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The Bears are 128-36 under Adams and have never missed the playoffs in his 15 years as coach, so the bar is set pretty high. But Roosevelt has never had trouble clearing it. This year the team will break in a new leader in quarterback Donavan Canterberry, a 6-foot senior, who replaces three-years starter Jalin Pitchford. Canterbury is new to the pressures of playing quarterback, but not new to the pressure of playing high-level athletics as he is one of the top-rated baseball pitchers in the state. The senior is committed to play baseball at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Canterbury was scheduled to back-up Pitchford at quarterback last year, but SEE BEARS, Page 3
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2021 Roosevelt roster 2 Alex Buindo, senior 3 Christian Byrne, junior 4 Elvis Valverde, junior 5 DeAndre Bell, senior 6 Chase Cline, Sophomore 7 Donavan Canterberry, senior 8 Xavier Byrne, senior 9 Tyler Kurdi, junior 10 Ethan Breaux, senior 11 Zachary Fritz, junior 12 Justin Kanaziz, junior 13 George Lovell, junior 14 Nathanael Gonzalez, junior 16 Liam Carroll, senior 18 Jason Pente, junior 20 Darryl Foster, junior 21 Jayden Tittle, junior 24 Max Biundo, sophomore 34 Mike Stathakis, sophomore 37 Dushonn Tarrence, senior 44 Brennan Millen, senior 50 Charles Harper, junior 51 Leo Hastings, senior 54 Rhease Daugherty, junior 55 Lu Peterson, senior 56 Colin Arminiak, senior 57 Darrell Harper, sophomore 58 Demarrio Roetherford, junior 60 Troy Fillie, junior 62 Collin Hale, senior 64 Draven Saint John, junior 75 Joe Valentine, senior 79 Connor Haynes, junior 84 Tim Emory, junior 87 Quinton Ostrowski, junior 88 Alejandro Nunez, junior
fractured his wrist and missed the season. “He’s just what you want in a quarterback,” said Adams. “He’s a good student, a tremendous athlete and a humble young man. I really believe that if he wasn’t such a good baseball player, he’s good enough to be a college quarterback.” Canterbury will have some weapons at his disposal, too, including a pair of big receivers in senior Ethan Breaux and sophomore Chase Cline. Breaux, who is 6-foot-5, qualified as a sprinter for the Class A state track finals spring. He will also line-up at tight end and play defensive end. “Ethan will create some match-up problems,” Adams predicted. The 6-foot-3 Cline is a future star, according to his coach. “In two years you will be writing about what college he is choosing,” said Adams. Junior Nathanael Gonzalez, a transfer from Southgate Anderson, is another receiver, who will cause headaches for opposing defenses. In the backfield, DeAndre Bell returns. The senior shared time in the Bears backfield last year and never really broke loose. Adams called him “our go-to guy” this year. Offensive line play is always crucial to a 2021 schedule team’s success and the Bears should be solid August 27 Allen Park Home on both the offensive and defensive lines. September 2 Waterford Mott Away Adams called the lines one of the strengths of September 10 Southgate Away September 17 Taylor Home the team. September 24 Carlson Away “We have the most experience coming October 1 Lincoln Park Away back on the offensive line as we’ve had in October 8 Woodhaven Home three or four years,” said Adams. October 15 Edsel Ford Away October 22 Trenton Home Lu Peterson, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior, anchors the lines. He will be joined on offense by junior Charles Harper (5-11, 234), sophomore Darryl Harper (5-7, 217), junior DeMarrio Roetherford (6-2, 230) and senior Leo Hastings (5-9, 169). “We’re going to be alright,” Adams said. “We are not very big, but our kids are very strong and athletic. We don’t have a lot of depth, though. I wish we had five or six more players, but it is what it is.” Other projected starters for Roosevelt are running back Brennan Millen, defensive lineman Collin Hale, linebacker Goerge Lovell, defensive back Alex Biundo, defensive back Liam Carroll and defensive back Xavier Byrne. The Roosevelt varsity will roster 36 players this season. Adams said the usual cast of Downriver League characters will likely challenge for the Downriver league title this year. Those teams are Woodhaven, Allen Park and Carlson, along with Roosevelt. Woodhaven was 7-2 last year, Allen Park 5-3 and Carlson 4-3. Wyandotte beat Carlson 30-29 in overtime last year. It was the second straight year the Bears beat the Marauders by one point. The Bears open the 2021 season Aug. 27 at home against Allen Park. This is always a great game. The Jags and the Bears did not play last year, but Roosevelt lost to Allen Park in 2018 and 2019. “The last couple of years have been hard because of COVID,” said Adams, “but our kids and coaches have shown a lot of resilience. We’re tired of practicing and hitting each other, we want to get after it.”
