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LOCAL VEHICLES ROLL INTO AUTORAMA • 3A FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • Vol. 43, No. 4

Roseville purchases 3 brand-new ambulances

Members of the Roseville City Council, administrators and fire personnel unveil the new squads Feb. 14.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department recently purchased three brand-new advanced life support ambulances.

On Feb. 14, city officials and firefighter-paramedics gathered at the Roseville Fire Department Headquarters on Common Road to unveil the new squads, or ambulances, which were expected to be on the road this month.

“I think it’s going to provide the citizens of Roseville with more services and save some more lives,” Mayor Robert Taylor said.

City officials used federal money to purchase the three squads, which cost a total of $710,590. The new squads are replacing three older ambulance vehicles that have outlived their service life.

“They are top-of-line with state-of-the-art features. These have a much better ride and will be more comfortable for paramedics and the patients. The vehicle suspension, dependability and camera systems are improved,” Fire Chief Keith Jacobs said. “We’ve always had older vehicles. Now we’ve got three squads, which are entirely brandSee AMBULANCES on page 2A

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FORWARD, MARCH!

Eastpointe military museum charges ahead with upgrades, 25-year lease

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum in Eastpointe has been approved for a 25-year lease.

Chris Causley, the museum’s president, said this was the big news in December, but there are other things that have been taken care of in recent months.

They’ve moved new vehicles into the museum, fixed a roof leak, started fixing the water damage from the leak and started getting new lights into the building. This includes LEDs for the inside that are better for the artifacts, and replacing some of the outside lights.

For this project, they’ve received a donation to help the upgrade.

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new with zero miles on them.”

All three squads follow state and federal requirements. Each squad has a Stryker power stretcher and self-loading power load system that raises and lowers the patient with the touch of a button through a hydraulic system. All three vehicles are Ford E-450 road rescue models and will have brand-new 2023 Lifepak 15 monitors.

Squad No. 1 is a new 2021 model. It replaced a 2006 Braun Squad No. 1, which had over 200,000 miles on it and over 5,000 running hours. It was initially purchased from the city of Eastpointe in 2014.

For Squad No. 2, the 2016 vehicle’s body was completely repaired, refurbished, repainted and then remounted onto a new 2021 model.

The new purchase replaces the old Squad No. 2, which had chassis issues, but the body was still in “excellent shape.”

Squad No. 3 replaced the department’s 2009 MedTech, which had over 230,000 miles on it and over 5,000 running hours.

Squads No. 1 and No. 3 will be stationed at the Common Road headquarters. Squad No. 2

will be housed at Station No. 2 on Frazho Road.

“We put a lot of miles on them,” Jacobs said.

“They are constantly running.”

The new vehicles are coming to the city at a time when the department’s call volume has increased in recent years. According to Capt. and Training Officer Joel Britt, the department had a total call volume of 8,189 in 2019.

“In 2022, we had a total call volume of 9,478,” he said via email. “So in the past four years, we have seen a steady yearly increase in total runs and a 15.74% increase over a four-year span.”

The older vehicles being replaced will be sold on the Municibid website. The online auction is a service for government agencies, schools, authorities and utilities to sell their surplus and forfeitures directly to the public. Any money received for the used ambulances will go back into the city of Roseville’s general fund and be earmarked for the Fire Department to purchase additional safety equipment that had not been budgeted.

In addition to the new fleet, the department has two more backup ambulances; one is a 2016 model and the other a 2017 model.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 4981045.

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Roseville firefighter-paramedics Danielle Doering and Paul Kutzura give a demonstration with the new ambulance equipment.

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Staff of Live Rite helps people recover from addiction

BY MARIA ALLARD

Pictured in front, from left, founder and President Brenda Maks, marketing intern Megan Deshaj and outreach coordinator Colleen LaFleur — and in back, from left, marketing coordinator Kim Oakes, administrative assistant Amanda Wills and peer recovery mentor Sarah Matthews — help people recover from addiction at Live Rite in Roseville.

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ROSEVILLE — Sarah Matthews never shies away from telling others about her recovery from drug addiction.

“If it helps anybody, I am all for it,” the 44-year-old Warren resident said. “If someone else can see it’s possible, I hope it brings others into recovery.”

Matthews, whose mother died of an overdose, marked four years of sobriety in October 2022.

“Substance abuse was in my family,” she said. As was trauma, abuse and what she described as “poor coping skills.”

Matthews is a peer recovery mentor at Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp. in Roseville.

The nonprofit organization offers several services for individuals recovering from substance and/or alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, grief, and depression.

“My journey with Live Rite began in 2017. I got out of treatment, and a counselor suggested I try a recovery home,” Matthews said. “I stayed for a year and then relapsed.”

Matthews then returned to the recovery home and worked hard to become sober. Not only is she employed at Live Rite, but she now owns a home and is a student at Macomb Community College on her path toward becoming

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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AUTORAMA DRIVES INTO TOWN THIS WEEKEND

BY MARIA ALLARD

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DETROIT — Honk your horns: This year’s annual Autorama is celebrating a milestone.

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memorate its 70th anniversary when it kicks into gear Feb. 24-26 at Detroit’s Huntington Place. Throughout the weekend, more than 800 custom-built cars and trucks, hot rods and motorcycles from the U.S. and around the world, including New

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LIBRARY HOSTS IRISH MUSIC ROSEVILLE — With St. Patrick’s Day approaching next month, the Roseville Public Library will welcome the “Songs and Stories of Ireland with Enda Reilly” at 2 p.m. March 7.

With his baritone voice and Celtic guitar sound, Reilly, from Dublin, Ireland, will share a number of Irish folk songs that include new and ancient melodies. He’ll also play the Irish drum called the bodhrán.

As a co-writer of the No. 1 Irish hit song “All Along the Wild Atlantic Way,” with Aoife Scott, Reilly is eager to share his talent and insights here in the U.S. The library is located at 29777 Gratiot Ave. To register, call (586) 4455407 or visit rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov.

GAME ON EASTPOINTE — Tickets are on sale for the Friends of the Eastpointe Memorial Library bunco fundraiser to be held at 6 p.m. March 25.

