EASTPOINTE — There is a major change in Eastpointe Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year.
As part of the school district’s long-term facilities master plan, the district’s four elementary schools have returned to K-5 levels. In the past, Bellview and Pleasantview housed grades 3-5 while Crescentwood and Forest Park housed grades K-2. Last year, educators began the transition process and now all four elementary schools are K-5.
School started districtwide with a half day Aug. 25. School was closed Aug. 26 at Crescentwood due to a water main break. It is unclear at this point if Crescentwood students will have to make up the day. Michigan public schools are allowed six “forgiven days,” also known as snow days, without penalty.
Student enrollment numbers weren’t available at press time. Oct. 1 will be count day when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools, which translates into state funding.
Students, teachers return to class in Eastpointe Community Schools
Woman faces felony charges for allegedly firing gun at friend’s father
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
EASTPOINTE — A Livonia woman faces up to life in prison after allegedly firing a gun at her friend’s father when he asked her to leave his Eastpointe home.
The suspect is Kimberly Lozano, 31. She was arraigned before Magistrate Mark Makoski in the 38th District Court Aug. 18. She has been charged with one count of assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by life in prison or any number of years; two counts of weapons felony firearm, a two-year felony consecutive to the main charge; one count of discharging a firearm in a building, a 10-year felony; and one count of assaulting/ resisting/obstructing a police officer, a two-year felony. Her bond was set at $350,000 cash or surety.
At press time, Lozano did not have an attorney, according to records with the district court.
The incident reportedly occurred the day prior, Aug. 17. Authorities said that Lozano was visiting her friend’s father when she grew irate at him for asking her to leave his home. It is alleged she pointed a handgun at him and fired a shot, which missed him.
Eastpointe police were then called to the home, and Lozano reportedly ignored their orders, requiring additional officers to subdue her.
“We cannot allow people to settle conflicts with fire-
Lozano
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Six-year-old Blair Jackson, of Eastpointe, is ready for her first day of first grade at Forest Park Elementary in Eastpointe Community Schools Aug. 25.
Concrete crushing and recycling company plans to renovate, expand
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — A concrete crushing and recycling facility in Roseville is looking to renovate and expand.
At the Aug. 12 City Council meeting, representatives from Roseville Crushed, located on Groesbeck Highway, presented a request to pass an ordinance rezoning its two parcels of property. The ordinance was passed with four votes. Council members Kurmmell Knox, Jan Haggerty and Colleen McCartney were absent from the meeting.
Roseville Crushed was founded and has been operating in Roseville since 1996, according to a letter submitted with the request. The company said it focuses on the crushing and recycling of concrete and other materials to produce sustainable and costeffective products.
The company is looking to demolish its existing structures to build a new building at its site with a rough size of 11,400 square feet.
The renovations will also include a new driveway and retaining wall. The ordinance would establish the area as an industrial development district.
According to the letter, the expansion will be an investment of about $1 million that will enhance performance and efficiency, ensure the retention of its 10 current employees and create an additional five to seven jobs.
“We are proud to have built our company in Roseville and remain committed to continuing our success here,” the letter states.
Roseville administrative services specialist Jim Gammicchia said the requested industrial development district would allow the company to apply for tax abatements
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and incentives that would help promote their economic development within the city.
“So basically, this is just to incentivize their rebuild, their expansion, their job creation, job retention,” Gammicchia said.
However, a letter from the owners of a business located across Groesbeck Highway from the facility states that they have had negative experiences due to the dust from the facility.
The letter, which is addressed from the owners of Mr. Paul’s Chophouse, was read during the Aug. 12 meeting.
“We receive many complaints from our guests, whose cars are covered with dust in our parking lot,” the letter states. “Our filters and our HVAC air conditioning units also require more attention and cleaning.”
The letter also states the road outside is dusty.
“We realize they’re making attempts with truck wheel sweepers and a watering tank truck, we’re just hoping for some improvements,” it states.
Matt St. Romain, Roseville Crushed’s controller, said at the Aug. 12 meeting that the company plans to address the dust as part of its renovations.
“Part of the plan will be widening the driveway. We’ll be able to keep that much cleaner, stop the trucks from trailing dust onto the street,” he said.
He also said they will be watering the pavement more to help keep the dust down.
Councilman Bill Shoemaker said he could see on Google Maps that the driveway was dirty.
“The driveway or the (approach) is pretty dirty, so hopefully you guys work on that a little bit,” he said.
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The new school year begins
Students, teachers return to class despite no budget from the state
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — At press time, students were headed back to class Sept. 3 in Roseville Community Schools.
While many local districts started in late August, Roseville didn’t begin the new school year until two days after Labor Day, a general practice for the district. Educators have found that attendance is better after the holiday and kids seem more excited to return to school.
District Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski said that so far there are 30 more kindergarten students enrolled than last year, but enrollment projections for the 2025-26 school year weren’t available yet.
“That looks promising for us because we’ve
ABOVE:
Seven-yearold Zachary Pokorney, of Roseville, checks out one of the items that Ring of Steel brought to the event.
had declining enrollment for years,” he said.
