. The Bears had blown out a couple Mar. 17 Lincoln Park 6 p.m of teams, lost a game to an unbeaten league-leader and suffered a baffling admitted. “They had a couple of girls offensive outage in a weirdly one- who are very good shooters.” sided loss to Taylor. The Taylor game was an oddball in So, let’s start with the weird one. a season that has seen the Bears spank If you had been at the Feb. 17 game Allen Park 48-21 on opening night at Roosevelt between the Bears and and later take apart Anderson 48-22. the Taylor Griffins and you weren’t The opener at Allen Park was playing too close attention, it would especially satisfying as Makuch have seemed like any other old game. substituted freely throughout the game However, if you were paying just and got contributions from up and a little attention, you’d have noticed down the line up. that despite the Bears getting to all the Nae Atwater and Cortney Olson right spots on the floor, playing pretty each scored 11 points, while Kate good defense and getting shots the Bezzo and Liv Harder each had six offense is designed to generate, next and Paige Olson and Jordyn Guyzik to none of shots were going through chipped in with four points each. the hoop for the home team. Wyandotte shot out to a 5-0 lead in Literally minutes passed without the game and was never challenged. the Bears changing their side of the It was 18-5 at halftime and 29-18 at scoreboard. The first half ended with the end of three quarters. Olson scored Wyandotte making just 2 of 27 shots. eight of her 11 points in the final The Bears made just four baskets in quarter as the Bears iced the game. the entire game and fell 37-10. In its other early-season outing, the “It was unbelievable,” said Bears fell to unbeaten Trenton 40-26 Roosevelt coach Jerry Makuch. “We in a game that was closer than the had so many open looks. We ran our final score indicated. offense to perfection. Our effort was “We played them tough,” said 100 percent. We had open shots from Makuch. “We practiced hard on a the wing, from the elbow, we missed zone defense against them and maybe lay-ups. I have never seen anything I should have switched to a man-to- like it.” man. It was a good effort on our part.” Photo by Larry Caruso Makuch’s hustling, scrappy Makuch added that he has been Nae Atwater (5) and the Roosevelt basketball team put together a 3-2 record through the first five games of the season. team generally makes an artform pleased with nearly every aspect of of harassing other teams and using his club this season, from its on-court players. “These girls are fun to coach.” defense to kickstart its offense. play to its overall attitude. “Alaynia Jacobs has been real After the regular-season finale The Bears did that against Taylor, “I really like this team,” the steady,” he said. “And Nae Atwater against Lincoln Park, the Bears will generating a good amount of steals, Roosevelt coach said. “I like this is everywhere. She is super quick, embark on the Michigan High School but the Bears simply could not convert team a lot. They have a great attitude always the quickest girl on the Athletic association state tournament, those steals into points. and they give 110 percent, if that is floor. Elle Gonzalez has played well starting with districts at Southgate. One the other end, Taylor played a possible. These girls are early on the and Courtney Olsen is our leading Joining the Bears there will be the pretty good offensive game and the court, they stay late to shoot and they rebounder. Katie Bezzo is a spark off host Titans, Riverview, Taylor and Have an Event or Fundraiser? Let us know at 734-282-3939 us know Let or Fundraiser? an Event Have result was pretty one-sided. do whatever you ask.” the bench for us, she always makes Trenton. “Taylor has a fine team,” Makuch And then he singled out several things happen. Page 20 > February 25 — March 23, 2021 > WYANDOTTE WARRIOR

