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CANTON
CANTON

Township Leisure Services Department honored

Canton Leisure Services has from the township. Accreditation
again recognized for excellence in focuses on achieving 154 stan-
the field of parks and recreation dards across 10 core areas of
management. The department focus. The process for accredita-
received re-accreditation Oct. 11 tion involves a formal application,
and remains one of only 206 agen- self-assessments, and a site visit by
cies in the country currently hold- a team of trained volunteers that
ing national accreditation from results in a written report and a
the Commission for Accreditation hearing with the commission to
of Park and Recreation Agencies grant accreditation.
(CAPRA). In addition, Laura As the 2023 recipient of the
Mortier, Canton Leisure Services Robert W. Crawford Young
recreation supervisor, CPRP, was Professional Award, Mortier has
presented with the 2023 Robert W. now joined the distinguished
Crawford Young Professional ranks of just over a dozen other
Award from the National parks and recreation profession-
Recreation and Park Association als in the United States, who have
(NRPA). also received the notable national
The distinguished accomplish- award.
ments were recognized in Dallas, This highly acclaimed award
Texas during the National recognizes the vision and dedica-
Recreation and Park Association tion of individuals who have tire-
(NRPA) 2023 national conference. lessly worked to improve the qual-
“CAPRA accreditation is the ity of life in America through
only national accreditation for parks and recreation and who will Canton Township Leisure Services staff members accept the CAPRA Re-Accreditation Award at the
NRPA national conference in Dallas, TX. Accepting the honor is, from left, Jon LaFever, Community
park and recreation agencies and serve as examples for future lead- Development Director; Jeanette Aiello, Project & Operations Supervisor; Greg Hohenberger, Canton
is a measure of an agency's overall ers in continuing the recreation Leisure Services Director; Laura Mortier, Recreation Supervisor and the recipient of the 2023 Robert W.
quality of operation, management, and park movement into the 21st Crawford Young Professional Award from the National Recreation and Park Association. Photo courtesy of
and service to the community. century, according to a Caught in the Moment and the National Recreation and Park Association.
This mark of distinction indicates spokesman.
that Canton Leisure Services has “Attaining national department quality facilities, programs, activi- Leisure Services' unwavering rently one of only three CAPRA-
met rigorous standards related to and illustrious individual staff ties, and special events through- dedication to creating memorable accredited agencies in the state of
the management and administra- recognition that Laura Mortier so out the Canton community,” said experiences and to providing out- Michigan and was also previously
tion of lands, facilities, resources, strongly deserves on this level is Canton Leisure Services Director standing services.” re-accredited in 2008, 2013, and
programs safety, and services,” confirmation of our staff'’s incredi- Greg Hohenberger, CPRP. “Re- Canton Leisure Services, origi- 2018. Accreditation is valid for a
according to a prepared statement bly successful efforts to provide accreditation continues to show nally accredited in 2004, is cur- period of five years.
Annual Salute to Services recognition set for Nov. 10

The annual special celebra- Canton. coats (all sizes); winter gloves,
tion honoring all veterans, living Representatives of the hats, and scarves; combs (4-inch ”
and deceased, and especially Veterans Administration Ann size needed for inpatient use); Representatives of the Veterans
those active-duty military men Arbor Health System will also be deodorant, disposable razors; Administration Ann Arbor Health System
and women who are currently onsite accepting donations lotion; lip balm (Chapstick); and
serving in faraway places will throughout the event. Suggested lap quilts (4-foot by 4-foot mini- will also be onsite accepting donations.
take place just prior to Veterans items for donation include, but mum size). Additional items that
Day in Canton Township. are not limited to new items in are needed include cases of this general admission event and Hill Road in Canton. For more
Canton Club 55+ members their original packaging: T-Shirts water, toilet paper, and cans of all ages are welcome to attend. information visit www.cantonvil-
and The Village Theater at (sizes S-5XL); sweatshirts in all ground coffee. The Village Theater at Cherry lagetheater.org or call (734) 394-
Cherry Hill officials are partner- sizes (no hoodies, please); winter No tickets are required for Hill is located at 50400 Cherry 5300.
ing to honor area service men
and women who have served or
who are currently serving in the
armed forces. The Nov. 10 free
event will feature a special pro-
gram that will take place on the
main stage of the theater.
Featured presenters include
Canton Township Supervisor
Anne Marie Graham-Hudak and
informational veterans' speak-
ers, as well as a special perform-
ance by the 338th Army Band.
"Canton is proud to present
this special event, which is
designed to thank, as well as sup-
port, our area's service men and
women and their families," said
Jennifer Galazka, Canton Club
55+ recreation specialist. "This
special tribute will bring togeth-
er the community for an after-
noon of celebration and appreci-
ation of those who have put
themselves in harm's way to pro-
tect our country."
The annual Salute to Service
event is set for noon until 3 p.m.
on Friday, Nov. 10. The program
will take place at The Village
Theater at Cherry Hill, located
at 50400 Cherry Hill Road,
Park

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for a largely passive and natural
park area, officials said.
Featured Pokagon Band cul-
tural presentations included an
invocation and prayer led by
Elder Misho Donald Sumners, as
well as performances by singer
and drummer Brian Moore.
Additional Pokagon Band mem-
bers were also in attendance,
including Amy Jo Morseau, cul-
tural activities coordinator for
the Pokagon Center of History &
Culture; Julie Dye, chair of the
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
Representations Outreach Board
as well as Rhonda Keene, a tribal
council member. In addition,
several Indigenous American
dancers from across the state
performed to a rhythm drum
during the event.
Visitors to the rustic park can
take advantage of a half-mile
crushed gravel trail, from dawn
until dusk.
For more information about
the Zibiwés Nature Area, visit
www.cantonfun.org or call (734)
394-5360.