Venardos Circus gives special sensory-friendly performance for Novi schoolchildren
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
Children in grades K-4 in the Novi Community School District in the Novi4ALL Program were treated to a special sensory-friendly performance of the Venardos Circus at the Roar Center in Novi Sept.10.
“I thought the circus was amazing, and what a great way for our kids to be able to participate,” said Shailee Patel, Novi Community School District director of special education.
RELATED: Venardos Circus mesmerizes Novi audiences during first Michigan appearance, 4A
She said many of the kids wouldn’t have been able to attend the full show because of the large crowd and noise.
The performance featured the comedic stylings of Sam Ferlow, a plain-faced clown who wears no makeup, and preshow host Rob Lok, who is also a trained clown. The two performed engaging juggling, yo-yo and other
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Provides days of entertainment for children
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
For some, a fallen tree might be a nuisance, an eyesore or a trip hazard, but for residents on Endwell Street, near Pavilion Shore Park in Novi, it provided a way to get to know their neighbors.
Fallen tree brings neighborhood together
Danny Miles and his three children, Trek, 11, Andrew, 9, and Easton, 6, recently moved to Novi from Santa Barbara, California. There, his children developed a passion for the outdoors and attended classes and camps on wilderness training. When they saw a tree had fallen at the park behind their home, they immediately saw an opportunity to build a tree fort.
“It was my kids. There was just a fallen tree, not a huge
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The Miles brothers — Andrew, 9, Easton, 6, and Trek, 11, of Novi — pose for a picture with their friend and neighbor Niko Gavriles, 3.
Photo provided by Jimmy Gavriles
First year of MHSAA-sponsored field hockey begins
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
The six high school girls field hockey matches Aug. 19 were the first field hockey games in Michigan played as a Michigan High School Athletic Association-sponsored sport.
The 2025 school year is the inaugural season for girls field hockey in the MHSAA after a vote in May of 2024 approved the addition. The committee also voted to add boys volleyball, which will play its first season as an MHSAA sport in the spring of 2026.
“Field hockey has been among the sports that have shown interest in receiving sponsorship … for a little while,” MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly said. “And we found ourselves in a position over the last couple of years to add a sport or two.”
Field hockey is growing across the nation and the MHSAA sponsorship will provide more of an opportunity for girls to participate in the sport.
“Having that MHSAA attached to it potentially brings more attention, obviously,” Kimmerly said. “I’m hoping that charges things up in that community. I think we’re excited because we’re always looking to add activities that our students are most excited about.”
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FIRST PHASE OF RESURFACING PROJECT CLOSES SECTION OF NOVI ROAD
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
A section of Novi Road stretching from Eight Mile Road to Allen Road, which carries approximately 13,700 vehicles daily, is now closed until mid-November as part of a $6.9 million resurfacing project, according to a press release from the Road Commission for Oakland County.
During that time, the curved section of Novi Road south of Allen Road will be reconstructed. Novi Road is completely closed from just south of the Tree Tops apartments entrance to Eight Mile Road.
Through traffic will be detoured from
Eight Mile to Meadowbrook Road to Nine Mile Road and back to Novi Road and vice versa. Access to homes and businesses in the affected area will be maintained by using Nine Mile Road to Novi Road.
The project will pause in mid-November for the winter months, according to the release, and the road will reopen. However, construction will resume in the spring of 2026 with the major resurfacing of the section from Allen Road to Nine Mile Road, the release states.
In the spring of 2026, Novi Road, from Eight Mile Road to Nine Mile Road, will close to northbound traffic as the construction project resumes. The northbound traffic detour will be Eight Mile Road to Beck Road
to 10 Mile Road, and back to Novi Road. The road will remain open to southbound traffic. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026.
The majority of the project will be paid for with federal funds along with matching dollars from the Road Commission, Novi, Northville and Oakland County general government (through the Tri-Party Program), the release states.
Along with reconstructing the curve between Eight Mile Road and Allen Road, the project will include: pavement milling and repaving with two layers of asphalt; adding a continuous center left-turn lane throughout this section of Novi Road; adding two north-
bound lanes and one southbound lane from the Rouge River or Allen Drive to Nine Mile Road; repairing the bridge over the Rouge River; placing curb and gutter where appropriate within the project; installing storm sewers to improve drainage; reconstructing side street and driveway approaches throughout the project; improving pedestrian crosswalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act; installing high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacons for pedestrians just north of Galway Street; and upgrading traffic signs and pavement markings.
The work is being performed by Dan’s Excavating, of Shelby Township. For more information on the project, go to rcocweb.org.
Photo provided by Steven Angus Novi’s girls field hockey team squares off against Saline at Novi High School.
Venardos Circus mesmerizes Novi audiences during first Michigan appearance
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The Venardos Circus showed how ordinary people can go far beyond extraordinary as the performers lived their circus dreams.
The show at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Sept. 4-14 mesmerized many audience members with its intimate, boutique feel and vaudeville-style acts.
Julia Swann, a singing ringmaster who performs Broadway-style songs throughout the show, takes the audience on a journey that goes “far beyond” their wildest dreams and instructs them to “live their circus dreams.”