RCS expanded its Great Start Readiness Program to 10 classrooms at Kment, Green and Fountain elementary schools. The Great Start Readiness Program is Michigan’s state-funded preschool for 4-year-old children. Families qualify for the preschool program based on annual income guidelines. Blaszkowski said there are still openings available and to call the enrollment office at (586) 445-5510 for more information.
Oct. 1 will be count day when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools, which translates into state funding.
The state Legislature didn’t pass the state budget by the July 1 deadline, which includes the school aid budget.
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MAKING SOME GOOD POINTS
BELOW: Ring of Steel Action Theatre & Stunt Troupe instructors Helen Hallet, left, and Ben Lawson demonstrate how to theatrically fight safely and effectively to tell a story during an appearance Aug. 22 at the Roseville Public Library.
ABOVE: Ring of Steel Maestro Chris Barbeau, left, has Benjamin Wekwert, 8, of Roseville, hold a 16-pound sword used in a movie.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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On Aug. 25, Roseville Community Schools held an orientation for new teachers and support staff. Attendees included Roseville High School French teacher Joelle Fares, left, and RHS Spanish teacher Francis Reyes Goitia, right.
Eastpointe couple’s dog wins contest
EASTPOINTE — Jameelah Beckwith and her boyfriend, Jeremiah Grant, of Eastpointe, attended the Novi Taco Fest Aug. 22 with their 3-month-old Aussiedoodle puppy, Ruby. Ruby won a sombrero for being named “cutest dog” during the 8:30 p.m. competition.
“It was fun,” Beckwith said of her experience entering Ruby in the contest. “I enjoyed it; it was really nice.”
She said that she didn’t know there was a contest until someone suggested they enter Ruby, as she was “so cute.”
The couple has been coming to Novi Taco Fest every year since they started dating three years ago.
“We like food,” Beckwith said.
“And festivals,” added Grant.
“Yeah, we’re big foodie people. So, if it’s like any kind of festival, rib festival, barbecue, taco, whatever, we’re down there,” Beckwith said.
Adults invited to ‘Backyard Bash’
ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe is inviting anyone 21 and older to its Backyard Bash from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12. The RARE building is located at 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, one block north of 11 Mile Road, east of Gratiot Avenue.
The evening will include yard games, cards, music and a cornhole competition. Registered participants will receive three beer/wine tickets. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be provided. Identification will be checked at the event.
The fee is $12 for residents and $14 for nonresidents. Food trucks will be available for an additional cost. The additional cost for the cornhole competition is $10 per person. All skill levels are welcome. To register, go to rare-mi.org.
OUT FOR BLOOD
ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Last March, the Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe held a Battle of the Badges blood drive in which local police officers took on local firefighters to see which departments could garner the most in blood donations. Roseville Fire Chief Keith Jacobs, pictured, was among the blood donors.
With 19 donors, the Roseville and Eastpointe firefighters edged out the police departments, who garnered 17 donors. It’s time for round No. 2. RARE will hold the second Battle of the Badges blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the RARE building, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, one block north of 11 Mile Road, east of Gratiot Avenue.
Donors who register can indicate if they are on team firefighter or team police. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “raremi” to schedule an appointment online, or call (586) 634-0228 to schedule an appointment to donate blood.
Midwest Dueling Pianos will tickle the ivories
EASTPOINTE — Midwest Dueling Pianos will perform a free concert from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. It is the final concert of the 2025 summer concert series.
Unity IV Toastmasters’ open house is coming up
WARREN — Unity IV Toastmasters of Warren is inviting the public to its annual open house from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at St. Martin De Porres Church Parish Center, located at 31555 Hoover Road. This year’s theme, “Harvest Your Potential,” celebrates growth and achievement.
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit, worldwide organization that helps its members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Attendees will engage in speeches, table topics and meet club members who have transformed their personal and professional lives through Toastmasters.
Resmy Francis, pictured, facilitated the Toastmasters International speech contest. Admission is free. RSVP to Janet at jsilvestri250@gmail.com by Sept. 13. For more information, go to www.unityiv. toastmastersclubs.org.
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‘Safety September’ will focus on ways to stay safe
EASTPOINTE — This September, Eastpointe Memorial Library staff will hold a number of events related to safety through its “Safety September” theme.
An event about staying safe online will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 4. A personal awareness event is set for noon Sept. 13. A meeting on fire safety will be held at noon Sept. 20. “Senior Scams” with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 30.
For more information, call (586) 445-5096. The library is located at 15875 Oak Ave.
Metro Boat Show comes to Harrison Township
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Metro Boat Show is coming to Lake St. Clair Metropark Sept. 11 through Sept. 14 with lots of boat-related vendors and products for boaters to enjoy.
The show is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 14.
Nicki Polan, executive director of the Michigan Boating Industries Association, said this boat show is her favorite because boats arrive on the water and on land. Her company has been promoting the show for 16 years, but the boat show has been at this location for around 50 years.
“We really do get a lot of big boats because it’s easy to transport them by water,” Polan said. “We’ve had boats at this show up to 60 feet in length. Even if you’re not in the market for a boat
that size, it’s fun to check them out and be able to get on a boat that size.”
She said they have all kinds of boats available for fishing, cruising and more.
“Great place to shop, great place to learn about boating if you are just kind of curious,” Polan said.
Vendors come from all over including Harrison Township, St. Clair Shores and more. There will be food trucks, a tiki bar, a trolley service, a kids activities and more for eventgoers to enjoy.
