to work, what to keep, what to change. It's
howwemaintain the traditions and integrity
of the event while keeping it fresh and fun
fromyear to year,” explainedLinville.
“New this year will be the 20 internation-
al Rotary exchange students who will be
joining us from all over the world for their
first time at the event. Each student will
spend the coming school year with a Rotary
sponsor family from our district, and is sure
to bring his or her own distinctive flavor to
this quintessentially All-American bar-
beque,” she said.
What hasn't changed is the ever-popular
menu: a barbequed half chicken, sweet
native corn on the cob, chips, cookie and
cold beverage, all boxed up to take home or
enjoy at one of the long, family-style tables in
Kellogg Park. In addition, boxed dinners can
be picked up at a special drive-through win-
dow set up at West Middle School, at the cor-
ner of SheldonRoad andAnnArbor Trail.
Another thing that has never varied over
the years is the amount of time, energy and
good, old-fashioned elbow grease that
Rotary Club members put into the event,
Linville said. From Saturday evening until
Sunday morning at 11 sharp, when the bar-
beque pits open for business, the steady hum
of activity pervades the Gathering at Kellogg
Park-older, more experienced Rotarians
helping and instructing the newer members,
and everyone enthusiastically pitching in.
The goal of the club members this year is
to sell 10,500 barbecued chicken dinners but
the larger goal is tomake a lasting difference
in the lives of as many people as possible,
Linville said.
This year, as always, dinners will be sold
from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until sold out.
Dinners are $10 if purchased in advance
from a Rotary Club member or $12 on
Sunday at TheGathering.
Job seekers considering a new career or
students debating what to study have some-
thing to smile about. Despite the country's
economic woes, the dental assistant job mar-
ket has remained strong. And dental assist-
ing is an ideal career choice for many peo-
ple-they can often train for the profession in
less than a year, earn a well-regarded salary,
and find employment innearly any city.
As vital members of a dentist's office, their
responsibilities vary from administrative to
clinical tasks. Dutiesmay include: taking and
recording medical and dental histories,
preparing patients for their exam, sterilizing
and disinfecting instrument trays, preparing
materials, taking and processing diagnostic
X-rays, assisting the dentist during proce-
dures, recording treatment information in
patient records, providing postoperative
instructions prescribed by the dentist,
instructing patients in oral hygiene, ordering
supplies and maintaining inventory, making
preliminary impressions for study casts, and
processing insurance forms.
According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, employment for dental assistants is
expected to grow 36 percent from 2008 to
2018, which is much faster than the average
for all occupations. Better retention of natu-
ral teeth by middle-aged and older people,
population growth, and an improved focus
on preventive dental care for young people
will increase the demand for dental services.
Older dentists, who have been less likely to
employ assistants or have employed fewer,
are leaving the occupation and will be
replaced by recent graduates, who are more
likely to use one or more assistants. In addi-
tion, as dentists' workloads increase, they are
expected to hire more assistants to perform
routine tasks, so that they may devote their
own time tomore complex procedures.
Many dental assistants report their
careers as very satisfying due to the responsi-
bilities dentists and patients place on them
to help run the office efficiently. In addition,
assistants directly impact patients' peace of
mind by keeping them at ease and informed
before, during, and after exams and proce-
dures.
If you work well with others and have
good manual dexterity, you might want to
consider this rewarding occupation. Some
assistants learn on the job but many dentists
prefer to hire job candidates that have com-
pleted a dental assistant program which
requires students to perform professional
externships in order to graduate.
Sharon Treumuth is executive vice presi-
dent of operations at Ross Medical
Education.
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FROM PAGE 1
MINUTES OF REGULAR ROMULUS CITY COUNCILMEETING
AUGUST 1, 2011
Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem LeRoy D. Burcroff.
Present:
LeRoy Burcroff, William Crova, Celeste Roscoe, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb.
Excused:
John Barden, Linda Choate.
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Alan R. Lambert, Mayor
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
Stacy Paige, Treasurer
1.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to accept the agenda as amended.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
.11-228 2A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Webb to approve the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of the Romulus City Council held July 25, 2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
3A.
No action required by Council. (Lydia Gold, from the Senior Alliance, gave an update regard-
ing programs sponsored by Senior Alliance that accommodate Romulus citizens such as Meals on
Wheels).
11-229 4A.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Wadsworth to adopt a memorial resolution for the fam-
ily of Lessie Barden Favor.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
4.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to accept the chairperson's report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
-
Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-230 5A.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to concur with the recommendation of
Debra Hoffman, Finance Director, and introduce Budget Amendment 11/12-1 to purchase a new K-
9 vehicle and cover the cost for the changeover.
FUND/DEPT.
CURRENT
AMENDED
ACCOUNT NO.
ACCOUNT NAME
BUDGET AMENDMENT BUDGET
STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND
Expense
268-3720-738.80-10 State Narcotics Capital Outlay 32,760 50,000 82,760
Fund Balance
268-0000-390.00-00 State Narcotics Fund Balance 903,108 (50,000) 853,108
To purchase a new K-9 vehicle and cover the cost for the changeover.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-231 6A1.
