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ROSEVILLE – A new splash pad, library updates and renovations at both fire stations could be in store for the city of Roseville. But it all depends on an upcoming bond proposal. Residents will vote on a municipal facilities bond proposal on the Nov. 7 ballot that, if passed, will generate funding through taxes for several building updates in the city. If it passes, the proposed bond would address the following: repairs to both fire stations, building enhancements at the Roseville Public Library, improvements to the Department of Public Services building, and upgrades to the 39th District Court. If passed, the new bond also will provide funding to build a splash pad in the city, as well as generate dollars for park improvements.

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RIGHT: The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce 2023 Roseville Student of the Year is Roseville High School student Jade Sanders, center. Pictured with her is Roseville Community Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski, left, and Roseville High School Principal Jason Bettin. BELOW: Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson, right, recognizes Eastpointe High School student Ta’Leah Butler as the Eastpointe Student of the Year. Photos by Erin Sanchez

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ROSEVILLE — Ta’Leah Butler is making the most of her high school years. With a 4.133 GPA, the Eastpointe High School student has been a member of the concert band for four years,

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stays busy participating in yearbook and peer mentoring, was inducted into the National Honor Society, and is on the senior class student committee. For that, she was named Eastpointe Student of the Year. “She is at the top of her class. She is an artist, does hair and nails as well, See EXCELLENCE on page 18A

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At its Sept. 26 meeting, the Roseville City Council approved the rezoning of multiple properties that will allow a developer to convert the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church and several nearby buildings into a self-storage facility that will also offer retail space.

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ROSEVILLE — The bells in the tower of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church will ring again in 2024, even though the building beneath them will serve a different purpose. At the Sept. 26 meeting of the Roseville City Council, council members approved the rezoning of three properties near the intersection of Gratiot Avenue and Utica Road to allow for the development of a storage facility. The properties include the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Christian Financial Credit Union and a vacant lot. The storage facility, which will

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‘THE WEAPONRY TO PERPETRATE BULLYING CUTS A WIDER AND DEEPER SWATH’ BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

hen parents find out that their kid is being bullied, or that their kid is the bully, it can be a shock. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five high schoolers have reported being bullied at school. There are signs victims may show that parents should look out for, as well as strategies to help rebuild their self-confidence. Jodee Blanco is a survivor-turned activist and the author of the New York Times bestseller “Please stop laughing at me: One

woman’s inspirational story.” She recently spoke at Brother Rice High School, and while she was there, she observed the challenging yet nurturing culture that the school has achieved. “It was one of the most powerful experiences at a school I’ve ever had,” she said. Blanco shared that while bullying has not changed since she was in school, bullies now have new ways to carry out this behavior against their victims. With social media, kids no longer have to spread rumors in person. Now, they can do the damage hiding behind a screen. “The weaponry to perpetrate bullying cuts a wider and deeper swath, but the

impulse of what creates that kind of cruelty remains the same,” Blanco said.

Parenting a victim

Lisa Khoury is a school psychologist in the Grosse Pointe Public School System and is in private practice at Associated Psychologists in St. Clair Shores. Khoury said that sometimes the first sign parents may notice in their child who is being bullied is social isolation. Changes in friends or social activity may be due to a child wanting to avoid the bullies, or it could be because they were not invited.

Blanco said that it is important to understand that sometimes the more subtle kind of bullying can be the most hurtful. “Bullying isn’t just the mean things we do. It’s all the kinds of things we never do,” Blanco said. She explains that bullies can attack in more ways than physical. “The moment a child starts asking themselves what’s wrong with me is the moment that potential long-term damage from bullying has taken root,” Blanco said. “If you are a parent, you have to be aware that, if your See BULLIES on page 15A

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EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, officers observed a Hyundai Accent at a gas station on Nine Mile Road at Kelly Road Sept. 27, and checked the plate since that type of car is commonly stolen. Police confirmed the car was stolen. The vehicle was parked at the gas pumps and appeared to be abandoned. The clerk at the gas station told police that the driver had entered the store asking for free gasoline, and then left the car once he was denied. Upon watching security footage, officers obtained a description of the suspect

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, two unknown suspects broke into the T-Mobile store in the area of Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue at around 10:20 p.m. Sept. 27, gaining entry by throwing a hammer through the glass door and then stealing numerous phone cases and headphones before fleeing a short time later. No vehicle was seen on security footage. Both suspects appeared to be men. One was wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, black shoes and a face mask. The other suspect was wearing a black sweatshirt, blue sweatpants, white shoes and a red backpack. Both men were wearing gloves. If anyone knows more about this incident, call (586) 445-5100, ext. 1029.

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EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run complaint on westbound Eight Mile Road near Kelly Road at around 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Officers found that a pedestrian had been hit by a green Ford Taurus, believed to be a late 1990s or early 2000s model. The suspect fled the scene without stopping. And investigation was ongoing. If you know more about these crimes or others, call the Eastpointe Police Detective Bureau at (586) 445-5100 ext. 1025.

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EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — It’s homecoming time in Eastpointe and Roseville. The Eastpointe High School homecoming football game against Port Huron Northern is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at EHS, 15501 Couzens Ave. in Eastpointe. At press time, it was announced that there would not be a parade this year. The Roseville High School homecoming also is Oct. 13. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at Eastland Middle School, located at 18700 Frank St. The route will continue on Common Road to the high school, located at 17855 Common Road in Roseville. The football game, against New Baltimore Anchor Bay, will start at 7 p.m. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission will host the 2023 Eastpointe Art Exhibition Oct. 20-22 in the Patriot Building at Spindler Park, 19400 Stephens Road. The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. Light refreshments will be served. The art show continues with the art on display from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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EASTPOINTE — During Friends of the Library Week, the Eastpointe Memorial Library will have cider and doughnut events from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 and from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. The Eastpointe Memorial Library is located at 15875 Oak Ave.

