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ello and welcome to the inaugural edition of the Wyandotte Warrior, a new monthly multimedia news magazine designed to be specifically for and about the people, businesses and events in Wyandotte.

It is our pleasure to be here.

For years Wyandotte and the Downriver area in general had been blessed with good, award-winning community journalism.

However, the years have not been kind, and a changing economic picture and disinterested out-of-state ownership of news outlets has eroded local coverage to the point that there

is little “community” in much of the journalism being practiced today.

The Warrior plans to fix some

of that. And we hope to grow our influence as the months and years go by.

Be assured of this: What appears in the pages of the Warrior will matter to, and be of interest to the residents of Wyandotte. You will not have to read of city business in Riverview or sports stories from Southgate.

We plan to be all Wyandotte, all the time.

Wyandotte is a vibrant place, from its booming downtown to its active neighborhoods and programs offered by the recreation department and senior center.

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Mayor is happy with his city, hopeful for a bright future Hank Minckiewicz Wyandotte Warrior

Wyandotte mayor Joe Peterson’s third-floor corner office at city hall looks out on Biddle Avenue and much of the city’s downtown. When Peterson looks out at the view, he likes what he sees. And why not? Wyandotte is a town with a lot going for it.

The city is one of the few Downriver with a true downtown area and Wyandotte is making the most of it.

It has been called the “Royal Oak of Downriver” and it really has become that sort of a destination, just with without the pretension of its northern suburban counterpart.

“We have become something of a hot spot,” admitted Peterson, clearly happy with the fact.

Peterson, who has been mayor since 2009 and has been elected three times, says the downtown renaissance began in earnest with two developments: The sale and rebirth of the old Sears Building and the opening of Total Health in the former Gail’s office supply store.

Joe Daly, who is to Wyandotte what Dan Gilbert is to Detroit, bought the former Sears store, which was something of a blight on an otherwise upbeat downtown, and transformed it. Today, the old store is sleek and modern and holds insurance offices on the first two floors and upscale apartments on the top two floors.

“Joe Daly has invested so much in Wyandotte,” said Peterson. “He owns a lot and many of the businesses here rent from him.”

When Total Health came to town it was simply a vitamin store – not

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SMART MAN TO BE MAYOR, YOU JUST HAVE TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SMART PEOPLE.” ~ Joe Peterson, Mayor of Wyandotte much to get excited about.

But the store did so well that it soon expanded and expanded.

Today there is a health food grocery store, acupuncture shop and more.

Another important change came for Wyandotte when it decided to allow outdoor seating for its many bars and restaurants.

Peterson said he worked with former city councilman Johnny Kolakowski to craft an ordinance to allow café-style seating. There was some opposition, but the measure passed and has been a rousing success.

“What changed everything was outdoor seating. After that, you could just see the nightlife picking up,” said Peterson. The mayor pointed to businesses like Whiskey’s on the Water and Captains as a couple of establishments that helped lead the way. Today, most Wyandotte eateries have some type of al fresco seating.

The Peterson administration also upgraded the city’s Third Friday programs. Peterson said the monthly get-togethers seemed to be getting stale

with the same type of events being held over and over. The city spiced them up with things like its barbeque event, the Wine Crawl and new and different bands to provide entertainment.

As the downtown has improved, so too have the neighborhoods. New ordinances and timely enforcement have improved the housing stock and, in some instances, cleared out old buildings that were no longer economically viable.

When sites were cleared, the city offered them for sale and new homes have sprung up on those lots all over Wyandotte. According to Peterson, Wyandotte’s population has increased from 25, 000 to about 28, 000 during his time in office.

Peterson said he credits the citizens of Wyandotte for the city’s revitalization. In his three terms the city has asked for three millages and they have all passed.

“I think I’ve had a pretty good dream about what the city could be and the citizens who passed those millages made it happen. The people deserve a

lot of credit.

“It’s sort of like investing money, you put it in and watch it grow. In this case, you paid maybe $50 more in taxes and now your property values have gone up $10,000.”

Peterson said changes to the city government itself have helped, too.

Things like naming Todd Drysdale City Administrator and building an IT department have streamlined things and improved internal communication.

“You don’t have to be a smart man to be mayor,” he said, smiling. “You just have to surround yourself with smart people.”

Peterson said much of his role in all this has been cheerleader and marketer.

He clearly relishes the fact that some call him “the social media mayor.” If you are on Facebook, he is not hard to find.

Next up for the city is the redevelopment of the old post office site on Oak Street. Plans are in the works for a five-story mixed use building with retail on the ground floor, 60 hotel rooms on the middle floors and apartments and lofts on the top. The property has already been purchased and soil testing will begin soon.

It sounds like another potential win for a city that has been on a pretty good winning streak recently.

And the social media mayor? Well, he has three more years before term limiting out. He says there will be no more running for him once he leaves the mayor’s post, so he’ll spend the rest of his time in office cheerleading, marketing and trying to make his city the best it can be.

GREETINGS Continued from Page 1 so. Mayor Joe Peterson and the rest of the city leaders are to be commended for making downtown Wyandotte a “go-to” place for not just residents, but for people throughout Downriver and beyond.

But downtown Wyandotte is only part of the story. The people of the community live their lives in the neighborhoods and we want to cover that, too.

Garden clubs, block parties, social organization are all part of the mix.

And, of course, sports. High school sports are the

heart of any community publication and we plan to cover your Bears from top to bottom. Wyandotte is a tremendous high school sports city. From coach Rod Adams’ football team to the hockey and baseball programs and everything in between, we plan to cover it.

If you are a varsity athlete – male or female - at Roosevelt, your team is going to be on our pages.

The Wyandotte Warrior will be delivered through direct mail to every house and business in the city, so it will be readily available. In addition, the news magazine can be found on racks at select businesses

throughout the city and it can always be found online.

If you own a business, advertising here is a plus, too, with great rates and multiple platforms, including print, direct mail and online. It is a true one-stop multimedia approach.

We want to keep our finger on the pulse of your community. You can help us do that by letting us know what you want to read about. Got a story idea?

Drop us a line. Stay in touch, we’d like to know what you are thinking. Contact us at 734-282-3939 or office@gobigmultimedia.com.

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The Art of Healing

Classmates find respite from fear, friendship with fellow patients

Photo: Paula Neuman

Cancer survivors and patients share their art and celebrate their friendship during the exhibit opening of The Art of Healing in Wyandotte.

Paula Neuman Wyandotte Warrior

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t’s all about “the powerful healing attributes of creativity, as well as the camaraderie of artists,” said renowned artist and photographer Patricia Izzo of Wyandotte.

She refuses to call herself a teacher when she leads her art class every Thursday afternoon in the Henry Ford Healing Arts Program at the Josephine Ford Cancer Center in Brownstown Township. She’s been guiding the class for the last seven years.

“Anyone who is a survivor or currently fighting cancer can join the class if they are in the Henry Ford Health System,” Izzo said. “It’s not

THE CLASS GIVES ME A BREAK FROM ANY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ABOUT WHAT I’M GOING THROUGH. academic, and there are no grades.

The cost is minimal — $10 for six weeks of class, and that includes all supplies.”

Nine-year cancer survivor Morene McNulty of Taylor understands that Izzo doesn’t want to be thought of as a conventional teacher.

“She’s our guide,” McNulty said.

“When I think I’m lost, she helps me.”

