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Planning meetings will lay out downtown’s future
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Cady Street (looking east) is one of three areas the city is looking at during the upcoming planning sessions. See map below.
Laying Out the Future Upcoming public sessions will shape downtown master plan
By Lonnie Huhman
Downtown Northville is on the verge of major changes as new development inches closer and closer, especially on the south end of town. Proposals for the Northville Downs racetrack, Cady Street/ Cady Town and South Center Street areas could change the look and feel of town, and depending on how you feel about these, that could be good or bad. However, you might also ask yourself, what does your opinion matter? Well, city leaders value the opinions of taxpayers – both business owners and residents of the community -- especially when it comes to planning the future. In the coming days and months, you have a chance to let the city government know how you feel and what you think should be done with future development.
The city is making changes to its downtown master plan, and a number of master plan information sessions are being held over the next month or so that will give residents and the community a chance to voice their opinions.
According to the city leaders, the three sub-areas of the city’s master plan – Racetrack, Cady St./Cady Town, and South E MAIN ST E CADY ST BEAL ST W SEVEN MILE RD EDWARD HINES DR CHURCH ST 0 300150 Feet Cady Street / Cadytown Racetrack South Center Street S CENTER ST RIVER ST GRISWOLD ST
Center – are being reviewed and will likely be revised.
Northville City Manager Pat Sullivan said these sessions and the input taken is important for the city because the master plan is the document “that lays out our goals and parameters for future development in these areas.”
“We try to reflect the values and priorities of the community in the Master Plan,” Sullivan said. “The more public input we receive, the better we can define those values and priorities.” The city of Northville Planning Commission is hosting five special sessions to provide up-to-date information by experts on core topics of redevelopment. The experts will make a presentation and answer questions from the commissioners and the public. The sessions will provide the community with a common base of facts that underlay redevelopment as the master plan process advances. The first session, dealing with planning/ zoning basics and financial information, was held on Feb. 24. The next session is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. The topic for the session will be traffic and walkability/mobility, according to Sullivan. Future sessions will be on Tuesday, March 31 (infrastructure), Tuesday, April 14 (future land use), and Tuesday, April 28 (demographics and schools). All are at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 303 W. Main Street. Any changes and updates to these can be found at the city website and/or on social media.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? We would love to hear your opinions about the future of downtown Northville. What would you like to see in the city’s new master plan? What shouldn’t be in there? Share your opinions by emailing Editor Kurt Kuban at kurtkuban@ thevillemagazine.com.
“Residents can help by attending upcoming workshops, responding to our surveys and following developments on our website and our communication channels,” Sullivan said.
He added, “Going to our website and subscribing to “City News” is a great way to stay informed.”
If you can’t attend any of the upcoming meetings, videos of the information sessions will be available for viewing on the city website. In the coming months, the sessions will be followed with workshops and other events to gather public input about the future of the sub-areas.
The city’s website can be found at ci.northville.mi.us, and the Facebook page is @ northvillecityhall and its on Twitter at @northvillecity.
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Northville’s Jessica Shehab traveled to Las Vegas in February to run a scenic half marathon through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and she took along her copy of The ‘Ville. “I am going to run a half marathon in each of the 50 states. This Nevada race completes state #17 for me,” said Jessica, (bottom left) pictured standing at the finish line with Lake Mead in the background.
Tom and Jean Booth (top), longtime Northville residents, took The ‘Ville down to Bonaire for their annual scuba diving trip to celebrate Jean’s retirement from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years as a national sales manager. Tom previously retired from Steak & Ale restaurants after 34 years. “Bonaire is our favorite place to dive because it has over 70 dive sites just off the shore all around the island. The food was also wonderful,” Tom said. Kristine Dreyer and her daughter Kaitlyn (middle right) traveled to Tucson, Arizona over the MLK holiday weekend for a family baby shower and took The ‘Ville. Kaitlyn is a 6th grader at Hillside.
“The weather was perfect in Arizona,” Kristine said. “We didn’t do much sightseeing, mostly spending time with family, which is ok since we don’t get to see them often due to the distance between us and them.”
