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ForestParkReview.com Vol. 106, No. 23
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REVIEW
Grad’s road trip PAGE 5
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JUNE 7, 2023
Centuries & Sleuths owner to retire after 33 years in business Hopes to sell bookstore to a local owner who will keep it a community institution
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Walk a K for Mr. K Students celebrate beloved teacher. STORY ON PAGE 6
By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter
As the Review was wrapping up its interview with Centuries & Sleuths bookstore owner August “Augie” Aleksy, a regular customer walked in. Aleksy, the customer and this reporter spent the next 10 or so minutes diving into Eastern European history and how it connects to contemporary politics, delving into fine details, before Aleksy’s wife, Tracy, called him to remind him that it was closing time. This kind of interaction, Aleksy reflected (before politely ushering the Review out the door) was what has made Centuries & Sleuths special. He always wanted the store to be a place where people could come in and have discussions and make connections. As Aleksy prepares to retire PROVIDED
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John Rice: Tom Holmes: Think we can’t reduce gun Credibility has to be violence? Think again earned … the hard way PAGE 15
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