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sponsors who each donate $1,000 to pay for
the fees the parade incurs.
“It's a great community event,” Hill said.
“We usually attract about 10,000 people. It's a
huge crowd.”
He and the Fred Hill Briefcase Brigade
will, of course, be marching, along with the
5th Michigan Regiment Band, the Cadar
Seibh Band, the Dogmatics and an entry
fromtheMiracleLeague of Plymouth.
“The World War II vets will march and
they always get the biggest hand and cheers
fromthe crowd,”Hill said. Also appearing on
floats will be musical favorites Steve King
and the Dittilies and Mark Radisi and the
Sounds of Sinatra.
The Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps will
march and the band from Martin Luther
King Jr. High School in Detroit will be join-
ing the parade this year.
“There are just so many, too many to list,”
Hill said.
The Plymouth parade will also feature a
military flyover, Hill said, “and it gets better
every year.”
Before the parade the Plymouth-Canton
Marching Band will be serving a pancake
breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. in downtown
Plymouth. The pancake and sausage break-
fast is hosted by the Plymouth-Canton Music
Boosters.
Tickets are available at the door for $7 per
person, children younger than 5 are admit-
ted at no cost. Breakfast will be served in the
Gathering, right off of Kellogg Park, and will
continue as the “Good Morning USA
Parade” gets under way and keep serving
until 11 a.m. or until sold out.
In addition to pancakes and sausage,
patrons can enjoy juice and coffee as they
watch the annual parade. Proceeds from the
sale of tickets will benefit the Plymouth-
Canton Marching Band for the upcoming
marching band season.
lend to those nearby.
That, coupled with a military jet flyover,
should get the parade off to a good start,
Peters said.
The Northville Community Foundation
took control of the parade 14 years ago and
has since built it up to an event that attracts
thousands of visitors to the downtown
Northville streets. “This is our 14th year, and
it just gets better and better,” Peters said,
“which is due to our committee and our vol-
unteers. They work very hard to ensure a
terrific parade every year.”
For the 11th year, St. MaryMercyHospital
in Livonia is the major sponsor of the
parade.
“We couldn't do it without them,” Peters
said.
This year themany traditional favorites of
the parade will return - the children's bike
parade, the pet parade along withmore than
30 floats. This year the parade will include
the Monkeymobile, Herbie the Love Bug,
and a vehicle from Ghostbusters. Children's
characters including Paws from the Detroit
Tigers, Shooter from the Whalers and
Mongoman are only a few that will be in the
parade, along with the award-winning Army
Band, the Northville High School Band and
thePlymouthFife andDrumCorps.
The Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the foot of
Griswold and Main Street in downtown
Northville. St. Mary Mercy Hospital will be
among the dozens of floats entered in this
year's parade, along with several favorites
from area churches. Festivities begin with
the Michigan Philharmonic playing the
National Anthem while the Color Guard
stands at attention.
Due to road construction, this year the
route for the parade will be Griswold to
Main; Main to Wing; Wing to Cady; Cady to
First Street; First Street to Fairbrook and
Fairbrook back to theDowns
“One of the special attractions this year is
the 'little red wagon' entered by Dr. Bill
Demray, who is also emceeing the parade
with radio personality Lisa Barry. His entry
is a red wagon about 5-feet long which is
really a delight. It will surprise everyone,”
Peters said.
“Kids who want to enter the bike parade
sponsored by Monroe Bank and Trust and
Miejer need to decorate those bikes before
parade day,” Peters said. Bike parade
entrants should arrive at 9:15 a.m. at the
north west parking lot at Sheldon and Seven
Mile Road but they do not have to pre-regis-
ter, Peters noted.
Pet parade marchers do not have to pre-
register, either, she said. “Bring your favorite
pet, dog, cat, bird, fish, you name it, you can
bring it and be a part of our pet parade. Just
showup and get in line.”
Peters said there may still be time to
enter a float, dancing group, kitchen band,
marching group, character, lawn mowing
brigade, or anything else in the growing
parade line up. “Please contact the
Northville Community Foundation for an
application (248)374-0200 or visit their web-
site www.northvillecommunityfoundation.
org.”
(For a preliminary parade listing, see the
special section in this edition of TheEagle.)
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NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION
City of Romulus, Michigan
August 7, 2012 Primary Election
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012.
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE ELECTION IS MONDAY,
JULY 2, 2012 BY 4:00 p.m.
Persons residing in the City of Romulus registering after the deadline will not be
eligible to vote at the election.
