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MICHELE FECHT – Writer
Michele Fecht is a longtime journalist whose first post-college reporter position was at The Northville Record before moving on to The Detroit News. A 30-plus year resident of the City of Northville and historic (old) house owner, she is an author, researcher, local history enthusiast, and community activist/advocate.
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Wensdy graduated with a degree in journalism from Wayne State University. Her first job was working as a reporter for The Northville Record. Now, as a freelance writer and editor, she works for a variety of magazines, and is excited to get back to her roots in The ‘Ville. -Photo by Kathleen Voss
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A View From The ‘Ville
Story of Rouge River’s revival starts with its ‘Friends’ W
hen he’s out cheerleading for Northville, Mayor Brian Turnbull frequently references the important role the Rouge River played in our town’s founding and development, especially in the early years. In fact, it’s safe to say, early pioneers like John Miller and the Yerkes family were attracted to the area precisely because of the Rouge River, knowing they could harness its power to run the town’s first industries, including gristmills. And that, in turn, attracted more and more people to the burgeoning community. It was a common story for the Rouge River. All along the river, people were utilizing it, treating it more like a tool than a natural resource. It quickly became very industrialized, especially downriver near its mouth at the Detroit River, today home to the post-apocalyptic landscape of Zug Island. Massive factory complexes rose up next to the river, including Rouge Steel and the Ford Rouge plant, and pollution flowed. As the population in metropolitan Detroit grew rapidly, communities treated the Rouge as an open sewer, designing their sewer systems to overflow into the river during rain events. Raw sewage in the Rouge and its tributaries was not uncommon. Wildlife and fish communities virtually disappeared. The river was so bad, and filled with so many chemicals, it infamously caught fire in 1968, an event that was a catalyst for the Clean Water Act. By the 1970s, most communities in the watershed did their best to keep residents away from the Rouge, realizing the dangers that lurked beneath the surface. Signs were posted to keep people away. Things were bleak for the Rouge. A couple major things happened in the mid-1980 that reversed the course of the Rouge’s fortunes. First, in 1986, a small group of concerned people declared things had to change, and formed Friends of the Rouge. That year they held an event called Rouge Rescue, an annual cleanup that attracted tens of thousands of volunteers over the years. A year later, in 1987, the Rouge was classified as an Area of Concern, meaning it was one of the 40 or so most polluted locations in the Great Lakes basin. That was important because the federal government ended up spearheading a cleanup effort, and
more importantly forced local communities to implement actions to protect the river, including eliminating sewage discharges. Friends of the Rouge (FOTR), which today is a 501©(3) non-profit, has been the beating heart of the cleanup effort that has seen the Rouge make a remarkable comeback. While the river still has its issues – the watershed is home to more than 1.3 million people – it has come a long way. Health indicators like dissolved oxygen levels and aquatic insect and fish populations have continued to improve. Beavers, which had been gone for a century, have even started to repopulate the river. I’ve participated in many Rouge Rescues and other FOTR events over the years. I can personally attest you will never find a group of people more passionate about their mission. Their cleanups have removed a mountain of trash from the river, including old cars, but they have also led testing efforts, producing important data to monitor the health of the river. However, I think the most important thing FOTR has done over the years is to not only reintroduce people to the Rouge through activities like frog and toad surveys and aquatic bug hunts, but also helping people take ownership of the river by teaching them how they can make a difference. FOTR turns 40 years old this year. We felt it was a story worth celebrating. Check out our story on Page 18. Happy birthday, my friends! Northville, as much as any community in the watershed, has again embraced the Rouge, not so much for its industrial uses as in those early days but now as a recreational resource. Just look at the recent daylighting of the Rouge on the former Northville Downs property. I know there are a lot of people who are not happy about the development that is happening on the site, but even the biggest critics must admit how nice the new river park is. It is a jewel that will attract people to Northville, just like the Rouge did the early settlers. Northville has a wonderful history – and there is a river that runs through it. Kurt Kuban is the Publisher and Editor of The ‘Ville. He welcomes your comments at kurtkuban@thevillemagazine.com.
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Your Voice: Letters to the Editor Flock cameras help law enforcement, but provoke privacy concerns Election 2026: The races impacting the Northville community Voters will decide a number of ballot proposals Spotlight On Service: Jackie Schoendorf High School Confidential: Homecoming goes full ‘50s Time remains to protest proposed Arbor Hills landfill expansion Scenes from the 2026 Victorian Festival Out & About: Community Calendar Dishin’ With Denise
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Rouge River’s Best Friends Celebrate 40 Years
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They’re Alive! City Throws Party for the Skeletons
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Tale of A WWII Ball Turret Gunner
ON THE COVER: This section of the Rouge River was once running through a pipe under the Northville Downs horse track property. As part of the new development, the river was daylighted and is a major highlight of the overall site and new River Walk. It’s a great place to take a stroll, especially in fall. Photo by Sean Power
Your Voice Second roundabout will be a thrill
Oh boy, another roundabout is planned in Northville at Hines Drive and 7 Mile Road. I can hardly wait! Less than 1,000 feet from the current roundabout, less than 1,000 feet from River Street, the farmers market and a bike path. Can it be more chaotic and confusing? Consultant OHM will certainly be challenged when they design this one. But there are benefits: no longer will parents need to take their kids to Cedar Point; just drive to Northville, come down Sheldon Road and take the “double loop” -- it will be more fun when it's icy in the winter. And OHM will even benefit, Disney may hire them to design rides. Jim Koster
Not standing up for Northville
Lisa McIntyre is seeking to quit her school board position and be promoted to Lansing. Does she deserve it? The evidence points otherwise. First, she falsely claimed credit for the district’s cell phone away-forthe-day policy. Former board members Sarah Prescott and Jim Mazurek were the ones that pushed for the policy. After they left the board, Lisa did nothing for the high school until the state stepped in. Next, she claims that she is a champion of labor. Instead, for the first time in 15 years, Northville teachers went without a contract. Even though the district had a 32% fund balance, its highest in years, Lisa held out so the district could save 0.4% of their budget. She told teachers they didn’t deserve more. I disagree. Finally, she ignored the overwhelming will of parents and the safety of students, when she put a clinic into Hillside Middle School. Concerns about security, data protection and parental rights were ignored. A person who can’t stand up for Northville parents and students shouldn’t be sent to Lansing. Matthew J. Wilk *Editor’s note: It should be noted that Mr. Wilk is the president of the Northville Republicans Club. The Michigan Education Association, which represents Northville’s teachers, has endorsed Lisa McIntyre. More than a dozen other labor unions have also endorsed her candidacy.
