Fine art fair to return to Novi
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
After a two-year hiatus, the Novi Fine Art Fair is scheduled to return to the city June 20-23 at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44275 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi.
“It’s an area that really doesn’t have one, and it’s just good timing to start to do it now,” said show organizer Karyn Stetz, of the Art as Healing Foundation.
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
On June 2, a large audience filled the Novi Middle School auditorium to witness the graduation of Robby Heil, a young man with Down syndrome, from the Novi Adult Transition Center program. Heil, 26, was the only graduate this year and has become somewhat of a legend in the community. In 2016, Heil made headlines after scoring a touchdown during a Novi High School football game. Then-NHS football coach Jeff Burnside had worked out a play with the opposing South Lyon team to allow
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Robby Heil holds up his certificate of completion following his graduation from the Novi Adult Transition Center program on June 2.
Photo provided by the Art as Healing Foundation
This oil painting of a beach scene, by Eduardo Bonilla, is an example of the art that will be on display at the Novi Fine Art Fair June 20-23.
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Novi woman to compete in the Masters CrossFit Games by Legends
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
At an age where many start to slow down, Kim Taylor-Papp, 65, of Novi, will be competing in the Masters CrossFit Games by Legends Aug. 21-24 in Columbus, Ohio.
The competition is among the top 20 CrossFit athletes aged 65-69 in the world. Taylor-Papp, who is currently ranked 20th, beat out more than 1,350 competitors to qualify for the games.
“I’m going for the experience,” said
Taylor-Papp. “If I end up 19th overall in the world, that’s the cat’s meow.”
Taylor-Papp, a retired Northville science teacher and current fitness instructor at the Novi Athletic Club, got involved in CrossFit six years ago after seeing a group of seniors compete in the sport.
According to her husband, Larry Papp, she was “motivated by the strength and tenacity of those athletes” and quickly embraced the sport.
“I had heard of CrossFit, but I had
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LUXURY REMODELING
Families highlight the work of Children’s Miracle Network at celebrity golf fundraiser
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
Actor Mark Wahlberg and Jay Feldman once again took to the green, along with several other celebrities and sponsors, for the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Network Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Detroit Golf Club June 9. The annual event raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network programming at Corewell Health Children’s and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.
Wahlberg, who is known for his strong Catholic faith, said that he feels that God is calling him to
do this and that it is the purpose God chose for him.
“Obviously, it’s always about giving back. I don’t think that I’ve been put in the position that I’m in to forget about where I come from and the adversity that I faced as a young person, and so anything that we can do to give back,” Wahlberg said.
“So everything that we do is based on being aspirational and telling people that there isn’t anything that they can’t accomplish or overcome despite the hand that they’ve been dealt.”
This year, the event raised $1.3 million, all of which will directly benefit children and their
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Mark Wahlberg and Jay Feldman talk to C & G Newspapers during the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Network Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Detroit Golf Club June 9.
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Kim Taylor-Papp lifts weights as part of her CrossFit training June 2 at Novi CrossFit.
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The event will showcase the artwork of nearly 70 artists in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, woodwork, metalwork, pottery, sculpture, digital, jewelry, leatherwork, furniture, fiber arts, ceramics and more.
The show is juried, meaning a panel of judges reviewed the artists’ work and selected them for the show based on a variety of criteria. According to Stetz, the artists were chosen based on general aesthetic, skill and medium.
“We have to balance the mediums, so for this particular show we had way more painters apply then I have ever seen before, but we can’t just take all the painters, so it has to balance out between painters, and woodworking, and jewelry, and metalwork, and sculpture, and photography,” Stetz said. “So it’s more than just the individual artist, but the individual artists are scored, but it is also balanced with the medium.”
“She’s very picky,” said Bart Loeb, Stetz’s husband and show assistant. “She’s got artists coming in all the way from California and New Mexico.”
Many local artists are featured in the show, including sculptor Uta Brauser, of Northville, mixed media artist Essa Mashani, and digital artist Sarah Noelke, both from Livonia.
Stetz said art shows are good for both the artists and the attendees.
“Artists need a place to show and sell their work, and people need an opportunity to see things that are different that they don’t see everywhere every day,” Stetz said.
Show attendees will have the opportunity to talk to the artists about the process they go through to create a piece and what inspires them, and to learn what it is to create art, according to Stetz. She said that while there are no planned live demonstrations, some of the artists do plan to work while they are in their booths.
