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District would use bond funds to ‘reimagine’ Novi High School, update playgrounds

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

The Novi Community School District has put a $425 million bond proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot.

If approved, the funds would be

used to modernize the high school and all the playgrounds at the elementary schools, among other things.

“I think I am most excited about the opportunity to reimagine our high school,” said Ben Mainka, Novi Com-

The Novi Community School District plans to install playgrounds such as this one at Novi Meadows at all elementary schools within the district if the bond passes on Nov. 4.

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DIWALI FEST SET TO SHINE LIGHT ON INDIAN CULTURE

BY CHARITY MEIER

Asians and a big percentage of that is Indians too.”

Gurumurthy said that it is imThe city of Novi will be shining portant for people to immerse themsome light on the holiday of Diwali selves in other cultures so that they this year with a short festival high- can learn from each other. lighting the culture and traditions of Diwali is a major holiday celIndia from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at ebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and the Novi Civic Center.

NOVI C Buddhists. It is a celebrationON of light “It’s the perfect thing to do,” and new beginnings that takes place City Councilwoman Priya Guru- Building over a five-day period every year.

Tomorrow, Together Over past years, worked See DIWALI on page 11A murthy said,2“because we have 30% alongside my council colleagues Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Novi to: City Council and staff will be performing an Indian cultural dance at Diwali Fest.

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“We can do it!” Rosie Fran, 103, does the traditional Rosie the Riveter pose in her Chesterfield Township home Oct. 10.

Community gathers to support breast cancer patients, research

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

A large crowd gathered at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Oct. 4 for Rock Out for Pink Out, which raised money for breast cancer patients and research.

The event featured a free high-energy performance by the Love Junkies, a Detroit party band, and was the fourth of eight planned stops for the Novi Police Department’s annual Pink Cruiser fundraising See PINK on page 23A

Messages of hope and support for breast cancer patients are written on the vehicle.

FRANCES MAURO MASTERS IS 103

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ROYAL OAK — The image of Frances Mauro Masters, 103, of Chesterfield Township, will be immortalized as the symbol of the Greatest Generation’s homefront workers when a bronze statue made in her likeness as a Rosie the Riveter will be added Nov. 11 to the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak. Mauro Masters, better known as “Rosie Fran,” grew up in Detroit during the Great Depression. As one of five children born to Italian immigrants, she was taught the value of hard work to support not just herself, but her family. When she graduated from high school in 1940, her first priority was to find a job to help support her family.

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courses to learn to use a comptometer, Mauro Masters learned of a job at the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant.

“I had two brothers in the service, and my future husband, he joined the Marines at 17, and I thought, ‘I want to work to help win the war,’” she said of her reason to apply.

Mauro Masters and her two sisters, Angeline and Josephine, were all hired on the spot for the plant. She said they all worked in different departments, as they were not allowed to work together.

“Out of the three of us, I was the only riveter. They worked in small parts, but I was the only riveter,” Mauro Masters said. “I worked in small parts for the wing (of B-24 Liberators), on a press, riveting.”

Mauro Masters worked at the plant for the duration of the war. She said her greatest challenge with the position was actually getting to the plant.

She recalled having to take a streetcar from her family’s Detroit home near the city airport to downtown Detroit, and then caught a bus similar to a Greyhound bus that was privately owned by Ford Motor Co. and was sent for the Rosies. She said it took well over an hour for her to get there.

“It took us an hour to get there and an hour to get back, and a lot of us slept on the bus. Thank God for my mother having supper ready for us,” she said. “We would just go to work and come home. We didn’t go out because we had to get up early in the morning to go to work. We worked six days, sometimes seven days.”

Mauro Masters said that she worked eight hours a day. She would have to be there at 6 a.m. and said she got up very early to catch the bus, but said she liked it because she was able to go part of the way to work with her father, who worked at Eastern Market.

She said she had very little training when she started working at the plant. The employees had approximately one hour of training and then were on their own.

“No training. No. Just you do it this way and do it that way. When I was on the press, some of the rivets got crooked and you had

to drill the rivets out and start over and put new rivets in,” she said. “I never complained, never made a mistake; I just did what they told me to do.”

