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Find gifts while giving back during Tau Beta’s Fall Market
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — Consumers can shop conscientiously during Tau Beta’s Fall Market Oct. 2-4 at the normally private Grosse Pointe Club in Grosse Pointe Farms, knowing that event proceeds will help local children and families in need.
“Each year, the proceeds from the Fall Market allow us to continue supporting the Tau Beta Center for Literacy and the Center for Discovery at the Children’s Center,” Tau Beta President Debbie Minanov said in a press release. “These funds make a real difference by helping to provide essentials through the food pantry, creating enriching summer programs, and ensuring families can share a holiday meal through our annual Turkey Drive. Beyond this work, Tau Beta members are also able to recognize and support other deserving organizations through our grant program. We are proud to carry forward the Tau Beta mission of helping children and families shape their own futures.”
This year’s market is helmed by co-chairs Lindsay Brock and Andrea Powers, with Tina Craparotta and Patti Theros serving as patron chairs.
“We have so many great vendors, both returning favorites (and) new vendors,” said Powers, of Grosse Pointe Farms. “We’re excited to give them the opportunity to ex-
Truth subject to interpretation in ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — What defines “truth”? It’s the question at the heart of “The Lifespan of a Fact,” a production by the Purdon Studio Theatre — the black box theater arm of Grosse Pointe Theatre.
Based on an actual incident involving a battle between an essayist and a fact-checker, the show will be staged Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. This show also marks the beginning of GPT’s 20252026 season.
Phil Potter, of St. Clair Shores, plays essayist John D’Agata; Laura Bartell, of Grosse Pointe Shores, plays magazine editor Emily Penrose; and Alex Sprinkle, of Detroit, plays Jim Fingal, a zealous fact-checker and recent Harvard University graduate. Fingal and D’Agata butt heads almost immediately over D’Agata’s essay about the suicide of a young man and the history of the city — Las Vegas — where the tragedy took place.
“I really liked the dialogue, and I really liked the question it was asking,” said Erin Getzin, of Harper Woods, the
ABOVE: Phil Potter plays an essayist and Laura Bartell plays a magazine editor in Purdon Studio Theatre’s production of “The Lifespan of a Fact.”
LEFT: Alex Sprinkle plays an exhaustive fact-checker in Purdon Studio Theatre’s production of “The Lifespan of a Fact.”
Photos provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre
Retired Shores city clerk praised for his service to community
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — After decades in public ser-
vice — most recently as the city clerk of Grosse Pointe Shores — Bruce Nichols has stepped down to spend more time with his four — soon to be five — grandchildren.
Nichols, who stepped away from the appointed position effective Aug. 31, had been the Shores city clerk since 2011.
“It was a great run,” Nichols said. “I met a lot of really nice people. I saw a lot of council members come and go. They always voted what they thought was right.”
The Shores City Council honored Nichols with a proclamation Aug. 19.
Mayor Ted Kedzierski, who presented Nichols with the proclamation, recalled Nichols speaking at a Shores council meeting years ago.
“I said you’d make a terrific city clerk,” Kedzierski said.
The mayor said that turned out to be true.
“He’s just been so outstanding,” Kedzierski said.
Nichols — whose family was on hand to see him honored — said he’s enjoyed his tenure.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve,” Nichols said.
AI PANEL TO DISCUSS DESIGN OF THE TIMES
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD/DETROIT — For some, AI, or artificial intelligence, might call to mind the technology students use to write their term papers for them. For others, it might be the robots in scary sci-fi movies that take over the world.
But that’s not the whole picture — not even close. Artists and designers, for example, are using AI in their work while retaining human control.
In conjunction with September being Detroit Month of De-
sign, Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design, or CoAD, is presenting the panel discussion “Designing with Intelligence: An AI Collection of Speculative Objects” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Experts in design and architecture will discuss AI’s impact on art and design, how it can be used in design work and how LTU — located in Southfield — is preparing its students to use it.
The panel includes Jason Vigneri-Beane, professor at the Pratt School of Architecture; Humbi Song, assistant professor and Emerging Architect Fellow at the University of Toronto; Shelley
During his last council meeting, Grosse Pointe Shores City Clerk Bruce Nichols was presented with a Shores Pewabic tile and a proclamation by Mayor Ted Kedzierski.
Photo by K. Michelle Moran See NICHOLS
This digital artwork — created using the artificial intelligence image generator MidJourney — was created by blending an artifact from the Detroit Institute of Arts’ collection with other images to produce a hybrid composition. Photo provided by Lawrence Technological University
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hibit and give people the opportunity to do some holiday shopping.”
Get first dibs on the goods during the Preview Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets cost $100 per person in advance or $125 at the door. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be a raffle for prizes from local businesses, at a cost of $25 for one ticket or $100 for five tickets.
“The preview party is so much fun,” Powers said.
