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Dunning Foundation awards grant to PARC

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Plymouth Arts & Recreation funds will be extremely helpful the Plymouth District Library
Complex (PARC) has received a as we move forward with our The grant was awarded in honor of Lloyd Leach who and the Plymouth Historical
grant of $50,000 from the plans to renovate our building.” Society. In addition to her per-
Margaret Dunning Foundation to The grant was awarded in served on the Wilcox Foundation Board of Directors sonal philanthropy, Ms. Dunning
help fund the ongoing restora- honor of Lloyd Leach who served and who was a long-time friend of Margaret Dunning. was a classic car enthusiast and
tions and repairs necessary to on the Wilcox Foundation Board was a regular participant in the
preserve the 100-year-old build- of Directors and who was a long- Woodward Dream Cruise with
ing. time friend of Margaret Dunning. ty, leading the effort to convert Dunning in 1997. She was born in her 1930 Packard 740 Roadster.
“PARC Board of Directors and Mr. Leach was a teacher and a the historic Plymouth 1910 in Redford Township, and Ms. Dunning died in 2015 at
PARC Staff are extremely resident of Plymouth for 29 years High/Central Middle School and moved with her mother to the age of 104. Her estate provid-
pleased and grateful for the where he taught chemistry at the the 16.0 acres on which it stands, Plymouth in the 1920s. During ed additional funding for the
$50,000 grant awarded by the old Plymouth High School now into an arts, education and recre- her lifetime, Ms. Dunning was a Margaret Dunning Foundation,
Margaret Dunning Foundation called PARC. A classroom locat- ation complex serving the successful businesswoman, phil- which continues to support her
and for their continued and ed within PARC will be dedicat- greater Plymouth community. anthropist and civic booster. She charitable interests and legacy.
ongoing support,” said PARC ed to his memory. The Margaret Dunning was a major supporter of many For more information: www.mar-
President Don Soenen. “These PARC is a 501(c)3 public chari- Foundation was founded by Ms. Plymouth nonprofits, including garetdunningfdn.org.
Plymouth-Canton school team takes state robotics title

There's debate and discus- Students from secondary Obsniuk, a Canton High next event is the World lowing sensors, and modifying
sion on the topic of self-driving schools work in teams to design School teacher, said the compe- Competition begins tomorrow and creating new autonomous
cars, and local secondary robots, learning teamwork and tition was supposed to be the April 25 and continues through paths to follow during
school students are leading the a variety of career skills, organ- best two of three matches in the the weekend at Cobo Center in Destination: Deep Space's
way. Members of the Plymouth- izers said. semifinals and finals. The Detroit. Sandstorm Period,” Obsniuk
Canton Educational Park Advisor Jay Obsniuk helped PCEP robotics team, due to “Mechanically, Gemini will said.
Lightning Robotics (Team 862) students from Canton, Salem ties, had to go four matches in need his cross braces replaced, The Plymouth Canton team
with alliance partners won the and Plymouth high schools who the semifinals and then five as they are a bit banged up also won the Entrepreneurship
Michigan State FIRST worked for six weeks to build matches in the finals before from his run at states. Aside Award. This award celebrates
Competition earlier this month. the robot, Gemini, They worked they were crowned state cham- from preparing a new camera the entrepreneurial spirit and
The four day FIRST (For from Jan. 5 until Feb. 19 on the pions. for enhanced driver vision, the recognizes a team which has
Inspiration and Recognition of machine and then, it was on to Their alliance partners majority of changes to be made developed a comprehensive
Science and Technology) com- competition at three different were: Gems - 4362 from are in software. This means business plan in order to
petition took place during four district events to quality for the Brighton and Goon Squad - improving our vision tracking define, manage, and achieve
days from April 10 through 13. state level contest. 3604 from Brownstown. The algorithms, tuning our line fol- the ongoing team objectives.
Canton Township to host annual Youth Academy

