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Memorial Day events honor service and sacrifice

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

FARMS/WOODS — Memorial Day is a holiday people often mark by having a picnic or going to a park, but it’s more than just a day when many don’t have to go to work or school.

The community is invited to pay tribute to veterans who lost their lives in service to their country during two solemn local ceremonies.

The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, just celebrated its 75th anniversary last year, and it has been holding a Memorial Day service since it became a community center and patriotic institution.

The service will begin at 10 a.m. May 26 on the lakefront back lawn of The War Memorial. In the event of inclement weather, it can be moved indoors to the Fred M. Alger Center. The keynote speaker

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

CITY — Something “fishy” happened last week in The Village — but it’s a good thing.

On May 8, a group of about 40 Girl Scouts from Defer Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Park volunteered their time and creative skills to paint a water-themed crosswalk mural on Notre Dame Street, near the exit for the parking structure. The Scouts hailed from Troop 77458 — made up of third graders — and Troop 78081 — consisting of fourth graders. The project was intended to make crossing the street safer for pedestrians.

Posterity Art & Framing Gallery owner Michelle Boggess-Nunley said she and other adult volunteers prepped the crosswalk that morning by painting waves, dots and white fish on the pavement. The scouts then spent time in the afternoon applying colorful designs to the plain fish, using a special acrylic paint made for masonry.

“We were trying to draw attention to the crosswalk, make it safer for families to use,” Boggess-Nunley said. “Also, it serves as public art and a great way to involve our local youth.”

Girl Scouts from Defer Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Park paint a crosswalk mural in The Village May 1.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

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President Donald Trump delivers an announcement before members of the Michigan National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on April 29. Trump said the base would receive 21 F-15EX fighter jets in the coming years, fulfilling a goal of Michigan officials to maintain a fighter mission after the A-10 Thunderbolt II is retired.

TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW SELFRIDGE FIGHTER MISSION

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — During a stop in Macomb County on April 29, President Donald Trump announced that Selfridge Air National Guard Base would receive a new mission with 21 “brand new” F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.

Announced at Selfridge alongside state and federal officials to an audience of Michigan National Guard members and press, the F-15EX jets will replace the aging and outgoing A-10 Thunderbolt II jets as the base’s offensive mission. The planes are expected to arrive at the base in fiscal year 2028, according to the Department of Defense.

“Well, I guess they think we’re going to save this place,” Trump said to begin his speech at the base. “And you know what? They’re right. A hundred percent right. We’re going to save it and make it better, actually.”

Finding a new fighter mission for the base to replace the A-10 mission has been a priority for Michigan officials in recent years. The state switched its focus to secur-

ing an F-15EX mission for the base in 2023 after failing to secure an F-35 Lightning II mission.

U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, described the F-15EX as “the airframe (Selfridge officials) saw the highest likelihood of gaining” and worked to get additional funding for F-15EX production into a draft version of the 2024 federal budget. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who was in attendance to greet Trump when he arrived at Selfridge on April 29, pledged to fund a northward expansion of Selfridge’s runway and approved a $13 million allocation to do so in the state’s 2023 budget.

“Since day one, I’ve been laser-focused on securing a new fighter mission at Selfridge and supporting the brave service members who step up for our communities every day,” Whitmer said via press release. “I appreciate the President’s partnership on this new fighter mission that will protect jobs and show the world that Michigan is the best place to pioneer the next innovations in national defense. Because of our tireless work with partners on the ground in Macomb

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Using creative thinking

LEFT: Students create artworks on paper for the annual Paint The Village — formerly Paint the Windows — contest May 1.

RIGHT: Emmie Collinson, 8, of Grosse Pointe City, concentrates on her creation for Paint The Village.

RIGHT: From left, Ava Allen, 6, of Grosse Pointe Park, and Isabel Nadeau, 6, of Harper Woods, work on their Paint The Village contest entries May 1. The artworks can be viewed throughout May in Village businesses.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

wild roses, tea tree roses and climbing roses.

Floribunda roses are the most popular and easiest to grow, and they don’t need to be pruned often, Sabella said. They include Knock Out roses, which she called “very, very low maintenance” compared to many other varieties.

“Roses are really not as difficult as people make them seem,” Sabella said. “They are just needy.”

George Papadelis, owner of Telly’s Greenhouse and Garden Center in Troy and Shelby Township, knows a lot about roses — the Troy location grows about 4,000 of them in more than 100 varieties, although roses can be purchased from either location.

“First and foremost, they should be planted in full sun, or as much sun as you can get them,” Papadelis said. “The more sun, the better.”

There should be more organic material in the soil than clay, Papadelis said.

Sabella echoed that sentiment, saying gardeners should plant roses in a balanced mix of sand, silt and clay.

“For soil, you want something that’s very loamy,” Sabella said.

Papadelis said roses are hard to grow in containers.

“You should always dig a big, beautiful hole for a big, beautiful plant,” Papadelis said.

Location is important as well. Sabella advised against planting roses beneath large trees that might block sunlight, and she also said gardeners should avoid planting roses near anything with a large root system, like a tree or lilac. Because of aphids and other pests, she said roses should be planted away

from vegetable gardens as well.

