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School district luncheon puts the ‘unity’ in community
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — Dozens of school and city officials from the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods were joined by leaders from local nonprofits and churches during the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s 14th annual Community Luncheon, held April 3 at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City.
“This event gets us out of our office and we’re able to connect with other groups and administrations,” Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Director John Kosanke said. “It’s a great community, and it doesn’t happen by accident — it’s because of hard work.”
Alicia Carlisle, one of the organizers of the luncheon, said that no school district
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Grosse Pointe Shores experiences ‘unusual spike’ in vehicle-related crimes
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — Because of its small size, almost exclusively residential nature and visible police patrols, Grosse Pointe Shores has an exceptionally low crime rate.
The city has seen several larcenies from automobiles and vehicle thefts or attempted thefts in recent weeks, how-
ever, and police are seeking the public’s help as they try to track down the people responsible.
Since late March, the Shores has experienced five larcenies from vehicles, one vehicle theft and one attempted vehicle theft.
“It’s unusual for the Shores to have such a spike like this,” Detective Lt. Tony Spina said.
Spina said all the incidents happened during the late
night to early morning hours. Neighboring Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Farms have had similar crimes take place during this time period, so it’s possible the same people could have committed multiple thefts, although it wasn’t known at press time whether any of the crimes were connected.
Larcenies from auto or attempted larcenies from auto
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From left, Grosse Pointe Public School System Superintendent Andrea Tuttle, Wayne County Community College District Provost Denis Karic and GPPSS Deputy Superintendent Roy Bishop chat before the 14th annual Community Luncheon April 3 at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
New Grosse Pointe City event to bring live music to neighborhoods
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
CITY — Outdoor concerts will be coming to a different kind of stage later this year in Grosse Pointe City.
The City intends to host the community music event Porchfest for the first time this year, on the Saturday after Labor Day, between the hours of noon and 6 p.m. Local musicians play on front porches and lawns while attendees stroll through neighborhoods to hear various acts.
“This program has been in existence since 2007 throughout the country,” City Manager Joseph Valentine said. “The program … is (intended) to build some camaraderie in the community.”
Valentine said the city expects about five to 10 homes would offer their porches for these concerts in the first year.
“What’s contemplated here is a smaller trial effort,” Valentine said. “Essentially, it’s residents allowing individuals to set up instruments and play music on their porch.”
Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak said they were advised by other cities that have hosted
a Porchfest to “start small and let it grow organically.”
She said they’re looking at trying to use porches closer to The Village this year.
“The way this got started is, a resident came to me after seeing this in another community,” Tomkowiak said.
Tomkowiak said City Councilman Seth Krupp offered to chair the committee overseeing the event. The committee will be tasked with obtaining permissions to use private porches, finding musicians interested in performing, coming up with the concert schedule and promoting the event.
“I assume there would be some kind of procedure to get permission from your neighbors?” City Councilman Dave Fries asked.
Valentine said because the event happens during the day, not at night, it wouldn’t violate the city’s noise ordinance. In the event of a louder act, Valentine said the city could take another look at that.
Porchfest’s original organizers in Ithaca, New York, ask musicians to play acoustically or “keep their amplified volume low,” according to the Porchfest website.
City administrators say they don’t an-
ticipate any costs to the community as a result of Porchfest.
During a meeting March 17, the Grosse Pointe City Council unanimously approved a resolution to create the Grosse Pointe Porchfest Committee. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Love is in the air — and the water — in student musical
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
WOODS — Local audiences are invited to venture “Under the Sea” during an upcoming student production of the popular Disney musical “The Little Mermaid.”
Although the show is being presented by Grosse Pointe South High School, it features students from across the community, including elementary and middle schoolers from public and private schools in the Grosse Pointes.
“The Little Mermaid” will be performed for the general public at 7 p.m. April 24 and 25 and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 26 at the Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center at Grosse Pointe North High School in Grosse Pointe Woods. It’s the story of teen mermaid Ariel, who falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with Ursula, a conniving sea witch, to be able to spend time on land to woo him, despite her father’s insistence that Ariel not interact with humans.
“It’s a large-cast production,” said Dan DeMarco, the show’s director and a teacher at South. “The more sea creatures, sailors, chefs and lily pads you have, the more it (looks like that world). We could really involve the little kids. When we bring in elementary and middle school students for matinees, they’re going to see their peers.”
The cast of approximately 40 includes some roles that are
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HAVING AN ‘EGG’CELLENT DAY
ABOVE: Youngsters line up to race for Easter treats during Grosse Pointe Farms’ Easter egg hunt April 12 at Pier Park.
ABOVE: Kids scramble for Easter eggs filled with treats at Pier Park during Grosse Pointe Farms’ Easter egg hunt April 12. Leading the group is 3-year-old Frankie Cottrell, of Grosse Pointe Farms — wearing bunny ears — followed closely by her cousins, 3-year-old twins Louis and Leo Gruber, also from the Farms.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
LEFT: The Makowski family of Grosse Pointe Farms visits with the Easter Bunny after the egg hunt. From left, 3-year-old C.J., 1-year-old Theo and 6-year-old Summer enjoy the moment.
