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Protesters want Eastpointe council to recognize Pride Month BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — When Sara Waldecker was a freshman at East Detroit High School — now Eastpointe High School — she realized she was bisexual. “I kept it a secret at the time,” the St. Clair Shores resident said. “I’m terrified someone in that high school or (Eastpointe) Middle School are (currently) going through the same (expletive) I went through.” Waldecker, 39, was among approximately 80 people carrying rainbow flags and wearing Pride T-shirts who on the evening of June 28 attended a Pride Protest in front of Eastpointe City Hall, located at 23200 Gratiot Ave. Eastpointe resident Timothy Kniaz, there with his husband, Nick Gevedon, organized the event after a resolution to declare June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the city failed. “The protest is to show everybody what love is about. This is a great show of solidarity,” Kniaz said. “We need to start making this city more uniform. Let your gay flags fly.” The Eastpointe Pride Protest was held on the 54-year anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which began June 28, 1969, when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The raid sparked a riot among bar patrons and neighborhood residents. “They fought back for six days,” Kniaz said. “That led to

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EASTPOINTE — Although school is out for summer vacation, the Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education has been busy. At the June 26 Board of Education meeting, the school board approved the hires of three new administrative positions. With a 7-0 vote, Russell Ball was approved to become the new K-12 athletics and activities director. “Russell has completed one year with us here in Eastpointe Community Schools and, in that time, stepped up in his leadership of physical education at Eastpointe Middle School, stepped up and took on some coaching roles for us,” Superintendent Christina Gibson said. “I would be remiss if I didn’t say that Russell Ball blew away the field in the interview process and was far and away the best

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School board approves 2023 amended, 2024 original budgets BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — At the June 26 Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting, the school board approved both the 2022-23 final amended budget and the 2023-24 original budget.

District Executive Director of Business and Operations Robert Carlesso presented both budgets during a board workshop held directly prior to the regular school board meeting. He began the workshop presenting the 2022-23 final amended budget. “We had a budget last year at this time, which was the 2023 original budget. That

was based on a number of assumptions at that time,” Carlesso said. “Now this updates it for our known activities that we have throughout the year.” According to Carlesso’s presentation, revenues in the general fund — the district’s main fund — in the 2022-23 final amended budget were $45,879,013. Revenue is

money the district receives and includes local, state and federal dollars, grants, the Macomb County enhancement millage and other sources. “This reflects our actual number of pupils, which was 2,202. In the original budget, we estimated 2,179. When I did the original See BUDGETS on page 5A

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SELFRIDGE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF AERIAL REFUELING BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — When military planes roar by for a flyover, onlookers usually spot some of the U.S. Air Force’s fastest and flashiest jets. But on June 27, two unsung heroes of military aviation took off from Selfridge Air National Guard Base for a statewide tour in their honor. The two KC-135 Stratotankers took off on a foggy and smoke-filled morning in late June for a nearly three-hour flight, buzzing by Michigan landmarks and communities in recognition of 100 years of in-flight refueling. Joined by two A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” attack jets, the KC-135s showcased in-flight refueling across the state as part of a nationwide celebration of in-flight refueling’s centenary. “On June 27, (1923) the Army Air Corps delivered fuel gravity-fed from one airplane to another airplane,” said Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Graves, group senior enlisted leader of the 127th Wing’s air refueling group. On that date 100 years ago, 1st Lt. Virgil Hine and 1st Lt. Frank W. Seifert made

