SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY BUSINESS 12A
Schaap Center construction delays force cancellation of ‘White Christmas’
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE PARK — High
hopes for a happy holiday season for Grosse Pointe Theatre and its audiences were dashed Dec. 2 by news that the production
of “White Christmas” — which had been slated to run Dec. 5 to 21 at the new Schaap Center in Grosse Pointe Park — had to be canceled.
Unanticipated construction delays on the building — which had already led to the cancellation of a ticketed community event
Nov. 30 — mean that the Schaap Center isn’t ready to host shows or other events yet.
“It is very sad,” Grosse Pointe Theatre Board President Danielle Caralis said. “This cast and crew worked six months to put this on. … It’s so heartbreaking to not let them perform.”
Caralis said GPT did contact other venues in the area — including a high school in St. Clair Shores — but with school and community performances that had already been scheduled months in advance, there wasn’t a place that could accommodate the GPT
See SCHAAP on page 8A
‘It reminds me of a Hallmark movie’
FORD HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS FILLED WITH MAGIC OF THE SEASON
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores is welcoming visitors Home for the Holidays this month with the sights, sounds and flavors of the season.
On Thursdays through Sundays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. now through Dec. 21, guests can tour the lighted, decorated grounds and historical house. On select evenings, community vocal groups will greet attendees at the entrance with carols. There’s more music along
See FORD HOUSE on page 18A
Lights greet visitors as they approach the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House during Home for the Holidays tours.
Photo by John Martin, provided by Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
New business to fill vacant spot on Mack in Woods
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods is going to be getting a Tapper’s — but not the kind that sells fine jewelry.
A Tapper’s Gold Rush is slated to be coming to 21115 Mack Ave., south of Brys Drive and east of Helen Avenue. The business evaluates and purchases coins, bullion and other precious metal items. The business won’t be selling anything at the Woods location.
The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council — sitting as the Zoning Board of Appeals — was tasked during a meeting Nov. 17 with evaluating whether to grant the business a use variance for the building, as the city’s planners at McKenna felt that the business would fall under the category of a pawnshop, which would not be permissible. City Planner Laura Haw said the property is zoned for commercial use.
“The operation will primarily serve clients on an appointment basis,” Haw said.
By definition, she said, the proposed use is retail, but it would function more like an office use.
“We do not find that this use will be more intrusive than other (commercial uses). … We do not see this creating a burdensome impact on the surrounding neighborhood,” Haw said.
Mark Tapper, president of the Tapper’s family of businesses, clarified the nature of Tapper’s Gold Rush for the council.
“It is not a pawnshop,” Tapper said. “It is not a resale shop. … This is a professional, one-directional transaction.”
He added that they won’t have displays in the window and likened Tapper’s Gold Rush to a “small, professional office.”
“We aim to be a quiet, secure (business),” Tapper said.
He said they typically would have six to eight clients at the business per day; during a busy time, that could be 14 to 15 people per
See TAPPER’S on page 5A
BRIGHTENING UP THE HOLIDAYS
ABOVE: Grosse Pointe Shores Mayor Ted Kedzierski welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus to Shores City Hall for the annual Lighting of the Village event Nov. 30.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
ABOVE: The Brown sisters of Grosse Pointe Shores — 10-year-old Olivia and 7-year-old Sofia — meet Santa and Mrs. Claus inside Grosse Pointe Shores City Hall during Lighting of the Village Nov. 30.
RIGHT: Grosse Pointe Shores City Hall is decked out in festive lights.
NEWS & NOTES
4A/ GROSSE POINTE TIMES • DECEMBER 11, 2025
Free food available for seniors in need
Residents in the Grosse Pointes ages 60 and older who are experiencing food insecurity can sign up to receive a free box of fresh produce from Eastern Market, which they can pick up between 3 and 5 p.m. Dec. 18 from The Helm, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Registration is required for this event, as there is a limited number of boxes available. Those who’d like to receive a box need to provide their name, address, date of birth and phone number, and identification will be required when they come to pick up the box.
This is a drive-up pickup event. A similar event took place last month for Harper Woods seniors.
The boxes were made possible by donors to an emergency food insecurity fund at The Helm.
“Every community includes people across the economic spectrum, and the Grosse Pointes are no exception,” Helm Executive Director Krista Siddall said in a press release. “Even in a place often seen as more affluent, we know there are neighbors quietly in need. One of The Helm’s major supporters recognized this reality and stepped forward with a substantial gift to launch the fund, then encouraged others to join in. We are truly fortunate to have such compassionate and generous donors.”
