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On the air in Roseville New equipment gives broadcasting class its cue BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
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Eastpointe Community Schools staff — with help from their students — can try to guess where #MauriceOnRelease is each day. The elf’s whereabouts are always revealed the next day. Maurice made sure to stop at the Eastpointe Memorial Library this year.
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elf. His name is Maurice, and he looks like he came straight from the North Pole. Maurice keeps popping up at different places in the community, and everyone in Eastpointe Community Schools has been on the lookout for him. Maurice has ventured all over the city of Eastpointe this December, spreading sea-
son’s greetings. Once a day, a photo of him at his current location is posted to the school district’s website and Facebook page. Each day, district staff members — with input from their students — try to guess where he ends up. The guesses are tallied each day, and the
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ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School senior Kenny Steinhebel is interested in pursuing video editing in the future. That’s why he enrolled in the school’s news and broadcasting class. “I think this is a step in the right direction,” Steinhebel said. Steinhebel is among a group of students gaining experience in the news and broadcasting class, which underwent a renovation over the summer. With funds from the district’s $58.9 million bond issue, which passed in 2018, the news and broadcasting production area was completely updated. Two classrooms were transformed to create a state-of-the-art studio, which now features a large editing room with 18 editing stations, new cameras, microphones, lights and stabilizers. Also added was a professional lighting system and a TriCaster video production system. The TriCaster integrates live video switching, broadcast graphics, virtual sets, special effects, audio mixing, recording and more.
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EASTPOINTE — While some Eastpointe City Council members voted to accept bids gathered by the Michigan Department of Transportation for the second phase of the Nine Mile Road
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renovation project, the council ultimately decided to put the project on hold at its Dec. 5 meeting. Phase one of the project began last year and included the stretch of Nine Mile Road between Beechwood and Gratiot avenues. The second phase covers the stretch between Gratiot and Tuscany avenues.
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According to Eastpointe City Manager Mariah Walton, MDOT gathered bids for the project that were 27%, or almost $220,000, over the estimated cost for the construction. Ryan Kern, a senior project engineer from Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick Inc., the city’s engineering firm, said the See NINE MILE on page 19A Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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Merry Christmas ROSEVILLE — Green Elementary School fourth grade student Malia Phenizy knows how to spread Christmas cheer. Her artwork was chosen as the winning entry to be the official holiday card in Roseville Community Schools for 2023. Phenizy was recognized at the Dec. 4 Board of Education meeting. She received a certificate of appreciation, $25 and a stack of cards. Pictured from left are Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Dave Rice, Green Principal Donna Ambrose, Phenizy and school board President Theresa Genest. According to Rice, the district has held the holiday card program for 32 years.
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ROSEVILLE — A “Noon” Year’s Eve celebration for families will be held from 11 a.m. until noon Dec. 29 at the Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave. The fun will include a balloon drop, photo opportunities, refreshments and more. The party will be in the library’s Erin Meeting Room. To register or for more information, call (586) 445-5407.
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STATEWIDE — A report released Nov. 29 by BetOhio has broken down the spending habits of Americans leading up to Christmas 2023. According to the report, 74% of Michigan residents typically start Christmas shopping before Dec. 1, with 26% starting earlier than Oct. 1. The data also reported that the average Michigander spends an average of $492.14 on gifts per year.
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DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Pistons have kicked off the fifth annual #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes. A total of 25 Michigan kids ages 7-12 will be selected to spend the day as a Detroit Piston during Kids Day at the Pistons game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 20, 2024. The sweepstakes offers kids an opportunity to get an indepth look into various front office roles and responsibilities, and experience working with a staff member for the day. Parents can enter their children in the #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes until Jan. 5 at nba.com/pistons/pistons-kids-day.
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Scrapbooking event scheduled EASTPOINTE — Residents are welcome to attend a scrapbooking program at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave. Library staff will provide the pages and embellishments, and patrons should bring their photos. For more information, call (586) 445-5096.
