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CANTON

Leisure service programs are now ‘sensory inclusive’

Canton Leisure Services is guests to utilize. In addition, sensory inclusive venues and
partnering with KultureCity, a facility signs will indicate noisier ” events including the NFL Pro-
leading non-profit organization spaces as “Headphone Zones.” Canton Leisure Services is committed Bowl, NFL Super Bowl, MLB
committed to creating more Staff will also be able to direct to ensuring that all of our programs and events All-Star Weekend, 18 NBA are-
inclusive communities nation- guests to quieter or less stimulat- nas, six NFL stadiums, five NHL
wide, in an effort to ensure pro- ing areas in facilities or at are inclusive and welcoming to all individuals arenas three MLB arenas, and
grams and events are sensory events. Prior to attending an who are interested in participating. countless zoos, science centers
inclusive and welcoming to all. event, families can download the and aquariums across the
This new initiative will provide free KultureCity App where one nation.
an accommodating environment can view what sensory features Canton Leisure Services has
for participants, enabling guests are available and where they Sensory sensitivities or chal- in Canton, with their loved ones been accredited since 2004 by
with sensory issues to have a can access them. The App also lenges with sensory regulation who have a sensory challenge the Commission for
positive experience when taking includes the Social Story, which are often experienced by indi- and who were not able to previ- Accreditation of Park and
part in a Canton Leisure will provide a preview of what to viduals with autism, dementia, ously attend, is truly a heart- Recreation Agencies (CAPRA),
Services program or event, offi- expect while enjoying a Canton PTSD and other similar condi- warming moment,” said Traci which recognizes park and
cials said. Leisure Services event. tions. One of the major barriers Johnson, KultureCity executive recreation agencies for excel-
To date, Canton Leisure “Canton Leisure Services is for these individuals is sensitivi- director. “Our communities are lence in operation and service.
Services is the first park and committed to ensuring that all of ty to overstimulation and noise, what shapes our lives and to Currently, there are 175 CAPRA
recreation agency in the U.S. to our programs and events are which is an enormous part of the know that Canton Leisure accredited agencies in the
receive Sensory Inclusive certifi- inclusive and welcoming to all environment in a high traffic Services is willing to go the extra United States. Canton Leisure
cation from KultureCity. This individuals who are interested area. With its new certification, mile to ensure that everyone, no Services was also recognized as
certification process included in participating,” said Greg Canton Leisure Services is now matter their ability, is included the 2008 winner of the National
staff training led by medical pro- Hohenberger, Canton Leisure better prepared to assist guests in their community is amazing.” Recreation and Parks
fessionals on how to recognize Services director. “By providing with sensory sensitivities in hav- KultureCity is a leading non- Association Gold Medal Award
individuals with sensory needs sensory inclusive resources to ing the most comfortable and profit recognized nationwide for for Excellence in Park and
and how to handle a sensory our guests, we hope that more accommodating experience pos- using resources to revolutionize Recreation Management.
overload situation. Sensory bags, individuals will take part in sible when visiting a Canton and effect change in the commu- For additional information
equipped with noise-canceling Canton community events and Leisure Services facility. nity for those with sensory about Canton Leisure Services
headphones, fidget tools, verbal not avoid them due to loud nois- “To know that you soon will needs; not just those with Sensory Inclusive Certification,
cue cards, and weighted lap es and possibly over-stimulating be able to see families attend a Autism. In the past year alone, visit www.cantonfun.org or call
pads will now be available for all environments.” family-friendly community event KultureCity has created several (734) 394-5360.
Flags lowered to honor deceased Canton soldier

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ” when a large tree fell during
ordered the U.S. and Michigan Sullivan, 34, grew up in Canton Township severe weather. Two other sol-
flags to be displayed half-staff diers were also injured when the
throughout the state of Michigan and attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School in tree struck a parked Humvee
last Monday to honor the service Plymouth and graduated from near them.
of fallen soldier Chief Warrant Sullivan is survived by his par-
Officer 2 Kevin Sullivan and Detroit Catholic Central High School. ents, a sister, and his fiancée,
coincide with his military funer- Holly Martin and her daughters,
al. Zina and Layla.
Sullivan, 34, grew up in degree in history and geography. 2006 through 2008, and in “Kevin Sullivan dedicated his
Canton and attended Our Lady of After high school, he enlisted Kuwait, with Operation life to service to this nation, and
Good Counsel School in in the Army in June of 2003 and Enduring Freedom from 2016 for that we are truly grateful,”
Plymouth and graduated from completed basic training at Fort through 2017. He continued in Whitmer said. “We owe him a
Detroit Catholic Central where Jackson in Columbia, South the Army Reserves when not on tremendous debt of gratitude
he played on two state champion Carolina. He served two tours of active duty. that we will work hard to repay
football teams. He graduated duty in the Middle East, at Chief Warrant Officer Sullivan every day. Our thoughts and
from Eastern Michigan Baghdad's Camp Liberty, with was killed during a training exer- prayers are with his family dur-
University with a bachelor's Operation Iraqi Freedom from cise at Fort Pickett in Virginia ing this difficult time.” Kevin Sullivan