She said it is important for communities to have art fairs such as this because art is an important part of human life.
“It is an essential part of our being,” she said. “We’re creative beings, and it sparks different ways of looking at things and encourages imagination. I think it’s really crucial to be balanced as people.”
There will be some children’s activities as well. Kid Chemist will be doing art-related experiments for children at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a mural coloring table set up for children of all ages to contribute to.
Several musical artists will be performing live acoustic music during the event,
including C & G’s own Mark Reitenga on Friday, June 20. Ralph Koziarski, of West Bloomfield, will play the saxophone during the event, and Les Ferrick will perform on the steel drums.
“There’s live music every day,” said Loeb.
“Acoustic music,” Stetz clarified. “Artists don’t like it really loud because they can’t talk to the people.”
Food and drinks will also be available for purchase during the show. Stetz and Loeb are bringing back five food truck favorites.
Yetti Old World Cuisine, of Gladwin, who recently won best of show at the BBQ Fest over Memorial Day weekend, will return for the art fair. Peace Love & Tacos, of Brighton, specializes in Native American fry bread tacos, while This and That Cafe, of Detroit, will serve up soul food dishes. Tru Pizza Co., of Brighton, will offer gluten-free and allergen-free pizza. Rounding out the food options will be Cinnabon.
There will also be vendors offering some sweet treats, including Spanish licorice and fresh doughnuts.
“Spanish licorice is really unique. It is juicy in the middle. It blows people’s minds,
Fiber artist and sculptor Teena Green made this squirrel sculpture with wool fibers.
Photos provided by the Art as Healing Foundation Ericka Smith created this necklace.
NOVI COMMUNITY FEST CONTINUES TO GROW
The Novi Community Fest has grown from a small city government affair to a larger event that is put on in collaboration with the Novi Chamber of Commerce and the Novi Public Library. On June 5, the event featured approximately 45 businesses and nonprofits, live performances, food trucks, and bounce houses at the Novi Civic Center. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event and plans are in the works to hold the festival again next year, according to the Novi Chamber.
ABOVE: An advanced-level dancer from the city’s hula class performs a traditional Hawaiian
AAA CALLS THIS TIME ‘THE 100 DEADLIEST DAYS’
JAPANESE FAN MAKING CLASS
A free uchiwa fan-making class with Detroit Institute of Arts instructors will be held from 10 a.m. to noon June 18 at the Fuerst Park Amphitheater. Part of “Sizzling Summer Arts and Culture,” for more information, visit cityofnovi. org.
‘READBOX’ NOW AVAILABLE AT JESSICA’S SPLASHPAD
Delta Kappa Gamma-Beta Chi Educators and the Novi Public Library recently unveiled a new “Readbox” at Jessica’s Splashpad, 25805 Beck Road. The two organizations partnered to purchase the supplies needed to build the box, which has been decorated by artist Linda McLean. The box will provide free books for children of all ages.
CITY OFFERS GLASS FUSION CLASS
The Novi Civic Center will host a glass fusion class on June 16. The class is open to those 10 and older, but minors must be accompanied by a paid adult. The cost of the class is $39 for residents and $47 for nonresidents. Registration at cityofnovi.org is open until 5 p.m. June 12.
On June 3, AAA issued a press release warning that the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as “The 100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers, a period when crashes involving teen drivers spike.
AAA’s review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows a 30% increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers during summer compared to the rest of the year. The key risk factors for teen drivers include distractions from cellphones and infotainment systems, speeding, driving with other teen passengers, and failure to wear a seatbelt.
AAA offers parents the following tips:
• Lead by example. Model good driving behavior by avoiding distractions, obeying speed limits and always buckling up.
• Provide at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice. Give teens experience driving in diverse conditions such as nighttime, inclement weather, and on highways and busy streets.
• Teach defensive driving skills. Encourage teens to anticipate hazards, stay alert and maintain a safe following distance.
• Create a parent-teen driving agreement. Establish clear rules about when, where, and with whom your teen can drive. Clearly outline the consequences for breaking the rules and rewards for driving safely.
hula dance during Novi Community Fest on June 5.
RIGHT: People look at the various booths set up by local organizations during the annual event. Photos by Charity Meier
Graduate
Heil, the team’s longtime hydration manager to achieve his dream in front of his mom, who was dying of cancer, along with other family members. The play did not count for points in the game, but it scored points in the hearts of his family, the local community and beyond as the footage of it went viral.