The position at the plant paid $1 an hour. She said they were given a check each week, which she gave to her mom to help pay for their family house and expenses. She recalled that the house provided shelter for many family members who were in need, as money was hard to come by and they were the only ones that had a house.

“We didn’t keep any allowance,” she said.

Her son, John O’Brien, said he only found out about 20 years ago that his mom was a Rosie the Riveter.

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The Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, in partnership with the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, Hinoki Foundation and visitors from Shimane University in Japan, will host a Japanese Yokai Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Whole Meeting Room.

Yokai are supernatural beings from Japanese folklore. The event will feature themed crafts and a performance by Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group. For more information, visit novilibrary.org.

Library to celebrate 65th anniversary The Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, will mark 65 years of service to the community from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 with a drop-in celebration. The event will include a live band, a selfie wall, displays of the library’s history, and a chance to meet the library staff, board members, Friends of the Library, and historical commission volunteers. Welcoming remarks will begin at 1:15 p.m. For more information, visit novilibrary. org/65years.

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Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi, will hold a night hike and discussion of folklore from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. According to Tollgate Farm, the night plays a large role in traditional folklore. The discussion will include myths, legends and spirits of the night. Tickets cost $14 per person ages 3 and older. For more information or to register, go to canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-EventCalendar/night-hikes-on-the-farm.

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MADDIE HAD A LITTLE LAMB Maddie, the ewe at Michigan State University Tollgate Farm, welcomed a little lamb. Mouse, a male Dorper lamb, was born at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. Dorper lambs are a combination of Blackhead Persian and Dorset Horn lambs.

According to a press release from Tollgate, they grow very quickly, so those who would like to see a tiny lamb should hurry to the farm located at 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi. The picture shows Mouse at Tollgate Farm’s Pumpkinfest Oct. 4.

PORTIONS OF ELLA MAE POWER PARK CLOSED Parts of Ella Mae Power Park, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, are closed for reconstruction. This includes the playgrounds, the south parking lot, fields 5 and 6, and pathways. They will remain closed for several weeks, according to the Novi city website.

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Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44175 W. 12 Mile Road, has gone sensory-friendly with its annual trick-or-treat event. The shopping and entertainment area will host a sensory-friendly trick or treat from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in conjunction with Blossom Children’s Center, which is located near Dick’s Sporting Goods. They will hand out candy from a small group of vendor booths. The event will feature a sensory tent, face painting, crafts and more. Costumes are optional. Families will also be able to take a trackless train ride around the parking lot..

The venue will also host a traditional trick or treat from 1 to 4 p.m. that day.

Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner The Fireside Grill & Patio restaurant at the Suburban Collection Showplace is hosting a Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner on Oct. 30. Attendees will be part of the storyline. Tickets cost $70 and include admission, a three-course dinner, an alcoholic beverage, and a soft beverage. For more information, visit suburbanshowplace.com.

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Novi residents to choose City Council members, vote on bond In the Novi Note’s coverage area, voters will decide whether or not to implement a school bond proposal and select candidates for mayor and City Council on Nov. 4. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. The answers are printed verbatim. Profile forms were not sent to candidates who are running unopposed.

Novi Mayor

One candidate is running unopposed for a two-year term.

Justin Fischer

Running unopposed.

Novi City Council

Seven candidates are running for three four-year terms.

Joe Bertera

Age: 53 Occupation: Realtor Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: 25 years Online campaign information: facebook. com/people/Joe-Bertera-Elect-to-NoviCity-Council/61573867090591/ Education: BBA Eastern Michigan University concentration in Accounting Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: I’ve lived in Novi for 25 years and watched it grow and change — but one thing hasn’t: Every city council member lives south of I-96 in a concentrated area. With Novi’s continued growth, the at-large voting system is outdated Bertera and unfair. It’s time for district-based voting so every neighborhood — north, south, east, and west — has a real voice. Residents must come first. Government should serve the residents, not silence them.