Charges discuss the details of this particular student LEGAL NOTICE

situation further due to the Family
1954 PA 188 PROCEEDINGS
Educational Rights and Privacy Act NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
FROM PAGE 1 (“FERPA”). The school district did not
involve any criminal authorities in the situa- Charter Township of Plymouth
ed,” she concluded. tion, and the district is unable to comment Wayne County, Michigan
Plymouth Canton Community Schools on how or when any criminal authority
also issued a formal statement regarding the involvement occurred or when any further TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF
incident. hearings may take place,” the statement PLYMOUTH, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
“Eriksson Elementary School handles all read.
situations and conflicts according to the Canton police officials confirmed that PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the
Student Code of Conduct. The school district they began an investigation into the matter Township signed by the record owners of land whose front footage constitutes more than 50% of the
was aware a situation occurred between two in May and had interviewed family mem- total front footage of the hereinafter described Special Assessment District, the Township Board of
students in April, 2019. The situation was bers of the classmates, school officials and the Charter Township of Plymouth proposes a road pavement reconstruction project in Plymouth
Notch Subdivision and to create a Special Assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by Special
handled by the school district in accordance witnesses. They said the findings were sub- Assessment against the properties benefited therein.
with the applicable district policies and the mitted to the prosecutor's office the same
Student Code of Conduct. We are not able to month. Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the Board of Trustees of the Charter
Township of Plymouth has tentatively declared its intention to make the hereinafter described
improvement:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID The proposed improvement to the existing two-lane concrete local roadway with
integral curb and gutter shall consist of full reconstruction, including, removal
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed and replacement of concrete pavement, aggregate base placement, underdrain
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 for the following:
installation, addition of storm sewer and catch basins where required within the
HVAC ROOF TOP UNIT REPLACEMENT - SUMMIT ON THE PARK pavement, and miscellaneous driveway approach work and sidewalk ramp mod-
ification as necessary to facilitate the road reconstruction, or as required by
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact Mike Wayne County. The project commences at the east right-of-way line of
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 McClumpha Road and proceeds eastward on Litchfield Drive for approximate-
or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability ly 1,350 feet to a dead end. The project also proceeds north from Litchfield
in employment or the provision of services. Drive along Litchfield Court for approximately 185 feet to terminus.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
That it has further been tentatively determined that the following described lots and parcels of land
Publish 8/8/2019 CN1919 - 080819 2.5 x 4.72 will specially benefit from said improvements and will constitute a Special Assessment District
against which the cost of said improvement shall be assessed:
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON The district limit for frontage along Litchfield Drive and Litchfield Court con-
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS sists of Lots 1 through 30 of the Plymouth Notch Subdivision located in the
Northeast ¼ of Section 33, T.1S, R.8E, of Plymouth Township, Wayne County,
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Michigan.
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, Plymouth shall meet on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plymouth Township Hall,
or activities. 9955 N. Haggerty Rd, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for the purpose of reviewing said proposed
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac- Special Assessment District, and hearing objections to the improvement, creation of the Special
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Assessment District, and the assessment thereon. All persons may then and there appear and make
the ADA. any objections they may have to such improvement and assessment. Appearance and protest at the
hearing is required in order to appeal the amount, if any, of the special assessment to the state tax
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or agent thereof, may appear in person at the hearing, or may
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other file an appearance or protest by letter. All parties or agents appearing in person at the hearing for pur-
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. poses of protest should request the appearance be entered into the record of the meeting.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies
and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activi- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the estimate of cost and recommendations of the
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets engineer for said proposed Special Assessment District have been filed with the Township and are
are generally prohibited. available for public examination at the office of the Township Clerk. The estimate of cost of such
project is currently in the amount of $949,681, which may be updated at the public hearing based on
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par-
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human actual construction bids obtained for the proposed work, and further determinations of project costs.
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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that periodic redetermination of costs for the pro-
posed Special Assessment District may be necessary and may be made without further notice to the
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. record owners or parties in interest in the property.
___________________________
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Jerry Vorva, Clerk
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Charter Township of Plymouth
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
9955 North Haggerty Road
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- Plymouth, Michigan 48170
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- (734) 354-3224
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Publish: August 8, 2019
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