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budget, I estimated $9,050 per pupil. We ended up getting $9,150 per pupil,” Carlesso said. “I was a little bit conservative. You’ll see we have a little bit of a surplus coming at the end of the year.” Per pupil funding, also known as the foundation allowance, is what the district receives from the state for each student. The 2022-2023 final amended budget listed the district’s expenditures at $45,371,937. Expenditures are the district’s expenses and include employee salaries and benefits; central, athletic and community services; pupil transportation; and operations and maintenance costs. “We have an operating surplus for the year of $500,000, meaning our sources of revenue are greater than our expenditures,” Carlesso said. The district’s fund balance in the 2022-2023 final amended budget was $11,748,930. “It’s 25.89%. This is a really strong fund balance. We need to keep about 11% or 12% in fund equity in order to avoid borrowing,” Carlesso said. A fund balance works like a savings ac-

count and can be used for emergencies, including loss in enrollment during the school year, or for an unexpected capital project, such as a roof replacement. When presenting the general fund of the 2023-2024 original budget, Carlesso reminded the school board that the state has not yet determined its budget. “We don’t know exactly what we will be receiving as far as our foundation allowance, so I had to make some assumptions,” Carlesso said. “From spring to next fall, I anticipate we’ll drop 100 pupils. Foundation allowance — I used $9,550, which is an increase of $400 over last year. There’s rumors that might be a little higher again. We’ll see.” Because he carried over money from last year’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, Carlesso said the grant money will be “about the same” for the next school year. The 2023-2024 original budget has revenues and expenditures in the same amount of $45,916,552. During the regular school board meeting, the 2022-2023 amended budget passed with a 7-0 vote. The 2023-2024 original budget also passed 7-0. During the vote, Trustee Mary Hall-Rayford voted yes and added “with a contingency” to her vote. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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EASTPOINTE — Three local organizations have come together to help others. Let Me See Your Hands, Lift Up a Child and the Bettye Harris Foundation will hold an Eastpointe Community Baby Shower from noon to 4 p.m. July 22 at Gianna House, located at 21357 Redmond Ave. Organizers will distribute diapers, baby wipes, onesie outfits and more. At press time, 77 people had registered for the event, and organizers are hoping to be able to help 100 attendees. For more information regarding how to register, call (313) 384-7262 or (313) 686-9845.

Van transportation available ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Van transportation from the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grants program is available for Eastpointe and Roseville residents who are 55 years or older or are disabled and have no other means of transportation. The buses run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The boundaries are Eight Mile Road to 15 Mile Road; Jefferson Avenue to Hoover Road, and Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit. All rides cost $1 each way. It is curb-to-curb service. No same-day rides can be scheduled. The scheduling phone lines are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Callers should indicate when scheduling rides if they use wheel chairs. For rides, Eastpointe residents can call (586) 445-5085, and Roseville residents can call (586) 445-5482.

Magical event coming to library EASTPOINTE — Baffling Bill the Magician for Kids will appear at 6 p.m. July 19 at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave. The event is for all ages. Register at the library or call (586) 445-5096.

City addresses water bill fraud concerns ROSEVILLE — Roseville City Manager Ryan Monroe issued a news release July 5 to inform residents of potential fraud involving their water bills. According to city officials, several residents have reported that they received text messages indicating that they had delinquent water bills. The text messages also provided information regarding how to send payments to settle the delinquent bills. In the news release, Monroe said the Roseville Water Department does not contact residents by text message regarding delinquent water bills. In addition, the Roseville Water Department will not send out a text message with a link for payment. If residents have questions or concerns about a water bill, they are encouraged to contact the Water Billing Office at (586) 445-5460.

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DETROIT — At press time, swimmers and volunteers were preparing for the fifth annual Swim Across America-Motor City Mile scheduled for July 7 on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. A 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim and a half-mile swim were scheduled. Swim Across America-Motor City Mile benefits cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where roughly 500 researchers are working to prevent cancer, improve outcomes for patients and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. One participant, Julie Brabbs, pictured right with her husband Steve, is the chief administrative officer at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Brabbs also is a cancer patient and currently raised $14,232 for cancer research with more donations expected. Brabbs, 56, of Ann Arbor, is currently being treated with Keytruda, which is an immunotherapy cancer treatment that was funded and created in a Swim Across America lab at Johns Hopkins University. For more information on Swim Across America, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

