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A View From The ‘Ville

Growing Pains

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hey say change is never easy.

That’s certainly the case here in Northville, as city leaders and residents begin to absorb what a massive project the redevelopment of Northville Downs is going to be.

In the last couple months, the development team of Hunter Pasteur Northville, LLC has been meeting privately with local residents to begin introducing them to the plan, and on Oct. 2, the Northville City Planning Commission got its first taste of the group’s plans for the track’s 48 acres.

It is a massive, transformative plan for the city.

Hunter Pasteur officials said the plan has been designed to meet the requirements of the city’s master plan. Here’s what they are proposing for the plan, which they are calling The Downs: • 49 Single family homes • 222 Townhomes • 306 multi-family apartments • 18,750 square feet of commercial space

• A 6.4 acre park, including an area for the Farmers’ Market The average price for the townhomes would range in price from $350,000 to $500,000, the single family homes from $600,000 to $900,000, and apartment rental costs would be from $1,500 to $2,750 per month.

The planning commission meeting was held at Hillside Middle School to accommodate a larger crowd, and many people showed up to voice their opinion on the plan. A couple dozen residents made public comment. Their questions included: Will it add traffic headaches? Will there be enough parking spaces? Is the development too dense? Will more residents mean the schools will have to add space? Does the plan go against Northville’s historical charm and character?

The biggest concerns were related to traffic on an already overburdened road system leading in and out of town. Hunter Pasteur is proposing traffic improvements at

four intersections: Main Street and Griswold Street; Center Street and Seven Mile Road; Seven Mile and Hines Drive; and Main Street and Hutton Street.

The other major concern was about the Rouge River, which currently runs through an underground pipe below the stable area at the Downs. Many, including city officials, want the river “daylighted,” but the developer said it will cost around $5.5 million to do so. They are hoping to team up with the city and/or county to pay for it.

Hunter Pasteur said if the project is completed as proposed, it will bring an additional $4 million in annul tax revenue of which the city and DDA will receive approximately $1.5 million.

Northville Public Schools will receive approximately $500,000 in tax revenue in addition to state funding from the additional students the project will bring in.

The meeting ended with the planning commission tabling the

plan, noting it needs more work.

They didn’t list any specific reason, just all the issues raised by the public and the commission that need more work.

“Part of why we’re so excited about this project is probably the same reason that all of you living here felt, the charm of Northville,” Hunter Pasteur spokesman Randy Wertheimer said in opening the presentation. “It’s a wonderful place to live, and our goal with this project is to continue that charm or maybe even enhance the charm in downtown Northville.”

Of course such an assessment is in the eye of the beholder. And it seems certain that Northville residents, business owners and other stakeholders will have a lot more to say about this massive project before a single shovel of dirt is moved.

Kurt Kuban is editor and publisher of The ‘Ville. He welcomes your comments at kurtkuban@gmail.com.

Your Voice: Letters to the Editor 4 A Crowning Night: Sights from NHS Homecoming 6

Go Find Fall

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Invasion of the Skeletons

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Election Matters: What’s on the Nov. 6 ballot 8 Past Tense: Old Village School begins new chapter 16 MML’s Gilmartin works on behalf of Michigan towns 22

Ridge Wood Goes on Story Walk

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Out & About: What’s happening in Northville 26 Community Bulletin Board 28 It’s Your Business: L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 34 Dishin’ with Denise 36

ON THE COVER: A family enjoys a beautiful fall day at Maybury State Park. Photo by P.A. Rech, palanimages.com

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Your Voice

GE! tRAGE OutRA AD Ou RO ROAD

YES for better roads

I’m not usually one to write letters to the editor, particularly relative to elections and ballot proposals.

However, I’m compelled by the facts behind the November proposal for a bond to fund improvements to Northville’s streets.

After hearing a presentation

by Mayor Ken Roth, I have a new appreciation for the detailed analysis that’s been conducted relative to our street conditions. I’m also appalled to know that the majority of our streets rank as being in “fair” to “poor” condition based on an independent study that used a number of objective indicators to make this determination.

It also concerns me that repair costs for roads in the “fair” to “poor” category tend to be 4-5 times higher than maintenance costs for roads in the “good” category. This means that, unless we find money now to make improvements, we’re going to be spending far more money down the line to keep our neighborhood streets in a condition that most of us would find acceptable.

This is clearly a matter of “pay me now or pay me later.” Personally, I’m more than willing to pay my share for timely improvements that will enhance not only my home’s value, but the overall quality of life in our community. Please join me in voting YES in November for better streets in Northville.

Donna Tinberg

Proposal is reasonable The city streets are in need of repair -- now. State funding that is currently available, or may become available,

about our roads. I want to be able to say all our roads are in good condition and well funded. Please vote YES to repair Northville’s roads.

Doug Bingham

Roads are deteriorating

will be drastically insufficient to address our crumbling streets. The reality is if we want our streets improved we will have to fund the improvements ourselves.

Granted, the funding from the bond proposal will not bring every street up to an ideal condition, but the proposal is a reasonable and affordable plan to bring our streets to an acceptable level of repair.

We support the bond issue proposal that will come before the residents this November. Please vote yes on this proposal.

David and Robin Bolitho

Repair our roads Do you enjoy telling others how nice it is to live in Northville? I so enjoy living here -- 27 years -- and telling others about how much fun and neighborly it is. I especially enjoy the conversations I have with people considering moving here. They have a lot of questions and you always know the question about schools will come up. That question always elicits a positive answer because our school system is so strong.

I want to be able to say the same things with the same enthusiasm

SOUND OFF 4 The ‘Ville

My family has been engrained in this community for five generations.

My father, Bruce Turnbull, who recently passed, was the “Ville’s” historic story teller. I support the roads millage.

The amount of funds budgeted annually for road repair and replacement has not been sufficient to keep pace with the rate at which roads are deteriorating around us. We as taxpayers are actually spending more on repairs than for new roads.

Speaking with City officials, I know they realize no one wants to pay additional taxes. They’ve put together a plan that will significantly impact our roads and prudently impact us minimally financially compared to other local communities.

If passed, the tax levy would begin in 2019 and would be less than 1 mill (or $1 per $1,000 of taxable value).

I looked up the average residential taxpayer taxable value and it’s $140K, which would amount to about $137 for each of us over the next 10 years.

Canton just approved 1.45 mills over 20 years for streets, Royal Oak voters approved a 10-year 2.5-mill tax increase and Ann Arbor renewed 2.125 mills for roads.

My family supports this millage because it is a “win win” for all of us long term. Vote YES in November for roads for Northville’s future.

Brian Turnbull

Lynn has vast experience

It’s not unusual for a person running for school board to be a single issue candidate, running to fix a perceived wrong. What is unusual is when the candidate’s single issue is very simply to help young people receive a quality education. Suzanne Lynn is such a candidate. Through her vast experience in a variety of educational settings, Suzanne has never wavered in her resolve.