To register for a box, or to donate to the food insecurity fund, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.
Artist featured in Liggett gallery
Liggett Merit Scholars named
Matteo Marciano, Catherine Van Culin and Eleanore Juip were recently named as recipients of the University Liggett School Merit Scholarship, a four-year, half-tuition award that, as a press release states, recognizes “exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for learning.”
The prestigious scholarship is open to applicants who will be entering ninth grade through Jan. 20. Scholarship applicants must also complete the admissions process for ULS by Jan. 20, including a campus visit and assessment. For more information about the scholarship, visit uls.org/affording-uls or call the admissions office at (313) 884-4444.
Local artist featured at Wayne State gallery
Through Dec. 19, artwork by Sandra Osip, of Grosse Pointe City, can be seen in the solo exhibition “Florescence” at the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit. Osip, a sculptor who holds degrees from WSU and Cranbrook Academy of Art, has received two Michigan Council of the Arts awards and a commission for the Detroit People Mover’s Fort/Cass station. Her artist statement notes that she “reimagines materials into strikingly surreal depictions of nature.” Her work has been shown nationally and is part of various collections, including those at the Detroit Institute of Arts and Ray-O-Vac. For more information, visit waynestategalleries.org.
HOLIDAY CONCERT GETS JAZZY
Work by acclaimed Grosse Pointe Farms artist Katie Ninivaggi is on view through Dec. 19 in the Manoogian Art Gallery at University Liggett School, 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. A painter and ceramist, Ninivaggi has received awards across the country for her explorations of water, light and botanical forms. She also teaches from her home studio. The gallery is open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or by appointment only on Saturdays. Admission is free. For more information, call (313) 884-4444.
The Sanctuary Choir at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will be joined by bassist Waldon Reed, drummer Jonathan Blanchette and guitarist Max Bowen for a performance of holiday carols reimagined by contemporary sacred jazz composer Will Todd during a concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 14. The concert is free and will be followed by a light reception. The public is welcome. For more information, call (313) 882-5330 or visit gpmchurch.org.
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day. Tapper’s Jewelry was founded nearly 50 years ago, in 1977.
The building’s owners, Anthony Miserendino and Jeff Rinke, of Commercial Properties Development of Michigan, said they put a new roof, windows, and heating and cooling system in the building after they acquired it about five years ago from a previous owner. It’s been vacant for about two years, they said; it was formerly home to a Verizon store.
“We have had a hard time leasing the building. … Mark Tapper’s business would be a great addition to the community and would be well received, I think, by the community,” Miserendino said. “It in no ways resembles a pawnshop.”
Miserendino and Rinke both grew up in the Woods.
“It was run down,” Miserendino said of
Correction:
the property when they acquired it. “Water was leaking into the roof.”
He said they both put a considerable amount of money into the building.
City Councilman Todd McConaghy moved that they approve the site plan without a use variance, because the business didn’t need one based on what Tapper said would be happening there.
“I don’t think it needs a variance,” McConaghy said. “It is a commercial use for that building.”
The council agreed, voting unanimously in favor of it.
After the meeting, Tapper said they hope to open in January. He said this will be their eighth location in metro Detroit.
“It’s a really great opportunity,” Tapper said.
He said people can also bring in broken jewelry, which can be melted down to make new jewelry.
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A caption in the Nov. 27 issue should have said that the former Bob’s Drugs in Grosse Pointe Woods is now occupied by Merchants Fine Wine & Spirits.
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NEW CATEGORIES ADDED TO FARMS BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — The theme for the 37th annual Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Advisory Commission’s Beautification Awards was, “A standard of excellence,” and winners more than lived up to that.
“We take this opportunity to celebrate your collective efforts in making this a great place to live, work and play,” City Councilwoman Sierra Donaven, the council liaison to the Beautification Advisory Commission, said during the ceremony Oct. 14 at the Pier Park community building.
City Councilwoman Beth Konrad-Wilberding, who was then the mayor pro tem, said she marveled as she walked around the city.
“This community understands beauty with great passion,” Konrad-Wilberding said.
Residential property awards went to Patty DiVirgil, of the 300 block of Moross Road; Jim and Joan Tobin, of the 100 block of Country Club Drive; Jay and Valerie Zingg, of the 100 block of Kenwood Road; Brian and Katherine Gorski, of the first block of Oldbrook Lane; Dennis and Me-
linda Curtis, of the 100 block of Cloverly Road; and Tony and Martha Cimmarrusti, of the 100 block of Lothrop Road.