For northern climates like Michigan’s, Papadelis said grafted roses should be planted with the bud union — a knob or knot at the base of the upright canes — 2 to 4 inches below the soil. Own-root roses should be planted 2 inches deeper than that.

To protect grafted roses over the winter, Papadelis said gardeners should put extra soil over the crown of the plant in November or December. This step doesn’t need to be taken with own-root roses, he said.

Fertilization is another critical step to growing healthy roses. Sabella said that around Mother’s Day is a good time for the first session of fertilization.

“It’s important that a rose gets fed and that you protect it from disease and you protect it from insects,” Papadelis said.

He recommends a three-in-one granular product such as Rose-Tone, an organic product which is sprinkled on the ground about three to four times per season, or roughly every six weeks.

Pests like aphids can be blasted off roses with a hose. Japanese beetles, which emerge in June, should be hand-picked off the plants and dropped in soapy water. Neem oil will take care of destructive thrips, which Sabella said look like lice, although gardeners will likely need to make multiple applications. Diatomaceous earth is an effective tool against flea beetles, which Sabella said tend to emerge in late June and mid-September. Horticultural oil should be sprayed on scale during the “crawler” or nymph stage, Sabella said.

Green lacewings, which can be purchased online, are a beneficial insect that Sabella said will eat pests like aphids.

Fungicide, insecticide and pesticide can be used as needed, but Sabella warns that some of these products also kill beneficial

insects.

Sabella said gardeners should start by watering their roses twice a week, preferably in the early morning, before dawn; that gives the leaves time to dry before nightfall. Handwatering is better than overhead watering because in the latter, the leaves get wet and this can lead to bacteria or fungus growth, she said.

Papadelis said roses can be planted at any time but will need more frequent watering if they’re planted in the hotter part of summer.

Telly’s Greenhouse has a rose care guide on its website. To see more tips and recommendations, visit tellys.com and under the drop-down homepage menu, select Plant Care Guides and then Telly’s Rose Care Guide.

Photos provided by the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Border collie Moss, the Ford House director of wildlife, visits the New Garden, which is home to 13 different varieties of hybrid tea roses and the ring of yellow tree roses that surround the original fountain.

U.S. Senior Women’s Open coming to Michigan in 2026

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

ANN ARBOR — On April 2, the United States Golf Association announced that the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be played at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.

This event started in 2018 and travels to a different course in the country every year. This summer, the tournament will be played at San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista, California.

“We make several visits in advance to check out the golf course… and really be sure that we’re playing on what is a U.S. Open-caliber course,” Katherine Khoury, who is the assistant director of the U.S. Senior Women’s Championship, said. “Then we progress and look at the area around it… to be sure that it will be ready for play come time for the Senior Women’s Open.”

Barton Hills checked all of the boxes for the USGA and was chosen for the event due to the combination of a stellar course and a fantastic area to host such a large tournament.

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round of the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh. Next year’s open is set to take place in Michigan.

“(Barton Hills) is a phenomenal golf course and their facilities are outstanding,” Khoury said. “There’s really no downside (to choosing Barton Hills). Ann Arbor’s a great location. … We’re very excited.”

The course has a history of hosting USGA events, including the 1998 U.S. Women’s Amateur and the 2008 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur. It’s also a frequent host of Michigan’s amateur championships, includ-

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In 2026, Barton Hills will host the eighth U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship. It’s an event that already means a lot to the community.

“Michigan really embraces championship golf,” Michigan Golf Hall of Famer and Barton Hills member Suzy Green-Roebuck said. “Women’s golf in particular. … The LPGA loved coming to Ann Arbor.”

Green-Roebuck is golf royalty in the metro Detroit area and has seen firsthand the growth of women’s golf locally and nationally. Being a part of that growth and seeing the event come to her own backyard is special.

“We have a great venue for it. Our course is one of the best,” Green-Roebuck said. “I just think it will really suit this tournament to a tee.”

The success of the event over the last seven years has been apparent. Not only has the tournament itself grown over time, but now women are continuing to golf later in life because of the opportunities available.

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A Father’s Legacy, A Son’s Mission: Full Body MRI Scans Without a Doctor’s Referral

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Photo provided by Chris Keane/USGA Annika Sorenstam hits her tee shot in front of a crowd during the final

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The Shred Corp truck was on hand to cut up people’s personal documents to prevent identity theft.

CRIME WATCH

Valuables stolen from garage

PARK — A red Craftsman string trimmer worth $150 and a women’s black Boardwalk cruiser bike valued at $100 were stolen from an unlocked garage in the 1300 block of Maryland Street, according to a police report filed May 3. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Vehicle taken

PARK — An unknown suspect is said by police to have stolen a 2021 Dodge Durango from the 1200 block of Maryland Street during the overnight hours of April 30. Police said they found broken glass on the ground where the vehicle had been parked. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Man found with stolen items

FARMS — A 36-year-old Detroit man was arrested in the area of Lodewyck Street and East Warren Avenue in Detroit at 8:30 p.m. May 6 after he attracted police attention by being spotted on a bike carrying an Amazon box in the area of Mack Avenue and Touraine Road in the Farms. The man reportedly aroused suspicion because multiple package thefts have been reported lately.