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Dooley’s shooter sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — A man who was found guilty of second-degree murder in a shooting that occurred at a Roseville bar in 2022 has been sentenced. In November, following a nine-day jury trial, Michael Deshawn Altman-Tucker, 27, was found guilty of several charges including second-degree murder stemming from the shooting in February 2022 at Dooley’s Tavern in Roseville that killed Julius Bing, a security guard at the bar. On Dec. 6, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia sentenced Altman-Tucker to 25 to 50 years in prison for the second-degree murder charge. Additionally, Altman-Tucker was sentenced to two years in prison for two felony firearms charges and five to 10 years on one charge of assault with intent to murder. The sentences for second-degree murder and assault will run concurrently, and the felony firearms charges run consecuAltman-Tucker tively to the murder and assault charges. “This sentencing sends a clear message: the taking of a life will not go unanswered,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement. “We owe it to the victim, the community and the principles of a civilized society to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.” Altman-Tucker’s attorney, Jason Malkiewicz, did not return a request for comment. At approximately 11:40 p.m. Feb. 26, 2022, Roseville police were dispatched to the Gratiot Avenue bar on a report of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers said they found that Altman-Tucker had been fighting with employees of the bar as they tried to remove See SENTENCING on page 18A
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Lights honor police, firefighters who made ultimate sacrifice BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — Police and firefighters face many perils, and there is no guarantee they will return home at the end of the shift. That’s why, amid the cold darkness of winter nights, residents are asked to place a blue or red light in their window as a show of support. The initiative has come to be known as Project Blue Light. Each December, it starts with a solemn ceremony at St. Justin’s Church in Hazel Park, where current and retired first responders gather with family and friends to pay respects to those who fell in the line of duty. This year’s event was Dec. 5, the 20th commemoration to date. Among those named in the 2023 “Roll Call of Heroes,” which dates back to the summer of 2022, were the following: • Sgt. Daniel A. Kammerzell, Shelby Township Police Department, died Nov. 5, 2022. • Lt. Ethan M. Quillen, Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department, died Feb. 22, 2023. • Apparatus Operator Ricky A. Hill, Jr.,
Flint Fire Department, died Feb. 25, 2023. • Lt. Frederick C. Bowens, Jr., Detroit Police Department, died March 13, 2023. • Retired Battalion Chief and Active Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn C. Goldie, St. Clair Shores and Oxford fire departments, died April 28, 2023. Debbie Swofford, the event organizer, noted the fallen range in age from 28 to 62 years old, each with years of service from three years to 36 years. Causes of death ranged from job-related illnesses and disease to on-scene structure collapse and electrocution. “There is nothing that can prepare a department to lose a colleague, nothing that can prepare a family to get the news that their loved one has given their life,” Swofford said in email. “Spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents — all now face an uncertain future as they try to find some little bit of peace in their ‘new normal.’ Our job, as supporters of these men and women, is to do our best to help them as they travel the road ahead.” Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz said the support is appreciated. “We do this job, day in and day out. We
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During the 20th annual Project Blue Light ceremony at St. Justin’s Church in Hazel Park Dec. 5, the lights were turned off, taps was played, and audience members held red and blue lights, honoring police officers and firefighters who have died. never know what we will deal with. Oftentimes, we’re putting our lives on the line for people we don’t even know. It’s unfortunate.
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hile toys and other physical gifts can be quickly forgotten, the sense of pride from learning a new skill is the gift that keeps on giving. So rather than adding to a loved one’s overwhelming stack of belongings, why not consider giving an experience? Sports lessons and classes are a great way to keep a family member active and engaged in the new year. Ice skating, skiing and snowboarding are the perfect ways to escape cabin fever and take advantage of the snowy winter weather. The Birmingham Sports Ice Arena offers ice skating classes for ages 3 to adult of all levels year-round.
“A lot of kids get skates for the holidays, and they don’t know how to skate, so they come here and want to take skating lessons,” said Ice Arena Facilities Superintendent Connie Folk. Gift givers can register a loved one for the next eight-week course, which begins the week of Jan. 15, or wait for additional ice skating lessons, which are offered in five sessions throughout the year. Ice skating classes meet once a week for eight weeks and are limited to 12 students. Classes with more than seven students will have two instructors. “If you know how to skate, you will have a better experience when you go to birthday parties, open skates or even down to the city of Detroit to skate on the out-
door rink,” Folk said. “It just makes it a great gift, because it gives them the opportunity to come out, exercise and learn how to skate so they can skate with their friends.” The Birmingham Ice Sports Arena is located at 2300 E. Lincoln. To register, visit play.bhamgov.org.
