4/18/24 Grosse Pointe Times

Ford House, Michigan Science Center shine during eclipse event

SHORES — People from across metro Detroit spent an afternoon gazing up in wonder as a near-total solar eclipse took shape in the sky above the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores April 8.

A sold-out crowd of more than 1,000 visitors took part in an eclipse event hosted by the Ford House and the Michigan Science Center, who teamed up to offer an afternoon of interactive, educational fun that attracted a crowd that ranged in age from infants

Retiring Grosse Pointe Shores Assistant City Manager Tom Krolczyk, right, admires a crystal embellished with the city’s emblem that was presented to him during his retirement party March 27 by Mayor Ted Kedzierski, left.

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Some people wear multiple hats at work. Tom Krolczyk wore so many hats during his 25-year career at Grosse Pointe

Shores that he would have needed an entire closet to house them.

Krolczyk — who was named assistant city manager by the Shores City Council in December 2020, after serving as the interim city manager for 15 months —

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Over 1,000 visitors came to the Ford House’s sprawling grounds to experience the eclipse.

Photo by K. Michelle Moran

Plea agreement reached in case of Woods man accused of killing brother

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

DETROIT — A Grosse Pointe Woods man who was accused of fatally shooting his younger brother last year has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Originally charged with open murder and felony firearm, during a final conference hearing April 8 in front of 3rd Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox in

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Grosse Pointe

South High School senior

Dylan DeMarco — as florist

Seymour — rehearses a scene with a rapidly growing Audrey II in South’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

South’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ sows tuneful terror

WOODS — Who knew that potted plants could be so menacing?

An evil plant tricks a nerdy, down-on-his-luck florist into doing its bidding in the dark musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors,” being staged by Grosse Pointe South High School students at 7 p.m. April 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 27, at the Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center at Grosse Pointe North High School in Grosse Pointe Woods. Senior Ashton Fell, of Grosse Pointe Farms, plays the dentist, a cruel and abusive character with a nitrous oxide addiction who the actor said is “a bad person” and “over the top.” Fell has been in South’s last three musicals

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Photo by K. Michelle Moran

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Accompanied by his attorney, Robert Ihrie, Edmond Doheny appears in front of 3rd Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox for a final conference hearing April 8.

Krolczyk

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also simultaneously held the titles of building inspector, election administrator, webmaster/IT specialist and harbormaster. After 25 years of working for the Shores, Krolczyk, 62, of St. Clair Shores, retired March 28.

He was also the Shores photographer, attending and helping out on his own time during evening and weekend city events like Shred Day and the popular Halloween BooFest, Beautification Advisory Committee Chair Helen Bai said. Some of Krolczyk’s photos appeared in the city’s annual calendar.

“From the day he walked in here, he did everything,” Bai said. “Every event the village had, he was there. And he wasn’t getting paid (to be there). He’s just there with the biggest smile, and a joke. I’ve never seen him angry. … I’m his biggest fan, but I’m not — the whole village is.”

Residents, past and present Shores employees, elected officials and others turned out in droves to celebrate Krolczyk during a retirement party March 27 at Shores City Hall, including former Shores City Manager Mark Wollenweber.

“Tom was Mr. Everything for the city,” Wollenweber said. “He certainly filled in for me after I left. He’s going to be missed.”

After Wollenweber retired in October 2019, Krolczyk was named interim city manager, a post he held until current City Manager Stephen Poloni took over in January 2021. To recognize the vital role Krolczyk played in managing the city, he was appointed assistant city manager in December 2020.

“It’s obviously a very bittersweet day in Grosse Pointe Shores, as we’re losing our friend,” Poloni said.

Shores resident, former Village Council member and former risk management adviser Bill O’Keefe presented Krolczyk with a proclamation from state Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores.

“(He’s) just a very dedicated employee that has fulfilled many different roles in government and exceeded everyone’s expectations,” said O’Keefe, noting that it was tough for the city to see Krolczyk leave.

Krolczyk, who grew up in East Detroit — now Eastpointe — came to work for the Shores in November 1999, after he served as the maintenance supervisor for the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club for 17 years and briefly

Tom Krolczyk was joined at his retirement party by his wife, Linda. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Eclipse

to seniors. Each attendee was given a special pair of eclipse glasses to protect their vision as they took in the breathtaking sight.

“We live just down the road,” said Marta Krol, of Grosse Pointe Shores, a Ford House member. “We come here all the time. It’s just a beautiful place.”

Kathie Steenbergh, of Rochester, brought three of her grandchildren — including Paisley Steenbergh, 9, of Rochester, and her cousin, Stokiely Steenbergh, 4, of Chesterfield Township — to the event, during which kids were able to experience science through hands-on experiments and activities. For Stokiely, this was his first eclipse, as the last one that was widely visible in metro Detroit was in 2017 — about three years before he was born. The cousins had already made paper rockets and shields for their protective eclipse viewing glasses and were en route to make a Lego moon base, Paisley said.

“It’s so exciting,” Kathie Steenbergh said of the eclipse event. “And I love the fact that they have all of these activities. It’s going to be spectacular.”

Cassidy Cleland, 14, of Grosse Pointe Farms, said she has loved space since she was a little kid. The aspiring astro-chemist — a field that combines astronomy and chemistry — said she hopes to work for NASA one day, although not as an astronaut.

