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CANTON - NORTHVILLE

Sewer camera proves invaluable tool in Northville

They may not be included at In addition the camera will ny Risk Avoidance Program. provides the visual information lapses significantly reduces the
the Academy Awards next year, lower the risk of basement The equipment will help to allow workers to identify the cost of the repair as the road
but members of the Northville flooding and property damage lower the risk of basement necessary equipment to use in does not have to be dug up and
Department of Public Works are by finding problems before they flooding and property damage the situation. the repairs can usually be made
pretty handy with an expensive cause blockages, according to by finding problems before they The camera can also be used from inside the main.
new camera. Loyd Cureton, Northville DPW cause blockages in the sewer in planning roadwork in the The camera unit is portable
The video camera is a spe- director. systems of homes and business- area. By using the camera in and fits on the rear of a truck
cialized, $99,988 model that can Members of the Northville es in the city, explained Loyd underground sewer lines, work- and can be operated by DPW
be inserted into sewer pipes to City Council approved the pur- Cureton, DPW director. ers can determine the stability personnel. Evaluating the pipe
find backups or blockages like chase of the camera last The camera can detect a of the pipes, identifying and quality, however, must be per-
built up grease or tree roots. December and the city received damaged or blocked sewer repairing potential hazards in formed by a worker certified in
The camera can also take the a grant of $20,000 to put toward main which is a potential cause the sewer line before roadwork the procedure. Assistant DPW
guesswork out of discovering the cost from Michigan of a backup or even collapse, begins. Director Mike Domine current-
where aged and worn sewer Municipal Risk Management allowing the DPW crew to take Cureton said that making the ly has that certification, and oth-
pipes have broken, saving time. Authority as part of the compa- remedial acts. The camera also repairs before a sewer pipe col- ers are being trained.
Canton road work program under way

The 2019 Road Improvement crete repairs and reconstruction areas.
Program in Canton Township from Beck to Haggerty roads. Officials caution motorists to
began last week in the areas or Due to the length of the con- drive carefully through the area
Saltz and Hanford roads. The struction areas, both road proj- and follow all posted detours.
road construction program is ects will be divided into sec- Residents are advised to avoid
funded by the road millage ques- tions. Crews recently started the construction areas if at all
tions approved by voters in 2018. working on a small section of possible.
Construction on Saltz Road Saltz Road just west of Canton To view the list of 2019 Major
will include concrete repairs Center and Hanford Road County Road Projects as well as
and reconstruction from Beck to between Haggerty and Lilley a tentative construction sched-
Haggerty Roads. Work on Roads. One-way traffic will be ule, visit www.canton-mi.org/
Hanford Road will include con- allowed in both construction roads.
Liz Paruch thanks officials from the American Cancer Society Cancer
Action Network for Excalibur Award.
Math winners Excalibur

Schoolcraft College student Nina
Perry, second from left, was
named the winner of the presti- Cancer Society volunteer is honored
gious 2019 Pythagorean Prize
for excellence in mathematics Liz Paruch of Canton “It would be hard to find anyone
which includes a $3000 cash Township was recently honored more committed to the fight
prize. Second place went to Elga with the Excalibur Award by the against cancer.”
Bojko of Canton Township, left, American Cancer Society Cancer “Too many Michiganders will
who received a $1500 award, Action Network (ACS CAN). still lose their lives to cancer in
and the third-place winner, The award recognizes the 2019,” Paruch said. “We're here
Sasha Gill-Ljunghammer of exemplary efforts of an individ- at the Capitol today to ask law-
Plymouth, at right, received a ual who helps ACS CAN advo- makers to help cancer patients
$1000 award. Math professor cate for responsible public better access lifesaving treat-
Larry Chorazewski joined in con- health policies and laws that will ment options and screenings and
gratulating the winners. This is
the first year since the awards help fight cancer. To be consid- to confront one of the leading
began in 2003 that the top prizes ered, a volunteer must excel in causes of premature death in our
were all taken by women stu- one area of volunteer service or state - tobacco use.”
dents. For more information have committed multiple years The award ceremony was
about the Schoolcraft College of excellent service to ACS CAN. part of the ACS CAN annual
mathematics program, visit “For two decades, Liz has Cancer Action Day at the Capitol
www.schoolcraft.edu/academ- actively engaged her lawmakers in Lansing, which brought
ics/natural-sciences/mathemat- on the state and federal level for together cancer advocates like
ics. ACS CAN,” said Andrew Paruch to urge lawmakers to
Schepers, Michigan government make cancer a top legislative pri-
relations director for ACS CAN. ority.
Relay chemotherapy, said she is feeling “very CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Nelius, who is halfway through her
INVITATION TO BID
good, actually.”
FROM PAGE 1 The Relay got under way around 2000 in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 for the following:
Westland, with Wayne then coming on
for survivors and their caregivers will be board. The Canton Relay started 20 years ROOF REPLACEMENT OF LOW SLOPE AREAS - CANTON SPORTS CENTER
served in the Farmers Market Pavilion. back, with the Plymouth event joining in Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
A noon Saturday walk for survivors is several years ago. name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any
also planned at the Canton and Plymouth Nelius is pleased with fundraising to or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
Relay. Reservations are needed for the date, and both she and Staffeld also appre-
lunches and can be made by calling 800- ciate business support. Nelius noted her MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
227-2345 or online at call from the ACS right after diagnosis ask- Publish 5/9/2019 CN1880 - 050919 2.5 x 2.072
relayforlife.org/cantonplymouthMI or ing how to help, such as giving rides to
relayforlife.org/westlandwayneMI. treatment, and how much that meant.
Megan Schaper of the American Cancer “We can always use more volunteers. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Society can be reached at (248) 663-3417 to We're growing with more,” said Nelius. “We REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
answer questions or via email at do have a good core group.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 for the following:
megan.schaper@cancer.org. Staffeld's mother-in-law has also faced
Each Relay will also, as in past years, cancer, so Staffeld's grateful to her own BERM SLOPE STABILIZATION
offer a Luminaria ceremony at dusk to Taking Care of Business team and all oth- Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact
light candles to honor and remember loved ers. “We're trying to get the word out. We Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The Township reserves the right to accept
ones. can always use help,” said Staffeld. or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age
or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Publish 5/9/2019 CN1881 - 050919 2.5 x 2.072
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 for the following:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND BENCHMARK COMPARISONS ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
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 In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
or disability in employment or the provision of services. of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
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the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
Notice of Public Hearing leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
Charter Township of Canton of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Program Year (PY) 2019 Action Plan
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
The Charter Township of Canton is developing its Annual Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2019 from July 1, 2019 to June and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
30, 2020 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at $336,372 ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate at a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 1:00 P.M.
at the Canton Administration Building – Meeting Room A, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan. Otherwise all com- Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
munications should be addressed in writing to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department, Mike Sheppard, ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
1150 Canton Center S, Canton , Michigan, 48188. 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.
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 The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
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 mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org or in writ- Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 ATTN: Action Plan Hearing. Requests for special should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Mike Sheppard The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
Financial Analyst als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
Finance Department ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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