Township board OKs demolition, fire station projects
Background checks for board and committee appointees also approved
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The agenda for the Aug. 25 meeting of the Clinton Township Board of Trustees was 13 items deep, with much of the business focused on construction projects around the township.
Baumgartner House to host 150th anniversary celebration
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
FRASER — The Fraser Historical Commission is celebrating the Baumgartner House’s 150th anniversary by going back to its roots and providing pioneer activities for all to enjoy.
Marti VanEenenaam-Iwanicki, a Fraser Historical Commission trustee, said the house was finished in 1875 and they have a bunch of pioneer activities planned in celebration.
“What we’re trying to replicate is a day in Fraser in 1875,” VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said. “Not everything is going to be historically accurate but we’re getting pretty close.”
Some of these activities include making corn husk dolls with a corn sheller, basket weaving and more. A wool spinner will be there to demonstrate how wool was spun back in the day. They will also have a petting zoo, a mercantile and lawn games.
The first of the projects approved was a demolition bid for 21229 Vermander Avenue, awarded to Universal Consolidated Enterprises Inc. for $18,969. UCE was the second-lowest bidder.
“(Vin-con Inc.) was actually the lowest (bidder at) $18,800, but he did not bid the back side of the garage which had asbestos,” Building Department Superin-
tendent Barry Miller said. “Universal Consolidated did (include that). The approximate costs would go up by almost $1,000 for the lowest bidder. I contacted the lowest bidder. He said he would do an upcharge for (asbestos removal), so that’s why I’m recommending the second-lowest bidder in Universal Consolidated.”
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ABOVE: The house is shown after the paint was stripped from the brick. These photos were taken between 1981 and 1990.
LEFT: The cornerstone shows the date the house was built.
Photos provided by Marti VanEenenaam-Iwanicki
This photo shows what the Baumgartner House looked like when it was purchased by the city in 1981.
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.
“The first show usually has a theme as 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 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 cel-
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BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — At the sounding of a whistle shortly after 9 a.m. on Aug. 21, the denizens of Mount Clemens were awoken by the thundering drums and trumpeting horns of one of Macomb County’s oldest traditions, marching through the city’s streets.
The Old Crowd, a group of 240 men that have been assembling every August in the county seat since 1880, gathered and set off for its 145th day of festivities. The first meeting of the group occurred as four former residents of Mount Clemens
Old Crowd returns for annual gathering
were looking for a way to reconnect as they began moving into the surrounding townships and elsewhere in the state.
“The founding fathers … were members of the community here, and they saw that in 1880 already people were moving away into the nether regions of Macomb County,” Old Crowd Vice Chairman Paul Berger said. “So, what they tried to do is they tried to have a reunion; get everybody together and invite everyone in.”
Functionally speaking, not much has changed since the original meeting nearly a century and a half ago. The itinerary for the day begins with a brass band and a parade through
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Art & Apples Festival to kick off fall fun
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — The Art & Apples Festival will return to Rochester this weekend, signaling to locals that fall is near.
Now in its 59th year, the three-day festival of fine arts will once again bring art enthusiasts of all ages to Rochester Municipal Park, which will transform into one of the nation’s largest juried fine art festivals Sept. 5-7.
Nearly 60,000 attendees visit the festival each year over the three-day weekend, and Paint Creek Center for the Arts Executive Director Shaun Hayes said the goal is always to keep the festival fresh to draw both new and returning visitors.
“It’s a great way to kick off the fall season, now that the weather is starting to cool off,” he said.
Over 250 artists from across the nation will display and sell their work in 16 different fine art
Clinton Township resident Tim McEvoy, of Timae Wooden Home Portraits, creates custom art of family homes and cottages.
Photo provided by Tim McEvoy
Photo by Dean Vaglia
Members of the Old Crowd marching band lead the Old Crowd parade down Main Street in Mount Clemens on Aug. 21.