“I love being able to experience science in person, as it’s happening,” Cleland said. “Getting to see the science in real life rather than on a screen or in a classroom makes me happy.”

Cleland already has the natural curiosity that’s vital for every scientist. Eclipse event attendees got to satisfy their own curiosity about this phenomenon, as Paulette Epstein — Michigan Science Center director of science partnerships and theaters and one of the science center’s staff astronomers — fielded questions from the crowd as the eclipse started shortly before 3 p.m.

While a total eclipse wasn’t visible to

After getting instructions from Michigan Science Center educator Dennis Moylan, sisters Aissata-Lujean Kande, 6, and Emi-Dienaba Kande, 9, of Auburn Hills, put on heavy gloves and try to complete a series of timed fine dexterity tasks, such as opening a pill bottle, to replicate the challenges faced by space-suited astronauts April 8 at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.

metro Detroiters, Epstein said they would be seeing 99.4% coverage of the sun by the moon. As the sunlight gradually dimmed and the sky took on the color of early evening, visitors felt a noticeable drop in temperatures, a result of losing some light and heat from the sun.

“The world is starting to get a little eerie almost,” Epstein said as the moon’s coverage of the sun increased. Besides becoming darker and colder, she said that wildlife like birds became quieter as they headed for their evening nesting spots because they thought night was coming.

While the Michigan Science Center’s building is large, Epstein said they don’t have the space outdoors to hold an event like this.

“We want to thank the Ford House for hosting us today, because this gives us the opportunity to share this (experience) with the community,” Epstein told the crowd.

For science center staff, the eclipse provided a chance to get more people interested in science.

“We woke up today like it’s Christmas,” said Andrea Harp, chief of staff and director of culture and community for the Michigan Science Center. “It’s fantastic.”

Harp said the center recently received a grant from NASA to conduct youth programs. While kids and families make up the bulk of Michigan Science Center visitors, they have exhibitions and activities for people of all ages.

“We make science relatable and enjoyable and inspiring,” Harp said.

This was the first collaboration between the Ford House and the Michigan Science Center, but won’t be the last, as both nonprofits are exploring other ways they can work together in the future.

“For us, the most exciting thing has been the partnership,” Ford House President and CEO Mark J. Heppner said.

Heppner said this venture is in line with one of their strategic initiatives, which was to make more connections with Detroit.

Mother Nature chipped in by providing a warm, mostly sunny day.

“I’m just thrilled it all came together,” Heppner said.

Photo by K. Michelle Moran

CRIME WATCH

Vehicle stolen

WOODS — An unknown person stole a Chrysler 300 from the Ascension St. John Hospital lot — where it was parked near row H — sometime between 2:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. March 27. Police said a review of surveillance footage from the lot showed a stolen Dodge Durango approach the Chrysler 300. The driver of the Durango got out and started the 300. The passenger of the Durango then got out and drove the 300 out of the parking lot. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Vehicle with key taken

PARK — Sometime between the hours of 9 p.m. April 5 and 9:30 a.m. April 6, an unknown person is said to have stolen a black 2023 Ford Explorer from the driveway of a home in the 900 block of Berkshire Road. Police said the key fob was left inside the vehicle. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Attorney accused of embezzlement

FARMS — A 64-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores man who has a legal practice is accused of failing to pay a client his legal settlement in an injury lawsuit.

A 53-year-old Detroit man who sustained serious neck and head injuries while he was a passenger in a vehicle that was in an accident in October 2018 filed the police report April 10. The client told police that the case was finally settled in June 2023 and his attorney had told him that once the checks

cleared from the insurance companies, the client would receive his share of the settlement, which the lawyer had told him would be $240,000.

However, the client said his lawyer didn’t get back to him and didn’t return his calls, and the only person he heard from was a bankruptcy attorney who said he was representing the attorney.

Police said three checks were issued to the lawyer and the client from insurance companies and totaled $240,000; the client said his signature had been forged on these checks and he received no money from the lawyer. The client also filed a complaint against the lawyer with the state’s Attorney Grievance Commission. The case remained under investigation at press time.

Stolen vehicle recovered

WOODS — The Detroit Police Department contacted the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department after police discovered a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that belonged to a Woods resident in Detroit with its ignition punched out. The vehicle also contained more than $1,500 worth of tools, the victim said. The vehicle had been stolen from the 2100 block of Vernier Road between the hours of 9:30 p.m. March 28 and 4:50 a.m. March 29. Detroit police, who made an arrest, recovered the tools along with the vehicle. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Housekeeper accused of fraud

FARMS — A 55-year-old Eastpointe woman is accused of fraud after she allegedly took multiple personal checks from a Grosse Pointe Farms couple and wrote them to herself, enabling her to obtain just over $4,000.

In some cases, the last name of the couple was misspelled in the forged signatures. The couple — who filed a police report April 2 — said the woman has been working as a housekeeper for them for about 10 years. They told police they also recently noticed several pieces of fine jewelry were missing, and about $4,000 in cash had vanished from the home in April 2023.

Police said that while they weren’t able to recover the jewelry, they did learn that a person by a different name but using the same address as the suspect is said to have sold the items to local pawn stores. Police said the suspect eventually admitted to fraudulently writing some of the missing checks to herself, saying that she ran into financial difficulty after her husband died. The suspect also wrote a letter of apology to the victims, according to a police report.