Market hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 3 and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Cocktails are available for purchase after 4 p.m. Oct. 3, while attendees can purchase a buffet lunch Oct. 4. A separate raffle will take place during the market. The Grosse Pointe Club’s location on Lake St. Clair makes it a scenic and serene spot to shop.
“We have vendors from all over the country who come,” said Brock, of Grosse Pointe Farms. “We try to cover different price points, too.”
This year, there are 22 vendors selling everything from clothing and items for the home to fine jewelry and sustainable cashmere.
New vendors include Ace of Clubs Golf Co., of Wyandotte, which offers custom leather golf accessories; Lulu & Merie, of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, known for their personalized gifts and paper goods; Happiness & Co., of Shelby Township, which sells nontoxic candles and sprays; and Walker & Wade, of Palm Beach, Florida, which sells beach-to-table resort clothing made in Bali.
Returnees include Brackish, of Charleston, South Carolina, known for handcrafted feather accessories for men and women; Pearly Vine, of New Albany, Ohio, which sells classic women’s clothing with colorful accents; Quix Chocolate, of Ferndale, a boutique Belgian chocolatier; Daniella Ortiz, of Palm Beach, Florida, which will offer highend leather purses handmade in Argentina; and Whitehead Studios, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, which features one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments, topiaries, home décor and more.
“We selected an assortment of vendors very thoughtfully … to make sure we had variety,” Powers said.
Brock said shoppers won’t find these items on Amazon or at department stores, either.
“Every year is different and unique and special,” Brock said.
Tau Beta members house and feed the out-of-town vendors to make their journeys less stressful.
The advantages of Fall Market are many, including seeing the colors and quality in person and being able to ask knowledgeable, reputable vendors about the goods they’re selling.
“To me, there’s no substitute for being able to touch and feel the merchandise,” Powers said. “Not only is this a social event, but it’s a chance to support small businesses and see these things in person that are unique.”
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Tau Beta’s annual market, which started in 2005 as a spring event and was later moved to fall.
Besides The Children’s Center of Detroit — where Tau Beta members volunteer their time as well as raise funds — Tau Beta supports other local nonprofits through its grants program.
“We enjoy giving back to our community,” Brock said.
Tau Beta grants are funded by an endowment, while Fall Market supports the Children’s Center, which focuses on improving the mental and emotional well-being of at-risk children and families.
Fall Market sees gross sales of roughly $160,000 to $250,000 annually, Powers said.
Powers and Brock said they couldn’t put together Fall Market without the many Tau Beta volunteers who manage different aspects of the event.
Vendors take different payment methods, with most accepting electronic payments and credit cards, and some accepting Venmo. For the entry fee, Tau Beta will also accept cash or checks.
Shoppers are invited to reconnect with friends and neighbors while they find treasures for themselves and the special people in their lives.
“Not only is this a community-building event, but it’s something that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of metro Detroit families,” Powers said. “It’s just a great ongoing tradition. We want people to just come out and enjoy it.”
The Grosse Pointe Club — also known as “The Little Club” — is located at 6 Berkshire Place in Grosse Pointe Farms, behind Grosse Pointe Memorial Church. For advance preview party tickets or more information, visit taubeta.org.
Photo provided by Tau Beta
The 2025 Tau Beta Fall Market co-chairs are Lindsay Brock and Andrea Powers.
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stage manager and assistant director. “When do you go too far when you’re telling a story?”
Director Virginia Lee, of Grosse Pointe City, a professional voice actor, said she was interested in directing “Lifespan” after seeing it performed.
“When I saw it, it was the first time I saw a play where I thought I was watching a movie,” Lee said. “The show is based on actual people and has realistic dialogue. You’re fully immersed (in the story).”
While the fact-checker role needs to be played by a younger actor, the other two parts aren’t age-specific, which gave Lee some latitude in casting.
“Giving mature actors a chance to act is important,” Lee said of her decision to give the parts to a couple of talented stage veterans.
Bartell had worked with Lee and Getzin before and was eager to do so again. It was also a chance to appear in one of the few shows this season with GPT that wasn’t a musical.
“It’s a great part,” Bartell said.
All three roles are meaty ones, those familiar with the show say.
“Each character is complex in their own
way,” Getzin said. “As the story progresses, you learn more about their lives.”
The events of the play take place circa 2005, making it a fairly modern work, complete with references to social media.
Although there’s plenty of gripping drama, “Lifespan” has its moments of levity as well.
Like the real-life story it depicts, “Lifespan” doesn’t have a tidy ending.
“One of the reasons I like this show is because Broadway has been gravitating towards messy stories,” Lee said.
She said some of the lines of “snappy dialogue” in the show come directly from the book that preceded it.
The play leaves it up to audience members to come to their own conclusions. Getzin said audiences should come to the show “with an open mind.”
“There’s no villain here,” Potter said. “There’s no great hero, either. It’s just three people trying to do their best.”
