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Farms to acquire closed store building at Mack and Moross
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — The fate of the shuttered Jo-Ann fabric and craft store at 18850 Mack Ave. is no longer a question mark.
In keeping with purchase of other commercial properties over the last couple of decades at the corner of Mack Avenue and Moross Road, Grosse Pointe Farms officials opted to acquire the last of these — the Jo-Ann building — after
the store closed earlier this year when its parent company declared bankruptcy and closed all its stores.
The Farms City Council voted unanimously Oct. 13 in favor of buying the building for $2.4 million, which will be paid out in three equal, interest-free installments of $800,000 over the next three fiscal years. City administrators said the first payment will be made at closing, the second will be made on or before the first anniversary of closing, and the third payment will be made on or before the second
anniversary of the closing. Money for this expenditure will come from the city’s capital project fund.
“We’ve had an interest in securing that property for a number of years,” City Manager Shane Reeside said.
The Jo-Ann parcel — along with the rest of the parcels on the corner — were rezoned from commercial to community service many years ago, as the city anticipated future
Longtime Shores volunteer honored
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — If not for people like Patrick McCarroll, the Grosse Pointes might have been subject to the sounds of aircraft engines in a similar way to the communities around Detroit Metro Airport.
Proposed expansion decades ago of Detroit City Airport, now known as Coleman A. Young International Airport, on the east side to include more commercial flights might have become a reality — along with the roar of jet engines as they ascended and descended over nearby communities — had
it not been for the work of people like McCarroll, formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, who chaired the Detroit City Airport Study Commission. McCarroll and the late Dr. Richard Mertz, also of Grosse Pointe Shores, were among the concerned Grosse Pointers who sounded the alarm and fought airport expansion, which they feared would increase noise and pollution, decrease property values and reduce quality of life in the Pointes and other communities close to the airport.
McCarroll recently stepped down from the Shores Planning Commission — where he served as
From left, Grosse Pointe Shores Mayor Ted Kedzierski recognizes longtime Shores Planning Commission member Patrick McCarroll for his years of service during a Sept. 16 council meeting.
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
GPCRDA sees a savings this year
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
WOODS — The Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority got some positive financial news recently.
A contribution of $24,750 that had been earmarked in the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year budget for the pension system won’t need to be put into the system after all.
“The good news is that (the pension is) funded at 123%,” said certified public accountant Lynn Gromaski, who handles the finances for the GPCRDA. “As long as (the pension is funded at) 120% or more, we don’t have to make a payment.”
The pension covers employees who used to work at the GPCRDA’s former incinerator in Clinton Township. The incinerator ceased operations in 1999 and was torn down in 2001.
Because the GPCRDA’s pension system is closed — there are no longer any active employees contributing to it — the GPCRDA is required to maintain pension funding at 120% of the plan’s actuarial accrued liability, according to officials at the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, which manages the GPCRDA’s pension plan.
Gromaski made the announcement during a GPCRDA Board meeting Sept. 9 in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Because the fiscal year for the GPCRDA starts July 1, the board approved a budget for the new fiscal year during a meeting May 13. The board didn’t receive word from MERS about pension funding until later in July, so they voted in favor of setting aside a pension contribution in case one was needed.
After the meeting, Board Vice Chair Tom Jenny — who ran the meeting in the absence of Chair Pe-
See GPCRDA on page 9A
Dressed for
(Halloween)
success
RIGHT: Selecting a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch is always a highlight of Grosse Pointe Shores’ Boo Fest, which took place Oct. 15 at Osius Park.
Photos provided by Ted Coutilish
ABOVE: At right, Grosse Pointe Shores Beautification Chair Helen Bai is one of the volunteers who works on Boo Fest each year. RIGHT: Photo opportunities were plentiful for parents, who could get shots of their costumed kids inside the mock jail. BELOW: Hundreds of Shores residents enjoyed treats and seasonal activities
STUDENTS PUT MODERN SPIN ON CLASSIC PLAY
The University Liggett School Players will stage the classic American courtroom drama “Inherit the Wind” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8 and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the school, located at 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. This version of the play has been updated to reference social media, internet opinions and influencers in an attempt to show the timelessness of the story.
The cast includes KateLynn Johnson, of Detroit; Sishir Chamiraju, of Grosse Pointe City; Lucy Wujek, of Grosse Pointe Farms; William Martin, of Grosse Pointe Park; Emmeline Massie, of Ferndale; Teresa Romenilli, of Grosse Pointe City; Max Brown, of Clinton Township; Eric Hood III, of Chesterfield Township; and Zaire Polk, of Grosse Pointe Woods.
“This is a true gem of American literature,” ULS Theater Director Phillip Moss said in a press release. “It’s a love story, a courtroom thriller, and above all, a challenge to think critically about the world we live in.”
For tickets, visit www.seatyourself.biz/uls.
QUILT FUNDRAISING SALE TO BE HELD
Pieces Be With You, a quilting group based out of St. Paul Lutheran Church at 375 Lothrop Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will be holding its semiannual quilt sale at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8. More than 200 quilts will be available for purchase, along with other handmade items such as wall hangings, pillowcases, gnomes, purses, tote bags, table runners, baby goods and Christmas items. Quilts include modern and traditional designs in sizes from crib to king, with themes that include pets, universities, sports teams and more. The quilters make quilts for displaced families around the world, as well as Michigan refugee families, victims of natural disasters and foster kids aging out of the foster system. Proceeds from the quilt sale are used to cover the cost of materials needed to make the quilts, such as fabric and thread. For more information, call (313) 881-6670 or visit stpaulgp.org.
Art and literary exhibit to open
The poetry and art exhibition, “Call & Response 5: Poets and Artists in Dialogue,” will open with a free public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Arts Ministry Gallery at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms. Food and beverages will be served and the Matthew Daher Trio will perform. Copies of the “Call & Response 5” book — featuring pictures of the artworks alongside the poems they inspired or were inspired by — will be available for purchase. This has been announced as being the final “Call & Response” exhibition. For more information, visit gpcong.org or call (313) 884-3075.