I first met Suzanne when she volunteered as a mentor when I was director of Northville Youth Assistance.

She was a responsible, committed and fun volunteer who continually looked for ways to enhance her mentee’s experience. When the mentorship period ended, Suzanne offered to serve on the program’s commission, offering her expertise in program development and strategic planning.

Suzanne is a seasoned professional, with experience in the classroom, non-profits and in her own consulting business. So trusted is she in the industry that she was appointed deputy superintendent for talent for the Detroit Public Schools, to help them navigate through emergency management.

I urge you to learn more about Suzanne by reading through her website at suzannelynnforschoolboard. com. When you do, I’m confident that you’ll reach the same conclusion that I have - that Suzanne Lynn deserves your vote on November 6.

Sue Campbell

Please submit your letters by emailing Editor Kurt Kuban at kurtkuban@gmail.com.

Letters must be 150 words or less. We reserve the right to edit all letters.

Jaafar earns trust

I am writing to express my unfettered support for Angela Jaafar, candidate for the Northville School Board. I have known Mrs. Jaafar for almost 10 years when we first met as parents of children who were students at Silver Springs Elementary. Mrs. Jaafar and I had the pleasure of getting to know each other very well during the years our daughters were in Girl Scouts together. I have had the privilege of considering her a part of my “parent village” of support that is so vital to raising kids today. I have also been blessed to know her children and husband who are also outstanding members of our Northville community.

Members of my family and I have also worked with Mrs. Jaafar professionally in various real estate sales transactions. She is a consummate professional realtor and a woman of great integrity. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does both personally and professionally. I have no doubt that she is the best qualified candidate for school board.

Elizabeth C. Thomson

Thanks for covering Northville We just received our renewal statement for the Northville, Novi, PlymouthCanton, Wayne-Westland, Livonia, Walled Lake, Farmington, West Bloomfield, South Lyon Record, which we will not be renewing. We are so glad to see The ‘Ville, which covers Northville.

Ann and Bruce Cavender

New tradition of giving back

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices HWWB Realtors would like to thank the people of Northville for making our inaugural Sunshine Kids Tent Sale a big success. We couldn’t have done it without the generous support of the Northville American Legion, Casterline Funeral Home, and many more community members.

The sale raised $6,750 for the charity, an organization that provides group activities and emotional support for kids with cancer. Visit www.sunshinekids.org to learn more.

The sale came on the heels of our Sunshine Kids Golf Outing. Together, these events raised more than $20,000 for a worthy cause in a single week.

It’s a testament to our town that so many people came out to donate, shop, and volunteer. We hope to meet even more of you at our next event.

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In Focus with John Heider

Nicholas Mansfield (#51) and the Mustang defense readies for a play against Brighton.

Seniors Dora Koski and Matthew Tong were named Northville’s Homecoming Queen and King.

A Crowing Night

Dreary Homecoming weather didn’t dampen Mustang spirit

The student cheering section stayed on its feet throughout the night.

Photos by John Heider

T A group of NHS cheerleaders stand at attention during the national anthem.

NHS marching band conductor Noah Jackson keeps the band on beat.

The varsity pompon squad takes to the field.

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he Northville High School student body did not let a heavy dose of foul weather dampen the fun during the Sept. 28 Homecoming game between the Mustangs and the visiting Brighton Bulldogs.

The game on Friday (and dance the following night) capped off a spirit filled week of activities at the high school. While the weather didn’t exactly cooperate during the parade and game – think chilly temperatures and a pretty constant rain – the students showed off their Mustang pride, nonetheless.

The rain-soaked cheerleaders urged the crowd on throughout the night, while the marching band led by conductor Noah Jackson performed at thunderous halftime show. The pompon squad also lifted the crowd’s spirit with a fun-filled routine.

The big moment came when seniors Dora Koski (daughter of NHS Principal Tony Koski) and Matthew Tong were crowned Northville’s Homecoming Queen and King.

Unfortunately, the Mustangs dropped the game to the Bulldogs in a hard-fought 21-0 loss. But it was still a memorable night to be at Tom Holzer Ford Stadium.

The ‘Ville photographer John Heider endured the pelting rain to capture the festivities.

The marching band performs its halftime show.

Mustang cheerleader Avery Thaxton.

Neil Weaver (#96) is welcomed off the field after the team forced a turnover.

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Board when e automat North Mem ic applyi ville ber a driv ng for, ally registe the state of Michigan, and I’m (18 years) contributions from the city’s Vote fo Distric er re t Libra r not m person ’s license updating or d to vote or sta ry ore th al iden te-is renewing pe an 4 · S rson declin tification ca sued unabashedly proud of that Background: Engineer at fund balance – to carry out rd, unl imulta Alan S es. ne es omers ously s the of res regi hoe id Debo the 2- ency and o ster to vot rah L w e fact,” he said. “When we were and Visteon; program major repairs over the next . Stan to and eek period btain a ballo with proFord of if er

in Thom pr · O t d as L. btain cluding Ele ior to an el uring Thom provid an absent v ction Day ection, umanager pson (D) · in a tight fiscal situation, we Aslam at Avon Automotive four years. This would take p . ing a oter b NM. ichola re C al as as lot with t a on s A. V out S liside candid straight-tic . ke sa working did everything we could do to uzanne Schim“I Community involvement: the overall street rating up to when ates of a p t vote for anshave articul all voting ki-Gro ar electio in a p ss artisan political p n. arty gen Shoul band-aid the schools – trying to relationship with Township trustee 2004the low side of “good.” After d thisthe Wayne eral propo sal b make the boilers last a few extra County, and I can bringe adopted?

2012; served as board liaison spending the initial funds, the years – because we just didn’t resources for the township. I am to Planning Commission, city would use its existing street Yes have the money. Now that we’ve involved in the community, and Brownfield Redevelopment millage to repair and maintain No righted the ship financially, and I understand their needs.”

Authority, Economic the improved street system. passed the bond, we’re able to From: Northville Township Development Corporation and The average residential make our facilities match that.” (since 2014) Northville Youth Assistance; taxpayer has a taxable value Background: Small currently serves on Northville of $139,943, so the increase in VObusiness TE BO T For Northville Township owner (used car dealership, H FRONT A Community Foundation board their 2019 city tax bill would be ND B ACK O F BA Continuing Precinct 7 only, one full term and convenience store/gas station, Priorities: $137, or about 37 cents a day.

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FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION The township has specific needs for individuals with strong computer skills to work 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at each precinct to cover the lunch and dinner breaks and general poll workers to work the polls 6:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Election inspectors (poll workers) conduct assigned duties at the polling locations on Election Day. Duties include issuing ballots, monitoring the voting equipment, explaining how to mark and tabulate the ballot. You are paid to work at the polls and to attend training.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be a United States citizen and registered to vote in Michigan.

