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Art smart

Senior art program draws crowd

Julie Brown class doesn't require advance registration
Staff Writer or reservations.
The Plymouth Community Council on
Kathy Simone of Plymouth is a regular Aging, run by Bobbie Pummill, offers and
visitor at the art class at the Plymouth coordinates many activities. Howard said
Township Friendship Station. many of the seniors come from nearby
She attends, she said, “because I like Independence Village, Tonquish Creek
art. It's like art therapy for me.” Manor and elsewhere in both the city and
The monthly class, which takes place at township.
noon the second Wednesday of each Class member Mariann Keck of
month, is offered by the Plymouth Plymouth says, “I like watercolors, I guess Kathy Simone of Plymouth, a regular at the art classes at the Plymouth Township
Community Arts Council (PCAC). Simone I like any kind of art. This is low-key, Friendship Station says, “It's like art therapy for me and it's social. We sit and gab.”
said that Lisa Howard, PCAC executive friendly, inexpensive. It's a way to express
director varies the activity each time, “and yourself you don't even know.” ally use the artwork for something. So, “I'm trying to get the other side of my
it's social. We sit and gab. It goes fast Howard agreed and said the seniors useful art,” Howard said. brain working. I'm very math-science ori-
because it only lasts an hour.” always seem to enjoy the classes. One class member was an illustrator ented,” Keck said.
Howard said she teaches the classes “It's more about getting together with for a newspaper, another a designer in the The Plymouth Community Arts Council
with an eye toward the student's success. like-minded people.” auto industry. also helped 56 girls working for the Junior
“I try to do something anybody can be Last week, Howard traced realistic fall Howard showed a pottery piece anoth- Girl Scout Outdoor Artist badge. The girls
successful at,” which includes those with- colors with pencils, to make “paper-engi- er senior created recently, with plans to gathered at Plymouth Township Park
out art experience. neered pumpkins. We can all do it togeth- add turquoise to the existing orange, yel- where the scouts worked through four art
The Plymouth Friendship Station, on er.” low and green for the kiln. Keck also is stations, including textured-type land-
Schoolcraft Road west of Haggerty close to Many of the seniors do not have a space learning art at the Summit on the Park in scapes.
Bradner, is a busy place. As students where they can create artworks. At the Canton and likes those teachers as well. The Plymouth Community Arts Council
enjoyed their art projects, more seniors center, they can make note cards to send “It's more of a community service, a (www.plymoutharts.com) offers a wealth of
came in to socialize, relax and enjoy activ- to friends. The cards are printed on card community enrichment class. We're not programs for all ages. For information,
ities. The PCAC second Wednesday art stock with envelopes “so they could actu- getting graded, it's fun,” Howard said. phone (734) 416-4278.
PARC millage questions. Also critical ed by people of goodwill in the paign. some of the tactics and rhetoric
I oppose a tax increase to
of the proposals is former
being used by opponents of the
Plymouth Community,” com-
Township Clerk Nancy mented Plymouth Township support PARC. It is my right as project.
FROM PAGE 1 Conzelman, former Township Supervisor Kurt Heise. a voter in Plymouth Township Soenen stressed, too, that he
Supervisor Shannon Price and “Is it bizarre to fight a mill- to voice my opinion…” has repeatedly offered to meet
an effort to paint the opposing Plymouth Township Planning age proposal that is not right for Oliansky posted on social with those in opposition to the
groups in an unfavorable light. Commissioner Jim Harb. your community and expands media. project.
Robert Harris, an automo- Conzelman and Price were government? I don't think so,” Soenen said he is frustrated “My door is always open.
tive manufacturer retiree, and soundly defeated by voters in Oliansky said. by the twisted misinformation The opposition has never
republican precinct delegate is the 2016 election. Also active in the anti-mill- being bantered about concern- asked questions. I've pleaded
registered as the treasurer of "It's a shame that the people age movement is Tom Parrelly ing the project. He said he feels for a face-to-face meeting but
the new Defeat PARC entity. who lost in the 2016 are still try- who was listed as the treasurer the opposition leaders are mis- no one has come forward,”
Estella Oliansky, also a GOP ing to make life miserable for of the Say-No-to PARC group. informed and their negative Soenen said.
precinct delegate, is among township residents. It's time for Becky Krupa, daughter of the efforts and methods are going Oliansky did not return calls
those who have posted com- them to move on. The divisive, late Plymouth Township to “destroy the fabric of the seeking comment.
ments on Facebook critical of bitter politics of Washington DC Trustee Kay Arnold, is also community.” (Staff Writer Don Howard
the PARC and public safety and Lansing need to be reject- active with the anti-PARC cam- Soenen was also critical of contributed to this story.)
Street millage to be topic

