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THE
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GROSSE POINTE’S MONTHLY MAGAZINE
The Pointer Celebrating
30 Years
1975-2005
Community grieves the
loss of Frank Sladen
Tree lightings and parade
Art dealer explains the market
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Say so long to summer.
A beautiful, early fall sunrise over Lake St. Clair
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November 2005 - 2
Train with a purpose
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BY KEN WELCH
Last month we talked about mak- sense of purpose you might say, “
ing the time to work out by
My mother died of complications
simply making the deciof diabetes and I’m not letting that
sion to do just that, no
ever happen to me.” There is a
more excuses.
sense of purpose. There’s no
backing out of that one unSo now you’re fired up
less you say, “ I
and ready to get godon’t care about
ing, except maybe
my health, were
you’ve been down
all going to die
this road before.
sometime.”
I’m sure
You began exercisyou’ve
heard
that
someing only to fizzle out
where
in
your
life.
again; you didn’t have the time.
You need a sense of purpose. It is
more than a reason, it’s a sense of
importance and commitment with
an eye on the big picture. A reason is reactionary. It’s an explanation. For example: if you were to
say, “My reason to start working
out is so I’ll be healthier,” you can
easily say, “I haven’t been able to
work out lately because I’ve been
really busy.” They’re both logical
and briefly explain the situation.
A sense of purpose is much deeper
and harder to dodge. If you have a
If you see a purpose in your
training, whether it’s so you can
be more active with your kids and
give your kids the ultimate gift; a
healthy active parent, or to be able
to function better and brag to your
friends that that’s why you beat
them at golf; a sense of purpose is
necessary to help you achieve the
“big picture” in your training.
Ken Welch is the owner of Pointe Fitness
& Training Center, 19556 Harper, Harper
Woods (313) 417-9666. Send questions c/o the
Pointer, P.O. Box 36429, Grosse Pointe, MI
48236
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GROSSE POINTES MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Since 1975
P.O. Box 36429, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
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PUBLICATION DATE - DECEMBER 1, 2005
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Local art dealer explains his stand in the market
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An educated approach
BY MIKE ALLOR
Yes, almost half are. We are dictated
by quality not notoriety or geWe’ve been framing art for more
ography.
than 40 years and over that time
we’ve seen a lot of everything. A
I would think that the geography
few years back we decided to of- has a lot to do with it. The cost of livfer art that filled the gap between ing is often far less in other countries
inexpensive art of poor quality then the United States.
and expensive museum works of
True, but we counteract this by
exceptional quality. Our selection several means. First, we believe
incorporates artists of superior talent and innovation will always
craftsmanship and intellect but override cheap labor. Second, the
who are not well known. We look more traditional, tedious styles are
to celebrate the artist’s work over often produced overseas, but more
the artist. Once an artist becomes so because of their aptitude and pawell known the prices escalate.
tience for such creations then cost.
What makes you unique?
Bring Nature
to your home
and yard
during the
holidays!
Won’t your artists eventually be- If you’ve been to Europe lately you
come well known and their prices know the American dollar doesn’t
rise?
go far! The abstract forms are more
We hope not. To ensure this we often produced by American artoffer limited biographies and don’t ists and they are less time connationally advertise them. Also, suming which works to everyone’s
these artists are hand picked for benefit. Also, the subtler cultural
their unique talent as well as their nuances that appeal to Americans
unique social and economic posi- are best suited to be communicated
tions. Some are older and retired; by American artists.
others are in rural areas of Europe
or the Far East. The subject matter they choose suits their vision
though we acclimate them to the
market. What they paint is a labor
of love coupled with a guaranteed
income.
So you’re offering paintings which
are painted with the skills of the masters at prices that do not reflect costs
usually associated with such quality?
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Exactly. As I said earlier we celebrate the work not the worker. We
leave the egos out of it, and as a reAre any of your artists Ameri- sult the cost as well.
can?
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Park Tree Lighting
ASK THE DENTIST
BY PAUL S. VAN WALLEGHEM, DDS, FAGD
How Do I Know If I Have Oral Cancer?
Nearly 30,000 Americans will be diagnosed
with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Ninety
percent of oral cancer lesions are squamous cell
carcinomas, with a five-year survival rate of 54
percent, despite advances in surgery, radiation
and chemotherapy.
Approximately 75 percent of oral cavity and
pharyngeal cancers are attributed to the use
of smoked and smokeless tobacco. Alcohol consumption is another risk factor. Combinations
of tobacco and alcohol are believed to represent
substantially greater
risk factors than either substance consumed alone.
co use among women
is the main reason for
the change in cancer
rates compared with
rates in the 1950s.
