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CANTON
CANTON

Annual Festival of Lights set for next week

The triumph of good over evil open to all community members, ” Community Celebration is
will be celebrated during the will culminate with a smaller- weather-dependent and will take
Second Annual Festival of Lights scale firework display in The Festival of Lights place Oct. 15 in the event of rain
from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Heritage Park. will take place at Heritage Park. or inclement weather. For more
in Canton Township. Program activities will information, visit www.canton-
Several community groups include: Indian cultural perform- fun.org or call (734) 394-5460.
along with Canton Leisure ances, music, dancing, and free Community Celebration as a trib- hope to foster a deeper under- The Festival of Lights will
Services have partnered to host a henna designs. Indian snacks ute to the diversity and multicul- standing and awareness of this take place at the Heritage Park
special celebration of lights that will also be available on-site for tural fabric of the Canton com- 10,000-year-old tradition.” Amphitheater, located behind
symbolizes the “victory of light an additional fee. munity,” said Laura Mortier, There is no admission pr the Canton Administration
over darkness,” a spokesman “Canton is excited to host our recreation supervisor. “By pre- parking fee to attend the outdoor Building at 1150 S. Canton
noted. The free event which is 2nd annual Festival of Lights senting this type of event, we event. The Festival of Lights Center Road.

Deputy police chief CANTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION
retires from township TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CANTON TOWNSHIP:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN CANTON TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY, NOVEM-
BER 8, 2022. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSES OF NOMINATING OR