National politics not relevant
I was a little perplexed after reading the letter “US has a commie problem” in the September issue. Is this really an appropriate platform for political views? The “Your Voice” is always interesting to read. Reading the opinions and ideas of others is important. However, I think it is more important that it is relevant to our city and township. The ‘Ville should be about our community, not anyone’s personal political views. If I want anyone’s opinion on the President and country, I’ll watch CNN. Leslie Genitti
SOUND OFF 4 The ‘Ville
‘Soundscape’ no longer placid
Honking horns. Foley artists layer them in to convey an urban vibe. But increasingly, even though we consider ourselves ‘small town’, they mar our once placid, once decidedly sub-urban soundscape. I’m not talking innocuous toots, or mildly annoying car alarms in the wee hours, but sustained, vindictive, mean-spirited blasts, the intention of which, were they physical, would be to knock the offending party to the ground. Sometimes, upon hearing such aural altercations, I have to look out my window to assure myself that no, the charming little midwestern enclave that used to value its unassumingness and serenity, did not suddenly morph into the congested, surly streets of New York City. Could this be one of the unforeseen ‘perks’ of over-the-top, overdevelopment, with absolutely zero consideration having been given to the traffic problems and disgruntled drivers a housing project as dense as The (New) Downs would necessarily produce? Ken Kilpatrick
Focusing on issues that matter
We strongly support Lisa McIntyre’s candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives. We have personally known Lisa for nearly a decade and have followed her increasingly committed work for the Northville community over the years. From involvement in the elementary school PTA, to leadership at the Northville School Board and now, as the potential state representative for Northville, Plymouth and Livonia, Lisa’s strong record of public service has shown that she will put in increasingly more effort, time, and commitment for the good of her community. Lisa focuses on issues that really matter: education, health care costs, mental health and fiscal discipline. She has led the Northville School Board and focused on student success and wellness, staff support, and long-term investments, all of which keeps Northville as one of the top school districts in the state. She has balanced targeted school funding with ongoing financial stability, which has given her practical experience in budgeting and careful fiscal management. And as a mental health professional and provider, Lisa is a passionate advocate for children’s mental health and will push for the fairness and transparency so badly needed in our health care system. Lisa is honest, thoughtful, a true listener and committed to doing good for the many rather than the select few. We urge you to join us in voting for her as State Representative on Nov. 3. Dorothy and Scott Paxton
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Eyes in the Sky Flock cameras help law enforcement, while also provoking privacy concerns By Scott Spielman
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icense Plate Readers (LPRs) have been popping up all around the country, both physically along roadways and in town centers -- and through conversations at the municipal level and on social media. Plymouth Township recently added their name to the list of municipalities that use them, installing the first two of a proposed 26 units in the community this year. “It’s probably the best piece of technology that I’ve seen to help us solve crimes in a long, long time,” said Plymouth Township Police Chief James Knittel. The township entered into a three-year lease to bring Flock cameras, first to the Ann Arbor Road corridor, and eventually to other community entry points. The township board
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approved the system in January. Fourteen of the cameras will be funded through the township’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA), while the other 12 will be paid for through drug forfeiture funds. After installation, the township will pay $44,000 annually to lease the equipment, with FLOCK paying for maintenance and upgrades.
Big Successes
Law enforcement officials tout these cameras as advanced tools they can use to help them solve a variety of crimes. What they do is capture images of license plates as vehicles drive by. That information is encrypted and stored in the cloud, then “hard-deleted” after a specified period of time. Currently, that’s 30 days,
although some participating departments have it deleted after two weeks and there is legislation pending in Michigan to set it even lower. Northville Township has 17 Flock cameras and they have been in use for more than two years now. “These cameras have been of such value to truly impacting a lot of the crime in the community that I would never want for us to have to stop using them because it’s simply making the community safer,” said Scott Hilden, Northville Township’s chief of police. “Right from the beginning, we started having some big success stories with it, helping us with all sorts of crimes in Northville Township.” The City of Plymouth has two, as well. LPRs are also in use in Livonia, Novi, Canton Township, Farmington Hills, Dearborn and several other nearby municipalities. The City of Northville doesn’t currently have any Flock cameras in town, according to Mayor Turnbull, and there are no plans to add them anytime soon, he said. In Northville Township, they are located along Five Mile, Six Mile and Seven Mile roads at major intersections. Township officials say the cameras have helped police intercept a child predator as he traveled into the community to meet up with who he thought was a 15-yearold girl. They’ve helped track down an unauthorized person at Northville High School, recovered dozens of stolen vehicles, helped track down an elderly resident with dementia who had driven away from their home—and was later found near Lansing, to name just a few. Police officials say they’ve also used them to break up
retail fraud rings—the most common crime in the Northville community—in which suspects drive into the community, steal things, fence them elsewhere so that they are offered for resale in locations outside the community. “We’re able to take some of these bigger players out of the game by charging them, in addition to the person who actually stole the merchandise,” Hilden said. “It really helps us have an effect on these crimes that are affecting our business establishments.” Within three days of their installation in Plymouth Township, Knittel said the cameras helped police charge a suspect with felonious assault with a firearm, after the LPR captured images from a road rage incident on Ann Arbor Road. The camera caught the plate number and officers determined the suspect worked nearby. Within 20 minutes of the incident, the suspect had been apprehended and the firearm recovered from the vehicle.
Acknowledging Concerns
Despite these successes, however, the LPRs have sparked privacy concerns. Social media and the internet are populated with stories alleging—or documenting— abuses of the system, as well as instances when innocent people have been wrongly charged. At a recent community conversation in the City of Plymouth, residents questioned the necessity of them, saying they have the ability to build “heat maps” that can track an individual’s movement, or wrongly identify them as a suspect in a crime. Plymouth Township residents voiced
These cameras have been of such value to truly impacting a lot of the crime in the community that I would never want for us to have to stop using them because it’s simply making the community safer. Right from the beginning, we started having some big success stories with it, helping us with all sorts of crimes in Northville Township. Scott Hilden, Northville Township’s chief of police some of those concerns when the board approved the contract in January. Many of the common concerns, Hilden said, were based on misinformation about what the systems do and don’t do. “The information out there that’s portraying the Flock camera system in a negative light—a lot of that is not accurate,” said Hilden. “Any type of system that law enforcement has access to, like the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) or Secretary of State databases, all those systems that law enforcement has access to rely on people to access the data for legitimate reasons. “We hold our staff accountable to the state laws, policies and procedure,” Hilden added. “When someone missuses it—which is always a possibility with human access— then there’s consequences. In our department, if someone misuses those databases, they could be disciplined up to and including termination. That’s common in a lot of police departments.” The system is a passive reader. It does not have facial recognition capacity. The local departments own the data within their systems. Federal agencies are, by default, locked out of it—although local agencies could cooperate with them or be mandated by a court decision. Also, the systems are routinely audited by the
departments who use them, internally, by Flock, and through a third-party vendor that Flock also pays for. The system tracks who requests data from them and why. Searches must be related to a police investigation. “It’s only looking at and grabbing information when
“They don’t solve crimes, but what they do is provide the leads that solve crimes,” he said. “I understand the privacy concerns. There’s YouTube videos about cameras that are tracking people in parks. Ours don’t do that. Ours are stationary cameras that collect data from license plates.
Northville Township has 17 Flock cameras, located along Five Mile, Six Mile and Seven Mile roads at major intersections, including Beck and Five Mile.
we have a legitimate law enforcement purpose and we’re searching for someone based on some criminal activity or an investigation,” Hilden said. “Otherwise it’s never accessed. It never goes anywhere and it eventually just purges.” Flock itself does not share the information captured by the cameras, according to Mike Lanman, a Flock spokesperson. “Your police department will have complete ownership of the data,” he told the Plymouth Township board. “Flock will never sell share or distribute any info generation from these devices. It’s strictly a law enforcement tool.” A tool, Knittle said, that doesn’t investigate on its own.
They’re not meant for other purposes.” Mayor Turnbull said even though the city doesn’t have any Flock cameras, they are located in the neighboring communities of Northville Township, Livonia and Novi, and the city has taken advantage of the data when it was available. “If there is an active investigation, we would definitely ask for data from our neighbors,” said Turnbull, who
spent much of his professional career working for a data firm. “Data is sacred in my opinion. It is invaluable. We will use it if it helps us in criminal investigations.”
Continuing Conversation
Despite their usefulness to law enforcement, they are not universally welcomed by municipalities. The City of Westland recently decided to remove their cameras after their contract expired at the end of July. The State of Florida recently banned them entirely from state road rights of way. In the city of Plymouth, the issue did not come in front of the commission because the price of the contract did not warrant commission approval. Mayor Turnbull said he doesn’t foresee the city of Northville putting them up anytime soon. “I, myself, don’t think they are a bad idea, but I don’t think there would be enough support politically to bring them in. We’re not interested at this time,” he said. To find the locations of Flock cameras in the community, visit www.deflock.org. -- Kurt Kuban contributed to this story.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Communities across America, including here in Northville, are installing Flock cameras in public to assist with criminal investigations. Northville Township has more than a dozen already up. Do you agree with their use by law enforcement or do you think they are intrusive and not needed? Please email your opinions to Editor Kurt Kuban at kurtkuban@thevillemagazine.com.
