Roseville Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade drives into town Dec. 7
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — The city will be merry and bright Dec. 7 when the Roseville Neighborhood Watch Group holds its fifth annual Roseville Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade.
Roseville will resemble the North Pole as residents and businesses will decorate their cars and trucks with Christmas lights and drive them in a procession through town. The city’s Public Works, Police and Fire departments and Roseville Community Schools also will be dashing through the snow. The parade usually takes about an hour.
Spectators can view the twinkling motorcade from their front lawns and city sidewalks. The parade, too, will jingle all the way by several adult care facilities, where residents will wave with glow sticks. Matthew Belz, a member of the neighborhood watch group administration team, said the parade began as a way to bring “joy and the holidays” to residents in assisted living residences.
“That was the purpose,” said Belz, of Roseville. “Being that they don’t get out too much, to see people smiling, it’s a
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
The home at 19904 McKinnon St., near Gratiot Avenue and Masonic Boulevard, sits on three quarters of an acre of property.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
ROSEVILLE — There is a home, built in 1921 and located at 19904 McKinnon St., whose charm and architectural style caught the attention of local Realtor Cheryl Gable.
While investor Ingo Pridoehl has owned the home for several years, the house is currently vacant and will soon be on the market.
“It’s my primary business to take the worst dilapidated houses and turn it into one of the most beautiful houses on the street,” Pridoehl said. “This is what I enjoy doing.”
Gable has been trying to find out more about the house that features a circular
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CRIME WATCH
Man steals dog food
EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, a suspect described as a Black man with short dreadlocks, dark gray pants and a black jacket entered the Dollar General in the area of Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17 and loaded a shopping cart with numerous large bags of dog food before fleeing the location on foot without paying. He was last seen in the city of Detroit before the caller lost sight of him. Police were investigating.
Laundry detergent taken
EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the Family Dollar in the area of 10 Mile Road and Schroeder Avenue at around 1:15 p.m. Nov. 17 on a report of retail fraud, in which two Black men allegedly entered the store wearing black clothes and black masks, and left with six containers of laundry detergent, fleeing in a black sedan of unknown make or model.
In a similar incident at around 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at the Dollar General in the area of Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, an older white man reportedly entered the store and stole about $100 worth of laundry detergent before fleeing without paying. The suspect is said to have a dark beard and was wearing dark clothing, driving away in a gray GMC Sierra.
Investigations were ongoing.
If you know more about these crimes or others, call Eastpointe police at (586) 445-5100.
SCHOOL BRIEF
School board approves 2% retention bonus for staff members
EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Community Schools employees will have something extra in their paychecks this holiday season.
At the Nov. 11 Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution to authorize administrators to enter into a 2% retention bonus with impacted employee groups.
“The district has worked with the presidents of all the unions, reviewed our contracts with our nonaffiliates and our Edustaff contracted employees,” Superintendent Christina Gibson said.
The district will use Section 31a of the State School Aid Act to fund the bonuses. The bonus will be paid out to staff members in the second payroll in December.
“It will honor all of our employees and it is a great opportunity for us as a Board of Education to thank them for their continued commitment to Eastpointe Community Schools and its children that we serve,” Gibson said.
The retention bonus is for all employees, including the Eastpointe Federation of Educators union; the Local No. 120 Food Service union; the East Detroit Educational Secretaries Association, known as EDESA; and for the Eastpointe Community Schools Administrators Association, known as ECSAA; the nonaffiliate contracts; and the substitute staffing agency Edustaff contracted employees. Employees who are not actively employed with the district on Dec. 20 will not be eligible for the 2% retention bonus.
“This is for employees who have committed to staying with the organization,” Gibson said. “Those employees that have worked less than 50% of the days between Aug. 20 and Dec. 20, and those employees who have resigned and left the organization, would not be eligible. Only those who are still working with the organization and employed on Dec 20 will receive the bonus.”
— Maria Allard
RCS launches
‘Safe Walk to School’ campaign, brings back ‘6-Cess’ program
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Earlier this year, educators in Roseville Community Schools launched a new program that provides additional safety measures for students who walk to school.
They also brought back another program designed to cut down on absenteeism.
The “Safe Walk to School” campaign was created to ensure the safety and well-being of students as they travel to and from school every day.
The 6-Cess (pronounced success) program has returned in an effort to get students to come to school every day.
‘Safe Walk to School’
The initiative, recommended from the district’s attendance committee, encourages community members to become involved in helping students get to and from school safely. The district is providing “Safe Walk to School” lawn signs for local residents to display that designate them as a safe walk supporter.
Participants need not have children in the district. The lawn signs will help raise awareness of the campaign and remind community members to remain alert. Superintendent Mark
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Photo by Liz Carnegie
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PROVIDE WARMTH
ROSEVILLE — Members of the Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents-St. Barnabas Council No. 14213, including Bob Vaillancourt, left, and Chris Hilderbrandt, are providing a warmer winter for local children.
