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No. 29 www.associatednewspapers.net Northville, Romulus water rates increased Residents in both Northville sewer rates will also increase Vol. 131, No. 29 and Romulus will join other We do our best to keep our rates this month due to rate hikes by The annual community area communities in seeing a the Great Lakes Water as low as we” can, but we Back to School Blitz Nine water rate increase this year. Authority (GLWA) and Wayne supply drive will begin Aug. Romulus residents will see have to pass those costs along. County, as well as an increase 1 in Belleville and continue the increase in their water and by the City of Northville to cover through Aug. 29. sewer rates on their next bill. repairs, meters-all those costs, The new rates all also neces- capital improvements and high- See page 4. Residents will see an the entire water budget has sary to keep a healthy fund bal- er operating costs. increase of about 6.45 percent been built into the rates.” ance in the water/sewer budget A report on the proposed overall, based on cost increases Water consumption has to pay for unexpected repairs rate increases was presented by that were passed on to the city. dropped throughout the city like water main breaks. Jim Gallogly, director of Public Suzanne Moreno, director of which, ironically, also con- “We do our best to keep our Works and Sandi Wiktorowski, financial services for the city, tributes to the increased rates. rates as low as we can, but we finance director/treasurer, at said the wholesale water rate A reduction in water sales have to pass those costs along.” the Northville City Council Vol. 69, No. 29 from the City of Detroit results in a reduction of rev- Romulus Mayor Leroy meeting last month. The new Canton Township Deputy increased by about 7.26 percent, enue for the Detroit Water and Burcroff said the 13 downriver rates took effect July 1. Police Chief Debra while sewer rates from the Sewerage Department. The communities who use the The average water bill with Newsome and Battalion Fire Downriver Sewerage System majority of their budget-about DUWA plant are still negotiat- usage of five units (5,000 gallons) Chief Wendy Stevens have (DUWA) increased by about 4.07 60 percent-comes from the fixed ing with Wayne County to pur- per month will increase by $6.70 both announced their retire- percent and the flat charge rate they charge the communi- chase it, but have not yet settled monthly or 10.5 percent. Of this, ments from their depart- from Rouge Valley Sewage ties that use the system. on a final number. He said if $4.13 is a direct pass-through of ments. System went up 4.9 percent. “They're going to charge that successful, the purchase might increases by the Great Lakes See page 5. “We have to pass those along no matter how much water we give the communities addition- Water Authority and Wayne to our residents,” she said. “We use,” Moreno said. “That's a big al control over their sewage County, with the city retaining also have our local costs-our component of our water bills costs. $2.57 of the increase, according employees, equipment, water now, the fixed rate.” In Northville, the water and to Northville city officials.

Vol. 69, No. 29 New Inkster Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard has been a Warrior busy man since taking on his new job June 22. TV wrestler brings See page 2. charity effort to Canton Library Zach Gowen lost his leg to cancer at 8 years old; became Vol. 16, No. 29 the first one-legged professional Northville City Hall will be wrestler in history; signed a open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. three-year contract with the on Saturday, July 30, to WWE and then appeared on process absentee voter ballot American Ninja Warrior. This requests. Saturday, July 23, area residents See page 9. will be offered the unique oppor- tunity to learn firsthand about his experiences and do yoga alongside him at the Canton Public Library. Zach Gowen competes on American Ninja Warrior. Gowen's story doesn't stop Vol. 16, No. 29 with his professional and enter- to appropriate prosthetic care.” Gowen said. said. “Without my team and the tainment career--he supports On July 23, while Gowen visits Patrons can bring their own gift of being mobile, I wouldn't The award-winning The Range of Motion Project the Canton library, amputees yoga mat or blanket, wear com- have access to the quality of life I Michigan Philharmonic, (ROMP) which is a nonprofit will climb mountains in 10 dif- fortable clothing and practice do now. I want to provide that under the direction of Nan whose mission is to provide high ferent countries in support of the yoga that keeps Gowen access for as many people possi- Washburn, has planned the quality prosthetic care while ROMP and the Americans with strong. Gowen will also show “In ble.” 71st season full of epic musi- unlocking human potential in Disabilities Act. In honor of that Extremity,” a documentary Gowen will be at the library cal drama, amazing pops and underserved populations across climb, Gowen will host a ROMP about the group of amputees from 2 until 4 p.m. and the pro- a ukulele concerto. the world. documentary at the library and who attempted to summit Mt. gram is open to all ages. No pre- See page 6. “The cause is important to show his skills with a DDP Yoga Cayambe last year, and patrons vious yoga experience is neces- me because I possess the gift of movement demo with patrons. can enjoy a snack during the sary to attend. For more infor- being mobile and I want to share “To show solidarity for the documentary. A question and mation on Gowen and his jour- that gift with as many people I group of amputees climbing Mt. answer portion with Gowen will ney, visit www.zachgowen.com. can,” Gowen said. “Eighty per- Cayambe in Ecuador at the follow the festivities. For more information on the cent of the world's amputees live exact same time, we'll be push- “If I can be in a position to library program, visit www.can- Vol. 131, No. 29 in developing countries and of ing our bodies to the limit with a help raise that 2 percent, then I tonpl.org or call the library at St. Paul United Church of those, only 2 percent have access yoga session that I'll be leading,” feel obligated to do all I can,” he (734) 397-0999. Christ on Goddard Road, just west of Telegraph, where many Romulus residents worship, will be dedicating a School resource officers win national honors new addition July 31. See page 3. The Canton Police out to the committee members Department has been honored choosing the award winner. with the 2016 Model Agency Model Agency award recipi- Award from the National ents are selected based on Association of School Resource exemplary training, policies Officers (NASRO). The presti- and standards of the NASRO gious award was accepted by triad concept, which describes Vol. 69, No. 29 Canton Police Ofc. David Eyl at the three main duties of a The Wayne Senior the 26th Annual School Safety School Resource Officer as Services is offering several Conference. being mentor, guest lecturer services during the month of Eyl just completed his four- and law enforcement officer. July including classes and year assignment as a School Recipients of the Model trips. Resource Officer at the Agency award must also See page 7. Plymouth-Canton Educational demonstrate creative and inno- Park, where 6,200 students vative approaches to school- Andrew Curry David Eyl Edward Jagst attend three high schools on a based policing. 300-acre campus. “It is an honor for Canton to thy of this impressive recogni- developed and incorporated a Mo Canady, executive direc- receive the Model Agency tion.” multitude of safety programs Vol. 69, No. 29 tor of NASRO, notified the award from the highly- The Canton Police and educational opportunities police department last month acclaimed NASRO organiza- Department and the Plymouth for the students, parents, staff Professional barbeque that Canton was one of five tion,” said Public Safety Canton Educational Park and faculty at the campus. specialists, amateur grillers police agencies in the country Director Joshua Meier. began the School Resource Current Canton School and American Idol contest- chosen for the award-noting “Our SROs are to be com- Officer program in 1997, with Resource Officers are Ofc. ant Josh Gracin will join the they had received many worthy mended for their hard-work, one officer assigned to police Andrew Curry, Ofc. Edward 6th Annual Westland Blues, nominations, but that the ingenuity and dedication in the entire campus. Since then, Jagst, and Ofc. Andrew Brews and BBQ this year. tremendous accomplishments creating a safe, educational the program has grown to Colthurst who replaced Eyl at See page 8. of the Canton department stood high school environment wor- include three officers who have the schools.

