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Chamber to host Northville Marketplace Saturday

The Northville Chamber of including: retail and service, busi- the public, “in a little different presentations are planned for Butzin said that local business
Commerce will host the nesses, artisans, financial institu- format.” 1:15 p.m and “we will have a people like sharing “what they
Northville Marketplace from 11 tions, community, educational The event has been offered by Master LEGO Builder. He will be have going on” with residents, not
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9. It groups and restaurants showcas- the for many years and was previ- there all day.” just Northville but also Canton,
will take place at Northville High ing their products and services. ously called the “Business About 20 youngsters had regis- Livonia and South Lyon resi-
School, 45700 Six Mile Road. Lindsey Butzin, Northville Showcase.” tered for the LEGO building as of dents.
Admission is $2 at the door. Chamber of Commerce event There will be a LEGO building March 1. Children will be able to The Northville Chamber of
Northville Marketplace will manager said the marketplace event during the Northville build with LEGO that day on-site Commerce can be reached at
include some 50 exhibitors provides exhibitors exposure to Marketplace, Butzin said. Award but not take any home with them. (248) 349-7640.
Scouting goal is to change lives, build character

Julie Brown Lemley extolled the values of Groups planned by the end of the Wayne, Westland, Livonia, and
Staff Writer parallel youth organizations such year, he said. the Clarenceville schools area.
as the YMCA and Girl Scouts. Lemley noted Girl Scouts and Lemley noted the key role of
Fun and adventure are the For Boy Scouting, the Exploring, Boy Scouts have different leader- volunteers who “make a differ-
keys for the Boy Scouts of Sea Scout and Venturing compo- ship, when asked about the Gold ence,” particularly with few Boy
America. nents for older youth aren't Award, Girl Scouting's highest Scouting staffers.
“When we go to school, we changing. award, and the Boy Scouting He discussed youth protection
don't tell kids we're going to He noted safety policies in Eagle Award, which few earn. policies, including those at camp.
instill character,” noted Janssen place with emphasis on the “It's very difficult, it takes a lot “How do we financially pro-
W. Lemley, field director for the sixth-grade age as young bodies of time to earn, he said of the tect the youth?” who've had nega-
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are changing. The Cub Scout Eagle rank. tive, criminal experiences in the
Michigan Crossroads Council. younger age group will continue “They somehow view that as a organization, he asked.
“Ultimately I want to change as with the option of all-boy dens. failure,” Lemley added of former Lemley noted the Catholic
many lives as possible.” “Our Lady of Good Counsel Boy Scouts, most of whom don't Church and others addressing
Lemley, who joined Boy (in Plymouth) has a phenomenal earn Eagle status. child abuse charges and finan- Janssen W. Lemley
Scouts as a fourth-grader, noted pack” and will stay all-boy, said He discussed the programs cial issues for Boy Scouting. To
the youth organization has deep Lemley. Others will become for youth ages 14-20 which are help former Scouts and keep ple involved in abuse, he noted.
roots during a recent talk to the mixed as packs, with no all-girl coeducational and career- Scouting going may take non- Christine Vega, Plymouth
Plymouth Noon Rotary Club. packs yet in this area. focused: “How do you figure out profit status, he said, varying Noon Rotary president said
The Boy Scout organization is “What I see we're in this what you want to do with your from for-profit. Lemley's talk held some surpris-
reaching out to girls and young together. I'm in competition with life?” he asked the audience. Some Norman Rockwell origi- es.
women, with character develop- tablets and getting kids out of He was joined by Scout staff nal artwork, “not crucial and fun- “That was quite the education
ment, citizenship training and their house,” Lemley told the from the area serving Garden damental to us,” may be sold by for me. Their mission is much in
physical fitness the ongoing goals group. There are, in the tri-coun- City, Redford, Inkster, Romulus, Boy Scouting to offer “as much line with ours” in Rotary, she
for all youth involved, he said. ty area, 21 Scouts BSA Girl Belleville, Plymouth, Canton, support as possible” for the peo- said.