On Oct. 27, Knights members distributed a total of 94 new winter coats to local children in need. Through the annual coat drive, children also received hats and gloves. Vaillancourt is in charge of all aspects of collecting coats, hats and gloves for children from toddler age to teens.
“If anyone needs a coat, we are more than happy to accommodate. You don’t have to be a member (of the church),” he said. “The families are very grateful.”
Members of the Holy Innocents-St. Barnabas Parish donated the coats. The Knights members also hold fundraisers for the program. They start shopping for coats for the next year right after Christmas, stocking up and catching sales.
Anyone still in need of a coat can contact Bob Vaillancourt at (586) 863-2358.
— Maria Allard
CITY UPDATES FIRE CODE IN ITS ORDINANCE
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Roseville City Council updated the city’s fire code. This, according to Fire Chief Keith Jacobs, will help prevent an incident similar to the Goo Smoke Shop explosion in Clinton Township earlier this year.
“It will stop what happened in Clinton Township,” Jacobs said at the meeting. “It will definitely give us more teeth for situations like what happened in Clinton Township.”
Roseville Fire Marshal Bill Ciner said, in an interview following the meeting, the International Fire Code gets updated every three years. Ciner said this helps municipalities stay current on safety and technology. The city went from using the 2015 version of the code to the 2021 version, though a 2024 version is available. He said the city typically adopts an updated version of the International Fire Code every six years.
“Until all the bugs are worked out of it, we usually stay a code set back,” Ciner said.
Ciner said the city wanted to make sure it was up to date on its protocols for life safety. This allows the city to recommend a fire suppression system in commercial buildings or an alarm system. The amount and how hazardous chemicals must be stored hasn’t changed much, according to Ciner.
At the meeting, Councilwoman Jan Haggerty asked Jacobs if the inspections for hazardous materials are announced.
Jacobs said inspections by fire marshals and crews are announced.
“We can’t legally go into a building without letting them know we’re coming into a building,” Jacobs said. “They’re notified of the date and we stick with the date.”
“I just worry about them possibly moving items before the inspection and then returning them after the inspection,” Haggerty said.
“That is a possibility,” Jacobs said.
Jacobs clarified after the meeting that if a business isn’t responsive to an inspection, a court order could be obtained to inspect it.
The Fire Department does inspections based on the degree of risk associated with commercial buildings. Ciner said most high-
risk buildings, which are usually industrial businesses, get inspections each year. He said businesses with a moderate risk, which includes many smoke shops, get looked at every two years.
“We are more about education,” Ciner said. “We’re not about going in and trying to find violations to fine them.”
The department gives a business 30 days to correct any deficiencies found. If there are lingering problems and a third inspection is needed, the business is charged a fee for the inspector to come out. Ciner said the businesses are “very good with compliance” in Roseville and will sometimes call if it’s been a while since their last inspection.
Following the Goo explosion, Ciner said, smoke shops inspected in the city have all been in compliance.
Ciner said some of the big changes between 2015 and 2021 are the regulations surrounding lithium ion battery storage. This addresses charging stations for EV vehicles and businesses that recycle lithium ion batteries.
Another change involves the regulations surrounding food trucks. The changes add regulations on proper storage for propane cylinders and requirements for a fire suppression system inside the trucks.
Jacobs said the change in the ordinance will not impact the city’s building code.
The 2021 International Fire Code was used to update chapter 142, article 1, section 142-1 of the city’s ordinance.
Pump gets retroactively approved following emergency
At the Oct. 22 Roseville City Council meeting, City Manager Ryan Monroe announced the “catastrophic failure” of a pump at the Washington Street lift station. The failure happened the same day as the October meeting. Council unanimously approved receiving and filing documentation of the emergency purchase at its Nov. 12 meeting.
The lift station has three pumps. The new pump cost, with the field service, $35,625 and was purchased from Kennedy Industries Inc. in Wixom, according to a memo from Monroe.
“This pump services a large portion of the City’s eastern sewage system which
serves over 1,000 homes and businesses,” the memo states. “Because of this failure and the number of homes this pump protects, a new pump had to be purchased immediately.”
The retroactive single-source purchase was made possible through the city’s ordinance.
Department of Public Services Director Rob DeBruyn said in an interview after the Oct. 22 meeting that a bearing in one of the pumps caused the failure.
“We had an untimely failure of one of the pumps at the Washington lift station and that is not an immediate concern in dry weather situations or in simple rains, but it would be a concern in a heavy rain situation,” DeBruyn said. “We do in fact have the equipment on-site, owned by the city, to bypass a pump in the event we have storms, but that’s not a long term option.”
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
BLOOD DRIVE DEC. 2
ROSEVILLE — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, also known as RARE, located at 18185 Sycamore St. The blood drive will be held in rooms No. 1 and 2.
