8/29/24 Grosse Pointe Times

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Art abounds all around the Pointes

SEPTEMBER TO BRING AN ART TAKEOVER OF THE VILLAGE

CITY — Village visitors will be able to “fall” for art this September, as autumn starts on a bright note in the Grosse Pointe City business district.

Art Takeover will return for its second year, bringing original works to participating businesses. From Sept. 5 to 30, about 84 local artists will be showing their work at 35 Village stores and restaurants. Some artworks will be outside.

“We are really excited about the event,” said Art Takeover organizer Michelle Boggess-Nunley, owner of Posterity Art & Framing Gallery in The Village. “This year is even bigger and better. The goal is to create an

See ART TAKEOVER on page 11A

GROSSE POINTES — Visitors to and residents of the Grosse Pointes this summer have been able to go on a global excursion without ever leaving the east side.

The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce enlisted local artists to decorate sphere-shaped sculptures, which have been placed in front of participating businesses, schools and

the like. The spheres, which will be auctioned off during an event Sept. 18 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, are being used to raise money for the GPCC’s nonprofit arm, the Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation.

PUBLIC ART COMES FULL CIRCLE THIS SUMMER IN THE POINTES

There are 31 total spheres — 17 at businesses and 14 at Grosse Pointe Public School System buildings. They’ll remain on view at those sites until Sept. 17, after ildings.

See SPHERES on page 8A

Lena Duffy painted a koi pond design on her sphere for Lifetime Orthodontics in Grosse Pointe Woods.
ABOVE: Miguel Yeoman, of Eastpointe, is an acrylic painter who will have work in Art Takeover this year.
LEFT: Jason Nuttall, of Bay City, is one of the Michigan artists chosen for Art Takeover.
Photos provided by Michelle Boggess-Nunley
Photo provided by the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce

Creative woodblock printmaking artist puts own stamp on works

WOODS — It’s an artform that was introduced in Japan circa the early seventh century, but Grosse Pointe Shores artist Nobuko Yamasaki manages to make woodblock printmaking look fresh by adding her own spin on it.

“Inspire the Moment,” a solo exhibition featuring about 40 works by Yamasaki, will be on view at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods Sept. 3 to Oct. 4. A public opening reception with the artist will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Manoogian Arts Wing Gallery. Parking will be available across Cook Road.

Multiple types of prints will be displayed, including mokuhanga, a traditional, water-based style of printing; the name is the Japanese word for woodblock print. The show will feature a mix of older and new works by Yamasaki, including collages made by incorporating multiple woodblock images and works that fuse ink dropping with woodblock print.

“Now, it’s about what can I do (to) combine (art forms),” Yamasaki said. “I’m exploring still . … I keep (doing) the traditional print, but I can do more, I think.”

Mary Stebbins Taitt, of Grosse Pointe Farms, has studied printmaking for years with Yamasaki.

See YAMASAKI on page 10A

ABOVE: The One-World Jazz Orchestra performs at a Detroit Jazz Festival preview event April 10 at Wayne State

DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL BRINGS LEGENDS AND NEWCOMERS TO DOWNTOWN

DETROIT — Lifelong jazz aficionados and those who want to experience the music for the first time will bop shoulder to shoulder when the 45th annual Detroit Jazz Festival takes over downtown Detroit on Labor Day weekend, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.

“The audiences are so great,” said Chris Collins, president and artistic director of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation. “The artists always love coming to the festival. The result (of having newcomers and longtime jazz lovers together) is one of the greatest jazz listening events in the world. You can hear a pin drop, the audience is so engaged.”

This year’s artist-in-residence, Brian Blade,

sity in Detroit. BELOW: Brian Blade — performing April 10 at Wayne State University — said it was “a privilege and an honor and a blessing” to be selected as the Detroit Jazz Festival’s 2024 artist-in-residence. See JAZZ on page 7A

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Univer-

Farms officials tell bank to revise parking lot wall proposal

FARMS — A proposal to replace a screening wall around the parking lot of the Chase Bank branch at 460 Moross Road was sent back to the drawing board after nearby residents and Grosse Pointe Farms officials objected to its appearance and ongoing maintenance and other issues at the bank.

During a meeting July 8, the Farms City Council voted unanimously to table a decision on a site plan submitted by bank officials to remove the existing brick-faced wall and replace it with a new precast gray concrete wall that the city’s planners with McKenna Associates noted doesn’t match the materials or colors of the bank itself. In addition, bank officials proposed removing a 5-foot-wide strip of landscaping behind the wall — adjacent to homes — and replace it with stone mulch.

David Stangle, a Chicago-based attorney for Chase, said part of the existing wall was hazardous. He said they would be addressing parking lot drainage issues by reconstructing the existing French drain. Some of the plants behind the wall have impacted it structurally because they’re leaning on it, Stangle said.

“The intention is to remove all of the overgrown foliage up to the property line and replace it with river rock,” Stangle said.

Tony Borer, a marketer for Chase Bank, said they proposed precast concrete because when one section needs to be replaced, they can simply slide in a new section.

“It’s much easier to maintain,” Borer said.

As to its aesthetic value, however, that seems to be another matter. City officials and residents were largely at odds with the proposal presented by Chase.

“Here’s my biggest problem with this proposed project. … I think (this proposal) is a cheap alternative,” City Councilman John Gillooly said. “I think we need an attractive wall that’s architecturally pleasing to the eye.”

City Councilwoman Beth Konrad Wilberding pointed out that the Chase branch sits at “a main avenue gateway to Grosse Pointe Farms.” She said the Farms Chase branch is much less attractive than the bank’s branches in other communities.

“You’re all from out of town,” Wilberding told bank representatives at the meeting. “We are very concerned about the aesthetics

of our community.”

City Councilmen Neil Sroka and Lev Wood both felt the bank should follow the city’s lead in addressing stormwater runoff into the city’s sewer system. Wood suggested adding a rain garden or bioswales to the parking lot area, which would decrease the amount of impervious surface.

“There’s plenty of space,” Wood said.

Wood added that the plants would serve a beautification purpose and “would look terrific.”

Sroka said Chase has “done a lot for the community,” but he felt landscaping between the wall and the neighbors would soften the view.

“I think there is a consensus that something needs to be done … and the current status quo is not acceptable,” Sroka said.

City Councilman Joe Ricci thought the bank building itself — which has been in that spot for roughly 50 years — could use some upgrades.

“You’re putting new shoes on a crappy old suit,” Ricci said.

Eric Gunderson, who lives near the bank in the 400 block of Belanger Road, echoed sentiments expressed by some council members.

“The large message is, this is not what our community (wants),” Gunderson said.

He said he would have liked to see examples of recently constructed Chase branches in similar communities to get a sense of what those look like compared to the Farms branch.

