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Women’s Giving Circle celebrates 13 years

The Giving Hope, Women's O'Malley, Linda Radtke, Martha resource so that we can make py through knowledge of local
Giving Circle will mark the 13th Snow, Jean Stenger, Ellen grants to causes we care about,” issues, and to increase giving by
anniversary of the group found- Tucker, Terry Bennett, Karyl she said. “We are putting aside local women.
ing this year. The circle was Niemi and Nancy Richter, money for our daughters and our In addition to membership
established in May 2006 to A giving circle combines and granddaughters and their daugh- money, a collection called “Pass
address the unmet community leverages the resources of a ters after them.” the Purse” is made at each meet-
needs of women and children in group of individuals for greater Giving Hope currently has a ing for a local group needing
the Canton and Plymouth com- impact upon the community. The $150,000 endowment. It has immediate assistance. Since
munities. Giving Hope, Women's Giving granted more than $140,000 to 2006, more than $15,000 has been
A small group of Canton and Circle was established as a local nonprofits including the distributed to needy organiza-
Plymouth women led by Joan donor-advised fund of the Canton Canton-Plymouth Literacy tions. These funds have provided
Noricks and Loren Wadington Community Foundation which Council, Plymouth-Canton diapers for children and adults
met throughout the summer to functions in a way similar to a Community Schools Clothing through the Detroit Area Diaper
lay the foundation for the local private foundation. Bank, First Step, Salvation Army, Bank, which serves Wayne
giving circle, writing by-laws, out- Noricks noted that while Miracle League, Vista Maria, County; food when the Salvation
lining the mission and purpose. fundraising events are important, Goodfellows, Girl Scouts and oth- Army pantry is depleted and per- Joan Noricks
Other charter members of the endowment remains key to ers. sonal care products for women
Giving Hope included Betty the group's viability. A key component of Giving receiving assistance from a local the Giving Hope link at www.can-
Bloch, Shanaz Broucek, Nancy “Even if we did nothing else, Hope, Women's Giving Circle food bank. tonfoundation.org or follow the
Eggenberger, Jean LaJoy, Carla that money's going to generate a mission is to expand philanthro- For more information, visit group on Facebook.
College funding is topic at Plymouth Library meeting

Area families will have an will offer general tips to educate lege can seem overwhelming for leges, at current rates. The total which offers Michigan taxpayers a
opportunity to learn about saving parents, grandparents and others parents, and this is an opportunity contract price is eligible for a state Michigan income tax deduction
for college during a free commu- on saving for college. for them to gather information in tax deduction and earnings are on contributions and potential
nity informational session hosted Those attending, who are a low-key, no-pressure environ- tax-exempt if used for qualified tax-free growth on any earnings if
by the Michigan Department of encouraged to arrive at their con- ment,” said Robin Lott, executive higher education expenses. MET account proceeds are used to pay
Treasury next week at the venience anytime between 3 and 8 director of both 529 plans. “With contracts are portable to out-of- for qualified higher education
Plymouth District Library. p.m., will also have the opportuni- college tuition and fees continuing state and Michigan private col- expenses. Qualified higher educa-
Representatives from the ty to purchase a MET contract and to rise, it's more important than leges and universities and may be tion expenses include tuition,
Michigan Education Trust (MET) open an MESP account on-site. ever for parents to get as early a transferred to other eligible fami- fees, room, board, books, equip-
and Michigan Education Savings MET will waive the $25 enroll- start as possible on building col- ly members. More than 96 percent ment and supplies required for
Program (MESP) will be on hand ment fee and contribute $100 lege savings for their children.” of high school graduates with enrollment. Limitations apply.
to discuss the features and bene- toward each new prepaid tuition MET is the Michigan Section MET contracts have attended a Plymouth District Library is
fits of each both the Section 529 contract purchase during the ses- 529 prepaid tuition program that college or university. located at 223 South Main St. in
college savings plans from 3-8 p.m. sion. locks future tuition at any of the MESP is the state direct sold downtown Plymouth. For informa-
Monday, March 25. The speakers “We know that saving for col- state public universities and col- Section 529 college savings plan, tion, call 734) 453-0750.
Township officials to present ADA plan next week