The entry fee is $10 per person, and tickets are available at the circulation desk. The fundraiser will include a basket and 50/50 raffle. Food and beverages will be for sale throughout the evening. All proceeds will benefit the Friends group.

Speaking of games, the Friends recently donated a new game table that will allow patrons to play chess, checkers or backgammon. The table, pictured, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The library provides the chess, checkers and backgammon pieces, and the table has a drawer to store the pieces when they are not in use.

The Eastpointe Memorial Library is located at 15875 Oak Ave. Call (586) 445-5096 for more information.

ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville And Eastpointe welcomes families to its Indoor Park program, which is offered from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

There is no instructor for the drop-in program, and parents are required to supervise their own children. The equipment available for open play includes climbers, slides, bicycles, wagons, scooters and more.

The cost is $2 per child per visit. Indoor Park will run until April 20. For more information, call (586) 445-5480. RARE is located at 18185 Sycamore St.

Upcoming school board meetings ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The next Roseville Community Schools Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the district’s administration building, located at 18975 Church St. in Roseville. Meeting agendas are available the night of the meeting or on the district’s website at www.rosevillepride.org. Just click on the Board of Education page.

The next Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education meeting will be held Feb. 27 at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. A workshop is scheduled for 5 p.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Meeting agendas are available the night of the meeting or on the district’s website at www.eastpointe schools.org. Click on the Board of Education page.

MVH looking for volunteers for No Member Dies Alone program CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP/LANSING — Michigan Veteran Homes is looking for volunteers for its No Member Dies Alone program.

Volunteers offer companionship and assistance to veterans who are entering the final stages of life. Acts of kindness such as holding a member’s hand, talking or listening to a veteran, or reading or playing music help each member feel more comfortable and less isolated.

Michigan Veteran Homes provides training for the program, including orientation sessions on member privacy regulations, bedside protocol, communication skills and self-care.

Opportunities to follow experienced volunteers are offered as well.

For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Maxine Butler at butlerm13@ michigan.gov or (586) 256-9921.

MVH is the entity that provides day-to-day operational oversight of the state’s veteran homes on behalf of the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority and is a branch of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/ mvh.

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LANSING — On Feb. 1, state Reps. Lori M. Stone, D-Warren, and Penelope Tsernoglou, D-East Lansing, introduced House Bill No. 4060. The legislation, if passed, would encourage physicians at private practices or urgent care centers to provide information to patients interested in organ, tissue or bone marrow donations.

“This legislation would raise awareness for patients to be informed on how to have their name placed on the donor registry,” Stone said in a prepared statement. “The bone marrow, organ and tissue donor registries have declined significantly over the past few years. The bill recognizes the important role trusted medical experts fulfill as a conduit to provide resources, educate and answer questions. This information can help increase the number of donors on Michigan Organ Donor Registry — awareness is key.”

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a social worker. It was Live Rite founder and President Brenda Maks who encouraged Matthews to enroll in college.

“That was the push I needed,” Matthews said. “We, as addicts, tend to get stagnant when we’re comfortable.”

Matthews said she had been someone “who was just smoking weed and going to the bar.”

In 2005, her world was torn apart when her son died of sudden infant death syndrome; she turned to heroin and crack cocaine to cope.

“I didn’t think that I would become an addict,” Matthews said. “The disease is cunning and baffling.”

While using drugs, Matthews lost custody of her two older sons. She also has a 6-year-old daughter who was adopted by a foster family.

“I was the consequences of my own actions,” Matthews said. “You crave the chaos of that run, run, go, go. That will take you back to the drugs.”

Matthews finally quit using drugs and continues on her road to recovery.

“I had to change everything,” Matthews said. “The blessing is, I am here and present.

Narcotics Anonymous taught me coping skills and a lot of tools. When you are aware of your

feelings, you can get to the core of the problem.”

Matthews’ sons are now 18 and 27, and they are a part of her life again with regular visits and time spent together. She has contact with her daughter, and she’s also a mom to her 2 1/2-year-old son.

‘Miracles happen’

Maks is the founder and president of Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., a nonprofit organization located at 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. She is also a real estate agent and a person in recovery from addiction during “the crack era.”

“It’s a disease. I’m 25 years in recovery.

You have to show people the way. Miracles happen,” Maks said. “How do you stay clean?

Stay involved. We know people can change.

Sometimes we have more hope for (those with addiction) than they have for themselves.”

Live Rite provides resources for longterm recovery for those recovering from substance and alcohol abuse, gambling, shopping addiction, eating disorders, and grief. Live Rite’s mission is to reduce the stigma of addiction and provide resources for housing, education, therapy and after-care for those in recovery. Meetings are held throughout the week, along with events and peer recovery coaching. Programs are open to the public.

There are 23 staff members, including

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Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., in Roseville, has a food pantry. Donations of nonperishable food items are always welcome. marketing coordinator Megan Deshaj, ad- for sale include women’s, men’s and children’s ministrative assistant Amanda Wills and out- clothing; jewelry; greeting cards; shoes; coats; reach coordinator Colleen LaFleur. Not only and more. Donations are accepted as well. To does Live Rite assist people in recovery — it make a donation, call (586) 217-5899 in adalso is there for their loved ones. vance to set up a time.

“This resource center, it’s a family cen“We get a lot of nice stuff,” LaFleur said. ter,” Maks said. “We also want to help the “The community definitely helps us a lot.” families. We drain them dry when we are usAssisted outpatient treatment is available ing. It was about me, me, me. Let’s give back.” at Live Rite. Funding for the program comes The resale shop, where everything costs from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health $2 or less, is open to the public from 9 a.m. Services Administration. AOT, also known to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Items as Kevin’s Law, involves court-ordered men-

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tal health services for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty recognizing their need for treatment.

“We try to offer different coping skills.

It’s needed,” LaFleur said. “We’re learning so much in AOT. We can help individuals take baby steps … brushing their teeth, washing their clothes.”

Live Rite also offers a resource library where computers are available to update resumes and fill out job applications. Community members, too, can obtain free Narcan, a user-friendly medication that is proven to reverse an opioid overdose.

“We offer Narcan training once a month.

It’s open to the public,” marketing coordinator Kim Oakes said. “Groups of 30 or more get a private training.”

