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June 16, 2016
International event
joins Canton festival
Operatic performances set
The traditional International Festival
during the Canton Liberty Fest this year
will take place from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 18 at the Heritage Park
Amphitheater when a variety of cultures
fromaround theworldwill be showcased.
Free performances celebrating the cul-
tures of countries around the globe
including: China, India, Italy, Korea,
Mexico, New Zealand, Tahiti, the United
States, Native American, African
American andHawaiian/Polynesian.
“Every year, our International Festival
provides a great opportunity for audience
members to experience music and dance
from around the globe that helps bridge
cultures and presents musical ideas all in
one location,” said Canton Arts
Coordinator Jennifer Tobin. “Audiences
will be delighted as the stage comes alive
with colorful costuming, exotic instru-
ments and stirring rhythms when these
talented individuals share their heritage
and some traditions that date back cen-
turies.”
Groups and performers expected to
take the stage, include: Shihui Dance
Group; Phi Tai Ji; Ann Hua Waist Drum
Team; Asian Indian Dance Group of
Canton by students of Parul Shah; Canton
Qi Pao Team; Verdi Opera Theatre of
Michigan featuring Soprano Rebecca O-G
Eaddy and Tenor Tyler Bouque accompa-
nied by Pianist Dearbhla Collins; Salem
High School's K-Pop Club; Triple Threat
Dance & Theater Company; Praise
Dance, Mime, and Steppers of New Hope
Baptist Church of Wayne, MI; Julzie
Gravel, Soloist; Xin Yun; Sunshine
Children's Choir; Sitar performances by
Naveen Jackson, Charvik Vaishnav, and
Anuj Patel (students of Manjula Verma)
with Tabla accompaniment by Mr.
Prashant Javkar ; Native American Flute
by Wanda Jones; Dance the Life Mantra
Academy; Clivia Dance Group; Detroit
Peking Opera Club; Joyas de Mexico
Ballet; Gospel soloist Kiara Atkins;
Hoaloha - Polynesian, New Zealand, &
TahitianDance; andBollyburnDancers.
The performances are suitable for all
ages. This global celebration will also fea-
ture cultural displays and a small market-
place where cultural items, as well as
henna tattoosmay also be purchased.
Canton Leisure Services is hosting
three action-packed days of family fun
fromJune 16 - 18 inHeritagePark, located
adjacent to the Canton Administration
Building, west of Canton Center Road
between Cherry Hill Road and Summit
Parkway.
must be 21 years to purchase these adult
beverages, organizers said.
The Taste of Canton, sponsored by
TwistedRooster, will include local special-
ties from participating restaurants com-
peting for bragging rights in a taste contest
presided over by Canton Supervisor Phil
LaJoy. Participants include: Chopstick
House; Cold Stone Creamery; Desi Indian
Kuifi; Fat Chef in a Little Coat; LaShisho
Palace; Sammy's Pizza; Sultan's Express;
TwistedRooster and others.
Friday Amphitheater Stage entertain-
ment will feature: the Michigan Center for
Capoeira performing Afro-Brazilian enter-
tainment for all ages to enjoy from 4:30-5
p.m.; Spotlight on Youth performs songs
from "Music Man, Jr."; a dynamic perform-
ance by Grace Rembinski, a 12-year-old
DiscoveryMiddle School student and 2015
Canton Idol winner; a jump rope perform-
ance featuring Jumpin' Allstars from 7-8
p.m.; Magician Kevin Dunn's magic show
for the whole family from 8:15-8:45 p.m.;
plus Silver Sounds DJ providing pre-
movie music from 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. and the
Movie Under the Stars, featuring "Star
Wars: The Force Awakens," rated PG-13,
on the big screen at dusk. New this year
will be a Star Wars costume contest with
prizes for the best dressed in two cate-
gories: ages 6 months to 12 years of age
and ages 13 and older. Winners will be
announced at the beginning of themovie.
Friday night Canton LIVE! Stage high-
lights include: My Adventure Theater pro-
viding unique interactive family-friendly
theatrical experiences at noon, 2 p.m., 4
p.m., and 6 p.m.; Slick Jimmy performs
favorite rock hits from the 80s from 4:30-
6:30 p.m.; and The Killer Flamingos will
perform an infectious blend of pop, rock
and electronica from8-10 p.m.
Also on Friday, the Annual Spaghetti
Dinner is planned from 5 - 9 p.m., while
supplies last, with proceeds from the din-
ner going to the Canton Firefighter
CharityFoundationLocal 2289, featuring a
performance by Metro Detroiter singer
CarlyBins.