A special public meeting to present the on the first floor. Participants planning to Transportation Services may schedule a requiring any additional auxiliary aids or
Canton Township Americans with attend are asked to RSVP by calling (734) ride to and from the meeting by calling services should contact by writing: Kerreen
Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan is set 394-5260. Comments about the Canton ADA Paula Kosbe at (734) 394-5191 no later than Conley, Human Resources Manager,
for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Transition Plan may be submitted online at 2 p.m. March 25. Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Administration Building, located at www.canton-mi.org through March 27. The township will provide necessary, Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188.
1150 S. Canton Center Road. CART (Communication Access Real- reasonable auxiliary aids and services to Accommodations may also be requested
All individuals who currently reside in time Translation) services will also be pro- individuals with disabilities at the public online at www.canton-mi.org.
Canton Township, or who utilize a Canton vided during this public meeting including hearing based on a two-week notice to For additional information, visit
facility or service, are encouraged to attend real-time captioning and transcription. In Canton. Individuals with disabilities www.canton-mi.org or call (734) 394-5360.
to provide input during the meeting which addition, Canton residents currently regis-
will take place in the board room, located tered with Canton Community Mobility CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS CONSIDERATION OF A NEW CLASS “C” LIQUOR
FOR DESI RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC., LOCATED
To the owner or occupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of any land in the Township of Canton: AT 42070 FORD RD, CANTON, MICHIGAN, 48187,
CANTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY.
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, and September 2019 and/or as needed. And every NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Act 58 of the Public Acts of 1998 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
owner, occupant, or person having charge of any such land must notify the Township that such weeds have been destroyed with- to Liquor License Ordinance, Chapter 6, Article II of the Charter Township of Canton, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter
in three days of such cutting. Any person failing to comply with this notice on or before the date mentioned shall be liable to the Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in the Township Administration Building, Board
imposition of the penalties set forth in Ordinance Number 64, of the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, and Room, 1150 South Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purpose:
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 To hear testimony to consider and recommend an action to the Michigan Liquor License Commission of the request for a New
Township Tax Roll and/or the Township may place a lien upon the property to secure the collection of such expense. Class “C” Liquor License For Desi Restaurant Group located at 42070 Ford Rd., Canton, Michigan, 48187, Canton Township,
Wayne County.
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 All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they
treating and eradicating such noxious weeds and a summary of the provisions of this section. Failure of the township to give such may have regarding this request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Township Clerk’s Office at 1150 South Canton
notice shall not, however, constitute a defense to any action to enforce the payment of any penalty provided in this article or any Center Road, Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date.
debt created under this article.
Michael A. Siegrist,
NOTICE TO CUT LAWN GRASS IN EXCESS OF FIVE INCHES Canton Clerk
The township shall notify the violator of excessive lawn grass in the same manner as provided for in Ord. No. 78-2(c). Publish: March 21, 2019; The Associated Newspapers CN1853 - 032119 2.5 x 2.942
(Ord. No. 64, as amended, § 6, 6-24-1997; Ord. of 8-9-2016(1), § 1) CN1848 - 032119 2.5 x 2.809
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMBINED NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (RROF) 2019 SIDEWALK REP AIR PROGRAM
HEARING OF NECESSITY FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENTS
MARCH 21, 2019 FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISIONS:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ZONE 4 - Target Subdivisions
Bi-Parkview Estates #1
1150 CANTON CENTER S Bi-Parkview Estates #2
Forest Brook # 1
CANTON, MI 48188 Forest Brook #2
Poplar Ridge
(734) 394-5225 Also
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Miscellaneous Locations and Metro Act Locations throughout Canton Township
On or about April 8, 2019 the Charter Township of Canton will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban ALL subdivisions located in ZONE FOUR are South of Palmer Road.
Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title One of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following projects: Project # 1 Northgate Park Playground for the pur- SEE ATTACHED MAP
pose of creating a playground, $280,000, in the northeast corner of Canton Township near the crossroads of Haggerty Road and
Koppernick Road. Zone Four includes all commercial and residential parcels (MISCELLANEOUS) that are located along a public road right-of-
way.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Public Act 80 of the Public Acts of 1989 of the State of Michigan, as amended, and
The Charter Township of Canton gives notice that it has been determined that the release of funds for the above projects will not pursuant to the findings of necessity; assessment against owners of property; hearing; exceptions; notice of the Charter Township
constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of human environment and accordingly the Charter Township of Canton of Canton that the Board of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the
has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room for the pro-
USC 4321). posed sidewalk replacements.
The reasons for this decision not to prepare such statement are as follows: No serious environmental adverse impacts or
hazards were identified in the course of the environmental review. Publish: The Eagle 03/07/19 & 03/21/19
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Finance
Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Canton Finance Department, 1150 Canton
Center S., Canton MI 48188. All comments received by April 5th will be considered by Canton Township prior to authorizing
submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Charter Township of Canton certifies to HUD that Pat Williams in his capacity as Supervisor consents to accept the juris-
diction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process
and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA
and related laws and authorities and allows the Charter Township of Canton to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Charter Township of Canton's certification for a period of fifteen days
following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the
following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Charter Township of Canton; (b) the
Charter Township of Canton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR
part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or under-
taken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency
acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of envi-
ronmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec.
58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at McNamara Federal Building at 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit MI 48226. Potential
objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Pat Williams, Canton Township Supervisor CN1851 - 032119 2.5 x 6.955 CN1847 - 032119 2.5 x 7.132