Historical Committee member named to fill Woods City Council vacancy
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
WOODS — Out of a field of 25 applicants, the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council has selected the person who will be joining it at the council table.
Jim Motschall Jr. was appointed by the council to fill a vacancy left by the death of City Councilman Thomas Vaughn in May. The council voted 6-0 during a meeting Oct. 21 to approve Motschall as the new council member. He was then sworn in by City Clerk Paul Antolin.
Motschall will serve out the rest of Vaughn’s term, which had been slated to expire in November 2025.
Motschall is a familiar presence in the city, having served as treasurer of the Woods Historical Committee for
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Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Squirrel art and poetry exhibition turns out to be (not so nutty) food for thought
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — An art and poetry exhibition centered on squirrels might sound like mere fluff, but there’s more to “Squirrel Shenanigans: Poetry and Art” than cute critters with wide eyes and bushy tails.
“If you pay attention to these poems, you’ll see these are not frivolous poems,” said Mary Stebbins Taitt, of Grosse Pointe Farms, who has poetry as well as artwork in the show, on display now in the art gallery at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in the Farms. “If you put together any group of artists, you’re not going to get frivolity — you’re going to get serious work.”
That’s not to say there isn’t a playful quality to some of the pieces.
See SQUIRREL on page 6A
FORD HOUSE SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECT GEARING UP
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, which includes land in St. Clair Shores as well as Grosse Pointe Shores, is doing its part to try to make its expansive lakefront property more attractive to native creatures, including birds, insects, fish and frogs.
Using funds from a federal Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, the historical nonprofit estate is undertaking a shoreline habitat restoration project.
Ford House officials and their partners on this project provided an update and an outline of tentative plans during a public meeting Sept. 14.
Shannan Gibb-Randall, lead landscape architect with InSite Design Studio, said they’re trying to come up with solutions that work for nature as well as people.
“It’s been a very collaborative approach,” Gibb-Randall said.
The first phase of the project will address a largely unused wooded wetland adjacent to the parking lot of the Ford House visitor center and administration building. Using grading, GibbRandall said they’ll create vernal pools — which are wet in the spring — to create a habitat conducive to salamanders and frogs. She said these pools need to be separated from the lake to protect young salamanders from getting eaten immediately. Gibb-Randall said they’ll be putting
TOP: While not in the book, artist Jackie Rybinski’s oil painting, “Lost and Pilfered,” is part of the “Squirrel Shenanigans” exhibition. ABOVE LEFT: Mary Stebbins Taitt created art as well as poetry for “Squirrel Shenanigans,” including “Angel of Death Revisited,” a pen and ink drawing with watercolor.
ABOVE CENTER: One of Lori Zurvalec’s artworks in the exhibition is this delicate ink drawing, “Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed.”
ABOVE RIGHT: Nobuko Yamasaki stands next to her black and white Japanese woodblock print, “Treasure.”
Photos by K. Michelle Moran
Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage program is producing Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” which features, from left, Calliope Chrobak as Young Elsa, Victoria Panzenhagen as Middle Elsa, Anna Steiger as Elsa, Riley Birsul as Anna, Charlotte Boon as Middle Anna and Kenzie Luyk as Young Anna.
Parents, kids invited to chill out with ‘Frozen Jr.’
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
WOODS — Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and the rest of the “Frozen” gang are skating into town for a production designed with young audiences in mind.
Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage program is mounting a production of the Disney musical “Frozen Jr.” from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 at Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe Woods.
A story of love, adventure and selfacceptance, “Frozen” follows brave Anna as she and mountaineer Kristoff go in search of Anna’s sister, Snow Queen Elsa, to break the spell of perpetual winter that Elsa has placed upon the kingdom. The original 2013 animated Disney movie was turned into a Broadway musical in 2017.
Grosse Pointe Theatre Executive Director Linda Zublick is directing GPT’s production of “Frozen Jr.” She said the junior version is designed to be a bit shorter, being condensed into a single act with a run time of a little over an hour. Zublick said this version is better for both young audiences and the young actors in the show.
“It’s basically the same story,” Zublick said. “It’s got all the same characters you
know and love.”
GPT’s Youth on Stage has been increasing in popularity in recent years. Zublick said there are typically waiting lists for their programs, which fill up quickly.
“For our Youth on Stage program as a whole, we have found that the young actors are so excited to get on stage, and there has been a real interest in performance and live theater,” Zublick said.
Doing these shows is about more than just having an opportunity to be in a play, though.
“I guess the best part about live theater for students is it gives them an opportunity to develop confidence … and that translates into many things in their lives,” Zublick said. “There are a lot of ways it helps kids grow.”
There are 57 young actors in the cast, as well as student and adult crew members.
“The kids are so excited to bring the magic of Arendelle to life,” Zublick said.
Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 1, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 1 p.m. Nov. 3. The 1 p.m. Nov. 2 production is sensory-friendly. Parcells Middle School is located at 20600 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods. Tickets cost $10 for students and $15 for parents. For tickets or more information, visit gpt.org or call (313) 881-4004.
Photo provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre
“Some of the poems are funny, but we need humor,” Taitt said. “They’re about life.”
A public reception for the exhibition, which will include a poetry reading and refreshments, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 2.
“Squirrel Shenanigans” was organized by artist and poet Lori Zurvalec, of Grosse Pointe City. Zurvalec was part of the Detroit Poetry Salon, a group of writers who started meeting and sharing their work via Zoom during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In January 2023, Zurvalec wrote and shared a poem about squirrels that ended up inspiring other writers to pen their own squirrel poems. Within a matter of months, Zurvalec said there were enough poems to warrant a poetry reading, which took place in November 2023 at the Lawrence Street Gallery in Ferndale.
“It just kind of snowballed,” Zurvalec said.
Most of the artworks and poems were created independent of each other, but there were enough thematic similarities that Zurvalec was able to hang the exhibition in a way that the artworks reflected the writings, and vice versa. The exhibition has an accompanying book.
“There’s a whole range of squirrel experiences in this book,” Zurvalec said. “Although (some of it) is sweet and light, there is some darkness in this exhibition.”
Nobuko Yamasaki’s woodblock print, “Treasure,” shows a squirrel gripping an acorn in its front paws. The Grosse Pointe Shores artist said she based the print off a photo she found; it’s not of one of the many squirrels that can be found scampering in her own backyard.
“The background is bushes and trees,” Yamasaki said of the black and white print. “It was fun to make it.”
Yamasaki’s print became the cover of the accompanying book. A limited number of books, which contain poems and reproductions of artwork from the exhibition, are available for sale and can be purchased for $6.50 at the exhibition.
In some instances, poems and artworks were made as companion pieces, as was the case for Taitt’s poem, “The Empty Nest,” and her white line woodblock print, “At the Feeder, Keith with Squirrels.” Taitt said these works were inspired by the experience she and her husband, Keith, had with raising an abandoned baby squirrel and eventually releasing the animal back into the wild. She remembers feeding the tiny creature using a doll bottle.
“When he was younger, he used to ride around in Keith’s (shirt) pocket,” Taitt said.
