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CITY — The work of the late Brian Colter — the forester for Grosse Pointe City, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park — can be seen throughout the communities in the trees he planted over the last three decades. But one of Colter’s final gifts to the community can now be found inside Grosse Pointe City Hall. A segment of tree trunk from a more than 250-yearold white oak on Washington Road killed by a windstorm on July 26, 2023, that Colter carefully sliced out and finished occupies a specially made stand. City Councilman Seth Krupp, the council liaison to the city’s Urban Forestry Commission, said Colter called the trunk slice “a cookie,” and it shows the tree rings that trace the tree’s age — it’s older than the United States. Working with local historian Katie Doelle, Krupp said they overlaid the cookie with dates of important historical events in Grosse Pointe City over the past 250 years. The cookie was unveiled to the Grosse Pointe City Council during a meeting Dec. 15. Colter had created a similar historical display using a cookie from a very old tree in Grosse Pointe

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A press release from organizers of the auto show states that the exhibit is aimed at sparking curiosity, creativity and career inspiration for the next generation of automotive and mobility leaders. “Serving as a high-energy and family-fun gateway into the show, the new atrium activation reflects Detroit’s role as a global hub for mobility, technology and innovation — while intentionally creating hands-on See AUTO SHOW on page 7A

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SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores City Councilman Robert “Bob” Barrette wasn’t the most vocal person around the table, but he did possess the kind of quiet but dogged determination that gets things done. Seeing the seawall along Lake St. Clair crumble more and more each year, he became an advocate for its repair, even as Wayne County officials initially balked at the costly project, saying it was up to the cities, and not the county, to maintain it — despite the fact that the country maintained jurisdiction over the road — Lake Shore — that was protected by the seawall.

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Gardening group to hold meeting The nonprofit Grosse Pointe Garden Center, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, will host a meeting to talk about its programs for the coming year and feature professional gardener Alaine Bush talking about the group’s history from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. This event is free but registration is required and can be made by visiting gpgardencenter.org.

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The second annual Day of Hope and Advocacy event — which is free and open to the public — will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 19 at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms. The event — which takes place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — is a chance for the community to honor MLK’s legacy through art, music, open mic sessions, yoga and a community chili potluck. Local organizations will have information tables set up where participants can learn about social issues. “It was really fun and meaningful last year, and so we are expanding the program slightly for 2026,” said Lori Zurvalec, of Grosse Pointe City, chair of the GPCC arts ministry, via email.

Children as well as adults are welcome. Art supplies will be provided. Zurvalec is co-chairing this event with GPCC’s the Rev. Richard Yeager-Stiver; Judge Nicole Castka, of Wayne County Circuit Court; and Kelli Wereley. Local candidates for office are expected to be on hand as well to talk about issues such as justice, community growth and equality. “Our goal is to create a space where people of all backgrounds can connect, express, and act — a day rooted in Dr. King’s vision of unity and equality,” Wereley said in a press release. This is a drop-in event, so people can come and go at any time. No registration is needed. For more information, call (313) 884-3075 or email office@gpcong.org or arts@ gpcong.org.

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CITY — A Grosse Pointe City-based nonprofit is hoping to host gaming events to raise money to expand its work and the young people it serves. James Doerer, of Grosse Pointe City, came before the Grosse Pointe City Council Dec. 15 to seek approval recognizing the nonprofit that he co-founded with two friends, Terrence Lane II and Miles Dearing, Doer Football Skills & Recruitment Camp. Although Doerer said the gaming events — bingo and poker nights — wouldn’t take place in Grosse Pointe City, because the nonprofit was based in the city, he needed council recognition to submit an application to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. “The specific regulator of (these) events is the state,” City Attorney Chuck Kennedy said. “The state is looking for a soft endorsement from the council that this is an organization you believe is worthy.” Kennedy said the city would incur no liability from recognizing Doer Football Skills & Recruitment Camp.