Berkley man accused of preying on teens faces additional charges
BY MIKE KOURY AND K. MICHELLE MORAN mkoury@candgnews.com, kmoran@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — A Berkley man who had charges in multiple cities for sexual assault now faces more charges in Berkley.
But it was a teen from Grosse Pointe City who first reported that she had been assaulted by the suspect, paving the way for more teens to do the same.
Darren Bradford, 24, was charged Feb. 21 with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct against a 15-year-old Grosse Pointe City girl after an incident at around 5 p.m. Feb. 5 in Bradford’s vehicle, which was parked in the area of Windmill Pointe Drive and Berkshire Road in Grosse Pointe Park. He was arraigned on the two counts Feb. 26 in front of Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court Judge Carl Jarboe.
“She’s super strong,” Park Public Safety Department Detective Paul Pionk said of the teen. “She was the first one to come forward. Being so strong, she’s inspired others to come forward.”
The Berkley Public Safety Department announced April 4 that Bradford will face seven additional charges for criminal sexual conduct crimes he allegedly committed in the city.
Besides the assault in the Park, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office on April 4 added six new counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourthdegree criminal sexual conduct.
After Bradford’s initial charge, Berkley Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield stated that several more people contacted the Berkley Public Safety Department in regard to the case. The seven charges are spread across three new victims who came forward, Hadfield said, bringing Bradford’s total in Berkley to eight counts involving four teens who are minors.
“They’re all pretty much similar circumstances where there was either a promise or hinting towards providing alcohol or marijuana or tobacco vape products to minors, and then when those incidents would occur, that there was a sexual assault that would occur in conjunction with that sale or transfer of items,” he said. “Either that was done beforehand or after the incident, but they
were all pretty closely tied together when he would meet up with them in regards to those products that he was trying to offer.”
Hadfield said another victim came forward in Bloomfield Township, where Bradford has been charged with three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges state that they involve people within the age bracket of 13-15.
Pionk said Bradford would meet his victims via Snapchat and other social media, and he would “start grooming them” in middle school.
“He’s a classic predator,” Pionk said.
Although Pionk said he doesn’t have reason to believe there are other victims in the Pointes — the Grosse Pointe City victim attended school in Oakland County, where the other victims lived — he wouldn’t be surprised if there are more victims out there.
“At this time, we haven’t had anybody else come forward,” Hadfield said. “We’ve talked to anybody that has come forward and have reviewed their cases, but there’s nobody pending at this time. But obviously, if somebody else needs to come forward, we’re looking at that incident as well.”
Pionk — the father of a teen himself — said it’s difficult to protect young people these days because technology has made it easier for predators to get to them and teens know how to conceal content they don’t want their parents to see.
“You’ve got to have those conversations (with your kids),” Pionk said. “As uncomfortable as it is, you have to do it.”
Bradford has remained in custody in Wayne County after he was arraigned on his charges in Grosse Pointe Park. His Berkley bond has been amended to $250,000, up from $175,000. His next court date is scheduled for May 16.
The Berkley Public Safety Department stated that it has submitted additional potential charges for review to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for distributing marijuana vapes and cartridges, alcohol and nicotine vape products to “numerous different minors from the area and surrounding metro communities.”
Police also asked that if anyone has yet to come forward or has information in regard to this case, to contact the Berkley Public Safety Department at (248) 658-3390.
Bradford’s attorney, Vincent Toussaint, declined to comment on the case at this time.
Bradford
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being played by two different actors who will perform in alternating shows.
“That allows more than one student to get an opportunity (to be in the show),” DeMarco said. It also helps in the event that anyone can’t perform because of sudden illness.
The music director is Carolyn Gross. There’s also a student director, Tessa Wieczorek, of Grosse Pointe Park, a South freshman.
“It’s been great seeing it come together,” said Wieczorek, stepping into the director’s role for the first time after working as a stagehand for other productions.
DeMarco said the students on the stage and behind the scenes are working hard to make this a production that audiences will appreciate.
“They’re taking it very seriously,” DeMarco said. “They’re ready to entertain.”
The students have been rehearsing every day since January to prepare.
South junior Ellie Sahutske, of Grosse Pointe Park, and South senior Aliana Ritter, of Grosse Pointe City, both play Ursula.
“For me, Ursula’s always been a dream role,” Ritter said. “I love a good villain.”
Sahutske agreed, saying, “It’s fun to be silly and nasty.”
It was also a chance for her to stretch as a performer.
“It’s different from a lot of the stuff I’ve gotten to do,” Sahutske said.
and costume
Seniors Allie Thomas, of Grosse Pointe City, and Jolina Huchingson, of Grosse Pointe Park, play Ariel.
“Playing a Disney princess has always been a dream since I was a little girl,” Thomas said. “The songs are so fun and lighthearted.”
Huchingson said this is a great opportunity as well.
“It’s something everyone knows,” she said of the familiar songs and story. “It’s been fun to put our own spin on it.”
The high schoolers have enjoyed working with younger cast members. See MUSICAL on page 7A
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
During a recent rehearsal, Sebastian the crab — played, center, by Syri Ibekwe — has to get away from a group of chefs, played by middle school actors, in Grosse Pointe South High School’s production of “The Little Mermaid.”
Photo provided by Dan DeMarco
Costumes
pieces for “The Little Mermaid” have been created by retired Brownell teacher Tammie Duffield.
