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Romulus firefighters planning special 911 memorial

The Romulus Fire made,” said Kevin Krause, direc- severe weather, rescues, haz-
Department will host a special tor of Fire Services and ” ardous material and other dan-
ceremony from 5 until 7 p.m. Emergency Management for Twenty years later, we remember these heroes gerous situations, Krause said.
tomorrow to pay tribute to the Romulus Fire Department. “The While many communities across
brave men and women who lost bravery of every firefighter by commemorating the tragic events of that day the state are struggling to cover
their lives during the attacks on called to duty that day is an and honoring the sacrifices they made. shifts and experiencing short-
9/11 and to honor local firefight- admirable quality found right ages compounded by the pan-
ers and EMS workers. here in the City of Romulus. demic, active fire and EMS staff
The Firefighter Appreciation Being a first responder is a life- are stepping in to provide critical
Ceremony will take place at the long duty of helping others in welcome three new additions to honored and presented with support, he added.
Romulus Athletic Center. need and we are thankful every the department. New Romulus awards for the Romulus Fire The ceremony will take place
“One of the most devastating day for the men and women in firefighters, Andrew Charles Department Hometown Heroes. in the Cirrus Banquet Room at
attacks in American history our community who have dedi- Mills, Shane Matthew Reinig and Firefighters with the City of Romulus Athletic Center, located
occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. cated their lives to service.” Joel Ryan Albright, will be Romulus Fire Department are at 35765 Northline Road,
Twenty years later, we remember The Appreciation Ceremony sworn-in by City of Romulus trained and certified by the State Romulus. For more information,
these heroes by commemorating will recognize the promotions of Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg. Other of Michigan. They are on duty contact Bryan O'Connor with the
the tragic events of that day and Lt. Michael Paul Fyfe and Lt. extraordinary team members around the clock for emergen- Romulus Fire Department at
honoring the sacrifices they David Joseph Ehlert, as well as within the department will be cies involving fire, extrication, (734) 941-8585.
Sumpter blight control program proves successful

A new program of blight con- February, several of the town- He said he would not be pro- “It's not my baby, but I am
trol in Sumpter Township ship departments formed a viding names and addresses of very proud of it. The members
resulted in a pleasant surprise new committee to “get rid of individual properties in an of the committee should be
for Director of Public Safety some hurdles we were facing effort to protect the privacy of commended,” he said.
Eric Luke. with blight enforcement.” He individuals but would notify the He said that the reaction
Luke told members of the said that with several depart- board of the status of enforce- from those being cautioned or
Township Board of Trustees ments in the township cooper- ment at various sites. cited regarding blighted build-
during a meeting last month ating and providing input, the “Those involved understand ings needing repairs has also
that the level of cooperation enforcement process was much we have a common goal, to been almost completely posi-
with the program was excep- more effective and stream- clean up the township,” he said. tive.
tional. lined. “It took us coming together, “In one case, we had the
“This has been very success- Luke told the board mem- bringing people in from all the building come down the next
ful,” he told the trustees. “I was bers that he would be providing departments, and having every- day,” he said.
surprised. We are getting a a complete report of the status body involved and accountable “This is a daunting task but
good reaction and feedback of blight enforcement actions at for their portion of the enforce- we are chipping away at it and
from those who need to make the first board meeting of the ment,” he said. “If things do not as it continues, there will be
changes to structures in the month but that he wanted to get done, people are called out fewer and fewer blighted sites
township.” introduce the new procedures by the other members of the and more and more coopera-
Luke explained that in before that procedure started. committee.” tion,” he said. Eric Luke