Vehicle stolen

FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 11:18 p.m. April 6 and 9:30 a.m. April 7, an unknown person is said to have stolen a light blue 2023 Dodge Challenger from a garage in the 200 block of Touraine Road. The victim told police that one of his sons had left the garage door open that night. He told police he had the keys to the vehicle and they weren’t left inside it. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Former employee arrested

CITY — A 45-year-old Detroit woman was arrested April 5 after she allegedly stole $227 worth of groceries from The Village Kroger store March 8. The suspect is said in a police report to be a former employee of the store. An investigation remained ongoing at press time.

Suspect arrested for retail fraud

FARMS — An employee of a store in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue reported April 10 that a man had stolen a 24-ounce can of beer and left without paying for it. The worker followed the suspect outside and pursued him as he ran across Mack and then across Moross Road, but eventually the worker gave up the foot pursuit. However, a customer who had seen what was happening noticed that the suspect headed for a nearby bus stop.

Police drove the worker to the bus stop, where he positively identified the man there as the person who had stolen the beer. The suspect was arrested and is facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges, police said.

Vehicle damaged

WOODS — Between the hours of 6:50 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. March 25, an unknown suspect is said to have broken out the rear passenger window on a vehicle while it was parked in the Ascension St. John Hospital parking lot. Nothing was reported missing, but the victim told police her seat was reclined all the way back. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Fleeing and eluding suspect arrested

CITY — Police said they took a 21-year-old Detroit man into custody April 1 after an incident in which they said he fled from a traffic stop with a child in the rear seat at around 8 p.m. March 23.

The suspect was charged through the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office with fleeing and eluding and child abuse, a police report states.

— K. Michelle Moran

Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings

Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise

SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Tanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.

As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only

cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early.

For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive fights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfeld, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents.

“Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difcult

treatments. We can also identify conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfeld clinic called Bionicc Body Screening.

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Woods to hold hazardous waste collection

Grosse Pointe Woods will hold a household hazardous waste collection and shredding event for its residents from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. April 20 at the Department of Public Works, 1200 Parkway Drive — at the northeast corner of Marter Road and Parkway Drive. Attendees should bring a valid park pass or driver’s license to verify residency.

Acceptable materials include aerosol cans, items containing asbestos, expired medications, fluorescent lights, household batteries, mercury, battery acid, fuel oil, gasoline, petroleum solvents, brake and transmission fluids, coolants and radiator flushes, nail polish and remover, pool chemicals, rat poison, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer, furniture and metal polishes, certain small electronics, floor care products, glue, adhesives, wood preservatives, household cleaning products, bleaches, disinfectants, oil-based paints and stains, shellac, varnish, paint thinner or remover, photographic chemicals and resins.

Unacceptable materials include commercially generated waste, compressed gas cylinders (including propane and fire extinguishers), containers larger than 5 gallons, medical waste such as needles, explosives, ammunition, shock-sensitive materials, radioactive materials, smoke alarms and latex paint. Smoke alarm batteries should be removed and taken to the hazardous waste day, but the alarms themselves should be thrown in household trash. Latex paint can be thrown away with regular trash after it has dried out or otherwise solidified.

Complimentary shredding will also be available. Materials must be in paper bags, and only four grocerysized paper bags’ worth of materials per vehicle will be accepted. File folders, staples and rubber bands don’t need to be removed before shredding.

For more information, visit the Public Works page of the city’s website at gpwmi.us.

HELM HAS NEW PEOPLE AT THE HELM

The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms recently announced new board officers who took office Jan. 2 and will serve two-year terms. Cheryl Wesen, of Grosse Pointe Farms, is the new board president. She has been on the board since 2021 and served as the vice president from 2022 to 2023.

Former Helm Board President Prudence Cole-Klimisch, of Grosse Pointe Shores, who has been on The Helm board since 2018, will serve two years as president emeritus.

“We are tremendously excited to have such remarkably talented volunteers willing to donate their time and expertise to The Helm,” Cole-Klimisch said in a press release. “The president and vice president willingly commit a minimum of six years to The Helm Board to ensure continuity of leadership and focus.”

Carol Klenow, of Grosse Pointe Shores, a former school administrator, is the new vice president. She became a Helm board member last year.

Michele Kemler, of Grosse Pointe Farms, who has been on The Helm board since 2018, will remain secretary. She is an estate planning attorney.

Richard Widgren, of St. Clair Shores, a retired chief financial officer, will continue in his role as treasurer. He’s been on the board since 2017.

The Helm provides programs, services and resources to older adults in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.

Program planned for veterans

A free luncheon and seminar on substance abuse and suicide prevention for veterans will take place at 11:30 a.m. April 25 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. It will be led by members of Volunteers of America and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For reservations or more information, visit warmemorial.org.

Education foundation to hold benefit

The nonprofit Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education will host its annual spring benefit at 6 p.m. May 2 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. The event will include cocktails, a sit-down dinner and live auction. For tickets or sponsorship information, visit gpfpe.org or contact Jenna Torrento at torrenj@gpschools.org or (313) 432-3058.

