Meadow Brook Hall Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Some say Matilda’s spirit still minds the hall
ROCHESTER HILLS — Although she died in 1967, Matilda Wilson’s presence remains in Meadow Brook Hall, say the mansion’s staff and volunteers.
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Livonia Farm Owner Talks Turkey
Thanksgiving is almost here and for Christine Roperti, business is picking up.
Roperti's Turkey Farm is in full swing in early November, with the free range toms and hens, all 4,000 of them, roaming the field next to Christine's home and office.
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“Y” Look at Detroit with Fresh Eyes
On September 27, 1852, a group of community leaders and laymen met to organize a Young Men’s Christian Association in Detroit. The YMCA quickly became a vital community resource for Detroit. Now, more than 150 years later, the Boll YMCA is encouraging people to look at the city with fresh eyes through its Y-Arts BRANCH. Following is an interview Gillian Eaton, vice president, arts and humanities, Y-Arts.
Q. What is your ultimate goal?
A. We see our Y ARTS BRANCH as a spring board or cheer leader for young people and the arts. There are great employment opportunities in the entertainment industries, which are very suited to our youth. They understand the computer gaming, music, film and video worlds better than we do. We need to open doors to these careers and nurture individual potential so that our children can create vibrant futures not only in the arts and entertainment industries, but also in local companies, civic institutions and the community. The children and adults that come through this program have fresh eyes that not only look at the city and region differently, but that can also make a positive impact on the organizations that employ them. In many ways they are entrepreneurs.
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