Santa Claus is coming to town
VOTERS CHOOSE NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — When it comes to the Grosse Pointe Board of Education, voters apparently want to see change.
In a hotly contested election, voters selected incumbent Board member Colleen Worden, of Grosse Pointe Woods — the highest vote-getter in the race — along with Tim Klepp, of Grosse Pointe Park; Laura Hull, of Grosse Pointe City; and Clint Derringer, of Grosse Pointe City. The four candidates, who ran as a slate, defeated a separate slate that consisted of Board member Terry Collins, of Grosse Pointe Park; Kate Elizabeth Hopper, of Grosse Pointe Farms; Melissa Fradenburg, of Grosse Pointe Farms; and Heath Marshall Roberts, of Grosse Pointe Park, candidates who had the support of Board President Sean Cotton and the board majority.
Diana Gellci of Grosse Pointe City, who didn’t align herself with either slate, received the smallest number of votes among the candidates.
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Besides federal, state and county elections, voters were also asked to weigh in on multiple local proposals, including a special millage for senior services, a road millage renewal request in Grosse Pointe Farms and two budgetrelated charter amendments in Grosse Pointe Park.
Five of 6 cities approve millage for senior services
The Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods senior millage proposal — a request to levy 0.35 mills for six years to pay for some key senior services — passed in five of the six cities, only being narrowly rejected in Grosse Pointe Shores, where it failed by 72 votes, according to unofficial tallies available at press time. The millage needed
From left, Grosse Pointe Farms Precinct 2 election inspectors Patricia Cardoze, Julie VanMarcke and Michelle Steele assist a voter on Election Day Nov. 5 at The War Memorial.
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
Pointers take advantage of early voting
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTES — Voters might not agree on who the best candidates were, but early voting seems to be a hit that transcends party lines.
Election officials in the Grosse Pointes report more people than ever using the early voting option to cast their ballots for the Nov. 5 presidential election.
“It went great,” Grosse Pointe Shores Deputy Clerk Courtney Delmege said of early voting. “It was a great turnout.”
The Shores saw total voter turnout of 82.26%, or 2,086 out of the city’s 2,536 registered voters. Delmege said about 606 of those ballots were cast using early voting.
“Everyone’s voter turnout on Election Day is a lot lower (since early voting was initiated), which is nice because it’s not so (crowded),” Delmege said.
She said Election Day turnout “has been very steady” all day.
They didn’t run into any hiccups on Election Day, either.
“We had an amazing staff,” Delmege said. “All of my precinct workers are fantastic. Everything went really smooth.”
Grosse Pointe Farms City Clerk Derrick Kozicki
said the Farms had more than 2,500 people who used early voting, “which is about 500 more than we anticipated.”
“The last day of early voting was the busiest day,” Kozicki continued.
Many Farms voters took advantage of no-excuse absentee ballots as well, mailing or dropping off those ballots.
That’s not to say Election Day was slow, however.
“We’ve had a steady flow the entire day,” Kozicki said. “We had a long line at first (in the morning when polls opened), but we quickly were able to get all of those voters ballots and into the voting booth.”
That sentiment was echoed by Farms Precinct 2 Chair Joseph Daniel-Hoste.
“I have been telling people it has been steady bordering on busy,” Daniel-Hoste said of Election Day turnout.
Farms voter turnout was strong, at 78.58%, or 7,492 of the city’s 9,534 registered voters.
Clerk Christopher Hardenbrook, of Grosse Pointe City, said the City saw about 1,110 people cast ballots using early voting, which was “significantly more” than the number of residents who used it during the August primary.
“Between absentee and early voting, it’s just over
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Photo by K. Michelle Moran
At a selfie station for Grosse Pointe Farms voters at The War Memorial, future Farms voters Vito Buccellato, 3, Rocco Buccellato, 5, and Gigi Buccellato, 7, don patriotic accessories.
Grandparents convinced they know best
in ‘Over the River and Through the Woods’
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — Parents aren’t the only ones who have to grapple with empty nest syndrome. Sometimes it’s tough for grandparents to watch their grandkids fly away, too.
Nick, a single Italian American living in his native New Jersey, learns just how hard it is for grandparents to let go in the heartwarming comedy, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” which will be produced by Grosse Pointe Theatre Nov. 15-24 in
the auditorium at Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe Farms. The last of the grandkids living locally, Nick still has dinner with both sets of his grandparents each Sunday, so when he learns he’s landed his dream job — marketing executive — on the other side of the country, his grandparents are desperate to find a way to make him stay.
“It’s a really charming story that I think everyone can relate to,” said Joanna Panago, of Grosse Pointe Woods, who’s serving as the stage manager. “The production is incredibly well done and the
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS/CITY — Thousands are expected to usher in the holiday season as the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way along Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City Nov. 29.
The parade, in its 49th year, will start at 10 a.m. Nov. 29 at Lewiston Road and Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms, making its way a little over a mile to Kercheval and Cadieux Road in Grosse Pointe City. It takes place, as is traditionally the case, the day after Thanksgiving.
Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” this year’s parade has a Grinch theme.
“We’re always looking for fun ways to mix up the holiday spirit with the elements that make each parade standout,” Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce Membership and Events Coordinator Abigail Turnbull said in an email interview. “The Grinch theme came up when we met with a member, 313 Presents, and learned the Grinch musical was coming to the Fox Theatre around Thanksgiving! This started to get our wheels turning with ideas of if the Grinch could steal the Parade! With that, many of our
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Two sets of Italian American grandparents — played by, from left, Sal Rubino, Kate Sweeney, Eileen S. White and Bill McCarthy — are determined to convince their grandson to stay in New Jersey in Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of “Over the River and Through the Woods.”
Photo provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre
Residents are expected to line Kercheval Avenue to watch as floats, community groups and marching bands take part in the 49th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade Nov. 29 in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City.
Photo provided by the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce
50% of our voting population,” Hardenbrook said.
Election Day saw “a steady stream of people,” Hardenbrook said, but voters didn’t face waits in long lines this year.
“Because of early voting, we’re not getting huge rushes (on Election Day), so we’re not getting lines,” Hardenbrook said. “Every single voter (I heard from said) they loved the convenience of coming during the nine-day (early voting) period, especially the weekends. And then people not having to wait in lines results in less frustrated voters. So, we’re definitely reaping the benefits of early voting today.”
In the City, 77.06% of registered voters — 4,027 out of 5,226 — cast ballots.
Grosse Pointe Park City Clerk Bridgette Bowdler said her city had the same experience.
“The early voting went great,” Bowdler said. “We were busy every single day.”
She said the Park saw 2,068 use early voting, with 365 showing up on the last day, a Sunday — making that their busiest early voting day.
“That helped us at the polls,” Bowdler said, noting it reduced lines dramatically on Election Day.
Election Day itself went smoothly, she said. A lot of that could be attributed to the all-hands-on-deck approach the city took, with staff and administrators in other departments helping out. In recent years, all the Park’s voting precincts have been consolidated at Windmill Pointe Park, where Election Day voters cast ballots either at the Lavins Center or the neighboring Tomkins Center.
“It was our Super Bowl — and we won it,” Bowdler said. “Our park staff has been amazing. Our whole team worked together.”
Grosse Pointe Woods City Clerk Paul Antolin said early voting “went great,” with more than 3,200 Woods residents casting their ballots that way.
“Day one (of early voting) surpassed early voting (totals) in both February and August combined,” Antolin said.
The Woods also issued 5,894 absentee ballots, he said. They got more than 95% of those back.
“That kind of alleviated some of the pressure off of the precincts (on Election Day),” Antolin said. “But it is busy.”
Like the other clerks, Antolin thanked all the poll workers and city staffers who kept things running smoothly.
“I do (also) appreciate the support from Wayne County and the state of Michigan,”
Antolin said. “It was definitely a collaborative effort. And, the other Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. We’re constantly talking and exchanging ideas. I’ve got to hand it to all my staff and everyone involved in the election.”
The Woods had one of the highest rates of voter turnout in the Pointes, with 11,827 of the city’s 14,662 registered voters — or 80.66% — casting ballots.