Vietnam War exhibition ending soon
“The Long Vietnam War,” an exhibition organized by The War Memorial and the Grosse Pointe Artists Association, is on display through Nov. 11 in the Patriot Gallery underneath the ballroom at the Fred M. Alger Center at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Artifacts and stories from veterans and their families are included in the display. The gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit warmemorial.org or call (313) 881-7511.
Men invited to health program
The Family Center and The War Memorial are presenting a Men’s Night Out event Nov. 12 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. A panel of experts will present information on men’s physical and mental health issues and give attendees a chance to ask questions. The event will start with social interaction at 6:30 p.m., followed by the panel talk at 7 p.m. Appetizers will be served and beverages will be available for purchase. To register or for more information, email MaryJo Harris at MaryJo@FamilyCenterhelps.org.
Trace your ancestry
The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will offer a program on genealogy research from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5. Wayne County Community College District instructor Felicia Lewis-Williams will outline resources available to trace family history and where those can be accessed, from the internet to libraries and other record-keeping facilities. Snacks and a beverage will be served. This event is free but registration is required and can be made by visiting HelmLife.org or calling (313) 882-9600.
“Many foot problems in people with diabetes occur when injuries and infections go unnoticed and untreated. Healing can be delayed due to decreased feeling in the feet (neuropathy) and poor circulation. I will evaluate your feet regularly to detect any changes early, before they become a problem. Call me for an appointment and I will work with you to keep your feet healthy.”
Photo provided by The University Liggett
OAA & MAC PREP FOOTBALL REGULAR SEASON RESULTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.
Oakland Activities Association
OAA-Red
The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAARed. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also all be in the postseason, and Rochester Adams will face cross-town rival Rochester in the first round.
OAA-White
The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect 4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, completed an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that defeated Clarkston in the regular season. Birmingham Groves was the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postseason, while Rochester Hills Stoney Creek and Rochester will also participate in postseason play.
OAA-Blue
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue opponents. The difference ended up being a 35-22 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farmington will also look to make noise in district play.
OAA-Gold
Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAA-
SPORTS
Gold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Unfortunately, the Gold wasn’t competitive enough for any team in the division to earn a playoff spot. Ferndale went 5-4 on the season and 1-4 against non-OAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods. No other team in the division finished with a .500 or better record.
Macomb Area Conference MAC-Red
The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all participate in the playoffs as well.
MAC-White
Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 25-22 loss to MAC-White foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica, Lakeview, and Roseville will also participate in postseason play, and Roseville will face Grosse Pointe South in Round 1.
MAC-Blue
Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott all have seats at the postseason table as well, thanks to all three schools finishing with better than .500 records.
MAC-Gold
Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021.
See FOOTBALL on page 9A
The City of Grosse Pointe Woods
Thanks the following businesses for Their sponsorship of the
AHEE Jewelers
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick, Inc.
Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
Champs / Daily Jam
DTE Foundation
Fontana Construction
Grosse Pointe Woods Foundation
Jacobs and Diemer, P.C.
Inspired Family Dental Care
Marshall Landscape
Nickel & Saph, Inc. Insurance Agency
Official Towing
Pointe Alarm & Detroit Fire Co.
Rosati, Schultz, Joppich & Amtsbuechler, P.C.
York, Dolan & Tomlinson, P.C.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
6A/ GROSSE POINTE TIMES • OCTOBER 30, 2025
OCT. 30
Hallows’ Eve Masquerade: Includes seasonal threecourse dinner, dancing (with pointers from ballroom dance expert) and live music by string quartet, complimentary masks provided, 6:30-10 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-7511, warmemorial.org/events/ hallowseve
OCT. 30-NOV. 2
‘Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos’: Day of the Dead exhibit features 12 altars by artists from Michigan, Los Angeles and Mexico City, on display from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 31 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1-2, Detroit Institute of the Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., (313) 833-7900, dia.org, read story about Warren man’s tribute at candgnews.com
NOV. 1
Artisan market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Harper Woods Library, 19601 Harper Ave., (313) 343-2575, hwl@libcoop.net
NOV. 1-2
Clothing drive: Donate new and gently used clothing, coats and shoes for children and adults to support St. Vincent de Paul, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, tkesteloot@stpaulonthelake.org, (313) 885-4816
NOV. 5
Authors to the Pointe: Hear from Elizabeth Gilbert and get autographed copy of new book “All the Way to the River,” 7-8:30 p.m., presented by Grosse Pointe Public Library, hosted at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/ events, grossepointelibrary.org
NOV. 7
Cystic fibrosis fundraiser: Presented by friends and family of Gloria Kitchen (dedicated life to raising funds for CF before losing own battle in 2010), Hawaiian-themed event includes dinner and drinks, tin can auction, raffles and more, 6:30-10 p.m., Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods, (313) 701-4787, kitchenfoundation.org, ilovekitchenfoundation@gmail. com
NOV. 7-8
Quilt sale: Also other handcrafted items, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, proceeds support Pieces Be With You (provides quilts to charitable causes), (313) 881-6670, wrobel. cathy@sbcglobal.net
NOV. 8
Wild Wildlife: Includes themed hands-on activi-
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ties and interactive performances for young kids, 9-11 a.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, Second Saturdays events continue Jan. 10 (Space Explorers Blast Off!), Feb. 14 (We LOVE the Olympics!) and March 14 (Red, White & Blue Celebration), (313) 881-7511, warmemorial.org/ events/wild-wildlife
NOV. 10
Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free parking and admission, health screening, refreshments, hourly prizes and giveaways, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms,, register at seniorexpousa.com for chance to win $200 Visa gift card and more
NOV. 18
Bethlehem Peace by Piece Tour: Hear leaders from Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans and Churches for Middle East Peace speak about peacebuilding, economic justice and advocacy as it relates to Israel-Palestine, also works by BFTA artists for sale, 6 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, mary@pointesforpeace.org, cmep.org/events
ONGOING
Farmers market: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays year-round, Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St., easternmarket.org
Book clubs: Nearly a dozen hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Library at various branches, restaurants and on Zoom, grossepointelibrary.org/book-clubs
Teen Leadership Council: Meetings for kids in grades 9-12 every first Wednesday of month, pizza and snacks provided, 6-7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., (313) 6404775, grossepointelibrary.org
Exhibits: “100 Years Unbound, The Power of Aging,” “Heroes Vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story,” “Alvin’s & Ralph Rinaldi’s Letterpress Art,” “Detroit’s Brewing Heritage” (ends Oct. 31) and more on display, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., detroithistorical.org/exhibitions
MI Options Medicare Assistance Program: Get free unbiased counseling during enrollment period (ends Dec. 7), one-on-one appointments available by phone, virtually or in person, (248) 262-0545, find locations at ageways.org/calendar
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
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Veteran Grosse Pointe City employee promoted to new role
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — A longtime member of Grosse Pointe City’s Department of Public Works now has a new title.