Burnside said that he had no intention for the moment to go viral. He was simply acting on his theory as a coach that while not every kid gets to play in every game, during their senior year, every kid should get to play in at least one game.
“He was part of the team and I wanted to make sure he had a good senior year and he had a chance to start and play as well,” Burnside said. “It wasn’t anything more than just that. It wasn’t my intention to even call the news.”
Burnside said he is not sure he understood the impact of that moment then or that he will ever fully understand it. However, he was recently told by a friend who is high up in the Special Olympics that as a result of Robby Heil’s story, there are now more than 600 schools in the state of Michigan that have unified sports programs.
it’s all over the state and not just Michigan, but the Midwest. But I don’t think I ever got a full grasp of how big it was in the moment,” said Burnside, who is now the assistant principal at Livonia Churchill High School.
“It started to hit me then how big of a moment that was then, because unified programs weren’t really a thing then, and now
According to guest speaker Justin Rose, the former WXYZ sportscaster who broke the story, it was a moment that he continues to cherish “each and every day.”
“Quite honestly, it’s one of those sports reporter dream moments,” Rose said.
Rose said that he has developed a friendship with Heil over the years and thinks of him as a little brother. He said he appreciates what the Novi Community School District does with unified sports to make sure that kids understand that although some people may look and act differently, they are all the same.
“They face the same struggles that we all do, and they just look at life through a different lens, and I think that Robby is such a standout individual in showing that you can accomplish anything that you put your mind to and do it with joy,” Rose said. “That’s basically what he does. He’s just changed the lives of so many people, whether they know him personally or not.”
During the commencement ceremony, not only was Heil given his certificate of completion, but Burnside presented him with a framed NHS football jersey with his name on it. He was also given a large bag of
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Robby Heil poses for a picture with his former coach, Jeff Burnside, left, along with other Novi football coaches who were on staff during his time at the high school, and the football jersey he was given for graduation.
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never really seen anybody do anything related to CrossFit. I didn’t know what it was, and I assumed it was just for people under 40. Nobody in my circle ever talked about CrossFit,” she said.
The sport is very popular, particularly among those ages 18-34, according to Taylor-Papp. So it never occurred to her prior to seeing the masters group compete that someone her age could participate in the sport.
“The (CrossFit) community is outstanding and very supportive,” Taylor-Papp said. “There’s a stigma with CrossFit that everybody gets hurt or it’s dangerous, and the reality is if you work within your limits, and I mean that’s true for anything, this sport can be for anybody. It’s functional fitness.”
CrossFit combines aerobic exercise, calisthenics and Olympic weightlifting. Competitors go from one exercise to another and then back again. Exercises include biking, rowing, skiing, swimming, box jumps, wall climbing, weightlifting and more.
Taylor-Papp said there is a reason why she is currently 20th and not in the top 10.
“There are things that I can’t do. I can’t do chest-to-bar pushups. I’m not real quick with some of the gymnastics moves. I’m 5’8” and a half. I never ever did gymnastics, and a lot of the athletes, in my mind’s eye, they were former gymnasts, because they are all really, really good at it.”
Unlike other sports, CrossFit competitors have no idea what exact workouts will be required until the day before a competition. She said she is often asked how to go about training for a competition where you don’t know what you will be doing. The answer, she said, is “you just train.”
“It’s just being prepared for just about anything,” she said. “What I tend to do is just work on weaknesses and just be prepared for anything and everything.”
Larry Papp says his wife of 32 years is driven to compete, and he loves to watch her do so. She does CrossFit training one hour a day, six days a week at Novi CrossFit, 46001 Grand River Ave. in Novi. However, it is more than just a sport for Taylor-Papp; it is a way to deal with Meniere’s disease, a disorder that affects her balance.
“The workouts help me manage it,” Taylor-Papp said. “I can now recognize when I’m going to have an episode, and I take a step back and then just wait until the episode passes.
“It’s therapy for her. It keeps her going and is very competitive,” said her husband.
“In just six years, Kim has advanced from a passionate enthusiast to an elite
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competitor, achieving incredible milestones through hard work, resilience and unwavering passion,” Papp said. “Her story is proof that age is no barrier to pushing boundaries and achieving greatness. Beyond her personal accomplishments, Kim’s message for seniors is a powerful one: Never give up, keep moving and pursue your dreams. Her dedication to fitness and her message of empowerment inspires others to overcome challenges and embrace their fullest potential, regardless of age.”
