EXPERTS OFFER TIPS TO AVOID PROBATE
Fifth lawsuit filed against Eastpointe Community Schools, superintendent
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — Last month, Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson was one of the guest speakers at Eastpointe’s State of the City address held at the Lutheran Fraternities of America Hall Post No. 57.
She let attendees know the district is in the pro-
cess of reconfiguring the four elementary schools, educators have invested in a new math and English language arts curriculum for all K-12 students, the Eastpointe High School swimming pool is scheduled to open sometime this year, and many building improvements have been completed.
One topic missing though were the lawsuits that have been filed against her and the district from for-
Roseville artist attempts to stop Sheetz from redeveloping church, restaurant
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — An outspoken Roseville artist, known for the vibrant murals on his Utica junction studio, is trying to block a new gas station and convenience store from moving in.
Edward Stross, owner of Gonzo!! Art Studio, said a new Sheetz location wouldn’t bring anything new to the area and specifically mentioned the nearby gas stations and convenience stores that offer similar items. Stross’ studio has been on the corner of Utica Road and Gratiot Avenue since 1992.
“If they demolish Sacred Heart church, they should do it for something that would serve the community,” he said. “You know, that would benefit the community, that would bring people in. It would be a downtown. Another gas station isn’t a downtown-related business.”
Sheetz is a Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store
LEFT: A fifth racial discrimination lawsuit has been filed against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent Christina Gibson. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
File photo by Nick Powers
RIGHT: Sheetz is set to take over the space currently occupied by the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church, shown here, and Apple Annie’s Kitchen & Bakery.
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Eastpointe to host resource fair for small businesses affected by construction
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is looking to connect with small business owners who are affected by the ongoing construction around the city.
Ian McCain, Eastpointe’s economic development manager, said the city felt a need to support
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Historic and traditional events seek spectators, sponsors
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE/NORTHVILLE — It’s time to celebrate history, patriotism and the golden age of the automobile, in that order.
First up is Patriots’ Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 at Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold in Northville. Eastpointe resident and historian Ken Giorlando is inviting the public to the event, which marks the 250th-year commemoration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The event is free and will bring people back to the time that launched the American Revolution.
Giorlando said the Citizens of the American Colonies Living Historians are hosting the event. As a member of the group, he
will perform as Paul Revere. Plans are set for him to ride into town on a horse “to warn the townsfolk the regulars are on the march.”
“This is considered the first battle of the American Revolution,” said Giorlando, a 1979 East Detroit High School graduate.
“People will be dressed in period clothing.”
The schedule of events includes Paul Revere arriving at 11 a.m. The Battle of Lexington will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a performance by the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps at noon. At 1:30 p.m., the Battle of Concord will commence. At 2:30 p.m. Ben Franklin will address the crowd.
For more information, visit millracenorthville.org.
Giorlando has taken horseback riding lessons before, so he is prepared for Patriots’ Day. The retired Warren Woods
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Photo by Brian Wells
The city of Eastpointe is looking to connect with small business owners who might be affected by the ongoing construction in the city.
Public
Photo provided by Ken Giorlando
Eastpointe resident Ken Giorlando, far left, will portray Paul Revere at Patriots’ Day April 26 at Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold St. in Northville.
The Roseville
ROSEVILLE POCKET LIBRARY NOW OPEN
Library is set up temporarily in the Erin Auditorium as the Roseville Public Library undergoes renovations. The hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; and closed on Sundays. However, the library is closed Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The temporary library will be used over the next several months as the main library undergoes renovations as part of the city’s $20 million bond that passed in November 2023. The address to the library is 29777 Gratiot Ave. in the City Complex. However, patrons will want to
in the lot
Kelly Road, which is to the west of the building.
The Roseville Pocket Library offers most library services, but on a smaller scale, with the most popular items. More information is available by clicking on the “Read the April Newsletter” link at rosevillelibrary.org. For further questions, call (586) 445-5407 or email rsvlibraryservice@ roseville-mi.gov.
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Watch out for UFOs and the Detroit Lions
EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library, 15875 Oak Ave., will have two events this month that center on Michigan.
Celebrate Earth Day April 22
ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe and the Roseville Public Library jointly invite the public to celebrate Earth Day with “Stories, Seed Bombs & Snacks” at 6 p.m. April 22 at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 27325 Barkman St.
There will be story time, a chance to make seed bombs, and a hands-on way to plant wildflowers and support local ecosystems. The celebration will wrap with a snack. No registration required. Crafts and snacks will be available while supplies last.
Learn about SERESA at next Neighborhood Watch meeting
EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department and the Eastpointe Fire Department invite the public to their monthly Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6 p.m. April 16 at City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.
