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March 23, 2017
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Downtown Development Authority has 2 vacancies
Library offering free computer literacy classes
Northville City Council mem-
bers are accepting applications
to fill two current vacancies on
the Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Board of
Directors.
The DDA Board of Directors
meets at 8 a.m. on the third
Tuesday of each month in the
lower level of city hall. The pur-
pose of the DDA is to enhance
the quality of life for the resi-
dents of the greater Northville
area through economic and
physical revitalization of the
downtownbusiness district.
The DDA coordinates and
supports activities to promote
the economic viability of the
downtown area. It also acts as
an advocate for a safe, clean and
attractive central business dis-
trict. A strong downtown center
is a major attraction for devel-
opment and enhances the quali-
ty of the life for the entire com-
munity, a spokesman said.
Information about the board
composition and responsibili-
ties is available on the DDA
website. For questions, contact
Lori Ward DDA director at (248)
349-0345.
Applications will be accepted
until the vacancy is filled and
are available on the City of
Northville website or at the city
clerk's office, 215W. MainSt.
Applicants will be contacted
regarding interview dates and
timeswith the selection commit-
tee by the office of the city clerk.
Applications of those not chosen
will be kept on file for future
consideration.
Registration is now under
way at the Belleville Area
District Library where a series
of computer classes is being
offered to area residents.
Computer basics is a class
designed to give the absolute
beginner an introduction to the
skills necessary to use a com-
puter, including navigating
Windows, use of the mouse and
keyboard, and basic terminolo-
gy. No prior experience is nec-
essary. The classes are planned
for both 10:30 a.m. and again at
3 p.m. Monday, March 27.
Introduction to Email class-
es will help each student create
a new Google email account
during the class and practice
basic tasks such as sending
emails, replies, folders, filters,
organizing and managing an
email account. Students should
know how to use a mouse and
keyboard. These classes will
take place at both 2 p.m. and
again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March
28.
Excel for Beginners classes
will teach students how to cre-
ate and manage a spreadsheet
with
simple
formulas.
Formatting and creating tables
will also be covered.
Participants should be comfort-
able with basic computer use
before class.
The classes will take place at
2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 30.
Each class will last about an
hour and a half. Due to limited
space, registration is required
for all classes.
Participants may register in
person or by calling the library,
(734) 699-3291.
The library is located at 167
FourthSt. inBelleville.
For the first time ever, and on one day
only, Yankee Air Museum is offering rides
on a Douglas C-47 Skytrain at a special
rate.
"We call it, 'Fly the Pattern' and it's an
exciting component of our Detroit
Aviation and Airline Collectibles Show on
Saturday, May 20," said Kevin Walsh, exec-
utive director of YankeeAirMuseum.
Walsh says the museum is inviting the
public to ride in the twin-engine Yankee
DoodleDandy.
"Ninety-five dollars, that's all," said
Walsh. "We're a flying museum and that
means continually looking for ways to
deliver the exhilaration of aviation. Fly
the Pattern is engine start, taxi to takeoff,
circle the field, land and taxi to hangar all
in about 20 minutes. The maneuvers are
close and the flying is pure."
Walsh said the flight operations team
calculated awinning formula for people to
fly while supporting the ongoing care of
the historic airplane. Weather and operat-
ing conditions permitting, Fly the Pattern
is being offered at Willow Run Airport,
Hangar 1, 801 Kirk Profit Dr., Ypsilanti.
Fly the Pattern flights are also contingent
uponhaving all 12 seats on theC-47 sold.
TheDouglas C-47 is themilitary variant
of the Douglas Commercial 3, or DC-3 air-
liner that many credit with launching the
airline industry in the late 1930s. This
stout aircraft was favored because of its
versatility and dependability, Walsh said.
Many planes of this type are still in service
today.
Originally built in April 1945, the C-47
Yankee Doodle Dandy is the first plane
acquired by the Yankee Air Museum. The
plane was purchased fromEnvironmental
Research Institute of Michigan Sept. 26,
1982. Following a detailed restoration, the
plane returned to the air in May 1984 and
is celebrating its 35th anniversary this
year.
Fares on the plane are usually priced
at $195, but this special offer can be made
due to the anticipated demand on May 20,
Walshadded.
Prepare to Fly the Pattern by visiting
and clicking
on Book a Flight. For more information,
call (734) 483-4030.
The restored Douglas C-47 Skytrain is the first aircraft acquired by the Yankee Air
Museum and rides will be offered at a reduced rate May 20.
Yankee Museum offering special flights, fares