Admission is $10 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in for free. Members of the military and first responders get one free ticket with proper identification.
For a full list of vendors and events, visit boatmichigan.org.
PEANUTS GANG SEEKS BLOOD DONORS
DETROIT — The American Red Cross and “Peanuts” have teamed up to recruit blood donors. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the “Peanuts” comic strip, those who give blood Aug. 29 to Sept. 21 will get an exclusive mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs while they last.
There also will be several golden tickets randomly hidden in the mystery bags throughout the country. Donors who find a golden ticket will have the chance to redeem it through an online form for all four T-shirts. Go to RedCrossBlood.org/Peanuts for details.
Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call (800)-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor app.
The “Peanuts” gang, which includes Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and Linus, was created by Charles M. Schulz.
Donations sought for MISD Homeless Education Project
MACOMB COUNTY — Donations are being accepted for the Macomb Intermediate School District Homeless Education Project. The MISD Homeless Education Project works with Macomb County’s 21 local districts and charter schools to provide backpacks, school supplies, hygiene products, socks, hats, gloves and emergency food cards to students in need.
Last year, the MISD Homeless Education Project distributed backpacks and school supplies to nearly 1,500 homeless students. Donations can be dropped off throughout the year at the MISD building, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information or to coordinate a donation, contact Sara Orris at sorris@misd. net.
Week 2 football matchups to watch
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football season is officially underway as last weekend teams all over Michigan played their first game of the year.
Week 2 looks like it will provide the early season big-name matchups that the state has waited all offseason for.
Premier matchup of the week
Port Huron Northern at Madison Heights Lamphere
7 p.m. Sept. 5
This matchup features two MAC division winners from 2024 and is a rematch of a game played last season. Lamphere won the MAC-Gold with an 8-1 record last year and beat Northern 21-13. Despite the loss, Port Huron Northern finished with a 7-2 record and a MAC-Blue title. Both teams have high hopes for this season and will look to get a big win before division play starts.
Matchups to watch
Harper Woods at Clarkston
7 p.m. Sept. 5
An OAA crossover matchup between two fixtures in the MHSAA postseason. Last season, Harper Woods made it to the state semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Goodrich. Clarkston is a blue-blood program that wins playoff games seemingly every year and is coming off of a big week 1 matchup against Belleville in the Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic. The game is
also “Community Night” and kids ages 12 and younger will get in for free.
Rochester at Rochester Adams
7 p.m. Sept. 5
This cross-town rivalry is a matchup played every season, outside of 2011. Amazingly, and despite its annual setup, Rochester hasn’t defeated Adams since a 1996 game that had a score of 20-14. It will be a tall task, however, as Rochester went 4-5 a year ago while Adams put up a 10-3 record and made the state semifinals.
Warren De La Salle Collegiate at Davison
7 p.m. Sept. 5
De La Salle went 8-3 last year with a pair of playoff wins. This year, the team looks to make a run at the Catholic High School League Central Division championship. Davison lost to De La Salle on opening night in 2024 by a score of 21-3, but the team recovered nicely and finished the season 7-3.
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep at Jackson Lumen Christi
7 p.m. Sept. 5
This is not only one of the most anticipated matchups of the week, but it’s one of the biggest games of the entire season. 2024 Division 5 state champion Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is going to Jackson to face 2024 Division 6 state champion Lumen Christi. The teams went a combined 25-2 last season and look to be two of the best teams in Michigan again this fall.
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The Harper Woods football team celebrates in 2023 with the MHSAA Division 4 trophy.
Artist Choice Show coming to Art Center
Solo exhibit showcases artist’s growth
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — One of the showcase staples of the Anton Art Center is set to return this September.
Starting Sept. 2, the Anton Art Center will host its annual Artist Choice Show on its first-floor gallery. Featuring 53 works of art by 44 artists, the show serves to showcase the best works from members of five regional arts organizations.
“We collaborate with five different groups across Macomb County,” said Stephanie Hazzard, the AAC’s exhibition manager. “The Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art and the Shelby Township Fine Art Society.”
The Artist Choice Show is the second annual show hosted by the Anton Art Center for the five groups, the first being a themed show.
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Sarah Kasper’s “For the Birds” is one of the 53 works from Macomb County artists in the Anton Art Center’s annual Artist Choice Show.
something for the artists to be inspired by, to communicate with or to comment on,” Hazzard said. “The second show, the Artist Choice Show, has no theme and so artists are eligible to enter artwork of any theme and
“The first show usually has a theme as See ART on page 9A
Eastside Community Chamber
e renaming of the Eastside Community Chamber in Eastpointe is re ective of the inclusion of numerous communities of northeastern Wayne and southeastern Macomb County. Formerly known as the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce, the Eastside Community Chamber comprises members from Clinton Township, Fraser, the Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, Mount Clemens, Roseville, St. Clair Shores and Warren.
While the Eastside Community Chamber is small compared to many in the area, it is powerful and has nearly quadrupled in size to around 250 members in just 12 years. It functions like a big family with entrepreneurs, managers and members from for-pro t businesses and nonpro t organizations sharing best practices, attending chamber- functions, and generally supporting each other and the surrounding community.
