Sensory Friendly Story Time courtesy of
the Canton Public Library at noon; 1 p.m.
adaptive yoga with Chris; and 1:30 p.m.
Adaptive Gymnastics Tumble with the
MichiganAcademy of Gymnastics.
Vendorswill also participate.
“I think that starts with the family mem-
bers having a conversation with their loved
ones that the police are there to help and
canbe trusted,” Sullivan said.
The event took place more frequently in
the 1990s, he said, with safety officials
working to make it more regular, generally
twice a year. Its focus is Canton residents,
he noted, although othersmay attend.
“Canton Public Library's mission is to
connect with our community. The
Community Connection Day is a great
opportunity for families to get to learn
about the variety of programming the
library offers all year round. Count Me In
Special Needs Story-time is a program
funded by a grant from the Dollar General
Literacy Foundation. It's a sensory-friendly,
story-time filled with picture books, pre-
school songs and simple sign language
especially designed for patrons of all ages
and abilities with their families and care-
givers. The program is offered September -
June in the community room on Saturdays
from 4- 4:30 p.m., no registration required,”
explained Canton Information Services
Librarian Deborah Sobczak. “Check our
program calendar for our next session at
.”
“The purpose of the Canton
Therapeutic Recreation program is to pro-
vide classes, programs and events for indi-
viduals with disabilities. We partneredwith
Public Safety to dispel fears that individu-
alswithdisabilities havewith the lights and
noises and uniformed officers and vice
versa,” noted Canton Township Recreation
Specialist JenniferGirard.
“The purpose of theCantonTherapeutic
Recreation program is to provide classes,
programs and events for individuals with
disabilities. We partnered with public safe-
ty to dispel fears that individuals with dis-
abilities havewith the lights andnoises.
Girard said the event allows families the
opportunity to see a variety of programs
and activities, calling most “hidden gems
that families don't know about.” The
Therapeutic Recreation Program at
Canton Leisure Services provides classes,
programs and camps ranging from fitness
classes to holiday parties as well as swim
lessons, social trips and all day summer
camps.
“We feel that individuals with disabili-
ties should have the same opportunity to be
healthy, learn new skills and be with
friends that everyone else does,” Girard
added.
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City wins financial reporting award
Annual Mom-to-Mom sale set for April 21
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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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 26, 2018 for the following:
SPRING 2018 USFS TREE PLANTING PROGRAM - REBID
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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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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, April 26, 2018 for the following:
RENTAL OF LIBERTY FEST GENERATORS & LIGHT TOWERS
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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE
DRAFT PLAN AVAILABLE AND PUBLIC HEARING
JOINT PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2018-2022
Notice is hereby given to any and all interested parties that a public hearing will be held by the Plymouth Township Board on
May 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm
at Township Hall, located at 9955 N. Haggerty Rd. The public hearing is being held to receive com-
ments on a draft Joint Plymouth Community Parks and Recreation Five-Year Master Plan (2018-2022). While the City and
Township are individual units of government, and maintain separate control of their land, facilities and budgets, collaborative
planning can allow for better coordinated and more efficient systems. The draft plan reflects the Township's priorities for the next
five years and, once adopted, will serve as a guide for Township staff and Township Board. The
draft Master Plan will be avail-
able for public review beginning April 5, 2018
on the Township website at
, and at Township Hall, 9955
N. Haggerty Rd, during regular business hours.
All interested persons attending the hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard in respect to this matter. If you cannot attend
this meeting, you may submit comments to the attention of Kurt Heise, Township Supervisor at
or
734.453.3840.
Jerry Vorva, Clerk
Charter Township of Plymouth
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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, April 26, 2018 for the following:
RENTAL OF LIBERTY FEST TENTS, TABLES & CHAIRS
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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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NOTICE
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal system or storm water system, you must file a written claim with
the Plymouth Charter Township Department of Public Works within 45 days after the overflow or backup was discovered. Notice
should be mailed to Plymouth Charter Township, Department of Public Works, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, Michigan
48170. Failure to provide the written notice will prevent recovery of damages. Contact the Department of Public Works, 734-
354-3270, Extension 3, for assistance immediately upon discovery of an overflow or backup.
Thank You.
PLYMOUTH CHARTER TOWNSHIP
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
JERRY VORVA
Clerk, Charter Township of Plymouth
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Northville
Township
Treasurer Marjorie Banner was
recently honored with the
Government Finance Officers
Association
(GFOA)
Distinguished
Budget
Presentation Award for the fifth
consecutive year.