More than a few parents brought their young children to the polls with them, including Emery Buccellato, of the Farms.
“It’s important to vote,” said Buccellato, who was accompanied by her husband and four children. “I told them that every vote matters and it’s very important to our country for everybody to get out to vote.”
At the state, federal and county levels, voters returned incumbents to office.
District 13 U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, handily won reelection to a second term with 68.28% of the vote. His challengers were Republican Martell D. Bivings, Libertarian Chris Clark, U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Chris Dardzinski and Working Class Party candidate Simone R. Coleman.
“I want to thank my opponents for running and participating in the democratic process,” Thanedar, 69, said in a press release. “I thank US House Democratic Leadership for endorsing me, as well as the unions and groups that supported my campaign.”
Because of redistricting, the Grosse Pointes are getting a new official in the Michigan House of Representatives. State Rep. Veronica Paiz, D-Harper Woods — who had been representing the 11th District since January 2023 — was elected to become the representative for the new 10th District, which covers Harper Woods, the five Grosse Pointes and several Detroit neighborhoods — Yorkshire Woods, East English Village, Cornerstone Village and Morningside. Oddly enough, when districts were reconfigured, Precinct 2 in Grosse Pointe Woods was split off from the rest of the Pointes and is now part of District 12, despite protest from Woods officials.
Paiz, 67, received 67.12% of the votes, compared to her Republican challenger, Griffin Wojtowicz, with 32.42%.
Paiz, who lives in the portion of Harper Woods that’s included in the Grosse Pointe Public School System, has a history of community involvement, having served on the Harper Woods Public Library Board and the Harper Woods Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Before becoming a state legislator, she spent eight years on the Harper Woods City Council.
“It’s always been really important to
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to pass in at least four of the six cities to take effect, which it did.
“We have five communities that really stepped up to support seniors,” said Krista D. Siddall, executive director of The Helm at the Boll Life Center.
Headquartered in Grosse Pointe Farms, The Helm provides the majority of senior services available now to residents of the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. That includes a medical loan closet, meal delivery to homebound individuals, senior exercise classes, social workers who can help seniors connect with resources, educational talks about health and fun activities like bingo and movies.
Millage funds will be applied toward what are considered essential services, such as case coordination, transportation and Meals on Wheels, as well as a forthcoming adult day care program to address the needs of seniors who cannot be left alone. Helm officials said they will continue the fundraising efforts they have in place now to cover other programs, such as bingo, that enable seniors to socialize and remain active.
“I want to express my disappointment that the Shores didn’t see the need to support all of their residents, from the youngest to the oldest,” Siddall said. “Hopefully in the future we can get them on board.”
By failing to pass the millage, Shores residents are expected to have to pay higher fees for Helm services once the millage takes effect, which is likely to happen next year.
As part of an interlocal agreement, the cities that approved the millage — Grosse Pointe City, Farms, Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Woods, along with Harper Woods — will each appoint a representative to the new Active Adult Commission. Tax dollars will be collected by the cities — not The Helm — and Siddall said it will be up to the Active Adult Commission to disburse those funds to approved contractors for senior services, such as The Helm and Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Services, or PAATS.
“There is definitely governance and oversight,” Siddall said.
It will be the commission’s job to determine how much Grosse Pointe Shores residents should pay for Helm programs, in lieu of tax revenue.
“We know that the senior population is going to grow more than any other age group (in the Pointes and Harper Woods),” Siddall said, citing population trends and statistics. “A millage is the best way to guarantee funding for the increased need in services.”
She said the millage will enable The Helm
to expand its services, offer more home visits and launch new programs like adult day care.
Besides voters, Siddall thanked Helm Board leaders — in particular, President Emeritus Prudence Cole-Klimisch, President Cheryl Wessen and Vice President Carol Kleinow — for their help in spreading the word and getting the millage passed.
“They have literally worked tirelessly for the last 24 months,” Siddall said.
In the Park, the senior millage passed by 59.54%. It passed by 65.33% in the Farms, 66.92% in Grosse Pointe Woods and 65% in Grosse Pointe City. In Harper Woods, it passed by 69.65%. All totals are based on unofficial vote counts available at press time.
Farms voters approve continued road funding
Grosse Pointe Farms voters resoundingly approved a five-year renewal of an existing 2-mill levy for roadwork, which had been slated to expire with the winter tax collection in December. According to unofficial vote counts available at press time, the millage passed by a vote of 76.84% in favor of renewal.
“(We are) very pleased to see that it was passed with a strong level of support,” Farms City Manager Shane Reeside said. “We’ve made good progress over the last several years, and this will continue that progress. We’ve really focused a lot on our major roads with our first millage. This will give us the opportunity to go further into our local streets that need to be addressed.”
The millage will generate an estimated $2,069,200 in the first year — the December 2025 winter tax collection — and is expected to raise almost $11 million over the next five years, from 2025 to 2029.
Charter amendments OK’d in Park
Grosse Pointe Park voters overwhelmingly approved a pair of related charter amendments. The first, which passed with 74.08% of votes in its favor, will change the charter to state that the city manager must prepare and submit a recommended budget to the City Council on or before the first regular meeting in May each year. The charter had previously called for the city manager to prepare and submit a budget to the council on or before the first regular meeting in April.
The second Park charter amendment, which passed with approval from 67.16% of those who cast ballots in the November election, calls for the City Council to approve a budget for the new fiscal year before the third Monday in June. The former charter language called on the council to adopt a budget between April 15 and the third Monday in May. The city’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Confidence, comradery showcase bright future for MAC hockey
‘WE’RE HERE’
HEARTBREAKING LOSS TO MOTIVATE UPANDCOMING LIGGETT FOOTBAL
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTES — Hold your head up, Knights. It’s been an incredible journey.
As Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett head coach Andre Rison spoke to his team after a heartbreaking 23-21 loss to Leslie in the Division 7 district championship game Nov. 9 at Liggett High School, the message wasn’t about miscues or things that needed to be improved.
“They’re champions in our eyes — to all our coaches,” Rison said he told his team following the loss. “They’re champions.”
Hosting Leslie High School (10-1) for a shot at a district title, the Knights (7-4) fell short after fighting back from an early 14-0 deficit.
Liggett junior quarterback Nikkos Davis, who was as consistent as it gets all year, hit senior running back Gary Stacy in the flat while Stacy did the rest, stiff-arming a Leslie defender and scampering for a 31-yard touchdown to cut it to 14-7 early in the second quarter.
A fumble recovery by junior Liam Kurtz set up shop for the Knights offense again as Davis hit senior wideout Santino Cicarella for a 45-
yard touchdown connection on a deep post as Cicarella outran the Leslie secondary, giving Liggett a 15-14 lead just before halftime.
A Leslie field goal and touchdown run would leave Liggett just over three minutes on the clock to answer, and senior Marvin Hartfield was ready to do just that.
Hartfield corralled the kickoff and jetted down the field to the Leslie 35, and he’d take it himself a couple of plays later, as Davis would connect with Hartfield for a 24-yard touchdown to pull within two. The Liggett offense was unsuccessful on the two-point try, but hoped for a defensive stop with one timeout and 2:35 to play.
Leslie would ice the game with a few rushing plays, converting the first down and becoming district champions.
Davis played his heart out, throwing for 282 yards and three touchdowns while leading the defense in total tackles with 14. Freshman phenom Julius Barnett led all receivers with 12 catches for 125 yards and had an interception. Stacy also tallied an interception in the loss.
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RECAP OF MAC HOCKEY MEDIA DAY
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — As L’Anse Creuse Unified head coach Jon Nader said before the night began, the Macomb Area Conference was “flying by the seat of our pants” as nine teams gathered for the inaugural media day event.
Media days have been extinct for several years in the MAC across all sports, so it was a refreshing, exciting, and also anxious moment for MAC hockey as L’Anse Creuse Unified played host for the first-ever MAC hockey media day Nov. 4 at Macomb L’Anse Creuse North High School.
Coaches exchanged pleasantries and various team members from opposing schools conversed, ending in laughter and a sudden urge to step on the ice and show who the better team was this season.