There are also many ski areas in southeast Michigan, including Alpine Valley, Mount Brighton, Mount Holly and Pine Knob. Pine Knob Ski Resort — 7778 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston — offers ski and snowboard rentals, with private or group les-
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Roseville school board approves several equipment purchases BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Some new equipment will soon be in the classrooms in Roseville Community Schools. At the Dec. 4 school board meeting, the school board voted 6-0 to approve a number of purchases. Board member Denise Brun was absent. The new purchases will include shredded rubber playground mulch at Green Elementary School, a new rotary lift for the Roseville High School auto shop class and wobble chair feet sets in various classrooms. The total cost for the mulch and installation at Green is $54,671.39. The district will use Great Start Readiness Program funds to pay for the mulch. Green is one of the schools in the district that houses the GSRP. The rotary lift, which will replace an old rotary lift, has a price tag of $36,958.88. The equipment will be ordered through a Helping Governments Across the Country
equipment contract with Vehicle Service Group. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds will pay for the new rotary lift. As with the mulch, staff is working on purchase orders at this time and then the piece will be ordered. With the recent board approval, district officials will order 700 Bouncyband wobble chair feet sets. They have not yet been ordered but will be funded through 31aa mental health grant funds. The wobble chair feet sets convert a standard school chair, which enables students to have an outlet for excess energy while working in class. The chairs — also known to alleviate anxiety, hyperactivity and boredom — will be distributed throughout the district. At the meeting, the school board also approved a request from administrators to grant them permission to bid on student and teacher laptops at a later date. In the meantime, school officials are reviewing sur-
veys they conducted with staff to determine what type of computers are preferred within the school buildings. That will help officials make their recommendation. “This is from series two of the bond,” said Technology Director Mike Antoine, re-
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officers. But it still happens,” Buchholz said. “It’s a tough time for police,” he added. “We can go from one moment helping to save the life of a child, and then the very next call, we’re dealing with people who automatically feel anger and hatred for us, just because of the uniform we’re wearing or the job we’re doing. Our officers have to keep in mind that it’s not a personal issue against them as a person. We must be professional and respectful at all times, but we also have to be reactive to the situation we’re given.” He acknowledged that tensions are heightened by the widespread presence of guns in society. An officer never knows if the car full of strangers they’re approaching is armed and hostile. “But we know the people who attend (Project Blue Light) are supporters of us, and we really do appreciate it,” he said. “We appreciate the people who shine a blue light on their porches for us.” Lt. Alex Holish, of the Eastpointe Police Department, said that police are under extraordinary pressure. He said that in addition to dealing with violent suspects and the risk of prosecution for on-duty action, police face internal stresses such as a dwindling workforce, which has led to long overtime hours, fatigue and low morale. “Obviously, police officers should not get away with negligence and misconduct. However, they should still be afforded a due process, just like everyone else,” Holish said via email.
In class, the students work in groups to produce news videos that are broadcast throughout the school every Monday and Friday. The prerecorded broadcasts are approximately 10-15 minutes long and cover everything from interviews with staff and students to public service announcements, information on upcoming events, short films, sports updates and more. On Dec. 8, the class was busy recording for its Dec. 11 broadcast. Steinhebel and senior Jack Garlinghouse served as anchormen while senior Dilynn Jackson operated the camera and teleprompter. Other students, alongside instructor Josh Kovach, worked in the editing room. But before they got started, Steinhebel and Garlinghouse did a practice run. “Do we sound good?” Steinhebel asked.
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“In recent years, many police officers have been tried by a public opinion and are condemned before all the investigation into their actions is completed.” He said he’s thankful that the residents of Eastpointe support their police. “A simple ‘thank you’ means a lot. We get it often,” Holish said. “I know it warms our hearts when we get mail from local students that contain self-made cards of appreciation. These are always posted on our department walls, and every officer takes time during the shift to read them. We also appreciate the tremendous assistance that the citizens of our community provide us when we’re investigating crimes, like when they come forward with information or provide security camera videos to us, even when they’re not a victim of a crime.” David Soltis is a former first responder who now serves on the Madison Heights City Council. He used to work the night shift as an EMT driving an ambulance. “It’s a strain, for sure, but you need people in those positions 24/7, because things can happen at any time,” Soltis said. “I felt humbled by the opportunity to help those in need, because it’s 100% out in the neighborhood. And now my oldest son is returning to work as a paramedic. We also went to the Project Blue Light service a few years ago, before COVID, and it was just incredible seeing all of the love and support in that room. It made an influence with my two sons, I’m sure. And there was a lot of mourning. It really humbles you, seeing the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.” Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
