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NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

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An American Salute

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AS WE UNVEIL OUR NOVEMBER ISSUE, WE ARE BLESSED TO CALL AMER-

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ICA HOME. Its time to “Give Thanks” as we honor the men and women who protect

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Pointe. Families come together to enjoy the time spent together. The greatest compliment we can adorn upon our servicemen and women for what they bring is to make the time special and meaningful. In this issue, find out about the forward vision of The War Memorial as we talk with CEO Charles Burke and Board Director Edward Russell III. We get a glimpse at what is coming while keeping the foundational values rock solid. We celebrate veteran John Warn whose service and patience culminate in a nice story fostered by Mary Sue Stonisch. We have some fun with unique gift ideas from Hindman Auctions and descriptions from Pam Iacobelli. Also, I want to highlight several new advertising partners who join the Grosse Pointe Lifestyle family. Master European pastry chefs Jimmy and Anthony Cavallo at Josef’s European Bakery create world class baked goods and much more right here in Grosse Pointe. Visit Patrick Fabian at The League Shop with amazing gift ideas this holiday season and year around. Brenda Trudeau brings years of experience in hair color in her full-service salon

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 18 More Than Just a Smile A Local Dentist Gives Back to our Veterans

22 Holiday Wish List Gift Giving Ideas from Hindman’s

26 Honoring our Heroes An Inside Look at The War Memorial

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34 Thanksgiving Table Tantalizing Recipe’s for that Special Day

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A LOCAL DENTIST GIVES BACK TO OUR VETERANS ARTICLE SUSAN KEHOE ANDREAS BROWNE

“I HAVE LOTS OF PRIDE IN SERVING MY COUNTRY.”-- John Warn JOHN WARN IS A TRUE AMERICAN HERO WHO JOINED DESERT STORM IN 1991. While in Iraq, he lost some teeth, including a front tooth that needed replacement. He hadn’t seen a dentist for 30 years. When Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch heard about the situation, she volunteered to provide the repair and cosmetic attention he needed. The damage to the front tooth occurred when John was on his way to a mission in Kuwait and made a quick emergency exit from a vehicle. His gums over the years also needed some special attention from Dr. Mary Sue who did a complete workup and restoration. The delay in dental care was for the same fears many of us have about dentist’s offices. John had many bad experiences in previous dental appointments. He said that a long numbing needle almost went through his cheek one time. The dental procedures performed without numbing treatments persuaded him just to let it go. “The most challenging part of this experience was having the courage to GET to the dentist’s office. “

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MORE THAN JUST A SMILE

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“My wife Lynore put in the application to receive this treatment on

World Trade Center.” I immediately knew it was

my behalf, so when Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch selected me, my answer

an attack and not an accident like some news

was a definite ‘yes’.“

stations were reporting. I went numb. Afterward,

John is from a solid and dedicated military family. His three brothers are in the National Guard and his father served in the Air Force National Guard during the unrest of the 1960s in Detroit.

I found that I lost friends from the police and fire stations who previously served with me.” Since military retirement, John has stayed

John’s job in Iraq was to find and clear out the enemy, wherever

busy as a deputy of the Macomb County

they were. During the search, he entered underground caves to find

Sheriff’s department and a volunteer firefighter

and capture men and weapons. His was one of the first units in

for Richmond. He also actively participates on

Kuwait City and Basra, the main port in Iraq with 1.4 million people.

the Richmond City Council and the Board of

“These caves were like huge, circular cities on the inside. When we found prisoners, we transported them back to a

Directors for the annual Richmond Area Good Old Days, a four-day festival.

holding area that provided regular food, water, and bathroom

Regarding his dental treatment, he com-

facilities. “Food and water were our best weapons before turning

mented, “I can’t believe how painless it was

over prisoners to the Red Cross.” Even though we were dealing

after 30-years of waiting. It was a good expe-

with Arab extremists, when they left their tents for a walk, they

rience. Everyone in the office was friendly, and

always went back there to sleep.”

they kept me informed about every step.”