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“It’s been fun to be a role model for other kids,” Thomas said.
South sophomores Eden Novack and Sophia Carozza, both of Grosse Pointe Farms, are stage managers. Both also worked on South’s production of “Our Town” but acknowledge that this show is more challenging because of the larger cast and increased number of props.
“We make sure everyone is where they’re supposed to be (onstage) and everyone is where they’re supposed to be backstage,” Carozza said.
The musical includes some songs not in the original animated movie.
The costumes are going to be dazzling.
Retired Brownell Middle School English teacher Tammie Duffield volunteered her sewing skills to make them. Thomas said the costumes “are going to be beautiful.”
“She just started making magic,” DeMarco said. “It is light years beyond what I ever could have imagined.”
Whether people have seen “The Little Mermaid” before or this is their first time, DeMarco said they’re in for a treat.
“It’s going to be lively,” DeMarco said. “It’s going to be an underwater fantasy. You’re going to want to stand up and sing along.”
The Christian A. Fenton Performing Arts Center is at Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. For tickets or more information, visit gpsouthchoir.org.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Actors from Grosse Pointe South’s “The Little Mermaid” rehearse one of the song-and-dance numbers from the show.
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
NEWS & NOTES
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TREES ARE SUBJECT OF ART EXHIBITION
“Branches & Twigs: Ode to the Mother Tree,” a new art exhibition of works related to trees, is open through July 13 at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church Arts Ministry Gallery, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms.
The exhibition’s theme was inspired by the research of Dr. Suzanne Simard, which she summarized in her book, “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.” A public opening reception with light refreshments and jazz performed by the Matthew Daher Trio will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. April 25 — Arbor Day.
Pictured, from left, are Linda Allen, Deborah Maiale, Mary Stebbins Taitt, Lori Zurvalec and Cindy Sommerville, who are among the 19 artists with work in the show.
The gallery is open to the public during the reception and on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. For an appointment or more information, call the church at (313) 884-3075 or email arts@gpcong.org.
Memorial tree planting scheduled for late forester
A memorial tree planting in honor of Brian Colter will take place at 1 p.m. April 25 — Arbor Day — at Matthew C. Patterson Park, 16006 Essex Drive in Grosse Pointe Park. The planting will be in memory of Colter, the urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Farms, with a career stretching almost 30 years in the Pointes. Colter died March 15 at home in the Park at the age of 57. This event is open to the public.
Suicide prevention, mental health are focus of upcoming event
The ninth annual Suicide Prevention Walk and Mental Health Fair will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to noon April 26 at Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. This free, family-friendly event will show support for community members affected by suicide and raise awareness. More than 20 local vendors in the mental health field will be on hand as well. No registration is needed. For more information, email MaryJo@FamilyCenterHelps.org.
Town hall on water, sewer rates planned in Shores
The Grosse Pointe Shores City Council will host a town hall meeting on water and sewer rates — including information on how the system works and how rates are calculated — at Shores City Hall at 9:30 a.m. April 26. This event is open to anyone who has questions or wants to learn more about this topic. It will also be available to view on Zoom. For more information, visit gpshoresmi.gov.
Community yoga sessions happening in April
The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods is offering two free community yoga sessions from 9 to 10 a.m. April 23 and 30 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Participants need to register because space is limited. If someone is registered and their plans change, they’re asked to email organizers so their spot can be given to someone on the waitlist. People will need to bring their own mat and water. To register or for more information, email MaryJo@FamilyCenterHelps.org.
Scholarships awarded
The global volunteer organization Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe hosted its annual awards dinner March 12 at Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café in St. Clair Shores. They presented awards and more than $11,000 to several women as part of their mission to provide women and girls with access to education and training to achieve economic empowerment.
LaMia Garth, pictured above left, a 2024 Cass Technical High School graduate with a 4.0 grade-point average, received the Virginia Wagner Educational Award, which is given to a woman attending a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Garth has been enrolled since last fall at Virginia State University, where she’s working on a psychology degree.
The Ruby Award — presented to a woman
who makes an important difference in the lives of women or girls through volunteering or working for a nonprofit — was given to Rosanne Plasky, pictured above center, who works with the Mercy Education Project in southwest Detroit. Plasky said she plans to use her award money to pay for the costs of transporting women to GED testing centers.
The Live Your Dream Award was presented to Tyechia Stevens, Cerita Cholette and Charlene Okwu, pictured above right. It’s given to women who are the primary financial supporters of their families.
Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe also provides funds to a handful of female high school students in the Grosse Pointes to attend preparatory classes for the ACT/SAT college admission tests, along with sponsoring some students at St. Anne’s Secondary School in Ghana. For more information about SIGP, visit grossepointesoroptimist.org.
Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s hosting ‘Gibby’s Day’ at Comerica Park April 23
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers April 23 home game against the San Diego Padres has been named “Gibby’s Day” in honor of Kirk Gibson and Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015, and after his diagnosis, the Kirk Gibson Foundation, which was started in 1996, expanded its focus to help improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Gibson was born and raised in metro Detroit, attended Michigan State University, and played for the Detroit Tigers for 12 years of his 17-season career. “Gibby” was a key fixture on the Detroit Tigers 1984 World Series team and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1988 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the 1988 World Series, he hit one of the most famous home runs in Major League Baseball history.