Signs & Symptoms of Oral Cancer
A mouth sore that fails to heal or bleeds easily
A white or red patch in the mouth which will not go away
A lump, thickening or soreness in the mouth, throat, or tongue
Difficulty chewing or swallowing food
Most early signs of oral cancer are painless
and are difficult to detect without a thorough
head and neck examination by a dental or medical professional. Oral cancers occur on anatomic sites that lend themselves to early diagnosis
and treatment. Detection of oral cancer through
periodic medical and dental examinations can
significantly reduce the risk of these life-threatening cancers.
Oral cancer today
occurs twice as often in males as in females. This is considerably different from
If you have a question for Pointe Family Dentistry’s “Ask the
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Before
The Parks & Recreation Department of Grosse Pointe Park will
be hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm on November 30, at Windmill Pointe
Park. Mayor Palmer Heenan
will be present to switch on
the lights of the super-sized
tree, which will be located behind the Tompkins
Community Center, and
to present the Key to
the City to Santa Claus.
Santa is also in our
community to attend
“Lunch with Santa”
on Sat. Dec. 3, at the
Tompkins
Community
Center.
The Good News
Singers Quartet
will lead a singa-long. Cookies and
hot chocolate will be
provided, and a “free” holiday movie will be shown at the
Okulski Theatre immediately following the ceremony. For more information
call (313) 822-2812, ext 200.
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WINE AND DINE
Serving Metro Detroit For 51 Years With
Exceptional Service, Outstanding Selection,
Fair Pricing And Honest Dealings.
BY SKIP UHL
A time to give thanks
In a few weeks we will be gathering with friends and family to give
thanks for our good fortune and
celebrate Thanksgiving with food
and fellowship. I am often asked
what wine goes best with turkey.
My usual answer comes with a
question. What else are you serving? Thanksgiving dinner is not
just about the turkey. There are
many co-stars on the table. I love
the stuffing, the squash, at least
two different kinds of green vegetable, two kinds of potatoes, not to
mention cranberry sauce and other
delights.
tastes on the table, and at the table,
Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to have an impromptu wine
tasting. I like to have a selection of
reds and whites available to enjoy
before, during and after the meal.
Lets not forget that Thanksgiving is
an American holiday and there are
many very good American wines
to choose from. Bear in mind however, that this year’s Beaujolais
Nouveau will be available on the
third Thursday of November, and
chances are one of your guests will
show up with a bottle to have with
dinner.
A nice spicy Zinfandel goes great
with turkey and the stuffing. A
quality fruit forward Pinot Noir
stands up well to the bird and many
of the other dishes on the table. An
older Cab or a crisp Riesling never disappoints. Given the diverse
We at Park Winery wish you and
yours a happy Thanksgiving filled
with good food, family and fellowship. Cheers!
Skip Uhl is co-owner of Park Winery,
15230 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Park (313)
821-9463.
Pointes of Nature
November 2005 - 8
PHOTOGRAPH BY BILL RAPAI, PRESIDENT - GROSSE POINE AUDUBON SOCIETY
Now that the weather has
turned colder and our
trees have gone dormant,
once plentiful food sources that wildlife depended
upon over the summer
have disappeared. Many
species of birds that will
overwinter in the Grosse
Pointes have shifted their
diets to food they would have turned up their beaks at just two months ago
- like the fruit of this Bradford Pear tree. This fruit, which had been rock
hard all summer long, becomes more edible after the first hard freeze. The
sub-freezing temperatures break down the fruit’s cellular structure, making
it smaller, softer and easier for birds like Robins and Starlings to swallow. The
freeze also has another effect - it allows mold to penetrate the fruit, starting the fermentation process. And since alcohol is a product of fermentation,
birds that eat this fruit will actually get drunk! That may sound funny, but
there’s a tragic side, too. There have been well-documented cases of drunken
birds attacking their reflections in windows and flying headfirst into walls
for no reason. Apparently humans aren’t the only species to do really stupid
things while under the influence.
Our dear friend Kathe passed away recently after an extended
battle with cancer. In her honor and to offer hope to others,
Cook’s Lamps will donate 10% of the profit from every sale for
the remainder of 2005, to the customer’s choice of the following:
Gail Purtan Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
at Karmanos Cancer Institute
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Chalfonte Foundation
(for children and young adults with handicaps or life threatening illnesses)
Let’s Make This a Better World to Walk Through,
One Step at a Time.