The Tobins have lived in their home since the 1980s.
“We appreciate the award,” Jim Tobin said. “We love the Pointes.”
Jay Zingg said they were “humbled and
honored” to receive their award. He said he’s colorblind, so his wife is responsible for coordinating colors in their landscaping.
Similarly, Tony Cimmarrusti gave credit to his wife.
“She’s done such a fabulous job with our house and gardens,” he said. Commercial property awards were
given to 63 Kercheval Ave. — owned by Ed Russell — and Flyleaf Bookstore at 92 Kercheval Ave., owned by Lindsay Cotton. Both businesses are on the Hill.
Russell thanked the Farms Department of Public Works for maintaining the flowers and other elements.
Donaven said Flyleaf shows “timeless craftsmanship,” despite being a newer development.
“This literary landmark has become a cultural hub,” Donaven said.
Cotton said the store opened about two years ago. She acknowledged that the work took longer than expected.
“This was a passion project for me,” Cotton said. “It took forever, so thank you for your patience.”
A Nonprofit Organization Property Award was given to Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, at 16 Lake Shore Road, whose Trinity Terrace provides a lovely space for people to worship outdoors during warmer weather.
One of the new award categories this year was the Landscape Focal Point Award, which Donaven said spotlights proper-
Photo by K. Michelle Moran Members of the Grosse Pointe Farms Beautification Advisory Commission pose with winners of 2025 Beautification Awards Oct. 14 at the Pier Park community building.
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show and set, even if the set — which was finished at press time — could have been slightly modified. She said there were “only a handful” of places nearby that could have potentially served as alternate locations.
Notices to GPT season ticket holders and others who had purchased tickets for the show went out the evening of Dec. 2. Despite scheduling three weekends’ worth of productions — GPT shows in the past generally ran for two weekends — “White Christmas” was close to selling out, with roughly 3,500 tickets sold before they learned the theater wouldn’t be ready in time.
“We’re going to track down all of the people (who bought tickets) and make sure they get their money back in a timely manner,” Caralis said.
The news was a blow to Schaap Center personnel as well, including Executive Director Anne Bak Marine, who just started working in this role three weeks ago, after having been executive director for Eisenhower Dance Detroit, for which she was once a dancer and choreographer.
“It’s extremely disheartening and sad that ‘White Christmas’ has had to be canceled,” Bak Marine said. “As a performer myself and an arts administrator, I feel their pain. It redoubles my commitment to make (the new theater) the best it can be for Grosse Pointe Theatre.”
Bak Marine said it “wasn’t any one particular thing” that prevented the project from being done by now. Because the 49,000-square-foot building is being constructed to house a climate-controlled art gallery and state-of-the-art, 435-seat theater with a full proscenium and orchestra pit for stage productions and concerts, that has complicated the process. There’s a lot of sensitive lighting, audio and other equipment
that can only be installed under certain conditions.
“There’s so many specialized systems going in there that it just takes time,” Bak Marine said.
Ground was broken on the site — which includes some property in Detroit — circa spring 2023. Those involved with the project had hoped to open the Schaap Center in 2025.
Inventor and philanthropist Paul Schaap — president of the Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation — voiced his regret over this news in a Dec. 1 letter to Caralis and the GPT Board, citing “significant construction challenges.”
“Despite extensive efforts to keep our construction project on schedule, we have encountered unforeseen obstacles that have resulted in delays beyond our control. … I want to express how deeply saddened I am that these circumstances have impacted your organization, a beloved community institution that has enriched Grosse Pointe for 78 years,” Schaap wrote.
Recognizing that GPT had already spent money on materials for the set and costumes, as well as other expenses related to mounting this production, Schaap said in his letter he was personally committing $100,000 to GPT to help it navigate “the unexpected challenges posed by the cancellation and allow (GPT) to continue fulfilling (its) mission of bringing exceptional community theatre to our region.”
Bak Marine said they’re now focusing on trying to wrap up work on the structure in time for their next scheduled event, performances by Eisenhower Dance Detroit Jan. 24 and 25, and GPT’s production of “Pride and Prejudice,” slated to open Feb. 19. Bak Marine said she hopes the “community is patient as we prepare the space properly.”
When completed, the Schaap Center is
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
The Schaap Center remained under construction at press time. When completed, the Schaap Center will hold art exhibitions and performances by community, regional and national arts organizations.
