Charges announced in Eastpointe school threat
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI & MARIA ALLARD
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EASTPOINTE — A juvenile has been charged with making terrorist threats after she allegedly called into her school multiple
times declaring that she would commit a mass shooting.
The original incident occurred early in the afternoon Aug. 29, when a staff member at Eastpointe High School reportedly received multiple threatening phone calls from an unknown female sus-
pect who sounded like a teenager.
During the first call, the suspect allegedly asked for permission to have two students released from school, claiming a relative was sick in the hospital.
But when asked to identify herself, she reportedly made a
threat to shoot the caller and other students at the school, mentioning that she lives close by before hanging up. The suspect is said by police to have called back and made similar threats multiple times in a short period of time.
Eastpointe police said they
immediately got involved, with road patrol officers, detectives and operatives with the Special Investigation Unit all at the scene, securing the school. Meanwhile, police said they used the phone number to identify the suspect, a 16-year-
Students
go
‘gaga’
over new game that Eagle Scout built
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — There’s a new game in town, and the students at Kaiser Elementary in Roseville Community Schools have gone “gaga” over it.
The popular activity of playing gaga was made possible at the school when Roseville High School junior Lucas Sides made a wooden pit specifically for the students to play the game.
Sides, a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 1407 out of St. Margaret of Scotland in St. Clair Shores, built the gaga pit as his project to become an Eagle Scout.
The Eagle Scout project is the final requirement to obtain the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America organization. There are many steps to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, includ-
Roseville High School junior Lucas Sides, third from left, made a gaga pit for the students at Kaiser Elementary School as his Eagle Scout project.
Pictured with him and Kaiser Elementary School
Principal Kelly Grider are fourth grade students, from left, Gracie Farley, Carsyn Eaton, Jason Walker, and Aubrie Ballard.
Photo by
Patricia O’Blenes
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Roseville residents begin receiving free rain barrels
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — As part of a Macomb County pilot program, interested Roseville residents have begun receiving free rain barrels.
The county’s Public Works Department initiated the program. Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller presented two residents with barrels at a ceremony Sept. 12.
Samantha Russell, a sculptor who moved to the city in February, was one of the residents who received a barrel.
“Well, I love free and I love the environment,” Russell said at the event. “Seeing the city roll out an initiative that helps residents be able to protect the environment is beautiful.”
Dawn Bielawski also received one of the barrels. She’s a freelance editor and small business owner who’s lived in the city since 1996.
“I’m an avid gardener. I like to grow heirloom vegetables and flowers, so I’m really excited to have a rain barrel to help with that and also protect the lakes,” Bielawski said.
See BARRELS on page 18A
Roseville approves proposal to build splash pad
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ROSEVILLE — While summer is nearing a close, next summer is already looking up in Roseville’s Rotary Park.
At the Roseville City Council’s Sept. 10 meeting, the council selected Rain Drop Inc.’s proposal to build a splash pad. The Ohio-based company will construct the splash pad for $336,123. Coun-
cil approved the project with a 6-0 vote. Councilwoman Jan Haggerty was excused from the meeting.
The money for the project will come from voter-approved bond funds. The splash pad is part of a variety of projects the city is funding after last November’s election. Other improvement projects funded by the bond include updates to the city’s fire stations, the South East Regional Emergency Services Authority building, the Department of
Public Services, the library and city hall. Roseville Controller John Walters said the bond is coming in two phases totaling $20 million. The first phase of bond money, for $12 million, was received in late June. Walters said the splash pad will be the first big purchase with the bond money. Other improvements in the first phase are set to include improvements to the city’s two fire stations and the SERESA building. The second
See SPLASH PAD on page 16A
Photo by Nick Powers
Members of the Roseville City Council and Department of Public Services pose for a picture with residents Dawn Bielawski, fourth from left, and Samantha Russell, third from right. In between Bielawski and Russell is Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, whose department headed up the program.
CARAVAN CRUISE
On Sept. 7, the Competition Corvette Club of Michigan gathered for its 2024 Fall Cruise 2.0. The police-escorted, Corvette-only caravan drove from Genesis Chevrolet in Eastpointe to Stahls Auto Collection in New Baltimore. The Competition Corvette Club of Michigan raises funds for local charities. For more information, visit its website at corvetteclubmi.com.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
Officials give bond project update at Eastpointe school board meeting
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — While several bond projects are underway in Eastpointe Community Schools, decisions still need to be made on other future construction projects.
At the Sept. 9 Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting, district Executive Director of Business and Operations Robert Carlesso presented a bond overview.
In August 2023, ECS passed a $36.4 million bond issue to fund building improvements across the district. A bond proposal is developed by the school district and presented to the voters for approval. When a bond proposal passes, the bonds are sold in the capital markets at a date determined by the district, a financial adviser and an underwriter. Upon closing, funds generated from the bond sale are deposited in the district’s construction fund and are available to spend for completion of the projects contemplated in the bond proposal.
The first series of the ECS bond was sold in February 2024 for $20 million, and $14.8 million is being spent now on current projects. The projects underway include var-
ious mechanical improvements at Bellview, Crescentwood and Forest Park elementary schools for $8.2 million. Another $3 million is being used for classroom renovations at the district’s four elementary schools, including Pleasantview.
A total of $1 million is being utilized for site improvements at Forest Park, including resurfacing the parking lot and fixing drainage issues. Carlesso said that $121,000 was used for asbestos abatement at all four elementary schools.
“In preparation for a lot of this work, we had to get it abated by an environmental contractor,” Carlesso said. “They checked for asbestos and removed any asbestos that was there before the work had begun.”
Another $700,000 has been set aside for renovations at the Eastpointe High School swimming pool. An additional $500,000 for the renovations of the pool will come from state aid dollars.
“Our construction management and architectural fees are a percentage of the bid work that goes out, so that’s estimated at $1.8 million,” Carlesso said.
The remaining bond money will be used possibly in one or two issuances.
Suspect in Roseville road rage shooting arraigned
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — The suspect in what police say was a road rage shooting was arraigned in the 39th District Court Sept. 13. Roseville police state in a Sept. 13 press release that Carlos Emanuel HernandezAcosta, a 37-year-old Detroit resident, shot at and struck another driver at 5:40 a.m. Aug. 30. The driver who was shot reportedly told police that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident that started near eastbound Interstate 94 at around Eight Mile Road or Nine Mile Road. The release states that police believe Hernandez-Acosta fired the first shot near Nine Mile Road and continued to follow the other driver, who exited Interstate 696 at Groesbeck Highway. Hernandez-Acosta pulled up and continued firing his gun at the other driver, hitting him once, near Hayes and 11 Mile roads, Roseville police said.
