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Street Names, Sewers and Saying Good-Bye You know someone has made an impact on their community when the powers that be rename a street in that person’s honor. It is typically a distinction reserved for notable figures, whether they made their name at the local level or on a more national scale.

John “Jack” Doheny certainly fit the bill.

Nationally, Doheny was a giant figure in the sewer cleaning business, and here in Northville he was known for his generous spirit and the fact he kept his growing business headquartered here when he had opportunities to move elsewhere.

That’s why it came as such sad to news to hear of his passing on New Year’s Day at the age of 87.

For many locals, Doheny Drive is the cutthrough between Main Street and Silver Springs.

The road is home to Jack Doheny Companies, the business Jack founded in 1973. In the late 1970s, after Doheny paid to have the road paved, grateful city leaders renamed it after him. It was the first of many times Doheny would contribute to his adopted hometown in one form or another.

Like many people born during the Great Depression, Doheny had a rags-to-riches story.

He grew up on a farm in rural Minnesota, which had no electricity. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he moved to Chicago to sell Kirby vacuum cleaners. His first sale was to an aunt and uncle, who were so impressed, they hired him to be a salesman for their O’Brien Manufacturing -- the inventor of the first power sewer cleaner.

When he split with O’Brien to form his own company, Doheny and wife Edie settled in Northville because it was a nice town, and they could get their three children – Mary Jo, Michael and Kay – into Catholic school at Our Lady of Victory, which remained his parish until his death.

Doheny broke into the In the late 1970s, Jack Doheny (center) was joined by local officials sewer business at the perfect including Councilman Dewey Gardner and Mayor Paul Vernon when they named Doheny drive. time, selling his vactor trucks and other equipment when governments were being forced to improve doctors, lawyers and the like. When they voted for sanitary systems. Today, the company has him to be president, it was one of those “I made locations in 15 states, employs 250 people, and it” moments. does business in all 50 states, plus Canada. It’s a I was able to meet Jack a couple times over good bet if you see a vactor truck on the road, it the years. Always affable and proud of his Irish came from Doheny. heritage, you could just tell he would’ve been Kay, who now runs the company, says her dad successful selling anything, because he was a had a real knack for recognizing raw talent, often salesman at his core. He worked right up until hiring hungry, inexperienced salespeople, who about a year ago, when the dual menace of ended up doing quite well for the company and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s really started to take for themselves. a toll on him.

“He put a lot of young hustlers in the business There is little doubt that Jack Doheny made his with an agreement on a napkin,” she said. mark on the world -- and Northville. There will Kay said one of her dad’s most treasured always be a road named in his honor to prove it. moments was becoming president at Kurt Kuban is Editor The ‘Ville. He welcomes Meadowbrook Country Club. A former farm your feedback at (734) 716-0783 or kurtkuban@ boy, he always felt a little inferior mingling with gmail.com.

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Advanced Disposal appreciates the chance to offer our perspective on issues raised in your inaugural edition about Arbor Hills landfill.

Arbor Hills has served as one of Southeast Michigan’s leading landfills since the 1960s, keeping neighborhoods clean and serving Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland, Macomb, and Livingston counties.

In 2016, Arbor Hills had an odor problem. We committed to acquiring full control of the site in February 2017, and began a major renovation necessary to create a landfill that continues to be a vital resource for the region with minimal impact to the neighborhoods that continue to spring up around us.

The undermaintained gas-to-energy system was our top priority. Completing the renovation of this system started last year and will take through the summer of 2018 to complete. Our plan was developed in close partnership with regulators.

Even as we invest millions to improve the landfill, Advanced Disposal also invests in the community. In Northville, we support school science initiatives, community clean-up days, and invasive plant removal from Johnson Creek to improve the ecosystem. We welcome classrooms to tour our operation, support regional recycling education and roll up our sleeves alongside our neighbors for community projects. www.arborhills.info offers ways to learn more, get answers to questions, or make suggestions about how we can support the community.

Some of our neighbors continue to report occasional odors from the landfill, and we welcome the chance to respond. Anyone who lives near a landfill (or a farm, or a manufacturing facility, or any other similar large operation) knows that odors will sometimes occur. Our goal is that they should be few in number and mild in intensity.

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Increase Maybury Accessibility Now that the north pedestrian access is complete, look to the south. There are hundreds of homes directly adjacent to the park at the intersections of 7 Mile/Beck, 7 Mile/Ridge, and 7/Angell Boulevard.

Access to Maybury Park’s paved pedestrian path at the southeast, the mountain bike trailhead at the south center and the existing hiking/horse trails

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at the southwest are directly across from these intersections. Creating pedestrian, equestrian, and bike access at these three locations would greatly increase accessibility. Nearby Thayer’s Corner could easily be linked to Maybury Park through the existing Steeplechase subdivision trail connection, creating additional opportunities.

MIKE NOLES Northville resident (and longtime park user)

Add Cross-Country Ski Rental I’m writing in response to your “What’s your opinion?” question in the Maybury State Park article.

If I could recommend a change at the park, I would love to have a seasonal rental service allowing visitors to rent cross-country skis and maybe snow shoes. And if I’m going to dream big... a warming station that sells snacks and hot cocoa.

Also, I absolutely loved reading the first issue of The ‘Ville and look forward to the next, and the next...

SUSAN CARBOTT Nothville

Change Up Riding Direction I really enjoyed the article regarding changes to Maybury and I wanted to suggest something.

I’ve been riding the mountain bike trail for years and really enjoy it. My suggestion would be to perhaps change the riding direction from time to time. This could be done similar to the DTE trail in Chelsea where the direction is changed every other day. This seems to be working quite well and provides a bit of variety for the riders.

BILL FLOWERS Northville

Pedestrian Access I saw your article in Issue 1 of The ‘Ville on Maybury State Park. Living south of the park, near Ridge and Six Mile, my main suggestion/request is that entrances be added for pedestrians and cyclists on the south of the park (from Seven Mile). Neither current entrance, from Eight Mile or from Beck, is convenient or even safe for runners, walkers, or cyclists coming from the south.

Nice magazine!

BOB GOODSELL Northville

Additions to Maybury Here are my top three things to add to Maybury Park: 1. Bike/pedestrian entry along 7 Mile Road.

2. Bike/pedestrian path from Maybury Park to Maybury Farm.

3. Marker/signage for the actual spot in the park that is the ‘Highest Elevation in Wayne County’ including a pathway to the marker (make it a destination within the park for hikers/bikers).

JOHN KARGILIS Northville

More Convenient Bike Access I saw the article in The ‘Ville on Maybury State Park. As a resident of Stonewater, I would love to see bike access on the south side of the park, a sentiment I have heard echoed by other residents.

Currently, there is no safe way for bikers to access Maybury from the south, making it necessary to load our bikes in our cars and drive all the way around to the main entrance. I can say that in the four years I have lived in Northville, I have only done this once.

However, I would most definitely use the bike paths and hiking trails in Maybury on a much more regular basis if there was convenient access on our side that did not require cramming my bike into my car and fighting the traffic on Beck Road.

