November 2016 Focus

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1150 Canton Center South Canton, Michigan 48188 Rizzo’s holiday collection *Community Calendar and Village Theater schedule are subject to change. Check with sponsors to confirm date and information. schedule Canton salutes area Service Men COMMUNITY VILLAGE THEATER Residents are advised to make and Women note of the Rizzo Environmental Canton will once again continue its tradition Services collection schedule during of honoring area servicemen and women who CALENDAR SCHEDULE the holiday months. have served or are currently serving in military November: Due to the service during our “Salute To Service” event. NOVEMBER ARTIST Thanksgiving holiday, Rizzo will Join us on Friday, November 11, as we salute all NOVEMBER not collect refuse, recycling or yard veterans, living and deceased and those currently Durwood Coffey “Fins, Fur & Feathers” 1 Board of Trustees Study Session. waste on Thursday, November serving in harm’s way at this special Veterans Canceled. 24. Residents whose collection Day celebration at The Village Theater, located at NOVEMBER 5 date falls on the 24 will have their 50400 Cherry Hill Road. 2 Seniors: Safe, Sound and Secure refuse, recycling and yard-waste seminar. 12-3 p.m. Summit on the Canton Goodfellows Magic and Doors open at 6 p.m. and this FREE event will Park. Call 394-5485 for reservation. Comedy Fundraiser. 8 p.m. $30. collected on Friday, November 25. begin at 7 p.m. This year’s distinguished keynote Please note, curbside pick- speaker will be retired U.S. Army Lieutenant 8 Board of Trustees Board Meeting. Canceled. up of residential yard waste Colonel Charles Kettles, who recently received NOVEMBER 10-13 will end Thursday, December the Medal of Honor from President Barack 10 Zoning Board of Appeals. 7 p.m. Moon Over Buffalo. Spotlight Players 1 and will not resume until Obama. In addition, Michigan Military Moms will 11 Veteran’s Day. 8 p.m. $16. April, 2017. be on site collecting care package donations, Administration building closed. December: Because Christmas such as: Beef jerky; individual size packets of and New Year’s Day both fall on nuts, snacks, crackers, cookies and soups; drink 15 Board of Trustees. Study Session. 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 11 Sunday this year, there will be packets to add to water bottles; socks; foot Veteran’s Day Salute to Service no change to Rizzo’s collection powder; toiletries; baby wipes; and Q-tips. 16 DDA Board of Directors Meeting. schedule. Rizzo will be collecting In addition, monetary donations will also be 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Free. Monday-Thursday the week of accepted to offset the $18 mailing costs per box. 16 The Emergency Food Assistance Christmas and New Year’s. Please note that all items must be small enough Program. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. NOVEMBER 12 to fit a 12” x 12” x 8” U.S. Priority box. Call 394-5185. For questions or more Uke Can’t be Serious. Michigan information on solid waste Military memorabilia will also be on display 18 Canton Waste and Recycling: Philharmonic. 7:30 p.m. collection, please visit www. during the event. Visit www.cantonvillagetheater. Recycling only. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. org for additional event details. For more 42100 Van Born. canton-mi.org or call Rizzo at 866/772-8900. information, call 394-5300. FOCUS is published 22 Board of Trustees Meeting. 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 18 All Together Now - Songs of the Fab monthly to provide 22 Coffee with a Cop. 7 - 9 p.m. Canton residents with Summit on the Park Club 55+. Four, the Beatles. 7:30 p.m. $25. information on issues International Festival to celebrate cultural diversity 24 Turkey Trot for a Cause. Experience music, dance, and drama from around the world when Canton’s and events in the Summit on the Park. 9:30 – 11 a.m. community. If you have NOVEMBER 19 International Festival returns to The Village Theater at Cherry Hill on Saturday, November any comments contact: 24 Thanksgiving Day. Canton International Festival 2016 19. This cultural and educational festival, held from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., offers Administration Building Closed. 11:30 a.m. $2. participants entertainment and experiences celebrating diverse customs and traditions on EDITOR 25 Day after Thanksgiving. The Village Theater’s main stage, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road. Kristen Thomas Administration Building Closed. Countries represented this year, include: China, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New 394-5229 This 28 Merit Commission Meeting. 5 p.m. Zealand, Polynesia, Tahiti, and the United States. Numerous cultural exhibits will be [email protected] For tickets, visit featured in our lobby and cultural items will be available for purchase during the event. 29 Board of Trustees Study Session. Month Enjoy an International Sweets Table where favorite International desserts from Metro CONTRIBUTORS cantonvillagetheater.com or Canceled. Area shops and Bakeries will be available. This event is presented by the all-volunteer Barb Caruso call 394-5300 ext. 3 in Multicultural Committee of Canton Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage. Bring the Amy Hamilton whole family and travel the globe through music, dance and more! Tickets are just $2 at Peg Stevens Auditorium temperatures are kept between 68-72 degrees. Please dress accordingly. Canton the door. For more information, visit www.cantonvillagetheater.org. Important Canton Phone Numbers