Jeff Santrock lives in the 400 block of Maison Road, near the bank. In 2021, he said, he submitted a PowerPoint presentation to the city and to Chase officials that documented flooding on bank property and in adjacent backyards. Santrock said he updated that presentation based on current conditions.

Santrock said one of the big reasons for flooding was that when a new bank parking lot was constructed in 2004, the drainage was either removed or covered over. Now, he said water drains into neighboring backyards, three or four of which flood all the way to the homes even during mild rains.

Flooding isn’t the only problem coming from the bank property. Gay Jackson lives in the 400 block of Moross Road, and part of the parking lot wall abuts her property. She said rodents often crawl under the wall

SUMMER COLLECTION

FARMS TO PURCHASE NEW TRUCK FOR SEWER CLEANING

FARMS — It’s an expensive piece of equipment, but it’s something that Grosse Pointe Farms officials say is a worthwhile investment.

At a meeting July 8, the Farms City Council voted unanimously to spend $507,730.58 on a Vactor combination sewer cleaner. The price of the specialized truck was secured through a state competitive bidding process for government and fleet sales. Public Service Director Matthew Baka said $510,000 had been budgeted in the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year for this expenditure.

“It’s important to keep our sewer lines clean in terms of stormwater management,” City Manager Shane Reeside said. “Grosse Pointe Park recently spent over $1.5 million to clean out its sewer lines over the last couple of years.”

The Farms has more than 1,600 catch basins and miles of storm sewers, Reeside said. He said the city is “constantly cleaning out” the catch basins.

“The equipment will be used every week,” Reeside said. “Sometimes it will be

used every day.”

The new Vactor is replacing an existing one. The average lifespan of a Vactor truck is about 15 years, but Reeside said the Farms had its Vactor for 22 because city staffers maintained it well.

Reeside said the city’s current Vactor truck is out of service and they’ve had to borrow this vehicle from neighboring communities through an informal reciprocal agreement. City Councilman Joe Ricci said it costs about $2,600 to rent a Vactor truck for four hours.

“It’s very expensive,” Ricci said.

City Councilman John Gillooly, whose legal work includes representing municipalities, said the Vactor truck “is vital” because it shields the city from liability.

“Other communities are starving for this kind of equipment” but can’t afford it, Gillooly said. “I think this (purchase) is a very, very good recommendation by the city.”

City Councilwoman Beth Konrad Wilberding agreed, saying that the city “desperately needs” a new Vactor truck.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

at night. In addition, Jackson said she’s seen clothing and liquor jugs under and around the fence, and the parking lot “is loud at night,” especially on the weekends. Jackson said she didn’t know the landscaping behind the wall even belonged to the bank — she’s

been paying to have it trimmed.

The Public Safety Department has responded to the area a number of times because of people trespassing on bank property, especially at night.

It wasn’t known at press time when the City Council would be voting on a revised proposal.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

NEWS & NOTES

6A/ GROSSE POINTE TIMES • AUGUST 29, 2024

GROSSE POINTES REMEMBER 9/11

The 23rd anniversary of 9/11 — the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil — will be the subject of a service of remembrance at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms.

There will be moments of silence to remember the lives lost — recognizing when American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon and when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The names of Michiganders who died in the attacks will be read as well.

“While this institution honors those who have served and died fighting for our freedoms, it also remembers the brave first responders and victims of the 9/11 attacks,” War Memorial President & CEO Maria Miller said in a press release.

A gathering with coffee will take place after the service in the Alger Center Community Room for conversation and reflection. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested and can be made by visiting The War Memorial’s website, warmemorial.org. For more information, visit the website or call (313) 881-7511.

POOL FUNDRAISER PLANNED

The nonprofit Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation will raise funds for a new pool complex at Pier Park by hosting a cocktail party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at Pier Park. For tickets or more information, visit grossepointefarmsfoundation.org or call (313) 885-6600.

DOGS INVITED TO POOL

Grosse Pointe Shores dog owners and their canine companions are invited to Osius Park for Doggie Day at the pool from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 3. The annual event — which takes place the day after the pool closes for the season to human swimmers — will allow pooches to take a dip in the pool and play with other pups. Humans won’t be allowed to swim in the pool that day. In order to participate, dogs must be licensed with the city before Sept. 3. Licenses are available from the Shores Public Safety Department, and dog owners must produce proof of vaccinations to obtain a license. Dog owners will need to show proof of a current dog license or a tag for admission.

Learn about handwriting analysis

The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will feature a presentation by certified document examiner Ruth Holmes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Holmes has been employed by police departments, corporations and others around the world to analyze handwriting, prepare personality profiles and verify the authenticity of signatures on documents. This presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is needed. To register or for more information, visit helmlife.org or call (313) 882-9600.

STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

The St. Paul Educational Trust recently announced the winners of scholarships from St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Isabelle Schultz, who will attend Regina High School in the fall, received the Monsignor Francis X. Canfield Scholarship, which is given to a graduating eighth grader from the parish who will be attending a Catholic high school.

Gabriella Mannino, who is attending Mercy High School in the fall, received the Couzens Family Scholarship, which is awarded to a graduating eighth grader from the parish who will be attending a Catholic high school.

The winner of the Joseph and Alice Wright Scholarship — given to a deserving parishioner entering sixth grade at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School — is Brynn Guzman.

The William A. Cardinal Scholarship — a full tuition award given to a student who shows outstanding academic achievement, character and leadership — is Kishan Zelmanski.

New this year is the Brian Fraser Memorial Scholarship — established in the name of Brian Fraser, who graduated from St. Paul’s eighth grade Class of 2017 and attended the school starting with the Young 5s program. It will be awarded annually to a returning St. Paul student who demonstrates stellar academic, character and leadership traits. The recipient of the Brian Fraser Memorial Scholarship this year is Matthew Guthat.

Students were invited to apply for these scholarships during an open application process from January through March.

“We are very proud of each of these students for their outstanding academic achievements as well as the contributions they have made to the St. Paul on the Lake parish community,” Kathleen Conway, chair of the St. Paul Educational Trust, said in a press release. “We look forward to following their progress as they begin the next school year.”

CHURCH HOLDS FUNDRAISER

St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church and School, 16231 Charlevoix Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, will hold the 10th annual Project Hope 5K and Pray event Sept. 14. Registration for the walk/run is at 8:15 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 9 a.m. There will also be a daylong Eucharistic adoration — from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — and a Mass at 4 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Project Hope is for members of the community battling cancer or another serious matter and offers them support spiritually, financially and socially. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Brigid McNamara and her family to help them in their fight against cancer. To register or for more information, visit projecthopeofmichigan.com or call (313) 701-7404.

Photo provided by the War Memorial
Schultz Mannino Guzman Guthat

will perform with his own band and others throughout the weekend. Other headliners include Christian McBride & Inside Straight, Billy Childs Quartet with special guest Sean Jones, and Kyle Eastwood and the Detroit Jazz Festival Symphony Orchestra playing musical selections from dad Clint Eastwood’s films with new arrangements — some of them world premieres — and interviews with the senior Eastwood.