CHURCH TO HOLD RUMMAGE SALE

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4. Items will be half-price on May 4. Visitors will find new and used clothing, household items, décor, books, shoes, toys, jewelry, small appliances and more. Sale proceeds are used to help local and global organizations. For questions, call the church office Tuesdays through Thursdays at (313) 881-6670.

Trees available

Grosse Pointe Farms has secured wholesale prices on a variety of trees and is offering these for purchase to residents of all the Grosse Pointes. Orders and payment must be made by April 25. All trees must be preordered. Trees will be available for pickup from 1 to 4 p.m. May 4 at Pier Park. For an order form or more information, visit grossepointefarms.org.

VISIT FORD HOUSE FOR FREE

The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, is opening its doors — and grounds — for free during Community Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21. Visitors can stroll through the grounds and gardens, enjoy the historic beauty of the house and check out permanent and rotating exhibitions in the Visitor Center. Although there’s no admission fee that day, reservations are encouraged. Visitors should specify whether they want to reserve a house and grounds pass or a grounds pass. To register or for more information, see the Ford House website at fordhouse.org/communityappreciationday.

SPRING CONCERT TO BE PERFORMED

The Grosse Pointe Community Chorus, under the direction of Kayvon Kashani-Gharavi and accompanied by Ron Pietrantoni, will perform “Music of Great Poets” at 3 p.m. April 28 at St. Clare of Montefalco Church at Mack Avenue and Whittier Road in Grosse Pointe Park. Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, Sting, “The Greatest Showman” and “Alice in Wonderland” are among the musical sources. A dessert reception will follow. Tickets cost $25 for adults or $5 for those ages 12 and under. Advance tickets can be purchased from chorus members or Moehring Woods Florists, 20923 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods. For more information, visit grossepointecommunitychorus.org.

Prayer breakfast planned

The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. May 2 at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 788 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores. The keynote speaker will be Connie Ahee, who’ll give the talk “Faith Over Fear.” For tickets or more information, visit grossepointechamber.com.

Smoke alarms available

Grosse Pointe Farms is offering free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on a first-come, firstserved basis. The city acquired 10-year, lithium-ion photoelectric smoke alarms and combination smoke alarms/ carbon monoxide detectors through a state grant. These alarms are available to residents who don’t have one or who have alarms that are more than 10 years old. To schedule an appointment for installation, call the Farms Fire Prevention Bureau at (313) 640-1608.

FLOWER SALE SCHEDULED

The Grosse Pointe Woods Beautification Advisory Commission will hold its 49th annual flower sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 10 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 on the grounds of the Grosse Pointe Woods Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center, 20025 Mack Plaza. Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, patio pots and compost will be available. Preordering started April 12 and the deadline for preorders is April 26. Free curbside pickup for preorders will be available between 3 and 7 p.m. May 9 at the Woods Municipal Center. Free delivery, upon request, is available within the Grosse Pointes for orders of more than $250. To place an order or for more information, visit gpwmi.us.

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and, like the other seniors in the cast, this is his high school stage swan song.

Despite the dark elements of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Fell said it’s “a really funny show.”

“The music is really good and it’s fun to listen to,” Fell said.

The show is directed by South English and drama teacher Daniel DeMarco, with musical direction by Carolyn Gross. DeMarco said audiences not familiar with the show or the movies of the same name should expect the unexpected.

“They’re entering a very strange world, but it’s a lot of fun,” DeMarco said. “There’s comedy, romance, drama, science fiction, great characters, songs you’ll sing when you leave. And it’s a really fun story. It’s a unique experience in musical theater.”

The rock musical — with music by Alan Menken and

lyrics and book by Howard Ashman — encompasses a range of musical styles as well, with everything from doo-wop to island vibes in the songs, DeMarco said.

He said the cast is bringing lots of energy to the production, and even the most seemingly minor characters make a strong impression.

“Everybody is a definitive character in the story,” DeMarco said.

An all-knowing chorus known as the Urchins provide narration. The Urchins are named Chiffon, Ronette and Crystal — a nod to 1960s “girl groups.” Junior Allie Thomas, of Grosse Pointe City, plays Chiffon; sophomore Violet King, of Grosse Pointe Farms, plays Ronette; and freshman Reese Straske, of Grosse Pointe Farms, plays Crystal. The three are also members of South’s choir, and they’re drawing from that experience to sing parts and harmonize with one another.

“It’s a very heavy singing role,” King said.

Thomas said they had to read the sheet music to learn the songs.

“We have a lot of experience singing harmonies,” Thomas said. “We have to use what we know from choir” to play these characters.

They described the Urchins as sassy and spunky.

“It’s fun to bring your own style to the characters but keep them similar,” Straske said.

Like a Greek chorus, the Urchins play a pivotal role in the show for the audience.

“They kind of tell the story. … We’re kind of letting the audience in on what’s happening,” Thomas said.

Like others in the cast, Thomas, Straske and King said the music is stong and the story is compelling.

Because of some of the more mature and eerie themes in “Little Shop of Horrors,” it’s not recommended for young children.

The Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center is at Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. For tickets or more information, visit gpsouthchoir.org.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

Doheny

Detroit, Edmond Doheny agreed to a plea and sentencing agreement for involuntary manslaughter and felony firearm.

Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor James Kehoe read the agreement — based on a Cobbs evaluation — in court: “In exchange for a no-contest plea to a reduced count of homicide-manslaughter involuntary, which is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as count two as charged, weapons felony firearm, which carries a mandatory penalty of two years in the Michigan Department of Corrections, this court agreed to a Cobbs evaluation as follows: The mandatory two years for count two in the Michigan Department of Corrections, which would be served concurrently with three years’ probation for the reduced count one.”

“Mr. Doheny, you should know that your lawyer submitted a very comprehensive Cobbs memorandum to the court, which I did review,” Cox said. “It was very well written. It was very thorough. And it was very helpful in advising the court about many issues in this case.”

A Cobbs evaluation is a Michigan plea bargain in a criminal case that includes participation from the judge.

“The court does accept Mr. Doheny’s plea today, finding that the plea has been made knowingly and voluntarily,” Cox said.

Robert Ihrie, Doheny’s defense attorney, asked the court to lift the 10 p.m. curfew on his client between now and his sentencing, noting that Doheny is a plumber who works for a company that’s short-hand-

ed and routinely gets emergency calls for service late at night. Kehoe said he had no objection to this. Cox said the court would sign an order removing any curfew restrictions from Doheny’s bond conditions.

Doheny, 29, was accused of killing his brother, Dennis Doheny, 19, also of Grosse Pointe Woods, at a home in the 1800 block of Brys Drive at around 12:43 a.m. Oct. 6, 2023, by firing a single shot that hit the younger Doheny in the head. Edmond Doheny has maintained from the beginning that this was an accident, not an intentional shooting.

Reading from a Grosse Pointe Woods police report about the case, Kehoe said in court that police wrote that Edmond Doheny told one officer he was just trying to show his brother the gun. The report also quoted Doheny as having made “random, unsolicited statements about the incident, one of which was, ‘Please forgive me — he was such a good boy.’”

“This just verifies once again that this was an unanticipated, unintended tragic accident,” Ihrie said after the hearing. “Under the circumstances, this is a plea bargain that made both legal and factual sense.”

Ihrie said his client has “100% support” from his family and friends. Doheny’s mother and at least some of his siblings have been at all his court appearances.

Doheny’s punishment will be finalized during a sentencing hearing at 12:30 p.m. June 27 in front of Cox.

“Obviously, he continues to be devastated at the death of his brother, yet understands there is a penalty to pay, which he willingly accepts,” Ihrie said of his client.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

At left, Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor James Kehoe reads from a document as defendant Edmond Doheny, right — with his defense attorney, Robert Ihrie, center — listen during a court appearance April 8 in Detroit.

Shores honors officers who went beyond call of duty in 2023

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores officials are proud of their Public Safety Department, but following the recent presentation of awards for going above and beyond the call of duty in 2023, they’re even prouder.

As the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council, residents and others looked on, Public Safety Director Kenneth Werenski distributed awards to several members of his department during a Feb. 20 council meeting.

“These are just a handful of the significant occurrences that happened in the Public Safety Department,” Werenski said.

Receiving the department’s top award — the 2023 Directors Award — was Zef Bojaj, who has been with the Shores for about 6 1/2 years and was promoted to sergeant last May.

“To earn this award, you do more than one thing,” Werenski said. “Over and over we kept giving (Bojaj) more responsibility … and he kept (taking it on).”

As a sergeant, Bojaj became the assistant instructor coordinator for the Shores’ emergency medical services program. Werenski said one of Bojaj’s “most significant contributions” was orchestrating the first in-house recertification training day, where the department’s paramedics recertified their state paramedic licenses. For the first time, they were able to do it in the Shores instead of having to go to an off-site location.

Photo by K. Michelle Moran

From left, Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Sgt. Zef Bojaj, officers Jeff Roybal and Paul Morang, and Lt. Ron Coste are among the officers honored with awards for outstanding work in 2023.

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In addition, Werenski said Bojaj became the department administrator for the Taser program last year. He received advanced Taser training and is now a certified state Taser instructor; Werenski said Bojaj started a Taser training program for the department and certified fellow officers.

As a member of the Grosse Pointe Crisis Intervention Team, Werenski said Bojaj was requested three times through mutual aid to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis and played a vital part in resolving these situations peacefully.

Receiving a lifesaving award were Lt. Ron Coste and officers Paul Morang and Dan Kolar, who responded to a home on Colonial Road, where they found an unresponsive 86-year-old man in cardiac arrest. The 30 minutes of advanced life support they provided to the man before he was taken to a nearby hospital saved his life.

Officer Jeff Roybal was honored with a certificate of merit for two instances in which, as a member of the Grosse Pointe Crisis Intervention Team, he was able to help residents who were in the midst of mental

health crises.

Werenski also recognized Lt. Tony Spina and Sgt. Jason Cook, who received the prestigious Valor Award in 2023 from the 100 Club of Detroit. While with the Special Response Team — similar to a SWAT team — the officers located an armed murder suspect in a home and used a distraction technique to end a standoff without exchanging gunfire.

“What an outstanding group of award recipients, just making Grosse Pointe Shores such a safe community,” Mayor Ted Kedzierski said. “We don’t have public safety (officers) — we have ambassadors. … We have the best department in the area.”

Other city leaders also praised the award recipients and the other members of the department.

“(That’s a) pretty awesome display of what you’ve got going on there, chief,” City Councilman John Seago told Werenski.

