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GROSSE POINTE’S MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Since 1975
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August 2006
Dog Day of Summer
August 19
157th Annual Highland Games
August 5
New column “Teen Tempo”
by Marisa Krueger
Trip Tips from Leontine
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Dog Day of Summer will be held at the Children’s Home of Detroit on August 19, from 1-3pm. Above are winners of the
2005 Longest Tail contest. First place Alex with owner Judy Murray, second place Sandy, owned by Mary Pargsigan and
third place is Nikki, owned by Hannah Hodges. See page 3 for details.
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GP Theatre event raises $15,000
A Theatrical Affair, Afternoon
Tea presented by The Grosse
Pointe Theatre on June 25 at the
Grosse Pointe War Memorial,
received rave reviews from the
sold-out audience and raised
$15,000. Of the $15,000 raised,
$12,000 will complete the theatre group’s $50,000 pledge for
the Grosse Pointe War memorial’s Access for All Elevator Project and the additional money
will go toward repairing stage
curtains in the auditorium.
For more information on the
theatre, call (313) 881-4004 or
go to www.gpt.org.
DOES YOUR HOME
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PHOTOGRAPH BY PATRICIA A. ELLIS
The tea featured elegant table
decor, a fashion show with period costumes, musical entertainment, champagne, lunch,
raffle items and silent auction
items.
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Pictured are Ginger Keena Hupp (l), who organized the costumes for the GP Theatre’s
fashion show, and Kathy Conlon, chair of
the 2005-6 teas, who created the concept
for the elegant affair.
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Families, Friends and Dogs Wanted
Dog Day of Summer - “Every dog
has its day” and the Children’s Home
of Detroit (CHD) - Michigan’s oldest
and a leading provider of specialized
mental health residential treatment
services for children since 1836 - will
host a fun filled day of activities for all
dogs and their families on August 19,
from 1 to 3 pm. at the Children’s Home
of Detroit, 900 Cook Road, GP Woods.
The event will include a doggie parade (at 2 pm.), pet adoptions and dog
contests with awards for best costume,
longest tail, friendliest and owner/pet
look-a-like. There will also be an “Ask
the Vet” booth, bake sale, dog agility
demonstration, doggie bags, ice cream,
keepsake photos and moonwalk.
Soroptimist International of Grosse
Pointe and Grosse Pointe Animal
Adoption Society (GPAAS) will host
the event. The entry fee is $10 per dog
and family and friends are free. All
proceeds will benefit CHD’s Youth Assistance Services.
For more information go to www.
gpaas.org or call GPAAS at (313) 8841551.
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PUBLICATION DATE - AUGUST 1, 2006
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CONTRIBUTORS
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EXERCISE YOUR OPTIONS
BY KEN WELCH
Work out, because you can!
Well, I hope all is going well for
your summer. I can’t believe it’s almost over.
Before we get into September and
the home stretch of 2006, I’d like to
thank all of you who have responded to this article. It’s been fun and
a nice surprise to see how many of
you have been reading, your feedback has been appreciated.
As you know we’ve been covering ways to think about exercise
and training in an effort to motivate you into getting over the hurdle of procrastination and as the ad
says, “Just do it!”
In thumbing through this months
issue of Glamor magazine (there’s a
lot to learn in there), I ran across
something pretty astounding and
something that probably summed
up the number one reason why
we all should work out. The news
brief about interesting people in
the front of the magazine had to do
with a 42-year-old, British woman
who has incurable breast cancer.
She was told she had six months
to live...six years ago. Since receiving that diagnoses, some of Jane’s
highlights include completing a full
Ironman triathlon, two half-ironmans, the London marathon three
times, the New York Marathon and
three London Triathlons all while
on various medication regimes.
She was recognized at the Sports-
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awards for her charity work and
raising money for cancer research.
Remember, she was supposed to
be dead back in 2000. Here is a person who personifies what training
and a great attitude can do and the
effect it can have on your life, including giving you more of it. To
quote Jane, “No one can take this
away. I’ve taken charge of my life,
that’s liberating.”