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“It was fantastic. It was our first time sailing out of Port Canaveral. I found it a bit easier and seamless than the Port Of Miami. We had great weather the entire vacation,” Dave said. Mariana Flatt and her son Noah traveled to Florida and took along their copy of The ‘Ville to Universal Hollywood on Jan. 3. Here they are (middle) pictured at the park’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
“Universal Studios Hollywood Diagon Alley was our favorite part of the park. We spent time in line talking and playing games,” Mariana said.
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 every month.
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Pi Day Celebration March 13 Come celebrate Pi Day and support the Northville Historical Society. The NHS will be selling pies, which you can pick up between 3-6 p.m. at the Cady Inn in Mill Race Village. You can also stop by the Cady Inn for a slice of pie for $3.14 and a beverage (coffee or gourmet tea) for $1. To order pies or for more information, visit www.millracenorthville.org.
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Night for Northville March 14 The Northville Educational Foundation (NEF) will be hosting this 9th annual gala from 6:30-11 p.m. at Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville. This year’s theme is “Casino Night: Betting on our Students” and will be presented by DTE - MIGreenSaves. The event raises important funds for the many programs NEF supports in all 10 of Northville’s public schools. The event will feature a casino, entertainment from our own Northville High School Treblemakers and Backbeat, food, a wine pull, auction and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.SupportNEF.org.
Spring Fling Handmade Market
March 20-21 The annual Handcrafters Spring Fling will take place 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main Street. This is the perfect opportunity to brush off that cabin fever and stock up on Easter gifts, garden art, seasonal décor, fashion and more. Admission is $3; 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.hcshows.com/spring-fling. Maybury Farm will host their annual maple syrup tours every Saturday and Sunday in March, beginning at 1:30 p.m. and running every half hour until 4:30 p.m. Tours begin with a tractordrawn wagon ride out to the Sugar Bush. Participants will head into the woods, learn about the maple tree, how to tap them, and then collect the sap. Then it’s back to the Sugar Shack where you will watch and learn how the sap is converted into delicious maple syrup. The cost is $8 per person (children under 2 are free). For more information, visit www. mayburyfarm.org.
Vernal Equinox Hike March 20 Join Friends of Maybury members on a guided evening hike from 7-8:30 p.m. Participants will be listening for the sounds of spring awakening in Maybury State Park. Light snacks will be provided at the end of the hike. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Dress for the weather conditions and bring a headlamp or flashlight. Use the 8 Mile entrance and meet at the Trailhead Building. This is a free program. For more information, visit www.friendsofmaybury.org.
Jazz @ The Point March 21 The Heather Black Project will perform as part of the Jazz @ The Point series produced by Tipping Point Theatre and 2 Stones Events. Heather Black is known for creating a unique concert experience, with her passionate vocals and charm. Inspired and influenced by jazz, blues, classical, R&B, soul and hip-hop, her style is developed and versatile. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for a wine tasting; music starts at 7:30; intermission/ dessert at 8:20; second set 8:45- 9:30. Tickets are $30, and are available at the box office. For more information, call (248) 347-0003 or visit www.tippingpointtheatre.com.
Jasen Magic March 21 Entertainer Jasen Magic will bring his unique blend of magic, comedy and improv to Genitti’s, 108 E. Main Street. The show includes dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. For more information, call (248) 349- 0522 or visit www.genittis@yahoo. comvisit.
History Lecture Series March 25 Don LaCombe will present How the Model T Changed America” as part of the Northville Historical Society’s lecture series, beginning at 7 p.m. in the New School Church in Mill Race Village. LaCombe, who worked at Ford Product Development for 36 years, then volunteered at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village for many years, will share his knowledge of how the Model T brought motoring to the masses. The lecture is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit www.millracenorthville.org.
Garden Club Meeting April 1 Join the Country Garden Club of Northville at its monthly meeting beginning at 11 a.m. at Ward Church, 40000 Six Mild Road (enter via door 6 or 7). The speaker will be Tony Panapucci, who will present “Garden Excavator.” Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (248) 202- 1518. All are welcome to attend.
