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New city manager hopes to help Roseville grow, attract families BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — Once a month, members of the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce meet for a “coffee hour” to network and share information. The monthly get-togethers are free to chamber members — many of them business owners and from nonprofit organizations — while nonmembers pay $5 per meeting. This month’s meeting, held March 7 at the Community Choice Credit Union in Roseville, gave new Roseville City Manager Ryan Monroe the opportunity to introduce himself and receive feedback from attendees. At the Jan. 10 Roseville City Council meeting, the council members appointed Monroe as the new city manager. He had previously been the city’s chief of police. At the coffee hour, Monroe said that, along with his city manager duties, he also will serve as Roseville’s police commissioner. Monroe’s family has deep roots in Roseville. Five generations of his family have lived in the city — even before it was called Roseville — including his great-great grandfather, who lived on a farm on Little Mack Avenue. As city manager, Monroe wants to “make Roseville attractive to bring families to our community.”

Roseville City Manager Ryan Monroe gives a brief presentation at the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce coffee hour March 7 at Community Choice Credit Union in Roseville. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Macomb County prosecutor charges Eastpointe mayor with fraud EASTPOINTE — The latest event in a long line of controversies involving Eastpointe’s mayor has her facing a fraud charge in district court.

Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens was arraigned March 9 in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township on one charge of false pretenses $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, which is a five-year felony. “Mayor Monique Owens allegedly fraudulently applied for a grant under the

‘CARES ACT’ in November 2020,” the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said in a press release. “Owens received $10,000 from the Macomb County grant.” In April 2020, Macomb County received $152 million through the federal CARES Act — an acronym for the Coro-

navirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — which was then spread throughout the county. Owens, 39, was arraigned by Magistrate Ryan Zemke, who set a $10,000 personal bond. See MAYOR on page 13A

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Students, teachers bond over letter campaign BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

oseville Community Schools recently made national news. When word got out about an activity that brought a large group of Roseville Middle School students and teachers closer together, “NBC Nightly News” and anchor Kate Snow broadcast the project March 5. After the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher Stasi See LETTER on page 6A

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ABOVE: Roseville Middle School science teacher John Lange, left, shares his letter with Taryn Dixon. LEFT: Roseville Middle School interventionist Madonna Voyles, left, has a conversation with sixth grader Adrianna Flores. Voyles chose Flores as her “Be The Reason” student.

Second suspect in shooting near 2 Roseville schools faces gun charges BY BRIAN WELLS & MARIA ALLARD bwells@candgnews.com allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — The second suspect in a shooting that occurred near two Roseville schools that sent a 40-year-old Warren resident to the hospital is facing an additional charge.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. March 6, Roseville police responded to the area of Barkman and Chestnut streets for a report of shots being fired near Roseville Middle School and Steenland Elementary School. When officers arrived, they found the Warren man suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway, according to a press release from the Roseville Police Department. A second press release, sent the day after the incident by Roseville police, states that

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MSHDA Regional Housing Partnership meeting March 31

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will hold a Regional Housing Partnership meeting for Macomb County from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 31 at the Lutheran Fraternities of America, located at 16140 Aurora Ave. MSHDA will discuss the implementation of the Statewide Housing Plan. Several partners with a hand in housing — including land banks, developers and nonprofit organizations — were invited to attend and share their respective priorities based on regional needs. To view the Statewide Housing Plan, visit www.michigan.gov. Several Regional Housing Partnership meetings will be held across the state. The first one was held March 13 in Traverse City, and the meetings will continue in 14 more regions and end with an April 6 meeting in Gaylord. Established in 1966 through public and private partnerships, MSHDA provides financial and technical assistance to create and preserve affordable housing, hold economic development activities, develop vibrant communities and address homelessness issues.

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The Lutheran Fraternities of America, 16140 Aurora Ave. in Eastpointe, seen here hosting the State of the City address March 2, will host a Regional Housing Partnership meeting March 31. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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ROSEVILLE — A Gamblers Anonymous meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., a nonprofit organization located at 27700 Gratiot Ave. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.liveritestructuredcorp.com or call (586) 217-5899.

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DETROIT — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is partnering with the Wayne State University School of Medicine and Gilda’s Club to offer cancer survivors 12 weeks of physical activity classes at the Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit. The free classes are part of a clinical trial study exploring how exercise improves quality of life for cancer survivors. Karmanos and WSU researchers are looking for 20 cancer survivors to participate in the Cross-Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience study. Previous exercise experience is not necessary. Participants will receive a $100 gift card at the end of the study. CAPABLE classes include interval training and strength and conditioning workouts made of simple movements performed at scalable levels for each participant. Classes will run for 12 weeks from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning April 11. Survivors will participate in functional testing to measure strength, cardiovascular fitness and body composition. They also will complete surveys three times throughout the study. Visit karmanos.org/capable to register. For more information, contact project coordinator Tara Baird at (313) 578-4246 or email CAPABLE@wayne.edu.