Simple Recycling collection begins Neighborhood Know-How Administration Building Meeting rooms open for Changes to merit ordinance November 7 The next Neighborhood Know-How will 394-5100 2017 reservations proposed take place on Thursday, November 17 at Beginning Monday, November 7, the Canton 501(c) (3) groups can start Canton voters will find a local referendum 6:30 p.m. at Summit on the Park. following items will be accepted at the curb by Public Safety submitting meeting room requests question at the very end of the ballot at the Simple Recycling: men, women and children’s Tentative topics include: (non-emergency) online for 2017. November 8, general election that proposes clothing, coats and jackets, jewelry, shoes, • Canton’s role with Homeowner’s 394-5400 Simply go to http://www.canton- to amend the Township’s ordinance governing purses, hats, toys, pictures, mirrors, blankets, Associations mi.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/ the Merit system for full-time, non-union drapes/curtains, pillows, sleeping bags, small • Updating by-laws Supervisor’s Office Canton-Administration-Building-28 employees. 394-5185 appliances (such as toasters and coffee makers), • Understanding the Ordinance to book your room, review meeting The Merit system protects Township irons, radios, lamps, hairdryers, tools, silverware, Enforcement process room policy, and find step-by-step employees from at-will termination whenever dishes, pots/pans, glasses, and backpacks. Clerk’s Office instructions on how to reserve a new officials are elected. All full-time, non- • Q & A with Township staff Simple Recycling is a for-profit recycler 394-5120 room. Reservations will be approved union employees are protected from political committed to offering residents the easiest way In addition, we will have time for on a first-come, first-served basis favoritism and subject only to termination for to keep usable materials from the landfill. The board members to break into groups Treasurer’s Office during the week of November 14. “just cause” as determined by a three-member program is free of charge and simple to use. to share ideas and solutions with other 394-5130 Please keep the e-mail confirming Merit Commission. The Merit Ordinance has not associations. To RSVP, please call the your room as this is the only piece of been updated since it was originally approved Step 1: Place clothing, shoes and home Supervisor’s office at 394-5185. goods into the green bags provided by Simple Water Billing confirmation you will receive. by the voters in 1978, and as you can imagine, Recycling. Simple Recycling will also provide 394-5240 If you booked a room online last the Township’s hiring processes, wages, fringe residents with tags for larger items that will not Prescription drug drop box year and you encounter a “locked benefits, technology and the community itself fit inside the bags. Summit on the Park account” when trying to log-in to are vastly different. The Canton Police Department has 394-5460 Step 2: Place your bags at the curb on installed a permanent Prescription Drug your profile, please e-mail meeting. The Merit system has been in place since your regular collection day. Simple Recycling [email protected] with the e-mail 1978, when Canton Township electors opted Drop Box in the lobby of the Public Ordinance Enforcement materials should be placed on the opposite you are using and we will unlock to create the civil service, or merit, system. Safety Administration Building, located at 394-5335 side of your driveway from your refuse and 1150 S. Canton Center Road. This box is it. This will happen if you haven’t Authority to enact a merit system is set forth in set apart from recycling bins and yard waste booked a room in some time. the Michigan constitution. available to the public 24/7 for dropping Rizzo Environmental containers. If you need assistance, please call The proposed amendments include the off pills only, no liquids or needles. Services Jessica at 394-5185 or email jbunjik@ following: Step 3: A Simple Recycling truck will collect Large pill bottles will not fit in the slot, 866/772-8900 the bags and recycle the items for reuse. so pills should be emptied into a plastic canton-mi.org. • Updating the title from “Merit System Please note, only items placed inside the bag for disposal. The permanent drug Canton Public Library Commission” to “Merit Commission” bags or tagged with Simple Recycling labels box was purchased with grant funding in 397-0999 Reminders for dog owners • Update the title of “personnel director” to response to the high demand of residents will be collected. Simple Recycling will not The Canton Police Department “human resources manager” seeking a safe method of prescription pick up