It features high-flying stunts by performers such as LadyBeast — who performed Harry Houdini’s straitjacket escape — aerial acts, plain-faced clowns, jugglers, knife throwing, contortionists, and more.
Mary Ledermann, 96, of Bloomfield Township, said that she has been to many circuses over the years, and although the Venardos circus is on a much smaller scale compared to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus or the Shrine Circus, she found it to be very enjoyable.
“Just being entertained like that by people who are so talented, it just was beyond words,” Ledermann said. Lisa Rice, of Garden City, said that she hadn’t been to a circus in a long time and noted that there were no animals at the Venardos Circus.
“This didn’t have animals, but it was good. The grandkids all liked it,” Rice said. “It was just very friendly and small. It was small and, you know, quaint. I liked that we sat close and stuff.”
“It was more intimate than the other ones that we’ve been to,” said Holly Rice, of South Lyon.
“For a traveling circus, it was very fun and it was upbeat,” said Michelle Ledermann, 22, of Farmington Hills.
Lisa Rice said the singing ringmaster was a nice touch that kept the kids’ attention.
“I really liked her,” Michelle Ledermann said of Swann. “I think she was really engaging, and her voice was really nice.”
Michelle Ledermann said she was surprised that the ringmaster was a woman, as she had never seen a woman take on that role before.
She said the show gave off “The Greatest Showman” kind of vibes. She said she felt Kevin Venardos’ personal story, although different from the plot of “The Greatest Showman,” had many similarities to it, and the closeness of the performers, many of whom were related, also was similar to the movie.
Both Lisa Rice and Michelle Ledermann said their favorite act was the knife-throwing act by Priscilla and Jonathan.
“It was actually really scary to watch, but I think it was really fun, I guess because it was scary,” Michelle
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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The Reyes Brothers perform juggling tricks during the Venardos Circus show Sept. 11 at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk in Novi.
SAPPORO HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE
Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi is probably best known for...its hibachi lunch and dinner meals of course. But customers know that Sapporo is much more than that, from its daily specials to its recently expanded menu.
e restaurant opened in 2017 and has been known for its great take outs ever since. Owner Jenny Wu has more than three decades of experience in running successful takeout restaurants and managing a catering business, regularly providing food for the meetings hosted by various departments at the University of Michigan, and worked closely with the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels in providing food for the seniors in our community. Sapporo meals are full of avor from sushi to hibachi to salads and soups. Wu and her sta have added recently to their menu Ramen noodle soups and special sushi appetizers and rolls. For example,
Nabeyaki Udon is a Japanese noodle soup dish that includes a poached egg, chicken, Japanese vegetables, seaweed and 2 pieces of tempura shrimp. Like other noodle soup dishes, it can be ordered with Ramen instead, an authentic Japanese
creativity and a unique avor pro le. Hibachi o erings include numerous types of meat, seafood, tofu and vegetables. For those couples who are celebrating a special event, or are simply very hungry, may want to consider the Sapporo Extreme for Two people. It includes all of the meats, seafood with hibachi rice, noodles and vegetables, and even lobster and let and more.
graduation will also receive a free gift along with their meals. Guests without a speci c reason to celebrate can still save with an Early Bird Discount of 10 percent o . Seniors 65 and over and veterans can also save 10 percent o menu prices anytime.
One of Sapporo's most popular appetizers is the Crab Rangoon, which can be an appetizer or part of a light lunch or comes with the Teriyaki dinner meals. Sapporo's chefs have also created a new batch of special sushi rolls that o er
"We are best known for our steak, so that's our best seller but really we're known for our wide range of menu options." Wu said. "We like to o er new menu items so people can come in and enjoy something new even if they've been here before"
Everyday there can be a celebration at Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse because guests celebrating an important event in their lives such as a birthday or a
Plus, patrons can enjoy unique happy hour specials weekdays from 2:305:30pm and lunch specials before then. Customers who haven't been to Sapporo in several months may also notice that the restaurant has undergone some interior remodeling work to lighten colors, increase space and provide a more relaxing atmosphere for all.
e restaurant is open seven days a week from noon to 9:30p.m. for dining in or takeout service. Wu promises that all takeout will be properly packed so that hot food stays hot and cold food remains cool.
Wasabi Novi family and sta has joined Sapporo under one management. Please call 734-266-0888 or visit sapporolivonia.com to learn more.
wheat noodle.
Novi senior chorus is ‘Beyond Belief’
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
It may sound “Beyond Belief” that a group of 22 senior citizens took residents at several area senior living facilities on a trip around the world, but it’s not.
Beyond Belief, the Novi senior chorus group, just finished its summer tour at the Rolling Hills Retirement Community in Commerce Township. The tour showcased the vast amount of talent within the senior population in the Novi community, as the group wowed and entertained its audiences with its vocal, instrumental and dance talents.
The summer theme was a musical journey around the world and featured a Russian and an Italian love song; an audience engaging sing-along of the song “Edelweiss,” made popular in the musical “The Sound of Music”; a Mexican hat dance; a Hawaiian hula dance; and 94-year-old Jere Philips, of Wixom, tap dancing to “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.”
The songs were performed while group members played guitar, ukulele, piano and violin.
