11/24/25 Eastsider

Eastpointe City Council approves 5-lane plans for Nine Mile Road

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — While many residents thought the discussion of the proposed Nine Mile Road diet was over, the Eastpointe City Council took up the issue again at its Nov. 18 meeting.

The plan, which would reduce the number of lanes on Nine Mile Road between Tuscany Avenue and Kelly Road, has been met with strong opposition from residents. In Octo-

ABOVE: Runners get on their mark Nov. 9 for the annual Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Big Bird Run. RIGHT: Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Director Tony Lipinski, right, held a moment of silence to honor longtime running participant Darrell McKee, who died this year at the age of 90. Next to him is McKee’s widow, Ellen McKee.

‘Darrell was a great ambassador for the Big Bird Run’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE —  Darrell McKee always ran a good race.

The longtime runner and polio survivor was a fixture at many local running events that tested the athletes on their skills, time and endurance. On the course, too, was where he made a lot of friends.

“He loved running. He just wanted to stay

Detroit assistant principal facing criminal sexual conduct charges in Macomb County

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — The criminal sexual conduct case against a Roseville man who works as an assistant principal at a school in Detroit will advance to Macomb County Circuit Court.

Jerome Younger, a 54-year-old Roseville resident and assistant principal at Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music and Art Academy in Detroit, was arraigned in the 39th District Court in Roseville in October. He is facing one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (relationship), a potential life felony; and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (relationship), a potential 15-year felony.

A statement released by Detroit Public Schools Community District said the alleged incident took place off school grounds.

“Mr. Younger has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcomes of both the criminal and DPSCD internal investigations,” the statement said. “The district is cooperating fully with law enforcement throughout this process.”

Esther Wolfe, communications director for the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, said the alleged offenses took place at Younger’s home in Roseville.

Following a preliminary exam held Nov. 14, Younger was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on both charges. He was scheduled to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 24 in front of Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia.

“The allegations in this case are very serious, and we thank the court for binding the defendant over for trial on these charges,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement. “Our focus remains on seeking justice and supporting the victim as the case proceeds.”

Younger’s attorney, Mark Haddad, did not return a request for comment.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

Eastpointe man dies in stabbing

EASTPOINTE — Authorities are investigating an alleged assault that resulted in the death of an Eastpointe resident.

The incident occurred at around 7:10 p.m. Nov. 17. Eastpointe police officers were dispatched to a home in the 21000 block of Tuscany Avenue — north of Eight Mile Road and west of Kelly Road — and discovered a 32-year-old man with stab wounds.

The man, identified by police as Christopher Purden, reportedly had been stabbed several times in the torso. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

A 57-year-old Eastpointe man, identified by police as Michael Hogoboom, was arrested as a suspect in the slaying. The investigation revealed that Purden and Hogoboom lived together at the house where the fatal stabbing occurred, according to police. Hogoboom was at the scene and was taken into custody without incident, police said.

Hogoboom was arraigned on a charge of second-degree murder before Judge Kathleen Galen in Eastpointe’s 38th District

Court Nov. 19. His bond was set at $1 million. At press time, Hogoboom did not have an attorney on record. He requested a courtappointed attorney.

Holish said the incident is tragic.

“The Eastpointe Police Department wants to extend our condolences to the family of the deceased,” he said. “Although there is still much unknown in this case, such as why the physical confrontation started, people need to try to de-escalate every situation that can lead to violence.

“If anyone is getting upset to the point that he or she feels they’re about to erupt, it’s a good idea to walk away from the scene,” Holish said. “Take a deep breath, calm down and return when emotions are not as high. Obviously, calling for police assistance is always an option.”

If you know more about this case or others, call the detective bureau at the Eastpointe Police Department at (586) 4455100, Ext. 1025.

— Andy Kozlowski

SECOND

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE —

Whether you like to view twinkling lights that glow or sing Christmas carols with others, the following community holiday events are designed to bring a festive mood.

For starters, put on your elf hat and jingle bells and head over to Eastpointe City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 for the city’s annual tree lighting at 23200 Gratiot Ave. The fun will include sing-alongs, refreshments, crafts and Santa Claus.

They’ll be rocking around the Christmas tree again Dec. 4 at Roseville’s 39th an-

It’s Christmastime in the city

Eastpointe Fire Department receives new fire engine

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — A group of young children who gathered at the Eastpointe Fire Station Nov. 17 anxiously awaited the arrival of the city’s brandnew fire engine.

Their dads work for the department, and when the new vehicle arrived — with sirens flashing — the kids couldn’t wait to check it out.

Also giving the custom-built truck a once-over were a number of dignitaries and firefighters, who have waited for the truck for more than two years.

“Isn’t this beautiful?” City Council member Harvey Curley said. “I’m so proud for the Fire Department — a wonderful thing to happen.”

The truck was manufactured by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp., known as KME, based outside New Orleans. The red truck is considered a pumper, also referred to as an engine. The new vehicle does not have a ladder.

“This is considered a pumper,” Battalion Chief Joe Zangara said. “Its main purpose is to carry water and pump water.”

The custom-built engine will be the city’s main fire truck and will be utilized the most.

Developer’s plan is to bring Portillo’s, Raising Cane’s,

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville City Council voted Nov. 11 to move forward with a proposed redevelopment of a local hotel.

At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Roseville City Council had voted to table discussion regarding a proposed brownfield redevelopment incentive for the Days Inn and Gratiot Huddle, located at 31327 Gratiot Ave.