For home delivery of The Eagle call 734-467-1900. PAGE 2 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN July 21, 2016 INKSTER Warm welcome New fire chief named in Inkster Chuck Hubbard became the competitive benefits package for tated a forced entry. DTE had to new fire chief in Inkster on June Inkster firefighters that will cut power to the garage and 22 and he's been a busy man ever encourage long-term career home, he said, as it presented a since. goals and increase morale in the serious risk at the scene. He said Hubbard, who retired as the department. that fortunately no one was fire chief in Ann Arbor in 2013, He also stressed that he wants injured. spent more than 25 years as a to maintain a positive progres- Another dramatic call took firefighter with that department sive relationship between the place July 13 on the 29300 area of before being named chief there fire department as a whole, the Kitch. Firefighters again found a in 2011. He began his career as a citizens and city officials. fully engulfed garage with a vehi- firefighter in 1985 and rose In the long-term, he said he cle inside and power lines down steadily through the ranks being wants to keep an open line of next to the structure. promoted to fire apparatus driv- communication with the neigh- Again, DTE had to be called to er, lieutenant, battalion chief and boring fire departments regard- mitigate the downed wires while assistant chief prior to being ing the formation of a area-wide firefighters brought the blaze named as the top fire depart- fire authority, something that has under control. Hubbard said that ment official. been discussed in the area for structure saw major damage. The Inkster Fire Department some time. Those were only two of the consists of 21 uniformed fire- “I want to help make the many calls the department has fighters, who serve in three, Inkster Fire Department an received during the past month, seven-man units. The depart- accredited organization by Hubbard said, but these present- ment has one station with one national standards,” he said, ed special problems with the engine, one aerial, and one EMS “and also work on capital downed electrical wires. unit. The department responded improvement initiatives.” to over 5400 requests for service Hubbard's long list of creden- last year. tials include a bachelor's degree Hubbard said he came out of in business management from retirement to help in Inkster and Eastern Michigan University and was looking forward to working graduation from the Fire Staff Inkster Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard. Photo submitted with the department. He said he and Command school. He is has both short and long-term HazMat and technical rescue goals for the department, includ- trained and a qualified medical ing the development of a com- first responder, along with prehensive plan to maintain the numerous other certifications current staffing levels and move and qualifications. toward meeting the National Since becoming chief, Fire Protection Association stan- Hubbard said there has been no dard for staffing. lack of fire and rescue runs, “This will improve firefighter some of them requiring assis- safety and our service to the citi- tance from other departments. zens,” he said. A garage fire July 3 on the 500 He also wants to maintain block of Magnolia required help adequate front line equipment in from Westland and Garden City. the department, another effort The fast moving fire in areas he said, “to enhance our ability used for storage made the fire- to better serve the citizens.” fighters' jobs difficult, Hubbard Inkster firefighters battled at Inkster firefighters forced entry into a structure during a serious fire Hubbard said he hopes to said, and reports that a victim garage fire in the 29300 block of July 3 on the 500 block of Magnolia. develop a plan to negotiate a could be trapped inside necessi- Kitch July 13. July 21, 2016 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 3 ROMULUS Church plans weekend dedication celebration St. Paul United Church of Christ on under a big-top tent on the church's 10- Goddard Road, just west of Telegraph, acre green space with a variety of activi- where many Romulus residents worship, ties and games for children and adult will be dedicating a new addition July 31. activities offered throughout the after- Dubbed “A Room with a View,” the noon. newly-constructed wing overlooking “Kids should bring swim suits,” advised Goddard will provide Sunday morning Christian Education Pastor Cheryl nursery space adjoining the sanctuary for Schalm, “because we'll have a huge inflat- young families. More than a third of the able water slide. Everyone has a great current congregation is from Romulus, a time.” The picnic is open to the public church spokesman noted. with visitors welcome. The addition will also be used as a Today, the St. Paul congregations draws gathering place for brides and others par- it members from of the downriver and ticipating in special worship services at Dearborn communities, but it was initially the church. An accessible lavatory and founded by German farmers settling in ramped entrance included in the new Taylor during the 1870s. The congregation addition will further add convenience for was officially organized in 1882 and built members of all ages. its first church building on its present St. Paul United Church of Christ will celebrate the dedication of a “Room With A view” “This is a dream come true, a goal for Goddard Road site that same year, next the weekend of July 31. us achieved,” said Senior Pastor Geoff door to the first Taylor Township Hall. Drutchas who has served the congrega- There was also a general store, saw mill, Christians working together is reflected in years, the congregation has been instru- tion for the past two and a half decades. and tavern just a stone's throw away. After its embrace of Jesus' prayer, “That they mental in launching both the ChristNet “We were set to break ground for the addi- being struck by lightning the first white may all be one.” It appears as a motto in Homeless Shelter and the Fish & Loaves tion in 2007 when the start of the recession frame church building burned down in the emblem of the United Church of Community Food Pantry, providing signifi- put a crimp in our plans. Yet we stayed 1911, the same year the Titanic sank. But Christ. More recently, the United Church cant leadership and resources for both faithful to the vision that God put in our a brick church was promptly built to of Christ has adopted a second motto, community ministries. Every fall it is the hearts and now we see everything coming replace it. This was followed in 1948 by an “God is Still Speaking” “For us,” Drutchas lead church opening another nine-month together.” The construction was handled even larger red brick building which was said, “this is a one more reminder that ChristNet season providing emergency by the J.S. Vig Co. of Taylor with a dozen set back from the street to accommodate God remains active in the world today, overnight shelter to up to 30 men, women, members of the church also lending their the widening of Goddard Road from two calling men and women like us to serve and children. talents and skills to help with the finishing to five lanes. him in the loving spirit of Jesus Christ.” For more information about the touches for the addition. Distinguished by its tall steeple and St. Paul members are active in upcoming Dedication Weekend and picnic The dedication will be an occasion of bell tower, the Colonial Revival style of St. Christian service. During the 1950s, the at St. Paul United Church of Christ or for some pomp and circumstance-but not too Paul's third and present building has been Penrickton Center for the Blind was tickets to the Steak Fry on Friday, July 29, much. “Our congregation,” says Drutchas, maintained in the new addition, which organized in the church. In more recent call (313) 291-1221. “chose to hold the dedication on our annu- includes a historic stained glass window al summer picnic weekend when just preserved from a wall that had to be about everyone comes dressed in shorts, removed to create a new entrance. NOTICE OF ELECTION jeans, and tank tops from Friday to Nothing has otherwise changed the interi- City of Romulus, Michigan Sunday.” or of the adjoining sanctuary which has August 2, 2016 Primary Election The Men's Fellowship will begin the been kept traditional, making it a particu- TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS: weekend from 4-8 p.m. Friday with the larly attractive setting for weddings and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 second annual steak fry. A free coffee other special occasions, in addition to a.m. to 8:00 p.m. house with supper and entertainment fol- Sunday morning worship, church officials lows from 7-10 p.m. Saturday night. On said. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices will appear on the ballot: United States Sunday morning, the congregation will St. Paul Church combines a Lutheran Representative in Congress (all districts), State Senator (District 4 - partial term ending gather for a 10 a.m. worship service that and Reformed Christian heritage and was 12/31/2018) *Special Election*, Representative in State Legislature (all districts), County Prosecutor, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Register of Deeds, will include an infant baptism, plus a spe- originally known as “St. Paul Evangelical County Commissioner (District 1-15), Township Offices (Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, cial presentation by children completing a Lutheran Church” and “St. Paul Trustee), Delegates to County Conventions, Judge of 3rd Circuit Court Non-Incumbent (4 week-long “Cave Quest” Vacation Bible Evangelical and Reformed Church.” seats), Judge of District Court - Non-Incumbent: 19th (1 seat), Judges of District Court – Non- th School. However, in 1958 St. Paul, like other con- Incumbent: 36 (2 seats), Detroit City Council At-Large (partial term ending 1/1/2018), After worship there will be a ribbon- gregations of the Evangelical and Taylor Charter Commission (9 seats). The following proposals will appear on the ballot: cutting outdoors and an all-congregation Reformed Church, merged with an associ- WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSALS picture taken in front of the new “Room ation of Congregational Christian church- Proposition P with a View” addition. At noon a full es to form the United Church of Christ. PARKS MILLAGE CONTINUATION lunch and ice cream social will be served The new church's ecumenical vision of all To continue the millage authorized in 2010, shall Wayne County levy this millage at the estimated 2015 rollback rate of .2459 (about 25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for five more years (2016 through 2020) to continue to improve and operate several parks and related facilities, includ- ing Hines Park, Elizabeth Park, Chandler Park, and improvements to municipal parks in the 43 com- PUBLIC NOTICE munities as provided in an implementing ordinance through an annual allocation by commission dis- CITY OF ROMULUS trict of the greater of $50,000 or 15% of the total funds generated from that district, on the condition that, for any year for which this continued levy would be imposed. Wayne County must budget from NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 2, 2016 State Primary other sources an amount equal to its 1995-1996 fiscal year appropriation for parks? This renewal is Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Romulus City Council projected to generate $9,865,514 in 2016. YES [ ] NO [ ] Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI. WAYNE COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY RENEWAL MILLAGE The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be The Wayne County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008 and used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. formed to allow for continuing zoological services for the students, residents and visitors of Wayne County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from the electors to levy a tax on real Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk and personal property to provide revenue to an accredited zoological institution for this purpose. Publish: 07-21-16 RM072116-0073 2.5 x 1.763 Accordingly, as a renewal of the previously approved millage authorization which expires with the 2017 tax levy, to continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall the 0.1 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on all of the taxable property located within the County continue to be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2018 through 2027? It is MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING estimated that if approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately $3,940,066.55 in July 5, 2016 2018. Shall this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ] Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 Full text of the school ballot proposal may be obtained at the office of Wayne County Clerk, The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem Barden. Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 502, Detroit, Michigan, phone: 313-224-6424. Pledge of Allegiance All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election. Roll Call Present: John Barden, Linda Choate, Harry Crout, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio Excused: Kathleen Abdo, Sylvia Makowski. tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be Administrative Officials in Attendance: made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are acces- LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor sible for voters with disabilities. Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk 1, 7 & 10 Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road 1. Moved by Crout, seconded by Roscoe, to accept the agenda as presented. 2 & 4 Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road Motion Carried Unanimously. 3, 8, & 9 Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road 16-298 2A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the 5 Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Street Romulus City Council held on June 27, 2016. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Choate, Crout, Roscoe, Wadsworth. Nays 6 West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee Drive – None. Abstain – Barden. Motion Carried. 3A. Petitioner: None. 11 Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road 4. Chairperson’s Report: 12 Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road 4. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Choate, to accept the Chairperson’s Report. Motion Carried Unanimously. (All located in Romulus, MI) 5. Mayor’s Report: STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964 Mayor Burcroff presented a video of upcoming City events. He thanked the DPW for a fine job of setting up Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act before the fireworks and also the first responders for their emergency management plan. I, Eric R. Sabree, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of June 06, 2016 The mayor also said thank you to the businesses who made donations for the City fireworks display. the total of all voted increases in excess of the tax rate limitation established by Section 6, 16-299 5A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Crout, to concur with the administration and authorize the Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amended, and the years such increas- mayor and clerk to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Wayne County for the Eureka Road Concrete es are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows: Patching project between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads. Motion Carried Unanimously. 16-300 5B. Moved by Choate, seconded by Roscoe, to concur with the administration and authorize the mayor WAYNE COUNTY, Romulus School District and clerk to enter into the construction services MDOT tri-party agreement with ROWE Engineering for the Voted Years Wickham Road improvement project from Merriman to Wick Roads with our local share payout not to exceed Taxing Authority Date of Election Increases Increase Effective $12,264.83. Motion Carried Unanimously. County of Wayne November 3, 2009 1 mill 2019 6A. Clerk’s Report: Clerk Bragg was happy to announce that a new ballot drop box has been installed in front of city hall. The secure Wayne County Jail August 7, 2012 1 mill 2021 box will make it more convenient for voters to drop off their absentee ballots. 16-301 6A1. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth, to approve second reading and final adoption of Wayne County November 6, 2008 1.25 mills 2020 Budget Amendment 15/16-21, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 27, 2016. Community College November 6, 2012 1 mill 2022 Motion Carried Unanimously. 16-302 6A2. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Choate, to approve second reading and final adoption of Budget Amendment 16/17-3, General Fund, which was introduced at the Council meeting of June 27, 2016. Romulus School District May, 2011 18 mills 2021 (non homestead Motion Carried Unanimously. only) 16-303 6A3. Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Crout, to concur with the Property Disposition Committee and August, 2012 5.1314 mills 2017 (homestead only) deny the request from Matthew Wilhide to acquire the north half of city-owned parcel number 80 142 99 0012 November, 2008 .75 mills 2018 006. Motion Carried Unanimously. Eric R. Sabree, Wayne County Treasurer 6B. Treasurer’s Report Dated: June 06, 2016 7. Public Comment: Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to A resident inquired about the City’s procedure of notifying residents when the City has to mow their property. obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. You may vote by absentee ballot if you: 16-304 7A. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Choate, to grant a no-fee permit to Virginia Williams for a block party to be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 3:00 pm. until 8:00 p.m. and to close Abbey Drive and Are unable to attend the polls without assistance; Canterbury Road. Motion Carried Unanimously. Are 60 years of age or older; 8. Unfinished Business: Expect to be absent from your city for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day; Mayor Burcroff explained that residents are notified by certified mail prior to the City mowing their overgrown Are in jail, awaiting arraignment or trial. property and typically the charges are placed on the residents’ tax bills. Have been assigned to work as a precinct inspector in a precinct other than where you are 9. New Business registered; or 10. Communication Are unable to attend the polls because of religious beliefs. 11. Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk Motion Carried Unanimously. 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174 I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on July 5, 2016. 734-942-7540 RM072116-0075 2.5 x 7.462 Publish: 07-21-16 RM072116-0074 2.5 x 13.00 PAGE 4 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN July 21, 2016 BELLEVILLE Annual Belleville ‘Back to School Blitz’ begins The annual community Back Owen Intermediate School and garten through 12th grade stu- Needed this year are items crayons, colored pencils, mark- to School Blitz Nine supply Brent Mikulski, president of the dents in Van Buren, Belleville including number two pencils, ers, composition books, erase drive will begin Aug. 1 in Van Buren Board of Education and Sumpter are eligible for hand sanitizer, hand soap, tips, binders, pencil cases, red, Belleville and continue through are working to coordinate the backpacks if they reside in the Kleenex, scissors, glue blue and black pens and 1-inch Aug. 29. Belleville portion of the collec- household with a parent or stick/glue bottles; wide ruled binders. This year, the committee tion event. guardian. loose leaf paper, graph paper, For information, contact members working on the drive Names of families who might Donations of new supplies dry erase markers; Zip-loc bags; Aren at The Salvation Army, to collect school supplies for be in need of some help prepar- and items will be accepted at Scientific calculators, Scotch [email protected] less fortunate children include ing children to go back to school the Belleville Chamber of tape, Sharpies, staples, USB army.org; Henning, some familiar names in the are being sought by the Commerce, Belleville City Hall, drives, pocket folders, back- [email protected]; community. Paul Henning of the Salvation Army and that regis- Belleville Library and Van packs, note books, compasses Lindsay, alindsay@vanburen- Belleville Area Chamber of tration process for backpacks Buren Public School, on regis- and protractors, yellow high- schools.net or Mikulski, bmikul- Commerce, Andy Lindsay from will begin Aug. 8. All kinder- tration days. lighters, index cards, 24-count [email protected]

