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Court rules Roosevelt Elementary can be demolished

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

KEEGO HARBOR — On Aug. 7, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 to dissolve an order that had paused the demolition of Roosevelt Elementary. Located in Keego Harbor in the West Bloomfield School District, the school building is more than 100 years old.

WBSD is the defendant in the case. The plaintiff is a grassroots non-

BUDGET HEARINGS START NEXT MONTH IN WEST BLOOMFIELD

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Plans are now underway for West Bloomfield’s budget in 2026, and the township is requesting the public’s input.

Although many communities in the Bea-

con’s coverage area started their 2025-26 fiscal years on July 1, West Bloomfield’s budget corresponds with the calendar year, and its next fiscal budget begins Jan.1, 2026.

Residents can attend meetings starting in September to weigh in on the new budget.

“The 2026 budget process has several opportunities for public input, including three

special budget meetings held at noon at Town Hall on Sept. 3, Oct.15, and Nov. 12,” said Allison Broihier, the township’s budget and pension manager.

Broihier noted that the hearing for the final budget will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 inside Town Hall, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, with a final vote on adoption at 6 p.m. Dec. 15.

Although many details are not yet finalized, officials say residents may see a slight increase on their tax bill due to an increase in the taxable value of their property.

“If a homeowner makes a substantial improvement, (such as) a home remodel or an addition that increases that value of the

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ARTISTS EXCEL AT WEST BLOOMFIELD SHOW

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At the 22nd Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield July 26-27, nearly 200 artists displayed their wares, including about 60 artists who are children.

The event drew about 4,500 people, offering food and entertainment in addition to art.

“The energy was higher and more positive

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(than recent years),” said the show’s owner and producer Patty Narozny. “The Michigan economy is coming back.”

She said she learned this after the show while talking to artists about their sales.

Regina Dunn was a first-time artist at the show. She is from Flint and was selling a variety of diptych art — sets of canvas panels that together form a larger picture.

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Supervisor stops senior scam at Walgreens

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — Thanks to the quick thinking of an employee, a dangerous situation was avoided at a local Walgreens.

Cody Moore, a shift supervisor and team leader for the Walgreens at 10 Mile and Orchard Lake roads in Farmington Hills, recently noticed one of his regular customers was getting frequent calls from out of state. He noticed this as her phone was sitting on the counter.

The out-of-state number was from an unidentified person. The customer was trying to purchase gift cards totaling $500.

“Is this the person you are getting the gift cards for?” Moore asked, since he had never seen her purchase them before. He then decided to intervene.

“Ma’am, I am not going to sell you these gift cards because you are

Star Lincoln teams with MATIO formerly Heroes Circle/Kids Kicking Cancer to provide Power, Peace and Purpose to Kids fighting for their lives. Join in to support critically-ill children and their families Monday, September 8 at Wabeek Country Club for the 8th Annual Golf Outing & Dinner.

Star Lincoln has proudly supported Southfield’s Kids Kicking Cancer events since 2022. Today known as MATIO (Martial Arts Therapy. Inside & Out.) in turn has served children facing serious illness in Metro Detroit for over 25 years and has since expanded to multiple states across the country.

Star will celebrate this ongoing support by sponsoring the upcoming benefit event on Monday, September 8 held at 4000 Clubgate Dr., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. There is still time to register to golf, provide a gift of support or volunteer for the event. Visit: heroescircle. org/golf to learn more. The 9/8/25 event will feature 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, networking, a strolling dinner and a live demonstration by participating students.

The generosity of the community helps MATIO bring power, peace and purpose, while also easing pain, reducing stress and restoring resilience in the most challenging moments of a critically-ill child’s life. Kristen Cometto-Russ, CEO of MATIO, explained the philosophy of the rewarding program.

Our Martial Arts Instructors are deployed throughout S.E. Michigan to hospitals and clinical settings.”, Cometto-Russ explained. “Additionally, we o er outpatient programming in our o ce, twice a week in the evenings to accommodate a child’s busy schedule.”

The core components of these visits are done bedside, in tandem, with medical professionals to supplement a child’s care plan. “MATIO o ers a non-pharmacological, evidence-based, therapeutic Method where we have our Martial Arts instructors work with clinically-ill children ranging from ages 3-20.”, Cometto- Russ continued. “Through martial arts’ teaching, visualization, breath work and safe-movement, we work together to build resilience, teach empowerment, achieve and provide a supportive, like-minded community.”

The professional sta at Star Lincoln finds supporting MATIO equally rewarding. Brendt Henry, General Manager, has spearheaded their support of this cause for the last 3 years.

“On behalf of the McInerney Family and my sta at Star Lincoln, we truly appreciate the opportunity to sponsor Kids Kicking Cancer events. It makes a huge, huge di erence for us and obviously for everybody involved” said Henry.

Tom Brown, General Sales Manager, echoes Henry’s enthusiasm with equal pride at being a major sponsor. “There are kids out there that are fighting for their lives and can use all the help they can get. We are doing all we can to help get these kids healthy again.”

Patrick Leonhard, New Car Sales Manager, has also been instrumental in the Star tradition of serving others.    “Its a great thing to give back to the community for sure, especially for children.”  Leonhard concluded.

Ryan McInerney, Executive Manager, loves the way that MATIO aligns with Star’s focus on health and wellness.  “Our community invests in us.  This is our way of investing back. Collaboration fuels change.  Let’s change together. See you Monday, 9/8/25.”, McInerney said.