Northville city officials will host a com- of the ballot proposal, including the cost of
munity forum from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. the street bond, the impact on area
20, at the Community Center, 303 W. Main. streets, and the strategy of how repairs
The discussion will include all aspects and replacement will be assessed and
of the Street Bond that will appear on the scheduled if the measure is approved by
Nov. 6 ballot, which asks voters to decide voters. Visitors will be able to visit stations CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
whether or not to approve a 0.98 millage set up in the room, where professionals in THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
for the issuance of a $3,050,000 Street public works, engineering and finance 6:00 P.M.
Improvement Bond to fund street repairs will provide information and answer
and upgrades for the next 10 years. questions. PLEASE NOTE that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 1, 2018 commencing
at 6:00 p.m., to consider:
The open-house format will begin with No pre-registration is necessary and
Mayor Ken Roth presenting an overview the meeting is open to the public. Application 1584, R78-052-99-0012-002, 9400 Northampton, R-1-H zoning district: is requesting one variance to allow a front
yard location for a generator. The gas/electric is located in the front yard and this is the best/safest location for installation.
Variance requested is front yard location for generator.
CITY OF ROMULUS Application 1585, R78-064-05-0006-000, 41130 Greystone, R-1 zoning district is requesting one variance to allow a 6 foot fence
around the rear yard. The homeowner provides foster care to dogs awaiting adoption. The fence will provide security and priva-
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN cy. The variance requested is two (2) feet of fence height.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE Application 1586, R78-064-04-0227-000, 40564 Firwood, R-1 zoning district is requesting one variance to allow a 6 foot fence
AMENDED PURCHASING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 39 along the West side yard. The fence will provide security and privacy. The variance requested is two (2) feet of fence height.
OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE CITY OF ROMULUS Application 1587, R78-045-01-0020-000, 49472 Pine Ridge CT, R-1-E is requesting one variance to construct a detached garage.
The proposed garage is 16 feet in height; the maximum allowed is 12 feet in height. The applicant needs additional height for
storage of personal motorized vehicles. The variance requested is 4' feet in height.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Romulus, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 22nd day of October, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., pre- Application 1588, R78-017-07-0455-000, R-1, 14969 Farmbrook is in an R-1 zoning district with a corner lot with an existing
4' foot fence that was permitted in 1999 to be installed on the property line without the 45 degree angle and they would like to
vailing Eastern Time, at 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, Michigan, to consider the adoption of an put the new fence in the same location, see below for the three variance requests:
Amendment to Chapter 39 Purchasing Ordinance, City of Romulus adopted March 20, 2014 pur-
suant to Act 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended. 1) A six (6) foot fence around the rear yard property line whereas a four (4) foot fence height is the maximum allowed. The
variance requested is two (2) feet of fence height.
2) To allow for installation on the corner lot side yard property line whereas a minimum of (3) feet off the property line is
Copies of the proposed Amended Purchasing Ordinance Chapter 39 are on file at the office of the required. The variance requested is (3) feet of side yard location.
City Clerk for inspection. 3) To allow for the rear yard fence location to come within 1 foot of the side lot line and the side lot line to be on the prop-
erty line meeting the rear corner property intersection, whereas a 45 degree angle is required on corner lots starting at a
At the public hearing, all interested persons desiring to address the City Council shall be afforded an point not nearer than 20 feet from the rear lot line and 3 foot off the side lot line. The variance requested is side and rear
property line intersection be allowed on the property line itself.
opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of the Amendment to Chapter 39 Purchasing
Ordinance. The meeting will be held at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in the Town Hall Meeting Room.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the Purchasing Director of the City of Romulus. Posted: Eagle Newspaper October 18, 2018 PT0209 - 101818 2.5 x 4.54
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Romulus, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
Ellen Craig-Bragg, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Clerk, City of Romulus
Publish: October 18, 2018 RM0345 - 101818 2.5 x 3.986 Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY,
November 8, 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.
CITY OF ROMULUS 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING Call to Order
Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
October 22, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road, Pledge of Allegiance
Romulus, Michigan 48174 to consider a new Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pursuant to Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco and James Malinowski.
P.A. 198 of 1974 as amended, for KERR CORPORATION, 28200 Wick Road, Romulus, MI Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
48174.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Approval of Agenda
Land in the City of Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan Approval of Minutes:
12GG JJ2A-4 JJ9-18, PT OF SE 1/4 SEC 12 T3S R9E DESC AS BEG N 360FT FROM S 1/4 COR OCTOBER 11, 2018 Meeting Minutes
SEC 12 TH N 804.20FT TH N72DEG 57M 48S E 1429.39FT TH S00DEG 06M 58S W 763.95FT
TH N89DEG 16M 44S W 462.28FT TH DUE S 773FT TH N89DEG 16M 44S W 645FT TH DUE General Calendar:
N 300FT TH DUE W 258FT TO POB, 31.38 AC 1. Applicant Victor Saroki, for property located at 45555 Michigan Avenue, on the south side of Michigan Avenue,
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING! All interested citizens are invited to attend, and will be given an between Belleville Road and Research Drive Roads, Zoning C-3, appealing Section 6A.17, Wall Sign Area , Parcel
opportunity to comment on the proposal. Written comments may be forwarded no later than October ID 71-132-99-0003-701 (Building)
22, 2018 at 12 o'clock noon, Prevailing Eastern Time to the attention of: 2. Applicant Abraham NuNu, Canton Investment & Develop, for property located at 43415 Michigan Avenue, on the
City of Romulus, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk south side of Michigan Avenue west of Morton Taylor Road, Zoning C-2, appealing Section 27.05A (Administrative
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540 Decision that the Building is a Non- conforming Motel). Parcel ID 71-133-01-0001-001 (Building)
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING 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
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
office by writing or calling the following: 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
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk. Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
Publish: 10-18-18 A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org
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