Toby D. Brazwell

Age: 51 Occupation: District Manager for an Insurance company; Motivational Speaker Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: 5 years Online campaign information: www.tobyfornovi.com Education: Bachelors in Criminology (Ohio State University) Previously and currently held elected offices: NA Top goals: My top goals for Novi are to strengthen our infrastructure while protecting green spaces, ensure affordable housing and opportunities for all residents, and keep our community’s voice at the center

of every decision. Through my NOVI vision — Next Generation, Opportunity, Voice, and Innovation — I will champion inclusive growth, support small businesses, and promote Brazwell sustainable development that keeps Novi thriving for families today and tomorrow.

rooted in smart, sustainable growth. This includes integrating environmental sustainability into city practices, from planning to park preservation. I will keep listening to residents Gurumurthy and working collaboratively to build tomorrow, together.

and wetlands through property acquisition, development planning and enforcing our woodlands and wetlands ordinances.

Our city has great services; however, they come at a cost. Continue to provide needed services, while ensuring a fiscally responsible budget, keeping our debt and City taxes the lowest possible.

Jonathan Gold

Aaron Martinez

Age: 32 Occupation: Attorney Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: Lifelong resident (32 years) Online campaign information: AaronForNovi.com Education: J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law B.A., Michigan State University Previously and currently held elected offices: No public elected offices Top goals: My goal is to help build a Novi that is Safe, Connected, Sustainable, and Inclusive for generations to come. That means strong oversight of the City’s Public Safety Bond, deeper resident engagement, responsible development, and holding utilities accountable. I’m focused Martinez on practical results that improve people’s lives — from public safety and infrastructure to transparency and responsive local government.

Age: 66 Occupation: Senior Software Engineer/ Tech Lead Accurate Technologies Inc. Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: 40 years Online campaign information: votebriansmith.com Education: BS Industrial Engineering, General Motors Institute Previously and currently held elected offices: Novi City Council 2021-current.

Top goals: • Create Sustainability Master Plan, take actions to improve our environment.

• Implement Active Mobility Plan to make Novi safer and more connected for non-motorized transit.

• Ensure new public Smith safety buildings are built to high environmental standards, and adaptable to future needs.

• Work with developers to preserve greenspace, and buy land for preservation and parks when possible.

• Continue to pass responsible budgets.

• Work with DTE to improve service.

• Get high speed fiber broadband to all residents.

Age: 56 Occupation: Project Manager Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: 20 years Online campaign information: Jonathangoldforcouncil.com Education: Degree work at Miami of Ohio University Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: Novi is a great place to live. We must fight hard to keep our city’s infrastructure sound and being maintained on a regular schedule. Power, and water are key resources to the residents and we must hold accountable the companies and organizaGold tions that providing them.

Businesses without reliable power and internet will not stay, and residents, paying increase after increase in their utility, cable, and internet bills aren’t getting the service they deserve.

Priya Gurumurthy

Age: 47 Occupation: IT Director Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: 6+ years Online campaign information: www.priyafornovi.com Education: Master’s degree in computer science Bachelor’s degree in computer science Previously and currently held elected offices: Novi City Council: 2023 to Present Top goals: I am committed to providing Novi’s public safety teams with the resources they need to protect our community, while fostering a better quality of life for older adults through enhanced services.

I will continue building a long-term vision for Novi — fiscally responsible and

Ed Roney

Age: 65 Occupation: Retired Municipality of residence: Novi For how long: 40 Years Online campaign information: www.facebook.com/ewroney Education: BS in Economics, MBA with concentrations on International Business and Entrepreneurship Previously and currently held elected offices: None elected.

Top goals: Properly fund and staff all our public Roney safety operations, always putting the safety and welfare of our residents as the highest priority. Work to preserve and protect the City’s woodlands

Brian Smith

Novi Community School District Bond Proposal

Shall Novi Community School District, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($425,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: erecting additions to, remodeling, including security improvements to, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings; erecting school buildings and school support build-

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munity School District superintendent.

“Over time, our high school has had some additions that have been placed on (it) based on the growing district size. So, we have had more additions that have been added to the building in response and in reaction to growth, but we haven’t actually stepped back and said, ‘OK, we need a significant chunk of money to really think about how all of those additions over the past 20-30 years work together and make the building viable for the next 20 years.’”

Mainka said that the current high school building is “very cut up”. He said it is difficult to navigate. He said there are many closed hallways that make it easy to get lost.

Many of the classrooms don’t have windows, and there are some classrooms that have heating and cooling issues. He said that all those things can be addressed if the bond is passed.