“It’s a mix of multimedia,” Collins said. “We create things that no one’s ever heard before. Those are the kinds of things people are going to brag about (seeing) to their grandkids.”

At 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Brandee Younger and the Detroit Jazz Festival Chamber Orchestra will join Ravi Coltrane for “Translinear Light,” the music of Detroit native Alice Coltrane, with Younger playing Alice Coltrane’s restored harp — a gift from her husband, John Coltrane, that got delivered to the house shortly after his death.

There are many artists on the lineup with roots in Detroit’s rich jazz tradition, from veterans such as Wendell Harrison and Dr. Prof. Leonard King to newer talents like

Anthony Stanco and Kasan Belgrave, son of the legendary Marcus Belgrave.

Unique collaborations, including Blade & The Fellowship Band with the Detroit Jazz Festival Jazz Orchestra arranged and conducted by Jim McNeely at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 2, are highly anticipated.

One of the local acts this year is the J Rowe/Jordan Schug Sextet. Rowe, a drummer who lives in Mount Clemens, said the group is making its jazz festival debut this year — despite not technically being a jazz band. They’re more of a progressive rock group, but sans vocals and with a lineup that currently includes saxophone, trumpet, piano and upright bass, “We’re just outliers in every (musical) community,” Rowe said.

Rowe — whose dad was a musician — has been playing music as long as he can remember. He and Schug, who’ve been collaborating for the last 15 years, pen structured songs that take listeners on a journey.

“We’re trying to do something fresh,” Rowe explained.

The largest free jazz festival in the world, Collins said the Detroit Jazz Festival attracts about 325,000 attendees over four days.

“As much as half of the audience comes from out of state and out of the country,” Collins said. “It’s become a destination.”

million viewers in 32 countries tuned in for three minutes or more.

The festival will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 with Dr. Valade’s Brass Band featuring Shannon Powell. The traditional New Orleansstyle brass band’s name pays tribute to the late Gretchen Valade, a philanthropist and businesswoman from Grosse Pointe Farms whose lifelong love of jazz led her to rescue the festival when it was on the verge of collapse, leading her to be called the “Angel of Jazz.” Her private foundation, the Gretchen C. Valade Endowment for the Arts, continues to provide funding for the festival.

Detroit businesses and businesses in surrounding communities, like hotels and restaurants, benefit from the influx of visitors. Collins said a study they conducted showed the festival brought $32 million annually to the metro region.

“It’s a free jazz festival, but it’s also one of the best jazz festivals in the world,” Collins said. “We try to remove barriers to provide access to everyone.”

That includes features on the festival website for those with vision and hearing impairments, Collins said.

Those who can’t attend in person can watch a free festival livestream via the DJF website. Collins said that last year, about 1.6

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Jordan Schug and J Rowe will make their Detroit Jazz Festival debut this year.

Spheres

which they’ll be transported to the auction site.

“There has been a wonderful response from the community!” said Abigail Turnbull, the GPCC’s membership and events coordinator, in an email interview. “We love seeing people stop in our (office) window to see the Grosse Pointe Time Machine by Daniel Draper, and have heard great feedback from the community on the spheres that are out there.”

Lena Duffy, of Grosse Pointe Park, created a koi pond design for Lifetime Orthodontics in Grosse Pointe Woods.

“Water can be tricky,” Duffy said. “I opted for blue tones (versus) ‘pond green’ simply because it’s more complimentary to the colors of the koi fish. I wanted to make sure they looked like koi from a distance, and a quick read if you were driving by.”

For Grosse Pointe Woods’ 75th anniversary in 2025, Iris Steinberg, of Grosse Pointe Park, combed through historical archives to create her “Rounding Off the Edges of History,” which incorporates newspaper articles, U.S. census data, photos, maps and more from the Woods. Steinberg said

just imagining their partner coming home to Grosse Pointe and seeing their child for the first time.”

According to the city’s website, Grosse Pointe Woods was originally incorporated in 1927 as the Village of Lochmoor. It became the Village of Grosse Pointe Woods in 1939 and, on Dec. 11, 1950, it was incorporated as the city of Grosse Pointe Woods.

This public art project is in keeping with the GPCC’s unofficial schedule of doing one every three years. Previous projects were heart sculptures in 2021, dog sculptures in 2018, butterfly benches in 2015 and fish sculptures in 2012.

she’s very interested in history and lives in a home that’s nearly 100 years old. She said Woods officials and the Grosse Pointe Public Library provided invaluable help in finding materials for the sphere.

“I highlighted key historical moments with local stories, for example there is a picture on the sphere of a local man returning from World War II and seeing his child for the first time and an article about a Grosse

Pointe Woods man who created a functioning train display in his backyard,” Steinberg said in an email interview. “Sadly, he died recently, but someone who works for the city, called his son and said ‘your Dad made the sphere!’ and hearing that I teared up, because during my hours of research, cutting and gluing, that’s exactly what I hoped for, people recognizing themselves in the work, whether it’s a familiar face, favorite spot or

“After many projects with very specific shapes, the idea for the sphere came to allow the artists to have a blank canvas,” Turnbull said. “When you’re starting with a shape rather than an object, there is much more freedom to get creative and make something unique. The spheres are all one size this year. They’re two feet in diameter and sit on a three-foot pillar.”

Artists welcomed this new challenge.

“The sphere concept might be the best one yet,” Duffy said. “It really opened up to tons of creativity.”

For Michigan Home Builders in Grosse See SPHERES on page 9A

LEFT: Ryan DeMattio’s sphere, for Michigan Home Builders in Grosse Pointe City, was influenced by Op Art. RIGHT: The sphere created by Iris Steinberg, for Grosse Pointe Woods, incorporates historical materials about the city and its residents. Photos provided by the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce

Pointe City, Ryan DeMattio, of Grosse Pointe Park, came up with a ribbon design.

“I was interested in the play of foreground to background patterns, from black and white Op Art examples,” DeMattio said in an email interview.

After collaborating with MHB officials, DeMattio created a striking, interwoven pattern of pink, silver and green. Unfortunately, the heat of the summer caused the paint to bubble and melt, forcing DeMattio to start over.

“After stripping the globe to (its) bare form, I began again with upgraded materials, much effort, and came through with a newly minted globe closer to our original design,” DeMattio said. “Art often comes with a great learning process, and this certainly deliv-

ered! It certainly has been an exciting opportunity to be involved with for the local community.”

The spheres have encouraged people to visit local businesses, and the sponsorships and auction proceeds will fund future community efforts.

“Projects like this are important because the Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation gives back to the community with funds raised to support projects like this,” Turnbull said. “The more support we get for these initiatives, the more scholarships and business grants we can award to our community. Seeing our members and the next generation of leaders thrive is a major part of our mission and these projects allow us to see that through.”