Other artists and poets with work in the book and exhibition are Nina Goebel and Jackie Rybinski, of Grosse Pointe Farms; Alinda Wasner, of Beverly Hills; John Diephouse and Kathy Zurvalec, of Lansing; Nancy Shattuck, of Taylor; Michelle Morouse, of Macomb Township; Candace Law, of Berkley; Alexander Payne Morgan, of Birmingham; Deborah Hochberg, of Oak Park; Nancy Squires, of Rochester Hills; Patricia Barnes, of Wyandotte; and Detroiters James Macmillen, Dwight Stackhouse and Elaine Elizabeth Belz.
The exhibition speaks to the interconnectedness of humans and nature.
“We are all in this world together,” Zurvalec said. “When we are facing climate change, we have to be cognizant of those relationships.”
“Squirrel Shenanigans” is on display through Jan. 5. Besides the Nov. 2 reception, the exhibition is open to the public between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. To make an appointment to see it, call the church office at (313) 884-3075.
Grosse Pointe Congregational Church is located at 240 Chalfonte Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information, contact Lori Zurvalec at arts@gpcong.org.
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Timothy Klepp
Laura Hull
Colleen Worden
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Motschall
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the last 10 years. In this capacity, he was the master of ceremonies for the city’s annual Memorial Day service, which seems fitting, since Motschall will mark his 75th birthday on Nov. 11 — Veterans Day.
“I’m really thrilled,” Motschall said of his appointment. “I love Grosse Pointe Woods. I’m looking forward to making it a stronger community.”
Motschall is a lifelong Grosse Pointer who grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms and has lived in the Woods since 1996. He said he has wanted to serve on the council for a number of years now and applied to fill another vacant seat about three or four years ago.
The council whittled down the field of candidates to three finalists — Motschall, Dave Andrews and John Schulte — while sitting as the Committee of the Whole Oct. 7. They then used ranked choice voting to select Motschall, with each council member naming their first, second and third choices; the candidate with the lowest score became the finalist.
“I know all three of these people,” City Councilwoman Vicki Granger said Oct. 7. “Any one of these gentlemen would serve the council and the community well.”
Mayor Arthur Bryant agreed, adding that Motschall “would definitely be a good
choice” because of his Historical Committee experience.
Some council members said the city was lucky to have many strong candidates.
“(I’m) so grateful for the depth of talent and the richness of experience,” City Councilwoman Angela Coletti Brown said.
City Councilman Kenneth Gafa echoed that sentiment.
“All of these candidates are phenomenal residents,” Gafa said.
Bryant was among the officials who encouraged the other applicants to get involved in the city, if they weren’t already on a committee or commission.
“I hope we see more of these people,” Brown said.
As far as his goals, Motschall said he wants to continue the progress that’s been made in recent years in everything from upgrading the parks to beautifying Mack Avenue. He said he wants to make the Woods “the favorite community to live in.”
“I want to keep making the city better and better,” Motschall said.
Motschall, who has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, is currently an executive salesperson for Janssen Refrigeration Co.
Because he has been named to serve on council, Motschall had to resign from the Historical Committee. He said he’ll miss his fellow committee members.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Open Letter to the Community
As former members of the Grosse Pointe school board, we are fearful about the future of our schools if the current school board majority remains in control. Never before has the majority of a high school administration team resigned because of the negative environment created by a majority of the current board. No other board has felt the need to hire a private team of attorneys, a move that increased costs without improving classroom instruction. No board has ever limited public comment as this board has. No other board has ever demeaned the work of the professionals employed by this district and made so many eforts to undermine the reputation of our schools. Therefore, we are taking the unusual step of joining together to endorse Clint Derringer, Laura Hull, Tim Klepp, and Colleen Worden and asking the community to support these candidates who we believe will protect the quality of the Grosse Pointe schools and move the district forward in a transparent manner.
Sincerely, Jack Ryan, Jef Broderick, Joan Richardson, Dan Roeske, Judy Gafa, Lois Valente, Kathleen Abke, Dr Chris Lee, Margaret Weertz, Brian Summerfeld, Joseph Brennan
Shoreline
in a boardwalk as well for people who want to observe wildlife or engage in research.
Shoreline restoration is expected to be the second phase of this project.
The Ford House is in Macomb County, with most of the estate property being in Grosse Pointe Shores and the remainder being in St. Clair Shores.
Of the 32 miles of Lake St. Clair shoreline in Macomb County, GEI Consultants’ Senior Water Resources Engineer and Project
Manager Scott Dierks said only about 2,140 feet are in their natural condition. That’s a far cry from the Canadian side, where more natural coastline remains.
“(On the) American side, most of the shoreline is hardened,” Dierks said.
That’s because so many residents and businesses along the coast have protected their properties from erosion and wave damage with rocks and concrete, as well as steel seawalls.
Removing the seawall around Ford House property — which is part of shoreline restoration — means finding alternate ways to minimize wave energy. Dierks said high and low lake levels can vary by as much as 6
feet, and waves can be 3 to 4 feet high.
“These kind of forces are quite strong,” Dierks said. “One of the challenges for us is managing these waves in a natural way.”
Ford House officials are looking at a variety of possible solutions, including using native water plants and wave attenuation structures in the water, on the lake side of Bird Island.
Dierks said there’s “a science and an art” to determining which native plants might best meet their needs here.
The wave attenuation structures, which are sometimes called breakwaters, take most of the energy out of the wave before it hits the shore, Dierks said. This allows for native
plants to get established and thrive, which will, in turn, create a habitat for nesting and wading birds, fish and other wildlife.
The wave attenuation structures “would be primarily built of stone but can have precast underwater habitat structures as well as above water habitat like sections of trees and other bird nesting areas,” said Karl Koto, director of landscapes and project executive for Ford House, via email. “At this time we do not know exactly how they will be constructed, the number, or where they will be placed. We can say that we intend for them to serve as habitat above and below the water
FALL COLLECTION
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Photos provided by Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
LEFT: The shoreline around the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House — seen here in its current state — will be softened and made more amenable to native fish, birds and other wildlife as part of a shoreline restoration project.
RIGHT: This rendering — produced by InSite Design Studio — shows an observation dock that’s planned as part of shoreline restoration at the Ford House.
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — Grosse Pointe City is switching to a new vendor to save money on trash compactor services in The Village.
City Manager Joseph Valentine said the city began comparing prices from other vendors when Waste Management, the current provider, started adding charges for services.
“We have been with Waste Management for some time,” Valentine told the Grosse Pointe City Council during a meeting Oct. 21. “We found we could get a better rate with one of the other providers.”
Valentine recommended a proposal from Detroit Disposal, which said it would charge the city $450 per month per unit for compactor rental and $395 for compactor hauling. By contrast, Waste Management was charging the city $483.14 per month per unit for compactor rental and $410.50 for compactor hauling. The city has four trash compactors in The Village, Valentine said.
“Do you have any track record or sense of service level (for this company)?” City Councilwoman Maureen Juip asked.
“(It will) probably (be) better, to be honest with you,” Valentine responded. “Detroit Disposal is a company that the owners
are from Grosse Pointe. We’re confident if there are any issues, we’ll get a (prompt) response.”