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MACOMB COUNTY — Registration is open for summer Macomb Organization for Retiree Enrichment classes at Macomb Community College. Each course is taught by subject matter experts and lasts approximately two hours with up to 30 minutes reserved for a question-and-answer period. MORE members can choose from two class packages: three classes and/or excursions for $27 or five classes and/or excursions for $45. There are additional fees for three of the excursions. Classes include “A Tribute to Edsel and Eleanor Clay Ford” July 24; “Al Kaline’s Last Bat Boy” July 27; “Electric Vehicles, Why and Why Not” July 31; “Isle Royale: Island Wilderness” Aug. 1; and “Michigan Beer: A Heady History” Aug. 4. Classes begin at 10 a.m. Excursions include the Eleanor and Edsel Ford House tour at 1 p.m. July 25; the fire training and academy tour and nature hike at 10 a.m. Aug. 3; and the Belle Isle tour and picnic at 10 a.m. Aug. 7. All courses will be held at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College in Clinton Township at 44575 Garfield Road. The excursions will be on-site. For additional information or to register, email MORE@macomb.edu.

James and Hackel talk about defense, auto industries BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

DETROIT — In a time where finances are all over the headlines, two of the region’s most prominent politicians took time in late June to discuss the state of Macomb County’s economy. U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joined Michigan business leaders for the “State of the Economy” forum in Detroit on June 26, held at the offices of law firm Butzel Long and sponsored by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The two elected leaders addressed the county’s defense and transportation industries. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, James expressed interest in securing a new fighter program for Selfridge Air National Guard Base. “When you look at the degradation of our fighting force here in Michigan — the A-10 Warthog, that fighter mission is being run off — we need to make sure that we have a fighter to replace it here,” James said. “We’re going to lose not only the economic impact but the likelihood of getting another fighter here. We cannot allow that to happen.” Currently home to KC-135 aerial refuting and A-10 attack jet missions, local officials have been trying to secure a fighter mission as the U.S. Air Force remains on track to eliminate its A-10 programs. A recent attempt to secure a training school for foreign F-35 fighter jet pilots failed earlier

Carl M. Levin ship commissioned into U.S. Navy DETROIT/BALTIMORE — On June 24, at the Port of Baltimore, in Maryland, the USS Carl M. Levin was commissioned into the U.S. Navy. The ship is named for Carl Levin, a lifelong Detroiter, former U.S. senator, and former chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. Levin died in 2021 at the age of 87. The Carl M. Levin was built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The USS Carl M. Levin (DDG-120) is a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer, the 70th overall for the class. The vessel was launched May 16, 2021, and delivered to the U.S. Navy Jan. 26, 2023. The ship will transit to her homeport at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, in Hawaii, following commissioning. In peacetime and in wartime, the multi-mission ships conduct a variety of operations that provide a number of warfighting capabilities against threats in the air, on the surface and below the surface, according to the Navy. Levin served in the U.S. Senate from 1979 until his retirement in 2015. He served on several committees during his years of service. Prior to that, he served on the Detroit City Council, including the office of president. Footage of the commission ceremony can be viewed on YouTube by typing in the words “USS Carl Levin Commissions in Baltimore.”

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the Queer Liberation Movement and created Pride Month.” At the May 16 Eastpointe City Council meeting, Council member Cardi DeMonaco Jr. requested to add the resolution as an agenda item for adoption. DeMonaco read the resolution aloud at the meeting, which Council member Harvey Curley supported. DeMonaco and Curley voted in favor of the resolution while Mayor Pro Tem Rob Baker and Council member Stacy CobbMuñiz voted against the measure. Mayor Monique Owens was absent. Because it was a 2-2 vote, the motion failed. At the protest, DeMonaco read the resolution. The resolution urged residents to recognize the contributions made by LGBTQ+ community members and to appreciate the importance of equality and freedom. “This is a great turnout. I put the resolution forth because I thought it was a strong statement,” DeMonaco said. “The resolution states we supported the LGBTQ+ community.” Married couple Kat, 46, and Nicola Strong, 38, of Eastpointe, spoke publicly at the protest. Kat Strong didn’t think the protest would change Cobb-Muñiz’s and Baker’s minds, but she said it might encourage residents to pay closer attention to candidates running for public office. “I think it will help guide them to vote for the right people,” said Kat Strong, wearing a Pride button that read “Proud Wife.”

