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BELLEVILLE - NORTHVILLE

Northville schools names new athletic director

Brian Samulski has been program budget in consultation Public Schools after 28 years of Northville team, and know that
named as the new Northville with the district business office. service as an award-winning ath- he shares a commitment to lead-
Public Schools Athletic Director. Samulski was formerly the letic director, physical education ership, service and excellence
Members of the board of educa- assistant principal for activities and health teacher, and a coach that is a large part of Bryan
tion unanimously approved and athletics at Salem High to multiple teams. Masi has been Masi's legacy.”
Samulski's appointment at the School in the Plymouth Canton the athletic director since 2003. “Northville Public Schools is
June 25 meeting. Samulski will Community Schools District. In 2009, he received a certificate student-centered, has great facili-
succeed Bryan Masi who Prior to his 5-year tenure as from the National Interscholastic ties, and is fully supported by its
announced earlier this year that assistant principal, Samulski was Athletic Administrators community,” said Samulksi. “I
he will be retiring in November. an educator for multiple grade Associations, a voluntary nation- look forward to establishing rela-
The Athletic Director is a levels and subjects at Wayne- al certification process for athlet- tionships with the student ath-
leadership role that coordinates Westland schools where he was ic directors. letes, coaches, and staff while
the Northville Public Schools 6th employed for 13 years. Samulski “Our athletic and extracurric- continuing to build on the great
through 12th grade athletic pro- served as head varsity girls bas- ular programs are an integral department that Bryan Masi has
grams. Samulski will carry out all ketball coach for Canton High part of Northville's long-standing led for so many successful years.”
leadership functions of the ath- School for 13 years in addition to tradition of excellence in our Samulksi has a bachelors
letic program. He will supervise his classroom experience teach- classrooms, on our fields of play, degree in education majoring in
and direct all coaching staff and ing subjects including physical and beyond the playing field. health, physical education and
ensure that MHSAA (Michigan education and English language Brian Samulski's student-focused recreation and a minor in history
High School Athletic Association) arts. philosophy, leadership and expe- from Olivet College. He has a
rules are followed by all athletic Samulski will begin his new rience make him a great choice masters degree in sports admin- Brian Samulski
teams. Additionally, he will position as athletic director in for the role,” said istration and an administrative
schedule all middle school and late October for a brief transition Superintendent of Northville certificate also from Wayne State such as the MHSSA Scholar-
high school athletic events and period prior to Masi's retirement. Schools Mary Kay Gallagher. “We University. He has also served on Athlete Committee and a Positive
be responsible for the athletic Masi is retiring from Northville welcome Mr. Samulski to our several professional committees Behavioral Supports Committee.
Van Buren school board considers ballot bond question

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Voters will see no tax increase ment which will approve or deny costs, salaries or operating
with the approval of a the request within 30 days. After we officially expenses, by state law.
$35,490,000 bond issue proposed If the state approves the That bond funding will be
by the Van Buren Public Schools application, the issue is expect- put it on the ballot, we will used for major renovations to
for the November ballot. ed to come to the board mem- set more information sessions. Tyler and Savage elementary
Members of the board of edu- bers again at the July 29 meeting. schools, which are each 40 years
cation approved a 95-page Superintendent of Schools old, and to Owen and McBride
Preliminary Qualification Pete Kudlak told the board mem- schools, Kudlak told the board.
Application for Bond bers that tax levels would lion construction of the high Taxpayers would be paying 78 “After we officially put it on
Recommendation at their regu- remain at the same rate if the school. cents per every $1,000 of taxable the ballot, we will set more infor-
lar meeting last month. The bond issue is approved due to The new bond would be value toward the new bond, if mation sessions,” Kudlak said.
application will now be submit- the successful refinancing of the levied beginning in 2020 at .78 approved. The funds cannot be “We don't want to do this until
ted to the state treasury depart- bonds used to fund the $79 mil- mill and continue for 30 years. used for repair or maintenance after treasury approves.”
Annual Northville ‘Grub Crawl’ tickets now on sale

Tickets are on sale now for the 15th Edwards Cafe and Caterer; North Center St., Northville. with assistance from Good Time Party
Annual Northville Grub Crawl. Brewing Co.: Twin Peaks Restaurants; Tickets have sold out in past years, Store.
Participants can indulge in the unique 160 Main; Le George; Mission BBQ; organizers said, so early purchase is For more information, visit the
collection of restaurants in Northville Northville Sports Den; Beyond Juice, advised. Northville Chamber of Commerce web-
while sampling signature specialties. Northville; Northville Winery and The Northville Grub Crawl is spon- site www.northville.org or call (248) 349-
Participating restaurants are offering Brewing Co. with Genitti's Hole In The sored by: Millennium Limousines Inc, 7640.
free samples of appetizers and entrée Wall catering
items along with cash bar specials for Crawlers must be 21 or older. Tickets
"Crawlers". Crawlers can use free shuttle are $25 per person and available now
transportation to each restaurant or online at www.northville.org/grub-crawl,
"crawl" on their own. at Good Time Party Store, 567 West Seven
2019 Participating Restaurants Mile Road, Northville or the Northville
include: Brann's Steakhouse & Grille; Chamber of Commerce, 195 South Main
Fast fire response saves home

Fast response and teamwork by fire- smoke.
fighters is credited with saving a Northville Northville Township Fire Chief Brent
Township home last week after a home- Siegal said crews arrived at the home in
owner called 9-1-1 reporting the smell of the 18000 block of Shadbrook within 5 min-
utes with seven firefighters, a command
unit, fire engine, ladder truck and ambu-
lance to find smoke coming from the elec-
trical outlets. The call came in at 7:59 p.m.
last Thursday.
After mutual aid was requested from
Northville City, Plymouth Township,
Livonia and Novi there were 24 firefighters
on scene.
According to Siegal, the fire was deter-
mined to have been caused by an electrical
problem located in the kitchen wall. He
said it was extinguished within an hour.
Crews remained on scene to ensure the
fire had not spread to concealed spaces or
other rooms. Siegal reported that the fire
damage was minimal while there was dam-
age to the home from smoke.
Area streets were closed for 2 hours.
The homeowners were able to safely exit
and there were no reported injuries,
according to official reports.

The quick response of Northville Township firefighters is credited with saving a home
on Shadbrook last week. Photos by Matt Zmuda