But most importantly, it was a stepping stone in efforts for MAC hockey to grow its popularity and recognition in the path towards what other conferences have built on the hockey scene — such as the Oakland Activities Association and Kensington Lakes Activities Association.
Maybe it will set the tone for other MAC sports to bring back media days of their own, but for now, all the attention was set on the hockey scene and what each team is going to bring to the table this year.
Below is a summary of the local teams in the 2024-2025 MAC hockey field.
Utica-Fraser Unified (Co-op of Utica, Utica Ford, Sterling Heights
Stevenson and Fraser)
League: Macomb Area Conference Red
Last season’s record: 11-14
What a year this could be for Utica-Fraser Unified.
Holding only 16 players on the roster last season, and at some points just 10 skaters during games, Utica-Fraser Unified’s roster has retooled from 16 to
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Grosse Pointe North stands together at the Macomb Area Conference hockey media night Nov. 4 at Macomb L’Anse Creuse North High School.
LEFT: Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett junior quarterback Nikkos Davis fires a pass on the run.
ABOVE: Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett head coach Andre Rison coaches his team.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Football
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It’s difficult to think about the season as a whole when you’ve just faced a crushing defeat, but there’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to Knights football.
Posting its third-straight playoff appearance and seven-win season, first-year head coach Andre Rison, who served as the offensive coordinator last season, said he was proud of his guys for what they accomplished.
“It was awesome,” Rison said. “It didn’t end the way we wanted in that fashion, but as a whole we couldn’t have asked more from a team that was preseason picked to finish last.”
It starts with the seniors, and Liggett had plenty of difference makers in the 2025 class, and some who have been around the past three seasons as Liggett had its best regular season record since 2016.
With a senior group like Stacy, Cicarella, Hartfield, Andrew Johnson, Eddie Narva, Austin Allaer, Ari Medvinsky, Alexander Gould and Thomas Howlett, Rison said they’re the kind of group that helped build the foundation for what Liggett football will be in the coming years.
ABOVE LEFT: Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett senior Santino Cicarella walks in for a 45-yard touchdown catch from junior quarterback Nikkos Davis. ABOVE RIGHT: Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett junior Liam Kurtz celebrates with his team after recovering a fumble against Leslie High School Nov. 11 at University Liggett High School.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
“They set a new precedent for what we are and who we are, and for what we are to become,” Rison said. “We’re here, I’ll say that.”
28 after Fraser and Sterling Heights Stevenson joined.
More players means more line changes and cool down periods for the team’s skaters, which bodes well for a team that won 11 games last season on the backs of a limited roster.
“I feel like we’re going to be one of the better teams this year with the amount of players we have and the bodies keeping us fresh and energized,” junior goaltender Eli Chodun said.
Chodun is one of the primary returners this year alongside senior forward Niko Lajb (28 goals, 10 assists), sophomore forward Nate Sheridan (14 goals, 14 assists), and senior defenseman Ashtin Fertik (8 goals, 19 assists).
With more firepower and depth, expect Utica-Fraser Unified to showcase improvement, and potentially build towards something special in the coming years.
“Our offense has been really strong for us, and our goaltending has been really good too,” Lajb said. “I think we can beat a lot of people with our offense and goaltending.”
L’Anse Creuse Unified (Co-op of LCN and LC) League: Macomb Area Conference White Last season’s record: 12-14
The father-son trip with the whole team has been a tradition under head coach Jon Nader, which will feature three days and three cities this year with Tawas, Traverse City and Gaylord.
“It’s a lot of bonding time,” junior goaltender Perez Silva said. “Once we’re done with the bus trip we usually stay in rooms with our teammates. It’s just a great bonding experience where we can all get together and just really get close with each other before the season.”
Since L’Anse Creuse Unified was unable to make the trip last season, maybe that’s why a team that had sustained success in both the regular season and playoffs was eliminated in the first round.
But what each player agreed upon was that they’re coming into the season with a “chip on their shoulder,” and the weight of the success will be laid on its senior core consisting of senior forward Aiden Suchocki (14 goals, 13 assists), senior forward Justin Brooks (12 goals, 15 assists), senior forward Vince Pica (16 goals, 10 assists), and senior forward Drew Halaas (12 goals, 10 assists).
Expect junior forward Logan Jarvey (8 goals, 17 assists) and junior goaltender Perez
Silva, who was 3-6 with a .913 save percentage, to also be standout players for L’Anse Creuse Unified as well.
L’Anse Creuse Unified’s season took a massive hit at the end of the year when it faced a 2-8 stretch, including seven-straight losses.
“We kind of switched up the lines a little bit and tried new things, and it just didn’t work out,” Jarvey said. “We were somewhat of a younger team. This year will be much better.”
With a motivated, veteran group, expect L’Anse Creuse Unified to significantly improve this year and return to its winning ways.
St.
Clair Shores Unified (Co-op of Lake Shore and Lakeview) League: Macomb Area Conference White Last season’s record: 13-10-1
St. Clair Shores Unified’s season could’ve taken a different road then it ended up on, and there’s something to be said for that type of turnaround.
An 11-0-1 run in the middle of the season flipped the script on a 2-6 start, which completely changed the mentality of the squad.
“During that last stretch we had last season, we really came together as a team and developed our identity and where we wanted to be as a team,” senior forward Brennen Lenk said. “Practices became more competitive and everything just started to mesh more, and it really showed on the ice.”
There’s also something to be said for how the playoffs turned out for SCS Unified, which was a disappointment.
The Lakers captured the attention of local fans two seasons ago as they made a run to the regional finals, beating both Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South to have a shot at Warren De La Salle.
Going into the playoffs last year, junior forward Gavin Mckee said the team may have gotten a little too excited.
“I think we were thinking more of (Warren) De La Salle than Port Huron Northern, and I think we just got there and we were flat,” Mckee said. “Ever since then, and I remember that last shift against Port Huron Northern because I gave it my all, so I’ve just been continuing that and trying to be my best.”
Lenk (15 goals, 22 assists) and Mckee (16 goals, 20 assists) headline the returning group alongside senior forward Vaughn Zmijewski (14 goals, 20 assists), junior forward Caden Gersch (15 goals, 16 assists), and junior goaltender Will Young, an allstate honorable mention.
The Lakers have all the talent to make it back to the regional finals, and it will rely
on their scorers and up-tempo play to take them there.
“We have a pretty high-flying offense,” Lenk said. “We have a lot of playmakers on our team and a lot of kids who can finish and skate. We play well as a unit and pass the puck well with the way we zip it around. We just play with a lot of energy.”
Grosse Pointe North League: Macomb Area Conference Blue
Last season’s record: 1-22
It will be an uphill battle for a Norsemen team graduating its top-three point scorers, but senior captain Tim Klatt will be a key veteran hoping to lead the squad to an improving season.
Sophomore goaltender Ben Bugeja, who faced nearly 900 shots in his first varsity season, will also return in net for North. For our full preview, go to candgnews. com.
The camaraderie and brotherhood of MAC hockey showed itself at the Macomb Area Conference hockey media night Nov. 4 at Macomb L’Anse Creuse North High School. Photo by Erin Sanchez
participating sponsors will be in costume and decorate floats with a bit of a Whoville theme! We are thrilled with the enthusiasm of … everyone involved and can’t wait for it to come together on November 29.”
Along the same lines, visitors can look for Grinch décor throughout the community as part of a Grinch decorating contest, organized by the GPCC.
“Because we don’t want the holiday spirit to stop with the parade, a scavenger hunt is added for sponsors and additional businesses and organizations to get involved in the fun,” Turnbull said. “This year’s Grinch Decorating Contest will allow businesses and individuals to jazz up their own Grinch at their business! We have a few variations, but participants will have plush Grinch features or some silly graphics with lights to show a little chaos in business windows! We will have a list and map for spectators to enjoy that will kick off on Parade Day. The purpose of this isn’t for a vote and we don’t have a vote involved, but this was set up to encourage foot traffic during the holiday season and bring awareness to the great businesses we have in the Pointes! People are
encouraged to post photos on social media when they’re shopping local and can tag the Chamber at @gp_chamber on Instagram or Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.”
