The 'Ville - June 2022

June 2022 | Vol.5 | Issue 6

Northville’s News and Lifestyle Magazine

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KURT KUBAN – Editor/Publisher

Kurt Kuban is an award-winning journalist, having served as a reporter and editor for several local newspapers and magazines, including The Northville Record, over the course of a career spanning more than two decades. Kurt lives in Northville with his wife, Cheryl, and their three children, all products of Northville Public Schools.

CRAIG WHEELER – Creative Director

Craig has been in the creative industry for over 30 years. He has developed a diverse background in that time, but publication design has been his passion during the past 19 years. Craig enjoys chasing his young daughter and providing moral support to his lovely wife.

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.

WENSDY VON BUSKIRK – Writer

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

Publisher Here is a list of people who contributed to local journalism last month.

We appreciate your support!

Marilyn Alimpich Patricia Davis Judy & Jim Kohl

MARIA TAYLOR – Writer

Maria is managing editor at The ACHR NEWS, a B2B publication based in Troy. She has worked as a reporter for the Northville Record, Novi News and Plymouth Observer, and once had her photo on the cover of TIME. She lives in Farmington and, as a self-avowed history nerd, routinely risks her life by standing in the road to photograph old buildings.

TIM SMITH - Writer

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For more than 20 years Scott has worked with clients in Metro Detroit to create advertising campaigns to grow their business. After managing sales for radio stations in the Detroit Market for 17 years he purchased Street Marketing where he works closely with a variety of businesses and events. Scott and his family have lived in the Plymouth and Northville area for 25 years.

Tim brings a penchant for telling powerful and personal stories that run the gamut from news to sports. During more than 35 years in journalism, he has earned numerous state and national awards. The Wayne State grad is a published author and rec ice hockey player.

LARRY O'CONNOR – Writer

Larry is a metro Detroit area journalist whose work has appeared in The Detroit News, Jackson Citizen Patriot and the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. When he’s not meticulously chronicling people or events, he’s avidly rooting for his favorite soccer teams – Manchester United and Glasgow Celtic.

LONNIE HUHMAN - Writer

Lonnie graduated from EMU with a degree in creative writing. He is a longtime newspaper reporter, including two stints with The Northville Record. He is now a freelance reporter for a number of publications, including The Sun Times News in Dexter, where he lives with his wife and two young children. He is glad to be back covering the Northville community.

BRYAN MITCHELL - Photographer

Bryan started working as a photographer more than 30 years ago, and was the Northville Record photographer in the 90's. He has freelanced for The Detroit News, The Guardian, Reuters, and other publications. His photography has appeared in newspapers and magazines around the globe. The Northville resident also coaches mountain biking at Northville High School.

A View From The ‘Ville

When Is Enough, Enough?

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s you flip through this issue, I hope you take some time to check out all the wonderful photos, shoutouts and stories about our local high school graduates.

I just love putting this issue together each year, as it fills me with hope as the graduates move on to the next chapter and out into the world where they will surely do plenty of good. This year it’s even more special for me, as my son is a member of the Northville High School Class of 2022, so I was able to attend all the end of the year events including the senior parade and graduation commencement ceremony.

The commencement took place June 5 at USA Hockey Arena. It was awesome seeing the more than 600 graduates walk across the stage, with the biggest smiles you’re ever going to see. There are few milestones as important as graduating high school.

As the grads took their turns walking across the stage, however, I could not help but think about the parents in Uvalde, Texas who will never experience this in the future because their children were gunned down at Robb

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Elementary less than two weeks earlier. It was a sobering feeling.

Unfortunately, the Uvalde incident, in which 19 students and two teachers were murdered, is just the latest in a sickening trend of our schools being shot up by people who had no business owning any gun, much less ones that are designed for war and mass killing.

The semi-automatic AR-15, which has been used in far too many of these incidents including Uvalde, can fire 45 rounds per minute. Do the math on that, and you realize how long it would take to kill a classroom full of children.

The coroner in the wake of the Uvalde massacre said the bodies of the children were literally blown apart, with limbs town off and even beheaded in some cases.

Maybe it’s time to start showing people the crime scene photos and the carnage these weapons produce.

Of course in this country, it’s incredibly easy to purchase one of these weapons. Far too easy. Hell, if you’re 18, we make it harder to get a beer than an AR-15. We don’t let you drink, but it’s fine if you want to own a

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weapon made for war.

Back in 2018, I attended a student walk out at Northville High School in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Like at schools all over the country, the Northville students were demanding something be done to curb the violence. I was inspired by their determination.

Hopefully their generation will be able to force changes to our gun laws.

If anything, however, current lawmakers have made it easier to acquire guns since Parkland, and it’s no surprise that these mass killings are only accelerating. And they can happen anywhere, even here in Northville. Just last November, a disgruntled student shot up nearby Oxford High School, murdering four students and maiming seven others.

Unfortunately right now our politics are so broken, we have lawmakers who are either unwilling or unable to do what is right. They are afraid to stand up to the irresponsible gun lobby, which only wants to flood our streets with more guns so they make more money. The fact

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that an 18-year-old kid can walk into a gun shop, and walk out with a mass-killing weapon is insane. Poll after poll shows the majority of Americans support background checks, red flag laws, age restrictions and even bans on assault-style weapons like AR-15’s.

I know that is an unpopular stance with some of you reading this. And I’m very familiar with the Second Amendment, particularly the “well regulated” part. I also know the men who wrote the Constitution owned flintlock muskets and pistols, which held one round at a time.

I realize this is a morbid topic, especially for an issue in which we are celebrating our graduates. But I got to watch my son walk across the stage. There are too many parents across our country who will never get to know that feeling because of gun violence. And that is devastating to think about if you put yourself in their shoes. If we have the courage, we can change things. But we must demand it.

Kurt Kuban is the Publisher and Editor of The ‘Ville. He welcomes your comments at kurtkuban@thevillemagazine. com.

Your Voice: Letters to the Editor 4 Where to find the 19th hole 12 Piano girl hits the right notes 18 NHS graduates were ‘school deep’ 23 DECA students shine at states 34 Art In The Park is national draw 36 Design Du Jour brings ideas to life 40 Take a Garden Walk on the wild side 42 Out & About 46

ON THE COVER: ON THE COVER: Northville High School Principal Tony Koski pops his head into Meredith Knight’s car during the Class of 2022’s car parade on June 4. Knight is headed off to the University of Michigan in the fall. Photo by Bryan Mitchell

Your Voice ‘Renew Your Library’

On August 2, the Northville District Library will be asking voters to renew its current millage rate for 10 years.

This renewal will ensure that one of our community’s most important resources will have the revenue to maintain its exemplary services and programs.

The past two years have been among the most challenging for the Northville community. When the statewide lockdown due to COVID took effect in March 2020, the library was forced to close its doors.

Nevertheless, while the building may not have been open, the library never closed. During quarantine, patrons Northville District Library teen librarian took advantage of the library’s myriad Natalie Molnar stocks books. offerings from digital downloads of movies, audiobooks and music— and an extensive list of databases — to free access of newspapers such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

The library staff pivoted to curbside book pick-up and the popular in-person programs moved to Zoom format. The library met the challenge of continuing to serve the community.

Now that the doors are open, the building once again is buzzing with activity as evidenced by the popular Summer Reading Program currently underway for children, teens and adults.

The Northville District Library has something for everyone. A library card is free to all Northville residents and gives patrons access to the extensive offerings of this great public institution.

We ask that you help keep the doors open. Please vote “Yes” on August 2 to “Renew Your Library.”

Michele Fecht and Marjorie Banner Co-Chairpersons Committee to Renew the Northville District Library Millage

Support the millage

We’re sending this letter in support of the upcoming August 2 library millage vote.

Our family has lived in Northville for nearly 15 years now and we’ve been raising three children along the way. Whether it be a place for our kids to listen to story time during the day, check out books for fun, find a book for a school project, a way to check out ebooks online, or a place for us to escape to do some work in quiet on a weekend, we find the library to be an invaluable resource to the community. We absolutely support the renewal of this millage to maintain and improve the library into the future and hope our neighbors do as well.

Mark and Kelly Anderson

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Vote ‘Yes’

It will soon be election time again and I want to encourage readers of The ‘Ville to vote for the millage supporting the Northville District Library that will be on the ballot in August. As it is a renewal, this will not increase taxes.

Now is a good time to encourage Northvillians to search the Library’s website for all its wonderful offerings. Look up stock information on the Morningstar link or peruse The Wall Street Journal. See the news, entertainment, business, book reviews and more in The New York Times. Both these newspapers were recently made available to library cardholders for free.

Get free movies on Kanopy, free music on Freegal, free audio and digital books and magazines on Overdrive, Hoopla and Libby. Reserve a meeting room, use a computer, fix your bike, view the heavens through a telescope and so much more.