Voters may register by mail using a mail-in voter registration form or in person at a Secretary of State Branch
Office, Wayne County or the City of Romulus Clerk’s office.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the following offices will appear on the ballot:
United States Senator,
Representative in Congress 13 th District, Representative in State Legislature 12 th District, County
Prosecuting Attorney, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County
Commissioner 11 th District, Judge of Circuit Court 3 rd Circuit Non-Incumbent Position, and Delegate to
County Convention.
The following proposals will appear on the ballot:
WAYNE COUNTY ART INSTITUTE
AUTHORITY MILLAGE
The Wayne County Art Institute Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 296 of 2010 and formed to
allow for continuing support of art institute 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 of not more than 0.2 mill (20
cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on real and personal property to provide revenue to an art institute services
provider for this purpose. Accordingly, to continue providing art institute services to benefit the residents of the
County, shall a 0.2 mill on all of the taxable property located within the County be imposed for a period of ten
(10) years, being years 2012 through 2021? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this new millage would
generate approximately $8,284,722 in 2012. YES [ ] NO [ ]
COUNTY PROPOSITION J
JAILS MILLAGE RENEWAL
To renew the millage authorized in 2002, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this millage at
the 2011 rollback rate of .9381 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more
years (2012 through 2021) for any of the following previously authorized uses: To acquire, construct, and/or
operate jail, misdemeanant, or juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and for adult penalty options such as
work release, home detention and community restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to acquire,
build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? This renewal is estimated to generate at least
$38,859,493 in property tax revenue in 2012. YES [ ] NO [ ]
ROMULUS COMMUNITY SHOOLS
CONTINUATION OF OPERATING MILLAGE
The Romulus Community Schools (the District) is authorized by State law to levy a voter-approved hold harm-
less millage on principal residences, qualified agricultural property, qualified forest property, supportive housing
property, industrial personal property and commercial personal property. The district levied 5.1314 mills in
2011. The authority to levy this millage expired with the 2011 tax levy. This proposal would renew the
District’s authority to levy up to 5.1314 mills for an additional five years (2012-2016).
To provide operating funds for the Romulus Community Schools, Wayne County, Michigan, shall the limitation
on the taxes that may be levied upon principal residences, qualified agricultural property, qualified forest prop-
erty, supportive housing property, industrial personal property, and commercial personal property in the District
be increased by 5.1314 mills ($5.1314 per $1,000 of Taxable Value), for a period of five (5) years 2012 through
2016 inclusive? The estimate of the revenue the District will collect from combined taxes authorized herein if
the millage is approved and levied in the 2012 calendar year is approximately $2,160,000.00. YES [ ] NO
[ ]
Full text of the school ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Romulus
Community Schools, Director of Business Operations, Sherry Papazoglou, 36540 Grant Road, Romulus,
MI 48174 and telephone: 734-532-1600.
STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964
Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act
I, Raymond J. Wojtowicz, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of
June 12, 2012
the total of all voted increases in excess of the tax rate limitation established by Section 6, Article IX of
the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amended, and the years such increases are effective on prop-
erty in the County of Wayne are as follows:
WAYNE COUNTY, Michigan, Romulus School District
Voted
Years
Taxing Authority
Date of Election
Increases
Increase Effective
County of Wayne
November 2, 2010
1 mill
2015
Wayne County Jail
August 6, 2002
1 mill
2011
Wayne County Parks
November 2, 2010
0.25 mills
2015
Wayne County
November 6, 2009
1.25 mills
2020
Community College
Romulus School District
September, 1999
18 mills 2011 (non homestead only)
September, 1999
16.63 mills 2011 (homestead only)
November, 2008
.75 mills
2018
Raymond J. Wojtowicz, Wayne County Treasurer
Dated: June 12, 2012
PERSONS ENTITLED
to be registered voters in the City of Romulus must possess the following qualifica-
tions on or before the day of the election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than 18 years of age; (3)
a resident of the State of Michigan and the City of Romulus for not less than 30 days prior to the election (MCL
168.492). In addition, qualified electors must be registered to vote not less than 30 days prior to the election
(MCL 168.497).
Registrations will be received at the City of Romulus located at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174,
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Office.
Publish: 06-28-12
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF THE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE
AUGUST 7, 2012
PRIMARY ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that
July 9, 2012
, is the last day registrations can be accepted in order to be eligible to vote in the above stated
election to be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Registrations will be accepted at the Canton Township Clerk's Office, 1150 South Canton
Center Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Registration can also be made at any Secretary of
State Branch Office or State Designated Agency. Persons with special needs who are unable to register in the above mentioned manner
are urged to contact the Clerk's Office at 734-394-5120. Mail-in registrations postmarked by
July 9, 2012
will also be accepted.