Doerer, a Grosse Pointe South High School graduate, said he and his fellow camp founders are former college and professional football players who organized their nonprofit to work with middle school and high school athletes to educate them about college enrollment, recruitment, likeness laws and more to better prepare them for college sports and life after football. They also work with student athletes to improve their football skills and build character through clinics and mentoring. The nonprofit’s tagline is, “Be more than football.” “Our biggest goal is to give kids the blueprint to be successful … and show them the plethora of resources available (to them),” Doerer said. There are registration fees for the camps; organizers said they try to keep the fees low so that more students can participate, and they offer scholarships and grants as well to students who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. Doerer said participants hail from the Grosse Pointes, Detroit and other communities. Donors and local businesses provide sponsorships, but the nonprofit is hoping to

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ing Dec. 16 in which Mayor Ted Kedzierski presented him with a proclamation. Barrette noted that during one election, he won by a single vote. “It’s been a pleasure,” Barrette told the council and other meeting attendees. “(The Shores is) a great city to work in and live in.” Barrette — who earned a degree in business and marketing from what was then Detroit Mercy College — spent more than 30 years in the U.S. Army and then the Reserves, and also simultaneously worked his way up the ranks at DTE Energy, starting out digging holes for electrical poles and ending his 40-year career as DTE’s operations manager. Barrette has lived in the Shores since 2001. He and his wife, Martha, joined the Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Foundation — a nonprofit that raises funds for city projects and amenities — in 2006. During his council tenure, Barrette served as mayor pro tem from 2019 to 2021, was on the Finance Committee and Infrastructure Committee, and was the council liaison to The Helm at the Boll Life Center,

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Former Grosse Pointe Shores City Councilman Robert Barrette stands with Mayor Ted Kedzierski after Barrette is honored for his years of service during a Dec. 16 City Council meeting. Pointe Area Assisted Transportation Services, the Election Commission and the Department of Public Works. Barrette said his time on the council

was “very satisfying,” and considered most of his fellow council members friends as well as colleagues. “We got as much done as we could,” Barrette said. Barrette refuses to take credit for anything that’s been accomplished in the Shores during his time as an elected official. “Everything was done (with) a group of people,” Barrette said. During an Oct. 21 Shores City Council meeting, Planning Commission Chair Mary Matuja weighed in on Barrette’s work as the council liaison. “I have enjoyed working with you,” Matuja told Barrette. “It’s been an honor. … You certainly will be missed. Thank you for all that you’ve done.” Barrette’s fellow council members also praised his work for the city during the October meeting, which was Barrette’s last session as a council member. “You are going to be missed, not only on the council, but on the Finance Committee,” said City Councilwoman Sandra Cavataio, chair of the Finance Committee. City Councilman John Seago thanked Barrette for his service on council and to the city. “You’ve done a great job,” Seago said.

City Councilwoman Danielle Gehlert offered kudos to Barrette as well. “You’ve been such a gentleman,” Gehlert said. “I’ve really enjoyed working with you.” Mayor Ted Kedzierski echoed that sentiment. “Bob’s been very respectful, very civil, very professional,” he said. “You’re going to be missed. Kedzierski urged Barrette to remain involved in the city. Barrette hopes to continue to be a liaison between the city and local senior organizations like PAATS. Barrette, 80, is the longest-serving council member since the Shores transitioned from being a village to being a city in 2009. While he’ll continue to be active with the city, Barrette has other things he’d like to do now that he no longer has council responsibilities. “I told my wife it’s time we take a few trips,” said Barrette, who has visited numerous spots in the Caribbean and South America. After going to all 48 contiguous states, Barrette wants to add Alaska and Hawaii to the mix. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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METRO DETROIT — When starting a business, entrepreneurs think about all aspects that will make it successful: daily operations, building a customer base, hiring employees, managing cash flow, city zoning ordinances and much more. After navigating over the hurdles, making it through the first year feels like a milestone.