METRO DETROIT — Dog owners love their French bulldogs. According to the American Kennel Club’s 2022 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized U.S. dog breeds, the French bulldog took Detroit’s top spot for the second year in a row. The French bulldog also was recognized as No. 1 in Boston and Dallas in 2022. According to the AKC, the French bulldog went from No. 14 in 2012 to the No. 1 spot over a 10-year span. Registration data were pulled from Detroit ZIP codes as specified by the U.S. Postal Service. According to the rankings, the top five breeds in 2022 were: 1. French bulldog 2. Rottweiler 3. Labrador retriever 4. Bulldog 5. Cane Corso The AKC also ranked its top dogs nationwide, with the French bulldog coming out on top at No. 1. The top five: 1. French bulldog. 2. Labrador retriever 3. Golden retriever 4. German shepherd 5. Poodle For more information on the AKC, visit the website www.akc.org.

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Eastpointe Neighborhood Watch to meet March 23 EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department will host a Neighborhood Watch meeting for the public at 6:30 p.m. March 23 at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. Crime Stoppers of Michigan will be the guest speaker. Police will speak on a number of issues that are important to the city.

Mystery book club’s next discussion March 28 EASTPOINTE — A mystery book club will meet at 2 p.m. March 28 at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave. The group will discuss the book “The Silent Patient,” by Alex Michaelides. Books are available at the circulation desk and on Libby. Libby is an app where patrons can access e-books and e-audiobooks using their library card numbers. For more information, call (586) 445-5096. In addition, the Friends of the Library will hold its bunco fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 25. The entry fee is $10 per person. Call the above number for more information. The website address is cityofeastpointe.net.

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Crepe making for teens: 5:30-7 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., registration required, rosevillelibrary.org, rsvlibraryservice@ roseville-mi.gov, (586) 445-5407

MARCH 23

Easter egg hunts for kids, dogs April 1 ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe will hold two Easter egg hunts April 1, one for kids and one for dogs, at Huron Park, 25979 Kelly Road. The kids egg hunt is free, and there is no preregistration required. This hunt is for participants ages 2-10 and will be held at 10 a.m. Separate age divisions will be established. New this year is an adaptive area for children with special needs. RARE is also hosting its first-ever doggie Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. April 1 at the MiDog Park in Roseville. Participants must have an active MiDog Park fob to participate. Those interested in getting a MiDog Park fob can call (586) 445-5480 to learn how to purchase one. The event is free and will have photo opportunities and many eggs filled with doggie treats. In case of inclement weather, the events will be held at RARE, 18185 Sycamore St.

Cartier’s Comfort Center to have fundraiser April 2 EASTPOINTE — Cartier’s Comfort Center will host a 5K walk fundraiser April 2 at Eastpointe High School, 15501 Couzens Ave. The fundraiser costs $30 per adult and $15 per child. The donations include the walk and a T-shirt. The event will begin at 11 a.m., and superhero costumes are encouraged. The fundraiser will include a best costume contest, food trucks, a bounce house, games and more. Cartier’s Comfort Center is a community-based organization that works to provide support, resources and sensory-friendly facilities for families with children who are on the autism spectrum. To register for the fundraiser, visit www.cartierscomfortcenter.org or call (866) 393-5519.

Blood drive: Noon-6 p.m., St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 22860 Schroeder Ave. in Eastpointe, appointments required, (586) 776-2471, redcrossblood.org

MARCH 25

A Walk Through History: See reenactors representing different eras of American military history, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., indoors at Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths.org

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Mini and Me: Drop-in social and play program for ages 5 and younger, also networking for adults, 10-11 a.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., registration required, (586) 4455407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi. gov, rosevillelibrary.org,

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Prom Closet Project Tour: Search for dress at no cost, along with shoes, jewelry and accessories, 2:30-7 p.m. March 31 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 1, Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, appointments required, sparkle.network3@gmail.com

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Friends of the Eastpointe Memorial Library fundraiser: Includes basket and 50-50 raffle, table games, and food and beverages, 6 p.m., 15875 Oak Ave., (586) 445-5096

Gerald Ford in World War II: Presentation about former president’s service in U.S. Navy from 1941-46, 2 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths.org

