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Happy Fourth of July

Inkster veteran’s military service rewarded with new roof

Lloyd G. Lockett, a U.S. Army a brand new roof being installed as the labor for the installation. The Owens Corning Roof 200 military members have
veteran, had a very special Fourth part of the Owens Corning Roof Through a partnership with Deployment Project is a nation- received new roofs.
of July last week. Deployment Project. Owens Habitat for Humanity Western wide effort to show gratitude and Workers began the job at 8 a.m.
Inkster Mayor Patrick Wimberly Corning donated the roofing mate- Wayne County, Lockett was select- honor the veterans who served our and completed the work the same
and representatives from Habitat rial which was installed by Tittle ed and approved as the recipient country and the families who sup- day, just in time for Lockett and his
for Humanity visited his Sylvia Brothers Construction, a local fam- for the roof replacement based on port them. Since the inception of family to celebrate the Fourth of
Street home to help him celebrate ily owned business which donated his military service. this program in 2016, more than July.
Inkster sailor completes 7-month carrier deployment

A 2011 Inkster High School graduate duty orders, emergency travel and entitle-
returned home June 16, marking the end ” ments for the members that have to travel.
of a seven-month deployment aboard USS Whether a member is injured or a loved one I am also one of the Agency Program
Harry S. Truman. Since departing its is hurt or worst case, passes away, I love the fact Coordinators for the command, dealing
homeport of Norfolk, VA in November with government travel card applications
2019, the aircraft carrier sailed in the that I know the job well enough to confidently and accounts.”
Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Mediterranean accomplish my job to get my fellow sailors back home. Throughout the deployment, Truman
Sea and Atlantic Ocean. performed numerous training exercises
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lorenzo H. to develop tactical competencies. From
Bonner is a personnel specialist aboard carrier strike force operations as the flag-
the carrier. As a personnel specialist, el Mandeb Strait, while operating under force. ship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier
Bonner is responsible for supporting three Combatant Commanders - U.S. Sailors' jobs are highly varied aboard Strike Group, to exercises with partner
overall command readiness. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), U.S. Truman. More than 6,000 men and navies and forces, the ship developed key
“My job on many occasions consist of European Command (EUCOM), and U.S. women serve aboard the ship during skillsets to maintain readiness and inter-
emergency travel,” said Bonner. Central Command (CENTCOM). deployment keeping all parts of the ship operability. While conducting stability
“Whether a member is injured or a loved “I've been on many deployments since running smoothly. Each crewmember operations in the CENTCOM area of
one is hurt or worst case, passes away, I I arrived to Norfolk and checked onboard performs a number of tasks outside of responsibility, the strike group was called
love the fact that I know the job well the Harry S. Truman, and through all of their traditional job or rating. upon during an international crisis to
enough to confidently accomplish my job them, I can say I'm proud just to have “The training department is very assert American commitment to the
to get my fellow sailors back home.” served with my fellow sailors to protect important for many reasons,” said region and act as a primary de-escalatory
Following a scheduled return from our home,” said Bonner. Bonner. “First, command readiness. Part catalyst.
deployment in March, after operating in Truman demonstrated the Navy's con- of being command ready means all sailors As a member of the U.S. Navy, Bonner,
the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of opera- tinuing regional commitment to EUCOM need Government Travel Cards for if as well as other sailors, know they are a
tions, Truman remained underway in the and something goes wrong with loved ones or part of a service tradition providing unfor-
Western Atlantic as a certified and ready “I'm so very proud of all our sailors,” for personal reasons. Also, to give sailors gettable experiences through leadership
carrier force ready for tasking. As the said Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh, command- the opportunity to attend schools to sup- development, world affairs and humani-
COVID-19 pandemic spread across the ing officer of Truman, “Their resilience, port the ship's mission.” tarian assistance. Their efforts will have a
globe, the Truman continued to conduct perseverance, and utter dedication to lasting effect around the globe and for
operations underway, minimizing the mission has been nothing short of exem- “My role in Training Department is generations of sailors who will follow.
potential spread of the virus aboard the plary. It has been my greatest honor to titled as a Defense Travel System Agent “I joined the Navy simply to create a
ships, in order to maintain maritime sta- serve as Truman's commanding officer (DTS),” added Bonner. “I handle the pro- better future for myself and my family,”
bility and security and ensure access, this deployment!” cessing of members temporary additional added Bonner.
deter aggression and defend U.S., allied According to Navy officials, maintain-
and partner interests. ing maritime superiority is a vital part of a CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE
Truman sailed more than 56,000 nauti- Navy that is present today and prepared NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY
cal miles, deploying dynamically to sup- for tomorrow. The impact affects July 28, 2020 - 7:00 PM
port dual-carrier operations, air defense Americans and their interests around the The Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The meeting and public hearing will be
exercises, anti-submarine warfare exer- world, as more than 70 percent of the held by electronic remote access. The planning commission will consider a PUD Amendment #4 at Mill Ridge at the corner of
cises, and interoperability with joint serv- Earth is covered by water and 90 percent 6 Mile and Ridge Rd., to convert last duplex to two detached units.
ices and with allies and partners. The of all trade travels by sea. The public is invited to participate in this public hearing and express their comments or ask questions. For information on how
ship also completed multiple strait and The foundation of the Navy the nation to participate in the meeting and view the documents for the public hearing, please visit the township’s website at
https://twp.northville.mi.us/. Written comments will be received by the Northville Township Planning Commission at 44405 Six
choke point transits, to include the Strait needs includes a focus on warfighting, Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168.
of Gibraltar, the Suez Canal and the Bab- warfighters and the future of the fighting Tim Zawodny, Chair
Planning Commission
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
August 4, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Public Accuracy Test for the August 4, 2020 Primary Election is scheduled for CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in the lobby of Township Hall, located at 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan. ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
Election count the votes in the manner prescribed by law. the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
The public is welcome and invited to attend. 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,
Marjorie F. Banner or activities.
Clerk
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
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the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
Notice of Public Hearing leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
Charter Township of Canton of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Program Year (PY) 2020 Action Plan
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
The Charter Township of Canton is developing its Annual Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2020 from July 1, 2020 to June and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi-
30, 2021 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds at $365,820 ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
The Finance Department encourages all parties to participate at a VIRTUAL ZOOM PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, July 21,
2020, at 1:00 P.M. on the township website at www.canton-mi.org. Otherwise all communications should be addressed in Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
writing to the Financial Analyst, Canton Township- Finance Department, Mike Sheppard, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human
Michigan, 48188. Resources Coordinator, 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.
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 The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
addition, Canton will make adequate provisions to assist non-English speaking residents in interpreting program opportunities programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
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- Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
ing to the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI 48188 ATTN: Annual Action Plan Hearing. Requests for should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
special accommodations must be made with reasonable advance notice. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
Mike Sheppard The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
Financial Analyst als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
Finance Department ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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