MARY BETH DIFRANCESCO Northville

Carpe Diem My best wishes for The Ville’s success. I’ve started a number of media businesses in my time, and I know the difficulty. Starting a paper product in an electronic age is ironic, but I agree with you, I like the feel of a real book/magazine in the hand…although I read a lot on my iPad and iPhone.

So, I read your first issue cover to cover, even the ads. The ads! Got to have them. Bless them all, right?

Looking forward to Issue NO. 2.

Carpe diem Dei. STANLEY D. WILLIAMS, PHD. Northville

Good Insight Enjoyed your recent edition of The ‘Ville. It gave my wife Lonna and I some good insight into things going on in our community. Keep up the good work!

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State police post has no plans to close controversial shooting range

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ctober 10, 2017 started out ordinarily enough for Bill Sivy. At 9 a.m., he left his house in the Lakes of Northville subdivision, between Six Mile and Seven Mile roads, for his job at Greenfield Village. At 5 p.m., he got home, pulled into the garage, and went inside.

“When I walked through the front foyer, I noticed a window was broken,” he said. So he went out on the porch to investigate.

The front door’s glass sidelight was smashed. Below it, surrounded by a pile of shards, lay a single bullet, he said.

Sivy pulled out his phone and took a picture, then called the Northville Township police.

“I was pretty sure what had happened,” Sivy said.

So were the police. One of the officers looked at the bullet,

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looked at Sivy, then pointed to the north, where half a mile from Sivy’s front door is a Michigan State Police shooting range, located at the rear of the MSP post on Seven Mile Road.

“You do know what’s over there, right?” the officer said, according to Sivy.

The police took some photos, took the bullet, and said they’d contact MSP. Sivy talked to some neighbors who’d been home during the day. They confirmed they’d heard shots coming from the range for several hours, he said.

That night, Sivy took his dog Molly for a walk and thought about what had happened. For residents in Sivy’s sub, this wasn’t new. In October 2016, a year prior, rounds struck two separate houses a block south on Waterfall Road, breaking the

back windows. No one was hurt.

An MSP ballistics investigation, cited in the Detroit Free Press, linked the rounds to the range. Since then, MSP has retracted that statement, with spokesperson Lt. Mike Shaw

stating that the investigation was “inconclusive” with “no evidence” that the rounds came from the range.

Sivy’s neighborhood and the range are separated by a thickly wooded area as well as a dirt

The Sivy residence on Crestview in Northville Township.

berm. After the 2016 incident, MSP built the berm higher and added baffling atop it.

For Sivy, it wasn’t enough.

“They said everything’s fixed.

Now, it’s happened again,” he said. “I don’t really have any confidence that the state police are going to do the right thing without some outside pressure.”

So he emailed Help Me Hank from Channel 4, and the next day, his front yard was abuzz with reporters.

offer to use the range for free; township police don’t train there.

“I don’t want to be party to that lawsuit,” Snider said.

Shaw said that due to the 2016 modifications, it would be “almost impossible” for a round to escape, adding that MSP is looking at some changes to the range, including raising the barriers. He said MSP is not sure if the round came from the range or not, and that the

“When the dogs can’t find anything, it’s probably not there,” Snider said.

The township manager has a theory of his own.

“The way you’re taught to pull a weapon out to lock and load, you point it straight up so you don’t shoot your partner,” he said – and it’s easy to accidentally start firing before the weapon is pointed forward.

Weapons used at the site have a range of up to a mile, he said, so

hoping to break a window so they’ll be noticed,” Sivy said.

“It’s beyond comprehension.”

‘WHIZZING NOISES’ Aron Crews, who lives in the nearby Northville Woods apartments, doesn’t believe that either. On the same day Sivy’s house was shot, Crews was walking through the wooded area north of the sub and heard shooting from the range. It was between 2-2:30 p.m. “I thought,

I don’t believe this range was ever designed to accommodate the weapons now designed in law enforcement. The day that range provided a function has expired.

Chip Snider Northville Township Manager

Northville Township resident Bill Sivy points to the window panel that was shattered on Oct. 10, 2017 by a bullet. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab on Seven Mile operates a gun range to the north of Sivy’s home - and it and other homes nearby have been hit by bullets in years past.

MYSTERY BULLET He also contacted Northville Township Manager Chip Snider, who spent 47 years in law enforcement and served as township police chief in the late 1990s/early 2000s.

Snider has long been a proponent of closing down the range.

“I don’t believe this range was ever designed to accommodate the weapons now designed in law enforcement,” he said.

“The day that range provided a function has expired.”

Snider turned down MSP’s

investigation is ongoing.

Shaw stated that MSP is pursuing several theories, including that someone was hunting illegally in the area or was firing in a deliberate attempt to give the state police a bad reputation and get the range shut down. He said the fence behind the range showed evidence of having been cut.

Snider’s not buying either idea. He said MSP searched for used rounds in the neighborhood, using dogs trained to sniff out nitrates, but found no evidence of a hunter.

a berm couldn’t contain a round fired skyward.

Even if the investigation determines the round is not from a MSP-issued weapon, that doesn’t mean it’s not from the range, Snider added. Between 300-500 people use the range every year for training, and many bring personal weapons to practice with after they’ve completed the rounds required for certification.

As for the theory that the state police are being framed?

Folks in the area aren’t buying it.

“The gun range is not in use every day. So they’d have to be monitoring activity in the gun range... sneak into the range, fire shots into our subdivision,

wait a second, I’ve never been back here while they’ve been shooting – that might not be the safest thing,” he said. “I kept walking nonetheless. A few minutes after that, there were multiple whizzing noises... at least two bullets came anywhere as close to maybe 5-20 feet from me.”

Crews ducked and ran from the area. Later, he mentioned the encounter in a conversation with Sivy. Their stories matched, and Crews pulled up a map on his phone.

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that it could have been anything besides the state police’s stray bullet,” he said, adding that he’s concerned for citizen safety but “not in any way anti-police.”

The range has been shut down for the winter, pending an investigation. Closing it permanently is not within the township’s purview, as the range is exempt from local control.

Only MSP themselves or an order from state government can do that.

“So I can’t knock on the door at Seven Mile and say ‘cease and desist’ – I have no power or authority,” Snider said. “In fact, I’d be trespassing.”

FRUSTRATION GROWS By the new year, residents were getting frustrated.

“They’re doing such a thorough investigation that the state police didn’t bother to come out to the scene,” Sivy said.

So he and his neighbors started an online petition via SurveyMonkey. In 24 hours, they had collected 170 signatures, which they sent to State Sen. Patrick Colbeck.

Colbeck’s office stated that the senator has toured the site and reviewed proposals by the state police to address the issue.

His Dec. 19 email newsletter stated: We realize this is a very serious concern for the people who live in the area.

The good news is that in working with the Michigan State Police they have been just as equally concerned and responsive... Sen. Colbeck will work to make sure the investigation is handled thoroughly.

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Bill Sivy took this photo on Oct. 10, after finding a bullet that shattered the window next to his front door.

Sivy said that after he sent Colbeck’s office the petition, he got a response promising a town hall meeting.

