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CANTON
CANTON

Indoor Farmers’

Market is planned

The Canton Farmers Market back our off-season markets to
will return with a special off-sea- the Summit on the Park,” said
son market at the Summit on the Canton Farmers Market
Park community recreation cen- Supervisor Jennifer Franz. “Now
ter next month. more than ever we are glad that
COVID-19 safety protocols we're able to help support our
will be in place at the market local farmers and crafters who
which will take provide access
place from 10 ” to healthy food
a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of local sources and
April 18, in the food growers and unique items.”
Banquet All market-
Center. producers have goers, vendors, Warm welcome
A variety of signed on to and staff will be
local food grow- required to Canton Township officials took part in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Fire Station #2, locat-
ed on Warren Road, west of Haggerty Road. The new $6.5 million station is expected to be fully
ers and produc- participate in properly wear operational by the end of the month and fire officials are hoping to be able to host an open house
ers have signed the market. face masks, cov- for the public later this year.
on to partici- ering both
pate in the mar- mouth and
ket including: Pick Michigan - nose, as well as abide by social
featuring produce, eggs, and tor- distancing requirements. Bridge A matter of balance
tillas; Kapnick Orchards - featur- Card and Double Up Food Bucks
ing apples, apple cider, and transactions will also be accept-
baked goods; Simply Gourmet ed. Tokens may be purchased at Canton Club 55+ sponsors virtual senior workshop
Fresh - featuring salsa, chips, and the Canton Leisure Services
gourmet butter; The Cheese table. Market-goers are encour- The Canton Club 55+ will ”
People of Grand Rapids - featur- aged to enter through the ban- sponsor A Matter of Balance Starting the third week, participants learn
ing cheese; Boblin Honey- fea- quet doors. workshop from 1 until 3 p.m. for
turing honey; Spicegrrrl LLC - The new season of the out- eight Fridays. An information simple exercises to increase strength and flexibility...
featuring door Canton session about the workshop is set
spices; The F armers for 1 until 2 p.m. Friday April 9.
Pasta Shop ” Market will re- The National Institutes of Any adult 65 and older in cycle, and increase activity levels
Plymouth - fea- The new season of open from 9 Health say that falls are the lead- Michigan can join the work- among older adults, according to
turing pasta the outdoor Canton a.m. until 1 p.m. ing cause of fatal and non-fatal shops. Sponsored by various a prepared statement.
and sauce; Sunday, May 9, injuries in people 65 and older. community partners, including Participants engage in group dis-
K apolnek Farmers Market will and will be The National Kidney the Canton Club 55+, A Matter of cussion, problem solving, skill
Farms LLC - re-open from open every Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) Balance workshop will take building, and assertiveness train-
featuring Sunday through is hosting the workshops online place from 1 until 2 p.m. April 16 ing. Starting the third week, par-
USDA Certified 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Oct. 11 in to help older adults reduce the through 30, May 7 through May ticipants learn simple exercises
Beef; One Sunday, May 9. Preservation fear of falling and increase the 28 and from 1 until 3 p.m. June 4. to increase strength and flexibili-
Tough Cookie - Park, located at activity levels of those who have To register or for more infor- ty and improve range of motion
featuring 500 N. Ridge concerns about falls. The eight- mation, call LaShawn Griffin at and balance.
designed sugar cookies; Sign Road, Canton. week workshops meet weekly 800-482-1455 or email A Matter of Balance partici-
Woodworks - featuring unique For additional Canton over Zoom and require a com- lgriffin@nkfm.org. pants also learn to set realistic
signs and crafts; Vera's Kuntry Farmers Market information, puter or other device with inter- Award-winning A Matter of goals to increase activity and
Bakery - featuring pies, cookies, visit www.canton-mi.org/496, con- net access and a camera. A meet- Balance workshops are led by change their environment to
candy and more and Olde Crow tact the Farmers Market ing link will be sent to registered trained leaders in the communi- reduce fall risk factors, represen-
Primitives - featuring seasonal Coordinator at cantonfarmers- participants. There is no cost to ty. The goal of the evidence- tatives said. To learn more about
crafts, signs, and candles. market@canton-mi.org or call participate in the workshops but based program is to reduce fear A Matter of Balance, visit
“We're always excited to bring (734) 394-5375. donations are always welcome. of falling, stop the fear of falling www.nkfm.org/matterofbalance.

Swing season

Dust off those golf clubs.
Pheasant Run Golf Club in
Canton Township is now open
for the 2021 golf season. The
first tee time was set for 8:30
a.m. last Monday. In addition,
the Pro Shop will be open at 8
a.m. If Mother Nature allows,
the township course will remain
open on a day-to-day basis.
Masks must be worn inside the
facility. To book a tee time, visit
at www.golfprgc.org!
#GolfPRGC #GolfCantonMI
#PheasantRunCantonMI.

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, April 8, 2021 for the following:
CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATIONS
(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)
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
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.
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