NEWS & NOTES
Golf outing to benefit Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Friday, Sept. 26, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is hosting its 23rd annual charity golf outing at Cracklewood Golf Club.
With tickets for individuals starting at $40 for dinner only and $150 for the whole day, 18 holes of golf kicks off at 11 a.m. after a 9:30 a.m. check-in. The full ticket includes a continental breakfast, lunch and snacks, a steak dinner, swag bag and the chance to win contests and prizes. A new car is up for grabs as a holein-one prize.
Go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 for more information and registration details. Donations can be made out IVC, 25650 Kelly Road, Roseville, MI 48066.
Events scheduled for Mount Clemens
MOUNT CLEMENS — Those looking to keep busy this September will have plenty to do in Mount Clemens.
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HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Metro Boat Show is coming to Lake St. Clair Metropark Sept. 11 through Sept. 14 with lots of boatrelated 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
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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.
The Mount Clemens Grand Prix soapbox derby is being held on Saturday, Sept. 6 along the Crocker Boulevard bridge. Presented by the Mount Clemens Lions Club the Mount Clemens Goodfellows, the grand prix began in 1992 as a fundraising event and has raised over $407,000 for local charities.
The Mount Clemens High School All Alumni Nite 16th Annual Reunion is scheduled to take place on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Rec Bowl. Festivities continue into Saturday, Sept. 13 with a tour of the high school starting at the south parking entrance at 9 a.m. A tailgate and car show is scheduled for 11 a.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 13, Comprehensive Youth Services is hosting a community cookout at MacArthur Park from 2-6 p.m. Open to the public, food will be catered from local businesses. Vendors and a DJ will be on-site.
Human Services Board/Social Services Board vacancy
MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is seeking to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Human Services Board/ Social Services Board. Applicants must be Macomb County residents and must not hold an elective office. The three-year term runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Oct. 31, 2028.
The Social Services Board administers the provisions of the county’s social welfare services in accordance with the Social Welfare Act, Public Act 280 of 1939, including the Martha T. Berry Medical Facility. The Human Services Board has operational control of the Martha T. Berry Facility as specified by the joint operation agreement of Jan. 22, 2009.
More information and the application for this position can be found at bocmacomb.org. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 30, and should be sent to: Macomb County Board of Commissioners; 1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 or emailed to bocadmin@macombgov.org. Applicants should expect to attend the Government Oversight Committee meeting at 3 p.m. on Oct. 7 for a public interview. Appointments will take place at the full board meeting on Oct. 23.
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Art installation celebrates recycling, clean ecosystems
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 19, Huron-Clinton Metroparks unveiled an interactive art piece that celebrates the lake sturgeon and its habitat at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township.
The art piece sits in the plaza right beside the pool and in front of beautiful Lake St. Clair. It’s shaped like a frame so many parkgoers can take pictures with it.
The art installation is made completely out of recycled materials including electrical wire, fishing line and bottles. It took from May to August to complete.
According to a press release, using recycled materials supports the Metroparks Climate Action Plan and Keep It Clean initiatives.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks CEO Amy McMillan said the parks are 85 years old and if they had not started taking interest, they’d be standing in the middle of a subdivision.
“So this work is as important to us today as it was 85 years ago,” McMillan said.
Artist Halima Afi Cassells said she was excited
Artist Halima Afi Cassells and HuronClinton Metroparks CEO Amy McMillan pose with the new art installation at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township.
Photo by Alyssa Ochss
St. Hubert to celebrate Fall Festival
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — St. Hubert’s Catholic Church is hosting its 39th Annual Fall Festival this year with tons of rides, food and more for eventgoers to enjoy.
The festivities start at 6 p.m. on Sept 5 continue from noon to midnight on Sept 6 and noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 7.
Amanda Anderson, festival publicity chair member, said the weekend will be concluding with raffles and they also have live bands on Friday and Saturday night. Anderson also runs the church’s social media channels.
At 10 a.m. on Sunday, the parish will celebrate mass. Afterward, a DJ will play music all day. They also have a popular Polish dinner.
