When
the
Northville
Community Foundation 4th of
July Parade starts fromthe corner
of Griswold and Main Street at 10
a.m. on Independence Day,
entries will include the anticipat-
ed floats, characters, bands, clas-
sic and vintage cars, veterans
groups and fire trucks along with
the popular decorated bike and
pet parade sections.
The theme of the parade this
year, American Memories, will be
prevalent on all the entries,
explained Foundation Executive
Director Jessica Striegle, and
especially on the decorated bikes
where youngsters will be vying for
a $50 Meijer gift certificate
awarded to the best decorated
entry in both the boys and girls
categories.
Children 5 and older are invit-
ed every year to decorate their
bikes, and sometimes even trikes,
with patriotic red, white and blue
adornments and join the event.
They do not pay an entry fee, nor
do they have to pre-register, they
simply show up at the Northville
Downs parking lot at the corner of
Sheldon and Seven Mile Road by
9:20 a.m. on the Fourth of July rid-
ing their decoratedwheels.
Parents are welcome to walk
alongside the young bikers during
the parade.
During the past 15 years,
crowds have seen a goldfish in his
bowl riding along the parade
route in a wagon pulled by his
proud 5-year-old owner, cats
dressed in bonnets carried in bas-
kets, birds in cages and lots and
lots of dogs. Lots of dogs as part of
the parade.
There is always a crowd of
proud young owners who wel-
come the chance to show off their
pets. Owners do not have to pre-
register, but meet at the
Northville Downs parking lot the
morning of the parade and be
assigned a spot in the assembly.
The event is sponsored again
this year by Meadowbrook and
BreckenridgeVeterinaryClinics.
Striegle said the event is
always in need of more volun-
teers to help with the lining up of
entries the day of the parade. To
volunteer, or for more informa-
tion, contact the foundation at
(248) 374-0200.
The parade is sponsored by St.
Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia
and supported by Meijer,
Community Financial Credit
Union, Tom Holzer Ford, Aisin
WorldCorp. andBlackwell Ford.
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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, July 9, 2015 for the following:
THEATER AUDIO SYSTEM
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.
TERRY G. BENNETT, CLERK
Publish 6/25/2015
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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, July 9, 2015 for the following:
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF THE DPW TRAINING ROOM
Proposals may be picked up at the Finance & Budget Department, on our website at
, or you may contact
Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name,
company name, address and telephone number and date and time of 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 disabil-
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aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
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Investigation clears priest at St. Kenneth
The Rev. Thomas Belczak has
been cleared of allegations of
improperly using parish funds
following an investigation by the
FBI.
Belczak will return to his
duties at St. Kenneth in
Plymouth Township following a
nine-month probe into the
finances at the parish, according
to a statement from the
Archdiocese of Detroit. St.
Kenneth is located on Haggerty
Road, nearFiveMileRoad.
Belczak is expected to return
to duties next Saturday although
a delegate will be appointed by
the archdiocese to supervise the
parish finances. While Belczak is
facing no criminal charges, the
investigation reportedly identi-
fied concern regarding some
administration and financial
practices at the parish.
During his nine-month
removal from St. Kenneth,
Belczak was assigned as an assis-
tant priest at a Bloomfield
parish.
Belczak said in a prepared
statement that he is "exceptional-
ly pleased that Bishop Walter
Hurley" will be assisting the
parish and that they will be
implementing and adhering to
newly enacted polices and proce-
dures.
His attorney, Karen Woodside,
said the reassignment has been
amicable and cordial.
Canton Township Police have
issued a caution to residents
about coyotes spotted several
times recently in the area.
According to Special Services
Lt. CraigWilsher, the department
has been receiving an increased
number of reports fromresidents
regarding coyotes in area neigh-
borhoods.
“If residents feel they are in
danger of a coyote, or if they
observe a coyote in obvious dis-
tress, they should contact the
police department,” Wilsher said
in a prepared statement.
According to the Michigan
Department
of
Natural
Resources, coyotes can be found
throughout the state, in both
urban and suburban areas,
including subdivisions. Coyotes
are most likely to be spotted dur-
ing their breeding period, which
occurs in Michigan from mid-
January into March. Coyotes are
active day and night, however
peak activity usually occurs at
sunrise and sunset.
Coyotes can be difficult to dis-
tinguish from a medium-sized
German shepherd dog from a
distance. The size and weight of
coyotes are commonly overesti-
mated because of their long fur
masking a bone structure that is
slightly smaller thanmost domes-
tic dogs.
In urban areas coyotes are
attracted to garbage, garden veg-
etables and optional pet foods.
Coyotes are opportunistic, and
will prey on unattended small
dogs and cats. However, because
coyotes are known to have an
instinctive fear of people, coyotes
rarely attackhumans.
According to public health
authorities, bites from snakes,
rodents and dogs are a far
greater possibility than from a
coyote.
