ACantonTownshipwomanwas throw-
ing away a Powerball ticket, but asked a
store clerk to scan it first and found she'd
won $50,004.
Delaine Passucci, 47, matched the four
white balls and the Powerball - 02-18-41-
44-64 PB: 26 - in the July 25 drawing to
win the $50,000 prize. Passucci also won
an additional $4 on her ticket. She bought
her winning ticket at the Kroger store,
located at 9700 Chilson Commons Circle
inPinckney.
“I had a few tickets for that Powerball
drawing, and the self-scanner wouldn't
tell me if it was a winner,” said Passucci.
“I stuck the ticket back in my wallet and
decided I'd try to scan it again later. When
I did, the same thing happened so I
tucked it away again.
“A couple weeks later I was buying my
groceries at Kroger and I stopped at the
Lottery counter and scanned it again and
again the scanner wouldn't tell me if it
was a winner. I was just about to toss it in
the garbage, when I decided to have the
clerk scan it for me. When she told me I'd
have to go to the Lottery office to claim
my prize, I realized I'd won too much for
the self-scanner to give me a prize
amount!”
Passucci visited Lottery headquarters
recently to claim her prize. She plans to
share her winnings with her church and
then save the remainder.
“It's been a roller coaster since I
bought this ticket. I went from thinking I
had a bad ticket, to thinking I won some
money, to finding out I won some real
money,” Passucci said.
Powerball plays may be purchased for
$2 each at Lottery retailers across the
state and online at MichiganLottery.com.
A “Power Play” option that multiplies
non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times to a
maximum of $2 million may be added to
anyPowerball play for only $1.
The Powerball drawing takes place at
10:59 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday
and may be watched live online at:
Powerball
tickets are sold in 44 states, Washington
D.C., U.S. Virgin Islands, andPuertoRico.
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Meet the champ
Northville student wins medal in international geography competition
Canton resident surprised by lottery ticket
If you ask Northville High School fresh-
man Ved Muthusamy where a certain city
is in theworld, chances arehe'll know.
As a Hillside Middle School eighth-
grader, Muthusamy, 14, competed in the
International Geography Bee in July in
Berlin, Germany, garnering a Bronze
medal.
“I have to say I was very nervous,” said
the son of Muthu Sivanantha and Viji
Velayutham of Northville. “In the end, it
was really fun. My hardwork paid off.”
His family, which includes a 12-year-old
sister at Hillside, Nila Muthusamy, helped
him study and Muthusamy also used the
GeoBee City online learning community of
U.S. students.
“In Berlin, there were people from all
over the world,” including Ghana,
Argentina and Poland, he said. He'd
accompanied his dad to National competi-
tion in June too, which took place in
Atlanta, Georgia.
“I check out multiple books from the
library,” mostly the Northville Public
Library but also the Novi Library, he said.
The family has a globe and atlas at home
and all helpedby quizzing the teen.
Muthusamy especially appreciates
Hillside history teacher Jim Lee and
Hillside principal William Jones' help. The
teen is to be lauded at a Northville Public
SchoolsBoard of Educationmeeting.
“Of course, high school is the first prior-
ity. I think I plan to do this (compete) as
well,” he said. In Berlin, competition was
for Middle (grades four-eight), Junior
Varsity (grades nine-10), and Varsity
(grades 11-12).
In Berlin, he and his dad did some
sightseeing too, learning about the Berlin
Wall, the rise of Communism, and the
Imperial period of kings and queens. They
sawmany historic buildings.
“As a family, we love to travel,” the teen
said, noting treks to Iceland and Japan. “I
learned much more about those places by
going there.”
While in Germany, he met some
Oakland County competitors in the Junior
Varsity division.
Dad Muthu Sivanantha said, “It was
fabulous, I would say. We've seen him go
through a lot of hard work. He persevered.
He just took it upon himself. He's very pas-
sionate about theworld.”
Added Sivanantha, “We were really
happy to see that come to fruition. He put
in a lot of preparation andhardwork.” The
teen's father said family “time and space to
prepare” is themain thing.