Along with competing in CrossFit, Taylor-Papp is one of the few instructors in the state certified to teach children. Classes for all ages and levels are available at Novi CrossFit. For more information, call (248) 988-9909 or visit novicrossfit.com.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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Kim Taylor-Papp practices box jumping as part of her regular CrossFit training regimen June 2.
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families in southeast Michigan, according to Lamont Yoder, RN, president of Corewell Health Southeast Michigan. Children’s Miracle Network programs help children from birth to 18, Yoder said.
During the event, five local children and their families, who have each endured various trials and tribulations as a result of different health conditions, emphasized the importance of the philanthropic event.
Kennedy Shallal, 8, of Rochester Hills, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in December of 2020, at the age of 4. Complicating the harshness of the diagnosis and treatment were the restrictions in place at the time with the COVID-19 pandemic, but Children’s Miracle Network therapy dogs Olive and Millie came to her aid by providing comfort and support as she endured long and grueling chemotherapy sessions.
“Children’s Miracle Network has been a huge help in Kennedy’s treatment, and the programs that they do, especially the dog therapy program, has been huge for her,” said Kennedy’s mom, Cristina Shallal.
Cristina Shallal said the dog therapy program helped by giving her daughter something to look forward to during her treatments and made it easier to get Kennedy out the door and to treatment.
“Whenever she would have to come in for treatments, we would align it with Olive’s visits and it made such a huge difference in just, like, her demeanor, being able to inter-
act with the nurses, not fighting us on everything, not screaming — the whole hospital could hear her when she was going through treatments, So Olive just sitting there made such a huge difference.”
Cristina Shallal said Olive would cuddle up to Kennedy and sit with her while she was undergoing treatment.
Kennedy has been in remission since April of 2023 and is expected to be in total remission in 2026. Her love and appreciation for the Children’s Miracle Network therapy dogs were on full display during the golf outing, as she could be seen hugging and playing with them.
“Therapy dogs make such an amazing difference, especially for kids,” Yoder said. “Some of these kids and families are scared the first time that they heard ‘cancer,’ and the dogs really help these kids get through some of the toughest days and weeks of their lives.”
Mila Sikes, 10, of Sterling Heights, spent her first 135 days of life in the neonatal intensive care unit after being born 16 weeks premature. During that time, Mila was aided by equipment provided by CMN, such as preemie-sized pressure cuffs, breathing cannulas, and devices to treat retinopathy. As a result, she was able to overcome the multiple challenges she faced as a result of being a micro-preemie, including bradycardia, bronchial pulmonary dysplasia, retinopathy, nephrosis, a congenital heart defect and a brain bleed. Today she is a healthy, spunky and energetic kid who enjoys telling her story and helping CMN as a Miracle Kid.
“I guess it makes me feel special (to be
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Miracle Kid Braylen Watson fist bumps his “BFF” Mark Wahlberg after a putt, as his sister, Rylee, gets ready for her putt.
Fraser High School to host Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy wrestling camp
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
FRASER — Fraser High School will be hosting one of the largest high school wrestling camps in the state on June 14 with an impressive lineup of coaches and leaders running the event.
The camp is completely free to sign up for and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a full day of learning from experts in the field.
The event will be run by the United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy and will also teach life and leadership lessons to the participants, along with the day of wrestling.
Fraser High School wrestling coach Kyle Tucker will be in attendance, along with wrestling coaches from all over southeast Michigan. At press time, there were 25 coaches signed up to help run the camp.
Along with all the coaches, Olympic bronze medalist Myles Amine and three-time Southern Conference champion Taye Ghadiali will be present to guide the wrestlers. Amine went to Detroit Catholic Central High School before a great wrestling career at the University of Michigan, and Ghadiali graduated from Warren Fitzgerald before attending Campbell University. This year, Ghadiali will transfer to the University of Michigan and wrestle as a graduate transfer.
The camp was a success last year and is on track to have more participants this year. The camp is for high schoolers ages 14-19. To register for the free event, visit usmcsports.com/ register.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
SPOTLIGHT ON PETS
Keeping your dog safe and happy starts at home. Whether your dog is a playful pup or a seasoned escape artist, secure containment and positive training make all the diference. That’s precisely what DogWatch of Southeastern Michigan delivers.