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DETROIT — Every time Ella Ben Ami needs advice, she can always count on her dad to share his wisdom. “He’s pretty smart and stable,” she said of her father, Ohad Ben Ami, an accountant who lives in Be’eri, a kibbutz in Israel. “I don’t do nothing without consulting him.” Ella has not been in touch with her dad since Oct. 7 when members of the terrorist group Hamas kidnapped him and other Israeli hostages in a surprise attack that started the latest Israel-Hamas war. “I don’t know if he is alive,” Ella said. Ella, 23, was in Detroit the week of Dec. 4 along with Yair Moses, whose father, Gadi Moses, was taken from his home Oct. 7. Ella and Yair, who speak both Hebrew and English, came to Detroit as part of the civilian initiative Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The group’s mission is to “Bring Them Home Now.” See ISRAELI on page 15A
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LEFT: Ella Ben Ami, of Be’eri, Israel, hasn’t seen or spoken to her dad, Ohad Ben Ami, since he was kidnapped Oct. 7 from his home in Be’eri. His picture is on the shirt that she is wearing as part of the “Bring Them Home Now” campaign. RIGHT: Yair Moses, 49, left, holds a photo of his father, Gadi Moses, 79, who was taken captive with other hostages Oct. 7 from their kibbutz in Israel. Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, right, along with Ben Ami, were in Detroit during the week of Dec. 4 to bring awareness to Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing the hostages home now. The Board of Education approved the opening of Schools of Choice for the Second Semester on a limited basis. The 2023-2024 Second Semester Application period Monday, January 8, 2024 January 24, 2024
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“IT’S SO IMPORTANT THE WORD SPREADS. ANY SUPPORT WE CAN GET, WE NEED IT.” — Ella Ben Ami, daughter of Ohad Ben Ami
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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum was formed by the abductees’ families less than 24 hours after the October attacks. The forum is volunteer-based and focused on bringing the hostages home to their families. “Hamas attacked Israel in a terrible, cruel way,” Yair, 49, said. “The hell we are living in is terrible.” Ella, with her partner, Raz Rozenberg, 23; and Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, spent one week in Detroit to bring awareness to the plight of the families whose loved ones are missing. According to an online news report from The Times of Israel dated Dec. 6, 2023, about 1,200 Israeli citizens were killed and 240 Israeli hostages were taken by Hamas when the conflict erupted. On Dec. 7, Yair and Ella addressed the crowd at Detroit’s annual Menorah in the D lighting at Campus Martius Park, which observed the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. Yair and Ella — who had not met prior to coming to the Motor City — also were guests of
honor at the Dec. 6 Detroit Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena. While in Detroit, they stayed at a local hotel and conducted several interviews with the media. “(The war) is still happening. We must talk to news programs from all over the world. This helps keep us in the headlines,” said Yair, who resides in Gedera, Israel. “This puts pressure on the government and other countries. We need the help of the people to save the families. Anything can help us. Many people are not released yet. Time is running out.” “It’s so important the word spreads,” Ella said. “Any support we can get, we need it.” The war — which has killed civilians in both Israel and the Gaza Strip — has sparked countless debates with one side proPalestine and the other pro-Israel.
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Ella and Rozenberg were at home in Be’eri, Israel, Oct. 7 when the violence broke out. Ella’s dad, Ohad Ben Ami, 55, and her mother, Raz Ben Ami, 57, were taken hostage. Raz Ben Ami was released from captivity about a week prior to Ella’s Detroit visit.
“She has tumors in her brain and spine. When she was (taken), she didn’t get appropriate medical procedures and treatment,” Ella said. “My dad takes care of my mom. Now, he’s not here to take care of her.” Ella said the minute she was reunited with her mother, she asked, “Where is Dad?” When Ella had the opportunity to visit Detroit, she considered staying home with her mom. But her mom encouraged her to come to the U.S. because, “You have to go bring back Dad.” “My dad is handsome. He has nice eyes. He’s the funniest dad,” said Ella, who also has a sister in Israel. “My family is broken.” The distance between Be’eri and the Gaza Strip is approximately 9 kilometers, which is about 5.5 miles. “I’m used to conflict,” Ella said. “When I was very young, I know the missiles. I know the sirens.” Yet, the bombings on Oct. 7 “felt different.” “It was 6:30 in the morning,” Ella said. “It was a big amount of missiles. Something was wrong.” She and Rozenberg, who hid in their
safe room for 15 hours before being rescued, survived the air strikes. A safe room is a hiding place that provides emergency shelter during raids. They are often an extension of the home and have barricaded entries and thick concrete walls. “We did not make any noises so the terrorists would not know we were there,” Ella said. “(When) I walked out of my home, it looked so different. Everything is burning. We can’t walk (because of ) all the bodies on the (ground).” “It was awful,” Rozenberg said. “It was like a zombie land in the streets, in the roads.” “All the hostages, they were innocent civilians. They didn’t do this. They didn’t have guns to protect themselves. They woke up in the morning to a war,” Ella said. “They want to live in peace and in a good neighborship. I wish the neighborship with Gaza was good, to be a good friend. I don’t have any bad intentions in my body for Gaza.”