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DETROIT METRO FOOTBALL CLUB JOINS DETROIT SPORTS SCENE

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BRIGHTON — The sports landscape in Southeast Michigan has added a new team to the mix after a successful inaugural season from the Detroit Metro Football Club.

DMFC is in its first calendar year of existence and is already making a name for itself as a desirable destination for players, fans and sponsors.

The club plays out of Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton and has received great feedback on the facility and the product of play.

DMFC plays in the United Premier Soccer League, which is in the fourth tier of the U.S. Soccer pyramid. The UPSL is the largest and most competitive pro-development league in North America with around 400 teams. The league is just one tier below professional soccer.

“We have a vision of assembling a roster to help players become professionals. … Some will become soccer professionals, and some will use our program to become professionals in all walks of life,” said Alex Lubyansky, general manager and head coach

of DMFC. “We had one player go on trial at an MLS club, and another player just got signed professionally in Germany.”

The club’s official team website lists each player’s position on the field, and their occupation or field of study off the field.

“We have built a roster with folks who have 9-to-5 (jobs) and are developing, and that’s been awesome,” Lubyansky said. “I’d say it’s unique to our club. We have this vision.”

The club’s support of players on and off the field is key. DMFC wants to be integrated in the community and make the game of soccer accessible to all.

“Our vision (is) to provide free soccer. There’s no youth component to this and See SOCCER on page 17A

Detroit Jazz Festival builds on jazz legacy while celebrating genre’s evolution

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Detroit’s reputation as a place where musical excellence is nurtured and celebrated will be on display over Labor Day weekend when the Detroit Jazz Festival returns for its 46th year.

The free festival — which features artists from international jazz luminaries to stellar students — will take place on stages in downtown Detroit and in midtown, on the Wayne State University campus, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

Jazz pianist and composer Jason Moran is this year’s artist-in-residence. Among his performances will be a collaboration with electronic music artist Jeff Mills at 9 p.m. Aug. 29, his presentation of the music of Duke Ellington featuring the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Jazz Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31, and Moran and the Bandwagon with special guests Meshell Ndegeocello and Akili Bradley at 6 p.m. Sept. 1.

Other headliners include Marion Hayden and Legacy with special guest Kamau Kenyatta, Keyon Harrold, John Pizzarelli, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Omar Sosa Quarteto Americanos, Chucho Valdés & Paquito D’Rivera Reunion Sextet, and Branford Marsalis Quartet.

“The festival is all about this music,” said Chris Collins, president and artistic director of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation. “This is a (45) year tradition of music that is woven into the DNA of Detroit.”

Musicians on the bill with metro Detroit roots include Hayden, Rodney Whitaker and

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Allen Dennard, whose quartet will be playing at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 30. Collins said Dennard came through the DJF’s youth program in middle school. Another rising jazz talent from the DJF education program, Wayne State University graduate Louis Jones III — a drummer and composer — will be joined by his band, The Flood, for a set at 3 p.m. Sept. 1.

Zen Zadravec was born in Winnipeg, Canada, but now calls Livonia home. He’s played the DJF before but is excited to be making his main stage debut at 2:45 p.m. Aug. 30, which he said is “a huge honor.” Making it even more special is the fact that his piano teacher, Kenny Barron, will be performing on the same stage that day, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30. Zadravec’s latest CD, “The New Paradigm,” will be celebrated with release party concerts in October at the Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Grosse Pointe Farms.

“There’s going to be straight-ahead (jazz with) elements of fusion and funk,” Zadravec said of the new CD and works he and his band will be playing at the festival.

He said the festival is a chance for audiences to connect with something real — a

Thousands are expected to visit Detroit over Labor Day weekend for the 46th annual Detroit Jazz Festival. contrast to the carefully curated images fostered on social media.

“My goal as a musician is not just to play

good music, but that people will be touched by the compositions and they will walk away feeling better than when they came … and

be inspired,” Zadravec said.

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Apple Island tour rescheduled

ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE — Due to a cancellation, the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has rescheduled its Apple Island tours for Sunday, Sept. 14. The tours start at 10 a.m. and run until 3:40 p.m.

Guests will meet at the Orchard Lake Museum, located at 3951 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake Village. A short bus ride will take visitors to the boat launch.

Apple Island is a 35-acre nature sanctuary in the center of Orchard Lake. During the tour, presenter Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewel will share information about the Anishinaabe, a group of indigenous people whose name means “original people” or “the first people.”

To learn more, including how to obtain tickets, visit gwbhs.org/apple-island-tours.

CALENDAR

AUG. 21

Kids Komotion concert: Free event features Rick & Dayna’s Playhouse, also inflatables, appearances by Tinkerbell and Peter Pan, and Optimist Club of West Bloomfield selling snacks and refreshments for charity, 10 a.m.-noon, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/kidskomotion-concerts-3

AUG. 22-24

Novi Taco Fest: Features 30-plus taco trucks, artisan market, live music, lucha libre wrestling, yard games, dancing and peppereating contest, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 23 and noon-7 p.m. Aug. 24, held in lots near Chuck E. Cheese at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44275 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, novitacofest.com

OLHSA hosts 7th annual Golf Fore Change

PONTIAC — “Swing for change, drive for impact” is the theme of this year’s Golf Fore Change event, hosted by Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency.

Now in its seventh year, the event will be held Sept. 19 at Westwyne Golf Course, located at 4161 Adams Road in Oakland Township. Registration opens at 8 a.m. The games begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

The fundraiser benefits OLHSA, helping families in crisis. Tickets are $150 for individuals and $600 for foursomes. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

To learn more, visit givebutter. com/g4c.

