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Wizards and muggles

Library hosts special Harry Potter party

Grab your house robes; it's time for a Get geeked for Harry Potter Bingo, a
Harry Potter Party. Canton Public Library sorting hat, polyjuice punch, pretzel
is hosting a celebration of the beloved wands, an owl craft and more. Costumes
series with live music, games, treats and are encouraged and all ages are welcome.
crafts from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. "The party is a means for fans to come
Saturday, Feb. 9. together to celebrate the magic of books,
Tonks and the Aurors, 'The Bruce music and community. Attendees will
Springsteen of Wizard Rock,' will be play- have a blast while connecting with other
ing an acoustic set. The high-energy musi- fans," said Youth Librarian Whitney Jones.
cal act was originally based out of Ann Learn some lyrics so that you can sing
Arbor but has gone on to play all over the along at www.tonksandtheaurors.com.
United States and in Dublin at LeakyCon. No registration required. The Canton
Started by frontwoman Steph Anderson in Public Library is located at 1200 S. Canton
2007, Tonks and the Aurors has created Center Road in Canton. Visit www.canton-
five full-length albums plus an E.P. all pl.org or call (734) 397-0999 for informa- Tonks, above, and the Aurors will perform live at the Harry Potter event at the Canton
about Harry Potter, as well as other music. tion. Library.
New director named at Northville District Library

Laura Mancini has been Library, the Library for the ” communities and serves as a
appointed as the new director of Visually and Physically It is a genuine privilege source of enrichment and inspi-
the Northville District Library. Impaired, and the Research ration.” She is looking forward
Her hiring was confirmed at a Library. She has also worked at to begin the next phase to “meeting the residents of the
special meeting of the Library the GM Media Archives, the of my career here. Northville communities and
Board of Trustees Dec. 5 and she Cranbrook Archives and the working with them on this
began her new post Jan. 14. Benson Ford Research Center. endeavor.”
Mancini was formerly the Mancini holds a Master of She succeeds Anne Mannisto,
director of the Oakland County Library and Information “The Northville District genuine privilege to begin the who retired from the library
Library, where she served in Science degree from Wayne Library is well-known through- next phase of my career here.” after 22 years, serving as assis-
that position for 15 years. In that State University and was as an out the Michigan library commu- She plans to continue the tant director and library direc-
capacity she administered the adjunct faculty member at the nity for its first-class library serv- work done by her predecessors tor.
county library programs, which college. She is also a trustee for ices provided by a stellar board to make the Northville District The Library is located at 212
included the Adams-Pratt Law the Southfield Public Library. and staff,” Mancini said. “It is a Library “a place that connects West Cady St. Northville.
Kindergarten registration for class of 2032 is now under way

Northville Public Schools is Moraine, March 18,20 21 and at 2019-20 kindergarteners will take option on school days from as 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at
now accepting kindergarten Silver Springs, March 26 and 27.: place at each school. The meeting early as 7 a.m. to the start of school each of the locations where pre-
enrollment for the graduating Parents should follow steps one is set for 6 p.m. May 1 at Amerman; and from school dismissal until 6 school programs are offered
class of 2032. through six on the website to com- for 6 p.m. April 29 at Moraine; for p.m. including Old Village School,
Parents with children who will plete the enrollment forms and 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Ridge Wood; for “Our Nationally Accredited Thornton Creek Elementary
be 5 years of age on or before Sept. gather information regarding 6 p.m. May 8 at Silver Springs; for 6 Early Childhood program also School, Ridge Wood Elementary
1, 2019, can access the 2019-20 which documents to bring to the p.m. May 16 at Thornton Creek and offers Half-Day, Pre-K PLUS, School and Winchester
Enrollment page on the district scheduled appointment. If circum- for 5:45 p.m. May 16 at Winchester. School-Day and Full-Day pro- Elementary School. These Open
website to schedule an appoint- stances prevent making an The Northville Public Schools grams for children as young as 33 Houses are intended for potential
ment with a member of the office appointment during the dates list- Early Childhood Education and months old and toilet trained. A new families to the programs and
of student data. Staff members will ed above, select an appointment at Extended Day Programs offers Parent/Child class is also available are designed for parents and
be available to review all neces- any other school. If unsure of Kids' Club at each elementary for children who have turned 2 by guardians. Webinars will also be
sary documentation and process which school a child will be school. This tuition-based program Sept. 1, 2019, a spokesman noted. provided for program overviews,
enrollment at Amerman on Feb. attending, view the attendance allows parents the option to have The NPS Early Childhood curriculum information, and the
20, 21; at Winchester, Feb. 26,27,28; boundary map on the district web- their child participate in a before Education and Extended Day registration process. For more
at Thornton Creek, March 5,6,7; at site. and/or after school childcare pro- Program will host Curriculum information, visit the Early
Ridge Wood, March 12, 13, 14; at A parent meeting for incoming gram. Kids' Club is offered as an Parent Night Open Houses from Childhood website.
Tax help is now available

