BEHIND THE WHEEL • 8A
Scott to replace DeMonaco on Eastpointe City Council
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — Voters in Eastpointe chose a newcomer to join the council and replace a council member who has served for more than a decade.
Karen Scott, 36, who has not pre-
viously held elected office, received the most votes — 2,849 votes, 38.62% of the total votes — in a three-person race for two four-year terms on the council.
“I’m very thankful for all the residents that came out and voted and made sure their voice was heard,” Scott said. “They voiced a lot of concerns that
were going on in the city of Eastpointe. I’m very happy with the results, and I look forward to serving the residents of Eastpointe, working with the local businesses and hopefully helping Eastpointe.”
In the voter guide put together by
See EASTPOINTE on page 7A
Roseville Public Library millage renewal passes 2A
Taylor wins Roseville mayoral race; Shoemaker, Hoover, Wietecha voted to City Council 4A
Students make meals ready to eat at Roseville High School
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Something was cooking inside the Roseville High School cafe the morning of Oct. 29.
That’s because the culinary arts students participated in a meals ready to eat challenge. The meal ready to eat, better known as an MRE, is a prepackaged food ration for the U.S. armed forces. The meals usually include an entree, side dish, cracker or bread, a dessert, a beverage, and a flameless ration heater.
Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Dunn and Sgt. Angel Weatherbee were present for the contest. Both work out of the Michigan Army National Guard recruiting office located at 31089 Hayes Road in Warren.
There were two contests with two different classes: one at 8 a.m. and one at 10 a.m. The culinary arts program is a 2-hour block. The students worked in pairs and were given a packet of ingredients to start. From there, they added other foods, condiments and spices. They had 15 minutes to come up with a meal, and Dunn and Weatherbee offered tips.
“I want you to look at your ingredients,” Dunn
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ABOVE: Army National Guard Sgt. Angel Weatherbee, center, checks out the meal ready to eat that Roseville High School culinary arts students Jordin Gayles, left, and Quintaysia Pope, both seniors, made from various ingredients. RIGHT: The students made a variety of meals Oct. 29.
ROSEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PASSES
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Roseville residents supported their public library last week at the polls.
During the Nov. 4 general election, the voting majority approved a 10-year Roseville Public Library millage renewal proposal.
According to the unofficial results from the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds, there were 4,107 “yes” votes and 1,557 “no” votes.
The current 10-year millage will expire Dec. 31, 2025, and residents have paid on it for the last 10 years. The millage is not a new tax, but a renewal, which will begin Jan. 1, 2026.
According to the ballot language provided by the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds, under the renewal the city will be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed .4622 mill ($0.4622 per each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property in the city for 10 years, from 2026 through 2035. Residents will be taxed 46 cents for every $1,000 of their home’s taxable value.
Prior to the election, Roseville City Assessor Brook Openshaw said that if the library millage renewal passed, the average taxpayer will pay $22.18 per year, which is the same tax they are paying now. According to Openshaw, the taxable value of the average home in Roseville is $48,000. The taxable value is the value on which property taxes are calculated. It is not the market value of the home.
The millage renewal will provide funds for operating, maintaining and equipping the Roseville Public Library. The estimated
revenue the city will collect under the millage in the first year in 2026 is approximately $615,000, according to the ballot language.
If the renewal hadn’t passed, the library would have lost 33% of its funding. The hours of operation would have been reduced, and all services would have been reduced or eliminated. Because voters approved it, the library hours and services will remain the same.
“The success of the millage tells me that residents trust that the library trustees, employees and city are using the information and suggestions that residents provided during our strategic planning sessions in 2022,” Director Jacalynn Harvey said via email. “We interviewed over 50 residents and used their suggestions for library updates in the current renovation plans. With the economy front and center during this election cycle, I believe it also confirms that most residents think the library is a good steward of their property tax dollars.”
During the library’s last fiscal year, there were more than 42,000 visits from patrons, and public computers were used 6,900 times to access the internet or Microsoft Office. Of the approximately 47,710 residents who live in Roseville, reportedly 41% of them have active library cards.
During the last fiscal year, library staff loaned 114,291 items that included books, audiobooks, kits, the library of things, board games, DVDs, videogames, Wi-Fi hot spots and music CDs. The library offered 386 individual programs for all ages. The library also offers scanning and faxing at no charge, along with printing and copying for a small fee per page.
Roseville Fire Department smoke detector program aims to save lives
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Every month, Roseville Fire Capt. Michelle Cattaneo and Fire Marshal Bill Ciner visit residents at their homes to install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
The installations are done at no charge, but residents must live in Roseville and own their homes.
In past years, firefighters distributed the working smoke alarms from the station, where homeowners picked them up. However, it was discovered that oftentimes when residents got home they forgot to install
Keeping kids warm
them or didn’t know how, and the devices sat unopened.
The department now provides the free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and installations through a state program started several years ago by Kevin Sehlmeyer, Michigan’s fire marshal from 2017 until he
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Eastpointe city manager candidate withdraws application, offer extended to second pick
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council’s first pick for a city manager withdrew his application.
On Oct. 14, the City Council voted to extend an offer to Brian Wood, the current assistant city manager in Glenarden, Maryland, to fill the city’s vacant city manager position. The City Council also voted to extend an offer to Flint Economic Program Development Manager Ryan Madis in the event that Wood declined the position.