NHS Spring Musical April 16-18 Northville High School Drama Club’s spring musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factorywill take place at 7 p.m. at Northville High School. There will also be a 1 p.m. matinee performance on April 18. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 online at www. nhstheatre.com.
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Musical presentation by Tenor Jim Stolt Senior Pastor of Praise Community Church, Plymouth Also participating: • Hon. Maureen Miller Brosnan, Mayor, City of Livonia • Dan West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce • Joel Lindman, Pastor, Bell Creek Community Church, Livonia • Jesse Cox, Director, Campus Ministry, Madonna University • Kellie Whitlock, Pastor, Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church • Dave Burton, Community Representative
Tickets $20 or $17 (students K-12) Online: www.livoniaprayerbreakast.org Mail: Livonia Community Prayer Breakfast, Inc. Attn: Sally Butler, 18858 Mayfield, Livonia, MI 48150 Phone: 248-476-9427. Deadline for tickets April 24. Featured Speaker BRIG SORBER Executive Chair, Two Men and a Truck International, Inc.
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Schedule of Public Sessions Northville Community Center, 303 W. Main, Northville, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 | Traffic & walkability/mobility Speaker: Jessica Katers, OHM Associates (Engineering, Architecture and Planning firm) and second speaker to be announced Tuesday, March 31 | Infrastructure Speaker: Jessica Katers, OHM Associates; Loyd Cureton, director of Dept. of Public Works; and Craig Strong, of Code Enforcement Services (CES) Tuesday, April 14 | Future land use Speaker: Dick Carlisle, president, Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Tuesday, April 28 | Demographics & schools Speaker: Sally Elmiger, planning consultant and principal at CWA Questions/comments? Contact City Manager Pat Sullivan psullivan@ci.northville.mi.us or 248.449.9905 Schedule of Master Plan Information Sessions Tuesday, March 24 Speaker: Jessica Katers, project manager, Municipal Engineering,OHM Tuesday, March 31 Infrastructure Speaker: Jessica Katers, project manager, Municipal Engineering, OHM Works; and Craig Strong, principal at Code Enforcement Services Tuesday, April 14 Future land use Speaker: Dick Carlisle, president, Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Tuesday, April 28 Demographics & schools Speaker: Sally Elmiger, planning consultant and principal at Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Please note that the schedule (location, time, speaker) is subject to change. Questions/comments?Send an email to City Manager Pat Sullivan at psullivan@ci.northville.mi.us or call 248.449.9905. Stay up-to-date with City News. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/tld3opr Visit the City website for news/information/updates: ci.northville.mi.us Information sessions are held at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 303 W. Main, Northville. Please refer to the City website and/or social media for any updates or changes to the location or schedule prior to the meeting. Schedule of Master Plan Information Sessions Tuesday, March 24 Speaker: Jessica Katers, project manager, Municipal Engineering,OHM Tuesday, March 31 Infrastructure Speaker: Jessica Katers, project manager, Municipal Engineering, OHM Works; and Craig Strong, principal at Code Enforcement Services Tuesday, April 14 Future land use Speaker: Dick Carlisle, president, Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Tuesday, April 28 Demographics & schools Speaker: Sally Elmiger, planning consultant and principal at Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Please note that the schedule (location, time, speaker) is subject to change. Questions/comments?Send an email to City Manager Pat Sullivan at psullivan@ci.northville.mi.us or call 248.449.9905. Stay up-to-date with City News. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/tld3opr Visit the City website for news/information/updates: ci.northville.mi.us Information sessions are held at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 303 W. Main, Northville. Please refer to the City website and/or social media for any updates or changes to the location or schedule prior to the meeting. Schedule of Master Plan Information Sessions Tuesday, March 24 Speaker: Jessica Katers, project manager, Municipal Engineering,OHM Tuesday, March 31 Infrastructure Speaker: Jessica Katers, project manager, Municipal Engineering, OHM Works; and Craig Strong, principal at Code Enforcement Services Tuesday, April 14 Future land use Speaker: Dick Carlisle, president, Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Tuesday, April 28 Demographics & schools Speaker: Sally Elmiger, planning consultant and principal at Carlisle Wortman Associates (CWA) Please note that the schedule (location, time, speaker) is subject to change. Questions/comments?Send an email to City Manager Pat Sullivan at psullivan@ci.northville.mi.us or call 248.449.9905. Stay up-to-date with City News. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/tld3opr Visit the City website for news/information/updates: ci.northville.mi.us Information sessions are held at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 303 W. Main, Northville. Please refer to the City website and/or social media for any updates or changes to the location or schedule prior to the meeting.