To make an appointment, log onto the website RedCrossBlood.org with the sponsor code of “raremi,” or call (800) RED-CROSS. Donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. The donated blood is used in a variety of ways, including for accident and burn victims, and for trauma, heart surgery, organ transplant and cancer patients. Patients with chronic diseases also receive blood when needed.
Correction:
The story “Incumbents prevail in top Macomb offices,” published the week of Nov. 13, should have stated that Republican Candice Miller received about 62.1% of the vote, Democrat Kevin Higgins received about 35% of the vote, and Libertarian Jim Fulner received about 2.5% of the vote.
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Experience a live Nativity scene
EASTPOINTE — Get into the Christmas spirit with a live Nativity scene from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, located at 23000 Gratiot Ave. Likenesses of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the three wise men will come to life on the front lawn in a manger scene, along with live animals. There is no fee to attend. For more information, call (586) 777-6300.
During the evening, a St. Peter’s Advent dinner will be offered with spaghetti with meat sauce and Alfredo sauce, salad, rolls, and hot chocolate from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the church basement. A free will offering will be collected for the dinner. The evening will end with the St. Peter’s Early Childhood Center’s Christmas program and worship service from 7 to 8 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Just up the street from the church, the city of Eastpointe will host its annual tree lighting with Santa at 6:30 p.m. next door at City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.
ROSEVILLE TEACHERS RECEIVE GRANTS
CLINTON TOWNSHIP/ROSEVILLE — Kaiser Elementary School teacher April Clos and Steenland Elementary School teacher Carrie Grewette, in Roseville Community Schools, were among 62 local educators named recipients in the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union’s Classroom Cash Grants program. The teachers each received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement learning experiences designed to inspire students’ curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving in the classroom. Classroom Cash Grants winners are determined based on total votes cast by MSGCU members, students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends. More than 117,000 votes were cast during the 11-day public online voting period this year. The Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded over 1,200 unique projects since it launched almost 20 years ago. MSGCU is based in Clinton Township.
Kresge artist fellowships available
DETROIT — The Kresge Foundation and Kresge Arts in Detroit recently announced its artist fellowships will increase from $40,000 to $50,000 in 2025. The scholarships are offered to emerging and established artists at any stages of their careers.
Starting Dec. 2, artists residing in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb county can apply for one of the 15 fellowships. The latest application guidelines are available at kresgeartsindetroit.org.
While the number of Kresge Artist Fellowships has varied, the selection criteria has remained consistent. The selection panels that Kresge Arts in Detroit commissions look for track records of artistic achievement and quality work, potential for career growth and enhancement, and potential to reflect, enhance or impact communities within metro Detroit.
The fellowships are funded by the Kresge Foundation and administered by Kresge Arts in Detroit, a program within the College for Creative Studies. The fellowships will continue to be offered in conjunction with 10 Gilda Awards of $5,000 each for early-career artists who are gaining momentum and who demonstrate exceptional potential through creative risk-taking and boundary-pushing in their chosen forms.
Kresge Arts in Detroit also administers the Kresge Eminent Artist award. One Kresge Eminent Artist is named each January in recognition of a lifetime of artistic achievement and community contributions. That award increased from $50,000 to $100,000 with this year’s artist, Nora Chapa Mendoza.
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Santa Claus is coming to town EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe’s annual Christmas tree lighting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in front of City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. The outdoor event will bring the community together with live music, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, food, crafts and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree.
’Tis the season ROSEVILLE — Roseville will be rockin’ around the Christmas tree with its 38th annual tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 5, followed by a singalong at 7 p.m. at the City Hall Plaza, located at 29777 Gratiot Ave. The evening will include Santa Claus, hayrides, a s’mores station and the chance to meet Batman and Disney Princess Tiana. The event is outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather.
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Blaszkowski is asking residents to keep their eyes out for anything suspicious they see in their neighborhoods before and after school.
“We’re really looking for suspicious persons or if someone approaches (a student). That could be scary to them,” Blaszkowski said. “Our hope is to get 2,000 signs out there.”
Other situations could be considered in the “Safe Walk to School” campaign.
“It could be a loose dog or someone who was loitering in the area,” Blaszkowski added.
If residents see anything they are uncomfortable with, they are encouraged to call the Roseville Police Department at (586) 447-4483.
“We can’t intervene as fast as the police and we don’t have jurisdiction,” Blaszkowski said.
So far, the superintendent has received “very positive feedback” from parents on the “Safe Walk to School” campaign. If interested in obtaining a lawn sign and supporting the program, contact the superintendent’s office at (586) 445-5505.
The 6-Cess program
The 6-Cess program was created in 2016, ceased during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and has returned this year. The 6-Cess program celebrates students who have less than six absences per semester, both excused and unexcused.