There is a yoga room and a place to create art. Many of the artwork throughout the building was created by individuals in recovery. Live Rite also has a food pantry on its premises. Nonperishable food items are always welcome.

‘When using, I was numb.

Nothing mattered.’

LaFleur’s recovery journey began 10 years ago. LaFleur, 32, lost her dad at a young age.

In high school, a classmate offered her heroin but she turned him down several times.

“I will never do heroin,” LaFleur thought.

“He kept offering it to my group of friends.”

But the teen who was mourning the loss of her father eventually took the student up on his offer.

“I did heroin. That was my drug of choice,” the Troy resident said. “I learned how to self-medicate and ran with it. When using, I was numb. Nothing mattered. When you’re not using, you’re sick.”

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Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp. will hold its third annual Spring Spectacular fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. March 21 at the Italian American Cultural Society, 43843 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township.

The keynote speaker will be Tony Hoffman, and Libby Alexander will be the guest speaker.

Comedian Jay Armstrong also will perform, and stay tuned for a performance from Nicky T and the Snake Charmers.

The evening will include a cash bar, dinner and raffles. The last day to purchase tickets is March 7. Sponsorships also are available. For more information, call (586) 217-5899 or visit www.liveritestructuredcorp.com.

FILING PETITIONS FOR OFFICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions for candidate seeking nomination for the following office are now available: MAYOR (four-year term) Candidates may file petitions with the Clerk’s Office, Eastpointe City Hall: 23200 Gratiot Avenue, on or before 4:00 o’clock p.m.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Filing Petitions must contain qualified signatures of not less than 100 nor more than 200 registered electors of the City of Eastpointe, pursuant to the City Charter of said city.

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CITY OF ROSEVILLE ing baked goods for different events. That opened the door for LaFleur’s recovery.

“I started my recovery journey in 2013.

I was in and out of rehabs. It finally stuck in 2016,” LaFleur said. “I was ready to live a different life. I disconnected from people that didn’t have my best interests. I chased my recovery like I chased heroin.”

And now instead of numbing herself, she faces her feelings head on.

“I can feel my feelings,” LaFleur said.

“I can learn how to navigate those feelings. I don’t have to be self-medicating. When feelings happen, I feel them rather than run from them.”

Now clean, LaFleur has found her calling as Live Rite outreach coordinator. In her role, LaFleur helps spread awareness about addiction and recovery.

For more information on Live Rite, visit www.liveritestructuredcorp.com or call (586) 217-5899.

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

NOTICE 2023 ANNUAL MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE is hereby given that the 2023 Annual March Board of Review of the City of Roseville, Michigan, will be in session at the Civic Center, 29777 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan on: Monday, March 20, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Any matters that taxpayers wish to take up with the Board of Review relative to the assessment of their property for the year should be brought before the March Board of Review on the dates mentioned above.

The tentative ratios and equalization factors for the City of Roseville, as recommended by the Macomb County Equalization Department, are as follows: Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Property

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1.06383 1.03842 1.15473 1.00040

Appeals by appointment will be accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by calling 586-445-5430. You may submit a written appeal accompanied by a completed Board of Review Petition form L-4035. The form is available at www.roseville-mi.gov under the Assessing Department. Written appeals must be received before the 2023 March Board of Review adjourns.

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Roseville moving forward to approve marijuana permits

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — The city of Roseville may be seeing marijuana dispensaries soon as city officials move forward on approving applications for licenses.

Local businesses had until Jan. 31 to submit an application for a marijuana license. At the deadline, City Clerk Jennifer Zelmanski said the city had received 31 applications.

At a meeting of the City Council on Nov. 22, 2022, the city adopted Chapter 192, Article III, which determines the number of permits that will be allowed. The article breaks down the number of licenses into six classes, including grow facilities based on the number of plants, processing and retail facilities.

A certain number of permits will be issued for each class: • Recreational marijuana processing center: up to five permits.

• Recreational marijuana retailer: up to five permits.

• Recreational marijuana safety compliance facility: up to five permits.

• Secured transporter facility: up to five permits.

• Recreational marijuana microbusinesses: up to three permits.

City Attorney Tim Tomlinson said there are more applicants than there are permits, although applicants are only asking for certain permits.

“There’s more than just five (permits), is what it comes down to, but be that as it may, there’s obviously less permits than there are applicants and certainly applicants are only asking for certain permits,” he said.

In addition, five permits will be granted for grower facilities, which is broken down into three classes determined by the number of plants. Class A will allow up to 500 plants; Class B will allow up to 1,000 plants and Class C will allow up to 1,500 plants.

However, Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton said the number of permits could be maxed out if all City Council members voted for five permits in one class.

“The limit of five cultivation permits is the combination of all classes,” he said in an email. “If all permits were issued for the same classification, it would be maxed out.”

With the deadline having passed, a panel composed of the

city’s police chief or designee, city manager or interim city manager, building director, fire chief or designee, and the city’s economic development administrator will conduct an initial review of the applications.

Sexton said he will be reviewing each application prior to turning them over to the review panel, which he said will save the panel time. Once the panel receives the applications, the panel members will meet in groups of two to score them using a system created by city officials.

“The scoring system is based on the State Act requirements,” Sexton said. “We looked at other municipalities that have scoring systems in place and came up with what we considered the best practices.”

Applications will be scored on a set of criteria including the applicant’s previous business experience and financial stability; job creation; the proposed facility’s improvements, maintenance, use and security; and its community outreach and relations.

Once the panel has completed scoring the applications, the applications will be submitted to City Council for final approval.

At that point, Tomlinson said, council can determine how it wants to proceed, which could include conducting its own independent reviews.

“City Council kind of has it wide open as to how they want to proceed, but there’s generally certain standards and we’ve got certain scoring criteria that we’re looking for in evaluating the applications,” he said. “Kind of similar to what we did with the medical marijuana applications, which was pretty successful.”

Sexton said he hopes the process will be completed within 120 days.

Before the city began accepting applications in December 2022, several ordinances had to be created, Sexton said, which included creating a district where dispensaries could operate. A zoning map on the city’s website shows the majority of eligible properties being zoned for industrial uses and located between Groesbeck Highway and the Warren border, south of Common Road.