In addition, Valentine said Detroit Disposal charges “minimal fees.”
“I like it,” City Councilman Seth Krupp said.
The council voted unanimously in favor of an agreement with Detroit Disposal
to provide compactor rental and hauling services to the city. The contract is for five years, with the rate to stay the same for the first two years and to increase annually by 3% in years three, four and five.
Valentine said these services are paid for from the city’s solid waste fund.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
HOMES
11A/OCTOBER 31, 2024
GROSSE POINTE TIMES
SELLERS SHOULD CONSIDER HIGH-IMPACT, LOW-COST RENOVATION PROJECTS
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Before putting a house on the market, a little work can go a long way when it comes to attracting buyers.
However, these improvements do not necessarily have to be expensive projects. Local real estate agents shared recommendations for high-impact, low-cost projects that sellers can do to impress potential buyers.
Polishing the exterior
Buyers often make judgments on a home they are looking at before they even walk through the door. That is why it is important to make sure the exterior of a home is well-maintained before trying to sell. This can mean working on the landscaping, power washing dirty walkways and fixing up exterior paint.
“The curb appeal is the first thing people notice when they are walking up to the home,” said Rebecca Gulyas, of Gulyas Group Realtors in Birmingham.
While landscaping is important, there are some months in Michigan where certain outdoor projects are not realistic. If this is the case, it is still important to make sure the outside of the home looks clean and polished. For example, sellers should assess their exterior paint and address any spots that are peeling.
John Farhat, a Royal Oak realtor at Keller Williams, said, “A lot of people touch up paint inside, but very few people do that on the outside and I do think it’s equally as important.”
A fresh coat of paint
When it comes to the inside, there are several things sellers can do to make their home more attractive to buyers. In many cases, improvement begins with a can of paint.
“I think paint is one department where you can stretch your money quite a bit,” Farhat said.
Rather than a project that costs a lot of money for a small area, paint can brighten
the whole house.
When putting fresh paint on the walls, it is important to consider what buyers might be looking for in a home. For this purpose, neutral colors are usually the best option.
“Keep in mind that what your style has been while you’ve lived there may not be what everybody’s style is that is looking to make your home theirs,” Farhat said.
Farhat added that a fresh coat of paint can improve unexpected areas of the house such as an unfinished basement, garage or storage areas.
“A coat of paint could be the difference between someone getting excited about a room or wanting to stay away from it,” Farhat said.
If painting the house is not in the budget, Gulyas said sellers at the bare minimum should wash their walls before putting their house on the market.
Appliances
Many people notice the little things when buying a home. When sellers fine-tune the details of their home before putting it on the market, they might impress prospective buyers.
Farhat said that adding new appliances to a kitchen is a quick way to make an improvement. This might not necessarily fall under the category of a cheap fix, but he said there are typically good deals on appliances around the holidays.
“Fresh new appliances can make a kitchen feel so much newer in a day by literally changing nothing up except appliances,” Farhat said.
Smell
Looks are not the only factor buyers consider when searching for a home. While it is important for the space to look nice, it also needs to smell good — or at least not have any concerning scents.
Gulyas said sellers with pets should make sure they are paying attention to how their house smells. She said buyers can know within a minute of walking into a home if
they want to live in it, which is why it is important to make sure that the first thing they smell is not the pets.
However, the answer to covering up smells is not through an excess of air fresheners. Gulyas said this can lead buyers to jump to the conclusion that the seller is hiding
ABOVE: When prepping a home to sell, it is important that the landscaping is well
LEFT: Since sellers do not know the personal color preferences of the buyers, it is often safest to paint the walls neutral colors.
something that would be causing the house to smell bad. To make their home as compelling as possible to buyers, sellers should make their home look and smell as clean and updated as possible.
Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
TOP: Painting an unfinished basement can make the space feel more welcoming.
maintained.
Photos provided by John Farhat
NEWS & NOTES
Murder mystery unfolds in school play
University Liggett School students will stage a production of the comedic murder mystery “Clue” — based on the board game of the same name — at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 10 in the ULS auditorium, 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. The cast includes Class of 2025 students Alexa Kalyvas, of Grosse Pointe Woods, as Miss Scarlett; Jillian Whitton, of St. Clair Shores, as Mrs. White; Fred Talan, of Clinton Township, as Mr. Green; and Da’Mya Johnson, of Detroit, as Mrs. Peacock. Tickets cost $8 and can only be purchased online by visiting search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/ accounts/uls/buy-tix.
Veterans to be recognized
The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will hold its annual Veterans Day breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11. It will include live music, a keynote speaker and presentation of cards made by local students to veterans. New this year is a coffee hour in the community room from 8 to 9 a.m., presented by the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. This event is free for veterans and $15 for others. This year’s breakfast is being presented in collaboration with The Helm at the Boll Life Center. For tickets or more information, click on the Veterans Day link on The War Memorial’s homepage, warmemorial.org.
ATHLETES RECOGNIZED
University Liggett Head of School Tom Sheppard congratulates outstanding athletes and alumni Shannon Byrne, Dan Ferrin and Celeste Hubbard-Breen during University Liggett School’s Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 8.
Class of 1993 graduate Byrne was an outstanding tennis player who was coached by faculty emeritus Bob Wood. Ferrin, a member of the Class of 2000, was a soccer player and one of the best high school goaltenders in the state. Fellow Class of 2000 graduate Hubbard-Breen was named one of the most outstanding field hockey players in the country by the Detroit News.
Class of 1975 graduate Dwight Jones was also inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, but posthumously. Jones, a standout track star, was one of the fastest high school athletes in Michigan; he was also on the varsity soccer team.
Community STEAM Faire planned
University Liggett School, 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, invites the community to its third annual STEAM Faire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Boll Campus Center. This free event will engage children of all ages as they watch science demonstrations and make their own creations using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
Eat healthy on a budget
“STEAM is a holistic approach that fosters diverse ways of thinking while cultivating essential skills,” said STEAM coordinator and ULS Upper School science teacher Kim Galea in a press release. “Exploring STEAM with children of all ages opens the door to a limitless world of possibilities.”
For more information, visit discover.uls.org/faire.
Chef from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. This class is free for Helm members and $5 for others. Registration is needed and can be made by calling (313) 882-9600.
The doctor will see you at dinner
Henry Ford Medical Group Senior Staff Surgeon Dr. Robert Deeb will be the guest speaker for Dinner with a Doc from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Deeb directs the division of Facial Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery at the Henry Ford Medical Group and will talk about cosmetic and surgical procedures such as Botox, brow lifts, face lifts, skin cancer treatments and more. The cost is $35 for Helm members and $45 for nonmembers. For reservations or more information, call (313) 882-9600.
VERONICA PAIZ DEMOCRAT
Shoreline
and break up the wave energy to allow for native vegetation to establish behind them to create a softened shoreline. They will be visible both in high and low water periods.”
Lake St. Clair anglers might benefit from the Ford House project.
In a 2021 fish survey of the United States and Canada, researchers on the Canadian side caught 10 times more fish than their counterparts on the American side.