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27427 Gratiot (3 blocks north of I-696) Roseville
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A Celebration of Life - Frank J. Sladen Jr.
Frank Sladen - Teacher, mentor, leader, visionary, friend.
Frank taught people the value of
life, and he showed them how to
leave this life with humility and
honor. On October 21, at age 84,
after a one-year battle with cancer, this busy young man in an
elderly man’s body passed peacefully away at his home in Grosse
Pointe Farms. He was not in pain
and he was not alone.
Beloved husband of the late
Elizabeth “Betty” he is survived
by nieces Carrie Semeyn, Susan Hall Lewis and Tracy Hall
Brumme, and nephews Fletcher,
John and Frank Sladen Wardwell,
Major and Sladen Hall.
A passionate member of the
Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe,
Frank served as District 6400’s
Governor in 1979-1980, served as
Director (Zones 3 and 9) in 19921993. Frank’s charitable involvement did not stop with Rotary.
November 2005 - 10
He was everywhere, an active force
in organizations too numerous to
mention.
a positive effect on his
students, his friends and
his community.
But it wasn’t Frank’s involvement
in organizations that endeared him
to so many. It was his way of being
involved. Frank joined because he
wanted to make a difference.
He was not a do-gooder;
but he accomplished
much good. He was
not a pontificator;
but people listened when he
spoke. He was
not a Pollyanna; but he
always managed to find
the
good
in people.
A b o v e
all,
he
was positive; and
he
had
Until the very end,
he lived with dignity,
warmth, wit and compassion - qualities that
characterized him Photo: Early leaders of the Grosse Pointe Historical Society
all his life. At meet in 1984. Frank Sladen, Jr., Lisa Mower Gandelot, Jon
the end of Gandelot, Hawkins Ferry, and Jean Dodenhoff
the day,
he still enjoyed a glass was half empty was when it
mildly watered- needed a tiny refill.
down martini
A Celebration of Life was held
and the con- on his birthday, Nov. 1, at Grosse
viviality of Pointe Memorial Church. Dothe
social nations may be made to the GP
hour
that Rotary Foundation/ Evergreen
went with Fund, the Frank J. Sladen, Jr.,
it. It could Memorial Fund - Veteran’s Chabe honest- pel, at the Grosse Pointe War Mely said that morial, or Bon Secours Cottage
for Frank Hospice. They may be sent to the
S l a d e n , Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe, P.O.
the only Box 36366 • Grosse Pointe Farms,
time the MI 48236.
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IT’S THE LAW
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
BY THE HON. MATTHEW RUMORA
DEER WIDOWS BALL
SALUTE TO THE SUPERSTARS
Recent Driver Responsibility
Enforcement Measures
The Driver Responsibility Law
went into effect on October 1, 2003.
The law requires the assessment of
a fee payable to the State of Michigan for committing certain traffic
offenses and for accumulating a
certain number of points on a driving record.
Saturday, November 12, 7:00 PM Show at 8:00 PM
Elvis, Barry Manilow, Gene Pitney, Roy Orbison,
Neil Diamond and more Dinner and Show $30 per person
Failure
to
stop
and disclose identity at an accident
Any felony resulting from the
operation of a motor vehicle
$500 Offenses
Operating while impaired
Although the law went into effect
Operating with the presence of
two years ago, the Secretary of State
certain
controlled substances
did not take any action against individuals’ driving privileges until
Reckless Driving
recently.
Dr iv ing
In August and September
2005, the first wave of suspensions went into effect
for approximately
200,000 Michigan drivers.
A
person
who has
failed to
pay the assessed fee will
have his or her
license suspended
indefinitely until the assessment is paid along with an additional fee of $125 to reinstate the
license.
While License Suspended
A person under 21 operating a
vehicle with
the presence of
alcohol
Thursday, November 24, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adults $18.95 • Children 5-11 $8.95
Can’t join us? We have THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO!
ENJOY THE HOLIDAY & LET GINO’S DO THE COOKING!
See our ad on Page 7
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Sunday, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18
Adults $15.50 • Children 4 - 7 $7.95
Bring Your Camera & A Healthy Appetite!
See our ad on Page 11
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - LIVE ON STAGE!
Friday, December 9 6:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM
Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra
Michigan Rockettes & a Special Visit From Santa $20 per person
See our ad on Page 11
BOOK YOUR CORPORATE & PRIVATE
PARTIES AT GINO’S SURF
Steak & Chicken Dinners, Choice of 2 Hors d'Oeuvres,
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For Reservations & Further Information 586-468-2611
37400 JEFFERSON • HARRISON TOWNSHIP
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Driving without insurance.
