6/25/25 Eastsider by C & G Newspapers

Eastpointe council denies marijuana facility a special land use permit

FINANCE

DIRECTOR DESCRIBES CHANGED PLAN AS ‘BAIT AND SWITCH’

BY BRIAN

WELLS

bwells@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council voted 3-2 June 17 to reject a special land use permit for one of three businesses granted marijuana licenses in the city due to its scaled-back site plan.

At a May 22 special meeting of Eastpointe’s Planning Commission, the commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of a scaled-down site plan for a marijuana facility proposed by Common Citizen LLC. The company had originally committed to a full redevelopment of a block on Gratiot Avenue, including demolishing several buildings and cleaning up several parcels.

See MARIJUANA on page 9A

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — Butch Kruk’s wife, Elise, gave him a gift for his 50th birthday that he never expected: a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible.

“My wife bought it four months in advance. She kept it at my daughter’s house,” the Eastpointe resident said. “They handed me the keys, opened up the garage and there it was. I couldn’t believe it.”

Kruk, 71, was among the classic car owners who cruised on over to the 26th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot June 14. The event gave car buffs the chance to relive the heyday of cruising Gratiot Avenue by driving their vintage Fords, Chevys and more along the avenue between Eight Mile and 10 Mile roads. Car fanatics also gathered in the Eastpointe High School parking lot for

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Prayer service highlights opening ceremony, Harvey Curley honored • 7A

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Dominic Addrow, of Warren, displays his candy apple red 1981 Chevrolet Malibu at the Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot car show June 14 in the Eastpointe High School parking lot.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Washington man convicted of 2023 stabbings, murder

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

MACOMB COUNTY — According to a press release, a resident of Washington, Michigan, has been convicted of multiple charges related to a murder and stabbing that took place in 2023.

Shane Burns, 33, was convicted in Macomb County Circuit Court.

The stabbings occurred on May 17, 2023, in the cities of Roseville and St. Clair Shores.

According to the release, Burns was found guilty of homicide-murder first degree (premeditated), which carries a sentence of life without parole; assault with intent to murder, punishable by any number of years up to life in prison; and various weaponsrelated charges.

Eastpointe continues moving forward with Kennedy Park splash pad

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe is moving forward with plans for a splash pad at Kennedy Park, 24517 Schroeder Ave.

In 2024, City Council members voted unanimously to accept additional funding from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to go toward the city’s new splash pad planned for the park.

See CONVICTION on page 11A See SPLASH PAD on page 23A

A Juneteenth celebration

The city of Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission organized its second annual Juneteenth celebration June 19 at Eastpointe City Hall. ABOVE: Kai Hayes, Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission member, welcomes all to the event and introduces speakers and performers. TOP RIGHT: Dancers move the crowd while performing to “Glory.”

ABOVE: Tamara Jewel sings the Black national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” RIGHT: All eyes were on aerialist Syeda Davidson outside Eastpointe City Hall.

PHOTOS BY PATRICIA O’BLENES

NEWS & NOTES

Library events scheduled this month

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave., has a number of events planned in July.

The Lego Build Club will meet at 2 p.m. July 2.

A summer cooking class with Chef Fran is scheduled for 2 p.m. July 8.

A children’s painting program will be held at 2 p.m. July 9. For more information, call (586) 445-5096.

WHAT A TREAT!

EASTPOINTE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe held “Donuts With Grown-Ups” June 7 at Spindler Park in Eastpointe. Children and a special grown-up in their lives enjoyed doughnuts and made a craft. Pictured above, RARE Community Engagement Supervisor Katelyn Golembiewski, left, serves doughnuts to the Ziemlewicz family: from left, Mom Kasandra, Dad Eric holding 3-year-old Amaya, 11-year-old Giovanni and 5-year-old Carter. Pictured at right, Emily Andary enjoys doughnuts and coloring with her sons, Anthony, age 1 1/2, and Andrew, 3.

THURSDAY NIGHTS UNDER THE LIGHTS

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Downtown Development Authority’s free Thursday Nights Under the Lights concert series will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. July 3 with Mainstream Drive. The concerts are held once a month during the summer in the alley at Erin Commons located at 28363 Gratiot Ave. Just look for the canopy with the twinkling lights. Free municipal parking is located in the area of Gratiot Avenue and Utica Road. Bring a chair or blanket.

Homegrown musicians bring their swing

EASTPOINTE — The 2025 free Summer Concert Series will kick off June 26 with a performance from the Shamrock Jazz Orchestra from 6 to 8 pm at the Spindler Park Hill, 19400 Stephens Road. The group consists of East Detroit High School graduates from different graduating classes who were in band while in high school. The musicians perform songs from the 1950s through the 1980s by artists including Chicago, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin.