Kedzierski said Shores residents have a special relationship with the Public Safety Department.

“The police here are their friends,” Kedzierski said. “When people see that level of service, they don’t move out.”

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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as everything becomes more expensive,” he said. “In my experience, more people have done better living in their home rather than facilities; just by familiarity and independence.”

Perry said he entered the business by hearing that someone needed help.

“I just set up my own business model for what I would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would want someone honest and compassionate in the house.”

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Krolczyk

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worked for the Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms. He was initially hired as a member of the Shores Department of Public Works but became an administrator in November 2003, where he was an “integral part of the city’s day-to-day operation,” Mayor Ted Kedzierski said.

An emotional Krolczyk fought tears as he thanked attendees for coming.

“It’s a huge loss,” Kedzierski said after the party. “He was so proficient at so many different things.”

Kedzierski added that while he was sad for the city, he was happy for Krolczyk, who’ll be able to “spend more quality time with his family.”

Krolczyk and his wife, Linda — who was at the party — are the parents of three adult children, Justin, Rachel and Jackie.

“It’s been a great 25 years,” Krolczyk said.

He said he’d most miss his co-workers — a sentiment they echoed.

“He was always very supportive and encouraging to me,” Department of Public Works Director Mike Way said. “Just a great guy, great boss, great mentor, great friend.”

Shores Finance Officer/Treasurer Dale Krajniak said he’s glad he had a chance to

work with Krolczyk.

“He’s got the right personality,” Krajniak said. “He’s got the talent. He takes the initiative to go out of his way to help people.”

Unlike most city clerks, Bruce Nichols isn’t a full-time city employee — he’s a volunteer. He acknowledged how invaluable Krolczyk has been to him during his tenure as city clerk.

“I couldn’t have done this job without him,” Nichols said. “He was the most universally useful person I’ve ever met. He can do anything. The guy is a man of a million municipal trades.”

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

An emotional Grosse Pointe Shores Assistant City Manager Tom Krolczyk, center, is thanked for his dedicated service by Mayor Ted Kedzierski, left, and City Manager Stephen Poloni, right.

FRESH OFF REGIONAL TITLE, NORTH SOFTBALL NEEDS TO ‘TAKE A BREATHER’ AMID SLOW START

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

WOODS — There were high expectations for Grosse Pointe North last year given how strong the leadership was with its six seniors, and they delivered down the state tournament stretch.

Bringing home the Norsemen’s first regional title since 1992, the standard was set and the confidence skyrocketed for this year’s squad with one goal in mind.

“They better be looking at it (regionals) as unfinished business, because that’s definitely how their coaches look at it,” North head coach Ron Smith said. “I think they believe they can take it further. We had a tough run. Our schedule in the (Macomb Area Conference) Red is already tough. Everybody knows that it’s one of the toughest leagues in the state, but our nonleague games have been filled with several teams ranked in the top 10s in their respective areas.”

Before even getting into the heart of its MAC Red schedule, North has already been through the ringer with matchups against Lake Orion (D1 Honorable Mention), Walled Lake Northern (D1 No. 9), Warren Regina, and St. Clair.

Currently 1-7 on the year, there’s no need to hit the panic button on the season with a team of this caliber.

“I feel like sometimes we just get in our heads, and we just have to take a breather,” senior captain Addison Molitor said. “For me, I’m like, ‘This is just a game. It’s a sport. I need to stop being so hard on myself.’ I’m not saying we get in our heads too much, but there is a point of like, ‘OK, I need to do better.’ You know, get that motivation in your head. You can’t tell yourself you’re bad, and you can’t tell yourself you’re

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going to miss the next one, because it just carries along.”

Molitor is one of several Norsemen players who witnessed last season’s success and were under the mentorship of the 2023 senior class, and she said the team knows what it takes to get to where it needs to be.

As great of a player as one can be, there’s a mental warfare within the game. There’s a reason why hitless streaks exist and players battle a case of the “yips.”

North returns a slew of starting talent from last season’s team in Molitor, senior captain Natalie Babcock, junior captain Addie Wakefield, junior Charlotte Julien, and junior Isabella Boedeker.

Babcock anchors the North pitching rotation as a four-year varsity player and all-state honorable mention last season, but has some help in the staff after North graduated two aces in Sarah McCloskey and Kaitlyn Barr. Sophomore Katie Stemmler, who was on varsity as a freshman, will be Babcock’s co-pilot in the rotation with Wakefield, junior Cara Swiatkowski, and junior Elliot Jarvi all looking to contribute some innings.

After earning her varsity stripes behind the plate as a sophomore, Boedeker is looking to take a significant stride as a junior catcher.

With only 10 players on the roster, North is leaning on Boedeker to remain healthy and be a mainstay for the pitching staff, and Boedeker said she is up for the challenge.

“For catching, I knew I had to step up this year because I’m an upperclassman now,” Boedeker said. “I’ve learned from the mistakes I made

See SOFTBALL on page 17A

Celebrating 22 Years!

LEFT: Grosse Pointe North sophomore Katie Stemmler pitches during a matchup against St. Clair on April 4 at Grosse Pointe North High School.