The developers are planning to raze the current building and divide the property into three commercial buildings — a Portillo’s, a Raising Cane’s and an El Car Wash.

A brownfield redevelopment uses a tax increment financing board to help with the redevelopment of properties that might have been contaminated with chemicals such as asbestos. The board captures tax revenue, then reimburses the developer for the costs of eligible activities.

According to the proposal in the meeting agenda packet, the proposed plan would capture just under $700,000 from 2027 to 2032. Through the brownfield redevelopment, the developer would pay for any upfront costs, such as environmental cleanup or demolition.

The developers, Alrig USA, would be investing just over $10 million into the project.

The Roseville Planning Commission heard the applicant at its Oct. 20 meeting; however, it tabled the discussion pending

further information and revisions to the plan. Previously, Tim Tomlinson, Roseville city attorney, said normally it wouldn’t have gone before the City Council before being approved by the Planning Commission, but the county — which would be overseeing the brownfield — needs to know the city is interested.

“We kind of put the cart before the horse by going to the Planning Commission before receiving the designation on the brownfield, and the City Council doesn’t have the ultimate authority on it,” Albright said. “It actually ends up being the county, but the county wants the locals to approve that because it takes taxes out of the city’s coffers for a period of time for the brownfield to be conducted.”

The discussion was tabled at the City Council’s Oct. 28 meeting until it could hear a formal presentation on the proposed development. However, at its Nov. 10 meeting, the Roseville Planning Commission approved a site plan for all three parcels.

The proposal came back before the City Council at its Nov. 11 meeting.

“Today is a resolution of support for the brownfield plan. We ask that all communities, we want their buy-in,” said Amanda Minaudo, the Macomb County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority’s program director.

Minaudo added that the City Council would not be approving the actual development plan; it would just be voting to sup-

El Car Wash to Roseville

port the brownfield redevelopment plan and financing.

“Our environmental consultant will take a deep dive into it. There may be something that we find where an eligible activity isn’t eligible, or an issue with the timetable,” she said. “Typically, it would just be a minor adjustment that would be made to make sure that it is compliant with all state statues and legislation.”

Luke Bonner, from the Bonner Advisory Group, who is representing the devel-

opers, said a master assessor determined that the hotel was “functionally obsolete.”

“Basically this site, if it were built today, would not be built this way, right? So, it’s sort of outlived its function as a hotel, and what we would expect at this point is that right now it’s probably at the tipping point of its decline,” he said. “Where our client is buying and proposing the redevelopment of it now, versus this getting into a situation five, 10 years down the road where we’ve See DEVELOPER on page 7A

EASY AS PIE

LEFT: On Nov. 12, Roseville Middle School sixth grader Laura McCurry took a turn in the apple pie costume declaring, “I’m a pie eating a pie.” It was all in good fun when the school’s teachers partnered with the McDonald’s restaurant at 27901 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville for McTeacher’s Night: More Than a Pie! Teachers and students sold McDonald’s apple pies for $1 to raise funds for the school’s Motor City Cruise Education Day Games trip in Detroit. The Motor City Cruise is the NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons.

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‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE’

Roseville students, staff honor local veterans

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — Every military veteran has a story to tell.

Whether they were stateside or overseas, served in combat or during peacetime, their sacrifices are not forgotten.

Several veterans were recognized during an Honorary Veterans Day brunch Nov. 10 at the Roseville High School Culinary Café. The event was held one day before Veterans Day, which is observed annually on Nov. 11 as a federal holiday.

About 35 veterans attended, and some brought a guest. Among the veterans were Roseville Community Schools Board of Education member Matthew McCartney; Kment Elementary School third grade teacher and instructional coach Branden Bilicki; and support staff member and RHS wrestling coach Joe Baker. Several local dignitaries were present, including state Reps. Mai Xiong, D-Warren, and Alicia St. Germain, R-Harrison Township.

To show their gratitude, the high school’s hospitality students prepared a meal that included scrambled eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy, turkey, stuffing, salad, desserts and more. Shawn Thompson is the culinary teacher, and Andreana Woodward is the culinary paraprofessional.

“Good morning, everyone. Thank you for your service,” Thompson said. “My grandfather was a Korean War veteran and my uncle was Navy and Army, too, so I appreciate it.”

Before brunch was served, everyone stood up for the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” as performed by a group of RHS choir students under the direction of Choir Director Aubrey Meade. The veterans enjoyed the meal while they bonded over their military experiences.

“It was great,” said William Geiger, a Roseville resident who served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1982 to 1987 and even traveled to the Arctic Circle during a mission. Geiger, 63, grew up in Ohio and was in high school when he accompanied a friend to a local military recruiting office. As he read the literature about the U.S. Coast Guard, it was so intriguing that he enlisted as well.

“I liked that there was more of a focus on saving lives,” Geiger said.

At the same table, David Rocco, of Sterling Heights, and Ronald Shevela, of Clinton Township, reminisced about their time

Kment Elementary School third grade teacher and district instructional coach Branden Bilicki was among the veterans who attended. during the Vietnam War. Both were drafted and served in the Field Artillery Branch of the U.S. Army. Rocco served from 1965 to 1967, and Shevela served from 1966 to 1967.

“I wouldn’t trade it. You learn discipline,” Shevela, 79, said of the experience. “It settled me down. It got me to think about different things in a better light.”