“This decision is not only discriminatory, but also goes against the values of our community. It sends a message we are not valued or accepted in our community, which can lead to feelings of isolation and discrimination.” Married couple William and Jessica Smith, of Eastpointe, held onto a pride flag together while at the rally. “I’m all about inclusion,” William Smith, 60, said. “My husband happens to be male,” said Jessica Smith, 47, who is pansexual. “We believe human rights are human rights. They should be represented in the city that calls itself a ‘family town.’” In past years, Baker abstained from voting on holding a Pride Month. At the June 6 City Council meeting, Baker commented on his “no” vote on this year’s resolution. “I find it interesting that the assumption is that there was either religious beliefs or personal feelings. I can’t speak for anybody else. I myself did not give a religious belief. I did not give a personal bias or opinion about any of it,” Baker said. “I’ve never taken a stance against anybody. I’ve always stated to treat everybody with love, kindness and respect,” Baker said. “I’ve supported the personal and political endeavors of some members that identify as part of the LGBT community. One thing I never do is ask what your identity is. I never ask what your sexual orientation is. It’s not my business. Those are matters of intimacy between the parties involved. “There were people that I’ve had conversations with within the LGBTQ commuSee PRIDE on page 15A

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Mayoral candidates, school bond on August primary ballot in Eastpointe In the Eastsider’s coverage area, Eastpointe voters in the Aug. 8 primary will each vote for one candidate for mayor, and the top two votegetters will advance to the general election in November. Voters residing within the Eastpointe Community Schools district will also decide whether to approve a bond proposal. To read the Eastsider’s story about the bond proposal, which was published in the May 24 issue, visit candgnews.com/news/elections. Voters who reside in the South Lake Schools district also have a bond proposal on the ballot. Find more information about the proposal at solake.org. There is no primary election this year in Roseville. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. The answers are printed verbatim except where material is omitted due to personal attacks or items we know to be false or that are blatant misrepresentations. (I) denotes an incumbent.

Eastpointe Mayor Four candidates are running for one four-year term. Each voter will select one candidate Aug. 8, and the two candidates with the highest vote totals will advance to the general election in November.

Stacy Cobb-Muñiz

Age: 50 Occupation: Eastpointe City Councilwoman Municipality of residence: Eastpointe For how long: 10 years Online campaign information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= 100091952627435&mibextid=ZbWKwL Education: Dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Psychology and Sociology, Spring Arbor University, 1994 Juris Doctor in Law, Wayne State University Law School, 2000 Master of Arts in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wayne State University, 2001 Previously and currently held elected offices: Appointed Eastpointe City Council January 2023. Top goals: It is imperative that the narrative of Cobb-Muñiz Eastpointe is transformed to reflect the true heart of its hard-working citizens and deep roots as a family town. We can effectuate the positive trajectory of this Macomb County gateway gem

through increased community engagement in city government, continued assertive and progressive development of our infrastructure, and increased economic development. Additionally, we must maintain prioritizing community safety, continued promotion of sound fiscal policies, and delivery of quality services.

Mary Hall-Rayford

Age: 71 Occupation: Retired Educator Municipality of residence: Eastpointe, MI For how long: 11 years Online campaign information: votehallrayford.com Education: BA Sociology and English; MAT English and Speech, ABD towards Ph.D, English And Special Education Previously and currently held elected offices: Currently –ECS School Board Trustee Top goals: My top goal is to create an environment in which the community can be unified and involved in Hall-Rayford the decision-making processes of the city, to make this an authentic family town, treating all with dignity and respect.