• Must attend a 2 hour training session (several sessions to select from, all held at Township Hall).

• Must be able to retain and utilize information provided at training.

• Complete and return an application to: Township Clerk’s Office, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168 or email to: shillebrand@twp.northville.mi.us

Applications are available at the Clerk’s office or on line at: www.twp.northville.mi.us Search for ELECTION INSPECTOR APPLICATION in the Forms, Permit section of the Clerk’s Page.

ELECTION DAY TIPS

for Northville Township Voters GENERAL ELECTION: November 6, 2018 ALL POLLS OPEN: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling Locations for Northville Township Voters MORAINE ELEMENTARY: Precincts 1 & 2 NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Precincts 3 & 4

TOWNSHIP HALL: Precinct 5 WINCHESTER ELEMENTARY: Precinct 6 MEADS MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL: Precincts 7 & 12

• View and download a sample of your precinct’s ballot at www.twp.northville.mi.us • The option to vote a Straight Party ticket has been eliminated from the 11-06-2018 General Election ballot. You may need extra time to vote your ballot and/or experience a longer wait.

You might want to consider voting an absentee ballot. You can download an application on the township’s website.

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Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close promptly at 8:00 p.m.

• Allow sufficient time for voting: Avoid the busiest times

of 7 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

You must be in line, with an application to vote, at 8 p.m.

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Bring photo I.D. or be prepared to complete

an affidavit that you are not in possession of you are a registered voter and where you vote your photo I.D. A registered voter MAY vote by calling the township’s voter registration hot without photo I.D. by completing an affidavit. line at 248-662-0541, or check www.michigan.

• Clearly and legibly print your name, address, gov/sos and date of birth on the Application to Vote • If your registration is in a verify or challenged and inform the inspector of any name change, status, you should receive a letter from the address changes, or hyphenated names.

Clerk’s office prior to the election. PLEASE • The DEADLINE for an Absentee Ballot to be respond to the letter BEFORE election day to mailed is: SATURDAY, November 3, 2018. clear up any registration issues. If not, you will The clerk’s department is open from 9 a.m. until be asked to verbally confirm the issue at the 2 p.m. on this date for issuing absentee ballots. polls, when you show up to vote.

Begonia Brothers’ Mike McDonald hangs out with some of the Northville landscaping firm’s skeletons that now adorn Downtown Northville.

Invasion Skeletons of the

Boney creations a big draw to Downtown Northville in October Photos and Story by John Heider

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ake no ‘bones’ about it: Downtown Northville’s skeletons are a very popular Halloween time draw for the city.

The barely-scary, amusing series of adjustable figures first began showing up in the city about eight years ago, courtesy of Northville’s Begonia Brothers Services. Modeled into varying poses and scenarios – including teachers, artists, athletes, judges, TV personalities, chefs and mechanics - the skeletons (mostly human, but some skeleton-ized animal friends, too) showed up around downtown in time for this year’s Skeletons are Alive kick-off on Oct. 5.

Mike McDonald, who started Begonia Brothers with his brother Mark (and sold it three years ago) remains an employee of the firm off of Eight Mile near Novi Road and is its main skeleton wrangler.

“It’s not a big profit thing we do. We’re a small business,

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and the people in downtown Northville are small business owners,” said McDonald. “But they (Northville Downtown Development Authority officials) tell me that it’s the best foot traffic for the month that they get at any time of the year - people checking out the skeletons.

So if it helps small businesses, we’re all for it.

“Plus, cutting grass gets awfully boring,” McDonald added with a laugh.

Each year, they make dozens of skeletons, which are placed around downtown. They’ve even begun to provide the latex and metal figures to private homes around town.

“Subdivisions need skeletons,

even personal residences want skeletons. One homeowner wanted a U-of-M/OSU football skeleton scenario,” McDonald said. “It’s definitely caught on.”

He called the skeletons a labor of love – one that consists of a lot of labor.

“Yes we get paid for it, but it’s beyond labor intensive.

It takes us months to do this. But it’s the best exposure we get downtown. Personally, I love to do it because I love the kids’ reactions - taking photos, and honestly the adults, too, when the bars close running around taking photos.”

How did it all begin? Eight years ago, Begonia Brothers placed two skeletons on bicycles

near the Eight Mile Road entrance to their tough-to-seefrom-the-road nursery as a way to bring attention to their business. And it went scary busy from there on out. They’ve worked with the DDA and downtown business owners to create a Downtown Northville phenomenon.

“The difference between sales was pretty significant that first year as people said, ‘Hey, there’s something going on down there’,” said McDonald.

The following year Begonia Brothers placed about a dozen downtown for the city and it’s just grown from there.

“Lori Ward, who’s been wonderful at the DDA, pitched the idea and to be honest some of the store owners thought she was crazy. But we did it and people fell in love with it. She puts in countless hours behind the scenes to help me get this done,” McDonald said.

Begonia Brothers usually has a budget of around $7,500 to meet the city’s needs for skeletons. McDonald explained how the skeletons are formed: “Paul Taylor a mechanic helps out. He’s beyond talented and he knows how to bend the metal frame so that all I have to do is fasten the latex body on to it. I come up with the ideas and then drive him crazy by telling him this is the next one we’re doing.”

But, alas, nothing lasts forever. As October fades away, all the skeletons will be taken down and boxed up for another year.

“It’s fun, and then once you’re done you have to take it all back,” lamented McDonald.

To learn more about the skeletons and events associated with “October in the ‘Ville” be sure to visit the DDA website at www.downtownnorthville.com.

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PAST TENSE

Old Village School Begins New Chapter Century-old former high school welcomes youngest learners

By Michele Fecht

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nlike its two predecessors, Northville’s Old Village School — once Northville High School — not only escaped the scourge of fire that destroyed the community’s first two high schools, but has stood as a symbol of historic distinction on Main Street for more than a century.

Following a 20-month, $10 million restoration, the district’s oldest school opened its doors this month to a new generation of students, albeit a much younger group than the first classes that entered in 1917.

The Classical Revival building with its distinctive arched windows and elaborate brickwork now houses Early Childhood Education classrooms servicing prekindergarten learners, as well as the district’s Central Office that occupies the structure’s third level.

Among the package of school projects in the communityapproved $104.85 bond issue passed last November, the restoration of Old Village offers the district flexibility, efficiency and an opportunity to preserve the district’s oldest structure and maintain a Main Street presence, according to Northville Public Schools Superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher.

ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY Working within the city’s

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An early of image of the former Northville High School (From the Archives of the Northville Historical Society)

Historic District framework, the project’s architects and construction crew have maintained the building’s architectural integrity — most notably on the brick and mortar exterior and window replacement — while providing an interior restructuring to accommodate the district’s 21st century needs.