“We felt it was important to establish a specific district where these will be allowed so there would be no negative impact on residential properties, churches, schools or parks,” he said. “These businesses also have the potential to bring additional revenue to the city of Roseville.”

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

Women better their businesses by networking

BY MARY GENSON

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METRO DETROIT — For business owners, networking is a great way to build connections and grow professional contacts. As the number of female entrepreneurs rises, networking can be particularly beneficial, as it often creates a culture of women supporting one another in business.

In Oakland and Macomb counties, there are many women who have started their own businesses.

In one village, the downtown retail area is entirely made up of women-owned businesses.

Retail shops in downtown Franklin are 100% woman owned, including many shops and eateries.

Madeleine’s French Patisserie is one of the newer additions to downtown Franklin. They have been in business for about a year.

“In general, I have found that the town has been very supportive,” Madeleine’s French Patisserie owner and head pastry chef Holly Kaiser said.

Since Franklin is a small village, Kaiser said she has had to be creative to attract people to her business.

However, collaborating with surrounding businesses has helped bring awareness to Madeleine’s French Patisserie.

For instance, the business provides charcuterie orders for Tangerine Wine, which in turn provides the wine-tasting portion for special events held by Madeleine’s French Patisserie.

Denise Grace, the founder and president of Grace Financial Group and Women Empowered by Grace, does educational workshops to benefit women and their finances.

Networking through the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce has widened Grace’s outreach and has helped her find clients who are interested in becoming more confident in their finances, she said.

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ber’s many networking events.

While she helps people network as her job now, she said all of her jobs have been found through networks.

“I think it (networking) is really important for all genders, but especially for women who are having a slower time getting back into the workforce from COVID. I think it is so important that we are out and about and meeting people. The more you can get to know someone, the more you can build that trust,” Devries said.

She said she finds networking one of the best ways to not only get a job but also to grow a business and make new friends.

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Some of Grace’s clients are small-business owners. She said she would encourage these clients to network, beginning with the chamber of commerce.

While she understands that networking can be intimidating — entering a room full of new people — she emphasizes the importance of taking a step outside of one’s comfort zone to make valuable connections.

“People are there to network. People are there to meet new people, so don’t think that they don’t want to meet you, because that is what they are there for,” Grace said.

Grace is the chair of the Women’s+ Business Committee through the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce. Within this committee, Grace said, she focuses on nurturing camaraderie and personal connections in addition to professional contacts.

“In our chamber and in our women’s group, we are about supporting each other’s businesses, because the more those businesses grow, the better it is for our whole community,” Grace said.

Kelly Finley, a broker and the owner of New Century Realtors in Troy, said her favorite part about networking is meeting new people and having “just the right person” to introduce others to.

In addition to her work, Finley networks through being a member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the Detroit Athletic Club.

Finley said going out of her comfort zone and meeting people has helped her make connections she would otherwise not have made, which has ultimately benefited her career.

“Women in business are a force, and I think that the more people that you meet, the more opportunities you have,” Finley said.

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That sound financial foundation not only gives people the peace of mind to pursue their passions and goals without the constant stress of financial insecurity — it also provides them with the means to weather unexpected events, such as job loss or illness, and to plan for a secure future.

Understanding how to build that financial foundation can be a challenge, so Community Choice Credit Union is launching a free financial management tool to help members. Choice Map was created with the goal of guiding members toward making sound financial decisions to help meet their goals. The program, currently in pilot stage with a select group of members participating, will be available to all credit union members in May 2023.

“Choice Map will give our members access to a personal financial plan from a certified team member coupled with a whole set of easy tools on our mobile app that lets them see their credit score, set savings targets and generate a budget with the click of a button,” said Karen Myers, Assistant Vice President, Marketing

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Community Choice members will also have access to educational resources that will help them make informed decisions on the best ways to save, borrow and reach simple milestones.

“Choice Map is a great resource to help families, couples and individuals plan a life of financial wellness and meet their savings goals,” Myers said. “Most people don’t realize that financial wellness doesn’t necessarily have to do with wealth. It’s about helping everyday people create a comfortable financial plan.”

The crux of the plan, Myers added, is about paying yourself first and then making emergency savings and near-term goals a priority.

“You have to consciously create a plan to get there,” she said. “Just being aware of where you are today is the first step toward getting to where you want to be.”

Participants in Choice Map’s pilot program were encouraged to set near-term goals for themselves. That is one of the reasons that member feedback from the pilot program has been so positive, Myers said. For example, one member set up a target savings by only transferring $5 a week into their fund. Yet that consistent saving added up and, by following the plan, the member had $500

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“We got a large donation, monetary donation, from Rob Causley up at the Jim Causley GMC Buick to do some upgrading to the lights,” Causley said.

He said they also received a grant from the Historical Society of Michigan to update their cataloging system. They’re in the process of transferring data from a system called “Newsarch” to a system called “CatalogIt.” Wendy Richardson, the museum’s treasurer, said this allows multiple people to access the system and lets them work from anywhere instead of only at the museum.

“With our current system, we’re limited to how many people can access the database at any given time because, again, it was free,” Richardson said.

Richardson said Eastpointe residents can now get into the museum for free.

Another goal is to get more artifacts on the floor. Richardson said Causley is always working on the pieces in the museum and that some of the vehicles don’t fit inside, so finding a way to get that equipment through the door is a priority.

“And some of those are things that will come to the museum, some of them are things that we use in parades, we would at some point like to have some sort of way to have all of our vehicles here,” Richardson said.

“There’s a number of them that don’t fit inside so you know we’re still working on that.”

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The biggest problem they’ve had, Causley said, is supply chain disruptions and issues. He said it has delayed getting some much-needed items including display mannequins that are specially made for museums, and some of the lights.

“We’re moving forward, but we’re running into the same thing everyone else is running into: supply chain issues,” Causley said.

COVID also caused some problems with the number of volunteers available to work on the museum.

“We’re an all-volunteer organization, so we’re having, you know, coming out of COVID, we’re still having trouble replenishing some of the volunteers,” Causley said. “We lost a couple volunteers during COVID ,and we had a number of volunteers that moved away during COVID. “Now, we’re trying to bring people back, get some new people to help out,” Causley said.