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Bricks & Minifigs Novi, located at 49881 Grand River Ave., in Wixom, opened Sept. 21, 2024. In that first year, the store owners learned a lot about what worked and what improvements can be made. “I think what got us through is our positive attitude and amazing customers,” said Cara Suksi, who created the store with her husband Kevin. “We have so many repeat customers. They’re so supportive. They take part in some of our events

we’ve done. It’s hard to walk in our store and not have a huge smile on your face.” Bricks & Minifigs Novi is every Lego fan’s dream. “We sell everything Legos. We sell new and boxed Legos. We sell bulk Legos including bins,” Cara said. “Legos are made well. They don’t lose their value. They always fit together.” The Suksis own Bricks & Minifigs Novi with two other partners: Cathy Drapeau, who is Cara Suksi’s mother, and Sean Krabach. Everyone took on different roles to make the store a success. Kevin, who still works his full-time job outside the family business, takes care of the finances for Bricks & Minifigs Novi and assists with the inventory. Cara handles the marketing, events and birthday parties. Krabach is responsible for the inventory, and Drapeau was put in charge of human resources. Cara and Kevin’s teenage son Jack also helps out, along with a group of dedicated staff members. Kevin always had an interest in Legos. Cara said he’d buy See BUSINESS on page 13A

Bricks & Minifigs Novi, located at 49881 Grand River Ave., in Wixom, opened Sept. 21, 2024. The store sells all things Lego, and owners are enjoying getting to know their customers while offering products that are popular with the clientele. Photo provided by Cara Suksi

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WATCH Wanted man arrested after soliciting

FARMS — A 23-year-old Eastpointe man was arrested after he was spotted knocking on doors in the 400 block of Moran Road, where he was reportedly going door to door with a snow shovel in search of shoveling work at around 10:45 a.m. Jan. 2. The man reportedly admitted to police he was seeking shoveling customers and said he already shoveled snow for someone in the area. Police told the man that soliciting is against city ordinances. The man was unable to produce any identification and when asked for his name and address, police said, he gave them a fake name and address. When warned that providing false information could lead to his arrest, police said the man gave them his actual name and address. Police said they then discovered that the suspect was wanted on warrants out of St. Clair Shores, Warren, Hazel Park and Detroit, and Detroit police had requested a homicide warrant against the suspect. The man was arrested on the warrants.

Vehicle theft attempted

PARK — Sometime before 6 a.m. Dec. 31, an unknown person is said to have tried to steal a 2020 Kia Soul while it was parked in the 600 block of Barrington Road. A police report indicates that one of the windows was smashed out and the ignition was damaged. Police said nothing appeared to have been taken from inside the vehicle. Anyone with more information can call (313) 8227400.

Suspect sought for vehicular crime

CITY — An unknown person or persons are said to have broken out the back driver’s side window on a 2020 Ram truck during the overnight hours of Dec. 29 while the vehicle was parked in the 800 block of Lincoln Road. Police said the person or persons were either trying to remove the vehicle’s infotainment console or steal the truck itself. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Vehicle windows broken

CITY — Police said an unknown person or persons smashed out the back passenger-side windows of five vehicles while they were parked on the street in the 16800 and

16900 blocks of St. Paul Street during the overnight hours Jan. 10-11. Nothing was missing from the vehicles and police said it didn’t appear that any of the vehicles had been entered. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Panhandler faces assault and battery charges

FARMS — Police were called to a gas station in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue at around 1:34 p.m. Jan. 2 regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance, harassing customers and refusing to leave the property. The suspect — a 31-year-old River Rouge man — is said to have started walking away from the gas station as police arrived. Police approached the suspect, who they said didn’t want to talk to them. He told police he had left the gas station after asking a customer for $1, but police informed the suspect that the city has an ordinance that prohibits begging for money. Police said the suspect refused to give them his name, even though he was told he would only face a trespassing charge and be sent on his way. When asked again for his name, the suspect allegedly said, “Figure it out,” according to a police report. Police arrested the suspect and said they found a debit card belonging to someone else in the suspect’s front coat pocket. The suspect is said to have spit on officers while in custody and told one of the officers he wanted to fight with him. The suspect is facing multiple possible charges, including possession of another person’s financial transaction device, disorderly person, interference with a police officer and assault and battery.