Now, Gibson is a special assistant to Tigers team President Scott Harris, and until this season, Gibson was a part-time broadcaster for the Tigers on Fanduel Sports Network. His focus now has shifted to helping the Tigers organization and his foundation.
Gibby’s Day will be a way for fans to participate in various activities at Comerica Park and support the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s. A portion of the proceeds from tickets that are sold through the Kirk Gibson Foundation website will benefit the foundation. For those who can’t attend the game, there are ways to give support through the foundation’s website.
“Kirk is a beloved Tiger and being among his fans is really inspiring, especially when seeing them come together to help support his mission,” Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s CEO Steve Annear said. “This event will really make an impact towards our efforts to continue to support those living with Parkinson’s.”
The April 23 game was chosen intentionally to recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and honor 23 as Gibson’s jersey number for the Detroit Tigers.
Later this year, the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness will open its doors in Farmington Hills.
Game time for the Gibby’s Day game is 1:10 pm. For more information on the foundation, tickets and the event itself, visit kirkgibsonfoundation.org.
Kirk Gibson poses for a photo at Comerica Park. The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s has raised more than $3 million toward research grants and programs in the Parkinson’s community.
Photo provided by the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s
Macomb Elks honors teen who helped rescue woman from lake
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — Last summer, Grosse Pointe North High School student John Agnello performed an act of selflessness that saved another person’s life.
On July 23, he was fishing at Lake Front Park, located on Jefferson Avenue near Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, when he saw a car go into Lake St. Clair. In just seconds, he and a neighbor raced into the water and rescued a woman from the car.
“I heard the splash, and we swam over there,” Agnello said. “It happened really fast. The windows were open, luckily, and we helped her out.”
Agnello said the driver told him there was a child in the backseat. But when I checked the backseat, there wasn’t anyone there. Soon, police were on the scene.
“I think she was dazed from the crash,” said Agnello, a sophomore. “The car was fully underwater at this time.”
Agnello’s quick thinking and act of bravery caught the attention of the Macomb Elks No. 2292, who each year selects a citizen of the year. On March 30, the members
held a ceremony at their lodge to recognize the teenager with the Elks Distinguished Citizen Award for 2024-2025.
Denise Allport, the lodge secretary, and Mike Bartolotta, the current first vice president of the Michigan Elks Association at the state level, presented Agnello with the award. Bartolotta also is a member of Macomb Elks No. 2292. Several lodge members were present for the event, which also included a luncheon.
“In the past we chose members of the lodge,” Allport said. “This year we wanted to recognize someone in the community. I thought he went above and beyond. He was fishing with his mom, and boom, out on the lake he went to help her while mom called 911.”
“Your bravery and selflessness are nothing short of heroic,” Bartolotta said. “Without hesitation, you risked your own safety to save a stranger in a dangerous and terrifying situation. That kind of courage is rare, especially in someone so young. Your quick thinking, calm under pressure and willingness to act speaks volumes about your character.”
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Macomb Elks No. 2292 Lodge Secretary Denise Allport, left, and Mike Bartolotta, current first vice president of the Michigan Elks Association, right, present John Agnello with the Elks Distinguished Citizen Award for 2024-2025. The Grosse Pointe North High School sophomore is credited with saving a woman’s life when her car plunged in Lake St. Clair last summer.
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took place March 23, 29 and April 3 from vehicles parked on Fordcroft Road, while another larceny from auto took place April 2 from a vehicle parked on Webber Place. In all but the two March 23 cases, the vehicles were locked at the time and the victims had the vehicle keys with them. Spina said the suspect or suspects didn’t take anything of “substantial value,” but did get away with small valuables like change that had been inside the vehicles.
In one of the March 23 incidents, an unknown person is alleged to have entered an unlocked white 2024 GMC Sierra while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the first block of Fordcroft Road between 6:37 a.m. and 6:42 a.m. March 23. The victim said her Ring doorbell camera captured a small, dark-colored SUV — possibly black — driving eastbound past her house at 6:37 a.m. The same vehicle was seen on camera heading westbound past the victim’s home at 6:42 a.m. March 23. The victim told police nothing appeared to be missing from the Sierra, according to a police report.
In the other March 23 larceny from
auto — also in the first block of Fordcroft — an unknown person entered a black 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and stole a pair of sunglasses valued at $100. Video surveillance from the victim’s home shows the suspect — a 6-foot-tall, 200-pound male with long dreadlocks who was wearing a longsleeved hoodie, sweatpants, sneakers, gloves and a mask — enter the vehicle at 6:42 a.m. March 23. The vehicle was in the driveway at the time.
Another police report states that sometime between the hours of 8:30 p.m. April 2 and 7:56 a.m. April 3, an unknown person stole a gray 2025 Dodge Durango from a driveway in the first block of Willow Tree Place. The victim had the keys and the vehicle was locked at the time.
On April 6, someone attempted to steal a Jeep while it was locked and parked on Willow Tree.
Police ask that residents call 911 — not the public safety non-emergency line — immediately if they spot anything unusual in their neighborhoods.
“If (people) see any suspicious activity, please call 911 (right away) so resources can be dispatched in a timely manner,” Spina said.