At a special meeting held Oct. 27, the City Council voted to receive and file the letter of withdrawal from Wood and directed City Attorney Richard Albright to extend a contract to Madis.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, several people spoke out against the city’s proposed road diet on Nine Mile Road, and some criticized the City Council for not putting the special meeting on the city calendar until the morning of the meeting.
Council members Cardi DeMonaco Jr. and Margaret Podsiadlik stated that the meeting was added at the last minute due to a quick response being needed to Wood’s withdrawal.
“We’re meeting today; we’re trying to move forward,” DeMonaco said. “Candidates will maybe take an offer somewhere else if we don’t move fast enough, so we’re trying to move forward here and find a good city manager for the city.”
Councilman Rob Baker agreed, adding that he understood the residents’ concerns.
“Everybody up here, we do owe you transparency. We owe you integrity, we owe you honesty and we owe you the obligation to do the best that we can up here so your voices are being heard,” he said.
Eastpointe Mayor Michael Klinefelt
See SMOKE DETECTOR on page 12A
Operation Warm partnered with Nordstrom Cares to donate new coats to every student at Green Elementary School in Roseville on Nov. 5. Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that donates coats, shoes and more to children at no cost. For more photos, visit candgnews.com/galleries.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
The Pre-K Great Start Readiness students were the first to enter the gym. They choose mittens to go with their new coats. Each student had a volunteer personal shopper to help with their selections and check fit. Volunteers asked the students to reach for the sky and then hug themselves to check the fits of the coats.
Taylor wins Roseville mayoral race; Shoemaker, Hoover, Wietecha voted to City Council
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Residents in Roseville let their voices be heard at the polls Nov. 4 as they voted to reelect the current mayor.
With 4,372 votes — 82.51% of all votes cast — Robert Taylor will remain the city’s mayor.
Taylor was appointed to the City Council in 2005, and he has served as the city’s mayor since 2015.
“I just want to thank the residents of Roseville that voted for me and have the faith in our City Council and our administration to continue to try to make Roseville a better place for all of us to live and visit,” Taylor said.
Now that the election is over, Taylor said he’s looking forward to some of the things coming to Roseville in the future.
“We’ve got a lot going on. We’ve got a lot of people that want to invest in Roseville,” he said.
Taylor faced off against Edward Stross, an artist who entered the race as a write-in candidate.
There were 927 write-in votes.
“I didn’t bother to check the results of
the election, I am certainly not going to win, but I seriously want to thank everyone who voted for me,” Stross said in a Facebook post. “You took the time and effort to vote, and that means the world to me.”
Stross had previously told the Eastsider that he decided to run because he felt someone with opposing views needed to be on the council.
“Our City Council has no fear of the voters, because there’s no one else to vote for,” he said previously.
Haggerty remains second-most vote-getter
In the Roseville City Council race, five candidates were competing for three fouryear terms.
Bill Shoemaker will remain on the council, having received 3,802, or 27.37% of the votes.
Jan Haggerty, who passed away in October, was the second-most vote-getter, having received 2,914, or 20.98% of the votes.
Roseville City Attorney Tim Tomlinson previously told the Eastsider that the city
charter — which was adopted in 1958 — does not address the effect of a vacancy on how votes are counted for a death prior to the election. However, a Michigan statute prohibits the counting of votes for a deceased person remaining on the ballot, he said.
This means, Tomlinson said, that any votes cast for Haggerty would not count.
Shoemaker will be joined on the council by James Hoover, who received 2,689, or 19.36% of the votes, and Steven Wietecha, who received 2,571, or 18.51% of the votes. There were 151 write-in votes.
Hoover hasn’t held any elected offices previously, which made him surprised to receive more votes than an incumbent.
“That right there tells me that the people of Roseville are looking for something new, and looking for someone to be their voice,” he said.
In his submission to the Eastsider’s voter guide, Hoover stated he felt the current City Council is “tone deaf” to the voices of its constituents. His top priorities, he said, include holding Priority Waste accountable for “lackluster” service, drawing new businesses to Roseville, creating new jobs and filling empty storefronts, assisting elderly and disadvantaged families and veterans with home
and property maintenance and addressing increasing bills and lowering taxes.
As Haggerty’s replacement on the council, Hoover said that he has “pretty big shoes to fill.”
“I think I have a responsibility to her memory and her legacy as well,” he said.
Hoover added that he wanted to thank the residents who voted for him.
“I’m grateful to the people that put their faith in me to put me here, and I will do my best to make them not regret their choice,” he said.
Wietecha has served on the City Council since 2016. Shoemaker and Wietecha could not immediately be reached for comment.
Additionally, Jennifer Zelmanski, who ran unopposed, will maintain her position as city clerk. She received 4,972 votes. There were 110 write-in votes.
Richard Steenland, who also ran unopposed, was voted in as city treasurer, replacing former Mayor John Chirkun, who decided not to run for reelection. Steenland received 4,911 votes. There were 125 writein votes.
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Teen ordered to stand trial for allegedly fleeing police, causing fatal crash
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — Following a delay of more than 90 minutes and several additional witnesses called to testify, a juvenile who allegedly was fleeing from police and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in a Madison Heights man’s death, was ordered to stand trial on the charges against him.
On July 12, officers were called to the Eastwood Village apartment complex for a report of two individuals stealing cars. Officers located Daniel Shane Canales, 16, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, attempting to leave the complex. When they attempted to initiate a stop, police said, he fled.