And the other members of the class help each other, too.

“They know the things you’ve been through and you tend to bond,” McNulty said.

Once a year, the class members present a public exhibit of their work.

This year’s exhibit, called The Art of Healing, opened with a celebration

Sept. 7 at the Downriver Council for the Arts, housed in a 100-year old building at 81 Chestnut Street in downtown Wyandotte. The exhibit is free of charge and is open to the public until Sept 22. It is dedicated to class member Lynn Somenauer, who died Feb. 16 of cancer.

The artists in the class paint or work in other media, if they choose to.

Susan Mesler of Grosse Ile has been in the Healing Arts class for more than three years. She works with metal and stone, and taught science in Riverview schools for more than 20 years. Mesler, a rock hound, creates jewelry of metal and beach glass and Michigan stones, as well as works of art that can be hung on a wall. Some

light up, powered by batteries, and one is a large, complex metalwork mandala.

Mesler has a rare fallopian tube cancer in stage four, and she knows well that each day she can wake up and create art is a precious gift.

“I love the class,” she said. “It forces you to focus on something outside of yourself.”

Izzo encourages her artists to let go of their everyday concerns, their pain and their fear, and to tap into the reservoir of creativity she believes lurks within us all.

“I believe firmly in the power and the unexplainable magic of art,” she SEE HEALING, Page 6

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HEALING Continued from Page 4 said. “Let the power within you flow.

Feel the joy and the creative freedom that allows truth of expression, no matter what you are feeling. No rules.

No boundaries. Freedom of expression can be a great healer.”

When you survive cancer, the fear that comes with it is left behind, the artists said.

“It stays with you,” said Belinda Jackson of Riverview, a 14-year survivor of ovarian cancer. “They gave me one to three years of remission.”

Despite her survival, her body’s ability to beat the medical odds, the possibility of cancer coming back is never far from her mind.

“It’s always lurking,” Jackson said.

Making art along with her classmates helps.

“It’s a way to get out of your head for a while,” she said. “This just gives you a little vacation.”

Cancer survivor Judy Collinson of Trenton, who is Mesler’s mother, used to do wood carving. Now she isn’t strong enough to work with wood, but

Belinda Jackson of Riverview, a 14-year survivor of ovarian cancer, shows some of her recent paintings.

Photo: Paula Neuman

she loves drawing and painting with the class.

“The painting really helps calm you down,” Collinson said.

Class member and painter Joanne Stephens of Brownstown Township concurred.

“It’s relaxing and I enjoy it,” she said.

Cancer survivor Sue Spotts of

Carleton also agrees.

“It’s very therapeutic, and you can forget about what’s happening all over,” she said.

Class member Shirley McBroom of Brownstown Township likes to paint, but most of all, she likes the friendship and commonality she has found with her classmates.

“I like the people,” she said. “I like

to listen to everybody’s opinions.

Everybody is in the same boat — or just got out of it.”

Sarita Sahota of Flat Rock is in the midst of chemotherapy treatment for stage three breast cancer. She’s been painting in Izzo’s Healing Arts class since June.

“It’s something to keep you busy, and the girls really help,” she said.

“The class gives me a break from any negative thoughts about what I’m going through.”

New class member April Hall of Trenton is being treated for lung cancer, and is often hospitalized.

“It’s the nonsmoker’s lung cancer,” Hall said. “I struggle to breathe. My son takes me every day for treatment.

When I come to class, I’m dragging, but they are so funny. It uplifts me.

It takes my mind away. I’m so glad I found it.”

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ASK THE RESIDENTS by SaMya Overall

What are your favorite fall traditions and activities?

“On October 1st, my mom finally lets me decorate for Halloween.

So that is my tradition, every year on October 1st.”

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“I’m excited about apple cider and hot donuts.”

Terry Cooper

“Apple cider and carving pumpkins.”

Gabriella Marciniak

“Halloween, Thanksgiving, and fall colors.”

Tina Armes

“Thanksgiving and decorating my window.”

Alexandria Mainor

“I’m excited about apple orchards!”

Natisha Williams

“Pumpkin spice everything, apple pie, and apple orchards.”

Kelly Wise

“Having apple cider and donuts and Halloween.”

Parris Overall

“I’m most excited for apple picking with my family.”

Elizabeth Stevens

“Pumpkins, cider, and football because I have a band member.”

Satana Shelda

“My favorite fall tradition is Halloween nights at Greenfield Village!”

Erin Crnkovich

“Making pumpkin bread, Octoberfest, enjoying the fall colors, and the first fire of the season!”

Dawn Rodriguez

“Going to see the beautiful fall colors, and this year I’m a father of a freshman at Oakland University, so when she comes home, we get excited.”

Todd Browning

“I love Friday football games under the lights. I come for the band and stay for the game!”

Theresa Crnkovich

“I love decorating my porch with pumpkins, gourds, mums, and cornstalks. It looks good and it makes me happy.”

Natalie Rankine

“It’s time for hunting and fishing, and I enjoy hunting small game, and I love fall sports.”

Wally Merritt

“I’m looking forward to my family’s yearly trip to the Apple Cider Mill, where we pick apples, get some apple cider, pick pumpkins, and return home to sit by the fire and watch Charlie Brown.”

Gabrielle Sheldrake

“To watch scary movies and go to an apple orchard with my boyfriend.”

Kailen Cooper

“I’m most excited for just going to the pumpkin patches and going to apple mills and going on haunted hayrides. Just the whole fall vibe, I guess.”

Emma Rankine

“Halloween, definitely.”

Alessa Compton

“Hoodies, cute boots, and pumpkin spice everything.”

Jocelyn Schroeder

“Halloween!”

Logan Bury

“My favorite fall tradition is decorating the house for Halloween and having donuts and apple cider at the apple orchard.”

Stella Rodriguez

“I myself find the bonfires and Halloween the most exciting. Especially Halloween traditions like trick or treating, watching horror movies, and being with friends that are also dressed up.”

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Remembering my good friend, Ed Mierkowicz David Dyer Wyandotte Warrior

At Christmas time in the year of 2014 my friend Linda Harmon gave me a framed photo of a few people crossing the Golden Gate Bridge as a Christmas present. I later asked her for the significance of that photo. She told me it belonged to a man who had moved from his condo a couple of years ago. She also mentioned that he was an ex Detroit Tiger baseball player.

Now that sparked my interest. I have been a Detroit Tiger fan since way back in the year of 1949. Linda did not know the player’s name. Another friend, Jane Emmerich not only knew his name but the correct spelling of it and his phone number. I called that number and bingo, Ed Mierkowicz answered.

I found out he was a member of that World Series championship team of 1945. He was in fact the only member still alive that played in that World Series.

I told him I remembered so well many of the names of the players from 1949 and rattled off a few names: Hoot Evers, Johnny Groth, Vic Wertz and he not only remembered them he told a story about each of them. I continued, Dizzy Trout, Hal Newhouser, Aaron Robinson and he talked about all of them.

That phone call was as much of a thrill to him as it was to me.

The very next day Ed fell and broke his hip. He had surgery and a couple of days later was sent to a rehab facility in Troy. My good friend, the late John Conroy drove me to that nursing center and that is when I met Ed and his daughters Brenda and Lisa for the first time.

Prior to going I did some research.

Ed was born and raised in Wyandotte as was his best friend Bob Kuzava. Bob was a pitcher for the New York Yankees back in those championship years of the 50s.