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

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Age: 39 Occupation: Adjunct Professor(Macomb County Community College), Best-Selling of Author (“Mom, What’s A Mayor?” and Public Speaker Municipality of residence: Eastpointe, Michigan (Macomb County) For how long: 12 years Online campaign information: N/A Education: Harvard University (Executive Leadership) and Madonna University (Bachelors Science/Criminal Justice) Previously and currently held elected offices: Councilwoman (2017-2019) Mayor (2019-present) Top goals: To ensure public safety by implementing crime prevention strategies and increase community policing. Promote sustainability and resilience by using renewable energy and improve waste management. Continuing to improve our infrastructure in connection to reducing lead pipes. Owens Enhance the quality of life by supporting education and healthcare services that impact the well-being of the community. To implement policies that address disparities both social and economic. Implement initiatives to increase community involvement and inclusivity.

Eastpointe Community Schools School Building and Site Bond Proposal Shall the Eastpointe Community Schools, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirty-Six Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($36,415,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of paying for the cost of the following projects: • Remodeling school buildings for safety by equipping and re-equipping (including equipping and re-equipping for technology) school buildings with security and safety features including the construction of secure vestibules at the Middle and High School properties. • Improving sites for constructing thereon of parking lots, drives and drainage, including traffic flow renovations and pickup and drop-off lanes.

• Preparing, developing and improving sites, including sites for school district buildings. • Preparing, developing and improving sites and remodeling and equipping thereon of playgrounds, playfields and athletic fields and renovating the High School track and facilities. • Remodeling, equipping and re-equipping (including equipping and re-equipping for technology) all school district buildings including the culinary arts facility. The maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twenty-five (25) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 1.95 mills (which is equal to $1.95 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a 0 mill net increase over the prior year’s levy; and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire each series of bonds is 3.02 mills annually ($3.02 per $1,000 of taxable value). The school district does not expect to borrow from the State School Bond Qualification and Loan Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The total amount of qualified bonds currently outstanding is $7,485,000.00 The total amount of qualified loans currently outstanding is $0.00. (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)

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candidate for this opportunity.” Staff member Lisa Petrella is now the director of curriculum and instruction, after the board voted 7-0 to approve the recommendation. With a 6-1 vote, the school board approved Brandy Croce as director of student support services. Trustee Mary Hall-Rayford voted no on the motion and opened discussion with a question. “If a person is not certified to teach special ed, how do we justify them being placed as a director over those who do?” Hall-Rayford asked. According to Gibson, there are certain titles within the Michigan Department of Education ranks that require certain certifications. “The director of student support services title oversees the entire body of the work,” Gibson said before asking out-

going Executive Director of Student Support Services Lori Rush to add her input. “Included in student support services is more than special education. That office supervises the work of all the medical situations with students, making sure that they have medical plans,” Rush said. “We support the social-emotional needs of students with our atrisk social workers and our special ed social workers. Ball Petrella There’s a lot more than just special education in that department. It’s also the supervision of our process for Section 504.” Section 504 refers to federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities that receive federal money. “This candidate the team has chosen has worked in our office for a full year,” Rush said. “We have done extensive

training to make sure that she has a really solid foundation. She has a real strong knowledge of who to go to, to help support those questions that she will have.” Before the vote, President Jon Gruenberg asked, “There is no legal requirement that they have to be a certified special education teacher in order to hold that position?” “There is not,” Rush said. At the meeting, Gibson spent a few minutes acknowledging Rush, who is leaving the district to take a part-time position with the Macomb Intermediate School DisCroce trict. “Lori began her career here eight and a half years ago and walked into a myriad of special education state complaints, helped to resolve all of those as well as develop manuals, processes, procedures so our department is in amazing shape,” Gibson said. “I’d like to take this opportunity to humbly thank Lori Rush for her service here.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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JULY 13

Booked for the Evening: Show and tell something you’ve been reading, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free and no registration, rosevillelibrary.org

JULY 16

Free pancakes and worship: Breakfast from 9:3010:15 a.m., outdoor service by Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene to follow, Huron Park, 25979 Kelly Road in Roseville, metronaz.org/worship-in-the-park