The South East Regional Emergency Services Authority will provide the guest speaker. The consolidated dispatch center in Macomb County serves Roseville, Eastpointe, Fraser and St. Clair Shores for police, fire and emergency medical services.
METRO DETROIT — The Sparkle Network, a local nonprofit organization that includes several charitable programs, is accepting applications until April 26 for its Dream, Believe and Do scholarship awards.
Sparkle Network Founder Moe Lietz, a 1992 Romeo High School graduate, pictured, is seeking applicants who are in the high school Class of 2025 who reside in Oakland or Macomb counties and have completed a minimum of 40 hours of documented community service.
Students who apply must have a dream they fully believe in, and they must explain how and what they will do to make that dream happen. To apply, log on to sparklenetwork.org and scroll down to the Dream, Believe and Do link. For more information, call (248) 840-8136.
“UFOs Over Michigan” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 17.
“Michigan Notable Author Tour: The Lions Finally Roar with Bill Morris” will be held at 6 p.m. April 24.
The events are open to the public. For more information, call (586) 445-5096.
Mystery Book Club meeting April 17
ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Public Library Mystery Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 17 to discuss “Cover Her Face,” by P.D. James. Because of renovations inside the library, the book club will meet in the City Hall lobby located at 29777 Gratiot Ave. Participants are encouraged to call the library at (586) 445-5407 on the day of the program to make sure the program is still scheduled.
DINNER WILL HELP SEND CHILDREN TO CAMP
ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Optimist Club will hold its 32nd annual Darlene Steenland and Cathy Surhigh’s spaghetti dinner to “Send Our Kids to Camp” May 1.
The dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Center, 18185 Sycamore St. Admission will cost $15 payable at the door or at the Roseville City Clerk’s Office, located at 29777 Gratiot Ave. Children younger than 10 will be admitted for free. Carryouts will be available.
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FIRST RESPONDERS ‘BATTLE’ IT OUT FOR THE RED CROSS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — It was a bloody battle, but it was for a worthy cause.
On March 28, members of the Eastpointe and Roseville police departments got into a friendly competition against the Eastpointe and Roseville fire departments to see which group could recruit more donors for an American Red Cross blood drive.
“Battle of the Badges” took place at the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe building, located at 18185 Sycamore St. With 19 donors, the firefighters edged out the police, who weren’t far behind with 17 donors for a total of 36 donations.
RARE holds blood drives on a regular basis, but they don’t always generate a large crowd. RARE Executive Director Tony Lipinski thought a contest between the departments would be a good way to bring in more donors. People who donated blood could indicate which department they supported in the showdown.
Some, but not all of the donors were first responders. Roseville Fire Chief Keith Jacobs donated blood for the first time. He said the process “was a lot quicker than I thought it would be.”
“It’s something I always thought about,” he said. “Being the chief of the department, I can’t ask my members to do something if I don’t do it.”
The competitive angle was another motivator.
“I can’t let the police beat us,” Jacobs joked. “Tony came up with a good idea.”
The blood drive hit close to home because the Roseville Fire Department responds to emergency calls where the victims might need lifesaving blood transfusions once they reach the hospital.
“Trauma and accidents are very common,” Jacobs said. “We have blood tubing we use so they are prepped for the ER.”
Lipinski donates blood on a regular basis. At the last event, he donated as did his son, Michael, the basketball referee for RARE’s Adaptive Basketball league.
“When I was a kid my dad used to always donate blood,” Tony Lipinski said. “Just giving a little bit of your time could save a life.”
The March 28 RARE blood drive marked the last one for Beth Frahm, as she is retiring as Red Cross donor resource development account manager. Frahm, who donated blood last month, and Lipinski
worked together for about 12 years coordinating blood drives at RARE.
“I loved working with him. It’s a beautiful site,” Frahm said of RARE. “It’s great
when you open to the community and it’s easy parking.”