Brian Kress was promoted to assistant director of public service this fall, City Manager Joseph Valentine said during a Sept. 15 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting.
Valentine said the city was looking to restructure the DPW “and put a little more emphasis on areas that needed more attention.” He said he was “happy to say that one of our internal candidates” — Kress — was selected for the assistant position.
“I’m very excited to start this position and thankful for the opportunity,” Kress told the council.
After the meeting, Kress, 43, of Macomb Township, said he’s worked for the city full time for 20 years. Prior to that, Kress said he worked during the summers while he was in college as a DPW day laborer, so in total, he’s worked for the city for about 25 years.
Valentine said that during his tenure, Kress has served the DPW in various capacities. Those include being a public service supervisor and code enforcement officer.
Kress’ boss, Director of Public Service Peter Randazzo, was happy to see Kress get this position.
“We’re glad to have Brian as our assistant director,” Randazzo said.
Kress’ wife and two children were on hand for the promotion announcement.
Several Grosse Pointe City officials
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praised Kress for what he has done for the city.
“Thank you, Brian, for all of the work you’ve put in and the chance to expand on your experience,” City Councilman Terence Thomas said.
City Councilman Christopher Moyer offered his congratulations as well.
“This is the culmination of a lot of hard work that you have put in,” Moyer told Kress. “I know you will continue to do a great job.”
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New Grosse Pointe City Assistant Director of Public Service Brian Kress started working for the city each summer when he was in college.
Volunteers offer assistance, friendly conversation to lonely seniors
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.
Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death.
But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.
Macomb/Oakland counties
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based in Roseville, serves people in Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Community Outreach Coordi-
See SENIORS on page 19A
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RIGHT: Participants in the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program are paired with someone in the community who will visit with them on a regular basis. Volunteers often become close with the people they spend time with, as they get to know each other.
Photo provided by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
LEFT: Volunteers at The Helm at the Boll Life Center pack meals that will be delivered to homebound seniors.
Photo provided by The Helm at the Boll Life Center
Football
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After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward into district play. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MACGold and will play in the postseason.
MAC-Silver
Last season, Marine City was one of the bigger stories in the state due to a run that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in a Silver
GPCRDA
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ter Randazzo — said the pension payment would stay in the general fund “in case something does pop up” that might require the money, such as an emergency expenditure.
“That’s a great thing that we can be that
division that will have one other postseason participant in 7-2 Center Line.
MAC-Bronze
Two seasons ago, Madison Heights Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also play in Districts as the Bronze takes four teams to the playoffs.
For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
(well) funded,” Jenny said. “It’s a testament to Lynn.”
The GPCRDA handles trash disposal for the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods. It formerly also included Clinton Township and Mount Clemens.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
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Photo by Erin Sanchez
Grosse Pointe South takes the field in a game against Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse. Grosse Pointe South won 29-7.
Building
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public uses for the prominent gateway to the Farms.
Longtime residents might remember doing their shopping at Mack and Moross. As Reeside said, the Mack and Moross corner was once home to multiple businesses, including Kroger, Sears and A.L. Price stores. The most recent building to come down was Kroger; the 21,000-square-foot grocery store was demolished in 2011.
The corner largely consists of green space and athletic fields now. Farms officials haven’t determined a future use yet for the property.
In the interim, the city will use the vacant, 17,089-square-foot Jo-Ann building for storage.
“We have a strong need for equipment storage for our Public Service Department,” Reeside said.
He said the building would be used on an interim basis to store equipment that would otherwise be left outside, along with equipment and materials for the Water Department.
As of June 30, the city had about $2.8
million in its capital project fund, Finance
Director Tim Rowland said. This purchase wouldn’t exhaust that fund, as Rowland said the city typically adds roughly $1.2 million to it annually.
City Councilwoman Beth Konrad-
Wilberding said the city’s Public Safety Department has always said they need a greater presence on Mack Avenue, something neighboring communities have recommended as well.
“We want to have some control with
Mack Avenue, not only to enhance whatever we want to do with the green space behind the different properties (the city has purchased), (but because) if we didn’t buy it, how do we know what goes there and how do we know if that’s going to be compatible with our community or the future plan, to make sure we really do secure that area,” Konrad-Wilberding said.
For years, Farms officials have mulled the prospect of building a new city hall and public safety complex on city-owned property at Mack and Moross, although it hasn’t gone much beyond speculation. The current City Hall is in the middle of a residential area on Kerby Road.