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Restaurants fighting battles at every level When you look around these days things appear to be slipping back into place. Back into a comfortable rhythm that we are used to. Kids are getting ready to go back to school, the Detroit Tigers are playing before large crowds again, live concerts are back and restaurants are offering indoor dining. Things seem, well, normal. Jeremy Syrocki, owner of Truago in Trenton, Major Biddle in Wyandotte and Lloyds on Grosse Ile has some information for all of us: Things are not normal. When the pandemic first began, restaurants and other hospitality businesses were forced to close their doors when the first series of shutdowns was ordered. These businesses did their best to get by on a limited amount of carryout orders. Restaurants then were allowed to slowly open, first at 25 percent capacity, then 50 and finally where we are today. When the reopening occurred Syrocki and other restaurant owners found that many of their former employees, desperate for money during the shutdown, had left the industry. Help of all kinds, but especially kitchen help, became hard to find. It still is. And that drove up wages, which increased the cost of running the business. The employee crisis is still ongoing, but over the course of the past few months, these businesses have been hit with another blow - huge price increases on commodities, everything from chicken, to beef, to shrimp and crab. Syrocki said his restaurants have pretty well held the line on prices during the labor crisis, but he said the increase in the cost of food and other items is forcing his establishments to bump up is prices and he hopes his customers will understand According to Syrocki, the cost of chicken wings and chicken breasts has doubled, crab is up 50 percent and beef, 40 percent. And that’s when you can find these items. Syrocki’s usual supplier for crab has been unable to get it, so Syrocki has had to seek out other suppliers. “A lot of stuff is imported and we just can’t get
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if his costs go down, his prices will, too. Syrocki said he prints new menus each week and if and when prices start to dip, those changes will be reflected quickly. Syrocki said he thinks people will understand, especially his regulars who come into his restaurants three and four times a week. “Our employees work hard. Our staff is out there fighting everyday, battling against staffing shortages,” Syrocki said. “Some people get upset with the slower service, but most are understanding. I’d say for every unhappy customer there are about 10 who understand and tip well or offer an encouraging word.” The staff at Truago, Major Biddle and Lloyd’s, like employees at all restaurants these days, are working under tremendous strain because of the staffing crisis, so the understanding smile or a kind word from customers really helps. “People have no idea how much a little note on the bill - a little “good job” - means to a member of the waitstaff. Everytime they get one they bring it right back and show me, every time. It’s extra motivation for all of us.” Syrocki said the employees at his restaurants feel like family and the regular customers feel like part of that family, too. “We have a huge, fantastic customer base,” he said. “They have supported us all the years we have been here and especially through this whole COVID thing. They’ve mostly been super patient with us and they are happy we are open. They are supporting the lives of well over 100 people at the three restaurants, and we really appreciate that.” Syrocki said some restaurants have been forced to stay open shorter hours or remain closed on certain days because of a lack of employees. It’s something that he says he wants to avoid at all costs. “I want to stay as consistent as we can,” he said. “We want our customers to know that when they want to come and eat, we will be here and we will be open.” No, things are not yet normal, but Jeremey Syrocki and his restaurants are trying their best to make it feel that way.
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Remembering the past A look back at historic photos of the city of Wyandotte. Courtesy of All Things Wyabdotte Facebook page.
Corrigan’s A photo of the popular Corrigan’s Cafe
Downtown The city’s downtown has undergone many drastic changes over the years, but if you look closely, you can still the districtict shape of the city streets.
Wyandotte Hospital The hospital in its original form before many additions changed the shape and the look of the building now known at Herny Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Sears The Sears store on Biddle on one the top places to shop Downriver and it even had it’s own auto service shop.
Wyandotte Chemical The Wyandotte Chemical Club was a gathering place for many years, with a tavern, bowling alley and gymnasium.
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Downriver residents pay solemn tribute Most summertime celebrations are happy, high-energy affairs with food and fun and rides and fireworks, but Aug. 12-15 at Young Patriots Park in Riverview, things were a little different. The city, with sponsorship help from Ceaser Capital Management, brought The Wall That Heals to the Downriver area. The Wall is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Once opened, the exhibit remained open 24 hours a day until its closing ceremonies. People from throughout the Downriver area visited during the four-day stay. The Vietnam War, which ended in 1975 and at the time was America’s longest war, claimed the lives of more than 58,000 U.S. service men and women. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the
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City loses one of its biggest boosters The city of Wyandotte lost one of its giants on Aug. 12, 2021 when former City Councilman and City Treasurer Andy Swiecki passed away. He was remembered variously by friends, family and colleagues as “a class act, a great man and a fabulous human being.” Andrew A. Swiecki, who was 82 when he died, was involved in city government for 46 years. He was a councilman from 1967 until 1979 and the treasurer from 1979 until 2013. But his service to the community extends far beyond that. He gave unending support to many Wyandotte institutions. Among them were: n The Wyandotte Lions Club, where he headed up their flea market and golf outing n Wyandotte Goodfellows and their “no child without a Christmas.” n Friends of the Wyandotte Museum n The Wyandotte Parade n Knights of Columbus n The Wyandotte Street Art Fair where he utilized his bartending skills at the famous beer tent. Mr. Swiecki brought a service-first attitude to his job as City Treasurer and even sat up front to be able to assist residents. The Andrew Swiecki Wyandotte Customer Service Center located in City Hall has been named in his honor. Other service awards and accomplishments encompass Goodfellows of the Year Award, Wyandotte Citizen of the Year Award, Board of Directors of The Downriver Family YMCA, and Wayne County Treasurer’s Association President.
