The Northville School District is now
home to three of only nine Lighthouse
Schools in the state.
Ridge Wood Elementary School
received the prestigious designation last
month after a Lighthouse Review Team
from Franklin Covey Education, a compo-
nent of the global consulting and training
leader Franklin Covey, spent a day in
January interviewing Ridge Wood stu-
dents, teachers, staff and parents. The
team members toured the school, visited
classrooms and reviewed data with stu-
dents. Just 14 days later, Ridge Wood prin-
cipal Heather Bauer got the call that
Ridge Wood is a The Leader in Me
LighthouseSchool.
Students and staff members celebrated
their accomplishment during a school-
wide assembly the next day.
Ridge Wood is one of 170 to achieve
Lighthouse status and only the ninth in
Michigan - along with Moraine and Silver
Springs elementary schools, which earned
the Lighthouse designation in 2013 and
2014, respectively.
“To have three of the nine Lighthouse
schools in Michigan is a remarkable
achievement to celebrate. This achieve-
ment underscores the meaningful work
under way across our learning community
from early childhood through graduation
to prepare our students for a bright future
in the 21st century world,” said Northville
Superintendent of Schools Mary Kay
Gallagher.
The Leader in Me is a whole-school
transformation framework - developed in
partnership with educators - that empow-
ers students with the leadership and life
skills they need to thrive in the 21st centu-
ry. It is based on the principles and prac-
tices of personal, interpersonal and orga-
nizational effectiveness. TheLeader inMe
starts with the premise that every child
possesses unique strengths and has the
ability to be a leader and have a voice in
their learning.
“The Leader in Me framework has
enabled both our teachers and our stu-
dents to see themselves as true leaders,”
said Bauer. “We have students who take
charge of their learning, set goals, and
make plans for how they will achieve
those goals. It is amazing to hear our chil-
dren talk about what they can do, and
what they are leaders of. Being recog-
nized as a school earning the Lighthouse
status is an honor and is simply amazing. I
couldn't be more proud of our students,
and the entire Ridge Wood family,” she
said.
“I would like to extend a huge thank
you for the support of Ridge Wood fami-
lies, our teachers and staff, our Dad's Club,
PTA, and the Northville Educational
Foundation, all of whom have made this
journey possible,” Bauer added. “We are
celebrating this milestone as we continue
to focus on our mission to Learn and Lead
Together.”
“We applaud the entire Ridge Wood
community for achieving the distinction as
a Lighthouse School in their The Leader
in Me journey,” said Gallagher. “This is
powerful work that brings students, teach-
ers, parents and families together with the
collective focus on learning in a way that
unleashes the leadership capacity and
potential within every learner.”
The Canton Library is offering
Storytime for kids with special needs,
Count Me In, at 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The
Storytimes are designed for young chil-
dren with developmental delays and dis-
abilities. The programs are funded by the
DollarGeneral LiteracyFoundation.
Programs are planned for March 12,
April 23, May 21 and June 18 at the Canton
Public Library, 1200 South Canton Center
Road.
For information, call (734) 397-0999.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed special land use request as pro-
vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
CANTON TOWNSHIP WATER STORAGE FACILITY SPECIAL LAND USE
- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL
LAND USE APPROVAL FOR AWATER STORAGE AND PUMPING FACILITYAS REQUIRED IN SECTION 11.02B FOR
THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF PARCEL NO. 006 99 0009 000 (43147 JOY ROAD). Property is located south of Joy Road
and east of Morton Taylor Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, March 10, 2016 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON,
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 14, 2016, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance:
ZONINGORDINANCE TEXTAMENDMENT
CONSIDER REQUEST TOAMEND THE CANTON TOWNSHIP ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDING, SECTION 1.03 RELATIVE TO THE DEFINITION OF SPECIAL EVENT AND SECTION 2.07
RELATIVE TO SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S., prior to Thursday, March 10, 2016 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Greg Greene, Chairman
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
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, March 10, 2016 for the following:
KUBOTA CAB TRACTOR & GROOMING MOWER
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact Mike
Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company
name, address and telephone number 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.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ELECTION NOTICE
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the Charter Township of Canton, notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary
Election will be held in the Charter Township of Canton on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose
of nominating candidates for the following office:
President of the United States (Republican and Democrat Ballots)
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PRECINCT NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS
Listed below are the polling locations for the Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Election which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
for the purpose of voting:
Precinct No.