Because of some strong language and a physical altercation, the show is recommended for older youths and adults.
Grosse Pointe Congregational Church is located at 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms. For advance tickets or more information, visit gpt.org or call the GPT box office at (313) 881-4004.
CRIME WATCH
Armed robbery suspect arrested
PARK — A 31-year-old Detroit man was arrested after he allegedly committed an armed robbery at around 3:25 p.m. Sept. 1 at a gas station in the 15000 block of Jefferson Avenue. Police said the suspect acted as if he was going to make a purchase before producing a knife and telling the cashier, “This is a robbery — open the register.” The suspect then walked behind the counter and stole about $250 from the register before fleeing the scene in a silver Jeep Cherokee, according to police.
The suspect was arrested Sept. 6, after officers — working with other law enforcement agencies — were able to identify him. With help from patrol officers, detectives recovered the suspect’s vehicle and arrested the suspect. Detective Ryan Wilmer said by email that the suspect was charged with armed robbery and given a $250,000 10% bond. At press time, the suspect was in the Wayne County Jail.
In a report, Public Safety Director James Bostock praised the work done to find and apprehend the suspect, writing, “Excellent job by all involved.”
Vehicle stolen
CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee from where it had been parked on the street in the 400 block of Lincoln Road during the overnight hours of Sept. 3. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.
Another vehicle stolen
WOODS — A Kia was taken without the keys from the driveway of a home in the 1900 block of Severn Road sometime between the late night of Aug. 31 and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 1. The victim wasn’t sure if the vehicle had been locked at the time. Anyone with more information can call (313) 3432400.
Stolen vehicle recovered
PARK — After a witness called 911 to report a speeding vehicle driving with no lights on in the 1000 block of Buckingham Road at around 3:30 a.m. Sept. 3, police said they spotted the vehicle and its occupants in Detroit, where police said the suspects entered a Chrysler 300 and abandoned a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Police recovered the Jeep, which they said turned out to have been stolen. The suspects are said to have
sped away in the Chrysler 300. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Stolen vehicle sought
PARK — A surveillance camera is said to have caught two unknown male suspects in a newer model maroon Jeep Cherokee stealing a gray 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the 15000 block of Charlevoix Avenue at around 1:50 a.m. Sept. 4. Police said the suspects broke out a window on the vehicle before taking the gray Jeep. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Equipment stolen
PARK — An unknown suspect or suspects are said by police to have stolen power tools and a battery charging station from an unlocked trailer belonging to a contractor working at a home in the 1100 block of Yorkshire Road between the hours of noon and 1:30 p.m. Sept. 5. The total value of the stolen equipment is said to be roughly $1,300. The victim said the trailer had been parked in front of the home at the time. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Landscaping gear taken
PARK — According to a police report, a RedMax edger worth $380 and a RedMax string trimmer valued at $350 were stolen from a landscaping truck while it was parked in the 900 block of Trombley Road at around 3:40 p.m. Sept. 2. The victim was doing landscaping work at a home when the larceny occurred. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.
Doctor threatened
CITY — A doctor who works at a medical office in Grosse Pointe City filed a report with police Sept. 3 after the doctor reportedly received what police are calling “veiled threats” from a former patient — a 63-year-old Warren man — after the suspect learned that the doctor would no longer be treating him.
Highly intoxicated driver stopped
WOODS — A motorist with what police said was a blood alcohol level of 0.245% — more than three times the legal limit — was arrested after a traffic stop in the 21300 block of Mack Avenue at 10:40 p.m. Sept. 2. Police said the driver, a 62-year-old Detroit man, was traveling 10 mph in a 35 mph zone, had his turn signal on for a long time and kept stopping for apparently no reason, leading them to pull him over. They said the driver smelled strongly of alcohol, had slurred speech and failed multiple field
sobriety tests. After the driver was arrested, police said they found an empty bottle of gin inside his vehicle as they prepared to impound it.
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CITY — A fraud victim filed a report with police Sept. 3 after discovering that the
supposed “landlord” to whom she gave a $1,500 deposit was actually a con artist. The victim, who had been hoping to move into a rental property, only learned upon arrival that the person she was dealing with wasn’t the real landlord.
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NEWS & NOTES
Last chance for produce
The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, invites the community to come out one last day this season to purchase fresh produce from Eastern Market, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23. Shoppers will need to bring their own bags to take their purchases home. Produce will be sold on The Helm’s back patio. For more information, visit helmlife.org or call (313) 882-9600.
Learn to identify dementia
The Family Center and The Helm at the Boll Life Center will host a panel discussion on memory loss and cognitive decline from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at The Helm, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. The free program will help participants learn the difference between changes due to the normal aging process and those associated with types of dementia. Attendees will also learn how to interact with someone who has dementia, and what resources are available for caregivers and dementia patients. Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration is required and can be made by calling (313) 882-9600 or visiting helmlife.org.