Hernandez-Acosta allegedly changed
vehicles after the incident and went to work, according to a Sept. 17 press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Roseville police press release did not comment on the condition of the shooting victim. A message was left with Roseville police seeking comment. A quote in the prosecutor’s press release indicates that the shooting victim is recovering.
“This alleged violent and reckless act of road rage put countless lives in danger, and we are fortunate that the victim’s injuries were not more severe,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido stated.
“Detectives began investigating the case with only a vague description of the suspect vehicle,” the Roseville police press release states. “Through some good old-fashioned police work and modern technology, a sus-
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SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON
EASTPOINTE — The Friends of the Eastpointe Memorial Library is raising funds for a new aquarium. Donations are being accepted through the library’s bottle return program and the coin tin at the circulation desk. Donations also are welcome via checks, Venmo and PayPal. Checks can be made out to the Friends of the Eastpointe Memorial Library. Venmo: @Friends-Eastpointe-Lib. PayPal: @Friends.EastpointeLib. The Eastpointe Memorial Library is located at 15875 Oak Ave. For more information, call (586) 445-5096.
Peter Lucido to hold seminar on scams
EASTPOINTE — In an effort to educate senior citizens about scams, the office of Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido has dedicated a senior crime unit to safeguard older adults. His office also has produced the publication “S.C.A.M.S. — Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors.”
Lucido will present a workshop on scams at 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 23715 Gratiot Ave. The presentation is designed to educate seniors on how to avoid falling victim to scams. The presentation will include an in-depth discussion on scams targeting seniors in the area.
Used bikes wanted
ROSEVILLE — Free Bikes 4 Kidz will be collecting used bicycles for its bike donation program, and Meijer is helping with the process.
Residents who have a bike they are not using anymore can drop it off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at 25 Meijer stores across southeast Michigan, including the Roseville Meijer located at 30800 Little Mack Ave. Donations will be accepted at the garden center at each location.
Donated bikes will be delivered to a warehouse provided by the Piston Group at 4015 Michigan Ave. in Detroit, where they will be stored, cleaned and refurbished. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed between Sept. 30 and Dec. 5 for cleaning and repair.
Prior to the Christmas holiday, the bikes will be given to underprivileged children. Each bike includes a free, properly sized helmet. Interested volunteers can visit fb4kdetroit.org to sign up for a three-hour volunteer shift. Groups can schedule a shift by emailing volunteer@fb4kdetroit.org. Volunteers will be matched to their skill levels.
Students can win cash prizes through C-SPAN competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — C-SPAN is holding its annual StudentCam Documentary competition. Middle and high school student filmmakers are invited to enter the contest.
This year’s theme is “Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community?” Students will address a topic from multiple perspectives and assess what action(s) the president should take after Inauguration Day.
The grand-prize winner will receive $5,000, and multiple cash prizes of $3,000, $1,500, $750 and $250 will be awarded to students in first, second and third places, and an honorable mention category.
Students may compete individually or in teams composed of two or three members. Documentaries must be the original work of students, but teachers may provide guidance and critiques. Documentaries must be between five and six minutes in length.
The deadline for entries is 3 a.m. Jan. 21, 2025. A list of winners will be announced in March 2025. The competition requirements are available at studentcam.org.
Students and teachers can follow StudentCam on X, Facebook and TikTok @studentcam, and Instagram @cspanstudentcam.
Commerce will hold its annual Salute to Excellence Awards Dinner Oct. 3 at Vintage House, located at 31816 Utica Road. Tickets cost $32 per person; children ages 4-12 cost $16 each. Children 3 and younger are free. There will be a cash bar. For more information, call (586) 776-5520 or email events@erchamber.com.
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Michigan Supreme Court clarifies decision on wages
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Supreme Court, following a request for clarification by the state of Michigan, provided a more definitive ruling Sept. 18 on the changing minimum wage and earned sick time in Michigan.
The court confirmed that the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act will both go into effect on Feb. 21, 2025. Changes to the wage rates will occur each year on Feb. 21 after this point. Rates for the upcoming year’s increase will be published by the state’s treasurer Nov. 1.
The minimum wage this coming February will be $10 plus the state treasurer’s adjustment for inflation, which according to information in the motion for clarification will bring it to $12.48. The additional adjustment will be made using July 31, 2024, as an endpoint. Tipped workers must make at least 48% of this.
These wages will continue to incrementally rise. In 2028, the minimum wage will be $12 plus the treasurer’s adjustment for inflation, which the motion indicated will be $14.97. The tipped workers minimum hourly wage rate must be at least 80% of minimum wage in 2028. From this point forward, the treasurer will need to determine the wage. By 2030, the minimum wage gap between tipped and nontipped workers should be closed.
The rate of inflation was also questioned by Nessel. The court clarified that the treasurer would bring the minimum wages in the Wage Act current to July 31, 2024, through an inflationary catch-up beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Justice Brian K. Zahra wrote the dissenting opinion Sept. 18 and adhered to his reasoning for initially dissenting to the July 31 opinion. He was joined by Justice David F. Viviano.
“A majority of this Court has no authority to rewrite unambiguous statutory provisions in pursuit of its subjective understanding of ‘equity.’ Such power is vested with the Legislature, not the judicial branch, and no case available to the Court in Michigan or any other jurisdiction in this nation has adopted or condoned the extraordinary remedial actions taken in this case by the Court, both in the initial opinion and in the instant order,” Zahra states.
“I respectfully note that the time to relitigate the opinion’s merits has passed,” Justice Elizabeth M. Welch said in part in her concurring opinion.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel set Sept. 15 as a deadline for the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify aspects of its initial ruling on the Wage Act. This deadline came and went, but the court had the ability to provide clarity prior to the state treasurer publishing the final wage calculations on Nov. 1.
This all comes after the court made a 4-3 bombshell ruling on the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act on July 31, affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time.
The ruling was years in the making. It’s the result of wrangling to keep the issue off the ballot in Michigan by legislators against the changes.
It started with two petitions in 2018 that received the required number of signatures to potentially appear on the ballot.
One petition would have given workers gradual wage increases until the minimum wage became $12 in 2022. After 2022, the wage would be increased each year, as determined by the state, according to inflation. The minimum-wage gap between tipped workers and all other workers, 38% in 2018, would be eventually closed by 2024.
The other petition required employers to give employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked per week.
The Legislature adopted the unaltered initiatives in September 2018. This kept them off the ballot and allowed lawmakers to alter them.
They did this in two bills. One caused the minimum wage increases to not exceed $12 until 2030 and removed the increases for tipped workers. It also removed increases to the wage based on inflation. The second made changes to sick time. It exempted employers with under 50 employees from providing paid sick time. It reduced the amount of paid sick time hours for larger businesses from 72 hours to 40.
The changes, led by Republicans, were approved along party lines by margins of 6048 in the Michigan House of Representatives and 26-12 in the state Senate in a lame duck session in December 2018. They were signed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder and went into effect March 29, 2019.
