In the fall of 2015, Canton Leisure
Services unveiled a new program for
young, at-risk women entitled, “Lead Like
A Girl.” Inspiration for the program
stemmed from a 2015 Super Bowl ad that
challenged the nation to rethink an age-old
adage about what it means to do something
#LikeAGirl.
Once considered an insult, #LikeAGirl
has become an epic social battle to rede-
fine those words for generations of women
who struggle with challenges related to
sexism, bias, and self-confidence each day.
The B.L.O.C.K Youth and Teen Center is
committed to being a part of this move-
ment. This new initiative, serving a diverse
group of young women between the ages of
11-15, is designed to change the way that
these participants, and the community-at-
large, thinks about what it means to Lead
LikeAGirl…andultimately liveLikeAGirl.
“It has been an amazing experience get-
ting toworkwith such a bright and talented
group of girls,” said Program Coordinator
Laura Mortier. “In just four short months
we have seen them grow into confident,
well-spoken, and understanding young
women. This programhas allowed them to
challenge themselves, discuss relevant
issues that young girls face with their
peers, and foster relationships with female
rolemodels in the community.”
The pilot group of participants, consist-
ing of 14 girls, will graduate in June, 2016.
Qualified graduates will be given the
opportunity to return this fall to serve as
peer mentors and leaders for the incoming
group of youngwomen.
Monthly program curriculum that was
developed to promote positive behavior,
enhance social skills and encourage
improved academic performance, includ-
ed: “You Were Born To Lead,” a special
presentation by Michigan State
Representative Kristy Pagan; “The Power
of Good Habits,” a health and wellness
workshop featuring Yoga practices and
healthy-eating tips; “Gender Stereotypes in
the Workplace,” featuring female
Physicians and Specialists from St. Joseph
Mercy Health System, and a Canton Public
Safety crime lab experience; and “Civic
Engagement,” featuring an interactive
presentation by Canton Township Clerk
TerryBennett.
Local volunteer and financial support
has helped Lead #LikeAGirl expand the
positive programming opportunities. More
than $11,500 has been granted, donated,
and awarded to this initiative from sup-
porters like the Community Foundation for
Southeast Michigan, Community Financial
Credit Union, and the Kroger Company.
Sponsorship opportunities for Lead
#LikeAGirl are still available for individu-
als, businesses and foundations to assist in
the development of future sessions. To
become involved, contact Mortier at (734)
394-5376 or email
Program initiatives will include on-site
visits to the Michigan State Capitol and
Eastern Michigan University. Additional
activities will include a service learning
project at First Step - Western and
Downriver Wayne
County Project on
Domestic
and
Sexual Violence.
Interested future
candidates are
encouraged
to
apply through the
B.L.O.C.K. Youth
and Teen Center.
Applications will be
available on The
B.L.O.C.K. Youth
and Teen Center
website
at
w w w . c a n t o n -
mi.org/146 begin-
ning July, 2016.
Space is limited.
The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center,
located on the third floor of the Canton
Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, provides a fun, teen-friendly
environment where students from ages 11-
17 can participate in supervised after-
school programs, social events, and activi-
ties. For more information, visit
-
tonfun.org or call (734) 398-5570.
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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
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 Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Coordinator, 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 Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, 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.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
BOARD OF REVIEWAPPOINTMENTS
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Terry G. Bennett, Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan to all residents of the Charter Township of Canton the March Board of Review will be held in the
Canton Township Hall on the first floor, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road.
All persons protesting their assessment must complete petitions prior to appearing to or in writing to the Board of Review. All
petitions must be received in the Assessor's office by March 16, 2016 by 9:00 p.m.
The following is the schedule for March Board of Review.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Organizational Meeting - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(No Appointments)
Monday, March 14, 2016
Hearings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
Please be advised that after 4:30 p.m. entry to the building can only be accessed through the front entrance of the Township Hall.
To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions regarding the March Board of Review you may call the Assessor's
Office at 734-394-5111.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Charter Township of Canton Township
Publish once per week:
February 11th, 2016
February 18th, 2016
February 25th, 2016
March 3rd, 2016
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBLIC NOTICE
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Public Workshop
March 2, 2016
1:00-3:00 PM
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:
The Charter Township of Canton is conducting a public workshop to assess Fair Housing concerns in Canton on Wednesday,
March 2, 2016 at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building - Board Room 1150 Canton Center S, Canton,
Michigan from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. This information will be used to formulate recommendations to eliminate impediments
to fair housing and is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For further information, contact Mike Sheppard, Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S Canton MI
48188. The telephone number is 734-394-5225 and e-mail is
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. Anyone requiring rea-
sonable accommodation for this meeting, as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Human
Resources Department at 734-394-5260.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
MARCH 10, 2016
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 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 and Cathryn Colthurst.
Alternate:
Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: December 10th, 2015 Minutes
General Calendar:
1.
Applicant and Project Representative, Mona Hammoud/Anwar Zahr
for parcel 073-99-0005-713, vacant property
on the southeast corner of Cherry Hill Road and Roosevelt Street, appealing Section 27.04.D.12 relative to the minimum
open space requirement for a Planned Development. (Planning)
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
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon two a week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Human Resources Manager
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188 (734) 394-5260
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Notice of Public Hearing
Charter Township of Canton
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Program Year (PY) 2016 Action Plan and PY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan
The Charter Township of Canton is developing its
Annual Action Plan
for
ProgramYear (PY) 2016 from July 1, 2016 to June
30, 2017
and its
2016-2020 Consolidated Plan
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds estimated at
$330,000.00*
.
(*Estimated funding ONLY. Final PY 2016 CDBG funding has not yet been determined by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)).
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate at a PUBLIC HEARING on
Wednesday, March 02, 2016, at 1:00
P.M. at the Canton Administration Building – Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan.
Otherwise all com-
munications should be addressed in writing to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department, Mike Sheppard,
1150 Canton Center S, Canton , Michigan, 48188.
Canton will provide technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request
such assistance in developing funding request proposals and in the review of program activities and program performance. In
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities
and provisions on a case-by-case basis, as well as provide auxiliary aides and services for individuals with disabilities. Requests
for special accommodations must contact Mike Sheppard at
(734) 394-5225
, e-mail
or in writ-
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188
ATTN: Action Plan/Consolidated Plan Public
Hearing.
Requests for special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice.
Mike Sheppard
Financial Analyst
Finance Department
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New officer
The
Canton
Police
Department welcomed new
police officer Robert Pasick
to the department last
Monday. Pasick's oath of
office was administered by
Township Clerk Terry
Bennett. All new police offi-
cers in Canton are required
to successfully complete a
16-week instructor-led field
training program, prior to
working on their own. This
program is designed to ori-
entate and develop recruit
officers, maximizing their
potential and providing
them with the tools neces-
sary to successfully make
the transition into their new
position as a Canton police
officer, officials said.
Lead #LikeAGirl participants pose for group photos and get
hands on in a cooking class.
