Stop! There’s a Scoop…

Idon’t know if I ever mentioned this, but when The ‘Ville was just an idea in Kurt Kuban’s head, I told him if he embarked on this incredible journey, I would contribute with the infamous New York Post Page Six type article. Why? Well, I jokingly have said throughout my life – the stork was on its way to NYC when it accidently dropped me in Detroit, and Page Six is an “institution built on tipsters, anonymous sources, and old-fashioned reporting.” Some of my favorite things in life!

of Museum Education and Community Engagement at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

“I am thrilled to join the Art House in its mission to cultivate the arts through creative experiences and educational programs in the community,” said Shannon, who has plans for our gem here in Northville.

Registration is open for the fall classes and workshops. There are more than 54 available – and most are expected to sell out. There may be a few changes, but the popular annual exhibition West of Center will open Aug. 29. Stop by and join me in welcoming Shannon back to Northville.

I’ve been attending the 100 Women Who Care meetings held quarterly at Genitti’s August was my fourth quarter. The next meeting will mark my one-year anniversary. I’ve been moved by all the presenters of worthy charitable groups in our area. This month the group supported Penrickton Center.

education, training, and peace of mind for overnight stays. They do it all without government funding – and there is no charge to the families for any services. It’s not unusual to catch a few of us tearing up during presentations, but the August meeting brought tears to my eyes when one of the cochairs reported that our chapter crossed the 200-member mark (they aren’t changing the name). Congratulations to Suha, Lisa and Amy for getting this Northville chapter going and keeping it going -- and to all the wonderful women who attend, bring nominations to the table, host the event and finally, those who write the checks. I am proud to be among you!

Honor at a waffle breakfast on the corner of Griswold and Main, at 371 E. Main Street on Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual Northville’s Old Timers Luncheon will be held at Genitti’s on Wednesday, Sept. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. The cost is $15 per person. After lunch they will announce the Senior of the Year. Call to make a reservation (248) 349-0522.

The Art House has a new executive director, Shannon Karol. I worked with her on the Arts & Acts Festival this year – a big initiation to her new post. She did it well. Shannon is happy to be “home” – she is a 1999 Northville High graduate. She went on to study Art History at U-of-M and the University of Iowa, and for the past 18 years has worked in art museums, including the Kresge Art Museum at MSU, and across the country (Cincinnati, Dallas and Louisville). Most recently she worked as Director

“I have been a member of 100 Women since its inception,” said Randa Batshon, who brought the nomination. “This was my first time presenting a charity, and the first time this organization has been presented. I learned of Penrickton Center through a good friend whose son was born with a rare form of multiple dystrophy that caused him to be blind with partial hearing loss and several other disabilities. The center has been amazing and a blessing for their family.”

She told us how the center provides a safe place for

Celebrity sightings this summer around town include Lauren Mendelson with one of her daily drivers, the Ford GT from the 2019 movie Ford v Ferrari. It’s been known to make an appearance at the ECC Cars and Coffee events. Dallas Star Jason Robertson – who Wayne Gretzky called “one to watch” -- was out and about and in training. Laura Genitti will be the Guest of

The biggest scoop in town – the new stop signs on Griswold at Cady. I cross the new four-way two, sometimes three or four times a day. It’s always an adventure. Folks see them, maybe a little late. There has always been a stop on Cady, but the Griswold signs are new. No one knows who goes first – according to old driver’s training manuals first to come goes first, then yield to the person on your right. There are orange flags to let you know something is different, but we are all creatures of habit, so I felt this was the perfect case for old-fashioned reporting!

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