See VETERANS on page 13A

BLACK FRIDAY

Music with Gerald Foster | 12pm-4pm Visit Santa Now – Dec. 24 November 28th 7am-9pm

Ave. & Masonic Blvd. in Roseville • www.ShopMacombMall.com

Free Family Fun Night

Wednesday, December 3 4:30pm-6:30pm

Santa Parade

Featuring Roseville High School Marching Band

Meet & Greet –

5:15pm-6:30pm (in center court)

• Face painting

• Cookies with Mrs. Claus provided by Roseville High School Culinary Students

• Goody bags while supplies last

Detroit Historical Museum opens new Red Wings centennial exhibition

“We’re supporting local marching bands and various other things that we’re doing, and we’re excited to bring that community feel to the city of Roseville,” he said.

seen other hotels like this, and the community is saying, ‘OK, what do we do with this property now?’ … We’re sort of on the frontend of that,” he said.

Gabe Schuchman, managing director of Alrig USA, said he couldn’t respond to the profitability of the location, though he said the company was excited to be making the investment in the community.

“We’re going to be making a significant investment. The car wash, the equipment, the soft costs and everything else will be north of $10 million, and we’re excited to be making that investment here in the community,” he said. “What the individual profitability of this location will be, I don’t know that offhand today. We’re hopeful that it’s going to be profitable; we wouldn’t be building it if we didn’t believe that.”

Councilman Kurmell Knox said that El Car Wash has a reputation for being involved in the communities where it has locations, which Schuchman said they have been doing in communities around metro Detroit by sponsoring football teams and other school programs.

Additionally, Schuchman added that El Car Wash is building a corporate headquarters for The Rainbow Connection, an organization that grants wishes and provides support services to Michigan families with children battling life-threatening illnesses, on top of a car wash.

“We’re giving them free office space and productivity on top of one of our car washes,” he said.

Mayor Pro Tem Catherine Haugh asked if any of the concerns of residents, which were heard at the Planning Commission meeting, had been addressed.

After what Schuchman called “a great Planning Commission meeting,” they decided to raise the height of the wall surrounding the car wash from 6 feet to 7 feet.

Schuchman also said they met with neighbors at the meeting and had since been in contact with some of them.

“We’re talking about a construction plan. Once we start construction, how are we going to make sure that we’re not interrupting (the neighbors’) sleep patterns and making sure they can lead a normal life, that we’re not cre-

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

DETROIT — The Detroit Historical Museum opened the Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown exhibition to the public on Nov. 20. The exhibition features artifacts from the Detroit Historical Society’s collection, the Red Wings’ archives and from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

“It’s an honor to see a century of Red Wings history brought to life at the Detroit Historical Museum,” Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing Asia Gholston said in a press release. “Every decade has its own defining moments, and this exhibit gives our fans a special opportunity to celebrate the passion, pride, and legacy that have defined 100 years of Red Wings hockey.”

Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown will occupy parts of the City of Champions Gallery, the New Motor City Showcase and the Detroit Artist Showcase. The exhibition filling three different galleries at the museum is unique and highlights the team’s extensive history.

Visitors will see memorabilia and photos from Olympia Stadium and Joe Louis Arena, information and artifacts from players in Red Wings history, and history related to the team’s earlier names — the Detroit Falcons and the Detroit Cougars. There are also interactive parts of the exhibition, including flashing Joe Louis Arena lights and the sounds of the organ from Olympia Stadium.

Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown will be on display all season long. The Detroit Red Wings were an integral part in the development of the new exhibit, according to the press release from the Detroit Historical Society. The museum parking lot is available for $10 a day.

For more information on tickets, hours and the Detroit Historical Society. Visit detroithistorical.org.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

ating any additional pollution or construction debris and all that,” he said. “So, we’re coming up with a construction plan with them right now to make sure that during the eight, nine months it takes to construct these buildings, they’re going to be taken care of.”

Before City Council voted on it, Roseville administrative services specialist Jim Gammicchia added that the project was a “win, win, win” for the developer and the city of Roseville.

“We’ve got national chains that don’t have a real presence in the metro Detroit area,

let alone Michigan, that we’re bringing here,” he said. “So, those folks that want to visit Raising Cane’s and Portillo’s, they’ll be driving through. They’ll be getting gas. They’ll be stopping at the bank. They’ll be doing other things here. And we bring that traffic to Roseville. We bring economic development to Roseville.”

In the end, the City Council voted unanimously to support the brownfield redevelopment plan.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

NEWS & NOTES

Eastpointe

building celebrates a milestone

EASTPOINTE — The building that currently houses the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society at 16600 Stephens Road is turning 70 years old this year.

To commemorate the 70-year anniversary, organizers are collecting old photos, memories and stories from the building’s many eras, which include the ice rink/Shakespeare Field, being a teen center, having human services in the basement, being a recreation center, being a senior center, and serving as a temporary City Hall.

Items can be sent to mimths@mimths.org or dropped off at the museum during the MIMTHS hours of noon to 3 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (586) 872-2581 or visit mimths.org.

GLEANERS TO HAVE FOOD DISTRIBUTION DEC. 4

EASTPOINTE — Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will have food distribution from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Eastpointe Middle School circle drive, 24701 Kelly Road. Gleaners provides meals to families in the community. For more information, visit the Gleaners website at gcfb.org. Volunteers are always needed. If interested, contact Ron Smith at (586) 533-3950.

EASTPOINTE — Following the Nov. 4 election results, the Eastpointe City Council voted unanimously to appoint Councilman Rob Baker as the city’s new mayor pro tem.