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‘Eggsploration’: 6-7 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., rosevillelibrary.org, (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov

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Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Ages 4-12 can read to therapy dog Prescott, 5-7 p.m.,

Fish fries: 5-7:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 23120 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, dine in only, (586) 7776300, facebook. com/StPetersEastpointe • 3:30-7 p.m. Fridays until March 31, 4:30-7 p.m. Good Friday, St. Pio of Pietrelcina Church, 18720 13 Mile Road in Roseville, dine in and carryout, (586) 777-9116

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Earl noticed some students and teachers, including herself, had a hard time adjusting to being back in school full-time. To help with the transition, Earl came up with an idea. She organized a school project in which teachers wrote notes by hand to students letting them know how much they inspire them to teach every day. Teachers picked one student to recognize and were encouraged to write down their thoughts regarding how that particular student motivates them. Community Choice Credit Union even donated card stock that included the Roseville Middle School logo on the front and the message “Be The Reason” on the back. About 50 staff members — including teachers, custodians, counselors and secretaries — participated. After writing their personal notes, the staff members met face to face with their students in the media center, where the letters were unveiled. The staff acknowledged students for their “kindness, intelligence and awesomeness.” The students’ reactions were videotaped. Several of them were so touched and surprised by their teachers’ kind words that they broke down in tears. Some of the teachers grew emotional as well. There also were smiles and hugs. “We have over 88 minutes of video coverage,” Earl said. “I wanted their true expressions from there. (The students) need to know that we care about them, we love them and we’re here every day for them.” Earl added that, for some staff members, it was hard to choose just one student, so they honored up to four. The

Roseville Middle School seventh grader A’Myrah DeBose, right, gets a hug from art teacher Jen Moore. Photo provided by Joe Genest

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Roseville Middle School sixth grader Aiden Heath, right, was touched by Adrienne Miller’s kind words. Miller is a restorative justice facilitator. project has uplifted the spirits of the staff and students. “It was a great activity for them,” district Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski said. “It’s made a difference. It’s had a huge impact on both the kids and their teachers.” “It’s been quite the experience. It’s been exciting and good to see,” Earl said. “I truly believe it has made an impact with our students and teachers. We’re going to continue to do this every year. “I think it’s so important for people to

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understand the impact of your words and of talking to people, especially when people can listen and remember,” Earl said. “You’ve got to remember these moments.” District Communications/Marketing Facilitator Joe Genest was able to piece together four minutes of video for “NBC Nightly News.” “He captured just the right moments,” Earl said. The “NBC Nightly News” report is available on YouTube.

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Roseville hoops overcomes injuries to find success BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — Injuries are a part of the game, but some teams catch the injury bug more than others, and it’s a heavy obstacle to overcome. It presented both positive and negative factors for Roseville boys basketball coach Gregory Boler and the squad. “It hurt us a lot because we never had our starting five for 10 games straight, and even five games straight,” Boler said. From a continuity and performance perspective, it was a heavy downside for Roseville. In their district semifinals matchup with Grosse Pointe South, Roseville was without junior standout guard Jalen Mosley, senior guard Brian Hunter and senior forward Amare Snowden. It was a tough pill to swallow losing Mosley and Hunter, both first team all-conference selections in the Macomb Area Conference-Red, and Snowden, an all-conference honorable mention, for the South matchup, but Roseville’s young core came ready to play. “They didn’t want to lose,” Boler said. “I let the underclassmen speak before the game, because I normally let the seniors speak, and they made a promise to them like, ‘I’m gonna bust my butt for you; I’m not going to let this be your last game.’ I think they went out and tried to do what they told the seniors they’d do.” See HOOPS on page 15A

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Roseville junior guard Jalen Mosley looks for a teammate against Macomb Dakota.

Fire at Roseville home leaves 1 dead BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — A woman died when a Roseville home caught fire last week. At approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday, March 13, the Roseville Fire Department responded to a fire in the 28000 block of Hillview Street, north of Martin Road and west of Gratiot Avenue. Roseville Fire Marshal William Ciner said that, when firefighters arrived on the scene, there was smoke “emitting from the eves of the house.” An elderly woman died in the fire, according to Ciner. The Eastpointe Fire Department assisted Roseville at the scene. At press time, the fire remained under investigation and further details were not available. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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LEFT: Eastpointe Community Schools Board Of Education President Jon Gruenberg engages with fourth grade students while reading a Dr. Seuss book in the media center. BELOW: Kevin Edwards, husband of state Rep. Kimberly Edwards, D-Eastpointe, reads to fifth grade students last Wednesday. The event was dubbed “Real Men Read” day. The school also planned to hold a “Real Women Read” day March 22.