PARTISAN
Deputy Police Chief Craig Wilsher is ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
State
•
leaving the Canton Township Police o Governor/Lieutenant Governor (1 position)
Department after a 24-year career with o Secretary of State (1 position)
o Attorney General (1 position)
the agency.
Wilsher started his career in Canton in • Congressional
o United States Senator (1position)
1998, following several years of law o Representative in Congress (6th District - 1 position)
enforcement service with the Wayne • Legislative
o State Senator (5th District - 1 position)
County Sheriff's Office and the Detroit o Representative in State Legislature (24th & 25th District - 1 position)
Police Department. He was promoted to • State Boards
o Member of the State Board of Education (2 positions)
the rank of sergeant in 2008, lieutenant in o Regent of the University of Michigan (2 positions)
2013, and became deputy chief in 2017. o Trustee of Michigan State University (2 positions)
o Governor of Wayne State University (2 positions)
Wilsher earned a bachelor's degree from • Wayne County
Wayne State University, and Master's o County Executive
o County Sheriff (partial term ending 12/31/2024) (1 position)
Degrees from both Madonna University o County Commission (Districts 10 - 1 position)
and Eastern Michigan University. He is NONPARTISAN
also a graduate of the Eastern Michigan • Judicial
University Police Staff & Command o Justice of Supreme Court (2 positions)
o Judge of Court of Appeals 1st District Incumbent (2 positions)
School, and a graduate of the prestigious o Judge of Court of Appeals 1st District Incumbent (partial term ending 1/1/2027 (1 position)
FBI National Academy Session 265. o Judge of Circuit Court Incumbent (15 positions)
o Judge of Circuit Court Incumbent (partial term ending 1/1/2027 (1 position)
Early in his career with the Canton o Judge of Circuit Court - Non-Incumbent (5 positions)
department, Wilsher served as a road Craig Wilsher o Judge of Circuit Court - New Judgeship (1 position)
o Judge of Probate Court Incumbent (1 position)
patrol officer, simultaneously taking on o Judge of Probate Court Non-Incumbent (1 position)
o Judge of District Court -Incumbent: 35th (1 position)
several special assignments including that projects and internal affairs. • Community College
of investigator in the detective bureau. Throughout his career, Wilsher has o Schoolcraft Community College -Board of Trustees (2 positions)
o Schoolcraft Community College - Board of Trustees (partial term ending 12/31/2024 - 1 position)
Following his promotion to sergeant, he been proactive in developing personnel • Local School District
advanced through the ranks of lieutenant and programs that embrace growth within o Board Member Van Buren Public School District (3 positions)
and deputy chief in about eight years. the department, officials said. He has o Board Member Wayne-Westland Community School District (2 positions)
o Board Member Plymouth-Canton Community School District (3 positions)
During that time, he served as a shift com- been integral in the creation and advance- o Board Member Plymouth-Canton Community School District (partial term ending 12/31/2024 - 1 position)
mander in the patrol division and was also ment of many progressive policing initia- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the State of Michigan will be voting on the following proposals as presented and listed below:
selected for special assignments as the tives, including the departmental body-
detective bureau supervisor and the spe- worn camera system, employee well-being PROPOSAL 22-1: A proposal to amend the state constitution to require annual public financial disclosure reports by legislators
and other state officers and change state legislator term limit to 12 total years in legislature
cial services lieutenant. For the past eight programs, the embedded social worker
years, he has been designated as the program and the Coalition for Inclusive PROPOSAL 22-2: A proposal to amend the state constitution to add provisions regarding elections
department accreditation manager, tasked Communities. PROPOSAL 22-3: A proposal to amend the state constitution to establish new individual right to reproductive freedom, includ-
with fulfilling and maintaining the highest “Deputy Chief Wilsher's career is high- ing right to make all decisions about pregnancy and abortion; allow state to regulate abortion in some cases; and forbid prose-
cution of individuals exercising established right
standards in policing under the interna- lighted by selfless leadership. He has
tional Commission on Accreditation for made sacrifices for our organization and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the County of Wayne will be voting on the following proposals as presented and listed below:
Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). In profession, knowing how fortunate we are WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MILLAGE
his current role as deputy chief, Wilsher to serve as police officers for the Canton If approved, this proposal will renew the 0.9949 Mill levied by the Wayne County Transit Authority for the years 2022 through
2025 and will allow continued support to the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) for a public
leads the department patrol, investigative community. In recognition of his profes- transportation system serving the elderly, disabled, and general public of Wayne County.
and support services divisions comprising sionalism, integrity, courage and devotion PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the District of Van Buren Public Schools will be voting on the following proposals as present-
more than 100 full-time sworn and non- to our service, his career shall serve as a ed and listed below:
sworn personnel. He also assists the direc- model for those who follow him. We thank VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
tor of police services with the develop- him for his service, and wish him well on Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Van Buren Public Schools, Wayne and
ment and implementation of the depart- his next journey,” said Chad Baugh, direc- Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1.75 mills ($1.75
on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 6 years, 2023 to 2028, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of
ment budget, policies, procedures, special tor of police services. real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition
or upgrading of technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect
if the millage is approved and levied in 2023 is approximately $3,378,578?
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the District of Wayne - Westland Community Schools will be voting on the following proposals
To subscribe to The Eagle visit as presented and listed below:
www.associatednewspapers.net. WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Wayne-Westland Community Schools,
Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each
$1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2023 to 2032, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real
estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or
upgrading of technology and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if
the millage is approved and levied in 2023 is approximately $2,205,858?
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Full text of the ballot & proposals can be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote. Additionally, a sample ballot may be picked up at the
Canton Clerk's Office.
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, October 27, 2022 for the following: All electors who are registered with the Township Clerk in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Sample ballots
can be found at www.mi.gov/vote. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS / DOMESTIC HOT WATER audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting
the Township Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
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@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS:
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The To see a map of your voting location and to see a
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, sample ballot visit www.mi.gov/vote Canton High School
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. 8415 N Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(Precinct 19, 17 and 11)
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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(Precinct 4, 5 and 6) (Precinct 7 and 8)
Discovery Middle School Field Elementary School
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON 45083 Hanford Rd, Canton, MI 48187 1000 Haggerty Rd, Canton, MI 48188
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS (Precinct 18, 16 and 22) (Precinct 14 and 15)
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Hulsing Elementary School Liberty Middle School
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. 8055 Fleet St, Canton, MI 48187 46250 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(Precinct 9 and 10) (Precinct 20, 21, 26 and 27)
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, Plymouth High School Eriksson Elementary School
or activities. 8400 N Beck Rd, Canton, MI 48187 1275 N Haggerty Rd, Canton, MI 48187
(Precinct 23, 24 and 25) (Precinct 12 and 13)
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 Salem High School Summit On the Park
the ADA. 46181 Joy Rd, Canton, MI 48187 46000 Summit Pkwy, Canton, MI 48188
(Precinct 29, 30 and 31) (Precinct 1, 2 and 3)
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 Village Theater
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. (Precinct 28, 32 and 33)
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 24, 2022.
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 After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at
are generally prohibited. the Canton Township Clerk's office, located at 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188 at the following times:
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to par- • Business hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Check www.canton-mi.org for updated hours)
ticipate in a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton should contact the office of Barb Brouillette, Human • Saturday, November 5th, from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon • Electors may also pick up an absentee ballot at the above stated times.
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. • Election Day, Tuesday November 8th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its Voter Info:
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
At www.mi.gov/vote electors can register to vote (up to 14 days before the election), request an absentee ballot, find their polling
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities location, check their AV ballot status, and sign up for our automatic application list.
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Supervisor, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Michael Siegrist
Canton Township Clerk
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 1150 S. CANTON CENTER
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- CANTON, MI 48188
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. (734) 394-5120
cantonclerk@cantonmi.gov
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