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Tom Tigani In Downriver League games, teams Wyandotte Warrior get six players at a time, but Sheeler has a total of 14 varsity and junior It’s been a season of transition so varsity players to choose from in case far for the Wyandotte Roosevelt High of illness. And he likes that those School boys bowling team. players have developed a good team After a tough first year for Coach chemistry. Ronny Sheeler that saw them lose “Everybody on our team gets all of their games in 2020, things are along, and that definitely makes for a looking up with wins in two of their pleasurable experience for the kids,” first three matches this year. said Sheeler, a former player who “The varsity boys had a rough attended Roosevelt from 2004 to season last year,” he said. “We had 2008. a younger team last year, with a lot Sheeler’s looking for contributions of freshman varsity players, but they from up-and-coming freshman gained experience that’s helped them Jack Murray and junior Jacob this year.” Vernier as the team prepares to take The Bears opened with an on traditional rivals Woodhaven exhibition meet against Dearborn (“definitely a contender”) and Lincoln Divine Child and beat them in a close Park, which “always has a good game before dominating Trenton 26- team.” 4. Sheeler said it’s a good start for a “Jacob’s been our best so far,” he Photo by Larry Caruso season in which a .500 finish would said. “Every year he’s improving.” The Roosevelt boys basketball team has had a bumpy start to the delayed 2021 season, winning twice and falling three times in its be a big step forward. As is the rest of the squad, Sheeler first five games. The Bears opened play with a 72-66 win over Allen At press time the team was entering said, adding, “Our team this year Park, but have gone 1-3 since then, losing to Trenton, Anderson its fifth week of what likely will would definitely dominate last year’s and Taylor and beating Carlson. All the games have been Downriver be an eight- or nine-game season, team.” League games. The Anderson loss was a difficult one to swallow as depending on the COVID-19 He attributes that improvement to the Bears fell in a one-point heartbreaker 53-52. The Bears played situation. Typical seasons comprise the mind-set he has worked to instill Edsel Ford on Feb. 19 and Dearborn Divine Child on Feb. 22. Here up to 15 meets with multiple different since last year. is the remainder of the Roosevelt regular-season schedule: Feb. 24 tournaments and usually end around “I just tell them to come and have at Lincoln Park; March 1at Allen Park; March 3 at Trenton; March mid-March. fun,” he said. “Try and enjoy yourself 5, Anderson; March 8 at Carlson; March 10, Taylor; March 12 at Edsel Ford; March 17, Lincoln Park. At the conclusion of the season, The pandemic also has affected and be the best you can. Just by doing Roosevelt will play in a MHSAA district tournament at Anderson attendance at the games; the team that, this season is looking like a good along with the host Titans, Allen Park, Lincoln Park and Riverview. has been recording and posting them stepping-stone to next year with a online so parents can watch safely. good, up-and-coming team.” WYANDOTTE WARRIOR < February 25 — March 23, 2021 < Page 21 First of its kind Downriver United offers high school hockey to girls

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 features a roster of 15 players from Ava Renaud, Trenton reason he started DRU; 1 in 3 girls Bridget Waddell, assistant captain, Allen Park High School communities throughout the region, and hockey players can use the game to go Emily Bruce, junior, Trenton High School 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 “Several of us got together to do this,” Mia McMullen, sophomore, Huron High School 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 moved, bringing the number of players Team Manager: Wade Lau 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. WARRIOR : WYANDOTTE Us On Facebook Like 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. 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Let us know at 734-282-3939 Bear skaters looking for scoring touch After waiting a long time because of the COVID-19 restrictions, the start 2021 Roosevelt of the 2020 Michigan High School roster Athletic Association hockey season has been less than thrilling for the 1 Aden Jordan, junior 4 Zach Ciaravino, senior Roosevelt Bears. 5 Gavin Daum, sophomore Coach Mike Quint’s squad opened 6 Luke Beaubien, senior the campaign with five straight losses 7 Like Peck-Truszkoweski, in which it was outscored 21-2. sophomore The lack of offensive punch showed 8 Jason Pente, sophomore up in a season-opening 5-1 loss to 9 Joshua Mills, junior Grosse Pointe Woods University 10 William Ballantyne, freshman Liggett. In that game, Jason Cuppari’s 11 Zach Varieur, junior power-play goal was the only scoring 12 William Haskett, sophomore 14 Alex Moon, junior of the night for the host Bears. Ray 15 Matthew Kurc, sophomore Isham and Jason Johnson assisted. 16 Ray Isham, senior The offensive drought continued 19 Connor Wilson, sophomore in a 1-0 loss to Birmingham Detroit 21 Jason Cuppari, senior Country Day, a 6-0 loss to Salem, 22 Luc Hill, freshman a 5-1 loss to Novi and a 5-0 loss to 24 Ben Patterson, freshman Trenton. 26 Jason Johnson, senior The early portion of this year’s 30 Cole Lindstrom, sophomore schedule is packed with heavy-hitters 25 Sam Shifflett, senior as University Liggett, Novi, Country Day and, of course, Trenton all have The slates eases some during the

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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 21 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 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.” WYANDOTTE WARRIOR < February 25 — March 23, 2021 < Page 23

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