PLANNING COMMISSION League of Women Voters forum CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING comments now available on internet NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton Audio tape recording of candidate last week. will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 8, 2016, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed special land use request as pro- forums sponsored by the League of Election information from the organi- vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance: Women Voters of Northwest Wayne zation is also available at VOTE411.org FAMILY FUN CENTER SPECIAL LAND USE - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL FOR A County for both Van Buren and Sumpter which includes the Wayne County COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE ESTABLISHMENT AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 17.02B7 FOR PARCEL NO. Township are now available online, Circuit Court judicial candidates and 138 99 0006 701. Property is located south of Michigan Avenue between Lilley and Morton Taylor Roads. according to a prepared release from the several other classifications and issues Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, organization. that will be on the Aug. 2 primary elec- 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, August 4, 2016, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.

To access the tapes, visit tion ballot. SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman LWVnorthwestwayne.org and go to the Paula Bowman said scheduling of a Publish: Newspaper-July 21, 2016 EC072116-1351 2.5 x 7.987 calendar section. forum including candidates for the Van According to the release from the Buren Public School Board of Education non-partisan group, voter guides with candidates by the League of Women candidate qualifications were delivered Voters is under way and a date will be to the Belleville Area District Library announced.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA AUGUST 11, 2016 Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188.

7:00 P.M.

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Cathryn Colthurst and Greg Greco. Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes: July 14th, 2016 Minutes

General Calendar: 1. Applicant Canton, MI (Morton Taylor and Ford) LLC and Project Representative, Dan Uebelhor, Insite Real Estate, for property located at 43480 Ford Road, on the west side of Morton Taylor between Ford Road and Westminister Way, appealing Article 6A.22.4a.4 Master Sign Plans Design Requirements for Sign Types Only Permitted as Part of a Master Sign Plan. Parcel ID 040-99-0006-710 (Building)

2. Applicant and Project Representative, Eric Ansara for the property located at 50174 Heron Court in the Hampton Ridge South Subdivision appealing Section 2.09.3(a) Yard and Bulk Regulations, Projections into Required Yards. Parcel ID 024-01-0011-000 (Building)

3. Applicant and Project Representative, George Helms, Advance Engineering Co. for the property located at 7505 Baron Drive, on the west side of Baron Drive appealing Section 78 - 131 (1) Zoning District Restrictions in an Industrial Zoned Districts (LI, GI). Parcel ID 008-99-0002-701 (Building)

Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260. Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice. A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org EC072116-1353 2.5 x 5.05 PLANNING COMMISSION CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 8, 2016, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 8, 2016, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Ordinance: Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, MICHIGAN, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 8.00 - AMENDING THE DISTRICT BOUND- JOHN C. LASKO TRUST MINOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) - CONSIDER REQUEST TO ESTAB- ARIES ON THE ZONING MAP AS FOLLOWS; LISH A PDD AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 27.04 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL NO(S). 109 99 0002 723 (2050 CANTON CENTER S.) 109 99 0004 702 (2146 CANTON CENTER S). Property is located south of Palmer PNC BANK REZONING - CONSIDER REQUEST TO REZONE PARCEL NO. 133 02 0073 001(44520 MICHIGAN Road and west of Canton Center Road. AVENUE) FROM O-1, OFFICE TO C-3 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL. Property is located on the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Sheldon Road. Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, August 4, 2016, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review. Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, August 4, 2016 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review. SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman Publish: Newspaper-July 21, 2016 EC072116-1356 2.5 x 8.532 SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman Publish: Newspaper--July 21, 2016 EC072116-1352 2.5 x 8.764 July 21, 2016 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 5 CANTON Command officials retire from Canton police, fire Canton Township Deputy Coordinator for the department. rank of captain and Battalion Police Chief Debra Newsome Newsome is credited with estab- Chief in 2013. Stevens received and Battalion Fire Chief Wendy lishing the department Sex her paramedic license after suc- Stevens have both announced Offender Tracking Program and cessfully completing an intense their retirements from their the Child Abuse Task Force. As a course provided to Canton fire- respective departments. patrol shift commander, she was fighters in 1999, the year the Newsome was hired by the responsible for the daily opera- department converted its emer- police department in 1991 as a tion of road patrol shifts, while gency medical service from patrol officer. She was promoted also assuming on-going adminis- Basic to Advanced Life Support. to the rank of sergeant in 2002, trative tasks and projects. In her Stevens is a recent graduate of lieutenant in 2009 and deputy current role as deputy chief, the Eastern Michigan chief in 2013. Newsome earned Newsome has supervised the University's Fire Staff & her bachelor's degree from the Staff Operations Division con- Command School. Throughout University of Detroit and is also sisting of the Detective Bureau, her career, Stevens has provided a graduate of the Eastern Ordinance Enforcement Unit, exceptional firefighting and Michigan University Police Staff Special Services, and emergency medical service to & Command School. Early on as Department Training. Most the community, officials said. a police officer, Newsome par- recently, Newsome is credited She was an active participant on ticipated in numerous special as liaison for the new partner- the department Awards units including DARE, the bicy- ship with First Step, a domestic Committee and Apparatus cle unit, and department violence advocacy program. Committee, and is credited with instructor. She also spent time Stevens was hired by the initiating the newly-formed serving as a detective and as the department in 1992 as a fire- department Honor Guard. In On the job Community Relations fighter and was promoted to the her role as battalion chief, The Canton Police Department welcomed its newest police offi- Stevens ran the daily operation cer, Gregory Warnecke, right, to the department last Monday, of her assigned shift comprising when he took his oath of office with his family in attendance. All 18 Firefighter/ Paramedics new police officers in Canton are required to successfully com- responding to emergency calls plete a 16-week instructor-led field training program, prior to working on their own. This program is designed to orientate and for service from three fire sta- develop recruit officers, maximizing their potential and providing tions. She was also responsible them with the tools necessary to successfully make the transition for the development of subordi- into their new position as a Canton police officer, according to nate personnel and a new Deputy Chief Scott Hilden, pictured at right. employee training program. Stevens is both the first female firefighter hired in Canton, as well as the first to Rally on Ridge planned achieve retirement status. “The Public Safety The third annual Rally on lawn games and children's activi- Department is losing two valu- Ridge at Preservation Park is ties at Cherry Hill School. able members of the organiza- planned for 6:30-8:30 p.m. July Entertainment is sponsored this tion this month,” said Public 26. year by the Regner Group of Safety Director Joshua Meier. The event is an evening of Edward Jones. “Deb and Wendy both made sig- food, fun, music and entertain- Preservation Park is located nificant contributions to the ment to benefit the Canton at 500 N. Ridge Road. This year's organization and to the Canton Farmers Market. entertainment is sponsored by Deputy Police Chief Battalion Fire Chief community. Their presence will Several popular gourmet food the Regner Group of Edward Debra Newsome Wendy Stevens be notably missed.” trucks along with live music and Jones. PAGE 6 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN July 21, 2016 PLYMOUTH Michigan Philharmonic season concerts planned The award-winning Michigan “Beethoven & Blue Jeans” featuring Philharmonic, under the direction of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony paired Conductor Nan Washburn, has planned with a world premiere of a new flute con- the 71st season full of epic musical drama, certo by Katherine Hoover featuring amazing pops and a ukulele concerto, Michigan native, Amy Porter. noted Executive Director Beth Stewart. “Our annual Philharmonic Phright In addition to an exciting artistic line Night is back to haunt the hallways of the up is a musical nod to women composers, Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex both historic and contemporary, who have (PARC) with a Halloween pops concert brought breadth and depth to the compo- featuring scary classics and popular sition of classical music, she added. movie music along with a little “From 19th century composers like Ghostbuster action,” she said. Louise Farranc and Amy Beach to early “Uke Can't Be Serious” brings ukulele 20th century groundbreakers like Julia master Jim Beloff to Michigan with a crazy New Year 2017 and Valentine's Day will anniversary. Perry, women composers have played a good Ukulele Concerto uke won't want to see Couch Potato POPS with a concert full It's a big musical party in April as the huge role in moving classical composition miss in November, then plan to jumpstart of classic and contemporary TV themes Michigan Phil invites instrumental friends forward while receiving little recognition. your holidays in beautiful downtown from M*A*S*H to Downton Abbey, The from the Plymouth Community Band to Contemporary composers Katherine Plymouth with the popular, family-friendly Simpsons, Band of Brothers and Game of join the orchestra for a “PHIL-palooza”. Hoover, Judith Shatin and Alice Gomez Holiday Pops with the Phil at the Penn Thrones . This concert for the whole family features will be on hand to celebrate their music Theatre in December,” she added. In March, the Michigan Philharmonic music from Peter and the Wolf to Star with the Michigan Philharmonic this sea- Miniature Masterpieces featuring the will perform A Touch of the Irish featuring Wars - with a whole lot more in-between son,” Stewart said in a prepared state- Michigan Phil Principal players perform- Michigan Phil Concertmaster Joe Deller For tickets and information, visit ment. ing chamber works in the beautiful chapel along with Amy Beach's extraordinary www.michiganphil.org or call (734) 451- This new season opens with at St. John's in Plymouth will ring in the Gaelic Symphony in honor of her 150th 2112. United Way begins annual school supply drive It may seem like summer United Way office, 960 W. Ann pens, glue sticks, Elmer's glue, accepting new socks and under- For more information, visit vacation just started, but local Arbor Trail, Ste 2, Plymouth. scissors with rounded edges, wear in all sizes to be distributed www.plymouthunitedway.org or stores are already shifting into Items can be dropped off from pink erasers, rulers, one-subject to children. The items will be contact Randi Williams at (734) back to school mode. Plymouth 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday wide ruled notebooks, composi- donated to the Plymouth-Canton 453-6879 x7. Community United Way is no dif- through Thursday and from 7:45 tion books, 1-inch, three-ring Community Schools Clothing Serving the Plymouth, Canton ferent. The official Back to a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Friday. binders, wide-ruled loose leaf Bank. and Western Wayne County area School Supply Drive began last Items needed include: pen- filler paper, pocket folders, sup- United Way representatives since 1944, Plymouth Community week and will continue through cils, colored pencils, 24-count ply boxes and bags and back- are available to help coordinate United Way addresses human Aug. 12. New school supplies and crayons, markers, yellow high- packs. drives within groups, religious service needs of individuals and backpacks can be donated at the lighters, red, black and blue United Way will also be outreach groups or businesses. families.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH Blood drive is planned LEGAL NOTICE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION An American Red Cross Blood Drive is For more information or to schedule an TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 planned from 10 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. July appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org Notice is hereby given that a primary election will be held in the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, on 28 on the second floor of Plymouth City http://www.redcrossblood.org/ Enter spon- Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., at which time candidates of the Democratic Party, Hall, 201 South Main St. in Plymouth. sor code, PCH or call (313) 549-7052 Republican Party, Non-Partisan section and Proposal section will be elected or nominated.

One pint of blood can save up to three For donor eligibility questions, call Partisan Section: Please note: There are two party sections on the ballot: Republican Party and Democratic Party. Select the party lives, organizers said. (866) 236-3276. section of your choice. You may vote in one party section only; you cannot “split your ticket.” If you vote in more than one party section, your partisan ballot will be rejected.

Representative in Congress – 11th District Representative in State Legislature – 20th District County Prosecuting Attorney County Sheriff County Clerk County Treasurer County Register of Deeds County Commissioner – 10th District Township Supervisor Township Clerk Township Treasurer Township Trustee Delegate to County Convention

Non- Partisan Section:

Judge of the Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit – Non-Incumbent Position

Proposal Section:

Proposition P – Parks Millage Continuation

To continue the millage authorized in 2010, shall Wayne County levy this millage at the estimated 2015 rollback rate of .2459 (about 25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for five more years (2016 through 2020) to continue to improve and operate sev- eral parks and related facilities, including Hines Park, Elizabeth Park, Chandler Park, and improvements to municipal parks in the 43 communities as provided in an implementing ordinance through an annual allocation by commission district of the greater of $50,000 or 15% of the total funds generated from that district, on the condition that, for any year for which this continued levy would be imposed, Wayne County must budget from other sources an amount equal to its 1995-1996 fiscal year appropriation for parks? This renewal is projected to generate $9,865,514 in 2016.