In 1942, Ed was a senior at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte. He was also a three-sport star. He was an allstate tight end for the football team, but let’s stick to baseball.

Fordson High School in Dearborn had an all- state pitcher who hadn’t lost a game in three years. Roosevelt was matched up with them in a championship game. A very wellknown Detroit Tiger Scout, by the name of Wish Egan came to Wyandotte to watch and meet this pitcher from Fordson.

Ed soon made Wish Egan’s trip to Wyandotte well worth it. He hit two long home runs off that all- star pitcher.

Ed was called into the Army upon graduation. It wasn’t long before he developed rheumatic fever and was discharged.

A few months later Wish Egan

Throughout the series the 21-year-old Mierkowicz and 19-year-old fellow rookie Billy Pierce (who went on to a hall of fame career with the Chicago White Sox) cheered the Tigers on and were just itching to get into a game.

In the ninth inning of the seventh game with the Tigers leading 9-3, Hank Greenberg told the manager he had an injury and couldn’t finish the game.

Now listen to this: Hank Greenberg returned to the Tigers at mid-season after being discharged from the Army and played every inning of every game through the rest of the season. He also played every inning of every game during the World Series. Instead of

Former Roosevelt star and Detroit Tiger Ed Mierkowicz (left) talks with David Dyer.

signed Ed to a professional contract.

His career began in Hagerstown, MD. The next year he advanced to the Tigers top farm team, the Buffalo Bisons.

The Tigers were in a very tight pennant race in 1945. In September when the rosters were expanded, Mierkowicz was called up to the parent team.

Tiger star Hank Greenberg hit a grand slam home run to defeat the defending champion St Louis Browns and put the Tigers into the World Series against the Chicago Cubs.

Greenberg played left field during that series, so the Tigers could get the bat of Rudy York into their lineup.

The teams split the first six games.

arguing with Hank, the manager sent Ed into left field for the final three outs.

Ed Mierkowicz not only went into left field he went into the box score of that game and thus received his piece of the pie which included the World Series Ring that he wore as he squeezed my hand 70 years later in that nursing center.

The way that story went left me no doubt that Hank Greenberg was showing the humanistic side of him by faking an injury so that Ed could get into that game.

After his first hospitalization, Ed fell and broke his hip again. I wrote articles asking people to send Ed get well cards and to thank him for the memories.

Why you might ask should we thank Ed? All he did was play a half of one inning in a World Series game and a couple of unremarkable years with the Tigers. Most of his baseball career was in the minor leagues.

I was too young to remember that wonderful year of 1945, but I closed my eyes and put my thoughts on how it must have been. The war was over, the Tigers won the pennant and the World Series. I thought about my mother and my grandmother. They were both ardent Tiger fans. I could see the wide smiles on their faces. What a wonderful sight it was.

Now I had the opportunity to send a note of thanks to someone who had a part, regardless how small, of creating those smiles. There was no one else to thank. Ed Mierkowicz was the only member still living that played in that World Series.

When that story was published, Ed began receiving cards of thanks from several people. He even had a visit from a man he played baseball with at Roosevelt in 1942. The word spread throughout the nursing center and he became a very popular person once again.

I told my friend Pamela Frucci that I believed the story needed a wider audience. Without hesitation she handed me a phone number she just happened to have. It was that of Tom Gage, the Hall of Fame sportswriter for the Detroit News. I called the number, Tom answered, I told him the story and the next morning he was knocking on my door. We set up an interview for the following Friday. Brenda was excited to hear of the upcoming interview.

She prayed to God Ed wouldn’t be too confused to respond to questions.

The night before the interview she told me his facial color was changing and he was very depressed and unresponsive. She was afraid she would lose him that very evening.

The next day my wife, Janet and I arrived a little early and I immediately began talking baseball with Ed and he seemed to come out of that shell. When Tom arrived, he joined me and the more questions we had, the livelier Ed became. That story not only made the front page of the Detroit News but the SEE REMEMBERING, Page 9

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REMEMBERING

IN 1942, ED WAS A SENIOR AT ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL IN WYANDOTTE. HE WAS ALSO A THREESPORT STAR.

Continued from Page 8

even though there were a couple of others from as far back as 1942. Within earshot of my words was Joe Palamara the Wayne County Commissioner who was running for re-election. He went on to tell me that his father was Ed’s best friend and he had seen him just two weeks ago. The next day Joe came to my house and I gave him copies of all the stories I had written

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At the Senior Olympics banquet I asked my tablemates, “Has anyone ever heard of Ed Mierkowicz?”

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When that interview ended Janet and I went back to say goodbye to Ed. He reached his hand to mine, the one that bore that 70-year-old World Series Ring. He squeezed my hand and with uncontrollable tears he said, “Thank you, thank you. Who are you and why are you doing all this? You make me so happy. Most people are forgotten when they are in their 90s.”

I quickly thought to myself: How do I respond to this man? Just a month ago I didn’t even know he existed. The deep welling in my eyes kept me from answering him. The next day Brenda told me her dad has made a remarkable recovery. She said they even got him out of bed and on his feet and for the first time since he was hospitalized he started walking. Then I thought if just talking baseball can make that much of a change in a man then “God Bless Baseball.”

One year later John Conroy asked me to join him in the Senior Olympics. I begged out of that invitation until I heard the opening ceremonies would be held at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte. I did sign up and attended the opening ceremonies with my friend Jack Frucci. While there, Jack and I roamed throughout the lobby of the high school. We looked at all the photos of the people that excelled in sports or other things.

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Shop Local Retailers For Your Own Sake Peter Rose Wyandotte Warrior

PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER After quite a few articles for these publications, I sometimes worry that I have said what I need to say about topics that have everything to do with independent retail in America today, and of course, more specifically, here Downriver. But then I find someone to give me a sharp rap in the back of the head, and I get back to work.

Michigan Retailers Association is an organization that exists to champion the interests of (not surprisingly) Michigan retailers. If you are a retailer of any kind, I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t be a member of this organization, which advocates tirelessly and provides a connectivity to pertinent issues that affect our careers. About five years ago, they asked me to testify at a Michigan senate hearing on the topic of charging sales tax to the likes of Amazon.

Some time later, a law was passed that agreed they had to start doing that. Only now is that about to start happening.

Should have been immediate, but apparently, these logical things take time. Anyway, in this month’s edition of the magazine they publish, they talk about this impending change with pride for the fact that it was their pressure that brought about the leveling of the Michigan playing field when it comes to sales tax fairness. About time, I say, and get it done, already.

Also in this August/ September issue is an article that talks about the impact of shopping locally, and this article will share what they share. It is still my job to tell you what I know. What you do with this knowledge is, of course, yours to decide.

But if I don’t tell you, you very well could make different decisions. Decisions that continue to weaken

the economic health of our region, and that fail to maximize the leverage of your purchases.

What follows are facts. Not opinions ... there is nothing to argue, there is only to consider, and to make decisions from. Find the infographic in the paper, and let it sink in.

Michigan residents sent $18.5 BILLION to out of state retailers in 2017. It’ll be higher this year.

There are roughly 116,000 stores in Michigan, employing roughly 877,000 people, paying 421.6 BILLION in wages, and collecting sales tax for our state coffers. Contributing to the ante, with which to help run the state. Each dollar sent OUT of Michigan reduces the power of that machine.