John was stationed in New York City In 1993 before returning to

“The best part of having a new smile is that it

Michigan and shortly before the first attempt on the World Trade

makes you feel better about yourself. It will be

Center. “Many friends from the Army and in my unit stayed in New

a surprise for my two children away at college

York City to take jobs with the police and fire departments after they

who haven’t seen me yet.”

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AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE WAR MEMORIAL

WHEN CHARLES BURKE BECAME THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL IN 2014, HE WANTED TO TAKE WHAT WAS ALREADY A COMMUNITY TREASURE AND TURN IT INTO A PLACE THAT NOT JUST HONORED VETERANS, BUT HELPED THEM AS WELL. He was also focused on creating a venue where the community could gather, learn, and be entertained. “It’s important for the community to have places like this in a society that is increasingly becoming more chaotic, divisive and loud,” he says. “A place to rest, to consider, to contemplate, to gather together.” His initial goals for The War Memorial, he says, were centered around a shared conversation with the Board of Directors. “This is a community that is focused on bringing people together, building bridges throughout the community, and having a broad definition of community. There are many ‘Pointes’ but it’s really

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one Pointe. So, it’s not just about being a member of Grosse Pointe, which I am, but it’s also about being a member of southeast Michigan, and being part of the energy of Detroit.” About six months after Charles was hired, Edward Russell, III, a managing partner of The Russell Development Company, as well as a founding member of the Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation, and chair of the Beaumont Foundation, had an opportunity to meet with him. “I was extremely impressed with Charles Burke and the depth of his abilities,” he says. “I’ve lived here all my life – 62 years – and I grew up going to The War Memorial dances and other events. I was impressed with the vision that Charles had.” In 2016, Ed became a board director, and in 2019, the board treasurer of The War Memorial. “I’ve never been on a board that is so diverse ethnically, age wise, and in terms of background,” he says. “It’s a hybrid, and it’s really been fun to attend meetings where there is dialog and a passion for the organization. And, it’s all driven by this long-range plan.” The War Memorial is indeed a place to come together, be with neighbors, and have joyful moments such as weddings or solemn events like funerals. Located on the grounds of the historic Alger Estate on the shores of Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, it includes the Italian Renaissance-style home designed by architect Charles A. Platt of New York and built in 1910 for Russell A. Alger, Jr. and his family. Donated to the newly formed Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association in 1949, this memorial had a twofold purpose: to serve as a perpetual memorial to the

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3,500 Grosse Pointe residents who served and the

unparalleled views and access to Lake St. Clair

126 who died in World War II; and to serve as a con-

and the shared waterway.

tinuing educational and charitable activities center for the Grosse Pointe community.

Fred Alger, whose family donated its ancestral home and land, has been a huge inspiration over

“My father would have been 99 years old last

these last three to four years, he adds. “Fred Alger

Tuesday and his name is on the wall,” says Ed.

himself has not only invested his time, energy and

“I always like to look at that and think about him

resources with this institution, but he is laying the

and show my grandkids. It’s a wonderful wall and

grounds for a tremendous future here. This is a

tribute to our vets.”

man from Grosse Pointe who built a company in

Along with a really strong Board of Directors,

New York, but this is also a man who lost his firm

Charles says they also have a strong group of stake-

on 9/11. But, he didn’t let the terrorists win and

holders, including donors. “More importantly, all

rebuilt from nothing. I meet with him on a regular

these people are thought leaders, thought partners,

basis and I’m still in awe of his vision. We are so

who are supporting the ideation, the vision, and

proud to be his partner.”

have the courage to think about things differently and to take some chances to build.”

Adds Ed, “Certainly with the advent of Fred Alger partnering with us in this vision, it’s been transformative.”