Fire truck for this transaction under the Michigan gram. and all were in the ballpark,” Clinton
“We're looking at four different options
Inter-governmental Trade Network,
Doroshewitz said he felt the purchase
(MITN), a state network where participat- should be part of a comprehensive strate- said. He added that he was supportive of
FROM PAGE 1 ing local government purchasing depart- gy of how fire and emergency services are the purchase plan for two reasons.
ments invite suppliers to register for delivered. “One, we asked for the millage propos-
technical information and a proposed res- exclusive access to bid information for “So, we have the new ladder truck, al for a fire truck with a ladder and that's
olution for the procurement of the fire 200 local governments. that's coveted, and will be used by other what people voted on. Two, don't bring a
engine on the agenda of the Feb. 12 board “We went through the Rochester Hills communities-they will call and ask for knife to gunfight. I hope there's never a
of trustees meeting, based on the bid process, just like we did with the last that, so what are they buying we're going situation where we need this ladder
research and specifications developed vehicle…” Phillips explained. to have to borrow,” Doroshewitz expand- truck, but if we're in a gun fight and we
over the past year by Phillips. Heise sought input from township ed, in reference to the standing mutual need a ladder truck-don't bring a knife,”
Vorva again appealed to board mem- attorney Kevin Bennett to as to whether aid agreements. he said.
bers that the purchasing decision be post- or not Phillip's purchase recommenda- Curmi, who stated adamantly that he At the end of the discussion, township
poned and expressed his concerns about tion had been properly presented. was opposed to the purchase, attempted resident Bill Carter, describing himself an
what he claimed was a “$1 million dollar Bennett confirmed that Section IP-2 of to discount Phillips’ recommendation, “octogenarian,” said he canvased door-to
no-bid contract.” Stressing that in order to the Michigan code recognized Wayne, stating he wanted to talk about financing door supporting the fire department mill-
be “good stewards” of the revenue Oakland and Macomb counties as author- and discounts. age request, begged board members to
derived from the new 1.2 mill public safe- ized participants. Heise and Bennett both “This $1 million could be spent on a approve the ladder truck purchase.
ty millage, Vorva stated he felt a competi- concluded the bid process was proper. regional basis to optimize all of these “I want this fire truck. We have a chief
tive bid process should be followed and Trustee Bob Doroshewitz stated he townships…” Curmi said. “I don't think who's been in this business for 29 years.
the township should “share with other was disappointed that there wasn't some we've done our homework.” We hired him because he knows what he's
fire departments.” type of regional agreement for sharing the Looking to Clinton, Curmi insisted, doing. I'm not that far away where I might
“I think it's the right thing to do, but the new fire engine. “We should look at bank financing and be in one of these retirement communi-
way we're doing it is not the right way to “Obviously we need a new fire truck - finance ourselves from the water depart- ties-on the fourth floor. I want my commu-
do it,” Vorva emphasized. whether we need a ladder truck has been ment.” nity I've lived-in for 29 years to have the
“I think we can postpone this for a cou- a topic of debate. I'm disappointed we “Don't be in a hurry to spend your use of that ladder truck. I went door-to-
ple of weeks, have a good bid package put have been unsuccessful in doing anything money, be smart about it” Curmi lectured, door for this millage, talked to lot of peo-
out. If we don't do that I'm going to vote no on a regional basis-not successful at all- suggesting the township get a letter of ple. The people I talked to wanted the
for two reasons; one for what I just said working with any of our neighbors…” credit to prove the qualification to banks millage and they resoundingly approved
and two, we're not sharing assets with “I wish we could work with our neigh- to advantage the best rates. it, and the ladder truck was in it. We need
other communities,” Vorva stated prior to bors…The ladder truck is going to be the Clinton explained the reasons for the to have common sense prevail here and
the vote. most coveted thing in this area-our neigh- 10-year financing plan. vote yes,” he said.
Phillips countered that the supplier bors will benefit,” he said.
selection was based on an established Phillips countered that Canton and CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
township purchasing policy and the City Northville townships have similar vehi- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
of Rochester Hills, was the “lead agency,” cles that are part of the mutual aid pro-
2019 SIDEWALK REP AIR PROGRAM
HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENTS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS:
INVITATION TO BID
ZONE 4 - Target Subdivisions
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Bi-Parkview Estates #1
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019 for the following: Bi-Parkview Estates #2
Forest Brook # 1
SIDEWALK REHABILITATION AT VILLAGE THEATER Forest Brook #2
Poplar Ridge
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, 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 Also
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 Miscellaneous Locations and Metro Act Locations throughout Canton Township
in employment or the provision of services.
ALL subdivisions located in ZONE FOUR are South of Palmer Road.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK SEE ATTACHED MAP
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located along a public road right-of-way.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and
INVITATION TO BID 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 26, 2019 at the
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room for the pro-
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019 for the following: posed sidewalk replacements.
BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Publish: The Eagle 03/07/19 & 03/21/19 Remove: 04/01/19
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, 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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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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, March 21, 2019 for the following:
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PUBLIC WORKS STORAGE FACILITY EXPANSION
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly 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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