Kathleen Schafer, 57, director of Beyond Belief, said that she was invited to join the group in the fall of 2019 as the accompanist. She said the group, although not as widely known, has been around for many years. She said that prior to the pandemic, the group had elaborate costumes and sold tickets for their performances at the Novi High School auditorium. However, when
COVID hit, the group stopped performing for many years and only started performing again a few years ago, after securing a rehearsal space within St. James Catholic Church in Novi.
“No one gets paid. We do it because we love it. We love bringing our show and performing for senior citizens, who some of them are in wheelchairs, and they have nothing, and the best part is when you look at them and they’re tapping their foot and they are singing along. It’s the best feeling to see the joy that we bring to senior citizens,” Schafer said. “It’s a lot of work to do what we do, but it’s worth every minute of it, because they love making people happy.”
“I’ll try to find words to describe how much enjoyment I get from sharing with our group a few hours entertaining others. The smiles on the faces in the audience boost my own happiness,” said Marilyn Kartje, 89, of Novi.
The group now performs throughout the year, so the end of the summer tour simply means it’s time to get ready for the holiday shows. The group will begin rehearsals Sept. 18 for the holiday tour, which currently has eight stops between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
They are also actively recruiting new members and emphasise that although they rehearse at a Catholic church, one doesn’t have to be Catholic or Christian to join their group.
“This is a warm, welcoming group of people,” said Laura Olesko, 71, of Com-
Photos by Charity Meier
LEFT: Kathleen Schafer, 57, of Novi, dances as other members of Novi’s senior chorus sing “Moonlight in Hilo,” during a performance at Rolling Hills Retirement Community Sept. 11. The theme of the performance was a musical journey around the world. RIGHT: Sue Pinto, 71, a former music instructor for children with cognitive disabilities, performs a violin solo during a Beyond Belief performance of the Beatles hit “Yesterday.”
Veterans Day high school essay contest
The city of Novi is inviting high school students to participate in a Veterans Day essay contest. Students are asked to write an original 300- to 500-word essay on one of the following topics.
1. What freedom means to me.
Students who choose this theme should discuss the freedoms they value most and how they are protected by veterans’ sacrifices. Reflect on how different life might be without these freedoms, and why it is essential to honor those who have served.
2. Bridging generations through honor.
Students who choose this theme should write about how their generation can meaningfully honor veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the year. What actions, attitudes or values help bridge the gap between generations?
3. If I could say one thing to a veteran. Students should imagine a conversation with a veteran from any era. What would you most want to say to the veteran, and why?
In order to be eligible for the contest, the student must live, work or attend school in Novi. Entries can be submitted via email to kkieser@cityofnovi.org. The subject of the email should be “2025 Veterans Day Essay.” Entries must be written in 12-point Century Gothic font with the provided prompt as the title and saved as a PDF.
The contest will be judged by Novi Mayor Justin Fischer; Mike Longo, senior vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1519; and Julie Farkas, Novi Public Library director. Essays will be judged on clarity, relevance to the theme, originality and emotional impact.
Winners will read their essays aloud at the city’s Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 6. The winning essays will be included in the event’s program materials.
The deadline to submit entries is 8 a.m. Oct. 20. Winners will be notified by Monday, Nov. 3. For more information, contact Kit Kieser, Older Adults Services manager, at kkieser@cityofnovi.org.
ROCK OUT AT PINK OUT
Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk will once again be helping to raise funds for breast cancer research awareness as a stop during the Novi Police Department’s annual pink car campaign from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. This year, the event will feature a free concert by the Love Junkies. The event will also include face painting, games, photo opportunities and prizes. The pink police Tahoe will be on hand for people to sign for a $5 donation or more. Those who donate $20 will receive a gift certificate in the same amount for The Hub in Novi. Every dollar raised during the event will benefit Henry Ford Providence Hospital’s Believe in Miracles Fund.
Tollgate Farm seeks volunteers for annual Pumpkinfest
Sponsors needed for homecoming dress drive
The John and Minnie Wulu Foundation, in partnership with Elite Bridal of Farmington Hills, is seeking people and/or organizations to sponsor dresses for young women who would not otherwise be able to afford a formal gown for homecoming or prom. According to Johnnette Eggert, owner of Elite Bridal, a typical gown costs anywhere between $100 and $800. Every dollar that is donated at Elite Bridal, 32413 Northwestern Highway, will be matched by both the foundation and the bridal shop. The young women will be provided with not only a gown of their choice, but all the accessories to go with it. They are hoping to sponsor at least 100 dresses this year. For more information, contact Eggert at (248) 275-3629. To nominate a young woman, email her name, school and contact information to elitebridal42024@gmail.com. For more information, visit johnandminniewulufoundation.org/donate-a-gown.html.
Artists needed for exhibits
The city of Novi is accepting applications until Oct. 1 from artists who are interested in exhibiting their work at the Novi Civic Center’s Atrium Gallery. Both solo and group exhibit proposals will be accepted. Two-dimensional artwork will be displayed on the gallery walls and small 3D artwork will be shown in the glass-fronted display case. Applications can be found online at cityofnovi.org. There is no cost to apply. Questions can be directed to jkayser@cityofnovi.org.
Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi, is in need of volunteers for its annual Pumpkinfest to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4-5. The event will feature live music, a trip to the pumpkin patch, wagon rides, face painting, pumpkin bowling, inflatable archery, sensory tables and more.
“It’s the ultimate autumn adventure on our beautiful 160-acre historic farm,” a Tollgate representative said in a press release.
Volunteers are needed to help with the event in a number of ways.
Those interested in volunteering should contact Janice Recinos, volunteer coordinator, at (248) 3470269, Ext. 209.
Tickets for the event cost $15 per person in advance or $17 at the gate. Children under 2 will be admitted for free. To purchase tickets, go to canr.msu.edu/tollgate. For more information or for those needing special accommodations, contact Barbie Kellner, event coordinator, at kellnerb@msu.edu or (248) 347-3860, Ext 227.
Tollgate Farm to offer night hike
Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm will offer a night hike Sept. 26 on the topic of “surviving the night” in the wild. The hike will go through the woodlot on the farm, and hikers will discuss preparedness and how to be ready for what the night could bring if someone finds themselves alone in the wilderness. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. The cost of the hike is $14 per person, age 3 and older. To register, go to canr.msu.edu/tollgate.
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merce Township. “I have always enjoyed singing all the way back to my high school days. I sing in the car. I sing in the shower, and I always sing to my grandchildren at bedtime. I think we are blessed to have these fellow seniors willing to share their Godgiven talents.”
Stewart Beech, 69, of Novi, gave his last performance as a member of the group on Sept. 11. He has performed with the group for the last two years and said he will really miss it, but he is moving to Florida. He said they are all friends. He said they are always giving each other support, prayers and wellwishes.
Beech said he chose to join the group as it is active year-round.
Tree
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deal, but it fell near the park, and they kind of shut everything down,” Miles said. “We’re from Santa Barbara in California, and my kids were all outdoors-based. They were homeschoolers and went to outdoor school for a long time. And we kind of took the tree, and my kids made an entire fort, and it kind of brought everyone in the neighborhood around, and it was a really fun thing for them.”
Miles said the tree appeared to have been rotting and fell as a result of some strong winds on Sept. 5. He said he checked out the tree prior to the kids starting to build the fort and determined that it was safe for them to proceed.
“There could be a couple parents sitting around going, ‘Oh no, this is dangerous, it’s a fallen tree,’ but the reality is it’s no more dangerous than anything else, and we thoroughly checked it out. It’s just an opportunity for them to be creative, and to me that’s better than being on a video game all day,” Miles said.
The children started with little hand saws, taking off limbs, and built the fort over a two-day period, and then they had an entire day to play in it before the city cleared away the fort and other debris from the tree. The kids constructed the entire fort.
The fort ended up being 5 feet high, 15 feet long and 10 feet wide.
“We just wove them together,” Andrew said of how they connected the pieces of the fort.
“It was easier with the vines though.”
“It’s fun to be in nature and running around and climbing,” Trek said.
Miles said that his kids have built forts
“I get to sing. I can sing melodies or harmonies, and I get to sing loud. As well as singing, I play a lot of different instruments, and I get to keep in touch (and) practice with everything, the ukulele, the bass, the hand drum and all this other stuff, and it keeps me healthy because you do burn a lot of calories getting up there singing and everything. A lot of people go home and take a nap,” he said.
Beech said if one likes to sing, joke and perhaps some dancing, then this is the right group to join. He said that everybody contributes to the song list for every tour.
“And it’s a support group; everybody’s supporting everybody else,” he said.
He said that the real key to the group’s success is the age of its performers, which ranges from 57 to 94, with the median age being 82 1/2 years young.
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from fallen trees before. He said they used to have a cabin in the Sierra Valley, and the kids attended wilderness school there. He said wherever a tree fell in the valley, the kids would construct a fort out of it, and that would be where class was held for the next couple of days.
Trek said that if kids want to learn how to build their own fort, they should go to outdoor school like they did. He said it is fun to build forts because after it’s done, you can hang out inside it.
When asked by the Novi Note if they would like to see more kinds playing outside, the answer was a resounding “yes” from all three boys.
“It’s kind of neat, my kids being outdoors their whole lives, we are in kind of a new world from their old lives, but I try to keep them outside as much as possible, so fun kind of comes from situations like this,”
Miles said.
He said not only did the fallen tree provide his children with hours of fun, but also a way to get to know other children in the neighborhood.
“It’s been harder for them to make friends here, just being completely outdoorbased; every kid they’ve met here has been pretty obsessed with video games, and I’m not trying to discourage that, but it’s a different world than how they grew up,” Miles said.
He said that the fallen tree provided a way for other parents in the neighborhood to get their kids outside and introduce them to a different way of life.
“I mean, they just loved it,” Miles said of his neighbors and their kids.
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Perennial exchange: Presented by city of Novi, also take home free native plants courtesy of Oakland County Parks, 9-11 a.m., Fuerst Park, 45325 W. 10 Mile Road in Novi, event open to ages 18 and older, register at cityofnovi.org by Sept. 19
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Performance
tricks for the audience. Contortionist Sno Bunta performed her Hula-Hoop routine, which at one point had her twirling 36 hula hoops at once and looking like a giant Slinky.