One of the exciting things they are in the pro-

One of things that has always been so special

cess of building is the new state-of-the-art 25,

about the memorial is how it has honored vet-

000 square foot Fred Alger Center. When it opens

erans, but now, explains Ed, they are pivoting

at the end of next year, Charles says it will have

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of the initiatives we now have. At the Patriot Theater, a vet could bring his or her entire family for a holiday buffet dinner and we would then have a complimentary movie. Also, we set aside $50,000 for veterans affected by the flood event this year. We passed out hundreds of grants up to $500. We are coming along beside them to try to accommodate their needs in a practical way.” Adds Charles, “We’ve been aggressive in our growth, and there is a comfortableness here with the community to try new things, while at the same time being very anchored in our core values of being a patriotic, cultural and community leader organization. “What we do is all fundamentally rooted on standing on the shoulders of men and women who were brave and courageous to give us this country that we have today.” Although Charles himself is not a veteran, he comes from a long line of brave family members. His father served in the army for 20 years, while his grandfather was part of the D-Day invasion. “He was wounded in France and Germany; I have his purple heart. My other grandfather was a veteran of World War II.” His brother, of whom he’s also very proud, is a Capital police officer. Like any nonprofit, the organization is always in need of support, but this support can come in different ways. “We have over 25 different volunteer groups that are taking care of our gardens, and we have young families who are investing in our Driver’s Ed programs,” says Charles. “This is one of the largest ecosystems of people with good hearts and that’s what makes us special and unique,” says Ed. “I’m honored to be a small part of a large group that is really committed to enhancing the way we celebrate our

fallen. These names don’t discriminate - they

veterans and our community.”

fought for a set of ideals that all people are cre-

Everyone is truly welcome at The War

ated equal. And we’re honoring that service by

Memorial. You don’t have to be a resident, and

making sure we’re weaponizing good to make

no membership is required. “This is something

sure that all people truly feel welcome in this

we struggle with because it has had the percep-

historic home and on this growing campus, in

tion in the past of being an exclusive place for a

this community, and in this region.”

small percentage of people,” says Charles.

The War Memorial is located at 31 Lakeshore

“In the historic Alger house, there are the

Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more infor-

names of those who served and those who’ve

mation, 313.881.7511 or www.warmemorial.org.

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Bronze plaques near the grand

A number of other nonprofits

Beautiful ballroom with stun-

staircase in the home list the

can be found here. “One of

ning and panoramic lakefront

names of all Grosse Pointers who

the things the board has been

views for all your special events.

served in World War II as well

deliberate about is being

Perfect for wedding, birthdays

as the names of those who died.

able to create a home, and I

and other types of parties.

Smaller plaques in the entrance

mean that literally, for some of

hall list those who served in the

the smaller nonprofits in our

Korean and Vietnam conflicts

community,” says Ed.

and in Operation Desert Storm. Also, a meritorious service plaque honors those killed during peacetime.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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THANKSGIVING ONLY COMES ONCE A YEAR AND AS SUCH THE SELECTION OF SIDES AROUND THE TURKEY ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE OVERALL DINING EXPERIENCE. We have taken the time to find some unique recipe's that are sure to tantalize the tastebuds of your guests around the table. Bon-appetite!

Bacon and Bourbon Thanksgiving Stuffing by Nudles: This recipe makes a HUGE amount of stuffing--enough to stuff a 24 lb. turkey--so adjust the ingredient amounts as needed. The flavors of bacon and bourbon make it richer than any stuffing I’ve ever had, and I always get requests for the recipe. There’s no good way to mix this without using your hands, so just dive in and do it! Egg-type breads such as challah, may be substituted for dark breads. Total: 90 mins, Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings CHECKLIST: + 1 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped + 1 cup butter + 2 large onions, peeled and chopped + 5 celery stalks, diced + 2 cloves garlic, minced + 2 tablespoons dried rosemary + 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old pumpernickel bread, cubed + 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old dark rye bread, cubed + 8 eggs, lightly beaten + 1 tablespoon dried thyme + 3 tablespoons dried sage leaves + 2 quarts chicken stock (more as needed) + 1 cup good quality bourbon whiskey 34

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DIRECTIONS: Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x13 inch baking dishes. Step 2 Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. Pour bacon fat remaining in the skillet into a bowl. Step 3 Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions, celery, garlic, and rosemary, and cook until onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the reserved bacon fat. Step 4 Meanwhile, place the pumpernickel and rye bread cubes into a large bowl. Stir in the eggs, thyme, sage, and onion mixture, and toss to mix evenly. Step 5 Stir the chicken stock and bourbon together in a bowl. Pour the chicken stock mixture over the bread mixture, adding more stock to reach desired consistency. Use your hands to evenly mix the ingredients together. Spoon stuffing mixture evenly between the prepared baking dishes and pat down lightly. Step 6 Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If you wish to have a darker crust on top, bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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Sweet Potatoes with Apple Butter by Marcia Kiesel

INGREDIENT CHECKLIST + 4 pounds sweet potatoes + 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature) + ½ cup apple butter + Salt DIRECTIONS Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°. Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until very tender. Step 2 Peel the sweet potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher until creamy, then mash in the butter and apple butter. Season with salt and serve.