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Music of the Motor City: Featuring pianist David Rodgers playing hits of 1960s, history of songs and trivia, 2-3 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free and no registration, rosevillelibrary.org

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Euchre Night + More: 6-8 p.m. every first Saturday of month, Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, bring finger foods to share (drinks provided), metronaz.org/adult-ministry-events Mystery Book Club: Discussion of crime novels every third Thursday of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rosevillelibrary.org

Fire & Ice Show: Free kids program with Mad Science, 2-3 p.m., also interactive robotics demonstrations by Armada Pi-Gears, 1-4 p.m., Macomb Mall - East Court, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, shopmacombmall.com/events

JULY 19

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

JULY 22

Thursday Nights Under the Lights: Live music from 7-9 p.m. (venue open 5-9:30 p.m.), Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 (Svnth Son) and Oct. 5 (Mojo Filter Band), The Alley at Erin Commons, 28349 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, roseville-mi.gov

Zumba Fitness: 6:30-7:30 p.m., outdoor at Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free and no registration, rosevillelibrary.org Eastpointe Community Baby Shower: Organizers to distribute diapers, baby wipes, onesie outfits and more, noon-4 p.m., Gianna House, 21357 Redmond Ave., (313) 384-7262 or (313) 686-9845

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lemonade, 7:30 p.m., “Back to the Future” July 18 at Rotary Park, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” Aug. 15 at Huron Park and “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971) Sept. 19 at Dooley Park, all in Roseville, roseville-mi.gov Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups St. Clair Shores Farmers Market: 5-9 p.m. select Thursdays (July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. select Sundays (July 23, Aug. 27

and Sept. 24), Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, scsmi. net/877/Farmers-Market Kidney PATH (Personal Action Toward Health): Eightweek workshop for individuals and families affected by chronic kidney disease, classes run 6-8 p.m. July 12-Aug. 30, virtual and free, nkfm.org/KPATH Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999

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the first in-flight refuel by running gas down a hose from their DH-4B biplane to another DH-4B on a flight from Los Angeles to San Diego. Though the six-hour flight proved refueling could be done, another flight was made on October 25, 1923, from Lumas, Washington to Tijuana, Mexico, in order to prove in-flight refueling could extend flight distances. A fatal accident a month later stopped in-flight refueling operations for about five years, but refueling resumed for demonstrations in 1928 and were fully embraced by the Air Force in 1948 to support the Strategic Air Command. The first in-flight refueling planes were stationed at Selfridge in 1959 with the KC-97 Stratofreighter being flown by the 4045th Air Refueling Wing and the 500th Air Refueling Wing into the 1960s. The 127th Wing’s 171st Air Refueling Squadron began operating KC-135s in 2007. The 127th Wing’s KC-135s feature five crew members, including one pilot and boom operator. The operators are the ones who handle the job of moving the fuel from plane to plane. The mission of refueling planes in-air has become an essential part of the Air Force, giving equipment based in far and remote locations the ability to be utilized around the world. “It’s aerial refueling that really expands our Air Force’s power,” said 1st Lt. Jacob Hargrove, a KC-135 pilot. “Without it we are severely crippled. We are the true force multiplier, doing so as a deterrence against our enemies and it really does boost our allies in doing such things.” Planning for KC-135 flights begins well in advance of the mission and starts by examining expected weather conditions, planning routes, determining fuel loads and coordinating with the other receiving squadrons. Maintenance squadrons are also making sure planes are running as expected and operations support squadrons help with coordination between pilots. KC-135 pilots begin their training by learning how to fly within 10 feet of other planes with further training focusing on in-air stability and managing the fuel being passed. Boom operators begin on simulators before moving onto a series of test flights over six months.