Because of the Shores’ size, chances are
that there’s a patrol vehicle nearby that can respond instantly to the scene.
“If you see something, say something,” Spina said.
To report suspicious activity while it’s happening, the Shores Public Safety Depart-
ment asks people to call 911. Anyone with more information about any of these incidents can contact the detective bureau by calling (313) 881-5500.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
SPOTLIGHT ON HOMES
ADVANCE PREP KEY TO AVOIDING PROBATE AT WORST POSSIBLE TIME
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The last thing that a family wants amidst the passing of a loved one is to wind up in court. Figuring out how to share an estate is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated for many and probate court can lead to drama within a family unless the right steps are taken.
The most important step anyone can take to avoid probate court is to simply be prepared. It may sound fairly obvious, but making sure you have a will, trust, or some form of legal document involving your assets can go a long way in avoiding family tension.
“I’ve been practicing law for over 40 years. The best way to avoid the probate court is to prepare,” attorney Randall Shepard of Colbert, Shepard & Sadowski LLP said. “Talk to an attorney or talk to a specialist that can help you prepare your estate plan so that you don’t have to end up going through probate.”
There are several ways to organize assets in a way that prevents going to court. Trusts, ladybird deeds and wills can be simple ways to make sure your estate ends up in the right hands.
Probate also isn’t strictly used when someone passes away,
as a lot of families find themselves in court for guardianship and conservatorship.
“Conservatorship is, of course, when the court oversees the management of somebody’s finances,” Shepard explained. “You really want to avoid that at all costs if you can. You’re better off having that set up ahead of time.”
In order to prepare in advance, one of the best things a person can do is have an expert in their corner. There are so many possible outcomes in probate and having a specialist to help with documentation that “speaks the language” is sometimes all a client needs.
“My advice is to get someone to help you. Don’t try and do it yourself,” Shepard said. “It can be a nightmare… Try to have an attorney that helps you resolve your case, not make it worse.”
Arguably the most common reason for probate is housing. Real estate is something that many families end up going to court over and it is an area of law that can get very complicated very quickly.
“Especially in real estate, you can encounter some family situations where it can be contentious,” Re/Max First certified probate specialist Ray Nadolski said. “Do you want sons and
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The advice that is most commonly told from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. Shutterstock image
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daughters to become enemies after you die? That’s the message I would send to people.”
A joint tenant, a trust or a will can help make the process easier for everyone involved. The best way to accomplish this is by working with someone in real estate that specializes in probate. In some cases, even with documentation, families find themselves in court because there are errors or missing statements from those involved.
“Some of the longest, most contentious and expensive probate battles come from unforeseen mistakes made by a person seeking to avoid probate,” Nadolski said. “I see a lot of issues in real estate… Do this just in case so it’s not all hearsay.”
Nadolski is now an expert in probate and has been working with former Macomb County Probate Court Judge Carl Marlinga to help make the transition of assets easier for families. Nadolski and Marlinga provided C & G Newspapers with a document that highlights important background information about probate and what advice they have after many years in the field.
The advice that is most commonly told from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. As Nadolski and Marlinga explained, even a will that has been witnessed and notarized can still be subject to the jurisdiction of probate court. People will argue that the deceased may have been acting “under duress” or “undue influence.” Finding a lawyer that specializes in probate is the best court of action.
In the long run, planning ahead is also far cheaper than the alternative of probate court.
“The money you spend now would be less expensive than what your estate would have to spend if you don’t,” Shepard said. “It goes back to the theme of avoiding these problems.”
Perhaps the most important reason to get assets aligned and avoid probate is simply because it’s fair. The management of finances, housing or anything else should be decided by the owner of those assets while the person is still able.
“You’re better off spending the money now while the person is able to make the decisions of where they want their property to go,” Shepard said. “If you don’t have anything planned, then a judge makes the decision.”
BEHIND THE WHEEL
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Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history?
Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.
COUPLE GEAR UP FOR THE BRITISH INVASION
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Ken and Melody Klemmer “are preservationists at heart.”
They live in a historic home built in 1925, and a favorite pastime is driving their antique cars. The Klemmers buy and sell different vintage models every few years.
“I’ve had American cars, Model Ts and involvement with the Franklins,” said Ken, who has also owned Austin-Healey, Lotus and Mini Cooper cars. “We don’t tend to keep them for very long. There are so many cool ones out there that we want them all. We buy them and we fix them up. We drive them for a year or two and then we sell them and buy something else.”
The newest collection includes a cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type they bought in 2022, and a maroonish/black prewar 1931 “Edwin” MG D-Type they’ve owned since 2023. Neither car is its original color although the M-Types were available in blue. According to Ken, most early D-Types were black, and then green and red were available often in two-tones.
The Farmington Hills residents belong to several MG car clubs, including the Windsor-Detroit MG Club; the North American MMM Register, which stands for Midget, Magna and Magnette; and Melody is president of the Michigan Chapter of the New England MG T Register, and Ken is the vice president.
The couple attend many local British car shows or drive through country roads with other MG enthusiasts, stopping for ice cream, at cider mills or museums for friendship and camaraderie. The annual Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn is a favorite spot. The national Gathering of the Faithful is another regular haunt. There are a few different locations, and the Klemmers frequent the central show in the Midwest.