“Essentially, it is a very affordable way, actually, to be able to deliver a new high school to our community. Even though we are going to keep a lot of the bones, a lot of the infrastructure of the building, we are going to be able to rethink how they all work together for the needs of our community and for the needs of our students.”

He said they are realizing they don’t have technical classrooms, and a lot of the technology they would like to have available to the students. He said they would also like to provide more natural light and a space for kids to collaborate, similar to that which is available to students at Novi Meadows.

“We are really excited about being on the cutting edge and thinking about how we elevate the excellence that we have had in this district for a long time and take it to the next level,” Mainka said.

The bond would levy an estimated 2.04 mills in 2026 ($2.04 for every $1,000 of taxable property value), which is the same as

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residents have currently been paying for the previous bond measure that most notably brought forth a new Novi Meadows building.

“It’s the same tax rate, which is 6.75 mills, and that rate was actually reduced. In 2019 the district actually pursued a quarter reduction; it used to be 7 mills,” Mainka said.

This means that the 30-year proposal would not generate a tax rate increase, if passed.

“So the easiest way to explain it is even though the tax rate stays the same, your property value both in quantity and in overall value is growing,” Mainka said. “So, if you can hold that rate the same, you are still able to generate this pot of money because it is based on a bigger number.”

This would be the second major bond measure residents have passed in the last four months. In the August primary election, voters approved a $120 million bond for new public safety facilities, technology and equipment.

Mainka said he does not believe that will sway voters away from approving the bond for the district.

“When it comes to the schools, I think it’s also a priority to make sure that we’re maintaining our buildings, that we’re creating the best possible venues for our children to come into school every day. And those things are supportive of each other, but in terms of fear of will somebody say, ‘I voted for the public safety, but I’m not going to vote for the schools,’ I don’t know what people are thinking related to how they’re going to vote, but I think that they see these two things as vital parts of what makes our community great,” Mainka said.

According to Mainka, people’s top investment is typically in their home, and typically, passing school millages and school performance improve home equity. He said that historically, NCSD has been very successful and that it has increased the value and desire of people to live in Novi.

“We think people will probably see this mills ($2.04 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a - 0- mills net increase over the prior year’s levy. The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is thirty (30) years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be required to retire this bond debt is 3.52 mills ($3.52 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation).

(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)

investment in our school system as the next evolution of where our district is going — setting us up for the future,” Mainka said.

Kaija Juszak said her daughter, who is a junior at the high school, probably will graduate before any changes could be made by the bond if it passes. However, she said she supports the bond.

“I’m definitely for the bond,” said Juszak.“It keeps the education level high and allows them to do the things they want to do, and there’s some things that need to be done. So, I think they should be.”

If the bond passes, some smaller projects could begin as early as this winter. Larg-

er projects would begin in the spring.

According to Mainka, every student will feel the positive effects of the bond measure within the first two years.

He said that the construction at the high school will also provide students interested in architecture and or construction a chance to intern with the contractor, Christman Construction.

“They will get to see firsthand how these trades actually impact the community that they are working in. That will be a really cool thing as well,” Mainka said.

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It commemorates the victory of light over darkness — good over evil.

“Since we are living in this diverse community here in the city of Novi, just how we learn about other cultures, it is important that other cultures learn about us as well,” said Manisha Rathod, of the Diwali committee. “I think we all know a little bit about each other’s culture, but I think that this would be a great way for them to know how we do it, why we do it, why is it important for us, and I would say that is the most important thing and that’s what we are trying to bring together so that it will be a good learning experience for everyone and to enjoy the festivities along with us.”

The celebration will begin with Mayor Justin Fischer lighting the diya, a lamp that represents new beginnings, at 5:45 p.m.

At 6:30 p.m., cultural performances will begin and last for just over an hour.

The dancing will begin with a performance from the “leaders of light,” which consists of Fischer, the City Council and City Manager Victor Cardenas.

“That is going to be a great kickoff and I feel that is an amazing showcase of how we

are all coming together to celebrate from the city as well,” Gurumurthy said.

The festival is designed to show the cultures and traditions in each of the different regions of India.

“The thing is India is such a big country. North, south, east and west, we all celebrate it differently,” Rathod said.

According to Rathod, everything from the food to the dancing will represent the different regions of India.