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this year, but the base recently unveiled a new hangar for servicing fighter jets. Hackel shared news about a runway reconfiguration that could make Selfridge a more attractive destination for a future fighter jet mission by shifting the runway north to reduce the base’s effect on a residential neighborhood. Moving into the automotive part of the discussion, Hackel spoke about how the county is improving its infrastructure. He said one such way of doing that is by building high-tech road corridors. “We have the most connected corridors than any other county, not only in the state of Michigan, but I dare say the entire country,” Hackel said. “We started years ago when they started implementing some of the technology for cameras to visualize what’s happening on our roads.” The potential of the connected corridors includes changing traffic light patterns in real time and notifying drivers of obstacles ahead of them. James focused his remarks on the auto industry, expressing a disinterest at emissions regulations set to impact cars for model year 2027 and his disappointment toward the industry for not aggressively opposing them. The White House is directing companies to have at least half of all passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030, and all mediumduty and heavy-duty vehicles sold in 2040, be “zero emission,” and James in particular took issue with the penalties for noncompliance. “The penalties that will happen between when this regulation

nity in opposition of the Pride Month resolution. There are some that are in favor of it. Which way do I lean on that? Who do I favor on that one?” Baker said. “People who are in favor of it want you to vote ‘yes’ on it. People who are not in favor of it want you to vote ‘no.’ My thing was to try to not offend anyone, and I abstained but there were members who said they don’t like the abstention and said they would rather have a ‘no’ vote than an abstention.” Attempts to reach Cobb-Muñiz for comment were unsuccessful. Because the protest was visible from Gratiot Avenue, many drivers passing by honked their horns at the crowd. A few hostile comments from passersby also were made. Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education Trustee Mary Hall-Rayford and Eastpointe resident Michael Klinefelt, whose mom is Michigan Sen. Veronica Klinefelt, D-Eastpointe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ+ community during the protest. Hall-Rayford and Klinefelt are running for Eastpointe mayor in the Aug. 8 primary, as are Owens and Cobb-Muñiz. The top two vote-getters will compete for the position of mayor in the Nov. 7 general election. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 4981045.

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U.S. Rep. John James and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel spoke to Michigan business professionals in Detroit about the defense industry and auto industry on June 26. goes into effect … will result in $90 billion (in) additional costs to the industry, and that’s not including an additional $9 billion in penalties,” James said. “If you take a look at the nearly $100 billion that would be through the enactment of this regulation at the end of that model year, it is the government taking a punitive approach to businesses.” James also expressed skepticism at the focus on electrification as a substitute for gas-powered cars, stating his desire for “an all-theabove energy approach” for future cars. “I have a hybrid; I have nothing against an ‘all-the-above’ energy approach,” James said. “If you want a battery car, get a battery car, but forcing people into one thing or another and then penalizing our job creators for noncompliance on a short or nearly impossible timeline is a recipe for disaster.”

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STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, June 9 upon hearing that suspected shoplifting was in progress. A repeat offender was reported to be putting items such as kids Nike clothing in a cart. The suspect was described as tall and in his 50s or 60s. He reportedly had a salt-and-pepper beard and four missing front teeth. He was reportedly accompanied by a woman wearing a bandana and a tie-dyed shirt. Police waited for the individuals to leave the store and reportedly saw the woman leave from the north entrance and get inside the red Ford Taurus she had arrived in. Then the man reportedly came out of the store with a full shopping court, headed to the Taurus and started unloading merchandise into it. Police contacted the man, but he allegedly tried to run away. Police said they pursued him and eventually found him hiding under a parked vehicle. Although police ordered him not to run away, he allegedly did so again. When police reportedly caught up to him, they demanded he stop, but he allegedly said “no” and ran westward, crossing Schoenherr Road. Police said they finally arrested him for first-degree retail fraud after he crossed the street. Police said the suspect stole 41 items of merchandise worth a total of $1,458. Police also investigated the Taurus and said that, besides the one woman, there were two more female individuals in the car who never went inside the Kohl’s. Police said they released the three females.