LEFT: Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido reads “Justice the Court Dog and the Missing Gavel” to fourth graders when visiting Pleasantview Elementary School March 15 in Eastpointe Community Schools. Students and staff have welcomed several guest readers to the school this month for March is Reading Month. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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“They had the suspect within minutes,” Roseville Community Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski said. As a safety precaution, the middle school and Steenland, both located in the vicinity of the shooting, went into the district’s See SHOOTING on page 13A

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tion. Sinutko declined to comment. On March 10, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office added the charge of possession of a firearm in a school zone, a fiveyear felony. Parks was again arraigned in front of Hakim in the 39th District Court. The Prosecutor’s Office requested a $50,000 cash or surety bond, no 10%, a steel cuff tether and a mental health assessment; the judge set his bond at $10,000 cash or surety and allowed for a 10% bond, denied the request for a mental health assessment, and ordered a GPS tether if Parks were to be released. On March 9, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido announced a two-step plan to address gun crimes, which involved a mental health evaluation. “As a condition of bond in assaultive felony gun cases, assistant prosecutors will ask judges to check the box to request an assessment and recommendations by the Macomb County Community Corrections Department to help determine if defendants pose a potential risk to the community,” the Prosecutor’s Office said in a press release dated March 9. According to court records, Parks posted bond and was released from the Macomb County Jail with a tether. A probable cause conference and preliminary exam that were scheduled for March 15 and 22 were rescheduled for April 19 and 26.

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“Our biggest strength is convenience. We have affordable housing. Business is here. Public safety is here,” Monroe said. “This town can grow. People are moving north. We have to be competitive with our neighbors. We need to do things to get people to move back. “I’m here to help anyone anyway I possibly can,” the city administrator said. “I really hope to do some great things. I’ve got a great staff, and there are some new opportunities.” He used the city of Warren as an example. “They have an ice skating rink and a splash pad,” Monroe said. He did not say that Roseville will get a splash pad or ice rink, but the idea is to explore other possibilities for the city. During the meeting, Monroe gave a brief update on the Sacred Heart Catholic Church property on Utica Road. The Archdiocese of Detroit owns the property, and the land is still up for sale. Occasionally, City Hall will get a call from someone who wants to know what will happen to the building. “We’ve had some people talking about developing it,” Monroe said, but at the moment “there are no plans, nothing official at this time. Hopefully something will be going in there soon.” Monroe also responded when asked if any changes were made at the intersection of Martin Road and Barkman Street after a Roseville Middle School student, Julia Wallace, was struck by a car on her way to school April 26.

Credit union holds book drive, offers teacher grants

In recognition of March is Reading Month, the Roseville Community Choice Credit Union location, 20778 13 Mile Road, is holding a book drive until March 28. New and used books can be dropped off at the credit union during business hours. The books will be donated to the Roseville Public Library. In addition, Community Choice Credit Union is accepting applications for its teacher grants program. The credit union will award 10 $500 grants to K-12 educators that can be used for the purchase of supplies, software or other tools to help promote financial education in their schools or classrooms. The deadline to apply is April 15. To apply, visit communitychoicecu.com and scroll down to the “Helping Michigan Teachers” section. Winners will be announced during the week of April 23. Recipients can attend the Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Award Ceremony in-person or remotely in May. Teachers do not have to be members of the credit union to apply. — MARIA ALLARD After the incident, the engineering firm Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick Inc., based in Shelby Township, conducted a traffic study at the intersection. Since that time, two school crossing signs with LED flashing lights on Martin Road at Barkman, one facing east and one west, have been made more prominent. In a follow-up interview, Roseville Community Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski, who was not present at the coffee hour meeting, said a third lane was added for parents dropping off and picking up students at the middle school. “We have three lanes to get more traffic off Martin Road,” he said. “It shortens the time of pickup, and there will be less traffic over long periods of time.” The pavement crosswalks on Martin Road were repainted to be more visible. Blaszkowski said volunteers also are watching over the intersection before and after school. Wallace was hospitalized

for several months and has not returned to school, according to Blaszkowski. Wallace reportedly, though, attended the school’s Christmas band concert in December, as she was a member of the band at the time of the incident. “We’re ready whenever she is,” Blaszkowski said of her return to school. “She’s still got a long road to go.” The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce’s next coffee hour will be held at 9 a.m. April 11 at the Holiday Inn Express, 30300 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. Moe Lietz, creator of the nonprofit organization Sparkle Network, will be the guest speaker. Sparkle Network helps charities in need, and Lietz will discuss the upcoming Utica Palooza event set for June 17 in Utica. The fundraiser will honor the senior community and remember loved ones who were lost to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Utica Palooza will in-