Maps with the sphere locations can be picked up from GPCC offices at 106 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms or on its website, grossepointechamber. com. For auction tickets or more information, visit the GPCC website or call (313) 881-4722.

The Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University — a performance venue designed specifically for jazz performances — opens with an invitation-only reception Aug. 29. During a preview for the DJF April 10 on the WSU campus, WSU President Kimberly Andrews Espy said the university was “eternally grateful” to Valade for her gift, which Espy said is “truly remarkable for our campus.” Collins is a professor and director of jazz studies at WSU. Wayne County Deputy Director of Communications Keith Owens said April 10 that Valade’s commitment to jazz “is a sort of love none of us will ever forget.”

He also acknowledged the festival’s legacy of excellence.

“Thank you for 45 years of the best jazz has to offer,” Owens said.

For a full festival schedule or more about donation opportunities, visit detroitjazzfest.org.

Yamasaki

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“She’s incredibly creative and experimental and intelligent,” Stebbins Taitt said. Yamasaki was born in Osaka, Japan, and grew up there but moved to the United States with her husband, a doctor, in 1989. She earned a degree in graphic design from Kyoto Seika University, from which she graduated in 1981. She then studied woodblock printmaking from 1981 to 1986 with master artist Richard Steiner, who was born in America and launched the Kyoto International Mokuhanga School.

In 1996, thanks to her own mastery of woodblock printing, Yamasaki received her artist’s name — Toshin — from Steiner. She also received her woodblock printmaking teacher’s license that year. Yamasaki signs her artworks Toshin.

Each color requires its own carved block of wood; more colors mean more blocks to carve and then print. The blocks must also be perfectly aligned with each other so that the colors and images line up on the print. Yamasaki said she draws her design first before she starts carving.

“It takes a long time,” Yamasaki said.

At her ULS show, Yamasaki will include a display print that shows each layer of color on its own, along with the carved blocks and the finished artwork.

She estimates it takes about a month to come up with the design for the image and another month to carve out the wood blocks. Then, there’s the printing itself. For an oversized print — one of which is in a show at the Grosse Pointe Artists Association’s gallery and one of which will be at the ULS show — Yamasaki said it took roughly six months.

Black is always the last color to be printed, she explained.

The fine details in her prints are one of the elements that make them extraordinary.

“Often, it’s very delicate,” said Stebbins Taitt, noting that this is unusual for this medium. “The fact that she’s able to produce these very delicate multi-block woodblock prints is just masterful.”

Her works — which frequently feature fine gradations of color — are gracefully beautiful and incorporate the natural world as well as human subjects. Yamasaki creates origami, draws and paints as well, and has an eye for color and shadow.

Yamasaki is happy to be teaching fellow artists this storied artistic technique, leading woodblock printmaking classes at the Grosse Pointe Artists Association at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms and at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham. She’s been teaching since 2009 and has even had several shows with

her students.

“It’s fun to teach,” Yamasaki said. “I like to see how they grow.”

Stebbins Taitt calls Yamasaki “a fantastic teacher” with a “great sense of humor” and a good balance between being strict yet gentle with her students.

“She’s so skillful at what she does that when there is any kind of problem, she knows how to fix it,” Stebbins Taitt said. “Her enthusiasm is another thing that makes her a good teacher. And she’s real supportive of her students.”

That has extended to Yamasaki even opening her home to individualized instruction with some of her students.

“She’s a wonderful person as well as a wonderful teacher — generous and kind and cheerful and positive,” Stebbins Taitt said.

Yamasaki has won multiple awards for her art, including several Best of Show honors from Lawrence Street Gallery in Ferndale and the Grosse Pointe Artists Association. She’s had several solo exhibitions and has been included in dozens of group shows across Michigan.

ULS visitors will see a range of works by Yamasaki.

“I have different kinds of artwork (that will be displayed),” Yamasaki said. “I hope people enjoy (it).”

University Liggett School is located at 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods. Besides the opening reception, Yamasaki’s exhibition can be viewed by appointment only from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. To make an appointment or for more information, call ULS at (313) 8844444. For more about Yamasaki and her work, visit her website, toshinprint.com.

Photo by K. Michelle Moran
Grosse Pointe Shores artist Nobuko Yamasaki stands next to “Winter Sky,” one of the artworks that will be in her upcoming solo exhibition at University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Art Takeover

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identity for The Village.”

An opening night reception will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in The Village, with many participating businesses offering things like refreshments and door prizes. In addition, Boggess-Nunley said there will be live music, street performers, a caricature artist and a performance from The Amazing Flec, a contact juggler.

“It’s a free event, so it’s a great way to get to know the community,” Boggess-Nunley said.

The artworks were selected from 125 entries.

“It was incredible,” Boggess-Nunley said. “We were very fortunate to have so many creative artists submit.”

Once again, visitors can try their hand at a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunt participants can find a map to participating businesses in the Aug. 29 issue of the Grosse Pointe Times or inside the businesses themselves. Correctly answered scavenger hunt questionnaires will be entered into a drawing for prizes like art and gift certificates. A child-friendly scavenger hunt will be offered as well. Boggess-Nunley offered a tip for solving the questions by rec-

ommending that people follow the map from location 1 to location 35, saying the questions follow each other in numeric order.

Visitors are also encouraged to vote for their favorite Art Takeover work. The winner

will receive a solo exhibition at Posterity.

While seeing the art and taking part in events like the scavenger hunt are fun for people of all ages, Art Takeover is meant to benefit Village businesses, too.

“It’s really a good way to bring people into businesses that maybe they’ve never been to before,” Main Street Grosse Pointe Executive Director Cindy Willcock said.

Last year’s Art Takeover did just that.

“It went well,” Boggess-Nunley said.

“We brought in a lot of visitors to The Village. It was fun to see people walking around The Village with their maps.”

The artworks on view are available for purchase and Boggess-Nunley said they’re being sold commission-free, so artists will receive all the proceeds.

New businesses are popping up all the time, making a Village visit as exciting for longtime residents as it is for new ones.

“It’s really good that people are discovering — or rediscovering — our businesses,” Willcock said.

Posterity is located at 17005 Kercheval Ave. in The Village. For more about Art Takeover, visit posterityartgallery.com or call (313) 884-8105.

Photo provided by Michelle Boggess-Nunley
Well-known Grosse Pointe Farms artist Christine Wardwell will have some of her work in this year’s Art Takeover project in The Village.

September 5th from 5:00PM - 7:30PM

M-22

this two-lane highway offers scenic views and so much to do

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — The Leelanau Peninsula gets a lot of attention in the fall. When the woodsy hills explode in fiery shades of red, orange and yellow, M-22 becomes a river of cars, campers and RVs. Not too long ago, the readers of USA Today voted M-22 as “the best scenic autumn” drive in the country.