Volunteer aides from the AARP The volunteers who work on tax
Foundation will offer free tax preparation preparation are certified. Tax prepara-
services to seniors at the Northville tion is by appointment only, between 8
Community Center on Thursdays, Feb. 7 - a.m. and 3 p.m. and typically takes 1 to 1-½
April 12. This service has been offered to hours. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
the community for at least 10 years at the To schedule an appointment, call (248) BOARD OF REVIEW APPOINTMENTS
Community Center. 305-2851 during business hours.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton,
County of Wayne, State of Michigan to all residents of the Charter Township of Canton the March
Notice of Public Hearing Board of Review will be held in the Canton Township Hall on the first floor, at 1150 S. Canton Center Road.
Charter Township of Canton
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program All persons protesting their assessment must complete petitions prior to appearing to or in writing to the Board of Review. All
Program Year (PY) 2018 Action Plan amendment petitions must be received in the Assessor's office by March 13, 2019 by 9:00 p.m.
The Charter Township of Canton is amending its 5 Year Consolidated Plan July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 and the Annual The following is the schedule for March Board of Review.
Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2018 from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds at $323,085 increased to $678,188. Monday, March 11, 2019 Hearings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Appointments Only)
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate at a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 7:00
P.M. at the Canton Administration Building – Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan. Otherwise all com- Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
munications should be addressed in writing to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department, Mike Sheppard, (Appointments Only)
1150 Canton Center S, Canton , Michigan, 48188.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Hearings from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Canton will provide technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request (Appointments Only)
such assistance in developing funding request proposals and in the review of program activities and program performance. In
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities Please be advised that after 4:30 p.m. entry to the building can only be accessed through the front entrance of the Township Hall.
and provisions on a case-by-case basis, as well as provide auxiliary aides and services for individuals with disabilities. Requests
for special accommodations must contact Mike Sheppard at (734) 394-5225, e-mail mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org or in writ- To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions regarding the March Board of Review you may call the Assessor's
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 ATTN: 5 Year Consolidated/Annual Action Plan Office at 734-394-5111.
amendment Hearing. Requests for special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice.
Michael A. Siegrist, CLERK
Mike Sheppard CN1814 - 020719 2.5 x 3.409 Charter Township of Canton Township
Financial Analyst
Finance Department
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Publish: February 7, 2019 CN1813 - 020719 2.5 x 3.162
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – January 29, 2019
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Community Planner - Goulet ,Public Works Manager – Belair, or activities.
Facilities Supervisor - Gregg King Adoption of Agenda Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to amend the agenda by
removing the possible Board Action and Topic #2. Motion carried unanimously. STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Canton Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
Township Cemeteries. (DPW) Presenter: Public Works Manager – Bob Belair A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
available through the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during the ADA.
regular business hours, or by contacting the Secretary to the Clerk at 734-394-5120.Belair presented a PowerPoint to the board
regarding cemeteries in the township. Of the five cemeteries in the township, three are municipally owned. Knollwood and Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
Cherry Hill Cemeteries are privately owned. Maintenance of the cemeteries is contracted by Parks Division to independent con- leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
tractors. This is funded through the General Fund and costs approximately $5000 annually. Our DPW handles burials with costs of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ranging from $1200 to $2250. However cremation boxes are only $285. Belair outlined the process for handling burials. In 2017 ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Mannik & Smith performed a detailed survey of Kinyon and Sheldon Cemeteries. All data has been entered into the GIS data
base and all records were scanned and entered into the Content Management System. Belair outlined options available to the Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
board for the future of the three township owned cemeteries. Treasurer Slavens asked where the records are located now. Belair and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
stated all records are now stored at the DPW. Belair outlined options available to the board for the future of the three township ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
owned cemeteries. Trustee Graham-Hudak asked if we have all the documentation on ownership of every plot. Belair explained are generally prohibited.
how an ordinance might address ownership. Belair has had inquires in the past regarding purchasing plots in township cemeter-
ies. The policy has been that our cemeteries are closed, however there is no written policy. Belair outlined options for making Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
plots available to the public. Clerk Siegrist asked if the township has any concerns regarding the historic value of the cemeter- ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
ies. Gregg King explained the cemeteries are not covered by the Historic District Commission however there would be a great Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
deal of concern regarding work being done in the cemeteries. Markers may have been moved or stolen, so we are not absolute- as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
ly positive about “vacancies” within our cemeteries. Historically, cemeteries would have had separate areas for babies, “potter’s
field” type of plots, possibly veteran’s areas, etc. Historically, cremations would not have been considered. Garden areas were The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
not part of original designs. Supervisor Williams requested Belair layout a business case for sale of some open areas in Kinyon programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Cemetery. Including sub-surface inspections to ensure we are not disturbing any existing unmarked graves. Also, he would like
RBA’s to be prepared to close out the other two cemeteries. Trustee Foster asked if Belair expected the property maintenance Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
costs to remain the same. Belair replied yes. Clerk Siegrist asked if the Historical Society has been consulted regarding these should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
potential changes in the handling of the cemeteries. King stated he will present this to the Historic District Commission and the Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Historical Society. TOPIC 2: Roads Update. (Eng.) – Removed by amendment to the agenda. ADDITIONAL PUB-
LIC COMMENT: None OTHER: None ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
Motion carried unanimously. ____ Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
www.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN18121 - 020719 2.5 x 4.306 Publish: 02/07/19 CN1811 - 020719 2.5 x 4.72