Thinking about this last summer month of August, you have the
chance to develop some exercise
momentum while it’s still warm
before we get into the holidays
(you know they’ll be here before
you know it). If you’re still on the
fence about getting going, think of
Jane. If your body works and you’re
in reasonable health, answer the
question, “why work out?” with a
simple answer; because you can.
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ASK THE DENTIST
BY PATRICK G. LATCHAM, D.D.S, FAGD
Are mercury fillings
safe?
This question remains un-answered despite many reports, are currently taking steps to outlaw
many which seem to contradict. In amalgam. More information can be
the current issue of BottomLine Per- found at HeartlandHealing.com.
sonal, Dr. Mark Stengler warns:
Ask your dentist if any of your
“Studies at the University of Cal- fillings warrant replacement. Apgary have found that mercury va- propriate replacement of silver fillpor from fillings enters the body ings with composite, porcelain or
and may cause brain-cell degra- gold restorations will assure you of
dation and immune suppression, mercury-free restorations. I have
among other problems.”
not placed a silver-mercury amalThe article recommends you ask gam for over 10 years. I find propyour dentist for mercury-free white erly rendered composite, porcelain
composite fillings, and try to have and gold restorations will provide a
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157th annual Highland Games, August 4 and 5
The St. Andrew’s Society
of Detroit is celebrating
the 157th anniversary
of its annual Highland
Games, the longest running Scottish festival of
its kind in all of North
America visited by people
of all heritages throughout
the U.S. and Canada. St.
Andrew’s Society of
Detroit is an all-volunteer benevolent
organization which
produces the Highland Games.
This year’s events include a Ceilidh (Pronounced Kay-Lee) on
Friday, August 4, from
5:30 to 11 pm., and the
Highland Games on Saturday, August 5, from 9 am to
5 pm., all at Historic Greenmead Village in Livonia
near the intersection
of Newburgh and
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This year’s games will feature a delightful
combination of Scottish history, pageantry, athleticism and good old-fashioned Celtic fun. Some of the many
scheduled activities include:
• Bagpipe bands competitions
• Solo bagpipe competitions
• Drum major and drumming
competition
• Parade of clans from across the country
• Highland dance competition
• Heavy athletics invitational
• Celtic fiddle demonstrations
• Wee Bairn’s Games for children ages 4-11
• Time With Jean - songs and stories for kids
• Scottish food vendors and Celtic crafts/gifts
• Two entertainment tents
• Genealogy and clan tents
• A display of animals native to Scotland
Ticket prices for the Highland Games are $10
in advance or $15 at the gate, with free admission to children 12 and under. Tickets for the
Ceilidh are $15 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased through the
St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit web site www.
highlandgames.com, the SAS office by calling (248) 593-5064, or at Greenmead, (248)
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BY LEONTINE CADIEUX
Wayne County Commissioner Christopher Cavanagh presented SOC Executive
Director Sharon Maier (center) with a resolution honoring her for her work
with SOC. Also in attendance at the presentation was SOC President Cathy
Champion (left).
Wayne County commissioners honor SOC director
The County of Wayne recently
passed a resolution honoring Sharon Maier, Services for Older Citizens (SOC) executive director, for
her commitment to older citizens
and dedication to building programs and services that meet the
needs of the seniors of the Grosse
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Decisions, decisions, decisions
-- that is what everyone thinking
about a trip faces. Where shall I
go? When shall I go? With whom
shall I go? Shall it be alone or in a
group. How long shall I be gone?
Will I stay in one place or travel
about? Where shall I stay? Will I
fly, drive, take the train or
boat? These are but a
few of the decisions
facing you, but
perhaps the key
to the next decisions.
recommended by someone whose
tastes are similar to yours and
who has been to the place recently. Names of their friends you
might contact are also handy.
Deciding about clothes can pose
a big problem, but following two
simple rules can solve everything.
Take half the clothes and twice
the money you had planned on
taking. Second, if you are not going to wear an item three times,
leave it home.
items you buy, a good book, a deck
of cards, a sewing kit, a pocket
knife, a bar of your favorite soap,
and waterless hand sanitizer. A
votive candle might prove invaluable in an emergency provided of
course that you remembered to
bring a book of matches.