GPCRDA audit with new firm goes smoothly
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — The financial records of the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Township Refuse Authority appear to be in good order.
Certified public accountant Lynn Gromaski, who handles the finances for the GPCRDA, shared the results of an audit of the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year — which ended on June 30 — with members of the GPCRDA Board during a meeting Nov. 11 in Grosse Pointe Shores. Gromaski said they received a “clean opinion” from their new auditor, CPA Rana M. Emmons at PSLZ PLLC, and there were no control issues reported.
GPCRDA Board Chair Peter Randazzo concurred.
“I looked over it,” Randazzo said. “It doesn’t look like there’s any red flags. It looks like it’s a clean audit.”
A clean or unmodified opinion is the highest rating auditors can give.
“In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements … present fairly, in all material aspects, the respective financial position of the business-type activities of the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority, Michigan, as of June 30, 2025, and the respective changes in its financial position and, where applicable, its cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,” the auditors wrote in their opinion letter.
This is the GPCRDA’s first new auditor since 2014. CPA Ramie Phillips Jr., of Rochester Hills, was their previous auditor, but he retired after last year’s audit.
The switch to a new firm “went really well,” Gromaski said. “I really liked working with (Emmons).”
Because a budgeted contribution last
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expected to host productions by community, regional and national arts organizations.
“Once we get across the finish line, it’s going to be amazing,” Bak Marine said. “I can’t wait to welcome people into the building.”
Besides the theater, the building will be home to art galleries, one of which will feature work from the private collection of Richard and Jane Manoogian. The Manoogians and Paul and the late Carol Schaap, all of Grosse Pointe Park, have been the major
year to the pension of $27,503 wasn’t needed — the pension system was overfunded and no contribution was required — the GPCRDA showed operating income in that amount.
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. The audit noted that the plan currently covers 14 retirees and one deferred member.
Because the GPCRDA’s pension system is closed — there are no longer any active employees contributing to it — they’re 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.
The GPCRDA had a fund balance of $820,304 as of June 30.
“It looks like our $3 administrative fee is still helping us to operate efficiently,” Gromaski said after the meeting. “We have enough to get by.”
On July 1, 2017, a higher administrative fee — which rose from $1 per ton of trash to $3 per ton — went into effect for the member communities, because the old fee was no longer covering expenses such as insurance and contributions to the pension system. Member communities have been paying the $3 per ton fee ever since.
The board voted unanimously to accept the audit.
The five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods make up the member communities of the GPCRDA, which handles trash disposal for the six cities.
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donors who’ve spearheaded this project since it was first conceptualized more than a decade ago.
If they can secure the rights to stage it, Caralis said GPT is exploring the possibility of remounting “White Christmas” during the 2026 holiday season, ideally with the current cast and crew, which numbers more than 100.
“I think there would be a lot of support for doing this a year from now,” Caralis said.
For more information about GPT, visit gpt.org. For more about the Schaap Center, visit schaapcenter.org.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
CRIME WATCH
Police complete DoorDash order
SHORES — Officers pulled over a 30-year-old Detroit man in the area of Lake Shore and South Deeplands roads for speeding — traveling 60 mph in a 35 mph zone — at 2:38 p.m. Nov. 15. Because the driver had an expired registration and lacked insurance, police needed to impound his vehicle. The driver — who was in the process of delivering a meal to an address on Sunningdale Drive for DoorDash — asked officers if they would complete the delivery, since he no longer had a vehicle. Officers agreed to bring the meal to the customer, who wasn’t far from the traffic stop, as a courtesy. The driver was cited and released at the scene.
Officers respond to injury accident
SHORES — Police responded to the scene of a personal injury accident in the area of Lake Shore Road and Fontana Lane at around 9:29 a.m. Nov. 5 after a 21-yearold Bloomfield Hills man is said to have driven his vehicle — a Ford Escape — inside a parked landscaping vehicle. Officers said they had to break the man’s passengerside window to get him out of the vehicle through the window. The driver, who was uninjured but still evaluated on the scene by
medics, told officers that he had been taking a video of the lake with his cellphone when he crashed, showing officers the video he recorded. Officers said they recovered orange traffic cones that the landscaping crew had apparently placed around the trailer that the driver pushed into the trailer with his vehicle. No one from the landscaping crew had been inside the trailer or landscaping truck when the accident occurred. The driver was cited for failure to stop within an assured clear distance and distracted driving causing an accident.
