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A 9-year-old girl with juvenile diabetes and her motorcy-
cle-riding partners have set a fund-raising record.
Ally Frederick, daughter of longtime Romulus residents
Jerry and Suzanne Frederick, and a small group of bikers
raised more than $3,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation (JDRF) during an Aug. 17 motorcycle journey
known as theMidnight Ride.
BobMcCraight, Romulus building director, said Frederick
raised the money through donations by friends and local
businesses, contributions from Romulus city employees and
pledges.
McCraight was accompanied on the trip by former
Romulus resident Richard Hoth and Vaughn Noble, both of
Boyne City, Leopoldo Garcia of Romulus and Johnny
Campbell of Southgate.
When they reached their destination, they turned in an
envelope of checks.
“They said it was the biggest single donation in the 26-year
history of the ride,” McCraight said. “The organizers were in
tears.”
Frederick set a fund-raising goal of $2,000, which was sur-
passed.
“I want to send a huge thank you to everyone who con-
tributed, donated and was part of it,” said her mother,
Suzanne Frederick. “Thank you to JDRF for all of their
research information. And thanks to Bob McCraight and the
city of Romulus and all of the riderswho participated. We are
so grateful.”
Frederick said she is putting together a team to raise
funds and participate in a JDRF fund-raising walk in
September 2013 at theGMProvingGrounds inMilford.
“Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes
the immune system to attack the insulin-producing cells in
the pancreas and kill them,” Frederick said. “At this time,
there is no known reason for the body to do this - no known
way to prevent it, predict it or cure it. Type 1 diabetes is not
related to how much sugar a person eats or from not getting
enoughexercise. It is a truemystery.”
Ally Frederick was diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile dia-
betes last November. She spent time in the hospital and is
required to be tested and followa daily regiment.
“Type 1 diabetes is considered a chronic condition that
has to be dealt with 24/7/365,” her mother said. “There is no
day off or skippedmeals or insulin injections ever for the rest
of Ally's life. Something as simple as a quick bike ride or trip
to a corner store has to be planned so Ally has her meter and
emergency travel kit in case of a lowblood sugar incident.”
The Midnight Ride is hosted by the Gold Wing Road
Riders Association Chapter G and supporting chapters. The
group started the ride in 1986, deciding it was too hot to ride
during the day, preferring to depart at midnight. The first
year, there were 17 bikes at the beginning of the ride and 57
by the time they reached the bridge. The next year, it grew to
250 participants.
Last year, thousands of riders raised $21,913 for the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation through sponsor-
ships and the sale of Midnight Ride souvenirs. Since its
inception, the ride has raised more than $350,000 for Type 1
diabetes research.
The JDRF is the leading global organization focused on
diabetes research. The goal of the research is to improve the
lives of every person affected by Type 1 diabetes by accelerat-
ing progress on the most promising opportunities for curing,
better treating andpreventing the ailment.
Members of the Romulus Rotary Club say
there will be more participants in the 2012
Parade of Lights than last year, but there is
always roomformore.
The 14th annual Parade of Lights is sched-
uled for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The goal is to
capitalize on the nighttime aspect of the
parade by lighting up the entries. In fact, all
entriesmust have lights.
Parade participants assemble in the
Romulus CityHall parking lot at 11111Wayne
Road, starting at 6:30 p.m. They will parade
west and then southwest on Goddard Road to
Five Points. At the end of the parade, partici-
pants will enjoy refreshments at Progressive
Club Hall, compliments of the Romulus
PoliceDepartment
Parade watchers line the street to enjoy
the show. The Rotary Club will have one of a
number of floats in the parade. Participants
are expected to include the Romulus High
School marching band, a city fire truck,
RonaldMcDonald and some surprises.
“This is nothing but pure fun,” said Judge
Brian Oakley, parade chairman for the
Rotary Club. “I don't think there is anything
in Romulus that brings out as many people.
It's just a feel-good event.”
Oakley was on the original committee that
founded the parade along with the Osborne,
Traskos and Bokon families. The group of
friends came up with the idea after seeing a
nighttime Christmas parade with lights in
Ida.
The key to a successful - and safe - Parade
of Lights is lots of lights. Oakley said that
every motor vehicle, trailer, golf cart, bicycle,
dog, horse and other participant must be well
lit - without exception. Lighted entries make
it more enjoyable andmake it a safer event. A
simple glow-stick does not count as well lit,
he said.