The program’s goal is to motivate and reward students for their efforts to come to school on a regular basis. That has been a challenge for the district since the pandemic. School officials understand that illness happens and parents work, Blaszkowski said, but students who come to school consistently are more likely to succeed academically and develop critical life skills.
“According to recent studies, students who miss just two days of school per month
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ABOVE: The fifth grade students in Lisa DeFelice’s class at Dort Elementary School in Roseville won Dewey for the week for having the best class attendance the previous week. Every week, the dolphin stuffed animal “swims” to the winning classroom as an incentive for the school’s 6-Cess program.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
LEFT: This school year, Roseville Community Schools launched the “Safe Walk to School” program that provides additional safety measures for students who walk to school. Photo provided by Joe Genest
are at a significantly higher risk of falling behind in reading, math and other core subjects. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, can lead to students being up to two full grade levels behind their peers by the end of high school,” Blaszkowski said. “This gap in learning can have long-lasting effects on a student’s future, including lower graduation rates and reduced opportunities for college and career success.”
Staff members at each building are offering incentives to make the 6-Cess program successful. For instance, attendance at Kaiser Elementary School has improved since recognizing attendance more frequently.
“We use attendance tracking to document and track the percentage of students present by classroom,” Kaiser Principal Kelly Grider said in a district news release. “Each Monday, we announce the classrooms with the highest attendance from the previous week during our morning meetings and the winning class receives the ‘ACE’ bear, symbolizing ‘Attendance Counts Everyday.’”
Dort Elementary School has two different activities for the 6-Cess program. For starters, at the end of each month, students with no more than two absences and no more than two tardies are entered into a raffle to win a gift basket filled with puzzles, bubble wands, board games, card games and more. One winner is selected through the K-2 grade level and a second winner is chosen through the 3-5 grade level.
“They absolutely love it,” Principal Brenda Baker said. “The parents are really excited about it.”
Another incentive falls in line with the school’s mascot, the dolphin. This year, staff brought in a huge stuffed dolphin named Dewey, which stands for “Do we have the best attendance?”
Whichever class has the best attendance at the end of each week gets Dewey in their classroom for the following week. Every week, Dewey “swims” to the winning classroom. Last week, Lisa DeFelice’s fifth grade class welcomed the stuffed animal. The winning classroom also receives extra recess time and can line up for lunch first.
“Students need to come to school every day. They need that structure and stability,” Baker said. “When they’re here, they’re learning.”
The students also are honing their social skills. Baker said that some of the Dort parents work midnights or are single parents, which can make it difficult to bring their children to school. When she sees improvement in attendance for a particular student, she likes to send a personal note home to the family.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Nearly 300 people participated in the Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe’s 46th annual Big Bird Run Nov. 10. The course ran through Gratiot Avenue, the Interstate 696 pedestrian bridge and several residential streets in Roseville.
for its website at michiganrunner.tv.
ABOVE: Barb Ozog, of Warren, front, and Gina Rozak, of Royal Oak, complete the 5K race.
RIGHT: Fraser resident Nina Moscatello keeps up the pace in the 5-kilometer race. Michigan Runner magazine videotaped the Big Bird Run
BELOW: Stacey Lopez, of Warren, has some furry company with her during the event.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
really wonderful feeling.”
The popularity of the parade grew from there.
“There’s tons of people on sidewalks waving at us,” Belz said. “That’s really cool as well. It’s absolutely amazing.”
Organizers have a Facebook page with all the details: just type in “5th Annual Roseville Holiday Lights On Wheels Parade.” The event will happen rain or shine. There is still time to register a vehicle for the parade and there is no cost to participate. There is one rule: The vehicle must be decorated for the holidays. The parade can have up to 100 participants.
For participants, the staging area — which will open at 4:30 p.m. — is in the north lot of Roseville High School by the football field at 17855 Common Road. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Groveland Street, Utica Road and Frazho Road are among the many roads on the parade route.
“It’s the same parade route as the past few years,” Belz said.
The Roseville parade is usually held the last Saturday before Christmas Day but is earlier this year.
“We had to move the parade at the Police Department’s request,” Belz said. “It’s better for staffing.”
Belz said the parade wouldn’t be possible without the assistance of Police Chief Mitch Berlin, Fire Chief Keith Jacobs, Roseville Community Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski, the Capponi family, and Carolyn Czech and Joe Scholl from the Roseville Neighborhood Watch administration team. After the parade, everyone is invited to meet at Leo’s Coney Island, 32773 Gratiot Ave., next to Macomb Mall.
Returning for the parade are members of the Midwest Jeep Junkies Michigan Chapter, which is based out of Macomb County. So far, 27 Jeep members have registered for the Roseville Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade. Sinister Jeeps, also of Macomb County, will be joining in with the group.