In the meantime, citizens worry about safety. About 30 steps from where the bullet struck is a path leading to a common area, the woods, a playground, and a sledding hillall heavily used.

Marjorie Banner is a Northville township trustee and lives in the same sub as Sivy. She said the township has approved a resolution formally asking

This overhead satellite image of the Michigan State Police Forensic Crime Lab on Seven Mile Road shows its outdoor gun range that is in the lower left of the photo.

MSP to close the range.

“If they’re going to use it irresponsibly, we don’t want to be in the range of fire,” she said. “It’s not a good place for a gun range to be, in a heavily populated area.”

No one is sure when the range opened. Sivy, who has lived

The Michigan State Police Northville Forensic Laboratory, on Seven Mile Road, is directly north of Sivy’s home. Its gun range is in the back of this building.

there since 1980, said it wasn’t present when he moved in; he estimates the early ‘80s, when some lots in the sub hadn’t yet been developed.

Shaw said the residential area grew up around the range.

“It’s been there 40, 50 years, and now suddenly there are problems,” Shaw said.

For Sivy, coincidence meant a lucky miss for his dog. Sivy works two days a week.

“If I had been home, Molly typically would have been sitting right there on the front porch,” he said. “Beyond that, not only do you have homes and property here, you’ve got kids, you’ve got a playground right in the line of fire.”

“There were three rounds we know about, because they happened to break windows,” he added. “How many others are scattered around that we don’t know about?”

Shaw said that MSP plans to reopen the range in the spring.

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Diaper Drive Marks Fifth Year Helping Local Families

By Wensdy Von Buskirk

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hen Lauren Poole Romeo founded Northville’s Main Street League in 2013, she quickly became aware of “diaper need.”

“After spending time at Northville Civic Concern and having a baby myself, I realized how expensive diapers are, and they’re not covered under Bridge cards,” says Romeo, a long-time Northville resident and mother of two. “These are out of pocket expenses for most families.”

She learned some local families were getting shut out of child care because they couldn’t afford to drop their kids off with the required number of diapers.

And she got wind of one local mom forced to diaper her baby in a plastic bag.

“You hear these stories and your heart just aches,” she said.

Romeo and MSL, a charity organization of about 120 women dedicated to filling

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needs in the community, decided to do something about it, and launched a Diaper Drive.

“It was the first event we ever had,” Romeo said. “Many of us are moms ourselves, and we just thought it was a good outreach.”

Held every March, the drive draws 60-80 women who enjoy a girl’s night out — complete with appetizers and drink specials — while supporting an important cause.

MSL’s fifth annual Diaper Drive will be held 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 1, at the Northville Sports Den, 133 W. Main Street.

Everyone is welcome to the event, which collects disposable diapers — along with gas and gift cards — for distribution through Northville Civic Concern, Starfish Family Services and the First Step Foundation.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, babies need an average of 6-10 diapers

a day, costing $70-$80 per week, an expense many low-income families struggle to meet.

One in three moms report suffering diaper need, which impacts the physical, mental and economic well-being of both children and their parents.

When parents have to budget diapers they change their children less frequently, potentially leading to health issues like diaper rash and urinary tract infection.

Yet diapers are not funded by any federal assistance programs, leaving diaper banks, food banks, social service agencies, faith-based groups, and community organizations like MSL to fill the void.

The Northville Sports Den will collect diapers in the week leading up to the event, which is expected to corral a couple truckloads full of diapers.

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“We use the event as an opportunity to expose our members and guests to other organizations where they could possibly volunteer in the community,” Romeo says. “It’s not just about the Diaper Drive, it’s about getting people together, and educating them on what we do at Main Street League and the other organizations we help and assist with.”

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A group plays in a senior volleyball league at the Northville Community Center on Jan. 8. Photos by John Heider.

‘An Expedient Move’ Improvements expected as township takes over parks and rec

By Maria Taylor

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rom good... to great.

That’s what local officials are anticipating as Northville Parks and Recreation kicks off its first year under administration by Northville Township, the result of a switch in responsibility from the city to the township as of January 1.

“We didn’t have to pull this from the city,” said Northville Township Manager Chip Snider, a longtime proponent of the change. “They kind of pushed it toward us.”

In its 30-some years of existence, Northville Parks and Recreation has functioned as a shared service between the city and the township. Funding is (and will remain) split between the two, with the city paying 15-percent of the budget (from its general fund) and the township contributing 85-percent through a voter-approved millage.

That funding disparity, a formula

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based on population, is one reason for the administrative swap.

“The township pays the vast majority of the bill, the township has a bigger staff and more resources to bring to bear, and we thought it was time that they be allowed to get involved and help update things that need to be updated,” said Northville City Manager Pat Sullivan. “The partner that pays the biggest share of the bill ought to be directly involved in the administration.”

Right now, the parks and rec department has seven full-time employees and anywhere between 50100 part-time or seasonal employees.

That puts limitations on what the department could do. Now, as a result of the changes, the department can draw on township resources and employees, like specialists in engineering, accounting, social media,

Mark Gasche, who has been director of Northville Parks and Recreation since September of 2016, at the Recreation Center at Hillside.

classes, and expanded trips -- seeing what the participation for seniors (think evening and levels are, seeing revenue versus weekend trips to the DSO, DIA, expenses, looking at what and Cirque du Soleil). the community wants to see Regardless of the programmatically,” he said. “A administrative lot of that was switch, underway, and policy for the the township is department encouraging us will still be set to keep doing by the Parks that.”

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and web design.

“In some ways, it’s probably a cost savings,” said Nancy Darga, Northville mayor pro tem and a longtime former member of the Northville Parks and Recreation Commission. “It was a winwin for the employees and the administration of the parks system. I think the director will have more resources on hand than at the city. It’s an expedient move.”

Park maintenance facilities will be moved at some point to the township facilities on Beck Road, between Five Mile and Six Mile, which Parks and Recreation Director Mark Gasche said will be much more convenient. Apart from that and from internal IT changes, most things will stay the same, Gasche said. The headquarters will remain at Hillsdale Middle School, and there won’t be any changes to staff.

“The biggest change will be their paycheck. It’ll say Northville Township now,” said Debra Wilhelm, assistant township manager.

What ultimately happens to the offices at Hillside could be a question for down the road.

“We’re in some older facilities, school buildings... the schools are making plans for those buildings,” said Sullivan.

“We don’t know: Will leases need to be renegotiated?”

Right now, Gasche said,

“you won’t see a lot of changes, programmatically or parksand facility-wise.” Some of the changes made or slated for this year include an updated program brochure (to be sent twice a year in print plus once via email, beginning this fall), new online registration software, and an updated website, targeted for April, that will be included in the township’s smartphone app.

Commission, program due NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP CONTRIBUTION: $1,011,229 which has for changes overseen the is the Senior CITY OF NORTHVILLE $ department Services dropCONTRIBUTION: 193,481 since its in yoga classes.

FEES, CHARGES, GRANTS AND $ inception.