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DETROIT — Classic cars owners from Birmingham, Southfield, the Grosse Pointes, Novi and many other communities will gather for the annual “Friends with Classic Cars” from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14-15 at Etheldra Mae Williams Park, located at 14300 Burgess St., at the corner of Acacia Street. Scheduled to be at this year’s event is the 1926 Model “TT” delivery truck once owned by the Faygo Beverage Co. The Antique Touring Co. will offer free rides in its Model A Coupe. In addition, local resident Michael Williams will bring the 1990 FMC fire truck he purchased from the city of Grosse Pointe. The truck will lead the "Cavalcade of Classic Cars'' scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 14. During the cavalcade, owners will start from Etheldra Mae Williams Park and travel, in order of their vehicle’s age, through the historic neighborhoods of Minock Park, Rosedale Park, Grandmont and North Rosedale. The 9-mile tour is expected to take about 40 minutes, then return to the starting point to join other cars on display. The show is free to the public and there will be food and merchandise vendors. Owners of any restored vehicles older than model year 1994 are welcome to display. For additional information, call Michael Williams at (313) 694-6873 or visit Williamspark.org/cars.

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Voters to pick Eastpointe mayor, city councils, decide Roseville bond In the Eastsider’s coverage area, voters in the Nov. 7 election in Eastpointe will choose a mayor and two City Council members while voters in Roseville will consider a bond proposal and elect three City Council members in an uncontested election with exactly three candidates on the ballot. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. The answers are printed verbatim. (I) indicates an incumbent.

EASTPOINTE MAYOR

Two candidates are running for one four-year term.

Mary Hall-Rayford

Age: 71 Occupation: Retired English Educator Municipality of residence: Eastpointe, MI For how long: 11 years Online campaign information: www.votehallrayford.com Education: BA Sociology and English, MAT English and Speech, ABD English Special Education Previously and currently held elected offices: Current elected office—Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education, Eastpointe, MI Top goals: My top goals include unifying the community so we can halt violent crimes and crimes against property. Consistent Town Halls will help achieve this Hall-Rayford goal. Being available to listen to residents and their concerns is key if I’m to represent them and their concerns, without my personal feelings/opinions influencing a vote. I will also seek an avenue to determine how we can make water bill payments more palatable for all.

Michael Klinefelt

Age: 35 Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Municipality of residence: Eastpointe For how long: 30 Years Online campaign information: MikeKlinefelt.com Education: BA in Political Science from Michigan State University J.D. from Wayne State Law School Previously and currently held elected offices: Eastpointe City Council, 2015 to 2019 Top goals: We live in an older community, which means we have significant assets in need of repair. My first goal is to further develop our long-term plans to fix our Klinefelt roads, sewers and public safety buildings. We also must repair the public perception of our city. Lack of decorum at council meetings has affected how others view Eastpointe. I will chair meetings with respect and without stifling dissenting opinions. We can accomplish more by working together.

EASTPOINTE CITY COUNCIL

Six candidates are running for two four-year terms.

Miranda Nicole Barconey

Age: 41 Occupation: Entrepreneur / Director of The Kid Cave Learning Center-Eastpointe Municipality of residence: Eastpointe For how long: 16 years Online campaign information: None at the time Education: Former EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), working on a bachelor’s degree in special education Previously and currently held elected ofBarconey fices: None Top goals: If elected, I would like to seek new and innovative ways to help grow our city’s economy while helping more Eastpointer’s participate in that growth. I would also like to work with the planning commission to help update our city codes and ordinances into a new format to make it easier for existing and potential businesses to navigate better. I would also like to bring accountability, accessibility, and transparency to our city government.

Vicky Coleman

Age: 65 yrs old Occupation: 31 years Chrysler Corporation - Senior Administrative Assistant to V.P. of Jeep Truck - 16 years retired Municipality of residence: Eastpointe, Michigan For how long: 24 years Online campaign information: Facebook Education: Graduated from Detroit Business Institute Attended Detroit College of Business/ Davenport University (Management) 280 Mandatory Corporate Training Hours - The Leader in You/How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Coleman Carnegie Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: 1) Initiate reinstatement of the Building Department in house 2) Initiate Charter Change to ensure homeowners are elected to office 3). Continue clean City Initiative/resident liaison goals 4) Collaboration with business owners to maintain cleanliness of their property on a consistent basis 5) Collaboration with the 8 Mile Corridor median responsible department for consistency of maintenance.

Harvey Curley (I)

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Wanda Moody

Age: 65 Occupation: Account Executive Municipality of residence: Eastpointe

For how long: 14 years Online campaign information: No answer given. Education: Macomb Community College Previously and currently held elected offices: None. Top goals: I have lived in Eastpointe for more than 14 years, during which time Moody I have seen the city’s political arena go through many stages. My objective is to make choices that will benefit the neighborhood and its citizens. Having healthy internal dynamics builds a happy society which creates a vibrant community. In order to uphold our theme of being “A Family Town,” one of my primary goals is to listen to all concerns, taking care of the people.

Margaret Podsiadlik

Age: 57 Occupation: Recorder Secretary Municipality of residence: Eastpointe For how long: 57 years Online campaign information: Not applicable. Education: High School Graduate Previously and currently held elected offices: Served on East Detroit Board of Education 2008-2016 Top goals: Eastpointe has been in the news for negative reasons lately, and I want to Podsiadlik bring some positivity to our city. I am familiar with the Open Meetings Act, Robert’s Rules of Order, and reading financial budgets. I believe in transparency, and I think I work well with others. Top three issues: 1) working on infrastructure (safe drinking water and roads), 2) responsible budgeting and accountability for all our residents, and 3) safety.