But I prefer the Leelanau Peninsula in the summer, especially this time of year, late August and early September, when there is a lull between the crowds of beach-bound families and leaf-peeping couples. M-22 becomes a bit less traveled and there’s more elbow room to check out the places that make this peninsula unique.

venturers and brothers Matt and Keegan Myers, explain on their company website.

That sums up much of the appeal of the Leelanau Peninsula.

Take a drive along M-22 and the rewards are many: panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan, postcard-pretty small towns, vineyards, orchards and small farm stands, selling seasonal fruits, vegetables and more. The route also provides easy access to hiking trails, bike paths, beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which stretches for miles along M-22.

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For the unfamiliar, M-22 is a two-lane highway that hugs the shoreline of the pinky-shaped peninsula. One of the most scenic highways in Michigan, M-22 has become an iconic brand. Black-and-white M-22 stickers have become ubiquitous on vehicles, kayaks and backpacks all over. The M-22 brand “symbolizes everything we love about up north living — exploring our lakes, dunes, and forests while fostering authentic community connection,” the founders of the lifestyle brand, local ad-

You can pick up M-22 on the west side of Traverse City or in the southwestern corner of Leelanau County near Empire. The 116-mile road begins outside of Manistee, about an hour south. That stretch also makes for a great fall road trip.

But let’s stick to the Leelanau Peninsula.

Even in the thick of summer crowds, Empire exudes the charms of a rural village, with a popular beach just a few blocks from downtown. Smaller than other Leelanau towns, Empire is a great apres-beach stop to

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ABOVE: M-22
a two-lane highway that hugs the shoreline of the the Leelanau Peninsula. BELOW: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore stretches for miles along M-22.
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grab a burger at Joe’s Friendly Tavern or gelato and chocolate treats from the Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate Shop. This sweet little shop has been around two decades and sources chocolate from Ecuador. Everything is handmade — the truffles and honey caramels are standouts.

Empire serves as the gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, an outdoor paradise spanning more than 70,000 acres along Lake Michigan. The diverse landscape of clear lakes and streams, dense woods, beaches and shoreline sand dunes draws hikers, bikers, swimmers, beachcombers and more. Stop at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, just east of the intersection with M-72, to learn more about the popular Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. The latter is famous for its one-of-akind views of Lake Michigan and the majestic shoreline.

Farther north, Glen Arbor is home to Cherry Republic, the purveyor of all things cherry. Chill and sip cherry-inspired beer or wine at the Cherry Public House. The Mill Glen Arbor is a recently restored grist mill on the banks of the Crystal River. Built nearly

150 years ago, the Mill is now a cafe, restaurant and hotel, earning rave reviews for the restoration and the food, which is seasonal and regionally sourced. The fresh-baked pastries using house-milled grains are a hit too.

Clothing, souvenirs and other shops line M-22. New to the neighborhood is the inviting River Club Glen Arbor, a place to relax, indulge in healthy Mexican-inspired fare and local craft beer and ciders. Play the River Club’s 18-hole miniature golf course, where the holes have been designed with Northern Michigan attractions in mind. Live music is on stage daily and you can even arrive by kayak.

The Leelanau Peninsula is home to more than two dozen wineries, many of them producing award-winning wines. A few wineries are located on M-22, including Good Harbor Vineyards, just south of Leland. Pop in the tasting room to sample Good Harbor’s award-winning Pinot Grigio and its unusual red blend, Pinot Noir-Zweigelt, a lovely wine you’re unlikely to find anywhere else.

Leland bustles with tourists throughout the summer, many of them coming to check out Fishtown, a village of shanties along the Leland River that once was a commercial fishing hub. Some fishing still occurs out of Leland, but most of the shanties today are

boutique shops or restaurants. The Manitou Island Transit offers a great day trip to South Manitou Island, part of the national lakeshore. Charter fishing excursions are available from the Leland Township Marina.

On the main street, the Leland Harbor House stocks outdoor and beach clothing — including the M-22 brand — and is a popular stop for locally made Moomers Ice Cream. On the opposite corner, The Leland Mercantile Co. sells everything you need for a picnic, dinner in the airbnb or a trip to nearby Van’s Beach. A block away, the sandy beach is a great place to sunbathe or look for Petoskey Stones or Leland Blue Stones.

Near the tip of the peninsula is Northport, where M-22 turns south toward Traverse City. Just north of town is Leelanau State Park and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, an easy walk from the parking lot. In town, check out the farmers market on Fridays, held across from the marina. It’s one of the best farmers markets on the peninsula, with everything from fresh greens, sweet corn, apples, peaches, lavender, and fresh flowers this time of year. Just an FYI, it’s too late for sweet cherries.

M-22 is the main thoroughfare through Suttons Bay, where you’ll find all kinds of shops, restaurants, a movie theater and a pair of tasting rooms. Gilchrist Farm Winery and

Restaurant is fairly new and its tasting room serves a “hyper-local menu,” with ingredients sourced seasonally and from local farms. At Northern Latitudes Distillery, samples of house-made spirits are complimentary. Be sure to try the horseradish vodka.

Outside of town, Hop Lot Brewing Company exudes an Up North vibe with outdoor seating amid towering trees. Other wineries and cideries can be found along or just off M-22 as you head south.

No trip would be complete without time on the water. In Greilickville, closer to Traverse City, board a specialty cruise on The Discovery, a two-deck touring vessel with a fully enclosed main deck. Cruises include Wine Tasting Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 11, featuring flights of wine from local wineries. Or opt for the schooner Manitou, a replica of an 1800s schooner, similar to those that sailed the Great Lakes. The Manitou’s options include brunch, evening sails, winetasting and Moomers Ice Cream.

Yes, you’re no longer on M-22, but viewing Leelanau from Grand Traverse Bay is a great way to end your road trip and another way to appreciate the distinctive beauty of the peninsula.

Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.

CRIME WATCH

Running vehicle stolen

CITY — An unknown thief is said to have stolen a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox while the victim left the vehicle running and empty while she went into a restaurant in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 to pick up a carryout. When the victim left the restaurant, her vehicle was missing. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Car taken

PARK — A black 2007 Chrysler 300 was stolen from the 1100 block of Maryland Street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Aug. 25. Police said this vehicle was stolen without the keys inside. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Vehicle with keys stolen

WOODS — Sometime between 9 a.m. Aug. 25 and 5 a.m. Aug. 26, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a vehicle from the 1900 block of Van Antwerp Street while the keys were left inside. Besides the vehicle, the suspect got away with the contents that were left inside, which included a laptop computer, a purse, credit and debit cards, a Michigan driver’s license and a passport. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Gun removed from vehicle

WOODS — A loaded 9 mm Glock pistol was stolen from a vehicle that was parked — and possibly left unlocked — in the driveway of a home in the 2000 block of Allard Avenue between the hours of 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 9:45 a.m. Aug. 23. Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the scene. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Larcenies from vehicles reported

PARK — While it wasn’t known at press time whether the incidents were connected, police received several reports of larcenies from vehicles between the evenings of Aug. 24 and 25.

