PRST STD U.S. Postage PAID February 2015 POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 253 Volume 27 • Issue 2 Westland, MI www.canton-mi.org 1150 Canton Center South Canton, Michigan 48188 Canton’s Home Expo comes to the *Community Calendar and Village Theater schedule are subject to change. Check with sponsors to confirm date and information. Summit March 7 and 8 Tax Payment Reminder COMMUNITY VILLAGE THEATER Canton’s annual Home Improvement Expo Just a reminder to residents that will be held next month on Saturday, March 7 taxes are due by Tuesday, February 17. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 from The last day for 2014 taxes to be CALENDAR SCHEDULE 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Summit on the Park. paid at the Canton Treasurer’s Office Highlights at this year’s Expo include: free is Friday, February 28. After that, taxes FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 1-8 parking and refreshments; live broadcasts form must be paid at the Wayne County special guest stars Murray Gula, Host of “Your Treasurer’s Office, and penalties and 2 Planning Commission Meeting. Forever After Productions interest will be applied (3% penalty 7 p.m. “Fiddler on the Roof.” Home with Murray Gula” on 1130 WDFN and Joe Gagnon “The Appliance Doctor” from 1600 applies to Winter; 6% interest applies 3 Board of Trustees--Study Session. Various times. Call 734/547-5156. to Summer plus the 3% penalty). 7 p.m. WAAM; live wood carving demonstrations; a hands-on children’s project center; and multiple Winter tax deferment for seniors 6 Butterfly Ball – Daddy/Daughter FEBRUARY 13 raffles throughout the weekend, including with household incomes of $40,000 Dance. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. or under will be available at the The Miracles Revue from Las Vegas wood projects made by Canton Construction Treasurer’s Office. They must be filed 7 Butterfly Ball – Daddy/Daughter with Mark Scott. Special Guests: along with the Michigan Regional Council of Dance. 2 – 4 p.m., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Carpenters. no later than February 17, and you The Stubbs Girls, The Family of Levi must meet the state criteria to qualify. 8 Winter Market.10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stubbs. 7 p.m. $31. If you plan on attending this year’s Expo, Summit Lobby. make sure you stop by a welcome station and Qualified disabled Veterans must pick up a free Expo Advertisement Booklet. The submit their property tax exemptions 10 Board of Trustees--Board Meeting. no later than February 27 - no 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 14 booklet is filled with vendor coupons, a map exceptions. Small businesses with Michigan Philharmonic – Motown to of the show, workshop schedules and several 12 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. personal property with taxable value Mamma Mia (60s & 70s). 7:30 p.m. Call home improvement tips. All Expo attendees will 7 p.m. of $40,000 or less must file their tax 734/451-2112. also receive a free, reusable canvas bag. If you 16 President’s Day: Administration attended last year’s event and still have your bag, exemption paperwork no later than Building Closed. make sure you reuse it for this year’s event. February 10 - no exceptions. Please call the Canton Treasurer’s 17 Board of Trustees – Study Session, FEBRUARY 20-22, 27- The Expo is free of charge and hosted by Canceled. Canton’s Building and Inspection Services Office at 394-5130 with any MARCH 1 Division, the Chamber of Commerce, and the questions. 17 Winter Taxes Due. Spotlight Players. “Get Smart” Observer and Eccentric Newspapers. For more 8 p.m./2 p.m. $18/$16. information, please call Canton’s Building and FOCUS is published 18 DDA Board of Directors Meeting Inspection Services Division at 394-5200. 8 a.m. monthly to provide Canton residents with 18 The Emergency Food Assistance MARCH 6 information on issues Program. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Old Time Rock-n-Roll featuring Steve and events in the Call 394-5185. King & the Dittilies. Partnership for Canton Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Gala the Arts Benefit Concert. 7 p.m. $35. community. If you have 21 American Heart Association The coming year marks the Canton Community Foundation’s 25th year. To celebrate any comments contact: Benefit Gala. 7 p.m. Summit on this grand event they will be hosting an Anniversary Gala Saturday, March 7, at the the Park. Call 313/701-5634 or exquisite Henry Ford Museum. Guests are invited to browse the museum, while enjoying EDITOR visit eventbrite.com music from both the Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra and local favorite Steve King and Kristen Thomas 24 Board of Trustees Meeting the Dittilies. 