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MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Hometown Heroes - Women's Edition AS WE CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY, IT IS APPROPRIATE THAT WE HONOR THE AMAZING WOMEN AROUND US. However, in these most challenging times, we wanted to dedicate the May issue to those that are on the front lines and essential. In this issue, we give thanks to our health care workers, emergency service providers, public safety officers, doctors, nurses, and other essential workers who have put themselves in harms way. Teachers and parents who have found new ways to work and keep our children their priority. Heroes like our grocery store and food

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Evan Deuvall LAYOUT DESIGNER

Jayme Emery CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Susan Stapleton CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Andreas Browne

supply handlers, to drivers and warehouse workers who keep us fed. Individuals who have gone above and beyond to help those on the front lines... from making masks, donating food, creating needed product like hand sanitizer, or inventing new ways for us to celebrate our community and make a difference. During this time of uncertainty, Grosse Pointe Lifestyle Magazine is dedicated to its mission: connecting our community. With this goal, we are helping support our local businesses now more than ever by offering online solutions, creative marketing, advertorial support and so much more. As a community, we need to continue supporting our businesses by shopping local and maintaining our loyalty. A special thank you to our amazing advertisers that make this magazine possible!

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Grosse Pointe Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Grosse Pointe areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Grosse Pointe Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 14 Lifting Our Spirits Atwater Makes Sanitizer

18 Hometown Heroes The Women on the Front-Line

24 Container Gardening Pack Your Small Spaces With A Big Punch By Starting Your Own Container Garden

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32 At The Helm An Interview with Peggy Hayes

14 DEPARTMENTS 4

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Good Times

Local Limelight

Our Town

24 DIY 32 Inspired By

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Love in G.P. Giving thanks to those who are on the front lines, essential services and those helping to make this world a better place.

More Love in G.P. Sending love and support to our community who has shown resilience and compassion through it all.

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Local Girls Win MAHA Tier 1 State Championships Sending a hug to those who have lost a season of their favorite sport, graduation, big title, birthday, anniversary or any celebration. These ladies were all on their way to Nationals when their trip was cut short like so many.

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support local! LET’S TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES NEED US MORE THAN EVER.

THE CAMPUS SHOP The Campus Shop decided to set up a mini food bank in front of the store and stock it up with quick meals for those in need. They are also selling GP Shirts, all proceeds from the Limited addition, Peace / Love / GP Shirts and Hoods will be donated directly back into the community and our neighbors in need. Owner Adam Steiner said, “Love you all, We really do. We got this!” For more information on how to order shirts, please visit their website at

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During this difficult time, the Turning Point of Macomb continues

Grosse Pointe residents, Kym Kinsley, Juli Rybicki and

to provide essential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including emergency shelter. The shelter program provides safe housing as well as essential and basic need items including food, clothing, hygiene items, etc. We are grateful for our community partners who continue to support our programs and survivors. Thank you Phoemale for your $1,000 donation and support! This donation will help provide 7 days of food for the residents in our shelter program.

an anonymous man, had the idea to come together as a whole and streamline our efforts. Together- through this go fund me-we can feed our health care workers while also supporting our local restaurants through carry out. Please know that every dollar collected will go directly to our local hospital employees. Thank you in advance for helping to take care of those who are taking care of us! Please email skkinsley@aol.com or rybicki4@gmail.com, or text 313-570-3407 or 248-330-6700 with any questions.

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81 KERCHEVAL - BEERS WITH BUSINESS OWNERS Chris Cooper came up with the concept of getting to know local business owners and hearing their story over a few beers in a Podcast. When business as we know it changed over the last few weeks (March 2020) and many

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In addition to meals donated to St. Johns, Trattoria Serventi teams up with Motor City Mission to feed the homeless and support the community.

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Serventi’s says, “We are so grateful to be a part of this community. People are doing whatever they can to help us survive this crisis and give us continuous support.” Trattoria Serventi is located at 20930 Mack or call 313-886-9933. Curbside pickup

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Thank You! to all of our customers in Grosse Pointe for supporting us through this difficult time.