$200 Offense
Driving without proof of insurance
$150 Offense
Driving without a valid license.
Upon conviction of any of the
The following is a list of offenses
above offenses, the Secretary of
and the corresponding assessment
State will assess the corresponding
under this law.
fee for a period of two consecutive
$1,000 Offenses
years.
Operating while intoxicated
Moreover, a driver who accumulates seven points on his or her drivManslaughter
ing record within a two year period
Negligent homicide
will be assessed a $100 fee. An adDrunk driving causing death ditional fee of $50 will be added for
or serious impairment of a bodily each point above seven. This fee is
function
collected each year that the point
Injuring or killing a construction total is seven or more.
worker while committing a three
In conclusion, this law is depoint moving violation in a con- signed to raise revenue by issuing
struction zone
monetary sanctions against bad
Negligently injuring or killing a drivers and others who commit cerpolice officer, firefighter or other tain enumerated traffic offenses.
emergency response personnel.
Matthew R. Rumora is the Municipal Judge
Fleeing and eluding a police of- for the City of Grosse Pointe Farms and an attorney in private practice. Please call him at
ficer
(586) 779-7767 for assistance.
November 2005 - 14
GRAND THANKSGIVING BUFFET
GOBBLE,
GOBBLE DAYS
Friday, Nov. 18
Saturday, Nov. 19 & Sunday, Nov. 20
DRAW YOUR DISCOUNT
In stock merchandise only, no special orders. Excludes Herend,
Department 56 and Steuben.
The League Shop
72 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-882-6880
email: customercare@theleageushop.com
www.theleagueshop.com
NEW HOLIDAY HOURS
Open Thursday until 8:00 PM
Sundays, beginning Nov. 20 through the holiday
season 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Art Dealer Continued from page 5
Are you saying that the artists
are not important?
No, not at all. But after too many
years of seeing people overpaying
for works under the false pretence
of an investment, or paying less
and suffering the indignity of production line abortions, we looked
to offer an alternative.
I’m confused!
Art is either decorative or academic. Decorative art is used by interior designers to accessorize the
environment they create, offering
a continuity of color and dimension. The works consist of more
flash or drama then content and
soul. Academic art, though attractive, goes beyond by exhibiting a
life stirring within its frame. They
offer the collector a communicated
vision with the artist. Such works
of art reacquaint us with our past,
reuniting us once again with our
emotions and beliefs. Art is very
personal. It can only be offered,
not forced upon. We always suggest
that our clients live with the art before making a commitment.
So what is your position?
Academic, important, valuable art
all pass these three criteria:
Outstanding Student
scientious dealer I can only present
art to you of good quality and fair
pricing. You either respond or not.
It should never be about salesmanship! On a second level I’m sick
and tired of the stories of people
that bought works under the investment idea thinking they have a
nest egg for their children’s college
education. What they really have is
some expensive wallpaper. I think
there is something morally wrong
with that. I’m not against commercial art; there’s nothing wrong with
it if you want to decorate a wall
or match your décor. But don’t be
fooled with it and think its value
will hold or increase. The works we
offer will always be worth the price
you pay because you’re only paying
for the work, not a perceived value
added because of who painted it.
I can’t imagine better workmanship at a better price. I know the
margins we work with and the effort taken to provide this work. It’s
all about getting what you pay for.
When you consider the high prices
associated with many works of art
it becomes very clear that the name
associated with the art is the a factor in its cost. IF that name stands
up to the three point litmus test I
spoke of earlier, then fine.
• They are in the permanent collec- What about young, hopeful acation of major museums.
demic artists? Could they be a
• They have publicized, academic re- good value?
view by noted art historians, cura- Yes, but the key word is “hopeful”.
tors and critics.
It’s a long road to having your work
• They have auction records verify- considered for a retrospect at the
ing monetary value.
Metropolitan; so see that you pay
Anything outside of these three accordingly.
criteria are suspect to fraud when So what should we leave our readpricing and proclaimed importance ers with?
is presented on an upscale level.
• Acquiring a work of art should be
What is it that you do different?
We aren’t telling our clients that the
work is a financial investment; nor
are we offering inferior workmanship to meet a price point. We have,
through no easy means, been able
to offer good quality workmanship
at affordable prices plus keeping
the spirit for which art is intended;
communication with the soul.
You seem to be getting a little
emotional about this!