394-5229 7 p.m. This [email protected] For show or ticket information, The talented chefs at the Henry Ford are preparing an incredible meal, along with all visit cantonvillagetheater.org Month Michigan-made wines, beers and desserts. A portion of the proceeds from this event CONTRIBUTORS will be given to the Partnership for the Arts to help them in their quest to raise funds for Barb Caruso or call 394-5300 their Village Arts Factory. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Tickets are on sale Amy Colligan in now for $175 per person. Please contact Beth Meade at [email protected] Peg Stevens Canton or 495-1200 for more information. Important Canton Phone Numbers Easter Bunny Headed to Canton The Second City Comedy Administration Building Road Construction Update Police Warn of Current Crime Celebrate Easter at Canton Leisure Services’ Show Coming Soon 394-5100 The following Wayne County road Trend: Thefts From Residential two eggstra-special events on Saturday, Experience an evening of smart, construction projects have been planned March 28. cutting edge comedy when The Public Safety for 2015 and are anticipated to start in late Garages Left Open or Unlocked Start by enjoying the Easter Bunny Breakfast Second City Touring Company (non-emergency) spring or early summer: The Police Department is putting residents and special time with your favorite furry egg- performs at The Village Theater on 394-5400 • Beck Road: This project includes on notice of a current crime trend occurring toting friend from 9 - 11 a.m. Ticket prices are: Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. reconstructing Beck Road from Warren in the community. Over the past two months, there have been continual reports • Ages 13 and up Don’t miss this legendary comedy Supervisor’s Office Road to Ann Arbor Road. of thefts from open or unlocked residential troupe’s latest act featuring the next 394-5185 • Lilley Road: Repairs will be made to $15 for residents garages. Items such as snow blowers, leaf generation of the best and brightest Lilley Road between Warren to Joy Roads. $18 for non-residents blowers, power tools, power washers, talent creating hilarious sketch comedy Clerk’s Office • Cherry Hill Road: Cherry Hill will be generators, and tires have been taken. The • Ages 4-12 and the Second City’s trademark 394-5120 widened to three lanes from Canton Center thefts are occurring throughout the day: $10 for residents improvisation live on stage. Road to Beck Road. Treasurer’s Office morning, afternoon and evening. $12 for non-residents Tickets are on sale for $25 each. • Lotz Road: Lotz Road will be paved Police officers in marked and unmarked Get your tickets now at www. 394-5130 • Ages 3 and under from Ford Road to Cherry Hill Road. vehicles are patrolling residential cantonvillagetheater.org or by calling The Michigan Department of neighborhoods, and in some high activity $4 for residents 394-5460. Water Billing $5 for non-residents 394-5240 Transportation has scheduled the following areas, notifying residents to close their projects for the 2015 construction season: garage doors. All children must be accompanied by an Canton Winter Farmers adult. Get your tickets starting February 21. Summit on the Park • Ford Road: Operational improvements “Thieves are using the open and unlocked Registration will end Monday, March 21. For Markets Scheduled 394-5460 will be made on Ford Road between Lotz garages as an opportunity to steal basically additional details about the event and the full The first of three special Winter and Haggerty. Bike paths and pedestrian anything of worth they can walk away menu, please visit www.cantonfun.org Farmers Markets featuring over 20 Ordinance Enforcement crossings will be added along east and with,” says Special Services Lieutenant Craig vendors will be held on Sunday, 394-5335 westbound Ford Road. Wilsher. “The best way to avoid becoming a The fun continues with the Easter Eggstravaganza February 8, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. victim is to close and lock your garage and on the same day from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Michigan Avenue (US-12): MDOT will in the Summit on the Park Banquet Canton Waste Recycling side utility doors,” Wilsher adds. The whole family will enjoy morning activities, be completing various signal and pedestrian Lobby, located at 46000 Summit 397-5801 including: a Petting Zoo, the Easter Bunny, and crossing modifications. Residents who observe suspicious activity Parkway. outside egg hunts, weather permitting. A public meeting to discuss the Lotz in their neighborhoods are asked to call the Local goods available will include Canton Public Library Canton Police Department at 394-5400. A $5 fee per family will be required on site Road paving and Ford Road improvement seasonal produce grown in a hoop 397-0999 to participate. No advanced registration is will take place in February. Visit www. house, honey, sauces, granola, frozen necessary.