Please vote “yes” on August 2nd.

Christine Litka Board member, Friends of the Northville District Library

Library is an asset

I’m writing in support of the proposed millage renewal (slightly less than 0.2 mills) for the Northville District Library. This request will be on the August 2nd ballot. And since it is a renewal, its passage will not increase our taxes.

Our Library is an asset to the community, offering something for everyone. It provides access to the latest books, programs and activities for all age groups and online data bases and computer classes to keep us up to date with the information age. Additionally, meeting room space and group study rooms are available to community members.

The Library adds to the high quality of living we enjoy here in Northville, and the millage renewal is essential for the Library if we wish it to maintain the current level of programing, services and hours of operation. Vote Yes for the Library!

Jean Hansen

Koleszar to the rescue

State Rep. Matt Koleszar interceded with the dysfunctional Michigan Unemployment Agency to cancel a large payback debt that was incorrectly assessed to a member of our family due to an error in their system.

In April of 2020, this family member applied for unemployment insurance in good faith under the CARES Act as a gig worker and victim of the pandemic. The application for benefits was accepted and unemployment benefits were received until it was safe to return to work. Almost one year later, we received notice that ordered payback of all unemployment benefits, as UIA now judged they were given in error, even though all their requirements had been met. We know that thousands of other deserving Michiganders have been thrown into the same predicament and caught in the maw of the Michigan Unemployment Agency.

After appealing this determination, we were told repeatedly by UIA officials that an error was made in requiring payback and it would be corrected. It never was corrected, despite numerous attempts to reach out to UIA officials, and when a Notice of Garnishment was sent to the employer, we contacted Matt.

Matt’s office contacted the appropriate officials and cut through the red tape and resolved the issue within two days. It was such a huge relief for our family to have this Michigan Unemployment Agency debt finally resolved.

Whether Democrat or Republican, we can attest personally Rep. Matt Koleszar is there for his constituents when he is needed.

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.

CORRECTION

In the May issue of The ‘Ville, we looked at how Northville honored

Memorial Day in 1944 with the dedication of a Northville Roll of Honor, a 32 X 12 foot board at the corner of Main and Center streets, listing all

Mrs. Mary Bongiovanni, at left closest to microphone, at the 1944 Memorial Day Dedication of the Northville Roll of Honor.

Northville servicemen and women who were serving or had served in World War II. The June 2, 1944 issue of The Northville Record noted that among those unveiling the honor roll was Mrs. Sam Bongiovanni, a Blue Star Mother with four sons and a son-in-law serving overseas. Yes, Mrs. Mary Bongiovanni was on the stage, but she was married to Frank, not Sam. Daughter Dolly Bongiovanni, the youngest of the 10 Bongiovanni children, helped set the record straight.

Her four oldest brothers — Tony, Sam, Frank and Joe — all came home. Her brother-in-law Clarence Holman also returned home after nearly 20 months in a German POW camp. Brother Joe, 95, is among the three surviving Bongiovanni children.

“My mother was so proud of her boys,” Dolly said. “She proudly hung her Blue Star flag in the window with all four blue stars.”

OMISSION

In our recent Northville High School Winter Sports Roundup (April issue), we should have included sophomore Hadley Crabb, who competed in the Division 2 State Finals. Crabb finished 4th in the state on bars, with a score of 8.725. She finished in 6th place in the event last year as a freshman.

NHS sophomore Hadley Crabb competes on the bars.

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Meadowbrook Country Club

If golf is your game, our area is home to some of the best courses around

By Brad Emons

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espite less than favorable weather early this spring, the golf season is already upon us and there are no more mulligans to hand out.

It’s time to dust off your clubs and head out to the links.

The Plymouth-Northville area has plenty of courses to choose from and here’s a closer look at what’s in store for 2022 as you book a tee time.

FOX HILLS GOLF & BANQUET CENTER Located on 8768 North Territorial Road in Plymouth, Fox Hills features 500 countryside acres and a total of 63 holes with three different courses to choose from.

Its signature Golden Fox 18hole championship course, designed by Arthur Hills,

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is reminiscent of the great Scottish seaside courses.

Meanwhile, the Fox Classic offers three nines including the Hills, Woodlands and Lakes. The original 18-hole course was designed by Wilfrid Reid and was built in 1927 as the Plymouth Country Club.

An additional nine holes was designed by Jim Lipe to complete the 27-hole layup in 1982.

The Strategic Fox Hills Learning Center is another nifty par-3, 18-hole layout and is adjacent to two complete driving ranges and short game area.

The 6,900 square-foot Performance Center building offers six bays for teaching equipped with state-of-theart technology including V1 Analysis software, TrackMan, FlightScope, SAM Putting Studio and BodiTrak Performance Pad. Besides offering junior and adult-age leagues, Fox Hills also stages the ever growing

and popular foot golf.

Fox Hills Director of Golf Mark Runchey oversees 10 different PGA/LPGA teaching professionals including noted pros Brian Cairns, Jordan Young and Jeff Goble.

The original log-cabin clubhouse was renovated in 1982 and is home for golf outings, corporate events and weddings.

Originally owned by their mother and father, sisters Sandy Mily and Kathy Aznavorian have carried on the tradition of making it a local golf destination.

For more information, visit www.foxhills.com or call (734) 634-2345.

MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB Located at 40941 Eight Mile Road in Northville, Meadowbrook was founded in 1916 and is one of the oldest clubs in Southeast Michigan.

Originally designed by Scotsman Willie Park, Jr.,

Meadowbrook consisted of just six holes and 125 acres.

Now, with over 180 acres and remodels done by storied architects such as Donald Ross, Meadowbrook remains one of Detroit’s elite private clubs.

Meadowbrook has hosted the 1955 PGA Championship and numerous other PGA tournaments including the Motor City Open.

Prominent names who have played include Byron Nelson, Bob Hamilton, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Dr. Cary Middlecoff.

To celebrate the club’s 100year anniversary in 2016, the course was closed the prior 18 months while undergoing a $5.3 million course redesign by Arizona-based golf architect Andy Staples.

To better serve its 700 members, Meadowbrook has

plans to expand its clubhouse by 2,300 square feet as well as add a 16,000 square-foot maintenance facility. A golf performance center, featuring indoor simulators, is also in the club’s future plans.

Mike Rossen is the club’s general manager, while Mark Stevens is the head professional.

For more information, visit www. meadowbrookcountryclub. com or call (248) 349-3600.

Liam Cooney watches his drive on the first tee at Hilltop Golf Course. Photo by Bill Bresler

BRAE BURN GOLF CLUB Located at 18060 Five Mile Road in Plymouth, Brae Burn is just a year away of celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023.

The course, which drains well according to general manager Brett Davis, was also designed by Reid and opened in 1923.

Brae Burn, owned and operated by the Rosenthal family, is home to “The Monster,” the 660-yard No. 13 double-dogleg and the longest par-5 in the state. The par-70 layup features 6,511 yards of golf from the black tees. The course rating is

Jim Gorney is course manager and COO of Plymouth Township's Hilltop Golf Course.

Photo by Bill Bresler

69.2 and has a slope rating of 123 on bluegrass.

Meanwhile, The Tavern is a perfect spot to end your round to meet for food and beverage on the 19th hole.

Besides hosting outings and leagues, Brae Burn also features a Monday special, Tuesday two-some and ladies corner deals.

For more information, visit www.braeburngc.com or call (734) 453-1900 or (800) 714-6700.

HILLTOP GOLF COURSE Located at 47000 Powell Road in Plymouth, this 18hole, par-70, (6,009 yards) is a classically designed layout playing through stately pines and rolling hills.

And weather permitting, the course is open dusk until dawn year-round.

With some of the most challenging greens in the area, Hilltop offers distinct challenges to golfers of all skill levels. The signature No. 5, par-4 is one of the most picturesque holes with an elevated tee box showcasing a panoramic view of the entire course.

A practice facility includes a putting and chipping

green. New carts have arrived and new tee boxes are being completed for the 2022 season.

The grill is open daily from 2-9 p.m. and the clubhouse features a fully-stocked golf shop with equipment and apparel. Membership packages are available, as well as leagues, corporate events.

For more information, visit www.hiltopgc.com or call (734) 453-9800.

NORTHVILLE HILLS GOLF CLUB Located at 15565 Bay Hill Drive in Northville, this 18-hole course, designed by Arnold Palmer, features rolling greens, lush woodlands, shimmering pools of water and verdant wetlands.

The course, first opened in 2000, was purchased in 2012 by the Wilson Golf Group.

It features a driving range and short-game course for a quick warm-up.

Group lessons and private instruction are available for youth and beginners through PGA instructor Jordan McArleton and Director of Golf Kevin Amell.

Meanwhile, the newly renovated clubhouse received a facelift for 2022. The banquet facility can host weddings, celebrations and private parties.