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ELECTION 2026
Cast Your Ballot Here are the races impacting the Northville community By Tim Smith
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t’s almost decision time again for Northville and Northville Township voters. Familiar faces and political newcomers alike are squaring off for a number of state senate and house races which populate the Nov. 3 midterm ballot. Early voting begins Oct. 24 for those wishing to get a jump on the proceedings. Voters also have the option of filling out absentee ballots (returning them by mail or taking them to community drop boxes where ballots will be safe and secure) or going to the polls on the first Tuesday in November. Whichever is someone’s preferred voting method, there is time to study the various contests and decide their top choices. The following is an overview, including a mix of e-mailed responses to questions and information gleaned from candidate promotional materials.
Massey
Polehanki
FAMILIAR FACES VIE FOR SENATE
Following redistricting, current 5th District state Senator Dayna Polehanki is running in the newly redrawn 8th District race and if elected would again serve Northvillians (which she did from 201922). She is facing off against
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Republican Ken Massey. The district includes portions of Northville, Novi, Livonia, Farmington and Farmington Hills. Polehanki, a second-term Democrat, said one of her top priorities would be “to jump back into the fight to stop the expansion of the Arbor Hills landfill.” Polehanki, who taught two decades as a high school teacher, is a champion for public education, as evidenced by her current role as majority chairwoman in the senate’s education committee. “I know firsthand how much of an impact great teachers can have on student learning,” Polehanki stressed. “To that end, I will continue my focus on recruiting and retaining effective teachers by giving them the pay and benefits they deserve.” She also would continue to tackle widespread affordability, environmental and health-care crises while being a champion for strong public safety. Expanding access to college and skilled trades is high on her to-do list, “making ‘the working poor’ a thing of the past so that all Michiganders can live dignified lives.” Opposing her is Massey, who is no stranger to the communities in the 8th District – most notably Farmington Hills, where he served on the city council for two decades and was mayor from 2015-19. Massey, a Republican,
has a proven track record in community service, beyond his work as an elected official. He describes the new district as “home territory,” where he served for years as “a medic, as a mayor, and as a neighbor.” He holds a PhD in cardiovascular physiology and worked as a clinical scientist at Pfizer and in Michigan biotech, as detailed on his campaign website (kenmassey.org).
Noce
McIntyre
STATE HOUSE RACES
Northvillians have three Michigan House of Representatives matchups to decide, including the 22nd District race featuring Northville Board of Education treasurer and Democrat Lisa McIntyre versus Republican Casey Noce, a teacher and pastor at Northville Christian. The district includes portions of Northville, Plymouth and Livonia. McIntyre and Noce promise different approaches to doing the job over what would be a two-year term. During her tenure with the Northville school board, McIntyre has considered herself a problem-solver and team-builder, along with tackling complex issues while helping balance annual budgets
exceeding $100 million. McIntyre, a licensed mental health counselor, noted she will “come to Lansing ready to build broad coalitions of parents, educators, healthcare providers, small-business owners, local leaders, and community advocates around the priorities that matter most to House District 22.” According to McIntyre, those priorities include making health care “more affordable and accessible for working families; and protecting clean air and water in our communities.” Another top objective is fighting for public education, with concepts such as “stronger per-pupil funding and weighted support for students with disabilities.” Noce did not return emails from The ‘Ville, but his campaign website (www. caseynoce.com) depicts him as a husband-father, teacherrealtor and coach-mentor with the tagline “Making Michigan Work for Working Families.” In addition to teaching 7th/8th grade history at Northville Christian, Noce is also a licensed Realtor with National Realty Centers based in Northville. If he is elected, several areas he would pursue, according to his website, include increasing tax credits for families, education reform that includes licensing teachers at the local level instead of by the state, creating safe neighborhoods, and what he calls common
sense, business friendly sensibilities. “As a history teacher and football coach, I lecture my students about the importance of teamwork and servantleadership,” Noce notes on his website. “It is up to us to make our state a better place. I want to empower you to invest back into our community by lowering taxes, encouraging businesses and passing legislation to benefit our teachers and students.”
Morgan
Corvino
MORGAN FACES CHALLENGER
The 23rd District state house race pits Democrat incumbent Jason Morgan against Republican Miriam Corvino. The district includes portions of Ann Arbor, South Lyon, Lyon, Superior and Salem townships, and the western portions of Northville and Plymouth townships. Morgan is familiar to residents in his continuing efforts to speak out about environmental issues and attempting to put up guardrails against efforts such as the proposed expansion of the Arbor Hills landfill.. Should Morgan be re-elected, that would just be one of the issues he will roll up his sleeves to take on. Alleviating the pressures of ongoing kitchen table issues such as affordability, health care and good-paying jobs will continue to be among his top goals. Over the next two years, if elected, Morgan intends on continuing efforts to fight for
better education, roads, transit “and infrastructure that keep our communities connected and give people more choices in how they get around.” Corvino, who grew up in Canton, will be looking to defeat Morgan. On her campaign website (www.corvinoforhouse. com), she listed key priorities such as working to eliminate property taxes, bringing in businesses, ensuring that “parents, not bureaucrats” direct children’s education and putting a hold on new datacenter projects “until we better understand the impacts on power rates, water, farmland and our communities.” Describing herself as a concerned mother rather than a career politician, Corvino, who with husband David are raising two children, has a background in the banking and automotive industries. Among career achievements, she cited managing a “proven net-zero emissions natural gas engine project – work that showed me, firsthand, the capability and nationwide infrastructure of America’s abundant fossil fuels.”
Breen
Barranco
BREEN VS. BARRANCO
A third state house race is for the 21st District, with candidates including Democrat incumbent Kelly Breen and Republican Ross Barranco. The district is made up of the Oakland County portion of Northville and most of Novi. Breen, who grew up in Northville and is seeking
a fourth term, previously served on the Novi City Council. During the previous legislative session, she served as chair of the House Judiciary Committee. On her website (www. votekellybreen.com), Breen describes her mission as being “committed to collaborate and serve the true intent of public service — working to make each other’s lives better.” She said issues she wants to continue to work on include “affordability and the economy, inflation, growing issues with AI and data centers, climate change, school safety and student preparedness, and infrastructure.” Barranco, a career geologist who has an extensive career in petroleum geology and environmental oversight, outlined top goals as supporting 100 percent clean energy by 2040 and reigning in data centers with oversight “to prevent undue strain on local infrastructure.” The Novi resident told Ballotpedia that he feels Michigan is in decline in three main areas: economy, education, and population. “We need to reverse this negative trend,” he wrote. “The Michigan Board of Education needs to be held accountable for Michigan’s rank of 44th in literacy. The economy resurgence will help provide jobs and reverse the population loss.” Another top target for Barranco is tied to whether Arbor Hills will be permitted to expand its landfill operations in Salem Township. He cited he will be an advocate for clean, PFAS-free water in the state and supports “requiring cumulative impact assessments before approving new polluting
facilities.”
ALSO ON THE BALLOT
Meanwhile, elections also are on tap for the Michigan Board of Education, University of Michigan regent, Michigan State University trustee, Wayne State University governor and Schoolcraft College board of trustees. In the Schoolcraft election, Brian Broderick, Jackie Coleman, Candy Little and Alexander Steward are vying for three six-year terms. Several high-stakes state and national races include for the following: governor, where Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (Democrat) faces off against Republican Congressman John James; secretary of state, pitting Democrat Garlin Gilchrist versus Republican Anthony Forlini; attorney general, a contest between Eli Savit (D) and Doug Lloyd (R); United States Senate, with Abdul El-Sayed (D) facing Mike Rogers (R); and Michigan’s 6th Congressional District, a race between incumbent Democrat Debbie Dingell and her Republican opponent Heather Smiley, as well as a number of third party candidates. For a complete list of races and candidates, visit the Michigan Secretary of State website at www.michigan.gov/ sos/elections or the Wayne County Clerk’s website at www.waynecountymi.gov. You can also visit the Northville Township Clerk’s website at www.twp.northville.mi.us or City of Northville at www. cityofnorthvillemi.gov. -- Kurt Kuban and Scott Spielman contributed to this story.