If we redirected just 1 in 10 of our out of state purchases back into the fold, there would be an

economic benefit to the tune of $1.2 billion dollars for Michigan. 10,600 new jobs. $350 million in increased income, to be spent in Michigan.That’s what we get for a 10 percent shift - Ten percent. Collectively, though, we don’t let this knowledge direct our behavior enough, do we? You may not have thought of these things in this way. You may be able to honestly say you just didn’t know. But now what? Now what?

Say what you will about the beauty of shopping online or with catalogs or on TV programs. They all have their merits, they do. None of the dollars you send to them, though, do anything at all for your state’s economy, let alone your local, regional, Downriver economy. Every dollar spent with any of those alternatives, therefore, weakens your own well being.

I’m happy to say that I get many positive and supportive comments from readers of my articles. It is reassuring to know that many others share my awareness of the impact of ever purchasing decision. It’s nice to know that people identify with what I share, too. It makes me want to try harder to make the points, help the connectivity that speeds up the actions that follow.

Shop at local and independent retailers for your own sake. Not for my specific benefit (although I won’t object if you do!).

Spend your money in your own community, knowing that it will work far harder for your own benefit. You’ll get better service for the products and services you buy, and the multiplier effect is powerful beyond words. But dwell on that “better service” point a bit, and recognize that you can help that better service flourish with your support and decisiveness. Seriously - - can we get any sicker about the state of quality service out and about? Does anyone think that better service can be the norm if the stores that try to provide it are not patronized?

Once you get this, once the light goes on for you, you’ll find yourself oddly excited about the power you wield.

So many of you already do.

Join me in exhorting more to follow your lead.

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Evelyn Cairnes Wyandotte Warrior

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any favorite recipes of readers, friends, friends of friends and others who share their special recipes with me have become favorites of mine, too. Among the recipes is the following from dental hygienist Shelly Schutt of Trenton, who periodically treats the lucky staff members at JPS Dental to “the best cobbler in the world” and writes: Hello, Evelyn: When I was growing up in Texas, my mom had a dear friend who lovingly shared her recipe for Yankee Cobbler, the best cobbler in the world. There is a debate on where the term Yankee came from, because she was clearly Southern, but we have always since called it Jean’s Yankee Cobbler.

I know this simple recipe is old, but I’m not sure how old. I’m guessing really old since the recipe calls for oleo, a very vintage term for margarine. My mom made this butter deliciousness for 25 years and then taught me how to make it.

This dessert has been a centerpiece for holiday dinners at the Schutt house for over 35 years and has been the offering for many “thank yous” and “atta boys,” and even a few “I’m sorrys” and “get wells.” It has also served as a pretty darn good breakfast!

A beloved but simple recipe. I hope y’all enjoy it as much as we do, whether it’s for a special occasion or not.

Hi, Shelly: The first time I made the cobbler (with blackberries), I had it for dinner that night, and breakfast and dinner the next day! What does that tell y’all? I will be making it with peaches, too, as you suggested, now that Michigan’s best are in season.

JEAN’S YANKEE COBBLER 1 stick oleo (margarine or butter) 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup fresh blackberries or 1 can, drained well Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt oleo in a 1½ -quart deep oven-safe dish. Swirl the oleo up the sides. In

a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, milk and vanilla. Stir until lumps are gone. Pour into baking dish. Add drained berries, stirring only lightly so as to not turn the cobbler purple. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. (Note: I have used peaches and raspberries before, but those Texas blackberries (sometimes called Brazos berries) are by far our family favorite.

Enjoy!)

• • • Colleen Goodell of Brownstown shares a salad recipe she got from a friend about five years ago. The salad was Coleen’s contribution to the Grosse Ile Herb Society’s annual potluck picnic last month at the island gazebo. Because the recipe serves about 10, I halved the ingredients when I made it and shared the salad.

Delicious, and s-o-o-o-o-o very easy!

COLLEEN’S CORN SALAD 2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen corn, cooked drained and chilled 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped Purple onion to taste, chopped 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of sugar ½ to 3/4 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise, regular or lite (don’t use Miracle Whip) Chili-flavored Fritos (crunched) Mix together the corn, peppers, onion and cheese. Chill, then add salt, pepper and sugar. Shortly before serving, add mayonnaise. At the very last minute, add crunched Fritos.

Enjoy!

• • • Do you need a special recipe?

Would you like to share a favorite recipe with Culinary Capers readers?

Email your requests or contributions to Evycairns@aol.com, write to me at Evelyn Cairns, Culinary Capers, GoBig Multi-Media, 18271 Fort St., Riverview, MI 48193, or call me at 734-692-5966. If you would like a copy of a recipe that has appeared in Culinary Capers, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Culinary Capers, 26211 James Dr., Grosse Ile MI 48138.

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Shop offers new gathering space for family activities Paula Neuman Wyandotte Warrior

Kimberly Uy has added an activity studio to 9 Month Bump, her Wyandotte boutique for moms-to-be, babies and young children.

The new space at 113 Elm St. is designed to be a place for families to gather to enjoy a variety of classes, workshops and special events.

“The focus is to bring moms and babies together,” Uy said. “We also have family days and open houses.”

A Riverview resident, Uy especially wants to help Downriver moms form friendships, make memories and gain support. She knows very well why mothers and mothers-to-be need to find each other and spend time together. She has three children, ages 10, 8 and 3.

“Yes, I run a retail shop, but my heart is with my moms,” she said.

The shop, which moved to Wyandotte from Trenton three years ago, will mark its fifth anniversary on Oct. 1. It’s a colorful space filled

with things for babies and kids handmade by local artisans, and also consignment maternity wear, as well as gifts of all kinds for moms, dads, grandparents and, of course, kids.

Current classes regularly offered at the studio include exercise sessions for moms and babies together (“No

pressure. No judgment,” Uy said.), open play hours for little kids to have fun while their moms spend time together, Zumbini (music and movement) for children, Stroller Fitness, Music Together sessions, and story time gatherings that include activities and snacks for kids.

Uy also has held workshops for moms to make art crafts, a princess dance camp for girls ages 2 ½ to 4 and has teamed up with other local businesses to offer classes for kids on making cupcakes and decorating cookies. She’s open to working with other businesses, as long as they can offer something that’s right for families.

During this summer’s Wyandotte Street Art Fair, Uy opened the activity space as a comfort station for moms and kids to find refuge from the heat.

She has plans for many other activities that she thinks are needed for “her moms,” including a lactation session for mothers of newborns, infant safety classes, infant massage classes, and a self-defense class for moms and daughters 10 and older.

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The Great Water Debate Living in Michigan we sometimes forget how lucky we truly are. We get to experience four distinct seasons and sometimes all in one day. We have breathtaking landscapes, forests and wildlife. It is a sportsman’s paradise throughout the year. We have great colleges and universities for academic and sports (Go Sparty). And let us not forget we are surrounded by 4 of the 5 Great Lakes - Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie.

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Bears looking to keep football playoff streak alive third and long.

With five minutes remaining in the game, Pitchford found Fernandez on a pop pass from five yards out.

There was trouble with the snap on the extra point, leading to a block to keep Roosevelt deficit at two scores, 23-14.

Allen Park recovered the onside kick and added a 23-yard touchdown run while running out the clock for the final score of 30-16.

“On Monday, we will see,” Adams said. “There were some guys after the game who said ‘Now I get it. Now I see why Coach Adams rides us so hard in practice.’”