Owned and operated by Corrie Gizicki, the company ofers customizable, hidden electronic fencing systems that keep dogs safely within designated areas—indoors or out. The system uses a buried boundary wire that’s more discreet than traditional or DIY options. Beyond the technology itself, DogWatch provides hands-on support from a team that truly knows dogs, along with personalized care and in-home training focused on positive reinforcement.
PET BOARDING OFFERS SAFE, SECURE OPTION FOR VACATIONGOERS
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
Vacation season is here, and while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget about your pet’s plans.
Nearly all pet owners at some point are left wondering if they should board their pet, or ask a trusted friend or relative to take care of them?
Sarah Ignash, who owns All American Pet Resorts in Roseville, said one advantage of boarding your dog instead of having a friend or relative check in is that your dog will be with trained professionals who can prevent a dog from getting loose.
“I’ve actually had quite a few people where people who don’t normally take care of dogs, somebody comes to the front door, they just open it wide and the dog goes running out, or they drop the leash when they’re on a walk,” she said. “Boarding is secure.”
Before selecting a boarding facility, Jim Blau, with Mid-Michigan K9 Academy, said it’s important to know who you’re leaving your dog with.
“You want someone that’s going to make sure all the dogs there are vaccinated, including yours,” he said.
Ensuring the dogs are vaccinated can help to prevent health problems, Blau said. He also said owners should choose a facility that does regular health checks, and that allows dogs time to be out of their cages.
Blau stated that because a facility might cost less than others, it doesn’t mean that it might be better for the dog.
“You save 10 bucks a night or 20 bucks a night and went to a cheaper facility and they use bleach instead of the more expensive, pet-friendly cleaning agents, and so your dog comes back with rashes, or they don’t check all the immunizations,” he said.
Blau also urged pet owners to visit the
“Dogs need to run and burn energy, which leads to better behavior,” Corrie said. “If they aren’t trained properly to understand boundaries, pet containment doesn’t work. We’re proud to help every step of the way.”
In addition to services for both outdoor and indoor containment—such as keeping dogs out of stairways or away from litter boxes—the company services all containment brands, not just DogWatch, and ofers the kind of responsive support many providers lack.
“When you call for assistance, you’re not calling a national call center,” Corrie said. “You’re speaking to someone from our team at our local store every time.”
Dozens of five-star Google reviews praise the family-run business for the genuine care shown to both pets and their owners. “The DogWatch team has been extraordinary, from taking the order, delivery and installation,” one customer wrote. Another shared, “I won’t seek anyone else to get my dog training or fence needs because this company is truly the absolute best.”
In January, Corrie partnered with Hollace Ziezul to open Mazie Mooz, a dog boutique ofering premium pet supplies. “People were always inquiring about other services, so when the space next door became available we felt it would be the ideal next step,” she said. The boutique ofers treats, toys, food, grooming, nail-trimming, obedience classes and a self-service dog washing station. Monthly “pack walks” around town, led by professional trainers, will begin this month.
“We enjoy working with dogs every day, ”Corrie said. “People love their dogs—they consider them family and want to keep them safe—and we love being part of that.”
DogWatch of Southeastern Michigan is located at 110 E. Main St. in Brighton. To learn more or schedule a consultation, call (734) 780-7777 or visit dogwatchsem. com. Follow DogWatch of Southeastern Michigan on Facebook and @dogwatchsem on Instagram.
Dogs enjoy play time at All American Pet Resorts in Roseville.
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called a Miracle Kid),” Mila said. “When I raise money for kids, it kind of makes me feel good.”
Everett LaBrash, 2, of Sterling Heights, made his second appearance at the event. Everett was born prematurely, at just over 31 weeks, which resulted in some issues with his lungs. He developed pneumothorax and had to be placed on a ventilator. During his long hospital stay, Everett’s parents, Alex and Marianne LaBrash, were able to utilize fold-out furniture, which was provided to the hospital by CMN. Today Everett is actively reaching all his milestones.
Fran Watson, of Southfield, has attended the event for the last four years. She is the 2024 recipient of the Alma Wahlberg award. Her children, Braylen, 13, and Rylee, 11, have receptive and expressive language disorder, which resulted in speech delays. CMN was able to provide her children with speech therapy, and today they both love to talk. Watson says she enjoys coming to the event to tell their story to bring awareness and help other families who may be in need of CMN’s services.