“We wanted to keep key elements on the interior of the building that are original – like the terrazzo corridors on the 2nd and 3rd level,” said project team interior designer Lauren Christenson of TMP Architecture. “It was our goal to bring natural daylight deep into the building . . . by utilizing clearstory interior windows and glass partitions.”

Most dramatic among the interior’s structural changes is the extension of the second floor over the gymnasium. The former 1917 high school was

the first school building in the district to boast a gymnasium.

New structural steel was placed over the gym area to create additional Early Childhood classrooms. There are two classrooms on the first level and four on the second level with an additional two classrooms ready if needed.

The district currently has migrated over to the new building five Early Childhood classes from Main Street School, which the district will demolish, and one from Thornton Creek.

The ability to add more classrooms to its popular downtown location was one of the considerations in renovating the Old Village structure. Other factors included a large interior recreational space for Early Childhood classes (located on the first level), and the flexibility to relocate Early

Childhood classes from elementary schools should enrollment growth strain building capacity. In addition to Old Village, Early Childhood classes also are housed at Ridge Wood, Winchester and Thornton Creek.

The building’s third level is dedicated to the Central Office with meeting rooms, offices and conference areas that offer a more collaborative workspace.

The Northville Board of Education meeting room is housed on the second floor and accommodates a larger public area.

“A lot of planning went into the function of each space, including technology, security, HVAC, and other infrastructure,” Christenson noted. “We’re so excited to see the final product come to life.”

A CENTURY OF HISTORY Mothballed since 2012 following the district’s decision to reduce costs and consolidate the district’s special education center programs to Cooke School, the reopening of the building marks a new beginning for the century-old structure.

The 1917 building sits on the site once occupied by Northville’s first high school, the imposing Northville Union School. Built in 1864-1865 at the close of the Civil War, the school’s construction costs topped $11,000 when finally completed.

In 1907, a new high Northville Record. school was built to ease the Construction of the new overcrowding in Union School. building began in earnest once The school was built on the the former Union School site south side of school district had been cleared. Unanticipated property fronting West Street, costs and construction bids which at the time continued that exceeded expectations to Cady. It was located sent Northville voters back to behind Union School. Once the polls in early December to construction of the new high approve additional funding for school was complete, Union the school, now anticipated at School became the district’s $75,000. elementary.

In early February 1917, the On Sunday, February 20, 1916, building was nearly ready for a small fire in the Union School occupancy. The Northville became a smoldering blaze Record stated, “The building in that spread from the belfry its completed form is a school to the basement, consuming of which any town might well Northville’s first high school. be proud.” Perhaps recalling “When the fire department the reason for the new school arrived, they were handicapped structure, The Record noted, at the start by a frozen hydrant “The entire structure is as which took a valuable amount of nearly fireproof is as consistent time to thaw out,” reported The with controlling conditions.

Northville Record on February The stairways are concrete and 25, 1916.

Following the fire, the school’s first through sixth graders were housed in temporary frame structures constructed Old Village School restored (Auch Construction) on the site with kindergartners moved to steel, with fire walls and doors the library building on South of heavy construction.”

Wing Street.

The new high school was Less than a month later, on state-of-the art by 1917 March 16, Northville voters standards. Amenities included a overwhelmingly approved “commodious gymnasium” with a $55,000 bond issue for a gallery for spectators. Grade construction of a new school rooms, an auditorium, library, building. It was decided that recitation rooms, domestic the new building would be the science and manual training high school with the current rooms, laboratory and art high school facing West Street conveniences were all part of housing the elementary the modern school. students. By March 31, a The superintendent’s office rendering and floor plan of the also was housed on the upper new high school was displayed level. across the front page of The

By March 16, 1917, The

The new Early Childhood classrooms at Old Village (Auch Construction)

Record’s front page headline declared “Northville’s New School Finally Completed and Occupied . . . And the Teachers and Students Took Possession of the $85,000 Structure Last Monday.” A slight cost overrun was noted.

Two decades later, fire would strike again. On January 27, 1936, a nurse at Sessions Hospital on Main Street noticed flames coming from the roof of the elementary school behind the high school.

The fire was believed to have started by sparks from the chimney igniting the rooftop cupola. The school burned to the ground. Fortunately, the fire did not jump to the high school.

The elementary was replaced the following year by Main Street School, located west of Northville High School.

Forty-two classes of Northville High School students graduated from Old Village School from 1917 to 1959. A new high school (now the site of Hillside Middle School) was completed in spring 1959 with students occupying the building in September.

The former high school was turned into a junior high and became known as the Cooke Annex. It was later leased to outside groups including the

YMCA and Schoolcraft College.

In 1981, the district celebrated a grand re-opening of the school following an extensive remodeling to accommodate the district’s Institution Special Education Program. It would continue to house the program until 2012.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? In June 1980, the Northville Board of Education approved a renaming of Northville’s first high school to Old Village School. Selected from 17 suggestions by a sevenmember committee, the new name was chosen because of the school’s distinction as the district’s oldest building and its construction during Northville’s years as a village (Northville would not become a city until 1955). Former mayor Mike Allen made the suggestion.

The district will retain the name Old Village School for its oldest building.

Old Village School Open House The school district is planning an open house for the community to tour Old Village School at a future date. Look for updates in The ‘Ville and on the district’s website at www.northvilleschools.org.

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By Kurt Kuban

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hen I think of heaven, I always picture it a lot like October in Michigan: the glorious colors that dot the landscape, the crisp air that fills and refreshes the lungs, the primeval smell of bonfires and fireplaces being woken from their summer slumber. Cider mills and the harvest. Hunters in the field chasing their quarry. And football. Can’t forget football.

I was made for fall.

Fortunately I couldn’t be in a better place, because fall is particularly special here in Northville. There’s no question we know how to do October in the ‘Ville. I’ve got some favorite local places I like to visit every autumn, when the foliage is at peak color and fills the senses.

Here are my five favorite.

MAYBURY STATE PARK I had to start with the obvious. We are so fortunate to have Maybury State Park in our midst. At almost 1,000 acres, Maybury is an oasis in

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an increasingly suburbanized countryside. If you are looking for natural beauty, Maybury is teeming with it.

The park is great any time of year, but it is particularly incredible in October when the maples, hickories, beech and oaks light up the forested landscape with hues of crimson and gold. Personally I like to explore Maybury’s trails by foot, but there are plenty of bike and equestrian trails, as well. If you are quiet enough, you will be sure to spot plenty of wildlife that call Maybury’s forests, wetlands and prairies home.

And be sure to visit Maybury Farm, which is near the park’s 8 Mile entrance. Operated by

the Northville Community Foundation, Maybury Farm truly comes to life in October.

There are dozens of farm animals, a playground and general store with Michiganmade maple syrup and honey from the farm. Be sure to try navigate your way through their challenging 10-acre corn maze.