In the 1000 block of Lakepointe Street, someone stole a purse, sunglasses and credit cards from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in a driveway overnight.

In the 800 block of Harcourt Road, someone removed a driver’s license and credit cards from a vehicle that was unlocked and parked on the street overnight.

And in the 1000 block of Beaconsfield Avenue, someone took an estimated $10 in

change and a pair of Adidas shoes from two unlocked vehicles while they were parked on the street overnight.

Police remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from inside. Anyone with more information about any of these incidents can call (313) 822-7400.

Larceny suspects sought

FARMS — Unknown young male suspects are being sought by police after a couple of larcenies from automobiles in the 300 block of Ridgemont Road in the early morning hours of Aug. 14. A witness in one of the incidents said she was awakened by her dogs and got up to see that two unknown males were rummaging through her unlocked vehicle at around 5:41 a.m. Aug. 14. The victim said she yelled at the suspects, who ran toward an awaiting gray midsized SUV, possibly a Lincoln, that fled the scene northbound on Ridgemont toward Chalfonte Avenue. She said the suspects left her driver’s side door open but didn’t appear to have taken anything.

In a second incident, the suspects are said to have entered an unlocked vehicle and stolen two phone chargers and one battery booster/charger, valued at a total of $55. Anyone with more information about either of these incidents can call (313) 885-2100.

Meal thieves spotted

CITY — A 21-year-old Detroit man and a 30-year-old Detroit man allegedly stole a meal awaiting delivery from a restaurant in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village at around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

According to a police report, the suspects entered the restaurant and asked the cashier for water. When the cashier was getting water for them, the suspects are alleged to have taken someone else’s meal, which was valued at $59. Police said the suspects were spotted in the area days later, at which time they were cited for larceny and released in conjunction with this incident.

Vandal sought

FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have drawn male genitalia on two brick wall pillars on the property of a home in the first block of Beverly Road between the hours of 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and 7 p.m. Aug. 15. The victim wasn’t sure if he might have been targeted because he has a rainbow flag on his home. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Larceny attempted

WOODS — Sometime between the evening of Aug. 19 and 9 a.m. Aug. 20, an unknown suspect is said to have broken into a vehicle while it was parked in a drive-

way in the 1700 block of Severn Road. The victim discovered that the suspect smashed out a window and rummaged through the vehicle’s interior. It wasn’t known at press time if anything had been taken from inside. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Change removed from vehicle

FARMS — A home surveillance camera shows two unknown suspects entering a green Audi SQ5 while it was parked and unlocked in the 200 block of Cloverly Road at around 3:51 p.m. Aug. 10. The suspects are said in a police report to have stolen an estimated $2 in change from the vehicle and walked away eastbound on the sidewalk. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Tools taken

FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 11 a.m. Aug. 10, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen two silver and red 2-ton Larin jack stands, a red Milwaukee pry bar and a Milwaukee hammer from the cab of an unlocked blue Chevrolet Silverado while it was parked in the 300 block of Ridgemont Road. The victim told police he realized something was awry when he noticed that the tailgate on his truck was down. He said nothing appeared to have been taken from the truck bed, but the interior of the cab had been rummaged through and the aforementioned tools were taken. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Larcenies from vehicles reported

FARMS — A couple in the first block of Moross Road became the victims of larceny when an unknown suspect or suspects rummaged through their vehicles — a black Audi Q5 and a white Audi Q3 — while the vehicles were left unlocked in the driveway between the hours of 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 8 a.m. Aug. 10. The suspect or suspects stole

multiple credit cards, a red wallet, a driver’s license and about $100 from the Audi Q5, but a police report states the victims didn’t notice anything missing from the Audi Q3. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Kayaks taken

PARK — Sometime between noon June 1 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 25, an unknown suspect or suspects reportedly stole one pink and one blue Ocean brand kayak from Patterson Park, where they had been stored on the kayak rack. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Repeat trespasser cited

FARMS — A 52-year-old Detroit man was told to leave after he was found lying on the porch of a home in the 400 block of Allard Road at around 8:43 p.m. Aug. 14. Police said the suspect has received previous trespassing citations from the city. He was told not to return to the property, according to a police report.

Unlocked vehicle rummaged through

FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have rifled through the interior of a white Cadillac XT6 while it was parked on the street in the 300 block of Ridge Road between the hours of 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and 11 a.m. Aug. 10. The victim told police nothing appeared to have been taken. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Coins, knife taken

FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 11:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 7:45 a.m. Aug. 10, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen roughly $15 in change and a fixedblade knife in a leather case from the inside of a vehicle while it was unlocked and parked in a driveway in the 200 block of Cloverly Road. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

SPORTS

18A/ GROSSE POINTE TIMES • AUGUST 29, 2024

SOUTH MACOMB COUNTY FOOTBALL PREVIEW

GROSSE POINTE SOUTH LOOKING FOR THIRD-STRAIGHT MAC WHITE TITLE

We’re back in full swing with gridiron action at the high school level. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in southern Macomb County.

Center Line

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

First game: at Detroit Henry Ford, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Center Line tested itself last year with a nonconference schedule consisting of Madison Heights Lamphere, River Rouge and Marine City, and the young Panthers were hungry for the challenge.

Returning with a core of all-league players in junior Avery Taylor (LB), senior Elijah Williford (WR/DB) and sophomore Darius Wallace (WR/DB), Center Line’s jump to the MAC Silver should be a smooth transition given the talent it possesses. Senior quarterback Ethan Goralski will command the huddle with sophomore running back Masai Ali handling the bulk of the carries.

Eastpointe

Last season’s record: 1-8.

League: Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

First game: at Dearborn Heights Crestwood, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

It’s been a rough couple of years for the Shamrocks, but we’re only three years removed from a team who had back-to-back winning seasons in ’19 and ’20.

Dropping down from the MAC Gold to the MAC Silver could be a nice move to clear the team’s heads and regroup, and also bringing in an entirely new staff could give a different perspective.

Seniors Devon Loggins (WR/DB) and Dreshawn Morris (DL) headline Eastpointe’s returning group.

Grosse Pointe North

Last season’s record: 7-4. League: Macomb Area Conference Gold Division.

First game: vs. Utica, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

When you have only three returning starters on offense, sometimes you have to get a little creative about how you’re going to run your offense.

When head coach Joe Drouin found an old playbook of longtime head football coach Frank Sumbera, it created a new outlook for his offense.

“We’re going to run a little bit of the two-back set and go under center,” Drouin said. “We’re going to take it back to 1968 and run some I-formation with the guys.”

The Norsemen have the talent to do so with junior King Jackson and junior Caleb Butler handling the bulk of the carries, while senior Caleb Rivera serves as the fullback and sophomore Jason Hubbell and senior Je’Sean Woods anchor the offensive line as returning starters.