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Rodger has been working countless hours to connect with his staff, as well as the Brownell students, parents and community; at large by the Mr. Rodger’s Community video episodes he has been creating. He has episodes 1-8 on the Brownell Facebook and Twitter pages. Episode 1 was about social distancing. Rodger was also delivering a sanitized birthday pencil in an envelope to students in their mailboxes, but is now sending each student a virtual video holding the pencil he will give them at a later date. Together We Will!

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H OM E TOWN THE WOMEN ON THE FRONT-LINE

MARIANNE L ANGLOIS WHAT DO YOU DO? MSA, Director, Henry Ford Medical Centers:

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Clair

Shores/Hamtramck,

& Director of the Department of Family Medicine and Comprehensive Care Program HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY? As a Director my focus before COVID-19 was assuring patients had access to care, managing their health issues and providing staff with the tools to meet these patient needs. Sunday, March 15th this all changed. My focus now is to communicate and educate my staff as the virus continues to progress. Focus has been to create medical services virtually by video, telephone and messages through the electronic medical record. My car is a new mode of transportation for medical supplies as I drive them to other sites anything we can share. DO YOU HAVE ANY INSPIRING STORIES ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? I am humbled with the examples of what we all call the “Cottage Culture” with the way our team has stepped forward to help in any role as we created screening stations at all our entrances and changing the way we service our patients. WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? We are flexible and can manage through any crisis if we support each other. I remind staff to care for themselves and have taken this to heart to take care of myself as a priority.

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D R . S TA C E Y L E M A N S K I WHAT DO YOU DO? Ob/Gyn-Ascension St John Hospital, Part time faculty physician training resident doctors and students, Care for obstetric and gynecologic patients, and Serve as the clinical lead for the Obstetric Initiative and Michigan AIM projects HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY? COVID 19 has impacted our workflow in several ways. First all elective procedures have been canceled to create capacity for the surge of COVID 19 patients we are seeing. I never see a patient now without the proper PPE (personal protective equipment). Sometimes this is simply a mask. Other times this would include a gown and gloves. Lastly I would say that there is more stress on the floor because everyone wants to take great care of our patients while also doing everything we can to keep ourselves and our families healthy and safe. Overall I feel incredibly blessed to work in hospital that is full of the goodness of God. DO YOU HAVE ANY INSPIRING STORIES ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? I have a friend named Ally Turner whose husband, Bill, saw a need and filled a need. He was aware of the shortage of proper PPE and created and donated reusable face shields to our hospital. These face shields can literally save lives as they protect the eyes, nose, and mouth from becoming infected with COVID 19. They were especially important to our anesthesia team who is at extremely high risk from all the intubations they are performing. WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? Trials are never pleasant, but they do have a way of helping us to refine our focus. When we boil it all down, what really matters is simple: God and people. One pattern that I see in my life is that God is frequently inviting me to trust in deeper ways. I tend to be a very self-reliant person but God wants me to rely on Him. It’s not that hard to trust God when life is going smoothly but a crisis will reveal if we are willing to trust Him in the hard times. I want to love and trust God in both the good and hard times because He’s a perfect Father who always proves Himself faithful.

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RUTH QUEENAN WHAT DO YOU DO? BSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Henry Ford Cottage Hospital Emergency Department. HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY? Since the Covid-19 crisis, there are no normal work days. Each day brings a new challenge, whether it be staff being exposed and being furloughed or running out of Personal Protective equipment. I have worn many hats since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, from ED Nurse Manager to Bedside ED Nurse, Ambulatory Covid-19 specimen collector, Respiratory Therapist, Housekeeper, Supply Chain Manager and Operations Manager. Every day is different from the day before and I have learned to expect new challenges each day. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRING EXPERIENCE? Some local organizations, ie. Racing for Kids and GP Moms Swap and Chat Facebook group, have graciously provided us food, prepared by local restaurants, to be shared among the front-line staff. After only seeing my staff’s masked and shielded faces for most of the last 3 weeks, it is great to see their smiling faces as we take a short 5 minutes, in our break room, with our masks off as we enjoy these meals together. We appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness immensely! WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? It has taught me that we can come together and conquer this virus. I have learned how to change paths in mid-flight. It has also taught me that our community really cares about our well-being. I have also learned that we, as healthcare providers on the front-line, need to take care of each other to keep each other safe.