WORLD
Girl Scouts go for the ‘Gold’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Two local Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are doing what they can to benefit their communities.
They’re also finding “Gold” by earning the highest achievement in the Girl Scouts: the Gold Award.
Warren resident Uma Ludwig is in the process of earning her award with her project “Baskets for Beaches.”
Earlier this year, Eastpointe resident Sage Johnson earned her Gold Award for her “Encouraging Medical Minds of the Future” program.
Girl Scouts must complete a take-action project to earn the Gold Award. At least 80 hours are required to earn it, and recipients must be in grades nine through 12. To earn the award, the Scout must identify an issue, research the issue, create a plan, put that plan into action and submit a final report before the council for approval.
‘Baskets for Beaches’
Ludwig is working to educate people about the dangers of pollution, which im-
pacts Michigan’s Great Lakes. She is also reminding people to pick up their trash when at a beach.
“I’m really passionate that the environment is clean,” she said. “Pollution is really bad for the environment. Fish eat the pollution, or it collects in large areas.”
Ludwig held a bottle drive to help raise funds for the project. Working to earn the Gold Award takes a lot of dedication.
“I’m in the process of finishing it. It’s a goal you have to set for yourself,” Ludwig said. “People support you along the way.”
Ludwig is a senior at Center Line High School and also attends the Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center in Warren. She is posting signs with plastic baskets attached to encourage beachgoers to clean up after themselves. They can use the basket to dispose of their trash and then return the baskets to the proper post.
She has already installed one post at Dodge No. 4 State Park in Waterford, three at William C. Sterling State Park in Monroe, and at Island Lake Recreation Center in Brighton. The posts also contain information about Ludwig’s project.
Sage Johnson brought her “Encouraging Medical Minds of the Future” project to Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy in Detroit to inspire students about STEM-related fields.
‘Forming Function’ podcast
Explores curiosities behind everyday design
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”
On the Detroit-based podcast, co-hosts Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown cover everything from barber poles to Prince to toilets. Pairing history with architecture, the duo set out to uncover the origins and meaning behind everyday design in each episode using Moore’s background as an architect and Malott Brown’s education in anthropology and historic preservation, which is only fitting considering that the pair met while working at an architectural firm in Detroit.
The podcasters share a charisma and curiosity that allows for easy listening as they delve into their biweekly design fascination.
“I have a running Google sheet that I’m just continuously adding ideas to every time I’m out in the world, and I’m like, ‘Wonder what that’s about. Let’s add it to the list,’” Moore said.
“I feel like I come at it almost from a backward perspective of Brian, where he’s like, ‘OK, here’s the problem. What is the design solution that can resolve that issue?’ Whereas I’m like, ‘Oh, here’s the solution that they came up with. What was this used for? What was the problem?’” Malott Brown said.
Moore explained that he had wanted to do a podcast since 2015, but nothing came to fruition until COVID-19 hit and he was hosting a “quarantined lawn happy hour” at his house.
“I don’t even remember how the topic came up, but I started talking about how I wanted to do this. I actually think someone brought up barber poles at the happy hour. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode about this.’ Sam’s husband, Jeff, said, ‘Oh, well, Sam’s been wanting to do a design podcast too. You guys should do something together,’” Moore said.
“Jeff kind of pawned me off on Brian,” Malott Brown joked.
She explained that at one point, she tried to convince her husband to do a podcast with her because she wanted to do something creative during the pandemic.
After discussing the plan for about a year, Moore and Malott Brown picked a name and secured the Michigan Architectural Foundation’s Damian Farrell Architectural Awareness grant. The grant provides “finan-
Where to find Forming Function:
Forming Function can be streamed on “any podcasting platform,” including Spotify, Apple, iHeartPodcast Network, Castbox and more.
For more information on the Forming Function podcast, visit its Facebook page at facebook. com/FormingFunctionPodcast or check out their Instagram, @formingfunctionpodcast.
cial assistance to organizations and individuals that organize, sponsor and promote events, lectures, publications and experiences that increase awareness of architecture.”
In 2024, the MAF Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants Committee and the MAF Board of Trustees approved a total of $15,000 to be awarded to architectural awareness efforts like the Forming Function podcast. Moore and Malott Brown did not disclose the amount of the grant since it is a competitive application process. They explained that they were not profiting from the grant and that it helped them purchase equipment to streamline the editing process. Under the grant agreement, they did eight episodes in the first season and agreed to do 12 episodes this season.
“One of the requirements we made with them on the funding was that every season we would have at least one episode about Michigan architecture. And so, in the first season, we had an episode about the GM Tech Center. This season, we’ll have Northland Shopping Center, which is a very significant work that contributed to architectural movements across the country as a whole,” Moore said.
In April 2023, Moore and Malott Brown launched their first episode, “What’s White and Red All Over?” which focused on the gruesome history of barber poles. Moore said that becoming a podcaster made him adjust to explaining topics in more detail.
“I was giving someone a preview of the story. I talked about bloodletting and moved on. And they were like, ‘Whoa, wait. What’s, what is bloodletting?’ I just assumed people knew what this was. So I went and rewrote my whole story, and there’s now a 10-minute segment about what that is and why they did it. And that actually became kind of the crux of the story.” he said.
Malott Brown explained her process for storytelling on the podcast.
“If the structure is always the same, it gets a little bit stale. So, trying to figure out how to tell the same story in a way that people will get something out of it, but in maybe new ways, with different perspectives
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
ABOVE: Jennifer Tommajin, of Real Estate One in Troy, designed this home that showcases the amount of space and functionality a multigenerational home could use. The 6,938-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, four full baths, and one half bath.
Photo by Brian Kurtz
LEFT: One of the benefits of extended families living together is strengthening bonds between generations. Shutterstock image
MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
Multigenerational housing is making a comeback.
Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021.
Shaun Shaya, of Shaya Realty in Birmingham, works closely with the senior community, helping them sell their homes or move into assisted living arrangements. He said moving into a multigenerational household can provide plenty of emotional benefits for the older generation.
Having a senior move into a home with
their adult children or grandchildren means more accessibility to caregiving and a sense of social inclusivity.
But the change between living on their own and moving in with family can be difficult.
“I think they are in a place where they have a lot of stress in their life. It is stressful because it is change. They have lived in their home for a long time,” he said. “But on the other side, you know that it is easier.”
Shaya has seen first hand the positive impact living with other people has on the senior community while helping seniors move into assisted living homes.
Seniors in assisted living homes experience more social interaction and less stress of taking care of themselves. Shaya said multigenerational housing provides the same effect.