Gala to support nonprofit
Take the Helm, the 29th annual gala fundraiser for The Helm at the Boll Life Center, will take place Oct. 9 at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in Grosse Pointe Shores. The Helm offers a range of programs and services for seniors in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods, including a medical loan closet, chances to meet with social workers, enrichment classes and health education talks, among many others. For gala tickets or sponsorship information, contact Liz Johnson at (313) 649-2104 or email her at mejohnson@helmlife.org.
JEWISH HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES TO BE HELD
The Grosse Pointe Jewish Council will hold High Holiday services to observe Rosh Hashana Sept. 22 and 23. Services for Yom Kippur will take place Oct. 1 and 2. Special children’s services will be held for both holidays, and the GPJC will offer Sunday school for kids ages 5 to 13 this fall. Now in its 35th year, the GPJC said in a press release that it “strives to promote the heritage and traditions of the Jewish religion and culture for the benefit of its membership and the community of metropolitan Detroit’s eastside.” The group offers educational and social events as well as religious services. For more information about religious services or the GPJC, call (313) 882-6700 or email thegpjc@comcast.net.
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The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods will offer a session of QPR training — which stands for question, persuade, refer — from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at H3 — Hope, Healing & Health Inc. at 23100 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores. Pizza will be served. QPR is considered CPR for mental health. This program is designed to teach participants — anyone ages 15 and up — to recognize suicide warning signs, start the conversation and provide people in crisis with the resources they need. While the program is free, registration is requested. To register or for more information, email MaryJo@FamilyCenterHelps.org.
Nominations open for Samaritas inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class Samaritas officially announced the launch of “Coaches Who Care,” which is a program that celebrates high school coaches who recognize the importance of mental health among student athletes.
As a part of the program, Samaritas will put together its inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class this fall. Nominations are open now, and the class will be announced this October.
Samaritas reportedly is one of the largest nonprofit health and human services organizations in Michigan. The organization of professionals has served Michiganders in need of mental health help, as well as those living with substance use disorder, refugee families, kids in foster care systems, children with the goal of being adopted, and many more for over 90 years, according to a press release.
Now, the organization is highlighting the importance of high school coaches who play a role in identifying challenges, fostering conversations and creating supportive environments for students.
“Be nice.” is the signature program of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and it is partnering with Samaritas in the Coaches Who Care initiative. The program works with schools across Michigan to create a positive culture, increase mental health referrals and promote behaviors that prevent suicide.
Coaches Who Care is a way to recognize those who have been a light in their student athlete’s lives. To nominate a coach, visit samaritas.org/coacheswhocare and fill out the form before Sept 30. To learn more about Samaritas and be nice., go to Samaritas.org and benice.org.
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FIRST YEAR OF MHSAA-SPONSORED FIELD HOCKEY BEGINS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The six high school girls field hockey matches Aug. 19 were the first field hockey games in Michigan played as a Michigan High School Athletic Association-sponsored sport.
The 2025 school year is the inaugural season for girls field hockey in the MHSAA after a vote in May of 2024 approved the addition. The committee also voted to add boys volleyball, which will play its first season as an MHSAA sport in the spring of 2026.
“Field hockey has been among the sports that have shown interest in receiving sponsorship … for a little while,” MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly said. “And we found ourselves in a position over the last couple of years to add a sport or two.”
Field hockey is growing across the nation and the MHSAA sponsorship will provide more of an opportunity for girls to participate in the sport.
“Having that MHSAA attached to it potentially brings more attention, obviously,” Kimmerly said. “I’m hoping that charges things up in that community. I think we’re excited because we’re always looking to add activities that our students are most excited about.”
Another factor in the addition to the MHSAA lineup is when the season falls in the school calendar. In terms of multisport athletes, soccer and lacrosse is where there is expected to be the most overlap. Girls field hockey will be a fall sport, while girls lacrosse and soccer will stay in the spring.
“We think that there’s enough of a connection between lacrosse and soccer that we won’t necessarily be taking athletes away from other fall sports,” Kimmerly said.
Girls field hockey has been an established sport in the area for a while now, even if it wasn’t a sponsored activity. The MHSAA will help promote and guide the sport from the foundation that’s been in place for a while.
“It’s been really exciting. It’s something we’ve been working for and wanting for a
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long time,” Novi coach and MHSAA Field Hockey Committee member Amy Kilgore said. “We had a great representative body that organized our tournament, and we’ve had a state title since the ’80s … but the perception will change dramatically.”
This sponsorship will add to a sport that also already has an established network of club teams around the state. The club field hockey scene is vital for recruiting and playing at the next level, and this move can help grow the club scene significantly.
“There’s a really robust club system in the US,” Kilgore said. “But not in Michigan, Michigan just has three clubs. … It’s exciting to see those changes and opportunities for girls to get recognized.”