“We realized DONATIONS: 1,271,490 Gasche said the our fitness and * Figures provided by Northville Parks commission yoga program and Recreation has been “very just wasn’t supportive” of the changes. sustaining the direct costs, “I’ve been on the parks and even in terms of covering the rec board since back when it program coordinators,” Gasche

We’ve been doing about a year-long program evaluation – seeing what the participation levels are, seeing revenue versus expenses, looking at what the community wants to see programmatically.”

Mark Gasche Director, Northville Parks & Recreation

Part of the transition also includes evaluating the sustainability of programs to see if any need to be cut or added.

“We may find some programs that aren’t producing, and we can’t subsidize programs that aren’t successful,” said Snider.

As it turns out, Gasche said the department has “kind of been doing that already.”

“We’ve been doing about a year-long program evaluation

said. “Instead of a huge fee increase, which might impact registration, we did a modest fee increase, and instead of monthly passes, now we’re offering punch cards.”

You can buy 10- or 20- punch cards, good for three months; if you choose the 20-punch option, the price increase ends up being 50 cents extra per class.

Several new programs added this year include drawing and futsal classes for kids, WERQ (dance/yoga/strength training)

was run by private citizens,” said Darga. “Since then, we’ve taken tremendous steps forward, and I think we will continue to do that.”

What’s Your Opinion?

Do you take advantage of programming provided

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Social Event of the Year

Fireman’s Ball serves up dining, drinking, dancing and donation

By Kurt Kuban

Photos by Craig David Butler

I

t was in 2004 when a group of Northville Township firefighters decided to organize a charity event and have a little fun in the process.

That same year they hosted the very first Fireman’s Ball at the Italian American Club, and the event drew a rather modest gathering.

My, how the event has grown in the years since. Now in its 15th year, the Fireman’s Ball has become one of the biggest social events of the winter, and is attended by a virtual who’s who of Northville’s leaders.

“Our first year, there were only 75 people, and it was mostly our friends and families,” said Tom Hughes, president of the Northville Township Firefighters Charity Fund, which organizes the ball.

“This year we are expecting to sell 750 tickets and sell out. It’s

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become a kind of night out for the whole community.”

The event will take place from 6 p.m.-midnight on Saturday, Feb. 17. To accommodate the growth, the NTFFCF moved the ball to the larger Laurel Manor in Livonia a couple years ago, and it has been a perfect fit, according to

Hughes. A ticket will get you a plated dinner and an open bar.

Plus, the Killer Flamingos will be back to perform live, and are sure to keep everyone up and grooving to their pop rock repertoire.

In essence, it’s a little dining, a little drinking and a little dancing. If that sounds like the

perfect night out, it gets better.

The Fireman’s Ball also raises money for some important causes in our community and beyond.

In fact, the firefighters formed the Northville Township Firefighters Charity Fund, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so they could donate to multiple causes and not just a single cause like in the early years of the ball.

Over the years, the group has raised more than $300,000 for various causes, including aiding injured and fallen firefighters and police officers (and their families). Some of the organizations they’ve helped include the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Make-a-Wish Foundation, the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center, Northville Civic Concern, American Red Cross,

Northville Youth Assistance, is a collaborative project with Beaumont’s Student Heart Kiwanis.

Check, Main Street League, Hughes said the event the Salvation Army, and the wouldn’t be possible without Northville the generosity Goodfellows. of the local According business to Hughes, community via last year’s ball sponsorships WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnight on raised more and donations Saturday, Feb. 17 than $50,000 that are raffled WHERE: Laurel Manor Banquet and they are off during the and Conference Center, 39000 hoping to top event. There Schoolcraft Road, Livonia that number will be raffles, HIGHLIGHTS: Dinner and open bar, this year. He silent and live music by the Killer Flamingos, live said the group auctions, and and silent auctions, raffles is still trying to more.

TICKETS: $100 each figure out how As of this MORE INFO: To purchase tickets, to apply the writing, the call (734) 219-3961, email funds from this admin@ntffcharityfund.com or visit group was still year, though looking for www.NTFFCharityFund.com some of the event sponsors. money will be used for a new “Becoming a sponsor handicap-accessible playground provides a great opportunity to at Maybury State Park, which promote your business while

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also helping those in need,” Hughes said.

For Hughes, the best part of the event is the way “it brings everyone together.” Plus it’s a great way to get out of the house in Killer Flamingos the middle of winter when most people have been cooped up for a while, and spend a night out on the town.

“It’s the social event of the year for some people. A lot of ladies will get their hair done and purchase a dress just for the occasion,” Hughes said. “It’s a pretty cool experience to see how the ball has grown the way it has.”

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Romantic Restaurants

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Downtown Northville is the destination for perfect Valentine’s date

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alentine’s Day is an excellent excuse for a date night out, and where better than downtown Northville? With lights twinkling in the trees, frosty window shopping arm-in-arm, and a stop to see what’s new at Town Square, the stroll to your restaurant is almost as romantic as the destination itself.

So, grab a gift of champagne truffles from Chocolates by Renee, some long stem roses from Adorn Fine Flowers, and book a reservation at one of The Ville’s top picks to experience a romantic dining experience:

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Table 5

For the social couple, it doesn’t get better than Table 5. With its casual bistro atmosphere, dim lights and stylish art by Northville’s own Tara Hackett, the vibe at Table 5 is cozy and cool. We recommend sitting at the bar and mingling with locals as bartender Brian Friel mixes his memorable martinis or ignites his fiery Spanish Coffee show.

A recent evening found Barbara Moroski-Browne and Don Webb, engaged to be married next year, declaring it their favorite Northville haunt.

“Romance isn’t always just about two people by yourselves.

Sometimes it’s about being surrounded by other people, having fun, and being connected,” Moroski-Brown says.

You can also grab “bites at the bar” — like sauteed Angus steak tips, ricotta fritters, or the cheese and olive plate, perfect for a pair.

126 E. Main St. (248) 305-6555 table5.net

Lucy & the Wolf

If you’re lucky enough to score a “rezzie” at this trendy Northville eatery, you’ll find every table has its charm. And the quaintness of the restaurant lends itself to closeness, whether you sit up front with a view to Center and Main, or in one of the more intimate banquettes across from the bar.

According to Chef and Co-Owner Brandon Wolschleger, the menu is meant for sharing.

He recommends tomatoes in cast iron, tossed with peppers, cheese curds and egg; deviled eggs with serrano ham and pickled mustard seed; tomato and ricotta bruschetta; or smoked salmon tartare.

“The small plates concept gets you more interactive with the person across from you,” he says. “We put a focus on making them easy to eat and easy to share.”

All drinks at Lucy & the Wolf are named after songs, like the dreamy “Crash Into Me” — champagne with cranberry and sage simple syrup.

Wrap up with campfire s’mores or mini bourbon smoked sugar donuts to make your date complete.

102 E. Main St. (248) 308-3057 lucyandthewolf.com

Ask for a spot in the dining room by the roaring gas fireplace and choose from an extensive menu of pasta, veal, chicken and seafood dishes influenced by Grippi’s native Italy (the lobster ravioli will hardly disappoint). Pair with a selection from the extensive wine list, like Amarone Zenato Veneto, and lift your spirits with a toast.