Wayne County Zoological Authority Renewal Millage

The Wayne County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008 and formed to allow for continuing zoological services for the students, residents, and visitors of Wayne County. The law allows the Authority to seek authoriza- tion from the electors to levy a tax on real and personal property to provide revenue to an accredited zoological institution for this purpose, Accordingly, as a renewal of the previously approved millage authorization which expires with the 2017 tax levy, to continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall the 0.1 mil (10 cents per $1,000 of tax- able value on all of the taxable property located within the County continue to be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2018 through 2027? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately $3,940,066.55 in 2018.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH POLLING LOCATIONS ARE:

Precinct 1 St. Kenneth’s Catholic Church 14951 N Haggerty Rd Precinct 2 Friendship Station 42375 Schoolcraft Rd Precinct 3 Township Hall 9955 N Haggerty Rd Precinct 4 Starkweather Academy at Fiegel 39750 Joy Rd Precinct 5 Isbister Elementary School 9300 Canton Center Rd Precinct 6 West Middle School 44401 W Ann Arbor Trl Precinct 7 Church of the Nazarene 45801 Ann Arbor Rd W Precinct 8 Praise Baptist Church 45000 N Territorial Rd Precinct 9 Living Word Church 46500 N Territorial Rd Precinct 10 NorthRidge Church 49555 N Territorial Rd Precinct 11 Risen Christ Lutheran Church 46250 Ann Arbor Rd W Precinct 12 Pioneer Middle School 46081 Ann Arbor Rd W

Applications for Absentee ballots may be obtained during regular business hours, which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Clerk’s Office, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth MI 48170.

On Saturday, July 30, 2016 the Clerk’s Office will be open; 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to issue Absentee ballots to qualified voters in person.

On Monday, August 1, 2016 qualified voters may be issued an Absentee ballot in person, and shall vote them in the Clerk’s Offices until 4:00 p.m.

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Township Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER’S STATEMENT: I, Eric R. Sabree, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby cer- tify that, as of June 6, 2016 the total of all voted increases in excess of the tax rate limitation established by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amended, and the years such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows:

WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County, Michigan Township of Plymouth

Taxing Authorities Date of Election Voted Increases Year Increase Effective

County of Wayne 11/03/2009 1 mill 2019 Wayne County Jail 08/07/2012 1 mill 2021

SCHOOL DISTRICT Plymouth- Canton Community Schools: 08/05/2014 18 mills 2024 (non homestead)

Nancy Conzelman, Clerk Charter Township of Plymouth

Publish: June 21, 2016 PT072116-0076 2.5 x 12.147 July 21, 2016 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 7

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township WAYNE of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of the ADA.

Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.

The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Publish: 7/21/2016 EC072116-1350 2.5 x 4.72

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ELECTION NOTICE

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Charter Township of Canton, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be Warrior of the Day held in the Charter Township of Canton on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) recognized Petty Officer 3rd Class following: Samantha R. Martin of Wayne as the ship Warrior of the Day, June 13. Martin is a Please take notice that the voters of Canton Township will be voting on the following: 2013 Wayne Memorial High School graduate and has served in the Navy for two Representative in Congress years as a dental technician. The title is awarded to sailors demonstrating superi- State Representative (20th & 21st Districts) or performance in the line of duty. The Warrior of the Day is hand-selected from County Prosecutor County Sheriff more than 3,000 sailors and recognized by Commanding Officer Capt. Ryan B. County Clerk Scholl. In her one year and six months onboard, Martin demonstrated extraordi- County Treasurer nary proficiency assisting in 526 dental procedures. These efforts directly con- County Register of Deeds County Commissioner (10th District) tributed to the ship dental readiness percentage of 99.47 percent, the highest in Township Supervisor the entire fleet. Martin aspires to obtain milestone qualifications-enlisted air war- Township Clerk fare specialist. Township Treasurer Township Trustees Delegate to County Convention Judge of Circuit Court 3rd Circuit (Non-Incumbent)