procedure to donate blood takes
The
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe Director Tony Lipinski and retiring Red Cross donor resource development account manager Elizabeth Frahm have coordinated blood drives at RARE for 12 years. Both donated blood at the “Battle of the Badges” March 28.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
APRIL 16-19
Vaccination clinic for dogs and cats: Leave pets in vehicles until after signing in, no appointments necessary, noon-4 p.m. April 16-18 and 9 a.m.-noon April 19, Doc McStuffin Pet Clinic, 28730 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 859-5933
Easter Bunny photos: Noon-7 p.m. (breaks from 3-3:30 p.m.) April 16-17 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (breaks from 3-4 p.m.) April 18-19, South Court at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, www.shop macombmall.com/events
APRIL 18
Fish fries: 5-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 23000 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, dine in and carryout, facebook.com/stpeters eastpointe
• Also shrimp and sides, 3-7 p.m., St. Pio of Pietrelcina Church, 18720 13 Mile Road in Roseville, dine in and carryout, (586) 777-9116, stpioparish.org/ special-events
• 4-8 p.m., VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, dine in and carryout, cash only (ATM on site), facebook.com/vfw1146bruce post
• Also grilled cheese, pierogi and more, 3-7 p.m., St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, dine in and carryout, proceeds support parish youth programs, stmargaret-scsmi.org, (586) 293-2240
• Also shrimp and steak, 5-7 p.m. April 18 and every second Friday of month, St. Clair Shores Moose Lodge #1837, 33877 Harper Ave. in Clinton Township, dine in and carryout, (586) 792-1908, lodge1837@ mooseunits.org, facebook.com/lodge1837
APRIL 19
Easter breakfast: Also egg hunt for primary-aged kids, 10 a.m.-noon, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 16965 E. 12 Mile Road in Roseville, RSVP at local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/mi/northshores-ward
Young Modelers Club: For ages 8-16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, contact Jim at (248) 574-3487, (248) 399-2386 or jimandkatie17@att.net
APRIL 25-27
‘The Wizard of Oz’: Performance by Macomb Ballet Company, 7 p.m. April 25, 1 and 7 p.m. April 26, and 2 p.m. April 27, also sensory-friendly performance at 10 a.m. April 25, Macomb Center for the Performing
Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, www. macombcenter.com, macombballet.org
MAY 3
Derek Dexter Memorial 5K: Run/walk at 8 a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, derekdexter5k.com
MAY 4
‘Star Wars’-themed concert: Macomb Symphony Orchestra performs on “May the Fourth Be With You” day during 50th anniversary season, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter. com, read about MSO at candgnews.com
MAY 5, 8 & 10
‘Hairspray’ auditions: Presented by RWB Theatre Company, open casting for ages 8 and older, 6:30-9 p.m. May 5 and 8, and 10 a.m.-noon May 10, callbacks at 1 p.m. May 10, Anita’s Elite Dance Studio, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, visit onthestage.tickets/rwb-theatre-company-llc for rehearsal and performance dates
MAY 10
Joe Manfreda Dream Dash: 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. and 1-mile run at 10:05 a.m., money helps fund scholarships, Roseville High School, 17855 Common Road, runsignup.com
ONGOING
Storytime: 1:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, near Dick’s Sporting Goods at Macomb Mall, 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, facebook.com/ macombmall
Monthly book clubs: Booked for the Evening (every first Thursday) and Mystery Book Club (every third Thursday), both at 6:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org, (586) 445-5407
Euchre Night + More: 6-8 p.m. every first Saturday of month, Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, bring finger foods to share (drinks provided), metronaz.org/adult-ministry-events
Gamblers Anonymous: Meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (586) 217-5899
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own events, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Detroit’s auto legacy embossed in Michigan Innovation Dollar
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
DETROIT — In April 2022 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Steve Bieda as the official liaison to the U.S. Mint for the development of design for the Michigan Innovation Dollar.
It was the perfect fit for the Warren resident who is a history buff and has an interest in coin collecting. For the past three years, the former state legislator and current Warren 37th District Court judge consistently met with various coin clubs around the state to come up with a theme and design for the collector coin. Many topics were considered to represent Michigan, including Motown, colleges and the Mackinac Bridge. Ultimately, the choice was made to honor Detroit’s automobile assembly line on the collector coin.
On April 8, Bieda and others involved with the process unveiled the Michigan Innovation Dollar during a ceremony at the Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. The MotorCities National Heritage Area, the Michigan History Foundation and the Michigan State Numismatic Society hosted the event.
The Michigan Innovation Dollar features a 1930s-era assembly line in which a team of autoworkers are lowering an automobile body into place. On the flipside is the Statue of Liberty.
According to a MotorCities National Heritage Area press release, the design was created by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program designer Ronald D. Sanders and was sculpted by U.S. Mint Medallic artist John P. McGraw.
“I was delighted by the way it looked,” Bieda said when he first saw the coin. “This is a little slice of history.”
The assembly line concept hit close to home for Bieda, who grew up in an automotive family. His dad worked for General Motors and Chrysler, his grandpa worked on the Model T assembly line, and Bieda had summer internships at the GM Tech Center in Warren.
During the ceremony, Michigan History Foundation Director Bill Arnold talked about the innovations that contributed to the automobile industry and assembly line technology “for which our state is worldrenowned.”
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Warren 37th District Court Judge Steve Bieda, right, hands a Michigan Innovation Dollar coin to Jeremy Dimick, director of Collections and Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society. Since April 2022, Bieda has served as the official liaison to the U.S. Mint for the development of design for the Michigan Innovation Dollar.