For more information about the park, visit www.michigan. org/property/maybury-statepark. For more information about Maybury Farm, visit www.mayburyfarm.org.

HINES PARK If you’re looking for fall colors, don’t overlook the obvious. With its hilly terrain, this Wayne County Park offers incredible vistas along Hines Drive, which attracts plenty of walkers and cyclists at this time of the year. Hines Drive, the park’s main thoroughfare, actually runs 17 miles from Dearborn to Northville, but Northville offers the most scenic stretch, particularly

around Cass Benton Park, Waterford Bend Park and the Bennett Arboretum.

While most people don’t stray too far from Hines Drive, venturing into the park offers plenty of amenities.

For example, Cass Benton Park (named for a Northville pioneer) includes a challenging 18-hole disc golf course and hilly landscape that showcases its fall colors.

Bennett Arboretum has an easy two mile trail and is the oldest county arboretum in Michigan. Many rare trees from around the world were planted here, as well as maple, oak and beech collections.

And Waterford Bend Park is a favorite place for families with its play structure, picnic shelter and fishing spots along the Rouge River, which winds through this valley that is particularly gorgeous in the fall.

For more information about Hines Park, visit www. waynecounty.com or call (734) 261-1990.

recognizes the late Marv Gans, a former Northville Township trustee who worked so tirelessly to make this park a reality.

The park also includes a community garden area, a barn, and picnic shelter.

THAYER’S CORNER NATURE AREA Another great place to see fall colors is on the western fringe of Northville Township, located on Napier Road just north of Six

Mile. The 57-acre park includes a trail that takes you through a forested terrain of woods and wetlands that is home to plenty of wildlife, including many wild turkeys and deer. You definitely get that “up north” feel in the park, and you will find plenty of solitude.

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DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE If you hit the streets of downtown Northville on the right day, when the locust trees are at their peak yellow hue, it can be magical experience in our charming little downtown.

Whether you are looking for a great dining experience or want to do a little early holiday shopping, downtown has it all.

And don’t forget to check out all the skeletons located in front of businesses along Main and Center streets. This is the 8th year for the skeletons, which are a big draw to town.

This year, there are more than 100 including many new ones.

Spiders have also overtaken Town Square in anticipation of Halloween.

Be sure to take a photo with the skeletons or spiders and post them to the Northville Downtown Authority’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ DowntownNorthville. For more information about all that downtown Northville has to offer, visit www. downtownnorthville.com.

MILL RACE VILLAGE Though you could technically include the historic Mill Race Village with Downtown Northville, I think it offers a whole different experience, which is why I separated the two.

If you’re there on the right day, I swear you can feel Northville’s history come alive at this 12.5 acre village located on land once owned by Henry Ford. Mill Race is home to some of our town’s most historic buildings, including an inn, blacksmith shop, school, church, gazebo, general store

and several homes all predating 1900. The village is maintained with great care by the Northville Historical Society.

Mill Race is best showcased when its fall colors add their own beauty to this historic gem along the banks of the Rouge River. It is a great fall setting offering a view our town’s forefathers must have shared.

For more information, visit www.millracenorthville.org.

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Ridge Wood teacher Alice Janke (center with black sweater) was the guiding force behind the school’s new Story Walk. She is standing with members of the Dad’s Club, NEF and others, including Northville Schools Supt. Mary Kay Gallagher (second from left) and Ridge Wood Principal Beth Solensky (right of Janke).

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ake a walk around the playground at Ridge Wood Elementary School and it will literally tell a story, as well as a tale of how a school community can come together to meet the ultimate goal – educating our youth, now and in the future.

The pathway around the school is now home to Ridge Wood’s Story Walk, a yearlong project that was unveiled to students and parents on Sept. 27.

The brainchild of third grade teacher Alice Janke, the Story Walk (the first in the district) consists of 19 posts located around the path, each displaying pages of a children’s book. As children move along the path, they progress through the story, page by page.

Janke got the idea after reading about a similar project in Vermont. She thought it would be a delightful and innovative way to get kids to combine learning with outdoor play.

“I was so intrigued with combining reading and movement that I thought we could do this here,” said Janke.

To make Story Walk a reality, Janke knew she needed help. That’s where the Northville Education Foundation and Ridge Wood Dad’s Club stepped in, making it a true community project.

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Christa Howley, executive director of the NEF, said Janke submitted her project to the NEF’s Innovative Grants Program about a year ago.

“At the time, we awarded over $2,000 for the project,” Howley said. “Then the Dad’s Club jumped in with additional dollars and manpower to make it even better.”

Lloyd O’Dell of the Ridge Wood Dad’s Club said it was hard to say no to the enthusiastic Janke, and they jumped in with both feet, kicking in both dollars and the labor to install the posts and metal frames.

They also did some research to make sure what they installed would last.

“Once we realized the complexity of making the signs and how they may not be as durable as we needed, we decided to purchase the metal frames,” O’Dell said.

“This was at a much higher cost, but would insure the project would last for many years.

The Dad’s Club was happy to pay for the additional costs through our year-round fundraising events. Plus, we will be offering families and local business the opportunity to sponsor a sign.”

Howley and Janke both said the Story Walk is set up so stories can be changed monthly to encourage people to come visit regularly, noting many people from the

surrounding neighborhood use the path for exercise.

“That was one of the features of Alice’s proposal that was so appealing -- the impact of her project goes beyond just Ridge Wood,” Howley said. “It is available to the entire Northville community.”

In looking back at the whole process, O’Dell noted “a couple real important points.”

“First and foremost how much teachers like Ms. Janke care for our kids, how the school cultivates that, and how big of an impact they have in our children’s lives,” he said. “Secondly, it shows the importance of volunteering. The school can’t do it alone.

We can’t do it alone. For us to be successful and provide the greatest opportunity for our children to learn and grow, we need the help of our fellow moms and dads. Whether it’s the Dad’s Club, PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or any other organization, please get involved.”

On that point, Janke certainly agreed.

“I had a vision, but with many families here at Ridge Wood helping me, the saying, ‘It takes a Village,’ holds so true,” she said. “I couldn’t have done this by myself.”

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ne of Northville’s own works each day to help make Michigan communities better places. As executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League, Dan Gilmartin leads an organization that works hard to fulfill its mission.

“The League works with communities throughout Michigan to improve quality of life – downtown development consulting, neighborhood and housing issues, placemaking, elected official training, state and federal advocacy, legal defense,” Gilmartin said. “You name it, we do it.”

Gilmartin has been recognized as a national leader in the fields of urban revitalization, placemaking, local government reform and transportation policy. Under his leadership, the MML was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a “Cool Place to Work” in 2011.