The three performed in front of an audience of approximately 30 kids from five different elementary schools within the district who would otherwise not be able to attend the regular circus show, which was held at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Sept. 4-14. Also in attendance were some parents, teachers and caregivers.
“It takes a village for our kids to sometimes be able to participate in events like this. We had our parapros (paraprofessionals), we had our BCBAs (board-certified behavior analysts), we had a speech pro, we had teachers, we had parents,” Patel said.
The performers never skipped a beat and often included some children who were running into the performance area with a kind greeting. “Oh, look, we have another friend,” Lok would say and continue on with the performance, and the caregivers seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
“It’s important to just keep going, to keep being the character and to keep entertaining. Even though it may seem like they’re not paying attention, they’re always paying attention to some degree, and it’s just more about having fun with them in the distractions,” Ferlow said. “So if they’re getting distracted, follow the distraction.”
SEPT. 24
Buzz About Bees: Learn about honeybees and hives duringfree all-ages event, presented by Novi Fire Department captain and beekeeper Mark Theisen, 5-6 p.m., Bosco Fields, 47481 11 Mile Road in Novi, register at cityofnovi.org by Sept. 23
ONGOING
Witching Hour: Immersive and illuminated forest walk, 1-mile tour takes approximately one hour to complete and starts around dusk with final entry around 10 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays Sept. 25Nov. 2 with special programming on select nights, also food trucks and seasonal treats, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com
checks out the big top backdrop before a special sensory-friendly show begins at the Novi Community School District Roar Center Sept. 10.
almost bespoked experience just for them.”
“We lean into it,” Lok said. “Because even in the circus itself, when we are performing on that stage, there will be a sneeze, there will be not necessarily a heckle but an unintended laugh, but we hear things, we see things, and we adapt with it, especially as a clown. Sam, our clown, the engagement with the audience as a clown, it draws them in. I feel if you are able to lean into it and include them and be part of that, it gives them an
He said that all the performers live by the show’s motto and lesson for its audience to “live your circus dream,” and they were excited to be able to share their circus dream with the children.
“We are for everyone, from senior citizens to schools to hospitals to libraries, yeah, full spectrum,” Lok said. “For anyone who is not able to come to our show, we would love if the time and resources allow it; we would love to share that love of the circus with them.”
Bunta, of New York, said she has been
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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Third grader Rowan Mathur
All I-96 Flex Route ramp meters now active
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The Michigan Department of Transportation activated all traffic metering lights along the Interstate 96 Flex Route in western Oakland County as of 2 p.m. Sept. 3.
The I-96 Flex Route runs from Kent Lake Road to the Interstate 275/Interstate 696/M-5 interchange. The route utilizes the left shoulder as an extra traffic lane during peak traffic times to help eliminate traffic congestion.
“Drivers need to be aware and alert to the flashing yellow lights, possibly turning red/green,” an MDOT representative said in a press release.
The traffic lights on the ramps are programmed to change from yellow to red/ green when traffic on the freeway is moving slower than 60 mph. This allows MDOT to control the amount of traffic on the highway, enabling it to flow more smoothly.
When a ramp metering light is active, vehicles will be shifted into two lanes on the ramp. Each lane will follow instructions from a separate ramp meter.
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Pregnant sheep carry their baby on their side
According to Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm, when sheep are pregnant, they may exhibit an abdomen that is more pronounced on one side. The farm’s ewe, Maddie, is due to deliver on Sept. 24, and her baby bump is very pronounced on the right side.
Drivers should stop at the white line and then wait for a green light at the ramp meter to proceed onto the freeway. The ramp meter lights will alternate, indicating which lane can enter the freeway and allowing one vehicle to proceed at a time.
Drivers who fail to stop for a red light on a ramp meter are guilty of a traffic violation, which is equivalent to running a red light. In Michigan, drivers who run a red light face fines of $100 to $350, up to 93 days in jail, and two points on their licenses.
If the ramp lights are flashing yellow, traffic can proceed straight onto the freeway without stopping.
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“Most of the time, they will just be yellow. But the sensors in the road will determine the speed of traffic on the freeway, and then trigger whether or not the meters go to green or red,” Diane Cross, MDOT communications representative, said in an email.
MDOT has a video posted on its YouTube channel to educate drivers on how the ramp meters work. More information on freeway ramp metering is available on the Federal Highway Administration website.
David Cantalamisa, 69, of Wixom, said the group is simply a “great ministry.”
“All that experience, it is amazing. The age factor provides knowledge, a lot of experience, and it all contributes so that we can come and we can put on a quality show, teaching a little bit of stage presence, teaching some music, extra things here and there,” Beech said.
Olesko said she looks at performing with the group as a way of paying it forward, if the day should come when she can’t get around like she does now.
Phillips has been performing with the group since 2004. She is often seen front and center tap-dancing.
“We sing to demonstrate that God’s words are trustworthy. We are taught to share our talents with those who are not as mobile as ourselves and not to be afraid to show our love for others,” he said. “We are always trying to reach those who are less fortunate, those who are suffering, lonely and hungry for genuine love. Many out there have only their TV as their best friend, so we (pay) it forward. That is music to my ears.”