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ELECTION 2026
Beyond the Candidates Ballot Also Features Voters will decide a number of ballot proposals Uncontested Races W By Tim Smith
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oters in Northville will not merely decide a raft of state contests up for grabs in the Nov. 3 midterms. Also requiring their attention are several ballot proposals, ranging from measures to fight against “dark money” in politics and recasting the state constitution to others which give voters a sort of line-item veto – determine millage renewals for Schoolcraft College, the Wayne County Detroit Zoological Authority and Southeast Michigan Public Historical Museum Authority. Following is a breakdown of the ballot proposals:
Proposal 2 asks voters whether regulated utility companies and contractors with more than $250,000 in annual government contracts should be prohibited from making “direct or indirect campaign contributions to those who run for or hold offices that impact them.” Moreover, it would expand laws regulating spending on political communications, including those requiring the disclosure of donor information.
PROPOSAL 1
This proposal will ask voters to give the go-ahead to authorize a 2027 constitutional convention to revise Michigan’s constitution. Should Proposal 1 be approved, a general revision would be drafted, a task that could take months to complete. Those changes would be presented to voters in a future election, either for approval or rejection. But with a no vote on Nov. 3, the state constitution would remain as written. The document has been in effect since Jan. 1, 1964. The question must be presented to voters every 16 years.
PROPOSAL 2
Another potentially consequential measure to be decided centers around political contributions and contracts.
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ZOO AND MUSEUM FUNDING
Voters will determine whether the high-quality animal care for more than 2,000 species – including polar bears, penguins and giraffes – can continue for years to come at the Detroit Zoo. The Wayne County Zoological Authority Millage Renewal will ask for the renewal and restoration of the property tax millage to its original voterapproved rate of 0.10 mills ($10 for every $100,000 of taxable value). It would be a 10-year renewal, unchanged from one approved in 2016. In the first year alone, it
is estimated that the millage would bring in $6,145,452. Public funding for the Detroit Historical Society and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History also is on the ballot, in another 10-year millage renewal proposal. A yes vote would extend the current rate of 0.20 mills, or about $20 for every $100,000 in taxable value.
SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE MILLAGE Also on the ballot is a request asking voters to extend its current operating millage rate of 2.27 mills for an additional 10 years. The renewal will not raise taxes for property owners who live within the college’s taxing district, which includes public schools of Northville, Plymouth-Canton, Livonia, Clarenceville, Garden City and portions of Novi. It is an early extension ask, because the current rate does not expire until 2028. But Schoolcraft is seeking the extension now to ensure longterm financial stability for key areas such as operations and technology upgrades. “This renewal keeps the millage rate the same as it’s been since voters restored it in 2018,” said Dr. Glenn Cerny, president of Schoolcraft College. “This proposal will provide crucial support for the college to continue its mission to our students, and for the benefit of the community as well.”
hen Northville voters look at their ballots for the November general election, they will be faced with a number of races that are uncontested, including for the Northville Board of Education and a partial term on the Northville Township Board of Trustees. There are three non-partisan school board seats on the ballot, and just three candidates: incumbents Kimberly CampbellVoytal and Melissa Stuart, and newcomer Michael Cook. Republican Roger Lundberg, who was appointed last year to fill a spot on the Northville Township Board of Trustees, is the lone candidate on the ballot for a special election to serve out the remainder of the term for the seat he was appointed to in 2025. The term ends at the end of 2028, along with the other positions on the board. In addition, in the race for 35th District Court judge, incumbent judge Jim Plakas is the only candidate running. Plakas, who was first elected to the court that oversees the Canton, Northville and Plymouth communities in 2008, will be elected to serve another 6-year term. There is one other race of note for Northville voters. Northville resident Carla Testani is running for another term as judge on the 3rd Circuit Court. She is one of 16 candidates on the ballot for the 16 seats on the bench that will be open. Incumbent Charlene Elder, who ruled against the City of Northville’s downtown road closure plans – a ruling that is currently under appeal by the city – is also on the ballot.
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f you’re reading this, you live in the Rouge River watershed, are impacted by its overall health—and can do your part to improve it. That’s the overriding message—and the mission— behind Friends of the Rouge, an organization that started out as a small group of environmental advocates in 1986 and is now in its 40th year of promoting, educating and facilitating improvements along the waterway that drains much of Metro Detroit. “The fact that we made it to 40 speaks to the staying power, but it speaks to the resiliency of the people, just like the river,” said Ashley Flintoff, executive director of the FOTR. “Everybody really understands that this river is worth saving; it’s worth advocating for. “I think really the biggest
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success of the organization is not that we’re necessarily out there doing the work, it’s that we’re out there empowering people to speak up for the river. We’re giving them opportunities. We’re showing them why it’s important and showing them how they can do their part to advocate for this river.” Flintoff came to the organization two years ago after being introduced to them shortly before that. A Detroit resident, she noticed several of her neighbors had taken part in FOTR’s Raingardens to the Rescue program while she was out walking her dog and signed up for the group’s newsletter. She was working with Wayne State University on planning and space management when she learned from that newsletter that FOTR executive
director (and Northville High School graduate) Marie McCormick was stepping down from the role. Flintoff was intrigued by the opportunity. “I was not looking to switch jobs, but it sounded interesting,” she said. “Every step of the process, I kept
Friends of the Rouge has come a long way since 1986, growing from a collection of volunteers who sponsored the annual Rouge Rescue clean up to a staff of 20 employees based in the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex (PARC) in downtown Plymouth. From the start, one of the group’s biggest challenges was to get the public to reconnect with the Rouge, which in 1987 was designated an Area of Concern (AOC) under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, making it one of the 43 most polluted areas in the Great Lakes. They now host annual bug hunts, looking for tiny creatures that are a good indicator of the health of the waterways, organize frog and toad surveys and river cleanups, educate the public on ways they can help keep pollution out of the river, work with developers and municipalities to promote environmentally sustainable projects and much, much more. It’s a lot of work, considering
In 1987, the Rouge River was designated an Area of Concern (AOC), marking it as one of the 43 most polluted areas in the Great Lakes Basin. It often turned colors because of industrial pollution, and in 1968 it actually caught fire.
the Rouge watershed covers 129 miles of the river and its tributaries through 47 communities over a 467-squaremile area. While it is a relatively small watershed in overall size, it is home to 1.3 million people who put a lot of pressure on the Rouge. The small group of volunteers has grown to more than 10,000 annually. The organization itself has a near-universal appeal throughout Wayne and Oakland counties, said State Rep. Matt Koleszar. He authored a resolution honoring their 40th anniversary that was signed by every legislator who serves it.
partnerships. Although education and advocacy are their primary goals, they also participate in physical projects, too. Currently, the group is active in ongoing work to establish and improve the Rouge Gateway Greenway, a portion of a planned 29-mile water trail along the main branch of the Rouge. Some of that planned work—like a pedestrian bridge over the river in Dearborn, behind the former Andiamo’s Steakhouse and an expansion of Fort Street Park, where an observation deck, fire pit, raingarden and a kayak launch -- are nearing completion.
Ashley Flintoff, executive director of Friends of the Rouge, stands near a Rouge watershed map at the group’s Plymouth headquarters. Photo by Sean Power
“FOTR is one of the most recognizable organizations in our community for the wonderful work they’ve done,” Koleszar said. “They’re an organization that is so good for our communities, there is no partisan divide. Everybody has nothing but glowing things to say about them and their mission.”
POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS
The organization is funded primarily through donations and driven by their small army of volunteers, although roughly a third of their budget stems from grants and corporate
It is part of Wayne County’s Connecting the Rouge initiative, a partnership between the two organizations as well as the municipalities along the river. The second phase will connect near Fairlane, to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, while subsequent phases will connect to the Downriver Greenway and the Joe Louis Greenway in Detroit. The overall goal is to get more people to utilize the nature they may not realize is closer than they think. “It really is the continuation of that access, providing multiple ways to access the
The Rouge River was daylighted in Northville at the site of the former Northville Downs race track.
river, whether it’s from the water in a kayak or a canoe, or biking or walking their dog, or rollerblading or running along the river,” Flintoff said. “A lot of the communities in the watershed have been cut off from the river due to industrialization or other development, discriminatory real estate practices or just the fact that a lot of people don’t realize that this river is in their backyard, and that you can go and paddle under this tree canopy on a beautiful stretch of river and see turtles and herons and eagles—or you can kayak past a freighter. “Where else can you do that? This watershed has the full continuum. You may live in the middle of a concrete jungle, but you can still go access nature 10 minutes away.”
‘A GOOD CHALLENGE’
Funding is always an issue, even with an organization as popular as FOTR. The current federal administration is not always kind to environmentor science-related causes, but Flintoff said she looks at that as an opportunity for more outreach, to work on donor strategy and improve long-term diversity in funding and to leverage additional corporate relationships. “It’s a challenge for us to really stretch our muscles and
think about who we want to be in this space, where we want to go and how are we going to get there,” she said. “We’re broadening who we’re talking to, broadening how we’re thinking about what we’re doing and really building capacity and saying this is what we need to ensure have sustainability for the long term, that we’re going to be here for the next 40, and the 40 after that and the 40 after that. It’s a challenge, but it’s a good challenge.” Development within the watershed is also a concern, but Flintoff said municipalities and developers are increasingly willing to work toward more environmentally-friendly practices which, ultimately, enhance their projects and the overall quality of life in the communities they’re based in. A perfect example, she said, is the recent “daylighting” of the river in conjunction with the Northville Downs project. Working with Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull — a staunch advocate and fly fisherman who often refers to the nearby Johnson Creek as the “holy waters” of the Rouge watershed -- and former FOTR board member Nancy Darga, developers created a new park that has received glowing
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Continued from Page 19 reviews from residents, officials and visitors. “It’s a beautiful example of what can happen when we work together,” Flintoff said. “You can have these wonderful
An egret in Wilcox Lake, which recently underwent a multi-million dollar clean up. Photo by Sean Power
developments, and not at the expense of this really amazing natural asset that we have. You can do it in a way that accomplishes both.”
WORK TO DO
The Rouge has responded to these efforts, but there is still work to do. In the lobby of the FOTR office, there is a map, just a few years old, that indicates the river overall is still technically in poor condition. However, it’s come a long way, considering that it caught fire in 1968 and, in 1987, was declared one of the most polluted rivers in the Great Lakes Basin. Now, the fish, the insects, the frogs, turtles and waterfowl are returning. Now, the fish, the insects, the frogs, turtles and waterfowl
Friends of the Rouge volunteers like Matt Mulholland have been helping connect youngsters to the Rouge, including these kids who participated in the Salmon in the Classroom program.
are returning. A survey near the recently daylighted river in Northville found 11 different species of fish—just two weeks after it opened. Flintoff said that resurgence is just the beginning. “We’ve built our civilizations on rivers, but we’ve done some pretty not-nice things to our rivers,” Flintoff said. “We’ve tried to bend them to our will and it hasn’t always worked out. We need to pay more attention to these rivers. We need to
understand the role that they play in our lives and our society and our success and our own sustainability. We need to give them the respect they deserve. “We still have a long ways to go,” she added. “There’s a lot of work to do, but I think we’ve come so far in just 40 years, think about how far we can go in the next 40 years.” For more information about Friends of the Rouge, including how to get involved, visit www. therouge.org.
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JACKIE SCHOENDORF Good Time Party Store
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or nearly five decades, Jackie Schoendorf has been a familiar face behind the counter at Good Time Party Store in Northville. She started there on April 13, 1977, at age 21, when it was just a small neighborhood shop. As Good Time expanded and added a deli, and as Jackie’s family grew to three children and six grandchildren, her job at Good Time remained a home away from home. It all came to an end last month, when Jackie made the decision it was time to retire. As Jackie worked her last shift on September 2, Good Time honored her with a surprise banner, cupcakes, balloons, flowers and gifts — and, most importantly, visits and hugs from customers who had known her for years. “It’s like family,” Jackie said of Good Time. Owner Jim Roth agrees.
“Jackie was a little timid when she first came in, but she got used to it very rapidly and became one of the best employees we ever had,” he says. “We had a good run.” Jim credits Jackie as the reason Good Time has won several beautification awards from the City of Northville. “We gave her a copy of the awards we have gotten through all the time she’s been here because of the beautiful pots that she planted,” Jim says. Here, The ’Ville catches up with Jackie about her career at the party store, what made her stay and what’s next.
The ’Ville: How did you first come to work at Good Time? Jackie Schoendorf: There was an ad in the paper for a sales clerk at the party store. It was a small party store then, not like
Jackie Schoendorf started working at Good Time Party Story when she was 21 years old.
it is today. I answered the ad, went in for an interview with Jim, and he hired me. I started work probably two days later. He gave me the key to the store and everything. I guess I belonged there. The ’Ville: What made you stay for nearly 50 years? Jackie Schoendorf: I just liked it. Jim was a good boss. He let me go to all of my kids’ happenings. I never missed a play at school or any of that. He’d just say, “Go.” He was easy, and I just liked working there. The ’Ville: Your job changed quite a bit over the years. Jackie Schoendorf: Oh, yeah. I went from basket maker to flower planter to deli girl. I was assistant manager at one time, too, before the deli, when it was just a little party store. I saw the Michigan Lottery start. We
got that machine, and that was pretty exciting. The ’Ville: When did you move into the deli? Jackie Schoendorf: Around 1989. I had been off for a while because I had my third child. When I went back, they said, “Well, you’re going to be in the deli.” I didn’t know anything about it, so they trained me. The ’Ville: And eventually you became known for the signature sandwiches. Jackie Schoendorf: I just made them and put them in the deli case, and people liked them. We keep the case stocked, and we do special orders, too. You can come in and order whatever you like. Most people are in a hurry, so they grab one already made and go. But we’re always there to make whatever they want.
WHO DESERVES THE SPOTLIGHT? On Schoendorf’s last day on Sept. 2, Good Time Party Store threw a little party for her celebrating her 49 years working at Northville landmark store.
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The ’Ville: You’ve also been the person behind the flowers outside the store. Jackie Schoendorf: That started when the store was small. There were two little barrels in front, and I always planted impatiens. It was simple, but it went on for years and years. Then Jim got these huge planters, like six of them. My husband and I go shopping for the flowers every April. We have fun picking them out, filling up the truck and coming back. The ’Ville: Will you still plant them now that you’re retired? Jackie Schoendorf: Oh, yeah. I told them I’ll plant them next year. The ’Ville: Did you raise your kids in Northville?
Jackie Schoendorf: All three of my children graduated from Northville High School and went to college. Now I have six grandchildren — four boys and two girls. They’re all great. The ’Ville: What was your last day like? Jackie Schoendorf: The Monday before, they put up a banner that said “49+ years of blooms and good times,” with my picture by the flower pots I’ve planted for so many years. It was a surprise. Then on my last day, they had cupcakes, presents and flowers. My daughters were there to greet me. There were balloons. The ’Ville: You sound emotional. Jackie Schoendorf: I am. The
Good Time owner Jim Roth, Jackie Schoendorf, Terry Leonard and store manager Kyle Banter. Schoendorf and Leonard worked together in the deli for 37 years "without killing each other."
49 years went by so fast. It was all my life. I guess it’s a new chapter now.
than 20 years, but we’ve always rented a place. This time we’re taking our camper.
The ’Ville: What’s next? Jackie Schoendorf: Travel. We have a travel trailer, and we’re leaving to go to Myrtle Beach to spend some time by the ocean. We’ve been going there for more
The ’Ville: Will you still stop by Good Time? Jackie Schoendorf: Oh, yeah. I just live down the street. I’ll still be around.