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building with the highest percentage or most daily wins earns a prize. Last year’s winning crew — Forest Park Elementary School — received lunch. The elf — dressed in a festive red Santalike outfit — made his first appearance in ECS last year. Because the #MauriceOnRelease program was so popular, he’s back in 2023. Danny Laethem, district technology and school safety coordinator, said that at a strategic planning session last year, educators thought up ways to “bring a smile to everyone’s face” during the holiday season. The idea for “#MauriceOnRelease” came from that meeting. “I think it definitely brings the buildings together,” Laethem said. “It’s a fun activity for the buildings.” Last year, Maurice made his way through various buildings in the district with a different picture posted every day. This year, the elf is still stopping at spots in the district, but he’s also stepped out of his comfort zone to visit various locations in the city outside the district’s boundaries. By broadening his hangouts, the hope is that
staff and students will learn more about different spots in Eastpointe. So far, he’s been spotted shooting hoops at the basketball court near Memorial Field, reading books at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, trying out his skills at the skate park at Kennedy Park, and taking a field trip to the Eastpointe Fire Department. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Maurice is actually Maurice King, and he works in the district’s maintenance department. He’s been having fun doing double duty as #MauriceOnRelease. “It’s been a great experience,” King said. “I think everyone loves participating, from the students to the staff. It’s a good way to get everyone involved in the school district.” Along with staff making their daily guesses, administrators are conducting surveys via email to get feedback from employees on school issues. For instance, one question asked staff members, “What motivates you?” Answers included “seeing progress,” “seeing the children grow,” “deadlines” and “positivity.” Another inquiry was, “What is something you value about your work environment?” Responses included “everything,” “colleagues,” kindness” and “teamwork.” The #MauriceOnRelease contest will
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#MauriceOnRelease has been spreading season’s greetings all month long in Eastpointe. continue until Christmas break begins. Community members are welcome to play along as well for fun. Pictures of Maurice are posted daily on the Eastpointe Commu-
nity Schools Facebook page and the district’s website at www.eastpointeschools.org. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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“We try to get everything in one take, but sometimes we have to go back.” “Do we have to do this in one take?” Garlinghouse asked. “Let’s do this.” “Live, five, four, three, two, one,” Jackson cued as the anchors reported the news. There were details about the upcoming book club meeting, drama club auditions, a chess club update, basketball news and a reminder that spirit week was about to get underway. Because more than one take was needed, the broadcast will be spliced together during the editing process. Garlinghouse said much of the news they get comes straight from teachers, who share information about their classes or clubs. Sometimes the students do humorous segments such as “Tardy Police” and “What Junk’s in Your Trunk?” In addition, “Weather with Jack,” featuring Garlinghouse, is always popular with students. Jackson said he loves the class. “It’s fun because of the interaction with the other people,” Jackson said. “You do interviews, and making videos is always fun.” The students rotate responsibilities each week so they get a feel for the different aspects of working in broadcast news. The
jobs include on-air anchor, lighting technician, camera/teleprompter operator and production assistant. The students also write their own scripts and work on their speaking skills. “I can see their educational skills getting better and better. They keep asking questions on how to get better at editing,” said Kovach, who also teaches ninth-grade English. “I want them to walk away from this class with valuable knowledge they could possibly take into a career.” To date, there is just one news and broadcasting class, offered once a day. Kovach said the course will be available again next school year with a second class called “intro to news and broadcasting.” Senior Dalyce Griggs has enrolled in the news and broadcasting course for three years. “I like the class. It’s really fun,” she said. “I like to edit and film videos. Anchoring is my favorite part.” School officials are working to make news and broadcasting a career and technical education course. The district aligns its CTE programs with career-ready practices to help students accomplish their individual, educational and career goals. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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On Dec. 8, Roseville High School senior Kenny Steinhebel, left, and senior Jack Garlinghouse record the school’s announcements during the news and broadcasting production class.
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Hostages and Missing Families Forum volunteers are wearing T-shirts, buttons, yellow ribbons and dog tags to bring awareness to the Israeli hostages who have been missing since Oct. 7.