Clinton Township officers pursued Canales until the chase was terminated by a supervisor, according to police. However, Roseville officers located Canales shortly after and attempted to stop him again, according to police. He allegedly fled, leading officers on a chase into Warren, to the intersection of Van Dyke Avenue and 11 Mile Road, where he crashed, allegedly killing Alex Habib, a 28-year-old Madison Heights resident who died in the crash.
Canales, who was arraigned as an adult, is facing five charges: second-degree murder, a potential life felony; first-degree fleeing a police officer, a 15-year felony; operating with a suspended license causing death, a 15year felony; third-degree fleeing a police officer, a five-year felony; and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, a five-year felony.
A preliminary exam hearing was held Nov. 3 in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township. It was a continuation of one that began Sept. 29 but was adjourned so Canales’ attorney, Robbie Lang, could review evidence to determine whether to call additional witnesses.
It was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. but didn’t start until about 2:45 p.m. The wait, according to 41B District Court Judge Jacob Fimminineo Jr., was caused by a delay in having the defendant transported from the county jail, which is roughly a mile from the courthouse.
“I was ready at 1. I think all of you were ready at 1. Macomb County Jail is in charge of transportation of the defendant, and for whatever reason, they could not bring him up until later, and it’s up to them,” he said. “They have a lot of people to transfer to dif-
Investigation finds no violations in termination of HR employee
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — A complaint filed by a former Eastpointe employee was found to have no merit, according to a third-party investigator.
On Aug. 27, Eastpointe Human Resources Manager Vicky Brooks sent a sixpage document to several city officials, including Mayor Michael Klinefelt and City Council members, alleging that she had been the target of discrimination and retaliation from interim City Manager Elke Doom.
At the City Council’s Sept. 2 meeting, the council approved a budget amendment that reduced Brooks’ annual salary. She said she was laid off the following day.
Brooks said she was paid a little over $90,000. The budget amendment was for $30,663.
Brooks thinks part of the rationale for being laid off was that she had been bringing to light changes in processes and procedures that could potentially get the city in trouble.
“I kept bringing to her attention, ‘You
ferent jurisdictions, so it was out of my control.”
are changing things that could get us in trouble. You’re changing processes and procedures that are leading to hiring irregularities that could be viewed as violating Title VII,’” Brooks said.
This led to Doom trying to make a case against Brooks, as Brooks sees it.
“I think that’s what led to her beginning to micromanage me, beginning to try to build a case that I wasn’t doing a good job,” she said. “That was internal, but externally, the reason was they were doing a realignment of the staff.”
In addition, Brooks alleged that the city was violating equal employment opportunity policies, alleging that she, as well as other Black city employees, as well as employees who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, faced other forms of discrimination.
A third-party investigation was opened into the matter, which determined that there was no wrongdoing on Doom’s part.
Brooks said she was disappointed in the results of the investigation and questioned
Lang called three additional witnesses to the stand — two Clinton Township police officers and a Roseville police officer. His first witness, Clinton Township police officer Ryan DeVooght, was in one of the vehicles pursuing Canales.
Clinton Township Police Lt. Christopher
Photo by Brian Wells
Daniel Shane Canales, 16, is seated next to his defense attorney, Robbie Lang, during his preliminary exam Monday, Nov. 3, in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township.
HISTORY LESSON
DETROIT — In April 2025, local historian Bruce Allen
Kopytek gave a presentation at the Eastpointe Memorial Library regarding the history of the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store and his book, “Hudson’s: Detroit’s WorldFamous Department Store.”
Kopytek is giving another presentation Nov. 16, but this time at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, on Belle Isle. The event will take place 2-3:30 p.m., and Kopytek will launch his newest book, “The D&C Lake Lines and the Fabulous Luxury Lines of the Great Lakes.” For more information, go to detroithistorical.org.
I-94 lanes scheduled to reopen
MACOMB COUNTY — Two lanes of Westbound Interstate 94 were scheduled to be closed for about a week starting Nov. 6 for emergency bridge repairs to the Frazho Road bridge in Eastpointe, which was damaged when the boom lift of a truck struck it in September.
The Michigan Department of Transportation was performing a repair called heat straightening, where heat is used to straighten steel beams instead of replacing them. The goal of the work is to allow the eastbound side of Frazho Road to reopen.
The I-94 lanes at press time were expected to reopen Nov. 13.
Upcoming programs at the Eastpointe Memorial Library
EASTPOINTE — Several programs are scheduled this month at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave.
There will be a trivia night with “Jeopardy!” champion Sandie Baker at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13.
The Teen Anime Club will meet at 4 p.m. Nov. 17.
The Mystery Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Cryptozoology storytime will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 19.
The Friends of the Library book sale will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 (the Friends preview sale, for friends members only, with memberships sold at the door). The sale will resume from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 21, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22.
The teen hangout will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 24.
For more information on any of the events, call the library at (586) 445-5096.
DOMINIC’S WISH LIST
EASTPOINTE — Dominic’s Christmas Wish is accepting new items for children in need. Eastpointe resident Dominic Miller started the nonprofit organization several years ago. Through the charity, Miller collects new pajamas, books, coats, slippers, underwear, toys, socks, hats, mittens, scarves and clothes for infants through age 18; the items are distributed to local shelters.
The deadline for donations is Dec. 19. Items can be dropped off at 15325 Evergreen Ave. in Eastpointe. For more information, email Dominic’sChristmasWish@yahoo.com or call (586) 945-6852.