For more information, visit www.northvillehills.com or call the pro shop at (734) 6674653.

SALEM HILLS GOLF COURSE Located at 8810 Six Mile

Road in Northville, Salem Hills opened in 1963 and was designed by Michigan golf architect Bruce Matthews. It features a 6,992-yard 18-hole championship course that opened in 1963.

In 2021, the course underwent new ownership when ESJ Golf of Northville bought out longtime owners Frank and Veronica Godwin.

Canton native Brandon Scero, who served previously five years at Coyote and six seasons at Eagle Crest, is the Director of Golf. He is assisted by head professional Jason Rammler. Scero and Rammler both offer lessons for adults and beginners, while the course stages annual summer kids camps, clinics for youths and a snack program for beginning kids.

In addition to the driving range and putting green, 40 new carts have been added and drainage issues are being addressed according to Scero.

Salem Hills can also host outings, family gatherings, showers, weddings, luncheons and holiday parties. The Grille Room hours are from 2-9 p.m.

Mondays through Saturdays (closed Sundays). There’s a fish fry each Friday from 3-9 p.m.

For more information, visit salemhillsgolfclub.com or call (248) 437-2152.

DOWNING FARMS Situated at 8145 Seven Mile Road in Northville, Downing Farms was designed by Harry Bowers and opened in 1992.

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Currently owned and operated by Charles Downing and daughter Stephanie Reed, Downing Farms features a par70, 18-hole layout covering 5,866 yards with a 122 slope and blue grass tailored to all levels of golfers.

The course offers both outings and leagues. After a round, you can head to the clubhouse, which features a full bar (including liquor) along with a full menu including burgers, wraps and chicken fingers.

For more information, visit www.downingfarmsgolf.com or call (248) 486-0990.

OASIS GOLF CENTER Located on 39500 Five Mile Road in Plymouth, Oasis features an indoor golf dome with 42 hitting bays to stay sharp during the off-season months.

The indoor golf dome, which will re-open in late October, is equipped with the unique Toptracer range, a computerized system. During in-season, the outdoor driving range is in operation along

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with miniature golf.

Dave Sias, a PGA Professional since 1995, offers both private and group lessons as well as a golf academy program. Oasis is managed by Manny Ganaway.

For more information, visit www. oasisgolfcenter.com or call (734) 420-4653.

BUSHWOOD GOLF CLUB Located next to George’s Senate Coney Island at 39430 Dun Rovin Drive in Northville, Bushwood bills itself as a par-3 where families come to play.

During peak season, 9-hole greens fees include $12 (walking), $18 (with electric cart) on weekdays. Senior (55+) and junior rates are also available.

Bushwood, managed by Frank Garzia, also offers variety of memberships including play-in social leagues ($125), senior 55+ ($325) and senior family ($400). A full family membership is $475 with unlimited greens fees (includes spouse, children living at home and grandchildren under-15).

Junior programs (ages 7-14) are also offered and private lessons are available for juniors and adults by instructor Bob Hirzel.

For more information, visit www.bushwoodgc.com or call (734) 420-3200.

CARL’S GOLFLAND Carl’s, referred to as The Land of Golf Plenty, is located at 44135 Five Mile Road in Plymouth and is the perfect spot to practice and hone your game.

It features a heated driving

range – open all winter -along with chipping and putting greens.

The TrackMan Range is another unique component offered by the facility.

Next door to the St. John’s Golf & Conference Center, the Plymouth location is one of Carl’s two retail outlets located in the metro Detroit area with the other in Bloomfield Hills.

The store offers a vast inventory to fill all your golfing needs including custom fitting and repairs. Store hours are 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

Carl’s also offers golfers of all ability levels with instruction provided by a staff of experienced PGA professionals led by Brian Liberati and Olivia Pizii.

For more information, visit www.carlsgolfland.com or call (734) 354-9274.

ST. JOHN’S GOLF & CONFERENCE CENTER Located at 44045 Five Mile Road in Plymouth, St. John’s is closed for the 2022 season and construction is underway with the grand re-opening planned for 2023.

Award-winning Raymond Hearn Golf Course Designs, Inc. is creating a new and unique destination highlighted by an 18-hole, five-tee system championship course, which will combine the newly designed holes and some of remodeled existing holes over what has been a 27-hole golf

facility.

The course makeover will include new greens, new strategic sand bunkers, bent grass for the putting greens, new irrigation system, extensive new drainage, removal of trees, tree additions and remodeled asphalt cart paths.

In addition, a new family fun nine-hole par-3 course is in the works along with an 18-hole natural grass putting course.

“Our golf course Master Plan offers strategy and fun for all types of golfers from professional to beginners and every skill type in between,” Hearn said. “It will fit in perfectly with their first-class facilities that host a wide variety of dynamic events and conferences.”

Pulte Family Management SJ purchased the resort from the Archdiocese of Detroit in August of 2021 with the mission to make it into a family resortstyle destination. Ultimately all the profits from the Inn at St. John’s will be donated to the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation to support their mission.

Under the direction of Paul Wegert, CEO of Boutique Hotel Professionals and Managing Director of the Inn at St. John’s, additional projects include transforming all exterior landscaping and parking lots, adding a 15,000 square foot ballroom, upgrading existing ballrooms and adding an outdoor four-season pavilion tailored for golf outings, weddings and corporate events.

For more information, visit www.theinnatstjohns.com or call (734) 414-0600.

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The 19th Hole Where to drink and dine after a round

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hat hot dog at the turn just wasn’t enough? Stop by these Plymouth and Northville establishments for a bite or drinks after the links If you work up a hearty appetite at Fox Hills or Brae Burn, swing over to Karl’s Cabin. This classic rustic restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, craft beer on tap, and a traditional American menu. Share the crab dip and mozzarella sticks, and

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try the brisket or a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich served with homemade fries.

Bushwood bills itself as a family course, and what better place for post-Par 3 golfers

of all ages than George’s Senate Restaurant, right next door. From Mediterranean Omelets to Greek Salads and Gyros, there’s something satisfying for every tee time at this classic Coney Island.

If you’re considering a golf club membership this year, the food at Meadowbrook Country Club is as much of a deciding factor as the legendary course. Grab a table on the Outdoor Patio or a stool at Willie Park Pub. Both offer views of the 18th green.

Need to double down after a sub-par showing at Northville Hills? Maybe you’ll have better luck at the handcrafted pool table

at Deadwood Bar & Grill.

Try Hancock Burgers topped with grilled smoked ham and Wisconsin cheddar, and a plate of warm chewy chocolate chip cookies made to order.

Keep it light after a midday

round at Downing Farms with fresh Gazpacho soup and Lunch Salads at Rocky's of Northville. Or, if it’s late when you finish the back nine at Salem Hills, drive your golfing buddies to Buddy's Pizza in Plymouth for a slice of Detroit style deep dish pie.

Inn at St. John’s Golf Course is closed for the 2022 season as it’s transformed into a one-of-a-kind golf complex, but you can still stop by the covered TrackMan Driving Range at Carl’s Golfland.

Use your phone to monitor your loft, speed and smash, and to make rezzies at 5ive Steakhouse on site.

If you’ve just finished up at Meadowbrook Country Club, and you’re looking to cool down with a sweet treat, head down Eight Mile and go north on Novi Road where you’ll find

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Julia Huang has performed, competed, and won numerous awards at the local, state, and national levels. At right, Huang practices the piano at her Northville home. Photos by Bryan Mitchell

Keys To Success Musical talent leads young pianist to dream big

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gifted young Northville pianist is on a mission not only to win competitions and compose music but to share her talent with others.

Julia Huang, who is finishing her junior at Northville High School, has performed, competed, and won numerous awards at the local, state, and national levels.

As she explores her musical talent, she serves as president of the NHS Piano Club, offers free lessons to aspiring musicians, creates YouTube videos, and organizes fundraisers to help others.

“I believe if you learn something, spread it to other people as well. That is my mission,” she says.

Huang began playing the keys at age two, on an electric keyboard that had belonged to her mom.

“It turned out Julia was very interested in music,” says her mom, Janet. “She has perfect pitch.”

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Hoping to foster her daughter’s interest, Janet ordered a Kawai upright piano and enrolled Julia in private lessons at age 5.

Award for Piano Performance Excellence Competition, and Outstanding Level Performance in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Solo

Julian Huang began piano lessons when she was 5 years old. Family photo

Since then, Huang has reached Level 12, the highest in piano difficulty. She has won awards in many regional and state competitions, including first place at the Livonia

and Ensemble Festival.

Huang has also won international recognition, such as the Sherer International Piano and Violin Competitions, Crescendo International

Piano Competition, and Elite International Music Competitions.

The events are about much more than winning, Huang says.

“You get notes about how you play — performance, dynamics.