AUG. 24

Walk4Friendship: Presented by Friendship Circle of Michigan, event supports individuals with special needs and those experiencing isolation, 5,000-plus participants expected, opening ceremony from 11:15-11:45 a.m., Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, then walk to Meer Center, 6892 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, plus games, rides, face painting, petting zoo, food and more until 3 p.m., walk4friendship.com

AUG. 28

Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free admission and parking, health screenings, refreshments, hourly prizes and giveaways, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at seniorexpousa.com for chance to win $200 gift card and more

Family Fun Night: Includes touch-a-truck, bounce houses, dunk

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Hometown artist exhibits at the

DIA

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts recently announced the acquisition of “Baby Bling,” a multimedia art installation by Tiff Massey, a native of Detroit. The piece was previously part of her collection “7 & Mile + Livernois,” which she recently exhibited at the DIA. “Baby Bling” now enters the museum’s permanent collection.

“Tiff Massey represents the extraordinary creative spirit that defines Detroit today,” said Salvador Salort-Pons, DIA director. “‘Baby Bling’ exemplifies how contemporary artists can transform everyday objects into profound statements about identity, community, and cultural celebration. … This acquisition not only honors Massey’s remarkable vision but also ensures that future generations will experience this powerful meditation on Black beauty and resilience within our permanent collection.”

For more information about this and other exhibits at the DIA, visit dia.org.

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tank, games and more at 5 p.m., ceremony honoring military, police and fire at 6:45 p.m., and football game featuring West Bloomfield High School hosting Dearborn Fordson at 7 p.m., 4925 Orchard Lake Road, wbsd.org/community/family-fun-night

AUG. 28-SEPT. 1

Michigan State Fair: Includes livestock and agricultural exhibits, vendors, carnival rides and games, fair-style food, racing pigs, BMX and freestyle motocross stunt show, live music and superstar competition, beer festival and home brewing competition, 5K, pumpkin contest and more, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 28-29 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, michiganstatefairllc.com, suburbancollectionshowplace.com

ONGOING

‘Crimes of the Heart’: Play filled with comedy, tragedy and raw emotion as sisters reunite in small-town Mississippi home following shooting of youngest’s abusive husband, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 12-28, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, (248) 863-9953, info@inspiredacting.org, inspiredacting.org

Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., held in

tent between West Bloomfield Township Public Library and Recreation Activities Center on Civic Center Campus, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, continues weekly until Sept. 30, see schedule at wbparks.org/series/ foodtrucktuesday, (248) 451-4845

Optimist Club of West Bloomfield meetings: Hear from Greater West Bloomfield Coalition about Narcan training Sept. 2 and Dr. Dania H. Bazzi about state of West Bloomfield School District Sept. 16, also discussions about program planning and club updates, 7:15 a.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, continue Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16, facebook.com/westbloomfieldoptimist

Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake.org/ community_center

• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesdays of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108, commercetwp. com/library

Farmers market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township, ocmarket@oakgov.com, (248) 858-5495, also document shredding Aug. 22, moonlight market Aug. 28, tai chi Sept. 6, yoga Sept. 6 and 18, and craft nights Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, oakgov. com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/ farmers-market

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

ABOVE: Tom Petzold and members of his family manage a portfolio of neighborhood shopping centers. The business manages the Tech Plaza at 12 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Warren as well as other centers in Detroit and Dearborn, among other locations.

LEFT: The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce works with major retail centers in its area, including the Adams Square Shopping Center on South Adams Road, south of Maple Road and east of Woodward Avenue. The plaza features a combination of local retail stores, restaurants and chain stores.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

HUMAN ELEMENT CONSIDERED A BENEFIT AT LOCAL SHOPPING PLAZAS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

For those who have active roles in various business spaces in the metro Detroit area, shopping plazas can provide some benefits for in-person shopping as opposed to buying online.

A survey conducted by the International Council of Shopping Centers notes that there are around 115,000 shopping centers in the U.S. with nearly 90% being small, neighborhood and convenience store centers. Also, about 83% of Americans visit a shopping center at least once a week and 20% go to a shopping center more than 10 times a week.

According to statistics compiled by

Seeing Beyond Limits: How Dr. John Jacobi Helps Patients Thrive With Low Vision

Low vision doesn’t mean the end of independence—and it certainly doesn’t mean the end of hope. At Beyond Low Vision in Novi, Dr. John Jacobi is transforming lives by helping patients with vision loss regain the ability to do the things they love.

Low vision is a condition that glasses, surgery, or standard medical treatments can’t fully correct. It can make reading, driving, watching television, or recognizing faces nearly impossible. For adults with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or other serious eye diseases, it can feel like the world is slowly slipping away.

Dr. Jacobi’s mission is to stop that slide— and restore more than just sight. With more than 35 years of optometric experience and advanced training in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Jacobi is one of the only low vision specialists in Michigan who offers customized visual solutions using advanced optics like high-powered magnifers and miniature telescopes built into glasses.

ones’ faces, and even drive in some cases.”

As a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, Dr. Jacobi provides detailed functional vision assessments to understand how each patient’s unique condition affects their daily life. Then, he designs personalized low vision systems— specialized devices and glasses tailored to help them meet real-world goals.