Learn about the Chrysler Turbine car
ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Historical Society will welcome lawyer and author Steve Lehto to its next program Nov. 18 at Roseville Middle School, located at 16250 Martin Road. Lehto will speak on the experimental Chrysler Turbine car that was manufactured from 1963 to 1964. The event will begin at 6 p.m., and check-in will start at 5:15 p.m. Admission is free.
RARE VIP Dance Dec. 5
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe is accepting reservations for its VIP dance to be held 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores.
The dance is for children and an important adult role model in their life. This year’s theme is “Walking in a Winter Wonderland!” The night will include a buffet dinner, dancing, a photo opportunity, games and a special gift for each child at the end of the night.
The cost is $25 per person for residents, and $30 per person for nonresidents. It is recommended to register early since the event sells out. No tickets will be sold at the door. To register, call RARE at (586) 445-5480 or go to rare-mi.org.
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Eastpointe
the Eastsider, Scott, an educator, said her top goal is “to ensure Eastpointe is safe, connected, and thriving. I will strengthen partnerships with law enforcement, revitalize our streets and public spaces, and support programs that link residents to jobs and resources, including our library.”
Councilman Rob Baker will remain on the City Council, having received 2,579, or 34.96% of the votes. Baker previously served as a park commissioner before being appointed to the City Council in 2019.
Incumbent Cardi DeMonaco Jr. placed third in the race with 1,895 votes, or 25.69% of the total votes.
DeMonaco, who also served as the city’s mayor pro tem, has served several terms on the City Council since 2014. However, he has faced criticism for voting in favor of the Nine Mile Road diet plans.
“It has been an honor serving the city of Eastpointe for the last 11 years,” DeMonaco said. “I am optimistic that the city will continue to improve.”
While he said he was disappointed with the results, he wished the newly and reelected council members the best.
“There will be, as always, a lot of important discussions to be had and decisions to make,” he said. “I have no plans to run again, but plan to stay involved in the community.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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LEARN HISTORY TO A ‘T’ WITH EASTPOINTE’S ANTIQUE 1921 FIRE TRUCK
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
Anyone who visits the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit will see an important piece of Eastpointe history. Eastpointe’s first-ever fire truck is among the many antique vehicles on display. The 1921 Ford Model T was purchased a little more than 100 years ago when Eastpointe was known as Erin Township.
A group of business owners pooled their money to buy the chemical fire truck. They were concerned about fires as the township grew and felt the horse and wagon used in town to douse flames wasn’t enough. The proprietors wanted a truck to carry more water and also allow for the pumping of water.
For the next five years, the red 1921 model will remain at the museum for public viewing. At the Aug. 19 Eastpointe City Council meeting, the council voted 4-0 to approve the automobile loan agreement between Eastpointe and the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum for five years, beginning Aug. 1, 2025, and expiring Aug. 1, 2030. Council member Rob Baker was absent.
Eastpointe Fire Chief Jason Clark said there was no exchange of money involved in the loan agreement, just that the museum will house and maintain the fire truck for the next five years. This is the second five-year cycle for a loan agreement.
“It’s still looking good,” Clark said. “They seem like they’re doing a good job taking care of it.”
On the late morning of Oct. 31, Clark, retired Eastpointe Fire Chief Danny Hagen, retired Fire Capt. Don Schmidt and his wife, Kim; and retired firefighter Joe Radzwion III toured Piquette with museum operations manager Samantha Wilkinson. Eastpointe Mayor Pro Tem Cardi DeMonaco Jr. and Eastpointe City Council members Harvey Curley and Baker joined them.
Eastpointe’s first-ever fire truck was used by the city’s firefighters until 1942. Although the vehicle ceased fighting fires, it remained in the city — which for decades was called East Detroit — for parades and other events over the years.
One memorable moment for Hagen came in 1981 when he and his bride, Mary, cruised in the historic truck on their wedding day. They drove from St. Jude Catholic Church, on Seven Mile Road in Detroit, to the Eastpointe Fire Station on Nine Mile Road near Gratiot Avenue, where they switched vehicles for the reception. The newlyweds drew plenty of onlookers.
“We went down Kelly Road and it started to rain. My wife was the best sport in the world,” Hagen remembered. “The people were going bonkers when they saw the truck.”
The museum provides informational signs for all the exhibited cars. According to the Eastpointe sign, the 1921 Model T chemical fire truck had 20 horsepower and weighed 1,439 pounds.
The truck was either assembled at the Ford Highland Park Plant or a branch of the plant. The gas-powered truck drove about 25 mph and came with a two-speed transmission. It was equipped with standard pneumatic non-skid tires, and hard rubber tires were optional. Hagen said there was a siren system in town to alert when there was a fire.
“There was one hose and they used axes to open the door and open the roof to let out smoke and gases,” Hagen said, adding that axes also were utilized “for quick entry” into the home or building. Firefighters did not have all the updated equipment and safety gear available now.
“There were no masks, no (compressed) air,” Hagen said. “It wasn’t in existence at the time.”
While on the tour, a group of local students crossed paths with the firefighters, who shared their experiences with the fire truck.
“Driving it is like driving a go-kart in the wind. It’s a big open vehicle,” Radzwion III said. “It was like an icon in every Memorial Day parade. It was awesome. You felt so proud.”
“I was one of the few that drove it,” Schmidt said of those fun city events through the decades. “It brings back so many memories.”
According to its history, the Eastpointe Fire Department and the East Detroit Historical Society together restored the truck and won awards at the 2008 Detroit Autorama. In 2009, the Michigan Historical Commission presented the Michigan Week Gov. John B. Swainson award to Hagen for his “outstanding contribution to the preservation of Michigan history.”
