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B.L.O.C.K. programs awarded $15,000 grant

The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center Lead ering a variety of topics such as: Read Between the Lines,
#LikeAGirl and Transpire programs recently received a Safe and Inclusive Schools, and Overcoming Adversity are
$15,000 donation provided by Masco Corp. led by a professional and are followed by a variety of
Lead #LikeAGirl is an award-winning program that social opportunities, Straub said.
serves a diverse group of young women between the ages “We are incredibly grateful to receive this support for
of 11-16 and is designed to change the way that these par- two of our very popular programs at The B.L.O.C.K. Youth
ticipants think about what it means to Lead #LikeAGirl. and Teen Center,” said Straub. “These contributions truly
Developed in 2016 by The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen have a major impact on numerous participants in our
Center, this nine-month program enables participants to Lead #LikeAGirl and Transpire programs and on behalf
challenge themselves through workshops, activities, and of all our staff, I sincerely want to thank Masco for its con-
conversations that are centered around self-esteem, tinued generous support.”
healthy living and relationships, women in the media, The Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design,
service learning, women who wow and much more noted manufacture and distribution of branded home improve-
township Recreation Specialist Chelsea Straub. ment and building products and operates 30 manufactur-
Participants who complete the nine-month commitment ing facilities in North America in other parts of the world.
graduate from the program in front of family and friends, “The grant is part of Masco's Million Differences cam-
celebrating their new understanding of what it really paign, an initiative in which Masco, through its business
means to Lead #LikeAGirl, she added. units, has cumulatively made $5 million in cash donations
The program sessions take place at The B.L.O.C.K. over the last five years to nonprofit organizations that sup-
Youth and Teen Center monthly, Transpire provides sup- port diversity, equity and more includes practices across
port, education, and advocacy for area LBGTQ+ students, the country,” said Susan Sabo, Masco director of commu-
who can engage in discussions, plan activities, and build nications and corporate giving. ty.”
community with their peers. The Transpire program has “The B.L.O.C.K.'s Lead #LikeAGirl and Transpire pro- The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center, located on the
been available to teens since 2020, in partnership with grams were nominated as the recipient of this donation third floor of the Canton Administration Building at 1150
Plymouth-Canton PFLAG (Parents, Friends, Family) and because of the important mentoring opportunities they S. Canton Center Road. For more information, visit
Allies United with LGBTQ+ individuals. Workshops cov- provide these young adults within the Canton communi- www.cantonfun.org/146 or call (734) 398-5570.

Library gala is planned Hit and run driver still sought

Plymouth Township Police have re- between Powell and North Territorial Road
The Plymouth District Library will library is developing plans to over- issued a request for help from the public in Oct. 30, police said. A passing motorist saw
host an after-hours gala in celebra- haul the outdoor environment at the identifying a hit and Mr. Flagg laying near
tion of its 100th year serving the facility, including more native and run driver involved in a ” the roadway and
Plymouth community. pollinator-friendly plantings and the fatal accident last fall. Crime Stoppers is stopped to render first
The gala will take place from 7 addition of a natural amphitheater Police said the vehi- aid. Mr. Flagg was
until 10 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and is space for outdoor programming. cle involved in the offering a $2,500 reward. transported to a nearby
for those 21 and older. Organizers Proceeds from anniversary gala, death of 78-year-old hospital where he later
said black tie is optional. along with generous contributions Warren Flagg, never died of his injuries.
Tickets for the evening are $100 from the Wilcox Foundation and the stopped after striking Crime Stoppers of
per person and will include hors Friends of the Plymouth District him as he was raking leaves in front of his Michigan is offering a $2,500 reward for
d'oeuvres, open bar with wine and Library, will make this vision a reali- Beck Road home. The car is believed to be a information that leads to an arrest in the
beer, and live music in the stacks by ty, organizers said. 2007 to 2010 Pontiac Solstice which would case. Anyone with information is asked to
the Kennebec Avenue Jazz Group. Tickets for the event are now have sustained damage to the front passen- call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or
During this centennial year, the available at plymouthlibrary.org. ger side of the vehicle. visit www.1800speakup.org. Callers can
The incident took place on Beck Road, remain anonymous.

Overholt children Jason Brooks and Amy Brooks, Wesley and Henry Educational Scholarship awarded to students that are
Foundation in honor of his three
Schopieray and Tommy and
Price Brooks, Kristin Brooks,
going into education or any serv-
Scott Schopieray PHD, Megan Lucy Aurora, along with a multi- daughters who were teachers in ice profession.
FROM PAGE 1 Ring Aurora MD and Peter tude of friends and admirers. the Plymouth-Canton Arrangements were entrust-
Aurora PHD; great grandchil- Mr. Overholt founded the Community Schools District. ed to Vermeulen-Sajewski
son-in-law Howard Ring; grand- dren Aidan, Addison and Avery Gene and Jane Overholt These scholarships have been Funeral Home in Plymouth.