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HEIDI KOENIG KEMPER WHAT DO YOU DO? MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager of Interventional Heart and Vascular and Radiology and Non-Invasive Nurses. I have been the Clinical Nurse Manager of the Interventional Heart and Vascular Department at Beaumont, Grosse Pointe for the last 4 1/2 years. This department includes the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Interventional Radiology, EP Implants and Vascular Interventional procedures. I have a 24/7 responsibility for all parts of making sure the department runs smoothly and efficiently 365 days a year. This includes being responsible to run all day to day operations including staffing, scheduling, education, supplies and inventory, quality initiatives and quality improvements, policies and procedures, fiscal and financial accountability and management, and ownership of keeping the department in regulatory compliance with the State of Michigan and other regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission and accrediting bodies. HOW HAS COVID AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY? The Interventional Heart and Vascular department that I manage is a procedural area. When we first started receiving COVID patients the hospital cancelled all outpatient procedures until May 1st. The only procedures we are able to do at this time are urgent or emergent procedures such as heart catheterizations for patients having an ST elevation heart attack. Because we have essentially no procedures, the nurses and techs in the department have been redeployed to other areas of the hospital such as the ICU’s and the ER to assist with the surge of patients we have in our hospital with COVID. Every day the last few weeks has been different as the COVID-19 epidemic has been a very fluid situation. This is an unprecedented time in health care and every day we are innovating, thinking outside the box and doing things we have never done before. To be honest, every day I ask myself “have I done enough? Is there something else I can do to help?” In addition to my daily responsibilities, I have been doing special projects related to PPE and protection of our front-line health care workers. I have also been helping set up training shifts for nurses who haven’t been at the bedside in a while so that they can be reoriented and feel confident in the care they give. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRING EXPERIENCE TO SHARE? Every day I’ve been inspired watching all the healthcare workers step up, ready to go wherever they are needed. Everyone is stressed and overwhelmed at times, but everyone is so supportive of each other. I’ve never been prouder to be a nurse! WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? This has taught me to live for today and take one day at a time. I have truly embraced living in the now. If I look too far ahead I begin to feel anxious of the unknown. When I find myself becoming overwhelmed, I stop and take three cleansing breaths to return myself to the moment of now. It works every time. I’ve also learned during this time that meditation and getting out in nature to ground and cleanse my energy is a great practice for self care. As healthcare workers, self care is paramount during this Pandemic. Lastly, what I’ve learned the most is how much I hug people throughout the day and giving air hugs is just not the same. The thing I look most forward too after the pandemic is hugs -real squishy warm hugs! CONTINUED >

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NICOLE OUELLE T TE-RICHARDVILLE WHAT DO YOU DO? Speciality Nurse Manager, Cottage Campus HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY? There are so many unknown factors regarding this virus that severely impact our days. The unknowns result in fear and anxiety for both patients and staff alike. Health care is based on scientific facts, however when you don’t have/know the science, it’s very hard to navigate. We are in constant crisis management mode, so we have done a great job with supporting each other as well as our staff. Henry Ford has a tremendous culture of compassion and it’s essentially the back bone of our daily work. DO YOU HAVE ANY INSPIRING STORIES ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? I don’t have one story in particular, however several that have shown me the courage, strength and pride in work that our staff has shown over the past few weeks. As well, the amount of “thank you’s” that I receive while simply walking down the block during lunch. What I do hope for, however, is at the end of this ordeal, the immense kindness that people are showing now continues. We must show compassion for our fellow humans. WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? These things I’ll share are things I already know and live by, however have been reinforced so significantly during this time that I can’t help but pass them on: 1- We are extraordinary 2- No experience is ever wasted – gleam from them everything you can. 3- Be understanding and patient with people, because we are all doing the best we can with what we have in any given moment. 4- Be gracious and kind, always

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Stay Safe. Stay Healthy.