For men, an electric razor and
an adapter are musts, as are a navy
blazer and gray flannel slacks.
Many people recommend
having a cell phone,
a transistor radio with extra batteries,
a flashlight
and an alarm
No
deciclock. Many
sion has to
hotels
do
be made renot provide
garding havwashcloths
ing at least
so having your
one credit card,
own with you is
your ATM card,
a good idea, as is
your passport, your
having a flat rubber
glasses -- regular, readsink or tub stopper. Some
ing, sun, your prescriptions, your would not think of travel without
emergency phone numbers and a a camcorder and a camera, digital
list of your allergies.
or other.
It is important too to have a copy
A few extra items to slip into
of your passport and everything your suitcase are a bunch of indiin your wallet in your suitcase or vidual Kleenex packs, Pepto Biswith your traveling companion. mol, band aids, liquid bandage,
Loss of a wallet or passport is a scotch tape, extra ziplock bags,
real possibility.
bubble wrap to protect any fragile
Other valuable suggestions are
to take two pairs of slacks and an
assortment of blouses, each in a
separate ziplock bag, good walking shoes, a raincoat and rain hat.
One final tip for the journey is
to make a list of everything you
wish to take, as you pack, check
the item off. Keep that list at
home so that if the luggage is lost,
Make three copies of your itin- you can submit a complete claim
erary -- keep one with you, one in to your insurance agent.
your purse and one with a relative
All of the above are merely sugor friend at home. Bring your ad- gestions offered by the many travdress book with you, a notebook elers who were interviewed. Deto jot down impressions and ad- pending on when, where, how and
dresses of new friends you make what you will be doing, you may
in your travels, a small pad and a want to follow none, some or all of
handful of ballpoint pens.
them -- the decision is yours.
Leontine Cadieux is a Grosse Pointe resiBefore you go, it is fun to comdent
and free-lance writer for The Pointer.
pile your own guide with places
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Pointes of Nature
PHOTOGRAPH BY BILL RAPAI
BY BILL RAPAI, PRESIDENT GROSSE POINTE AUDUBON SOCIETY
Dutch Carillonneur Concert
Cicada Serenade
On most days around my house, I
have a tough time being heard. That’s
because this dad is surrounded by
girls who chatter on incessantly for no
good reason about nothing in particular. The noise can be overwhelming.
Which is why I love cicadas.
The presence of a cicada makes a
summer dinner on the patio so much
more pleasant. None of my girls say
much because they can’t be heard
above the din coming from the silver
maple right above the table.
Specifically it’s a male cicada making all that noise, and he’s calling for
a mate. Believe it or not, that drone
you hear is a love song. I know some
people might compare it to something
by Kenny G., but it’s sweet music to
my ears.
The singing started in early July
and will continue until the first frost.
The male cicada has a special structure on its abdomen called a tymbal,
which is capable of producing sound
at nearly 90 decibels, giving the species the honor of being the loudest insect in the world. While that’s considerably short of a Who concert, it’s still
about as loud as your lawnmower.
Cicadas are found worldwide in
temperate and tropical climates and
on every continent except Antarctica,
and both ancient Greek and the Chinese cultures revered them. There are
10 cicada species in Michigan – one of
which is found only in southwestern
Michigan and another is a periodical
species that will re-appear in our state
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on its regular cycle in 2007. One more
species prefers oak trees in sandy areas. That leaves seven species hanging
around in your yard, raising a racket.
Want to know exactly which species you have? The University of
Michigan’s Museum of Zoology has an
excellent website where you can deduce the exact species by listening to
recorded cicada songs. It’s at: http://
www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/magicicada/Michigan/Index.html.
The life cycle of a cicada is pretty
simple: Hatch from an egg as a nymph,
crawl into the ground and live for two
or three years sucking on tree roots,
crawl out of the ground, molt (which is
what the cicada in the photo has just
done), fly to the top of a tree and start
looking for a mate. After mating the
female cuts a slit in a tree branch and
deposits her eggs. After the branch
dies it falls to the ground and the
nymphs crawl into the soil.