Police said the suspect refused to stop for them, even after they activated lights and sirens and threatened to use a Taser. They eventually got him in custody and said the Amazon box — which the suspect threw on the sidewalk — contained two new hair dryers, a selfie device and a purple spiral notebook. The suspect claimed to have found the hair dryers, selfie device and notebook discarded in a trash receptacle behind a Walgreens store at Mack Avenue and Moross Road, but upon further investigation, police said they learned from an employee at the store that the suspect had allegedly stolen these items and was known by employees for being someone who has stolen merchandise before.

Police said the suspect threw a bindle on the floor at the Public Safety Department that resembled one used to house narcotics. When they asked the suspect about it, they said he admitted it contained heroin. The suspect is facing multiple possible charges, including obstructing police, possession of stolen property and possession of narcotics. He was also wanted on a warrant out of St. Clair Shores. He was turned over to St. Clair Shores police on the warrant.

Vehicle theft attempted

FARMS — A 32-year-old Detroit man is suspected in an attempted vehicle theft in the 100 block of Lake Shore Road at around 11:41 a.m. April 30. The victim and his coworker were doing landscaping at the home when they told police the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and started rummaging through the center console, apparently in search of the keys. The victim asked the suspect what he was doing, and he said the suspect exited his vehicle and started running westbound on Lake Shore toward Fisher Road. The victim said nothing was missing from the vehicle. He provided police with a cellphone photo he took of the suspect. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Possible vehicle theft attempt reported

WOODS — A resident in the 2000 block of Brys Drive filed a report with police at around 4:40 p.m. April 28 after discovering that someone had tried to break into his Jeep while it was parked in the driveway. Police said they found several marks on the rear driver’s side door, as if someone was trying to punch out the window to steal the vehicle or take valuables from inside it. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Another possible vehicle theft attempt reported

PARK — At around 3:50 a.m. April 28, an officer on routine patrol in the 1300 block of Bedford Road came across a 2021 Ram parked on the street that had broken glass next to it from someone smashing out the rear driver’s side window. The unknown suspect may have been trying to steal the vehicle or contents inside of it. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Dine and dash suspects sought

CITY — Police are looking for two unknown suspects who are said to have left a restaurant in the 16000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village at around 6:30 p.m. May 3 without paying their $26 bill. The suspects allegedly tried to use a credit card for their tab, but when the card was declined, they left. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Suspect sought for retail fraud

FARMS — An unknown woman is said to have stolen a bottle of Hennessy 25th Anniversary valued at $119 from a store in the 18300 block of Mack Avenue at around 7:44 p.m. April 27. According to a police report,

a store employee confronted the suspect and retrieved a bottle of Remy Martin alcohol valued at $63.36 that the suspect had attempted to take without paying for it, but it wasn’t until employees were reviewing store surveillance footage later that they realized the suspect had taken a second bottle of liquor as well, and possibly some prepared food. The store employee said the same suspect had been arrested for a similar offense at the business last summer. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Retail fraud suspect arrested

CITY — A 68-year-old Eastpointe man who was arrested and taken to the Macomb County Jail is facing charges in Grosse Pointe City as well as Macomb County. According to a police report, the suspect was arraigned in Grosse Pointe City May 1 for first-degree retail fraud in connection with two incidents at The Village CVS store — one on Dec. 17, 2024, and one on Dec. 18, 2024. Police said the man stole liquor on both occasions.

Fraud attempt reported

CITY

— A resident of the 800 block of Lincoln Road contacted police May 2 after an unknown suspect called several times, claiming to be a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy and telling the victim she needed to pay a fee of $5,500 to avoid arrest for allegedly missing jury duty. Police said the victim realized that this was a scam and called them.

Man cited for disorderly conduct

FARMS — An officer on patrol stopped a 44-year-old Detroit man in the 400 block of Moross Road at 8:41 a.m. May 6 after spotting the man urinating into some bushes. When the officer asked the man what he was doing, the man reportedly stated, “I had to pee.” The man, who police said was listed as an active and compliant sexual offender, was issued a citation for disorderly person/ obscene conduct for urinating in public.

— K. Michelle Moran

Fire aid rendered

PARK — Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department members were called as part of a mutual aid pact to help fight a house fire in the 500 block of Lincoln Road in Grosse Pointe City at around 5:30 p.m. May 1. A report states that the fire started in the kitchen. Park officers said smoke and flames were coming from the house when they got to the scene. Officers were able to rescue two dogs and a cat from the home, as well as extinguish the blaze.

— K. Michelle Moran

Cindy Willcock, executive director of Main Street Grosse Pointe, said studies show painted crosswalks are 50% safer than ones only denoted with a sign.

“I think we’re always looking at ways to bring public art into The Village, but also looking for ways to make it safe, and painted crosswalks increase safety,” Willcock said.

They originally planned on adding the decorative crosswalk to the intersection of St. Clair and Kercheval avenues, but with St. Clair undergoing reconstruction in that area, Willcock said they realized the mural would get destroyed.