Northville Township received
the award for satisfying national-
ly recognized guidelines for
effective budget presentation
which assess how well the town-
ship budget serves as a policy
document, a financial plan, an
operations guide, and a commu-
nications device. Budget docu-
ments must be rated "proficient"
in all four categories - and in the
14 mandatory criteria within
those categories - to receive the
award.
The Northville Township
focus during the 2018 budget
process was centered on vision
with a theme of Open
Government Initiatives.
The board of trustees' vision
to engage low-cost, innovative
approaches to connect township
government with citizens result-
ed in the launch of a first citizen-
oriented mobile application
designed to provide easy access
to township government includ-
ing high demand interactive
online services. The 2018 budget
builds on the open government
initiative platform, while striking
a balance between aligning
financial resources with long-
term service level objectives,
according to a prepared state-
ment fromthe township.
The award represents a signif-
icant achievement by Northville
Township and reflects the com-
mitment of the board of trustees
and staff to meeting the highest
principles in governmental budg-
eting, the release continued.
Northville Township was one of
only 33 communities in Michigan
to be recognized, out of nearly
1,800 cities, villages and town-
ships.
When the award is granted to
an entity, a Certificate of
Recognition is also presented to
the individual designated as
being primarily responsible for
having achieved the award.
Northville Township chose
Banner in recognition of her ded-
ication and commitment to fiscal
healthand transparency.
Those looking for huge sav-
ings on gently-used baby and
children's clothing, toys, furni-
ture andmore need look no fur-
ther than the Canton Leisure
Services Annual Mom to Mom
Sale set for Saturday, April 21.
The event take place from 8
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the
Summit on the Park, located at
46000 Summit Parkway, Canton.
More than 60 booths will be
on site offering deals on every-
thing that is baby, child or
maternity related. Momswill be
selling gently used children's
clothing and shoes, plus toys,
books, DVDs/videos, baby gear,
Halloween costumes, water
and swim gear, and more.
Bargain shoppers will also be
able to find great deals on fur-
niture, strollers, high chairs
and more in the large item
area.
“The feedback from buyers
and sellers over the last few
years has been so positive that
we decided to bring back our
spring sale,” said Special
Events Coordinator Julie Allen.
“So many shoppers were
impressed with the wide vari-
ety of gently-used merchandise
at great prices. Everyone look-
ing for great bargains should
come see for themselves.”
The public is welcome to
shop the sale from at 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. in the Summit on the
Park Gymnasium. Admission
is $2 from 8 - 9 a.m. and $1 from
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All sales are
“cash only.” Please note that
there is no ATM on the premis-
es.
For more information, con-
tact the Summit on the Park
front desk at (734) 394-5460 or
visit
Northville Township Treasurer
Marjorie Banner proudly dis-
plays the most recent financial
reporting award presented to
the township.
The 2018 budget
builds on the open
government initiative platform...
”
Canton
FROM PAGE 1
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill will
exhibit the unique works of artist Haydar
Alyasiry, now through April 28 in the
Gallery VT, located at 50400 Cherry Hill
Road inCanton.
Originally from Iraq, Alyasiry's oil paint-
ings, pastels, and watercolors reflect his
passion for his roots and the memories that
he has carried with him across continents
to his new homeland - America. More than
40 works will be on display in this special
exhibit, entitled “Eve forEternity.”
“Eve is the woman, mother, sister, wife,
daughter, friend, it is a country homeland,
birthplace, identity, love, life, and support,”
stated Alyasiry. “It is my love and respect
for a woman; it represents every aspect of
life and givingwith generosity.”
Alyasiry's experience in the art world
has taken him from curating art exhibitions
in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and
Detroit to teaching art to high school stu-
dents in Basrah. In addition, Alyasiry has
also had extensive experience as a carica-
turist for several Iraqi and Arab-American
newspapers. His vast skills also include
graphic design, salvaging and maintaining
archeological items, as well as teaching the
history of Arabic and Islamic art.
This current art exhibit at the
Gallery@VT is free and open to the public
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday - Friday,
one hour prior to and during public per-
formances at the theater, as well as by
appointment. The Gallery@VT is closed on
holidays. For more information about this
latest exhibit, call (734) 394-5300 or visit
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