That is unless you are a periodical
cicada. If you’re one of those, expect
to spend 13 or 17 years of your life underground and then emerge en mass.
Because of this synchronous behavior, cicadas are often confused with
locusts, which are really just a grasshopper.
So, now that I’ve told you all about
the male cicada, you’re probably wondering – do female cicadas make any
sounds? Not really. In some species
they make a clicking noise with their
wings, but for the most part the females are silent. If only that were true
around my house!
Christ Church Grosse Pointe is
hosting a concert by Dutch carillonneur Roy Kroezen on Sunday, August
13, at 12 noon. The concert is free and
open to the community. Concert seating will be on the front lawn of the
church, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd, Grosse
Pointe Farms. Guests are invited to
bring a blanket and picnic lunch. (In
case of inclement weather, seating
will be moved into the Cloister. The
doors and windows can be opened to
hear the bells.)
Kroezen (born 1967), studied organ at the Arnhem Conservatory.
He studied carillon with professor
Bernard Winsemius (diploma 1996),
Geert D’hollander and currently studies carillon at the Leuven Lemmens
Institute (Belgium) with Carl van
Eyndhoven for a Master degree carillon diploma.
His concert at Christ Church includes an appealing mix of classical
and contemporary music including
pieces by Bach, Mozart, Gershwin and
Scott Joplin.
For information, call Christ Church
at (313) 885-4841.
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Learning to Play It Safe Around Electricity
DTE Energy Instructor Meghan
Robertson and Louie the Lightning
Bug, DTE Energy’s safety mascot,
recently paid a visit to the Safety
Town program at Barnes Elementary
School.
Miles
Engstrom, Cameron
Smolen, Abigail
Carolan and Alexander Saurbier
listened carefully as Robertson
and Louie shared
important rules
for staying safe
around electricity. Offered by
the Grosse Pointe
Public Schools’
Department of
Community Education, Safety
Town
teaches
children ages 4 to
6 safety and citizenship lessons.
The presentation
by Robertson and
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TEEN TEMPO
BY MARISA KRUEGER
Back to School Fashion Fun
The school year is fast approaching, and it is of the utmost
importance to be prepared, especially when it comes to your wardrobe. Must haves for this season
include “skinny” jeans and gold,
bohemian-inspired jewelry. The
peasant look is out and many vintage styles are coming back.
Oversized hobos and bags along
with retro belts paired with empire-waisted baby doll shirts and
dresses are extremely popular.
Long tanks and peep toe heels
continue to be the craze.
In order to be up to date on the
latest fashion trends, always remember dressing classy is definitely the way to go this fall.
Nude colors along with blacks
and browns should be included in
any back to school purchases.
To add an international flare
to
your
attire, include
a
Japanese
inspired kimono top or even a
dress. For a more conservative
look, gaucho pants matched with
stiletto boots or a flowy kneelength skirt paired with neutral
flats is definitely in.
With all these pointers, you’ll
be sure to have a head start when
looking for new additions to your
fall wardrobe.
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BY SKIP UHL
Finding Just the Right Wine
A customer recently asked me if
there is a wine that would go with
any dish. Sort of a universal, onesize-fits-all beverage that could
compliment any food. I know of
only one beverage that would qualify...water.
I am, however in the wine business and frankly, I find water rather boring. When it comes to paring
wine and food, I try to keep it
simple. There are many good
books and magazines that address wine and food, and some
basic knowledge of wine makes
choosing the right wine more
enjoyable. That is not to say
one must become an expert
overnight. Perhaps there is a
wine you especially like.
Try matching it with
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see how it stacks up.
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In addition to that favorite wine
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you have never had before and experiment. That’s half the fun of
the wine experience. One thing
you should do is maintain a wine
log. It might be something as simple as a spiral notebook where you
can make a list of wines you have
tried and your reaction to each. Invite friends for an informal wine
tasting where each guest brings a
bottle to taste and compare notes.