Terry G. Bennett
Canton Township Clerk
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-June 19, 2012
A regular study meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton held Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Members
Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director
Eva, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb, Deputy Fire Chief Meier.
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Bennett, seconded by
McLaughlin to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION TOPIC Item 1.
D I S -
CUSSION OF DRAFT TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF ORDINANCES: a. Chapter 54 – Peddlers & Solicitors
A review
of Chapter 54 was prompted by a resident’s complaint about the late hour of which a solicitor came to his home. This gave staff an oppor-
tunity to review the hours allowed for solicitors to go door to door. Additionally, Sgt. Sullivan had some concerns as the Public Safety
Department representative charged with review of peddler and solicitors license requests for criminal background checks. Upon review
of these provisions, it was discovered that the peddler and solicitor regulations were not in compliance with recent court decisions fur-
ther lessening the licensing, registration and fee requirements for non-commercial entities. Therefore, a comprehensive review and revi-
sion is proposed for review.
b. Chapter 46 – Article 4, Division 3 – Fireworks
There are two proposed amendments to the Township’s
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article IV, Division 3 Fireworks. The state “loosened” the restrictions on the types of fireworks that
may be purchased and sold in Michigan. PA256 of 2011 also allows bother permanent and temporary retail sales locations, and places
limits on the Township’s ability to regulate sales of fireworks in the community. PA 256 also provides that communities may not in ANY
way regulate the use or discharge of consumer fireworks on the day preceding, day of, or day after a “national” holiday. The rest of the
year, the Township may enact restrictions, up to and including a total prohibition, on the use of consumer fireworks. Many communi-
ties are, in fact, opting for a total prohibition on the days other than those provided for in the statute. The Fire Department is advocat-
ing for a total prohibition. One version of the text amendment does provide, among other regulations, for a total prohibition of use and
discharge of consumer fireworks on days other than the day proceeding, day of, and day after a national holiday. The other version would
allow use of consumer fireworks on any day subject to certain restrictions.
c. Chapter 14 - Animals
This text amendment was prompt-
ed by a request from a resident at a Township Board meeting for some relief from our Township ordinance limiting dog ownership to
three pets. The Supervisor was thereafter contacted by another resident who provided him some information on a license arrangement
being utilized by other communities known as an “animal fancier’s permit.” Based on research on these types of permits, amendments
are being proposed to Chapter 14 that would allow a permit for dog ownership in excess of three dogs, maximum of 5, subject to, among
other things, an annual inspection. In the process of reviewing Chapter 14, additional deficiencies (one of the most glaring was the
repeated reference to an “animal control officer”, which the Township has not had in some time, were identified, and a number of other
updates are being proposed to this Chapter.
Public Comment:
Mr. George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, had questions regarding dogs, deer
signs, cleaning ditches and a manhole cover.
Other:
Supervisor LaJoy stated the next Board meeting is Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7:00
p.m. at the Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
Adjourn:
Motion by
McLaughlin, supported by Taj at 8:05 p.m. to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett,
Clerk –
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton
Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours and can also be accessed through our web site www.canton-mi.org after
Board Approval. Publish: June 28, 2012
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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, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
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The parade is only the beginning of the
IndependenceDay events inNorthville.
After the parade passes by, the ground of
Mill RaceVillage, located at 215Griswold St.,
will be open for visitors.
This year, all the historic buildings and
grounds will be open and there will be a
Civil War reenactors encampment on site.
Civil War soldiers from the American Civil
War Shooting Association will have an
encampment beside the historic Yerkes
House.
The King's 8th Regiment of Detroit, 1768-
1785 will also have re-enactors on site and
the new Hirsch Exhibit Hall will the open
with the On The Site: Celebrating 40 Years of
Mill RaceHistorical Village display.
A race car from the parade will also be on
display so car buffs can get a close-up look at
the vehicle.
"The General Store in the village will also
be open and visitors are invited to bring a
picnic lunch and relax in our beautiful,
serene surroundings," said Tillie Van Sickle,
fromtheNorthvilleHistorical Society.
All the events and displays are free and
open to the public.
Formore information, call (248) 348-1845.
Northville Mill Race Village
offers holiday attractions
The big change this year is the route, which had to avoid the current construction through
downtown Northville. This year the parade will travel from Griswold to Main, from Main to
Wing, from Wing to Cady, from Cady to First Street, from First to Fairbrook and then march
down Fairbrook back to Northville Downs where the line up begins. As is the tradition, the
parade will leave the Northville Downs promptly at 10 a.m. and the floats, marching bands,
clowns, children's characters, vintage and classic cars will start along Griswold.