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Drum Majors Rand Mavrinac, Blair Neuwirth, Mizuki Kanda and Emily Kluck led the marching band down the halls of NHS on the morning of Homecoming. Photos by Yuanxi Chen
Molly McGuire was all smiles after being crowned 2026 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the game.
Throwback to the ‘50s: A Senior’s Homecoming 2026 By Ian Lee (with Mary Sulollari)
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have to be honest, the senioritis is already starting to hit. On the morning of Homecoming Friday, I found myself trudging over to my 8 a.m. history class, all while thinking about my looming college application deadlines and the physics test I had scheduled for fourth block. But something caught my eye that morning. As I heard the NHS band playing the familiar Mustang fanfare through the halls, a framed class photo of the Northville High School Class of 1950 on the wall stopped me in my tracks. Slickbacks and pixie cuts stared back at me through the glass, all smiles from a different era of Mustangs lost in time — but brought back to life by Homecoming 2026’s theme: the 1950s. While I’m pretty sure the Class of 1950 didn’t have “Meme Day” with an unusual number of students dressed up as Spiderman or “Anything but a Backpack Day,” featuring students pushing shopping carts and canoes around campus, I’m
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The NHS student section was boisterous during the Homecoming game.
sure that same Mustang spirit is timeless. Friday’s final bell signaled the start of the annual Homecoming Pep Rally. The NHS gym was painted a sea of black and orange, filled with students squeezing into the bleachers to cheer on their class and watch performances from NHS’s own performance
groups. Per tradition, classes competed in heated matches of tug-of-war, mattress-slide races, and musical chairs while members of Homecoming Court performed creative skits, hoping to win the votes of their classmates. The 2026 Homecoming Court included: Jeffrey Davis, Connor Bobel, Ethan Fry,
Collin Kenneally, Noah Raffle; and girls Molly McGuire, Kiana Dahring, Mizuki Kanda, Charley Romeo and Lauren Zoltowski. At this year’s football game between the Mustangs and Fordson Tractors, the student section was electric. At halftime, 2025 Homecoming Queen Rose Connors presented Molly McGuire with the box containing the red rose that would crown her 2026 Homecoming Queen. On the other side of the field, 2025 Homecoming King Qays Merrick placed the golden crown on the new 2026 Homecoming King Jeffrey Davis’ head. Though we were met with a heartbreaking 10–14 loss on the gridiron, I found myself paying attention to the little things beyond the field: watching young kids who will one day attend Northville High School
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ian Lee and Mary Sulollari are NHS seniors and members of the Stringers Journalism Club, which regularly produces High School Confidential. Other members of the club include Aoi Ono, Advitha Manimaran, Evie Georgieva, Priyanka Ray, Irene Liu, Samara Augustine, Evelyn Puttock, Tanvi Bastha and Sujana Krishnan.
tumbling down the green slopes of the stadium; greeting returning alumni in the same bleachers where they once sat, and knowing that next year, I’ll find myself among them. The following Saturday evening marked my last Homecoming dance. Disco balls and charming retrodiner-themed decor teleported Northville High School back
to the ‘50s as we danced away to not-so-fifties hits like Party in the USA and Mr. Brightside. I mean, can you imagine us partying to Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Rock in 2026? Neither can I. Nonetheless, flashes back to the ‘50s came in other forms. Groups huddled together to capture smiles on vintage “digi-cameras”, and a makeshift drive-in theatre The Mustangs had a heartbreaking 14-10 loss against the Fordson Tractors.
Jeffrey Davis learns he has been crowned Homecoming King.
with its blow-up movie screens offered students a much-needed breather from the dancing. In spite of my senioritis, this year’s throwback to the past has made me realize what it means to be part of a community with as much history and sense of place as Northville. It’s bittersweet to notice each day of my senior year passing, gradually counting down to
graduation. Northville is always changing, but the Homecoming experience never fails to remind me that our sense of Mustang pride is timeless. Perhaps someday, three-quarters of a century from now, someone will also point out our Class of 2027 class photo in the halls and make fun of our haircuts. But we’ll all still be Mustangs nonetheless.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that is found in fumes created by burning gas, wood, oil or coal. It is poisonous and, when breathed in, it can cause sudden illness and even death.
How to prevent CO exposure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning not linked to fires, more than 100,000 visit an ER and more than 14,000 are hospitalized. Pets can also be affected.
• Install CO detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas. Test monthly and replace according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Common CO sources Any time you burn fuel, it may create fumes that increase the risk of CO poisoning. Burning fuel indoors is of particular concern, given that the gas is trapped and can build up. Some common sources of CO fumes include: • Cars and trucks
• Lanterns
• Small engines
• Charcoal grills
• Portable generators
• Fireplaces
• Gas stoves
• Gas and oil burning furnaces
There are some simple steps you can take to help reduce your risk of CO exposure and poisoning. These include:
• Have any gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced every year, and make sure they are properly vented. • Have your chimney checked and cleaned annually. • Only run portable generators outside. • Get your vehicle’s exhaust system checked annually.
When a household appliance is not installed properly, is defective or has been poorly maintained, this also increases the risk of producing CO gas.
Get out and get help If a CO alarm sounds or you think you may have CO poisoning, go outside immediately. Don’t stop to turn off appliances or open windows, which can increase your exposure time. Call your local fire department, who can determine if there is CO gas, identify the source and stop it. Seek medical attention as soon as possible at your local ER and do not return to the affected area until emergency personnel tells you it’s safe.
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms Symptoms can be mild or severe, may appear over time or suddenly, and include: • • • •
Headache Dizziness Weakness Upset stomach
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t age 102, Peter Bielskis has more than a few stories to tell, the least of which is his WWII service as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Honored in May at Northville’s Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at the Veteran’s section at Rural Hill Cemetery, the former Allen Terrace resident (now living in Novi), is among the remaining members of the Greatest Generation. As Veteran’s Day approaches, Bielskis represents one of an estimated 30,000 WWII veterans living today, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That is .2 percent of the 16.4 million who served in WWII.
Peter Bielskis joined the Army in 1944, and served as Staff Sergeant during the war.
TAKING FLIGHT
Growing up on Avis Street in Southwest Detroit, Bielskis attended the Ford Motor Trade School before entering Ford’s River Rouge Plant which had been turned over to war production. He would be associated with Ford for 83 years from high school to
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Peter Bielskis, 102, at his new home in Novi near Providence Hospital. He previously lived in Allen Terrace. Photo by Sean Power
COMBAT MISSIONS
Peter Bielskis with a WWII ball turret at the Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana, Ohio. Photos courtesy of Peter Bielskis
retirement. He lived in his childhood home on Avis Street for 97 years before moving to Allen Terrace in Northville. “I got tired of sitting around, so I joined in March of ‘44,” Bielskis said. Too young and without a college education, Bielskis did not qualify to be a pilot but instead was selected to train as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 aircraft. Upon graduation from gunner school, Bielskis was promoted to sergeant (and later staff sergeant). He would set sail for England on the Queen Elizabeth in January 1945 to begin his assignment with the 546th Bombardment Squadron. He would later transfer to the 384th Bombardment Group where he remained until the end of the war. The 384th Bombardment Group used the Grafton Underwood British air force base in Northamptonshire, England, from 1943-45. Constructed in 1941 for the Royal Air Force, Grafton Underwood was the first and most important of British bases used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Eighth Air Force.
It is no wonder that the height requirement for a ball turret gunner was 5 feet, 5 inches to 5 feet, 7 inches. Bielskis met the requirement. The turret was a motorized sphere of steel and plexiglass that measured 3.5 to 4 feet in diameter. The gunner would be folded into the fetal position with his knees tight to his chest and his back against the rear hatch. He would operate two .50 caliber Browning M2 machine guns with 1,000 rounds each that could rotate 360 degrees horizontally and 90 degrees vertically. The turret was in the underbelly of the aircraft allowing the gunner to protect the pilot’s blind spot. Space was so limiting in the turret that gunners had little room to place their parachutes. Aside from the psychological issues of being in such a confined space and separated from the rest of the crew, the extreme cold was unrelenting. Flying at 20,000 to 25,000 feet, temperatures would drop to -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Bielskis said all gunners wore heated suits, gloves and shoes and yet it was still frigid. Most of his missions, he noted, were four hours, the longest was eight hours. The 10-member crew of the 384th Bombardment Group (Heavy) would successfully complete 27 combat missions over Germany between February and April
1945. The group was the lead squadron in its first mission in February 1945 that targeted a tank and submarine engine factory. Throughout the next two months targets included German factories, railroad stations, shipyards, refineries, oil storage depots, submarine and warship yards.
