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April 27, 2023 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 5

BELLEVILLE - NORTHVILLE
BELLEVILLE - NORTHVILLE

Council considering plans for downtown pedestrians

Efforts to improve street and meeting of the Northville City traffic areas for pedestrian
sidewalk safety for pedestrians, Council. Her report, The ” crossings and the removal of
bicyclists and vehicles in down- Northville Downtown Among the recommendations street parking from downtown
town Northville may include Pedestrian Study, incorporated was the adjustment of traffic lights. intersections and within 20 feet
adjustments to traffic lights and design elements proposed by of crosswalks.
the installation of some no turn Grissim Metz and Andriese The second phase is an engi-
on red signs. (GMA) as well as input from the neering study of traffic flow and
Julie Kroll, an engineer with Mobility Network, a group of 10 downtown street closures sea- before vehicles can turn into the volumes, which began in April,
Fleis and Vandenbrink, present- volunteer citizens. sonal rather than permanent. crosswalk along with the addi- and includes the downtown
ed the first part of a two-phase Fleis and Vandenbrink engi- Among the recommendations tion of some “No turn on red” area as well as non-arterial
report on measures the city can neers adjusted the report fol- were the adjustment of traffic signs. The report also suggest roads between Seven and Eight
take to improve street and side- lowing the decision of the city lights to give pedestrians the installation of rectangular Mile roads between Rogers and
walk safety during a recent council members to make the advance time to cross the street rapid flashing beacons in high- S. Main/Northville Road.

Maybury Farm Summer Camp helps kids cope with grief

New Hope Center for Grief designed to open a dialogue Northville, and many more local
Support is offering its eighth about the emotions of grief. ” community mental health agen-
annual Kid's Camp at Maybury Children who attend camp gain Camp takes place from 9 a.m. cies.
Farm, this summer for children resources and skills that help until 4 p.m. July 20 and 21. New Hope Kid's Camp is free
ages 4-14, who have experienced them better understand and com- of charge and is open to any child
the death of a loved one. municate these emotions, and ages 4-14 affected by the loss of a
Camp takes place from 9 a.m. those skills are a lifelong benefit loved one. Registration is
until 4 p.m. July 20 and 21. to campers, organizers said. The dren can engage with others their This year, the theme for New required. Teens and adults who
Sessions each day include tools that Kid's Camp provides age with similar experiences, Hope Center for Grief Support's have experienced loss or want to
activities such as soccer with the not only help children through learn about the emotions of grief Kid's Camp is “Tackling Grief” help support children are also
Michigan Jaguars, songwriting their grief journey; they can also and healthy coping skills, and with New Hope. encouraged to volunteer at camp.
with Lost Voices, team building be applied to other challenges grow through the experience Sponsors of Kid's Camp, Visit the New Hope website,
activities with former Detroit and can lead to overall improved with a stronger support system. including MASCO, the Northville www.newhopecenter.net, or call
Lion Eric Hipple, yoga, equestri- mental health outcomes for chil- They can share their stories and Township Firefighters Charity, New Hope Center for Grief
an horse therapy, art therapy, and dren affected by grief. hear others, so they know that Community Financial, Growth Support at (248) 348-0115 for fur-
other activities. Each activity is At New Hope Kid's Camp, chil- they are not alone in their grief. Works, the Rotary Club of ther information.

Belleville Community Chorus sets date for annual spring concert

The Belleville Community Chorus The concert will be performed at the The concert is free, though donations commitment to a rehearsal and per-
will present the 16th annual spring con- Belleville United Methodist Church, 417 are encouraged, and sponsors are wel- formance schedule. The generosity of
cert, Life's Musical Sound Stage: Charles St., Belleville. The concert will come. donors and sponsors supports commu-
Melodies, Meanderings, Memories, at 5 be directed by Mary Butler Loring with The Belleville Community Chorus nity activities including education,
p.m. Sunday, May 7. The performance accompaniment by Judith Weed, backed offers opportunities for performance of rehearsal, performance and entertain-
will feature a variety of songs ranging by drummer Joe Laurell, bass player mixed voice choral music in a variety of ment. The Belleville Community
from classic Rock 'n' Roll to popular Eston Keller, and electric guitarist Eric styles. The chorus strives to improve Chorus is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit organi-
movie themes, organizers said. Loring.. musical quality through education and zation.

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Class act

Sergeant Bart Devos Jr. and Officers Kenneth Toney, Rodriguez, and Gibson
were a welcome attraction at the recent 2023 Keystone Academy Spring
Carnival. The officers were, of course, chosen by the students to help them with
the Donut Toss.