Other than that, Causley said they are proceeding with their normal scheduling.

“We’re planning for our summer events that we do out at Chesterfield Historic (Village) with the three reenactments we do every year,” Causley said. “We’re hoping to bring the car show back this year. (We) kind of put that on hold during COVID. We’re

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Causley said the public has been happy with the museum.

“Most of the feedback we get is fairly positive,” Causley said. “Most people when they come here, they don’t expect it to be what it is. They expect it to be some little basement museum or something.”

Causley said they’ve even had positive feedback from people and professionals within the museum community.

“We’ve had, you know, other museum professionals asking, who do you hire to develop our exhibits, and we’re like, nobody, we do everything in house,” Causley said.

“Must be doing something right.”

Richardson said their attendance is up, but the number of people in the building varies from day to day.

“It could be a horrible day outside and we can have a ton of people, or it could be incredibly sunny and we have a ton of people or the exact reverse,” Richardson said.

In the next couple of months, Causley said they would like to get some of the infrastructure things done, such as the lights and fixing up the back room. Richardson said she hopes they will be able to get a mural on the outside in the spring or the summer as well as getting the LEDs installed.

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EASTPOINTE — There are four community economic development priorities that the City of Eastpointe will focus on in 2023: business attraction, retention and expansion; housing and human services; sustainability and climate resiliency; and commercial corridor revitalization.

Eastpointe Economic Development Manager Ian McCain shared this information during the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce’s coffee hour held Feb. 7 at Eastpointe City Hall.

“We definitely want to continue to attract new businesses into our city. We also want to retain the amazing businesses we already have here as well as help them expand,” McCain said. “We also want to take a look at Eastpointe’s demographics. Eastpointe being the first majority Black city in Macomb See ECONOMY on page 17A

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The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce’s coffee hour gave business owners and nonprofit groups a chance to introduce themselves and network.

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EASTPOINTE — Construction has already begun on the Modern Nine Main Street Project.

Nine Mile Road from Beechwood Avenue, where the Eastpointe city limit begins, all the way to Interstate 94 will undergo a complete reconstruction.

The Modern Nine Main Street Project will be completed in three phases and

will include the installation of a new water main system, a new main gas line and a new road.

The Eastpointe Economic Development Department will hold a “launch event” to share more details of the Modern Nine Main Street Project from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. City officials will share updates, timelines and answer questions. A reSee MAIN STREET on page 19A

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ABOVE: Steenland Elementary School students honor school board Treasurer Matthew McCartney. BELOW: The kindergarten vocal section from Patton Elementary sings a song of thanks to school board Vice President Kevin Switanowski. He was then presented with an art piece containing words of thanks.

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ABOVE: School Board Trustee Gina Aiuto is delighted with a portrait that Eastland Middle School art teachers and students created for her. LEFT: Roseville High School Assistant Principal Kirk Duncan presents school board Secretary Joseph DeFelice with Roseville High School swag including a coveted Roseville sweatshirt that is not available for sale. DeFelice’s son, Joey, stands with him during the presentation.

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County and also being the majority women city at 52%, respectively, we want to make sure that we are supporting those two demographic groups as well as supporting all the wonderful legacy business owners we have in the community as well.

“As we are attracting new businesses, we want to look at different economic redevelopment opportunities, such as the former Big Boy site (on Gratiot Avenue), which is something the city’s been working on for a couple years,” McCain said. “We hope and think they’re getting very close to being able to move forward on the redevelopment on that site. So, stay tuned on that.”

McCain’s presentation also focused on human services in the city.

“What are the different resources that are available to the residents and business owners in Eastpointe? Are they aware of them?” McCain said. “Can we help connect them to those resources? The city cannot do this work if we are not working with the school board, the nonprofit community, the faith-based community, with the other city agencies, the Police Department, the Finance Department. It takes everyone in this community to make this successful.”

City officials plan to apply for grants regarding stormwater infrastructure and rain gardens.

“In terms of Eastpointe having a combined sewer system … to be able to take some of the stress off that combined sewer system, we can capture some of that stormwater into some of those rain gardens as well as encourage additional green opportunities

within our parks,” McCain said.

McCain’s presentation came just as the city is repairing Nine Mile Road, including the Nine Mile corridor, which includes the Police Department, the 38th District Court, the Fire Department and the Eastpointe Community Garden.

The corridor revitalization project will improve mobility and accessibility for drivers, pedestrians, bikers and transit riders and will improve sustainable green space. Attainable housing and resilient economies to enhance the city’s tax base also are parts of the revitalization.

Tony and Cheri Cecchini, who own Cecchini Video at 16910 E. Nine Mile Road, attended the coffee hour and are concerned about what will happen to the parking area at their business with the Nine Mile corridor revitalization.

“The building was built in the 1920s, and we’ve been here since 1986. The only parking for it is street parking,” Cheri Cecchini said. “We got a letter saying (the city) wants to buy the easement rights and eliminate our parking. The only parking is offset from Nine Mile. As a business owner, where would our clients park?”

“There are five or six parking spots,” Tony Cecchini said.

Cheri Cecchini said that amount has been sufficient over the years.

McCain said city officials are considering shared parking agreements, including looking at businesses that have “more than enough or an excess of parking.”

“Maybe there’s a business that has more of a morning crowd and there’s another business nearby that has more of an afternoon or evening crowd,” McCain said. “Is there a way we can set up a shared parking agreement with the businesses?”

Eastpointe Economic Development Manager Ian McCain talks about plans for Eastpointe during the EastpointeRoseville Chamber of Commerce’s coffee hour held Feb. 7 at Eastpointe City Hall.

Photo by Maria Allard

During the coffee hour, Tony Cecchini asked McCain how the Nine Mile Road corridor revitalization will help businesses.

“As you are probably aware, the road is not in great shape. There’s also an uneven easement area. We’re trying to create more cohesion along the corridor as well as improve the travel up and down the street by reconstructing it,” McCain said. “We’re looking at putting in some plantings to beautify the corridor. So hopefully that would encourage people to slow down and patronize the businesses maybe more than they are right now.”

The Cecchinis met with McCain after the coffee hour and hope to work out a solution on the parking issue.

