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CANTON
CANTON

Veteran police officer retires from department

Canton Township Police Ofc. longest standing members and department's younger police
Erik Kaledas has retired from the team leader of the prestigious ” force. On the personal side, co-
department. department Honor Guard Unit Erik has forged workers will miss his ever-pres-
Kaledas began his 25-year responsible for posting of the col- ent smile and sense of humor,”
career in law enforcement in ors at various ceremonial events. a path noted his fellow officers.
1998, after serving in the 1776th While Kaledas was respected of excelling ... “Detective Kaledas embodies
Military Police Company of the among his peers and supervisors unwavering determination and
Michigan Army National Guard. for providing consistently solid has achieved remarkable feats
As a road patrol officer, Kaledas police work as a patrol officer, he throughout his tenure as a police
responded to calls for service, thrived as an investigator in the Kaledas joined the U.S. Coast officer and detective. Possessing
provided traffic enforcement, Detective Bureau where he spent Guard Reserve Investigative an unyielding dedication to jus-
conducted criminal investiga- 10 of his last 12 years of service, Services in 2016. This augmented tice and a profound sense of
tions and responded to emer- officials said. “Kaledas possessed experience enhanced his skills in responsibility, Erik has forged a
gency situations throughout the a passion for thoroughly investi- his current position within the path of excelling as an investiga-
community, officials said. gating crimes and preparing police department, according to tor while dutifully serving as a
In addition to his patrol duties, felony cases for prosecution. His officials. reservist in our nation's military.
Kaledas participated in many tenacity, attention to detail, and “Erik's knowledge and input He has balanced the demands of
special units including Explorer innate ability to read people and as a senior officer has been val- serving our community and Ofc. Eric Keledas
Advisor, Evidence Technician, situations contributed to his suc- ued by those who have had the defending our country. His excep-
Bicycle Unit, Range and Rifle cess as an effective investigator pleasure to work with him. His tional service demonstrates a thank Detective Kaledas for his
Instructor, Field Training Officer, and lead detective within the passion for law enforcement rare combination of commitment service and say goodbye knowing
and the Search Warrant Team. division,” according to an official excellence has made him a high- and bravery, earning the admira- his absence will be deeply felt,”
Kaledas was also one of the statement from the department. ly-regarded role model for the tion and respect of many. We said Police Chief Chad Baugh.
Internet survey by Canton Leisure Services is now online

Speeds in Canton Township are being
carefully checked, but no tickets will be
issued and the response is strictly volun-
tary.
Officials said that as broadband
Internet becomes a more essential and
crucial service for those who live, learn
and work in Canton, expansion availabili-
ty may become necessary. In some areas
of Wayne County, reliable high-speed
Internet is not available, they said, and in
an effort to bridge this digital divide,
Canton and county representatives need a
more accurate picture of the reliability of
the internet and which properties do not
have the essential internet services.
By completing a five-minute survey
available at michiganmoonshot.org/tri-
county-broadband, officials can compile
accurate data regarding which properties
have reliable and affordable Internet
access, if access is available. Those taking
the survey on a smart phone or wireless
device at home or at a Canton business
location, and access to wireless Internet is
available, should be sure their device is
using the Wi-Fi connection while taking Any information submitted will not be
this survey. sold, but may be used in planning to verify
Information gathered will only be used and expand access opportunities with
to support broadband Internet expansion government and local partners. While
efforts and will aid in seeking grant fund- each participant may not have all the nec-
ing to increase reliable broadband avail- essary information to answer each ques-
ability in the Wayne, Oakland and tion on the survey, officials ask respon-
Macomb County areas, officials said. dents to answer as much as possible.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Sumpter Township Planning Commission is being held at the Sumpter
Township Hall, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 6:00 pm regarding the pond ordinance amendment, Section 6.39.
A full text of the aforementioned adopted ordinance amendments may be examined at the Sumpter Township Offices, located at
23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111, by interested persons, during office hours, weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m.
Esther Hurst
Township Clerk
Published: July 27, 2023 ST0161 - 07 27 23 2.5 x 1.283

INVITATION TO BID
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MARTINSVILLE CEMETERY
43057 Willis Ct, Belleville, MI 48111
OLD FENCE REMOVAL, FENCING REPLACEMENT & GATES
The Township of Sumpter is accepting sealed bids for the
Martinsville Cemetery Fencing & Gates
in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan
Sumpter Township will only accept and entertain sealed bids submitted on or before;
Monday, August 28th, 2023
2:00 pm
Sealed bids will be received by:
The Clerk’s Office
Sumpter Township
23480 Sumpter Rd.
Belleville, MI 48111
Bids shall be publicly opened and read on:
Monday, August 28th, 2023
3:00 pm
Sumpter Township Board Room
23480 Sumpter Rd.
Belleville, MI 48111
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY BIDS & PROPOSALS WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY TO THIS PUBLIC NOTICE WILL BE
CONSIDERED. DEVIATIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS MAY BE PROPOSED SEPARATELY. HOWEVER, THE
QUOTED PRICE MUST BE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS. Specifications for this opportunity may be obtained at the
Sumpter Township Clerk’s Office (address above) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday or by
visiting the Township WebSite at www.sumptertwp.org/clerk-office/.
Please call Sumpter Township, Clerk’s Office at (734) 461-6201 if you require additional information.
Esther Hurst, Clerk
Published: The Eagle – July 27th, 2023
Posted:: (Township Bulletin Boards, Township WebSite) July 19th, 2023 ST0160 - 07 27 23 2.5 x 4.616