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mer employees who claim she discriminated against them because they are Black and created a hostile work environment for them because of their race. Gibson is white.
On July 14, 2023, former Eastpointe High School Principal Asenath Jones filed a formal complaint against Gibson and the school district accusing the superintendent of creating a hostile work environment, race discrimination and retaliation. According to court documents, a jury trial for the Jones case is set to begin July 15.
Later that summer, on Aug. 23, former secondary administrator Renita M. Williams filed a lawsuit against Gibson and the district after suffering inequality, retaliation and a hostile work environment, according to the lawsuit. In the Williams case, the last update posted on court records was that a settlement conference set for March 12 had been canceled.
On Jan. 5, 2024, former district employee Leah Black filed a lawsuit claiming she was discriminated against and forced to work in a hostile work environment because of her race. According to court records, there is a motion to dismiss deadline on April 21 in the case. This is a request to the court to resolve a legal dispute without a full trial.
On Oct. 11, 2024, former special education teacher and basketball coach Michael Railey filed a complaint, charging Gibson with three counts of race discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and hostile work environment; one count of First Amendment retaliation; one count of breach of contract; one count of violation of the Michigan Revised School Code; and one count of violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act. According to court documents, a trial in the Railey case is set to begin next year on May 5, 2026.
The fifth and latest lawsuit was filed March 28 by Pleasantview Elementary School Principal Falicia Moreland-Trice, who accused the district and Gibson of race discrimination, retaliation, creating a hostile work environment, and constructive discharge. Moreland-Trice came from another district to become Pleasantview principal at the start of the 2022-23 school year. According to the lawsuit, she is the only Black principal left in the district because of racial discrimination and Gibson’s allegedly unlawful employment practices.
All five lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by attorneys Jeffrey Hart and Charissa Huang, of the law firm Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge in Ann Arbor. Despite the lawsuit, Moreland-Trice is still the principal at Pleasantview.
In Moreland-Trice’s complaint, court
On March 28, Pleasantview Elementary School Principal Falicia Moreland-Trice filed a lawsuit against Eastpointe Community Schools and Superintendent Christina Gibson alleging race discrimination, retaliation, creating a hostile work environment and constructive discharge.
documents list several occasions in which Gibson was allegedly hostile toward her. For instance, on July 9, 2024, Moreland-Trice was with Gibson during a training session at the University of Virginia on its Charlottesville campus. She alleged that the superintendent told her “that Blacks would be more inclined to shop at Whole Foods if it offered chitterlings and greens.”
Another issue arose in 2024 when Moreland-Trice said she was threatened by a parent who was attempting to enter a school bus with a handgun and was later charged with brandishing a firearm by local police. The parent was told she could not attend a moving up ceremony at Pleasantview where students graduate from one grade to the next and was given a no trespass letter. However, Gibson reportedly invited the parent and family to the moving up ceremony anyway.
“Plaintiff advised Gibson that she was fearful for her life and would not attend,” the formal complaint states. “Gibson forced plaintiff to attend the ceremony. At the ceremony, plaintiff was physically and verbally assaulted by the parent and family members of the student.”
Moreland-Trice also alleges she did not receive an ESSER I grant, although her white peers did. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I grant is hazard pay provided to those who worked in person during the COVID-19 period “when the virus was virulent and thought to be deadly,” the lawsuit states.
Moreland-Trice is requesting the court enter judgement in her favor against Gibson for all compensatory, exemplary, puniSee LAWSUIT on page 14A
File photo by Maria Allard
ADVANCE PREP KEY TO AVOIDING PROBATE AT WORST POSSIBLE TIME
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
The last thing that a family wants amidst the passing of a loved one is to wind up in court. Figuring out how to share an estate is expensive, timeconsuming, and complicated for many and probate court can lead to drama within a family unless the right steps are taken.
The most important step anyone can take to avoid probate court is to simply be prepared. It may sound fairly obvious, but making sure you have a will, trust, or some form of legal document involving your assets can go a long way in avoiding family tension.
“I’ve been practicing law for over 40 years. The best way to avoid the probate court is to prepare,” attorney Randall Shepard of Colbert, Shepard & Sadowski LLP said. “Talk to an attorney or talk to a specialist that can help you prepare your estate plan so that you don’t have to end up going through probate.”
There are several ways to organize assets in a way that prevents going to court. Trusts, ladybird deeds and wills can be simple ways to make sure your estate ends up in the right hands.
Probate also isn’t strictly used when someone passes away, as a lot of families find
themselves in court for guardianship and conservatorship.