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Le George Mediterranean Bar & Bistro

Tirami Sù

In Italian, Tiramisù translates to “lift me up,” and the patron painting of this old-school Northville eatery depicts a man elevating a woman in embrace as classical fabrics swirl around them. Of course, Tirami sù also defines the beloved dessert made from ladyfingers dipped in coffee and layered with cocoa and mascarpone. Here, the Italian indulgence is homemade from scratch just like nearly everything on the menu, confirms Owner Frank Grippi, whose restaurant is so successful, he’s opening a second location in Riverview in 2018.

George Farah and his wife Rita, married for 27 years, have realized their dream of running a restaurant together. Their passion for food and each other is evident in the warmth of Le George. The bar and bistro offers a unique fusion of Mediterranean and French cuisine, with an emphasis on harmony and hospitality.

The Mézéh for two, a sampler of Makanek, Kibbe, Taboule, Hummus, Warak enab and falafel — meant to encourage conversation and awake the palate — is always great for a date. But the Farahs also offer a special Menu de la Saint Valentin each year. The prix-fixe three-course meal opens with the restaurant’s most romantic apertif, the Champagne Kiss — champagne, raspberry vodka and chambord, and closes with a choice of dessert. Farah recommends booth 7 for extra intimacy.

“It’s private. We have a lot of people that make reservations and request that special booth,” he said.

124 E. Main Street (248) 924-2016 legeorge.us

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The ‘Ville’s Picks:

Romantic Restaurants Rocky’s of Northville

Oysters have long been credited with aphrodisiac properties — a claim backed by a 2005 study that showed bivalve mollusks contain a rare amino acid that triggers production of sex hormones. Whether or not you believe the hype, a good meal goes a long way toward setting the mood, and Rocky’s is the place for oysters in Northville.

Our only pick outside of downtown proper, this Northville institution has been making dinner dates special for more than 25 years. It’s known for its raw bar, which features, among many other fruit de mer,

fixer upper, designed to be souped up with after market and oem add-ons.

202 W. Main Street (248) 924-3367 Garagenorthville.com

oysters rockefeller (with spinach, pernod and parmesan cheese); oysters on the half shell; and kamikaze oysters (with sesame seaweed salad and flying caviar). Chef Rocky Rachwitz is known for his preparation of seafood and steak, and happy hour deals will get you out the door in time for a movie.

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Garage Grill & Fuel Bar

If you’re a casual couple, this is the place for you. This converted service station plays off the theme by balancing hipster nods to car culture with sleek retro-inspired design.

The windows offer panoramic views and the menu has a great sense of humor, like r & d soup (daily ideas in action) and the mini mack (two angus patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion on a sesame seed bun). You can’t go wrong with a pizza wheel and there are several options, from the off road mushroom and cheese with a dash of truffle sauce, to the simple mechanic

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Finally, no matter where you had your Valentine’s dinner, The ’Ville recommends a nightcap at Bak Bar, an intimate little spot with a cosmopolitan vibe.

The bar’s super-dim atmosphere, loungy vibe and benches lined with throw pillows encourage getting close. An adjunct of Poole’s Tavern, you can order from the inn’s menu, or stick with drinks at this hidden gem. You’ll feel like you’re spending an evening in a swanky Manhattan bar, when you’re right in your own hometown.

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The Galloglys, who’ve raised son Ryan, 36, and Aaron, 33, in Northville and its school district, are moving to a home on a lake on the IndianaMichigan border, where Jim plans on enjoying yard work for a while as he gets his landscaping in order.

“It’s a big stress release for me: mindless. It’s the main thing I’ll do next year,” he said.

Jim also plans on volunteering at a hospital near his new home, but “initially I’m just going to take it easy.”

Jim Gallogly served as the city’s DPW director and engineer since 1995. He retired on Jan. 11, his 66th birthday.

Headed For Easy Street No more road and sewer repairs for retiring DPW director Story and Photos by John Heider

I

f Jim Gallogly showed up on your block in Northville, you knew you were in for some disruption - at least in the short term.

A visit by Gallogly or any part of his seven-person crew from the city’s Department of Public Works likely meant your street would be blocked off to have the pavement either repaired or torn up to fix a broken water main, or your driveway snowed under after a plow truck rumbled by.

Though occasionally inconveniencing, Gallogly was always proud the DPW

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delivered needed repairs and street cleanings that kept Northville moving and functioning while he was at the helm of the department over the last quarter century.

Gallogly has been an institution in the city, having served as the DPW director and city engineer since 1995. All good things must end, however.

Gallogly retired from the city on Jan. 11, which coincidentally was also his 66th birthday. The Indiana native, who got his Bachelor’s in civil engineering from Trine University, his Master’s from Western

Michigan and has a life-long of service to communities in Michigan, is moving back to the state where he grew up.

Jim began his career as an engineering and public works employee in 1984, when he landed a job with the city of Battle Creek, where he also served as assistant city manager. In 1991 he became the director of public works for Kalamazoo. After that, he’s been pretty much married to the City of Northville (along with his wife Lorna) - spending the majority of his career with the city’s DPW.

MANY RESPONSIBILITIES Gallogly said Northville’s DPW performs upkeep and many tasks in the city that most residents might not consider.

“We take care of the cemeteries,” said Gallogly, noting DPW personnel dig the holes for the gravesites. Not by hand, as some still think, but by using a large diesel backhoe.

For how much longer is unclear, considering space is running out at the two city-owned and maintained cemeteries, Rural Hill and Oakwood.

Perhaps the DPW’s most important job is taking care of about 25 miles of roads within the city. Another five miles or so that run through the area are maintainted by Wayne and Oakland counties.

“People don’t realize what we do until it doesn’t happen or work, like if the water stops,” said Gallogly. “People want to know why we dig a hole in front of their homes. If we’re not routinely cleaning the sewer lines the backups and breaks would greatly increase. So when we’re digging up a street, we’re doing it for them.”

When Gallogly took the reins of the DPW it had 10 full time workers and two management

personnel. However, after the recession of 2007, the city cut three positions and hasn’t brought them back.

But according to Gallogly the current crew working out of the DPW yard at the end of Wallis Street is able to fulfill Northville’s needs with their adequate city budget. Gallogly thinks that his department spends almost as much as the police department but, “that’s the nature of the job - to spend money for the town: patch roads, repair roads, and repair sewer lines.”

Another city mainstay, Chris Johnson, who served as Northville mayor for 28 years, has nothing but praise for Gallogly, who he shared city hall with for 20 years.

“Jim is a man with smarts,

integrity, and class. Many folks will not know how good Jim was until he leaves,” said Northville’s longest serving mayor. “Being an engineer, Jim was always a person that looked for the solution. I found that he was resourceful in bringing new ideas to the table.”

BIG CHANGES Work long enough for the city and you learn some of its best kept secrets and lesser-known history.

Gallogly can tell some great stories, including a unique tale about the area near the town’s water tower, which stands near Hillside Middle School.