“We put lights on in different configurations, large inflatables, some have wreaths and Christmas trees. That’s what makes it unique,” said Scott Bushbaker, who resides in Fraser. “Every year, we put more and more lights on. Everybody likes looking at the Jeeps and we have a good time.”
The Midwest Jeep Junkies Michigan Chapter takes part in various events throughout the year.
“We like doing community events, and we’re trying to do more volunteering,” Bushbaker said.
For anyone who wants to participate, find the registration form here, https://forms.gle/DV TaeajUtckHtiE48.
For spectators, here is the map of this year’s route: https://bit.ly/2024HLOWParadeRoute.
The Cousin Eddie character from the 1989 film “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” has made appearances in the Roseville Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade.
Roseville Community Schools always gets in the Christmas spirit by participating in the Roseville Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade.
Photos provided by Matt Belz
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driveway, mahogany staircase and double fireplaces: one upstairs and one downstairs. She’s also been researching all she can to find out any history of its past owners.
Because the home sits on three quarters of an acre, Gable believes the house was once owned by someone of prominence. There also is the possibility that the homeowner shared the parcel with other family members.
“I sleuthed around as best I could,” said Gable, of Keller Williams Great Lakes, the Monzo Group, which is based in Mount Clemens. “Nobody has lived there for at least 10 years. We’d love to know a little of the pedigree. It enriches the history of the home.”
The belief, too, is that the house might have been a Sears, Roebuck and Co. home that was purchased for a few thousand dollars little more than 100 years ago. According to the website searshouses.com, a Sears home was ordered from a specialty Sears catalog with blueprints and building supplies.
A Sears house could be built by the homeowner or through a contractor. The homebuilder followed an instruction booklet to help in the organized construction process. The website states the purchase came with all the parts needed for the house, including lumber, roofing, wiring, plumbing, windows and doorknobs, and more.
“We do think it was a kit home. It’s a beautiful, two-story Dutch colonial. It was one of the more elaborate Sears choices,” Gable said. “My intention is to try to get background information on it.”
Although the colonial is located near the busy intersection of Masonic Boulevard and Gratiot Avenue, its large backyard and historic look give it a cozy feel. The 2,276-square-foot house includes three bedrooms, a large kitchen, a dining area, living space and 2 1/2 bathrooms.
The house was gutted and underwent several renovations that include electrical, plumbing and insulation updates. The kitchen has been modernized, and the exterior is new. The project has been a lot of work, but worth it.
“It’s a massive rebuild,” Gable said. “It’s been taken up to today’s style of living.”
That includes a new, modern full bathroom, a stackable washer and dryer, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and en suite bathroom.
“There’s new drywall and a brand-new garage,” Pridoehl said. “It’s in a super nice location on McKinnon.”
“The sunroom we’re making into an office. All the stairs are original and the
Gable and Pridoehl
LEFT: Local investor Ingo Pridoehl, left, and Realtor Cheryl Gable are in the process of renovating a home in Roseville that was built in 1921 at 19904 McKinnon St. Gable has been doing research to find out more about the home’s history. BELOW: the original staircase is still part of the home’s features.
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Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Meeting Nov. 27 will address Eastpointe Community Schools’ big plans
EASTPOINTE — At the Nov. 11 Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Christina Gibson gave an update on the district’s long-term facilities master plan.
Families should have received a communication from the district earlier this month about the changes, which include making the district’s four elementary schools — Pleasantview, Forest Park, Bellview and Crescentwood — grades K-5 for the 2025-2026 school year. Bellview and Pleasantview currently are grades 3-5 while Crescentwood and Forest Park are grades K-2.
The plan also includes creating a 6-12 unified campus designed to centralize resources and opportunities for all secondary students. The Early Learning Center will remain as a stand-alone program.
School officials will hold a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 27, to discuss the plan to unify the 6-12 campus. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon inside the media center at Eastpointe High School, 15501 Couzens Ave.
District staff is looking to build a team of 40 people to help define the secondary programs, academics and partnerships that will help students succeed. If interested, contact the superintendent’s office at (586) 533-3023.
— Maria Allard
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Sterling veteran remembers unique Thanksgiving dinner in Egypt
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Over three decades after it happened, Manny Gonzales still remembers what he describes as “my best Thanksgiving ever.”
And for the 64-year-old Sterling Heights resident and veteran, that occasion wasn’t a time when he was surrounded by family, a feast or a football game. It was while on assignment overseas as a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army, and his meal options were far more limited.
At the time, around 31 years ago, Gonzales had been stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, but was deployed to a training exercise in Egypt.
“Thanksgiving came, and we were supposed to have turkey, but we were waiting on a helicopter that was bringing in the fresh meat, stuffing and all the fixings,” Gonzales said. “But the helicopter had mechanical issues.”
He said this logistical snag greatly disappointed the troops, who had been looking forward to good grub instead of MREs – meals ready to eat. As dinner time approached, they learned that the helicopter that was supposed to deliver supplies still hadn’t come and was likely going to be too late for Thanksgiving.