“Oh, yes, we are extremely proud,” he
said. His son has also done the Science
Olympiad. “We are really happy and really
proud.”
Mom Viji Velayutham shares that pride
of her son's achievement. “We are original-
ly from India. The kids are used to interna-
tional trips,” including to India every other
year, she said.
“He has been very passionate about
geography for the last two to three years.
Through his hard work, he persevered,”
she added of her son, the school champion
in seventhand eighth grades aswell.
“It is good to be home,” the teen agreed,
adding competition gets more challenging
at the advanced age levels.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
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
of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
or activities.
Employment:
The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
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
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
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-
ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
are generally prohibited.
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
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.
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.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu-
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – August 21, 2018
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 21, 2018
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams
Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Meier, Deputy Director-Police Baugh, Deputy Director-Fire Stoecklein, Deputy
Police Chief Wilsher,
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Foster to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Public Safety Department Strategic Plan
Director Meier presented a
PowerPoint to the board covering the Five Year Strategic Plan 2019 – 2023. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation may be
obtained by contacting the Secretary to the Clerk of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI
48188, during regular business hours at 734-394-5120. Director Meier thanked his staff and all the PSD employees for their assis-
tance in preparing this plan. The entire plan was done in-house. This plan incorporates both internal and external stake holders.
These external stake holders included representation of the township businesses and the Plymouth-Canton Public Schools – 15
of which are within the townships jurisdiction gave input as to their needs with regard to Public Safety. Internal stake holders
gave input regarding the needs and wants of the department. Public Safety will return to the board in November for their approval
of this Strategic Plan. Goals were set in 3 categories: Police Department Goals Fire Department Goals Public Safety Goals – cov-
ering the entire organization.
Police Department:
Staffing: recommendations range from 1 per 1,000 to 2.4 per 1,000. Deputy
Director Baugh covered Part One Crime Larceny and Retail Fraud compile a large portion of the crimes in Canton. These types
of crimes take a large amount of hours and manpower to investigate and prosecute. Deputy Chief Wilsher explained how this
effects response time in a negative way. He also covered how the department has reallocated resources in an attempt to reduce
response time. Wilsher covered the various tasks of the Dispatchers. Canton is also very involved with domestic violence vic-
tims and the First Step Program to aid/rehabilitate these victims. Recommendations for Staffing: Add 4 Police Officers in 2019
Add one Command Officer in the future Establish Part-Time Public Safety Aid (PSA) position in 2019 Director Meier covered
the projected financial impact on the township from 2019 – 2023 Deputy Director Baugh covered technological improvements
and enhancements in investigation and how advancements in technology can aid in reducing costs to the department. With the
technology comes the problem of how to accommodate all the equipment necessary in the Dispatch area. Real-time video access
is something they are looking into. They are consulting with architects for the optimal usage of space and equipment usage for
the best use of their dispatch center space.
Fire Department:
Deputy Director-Fire Stoecklein covered the Fire Department por-
tion of this presentation. Staffing analysis based on NFPA 1710 and community growth/demand. The minimum daily staffing of
firefighters is 16 dropping down to 15 after 8 p.m. The NFPA recommends an average of 1.43 Firefighters per 1000. The town-
ship suppression staff is currently at 63, if you include administrative and support staff it is 68. They are proposing bringing that
number up to 74. 139 would be at the 1.43 per 1000. There is still the problem of acquiring and keeping qualified individuals.