One of his most powerful tools is the miniature telescope lens system, which can be added to glasses to magnify and enhance central vision. For patients with macular degeneration or advanced glaucoma, it can make the difference between watching a grandchild perform in a school play—or just hearing about it later.

Beyond his work with older adults, Dr. Jacobi also helps younger patients living with congenital or acquired visual impairment. His practice is fully devoted to low vision, and he works closely with other eye doctors across the state to bring his services to more people in need.

CapitalOne Shopping, American consumers spent $5.927 trillion in retail stores and $1.337 trillion online in 2024, though this value does not account for seasonal adjustments.

The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce works with major retail centers around the Maple Road/Telegraph Road, Telegraph Road/Square Lake Road, and 13 Mile Road/Southfield Road intersections, around both east and west ends, as well as the Adams Square Shopping Center. The plazas feature a combination of local retail stores, restaurants and chain stores.

Chamber President Joe Bauman says the personal service of in-person shopping may be more appealing than the conve-

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“Most people with low vision have been told ‘nothing more can be done.’ That’s simply not true,” says Dr. Jacobi. “With the right tools and strategies, we can help patients read again, watch TV, see loved

John P. Jacobi, OD, FCOVD,

“Every case is different,” says Dr. Jacobi. “I’ve helped a 12-year-old read her favorite books again, and I’ve helped a 99-yearold get back to doing crossword puzzles. That’s the power of low vision care.”

Appointments with Dr. Jacobi are available in Novi, and an east side location may open soon based on demand. He also offers phone consultations and is happy to speak with referring optometrists or ophthalmologists.

If you or someone you love is struggling with vision loss, don’t give up. Beyond Low Vision may be the answer.

“Low vision care is not about what you’ve lost,” Dr. Jacobi says. “It’s about what we can help you get back.”

ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE

• Interactive Health & Wellness Stations

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Narcan Training

• Kids Corner

BONUS! FOOD TRUCK RALLY

Food is available for purchase from the Royal Oak Farmers Market Food Truck Rally occurring at the same time.

BROUGHT TO YOUR COMMUNITY BY The Alliance of Coalitions & Royal Oak Farmers Market

• Hazel Park Community Coalition

• Holly Area Community Coalition

• Prevention Pontiac Coalition

• Royal Oak Community Coalition

• Southeast Oakland Coalition

• Tri-Community Coalition

• Troy Community Coalition

• Words of Hope 4 Life

If you’d like to become a vendor for this event, please scan this OR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/yrfe4syu to register.

Bringing Women Together for Faith, Worship and Connection

Come gather with women of all ages at Christian Tabernacle Church’s Bloom Conference Sept. 18-21, 2025, and experience four days of powerful worship, inspiring speakers and fellowship.

This faith-flled gathering was born from a desire to give women a space where they feel “heard, seen and valued,” said co-host Pastor Loretta Forbes, who is leading the event alongside her mother, Loretta Morman. “My mom has always made sure women have a place to connect with God and with one another,” Forbes explained. “We want women to know they aren’t alone, that this is a safe space to be their truest selves and leave as better versions of themselves.”

The conference will feature worship led by psalmists Casey J and Naomi Raine, along with messages from global speaker Charlotte Gambill, author and tech innovator Nona Jones, faith leader Dr. Dee Dee Freeman, Pastor Michelle Ferguson and infuencer Brelyn Bowman.

Sessions will include topics such as blooming in identity, purpose, wellness, womanhood and motherhood. Workshops and panels will address mental, spiritual, social and physical health.

“The wellness panel will include a medical doctor, nutritionist and marital therapist,” Forbes noted. “We’re targeting the whole woman—not just one part of her life—because we women tend to juggle so many things.”

Sisterhood is at the heart of Bloom. “We’re being intentional about every vendor, speaker and activity,” she added. “We even have sisterhood activation

stations so women can come together to connect, chat over coffee, share a photo and combat the false idea that women can’t get along.”

The event will also feature live Q&A sessions to encourage candid discussions. “Every speaker is going to keep it honest, open and transparent,” Forbes emphasized. “We want that deeper engagement between the women in the audience and the women on stage.”

Attendees can expect special surprises, including giveaways and the Bloom Boutique, a marketplace for self-care items, wellness products and clothing.

Forbes hopes every woman leaves with confdence, freedom and a strengthened sense of community. “I want participants to walk away knowing they have sisters around them—women who understand what they’re going through—and that they can do this journey together.”

Christian Tabernacle Church is located 26555 Franklin Rd. in Southfeld. Learn more and register at ctabchurch.org/events.

Plazas

nience of online shopping.

“There is a much greater chance you are going to be satisfied with your purchase when you can see and feel it before you buy it,” Bauman said in an email. “And if a problem does occur, it is much more likely to be resolved if you have established a relationship with the local retailer.”

“There is no denying the level of competition being brought by these massive, online retailers. But there are still plenty of people who want to deal with another human rather than a computer screen,” Bauman added.

At Petzold Enterprises, Tom Petzold and members of his family manage a portfolio of neighborhood shopping centers. The business manages the Tech Plaza at 12 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Warren as well as other centers in Detroit and Dearborn, among other locations. His grandfather started the business in the 1960s.

“We try to focus on being in ... central(ly) located, convenient locations,” Petzold said.

“We are a small family business, and we have shopping centers that we lease out to a

combination of tenants, some of whom are small family businesses like us and others are more corporate,” he added.

In terms of the comparison of in-person shopping versus online shopping, Petzold says the positivity of the staff and the environment are really important to the consumer experience.