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Mr. Swiecki was born Aug. 2, 1939 to Andrew and Sophia Swiecki and was one of five children. The others are Julie Iwasko, Christine Niewiarowski, Lucille Iwasko, Eugene Swiecki
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Carmel High School and a 1963 graduate of the University of Detroit. Always a faithful servant, Mr. Swiecki was a staple at Mt. Carmel’s 8 a.m. mass. He adored his beloved wife of almost 53 years, Patricia Prosniewski. A proud and encouraging father, he and Patricia had three children, Andrew K. Swiecki, Jeffrey Swiecki, and Susan Radel (Swiecki). Mr. Sawicki enjoyed seven grandchildren, Sophia Swiecki, Andrew D. Swiecki, Stefanie Swiecki, Sam Swiecki, Amanda Swiecki, Cameron Radel and Claire Radel. Forever a family man, he dedicated himself to keeping in touch through phone calls, emails and social gettogethers. Playing football at The University of Detroit, playing in a softball league and even skydiving were hallmarks of Andy’s adventurous spirit. A love for travel continued throughout his life. He enjoyed golf, playing cards with friends and a good cigar. His boundless energy, positivity and genuine compassion impacted all he met. Andy is survived by a community overflowing with those who know, love and cherish him and his contributions to their lives. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to The Wyandotte Lions Club (lionsclubs. org) and The Wyandotte Goodfellows (Wyandotte Goodfellows, P.O. Box 392, Wyandotte, MI 48192).
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The future is firming up. We’re ready! As we heard in advance that restaurants and bars were going to be closed down in March of 2020, I was defiant. A week later, I had realized that there was nothing I could relate this to that would give me any basis on which to rely for “knowing” what to do. It wasn’t up to me any more, and of course, that was the beginning of this most bizarre year and a half. I won’t even try to explain the Peter Rose roller coaster of emotion, or the apprehension of managing through Wyandotte Warrior a period of very low revenue. We did alright, we made it through and are now as prepared as we know how to be as the autumn season begins here in August. We did what independent merchants do better than national chains, as always. Our stores are changed, no question. But we had a sensational Street Art Fair here in Wyandotte. Every artist we talked to, every retailer and restaurant and every attendee were more than happy about the Street Fair being back. It felt great, especially because it seemed to be an engine start of sorts. People wanted to spend money, and in an amplified way, so believe me, we were surprised, and we learned more from this fair than any prior year. Irritants abound, of course. People that aren’t vaccinated seem almost gleeful to see the look of annoyance about being an obstacle to getting past the pandemic. There are some folks that, while wrong in my regard, are on firmer footing for their rationale. Their apprehension is derived from misinformation that they won’t let go of, and while that is indeed their choice, it is also an absolute infringement on my rights. We haven’t come to terms yet with a whole new reality that appears to be setting up as a a long term problem, with side effects and unintended consequences of all sorts. All of that notwithstanding, business seems to be percolating and slipping into a strong gear. That’s how I see the near future. I see a strong holiday
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season, and I see no abatement as we turn the corner into next spring - which is crucial, because the thing that paralyzed apparel retailers is the suspension of confidence and assertiveness about a future that was crazy uncertain. By the time this paper prints and is distributed, chances are that we will have been in Chicago twice for future buying for women and men at our best trade shows. We wouldn’t be going at all if we were nervous and uncertain, and by golly, it feels really good to write those words. We’re confident in large part because people are seeking us out and specifically buying from small when they find things they like. They’re coming to us first. I’ve been “educating” about the effect of spending locally vs at national chains, and worst, on-line. Amazon and everyone else that takes a piece of the pie while diverting revenue out of state are obnoxious parasites on the local and indie economy that we indies built. But here’s the thing: We have to be compelling as merchants. We have to be really good at selection, vibe, presentation, marketing, and everything that goes into running a shop. Macy’s is getting hit far harder than we small guys, because we provide the service that Macy’s cannot. We know what we’re talking about, we take the time to find out what our clients want, and we don’t try to talk them into what they really don’t want. We’re safe-zone
retailers that know a lot of our guests by name. Mine is not the only voice of urgency to Shop Local. Every time I drive through a place that was once far busier and more robust, I feel a massive sense of loss, and depression that once lost, it is so hard to rebuild. The loss was due to too few insisting on pushing back against the pressure. It takes the residents, the business leaders and entrepreneurs and the city, county and state governments working to insist on having a cool place at the center of our shopping worlds to succeed against all odds, and when that works, it makes for a beautiful story. Because “big” is not shy about declaring that it wants all of the business. They have very deep pockets because they are funded by Wall Street or big private investors that throw money to flatten their small competition as they did in the 1980s. That became the new normal. Flattening all the local businesses. And now it’s coming back. The pendulum is swinging back to those responsible for supporting the towns they love. There are a lot more people that say all the time that they hate the mall amd won’t go there. I hear more and more say that shopping online is stupid, especially when they have the choices they do, right here locally, where their own money circulates and is touched by dozens of hands before that ripple effect abates. Viva la Indie. We’re still here.