Turnbull said parade spectators can watch for “some record-breaking floats in the size department” that are being borrowed from The Parade Company, along with new entertainment and favorite parade staples. Marching bands and community groups are among the many participants who make each parade memorable.
“The Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade is a beloved community event that brings joy and excitement to people of all ages,”
GPCC President Jenny Boettcher said in an email interview. “It’s a time where families gather together, bundled up in their warmest winter gear, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa and his festive entourage. The vibrant floats, marching bands, and cheerful performers create a magical atmosphere that fills the streets with wonder and anticipation. The Santa Claus Parade truly embodies the magic and charm of Christmas, uniting friends, and neighbors in a heartwarming display of festive cheer. With Santa leading the way, this holiday season is sure to sparkle brighter than ever before!”
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Director Cindy Willcock said they’ll be rolling out the Little Village — which features activities and programs for families — on parade day. She said they hope people stay after the parade to enjoy additional festivities and get started on holiday shopping, noting that Black Friday — which coincides with parade day — is “the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season.”
Small Business Saturday, which takes place Nov. 30, will feature lots of specials and promotions from the many independent businesses in the community.
“We’re encouraging people to shop local,” Willcock said. “You can pretty much get everything you need.”
Plans for the parade’s milestone anniversary in 2025 were in the works at press time.
“The Chamber is already working with Santa to make sure the 50th Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade is even more magical and unforgettable!” Boettcher said. “From coordinating Santa’s grand entrance to planning special appearances along the route, every detail is being carefully designed to ensure that next year’s 50th Santa Claus Parade will be the most spectacular yet.”
The parade will be preceded by the Grosse Pointe Lions Club’s 27th annual Jingle Bell Family Fun 2.2 mile Walk/
Run, which will start at 9 a.m. on the parade route. Registration and packet pickup will start at 8:15 that morning. For more information or to register for the run/walk, visit the Grosse Pointe Lions Club Facebook page.
For more information about the parade, contact the GPCC at (313) 881-4722 or visit grossepointechamber.com.
Local holiday tour up for national recognition
Flag retirement ceremony held
FUNDRAISING TALK PLANNED
Members of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, along with Boy Scout Troop 96, Children of the American Revolution and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 57, respectfully disposed of old and worn American flags during a flag retirement ceremony Oct. 7 at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms. According to a spokesperson for the event, the service “recognizes the history and sacrifices of the flag and freedom it represents.”
The Grosse Pointe Artists Association’s only fundraiser, the “Your Old Mansion” lecture series, will kick off with a talk Dec. 8 featuring retired Detroit Free Press reporter John Gallagher discussing his memoir, “Rust Belt Reporter.” This event will take place at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. To reserve tickets or for more information, click on the Events tab on the GPAA website, grossepointeartcenter.org.
NARCAN TRAINING TO BE OFFERED
Learn how to use Narcan — the medication used to reverse opioid drug overdoses — during a free training session organized by the Family Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Whiskey Six, 646 St. Clair Ave. in The Village. Complimentary pizza will be served and drinks will be available to purchase. All attendees will receive a free container of Narcan. Registration is required and can be made by sending an email to maryjo@familycenterhelps.org.
The holiday tours at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores have been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Holiday Historic Home Tour. Between now and 11:59 a.m. Dec. 2, people can vote daily for their favorite attraction. The top 10 will be announced at noon Dec. 6. To cast a vote, visit 10best. usatoday.com/awards/travel/bestholiday-historic-home-tour-2024/ ford-house-grosse-pointe-shoresmichigan.
TREE LIGHTING PLANNED
Grosse Pointe City’s Parks and Recreation Department and the nonprofit City of Grosse Pointe Foundation will launch the holiday season with a tree lighting open to the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 22 in The Village, around the city’s Christmas tree at St. Clair and Kercheval avenues. The Grosse Pointe Boat Club will serve hot chocolate, and the Grosse Pointe South Choir will entertain the crowd with carols. Visitors will have a chance to make s’mores and meet characters from the North Pole. This event is free.
Make holidays happy for seniors
The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, is seeking new, unwrapped gifts for homebound seniors for its annual Holiday Giving Tree. Gifts such as gloves, towels, socks and stamps are among the items being sought. Between now and Dec. 5, people can stop by The Helm between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to select a tag from the tree, or go online to select a tag. Cash and gift cards of at least $20 (for stores such as Kroger, Walmart and Meijer) are welcome as well.
LOCAL WOMAN HONORED
“For well over 10 years The Helm has provided needed items for homebound seniors in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods at the holidays,” said Helm Director of Volunteer Services Heidi Uhlig-Johnstone in a press release. “The seniors are truly grateful for the gifts and those who donate enjoy the experience just as much.”
Volunteers are also needed to wrap gifts Dec. 11; gifts will be delivered Dec. 11 to 20. To volunteer or for more information, visit HelmLife.org or contact Uhlig-Johnstone at (313) 649-2107.
Mary Naber, of Grosse Pointe Park, the president and CEO of PACE Southeast Michigan, was named a 2024 Notable Leader in Health Care by Crain’s Detroit Business. The honor recognizes Michigan health care professionals who have improved or expanded their field.
“We’re successful in providing quality care to seniors because of Mary’s unwavering commitment to her employees and the wellbeing of our community’s older adults,” Laurie Arora, vice president of Public Affairs, Philanthropy and Organizational Development for PACE Southeast Michigan, said in a press release.
Photo by John Martin for the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS
BUILDING UP WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.
According to the National Policing Institute, the number of women police officers has greatly increased since 1974, when there were only about 1,000 women police officers working in the United States. Now, it is estimated that there are about 96,000 women police officers. While the number has gone up significantly, only about 12% of police officers are women.
Local women recently shared their experiences and advice with C & G Newspapers on pursuing a career as a police officer.
Teresa Young is the executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department. She started her career as a 911 dispatcher in West Bloomfield and began rising in the ranks once she joined the Southfield Police Department in 2009.
While Young was in each position, she maximized her impact by taking on different roles and responsibilities throughout the department. For example, after she became a sworn officer in December 2009, she took
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RIGHT: Detective L. McDonald has been with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division since 2011. BELOW: Teresa Young, executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department, said women in law enforcement have a “unique set of challenges” that men usually do not face.
IRIS decks the halls with fashionable fi nds for women
From plush, cozy sweaters to sparkly tops to luxe velvet, IRIS has everything the modern woman needs for a stylish holiday season, whether she’s going to a casual gathering or a dressier event.
Owner Jenny Buda started IRIS almost three years ago to give women a boutique shopping experience with exceptional, personalized service and a carefully curated collection of quality brands that will make the wearer look and feel fabulous.
“Even though you’re going to find some fashion-forward things here, the wardrobing basics are here, too — with the fun on top,” Buda said. Complete your look with accessories like unique jewelry and handbags that make a statement with beading or chain handles.
“We have a great variety of brands and variety of sizing,” Buda said. “There’s also a whimsical side to the store.”
The store is named for businesswoman, interior designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel, who retained her remarkable personal style until her death earlier this year at the age of 102.
IRIS is great for gifts, too, with quirky home décor pieces, scented candles and other items sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face.
Watch for specials and promotions on Pink Friday, Nov. 22 — a week before
Black Friday — as well as Black Friday, Nov. 29, and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. Buda said she tries to accommodate shoppers who need to come in later than her standard hours, if she can; shoppers should call to set up an appointment for that.
“I try to make it comfortable for everybody,” said Buda, who often serves refreshments as customers browse. Thanks to Ahee Jewelers, metered parking in Grosse Pointe Woods is free during the holidays.
IRIS is located at 19794 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with holiday hours to be announced soon. For more information, visit www. irisgrossepointe.com or the store’s Instagram page at Iris_GrossePointe, or call (313) 821-4494.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
and unique shopping for an inspired holiday season
“The little shop in the Park” Duffey&Co- inspired goods, established in 2015 is celebrating 9 years of providing beautiful, unique and seasonal gifts and services for your inspired lifestyle. “Duffey’s is a MUST stop for our family Christmas shopping!”, customers tell us.
