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State of the City address focuses on progress, future of Eastpointe
Eagle Scout’s project helps Roseville Fire Department dry its gear faster
BY MARIA ALLARD
ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department recently received new equipment that will make it more convenient for firefighters to dry their turnout gear after washing it. Both of the city’s fire stations — the headquarters on Common Road and Station 2 on Frazho Road — now each have a firefighter gear dryer that was built by 16-year-old Julian Deschner. Julian, whose dad, Mark Deschner, is a lieutenant with the department, made the dryers from scratch for his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout project. His fellow scouts from Troop 1032, out of First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, helped him build the equipment, which was delivered
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
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Klinefelt listed a number of projects that city officials are currently working on or have finished. The elected official said there are “preliminary plans” for a new courthouse, and the city is working to secure funding for the project. See ADDRESS on page 16A
ABOVE: With help from his Boy Scout troop, Julian Deschner made firefighter gear dryers for both Roseville fire stations. His dad, Mark Deschner, is a lieutenant with the Roseville Fire Department. RIGHT: Deschner, 16, addresses the Roseville City Council during its March 26 meeting about his Eagle Scout project. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
See SCOUT on page 17A
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EASTPOINTE — Mayor Michael Klinefelt officiated his first State of the City address March 19 at the Lutheran Fraternities of America Hall Post No. 57. The luncheon gave Klinefelt the opportunity to provide highlights of the city’s progress over the past year and a look at what’s in store for the future. Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson and 38th District Court Judge Kathleen Galen also shared information. The event — open to local dignitaries, city employees and residents — was organized by the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce. There was a fee to attend.