“It’s great because everyone knows everyone and we all have the same goals,” said Eastside Community Chamber Director Linda Weishaupt. “We take great pride in thinking of ideas that are used to help our members’ businesses grow.”
One of the features about the Eastside Community Chamber that makes it unique is its robust nonpro t membership. Charitable organizations today o en need to act more like a business to survive and thrive, and the Eastside Community Chamber includes its nonpro t members in all events. All members bene t from networking opportunities, seminars, specialized discounts, access to various resources and more.
e Chamber also honors local leaders in Fraser at the F.A.M.E Awards Dinner each May and local leaders in Eastpointe and Roseville at the Salute to Excellence each October. ey also host “Deck the Halls Christmas Auction” every November to raise funds for community donations. is
October 1, 5:30pm, Vintage House $32.00 pp and $16.00 children 4-12
year marks the 33rd year the auction is being held.
Not only that, but the chamber is an active support andnancial donor to many charitable causes and community-focused nonpro t events such as Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot, the Fraser Lions Carnival, the Jammin’ at the Junction Car Show in Roseville each September, the Roseville Rosefest held each June, and in supporting McKinley Barrier Free Park in Fraser. is park o ers sensory equipment for children with disabilities, with the equipment purchased using local donations.
e chamber’s roots can be traced back to 1944, and while it has undergone various changes over the years, it is as strong as ever — just ask the employees of First State Bank, headquartered in St. Clair Shores. Weishaupt believes First State Bank was one of the chamber’s rst members in the mid-1940s and remains one today.
e Eastside Community Chamber is proud to say, “Where business Meets Community”.
Learn more about the Eastside Community Chamber by visiting eastsidecommunitychamber.org or calling (586) 776-5520.
From le to right. Chamber President, Dr. Chris Dyki, Patient Empowered Dentistry
Director, Linda Weishaupt
Vice President, Michael Lesich, City of Fraser Mayor
BEHIND THE WHEEL
8A/ EASTSIDER • SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SETTING UP
‘CAMP’ IN A CUSTOM-MADE CARAVAN THAT CRUISES IN REVERSE
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
When it comes to car cruises, Jerry Naumann knows how to make a grand entrance. For many years, the car enthusiast drove an upside-down GMC 1984 Rally van that attracted crowds from St. Clair Shores to downriver communities. After owning it for several years, he sold the vehicle to a gentleman in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where the upside-down van currently rests.
But the wheels behind Naumann’s cruising days are still spinning. A couple of years ago, he purchased another offbeat vehicle that looks like a camper riding backward while connected to a 1985 Ford Ranger pickup truck. Naumann drove the memorable trailer in this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 and made an appearance at the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade Aug. 15 where he “had a blast.”
Here’s the twist: the trailer isn’t really a camper but is manufactured to look like one.
“It’s just vinyl siding and it has a 2-by-2 framework,” Naumann said.
With a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer floor plan with drivetrain, a front and back seat, and steering wheel, it appears as if the Ford Ranger is backing up with the trailer behind it. But it’s really the trailer driving forward while pulling the Ranger behind it.
“Pretty much the body was removed off the ’98 Chevy Blazer and the seats were left there. The camper is bolted to it. It just drives itself. The Blazer is what pulls the whole framework of the camper,” Naumann said. “You can see the dashboard and the engine is all intact. The four wheels actually propel this camper.”
Naumann said the engine from the Ford Ranger was removed to make the ride lighter. The camper can drive by itself, but Naumann always has the Ranger with it so spectators can get the full illusion.
“The same guy that did the van for me did this,” Nau-
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Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, brought his backwards trailer to this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 and the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade Aug. 15. Naumann’s camper looks like it rides backward while pulling a 1985 Ford Ranger pickup truck.
mann said. “I saw this about three years ago up in Flint at Back to the Bricks. Very nice, high-end cars go there.”
While en route, Naumann often keeps the speedometer at 40 mph. There is no radio, and the air conditioner doesn’t work, but the windows bring in fresh air. Naumann attaches a wire between the two vehicles so the Ranger’s taillights and turn signals work.
“That way people see when they’re coming up behind the truck if I’m turning or breaking,” he said.
The camper stands about 7 1/2 feet in height. Naumann gets a kick out of driving the rig around town. When people see him driving by, they pull out their cameras to take photos and videos.
“It’s that shock and awe, I guess,” Naumann said. “When driving down the road, you love to see people, especially little kids, smiling and pointing at it. I just love seeing the expression on their faces and the fact they enjoy it.”
Naumann lives close enough to the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade on 12 Mile Road that he can see people as they mark their spots with lawn chairs and canopies to get a good view of the event. He loves to see so many spectators come to town, which he said boosts the economy and puts Berkley on the map. The same goes for the Woodward Dream Cruise, which stretches through several communities in Oakland County.
Naumann has always been interested in cars, something that was in the family’s DNA.
“I restored many cars and painted many cars,” he said. “My dad was into cars and my older brother was into cars.”
Along with the backward camper, Naumann owns two Plymouth Prowlers: a 1999 model and a 2001 model. The ’01 Prowler has 130,000 miles on it.
“That one, I drove all over the country just to events,” said Naumann, who belongs to the online Plymouth Prowler Enthusiasts car club.