Nicola Strong

Age: 38 Occupation: Manufacturing Line Lead Municipality of residence: Eastpointe For how long: 10 years Online campaign information: Nicola Strong for Eastpointe City Council Facebook Page Education: Courses at Oakland Community College Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given. Top goals: As a city council member, my top goals would include cultivating a stronger sense of community through vibrant Strong events and encouraging productive discussions. I am very passionate about enhancing resources like community gardens, libraries, and free events to promote engagement. By fostering unity and active engagement, we can create a city where residents feel connected, supported, and proud to call home. See ELECTION on page 17A

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MCC and UDM partner to offer nursing completion program BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College is expanding its nursing program through a partnership with University of Detroit Mercy. On Oct. 2, a ceremony was held on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College to announce the two schools are partnering to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, program in Macomb County. Macomb Community College President James Sawyer and Detroit Mercy President Donald Taylor both signed the partnership agreement at the ceremony, with several college faculty and local members of the medical field in attendance. The new BSN program is designed to expand nursing education opportunities for recent Macomb graduates and practicing associate degree nurses. The program will be headquartered at the Macomb University Center on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College. “It’s going to create a real seamless pathway for our associate degree nursing graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree,” Sawyer said. “We listened to our partners in terms of just how important it is to get more BSN graduates out there in the work world. We’re pleased to be able to play a part in trying to do that.” The program’s first cohort of students will begin in January 2024 and the second cohort in August 2024. College officials expect to include between 12-25 students per cohort. According to Sawyer, the first two cohorts will have their tuition and fees paid through a $2

During the Oct. 2 ceremony, Meri Robinson, grants program director for Macomb Community College, left, works through a demonstration of the simulation with Andrea Shaw, the college’s associate dean of health and human services. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

million grant from the State of Michigan. “It’s specifically designed to speed up or promote those pathways from associate degree nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing,” Sawyer said. “We’re very excited that the grant will pay for their cost of education.” In-person classes will be held on campus at the University Center, and staff will be onsite to offer advising, career services, financial

See NURSING on page 13A

Mary Fights For Unity and Diversity

Mary Hall-Rayford has spent a better part of her life fighting bureaucracy that attempts to divide residents, cultures, and families. With the current Mayor of Eastpointe rampaging over power struggles, silencing any who oppose, Mary has time a time again gotten involved with fighting for the residents freedom to hold elected officials accountable.

Mary Fights For Residents Equity in the Community

Mary Hall-Rayford has fought to keep Eastpointe families safe and economically stable. She has volunteered hours of service to neighborhood watch programs, parent programs, Gleaners, the VFW, Odd Fellows, the public school system, and many other organizations. She has organized free health fairs for residents and appreciation dinners for our public safety personnel.

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Mary Hall-Rayford has fought for our children, going toe to toe with the school board over hiring practices, expenditures, curriculum quality and treatment of staff. Mary has proven she represents integrity, unity, diversity, and a great love for the students and residents of our city.

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Blood donors needed as shortage continues

American Red Cross offers incentives to recruit donors BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 4, the American Red Cross issued a news release stating there is a national blood shortage, and donors are urgently needed. According to Red Cross officials, in order for the blood supply to recover, the nonprofit organization must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet the needs of hospitals and patients in Michigan and across the country. Barry Siegfried, M.D., medical director of the Red Cross Michigan Region, said donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially platelet donors and Type O blood donors. “When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and

their patients vulnerable, especially if there is a major accident or an emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood,” Siegfried said in a prepared statement. “We’re asking donors across Michigan to help us keep hospital shelves stocked with blood products and help ensure patients have access to the timely care they deserve.” To encourage members of the public to donate blood, incentives are being offered. Those who donate by Oct. 20 will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/ Together. Donors who give blood between Oct. 21 and Nov. 9 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a restaurant merchant of their choice. They also will be entered to win a $5,000 gift card in which three winners will be chosen. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/lunch. The Red Cross offers three ways to make an appointment to donate. Donors can download the Red Cross blood donor

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app on their cellphones, apply at RedCrossBlood.org, or call 800-RED CROSS, which in numeral form is 800-733-2767. According to the news release, the Red Cross national blood supply dropped by approximately 25% “on the heels of one of the busiest travel seasons and the beginning of back-to-school activities.” Another challenge for the Red Cross is that since many employees continue to work from home or in a hybrid capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic, that reduces the number of opportunities to give blood at business-sponsored blood drives. “These factors, coupled with an active disaster season, are creating a perfect ‘storm’

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Mental Health Fair: Hosted by Discern Life Consultants and Evangel Christian Churches, includes lectures, information and free giveaways, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 28491 Utica Road in Roseville, (313) 645-1596

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

Learn CPR: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Eastpointe, 16428 E. Nine Mile Road, register at (586) 531-1199

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

OCT. 21

Indoor Park: Play program for ages 10 months-5 years old, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 14, Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Children ages 4-12 can tell stories to therapy dog Prescott, 1-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free but registration required, rosevillelibrary.org

OCT. 28

Drop Off/Open House Baby Shower: Benefits local pregnancy help centers, noon-3 p.m., event also includes refreshments and drawings for gift baskets, Right to Life of Michigan Macomb Educational Resource Center, 27417 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 774-6050, MacombRLM@rtl.org

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Deal Me In!: Learn card game the first week and play the second week, sessions for gin rummy (Oct. 23 and 30) and hearts (Nov. 20 and 27), all 6-8 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free but registration required, rosevillelibrary.org