Debit card disappears

CITY — A debit card belonging to a patient at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital was stolen from his room Dec. 18 and used to make a series of fraudulent charges, a police report states. Police said someone made charges totaling about $1,300 before the patient realized the card was missing. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Larceny from vehicle reported

FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 11 p.m. Dec. 29 and 5:30 a.m. Dec. 30, an unknown person is said to have stolen the infotainment system of a black 2026 Ram truck while it was parked at a home in the 300 block of Kerby Road. The thief is said to have broken into the vehicle to remove the infotainment system, which police said is valued at $1,500. These systems have been the target of crooks across metro De-

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WOODS — Sometime before 9 a.m. Dec. 29, an unknown person is said to have entered an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the 2300 block of Allard Avenue and stolen a loaded 9 mm Smith & Wesson pistol from the glove compartment. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

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CITY — Between the hours of 5 p.m. Jan. 3 and 6 p.m. Jan. 4, an unknown person cut off the catalytic converter of a 2004 Honda while the vehicle was parked at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Intoxicated driver fails to yield to ambulance

FARMS — Police said they pulled over a 44-year-old Detroit man in the area of Mack and Warren avenues at 9 p.m. Jan. 4 after he failed to pull to the side of the road for an ambulance that was rushing a patient to a nearby hospital with lights and sirens on. Police said the driver — who was in a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus — is said to have stopped in the middle of the intersection at Mack Avenue and Moross Road, nearly causing the ambulance to collide with it. Police said the driver acknowledged his license was revoked, but he was working to have it reinstated. They said the driver smelled strongly of alcohol, although he said he had only consumed a single beer at around 1 p.m. A preliminary breath test showed that the driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.19% — more than twice the legal limit. The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated. When police inventoried the contents of his vehicle prior to impounding it, they said they found an empty plastic cup in the center console that smelled of alcohol, as well as an empty bottle of Angry Orchard Rose and a large empty bottle of New Amsterdam vodka in a plastic bag on the back seat.

Vehicular vandalism caught on video

WOODS — An unknown person was captured on a surveillance camera throwing a ketchup bottle and eggs at a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 500 block of Perrien Place at around 10 p.m. Dec. 29.

FARMS — An unknown person or persons are said to have stolen five rings — valued at a total of more than $21,000 — from the bedroom of a home in the 200 block of Kercheval Avenue sometime between Dec. 11 and 29. The victim told police she believes one or both of the two men who delivered a mattress to her home Dec. 11 might have been responsible for the theft, as they had access to the bedroom where the jewelry box was located, and she wasn’t in the room with them the whole time they were there. The victim was gone on vacation between Dec. 21 and 29, but there were no signs of forced entry at the home during that time, nor did home security footage show anyone entering the home. The victim told police she checks the jewelry box and knows the rings were in the box Dec. 11, prior to the mattress delivery. The case was under investigation at press time. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Customer causes disturbance

FARMS — Police were called to a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at 7:58 a.m. Jan. 6 after a customer is said to have started yelling and causing a disturbance. According to a police report, the customer — a 30-year-old Detroit woman — wanted to purchase a single bottle of alcohol from a four-pack container and when the store manager said she couldn’t buy the bottle individually, the customer became irate. The manager told police the customer grabbed the bottle from her and “was verbally harassing her,” the police report states. Police issued the customer a trespassing warning.