“When the lights are out in the downtown
area, the entries really wow you,” Oakley
said. “This is just a great community event.
It's an absolute hoot. We're tickled to death to
be part of it.”
The Parade of Lights is considered the
kickoff of the three-day Romulus Downtown
Development Authority Pumpkin Festival,
which is scheduled for Sept. 14-16. Festival
attendees can visit theRotary Club booth and
vote for their favorite entries in four cate-
gories: school, non-motorized, motorized and
commercial. Thewinners receive a trophy.
To participate in the Parade of Lights, visit
the website www.romulusrotaryclub.com,
print and complete an application form and
send it to Romulus Rotary Parade of Lights,
P.O. Box 74485, Romulus, MI 48174. Or request
an application by calling (734) 276-1455 or
sending an email towkren@msn.com.
Organizers ask all participants to read the
rules for parade participation.
For example: parade entries are forbid-
den to hand out anything during the parade,
including candy, balloons, pamphlets and
fliers, among others.
There is no entry fee. Parade entries are
asked to include the number of people partic-
ipating in each entry. The deadline for appli-
cations is Sept. 14.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CHARTER
TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Public Act 33 of 2008 of the State of Michigan, (Michigan Planning Enabling Act) that the
Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 24, 2012 in the
First
Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
The draft plan is available for review on the Township’s website at www.canton-mi.org. Any questions regarding the proposed planning
document can be made by contacting Jeffrey Goulet, Community Planner, in the Planning Services Division at 734-394-5170.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building, 1150
Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, September 20, 2012 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Greg Greene, Chairman
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Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings-August 28, 2012
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 1150 Canton Center
S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor LaJoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
Members Present: Anthony, Bennett, Demopoulos, LaJoy, McLaughlin, Taj, Williams Staff Present: Director Bilbrey-Honsowetz,
Director Trumbull, Director Faas, Director Nemecek, Kristin Kolb
Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Demopoulos supported by Williams
to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Bennett, supported by Taj to approve
the Board Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Bills
Motion by McLaughlin, supported by
Williams to approve payment of the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION: Item 1. RESOLUTION IN
RECOGNITION OF RANDY BLAYLOCK. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the resolution
in recognition of Randy Blaylock. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Item 1. AMENDMENTS TO THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN. (SUPERVISOR)
Motion by
Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to adopt the Amendments to the Charter Township of Canton Retirement Plan as required by the
Pension Protection Act, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008, and the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act
of 2008, and I hereby authorize Gwyn Belcher, as the appointed trustee of the Plan, to sign the Amendments. Motion carried unani-
mously.
GENERAL CALENDAR: Item 1. CONSIDER AWARD OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO RESCUE AMBU-
LANCES FROM RSVP, INC. (MSD)
Motion by Bennett, supported by McLaughlin to award the bid for the purchase of two (2) res-
cue ambulances to RSVP, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $416,414 (#206-336-50.970_0040 Capital Outlay Vehicles). Motion carried
unanimously.
OTHER:
Clerk Bennett reminded everyone that the Township will be closed on Friday, August 31, 2012 for a Furlough
Day and Monday, September 3, 2012 for Labor Day. Treasurer McLaughlin stated Wednesday, September 5, 2012 is the Special
Election. Supervisor LaJoy stated garbage pick-up will be delayed next week one day due to the Holiday. The Study Session schedule
for next week, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 has been cancelled. The next Board meeting will be September 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Administration Building, First Floor, Board Room, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan.
ADJOURN:
Motion by Bennett, sup-
ported by Williams to adjourn at 7:08 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. – Philip LaJoy, Supervisor – Terry G. Bennett, Clerk –
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Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
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PUBLIC HEARING
CDBGADVISORY COUNCIL
On September 18, at 3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room "D" in the lower level of the Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, Michigan, the Canton Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on the FY
2011 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ("CAPER"). Written comments or requests for information should be direct-
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Midnight Ride
Cyclists, 9-year-old set new fundraising record
Rotary Parade of Lights still accepting entry applications
Al ly Frederick and Romulus Bui lding Director Bob
McCraight collected donations for the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Fund during the recent Midnight Ride fundraiser.