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NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH

Meter replacement under way in City of Northville

The New Year will bring Cureton. “Our department per- ” percent interest rate for seven
some changes to homes through- sonnel will manage and work These new water meters meet years. The funds will be applied
out the City of Northville. with the contractor and resi- to the total cost of $859,786, with
Workers recently began a city- dents to ensure the work is done the State of Michigan ‘no lead’ requirements the balance coming from the
wide water meter replacement properly and efficiently. These and are guaranteed accurate for 20 years. Water and Sewer Fund reserves.
program to install new water new water meters meet the Letters were mailed to resi-
meters and replace second State of Michigan 'no lead' dents announcing the water
water meters used exclusively requirements and are guaran- upgrade the wiring. This step in ures, the vendor's workers will meter replacement program,
for outdoor use, such as for in- teed accurate for 20 years.” the process takes about 30 min- carry identification and drive which is expected to take four to
ground lawn sprinkler systems. Employees from Ferguson utes to one hour, a city vehicles with the company name five months to complete. For
“The majority of water Waterworks and Utility spokesperson said. The worker visible. more detailed information
meters in the city are 20 years Metering Solutions will perform will also replace the touch pad Members of the city council about the water meter installa-
old or older and have reached the installations. A worker will currently located on an outside approved a $622,000 loan from tion, visit the “Frequently Asked
the end of their projected life need to enter a house or busi- wall with a new meter interface the city General Fund to the Questions” section on the City of
cycle,” said DPW Director Loyd ness to replace the meter and unit (MIU). For security meas- Water and Sewer Fund with 2.5 Northville website.
Plymouth Ice Festival will feature 20-block sculpture this year

Again this year, Tajana the festival by working in the frozen giraffe. She also com-
Raukar will be a big deal at the studio. The Michigan First petes and has won internation-
Plymouth Ice Festival. Credit Union sculpture, howev- al ice carving events.
Raukar, the owner of Ice er, will be completed in the Raukar said that sculptures
Dreams Sculptures, will carve park and early visitors can even of the size commissioned by
the largest ice sculpture in watch Raukar at work Michigan First Credit Union do
Kellogg Park sponsored by Raukar first studied to be a present some unique chal-
Michigan First Credit Union. chef when arriving in the U.S. lenges but that her years of
Raukar, a world champion, from her native Croatia. While experience have provided her
will carve 20 blocks of ice, each learning the fine points of cook- with techniques to ensure suc-
about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide ing, she discovered how much cess. She and a team will start
into the large work of art-exact- she enjoyed the sculpting of on the huge piece early in the
ly what she will be carving small fruits and vegetables, and week to be sure it is perfect for
remained a secret at press how good she was at it. Those display Friday.
time, but rumors indicated it beautiful little baskets made Michigan First is also the
would certainly have some- from lemons, flowers sculpted sponsor of the petting farm and
thing to do with the Red Wings. from tomatoes and watermel- pony rides during the festival.
Raukar is used to working in ons led her to try her skill at ice A credit union spokesman
subzero temperatures and carving and the rest, as they say, noted that the Ice Festival is a
keeps her studio in Plymouth at is history. great way to demonstrate the
about 9 degrees so she can Raukar, like other champi- Michigan First commitment to
maintain the integrity of the ice ons, usually starts with a sketch the community, prompting their
while she works. and transfers her drawing to involvement and sponsorships.
Professional carvers from the ice block, but she would This is the second year
Ice Dreams will be creating rather just take her chainsaw Michigan First has sponsored
many of the sculptures seen in and let her imagination take the petting farm, pony rides
front of businesses and in the over. Raukar is an award-win- and huge sculpture. The huge 20-block Michigan First Credit Union sponsored sculpture
at the 2019 Plymouth Ice Festival was also carved by champion
park during the festival this ning champion and has won “We really appreciate them, Tajana Raukar of Ice Dreams and drew crowds last year.
year. The carvers will be busy competitions in Michigan, and all our sponsors,” noted
for more than a week, getting Ohio, and nearby states. She's James Geitzen of JAG enter- realize this is a totally commu- of businesses and it is a real tes-
ahead of the number of sculp- won seven championships in tainment, which produces the nity-sponsored event. We could- tament to the importance of
tures than need completed for Alaska, one for her 25-foot festival. “Many people do not n't do this without the support this event to the community.”
Hockey classes set to begin

Registration for the next Learn to Play A limited number of gear sets are
Hockey sessions at the Plymouth available to borrow from the Recreation
Cultural Center is now under way. The Department for use during the program
classes, which are an introduction to and can be reserved on-line when regis-
hockey programs intended for players 4 tering.
to 9 years of age, will begin Jan. 4. On-Line Registration is available at
The program includes seven skating https://plymouthwebtrac.net/wbwsc/ply-
sessions and will continue through Feb. mouthwebtrac.wsc/splash.html
23. The cost per student is $85. First time users must contact the
All sessions take place at the Recreation Office to be set-up with a user
Plymouth Cultural Center 525 Farmer, id and password. Contact the office by e-
Plymouth. mail at recreation@plymouthmi.gov or
Full equipment is required and (734) 455-6620 x 0.
includes athletic supporter with cup for Walk-In Registration will be taken at
boys or pelvis protectors for girls, shin the City of Plymouth Recreation
guards, hockey socks, hockey pants, Department located in the Plymouth
elbow pads, shoulder pads, jersey, unex- Cultural Center Recreation office win-
pired hockey helmet with full face guard, dow hours are 11:30 a.m. through 4 p.m.
neck guard, gloves, skates and an ice Monday through Friday. For more infor-
hockey stick. mation call (734) 455-6620 x 0.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
January 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Northville Township Municipal Offices, 44405 Six
Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48168 to consider rezoning the former fire station property at 48515 7 Mile Rd.,
Parcel 77 030 99 0007 001 from PROS (Public Recreation, Facilities and Open Space) to R-2 (Single Family
Residential).
The public is invited to attend this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. Plans will be
available for viewing at the Township between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Written com-
ments will be received by the Northville Township Planning Commission at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville,
MI 48168.
Tim Zawodny, Chair
Planning Commission
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CITY OF ROMULUS
PLANNING COMMISSION - Notice of a Public Hearing
January 22, 2020

Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 for the purpose of considering the following: RZ-2019-004; 28430
Beverly located at 28430 Beverly Road (Parcel ID #80-002-99-0012-000) requesting to rezone 5
acres of property from M-1, Light Industrial to M-T, Industrial Transportation.
NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND INTENT TO COMMENCE
The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, PROCEEDINGS TO FORFEIT AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY
Romulus MI 48174-1485. A copy of the proposed requests are available in the Planning Department
during regular business hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions may be TO: All interested persons
addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Department of Public Services, 12600 Wayne Road, You are hereby notified that on 02/26/2018, pursuant to MCL 600.4701 et seq, the Northville Township Police
Romulus, MI 48174-1485 or at 734-955-4530. Department seized the following described property: 2004 Buick Rendezvous, VIN: 3G5DA03E84S584868 and
Eric Pierre Warren was convicted of the crime of Attempted 2nd Degree Home Invasion pursuant to MCL
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk 750.110a(3) and sentenced on May 07, 2018. To file a claim of interest in this property you must, within twen-
City of Romulus, Michigan ty-eight (28) days of the first publication of this notice, file claim with the Northville Township Police
Department at 41600 West Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168, Telephone No. (248) 349-9400. Failure to file
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