Gonzales said the mess sergeant on-site did the best with what he could do, but for the most part, supplies were scarce, and it was “chow time, but no chow.” So Gonzales went back to his tent, where he at least had a personal stash of snacks.
But at around 10 p.m. that night, Gonzales heard a helicopter, and shortly after, he heard a knock on his tent. A chaplain came in and announced that he was delivering some food.
“Me and my lieutenant were in the tent, and I was already in my sleeping bag,” Gonzales explained.
“(The chaplain) brings over a little package of roast beef, enough for a sandwich. So when he brought that package of meat and he gave us two slices of Kraft individual sliced cheese that the helicopter brought in, we had, for us, the freshest piece of meat that we’ve had in a while.
“And we were so grateful to have this food, and it was still Thanksgiving night.”
Gonzales said he still remembers the lesson that taught him about gratitude, and he encourages people to think about and pray for the members of the armed forces who are currently serving overseas.
“It was nice that somebody thought of us,” he said.
Gonzales’ wife of 43 years, Maria, said that when she first heard the story of her husband’s Thanksgiving in Egypt, she was happy that it ended well, though she was sad that he had to wait so long for his meal. Maria explained that when Manny was on active duty, the couple would frequently invite soldiers from Manny’s company to their home on Thanksgiving if they were unable to spend the holiday with their own families.
According to Maria, this too resulted in some memorable stories.
“My first Thanksgiving with the single soldiers, I made a pumpkin pie,” she said. “And I didn’t know at that time that you don’t put a crust on (top of) a pumpkin pie.”
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CITY OF ROSEVILLE MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NOS. 1343 & 1344
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE ORDAINS:
ORDINANCE NO. 1343
TO AMEND THE ROSEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 75 - ANIMALS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ANIMALS FROM BEING KEPT WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1344
TO AMEND THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 142, ARTICLE I, SECTION 142-1, ADOPTING THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND AS AMENDED IN THE FUTURE, REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY AND THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCES OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; TO PROVIDE FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
I, Jennifer A. Zelmanski, City Clerk of the City of Roseville, Macomb County, Michigan, do hereby certify that Ordinance Nos. 1343 & 1344 were adopted by the City Council of Roseville, assembled in regular session on November 12, 2024.
Effective Date. Provisions of this Ordinance shall become effective twenty (20) days following adoption.
A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Clerk’s Offce for review.
Respectfully submitted, Jennifer A. Zelmanski
City Clerk
Published: Eastsider 11/25/2024
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High school boys basketball players to watch across metro Detroit
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The high school boys basketball season is right around the corner, and there’s a lot of talent coming out of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
The first games of the season are scheduled to take place after Nov. 25, and there’s plenty of high-level talent expected to make a name for themselves this season.
Below are players to watch in the C & G Newspapers coverage area.
Senior
Guard Moses Blackwell, Warren Lincoln
One of the more underappreciated guards in the state, Blackwell, who averaged 11 points and 10 assists last season, is going to be a steal for any college that puts him on the floor.
A dynamic scorer at all three levels, Blackwell is in constant attack mode, taking over games with his speed and natural athleticism.
When his twin brother Markus Blackwell, an Eastern Illinois University commit, went down in the season with an injury, Moses Blackwell stepped up and put the Lincoln offense on his back.
The all-State honoree, first team allCounty, and Macomb Area Conference White MVP helped Lincoln earn a league title and its first-ever state championship in school history, defeating Grand Rapids Christian 53-39 behind 12 points and three assists from Blackwell, who also had four 3-pointers in the win.
Expect Blackwell, who is still uncommitted for college basketball, to take his game to another level this season, and possibly lead Lincoln to another state championship in the process.
Senior Guard Mason Parker, Troy
Parker is just a natural playmaker –there’s not more you can say.
The returning all-League and all-State honoree can do just about everything offensively for the Colts, ranging from his perimeter shooting to finishing off an alley-oop with authority.
The 6-foot-1 guard led Troy in scoring last season as they finished with a 22-2 record, falling to Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 59-44 in districts.
Parker, who averaged 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists, helped pace a
Troy offense that averaged over 65 points per game last season with 2024 graduates Chase Kuiper and Jon Whiteside also aiding the scoring department.
Parker is currently committed to Rochester University, where his older brother Brody is currently leading the offensive charge.
It would be a shock to no one if Parker was back on the all-State list and leading Troy to another successful season.
Senior Guard Tory James, Grosse Pointe South
A player that should be on every college coach’s radar, James turned in an incredible first season with Grosse Pointe South, earning all-League and all-State honorable mention honors while setting the school’s single season 3-pointer record.
James is as lethal as they come behind the perimeter, firing shots, contested or not, with confidence off the dribble, but he really makes his money as an elite-level catch-andshoot guard.