and to vote on the following proposals: Senior programs offered Proposal P Parks Millage Continuation The Wayne Senior Services is offering Beaumont Health, , Ford Motor Co. Fund To continue the millage authorized in 2010, shall Wayne County levy this millage at the estimated 2015 rollback rate of .2459 (about 25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for five more years (2016 through 2020) to continue to improve and operate sev- several services during the month of July. and Gleaners Food Bank. eral parks and related facilities, including Hines Park, Elizabeth Park, Chandler Park, and improvements to municipal parks in A trip to historic Howell is planned for A trip to Amish Acres, Arts and Crafts the 43 communities as provided in an implementing ordinance through an annual allocation by commission district of the greater of $50,000 or 15% of the total funds generated from that district, on the condition that, for any year for which this continued levy July 28. For the $60 fee, travelers will visit Festival is planned for Saturday, Aug. 6 at would be imposed, Wayne County must budget from other sources an amount equal to its 1995-1996 fiscal year appropriation the Livingston Antique Outlet, have lunch a cost of $70. for parks? This renewal is projected to generate $9,865,514 in 2016. ______Yes ______No at Diamonds Steak & Seafood. Tour the The event is one of the premier arts Wayne County Zoological Authority Renewal Millage Howell Opera House and have time to and crafts fairs in America and was The Wayne County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008 and formed to allow for continuing shop in downtown Howell. among the American Bus Association Top zoological services for the students, residents, and visitors of Wayne County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization A free six week cooking for diabetics 100 Events in North America, seven times from the electors to levy a tax on real and personal property to provide revenue to an accredited zoological institution for this purpose. Accordingly, as a renewal of the previously approved millage authorization which expires with the 2017 tax levy, to workshop will take place from noon until of the last 9 years. Transportation, admis- continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall the 0.1 mill (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable 2 p.m. beginning Aug. 3. sion and a lunch voucher will be includ- value) on all of the taxable property located within the County continue to be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2018 through 2027? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately $3,940,066.55 in This is an opportunity to learn about ed. 2018. Shall this proposal be adopted? ______Yes ______No shopping, cooking, reading labels, in an For further information, call Nancy STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964 effort to improve knowledge about dia- Wojewski-Noel at the Wayne Senior Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act betes. Students will participate in making Services Office, (734) 721-7460. I, Eric R. Sabree, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of June 06, 2016 the total of all voted increas- a dish during the class, and then receive The HYPE Recreation Center and es in excess of the tax rate limitation established by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amend- the food necessary to duplicate the recipe Senior Services office is located at 4635 ed, and the years such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows: WAYNE COUNTY at home. Call 1-800-543-WELL (9355) to Howe Road in Wayne. Hours are 9:30 a.m. Wayne County, Michigan register. This series is sponsored by until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Township of Canton Taxing Authorities Date of Election Voted Increases Years Increase Effective Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – July 12, 2016 County of Wayne November 3, 2009 1 mill 2019 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Wayne County Jail August 7, 2012 1 mill 2021 Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman,Williams Members Absent: Yack Staff Present: Kristen Thomas Staff Absent: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull, Kristin Wayne County November 6, 2008 1.25 mills 2020 Kolb Adoption of Agenda Motion by Bennett, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all Comm. College November 6, 2012 1 mill 2022 members present. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve the Board Minutes of June 28, 2016 as presented. Motion carried by all members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments: George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, asked Supervisor LaJoy the date of the starting of the paving project in Forestbrook #1. Mr. Miller commented, road SCHOOL DISTRICTS work was occurring at Sheldon and Cherry Hill, he asked to know who is responsible for the restoration work? Payment of Bills Motion by McLaughlin, supported by Sneideman to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried by all members present. PUBLIC HEARING: PH-1: Public Hearing for Consideration of a New “Class C License” for WNC of Ann Plymouth-Canton August 5, 2014 18 mills 2024 (non-homestead only) Arbor, LLC, DBA Wine and Canvas of Ann Arbor located at 44730 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Community Schools Township, Wayne County. (Clerk) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to open the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. to con- sider the request for a new “Class C License” to be located at 44730 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Van Buren Township August, 2011 18 mills 2016 (non-homestead only) Wayne County, for WNC of Ann Arbor, LLC, DBA Wine and Canvas of Ann Arbor. Motion carried by all members present. Mr. School District Darian Moore, 4022 Bruton Ave, Canton Mi. asked what is the cost for a Wine and Canvas event? Mr. Tony Scott, founder of Wine and Canvass, indicated the Adults fee is $35.00 and the Child fee is $20.00. Any wine or beer product is an additional cost. Wayne-Westland May, 2010 18 mills 2025 (non-homestead only) Children’s events are called Cookies and Canvas, the cookies are provided. There were no other public comments. Motion by Community Schools February, 2012 .9922 mills 2022 Anthony, supported by Williams to close the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. to consider the request for a new “Class C License” to be located at 44730 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne County, for WNC of Ann Arbor, LLC, DBA Wine and Canvas of Ann Arbor. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to approve CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON the request for a new “Class C License” to be located at 44730 Ford Road, Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township, Wayne PRECINCT NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS County, for WNC of Ann Arbor, LLC, DBA Wine and Canvas of Ann Arbor. Motion carried by all members present. PH-2: Public Hearing – Consider IFT Certificate for Marimba Auto (Supv) Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to open the Listed below are the polling locations for the Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Primary Election, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. to consider the request for IFT Certificate for Marimba Auto. Motion carried by all members pres- 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting: ent. Mr. Anurag Bajaj, President of Marimba, indicated they were consolidating the company at the Canton Township location. They are building an eight million dollar building, 89,000 square feet and bringing 12 full time employees. Trustee Williams Precinct No. Name of Facility Address asked what type of jobs were these? Mr. Bajaj indicated they were professional personnel. There were no other public comments. 1 & 23 Discovery Middle School 45083 Hanford Rd Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to close the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m. to consider the request for IFT Certificate 2 Connection Church 3855 S. Sheldon Rd for Marimba Auto. Motion carried by all members present. Motion by Bennett, supported by Sneideman to approve the request 3, 10, 21 St. John Neumann Church 44800 Warren Rd for IFT Certificate for Marimba Auto and adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLU- 4 & 13 Miller Elementary School 43721 Hanford Rd TION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON APPROVING APPLICATION OF MARIM- 5 & 31 Crescent Academy 40440 Palmer Rd BA AUTO LLC INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, pur- 6 & 32 Life Church 7001 N. Haggerty Rd suant to P.A. 198 of 1974, M.C.L. 207.551 et seq., after a duly noticed public hearing held on August 13, 2008 this Canton Board 7 & 8 Salem High School 46181 Joy Rd of Trustees by resolution established the Marimba Industrial Development District; and WHEREAS, the Charter Township of 9 & 34 Eriksson Elementary School 1275 N. Haggerty Rd Canton approved an application from Marimba Auto requesting an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for real property 11 & 19 Tonda Elementary School 46501 Warren Rd investments located at 41150 Van Born Road; and WHEREAS, Marimba Auto has filed an application for an Industrial Facilities 12 & 14 Hulsing Elementary School 8055 Fleet St Exemption Certificate with respect to real property in the amount of $8,348,742 located within the Marimba Industrial 15 Walker-Winter Elementary School 39932 Michigan Ave Development; and WHEREAS, before acting on said application, the Charter Township of Canton held a hearing on July 12, 16 & 17 Bentley Elementary School 1100 S. Sheldon Rd 2016 at the Canton Administration Building, in Canton, at 7 p.m., at which hearing the applicant, the Assessor and a representa- 18 & 29 Field Elementary School 1000 S. Haggerty Rd tive of the affected taxing units were given written notice and were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and 20 Township Fire Station No. 1 1100 S. Canton Center Rd WHEREAS, Marimba Auto has substantially met all the requirements under Public Act 198 of 1974 for the Industrial Facilities 22 Hoben Elementary School 44680 Saltz Rd Exemption Certificate; and WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt from ad valorem taxes within 24 & 25 Canton High School 8415 N. Canton Center Rd the Charter Township of Canton, after granting this certificate, will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV of 26, 27, 36 & 40 Summit on the Park 46000 Summit Parkway the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the 28 Canton Township DPW Yard 4847 S. Sheldon Rd Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton that: The Canton Board of Trustees finds and determines that the granting 30 Mettetal Airport 8550 N. Lilley Rd of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate considered together with the aggregate amount of certificates previously grant- 33 & 37 Dodson Elementary School 205 N. Beck Rd ed and currently in force under Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974 and Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1978, shall not 35 Canton Human Services Center 50430 School House Rd have the effect of substantially impeding the operation of Charter Township of Canton, or impairing the financial sound- 38 Historic Cherry Hill School 50440 Cherry Hill Rd ness of a taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in Charter Township of Canton. The application from Marimba 39 Plymouth High School 8400 N. Beck Rd Auto for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, with respect to the following described parcel of real property situated 41 & 42 Workman Elementary School 250 N. Denton Rd within the Marimba Industrial Development District to wit: Legal Description: 36JJ2 WEST 15.82 ACRES LYING WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF HWY I 275 OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL THAT PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF SEC 36 The Office of the Township Clerk, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE N AND S 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION DISTANT N 0D 12M 20SEC Saturday, July 30, 2016 for obtaining and casting absentee ballots. Qualified voters must appear in person to receive a ballot. E 60.0 FT FROM THE S 1/4 CORNER OF SEC 36 AND PROCEEDING TH N 89D 46M 30SEC W ALONG THE N LINE OF On Monday, August 1, 2016, those requesting an absentee ballot must appear in person at the Clerk's Office no later VAN BORN RD 1970.38 FT TH N 1D 42M 20SEC W 1102.06 FT TO THE SLY LINE OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RR than 4:00 p.m. Emergency absentee ballots ONLY will be issued on Election Day, August 2, 2016. RIGHT OF WAY TH N 79D 24M 35SEC E ALONG SAID SLY LINE 2043.29 FT TO THE N AND S 1/4 LINE OF SEC 36 TH To obtain election instructions in an alternative format (audio or Braille), contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120 S 0D 12M 20SEC W ALONG SAID LINE 1484.86 FT TO THE POB 15.82 ACRES Parcel #: 143-99-0020-000 be and the same prior to Election Day. is hereby approved. 