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School officials reflect on 2023, look forward to 2024

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candnews.com

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Now that Christmas break is over, students and staff are back in class in both Eastpointe Community Schools and Roseville Community Schools.

Here is a look back at 2023 and what’s planned for 2024.

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t’s a memory that Roseville senior linebacker Huston Eubank will never forget.

Accompanied by current and former teammates, teachers and faculty members, and family and coaches, Eubank signed his national letter of intent on Dec. 20 at Roseville High School to play football at Western Michigan University next year.

Eubank, a three-star recruit according to 247sports, chose Western Michigan on June 5 after receiving offers from Toledo, Miami University, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Air Force, Army, Navy and several other schools. Eubank said Western Michigan felt like home.

“They had a coaching change this past year, and the staff they brought in with coach (Lance) Taylor was really the thing that stood out to me,” Eubank said. “The See FOOTBALL on page 14A

ABOVE: Roseville coach Vernard Snowden, right, and senior linebacker Huston Eubank, left, embrace after Snowden gave Eubank a portrait of his mother, who died in 2014, and him.

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“We’re really working on rebuilding community trust in our public schools,” ECS Superintendent Christina Gibson said. “The world needs a little more hope, celebrating and learning.”

One notable change this school year is the addition of school resource officer Marcel Prude, who came to the district in August. Prude — who in 2023 was named Eastpointe’s Police Officer of the Year during the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce 2023 Salute to Excellence Award program — works with students and staff across the district.

“It’s such a great resource to have the police officer to reinforce expectations,” Gibson said, adding he’s also there to help students “understand the impact of their choices.”

“We’ve updated all of our libraries. We bought new books and increased circulation in library materials 300%, especially at our high school campus,” Gibson said.

More building upgrades are scheduled for 2024. During the primary election Aug. 8, voters approved a $36.4 million bond proposal.

The bond issue will generate funding to pay for improvements to school facilities across the district.

A bond proposal is developed by the school district and presented to the voters. When a bond proposal passes, the bonds are sold in the

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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Staff at the Roseville Public Library and the Eastpointe Memorial Library are looking forward to bringing new programs to the public and 2024 and continuing some of the successful programs begun in the past year.

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EASTPOINTE — During the last week of 2023, the city of Eastpointe issued a public advisory for water customers after several homes in the area with known lead service lines were tested and were found to have high lead levels in their drinking water.

This was the third such advisory since the end of 2022. The advisories each time have followed testing at homes with known lead service lines.

Results of the testing from 61 homes known to have lead water service lines showed that eight of the homes had results over 15 parts per billion, according to a press release sent out by the city.

According to Eastpointe City Manager Mariah Walton, testing was done between July and December 2023.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy evaluates compliance with the action level based on the 90th percentile of all lead and copper results collected in each round of sampling, the press release states. The lead 90th percentile for the city’s water supply is 25 ppb, which exceeds the action level of 15 ppb.

“An action level exceedance means that more than 10% of the homes tested have results over 15 ppb,” the press release states.

“The exceedance triggers additional actions including educational outreach to customers, ongoing sampling every six months and service line replacement.”

In compliance with the action level exceedance, the city had already replaced the lead water service lines in seven of the eight

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EASTPOINTE — Learn about history this month at the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, located at 16600 Stephens Road.

“Rosie the Riveter,” a presentation by Bailey Sisoy Isgro, will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 14. There is no fee to attend, but donations will be welcome.

Applications accepted for high school internship program DETROIT — Bank of America is accepting applications for its 2024 Student Leaders program.

The paid summer internship program is open to metro Detroit high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for community engagement and want to make a positive difference. Each year, the program connects more than 300 students from nearly 100 communities across the U.S. Student Leaders must be high school juniors or seniors in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties. They must be able to participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week, all while earning $17 per hour.

The participants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship through the end of September 2024 and be in good standing at their school. The students also will take part in a weeklong Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., from July 22 to 27 with all expenses paid.

Each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance counselor or school administrator. Interested parties can apply online at bankofamerica.com/studentleaders. The deadline is Jan. 17.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The next regular Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe.

The next Roseville Community Schools Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the district’s Administration Building, 18975 Church St. in Roseville.

The meetings are open to the public.

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MICHIGAN — What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2024?

On Jan. 1, BetKentucky.com, a Kentucky-specific sports betting consumer information portal, released a survey stating that 94% of Americans will set New Year’s resolutions this year.

In total, 3,000 Americans 21 and older were polled from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. Of those surveyed, 49% were male and 51% were female.

The website compiled a list of the most popular New Year’s resolutions in Michigan.

The No. 1 resolution was to “eat healthier and improve diet” with 38% of those surveyed placing that first. Second on the list with 29% was to “save money and budget better,” followed by 27% of those surveyed vowing to “improve mental health and reduce stress.”