“When you think about when you’re creating a shopping center, one thing I’ve learned is that one of the constituencies that you’re competing for is the staff that work inside the stores and when I say that I mean you want to make your shopping center attractive, safe, inviting and even a place that someone could be proud to go to work,” Petzold said. “Like, it’s clean and you attract better personnel that work in the stores when you build a better shopping center and that ultimately benefits the customer to have the best people in the stores.”

Scott Marcus owns two locations of a franchise called Restore Hyper Wellness, one of which is located in a strip area at 643 S. Adams Road in Birmingham. The other is located in Northville. The business offers wellness services like intravenous fluids, cryotherapy, compression therapy, red light therapy and a hyperbaric chamber.

Marcus has had the locations for about four years. He says the Birmingham location

NOVI TACO FEST: 3 DAYS OF NONSTOP MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN!

The Novi Taco Fest is back Aug. 22-24 for its fourth year, bigger and better than ever, with dozens of food trucks, live performances, contests and activities for all ages.

“We’ve added new flavors, new music and more variety this year,” said Karyn Stetz, executive director of the Art As Healing Foundation, which produces the event. “It’s one of the most fun, safe and family-friendly festivals in the area. We can’t wait for everyone to come out and join the fun.”

Festivities kick of Friday with DJ Cisco spinning lively Latin favorites, followed by Fantasia Ballet Folklórico and mariachi-punk band Pancho Villa’s Skull on the main stage.

Saturday brings nonstop entertainment with Ballet Folklórico de Detroit and Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit alternating all afternoon, Expedition (Ralph Koziarski’s jazz fusion quartet), a joint performance by Joyas de Mexico & Matices and a closing sent from funk-Latin favorite Damon Terrell.

On Sunday, Mondo Kane’s fiery Mexican rock beats take center stage, with Ballet Folklórico Mexico Lindo and Expedition rounding out the lineup.

Caravan Gypsy, Mark Reitenga & Friends, Chava Gomez El Charrito, Sheila Landis, Caleb Gutierrez and Gabriel Estrada III will also perform throughout the weekend.

This year’s food scene ofers the widest variety yet, with vendors serving everything from street tacos and

is the busiest but that both spots are fairly busy.

“For us it feels like the parking is excellent, so that’s definitely great for us because people come in and out and want ease of access,” Marcus said. “So for us it’s a great spot.”

Because the business offers health services, there is not a huge concern about online business affecting them. The products have to be delivered in person.

“Because most of what we do is therapytype services, so not something you can do online,” Marcus said. “You know, if someone wants to do cryotherapy for instance, that’s a

cold chamber for three minutes. They’re not going to be able to buy something on Amazon to do that.”

The Golden Fig Gallery of Fine Arts and Antiques is located in the Adams Square Shopping Plaza in Birmingham, at 725 S Adams Road, No. 170. It is an art gallery that offers a wide variety of artworks and antiquities that has been in business for over 30 years.

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burritos to Caribbean fusion, Korean corndogs and desserts.

New this year are Smoke Rattle and Roll’s barbecue tacos, Peace Love Tacos and Pull On

This Chimney Cake.

Adults can sip strawberry frozen margaritas, tequila sunrises or even spicy margaritas made with jalapeñohabanera bitters, while children enjoy the Kid’s Zone’s games and art projects.

Back by popular demand, live pro wrestling returns all three days, featuring masked luchadores in high-energy matches. Market vendors will ofer Mexican American crafts, jewelry, T-shirts and handmade goods.

Two massive tents will provide shaded seating, and with road construction finally wrapped up, organizers expect a larger turnout this year. Dogs on a leash are welcome, and the beloved Cutest Dog Contest, Hot Pepper Eating Contest and Taco Eating Contest are back.

“The festival is dog friendly, kid friendly and there’s much more than tacos,” Stetz said. “You’ve got music, dancing, entertainment—in a lively, welcoming space.”

Regular admission is $7 ($10 on August 22nd) or $21 (3-day pass) at novitacofest.com. Children under 3 and those with military ID (active duty or veteran) get in for $1.

Novi Taco Festival is located at Twelve Mile Crossing – At Fountain Walk, 44275 W. Twelve Mile Rd. (in the lots near Chuck E Cheese).

- Saturday 10-7 Sunday by Appointment Only

property, (then) property taxes will increase based on the value of the addition,” Broihier said.

Property taxes are a key source of funding for the township.

“In 2025, property taxes accounted for 50% of general fund revenue and 56% of public safety revenue,” Broihier said.

The township collects $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, multiplied by the millage rate. In West Bloomfield, there are three millage rates, starting with general operating at 3.3056 mills, which has been levied since 1995 and is expected to remain the same in 2026.

There is also a public safety millage (5.559 mills) and a safety path millage (0.1834 mill). Safety paths provide routes for walking or biking near highly trafficked roads across the township.

As a community ages, it faces infrastructure challenges. West Bloomfield is no exception, with the township overhauling many of its water and sewer lines. In addition, the township faces rising costs, making

it more costly to retain staff and recruit new hires.

But officials say there are also opportunities in the form of grants, interagency partnerships and community engagement efforts.

“It is an exciting time because the township is planning for the future by embarking on strategic planning efforts and an update to the master plan,” Broihier said. “We are engaging with our residents in a new way through communications and marketing, and working to make sure the next generation in West Bloomfield enjoys the beauty, vibrancy and fiscal sustainability that make our community unique.”

Township Supervisor Jonathan Warshay was similarly optimistic.