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When you step into Duffey&Co, you’ll be surrounded with a plethora of curated goods from scented soy and beeswax candles, yummy provisionals, paper goods and greeting cards, seasonal home decor and gifts, to organic soaps and body products, crystals, incense, and books to that perfect soft cozy throw blanket and so much more! Each season carries in new items for the home, soul and body. Customers shop here for gifts that they want to be thoughtful and intentional.
“Our hours are in flow with the revitalized energy of Grosse Point Park! If you’re coming for a fabulous Happy Hour or dining experience, we boast our 8pm evening hours on Thursday and Friday for more strolling pleasure on our beautiful avenue.” Proprietor Anne Duffey-Leo said. “We so love our customers and we love creating a space that all are welcome to enjoy and experience and can find that something that inspires them no matter their budget. My family (husband John Leo of 29 years, and 3 children John 27, Audrey 24, and Julian 19) moved to Grosse Pointe in 2011. We have absolutely loved being a part of this wonderful community. The journey of Duffey&Co is my art that I have enjoyed creating and offering to the metro Detroit area.”
Duffey&Co-inspired goods in addition to shopping, hosts various events such as monthly psychic and crystal readings(by appointment only) and private shopping for small parties and gift basket giving is available. The shop also provides shipping (US only), curbside pickup and free delivery within the Grosse Pointe communities. For more information on product or services give the shop a call at 313-469-7050. Come shop and be inspired this holiday season at Duffey&Co!
Making the most of your ‘Time Together’
As a social worker, Sherry Scott helps individuals and families in need of adult day care services lead better lives.
In that role, Ms. Scott is also the owner of Time Together Adult Day Center in St. Clair Shores, which should come as to no surprise given her history as a successful entrepreneur.
Ms. Scott earned her master’s degree in social work in 2013 at Wayne State University, not long after she began completing tax returns for clients around Michigan. Ms. Scott didn’t have an accounting background but once she became comfortable with completing her own tax return, she became a certi ed tax preparer. This talent has not only helped Ms. Scott to build a nancially stable company at Time Together, but it has allowed her to complete tax returns from clients across the U.S. each year.
“The rst time I nished my own tax return, I submitted them, and I was never audited,” Ms. Scott said with a laugh. “I gured I was on to something.”
The adult day care CEO and licensed master social worker typically has more than 50 clients daily at Time Together. That success is no accident.
Sherry Scott LMSW Owner/CEO
She previously worked for several years at All WellBeing Services in Detroit, where she currently serves as a board member. She oversaw outpatient mental health and adult day care programs, before deciding to go on her own.
Time Together Adult Day Center opened in 2020, offering a full range of client programs from stretching and meditation to yoga. All clients who attend receive a hot breakfast, a hot lunch, and a nutritious snack provided by an in-house chef and various community businesses that donate food items. Clients can be anywhere from 19 to 97 years old, although the center caters to older adults and veterans with mental health challenges.
“The difference I wanted to (focus on) with my business was to help people deal with depression and mental illness,” Ms. Scott said. “After COVID, this became an
even bigger issue. We saw suicide and alcoholism rates rise.”
That’s why Ms. Scott built Time Together as an option that offers social and therapeutical approaches for clients at the facility.
“We work on individual therapies, which is important because many older adults remain depressed,” Ms. Scott expressed.
• Telehealth Individual Therapy • Social Skill building • Daily Life Skills • Individual/Group Therapy • Substances Abuse groups • Community Integration Outings
Recreational Activities
Mental Health Awareness Groups
Medication Management/ Monitoring
Respite Care
As the owner of two businesses, Ms. Scott has come to appreciate the skills she honed over more than a decade of working in the retail sector. That experience in the late 1990’s helped her become more of an approachable “people person.”
“People who have been in sales can succeed at anything in business,” Ms. Scott said. “You can be good with nancial numbers, but if you’re approachable and a people person that will help you succeed in many areas of your life.”
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the time to learn as much as she could. She worked the midnight shift and became an honor guard member, field training officer and evidence technician.
“I made it a point to diversify my career as much as I could so I could keep taking that next step. I’m always looking for what my next step is going to be,” Young said.
When Young was starting out, she said it took a long time to earn trust as a female officer.
“I think there was a perceived vulnerability that not just my coworkers, but even suspects out on the road underestimated me or targeted me just because I was a female. They thought that maybe I was weaker or easier to manipulate,” Young said.
Young said that being a woman in law enforcement, especially early on in a career, it can feel like “having a bad day” was not an option because it feels like everyone is looking at you.
“There are times where I came in with a chip on my shoulder, you know, I wanted to prove to everybody that I belonged here, and that I was going to go far in my career, and that no matter what was thrown at me, I was
going to overcome it,” Young said.
Young urges women who are new to law enforcement to find a mentor. She adds that it is important for female officers to remember who they wanted to be in the field in the first place.
“You are going to have a unique set of challenges that your male counterparts don’t have to deal with. You’re going to be judged
a little harder, you’re going to be maybe criticized a little harsher,” Young said. “I think it’s all about not losing sight of who you are.”
Detective L. McDonald is with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division.
McDonald started at the Farmington Hills Police Department in November 2011 as a police service aide, which is a civilian position with the department. After graduating from the Oakland Police Academy in December 2012, she applied for a police position at the department. She completed several months of training and about nine years of working road patrol before moving to her current position.
When she first started working in law enforcement, she said there were not nearly as many female officers at the department as there are today. The Farmington Hills Police Department currently has 16 female sworn officers.
They also have a program to recruit women police officers. “Blue, Red & You” is a workshop for women who are interested in becoming a first responder. This program was developed in 2022 in efforts to recruit more women for careers at the Farmington Hills Police and Fire departments.
“I wanted to succeed and do well so that I could show the other female officers
here, ‘Look what you can accomplish,’ and just kind of be a mentor to the female officers that are coming in, just like I had mentors when I was coming in,” McDonald said.
Capt. Jennifer Miles is the commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. She started at the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 and has held several positions in her 25 years of service.
One of her many duties, which she began in 2009 and still does today, is a women’s self-defense program for civilian women throughout the county.
Miles is currently at the FBI National Academy to bring back skills in leadership, mindfulness and resilience to her agency.
“I think that we as women think and feel like every day you have to prove yourself that you belong there, and so every day is 100%. You don’t get to have a bad day,” Miles said.
Miles encourages anyone interested in law enforcement to come apply to make a difference in their community.
“We are the heart and soul of protection and making sure that everybody goes home to their family. So if there are things that are perceived injustices or just straight up injustices, come help us, from the inside, solve that,” Miles said.
Photo provided by Jennifer Miles
Capt. Jennifer Miles, commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, has been at the Sheriff’s Office for 25 years.
Shores floats concept for new pool at Osius Park
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — For the first time in the lives of many Grosse Pointe Shores residents, the city is planning on building a new pool at Osius Park.
At more than 60 years old, the current pool is in need of replacement. While final costs for a new one aren’t yet known, city officials have started looking at possible plans and designs.
“As you know, we’ve been working on a proposed replacement of the pool and (renovation of the adjacent bathhouse) building,” City Manager Stephen Poloni told the Shores City Council at a meeting Sept. 17, noting that the city has been working with Partners in Architecture to draw up concepts. “This is stage one (in the process).”
“It’s exciting to see this project starting to advance and come to fruition,” City Councilwoman Sandra Cavataio said.
This proposal, prepared by Baruzzini Aquatics, calls for a slightly larger pool.
“I just want to tell you how excited all the parents of young children are with this (proposed new) pool,” said Shores resident Colleen Beland, volunteer manager with the city’s swim team, the Sharks. “We would love eight lanes, not six. Please don’t make the (new) pool smaller.”
Most of the other parks in the area have
seven to 10 lanes, Park Director Jen Serra said.
“We run with six lanes now, and it’s not ideal,” Serra said.