“Last year we sold out in an hour and a half,” Anderson said.
She said they ordered more this year. The dinner includes sausage, sauerkraut and more.
There is no admission for the tent, but arm bands for the rides are $25 before the event and $30 on-site.
Jason Anderson, co-chair of publicity and operations setup, said there will be a cornhole tournament for eventgoers to enjoy on Sunday. They will also have games, a beer tent, a Vegas room and more. He also said the food is fantastic and he thinks everyone loves the Polish Night. The church will also host a fish fry on Friday.
“Trust me, if you don’t get there early, the fish fry does run out real quick,” Jason Anderson said.
Also available are a tag tent which is a used item sale with proceeds going back to the church.
“It’s just a great place for people in our community to donate everything and then proceeds go to the church to help with the grounds,” Amanda Anderson said.
She went on to say they also offer assistance to different charities in the area.
Jason Anderson said it’s a lot of family fun to enjoy.
“We’ve been involved in this for a few years now and it’s just a really good time for everybody,” he said. “It’s great for the community. Everybody gets out.”
He also said people from out of state come to visit the festival.
Amanda Anderson said the website will have updates about the event. St. Hubert Catholic Church is located at 38775 Prentiss St., and its website is sthubertchurch.com.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Photo by Alyssa Ochss
St. Hubert Catholic Church will celebrate its Fall Festival on the weekend of Sept. 5.
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.
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when she got the call from the Metroparks team and the conversations about what it could be and look like.
She said the sturgeon is one of her favorite creatures.
“Because they are dinosaurs that live among us,” Cassells said.
She went on to stress the importance of preserving the habitat and commented on its resilience. Cassells said she is thrilled the piece is in the park and she thanked multiple people during her speech.
She said they had three public workshops where people could interact with the team and talk about the project. Cassells has
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“Games that they would have played in the 1870s and 80s which include things like marbles and jump rope. We have a game of graces. We’ve got spinning tops,” VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said. “So tons of freebies for the kids.”
Graces is a game with a wooden hoop and two wooden sticks or wands. Players launch the hoop in the air to a partner across the way to catch with the sticks.
The Historical Commission has been working on this event for over a year starting in June or July of 2024. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 7 with house tours and barn tours as well. Everyone is welcome to attend.
VanEenenaam-Iwanicki said she told the communications director they are a hid-
completed two other projects like it, but this is the first one outside of Detroit proper.
“I’m really hoping to make this a thing,” Cassells said.
She said she hopes people start to think about their impact on ecosystems because of the art piece.
McMillan said Metroparks staff goals include keeping litter off the ground to protect animals such as the lake sturgeon.
“We hope this piece serves as a great reminder of the importance to recycle and dispose of trash properly,” McMillan said.
McMillan also said they were incredibly honored to work with Cassells and her team to create the piece.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
den gem in the middle of Fraser. She said people pass by and when they stop, they’re glad they did.
“We’ve had a lot of new visitors this year which has been really, really fun and so we hope we bring even more folks in to come see what’s going on,” VanEenenaamIwanicki said.
At the Aug. 14 Fraser City Council meeting during the Baumgartner House proclamation, Councilwoman Patrice Schornak said that the Historical Commission is very hard working.
“They are truly some of the hardest working individuals and volunteers in this city and they are truly, truly dedicated to the history of the museum and the history of Fraser,” Schornak said.
She said she looks forward to all that the group brings forward.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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mediums — including ceramics, digital art, drawing, textiles, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, wood and more.
“We will have nearly 300 artists from across the country coming out this year, so more than we’ve had in several years now, and they are a lot of the top artists from around the country.”
Shelby Township-based artist Kandy Myny, of Bit O’ Whimsey Design Studio, is returning to Arts and Apples with her oneof-a-kind mixed media paintings, which she said are designed to bring people joy.
“I love Art & Apples because it’s a hometown show,” she said. “A lot of people know me in the area, so it has a really good crowd and it’s a really beautiful setting in the park.”