The judges give you tips, and you find out where to practice and improve,” she says.

In ninth grade, Huang began exploring music composition, creating unique pieces and putting her own spin on pop hits that she posts to her YouTube channel SophyMusic.

“When the radio is on, and I hear pop songs playing, I guess the chords and play them on piano,” Huang says.

Recently, one of her original pieces, Journey of the Seas, was recognized at the state level of the PTA Reflections Art Contest.

GIFT OF MUSIC With her dedication to practicing hours each day, Huang continues to seek out

ways to be challenged. In ninth grade, she began studying with renowned pianist Arthur Greene, a professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance.

“Julia is extremely innately musical, and she naturally projects a strong personality,” Greene says. “She is brimming with enthusiasm, and her love of music is obvious. She brings joy with her playing.”

In order to share her knowledge with others, Huang took over the Northville High School Piano Club, which brings musicians together to learn, perform and host food drives and fundraisers for charity.

She also founded Bytes and Pieces, a student organization dedicated to diversity in computer science and music, that offers free virtual

workshops to the general public.

As Huang decides between a career in music and computer science, she plans to study both in college. Her piano teacher hopes she picks the “Maize and Blue.”

“I can’t wait for her to explore more repertoire and bring her unique sense to it,” says Greene.

“I hope that she will be able to win competitions and make a name for herself as a pianist.

I also hope that she comes to the University of Michigan to be a part of our exciting piano program.”

HARD WORKING Julia lives in the Northville Hills Golf Club with her mom, her father, Jeff, a computer scientist, and her brother Justin, a 10th grader at NHS.

Her favorite composer is Rachmaninoff, whom she loves for “blending the Romantic era’s expansive chords and arpeggios, modal scales and a hint of jazz.”

She also loves creating medleys of Top Julia Huang with her piano teacher Arthur Greene, a professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance.

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She understands this,” Janet Julia’s mom says music says. has shaped her daughter’s character, showing her how Find Julia on YouTube at discipline translates to success.

SophyMusic and Bytes and “She’s a very hard-working Pieces. On Instagram, visit Julia person. Sometimes you have the @sophy.music and the NHS passion, but if you don’t put in piano club @nhspianoclub. enough effort you don’t achieve.

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Northville office staff (from left) Mallory Teglash, Kelly Knotts, Principal Tony Koski, and Rita Hall. Photo by Audrey Zhang

NHS teachers, staff propel students beyond limitations W

ith the closing of the Northville High School 2021-2022 school year also comes the winding-down of a more than two-year-long pandemic and the promise of a return to the familiar. Given the obstacles surmounted together and the lessons learned along the way, NHS students and staff have begun to reflect upon their appreciation for each other for not only this eventful school year but also for their overall contributions to making the school environment much more meaningful.

In particular, we would like to shine a spotlight on the fabulous and ever-supportive NHS faculty and staff. Forming the backbone of the school, they have fostered a tight-knit community in which students and teachers can depend on and learn from each other, as well as create memories that will last beyond high school.

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students is their gratitude to their teachers and staff for allowing them to reach their full potential.

“Their support is extremely reassuring, helping us achieve our maximum ability, and it’s awesome how kind and driven our staff truly is,” freshman Ritvik Ellendula explained.

This support manifests itself in various ways, from clearing up confusion to writing strong recommendation letters.

“I really appreciate all of the teachers’ [...] willingness to help,” freshman Ansh Shah said. “Any question you ask, they are always willing to spend time during seminar or after school to help you out, and it makes learning a much grander experience.”

Yet, this encouragement is not confined to the classroom.

As students pursue their

interests and passions through clubs and sports, teachers have stood on the sidelines cheering them on or have involved themselves to provide a more comprehensive learning environment. “NHS staff gives us opportunities to go beyond our limits,” Shah pointed out.

“For example, teachers advising clubs or coaching sports help guide students to pursue their passions and learn more outside of classes.”

It’s not just teachers, but also administrative faculty and other staff members who offer incredible support.

Whether it is the persistent pandemic or the urgent struggles with mental health, NHS staff have bravely taken on these obstacles for the better of the entire community.

“Of course, we work to make sure we can help and support as best we can, but the pandemic brought out challenges with that process when everyone had to be at home,” counselor Grace DeVore said.

In other realms, including athletics, faculty members have been just as optimistic about overcoming challenges.

“At times we are challenged in educational athletics with things we can’t control: weather, transportation (bus doesn’t show up), COVID-19, a lack of referees/umpires, etc.,” athletic director Brian Samulski said. “With any challenge the community has been great as they are understanding and patient while we deal with challenges.”

Overall, though, this ability to navigate through and be resilient against any hardships has brought students, families,

and the school community closer together.

The following are a few of NHS faculty members’ favorite memories from their time in Northville: • “It’s just memories of students that have done something well, whether it’s in the academic arena, in the fine and performing arts, or athletic league. When they do something well, just that excitement, that look on their faces.” ~ Mr. Tony Koski, principal • “While this seems like it’s a cop out answer, it is impossible to pick one favorite memory, I have so many great memories in my 14 years at NHS. Whenever a former student comes back to tell me how successful and happy they are it’s an ultimate highlight.” ~ Mr. Sean Turner, history teacher • “My favorite memory is watching my seniors walk across that stage knowing that they made it through all of the obstacles and trials that they overcame in their four years. That’s one of the special moments every time I have with the senior class.” ~ Mrs. Kate Schultz, counselor • “One of my favorite memories was when I first came to NHS. I attended the pep rally, and the excitement and enthusiasm from our students made me feel like I was in a beautiful school and was so happy to be part of this team!” ~ Mrs. Karla Kennedy, testing coordinator

EDITOR'S NOTE: High School Confidential is a collaborative effort by the Stringers Journalism Club made up of Northville High School students Audrey Zhang, Lauren Sprow, Navya Meka, Maria Cowden, Tamsin Boyd, Wesley Paradowski, Alyssa Bachert, and Brian Zhang.

‘SCHOOL DEEP’ Class of 2022 withstood challenges, finishes up on high note Photos by Bryan Mitchell

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Roxanne Smith blows a kiss to family as she walks the stage.

orthville High School Principal Tony Koski said when he looks back years from now, the thing that will stand out about the Class of 2022 is its resilience and perseverance.

As the graduating seniors began their sophomore year, the world seemed pretty normal. And then everything changed that year as the pandemic raged across the globe and came right here to our doorstop. The next couple years for the Class of 2022 was anything but normal.

The challenges for these students piled up. COVID, having to wear masks, having sports seasons and other activities cancelled, Zoom sessions. The list goes on and on.

So throughout this school year, Koski challenged the seniors with the theme “School Deep.” It is a phrase he often used to spur on the students to give their all and make sure they were committed to the school experience.

Whether it was at the big games, musicals, club activities, prom or just showing up for class and excelling academically, Koski said the more than 620 members of the Class of 2022 passed with flying colors of orange and black.

“You all showed up with spirit and pride no matter what,” he told the graduates at their commencement ceremony on June 5th at USA Hockey Arena. “You showed up with enthusiasm, spirit and class.”

“You were in the arena for some of the most challenging of times, and you still achieved at the very highest of levels – academically, on the stage, on the athletic fields and with your clubs. You did it with grace and grit.”

The ceremony also marked the last one for Superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher, who is retiring June 30. She noted that 239 of the students started kindergarten in Northville Schools, while the rest moved here at some point during their school years. Now matter when they started, though, they will forever be bonded as the 154th Class of Northville High. And Gallagher mentioned the many accomplishments of the class.

The commencement ceremony was the culmination of a busy couple weeks for the graduates, which included the last day of classes where parents showed up to “clap out” the students as they left the building for the last time, followed by prom and a car parade down Six Mile that was well attended by members of the public who came out to cheer on the graduates.

Koski told the graduates it was a wild but memorable ride, one that has prepared them for the next chapter of their lives.

“You lived it and are better for it,” he said.

Retiring Superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher (right) receives an honorary 2022 diploma from school board president Sarah Prescott.

Class President Mona Yassine shakes hands with Principal Tony Koski.

Levi Miller celebrates during the commencement ceremony.

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The graduates toss their caps into the air.

Ruhani Singh (left) and Riya Gone were all smiles during the parade.

Family members came out to cheer on the grads at the June 4th parade.

NHS Principal Tony Koski talks at the commencement ceremony.

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Many students in the parade flew the colors of their future colleges.

NHS Principal Tony Koski gets a photo with Ella O'Brien (left) and Caroline Doody.

Jackson Massey waves as he enters USA Hockey Arena.

Superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher cheers on the students in the parade.

Erica Hofner waves to family as the graduates enter the arena.

Max Mitchell has fun on his bike in the back of a truck bed during the parade.

Alexandra Grabowski (left) and Riley Finn have fun during the parade.

