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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Finance coordinator retires from her ‘dream job’

Northville Township Finance ” She joined Northville
Coordinator Barbara Blanchard Township after the birth of her
spent a quarter of a century at I always felt every day when I pulled children, Jack, 31 and Shawna,
her dream job before retiring in 22. She also helped raise her
June. into that parking lot, 'I can't believe I work here'. stepson, Spencer, 25.
Working in an office was her “I remember telling (my first
goal since her father, an insur- township boss) that I feel like I've
ance agent, occasionally took her been training my whole life for
to work with him, where she said, As finance coordinator, she “I am most proud of the level this job,” she said. “All the things
she would pretend to be his col- oversaw the tax preparation, col- of customer service that the that I had learned along the way
league. “I never thought about lections and distributions of finance department team was in the prior years helped me and
being a firefighter or nurse or funds and accounts balancing committed to each day to each benefited me to do my job at the
anything,” Blanchard said. “For with Wayne County. She worked resident,” she said. township.”
me, I knew I was going to work in closely with the assessor to Blanchard began her career Blanchard plans to slow down
an office.” ensure assessments and taxes in 10th grade, when she held a in retirement. She said she's
Blanchard did just that for 25 were in balance at all times. She co-op job at First National Bank been trying out new recipes on
years, the last 16 years with also supervised the financial of Plymouth. She continued her husband, Paul and practicing
Northville Township. She retired services department where she there while working on her asso- yoga and meditation, journaling
June 5 for health reasons. began her career as a clerk. ciate degree in marketing and and visiting her family, including
“I always felt every day when I While she also assisted in the management at Schoolcraft two granddaughters, Scarlett, 7,
pulled into that parking lot, 'I building department, her job per- College. She worked her way up and Alice Kate, 6. Barbara Blanchard
can't believe I work here','” formance was rewarded with at the bank from filing checks, to “We wish Barb all the best in
Blanchard said of her time at regular promotions. She said her working as a teller, then in the her retirement,” said Finance & sunny disposition were such an
Northville Township Hall. “You work in finance provided her Consumer Loan Department and Budget Director Wendy Hillman. asset for our community. We
know, like what a great place to with insights into all the other finally the Commercial Loan “Her deep knowledge of the thank her so much for her dedi-
come work every day.” township departments. Department. township combined with her cated service.”
Recreation Master Plan online survey is now under way

Members of the Northville plete. new or expanded recreation Not only does this 5-Year The opinion survey is the
Parks and Recreation staff are Because Northville Parks activities should be offered? Master Plan provide a roadmap first step in learning what the
looking to the future. and Recreation is a shared serv- This survey and the 5-Year for growth, but it provides community needs and desires
The department has ice between Northville Master Plan are the first proj- opportunities for grants through for its park system.
launched a brief online survey Township and the City of ects for new Northville Parks the Michigan Department of “Northville Parks &
to collect preferences on recre- Northville and used by region and Recreation Director Derek Natural Resources (MDNR) to Recreation's offerings have
ational preferences in the com- visitors, the survey includes O. Smith, who stepped into support the vision. The Master always been top notch,” said
munity, utilizing the recreation questions tailored to the munici- office July 3. Plan must be approved by Northville Township Supervisor
programs and area parks. The pality in which the participant “This is a great opportunity MDNR and updated every five Mark J. Abbo.
answers will drive the new 5- resides. Those who are from for me to learn about what's years, officials added. “This survey and the 5-Year
Year Parks Master Plan, which Northville Township, for important to residents directly “Northville Parks and Parks Master Plan are an impor-
shapes future projects and oper- instance, will have questions from them and from our nearby Recreation will use it to invento- tant check-in with our residents
ations, officials said. that touch on Legacy Park, the neighbors,” Smith said. “It's also ry existing facilities and to make sure we are growing,
To access the survey, partici- 332-acre green space formerly an important tool to ensure our resources, identify community improving and enhancing the
pants should visit www.survey- home to the Northville Regional community's happiness with our recreation and open space quality of life for those who are
monkey.com/r/NorthvillePR. It Psychiatric Hospital. One con- parks and recreation system needs to create a plan of fortunate to call this region
will take 5 to 10 minutes to com- sistent query throughout: What long term.” action,” Smith said. home.”

Maybury Country Fair Saturday

The Maybury Farm Annual County Weavers & Quilters, blacksmith demon-
Fair is set for 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. this stration, food trucks (Kona Ice, & Pizza
Saturday. Pazza), plus a hot dog BBQ and freshly
The event is a fundraiser to help feed made cotton candy made on the farm fair-
and care for the animals at the Northville grounds. All activities except food items
working farm. Music will be provided by and wagon rides are included in the price
The Whiskey Charmers and there will be of admission.
carnival/fair games, craft toys making, a The farm is located at 50165 Eight Mile
coloring contest, two face painters from Road in Northville. For more information,
Face Flair, a baking competition (registra- visit www.mayburyfarm.org. or call (248)
tion required), local crafters, Mill Race 374-0200.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 2023 for the following:
MERAKI SWITCHES - PHASE 1
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 2023 for the following:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ASSISTANCE SERVICES
FOR THE US-12/ MICHIGAN AVE NETWORK (M.A.I.N)
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@cantonmi.gov. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear-
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
Publish 8/10/2023 CN2497 - 081023 2.5 x 2.144

INVITATION TO BID
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
MARTINSVILLE CEMETERY
43057 Willis Ct, Belleville, MI 48111
TREE REMOVAL/CLEARING
The Township of Sumpter is accepting sealed bids for the
Martinsville Cemetery Tree clearing
in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan
Sumpter Township will only accept and entertain sealed bids submitted on or before;
Thursday, August 31st, 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:
Thursday, August 31st, 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 are: clearing trees and bushes 20' deep x 402' south
side of the cemetery and 3' deep x 252' on the east side of the cemetery. MUST VISIT SITE.
Please call Sumpter Township, Clerk's Office at (734) 461-6201 if you require additional information.
Esther Hurst, Clerk
Published: The Eagle - August 10th, 2023
Posted:: (Township Bulletin Boards, Township WebSite) August 3, 2023 ST0162 - 08 10 23 2.5 x 4.663