Also on the list were to lose weight and get fit, travel more and explore new places, strengthen relationships with family and friends, learn a new skill or hobby, advance in one’s career or find a new job, and reduce drinking consumption.

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RARE programs ready to go in 2024

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe has its newsletter up and running for the spring and summer 2024 programs.

The newsletter is available online at rare-mi.org, and residents and nonresidents can sign up for enrichment opportunities, preschool programs, special events and more.

The RARE building is located at 18185 Sycamore St., north of the 11 Mile Road service drive and east of Gratiot Avenue.

Because pickleball continues to grow in popularity, RARE has added more opportunities to play the sport.

“I would say pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world. We’ll have some pickleball lessons and leagues. We’re trying to keep up with the demand,” RARE Director Tony Lipinski said. “Pickleball is like a cross between pingpong, badminton and tennis. It’s good for all ages. It’s an addictive game. It’s a fun game. There are some skills and strategies.”

The pickleball offerings will include an

adult beginner class with instructor Chip Fazzio, an adult intermediate pickleball drill lesson with Fazzio, and a pickleball ladder league. All pickleball participants must be 18 years and older.

The ladder league, offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 through March 21 and again from April 4 through May 9, is open to players 4.0 level and below. Because there are no referees, players must know how to serve, keep score and resolve conflicts amicably.

“It’s a contract program. Every game you will be with someone new for the most part,” RARE sports coordinator Adam Just said. He also encouraged players to bring their own pickleballs and their rackets if they can.

Some of the other new adult enrichment programs in 2024 include beginning copperplate calligraphy, “Am I Eating Enough to Lose Weight?” and an introduction to improv class. Budding photographers also might want to check out a beginning photography class and a flash photography course.

RARE is also offering a number of pro-

grams for the first time for youth and teens that include “Business Bonanza,” “Website Wizards” and “After-School at the Erin Park Community.” Information about all three is available on the website.

In 2024, RARE officials will continue to offer cheerleading, yoga, dance class and theater for individuals with special needs.

Page 12 of the newsletter shows a QR code that contains a survey for the public to fill out regarding what kinds of special needs programs they would like to see.

And Taylor Swift fans, mark your calendars for the “T-Swift Social” set for May 17 for Swifties ages 7-17. The evening will be dedicated to the pop superstar, and those who attend are encouraged to dress in their favorite era of Swift’s career.

RARE is always looking for businesses to help sponsor events for its youth leagues and special events, including the annual Rockin’ Summer Night, scheduled for Aug. 14 at Kennedy Park, 24517 Schroeder Ave. in Eastpointe. The evening will include a concert with the Jerry Ross Band, kids attractions, food vendors and more.

Lipinski also wanted to remind peo-

ple of scholarship opportunities available through RARE. The department will continue to offer its annual activity scholarships for residents of Eastpointe or Roseville who are in financial need.

In addition, staff added the Connor McMahon Scholarship this year in honor of McMahon, who worked for several years at RARE. McMahon, 23, was killed in a hit-and-run car crash June 13 while changing a tire on the shoulder of Interstate 94 in Harper Woods. He was a McMahon Fraser High School teacher known for his positive attitude, creativity and thoughtfulness. The scholarship will help provide funding for the Summer Day Camp for families in need. Scholarship applications are available in person at the RARE building or on the website. Children may receive one scholarship per calendar year.

For a list of all the RARE programs, fees, class times and dates, call (586) 4455480 or visit rare-mi.org.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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This year, Eastpointe Community Schools officials plan to seek bid specifications for repairs at the Eastpointe High School pool. The pool has been closed since 2020 due to failed mechanical pump equipment. be worked on during the winter of 2024 through the spring of 2025.

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In 2023, Roseville saw a new face on the school board. At the April 17 school board meeting, the board members voted 6-0 to appoint Denise Brun. Her term will

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capital markets at a date determined by the district, a financial adviser and an underwriter. Upon closing, funds generated from the bond sale are deposited in the district’s construction fund and are available to spend for completion of the projects contemplated in the bond proposal.

Bond projects are scheduled for all nine buildings in the district, including four elementary schools, Eastpointe Middle School, Eastpointe High School, the ELC, the Alternative Center and the operations and transportation building. The district’s architects are Partners in Architecture, in Mount Clemens, and the construction manager is Barton Malow, in Southfield. The bond is for 25 years.

School officials have planned the following improvements in the summer of 2024: replacing mechanical units and classroom cabinetry along exterior-facing walls at Bellview, Forest Park and Crescentwood; painting classroom walls; replacing interior doors, frames and trim, and replacing classroom cabinets and sinks; and adding coat cubbies at Pleasantview and the ELC. Since the district’s school buildings were built at a time in which students primarily walked to school, the parking lots are outdated. They will undergo updates districtwide. Gibson said Forest Park will be the first school to receive parking lot renovations.

“It’s one of our most congested pickup and drop-off sites,” Gibson said.