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fun.
• Don’t just respond to the immediate
flash a work might offer but also to
its content over time. You want to
grow into a piece of art, not out of
it.
• Once you respond to a work of art
you need to address the issue of
cost. Is it at a fair market value?
The fact that you love it and never
intend to sell it is not an excuse for
you being financially abused.
Mike Allor is the owner of Detroit Custom
Well, yes; on two levels! First, no
Framing,
located at 19571 Mack in Grosse
one can tell you what art you should
Pointe Woods, phone (313) 881-6922.
have; it’s all too personal. As a con-
Congratulations to Grosse Pointe Park resident
Laura B. Marsico who received academic honors
for the Summer 2005 semester at Ferris State
University. To be eligible for Academic Honors,
undergraduate students must have accumulated
at least a 3.5 GPA in no fewer than 12 credit hours
of coursework at the 100 level or higher during a
given semester.
Can you work out during the day?
It just might save some time.
CENTRAL TO ALL THE GROSSE POINTES!
www.pointefitness.com
19556 Harper, Harper Woods
313-417-9666
No money down, $39.00 per month
OR
10% off pre-pay for 1 year
New Members Only
Present memberships and memberships under the age of 18 excluded
Scottish Sunday
November 20, 2005
10:30 a.m. Hour of Worship
Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church
8625 E. Jefferson Avenue (at Burns)
Detroit
Peter C. Smith, Pastor
You are cordially invited to attend as we celebrate our Scottish Heritage with liturgy
from the Scottish Book of Worship, the Kirking of the Tartans and Bagpipes and Drums
of the St. Andrews Society Pipe Band and Honor Guard.
A Coffee Hour with Highland Dancers will be held
in the dining room following the service.
For additional information, call (313) 822-3456 or visit our web site www.japc.org
November 2005 - 15
Pointer News
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CAREGIVING CONCERNS
PETS FOR
POINTERS
BY TERRI MURPHY
The holiday season is supposed
to be a season of happiness and
joy, nestled in with a loving family and friends. It is a wonderful
picture, but for many seniors it is
a far cry from reality. For many,
feelings of sadness, loneliness and
isolation are their holiday companions. Many people feel depressed
during the holidays, but hide these
feelings from family and friends
because they don’t want to worry
them.
There are many factors that contribute to those feelings of sadness
that seniors may feel. Many seniors are widowed, have lost close
friends as they age, are separated
from family and may be suffering from ill health. They may feel
guilty for having feelings of sadness, which may in turn intensify
those feelings of sadness.
Here are some suggestions to
help prevent or lessen those feelings and help restore the joy of the
season:
• Don’t isolate yourself. Invite
some close friends over to share
the holidays.
• Don’t
deny
or
hide your
feelings of
sad ness.
Often just
being able
to share your feelings with someone can help you cope with post
holiday let down.
Holiday visits are a wonderful
time for families to informally
“check-up” on older family members, since gatherings are usually
longer than the more typical short
stop-by visits. Longer visits provide
an opportunity to observe older
people in a variety of situations.
Many older people struggle unnecessarily and try to hide problems
from the rest of the family because
they don’t want to impose upon
them or worry them. Once you
recognize areas where a loved one
may be struggling, you can take
the necessary steps to obtain assistance. During this holiday, check
up on an older family member.
Help them to have a joyous holiday
season and use this time to make
sure that they are getting the assistance they need to help them lead a
full and independent life.
• Volunteer your time. Helping
Terri Murphy is an active community
others is a great way to forget your member and the owner of Home Helpers/Direct Link, which is the number one provider
own troubles.
of non-medical personal care services in the
• Watch your finances. Over- country. Direct Link is a leading 24-hour perspending causes worry over bills sonal monitoring service. Contact Terri at
after the holidays are over.
313.881.4600.
Retriever Rescue retrieving Goldens
Golden Retriever Rescue of
Michigan is once again calling all
Goldens and their owners
to join them for a day
of fun and a show of
support for the organization on Friday,
November 25, for the
30th Grosse Pointe Santa
Parade.
Participants must be preregistered and will receive
a detailed letter. They must
provide their name, address,
telephone number and dogs’
name(s).
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You are asked to bring your
pooper scooper or plastic bags and
check in on parade day by 9:30
a.m. Before the parade starts
there will be a full-group picture with the Goldens.
This is the seventh year
the organization has participated in this event.
If you would like to
hook up with the
group, please call Ro
Arabia at (313)
885-3647 by
November 15.