Grosse Pointe City Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak was on hand to watch the mural unfold.

“I’m so excited about this,” Tomkowiak said. “It will be interesting to see if it makes people slow down.”

Painting a crosswalk in an area not on Kercheval has benefits beyond beauty and safety, since there are other Village businesses on side streets and at the back of some buildings.

“It really helps to bring awareness and highlight areas that aren’t on Kercheval,” Willcock said.

Alivia Parhan, 9, a fourth grader from Grosse Pointe Park, was looking forward to painting a fish.

“I’m excited about showing my art skills and my art designs,” Parhan said.

Grace Malefyt, 10, a fellow fourth grader, said she was looking forward to painting “a creative fish from my own design.”

She said she had never done anything like this before.

The Scouts were divided into two groups, with one group painting at a time.

Third grader Ainslie Tremblay, 8, of Grosse Pointe Park, painted a purple moon on her fish, which also featured red, yellow and teal sections.

“This fish was inspired by my dream fish,” Tremblay said. “I tried to make it look cheerful.”

Some of the artists had different goals.

“It has red stripes to look fierce, like a tiger,” said third grader Aggie Dunn, 8, of Grosse Pointe Park, of her fish.

Charlie Rossi, 8, a third grader, applied colorful patterns to her fish, which she painted yellow.

“I was trying to do a pretty fish you never actually see in the water,” Rossi said.

Tomkowiak called the mural “a very clever way to slow traffic.”

“I’ve seen it done in other communities and I’m delighted to see we’re doing it here,” Tomkowiak said.

Boggess-Nunley said they would be putting a sealer on the crosswalk. While she said it might need some maintenance if any of the paint chips, she said they believe it should last for at least a couple of years.

“We’ll keep it looking nice,” BoggessNunley said.

Cara Rossi, troop leader for Troop 77458, said this is a service project for the Scouts.

“One of the elements of Girl Scout law is to make the world a better place,” Cara Rossi said. “We thought this was a great project. And the girls love art.”

She said she was happy to hear that the mural would remain in place for at least the next couple of years, so the Scouts could see it whenever they visited The Village.

Tomkowiak said she’d like to see murals

like this at all The Village crosswalks. Willcock agreed.

“Hopefully, if this is a successful project, we’ll do more,” Willcock said.

ABOVE AND RIGHT: Each Girl Scout was able to paint one of the fish using Main Street Grosse Pointe colors.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — From the contentious political climate to the economy to the rapid pace of modern life, stressors are everywhere and impact people of all ages. A 2022 survey by the American Psychological Association reported that 76% of respondents experienced at least one stress symptom in the past month.

Prolonged periods of stress can put people at risk for many medical conditions, including digestive problems, weight gain, headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and problems with memory and concentration, according to the American Heart Association.

All of this means that stress management is vital for overall health and well-being. Fortunately, there are tools people can acquire to reduce stress and improve their quality of life.

Kristina Mansour is a therapist and part owner of Reflective Therapy Center in Troy and Northville. She said anxiety “is a fictional land” the mind creates, so focusing on the senses — what you see, smell and hear around you — can ground a person.

Challenging automatic negative thoughts is another tool.

“We don’t even recognize that it’s happening,” Mansour said of these intrusive thoughts.

She said it can take a lot of effort — and

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sometimes time — to do this, but the benefits are worth it.

Mansour said they use the ABC method to counter negative thinking. “A” is for the activating thought, such as being on a plane. “B” is for the belief, such as the fear the plane will crash. “C” stands for the consequence, or the emotion that comes from this thread.

She said patients keep the same “A” — so they’re still that person on the plane — but they’re asked to come up with a different “B” and “C,” such as thinking that they’re going to be seeing loved ones when they land, which would result in a happy emotional outcome. Mansour said she recommends that people journal an ABC once a night for the day to come, coming up with one negative and one positive scenario. It’s all about reframing.

“It’s just about redefining what the ‘A’ leads to,” Mansour said. “You have control (over that).”

Cognitive behavioral therapy is something she said she does with many patients.

“It just allows you to recognize you really have more control than you think you do,” Mansour said.

The ABCs can be recorded in a journal. Mansour said journaling is useful for many people, as they can refer back to previous entries and see the progress they’ve made.

A deep breathing exercise is something Dr. Jayanti Mischra, a psychologist at Mind Empowerment in Troy, recommends

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for people of all ages. It involves inhaling for four seconds, holding your breath for four seconds and exhaling for four seconds, which can be done several times in a row.

“It helps a lot with people who are feeling stressed,” Mischra said. “It helps you to focus in that moment on the task that you are doing.”

Getting up from the chair or couch can help, too.

“I also recommend moving around,” Mischra said. “If you are at a workplace and you feel that tension in your back and your head, walk around the building for 10 minutes. If it’s possible to be outside, that’s the best thing to do.”

While walking, she said a person can also practice deep breathing for an additional calming effect.

Mischra said positive affirmations, such as, “I’m going to have a good day,” and having a positive conversation with yourself — speaking to yourself in a positive way, instead of a negative or critical way — can be helpful as well, whether these conversations and affirmations are said aloud or silently.