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The March 7 coffee hour gave Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce members a chance to network. clude a 5K walk, a mini road rally and scavenger hunt, and a comedy show featuring comics Lietz, Justin Divozzo and Steve Smargon. For more information on

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Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said he’s disappointed that an elected official would be facing a charge. “Although innocent until proven guilty, the mere fact of somebody being charged sheds a light for not only the community, but also the county,” he said. “It’s a negative effect. It’s disturbing that we have individuals who would take advantage of a system of trust.” Richard Albright, city attorney for Eastpointe, said the case is a personal matter, and he didn’t expect it to impact any of the city’s operations. “Until I hear otherwise, I believe Mayor Owens will continue attending City Council meetings and events and that city-related matters involving the entire City Council will continue as usual,” he said in an email. Owens’ attorney, Scott Weinberg, could not be reached for comment.

Charge is latest controversy involving mayor

In early 2022, a complaint was filed against Owens by former Eastpointe Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission Chair Alysa Diebolt, who stated that Owens violated the city’s ethics ordinance by calling the city’s public safety director to be present at City Hall during an incident in February 2020.

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shelter-in-place procedure when the shooting occurred. With a shelter-in-place, students take refuge in designated areas. “Nobody could come into the buildings, and nobody could leave,” Blaszkowski said. The middle school students had already been dismissed for the day. Steenland students, however, still had 10 minutes left of the school day with parents waiting outside to get their children. They had to wait until the shelter-in-place was over. “We know it was inconvenient,” Blaszkowski said, adding that while a few parents complained, the majority were OK with the wait. The shelter-in-place lasted for about 45 minutes to one hour. The superintendent said that, even though the middle school students had already been dismissed, the shelterin-place was directed because of after-school activities and also for staff who were still in the building.

The ethics complaint was dismissed, but the City Council voted 3-1 to censure Owens at an April 2022 meeting. The motion was introduced by Councilman Cardi Demonaco Jr., Diebolt’s husband. In June 2022, Owens filed a request for a personal protection order against Councilman Harvey Curley after she said he assaulted her during the opening ceremonies of the annual Cruisin’ Gratiot on June 18. Before the request was ultimately denied by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Rachel Rancilio Sept. 23, at the Sept. 6 City Council meeting, Owens attempted to prevent two Eastpointe women from speaking about Curley during the meeting’s public comment section, leading to her arguing with the two women. Toward the end of the meeting, a third woman attempted to criticize Owens’ treatment of the others, but she and Owens ultimately ended up arguing as well. The Sept. 6 meeting ended after fewer than 20 minutes, when the city’s four other council members stood up and left amid the arguing. The three women, along with another complainant who claimed to have had a similar experience with Owens during a City Council meeting in March 2022, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in November, alleging Owens violated their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed through Philadelphia-based nonprofit Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. On Dec. 7, “The plans we have in place work to keep our kids safe. We waited for the police to give us the all-clear,” Blaszkowski said. “Some of the kids knew there was something going on because they saw all the police cars. Teachers tried to keep them as calm as possible.” Students were not in school the day after the shooting, March 7, because of an alreadyscheduled professional development day. “It was very, very emotional for our staff,” Blaszkowski said. “The professional development day gave us a chance to talk with staff.” The accused shooter had been a student in Roseville Community Schools for two months but was no longer attending school in the district. The student who allegedly provided the gun is a current RCS student. Blaszkowski said he was released from custody March 14 and will go before the Board of Education for an expulsion hearing at a time that was yet to be determined at press time. “Any student in Michigan possessing a firearm must be brought to an expulsion hearing,” Blaszkowski said. “We’ll be taking care of that.”

U.S. District Court Judge Terrence G. Berg issued an injunction that states that “members of the public may direct and/or express comment, criticism or praise to and regarding public officials.” The injunction is to remain in effect until the disposition of the lawsuit or until there is another court order. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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Mayor Monique Owens leads an Eastpointe City Council meeting in January.