Annual Romulus Pumpkin Festival set for Sept. 17, 18 and 19

Another step out of the shad- The street festival offers powered), Classic Cars, Live
ow of the COVID pandemic is music, food, crafts, and games for ” Music and Schools. The parade
planned in Romulus with the all ages, explained Merrie Dryor, Our downtown Festival is a celebration line up will begin on Goddard
23rd Annual Pumpkin Festival director of activities and TIFA for Road, west of Wayne Road this
set for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 this the Romulus Downtown of friends and family; a harvest celebration year and the parade will begin a
year. Development Authority. The that generates an enthusiastic spirit. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. For an
The festival is a three-day Pumpkin Festival also includes a application and a complete set of
event that traditionally begins the Classic Car Show, Craft and rules, visit
third Friday in September with Vendor Show and live music, facebook.com/Romulus Rotary.
the Rotary Club Parade of Lights, along with other events, games Volunteers are needed, vendor
where everything is aglow, from and activities. In addition, there Facebook page the week of Sept. nity,” Dryor said. applications are being accepted,
bicycles to cement trucks. are advance contests for Pie 13. Digital photo entries can be The festival will take place at and donations are being accept-
Thousands of people line Baking and Canning. Entries in submitted to the Facebook page the Romulus Historical Park ed to ensure the event will be a
Goddard Road to view the the digital photo contests are due @DowntownRomulus or emailed located at 11147 Hunt St. and in success this year. For questions
parade, organizers said. This no later than Sept. 10 and include to cbradley@romulusgov.com. downtown Romulus along or more information, call the
year, as always, there is no regis- Cutest Baby entries, Cutest Pet For information on submission, Goddard Road. Pumpkin Festival Hotline at (734)
tration fee to enter the parade, photos and Best Decorated Mini call (734) 942-7545. Entries into the Parade of 955-4577.
although preregistration is Pumpkin. Winners in these con- “Our downtown Festival is a Lights are still being accepted. The Pumpkin Festival
required. All entries must be dec- tests will win a prize but only one celebration of friends and family; There will be six categories this Committee meets on the first
orated with working lights, “the submission per person is allowed a harvest celebration that gener- year for parade honors: Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
more the better” according to in each contest. The public will ates an enthusiastic spirit and Commercial, Motorized, Non- at City Hall Council Chambers
Rotary Club members. vote on the winners on the city regenerates our sense of commu- motorized (people or animal located at 11111 Wayne Road.
Police investigation into crash that killed 11-year-old continues

Van Buren Township police are seeking due to a mechanical failure. Three people dead at the scene. A 34-year-old Ypsilanti Police have requested that anyone who
witnesses to a traffic accident that took the were standing outside the disabled vehicle Township woman and a 9-year-old witnessed the incident or has information
life of an 11-year-old Ypsilanti Township when a 61-year-old Canton Township resi- Ypsilanti girl were transported to the about the situation contact Lt. Kenneth
boy last week. dent driving a Ford Fusion east on University of Michigan Hospital for evalu- Floro or Det. Dale Harrison at (734) 699-
According to police reports, the inci- Michigan Avenue crashed into the vehicle. ation. 8930.
dent took place just before 6:20 a.m. One of the three individuals standing
Tuesday, Aug. 31 on Michigan Avenue near outside the disabled vehicle was the 11- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Denton Road. Officers were called to the year-old victim who tried to run south INVITATION TO BID
scene following a report of a crash involv- across Michigan Avenue after the crash.
ing a pedestrian. He was struck and killed by a GMC pickup NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 for the following:
A preliminary investigation by respond- track traveling east.
ing officers indicated that a disabled vehi- Emergency responders administered PURCHASE OF CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT 2021
cle was parked partially in the travel lanes care to all those involved in the collision Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnet-
of eastbound Michigan Avenue, apparently although the 11-year-old was pronounced direct.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike 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 open-
ing. 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.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
PUBLIC HEARING MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
CDBG ADVISORY COUNCIL
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On Monday, September 20, at 12:00 p.m. in a virtual public hearing on the township website (www.canton-mi.org), the Canton
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on the PY 2020 Consolidated
Annual Performance Evaluation Report (“CAPER”). Written comments or requests for information should be directed to: Mike
Sheppard, Financial Analyst, Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, (734) 394-5225. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
Publish: September 9, 2021 CN2285 - 090921 2.5 x 1.291 Michael Siegrist, Clerk
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.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Charter Township
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs,
EVALUATION REPORT or activities.
(Program Year 2020 CDBG "CAPER")
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 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 above-named document for the Canton Community Development Block Grant Program is available for inspection at the the ADA.
Finance Department, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, 734-394-5225, during regular business hours or you
may email mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org for an electronic copy. The document describes the performance of the CDBG pro- Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
gram from July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021. Comments on the CAPER will be accepted for at least 15 days, beginning September 9, leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Township
2021. Comments received during the public comment period will be forwarded to the Department of HUD and will become an of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
addendum to the CAPER. ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Publish: September 9, 2021 Michael Siegrist, Clerk CN2284 - 090921 2.5 x 1.765 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.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
qualifications at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 for the following: as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Qualifications may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontown- Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
ship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
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. 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-
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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