This year, the club met up in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Last year, the Prowler peeps got together for camaraderie in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Classic Cars for the Cure Sept. 20
DETROIT/CLAWSON — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will hold its third annual Classic Cars for the Cure from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at a private garage at 1330 N. Crooks Road in Clawson. Funds raised will support cancer research at Karmanos in Detroit.
The event will include a strolling supper by Forte Belanger, live 1950s and ’60s music by Stella and her band Intrigue, a performance and swing dance lessons from the Oakland University Dance Team, and dessert served in a 1950s diner. Guests, too, can learn more about Karmanos’ research.
Attendees are asked to wear cocktail attire or 1950s and 1960s-style flair. Al Trombetta, Classic Cars for the Cure automobile curator, has gathered 25 rare classic cars from museums and top collectors to showcase. The event is personal for Trombetta, whose mother died of lung cancer.
Debra Partrich, of Bloomfield Hills, is a member of the Karmanos Cancer Institute Board of Directors and also a cancer survivor who underwent treatment at Karmanos.
“If it weren’t for a doctor doing research to find a cure for the cancer I had, I would not be here today. I would not be able to watch my grandsons grow up, spend more time with my family, enjoy trips with my husband, or be around with my friends,” she said in a prepared statement. “That’s the most important thing. Just to be present. This event is a wonderful evening full of classic cars, dancing, music and just a lot of fun. And we are raising dollars for research. Research that will hopefully someday cure cancer.”
Helping to make Classic Cars for the Cure a success is Franklin resident and event sponsor Jeff Kopelman. His wife, Sandy, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer but lived for 4 1/2 years because of the cancer treatment she received from Dr. Robert Morris and the Karmanos staff. Tickets cost $250 each at karmanos.org/cars25.
— MARIA ALLARD
Partrich
Kopelman
Photos by Liz Carnegie
ABOVE: Jacquelyn Block’s “Sleepy Pear” is one of the works from Macomb County artists in the Anton Art Center’s annual Artist Choice Show. RIGHT: Christina Haylett’s “Lend Me a Hand” is one of the works on display in her Anton Art Center solo exhibition “Works by Christina Haylett.”
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also of any medium. Guests will see artworks that span across fiber works to classic clay, drawing, painting, mixed media and so forth … Many people celebrate the themed show as a challenge to adhere more to a specific theme, but this show gives artists the chance to share the work they’re the most passionate about.”
The 2025 edition of the Artist Choice Show sees several notable developments for the event. Moving the show to the firstfloor gallery means there’s more space for artwork, with the 53 works being selected coming from a record-setting 126 submissions. Whittling down the submissions to what would fit within the gallery was left to juror Martine MacDonald, a multimedia artist and instructor at Wayne County Community College District.
In the second-floor gallery starting on Saturday, Sept. 6, the exhibition “Works by Christina Haylett” will present a collection of new and old work from the titular Oakland Township-based artist.
Picking up an interest in art from an early age and attending the College for Creative Studies in the 1970s, Haylett’s passion for art took on a new level once she retired. In the years since retirement, she focused on painting, but over the past five years Haylett has shifted her work to incorporate nonconventional and recycled materials.
“I’m 75 years old and I’ve been thinking a lot about current events and things that
are happening now and how things are being recycled,” Haylett said. “The recycling pieces, in a way, were an attempt to use things that are here now and reconfigure them into something different. The clay pieces, I started doing those because … working threedimensionally with your hands is a whole different feeling and it’s given me a whole different perspective on my work. It’s like playing.”
The shift in Haylett’s work comes from a change in attitude toward approaching the world, a change coming in no small part from her age.
“I think now being older, in the last couple of years I just feel a lot freer to do what I want to do,” Haylett said. “I don’t feel the constraints on me about whether I should be doing something that’s current or trendy. I just feel like my artwork now is more of a representation of me.”
The opening reception for “Works by Christina Haylett” and an artist talk with Haylett will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-3 p.m.
“I hope (the exhibit) is not boring,” Haylett said. “That would be my hope, that people will be entertained by it.”
Both exhibits will run at the Anton Art Center though Thursday, Oct. 16. The Anton Art Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. For more information visit www. theartcenter.org.
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CBY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
reating a lasting business in a community can be quite difficult. Growing that business can be even more stressful.
Some of the longest lasting businesses in metro Detroit are its family markets and garden centers, founded decades ago. Many still can be visited at their original locations.
Impressively, there might not be many other businesses that have lasted longer than Kutchey Family Market. It has been part of the fabric of the city of Warren since the early 1800s. The original farm and store were located at 3202 East 10 Mile Road.
It was eight years ago when David Kutchey decided to sell that land and open a market at 27825 Ryan Road to sell produce and
Standing in front of his produce and previous awards, David Kutchey holds the historical marker for Kutchey Family Market. Kutchey Family Market was founded in Warren in the early 1800s and hasn’t left since. The current location on 27825 Ryan Road was opened eight years ago.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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arms,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a prepared statement after the arraignment. “The moment a weapon is drawn, what could have been a dispute becomes a life-threatening crime. When one person chooses to fire a gun in anger, they place not only the intended target at risk, but others
who are nearby. Violence is not a solution; it’s a choice, and it comes with consequences.”