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The group will be recruiting members following all Mass services at both St. James and Holy Family parishes. Those interested in joining the group can call (248) 347-7778 or email Schafer at beyondbeliefsingers@ gmail.com.
— CHARITY MEIER
Photo provided by Tollgate Farm
Proper planning takes seniors abroad worry-free
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Traveling as a senior can be daunting, but with travel professionals and the right shoes, it can be smooth sailing all the way to your “bucket list” destination.
Jeffery Leonardi, a travel professional and the owner of Travel Time Vacations in Shelby Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of origin, including many countries in Europe. He also sees a lot of seniors visiting places like Alaska. The state in particular has been popular with seniors and their families.
“I have a lot of 50th anniversary trips and they want to take their family,” Leonardi said.
He specializes in group trips as well.
Other popular trips for seniors include getaways to view the northern lights and, for Macomb County in particular, Palermo, Sicily, since many Italians in the area can trace their roots back to the country.
“Then there are people who just want to travel, and they want to make sure they’re safe and that’s my job,” Leonardi said.
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Leonardi said the trips he books are fully insured, with secured bookings. He said the most important thing for seniors is feeling safe on their trips. A good way to accomplish that, he said, is through travel protection insurance.
“The ones that I sell will waive a preexisting condition when paid
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Rita LaGrasso and her husband Alan Klinger have been to many destinations including Europe and sailing on cruises.
Photo provided by Rita LaGrasso
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.
“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
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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.
“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.”
Field hockey
Another factor in the addition to the MHSAA lineup is when the season falls in the school calendar. In terms of multisport athletes, soccer and lacrosse is where there is expected to be the most overlap. Girls field hockey will be a fall sport, while girls lacrosse and soccer will stay in the spring.
“We think that there’s enough of a connection between lacrosse and soccer that we won’t necessarily be taking athletes away from other fall sports,” Kimmerly said.
Girls field hockey has been an established sport in the area for a while now, even if it wasn’t a sponsored activity. The MHSAA will help promote and guide the sport from the foundation that’s been in place for a while.
“It’s been really exciting. It’s something we’ve been working for and wanting for a long time,” Novi coach and MHSAA Field Hockey Committee member Amy Kilgore said. “We had a great representative body that organized our tournament, and we’ve had a state title since the ’80s … but the perception will change dramatically.”
This sponsorship will add to a sport that also already has an established network of club teams around the state. The club field hockey scene is vital for recruiting and playing at the next level, and this move can help grow the club scene significantly.
“There’s a really robust club system in the US,” Kilgore said. “But not in Michigan, Michigan just has three clubs. … It’s exciting
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performing with the circus for most of her life and always loved it. She said she saw a contortionist act while attending a circus camp and knew that was what she wanted to do.
Lok said he attended Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College and since then has had “the sawdust in his blood.” He said the expression comes from the sawdust that is used to hold circus tents down and keeps mud off their feet.
“For me, circus, the idea of just ordinary people doing extraordinary things, it really resonates with me,” said Lok, who has been a circus performer for 30 years. “I was just a teenage kid growing up in Arlington, Texas, and I didn’t see a path of, like, how does one get into a circus, but once I went to clown college, I was like, ‘Wow you can really explode and be amazing at certain things,’ and it gave me a career, gave me a goal and it was really lovely.”
to see those changes and opportunities for girls to get recognized.”
Kilgore herself runs the Live Oak Field Hockey Club, which aims to grow the sport in Livingston and Oakland counties. The club wants to make sure the experience is fun and is open to all skill levels.
Kilgore currently coaches a competitive Novi team and had a successful playing career before making the jump to coaching. She became used to hearing things that try to delegitimize the sport.
“We would get comments growing up, ‘I play a real sport,’ ‘Your sport isn’t even recognized,’ and ‘Oh, you’re just a club,’ Kilgore said.
“Winning a MHSAA state title or regional title … it certainly carries a different weight,” Kilgore said.
This sponsorship will also provide more opportunities to recognize players. Now that the sport has the MHSAA structure, there will be the chance for district, regional and conference titles that weren’t available before. Athletes will have a more clear path to playing at the next level.
“To watch it grow both in metro Detroit and on the west side of the state I think would be a huge thing for us,” Kilgore said. “For girls to have a certain sense of pride … that it’s no different than any other sport, that’s the hope.”
The state finals will be played Oct. 25 at a location yet to be announced. For more information, visit www.liveoakfieldhockey club.com or email liveoakfieldhockeyclub@ gmail.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Ferlow, of upstate New York, is a second-generation circus performer. His parents performed in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. His dad was a clown and his mother was an aerialist and also rode the elephants.
Ferlow said he learned clowning acts from his father, such as juggling and acrobatics, and then went to Circus Smirkus in Vermont to learn more clowning. He has performed as a clown for 21 years.
“It was a normal life, just very different,” he said of his childhood. “I’d go to Sunday Mass and then follow it up with clown school.”