Kilgore herself runs the Live Oak Field Hockey Club, which aims to grow the sport in Livingston and Oakland counties. The club wants to make sure the experience is fun and is open to all skill levels.
Kilgore currently coaches a competitive Novi team and had a successful playing career before making the jump to coaching. She became used to hearing things that try to delegitimize the sport.
“We would get comments growing up, ‘I play a real sport,’ ‘Your sport isn’t even recognized,’ and ‘Oh, you’re just a club,’ Kilgore said.
“Winning a MHSAA state title or regional title … it certainly carries a different weight,” Kilgore said.
This sponsorship will also provide more
opportunities to recognize players. Now that the sport has the MHSAA structure, there will be the chance for district, regional and conference titles that weren’t available before. Athletes will have a more clear path to playing at the next level.
“To watch it grow both in metro Detroit and on the west side of the state I think would be a huge thing for us,” Kilgore said.
“For girls to have a certain sense of pride … that it’s no different than any other sport, that’s the hope.”
The state finals will be played on Oct. 25 at a location that has yet to be announced. For more information on the Live Oak Field Hockey Club, visit liveoakfieldhockeyclub. com or email liveoakfieldhockeyclub@ gmail.com.
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FAR LEFT: Novi’s girls field hockey team squares off against Saline at Novi High School.
NEAR LEFT: Novi High School’s girls go on the attack in a field hockey game against Plymouth-Canton Educational Park.
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Selim, Mort Harris Curator of Automotive, Industrial and Decorative Design at the Detroit Institute of Arts; and Curry J. Hackett, teaching associate in Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. The panel will be moderated by LTU interim Provost Karl Daubmann, former dean of CoAD, and Sara Codarin, LTU assistant professor of architecture.
“We know collectively that it’s really transforming how we do things,” said LTU interim Dean of CoAD Lilian Crum.
She said that in their college architectural program, students are collaborating with AI.
“It’s a tool that we use critically,” Crum said. “It can help foster more innovative processes.”
She said they don’t want AI to do the work for them.
“What we believe, and what we’re realizing as we work with it, is that AI cannot replace human creativity,” Crum said. “It certainly can take some of the menial tasks away, so it can help augment the process. …
That allows designers or architects to focus on more impactful or valuable aspects of the process.”
One of the ways designers are using AI is to create images, for which designers control the content.
“It’s not going to do the work for you or replace your thinking,” Crum said.
That’s not to say that there aren’t potential downsides to AI.
“One of the main challenges of AI in art and design is that it can blur the line between human creativity and machine output, raising questions about authorship and originality,” said DIA Chief Digital Officer
Jennifer Snyder, Ph.D., in an email interview. “There are also risks of homogenization — AI often draws from existing datasets, which can reinforce biases and reproduce familiar styles rather than encourage true innovation. Additionally, overreliance on AI tools could undervalue the role of human artists and designers, whose intuition, lived experience, and cultural perspective are irreplaceable. Finally, ethical concerns about data sourcing, copyright, and transparency remain unresolved, making it essential for institutions to approach AI use thoughtfully and responsibly.”
For its part, the DIA — like LTU — is one of the many institutions trying to use AI in a thoughtful and responsible manner.
“The DIA is actively exploring how artificial intelligence can support both visitors and staff as we adapt to a rapidly changing technological landscape,” Snyder said. “On the visitor side, we’ve begun experimenting with features like our playful ‘mad-libs style’ collections search, which will start using AI to spark curiosity and help audiences discover connections across the collection in new ways. Internally, we are looking at how AI can help us connect our many back-end systems — CRM (customer relationship management), ticketing, collections, and more — to streamline operations and reduce tasks. While we’re still in the early stages, these efforts are about using AI as a tool to improve efficiency, deepen engagement, and create more meaningful experiences for our audiences.”
Detroit is a UNESCO Design City, the only city in the United States to hold this title. As such, the city is celebrating its 10th year of organizing the Month of Design.
“Detroit’s designation as a UNESCO City of Design affirms its historic role as a hub for architecture, automotive, and indus-
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The talk, which is free and open to the public, is designed to appeal to a broad audience.
“Whether you’re an architect, a designer or something completely different, there’s something in the conversation that will expand one’s understanding of AI,” Crum said. Whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay.
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GROSSE POINTE SHORES NAMES NEW CITY CLERK
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
SHORES — The departure of Bruce Nichols from the Grosse Pointe Shores city clerk position marks the end of an era.
For its more than 100-year history, the Shores has always had an appointed volunteer city clerk. But as was once sung, the times, they are a-changin’.
“Over the years, the qualifications to be a city clerk have changed due to the ongoing changes in election law,” City Manager Stephen Poloni told the Shores City Council at a meeting Aug. 19.