At our weekly Friday night wine
tasting, we encourage our patrons
to keep an open mind and try
something different. There is
more to life than Chardonnay
and Merlot. The most important
thing is to have fun, learn,
and enjoy life. Cheers.
Skip Uhl is co-owner of Park
Winery, 15230 Charlevoix, Grosse
Pointe Park (313) 821-9463. Web
site: www.parkwinery.com.
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IT’S THE LAW
Special announcements and events
BY THE HON. MATTHEW RUMORA
Recent methamphetamine
legislation
Previous Legislation enacted in January, 2004, increased penalties for producing the illegal drug methamphetamine and contained provisions to
prevent contamination caused by it’s
production.
a
child
to be exposed to
or
have
contact with methamphetamine production.
A new series of laws was enacted this
year to deter methamphetamine production and other consequences.
Within 24 hours after receiving this
report, the department shall refer the
report to the prosecuting attorney or
begin an investigation of the child suspected of being abused or neglected.
One provision of the law requires the
local law enforcement agency to notify
the local health department and department of community health within 48
hours of discovering an illegal drug manufacturing site with potential contamination of a property or building. Within
14 days after receiving this notice, the
Department of Community Health shall
review the information and make a determination if the premises are likely to
be contaminated and whether it constitutes a hazard to the health or safety of
it’s occupants.
Once it’s determined that the premises are likely contaminated, an order
is issued requiring the property to be
vacated until the owner establishes the
contamination has been eliminated.
Another provision of the law requires
law enforcement to refer to the department of social services evidence or a
report of any individual responsible for
the child’s health or welfare who allows
Moreover, the attorney general may
start a lawsuit against a person who develops or maintains a web site or page
on a web site that gives instructions for
the manufacture or creation of methamphetamine or information on how to
obtain substances used for it’s manufacture.
The court can bar the offender from
continuing this activity, and can order
damages both to compensate for the
wrongdoing and to punish the offender,
and can award attorney fees and costs
against the offender.
In conclusion, these laws are designed
to address consequences resulting from
the manufacture of this highly addictive
and dangerous drug.
Matthew R. Rumora is the Municipal Judge
for the City of Grosse Pointe Farms and an attorney in private practice. Please call him at
(586) 779-7767 for assistance.
• Jennifer K. Mertz, D.D.S.,M.S. has announced the opening of her practice, Pointe
Orthodontics, in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Dr. Mertz’ practice specializes in all orthodontic services including appliance therapy,
Invisalign and accelerated orthodontics. The practice is located between Cadieux and
Moross at 18342 Mack Avenue, two doors from Village Market. She was raised in GP Park
and is a graduate of GP South High School. Dr. Mertz received her Bachelor’s degree from
U of M and is a graduate of the U of M School of Dentistry. She earned her certificate in
Orthodontics and Masters of Science degree from U of D Mercy. She is a member of the
American Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Mertz has extensive experience in cosmetic
imaging, which can be utilized to give her patients the most beautiful smile possible. She
is available for consultation by appointment at (313) 881-2480.
• Looking for fun, exciting things to do this summer? Here’s an idea you might not
have thought of; fly an airplane! Many flight schools around the country offer steeply
discounted “introductory” flights -- typically for $49-$89, during which the prospective
student will actually fly a plane with a certified flight instructor. Project Pilot, a program
by the nonprofit Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to recruit new pilots, has
a list of schools along with answers to all your questions at its web site, www.projectpilot.
org. It’s an experience you’ll never forget, and is as close as your local airport.
• Comcast recognizes local students for community service and leadership.
The Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awarded 30 Wayne County high
school seniors with grants from The Comcast Foundation. Three students from the Grosse
Pointe area have been recognized by the program with a $1,000 grant for their exemplary
commitment to community service, leadership skills, positive attitude and academic
achievement. Those Grosse Pointe students are: Peter Loy, GP Farms, De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren; Marisa Geis, GP Park, Grosse Point South High School; Kara
Miller, GP Woods, Grosse Point North High School. For more information on the Leaders
and Achievers Scholarship Program and to view a list of this year¹s recipients, visit www.
comcast.com/scholarships.