According to Gallogly, years before the water tower was constructed, in the 1930s the city built a large storage tank that was at ground level. There was a pipe that led into it from Novi and filled the tank with water during the night so it could pressurize the system during the day. Because the tank

“I was also lucky enough to work on a millage for the roads that passed in 1997. That helped,” he said. However, noting that a more recent road replacement millage was voted down, he said “we do need to double the spending on our streets. They’re decaying faster than we can repair them.”

Gallogly said he’s not so sure how much he will miss digging up the streets or repairing water mains in the middle of the night, but one thing is for

Jim is a man with smarts, integrity, and class. Many folks will not know how good Jim was until he leaves.”

Chris Johnson, Former Mayor on retiring Jim Gallogly, who he worked with for 20 years was not fenced in or protected, local kids would go up there in warm weather and swim in what was basically the city’s drinking water.

As there’s no longer a storage tank open to swimmers, Northville need not worry about their water tasting like… bathers.

The city of Northville has undergone a lot of change in the 22 years Gallogly has been around.

“The town used to go to sleep at six when I first showed up.

Now it’s hopping - and people are moving into town,” said Gallogly. He credits the city and local merchants working together to make the downtown much more viable in recent years.

Other aspects of the town weren’t always supported by its voting citizens.

certain – he will miss the people that he worked with and who he served.

“I like helping people. A lot ask for help and some demand help. Some we can help and some we can’t, but we always try to be fair,” said Gallogly. “We’re going to miss it here. It’s a lovely community and I’m going to miss my co-workers.”

He then waxed philosophical about his end-stage career situation: “You go from the height of your career to unemployment.”

Finally Gallogly noted with a chuckle that, while he is moving away from Northville once his retirement is final in February of 2018, he said he is sure to return.

“I will be back because my wife and I have two plots at Rural Hill (Cemetery).”

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PAST TENSE

By Michele Fecht

Photos courtesy of Teresa Folino

Paul’s Sweet Shop A Valentine treat on Main Street from yesteryear

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rom 1955-61, Paul and Mamie Folino’s candy store and soda fountain was a destination for boxed hand-dipped chocolates and homemade candy. Vanilla caramels, cherry cordials, homemade fudge, assorted chocolates with creams, fruits and nuts filled display cases and shelves at their 144 East Main Street store.

Candy was sold in half-pound to five-pound boxes. No charge for the box, and Paul’s would mail anywhere.

The soda fountain with its 19-cent sodas, Sealtest ice cream sundaes, pizza pies with Mamie Folino’s secret sauce,

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and downtown Northville’s first jukebox, was a popular hang out for Northville teens.

When Paul’s closed, the building housed a variety of businesses from a Little Caesar’s Pizza parlor to a hair salon. Slated for demolition in 2006, the structure — built between 1830 and 1850 and believed to be the last timberframed commercial building in downtown Northville — was dismantled by Northville Historical Society volunteers and reconstructed as the J.M. Mead General Store at Mill Race Historical Village. It opened in 2010 as the museum store.

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HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL

Pin It to Win It Camaraderie, hard work making NHS wrestling team a legitimate threat

By Gracie Borbi, Riley Jordan, Corinne Kissel, Hunter Meisel and Rachael Stach Photos by Corinne Kissel

EDITOR’S NOTE High School Confidential is a regular feature of The ‘Ville. It is produced by journalism students at Northville High School under the direction of English teacher Amy Baditoi. In this installment, the story was written by student reporters Gracie Borbi, Riley Jordan, Corinne Kissel, Hunter Meisel and Rachael Stach. Kissel took the photos.

T

hree dozen boys sit in a half circle in the back of the Northville High School auxiliary gym, each listening keenly to their coach. His voice carries over the yell of the cheerleading teams practicing next door, but his athletes are completely silent.

Suddenly, he claps his hands, the silence breaks and practice for the Northville wrestling team resumes once again.

The team has grown in both interest and numbers over the years, boasting a current total of 36 student athletes in the program, with 17 competing at the varsity level and the other 19 competing as part of the junior varsity squad. With numbers and talent on the rise, the team wishes to be recognized as a legitimate threat on the mat.

Head Coach Tyler Schneider has taken up the task of getting the team to Regionals and having them recognized as a

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Freshman Alex Laskowski (foreground) and sophomore Anthony Cocca fight for control over the other in a “tie up”.

formidable opponent. He has coached the team for three years and has watched the group develop into a close-knit family.

“A couple of years ago when I started here as head coach, we had individuals. Now, if they go anywhere, they go together.

It’s a team, a family, not just individuals,” Schneider said.

Hayden Notario, a freshman on the team, echoed Schneider’s sentiment and explained that he and his teammates genuinely support and respect one another.

“On the wrestling team, no one’s out to get each other,” Notario said. “One of the things the coach says is … even if we’re not the ones out there, our teammates wouldn’t be there without us.”

Notario is glad he joined the team, in large part because of the family he has gained, but also because of his success on the mat. Having never wrestled before this year, Notario has been able to win many of his matches. He said despite the tough conditioning each wrestler has to endure to be

ready for the season, it’s all been worth it in the end.

“I like wrestling. I like to be on the mat,” he said, laughing a little at the simplicity of the truth.

With approximately five practices a week and seven-hour matches on Saturdays, wrestling demands a lot of each athlete, according to Gabriel Monteiro de Castro. Even though he is a sophomore, it is his first year on the team, and he said he is still adjusting to the dedication the sport requires.

“Usually Mondays and

Thursdays we do weights, and the other days, we do conditioning,” he explained.

Yet this intense practice schedule isn’t the only thing that athletes like Monteiro de Castro have to push through.

Pain from sore muscles can be felt long after the three-hour practices are over.

“Usually, your muscles are sore,” he said. “You get bruises a lot [from falling hard on the mats during training].”

While Monteiro de Castro

sportsmanship when he joined the team four years ago as a freshman.

“I went to a couple of practices, and I loved it. The team was super awesome and super fun,” Lewis said.

He hopes that the rapport the team has developed will help them compete this season.

“After being with your team for so long, you really grow closer with one another,” Lewis said. “So far, we have been doing very well, and it’s without a

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Sophomore Brendan Darr attempts to escape the grip of sophomore Harrison Asher.

admitted that the sport and the conditioning it requires can be difficult, wrestlers like senior Adam Lewis also reported that the spirit of camaraderie the team has developed carries them through any challenges they face.

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doubt the best team we’ve had in 10 years.”

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out & about YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTHVILLE THIS MONTH Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m.

The Northville Community Center (303 W. Main Street) will host this year’s Royal Daddy Daughter Dance. Put on

by Northville Parks and Recreation, the event is open to girls 5-13 to spend an enchanted evening with dad. Dance the night away before the last petal drops. Food will be provided. Cost is $30 per couple for residents and $40 for non-residents. There is a $5 fee for each additional family member. To sign up or for more information, visit http://northvilleparksandrec.org.

Northville Art House ArtCrush Saturday, Feb. 10 from 7-10 p.m.