In the meantime, Eastpointe is seeking individuals for the community development fellowship through the Community Eco-

nomic Development Association of Michigan. Fellows are placed in communities engaged or certified in Redevelopment Ready Communities for 15 months and work on a variety of projects to expand organizational capacity, increase local collaboration and remove barriers to development. Applications are due March 5. For more information, visit cedamichigan.org/fellowship.

The next chamber coffee hour is scheduled for 8 a.m. March 7 at Community Choice Credit Union, 20778 13 Mile Road in Roseville. The coffee hour costs $5 for nonmembers and is free for chamber members. Roseville City Manager Ryan Monroe will be the guest speaker. To register, email events@erchamber.com.

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Autorama

Roseville resident Nick Klaver will display his classic 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis Feb. 24-26 at Autorama. Klaver is the president of the Ride ‘N So-Low (R.S.L.) Michigan Car Club.

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“We are so proud that it all started in Detroit and getting to a milestone like the 70th year is a real reason to celebrate,” Toundas continued. “Autorama attracts a significant amount of national attention to the Motor City and spotlights the important historic role Detroit has played in the world of custom cars and hot rodding.”

The 30th annual Toy-A-Rama, the Master Builder Award presented by Steele Rubber Products, and the Motor City Mavens 2023 Auto Art Panel Jam and Charity Auction to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind are planned.

Spectators can meet television’s “Bitchin’ Rides” star Dave Kindig from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24; and hip-hop star Flavor Flav from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25. “Happy Days” fans can also mingle with Henry “The Fonz” Winkler, who will be at Autorama all weekend.

The auto tech school Drive One, located in Roseville, will have a special display featuring six cars it has customized and shown over the years in Autorama. Students from the school as well as the Tregembo family, which owns Drive One, will be on-site.

‘It’s a work of art’

Several Roseville and Eastpointe gearheads will display their souped-up vehicles in the show, including Nick Klaver. Although Klaver is a “Chevy guy,” in 2001, he became the owner of a 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis, which he will display during Autorama.

“For us car guys, Autorama is the Super Bowl of car shows. Each car is an expression of its owner. It’s a work of art,” the 47-yearold Roseville resident said. “There are 11 of us going down; three from my car club. It’s an honor to be selected.”

Klaver is the president of the Ride ‘N SoLow (R.S.L.) Michigan Car Club, where lowriders get together for car shows, cruises and camaraderie. Currently, there are 13 R.S.L. members.

Klaver is the fourth owner of the Grand Marquis. The original owner was the grandmother of a former R.S.L. club member, and Klaver promised to take good care of it. When Klaver purchased the two-door Mercury more than 20 years ago, it had 93,000 miles on it.

Currently, he has clocked 258,000 miles.

As a body tech/painter, he painted the vehicle to make it his own, with help from friends Ricky Lopez and Brandon Collins. He went all out by adding a hydraulic suspension system that raises and lowers the car at dif-

Photo by Maria Allard

ferent angles. Through a control box, Klaver is able to key the hydraulics to make the car bounce.

“It’s like a big remote control,” said Klaver, adding his 17-year-old daughter loves the car. “She just got her driver’s license. She’s already taking claim on it.” He also has a 25-year-old stepdaughter.

Another unique feature is the 10-inch steering wheel made entirely from chains.

“If you’re arrested and have on handcuffs, you can still drive,” he joked.

Klaver takes the car out quite often and can usually be spotted at all the car cruises, including the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Another regular spot is the Friday Night Flex at Tacos El Guero in Detroit.

“We meet at the taco truck, hang out and have a good time,” Klaver said.

The Grand Marquis always gets plenty of attention. Last year it won “best paint” at Roseville’s annual Jammin’ at the Junction on Utica Road.

“Some people are floored by it,” Klaver said. “It’s a rough ride. There are no shocks on it.”

The following Eastpointe residents and vehicles are scheduled to be in Autorama: • Matthew Gurzick — Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS. • Darren Withers — Chevrolet Malibu.

• James Sawyer — Chevy Camaro.

Autorama also will feature the following Roseville residents and vehicles: • DA Bentley — Chevrolet Caprice.

• Bill Burke — Plymouth Arrow.

• Scott Dallas — Ford Mustang GT. • Jim Davies — Ford Coupe.

• Ed Kahofer — Chevrolet Camaro SS. • Matthew Kendrick — Ford Mustang.

• Tommy Peterson — Chevrolet Corvette.

• David Radcliffe — Dodge Charger and Dodge Coronet.

• Sterling Rowe — Chevy Corvette.

In addition, Ron Andras, of Harper Woods, will show his Pontiac Grand Prix.

Autorama will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Feb. 24; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 25; and

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26.

For ticket information and a complete list of events, visit autorama.com. Discount tickets are available at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores.

Huntington Place is located at 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit.

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

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Community Choice awarded the Doing Well by Doing Good Award

Community Choice Credit Union was awarded the Doing Well by Doing Good Award by Mastercard in January for the credit union’s philanthropic and community efforts.

This recognition is reflective of Community Choice’s community service, philanthropy and charitable contributions in 2022, according to Mastercard Vice President of Community Institutions Paul Tobin. One of the primary ways Community Choice partners with local charities is through its Give Big culture, which includes financial support and volunteering. Organizations supported through Give Big initiatives include Forgotten Harvest, Blessings in a Backpack and the Macomb Foster Closet, just to name a few.

Through team member volunteerism and donations, Community Choice is committed to helping its neighbors achieve the life they desire. Community Choice team members donated nearly I 0,000 hours of their time for community service in 2022. Founded in Redford in 1935, Community Choice operates 22 member centers throughout Michigan and serves more than 117,000 members.

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The Modern Nine Main Street Project will include a new water main, gas line and road on Nine Mile Road in Eastpointe from the east to west city limits.

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source fair is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m., and again from 3 to 4 p.m. A Nine Mile Road reconstruction presentation will take place from 2 to 3 p.m.

“This event is geared towards Nine Mile Road businesses that are going to be affected by the construction. It’s open to all residents, all Eastpointe business owners, anyone that is looking to learn more about this construction project and is looking for resources for their business,” Eastpointe Economic Development Manager Ian McCain said. “The city can also use our communication channels to promote those businesses during construction. We’re also looking at different ways to provide signage and help patrons of those businesses get around and how to access those businesses during construction.”