Speeder stopped
SHORES — Police said a 77-year-old St. Clair Shores man zipped past a patrol vehicle going about 50 mph in a 35 mph zone in the area of Lake Shore Road and Lake Shore Lane at around 5:43 p.m. Nov. 16. For reference, the public safety officer indicated in a report that he was driving 37 mph. The driver also failed to use his signal when changing lanes, police said. The driver was able to provide police with his license, registration and proof of insurance. He was given a warning, police said.
Larceny suspect sought
PARK — An unknown suspect stole two RedMax leaf blowers worth $500 from a vehicle parked in front of a home in the 1300 block of Berkshire Road at around 12:50 p.m. Nov. 26. The victim witnessed a male suspect leave the scene in a white Ram
FIRE BRIEFS
Fire extinguished
PARK — Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety officers responded to a home in the 700 block of Middlesex Road at 3 a.m. Dec. 1 on a report of a fire. They said a wood-burning stove was venting smoke into the house and the bottom of the stove had come apart inside the home. Officers were able to put out the fire. A special fan was used to clear smoke from the house.
Mutual aid provided during fire
SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department sent officers to respond to a house fire in the 2000 block of Hollywood Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods at around 6:09 p.m. Nov. 16. They were assisting their colleagues and providing additional manpower to address the fire, which is said to have happened while the owners were out of town. According to a report, fire was detected in a kitchen wall and fireplace. Officers were able to put out the blaze at around 6:49 p.m.
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Senior is a victim of fraud
SHORES — A 94-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores woman was the victim of fraud after an unknown person or persons made multiple withdrawals of various amounts from the woman’s checking account during the past 60 days. The woman’s financial manager filed a report with police Nov. 16 after spotting the withdrawals, which the financial manager told police seemed to have
been made by fake companies from across the country.
The financial manager told police that she believes the victim has been getting phone calls from scam artists asking for money and that the victim has been conned into giving them her checking account information. The manager said the victim’s bank and children had been notified about these fraudulent transactions, and the bank had refunded some of the transactions to the victim.
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SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY BUSINESS
MERRY CHRISTMAS From
Our Family to Yours
BY MARY GENSON genson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The Detroit area is filled with family-owned businesses that take pride in their work and build meaningful connections within the community.
As such they are crucial to the economy on a local, national and global level. According to the Conway Center for Family Businesses, 59% of the country’s employment is generated by family businesses, defined as those where two or more people from the same family own a majority stake.
Like every business venture, family businesses have their own set of pros and cons when it comes to running operations.
Keeping connection and history within the family
Matt Klopp, store manager at G.A. Fuchs Church Supply in Troy, owns the business with his brother, Greg. They are the third family to own the company since
Family businesses share experience, secrets to longevity
it opened in 1919.
“It’s a long-standing family business, and I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Klopp said.
He said owning the business with his brother has made it easier to keep in touch regularly.
“It is nice to have something that we can all do together and have something that bonds us,” Klopp said.
Because G.A. Fuchs Church Supply is run by a family, Klopp said that they highly value the connections they make with customers and employees.
“Even if they’re not part of our blood family, they’re still our family,” Klopp said.
Joe Allemon is in the third generation of Allemon’s at Allemon’s Landscape Center on Mack Avenue in Detroit — a business his grandfather started in 1929. Now, Allemon’s children operate the business, and sometimes, his grandchildren help out as well.
Allemon said the biggest benefit of run-
Founder, John L. Joseph and his wife Marguerite surrounded by family. The family tradition carries on with third generation family members Jeffrey Joseph as President, Lisa Joseph Ruggirello as Vice President and Trevor Joseph as fourth generation.
ABOVE: Fourth- and fifth-generation Allemons at work at Allemon’s Landscape Center on Mack Avenue in Detroit.
RIGHT: Joe Allemon Sr., father of Joe Allemon, on furlough in 1942 during World War II.
Photos provided by Joe Allemon
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ning a family business is “the privilege of being able to work with family members.” He sees his sons at work every day, and even his grandkids from time to time, which he said he does not take for granted.
The family business has also provided the opportunity to keep history alive at Allemon’s Landscape Center.
“It gives them a chance to hear the history that I remember and that I retained from my grandfather, who started this business,” Allemon said.
Allemon said the business has gone through several changes in the almost 100 years it has been operating. Passing on stories and history allows for the opportunity to compare and contrast the past and present.