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie To create a crisp crust on the bottom, Grace Parisi partially bakes the pie shell before adding the filling. If the edge starts to darken too much, cover it with a pie shield or strips of foil. Total: 2 hrs 30 mins Yield: Makes one 10-inch pie Step 2 Line the pie shell with foil and fill with pie INGREDIENT CHECKLIST

weights or dried beans. Bake in the center of the

+ All-Butter Pie Dough

oven until nearly set, about 25 minutes. Remove

+ 4 large eggs, separated

the foil and weights and bake until the crust is pale

+ 3/4 cup sugar

golden, about 10 minutes longer. Let cool slightly.

+ 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Step 3 In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with

+ 1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/2 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon, cloves

+ Pinch of salt

and salt until smooth. Whisk in the pumpkin puree

+ One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree

then whisk in the cream. Using a handheld electric

+ 1/2 cup heavy cream

mixer, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining

DIRECTIONS

1/4 cup of sugar and beat until the whites are glossy,

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°. On a floured sur-

about 1 minute longer. Fold the beaten whites into

face, roll out the dough to a 13-inch round a scant

the filling. Working near the oven, pour the filling into

1/4 inch thick. Fit the dough into a 10-inch glass

the crust. Bake the pie for about 45 minutes, until the

pie plate and trim the overhang to 3/4 inch. Fold

custard is set and the top is cracked; cover the edge

the dough under itself and crimp decoratively.

of the crust with strips of foil if it browns too quickly.

Refrigerate the pie shell for 10 minutes

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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL

Living a Purposeful Life

PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 40

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”

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CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’ MEAN TO YOU?

Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an every day break to look at where my life

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE

sits and to be thankful for the friends and family around

BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?

me and the things that I am able to be a part of.

BH: I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the

CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD

angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s animals or the environ-

OF OR INSPIRED BY?

ment. What emotional pull is it? Go after that.

BH: I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and healing. And my filter on whether

Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.

they are good or not comes from my faith. I just want to be a part of loving others and loving God well.

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder of @generous_ coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of @

CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN?

almost_famouspodcast.

BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we launched in January of 2018. When the show [The Bachelor] happened, our fundraising increased 500%, but we also knew that it probably wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves how we can make this more sustainable, and we came up with the idea that we could start a for-profit business and call ourselves “for-purpose.” We donate 100% of our profits to non-profits.

We believe that people enjoy drinking lifechanging coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

GROSSE POINTE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

260 Grosse Pointe Blvd

$519,000

$500,000

96%

643

1151 Buckingham

$529,000

$515,000

97%

2.2

550 Lakeland

$585,000

$555,000

95%

2.1

40 Willow Tree

$599,000

$592,500

99%

2.1

8 Radnor Cir.

$599,900

$605,000

101%

2.1

1036 Buckingham

$650,000

$615,000

95%

2.1

730 S.Oxford

$614,900

$615,000

100%

2.1

472 Shelbourne

$645,000

$620,000

96%

2.2

741 Trombley

$659,900

$635,000

96%

3.2

79 Belle Meade

$665,000

$635,000

95%

2.3

1142 Harvard

$674,900

$672,000

99%

3.1

25 Hampton

$749,900

$695,000

93%

3.1

21 Lakeside

$699,900

$706,000

101%

4.1

71 Woodland Shores

$799,900

$765,000

96%

3.2

1363 Lochmoor

$819,000

$790,000

96%

3.1

40 Beacon Hill

$848,000

$805,000

95%

4.1

15 Hampton

$1,350,000

$1,172,000

87%

4.1

166 Touraine

$1,400,000

$1,300,000

93%

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