“Every region celebrates it differently, but it is basically good over evil, lightness over darkness, new beginnings and food, family, community,” Rathod said.

“Every Indian celebrates it differently, but the key concept is the same and we exchange a lot of sweets and snacks,” Gurumurthy said.

Throughout the festival a video montage by Dhruv Rathod, a sophomore at Novi High School, on “The Significance of Diwali” will be played every 15 minutes.

Many Indian food vendors and retail businesses will be on hand as well.

The event will conclude with an elaborate fireworks display that will be conducted by the Fire Department from the softball field behind the Civic Center.

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LEFT: Peak Physique co-owners Lissa and Nick Pietrykowski pose in their gym. Peak Physique is located at 1071 E. Long Lake Road, in Troy.

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t’s easy to be active in the summer heat, but in the winter, it can sometimes feel like there are fewer opportunities to get out and continue moving. As the temperature outside finally begins to drop, it’s important to remain active.

The good news is that these days there are plenty of resources to help people of all ages get out of the house during the cold months. In the metro Detroit area, there’s everything from indoor classes and leagues to full-blown gyms with trainers.

“It’s very important to move your body… from someone that’s 20 to someone that’s 80,” Peak Physique of Troy co-owner Nick Pietrykowski said. “And one of the biggest things that we try and do is make sure the client is not making this a chore.”

Peak Physique of Troy offers not just personal trainers, but life coaches to help you get the most out of each and every day all year round.

Taking care of your body year-round also goes beyond just physical benefits. It’s a great way to improve your mental health during days that may be cold and dark.

“I feel like that’s the biggest thing when you get into winter — the mental health aspect of it,” Pietrykowski said. “We’re sitting more, we don’t want to go outside. As winter hits we still need blood flow and oxygen.”

Age shouldn’t stop anyone from accomplishing this, either. If anything, it’s even more important to continue getting out as often as possible as a senior. The health benefits will be rewarding and noticeable.

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It’s been open for less than two months but HERS Zakka Market and Onezo Café (known as Zakka) in Novi are building a strong brand for a growing base of customers.

The market opened on September 6 and operates seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Zakka’s literal translation from Japanese is “miscellaneous everyday goods”, and that’s exactly what customers can expect in this unique store.

Zakka stocks the most popular Asian snacks and drinks, such as viral Fruit-shaped Ice cream to consumer products like reliable kitchen wares and home goods. Those looking for something unique can find charming, quirky, design-forward items such as stationeries, keychains and toys. Zakka also carries a selection of tea and herbal drinks for our more health-conscious customers.

The owners decided to open the market in Novi because it’s truly home to them. All of the market’s owners either live or work in this area and have always felt connected to the people “and neighborhoods here,” said Manager Jakie Wu. “Novi has a strong sense of community, with many families, students, and young professionals who support local businesses and value spaces that bring people together,” he said.

The market offers an environment that is both welcoming and accessible — somewhere customers can stop by on a walk or bike ride or meet up with friends after school or work. Located among an array of Northville and Novi schools makes Zakka an ideal place for students or teacher to visit throughout the week.

“We saw an opportunity to build something that reflects that spirit — a cozy, family-friendly space where people can enjoy good drinks, discover unique goods, and feel at home,” Wu said.

While Zakka primarily caters to retail customers, it also provides wholesale services to local restaurants and cafés. Visitors can enjoy a cozy space where families, students, and neighbors can enjoy our drinks, explore unique goods, and feel part of the community. That includes a reading nook stocked with books that customers can enjoy.

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“Try to include things that you’ll enjoy doing, because you’ll be more apt to do them,” Madison Heights Active Adult Center supervisor Jennifer Cowan said. “I think if you take the winter off it’s going to be really difficult, in the spring, to get back up and do the things you want to do.”

The Madison Heights Active Adult Center hosts a multitude of activities in the winter. Not only are there classes and groups meeting all the time, but the location also offers a free exercise equipment room and an indoor walking path so that you can use the center even if you can’t make a class.

“One of our guiding mindsets here is that the longer you stay active, the longer you’re able to do things on your own and remain independent, the longer you can stay in your home, and you can continue to do the things you want to do. I think it all connects,” Cowan said.