In addition, the America's Most Wanted
Car Show is back for the last appearance
at Liberty Fest with a Kick-Off
Registration Party that will take place
from5--8 p.m.
Nelson the Animal Guy will present a
unique wildlife safari experience during
the festival and merchandise from local
artisans, crafters, businesses and vendors
will be ondisplay around the large pond at
the Liberty Fest Marketplace from 1 p.m.
until dusk Friday and from 11 a.m. until
duskSaturday.
Saturday highlights include the 21st
Annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by
the Canton Lions Club from 7-11 a.m. in
the Heritage Park North Pavilion. Canton
Leisure Services is again joining forces
with Running Fit to host the 5th Annual
Liberty Run, including 5K, 10K, and One
Mile events. Participants can register at
and run, walk,
or stroll in these events. Participants will
also receive finisher medals, as well as a
race T-Shirt. Running theme-awards will
be handed out to the best Red, White,
Blue, andPatrioticPlaid running outfit.
Other Saturday entertainment high-
lights include: the International Festival
cultural performances and displays at the
Amphitheater Stage from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
presented by the Canton Commission for
Culture, Arts and Heritage. Featured cul-
tures from around the world, include:
Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan, and more!
Other entertainment scheduled on the
Amphitheater Stage include: The Earth
Angels performing high-energy dance rou-
tines while lip syncing to the great music
of the 50s and 60s and Cosmic Groove with
fresh and exciting renditions of favorite
hits.
Canton LIVE! Stage highlights include:
My Adventure Theater providing unique
interactive family-friendly theatrical expe-
riences at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.;
Big Time Cheer, an all-star cheerleading
squad performs energetic routines at 2:30
and 3 p.m.; Canton native singer and song-
writer Kari Holmes performs from 4:30-
6:30 p.m. and Toppermost Beatles Tribute
performs favorite Beatles tunes from 8-10
p.m.
Other festival highlights for Friday and
Saturday include Monster Truck Rides.
Shelly Kujat will be providing rides in her
9,500 pound Monster Truck for a nominal
fee from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, June 17,
and from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday. It's not
just a ride, it's an experience. Plus, Walk
on the Wild Side, featuring Nelson the
Animal Guy'sWildlife Safari all day Friday
and Saturday. Be sure to stop by the 25th
Anniversary Liberty Fest Tent near
Information Booth #1 and take part in the
community coloring project and leave
your artistic mark on the Monster Mural.
Retuning Liberty Fest favorites include:
the Scholastic Book Fair; Kohl's Cares for
Kids Bike Helmet Station; D&M Face-
Painting; Lego Station; Spin Art; canoe
and kayak rides.
America's Most Wanted Car Show will
be back on Saturday, as well, for the last
car show during Liberty Fest. All vehicles
are welcome and registrations are still
being accepted. For details, visit
canton.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Vi
ew/3655.
The celebration will end with a fire-
works showat duskSaturday.
For more information, visit
-
tonlibertyfest.comor call (734) 394-5460.
The Friends, People Helping People
program, started in 1998 to help a Wayne
resident whose home was in need of some
‘tender loving care’, is now accepting sug-
gestions for the project this year. Homes
are usually chosen based on the home-
owners' inability to handle the work them-
selves, due to either financial or health
reasons.
The Friends committee coordinates
with willing volunteers to complete the
'curb appeal'.
To nominate yourself, a neighbor,
donate or volunteer, call the Community
Development Department at (734) 419-
0118. Homes must be owner occupied.
This programis free to thehomeowner.
This program is completely funded
through donations and volunteers. This is
a 'feel good' project which will take place
on Saturday, Aug. 10. The rain date is Aug.
17.
Donations are greatly appreciated, a
spokespersonnoted.
A special appearance by soprano
Rebecca O-G Eaddy and tenor Tyler
Bouque presented by the Verdi Opera
Theatre of Michigan is planned for noon
Saturday, June 18 during the CantonLiberty
Fest.
The performers will be accompanied by
pianist Dearbhla Collins at the Heritage
ParkAmphitheater.
O-G Eaddy is currently the coordinator
for YArts Detroit, the humanities branch of
the Boll Family YMCA of Metropolitan
Detroit. She has also held administrative
positions with EMU Bright Futures 21st
Century Community Learning Centers,
Women of Tomorrow Mentor and
Scholarship Program and most recently
served as the Great Lakes Regional
Specialist for Audience Development for
SphinxCon, the Sphinx Organization's'
national conference focused on issues sur-
rounding diversity and inclusion in the arts.