The existing pool is about 7,000 square feet. A proposed eight-lane pool would be about 8,000 square feet, Baruzzini architect Nick Palizzi said.
“The goal is to make the pool the right size for you,” Palizzi told city officials.
Palizzi said they’re looking at a “zerodepth entry” kiddie pool, which would make it more accessible for grandparents going into the pool with their grandchildren.
One of the features they’re suggesting for the main pool is a current river, which Palizzi said is popular with older people as well as children.
One casualty of the plan would be the splash pad.
“The complaint we have currently about the splash pad is the water is too cold,” Mayor Ted Kedzierski said of the attraction, which doesn’t have heated water.
Pool professionals say kids age out of splash pads and they aren’t as popular as they once were.
Through multiple on-site meetings with staff, Partners in Architecture Project Manager Lauren Lee said they looked at the existing bathhouse building and its limitations, which they hope to address. While
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CRIME WATCH
Package thief poses as food delivery person
WOODS — An unknown suspect posing as a DoorDash delivery person is said to have stolen a package whose contents were worth $300 from the front porch of a home in the 100 block of Brys Drive at around 1:05 p.m. Oct. 29.
The victim told police that the package was delivered by FedEx at 11:14 a.m. According to a police report, surveillance footage shows the suspect approach the porch at 1:05 p.m. carrying a DoorDash bag. The suspect then puts the package inside the bag and leaves. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male who was wearing a black baseball hat, blue shirt and black pants. Police said the suspect was driving an older-model, white Toyota Corolla. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
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involved in vehicle theft
WOODS — A group of five unknown suspects is said to have been captured on surveillance footage stealing a Dodge Charger from the 2100 block of Anita Avenue at around 7:39 a.m. Nov. 4. The victim told police her purse and keys, as well as her boyfriend’s wallet, had been left inside the unlocked vehicle, which was parked on the street at around midnight Nov. 4.
A police report states that the suspects approached a van in the driveway and apparently found the keys for the Charger in the van, because they rummaged through the van and left in the Charger shortly thereaf-
ter. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
Running vehicle stolen
PARK — A 2024 Dodge Durango was stolen from the area of Kercheval Avenue and Devonshire Road at around 8 p.m. Oct. 31 after the victim left the vehicle unoccupied and running to tend to some trick-ortreaters. Police said they tracked the missing vehicle to a garage at an abandoned home in Detroit. While police recovered the vehicle, a report states that two handguns that were inside the vehicle remain missing. Anyone with more information can call (313) 8227400.
Another Charger stolen
WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a Dodge Charger from the 1800 block of Lennon Street, according to a police report filed Nov. 4. Police said the vehicle was in the driveway at the time. They said they found no broken glass at the scene. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
Gun stolen from vehicle
WOODS — Police are reminding residents to never leave firearms in their vehicles after an unknown suspect is said in a report to have stolen a pistol from the center console of an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the 1200 block of South Oxford Road at around 2:40 a.m. Oct. 31. A police report states that the suspect was scared off by another resident in the 1300 block of South Oxford Road, where the suspect had reportedly entered a different vehicle. Besides a gun, the suspect is said to have taken cash and credit
cards from the vehicle in the 1200 block of South Oxford. The suspect is said to have fled the area in a dark-colored SUV. Anyone with more information can call (313) 3432400.
Cash, handgun stolen
FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have entered a silver GMC Sierra while it was parked in the first block of Edgemere Road and stolen about $500 from a wallet and a SIG Sauer P320 handgun valued at $500 from the vehicle between the night of Oct. 22 and 7:15 a.m. Oct. 23. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.
Suspicious seasoning reported
CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have thrown two small jars of spices through the window of a home in the 800 block of Notre Dame Street sometime between the hours of noon Nov. 5 and 9:45 a.m. Nov. 6. A police report states that a neighbor is suspected in the incident.
Vehicle theft attempted
WOODS — A witness apparently scared off a would-be vehicle thief during an incident in the 19000 block of Linville Street at around 3:30 a.m. Nov. 5. According to a police report, the victim was notified by his outdoor surveillance camera system that someone was approaching his home, at which point he contacted the Public Safety Department.
The victim’s girlfriend went outside to yell at a suspect, who was described as wearing all dark clothing. The suspect, who was trying to steal the victim’s Dodge Durango, is said in the report to have run back to an awaiting Dodge Charger when the victim
walked out of his house armed with a handgun. The victim told police the Charger headed south on Linville. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.
Suspects sought in dine-and-dash incident
FARMS — Three unknown male suspects are said to have run up a tab of $347.68 at a restaurant on the Hill in the 100 block of Kercheval Avenue at around 8:46 p.m. Nov. 5 before departing without paying their bill. The suspects are described in a police report as a thin Black male who stood about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed roughly 180 pounds, a Black male of medium build with short, braided hair who stood about 6 feet tall and weighed an estimated 200 pounds, and a heavy Black male with long dreadlocks and a mustache who stood about 6 feet tall and weighed roughly 220 pounds. The suspects fled the scene in a black Ford Edge and a white Chevy Silverado U-Haul pickup truck. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.
Items stolen from vehicle
FARMS — A 29-year-old Detroit man filed a report with police Nov. 4 after he said $5 and a phone charger were stolen from the inside of his vehicle — a blue Ford Ranger — while it was being repaired at an automotive business in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue. The victim told police he dropped off his vehicle Oct. 31, and when he returned to pick it up Nov. 4, he found items strewn around the interior and the cash and phone charger were missing. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.
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actors will touch your heart in a way you wouldn’t expect.”
Bill McCarthy, of Grosse Pointe Farms, plays Frank and Sal Rubino, of St. Clair Shores, plays Nunzio, the two grandfathers. McCarthy will mark his 50th anniversary with GPT in June 2025; he said his first show with them was “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
“For me, it’s really great to be back on the main stage,” said McCarthy, noting that there aren’t a lot of roles for seniors in most shows.
Rubino, who is of Italian descent, could connect with the characters on a personal level, but he said that while there are some specific cultural aspects to the story, it’s also a tale that people of all ethnicities can appreciate.
“Even though it’s about an Italian family, it’s universal,” Rubino said. “It’s about family. It’s about food and how food unites people.”
Director Laura Ver Beek, of Grosse Pointe Park, agreed.
“What drew me was the witty, fun na-
ture of it,” Ver Beek said. “I really appreciate that element of it. It also has moments of pathos.”
McCarthy concurred.
“If we perform it correctly, you’ll laugh and you’ll cry,” McCarthy said.
Other actors in the cast include Robby Mullinger as Nick Cristano, Eileen S. White as Aida Gianelli, Kate Sweeney as Emma Cristano and Bronwen Mischel as Caitlin O’Hare.
This is the first time GPT has staged a show at South.
“It is a charming auditorium but the stage is smaller than what we typically perform on for a Mainstage production,” Ver Beek said in a press release. “It suits this show because there is just one set that doesn’t change. One of the challenges is that we couldn’t fit a side porch, which is called for in the script. Instead, we have created an outdoor space where private conversations happen, simply with lighting. Another challenge is blocking, which is the movement of the actors on stage. Six actors on stage at the same time in a small space is very tricky!”
GPT first performed “Over the River” in 2004. The show is set in the 1980s, so audiences can expect references to technology from that era.
“It’s a really fun show,” Ver Beek said. “It’s fast-paced and snappy.”
Ver Beek said audiences “will belly laugh” and “be touched” by the story.
“They will be drawn into the family,” Ver Beek said. “It’s a family story that’s older than the hills. It’s about generation gaps and what makes a family a family.”
All families attending the show will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card from Guadino’s, 27929 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores. One winner will be drawn at
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In Memory of Barbara Janet (Otto) Schoeck
Barbara Janet (Otto) Schoeck of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home with her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Vincent Edward Schoeck, on December 17, 2020.
Barbara was born October 1, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Johanna Sophie (Swaiger) Otto and Edward Henry Otto. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1949 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1953 with a degree in chemistry. Barbara began her love of tennis and bridge, started a career as a Medical Technologist, and made life-long friends during these years. In 1954, Barbara married her sweetheart, Vince, and together they raised their family in Detroit, MI, Chicago, Il, and Manitowoc, WI. In 1967, Barbara and Vince moved to Hagerstown.