Mischra advises people to spend at least 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness and meditation; she said guided meditation is especially good for people who aren’t used to meditating and there are guided meditation videos on YouTube and apps like Headspace and Calm that can assist newcomers.

We are often our own harshest critics, so Mischra said she asks patients to list three positive things from their day.

“It helps to be gentle to yourself and reflect on your day,” she said.

The mind-body connection is powerful. Mischra and Mansour both said they ask patients about their diet and sleep habits.

Sugar, caffeine and water intake, for example, “can contribute to emotional stressors,” Mansour said.

For better sleep, Mischra said people should turn off their TV and avoid looking at devices like their phone or laptop at least 45 minutes to an hour before they go to bed. Limiting stimulants like caffeine and sugar before bed is critical as well.

“Following good sleep hygiene habits helps to combat stress,” Mischra said.

Stress might seem like an insurmountable mountain to climb, but it can be done.

“If you put in the work, you will see that success,” Mansour said.

NEWS & NOTES

TV production students honored

Students from the Grosse Pointe North High School and South High School television production programs, pictured, as well as the Brownell Middle School broadcast journalism program, were among those who recently won awards during the Michigan Student Film Festival, sponsored by Digital Arts, Film and Television and the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association student competition.

South students received a Best of Show award for “The History of TV Production,” a documentary produced by Grace Geresy, Annabelle Kraydich, Siobhan McGlone and Sara Dimitrijevic.

North students were given 11 awards of excellence. Josephine Cueter, Everley Aldridge, and Madeline Pflaum received their honors for their production of North’s “Norsemen News And in Sports Openers,” according to a press release. Carter Cole and Lilou Fowler were honored for their short film, “Cards with Jeremiah.” Kennedy Hasting, Kiley Hasting and Blerta Berisha received two awards for “Day in the Life with Mr. Smith” and their public service announcement, “Norsemen News Car Safety.” Tessa Ragle, Kennedy Hasting, Ava Villani and Meredith Dodenhoff were given the excellence award for their promotional commercials, “Join TV Production.” Pflaum was honored for her “Norsemen Sports Promo.” Colin Smith received an excellence award for the “North vs. South Basketball Hype” video. Smith, Michael Roustemis and Donell James were honored for their PSA, “Put Your Phone Down.” Sarabeth Thomas received an excellence award for her PSA, “Sportsmanship.”

Three awards of excellence were given to South students. South’s Advanced TV Production students were honored with one for their videos, “GPS Freshmen Course Selection.” South’s Video Club members Eliot Rothkop, Javier Lopez, James Van Marcke and Andrew Holloway won an excellence award for their short film, “The Exchange Student.” Geresy and McGlone received an excellence honor for their documentary, “South Expedition — The Tower.”

Brownell’s Broadcast Journalism students received two excellence

awards for narrative film. Anna Sonnenberg, Kenzie Harris, Will Buhalis, Rose Blake, Sloan Harris, Chloe Palazzolo, Ace Steinhauser and Gabe Nielubowicz were honored for their short film, “Missing Brownies.” Cecily Hartung, Lila Curtis, Elizabeth Northey, Naveah Dawnrich, Rebecca Lundberg, Greg Arendoski, Robert Legault and Will Hey were honored for their short film, “Project Panic.”

Three DAFT certificates of honor were awarded to South students Luna Agosta, Bella Peruski, Nora O’Reilly, Hannah Agnone, Slone Rosati, Lauren Crawford, Geresy, and McGlone for their homecoming hype project and public service announcements. Three DAFT certificates of honor also went to North students — Smith, Sofia Gualdoni, Molly Lucido, Jack Sendoykas and Brady Collins — for their commercials and behind-the-scenes projects.

In the MIPA competition, South students Calaen Livingstone, Peter Howlett, Jack Lenard, and Nate Yeamens were awarded first place for their documentary about being a baseball announcer. North students Kennedy Hasting, Villani, Dodenhoff and Pflaum were awarded first place in the MIPA competition for their sports promo and hype videos. North’s Thomas received second place for her PSA on sportsmanship. Smith received a third place for North’s promotional commercial. Honorable mentions were won by South students Geresy and Dimitrijevic for field reporting. Maggie Houk and Geresy were honored by MIPA for a short film. North students Cara Kaslatas and Piper Marshall received an honorable mention for their on-camera talent as anchors of “Norsemen News.”

CLASSICAL CONCERT BY CHAMBER MUSIC TRIO PLANNED

Chamber Music Detroit will close out its 2024 to 2025 season with three metro Detroit concerts by the Claremont Trio, including one at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at Grosse Pointe South High School in Grosse Pointe Farms. The trio, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, will perform works by Fauré, Agocs and Brahms. For tickets or more information, visit chambermusic detroit.org.

Aviation history to be discussed

The Grosse Pointe Historical Society’s final Dr. Frank Bicknell Lecture Series program of the year will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores. Presented by Mike Skinner, the talk — “The Centennial of Ford Aviation” — will be based largely on Timothy J. O’Callaghan’s book, “The Aviation Legacy of Henry & Edsel Ford.” It will look at how the Ford father and son contributed to the development and mass production of large aircraft, as well as their impact on military and commercial aviation. This program is free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, click on the Events & Experiences tab at fordhouse.org.