This fundraiser for the Northville Art House will take place in the mezzanine area at Cantoro Italian Market and Trattoria (15550 N. Haggerty Road). The event will feature appetizers from Cantoro’s, an open bar, a make and take project taught by an Art House teacher, a silent auction, and more. Tickets cost $60 and can be purchased by visiting www.northvillearthouse.org.

You can also purchase them at the Art House, which is located at 215 W. Cady Street. The Art House promotes the arts by hosting art classes and exhibitions throughout the year. This event is being sponsored by The Knickerbocker Group of Raymond James and Bandoni Creative LLC.

Family Feud at the VFW Friday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.

The VFW Post 4012 of Northville (438 S. Main Street) invites the community

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to a fun night with a Family Feudstyle game. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. starting time. Cost is $5 per person with a team of eight per table.

If you want to reserve a table of eight with friends call ahead to make sure there is a table available. Groups of six or less can just show up. Bring an appetizer or snack food to share with your table. Beverages are available.

For reservations call Bill King at (248) 345-3502.

President’s Day Hike at Maybury Monday, Feb. 19, from 10-11 a.m.

Get outside and participate in a guided hike at Maybury State Park on President’s Day. Weather permitting, bring your skis or snowshoes and head out in the park’s trails. Dress appropriately for moderate activity.

Light refreshments will be available after the hike. There is no registration necessary for this free program. You will need a Michigan Recreation Passport for entry into the park, which can be purchased at Maybury.

Meet at the Horse Staging Parking Lot (use Beck Road entrance). For more information, call Maybury at (248) 349-8390.

Your Aging Brain & What You Can Do About It Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.

The Northville District Library will host this presentation by University of Michigan Professor Thad Polk. Aging is associated with subtle declines

in some cognitive function, but not others. As we age, we become more forgetful, get distracted, and can’t process information quite as quickly.

However, world knowledge, emotional processing and “wisdom” tend to remain stable and may even improve.

Learn what happens to our brains as we age, and hear some scientifically verified approaches that can help our brains age more gracefully. To register, call the library at (248) 3493020 or visit northvillelibrary.org.

NHS Choir Cabaret Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.

Come out and support the NHS Choir’s annual Cabaret show, which will take place in the Northville High School cafeteria.

For more information, visit https:// northvillehighschoolchoirs.weebly. com.

America’s Classiest Cars Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.

The Northville District Library will host this Russell Dore presentation.

Learn how the Deusenberg Brothers, E.L. Cord, and Harry Stutz built these American brands to epitomize luxury, and what led to the disappearance of these companies. To register, call the library at (248) 349-3020 or visit northvillelibrary.org.

Thomas Nast, The Cartoons That Changed America Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.

Part of the Northville Historical Society 2018 Lecture Series, this presentation will take place in the Old School Church at Mill Race Historical Village. Thomas Nast has been called the “Father of American Caricature.”

He was an American cartoonist, best known for his attack on the political machine of William M. Tweed in New York City in the 1870s. Thomas Nast drew his cartoons and changed the Civil War and along the way, Christmas. The lectures are open to NHS members and the public free of charge. However, donations are encouraged and will be accepted at the door. For more information, visit www.millracenorthville.org.

12th Annual Members’ Exhibition Friday, March 2 from 6-9 p.m.

This exhibition at the Northville Art House (215 W. Cady Street) features original works in all media, showcases the talents of current member artists, and recognizes the people who support the growth and creativity of the arts in the Northville community. Become an Art House member to be included in this exhibition. The 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, March 2, from 6-9 p.m. and runs through March 24. For more information, including hours and how to become an Art House member, visit www. northvillearthouse.org.

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‘Kids With Compassion’

A group of Northville High School students visited a different kind of classroom on Jan. 13 when they traveled to a shelter for abused women and children on Detroit’s west side.

The eight girls, who are members of the Kids With Compassion club at NHS, visited the shelter operated

by Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. They volunteered for the day, serving food to about 75 people, including women and children staying at the shelter and some homeless individuals. It was quite an eye opener for the girls. Pictured (above) with Jessica Powell from the shelter are (from left) Natalie Kean, Sara Hanson, Brooke Hanson, Anna Szalay, Cate Lindstrom, Isabella Kakish, Julia Jaafar and Jenna Jaafar, the founder and president of the club. Great job, ladies!

DDA Board Opening

The City of Northville has an opening for a qualified and interested volunteer to serve on the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors.

According to the DDA mission, the board strives to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the greater Northville area through economic and physical revitalization of the downtown business district. The DDA coordinates and supports activities to promote the economic viability of the downtown area.

It also acts as an advocate for a safe, clean and attractive central business district. A strong downtown center is a major attraction for development and enhances the quality of the life for the entire community.

The board meets at 8 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the lower level of City Hall. Information about board responsibilities is available on the DDA website at www.downtownnorthville.com. For more information, contact Lori Ward at (248) 349-0345 or lward@ci.northville.mi.us.

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Goodfellows Campaign Made Holidays Brighter

Christmas was a little kinder for some local low-income families due to the efforts of Northville Rotary’s annual Goodfellows newspaper sale. Rotary members donated a total of $9,025 to Northville Civic Concern, which it used to distribute Meijer gift cards to the local families the organization serves just in time for the holiday.

On Dec. 9, Rotary members and some friends they recruited stood at 10 street crosswalks and near two retail locations around town handing out their newspapers to those who offered donations to the cause.

“A total of 27 Rotarians, as well as 16 prospective members and community friends who are interested in the service projects our club sponsors, turned out to help on that cold, snowy Saturday,” said Rotarian Alan Somershoe, who organizes the annual drive for the club.

The group raised $8,600 that day, buoyed by a $2,000 grant from the Danish Brotherhood of Michigan, and $2,000-plus raised by Northville Township firefighters who were stationed that day near Six Mile and Haggerty. This was the most the club has ever raised, and about $1,100 more than in 2016.

Thanks to Meijer’s generous rebate program on large gift card orders, Rotary was able to order $9,025 worth of $25 gift cards for Northville Civic Concern. Rotary members presented the gift certificates to Civic Concern Director Marlene Kuntz when she visited the club on Dec. 19.

“Thank you, Northville!” said Somershoe, pictured above with Kuntz and Rotary President John Kelly.

Send Off

State Rep. Jeff Noble showed up to present Julie Herrin with a proclamation from the State of Michigan at her going away party on Jan. 13 at the Northville District Library. Herrin, the library’s longtime director, officially retired on Jan. 15.

The proclamation honored Herrin’s many years of service. She was hired as the library’s director in 1996.

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artistic, Laura Roush might just be the person to help you unlock those passions.

Roush’s ColorfuLaura Creative Studio in downtown

Northville offers the perfect environment, with all the necessary materials, for people to create just about any kind of art project they can imagine.

Whether people come as individuals or in groups for special outings, ColorfuLaura provides all you need to be creative.

Roush knows firsthand how everyday life can squelch your inner passions. She studied to be an artist at the College for Creative Studies and the Ringling College of Art & Design, but then landed a job in the advertising industry. She worked for a number of top firms in the region, including McCann Erickson, but found

working in that environment was a bit stifling. After about a dozen years working for others, she started her own home-based business providing advertising and marketing expertise.