North also plans to move senior Daylon Doe to the tight end spot, creating a favorable matchup for the 6-foot-3 receiver who can move quicker than most linebackers.

Defensively, North returns a core of veterans behind senior Jack Kezhaya (LB), senior James Shefferly (LB), senior Evan Bainbridge (DL), senior Terry Smith (DL) and Jackson (LB).

Grosse Pointe South

Last season’s record: 9-2.

League: Macomb Area Conference White Division.

First game: at Port Huron Northern, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The Blue Devils continue to show that the MAC White belongs to them, posting back-to-back league titles and an unbeaten 10-0 record the past two seasons.

Returning a corps of veterans and fresh off its ninth straight playoff appearance, South should be at the top of the league until

proven otherwise.

Senior quarterback Jack Lupo will command the offense again with senior wideout Vince Vachon, an all-region selection returning on the outside.

The South defense, who tallied three shutouts and allowed more than seven points only once last season, returns all-region talents in senior linebacker Lex Willson and senior defensive back Wyatt Hepner.

Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett

Last season’s record: 7-3. League: Catholic High School League Intersectional #1.

First game: vs. Detroit Denby, 4 p.m. Aug. 29.

Under the direction of first-year coach Andre Rison, a former NFL player and Michigan State University wide receiver, Liggett’s move up from CHSL Intersectional #2 to Intersectional #1 was properly timed for an emerging Knights team.

Posting back-to-back seasons with seven wins, senior running back Gary Stacy will headline the returning group on the offensive side alongside junior quarterback Nikkos Davis. Senior defensive lineman Andrew Johnson will anchor the defense.

Liggett’s back-to-back playoff appearances the past two seasons happened for the first time since 2015-2016.

Harper Woods

Last season’s record: 11-3.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: vs. Redford Union, 7 p.m. Aug. 30.

Not much more needs to be said for Harper Woods last season other than the fact that they’re the defending state champions in Division 4.

Harper Woods returns only four starters on each side of the ball, but it’s still going to be a dangerous team on the field each week.

“The 2025 version of the Pioneers will be fast, physical and athletic,” head coach Rod Oden said. “We return about 50 percent of our roster from last year, and most of that is in the trenches.”

Junior quarterback Nate Rocheleau will command the huddle with seniors Colby Bailey and Donald Adams handling the bulk of the carries. Sophomore wideout Dakota Guerrant, who will also serve as the team’s

ABOVE: Warren De La Salle prepares to take the field at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state championship game on Nov. 26 at Ford Field.
LEFT: St. Clair Shores Lakeview senior Terrell McCurdy (23) attempts to make a tackle on Roseville senior Herman Searcy.
Photos by Erin Sanchez

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kicker, will be one to watch this season on the outside.

Defensively, it’s a veteran-heavy defensive line led by senior and University of Toledo commit Bryant Weatherspoon, senior defensive lineman Jevon Jones, and senior defensive end Vory Peacock. Ferris State University commit Matt McCraw and senior Johnny Nelson headline the linebacking corps.

Roseville

Last season’s record: 8-4. League: Macomb Area Conference hite Division.

First game: at Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (at Lawrence Technological University), 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Roseville’s consistency over the past few years under head coach Vernard Snowden has rewarded it with four straight playoff appearances and three straight seasons of seven or more wins.

Unfortunately for the Panthers, they’ve run into Warren De La Salle Collegiate the last four years in the playoffs, but Roseville isn’t backing down with the talent it’s returning.

Senior quarterback Jordan Simes, a three-year starter and Ferris State University commit, will command the huddle with three-star recruit and Howard University commit Eric Slater, a senior wideout, on the outside along with senior Herman Searcy.

Roseville’s offense also has the benefit of having one of the top players in the state of Michigan, senior running back Desmond Straughton, who has committed to play college football at the University of Illinois.

But with all this firepower on the offensive side, it’s the defensive line that Snowden said is poised for a big season.

“I honestly think our defensive line and the depth of our defensive line is really solid this year, and it’s going to be needed in the league,” Snowden said. “We graduated four linebackers, who were all Division I or high Division II guys, so our D-line has really stepped up to the challenge.”

Senior Mike Chude, a Grand Valley State University commit, headlines the defensive front alongside senior Jacob Blair, junior Miles Sharp and senior Elizah Jolly, who is also a Grand Valley State University commit.

Senior D’ondre Fordham and sophomore Armani Hegmon will lead the linebacking corps while junior Bryant Snowden, senior Hanklin Elston and Straughton will lead the secondary.

Saturday, September 7, 2024, Noon - 6 p.m. St. Clair Shores Memorial Park, 32400 Jeferson at Masonic Check-in begins at 11 a.m.

St. Clair Shores Lakeview

Last season’s record: 7-3.

League: Macomb Area Conference White Division.

First game: at Lapeer, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

When you make six consecutive playoff appearances, especially in the MAC White, you’re doing something right.

After graduating a slew of talent last season, Lakeview enters the season with a lot of question marks, but head coach Patrick Threet said it’s nothing he and his team aren’t accustomed to.

“That’s kind of been the norm the last four years,” Threet said. “We lose this great player, and then the next year somebody becomes that great player. We talked to our guys about how they may have this aunt where they go to her house and she makes this special pie and she doesn’t share the recipe with anyone, but you always know it’s good. I told them to trust the process and understand that we have a recipe for success at Lakeview.”

Junior quarterback Gavin McKee will command the huddle again with senior Eric Simmons emerging as the primary running back, but Lakeview has had a knack for developing running backs in the past, so don’t be surprised if two or three more players enter the committee.

It also helps the running game when you have a veteran-heavy offensive line consisting of senior Bobby Clark, a three-year starter, junior Vincenzo Pizzo, senior Connor Kubiak, senior Jacob Smigielski, and se-

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Roseville senior quarterback Jordan Simes throws a ball before a game last season.

nior Matthew Demski.

Defensively, the Huskies are led by senior Terrell McCurdy (DB), a three-year starter, and junior Brennen Johnson (DB) with junior John Kline and senior Jacob Snell on the defensive line.

St. Clair Shores Lake Shore

Last season’s record: 3-6. League: Macomb Area Conference Gold Division.

First game: vs. Sault Ste. Marie, 7 p.m. Aug. 30.

Lake Shore is still searching for its first winning season since 2018, but it will have to fight for it this season without its starting quarterback and receiver, who both transferred this year.

Seniors James Taylor (TE/DE) and Ja’Sean Dean (WR/DB) headline the returning group for the Shorians.

St. Clair Shores South Lake

Last season’s record: 3-6. League: Macomb Area Conference Silver Division.

First game: vs. Warren Woods Tower, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

South Lake snapped its three consecutive playoff appearances streak but still was able to turn in a respectable season.

The Cavaliers will rely on senior Rafeal Payne (RB/LB) and junior Emarian Jackson (WR/DB) to lead the team this season.