“My favorite part is just the opportunity to do these outreach programs. It is very much more intimate here, as live entertainers, to have that proper engagement with the audience,” Lok said. “If you go to the stage, we are elevated above you. It is an intimate space, there is connection, but here I just feel like we are right here. We’re just chatting, See PERFORMANCE on page 18A
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on deposit,” Leonardi said. “And so that gives people freedom that they can go because they know that they’re insured for it.”
Most seniors know where they want to go when they meet with Leonardi and if they don’t, he will ask them identifying questions to choose a destination.
Rita LaGrasso has traveled to many different countries and places with her husband Alan Klinger. She’s been on many different trips including land tours and cruises. She said land tours include walking.
“But they also take into consideration the ages, so they slow it down,” LaGrasso said. “We hit all the highlights and all the ports and all that at a much slower pace.”
She recommends that seniors bring appropriate shoes for their trips. She said not to bring anything with a heel or strappy sandals as they get ripped apart.
“Comfortable sandals, gym shoes, laced up gym shoes, something you’re not going to trip all over,” LaGrasso said. “Got to be comfortable.”
She also recommends light packing in terms of clothing and other things. She explained that when exiting the bus, attendants take their suitcases to their rooms and pick them up afterward.
“So every day or every other day, someone is taking care of your luggage,” LaGrasso said.
LaGrasso said to enjoy and eat normally while on vacation and unless someone is a big drinker, they don’t buy the liquor packages.
Cruise costs are usually paid in installments over a certain time period with Leonardi’s company, LaGrasso said.
“By the time you get on the cruise, it’s all free and clear,” LaGrasso said.
She said seniors can’t beat going to Europe.
“The United States, you can see that anytime, but if you have the opportunity to go abroad and check what your heritage is or your ancestors, you can’t beat it,” LaGrasso said. “It might be a once in a lifetime trip, but well worth it. And take your kids, too, if you got any. If you can afford it.”
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Chevy Camaro rides along ‘in memory of Mom’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
Each time Roger Cremont parks his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at a car show, he isn’t interested in trophies or awards.
Instead, the Shelby Township resident passes out stuffed animals, Hot Wheels miniature cars and Beanie Babies to spectators, including kids and adults.
The gesture is done in memory of his mother, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Cremont, 56, places the items on the ground in front of his convertible. Spectators can pick something out to take home with them.
“It’s always set up for the kids,” Cremont said. “The little boys, the little girls and women all flock to the Hot Wheels. The kids just light up. They’re all smiles. That makes me happy. It’s just a blessing all the way around. That’s all the gratification I need.”
Cremont, also known as “Big Dog” to family and friends, replenishes his goodies supply with donations he receives. Through a friend, he’s able to purchase brand-new Hot Wheels for a nominal fee. Cremont, too, decorates the Camaro with car culture memorabilia, tributes to his mom and Old Glory.
“The U.S. flags are in memory of all of the people who fought for our country,” he said. “Just respect for the people who have served our country.” That includes his uncle, Roger Cremont, an Army veteran for whom he was named.
Cremont takes the burgundy-colored Camaro to different car shows and cruises around town.
“Every weekend there is something going on,” Cremont said. One of his favorite hangouts is Eddie’s Drive-In, a throwback to the 1950s where carhops on roller skates serve hamburgers, corn dogs, ice cream treats and more. Cremont meets up with car buffs at the Harrison Township eatery, which hosts a classic cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays during the warmer months. Part of the fun is getting there in his convertible.
“It’s a nice, scenic drive,” he said. “When you got the top down, it’s so freeing. The wind is blowing in your hair. It’s just awesome.”
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On Aug. 31, Cremont brought his Camaro to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show at Blue Water Trucking in Bruce Township. He mingled with families, including 4-year-old Avery Bazydlo, her 6-year-old sister, Aaliyah Bazydlo, and their family members.
ship. He mingled with families, including 4-year-old Avery Bazydlo, her
See CAMARO on page 17A
ABOVE: Roger Cremont, of Shelby Township, brought his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show Aug. 31. RIGHT: Cremont passes out stuffed animals and Hot Wheels miniature cars in memory of his mom, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018.
Photos by Maria Allard
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Other stops this past summer for Cremont included the Yale Bologna Festival, Rockin Rods n’ Rochester, and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Cremont purchased the Camaro two years after his mom died. He found the 1991 model in Inkster and paid $7,000 cash for it. But it needed $7,755 in repairs. When he discovered his mom had left $7,780 in her checking account, he felt that was ‘kind of a sign from heaven — let’s go ahead and get that car done.’”
“She always wanted a convertible, but never got one,” Cremont said.
The Santa Bears that Cremont gives out at car shows once belonged to his mother. At
one time, she owned 30 of them. Her collection grew while working for the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store and continued when the retailer became Macy’s. In all, she put in 49 years of service at Oakland Mall in Troy and Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. On the side, she taught catechism at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township.
“Everyone loved her,” Cremont said. “Just a good soul. I was taking her to her first cancer treatment, and five days later she was gone.”
Cremont also has dealt with cancer. Last year, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. He is in remission, which gave him his health back, which he feels is his chance to bring happiness to others with Hot Wheels and stuffed animals.
“I think that is why God put my cancer on pause,” Cremont said. “I’m just thankful every day.”