He said the Michigan Bureau of Elections supplied the city with a list of classes a clerk must complete within six months
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of being appointed to become accredited, and there are regular continuing education classes that are required as well.
“Due to the intensive requirements, it is impractical to have a volunteer hold this position,” Poloni said.
That may be why it’s so uncommon. All the other Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods have on-site city employees who serve as city clerks — something that Poloni said is true for most cities.
As a result, Poloni recommended that the Shores name Courtney Smith — who was already serving as the elections coordinator, building official and harbormaster — as the new city clerk.
The council concurred, voting unanimously in favor of her appointment, which
took effect Sept. 1. To reflect her additional duties — which will include attending council meetings and taking meeting minutes — Smith received a salary increase of $2,000, which was prorated for 2025.
Poloni said Smith also met the requirements to be an accredited city clerk.
Smith, who has been working in the Shores since early 2024, has a background in finance and elections from Grosse Pointe Park, where she worked for about eight years. When she left to take the position in the Shores, she was a city accountant and deputy city clerk in the Park; for the latter, she worked elections, tested equipment, trained election workers, created council meeting minutes and prepared City Council agendas, among other responsibilities.
“I endorse her as well,” Nichols said. “She’s a good choice.”
When asked if the additional title would mean too great of a workload, Smith said it wouldn’t.
“It’s not much more than what I’m doing anyway,” Smith said.
Still, Nichols acknowledged that being the clerk “is time-consuming.” As part of the process of preparing meeting minutes, he said he would listen to each council meeting again to make sure he recorded motions, votes and other information accurately.
Shores officials welcomed Smith to the new role.
“Congratulations, Courtney,” Mayor Ted Kedzierski said.
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Nichols grew up in the Pointes — graduating from Grosse Pointe High School in 1967, before it became Grosse Pointe South. He said he’s lived in all the Pointes and has resided in the Shores since 2002.
Nichols graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management in 1972 and then attended the university’s School of Law, graduating from that program in 1976. Certified as a licensed attorney and counselor of law, Nichols has been practicing law in Wayne and Macomb counties since 1976. Besides his legal education, Nichols is a licensed Michigan real estate broker, a licensed Michigan builder and a qualified civil mediator.
Prior to becoming the Shores city clerk, Nichols served in other voluntary governmental positions. He said he was with the Detroit Zoning Board of Appeals and a Detroit Police Reserves officer for about nine years, and a member and former chair of Grosse Pointe Woods’ Board of Review for roughly nine years.
“I’ve always been involved in govern-
ment,” Nichols said.
At a July 15 Shores City Council meeting — the meeting during which Nichols submitted his letter of resignation — the mayor called Nichols “not only a great city clerk, but a great friend.”
City Councilwoman Sandra Cavataio told Nichols he would be “greatly missed.”
During the Aug. 19 meeting — Nichols’ last as clerk — several officials thanked him for his efforts.
“Everything has been spot-on,” City Councilman John Seago said of Nichols’ work recording the meeting minutes. “Congratulations on a job well done.”
City Councilman John Dakmak echoed that sentiment, calling Nichols a “good and faithful” public servant.
“Bruce, you’ve been not only charming, but talented at what you do,” City Councilwoman Danielle Gehlert said.
Shores resident Dr. Robert Lee also praised Nichols’ time as clerk.
“You stayed above politics,” Lee said to him. “You did a great job.”
Nichols isn’t retiring from his day job — he’s still a busy practicing attorney — but he does hope he’ll have more time with his grandkids by stepping away from the timeconsuming city clerk position.
Nichols and his wife of 41 years, Mary Ann, have three adult children — Bruce Jr., Anne and Ellen. He said he was looking forward to a trip to Italy with his 3 1/2-year-old grandson.
Aside from travel, Nichols plans to remain in the community. All his children also live in the Pointes, he said.
“I’m not going anywhere,” Nichols said.
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Grosse Pointe Shores City Clerk Bruce Nichols — who stepped down from the volunteer position Aug. 31 — is seen here, before a July 15 Shores City Council meeting, at the desk he occupied for these meetings.
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
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Proper planning takes seniors abroad worry-free
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Traveling as a senior can be daunting, but with travel professionals and the right shoes, it can be smooth sailing all the way to your “bucket list” destination.
Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of
Jeffery Leonardi, a travel professional and the owner of Travel Time Vacations in Shelby Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of origin, including many countries in Europe. He also sees a lot of seniors visiting places like Alaska. The state in particular has been popular with seniors and their families.
“I have a lot of 50th anniversary trips and they want to take their family,” Leonardi said.
He specializes in group trips as well.
Other popular trips for seniors include getaways to view the northern lights and, for Macomb County in particular, Palermo, Sicily, since many Italians in the area can trace their roots back to the country.
“Then there are people who just want to travel, and they want to make sure they’re safe and that’s my job,” Leonardi said.