ABOVE: The Grosse Pointe North infield gathers at the pitcher’s mound.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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last year. Over the winter, I trained with my travel coach. He knows a lot about catching, and we worked on my throw downs. I feel like this season already, even though we haven’t had a ton of games, my throws have gotten better and more quick.”

Hitting and defense on the other hand has been a work in progress for North, but the lineup has plenty of reasons to be optimistic with junior Cara Kaslatas and sophomore Eva Borowski expected to contribute alongside the Norsemen veterans.

North knows what it can bring to the field with both the glove and the bat, but Julien said it’s just about the team finding it within themselves.

“Really, it’s a big confidence thing for us,” Julien said. “We have a lot of great players on this team and we’re capable of a lot.

We’re just not really believing in ourselves that we can do it yet. Once we get there, that will work itself out.”

The beauty of the struggle is that North still remains unbeaten in league play (1-0) as it works through the early season woes.

With the right pieces in place and a veteran group that’s been successful both in the regular season and the state tournament, the Norsemen veterans expect the team to bounce back as the season continues.

“We have to work hard to get there, but it’s just keeping a good mindset,” Babcock said. “We can beat anyone in any game, but it’s just working hard.”

“I want to bring the confidence,” Wakefield said. “Going into districts, we knew right away that we were going to win districts. We take it one step at a time, but the whole time we’re focusing on that end goal of winning a state championship.”

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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City water main project comes in below estimated cost

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

CITY — After seeing many projects come in well above estimated costs in the last couple of years, Grosse Pointe City got some welcome news when bids for 2024 water main replacement projects came in below what the city’s engineers estimated.

And well below estimate, at that — about $382,000 less, Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak said at a March 18 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting.

The City Council voted unanimously March 18 in favor of a low bid from Plymouthbased Bidigare Contractors Inc. to perform the work for $1,442,527.

“We did have five bids this time, which is great,” Public Service Director Peter Randazzo said.

The project will include the following: Replacing the water main on St. Clair Avenue between Maumee and Jefferson avenues via directional boring; using pipe bursting to install a new water main on Notre Dame Street between Maumee Avenue and St. Paul Street; transferring water service from a 6-inch water main to an existing 12-inch water main on St. Clair Avenue between Maumee Avenue and St. Paul Street using directional boring; and installing new water mains on Stratford Place and Wellington Place and looping both streets together to eliminate existing dead-end mains, which is expected to result in better water flow and firefighting capabilities.

“Water pressure is our biggest concern all the time,” Public Safety Director John Alcorn said. “From a public safety aspect, it’s a big (relief) for us” that this project is happening.

Randazzo said the city’s goal is to get rid of all dead-end water mains south of Jefferson Avenue.

City Manager Joseph Valentine said this project is “part of our ongoing efforts to improve the infrastructure.”

Restoration, concrete removal and replacement are all part of the bid. With a 10% contingency, the total contract is $1,586,779.70. Funds for the project will come from bond proceeds.

The city’s engineering firm is confident that Bidigare can successfully complete this job.

“Bidigare Contractors, Inc. has been in business for nearly 25 years, specializing in underground utility construction and has successfully completed numerous water main installations throughout Southeast Michigan including pipe bursting and water main installation by directional drilling,” wrote Project Engineer R. Ryan Kern, of Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Inc., in a March 15 memo to Randazzo. “AEW has administered projects completed by Bidigare Contractors in the past and have found them to be a very competent contractor and very knowledgeable in this type of work.”

Randazzo said Bidigare has worked for the City in the past.

“I was very impressed with their workmanship and attention to detail,” Randazzo said.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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Nonsurgical spinal decompression now available in the Grosse Pointes

Living with chronic back pain turns everyday activities into monumental tasks for most people — and the search for relief becomes a constant struggle.

Thanks to Grosse Pointe Spine Center, pain relief is in sight for those suffering with conditions such as bulging discs,

arthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and other disorders of the spine.

Dr. Lawrence Mosurak III moved his chiropractic office from Warren to Grosse Pointe Woods in January and is now offering nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy.

“As residents here, we were eager to establish our office and provide care to our neighbors,” he said. “What makes our chiropractic office unique is that we are among a select handful in the state of Michigan providing DRX9000 treatment. We started incorporating it into our practice last year and saw our success rates go through the roof. Chiropractic care typically yields positive outcomes, but

decompression therapy is great. In fact, research linked to the Mayo Clinic, Stanford and Johns Hopkins has shown this method achieves a success rate of 88% to 90% in treating patients. Our goal is to save the disc to the point where spinal surgery is no longer necessary.”

Dr. Mosurak explained that the DRX9000 targets specific problem areas, such as the lower back or neck, by expanding disc space. This expansion creates a vacuum effect, drawing in nutrients, oxygen and water to rejuvenate and stabilize the discs.

brittle. Through decompression, we reintroduce water to rehydrate and make the discs healthy again.”

Dr. Mosurak recalled one patient in his mid-30s who was unable to walk after an accident left him with severe disc herniation: “After a few treatments, he progressed from being carried in to driving himself and sitting comfortably. By the end of our protocol, he showed enough improvement to return to his work in construction.”

