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CANTON

Canton to offer absentee ballots to all voters

Julie Brown “We need these processes to ” Sneideman brought a local town-
Staff Writer work for people,” he said, noting Now anybody is eligible. ship ordinance motion, noting of
other communities have expand- that 2014 Canton meeting, “There
Michigan voters last year OK'd ed absentee voting. He said 2020 It's almost a built-in reminder, were a lot of moving speeches”
a measure to make absentee vot- will have three elections: the hey, there's an election.” and many attended.
ing easier, and Canton Township February presidential prefer- He worked with Sommer
Clerk Michael Siegrist is follow- ence, August primary and Foster, now a Canton Township
ing up locally. November general election, with The Plymouth-Canton PFLAG Sexuality Alliance, and In the trustee who was with Equality
“Now anybody is eligible,” he the latter including the U.S. presi- group formed in 2014. PFLAG Band Music Appreciation Studio. Michigan in 2014. Sneideman
said, adding age limits no longer dency. was founded in 1975 when a Belvitch praised Cherry Hill says many people either stayed in
apply, nor do issues of being away Also at the July 9 Canton mother boldly and publicly sup- Village Theater Arts Coordinator Canton or came back due to the
from the polls on Election Day. Board of Trustees meeting, ported her gay son, according to Joe Kvoriak, and the crew there legal protection of LGBTQ people
“It's almost a built-in reminder, George Belvitch, president of the group literature. PFLAG is for the help provided for the offered.
hey, there's an election.” Plymouth-Canton Parents and the first and largest organization event. Proceeds support the Ruth Canton leaders are currently
Siegrist's office will soon mail Friends of Gays and Lesbians in the nation for lesbian, gay, Ellis Center in Highland Park talking with Lansing officials on
some 65,000 invites to Canton (PFLAG), thanked township lead- bisexual, transgender and queer and other groups, said Belvitch. greater protection for and sup-
Township voters to give them the ers for help with a June 23 people. It also helps their par- At the June 11 meeting, one port of the LGBTQ community.
chance to vote from home, as Canton Pride event at the Village ents, families and allies. speaker noted in other countries, Foster said after the June 11
absentee voters. Siegrist noted Theater at Cherry Hill. Belvitch The June 23 Canton Pride but not the U.S.A., people are meeting, “The governor has indi-
Canton has about 76,000 regis- and others also spoke June 11 as event was presented by killed for falling in love with cated she's supportive,” as well as
tered voters, with about 10,000 on Canton trustees proclaimed June Plymouth-Canton PFLAG, the someone of the same sex. In 2014, bills introduced in the state
the current absentee list. 2019 Pride Month. Plymouth-Canton Gender & Canton Trustee Steven House and Senate.
Rally on Ridge

Annual fundraiser is planned

The sixth annual Rally on Ridge is set $15 by entering Rally on Ridge 2019
for 5:50 until 9 p.m. Saturday, July 27 as a under Register for Programs. Adult bev-
benefit for the Canton Farmers Market. erages on the menu include: Clear Coast
The special fundraiser has been Mango Guava (hard sparking water),
moved this year to Cherry Hill School, Perrin Gold Ale, and Blake's Hard Cider -
located at 50440 Cherry Hill Road which Rainbow Seeker.
will host food trucks featuring gourmet “This annual event offers the perfect
menus, as well as live music from local opportunity to enjoy a pleasant summer
artists. Event-goers who plan to stay for evening outside and some delicious eats
the music are encouraged to bring along from a fantastic lineup of gourmet food
a lawn chair or picnic blanket. trucks, as well as talented local enter-
A variety of food trucks are expected tainment,” said Farmers Market
to take part in the event, including: Supervisor Christa Williams. “It's the per-
Impasto, Fortune Cooking, Time to Chill fect event for showcasing the home of the
Gelato, as well as Shimmy Shack featur- Canton Farmers Market while building
ing vegan cuisine. A complete list of par- community support for market program-
ticipating food trucks will be available on ming.” Gourmet food trucks provide plenty of options during the annual Rally on Ridge, a
the Canton Farmers Market Facebook A portion of the proceeds collected
page the week of the event. In addition, a from food vendor sales during the spe- summer event featuring food, fun, music, and more. Photo courtesy of Canton Farmers Market
Beer Garden featuring hard cider selec- cial fundraiser will benefit the Canton pating growers and in customers. The Preservation Park, located at 500 N.
tions will also be available for partici- Farmers Market, which is currently cele- market continues to expand offerings Ridge. There is no admission fee for the
pants 21 and older. Discounted pre-sale brating its 13th season. With the recent during Market hours, from 9 a.m. until 1 event. For additional information about
beer tickets will be available online at influx in “buy local” initiatives, the p.m. Sunday, rain or shine, through Oct. this special fundraiser, as well as the
www.cantonfun.org through July 26, Canton Farmers Market is seeing an 13, at Preservation Park. Canton Farmers Market, visit www.can-
where five tickets can be purchased for increase in both the number of partici- Additional parking will be available at ton-mi.org/496.

PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed special land use request as pro-
vided in Section 27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
Promoted MCMAHON HELICOPTER SERVICES SPECIAL LAND USE - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND USE
APPROVAL FOR AIRPORT RELATED BUSINESS AS REQUIRED IN SECTION 22.02 B.18 FOR PARCEL NOS. 005 99
Joseph Bialy has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant with the Canton 0006 000 (8170 LILLEY) AND 005 99 0007 000 (8120 LILLEY). Property is located south of Joy Road and east of Lilley Road.
Township Police Department. Bialy was joined by Township Supervisor Pat Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
Williams, at right, and Public Safety Director Joshua Meier, center, recently during 1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, August 1, 2019 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
a township board of trustees meeting. Bialy was hired in 2004 as a police officer
and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2014. Also on hand were Bialy's
family including wife, Cary, and daughters Kaitlyn, Sydney and Madysen. He will SEE ATTACHED MAP Greg Greene, Chairman
be a platoon commander in the patrol division in his new role. Publish: Newspaper - July 18, 2019 CN1911 - 071819 2.5 x 8.142

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
AUGUST 8th, 2019
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, August 8th, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski.
Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes:
July 11th, 2019 Meeting Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Applicant Jason Lewkut, for property located at 41480 Stafford Court on the west side of Haggerty between Cherry Hill
and Palmer Roads, Zoning R-5. Appealing 2.03d(1) 2.03d(30 Accessory Structures and Uses. Parcel ID 71-092-02-
0030-000 (Building)
2. Applicant Megan (Rogers) Hill, for property located at 43973 Brandywyne Road on the south side of Brandywyne Road
between Sheldon and Warren Roads, Zoning R-5, Appealing Article V , Fences, Walls and Borders Section 78-129(g)
Parcel ID 71-012-01-0131-000 (Building)
3. Applicant David Cach, for property located at 44603 Ridgefield Road, on the south side of Ridgefield between Sheldon
and Canton Center Roads, Zoning R-5, Appealing Recorded, Platted Public Easement (State of Michigan) Zoning
Ordinance states no building(s) allowed in easement. Parcel ID 71-106-02-0065-000 (Building)
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN1915 - 071819 2.5 x 5.281