anything left outside of the bag or Village Theater at reminds residents that it is unlawful • Adding definitions untagged. drug disposal. Cherry Hill for unleashed animals to be in any • Clarifying which employee groups are BOARD OF TRUSTEES 394-5300 All of the materials collected are graded and place open to the public. In addition, covered under the Merit Ordinance sorted locally based on quality and condition. leashed animals in a public place Supervisor • Updating the hiring and termination The top quality materials will be resold to Seniors: Safe, Sound and need to be in reasonable control of Phil LaJoy procedures to match current practices local thrift outlets, mid-grade is exported to Secure seminar their owner/handler at all times. • Update list of federally protected classes for international markets and “unusable” items Canton Public Safety is partnering with It is also unlawful for owners of any Treasurer compliance with anti-discrimination laws Melissa McLaughlin are processed for raw materials. Canton Leisure Services to bring back its animal to allow it to soil or defecate Last month, residents were mailed two annual Seniors: Safe, Sound and Secure on any public or private property • Change required Merit Commission meetings to a minimum of quarterly, rather than Clerk Simple Recycling bags and two tags for larger seminar on Wednesday, November 2, without permission of the owner, from 12 - 3 p.m., at the Summit on the monthly Terry Bennett items by mail. For every bag Simple Recycling unless the dog owner immediately collects, a new bag will be left, usually they are Park, 46000 Summit Parkway. removes and disposes of the animal Approval of this referendum will have no TRUSTEES tied to the handle of a refuse bin. This year’s free seminar includes droppings in a sanitary method. fiscal impact. Canton residents will see no John Anthony Additional bags can be obtained by visiting guest speakers from Comfort Keepers, To report animal complaints, please change in the level of services provided by the Steven Sneideman www.simplerecyling.com, calling 866/835- Community Emergency Response call the Canton Police Department at Township. Pat Williams 5068 or emailing [email protected]. Team and the Canton Police and Fire 394-5400. The full text of the proposed amendment Tom Yack For questions or more information please Departments. Canton Township’s Ordinances are is available at www.canton-mi.org/209/ call Canton’s Public Works Division at 397- Lunch and dessert are provided. Space available at the Clerk’s office or online Clerks-Office. Questions about the proposed 1011 or visit www.canton-mi.org. is limited; call 394-5485 for reservations. at www.canton-mi.org. amendment may be directed to the Township Supervisor’s office at 394-5185. on Leisure Services Gourmet Thanksgiving dinners Try ExpressRide today! Katherine’s Catering, the Summit on If you work in downtown Ann Arbor or at the the Park Banquet and Conference Center’s University of Michigan, then ExpressRide may be caterer, is offering a 10-person Thanksgiving for you! Dinner package for just $225! ExpressRide, brought to you by The Ann Arbor With so much going on this time of year, Area Transportation Authority, is non-stop service we’ve made it easier for you to celebrate and from Canton to downtown Ann Arbor and the enjoy time with your family. Dinner includes: University of Michigan Central and Medical carved turkey breast, roasted vegetables, Campuses. You can board the ExpressRide from bistro vegetables; traditional bread stuffing; a free, convenient Park & Ride lot in Canton. The mashed potatoes; harvest salad; corn muffins buses have free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating. and butter croissants; pumpkin and apple When boarding the bus, have your pass, ticket or crumble pies. cash ready. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. A one-way cash fare is $6.25. However, if you November 18. For more details including ride regularly, you can purchase a ten-ride ticket substitutions, add-ons, additional pricing for $62.50 or a 30-day commuter pass for $125. and pick-up/delivery information, please visit Some businesses are eligible for discounted passes. www.katherines.com. For more information, including route details, please visit myexpressride.org. Canton Historical Museum exhibit In the spotlight at The Village Come check out the Canton Historical Museum’s new display, “What is This? A Theater Guessing Game Exhibit,” during November. The Detroit Circus returns for a New Year’s You’ll get to see a room full of random Eve show on Saturday, December 31, at 7 p.m. artifacts, guess what they are, and then learn Talented performers will dazzle you with their the answer and history behind each one! high-flying aerial antics, fire dancing and eating, stilt walking and acrobatics, juggling, feats of Hours are Tuesdays 1- 4 p.m., Wednesdays strength and acro-balance, as well as a variety 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. -3 p.m., of sideshow acts. Each ticket includes one non- at 1022 Canton Center Road (schoolhouse alcoholic drink and one popcorn, plus pre-show building). Want to book a scout troop or activities