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE FOR FRASER SCHOOL SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023 CITY OF ROSEVILLE, MI TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Roseville who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Roseville City Clerk; the office of the Macomb County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Roseville City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com The last day to register in any other manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 17, 2023 After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Roseville Clerk’s office, located 29777 Gratiot Roseville, MI 48066 at the following times: • Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Roseville will be voting on the following: FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS COUNTY OF MACOMB STATE OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSITION Shall the Fraser Public Schools, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Fifty-Nine Million Dollars ($59,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, for the purpose of paying for the cost of the following projects: • Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re-furnishing school buildings and other facilities to create a modern learning environment for students and enhancing health, safety, security, and energy conservation; • Acquiring and installing technology equipment and technology infrastructure in school buildings and other facilities; and • Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings and other facilities, erecting an addition to the High School stadium building and the purchase of school buses? Should this proposal be adopted? [ ] YES [ ] NO PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in Roseville must possess the following qualifications on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than 18 years of age; If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Roseville City Clerk, located at 29777 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at (586) 445-5443. Jennifer A. Zelmanski Roseville City Clerk Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office. Published: Eastsider 03/22/2023

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ABOVE: Eastpointe Memorial Library librarian Abby Bond, pictured in the star sweater, shows some embellishments to those attending a scrapbooking event March 16. The next scrapbooking event is scheduled for 2 p.m. April 6. Library staff provide the pages and embellishments, and patrons bring their photos. The library’s address is 15875 Oak Ave. TOP RIGHT: Terry Lucas and Lila Polancih, both from Eastpointe, look over photographs. RIGHT: Eastpointe resident Yula Dortman organizes her pictures. Photos by Donna Dalziel

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While junior forward Anthony Scott and senior guard Terrence Partridge, both all-conference honorable mentions, served as the veteran leaders, injuries opened the door for sophomore guard Todario Payne, freshman guard/ forward Jadarius Payne and sophomore Michael Chude to make an impact early. It was a back-and-forth game throughout the entirety of the contest, with Roseville’s defense rising to the occasion, but turnovers ultimately ended up being the downfall of Roseville’s season as South earned a 49-45 win. It was Roseville’s closest game against South this year, after going 0-2 during the regular season and losing by 10 or more in both games. While the loss had a sour taste for the departing seniors and Boler, there was a wave of excitement for what’s to come for Roseville basketball. “I was upset that we lost because I really like these seniors, but I got really excited the next day thinking about the future,” Boler said. “We got some really good kids in Roseville, and it’s about

keeping them in Roseville.” It all starts with Mosley — not just because he’s the primary ball-handler and a first team all-conference selection, but because he will be the undisputed leader of the team next season. Mosley showed his dominance this season, tallying 24 points in Roseville’s first round 57-54 win in the state tournament over a strong St. Clair Shores Lakeview team. Learning from Partridge, Snowden and Hunter, Mosley will be a strong senior leader alongside Scott in 2024. “I’m ready for it,” Mosley said. “I’m going to lead by example, and I think I can be a coach on the floor next year.” A coach on the floor this year, Snowden was exactly what Roseville’s frontcourt needed to strengthen the defense. Snowden, a University of Wisconsin football commit, entered later in the season after Wisconsin gave the green light to play and made an immediate impact alongside Scott. A leader on the gridiron, Snowden was able to man the court like a defensive back in coverage. “Amare was just vocal; he came into basketball like he had been there

all year,” Boler said. “When we locked down defensively towards the end of the season, it was because of his leadership.” Partridge was battling a knee issue all season but continued to showcase his veteran leadership both on and off the floor. A team captain for Roseville, Partridge will be missed in the backcourt. “Even when he was hurt, he was on the bench cheering the guys on,” Boler said. “At practice, he was teaching the guys plays and the defensive concepts. Terrence was a bright light this year.” Roseville continues to improve each season and will look to be a force in the MAC-Red behind a core of seniors and young talent. A major improvement for Roseville has been keeping the talent at the school, and that continues to be a primary focus for Boler. “When they come to talk to us, they’re excited about looking at the trophy case and seeing what years, and it’s current years, you can see some district trophies,” Boler said. “They’re excited about that, and they think, ‘Hey, maybe we can help get them over the hump.’” Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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HE W T F O E M I R C WEEK •

F THE O E M I R C • NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEEK INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Man robbed at gunpoint

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the area of 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads for an armed robbery that had just occurred at 3:39 p.m. Feb. 12. Police made contact with the caller, who stated that he was meeting up with an acquaintance in the parking lot to give him some money, due to him falling on hard times. When the caller was going through his wallet to give his acquaintance some money, the acquaintance allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded that the caller give him all the money he had on him. The caller then gave the acquaintance all his money, at which point the acquaintance fled the area. The detective bureau was investigating this incident.

Someone pizza’d a vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:20 p.m. Feb. 11, officers were dispatched to the 54000 block of Blue Cloud Drive, near 25 Mile and Jewell roads, for a malicious destruction of property report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that someone had smeared pizza sauce and cheese all over the caller’s vehicle. Police were investigating.