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aid and mental health counseling. For those who attend full-time, the program will provide ADNs with an accelerated pathway to earning a BSN in 12 months. The coursework will consist of seven-week classes in 15-week semesters, with classes in face-toface, online and hybrid formats. According to Sawyer, students who attend part-time can finish the program in two years. “I’m really pleased at how collaborative it has been between administration, faculty staff and the two institutions that work together,” Taylor said. “As Jim said, the grant pays for the first two cohorts. After that, you can earn your bachelor’s degree here in nursing for $13,000. One year if you go full-time, and two years if you go part-time. I think you’re going to have a lot of your alumni who are going to be interested in this program with ADNs coming back and getting their BSN.” The signing ceremony was held in one of the college’s current nursing classrooms that was designed to represent a hospital set-

OCT. 13

Macomb County Harvest Fest: Trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, reptile and birds of prey shows, pumpkin patch, professional pumpkin carvers and more, noon-5 p.m. both days, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights, macombcounty harvestfest.com

OCT. 24

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

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ting. On the main floor, there are mannequins in hospital beds that serve as patients. There’s also a geriatric room and a pediatric room on the floor. “It allows us to mimic (an) acute care facility with private hospital rooms as well as an ER set up. We have two control rooms in this particular setting where two very independent scenarios can run at the same time,” said Narine Mirijanian, the dean of health and public service at Macomb. “This space is primarily used for our nursing students, but it’s also for our respiratory care students, our (occupational therapy assistant), (physical therapist assistant) students as well as our paramedic students.” Students interested in participating in the BSN program need to apply for admission to Detroit Mercy and meet the university’s requirements. Those include having a 2.5 GPA, an ADN and an unencumbered nursing license from the state of Michigan. For more information or to apply to the BSN program, contact Donna Gormely, Detroit Mercy admission counselor, at gormel dm@udmercy.edu. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

A RARE Nightmare: Variety/magic show, dance, pumpkin patch and decorating, games and crafts, and indoor scavenger hunt, 6-8 p.m., Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

OCT. 21-22

Young Modelers Club: For ages 8-16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until April 20, 2024, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (248) 399-2386, mimths.org

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

OCT. 27

‘Beetlejuice’: Free outdoor movie and popcorn, bring chairs/blankets, 7:30 p.m., Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville

OCT. 28

Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, mimths.org

OCT. 29

Fall Fun Fair: Trunk or treat, games/prizes and refreshments, costumes encouraged, free and intended for kids in sixth grade and younger, 4-5:30 p.m., Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, (586) 778-5010

Teen Halloween Makerspace: 3:30-5 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free but registration required, (586) 445-5407 Haunted Michigan: Traveler shares experiences about places around state, 6-7 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407

Trunk or treat: Also music, games and cider and doughnuts, noon-1:30 p.m., Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (586) 217-5899

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROSEVILLE A Public Hearing will be held by the Roseville Planning Commission in the Roseville Civic Center Council Chambers, 29777 Gratiot Ave (VFW Memorial Drive), Roseville, MI on Monday November 6, 2023 6:30 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City of Roseville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining public comment regarding conditional rezoning of the properties located at: PP# 08-14-21-352-030

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TRAFFIC JAM AT THE ‘JUNCTION’ BRINGS OUT CAR BUFFS BY MARIA ALLARD

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ABOVE: Fraser resident Robert Reece, in his 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, was among the car buffs who displayed classic cars at the annual Jammin’ at the Junction Sept. 23 in Roseville. RIGHT: Jamie Victory, of St. Clair Shores, brought his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan “White Lightening KITT” to Jammin’ at the Junction. Victory, of St. Clair Shores, is writing a book about his experiences with the van.

LEFT: Robert and Carol Reece like to take the ’65 Ford Mustang convertible to local car shows and cruises. “People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car,’” Robert Reece said. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

ROSEVILLE — Under a bright sun and across from DJ Chuck and DJ Marek spinning tunes, Robert Reece sat next to the 1965 Ford Mustang convertible he owns with his wife, Carol Reece. Reece, of Fraser, was among the 60 classic car owners who displayed their hot rods, muscle cars and pickup trucks during the annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show held Sept. 23. The event, on Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, was presented by the Roseville Downtown Development Authority. The show gave car buffs the chance to mingle with each other, as spectators checked out the soupedup vehicles on display. Carol Reece usually accompanies her husband to car shows and cruises, but he did Jammin’ at the Junction solo. But not for long, as many visitors stopped by to ask him about his light blue Mustang with its 289 engine, fuzzy dice and luggage rack he bought in Nashville. “We bought the car in 1984. The original color was midnight blue,” Reece said. “It’s got the original ashtray, door handle, radio and horse emblem in front of it. My wife and I both drive it. Carol is the one who picked out the color.” When they bought the car nearly 40 years ago, it came with some problems. “We found out the frame was shot,” Reece said. “We didn’t know we bought a piece of junk then.” The couple took it to a local collision shop, which went out of business. Therefore, the Mustang sat quiet for a long time. “We shoved it away for 10 years,” Reece said. “We didn’t know what we were going to do with it. We had a lot of money invested in it. We didn’t know if we could get anything out of it.” The couple eventually found two men who made the Mustang’s engine rev again. “Jerry did all the mechanical work on it,” Reece said. “Kevin brought it back from the scrapyard. He did the restoration from the frame up. Most of this car is all new.” See JUNCTION on page 17A

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child is lonely or feeling isolated or left out, the potential damage of that can be severe.” Blanco said the first thing a parent should do to help their child is help them find a brand-new social outlet separate from school. She suggests looking into programs offered by park districts, museums, camps and libraries. “While you want to work with the school institutionally on the bullying itself, the first thing you need is to perform triage on your lonely child and give them hope that if they are not fitting in at school, there are still other places where they will fit in and can make friends,” Blanco said. Khoury said a parent should sit down with their child and talk to them about what is happening. She suggested parents ask their child how they think they can solve this problem, helping them along the way. “The concept behind that is to empower the students to take charge of the situation,” Khoury said. Blanco added that working in partnership with the school is essential. She said one of the most common mistakes people tend to make is focusing solely on punishing the bully.