The vote came during an organizational meeting of the City Council Nov. 10, after Baker and newly elected Councilwoman Karen Scott took the oath of office.

PAC-MAN

is out for blood

METRO DETROIT — The video icon PAC-MAN is helping the American Red Cross.

The nonprofit organization has teamed up with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to recruit blood donors. Anyone who donates blood until Dec. 7 will receive a classic pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks and a one-of-a-kind PAC-MAN Gashapan collectible, both while supplies last.

Donors of all blood types are needed. To make a blood donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call (800) RED CROSS. See RedCrossBlood.org/ PACMAN for additional details.

PAC-MAN is celebrating its 45-year anniversary this year.

Donating blood takes about an hour, including talking to a health official about your medical history to ensure you are a good candidate. Blood transfusions are given to patients in a wide range of circumstances, including serious injuries such as car crashes, surgeries, child birth, anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments and more.

Through the end of November, the Red Cross is providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. The test measures an individual’s blood sugar level over the past three months. While no fasting is required for the test, blood donors should eat a nutritious meal ahead of their appointment. To receive A1C results, donors must make a successful blood, platelet or plasma donation and have not received an A1C result with their donation in the past 12 months.

Michigan residents travel for turkey

DEARBORN — According to AAA, more than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in the Great Lakes State.

AAA predicts about 2.3 million Michigan residents will travel by car and 224,600 will travel by airplane. Around 80,000 people will reach their destination by other means, including bus, train or a cruise.

According to INRIX, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the most congested travel times before Thanksgiving. Heavy traffic is expected all day Sunday as travelers return home. AAA recommends leaving early and staying alert for construction, crashes, or weather delays. Remember to slow down and move over for emergency responders and stopped vehicles.

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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — Renovations at both of the city’s fire stations continue to progress.

In January of this year, station No. 2, located at 17644 Frazho Road, closed to undergo renovations that included the installation of locker rooms and bathrooms for the female firefighters.

Station No. 2 reopened last month, and firefighters are again working inside the building. Now that those renovations are complete, construction crews are updating station No. 1, sometimes referred to as the Fire Department Headquarters, located at 18961 Common Road.

Funding for the renovations — including painting and new flooring — was made possible through a $20 million municipal facilities bond proposal that the voting majority passed in November 2023. The 30-year bond will fund a number of improvements, including the fire stations, library, court facilities and Department of Public Services building.

Station No. 2

There were no female firefighters when the fire stations were built in the 1960s. In the 1980s, the city hired its first female firefighter. Currently, there are five female firefighters in Roseville, and many renovations were needed to give them their own space and privacy while on duty.

Project Blue Light ceremony to honor fallen first responders

Public invited to Dec. 2 event

in Hazel Park

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — While many spend the holidays with family and friends, the police and firefighters who keep them safe continue to work in the dark and cold, never certain they will come home at the end of their shift.

The stakes are made clear at the annual Project Blue Light ceremony, which remembers first responders who died in the line of duty. The gathering pays tribute to fallen officers statewide and is attended by police and fire officials from all over.

This year’s event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, located at 50 E. Annabelle Ave. in Hazel Park, at the northeast corner of John R Road and Woodward Heights Boulevard. All are welcome.

“It definitely honors the fallen, but more than that. It speaks to those still doing the job, who are out there on these cold winter nights,” said Corey Haines, the police chief of Eastpointe and new mayor of Madison Heights.

The event’s name is derived from the practice of placing a blue or red light in a front window or porch light as a show of support for police officers and firefighters, respectively.

“It’s just heartwarming to see the lights in people’s homes, and very comforting to know we have their support,” Haines said.

The evening features a wreath presentation and a “Roll Call of Heroes,” with flowers placed by department members and family members of the fallen. Special lighted wreaths are given to the families of officers who died this year. There will also be drums and pipes, prayers and poems, speeches and other tributes.

In 2025, the Roll Call of Heroes includes three men who made the ultimate sacrifice:

• Capt. Brent Kostanko, Ann Arbor Fire Department. Last alarm: Jan. 29, 2025.

• Officer Kelvin O. Patrick, Detroit Police Department. End of watch: Feb. 6, 2025.

• Capt. Jeremy Watkins, Dearborn Fire Department. Last alarm: March 2, 2025.

Debbie Swofford is the organizer of the event, which is now in its 22nd year.

“It is also our chance to support the families and live up to the pledge made with the loss of each hero — that we ‘never forget,’” she said in an email.

Police and fire officials say the event also provides a boost to their morale. The rigors of the job can take a toll on their mental health, as they often see people on their worst days in life — from victims of violence and abuse to people who lost their homes in a fire. The occasional brush with death can also lead to post-traumatic stress disorder and thoughts of suicide.

Haines spoke to the pressure facing officers.

“When you’re out on patrol, there’s no such thing as a routine traffic stop,” Haines said. “Maybe it’s for speeding or running a

red light, but we don’t know who the driver is or where they’re coming from. Did they just rob a bank or a party store? Only the driver knows what they did prior to that

Fire engine

“This will be the frontline response vehicle for medicals and fires,” Fire Chief Jason Clark said.

A committee consisting of Zangara, Deputy Chief Alton Polk, Lt. Mike Szczesniak and firefighter James Heinzman conducted research and had many discussions within the department to determine the right vehicle for the city.