Gibson said district officials also will seek bid specifications this school year to repair the Eastpointe High School pool. According to school officials, the pool has been closed since 2020 due to failed mechanical pump equipment.

According to the district’s December 2023 newsletter, the Forest Park parking lot and EHS pool repairs and renovations will

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State commits funding for MCC renovation project

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed supplemental spending bills that included a $26 million capital outlay appropriation to support a $58 million renovation and expansion project at Macomb Community College’s M Building.

WARREN — As Macomb Community College continues to provide courses in skilled trades, it’s also revamping the school’s Mobility and Sustainability Center on the South Campus in Warren.

The cost of the renovation and expansion project is $58 million, and school officials are getting some help from the state with the cost. On Dec. 18, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed supplemental spending bills that included a $26 million capital outlay appropriation to support the M Building expansion project. Macomb will cover the remaining $32 million with funding from the college’s capital projects fund.

The building houses the college’s programs in automotive technology, climate control, civil technology, architectural technology and marine maintenance technology and construction, including licensed electrician and plumber training.

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end Dec. 31, 2024. Brun was appointed to fill a vacancy after Board member Michael Anderson moved out of state and resigned his position.

School officials stepped up STEM opportunities for students in 2023 by offering more classes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. And more could be on the way.

“We’re looking at possibly creating a drone class next year for our high school students,” Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski said.

“The work of our kids, and to see their growth, is always a highlight for me,” Blaszkowski said. “We had a very successful athletic campaign this fall. Our high school is doing some really good things to prepare the kids for college and to let our students know what opportunities they have. Learning never ends. It’s an ongoing process.”

School absences, however, have been an issue.

“Our biggest push is ensuring kids are coming to school regularly. That’s been a struggle since COVID. Our absentee numbers are higher than pre-COVID,” Blaszkowski said. “After COVID, (parents) have lost the importance of sending their kids to school.”

One reason is because students can work virtually, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the student is learning.

“We found that online was subpar. Doing an assignment at home is not getting the full impact,” Blaszkowski said. “If a kid misses one day of school, it takes three more days to make up for that one day. Every day in

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At the April 17, 2023, Roseville Community Schools Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 6-0 to appoint Denise Brun, right, to fill a vacancy on the school board. During the meeting, board Secretary Joseph DeFelice, left, administered the oath of office. Brun was appointed to fill a vacancy after board member Michael Anderson moved out of state and resigned his position. school is important. When kids miss school, it increases their anxiety. It affects their motivation in coming to school. Please send your kids to school so we can help them have opportunities for their futures.”

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During this school year, district officials will seek volunteers to help with student safety before and after school. They’ll be looking for community members to be on the lookout “for anything suspicious” as

students walk to school in the morning and home in the afternoon.

“If they see something, they need to say something,” Blaszkowski said.

Volunteers will contact the police directly should they see something suspicious.

Information on the program will be posted on the district’s website soon, at www.rose villepride.org.

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“The Mobility and Sustainability Center is vital infrastructure to support Macomb Community College’s ability to uniquely address the talent development needs of Michigan’s automotive, construction, manufacturing, energy and boating industries,” Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV said in a college news release. “This is a critical resource in helping position our residents for careers in high-tech, high-demand, highwage occupations while sustaining and contributing to the growth of local industry and helping advance the economic prosperity of Michigan.”

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to get started, might want to visit the Roseville Public Library.

The library now has “Curiosity Kits” that adults can check out as they pursue a new hobby. The kits include a pickleball set, a metal detector and bird-watching tools.

Along with checking out books and other reading materials, the library continues to offer a number of activities. Library Director Jacalynn Harvey and staff members are kicking off 2024 with some new programs.

This month, for instance, children 5 and younger and their caregivers are invited to “Mini and Me” at 10 a.m. on Jan. 12 and again on Jan. 26. There is no cost to attend the social and play program.

“Storytime at the Macomb Mall” with Miss Amanda will debut at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10. Registration is not required for the activity that includes stories, songs and more.

“Our youth librarian will be there,” Community Relations and Marketing Librarian Jason Novetsky said. “Jan. 10 is our first one, and we’re still working out the details.”

While almost all programs are held

right at the library, “Storytime at the Macomb Mall” will be held at the mall, which is located at 32233 Gratiot Ave. Something new at the Roseville Public Library in 2024 is “Homeschool Hangout.” The monthly program will hold its first gathering from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17. “Homeschool Hangout’’ is a chance for homeschool families to connect, share resources and participate in different activities.

Registration is not required.

“This is something that our homeschool families have been asking for, so we’re going to try it out,” Novetsky said.

Another program added in 2023 was “Tail Waggin’ Tutors.” Children ages 4-12 are invited to read with Prescott, a long coat German Shepherd. The program gives children the chance to read aloud to the therapy dog for 15 minutes.

“That’s been very popular,” Novetsky said. “The kids can pick which book they like, and they can sit with the dog and read.”