The Halfway Model T chemical fire truck contains a plaque dedicated to the founding members of the department in 1921: Fire Chief Lorenz Rein, and firefighters
Cyril Derdaele, Ray Woodcock, Frank Schustler, August Zado, Fred Rader, Jess Hamner, WM Yuckey, Gottfried Eschmann and Richard Paetsch.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is a Michigan historic site. Piquette was the first factory Ford Motor Co. built, and where models B, C, F, K, N, R, S and T were manufactured. Visitors can view antique cars that are from private collections or that the museum has purchased, including a 1903 Ford Model A Tonneau, a 1911 Hupmobile model 20 C, and a 1916 Studebaker.
The museum also has a replica of Henry Ford’s office, including a safe used to hide blueprints so corporate spies would not find them and a telescope for bird-watching. Ford, however, didn’t spend much time in his office, as he preferred to be on the assembly floor.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is located at 461 Piquette Ave. in Detroit. Free parking is available in the paved courtyard lot next to the building, and in the gravel lot directly across from the museum on Piquette Avenue. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. It is closed on holidays. For more information, go to fordpiquetteplant.org.
ABOVE: Samantha Wilkinson, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum operations manager left; retired Eastpointe Fire Chief Danny Hagen, center; and Eastpointe Fire Chief Jason Clark discuss Eastpointe’s 1921 Model T chemical fire truck.
ABOVE: Eastpointe’s first-ever fire truck — a 1921 Model T — had 20 horsepower and weighed 1,439 pounds.
LEFT: Kim Schmidt, left, holds a photo of her husband, Donald Schmidt, a retired Eastpointe Fire Department captain, as he drives the fire truck in a Memorial Day parade.
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Roseville City Council votes to table redevelopment discussion
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Roseville city officials have temporarily paused plans to redevelop a property on Gratiot Avenue into three commercial buildings.
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Roseville City Council heard a proposal for a resolution to support a brownfield redevelopment incentive for the property located at 31327 Gratiot Ave.
Currently, the property is home to the Days Inn and Gratiot Huddle Sports Bar. The developers are seeking to raze the current building and divide the property into three commercial buildings — a drive-thru restaurant, an outdoor cafe and a car wash.
A brownfield redevelopment uses tax increment financing boards to help with the redevelopment of properties that may 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, 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. A representative of Alrig could not be reached before press time.
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. Tim Tomlinson, Roseville city attorney, said normally it wouldn’t have gone before the City Council before be-
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the big screen
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Several of those classics will jingle all the way to the big screen this Christmas season through the holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind.
MJR theaters across metro Detroit will show a number of holiday favorites until Christmas Day, Dec. 25. All movies are $5 a ticket per person, and several theaters will have different showings each day.
“There’s something truly special about seeing these holiday classics the way they were meant to be seen — on the big screen, surrounded by family and friends,” Director of Marketing for MJR Theatres Anthony Taylor said in a prepared statement. “Whether it’s your first time or your 50th, these films bring people together and create lasting memories.”
The first movie to kick off the Big Screen Rewind was the animated 2018 release of “The Grinch” from Nov. 1-6.
On Nov. 4, Breia Willis, of Harper Woods, brought her three children Wynter, 4, Jayla, 8, and Shakor, 6, to an afternoon viewing at the MJR theater in Sterling Heights. It was somewhat of a reward for Jayla and Shakor for receiving all A’s on their report cards.
“I found out there was a newer ‘Grinch’ movie,” Willis said. “It was pretty good. We liked it.”
Jayla said the MJR theater is her “favorite place,” and her favorite character in the film was Max the dog.
“I like dogs,” she said.
Stephanie Wright, of Sterling Heights, brought her grandson Troy McDonald, 9, to the same showing of “The Grinch.” It was the first time they saw the movie.
“It was fantastic. It was very heart-touching and showed the meaning of Christmas,” Wright said. “It’s not all about the gifts but about showing love to one another. I think everyone should see it.”
McDonald, who thought the movie was “good,” said the Grinch was his favorite part of the film.
“I liked it,” he said. “It’s about showing love.”
Christmas movie fans can curl up with some popcorn at their local MJR theater with the following movies:
• “The Holiday,” Nov. 7-13.
• “Elf,” Nov. 14-20.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Nov. 21-25.
program, Big Screen Rewind, is bringing a number of Christmas movies to the big screen this holiday season.
• “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 4.
• “The Polar Express,” Dec. 5-11.
• The 2000 release of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dec. 12-18.
• “White Christmas,” Dec. 19-25. Showtimes and tickets for MJR Big Screen Rewind’s holiday edition are available at mjrtheatres.com or the MJR App.
Other holiday movie happenings
Cambria Detroit Hotel’s Balla Ultra Lounge is also making spirits bright with the help of Fork n’ Film, a hospitality company that is bringing holiday favorites and chef-crafted menus together. Amid twinkling decorations inside the lounge, each meal is designed to offer food and drink items timed to match the emotion with the film’s most memorable moments on the big screen.
“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” is set for Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Fans of “Elf” can check out the film Dec. 19-20, Dec. 27 and Jan. 2-3, 2026.
Reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased online at Detroit.ForknFilm.com. Seating is limited to 40 guests per night. Dates and times are subject to change as additional shows and dates may be added. The Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown’s Balla Ultra Lounge is located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., in Detroit.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
CRIME WATCH
Retail fraud at hardware store
EASTPOINTE — Police officers were dispatched at around 1:40 p.m. Nov. 4 to DeRonne Hardware in the 18000 block of East Nine Mile Road on a report of retail fraud.
Officers were advised that two men had entered the store and helped themselves to more than $5,000 in merchandise before fleeing the scene. Video of the suspects was provided to police.
Patrol officers, detectives and members of the Eastpointe Special Investigations Unit were able to locate the suspects the next day, Nov. 5. Both were arrested and a search warrant was conducted at their Detroit residence. Most of the stolen merchandise was also recovered, police said.
Charges are pending following a review by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Larceny from auto
EASTPOINTE — At around 9 a.m. Oct. 31, police officers were dispatched to the 16000 block of Sprenger Avenue to
investigate a larceny from auto complaint. Their investigation reportedly revealed that an unknown person had stolen a handgun from the center console of a black Ram truck.
Eastpointe police are reminding the public to lock their vehicles when parking overnight, and to not leave any valuables inside.
Breaking and entering
EASTPOINTE — At around 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3, police officers were dispatched to the 16000 block of Stephens Drive to investigate a breaking and entering report. They were advised that the house was for sale and unoccupied at the time. An unknown suspect allegedly broke the rear bedroom’s window and gained entry, stealing the washer, dryer, hot water heater and stove. The last time the house had been seen intact was Oct. 31.
If you know more about these cases or others, call the detective bureau at the Eastpointe Police Department at (586) 4455100, Ext. 1025.
— Andy Kozlowski
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Get some popcorn ready. The holiday edition of MJR’s repertory
Exam
Allis described why he made the decision to have officers terminate the pursuit.
While a number of factors would go into making the decision, he said he based his decision on the fact that Canales was driving with no lights on and running red lights on a city street.
“It was different when he was on the freeway,” Allis said. “I wasn’t comfortable letting the officers pursue on a city street.”
Roseville Police Lt. Justin Forrest decided to allow his officers to pursue.
He said he was confident in the information being provided to him by other officers, and he was aware of the road conditions, traffic conditions and location, which allowed officers to continue their pursuit.
After testimony, Lang argued Canales should not be bound over on a second-degree murder charge, stating that Assistant Pros-
ecuting Attorney Jeffrey Hall failed to show evidence to support it.
“You have to prove a certain state of mind and malice for purposes of a murder conviction. That wanton disregard and malice hasn’t been proven by any kind of testimony,” Lang said. “We have to infer from whatever testimony we’ve heard here on the state of mind.”
According to case law, Lang said, for malice to be implied, the defendant has to knowingly commit an act with high probability of death and a knowledge that death would result from his actions. He argued that Hall hadn’t proven that.
Hall said it’s rare to have a case where they know exactly what the defendant was thinking without the defendant saying. He also stated that any reasonable person would know cars are dangerous.
“A reasonable person, even at the young age of 16, knows cars are dangerous. You don’t go right into the road because you might get hit by one, and that driving one at 130 miles
per hour could cause the risk of someone getting hit,” he said.
Hall said that anyone would know running red lights and stop signs and breaking the speed limit would create a risk of death or great bodily harm or injury.
Femminineo stated that at any point Canales could have pulled over and stopped, but he made the decision not to out of the fear of getting caught.
“If all those decisions being made by an individual is not a wanton and willful disregard to the likelihood that those tendencies could cause great bodily harm or death, then the defendant is living in a fantasy Grand Theft Auto
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world and not realizing what reality is,” he said. In the end, Femminineo bound over Canales on all charges. Before dismissing, he wished Canales the best of luck.
“Mr. Canales, I wish you best of luck in the future, sir. I’m sorry you’re going through this, but I’m more sorry the family is going through this,” he said. “And I pray to God that some other kid making decisions in life will see the wrong decisions that you made and learn from it, and I hope that one day, maybe you’ll be able to be in a position to make better decisions.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 2917637.
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Smoke detector
from page 3A
retired this year. Sehlmeyer created a community risk reduction collaboration effort known as “MI Prevention” in an attempt to reduce fire fatalities and injuries and decrease property loss.
“It’s a free program,” Cattaneo said. “We go up to Lansing, pick up the smoke detectors and bring them back.”
The majority of the smoke detectors are made by a company called Kidde. Sometimes the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are combined in one unit; other times they are two separate devices. The carbon monoxide detectors are designed to measure the concentration of carbon monoxide in the air.
As a warning, a smoke detector automatically produces a high-pitched sound when it senses the presence of smoke or fire. Smoke detectors should be in every room in the house, including the basement. The device will chirp when the batteries are low. Manufacturers also produce smoke detectors for people who are deaf or hard of hearing that shake their bed as a strobe light goes off to alert them to a fire.
“Studies show smoke detectors are alerting people so they can get out,” said Ciner, adding that at every fatal fire he’s investigated “there was no smoke detector at all.”
On Nov. 6, Cattaneo and Ciner installed devices at four different residences. A visit usually takes 30 minutes, and the fire prevention team also offers fire safety tips. Ciner said smoking and cooking are the main causes of fires. Hoarding is another problem.
“Do not block any of your doors or windows,” Cattaneo said, so a clear pathway is made to get out of the house quickly
City
manager from page 3A
said the meeting wasn’t necessary, but they wanted to be able to acknowledge what had happened with Wood.
