The Inkster Commission in Aging has
partnered with the National Kidney
Foundation of Michigan and The Senior
Alliance to offer a special series of work-
shops onCancer: Thriving andSurviving.
The sessions are planned from 1-3:30
p.m. on Wednesdays, May 16, 23 and 30 and
June 6, 13 and 20 at the Dozier Recreation
Complex, 2025Middlebelt Road in Inkster.
There is an Enhanced Fitness
Demonstration planned from 1-2 p.m. June
27.
The workshop is an interactive six-week
program led by certified instructors
designed to help cancer patients, cancer
survivors and their loved ones live a health-
ier more enjoyable life. Since this is a full
six-week workshop, new participants are
unable to join after the secondweek.
The workshop will help participants
understand how cancer affects the body;
how to regain fitness during and after can-
cer treatment; how to manage stress and
pain; how to recognize fatigue and the
effects of treatment, and make decisions
about treatment and complimentary thera-
pies; how to develop skills to face uncertain-
ty about the future and ways to work effec-
tivelywith family andhealth care providers.
To register, contact: PATHPrograms at 1-
800-482-1455 or emainPATHPrograms@
nkfm.org.
The sessions are free and snacks will be
provided. Those who need any kind of
accommodation to fully participate in the
workshop shouldmention their needs when
they register.
For additional information, contact the
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at
the number above.
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Save A Life
Program allows teens to experience
effects of drugs, alcohol and driving
City accepting entries for annual beautification awards
Free 6-week cancer survivor workshop offered in Inkster
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 17/18-43 HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING
AT THE ROMULUS ATHLETIC CENTER
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above item/items
and/or services.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page
of BidNet Direct (
). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms
included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are
not considered official copies.
(2) An optional Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled for 10:00AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the
Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
(3) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion
of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing
Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website
regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden-
da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as
part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(4) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
than 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 5/24/2018. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
vided in the ITB documents.
(5) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(6) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by
the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(7) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(8) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
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 24, 2018 for the following:
HOUSING REHABILITATIONS
(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, 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
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid 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 or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID
ITB 17/18-50 Three Year Contract for Maintenance & Repair
- Eight Storm Sewer Pump Stations
The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from certified contractors for a three contract for the
as needed repairs and maintenance of the City's eight existing storm sewer pump stations.
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.
Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group page
of BidNet Direct (
/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms
included with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are
not considered official copies.
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretion
of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN Purchasing
Group page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN website
regularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden-
da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum as
part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and date
the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.
(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-
mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no later
than 2:30 P.M., Thursday,
5/24/2018
. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-
vided in the ITB documents.
(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read.
(5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by
the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.
(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the
right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and to
award the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulus
or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.
(7) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, or
Gary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing
.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
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 24, 2018 for the following:
2018 TOWNSHIP PARKING LOT PAVING PROGRAM
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, 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
name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid 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 or disability
in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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Romulus High School students will get
a chance to “drive drunk” next month in
an effort to save their lives.
For the second year, West Side Beer
Distributing of Romulus is sponsoring a
program designed to curb potentially dan-
gerous driving habits of high school stu-
dents by allowing them to experience the
effects of drugs and alcohol on their coor-
dination and response times behind the
wheel of a car.
Rob Moore, vice president of human
resources at West Side Beer Distributing,
presented a check to members of the
Romulus Drug Task Force, which partners
with the Romulus School District on the
Save a Life Tour. The second annual tour
is set for 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday,
June 4, at RomulusHighSchool.
This year, juniors and sophomores will
be encouraged to get behind thewheel of a
driving simulator and see what it's like
when a driver is drunk, ondrugs or texting.
Romulus Police Capt. Joshua Monte
said data from the Traffic Bureau “reveals
a large uptick of traffic crashes over the
past two years, with the proximate cause
being operators of motor vehicles driving
in a matter where their attention is not on
the operation of theirmotor vehicle.”
He said the secondary violation of “dis-
tracted driving” includes, but is not limited
to attending to personal hygiene, eating or
drinking, reading, using a cellular phone
or computer, physically attending to a pas-
senger or pet or observing a video display
while operating amotor vehicle.