“I told them that I’m not putting my tail between my legs and I’m going to work on Monday and I’m going to try to coach my butt off.”

The offense struggled to establish much on the air or on the ground. Pitchford completed 7-of-25 passes for 131 yards and one touchdown. Bowser led the Bears on the ground with 64 yards on 11 carries.

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he Roosevelt football team has established a culture of winning for over a decade and will look to continue its success by seeking a 13thconsecutive trip to the postseason this fall.

The Bears feature quite a few new faces on each side of the ball with only two returning offensive starters and one defensive starter from last season’s Downriver League champion roster.

“We have a lot of new guys,” Roosevelt head coach Ron Adams said. “We’re put in a position where we have a lot of guys who have not had a lot of game time playing important roles for us.”

After holding DRL opponents to just over seven points per game en route to an undefeated league season a year ago, the Bears find themselves in a very competitive Downriver League in 2018 which should feature a tight race for the league crown.

Adams has won over 80 percent of his games at Roosevelt and will look to continue this level of success by improving throughout the season in all three phases of the game.

“We’ve got a lot of athleticism, but not a lot of size,” Adams said. “We’re going to be fine defensively and our special teams are strong, but we are going to need to be a little more effective taking care of the ball and getting in the endzone on offense.”

On offense, sophomore Jalin Pitchford won the preseason quarterback battle over senior Joe Deichlebohrer and has been under center for the Bears through four games.

Junior Christian Cooper and senior Donte Epps are two of Roosevelt’s main backfield weapons while junior tight end Nico Fernandez joins junior wide receiver Keshawn Stanley and senior Chance Persondek as pass catching weapons for the Bears.

The offensive line lacks the depth of previous Roosevelt teams, but the Bears will rely on a stable of seniors to battle in the trenches this season, led by Beckem Caldwell, Quin Regan, Thomas Kirby, Jesus Plasencia, Bryce Gibbons and Brad Frye.

Defensively, Fernandez, Plasencia and Regan have seen time both ways on the defensive line and are joined by senior defensive end Dade Craig.

Epps also plays linebacker for the Bears along with senior Joe Dull and sophomore Logan McGraw.

Persondek, Cooper and Stanley are joined in the secondary by junior Hayden Loya, who also sees time at receiver.

Senior Josh Castillo has a big leg and has handled placekicking duties for the Bears.

Also contributing for the Bears will be seniors Jewlian Loveberry, Cecil Chatmon, Collin O’Neil, Sean Zukowski, Damon Hall, Aaron Canter, Seth Luczak, Jeff Schulte, Luke Rhoton, Colton Rudd, Connor Justin, Andrew Simpson and Anna Tertel.

Keshawn Stanley is one of the main pass catching threats for the Bears this season.

Rounding out the Roosevelt roster are juniors Jared Deichelbohrer, Nick Perry, Cody Bowser, Oscar Valenzuela, Romance Keyser, Dylan Hall, Connor Sauve, Brandon Givens and Gavin Munroe.

ALLEN PARK 30, ROOSEVELT 16 In a game that was more of a defensive battle than the final score indicates, the Bears fell to 2-2 on Friday with a 30-16 loss at Allen Park.

After a scoreless first quarter, a Roosevelt fumble led to an Allen Park touchdown to put the Jags up 7-0 early in the second quarter.

The Bears got a break with just under five minutes left in the half when a high snap during an Allen Park punt led to a safety and change of possession. After the ensuing kickoff, Roosevelt’s Keshawn Stanley got the corner on a sweep and sprinted 40 yards to paydirt for a Roosevelt touchdown. The two-point conversion was unsuccessful, but the Bears still led 8-7 with 4:40 left in the half.

Allen Park regained the lead 14-8 with a fouryard touchdown run with two minutes remaining and upped its lead to 16-8 going into the half after a high snap on a Roosevelt punt led to a déjà vu safety against the Bears on the final play of the second quarter.

Roosevelt’s defense held for much of the third quarter and the Bears came up with a pair of interceptions but could not turn the turnovers into points.

Allen Park took a 23-8 lead after a six-yard touchdown run late in the quarter and entered the fourth with a 15-point lead.

In need of a big play, Pitchford showed his athleticism midway through the final quarter when the righty evaded the Allen Park rush to complete a 52-yard pass to Persondek while running to his left on

ROOSEVELT 42, LINCOLN PARK 0 The Bears were angry heading into their home opener against the Railsplitters as Roosevelt shut out visiting Lincoln Park 42-0.

Roosevelt had as many touchdowns (five) as Lincoln Park had first downs, highlighted by a pair of rushing touchdowns from Bowser.

Pitchford threw for 128 yards and two scores with Fernandez and Loya each hauling in touchdown passes.

Loya also recovered a fumble and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown while Castillo made a pair of field goals with a long of 42 in the victory.

WOODHAVEN 14, ROOSEVELT 10 Despite carrying a 10-0 lead entering the fourth quarter, offensive struggles and a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns for Woodhaven led to a 14-10 road loss for the Bears on August 30.

The Warriors held Roosevelt to its lowest point total since early 2016 and only 192 yards of total offense.

Dull scored the only touchdown for the Bears with a third quarter touchdown run while Castillo put the visitors up 3-0 in the first with a 33-yard field goal.

ROOSEVELT 56, TAYLOR 6 The Roosevelt offense appeared to be in midseason form in its season opener on August 24 with the Bears dominating the newly-named Taylor High School 56-6.

Pitchford completed 7-of-14 passes for 164 yards and four scores. Three of those touchdown passes went to Persondek, who scored on all three of his receptions for 92 yards.

Loyo hauled in three passes for 61 yards and a score while Cooper, Bowser and Dull each reached the end zone on the ground.

The Bears (2-2) will look to climb back over .500 at home on Friday as they host Edsel Ford in a Touchdowns Against Cancer game.

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New coach hopes to continue old cross country success Shane Preston Wyandotte Warrior

The Roosevelt Bears boys cross country team has a history of success and will look to continue performing while starting a new chapter under new head coach Jordon Thackery.

Thackery – a former Roosevelt assistant under longtime coach Dave Lustig and former head coach at Summit Academy – put his team to work early this year and took on challenging courses and competition out of the gate to better prepare his team and to shave seconds as fall season progresses.

“I believe we have raced some very difficult courses this season, including Cass-Benton and Springfield Oaks along with very difficult workouts and training,” Thackery said. “I think once we got a flat course with some good weather, we will see times drop significantly.”

While Roosevelt may have a new man in charge, the team has no shortage of experience to lead the way this season with five important returning runners expected to keep the Bears near the top of the Downriver League this season.

“I would say I expect our team to compete for the top three in the DRL,” Thackery said.

Seniors Jared Blum and Jake Baker each bring years of experience to the team as the duo returns for their fourth year on the squad.

Thackery is banking on the leadership of his veterans, which will include several contributions from a strong junior class, led by returners Colin Metzger, Gabe Mullins and Nick Slone.

Both the Roosevelt boys and girls teams will be under the direction of new coaches this year.

“Colin, Gabe and Nick put in a lot of work this summer,” Thackery said. “They know what it takes to be competitive in the Downriver League and they have embraced the role of leaders on our team.”

Steven Breton – also a junior – is new to the team this season but has experience as a standout middle distance runner on Roosevelt’s track team.