When parents find out their child is a bully, Khoury said, they should treat it like a “teachable moment” and practice “restorative justice approaches.” For example, she suggests asking a child who is a bully to write an apology letter to the student they are bullying. “The most effective way to diminish bullying in a school is to treat the bullies with compassion and engage in restorative practices when it comes to discipline and to help their target to become more socially confident and also to deepen their ability to forgive,” Blanco said. Blanco said that parents should engage in compassionate forms of discipline if they find out their child is the bully. For example, a bully may benefit from doing random acts of kindness for a different person each day and recording how that person responded to that act and how that response made them feel. “If you have a kid who’s mean at school, your child is crying out for help,” Blanco said. “Do everything you can to find out what’s causing this hunger and what is causing this cry for help, and work backward from there.” For more information on Blanco’s story and insights, visit her website at jodeeblanco. com.

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LEFT: If a bond proposal passes in Roseville Nov. 7, it will pay for a new roof for the Roseville Fire Department’s headquarters on Common Road. File photo by Deb Jacques

ABOVE: The municipal bond proposal would pay for upgrades at the 39th District Court.

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If the bond initiative passes, City Manager Ryan Monroe said, city officials will “start breaking ground” on the projects in 2024. The bond is for 30 years. Some of the projects will include an addition to the DPS building and a new roof at the fire station headquarters at 18750 Common Road. Monroe said that renovations at both fire stations are needed because, when the buildings were built 50 years ago, there weren’t any female firefighters. The city’s second fire station is located at 17644 Frazho Road. “We’re an older community. Since (the recession of ) ’08, we haven’t been able to do

a lot of big things for our residents,” Monroe said. As for the splash pad, it’s still undecided where in the city it would be installed. “Rotary Park possibly, Huron Park or Memorial Park,” Monroe said. “All that would have to be looked at.” If residents vote in favor of the bond proposal next month, the new bond will replace the existing Chapter 20 millage for stormwater repairs that passed 30 years ago. “All that debt has been paid back,” Roseville Finance Director and Controller John Walters said. “We’re replacing it with this capital needs (bond). Once the new bond is passed, we’ll lock in an interest rate.” The interest rates can change due to market conditions. The bond proposal was developed by city officials and presented to

the voters for approval. When a bond proposal passes, the bonds are sold in the capital markets at a date determined by the city, a financial adviser and an underwriter. Upon closing, funds generated from the bond sale are deposited in the city’s construction fund and are available to spend for completion of the projects contemplated in the bond proposal. “The city guarantees a loan, and we’ll pay off the interest over the next 30 years,” Monroe said. The new proposed bond, if passed, averages .744 mills per $1,000 of taxable value per year. The taxable value is the value used to calculate property taxes. The previous Chapter 20 millage was 1.0 mills per $1,000 of taxable value per year. According to city officials, while the

new bond will still tax residents, the tax rate will be lower than the Chapter 20 bond. “Our residents will pay a little bit less in taxes,” Monroe said. “If this bond rate is voted in, they’ll see a little reduction.” As an example, a family whose home is worth $125,000 with a taxable value of $62,500 would pay approximately $45 per year under the municipal facilities bond. That is $19 less than the same family paid under the Chapter 20 bond, which was $64. For more information on the bond proposal, call City Manager Ryan Monroe at (586) 445-5410 or visit the City of Roseville’s website at roseville-mi.gov and click on the municipal facilities bond proposal information link. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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Junction The Reeces take the Mustang to all kinds of car shows and even have brought it to nursing homes for people to view it. “One lady, when we pulled up, she said, ‘Stop that car. That’s a Mustang,’” Reece said. “People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car.’ It’s nice that people do enjoy it. That’s what this is all about.” Reece believes there are different reasons people enjoy vintage cars. “The way they look, how they were built. You can just look at a car and know the different ages,” Reece said. “The ’57 Chevy had one look. The ’58 Chevy had a distinctive look. The ’59 Chevy had one look.” Not far away from Reece, Jamie Victory was “Jammin’ at the Junction.” Victory — well-known in St. Clair Shores for his disc jockey skills and fashionable Detroit Tigers uniform — displayed his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan he calls White Lightning KITT. It’s written on the front window, high enough so he can see when driving. He got the “KITT” nickname from the 1980s television show “Knight Rider,” starring David Hasselhoff. Victory has owned three different vehicles he has called “White Lightning,” named after a “bad storm.” “I was looking out my back door, and it looked like white lightning,” Victory said. Victory has decorated his van with fuzzy dice and two stuffed animal tigers that pay homage to his favorite sports team. He also has a large teddy bear that fits snugly into the passenger seat. It keeps the memory of his mother alive. “I got this teddy bear from a biker picnic,” he said. “I named it after my mom, Teddy.” Victory plans to share his stories about White Lightning with others. He’s in the process of writing a book called “Adventures of Jamie Victory and White Lightening III KITT.” “I’m almost there. It should be out soon, hopefully,” he said. “I asked my grandmother, ‘Can you help me to write a book?’ She started helping me. She got sick. She passed away. When I got White Lightning II, I started writing again.” One fun experience was participating in this year’s St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade. “I had people on both sides of the street yelling, ‘White Lightning. Hey, Jamie!’” Victory said. “I never had so much fun.” Victory has a daily ritual with the vehicle. “I keep him clean and shiny. I wipe him down every day,” Victory said. “Every night before I go to bed, I hug and kiss him. He’s my buddy.”