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Julie Cylla, owner of Top Notch Balloon Creations in Northville, has been named a winner in the International Balloon Month #LiftUpSomebody photo contest sponsored by The Balloon Council, a non-profit organization made up of responsible retailers, distributors, and manufacturers that are dedicated to educating others about the proper handling of balloons. The contest asks balloon enthusiasts around the world to post their best photos on social media to show how they used balloons to “lift up” somebody in their local community as part of the #LiftUpSomebody campaign. Cylla (pictured), whose business is located in the former Village Workshop, won first place in the “Best Promotion of Smart Balloon Practices” category. Cylla’s winning photo will be featured on the TBC website and social media platforms, and she will receive a gift basket from contest sponsors. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ topnotchballooncreations.
Ready for the Runway
With spring right around the corner, prom season isn’t far off. The Northville High School Rotary Interact club will be showing off some of the latest prom fashions at their 15th Annual Prom Fashion Show at 7 p.m., Friday, March 27 in the NHS Auditorium. NHS seniors will be walking the runway during this fun event, which is sponsored by David’s Bridal and Men’s Wearhouse. There will be entertainment as well as raffles for some great prizes. Admission to the event is $5. They will also accept canned goods. All proceeds will be donated to Northville Civic Concern. Donations are also appreciated. Interact is a community service club for high school students sponsored by the Northville Rotary club. The students are committed to solving problems, improving the quality of life for everyone, and helping others while still having a good time.
City Welcomes New Officer
City of Northville Police Chief Alan Maciag introduced the department’s newest officer, Erin Larkin, at the Feb. 3 City Council Meeting. A native of Westland, Larkin started with the department in January after the retirement of Sgt. Matthew Clemence. Officer Larkin brings 17 years of experience as a Washtenaw County Sheriff deputy, serving primarily in Ypsilanti Township with some coverage of the small town of Manchester. “I had a lot of experience and exposure to various crimes, from parking to homicides,” she said. “We had to do everything –from the initial report all the way to court.” That’s also the protocol at NCPD –officers handle everything related to the incident or crime –from taking notes at the scene, to interviewing witnesses, reporting their findings, and appearing in court. “This job has all of the things that I was interested in. I’m going to learn about a different area of policing and be able to mesh my experience. I’m looking to advance and this department offers new opportunities,” she said. She values the feedback she receives from citizens. “They often tell you when you’ve made an impact on their lives,” she said. In her spare time, Larkin likes to read, travel and visit the beach.
Meads Mill Team Shines
The Meads Mill Middle School Science Olympiad team took home the first place trophy at the University of Michigan Invitational on Feb. 15, which included middle school teams from Michigan and Ohio. The team placed in the top 10 in 20 different events, and earned medals (up to sixth place) in 18 events. “It was an amazing experience for all of us, as it was a huge tournament with a total of 97 teams,” said Coach Veena Hebbar. “The award ceremony was in magnificent Hill Auditorium and the team had a great time.”
For the Love of Food For the Love of Food
Irish-born entrepreneur promotes nourishment, self-care
By Kevin Brown
Moving from Ireland to the American Midwest at age 16 was an eye-opener. Lisa Swarbrick (now Kjellstrom) grew up in Limerick and Dublin. But when her dad was promoted to a new position with Motorola in Chicago, she was excited to go.
“I remember the big yellow school buses. I couldn’t believe they were real,” said the Northville resident. In Ireland, mini-buses or vans transport kids to school. Girls and boys wear uniforms and go to separate schools. An air of formality guides subjects and classrooms.
But in America, not so much. When her new teacher lost a bet with another teacher -- that the new Irish student would wear green on her first day -- he had to “Riverdance” right in front of her desk.
“It was this crazy warm welcome. It was phenomenal,” she says.