• Installing window shades, storm windows and weather stripping
• Replacing lightbulbs, locks and faucets
• Cleaning appliances, carpets, windows and washing walls
The person must be at least 60 years of age and a Macomb County resident Macomb County Office of Senior Services’ Handy Helpers program is here to assist seniors needing minor home maintenance.
• And much more! The program provides non-continuous assistance with tasks such as:
Time Together Adult Day Center
Demand is high for the adult day program services provided by Time Together Adult Day Center in St. Clair Shores. CEO and licensed master social worker Sherry Scott typically has more than 50 clients every weekday at her center, as she offers social and therapeutical approaches for clients at the facility.
Time Together Adult Day Center opened in 2020, offering a full range of client programs from stretching and meditation to yoga. All clients who attend get a hot breakfast, hot lunch and nutritious sack provided from an in-house chef and various community businesses that donate food items.
Clients can be anywhere from 19 to 97 years old, although the center caters to older adults and veterans with mental health challenges.
All clients have access to free transportation to and from the center daily, said Ms. Scott. She is considering the expansion of hours to include some Saturdays as well.
Ms. Scott previously worked as a social worker for a community mental health agency and Wayne County before she opened the center with her own money. Over time, Ms. Scott has relied less on her own funds to support the center’s growing needs because of the collective generosity provided by
the local community. Not only do businesses like Panera Bread, Meijer and Costco sponsor some meals, but other local businesses, community organizations, families and individual donors contribute to a clothing closest, where clients can take home and use clothes, hats, shoes and more at no cost. Many of these clients live in adult foster care homes and with family.
“It’s a passion for me. We gear a lot of things we do around helping to support our clients’ mental health,” Ms. Scott said. ‘We celebrate their birthdays and have been able to (attract) sponsors to help with that as well.” Time Together Adult Day Center has limited capacity for new clients in St. Clair Shores.
That’s why Ms. Scott is looking to open a second location on the west side of metro Detroit in a community like Dearborn, Oak Park or Southfield, where the center can draw clients from both Oakland and Wayne counties. The adult day center also employs social workers who can conduct in-home visits for clients as needed.
Sign up your loved one or learn more by visiting timestogetherdaycenter.com.
For more information call (586) 859-7095 or email Ms. Scott at sscott@ttadultdaycenter.com.
Social Interaction
• Reduces isolation • Builds relationships
Cognitive and Physical Stimulation
• Mental stimulation/activities to enhance cognitive function
• Movement based activities improve mobility, strength and overall health
Emotional and Mental Health Support
• Mood enhancement
• Behavioral management
• Respite for caregivers
• Prevents hospitalizations
Nutritional Support
• Balanced meals tailored to dietary needs to ensure proper nutrition and hydration
Uma Ludwig, of Warren, is in the process of earning her Gold Award through the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan with her project “Baskets for Beaches.”
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She also wants to educate the community about pollution at different events. She recently spoke to members of Boy Scout Troop No. 1402, of which she once was a member. Ludwig also is a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout. She earned the award after building a greenhouse for Cadillac Urban Gardens in Detroit.
Ludwig has a goal of visiting as many beaches as possible at all five of the Great Lakes.
“I like going there and having a good time,” she said.
Go to basketsforbeaches.com for more information about the project.
‘Encouraging Medical Minds of the Future’
Johnson’s goal was to inspire elementary and middle schoolers about STEM-related fields. Johnson, an Eastpointe resident currently studying biology premedical at Xavier University of Louisiana, was part of Troop No. 43550 from Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit.
With her project, Johnson collaborated with volunteer medical professionals from various backgrounds to develop team-building projects for students. She researched medical experiments that were inexpensive and easily accessible to share with the students. Johnson focused on four body function experiments: a blood model, heart rep-
lica, muscle demonstration and the digestive system simulation.
Once she had a program worked out, she visited with a group of students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy in Detroit to pique their interest in STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. She also helped the group develop problem-solving skills.
“It was a lot of work, but it was worth it,” said Johnson, a 2024 graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Farmington Hills. “It was just so heartwarming to do something I love and watching people get into it.”
Johnson aspires to become a neonatologist specializing in the care of newborns, especially those who are premature or have health issues. Her cousin was born six weeks early. After observing the doctors working on him, she decided on a career. Her cousin is now 9 years old and doing well.
Johnson joined the Girl Scouts at age 8.
“I wanted to do it because of the cookies,” she said. “I thought it would be fun.”
Being a Girl Scout gave Johnson the chance to “learn a lot of independent skills.”
According to a Girl Scouts of Michigan press release, when state Sen. Veronica Klinefelt, D-Eastpointe, heard about Johnson’s project, she invited her and her family to visit the state capital to receive a recognition of accomplishment.
Johnson’s project can be viewed on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=2v1NW Do3YKs.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
BEHIND THE WHEEL
Contact
CEnd of Watch
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ar buffs who attend this year’s Jammin’ at the Junction will have the opportunity to pay their respects to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
The annual car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road in Roseville. The event is open to the public and free to spectators.
During the day, car owners will display their souped-up muscle cars, classic models,
coupes, convertibles and more. The festivities also will include live music, food vendors and awards.
One car that will catch the public’s attention is a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which Roseville City Manager and Police Commissioner Ryan Monroe owns and maintains. He purchased the vehicle with his own money a few years ago to honor the dedicated Roseville patrolmen who died while serving and protecting the residents of the city.
“I plan to have the car there,” said Monroe, a former police officer. “When you work the road, that is your office. It’s a nice thing
CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS
for the department and community to have the police vehicle at Jammin’ at the Junction. People like it.”
When shopping around for a commemorative car, Monroe “looked at all kinds of vehicles.” While the ’77 model was never a police car, Monroe felt the spacious and comfortable sedan was the best representation for the officers who lost their lives.
The honored patrolmen are: Albert O. DeSmet, Robert Alfred Young, William Oliver and Lawrence Cooney. All four men are remembered on the Officer Down Memorial Page website at odmp.org. The website tells brief stories of the law enforcement officers
and the circumstances in which they died.
DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit Nov. 5, 1987. DeSmet, 44, was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
According to the website, Clinton Township police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. DeSmet and his partner, James Edwards, activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes of Gratiot Avenue when the vehicle struck them from behind.
DeSmet’s patrol car slid into the me-
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LEFT: This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is scheduled to be on display at Jammin’ at the Junction from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road, in Roseville. The car pays tribute to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
See CAPRICE on page 22A
ABOVE: This display plaque lists the many local businesses and Roseville police officers that helped restore the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic on their own time at no cost to the city.
Photo by Maria Allard
round, $8 million, will be coming within the next three years and is expected to be used on library improvements and the Department of Public Services building.
“Everything is falling into place like we predicted,” Walters said.
Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Executive Vice President Scott Lockwood gave a presentation about the splash pad and recommended that council accept Rain Drop’s proposal. Lockwood explained that four different companies submitted proposals for the project through a purchasing consortium. Two of the four were from Canada, which put their responsiveness into question. Lockwood said Rain Drop had the best interview and the best record of service between the proposals. The company is also working with Eastpointe on a splash pad. Because the city went through the consortium, AEW didn’t recommend the project go out for bid. AEW also recommended the city have a $20,000 contingency for minor modifications if needed.
“We believe it’s in everyone’s best interest to use the same provider,” Lockwood said.
Lockwood explained that the splash pad will feature elements for different age groups ranging from toddler on up.
Rendering provided by Rain Drop Inc. This rendering shows some of the equipment from Rain Drop Inc. that will be used at Roseville’s new splash pad at Rotary Park.
Seniors
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“The key is the emotional well-being of the seniors that choose to live in multigenerational housing,” he said. “As you get older, it becomes very isolating, and socializing becomes more of a challenge.”
Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, said she sees a lot of multigenerational living situations in Troy and the surrounding areas of metro Detroit.
“Multigenerational homes are huge in areas that have diverse populations,” she said. “I think our population is different today, so you have people that live in the areas that are culturally used to taking care of their grandparents or their parents.”
To accommodate the current wants or needs for multigenerational homes, Toomajian said that the housing market is beginning to build homes specifically for multigenerational housing.
“Developers have been adjusting new construction floor plans to accommodate multigenerational families,” she said via email. “Adding first-floor full bathrooms with showers and first-floor flex rooms that have a multi-purpose: guest room, bedroom, playroom, gym, or an office.”
Creating homes that are designed for the purpose of multigenerational family living situations opens up the doors for saving money in other aspects of life, according to Toomajian.
“What ends up happening is today’s home prices are so high that both parents have to work,” she said. “Then if both parents are working, who is home with the kids? Then grandma moves in to help take care of the kids while the parents are working.”
Shaya said that the desire for a single family home and land will never diminish, but multigenerational living is the most attainable option as he believes that housing affordability will not change anytime soon.
“Economics will sort of dictate that a different model will be more efficient and more welcome for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that multigenerational housing is going to be an integral part of that model to help with the housing availability issue that many people face.”
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Barrels
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Miller said this is a pilot program and part of her department’s work to reduce combined sewer overflows from going into Lake St. Clair.
“Every gallon counts,” she said. “Gallons and gallons and gallons, they all add up.”
She said the county will have to see how things go with Roseville before the program could be rolled out into other communities.
“The response from the residents has been extraordinary and very positive,” Miller said. “Partnering with the city of Roseville has been great.”
The barrels are first going out to residents in a targeted region of the city where combined sewer overflows were a potential issue. At the Roseville City Council meeting where the program was introduced, City Manager Ryan Monroe said the targeted area is between Frazho and 11 Mile roads and between Hayes Road and Gratiot Avenue.
Barrels will continue to go to this region until Oct. 31, according to Roseville Department of Public Services Director Rob DeBruyn. However, those outside the targeted
Bond
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Carlesso also shared potential 2025 bond projects that would use up the approximately $5 million left from the $20 million bond sold in February. They include mechanical improvements at Pleasantview; site, drainage and parking lot improvements and playground renovations at Bellview and Crescentwood; exterior building renovations at the four elementary schools to include brick, tuck-pointing, caulking and more; and a roof replacement at Forest Park.
Other forthcoming projects for 2025 could include maintenance building renovations, refinishing the gym floors and stages at the four elementary schools; concrete shed renovations at the four elementary schools; and contingencies for professional fees. School officials also are looking at spending $1 million for technology. The projects are expected to cost approximately $9 million.
“The projects that are displayed here for 2025, we have not made final determinations about, but this is the recommendation coming forward from the construction crew,” district Superintendent Christina Gibson said. “We’re just trying to start looking at all of that 2025 work and help the board and the community understand that we’re thinking about how to make sure we do not have any tax increase. We will have some decisions
area can be put on a waitlist. At the start of November, the waitlisted residents will start receiving barrels. At press time, the targeted area had received 115 barrels and the waitlist had around 50 residents on it so far.
“It’s going really well. It’s going much better than anticipated,” DeBruyn said. “I did my first inspection of one the other day. It was installed properly and looked great. The resident was really happy.”
The barrels and accessories cost about $190 each with a total cost of $36,000, according to Miller. The project was funded by the Southeast Macomb County Wastewater Disposal System.
Miller said the county purchased 200 rain barrels, which can hold 58 gallons each, for the program. Each kit comes with a barrel, a spigot, brass connectors, Mosquito Dunks to kill mosquito larvae, a stand and attachment parts for the gutter spout. The first 200 barrels are free of charge and only available for Roseville residents, with a limit of one per household.
For more information on the barrels, contact the Roseville Department of Public Services at (586) 445-5470.
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to make about how we spend this remaining project pullout to keep the zero mills stable for the community.”
During the evening, the district’s technology and school safety coordinator, Danny Laethem, along with Matt Tarrow and Justin Monit, of Communications By Design, based in Grand Rapids, presented a 10-year technology plan dubbed “The Technology Systems Evaluation and Plan.”
“We approached this with a view of what we are going to utilize bond funding for and what we can plan for in the future,” Laethem said. “We’ve spent quite a bit of time over the past few months going through the different systems in the district, whether they be technology or school safety items, and we’ve come up with what we believe to be a pretty solid 10-year plan.”
The plan highlighted various technology updates that educators will be looking at over the next 10 years that are predicted to cost $15 million to maintain and sustain the systems that are in place today.
“We’re not looking at adding systems,” Tarrow said. “This is really just taking what you guys have today and modernizing some of it, making it up to speed with where it should be.”
School officials did not vote on the technology plan and discussed different methods on how potential upgrades would be funded should the plan move forward.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Road rage from page 6A
pect has been identified and arrested!”
This was done by utilizing Flock cameras, according to the release. Roseville detectives kept an eye out and eventually spotted a vehicle reportedly connected to the suspect vehicle parked at a business near 12 Mile and Calahan roads.
Hernandez-Acosta reportedly was taken into custody by Roseville police without incident on Sept. 12, according to the release.
A search of a residence in Detroit resulted in law enforcement seizing multiple firearms, body armor and the suspect vehicle, according to the Roseville police press release. The release said that the suspect vehicle “was covered and hidden” in a garage.
Hernandez-Acosta was arraigned in 39th District Court by visiting Judge Teddy Metry, who set bond at $80,000 cash or surety. If Hernandez-Acosta is released on
bond, he has to wear a tether and can’t leave the state. Court records show HernandezAcosta requested a court-appointed attorney. Joshua Jones, with the Macomb County Office of Public Defender, was appointed to represent Hernandez-Acosta, according to court records. Jones could not be reached immediately.