• Marx Layne & Company names Adam Zielke account assistant.
Marx Layne & Company-a full-service marketing and public relations agency, has
named Adam Zielke account assistant. As account assistant, Zielke is responsible for
supporting public relations strategies for clients in the automotive, environmental, real
estate, financial, educational, retail and professional service industries. Prior to joining
Marx Layne, Zielke served in a marketing post with The Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
He graduated with honors from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
public relations. He resides in Grosse Pointe Woods.
• Bournias launches new consulting company.
George Bournias, formerly with The Second City and Olympia Entertainment Inc., announces the launching of his new company Biz Team Consulting of Grosse Pointe Woods,
specializing in corporate entertainment, workshops, business improvisation training,
event planning and marketing and communications. Bournias, 40, has more than 18 years
of experience in all aspects of the marketing and communications business. For more
information, contact Biz Team Consulting at (313) 808-1710 or visit www.bizteamconsulting.com
• Glen Smiley, St. John Health Foundation, named President of Detroit Athletic Club.
Glen Smiley, president, St. John Health Foundation and senior vice president, Philanthropy, St. John Health, was recently installed as president of the historic Detroit Athletic
Club (DAC). In addition, Glen serves as a member of its board of directors. He resides in
Grosse Pointe Farms with his wife Donna and daughter Kimberly.
• U of M Dearborn announces Winter 2006 and Part-Time Fall 2005 Dean’s List.
Seven Grosse Pointe students made the Dean’s List at U of M Dearborn. The students
are Ryan Ash, Ramsay MacDonald, Mark Smith, Edmond Kotwick, Laura Wilton, Lindsay
Wouczyna and Ian Kennedy.
• Adrian College awarded two Grosse Pointe students at their annual honors awards
ceremony. Grosse Pointe resident Robert Hanrahan, a senior, is a GP South High graduate. He was named to the Scholarship Cup in addition to receiving the Miles Peele Award
(the highest department award). He was named an Alpha Chi Outstanding Scholar and
received Scholastic Honors for maintaining a gpa between 3.75 and 4.0.
Katherine Kilimas, a sophomore and GP North High School graduate was named to the
Scholarship Cup for maintaining a gpa between 3.75 and 4.0. She also received the Mathmatics Dept. Award and scholastic honors for a gpa between 3.75 and 4.0.
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PETS FOR
POINTERS
This month's featured pet is Abbey
PET SENSE
BY ALICE MARCZEWSKI DVM
Vacationing with your pet
We love our pets and there are
many times we wish they could
come with us on trips, visits and
vacations. This may not always
be the best idea. There are many
things you need to consider. Try to
answer these questions before you
travel with your pet.
Is your destination petappropriate?
“ABBEY”
Abbey is a 10-year-old female Lhasa Apso. She is very sweet, non shedding,
housebroken, and would be best suited for an adult home as an only dog.
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 August adoption dates are Saturday, August 5 and 19, from 12 to 3 pm.
The Pointer and GPAAS urge you to spay or neuter your pet.
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Are pets welcome or even allowed? Are you going to be with
your pet or will you have to leave
him or her alone for many hours?
Is the climate going to be tolerable
for your pet?
There are pet-friendly hotels,
motels, resorts and airlines. All
this information in available on the
Internet. Unfortunately, not everyone loves our animals as much as
we do. It is simply polite to find out
if the folks you are visiting would
enjoy your pet. What’s the point of
taking your pet somewhere just to
have him be locked up for hours in
a strange location?
transportation will
likely not
be an option if you have your pet with you.
Is your pet healthy?
Does he/she require medications,
injections, special diet, movement
or exercise restrictions? Can your
pet withstand the rigors of travel?
An old dog may not be able to walk
the distances or terrain required
on your vacation. There is absolutely no sense in taking along a
pet whose condition may relapse.
Is your pet friendly and calm?
A pet that is aggressive, territorial, or frightened in new situations
or with new people should simply
not be exposed to the overwhelming stimuli on vacation. A dangerous scenario could quickly result.