“The committee solicited the firefighters on what they want to see on this vehicle and what was important to them,” Zangara said. “What do we have on our existing engine that we don’t necessarily like. What would we like to see different. Ergonomics was a big thing.”

The new fire engine was built from scratch. It has a water tank capacity of about 900 gallons, and a 2,000 gallon per minute pump.

“It will be outfitted with a full array of advanced life support medical equipment,” Zangara said. “It will have extrication tools, which is basically the Jaws of Life.”

The new truck also has updated technology, hoses and safety cameras. The pumper took about 2 1/2 years overall from start to finish to build.

“The purchase was made in March of 2023,” Zangara said. “You do a pre-construction build where we sit at a table and line-item things out. Then it gets sent off to engineering. They start ordering parts in, and it’s a slow process.”

After the new truck arrived last week, fire chaplain Kevin Lancaster offered a blessing.

“Heavenly father, we come before you today with grateful hearts as we dedicate this fire engine and all who serve from it. Lord, you are our refuge and our strength and we ask for your covering to rest upon this de-

partment, this new equipment and every firefighter who answers the call for help,” Lancaster said.

“Bless this engine. May it be a vessel for protection, speed and lifesaving power. Let every tool be touched by your hands as it rolls through our city,” Lancaster said. “Let it carry your peace into moments of chaos, your wisdom into moments of confusion and your strength into moments of dangers. We pray for our firefighters. Keep them safe as they protect our people of Eastpointe. Bless this community as they serve.”

After the prayers, a number of firefighters washed down the rig and pushed it into the station.

“This is a tradition that goes back to the 1800s in the fire service. The firefighters would come back with their rig, and they would take the horses,” Clark said. “They would take the horses off, they would wash down the tires and wash down the steam pump and then they would push it back into the station. To honor the tradition of the fire service, when we get new vehicles, this is one of the things that we do.”

Clark thanked the City Council, administration and residents for their support with the new vehicle.

“We appreciate everyone’s support on this,” Clark said.

The department’s firefighters will undergo training before the new pumper is on the road. The process will take about a month.

The new fire engine has a 25-year life expectancy. It will replace the city’s 2004 pumper truck. Clark said the former truck will be auctioned off and money from the sale will go back into the Fire Department.

This is the second new fire truck for the city in the past two years. In March 2024, the city received a state-of-the-art, 102-foot ladder truck,which replaced the city’s 1998 ladder truck.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Run

in shape physically and keep fit,” said widow Ellen McKee, of Harrison Township. “He just loved all the people he came into contact with. He loved the camaraderie of it and the people he met.”

After what Ellen described as “a bad fall,” McKee died this year on Feb. 23 at the age of 90. Many years earlier, the 1952 Roseville High School graduate started running after he gave up drinking alcohol.

“He used to be a drinker,” Ellen said, but when he stopped, “he lost a lot of his drinking buddies.”

That’s when the U.S. Army veteran laced up a pair of sneakers and decided he’d rather jog than drink. For 39 years, McKee participated in the annual Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s Big Bird Run. At this year’s event on Nov. 9, a moment of silence was held to honor McKee. Ellen was present, as was her daughter, Becky Harris, and RARE Director Tony Lipinski.

“Darrell was a great ambassador for the Big Bird Run. He was running as a catalyst for the rest of his life,” Lipinski said. “We want to honor him because he was such an ambassador for the Big Bird Run.”

At every Big Bird Run, McKee asked for the race number that matched his year in the event. For instance, during his 10th year he wore No. 10 on his shirt; for his 39th year, it was No. 39. Even during the times he lived in Florida, he flew back just for the Big Bird Run.

While the Big Bird Run was his favorite event, McKee could often be spotted at oth-

er local races. He always went the distance while sprinting around Belle Isle in Detroit. He competed in almost 50 full marathons, did the Boston Marathon four times, and twice won in his age group at the Detroit International Marathon in 1992 and 1994. He was rewarded with numerous medals and trophies. McKee had a couple of rituals that helped make him successful on the track.

“He had to get to the races early and he wore Irish flag shorts,” Harris said.

When Harris, who was McKee’s stepdaughter, ran in high school, “He encour-

CALENDAR

DEC. 3

Live Nativity: See manger scene with performers and live animals on front lawn, also Advent dinner in basement, 5-6 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, School & Early Childhood Center, 23000 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, facebook.com/stpeterseastpointe

DEC. 5

VIP dance: For kids and adult role model, also

includes buffet dinner, photo opportunity, games and gift, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”-themed event presented by Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 6-8:30 p.m., Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, registration required, (586) 445-5480, rare-mi.org

DEC. 12

Marriage Town Hall and Community Workshop: Event focuses on rebuilding marriage, fatherhood and family structure in Black community, presented by national nonprofit TakeCharge and features local leaders,

is just a small, little token that Roseville Community Schools does to honor you.

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DEC. 14

‘The Willow Run Missile Lab’: Learn about America’s post-World War II effort to develop defense system to protect northern states from air attacks, presentation by historian, author and documentarian Ric Mixter, 2 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths@mimths.org, mimths.org

Run

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aged me,” Harris said. He also cheered her on at swim meets.

“He was very supportive,” Harris said. “He was always encouraging you to pursue what makes you happy.”

Residents also might remember McKee from his years as warehouse manager in East Detroit Public Schools (now Eastpointe Community Schools). McKee stopped running a few years ago when he got into his upper 80s.

His memory lives on at RARE. In lieu of flowers at his funeral, the family suggested donations to RARE’s Connor McMahon Scholarship, which raised almost $1,000. The scholarship helps provide funding for the Summer Day Camp for families in need.