Prior to his current position, Gilmartin served four years

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as the lead advocate for Michigan’s communities in Lansing and in Washington, where he concentrated on a number of key issues including transportation, land use and urban redevelopment. In 2012, he was selected as the Strategic Association Leader of the Year by the Michigan Society of Association Executives.

“The Michigan Municipal League is dedicated to making Michigan’s communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan’s greatest centers of potential: its communities,” Gilmartin said.

There are more than 500 municipalities in Michigan and Gilmartin said they serve them all – “from Monroe to Ironwood and everywhere in between.”

“My work takes me everywhere in Michigan and I am introduced to some amazing

local officials, business leaders and community activists,” he said. “We may be working on a housing project in midtown Detroit one day and performing a citizen engagement workshop in Marquette the next.”

Gilmartin also spends a good deal of time in Washington, D.C. advocating on behalf of Michigan municipalities at the federal level.

He calls himself a city guy through and through. He and his family live in downtown Northville, which he said they “love for its walkability and historical architecture.” His wife, Lori, grew up in Northville and he said their sons, Graham and Chase, love it in Northville.

“Our favorite weekends are when we don’t have to get in a car because so much is available to us – eating, shopping, recreation by walking and biking,” he said.

A BROKEN SYSTEM At present, one important goal the MML is working on is

to amend the state system for funding municipal government services. For more than a decade, the state government has been balancing its own budget on the backs of local governments by redirecting more than $8 billion in municipal funding to its own coffers.

Locally, he said since 2002, the City of Northville has been shorted more than $2 million and Northville Township has lost over $5.5 million, “forcing local leaders to cut important services or ask voters for higher taxes.”

“The system is broke and it needs to be fixed, so the League and its partners formed the SaveMICity campaign to drive the creation of a new municipal finance system that puts the money where it is needed -- local roads and public safety – without raising taxes,” Gilmartin said.

Besides the municipal finance dilemma, he said people should pay close attention to the

development patterns in their communities.

“What makes a city competitive in 2018 is much different than 50 years ago,” he said. “People and businesses are looking to locate in authentic places that offer the amenities that they seek – walkable downtowns, culture, recreation and an entrepreneurial energy.

When you are speeding along an eight lane road past Walmarts and Costcos it can be difficult to remember where you are driving because everything begins to look the same way.

“But if you’re standing on the corner of Main and Center in downtown Northville, you couldn’t be any place else in the world,” he continued. “The cities and neighborhoods that celebrate their distinctions are winning the race and we see this only increasing in the future.”

ANOTHER FAMILIAR FACE Gilmartin isn’t the only Northville connection at the MML. There’s a very familiar name serving as its general counsel. After serving the community of Northville as a school board member and then as its longest serving mayor, Chris Johnson has a new job.

“My new job with the MML gave me the chance to combine two of my passions: municipal law and local politics,” Johnson said.

Johnson said he’s truly enjoying his new position as the legal advisor to the Board of Trustees of the MML as well as to the staff. He’s also the secretary-treasurer of the MML’s Legal Defense Fund, which assists cities and villages when matters of state wide concern are at the Michigan Court of Appeals or the

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He is the secretary-treasurer of the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys, an organization of lawyers who mainly practice municipal law. He also provides some legal analysis of pending legislation to MML staff as requested.

“I’ve represented local governments all over the state of Michigan during my career in private practice and spent 40 years in local government,” Johnson said. “I came to know the MML after I was elected mayor in 1987. It is a great organization especially as it provides information to newly elected officials and keeps seasoned officials up to date on what is happening.”

Johnson enjoys working with Gilmartin, whom he called an exceptional leader.

“Not only here in the state of Michigan, but nationally as well,” Johnson said. “Many other organizations around the country are inspired by many of the things that we have going on here in Michigan. Dan has been responsible for pointing out that our cities, villages and towns are very important to the citizens of this state. The long, slow and steady withdrawal of funding from the state to local government is something that will be addressed in the next few years if our quality of life is to be retained.”

To learn more about the MML and its work, visit www. mml.org, and to find out more about the SaveMICity campaign, visit www. saveMIcity.org.

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Current Board members Roland Hwang and James Mazurek will participate, as well as Angela Jaafar and Suzanne Lynn, who are both seeking their first terms. Candidate profiles and voter information are available on the district website at 2018 Election.

Chamber Annual Meeting Oct. 17 The Northville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Genitti’s, 108 E. Main Street. The Chamber will recognize the 2019 John Genitti Citizen of the Year Award. To attend, email lindseybutzin@northville.org or call (248) 349-7640.

Farmers’ Market Oct. 25 The Northville Chamber of Commerce’s final farmers’ market of the year will take place from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Northville Downs. For more information, visit www.northville. org or call the chamber at (248) 349-7640.

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Ghost Hunt Oct. 19-20. The Northville American Legion, in conjunction with the Plymouth Ghost Hunters, is hosting ghost hunts at their historic hall located at 100 W. Dunlap that dates back more than 150 years. There will be two hunts each night, the first from 9-11:30 p.m. and the second from 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m. A short video prepared by the Plymouth Ghost Hunters will be shown. Cost is $30, and includes pizza and snacks. To purchase tickets, visit americanlegionauxghosthunt.myevent.com. The legion will also host a Halloween Party at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. For more information, visit www. americanlegionpost147michigan.org or call (248) 349-1060.

Willie Nelson Tribute Concert Oct. 27 The Marine Corps League, Northwest Detachment 162 of Northville invites the public to a concert feature Willie Nelson and Toby Keith tribute performers from Las Vegas at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 4012, 438 N. Main Street, Northville. Tickets are $20. A cash bar will be available. To RSVP, call Bill King at (248) 345-3502. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the mission of the Detachment: Marines serving their fellow veterans.

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Street of Treats Oct. 27 This annual downtown Northville event includes a costume parade for the kids, which begins at 9:30 a.m., as well as trick or treating and entertainment from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The Costume Parade begins at the Northville Community Center, 303 West Main Street, with a special

parade escort by Preservation Dental’s Tooth Fairy. Businesses along Main and Center streets will be open to trick or treaters. The event is free and sponsored by the Chamber, NCBA, DDA, and others. For more information, call (248) 349-7640, email LindseyButzin@northville.org or visit www.downtownnorthville.com.

There will also be readings from Washington Irving’s Legends of Sleepy Hollow. Event is put on by the Northville Historical Society, with help from the Northville District Library, Northville Democratic Club and Northville Art House. Cost is $8 per child (parents get in for free). Tickets can be purchased online at www. millracenorthville.org or at the Cady Inn during business hours.

Jazz @ The Point Nov. 3 2 Stones Events presents its fourth Jazz @ The Point series, held at the Tipping Point Theatre (361 E. Cady Street) in downtown Northville. It kicks off with the Latin jazz group Tumbao Bravo on Saturday, Nov. 3, followed by Soul Cycle, Jan. 12; Imbroglio, March 16; Paul Keller’s At Sundown, May 18; and a special Sunday finale with the Brian Delaney Quartet, July 14. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 per concert; save $20 and buy the entire series for $115 before Nov. 4. Call the TPT box office at (248) 347-0003. Visit www2StonesEvents.com for more information.