“A big part of this project will be to get back more native fish,” Dierks said.
The addition of a smaller boathouse on the spot where the Ford family once had their boathouse is planned as a place where people can get out on the water for educational purposes. Gibb-Randall said the design is inspired by the architecture of the original boathouse.
A separate observation dock will enable visitors to look out across the lake as well.
A berm along the shoreline that’s hazardous due to holes, collapsing sections of adjacent concrete seawall and not being level will be transformed into an accessible walkway using Americans with Disabilies Actcompliant materials, Ford House Project Manager Kevin Drotos said.
“One of the goals, of course, is public access to the shoreline,” Ford House President and CEO Mark Heppner said.
The berm is still needed to protect estate assets and people walking along the shoreline, but Gibb-Randall said adding boulders and places that fish can nest under will make the area more friendly to wildlife as well as people.
One of the changes that will be most visible to visitors will be the addition of what Gibb-Randall called “anchored trees” in Ford Cove, which will be dead trees that have branches above and below the water. The branches in the water give fish a place to breed and hide from predators, Gibb-Randall said. Drotos said trees in the water also
create a good habitat for turtles.
“For me, it has multiple levels of importance,” Heppner said of this project. “It really does tie into our core values and mission. … It’s just the right thing to do.”
Heppner said Ford House believes it’s critical to promote environmental sustainability and be responsible stewards of the natural world. By increasing the number and diversity of native species, this project connects to those goals.
Dierks said they’ve started the process of filing for permits for this work. He said all aspects of the project are contingent on obtaining all the necessary permits from state and federal agencies.
Dierks said they hope to start construction on the wooded wetland circa spring 2025, with possible completion in summer or fall of 2025.
Around the end of 2025 or the beginning of 2026, Dierks said, they hope to commence work on shoreline restoration. It wasn’t known at press time how long that might take, but Dierks pointed out that for roughly six months out of the year, they can’t do work on the shoreline because it would interfere with fish spawning.
As they go along, Dierks said some plants will need to be replaced and others may need to be replanted or changed to different species.
“Instead of us controlling the elements, we’re trying to accommodate the elements. … There’ll be a period of getting things right,” Dierks said.
Because they recognize that visitors want to continue to enjoy scenic views of the water, Gibb-Randall said they’re looking for natural plants that don’t get too tall when considering what to add around the shoreline.
Drotos said what they’re doing could be replicated by lakefront property owners, who would be able to visit the estate and see the shoreline changes for themselves.
“It would almost be a showcase of shoreline techniques,” Drotos said.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Photo provided by Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
A new boathouse, similar to the one once used by the Ford family, can be seen in this rendering by InSite Design Studio.
GPPSS 2023-2024 BOARD OF EDUCATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Balanced the Budget! Without Reducing Student Offerings. After years of fnancial losses in excess of $9 million.
Student enrollment UP year-over-year for the frst time in OVER A DECADE.
A new Superintendent UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED by the Board, who has already proven herself to be an extraordinarily effective and collaborative leader.
A School Resource Officer in each High School resulting from a Board-initiated partnership with local law enforcement to keep our kids safe.
New two year contract with teachers overwhelmingly passed by an approval of 97%
Teacher separations DOWN 35% over 2 years.
Over $1 million added to the district’s fund balance o o o o o o o
FOR SCHOOL BOARD KATE HOPPER
Kate is a pillar of Grosse Pointe. A lifelong resident, well known across the area, she is a proud South grad. Her husband Pat is a proud Norseman, and their two kids also graduated from our public schools.
Kate earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Hillsdale College. That was followed by a 25-year, award-winning career in communications-proof that she knows how to deliver results.
On top of a busy career and raising a family, Kate always fnds time to give back. She’s held prominent roles with multiple local charities, including the Sigma Gamma Association.
Always striving to make a positive impact, Kate already serves our schools as an active member of the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee. Further proof she’ll be ready to hit the ground running as a Board Trustee.
Kate is committed to:
1) Academic Excellence
2) Fiscal responsibility
3) Community Engagement
She understands that in order to keep our community safe, strong and vibrant, our schools must thrive.
Her dedication to Grosse Pointe is unwavering.
FOR SCHOOL BOARD HEATH ROBERTS
Heath is a family man. He and his wife Lindsay, along with their three kids, have called Grosse Pointe Park home for the last fve years. Like their Dad before them, the Roberts’ kids go to public schools.
Heath and his family moved to Grosse Pointe for the great schools, the walkable neighborhoods, and the close-knit communities. Heath wants to preserve those great qualities, and he believes they are worth fghting for.
Heath’s career is all about kids. He’s helped run some of the top children’s hospitals in the Midwest. Right now, he’s leading as Chief Administrative Offcer for Population Health Services at Henry Ford Health. With dual degrees in management and fnance and an MBA on top of that, Heath will be an outstanding steward of our tax dollars. He also knows about selfessness, being a proud Army veteran, who served honorably in the 101st Airborne Division.
Heath is ready to bring his commitment and experience to the Grosse Pointe Public School System. His approach is straightforward:
1) Academic excellence
3) Clear policy guidance
2) Budget accountability
Heath knows how to lead, how to balance large budgets, and how to effectively run large entities dedicated to children’s wellbeing.
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Shores to replace worn-out streetlights
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores plans to replace some of its 287 streetlights, many of which are original to the subdivisions where they’re located.
After first considering this expenditure during an Aug. 20 Shores City Council meeting, the council voted 5-1 Sept. 17 in favor of the purchase and installation of some lights to replace the ones that are in the worst condition.
On Sept. 17, Department of Public Works Director Michael Way said the city put out a request for quotes on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network, which solicits bids nationwide. The city received three bids and accepted the lowest of these — from Graybar — for 25 new streetlight poles, at a cost of $1,607.53 per pole, and 27 new bases, at a cost of $506.45 per base. Graybar’s total bid was for $53,862.40.
Although they’re only installing 17 new light poles now, Way said they needed to order at least 25 to get free shipping. In addition, the city always needs to keep some extra poles and bases on hand because they periodically get damaged or knocked over by vehicles in accidents. In those cases, Way said, the city tries to get reimbursed from the motorist’s insurance company for the cost of a new pole and installation of the same.
Way said the city’s contractor evaluated every streetlight in the city and determined that about 17 to 18 needed to be replaced immediately. The new poles and bases will be aluminum, as Way said galvanized steel would cost twice as much. He said the current bases are already aluminum, meaning only the old poles were galvanized steel.
At the Aug. 20 council meeting, City Manager Stephen Poloni said some of the lights “are rusting” and deteriorating, making them a liability if they fall on a person or vehicle.
“This is not an aesthetic issue,” Poloni said in August. “It’s more of an issue of them failing.”
City Councilman Robert Barrette, who said he used to examine streetlights as part of his job at DTE Energy, agreed.
“There’s quite a few that need to be replaced,” Barrette said in August.
“A lot of these poles are 25 to 30 years old,” Barrette added.