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Ledermann said. “At one point, she was spinning while the knives were being thrown, so it was really frightening because I didn’t want him to hit her. But I think it was really fun to watch.”
She said she really enjoyed the different music that was used throughout the show, as it was not common music that is played frequently in the U.S., and that it incorporated some French songs.
Gary Ledermann said that although he liked the acts, his favorite thing was the food.
“I liked the acts, they were great, but you know, I like the popcorn and the cotton candy myself,” he said. “Like the old circus, you know, they had the cotton candy and the snow cones and the kids like that stuff, and I didn’t mind it either, myself. It just reminded me of circuses of old.”
Gary Ledermann said he liked that the circus was on the grass and not set up on the blacktop of a parking lot. He said it made it much more nostalgic. The straw floor, which would get between the toes of sandalwearing circusgoers like himself, really took him back to days gone by.
He said that he really liked the message of the show, to “live your circus dream.” He
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said he appreciated Kevin Venardos’ video story of how he had gone from being homeless one day to owning his own circus and the importance of working hard to achieve and live your circus dreams, and liked how the theme was incorporated throughout the entire show.
“I was talking to my daughter the other day at the table, and she said, ‘Dad, I just want to go to work to get money,’ and I said, ‘No, you want to go to work and realize your dreams,’ just like we learned at the circus.”
He said he thought the theme was “pretty cool,” as you don’t normally see a theme like that when you go to that type of show.
“They kind of tied it together with that theme, and I guess where else do you reach for your dreams and achieve your goals than, I guess, to be a circus performer,” Gary Ledermann said. “I can’t believe they’re making a fortune; it’s just I think they love what they are doing.”
After each performance, Swann would ask the audience if they were to come back with a new show, if they would come to see it, and the answer was always a resounding “yes.”
“It looks like it’s a winner,” Venardos told the Novi Note via text message when asked if they would be coming back next year.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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and that is always my favorite in these kinds of programs, to be there with them, to chat with them afterwards.
“I would say the same,” Ferlow said. “Just to bring our little tent here for people who can’t make it to us, we make it to them and it’s very rewarding and it gives you a purpose.”
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“The kids loved it. I think one kid said, ‘Oh, what the hell?’” Patel said with a laugh. “You could tell just by their applause, their smiling faces, the kids that got to volunteer, the fact that they were able to sit and participate and not just be everybody up and moving.”
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Children in the Novi Community School District Novi4ALL Program enjoy a special sensory-friendly performance by members of Venardos Circus at the district’s Roar Center on Sept. 10.
If you have a racing or irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, one likely suspect is atrial fbrillation (AFib), the most common type. In AFib, the upper chambers of the heart beat chaotically and often too fast. In some cases, this can continue indefnitely (or until it’s treated). But in many people, episodes of AFib come and go, which can make it harder to diagnose.
Atrial fbrillation risk
AFib can develop in anyone, at any time, but it’s much more likely to become a problem as you get older. Other factors besides age that can increase anyone’s chance of developing AFib include high blood pressure, obesity, heart problems (such as heart failure or heart valve disease), thyroid disorders, heavy alcohol use, smoking, diabetes, kidney disease and sleep apnea.
In younger adults, conditions such as thyroid disease or sleep apnea can increase the risk. In women, high blood pressure and heart valve disease are more likely to lead to AFib. While in men, coronary artery disease and previous heart attack are more common risk factors
Spotting AFib symptoms
AFib symptoms may vary, and some people don’t experience them. When symptoms are present, for both sexes these can include racing heart rate, heart palpitations (futters or a pounding heart), shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue.
• Atypical symptoms: Women are more likely than men to experience symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.
• Frequency and duration of episodes: Women tend to have more frequent and longer-lasting AFib episodes than men.
• Stroke risk and severity: Women with AFib may be at higher stroke risk than men. And when women have a stroke, it tends to be more severe.
Diagnosing atrial fbrillation … with your smart watch?
If you notice possible AFib symptoms, take note so you can discuss them with your doctor. During a check-up, your doctor should be able to pick up on an irregular heartbeat—if you’re experiencing an AFib episode. For the other times, a smart watch or wearable ftness tracker may help.
Many of the newest devices use a technology called photoplethysmography, or PPG. This feature uses pulses of light against the skin to measure blood fow through the wrist to track the rhythm of your heartbeat. This can be helpful for spotting heart rhythm disorders such as AFib. If you suspect you’re having periodic AFib episodes, your doctor also might send you home with a heart monitor to help fgure out what’s happening with your heart rhythm.
AFib can be serious, but we can treat heart arrhythmias with medications and procedures. So don’t ignore that futtering heartbeat. If you think you have a possible heart rhythm problem, it’s best to talk to your doctor.
Dr. Dipak Shah, Electrophysiologist at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital
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Decks/Patios
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Painting
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Electrical
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Electrical
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Gutters
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Handyman Services
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Heating & Cooling
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Home Repairs
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
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Lawn Maintenance
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Painting
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PROTOUCH
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PAINTING
GPC
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Plumbing
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Plumbing
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Powerwashing
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Professional Services
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Roofng
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Tree Service
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ELITETREE SERVICE
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