“I don’t think today’s meeting was, I guess, legally necessary. I think our staff already had the direction, but we wanted to have a meeting to at least acknowledge what had happened to the first candidate,” he said. “Obviously, choosing the city manager is the most important thing that we do up here, so we wanted everyone to know what was going on with that.”
Albright said he planned to give Madis the same contract that he had drafted for Wood.
“Everything is identical, except the names have been changed,” he said.
According to an Oct. 23 article in The Daily News, the Belding City Council, in
Belding, Michigan, also has selected Madis as its first pick for city manager.
According to the article, at an Oct. 21 meeting, Mayor Jeannine Leary said the city would not be offering a contract or hiring at the meeting, but would instead be telling the firm hired by the city that they would be moving ahead with a candidate, leading the firm to do a deeper dive into the candidate’s background and then potentially working on a contract.
In an interview Nov. 6, Albright said they were working to negotiate a contract with Madis.
“I think that the parties are very, very close in coming to an agreement,” he said.
In the event Madis declined the position, the City Council could decide to extend an offer to one of the other candidates interviewed, or the council could decide to go through a selection process again.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
during a fire. Cattaneo and Ciner also encourage homeowners to keep their bedroom doors closed at night when sleeping.
“It will keep all the smoke out,” said Cattaneo, adding that it’s not necessarily the fire itself that is fatal, but “with all the smoke you inhale, you might not wake up.”
“Studies have shown that it’s going to take you a little bit of time to wake up and figure out what’s going on,” Ciner said. “Closing that door buys you some time to get out of the house.”
Another suggestion is outlining two different escape plans to vacate the house during a fire. That includes being able to easily climb out a bedroom window. The escape route will depend on where you are in the house.
“If your fire starts in the kitchen, go out of the closest door where you are at,” Cattaneo said. “If in the basement with glass blocks, you’ll have to smash them out.”
Also, it’s important to have a designated meeting place outside. Evacuate the house right away and leave your belongings.
“Don’t grab anything,” Cattaneo said.
Because many products are now made with plastics and synthetics, Ciner said fires burn quicker. Another way to avoid a blaze is to clean the lint screen on your clothes dryer after each load and clean the dryer vent twice a year.
Each time a smoke detector is installed, Cattaneo inputs data via the MI Prevention phone app, including the resident’s name, how many devices were installed and if previous smoke detectors were in the home or not. This helps organizers keep track of the program. Residents also can ask for a “File of Life” refrigerator magnet in which they can document their medical data.
Roseville homeowners interested in setting up a smoke detector installation can contact Cattaneo at (586) 445-5458.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photo by Maria Allard
On Nov. 6, Roseville Fire Department Capt. Michelle Cattaneo installs a smoke detector for a homeowner in the city. Through a state program, the department provides free smoke and CO detectors to Roseville homeowners.
Roseville High School
junior Kendall Smith, front, and senior Logen Kaid prepared beef stew sliders, peanut butter poundcake, garlic breadsticks, coffee and Kool-Aid.
Meals
said. “I want you to create your own dishes.”
The students put their cooking skills to the test. Some of the menus included tacos with chicken and cheese, chicken stir fry, cinnamon buns, meatballs, blueberry cobbler and chocolate chunk cookies. Junior Kendall Smith and senior Logen Kaid, for instance, worked together to make stew sliders, garlic sticks and poundcake bites.
Dunn and Weatherbee said that the favorite meal on-site among the service members was chili and macaroni. Once completed, the students brought their meals into the cafe area. Each group explained what they made and all the students were required to take a bite of their food.
Shawn Thompson and Andreana Woodward are the culinary arts teachers. Their students are exposed to a variety of skills, learn menu planning, sanitation, cooking techniques and more.
“They learn different aspects of cooking, not just steak and eggs all the time,” Thompson said. “We do Indian, Polish, German food. Once a week we change up our menu.”
Thompson said the students also like to try recipes they’ve found on TikTok, including chicken wings and jambalaya.
Junior Hayden Judge is enjoying the class.
“I like all the experiences. I love the teachers and I like learning about the history of food and how it affects cultures and people’s opinions,” he said. “Some eat to live, (for) some it’s a social experiment.”
During the challenge, he combined a number of ingredients that included a protein powder, jalapeno cashews and coconut. He added milk “and smashed it up.”
During the visit, Weatherbee gave a presentation about the Army National Guard. He went over the enlistment requirements, and enlistment contracts range from three to six years. A typical guardsman performs one drill per month for two to three days, and annual training is for two weeks every summer.