Registration is required for each time slot. Registration opens one week prior to the event. The next “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” is scheduled for Jan. 13 with the first slot beginning at 1 p.m., and the last slot at 2:40 p.m.

Library staff members hope patrons take advantage of the Winter Reading Chal-

lenge. All participants (or their guardians) must have a valid Roseville Public Library card. Those who enroll can track their reading progress at the website readsquared.com or stop by the library for a paper log. Just read five books or read for five hours between Jan. 16 and Feb. 10 to be entered into a drawing for prizes. The program is open to all ages.

Card sharks, here’s one for you: The “Deal Me In” social card games for adults will be held on two consecutive Mondays.

The first evening is for learning the game and the second evening is to play cards.

Euchre is the game for this month. Players can come to the library at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 to learn how to play euchre, and then return at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 to play.

Another service offered to patrons is hoopla, which can be found online at hoopladigital.com. All that is needed is a library card, and hoopla can be accessed to download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more from a cellphone, tablet or computer at no charge.

And after being without a fax machine for a while, faxing is available again at the Roseville Public Library.

The Roseville Public Library is located in the City Hall complex at 29777 Gratiot Ave. For more information or to register for

any programs, call (586) 445-5407 or visit rosevillelibrary.org.

Eastpointe Memorial Library

In the fall of 2022, the Eastpointe Memorial Library received a soundproof booth for the first time.

“The soundproof booth is working out well. Patrons use it daily to take and make phone calls, for online meetings and to study,” Library Director Sue Todd said via email. “The only drawback is it is for single use. We have requests for meeting rooms and hope to purchase a soundproof meeting room which holds up to four people in the next budget year.”

And while the Eastpointe Memorial Library is the place to check out books and other reading materials, it also has a number of interesting programs and activities. The library welcomed many authors in 2023, including Joe Grimm, of “The Faygo Book,” and Karen Dybis, who wrote “Detroit Style Pizza: A Doughtown History,” which featured Eastpointe’s Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant. Isle Royale, Rosie the Riveter and true crime in Michigan were also topics of discussion at different programs, and Ric Mixter, author of “Tattletale Sounds,” talked about the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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EASTPOINTE — According to Eastpointe police, a shooting occurred at around 10:40 p.m. Dec. 22 in the 22000 block of Lambrecht Avenue, which is in the area of Toepfer Drive and Kelly Road. At press time, police had not disclosed the names of the victim or suspect, and the investigation was ongoing.

Police said that officers responded to a 911 call from a woman at the residence who screamed, “He killed my baby!” Upon arriving at the location, police reportedly observed a man standing over a woman in the front yard. When officers attempted to approach the man, he allegedly fled into the house.

Officers spoke with the woman, who reportedly told them that her husband had just shot her 50-year-old son several times, and her son was in the home where the armed husband was hiding.

Officers formed a perimeter around the house, working together with officers from the police departments in St. Clair Shores and Roseville. Additional personnel from the Eastpointe Police Department’s detective bureau and special investigations unit were also called to the scene.

Once detectives managed to establish contact with the suspect, he allegedly told them that would come outside, yet never did. Police said they were able to determine where the wounded victim was located and could hear him breathing heavily.

In the end, police from all three departments forced entry into the residence and

were able to quickly extract the wounded victim to a waiting ambulance. The suspect was then found upstairs, and police said he surrendered immediately.

The suspect was taken into custody, while the victim was taken to a nearby hospital, listed in critical condition with two gunshot wounds to the chest and upper torso. Police said that in an interview with the suspect, the suspect reportedly confessed to shooting his stepson.

The suspect, whom police identified as Johnny Domingo Walker, 62, was arraigned in 38th District Court Dec. 27 on felony charges of assault with intent to murder, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, aggravated domestic violence (second offense), two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, six counts of felony firearm (second offense), and assault of a police officer. His bond was set at $1 million. At press time, he did not yet have an attorney assigned. His preliminary exam was scheduled to take place Jan. 17 at the 38th District Court.Police said that any witnesses who might have additional information are asked to contact the lead detectives by calling (586) 445-5100, ext. 1028, or (586) 4455100, ext. 1038

blue jeans and a hoodie. He does not have a phone or a vehicle. Anyone who knows where he might be located is asked to contact Eastpointe police at (586) 445-5100.

Police apprehend suspects in storage unit thefts

EASTPOINTE — According to a press release posted to the Eastpointe Police Department’s Facebook page, a man and woman suspected of breaking into more than 20 storage units in Eastpointe have been arrested.

The suspects are Charles Henry Cleary and Angila Mary Miller, both arrested by Eastpointe police the week of Dec. 22. At press time, each was awaiting a court-ap-

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pointed attorney, according to records with the 38th District Court. Both are charged with breaking and entering a building with intent, and possession of burglar’s tools.