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PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space. With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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WANT SOME GREENERY TO ADD A LITTLE BIT OF

on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

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Why stick with one kind of garden? Once youâ€™re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home. CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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Save some space by building your garden vertically instead of horizontally. If you’re running out of room indoors, try placing all your pots on an old bookshelf or baker’s rack.

The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in. If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables—like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks—that can grow in water alone. If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance! If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a window garden for basil, cilantro, dill or thyme. In order to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes, lemons or—yes, even avocados—you’ll need some larger containers, like large pots, baskets or box planters. CONTINUED >

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At The Helm AN INTERVIEW WITH PEGGY HAYES PEGGY HAYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHEN DID YOU COME TO THE HELM I “took the helm” of The Helm in February 2018…just celebrated my 2nd anniversary! WHERE WERE YOU PRIOR? I spent the previous 20 years working in retail mall management doing marketing and sponsorship at two large area malls (Twelve Oaks and Fairlane Town Center). Before that I was in the nonprofit health care sector doing marketing and public relations for two hospitals (Crittenton Hospital in Rochester and McLaren Hospital in Flint) when both were single stand-alone hospitals. I started my career at the American Red Cross. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO COME TO THE HELM? I was at a point in my career that I wanted to make a change and go back to my nonprofit roots. I learned about The Helm (then Services for Older Citizens) and thought it was a perfect fit between my skill set and going back to helping people. It also brought me back to the Grosse Pointe area…I was born at the former Bon Secours Hospital here. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT ARTICLE PAIGE PEABODY

WHAT YOU DO?

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There is a real feeling of making a difference in the world working here. The team at The Helm are all so giving of themselves and it’s like a family here with staff and our guests. IF YOU HAD RESOURCES… We have so many great plans for The Helm and our guests…we would love to build a Men’s Workshop and we’re exploring

a bike share program. And we’ve added so many interesting classes and programs over the past year for every interest and every age. We can’t wait to get back to work!

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST NEED? Since we have had to cancel or postpone some of our early season fundraising events and classes, which provide some income, our biggest need is financial. We need our supporters to make financial

HOW HAS PANDEMIC IMPACTED YOU? WHAT ESSENTIAL

contributions, in any amount, so we can continue to provide these

SERVICES ARE YOU STILL PROVIDING?

services which so many depend upon.

Of course, we had to close our doors to the public and postpone

Contributions can be made by credit card through our website,

all our in-center programming for the time being. We have also

www.helmlife.org or can be mailed to: Helm Donations, 158 Ridge

reduced our hours; we are open from 9 am to 3 pm Monday through

Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Friday for the time being. Luckily, we are still able to provide important services to the com-

The Helm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, non-residential senior community

munity even now. With the help of dedicated volunteers we have

center dedicated to making the Grosse Pointe's and Harper Woods

continued delivering Meals on Wheels to all those in our service area.

areas a great place to grow older. The organization, open to all citi-

We continue to offer $5 lunches (carry out only), we offer Information

zens and their caregivers in the Grosse Pointe's and Harper Woods,

and Assistance referral services (phone only), Medicare counseling

offers programs and services including Meals on Wheels, trans-

(phone only), medical equipment loan (by phone and pick up only).

portation (through the PAATS program), exercise classes, fellow-

I can’t thank my team and the volunteers who continue to provide

ship and social gatherings, minor home repair services, Meals on

these services (while strictly following safety guidelines and social

Wheels, tax preparation, transportation -- everything to keep older

distancing protocols, of course). The PAATS buses are still running

adults informed and engaged.

as well and currently at no charge for those needing rides to medical appointments and other necessary travel. Thanks to those who have ready reached out to us to help.

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