Compiled by Maria Allard

Photo provided by Dave Sell

Photos by Liz Carnegie

File photo by Liz Carnegie

Roseville artist continues fight against Sheetz after setback

RETIRED ATTORNEY EXPRESSES INTEREST IN CHURCH

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — A local artist’s claim of appeal to block a future gas station and convenience store has been dismissed. Judge Joseph Toia made the ruling in Macomb County Circuit Court May 23, though the artist is not giving up.

Gonzo!! Art Studio owner Edward Stross had filed a claim of appeal with attorney Cindy Rhodes Victor on March 4 to block a future Sheetz location. The Pennsylvania-based chain is set to replace Apple Annie’s Kitchen & Bakery and the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart church on Gratiot Avenue between Martin and Utica roads.

Roseville City Attorney Tomlinson previously 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. The Roseville Planning Commission approved the future Sheetz’s site plan at its Feb. 3 meeting. Stross’ claim of appeal took issue with how the commission arrived at approving the project. Stross said he would take the case to the Michigan Court of Appeals.

“You don’t really get justice until you get outside of Macomb County into the appellate court,” Stross said in a June 3 interview.

Roseville City Attorney Tim Tomlinson said the city was happy about the decision, and that Toia’s ruling was “comprehensive.”

“We’re pretty confident, even on appeal, that the opinion will be upheld,” Tomlinson said.

Gonzo!! Art Studio was the hub of a rally against Sheetz on April 19. On the other side of Gratiot, a smaller gathering welcomed Sheetz to the neighborhood. At the protest against

See SHEETZ on page 20A

File photo by Nick Powers

Last month, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge ruled against a Roseville artist who sought to block plans to turn the vacant site of the Catholic Community of Sacred Heart Church on Gratiot Avenue into a Sheetz gas station, restaurant and convenience store.

RCS IN PROCESS OF DEVELOPING 2026 BOND

New principal named at Green Elementary

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — For the past several months, Roseville Community Schools officials have met with local construction and architectural companies to evaluate school buildings and see where improvements could be made.

With their findings, officials are planning to put together a no-tax-rate-increase bond proposal for the May 2026 ballot. The bond initiative is intended to improve facilities, modernize the learning environment and align school buildings with current and future student needs.

“Our goal is to create safer, more efficient and updated spaces for our students and staff,” RCS Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski said. “We are working carefully to balance educational needs, facility conditions and community priorities, and we look forward to hearing from residents as we shape this proposal together.”

The bond initiative is designed to reduce operational costs in a number of ways. That could include consolidating school buildings; creating an early childhood learning facility; upgrading mechanical, electrical, paving, lighting and building infrastructure; enhancing safety and security systems across district facilities; improving classroom technology and instructional equipment; and replacing aging school buses.

On June 13, Roseville Community Schools issued a press release to announce that Rebecca Miglio is the new principal of Green Elementary School beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

District officials are in talks to hold focus groups and provide a community survey in the upcoming months to gather feedback from the public.

Final bond plans with community input will be presented to the Board of Education later this year. As the bond planning process continues, more information will be shared with the community. Residents with questions are invited to contact the Superintendent’s Office at (586) 445-5505.

New principal named at Green Elementary School

When Green Elementary School stu-

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Prayer service highlights opening ceremony, Harvey Curley honored

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — Car hoods raised up, fuzzy dice adorned rearview mirrors, and engines purred.

The 26th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot was in town this month. The five-day event started June 10 with a car show at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Other daily car shows were held at First State Bank, the Villa Restaurant and Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant.

On June 14, the gearheads returned for the car cruise along Gratiot Avenue and a car show in the Eastpointe High School parking lot. The event changed lanes a bit for an opening ceremony with Chenoa Hall singing “The Star-Spangeled Banner” and a prayer service. Immanuel United Methodist Church pastor and Eastpointe police chaplain Albert Rush served as emcee.

“We welcome you all here today to all these wonderful activities and everything that is going on,” Rush said. “We need to make sure we take an opportunity to give thanks to everyone, give thanks to our God, give honor to our country as we wait for the color guard to present the flags.”

For many years, Eastpointe City Council member Harvey Curley served on the Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot Committee, including time as president. However, Curley — a former mayor of the city who has been involved with many commissions over the years — stepped down from the committee.

Mayor Michael Klinefelt presented him with a plaque to thank him for keeping the cruise on track over the years.

“I’ve known Harvey since I was a kid. I grew up volunteering with him and learning from him and seeing all the different things he did in the community,” Klinefelt said. “He just doesn’t give up. He just keeps giving to the community. On behalf of the cruise committee I would like to present you with an

award. Thank you for your vision, drive and lasting impact on this cherished community tradition. Your legacy will always cruise on.”