This month's featured pets are Kizzy & Kari, Katrina/Rita survivors.
“KARI”
Kari is an absolutely adorable and
charismatic 4-month-old female
medium hair dilute torti. She has
been spayed and microchipped.
This cat is a survivor of the
hurricanes and was recently flown
in from Houston, TX.
“KIZZY”
Kizzy is an affectionate and friendly
1-year-old female spaniel mix. She
weighs 20 pounds. She was flown from
Houston, TX, after Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. She’s had an
immune system breakdown and is
currently being treated for demodex.
She has also been microchipped.
Please contact GPAAS at (313) 884-1551 or www.GPAAS.org
GPAAS holds adoptions every two weeks at The Children’s Home of Detroit
The November adoption dates are Saturday, November 5 and 19, from 12 to 3 pm.
The Pointer and GPAAS urge you to spay or neuter your pet.
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Our living language
Pointer News
BY LEONTINE CADIEUX
Ours is a living language because
it is in use today, and because it is in
use, it is constantly changing. Words
come into our language from many
sources. A few of these are other
countries, computers, medicine,
music, food, clothing, technology,
the auto industry and NASA. With
globalization and travel to foreign
countries so prevalent, plus the increasing number of immigrants to
the United States, words and expressions unknown some years ago are
now in common usage.
Today if someone offers you a
tapa, you do not say, “no thank you”,
but try one of the appetizers. Tapa
hopping is a long established custom
in Spain where one frequents various
spots each specializing in one appetizer. Today, we too have tapa bars.
If you tell someone you have been
“surfing the web”, that person will
probably know you have been using
your computer, not playing in a spider web. A mouse is no longer something to avoid, but an indispensable
tool for the computer user. This new
use of the words mouse and web are
perfect examples of how the meaning of an existing word is broadened.
A “lap top” is no longer only the situation which occurs when one sits
down, but describes a portable computerNASA’s “rover” is not its pet dog
but is its robotic exploratory vehicle.
Today, you hear of megabytes, Ipods, blogs, palm pilots, geeks, dorks,
nerds, camcorders, whodunits and
noir films. You have minis, maxis,
mocs and a sherpa for a jacket, also
known as a guide in the Himalayas.
Do not ignore music’s hip hop, bebop and rapsters.
New too, are the alphabetized
words of medicine, such as IV, EEG,
EKG, MRI and of the automotive industry, such as SUV, RV, ATV and
the latest CUV, for crossover utility
vehicle.
The media have brought sound
bites, photo ops and the op ed page
into use, as well as the paparazzi.
Stimulating as all these changes are
to enrich our language, there are
those few who are trying to kill it.
One wonders where all the Gs
have gone as in goin, doin, seein.
Why do people say “giant quart”?
Why does one ever say, “The reason is because”, or “He heads up the
committee”? Equally disturbing is,
“The accident is clearing”. One wonders how. A final example and perhaps the most lethal weapon of the
language killers is their usage of me
and him to begin a sentence.
Our language will survive these
and other breaches as it has for centuries. The English of Shakespeare’s
time, so different from ours, provided excellent communication then as
does our today -- warts and all.
Leontine Cadieux is a Grosse Pointe resident
and long-time free-lance writer for The Pointer.
Village annual parade and tree lighting
The 30th Annual Santa Claus parade is set for Friday, November 25.
This colorful parade puts everyone
in the holiday spirit. Friends and
neighbors line Kercheval Ave. to
see more than 100 bands,
floats and marching
units, and of course,
Santa Claus. Parade
starts at 10 am and is
preceded by the Jingle Bell Walk/Run at
9 am. Proceeds from
the run benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
and other Lions Club charities. The run is presented by
the Grosse Pointe Lions Club.
The new expanded parade
route now includes Kercheval on
The Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms.
The Village Aglow for Christmas, is also schedule for Friday,
November 25. Mayor Dale Scrace
will light the beautiful Village Christmas tree at the
corner of Kercheval and
St. Clair. The lighting
takes place at 5pm, and
is followed by a holiday
sing-along
featuring
the Authentic Dickens
Carolers. Complimentary hot chocolate provided by Grosse Pointe
Boat Club. For information
on these events, call (313) 8867474, email: info@thevillagegp.
com or check the web site: www.
thevillagegp.com.
Gifts
85 Kercheval on-the-Hill
313-884-4422
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, November 5, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, November 6, Noon - 5:00 PM
FREE GIFT
25% OFF One Item of Your Choice
Normal Exceptions Apply
REGISTER TO WIN A
$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
Gobble, Gobble Days
November 18, 19 & 20
Join us for In-Store Specials & Surprises!