Warren Cousino

Last season’s record: 6-4. League: Macomb Area Conference Blue Division.

First game: vs. Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The tide is turning in the right direction for Warren Cousino, who’s posted backto-back winning seasons and playoff appearances.

Prior to 2022, Cousino had tallied six total wins from 2017 to 2021, but the Patriots have turned things around.

Cousino will take on a new league this year, but will ride the momentum of last year and rely on its veteran leaders consisting of seniors Jake Rudd (OL/DL) and Owen Banaszak (RB/LB) and juniors Brick Sandridge (QB), Michael Kozel (WR/DB) and Kam Hayward (WR) to lead the team.

Cousino last made its third straight playoff appearance in 2006.

Warren De La Salle

Last season’s record: 11-3. League: Catholic High School League Central.

First game: at Davison (at Wayne State University), 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

With four straight state championship appearances and two state titles in the process, De La Salle is a well-oiled machine.

If De La Salle needed any extra motivation to storm out the gate this year, a loaded senior group fresh off a state finals loss should just about do it.

Senior quarterback Sante Gasperoni, an all-region selection, returns under center with junior wideout Damion King, an all-region selection, headlining the wide receiver room.

Defensively, it’s two all-state players leading the way with senior Jacob Tur (DL) and Dalton Drogosh (LB) commanding the defensive unit, but the Pilots also have allregion talents on the defensive side in Anthony Presnell (DL) and Isaiah Jones (DB).

Warren Fitzgerald

Last season’s record: 4-6. League: Macomb Area Conference Gold Division.

First game: at Warren Mott, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Things weren’t looking great for Fitzgerald out the gate as it lost its first three games, but a four-game win streak put the season back on track and was just enough to qualify for a playoff spot.

Fitzgerald’s win over Grosse Pointe North also earned the team a share of the MAC Gold title, and that goes a long way in terms of momentum.

Now back with returning veterans and all-league players such as junior Myron Hardy (DB), junior Martez Kelley (DT) and senior Demontae Edwards (WR/DB), Fitzgerald should challenge for the MAC Gold again this season.

Warren Lincoln

Last season’s record: 5-4. League: Macomb Area Conference Bronze Division.

First game: vs. Romulus Summit Academy North, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Warren Lincoln’s 4-2 run to end the season, which clinched its first winning season since 2015, has to have the team feeling good heading into 2024.

With returning all-league players such as senior Aaron Logan (WR/DB), senior Jeremiah Hutson (WR/DB) and senior Keyonta Pettis (OL/DL), Lincoln should be a key player in the race for the MAC Bronze title.

It’s likely going to be a four-team race between Lincoln, Clawson, Clinton Township Clintondale and Hazel Park for the MAC Bronze title.

Warren Mott

Last season’s record: 6-4. League: Macomb Area Conference Blue Division.

First game: vs. Warren Fitzgerald, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Warren Mott stormed out the gate last season to the tune of an impressive 6-3 regular season record, suffering a one-point loss to league rival Port Huron, a seven-point loss to Port Huron Northern, and a loss to Clinton Township Chippewa Valley, a MAC Red team.

With senior quarterback Mike Kronner commanding the huddle and senior Wes Gilmore (WR/DB) — both all-league selections — returning on both sides of the ball, Mott should be a threat again in the MAC Blue.

Warren Woods Tower

Last season’s record: 2-7. League: Macomb Area Conference Gold Division.

First game: at St. Clair Shores South Lake, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Still in search of its first winning season since 2018, Warren Woods Tower showed signs of fight last season, but it didn’t translate to its record.

Returning all-league talents in seniors Arnell Logan (TE/DE) and Amari Richardson (TE/DT), also an all-region selection, Tower hopes to improve this year, but the MAC Gold only gets tougher.

CALENDAR COMMUNITY

AUG. 30-SEPT. 2

Arts, Beats & Eats: Featuring 125-plus artists, hundreds of musical acts on nine stages including Cheap Trick, Tesla, Keith Sweat, Gin Blossoms and Thornetta Davis, and more than 50 restaurants, caterers and food trucks, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, www. artsbeatseats.com

AUG. 29

Fever Candlelight Open Air Concerts: “The Soul of Detroit featuring Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and More,” 7 and 9:15 p.m., doors and open bar 45 minutes before each show, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/ eventcalendar

SEPT. 7

Book sale: 1-4 p.m., Harper Woods Library, 19601 Harper Ave., (313) 343-2575, fortunam@libcoop.net

SEPT. 14

Author Spotlight: Drew Philp talks about “A $500 House in Detroit” and shares stories not in his book, plus takes audience questions, 2-3 p.m., Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org

SEPT. 21

Cars and Coffee: Also raffles and prizes, 10 a.m.noon, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths@mimths.org, mimths.org

ONGOING

Teen Leadership Council: Meetings for grades 9-12 every first Wednesday of month, pizza and snacks provided, 6-7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Public LibraryWoods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., grossepointelibrary. org, (313) 640-4775

Book clubs: Nearly a dozen hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Library at various branches, restaurants and on Zoom, more at grossepointelibrary.org/book-clubs

Farmers market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Sept. 14, parking lot on the southeast corner of Kercheval Avenue and Lakepointe Street in Grosse Pointe Park

‘Archi-Texture’: Exhibit by members of Scarab Club photography group FOCUS, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily until Sept. 20, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-3454, grossepointeartcenter.org

Art classes: 10:30 a.m.-noon every first and third Tuesday of month for seniors, 6-8 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of month for veterans, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 881-3454, grossepointeartcenter.org

Health workshops: For ovarian cancer support, diabetes prevention, nutrition education and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

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.

City of Grosse Pointe Woods City Council Vacancy

Notice is hereby given, the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council, at their meeting held August 12, 2024, declared a vacancy in the offce of Council and an appointment procedure has been established. All interested and qualifed members of the community are invited to apply to fll the vacancy until the term expires at the next regular general election, November 4, 2025.

To be considered for the appointment, submit a resume, letter of interest, and other materials by September 19, 2024, at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications may be emailed to Paul P. Antolin, City Clerk, at pantolin@gpwmi.us, placed in the City’s drop box or mailed USPS to:

Paul P. Antolin, City Clerk

Attn: City Council Vacancy

20025 Mack Plaza Drive

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

• Be a citizen of the United States;

• Be a resident of the City of Grosse Pointe Woods for at least two (2) consecutive years prior to appointment;

• Be a qualifed and registered voter of the City of Grosse Pointe Woods;

• Not be delinquent on City property taxes or other City bills or be in default to any state agency.

Applicants should include qualifcations, skills, and experiences that demonstrate leadership, such as service on governing boards, service organizations, or committees. An applicant may submit supporting documents, however, none are required. A person may not simultaneously serve as a Council Member and hold a second public offce that is incompatible with the offce of Council.

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