There are several benefits to joining the Army National Guard, per the presentation, including the training, a steady monthly paycheck, networking and college money. Weatherbee also is a truck driver and Dunn is a helicopter mechanic.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
CALENDAR
NOV. 14
Power Play for Heroes: Features Detroit Red Wings alumni and others raising money for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, meet-and-greet and autographs with Indy NXT race car driver Nolan Allaer at 6:30 p.m., game at 7:30 p.m., and Vladimir Konstantinov signing autographs between periods, also photos with Ted Lindsay trophy and replica Stanley Cup, auction items and memorabilia, face painting, raffle baskets and more, St. Clair Shores Civic Arena, 20000 Stephens Road, paul@ stahlsteam.com, stahlshero25.eventbrite.com, read story at candgnews.com
NOV. 18
Check Mates: Chess club for all levels ages 12 and older, 6-7:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@ roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org
NOV. 22
Puzzle tournament: Race to finish puzzle for prizes as team or individual, also swap old puzzles for new, 1-5 p.m., Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, registration required, (586) 445-5407, rare-mi.org
DEC. 4
Tree lighting: Also Santa, Mickey Mouse and
Minnie, hayrides, s’mores station, refreshments and goodie bags, 6 p.m., plus sing-a-long, 7 p.m., Roseville City Hall, 29777 Gratiot Ave., roseville-mi.gov
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, pastors and residents, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (doors at 6:15 p.m.), Bethel Baptist Church, 25601 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, takechargeus.com
ONGOING
Kid’s Club events at Macomb Mall: Storytime for ages 5 and younger, 10:30 a.m. every second Wednesday of month, held near Dick’s Sporting Goods, also arts and crafts for ages 12 and younger, 6-7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of month (third Tuesday in December), near Old Navy, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, shopmacombmall.com, rosevillelibrary.org
Mystery Book Club: Discuss “The Honjin Murders” by Seishi Yokomizo Nov. 20 and “The Twelve Clues of Christmas” by Rhys Bowen Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org
To view more events and to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
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What a rumble
On Nov. 1, the Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe held its annual Rumblin’ Tumblin’ Pumpkin Rolldown at the Spindler Park sledding hill in Eastpointe. The annual event has become a local tradition.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Investigation
from page 5A
some aspects of it, such as why some people who were involved in the original complaint weren’t interviewed.
“I don’t see how it was a fair investigation when you don’t investigate all the people involved,” she said.
City Attorney Richard Albright said the investigation determined there were no violations of federal or state laws or local ordinances.
“All I can say is that a third-party investigator determined that there were no violations of either federal, state laws or local ordinances, and that investigation has been concluded,” he said.
Angela Mannarino, an employment litigation attorney from Livonia who handled the investigation, declined to comment.
In an email, Doom said the council voted to approve the budget amendment because it realized that Brooks’ position was not needed. Additionally, Doom said only City Council could eliminate a position.
“Ms. Brooks incorrectly assumed that a city manager has the authority to eliminate positions when only the council has that authority,” she said. “Ms. Brooks raised unfounded
Brownfield
from page 9A
ing 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.”
Roseville administrative services specialist Jim Gammicchia said that because the city doesn’t have its own brownfield authority, the project would go through the Macomb County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The approval of the plan would let the county board know it can move forward with the City Council’s support.
While many of the council’s questions were aimed at the proposed car wash on the property, several raised questions regarding the seven-year term. Councilman Steven Wietecha asked if the term could be renegotiated.
issues and made false allegations without first being in possession of the correct information, which were (proven) by an independent thirdparty investigator to be 100% false.”
The situation is also being investigated by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
“I have filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and as far as I know they’re moving forward with this … and they have found some credibility to the complaints that I’m making,” Brooks said.
Brooks maintains that her termination is a systemic issue.
“For me, it’s not only what I’ve dealt with, but this is a systemic issue. This is a systemic problem with discriminating practices relative to hiring people of color through the years,” she said.
Following her termination, Brooks said she’s been having trouble finding work but she remains hopeful.
“I’m hopeful that I will find a job that will utilize all of my skills. I have a master’s degree from Wayne State in HR law, along with about 25 years in public service from working at the city of Oak Park,” she said. “So, I’m hopeful. I’m sure I’ll get an offer that I can be pleased with and I can grow, and where I’ll be appreciated.”
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“It’s a possibility, yes, especially because they were looking initially for $1 million for seven years, and then when I got the plan, it was under $700,000, so I would hope that it would maybe cut a year off the term,” Gammicchia said.
Tomlinson said several council members were asking for a shorter term to reduce the amount of time the tax is captured. After the meeting, Wietecha said he had met with the city assessor and was told the city wouldn’t be losing much more with a longer term than with a shorter one.
When asked if City Council would rather table the discussion, Councilman Kurmell Knox instead made a motion to deny the request. It was supported by Wietecha.
However, before the council could vote on it, Gammicchia asked if a formal presentation would help persuade the council to support the resolution.
“I didn’t expect questions on the project itself,” he said. “I thought this was rather boilerplate, so I will respectfully request that if you’d like to table it, they could come back.”
Knox amended his motion and instead City Council voted unanimously to table the discussion until a formal presentation on the redevelopment could be made.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
Library
from page 2A
The Roseville Public Library building is currently undergoing renovations as part of the city’s $20 million bond, which passed in November 2023 to renovate and update several city facilities. The cost of the library renovation is $3.5 million. The library is contributing $1 million from its reserve fund for the renovation, and the remaining $2.5 million is coming from the 2023 bond. The bond is separate from the library’s millage renewal proposal. The renewal is for day-to-day operations and will not fund the renovations.
On Nov. 5, library staff released the following message on their social media accounts, which they shared with the Eastsider
“We are very excited and honored to say ‘Thank You’ to Roseville voters for supporting the Library and passing the millage renewal. Next year marks the Roseville Public Library’s 90th year serving the residents of Roseville and, thanks to your support, our funding is secure for another decade. We take our role very seriously and we are very grateful to you, the voters, for recognizing the importance of this Library and the value it brings to the community.
“We promise to continue providing the best services, programs, and materials possible. With renovations scheduled to be completed in the next few months, we look forward to the Library’s grand reopening in 2026! Until then, the ‘Pocket Library’ is open for business in Erin Meeting Room six days a week. Thank you again for supporting your Roseville Public Library. We hope to see you soon!”
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