Lozano’s attorney, Catherine Omeara Bolden, could not be immediately reached for comment before press time.
The prosecutor’s statement included a reminder that anyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Eastpointe
“This year we had more enrollment than normal,” Superintendent Christina Gibson said. “A number of families came back since we switched back to K-5 schools. Because of that shift, families are enrolling more.”
Like other districts in Michigan, school officials at press time last week were waiting for the state Legislature to approve a state budget that includes the school aid budget. At press time, the Legislature hadn’t passed the state budget, which had a July 1 deadline. Districts don’t know if the state will raise the state foundation allowance — also known as per-pupil funding.
“We made some assumptions in our budget,” Gibson said. “We based it off last year’s numbers.”
and new Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations Jon Dean, who previously was the superintendent in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. Robyne Thompson will stay on as interim principal at Eastpointe Middle School, Gibson said.
There also will be some new curricula this year. At the July 28 Board of Education meeting, the school board approved 7-0 a new science curriculum for grades 6-8 and a new Spanish curriculum for Eastpointe High School from the Savvas Learning Co. Curriculum & Assessment Director Lisa Petrella brought the recommendations to the school board.
This year, the district has welcomed new Forest Park Principal Randolph Hull
At the same meeting, the school board also approved 7-0 a wellness policy brought to the board for approval by Director of Food Services Amy Cirillo and Athletics & Activities Director Paris McCarthy. There is a wellness committee that consists of staff members and parents.
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Photo by Erin Sanchez
As part of the Eastpointe Community Schools long-term facilities master plan, the district’s four elementary schools have returned to K-5 levels for the 2025-2026 school year, including Forest Park, pictured.
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an expanded inventory of flowers and gardening supplies. The land was formerly home to Young’s Garden Mart & Christmas Fantasy, another longtime family farm business in Warren.
Kutchey said they always wanted to stay in Warren when looking for a new spot, as the community has always supported the business. They want to support the community, too.
“We just obviously enjoy the community and we’re so well known in the community,” he said. “People know us from being here for the original farm on 10 Mile. Being there for over 170 years, it’s just been a staple in the community … I don’t want to start all over. We have an excellent reputation and people know us and they trust us, and they know they can get good quality produce when it’s in season. So it was the right thing to do to stay here.”
Over in Troy, Uncle Luke’s Feed Store found its home in the city around 100 years ago in the 1920s selling their products to locals in one form or another, originally as Stiles Feed Store. The market operated out of a shed next to the current location as a farm outlet and hardware store.
The market eventually found its current home at 6691 Livernois Road in 1946, opening as “Uncle Luke’s Print Shop.” It has been there in Troy ever since.
Longtime employee Gil Tufts said their longevity in Troy has been due to their loyal customers.
“That’s the secret to our business,” he said. “I’ve got one lady that travels from Petoskey down here, and probably some further. … If you don’t have a loyal customer base and you don’t treat your customers right, you’re not going to be in business and that’s something we always strive to do here.”
Troy also is home to Telly’s Greenhouse & Garden Center at 3301 John R Road, where it was founded in 1978.
Telly’s Greenhouse kind of fell into the family’s lap, according to owner George Papadelis, as they had been neighbors next to an old woman with a greenhouse who then died in 1976. Papadelis’ father, Gust, bought that land in 1977.
Papadelis said the business got its start when, as a kid, it was suggested he and his brother grow plants in the greenhouse and sell them to make money for a family trip to Greece. They then painted a sign and sold flowers from the side of the road, making $1,000.
The business eventually grew and became what it is today, where it took on the name Telly’s, which was the name of Gust Papadelis’ Greek restaurant.
Since its beginnings, Telly’s has grown to include multiple locations in Michigan but currently has its base of operations at its Troy location and in Shelby Township, where they bought several acres of land 15 years ago to grow their flowers and plants. That’s where they do more than 90% of their growing.
That being said, Papadelis said they plan to stay at their Troy home.
“We’re staying here at the Troy location because it’s an excellent location and we’ve developed a property well to accommodate the store and, quite frankly, I feel like we’ve done a lot to promote gardening in the area and sort of get people to appreciate it more and enjoy it more,” he said.
Papadelis said the city of Troy has grown around them, as has the need for plants from a reputable and family-owned garden center
“We just grew along with that need,” he said. “As the market changed, we adapted to it because the same person that was growing the plants was selling the plants, which is me. So things have changed an awful lot since, of course, we started almost 50 years ago, but we’re still all about plants that we grow, and we love doing that and we’re good at it and we’re very service-oriented. Customers expect to see me here and they expect to get their questions answered accurately and, in most cases, passionately.”
In the case of Kutchey Family Market, the business has made such an impact in Warren that it was designated with a historical marker.
Kutchey said the designation was something that made him proud that he could continue his family’s legacy in Warren.
“It makes me very proud that I can continue on the family legacy that my great grandfather and my grandfather and my father and all them, that when they settled on 10 Mile and that was the original property, and then they started farming, that I can continue that and bring people good quality fruit and vegetables … and continue the legacy and keep supporting the community that supports us,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Eastpointe
“Our policy is assessed at least once every three years to determine which schools in the district are following the district policy,” McCarthy said. “One of the things we recommended was implementing more nutritional education in our PE curriculum. I think it’s important for our students to know how important it is to eat healthy.”
