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Centuries-old family lumber businesses combine

Two of the oldest, family- ing needs of customers during the plan to identify the need for local- ees. Former co-owners Brad changing marketplace,” said Brad
owned building suppliers in the last century, Mans remains a fami- ly owned building material busi- Upton and Todd Upton remain on Upton and Todd Upton. “We have
state recently joined forces as ly-owned and operated business. nesses like ours to have both a staff as general manager and sales had a relationship with Mans
Mans Lumber and Millwork part- The sale ensured the 110-year- plan for transition and succes- manager, respectively, along with Lumber and Millwork for
nered with Dillman & Upton, the old Dillman & Upton will also sion.” all 60 of their employees. Saving decades; they're already like fami-
premier home improvement cen- remain a family business, which By teaming up with Dillman & local jobs, especially amid the ly, and now is the best time to join
ter in Oakland County. was important to both partners, Upton, Mans Lumber has created pandemic, was important to both forces.”
Mans, located in Canton said Doug Mans, the president of one of the largest suppliers of partners. The last few years resulted in
Township, also has operations in Mans Lumber and Millwork. lumber and millwork in the “This partnership will help us soaring sales for Mans. In 2020,
Ann Arbor and Trenton. Mans “We wanted to prioritize keep- region. to continue to grow and improve Mans saw a 30 percent growth in
began as shipbuilders in 1900. ing it a family business,” said The partnership creates a com- our ability to compete in today's sales, with 2021 projections
While evolving to meet the chang- Mans. “It's part of our five-year pany with more than 230 employ- incredibly diverse and rapidly expected to exceed that figure.

Museum there is a copy of the Hartwick book at

the media center across the street from
township hall available to residents.
FROM PAGE 1 “I pray they will put the museum in
operation, soon,” Ban said. “It carries
gle to set up a Sumpter museum, but to rich, rich history from all three commu-
reopen the museum that carries treas- nities.” Her remarks were met with
ures from the whole tri-community. applause from the audience members.
Ban stressed the importance of pre- Sumpter Township Supervisor Tim
serving the history of Sumpter Township Bowman explained that he and Van
and the entire area to the trustees and Buren Township Supervisor Kevin
suggested that each of them read a book McNamara had discussed the future of
detailing the history of the community the museum and they hope to discuss the
from 1840 to 1910 written by Jeanne matter with Belleville Mayor Kerreen
Hartwick. She said the book was “a Conley.
treasure” and that it could be purchased Van Buren Township owns the build-
at the museum once it is reopened. She ing in which the museum is housed and
also cited The Story of Willow Run by Belleville and Sumpter contribute annu-
Marian Wilson, which is available at the ally to the operation of the facility.
Yankee Air Museum, and the “Rosie the The Sumpter contribution during the
Riveter Cookbook,” only available at the past few years has been $10,000 accord-
museum as valuable records of the histo- ing to Deputy Supervisor/Trustee Tim The Belleville Area Museum
ry of the area. Rush although the Sumpter contribution museum was re-opened. tory of the museum by the three munici-
Deputy Clerk Anthony Burdick said was suspended until such time as the No date for a discussion about the his- pal leaders was announced.

Sumpter Township to increase testing of water quality

Sumpter Township residents interested national census showed that the population Danci explained that this offered an explained that anyone who pays a water bill
in having their water tested for lead contam- of Sumpter Township had increased to opportunity to local residents who may have in the township could request the testing as
ination can register with the Department of more than 10,000 residents which would concerns about the water quality or lead or part of the 30 required tests.
Public Works (DPW) for the service. require the increase in water testing. He copper in their water. For more information, call (734) 461-6201
Township DPW Director John Danci told said the federal requirements would neces- “If they contact my officer, we can put Ext. 12242 or email johndanci@sumpter-
members of the township board of trustees sitate the testing of residential water quality them on the list for testing,” Danci said. He twp.org.
that increased testing for lead and contami- at 30 sites in the township rather than the
nants in the township water supply would previous 20 sites as dictated by the regula-
be required this year. He explained that the tions.
Coffee with a Cop served

The Canton Township Police urged to ask questions, tell officers about
Department will host Coffee with a Cop individual neighborhoods, or share con-
from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 12 at St. Michael cerns.
Lutheran Church. The coffee is free and the conversa-
The informal gathering is a chance to tion is informal and informative, they
"pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and added. St. Michael Lutheran Church is
get to know your local police and ordi- located at 7000 Sheldon Road Canton, MI
nance officers," officials said. Visitors are 48187.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written
claim with the Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discov-
ered. Notice should be mailed to Charter Township of Canton, Division of Public Works, 4847 Sheldon Road S, Canton,
Michigan 48188. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Division of Public Works
at 734/397-1011 for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
THANK YOU
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
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, February 24, 2022 for the following:
TOWING 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@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
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,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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