Cleary The thefts reportedly occurred in the southwest area of Eastpointe, and many of the stolen items have since been recovered from a home in Detroit.

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MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Health Department is giving residents free radon testing kits at its Central Health Center at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.

According to a press release from the department, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is responsible for 21,000 deaths nationwide annually. Radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless, requiring special testing kits to detect. Radon occurs naturally in soil and rock, drifting up through the ground and entering buildings through foundation and wall cracks. Kits are available while supplies last.

To request a testing kit, call the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5236.

Lead from page 3A

homes that had results over 15 ppb and will continue to provide faucet filters, pitcher filters and replacement cartridges to residents, the press release states.

For the current fiscal year, which runs from July 2023 to June 2024, the Eastpointe City Council designated $1 million toward replacing lead lines. According to Walton, the $1 million has already been spent, which brings the city to a total of 805 lines being replaced.

“There’s not a set cost for each line, as each home and water line replacement is different,” she said.

Additionally, last October, the city received a $10 million award from the state of Michigan to continue replacing lead service lines.

“We’ll continue the program once grant agreements are signed and all requirements are completed,” Walton said.

The press release states that the determined action level is a measure of corrosion control effectiveness, not a health-based standard. Lead can enter drinking water when in contact with pipes, solder, interior plumbing, fittings and fixtures that contain lead, an advisory issued by the city states.

Shawn McElmurry, a licensed environmental engineer and professor of environmental engineering at Wayne State University, stated that there are no safe levels of lead in drinking water.

“There is no number that is low enough,” he said. “Particularly if (people) have kids, they need to take precautions to prevent lead exposure in drinking water.”

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ing sectors that will include electric vehicles, sustainable energy management and advanced construction methodologies.

The building will be designed so that it can adapt to changing technology for both current and future programs. Plans for the renovation and expansion include a larger capacity for data infrastructure and greater electrical loads. Increased classroom and lab space to provide opportunities for more students to pursue high-demand career pathways also is part of the plan.

According to the college news release, the college’s Mobility and Sustainability Center project received bipartisan support from Macomb County’s delegation in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Sen-

In addition to using water filters that have been certified by the National Sanitation Foundation — which includes filters by companies such as Brita — residents can advocate that their water utility companies use corrosion control measures.

“There’s some water chemistry that they can adjust to help to minimize the amount of lead that, even if it’s in the pipes or in the fixtures of the homes, it will minimize the amount of lead that dissolves into the water,” he said.

Walton said water provided to the city by the Great Lakes Water Authority does not contain lead; however, orthophosphates are added during the treatment process to create a protective coating in service lines throughout the system.

While lead service lines are a significant issue, McElmurry also emphasized the importance of removing lead fixtures and solder.

“Everybody focuses on lead service lines, and that is certainly a significant issue; however, older homes that have lead solder or fixtures, or older, cheaper fixtures that have lead components in them, can also contribute lead,” he said. “We’ve seen in places where they have taken out lead service lines and residents are still exposed to lead because of solder and lead fixtures in their homes.”

Additionally, if water has been sitting in service lines, McElmurry said residents can “flush” water before using it to help reduce the amount of lead in drinking water, though he noted that it isn’t always effective.

“The longer water sits, the more lead will dissolve into the water, and so flushing the water and not allowing it to dissolve into the solution will reduce the amount of lead,” he said. “Although it’s not going to eliminate

ate, with heavy input from state Rep. Denise Mentzer, D-Mount Clemens.

“This exciting and innovative project will be transformational for Macomb Community College, for Macomb County businesses and for the students,” Mentzer said in a prepared statement. “I am proud that I could play a small role in bringing it home to Macomb.”

Construction of the Mobility and Sustainability Center is expected to begin in early 2025 and is expected to take 18 months to complete.

Classes in M Building will be temporarily relocated during the renovation process.

According to a college spokesperson, before an architectural firm or contractor are selected, college officials must follow the state’s capital outlay process. When the project is further along in the process, an architectural firm and a construction manager will be proposed for consideration by the college’s Board of Trustees.

it and it’s still kind of like a game of Russian Roulette, you’re still reducing your risk.”

McElmurry said that while the length of time water should be flushed varies depending on the length of the service lines, two minutes is usually long enough.

Eastpointe residents can pick up water filters and replacement cartridges at the East-

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coaches just built such a good connection with me that I really saw over every other school. It was just such a family feel, and I can really see myself fitting in well with the defense that they run. Not just football, but Western Michigan is a really good school academically that I can see myself excelling in that part as well.”

On the field, Eubank was as dominant as anyone in the state, earning Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Dream Team honors this season after tallying 84 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks and three forced fumbles. Roseville made the state playoffs all four years and earned two district championships with Eubank as the front man for the linebacking corps.

Eubank’s mix of speed and athleticism made for dominant pass coverage as a hybrid linebacker, while his strength was showcased not only on defense but at the running back position as well.