Leonardi said the trips he books are fully insured, with secured bookings. He said the most important thing for seniors is feeling safe
Rita LoGrasso and her husband Alan Klinger have been to many destinations including Europe and sailing on cruises.
Photo provided by Rita LoGrasso
Hampton Manor of Roseville is more than a senior living facility. It’s a community that meets its residents where they are with staff, services and amenities designed to enhance quality of life.
“We are a premier independent, assisted living and memory care community,” said Jane Goulette, operations director for Hampton Manor’s residences in Clinton Township and Roseville, now serving St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe and the surrounding area. “We have two signatures in our buildings. All of our buildings are single-story, so there are no elevators or stairs. We also have a water feature at the entrance of each location, which is beautiful.”
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“The ones that I sell will waive a preexisting condition when paid on deposit,” Leonardi said. “And so that gives people freedom that they can go because they know that they’re insured for it.”
Most seniors know where they want to go when they meet with Leonardi and if they don’t, he will ask them identifying questions to choose a destination.
Rita LoGrasso has traveled to many different countries and places with her husband Alan Klinger. She’s been on many different trips including land tours and cruises. She said land tours include walking.
“But they also take into consideration the ages, so they slow it down,” LoGrasso said. “We hit all the highlights and all the ports and all that at a much slower pace.”
She recommends that seniors bring appropriate shoes for their trips. She said not to bring anything with a heel or strappy sandals as they get ripped apart.
“Comfortable sandals, gym shoes, laced
up gym shoes, something you’re not going to trip all over,” LoGrasso said. “Got to be comfortable.”
She also recommends light packing in terms of clothing and other things. She explained that when exiting the bus, attendants take their suitcases to their rooms and pick them up afterward.
“So every day or every other day, someone is taking care of your luggage,” LoGrasso said.
LoGrasso said to enjoy and eat normally while on vacation and unless someone is a big drinker, they don’t buy the liquor packages.
Cruise costs are usually paid in installments over a certain time period with Leonardi’s company, LoGrasso said.
“By the time you get on the cruise, it’s all free and clear,” LoGrasso said.
She said seniors can’t beat going to Europe.
“The United States, you can see that anytime, but if you have the opportunity to go abroad and check what your heritage is or your ancestors, you can’t beat it,” LoGrasso said. “It might be a once in a lifetime trip, but well worth it. And take your kids, too, if you got any. If you can afford it.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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Chevy Camaro rides along ‘in memory of Mom’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Each time Roger Cremont parks his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at a car show, he isn’t interested in trophies or awards.
Instead, the Shelby Township resident passes out stuffed animals, Hot Wheels miniature cars and Beanie Babies to spectators, including kids and adults.
The gesture is done in memory of his mother, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Cremont, 56, places the items on the ground in front of his convertible. Spectators can pick something out to take home with them.
“It’s always set up for the kids,” Cremont said. “The little boys, the little girls and women all flock to the Hot Wheels. The kids just light up. They’re all smiles. That makes me happy. It’s just a blessing all the way around. That’s all the gratification I need.”
Cremont, also known as “Big Dog” to family and friends, replenishes his goodies supply with donations he receives. Through a friend, he’s able to purchase brand-new Hot Wheels for a nominal fee. Cremont, too, decorates the Camaro with car culture memorabilia, tributes to his mom and Old Glory.
“The U.S. flags are in memory of all of the people who fought for our country,” he said. “Just respect for the people who have served our country.”
he said.
That includes his uncle, Roger Cremont, an Army veteran for whom he was named.
Cremont takes the burgundy-colored Camaro to different car shows and cruises around town.
“Every weekend there is something going on,” Cremont said.
One of his favorite hangouts is Eddie’s Drive-In, a throwback to the 1950s where carhops on roller skates serve hamburgers, corn dogs, ice
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ABOVE: Roger Cremont, of Shelby Township, brought his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show Aug. 31. RIGHT: Cremont passes out stuffed animals and Hot Wheels miniature cars in memory of his mom, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Photos by Maria Allard
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cream treats and more. Cremont meets up with car buffs at the Harrison Township eatery, which hosts a classic cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays during the warmer months. Part of the fun is getting there in his convertible.
“It’s a nice, scenic drive,” he said. “When you got the top down, it’s so freeing. The wind is blowing in your hair. It’s just awesome.”
On Aug. 31, Cremont brought his Camaro to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show at Blue Water Trucking in Bruce Township. He mingled with families, including 4-year-old Avery Bazydlo, her 6-year-old sister, Aaliyah Bazydlo, and their family members.
Other stops this past summer for Cremont included the Yale Bologna Festival, Rockin Rods n’ Rochester, and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Cremont purchased the Camaro two years after his mom died. He found the 1991 model in Inkster and paid $7,000 cash for it. But it needed $7,755
in repairs. When he discovered his mom had left $7,780 in her checking account, he felt that was ‘kind of a sign from heaven — let’s go ahead and get that car done.’”