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a big family. You care about everyone there and know (them) for many, many years,” Yair said. “(People) love living there.” Both of Yair’s parents, who are divorced, were taken from their kibbutz of Nir Oz. His father, Gadi Moses, 79, is still missing. After being held in captivity for several weeks, his mother, Margalit Moses, 77, was set free Nov. 24. “There were a lot of hugs and tears. We were very happy,” Yair said. “We met her. Of course, it was pure joy.” With the relief of her safe return home, there was also grim news: Gadi’s spouse, Efrat Katz, was killed in the massacre. Her daughter and two granddaughters had been kidnapped but were released. It’s taken some time for Margalit to adjust. “Mom, she’s better,” Yair said. “Finally got some color on her cheeks. There’s still a lot of work for the mental side.” Yair has not been able to sleep well or work since the bloodshed began. “Many people kidnapped, I know personally. You hear bombs all over Israel,” Yair said. “The first two weeks, I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat nothing.” During the bombings Oct. 7, Yair was in contact with his dad, who was in the family’s safe room. “Then we started to hear the terrorists. They all went inside,” Yair said. “We couldn’t get any answers from him. We’re trying to do what we can do to get him back.” Family members have not heard from Gadi in over two months. They said he is missed and always in their thoughts.
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Since he was a young child, Erez has spent a lot of time with his grandfather, who works in farming. “In the last 20 years, he has traveled around the world helping third-world countries to improve their agriculture,” Erez said. “He liked taking me and the grandkids on the tractors and teaching us whatever he can. It’s always interesting. He likes to be with us a lot; we just go and talk.” To keep the awareness going, Yair wears a black T-shirt
and baseball cap that both read “Bring Them Home Now.” In honor of the mission, Yair also dons a military-style dog tag around his neck that reads “Bring Them Home Now” in English and Hebrew. He has been growing a beard since Oct. 7 as the family waits for the hostages to be released. For more information on Hostages and Missing Families Forum, visit bringthemhomenow.net. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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him before he produced a firearm and fired several times. Bing, a 36-year-old man from Warren, died of multiple gunshot wounds. Another individual who has been identified as a friend of Altman-Tucker’s was injured by a stray bullet, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. In a press release dated Feb. 27, 2022, the individual’s injuries were “not believed to (be) serious.” This was not the first fatal shooting that occurred at the bar. In 2019, Nolan Baca, then 21, of Clinton Township, allegedly shot a Harrison Township man in the bar after an argument escalated into a physical altercation. Baca was initially facing charges of second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of felony firearm. But at the scheduled time for his bench trial on Aug. 9, 2022, he pleaded no contest to one count of felony firearm, one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter. Macomb County Circuit Court Judge James Maceroni, who was handling the case, said the court treats a no-contest plea
the same as a guilty plea. Baca currently is in prison with an earliest release date of April 1, 2027. After the shooting of Bing, a petition began circulating online asking the owners of Dooley’s Tavern to close the bar permanently. On Feb. 28, 2022, police announced that the bar would be closing permanently. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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increase was due to an increase in the prices of concrete. “The concrete items are more than 20% higher than the bids from the first phase of Nine Mile, along with other projects that we’ve recently (done),” he said. In previous projects, the price of concrete had ranged anywhere from $44 to $47 per square yard, he said. However, in bids for the current phase, the low bid was $56 per square yard, while others were above $60 per square yard. Kern added that even though the bid is higher, 81.85% of the project would still be federally funded through Federal Surface Transportation Funds. The amount the city would need to fund would see an increase of $220,000, he said. Funding for the project initially had been secured in September. From that point, the city had one year to begin construction on the project before it would lose funding, Kern said. If City Council voted to reject the bids, they would have to present a redesign of the project and gather bids again, which the city doesn’t have much time to do, he said. “By the time we go through and redesign, go through the bid process again, get through contracts, and if you were to reject, we would have to have any changes that would need to be made,” he said. “We’d have to do them pretty quickly in order to stay within the timeline and not lose federal funding.”