Second person reports vehicle was pizza’d

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 15000 block of Friar Lane, near 24 Mile and Hayes roads, for a malicious destruction of property report at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 11. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that pizza sauce and cheese had been smeared all over her vehicle. The caller stated that the same thing had happened two weeks ago. Police were investigating.

Customer with 6 prior retail fraud convictions allegedly tries to steal items

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:36 p.m. Feb. 19, officers were dispatched to Meijer at 15055 Hall Road for a retail fraud in progress. The caller stated there was a man popping security tags off liquor bottles and placing the bottles in reusable bags. Officers arrived a short time after receiving the call. The suspect now had a cart full of merchandise, and police waited in the parking lot. The suspect exited the store with the cart full of merchandise, at which point, after noticing officers waiting for him in the lot, he turned around and went back inside the store. At that point, officers entered the store and placed the suspect under arrest for retail fraud. The total dollar amount of merchandise that the suspect

attempted to steal was $655.26. The suspect was then transported to the Police Department for booking and lodging. The suspect has six prior retail fraud convictions on his criminal record, police said.

in the area also reported that someone went inside other unlocked vehicles. Detroit police later recovered the Chrysler 300, police said.

Burglary reported at business

Man spotted soliciting

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:19 a.m. on Feb. 26 in the 21000 block of Harper Avenue, a burglary occurred at a business. When officers arrived, they were met with an employee who said he arrived at work and discovered the glass on the back door had been smashed. The owner was on the phone with the employee and said he pulled up a video showing two men entering the business at 6:19 a.m. They reportedly stayed for around 10 seconds before fleeing the scene. The adjacent building also had a window smashed, but the suspects couldn’t get through because it was reinforced with plywood. An employee from that business said the owner would arrive later that day and could get the video footage.

Police interrupt tryst in Equinox

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said a couple was having sexual relations in a white Chevrolet Equinox behind a building along Hayes Road the afternoon of Feb. 18. Police said they saw the parties “shuffling around in the front seat.” Police confirmed that the relations were consensual and told them to cut it out.

Dealership burglary investigated

STERLING HEIGHTS — A burglary was reported at an auto dealership in the 40000 block of Van Dyke Avenue after 3 a.m. Feb. 19. Multiple suspects were witnessed running through the business’s parking lot while wearing masks. When police got there, they saw a window that looked like it had been smashed by a brick. However, police said it didn’t look like the suspects stole anything from the building. Police said the suspects were wearing dark-colored clothes with ski masks, and they reportedly left the building after an alarm sounded. Police added that other nearby businesses, including a tire store, had broken windows too.

Vehicle stolen

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said a Chrysler 300 vehicle was reportedly stolen from a driveway in the 15000 block of Elrond Drive Feb. 19. The vehicle had reportedly last been seen at 2:20 a.m. and was noticed missing at around 7:30 a.m. Police said the vehicle owner said it had been unlocked with the key inside. Police said neighbors

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STERLING HEIGHTS — A presumed homeless man wearing a gray hoodie and dark beanie was reported for soliciting Feb. 18 at the intersection of Hall and Schoenherr roads, and the witness believed that the man had taken narcotics and might fall into traffic. Police said the individual was gone when they arrived.

Medical center reports harassing calls STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a medical center in the 39000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near 17 Mile Road, Feb. 17 after hearing about a harassment incident occurring. Police said they heard that an unknown man reportedly called the center around 50 times and dominated their phone lines. The man also allegedly threatened to appear there. Police said the man called twice while they were there, and police told him not to call again. The man reportedly agreed before yelling at police and hanging up.

Woman arrested for retail fraud

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 20-year-old Harper Woods woman was taken into custody after she allegedly stole a bottle of Detroit City Distillery bourbon valued at $80 from a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at around 3:09 p.m. Feb. 17. A store employee told police the suspect hid the bottle under her jacket and when store employees confronted her, she tried to push past them to flee the scene but was unsuccessful. The employees brought the suspect to the back of the store and contacted police. Police said the suspect could be facing a charge of third-degree retail fraud in connection with the incident.

Resident is victim of check fraud

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A Grosse Pointe Farms woman filed a report with police Feb. 23 after someone fraudulently cashed her check for almost $17,000 for a home generator. The woman told police she mailed the check Jan. 25 to a business’s address in Novi, but the check came back to her. When the woman called the company, she spoke with a male employee with whom she had had previous positive dealings who gave her a different Novi address to send the check to, telling her the business had moved. The woman put the check back in the mail

either Feb. 7 or 8 but realized something had gone wrong when someone else from the company called her to ask her about her payment. The victim learned from her bank that the check had been cashed and endorsed with the signature of someone who was neither the company owner nor the person with whom the woman had spoken on the phone. The suspect could be facing a charge of forgery of checks, police said. The investigation was ongoing.