“West Bloomfield is one of the most financially sound municipalities in metro Detroit, with a AAA bond rating,” Warshay said. “This is an exciting time for our community. We are keeping expenses in the 2026 budget focused on enhancing livability for our residents and making West Bloomfield a destination for thousands of people. … We are accomplishing this high level of service to the community with no tax increases.”

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

there’s no pay-to-play component to this,” Lubyansky explained. “It’s to create opportunity. That was kind of our mission statement going into this thing.”

It’s also important to give the players as many opportunities as possible. The UPSL has spring and fall seasons every year, and DMFC participates in the U.S. Open Cup and the Merit Cup. Make no mistake about it: this organization wants to win, and it wants to win badly.

“We want to make the playoffs and make a deep run in the UPSL,” Lubyansky said. “It’s a very high level and it’s very com-

petitive. … We want to compete, and we want to win.”

In DMFC’s first season this spring, the team ended with a 4-1-5 record and a +13 goal differential. That was good enough for a fifth-place finish in the UPSL Midwest East division.

The team also hosted the Merit Cup, an event that allows anyone to try and beat the club for a $10,000 prize. In the first DMFC cup final, the team lost to a challenger.

Aside from a successful inaugural season on the pitch, the club also immediately established itself as a destination for players around the league thanks to its fanbase, facilities, and the way management treats its players.

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“If there is a mark on this one, it stretches across to the other one,” Dunn said.

A retired hairstylist, Dunn now uses her artwork as a form of creative expression.

“I do abstract art. I love doing large art,” Dunn said. “Most of them are 36 by 70 inches or 48 by 48 inches. I try to go big.”

When she sold a piece, a red dot was displayed where it used to hang.

Two other artists were married couple Laurie and John Copeland, of Florida. For their debut at the show, they gave their work a distinctly Michigan touch.

“The most popular are the Petoskey Stones, which I just recently put on hair sticks,” Laurie Copeland said.

The Petoskey stones are Michigan’s state stone. The ones used by the Copelands were purchased in Michigan, and the couple took them home to Florida to polish.

“We tumbled them for three weeks using three different grits,” Laurie Copeland said.

John Copeland explained the different grits have varying textures ranging from coarse to very fine, which make the stones smooth and beautiful.

Known for her mixed media art, Agnes Rathonyi was a returning vendor and this year’s featured artist.

“This has been a great show,” Rathonyi said. “Very high-quality clients.”

Narozny, the showrunner, explained how the feature artist was selected.

“This is a juried event, (so) it has to catch the eye in two seconds,” she said. “It has to be an original piece — something that had not been seen before at this show or any other show across the county.”

To this end, Rathonyi crafted an allnew collection for the show, and won one of the show’s awards for excellence in mixed media.

Another highlight of the show was the youth art competition, where Oakland County kids ages 5-13 or grades K-8 competed. John Teal Crutchfield, a medal artist from Richmond, Va., served as the judge for the youth competition.

“What I have noticed is children today are not painting buildings, cities, equipment and products,” he said.

With all the ads that kids are exposed to today, he thought that would influence their art.

“No, children today are painting and doing lots of (artwork showing) animals and nature,” Crutchfield said. “They have a sub-

conscious desire to reconnect with nature.”

The winner of the youth art competition was Libby Katz, 7, awarded “Best in Show — Mixed Media.” She had two entries and won the grand prize of $100.

Another standout in the youth art competition was Olori Amen-Ra, age 8, for her paint-

ing that one judge described as “Picasso-esque.” Amen-Ra, who intends to continue being an artist when she grows up, described the joy art brings her.

“Painting makes me happy,” she said. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

CRIME WATCH

Man charged with assaulting brother

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 74-yearold West Bloomfield woman called police around 10:25 p.m. July 17 when her two adult sons allegedly wouldn’t stop fighting at the family’s home in the 5400 block of Centerbrook Drive.

Reportedly, the 48-year-old suspect punched his 53-year-old brother in the head repeatedly and threatened to kill him with a kitchen knife. Police arrested the younger brother.

The defendant was arraigned via Zoom. The magistrate issued a $20,000 personal bond with the condition that the defendant has no contact with his brother, and that he lives at a separate address while the case is adjudicated.

The suspect was released from police custody.

Roku fraud

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 72-yearold woman visited the West Bloomfield Po-

lice around 11:30 a.m. July 16 to report she had contacted a person she thought was a Roku technician, using a telephone number she found online.

The victim spoke to a man who claimed he was helping her with her device, but after ending the call, she was still having issues and received a notification from her bank regarding a $200 Apple gift card that she had not authorized.

After contacting the actual Roku support team at a different phone number, the victim realized she had been defrauded.

Road rage incident

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 56-yearold male motorist from Kenockee Township told West Bloomfield Police at 6:30 p.m. July 20 that a man had pointed a gun at him.

He said the two men had been involved in a road rage incident. Police located the suspect, who admitted to possessing a pistol and a concealed pistol license. He reportedly refused to admit pointing the firearm at the reporting party.

Threatened by father’s girlfriend

WEST BLOOMFIED — A West Bloomfield woman, 53, visited West Bloom-

field Police around 6 p.m. July 19 to report a threat regarding her 84-year-old father.

A voicemail message was left on the daughter’s phone from her father’s girlfriend, 56. Police say the woman left a veiled threat referencing a restaurant where someone was murdered.