3. The Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate when issued shall be and remain in force and effect for a If you are unsure of your voting location, please refer to your voter registration card, check the Clerk's voting page period of 10 years in accordance with Township requirements and applicable statutory provisions found in M.C.L. et seq. CON- on Canton's Website at www.canton-mi.org/clerk/voting.aspx, or call the Clerk's office at 734-394-5120. SENT CALENDAR: Item C-1. Resolution Approving The Senior Alliance 2017-2019 Multi-Year Plan. (Supv) Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the following resolution. Motion carried by all members present. RESOLUTION Terry G. Bennett, Clerk OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON APPROVING THE SENIOR ALLIANCE 2017- 2019 MULTI-YEAR PLAN FOR AGING SERVICES Whereas, The Canton Board of Trustees recognizes the role of The Publish: July 21, 2016 Senior Alliance as the state designated Area Agency on Aging for Southern and Western Wayne County to be responsible for EC072116-1355 2.5 x 13.986 planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and managing a comprehensive organized service delivery system of services for older adults and caregivers, and Whereas, the 34 communities of Southern and Western Wayne County, including Canton Township, comprises the Planning and Service Area to the agency’s governing body, and Whereas, the communities of the Southern and Western Wayne County, including Canton Township, appoint members of the Senior Alliance’s Board of Directors through the Downriver Community Conference and the Conference of Western Wayne, and Whereas, the Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA) require local Area Agencies on Aging to request approvals of their Multi-Year Plan from their local governments, and Whereas, the Senior Alliance has submitted the plan to Canton Township in accordance with federal and state laws, and Whereas, Canton Township has received and reviewed the 2017-2019 Multi-Year Plan for the planning services area (PSA) 1-C, and Whereas, The Senior Alliance has held three public hearings and collected public input surveys for client, care- giver, and service provider population feedback which contributed to the development of the 2017-2019 Multi-Year Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Canton Board of Trustees does hereby approve The Senior Alliance 2017-2019 Multi-Year Plan as presented to Canton Township. APPROVED AND ADOPTED, by Canton Township Board of Trustees on July 12, 2016. Motion by: Bennett, Second by: McLaughlin Ayes: Anthony, Bennett, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Sneideman, Williams Absent: Yack 7-13-2016 GENERAL CALENDAR: No Items ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: Concerts in the Park on Thursday night. Jazz Concert in the DDA of Friday evenings. ADJOURN: Motion by Bennett, supported by Williams to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Terry G. Bennett, Clerk Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394-5120, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. EC072116-1354 2.5 x 9.678 PAGE 8 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN July 21, 2016 WESTLAND Gracin to headline Blues, Brews & BBQ A wide selection of professional barbeque specialists, specialty categories, such as ribs, chicken, pork and a long list of amateur grillers and hometown American brisket. Registration for the All American BBQ Idol contestant Josh Gracin will join the growing roster of Throwdown is $30 and more information and registration participants and well-known entertainers at the 6th is available at www.cityofwestland.com. Annual Westland Blues, Brews and BBQ this year. As a part of the City of Westland 50th Anniversary The event, which draws a large crowd from throughout Celebration, the Blues, Brews and BBQ event will close the area, will begin at 5 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Thomas H. with the largest fireworks display in city history starting Brown Central City Park. Along with talented musicians, at 10 p.m. Saturday. All American BBQ and a selection of Michigan craft “This is the 6th year for Blues, Brews and BBQ and it beers, the event will feature professional pit masters, the just continues to get bigger and better each year,” com- traditional BBQ competition and free shuttle buses. mented Mayor William R. Wild. “In addition to being a Proceeds from the event help support several civic fun way to spend an August weekend, the goal of the and charitable groups in the city and during the past five event is the fundraising generated through food, beverage years the event has generated nearly $150,000 which has and swag sales that will benefit a number of Westland gone back into the community in services and scholar- charities including the Goodfellows, the Westland ships for students. Community Foundation and the Westland Historical This year, the event is planned from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Society. Proceeds from this event benefit local civic Aug. 5, and from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. organizations to support their charitable work locally in Parking will be free at the 18th District Court, John Glenn Westland. To date, this event has raised and given back to High School, the William D. Ford Career Technical the community over $150,000.” Center on Marquette and at the Westland Friendship Wild said more information and updates are available Josh Gracin Center, located at 1119 Newburgh Road. Free shuttle at the above listed website or by calling the Brews and buses will be provided from the Marquette Road and appear Friday night. Dirty Basement Blues will take to BBQ hotline at (734)793-9333. Friendship Center locations from 7-10 p.m. Friday and the stage at 5:30 p.m. followed by Kenny Parker and Jim “A big thank you to this year's sponsors for making The from 3-11 p.m. Saturday. McCarty from 7 to 8 p.m. and then Lil' Ed and the Blues 2016 Blues, Brews and BBQ event possible,” Wild said. This year, professional pit masters Hill Billy Bone Imperials will entertain from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Those sponsors this year include: Ritter GIS; Wayne BBQ, Heaven on a Roll, Stick a Pig In It, Harold Ole The entertainment continues beginning at noon County Community College District; North Brothers Daddy BBQ, Smoke Ring BBQ and Uncle Bebe's BBQ Saturday when the Jeff Hoagland Band will perform. Ford; Gordon Chevrolet; Michigan Chiropractic will join the fun, offering their on-site, slow cooked, Roadside Rick and the Breakdowns will perform from 2- Specialist; Parkside Dental; Westland Car Care; Garden authentic BBQ. They will be joined by returning local 3:30 p.m. followed by Detroit Blues Legends with the Boa City Hospital; Midwestern Sanitation Inc.; Delta Dental; favorites Famous Dave's, Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn Constrictors from 4-6 p.m. Thornetta Davis takes the stage Windstream; Comerica Bank; Retirement Plan Advisors; Steakhouse. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ETNA Supply; Whitty Protective Services; Westland In addition, there will be Harvest Kettle Corn, Detroit The final act is the highly-anticipated return of Police Lts & Sgts Assoc.; Independent Carpet One; Mini Donut and Lemonade, Heavenly Hot Dog and On Westland hometown American Idol finalist Josh Gracin Comcast; Zeal Credit Union; Michigan Humane Society; the Border to treat visitors' taste buds. As in previous who will perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Fausone Bohn, LLP; Synergy Environmental; Marquette years, the event will also feature a wide selection of Also set for Saturday, Aug. 6, is the All American BBQ House; Universal Learning Academy; Jack Demmer Michigan craft beers, and soft drinks. New this year will Throwdown, presented by the Westland Area Jaycees. Ford; Actron Integrated Security Systems Inc.; be the addition of a wine selection. The judges will crown the Westland BBQ Champion in Bendzinski & Co.; Denha Properties; Harder Home Some of the most notable Blues acts in the area will both the professional and amateur divisions and different Improvement and Laurencelle Properties. School board closes Tinkham alternative center Adult education for those older than 19 John Albrecht. He explained that building Tinkham reduces a service in the school trict has lost about $12 million and all pro- has been eliminated by a unanimous vote maintenance and repair issues including a district, particularly to adult education but grams had to be examined to consider their of the members of the Wayne Westland new roof and repairs or replacement of the that the district needed to competitive with viability. “We have to make the tough deci- Community Schools Board of Education. boiler and air conditioning system. staffing wages and control personnel sions up here. It's the best option we have,” The board members also voted to close Albrecht said that the infrastructure at turnover. said board treasurer Charles “Trav” Tinkham Alternative High School. Tinkham had been a concern for some Several Tinkham students in the audi- Griffin. Griffin said that the primary The closing has been under discussion time. He said that he and Superintendent ence at the meeting last month when board responsibility of the board and district is K- by the district administration and board of Schools Michele Harmala explained members made the decision expressed 12 education. members since May when the necessity of that monetary limits on adult education their disappointment in the closing of the Harmala noted that the collaboration of closing the alternative high school was pre- funding from the state wouldn't help the school as did some educators at the facility. the board members in the decision to close sented to the board by Assistant issue. Board members expressed their reluc- the alternative school was critical to the Superintendent of Educational Services Harmala said the proposal to close tance in the decision but noted that the dis- district.