The struggles of a family business
Though both family business owners have many positive things to say about the experience of running things, there are a few obstacles that can come up in a long-standing family business.
Klopp said he wears a lot of hats as a business owner, meaning he is hands on with everything having to do with the business.
“Sometimes it can get overwhelming, trying to play a role in every single aspect of the business,” Klopp said.
right, are the owners of G.A. Fuchs Church Supply.
LEFT: Matt Klopp is pictured in G.A. Fuchs Church Supply, which is located in Troy.
G.A. Fuchs Church Supply is closed on Sundays in order to give employees a guaranteed break every week to spend quality time with family.
While Klopp said this is a decision that he values, he can see how it could be considered a drawback from both a customer side and the business side.
When running a family business, Allemon said it is important to keep business and work talk at a minimum at home.
“Believe me, it always doesn’t happen that way,” Allemon said. “But it’s a goal that you kind of set to keep work at work.”
The secrets to the longevity of a family business
Allemon said the key to running a family business is communication and the ability to work through the tougher times.
“When times are good, things are easy,” Allemon said. “When the tougher times are there, that’s when it really comes down to brass tacks.”
Klopp said it is important to “love what you do.”
Though that advice can apply to anything, he said, “With a family business in particular, if you don’t love it, it can get really overwhelming,” Klopp said.
Fortunately, Klopp said he loves what he does.
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ABOVE: Matt Klopp, left, and Greg Klopp,
Photos provided by Matt Klopp
DEALING WITH HOLIDAY DEPRESSION
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — ‘Tis the season to be jolly, as the saying goes. But for individuals struggling with depression, the holidays can be an especially difficult time.
“It’s really common for people to feel the holiday blues,” said Asha Shajahan, a primary care physician specializing in family medicine at Corewell Health in Novi.
Ibrahim Sablaban, a psychiatrist with Metropolitan Behavioral Health — also part of Corewell Health — described two types of depression: clinical and non-clinical.
Clinical depression, Sablaban said, is a state where “things have gone awry (and) life has become nonfunctional,” while nonclinical depression is when one experiences a “depressed mood or feeling down (that) may not be a clinical illness but could be something to address.”
The holidays can exacerbate both conditions and be particularly challenging if a person has recently experienced the death of a loved one.
“It’s a time where you see everyone is
happy and joyful, and sometimes you don’t feel the same way,” Shajahan said. “There is the unrealistic expectation of perfection and joy that we put on ourselves.”
Sablaban agreed.
“Set realistic expectations for yourself,” Sablaban said. “Don’t oversell what the experience might be.”
Instead, prioritize the small things that matter and bring joy to your life, such as a conversation you had with someone where both of you were engaged and enjoyed the encounter. It doesn’t have to be the centerpiece of the event.
“Try to savor and cherish (the experience) and appreciate those for what they are,” Sablaban said.
To improve your mood, both doctors recommend staying away from alcohol and drinking plenty of water while eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
The holidays can be filled with excitement and unpredictability, so it’s important to ground oneself by maintaining a routine.
“You want to make sure the ebb and flow of life is very consistent for you,” Sablaban said.
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Get plenty of sleep each night — seven or eight hours. Wake up and go to bed at a consistent time and exercise regularly each day. The doctors also recommend getting outside during daylight, which helps elevates one’s mood. If getting outside during the day is not an option, Shajahan suggests trying a lux lamp rated at 10,000 lux of light.
“It basically mimics the natural daylight that helps regulate your mood and circadian rhythm,” she said. “This is a way of getting sun therapy without the harmful UV rays.”
Practice self-care by taking time to do things you enjoy. Being kind to yourself also includes avoiding situations that cause too much stress. Managing your spending habits and social commitments is also key.
“I think it’s really important to say ‘no’ to things,” Shajahan said. “I think we’re so used to trying to please everyone and saying ‘yes,’ and then over-extending ourselves.”
But don’t remain isolated; instead, give back and volunteer.
“Spending time with people who are in need can help with feelings of hopelessness
and social isolation,” Shajahan said.
The rates of suicide and depression rise during the holidays, with more people reporting their mood worsening during this time Sablaban said.
Many holiday songs and movies promote family togetherness and romance, which might be why people report an increased feeling of loneliness during the holidays.
“Half of adults under the age of 35 actually say they feel very lonely during the holidays,” Sablaban said.
If these strategies don’t yield results and the feeling of depression continues, you may want to seek help from a doctor, both physicians said.