“To me, this event is a powerful steppingstone to helping families in need,” she said. “You never know who may need the help or what child is going through what. So, it’s a very good opportunity just to create awareness to other families who may
need that help. That help is there if needed.”
Over the years, Braylen and Rylee have gotten to know Wahlberg through the event and his work with CMN. They lovingly refer to him as their BFF (best friend forever) and said they were excited to see him this year, as they hadn’t seen him in two years. Wahlberg was not able to attend last year’s event due to his film schedule.
“It’s very sweet,” Wahlberg said. “Especially to see Rylee and her family, knowing her for many years now, and watching her thrive, it’s amazing.”
Patrick Rugiero, owner of The Roman Village and Antonio’s restaurants, has been an event sponsor for the last five years. He said that it is a great cause with a lot of need.
“It’s heartwarming to see, and as I always say, we need more of this and we need more people involved, because there is so much need in our communities,” Rugiero said.
“Being part of this event each year and seeing the support and generosity of so many people is so inspiring. Knowing that the money we raise is helping children and their families with programs and vital equipment makes this all worthwhile. We will continue to strive to raise more money each year to be able to support those families in need,” Jay Feldman, chairman/CEO for Feldman Automotive and Mark Wahlberg Automotive Group, said in a press release.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 4981092.
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Jim Wahlberg presents Cristina Shallal with the 2025 Alma Wahlberg award.
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FATHER AND SON BUILD THEIR OWN ‘CAPTAIN AMERICAʻ E-BICYCLE
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
David Royce was a kid in 1969 when the movie “Easy Rider” was released.
His favorite part of the film was the custom-built Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper motorcycle, “Captain America,” that Peter Fonda’s character, Wyatt, rode across the country.
David owned a Schwinn StingRay bicycle at the time. But whenever he gazed at promotional posters of “Easy Rider,” he wished for his own motorcycle with similar features.
Now he’s “racing with the wind” because David finally has his own replica of Fonda’s “Easy Rider” motorcycle. He and his son, Grant, custom built their own “Captain America” electric bicycle.
“It was a boyhood dream,” David said. “It’s a tribute to the chopper movement.”
It took the Rochester Hills duo
about 2 1/2 years to make the electric vehicle from scratch. A lot of planning went into it. During the process and with various materials, the guys created a few prototypes before completing the final version of the electric bicycle.
The e-bike is equipped with many modern-day safety features, including front and rear hydraulic disc brakes. David and Grant installed an electric motor in the rear hub to assist with the pedaling.
Each part of the bike serves a purpose. Two batteries help make the e-bike run. A larger battery is for propulsion, which David said is the pedal assist. A smaller battery operates the LED lighting system, which includes glow lights of different colors. The e-bike features fishtail exhaust pipes, and David even purchased a starsand-stripes helmet like Fonda’s “Easy Rider” character. The license plate reads “Grant’s Garage.”
Grant, 17, is an avid bicyclist. He was a member of the Rochester Unit-
ed Mountain Bike Racing Team while in school. The Rochester High School senior graduated last month and will now be a coach for the team. David knows quite a bit about working with machinery. His first career was as an aircraft mechanic. He eventually went back to school and earned a mechanical engineering design degree.
Building their own “Captain America” e-bike chopper required the pair to enroll in several classes at Maker Works in Ann Arbor, where they became skilled in woodworking, welding and more.
“We both did a little bit of everything. We had to cut and weld and design each piece,” Grant said. “I think it was a really good interpretation of the concept my dad had. I think it turned out really well.”
While building the bike, the father and son frequented salvage yards to look for motorcycle and car parts, which Grant described as “very in-
TOP LEFT: David Royce, left, and his son, Grant, of Rochester Hills, spent about 2 1/2 years making the custom-built “Captain America” electric bicycle. BOTTOM LEFT: David Royce fashioned the e-bike after the Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper motorcycle “Captain America” that Peter Fonda’s character rode in the 1969 movie “Easy Rider.”
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teresting.” The handlebars, for instance, are from an old Harley-Davidson they found.
“We had to make adapters to go inside the handlebars to accept these,” David said. “A really fun part of the project was adapting motorcycle stuff to a bicycle application and adapting old stuff to new technology. We traipsed over a lot of old motorcycles that were scrapped out.”