Although Myny said her art style had evolved over her 16 years of creating, she said her goal has remained the same.
“I just want to make bright, whimsical, happy art that is positive,” she said.
Myny begins each piece by selecting a background layer of canvas or wood, which she then embellishes in layers using tissue papers, textured papers, fabric, paint, found objects and more. She said the end result is “a happy mixture of materials,” where each layer is visible and patterns and textures peek through. She will be bringing her original paintings to the show, along with prints, cards, coasters and other materials.
New to the show this year is wood artist Tim McEvoy, of Timae Wooden Home Portraits.
“I’ve always liked working with wood,
but about eight years ago, I made wooden portraits of our childhood home for my brothers and sisters for Christmas and it just kind of snowballed from there,” McEvoy said.
McEvoy, of Clinton Township, continues to create handcrafted home portraits from wood using photographs supplied by customers. He uses three to five different species of wood in varying thicknesses to simulate the colors and depth of each home.
McEvoy plans to bring approximately 10-12 samples of his work to the art fair, and he hopes to connect with those looking to commission him for a custom, made-to-order piece.
“I’ll do just about anything. I’ve done homes, I’ve done businesses and I’ve even done a boat. I’m open to anything,” he said.
Ceramic artist Danielle Rancilio is also thrilled to be a first-time Art & Apples artist.
“I’ve lived in Rochester Hills for almost 12 years, and going to Art & Apples was my introduction to Rochester before we moved here,” Rancilio said in a prepared statement. “It feels very special to participate; I love having the opportunity to participate in events in my community.”
For an inside look into how fine art is created, guests can stop by the Creation Station for live art-making demonstrations, including glass blowing, ceramic wheel throwing and plein air painting from Michigan artists.
Children can enjoy the popular — and free — Meijer Kids Art Zone, which typically offers face painting, inflatables, makeand-take art projects and more.
Those ready to rest their weary legs can head to the bandshell to watch Rochester-area high school bands, local dance companies, and more. All performances will be located
on the main stage in Rochester Municipal Park, and all are family-friendly, according to organizers.
Festivalgoers can also pay to sample a variety of offerings from different food vendors throughout the weekend.
“One thing we really tried to emphasize this year is encouraging our food vendors to have apple-based products. Almost every food vendor is going to have something apple-related on their menu,” Hayes said.
The Art & Apples Festival is the PCCA’s signature fundraiser to support the nonprofit’s art classes for kids and adults, free art exhibitions, art market, summer camps, and community outreach through its Art Anywhere program.
A suggested $5 tax-deductible donation per person at each entrance to the festival will provide funding for the PCCA, which works year-round to promote the arts.
“The Art & Apples Festival is Paint Creek Center for the Arts’ biggest fundraiser of the year,” Hayes said.
Art & Apples will be open 2-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, in Rochester Municipal Park. Organizers said dogs are not allowed in the park during special events.
Free shuttle transportation to and from Rochester High School, 1361 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, will be provided by OPC Social & Activity Center’s transportation services with wheelchair lift-equipped buses for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
For more information, visit pccart.org/ festival or call the PCCA at (248) 651-4110. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Shelby Townshipi-based artist
Kandy Myny, of Bit O’
Whimsey Design Studio, created this fun painting, “Date Night at the Art Gallery.”
Photo provided by Kandy Myny
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
Standing in front of his produce and previous awards, David Kutchey holds the historical marker for Kutchey Family Market.
FAMILY MARKETS, GARDEN CENTERS ROOTED IN HOMETOWNS
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
Creating 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 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, open-
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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
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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.
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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
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Photos by Liz Carnegie
Old Crowd
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Mount Clemens, starting at the Macomb County Circuit Court, looping around Walnut Street and Macomb Place before marching down to the YMCA next to MacArthur Park. From there, members embark on boats or travel by other means to Lake St. Clair Metropark for a full day of three meals, fishing, cooking and camaraderie.