Ken has studied the history of the MGs extensively.
“This M-Type we have, they built 3,000 of those cars. Quite a few survived, I would say close to 500 worldwide, which is shocking for a car like that,” Ken said. “It was just a cheap sports car. It’s got a wood body. It rotted and rusted and it went through World War II. They were loved so much. People hung onto them and didn’t junk them when they got old.
“The D-Type is the rarest road car MG made. They only made 250 in total. There’s about 40 in the original condition still left. The guys at the MG factory would be shocked to know that we’re still driving these 100 years later,” Ken said. “MG was super prolific in the early years. They built a lot of different models. They were very innovative. There were some really interesting things with chassis and suspension.”
There are different groups of MGs, depending on the year the model was built. Because they are English cars, the steering wheel is on the right side.
“The Triple-M cars are the cars we like to specialize in. Those were built from 1929 through 1935, 1936,” Ken said. “The TripleM cars had innovative suspension systems. Very quick steering, very nimble cars, very lightweight.”
The style also had small, high-RPM engines with overhead cams.
“The overhead cam was kind of unusual for that time. It made for a very high revving engine,” Ken said. “These cars were all raced in amateur and professional racing. The racing scene in the 1930s in England was big, and then a lot of those cars would go over to Europe to race there as well.”
The Klemmers take out their cars often, several times a week, even in less-thanfavorable weather. That includes trips to the grocery store, meetings and out to dinner. There are times they feel like they are in a time warp and even dress in 1930s clothing and wear race jackets. A third passenger sometimes is their dog, Cocoa Puff.
“You’re on the wheel on the other side, so there is already a difference there,” Ken said. “It looks intimidating, but it’s easy.”
It’s guaranteed they’ll meet people who want to know all about the MGs.
“The looks on the kids’ faces,” said Melody, who always lets people sit in the cars. “We let them in. We take pictures with them.”
“People come up to you and talk to you about them,” Ken said, who challenges teens to try to figure out how to start the MGs. “The most prevalent question is, ‘Did GM build these?’ because they see the MG and they reverse the letters.”
Melody said many want to know if the 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type is a boat.
The Klemmers attribute the MG’s popularity to different factors.
“It’s a passion,” Melody said.
“Cars were bought by young people and they traded around a lot,” Ken said. “Also, the war and the Depression helped because Britain was in such austerity by the time the war started. After that, people couldn’t afford to buy new cars so they kept old cars running for a long time. They patched them up and they made them work and they stayed on the road. That’s why we have a pretty high survival rate for British cars.”
Ken discovered MGs when he was a
ABOVE: The passenger compartment and frame sets off the cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type that the Klemmers own.
preteen after reading the book, “The Red Car,” by Don Stanford.
“That really had a formidable allure to me,” Ken said.
His father also made an impact.
“My dad was a designer for Chrysler, and I had been around cars all my life,” Ken said. “But my dad always bought really boring cars, and the MGs sounded so exotic. But he told me about MGs. The MGs sounded exciting.”
LEFT: The prewar 1931 MG D-Type Midget is parked in front of the historic Farmington Hills home of Ken and Melody Klemmer.
ABOVE: Ken and Melody Klemmer, along with their dog, Cocoa Puff, love to drive their prewar 1931 MG D-Type Midget. Directly behind them is their 1930 MG M-Type.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
Agnello
“I really appreciate the award,” said Agnello, who attended the ceremony with his dad, brother and sister. “It’s pretty cool.”
Macomb Elks No. 2292 consists of 313 members who volunteer their time for charitable causes year-round, including those for children and military veterans. The group has two meetings per month.
Macomb Elks No. 2292 is part of Metro District No. 4200, which is part of the Michigan State Elks Association. All are under the umbrella of the national Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
“Our mission is rooted in charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity,” Bartolotta said. “We may best be known for our charitable giving, but what truly sets the Elks apart is the heart behind the work. People
from all walks of life come together to make a difference.”
The past year’s annual events for the lodge included an Easter egg hunt, a Halloween party, Trunk or Treat and the pumpkin patch at the Bovenschen School. Veteran activities included the annual Thumb Area Steelheaders’ Veterans Fishing Outing in June, regular donations to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, food and toy drives for the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 154 and more.
“Americanism” is another component. Bartolotta said the club members also want to become more involved in drug awareness prevention programs for kids.
The club, located at 25950 Schoenherr Road, is always looking for new members. If interested, call the lodge at (586) 771-8550 or send an email to macomb2292@mielks.org.
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CRIME WATCH
Teens arrested for larceny
WOODS — Two 15-year-olds from Detroit were arrested after the victim told police he saw them breaking into his vehicle while it was parked in the 19000 block of Raymond Street at around 2:40 p.m. April 1. The victim told police he saw one of the teens walking away from his vehicle and the other still standing near it, and when he confronted them, the teens ran away. Police said the center console of the victim’s vehicle was rummaged through and left open. Officers gave chase on foot and caught up with both suspects, taking them into custody.
