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Ride on

Sumpter Township dedicates

new SMART bus for seniors

Sumpter Township senior citizens will senior center serves most of that area, trav-
find their lives a little easier following the eling 34 miles a day, officials said. The
dedication of a new 26-passenger bus earli- Sumpter based service assists 15,000
er this month. clients annually and the Sumpter
Township and SMART officials dedicat- Township Senior Center provides rides to Celebrating the dedication of the new SMART bus to the Sumpter Township Senior
ed the new 32-foot bus during a ribbon-cut- those that need assistance getting to and Center May 14. were, from left, Trustee Don Swinson, Trustee Don LaPorte, Treasurer
Kenneth Bednark, supervisor John Morgan, Trustee Matthew Oddy, Trustee Tim Rush,
ting ceremony May 14 at the Sumpter from the senior center, banks, grocery Henlen Krajewski, Mary Sherwood, Jim Posegay, Township Clerk Esther Hurst, Senior
Senior Center on Sumpter Road in stores and other daily necessities. Coordinator Mary Ann Watson and representatives of SMART.
Belleville. The current fleet is made up of three
“As a liaison of Sumpter Township vehicles, and with this upgrade, the serv- with many unpaved roads, transit options manager of SMART. “We're happy to be
Senior Center, I proudly announce the new ice hopes to be able to assist even more like this are a necessity to the elderly and able to work with the Sumpter Senior
26 passenger bus to aid in the independ- individuals in the community, Hurst noted. disabled who don't have other options, she Center to help with their transportation
ence of the seniors and disabled of our The general population in the area is 9,549 added. needs are met and provide a service that is
community,” said Esther Hurst, Sumpter and 2,389 of those are over the age of 55, “SMART is much more than just a bus vital to their community.”
Township clerk. “We appreciate the part- well within the eligible age of the program. service. We work with communities SMART supports local communities
nership with SMART over the past 20 The Sumpter Township Senior Center throughout Wayne County to support their and organizations to provide an additional
years.” is able to provide free trips in the area and local community transit bus service to layer of transit and uses federal and state
Sumpter is 36 square miles in the south- charges just a small fee for trips outside of ensure safe and reliable transit is avail- funding to purchase the vehicles for the
western corner of Wayne County, and the the township. Being set in a rural area, able to all,” said John C. Hertel, general service.
Arts and Acts festival will return to Northville

The largest Arts and Acts of arts. 2019 Arts and Acts Festival will Contest; live model portrait nated for public art exhibition
Festival in the 10-year history of “We have had an incredible be located on Main and Center drawing and painting; children's and art education programs and
the event will return to historic response by artists and the com- streets in downtown Northville art activities and musical enter- services in Northville and the
downtown Northville June 21, 22, munity to the festival return to where it began a decade ago. The tainment. surrounding communities.
and 23. This year, the festival will downtown Northville. This year festival will open from 3-8 p.m. Arts and Acts brings together For more festival information,
feature more than 130 local and will be bigger and more diverse Friday, June 21; from 10 a.m. the community to celebrate the visit www.northvillearthouse.org.
national artists and vendors dur- than past years, with more than until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22 and imagination, talent, art and cul- Arts and Acts Festival spon-
ing the weekend of arts, crafts, 45 returning exhibitors artists from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on tural diversity of artists through- sors this year include Michigan
theater, literature, music, food and 85 new artists and vendors. Sunday, June 23. out the country. The festival is a Landscape Design Services, The
and entertainment. With many We hope to attract upwards of The festival will include the completely free event to attend Knickerbocker Group of
restaurants, shops, and land- 25,000 visitors over the week- Art in the Sun Juried Fine Art with food, drink, shopping, con- Raymond James, Leaf Filter,
marks along the festival path, vis- end,” said Alexandra Teicher, Fair; Makers Mart of Northville; tests, and entertainment for visi- Home Pro USA, Mike Miller
itors will also find an abundance festival coordinator. Young Artist Juried Art Fair; tors to experience. The festival is Building Company, Renewal by
of neighborhood venues to visit After a one-year collaboration Northville Art House Chalk presented by the Northville Art Anderson, Raymond James &
between viewing the vast display with Northville Township, the Festival; Short on Words Literary House with the proceeds desig- Associates, and WindowPro.
Maybury Farm Fest is Saturday

Local visitors can watch sheep shear- along with a wide variety of activities
ing, blacksmithing, wool spinning and visit including games and activities for chil-
with a host of farm animals during the dren, live music, The Dale Hicks Band
annual Maybury Farm Fest set for 10 a.m. and The Flutter & Wow, delicious food,
until 5 p.m. Saturday;, June 1. wagon rides, story time and much more.
The working farm, locally operated by The cost of entry to Farm Fest is $7 per
the Northville Community Foundation, person, with a wagon ride $10, and chil-
will also include several demonstrations dren younger than 2 enter for free.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM YEAR 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The above named document for the Canton Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is available for inspection
Signs of spring at the Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, 734-394-5225, during regular business hours.
Comments on the 2019 ANNUALACTION PLAN will be accepted for 30 days, beginning May 30, 2019. Comments received
Members of the Northville Garden Club took advantage of warm weather earlier during the public comment period will be forwarded to the Department of HUD and will become an addendum to the reports.
tis year to plant daffodils outside the Northville District Library. The garden club Publish: May 30, 2019 Michael Siegrist, Clerk
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members aid in the conservation of natural resources ; beautify the garden areas
around the Northville community; encourage an interest in gardening through
club programs; raise funds for educational scholarships and enjoy the fellowship PLANNING COMMISSION
of other gardeners. More information about the Northville Garden Club is avail- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
able at www.northvillegardenclub.com.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 17, 2019 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed special land use request as provided in Section
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
EMAGINE THEATER SPECIAL LAND USE AMENDMENT - CONSIDER REQUEST TO AMEND THE SPECIAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed LAND USE TO CONSIDER EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING MOTION PICTURE THEATER PER SECTION 6.08D.15
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019 for the following: FOR PARCEL NO. 049 99 0001 715 (39535 FORD ROAD). Property is located south of Ford Road and east of Lotz Road.
PLAYGROUND CONSULTING SERVICES Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, June 13, 2019, in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro- Publish: Newspaper-May 30, 2019 CN1895 - 053019 2.5 x 4.72
posal 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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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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