Stolen vehicle recovered

GROSSE POINTE PARK — An attempted traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen Ford F-150 pickup truck in the area of Mack Avenue and Courville Street at around 9:05 p.m. Feb. 24. Police said they spotted the truck speeding and attempted to pull it over, but the vehicle fled. In the 3000 block of Courville, police said four unknown suspects ran from the vehicle. Police discovered that the truck had been stolen out of Detroit.

Valuables taken from vehicle

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have entered an unlocked 2021 Ram truck while it was parked in the 400 block of Lakeland Street between the hours of 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 and 8 a.m. Feb. 28 and stolen an estimated $50 and two backpacks that contained construction materials and samples.

Driver arrested on warrants

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 23-year-old Warren man in the 100 block of McMillan Road at around 3:26 p.m. Feb. 28 for having a windshield and front windows with such a dark tint that the driver wasn’t visible. The driver also didn’t have insurance, but that wasn’t what led to his arrest. Police said that when they ran the driver’s name through the Law Enforcement Information Network, they discovered that he was wanted on a felony warrant for forgery out of Shelby Township and a felony warrant for fraud out of Eastpointe. He was arrested on the warrants and was slated to be picked up by Shelby Township police.

Tools taken from work truck

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly stole multiple pieces of equipment from a landscaping truck while it was parked in the 300 block of Kercheval Avenue between noon and 12:45 p.m. Feb. 24. Items taken from the driver’s side compartment include two small, top handle Stihl saws; a Stihl backpack leaf blower; and a black Stihl 362 chainsaw. The missing equipment is valued at a total of nearly $4,000.

STEM CAMP TAKES PLACE DURING SPRING BREAK

NOVI — A five-day spring break camp focused on science, technology, engineering and math will be offered 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 27-31 at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. During Camp Invention, campers will create a habitat for a robotic fish, construct a “spacepack,” engineer an “Astro-Arm” device and much more. The cost of the camp is $275. Extended day care is available with the program; it runs 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for an additional $100. Registration ends March 10. To register, visit campinvention.org or call (800) 968-4332.

SHE TOOK A STAND BY KEEPING HER SEAT METRO DETROIT — “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks”

is a film about Parks’ involvement in the civil rights movement, based on the bestselling biography by Jeanne Theoharis of the same title. It was recently screened at the Detroit Institute of Arts to a sold-out audience. “For years, the significance of her moment on the bus was minimized by groups claiming that she was simply tired that day, and just wanted to sit down,” said Elliot Wilhelm, the Detroit Film Theater’s curator of film. “Instead, the documentary demonstrates — factually and eloquently — that Rosa Parks was fully aware of the leadership, strength and humanity that moment embodied, and she continued to demonstrate that dedication to justice, equality and decency for the remainder of her life.” The film was followed by two panel discussions with the film’s executive producer, Soledad O’Brien; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson; American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten; the film’s directors, Yoruba Richen and Johanna Hamilton; and Rosa Parks’ grandnephew, Lonnie McCauley. The screening was co-presented by Soledad O’Brien Productions, the American Federation of Teachers, The League, Freep Film Festival, and Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre.

PROM CLOSET PROJECT TOUR COMING TO MACOMB MALL ROSEVILLE — Sparkle Network Founder Moe Lietz will bring her Prom Closet Project Tour to Macomb Mall from 2:30 to 7 p.m. March 31 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1. Macomb Mall is located at 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. Students set up appointments ahead of time and then come to the mall to search for a prom dress at no cost, along with shoes, jewelry and accessories. Appointments are needed. Those interested can send an email to sparkle.network3@gmail.com. Sparkle Network will send a form back to be completed. A completed form, picture ID and email confirmation are required for the appointment to be considered booked.

Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership members after attending a screening of “The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks” at the DIA: (Left to right) Deb Dorosh, Sheila Strunk, Lisa Morse, Monica Hayman and Ross York. Macomb Art Institute Authority Chair and Treasurer/Secretary of Macomb Cultural & Economic Partnership Ed Bruley said, “We were thankful we could bring 48 people to see the film in the evening, thanks to the DIA and the millage.” The Detroit Institute of Arts millage was on the ballot in March of 2020 and asked voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to renew the previous 10-year millage that provided free admission, transportation to the museum and other services to residents in the tricounty area.

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