The Canton Public Safety Department develop life skills that promote safe, fessions. Attendees will also have the www.cantonpublicsafety.org. Class size is
will sponsor a one-week summer pro- smart thinking and decision making opportunity to become CPR certified. limited-participants meeting the mini-
gram for teens ages 13 to 17. Individuals attending this free acade- Applicants must be Canton residents, mum requirements will be randomly
This year, the Youth Academy will take my will be educated on the operational ages 13-17 (as of June 24), with no crimi- selected. For additional information, con-
place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, procedures of both departments through nal history. Applications will be accepted tact Community Relations Officer Patty
June 24 through Friday, June 28. presentations, demonstrations and during the month of April, online at Esselink at (734) 394-5194.
Participants will be provided with lunch hands-on activities. Students will gain
and will participate in light physical activ- personal knowledge on the role of law CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ity every day, providing an interactive enforcement in the criminal justice sys- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
learning experience designed to: Teach tem, as well as the firefighter's role of pro- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
students about the daily operations of the viding emergency services to the commu- proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019 for the following:
police and fire departments, including nity. WIRELESS NETWORK EXPANSION
the philosophy of teamwork; promote a Attendees will better understand the Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact
greater understanding between the youth training and education required for Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
in the community and Canton police offi- police officers and firefighters to effec- company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
cers and firefighters and help students tively handle the challenges of their pro- or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period
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NOTICE OF CANTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Canton Leisure Services is seeking public comment on an Amendment to the Canton Leisure Services PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
Five Year 2017-2021 Master Plan. The required 30-day public comment period will begin on April 25, 2019, and will end on
May 25, 2019. Canton Residents are asked to submit comments in writing via email to leisure@canton-mi.org or via mail to If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written claim with
Greg Hohenberger, Canton Leisure Services Director, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188. A follow-up public the Plymouth Charter Township Department of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discovered. Notice
hearing will take place at the Canton Board of Trustees meeting on May 28, 2019. should be mailed to Plymouth Charter Township, Department of Public Works, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, Michigan
48170. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Department of Public Works, 734-
Beginning April 25, 2019, copies of the draft of the Canton Leisure Services Five Year Master Plan Amendment may be found 354-3270, Extension 3, for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
at the Canton Leisure Services Administrative Offices (1150 S. Canton Center Road) during normal business hours. The draft Thank You
may also be found online at www.cantonfun.org.
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP
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JERRY VORVA, Clerk, Charter
Township of Plymouth
Notice of Public Meeting
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CANTON LEISURE SERVICES FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN 2017-2021
Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Canton will conduct a public hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on LEGAL NOTICE
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. at the Canton Township Administration Building - Board Room, located at 1150 S.
Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188, for the purpose of the approval of an Amendment to the Canton Leisure Services 1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS
Five Year Master Plan 2017-2021. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
Comments may be submitted in writing through May 25, 2019, or made in person at the public hearing. Written comments may
be mailed to Greg Hohenberger, Canton Leisure Services Director, 1150 S. Canton Center, Canton, Michigan, 48188. Charter Township of Plymouth
Wayne County, Michigan
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the public hearing upon a two-week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include a signer for the hearing TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH, WAYNE
impaired or audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Director owners of land whose front footage constitutes more than 50% of the total front footage of the hereinafter described Special
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road Assessment District, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Plymouth proposes a road pavement reconstruction project
Canton, MI 48188 in Plymouth Notch Subdivision and to create a Special Assessment District for the recovery of the cost thereof by Special
(734) 394-5260 Assessment against the properties benefited therein.
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Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth has
tentatively declared its intention to make the hereinafter described improvement:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON The proposed improvement to the existing two-lane concrete local roadway with integral curb and gut-
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS ter shall consist of full reconstruction, including, removal and replacement of concrete pavement,
aggregate base placement, underdrain installation, addition of storm sewer and catch basins where
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at required within the pavement, and miscellaneous driveway approach work and sidewalk ramp modifi-
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. cation as necessary to facilitate the road reconstruction, or as required by Wayne County. The project
commences at the east right-of-way line of McClumpha Road and proceeds eastward on Litchfield
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township Drive for approximately 1,350 feet to a dead end. The project also proceeds north from Litchfield Drive
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, along Litchfield Court for approximately 185 feet to terminus.
or activities.
That it has further been tentatively determined that the following described lots and parcels of land will specially benefit from
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- said improvements and will constitute a Special Assessment District against which the cost of said improvement shall be
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of assessed:
the ADA.
The district limit for frontage along Litchfield Drive and Litchfield Court consists of Lots 1 through 30
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services of the Plymouth Notch Subdivision located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 33, T.1S, R.8E, of Plymouth
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township Township, Wayne County, Michigan.
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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Plymouth shall meet on Tuesday,
May 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for the pur-
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies pose of reviewing said proposed Special Assessment District, and hearing objections to the improvement, creation of the Special
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- Assessment District, and the assessment thereon. All persons may then and there appear and make any objections they may have
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets to such improvement and assessment. Appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount, if any, of
are generally prohibited. the special assessment to the state tax tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or agent thereof, may appear in person at the hear-
ing, or may file an appearance or protest by letter. All parties or agents appearing in person at the hearing for purposes of protest
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- should request the appearance be entered into the record of the meeting.
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 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the estimate of cost and recommendations of the engineer for said pro-
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. posed Special Assessment District have been filed with the Township and are available for public examination at the office of the
Township Clerk. The estimate of cost of such project is in the approximate amount of $949,681.
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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that periodic redetermination of costs for the proposed Special Assessment
District may be necessary and may be made without further notice to the record owners or parties in interest in the property.
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. Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 9955 North Haggerty Road
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- Plymouth, Michigan 48170
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. (734) 354-3224
Publish: April 25, 2019
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