When accepting his award, Curley acknowledged the volunteers who helped with the cruise. He also reminded the crowd of the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Army.

“A big applause for them,” he said. “God bless you. Thank you again for this award.”

This year, Steve Upton took over as president.

“Behind every good man is a great woman,” he said of his wife, Sharon Upton, cruise secretary. “Without Sharon we wouldn’t have been able to pull this off. When I got involved, it was great meeting all See CURLEY on page 16A

Photo by Maria Allard

Mayor Michael Klinefelt, left, presented Eastpointe City Council member Harvey Curley, right, with a plaque to thank him for his years of service on the Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot committee.

A beautiful day to cruise Gratiot Avenue

ABOVE: A 1967 Chevrolet Camaro attracts spectators at the June 14 car show. Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot is in its 26th year. Through merchandise sales and registration fees, Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot raises money for local charities.

PHOTOS BY PATRICIA O’BLENES

LEFT: This Ford Focus RS recognizes that June 14 is Flag Day in addition to Cruise Day.

BELOW: Many convertibles were spotted along the route.

BOTTOM: A motorcycle Jet Ski gets some humorous reactions during the cruise.

ABOVE: This SUV combines a passion for automobiles with a passion for the Detroit Lions.

RIGHT: The Vanderhall Carmel combines elements of a sports car and a motorcycle.

Marijuana

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However, the revised plan limited demolition to three buildings and focused on renovating the former Joe’s Music. An attorney for the company cited shifts in the cannabis market as the reason for the changes.

The revised plans also dropped the cleanup of an abandoned oil change facility, which raised concerns about a reduced investment.

Due to the new plans falling short of what was initially promised and scored, the Planning Commission voted to reverse the decision to recommend to approve the plans at a June 10 meeting and instead recommended to deny them.

When the issue came before City Council at its June 17 meeting, Councilman Cardi DeMonaco asked if the scaled-back plans were a last-minute effort by the company to meet the Dec. 31 deadline that council gave the city’s three recreational marijuana licensees to be open and operational.

Will DiSessa, a lawyer representing Common Citizen, said the reduced plans were due to a reduction in the medical marijuana industry in the time between when the company first filed for its license and now. All three recreational marijuana licensees were originally granted medical marijuana licenses a few years ago, but never opened.

“Medical marijuana is effectively dead,” DiSessa said.

When Councilman Harvey Curley asked why the company hadn’t begun construction when the license was first approved in April 2023, DiSessa said the idea that any of the companies that had been granted licenses would begin construction at that time was “misinformed.”

“In the year and few months between the beginning of the application process and our original special land use approval, medical sales have evaporated to less than a third of their original glory,” DiSessa said. “So to suggest that we, or any of the successful applicants, should have moved forward with construction right away after obtaining our initial approvals, respectfully, seems somewhat misinformed.”

City Finance Director Randy Blum and Assistant City Manager Kim Homan, both of whom were on the committee that approved the original license, said the company would have been scored much lower and possibly not granted the license with the current plans.

“These are bait and switch activities of, ‘I’m promising you this but we really don’t want to do it,’” Blum said. “I do not believe that they would have got the license in the first place.”

Shadi Zaki, who owns the license, said accusing Common Citizen of a bait and switch is far-fetched.

“As responsible business owners, we are always keeping an eye on the macro-level economics, as that’s what drives development,” he said. “But to say that this is a bait and switch, that’s a bit far-fetched, with all due respect. We have all of the same elements that we were scored and achieved those points for.”

Eastpointe Mayor Michael Klinefelt said he felt that while he could understand the frustration behind the change of plans, nothing new was presented at the June 10 Planning Commission meeting that affected whether or not Common Citizen met the requirements for the special land use permit, and that made him feel that the motion to deny the permit should be rejected.

“I’m kind of struggling with it,” he said.

Before City Council could vote, DiSessa argued that council can’t vote based on a hypothetical scoring.

“There’s the statement that has been made that perhaps the scores would have been different had we presented this plan the first time. I would submit, however, that is a hypothetical,” he said.

DiSessa also argued that it’s routine for businesses to change their site plans, which is allowed by the city’s ordinances.

“We must concede that a request to abide by the city’s own code of ordinances, to follow the procedures set forth by this council to request an amendment cannot be equated with an admission that we were engaged in some kind of dishonesty before,” he said.

“It’s not indicative of foul play or deceit in any way,” he said.

In the end, City Council voted 3-2 to approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation to deny the permit. Curley, DeMonaco and Councilman Rob Baker voted to support the motion to deny, while Klinefelt and Councilwoman Margaret Podsiadlik voted against it.