Speeder found to be intoxicated

FARMS — A 38-year-old Eastpointe woman was pulled over in the area of Mack Avenue and Cook Road at around 9:50 p.m. Jan. 8 after she was clocked on radar as traveling 56 mph in a 35 mph zone. The driver is said by police to have gotten emotional after she was unable to locate her license, which she said she might have left in a coat pocket at home. She denied having consumed any alcohol, but police said she appeared confused and failed field sobriety tests, including a preliminary breath test, which showed she had a blood alcohol content of 0.12% — over the legal limit. She was arrested for operating while intoxicated and her vehicle was impounded. — K. Michelle Moran

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Park after it came down many years ago. It remains on view at Park City Hall. Colter died at his Grosse Pointe Park home March 15, 2025, at the age of 57. Krupp said Colter was responsible for planting “the beautiful sycamores” on both sides of Jefferson Avenue in the city. “As you look around and see the trees in our community, those were the work of Brian and others who came before him,” Krupp said. “He had a huge impact on this community.” Colter started working for the City shortly after the Urban Forestry Commission was established in 2016. Krupp referenced a Greek proverb that reads, “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” “I think Brian’s work really embodied that,” Krupp said. The cookie displays another famous tree quote, which Krupp said was Colter’s favorite: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” In a move that would have made Colter proud, the community’s tree fundraising program, ReLeaf of Grosse Pointe, has an ambitious goal for planting more trees this year. “We are launching a pretty significant capital campaign (in 2026),” Urban Forestry Commission Chair Rick Whitney said. The Urban Forestry Commission is hoping to raise about $65,000 to plant 250 trees in the city this year, he said. That number was chosen because 2026 is the 250th birthday of the United States gaining independence from England. Whitney said that this past summer, the Urban Forestry Commission surveyed the city for city-owned spaces that could use trees and determined there was a need for

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Grosse Pointe City forester Brian Colter sliced and preserved this section of the trunk of a deceased white oak that was more than 250 years old. The section — called a “cookie” — now marks milestones in the city’s history over the last 250 years. about 500 more trees. “We want no one to have to wear a hat unless it’s cold out,” said Whitney, referring to creating an overarching tree canopy across the city. Those who want to support the 2026 initiative can send checks to the nonprofit City of Grosse Pointe Foundation; Krupp said checks should be made out to the foundation but should read ReLeaf Fund in the subject line. Donations can be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to City of Grosse Pointe Foundation, 17147 Maumee Ave., Grosse Pointe City, MI 48230. For more information or to make a donation online, visit grossepointecity.org.

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was promoted to lieutenant Nov. 18 during a Grosse Pointe Shores City Council meeting. Mayor Ted Kedzierski administered the oath of office to him, and his daughters — Sydney, Shea and Sage — pinned his new badge on his uniform as fellow officers, family and friends — including his wife, Caroline — looked on. “We’re very proud to promote him tonight,” Shores Public Safety Director Kenneth Werenski said. Wilson, 36, started his career as an emergency medical technician for Medstar in 2010. He graduated from Medstar’s paramedic program in 2013. In 2014, Wilson became a firefighter for Macomb Township. Wilson, who lives in St. Clair County, was promoted to sergeant in 2022. He said he was honored to receive this new promotion. “It means a lot,” Wilson said. “I worked hard for it. I’ve just really enjoyed serving the residents of Grosse Pointe Shores.” Wilson has taken on a multitude of responsibilities in the department, including managing the property room, being a member of the detective bureau and a field training officer, and serving as one of three fire instructors. “Ryan is a huge leader in our department,” Werenski said. “He’s very respected. … He’s a good fa-

ther. He’s a good husband. He’s a good son. He’s a great person.” Former Shores Public Safety Director John Schulte, who hired Wilson, was present for the promotion. Schulte said some of the candidates for the position when Wilson applied were fully certified as firefighters and police officers — Wilson wasn’t certified for police work yet — but Wilson rose above the others nonetheless. “I saw something in Ryan,” Schulte said. “He was a phenomenal interview. He knew the meaning of the word service. … I’ve interviewed hundreds of new hires. There’s something that stands out (about some of them).” Wilson isn’t just well regarded in his own department. “He’s very well respected throughout Grosse Pointe,” Schulte said. Several Shores council members congratulated Wilson, including Councilman John Seago. City Councilman John Dakmak said they were very proud of their Public Safety Department. “Promotions within our Public Safety Department are always nice to see,” Dakmak said. Coste, who worked on the same shift as Wilson for much of Wilson’s career, said Wilson is “the perfect candidate to be in the position he’s in.” “He keeps his word,” Coste said of Wilson. “He’s a good guy. He’s driven. He always wants to learn. … I’m happy for him.”