Other contributors for the Bears are sophomores Seth Noggle and Alec Brovont along with freshman Sam Rankine.

The Bears also have a group of freshmen who will look to earn a spot on the varsity squad at some point this year in Ian Johnson, Luke Ivity, Lucas Pratt, Christian Mendez and Dillon Marion.

On Saturday, the Bears competed in the Holly/ Duane Raffin Festival of Races at Springfield Oaks County Park and turned in a 10th-place finish.

Metzger led the Bears with a 32nd-place finish (18:50.3) and was closely followed by Blum in 34th.

Other runners included Mullins (48th), Slone (70th), Rankine (83rd), Breton (101st) and Brovont (113th).

On September 7, the Bears traveled to Lake Erie Metropark and came through with a strong earlyseason showing against a stacked field with a thirdplace finish of 143 points.

Blum paced the Bears with a top-10 finish (9 – 17:42.3) and was joined in the top 20 by Metzger’s 18th-place run.

Mullins (36th), Breton (39th), Slone (41st), Rankine (47th), Brovont (49th) and Baker (100th) also turned in strong runs for the Bears.

Roosevelt opened the season with the Mustang Invite at Cass-Benton Park and the Bears got solid efforts from their vets and their youngsters.

In the 11/12 Grade Boys race, Roosevelt finished 9th with 232 points.

Blum led the way with a 35th-place run (18:27.89) and was followed by Metzger (52nd), Breton (54th), Slone (60th), Mullins (61st) and Baker (116th).

In the 9/10 Grade Boys race, the young Bears matched their elders with a team finish of 9th (270 points).

Noggle turned in the top Roosevelt finish with a finish of 33th (19:40.50) followed by Rankine (47th), Brovont (72nd), Marion (124th), Pratt (128th), Ivity (129th), Mendez (144th) and Johnson (149th).

The Bears traveled to Elizabeth Park on Tuesday and opened the Downriver League season with the DRL Jamboree #1.

Roosevelt’s girls cross country teams thinks hard work is key to success Shane Preston Wyandotte Warrior

It’s never easy to replace a coach with over two decades of experience, but 2018 should make for an exciting season as the Roosevelt girls’ cross country team will look to a new leader this fall.

Roosevelt coach Megan Davis is in her first year at the helm for the Bears and despite having some big running shoes to fill, she understands the amount of work that goes into preparing for the tough Downriver League season.

“We’re not really focused on the times this early and we’re really focusing on becoming mentally tough as a team,” said Davis, who replaced Dave Lustig as head coach this season.

“We’ve had a lot of tough workouts early and we’ve really worked on having a positive attitude going into races.”

While hard work is the recipe for success as the season progresses, Davis is also concentrated on the long-term effect that this season can have on her team off the course.

“We’re really working on things that will also just make them better people in the long run,” Davis said. “We’re hoping that they will learn things that will carry into other aspects of their lives.”

Roosevelt has competed on a number difficult courses in the early going and has established a talented foursome that mixes experience with youth.

Roosevelt has been led by a trio of returning seniors in Gabby Feltz, Jordyn Burks and Laila Correa along with a promising start from sophomore Madison Clark.

The seniors in this group have had success in the past as Correa finished fourth in 2017 DRL Championship while Feltz joined her in the top-10

with an eighth-place run. Both runners also finished in the top-25 at last year’s Regionals.

The Bears will also look for contributions from seniors Brooke Butkin and Mikayla Fritz, junior Lily Gauvin and freshmen Paige Chinavare, Madison Duncan, Aubrey Migoski and Noelle Robertson.

On September 15, the Bears traveled to Springfield Oaks for the Holly/ Duane Raffin Festival of Races and turned in a sixth-place team finish in the Division II race with 157 points.

Clark paced Roosevelt with a 28thplace finish (22:16.3) and was followed

by Burks (34th), Feltz (35th), Correa (46th), Migoski (48th), Gauvin (77th) and Robertson (91st).

On September 8, Roosevelt joined several other Downriver League schools at Lake Erie Metropark for the Warrior Classic and finished sixth with 149 points.

Feltz (21st – 21:52.9) and Burks

(22nd – 21:58.6)led the Bears, followed by Clark (26th), Correa (42nd), Migoski (50th), Gauvin (53rd), Robertson (90th) and Chinavare (94th).

After opening the season with a three-mile Downriver Friendly, the Bears ran their first 5k of the 2018 at Cass-Benton Park for the Mustang Invite.

In the 11/12 Grade Girls Race, Feltz turned in the top finish for Roosevelt with a 39th-place run (22:29.78).

Burks (48th), Correa (67th) and Gauvin (92nd) also ran for the Bears.

Clark (28th – 22:39.03) was tops for Roosevelt in the 9/10 Grade Girls Race followed by Migoski (64th) and Chinavare (86th).

The Bears kicked off the league season on Tuesday with the DRL Jamboree #1 at Elizabeth Park and will compete at the Monroe Jefferson Invitational on Saturday, September 22.

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Young volleyball team hopes to gain experience, momentum as season progresses Shane Preston Wyandotte Warrior

The Roosevelt volleyball team did not enter the 2018 season with a ton of experience, but the Bears have kept busy over the course of the first month of the season in an effort grow as a unit.

With three invitationals and a handful of Downriver League matchups already under their belts, the Bears will hope to establish some veterans on the fly as the DRL season progresses.

“We don’t have any returning starters that are playing the same role as last year,” Roosevelt coach Megan Fronczak said. “And only a few returners with varsity game experience.”

The Bears are led by senior captain and outside hitter Madi Gonzalez and she is joined at her position by senior Hayley Sands, juniors Rachel Vara and Haley Luna and sophomore Emma Adams.

At setter, Roosevelt turns to junior Jenna Kanack and sophomores Shantynae Atwater and Olivia Harder while juniors Emily Ostrowski, Grace Witkowski and Elliana Sawicki join senior Lizzie Gilbert at the net as middle blockers.

Senior Emma Sliwka serves as a defensive specialist for the Bears and will dig in with juniors Kayla Kemeny and Grace Waggoner in the back row for Roosevelt this fall.

On Thursday, the Bears traveled to Melvindale and defeated the Cardinals in a DRL matchup 25-7, 25-23, 25-19.

Kanack had 19 digs in the victory while Adams contributed 10 digs and two aces. Gonzalez had eight digs and four kills, Gilbert had six kills and a block and Atwater accumulated 11 assists.

On September 11, Roosevelt hosted Southgate and swept the Titans 25-22, 25-19, 25-16.

Sliwka had 16 digs and four aces, Gonzalez had 15 digs and six kills, Kemeny added 14 digs, Atwater chipped in 21 assists and Ostrowski had six kills in the victory.

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Coach Megan Fronczak has a young and inexperienced team this season, but the Bears hope to grow as a unit as the season progresses.

Invite on September 8 and won the Silver division of the tournament.

In pool play, Roosevelt defeated Wayne Memorial 25-17, 25-10 and fell to both Dearborn (24-26, 15-25) and Cabrini (20-25, 20-25).

In the Silver Playoffs, the Bears swept Garden City 25-16, 25-20 before topping Edsel Ford 16-25, 25-21, 15-11 to clinch the bracket victory.

On the day, Luna had 25 kills while Sands added 12. Sliwka came through with 23 digs and seven aces, Kemeny had 27 digs and four aces while Atwater totaled 66 assists.