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

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10A/ EASTSIDER • JUNE 25, 2025

ABOVE: In 1973, Grosse Pointe City resident Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren with his parents when he and two friends, Allen Thomas and Dave King, traveled to Alaska in his 1972 AMC Gremlin.

RIGHT: Retired Grosse Pointe Public School System teacher Rufus McGaugh chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad.”

Photo by Maria Allard

ALASKAN ADVENTURE

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was soon off on another adventure with two friends he knew from St. Leonard’s Catholic Grade School in Warren. The trio piled into a Pontiac Firebird on a quest to visit Alaska. But they only made it to Montana before they headed back home.

A year later, in 1973, McGaugh made the Alaskan excursion again, this time in his two-door 1972 AMC Gremlin

THREE FRIENDS DROVE AN AMC GREMLIN TO THE LAST FRONTIER IN 1973

with one of his St. Leonard’s buddies, Allen Thomas, and a friend from Wayne State University, Dave King. They ventured through several states, including South Dakota and North Dakota, before hitting the Alaska Highway in northwestern Canada.

“Back then zero of it was paved and it was considered to be the worst road in North America. It was a military road to begin with back in World War II,” McGaugh said. “You cut through the Northwest Territories and (the) Yukon (Territory) and get into Alaska. To cut across Canada, that was the only way to go. When you’re young, it’s an adventure.”

The brown Gremlin had a stick shift and four bald tires. As a precaution, McGaugh bought two extra spare tires for the trip.

“But they were bald tires also because that’s all I could afford,” the Grosse Pointe City resident laughed.

It took the guys at least two weeks to get to Alaska finding their way with maps. Along the way, they took in the views of any national forests they came across. Back then, it was recommended to drive 25 mph on the Alaska Highway due to the unpaved gravel and what McGaugh described as “pothole after pothole.”

“I understand since it has been paved,” the 1967 East Detroit High School graduate said. “We had to do our own navigating. We ended up with four, five, six flat (tires). Every time it happened, the station attendants said, ‘We can’t plug

See GREMLIN on page 21A

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JUNE 27

Fireworks Extravaganza: Gates open at 3 p.m., fireworks from 9:30-10:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket and parking at Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens Road in St. Clair Shores, rainout date June 28, facebook.com/st.clairshoresparksandrecreation

JUNE 28

Men’s health expo: Free event includes full body composition scans, mini fitness classes and guided stretching, chair massages, healthy snack samples and nutrition guidance, giveaways, and tour of new facility, 9-11 a.m., Mission Metabolic Health, 21444 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, register at (586)

Conviction

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Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Steve Fox prosecuted the case and Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Faunce presided over the six-day trial. The jury took around 20 minutes to deliberate and come back with a final verdict.

“Today’s verdict brings a measure of justice to the victims of this horrific attack. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, who have shown extraordinary strength. We hope this conviction offers them some solace. I want to thank the investigators, first responders, and our prosecution team for their tireless work. While nothing can undo the harm caused, we remain committed to pursuing justice for all victims of violent crime,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in the emailed press release.

During the incident, 60-year-old Cheryl Ryan-Parsley lost her life in Roseville. Robert Baecke, who was 43 at the time, was stabbed several times in St. Clair Shores.

The attack resulted in GoFundMe efforts that were created by relatives and employers for both victims at the time. Ryan-Parsley’s GoFundMe raised a little over $11,000, exceeding its $5,000 goal, and Baecke’s GoFundMe raised a little over $18,000.

Both the St. Clair Shores Police Department and the Roseville Police Department passed on information about the incident to school districts within their jurisdiction. All three St. Clair Shores districts decided to keep students indoors for the duration of the incident while Roseville police told its school districts to keep students inside.

According to the release, Warren police apprehended Burns the day of the incident

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JULY 3

Thursday Nights Under the Lights: Hear Mainstream Drive (high-energy dance cover band), bring chair or blanket, 7-9 p.m., The Alley at Erin Commons, 28363 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, monthly concert series continues with Cosmic Groove (eight-piece band plays all genres) Aug. 7 and Wayback Machine (classic rock covers from ’60s-’90s) Sept. 4, roseville-mi.gov/332/ roseville-dda-events

JULY 11

Scholarship golf outing: Presented by Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores, features breakfast, lunch and dinner, 18-hole scramble with cart, contests, door prizes, raffles, 50-50, celebrity host and more, registration/ check in at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m., St. Clair Shores Golf Club, 22185 Masonic Blvd., (586)

530-4203, scs_optimistsgolfouting@outlook.com, find group on Facebook

JULY 11-13

Lakefront Psychic and Holistic Festival: Includes mediums, psychics and healers, aura photography, astrology, tarot readings, crystal marketplace, reiki energy healing, reflexology and massage, shopping, live music, food trucks and more, 3-9 p.m. July 11 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 12-13, VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, rywevents.com

ONGOING

Weekly car show: Hosted by Twisted Axle Car Club, 6 p.m. Fridays until Sept. 19, The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub, 32456 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, facebook.com/ twistedaxlecarclub

Cars and Coffee at the Museum: Also raffles and

prizes, 9 a.m.-noon July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths@mimths.org, mimths.org

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

See CALENDAR on page 23A

and while in custody at the Roseville Police Department, he bit at his wrists.

