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CANTON - NORTHVILLE

Canton Lions Club awards $2,000 scholarship

The Canton Loins Club Sullivan said Lions need to sup-
recently awarded a $2,000 schol- port youth whenever possible.
arship to Jacob Ooms, 18, a “Jacob represents the best of
graduate of Plymouth High youth and we are extremely
School. proud of what he has accom-
Ooms will be attending plished in his academic endeav-
Michigan State University this ors. I think his future will be
fall to pursue his degree in bright and he will lead others in
nursing. He earned a 3.7 grade and out of college to seek their
point average in high school full potential,” Sullivan said.
while working at Holiday Ooms and his parents,
Market and also played base- Robert and Cathy, attended the
ball. award ceremony recently. Ooms
The Canton Lions award two has two brothers, Jared and
$2,000 scholarships annually for Noah, along with a sister, Ariel,
tuition, books or campus hous- and the family live in Canton.
ing to an accredited trade or The Canton Lions Club com-
business school, college or uni- prises diverse individuals who
versity. Scholarships are award- come together at Rose's
ed to students who have con- Restaurant on the fourth
tributed to the community Monday of the month to assist
throughout their high school those less fortunate in the com-
experience. Preference is given munity. For additional informa-
to sight and/or hearing impaired tion on the Canton Lions Club Jacob Ooms, left, is congratulated by Lions Club President Ron Sullivan, Christine Sullivan and his moth-
students. call Lion Bill Van Winkle (734) er, Cathy Ooms. In the back row are Lions Club Vice President Robert Harris and club member Nancy
Canton Lions President Ron 254-9404 govbill1@outlook.com. Williams.
Northville OK's purchase of patrol car equipment

Members of the Northville chase include antenna docking allow two-way information flow issues, according to police offi- from CDW-G through the State of
City Council recently approved stations and screen stiffeners as well as global positioning cials. Michigan Master Computing -
several purchases and upgrades from Dell, using Oakland County- satellite capabilities. Police use Council members also MiDEAL contract.
to equipment in the police CLEMIS contract pricing. the computers to input informa- approved the expenditure of The purchase of new modems
department. City patrol vehicles each have tion from their vehicle, which $3,644 to purchase six printers for patrol vehicles from the same
At a recent meeting, council a Mobile Data Computer (MDC) maximizes patrol time and keeps with a 3-year service contract, vendor was also approved in the
members approved the purchase that allows access to various law officers on the street, officials USB cables, car adaptors, mount- amount of $6,120, secured from
of six replacement Mobile Data enforcement databases and net- said. The current equipment is 5- ing brackets, Mag Tek SureSwipe the same vendor and process.
Computers for police patrol vehi- works. The computers are linked years-old and is starting to have readers, and receipt paper. Installation will be an additional
cles at a cost of $15,116. The pur- with the city dispatch center to connectivity and reliability The purchase will be made $3,000 for a total cost of $9,120.
Canton Camp-Out is tomorrow Bridge will remain closed

For one special night tomorrow, the movie may be suspended or cancelled.
Independence Park in Canton Township Campers and RVs will also be allowed to The lengthy closure of the Lilley is on tap for the extensive bridge
will be transformed into a campground participate; however, no electricity will be Road bridge north of Michigan Avenue repair.
during Leisure Services Annual Family available. Set-up of tents and campers will is nearing completion. At the June 11 Township Supervisor Pat Williams
Camp-Out and Movie Night. begin at 2 p.m. Friday, July 12. No advance Canton Board of Trustees meeting, offi- said the Lilley Road bridge work will
Area residents are invited to celebrate reservation is necessary, but online regis- cials said Toebe Construction of Wixom wrap up by Thanksgiving of this year.
the great outdoors and 'camp out' during tration will be available at www.canton-
this popular summer event, which will also fun.org. For those who do not register
feature the animated movie “LEGO Movie online, the $22 camping fee may also be
2” (Rated PG). Due to park ground condi- paid on-site the day of the event; cash only.
tions, the event has been relocated this year Those interested in just the activities and
to Independence Park, located at 1898 movie can purchase a wristband at the
Denton Road in Canton. event for $7 per participant which will not
Plenty of activities will be available for include face painting, refreshments or con-
the entire family beginning at 6 p.m. includ- cessions. Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea of
ing: inflatable bouncers; s'more making; Canton will also be onsite with additional
family games and more. Face painting will breakfast items for sale.
also be available for a nominal fee. Crusin' Independence Park is located on
Custom Coneys will also be on site provid- Denton Road, south of Cherry Hill Road.
ing a dinner option for a nominal fee. In For more information, call (734) 394-5460 or
the event of severe or inclement weather, visit www.cantonfun.org.

Canton campers enjoy toasting marshmallows during the annual event.