In 1978, Barbara and Vince co-founded Fil-Tec, Inc., running the company from the basement of their home before moving manufacturing operations to a plant downtown and, eventually, to Cavetown, MD. She managed the fnancial operations until her retirement in 1995. Barbara was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown from 1967 until her passing. Tennis and playing bridge continued to be favorite past-times. Barbara played a mean game of tennis until her early 80’s. As a member of the American Contract Bridge League, she earned Life
Master designation and enjoyed playing in duplicate bridge games throughout the area and social bridge with friends, stopping only in the last few months of her life.
Following retirement, Vince and Barbara traveled throughout the United States and the world, coming home with memorable stories of their adventures on the Orient Express, the Shinkansen, the Concorde, the QE2 and even on camelback. Barbara was an avid reader of fction, history, biographies, and British murder mysteries. Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple was a favorite. She shared her fondness for classic black and white movies with the whole family and especially appreciated Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Barbara Stanwick. Barbara was an animal lover and provided a caring home to many dogs and cats, parakeets, pigeons, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, turtles, and fsh over the years. She enjoyed fowers and working in her garden.
Barbara loved her family, her friends, and her 19-year-old cat, Jack, who died just a few weeks before Barbara.
She is survived by three daughters, Kim Tucker and husband Tom, Kristen Byers and husband Duane and Margaret Murphy and husband Glenn; son Ted Schoeck and wife Teresa; nine grandchildren, Leslie Cumber and husband Jamie, Vince Schoeck and wife Dory, Gretchen
Flandreau and husband Nat, Otto Schoeck, Teddy Schoeck, Jack Byers, Isabelle Byers and fancé Krunal, Sam Murphy, Max Murphy and Brook Tucker; seven great grandchildren, Tristan and Henson Cumber, Zoe, Vincent and Alexander Schoeck, Madi and Charlie Flandreau, and Annabeth Tucker.
She is also survived by her sisters Margaret Campeau of Novi, Michigan, Elaine Tupy and her husband, Richard, of Eatontown, New Jersey, her brother-inlaw Dr. James Schoeck of Orlando, Florida and nieces and nephews Greg Campeau, Gretchen Tupy, Joann Catlett, Matt Tupy, Jim Schoeck, Brian Schoeck and Susie Schoeck Pratt.
A memorial service for Barbara’s life will be held on Thursday, November 7, at 11a.m. at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD, followed by a reception.
In lieu of fowers, please consider donating to the Humane Society, Hospice of Washington County or a favorite charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfery.com/obituaries
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Free off-street holiday weekend parking offered again in Village
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — Supporting local businesses will once again be easier this holiday season, thanks to free parking in certain places in The Village.
As has been the case since 2013, shoppers will be treated to free parking in offstreet Village lots on Saturdays and Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Those dates include Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 14 and 15, and Dec. 21 and 22. In addition, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29 — aka Black Friday — will also have free Village parking. This coincides with the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce’s Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade, which takes place that Friday morning and concludes in The Village.
Main Street Grosse Pointe Executive Director Cindy Willcock said the free parking is offered “as a way to spur people to shop.”
“This is a really good marketing tool,” Willcock said. “It helps create a positive image of The Village.”
It’s a collaboration between the city and the Grosse Pointe Village Downtown Development Association, which is now largely synonymous with Main Street Grosse Pointe. The estimated lost revenue to the
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me,” Paiz said of public service. “I expect to be just as involved (with District 10). Having served on the City Council, it’s always seemed to me that Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes are joined at the hip. We have a lot of shared services and concerns. I feel, for me, (the new district) will be less of a readjustment.”
In her first term in the Michigan House, Paiz was the majority vice chair of the Agriculture Committee and also served on the Local Government and Finance, Higher Education and Natural Resources/ Environment/Tourism/Outdoor Recreation committees. She was also recently appointed to the executive committee of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, one of four representing the Midwest. Paiz said
city’s parking fund is $5,000, with Main Street Grosse Pointe reimbursing the city for half of that, or $2,500, and the city absorbing the remaining half.
The Grosse Pointe City Council unanimously approved the waiver of parking fees for off-street weekend holiday parking at a meeting Oct. 21.
“We love this,” Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak said.
Willcock said the parking fee waiver makes a big difference to the shops and restaurants in The Village. Those businesses, in turn, support the community with everything from jobs to donations of goods and services to local nonprofits.
“The small business impact goes far beyond local businesses,” Willcock said. “If we can even encourage more people to shop local … it has a tremendous impact on the local economy.”
Free weekend parking doesn’t apply to The Village parking structure — although parking in the structure is free on Sundays, and shoppers can get three hours of free structure parking with validation from Trader Joe’s or one hour of free parking with validation from Pet Supplies Plus Mondays through Saturdays. Free parking also doesn’t apply to on-street parking spots.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
environmental issues, such as protecting local waterways, are one of her priorities. She said she’s also always been interested in issues impacting seniors.
Paiz has lived in Harper Woods since 1999.
There were also a couple of uncontested local races. Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen, D-Detroit — who represents the 1st District — was unopposed in his bid for another two-year term. Wayne County Community College Board of Trustees member Roy Edmonds, of Grosse Pointe Park, who represents the 1st District, had no challenger in his bid for a six-year-term on the board. Edmonds was named in 2022 to replace longtime board trustee Mary Ellen Stempfle, of Grosse Pointe City, who stepped down when she and her husband moved out of the community.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
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Incumbent board members Lisa Papas and Ahmed Ismail didn’t seek reelection. Collins is a finance analyst supervisor who was appointed to fill a board vacancy in 2023 and was running this fall for a full term.
The new board members have varied professional backgrounds. Derringer is a program manager, Hull is a high school math and chemistry teacher, Klepp is a partner with IBM Consulting and Worden is an assistant prosecutor for Macomb County.
Worden expressed gratitude to the voters for electing her and her fellow slate members.
“It was a grassroots, people-powered campaign,” Worden said. “I’m glad people who really care about public education will be leading the district.”
Derringer echoed that sentiment, noting that the four candidates benefited from a strong base of community support.
“No. 1, it’s clear engagement and communication is still just as powerful, or more powerful, than raw dollar amounts (in campaigns),” Derringer said.
Klepp thanked the community.
“I’m obviously very happy and gratified by the support from the community,” Klepp said. “I think I found three great running mates. We very obviously and plainly ran as a team.”
While the slate members don’t agree on everything, Klepp said they see “eye to eye on most issues.”
Klepp said their slate ran on a platform of four goals: putting students first, supporting teachers, being transparent and being fiscally responsible.
“We are aligned on those four core values,” Klepp said. “We need to start tackling the core issues of the district.”
Derringer said they want to bring unity to the fractured district.
“We have a lot of work to do to try to protect everybody’s ability to stay engaged in the school district — even the huge chunk of the district that didn’t vote for us,” Derringer said. “We want to make a significant effort to engage everyone. … I think it’s important that this is not just a flip of political (sides).”
While district residents may differ on some matters, Derringer believes there are also many points on which they agree.
“We need to start with common ground and support for our kids and administrators, and find ways to solve problems together,” Derringer said.
Supporters for both slates could be found at polling locations across the district. Campaigning on behalf of Derringer, Hull, Worden and Klepp at Windmill Pointe Park in the Park was Park resident Susan Sutorka.
“I am very passionate about supporting who the teachers support, so that endorsement (from the teachers union) meant a lot,” Sutorka said.
She also expressed concerns about some special needs positions remaining unfilled in the district. District officials have said this is a widespread problem in most school districts due to a lack of qualified professionals to fill some of these positions, but that they have been working hard to address it.
Educators like Katy Forcillo, of Grosse Pointe City, were among the supporters of the winning slate. Forcillo was campaigning for them outside Maire Elementary in Grosse Pointe City, where she once taught.
“I’m a retired teacher,” Forcillo said. “As a teacher, these four folks — all the things they talk about are what’s important for students. It’s all about supporting teachers and students. They understand education.”