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What makes a supportive shoe? When it comes to shoes, many people often pick trends and fashion over function and support. Wearing unsupportive shoes can actually cause problems beyond blisters and sprains, like back pain. Since the feet are the base of your body, it’s important to support them properly. The next time you’re in the market for a new, everyday shoe, here are a few important things to consider to help keep your feet (and spine) happy. 1. Choose a shoe that’s the right
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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital expands further A new clinic to treat general urological needs, men’s health and urologic oncology now is open at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, bringing expanded, high-quality care closer to home for patients. A team of urology experts led by Naveen Kachroo, M.D., Ph.D., director of endourology and chief of the Urology Clinic, and urologist Amit Patel, M.D., can diagnose and treat kidney stones and prostate enlargement, perform open and minimally invasive robotic surgeries of the kidney, bladder, adrenal gland and prostate, as well as treat advanced cancers. The clinic completes the second phase of a $3.2 million project to expand the hospital’s medical mall for subspecialty areas that also include Heart & Vascular and Oncology. Hospital President Jennifer Eslinger said the project means greater access to subspecialty services and a larger outpatient presence for those services for patients in the Downriver area. The new Urology Clinic brings high-quality urological care closer to home with plans to add more urologists in the future. Dr. Kachroo added that having the new clinic on site at Wyandotte increases the convenience of urologic services and diagnostic testing for patients in a well-equipped facility closer to home. Catheter removals and treatment for patients with bladder cancer, prostate cancer and low testosterone are offered on site. “These are outpatient therapies that we couldn’t do at Henry Ford Wyandotte before opening this clinic,” Dr. Kachroo said. “Diagnostic work that is traditionally done in an operating room now can be performed in an outpatient setting.” Procedure rooms enable physicians to provide the latest advances in prostate biopsies, vasectomies, transperineal biopsies, minor surgeries and cystoscopies – camera inspections of the bladder – in the clinic setting. “We offer comprehensive urology services in the Wyandotte area and are happy to be able to serve our communities locally through the Henry Ford Medical Group,” added Dr. Patel.
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Cardiologist James Mohyi, M.D. (center) consults with nurse practitioner Bethany Dalessandro and Arfaat Khan, M.D., on a patient’s case at the new Heart & Vascular Institute located inside Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.
“As a robotics-trained surgeon offering advanced, minimally invasive surgery, I am happy that Downriver patients can now keep even the highest of specialty care close to home. “We have a small team who provide personalized service to our patients. In terms of office space, being able to have that all in one suite is ideal. We try to offer patients a one-stop clinic and reduce the need to come back again.” The hospital’s medical mall expansion also includes a new Heart & Vascular Clinic that opened Feb. 15 and features additional examination rooms, physician offices and a state-
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The latter is “an old barn find” that he brought back from Alabama. “Every car person has his own idea of what the best hot rod or best classic is,” he said. “In my case, it was the 1939 to 1941 Willys. That’s my favorite hot rod. It was love at first sight.” Caruso, 76, remembers “the old drag racing days” when “the old drag racers all drove Willys. They were gassers. All the ’40 and ’41 Willys are really cool.” Caruso is not necessarily “a big show fan” – participating in maybe six car shows a year – but he has earned several
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Book Sale The Friends of Bacon Library offer an ever-changing selection of books and other media for sale in the main part of the library Bacon Book Club is Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The book this month is The Library Book By Susan Orlean. Read along with us or better yet – meet with us and share your thoughts. We meet on the first Wednesday of
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