“She always wanted a convertible, but never got one,” Cremont said.
The Santa Bears that Cremont gives out at car shows once belonged to his mother. At one time, she owned 30 of them. Her collection grew while working for the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store and continued when the retailer became Macy’s. In all, she put in 49 years of service at Oakland Mall in Troy and Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. On the side, she taught catechism at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township.
“Everyone loved her,” Cremont said. “Just a good soul. I was taking her to her first cancer treatment, and five days later she was gone.”
Cremont also has dealt with cancer. Last year, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. He is in remission, which gave him his health back, which he feels is his chance to bring happiness to others with Hot Wheels and stuffed animals.
“I think that is why God put my cancer on pause,” Cremont said. “I’m just thankful every day.”
Making a splash
NEAR RIGHT: Dogs enjoy pool time at Osius Park in Grosse Pointe Shores during Doggie Day Sept. 2 — the day after Labor Day, which is when the pool closes to human swimmers for the season.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE RIGHT: Finnagan, the 5-year-old English Cream retriever of Tom and Laura Michaels, of Grosse Pointe Shores, dives right in. NEAR LEFT: During Doggie Day at the Osius Park pool in Grosse Pointe Shores Sept. 2, Moose, the 6-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever of Meghan D’Agnese, of Grosse Pointe Woods, dives in after a tennis ball. The pool opens to pooches for a couple of hours the day after Labor Day. FAR LEFT: Lexi, the 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever of Eileen Bogosian, of Grosse Pointe Shores, and Lexi’s 9-year-old sister, Abby, enjoy catching balls in the pool.
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Harper Woods breaks ground on its first pocket park
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
HARPER WOODS — Residents of a Harper Woods neighborhood have a new place to relax or gather outside.
City, county and state officials broke ground on a pocket park on Roscommon Street July 30. The $250,000 project is being paid for through a Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant and Public Act 51 funds, and it is Harper Woods’ first pocket park, City Manager John Szymanski said.
With plans to install benches, raised planter boxes and a covered pavilion, the park is intended as a safe, quiet space for the neighborhood, Szymanski said.
“What a wonderful day in Harper Woods this has been,” Mayor Valerie Kindle said. “This has been in the planning for a while and I’m so glad to see it coming to fruition. … I thank (State Sen.) Kevin Hertel for taking the vision we had and running with it.”
Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, was one of the leaders who helped secure state funding for what is being called Roscommon Pocket Park.
“We wanted to make sure we were using those (state) dollars for transformational projects,’ Hertel said.
State Rep. Veronica Paiz, D-Harper Woods, has lived in the city for 26 years.
“It’s a real investment in the community,” Paiz said. “I just love to see great developments here.”
Officials gathered input from the neighborhood as part of the planning process, said Ty Hinton, the city’s director of economic and community development.
“It’s been a pleasure walking up and down this street and getting to know the neighbors,” said Irma Hayes, the city’s deputy director of economic and community development.
While some neighbors were skeptical about the proposal at first, most have come to embrace the project. Residents see it as a way to connect with their neighbors and build a sense of community that they hope will encourage the next generation to buy homes in Harper Woods.
“This is a wonderful thing for the community,” said Harper Woods resident Johnetta Tabron, who also serves on the Harper Woods Board of Education. “I like socializing. I like talking to people. I’ll talk
to anybody. I’ll be here a lot.”
Her husband, a fellow Harper Woods Board of Education member, agreed.
“This is definitely a positive thing happening in our community,” Reggie Tabron said. “We encourage all of our neighbors to come in here and enjoy the park.”
A French drain is being added at the back of the property to improve drainage for neighbors whose backyards abut the park, Szymanski said. He said the neighbors currently get flooding from rain and ice in winter, which the drain should address.
Some nearby residents said they hope the park reduces speeding.
Szymanski said they’re going to install “traffic-calming devices,” including a median, for that purpose.
“Hopefully nobody’s going to be barreling through here, and if they do, they’re going to get met by a police car,” Szymanski said.
Szymanski said the city-owned parcel once contained two homes but has been vacant for at least 15 years. It’s about 12,000 square feet, officials said.
“I’m glad to see this green space put to good use,” Harper Woods City Councilman Tom Jenny said. “It’s going to be great for the neighborhood and great for the community.”
There won’t be any play equipment, although Szymanski said the city is looking at possibly having art in the park. He said the purpose of the park is mostly for people to sit and talk.
Work on the park is expected to be completed in spring 2026, with a grand opening slated for the summer of 2026.
“I think we’re all going to be pleased when it’s done,” Harper Woods City Councilwoman Vivian Sawicki said. “I think it’s going to be a wonderful space.”
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
From left, Harper Woods City Manager John Szymanski and Mayor Valerie Kindle address attendees during the groundbreaking for Roscommon Pocket Park.
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