Free
Keys!
with a monetary donation made
to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
November 21 through
December 30, 2005 at
VILLAGE LOCK and
HOME REPAIR
18554 Mack Avenue
313-881-8603
Help someone less fortunate to
have a Happy Holiday
November 2005 - 17
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
BY CARI WODAY
GP Public Library: Sponsoring a used
book sale. Nov.3-5, at the Ewald Branch.
Located at 15175 Jefferson, GP Park.
There will be children’s books, adult
fiction and non- fiction, books on tape,
and videos. All proceeds go to GPP Library. Call (313)-343-2074, ext, 6 or gpfriends.org. Lets read!
GP South Choir: Presenting the Fall Follies, “It’s A Grand Night For Singing.”
Held at the Performing Arts Center located in GP North High School at 707
Vernier Rd in GP Woods, Fri. Nov 4-5
at 8pm. Tickets are $9,$10 and $15.
Available at Posterity , a Gallery in the
Village. Come listen to the wonderful
sound of a medley of music!
Port Huron Museum‘s Carnegie Center:
Presenting the 38th Annual Eastern MI
International Art Exhibition. Opens With
Awards Reception at Carnegie Center,
1115 Sixth St. in Port Huron. Community is invited to attend the awards reception on Sat. Nov.5 from 7-9pm. The
exhibition continues through Nov.29.
Call (810) 982-0891 or (810) 982-0891
or phmuseum.org.
MI Opera Theatre: 35th opera season continues with Giacomo Puccini’s
La Boheme. Nov. 5-13 and continues
through the end of Nov. at the Detroit
Opera House. Performance directed by
E. Randahl Hoey. The orchestra will be
led by acclaimed conductor Steve Mallare who will conduct 40 adults and 16
local children. Tickets from $28-$113,
are available at the Opera House ticket
office by phone at (313)-237-sing or at
michiganopera.org. Tickets also available at all Ticket Master locations, (248)
645-6666. An amazing performance
you don’t want to miss!
GP Garden Center: Presenting The
Berry Memorial Lecture. Speaker Janet Maccunovich’s program is “ What
your Garden Says About You”. A slide
presentation at 7pm on Nov. 8 at the
GP War Memorial in the Fries Ballroom.
Free for all to attend. Refreshments will
be available. Reservations required.
Deadline for reservations Nov.3. More
info, call GP Garden Center (313)-881-
7511. A helpful and educational event for
everyone who loves gardening!
The Maestro Returns!: Neeme Jarvi
returns to lead the orchestra for the
first time after stepping down as Music Director Emeritus! The concerts take
place at Orchestra Hall at the Max M.
Fisher Music Center on Thursday, November 10 at 8 p.m, Friday, November
11 at 10:45 a.m, Saturday, November 12
at 8:30 p.m, and Sunday, November 13
at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $19-$69
and a limited number of box seats are
available from $60-$114 and may be
purchased at the Max M. Fisher Music
Center box office, 3711 Woodward Ave,
Detroit. You may also call the DSO at
(313)-576-5111. Seniors and students
50% off rush tickets at the box office.
Discounts are also available for groups
of ten or more. More info call (313)-5765111 or detroitsymphony.com.
The MI Lighthouse Fund: Announcing
two fund-raising workshops that will
assist local lighthouse and maritime
groups with the restoration and preservation efforts. Fri. Nov.11 from 8:304pm.at Northwestern MI College Great
Lakes Water Studies Institute located at
715 E. Front Street in Traverse City MI.
More info visit michiganlighthouse.org or
Jennifer Radcliff at jradcliffpreserv@aol.
com. A fee of $35 includes lunch and
all workshop materials. We hope that
you can attend and help preserve these
beautiful pieces of history!
The Detroit Institute Of Arts: Pleased to
announce the Under The Stars Event. A
Fall gala will be A Hard Hat Party That
Rocks! Many renovations and changes
are taking on a whole new look. Come
tour the construction scenes , animated
statues and more! Sat. Nov. 12. Tickets
are on sale for $400. Reserve your spot,
call (313)-833-1923. Proceeds support
the DIA’s operation. GP Democratic
Club: Pasta Dinner fund-raiser on Mon.
Nov. 14 from 5:30pm at the Blue Pointe
Restaurant. Located at 17131 E. Warren in Detroit. Cost is $25 per person
and includes pasta dinner (all you can
eat),salad, beverage and one alcoholic
drink. Tickets are available at the door.