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services,” Coste said. The Shores is unusual in that its public safety officers are trained not only as firefighters and police officers, but also as either EMTs or paramedics, because the city operates its own ambulance. Retired Shores Public Safety Director Gary Mitchell is the person who hired Coste. “Ron was very well qualified and gave us the feeling he wanted to stay (in the Shores) — and he did,” Mitchell said. “Ron went beyond what he was expected to do.” Werenski became a sergeant after four years in the department and Coste got assigned to his platoon. He worked closely with Coste during Coste’s 25-year career.

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“You can rely on him,” Werenski said. “He and I were on the same page. We were wired the same way.” Upon the promotion of Shores Public Safety Sgt. Ryan Wilson to lieutenant Nov. 18, Mayor Ted Kedzierski said it was bittersweet — officials were happy to see the wellregarded Wilson rise through the ranks, but the mayor said the city would “really miss” Coste. “Ron Coste was a great guy,” Kedzierski said. Werenski is grateful the younger members of the Public Safety Department got to work with Coste and learn from him. “When I think of Ron Coste, I think of his leadership,” Werenski said. “One of the things he enjoyed about the job was working with the new people. He became a good mentor, someone people could approach.

He was well liked. He was respected. He was very approachable.” Coste relished working with the department’s new hires. “I think one of the most rewarding things is being able to pass that knowledge along,” Coste said. “It’s a good group of people to work with. It takes a special person to provide any of those three (emergency) services, so, to me, it takes that much more of a special person to provide all of those three services in a small community.” Coste, who worked in one or more areas of public safety for 33 years, has had some injuries on the job. After his last large fire left him completely spent, he knew it was time to retire. “It made me realize life’s too short to continue doing something my body is telling me I shouldn’t continue to do,” Coste said.

A father of two grown children and grandfather of two, Coste hopes to spend more time with family. His daughter is getting married in June. In addition, Coste and his wife, Jennifer, want to travel. “This job is such a commitment and it’s so time-consuming and it so occupies your brain … I missed out on a lot of things with my kids,” Coste said. He said he wants to make up for some of that lost time now and enjoy more time with his grandchildren. And while he’ll no longer be getting calls in the middle of the night or on a holiday to come in for an emergency, Coste said he’s still just a phone call away for any officers who have questions or need advice. “I explained to those guys, my phone is still on,” Coste said. “Don’t hesitate to call.”

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WAYNE STATE TO HOST BORN IN DETROIT BASEBALL CAMP BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Registration is open for all four sessions of the Born in Detroit Baseball Camp that will be held at the Wayne State University athletics campus on Jan 31 and Feb 7. The sessions will be broken up by position and age and will all take place at Harwell Field and the Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene Sr. Athletic Facility. “This event is a great opportunity for our programs to connect with the motivated participants and empower them by providing both educational and impactful experiences that will help their development and carry over to their high school and youth baseball seasons,” Wayne State University head coach Ryan Kelley said in a press release. “Our dedicated coaches, staff, team and partners like Born in Detroit help make this opportunity come together.” Sessions one and two will focus on pitching development and will be held on Jan 31. Session one will be for ages 8-13 and will take place from noon to 2 p.m., and ses-

SPORTS sion two will be for ages 14-18 and will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The pitching development sessions will focus on arm care, strength and conditioning education, drills and bullpens. Participants will also have the opportunity to work with current Wayne State University baseball players and members of the Wayne State coaching staff, who will also lead classroom instruction. Sessions three and four will focus on hitting and offensive development and take place on Feb 7. Session one will be for 8- to 13-year-olds and will be held from noon to 2 p.m., and session four will be for ages 14-18 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wayne State will provide detailed hitting instruction; strength, speed and flexibility education; instruction on the mental aspects of hitting; and base running drills. According to Wayne State’s press release on the camp, participants can anticipate a high volume of repetitions in a fun atmosphere hosted by Wayne State players and staff. “The baseball camp at Wayne State is