McMahon was a scorekeeper, summer day camp instructor, building supervisor and park attendant at RARE. The 23-yearold Fraser High School teacher was killed in a hit-and-run car crash June 13, 2023, while changing a tire on the shoulder of Interstate 94 in Harper Woods.

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Dominic’s Christmas Wish: Nonprofit run by Eastpointe resident Dominic Miller, drop off new pajamas, books, coats, slippers, underwear, toys, socks, hats, mittens, scarves and clothes for infants through age 18 at 15325 Evergreen Ave. in Eastpointe, items collected until Dec. 19 and then distributed to local shelters, (586) 945-6852, dominic’schristmaswish@ yahoo.com

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Runners paid a participation fee, and there is a 1-mile walk, a 5-kilometer run and a 10-kilometer run throughout the city. Money raised benefited the following charities: the Roseville Optimist Club, the Roseville Lions Club, Live Rite Structured Recovery Inc., Roseville Jr. Sports, Roseville High School Band Boosters and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

According to Lipinski, the past few years the Big Bird Run has raised $3,000 to $4,000, which is divided between the nonprofit organizations. Awards are given out for winners in the different age groups. Participants also have a chance to win frozen turkeys.

Stacy and Andy Skaltsounis, of Clinton Township, participated in their 20th Big Bird Run this year, where they both placed third in their age group. The event has become a tradition for them, and it’s a course they really like.

“A lot of fast runners come out to this event, so it’s hard,” Andy, 51, said. “It makes it easier when people run with you.”

“It’s something we do together,” Stacy said. “We have other friends here, and you never know who you’ll run into.”

“It’s definitely a privilege to serve your country,” Rocco, 80, said.

Rocco said the hardest part of being in the service was “missing family.”

“You get through it,” he said. “You did the best that you could.”

Rocco recently became the Speakers Bureau chairman of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 Support Center, located at 18025 E. 15 Mile Road in Clinton Township.

During the brunch, district Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski let the veterans know to expect a postcard in the mail inviting them to participate in Roseville’s annual Memorial Day parade in May.

“We appreciate you being here. As a child of a Marine, I understand the sacrifice that you had to make to continue our freedoms as a country,” Blaszkowski said. “This

I hope you have an opportunity to talk to some of your fellow servicemen and women today. When we’re done with breakfast, feel free to stay as long as you want to have your conversations.”

The high school students also remembered the lost soldiers by setting up “The Fallen Soldier Table” in the entryway to the cafe. The place setting — including a white tablecloth, red roses and an empty chair — represented the fallen military men and women who could not be present for the meal.

The veterans left with placemats that students from Kment Elementary School made. They also viewed a video put together by Marketing & Communications Facilitator Joe Genest. The footage featured images of past Honorary Veterans Day brunches at the school and special messages from Steenland Elementary School students.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

A total of 303 runners registered this year for the Big Bird Run, although not as many showed up, possibly due to the snow that fell in the early morning hours on event day Nov. 9. Several sponsors helped the event run smoothly.

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Fire stations

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“Prior to these renovations, the dorm room walls were three-quarter walls. They didn’t go to the ceiling,” Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton said. “After a fire, the need is to go shower and clean up. This allows them to clean up and get put back into action much sooner.”

Other updates were completed as well. Sexton said that space is tight at station No. 2, but crews were able to expand the size of the day room (living quarters) and kitchen. He added the entire roof was redone, as were the dorm rooms, kitchen, locker rooms and bathrooms.

“The roof had an overhang on the east side of it. They expanded the kitchen and the day room by that space,” Capt. Brian Frederiksen said. “We didn’t expand the size of the roof footprint, but they brought the walls out under that roof. That difference has greatly helped because the kitchen was really tight. Everything is nice and clean and new.”

The Roseville firefighters/medics work 24-hour shifts. At night, the firefighters sleep in individual dorm rooms. Now with more showers, the firefighters can clean up quicker after a fire to remove contaminants and carcinogens.

“We have a better ability to help our firefighters stay healthy,” said Frederiksen, who also teaches at the Macomb Community College Fire Academy in Clinton Township.

While station No. 2 closed during the renovations, its firefighters relocated to station No. 1. During the construction, Roseville relied on its mutual aid departments in Eastpointe and St. Clair Shores to assist with south end dispatch calls when necessary.

“They helped us out tremendously. We were pretty successful,” Frederiksen said. “We did notice there was a temporary increase in our response times in the south end. There was no way to avoid that. The good thing is we had surrounding communities that would help us out if we needed it.”

Martin Road splits station No. 1 to emergencies on the north end and station No. 2 on the south end of the city. Depending on the emergency, both stations respond to some dispatch calls.

Station No. 1/ fire administrative offices

As part of the renovations, the fire administrative offices have a new home.

“In order to facilitate the addition of sufficient dorm rooms, locker rooms, showers, bathrooms, we relocated the fire admin-

istration offices from fire station No. 1 to our SERESA building,” Sexton said. “That building was underutilized, so we took a section of that building and we renovated it for the fire administration.”

Those offices, including that of Fire Chief Keith Jacobs, are now in the SERESA building located at Common Road and Tennessee Street near station No. 1. SERESA — South East Regional Emergency Services Authority — is a 911 municipal consolidated dispatch that services Roseville, Eastpointe, St. Clair Shores and Fraser. The SERESA building also has a new training room for a multitude of operations.