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Halloween Hysteria Oct. 28 This new event takes place from 2-4 p.m and again from 4-6 p.m. at Mill Race Village. Learn about Halloween history and “peculiarities in the Hirsch.” Event will include trick or treating, costume parades, pumpkin decorating, and refreshments.

Nov. 2 This fundraiser for the Northvillebased Waggin’ Tails Dog Rescue runs from 7-10 p.m at Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth.

The event will include a beer and wine tasting, featuring Witch’s Hat Brewing Co., Northville Winery& Brewing Co. and Constellation Brands. There will also be dinner, raffles, a live auction and wine pull. All proceeds benefit homeless dogs. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling (248) 7887050. For more information, visit waggintailsdogrescue.org.

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Get lost in the corn maze Woman’s Club kicks off 126th year It’s not too late to go check out the challenging, 10-acre corn maze at Maybury Farm. It takes an estimated hour to complete and includes three games to play while you are winding your way through.

Those who complete the challenge may enter to win some prizes that the Farm will give away at the end of the season. This year there is also a one-acre Kiddie Maze.

The Corn Maze, which runs through Oct. 28, is open on Fridays from 5-10 p.m., Saturdays from noon-10 p.m. and Sundays from noon-7 p.m. The last wagon leaves for the maze one hour prior to close. Admission is $9 per person and includes farm admission and a tractor-drawn wagon ride. For more information, visit www.mayburyfarm.org. Maybury Farm is located at 50165 8 Mile Road in Northville. Proceeds help the non-profit Maybury Farm fund its educational programming.

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Could you use an extra $25,000 toward college tuition? The Northville Educational Foundation has kicked off its 3rd Annual Cash for College Raffle. The prize can be used toward future college tuition, current tuition, or even to pay off existing student loans. Tickets are available at one for $50 or three for $100. Proceeds from the raffle benefit NEF and Northville Public Schools students and educators. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 16 at downtown Northville’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in Town Square just after the Holiday Lighted Parade (approx. 7:30 p.m.). You need not be present to win.

Tickets are available now until the start of the parade on Nov. 16, until 1,500 tickets are sold, or when sales have reached $50,000, whichever comes first. To purchase tickets, visit www. northvilleedfoundation.org or call (248) 344-8458.

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The Northville Woman’s Club kicked off its 126th year on Oct. 5 with its opening luncheon at Meadowbrook Country Club.

Founded in 1892, the club is one of the oldest organizations in Northville and one of the oldest woman’s clubs in Michigan. The club meets at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Friday October through March at the First United Methodist Church in Northville.

Program highlights for this year include: Rosie the Riveter with Claire Dahl from the Yankee Air Museum; the Ford Piquette plant presented by Executive Director Nancy Darga; Music of the Season in the Edwardian Era featuring the Arbor Consort Ensemble; a presentation by Connie Corrigan of the Detroit Institute of Arts; Music of the Post-War Years 1946-50 with Stuart Johnson; and Restoration of Fairlane Manor with Site Coordinator Annie Ruble.

Of local interest will be a presentation on the Veterans Project at Oakwood Cemetery by Kathleen Ripley-Leo; Northville Psychiatric Hospital by historian Joe Oldenburg; and a look at what’s new at Maybury State Park with Park Supervisor Traci Sincock. Carrie Wood of Pearls of Great Price Coalition also will address the issue of Human Trafficking.

For further information about the Northville Woman’s Club and its programs, contact Michele Fecht at (248) 982-1442.

Turning the town teal Northville residents Terri Karebian and Molly Goodman (pictured) were among a group of MIOCA members who placed teal ribbons around downtown Northville to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. The two Northville residents are survivors, and wanted to remind women to take precautions and know the signs of ovarian cancer. Awareness is vital of the silent nature of the disease and to hopefully avoid discovering it after it has progressed beyond its early stage. Thank you ladies for helping spread the word!

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Schoolcraft on the Ballot

Schoolcraft has long history serving students and the community

By Conway A. Jeffress

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f you live in Northville, you probably drive by the Schoolcraft College campus regularly. There is also a good chance you or someone in your family has attended Schoolcraft, or that you have been on our campus for a class, an event or to eat at our award-winning American Harvest restaurant.

But a lot has changed since the first students attended classes on the Livonia campus in August, 1964. Today, you will find approximately 31,000 students are taking credit and non-credit classes in a true college-campus atmosphere. We also top the list of community colleges in Michigan for combined graduation and transfer rates to four-year institutions and Schoolcraft is perennially ranked in the top 50 community colleges in the nation.

We recognize students are the reason for our existence and that student success is paramount to our mission.

From our top-notch faculty,

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exceptional student services and state-of-the-art teaching facilities, we are dedicated to providing students with the quality education they need to reach their academic and career goals. We also offered nearly $40 million in grants and scholarships last year to help students achieve their goal of a college education.

When you drive by our campus, you may not realize all the things we do that impact the communities in WesternWayne County. Here are some additional facts to consider: • Our campus serves as the focal point for K-12 students at events like our College Nights, Manufacturing Day, Middle School Science Day and Kids on Campus. These events provide students the chance to expand their science and technology knowledge and look at future career options.

• Last year our Business Development Center offered consulting services and 245 training courses that helped

875 local companies grow their business. The BDC’s services include the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, where our knowledgeable staff helped local companies acquire $119 million in government contracts.

• Nearly 23,000 community members enjoyed one of 650 Continuing Education and Professional Development classes at Schoolcraft College last year. We also offer substantial senior discounts on these classes, including our popular fitness classes.

• The VisTaTech Center on our main Livonia Campus is a state-of-the-art venue that attracts thousands of business and community members for seminars, meetings and events.

• The award-winning American Harvest Restaurant is a popular lunch and dinner destination for the community, offering an outstanding menu prepared by students in our Culinary Arts program.

• Schoolcraft College acts as a community hub for entertainment by offering a variety of theatrical and musical productions that are very popular with the community and are offered free of charge or at minimal costs.

As you can see, Schoolcraft College is truly a community asset for students, residents and businesses. And we are working to continue to meet the needs of students and the community through a variety of program enhancements. For example, we are planning to expand career and technical programs for in-demand careers, including health care and manufacturing, to give students better chance to secure a job after graduation and help fill a shortage of

A proposal on the Nov. 6 ballot will determine Schoolcraft College’s future and its ability to continue to educate tomorrow’s workforce.