During the triennial assessment, the focus will be on nutrition and physical education, and physical and wellness activity. One goal of the wellness policy is not to reward students with sugary foods in the classroom but with other incentives instead. The progress is to be reviewed monthly. The committee members also determined students didn’t have enough time to eat lunch and needed more time at recess for physical activity.
In 2024, there were issues with groups of Eastpointe High School students hanging out at the East Brooke Commons after school. The shopping center is located next to the school.
“The high school students are not allowed at East Brooke Commons unless they are employed and going to work,” Gibson said. “We don’t allow them to hang out af-
ter school. We want our local businesses to be proud of our students and proud of our community.”
As part of the district’s bond issue, repairs on the Eastpointe High School pool are finished. However, it’s still not open.
“Work has been completed,” Gibson said. “We still have one more final inspection until we open up the pool.”
School officials also are working to bring in a student representative, a topic that was discussed at the Aug. 25 Board of Education meeting.
“We are working to get a student to come in the district and sit up here with us and understand how we work,” Board President Chineva Early said.
An ad hoc committee was assembled with school board Vice President Robert Roscoe, and Trustees Addie Richardson and Ian McCain to move the matter forward. The goal is to bring in either a junior or senior to be the student representative through an application process.
“It is a trial run of this, so we’re going to see how the particular requirements and applications go. I’m hoping we’ll get a number of different applications so we’ll have to choose between some great candidates that we know are at Eastpointe High School,” McCain said. “Basically the application breaks
down: the purpose for creating the position, benefits to students, the particular qualifications, application deadline and where to turn it in and then goes into the actual application itself. We are looking for a recommendation from both a community member and a staff member so we can see why they’re interested. We’re asking them to attend just a couple of school board meetings starting out.”
Moving forward, Gibson offered several tips to students and their parents for a successful school year.
“I think the routines at home are really important, going to bed at a good time and waking up at a consistent time,” Gibson said. “Build relationships with your child’s teachers and show up for your kids. Start those relationships now so long-term success is guaranteed.”
Gibson also encourages parents and community members to volunteer at the schools. That could include greeting students in the morning or reading to students. Even cheering on the football team at games is a boost to students.
“Our kids need adults who care,” Gibson said. “We would love to have you volunteer. It takes all of us to build a supportive community.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Forest Park Elementary students make their way to class on the first day of school. The school has a new principal this year, Randolph Hull.
Six-year-old Aalayah Neely, of Warren, greets instructional coach Kirsten Schoensee with a welcome hug.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
18A/ EASTSIDER • SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SEPT. 4
Thursday Nights Under the Lights: Hear Wayback Machine (classic rock covers), bring chair or blanket, 7-9 p.m., The Alley at Erin Commons, 28363 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, www.roseville-mi.gov/332/rosevilledda-events
SEPT. 9
Author talk: Hear Karen Dybis discuss her true-crime book “The Witch of Delray,” 1-2 p.m., Roseville Senior Center, 18185 Sycamore St., free event presented by Roseville Public Library, rsvlibraryservice@roseville-mi. gov, (586) 445-5407
SEPT. 11-13
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11-12 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, proceeds go to community projects and Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team, (586) 776-5025
SEPT. 18
ArtParty fundraiser: Features “Taste of Macomb County” strolling dinner, live music by Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations and urban violinist Kym Brady, art demonstrations and hands-on art experiences, raffles, and more, 6-9 p.m., Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, (586) 469-8666, theartcenter.org/artparty
SEPT. 27
Jammin’ at the Junction: Car show, live music, food and awards, registration at 8 a.m. and vehicles on display until 2 p.m., Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road in Roseville, www.roseville-mi. gov/332/roseville-dda-events
North Gratiot Cruise & Craft Fair: Also 5K, tailgating with college football on big screen, food trucks, live music, kids zone with bounce house, inflatables, fire truck and K-9 dogs, car show and awards, car parade, cornhole tournament, and vendor tables featuring local businesses, interactive displays and event-only discounts, headquarters in Kohl’s parking lot, 50500 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, see times and other nearby locations at cruisegratiot.com
ONGOING
Rummage sale: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Sept. 12-20, St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 22860 Schroeder Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 777-5610, stbasileastpointe.com
Weekly car shows: 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
• Also cruising Gratiot Avenue, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays during summer, Hamil Brunch & Grill, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (586) 777-8888
Cars and Coffee at the Museum: Also raffles and prizes, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 20 and Oct. 18, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 8722581, 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: Mystery Book Club meets Sept. 18 (discuss “A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder” by Dianne Freeman), Oct. 16 (“The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves), Nov. 20 (“The Honjin Murders” by Seishi Yokomizo) and Dec. 18 (“The Twelve Clues of Christmas” by Rhys Bowen), and Booked for the Evening meets Sept. 4 (“Romantic Comedy” by Curtis Sittenfeld), both at 6:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@ roseville-mi.gov, rosevillelibrary.org
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
Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks,
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
CLASS REUNIONS
SEPT. 10
Mount Clemens High School — Class of 1960: 65th reunion, includes cash food/refreshments, no ticket required, noon-4 p.m., Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd. in Mount Clemens, contact lozenmchs@gmail. com with questions
SEPT. 12-13
Mount Clemens High School — all alumni: Includes DJ and cash food/refreshments, no ticket required, 5 p.m. Sept. 12, Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd. in Mount Clemens, also MCHS tour at 9 a.m., tailgate and car show at 11 a.m., and football game at 1 p.m. Sept. 13, contact (586) 463-6386 or drron82@yahoo.com with questions
SEPT. 27
South Lake High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes appetizers and soft drinks, plus cash bar, 6-10 p.m., Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, 23722 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
Ferndale High School — Class of 2005: 20th reunion, 6-10 p.m., Fifth Avenue Royal Oak, 215 W. Fifth St., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 4
Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ
outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight Sept. 13 and 27, and Oct. 11 and 25, Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/ social-district, facebook.com/downtownstclairshores
Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 11
Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent.com/henry ford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 6441400
2025 Farmers Market: Sunday market from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 21 and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 12, Nine Mile and Mack in St. Clair Shores, Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/877/farmers-market
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROSEVILLE
A Public Hearing will be held by the Roseville Planning Commission in the Roseville Civic Center Council Chambers, 29777 Gratiot Ave (VFW Memorial Drive), Roseville, MI on Monday, September 22, 2025 6:30 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City of Roseville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining public comment regarding a special use permit for the property located at: PP# 08-14-09-351-020 29323 Gratiot Used Goods, Tattoo Parlor or Pawn shop within 1000 ft of a similar use.