“An officer ordered him to stop, and a struggle ensued,” the release stated. “Burns was able to grab a knife from the officer and slit his own wrist.”

St. Clair Shores Police Chief Jason Allen said in an emailed statement that the evidence in the case was “quite clear.”

“The jury returned the proper verdict of ‘guilty,’” Allen said in the email. “We anticipate a maximum sentence.”

Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said in an emailed statement that thanks to the efforts of two Warren police officers, the suspect was apprehended and “rightfully convicted.”

“Our hearts and prayers go out to all those impacted by the horrible events of this tragic day,” Hawkins said in the email. “I have no doubt that the community is much safer now that this individual is off the streets. I am thankful for the efforts of our officers who, together with our law enforcement partners in Macomb County, helped bring this individual to justice.”

Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin said in an emailed statement that their prayers are still with the family and friends of RyanParsley.

“The immediate teamwork of the law enforcement agencies of Macomb County got Burns in custody within hours,” Berlin said in the statement. “Roseville Detectives built a very solid case, and Burns was convicted on all charges within 22 minutes by the jury. The world is a safer place today with Burns being incarcerated for the rest of his life.”

Burns’ attorney, Elisha Oakes, could not be reached for comment.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

Cruise

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a car show. That’s where Kruk set up shop with his brothers, Tim and Rick. Tim, 75, brought his 2019 Corvette.

Next to them was their friend Martin Peters with his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad two-door wagon. He has owned the copper and metallic ivory vehicle for 25 years. It took him and two buddies 41 weeks to restore the Bel Air Nomad. Peters often takes the Chevy to local car events and always shows up to the Woodward Dream Cruise.

“I’ve never missed one,” the 69-year-old St. Clair Shores resident said. “My wife and I just have a good time driving it. We hang out with friends.”

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot began in 1999 as a way to cruise the avenue once again and bring people into the city. Through merchandise sales and registration fees, the cruise also raises money for local charities. At press time, organizers did not yet have a final count of how much was raised this year.

Michael Finn, of Harrison Township, got into the spirit of the cruise by parking his two-door 1964 Dodge Dart at the car show. He’s had the light blue model for three years.

“I was big into the muscle cars and it gets a lot of looks,” said the 75-year-old Vietnam veteran who tries to make it out to Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot every year. “It’s fun to go to car shows. It’s fun to talk with people.”

The 1953 green Ford Customline parked at the high school belonged to Ron O’Dell, 69, of Warren.

“I traded in a 1946 Plymouth for the Ford,” he said. “The car was all original. Drives good. No power steering.”

Because it’s spacious, the Customline can fit six to seven people. O’Dell has memories of cruising Gratiot with friends back in the 1970s.

“It used to be a lot of fun hot-rodding around,” he said.

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot also attracted Madison Heights residents Tom Valenti and his sons William, 12, and Weston, 14. Tom displayed his 1968 Ford Thunderbird, which he has owned for four years and works hard to maintain.

“We’re car people,” Tom, 52, said as the trio walked around checking out the different makes and models. “We’ve been here a couple of times. We enjoy this.”

“I think I like that one so far,” William said of the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge he spotted.

Dominic Addrow went “old school” with his 1981 Chevrolet Malibu. He in-

stalled shocks, 24-inch rims on the tires and a sound system in the trunk. He purchased the candy apple red Malibu three years ago. The Warren resident has other vehicles, too, but lately the Malibu is his favorite to drive.

“It’s a nice ride,” Addrow said, adding that the car has won various trophies. “It feels good, like you’re in a truck or something.”

Warren resident Henry Ruiz has been a part of the classic car community for years. He once owned a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner that made its way to Autorama. However, he traded that in for a 1941 Willys Americar Coupe produced by WillysOverland Motors, which he brought to Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot.

“The color is ice-blue pearl. This is a fiberglass reproduction. They were built in Toledo, Ohio,” Ruiz said. “It’s a coupe. It’s got two tight little seats. These ’30s and ’40s cars, the cockpits are really small. People were smaller back then.”