Wayne State University baseball players and coaches speak to participants during a Born in Detroit baseball camp. Photo provided by Wayne State University

an extraordinary opportunity for Born IN Detroit to support our city’s youth and foster the development of the next generation of players.”Anthony Tomey, co-owner of Born in Detroit, said in the press release. Tomey was a standout pitcher who played for Detroit Catholic Central and Eastern Michigan University before being drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 30th round of the 2003 MLB Amateur Draft. He then played minor league baseball for the Tigers and Dodgers organizations until 2008. “We’re honored to help young athletes

build their skills and confidence on the baseball field,” Tomey said in the release. The Born in Detroit brand was trademarked in 2015 by brothers Michael and Anthony Tomey, and brothers George and Alex Bourkoulas. The brand has officially licensed apparel for the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings and Pistons as well as a handful of local colleges. All participants will receive a Born in Detroit T-shirt. The cost for each baseball session is $75. Register for sessions at WayneStateBaseballCamps.com.

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Puzzle Palooza: Compete in teams of two (500 piecepuzzle), four (1,000) or family of six or less (350), prizes awarded in each category, take puzzles home after, 6-9 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/events

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‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf’: Play features poetry, music, dance and storytelling, 8 p.m. Jan. 16 and 3 and 8 p.m. Jan. 17, produced by The Chocolate Box Theater Company in partnership with Planet Ant Theatre, Ant Hall, 2320 Caniff St. in Hamtramck, planetant.com

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Trivia night: Compete in teams of six or be placed with group, 6-8 p.m., Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, events continue Feb. 19 and March 19, (313) 8844222, tickets@fordhouse.org, fordhouse.org/events VetConnect Seminar Series: Hear Lindell Holm of Michigan Veterans Trust Fund and Eric Crawford and Russell Sayles of Great Lakes National Cemetery discuss emergency services and burial and cemetery benefits offered in state, 6-7:30 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms,

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tive performances for young kids, themes include We LOVE the Olympics! Feb. 14 and Red, White & Blue Celebration March 14, 9-11 a.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-7511, warmemorial.org/events

JAN. 29

Your Old Mansion lecture series: Celebrate 250th birthday of United States with talks about Valentine’s Day through the centuries Feb. 15, history of mapping Michigan March 8 and Revolutionary War March 29, 2 p.m., presented by Grosse Pointe Artists Association, Alger House at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, grossepointeartcenter.org/events

warmemorial.org/events A Toast to America at 250: Tea and Treasures program features music by Detroit Opera’s resident artists, buffet and selection of fine wines, 3-5 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/events ‘Creating a U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail’: Lecture about recreational corridor that would link existing trail networks in United States and connect to Canada’s established trail, 7-8:30 p.m., Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, (313) 884-4222, tickets@fordhouse. org, fordhouse.org/events

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Ford House After Dark: Take guided tour to learn about architecture and collections in main residence and lives of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, also enjoy specialty drink and receive keepsake, 6:30-8 and 8:30-10 p.m., 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, events continue March 19 and April 16, (313) 884-4222, tickets@fordhouse.org, fordhouse.org/events

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Second Saturdays: Hands-on activities and interac-

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: “Shapes” features work by 65 artists, on display from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily (until 5 p.m. Sundays) through Jan. 23, Grosse Pointe Artists Association gallery at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, grossepointeartcenter.org/exhibitions

• See “Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown,” “Detroit Red Wings Photographer Spotlight,” “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 Detroit Auto Show: Public hours run 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 17-24 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 25, Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit, detroitautoshow. com Winter at Valade: Features sledding, oversized bonfires, curling, board games, food, drinks, s’mores and more, noon-8 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays until March 1, event on Feb. 14 also includes live performances, crafts, activities and more as part of Lunar New Year Celebration, Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St. in Detroit, detroitriverfront.org Ice skating: Noon-8 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays until March 1, The Rink at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/ experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink

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