Sablaban said those without insurance can access programs through religious organizations and independent clinics. If a person needs immediate help and thinks they may harm themselves or others, they can go to the emergency department of a hospital.
“They can get evaluated, assessed and receive appropriate treatment in an emergency capacity without being turned away,” Sablaban said.
ABOVE: The Detroit Fire Department clowns are a longtime favorite with parade attendees.
BELOW: The Redford Township Unicycle Club wows attendees with its members’ grace and skill.
Everybody loves a (milestone) parade!
Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City was lined with thousands of spectators who turned out to see the 50th anniversary edition of the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade Nov. 28.
ABOVE: Large floats that were featured in America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit like this one from IEP Urgent Care are a beloved part of the event.
LEFT: The marching band from the Detroit School of Arts was among the schools that participated in the parade.
The
LEFT: The proton pack of this member of Ghostbusters Detroit sprays what appears to be snow.
ABOVE:
Grosse Pointe South and Grosse Pointe North high school marching bands combined to perform Christmas classics along the parade route.
RIGHT: Santa Claus arrives in the Grosse Pointes.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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ties that are private and not generally visible to the public. One of the winners of this award was a home in the 200 block of Lake Shore Road owned by Scott and LanHuong Reilly, while the other was a garden at Grosse Pointe South High School — at 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd. — that’s tended to by the Grosse Pointe South Garden Club. The club only has three members, but they planted more than 100 tulip bulbs this year and installed ceramic tile art, thanks to their faculty adviser, Melissa Petz. Two of the student members — senior Harmon Meldrum and junior Caden Schmidt — were on hand to accept the award.
Meldrum said they were thankful for the honor.
“We just hope in the future we can continue to grow … and make Grosse Pointe Farms a continually more beautiful place.”
A second new honor, the Dennis DeCoster Award for Personal Stewardship, was given to Edward and Tammy DeWalls, who live in the 200 block of Mount Vernon Road. The award recognizes the contributions of the late DeCoster, who won two beautifi-
cation awards and a lifetime beautification award for his home and gardens. Neighbor and friend Karen Lawrence recalled DeCoster’s lush backyard oasis.
“It was like a sanctuary,” she said. “You didn’t even know you were in the city.”
Her son, Benjamin Lawrence, said DeCoster had treats for all the neighborhood dogs and knew their names. As the Lawrence family saw dogs continuing to stop by DeCoster’s home in search of treats, they placed a container with treats for the visiting canines.
“I miss him,” Benjamin Lawrence said. “I really do.”
Donaven said DeCoster gave her gardening advice that she took to heart.
“‘Make your garden a reflection of you,’” Donaven said DeCoster told her.
Donaven said the DeWalls’ landscaping shows “hands-on excellence and personal pride.”
“Every element honors the spirit of Dennis DeCoster — that nature has no days off,” she said.
Edward DeWalls said they didn’t know DeCoster personally, but they “always admired his home.”
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
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the way: Guests will hear beloved instrumental holiday songs playing from speakers along the path. Tours start every 30 minutes to avoid overcrowding; advance reservations are strongly encouraged, as some time slots sell out.
After touring the house, guests can get photos with Santa Claus in Santa’s Candy & Sweets Shoppe inside the house and visit the outdoor Mistletoe Market, where they can purchase concessions, collect around fire pits and find unique gifts at the pop-up shop — some exclusive to the event.
Every ticket holder will get a complimentary cup of hot cocoa at the tent next to the Visitor Center.
Attendees on a recent evening were pleased with the experience.
“It reminds me of a Hallmark movie when I come,” said Robin McNeil, of Harrison Township.
Maggie Bloomer, of Harrison Township, said she usually goes on one of these tours each year.
“It’s always lovely,” Bloomer said.
Others echoed that sentiment.
“They really go all out,” said John Glaeser, of Grosse Pointe City.
By staggering admission times and limiting ticket sales, attendees don’t end up in a crush of people.
“It’s never chaotic,” Director of Communications & Engagement Tommy Karr said.
“It’s a gentle holiday experience.”
Visitors to the main house will notice that holiday decor is present but not overwhelming. A tree in the main hall, near the entrance, features slender oval bulbs in shades of pink and purple that were handblown at the Ford Motor Co. River Rouge plant in 1949 for a Christmas party hosted by Eleanor Ford. Decorations in the gallery room replicate what attendees of that party would have seen.
“Eleanor was all about understated elegance,” said Lisa Worley, director of material culture at the Ford House.