Wilsher suggested that resi-
dents follow some tips to assist in
minimizing a potential conflict
with a coyote: never approach or
touch a coyote; never intentional-
ly feed a coyote; eliminate all
outside food sources, especially
pet food; put garbage out the
morning of pick-up; clear out
wood and brush piles, they are a
habitat for mice and may attract
coyotes and do not allow pets to
roam free when coyotes are pres-
ent-consider keeping pets
indoors or accompany them out-
side, especially at night.
“Because we share the com-
munity with wild animals, a coy-
ote sighting should not automati-
cally be considered a cause for
concern,”Wilsher added.
“Residents are encouraged to
follow the tips provided to mini-
mize interaction with wildlife,”
he said.”
Reports of a coyote in distress
or causing a threat can be called
in to the Canton Public Safety
non-emergency line at (734) 394-
5400. Emergency situations
should always be called in
through 9-1-1.
...consider keeping pets indoors
or accompany them outside,
especially at night
”
Coyote sightings prompt police warning
Northville director
to lead state group
Northville Foundation parade welcomes pets, bikes
Northville Township Director
of Public Safety John Werth will
soon have even more responsi-
bility.
Werth has been selected as
the 89th president of the
Michigan Association of Chiefs of
Police, an association dedicated
to the advance of the science and
art of police administration and
crime prevention, according to
the group website. The state
wide group is governed by an 18-
member board of directors rep-
resenting all geographical areas
in Michigan. Werth will take his
oath of office as president during
the Summer Professional
Development Conference at
Boyne Highlands Resort this
year.
Northville Township Manager
Chip Snider said in a prepared
statement, "Director Werth's elec-
tion to president demonstrates
his tremendous commitment and
adherence to the highest profes-
sional standards with the police
profession."
During his one-year term at
the helm of the organization
founded in 1924,Werth will lead
more than 1000 law enforcement
executives representing munici-
pal township and state agencies.
Whimsical Wonderland, the
22nd Annual Garden Walk in
Northville will take place from 9
a.m. until 4 p.m.Wednesday, July 9.
Visitors to the seven Northville
gardenswill be treated to a garden
market, live music, complimenta-
ry refreshments in the theme-dec-
orated tea room of the 19th centu-
ry Cady Inn and a chance to win
one of seven items or gift certifi-
cates.
Tickets are $10 and available at
Gardenviews Garden Gallery, 117
E. Main St., (248) 380-8881 or on
the day of the walk at the gate at
Historic Mill Race Village, 215
Griswold St. inNorthville which is
the center of the walk and other
activities.
Proceeds from the walk will be
used to help support local and
national organizations that pro-
mote environmental and horticul-
tural causes as well as provide
several scholarships to local high
school students who plan to go on
in earth science or other environ-
ment or science careers.
The walk is organized by the
members of the Country Garden
Club ofNorthville.
“It's important the citizens have a voice.”
He added that his goals in his new
position would be to “give something
back to the community and share
resources with other communities.
Plymouth Township could become a
destination,” he said.
Mitchell and two other candidates
were vetted and interviewed by a panel
of three including Northville Township
Manager Chip Snider, Plymouth
Township Human Resources Director
JoAnn Coobatis and township Trustee
KayArnold.
Snider said he was impressed by
Mitchell's credentials and interview.
“Mike's professional career reflects
an impressive intellect and an inspiring
ability to synthesize information quickly
for the development of both grant oppor-
tunities and recreational amenities.
From the second he showed up he was
thoughtful, talented and presented well
to the selection team,” Snider said
“Mike stood out not only for his aca-
demic and professional experience but
his understanding of municipal and
township government. This is what sepa-
rated Mike from the other candidates,”
he added.
Snider said he was also impressed
with Mitchell's grant writing expertise.
He said Mitchell submitted a sample to
show the panel “that was as long as my
arm.” Mitchell's resume cites his success
in obtaining a grant from the U.S.
Department of Energy and the U.S.
Army.
Township Treasurer Ron Edwards,
who has been overseeing the parks
department, has been the moving force
for both the nearly $2 million amphithe-
ater and pavilion construction in the
township park along with other planned
recreational improvements. Mitchell
said that he anticipated no problems in
working with the treasurer, who voted in
favor of his hiring.
“I respect him (Edwards) but I report
toShannon,”Mitchell said.
Mitchell has been the chairman of the
11th District Republican Committee for
about three years. He said he first met
Price in that capacity and that he
worked onPrice's campaign to become a
Wayne County commissioner “along
with a lot of other people” prior to taking
the $30,000 legislative director position
at the county.
Mitchell and his wife, Diana Fibila-
Mitchell, who works for Ford Motor Co.,
have lived inLivonia for about 15 years.
“I'm just excited to get started,” he
said.
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Northville Township Director
of Public Safety John Werth
The walk is organized
by the members of
the Country Garden
Club of Northville.
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