City Councilman John Gillooly said the forthcoming Culver’s restaurant on Mack in Detroit, across the street from the Farms, and a Chick-fil-A being built on Mack in Detroit across the street from Grosse Pointe City, are expected to have a big impact on the area.
“We’re going to see a growth of traffic on Mack Avenue in the coming months like we’ve never seen before,” Gillooly said of the anticipated visits to these popular national eateries by customers.
He said he agreed with Konrad-WilSee BUILDING on page 11A
JUNK REMOVAL
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
The closed Jo-Ann store on Mack Avenue near Moross Road is being purchased by Grosse Pointe Farms for future civic development at that site.
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are falling off the tax rolls.
“This purchase will not hit your tax bill,” Theros said.
“The best thing for the city to do is to make sure that we acquire that property so it fits with our intended use,” Gillooly said.
Farms resident Andy Dervan was worried about the price of the property, noting that the city is already saddled with bigticket projects including sewer separation of the Inland District and a new pool and bathhouse at Pier Park.
“This is a lot of money that we’re spending,” Dervan said. “I have concerns about all of this spending and how it’s going to impact our tax bills.”
Mayor Louis Theros said the acquisition wouldn’t result in a tax increase for residents, because the city has several mills that
McCarroll
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a member for almost 25 years — because he moved to Saline to be closer to family living in that area. He was recognized for his years of service to his community by Shores Mayor Ted Kedzierski during a Sept. 16 City Council meeting.
“You had great talents to offer,” Kedzierski told McCarroll. “We were really appreciative of your talents.”
A corporate attorney who worked for General Motors before he retired in 2017, McCarroll brought his legal expertise to the Planning Commission and other entities. He
City Councilman Neil Sroka said the price of the property was a bit higher than he had hoped it would be, but he concurred with fellow council members that buying it was important for the city in the long run.
“You only get one bite at this apple,” Sroka said. “We have to think about the long-term use at this property. … We may not get this opportunity again.”
Although administrators acknowledge it’s unlikely, should the Farms decide to sell the Jo-Ann property in the next five years, they have agreed to give half of any sale proceeds in excess of $2.4 million to the seller, while the city would retain the other half of those profits.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
was also elected to serve on the Grosse Pointe Shores Charter Commission in 2008, which rewrote the Shores’ charter as the community transitioned from a village to a city.
“We worked really hard to keep ‘The Village’ (in the city’s name),” McCarroll said of the charter, which was approved by Shores voters in 2009.
The Shores’ formal name is The Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, a Michigan City; many residents wanted to retain “village” in the name, despite the Shores becoming a city.
“I had a great time serving,” McCarroll told the council. “You get more out of it than (you put in). … It was a privilege.”
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
THE HIDDEN RESILIENCE OF THE WILD RABBIT
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — They are small, brown and everywhere, and boy, do they hop.
Rabbits do not need much more of an introduction. Anyone who has spent time in southeastern Michigan has seen their share and more of wild rabbits — particularly, the widely abundant eastern cottontail — but aside from a jump scare while driving or a fleeting critter spotted while out and about, the actual role and purpose of rabbits tends to go unknown to the average Michigander.
Which begs the question: What even is a rabbit?
For starters, a rabbit is not a rodent — it’s an entirely different animal altogether.
“(Rabbits) are within the order Lagomorpha, taxonomically,” said KR Vedolich, a naturalist with the Burgess-Shad-
bush Nature Center in Shelby Township. “They are genetically distinct from a lot of different kinds of animals … and this is the group that contains rabbits and hares and pikas. They are separate rodents and rodents are in their own taxonomic order, Rodentia.”
The eastern cottontail rabbit is native to Michigan, having been in the eastern part of North America for millions of years. For all of that time rabbits have played a key role in how the natural environment of the region has functioned, even if most of what they do is hidden from the surface view.
“They’re a good herbivore to clean up our forest floor to help control plant populations,” Vedolich said. “After a rabbit eats it has to digest that food and then poop it out. That poop provides important resources for other animals in the area. Think of dung beetles or any other kind of insect that might relish those nutrients (in the poop) and break those down fur-
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Photo by Dean Vaglia
An eastern cottontail rabbit looks off into the distance while on a lawn. Eastern cottontail rabbits are a species of wild rabbit native to Michigan.
ther to help fertilize the soil. There’s multiple steps of moving energy around the ecosystem.”
Another step in the energy-moving process is the rabbit’s role as a prey animal that is eaten by other animals within the environment, therefore passing energy along the food chain. Beyond moving energy, rabbits also move plenty of dirt by building underground tunnels — and not just for rabbits.
“They build really extensive burrow systems which are actually quite sophisticated,” Vedolich said. “They can have dozens, even over 100 different entrances into a single burrow system … But those burrows are not only important for the rabbit itself to find shelter from predators. Those kinds of borrow systems that rabbits build are also important for other types of wildlife as well. Animals like snakes may take advantage of the additional shelter. Skunks might also use rabbit burrows. Things like groundhogs, chipmunks, even turtles can find their way (into burrows). It’s a really cool thing. They provide a lot of services to the environment.”
Rabbits and humans have always had an interesting relationship. Along with being a prey animal hunted for fur and food for centuries, more recent development patterns in the region have seen wild rabbits go through a cyclical relationship with the lands they live on.
“In the original forest there may have been a very healthy population of rabbits that, with initial urban development, was probably pushed out by all of the noise, changing structures (and) heavy equipment,” Vedolich said. “But as time goes on, let’s say that (a) subdivision is now established. The ground is settling, homes are settling, you may have more people in an area which is a deterrent for rabbits to be nearby — but it also might mean that their predators may not be around. When it comes to rabbits in an urban landscape, there’s a benefit of being around because they have more ornamental plants they can eat and there’s potentially less predation pressure on those animals within an urban environment.”