The e-bicycle can go as fast as 25 mph. The bike will travel about 20 miles after it is charged. It’s a single-seater, but aesthetically it’s made to look like a two-seater.
“The seat on the back is more just for looks,” Grant said.
The bike did have some professional work done.
“The paint job was done at a professional place,” David said. “There’s some purchased parts — the tires, the fenders. The batteries are purchased.”
David and Grant also have another ebicycle, so they often go riding together on both vehicles in good weather. David loves to cruise to downtown Rochester and one stop is always O’Connor’s Public House. He also
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facility and do a walkthrough before agreeing to board your pet there.
“(Owners) can use their own eyes, and they can use their own judgment,” he said. “Is this some place where they would want their dog to stay?”
Ignash also said pet owners should look for a boarding facility that is staffed 24 hours. Having staff overnight can help in case of an emergency, she said.
“Most places don’t tell you that they
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rides “Captain America” to work, a 4-mile commute from home. The unique bike always starts a conversation. Many people initially think it’s a motorcycle.
“Everywhere we go, we get all kinds of compliments from people. It’s so much fun. Every day people yell, ‘What a cool bike,’” David said. “The prime one had to be I was riding to the gym and I had the glow lights on for the evening. The high school boys working at the burger place stuck their heads out of the drive-thru and yelled, ‘Dude, that thing is awesome.’”
David remembers his first cruise on the bike.
“It was wonderful. It was a great feeling,” he said. “First I rode it on pedals, and then I rode it with electric-motor assist. It was very smooth.”
David, an Air Force veteran, said “it was very special” to tackle the project with his son.
“He was very attentive. He was very patient in taking these classes while we meticulously went through every safety precaution. I do believe he learned a lot,” David said. “There are some skills you just can’t learn online, like when you’re operating the mill to cut away metal. You have to feel that with your hands. You can’t teach that on YouTube or LinkedIn or anything else.”
leave at maybe 8 p.m. and don’t come back until 6 a.m.,” she said.
Once a boarding facility has been selected, Ignash said many boarders will want to get to know your dog and its history, which can help the staff know how to keep it happy and relaxed.
“You didn’t tell your dog that you were going on vacation. Your dog has no idea why they’re there,” she said. “So we’re doing the best we can to keep your dog happy and calm and giving them lots of pets, lots of attention.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
Graduate
from page 8A
football-shaped stress balls to throw to the audience to commemorate his touchdown moment as he completes his years as a student in the Novi Community School District.
However, it is not only his famous touchdown that he is known for. He is also a “movie star.” He was featured in “Chromosomally Enhanced: What’s Your Superpower,” a 2022 documentary on Down’s Syndrome by filmmaker Keith Famie.
“My takeaway from Robby is that everyone I know just smiles when he is mentioned,” said Brad Therrian, Novi special education teacher.
Superintendent Ben Mainka said that the larger-than-usual NATC ceremony is a testament to the impact Heil has had on the community.
“Whether it’s one student or 10 students that graduate from this program, it is a vital part of this community,” Mainka said.
Heil plans to continue to have a role with NCSD, as well as to continue volunteering at St. James Catholic Church in Novi.
“I feel great and I look forward to the future,” Heil told the Novi Note
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Getting it right
C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews.com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Robby Heil fist bumps teacher Brad Therrian after Therrian’s speech during Heil’s graduation ceremony June 2. For more photos, visit candgnews.com/galleries.