“Conservatorship is, of course, when the court oversees the management of somebody’s finances,” Shepard explained. “You really want to avoid that at all costs if you can. You’re better off having that set up ahead of time.”
In order to prepare in advance, one of the best things a person can do is have an expert in their corner. There are so many possible outcomes in probate and having a specialist to help with documentation that “speaks the language” is sometimes all a client needs.
“My advice is to get someone to help you. Don’t try and do it yourself,” Shepard said. “It can be a nightmare… Try to have an attorney that helps you resolve your case, not make it worse.”
Arguably the most common reason for probate is housing. Real estate is something that many families end up going to court over and it is an area of law that can get very complicated very quickly.
“Especially in real estate, you can encounter some family situations where it can be contentious,” Re/Max First certified probate specialist Ray Nadolski said. “Do you want sons and daughters to become enemies
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CRIME WATCH
Police say they uncovered sex acts at massage parlor
EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department announced April 10 that it had received complaints from customers of “JC Massage Parlor” on Kelly Road, where workers were allegedly offering sexual favors to them during or after massages.
The Eastpointe Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Eastpointe Special Investigations Unit conducted an investigation and reportedly found that customers were being provided sexual acts for an extra fee.
Two workers were arrested after a search warrant was conducted, police said. In a statement April 10, Eastpointe Police Lt. Alexander Holish said that the department wishes to thank the U.S. Border Patrol for assisting the department in its investigation.
Vehicle found flipped upside-down
EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, at around 3:30 a.m. April 5, officers with the Eastpointe Police Department were dispatched to the 17000 block of
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tive and treble damages, penalties, equitable and injunctive relief to which she is entitled, along with costs, interest and attorney fees.
School board president responds
On April 9, Eastpointe Community Schools Board of Education President Chineva Early released a statement on the district’s website at eastpointeschools.org regarding the allegations. In the letter, Early said the lawsuit was filed by the same attorney who has filed several other lawsuits against the district on behalf of current and/ or former employees.
According to Early, in each of the previous cases, the district’s legal counsel was requested to review the allegations and make a preliminary finding as to the merits of the lawsuit. In each case, Early stated, the district’s counsel found that the allegations were not supported by the evidence, and many of the allegations could be clearly established as false.
As per Early’s statement, the district’s legal counsel is conducting the same review for Moreland-Trice’s lawsuit. The board is expected to receive a report the week of April 14.
Lincoln Avenue to investigate a hit-and-run complaint.
Upon their arrival, they reportedly observed a silver Chevrolet Equinox upsidedown on Lincoln Avenue and deduced it had struck a parked GMC Terrain.
The driver of the Equinox had fled the scene on foot, police said. The crash was not witnessed, and no one had seen the driver of the vehicle, according to police.
The suspect’s vehicle was impounded for further investigation.
SUV driver sideswipes car
EASTPOINTE — Officers with the Eastpointe Police Department were dispatched to the 17000 block of Toepfer Drive at around 4:35 a.m. April 8 on a report of a hit-and-run complaint.
Once at the scene, they spoke with the owner of a 2013 Dodge Avenger who told them that the vehicle had been sideswiped about 30 minutes prior.
The investigation allegedly revealed the suspect was driving a silver or white SUVlike vehicle. A search of the area did not locate the suspect.
If you know more about these incidents or others, call Eastpointe police at (586) 4455100.
— Andy Kozlowski
Speaking only for herself, Early said that based upon the evidence provided to date, she stands “firmly behind the superintendent and her administration as being in the best interests of the students served by the district.”
“The merits of the lawsuit will only be resolved through the courts. I implore staff, parents and community members to let the judicial process work as intended, and not let that process distract us from the critical work of educating our children,” Early said in the prepared statement. “In closing, I thank our staff, parents, and community members for their service and support in working together with the board to provide our children with the best educational opportunities we possibly can, and again urge that we not allow unsubstantiated allegations to distract us from our student-centered mission.”
Gibson has been superintendent since July 1, 2022. In 2021, she received the Michigan Association for Media in Education Service Award for School Administrators. The award recognizes a school administrator or team of administrators who have made a unique and sustained contribution toward furthering the role of the school library and its development in a school program.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
45 minutes to one hour. During the process, donors are given a mini physical and provide a health history to Red Cross staff. The actual blood donation only takes eight to 10 minutes.
“I always say to people, ‘It’s much easier
to be on the giving end of the needle than the receiving end,’” Frahm said. “People don’t realize they can donate six times a year.”
A total of 37 units were collected at the RARE blood drive with the chance to save up to 86 lives. Nine people donated for the first time.