But for all their interactions with humans and the world built by humans, wild rabbits like the eastern cottontail are an entirely separate species from the domestic rabbits that make up one of the county’s most popular — and most abandoned — pets. While eastern cottontails are a local species, domestic rabbits have a lineage of Iberian rabbits bred by Romans for the purpose of harvesting meat and furs.
“When that wild-type rabbit was domesticated, all its fearful traits were bred out,” Vedolich said. “It’s just like how dogs were domesticated from wolves. You breed a litter, you choose the calmest (and) most agreeable ones, you breed those ones so that over generations the rabbits that you find are lacking a lot of the flight and fear responses. Domestication has actually changed the structure of the domesticated rabbit’s brain such that within a domesticated rabbit’s brain, the amygdala (the part responsible for fear) is greatly reduced in comparison to a wild rabbit.”
Given the docility bred into domestic rabbits over so many generations, abandoning one in the wild under the assumption it can survive is essentially giving it a death sentence.
“It would be no different than if you thought of dumping your cat or your dog,” Macomb County Animal Control Director Jeff Randazzo said. “These are animals that have already been acclimated to human interactions, humans feeding them, watering them, all those things and all of a sudden, all of those stop. They do not know how to free graze. And they are susceptible because they weren’t born in the wild, they are not going to — in my opinion — take cover or know that harm is on the way.”
Randazzo recommends that anyone looking to take on a domestic rabbit as a pet should study the way rabbits behave in captivity, seek an animal through a trusted rescue agency and get all the proper vaccines for the rabbit.
While the face and shape of metro Detroit is set to change with new developments and further expansions northward and westward, Vedolich believes the eastern cottontail’s history of resilience will lead to a future where wild rabbits will remain a fixture of the southeastern Michigan ecosystem for decades to come.
“The eastern cottontail rabbit is a very resilient animal,” Vedolich said. “It has the ability to produce multiple litters of rabbits every year. They can go through a lot of change and adapt to it over time, whether that change is because of human development or whether the change is because of overarching continuous dynamics with predator populations as well. Populations can go up and down, but rabbits are very good at compensating for any large hits. They’re really resilient animals. I would say if we start to see more of a public passion for conserving our wild spaces, I think the rabbit has a really good shot of being with us for a long, long time.”
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Power Play for Heroes back to assist service dog charity
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Power Play for Heroes is back this year helping to raise money for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs and featuring Red Wings alumni from many generations.
Paul Sabatini, a concept development product and business specialist for sports initiatives at GroupeSTAHL, said the game is set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, located on 20000 Stephens Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and at that time, professional Indy NXT race car driver Nolan Allaer will be available for a meet-and-greet and autographs.
Admission to the game is $10 and kids 10 and under get in for free.
Sabatini said there will also be a replica Stanley Cup and the real Ted Lindsay trophy will be available for photo ops.
Service dogs helping veterans
Sabatini said often when veterans get home, they experience thoughts of suicide and other health struggles when transitioning into civilian life.
“They get paired with this dog and it changes their whole life,” Sabatini said.
He went on to say that the group has had no suicides once a veteran is paired with a dog. When a person receives a dog through the charity, they don’t pay anything, and the Power Play for Heroes and other groups can sponsor a dog for them. So far, the event has provided nine dogs to veterans through the years.
“It’s just amazing the stories that you hear from these recipients and how it changes their life and that’s why we continue to do that,” Sabatini said.
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Other featured guests include former Detroit Red Wings player Vladimir Konstantinov, former Detroit Red Wings player Darren McCarty, former NHL Zamboni Driver Al Sobotka, WXYZ Channel 7 sports reporter Brad Galli, former Detroit Red Wings player Drew Miller and more. Konstantinov will not participate in the game but will also be available for autographs in between periods.
Home Care One Cares For Those In Need
Home Care One owner Perry Calisi believes in honesty,integrity and compassion and has offered such quality care through his home care business for the past sixteen years in Grosse Pointe, St Clair Shores and Eastern Macomb township.
Home Care One provides assistance for seniors in their homes and helps with Alzheimer’s, Dementia,Parkinsons, and nursing home
sitting.Services also include full,part time, overnight and 24 hr homecare and activities such as meal prep,running errands,assistance with bathing, light house keeping, doctor visits and more. “The public should look at home care as a way of staying independent and in one’s own home. In my experience, more people have done better living in their homes rather than facilities because of familiarity and independence. I set up my business model for what I would
The Power Play for Heroes game is set for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, located on 20000 Stephens Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For group tickets, contact Sabatini at paul@stahlsteam.com and for regular tickets, visit stahlshero25.eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
want for my own mother, someone honest and compassionate in her home.”
Our client Stacey states: “ My mom and her caregiver formed such a close bond that we chose to continue to employ her though Perry when we moved her into a memory care facility. When she is with mom, I have complete peace of mind.”
William shared:” Perry’s positive attitude makes working with him effortless. Over the years we’ve come to see his staff as part of our extended family. We cannot thank him enough for the services he has provided to those dearest to us.”
Barbara wrote: “Perry, my family wants you to know how much we appreciate the attention you gave to our situation. The caregivers took great care of mom.”
For more information call (313) 409-0120 or go to homecareone.net.
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BEHIND THE WHEEL
16A/GROSSE POINTE TIMES • OCTOBER 30, 2025
‘We brought it Back from the dead’
TAKE A RIDE WITH THE FHOLE WRECKERS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT— The F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse.
Since 2018, the rockabilly band has built a following while gigging at Freddy’s Bar & Grill in Clinton Township; the Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., in Clinton Township; the Old Miami in Detroit; and the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield Township. Each time they’re on stage, it’s the 1950s all over again.