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and also mentors all of her nieces and nephews,” Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson said. “Ta’Leah is friendly, positive and a wonderful role model for all students.” Butler was among several residents and businesses who were honored as EastpointeRoseville Chamber of Commerce 2023 Salute to Excellence Award winners. A ceremony was held the evening of Oct. 5 at the Athena Banquet Center, where all the honorees received plaques and applause. Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce President Chris Dyki emceed the event. Linda Weishaupt is the executive director of the chamber, and Sandra Maki is the event coordinator director. During the evening, the chamber also recognized the Roseville Student of the Year, Roseville High School student Jade Sanders. RHS Principal Jason Bettin shared what Sanders’ teachers said about the high school senior. “There’s a theme that emerged as I heard from teachers about Jade. That theme is that Jade is and has been a dedicated student that teachers find a joy to have in class,” Bettin said. “She has a phenomenal work ethic and a high standard of detail in her class work. Jade currently maintains a 4.245 GPA.” The Roseville and Eastpointe firefighters and police officers of the year have all been dedicated to their professions, which was noted during the evening. When Eastpointe Police Chief Corey Haines introduced Detective Marcel Prude as the Police

Officer of the Year for the city, he listed Prude’s accomplishments. “Beyond being a police officer, Marcel was also a military veteran who served in the Air National Guard. Marcel began his career working for the Detroit Police Department back in 1993, working patrol at the Sixth Precinct,” Haines said. Prude held many positions over the years “ but would come to later realize working with young people in the community was his true calling,” Haines said. As of August, Prude has been the resource officer in Eastpointe Community Schools. Colin Titcombe was the Roseville Police Officer of the Year. Lt. Matthew Layer was named the Eastpointe Firefighter of the Year for several reasons, including his work in fire prevention. “He was doing the puppet shows at the elementary schools, where we’d go out and teach fire safety to the children,” Eastpointe Fire Chief Brian Marquardt said. “It does really make a difference, because we’d had parents come back to us and say, ‘My daughter, my son, watched your puppet show. They came home and said, “We need to change our smoke detector batteries. We need to do an escape plan.”’ So him being a part of that really does get out to the children.” Roseville Fire Chief Keith Jacobs recognized Mitchell Sand as the city’s Firefighter of the Year. Sand was acknowledged for implementing changes to benefit the physical and mental health of his fellow firefighters. “Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line of duty death for fire service members,” Jacobs said. “It should also be noted the No. 1 cause of death for on-duty firefighters is some form of cardiac

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• Police Officer of the Year — Detective Marcel Prude (Eastpointe) and officer Colin Titcombe (Roseville). • Firefighter of the Year — Lt. Matthew Layer (Eastpointe) and firefighter Mitchell Sand (Roseville). • Citizen of the Year — Betty Bishop (Eastpointe) and Vernard Snowden (Roseville). • Business of the Year — Fusion Marketing (Eastpointe) and Yolk & Toast (Roseville). • Capital Improvement Award — There were two named from Roseville: Joe’s on the Ave., and Motor City Plumbing and Drain. • Pioneer Award — Andary’s Grill and Deli (Eastpointe) and American House East II (Roseville). • You’ve Made a Difference — Love Life Family

Christian Center and Justine Smith (Eastpointe) and Grady’s Lounge, Culver’s of Roseville and Jay Christopher Burns (Roseville). • Eastpointe-Roseville “You’ve Made a Difference” award was given to Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Inc., for both Eastpointe and Roseville. • Eastpointe Community Schools Educator of the Year — Lisa James (elementary), Suzanne Booth (middle school) and Matthew Ostrowski (high school). • Roseville Community Schools Educator of the Year — Karen DeMers (elementary) and Daniel Chesher (high school). A middle school teacher was not named. • Student of the Year — Ta’Leah Butler (Eastpointe) and Jade Sanders (Roseville). • The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber Ambassador of the Year for both cities was Maureen Lietz.

event, with suicide coming in as a close second.” With that in mind, Sand took over the “staple” fund to focus on buying healthier foods for the city’s two fire stations where the firefighters work 24-hour shifts. “He wanted to be sure that we, as a department, had healthier choices. Doing the shopping, collecting the money and getting the food to the stations (was) completely on

his own time,” Jacobs said. “Firefighter Sand also returned to school to receive an additional education in fitness, becoming the wellness program coordinator. He brought this information back to the members, and the members that requested his help built dietary plans and also worked out plans for each individual member.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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be known as MySpace Roseville, will allow for indoor selfstorage units and enclosed outdoor storage. Since being closed in 2017, the church has become the site of frequent break-ins and other forms of vandalism, City Attorney Tim Tomlinson said at the meeting. “The reality of it is (that) this is a property that’s been sitting vacant for quite some time, and it’s been a site for vagrants and stuff like that trying to get into the building,” he said. When the plans were originally presented in 2020, they received “broad community support” and all necessary approvals, according to the agenda item. However, council members were concerned about preserving the architecture of the church. Tomlinson said the most recent plans helped address the council’s previous concerns. “This is a little bit more aggressive from the standpoint of trying to save even more of the church infrastructure, the bell tower and things of that nature that were such a contentious issue last time around,” he said. Tomlinson also stated he felt there had been a “goodfaith effort” from the developers to help address concerns from neighbors. Dennis Cowan, an attorney from Bloomfield Hills-