Blood transfusions are given to patients in a wide range of circumstances, including serious injuries, burns, automobile crashes,
Roseville Fire Chief Keith Jacobs donates blood for the first time at the RARE “Battle of the Badges” blood drive March 28. People who donated blood could indicate if they supported police or firefighters in the “battle.” The firefighters won with 19 donors as the police garnered 17 donors.
surgeries, child birth, anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments, heart issues and for many other reasons. Plasma transfusions are used for patients with liver failure, severe infections and serious burns.
The American Red Cross website, redcrossblood.org, includes a page that explains what happens to the blood after it has been donated. Through various steps, the blood is processed and also tested for infectious diseases. Most whole blood donations are separated into transfusable components for red cells, platelets and plasma.
According to the website, blood is available to be shipped to hospitals 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. Hospitals typically keep blood units on their shelves, but staff may call for more at any time, especially in cases of large-scale emergencies.
Potential blood donors must be in good health and feeling well, be at least 16 years old in most states, and must weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors can track on their cellphones where their blood is sent.
For more information on blood donations, to find a blood drive or host a blood drive, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call (800) 733-2767.
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Schools paraprofessional has been portraying Paul Revere for many years and can be found at many local historical events.
“You can feel like you’re in a time warp, especially if you don’t have any modern stuff with you,” he said.
Memorial Day parades scheduled
Memorial Day is May 26 this year. Within the last few years, after the COVID-19 pandemic, Roseville and Eastpointe have both put a lot of effort into holding Memorial Day parades to honor the members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice.
With patriotism, floats, local businesses, schools and organizations highlighted in the parades, they have been popular with residents. Both events would not happen without the volunteers who organize them, and the sponsors who provide funding. It’s not too late to become involved, as participants and sponsors are still welcome.
The Roseville Memorial Day parade will be held May 26 and travel on Common Road between Normal Street and the Roseville Fire Department Headquarters at 18750 Common Road. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. from Roseville High School, 17855 Common Road. After the parade, a ceremony will be held in the City Hall Complex, 29777 Gratiot Ave.
Matt Belz, a member of the Roseville Memorial Day Parade Committee, recently emailed the Eastsider to announce that radio disc jockey Doug Podell, of WLLZ, will be the grand marshal, and the committee is still looking for participants. Forms are available at rosevillememorialdayparade.com.
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The Eastpointe Memorial Day parade also will be on May 26. It will begin at 11 a.m. at the Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road east of Gratiot Avenue, and end with a closing ceremony at Spindler Park, 19400 Stephens.
The nonprofit Association of Community, Fraternal & Veterans Organizations organizes the parade and assumes all costs, including police and Department of Public Works employees and advertising.
Donors who would like to support the parade can make a $25 donation to help cover parade expenses. To be a community supporter, visit acfvo.com/donate. Anyone interested in participating can visit acfvo. com/app.
Vroom, vroom!
In June, shine that chrome and get out those fuzzy dice for the 26th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot. This year’s three-day event drives into town June 12-14 with car shows, cruising, live music and more.
Various sponsorships are available at cruisin-gratiot.com. Just click on the “participation” link for the commitment form. April 30 is the deadline for sponsorships. Volunteers also are needed. If interested, contact Sharon Upton at (586) 899-1386 or saupton69@gmail.com.
Cruise organizers are holding Texas Hold’em events to help support the cruise. The card playing events will be held June 4-7 at Rosemack Bingo Hall, 20791 E. 13 Mile Road in Roseville. Volunteers also are needed for the event. If interested, contact Jim Mischel at (586) 419-4780 or jrmischel@ gmail.com.
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Probate
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after you die? That’s the message I would send to people.”
A joint tenant, a trust or a will can help make the process easier for everyone involved. The best way to accomplish this is by working with someone in real estate that specializes in probate. In some cases, even with documentation, families find themselves in court because there are errors or missing statements from those involved.
“Some of the longest, most contentious and expensive probate battles come from unforeseen mistakes made by a person seeking to avoid probate,” Nadolski said. “I see a lot of issues in real estate… Do this just in case so it’s not all hearsay.”
Nadolski is now an expert in probate and has been working with former Macomb County Probate Court Judge Carl Marlinga to help make the transition of assets easier for families. Nadolski and Marlinga provided C&G Newspapers with a document that highlights important background information about probate and what advice they have after many years in the field.
The advice that is most commonly told
from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. As Nadolski and Marlinga explained, even a will that has been witnessed and notarized can still be subject to the jurisdiction of probate court. People will argue that the deceased may have been acting “under duress” or “undue influence.” Finding a lawyer that specializes in probate is the best court of action.
In the long run, planning ahead is also far cheaper than the alternative of probate court.