Hernandez-Acosta is facing multiple charges including assault with intent to murder, a possible life felony; malicious destruction of property less than $20,000, a five-year felony; tampering with evidence, a four-year felony; two counts of felony firearm, a two-year felony; reckless use of a firearm, a 90-day misdemeanor; and reckless driving, a misdemeanor not exceeding 93 days imprisonment or a fine of not more than $500, or both.
A probable cause conference was scheduled for Sept. 25 and a preliminary exam was scheduled for Oct. 2.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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To the qualifed electors of the City of Eastpointe: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that any qualifed elector of the City of Eastpointe who is not already registered, may register to vote at the Offce of the City Clerk; the Offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of the State branch offce; or other designated State agency. Voter Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mail it to the Eastpointe Clerk’s Offce. Voters who are already registered may update their registrations at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register to vote in any manner other than in-person with the Eastpointe Clerk’s Offce is Monday, October 21, 2024.
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency at the City of Eastpointe Clerk’s Offce, located at 23200 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe, MI 48021, as follows:
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ALSO, BE ADVISED, that a Public Accuracy Test for the State General Election and Early Vote Tabulator will be conducted on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Eastpointe City Hall Lobby, 23200 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, MI 48021, for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment.
Persons with a disability needing accommodations and/or have any questions should contact the Eastpointe Clerk’s Offce, 586-445-3661, ext. 2200.
Mariah Walton, Eastpointe City Clerk
Published: Eastsider 09/25/2024
Podcast
from page 11A
and different angles, that keeps it fresh,” she said.
Lindsay Hansmann is a former coworker turned friend of Moore and Malott Brown. Hansmann has done photography for the podcast and appeared in the second episode of season two, “Potty Language,” which discusses the history of toilets and the evolution of sanitation systems.
Hansmann remembered when they asked her to do the episode.
“I was very honored. I showed up to record, and I was telling Brian how nervous I was,” Hansmann said.
Hansmann said that Moore reassured her.
“What I didn’t say out loud back to him, but what I thought was, ‘No, I’m nervous that it’s just not going to be as good as when it’s you two.’ Be-
cause they just have such a great flow. Thankfully, they are exactly who they are. And he was correct. Within a few minutes, we were talking like we would if we were out to grab a bite.”
In addition to Hansmann’s appearance in episode two of season two, listeners can look forward to topics such as the designs behind footballs, tarot cards, witches and Northland Mall. Malott Brown encouraged listeners to share their curiosities with them at formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com.
“We do like to answer people’s questions,” she said. “So, if there’s anything that people are curious about, we definitely want them to send that to us so that we can answer those questions. Because we’re only two people, our curiosity can only expand so far. So, if there is anything that people are wondering about, we definitely want to help satisfy that for them.”
Call Staff Writer Katherine Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
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The last day to register in any other manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024.
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Roseville Clerk’s offce, located 29777 Gratiot Roseville, MI 48066 at the following times:
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Roseville will be voting on the following listed below:
FEDERAL President/Vice-President, Senator, Representative in Congress
STATE Representative in State Legislature, State Board of Education, University of Michigan Board of Regents, Michigan State University Board of Trustees, Wayne State University Board of Governors
COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Public Works Commissioner, County Commissioner District 11, Macomb Community College Board of Trustees
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And for the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
Continuation of Macomb County E 9-1-1 Surcharge
For the purpose of continuing funding for 9-1-1 emergency call answering and dispatch services within Macomb County, shall Macomb County be authorized to assess a surcharge of up to $0.42 per month on all service users, except for users
Splash pad
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For example, older kids will probably enjoy a large rose-shaped bucket that fills up and periodically pours out.
Roseville Mayor Robert Taylor asked who would control the water at the splash pad.
Lockwood explained that kids will push a button to activate equipment in one of the areas for a set amount of time. Once that time limit expires, they will need to push the button again. There will be set times when these buttons will be active, controlled both remotely and on-site.
“It’s kind of like a modern day irrigation system,” Lockwood said, “where you can control them off of
your phone. It’ll be very similar.”
Councilman Bill Shoemaker asked about the size of the pad and if it was comparable to one in St. Clair Shores.
“I think the size is just about perfect,” Lockwood said, estimating the pad at 1,300 square feet. He was unsure how this matches up to St. Clair Shores.
Lockwood said he hopes the project is completed by next year’s Memorial Day.
Later in the meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Catherine Haugh praised the project.
“I’m looking forward to Rotary Park becoming a great place for our residents to go to,” Haugh said. Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
of a prepaid wireless telecommunications service, located within Macomb County for a period of four (4) years, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029?
[ ] YES [ ] NO
Proposal to Elect a Charter Commission for the Purpose of Generally Revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb
Shall the county of Macomb elect a charter commission for the purpose of generally revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb and framing and submitting to the electorate of the county a revised home rule charter for the county under the constitution and laws of Michigan?
[ ] YES [ ] NO
CITY OF ROSEVILLE MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEC. 9.7(a) OF THE ROSEVILLE CITY CHARTER TO DELETE THE TERM LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW
Due to the diffculty in fnding residents with the with the requisite, knowledge and experience to perform the duties of the Board of Review in reviewing the accuracy of the assessments of private property in the city, it is proposed that Section 9.7(a) be amended to delete its term limiting provision that “no person shall be appointed to the board for more than two successive full or partial terms or any combination thereof.”
Shall the amendment as proposed be approved?
[ ] YES
[ ] NO
PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in Roseville must possess the following qualifcations on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than 18 years of age;
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Jennifer A. Zelmanski Roseville City Clerk
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Published: Eastsider 09/25/2024
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ing making a presentation before the Eagle Board of Review.
Gaga, similar to dodgeball, is fast paced and played inside a wooden pit shaped octagonally. Eight players can play at one time. Using a soft foam ball, the players can dodge, strike, run or jump while trying to hit their opponents with the ball below the knees. If you are hit, you are out for the rest of the game.
It’s a game often played at Boy Scout camps. Over the summer, Sides built the gaga pit at Kaiser. His younger brother, Alex, an eighth grade student at Roseville Middle School, helped out, as did several troop members who assisted with sanding the wood. Lucas held various fundraisers to pay for the wood, brackets and other supplies needed for the project.
“I think the elementary school needed one so they could play,” said Lucas, himself a fan of the game.
He has enjoyed his time in Scouting.
“I have a lot of friends in it,” he said. “It teaches me a lot of things that will help me in life.”
Sept. 17,
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
School
Sides made for his Eagle Scout
Gagafrom page 20A
On Sept. 19, Lucas, Alex and their parents, Kristin and Brian Sides, visited the school to see the gaga pit in action. A class of fourth graders was playing the game and thanked Lucas for making the pit.
“I’m really good at this game,” Derrick Miller said. “Thank you for creating it.”