The simulator involves students wear-
ing special glasses that distort their vision
as if they were driving under the influence
of drugs or alcohol. Another experiment
showswhat it's like to text while driving.
City Treasurer Stacy Paige, who also
serves as treasurer of theDrug Task Force,
said hundreds of students participated a
year ago. She said she was amazed how
impactful the simulator was when she
tried it herself.
“I think the students were really inter-
ested in it and enjoyed it,” Paige said. “It
was definitely an eye opener. It was a chal-
lenge. It was difficult to keep the vehicle
on the road.”
The goal of the Drug Task Force is to
prevent the use of illegal drugs and alco-
holic beverages. The funds raised go
toward awareness and college scholar-
ships.
Moore said West Side Beer Distributing
emphasizes the importance of safe driving
and has made an annual donation to Save
aLife because the programis impactful.
“At West Side Beer, we strongly believe
in giving back to the communities we call
home,”Moore said. “Our employees live in
and around Romulus and have children
that go to Romulus schools and nearby dis-
tricts. We care about their safety and well-
being, and that of their friends and class-
mates. We strongly hope students who
observe the Save a Life Tour in action take
the lessons learned to heart and make
good choices before and after they get
behind thewheel.”
For more information on the program,
visit
.
West Side Beer Distributing Vice President Human Resources Rob Moore, center, pres-
ents a sponsorship check to Romulus Drug Task Force President the Rev. Arthur Willis,
second from left. On hand were Drug Task Force Treasurer and City Treasurer Stacy
Paige (left), and Task Force members Tanya Cofield and the Rev. William Kren.
Photo by
Roger Kadau
Romulus
Beautification
Committee members will accept
nominations for the 2018 exterior
home decorating contest through
the month of July. To recommend
a home or homes or a business,
contact committee Chairperson
Chris Dunn by e-mail at
or call
(734) 955-4556.
Last year, the city awarded 158
beautification award certificates,
bringing the total tomore than 250
in the last three years of the pro-
gram. This year, businesses will
participate in the contest and
committee members said they
expect entries to surpass that
number.
At the April 17 Beautification
Committee meeting, Mike Gubaci,
president and general manager of
Two Men and A Lawnmower
Professional Lawn Care Company,
was the guest speaker. He instruct-
ed the group on how to produce a
healthy andbeautiful lawn.
Gubaci listed 10 steps essential
to effective lawn care:
• In early spring, repair any
damage caused to the lawn by
grubs, moles or small rodents.
• Rake the lawn to remove
leaves and debris and to stimulate
the grass root system.
• Fertilize the lawn with a mix-
ture to include active ingredients
for crab grass prevention.
• Water the lawn regularly. If
the grass goes into a drought situa-
tion, it will be more susceptible to
diseases. Always water in the
early morning before the sun
rises.
• Prep the lawnmower accord-
ing to the manufacturer instruc-
tions. Sharpen the blades, change
the oil, spark plugs, fuel and air fil-
ters.
•Cut to a height of 3-inches as a
general rule. Cutting the lawn too
low will make it more susceptible
to drought and turning yellow.
• Every other week, alternate
the cut patternswhilemowing.
• Rake after mowing to stimu-
late the grass or mulch cut for sev-
eral weeks after fertilizing to
avoid bagging up the fertilizer
recently put down.
• In the fall, thatch and feed the
lawn.
• In the late fall, just before
winter, seed the lawn.
For the best grass feeding and
nutritional results, Gubaci said,
hire a professional fertilizing com-
pany, or homeowners can pur-
chase the product and follow the
direction provided by the manu-
facturer themselves.
Two Men and a Lawn Mower
has been based in Romulus since
1998. Gubaci, who lives in
Romulus and is a former Romulus
firefighter, said the firm provides
lawn maintenance, fertilizing,
shrub trimming, mulch, sod,
shrubs, retaining walls, brick
pavers and other landscaping
work.
For more information on Two
Men and a Lawn Mower, call (734)
955-9968 or email 2menandmow-