While the Shores DPW maintains the streetlights, installation of the new poles and bases will be done by an outside electrical contractor. Fresard Electric submitted the winning bid, at a minimum cost of $1,080 per pole and a maximum cost of $2,000 per pole for installation. The city plans to install 17 streetlights now, at a
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Grosse Pointe Shores, which owns its streetlights, will be replacing some of the ones in the worst condition in a phased project.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.
Mara Topper, CEO and mediator for Senior Counseling Services, has worked with many people interested in scoping out estate sales professionals as they look to move and consider selling their houses.
“There’s a couple of people I refer clients to,” Topper said. “I also suggest they go with someone with good reviews that are clear about what they do.”
Potential clients are advised to consider how companies deal with cleaning out the home as well as donations and any other items that don’t sell. Clients should also consider what they want to take with them or give to family members, and if there are items they can’t take, they should
ESTATE SALE COMPANIES PROVIDE HELPFUL SERVICE FOR DIVERSE HOME SITUATIONS
consider taking smaller pieces or photos of the items.
Clients may also need emotional support through the process of these sales and may consider reaching out to friends, family members, or mental health professionals for emotional support. On the day of the sale, they should also consider doing something special with their loved ones and letting the estate sale companies handle the sales.
“This can be a very emotional event for seniors, children and families,” Topper said. “If you hire an estate company, let them run it.”
Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides support to interested parties throughout the metro Detroit area as well as in other parts of the country.
Chris Deneau, owner of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions, has been interested in collecting and selling household items and antiques for around 25 years. He held his first estate sale when he was 19 years old and, through his business, aims to provide clients
Michigan’s home for health insurance, has plans that beneft you.
These items were available during an estate sale in Troy that took place in July 2024. The estate sale was put together with the help of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions. Photos provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions
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with a stress-free experience as Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides assistance with valuation, research, advertising and sales for each of their planned sales events.
“The industry standard (commission) is typically between 35-45%,” Deneau said in an email. “We however tailor each estate to the client’s needs. In estates that are higher dollar we lower the percentage to be fair to the client and ourselves. We also do not play the ‘first $5,000 is ours and then 45% after that’ like many companies do.”
On top of estate sales, another service that this business provides includes buy out and clean out services which allows for Clearview to quickly purchase and clean out items or residences so that the estate may be prepared for its next plans. Consignment sales are also available through their website, which features a variety of coins, antiques, jewelry, boats, motorcycles, vehicles and art among other items. Some items may be shipped to buyers, though most items are sold in person.
“We have a heavy online presence but
we don’t specifically sell online,” Deneau said.
Through Clearview’s clients, Deneau and his staff have also found some unexpected items like homemade drug-related board games from the 1970s, tiny vials of cocaine, bricks of silver, and gold coins among other antiques and odd items. Deneau and his team will dispose of or hand over any concerning items like drugs and firearms to the proper authorities.
“You never know what you’re going to find,” Deneau said. “We’ve found all kinds of valuable crazy items.”
A lot of cleaning and preparation goes into each sale. If personal items are found, they will generally be hidden away in order to check with the clients.
“We scour the houses before the estate sale,” Deneau said. “We also reduce commission on high end items.”
These estate sales will generally run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the different addresses listed and each sale may take a few days depending on the client’s preferences. Once the sale ends, clients can expect to receive their check after a week.
“Everything is beautifully displayed,” Deneau said. “We get an eclectic mix of people and have gathered such a following. Our
clients do very well.”
In July 2024, Deneau’s company worked with a retired 91-year-old resident of Long Lake Road in Troy, with the assistance of the resident’s friend and neighbor Karol Szymula, for a large estate sale that featured a large collection of different art pieces and antiquities.
“We already tried to help him sell some things,” Szymula said. “Clearview is the best and really tries to give the best bang.”
This Troy sale saw a long line of people come through, with over 130 people signed in for this event.
“When we started on Thursday, the first guy in line came from Seattle,” Szymula said. “The line never stopped.”
According to Szymula, it took roughly around 15 months to get the house prepared for the sale with over 2,500 boxes full of stuff. The sale likely brought in over $100,000.
“The sale was unbelievably successful,” Szymula said. “We couldn’t do what Chris has done. It’s amazing.”
For more information, visit seniorcoun seling.info or clearviewestatesales.com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Pictured are a variety items that were part of a Troy estate sale. Photo provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions
CRIME WATCH
Home broken into
FARMS — A home alarm brought officers to a house in the 100 block of Lothrop Road at 8:13 p.m. Oct. 10. Police said the glass on the rear French doors had been broken and the door had been kicked in and was left open. No one appeared to be home at the time.
Police said drawers were found emptied in two upstairs bedrooms and items were strewn about the rooms. Police later learned from the homeowner that the suspect or suspects took jewelry and purses from the home. The incident remained under investigation at press time. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.
Prowler arrested
FARMS — A couple in the first block of Christ Church Lane contacted police at 8:38 p.m. Oct. 13 after seeing an unknown man prowling around their home and trying to open the front door.
One of the homeowners told police the suspect came to the front door and knocked, and when the homeowner answered, the suspect said there were two men hiding in the couple’s bushes. The homeowner allowed the suspect to enter his home.
Police said the suspect — a 59-year-old Shelby Township man — told officers several times he was running away from two men who had been shooting at him and there were bullet holes in his vehicle, which he claimed to have parked on the next block. Police said the suspect, for whom the department already had a warrant, has been arrested before for breaking and entering homes. He was also wanted on two felony warrants out of Macomb County for shoplifting.
The suspect, who was arrested for prowling and on the warrants, reportedly refused to cooperate for booking photos or fingerprinting, telling police he knew he could be charged for refusing and police could just add his refusal to the list of charges against him. Police said the suspect told them he intended to return to the Farms, slash the tires of every vehicle in the City Hall parking lot, break whatever he could and break into homes and steal items from residents of the city.
Police said there were no reports of anyone firing weapons in the city, contrary to the suspect’s allegation that he was being shot at by a pair of men in a white vehicle. Police told the couple that the suspect was someone known to them and they needed to
be more careful about letting strangers into their home.
Scam under investigation
CITY — A Grosse Pointe City resident contacted police Oct. 24 after receiving a call from someone claiming to be a Wayne County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant. According to a police report, the suspect asked the resident to report to the Sheriff’s Office about a subpoena in a juvenile case. The incident remained under investigation at press time.
Truck taken
FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and 6:45 a.m. Oct. 20, an unknown person is said to have stolen a black 2008 Toyota Tundra from the 400 block of Touraine Road. The victim thought the vehicle was locked and told police a spare set of keys was probably in the center console. Police said they didn’t find any broken glass where the truck had been parked. In addition to the truck, the thief got away with items inside it, including a battery-powered Milwaukee leaf blower and trimmer, valued at $500 for both, and a football helmet and shoulder pads, estimated to be worth another $500. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.