CALENDAR
JUNE 20
Alzheimer’s Longest Day Car Show: 1-3 p.m., Rose Senior Living Providence Park, 47400 Heritage Drive in Novi, event coincides with Alzheimer’s walk to bring awareness and funding for research on disease, (248) 513-8877
Night Hikes on the Farm: Guided stroll with “The Science of Twilight” theme, 8-9:30 p.m., Michigan State University Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi, programs continue Aug. 8 (“Batty About Bats?”), Sept. 26 (“Surviving the Night”), Oct. 24 (“Folklore Nights”) and Nov. 21 (“Owl Prowl”), see times at canr.msu. edu/tollgate
ONGOING
Jessica’s Splashpad: Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. until Sept. 1 (Labor Day), 25805 Beck Road in Novi, (248) 567-0373
NO-VI Chess Club: For ages 5 and older, includes lectures, practice games, analysis and other training, 7-8 p.m., Novi Public Library, 45255 10 Mile Road, registration required, (248) 349-0720, novilibrary.org
Street Sounds at Fountain Walk: Free live music from 6-8 p.m. on select Tuesdays, hear Killer Flamingos June 17, Space Cat June 24, Power Play Detroit July
8, YGIC (Your Generation in Concert) July 15, Mobile Dueling Pianos July 22, Fifty Amp Fuse July 29, Leaky Tiki’s Jimmy Buffet tribute Aug. 5 and Mega 80’s Aug. 12, bring lawn chair, 44175 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi (in case of rain, events move inside to The HUB Stadium), twelvemilecrossing.com
The Tears Foundation: Groups for those who lost infant (6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursdays of month) and child (7:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesdays of month), New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main St. (Suite 113) in Northville, newhopecenter.net
Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@ oakgov.com, see dates for paper shredding, yoga and tai chi, moonlight markets, and craft nights at oakgov. com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/ farmers-market
• 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 30, new location at 550 W. Seven Mile Road in Northville, northville. org/farmers-market-vendors
Free community lunches: Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center, 27500 Shiawassee Road in Farmington Hills, centralusa.salvationarmy.org/farmingtonhills
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Art fair
from page 4A
it’s so good,” said Loeb. “I don’t even like licorice, but this is so good.”
Loeb said he thinks the show will eventually become the top art fair in the state, because of the economics of the area as well as the show site of Twelve Mile Crossing, which offers “tons and tons of free parking.”
“I think that within a couple of years it’s going to be the best (art fair) in the state, but that’s just my opinion,” Loeb said.
The Novi Fine Art Fair will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20; from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21; and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22.
Admission to the art fair costs $5. For more information, contact Loeb at (734) 3205322 or visit novifineartfair.com.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Michigan Family Physician Diagnosed with Late-Stage Cancer After Experiencing is One Symptom
(South eld, MI) It’s a terrifying reality: a life-threatening illness could be silently developing inside your body, completely undetected by routine check-ups. By the time symptoms appear, especially cancer, the disease is often advanced, limiting treatment options.
LATE DETECTION
is agonizing truth was personally experienced by Dr. Warren Ringold, a respected family physician and the visionary behind Bionicc Body Screening. He shockingly discovered he had stage four cancer with tumors as large as softballs, only after experiencing shortness of breath. His brutal treatments and subsequent brain tumor recurrence ignited a profound mission: there had to be a better way to nd serious conditions before they became critical.
FULL BODY MRI SCANS
Dr. Ringold founded Bionicc Body Screening in 2022, establishing Michigan’s rst MRI full body screening center. His purpose was to empower individuals with groundbreaking insights into their health through advanced body screening
technologies. Today, his son, Ryan, passionately carries on this mission and understands the urgency: “We all know someone who awoke with an unexplained symptom and discovered they had stage four cancer. Once you have symptoms, cancer is usually advanced,” he states. “My father never wanted another person to su er from late detection. He wanted to save lives.”
71% OF TUMORS GROW UNDETECTED
While annual physicals are important, they have critical limitations. Standard screenings only detect about 29% of cancers, leaving a staggering 71% to potentially develop undetected in other areas of your body. Bionicc Body Screening o ers a comprehensive solution. Proactive full-body MRI screenings provide an unparalleled picture of your
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63. Before, poetically
64. Big Bang’s original matter
DOWN
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2. Hot rum drink
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4. Adjusts
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7. Tropical tuber
8. Stringed instrument
9. Slang for heroin
10. Marina ____ Rey, CA
12. “To do” list
13. “____ ____ a high
note”
14. *Fictional Mr. _____ who banished children’s nanny to a doghouse
19. Banana refuse, pl. 22. Gladys Knight’s band member
23. *Christopher Robin’s father A.A. ____
24. Like certain fu 25. Church assembly
26. Speechless
27. Gabriel of Chile
28. Administer ceremonial oil
29. Chopper blade
32. Nile dweller, for short
33. Snake-like reef dweller
36. *Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic father/son novel (2 words)
38. Expatriate
40. Dream in the sky
41. Climactic stage
44. Nearsited one
46. Degrees in right angle
48. Prolifc Swiss mathematician
49. Ten million, in India
50. Mercantile establishment
51. This location
52. Cassette contents
53. Twelfth month of Jewish calendar
54.
contraption
55. Cuban dance step
58. “Platoon” setting, for short
Rooftop