Off the field, Eubank’s leadership was appreciated by his teammates, and there’s no secret as to why he held the captain position throughout his career at Roseville.

“Any word that goes with being elite is Huston,” Roseville coach Vernard Snowden said.

“Since I’ve been here, he’ll be the first four-year starter and first three-year captain that we’ve had.

He’s just a great person.”

Snowden will be the first one to tell you that Eubank is like another son to him, and before the event wrapped up, he gave Eubank a gift that would leave a lasting memory for the young linebacker.

Eubank’s mother, Tandris Miller, died in 2014, but Snowden wanted to make sure she

was there for one of the biggest days in Eubank’s life as he gifted Eubank a portrait of him and his mother. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as Snowden and Eubank embraced.

Eubank posted the video of the moment on his X account saying, “People that do things like this you can’t take for granted.”

Eubank’s college commitment is another addition to the list of Division I and Division II talents who have grown through the Roseville football program in the past two years, and many more are anticipated, considering how the Panthers are poised for the next couple of seasons.

The transition from high school to college always has a learning curve, but Eubank said Western Michigan fans should prepare to see him at his best.

“Western Michigan can expect a great football player, a future All-MAC player and a future All-American,” Eubank said.

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Roseville senior linebacker Huston Eubank is all smiles as he signs his letter of intent Dec. 20 to play college football at Western Michigan University.

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - January 21, 2024 -

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the United States Supreme Court and given back to the states, Gov. Whitmer and her pro-abortion friends have succeeded in changing Michigan from being the most prolife state in the union to one of the most pro-abortion. They did this by removing all of the prolife protective legislation that we passed in previous years which saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of unborn babies. This could not have happened though, without citizens voting for pro-Abortion candidates to the state house and senate. So far, we have managed to keep our Parental Consent, Informed Consent and a ban on tax funded abortion. However, these are being attacked daily and could soon fail.

What to do? Right to Life of Michigan legal experts are working on finding solutions. In the meantime, we must continue to educate ourselves and others to evangelize the value of all human life. We can participate in prolife, peaceful, prayerful rallies, attend meetings, become a member of our local prolife group and in the upcoming elections, vote prolife. We must pray as never before. Bad laws can be overturned and good prolife laws passed until we are once again the most prolife state in the union.

Let us pray: God our Father created each of us in His image. For this reason, life at every stage has immeasurable value and beauty.

Lord, we pray, help us accept your creation. As members of the human family, we rely on others to help us see our value. The Bible teaches us that God created each human life for a purpose.

Lord, we pray, show us our purpose. God’s children are created to speak the truth: to awaken the hearts of our friends, neighbors and family with love and compassion. We pray for the courage to be a voice for those most vulnerable members of our human family, those who have no voice of their own.

Lord, we pray, give us courage to be a voice of truth for the most vulnerable. May we see each new life from the very beginning, as a person created in God’s image for a specific purpose. May we never lose sight of God’s love for human life no matter the stage of development.

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The soundproof booth that the Eastpointe Memorial Library bought at the end of 2022 was a big hit with patrons in 2023, and the library hopes to purchase a soundproof meeting room that can accommodate four people in the next budget year.

from page 11A

Since computer classes with Mike Wilson were so successful in 2023, the popular series of smartphone and computer basic classes will continue in 2024. One new program being offered in 2024 is a monthly game day featuring bunco, the social dice game. The inaugural game day will be Jan. 16, and the dice rolling will begin at 2 p.m.

Register at the circulation desk or by calling (586) 445-5096.

In the new year, the library will partner with the city’s Economic Development Department for two new series of programs: “Spirit of Eastpointe!” and Eastpointe Entrepreneurship Connection, aka E2C. Patrons are encouraged to check the library’s newsletter for dates and times at the website cityofeastpointe.net. Just click on the library page.

“Spirit of Eastpointe!” will highlight local businesses. Through discussions and demonstrations, the establishments can share their histories, products, services and future plans. Eastpointe Entrepreneurship Connection is for small business owners or anyone interested in starting a business. The meetings will feature one or more business

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support organizations committed to sharing resources and funding opportunities to support entrepreneurs.

The Eastpointe Memorial Library also continues to offer fax services for 50 cents a page and notary service for $5 a signature.

In 2024, the Eastpointe Memorial Li-

brary will continue to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Eastpointe to collect food for local pantries. Customers can drop off nonperishable food items in the donation box near the circulation desk.

“Our patrons continue to generously provide food for our local pantries,” Todd said.

The Eastpointe Memorial Library is located at 15875 Oak Ave. For more information, call (586) 445-5096 or visit the library’s website at cityofeastpointe.net. Just click on the library page.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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67. Fortune teller’s card 69. Jeered 70. China’s drinkable export 71. Bird-related 72. Dick and Jane’s dog 73. “Slippery” tree 74. Lean, past tense DOWN 1. *Atlas page 2. Speedy steed 3. First Nation nation 4. Squirrel away 5. Possessing 6. Full of excitement

7. *Opposite of NNE 8. Saintly rings 9. Guilty, e.g.