In March, the Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees decided to place a proposal on the fall ballot. If approved, the measure would allow the college to collect the amount of money voters approved back in 1986. The proposal asks for the restoration of .49 mill tax for the next 10 years. For someone with a home valued at $200,000, passing this proposal would cost them $48 more a year – or about 13 cents a day.

For more information about Schoolcraft College and the ballot proposal, visit www.schoolcraft. edu/ballot. qualified job candidates for many area companies.

We also launched a Brewing and Distillation Technology program that provides students with the knowledge and experience to help jumpstart a career in the fast-growing craft beverage or brewing operations field.

And we want to continue to keep tuition low for area students, reducing student-loan debt. That is vital considering 22% of all 2017 high school graduates in the district went to Schoolcraft College in Fall Term, 2017.

So the next time you drive by, I invite you to visit our campus and discover all that we have to offer. See first-hand why so many people bring their personal and professional dreams to Schoolcraft College.

Conway A. Jeffress is President of Schoolcraft College.

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Planet Fitness Northville, which began as Chris and wife Ellen Klebba’s Water Wheel Health Club in 1995 - has changed a lot in terms of layout and keeping up with the most modern fitness equipment, but has remained similar in one regard: “We’re still the same company with the same energy as when Chris was behind the counter in the late 90s,” said Lara Townsley, Northville Planet Fitness Manager.

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Planet Fitness Northville has been a major sponsor of Northville’s Victorian Festival in the past, sponsors the local Independence Day Parade and will sponsor this year’s Heritage Festival carriage rides.

In addition to running a school supply drive earlier in August for local needy students, the fitness center also donates their time to a local non-profit that aids teens and adults who have autism and related challenges; Living and Learning, as well as the New Hope Center for Grief and Support.

Lara Townsley, Northville Planet Fitness manager explains; “We’re part of the community and want to maintain a deep involvement with Northville; It’s all about the local connection.”

“I think every community deserves a Planet Fitness - we’re bringing something unique to the community with our Judgement Free Zone and our entire team is so passionate about helping our first time gym users feel comfortable entering a gym setting for the first time,” said Klebba.

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The L.J. Griffin team (from left): Larry, David, Geraldine, Alex and Sean.

was something Griffin offered only to the people who used his funeral home. After seeing the impact it had, he began offering it to the larger community and it grew every year, now attracting around 125-150 people. During a solemn candle lighting ceremony, each loved one is recognized individually.

There is even a military ceremonial presentation by members of the local American Legion and local ministers present helpful ideas to help navigate feelings of grief during the upcoming holiday season.

“The people come away with a spirit of peace and appreciation that makes you feel like we’ve really done something good,” David said.

“It is an important service to clients like family and do the these families – many who “little things” that ultimately come year after year. It’s help families get through the become a real community grieving process of losing a event. I think it’s these little loved one. things that set us apart from “We bring a unique and other funeral homes.” respectful It is free approach, to attend whether the service, through a and there traditional will be light funeral refreshments ADDRESS: 19091 Northville Road, Northville service served. All or a more they ask is PHONE: (248) 348-1233 customized that you call ON THE WEB: celebration of beforehand www.griffinfuneralhome.com life to honor to let them a loved one,” know you will said David Griffin. be attending, and also provide On Nov. 9th, L.J. Griffin will the name of the person who host its 24th Annual Holiday you would like recognized.

Memorial Service in the chapel Griffin said each person will be at the Canton location (42600 given a gift at the conclusion of Ford Road). the ceremony.

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The business started in 1954, when Griffin’s parents (Geraldine and the late Lawrence) opened their first funeral home in Detroit. David and his brother Larry, both Northville residents, now operate a total of four funeral

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Geraldine, 89, still helps out from time to time, while David’s daughter, Alex, and Larry’s son, Sean, are being groomed to become the third generation to take a leading role in the business.

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Dishin’ With Denise

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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ctober in The ‘Ville is full of…October in The ‘Ville! From skeletons to pumpkin patches, Streets of Treats, and the corn maze at Maybury Farm, we’ve got it all.

And if you haven’t done trick or treating in the downtown historic district on Halloween night you have no idea what you are missing. The streets are closed and the decorations are out of this world. I applaud all the homeowners who work their magic from 6 p.m. when the fire station blows the whistle to start the festivities, until the closing bell at 8 p.m.

This is our season – and we do it well!

Best in Town (L to R) Callie Milroy, Angela Carson

The Northville Garden Club has issued the list of Beautification Award Winners in both Northville and Northville Township for 2018.

Winners were recognized at a special luncheon at the end of September. The township list includes L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Oakmont of Northville, and Aisin World Corp. of America. The “Best in Township” award went to Deadwood Bar & Grill. The city of Northville honorees include Allen Terrace, Corriveau Law, Kelly & Kelly Law, Poole’s

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Tavern, Rotary Park, First United Methodist Church and Our Lady of Victory Church, with Angela Carson Photography being named “Best in Town.”

There was a new award presented this year -- “Pride of Northville”. The Yerkes House Garden received this honor in part because of the historic gardens, educational plaques and the donation of the harvested vegetables to Northville’s Civic Concern.

They also received accolades from a statewide organization, Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. This October the Northville Garden Club will be recognized for the Yerkes House Garden at a special event held in Frankenmuth.

And believe it or not, the Garden Club is getting ready for the 43rd Annual Greens Mart.

Once again they will be selling fresh roping, swags and wreaths, which include hand-made red bows. Proceeds benefit annual scholarships for Northville High School and Schoolcraft College students, the gardens at the Northville District Library and Yerkes House, plus Women’s National Farm and Garden Association charities. The order deadline is Oct. 26, with pick up the week of Nov. 12 at the Cady Inn in Mill Race Village.

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Congratulations to Tipping Point Theatre’s James Kuhl and Katherine Banks.

They received the 2018 Wilde Award for Best Performance – One-Person Show for their

times have I passed a street side lemonade stand without a thought of stopping? Thanks Mary, for giving me a fresh perspective.

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individual performances in “Every Brilliant Thing” (sponsored by St. Mary Mercy Hospital). EncoreMichigan, the state’s source for news about Michigan’s professional theater community, presents the awards annually. James and Katherine continue to perform this show throughout the state, as part of an ongoing outreach program dealing with suicide prevention. For information on how to book the show, contact James Kuhl at Tipping Point Theatre (248) 347-0003.

I’m always looking for a good scoop. This past month Mary on West Street in Northville called to share a wonderful story about a group of children in her neighborhood that deserve a “pat on the back.”

Isla, who is 8 years old, Charles and Sierra, who are 9 years old, William, who is 10, and Sierra, a 12 year old, were selling lemonade in front of Mary’s house. Mary took time from her day to talk to the youngsters.

They were happy to share their story. It seems they raised more than $80 from passersby for the home-made lemonade.

The money went in part to the World Wildlife Fund and to an organization that provides clean water in developing nations.

After a very nice chat with Mary I thought to myself, how many

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