After she and her husband had their second child, however, Roush realized she didn’t have the time to work, so she decided she was pretty much done with the advertising world. Her second child was followed by two more, and her mom duties consumed her time.

But the creativity was still bubbling up inside Roush, and it was something she wanted to share with others, and use her art background in the process.

In 2016, she opened the business in a space located in Northville Square. In October of 2017, she moved to the current location on the second floor of the Village Workshop, located on Cady, a block south of Main Street.

“I have a lot more space, which is fantastic,” Roush said.

“It’s really a perfect fit for me.

The Village Workshop has a lot of creative people around.

It’s more comfortable. I now have space for groups of 2430 people, depending on the project.”

It’s a wonderful environment, highlighted by bright colors, comfortable couches, lots of windows for light, and all the art supplies you can imagine.

“I’ve got just about everything when it comes to art supplies,” Roush said. “A lot of people can’t be creative because it’s too expensive. Here, you can come in and use all my supplies.

For $30 you can come in and use anything in the studio. Plus, you don’t have to clean up, you don’t have to find the space in your own house, and you don’t have to buy things you are never going use again.”

ColorfuLaura is available for group outings and parties, but they also offer plenty of classes and workshops, and there are also open hours for walk-ins.

Projects range from Soul Books and intuitive painting to vision boards and mixed media (dream catchers, spirit dolls, collages, etc.).

“I have been to ColorfuLaura on a few occasions, ranging from casually coloring an adult colorbook to a kid’s birthday party and holiday projects. I loved having access to the space and supplies to simply color, as well as instruction to create paintings on canvas and water

color projects,” Tammi Kelly Van Camp wrote on Facebook after her most recent visit in November.

The ‘Ville: ColorfuLaura is a unique business. How did you come up with the idea?

Laura Roush: After I left the advertising business, I had this great studio in the house with so many supplies. Lots and lots of art supplies.

And I thought, it’s so fun to do this, but it would be much more fun to do this in a group. And I started thinking about how art equates to life, and how you can use it to better yourself. and didn’t care if it was perfect. But kids now, they are a lot more worried about perfectionism. And we as adults are a lot more worried about it. It kills creativity. And that’s too bad because creativity is the mother of invention. I want to change that mentality in people, and have them come in and just have fun and enjoy the process. That’s what life is about.

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So I decided to start a business that would allow people to come in and reconnect with the people they are -and not the people who were modified by the constraints of the world. I wanted people to come back to who they are. I think creativity does that.

When we were kids, we would draw

The ‘Ville: What does a typical group session look like?

Laura Roush: We have art parties, when groups come in, and those are just for fun. We’ll have wine and paint things, and it’s a good time. We’ll do custom projects that they request, where each person is encouraged to put their own twist on it. For those groups I try to entertain, telling stories and making people laugh. Most of the people who have come in for paint parties have come back for more.

I also have open times, when people can just drop in and be creative.

And I’m also doing more personal growth creativity classes. In these sessions, we explore some pretty serious matter, looking at our past.

The whole point is to bring people together. The goal is to have each person open up, discuss why they’re here, and generally it’s interesting because, in this setting, people

talk about things they would never discuss with strangers. We support each other. People are empowered by that. And, of course, we also do a project, such as a Soul Book, which is a book about yourself, including things you have forgotten. Most of the projects are about growth and connecting with other people.

The ‘Ville: What’s your goal when people leave here?

Laura Roush: I want them to feel empowered to create more even if it’s not with me. I want them to feel they have something to offer beyond just going to work every day. Everyone is unique and interesting. I want them to have a renewed sense about being excited about life. Like you felt when you were graduating from high school and had everything ahead of you. We still have a lot ahead of us.

The ‘Ville: You moved locations in October. The new space is great. It just feels like an art studio.

Laura Roush: People love it. I love it. It feels good to be here. I try to keep it organized, and I think it is, but a lot people tell me they like it because it’s a little messy. It’s not pretentious, and I think it helps people create. If you walk into a place that’s pristine and perfect, you’re just not going to want to make a mess.

Creativity is messy.

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Honoring Hometown Heroes institution in this town.

Shake his hand if you see him.

Chuck Lapham with his Citizen of the Year award.

There are the mega celebrities who come and go, and others who experience their fifteen minutes of fame, never to be heard from again. But here in Northville there are plenty of local celebrities and hometown heroes here to stay.

Case in point, Chuck Lapham, after a lifetime of community service to his hometown, was named Citizen of the Year by the Northville Chamber of Commerce in October.

He will be recognized throughout the year ahead.

He had a seat of honor in the Holiday Lighted Parade and will be a featured guest in the 2018 Victorian Parade, which is part of the Northville Heritage Festival.

Chuck is owner of Lapham Development Company and one of the founders of Tipping Point Theatre. Whether he is helping a local non-profit organization or working with an elected official, you’re bound to see Chuck around. He truly is an

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Did you catch DDA Director Lori Ward on Fox 2 News recently? She introduced downtown retailers to the Metro Detroit area audience of shoppers with some great ideas.

Everyone is waiting for the mouth-watering opening of 160 Main, the new Italian restaurant coming to downtown Northville, adjacent to Town Square.

Owner Billy Campus has been working hard, building from scratch “And the journey begins.

We are excited to be coming to Northville,” he said.

Follow their progress by following 160 Main on Facebook.

Tipping Point Theatre is Northville’s hidden gem.

The American Theatre Wing, the organization that hosts both the Tony Awards and the Obie Awards, has recognized our little professional theater. Tipping Point offers nationally acclaimed productions, Michigan playwright premiers, national and international premiers.

Currently on stage is the production of “Every Brilliant Thing”- sponsored

by St. Mary Mercy Hospital.

It is a moving story that some critics have called life changing. It was recently the subject of an HBO documentary. The show is cast as a one-person performance, alternating between a one-man and a one-woman perspective.

James Kuhl will star as the one-man and Katherine Banks will star as the onewoman.

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The New Year has brought exciting change to the Northville Art House. Amanda Barnett has stepped into the role of director, after serving as the Special Event and Membership Coordinator under the previous administration.

Amanda has an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths College in London.

Look for the Arts & Acts Festival, which is the big fundraiser for the Art

House, to be making a move this summer, to Northville Township!

Speaking of the Northville Art House - the Student Art Exhibit has issued the call for entries.

First held in 1999, the exhibit features fine art created by young artists in our local community. The exhibit provides students an opportunity to display creative work from the classroom in a public place that celebrates their work.

And finally, when you think of hometown heroes…

Coming soon will be an opportunity to honor a veteran or active-duty service member with a photographic banner to be displayed on the light posts in downtown Northville.

The Northville Chamber of Commerce will coordinate the program. Keep an eye on the Chamber website at www.northville.org or stop by the Chamber office at 195 S. Main Street for complete details.

In addition to being the business manager at Preservation Dental in downtown Northville, Denise Jenkins serves on the board of directors for the Northville Chamber of Commerce and Tipping Point Theatre. An avid writer and proponent of the arts, she is also plugged into what’s happening in Northville.

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