Sarah Prescott congratulates Darin Mangru as he walks across the stage.

Brooke Pendleton rode on the back of a motorcycle during the parade.

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Congratulations, Enzo! Thank YOU for being a great kid to raise, being a good student, letting us love you with all our hearts, and making us so very proud of you. We have no doubts you will do great things in life.

We wish you all the success in the world as you journey to Michigan State University.

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Ava Senawi

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Live life to the fullest and never give up.

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Congratulations Ava! We are so proud of you. Your kind heart, beautiful smile and perseverance are inspiring. Go out there and do amazing things. The future is yours!

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Danny Sheehan

You did it!!! Congrats on all your accomplishments. You have always been one to do things in your own time and we couldn’t be more proud of you. Your hard work payed off and we are excited to see what great things you will do at Michigan State. We are going to miss having you around the house, but knowing you will be spreading your wings brings us much joy. We love you, our beautiful brown eyed girl!

Congratulations, Danny. It has been a wonderful journey watching you grow from a sweet, little kindergartner into the caring, loving and strong man that you have become. We are very proud of you and look forward to the journey of your life.

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So now that you are eighteen and leaving the nest with good foundation but also spoon fed a lot of stuff, it’s up to you to pave your path, learn critically, think independently, choose wisely, work ethically, and have a blast of a time!

Your future life begins now. We are so proud of you becoming a presidential scholar at NSU and pursue your career in computer science. Let the coding begin! I can’t wait to see all the great things you will do after NHS! The world is yours to conquer.

We couldn’t be prouder of you! Congratulations.

Today, it is time to celebrate. But tomorrow waits for you. It is not about the awards, prizes or honors.

It is about the road…Learning It is about fixing the road…Helping others It is about paving the way…Teaching Along the way, you’ve learned, you’ve helped and you’ve taught. Never stop. Ever. It is about taking that thoughtful soul of yours and helping to make this world a better place. Love you to pieces and so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, & Markus

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Jessica Belknap

Kameron Kuban

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You did it, Kam! There were a few bumps along the way, but you crossed the finish line -- and have become a fine young man in the process. Now it’s onto the next chapter. We can’t wait to see how you navigate the path ahead, and continue growing as a person. We’re so proud of you! Watch out world!

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Alena Manske

Congratulations on your graduation! We’re proud of all your accomplishments and well earned honors. Always remember how much we love you. You’ve always done your best meeting any challenge. Find something good in every day. Laugh, love, learn, live and follow your dreams. Most importantly believe in yourself. We think you’re awesome! We’re here to help and cheer you on. Love you!

Grandma Bonnie/Papa Dale P.S. Proud to have been part of your posse.

Congratulations Alena! It has been an amazing journey and you danced through it all. Your dad and I are so proud of your accomplishments. You are meant to do amazing things! We will continue to cheer you on as you continue to explore the possibilities ahead at the Boston Conservatory of Dance at Berklee. We love you!

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Alex Cardenas

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Congratulations Alex! It’s been so much fun watching you grow up, especially during these last four years. As you start the new phase of your life, we want you to explore the world, discover your passions, and remember to stay true to yourself. Once you know who you are and what you’re good at, go all in and make a difference in the world. Love always, Mom, AJ, Aunt Andrea, Babcia, Dziadzius, Kelly & Sofia

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Jonah Koilpillai

Audrey Zhang

We’ll miss all the Saturday matches and campouts! We’re excited for your future!

Audrey, we have seen how you have nurtured, led, and demonstrated your passion for the Northville High School Stringers Journalism Club. With your love of journalism and care for the community, you and your team have highlighted impactful stories of NHS students, staff, and families; brought cheer to the Northville community; and connected its residents with the younger generation. We know that you'll pour your heart into anything and everything else you do in life, just like you did with the Stringers.

We can't wait to witness the flame you'll light for the world! Love, Mom, Dad, and Brian

We’re so proud of you Grace! It has been incredible watching you grow to become such a remarkable young lady. We’re amazed at your kindness, intelligence and perseverance that helped you accomplish the goals you set for yourself. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings once you head off to the University of Michigan.

We’ll always be here for you.

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The Northville High School DECA team traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the national finals.

Solving Real World Problems

NHS’s DECA students show leadership on state, national stages

By Tim Smith

M

onths, perhaps years before Northville High School students step into college classrooms, they are diving feet first into a sparkling pool of business acumen through Distributive Education Clubs of America, better known as DECA. The NHS DECA students got to apply knowledge gained all year during fourth-hour advanced marketing classes, rub elbows with actual community business leaders and come out the other side with fresh and valuable perspectives.

They put this knowledge to the test recently at the DECA State Career Development Conference in Detroit. And following award-winning success at states, Northville – which with approximately 200 members has the largest high school chapter in Michigan – sent a group of more than 20 of those DECA students to national finals, part of

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the International Career Development Conference April 22-24 in Atlanta.

Among the Atlanta contingent were Rishi Narendra Kumar, Samhitha Kattethota and Aryan Shah.

THE NEXT LEVEL The trek to Atlanta promised to help them take that shared experience up an important notch. They competed against some of the best DECA students from around the country.

According to Jessica Baitinger, one of three Northville DECA advisors along with Melinda Gentz and Kelsey Stalk, the Atlanta conference wasn’t a no-nonsense dive into DECA or a vacation. It was a unique combination of both, with students having the chance to take whatever they could out of the experience. They got to explore downtown Atlanta, and learn about the history of Coke (at The World of Coca-

Cola museum) and some of the company’s business practices.

“There’s a few other tours that are like that. It’s fun because it is getting to see something that’s touristy but that connection back to business is always there for them,” Baitinger said.

What the young men and women do with the DECA experience remains an open question. But it is safe to say many will pursue careers in finance, marketing, hospitality or management, all of which are paths global 501c3 non-profit DECA Inc strives to shine the light of possibility on.

During DECA states and nationals, that light is turned up even more brightly.

“They are presented a scenario and they have 10 minutes to determine it,” Baitinger said. “As far as their actual prep, they study hundreds of different business concepts, where they could have

any of those concepts connected to their spur-of-the moment, on-the-spot role play.”

Aryan Shah, 17, who is on the Northville DECA board and vice president of career development for Michigan DECA, said his role-playing task at Detroit states involved how to get the word out to prospective clients about the retirement home he was tasked with managing and developing a marketing strategy for.

“You’re given a certain amount of time to complete that case study, and then you have to give a presentation back,” Shah said. “It’s all very tangible in the real world and I can see myself applying that to any business (situation) I find myself in.”

The high school students – all enrolled in the advanced marketing program – entered the DECA competition with the task of demonstrating ways they can become future workforce leaders. (DECA is utilized as the program’s leadership component.)

Recent DECA events were the first since the pandemic began in March 2020 where participants could attend in person rather than virtually.

Concepts worked on throughout the school year come to life as students receive hypothetical business situations and think on their feet to emerge with a game plan to deal with those.

SHARPENING SKILLS Narendra Kumar, who is pursuing a medical career, said DECA club sessions blend collaborative sessions around everything from how to set and reach goals to team building among others.

“I believe that students seeking medically-related

And that’s incredibly rewarding, activities in high school miss especially at the high school a key factor: leadership skills level because you don’t often get training,” Kumar said. “DECA to do that. fills that gap for me; I can “And number two, it’s the communicate, problem-solve network. DECA offers an and lead better. Though I incredible network of people wasn’t interested in business that also have the same goals as before, DECA has also inspired you do. So I’ve gotten to meet so me to take on healthcare many amazing people through administration as a potential DECA. That really helped me field in the future.” to also get a perspective as to Samhitha Kattethota also where I can be in my future.” wasn’t looking to specifically Students also become well gear up for a business career versed in how community when she signed up for DECA leadership works, implementing as a freshman, but rather to fundraising “help me build efforts along my public the way. speaking skills 2021-22 theme: “Maximize Your “We were and make new Momentum!” able to friends.” The Advisors: Jessica Baitinger, Melinda fundraise for decision has Gentz, Kelsey Stalk. the Muscular paid dividends, Officers: Aaron Boyd, president; Dystrophy as her selfAudrey Zhang, vice president.

Association confidence Chapter Development and Training: this year,” and public Aryan Shah, director; Laasya Narendra speaking have Vadrevu, vice president.

Kumar both benefited Communications: Sohan Madishetty, explained. from joining director; Haylie Pohlman, vice “Initiatives the club. president. such as those For all Community Relations: Ruhani encouraged me members of Singh, Kavya Doshi, directors; to lead my own Northville Srmithi Kattethota, vice president. (fundraising High School endeavors).”