Business district to host fundraiser

Main-Opoly — a fundraiser for Main Street Grosse Pointe, aka The Village — will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. May 29. There will be games of chance, an auction and more, all taking place in the Grosse Pointe City business district. For more information, visit thevillagegrossepointe.org.

NEWS & NOTES

ANIMAL ILLNESS WARNING ISSUED

Wayne County in general, and the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods in particular, have recently seen an uptick in the number of sick and dying raccoons that have been found to have distemper. Because this neurological illness is extremely contagious and often kills animals infected with it, pet owners are being asked by Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society officials to make sure their dogs and cats are up to date on their vaccines and don’t come in contact with wildlife and wildlife waste, as distemper is spread via urine, feces and direct contact with an infected animal.

Humane euthanasia and cremation of infected raccoons is considered the recommended way to deal with these animals. Signs that raccoons have distemper include being active in the daytime, behaving aggressively, having glowing green eyes, showing discharge from the eyes or nose, and moving in an uncoordinated way, falling over or walking aimlessly in circles. Residents who see a raccoon that’s out during the day or appears to be ill should contact their local public safety department.

To protect dogs, they should be leashed during walks. Water and food bowls should be kept indoors to reduce the risk of contamination. Children should be instructed not to touch wild animals. To discourage raccoons from frequenting a yard, residents are asked to secure food waste.

START DANCING

The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will offer a Wayne County Community College District Continuing Education class in ballroom dancing on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. May 20 to Aug. 5. The class is free for Helm members and their guests who are ages 60 and older and live in Wayne County. Registration is needed and can be made by visiting helmlife.org or calling (313) 882-9600.

Pontiac Transportation Museum gears up for its ‘Phase II Fanfare’ event

MUSEUM PAYS TRIBUTE TO PONTIAC’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUTO INDUSTRY

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

PONTIAC — Walking into the Pontiac Transportation Museum is like spending time in your grandfather’s pristine garage as a kid.

The museum is a leisurely walk back in time that pays tribute to the car manufacturers and assembly line workers who made everything from 19th century carriages to late ’60s GTOs in Pontiac-based automobile plants. That includes the Oakland Motor Car Co., Pontiac Assembly, the Pontiac Tractor Co. and GMC.

Memorabilia tells the city’s auto history, vehicles from different decades are on display, there’s a section dedicated to 50 years of Pontiac coach buses, visitors can view interactive videos, and much more. Volunteer docents are available to answer questions and take guests on museum tours. There’s also a gift shop that sells T-shirts, baseball caps, glassware and stickers.

“Our scope is basically wheel vehicles in Pontiac, either engineered here or manufactured here and or both. Forty-seven companies were here over time. We live in southeastern Michigan. Everybody is related to somebody that worked in the auto business,” said Pontiac Transportation Museum Board Chair Terry Connolly, a Rochester Hills resident. “The nice thing about opening the museum is people walk up almost every day with a box of stuff. You find some artifacts in there that are just amazing that people kept.”

are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcome to attend.

ABOVE: Pontiac Transportation Museum Board Chair Terry Connolly, of Rochester Hills, reads a map that shows the location of the former Pontiac auto plants.

LEFT: The Pontiac Transportation Museum, located at 250 W. Pike St., opened in May 2024. Its hours

Photos by Patrica O’Blenes

Museum

The museum, located at 250 W. Pike St., opened in May 2024 with phase I of its installation. Just a year later, organizers will open the second phase of the museum on May 17, and the public is cordially invited to the “Phase II Fanfare” event.

The day will begin at 9 a.m. with a car cafe kickoff that will include free coffee, doughnuts and cider. Car buffs who drive classic Pontiac, Oakland and GMC brands are welcome to showcase their models on the museum grounds as space allows.

The museum will open at 10 a.m. with “Phase I” admittance prices. At noon, the event will switch gears with guest speakers and a ribbon-cutting to officially open phase II of the museum. From 1 to 5 p.m., the public can enjoy live music outside, and food will be for sale.

“We want people to be proud of what happened in Pontiac. We want to attract heritage tourism to Pontiac,” said Connolly, a retired automobile engineer. “There was a lot of wealth accumulation in Pontiac at one point in time. It happened because of manufacturing prowess and science and technology.”

There are bits of history throughout the museum that highlight all kinds of vehicles made in the city: carriages, sedans, station wagons, sports cars, convertibles, 18-wheeler trailers, medium-duty trucks, pickup trucks, and buses. Inside the museum is a 1908 Pontiac High Wheel Runabout, a 1912 Flanders Colonial Electric, 1968 Pontiac Firebird Ram Air II, 1940 GMC pickup truck, the very last Pontiac 2010 G6 sedan and more.

“Pontiac had 80% of the transit market in the whole United States for about 40 years,” Connolly said. “The Department of Justice didn’t take kindly to that and took GM to court for about 10 years and said, ‘It’s a monopoly, you’ve got to break it all off.’ So GM sold it all off, but most of the transit buses in the United States were built in Pontiac.”

