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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Police director reassures township residents

Canton Township Police Mr. Nichols with our citizens. he continued.
Director Chad Baugh recently Our hearts go out to the Nichols ” “As our country mourns this
issued a public statement reas- family and the families of those Our team is guided by law, policy, tragic event, our officers are
suring the community of the living with racial injustice in and the best practices in policing. prepared for the complexities
dedication to service and the America. This is indeed a of today through training and
law demonstrated daily by moment for reflection and an leadership.
members of the Canton Police opportunity for positive change. The Canton Police
Department. We hope and believe that jus- serving in the most challenging cally, politically, socially, and Department will continue to
In the public message, Baugh tice will be served in this case times,” Baugh said in the pre- religiously diverse community. find solutions to maintain pub-
explained that his statement so long as we keep bending the pared statement. Our team is guided by law, poli- lic support and, most important-
was in response to the tragic arc. Police officers in Memphis “Also, I write to our residents cy, and the best practices in ly, to be impartial to ensure our
death of Tyre Nichols at the wear a badge, and the officers to reassure them that we have policing to ensure our actions citizens feel safe and can thrive.
hands of Memphis TN public who are responsible for Tyre some of the finest individuals serve the Canton community at Our mutual trust with the mem-
safety officers. Baugh said the Nichols death have tarnished working for our police depart- the highest level. bers of our community is the
members of the Canton Police the police officer badge and ment. We work daily to develop “Through this time, our offi- cornerstone of our success. As
Department stand against injus- uniform. These actions in a workforce who demonstrate cers will continue to serve our always, we are here to serve the
tice and work every day to serve Memphis, TN, cause severe dis- the mindset and skills that build community with a focus on Canton community, support all
members of the community. trust. Extraordinary events a foundation of public trust and building trust through our serv- of our residents and visitors,
“The Canton Police impact our police officers service, with a genuine commit- ice that is based on profession- and protect life,” Baugh reas-
Department mourns the loss of because they must continue ment to our racially, economi- alism, integrity, and courage,” sured township residents.

Community mourning death

of 27-year veteran firefighter

The community is mourning the death
of Plymouth Township Fire Department
Battalion Chief Christopher Mack who
died Jan. 31 of heart disease.
Chief Mack, 50, was a 27-year veteran
of the Plymouth Township department
and his death was mourned with a purple
and black banner on fire trucks in the
community last week. Chief Mack was
remembered by his family and fellow fire-
fighters as a giving person and a loving
son. He had great auto body skills and
was an automotive aficionado in his off-
Warm wishes duty hours, his family said.
Among Chief Mack's survivors are his
Representatives of the Plymouth Township Firefighters Charity Fund present a wife, Monica; his mother, Pamela; his sib-
check for $2,500 to Plymouth Community United Way leaders. Plymouth lings Ronald (Nanci) Shelton and Patricia
Community United Way consistently assists the community year after year, a Wells; nieces and nephews Ronald
spokesman said, and the township firefighters "look forward to partnering with
this great organization in the future." Fire Chief Pat Conley and Township James, Donny Wayne King, Michael J.
Supervisor Kurt Heise participated in the check presentation. Cross and Justine Cross. He is also
remembered and mourned by his fellow Battalion Chief Christopher Mack
members of the fire service and his
Students appropriately pacing and timing instruc- beloved dog, Belle. to the Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral
Funeral arrangements were entrusted
tion to build consistency across the district
Chief Mack was predeceased by his
and providing more than 200 courses for father, William. Home in Plymouth.
FROM PAGE 1 professional development of teachers and
staff to equip them with the tools needed in
exceeding the national average range in the classroom.
growth as measured by the Fall 2022 “All stakeholders in P-CCS collaborate
NWEA. In Michigan M-STEP results, to meet the needs of our students, despite
Plymouth Canton students are exceeding great challenges like a global pandemic,”
student achievement rates of their peers in Rayl said. “We look forward to continuing
the Great Lakes state in English Language to focus on elevating our academic per-
Arts, math, science and social studies by formance while reducing any remaining
double-digit percentage points. gaps so all students can continue to
District Chief Academic Officer Beth achieve success.”
Rayl credited the entire district learning In addition to positive achievement
community for their commitment to identi- results, the NWEA data also tracked stu-
fying innovative learning and teaching dent growth nationwide. In contrast to
strategies aimed at meeting the needs of all national findings, students in Plymouth
students, including: tailoring and imple- Canton Community Schools, in aggregate,
menting small-group instruction and performed at or above the national average
hybrid learning with both remote and in- range in achievement and growth as meas-
person opportunities; intentionally focus- ured by the fall 2022 NWEA. Unlike the
ing on subjects that require face-to-face findings for third graders across the nation,
instruction at different levels, such as math students in Grade 3 at Plymouth Canton CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
and literacy at the elementary grades; exceeded their growth norms this fall. INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 for the following:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID COPPER TUBING AND BRASS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 for the following: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All
bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone num-
LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE DUST CONTROL APPLICATION ber and date and time of bid 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.
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone num-
ber and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does Publish 2/9/2023 CN2475 - 020923 2.5 x 2.062
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
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Publish 2/9/2023 CN2476 - 020923 2.5 x 2.062 INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 for the following:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WATER MAIN REPAIR CLAMPS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 for the following: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All
bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone num-
ber and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does
2023 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, Publish 2/9/2023 CN2478 - 020923 2.5 x 2.062
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Publish 2/9/2023 CN2477 - 020923 2.5 x 2.062 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 for the following:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 2023 Canton Neighborhood Roads Program
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Project consists of concrete and HMA pavement replacement in 18 subdivisions throughout Canton Township. It also includes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed catch basin repairs in these 18 subdivisions and in other subdivisions throughout the Township.
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, for the following: Approximate major quantities are as follows:
2023 Major Roads - Asphalt Cold Milling HMA Surface 12000 Syd
HMA pavement inlay/reconstruction (~41,500 square yards) and HMA milling and resurfacing (~10,800 square yards) work at HMA, 5EML 1200 Ton
three separate locations, including Lilley, Lotz, and Sheldon Roads in Canton Township. Also included are detail 7 repairs, Pavt Repr, With or Without Curb, Nonreinf 18000 Syd
drainage work, permanent pavement marking and signing, and sidewalk ramp construction.
Curb and Gutter, Rem & Replace 760 Ft
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The
The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, 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. color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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