Landscaping equipment stolen
PARK — A RedMax backpack leaf blower was stolen from a landscaping trailer while a work crew was in the 800 block of Bedford Road at around 5:19 p.m. Oct. 21. The suspect is said to have fled the area in a gray Dodge Charger. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Vehicle theft attempted
PARK — An unknown person is said to have tried to steal a 2026 Kia Sorento from the 900 block of Harcourt Road between the hours of 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9:40 a.m. Oct. 26. Police said the rear driver’s side window was broken and the steering column was damaged. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Porch pirate sought
WOODS — Packages containing two cellphones — worth a total of more than $2,200 — are said to have been stolen from the front porch of a home in the 900 block of Roslyn Road at around noon Oct. 22. Police said a witness saw the suspect get out of a Dodge Durango, approach the porch and take the packages before driving away. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
More cellphones stolen
PARK — A package containing three Apple iPhone 16s was stolen from the front porch of a home in the 1100 block of Nottingham Road between 3:21 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Suspect wanted in connection to retail fraud cases
WOODS — The same man is said to have committed two cases of retail fraud at the CVS store in the 20000 block of Mack Avenue Oct. 23 and 26. According to a police report, the suspect stole three cases of beer Oct. 23 and then fled the scene going north on Mack in a black Ford Fusion. Police said the suspect returned to the store Oct. 26 and stole wine and a heater, again leaving in a Ford Fusion. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
Young suspects arrested in larceny attempt
PARK — Two young male suspects from Detroit — one of whom was 12 and one of whom was 13 — were arrested after police said they were seen entering an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the area of Buckingham Road and Mack Avenue at around 1:27 a.m. Oct. 26. The juvenile suspects, who police said were accompanied by an 18-year-old, were arrested for a curfew violation and for attempted larceny and were turned over to their parents.
Groceries stolen
CITY — Three unknown people are said to have stolen a cart full of groceries from The Village Kroger store at around 7:20 p.m. Oct. 24. A police report states that the suspects fled the area in a red Ford Escape with no license plate. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.
Plumber suspected in jewelry theft
PARK — A plumber who was making repairs at a home in the 1400 block of Beaconsfield Avenue Oct. 21 might have been the person who stole jewelry from the home. Police said the homeowner realized jewelry was missing after the plumber left. An investigation was ongoing at press time.
Window broken
CITY — An unknown suspect is said in a police report to have smashed out the rear driver’s side window on a 1997 Chevy conversion van while the vehicle was parked on the street in the 700 block of Notre
Dame Street between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.
Trespasser arrested
CITY — A 52-year-old Detroit man was taken into custody by police at around 10:40 a.m. Oct. 22 after he was alleged to be soliciting money from customers at a store in the 17000 block of Mack Avenue. The suspect, who was arrested for trespassing, had been told “on multiple occasions” not to return to the store or ask customers for money, police said in a report.
Wrong-way driver found to be intoxicated
FARMS — Police pulled over a 37-yearold Detroit woman in the area of Lake Shore Road and Newberry Lane at around 10:39 p.m. Oct. 13 after she was spotted driving the wrong way on Lake Shore. According to a police report, the driver smelled of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests, including a preliminary breath test that showed she had a blood alcohol level of 0.16% — exactly twice the legal limit. She was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Police later found an open bottle of peach vodka inside her vehicle.
Bike missing
WOODS — An unlocked bike was stolen from Parcells Middle School — where it was left near the gym doors — between Oct. 17 and 18. The bike is valued at $300. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
Stolen vehicle parts recovered
FARMS — While conducting a salvage investigation on a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck Oct. 16, a Grosse Pointe Farms public safety officer discovered that the inspection applicant failed to disclose that the passenger cab, right front door and right rear door had been replaced. Furthermore, it turned out that the replacement components had been reported stolen from the Warren Police Department on Sept. 10. A police report states that Warren police were contacted and the vehicle failed its salvage investigation.
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Grosse Pointe South cross country program sweeps MAC White
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
FARMS — It had been a long time coming for both Grosse Pointe South boys and girls cross country, but a league title was finally back in the hands of the Blue Devils.
The girls had last hoisted the dual-meet league title in 2016, while the boys were long overdue, winning its last one in 2008.
Led by a core of seniors on both sides, Grosse Pointe South swept the Macomb Area Conference White, winning both the dual-meet (combination of both jamborees) and the MAC divisional meet.
Here’s how they made it happen.
Boys
Led by head coach Mark Sonnenberg, the Blue Devils’ boys team took the meaning of “senior-led” to a whole new level, featuring six seniors and one freshman in its starting lineup.
Fortunately for Grosse Pointe South, Everett Wood wasn’t an ordinary freshman. Fitting in as a freshman can be difficult, especially when your teammates are all seniors, but Wood came on and made an immediate impact.
RIVALRY GAME
LEFT: Grosse Pointe South senior Jack Lupo stands patiently in the pocket and looks for an open receiver. Lupo has been the anchor for a South offense that will be tested early in the MHSAA Division 2 playoffs as it will host MAC White rival Roseville Nov. 1 at South High School, The Blue Devils defeated Roseville 38-21 earlier this year but were eliminated by the Panthers in the playoffs last season. BELOW: Grosse Pointe South defenders converge on a Grosse Pointe North ball carrier to make a tackle. Grosse Pointe North will match up against Port Huron in the first round of the MHSAA Division 3 playoffs Nov. 2 at Memorial Stadium in Eastpointe. BOTTOM: Grosse Pointe South senior Lex Wilson celebrates a touchdown Oct. 25 at Grosse Pointe North High School. In a 44-3 victory over its neighborhood rivals, South has now won seven straight matchups against Grosse Pointe North.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Grosse Pointe South prepares for the start of the race at the Macomb Area Conference Division Championship Oct. 19 at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Grosse Pointe South senior Jack Martin, right, turns a corner during the Macomb Area Conference Division Championship Oct. 19 at Lake St. Clair Metropark. See CROSS COUNTRY on page 25A
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“We kind of saw it from the beginning,” Sonnenberg said. “We knew he was going to be good and we knew there was a spot or two for him, but he’s been wire-to-wire.”
Wood posted top-30 finishes in both MAC White Jamborees and the MAC Divisional Championship (21st), and ended his freshman campaign with a top-50 finish in his first-ever regionals appearance (49th).
While the Blue Devils had a freshman overachieving expectations, its veteran group, headlined by senior Jack Martin, was as advertised.
Martin, who had been battling injuries his past three cross country seasons, started to turn a corner near the end of 2023, and 2024 was the breakout season he was hoping for.
Martin brought home a pair of first place finishes for South, including in the MAC White Jamboree-One, and took second in the MAC White Jamboree-Two and third in the MAC Divisional.
“We never really saw how talented and what he could truly be until this past spring, and now that’s bled into this season and he’s chomping at the bit,” Sonnenberg said. “He’s a big time comeback player of the year kind of guy.”
Martin’s explosive season helped South place first in both jamborees, earning a 14-0 dual-meet record, and take first by 29 points in the MAC Divisional Championship over Utica Ford II.
But it was a collective effort all throughout the season as seniors Tethyan McKenzie, Edmund Shall, Joshua Sonnenberg, Brody Fitzgibbon, and Ian Bowman all kept their noses to the grindstone for the Blue Devils.
McKenzie, a calm and quiet runner, became one of South’s most consistent runners, placing fourth in both jamborees and fifth in the divisional meet.