A West Bloomfield High School transfer last season, James quickly established himself as one of the top guards in the MAC.
Because you have to pay so much attention to his perimeter shooting, James’ athleticism shows itself when he shoots past a defender and makes the tough layup in the paint, drawing contact or hitting the occasional floater over a defender.
He’s a pure scorer at all three levels, and Grosse Pointe South will need every bit of it now that 2024 graduate Karter Richards is at Lake Superior State University.
Expect a breakout season from James, who hopes to lead South to another MAC
LEFT: Center Line senior Terez Holmes controls the ball during a game last season.
BELOW: Troy
senior Mason
Parker runs the floor during a game last season.
Senior Guard Joshua Gibson, Birmingham Groves
If Groves is going to have any shot at winning the Oakland Activities Association Red league, Gibson will be a big reason why.
A University of Alabama in Huntsville commit, Gibson, an all-State honoree, averaged 20 points and four rebounds while shooting 40% from the perimeter.
Gibson is a dynamic scorer who sometimes appears to have a J.R. Smith mentality where he’s almost the most confident on the highly contested shots, but he’s lethal from all over the court.
Whether it’s driving to the basket, spotup shooting, or hitting a fadeaway, Gibson
can do just about everything you ask of him in the scoring department.
The 6-foot-2 guard helped Groves reach the regional semifinals for the first time since 2013 last season as the Falcons had a 13-12 record and gave North Farmington, who ended up reaching the state finals, a fight in the state tournament.
With Gibson and a slew of other returners, expect Groves to be players for the OAA Red league title this season.
Senior forward Terez Holmes, Center Line
It’s about time people start paying more attention to what Holmes is doing for the surging Panthers.
A double-double machine night in and night out, Holmes played a vital role in Center Line’s district title win and 20-4 record last season.
A 6-foot-7 stretch forward, Holmes is an offensive weapon from all three levels of the floor, showcasing an efficient perimeter shot, spot-up jumper, and ability to dominate the paint.
There’s not very many players around, especially at his size, who can bring to the table what he brings each game, and he’s been at the helm of Center Line’s resurgence.
An all-League and second team allCounty player, it’s time Holmes gets the proper recognition he deserves for the dominance he’s displayed for multiple years with the Panthers.
Expect another double-double type season from Holmes as Center Line prepares to defend its district championship.
Other players to watch:
Sr. Markus Blackwell, Warren Lincoln
Sr. Geon Hutchins, Warren Lincoln
Jr. Sharod Barnes, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
Sr. Phoenix Glassnor, Warren De La Salle Collegiate
Jr. Colin Langdon, Rochester Adams
Sr. Justin Gloster, Clinton Township
Chippewa Valley
Jr. Kameren Broughton, Center Line
Sr. Aaron Lauer, Novi
Sr. Chase LeFevre, Novi
Sr. Todario Payne, Roseville
Sr. Sam Kashat, Sterling Heights Stevenson
Sr. John Simpson, Birmingham Groves
Jr. Greg Grays, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice
Soph. Eden Vinyard, Ferndale
Sr. Andrew Lake, Troy
Sr. Trenton LaGarde, Rochester Adams
Red title and a state tournament run.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Holiday There’s no business like holiday show business
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Banish the “bah humbugs!” with seasonal songs, dances and tales as holiday shows make their way to stages in metro Detroit.
A holiday staple for generations is Meadow Brook Theatre’s 42nd annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” which runs through Dec. 22 in MBT’s theater on the Oakland University campus in Rochester. Taking the reins as Ebenezer Scrooge is wellknown MBT actor Phil Powers.
“Our audiences have seen Phil in a variety of roles throughout the years, and he’s understudied the role of Scrooge for quite a while,” MBT Managing Director Cheryl Marshall said in a press release. “He’s had to fill in several times, but now we’re pleased to see him step in full time. We know he’s going to be a great Scrooge.”
Alternating as Tiny Tim are young actors Russell Clauser and Robert Spiro, both of Rochester. Tickets: (248) 377-3300, ticketmaster.com or mbtheatre.com.
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the main campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, will bring the Broadway-style
song and dance revue “Christmas in the Air” to the stage Dec. 14. Featuring Rand Production’s precision dancers, the Tinsel-toes, the show is told from the perspective of one of Santa’s most trusted elves and includes classic and modern holiday songs. Tickets: macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222.
“As the Marketing Manager of the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, I am thrilled to invite our community to experience the magic of live holiday entertainment,” Kerrie Augustine said by email. “Each performance will bring joy, warmth, and a sense of togetherness, making this season truly unforgettable for all.”
Also at the Macomb Center is Macomb Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 6 to 8. Tickets: macombcenter.com or (586) 286-2222.