Copies of the proposal may be examined in the City Clerk’s Offce or the Building Department in City Hall during regular business hours. Written comments may be forwarded to the Clerk’s Offce or they may be submitted at the public hearing.
Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Zelmanski City Clerk
Published: Eastsider 09/03/2025
Roseville
“There is no solid information to create a budget. It’s an estimate of what you think you’d spend. They haven’t allocated any money for next year as of yet. We don’t know if the state foundation allowance will go up. They have to hash out a budget and send it to the governor for approval,” Blaszkowski said Aug. 25. “There’s a lot of fighting back and forth in Lansing. We’re basically the fallout of their argument. We’ll do the best that we can. We have some fund balance we can use.”
The state foundation allowance is a perpupil funding amount for general school operations in Michigan.
Blaszkowski offered the following tips to students for the new school year.
“We need them to be here. Obviously, attendance is a huge indicator of success,” he said. “It’s important they get enough rest every night. Drink water and eat properly and have a routine in the morning. If they prepare for the morning the night before, it will help them sleep better.”
Blaszkowski also encourages students to get off electronics an hour before bedtime.
One purchase the board approved this year was a culinary foods trailer to be built from scratch.
“It’s similar to a food truck,” Blaszkowski said, adding that it’s designed for culinary arts students “to get their careers started. We hope to go around different buildings so staff can buy lunch from the food truck.”
District Marketing & Communications Facilitator Joe Genest said there also are plans to bring the food truck to different community events.
New administrators named
This year, the district welcomes Michael Mitchell as the new principal of Roseville Middle School. He is taking over from Chris LaFeve, who relocated to a position closer to his home.
Mitchell began teaching in 1998. He has taught science and social studies at several schools, including St. Juliana, Regina High School, and Lake Orion Community Schools’ Learning Options High School. In 2005, he joined Arts Academy in the Woods to teach science and social studies courses.
For the past 12 years, Mitchell served as the Academy’s principal/lead administrator.
“I have been consistently impressed with Roseville Community Schools’ supportive staff and programs that help students achieve their full potential academically and socially,” Mitchell said in a prepared statement. “I bring an experienced, consistent, and caring presence for our students, staff, and community members. I look forward to meeting everyone and hearing how I can help Roseville Community Schools empower students for a lifetime of success.”
Ann Paul is the new dean of students at Eastland Middle School. She is taking over for Alexandra Muhammad, who is moving out of the area. Paul has been in Roseville for six years. She taught English language arts at Roseville Middle School. She also was a member of the school improvement, leadership and curriculum teams, and served as Roseville Middle School’s teacher in charge, as well as the lead for the new teacher induction program.
Rebecca Miglio has been named principal at Green Elementary School. Miglio is taking over from Donna Ambrose, who retired from the district after more than 30 years in education. Miglio has taught at ev-
ery level of K-6, and she became one of the district’s instructional coaches six years ago.
On the sports front, Aja Williams has been named head coach of the Roseville High School Girls Basketball Program, moving up from junior varsity. Williams was a star athlete when she attended RHS, graduating in 2013. She played two years at St. Clair County Community College, helping the team make a Final Four national championship run during the 2013–2014 season.
On Aug. 25, the district held a new teacher orientation, and on Aug. 27, the district held a welcome back staff event. The district had two professional development
days planned before the new school year: Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.
As the new year gets underway, school officials noticed an increase in marching band students at Roseville High School. According to Genest, the number of band students decreased after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s up to 87 students this year,” Blaszkowski said. “That’s really encouraging. They performed at Panther Day (Aug. 16) and sounded great. The kids already got their T-shirts and they’re fired up.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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Kment Elementary School fourth grade teacher MacKenzie Cusimano, left, and building data coach Melissa Tompkins, right, participate in the new teacher and support staff orientation in Roseville Community Schools Aug. 25.
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