STILL GOING STRONG
Bielskis completed his service in August 1945. He returned home, married, had two sons, Dennis and Larry (who now lives in Northville), and went back to work at Ford in the tractor division in Highland Park. He worked for Ford for 51 years. He was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion beginning in 1939 (his father, Julius Bielskis, served in World War I) and continued to be a member until 1945, at which time he became a full member of the American Legion Ford Motor Post 173 in East Dearborn. Bielskis is one of only a handful of known WWII veterans from the 384th
Bombardment Group that are alive today out of more than 7,000 servicemen who served at Grafton Underwood according to the 384th Bomb Group Heritage The 10-member crew in front of the B-17 Flying Fortress. Peter Bielskis is in the top row Association. on the right. Though his 2020 as part of the National World War I service ended more than 80 years ago, Museum and Memorial’s Legacy Jump to Bielskis took to the skies once again in 2015 commemorate Veterans Day. He was joined when at the age of 88 he tried his hand at by his son Dennis, who served in Vietnam, skydiving as part of a Legacy Skydive event in the parachute jump off the Liberty to raise awareness for Sons of the Flag burn Memorial Tower on the grounds of the survivor’s foundation. He was assisted by museum and memorial. the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute Next month’s Veteran’s Day team and encouraged by Dallas Cowboy commemoration will be a bit quieter for the cheerleaders who were waiting for him centenarian WWII ball turret gunner. when he landed. He did not disappoint. Quieter and more grounded. Bielskis would do two additional parachute jumps at age 96, the last one in
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‘What Can I Do?’ Time remains for public to protest proposed Arbor Hills landfill expansion in Salem By Tim Smith
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he showdown over the proposed expansion of the Arbor Hills landfill in Salem Township is heating up. On one side of the battle is the landfill’s operator, Canadian-based waste management company Green For Life (GFL), which is proposing a 90-acre facility adjacent to the current landfill at Six Mile and Napier. They have pitched the plan to officials from Washtenaw County and Salem Township, who will ultimately decide the fate of the proposed expansion. On the other side of the battle are residents who live nearby, primarily from Northville and Plymouth townships, who are frustrated with the environmental hazards that come with being downwind of Arbor Hills. The clock is ticking, with a decision expected as soon as February 2027 by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners about approving the proposed expansion. MAKING THE CASE Concerned citizens are urged to attend upcoming meetings of the Washtenaw County Materials Management Planning Committee, the panel which will decide whether to move forward the GFL proposal
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to the full Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Further public committee meetings are slated for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, with Northville Township residents encouraged to attend and voice their opinions. There could be additional meetings in January and February. The meetings will be at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, Superior Room, 4135 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor. “The message we like to tell people is, the landfill, number one, is not needed,” stressed Northville Township resident David Drinan, vice president of the watchdog group The Conservancy Initiative and a non-voting member of the committee. “We have plenty of landfill space now. It’s unsafe, because of the odors and the excess emissions and the PFAS that’s getting into Johnson Creek (the region’s sole cold-water trout tributary). “But the last thing is it’s unfair. It’s located right on the border and Wayne County residents probably bear more of the burden of the landfill.” Just as important, according to Northville Township resident Trisha Kunst, is for
residents to ask Washtenaw County friends to send officials letters to gauge the rising level of anxiety. “‘What can I do?’’’ implored Kunst, who lives in the Steeplechase subdivision near Napier and Six Mile. “One thing is to come to the meeting on November 18 or December 9, just so the volume of concern can be heard. “The second thing is you can find every friend you have that lives in Washtenaw County, and have them write the board of commissioners, saying how horrifically bad the idea of creating another landfill is, until they’ve sorted out the temperatures and everything for the one they’ve got.” Kunst was one of many concerned people who attended a September meeting of the Washtenaw County Materials Management Planning Committee. An independent data scientist, Kunst said she has been actively monitoring key issues at Arbor Hills, including the rise in gas well temperatures. IT IS NOT A CRISIS One glaring reason why the landfill expansion is such a bad idea, according to Kunst, is there is more than enough remaining available landfill space within 50 miles of Arbor Hills, which itself reportedly has four years of remaining capacity. She said, even excluding that facility’s remaining space, there is an estimated 133.5 million cubic yards available – expansive enough to fit 30 Hoover Dams. “They’ve got plenty of room for trash,” Kunst said. “And yet they’re saying there’s a capacity crisis.” Drinan emphasized how precarious the situation is with the months of 2026 melting away. “I hate to say it, but they (materials committee) seem to be leaning towards voting for the new landfill and I believe the revenue that comes into the county is a big part of that,” Drinan said. “Washtenaw County has a host agreement, and in that agreement … they bring in as much as $1 million or $1.5 million dollars into the county budget and that funds a lot, if not all of, their environmental programs. Things like hazardous waste collection days and educational programs.” However, with the November and
December meetings still on the calendar, along with probable meetings in early 2027, there remains time to be persuasive. Kunst concurred that GFL annually pays Salem Township and Washtenaw County $3.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively. SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENT Even though the time is getting closer for a decision to be made, Kunst remains steadfast that the data she is harvesting ultimately will make a profound difference in the result. “I primarily got into this due to the elevated temperatures (of wells),” Kunst explained. “If you go to the Arbor Hills Monitor (www.arborhillsmonitor.org) you can look at the thermal map, which is the visualization that shows you which wells are hot.” Kunst said the information she has used doing her research has been from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) – based on what GFL reports to the department.
According to Kunst, there have been three temperature peaks at Arbor Hills between 2021-26 (including 177 degrees in March 2025) “and when they peak, they shut off the wells nearby, so no more oxygen would get in.” “Landfills create gas, that’s just going to happen,” she continued. “The gas collection system, the wells they talk about, is there to transport the gas to a place where it can be safely disposed instead of just being released into the environment.” Although the landfill can apply for Higher Operating Value waivers with EGLE whenever wells get hotter than 145 degrees, one loophole has kept GFL in compliance even when those wells heat up to potentially dangerous levels: asking for and receiving waivers increasing the allowable threshold. Kunst insisted that “there’s no real good reason to run a well over 160 degrees, at least not scientifically,” but looking at data and reports might not enough to affect a decision. That doesn’t mean Kunst is giving up,
especially if an outside voice can be heard. Her main goal is to have the county or GFL bring in an independent expert to be given full access to the landfill and provide “good minimum criteria that apply to hot landfills.” “I am praying that somebody watches the video that I have on Facebook, of the land literally boiling,” Kunst said. “And decides that hot landfills might be bad and then brings in an external expert.” For more information about the Conservancy Initiative, which monitors the Arbor Hills situation, visit conservancyinitiative.org.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? What would you like to tell Washtenaw County officials as they consider expansion plans for the Arbor Hills landfill located on the eastern edge of Salem Township? Please email your opinions to Editor Kurt Kuban at kurtkuban@ thevillemagazine.com.
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On the Road With Visiting Novi (Serbia that is)
Dave and Claire Duey along with Terry and Bart Taylor traveled 4,000 miles to see Novi – Novi Sad, Serbia that is. Their trip included a river cruise along the Danube, which took the foursome to many great Eastern Europe locations in July including Bucharest, Romania and Budapest, Hungary. Along the way, they decided to visit NOVI SAD in Serbia. “The highlight of the trip was traveling 4,000 miles carrying The ‘Ville to Novi. Many great things were seen, but not one Wildcat,” joked Bart Taylor. “It was a great trip.” Here they are holding up their copy of The ‘Ville in Novi Sad.