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27. Theater passage 28. Asparagus unit 29. Written works 32. Hipbones 33. Butterfly catcher 36. *Like pursuit of no vital importance 38. “____ ____ a high note” 40. A Camel, for short

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OF THE WEEK

K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E H • CRIME OF T NEWSWORTHY INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Shoplifting suspect stuffs drone in pants

STERLING HEIGHTS — On the night of Jan. 22, police investigated a shoplifting incident involving multiple suspects allegedly concealing merchandise at the Walmart at 33201 Van Dyke Ave., near 14 Mile Road.

Upon learning about the suspects from dispatch, police reportedly caught one running out of the store’s doors, arrested him and reportedly found a Taurus pistol in his possession.

Police also learned that another suspect reportedly had hidden a $149 drone in his pants. However, the man dropped the drone when store staff stopped him near the front door, police said.

Police cite 2 for drive-thru disorderly conduct

STERLING HEIGHTS — At around 3 a.m. Jan. 21, police were notified that someone had hit a worker at a fast food restaurant at the corner of Mound Road and Metropolitan Parkway. Police dispatch reported hearing lots of screaming.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a silver Chrysler 300 leaving the restaurant’s parking lot, which matched a suspect vehicle description, so officers stopped it and talked to two occupants.

A male occupant reportedly said the restaurant worker didn’t seem to understand him when he placed his drive-thru order, leading to an argument.

The female occupant reportedly accused the worker of grabbing the man’s shirt and pulling him through the window.

However, the worker reportedly said the man in the car climbed through the drive-thru window, and the female passenger followed and then allegedly grabbed and pulled the worker’s hair before other staff broke them up. After listening to other staff who witnessed the event, police reportedly issued disorderly conduct citations to the two car occupants.

Women refuse to pay for food

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated an incident at a restaurant in the 33000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near 14 Mile Road, Jan. 20.

According to a restaurant manager, two women had allegedly eaten there for around an hour and wanted to leave without paying. Police spoke to a woman and her mother, and one of them reportedly said the food was unappetizing and old. One of the women also reportedly said she ate nothing.

Police watched surveillance video and reportedly concluded that it was a civil matter and that police couldn’t force the women to pay. The women then reportedly left the restaurant.

Macomb County facilities van set on fire, suspect arrested

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Macomb County Facilities and Operations van was burned in a parking garage at around 2 a.m. Jan. 29.

Deputies from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Clemens firefighters were dispatched to the parking garage the van was stored in, finding the 2005 Ford Econoline on fire. The fire was put out with only cosmetic damage to the parking structure, based on assessments from structural engineers dispatched to the scene. The van will be replaced in the future, and the site of the fire will be power washed once temperatures go above freezing.

A 36-year-old Detroit man, Jessie Young, was arrested and charged with third-degree arson and fourth-degree arson. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Young was arraigned by Judge Carrie Fuca in the 41B District Court on Jan. 30. His bail was set at $100,000 cash or surety, according to court records.

Young’s attorney, Shawn Coppens, said Young has a history of mental health issues and he is working to get Young the help he needs. At a probable cause conference Feb. 7, the district court referred Young for a competency evaluation.

Investigators did not address a possible motive for Young’s alleged actions.

Items stolen while homeowner on vacation

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the early hours of Jan. 6, a break-in allegedly occurred when the home’s occupant was on vacation in Jamaica.

The victim told Clinton Township police that she was first notified of the break-in when she saw fraud alerts for credit cards and noticed three people walking around her North Nunley Road home through surveillance camera footage.

The victim said an $80,000 engagement ring, a safe with $30,000 in Pandora jewelry, seven boxes of Louis Vuitton purses estimated at $150,000, a Cartier watch, and Xbox and Nintendo Switch video game consoles were stolen, according to the report.

She believes her husband may be responsible for the break-in due to a bad divorce, though the report lists no suspects.

Pizza thefts reported

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 20, Clinton Township police received two calls to Eureka Drive properties for malicious activity targeting pizza delivery drivers.

At noon, a Domino’s delivery driver was approached by two men who asked, “Where’s Mike?”

The driver told police she told the men she did not

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know Mike and went to the delivery address, where she was told they did not order pizza. The driver informed police another Domino’s driver was robbed the night before on an order to that address.

Around 4:30 p.m., a Sorrento’s delivery driver brought pizza to a Eureka Drive home and was approached by two men asking if he worked for Sorrento’s. One of the men implied they had a gun before the driver was pushed. His bag was stolen, and the suspects ran off.

One suspect was arrested after a police dog was brought in for tracking.

Driver of alleged stolen vehicle arrested

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:07 a.m. on Jan. 26, St Clair Shores officers were dispatched to assist the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with a stolen vehicle report in the 3000 block of Harbor Place Drive.

A suspect allegedly led the police on a chase in the stolen vehicle and later on foot when the vehicle got stuck in the snow trying to avoid police at a dead end.

The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody. It was later discovered that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for absconding parole.

Man reports assault, attempted robbery

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An officer was doing a plaza check when he was alerted to an attempted robbery in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road at 7:27 p.m. on Jan. 20.

The victim, a 70-year-old male, said he saw two suspects standing near an entrance. When he got closer, the suspects allegedly demanded he hand over his car keys. The victim started to run toward the entrance when he tripped and fell, knocking out one of his teeth and hitting his chin. One of the suspects allegedly pepper sprayed him before they ran off.

The victim reportedly went inside the building before the staff flagged the officer down. A woman said she saw the two suspects as she was entering the building and thought they looked suspicious but did not tell the staff.

Retail fraud suspects sought

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police were looking for two unknown suspects after they reportedly stole approximately 10 gallons of windshield wiper fluid — valued at $4.55 each, for a total loss of $40.55 — from the Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at around 3:15 a.m. Jan. 30.

The gas station attendant told police that one of the suspects loaded the jugs of windshield wiper fluid through the passenger window of a silver four-door Ford sedan, possibly a 2003 Contour. When the gas station attendant went outside to confront the male

suspect, the male suspect jumped into the back seat and the female driver took off, heading north on Moross into Detroit. Police said the suspects are facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges.