Name of Facility
Address
1 & 23
Discovery Middle School
45083 Hanford Rd
2
Connection Church
3855 S. Sheldon Rd
3, 10, 21
St. John Neumann Church
44800 Warren Rd
4 & 13
Miller Elementary School
43721 Hanford Rd
5 & 31
Crescent Academy
40440 Palmer Rd
6 & 32
Life Church
7001 N. Haggerty Rd
7 & 8
Salem High School
46181 Joy Rd
9 & 34
Eriksson Elementary School
1275 N. Haggerty Rd
11 & 19
Tonda Elementary School
46501 Warren Rd
12 & 14
Hulsing Elementary School
8055 Fleet St
15
Walker-Winter Elementary School
39932 Michigan Ave
16 & 17
Bentley Elementary School
1100 S. Sheldon Rd
18 & 29
Field Elementary School
1000 S. Haggerty Rd
20
Township Fire Station No. 1
1100 S. Canton Center Rd
22
Hoben Elementary School
44680 Saltz Rd
24 & 25
Canton High School
8415 N. Canton Center Rd
26, 27, 36 & 40
Summit on the Park
46000 Summit Parkway
28
Canton Township DPW Yard
4847 S. Sheldon Rd
30
Mettetal Airport
8550 N. Lilley Rd
33 & 37
Dodson Elementary School
205 N. Beck Rd
35
Canton Human Services Center
50430 School House Rd
38
Historic Cherry Hill School
50440 Cherry Hill Rd
39
Plymouth High School
8400 N. Beck Rd
41 & 42
Workman Elementary School
250 N. Denton Rd
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, March 5, 2016 for obtaining and casting absentee ballots. Qualified voters must appear in person to receive a ballot.
On Monday, March 7, 2016, those requesting an absentee ballot must appear in person at the Clerk's Office no later
than 4:00 p.m. Emergency absentee ballots ONLY will be issued on Election Day, March 8, 2016.
To obtain election instructions in an alternative format (audio or Braille), contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120 prior to
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 Website at
, or call the Clerk's office at 734-394-5120.
Terry G. Bennett, Clerk
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NOTICE OF FUNDINGAVAILABILITY
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Request for Applications and Public Notice of Availability of Funds
The Charter Township of Canton announces the availability of approximately $330,000 in CDBG funds for housing and com-
munity development activities beginning July 1, 2016. CDBG program income or reprogrammed CDBG funds may also be avail-
able under this announcement. Canton will accept sealed applications at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March
17, 2016 for the following:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Applications may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the application
name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of opening. The Township reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all applications. 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.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
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Canton Leisure Services was
honored with two mParks
awards this year, including an
Excellence in Therapeutic
Recreation Programming Award
and a Special BrochureAward.
The honors are awarded
annually to parks and recreation
agencies and individuals who
have contributed to the state
recreation industry by mParks.
This year, 22 parks and recre-
ation professionals, agencies,
advocates and legislators were
honored with Michigan
Recreation and Park Awards at
the 2016 conference Feb. 18. The
Canton awards were presented
to the Camp Leisure Club, and
the seasonal brochure for the
CantonFarmersMarket.
“This recognition is further
proof of Canton Leisure
Services' dedication to quality
programs and events,” said
Canton Leisure Services
Director Debra Bilbrey-
Honsowetz. “Canton residents
are fortunate to have access to
these award-winning programs
in our community, as well as
year-round recreation opportu-
nities, health and wellness class-
es and activities, fine arts and
cultural programs, family-friend-
ly community events andmore.”
“Over the years, mParks
members, professionals and
partners have made a tremen-
dous impact on quality of life
through parks and recreation,”
said mParks Chief Operating
Officer Ann Conklin. “The award
winners and the entire industry
truly make an important differ-
ence in the lives of Michigan res-
idents and visitors.”
mParks is the statewide pro-
fessional association for
Michigan's parks and recreation
industry, committed to educating
and inspiring a diverse member-
ship of more than 2,000 parks
and recreation professionals,
agencies, advocates and vendors.
mParks also serves as the voice
for the industry, promoting and
advocating for parks and recre-
ation as an invaluable resource
for community, economy and
public health. Learn more about
mParks at
.
Since 2004, Canton Leisure
Services has been accredited by
the
Commission
for
Accreditation of Park and
Recreation Agencies (CAPRA),
which recognizes park and
recreation agencies for excel-
lence in operation and service.
Currently there are 143 CAPRA
accredited agencies in the
United States. Canton Leisure
Services was also recognized as
the 2008 winner of the National
Recreation
and
Parks
Association Gold Medal Award
for Excellence in Park and
RecreationManagement.
For more information about
Canton's award-winning pro-
grams and other Canton Leisure
Services classes, programs and
events, visit
or call (734) 394-5460.