There are so many health benefits to working out as a senior, but a full-blown workout plan isn’t necessarily required to reap those benefits. There are tons of activities offered in the area that simply get the

blood pumping a little bit and provide an excuse to see others.

“We have a ton of different classes like yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, line dancing, and ballroom dancing, too,” said Matthew Dubinsky, the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center’s senior coordinator. “It’s yearround, so they can be consistent at it. We can keep people moving all year.”

The center is also doing balance classes through the Macomb County Health Department and has done classes that teach people how to shop for healthier meals, too.

These places are more than just workout spots. They have become pillars of the community where everyone is safe, welcome and encouraged to socialize all yearround.

“They come to the senior center and it’s not just doing yoga or a fitness class.

It’s really the mental stimulation part of it, too,” Dubinsky said. “I think that’s one of the best parts of it.”

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LEFT: The custom paint on a 1960 Buick LeSabre is eye-catching as spectators walk around Jammin’ at the Junction Sept. 27 in Roseville.

BELOW: Even model cars were on display.

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hen it comes to metro Detroit car shows, the camaraderie between gearheads is on display as much as the classic cars.

Checking under the hoods of hot rods while sharing stories of drag racing back in the day is how car buffs bond over their vintage rides.

Scott Fritts cruised on over to at least 10 classic car shows this past summer.

“It’s just hanging out with the guys talking about how much money we put into our cars,” said Fritts, who owns a blue 2017 Ford Mustang. “We’ll talk for hours on end to other people. It’s just relaxing. Family and friends stop by.”

On Sept. 27, the Auburn Hills resident attended the Jammin’ at the Junction classic car show in Roseville with co-worker Bill Burke and his son, Ryan Burke. Jammin’ at the Junction is an annual event that the Roseville Downtown Development Authority hosts on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road. Car buffs displayed their souped-up vehicles, customized motorcycles and more.

“It’s a local event so I don’t have to go far for it,” said Bill Burke, a Roseville resident and owner of a 1979 Plymouth Arrow, which he calls his Poison Arrow. “We like to see what other people have done to their cars.”

The trio is always tinkering in their garages to make the cars their own.

“We’re guys that don’t buy it from the factory,” Fritts said.

“We change everything,” Bill Burke said.

“We put our own personal preferences and what we like,” said Ryan Burke, of Shelby Township.

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ABOVE: Janet Bartello, at the Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show, holds the seventh first-place award she has won this year. Her 1959 hot pink Ford Thunderbird is always a car show favorite.

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low Run, ‘Oh, thank you, Ma.’ Because she worked her whole life when we were kids,” O’Brien said.

He said he found out when he and his brother took their mother to Willow Run after seeing an ad in the newspaper that they were opening up the plant to show the planes.

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They would also like to see younger generations carry on the classic car tradition, something that seems to be missing.

Over at another spot at Jammin’ at the Junction, Chris Mielke and his wife, Ada Mielke, of Roseville; their uncle, John Mielke, of St. Clair Shores; and friend Larry Roberson, of Clinton Township, spent the day taking in the car culture.

Although Roberson doesn’t have a classic car, “I just hang out with the guys. I’m here with good people. There are different walks of life but a common ground around here.”

“We sit back and have a good time,” John Mielke said.

“I like the old school cars. It brings back nostalgia,” said Ada Mielke, owner of a 1994 Ford Mustang GT convertible. “I like the sounds, the rumbles, the smell of the old gas.”

Chris Mielke’s dad, Ken Mielke, who was John’s brother, owned a red 1965 Plymouth Barracuda and was always at Jammin’ at the Junction. Ken died in 2021, but his family kept up the tradition of attending car shows.

“He won a trophy his last year here, and two months later he was gone,” John Mielke said. “He did all the work in his garage, including painting it.”

Ken Mielke was an influence on his son, Chris.

“I was born into cars. I started building my first Jeep at 14,” Chris Mielke said.

“I still own it. I was literally brought up at the old Mount Clemens race track. My mom took cotton out of the blanket into our ears because it was so loud.”

On Sept. 28, the good vibes carried over to the 25th annual Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warren, which drew car fans and church members who volunteered to help with the show. Co-Presidents Ron Ratzow and Fred Birchard welcomed the crowd. Birchard

then she told her friends and they all took my mom and swept her away. I said to my brother, ‘What the heck is going on? What is this big deal?’ Well, as time went on we learned.