With a Gretsch six-string slung over his shoulder is Kurt J. on lead guitar, vocals and pompadour. Drummer Bradley James fuels the band’s backbeat at just the right tempo. Rounding out the trio is Adam Bob slapping the upright bass influenced by his idols: Lee Rocker, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and Marshall Lytle of Bill Haley & His Comets. At shows, the audience is treated to original songs that include “Change My Direction,” “Ride of Frankenstein” and “Death Wish.” The F-Hole Wreckers also toss in cover songs with enough retro rockabilly vibes and sorchin’ surf sounds to get people dancing. When seeing the band live, there’s a feeling that Johnny Cash is watching from up above and Jerry Lee Lewis, if he could, would travel through time with his piano to join them on stage.
The F-Hole Wreckers share family ties: Kurt J. and
ABOVE: The 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse gets different reactions from people, some who love it and some who fear it. LEFT: The band added some decals to dress up the hearse that transports the rockabilly band’s instruments to shows.
The F-Hole Wreckers, from left, Adam Bob, Kurt J. and Bradley James, travel to gigs in a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Hearse
Bradley James, of Chesterfield Township, are brothers who grew up listening to music that ranged from George Gershwin to Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin. Their mom, Diane Mogan, was a music teacher whose students came to the family home for lessons. The brothers graduated from Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township.
As young kids, all three guys were exposed to artists from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Classical, jazz and rock made an impact. Part of their sound also stems from the heavy metal bands they like.
“There’s a lot. Slayer. Rammstein. Mastodon. Shining,” Bradley James said. “We go to a lot of metal shows. I think we play heavier than most rockabilly bands.”
Adam Bob, a 2006 Romeo High School graduate, started playing music when he was about 21.
“I started late,” he said. “I learned how to play electric bass first. My stepdad was a collector. I began playing bass by ear by listening to my favorite bands at the time.”
He switched to upright bass after listening to the Stray Cats.
“I ordered a cheap bass off eBay,” Adam Bob said. “I would play six hours a day. It’s different. It’s definitely harder to play. You need this kind of instrument to play jazz and rockabilly.”
Adam Bob also is “big on country music.”
“I can’t get enough ’90s roadhouse country,” he said. “Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill.”
The F-Hole Wreckers also pay homage to rockabilly kings the Stray Cats, occasionally performing as the Strait Cats. Because of the two bands, they decided on a company name under the moniker the F-Hole Wrecking Co. As for the name, F-holes are basically a pair of sound holes on a guitar that are shaped like the letter f.
‘One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in’
While most bands use trucks or vans to transport their instruments to gigs, the FHole Wreckers stay in tune driving a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse, a car meant for funerals.
When the group found the vehicle, “It looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp,” Kurt J. said. “You could see all the history and all the years from the different paint colors.”
No worries, though. Kurt J. is a mechanic and fixed it up.
“We brought it back from the dead.
I just basically painted it with industrial enamel paint to make a nice white top,” Kurt J. said. “After that, I said, ‘I’m done.’ I like how it looks. I like that it’s not finished.”
The hearse fits all the band’s equipment: guitars, the double bass, drums and monitors.
“Those limos, they’re extra long,” Kurt J. said. “Because it was off a limo platform, there is a lot of extra space.”
The talented musicians travel by hearse locally and have cruised to Traverse City; Arcadia, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The guys often let other people sit in it and take pictures. The ride brings out different reactions from people.
“We’ve had both experiences. One of sheer joy when they see us coming down the road. They look at this thing and go ‘I can’t believe what I’m seeing.’ Then you have the other people that look at it and freak out, clench their purse, back up, grab their dog and hold their kids tight,” Kurt J. said. “There’s people out there that are scared of it. There’s people out there that think it’s cool. Sometimes they ask, ‘Are there dead people in there?’ or ‘Aren’t you worried about any spirits?’”
Bradley James said the rig is a great way to promote live shows, because wherever you find the hearse, you find the band. The bandmates agree the car drives “low and slow.”
“One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in, zero to 60,” Adam Bob said. “Whatever gets us there.”
Rockabilly music, classic cars, junkyards and greased-back hair sync with each other, but why?
“It’s American rock ‘n’ roll. It’s American motors,” Bradley James said. “Everything popped big in the ’50s.”
“It’s been that way since the creation,” Adam Bob said. “When hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll merged together, it attracted all the rebels.”
The F-Hole Wreckers are such big fans of the rat rod car style that they hold a Rat Rod Rally every summer at Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mount Clemens.
“A rat rod is a half-done vehicle that has an upgraded, hot-rodded engine but nothing else,” Kurt J. said. “It’s really bare bones. Usually a rat rod is something you kind of just climb into, but it runs. It looks gnarly.”
Check out the band at fholewreckers. com. The F-Hole Wreckers will perform Nov. 1 during the Spellbound Halloween costume party at the Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar, located at 23218 Greater Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores. The Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar Facebook page said the party will be from 8 p.m. until midnight.
‘Pigs 4 Wigs’ to raise money for children’s wigs
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids is hosting another “Pigs 4 Wigs” outreach with the assistance of police departments throughout Metro Detroit. The event lasts throughout the month of November in conjunction with “No Shave November,” a campaign focused on raising awareness and funds to fight cancer.
Maggie Varney, owner and founder of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, said her family has a long history of law enforcement with multiple family members involved in all levels of public safety. She said she has the utmost respect and admiration for what law enforcement officers do.
“I don’t think they get enough credit for how much they give back and help the community,” Varney said.
She said it was natural for her to reach out to police departments and started with a toy drive involving the St. Clair Shores Police Department. Varney said she participated in a Cops for Kids drive at the department and it was mentioned how they need to get more involved with Wigs 4 Kids. Varney suggested they could sponsor a child and raise enough funds for a wig.
“They really liked it because with our adopt-a-kid program, you receive a before and after photo of the child,” Varney said.
The event truly came about when an officer from Milford knew a family who received a wig for their child.