Vehicle thefts under investigation
WOODS — Unknown suspects are responsible for a couple of recent vehicle thefts in Grosse Pointe Woods. Between the hours of 6:15 p.m. April 1 and 7:25 a.m. April 2, someone stole a 2021 Jeep Cherokee from a driveway in the 2100 block of Hawthorne Road. Similarly, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. April 2 and 8:30 a.m. April 3, a locked 2022 Dodge Durango was stolen from the driveway of a home in the 2000 block of Vernier Road. Anyone with more information about either of these incidents can call (313) 343-2400.
Victim robbed of thousands in identity theft
SHORES — A 36-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores man filed a report with police April 2 after discovering that an unknown suspect hacked into the victim’s PayPal account in May 2021 and spent an estimated $5,000 of the victim’s money. The victim told police he didn’t know about the theft until recently, when it impacted his checking account.
Intoxicated motorist found with drug paraphernalia
SHORES — Police pulled over a 41-year-old Detroit man in the area of Fontana Lane and Lake Shore Road at 1:55 a.m. March 22 after they said the driver had no registration plate visible and he was seen swerving from lane to lane. Police said the driver smelled of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests, including a preliminary breath test that showed his blood alcohol level was 0.305% — almost four times the legal limit. While inventorying his vehicle before
it was impounded, police reported that they found drugs and drug paraphernalia in the car, including three acetaminophen with codeine pills, a scale, a box of sandwich bags and four large bags of what appeared to be marijuana — two of which contained 20 individual sandwich-sized clear plastic bags with marijuana distributed among them.
Besides operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.17%, the driver could be facing additional charges including violation of the controlled substances act. The total weight of the four bags of suspected marijuana was about 1.5 pounds. The driver told police the vehicle belonged to his niece.
Stolen AirPods recovered
CITY — The victim of a Harper Woods car theft March 30 was able to track his Apple AirPods — which had been in the vehicle — to a bar in The Village, where they were found to be in the possession of a 23-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man April 1. Police said the AirPods were returned to the victim. The suspect could be facing possession of stolen property charges, police said.
Vehicle window smashed
PARK — Sometime between the hours of 8 p.m. March 31 and 6:30 a.m. April 2, an unknown suspect is said by police to have broken out the driver’s side rear window on a Jeep Grand Cherokee while it was parked and locked in a driveway in the 1400 block of Nottingham Road. The victim told police nothing was missing from inside the vehicle. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Victim scammed
CITY — Police said an unknown suspect tricked a Grosse Pointe City resident into sending $10,000 worth of Bitcoin to the suspect April 2, ostensibly to prevent the victim from being arrested. The suspect reached out to the victim via text, according to a police report. Police warn residents not to fall prey to these scams.
Five arrested for larceny
FARMS/CITY — A Grosse Pointe City sergeant spotted a white sedan in the area of McKinley Road and Kercheval Avenue at 1:30 a.m. April 5 that was being sought by the Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department in conjunction with the theft of packages from a porch. The vehicle was pulled over and five suspects were detained until Farms officers could arrive at the scene and take them into custody. Police said they found stolen items in the vehicle.
Driver who caused accident being sought
PARK — A 35-year-old woman is being sought by police after she reportedly rear-ended another vehicle and then fled the scene in the area of Cadieux Road and Maumee Avenue at around 9 a.m. April 5. Police said there were no injuries in the crash. According to police, the vehicle the suspect was driving had been stolen out of Wyandotte. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Retail fraud suspects arrested
CITY — A 21-year-old Chicago man and a 24-year-old Detroit man were arrested after they allegedly stole two bottles of Champagne from The Village Kroger store at around 9:20 a.m. April 2. After employ-
ees witnessed the theft and called 911, police said they were able to arrest the suspects during a traffic stop as they tried to flee. The stolen merchandise was returned to the store.
Porch pirate strikes
PARK — An unknown suspect — described in a police report as a man wearing a black hoodie and black pants — is said to have stolen a package containing girls’ underwear and radiator valve handles, valued at $16 for everything, from the porch of a home in the 1200 block of Berkshire Road March 28. The crime was reported to police April 3. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
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money is spent on the luncheon. Instead, the costs are borne by event sponsors.
“Our community is so incredible and giving and connected, and you are the connectors,” Carlisle told attendees.
Maire Principal Nicole Filiccia said the luncheon celebrates the partnerships that make the community so special.
“We are honored to have such an esteemed group of leaders (here),” Filiccia said. “It truly takes a village for all of our kids to grow and thrive.”
Maire kindergarteners kicked off the luncheon by enthusiastically leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the students singing.
Superintendent Andrea Tuttle thanked the youngsters, making reference to a song they performed — “It’s a Good Day” — by saying, “You’ve made it a great day.”
Tuttle, who has worked in education for 30 years, became the superintendent last year.
“I’ve seen a lot of school districts, but none as great as the Grosse Pointe school district, and we really need to cherish (it),” Tuttle said.
From the arts and music to Advanced Placement classes and robotics programs to a wide variety of sports, Tuttle noted that the GPPSS provides academic rigor alongside chances for students to find something they’re passionate about.
“One of the things I love about Grosse Pointe is the opportunities we provide our students,” Tuttle said.
She said she’s heard that the GPPSS is second only to universities like Michigan State and the University of Michigan when it comes to athletic opportunities.
One of the luncheon’s sponsors was the Wayne County Community College District. Denis Karic, provost of WCCCD’s
Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center in Harper Woods, said the college believes in providing education for all and equipping people with the skills needed today.