based law firm Plunkett Cooney, who represents the developer, said every effort has been made to preserve the original architecture of the church. He said that attempting to reuse the existing buildings instead of building new also opened the opportunity for MySpace to expand the plans into the former Christian Financial Credit Union. “As has been pointed out by the city attorney, by using the buildings, we’re able to preserve what I know is a great piece of architectural heritage with the church,” Cowan said. The most recent proposal was submitted in July of this year and included the former credit union. Additionally, the plan includes administrative offices and retail uses. City Councilman Bill Shoemaker, who said he was a longtime member of the church, said he was glad to see the original buildings be reused. However, he questioned how the developers would be able to work with such a small space. “We’re pretty aware of what you’re doing here. … I’m pretty familiar with the church. It doesn’t seem like a lot of room for (the business) to work in,” he said. Gary Gerrits, vice president of development for MySpace, said they had a number of self-storage facilities that also housed retail space. He cited several other facilities, including one in Lansing that had a Family Dollar store in it. “We do understand that there’s not a tremendous amount of space between the front wall of the church and the city sidewalk on Gratiot Avenue, but we have utilized the skills of our architects to actually plan a space that does make some sense,” he said. The plan will redevelop the existing structures for a self-

storage facility, and additional construction will allow for more self-storage units and a retail area that is approximately 6,250 square feet in size. Gerrits said they were considering adding a brew pub into the retail space, which would have outdoor patios and take approximately 4,000 square feet. The other 2,000 square feet would be left for a retail business. “(Our retail broker) says that’s kind of the sweet spot, anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet for a retailer. … There’s no (big box stores) left anymore and the smaller guys can’t deal with all the traffic that’s right on Gratiot Avenue coming by at 45 miles per hour,” he said. A public hearing was held, during which no members of the audience spoke. The hearing was followed by motions to approve the rezoning of the three parcels, each of which was unanimously approved by council. Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor concluded the public hearing by asking if the church bells will ring again, stating that they are a Roseville landmark. “When you come to Roseville driving down Utica Road from 12 Mile, you see the bell tower,” he said. “It’s a big part of Roseville.” Gerrits responded by saying the bells will ring again. “We intend to get the bells ringing again, yes sir,” he said. Work is expected to begin this spring and be complete around November of next year. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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LIBRARY TO HOST TEEN MONSTER MAKEUP CONTEST ON OCT. 24

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize. Pizza will be provided at the end of the program. Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.

STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT THE SPITFIRE GRILL’ AT BALDWIN THEATRE ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement. Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

Local Girl Scout chooses Charlotte’s Wings as Gold Award beneficiary ROCHESTER HILLS — When working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can attain, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School graduate Katelyn Kohn was looking for a project that would provide a real solution to an issue in her community. Kohn observed that children who are frequently forced to spend time in the hospital don’t get the same normalcy as healthy kids. Even simple things like going to visit the library and find a book that captivates them might not be possible for them. She explained she “wanted to give children a library experience while in the hospital, allowing them to choose a book safely off portable carts” and “wanted to provide normalcy for children during their stay.” She worked with Charlotte’s Wings to create five portable libraries for the five floors of the in-patient unit of Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She worked on gaining sponsors of $500 for each of the five carts, and also raised $300 through fundraising endeavors such as water and snow cone sales. Founded in March 2008, Charlotte’s Wings has been dedicated to helping children and families throughout Michigan cope with the challenges of serious illness and health crises by donating new books. Charlotte’s Wings has donated over 140,000 books to their partner hospitals and hospices throughout Michigan. With this donation, Charlotte’s Wings was able to create book carts with themes such as princesses and superheroes. “We were so moved by Katelyn’s connection with our mission and with her project’s ambitions. Her Gold award provided a wonderful opportunity for Katelyn and Charlotte’s Wings to work together to make a real difference to children and their families spending time at Children’s Hospital in Detroit,” Jennifer Buck, the executive director of Charlotte’s Wings, said in a press release. For more information, email charlotteswings@gmail.com.

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

Feud at salon

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, officers were dispatched to a local business sometime on Sept. 23 in response to a fight and theft that had taken place there. The business is a salon located in the area of 10 Mile Road. A 19-year-old woman reportedly had an eyelash appointment and had paid a $20 deposit. Once the technician realized the business did not have the requested eyelash color, the client allegedly asked for her deposit back. The technician reportedly told the client that the deposit was nonrefundable, reminding her that she had been advised of this when she signed up for the appointment. That’s when the client allegedly left the establishment and returned a short time later with her 41-year-old mother, who demanded that her daughter’s deposit be returned. When the employees at the salon refused to comply, the mother reportedly went to the display rack and started to grab perfume and candle boxes that were for sale. She allegedly told the employees that she was getting her daughter’s money back. The suspect also took an employee’s cell phone, which had been sitting on the salon counter. When the salon employees tried to stop both customers from leaving the store, a fight took place, during which a standup mirror was broken. Both suspects then fled the scene prior to officers arriving. The suspects were identified, police said, and a detective was assigned to the case.

Fraud attempted at bank

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, a 50-year-old man attempted to defraud a bank of thousands of dollars sometime on Sept. 22. The establishment was a Flagstar Bank located on Gratiot Avenue. The suspect reportedly attempted to cash a fraudulent $2,500 check using a fraudulent identification card. Police said that the same suspect had reportedly committed a similar crime the day prior in the city of Warren, in which he cashed a fraudulent check for $10,000. The bank staff and manager realized that a crime was taking place and reportedly stalled the suspect until police arrived. The suspect was positively identified and arrested, police said. The case was being presented to the Macomb County prosecutor for possible charges.