More info call (313)-885-3123.
Please direct your submissions for the Pointer calendar to:
Cari Woday, Calendar Editor, The Pointer, P.O. Box 36429,
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 -- or email to:
pointermagazine@sbcglobal. net. Deadline is the 20th of each month.
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Special Announcements
• Soroptimists of Grosse Pointe presents their major fundraiser, a Cornucopia
of Shopping on Saturday, November 12,
from 9am to 3pm, at the Grosse Pointe
War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore, GP Farms.
There will be a unique selection of gifts
available for purchase from an eclectic
group of vendors. Homemade baked
goods and other light refreshments will
be available. There is a $2 admission
charge. For info, call (313) 882-9706.
• Cats comes to Detroit’s Masonic
Temple Theatre November 8-13, as part
of its 25th anniversary tour. Cats is based
on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and showcases the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical has won
seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Lighting and Best Costumes. Masonic Temple
Theatre is located at 500 Temple Ave.,
Detroit. Ticket prices range from $19.50
to $67.50 and can be purchased at the
Fisher Theatre Box Office, or by calling
(248) 645-6666, or on line at www.NederlanderDetroit.com or at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, call
(313) 872-1000. The Detroit engagement
of Cats is sponsored by LaSalle Bank.
• Village Toy Company, 16900
Kercheval in the Village presents “Learn
How to Enhance Your Baby’s Language
Development Skills”, on November 5 from
11am to 2pm. Guest speaker Wynne Williams, M.A., CCC-SLP, a Pediatric Speech
and Language Pathologist, will also introduce her new DVD “The Baby Society”. She will be on-hand to discuss and
answer parents’ questions regarding how
her DVD, and many toys available at The
Village Toy Company, can be used interactively to encourage language development in their little ones. There will be
a raffle for a free DVD/Toy Gift Basket.
The event is free and open to the public.
Babies and toddlers welcome. More info,
call Ellen Durand (313) 882-1300.
• Eagle Scouts: We are calling you!
Are you an Eagle Scout? Do you know
someone who is? The Scouts are looking for missing Eagle Scouts to attend a
reception in their honor. Please contact
Chris Larabell at clarabell@dacbsa.org,
or call (313) 361-1292.
• Don’t miss the multi-media solo exhibition presenting the innovative work
of nationally collected artist, Linda LaFontsee at Ambient Gallery, 17728 Mack,
Grosse Pointe. “Random Repetition”,
Ambient Gallery’s first solo-exhibition is
on view until November 16. Linda’s work
demonstrates innovation and the type of
extraordinary artistic skill that lovers of
contemporary art are excited to collect.
The paintings also captivate audiences
by invoking a unique curiosity about the
art and how it is made. More info, call
(313) 882-8888.
• Grosse Pointe Theatre will perform
Dear Ruth, on November 6, 9-13 and 1719. Dear Ruth, written by Norman Krasna, is one of the most popular comedy
hits of modern times. Using the name of
her elder sister, a young girl carries on a
romantic correspondence with an overseas soldier. When the soldier returns,
he finds that his distant lover is already
engaged, but, through a series of hilarious complications and plot twists, the
elder sister becomes entirely convinced
that her original engagement was a mistake and decides, at the very end, to
marry the soldier anyway. Productions
are staged in the Fries Auditorium of the
Grosse Pointe War Memorial at 32 Lakeshore, GP Farms. Evening performances
begin at 8pm. Sunday matinees are at
2pm. Call (313) 881-4004 or go to www.
gpt.org for more information.
• Grosse Pointe Community Chorus
performs their 60th annual Christmas
concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 pm, at First
Evan. Lutheran Church, 800 Vernier, GP
Woods. The 80-member chorus will sing
the Hallelujah Chorus and various other
traditional and non-traditional Christmas music. Tickets are $10 for adults,
$3 for children and are available at the
church office or at Moehring Woods Florists 20923 Mack, GP Woods. Call 313)
882-2482 for more info.
• Grosse Pointe United Church has
returned to it’s historic name of Grosse
Pointe Congregational Church. The
church began in 1940 as a congregational church in the historic tradition of
the Pilgrims. Freedom to worship, the
individual right and responsibility to interpret and apply the Bible, appreciation
for the orthodox teachings of the church
and a spirit of democracy are characteristic of their heritage and practice. The
church is located at 240 Chalfonte, GP
Farms. The Reverend Dr. Eddie Bray is
Pastor. Sunday worship/Sunday School
at 10 am.
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