The Bears traveled to Woodhaven for a quad on September 6 and split with a pair of DRL opponents.

Host Woodhaven defeated the Bears 25-10, 25-22, 27-25.

Gonzalez had six kills and six digs in the loss while Kemeny had six digs and Kanack added 15 assists.

The Bears also faced Edsel Ford and came away with a win in four sets 26-24, 24-26, 25-15, 25-20.

Gonzalez had 12 digs and five kills in the win, Atwater had 12 assists, Sliwka had nine digs and three aces, Luna came up with seven kills and Sawicki had four kills and three blocks.

“WE DON’T HAVE ANY RETURNING STARTERS THAT ARE PLAYING THE SAME ROLE AS LAST YEAR, AND ONLY A FEW RETURNERS WITH VARSITY GAME EXPERIENCE.” On September 4, the Bears hosted a strong Gibraltar Carlson team in their first league dual of the season and fell 25-19, 20-25, 19-25, 18-25.

Sliwka had 12 digs, Vara chipped in with nine digs and Atwater had 19 assists.

On August 31, the Bears had a tough day at the Temperance Bedford Invite.

Roosevelt was swept in pool play by host Bedford (11-25, 12-25), Plymouth Salem (17-25, 24-26) and Mt. Morris (14-25, 17-25).

In the Silver Playoffs, the Bears fell to Battle Creek St. Phillip 9-25, 15-25.

Sands (10 kills), Luna (nine kills) and Vara (six kills) all hit well for the

Bears while Sliwka added 14 digs and Gonzalez had seven. Kanack and Atwater each had 11 assists for the day.

Roosevelt opened the season with a trip to Carleton for the Carleton Airport Invite on August 25.

In pool play, the Bears fell to Pinckney (22-25, 16-25) and split with Cranbrook (25-19, 14-25) and Woodhaven (25-13, 9-25).

Roosevelt fell in the Gold Playoffs bracket to host Carleton Airport 19-25, 9-25.

Luna had 13 kills on the day while Gilbert added six kills and Kanack added 26 assists.

Roosevelt tennis team is young, but learning fast Hank Minckiewicz Wyandotte Warrior

When Joe Loselle took over the job of head tennis coach at Roosevelt last year, there was a lot to learn.

Oh, after years of playing he had the tennis part down, but there was learning about the game schedule and the bus schedule, the budget and something new every day.

The learning continues at Roosevelt, but now the lessons are being taught on the court. The Bears graduated nearly everyone from last year, so all the players are learning new positions or learning how to play at the varsity level.

So far, said Loselle, things are going well.

“We have had so much improvement since the first week of practice. I have scheduled a jam-packed schedule because the best way to get better is by experience,” said the young coach.

The Bears line up with senior Ryan Kuzma at No. 1 singles, junior Emilio Plasencia at No. 2, junior Elliott

Bernaiche at No. 3 and senior Zach Crosby at No. 4.

Crosby has been something of a revelation. After playing just half a season on the junior varsity last year, he claimed one of the captain’s positions this year and went 9-1 through his first 10 matches, including wins over players from Grosse Ile, Trenton and Woodhaven.

“I have never seen someone improve so much at a sport so quickly,” said Loselle. “Has an incredible work ethic, and amazing leadership abilities.”

Roosevelt’s top singles players have their own tales of improvement. Kuzma played No. 4 doubles last year and this year he is the No. 1 singles man.

Plasencia started this season at No. 4 doubles and improved so much that he has snapped up the No. 2 singles role.

Elliot Bernaiche has been Mr. Consistency for Loselle. He played on the junior varsity last year, was slotted for the No. 3 singles spot this year and has been rock-solid there all season.

The doubles teams are, Lucas Mitsch and Zakk

Ciaravino at No. 1, Nick Cowgar and Hunter Segrest at No. 1 and Dorian Soto and Matthew Trusewicz at No. 3.

No.4 doubles has been a rotation of four players much of the early season between Ryan Marchena, Nick Hickey, and Nick Mcphall. Going forward for the rest of the season 4 doubles will be Ryan Marchena and Nick Hickey.

During the early going, Roosevelt has been solid, winning matches against Southgate and Riverview and hanging tough in losses to Grosse Ile and Trenton.

The Bears also finished second in a quad meet.

So, the earning continues, and experience gained as Loselle and his troops head into the last portion of the season.

“Our goal is to always make it to states at the end of the year,” Losedlle said. “(With our schedule) we’ve made sure that our guys will be match-tested when it’s time for regionals.”

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Bear swimmers enter 2018 campaign with talented team Hank Minckiewicz Wyandotte Warrior

Sometimes you can see a good season coming a mile away. When Wyandotte girls swimming coach Sue Alt looks toward the future, she hopes that’s what she sees out on the horizon.

The 2018 Bears have six – count’em, six – returning four-year swimmers and they are all fast and versatile.

“We have six four-year varsity swimmers and they are all very talented and can be among the top six in their respective events,” Alt said. “We definitely have talent and we are going to do well; the girls are already swimming good times.”

The six big returnees are, naturally, seniors and

they swim the spectrum of events.

Grace Gutierrez may be the most versatile of the bunch as she swims the backstroke, butterfly and distance freestyle.

Sydney LaBell is a sprinter and backstroker, Lauren-Kay Nagy swims the butterfly and freestyle events, Mackenzie Patten is a sprinter and a diver, Samantha Root competes in the individual medley and the backstroke and Marissa Woida swims freestyle sprints and dives Other standouts include junior Haley Bitner swimming distance events, sophomores Julia Gutierrez (sprints), Stella Moline (individual medley and breaststroke) and Marissa Pelland (sprints and butterfly).

Juniors Kate Simpson, Frances Hickey and Avery

Crain add a lot of depth. And Alt said the freshmen are working hard to make varsity. Those swimmers include Brooklyn Luscomb, Theresa Hickey, and Bella Bitner.

The 23-member team is rounded out by seniors Kennedi Harmon and Madison McKenzie, junior Abby Werner, sophomores Raquel Meggison and Jessica Leciejewski and freshman Elizabeth Richardson.

While all meets are important for the Bears, the teams will be keeping an eye on making state meet qualifying times and looking forward to the Downriver Classic, when they will match up against the rest of the Downriver area and toward the Downriver League meet at the beginning of November.

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STORY TIME Kids from 0 to 5 can enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and group activities several times a week at the Bacon Memorial Library.

Baby Story time (0-18 months) is 10-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays; Toddler Story Time (18-36 months) is Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-10:30 a.m. and Preschool Story Time (3-5 years) Tuesday from 11-11:30 a.m.

Call the library at 246-8357 to register.

LIBRARY CARDS A library card can be your ticket to big discounts.

A card, available at Bacon Memorial Library can unlock free or discounted passes to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, cultural destinations and more.

Stop in at the library at 45 Vinewood and get your card today.

MEALS ON WHEELS The Wayne County Congregate Nutrition Meals program offers meals Monday through Friday from 11:15-11:45 at the Copeland Center.

A 24-hour reservation notice is required. The meals carry a suggested $3 donation cost.

Make a reservation or find out more from Angie Benson at 324-7279 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

NERF NIGHT Ready to relax, unwind and blow off a little steam? Well, Bacon Memorial Library’s Adult Nerf Night on Sept. 28 might be just what you are looking for.