Only a friendly, calm pet should be
imposed on fellow travelers. Barking, crying and screaming can ruin
your vacation and others’ as well.
Can you handle all that is reAre there requirements your quired of you and still enjoy
pet must meet before being your vacation?
allowed at your destination?
Your pet is going to need to eat
There are size restrictions in
many places. Some require proof
of vaccination, negative fecal tests
and/or heartworm prevention.
Make sure you check first so you
won’t unexpectedly be turned away.
Bring along health certificate, vaccine certificates and any lab results
you may need to show.
and drink, sleep, urinate and defecate. Will you have supplies to
handle all that? In places where the
water and/or food may be questionable you will have to pack enough
for the pet. Human travelers frequently get diarrhea and other illnesses. What if your pet does, too?
Emergencies for your pet may be
Does your pet like to travel? stressful to handle and may be difThere are many pets that simply ficult. What if something happens
prefer the comfort of home. Some to you? Do you have a contingency
animals suffer greatly from anxi- plan for your pet?
Use common sense. You wouldn’t
ety and/or motion sickness. Will
your pet be able to do and enjoy take your dog to Disney World and
all the walking and other possible you wouldn’t take your cat canoeactivities you might be doing? How ing. If it is important to you to have
will you transport your pet around your pet with you on vacation, plan
with you at your destination? Will ahead and plan completely.
you have to carry him/her a lot?
Dr. Alice Marczewski is a partner with Dr.
Will you just have to find a way to Timothy Schacht at Jefferson Veterinary Cendrive everywhere yourself? Public ter, 11300 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit. Phone
(313) 822-2555.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
CAREGIVING CONCERNS
BY CARI WODAY
BY TERRI MURPHY
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House: Staff life
on the estate. Tour behind the scenes!
Aug. 5, at 2pm. Hear about the people
who helped make the estate a home for
the Ford family, and view the spaces
where they lived and worked. Learn how
to communicate, make decisions the house was run and by who.
and resolve issues in a positive and The Secrets Behind the Paintings: Aug.
helpful manner.
12, at 2pm. Hear the secret stories be• PROTECTOR - Stepping in and hind the great art of the Ford House, and
taking charge when necessary to get a glimpse of paintings in the attic
ensure the safety and well being of and basement not on display.
a loved one.
Cotswold Architecture: Aug. 26, 2pm.
• PROVIDER - Providing assis- Explore the inner workings and learn
tance when, due to physical or cog- about English Architectural styles. See
nitive limitations, a loved one is how the Ford’s vision helped merge
not able to care for him or herself. modern and antique architecture.
Assistance often addresses the folModernism on the Cutting Edge: Aug.
lowing type of needs:
29, 2pm. Edsel Ford was a trendsetter
• EMOTIONAL - Listening and
when it came to new American design.
responding to concerns, providing
See the result of his relationship with inencouragement and moral support,
dustrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague,
maintaining contact, and simply
who designed the four show rooms. All
being there for someone.
events held at the Ford House, 1100
• FINANCIAL - Organizing bills, Lakeshore Rd. in GP Shores. For more
writing checks, balancing the info, call (313) 884-4222 or visit fordcheckbook, and providing money house.org.
to help cover expenses.
GP High: Reunion for 1945-1948 on
• PHYSICAL - Assisting with daiSept. 14 and 15. Please call Marilyn at
ly living, including personal care,
(313) 881-7808 to make reservations.
household chores, meals, driving,
medication, etc.
Michigan Opera Theater: Tickets for
• SPIRITUAL - Helping people 2006/2007, fall and spring opera sessions, as well as the Detroit Opera Housfind meaning and purpose in life.
es 2006/2007 Daimler Chrysler Dance
A lot of families are simply not
series will be available in a special onable to provide the level of care deline only pre-sale, Mon, Aug. 14. Visit
scribed above due to work, family
michiganopera.org and find a secure,
and community obligations. There
user/friendly site. Patrons can even see
is no reason why your loved one
the view from individual seats as well as
shouldn’t have this quality of care
pre-pay for parking in the new Detroit
in their lives. I feel privileged to
Opera House Parking Center next to the
serve many individuals and famivenue. Single tickets available at DOH
lies and the trust that families put
Ticket Office, 1526 Broadway Detroit,
in us each day is heartfelt. There
by phone, call (313) 237-SING, and at
is nothing wrong with asking for
all Ticketmaster outlets beginning Mon,
“help” to ensure that the loved one
Aug. 28.
in your family is being well taken
care of.