Karr said the holiday indoor/outdoor tours — which have gone by different monikers over the years — typically draw about 7,500 visitors each year.
“It’s been very popular,” Karr said.
Along with twinkling white lights throughout the property, visitors will find colorful lights and decor around the playhouse.
“It’s evolved to embrace more playfulness, and it’s leaned into more family friendliness in what was once a family home,” Karr said.
RIGHT: Colorful lights and decorations surround the playhouse on the
Karr said this is the third year they’ve offered Home for the Holidays. This year, there’s a different route, which has enabled them to add light tunnels.
The milelong outdoor path includes gravel, grass, wood chips and pavement. Attendees should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
“At its heart, Ford House has always been a home, a place of connection between people, nature, and beauty,” Ford House
President and CEO Mark Heppner said in a press release. “Eleanor Ford gifted this estate to the community with the hope that it would enrich the lives of future generations. That sense of welcome is especially meaningful at Christmastime, when families gather, light glow, and the season fills the estate with comfort and joy.”
Home for the Holidays tickets cost $22 for adults, $12 for children ages 3 to 12 and they are free to children ages 2 and younger. Friends of Ford House tickets cost $18 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. The Ford House is located at 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores. For tickets or more information, visit fordhouse.org or call (313) 884-4222.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
ABOVE LEFT: A tree in the main hall of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is decked with delicate glass bulbs that were hand-blown at the Ford Motor Co. River Rouge plant in 1949.
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
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DEC. 13
Breakfast with Santa: 9-10 a.m., SideStreet Diner, 630 St. Clair Ave. in Grosse Pointe City
French Christmas at the Strait: Celebrate season with traditional music, dancing, treats and visit from Père Noël, also tour of Basilica of Ste. Anne de Détroit, 1-6 p.m., 1000 St. Anne St., rendezvousdetroit.org
DEC. 13 & 20
Meet Santa: Also visit his workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, lower level of Apple Blossom Baby & Kids, 17110 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City
DEC. 14
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus: 1-3 p.m., Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., detroithistorical. org/events/visit-santa-mrs-claus
Menorah in the D: Hanukkah event features lighting of 26-foot-tall menorah, live entertainment, festive food, family activities, giveaways, presentations from local dignitaries and more, 5-7 p.m., Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, menorahinthed. com
DEC. 16
‘Christmas on Lakeshore’ concert: Hear a capella music from Noteworthy and The Grunyons, 7:30-9
p.m., Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, 211 Moross Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, bookus@thegrunyons.com, christmasonlakeshore.com
DEC. 18
Merry & Bright Holiday Dinner: New event includes three-course meal and live music by singer Ben Sharkey, for ages 21 and older, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (8 p.m. for concert only), The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, see menu at warmemorial. org/events/merry-bright
DEC. 19
Christmas Concert Over the Cove: Hear singer Vanessa Carr, ticket includes one drink and access to dessert buffet, 7-9 p.m., Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, (313) 8844222, tickets@fordhouse.org, fordhouse.org/events/ christmas-concert-over-the-cove
DEC. 21
Brunch with Santa: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, (313) 884-4222, tickets@fordhouse.org, fordhouse.org/ events/brunch-with-santa
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Homes for the Holidays at Ford House: Milelong walk through lighted gardens and decorated main resi-
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
dence, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays until Dec. 21, also carolers on select dates, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, (313) 884-4222, tickets@ fordhouse.org, fordhouse.org/events/home-for-theholidays-at-ford-house
‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’: Presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre - Mainstage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 21, Schaap Center, 15001 E. Jefferson Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, (313) 881-4004, gpt.org, read story at candgnews.com
‘Mackers the Elf’: Mystic Heroes Theatre and Planet Ant Theatre present “hilariously twisted take on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth,’” 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 12-21, Planet Ant - Ant Hall Stage, 2320 Caniff St. in Hamtramck, planetant.com
Cookies with Santa: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays and noon-3 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 20, Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, (313) 884-4222, tickets@fordhouse.org, fordhouse.org/ events/cookies-with-santa
Ice skating: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays-Saturdays, The Rink at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, see holiday hours and 2026 dates at downtowndetroit. org/experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink
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: See “Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown,” “Detroit Red Wings Photographer Spotlight,” “Hudson’s Holidays,” “Automotive Showplace,” “100 Years Unbound, The Power of Aging,”“Heroes Vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story,” “Alvin’s & Ralph Rinaldi’s Letterpress Art” and more on display, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., detroithistorical.org/exhibitions
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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