“With SERESA renovations, we also put a garage up for some of the fire inspector, fire marshal vehicles,” Sexton said. “Those vehicles have to be stored inside because of the equipment and medicine they keep in those vehicles. They have to be stored inside in a controlled environment.”

Station No. 1 will get a new roof, and the rest of the renovations will include the same ones as station No. 2: the day room, kitchen, dorm rooms, locker rooms and shower rooms.

“With the exception of the apparatus bay, the rest of the building is getting renovated,” Sexton said. “Right now, we have taken some of the station No. 1 employees to station No. 2 because half of station No. 1 is under renovation.”

The overall upgrades will bring the buildings up to date and provide efficiency improvements in lighting and heating and cooling that will save the city money on utility bills. Officials hope the updates too will attract new firefighters and retain existing firefighters.

“When we were looking at this bond, we were looking at other fire stations,” Frederiksen said. “We touched on things that had to be done, and they’re coming out great. We just want a fire station where everyone is comfortable so there is less stress. You come to work and you have less stress, because the calls are stressful enough.”

The breakdown of the costs is $1.8 million for the SERESA building, $1.9 million for station No. 2. and $2 million for station No 1. The station No. 1 renovations are expected to be completed by April 2026.

Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Inc., based in Shelby Township, is the architect. The contractor for station No. 2 and SERESA is Quadrate Construction in Macomb Township. The contractor for station No. 1 is Bernco Inc., in St. Clair Shores.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

CITY OF ROSEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

ABOVE: Roseville firefighter/medic Joshua Linkewitz washes down an ambulance while on duty Nov. 12 at station No. 1 at 18750 Common Road, which is currently undergoing renovations. Linkewitz just came off his one-year probationary period.

LEFT: Both Roseville fire stations are undergoing building improvements that include updated locker and shower rooms, kitchens, dorms, and day rooms.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Roseville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM, or thereafter, at the City of Roseville, Council Chambers, 29777 Gratiot, Roseville MI 48066. The Public Hearing will consider:

Variance #2825 - PP# 08-14-09-356-016 19025 Connecticut, permission to split a 100’ wide parcel into two 50’ parcels, creating two lots with widths less than 55’.

Variance #2925- PP# 08-14-17-332-023, 17732 Ivanhoe, permission to construct an accessory structure that exceeds 12% of the total lot area. New structure to cover 14.6% of total lot.

Variance applications can be reviewed and written comments received prior to the meeting at the City of Roseville, Building Department, 29777 Gratiot Roseville MI 48066, Attention: James Osterhout. The public may appear at the Public Hearing in person or by Counsel.

Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Zelmanski

Roseville City Clerk

Published: Eastsider 11/24/2025

Blue

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stop. And while most of the time everything goes well, it’s the times when it doesn’t that gives us pause. Our officers are going into the unknown.”

The event’s history in Hazel Park started in 2003 when Bob Williams — then the priest of St. Justin Church, the original venue, and the chaplain for the Hazel Park Police Department — led a service with Project Blue Light following the death of Jessica Nagle-Wilson.

Nagle-Wilson, a Hazel Park police officer, was killed in July 2002 while responding to a complaint that a neighbor wouldn’t leash his dog. Nagle-Wilson didn’t know a simple request would prompt the man to shoot her with a 12-gauge shotgun.

She died from a wound to the neck and the suspect survived. He was later sentenced to life in prison. NagleWilson was only 26 at the time of her death; she had been a patrol officer in Hazel Park for less than two years. She was also a newlywed who had married another officer.

The incident has haunted the Hazel Park Police Department ever since.

“Fr. Bob has passed on, but the service continues in Hazel Park,” said William Hamel, the police chief of Hazel Park, in an email. “Project Blue Light is a time for everyone to take a moment to remember the first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and to support their survivors.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

Christmas

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nual tree lighting and sing-along at 6 p.m., at the City Hall Plaza, 29777 Gratiot Ave. Caroling will begin at 7 p.m. and Santa Claus, Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be making spirits bright.

Eastpointe Cops Care is getting ready for its fifth annual Cops For Kids. Applicants must be Eastpointe residents and can apply to the email address mbeam@eastpointecity.org with the following information: a parent ID with an Eastpointe address, names of the children up to 12 years old only, birth certificates and requested gift ideas. The last day to apply is Dec. 2, and those chosen for the program will receive a golden ticket to pick up their gifts from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Oddfellows Hall, 23322 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe.

Roseville will again resemble the North Pole Dec. 6 for the Roseville Neighborhood Watch Group — Michigan’s sixth annual Roseville Holiday Lights On Wheels Parade. Residents, businesses and city employees will decorate their cars and trucks with Christmas lights and drive them through town from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Residents can view the Christmas convoy from their front lawns. The parade route will pass by several adult care facilities. To participate and to see the route, visit the group’s Facebook page. Staging for participants will begin at 4:30 p.m. off the north lot of Roseville High School, located at 17855 Common Road. There will be a live tracker posted to the watch group’s Facebook page during the event. All who want to ride in the parade must register in advance.

“Roseville Neighborhood Watch is very excited to again present this event with the help of the Roseville Police Department and the police escort they provide,” said Roseville resident Matthew Belz, a member of the neighborhood watch group administrative team. “This event is a highlight each year for us, and seeing our fellow residents all along the route, as well as the adult care facilities’ residents, makes all the behind-the-scenes work worth it. Thanks to all who support this event.”

Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., located at 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, invites the public to its community Christmas party from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Get there by 3 p.m. to see Santa Claus arrive not by sleigh, but by helicopter. For registration details, go to liveritestructuredcorp.com or call (586) 217-5899.

Eastwood Odd Fellows No. 496 is holding a toy drive for its annual Kids Christmas to be held Dec. 7. Donations of unwrapped toys and gently used bicycles can be dropped off at the hall, located at 23322 Gratiot Ave., or by contacting Nikki Hey, noble grand, at (586) 524-4308 or nikkivance@yahoo.com.

The 2025 Christmas market and bake sale will again be held at the Belgian Library, located inside the American House East 2, 18740 E. 13 Mile Road. Lukken costs $5 per dozen and raisin bread costs $8 per loaf with a limited supply. The bake sale dates are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Dec. 15 and Dec. 19. Organizers will begin taking orders Nov. 29, and baked goods must be preordered at (586) 214-6321. Additional goods will be offered during sale on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Nine Mile

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ber, more than 45 residents spoke out about the plan at a public forum hosted by the city.

A similar proposal came before the City Council in 2024, during Phase 2 of the project — which affected Nine Mile Road between Gratiot and Tuscany avenues — however, it was ultimately voted down.

The Nov. 18 meeting was the first meeting after newly elected Councilwoman Karen Scott and reelected Councilman Rob Baker took their oaths of office.

Residents voice support, opposition to road diet

During the public comment portion of the meeting, seven residents took the opportunity to speak about the road diet. Of them, six spoke in opposition to it, while one supported it.

Former City Councilman Cardi DeMonaco Jr. took the podium to continue his support of it.

Of the topics discussed at the forum in October, DeMonaco raised two points: One was the supposed opposition from first responders, in addition to results of a traffic study.

“The previous police chief said he looked out his window eight hours a day and said the road diet won’t work. And the previous fire chief said that they won’t be able to turn a fire truck onto Nine Mile if it’s three lanes,” he said. “So, when everyone’s saying, quote unquote, ‘public safety is against the Nine Mile proposal,’ that’s what they’re referring to because that’s what’s been said at council meetings.”

Additionally, DeMonaco said traffic studies showed an increase of about 10 seconds in the time it takes to travel Nine Mile Road in Eastpointe, and in some situations, it was faster than it currently is, he said.

In the end, DeMonaco said, the people on both sides of the issue just want to see the businesses succeed.

“Everyone on both sides of this issue want businesses to succeed, like everybody does. They want to attract new businesses. This plan will do that,” he said.

On the other side of the issue, David DeRonne, the owner of DeRonne Hardware on Nine Mile Road, who has consistently been in strong opposition to the road diet, said he hoped with the changes to City Council, that there had been a change of heart.

“Mr. Mayor, you told me the road diet will be killed because of the overwhelming amount of residents and businesses that are opposed to it,” he said. “I hope that you have

had that change of heart and have decided to respect the will of the people by making a motion tonight to end the three-lane road diet plan and proceed with the five-lane plan.”

Several residents said they thought the City Council had moved past discussing the road diet.

City Council votes to approve five-lane plans

At Eastpointe’s Nov. 18 meeting, the discussion came before the City Council again after Baker added it to the agenda.

“I added this to the agenda because I had a few discussions, like many of us have, with residents who said that they would like to just see which direction we’re going to go in. They would like everything to be done,” Baker said.

Baker made a motion for the City Council to move forward with the alreadyapproved five-lane design.

“I would like to go forward with that five-lane design and end all discussion,” he said.

Councilman Harvey Curley said a discussion wasn’t needed before voting on the motion.

“It says discussion and possible motion. We don’t need a discussion. We’ve had a discussion from our citizens, and that’s the important discussion that we’re listening to,” he said.

Mayor Michael Klinefelt agreed that he wanted to make a decision and end the conversation. He added that he felt residents were getting heated over the proposal before there was even a discussion regarding it.

“It just seemed like it got away from us before there could even be really much discussion on it,” he said.

Klinefelt also said he learned a lot through the proposal.

“My commitment to everyone is, I intend to try to sort of navigate issues a little bit better going forward,” he said.

Klinefelt ended by saying he wanted to direct the city to submit plans to the Michigan Department of Transportation so they can start accepting bids on the project.

City Councilwoman Margaret Podsiadlik said she couldn’t support the five-lane plans because of how it would affect businesses. Keeping the road at five lanes, she said, will impede things such as walkability and outdoor dining.

“Some of them (businesses) were talking about walkability and having outdoor patios and things like that to make it more inviting and encouraging for businesses to come here, so I cannot support this,” she said.

Baker said the city needed to support the businesses that were already in the city in order to attract new businesses.

“If we want to attract good businesses, I think they need to see us supporting the ones that we have here, and especially in that area where the road diet will go in,” he said. “We talk about walkability, but you have driving-based businesses there. You have an urgent care, you have a CVS Pharmacy, you have a couple drive-thru restaurants. I think if they see us supporting the businesses that we have, I think that will be more attractive than seeing us ignoring the ones that have come forward time and time again.”

When the council voted on it, Podsiadlik voted in opposition of the five-lane plans. It was approved with a 4-1 vote.

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AMISH FURNITURE

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Discover hundreds of vintage and antique clocks and watches + 1000’s of parts—most need repair or restoration. To view and bid go online, BidItMi.com. Estate Auction Experts of Michigan, 313-600-5451.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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