“Thank you,” William Kunze told Lucas. “I love the pit. It’s amazing.”
The Kaiser family also did its part to help with the project. Students raised $100 during “Electronics Day” in which they were allowed to bring their laptops or Nintendo
Threat
old from Warren who is a student at Eastpointe High School. She allegedly confessed upon being interviewed, police said.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office has now charged the suspect with false report or threat of terrorism, which is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/ or a $20,000 fine, along with reimbursement to the government for expenses incurred due to the crime, police said. Since the suspect is a juvenile, her name will not be disclosed.
“The Eastpointe Police Department wants to remind the community that these types of threats are taken seriously, investigated fully and could result in criminal charges,” Eastpointe Police Lt. Alexander Holish said in a prepared statement. “Anyone who sees or hears these types of threats should immediately report them to your local law enforcement agency.”
To reach the Eastpointe police, call (586) 445-5100.
According to Eastpointe Community Schools Communication and Marketing Coordinator Caitlyn Kienitz, school officials
Wages
from page 8A
In the Michigan Court of Claims, it was determined that the Amended Wage Act and the Amended Earned Sick Time Act were unconstitutional on July 19, 2022. This was reversed by the Michigan Court of Appeals, but was ultimately upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court’s July 31, 2024, ruling.
Game Boys to school and use them for an hour for a donation of $1.
Lucas once attended Kaiser.
“He was an amazing student,” Kaiser Elementary School Principal Kelly Grider said. “Always very strong academically and kind to everyone else.”
The Eagle Scout project gives the Scouts lessons in community service, leadership, teamwork and project management. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, Scouts must progress through the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle, earn 22 merit badges, serve in a leadership position and participate in a scoutmaster conference.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
and the school’s resource officer investigated the threat immediately and determined it was not credible. Because there was no imminent risk to students and staff at any time, students were dismissed from school at the regular time that afternoon.
Kienitz declined to comment on whether the student who allegedly made the threat was suspended from school.
“Per board policy and state and federal law, the district cannot discuss any information regarding an individual student,” she said via email.
All threats to the district’s students and staff are taken seriously. Students, families and community members who hear about a threat or see suspicious activity are encouraged to contact OK2SAY or the police.
OK2SAY is the student safety program that allows people to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. Tips can be reported via telephone at 8-555-OK2SAY, via text at 652729 (OK2SAY) or via email at OK2SAY@mi.gov.
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
After the July 31 ruling, Nessel made a motion to clarify the ruling on Aug. 21.
“Respectfully, the Michigan Department of Treasury has read this Court’s opinion in earnest and believes there exist ambiguities as to how to interpret and implement this Court’s directives in accounting for inflation for the graduated wages for the 2025 through 2028 time period,” the motion states.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Caprice
dian and he was killed while Edwards was reportedly injured. The driver continued on until he crashed at an intersection. As time went on, the driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state hospital for four years and released.
Young’s “End of Watch” occurred Feb. 18, 1978, when he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after pursuing a suspect on foot. The 51-year-old officer was assisting an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect then broke free and ran from the scene.
Young chased after him, tackled and handcuffed him and returned him to the am-
bulance. After a few minutes, the patrolman collapsed. The married father of three was transported to a local hospital where he died.
The Officer Down Memorial Page states that Oliver and Cooney — on duty together June 15, 1937 — died by gunfire after they apprehended a youth who was under arrest for burglarizing a local gas station.
The suspect and a second juvenile were handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when one of them grabbed Oliver’s handgun and shot him. When Cooney heard the gunshots, he rushed to the scene and was shot at by the suspects.
“He began to chase the suspects and as he rounded the corner he was shot several times,” the website states. “Although wounded, he continued to fire at the suspects.”
Cooney drove himself to the police station and collapsed. A milkman passing by took
him to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two sons. Oliver succumbed to his wounds about one month later on July 12. He was survived by his wife and four children.
The 19-year-old suspect in the shootout was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, he was paroled Jan. 25, 1963.
“I wanted to acknowledge those officers and draw attention to the police and city,” Monroe said. “I think it’s so important to remember their sacrifices.”
Many local organizations have offered their time to help restore the Chevy without any cost to the city of Roseville or the Police Department, as no city funds were used for the project.
“The Roseville Auto Shop was generous to give it a good tune-up and make it
road ready,” Monroe said. “Lafata Auto Body helped with some of the body work.”
Other contributors listed on a display plaque include Automotive Color Supply Inc., in Roseville; Van’s Towing & Transport in Roseville; US Farathane, of Sterling Heights; ABS Storage Products in Detroit; Majik Graphics in Clinton Township; and Roseville officers Brian Dobrzycki, David Lukasavage, Matthew Lesperance and his dad, Dennis Lesperance. The police officers volunteered on their own time.
The Caprice Classic is stored in a city building and taken out on occasion for events, including parades.
“It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”
For more information on Jammin’ at the Junction or to register your car, visit rosevillemi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.
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Armed robbery reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:03 a.m. on Aug. 30, a report was made about an armed robbery that occurred in the 25000 block of Jefferson Avenue.
The night shift store clerk, a 34-year-old woman, stated she was alone in the building when a man came up to the register and told her to give him the money in the cash register. The woman misunderstood what he said and asked him again. The suspect repeated what he said and reportedly lifted up his shirt revealing a black handgun in his waistband. The clerk then took around $340 out of the cash register and gave it to the man. He stuffed the cash in his pockets and then left in an unknown direction.
The clerk called her manager before she called the police, which she said was a couple minute delay. The clerk stated the man came in before wanting to buy cigarettes earlier in the morning, but then changed his mind. Video surveillance shows similar events to what was described.
A DNA swab was done on the door and the counter.
Larceny from lockers reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:54 p.m. on Aug. 8, a report was made about a larceny that occurred at a business in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.
The manager, a 23-year-old woman, stated that several patrons had told her a person had stolen money from their lockers. Four men reportedly had money taken from their locker ranging in value from $60 to $200 stolen from each locker. One man said the suspect left him around $15. All victims had locks on their lockers and reported that only their lock and cash were missing. The manager stated that the suspect has hit multiple other locations in the area including Ann Arbor and more.
The suspect was taken into custody by the Plymouth Police Department. He has a history of crimes, is a wanted person in Illinois and is a listed sex offender in Wisconsin. There were no convictions in Michigan on his record. A warrant was requested through the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office after investigators reviewed the evidence and the request was authorized on four counts of larceny.
Larceny reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At around 11:42 a.m. on Sept. 1, a report was made about a larceny that occurred in the 23000 block of Euclid Street.
The victim, a 34-year-old woman, parked her vehicle in her driveway at around 7 p.m. Aug. 31. She went to bed at around 1:30 a.m. and was awakened at around 3:30 a.m. by fraud notifications from her finan-
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the car overnight, allowing the vehicle to be unlocked and entered.