Brian Vosburg, of Grosse Pointe Park, a father of three — one of whom is still a Grosse Pointe Public School System student — was likewise campaigning for Derringer, Hull, Klepp and Worden at Maire.
“Board member Worden has proven to me she deserves to be reelected,” Vosburg said. “As a parent, I believe they’re the best candidates for our kids. I want to make sure our school district continues to be student focused.”
Campaigning at The War Memorial in the Farms for Derringer, Hull, Klepp and Worden, Nancy Kammer-Wildern, of Grosse Pointe Park, said this slate cares “about the kids” and doesn’t believe the district needs to retain separate legal counsel for the board.
“It was upsetting for me to see all of those people at North quit their jobs,” Kammer-Wildern said of the departure of North’s four top administrators just before the new school year started this fall.
Maria Simon, of the Farms, who was also campaigning at The War Memorial, said her adult children went through Grosse Pointe schools and she now has grandchil-
dren in the district.
“I think it’s important that we feel comfortable and welcome in our district,” Simon said.
There were also a number of people campaigning on behalf of Collins, Hopper, Fradenburg and Roberts.
“They have the best skill set to lead the Grosse Pointe school system into the future,” said Matt Agnone, of the Farms, who was campaigning for them outside of The War Memorial in the Farms.
Eric Turin, of Grosse Pointe Farms, was campaigning for the Collins, Hopper, Fradenburg and Roberts slate at Windmill Pointe Park.
“I think the entire slate is strong,” Turin said, praising Roberts as “outstanding.”
Roberts — who said he and his wife were drawn to the Pointes by their walkability, good schools and proximity to downtown Detroit when they moved to Michigan five years ago — is a pediatric medical administrator and father with three children in the district. Roberts was campaigning with Turin in the Park.
“With his background, he’s consummately qualified to lead us forward,” Turin said of Roberts.
Besides selecting school board mem-
bers, voters also showed strong support for a GPPSS sinking fund millage, which passed with 65.54% of the vote. The new 10-year, 3-mill sinking fund levy will replace the current five year, 1-mill levy, which expires in December 2024. Sinking funds can only be used for certain types of expenditures, such as facility needs like roofs, boilers and parking lots. Starting next year, sinking funds will also be allowed to cover costs for transportation and technology.
“I am thrilled that the sinking fund millage passed,” Worden said via text message. “GPPSS has 252 million dollars in critical infrastructure needs, and our community showed its commitment to maintaining and updating our beautiful buildings and walkable district.”
A 2022 capital assessment report found that the district needs more than $252 million worth of improvements. The 3-mill levy is expected to generate $11.1 million in its first year.
“We are excited to lead and ready to go to work for our kids,” Worden said by text message. “The amazing support of our community shows that when people come together to put kids first, we all win.”
The new board members, all elected to four-year terms, will take office in January.
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they intend to retain the building, it will be completely renovated and remodeled.
“There are some barrier-free issues” with the current restrooms, Lee said.
Parks and recreation staff want to be able to monitor the pool from their offices, so they’ll need to have windows that look out over the pool, Lee said.
The building would no longer have separate locker rooms, but Lee said there would be lockers. Along the same lines, the communal showers would be replaced by separate, private showers that could be used by men or women, as well as parents with small children.
The proposal calls for stacking the existing building, which Lee said would give the city a two-story building, with pool use the focus of the first floor and community use the focus of the second floor. She said the entire building would end up being roughly 10,000 square feet.
David Gassen, a principal with Partners in Architecture, said a 2005 soil study referenced by his team showed that the site could sustain the weight of the larger building, despite the presence of fill dirt.
Lee said there would be “amazing views” from the second floor, with a 2,236-square-foot community room and balcony overlooking Lake St. Clair. Gassen said it would cost about $160,000 to do a wraparound balcony.
“The intent would be to maximize those views,” Lee said.
The community room, with an occupancy of 100, could be reserved by residents for a bridal or baby shower or other special events. While there wouldn’t be a kitchen to prepare meals from scratch, Lee said there would be a staging room where food could be kept hot or cold. There would be restrooms on the second floor as well, Lee said.
Poloni felt adding a second story to the existing building would be a better option than creating a more sprawling single-story building.
“I’d rather go up than use more park (land),” Poloni said. “We want to use as little park space as possible.”
Lee said they expect it to cost about $1.3 million to prepare the site. The new pool, including a current river, is slated to cost another $3.45 million, she said. With a 10% contingency, Lee said the total cost of the project is projected to cost about $9.95 million. After adding in furniture, fixtures, equipment, security and the like, she said the total is likely to be about $10.925 million.
“We’re trying to optimize the plan as much as we can for the budget,” Lee said.
The nonprofit Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Foundation — which is marking its 40th anniversary this year — plans to raise funds in earnest for the pool project in the coming year, although it wasn’t clear at press time how much money they might be able to contribute. The city is also benefiting from a gift from a former resident. In late 2023, the city learned it had been given a gift of $1,238,111 from the Carole Ann Williams Trust.
Poloni said the only stipulation on the Williams contribution was that it be used toward improvements to the park.
Williams was the only child of Jack G. and Gwen B. Williams, of Grosse Pointe Shores. Jack Williams served as the Shores Village Council president from 1954 to 1964, making him the longest-tenured council president — or, since the Shores became a city, mayor — until Mayor Ted Kedzierski, who has served as the city’s top elected official since 2011.
A graduate of Grosse Pointe University School — now University Liggett School — and Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C., Carole Ann Williams died May 23, 2023, at the age of 84. Her obituary said she worked in the events department for the Hudson’s department store for many years and was a member of the Junior League of Detroit and Sigma Gamma Association, as well as a former member of the Women’s Economic Club of Detroit.
Kedzierski said the pool project is something city officials will continue to delve into as plans firm up.
“The centerpiece, the crown jewel of our city is the park,” Kedzierski said. “We have something special here.”
City Councilman John Dakmak remembers being in the Shores swim program when he was a child, and now his own two children participate in that program.
“To do this is going to take a lot of effort,” Dakmak said. “This is a generational event and this is a legacy for everybody involved. We are going to be extremely costconscious. … I think we’re going to have a wonderful project.”
Baruzzini Aquatics owner Tony Baruzzini said the new pool would have a life expectancy of about 50 to 60 years.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
23A/ GROSSE POINTE TIMES • NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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, (313) 701-4787, ilovekitchenfounda tion@gmail.com, 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
Community STEAM Faire: Watch demonstrations and make own creations using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University Liggett School’s Boll Campus Center, 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, discover. uls.org/steamfaire
NOV. 22
Tree lightings: 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
• Live entertainment, Olympic figure skaters and other performers, lighting attractions, hot cocoa giveaways, Santa visits, food trucks and more, 4-9 p.m., Campus Martius, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, downtownde troit.org/events
NOV. 26
Woods Aglow: Tree lighting, 7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall, 20025 Mack Plaza, gpwmi.us
NOV. 28
America’s Thanksgiving Parade: 8:45 a.m., see dozens of floats, marching bands and more along 3-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue from Kirby to Congress streets in Detroit, also compete in or watch races before including Turkey Trot (10K) and Mashed Potato Mile at 7:30 a.m. and Stuffing Strut (5K) at 8:30 a.m., theparade.org
NOV. 29
How the Grinch Stole the Santa Claus Parade: 10 a.m., Kercheval Avenue from Lewiston Road in Grosse Pointe Farms to Cadieux Road in Grosse Pointe City, grossepointechamber.com/event/49th-annualgrosse-pointe-santa-claus-parade
DEC. 8
Holiday concert: Performance by Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Star, 467
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Fairford Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, gpsymphony.org
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‘Over the River and Through the Woods’: Presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre, 7:30 p.m. WednesdaysThursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 15-24, Grosse Pointe South High School, 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-4004, gpt.org/river
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 3 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Clare
of Montefalco Church, Whittier Road and Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, (313) 580-5965, 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
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays until Dec. 18, free but donations accepted, (833) 262-2200, wellnessprograms@ ageways.org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
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