“The Nutcracker is a cherished tradition, but this year we’ve introduced some exciting new elements that we know will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers,” MBC Artistic Director Amber Megna Michalik said in a press release. “Each moment is crafted to transport the audience into a magical world, while staying true to the heart of our mission — making ballet ac-
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TOP: Dr Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” will be at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Photo by Jeremy Daniel, provided by 313 Presents
ABOVE: Russell Clauser plays Tiny Tim opposite Phil Powers as Ebeneezer Scrooge in Meadow Brook Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Photo by Sean Carter Photography, provided by Meadow Brook Theatre
RIGHT: Karen Newman will be joined by Frankie Scinta for a concert of holiday songs at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Photo provided by Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
Shows
cessible and inspiring to the entire community.”
Singers Karen Newman and Frankie Scinta, joined by special guests The ShamRock Jazz Orchestra, will perform their annual holiday concert Dec. 19 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren. Tickets: andiamoshowroom.com or (586) 268-3200.
The Dec. 11 “Home Alone in Concert” event was sold out at press time, but the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has plenty of other opportunities for audiences to enjoy holiday music, including the PVS Classical Series’ Ellington & The Nutcracker, Dec. 6-8; the Paradise Jazz Series’ “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Cyrus Chestnut and Friends,” Dec. 6; a Tiny Tots concert with Joe Reilly Music Dec. 7; Young Peoples’ Family Concerts’ “Let It Snow!” Dec. 7; Noel Night Dec. 7; PNC Pops Series’ “Home for the Holidays,” Dec. 13-15; “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” Dec. 20-21; and Leslie Odom Jr.: The Christmas Tour, featuring the DSO, Dec. 22. Tickets: (313) 576-5111 or detroitsymphony.com.
Detroit’s oldest choir, Rackham Choir, under the direction of Brandon Waddles, Ph.D., is partnering with the Wayne State University Department of Music to present Mendelssohn’s Elijah Dec. 8 at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit, where over 130 choral singers, five soloists, a full orchestra and the church’s famed pipe organ will delight and inspire audiences. Tickets: rackhamchoir.org.
“More than just a performance, Elijah is a celebration
of unity and shared purpose,” said Waddles, who is also the artistic director for Rackham Choir, by email. “It challenges us to reflect on social justice, ethical leadership, and community solidarity — values that resonate powerfully today. With its stirring solos and majestic themes of resilience, Elijah inspires courage and connection, reminding us how music can serve as a bridge to bring us closer together. Join us on Sunday, December 8, for an unforgettable holiday classic!”
Various venues — several in downtown Detroit — will offer festive productions by 313 Presents. Tickets: (800) 745-3000 or 313presents.com. For Magic of Lights: magicoflights.com.
“313 Presents once again hosts an exceptional lineup of live holiday entertainment this season and invites families to create one-of-a-kind treasured memories at the Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena and Pine Knob Music Theatre,” 313 Presents President Howard Handler said via email. “We welcome guests to the Fox Theatre for Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Nov. 27 to Dec. 1), Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (Dec. 8), Mannheim Steamroller (Dec. 13) and ‘’Twas The Night Before’ by Cirque du Soleil (Dec. 20 to 31). Channel 95.5 brings the Jingle Ball to Little Caesars Arena (Dec. 10) followed by back-to-back performances of Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Dec. 28) and then WWE’s Live Holiday Tour (Dec. 30) rounds out the arena season. Finally, Magic of Lights, the dazzling drive-through spectacular spanning 1.5 miles, has returned to Pine Knob Music Theatre (in Clarkston) through December 30.”
Bringing the holiday laughs is the new holiday sketch comedy “The Christmas Collection,” written by and starring Maggie O’Reilly, Tom Novik and Katie McGraw. Being staged Dec. 5 to 21 at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, “The Christmas Collection” follows the unique characters of the soon-to-be-shuttered Plaza Place Mall as it hosts its last Christmas Collection celebration. Tickets: planetant.com.
Motor City Brass Band will ring in the holidays with Motor City Academy Brass Band during “Sounds of the Season” Dec. 22 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets or more information: mcbb. org, dearborntheater.com or (313) 943-2354.
“Motor City Brass Band looks forward to getting you in the holiday spirit with music for every age,” MCBB Music Director & Conductor Gordon Ward said in a press release. “In addition to your holiday favorites, we are pleased to present ‘Christmas Eve Sarajevo’ 12/24 by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.”
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit’s holiday programming includes the family-friendly, funky musical “Who Brought the Humbug?” Dec. 8; a Christmas concert by vocal group Amadeus Dec. 14; Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024 Dec. 15; “Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas,” Dec. 18; Voyageur College Prep Dance Department’s “Holiday Detroit,” Dec. 19; “Magical Motown Christmas,” Dec. 20; “Last Christmas Vietnamese Show,” Dec. 21; and Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Christmas ballet, “The Snow Queen,” Dec. 26. Tickets: musichall.org or (313) 887-8500.
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