Also on display are Whizzer motorbikes, which ran on gasoline and became popular during World War II.

“Gas was rationed, and women began working at plants,” Connolly said. “They all bought Whizz-

ers” to get to work. The Pontiac manufacturing plants also supplied vehicles during World War II, including DUKWs, antiaircraft guns, armored cars, torpedoes, parts for tanks and landing craft and artillery ammunition.

In another site, volunteers placed two cars next to each other that represent the beginning and end of manufacturing in the city: a 1927 Landau sedan and a 1982 Grand Prix. Guests might also spot the 21-foot 1986 Vixen recreational vehicle on exhibit. Only 587 models were produced in 1986-1987 at the Vixen Motor Co.; they really didn’t generate much interest.

“My assessment is it was too expensive for its market in the mid-’80s because you could buy a bigger motorhome for the same amount of money,” Connolly said. “These were built right next door to where the Silverdome used to stand.”

The Pontiac Transportation Museum was built in-

side the former Crofoot Elementary School. Private donors have funded the museum along with support from the city of Pontiac’s Arts and Culture American Rescue Plan Act grant of $250,000. Since opening last year, the PTM has welcomed about 5,000 guests from 16 countries and nearly every U.S. state.

A list of admission prices is on the PTM website at pontiactrans portationmuseum.org/visit. Information regarding donation opportunities also is available on the website. School groups are welcome for tours.

ABOVE AND RIGHT: Through car displays and artifacts, the Pontiac Transportation Museum tells the story of the city’s contributions to the automobile industry. Phots by Patrica O’Blenes

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

MAY 15

Restorative Yin yoga: 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, registration required, also held May 29, (313) 882-9600, helmlife.org

MAY 16

Hear Claremont Trio: Features violinist Emily Bruskin, cellist Julia Bruskin and pianist Sophiko Simsive, 7:30-9 p.m., Grosse Pointe South High School, 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 335-3300, chambermusicdetroit.org

MAY 17

Youth Department open house: Harper Woods Public Library celebrates full year of downstairs childrens’ area being in service after shutdown from pandemic and multiple floods, includes live mural painting, scavenger hunts, obstacle course and treats, 2-4 p.m., 19601 Harper Ave., harperwoodslibrary.org

MAY 18

Peace and Justice Forum: Hear leaders discuss various topics, also potluck dinner, 5-7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, RSVP required, gpmchurch.org/ peace-and-justice-forum

Golf

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seen women in their 40s staying invested in the game… to have the potential to be a part of this,” Green-Roebuck explained. “It’s really a great collection of great amateurs and professionals… names that have walked away and came back and names that have stayed in it.”

It’s an important event. This is a way to celebrate the trailblazers and legends of women’s golf in a way that wasn’t possible before 2018.

“This is a selection of our golfing champions and a population that really needs to be appreciated and celebrated,” Green-Roebuck said.

Among those who will hopefully be participating in the event is 86-year-old JoAnne Carner. Carner is one of the more famous golfers in the history of the sport and is one of the most influential players ever. Her career has helped pave the way for female golfers everywhere.

“She’s the G.O.A.T.(greatest of all time),” Green-Roebuck said. “Last year in Pittsburgh was the first time she was in a (golf) cart.”

MAY 21

An Evening of Red, White & Blue: Fundraising gala to restore and preserve 115-year-old The War Memorial, includes live music, strolling reception, remarks, dinner, wine pull, coast-to-coast raffle and live auction, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

MAY 26

Memorial Day 2025: Includes musical tributes, remarks, recitation of names of Grosse Pointe residents who died while in service and keynote speech by Lt. Col. Stephen Klenke (civil engineer for 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base), 10 a.m., lawn of Alger House at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, free but registration required, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

MAY 30

‘Tales from the D’: Watch Emmy-nominated public television series about Detroit musicians and hear live music, also reception with cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres, episode #4 features Don Was (performance TBA), 6-9:30 p.m., Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., detroithistorical.org

JUNE 12

Candlelight Open Air Concerts: Hear Kalkaska String Quartet perform tribute to Adele, 7 p.m. (doors and cash bar at 6:15 p.m.), then tribute to Fleetwood Mac, 9:15 p.m. (doors and cash bar at 8:30 p.m.), The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse

One of the best parts about the event is that the course is very open to walk as a spectator. You can walk up to the golfers and interact with legends of the game throughout the day. It’s truly a unique and special atmosphere.

“It’s one of those unique opportunities you truly don’t get at any other U.S. Open. We don’t rope the golf course,” Khoury said. “We rope the tees and the greens, but pretty much after they leave the tee box we encourage fans … you can walk right behind them.”

The hype has already started for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, as Michiganders everywhere are excited to be a part of the event.

“Very aware and very happy to be a part of history bringing the tournament here,” Green-Roebuck said. “I think the ability to host a third USGA women’s event is pretty special for any club, and I’m excited it’s ours.”

The U.S. Senior Women’s Open is for professional and amateur golfers that are at least 50 years of age by the start of tournament play and have a handicap index of 7.4 or less.

The event is scheduled for Aug. 20-23, 2026. Visit www.usga.org for more information.