10. Last word on walkie-talkie 11. Ghana money 12. Guesstimate phrase (2 words) 15. Catch in a snare 20. Nigerian money 22. A Bobbsey twin 24. Steel on boots, pl.

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Stories, songs and more: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Oakland Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (586) 445-5407

JAN. 14

Rosie the Riveter presentation: 2 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, mimths.org

JAN. 16

SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 469-5642 Teen Community Service: Make cat and dog blankets and toys for Macomb County Animal Shelter, Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., register at (586) 445-5407

Let’s Play Bunco: Learn and try popular dice game, 2 p.m., Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., (586) 445-5096

JAN. 14

Euchre tournament: Also dinner and desserts, 1 p.m. (doors 12:15 p.m.), Fraser Lions Club, call Randy at (586) 202-7858

JAN. 22 & 29

Euchre: Learn game 6-8 p.m. Jan. 22, then play 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29, Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free but registration required, (586) 445-5407

ONGOING

JAN. 13

Euchre Night + More: 6-8 p.m. every first Saturday of month, Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, drinks provided but bring finger foods to share, www. metronaz.org/adult-ministry-events

Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Ages 4-12 can read to therapy dog Prescott, 1-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., register for a 15-minute time slot, (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi. gov

Gamblers Anonymous meetings: 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (586) 217-5899 Shutterstock image

JAN. 25

Scrapbooking Club: Pages and embellishments provided, 2 p.m., Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., (586) 445-5096

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JAN. 13-14

Aqua Freeze Festival: Food trucks, horse-drawn carriage rides, beer tent, live music, mini golf, hot cocoa, firepits and live ice carving, noon-9 p.m. Jan. 13 and noon-6 p.m. Jan. 14, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 445-5350

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

Book clubs: Booked for the Evening meets at 6:30 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Mystery Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of month, Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rosevillelibrary.org

• For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays Jan. 22-March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays Jan. 29-March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 24-March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/ PATH, mihealthyprograms.org

Drive-thru food banks: 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of month, Covenant Missions Food Bank, 28491 Utica Road in Roseville, open to community and no appointment needed, erchamber.com

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, www.milupus.org/ support-groups, (248) 901-7299

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E WEE H T F O E M I R •C K E E W E H T F EO NEWSWORTHY WEEK • CRIM INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Woman kicked out of gym for yelling

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a gym in the 37000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, north of Metropolitan Parkway, Dec. 3 after staff asked police to help evict a woman. The woman was allegedly yelling after being told to call the corporate office over addressing a subscription she reportedly didn’t agree to. Police said they told her she had to leave.

Juvenile reckless driver nearly hits car

STERLING HEIGHTS — A minor was recklessly driving a white Hyundai Elantra in the Meijer parking lot at 36600 Van Dyke Ave. the night of Dec. 3, drifting and hanging out the window. The vehicle, which had four to five juveniles inside, nearly struck the witness’s car, police said.

According to police, the Elantra was last seen heading eastbound on Metropolitan Parkway.

Bike stolen outside business

STERLING HEIGHTS — A predominantly gray-colored bike was reportedly stolen outside a costume store in the 33000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, north of 14 Mile Road, Dec. 3. The theft reportedly happened while the owner spent around a half hour in the store.

While the bike had a lock on it, it was unsecured, police said.

Police find no evidence of rapper on SUV

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a tip about a man with a blue Nissan SUV who was allegedly “rapping and yelling at everyone” before climbing on the vehicle’s hood and “calling everyone” Dec. 2 near a restaurant in the 35000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, north of 15 Mile Road.

When police arrived at the scene, they learned that the man wasn’t doing what the original complainant claimed. No further action was taken.

p.m. Nov. 29. The woman stated that earlier in the day, she noticed several items were missing from her garage. She reported that several tools and fishing poles had been stolen. The department’s detective bureau was investigating.

Rock thrown through window

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:41 a.m. Dec. 3, officers were dispatched to the 48000 block of Pineview Drive, near Dequindre and Hamlin roads, for a vandalism report. The caller told dispatch that someone had just thrown a rock through a window of his home. Officers arrived on the scene and saw the shattered window on the east side of the home.

The value of the window was approximately $500, according to the police report.

An evidence technician was called to the scene to gather evidence and take photographs. The case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau for further investigation.

Driver arrested after crashing into ditch

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to 26 Mile Road and M-53 for a car that went off the road and into a ditch at 11:07 p.m. Dec. 4. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and could smell the odor of intoxicants on the driver, the police report indicates. The driver was then placed through field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test. The driver agreed to take it and the results were 0.24% blood alcohol content, police said.

The driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated, and her vehicle was impounded.

