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                                                      CANTON - PLYMOUTH
                                                       CANTON - PLYMOUTH





        1 million calls seek Canton vaccine appointments




                          Julie Brown  nation clinic. Canton appoint-                            ”                                   Members of the board of
                        Special Writer  ments were made for inocula-                                                               trustees recently OK’d reap-
                                       tions Feb. 25-26.                          Members of the board of trustees                 pointments to the advisory coun-
           As the phones opened Feb. 22  In other business during the                                                              cil for the Canton Cares Fund
        for the first round of COVID-19  Feb. 23 meeting, trustees unani-      also recently OK'd reappointments to the            which has also funded scholar-
        vaccinations    in    Canton   mously approved purchase of 10        advisory council for the Canton Cares Fund.           ships to youths who've worked as
        Township, some one million calls  Dell laptop computers at a cost                                                          election inspectors, which Clerk
        came in within six hours.      of $22,840.40. The purchase will                                                            Michael Siegrist said helped in
           “It's really important that we  be paid using drug forfeiture                                                           recruiting help, especially when
        acknowledge all the people”    funds.                         Municipal Services. He noted  and works with youth, veterans,  older adults have COVID-19
        helping, said Christopher        Canton Director of Police    Canton will be mostly built up in  and seniors, among others.  fears.
        Stoecklein, Canton director of  Services Chad Baugh said the  about 10 years and outlined key  Mortier described an older    Meade said the goal had been
        fire services. For those who   computers will provide a level of  components of using an outside  woman in a home without run-  to raise $46,000 a year. That has
        made appointments, all now at  security in the department.    firm for landscape architecture  ning water, an impetus to form  fallen short, but she showed
        least age 65, he urged them to   “It's based on the security of  and its planning.          Canton Cares. Donors get tax   financials including reserves of
        show up no more than 10 min-   the computer. There's a lot of   Cost savings likely will follow,  breaks because it's through the  nearly $31,000.
        utes before their appointment,  information that flows through”  Smith said.                foundation” that they give money,  “We feel this has been a really
        and for those without appoint-  on Courts and Law Enforcement   Trustees also heard from Beth  she explained.              successful program,” she said.
        ments to stay home.            Management      Information    Meade, Canton Community          The Police/Fire Awards are    Both Graham-Hudak and
           Township Supervisor Anne    Systems, commonly called       Foundation president, and     also presented through the foun-  Trustee Steven Sneideman
        Marie Graham-Hudak, at the     CLEMIS,” he said.              Laura Mortier, a township recre-  dation, and Mortier said she  praised the presentation by
        Canton Board of Trustees meet-   Trustees also heard a presen-  ation specialist, about the Canton  believes it matters “to have some  Meade and Mortier. “I would like
        ing Feb. 23, thanked Wayne     tation on future landscape archi-  Cares Fund. Mortier chairs the  sort of township representation  to look it over again,” agreed
        County Commissioner Melissa    tecture in the township from   advisory council and explained  on the board. It doesn't have to be  Trustee Kate Borninski, in
        Daub for her help with the vacci-  Jade Smith, director of    the fund was founded in 2017  me.”                           requesting a copy.

        ‘Pal’entine party



        Seniors celebrate holiday with


        visits from man’s best friend



           There was a lot of love at the      gie treats for all of the contestants during
        Valentine's celebration at Independence  an activity session hosted at the resi-
        Village of Plymouth last month.        dence. Registration sheets were distrib-
           Residents and staff enjoyed visits  uted so residents could get to know the
        from canine ambassadors who either live  furry friends better.
        in the community or belong to staff mem-  A spokesman noted that this was one
        bers. Residents had the opportunity to  of the “first events that brought everyone
        sign up in small groups and watch as the  together, but still at safe distances.” A
        visiting dogs performed tricks, paraded  majority of the residents and employees
        around in costumes, showed off their   are now vaccinated, so events like this
        obedience training and “looked         will be more common and more safe
        adorable.”                             moving forward, she added.                                    CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
           Residents voted for their favorite 'Best  Independence Village of Plymouth is                      NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
        in Show' dog. The winner received a gift  located at 14707 Northville Road in                   2021 SIDEWALK REP AIR PROGRAM - SUMMER
        basket for both the dog and human com-  Plymouth. To learn more about                      HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENTS
                                                                                                           FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS:
        panion. Residents made homemade dog-   Independence Village, call (734) 453-2600.
                                                                                      ZONE 6 - Target Subdivisions (Summer)
                                                                                      Hidden River Estates   Meadow Villages of Canton #2
                                                                                      Huntington Place # 1   North Woods Place
                                                                                      Huntington Place #2   Pinewood # 1
                                                                                      Kimberly Meadows     Pinewood #2
                                                                                      Meadow Villages of Canton # 1   (Including Miscellaneous Locations)
                                                                                                      ALL subdivisions located in ZONE SIX are south of Cherry Hill Road,
                                                                                                    west of Canton Center Road, east of Beck Road and north of Michigan A venue
                                                                                                                   SEE ATTACHED MAP
                                                                                      NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and
                                                                                      pursuant to the findings of necessity; assessment against owners of property; hearing; exceptions; notice of the Charter Township
                                                                                      of Canton that the Board of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 by video tele-
                                                                                      conference at 6:00 p.m. for the proposed sidewalk replacements.
                                                                                      To mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to Canton
                                                                                      Township residents; the Canton Township Board of Trustees are conducting all meetings by video teleconference.
                                                                                      Public comments may be submitted to Michael.Siegrist@Canton-mi.org at any time prior to the meeting. Additionally, a public
                                                                                      drop box is located outside of the Township Administration Building at 1150 S Canton Center Rd. Canton, MI 48188. The Clerk
                                                                                      will read comments submitted within the Rules of the Township Board during the meeting. Members of the public who attend
                                                                                      by telephone or video may address the Board during the public comment period via videoconference.
                                                                                      Please use the link below to join the webinar:
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                                NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS                           International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kj3CscY7B
         To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the Township of Canton:  Publish: The Eagle 03/04/21
         Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land in the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan,
         must be cut and destroyed on or before the 1st day of May, June, July, August, September, and October 2021 and/or as needed.
         And every owner, occupant, or person having charge of any such land must notify the Township that such weeds have been
         destroyed within three days of such cutting. Any person failing to comply with this notice on or before the date mentioned shall
         be liable to the imposition of the penalties set forth in Ordinance Number 64, of the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County,
         Michigan, and shall be liable for all expenses incurred by the Township in destroying said noxious weeds, which expenses, if
         unpaid by the owner or to the occupant, shall be spread against the property on the next County and School Tax Roll or the next
         General Township Tax Roll and/or the Township may place a lien upon the property to secure the collection of such expense.
         The township may notify by certified mail, with return receipt requested, the owner, agent, or occupant, as shown on the current
         county and school tax roll, of any lands on which such noxious weeds are found growing. Such notice shall contain methods of
         treating and eradicating such noxious weeds and a summary of the provisions of this section. Failure of the township to give such
         notice shall not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the payment of any penalty provided in this article or any
         debt created under this article.
                          NOTICE TO CUT LAWN GRASS IN EXCESS OF FIVE INCHES
         The township shall notify the violator of excessive lawn grass in the same manner as provided for in Ord. No. 78-2(c).
         (Ord. No. 64, as amended, § 6, 6-24-1997; Ord. of 8-9-2016(1), § 1)  CN2187 - 030421  2.5 x 2.826


                                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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator, 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.
         Publish: 03/04/21                                             CN2185 - 030421  2.5 x 4.72                                                 CN2189 - 030421  2.5 x 11.977
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