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CANTON

Warrior spirit

Student at Summit karate classes is

headed to world championship this month

Logan Stacey, a student at Summit on the Park. Now, 10 in addition to my own immediate
American Okinawan Karate years later, Stacey has earned family.”
Academy (A.O.K.A. Canton), will the rank of first-degree black belt A.O.K.A Canton is led by
compete in the 2018 World and is preparing to compete in Sensei Dennis Koss and offers
Karate Commission World five different categories at the year-round classes for youth and
Championships in Dublin, WKC Championships. Stacey adults in the practice of
Ireland Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. credits the family atmosphere Isshinryu karate, which focuses
The 17-year-old student quali- during class for making his on the mastery of natural body
fied for the WKC Championships karate career so special. movements.
in June and will leave for the “Being at the Summit on the Stacey, who is also taking
world championships in Dublin Park provides more community classes at Michigan Institute of
tomorrow. Stacey, a Canton resi- to the class since it is a recre- Aviation Technology to someday
dent and senior at Plymouth ational center,” Stacey said. “My become a pilot, has spent count-
High School, began training at favorite thing about doing karate less hours at the Summit on the
the age of 7 at A.O.K.A Canton, is that family it provides you. It's Park, sparring, learning and per-
which takes place inside the a group of people I trust and love fecting his craft. Most important-
ly, Stacey believes being a stu-
dent at A.O.K.A Canton has also
taught him numerous life skills.
“You not only have to have the
skill, but also the heart to get
where you want in life. But with
now qualifying and actually
going to world's at the end of the
month, it's also important to be
aware of your mistakes so that
you can learn from them,” Logan Stacey
Stacey said. “Going forward, remains dedicated to his quest to say how thankful I am for them,
with everything I learned about harness the power of wholeness the dojo, and the support from
discipline, I can now apply that that will serve him well through- the Summit on the Park.”
in many areas of my life to out his entire life.” The A.O.K.A Canton Facebook
achieve future goals.” Shannon Stacey, Logan's page, www.facebook.com/AOKA-
According to Koss, Stacey has mother, thanked the instructors Canton-291085999293/, has more
matured into a committed karate at A.O.K.A Canton for the role information about Stacey's jour-
practitioner. they have played in her son's ney and will have updates on
“Logan possesses the types of development. results at the WKC World
skills that are needed to succeed “Each sensei works outside of Championships in Dublin,
in martial arts: patience, perse- the dojo and yet continues to Ireland.
verance, and hours of dedicated make the time for the classes For additional information on
Logan Stacey demonstrates the skill that qualified him for the World practice,” said Koss. “The body, and their students to ensure that A.O.K.A Canton, call (734) 394-
Karate Commission Championships in Ireland this month. Photo courtesy mind, and spirit must be devel- each is able to learn and develop 5460 or visit www.summitonthep-
of Kristan S. Rodwell. oped simultaneously, and Logan their skills,” she said. “I cannot ark.org.