She is also a vocalist and holds degrees in
voice performance fromboth the University
of Michigan and Bowling Green State
University. She has appeared in the roles of
Adina (L'elisir d'amore), Madame
Goldentrill fromMozart's “The Impresario,”
Annina in Verdi's “La Traviata” and has
most recently covered the role of Clara in
Gershwin's “Porgy andBess”withNewYork
Harlem Productions' Winter 2015 tour in
Switzerland, theNetherlands andFrance.
Bouque, a sophomore at Troy High
School, has been studying voice for nearly
six years. After beginning his training with
the Michigan Opera Theater Children's
Chorus, Tyler now studies with Drake
Dantzler at Oakland University. An avid
composer in his free-time, Tyler hopes to
followmusic as a career path and dreams of
writingmusic for filmsomeday.
The Verdi Opera Theatre of Michigan,
founded in 1988 and based in Canton., is a
non-profit organization dedicated to
encouraging and supporting the develop-
ment of young opera singers, and to foster-
ing appreciation of the music of Giuseppe
Verdi and other composers of opera and
popularmusic for the theater.
C
ANTON
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AYNE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
NOTICE OF THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE AUGUST 2, 2016 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
Notice is hereby given to Plymouth Township residents that
July 5, 2016
, is the last day to register to vote in order to be eligible
to vote in the August 2, 2016 State Primary Election. Below is a listing of the offices and proposals that will be on the election
ballot:
Partisan Section
Representative in Congress - 11
th
District, Representative in State Legislature - 20
th
District, County: Prosecuting Attorney,
Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner - 10
th
District, Township: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer,
Trustee, Delegate to County Convention
Nonpartisan Section
Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit, Non-incumbent position
Proposal Section
Proposition P - Parks Millage Continuation
To continue the millage authorized in 2010, shall Wayne County levy this millage at the estimated 2015 rollback rate of .2459
(about 25 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for five more years (2016 through 2020) to continue to improve and operate
several parks and related facilities, including Hines Park, Elizabeth Park, Chandler Park, and improvements to municipal parks
in the 43 communities as provided in an implementing ordinance through an annual allocation by commission district of the
greater of $50,000 or 15% of the total funds generated from that district, on the condition that, for any year for which this con-
tinued levy would be imposed, Wayne County must budget from other sources an amount equal to its 1995-1996 fiscal year
appropriation for parks? This renewal is projected to generate $9,865,514 in 2016.
Wayne County Zoological Authority Renewal Millage
The Wayne County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of 2008 and formed to allow for continuing
zoological services for the students, residents, and visitors of Wayne County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization
from the electors to levy a tax on real and personal property to provide revenue to an accredited zoological institution for this
purpose, Accordingly, as a renewal of the previously approved millage authorization which expires with the 2017 tax levy, to
continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall the 0.1 mil (10 cents per $1,000 of taxable
value on all of the taxable property located within the County continue to be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years
2018 through 2027? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately $3,940,066.55 in
2018.
Residents of Plymouth Township who are not already registered to vote may register at a Secretary of State Branch Office or
State Designated Agency, or by visiting the Clerk's Office at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, MI,
48170, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mail-in registrations postmarked by
July 5, 2016
will also be accepted.
Nancy Conzelman
Plymouth Township Clerk
Publish: June 16, 2016
PT061616-0063 2.5 x 5.187
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALS
THURSDAY JULY 7, 2016
6:00 P.M.
PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 7, 2016 commencing at 6:00
p.m., to consider:
1.
Application 1542, 11689 Lehigh CT, R-1-E: The applicant is requesting one variance for detached garage height.
Allowed detached height is 12 feet, applicant requesting a garage height of 16.6 feet.
Variance requested is 4.6 feet
.
The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
For further information contact Plymouth Township Building Department 734 354-3210.
Publish:
June 16, 2016
Eagle Newspaper
PT061616-0062 2.5 x 2.104
Friends seeking nominations
Blooming effort
Volunteers organized by the Main Street Project and the Wayne Garden Club
were out in force last week planting flowers in one of the new planters located at
the corner of Wayne and Michigan Avenue. The volunteers are all smiles as they
work to beautify the community.
Photo by Sean Rhaesa
Liberty
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