“We eat three meals a day, a big band’s there, have a couple beers and we go home,” Old Crowd President Mac MacCarroll said.
Many of the changes that have occurred within the Old Crowd have come down to balancing the new with the old. What was once an event held under a single tent has since evolved to multiple tents. Most of the cooking has been moved to catering due to ordinance shifting, though the frying of fish and boiling of corn cobs remain an on-site special. Bands still play for the congregating members, even as the location of the Old Crowd’s meetup has changed from Conger Bay to MacRay Harbor to Lake St. Clair Metropark. At one point, a double decker boat carried the Old Crowd out to their gathering spot, though the ship has since traded the Clinton River for the Chicago River, leaving members of the crowd to embark on private ships should they choose to sail.
Membership rules are heavily steeped in tradition. The 240-maximum number for members has been set since the 1900s and membership really only opens up when an existing member dies or becomes a life member. New members can apply starting at age 35 with children of current members getting the chance to apply early starting at age 30. One notable membership tradition is that Old Crowd members must be men, with Berger saying there were “too many problems” on the two occasions women were allowed in. Berger claims this exclusion was one of the contributing factors that led to the creation of the women-only Daughters of Macomb organization, which itself meets annually in August.
Much like the activities themselves remaining mostly unchanged since the late 1800s, so too does the purpose of reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, an Old Crowd member
since the early 2000s, demonstrated this by catching up with former law enforcement friend and current St. Clair County Magistrate Dennis Rickert prior to the parade’s start.
“It really is kind of a unique thing,” Hackel said. “Really no purpose behind it other than bringing people together. It’s almost like a reunion of sorts, like a high school reunion but we didn’t go to school together. We all connected somehow through civic and community events and just being around the Mount Clemens area.”
With membership being a tightly controlled thing and
the waiting list remaining long, Berger believes the Old Crowd will last much, much longer than the next 145 years.
“Hopefully it will keep on going forever and ever, amen,” Berger said. “There are enough people that are applying on a regular basis, we’re constantly getting new members to fill in and we’re also making sure that there’s people that are invested in the thing so that we have the core group that puts the whole thing on … So long as we have a good core group, I think it’ll be around for a while.”
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Members of the Old Crowd march down North River Road, nearing the end of the group’s annual parade through Mount Clemens at the YMCA on Aug. 21. Members then proceeded by boat or other means to Lake St. Clair Metropark for a day of fishing, cooking and camaraderie.
Markets
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ing 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.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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.
Trustees
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UCE’s contract includes demolition and asbestos removal as well as regrading, strawing and seeding the soil after the demolition.
Fire Station No. 4 project increase
Trustees also approved an increase to the budget for auxiliary parking lot improvements at Clinton Township Fire Department Station No. 4. Initially approved in the 2024-25 budget at $250,000, Fire Chief John Gallagher requested an additional $74,000 in project costs because all six bids came in over budget.
“This is a project that is sorely in need,” Gallagher said. “There was a picture at the staff meeting in regards to the certain condition of the lot, in regards to functionality as well as the safety of this lot. This is a project that needs to be completed in a timely manner for the safety of both the Fire Department as well as the public.”
The parking lot slabs have significantly deteriorated, leading to large gaps between slabs that create potential trip hazards. Stormwater improvements would be included in the project.
Trustees approved increasing the proj-
ect’s budget to about $324,060. The project was awarded to Pontiac-based Asphalt Specialists, LLC for around $268,000.
Committee background checks
On Aug. 25, trustees approved a background check requirement for applicants and nominees for township statutory boards and committees.
Approved by a 6-1 vote with Trustee Julie Matuzak the lone vote against, the checks would be conducted by the Clinton Township Police Department using the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool program. Results will be presented to the board.
Boards and committees affected by the checks are the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Gratiot Downtown Development Authority, Construction Board of Appeals, Board of Review, Water Advisory Committee, Officers Compensation Commission, Housing Commission and the Economic Development Corporation.