Property damage reported

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:22 a.m. Nov. 28, officers were dispatched to a storage facility located in the 48000 block of Ryan Road. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the caller, who stated that he stores his truck and landscaping equipment at this facility.

He stated that he discovered that two backpack leaf blowers and 10 snow shovels had been stolen from his storage unit. The Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:16 p.m. on Dec. 1, a report was made about property damage that occurred between Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in the 23000 block of Maxine Street.

Upon arrival, an officer met the victim, a 56-year-old woman, who stated that she believed someone cut her outdoor Christmas lights. She said she noticed some of her strands of lights were not working on Nov. 30. When she went outside on Dec. 1 to set her timer, she noticed multiple lacerations to the strands that were not working. She did not have a suspect or cameras.

The officer saw the damaged lights, and they appeared to have multiple clean cuts.

Items stolen from garage

Burglary reported

Storage unit broken into

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Police Department to file a larceny report at 7:30

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:27 p.m. on Dec. 1, a report was made about a burglary or forced entry

that occurred on the same day in the 23000 block of Norcrest Drive.

Upon arrival, the officer made contact with two witnesses, a 65-year-old man and a 36-year-old man.

The 65-year-old man stated he went outside and saw a U-Haul truck backed up to the front door of a residence. He saw two people who looked to be in their late teens or early 20s, and when he said something to them, they got back in the truck and fled. The 65-year-old man picked up the 36-year-old man, who was also outside, and tried to follow the truck before losing sight of it. They returned to the location and saw a southwest bedroom window was broken on the east side of the house and called police. The 36-yearold man said he saw the truck’s owner on Gary Lane at least an hour prior to seeing it on Norcrest. He stated he eventually saw it on Edsel Ford Court.

Officers cleared the house. The front door was ajar, and just inside the door was the kitchen stove, refrigerator and a large paper towel package. The house was empty and there was fresh damage in the kitchen from dragging appliances to the front of the house. The southeast bedroom window on the east side of the house was damaged and appeared to be the point of entry due to more pry marks and broken windowpanes. The witnesses were able to contact the owner who went to the location.

The owner said there was no one living in the residence and that it was up for sale. She did not notice anything missing when she went through the house, just that the appliances were moved. One of the kitchen cabinets was destroyed and the line to the refrigerator was cut and leaking. The water was turned off and a report number was given to the woman.

An evidence technician was called, and photos and fingerprints were taken.

The officer made contact with another neighbor, a 35-year-old man, who reviewed his exterior home cameras. The cameras reportedly captured the U-Haul truck and two subjects arriving in the area on Gary Lane around 9 p.m., and the two subjects walking on Norcrest.

The officer advised the man to save the footage.

Wanted driver arrested

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 21-year-old Detroit man who was pulled over in the area of Opal Street and Mack Avenue at 4:03 p.m. Dec. 7 for having an expired license plate — it had expired in September — found himself in police custody after a check of the Law Enforcement Information Network showed that he was wanted on several local traffic warrants and a no-extradition warrant out of Ohio for being armed and dangerous, and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle/trafficking drugs, according to a police report. Police said the driver also had no

insurance and his license was suspended. His vehicle was impounded.

Frames filched

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Two unknown women are said by police to have entered a store in the 19300 block of Mack Avenue on Dec. 3 and Dec. 6 and stolen eyeglass frames worth a total of more than $1,900. The suspects are said to have entered the business and not asked for assistance. An employee told police the suspects looked at store personnel to see if they were being watched. After the suspects left, employees discovered that frames were missing.

Assault alleged

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police responded to a home in the 1300 block of Somerset Avenue at around 7:48 p.m. Dec. 2 regarding a fight between friends that is said to have become physically aggressive. According to a police report, a 65-yearold Detroit woman was arrested after she allegedly pushed, yelled at and assaulted a Grosse Pointe Park woman after an argument. The suspect, who could be facing assault and disorderly conduct charges, was arrested, cited and released.

Porch pirate strikes

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen the contents of a FedEx package after it was delivered to a home in the 2000 block of Lennon Street at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 6. The delivery driver took a photo of the package after it was dropped off at the house, but the victim said the contents were missing when she got home.

Driver found to be under influence of drugs

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 26-year-old Grosse Pointe City woman in the area of Mack Avenue and Opal Street at around 9:50 p.m.

Dec. 4 for having illegally tinted windows. According to a police report, the driver also smelled of marijuana and admitted to using marijuana in her vehicle, and she became “argumentative and uncooperative” with police, cursing and yelling at officers and threatening to run them over.

The driver allegedly made threats against the family members of officers as well. One officer on the scene also smelled alcohol on the driver’s breath, leading to field sobriety tests that the driver failed. The driver refused to take a preliminary breath test. She was arrested and is facing possible charges including being disorderly and operating under the influence of drugs. Police said they found a freshly burnt blunt under the driver’s seat, as well as a partially consumed bottle of NyQuil in the center cup holder.

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