When she checked her car, her purse was under the rear tire and her credit cards and her boyfriend’s credit cards were missing. She went to CVS, where three transactions were recorded, and they told her she must file a police report for them to turn over the surveillance footage to law enforcement.
Attempted vehicle theft reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:19 p.m. on Sept. 3, a report was made about an attempted vehicle theft that occurred in the 22000 block of Visnaw Street.
The neighbor and witness, a 32-year-old man, stated he heard a noise and looked outside his window. When he looked, he said he saw a man looking into his neighbor’s car. The witness yelled, “Hey, what are you doing?” The witness then observed a gray vehicle slowly pull up to the victim’s driveway.
The suspect slowly walked to the vehicle and got in before speeding off on westbound Visnaw. The victim stated his vehicle had been stolen before and anti-theft devices were installed when it was recovered. Both men said their neighbor might have security cameras facing the driveway.
Retail fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:46 p.m. on Sept. 3,
a report was made about a case of retail fraud that occurred in the 23000 block of Little Mack Avenue.
The president of the business, a 60-year-old woman, stated the suspect pulled into the rear of the store and had employees assist him in loading sod into his vehicle. When the sod was loaded, the suspect left the store, but he never came in to pay.
The woman stated she lets customers load sod before paying because they don’t know how much they will need. After some digging by employees, they managed to find the business that was on the side of the vehicle. The woman called the business with no answer. The amount of sod stolen was worth $276.92.
Shoplifter attempts theft of kids items
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police learned Aug. 25 about a reported shoplifting incident at Walmart, 33201 Van Dyke Ave. According to store staff, a suspect paid for some but not all merchandise at the self-scan checkout.
Upon then allegedly trying to leave with unpaid items, the suspect was caught by staff. The stolen items included kids clothing, kids shoes, a bag and milk bottles, police said. Police cited the suspect for third-degree retail fraud.
Fall Market: Shop boutiques from around country, funds benefit charitable projects of Tau Beta Association, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 27
(market-tinis and cocktails 4-7 p.m.) and 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Grosse Pointe Club, 6 Berkshire Place in Grosse Pointe Farms, taubeta.org
SEPT. 28
Jammin’ at the Junction: Car show, live music, food vendors, awards and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue in Roseville, roseville-mi.gov
OCT. 4
Harvest Fest: Hayrides, inflatables, petting zoo, train rides, doughnut truck, face painting, pizza, snow cones, DJ and more, 5-8 p.m., soccer field at St. Paul Catholic School, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms, stpaulharvestfest.com
OCT. 4-6
Lakeview High School - Class of 1969: 55-year reunion includes relaxed gathering at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 (Total Sports, 40501 Production Drive in Harrison Township), afternoon golf outing and casual reception at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 (Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township), and farewell brunch at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 (Grosse Pointe Historical Society, 375 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms), contact Bill Griffith about golf at billgriff9@gmail.com, all others RSVP to Patti Giorlando Timmins at pattihope0311@att.net
OCT. 5
Fall Music Fundraiser: Benefit for I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven, Michigan Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall, VFW Camp Trotter for Children and more, featuring Flashback, Abi Tipton, Bastien-Martin, The Detroit Agents, Bill Hamill, Krissie Reardon, Delta 88, Nathan and Errol, and Wolf Monkey, 3-11 p.m., VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 778-1146, facebook.com/vfw1146brucepost
OCT. 7
Women of the Watch: Keepers of the Light:
swimming pool argument
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a hotel in the 36000 block of Van Dyke Avenue Aug. 24 upon hearing that some patrons had been arguing with a worker.
According to police, guests from two rooms had reportedly been celebrating a birthday party at the swimming pool, and a worker reportedly told them that too many people were in that area. This reportedly made several patrons mad, and they allegedly yelled and “got into her face,” according to staff. Police said a hotel manager wanted the patrons to leave, so police passed on the message, and they followed the order. Police took no further action.
Vehicle stolen from outside SHAP
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, 38111 Van Dyke Ave., the night of Aug. 23 upon hearing that a silver Honda Sonata had been stolen there sometime between 2 and 10 p.m. Police said the vehicle’s owner still had the vehicle’s keys.
Moped wheelies reported
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a complaint the evening of Aug. 23 about two mopeds doing wheelies along a trail in the area of Dodge Park, near Utica Road. Police did not say in the report what sort of action they took in response.
Teen bothers waitress at restaurant
STERLING HEIGHTS — A male teen was allegedly bothering a waitress Aug. 23 at a restaurant near 15 Mile and Schoenherr roads. Police said the suspect had left the restaurant by the time they got there, and they told staff to call again if he returns.
Vehicle taken
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A white 2021
hand and then uses the Durango to push the Jeep out of the area.
Worker arrested for embezzlement
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An 18-year-old Detroit woman who worked at a store in the 300 block of
Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., free but registration required, (586) 4455407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org
OCT. 10
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido, 4 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 23715 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 469-5642
OCT. 12
Chili cookoff: Hosted by Warren-based Knights of Columbus Council #2835, no fee to enter but $5 to taste, noon-3 p.m., Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant, 24443 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, enter by contacting Greg at (586) 822-6567 or gchildsnixon@gmail.com
OCT. 19
Cars and Coffee: Also raffles and prizes, 10 a.m.-noon, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths@mimths.org, mimths.org
Baby shower: Drop off items to be donated to local pregnancy help centers, stay for refreshments and gift basket drawings, noon-3 p.m., Right to Life of Michigan, 27417 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 774-6050, macombrlm@rtl.org
OCT. 22
Gratiot: A Man, A Fort, A Road, A Lighthouse: Hear presentation by historian, 2 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org
OCT. 24
Presidential Trivia: Teams compete in five rounds of questions, prizes awarded and snacks served, 6-7:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., RSVP starting Oct. 3, (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org
OCT. 25
Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Nov. 8, Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, (800) 803-7174
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A RARE Nightmare: Variety and magic show, monster mash dance, pumpkin patch and decorating, games and crafts, cider and doughnuts, and indoor treat trail scavenger hunt, 6-8 p.m., Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, rare-mi.org
OCT. 26
Trunk or treat: Also Halloween events inside, 5-7 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths@mimths.org, mimths.org
OCT. 27
Trunk or treat: Also games, food and activities, 3-5 p.m., Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, (586) 778-5010, grennaid@yahoo.com
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Storytime: 1:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, near Dick’s Sporting Goods at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, shopmacombmall.com
Monthly book clubs: Booked for the Evening (every first Thursday) and Mystery
6-8 p.m. every first Saturday of month, Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, bring finger foods to
(drinks provided), (586) 778-5010
Gamblers Anonymous: Meetings 7:30 p.m.