“We believe our success is measured by the success of our communities,” said Karic, who lives in Grosse Pointe Park.
The new Diverse Learners Program — organized jointly by Grosse Pointe Park nonprofit Michael B’s Café and WCCCD — has “really grown” in its second semester, Karic said.
Karic announced that WCCCD would soon be expanding its University Campus to add the Center for Virtual Learning and Digital Careers. He said the center would offer training in multimedia, graphic design and much more, and elements such as editing suites and podcasting suites would be available to residents and businesses.
“It will be a resource to the whole community,” Karic said. “Our entire region will benefit from a workforce trained in highdemand digital skills.”
At press time, a groundbreaking date for the center hadn’t been set yet.
State Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, gave the keynote address. Along with providing an update on what’s going on in Lansing, he acknowledged the challenges state and local officials are facing with widespread cuts in federal funding, along with the problems caused by partisan gridlock.
“We need to find better ways to disagree with each other,” Hertel said.
Attendees — all of whom are there by invitation — are seated randomly at tables, so that multiple people from the same city or organization aren’t sitting together. This leads to conversations and connections that might not happen otherwise.
Attendees say that mix of city and school administrators, nonprofit representatives and local religious leaders is one of the things that makes the luncheon a meaningful event.
“This is a wonderful community event
bringing all of the Grosse Pointe leaders together,” Grosse Pointe Park City Manager Nick Sizeland said. “We are here to serve the community and the residents.”
Next year’s luncheon will be at Grosse Pointe South High School, Carlisle said, meaning that it will have been held at each of the school buildings in the district. She said that doesn’t mean it’ll be the last luncheon, though.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
TOP: Alicia Carlisle, center, greets attendees of the 14th annual Community Luncheon April 3 at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City as kindergarteners on the stage prepare to perform a song.
ABOVE LEFT: GPPSS Superintendent Andrea Tuttle talks about what makes the school district so special.
ABOVE RIGHT: State Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, delivers the keynote address.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
19A/ GROSSE POINTE TIMES • APRIL 17, 2025
APRIL 25
Detroit Barley, BBQ & Beats: Fundraiser for Hospice of Michigan’s Open Access program (provides end-of-life care), includes barbecue, cocktails from Michigan distilleries, and live music from “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis and Al Bettis, plus meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey as emcee, 5-9 p.m., Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St. in Detroit, hom.org/bbb-det
APRIL 26
Book sale: 1-4 p.m., Harper Woods Library, 19601 Harper Ave., (313) 343-2475
Suicide Prevention Walk & Mental Health Fair:
Hear personal stories from community members and students from Grosse Pointe Public School System before 1.5-mile walk, 20-plus vendors also on site in tent (event held rain or shine), 10 a.m.-noon, Grosse Pointe North High School, 707 Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, familycenterhelps.org/coalition
DSO’s Neighborhood Concert Series: Hear Detroit Symphony Orchestra perform music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Carlos Simon, 8 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea, 467 Fairford Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, (313) 576-5111, dso.org
Earth Day event: Includes activities related to Belle
Isle, seed-based craft project and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also performance by Detroit storyteller Madelyn Porter at 11 a.m., Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle, 100 Strand Drive in Detroit, free admission with registration, detroithistorical.org
APRIL 27
Peace and Justice Forum: Monthly gatherings with leaders discussing various topics, also potluck dinners, 5-7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, continues May 18, RSVP required, gpmchurch.org/peace-andjustice-forum
MAY 1
Vet-To-Vet: Free gathering with coffee, breakfast treats and camaraderie, presented by The War Memorial’s Veterans Committee, 8-9 a.m., 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar
MAY 3
Derek Dexter Memorial 5K: Run/walk at 8 a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, derekdexter5k.com
MAY 4
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra concert: Hear selections by Bach, Mozart and Schumann, pre-show lecture at 2:15 p.m. and performance at 3 p.m.,
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, gpsymphony.org
Grosse Pointe Community Chorus concert: 3 p.m., St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Whittier Road and Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, grossepointecommunitychorus.org
ONGOING
‘The Secret Garden’: Musical based on 1911 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre - Mainstage, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 2-11, Parcells Middle School, 20600 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods, (313) 881-4004, gpt.org
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) 640-4775, grossepointelibrary.org
Book clubs: Nearly a dozen hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Library at various branches, restaurants and on Zoom, grossepointelibrary.org/book-clubs
Grosse Pointe Community Chorus: Open rehearsals 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Grosse Pointe North
High School, 707 Vernier Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, spring concert at 3 p.m. May 4, St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Whittier Road and Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, grossepointecommunitychorus.org
Nooks & Crannies: Guided tours of private staircases, hidden spaces and more at Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Tuesdays-Sundays through May, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, find times and register at fordhouse.org/events
Art exhibits: “My Favorites” includes works by Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, also “blues” featuring pieces by 86 artists inspired by color, both on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays until May 2, Grosse Pointe Artists Association gallery inside The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, grossepointeart center.org
Indoor Walking Club: 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, helmlife.org
Restorative Yin yoga: 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 17 and May 1, 15 and 29, The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, registration required, (313) 882-9600, helmlife.org
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
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Powerwashing
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Tree Service
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