“The money you spend now would be less expensive than what your estate would have to spend if you don’t,” Shepard said. “It goes back to the theme of avoiding these problems.”
Perhaps the most important reason to get assets aligned and avoid probate is simply because it’s fair. The management of finances, housing or anything else should be decided by the owner of those assets while the person is still able.
“You’re better off spending the money now while the person is able to make the decisions of where they want their property to go,” Shepard said. “If you don’t have anything planned, then a judge makes the decision.”
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Dollar
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“This is our history. That’s why we’re so committed to preserving and interpreting that history,” Arnold said. “We’re so proud to be a part of this commemorative effort and celebrate the legacy of the state of Michigan and our people whose contributions to innovation are represented by this Innovation Dollar.”
Brian Yopp, deputy director of the MotorCities National Heritage Area, also addressed the crowd.
“The assembly line is an innovation that revolutionized auto production, making cars affordable to the masses and literally putting the world on wheels,” Yopp said. “It took an idea that was a craft — they were making cars by hand one at a time — that exploded into the industry that we know and love.
“The story we’re telling didn’t start too far from here. Not too far down Woodward Avenue, going towards the river, Ransom E. Olds owned a place. He patented an assembly line and had a plant here in Detroit before it burned,” Yopp said. “The story
See DOLLAR on page 19A
artist Edward Stross poses in front of a recently completed painting of Roseville City Council members with blood on their hands over the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church. The church is set to be replaced by Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store. chain that started making inroads in Michigan last year. Sheetz is set to take over the space currently occupied by Apple Annie’s Kitchen & Bakery and the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church.
St. Pio of Petrelcina Catholic Church, owner of the Sacred Heart property, stated in a Facebook post that Sheetz made the best offer for the space. The post detailed the $40,000 Sacred Heart cost St. Pio annually in taxes. In addition, St. Pio had to pay to secure the vacant site. Apple Annie’s co-owner Leonard Pagano said that he was ready to retire and the offer from Sheetz came at a good time.
Stross’ attorney, Cindy Rhodes Victor, made a claim of appeal in Macomb County Circuit Court March 4. Victor states that the Roseville Planning Commission did not publish the meeting minutes from its Feb. 3, 2025, meeting, where the Sheetz site plan was approved, despite the minutes being approved at the commission’s Feb. 24 meeting. The next three Planning Commission meetings, March 3, March 17 and April 7, were canceled. The next regular meeting is slated for April 21. Unlike Roseville City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings are not recorded on video.
On April 3, Assistant City Manager Glenn Sexton provided the Eastsider with the minutes for the Feb. 3 meeting. No one spoke up during the public comment portion of the meeting. Planning consultant Paul Urbiel and Roseville Building Director Jim Osterhout explained the Sheetz devel-
opment. A Sheetz representative gave a presentation and fielded questions from commissioners. Commissioner Pamela Weeks made a motion to approve the development and Commissioner Scott Arnold seconded it. The commission approved the site plan unanimously.
The commission’s approval paved the way for the new development. No further action is needed by the Roseville City Council.
An intent to dismiss the claim of appeal was filed by Roseville City Attorney Tim Tomlinson March 11.
An amended claim of appeal was submitted March 24. The amended appeal builds off the March 4 appeal, adding accusations that the property was not properly rezoned and that it required a “special land use” approval before the site could be developed.
Victor did not respond to a request for comment for this story.
At its Jan. 23, 2024, meeting, the Roseville City Council rezoned the property from R-1, residential, to B-3, business district, following approval from the Planning Commission.
Tomlinson said the property is not subject to special land use.
“That’s the case in some cities, but it is not a special land use in our community,” Tomlinson said.
Stross said there’s a lack of communication between the city and the public about these types of projects that impact the community.
“Without the public’s knowledge, by the time the public has a chance, there’s not much they can say or do about it,” Stross
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Roseville
Sheetz
said. “The big reason why I’m doing it is they need to be more transparent.”
Tomlinson said that a claim of appeal is made following the decision by a tribunal or commission. If someone is upset with the decision, they can file an appeal.
“I don’t know if he will qualify as an aggrieved party,” Tomlinson said. “He’s just a resident of the city.”
Tomlinson called the claim “an outlier,” saying Stross just lives in close proximity to the property and does not have a direct stake in how the space is developed. Tomlinson said
the city is working with attorneys representing the current property owners and Sheetz.
“From a planning basis and a zoning basis, I don’t see anything where the city misstepped in any way, shape or form, which would give merit to the appeal,” Tomlinson said.
“Sheetz believes this matter was decided appropriately by the Roseville Planning Commission,” Nick Ruffner, public affairs manager for Sheetz, said in a prepared statement. “We look forward to this project continuing and for the opportunity to eventually serve customers in Roseville.”