Matuzak proposed amendments to the proposal, making it clear during the application process that the background check will be performed and adding language that any given conviction does not preclude eligibility for appointment.
Both amendments were approved unanimously.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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SEPT. 6
Inside|Out discussion: Learn about artwork on display in Clinton Township as part of Detroit Institute of Art’s program, 10 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5073, cmpl.libnet.info/events
SEPT. 8
Macomb County Quilt Guild meeting: 7 p.m. (fellowship at 6 p.m.), Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Ave. in Clinton Township, continues every first Monday of month through June (second Monday if holiday), macombcountyquiltguild.org
SEPT. 9
Music at Main: Hear Expedition (jazz, blues, rock, Latin and R&B), 7 p.m., concert follows brief annual meeting with Friends of the Library at 6:45 p.m., refreshments included, Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5020, cmpl.libnet.info/events
Metropolitan Detroit Chorale open auditions: 7 p.m., rehearsals continue Tuesdays, choir room at Fraser High School, 34270 Garfield Road, performances scheduled for December, March and May, (586) 7927464, metropolitandetroitchorale.org
SEPT. 13-14
Fall Art & Craft Show: Shop 100-plus local vendors from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 14, held outside on north end of Macomb Place between Pine Street and southbound Gratiot Avenue in Mount Clemens, free admission and parking, downtownmountclemens.org/events
SEPT. 16
Learn about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Professor Oscar Quiroz leads workshop about 17th century Mexican playwright, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, 3:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5040
SEPT. 18
Medicare 101 educational seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also held Oct. 28 and Nov. 20, registration required, (586) 465-0588
Car show: 5-8 p.m., Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 464-5372
SEPT. 20
Doughnut diorama challenge: For teens in grades 6-12, 3:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5030
SEPT. 24
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone),
Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, continues every fourth Wednesday of month, (586) 899-9883
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Copper Kettle, 20658 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-8679 by Sept. 22, widowedfriends.com
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, 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
‘Dinosaurs Among Us’: Explore facts and fossils in exhibit, on display 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also presentation for adults about “The First Impression of Dinosaurs” at 11 a.m. Sept. 3 and Dino Tales story time for kids at 11 a.m. Sept. 10, registration preferred, lorenzoculturalcenter.com, (586) 286-2222
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 13 and Oct. 11, John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990
Outdoor Summer Movie Series: Free event features “Finding Nemo” Sept. 6 and “The Incredibles” Sept. 13, also face painting, cotton candy and popcorn, bring blanket or chair, cooler permitted (no alcohol), screenings start around dusk, Steffens Park, 33000 Garfield Road, (586) 293-3100 (ext. 205), facebook. com/fraserrecreation
Baumgartner House Museum open houses: Also sales most first Sundays of month, 18577 Masonic Blvd. in Fraser, see times and dates at facebook.com/ baumgartnerhouse
Uptown Friday Night Concert Series: Live music weekly until Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m., stage in front of O’Halloran’s Public House on Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens, downtownmountclemens. org/events
Car show: 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Ram’s Horn Fraser, 31917 Utica Road, (586) 296-1744, ramshornfraser. com
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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
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936, widowedfriends.com
Live entertainment: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Great Baraboo Brewing Co., 35905 Utica Road in Clinton Township, (586) 792-7397, greatbaraboo.com
Book clubs: Find meetups about historic American figures (Presidential Book Club), solving cases
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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
(Mysteries & Munchies), quiet reading for adults and kids (Silent Book Club and Silent Book Club Jr), and recipes and sharing dishes (Cookbook Club), Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Men overcoming loss ofpartner/spouse meetings: 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
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Choice
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ebrate 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 three-dimensionally 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.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Images provided by Anton Art Center
Sarah Kasper’s “For the Birds,” left, and Mary Anne Pilette’s “An Apple a Day” are two of the 53 works from Macomb County artists in the Anton Art Center’s annual Artist Choice Show.
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