We recognized that mom built these planes that were used in the war,” O’ Brien said.

Mauro Masters said she doesn’t know why she never told her kids, but she was proud of it. However, she didn’t think it was as important as some things her family members had done during the war, such as her two brothers, one of whom, Salvatore Mauro, was killed during the Battle of the Bulge. However, now she realizes her work during the war was very important. owns three classic cars: a 1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe street rod, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird and a 1966 Ford Mustang.

“We love trying to bring people together that enjoy cars,” Birchard said. “We’re like golfers. Golfers do anything to play golf.

We do anything to play with a car, old cars particularly. We have cars from 1929 in the club, a ’32 Ford, a dozen or more prewar cars.”

“We have about 15 to 20 members in our car club. Half of them are members of the church,” Ratzow said. “Our whole purpose of the club is to let people have the opportunity to know Jesus.”

Ratzow, of Harrison Township, loves to bring his two-door 1935 Ford Sedan street rod to shows as well as his 1983 Chevrolet Malibu station wagon, which he modified so it resembled a Chevrolet El Camino. One of his favorite cars was his 1956 two-door Lincoln Premiere hardtop.

“I wish I wouldn’t have gotten rid of it,” he said.

Randy Stier, who owns a 1966 Ford Mustang fastback, also made it out to the Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show.

“I’m 78 and I’ve been doing this since I was 16,” the Warren resident said. “Car shows every weekend. I run into people I haven’t seen in a while. Car guys are good guys. Someone will show up with jumper cables or whatever you need.”

Madison Heights resident Paul Christlieb — who owns a 2007 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition — attended the Holy Cross Classic Cruisers show for the first time this year.

“It’s awesome. The camaraderie is great,” he said. “You can walk out here and talk to anybody. If you have a problem, they come and help.”

Pretty soon the car shows will end until 2026.

“That is the time to work on them,” Christlieb said. “The cars get done in the fall and winter for next year.”

The Holy Cross Classic Cruisers has two shows every year: a blessing of the rides in the spring and a car show every fall.

“Now I always tell my friends when they ask what she did in the war, I say, ‘She killed Hitler,’” O’Brien said.

The job not only enabled her to help with the war effort, but also provided her with a skill that would grow into a career for her. Her first husband died young, at 40, leaving her with three young children. But unlike many other single mothers, Mauro Masters was able to get a job at the Chrysler plant as a riveter in an era when the factory jobs were a male-dominated profession, thanks to her experience as a Rosie the Riveter.

“It opened up the workforce for women,” O’Brien said.

“It was interesting, very interesting,” she said of her experience.

During the war, the plant produced more than 8,000 planes. Mauro Masters said they made one plane per hour.

She said she got to see President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he toured the plant.

She also noted that Marilyn Monroe and Betty White were also Rosies.

“Marilyn Monroe was a riveter in California. A lot of people didn’t know about that,” Mauro Masters said. “But one of the presidents discovered her, and I said, ‘Well, why didn’t they come and get me?’ That was my joke.”

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Bette Kenward, the Michigan director for the American Rosie the Riveter Association, said that Monroe was a Rosie, the collective term for the women who worked on the home front in the factories, but was actually a spray painter.

When the war ended, Mauro Masters said it was announced over the loudspeaker that it would be their last day of work, but they were allowed to finish their shift.

The memorial in Royal Oak at Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. at 13 Mile Road, is being commissioned in segments as the statues are funded. It will have a statue to represent all the different groups that helped to win the war. Mauro Masters’ likeness will be the second statue. The first is of Joe, a soldier. The memorial is being placed in the park where a group of trees were grown from acorns that were given to the U.S. by the British as a thank-you for American efforts in winning the war.

“They say the Royal Oaks in England saved the monarchy, so it was kind of a tribute to that,” said Judith Maten, a member of the memorial’s board of directors.

The acorns were nurtured by the Detroit Zoo until they could be planted in the

park in an oval shape, and the memorial is designed to fit into the oval.

Maten said that Mauro Masters has been involved in the memorial from the beginning and was a natural choice to be the likeness for the statue.