such as: face painting, temporary school tour? Email [email protected] tattoos, photo-ops and strolling circus entertainers for more information. starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. To order tickets or for more details, visit www. In the CLS Spotlight cantonvillagetheater.org or call 394-5300. Thanksgiving traditions at the Turkey Trot This year marks 14 years of area residents putting on their running shoes and hitting the pavement during Canton’s Annual Turkey Trot for a Cause. This 5K chipped-timed holiday tradition, held on Thanksgiving Day, serves as a great opportunity to get physically active before partaking in a cornucopia of tasty and often calorie-filled foods. In addition, it also serves to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan which empowers individuals with seizure management tools. The beautiful course leads nearly 1,500 participants around the Summit on the Park, Heritage Park, and Pheasant Run Golf Club. Whether you are a pint-sized trotter, a walker, or winter warrior runner, this is a great opportunity to start your Thanksgiving off on the right foot! To get in on the holiday action, just lace up your shoes and make a difference with one simple act of registering online at www.canton-mi.org/919 and get signed up today. on Leisure Services Annual Tree Lighting Santa Breakfast Bring the entire family to the Summit on the celebration Park to enjoy a wonderful breakfast with Santa Kick off the holiday season with the Claus, Saturday, December 3, from 9 -11 a.m. annual Tree Lighting Event on Wednesday, During the breakfast, kids can share their December 7 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The wish list with Santa, create a winter craft, ‘official’ tree will be lit by the Summit on the and enjoy a Christmas story time. All children Park at 6:30 p.m. and special festivities will will receive a holiday souvenir, crayons, and take place both indoors and outdoors. placemat. Parents are encourage to bring a Join us for live reindeer, seasonal camera. entertainment, kids’ crafts, a holiday artisan Online registration is not available. Tickets and vendor marketplace for shopping, must be purchased in advance at the Summit refreshments, and visits with Santa! on the Park during normal business hours. No pre-registration necessary as Ticket sales begin November 1, and will wristbands are sold on site. Fees are $3 for conclude December 1. Ticket prices for ages Canton residents and $4 for non-residents. three and under are $4.25 for Canton residents New this year, pre-purchase non-refundable and $5.25 for non-residents; 4-12 year olds wristbands at the Summit Front Desk from are $15.25 for residents and $18.25 for non- November 23 through December 6 at 10 residents; ages 13 and up are $19.25 for p.m. for $2.50 for Canton residents and residents and $23.25 for non-residents. Seating $3.50 for non-residents. is reserved by table location only on a first- For more information, please visit www. come, first-served basis. cantonfun.org. For more information, call 394-5460.

Support the Canton Goodfellows Letters to Santa Canton Goodfellows and Canton Leisure Once again, Canton Leisure Services has made Services are teaming up to help brighten the special arrangements with our friends at the holidays for Canton’s neediest children, and North Pole and the U.S. Post Office to deliver are in need of help in a number of ways. your wish list to Santa. To mail your letter to Purchase a ticket for the Canton Santa, please drop it in our North Pole Express Goodfellows Magic and Comedy Show Mailbox in the Summit on the Park lobby from taking place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 1 - 30. November 5 at The Village Theater. Tickets Santa asks that you print your name and are on sale for $30 per person and include address clearly so he may reply to your letter. light food and soft drinks. A cash bar and Each household will receive a return letter and silent auction will also be available. Santa will take care of the postage. Canton Show your support by sponsoring a residents only please. For more information, visit child or an entire family that you purchase www.cantonfun.org. clothing and gifts for. Child sizes, ages, gender and a reasonable “gift wish” are Swim with Santa provided to help you select gifts. Start your holidays off with a splash and Make a donation, large or small by Swim with Santa at the Summit on the Park dropping off a new, unwrapped toy or gift on Saturday, December 3, from 11:30 a.m. card from November 17 – December 2 to - 1:30 p.m., with free Open Swim to follow. the Summit on the Park or to the Leisure Participants will have a chance to share their Services administrative offices located in wish list with the jolly old man and will also the Canton Administration Building. Please receive a keepsake photo. help us bring joy to the less fortunate in our community this holiday season. Fees are $14 for Summit Members, $18 for Canton residents and $24 for non-residents. For more information, please visit www. Register online today at www.summitonthepark. cantongoodfellows.org. org. For additional details, call 394-5460. Important Canton Phone Numbers