McKenzie also had the highest regional placement, earning 11th. Overall, it was just a collective unit getting the job done.
“As a team, we definitely shaped up,” Martin said. “We’ve lost a lot of guys the previous years, but we really shaped up as a team. We really built a strong bond between the guys.”
South’s season as a team came to a close at the regional meet Oct. 26 st Goodells County Park in St. Clair County with a fifth place finish, but McKenzie himself isn’t quite done yet.
His 16:30.70 time qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals meet Nov. 2 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
It will be a whole new group, aside from Wood, for the Blue Devils in 2025, but it will be a much younger core as Sonnenberg hopes to put together another impressive season.
“We’re losing so much of our varsity, but we’re really bringing back this youth core where in two years they’re going to be very good,” Sonnenberg said.
Four Local Dentists Inducted as Fellows Into the American College of Dentists
Four local dentists were inducted as Fellows into the American College of Dentists on October 17th in New
on this prestigious award. The presenting nominator and sponsor was Grosse Pointe Endodontist Dr. George T. Goodis.
To become a fellow in the American College of Dentists one must exhibit the highest ethical and professional standards and be a leader in dentistry and the community at large.
Pictured from le to right are:
Robert Stewart, Dr. John Hackenberger,
Goodis,
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Grosse Pointe South senior Tethyan McKenzie breaks away from the crowd.
Photo provided by Stephen Zaranek
Grosse Pointe South senior Sarah Koval received all-region honors and qualified for the state finals after finishing 15th at the regional meet Oct. 26 st Goodells County Park in St. Clair County.
Utilities audit nets savings for Grosse Pointe City
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — Less than six months after entering into an agreement with the Petoskey-based firm Tenurgy to look for savings on utilities, Grosse Pointe City is already expected to benefit financially.
The city will start purchasing natural gas from Baltimore, Maryland-headquartered Constellation instead of DTE Energy starting Dec. 1. This was one of the areas of potential savings identified by Tenurgy during a recently completed audit of the city’s utility costs and providers. City Manager Joseph Valentine said the City expects to save
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Girls
There’s two things that longtime head coach Steve Zaranek prides his team on each season — depth and competing as a pack.
This year, the Blue Devils executed both of those ideas to perfection as they ran away with the MAC White, winning both jamborees and finishing in first place at the MAC Divisional Championship by 35 points.
Similar to the boys, it starts with the seniors who set the standard for not just how things are done, but how the team is going to carry itself.
“They’re amazing leaders,” Zaranek said. “They truly set the tone for our entire team in terms of how hard they work and how focused they are for each of our competitions. To top it all off, they’re just incredibly fun to be around. With that combination, it allows for great team chemistry.”
Senior Sarah Koval, the lone state qualifier, headlined the group alongside seniors Savannah Spangler, a three-time state qualifier, Chloe Caulfield, and Adelina Parikh.
For South, being a veteran is so much more than leading at events — it’s about building a “pack mentality,” as Zaranek describes it.
At every meet, you’ll see other South racers, varsity or JV, cheering on other racers because that’s the expectation as a member of the program.
Parikh said Zaranek believes that being the best team is more about team support
roughly $9,600 annually on the cost of gas itself and another $1,700 annually on gas distribution, for a total saving of $11,300 each year over what they had been paying DTE. As part of its agreement with Tenurgy, the city will split that savings 50/50 with Tenurgy for the first three years, making the actual annual savings for the municipality about $5,650.
During a meeting Oct. 21, the Grosse Pointe City Council voted unanimously in favor of a three-year contract with Constellation for natural gas.
Valentine said from his experience, the process of switching to a new natural gas
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at times, and said it’s an ideology engrained early on as a member of the program.
“A lot of rules on the team may seem pretty strict but ultimately build up that chemistry,” Parikh said. “When a race day has both varsity and JV races at separate times, we aren’t allowed to leave until everyone is done running. We watch each other race in every race and we get invested in each other’s success.”
Then there’s the matching hair ribbons, silly locker signs, and captains’ practices that involve scavenger hunts that all bring the team closer together, which ultimately shows itself come race time.
Koval has been dominant all season, taking home first in a MAC jamboree and the MAC divisional meet, and also posting a 15th-place finish to qualify for regionals, but the rest of her teammates are always right alongside in the leaderboards.
In the first MAC jamboree, Koval, Parikh and Spangler finished first, second and third, respectively, and all four seniors came back and finished in the top-10 in the second jamboree and MAC divisional meet.
“They just work together extremely well,” Zaranek said. “In the middle of the race, they’re having conversations with each other. They run with each other to push each other.”
While a fifth-place finish at the regional kept the team from qualifying, Koval will end her cross country career at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals Nov. 2 at Michigan International Speedway, qualifying for the first time in her career.
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provider “is seamless.”
Valentine said companies like Constellation can offer these savings because they don’t have the infrastructure to maintain, so their overhead is lower.
“They’re just buying the gas and selling you the gas,” Valentine told the council.
While the contract locks in the rate the city will be paying for the next three years, Valentine didn’t think DTE would be able to offer lower rates during that time — nor did he feel Constellation might offer lower natural gas prices to new customers during that period.
“They typically won’t go down — they’ll go up,” Valentine said of the rates.
He said there aren’t many alternate suppliers out there for natural gas.
“I think we have an opportunity to save,” Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak said. “A little bit here, a little bit there — it all adds up.”
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maximum cost of $34,000.
At the Sept. 17 meeting, City Councilwoman Danielle Gehlert cast the vote in opposition to the purchase and installation of streetlights.
“I’m very skeptical about the costs. … We need a (new) elevator in this building,” Gehlert said, referring to Shores City Hall.
She said she felt an elevator was a bigger priority than the streetlights.
Barrette was absent from the Sept. 17 meeting.
Way said this is the first time the city
After the first 36-month period, the contract would automatically renew annually unless either party gave a written notice otherwise at least 60 days in advance. Valentine said that’s similar to the contract the city now has with DTE, which automatically renews each year.
Besides the natural gas savings, Valentine said Tenurgy identified other areas where the city might be able to reduce its costs for electricity and telecommunications, both of which were still being explored by city officials at press time.
In addition, Valentine said Tenurgy discovered that the city had paid sales tax on some items it shouldn’t have had to pay tax on. He said the city recently filed paperwork to recover that sales tax, which is expected to result in a refund of roughly $15,000 to $20,000 — half of which will go to the city and half of which will go to Tenurgy. In the future, Valentine said, the loss of these sales tax payments should result in an annual savings to the city of approximately $5,000, a savings that will be split with Tenurgy for the next three years.
has had to buy these lights directly. In the past, he said, they were able to get them from a contractor. However, he said this time, the city couldn’t even get replacement poles from DTE Energy or its supplier, requiring the Shores to cast a wider net to obtain this equipment.
Although this project wasn’t budgeted, Poloni said in August that funds were available in the major and local street fund for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year and could be used to pay for this. He said they planned to replace the streetlights in phases, with this being the first phase.