The daughter said the voicemail was in direct response to her initiating an investiga-

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profit called The Heart of the Lakes Community, Inc. Many of its members live and work in Keego Harbor, and own and operate businesses there.

They have been fighting to preserve Roosevelt Elementary, which they see as a historic landmark in Keego Harbor, and part of the town’s identity.

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Roosevelt Elementary was the oldest operating school in Oakland County from

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1920 until it closed in June 2022 after part of a ceiling collapsed in an empty classroom.

Later, it was determined the ceiling had asbestos, according to the court’s written opinion. Students at Roosevelt Elementary were reassigned to other schools in the district.

In September 2023, the school board voted to implement an abatement plan for the asbestos and to have the building demolished. According to school officials, the building was unsafe and maintaining it would be irresponsible to taxpayers.

“This was not an easy decision,” said WBSD Superintendent Dania Bazzi. “It is no longer a safe or viable space for modern learning.”

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NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeal at their Regular Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: - Sicilia Appeal- 5681 Shore Drive (Side Yard Setback Variance for Installation of a Stand-By Generator and a Lot Coverage Variance for Construction of a Second Story Attached Deck)

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Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board

1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, August 4, 2025

2. Adoption of Ordinance PZR24-0004 to Amend the Zoning Map in Chapter 26 of the Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Code of Ordinances to Rezone Parcel #s 18-07-301-015 and 18-07-301-017 from R-15 One Family Residential District to PDD, Planned Development District

The above Synopsis and Ordinance shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations: (1) Offce of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org Debbie Binder Township Clerk

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She said the district remains committed to the students and their futures.

Members of HOTLC have a different view of the situation.

“It’s very disappointing, to say the least. The building is certainly worth saving. It’s a gorgeous building. It’s the center of our town,” said David Emerling, an HOTLC member who lives in Keego Harbor.

“It was decided by 12 people who don’t live in our town and nine people who don’t live in

the district,” he said. “They’re making a decision that will destroy history that can’t be recreated.”

The court case

In March 2024, HOTLC amended its complaint in Oakland County Circuit Court to include seven counts against the school board, including alleged violations of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act, among others.

See ROOSEVELT on page 22A

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAXES

The Charter Township of West Bloomfeld will hold a public hearing on the proposed 3.3056 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 2025.

The hearing will be held on Monday, September 08, 2025 at 6:00 PM, at the West Bloomfeld Township Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfeld, Michigan 48323.

The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identifed below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.

This notice is published by:

DEBBIE BINDER

West Bloomfeld Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfeld, MI 48323

(248) 451-4848

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“No one is doing it quite like we are in the league that we’re at,” said Jeff Tripoli, president of DMFC. “We’re going to create an atmosphere that attracts different talent. … Other players look around and say, ‘Wow.’”

That’s a crucial area of focus for Tripoli. He has lofty long-term goals for what the experience will be like at the DMFC.

“I envisioned something more around a campus, not necessarily a stadium,” Tripoli said. “A campus with significant training, open free soccer, and then from that, the best rise above, and we’ll give you a pathway to the team.”

Soccer is unique because it allows fans

to watch their teams rise through the ranks. DMFC is in its inaugural year, but the longterm goal is in place, and the people that start supporting the team now can follow along for the ride.

“(The goal) is a moonshot, and that’s OK. It’s being the first non-MLS team in this century to win the U.S. Open Cup,” Lubyansky said. “In the modern era, no one has done it. That is our goal. To demonstrate that this model can actually put something competitively together that will produce the best team in U.S. Soccer.”

DMFC will release its fall schedule in the coming days. To learn more about the DMFC, visit detroitmetrofc.com, and follow detroit.metro.fc on Instagram.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

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Judges Andrienne Young, Kristina Robinson Garrett and Randy Wallace heard arguments from both sides in the Michigan Court of Appeals on Feb. 5 in Detroit.

“The trial court correctly determined it lacked jurisdiction to invalidate the school board’s Sept. 18, 2023 decision to demolish Roosevelt because the plaintiffs failed to file their lawsuit within the 60-day limitation period,” stated the court.

The plaintiffs attempted to explain the filing delay.

According to Emerling, when the school board ruled to demolish Roosevelt Elementary, the board also stated it would inform HOTLC if any offers were received to purchase the building, at which point there would be further discussion.

“We thought as citizens the decision in September of 2023 was not quite final because they had promised us if offers were coming forward, they would discuss it with us,” Emerling said. “They never did. … When they voted in March 2024 for the companies that would do the demolition and remediation, that’s when we filed.”

Emerling said the chosen contractors were not discussed publicly, but “rubberstamped” by the board. This complaint was the first count in the case, alleging that the board violated the Open Meetings Act.

The judges disagreed with this conclusion, noting there were different opinions expressed by board members to delay or stop the demolition of Roosevelt Elementary.

“The board approved the lowest bids with a 4-2 vote. Therefore, the board did deliberate on the bids, and did not merely rubber-stamp,” the court stated. “(The board) held a study session and a board meeting at which it heard comments from the public. No evidence indicates that any deliberations or decisions were made behind closed doors.”

The next three counts were also allega-

tions that the board violated the Open Meetings Act, but the judges decided those allegations were unfounded or irrelevant, as well.

Other allegations

The fifth count alleged that the district violated the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, by charging an “unreasonable and excessive” fee for records.

Plaintiff Christian Sonneville submitted a FOIA request to the district in January 2024. Sonneville was allegedly told it would cost him nearly $7,800 to copy the materials. He was also reportedly told that the district would need a 50% deposit. As an alternative to copying, he was offered to review the documents in person.