Due to an increase of more than 10% in bids from the original estimated cost, MDOT presented the new bids to City Council. MDOT reportedly gave City Council less than 24 hours to make any decisions regarding the bids, which caused frustration among several members of the council. Kern said that tight deadlines from MDOT seemed to be “typical procedure.” Klinefelt said he would have liked to see a different design before having to vote on bids. “I think we should have done something significantly different with the design of Nine Mile,” he said. “I think repaving it exactly the same way, I don’t like it.” Councilman Cardi DeMonaco said he was in favor of redesigning the project to reduce the number of lanes on Nine Mile from five to three and adding other features along the road, such as green space. “I’m just hoping we can just do something on this project that’s not just remove the concrete and put it back,” he said. DeMonaco said that there might be other qualified companies that could do the project who didn’t submit a bid who might submit one in the future. Klinefelt, Demonaco and Councilwoman Margaret Podsiadlik ultimately voted against accepting the bids, while Councilmen Harvey Curley and Rob Baker voted to accept them and move forward with the project. Curley and Baker expressed concern over prices continuing to rise if the process were delayed. “Why would we think that the price of concrete is going to go down just because
we rebid the thing,” Curley said. “It’s going to be the same thing, if not more, so I don’t see why we should delay this, and I don’t see why we just don’t approve it tonight and let’s move on with the project.” Baker added that the road is in dire need of repair, and any delays will be detrimental and could lead to more car problems for people who drive the road frequently. “It doesn’t sound as if time is on our side
with this,” he said. Before moving on with the meeting, Klinefelt said he wanted the council to discuss setting up a special meeting to look into the project further. He said the discussion about setting a special meeting was expected to happen at the Dec. 19 City Council meeting, which occurred after press time. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
$
6,991
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2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT D SEAT
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28,988
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2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT
22,488
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32,788
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19,788
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31,488
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35,488
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32,788
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*Plus title, title tax, tax plates, plates doc and CVR fees. fees Vehicles available at time of printing. printing No Salvage or branded titles. titles Certain restrictions may apply apply, see dealer for details details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 12/29/2023. 0171-2351
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The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, November 20,2023, through December 20, 2023. Then again starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through January 25, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9th & 16th, also January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with: a. A valid driver’s license. b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate. c. There is a $45.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in the application. This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana. The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 No resumes please. For more information, please visit our website at : www.pipefitters636tc.org
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11. South American monkey 12. Design detail, for short 15. Sacred objects on a pole 20. Bitterly regretting 22. Dwight D. Eisenhower 24. Boat race 25. Meat on a stick 26. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 27. Post-it user 29. *Site of tragic wildfires 31. Objectivity preventer 32. Declare invalid 33. Like 1950s style, today 34. *”The Eras Tour” star 36. Balkan native 38. St. Louis attraction 42. Hindu garment 45. Combining two forms 49. What kneecap and leech have in
common 51. Airbnb offering 54. Northernmost land, to the ancients 56. a.k.a. adobar or carne de vinha d’alhos 57. Lion’s share 58. Beyond natural, in U.K. 59. Steak preference
60. Days, in Havana 61. *Showtime’s “____: The Aftermath” 62. Certain social media message 63. A third of thrice 64. Infantry’s last rows 67. *____-AFTRA
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To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.
DEC. 20-23
Holiday market: Shop for gifts and décor by more than 100 Michigan fine artists and crafters, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. Dec. 21), Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org
DEC. 21
Swingin’ In The Season: Performance by Rhythm Society Orchestra, 6:30-9 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/event calendar Winter Solstice Hike & Bonfire: Also craft and stories, for ages 12 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, RSVP to (586) 323-2478
DEC. 23
Comic and toy show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (early bird 9 a.m.), VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, dawnofcollectors@gmail.com
DEC. 23-24
Expo Michigan Holiday and Crafters Marketplace: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 23 and noon-6 p.m. Dec. 24, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, free but nonperishable food donations for Gleaners Community Food Bank encouraged, EXPOMichigan.com
DEC. 28
ICE SKATING
• 5-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-8 p.m. Saturdays and noon-7 p.m. Sundays (except Dec. 31) until end of February, Warren City Square, One City Square, (586) 268-8400, facebook.com/Warrenparks • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays through February, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, see adjusted hours, closures and theme nights at sterlingheights.gov/1650/Dodge-Park-Ice-Rink
Kids Night = Parent’s Night Out: For ages 6-12, 6-9 p.m., Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, register at (586) 446-2710
SANTA PHOTOS
• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (break from 3-4 p.m.) Dec. 20-23 and 9 a.m.4 p.m. (break from 1-2 p.m.) Dec. 24, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, www.shoppartridge creek.com
Narwhal & Jelly Party: For grades K-3, 11 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, register at (586) 226-5083, cmpl.org