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JUNE 12-13

‘Take Ten: Ten-Minute Play Festival’: Presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre but chosen by independent judges, 7 p.m. June 12-13, undercroft at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms, see short plays at gpt.org, (313) 881-4004

ONGOING

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

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, 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 exhibit: “Branches & Twigs: Ode to the Mother Tree”on display 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays or by appointment through July 13, Grosse Pointe Congregational Church Arts Ministry Gallery, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 884-3075, arts@ gpcong.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

Exhibitions: See “1984 World Series Street Portraits: Photography by Carlos Diaz,” “Detroit Diesel Power,” “Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes,” “Detroit’s Brewing Heritage,” “2025 DAM Annual Scholarship Awards & Exhibition,” “Heroes Vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story” and more, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., detroithistorical.org

‘Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family’: See skeleton casts, fossils and life-size displays, also multiple interactive elements, exhibit extended until May, Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St. in Detroit, mi-sci.org

Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar.

Legal Notice

Attention: Food Service Management Companies

Harper Woods School District is requesting proposals for school food service management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture regulations and guidelines, as well as State of Michigan Department of Education policies and guidelines.

The Request for Proposal and supporting documents will be available by May 21, 2025. The mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm on May 22, 2025, at 20225 Beaconsfeld, Harper Woods, MI 48225. All proposals must be submitted electronically to hannah.jaber@hwschools.org no later than 12:00 noon on June 10, 2025.

Email Hannah.jaber@hwschools.org to request the bid documents and confrm your attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting.

The Harper Woods School District’s Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals or to accept the proposal that it fnds, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the school district.

Published: Grosse Pointe Times 05/15/2025

Memorial Day

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will be Lt. Col. Stephen Klenke, 127th Wing Base civil engineer at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.

War Memorial President and CEO Maria Miller said it’s vital “for us to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

“We’ve got freedoms other countries don’t have,” Miller continued. “To spend an hour commemorating those who served is a great way to start Memorial Day.”

Miller said boaters also participate in the ceremony from Lake St. Clair.

“They take their caps off,” Miller said. “It’s heartwarming to see.”

The names of Grosse Pointers who died while serving their country are read each year. Music and remarks by community leaders are also part of the program.

Vietnam War veterans are a particular focus this year, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the ending of the war.

“We all know how they were mistreated” when they returned home, Miller said. “It just became very important that we signified Vietnam veterans matter and we want to (honor) them.”

So that War Memorial officials can prepare, they ask that Memorial Day attendees register for the event online. In recent years, the ceremony has drawn roughly 150 people, said Alex Szwarc, War Memorial patriotic programming and communications administrator and chair of the Veterans Committee.

Memorial Day is really the cap of a week’s worth of activities at The War Memorial. It all begins with An Evening of Red, White & Blue, a fundraising gala May

21 that features dinner and live music. Although reservations needed to be made by May 12, tickets might still be available at press time, so call The War Memorial at (313) 881-7511 to check.

Our Community Salutes, a national program, is a chance to honor new military recruits and their families and will take place May 22.

This will be the first time since 2022 that The War Memorial has had an Our Community Salutes event. Miller said that’s because military recruitment has been down in recent years.

“We’re just excited to bring it back and give the high school seniors who enlist the

proper recognition,” Szwarc said.

Szwarc said that for enlistees, the deadline to register for Our Community Salutes is noon May 22. That’s because they receive special certificates that need to be printed ahead of time.

Our Community Salutes will start at 7 p.m. May 22, but enlistees and their families are encouraged to come early: Szwarc said there will be a resource fair from 6 to 7 p.m. with an array of information for families and the new service members.

Szwarc said The War Memorial is hosting the only Our Community Salutes event in Michigan.

“It’s a really nice ceremony (to) com-

memorate those who have enlisted,” Miller said. “I’m grateful that we do that. That’s our mission work.”

Like the Memorial Day program, Our Community Salutes is free and open to anyone.

“We’d love to have veterans (and) anyone from the community come out to support the enlistees,” Szwarc said.

Another Memorial Day tradition in the community is the annual ceremony put on by Grosse Pointe Woods.

Grosse Pointe Woods’ 43rd annual Memorial Day program will take place starting at 10 a.m. May 26 in the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway Circle of Honor, a large median on Vernier Road near Mack Avenue. It’s open to anyone, not just Grosse Pointe Woods residents, and is sponsored by the Grosse Pointe Woods Historical Commission.

“It’s important for everybody to know about and to recognize the effort and, in some cases, sacrifice of life from our veterans,” Woods Mayor Arthur Bryant said. “Once a year is really not enough to show our appreciation for (them) enabling us to have the life we have in this country.”

He noted that the Woods ceremony only lasts about an hour, so people can still take part in other activities on Memorial Day, such as family gatherings.

Bryant estimated that the Woods event draws upward of 550 attendees each year.

“We put out 400 chairs and people are (still) standing around,” Bryant said.

Attendees can also bring their own chairs. For reservations or more information about any of The War Memorial’s events, visit warmemorial.org. No reservations are needs for the Woods event. For more information, visit gpwmi.us.

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