The 1941 Willys Americar Coupe has suicide doors, and Ruiz said the car was a “very popular” drag racing car in the 1960s.

“They were called gassers,” he said. “They’re small and lightweight. Every kid built a model kit of this car. They were extremely popular.”

Cruise organizers made two major changes this year. The designated cruise lane and the VIP parade featuring local dignitaries — a tradition in past years — were eliminated to cut down on costs associated with the Eastpointe Police Department and the Department of Public Works. Also, it was free to cruise and display vehicles at the car shows. Owners interested in having their cars judged paid a registration fee.

One thing many people commented on was the nice weather for the event. Disc jockey Jim Randlett played music throughout the day, including “Come See About Me” by the Supremes, “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” by the Temptations, “Rockin’ Robin” by the Jackson 5, “Slow Ride” by Foghat, and several hits from the Beach Boys. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Classic car owners drive up and down Gratiot Avenue, between Eight Mile and 10 Mile roads, during Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot June 14.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Curley

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sorts of people. It’s about families, the community and the charities. It’s good for local businesses. The classic car community is a tight-knit community. People love talking about their cars.”

The weather was picture perfect for the parade of cars. Some concerns circled on social media about the cruise because of the orange cones and construction along Gratiot Avenue, but the event continued on. Rush thanked those who cleaned up the avenue to get ready for the event.

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

RCS

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dents return in the fall, they will have a new principal at the helm. On June 13, the district issued a press release to announce Rebecca Miglio as principal of Green Elementary beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

For more than 30 years, Miglio has touched the lives of her students in the classroom, most recently at Green. Miglio, who has taught at every level of K-6, is known for her leadership skills, hard work, innovation and being a pioneer of technology, according to the district. Along with being a classroom teacher, Miglio became one of the district’s instructional coaches six years ago.

Miglio holds a bachelor of science in education from Wayne State University and a master’s in administration from Saginaw Valley State University with an elementary and secondary administrator certificate.

Miglio is taking over from Donna Ambrose, who retired from the district after more than 30 years in education.

Ambrose’s career began teaching band at Green, formerly known as Huron Park,

Beautifcation

Nominations will begin May 28 through July 8

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and Roseville High School. She sometimes put down her baton to coach junior varsity softball.

In 1999, the educator moved to teaching elementary band full time. Students at a number of schools made music under her direction, including Lincoln, Kaiser, Alumni and Steenland.

Ambrose made another change in 2011 when she became the band and choir teacher at Eastland Middle School and Roseville Middle School. Ambrose also used her skills to sponsor the National Junior Honor Society and serve as teacher-in-charge.

Others noticed her dedication in 20132014 when she was named Roseville Community Schools Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year. In the fall of 2014, Ambrose left the classroom to become an administrator, serving as assistant principal at RMS. Six years ago, she took on the role of Green principal.

“I have fond memories of all the students I have had the privilege of working with and will never forget them,” Ambrose stated in the press release. “I also have made lifelong friends. Roseville is truly a family.”

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

Photo provided by Joe Genest Green Elementary School Principal Donna Ambrose, right, has retired from Roseville Community Schools. Here she is photographed with district Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski, Kindness Club International founder Melinda Forward and students.

SPOITLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

LIVING WILLS TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MEDICAL CARE

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.

Elizabeth Vincent has been a practicing attorney for 13 years and has specialized in estate planning her entire legal career. Her current practice focuses exclusively on the subject.

She explained that a living will is different from a last will and testament in that a

living will states the signer’s desires regarding life-sustaining medical treatments.

A last will and testament, meanwhile, provides guidance to the signer’s family regarding the distribution of the signer’s estate through the probate court.

She noted that living wills are utilized in medical cases where the signer cannot communicate their wishes regarding treatment.

“It’s something that many think their family members can just figure out in the moment, but I feel it’s unfair to place that burden on loved ones when we’re talking about something as personalized as medical care,” Vincent said.

Living wills are often drafted in conjunction with a designated medical power of attorney — the decision-maker who can act on the signer’s behalf. Both are included in an estate plan, providing guidance to family members making decisions.

The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.

“A living will, however, is not a legally enforceable document, unlike a medical power of attorney,” Vincent cautioned, noting it can only advise loved ones on how to proceed.

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Sheetz, Peacemakers International Pastor Steve Upshur expressed interest in acquiring the property.

More interest in preserving the church

In a June 6 interview, retired attorney John Schalter expressed interest in the property. He has a long history with the church. Schalter and his five siblings all passed through Sacred Heart’s church and school. From Sunday Mass to weddings to communions, the church was a central part of life for the Roseville family. He said the name of the church was fitting for many since it “has touched their heart.”