Moved by Roscoe, seconded by Wadsworth to approve second reading and final adop-
tion of Budget Amendment 10/11-29, General Fund - introduced at the Council meeting of July 25,
2011.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11-232 6A2.
Moved by Crova, seconded by Roscoe to schedule a study session with DPW director,
Thomas Wilson, to discuss the Honeywell Heating and Cooling contract on Monday, August 8,
2011 at 7:00 p.m. in Romulus City Hall Council Chambers.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff,
Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
11.
Moved by Wadsworth, seconded by Roscoe to adjourn the regular meeting of the Romulus City
Council.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes
- Burcroff, Crova, Roscoe, Wadsworth, Webb.
Nays
- None
Motion Carried Unanimously.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to
be a true copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on August 1,
2011.
Publish: August 18, 2011
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
6924 BRANDT ROAD
REEFER PETERBILT
Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008 (amended Public Act 110 of 2006, The City
and Village Zoning Act), notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a pub-
lic hearing at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011
for the purpose of consider-
ing a variance request. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider an amendment to
BZA-2011-003,which was a variance to allow parts warehousing, parts distribution, and
truck and trailer sales and service in a M1, Light Industrial District. An amendment to the
use variance is requested to allow for a building addition and pavement improvement.
The subject property is located at 6924 Brandt Road. DP# 82-80-007-02-0007-000 & 82-
80-007-02-0008-000. Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall dur-
ing regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to com-
ment on said request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday,
September 7, 2011 and should be addressed to Tim Keyes, Director, Economic
Development Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 18, 2011
CITY OF ROMULUS
INVITATION TO BID
(1) The City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the
above item/items.
(2) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit bids
must use the forms provided
by the City.
Bid forms and specifications may be obtained by visiting the City's web site,
wwwRomulusgov.com to access the MITN system.
(3) Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and returned to the City Clerk's Office
no later than 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2011. At approximately 2:15, local time
all timely received bids are to be publicly opened and read.
BID ENVELOPES MUST BE ADDRESSED:
CITY OF ROMULUS CLERK'S OFFICE
BID
11/12-02 - UNIVERSAL SENSORS FOR WATER LEAK DETECTION
11111 Wayne Road,
Romulus, Michigan 48174
(4) The City reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive technicali-
ties.
(5) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing
Agent, by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailing lconway@ci.romulus.mi.us
Publish: August 18, 2011
CITY OF ROMULUS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
10160 MIRIAM ROAD
Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008 (amended Public Act 110 of 2006, The City
and Village Zoning Act), notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a pub-
lic hearing at
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011
for the purpose of consider-
ing a variance request. The public hearing will be held at the Romulus City Hall Council
Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus MI 48174-1485.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has set the public hearing to consider a variance from the
City of Romulus Zoning Ordinance Section 3.07 (a) to allow a rear yard setback of 26.5
feet; a rear yard setback of 35 feet is required. The subject property is located at 10160
Miriam. DP# 82-80-067-02-0492-000. Copies of the application are available for review
at City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to com-
ment on said request. Written comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon, Wednesday,
September 7, 2011 and should be addressed to Tim Keyes, Director, Economic
Development Department, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
City of Romulus, Michigan
Publish: August 18, 2011
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
AUGUST 18, 2011
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
1150 CANTON CENTER S., CANTON, MI 48188 (734) 394-5225
On or about September 5, 2011 the Charter Township of Canton will submit a request to the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following projects: Housing Rehabilitation, for the purpose of repairing resi-
dential homes; Construction Contingency, for the purpose of repairing residential homes; ADA Improvements to Township Facilities,
for the purpose of meeting the needs and requirements of disabled residents.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental
Policy Act requirements-- An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is
on file at the Finance Department, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton MI 48188 where ERR can be examined. This document may be
examined or copied weekdays between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Finance Dept, 1150 Canton Center S.,
Canton MI 48188. All comments received by September 5, 2011 will be considered by Canton Township prior to authorizing submis-
sion of a request for release of funds.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Charter Township of Canton certifies to HUD that Philip J. LaJoy in his capacity as Township Supervisor consents to
accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review
process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA
and related laws and authorities, and allows Canton Township to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the Charter Township of Canton certification received by
September 20, 2011 or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one
of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Charter Township of Canton; (b) the
Charter Township of Canton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58;
(c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58
before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a writ-
ten finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted
in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD at McNamara Federal Building, 477
Michigan Avenue, Detroit MI 48226. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Philip J. LaJoy, Township Supervisor
Publish: August 18, 2011
EC081811-0439 2.5 x 4.96
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired
and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon two
weeks notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the
Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
David Medley, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
Published: August 18, 2011
EC081811-0438 2.5 x 1.557
Career that puts a smile on your face
Sharon Truemuth
Special Writer