DECA, a She said the student-run nondesire to work tirelessly and profit Key2Finesse raised about learn constantly is giving $116,000 over the past year for them an essential edge. And the Angels of Hope Foundation. whenever they hit a bump in “DECA is much more than a the road, mentors Baitinger, club, it is a way for Northville Gentz and Stalk or fellow club students to impact our members often have the bit of community positively,” Kumar information or encouragement said. to push them forward.

Three NHS students finished “(There are) two main things as finalists at the International that DECA does,” explained Career Development Conference Shah, who at 2021 nationals in Atlanta. Senior Laasya finished eighth in the category Vadrevu and freshman Alissa of Marketing Management Xue placed in the top 10 in their Team Decision Making. respective events. Freshman “There’s the actual competition Ansh Shah also was a top-20 itself which throws you into a finalist. real-world business situation and has you solve the problem.

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rt In The Park has been going strong for more than 40 years, but there’s always something to discover at the beloved festival that takes place in downtown Plymouth.

According to organizer Raychel Rork, around a third of this year’s 400-plus exhibitors are new.

“We’ve had an overwhelming response from artists applying to come from across the nation,” Rork says. “We have around 140 artists that have never been here. We love to have people’s favorites back, but we love to have people check out something you’ve never seen before.”

Rork speculates that pandemic shutdowns encouraged people to reflect on the importance of art and gave them time to explore their talents.

“There’s this huge creative boom of those that started doing passion projects, along with established artists who are back after not doing art fairs for the past two years,” Rork says.

Artists from 28 states and Canada will display their work in Kellogg Park and the surrounding streets of downtown Plymouth.

Art In The Park is a juried festival. Judges take pains to select the best artists each year and provide a variety of price points.

“Do we have fancy, expensive things? Sure we do, but we want there to be not only something everyone likes but that they can afford,” Rork says.

Organizers delight in finding fresh artwork, she says.

“We started reviewing submissions in January. We were so excited about what was coming in that we were literally yelling. I almost jumped out of

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Art In The Park to feature 400-plus artists

By Wensdy Von Buskirk my chair at one point,” Rork says.

The festival offers the joy of discovery — whether it’s a large wall painting, a small piece of handcrafted jewelry, or the perfect gift for someone special.

“Most of the art I have in my home I didn’t plan on buying.

It was just something that caught my attention,” Rork says. “When you see something that truly lights you up and makes your heart do a little flip, something you personally connect with, that’s what this

festival is for.”

While art is the focus, the festival also offers live entertainment, kid’s activities, and great food.

A Star Wars theme will be reflected in the festival’s signature Chalk Mural, at the corner of Main and Penniman, and The Living Mural, where models are painted into a 3D scene — both created live during the event.

For children, there’s face painting, crafts, a kid’s mural, and My Adventure Theater,

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where they’re invited on stage and made part of the show.

Entertainment includes fanfavorite Roots Vibrations reggae band, adding an upbeat summer vibe every day of the festival, and Mr. Bill & His Zcats zydeco band on Friday night.

There will also be Polynesian dancers, a professional hula hooper, a human statue, and other surprises at every turn.

Festivalgoers can recharge at any number of creative food trucks, from Poverino Southern Italian Street Food to Cousins Maine Lobster, which recently launched its Detroit food truck after winning on TV’s Shark Tank.

Art In The Park 2022 What: 400 artists, entertainment, food & kid’s activities Where: Kellogg Park and surrounding streets in Downtown Plymouth When: July 8, 9 & 10 Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Visit: artinthepark.com “We’ll have some really fun new food options for people while they’re shopping,” Rork says.

And there will be booths for a cause, including Interlochen Arts Academy, there to answer questions about its programs, and People Love Art, selling T-shirts that benefit various organizations for disabled artists.

“It will be really fun, cool, and multi-generational. There’s something for grandpa, your five-year-old, and everyone in between,” Rork says.

For more information on the festival, shuttle service, and a list of participating artists, visit artinthepark.com.

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Design Du Jour clients include Staffords, Aretha

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inding the perfect décor and interior design for clients as diverse as the late, great soul singer Aretha Franklin and former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is what consumes Design Du Jour owner Sam Sobh virtually every waking moment.

“When it comes to interior design, we all have our own tastes,” said Sobh, a 15-year veteran of the field and Troy resident who last August opened his downtown Northville store at 184 East Main Street. “We have our own style, whether it’s in-style or not. I feel like my job is to give everyone the home they want.

“Everyone has a vision. The number one thing I get when people come in here is ‘I have an idea what I want, I just can’t bring it to life.’”

Although Sobh has a strong and sophisticated social media presence, he still depends on classic, walk-in customers.

Fortunately, thanks to downtown Northville’s Social District, Design Du Jour draws in plenty of pedestrian traffic.

“To me, a wife and her husband are driving (through downtown),” Sobh said. “The husband’s not going to park just to come in and see a design store. But if they’re walking to dinner, that’s when I get them.”

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In fact, the district was a catalyst for Sobh’s decision to relocate his business (which was in Grosse Pointe from 2017-2020) to Northville’s Main Street. He had been considering Birmingham or Rochester.

“I came to Northville for lunch one day and I saw the space,” Sobh recalled.

“It was May (2021) when I walked through here.

And it was still pretty busy, people were out and about. The The Design Du Jour showroom includes plenty of products used in restaurants their interior design projects. were all in the

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Design Du Jour owner Sam Sobh in his downtown Northville showroom.

streets. I loved the idea that the roads were closed and people were just having fun, walking around. I was like, ‘Oh my god, I can see myself here.’”

Although only about 40 percent of Design Du Jour revenue is from retail sales at his showroom, he never knows when a random store visit might turn into a multi-milliondollar job. Most of his jobs are residential projects. Sobh said he can work on up to 10 projects at a time, although he plans well in advance. “Each client is in a different stage, I do lots of emails and texts.”

Even though Northville is his new business home, he has a far-reaching reputation which precedes his arrival in town.

Clients include local residents who have second homes elsewhere. He has clients in Naples, Fla., San Francisco and Traverse City -- to name just a few.

The inside of Sobh’s showroom looks like an interior design catalog sprung to life, filled with unexpected visual treats and plenty of opportunity to – at the very least – peruse the luxury home furnishings and accessories on display.

Even better would be having time to chat with Sobh about a potential residential project, to plant seeds for what could be a fruitful collaboration.

The discussion could lead to a first-hour consultation fee of $150, and from there let the ideas breathe, grow and become reality.

Sobh – owner of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the International Academy of Design & Technology in Detroit as well as a career jump-started by seven years (2008-15) decorating gilded mansions for the reigning royal family in Dubai – said the trick is to not be overly pushy with budding clients.

“I’m never going to push,” Sobh said. “Because I know we’re never going to make a decision in one hour. Some people are good. They’ll sit down and go ‘What do you think?’ I’ll be like ‘put the gray sectional here, boom, boom, boom, done.’ Those are very rare clients. Some just can’t make up their mind.”

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before he was traded to and won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams –and his interior design-savvy wife Kelly, who took the lead on the Owner: Sam Sobh project.

Address: 184 East Main Street, said “He’s a great Northville “We started guy and he Phone/Email: (248) 308-3895; with the twins’ couldn’t care less ssobh@design-dujour.com bedroom what we put in the Website: www.design-dujour.com and the guest home,” said Sobh, bedroom. with a smile.

Then, she was pregnant with According to Sobh, a friend Hunter, so we did Hunter’s told him Kelly Stafford was room. And then we re-did their hunting via social media for master bedroom. So yeah, it was someone to do the interior quite a bit. And then they upped design on two family bedrooms and left.” (including one for the couple’s The Staffords departed twins Chandler and Sawyer, for southern California after born in March 2017). the Lions traded Matthew “So I just sent her a message Stafford in early 2021. The and she asked me to send her family’s spacious, lakefront my resume and portfolio,” Sobh

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home in Oakland County was sold about one year later for a reported $6.5 million. Sobh still maintains communication with the Staffords through Instagram.

From that high-profile job alone, he picked up some impressive contacts for future business.

“I met a couple people that worked with the Detroit Pistons, through Matthew Stafford,” Sobh said. “A lot of the wives (of pro athletes) know each other. I realize they are really close friends and they

hang out together when there’s games and parties, especially during the fall season.”

As for Motown’s legendary “Queen of Soul,” Sobh said it was close to 15 years ago when Franklin (who passed away in 2018) hired him “right out of my internship” at the International Academy of Design & Technology.

“It was a fun experience, but it was different,” Sobh said. “She was very hands-on.”

Sobh worked hard for Aretha and the job turned out to be stressful but fun and successful.

That exactly is his goal with any customer, famous or not.

“I want my clients to appreciate my hard work,” Sobh said. “I’m very protective of what I do, because this is all me.”

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It’s true, it’s part of a backyard pond, and it’s one of six featured gardens on the 28th Annual Northville Garden Walk, to be held July 13 by the Country Garden Club of Northville.