He hopes to make the former Sacred Heart into something that once again serves the community.

“It could be at the center of this community, the lifeblood of this community to feed the kids who need information, knowledge, life skills and things like that,” Schalter said. “To do all of these kinds of nonprofit things that this space would allow.”

He also feels its attraction goes beyond nostalgia.

“I think there’s an intangible, non-

monetary value to this that I know all the preservation agencies understand,” Schalter said. “But it’s more than that. It’s a spiritual place.”

Schalter said he understands the challenges that might be ahead with transforming a building that’s been vacant since Jan. 23, 2017. Though, he said, the outside of the building looks “beautiful.”

“It’s going to involve some real inspection by the experts,” he said.

He also recognizes the strain the abandoned building has been on its owners. He said he didn’t get involved sooner because he had a full caseload as an attorney.

“Being retired now, I have a little more time,” Schalter said.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church, which owned the Sacred Heart property, stated in a lengthy Facebook post that Sheetz had the best offer for the purchase. The statement details how the church had owned the property for the last nine years, paying out $40,000 annually in property taxes to Roseville. It also stated that there was a cost for paying to safeguard the church from vandals.

While Schalter said his plan for the church is separate from Peacemakers International’s, he said he’d be willing to work with the church on saving the building.

“Over the years I’ve realized it’s not the

how, but the who,” Schalter said. “What are the players we need to put on the field to win the game, which is part of the process.”

The next step for Schalter is getting different parties in a room for a face-to-face meeting to talk about the potential of this going forward.

“It’s going to be a lot of work but, if it serves the community the way that I think it

can, it will be time well spent,” he said. While he has ideas for the church, Schalter said he is trying to keep the process open-ended. He’s hoping to gather community input and collaboration in the process. Those interested can reach him at (248) 568-7021.

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

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this. We’ll do our best.’ By golly, they got us through.”

The adventure-seekers traveled lightly with a small tent and Coleman stove. They took minimum clothing and “raided our moms’ pantries with everything we could — cereal, peanut butter, anything that was canned.” Each night, they pulled off the side of the road to set up camp and relax with a meal.

“We’d set up the tent, get the Coleman stove out, see what was left of our dwindling supply,” McGaugh said. “We ate some strange meals — things you normally eat for dinner for breakfast and vice versa.”

They generally drove 16 hours a day. When en route, they rarely saw other drivers on the road.

“You’re so spread out, there were very few vehicles and most of those were big semis carrying fuel from the lower 48 (state) to Alaska, or supplies,” McGaugh said.

The town of Fairbanks was the first hint of civilization once they reached

Alaska. They also visited Anchorage and couldn’t take their eyes off Mount McKinley peaking from the distance. There was time for two days of canoeing in a moose refuge and the chance to see elk, bald eagles and more out in the wild. Alaska reminded McGaugh of “Michigan on steroids.”

“A big overgrown Michigan with mountains,” McGaugh said. “There were a lot of similarities between it and my own state. It was summer and warm. Beautiful. Lots of forests like Michigan. I liked it very much. I certainly liked what they had to offer in the outdoors.”

McGaugh’s buddy, Thomas, however, didn’t stay in the Last Frontier state very long. As soon as he could make travel arrangements, he flew back home.

Alaska was the 49th state McGaugh visited. The last state to see was Kansas, so after leaving Alaska, he made sure to drive to Kansas with King. When they came upon the “Welcome to Kansas” sign, McGaugh signified the moment by writing “No. 50” in mustard on a piece of cardboard and King got a snapshot.

With a cracked windshield and blown engine, the Gremlin barely made it home to Warren.

“That car was just beat to hell,” McGaugh said. “I was living with my parents at the time and it died in my parents’ driveway.”

Despite the shape of the car, “It’s got a lot of fond memories,” McGaugh said.

A few months later, a cousin helped the traveler install a new motor. Traveling to all 50 U.S. states was just the tip of the iceberg for McGaugh. The world traveler said he has visited all the countries and territories in the world.

McGaugh shared his travel experiences when he taught social studies at Brownell Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The nowretired educator also taught at the district’s Pierce Middle School. He still travels sometimes alone and sometimes with his wife, Monica, and sons, Eric and Jason.

The accomplished author also chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad,” which are available on amazon.com. He has written other books as well.

“My whole life of travel has been out there to see what there is to see,” McGaugh said. “The big, the important, the beautiful, the spectacular.”

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After seeing Alaska for the first time in 1973, Rufus McGaugh drove to Kansas to make it official that he had visited all 50 U.S.

Living wills

from page 17A

rectives with the signer’s preferences — for example, whether they would accept using a ventilator and for how long. Other preferences could be about types of pain relief, the use of feeding tubes, or even when or whether to terminate life support.