Suspect sought in vehicle theft

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown female suspect known only as “Liz” to the victim is said to have stolen a rented white 2021 Toyota 4Runner from the victim in the Grosse Pointe Woods Kroger parking lot on Mack Avenue at around 1:26 p.m. Jan. 25, according to a police report filed Jan. 30.

The victim told police he knew the suspect “from around” and picked her up from the Houston/Whittier/Somerset area in Detroit in order to give her a ride to her friend’s home on Harper Avenue.

The victim told police he told the suspect that he needed to stop at the grocery store to pick up a few items before dropping her off. He left the suspect inside the running vehicle while he was in the store, and when he returned to the parking lot, he said he could find neither “Liz” nor the vehicle.

Patio furniture taken

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police said an unknown suspect or suspects stole patio furniture and an electric light pole from the exterior of a residence in the 1000 block of Wayburn Street between the hours of 2 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Feb. 4.

Speeder arrested for possession of drugs

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 27-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms man in the area of Lincoln Road and Mack Avenue at 12:50 p.m. Jan. 29 after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, had no visible license plate and was driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police said they found a license plate in the back window — which was covered with snow — but it belonged on a different vehicle and had expired in August 2022.

The driver told police the license plate was from a different truck he had owned in the past; he said he had purchased the truck he was now driving about six months ago but never transferred the registration. The driver also admitted his vehicle was uninsured, police said. Police said they saw clear plastic packages inside the truck with white residue, metal scrubbing pad material and burned pieces of tinfoil — all consistent with drug use. Police also found a tiny clear plastic bag containing an unidentified white powder; police said the bag was too small to contain a coin or stamps and was consistent with single use narcotics packaging. When asked about the powder, the driver said it was “probably” Fentanyl. The suspect was arrested for possession of narcotics and his vehicle was impounded.

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP OFFERS SESSION DATES

METRO DETROIT — Jewish Family Service is scheduled to offer sessions of a grief and loss support group for women 60 and older.

The group is set to be led by JFS licensed master social workers and clinicians Mayim Meyers and Cici Syms, and it will focus on providing a supportive space to begin to process grief. Participants will learn coping skills, the non-linear process of grief, increased understanding of typical and complex grief, and connections with others in a similar place, according to a press release.

The session dates are scheduled to take place 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays March 10 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 5, and June 2.

According to the release, group size is limited.

For more information, contact Mayim Meyers at (248) 592-2694 or mmeyers@jfsdetroit.org.

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MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT IN WEST BLOOMFIELD

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers are needed in West Bloomfield, according to the township’s website.

Pickup is at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation office, located at 4640 Walnut Lake Road.

Pickups are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., with routes typically taking between an hour and an hour and a half, according to the website.

Volunteers are the backbone of the program, the site states. “Not only do our volunteers deliver meals to our homebound seniors, they also deliver a warm smile and a friendly greeting. … Our seniors are able to remain in their homes due to the generosity and kindness of our many volunteers.”

For more information, call Lucy at (810) 632-2155 or send an email to info@lwmow.org.

OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS SEEKS SEASONAL STAFF

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking seasonal staff as it prepares for its spring and summer seasons. The department stated that it has “hundreds” of jobs that need to be filled at its various campgrounds, aquatic facilities, golf courses and parks within the next few months.

The jobs come with perks such as a $500 cash bonus, annual vehicle permits and a limited number of passes to use the facilities. There are positions available for ages 16 and older starting at $13.52 an hour. For job descriptions, salary ranges, application requirements and qualifications, visit OakGov.com/jobs. For more information, visit OaklandCounty Parks.com.

Community Choice Foundation plans to award $100,000 in scholarships METRO DETROIT — Community Choice Foundation announced that applications are now open for its college, continuing education and skilled trades scholarships.

The foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to almost 300 students since 2009. A total of $100,000 will be awarded to students in 2023, with 15 $5,000 college scholarships, six $2,500 continuing education scholarships and four $2,500 skilled trades scholarships.

Applying students must be Michigan residents and attend a Michigan-based institution, academy or training program following high school graduation. Applicants will be judged by their academic achievements, community involvement and extracurricular activities, along with completion of an essay.

“We look for students who have a passion for the future and who are very goal-oriented and motivated both with their careers and in support of their communities,” Community Choice Foundation Executive Director Kevin McAlpine said in a prepared statement.

The scholarship program is funded by Community Choice Credit Union and the generous support of its members, team members and local businesses. Applications are due Feb. 28 and may be filled out online by visiting CommunityChoiceFoundation.org. Scholarship winners will be announced in April.

Community Choice Foundation is the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit CommunityChoiceFoundation.org or call (877) 243-2528, ext. 2460.

MSGCU to award more than $100,000 in scholarships this year METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union announced today that applications are being accepted for its annual scholarship program through Feb. 28. The Credit Union has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to more than 500 students and educators since the inception of its program.

MSGCU is offering various scholarships to 33 recipients. Nonmembers are welcome to apply and must become members if selected as scholarship recipients. The credit union welcomes everyone in Michigan to bank with it. Online applications can be submitted at msgcu.org/ scholarships.

The following scholarships are available: • The Educational Solutions Scholarship helps high school seniors with plans to attend college with 18 scholarships of $2,500 each.

• The Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship is for high school seniors heading to college with a demonstrated commitment to helping others. Five scholarships of $2,500 are available.

• The Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship is for high school seniors and current college students planning to become teachers. There are four scholarships of $2,500.

• The Milo Perreault Educator Advantage Scholarship helps certified educators and administrators continue their educations. They can apply for one of four scholarships of $2,500.

• The William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship is available to two individuals pursuing certification in electrical, HVAC, automotive or other skilled trades programs. Each scholarship is for $2,500.

• The Credit Union also funds the Stephen Thomas First Responder Scholarship, which supports first responders enrolled in police and/ or fire academies at local colleges with 14 scholarships of $2,000 each. Applications occur directly with Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Washtenaw Community College and Schoolcraft Community College. Students can apply for this scholarship throughout the year and more information is available through the program directors of each academy.

Visit msgcu.org/scholarships for details and to learn more about the application process.

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