Stross said he was recently approached by someone who was interested in utilizing the Sacred Heart building as a church. He
said the unnamed party would make an announcement about the project at an April 19 rally at 1 p.m. against the Sheetz location.
“He is well known for his social work in the city of Detroit,” Stross said. “They raised money to build on what they were doing down there and they’ve run into roadblocks at the location. They’ve seen this, and this is such a beautiful church building right on Gratiot. It would serve their needs real well.”
He said the interested party was looking to host concerts at the space and help the area’s homeless population.
“Just like what Sacred Heart used to have,” Stross said. “They used to have all kinds of social programs.”
The artist said he is working on a paint-
Dollar
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moves to an area called Milwaukee Junction. This was sort of a bed of automobile manufacturing in the early 1900s. That’s where a lot of folks were trying to get their start. You see the stories of Packard and Hudson.”
Yopp said the Highland Park Ford Plant is “where things got launched and started” and “most people got their image of what the assembly line was and the impact it made more than a century later.”
The U.S. Mint made arrangements to have coins on sale for $1 after the ceremony, with a limit of two coins per person. The coins will not be available in banks. The American Innovation Dollars struck with a circulation quality finish will not be released to the Federal Reserve for general circulation. The unveiling ceremony was made possible through donations from the spon-
ing of City Council members cheering the demolition of Sacred Heart church with blood on their hands.
“It’s a therapeutic way for me to deal with what’s going on here,” he said.
A motion to intervene was granted by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia April 7, adding three impacted parties to defend against the claim of appeal.
The new parties joining Roseville include Sheetz developers MC Development Holdings LLC and RPR Development LLC, and St. Pio. A status conference is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. June 10 in front of Toia via Zoom.
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sors that permitted the coins to be sold at face value for $1.
The collector coins will cost higher than face value because they are offered on the U.S. Mint’s website, usmint.gov. According to Bieda, the cost will be $36.25 for 25 coins, or a bag of 100 for $123.50. He said all of the coins at the April 8 ceremony can be used for commerce and were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Bieda said the coins are being sold through eBay now from people who were at the unveiling. There are plans to put the coin on display at the Detroit Historical Museum.
During the ceremony, Kathy Freeland, of the Michigan Numismatic Association, and Rebecca Salminen Witt, chief strategy and marketing officer of the Detroit Historical Society, spoke to attendees. American Numismatic Association President Tom Uram reminded everyone that National Coin Week is April 20-26 this year.
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small businesses that are being impacted by the construction.
“We feel the need to make sure that the business owners know that there are resources and that the city is there to support them during this time of construction season that is likely impacting the business,” he said.
Jennifer Moon, a Michigan-based loan officer with CDC Small Business Finance, said her company is working to provide financial support to businesses affected by construction.
“There is help available for small business owners who have been affected by nearby construction projects. We and other lenders are able to provide working capital that will help sustain their operations,” she said in a prepared statement.
In addition to the construction, McCain said a lot of local businesses are facing uncertainty due to events happening at the federal level.
“There’s a lot of uncertainty on what’s happening at the federal level,” he said. “So, I’m sure there’s also some concerns about tariffs, on how those might impact businesses in either a small or significant way.”
McCain also cited industry-specific concerns as a potential source of worry for business owners.
“We have a number of food-based businesses in Eastpointe, so how is inflation affecting their ability to offer reasonable prices to their customers, or having to potentially raise stuff because of inflation or tariffs,” he said.
Besides letting business owners know what kind of support there is in the city, McCain also said he hopes to be able to build stronger connections with them.
“I’m hoping to build stronger and deeper connections with the business owners and the city’s Economic Development Department to make sure that they feel comfortable reaching out to me if they want access to any of the resources after the event as well, or if they have ideas on things that they’d like a little bit more information on that they learned about at the event, or really, any way that the city can continue to support their
business after the event, that’s what I’m hoping to do,” McCain said.
He said he hopes to see at least 100 businesses attend the resource fair. He also said more than 30 vendors will be at the event, from financial institutions to business incubators and accelerators.
The event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.
A message from Roseville City Treasurer John Chirkun
Attention Residents:
The Department of Natural Resources has allowed us to sell hunting and fshing licenses. April 1st starts the new Fishing Season. Residents can buy Fishing and Hunting licenses at the Treasurer’s offce, located at 29777 Gratiot Ave and we are open from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.
Published: Eastsider 04/16/2025
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Mark Zagata and Lisa Stoddard of the Michigan State Numismatic Society manage the sale of the new 2025 Michigan Innovation Dollar coin to collectors during the coin launch ceremony April 8 at the Detroit Historical Museum.
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