Retail fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:18 p.m. on June 19, a report was made of a retail fraud that occurred on the same day at 1:30 p.m. in the 23000 block of Greater Mack Avenue. According to the report, an officer received a police run for an earlier retail fraud. Upon arrival at the stated location, the officer was met by a 19-yearold man who said an unknown woman walked out of the store at approximately 1:30 p.m. with an EGO Power Generator. The man stated the store was busy and he was mixing paint some time before 1:30 p.m. The woman entered the store, selected an EGO generator, placed it in her cart, and continued to the front of the store. There she removed it from the cart and exited the store, passing all points of purchase and making no attempt to pay for the generator. The man stated the theft was captured on the video security system. He was advised to keep the video and place it on a thumb drive.

Man found guilty of criminal sexual conduct with stepchild

ROSEVILLE — A 37-year-old Detroit man was found guilty in mid-June in Macomb County Circuit Court of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Following a four-day jury trial that ended June 16, Dewon Henderson was found guilty of the two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13, defendant over 17. In December 2021, Henderson sexually assaulted his stepchild in a Roseville hotel, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office stated in a press release. Henderson is scheduled for sentencing Aug. 2 in front of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Kathryn Viviano. “This guilty verdict marks a significant triumph for justice and a resounding message to sexual assault survivors that their voices will be heard,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement. “It is our duty to fight for justice, to protect the vulnerable, and to hold perpetrators accountable for their reprehensible actions. This verdict is a step forward in creating a safer society, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to pursuing justice for all survivors.” Joshua Jones, Henderson’s attorney, declined to comment.

Customer attempts to use counterfeit money

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a convenience store in the 15000 block of 22 Mile Road, near Hayes Road, for a counterfeiting report at 8:15 p.m. June 10. An employee stated that someone had tried to pay using a counterfeit $20 bill. When the employee told the suspect that the bill was counterfeit, the suspect left the store. The clerk then went outside to take a photo of the suspect’s license plate, at which point the suspect slapped the cellphone out of the clerk’s hand. The suspect then fled in his vehicle. The detective bureau was investigating the incident.

Banned hospital patient returns

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 50-year-old Detroit man was issued a trespassing ticket after police said he went to Corewell Health, Beaumont Grosse Pointe, on June 22, despite the fact that he had previously been banned from the hospital. However, a police report states that the suspect was accidentally scheduled for surgery at the hospital. Police were called to the hospital after the suspect refused to leave. He departed from the property after he was given the trespassing ticket, police said.

Canine fans push for Gordonsetter as Michigan’s state dog While each state has its unique official designations — state flowers, mottos and insects — many people are surprised to learn that only 13 states have a state dog. It’s estimated that approximately two-thirds of American households, tallying up to around 65 million, are dog owners. The pet advice website known as The Pampered Pup recently conducted a poll of 3,000 respondents to find out their preferred breed if given the opportunity to vote for an official state dog. Michiganders opted for the Gordon setter. In second place, Michigan residents voted for the Labrador retriever, while their third-place pick was the American Eskimo dog.

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METRO DETROIT — Girl Scouts is about more than selling cookies, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are here to prove that. More than 300 Metro Detroit girls were recognized for their commitment to community and creating positive change in the world during the GSSEM’s annual High Honor Award Reception June 25. Nisha Singhi, from Bloomfield Hills, pictured, took home the prestigious 2023 Young Woman of Distinction Award for her project about the detrimental impact of released balloons on wildlife, marine life, natural resources and the economy. Singhi spent more than 170 hours on The Balloon Project, which resulted in policy changes at the local and statewide levels. The Bloomfield Hills City Commission and International Academy in Bloomfield Hills adopted policies banning the release and litter of balloons. At the state level, she worked with former state Rep. Mari Manoogian to introduce House Bill 5373 and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow to introduce Senate Bill 0675. “The High Honors Awards highlights the remarkable young women of GSSEM who embody everything that Girl Scouts stands for — programming that develops young women of the utmost courage and confidence who have the character, skills and relationships to make real changes in their communities,” said GSSEM CEO Monica Woodson. “As we honor this year’s class of outstanding Girl Scouts, we recognize their extraordinary achievements and the profound difference they can make in the lives of others. They are the driving force behind a brighter future for all, and we are proud to celebrate this moment with them, their families and their troops.”

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