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Call 734-467-1900 to place your classified ad or email [email protected]. July 21, 2016 ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGAN PAGE 9 NORTHVILLE Tipping Point presents American Wee Pie Meet Zed, a middle-aged text- he finds a sweet victory in a sec- matinees at 3 p.m. Saturday and book editor who finds himself ond chance at life. It is very encouraging 2 p.m. Sunday. There will be one back in his sleepy, Midwestern “I think audiences will find a ” special Wednesday matinee for hometown of Gardensend to tidy lot of inspiration from American to anyone who feels like each of the six productions. up his deceased mother's affairs. Wee Pie. It is very encouraging there may be something Ticket prices range from $22 to On his way to his mother's house, to anyone who feels like there $35. he inadvertently steps into may be something more out more out there for them. Tipping Point Theatre is oncoming traffic. He's pulled there for them” said director, located at 361 E. Cady St. in from harm's way by Linz, a long James R. Kuhl. “My favorite part downtown Northville, just one ago forgotten high school class- of this production is how inher- connection with the loss of a This activity is supported, in block off of Main Street. mate. This chance encounter ently quirky it is. Lisa Dillman loved one or stagnation at work. part, by an award from the The box office is open from 10 makes him re-think his big city has written a very colorful fun- But like peanut butter and Michigan Council For Arts and a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday job, setting him off on a culinary house comedy about a man who bacon, it's a combo that works Cultural Affairs and the National through Friday and 90 minutes and personal journey. He agrees is dealing with a lot of rainy day really well together even though Endowment for the Arts. prior to performances. For tick- to join her and French baker kind of issues. I don't think we you wouldn't think it would mix.” Tipping Point Theatre per- ets or more information, call husband, Pableau, in their gour- naturally think about cupcakes American Wee-Pie runs formances begin at 8 p.m. (248) 347-0003 or visit www.tip- met cupcake emporium, where and eccentric French bakers in through Aug. 21. Thursday through Saturday, with pingpointtheatre.com. Absentee ballots available next Saturday Northville City Hall will be Clerk Dianna Massa. and before 4 p.m. on Election ballots. Any mailed absent voter jail awaiting arraignment or trial; open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on When an emergency, such as a Day, she added. ballot must be physically unable to go to the polls due to Saturday, July 30, to process sudden illness or family death, The last day to vote by absent received in the clerk's office by religious reasons or appointed to absentee voter ballot requests. prevents a registered voter from voter ballot is 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. that date rather than postmarked work as an election inspector out- “Voters applying for a state going to the polls on Election Day, 1. The ballot must be voted at city by that date. side their precinct of residence. primary absent voter ballot may that registered voter may request hall. Residents of Northville can Those who register to vote for also apply for a general election an emergency absent voter ballot. The signed and sealed absent request an absent voter ballot if the first time by mail must vote in absent voter ballot using the The request must be submitted voter ballot must be returned to they meet one of the following six person at the next election they same application form. I encour- after the regular absent voter bal- city hall no later than 8 p.m. statutory reasons: age 60 years participate in before they are eli- age voters to consider voting by lot deadline has passed (the Tuesday, Aug. 2 or it will not be old or older; unable to vote with- gible to vote by mail, unless the absent voter ballot for the general emergency must have made it counted, Massa explained. This out assistance at the polls; will be individual is 60 years or older, election,” said City of Northville impossible to meet that deadline) includes military and overseas out of town on Election Day; in disabled or overseas. Salute to Summer veterans’ benefit set for July 30 Salute to Summer, a benefit vides an opportunity for social until 9 p.m. on Friday include Julie Begoski from Good Karma rock camp with Broughton for Michigan Veterans, is interaction with other veterans the merchants all-day Sidewalk and from 11 a.m. until noon, a Music; from 5-6 p.m. the Livonia planned for July 29 and 30 in who may be facing the same Sale and from 7-9 p.m. there Zumba class with instructors Civic Choir will entertain and at downtown Northville, hosted by issues of reintegrating into civil- will be music by the Sean Riley from Fitness Motivators is 5 p.m. the Eagles will serve a the Northville Central Business ian life and Band. planned. benefit seafood dinner at the Association. Music 4 Vets, a non-tradition- On Saturday, July 30, events At noon, children's activities Northville Eagles Lodge. Meals The events will help fund al therapy, is an easy, effective are planned from 9 a.m. until 9 will begin with photos with pets, will be served while food sup- veterans' programs including method of addressing emotion- p.m. a martial arts demonstration plies last. Walleye for Warriors, which al issues of veterans. From 9 to 11 a.m. there will and cookie decorating until 2 At 8 p.m. there will be danc- offers free fishing, food and There will be food trucks on be a pancake breakfast in p.m. ing to a live band at the camaraderie among veterans as site and music both days, organ- Northville Square; from 10 to 11 At 2 p.m., Swing Fusion will Northville Eagles. an expression of gratitude for izers said. a.m. there will be a Yoga present swing dancing and from For more information, visit their service. The fishing pro- Events planned from 10 a.m. demonstration and class with 3-5 p.m. there will be a summer www.downtownnorthville.com. 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Romulus concerts continue at 1258 Biddle Ave. in Wyandotte. sion after his talk, as well as opportunity Campaign information will not be per- The Romulus Downtown Development Registration which includes a conti- to purchase his book and have it signed. mitted at the meetings, officials said. Authority (DDA) will continue the free nental breakfast and building tours will One lucky attendee will win a raffle for a summer music series, "Sounds in begin at 10 a.m. in Plymouth and the ride free canoe/kayak day trip. Laugh Factory at library Downtown", at the Romulus Historical will begin at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the pro- Doug Scheer's Laugh Factory will Park from 7-9:30 p.m. the second and Lunch will be at Bagger Dave's in gram room at the library, 167 Fourth St. in appear at 6 p.m. July 28 at the Romulus fourth Fridays in July, and every Friday in Woodhaven. Belleville. Public Library. August. The fee to participate is $20 per ride For more information call (734) 699- Scheer's comedy and magic show is The Romulus Historical Park is located and $15 per passenger and includes a t- 3291. funded in part by the Friends of the at 11147 Hunt St. In addition to the music, shirt if registered by July 20. The fee is $25 Romulus Library and the Michigan there will be family activities, vendors, on or after July 21. Stories to be told Humanities Council and Michigan concessions and refreshments available Sponsors are still being accepted for A workshop with Jenifer Strauss with Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs. for purchase. Attendees should bring their the event. prizes and giveaways is planning for 1 The library is located at 11121 Wayne own lawn chair or blanket to watch the For more information, call Sandy p.m. July 26 at the Romulus Public Road in Romulus. For more information, show. Kollinger, (734) 453-5464. Library. call (734) 942-7589. Performers include: The workshop, titled Whose Story is It July 22 D'Tour - R&B/Motown Wednesday concerts announced Anyway?, is designed for those ages 10-17. Blood Drive scheduled Aug. 5: Rick Lieder Band - Variety Music In The Park, a 32-year "Summer The event is funded in part by the An American Red Cross Blood Drive is Aug. 12: Rustbelt Revival - Folk/Rock Wednesday at Noon" tradition will be host- Friends of the Romulus Library and the planned from 10 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. July Aug.19: Remedy - Rocking Country ed again this year by the Plymouth Michigan Humanities Council and 28 on the second floor of Plymouth City Aug. 26: Infinity and Beyond - Journey Community Arts Council. Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Hall, 201 South Main St. in Plymouth. Tribute Concerts will continue through Aug. 24. Affairs. One pint of blood can save up to three Concerts will take place rain or shine, The 10-week concert series is free to The library is located at 11121 Wayne lives, organizers said. except in the case of lightning. the public and made possible through the Road in Romulus. For more information, For more information or to schedule an The Sounds in Downtown series is generosity of community business and call (734) 942-7589. appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org sponsored by the Romulus Downtown organization sponsors. The schedule this http://www.redcrossblood.org/ Enter spon- Development Authority, Romulus Arts year includes: Senator sets office hours sor code, PCH or call (313) 549-7052 Council, City of Romulus, Magic July 27 - Fairground Band State Sen. Patrick Colbeck, R-Canton, For donor eligibility questions, call Productions and other community spon- Aug. 3 - Matt Watroba and District Manager Penny Crider have (866) 236-3276 sors. Aug. 10 - Gemini scheduled monthly office hours for July in For more information about Sounds in Aug. 17 - Barbara Bailey Hutchinson Canton on Monday, July 25, from 6 p.m. Back to School Clothing offered Downtown or the Arts Council, visit Aug. 24 - Joel Tacey's Tip Top until 7 p.m. The office hours will be at the Lighthouse Home Mission will host a www.facebook.com/DowntownRomulus, Entertainment Summit on the Park in Arts Room, 46000 Back to School Clothing sale from 10 a.m. www.romulusgov.com/PublicArtContest or Summit Parkway in Canton Township. until 7 p.m. July 29 and 30. There will be call the Romulus DDA at (734) 955-4533. Belleville concerts planned Colbeck will be on hand to answer clothing in sizes from newborn to adult The Belleville Area Art Council Music questions and respond to concerns any and visitors can buy a bag for $2 and then Diamond nominees sought Lakeside concert is set for 7 tonight at residents of his district may have. No fill it with selections from the available The Commission on Aging and Wayne Horizon Park on High Street in Belleville. appointment is necessary. stock. Senior Services Office are once again The concerts usually last about 2 hours, Colbeck represents the 7th Senate The church is located at 34633 Palmer looking for help in finding the Diamond of organizers said, and in the case of District, which encompasses the cities of in Wesltand. the Community. inclement weather, the event is moved to Livonia, Northville, Plymouth and Wayne, For more information, call (734) 536- This program recognizes a Wayne resi- the Belleville United Methodist Church as well as the townships of Canton, 1761 or (734) 624-1919. dent, 70 or older, who still continues to vol- on Roys Street, right across the street from Northville and Plymouth. unteer in helping make Wayne a great the park. For more information or to contact Shakespeare Festival in Canton community in which to live. Nomination There are a limited number of picnic Colbeck, visit The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is forms are available at Wayne City Hall, tables/benches at the park, organizers said www.SenatorPatrickColbeck.com or call once again teaming up with the Michigan Wayne Library and Wayne Senior they strongly encourage folks to bring (517) 373-5713. Shakespeare Festival to bring several spe- Services/HYPE Recreation Center. They chairs or blankets for seating. Food and cial performances to Canton this summer. must be completed and returned to the non-alcoholic drinks are welcome. As the Millage meeting planned From July 29 - Aug. 14, the Michigan Senior Services Office by Thursday, Aug. concerts take place in a city park, alcohol City of Wayne officials have scheduled Shakespeare Festival will present its 2016 4. is prohibited. Local restaurants will be on a Public Safety Millage Town Hall meet- Season lineup at The Village Theater at The resident selected as the Diamond hand selling a special menu of food, ing for 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill of the Community will be the guest of drinks and frozen gelato during the per- New Hope Baptist Church, 33640 Road. honor at a dinner Sept. 20, receive $75, a formances. Michigan Ave, in Wayne. Performances will include: William plaque and be presented with an official More information is available at Steve Duchane, city manager in Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and "King resolution from the city acknowledging www.bacaart.org. Eastpointe, will participate in a panel dis- Richard II," along with Karen Tarjan's their contributions. The scheduled season performances cussion of the SMORSA proposal and "The Killer Angels," all featuring respect- The award program will be sponsored include: there will be a question and answer ses- ed and professional Equity Actors. again this year by Wayne Dairy Queen. July 21 Corktown Popes (Irish rock) sion. The meetings are informational and Tickets are now available at www.can- Information regarding the presentation July 28 Billy Craig (country) will concern the current financial situa- tonvillagetheater.org or by phone at dinner and tickets will be released follow- Aug. 4 Jill Jack (rock/folk) tion in the city. (734)394-5300. ing the selection of the Diamond of the Aug. 11 Big Ray and the Motor City Kings Community recipient for this year. (rock/blue) For more information, contact Wayne Aug. 18 NO SHOW DUE TO THE Senior Services, (734) 721-7460 or TASTE OF BELLEVILLE [email protected]. Aug. 25 Dig A Phony (Beatles tribute) Office hours are 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Library hosts author The Belleville Area District Library Red Shield Ride registration open will hosting Doc Fletcher, local Michigan The Ride for the Red Shield, a benefit author and outdoor enthusiast who has for the Salvation Army of both Plymouth been featured on PBS programming for a and Downriver, is planned for Aug. 13. book signing at talk at 7 tonight, July 21. The motorcycle ride will be escorted Fletcher will share stories and photo- along the route from the Plymouth Corps graphs from his latest book, "Canoeing and headquarters at 9451 S. Main St. in Kayaking Michigan College Campuses". Plymouth to the Downriver Corps offices There will be a question and answer ses-