“The discs crave water, much like a kitchen sponge,” he added. “If left on the counter too long, the sponge becomes thin and hard. Similarly, discs can become

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APRIL 20

Ceramic open house and sale: Also live demonstrations, snacks and beverages, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Grosse Pointe Ceramic Studio, 1405 Buckingham in Grosse Pointe Park, (313) 929-5034, nickroncone360@ gmail.com

Mini Maestros Family Concert Series: Earth Day Celebration with Joe Reilly and Friends, 10:30 a.m.-noon, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

APRIL 21

Winter Brunch and Concert Series: Last performance features Dave Bennett Band and brunch curated by The War Memorial’s executive chef team, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

APRIL 24

Parenting program: Explore balance between authoritative and permissive parenting styles and fostering mental wellness and resilience in children, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grosse Pointe Academy, 171 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, registration required, gpacademy.org/ brightfutures

New to medicare class: 7 p.m., The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, free but registration required, (313) 649-2110

Senior expo: Connect with 50 organizations specializing in assisted living, alzheimer’s information, home care, veterans benefits, mobility solutions, medicare and more, also free health screenings, refreshments, prize drawings and giveaways, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Shed 5 at Eastern Market, 2810 Russell St. in Detroit, seniorexpousa. com/2024-detroit-attendee.html

APRIL 25

Substance abuse and suicide prevention for veterans: Seminar and lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, register for lunch by 5 p.m. April 19, www. warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

APRIL 28

Detroit

Book clubs: Nearly a dozen hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Library hosted at various branches, restaurants and on Zoom, more at www.

grossepointelibrary.org/book-clubs

Art exhibits: “People, Places and Things: A Life in Art,” solo show by Grosse Pointe Woods resident Bette Prudden, works on display until May 12, Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 884-3075

• “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” works focus on films, filmmakers, actors and studios, on display until June 23, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, dia.org

• ‘Welcome to Detroit!’, on display 9 a.m-5 p.m. weekdays (until 7 p.m. Thursdays) and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through May 2, Grosse Pointe Artists Association gallery at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, grossepointeartcenter.org

Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., (313) 6404775, grossepointelibrary.org

Yarn Up Knitting and Crochet Club: Meets 1-2 p.m. every second Thursday of month through June, Grosse Pointe Public Library - Ewald Branch, 15175 E. Jefferson Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, www.grosse pointelibrary.org

THE WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK

Mother arrested for child neglect

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police responded to the Kroger store in the 20400 block of Mack Avenue at around 7:50 p.m. March 22 after being alerted to a running vehicle in the parking lot with unattended children inside.

Officers said they found a 6-year-old, a 2-yearold and a 3-month-old alone in the vehicle, which was running and had the heater on. An officer found the mother — a 27-year-old Detroit woman — inside the store. She told police she had only been in the store for 10 minutes, but police said she had a cart full of groceries. The mother reportedly told police she had a license to carry a concealed weapon and her gun was under the front passenger seat, which meant the children had access to an unsecured firearm while she was shopping. Police said they ran a check on the woman and found an active felony warrant against her out of Novi for fraud. They said she also had no license plate on her vehicle. The woman was arrested and is facing possible child neglect charges. Her vehicle was impounded and the children were turned over to the woman’s brother.

Intoxicated driver arrested

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 24-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man in the area of Mack Avenue and LaBelle Circle at 11:43 p.m. March 19 after spotting him traveling 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, swerving on the road and nearly hitting a legally parked scout car.

Although the driver smelled of alcohol and had slightly slurred speech, police said he denied having been drinking. The driver was asked to recite the letters of the alphabet from D to Q, and he reportedly said, “D, E, F, G, Q.” According to a police report, the driver then told police he was “never very good at mathematics.”

After failing field sobriety tests and having a blood alcohol content of 0.17% in a preliminary breath test, the driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated. When police inventoried the contents of the driver’s vehicle before it was impounded, they said they found an open bottle of Coastal Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, which they confiscated.

Pair accused of stealing

Legos from Kohl’s STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said a male suspect and a female suspect left Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, after allegedly stealing a $19.99 Lego set March 17. According to store staff, the suspects have previously stolen from the store.

Police said they found the pair walking by Lakeside Circle and arrested them on suspicion of

third-degree retail fraud, though the suspects reportedly didn’t have the Lego set on them, and they allegedly wouldn’t say what happened to it.

Police settle dispute over cutting in line

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police reportedly went to a business in the 35000 block of Dodge Park Road March 16 upon hearing that someone was being aggressive and causing disorder over their placement in a line. Police said the argument involved an allegation of cutting in line and included a statement about being able to beat up one of the parties.

Police said they separated the parties and advised one of them to leave and refrain from contacting the other side. Once the parties split, police took no further action.

Man tricked into accidentally signing deed

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3 p.m. March 11, a resident came to the Shelby Township Police Department’s front desk to file a fraud report. The man stated that a family member had him sign a document, which happened to be the deed for his house, without him reading it. The suspect then took the document to be notarized. The man’s lawyer advised him to file a police report. The detective bureau was investigating.

Dirt bike stolen SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came to the front desk of the Police Department to file a stolen vehicle report at 7:29 p.m. March 11. The resident stated that his dirt bike had been stolen from an apartment complex in the area of 23 Mile and Dequindre roads. He stated that he had the dirt bike parked in the parking lot, and when he went out there the next day, the dirt bike was missing. Police notified local law enforcement jurisdictions to be on the lookout for the stolen dirt bike.

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, 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