Big Sky Montana
Northville’s Lauren and Jon Hair discovered Big Sky Country this summer when they visited Montana’s Glacier National Park. Highlights of the trip included scenic hikes, and riding their bikes to Logan’s Pass along the Going to the Sun Road. They saw a local rodeo, did dude ranch trail rides and even had some bear sightings. Here they are pictured holding their copy of The ‘Ville at Two Medicine Lake with Rising Wolf Mountain in the background.
‘See You Soon’ in Portugal
Kimberly Crafton of Northville Township made a mid-June visit to see her daughter, Kaleena, and granddaughters Imogen, 7, and Imperatriz, 4, in their hometown of Porto, Portugal. In addition to some sightseeing and visiting with her family, Crafton was able to escort her granddaughters to their multilingual school - Ecole Francaise -- parting with a warm à bientôt (“see you soon”). Here she is holding her copy of The ‘Ville outside the entrance of the school.
Chasing Down Summer in Charlevoix
The Retli family from Northville took their annual Labor Day road trip to Northern Michigan to visit Charlevoix. They enjoyed spending time on the beach, playing a little golf and having “a lot of ice cream,” according to Adam Retli, who along with his wife Renee, take the kids on the annual “so long to summer” trip. Here Ezekiel, Lincoln and Theodore Retli hold up their copy of The ‘Ville with Lake Michigan in the background.
All Aboard the Queen Mary 2
Northville’s Ming and Barbara Louie recently made a transatlantic crossing aboard the famous Queen Mary 2. The journey began in South Hampton, England and concluded in New York. The British National Symphony Orchestra happened to be aboard and Ming had the opportunity so sing bass in their choir, including on “Rule, Britannia!” -- a British patriotic song that is associated with the Royal Navy but is also used by the British Army. Here Ming and Barbara are pictured holding their copy of The ‘Ville with the captain of the ship. The next time you head out of town, take along a copy of The ‘Ville, snap a photo, and let us know where your travels take you. Our readers would love to know! Please email the photos to kurtkuban@gmail.com. We’ll feature the photos in an upcoming issue.
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Miss Wayne County Madison Nero and Miss Oakland County Angelina Yonan walk in the parade.
Mayor Turnbull poses with an excited group of Northville 3rd graders.
Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull gets everyone ready for the beginning of the duck race at Mill Race.
Teacher Hannah Minton with her 3rd grade class from Amerman at Mill Race.
Bill Stockhausen and his passengers represented the Northville Historical Society in the parade.
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Northville Historical Society board member Krista Foley Siefert at Mill Race Village.
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Streets of Treats Oct. 24 Downtown Northville’s annual Streets of Treats event will take place from 10 a.m.-noon. It will feature trick-or-treating, donuts and cider, entertainment, games and more. For more information, visit www.northville. org/streets-of-treats.
In the Blood Nov. 1 Utilizing a grant from DTE, the Northville Historical Society is sponsoring a free showing of the film, In the Blood: The Life and Legacy of Lou Carlo, at 5 p.m. at the Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth. The 54-minute film tells the story of harness racing
executive Lou Carlo and his family as they fought to keep Northville Downs alive, despite the sport’s declining popularity. There will be a Q & A with the film’s writer/director Evan Rogers. For more information, visit www. penntheatre.org.
Honoring Veterans Luncheon Nov. 6 Join Northville Senior Services as they host their “Thankful for our Veterans Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Northville Community Center. Those attending the patriotic event will pay tribute to those who served our country in the military. Genitti’s will provide lunch, and Beyond Belief will provide entertainment. Register by
Oct. 30. The cost is free for Northville veterans, $15 for other Northville residents and $18 for non-residents. For more information, call (248) 3052851.
Arsenic and Old Lace Nov. 12-14 The Northville High School Theater program will present four performances of the classic 1941 Broadway dark comedy of Arsenic and Old Lace in the high school auditorium. There will be 7 p.m. performances Nov. 12-14, and a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, Nov. 14. There will be a opening night VIP experience with dinner for $40. Performance tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase
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Santa Run Nov. 21 The Living and Learning Enrichment Center will host this 4th annual fundraiser beginning at 9 a.m. The 5K run/walk and 1 Mile Jingle Bell Run/ Walk begins at the Northville Farmers Market site on Seven Mile Road. The festive walk/run is part of Northville’s Hometown Holiday celebration which also includes the Holiday Greens Market (Nov. 21-22). Cost to register before Nov. 8 is $40, and $50 the day of the event. For more information, contact Jodie Roden at jroden@llecmi. org or visit livingandlearningcenter.org.
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Putting in the Work
orthville Physical Rehabilitation is not just a place for physical rehab. They also offer speech therapy, occupational therapy and more. I’ve seen their clever billboards by Guernsey’s - you’ve probably seen them too. One of them read: “Running Hines at 57” another “Squash is Back in Season”. I have been going to “PT” for the last few months maybe I moved furniture too heavy for me (regardless of the little sliders I bought at Home Depot). My knee suffers from the dreaded aging process. I can count on Northville Physical Rehabilitation staff Gina and Lorie to keep me on track. Whether it is a therapist, an aide or a tech... they are all great. Lynne and Paul will never let me cheat and skip the dreaded blue resistance bands. When I am scheduled with owner, Dennis Engerer, I fondly refer to the session as “going to the principal’s office.” My observation is PT works I’ve never felt better. Honestly, I think it’s the gym without pretense. Most people agree: If you live in Northville, you’ll end up there sooner or later. And trust me, it’s all good. And speaking of putting in the work, Violet Von has certainly done that. I might call her a dreamer - but it looks like hard work, along with some big dreams have done her well. The singer songwriter who was raised in Northville is almost 18 years old, and her new single Butterflies was just released. And it’s not her first. Her debut EP, Half Hidden from the Eye,
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Denise Jenkins, who is a board member with the Northville Historical Society, is an avid writer and proponent of the arts. She is also plugged into what’s happening in Northville. Contact her at denisemjenkins@aol.com.
Violet Von
was released last October. What’s an EP? For the purpose of this article, I turned to AI. It is Extended Play: a musical recording longer than a single song but shorter and smaller than a full-length studio album (LP). I used to race to EJ Korvette’s when a new Herman’s Hermits 45-rpm was released. And I am one of those who signed up for the Columbia Record Club - 13 albums for one penny (pretty sure I taped
is a nostalgic pop song about “the desire to recapture the fluttery feeling of infatuation.” The description tickled me. I thought back to the feeling in the pit of my stomach during high school - did the new boy I just met like me? Would he call me, ask me out? I asked my young staff members to listen and review - I got a thumbs up, a great storyteller, great sound. Approved! Violet is studying music at Wayne State University. She has played at Northville Gallery, and her CD is available at Dancing Eye Gallery. Thanks to everyone jumping on board with Smile Train welcoming Global Goodwill Ambassador Lidia to Northville. Lidia Bastianich is a four-time Emmy-award winning chef, cookbook author and restauranteur. I would like to thank donor sponsors - Benco Family Foundation, Genitti’s, Giovanni’s Ristorante (Detroit), Kilwins-Northville, Orin Jewelers and Parmenter’s Cider Mill. Our support will give children in 95 countries
Lidia Bastianich at a recent Smile Train event.
access to a full range of cleft treatment services they would otherwise never receive and ultimately the opportunity for a better quality of life. Lidia will be signing cookbooks at Genitti’s from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Bring one of her cookbooks if you have one in your collection - or you can buy one on site. Last month there was a photo that ran with this column and the caption didn’t match, as the photo was cut off. I’m sorry to Bev Pixley and her daughters...so I’m rerunning it this month (see below).
Violet Von's new release "Butterflies"
a penny to the order form). I had to ask my mom to buy me out of the contract. She reminded me until the day she died. (Did you know they just shut down this past September?) Back to Violet...Butterflies
Bev Pixley seated in the middle, with daughter Sarah to the left and daughter Liz to the right.
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