As Mayor Ted Kedzierski pointed out Aug. 20, the Shores is the only one of the Pointes to own its streetlights.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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NOV. 2
Fall Follies: Presented by Grosse Pointe South Choir, concert features Pointe Singers, Concert Choir, South Singers, Suspensions and guest choirs from local middle schools, 7 p.m., Brownell Middle School, 260 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, gpsouthchoir. org
NOV. 3
War Memorial Speakeasy: Learn local stories about bootleg hooch while partaking in legal spirits, also live music and tours, for ages 21 and older, 5 p.m. (VIP at 4 p.m.), The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar
NOV. 4
Grosse Pointe Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free health screenings, prizes, giveaways and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, seniorexpousa. com
NOV. 7
An Evening Under the Stars: Annual gala for Full Circle Foundation (works with Grosse Pointe Schools to foster increased independence for special-needs individuals), includes open bar, dinner, auction and entertainment, 6-10:30 p.m., Roostertail, 100 Marquette Drive in Detroit, fcfgala.cbo.io
BUSINESS CLIP
NOV. 8
Illuminate: Explore “Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family” exhibit, enjoy gourmet cuisine and libations, and more during after-hours event, 6-10 p.m., Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St. in Detroit, RSVP by Nov. 1, mi-sci.org
NOV. 10
Into the Shadows: An Evening of Chamber Music: Works centered around death, presented by Detroit Symphony Orchestra and American Romanian Festival, 7-9 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar
NOV. 11
Veterans Day Breakfast: Also presentation of thankyou notes made by students, service song medley and keynote remarks, 8:45-10:30 a.m., come early for coffee hour at 8 a.m., free for veterans and open to guests, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, registration (and printed ticket) required, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar
NOV. 13
Fever Candlelight Concert: Hear music of Aretha Franklin and 1960s performed by PureSoul Detroit, 7 p.m. or 9:15 p.m., doors and bar open 45 minutes prior to shows, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, tickets sold online only, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar
Dr. Nick Dyc appointed IEP Urgent Care medical director
Nick Dyc, MD, has been named medical director of all seven metro Detroit area IEP Urgent Care locations. The announcement was made today by IEP Urgent Care President and CEO David Hall, MD and fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
“Dr. Dyc is an enthusiastic advocate and champion for all patients, physicians, and the practice of medicine,” Hall said. “He also chairs the IEP-PC Patient Experience Committee, advocating for both patients and providers.”
All seven IEP Urgent Care locations in Brighton, Clinton Township, Ferndale, Grosse Pointe, Jackson, Novi and Southfield feature multiple exam rooms, on-site digital X-ray imaging and an array of urgent care services. Patients can walk in, easily book an appointment or schedule an appointment online at iepurgentcare.com.
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
NOV. 15
Cystic fibrosis research fundraiser: Event presented by Gloria and Thomas Kitchen Memorial Foundation, includes dinner, drinks, raffles and more, 6:30 p.m., Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores, ilovekitchenfoundation@gmail.com, (313) 701-4787, kitchenfoundation.org
NOV. 16
Herb & Holly Boutique: Presented by Herb Society of America, Grosse Pointe Unit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Cook Schoolhouse, 20025 Mack Plaza Drive in Grosse Pointe Woods, cash or check only, hsagrossepointe unit@gmail.com, facebook.com/hsagpu
NOV. 22
Tree lighting: 6 p.m, alsococoa, carols, s’mores, characters from North Pole, outdoor movies and photo opportunities, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The VillageDowntown Grosse Pointe, Kercheval Avenue between Cadieux and Neff roads, facebook.com/thevillagegrossepointe
NOV. 26
Woods Aglow: Tree lighting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 20025 Mack Plaza in Grosse Pointe Woods, gpwmi.us
ONGOING
Autumn Landscape Guided Tour: 11 a.m. Tuesdays-
Sundays until Oct. 31, then 10 a.m. Tuesdays-Sundays until Nov. 10, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse. org/events
Nooks & Crannies: Guided tours of private staircases, hidden spaces and more, Tuesdays-Sundays until Dec. 31, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events
Teen Leadership Council: Meetings for grades 9-12 every first Wednesday of month, pizza and snacks provided, 6-7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Public LibraryWoods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., grossepointelibrary. org, (313) 640-4775
Book clubs: Nearly a dozen hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Library at various branches, restaurants and on Zoom, more at grossepointelibrary.org/book-clubs
Grosse Pointe Community Chorus: Rehearsals from 7:30-9 p.m. every Tuesday, Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 8, (313) 5805965, grossepointecommunitychorus.org
Art classes: 10:30 a.m.-noon every first and third Tuesday of month for seniors, 6-8 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of month for veterans, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-3454, grossepointeartcenter.org
VEHICLE AUCTION - NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Auction is Open Bid • 9 AM VIEWING • AUCTION STARTS @ 10 AM ALL AMERICAN TOWING & RECOVERY
2000 TOYOTA 4 DR 4T1BF28K2YU953866
2010 HONDA 4 DR 1HGCP2F34AA093074
2005 TOYOTA 4 DR 4T1BE32K05U620062
1995 CHEVY 4 DR 1G1BN53E4NR134990
2011 BUICK 4 DR 1G4GE5GD3BF204910
2014 FORD STA WGN 1FMCU9J91EUA99720
2003 CHEVY 4 DR 1G1ND52J33M714367
2005 BMW 2 DR WBAEK73405B327918
1994 YAMAHA MTR CYL
JYA3JCF04RA029279
1990 KAWASAKI MTR CYL JKAZXCR181A028387
2002 SUZUKI MTR CYL JS1GT74A722160504
2005 DODGE STA WGN 2D8FV47V26H123812
2004 SUZUKI MTR CYL JS1NP41A542101216
2013 CHEVY 4 DR 1G1JD5SH1D4239976
Apartments/Flats
For Rent
ST.CLAIR APARTMENTS
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Condos/Duplexes For Rent
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Homes For Rent
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Condos/Duplexes For Sale
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AUCTION
Greta VanFleet Online Auction. Bid through 11-4-24. Wood working power tools, Coleman, Igloo coolers, carnival glass, Christmas decorations, antiques, more! To bid, see other great auctions visit Bid. SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com. Questions, call 1-800-835-0495.
Huron Clinton Metro Parks Surplus Online Auction, 11-16-24. Prior years included golf carts, vehicles, plow trucks, loaders, backhoe, gator, trailers, lawn maintenance equipment and more! CrydermanAuctions.com for photos, to bid. 586-784-8890.
Multiple Quality Auctions bidding open now. Commercial woodworking, machinist’s tools, reloading equipment, ammo, tools, farm, household. Bid @ JohnPeckAuctions.com Selling? Call John Peck 989-426-8061. Ofices Charlotte & Gladwin. Statewide auctions since 1979.
BUILDINGS
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IF YOU HAD KNEE OR BACK SURGERY, SUFFERING AN INFECTION POST- OPERATIVELY and a Bair Hugger (BLUE BLANKET) was used during the surgery, between 2020present, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727
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Antiques & Collectibles
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Rummage Sale
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ICCFCANE CORSOPUPS, BornJuly22nd,2024. $1,200, RoyalGuardian. 313-350-0073
Employment
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Gutters
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Electrical
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
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Painting
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