• Acquiring and installing instructional technology equipment and infrastructure in school buildings and other facilities;
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON • Construction of additions to existing school buildings and athletic field houses at both high sites; and
ELECTION NOTICE • Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings, playgrounds, athletic fields and other facilities and the pur-
chase of school buses:
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Charter Township of Canton, notice is hereby given that a General Election will be The maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twenty-five (25)
held in the Charter Township of Canton on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 4.48 mills (which is equal to $4.48 per
the following: $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire each series of bonds if 4.38
mills annually ($4.38 per $1,000 of taxable value).
Governor
Secretary of State If approved by the voters, the bonds will be guaranteed by the State under the School Bond Qualification and Loan Program (the
Attorney General “Program”). The School District currently has $6,370,000 of qualified loans outstanding under the Program. The School District
United States Senator does not expect to borrow from the Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated computed millage rate required to
United States Congress 11 th District be levied to pay the proposed bonds may change in the future based on changes in certain circumstances.
State Senator 7 th District
st
State Representative (20 th & 21 Districts) (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator
Member of the State Board of Education of employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operation expenses.) ______Yes_____ No
Regent of the University of Michigan
Trustee of Michigan State University Wayne County Community College District Replacement Operating Millage Proposal
Governor of Wayne State University
County Commissioner (10th District) This proposal will allow Wayne County Community College District to perpetually levy 2.25 mills for operating purposes, perma-
County Executive nently replacing and combining two separate existing authorizations which would otherwise expire in 2020 and 2022.
Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge of Court of Appeals 1st District – Incumbent To continue to provide operating funds to the Wayne County Community College District and as a replacement of existing author-
st
Judge of Court of Appeals 1 District– Incumbent Partial Term ity which would otherwise expire in 2020 and 2022, shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable
Judge of Circuit Court 3 rd District – Incumbent property in the Wayne County Community College District be permanently increased by 2.25 mills ($2.25 per $1,000 of taxable
Judge of Circuit Court 3 rd District – Incumbent Partial Term value), beginning in 2019? It is estimated that 2.25 mills would raise approximately $46,533,830 when first levied in 2019.
Judge of Circuit Court 3 rd District – Non Incumbent ______Yes _______No
Judge of Probate Court – Incumbent
Judge of Probate Court – Non Incumbent STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964
Judge of District Court 35 th District – Incumbent Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act
Board of Trustees Member Schoolcraft Community College
Board Member Plymouth Canton Community Schools I, Eric R. Sabree, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of June 20, 2018 the total of all voted increas-
Board Member Plymouth Canton Community Schools – Partial Term es in excess of the tax rate limitation established by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amend-
ed, and the years such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows:
and to vote on the following proposal(s):
WAYNE COUNTY
Proposal 18-1 Wayne County, Michigan
A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are Township of Canton
at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers
Taxing Authorities Date of Election Voted Increases Years Increase Effective
This proposal would:
• Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 County of Wayne November 3, 2009 1 mill 2019
marijuana plants for personal consumption.
• Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts of 2.5 ounces be secured in locked con- Wayne County Jail August 7, 2012 1 mill 2021
tainers.
• Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict them. Wayne County November 6, 2008 1.25 mills 2020
• Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation cost, clinical trials, schools, Comm. College November 6, 2012 1 mill 2022
roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located.
• Change several current violations from crimes to civil infractions. SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Should this proposal be adopted? _______Yes _________No Plymouth-Canton August 5, 2014 18 mills 2024 (non-homestead only)
Community Schools
Proposal 18-2
A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries Van Buren Township August, 2011 18 mills 2016 (non-homestead only)
for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years School District
This proposal constitutional amendment would: Wayne-Westland May, 2010 18 mills 2025 (non-homestead only)
• Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary of State: 4 each who self-identify as affil- Community Schools February, 2012 1 mill 2022
iated with the 2 major political parties; and 5 who self-identify as unaffiliated with major political parties.
• Prohibit partisan officeholders and candidates, their employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from servings as commis- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
sioners. PRECINCT NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS
• Establish new redistricting criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflect-
ing Michigan’s diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportionate advantage to Listed below are the polling locations for the Tuesday, November 6, 2018 General Election, which will be open from 7:00 a.m.
political parties or candidates. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting:
• Require an appropriation of funds for commission operations and commissioner compensation.
Precinct No. Name of Facility Address
Should this proposal be adopted? ________Yes _________No 1 & 23 Discovery Middle School 45083 Hanford Rd
2 & 28 Connection Church 3855 S. Sheldon Rd
Proposal 18-3 3 & 30 Life Church 7001 N. Haggerty Rd
A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and 4 & 13 Miller Elementary School 43721 Hanford Rd
add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution 5 & 31 Crescent Academy 40440 Palmer Rd
6 & 34 Workman Elementary School 250 N. Denton Rd
This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in Michigan to: 7 & 8 Salem High School 46181 Joy Rd
• Become automatically registered to vote when applying for, updating or renewing a driver’s license or state-issued per- 9 & 22 Eriksson Elementary School 1275 N. Haggerty Rd
sonal identification card, unless the person declines. 10 & 38 Village Theater 50400 Cherry Hill Rd
• Simultaneously register to vote with proof of residency and obtain a ballot during the 2-week period prior to an election, 11 & 24 Canton High School 8415 N. Canton Center Rd
up to and including Election Day. 12 & 32 Hulsing Elementary School 8055 Fleet St
• Obtain an absent voter ballot without providing a reason. 14 & 21 St. John Neumann Church 44800 Warren Rd
• Cast a straight-ticket vote for all candidates of a particular political party when voting in a partisan general election. 15 Walker-Winter Elementary School 39932 Michigan Ave
16 & 17 Bentley Elementary School 1100 S. Sheldon Rd
Should this proposal be adopted? _________Yes _________No 18 & 29 Field Elementary School 1000 S. Haggerty
19 & 39 Plymouth High School 8400 N. Beck Rd
Schoolcraft College Millage Restoration Authorization with 10 Year Expiration 20, 26, 27, & 40 Summit on the Park 46000 Summit Parkway
25, 35, & 36 Liberty Middle School 46250 Cherry Hill Rd
Shall the Schoolcraft College District, County of Wayne, Michigan (consisting of the following public school districts: 33 & 37 Dodson Elementary School 205 N. Beck Rd
Clarenceville, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton), be permitted to restore for a ten year period, beginning in 2019,
the 1986 voter-approved millage rate of 2.27, by assessing an additional 0.5038 mills ($0.5038 per $1,000) on each dollar of tax- The Office of the Township Clerk, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
able value of all property in the District, which rate shall be assessed through 2028 without further reduction by Section 31 of November 3, 2018 for obtaining and casting absentee ballots. Qualified voters must appear in person to receive a ballot.
Article IX, State Constitution of 1963. If approved and levied in its entirety, the additional 0.5038 mills would raise approximate- On Monday, November 5, 2018, those requesting an absentee ballot must appear in person at the Clerk’s Office no later than
ly $7,136,000 in 2019. ____Yes ________No 4:00 p.m. Emergency absentee ballots ONLY will be issued on Election Day, November 6, 2018.
To obtain election instructions in an alternative format (audio or Braille), contact the Clerk’s Office at 734-394-5120 prior to
Wayne-Westland Community Schools School Improvement Bond Proposition Election Day.
If you are unsure of your voting location, please refer to your voter registration card, check the Clerk’s voting page on Canton’s
Shall the Wayne-Westland Community Schools, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed One Website at www.canton-mi.org/clerk/voting.aspx, or call the Clerk’s office at 734-394-5120.
Hundred Fifty-Eight Million ($158,000,000) Dollars and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, for
the purpose of paying for the cost of the following projects: Michael Siegrist, Clerk
• Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re-furnishing school buildings, athletic fields and other facilities for
safety and security, energy conservation and other purposes; Publish: October 25, 2018 CN1768 - 102518 5 x 10.957