As for organ donation, that is decided by the person with medical power of attorney, Vincent said, and not included in a living will.

“In my practice, when medical powers of attorney are discussed and life-sustaining procedures are addressed, we go through a prepared estate planning homework to dis-

cuss the client’s wishes,” Vincent said. “We charge a flat fee for estate planning, which varies based on the client’s goals and overall needs. A case-by-case assessment is done in an initial consultation with each client.”

She said the medical power of attorney is an equally important decision.

“The biggest consideration I advise my clients to make is to appoint the correct person to make these decisions for them, and to ensure that the person whom they appoint is someone who will follow through on their wishes, regardless of their personal feelings,” Vincent said.

“Withholding life-sustaining care is a difficult call to make, whether you have someone’s wishes or not, and appointing an individual who cannot come to terms with a

CITY OF ROSEVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Roseville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM, or thereafter, at the City of Roseville, Council Chambers, 29777 Gratiot, Roseville MI 48066. The Public Hearing will consider:

Variance #0325 – PP# 08-14-04-251-013 – 32061 Gratiot, permission to install a fence in the front yard setback.

Variance #0425 – PP# 08-14-09-353-006 – 29187 Gratiot, permission for a reduced 38 ft setback with a drive thru restaurant.

Variance #0525 – PP# 08-14-04-176-039 – 32209 Beaconsfeld, permission to split a 150 ft wide lot into three 50 ft wide parcels with less than 5500 sq ft per parcel.

Variance #1025 – PP# 08-14-07-277-029- 16695 Common Rd, Encroach the required side yard setback abutting residential.

Variance #1125- PP# 08-14-09-381-007 – 29060 Michigan, Permission to build a garage addition exceeding 14 ft in height, greater the 900 sq ft, larger than the primary structure and covering more than 12% of the total lot.

Variance #1225- PP# 08-14-16-101-006, 28800 Gratiot, Permission to have a used goods store within 1000ft of another used goods store.

Variance #0625 – PP#14-17-376-078; Vacant 11 Mile Rd, Permission to erect a freestanding off-premise billboard sign having less than 500-foot setback from residentially zoned property.

Variance #0725 – PP#14-17-376-078; Vacant 11 Mile Rd, Permission to erect a freestanding off-premise billboard sign greater than 15 degrees perpendicular to right of way.

Variance #0825 – PP#14-17-376-078; Vacant 11 Mile Rd, Permission to erect a freestanding off-premise billboard sign having a height of greater than 50 feet.

Variance #0925– PP#14-17-376-078; Vacant 11 Mile Rd, Permission to erect a freestanding off-premise sign greater than 300 square feet in an area.

Variance applications can be reviewed and written comments received prior to the meeting at the City of Roseville, Building Department, 29777 Gratiot Roseville MI 48066, Attention: James Osterhout. The public may appear at the Public Hearing in person or by Counsel.

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family member’s decisions can result in unnecessary delays,” she said.

It’s an uncomfortable scenario to imagine, but she said there’s comfort in having a guide for others to follow, should things take a turn for the worse.

“One of the best gifts a person can give their family is to have a comprehensive estate plan prepared with an experienced estate planning attorney,” Vincent said.

Troy-based attorney Ren Nushaj agreed, saying that a living will and designated medi-

cal power of attorney brings “immense peace of mind” to the signer and their family.

“It removes uncertainty during moments of great difficulty and ensures that medical decisions reflect the patient’s own values and wishes,” Nushaj said in an email. “For loved ones, it eliminates the burden of making agonizing choices in the dark and allows them to focus on supporting the person they care about with clarity and confidence.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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Since then, the city has received four bids in response to the project, which will include the splash pad, restrooms, pavilions and sitting areas, and new sidewalks. The low bid came from DMC Consultants Inc., of Detroit, for $2,561,047.42.

At its June 17 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the contract, with Councilman Cardi DeMonaco Jr. adding that he was “happily” voting yes.

In 2024, Eastpointe Economic Development Manager Ian McCain said the splash pad will add to the quality of life in the community.

Editor:

Mile Road and intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, see band lineup and more at scsmi.net/social-district

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“As a landlocked community, the Kennedy Park splashpad will bring renewed recreational and social opportunities, enhancing the overall quality of life for residents and visitors in our family town,” he said.

At the June 17 meeting, Councilman Harvey Curley said he hopes the splash pad will help keep a tradition alive in the city.

“I would hope that we would continue traditions, particularly from the mid-’90s,” he said. “Whenever we had something like this, the swimming pool, the splash pad, that the mayor of the city, whomever he or she is, is required to stand in the middle of it in full dress.”

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