“He said, ‘We’d like to do a fundraiser for, you know, how can we help?’” Varney said. “So we told him about the adopt-a-kid, and he goes, ‘Well, why don’t we get more police departments involved?’”
The police officer suggested he and Varney could reach out to departments and host the fundraiser in “No Shave November.” The officer said the men could grow out their facial hair and the women could wear nail polish or earrings. Varney said the officer informed her that law enforcement officers usually don’t get to grow their hair or wear nail polish or earrings.
“What’s good is people will notice cause that’s not your norm and they will ask you and it gives you a chance to talk about the program,” Varney said.
The officer coined the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event name.
“He came up with it, not us,” Varney said.
“He wanted to take something bad and make something good,” said Jennifer Fisher, development director of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids.
Varney said one year, officers from different departments made it a competition to see who could raise the most money. She said Sterling Heights has usually come out on top most years, but that one year, the Wolverine Lake Police Department beat their effort when a “secret angel” donated a large amount of money.
“But it’s a friendly competition,” Varney said.
“It’s all for the kids,” Fisher said.
Participating departments include Fraser, Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Milford, Orchard Lake, Portage, Romeo, Shelby Township, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and Wolverine Lake.
Multiple departments including St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and others have donated over $500 and received a star on the organization’s Galaxy Wall in their facility located on Harper Avenue.
Varney said their program transcends all socioeconomic boundaries.
“And a lot of them (officers) know kids in the community that they serve that are going in through our program so that makes it even more real to them,” Varney said.
The charity has been around for around 22 years and has assisted thousands of children with different diagnoses such as cancer, alopecia, blood diseases and more. They service all of Michigan including the Upper Peninsula. This year, they received thousands of hair donations from 68 countries.
They also receive all types of hair including straight hair, curly hair with all different curl patterns and everything in between. If they don’t have a specific hair texture, Varney said they use different hairstyling methods to create them.
The charity also offers a wide range of other services to their clients including spa days, makeup lessons, hair styling lessons, counseling services and more. To find out more about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids, visit their website at wigs4kids.org.
ABOVE: Jennifer Fisher, Development Director and Renee Consiglio, hospitality coordinator, salon manager and Maggie’s daughter, hold up T-shirts designed for the “Pigs 4 Wigs” event in November. LEFT: The Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids facility in St. Clair Shores has a wide range of services available for children experiencing diagnoses like cancer, alopecia and more.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Seniors
nator Stacey Conte.
“Our whole goal is to help seniors and disabled adults to stay in their own homes,” Conte said.
While they prioritize those who are low income or don’t have family nearby, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers does assist some people who don’t fall into either of those categories. Conte said volunteers will do things like light housework, minor home repairs and yardwork; provide respite care for family caregivers; and take program participants to medical appointments.
“We try to customize our services to what our volunteer skill set is,” Conte said.
One of their most popular services is their companion program. Conte said a senior is matched with a volunteer based on shared interests and geography, and the volunteer will connect with the senior either through weekly or bi-weekly home visits or phone calls.
“That’s one of our most popular services,” Conte said. “A lot of people are isolated and lonely, especially since the (COVID-19) pandemic.”
Conte said it’s not uncommon for vol-
unteers and seniors to become close; in some cases, they find themselves being invited for holiday meals or birthday celebrations.
“A lot of them become really good friends,” Conte said.
The group runs background checks on volunteers and sends a representative with the volunteer on the first visit, Conte said.
To volunteer or to receive services from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Catholic Charites of Southeast Michigan, which serves residents of Oakland and Macomb counties, offers a similar program, called the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.
Carmela LaCommare, program manager for the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, said they pair volunteers age 55 and older with seniors or disabled individuals age 21 and over for friendly visits.
“It helps older adults who are homebound,” LaCommare said. “Our older adults in our community sometimes don’t have family members nearby.”
Volunteers are matched with participants based on similar interests, skills or hobbies. Besides providing companionship, volunteers might take participants to medical appointments or the grocery store, or out
to lunch or to bingo or other events.
LaCommare said the average age of their volunteers is 80, and they have one volunteer who just celebrated her 91st birthday.
“It’s an awesome program,” LaCommare said. “Seniors understand each other.”
LaCommare said they currently have a waiting list and need more volunteers.
Volunteers undergo an extensive background check and training, she said.
To volunteer or have a volunteer assigned to you, call (248) 537-3300.
Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods
Residents in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods age 55 and older can turn to The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms for companionship through the Friendly Reassurance Program. Volunteers are paired with seniors and must have at least monthly communication with each other, although Helm Case Coordinator Allie Short said most talk two to four times per month. Some volunteers stay in touch with their senior by phone, but Short said home visits are possible as well.
“The goal of the program is to decrease isolation and loneliness,” Short said. “We (also) want to get a sense of how the person is doing and see if they need any supports outside of connection.”
Volunteers also benefit.
“Volunteerism is another way to combat loneliness and isolation,” Short said. “We feel better ourselves when we’re giving back.”
The Helm offers Meals on Wheels to local seniors, but thanks to a recent grant, they’ve been able to add extra deliveries of either prepared dishes or boxes of produce, in conjunction with Edibles Rex and Eastern Market. Short said they try to have volunteers deliver these meals while the senior is home, so the volunteers can check on them and make sure everything is all right.
“Sometimes that food delivery turns into a bit of conversation,” Short said. “It’s one more time a week they’re able to have a friendly visitor and a delicious meal.”
To participate in the Friendly Reassurance Program, call Short at (313) 649-2106 or email her at ashort@helmlife.org. To volunteer for Helm programs or to be added to the meal delivery list, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.
“We care,” Short said. “We want to (get to) know you… So please call.”
To find other local support resources for seniors and their families, call the National Institute on Aging’s Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.