Dave and Bev Raub, the creators of that eclectic garden, live in what people call “Noville” – that area with Northville schools and Northville mailing, but actually in the Novi city limits on a quiet cul-de-sac off Nine Mile. The Raubs have attended the garden walk every year for more than two decades. So when Bev learned the club needed volunteers to show their gardens, she jumped at the chance.

“I saw their post on Facebook, and I said, ‘We can do this,’” she said. “Then I thought, ‘What have I done?’”

That was back in December. Several women on the committee promptly came over and did a walk-through of the Raubs’ yard. But there really wasn’t anything to see in December, “so they kind of took us on faith,” Bev laughed.

Six months later, the garden lives up to the hype. It feels like ‘Up North’ -- and that’s the goal. A trickling fountain burbles in its stony bed. Quirky, colorful treasures peek out from amidst lush plants. Big old trees tower above, and behind it all, a wooded

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Dave and Bev Raub’s garden includes a small pine tree they rescued and replanted.

path lined with ferns practically begs for a stroll in the cool shadows.

It wasn’t always this way. Twenty-five years ago, when the Raubs moved in, it was grass as far as the eye could see.

“Every year, we did a little more, and now it’s really out of control,” Bev said.

Out of control in a good way, of course.

Most of the garden decorations are reclaimed items that Bev has salvaged over the years.

“We’re treasure hunters,” she said. “I find things by the side of the road. People give us stuff, too” she pointed to the yellow chair, the whirligig, the milk crate, and her favorite: an old cellar door from Bealtown, by the racetrack. “So we try to incorporate everyone’s offerings into our decor.”

Before Dave retired, he worked as a local contractor. The yard’s water feature is his baby. He started with just one little pond, and then ducks showed up.

“The ducks came back every year, so we kept expanding it,” he said. “In my construction work, I would bring home rocks and just keep adding.”

A lot of the materials there are repurposed, too. The pond liners are roofing material. There’s even an outdoor bench he originally made for a sauna. Sustainability is important to them, as is co-existing with nature.

Living in a wooded area comes with two big challenges: a lot of shade, and a lot of deer.

“We’ve had as many as 16 deer come through at once,” Dave said.

It’s becoming more and more the case as development crowds animals out of their

natural habitat. Dave remembers when the subdivision across the street was all woods.

Since it went in, he said, “wildlife just grew exponentially.” Eventually he called the City of Novi and got deer crossing signs put up on Nine Mile so drivers wouldn’t hit them.

The wooded area along Nine Mile and at the back of their yard is actually protected woodlands.

“It means you can't cut anything down,” Bev explained. “If a tree falls during the storm or for whatever reason, you have to leave it so it replenishes the soil.”

The Raubs have made the little woodland into a rustic pathway lined with fallen logs and tree limbs. Bev pointed out her plants, all shade perennials that she’s gotten from places like Barson’s Greenhouse in Westland, Farmer John’s Greenhouse in Farmington Hills, and the Northville Farmers Market. Bushy astilbe. Brunnera, with its variegated leaves. Lungwort.

Allium, which looks like chives and has big purple globes of flowers.

Dave and Bev Raub and their two golden retrievers.

“Ferns are always good too, of course,” she added. The Raubs have also planted seedling trees they’ve picked up at Novi and Northville Township’s Arbor Day giveaways.

True to form, last fall they rescued a small evergreen that a neighbor had put out with their yard waste. Now the little pine is thriving as a center island for the wooded path.

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Of course, the problem with shade perennials is that the deer love to nibble them. Bev has tried just about every repellent on the market. With consistency, they all help, she said “but if the deer get hungry enough, they’ll eat anything!”

Bev and Dave’s latest project is a bee and butterfly garden. The couple hopes people who see their garden on the walk come away inspired to take the first step toward starting their own, especially if it’s something they’ve always wanted to do.

“Start with one bed,” Bev said, “and plant what you like.”

The garden walk takes place Wednesday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance (available at Gardenviews on 117 E. Main and online at https://cgcnv. org/tickets) or $15 day-of at the club’s staging area (corner of Wing/Cady, behind the library). Proceeds support local and national horticultural organizations, civic beautification, and Northville High School scholarships.

Pizza Cutter’s new downtown location at 115 E. Dunlap Street.

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taking orders home or back to ack Mastantuono recalled the office) they might as well be the days when he would look miles apart. outside Northville’s historic “We always said we were Pizza Cutter on N. Center a downtown Northville Street, and see customers business. But now we’re really chomping on slices of pie “out in downtown Northville,” of their hands” as they carried Mastantuono said after the midon with their lunches.

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That was a clue it was time Mastantuono is thrilled to find a bigger, improved spot with the reception as well as from which to serve what he increased foot traffic since the believes is the best pizza in move. There are tables inside town. Mastantuono, a 28-yearold who graduated from Northville High School in 2012, found the perfect location – 115 E. Dunlap Street (the Owner Jack Mastantuono (right) and General Manager Austin former Waters.

Scores barber and outside of the free-standing location) – from which to white building, delighting launch Pizza Cutter’s tasty new lunchtime customers who no chapter. longer have to eat on the fly.

The former location was The new store opened after just a couple blocks north of undergoing about seven months the new location, but with the of renovations, and features a extra space now available for handsome brick and butcher patrons (whether dining in,

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block interior.

Mastantuono was just out of Northville High School when he became a delivery driver for original owner Jim DeLano, who opened Pizza Cutter in 1978. Soon thereafter, Mastantuono rolled up his sleeves inside the store, making pizzas, filling customer orders at the counter and working the telephones. He handled virtually every aspect of running the store.

By the time he graduated with an advertising degree from Michigan State University in 2016, he knew enough about Pizza Cutter to buy it from DeLano.

“After I graduated (from MSU) I asked him if I could manage while looking for an advertising job,” he added. “But it all kind of lined up. I found out he was selling and he made it very easy for me to do.”

Austin Waters, 24, the general manager, said the staff (which includes Mastantuono and managers Jack VanDenBeurgery and Gabby Tate) is excited about the new location. There are also a couple delivery drivers and other part-time staffers (mostly high school students).

“I know we’re a lot closer to downtown for foot traffic, which we really like,” he said. “And the old building was pretty small for us, and worn down. It was 104

years old. We’re going to miss that for sure, but I like it in here myself. It’s easier to work in the back, things just function better and I think it’s good for the business overall.”

While the building was upgraded, Mastantuono brought plenty of equipment from the old location.

“We were able to move over a couple refrigerators and most of our ovens, which was huge because those are pretty bigticket items. Combined with the build, buying all new equipment was kind of out of the question,” he said.

With nearly 1,800 square feet of space – up from the former location’s estimated 750 square feet – Pizza Cutter has a roomier kitchen and has plenty of storage space. The larger footprint also enables them to prepare, sell and deliver more variety and volume.

“We hope to build up our lunch and catering business, all while being able to still prepare for our usual dinner crowds,” Mastantuono said.

Pizza Cutter offers 16 varieties of subs, chicken wings, lasagna and breadsticks, but pizza is still king. On Fridays alone, they sell between 300 to 500 pizzas. The most popular pie continues to be the Chef’s Special, featuring a blend of pepperoni, mushrooms, ham, green peppers and onions.

The staff’s top choice is the garlic and chives pizza, while Mastantuono’s go-to is usually pesto or chicken and peppers.

“When you eat pizza as often as I do you have to change it up a little,” he said.

Pizza Cutter is located at 115 E. Dunlap Street. For more information, call (248) 3483333 or visit www.pizzacutters. com.

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Movie at Ford Field July 8 Northville Parks & Rec will host this free movie night in Northville’s Ford Field beginning at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks and don’t forget the bug spray. There will be pre-movie entertainment and food trucks. The movie begins at dusk. For more information, visit northvilleparksandrec.org.

Maybury Family Camp Out July 16-17 Grab the family and enjoy a 24-hour camping trip at Maybury State

up comedians Bob Philips and Sal Demilio beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25, and include 5-course meal. To reserve a spot, call (248) 349-0522 or visit www.genittis.com/ dinner-theater.

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4th of July Parade Northville’s Independence Day parade will kick off at 10 a.m. near Northville Downs and weaves its way through the downtown area. The theme of this year’s parade is Traveling the U.S.A. For route information, visit www. northville.org/4th-of-july-parade. If you are interested in participating in the parade, contact the Chamber at (248) 349-7640.

Immediately after the parade, stop by Mill Race Village where American colonial re-enactors will present skirmishes and recite the Declaration of Independence. Visitors may participate in signing the Declaration of Independence, indulge in a Victorian creme tea, or delight in traditional 4th of July snacks of hot dogs, popcorn, cold drinks and ice cream. For more information, visit www.millracenorthville.org.

Park. The campout will include hiking through the park, a fishing program, crafts, campfire, s’mores, horseshoes, hiking and more. No pets. Campouts held rain or shine.

