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CANTON
CANTON

Gift of life

Long-time Canton employee

donates kidney to co-worker

Abe Vinitski and Greg Hohenberger Hohenberger on March 3.
have become far more than co-workers “I just don't have the words to express
and colleagues at their respective careers what Greg's donation means to me and my
in the Canton Township Leisure Services family,” stated Vinitski. “I am forever
Department. grateful for how much this amazing gift
The two now share a unique bond after and selfless act has changed my life.
Vinitski received one of Hohenberger's Everyone who knows me knows that I am Abe Vinitski and Greg Hohenberger visit the Canton Township administrative offices
kidneys during a directed organ donation a private person, but one of the reasons after their successful surgery. Photo provided courtesy of Canton Township.
surgery at University of Michigan why I want to go public with my story is to The generosity and commitment was A person with kidney disease could
Hospital. make other people aware of the impor- not lost on the entire staff at the Canton wait for years for a transplant from a
The two men have each worked at the tance of living donor transplants. It's pret- Administration Building. deceased donor for the right match to be
township in the same department for ty overwhelming to experience this act of “It's great to see what co-workers are found. A donation from a living donor can
more than 20 years and as Hohenberger generosity from Greg, but because of his willing to do for each other,” stated Canton speed up the process and improve a
witnessed the ongoing deterioration of gift, I'm able to get back to living my life Township Supervisor Anne Marie patient's quality of life much faster, accord-
Vinitski's kidney health, he was deter- with my family. How do you thank some- Graham-Hudak. “Not only did this altruis- ing to information from The Gift of Life
mined to find a way to help. After some one for that?” tic act of kindness and devotion truly website.
research, he quietly took the first step to “I'd do it again in a heartbeat,” change one of our employee's lives, but Still recovering from the successful sur-
determine if he was a viable transplant Hohenberger, the director of Canton this amazing journey that Abe and Greg gery, both Vinitski and Hohenberger were
candidate. After the preliminary screen- Leisure Services, said. “After I started have taken together is a profound quick to thank the surgeons, transplant
ing, he completed the extensive testing researching kidney donation to see if I reminder that people need to support one teams, and support staff at the Ann Arbor
process and was found to be a medical could possibly help Abe, I realized there another to get through life.” hospital.
match for Vinitski. He then made the life- are so many people in need, so I quickly To qualify for kidney living donation, “I hope more people will consider
changing decision to donate a kidney to became totally committed to the process. potential donors undergo a series of tests going through the donor process, and I'm
his colleague. After going through the procedure and to determine how compatible their organs thankful that Abe and I can educate peo-
Vinitski, a long-time supervisor of the seeing what a difference this has made in will be with a recipient. Transplant teams ple just by sharing our story,”
Canton Parks division, as well as the Abe's life, I hope to use this experience to also consider factors such as the size of the Hohenberger said.
Canton Sports Center, underwent the life- raise awareness of the need for kidney kidney and the ages of the donor and To learn more about organ donation
saving organ transplant from donations.” recipient. visit www.giftoflife.org.
Volunteer disaster safety training now being offered

As weather disasters and other emergencies continue The CERT program offers a consistent, nationwide charge to attendees.
to take place across the country, the Canton Public approach to volunteer training and organization that Due to construction at the Canton Public Safety
Safety Department Community Emergency Response professional responders can rely on during disaster situ- Department, the training will be take place at the
Team (CERT) training becomes even more vital. ations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks, Livonia Police Department Emergency Operation
Currently, volunteers for the program, which edu- organizers from the public safety department explained. Center, 15050 Farmington Road in Livonia.
cates volunteers about disaster preparedness for haz- The next CERT Basic Training Class will take place For more information about the CERT program and
ards that may occur, are being sought. Training includes from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 28-30 and from 8 a.m. until 4 to register for the training, contact Canton Emergency
basic disaster response skills including fire safety, light p.m. Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30. Manager William Hayes at (734) 394-5357 or via email at
search and rescue, team organization and disaster med- Participants are expected to attend all three training William.Hayes@CantonMI.gov.
ical operations. sessions. All participant material is provided free of The deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 26.

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Signs of spring in Canton Township will Wayne County will also be working on
include large orange detour and road work road improvements in the township includ-
bulleting throughout the community. ing a resurfacing of Hannan Road from Van CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
Repaving of Lotz Road between Born to Michigan Avenue; crack sealing and
Michigan Avenue to Palmer Road will begin repair of Sheldon Road from Cherbough 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, May 4 2023 for the following:
this month, officials said along with projects Avenue to Proctor, and from Geddes Road
set for Lilley Road between Michigan to Palmer; crack sealing and joint repair is CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATIONS SUMMER 2023
(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)
Avenue and Palmer Road and Sheldon also planned for Cherry Hill Road from
Road from Warren Road to Sheldon Center. Denton to Canton Center and on Ridge Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked
The road improvements will be funded Road from Cherry Hill to Ford and Denton with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves
through the road improvement program Road from Geddes to Saltz. 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.
approved by Canton Township voters in Motorists are urged to use caution and
2018. Costs are estimated at about $3 mil- travel at reduced speeds in the construction MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
lion. areas. Publish 4/20/2023 CN2483 - 042023 2.5 x 2.165

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed 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, May 4 2023 for the following: bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4 2023 for the following:
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR REGIONAL UTILITY INVENTORY BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 2023
Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you Bid may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you
may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. 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 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, 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. sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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