The library will provide Nerf guns, ammo and eye protection as you play capture the flag and other Nerf-themed games.

The fun runs from 7-9 p.m.

Call the library at 246-8357 for more details.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES There is plenty of fun to be had at Wyandotte Copeland Senior Center. The center offers daytime socials every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and evening socials every third Friday from 6-9 p.m. Pool playing is permitted during the socials.

The center also hosts drop-in card games. Play pinochle and Euchre on Mondays from noon-3 p.m.; Bridge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursdays; and duplicate bridge from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays.

The Copeland Center is located at 2306 Fourth Street. Call 324-7275.

PET ADOPTION Foster Homes: Foster homes are critical to STH’s ultimate goal of saving animals lives. Local shelters and pounds simply do not have the room to take all the animals they encounter. In parallel, we often, do not have enough foster homes.

Pet Adoption Center (PAC) Volunteer: The Pet Adoption Center is open to the public every Saturday, but the group is seeking volunteers to fill roles seven days a week caring for the cats in this facility. Volunteers are needed for general housekeeping, data entry and animal caregiver.

Petsmart Habitat Cleaner: If you are looking for ‘hands-on’ time with the cats, volunteering as a Petsmart Habitat Cleaner may be the perfect place for you!

We currently have animals at Petsmart in Canton, MI on Ford Rd. (next to IKEA) and soon at Petsmart in Woodhaven.

Student Involvement - Age 12 and Up: Shelter to Home is pleased to be able to offer many opportunities for students to obtain community service hours. We are happy to provide students with a letter for their school if needed.

You can contact STH at 734-556-3135.

HELP STUDENT MUSICIANS The Wyandotte Public Schools Music Program is seeking donations of used instruments in any condition. The program is in desperate need of instruments and donations for purchase of instruments for students in elementary through high school.

If you would like to donate an instrument, please complete a form and drop your instrument off at the Board of Education Office located at 639 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Downriver Community Food Pantry The Downriver Community Food Pantry provides hunger assistance to those in need. It is located behind St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Food is given away from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Those coming for assistance can use the back alley to access the building. A referral from either a church or social services agency must be shown to obtain food. The pantry can be contacted at 734-281-6733.

Surplus food distribution Surplus Food Distribution is the third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. – noon for qualifying Wyandotte Residents.

For further information about this program, please call 734-324-7292 or email recreation@wyan.org.

Remembering the victims of 9-11

The Wyandotte VFW held a memorial ceremony for the victims of the 9-11 World Trade Center attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.

Attended by VFW members and officials from the city’s police and fire department, the solemn event featured speeches, the laying of wreaths and the playing of taps.

Photos: Larry Caruso

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Go Big Multimedia adds veteran journalists The Wyandotte Warrior and its sister publications – The Grosse Ile Grand and the Riverview Register strive to bring true “community” journalism to the cities we cover.

But more than just journalism, we strive to bring you good journalism, well-written stories about people and events you care about.

We’ve taken a big step on that direction recently with the addition of several writers whose names you know and whose stories you have read – sometimes for decades.

The new Go Big journalists are Hank Minckiewicz, Paula Neuman and Shane Preston.

Combined these three writers have more than 70 years of experience, all of it earned in the Downriver area.

Minckiewicz’s byline has appeared locally for nearly 40 years. In 36 years at the News-Herald Newspaper he worked as a sports reporter, sports editor and as a page builder and

designer. He was the sports editor at that paper for 32 years, winning awards for writing, coverage and design.

Neuman spent 30 years as a journalist with Heritage Newspapers.

She has covered a police beat, community news beat, environmental beat, served as editor of the Ile Camera and as well features editor for the News-Herald Newspaper.

Preston is a Wyandotte native and a graduate of Roosevelt High School and the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

He interned at the News-Herald and, after graduation, worked there as a sports writer for four years. Since he has freelanced and written for blogs.

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WYANDOTTE OBITUARIES BARBARA WYKE Barbara Wyke, age 87 of Trenton formerly of Wyandotte, passed away Sept. 14, 2018. Loving wife of John. Dear mother of Bruce, Gail (the late Dave) Filak, Janet (Doug) Ellefson, and Karen Wyke Pasquali.

Proud grandmother of Ryan (Chelsea) Pasquali, Chelsea Wyke, Rachele Pasquali, Collin Wyke, Emma Ellefson, Erin Ellefson, and Dylan Pasquali. Great grandmother of Mariella Pasquali. Also survived by her sister Jaqueline (Chalmer) Raymer. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents John Foxley and Mary Virginia (Melvin) Campbell, son Timothy Wyke, and grandson Dominic Pasquali.

JOSEPH BONYAI Joseph R. Bonyai, age 96 of Wyandotte passed away Sept. 13, 2018.

Beloved husband of the late Therese Bonyai. Loving father of Larry (Martha) Bonyai, JoAnn (Eric) Springer, LuAnn (Richard) O’Brien, Thomas Bonyai (Pam Douglas), Timothy Bonyai (Renee Peterson), and Terri Addington (Dennis). Dearest grandfather of Lori (Matthew) Segur, Leah (Adam) Holmes, Jacob (Heather) Bonyai, Shaun Springer (Pam), Jennifer Jordan, Christopher Bonyai (Malory), Allison Bonyai (Dustin), Nathan Addington (Katie) and Zachary Addington. Great grandfather of Emma, Josiah, Jaylen, Mara, Julan, Lily, Lizzy, Lilith and Ava. Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Anne Bonyai and 6 siblings.

BONNIE J. GRAMLICH Bonnie J. Gramlich, age 91 of Wyandotte passed away Sept. 9.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest Gramlich. Loving mother of John (JoAnn) Gramlich, Dorothy (Jerry) Wood, Joseph (Sherri) Gramlich, Mary (Bill) Raupp and Kathi (John) Millis. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

JOSEPH A. DAWIDKO Joseph A. Dawidko, age 92 of Wyandotte, passed away Sept. 6, 2018. Loving father of Linda (Chuck) Hancock and Cynthia (Stephen) Tankovich. Dear brother of Joan Nasarzewski. Proud grandfather of 12 and great, grandfather of 3.

THOMAS JOSEPH REXFORD II Thomas Joseph Rexford II, age 34 of Wyandotte, passed away Sunday Sept. 2, 2018. Loving son of Thomas Rexford and the late Debora Rexford. Tommy, as he was known, was a graduate of Gabriel Richard High School and Grand Valley State University. Tommy was loved by many and a friend to everyone who knew him. He had a passion and knowledge of music that knew no boundaries. Tommy was involved in many local bands. He had a very creative mind and spirit that he used in his job as a project manager for a prominent ad agency in Detroit. Tommy is survived by his father and many relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother Debora and his dear Aunt Sandy.

WILLIE BRINK Willie H. Brink, age 80 of Wyandotte, passed away Sept. 2, 2018.

Dearest husband of 56 years to Margaret. Loving father of Christine (Jim) Kesler and Julie (Tim) Liphardt. Dear grandfather of Victoria Kesler, James Kesler and Ryan Liphardt. Also survived by brotherin-law Charles Bakhaus, sister-in-law Elaine Meyer, many nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Anna and sister Gertrude Ivity. Willie was a sheet metal worker at Gouth Sheet Metal in Wyandotte for 46 years. He was an Army Veteran and member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Men’s Club.

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3924 Fort • Lincoln Park (North of Goddard)

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