The event is sponsored by Northville Parks and Recreation, The Friends of Maybury, and Maybury State Park. The cost is $30/family of 4 ($5 for each additional camper). The registration

deadline is July 13. To register, visit northvilleparksandrec.org or call (248) 349-0203. Participants will receive a camping info packet after registering.

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July 21-22 New Hope Center for Grief Support is offering its 7th Annual Kids Camp at Maybury Farm, for children who have lost a loved one. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, and includes lots of activities including yoga, equestrian horse therapy, obstacle courses, and art. Each activity is designed to open a dialogue about the emotions of grief.

Children who attend camp gain resources and skills that help them better understand and communicate these emotions, and those skills are a lifelong benefit to campers. The camp is free and open to any child ages 5-14 affected by a loss. Teens who have experienced loss are also encouraged to volunteer at camp. For more information or to register, visit www.newhopecenter.net, or call (248) 348-0115.

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Northville’s Jeff Styers (pictured at left), owner and CEO of Arrow Strategies, received The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund’s 2022 Patriot of the Year award last month.

Styers and his company are longtime supporters of the organization through monetary donations, hosting a golf fundraiser, and engaging veterans directly at Christmas time. Arrow also included the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund as part of their annual giving program.

Styers, who received the award on May 14, said he is proud to support the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund.

“Yearly, they create an annual event to raise funds for Michigan veterans in need. Unlike many charities, $.97 cents per $1 dollar goes directly to the vets,” said Styers, a US Marine veteran who serves on the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund’s advisory board.

For more information about the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, visit www.fwsf.org. For more information about Arrow Strategies, which is a staffing firm, visit www.arrowstrategies.com.

Science Olympiad Champs

The Meads Mill Middle School Science Olympiad team took first place at the Michigan State Science Olympiad Tournament held April 30 at Michigan State University. The team earned top 8 medals in 20 events, including state championships in four events.

Team members include 6th graders Miles Petik, Nidhi Gogineni, Rhea Bhojan and Rishi Sevugan, 7th graders Ananyaa Rakkappan, Arnav Patel, Jery Niu, Richard Zhang, and Saaketh Pingiti, and 8th graders Rishi Chowdhury, Saanvi Thippireddy, Saharsh Pandey, Shraya Ved, Sriraam Hebbar and Varshan Muhinthan.

The first place finishers were Richard Zhang & Varshan Muhinthan (Green Generation); Miles Petik, Rishi Chowdhury and Saharsh Pandey (Codebusters); Jerry Niu and Rishi Sevugan (Ping Pong Parachute); and Arnav Patel and Shraya Ved (Storm the Castle).

The team’s performance qualified them to compete in the National Science Olympiad Tournament virtually hosted by California Institute of Technology on May 14.

Prom Pics Wanted

Mill Race Village once again hosted Northville High School students on prom day (May 26), where the students took plenty of photos with friends and family. It’s an annual tradition in an enchanted setting that the Northville Historical Society has been documenting over the years. Their earliest photos in the collection date back to 2007.

In an effort to add to their collection, the Historical Society is asking members of the public to contribute photos taken at Mill Race from the 2022 Prom, or any proms in the past. They are interested to see how far back the tradition goes.

To submit photos or for more information, email Maria Simonte at msimonte@ millracenorthville.org.

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Driving Alaska

Northville’s T.J. Newman took a 11,000 mile road trip that took him, his Honda and a copy of The ‘Ville all the way to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, the northernmost point accessible by car in North America. To get there, he had to drive the Dalton Highway, made famous by the television show Ice Road Truckers. Although he heard the 400-plus mile dirt road was in bad shape, Newman joked it was in better shape than Napier Road.

“I had always wanted to drive to Alaska from my home in Northville, and after graduating college at the end of April, I had a month to do it before I started my job,” he said. “I visited Anchorage and Fairbanks, backpacked in Denali for a few days, and made my way to Prudhoe.

Why Prudhoe Bay? I just wanted to see how far north I could go.”

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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ames Kuhl is a pretty “cool” dad. We have known him for the past 13 years as the Producing Artistic Director at Tipping Point Theatre (TPT). James has been an incredible force behind the success of Northville’s gem of a professional theater. The work he has done shone so bright that Detroit’s jewel, the Fisher Theatre, has hired him as James Kuhl the deputy general manager. James will conclude his role at TPT with the final performance of Tracy Jones. He is not saying goodbye: “I am not going to disappear…I would like to thank everyone for what I know will always be one of the quintessential defining experiences of my life.”

On a personal note, I will miss my friend being around town. Recently he popped by for a quick professional question – but was in a hurry, because his oldest was heading to prom and in his role of dad, he had to pick up the flowers. Hard to believe, that little guy was just starting school when James joined the TPT family. Congratulations, and a round of applause, on all his successes over the last 13 years!

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Denise Jenkins is a member of 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. Contact her at denisemjenkins@aol.com.

Silver Springs Principal Katie Booth Graduates of Bishop Borgess High School Class of 1972. I’m wearing Betsey Johnson.

class reunion is coming up in September. My favorite photo in my life is from June of 1972.

We had so much hope, even as the war in Vietnam raged on.

When I saw the young people in town I smiled at the changes – and the similarities. It was a sweet memory. Very best wishes to my granddaughter Emmy – who graduated from the 8th grade at Our Lady of Victory with a beautiful Mass celebration. I’m very proud of her…and Mia Liddell, Joey Corriveau, Violet Culp, Ireland Perttunen, Meredith Martin, Matthew Mazur and all the others we have had the pleasure of watching grow up through the years. Be safe as you take on the adventures of high school.

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Silver Springs Elementary School has someone to be very proud of – Principal Katie Booth. Katie recently was named Outstanding Principal by the Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principal Association (MEMSPA). She was nominated

by Thornton Creek Elementary Principal Deagon Jewett: “Mrs. Booth has been an unofficial mentor and advocate for so many, including her students and staff, but also for all who are a part of the Northville Public Schools community.” Kudos to a young woman who I understand gives her all every day for every child and does so with the utmost dignity and respect!

There’s a premier automotive event coming to Northville, and it’s being put on by the next generation car enthusiasts. Leading the charge is David Kibbey – with a little (or lot of ) help from his friends Bennett DiMeo, Charles Ziegler and Drew Ienhert. Race to the Mill will take place on Saturday, July 16 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Mill Race Historical Village on Griswold.

There will be several classic cars, some unique cars and many more surprises.

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drop in for Coffee and Cars beginning at 8 a.m. Sponsors include Roush Performance, Hagerty Insurance, Vanguard Motor Sales and Vintique Motors. There is no charge for admission but donations to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated.

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There will be plenty of cars and characters in the 4th of July parade in Northville – in part returning to Main Street. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 4th the parade will travel from Northville Downs up Griswold to Main Street, heading west and then turning north onto Dunlap, going all the way west to Rogers – then heading south, back to Main to head east passing the Garage, City Hall and Joseph’s Coney Island. Finally, it will turn southbound on Main at the future home of Great White Brewing Company, returning to the Downs. I know you’re now getting your chairs ready to put out. It’s the funniest sight in town - days ahead streets lined with chairs in anticipation.

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15938 Jupiter Hills Drive, Northville

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Spacious Colonial On Semi-private Lot 6 Bedrooms / 4.1 Baths / 3,713 Sq. Ft. Custom Molding & Bookcase Kitchen Features Light Cabinets, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors & SS Appliances Vaulted Great Room With Built-ins & Gas Log Fireplace Large Master Suite With Sitting Area, WIC & Ensuite Bath With Granite Counters, Jetted Tub & Separate Shower Custom Finished Lower Level Includes 2 Bedrooms, Bath, Bar & Stone Linear Gas Fireplace Brick Enclosed Paver Patio With Firepit Acclaimed Northville Schools

Recent Client Reviews “Jamey Kramer and his wonderful team helped us sell our home quickly and sucessfully!! We really liked that he came out personally for the first meeting and explained all the ins and outs of selling and what he and his team can help us with. They made it possible for us to move to another state while still getting the home on the market and selling it - even provided us with contacts in the area and state we moved to. His staff member Diana Kelly has been especially helpful and responsive to all our texts, emails and phone calls that we had during the process. We are very happy we chose Jamey and his team and I would wholeheartedly recommend their splendid services to anyone looking to buy/sell homes in that area of Michigan and/or relocating.”

Silvio & Martina Maetzke “Working with Jamey and Diana was great! We sold our home during a stressful time for us, and we truly had nothing to worry about the entire time. Having the peace of mind that we could trust someone to handle all of the details of your home sale was priceless to us. Highly recommend working with them!”

Kayla & Christopher Mancuso

For Top Dollar, Quick Results, Great Service And A FREE Market Analysis Call Jamey 248-348-7200