They are projecting approximately 8103 runs in 2018. Canton also participates in Mutual Aid where we assist neighboring com-
munities. Canton’s firefighters are also trained paramedics so they are able to man ambulances if the need arises. With the
increase in calls requiring medical assistance, the goal is to increase staffing to keep the response times down. They are looking
at changes in the way the department is staffed utilizing non-traditional shifts. Canton was awarded a SAFER Grant which will
help reduce the costs of the 6 additional firefighters for the first three years. Assisted Living facilities are increasing in Canton
and PSD is aware this type of facility increases the number of requests for service on the department. They are involved in the
Community Paramedic Program by following up on residents that have been transported to local hospitals to possibly reduce the
number of recurring runs to a hospital for the same resident. Technology is also assisting in decreasing the response time based
on GIS services rather than utilizing traditional maps. The Fire Stations are also in need of some updates and repairs. AED’s are
also coming up on the end of their useful life. Fleet needs are being evaluated based on the addition of Fire Station #4. Grants
are always being investigated and utilized in replacing the very expensive Fire Fighting equipment. Station #2 will be rebuilt,
and Fire Station #4, potentially located on the south-eastern portion of Canton along Michigan Avenue, is the goal for the future
for the best coverage of Canton Township. Work Place Environment: Address Mental, Physical Health, &Wellness of Employees
Evaluate Current Programs Evaluate Future Needs PSD Peer Support Group to assist the employees in coping with critical inci-
dents Diversity in the Workplace Diversify Workforce Through Training Enhance Outreach Efforts in Community Emergency
Management: Enhance School Safety & Security Reactivate Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Conduct
Emergency Operation Center Assessment Director Meier explained Public Safety will be presenting this to the Board for
approval at a Regular Board Meeting in November.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
OTHER:
None
ADJOURN:
Motion by Siegrist, supported by Sneideman to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
_____Michael A.
Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
after Board Approval.
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 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
General Calendar:
1. Applicant Robert Bell for property located at 4620 Hannan Road, on the west side of Hannan between Van Born and
Michigan Avenue, Zoning GI, appealing Section 78-131, Height of Wall in an Industrial District. Parcel ID 71-141-99-
0026-000 (Building)
2. Applicant Bazo Construction, Project Representative Haidar Badreddine for property located at 8773 Haggerty, on the
west side of Haggerty between Joy Road and Koppernick, Zoning C-3, appealing Section 6A.15 Signs Permitted in all
Commercial and Industrial Districts Canopy Signs; Section 6A.19 (1) (2), Gasoline Service Station Signs. Parcel ID
71-002-99- 0002-707 (Building)
3. Applicant Jeff Ranken, Project Representative for property located at 45555 Michigan Avenue, on the south side of
Michigan between Belleville and Research Drive, Zoning C-3, appealing Section 6A.17 Wall Sign Area Scale. Parcel ID
132-99-0003-701. (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
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE
PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED
TO SUPPORT THE 2019 PROPOSED BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton will be holding a public hearing regarding the
property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the 2019
proposed budget
on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor Board Meeting Room at the
Township Administration Building located at 1150 Canton Center Rd., S., Canton, MI.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be offered an opportunity at said hearing to voice any comments they
may have regarding this request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Township Clerk's Office at 1150 South Canton
Center Road, Canton MI 48188 prior to the hearing date.
Michael A. Siegrist,
Canton Clerk
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Julie Brown
Staff Writer
Ved Muthusamy
legitimate retailers will see a reduction
in thefts, therefore averting consumers
from paying inflated retail prices to
makeup for the losses.”
Three of those arrested were
arraigned in 19th District Court in
Dearborn last week on charges filed by
the office of Wayne County Prosecutor
KymWorthy. The first man to be charged
was Mohammad. He is being charged
with one count of a continuing criminal
enterprise, a 20-year felony; 10 counts of
receiving and concealing stolen property
valued from $1,000 - $20,000, a 5-year
felony; 17 counts of organized retail
crime, a 5-year felony and two counts of
receiving and concealing stolen property
valued at from $200 - $1,000, a one-year
misdemeanor.
Also chargedwas VictoriaHenderson,
33 of Detroit. She has been charged with
one count of continuing criminal enter-
prise; 15 counts of receiving and con-
cealing stolen property valued at from
$1,000 - $20,000; 17 counts of organized
retail crime and two counts of receiving
and concealing stolen property valued
from$200 - $1,000.
A third suspect, Deon Davey, 19 of
Detroit, is charged with 10 counts of
receiving and concealing stolen property
valued from $1,000 - $20,000 and 10
counts of organized retail crime.
Thefts
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