Kjellstrom and her sister Jenny Bouchier-Hayes, also her business partner, will welcome attendees to their first Reflection Institute Pause. On. Purpose (P.O.P) Retreat. It happens April 4 mainly at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Dexter. The retreat brings foodies together for a day of learning, making connections, and joyous nourishment. It is designed for people with a passion for food who may seek to take that passion further – such as starting a food-related business or blog, making better meals for the family, or simply learning to bake.
The sisters plan to share past stories and future plans, all centered around a love of food.
Kjellstrom says that love was nourished in Ireland, by her mom. “She got a set of recipe books for her wedding. She wanted to try every single one of them.” Mom was fascinated with international dishes, including Indian and Moroccan curries and chutneys or sauces. “Her curiosity about global food is probably what inspired us most,” Kjellstrom says.
Retreat highlights include a chance to sample flavors from around the world, and a cooking class led by chef Kieron Hales, who has cooked for three U.S. presidents and the British royal family. There will also be a farm tour, speakers sharing inspirational food stories, networking opportunities, some meditation elements, and a closing celebration. Attendees can also explore steps to move their projects forward.
FROM PARIS TO NORTHVILLE Kjellstrom says it was great for her that the American educational system was more designed to bring out students’ unique aptitudes, compared to the Irish system. “My strengths are more artistically inclined,” she says. But Kjellstrom also loves languages. She earned undergraduate degrees in both French and
photojournalism from Ohio University, and a master’s degree in anthropology from the University of Chicago. After college, she sold her car and moved to Paris. “I taught English to Parisian executives. They wanted to learn English so they could advance in their own fields, which is very cool. Paris is the fashion capital of the world -- seeing people make careers out of beauty and luxury products. Seeing that you could be very fulfilled and have so much passion for a career was very inspiring.”
Her interest in language inspired her to speak American English, free of an Irish lilt. But the accent tends to return around friends and family, she says. Returning to Chicago from Paris, she
started a photography
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business, shooting weddings and corporate events. Kjellstrom also worked with a leadership development consulting firm. One assignment involved creative portraits of executives. Each was asked to bring symbols or tools to the photo session, to illustrate their professional role or strengths.
“One leader brought a giant nail. I asked, ‘Why does that speak to your leadership legacy?’ He said a nail has a sharp point, and that he has to bring things together like two pieces of wood and has to be malleable to adapt to the surroundings.” She moved to Northville 2-½ years ago with husband Henrik Kjellstrom, controller at SKF in Plymouth Township. At this time, she and sister Jenny – both are program managers with Harvard Business Publishing Co. -- started throwing around leadership-meets-fun concepts for their own business. They came up with the Reflection Institute.
“We both worked in leadership consulting, seeing what works, what doesn’t. We also have a love of cooking and sharing recipes. Then there’s the
whole selfcare movement. That’s the space we wanted to play in, inspiring people to bring the best pieces into your life every day,” Kjellstrom said.
‘FOODIE’
While Kjellstrom loves to check out area farmer’s markets, she says the Northville Farmers Market – open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays May 7-Oct. 29 in the Northville Downs parking lot at Seven Mile and Sheldon – is tops. “It’s the ingredients. I’ve gotten to know local farms and farmers, and become more mindful where food comes from, and what a bountiful area we have – and to have all that right outside my door.”
So how would she define “foodie?” “I think a foodie loves food but also seeks to nourish others,” she says. “It’s seeing other people and their faces as you feed them. Also, cooking and baking are selfcare. You’re also trying different things. You struggle sometimes and succeed. There’s also that bigger piece around community connection and that’s why were so excited about the event.”
Local businesses are donating gift cards and food products to the retreat.
“We hoped we would get that community buy-in, that momentum that there is a bit of magic happening,” Kjellstrom said. The sisters seek to connect with more local businesses interested in donating foodie goodie bags or raffle prizes, in return for promotion at the retreat and on Reflection Institute social media channels.
Kjellstrom says she is proud to live in America and to call Northville home, and loves the friends she’s made here. For more information on the P.O.P. Retreat, go to www.reflectioninstitute.com/ retreat.
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