• 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (break from 3-4 p.m.) Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (breaks from 3-4 p.m.) Dec. 21-23 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (break from 1-1:45 p.m.) Dec. 24, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, www.shop-lakesidemall.com
DEC. 29
Noon Year’s Eve Party: Balloon drop, photo opportunities, refreshments and more, 11 a.m.-noon, Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., rosevillelibrary.org, (586) 445-5407
• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (breaks from 1-1:30 and 4-5 p.m.) Dec. 20-23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (break from 1-1:30 p.m.) Dec. 24, Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, www.shopmacombmall. com
DEC. 31
NYE Kids Bash: Activities, entertainment, pizza and more, 4-9 p.m., The Discovery Center of Macomb, 54 Cherry St. in Mount Clemens, discoverymacomb.org
JAN. 12
Rumours: Fleetwood Mac tribute, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
JAN. 12 & 14
Auditions for ‘Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella:
Youth Edition’: For ages 7-18 (all who audition get a role), 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m., Owen Jax Recreation Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, warrencivic.org
JAN. 13
Ruben & Clay: Hear Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
ONGOING
Tunnel of Lights: Open daily from 5-9 p.m. until Jan. 14, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, facebook.com/stclairshoresparksandrecreation
‘9 to 5 - The Musical’: Presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 26-28 and Jan. 31-Feb. 4, Pierce Middle School, 15430 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, gpt.org, (313) 881-4004
Home for the Holidays: Self-guided tour of Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, also free hot cocoa, weekends until Dec. 30, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events
Drive-thru food banks: 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Fridays of month, Covenant Missions Food Bank, 28491 Utica Road in Roseville, open to community and no appointment needed, erchamber.com
NEWSAND
Karmanos Cancer Institute shares lung cancer facts
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Museum hosts holiday drop-in hours
DAISY SCOUTS COLLECTS TOYS FOR TOTS
ROCHESTER HILLS — Daisy Scout Troop 77820, which includes 20 first-graders at Long Meadow Elementary, recently partnered with North Oakland County Toys for Tots to host a multi-neighborhood toy drive after reading about how donations to the organization had declined the last few years. Organizers said they hoped the collection would make it convenient for those in the neighborhood to donate, give the Daisies a chance to help other kids, and introduce community service as part of earning their “be a sister to every Girl Scout” petal. The Daisies distributed flyers about the toy drive to their neighbors by going door to door with physical copies and working with their parents to post on neighborhood social media pages. When a neighbor had an item to donate, the girls would go pick it up. Altogether, they collected 565 items from their neighbors to donate to Toys for Tots.
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours noon-3 p.m., with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen farmhouse at 1 p.m., Dec. 23, and 27-30. The 1840 Van Hoosen farmhouse is decorated with boughs of holly, old Christmas cards, family gifts, community cookbooks and a 10-foot Christmas tree. People will also find the seasonal interactive “All Aboard: Model Railroad Exhibit!” on display in the calf barn. Included with admission is a guided tour of the farmhouse and Red House, access to all exhibits, and a self-guided tour of the bull barn, the milk house, the equipment barn and Stoney Creek Cemetery. The event is free for museum members, $5 for adults, and $3 for seniors and students. No registration is required.
STATEWIDE — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, along with cancer centers and other organizations nationwide, recognized November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer, not including skin cancer. For women, breast cancer is more common, while prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men. The institute shared the following statistics about lung cancer. • About 238,340 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2023. • About 127,070 deaths will result from lung cancer in 2023. • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. • Lung cancer is responsible for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths. • Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. • The yearly number of lung cancer deaths is declining. The estimated number of deaths in 2022 was 130,180. • The chance that a man will develop lung cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 16. A woman’s lifetime chance of developing lung cancer is about 1 in 17. • Around 80% of lung cancer deaths are thought to be a result of smoking. To learn more about lung cancer screening at Karmanos, visit karmanos.org/lungcancerscreening.
UTICA DEDICATES PURPLE HEART TRAIL
UTICA — On Veterans Day, the city of Utica honored Purple Heart recipients and dedicated the Utica Purple Heart Trail at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail. Mayor Gus Calandrino on his Facebook page called the dedication one of his “proudest moments” as mayor. Many local elected officials were present for the ceremony.
Troy High class raises money for nonprofit
Photo provided by Patrice Rowbal
TROY — The Troy High personal communications class recently held its annual dodgeball tournament for charity supporting Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard’s Police Athletic League program, which builds positive relationships through recreation, mentoring and sports. Competition was fierce, with the senior team declaring victory, and the event raised $14,500 for the kids at PAL. “Sports helps with competition, etiquette, confidence, teamwork, and gives them an opportunity to come here and just be kids and play,” Bouchard said in a press release. “The volunteers at PAL deeply believe that opportunities for relationship-building and high-quality sports should be available to everyone. No fine print, no asterisk, no exceptions; that’s what they stand by, and that’s why Troy High School’s Personal Communications class chose them this year as the recipient.” PAL’s goals are to provide more opportunities for young women in sports, to double the number of children served, to develop young athletes so they develop a lifelong love of being active, and to be sure every child has access to a caring coach, and the chance to belong.
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