Catalytic converters stolen from SMART buses

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:10 a.m. on Sept. 18, a report was made about a larceny that occurred

between Sept. 15 and Sept. 18 at the St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, located at 20000 Stephens St. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with the complainant, a 35-year-old man who stated the catalytic converters of two Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation buses parked in the lots over the weekend were stolen. The man stated the vehicles were last seen on Sept. 15 around 4 p.m. and it was discovered that the catalytic converters were stolen on Sept. 18 around 6:45 a.m. The man was provided with a report number, and he stated he would contact SMART to inform them of the theft. He said the third SMART bus was diesel and nothing was stolen from it. A 9-inch Diablo Sawzall blade was found on the ground between the two SMART buses. Pictures were taken of the buses and the blade. The blade was taken as evidence.

Man reports home break-in

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 14000 block of Silent Woods Drive, near 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a breaking and entering report at 4:31 p.m. Sept. 8. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that he believed that his house had been broken into after finding his patio door had been taken off, and the lock on his sliding door had been punched out. A K-9 dog at the scene attempted to track a suspect but was unsuccessful. The house appeared to have been rummaged through, according to officers, and some valuables were missing. The detective bureau was investigating.

Someone breaks motorcycle’s windshield at bar

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 1:20 a.m. Sept. 9, a motorcyclist came into the Police Department to file a vandalism complaint. The man stated that he had been at a local bar, and when he left the bar, he discovered that someone had broken out and cracked his motorcycle’s windshield. The estimated cost to repair the windshield is $500. The detective bureau was investigating.

Speeding driver found with drugs, cash

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer observed a vehicle in the area of Hall Road and Market Street speeding at 63 mph in a 45 mph zone at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 8. The officer then pulled over the vehicle for the traffic violation. Upon checking the driver of the vehicle in the Law Enforcement Information Network, his record showed a valid warrant out of Ohio. The driver of the vehicle was removed from the vehicle. A K-9 arrived and the dog indicated on the

front driver’s seat, center console and underneath both seats. Police officers then searched the vehicle, locating 1.5 pounds of marijuana, along with a digital scale and $600 cash, according to the police report. Police requested a warrant against the driver for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of greater than 5 ounces of marijuana.

Customer steals baseball cards

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 5:55 p.m. Sept. 8, a Meijer loss prevention employee observed a subject in the store select some baseball cards off the shelf and peel off the security stickers. The subject was then seen leaving the store without paying for the baseball cards and left in his vehicle. The loss prevention employee was able to get the license plate of the vehicle that the suspect left in and gave that information to police. The case was turned over to the detective bureau to follow up with the owner of the vehicle and pursue retail fraud charges.

Student caught with vape

STERLING HEIGHTS — A student at Stevenson High School, 39701 Dodge Park Road, reportedly smelled like marijuana Sept. 15. Police reportedly watched the student and suspected that a suspicious object was in his pants pocket. It reportedly turned out to be a Breeze Prime vape, though no cannabis was reportedly found. The student was cited for having a vape as a minor, police said.

Ex-employee goes on destructive tirade

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 20-year-old Detroit man is facing multiple possible charges after he reportedly went on a destructive rampage at a store where he used to work when he learned he was being fired. According to a police report, at around 4:07 p.m. Sept. 17, the suspect was at his former place of employment — a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue — when he started yelling insults at a male former co-worker. The suspect is then said by his former co-workers to have grabbed a bottle of wine worth $18 from the sales floor and thrown it on the ground, causing it to shatter. The suspect is said to have verbally threatened and harassed a female cashier and swung a plastic shopping basket around, causing an estimated $20 worth of damage to two ornamental flower arrangements. The report states that the suspect continued to lash out at a co-worker near the store entrance, and once the suspect and the co-worker were outside, the suspect is alleged to have taken a fighting stance and balled his fists and raised them as if he were about to

hit the co-worker. The suspect is said to have spat in the face of his co-worker as this point. The suspect was arrested walking nearby and is facing possible charges including assault and battery, malicious destruction of property and disorderly person. The suspect was also permanently banned from store property, or he would face trespassing charges. Police said the suspect was “highly agitated.” After he was put in an ambulance to be taken to the hospital for bleeding wounds on his hands, he reportedly demanded sexual acts from emergency medical personnel. Given the suspect’s state and demeanor, the paramedic on the ambulance said he would be seeking a mental health evaluation at the hospital for the suspect.

Not flying the friendly skies

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 20-year-old Detroit woman was detained by airport police at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Sept. 19 after she was found to be wanted on a warrant out of Grosse Pointe City for allegedly passing a counterfeit $100 bill at The Village Starbucks location April 18. The suspect was facing a counterfeit currency charge.

Retail fraud suspect arrested

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 28-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms woman could be facing a third-degree retail fraud charge after she is said to have exited a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at 1:21 p.m. Sept. 21 carrying a four-pack of High Noon Seltzer, valued at $10.99, without paying for the alcohol. Police reportedly located the suspect walking nearby with the seltzer, which is when they arrested her. The suspect was also given a trespassing warning and advised not to return to the store.

Trespasser arrested on warrants

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police called to a gas station in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue at 5:53 a.m. Sept. 22 about a customer who was allegedly causing trouble said they immediately recognized the suspect — a 47-year-old Harper Woods man — as someone they’ve dealt with before. A police report states that the suspect was previously warned not to return to the location and cited for trespassing at the gas station. Police said the suspect was also found to have several warrants against him out of 36th District Court in Detroit, including for assault and battery and a misdemeanor warrant for shoplifting. The suspect was arrested on the warrants, but because police said he had engaged in destructive behavior the last time he was in their custody, the suspect was transported by Detroit police to a Detroit detention facility.

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