The judges found this allegation irrelevant.

“Count V is unrelated to preventing the demolition of Roosevelt, the purpose for which the plaintiffs sought the preliminary injunction. Therefore, stopping the demolition of Roosevelt during the pendency of this case was unnecessary with respect to a FOIA claim,” the court stated.

The sixth count sought injunctive relief under the Michigan Environmental Protection Agency since the district’s own experts had determined that demolition could pollute the air, causing asbestos exposure above normal levels.

Meanwhile, the seventh count sought a declaratory judgment that demolition without proper asbestos abatement would constitute a negligent nuisance.

The court required the plaintiffs to show evidence supporting these claims that

the defendants’ conduct was likely to “pollute, impair or destroy the air, water or other natural resources or the public trust in these resources.”

The judges said the plaintiffs had failed to prove this, and that their claims were speculative.

“The mere apprehension of future injury or damage cannot be the basis for injunctive relief,” the court stated, citing prior case law.

Following the decision, members of HOTLC said the fight is not over. As for the district, officials said no date has been set for the demolition, as of press time.

“We will work with our abatement and demolition contractors to ensure all applicable guidelines are followed,” Bazzi said.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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tage art and pretty much everything in the gallery is old and most of the artists have passed away,” owner Ron Povlich said.

Povlich works with a wide variety of older and younger customers. He previously did online sales before but, due to the cost of shipping and other sales factors, he found that it was not profitable.

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being scammed,” Moore told her.

The senior citizen was very appreciative and grateful.

Rebecca Ulinski was standing behind the woman in line and posted what happened on social media. She said the woman looked so relieved and was so thankful.

“How it usually works is (scammers) get you once, and they get you over and over again,” Moore said. “They were probably just testing her to see if one (gift card) would go through, and then they would have gotten her for everything they could.”

Theresa Rich, the mayor of Farmington Hills, saw the post on social media and went to the Walgreens store to meet Moore herself. She lauded his leadership and bravery, telling him, “You are such a symbol of good things in our society.”

Moore and Ulinski were invited to the Aug. 11 Farmington Hills City Council meeting, where they both received certificates of recognition for their kind and selfless behavior.

Moore has been with Walgreens for

“This is a very funny market,” Povlich said. “You can’t tell online if something is real. I mean, it can look like a painting but in fact when you get it, it’s either a print, a very good lithograph print laid onto a canvas, embellished with clear paint strokes to make it look like a real painting, whereas people who come in here, they really want to put their hands on it and see it and know what they’re getting.”

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

more than three years, and he has served at the Farmington Hills location for about six months.

All Walgreen employees are trained to do what Moore did.

“We watch out for all of our customers, not just the elderly,” said Jenny Reckovic, the store manager at Walgreens. “I am very proud of him. He has made the store Happyville.”

The manager said people were coming into the store smiling and looking for Moore, recognizing him from the publicity online.

She also warned how scams are more popular during holidays and graduation time when people are looking for money. She said the most susceptible people include seniors and those who aren’t tech savvy.

“Be careful if people call and say, ‘You owe the IRS this amount of money,’ or (they say) ‘Your grandkids are in jail, and you need to give us this gift card for the bail.’ Normally, they are targeting these kinds of people,” Reckovic said. “And we (Walgreens employees) ask questions and will intervene, when we see fit.”

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“I wanted them to be on a professional stage with a professional crew and lighting,” Collins said of the high school bands.

As an educator and touring musician himself, Collins is always meeting other musicians and encountering new talent. He also continues to have an open submission process for festival artists from February to June, to find musicians who weren’t on his radar.

Audiences will hear jazz veterans and newer artists on the same stages. Collins said he’s always interested in established artists who continue to evolve and try new things, as well as exemplary artists who aren’t as well known yet.

“We really want to celebrate the idea of legacy and this art form that is living and breathing — it’s not a museum piece,” Collins said. “The Detroit Jazz Festival is about the art form of yesterday, today and tomorrow, and we go to great lengths to (reflect that).”

The festival begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 29 with Dr. Valade’s Brass Band featuring Shannon Powell. The traditional New Orleansstyle brass band’s name pays tribute to the late Gretchen Valade, a philanthropist and businesswoman from Grosse Pointe Farms whose lifelong love of jazz led her to rescue the festival when it was on the verge of collapse circa 2005, leading her to be nicknamed the “Angel of Jazz.” Her private foundation, the Gretchen C. Valade Endowment for the Arts, continues to provide funding for the festival. Valade died Dec. 30, 2022, at the age of 97.

Keeping the DJF free was one of Valade’s goals, but putting on a free festival isn’t cheap. Collins said it costs about $4.5 million to $5 million annually to produce the DJF. That’s why corporate sponsorships and

donations of any amount are always needed. VIP festival tickets are a way to support the event while enjoying special seating and hospitality. Collins said an audit this year found that 85 cents of every dollar donated goes directly into festival programming.

The festival — which attracts visitors from around the world — brings roughly $30 million worth of economic development to Detroit over four days, Collins said.

Those who can’t attend in person can watch a free festival livestream via the DJF website, which drew almost 2 million unique viewers in 38 countries last year, Collins said.

For a full festival schedule or more about donation opportunities, visit detroitjazzfest.org.

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23. Green side

24. Accustom

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27. The N of U.S.N.A.

28. Move smoothly

29. Mister in Madrid

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56. Don McLean: “A long, long time ____...”