“She has just been kind of the face of the homefront for us. It’s not that we haven’t had other Rosies involved, but Rosie Fran has always been there,” Maten said.

“The thing that strikes us whenever we talk to the World War II veterans or the homefront workers is their humility — the idea that they would do it all over again if they had to,” She said.

Mauro Masters said that she just likes to work and would gladly take a job even now if it were offered to her.

“I would do it again. I would. I want to work. It’s in my blood, I think,” Mauro Masters said.

The board is still working to raise funds to complete the memorial, which is estimated to cost $2.5 million to $3 million. Each statue costs about $100,000 and the black granite wall costs about $300,000. The memorial board is still raising money for one piece of the plane panel for the Rosie Fran statue. The piece that they still need to commission is expected to cost $30,000. To donate to the memorial, visit michiganww2memorial.org or email John Maten at john.maten@michigan ww2memorial.org.

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“There were plenty of fall festivals and things to go to, but I like the idea of the charity and being outside,” said Michele Wolfe, of Wixom. “I had not been here (to the event). It was very nice.”

Wolfe said she liked how well-organized the event was and that there were many fun things to do.

“I actually just came to dance, because it was going to be the last of the outdoor concerts, and most other ones are shut down already,” said Jim Sunko, of Northville.

Wolfe and Sunko said the band also drew them to the event, as they had seen the Love Junkies perform several times before and enjoyed it.

“Everyone in the Love Junkies’ organization and our families have been affected by breast cancer/cancer in general. So, that opportunity certainly touched us in a personal way as well. They say music unites, it heals, and it raises awareness. Given the opportu-

nity to do just that, there was no hesitation on our part,” Johnny Allen, lead singer of the Love Junkies, said in a text about participating in Rock Out for Pink Out. The Pink Car fundraising campaign is spearheaded by Novi Police Department clerk Kim Kleimola, a breast cancer survivor.

She said her goal this year is to raise $15,000.

Kleimola attends all the events and often shares her story with others. Wolfe said her conversation with Kleimola was her favorite part of the event.

“I was quite touched by that and moved that she really is just helping other people by telling her story. It’s so nice and it really touched my heart too, all the work she was doing,” Wolfe said.

Kleimola said that so many people have been participating in the event each year that this year, instead of a Ford Explorer, the department had a larger Chevrolet Tahoe wrapped in pink to allow for more space for the public to sign.

Sunko said he has known several people who have battled various forms of cancer, including his sisters. He said he was going to take the T-shirt he was given to a friend who is battling cancer for the second time.

Kleimola and the Pink Cruiser have two more stops this year. The Pink Cruiser will be at Jack O’Lantern Jubilee in Fuerst Park Oct. 18 and Streets of Treats in downtown Northville Oct. 26.

The Love Junkies rock the house for no charge Oct. 4 to help support the charitable cause.

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works,” Rathod said. “It’s like the Fourth of July — you have to have that.”

“You will get to know everything there is to know about Diwali in this one evening of light, culture and community that we are trying to bring together,” Rathod said.

Swaminathan Gopalakrishnan, Gurumurthy’s husband, who also sits on the Diwali committee, said that those who are not Hindu should participate in the festival for cultural appreciation and community connection.

“Diwali is a celebration of light, but is also the celebration of triumph of good over evil,” Rathod said. “In this day and

age, so many things are happening around the world. So, this is just one day where we should come together collectively and just celebrate the goodness of everyone around us.”

She said that although it is not required, she recommends that attendees dress in bright, vibrant colors, as the holiday is all about color.

“Just bring in all the color and the good mood and cheer, and you know we’ll celebrate it together,” said Rathod.

“Until you really immerse yourself in the culture, you’re not really going to understand how they celebrate or why they celebrate,” Gurumurthy said. “So, I think it is very important.”

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MBC hosts weekly events at its Novi office. “We also partner with other organizations throughout metro Detroit as well as Ann Arbor,” Sancho added. “We are always looking for healthy adult donors, and eligible participants receive compensation. It’s an easy and meaningful way to give back.”

The most rewarding part of her role, Sancho noted, is “seeing the tangible impact our collection work has on scientific research.” This sentiment is echoed in the stories shared by donors, constantly reminding the MBC team that their work serves the greater good.

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