CRIME WATCH
Larcenies from Ram trucks under investigation
FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 1 a.m. and 11 a.m. Oct. 22, an unknown suspect is said to have entered a 2021 Ram pickup truck while it was parked in a driveway in the 400 block of Lexington Road and stolen the central information display system. Police said the suspect broke the back passenger-side window to get inside the vehicle.
In a similar crime, a black 2022 Ram 1500 pickup truck was broken into by an unknown suspect while it was parked in the 400 block of Fisher Road between the hours of 10:15 p.m. Oct. 19 and 6 a.m. Oct. 20. The vehicle was parked and locked in the driveway; the suspect gained entry by smashing out the rear driver’s side window and stole the radio/media touch screen, which a police report states is valued at $885 to $1,081 on eBay.
Anyone with more information about either incident can call (313) 885-2100.
Another larceny from a Ram truck reported
PARK — In what has been a string of similar larcenies throughout the Pointes, an unknown person is said in a police report to have removed the infotainment system from a 2024 Ram pickup truck while it was parked in a driveway in the 600 block of Middlesex Road between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Oct. 17. The infotainment system is valued at $1,000, police said. Anyone with
more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Larceny from Rams continues
PARK — While the vehicle’s owner was at lunch, an unknown person is said to have broken into a Ram that was parked on the street in the 900 block of Lakepointe Street and stolen the infotainment center. The victim returned at around 2 p.m. Oct. 22 to find a back window smashed out and the infotainment center gone. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Man leaves without paying for massage
FARMS — A 31-year-old Detroit man is facing possible charges after reportedly booking a massage at a business in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue Oct. 16 and then leaving without paying the $50 he owed for his massage. The suspect is said in a police report to have exited the business quickly and was last seen walking westbound on Mack Avenue. Police said they know who the suspect is because he booked the massage under his own name.
Driver hits cyclist
CITY — A 36-year-old Grosse Pointe City man was arrested after he reportedly hit a cyclist in the area of Kercheval Avenue and Washington Road at 5 p.m. Oct. 17. Police said the driver didn’t have a valid license. The cyclist sustained minor injuries during the crash. The suspect was cited and then released, a police report states.
Firepit filched
PARK — Sometime between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Oct. 16, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a firepit from
the backyard of a residence in the 1400 block of Lakepointe Street. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
License plate removed
CITY — Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 17, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen the license plate off a 2023 Subaru while it was parked in Parking Lot 2 in The Village, in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.
Bike theft suspect sought
FARMS — Video surveillance captured the moment an unknown person is said to have stolen a hybrid-style gray and black bike with 26-inch wheels and a Cloud 9 seat and attached phone holder from the bike rack in front of a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at around 10:53 a.m. Oct. 13. The bike was attached to the bike rack with a lock. The suspect is seen on camera cutting off the bike lock and riding the bike across Mack Avenue into Detroit. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.
Intoxicated driver flees crash scene
WOODS — Police who responded to a crash scene in the 2200 block of Hollywood Avenue at midnight Oct. 24 said that the driver involved in the crash fled as they arrived. Officers followed the driver, who they said eventually stopped in the area of Ridgemont Road and Harper Avenue in Harper Woods. According to a police report, the driver — a 36-year-old St. Clair Shores woman — smelled of alcohol, had glassy and bloodshot eyes, and had difficulty speaking and explaining what happened, leading po-
lice to believe she was intoxicated. Police said the driver was “belligerent and difficult” with them and admitted having had “a little” to drink that evening at a club. She refused to take any field sobriety tests — including a preliminary breath test — so she was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol and a warrant was obtained to have her blood drawn at a local hospital to determine her blood alcohol content. Police said the driver remained belligerent during her visit to the hospital, being “combative” with hospital and security staff.
Fraud victim files police report
FARMS — An 82-year-old woman filed a report with police Oct. 22 after discovering that an unknown person had used her credit card to purchase a MacBook computer online for $1,758.96. The woman called her bank after seeing the fraudulent purchase on her account; the purchase is said to have been made Oct. 16. The woman said she contacted Apple — which sold the computer to the fraudster — to let the company know that the purchase was made fraudulently, and the representative she spoke to advised her to file a police report. The woman said neither Apple nor her bank would provide her with any additional information about the transaction. The woman’s credit card was canceled.
Unlocked bike taken
CITY — A neon green and yellow Batch bike valued at $200 was stolen from outside Maire Elementary during the afternoon of Oct. 11. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.
— K. Michelle Moran
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have a deep history of hockey and service in the armed forces.
“We said, ‘How can we pair those two passions together,’ and we created the Power Play for Heroes,” Sabatini said.
He said each year, the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association are fully on board
“They actually say it’s one of their marquee events throughout the year, their charity events,” Sabatini said.
Miller was a Detroit Red Wings hockey player from 2009 to 2017. He is also the current president of the Detroit Red Wings
Alumni Association. He’s been participating in the game on and off for around five years. He said he enjoys being part of a hockey game and supporting local charities.
“We have such a great partnership with Stahls’ group and a lot of them become friends, a lot of those guys,” Miller said. “And it’s just a fun game of hockey to go out there and raise a lot of money for our heroes and give back.”
He said when he joined the Red Wings alumni, they were already playing games with Stahls.
“The relationship and partnership has been there for a long time,” Miller said.
Miller said the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association started in 1960.
He said there’s a lot for fans to enjoy at
the game and donate to a great cause.
“I’m looking forward to this game,” Miller said. “I think I know the guys on our team are looking forward to it and we just really do value our partnership with the Stahls’ group and this game, the Power Play for Heroes game.”
Sabatini said prior to the game, veterans will be recognized and honored with a Stahls team jersey. Some of the veterans
who received a service dog attend the event as well.
As well as the game and signings from guests, there will also be auction items and memorabilia, face painting, raffle baskets and more.
For group tickets, contact Sabatini at paul@stahlsteam.com and for regular tickets, visit stahlshero25.eventbrite.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
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