What does caregiving
entail?
When you hear the word caregiving, what comes to mind? I find
that many people underestimate
what is involved in providing compassionate care. The type of support people most often think of
includes personal care, general assistance, companionship, and help
with transportation, meals and errands.
In addition to performing tasks,
caregivers also serve in many different roles. Some of the more common roles include:
• ADVISOR - Offering recommendations to help a loved one
identify potential challenges, talking about concerns, and considering alternatives that may help to
maximize his or her independence
and quality of life.
• ADVOCATE - Looking out for
a loved one’s best interests as an
authorized agent (e.g. Power of
Attorney), as a concerned family
member or caregiver. Helping to
ensure that the person you serve
gets the information, care, support
and treatment he or she needs and
deserves.
• COORDINATOR - Arranging for services (e.g. professional
caregiving, physical therapy, lawn
mowing/snow removal, heating/air
conditioning repair, etc.), scheduling appointments and coordinating
deliveries.
• EVALUATOR - Assessing a
loved one’s ability to live independently, handle his or her own personal care, manage medications,
operate a motor vehicle and more.
Also, identifying and evaluating programs and services
that might be appropriate,
and that best match
a person’s needs and
wishes.
•
MEDIATOR
- Helping family
members and others
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Terri Murphy is an active community member and the owner
of Home Helpers/Direct Link,
which is the number one provider of non-medical personal care services in the country. Direct Link is a leading
24-hour Personal Emergency
Monitoring Service. Contact
Terri at (313) 881.4600.
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.
Services for Older Citizens: Summer
garden tea party and fashion show,
sponsored by The Sterling of GP- Sunrise Senior Living on Aug. 15 at 3pm.
Reservations required (313) 882-9600.
Located at 17150 Waterloo, GP.
Children’s Home of Detroit: Champagne
and Chrome Lets Ride 4 CHD Kids Kick
Off Party. Fri, Aug. 18, 7-9:30pm. Wolverine Harley Davidson, Clinton Township. Only 250 tickets available. Observation Ride/Post Ride Event Sun, Aug.
27, 10:30am-noon. Register at Wolverine Harley Davidson. Noon-3pm, Observation Ride begins. 2-5pm Post Ride
Event at CHD, open to the community,
all proceeds benefit Wheels4Kids to
help CHD purchase three, 12-15 passenger vans to transport children. More
info, letsride4chdkids.org, or call (313)
417-3587.
Center of Lifelong Learning for Older
Adults: Computer camp 2006 fall program. No computer experience necessary! Camp counselors provide individual instruction and materials. Aug.
21- colorful notecards- gift enclosures.
Aug. 22- magnetic photo frames, Aug.
23- personal business cards, return address labels. Light refreshments available, bring a bag lunch, $30/day. For
more info, call (313) 886-1770.
Detroit Institute of Arts: DIA presents
36th annual Fash-Bash fundraiser featuring hot new fashions by designer Elie
Tahari, with the support of Saks 5th Ave.
Evening includes strolling supper, live
auction fashion show, entertainment
and afterglow parties. For more info, call
(313) 833 -6954.
Make Mine a $Million Business Program: Helps women realize their dreams,
Count Me In, a non-profit organization
and OPEN forum have created the program. Taking applications until Sept. 29.
Applicants with most promising growth
plans will be invited to compete in New
York Oct. 24, at the Manhattan Center
Ball Room. Receive one-on-one mentoring, marketing assistance, a line of
credit from OPEN, a loan from Count Me
In, technology support from Cisco Systems and the opportunity to take part
in QVC’s product search, and sell their
products on the network. 20 awardees.
Apply online at makemineamillion.org.
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