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CANTON
CANTON

Township to offer Youth Academy this summer

Teens in Canton Township daily operations of the police be Canton residents, ages 13-17,
can attend a unique “summer and fire departments, including ” as of June 27, 2022, with no
school” program this year. the philosophy of teamwork. Students will gain personal knowledge criminal history. Applications
The Canton Police and Fire The program also works to pro- will be accepted through May
Departments will once again mote a greater understanding of the role of law enforcement 31 online at https://www.canton-
offer the Youth Academy for between youth in the communi- in the criminal justice system. publicsafety.org/1145/Youth-
teens 13 to 17 years old. The ty and Canton police officers Academy.
academy will take place from 8 and firefighters, officials said. Class size is limited-and par-
a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, June The program will also help ments operational procedures emergency services to the com- ticipants meeting the minimum
27 through Thursday, June 30. students develop life skills that through presentations, demon- munity. “Attendees will better requirements will be randomly
Participants will be provided promote safe, smart thinking strations and hands-on activi- understand the training and selected. For additional infor-
with lunch and will participate and decision making, they ties. Students will gain personal education required for police mation, contact Community
in light physical activity every added. knowledge of the role of law officers and firefighters to Relations Ofc. Patty Esselink at
day, providing an interactive Individuals attending this enforcement in the criminal effectively handle the chal- (734) 394-5194.
learning experience designed free academy will be educated justice system, as well as the lenges of their professions,” https://www.cantonpublic-
to Teach students about the on the police and fire depart- role of firefighters of providing officials said. Applicants must safety.org/1145/Youth-Academy
Mom Prom

Moms donate to developmental program

Moms always know best and those who The first Mom Prom was founded in
attended the recent Mom Prom in Canton 2006 at St. Thomas a'Becket Catholic
Township proved it with a large donation Church in Canton by Betsy Crapps who
to the Canton Therapeutic Recreation has since taken this fundraising event
Program. nationwide, where women are invited to a
The program provides adaptive recre- 'ladies' night out' in their local communi-
ation experiences to a wide range of par- ties that will benefit an area charity. Mom
ticipants with disabilities from ages 8 to Proms feature dancing, hors d'oeuvres,
adult, welcomed the $4,400 donation gen- drinks, special raffle prize drawings, plus
erated at the Mom Prom, a charity event fun contests including the 'Tackiest Dress'
in which women don their old prom and 'Aqua Net Contest' for the best hair in
gowns or bridesmaids dresses and dance the room. In addition, a fun game is typi-
the night away for a worthy cause. cally played to determine who will be
“We couldn't be more appreciative of crowned Prom Queen. Each year, hun- Mom Prom participants enjoy a dance during a recent fundraising event at Fellows
the Mom Prom's generous decision to dreds of Mom Proms take place across Creek Golf Club that benefited the Canton Therapeutic Recreation program.
donate funds from their most recent the U.S. all to raise funds for a worthy Photos courtesy of Canton Therapeutic Recreation
Canton prom to our Therapeutic cause. To learn more about Mom Proms,
Recreation Program,” said Jennifer visit momprom.org. individuals who are unable to accomplish moting the development of fine and gross
Girard, recreation specialist. “Our inclu- The Canton Therapeutic Recreation tasks on their own, without fundamentally motor skills, health and wellness, social
sive program continues to provide year- program has served more than 240 fami- altering a program. These inclusive interactions, and independence within
round opportunities for youth and adults lies with individuals who qualify for these opportunities are available to residents of the community.
with challenges to acquire life skills that unique adaptive services. Therapeutic Western Wayne County with a wide range For more information about the
can help them function and enjoy experi- Recreation accommodations typically of disabilities and impairments. Canton Therapeutic Recreation Program,
ences that would otherwise not be acces- include individualized techniques and Programming has grown dramatically visit www.cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-
sible to them.” resources that enhance participation by over the last 15 years and focuses on pro- 5460.

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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, May 26, 2022 for the following:
PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) BACKUP GENERATORS
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All
bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone num-
ber 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 serv-
ices.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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Notice of Public Hearing
Charter Township of Canton
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Program Year (PY) 2022 Action Plan

The Charter Township of Canton is developing its Annual Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2022 from July 1, 2022 to June
30, 2023 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds "around" $380,000 as The Department of Housing and Urban
Development has not awarded Canton Township its annual allocation.
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate at a VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, May 19, 2022,
at 2:00 P.M. on the township website at www.canton-mi.org. Otherwise all communications should be addressed in writing
to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department, Mike Sheppard, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan,
48188.
Canton will provide technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request
such assistance in developing funding request proposals and in the review of program activities and program performance. In
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities
and provisions on a case-by-case basis, as well as provide auxiliary aides and services for individuals with disabilities. Requests
for special accommodations must contact Mike Sheppard at (734) 394-5225, e-mail mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org or in writ-
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 ATTN: Action Plan Public Hearing. Requests for
special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice.
Mike Sheppard
Financial Analyst
Finance Department
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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 Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, 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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